Plug-in structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of plug-in structure, it is related to plug and socket field, wherein, plug-in structure includes: plug-in module, including fixed plate and flexible component, the flexible component is located at the fixed plate and is connected with first plug-in, and the flexible component and the first plug-in one-to-one correspondence, the first plug-in is used to insert and connect the second plug-in of target product;And movement module, with the fixed plate is connected and drives the fixed plate moves along mutually perpendicular first direction, second direction and third direction, and the fixed plate moves drives the flexible component and the first plug-in synchronous movement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plug and socket technology, and in particular to a plug-in / plug-out structure. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing and testing processes of modern electronic products, test stations are a crucial link in ensuring product quality and functional reliability. Various electronic products, such as power adapters, communication equipment, and home appliances, require connection to a test system for performance parameter testing after final assembly. Test stations typically involve unidirectional manual plugging and unplugging (e.g., power supply, USB, Tape-C, AUX, HDMI, XLR connectors, etc.) to achieve the transmission of test signals and power.

[0003] Currently, the common plug-and-unplug method used in testing stations involves operators manually inserting or removing the plug from the socket of the product under test. However, the plugging and unplugging action consumes additional time in each operating cycle, limiting the increase in the number of products tested per unit time. On large-scale production lines, the cumulative effect of this inefficient step can significantly impact the overall production cycle time and capacity, directly leading to an efficiency bottleneck in the testing process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a plug-in structure that aims to solve the technical problem that current testing stations require unidirectional manual plugging and unplugging of plugs, which affects overall production efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a plug-in structure, comprising: A plug-in module includes a fixed plate and flexible components. The flexible components are disposed on the fixed plate and connected to a first plug-in. Each flexible component corresponds one-to-one with a first plug-in. The first plug-in is used to plug into and connect a second plug-in to a target product. The drive module is connected to the fixed plate and drives the fixed plate to move along a first direction, a second direction and a third direction that are perpendicular to each other, and the movement of the fixed plate causes the flexible component and the first plug-in to move synchronously. Attached Figure Description

[0006] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0007] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the plug-in structure provided by this utility model from one angle; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another angle of the plug-in structure embodiment provided by this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in module of the plug-in structure embodiment provided by this utility model; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the flexible component in the embodiment of the plug-in structure provided by this utility model.

[0008] Explanation of icon numbers: 100. Fixing plate; 200, Flexible component; 210, First mounting block; 211, Connecting block; 220, Second mounting block; 230, Connecting rod; 240, First elastic element; 250, Third mounting block; 251, Insertion hole; 260, Ball bearing; 300. Mounting component; 310. First clamping element; 320. Second clamping element; 400, First Plugin; 500, Drive module; 510, First moving module; 520, Second moving module; 530, Third moving module; 540, Connecting assembly; 541, Connecting frame; 542, Fixing base; 600. Target product; 610. Second plug-in.

[0009] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0010] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0011] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0012] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0013] In existing technologies, the common plug-and-unplug method used in testing stations involves operators manually inserting or removing the plug from the socket of the product under test. However, the plugging and unplugging action consumes additional time in each operating cycle, limiting the increase in the number of products tested per unit time. On large-scale production lines, the cumulative effect of this inefficient step can significantly impact the overall production cycle time and capacity, directly leading to an efficiency bottleneck in the testing process.

[0014] This utility model proposes a plug-in structure.

[0015] Please see Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment of this utility model, the plug-in structure includes a plug-in module and a drive module 500. The plug-in module includes a fixed plate 100 and a flexible component 200. The flexible component 200 is disposed on the fixed plate 100 and connected to a first plug-in 400. The flexible component 200 and the first plug-in 400 correspond one-to-one. The first plug-in 400 is used to plug into and connect to a second plug-in 610 of the target product 600. The drive module 500 is connected to the fixed plate 100 and drives the fixed plate 100 to move along a first direction, a second direction and a third direction that are perpendicular to each other. The movement of the fixed plate 100 causes the flexible component 200 and the first plug-in 400 to move synchronously.

