TWM628353U - Connector with displaceable locking piece - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a connector with a displaceable locking piece, the connector includes a body, a front side of the body is provided with an insertion interface, and an accommodating space is arranged therein, and the accommodating space can be communicated with the insertion interface; a terminal The terminal group can be assembled into the body, and the terminal group at least includes a plurality of metal terminals, the front side of each metal terminal can expose the accommodating space; at least one transmission line can be connected to each of the metal terminals to transmit power Or signal to each of the metal terminals, or receive power or signals from each of the metal terminals; a first locking piece can be assembled to the top side of the main body, the top surface of the first locking piece is provided with at least one first The snap portion is positioned on the other connector by inserting the snap portion.

Description

Connector with Displaceable Lock

This work is about connectors, especially a connector with a displaceable locking member.

Press, with the advancement of communication technology and electronic technology, electronic devices with various functions, such as: portable power supply devices that can be carried around for continuous power supply of mobile phones, mobile phones that allow people to communicate at both ends of the world, and can satisfy people anytime, anywhere. The Walkman that listens to music and the personal computer that can assist people in handling various things have become indispensable tools in modern people's life and work.

In addition, various electronic devices (such as: smart phones, tablet computers, desktop computers, notebook computers, digital cameras, etc.) in order to receive electronic signals and power from the outside world, usually must be in the electronic device. A signal connector is configured on the fuselage. Generally speaking, the signal connector refers to all the connecting components and their accessories used in electronic signals and power supply. It is the bridge of all signals, and its quality will affect the transmission of current and signals. The reliability of the electronic device has an impact, and is also closely related to the operation of the electronic device. Moreover, through the function of the signal connector, a plurality of electronic devices can be connected into a complete system to transmit electronic signals or power to each other. Therefore, it can be seen that the signal connection The device is an indispensable component of each electronic device to achieve predetermined functions.

With the change of use and installation position, the connector also has a variety of different types of structures to adapt to and meet the needs of use. For example, when the host of an electronic device (such as a desktop computer, server, car computer, etc.) is bulky, or the installation location is complex or secret, most manufacturers will use the design with a cable connector The structure is used to make use of the wire length of the cable connector, so that another electronic product can be electrically connected to the electronic device, or the connector in the electronic device can be conveniently connected to the circuit board, so as to transmit signal or power.

Furthermore, with the design trend of various electronic devices becoming lighter, thinner and shorter, the configurations of various signal connectors have to be developed in a more and more precise and small direction, so that they can be smoothly installed in various electronic devices. However, while the structure of various signal connectors is becoming more and more sophisticated, the structural strength of each signal connector is also weakened, so that each signal connector is easily affected by the instability of the connection. performance, or the service life of each signal connector may be shortened due to improper operation of the user. However, if the user exerts improper force during the plugging and unplugging process of the existing connector, the wire end connector or the insulating body or the casing of another connector is easily deformed and damaged. Therefore, how to effectively solve the above-mentioned problems is a major topic discussed in this creation.

In order to stand out in the fiercely competitive market, the creator relies on rich practical experience in the design, processing and manufacture of various power or signal connectors for many years, and upholds the research spirit of excellence, after long-term efforts to research After experiments and experiments, a connector with a displaceable locking member was finally developed. It is hoped that the present invention will effectively solve the aforementioned problems and provide users with a better experience.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a connector with a displaceable locking member, the connector includes a body, a plug port is defined on the front side of the body, and an accommodating space is provided therein, and the accommodating space can communicate with the plug port a terminal group, which can be assembled into the body, and the terminal group at least includes a plurality of metal terminals, and the front side of each metal terminal can expose the accommodating space; at least one transmission line can be connected to each of the metal terminals, to transmit power or signal to each of the metal terminals, or receive power or signal from each of the metal terminals; a first locking piece can be assembled to the top side of the main body, and the top surface of the first locking piece is provided with at least A first snap portion is positioned on the other connector by inserting and snapping.

Optionally, the top side of the first snap portion is angled.

Optionally, the top side of the first buckle portion is arc-shaped.

Optionally, the first locking member is further provided with a pressing unit, so that the first locking member can be displaced up and down.

Optionally, the height of the top surface of the pressing unit is greater than the height of the top surface of the first buckle portion.

Optionally, the first locking member is further provided with at least one first base, and the first base is located at one end of the first locking member to connect the top surface and the bottom surface of the first locking member.