[0016] In the specific implementation process, when the test station tests the target product 600, it needs to connect the first plug-in 400 to the second plug-in 610 on the target product 600 that is compatible with the first plug-in 400 to achieve the corresponding function of circuit connection and complete the test. In this embodiment, the first plug-in 400 is disposed on the flexible component 200. The flexible component 200 is used to buffer the impact when the first plug-in 400 and the second plug-in 610 are plugged in and to reduce the movement gap between the two plug-in mating parts, so as to facilitate the mating of the first plug-in 400 and the second plug-in 610, and also to reduce damage to the first plug-in 400 or the second plug-in 610.

[0017] It should be noted that during testing, the plug-in components of functional circuits are generally different, such as power plug-in components and communication plug-in components, requiring the completion of various plug-in tests. In this embodiment, multiple first plug-ins 400 are provided, each plug being connected to a flexible component 200, ensuring good flexible buffering when each first plug-in 400 is plugged into a second plug. The first plug-ins 400 include, but are not limited to, Tape-C plugs, XLR sockets, audio plugs, and power plugs. Both the first plug-ins 400 and the flexible components 200 are mounted on the fixed plate 100. The drive module 500 drives the first plug-ins 400 to move in three directions via the fixed plate 100 and the flexible components 200, thereby plugging into the second plug-in 610. Multiple plugs can be plugged in and out simultaneously, completing multiple unidirectional plugging and unplugging operations at once, ensuring high throughput. Furthermore, the first, second, and third directions are perpendicular to each other.

[0018] This utility model's technical solution achieves automatic insertion and removal of the first plug-in 400 into the second plug-in 610 by using a drive module 500 to move the insertion / removal module. Compared to the current testing station's requirement for manual insertion and removal, this improves production efficiency, reduces human error, and enhances quality. Specifically, the drive module 500 is connected to a fixed plate 100, which has a flexible component 200 connected to the first plug-in 400. The drive module 500 drives the fixed plate 100 to move along a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction. The movement of the fixed plate 100 causes the flexible component 200 to move, which in turn moves the first plug-in 400, thereby adjusting its position to facilitate insertion of the second plug-in 610, achieving circuit or communication connection and ensuring successful test completion.

[0019] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the flexible component 200 includes a first mounting block 210, a second mounting block 220, a connecting rod 230, and a first elastic member 240. The second mounting block 220 is connected to the first plug-in 400. The first mounting block 210 has a first channel. One end of the connecting rod 230 is used to connect to the second mounting block 220, and the other end is movably disposed in the first channel. The first elastic member 240 is sleeved on the connecting rod 230 and is at least partially disposed in the first channel. The first elastic member 240 is used to buffer the impact between the first mounting block 210 and the second mounting block 220.

[0020] In specific implementation, the first mounting block 210 is used to connect the fixing plate 100, and the second mounting block 220 is used to install the first plug-in 400. The first mounting block 210 has a first channel, one end of the connecting rod 230 moves within the first channel, and the other end extends out of the first channel and connects to the second mounting block 220. Furthermore, a first elastic element 240 is provided between the first mounting block 210 and the second mounting block 220, and the first elastic element 240 is also sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting rod 230. In specific implementation, the first elastic element 240 is a spring or other elastic element with elasticity. The first elastic element 240 is used to buffer the impact in the third direction (insertion and extraction direction) during insertion, and has flexible swaying gaps in both the first and second directions to provide a buffering effect.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first mounting block 210 is connected to the connecting block 211, and the fixing plate 100 is provided with a third mounting block 250. The third mounting block 250 is provided with an insertion hole 251, and the connecting block 211 is inserted into the insertion hole 251.

[0022] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first mounting block 210 and the connecting block 211 are integrally formed, and the connecting block 211 is movably inserted into the third mounting block 250. The third mounting block 250 has an insertion hole 251, and the connecting block 211 is inserted into the insertion hole 251 for assembly. The connecting block 211 and the insertion hole 251 can be positioned and the insertion strength can be defined by a protrusion mating structure, or they can be inserted by means of snap-fit ​​or other methods.