Optionally, the first locking member is further provided with at least one first base, the first base is located at one end of the first locking member and is connected with the top surface of the first locking member.

Optionally, it also includes a second locking piece that can be assembled to the bottom side of the body, and the bottom surface of the second locking piece is provided with at least one second latching portion for inserting and positioning on another connector.

Optionally, the top side of the second buckle portion is arc-shaped.

Optionally, the top side of the second buckle portion is angled.

Optionally, the second locking member is further provided with at least one second base, and the second base is located at one end of the second locking member to connect the top surface and the bottom surface of the second locking member.

Optionally, the second locking member is further provided with at least one second base, the second base is located at one end of the second locking member and is connected with the bottom surface of the second locking member.

Optionally, the first buckle portion is located at a symmetrical position of the second buckle portion.

Optionally, the first snap portion and the second snap portion are not symmetrically arranged with each other.

Alternatively, the body can consist of a plurality of elements.

Optionally, the body at least includes a first part and a second part, the first part is further provided with at least a first inserting part, the second part is also provided with at least a second inserting part, the first inserting part is The second inserting part can be combined with the first inserting part, so that the first part and the second part are combined to form the body.

Alternatively, the body can be constructed of a single material.

Alternatively, the body can be constructed of a composite material.

Optionally, the first locking member is further provided with at least one first piece, and the first component is further provided with at least one first positioning groove, so that the first locking member can be inserted into the first locking member from the rear side to the front side. When a component is used, the first body extends into the first positioning groove, so that the first locking member is fixed on the first component.

Optionally, the first snap portion and the second snap portion can be displaced up and down.

Optionally, the first locking member and the second locking member can be respectively disposed on the first part and the second part, so that the first latching part and the second latching part are respectively located on the first part and the second part. part and the second part.

Optionally, the first locking member and the second locking member can be disposed on one of the first part or the second part, so that the first locking part and the second locking part are located on the first part. on one of the components or the second component.

In order to facilitate your review committee to have a further understanding and understanding of the purpose, technical features and effects of this creation, the following examples are given in conjunction with the drawings, and the details are as follows:

In order to make the purpose, technical content and advantages of the present creation more clear, the embodiments disclosed in the present creation will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the invention from the content disclosed in this specification, and the invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be based on different viewpoints and applications. , and make various modifications and changes without departing from the concept of this creation. In addition, it is stated in advance that the drawings in this creation are only for simple schematic illustration, and are not drawn according to the actual size.

It should be understood that the embodiments used anywhere in the description of this creation, including the use of any terms, are merely illustrative and in no way limit the scope and meaning of this creation or any term. Likewise, the present invention is not limited to the various embodiments disclosed in the specification. Although the terms first, second, or third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, each such element should not be limited by the foregoing terms, which are primarily used to distinguish one element from another and should not be used for any The elements impose any substantial limitations and should not limit the order in which the various elements may be assembled or arranged in practical application. In addition, the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments, such as "upper (top)", "lower (bottom)", "front", "rear", etc., only refer to the directions of the drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are used to illustrate and not to limit the scope of protection of this creation.

The present invention is a connector with a displaceable locking member. Please refer to Fig. 1. In the first embodiment, the connector 1 is in the form of a wire end connector, which can be connected with another connector ( Such as: board end connector), the connector 1 includes a main body 2, a terminal group 3, at least one transmission line 4 and a first locking member 5, wherein, for the convenience of explaining the relative relationship between the various components, it is shown as The lower left of the first picture is the front position of the component, the upper right of the first picture is the rear position of the component, the upper part of the first picture is the upper (top) position of the component, and the bottom of the first picture is the lower (bottom) position of the component Location. In addition, the aspect of the connector of this creation is not limited to the drawing in Figure 1, and the industry can adjust the style of each component according to the product requirements. Therefore, as long as the connector 1 has the relevant basic structure and function of the subsequent embodiments, That is, the connector 1 intended to be protected by this creation, which is described first.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the main body 2 includes a first part 21 and a second part 22 , a plug port 211 is defined on the front side of the first part 21 , and an accommodating space 210 is provided therein. The space 210 can communicate with the socket 211 , and the terminal group 3 is accommodated in the accommodating space 210 . The first part 21 is provided with at least one first positioning groove 212 at a position adjacent to the top side, so that when the first locking member 5 extends into the first part 21 from the rear side to the front side, its partial area can extend into and Positioned in the first positioning groove 212 , in this embodiment, the first component 21 is provided with two opposite first positioning grooves 212 . The first part 21 is provided with at least one second positioning groove 213 at a position adjacent to the bottom side, so that a second locking member 6 can be inserted into the first part 21 from the front side to the rear side, and a partial area thereof can be inserted into and positioned at the For the second positioning grooves 213 , in this embodiment, the first component 21 is provided with two opposite second positioning grooves 213 . The top surface of the first component 21 is provided with at least one body positioning unit 214. In this embodiment, the body positioning unit 214 can be in the form of a groove, but not limited to this. The main body positioning unit 214 can also be in the form of a piece, so that the bottom surface of the first locking member 5 can be inserted and positioned with the top surface of the first component 21 . The first component 21 is provided with at least one first inserting portion 215 at a position adjacent to the bottom side. In this embodiment, the first component 21 is provided with two opposite first inserting portions 215, and the first inserting portion 215 is The card portion 215 can be in the form of a bump, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first inserting portion 215 can also be in the form of a sheet body with an opening; the second part 22 is adjacent to the At least one second inserting portion 221 is provided on the bottom side. In this embodiment, the second component 22 is provided with two opposite second inserting portions 221, and the second inserting portion 221 can be a The form of the sheet body with openings, but not limited to this, in other embodiments, the second inserting portion 221 can also be in the form of a bump, so that the second part 22 goes from the rear side to the front side When combined with the first part 21 , the first inserting part 215 will be inserted and positioned with the second inserting part 221 provided on the second part 22 , so that the first part 21 and the second part 22 are combined to form the main body 2 , so that the first part 21 and the second part 22 can be tightly fixed, not easily separated, and can cover the terminal group 3 , so that the main body 2 can be located outside the terminal group 3 . In other embodiments of the present invention, the manufacturer can use a single component or two or more components to form the main body 2 according to product requirements, and the main body 2 can be made of a single material (eg, plastic) according to the actual product requirements. or composite materials.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 again, the terminal group 3 is protruded from the rear side of the first part 21 so as to be assembled into the main body 2, and will be accommodated and positioned in the accommodating space 210; the The terminal group 3 at least includes a plurality of metal terminals 31 , and the front side of each metal terminal 31 can expose the accommodating space 210 . The transmission line 4 can be connected to one end of each of the metal terminals 31 to transmit power or signal to each of the metal terminals 31 , or to receive power or signals from each of the metal terminals 31 .

Please refer to FIGS. 1 , 3 and 4 , the first locking member 5 is located on the top side of the first component 21 , and is provided with at least a first latching portion 51 , a pressing unit 52 , and at least a first locking portion 51 . A base portion 53 , at least one first piece 54 and at least one locking member positioning unit 55 , wherein the first locking portion 51 is located on the top surface of the first locking member 5 . In this embodiment, please refer to As shown in FIG. 1, the top side configuration of the first buckle portion 51 is angular, but not limited to this. In the second embodiment, please refer to FIG. 4, the first buckle portion The top side configuration of 51 is arc-shaped, so that the first latching portion 51 can be inserted into the docking hole of another connector (such as a board end connector); in this embodiment, the first locking Two first snap parts 51 are provided on opposite sides of the top surface of the member 5, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, the top surface of the first locking member 5 can be provided with one or several first snap parts 51. As long as the buckle portion 51 has the function of being able to be inserted into the mating hole of another connector, it is called the first buckle portion 51 in this work.

On top of that, please refer to Figures 1, 3 and 4 again, the partial area of the top surface of the first locking member 5 will extend the pressing unit 52 obliquely outwards. For example, in Figure 3, the pressing unit 52 It extends obliquely upward (the upper right direction in FIG. 3 ) on the rear side, and extends outward in a direction away from the first part 21 , and the height of the top surface of the pressing unit 52 is greater than that of the first buckle the height of the top surface of the part 51, so that the user presses the pressing unit 52, so that the first locking part 51 can create a distance with the docking hole of the other connector, and the first locking part 5 can By moving up and down, the connector 1 can be easily combined or separated from another connector (such as a board-end connector). Furthermore, the first snap portion 51 can be connected to another connector by pressing the pressing unit 52. A process of connecting or separating the connector achieves the effect of up and down displacement, and the first buckle portion 51 can also achieve the effect of up and down displacement through the process of combining or separating the first locking member 5 from the body 2 . In this embodiment, the first base portion 53 is located on opposite sides of the front end of the first locking member 5 . In this embodiment, the first base portion 53 is connected to the top surface and the bottom surface of the first locking member 5 , The first locking member 5 is U-shaped, but not limited thereto, in other embodiments, the first base portion 53 is connected to the top surface of the first locking member 5 so that the first locking member 5 J-shaped. The top surface of the first locking member 5 is provided with the first sheet body 54 extending to the rear side. In this embodiment, the first locking member 5 is provided with two first sheet bodies 54, and the first sheet body 54 are located at opposite ends of the top surface of the first locking member 5 adjacent to the rear side, so that when the first locking member 5 is inserted into the first component 21 from the rear side to the front side, the first piece 54 will extend. into the first positioning groove 212 , so that the first locking member 5 is stably positioned on the first component 21 .