[0023] Furthermore, the connecting block 211 opens a second channel, and the second channel is provided with a second elastic member and a ball 260. The second elastic member is used to abut against the ball 260 and make the ball 260 tend to leave the second channel, so that the ball 260 is partially located outside the second channel. The third mounting block 250 opens a snap-fit ​​channel, and the ball 260 is movably snapped into the snap-fit ​​channel.

[0024] In the specific implementation process, the connecting block 211 has a second channel extending inward from its side wall. For ease of processing and assembly, the second channel extends through the entire block. A movable snap-fit ​​assembly is installed within the second channel, comprising a second elastic element (not shown in the figure) and a ball bearing 260. Furthermore, a snap-fit ​​channel adapted to the ball bearing 260 for snap-fit ​​positioning is also provided on the third mounting block 250. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​assembly also includes a locking element, which is locked to the second channel and abuts against one end of the second elastic element. The second end of the second elastic element abuts against the ball bearing 260. A portion of the ball bearing 260 less than half its length extends out of the second channel and the connecting block 211, and the ball bearing 260 is used to snap into the snap-fit ​​channel. When the connecting block 211 is inserted into the insertion hole 251, the ball bearing 260 is compressed into the second channel. When the ball bearing 260 reaches the snap-fit ​​channel, the second elastic element pushes out the ball bearing 260 and snaps it into the opening of the snap-fit ​​channel, thereby achieving the positioning of the connecting block 211. The second elastic element can be a spring or other elastic element, and the ball bearing 260 is a steel ball. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of insertion and installation, there is an insertion gap between the connecting block 211 and the socket 251, allowing the ball bearing 260 to be compressed in multiple directions. Consequently, the connecting block 211 can oscillate within the socket 251 to buffer the impact from multiple directions during the insertion of the first plug-in 400 and the second plug-in 610.

[0025] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the plug-in module further includes a mounting component 300, which includes a first clamping member 310 and a second clamping member 320. The first clamping member 310 is connected to the first mounting block 210, and the second clamping member 320 is connected to the first clamping member 310 and clamps the first plug-in 400.

[0026] In the specific implementation process, the first plug-in 400 is installed on the first mounting block 210 through the mounting component 300. Specifically, the first clamping member 310 is connected to the first mounting block 210, such as by bolt fixing. The second clamping member 320 and the first clamping member 310 both have grooves. The two grooves are opposite to each other to form a cavity that fits and accommodates the first plug-in 400. The second clamping member 320 is fixed to the first clamping member 310 by bolts so that the two grooves are opposite to each other, thereby fixing the first plug-in 400 by clamping the outer peripheral wall through the cavity.

[0027] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment, the drive module 500 includes a first moving module 510, a second moving module 520, a third moving module 530, and a connecting component 540. The first moving module 510 extends along a first direction and drives and connects to the second moving module 520. The second moving module 520 extends along a second direction and drives and connects to the connecting component 540. The connecting component 540 is also connected to the third moving module 530. The third moving module 530 extends along a third direction and drives and connects to the fixing plate 100.

[0028] In specific implementation, the first direction is defined as the X-axis, the second direction as the Z-axis, and the third direction as the Y-axis. The first moving module 510 extends along the first direction and drives the second moving module 520 to move along the X-axis. The second moving module 520 extends along the second direction and drives the connecting component 540 to move along the Z-axis, while simultaneously driving the plug-in module to move, thereby realizing the movement of the plug-in module in the X-axis and Z-axis directions. The third moving module 530 is fixed on the connecting component 540, and the third moving module 530 is also connected to the fixing plate 100, driving the fixing plate 100 to move along the Y-axis. The fixing plate 100 also drives the plug-in module to move synchronously, thereby realizing the movement of the plug-in module in three dimensions.

[0029] refer to Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the connecting component 540 includes a connecting frame 541 and a fixed base 542. The connecting frame 541 is connected to the second moving module 520 and is also connected to the fixed base 542. The fixed base 542 has a third moving module 530 on both sides.

[0030] In the specific implementation process, one end of the connecting frame 541 is connected to the second movable module 520, and the other end is connected to the fixed base 542. The first movable module 510 and the second movable module 520 drive the third movable module 530 and the plug-in module to move in the first and second directions through the connecting frame 541 and the fixed base 542. Further, the third movable module 530 is fixedly installed on the fixed base 542. The third movable module 530 is connected to the fixed plate 100 and drives the fixed plate 100 and the plug-in module to move in the third direction. The two third movable modules 530 are connected to the fixed plate 100 from both sides of the fixed base 542, which improves the stability of the movement of the fixed plate 100, thereby achieving stable insertion and removal force and direction, and reducing the tilting of the first plug-in 400 during insertion and removal.

[0031] Furthermore, the fixing base 542 includes a horizontal plate and two side plates, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the horizontal plate, and the third moving module 530 is disposed on the side plates. Specifically, the two side plates are respectively installed on both sides of the horizontal plate, and the two side plates are also located on both sides of the connecting frame 541 and are respectively fixedly connected to the connecting frame 541 to improve the stability of the connection and reduce insertion and removal shaking.

[0032] In one embodiment, the third moving module 530 is configured as a slide cylinder. The drive ends of both slide cylinders are connected to the fixing plate 100, and the slide cylinders are fixed on the fixing base 542, such as the two side plates of the fixing base 542, so as to drive the insertion and removal module to move stably and realize insertion and removal.

[0033] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A plug-in structure, characterized in that, include: The plug-in module includes a fixed plate and a flexible component. The flexible component is disposed on the fixed plate and connected to a first plug-in. The flexible component corresponds one-to-one with the first plug-in. The first plug-in is used to plug into and connect a second plug-in of the target product. as well as The drive module is connected to the fixed plate and drives the fixed plate to move along a first direction, a second direction and a third direction that are perpendicular to each other, and the movement of the fixed plate causes the flexible component and the first plug-in to move synchronously.

2. The plug-in / plug-out structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible component includes a first mounting block, a second mounting block, a connecting rod, and a first elastic element. The second mounting block is connected to the first plug-in. The first mounting block has a first channel. One end of the connecting rod is used to connect to the second mounting block, and the other end is movably disposed in the first channel. The first elastic element is sleeved on the connecting rod and is at least partially disposed in the first channel. The first elastic element is used to buffer the impact between the first mounting block and the second mounting block.

3. The plug-in / plug-out structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first mounting block is connected to a connecting block, and the fixing plate is provided with a third mounting block. The third mounting block is provided with a socket, and the connecting block is inserted into the socket.

4. The plug-in structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting block has a second channel, and the second channel is provided with a second elastic element and a ball. The second elastic element is used to abut against the ball and make the ball tend to leave the second channel, so that the ball is partially located outside the second channel. The third mounting block has a snap-fit ​​channel, and the ball is movably snapped into the snap-fit ​​channel.

5. The plug-in / plug-out structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The plug-in module further includes an installation component, which includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member. The first clamping member is connected to the first mounting block, and the second clamping member is connected to the first clamping member and clamps the first plug-in.

6. The plug-in structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive module includes a first moving module, a second moving module, a third moving module, and a connecting component. The first moving module extends along the first direction and is driven to connect to the second moving module. The second moving module extends along the second direction and is driven to connect to the connecting component. The connecting component is also connected to the third moving module. The third moving module extends along the third direction and is driven to connect to the fixed plate.

7. The plug-in structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes a connecting frame and a fixed base. The connecting frame is connected to the second movable module and also to the fixed base. The third movable module is provided on both sides of the fixed base.

8. The plug-in structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The fixed base includes a horizontal plate and two side plates, with the two side plates respectively located on opposite sides of the horizontal plate, and the third moving module located on the side plates.

9. The plug-in structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The third moving module is configured as a slide cylinder.

10. The plug-in structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first plug has multiple types, including but not limited to tape-c plug, XLR socket, audio plug, and power plug.

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