Please refer to FIGS. 2 and 3 , the connector 1 further includes the second locking member 6 which can be assembled to the bottom side of the first component 21 , and at least one second locking member 6 is provided on the bottom surface of the second locking member 6 . The clasp portion 61 is positioned on another connector by being inserted into the other connector. The second clasp portion 61 can achieve the effect of up and down displacement through the process of combining or separating from the other connector, but it is not limited to this. The second latching portion 61 can also be displaced up and down through the process of combining or separating the second locking member 6 from the main body 2. In this embodiment, please refer to FIG. 2 again, the second The bottom side configuration of the buckle portion 61 is arc-shaped, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, the bottom side configuration of the second buckle portion 61 can also be angular, so that the second buckle The buckle portion 61 can be inserted into the docking hole of another connector (such as a board-end connector); in this embodiment, two second buckle portions 61 are provided on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the second locking member 6 , but not limited to this, in other embodiments, the bottom surface of the second locking member 6 can be provided with one or more second latching portions 61, as long as it has the effect of being able to be inserted into the docking hole of another connector , which is called the second buckle portion 61 in this work. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first buckle portion 51 and the second buckle portion 61 are symmetrically disposed, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first buckle portion 51 The position of the second locking portion 61 can be asymmetrical to each other.

On top of that, please refer to Figures 2 and 3 again, the second locking member 6 is further provided with at least one second base portion 62 . In this embodiment, the second base portion 62 is located at the front end of the second locking member 6 The opposite sides of the second locking member 6 are connected to the top surface and the bottom surface of the second locking member 6, so that the second locking member 6 is U-shaped, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, the second base portion 62 is It is connected with the bottom surface of the second locking piece 6 , so that the second locking piece 6 is J-shaped. The bottom surface of the second locking member 6 is extended to the rear side with at least one second piece 63 . In this embodiment, the second piece 63 is located at two opposite sides of the bottom surface of the second locking member 6 adjacent to the rear side. so that when the second locking member 6 is inserted into the first part 21 from the front side to the rear side, the second piece 63 will protrude into the second positioning groove 213 so that the second locking member 6 will be stably positioned on this first part 21 .

Except that the first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 can be provided on the same component (ie, the first component 21 ) as drawn in FIGS. 1 to 3 , in other embodiments, the first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 can also be disposed on the first part 21 and the second part 22 respectively, so that the first latching part 51 and the second latching part 61 are respectively located on the first part 21 with this second part 22 . In yet another embodiment, the first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 can be simultaneously disposed on one of the first part 21 or the second part 22 , so that the first locking part 51 and the The second buckling portion 61 is also located on one of the first component 21 or the second component 22 at the same time, and the other is not provided with a locking member and a buckling portion.

To sum up, the pressing unit 52 of the first locking member 5 can provide the connector 1 with the effect of displacement from another connector, the user can operate more easily, and can effectively solve the problem of the plugging process. Problems arising from improper power. According to the above, it is only the preferred embodiment of this creation. However, the scope of rights claimed in this creation is not limited to this. Equivalent changes that can be easily thought of should be within the scope of protection of this creation.

[acquaintance] none [this creation] 1: Connector 2: Ontology 21: The first part 210: accommodating space 211: plug interface 212: The first positioning slot 213: Second positioning slot 214: Body positioning unit 215: The first inserting part 22: Second Part 221: The second inserting part 3: Terminal group 31: Metal terminals 4: Transmission line 5: The first locking piece 51: The first buckle part 52: Pressure unit 53: First base 54: The first body 55: Lock positioning unit 6: Second locking piece 61: Second buckle part 62: Second base 63: Second body

[Figure 1] is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector of this creation; [Fig. 2] is a schematic diagram of the separation of the main body of the connector and the second locking member; [Figure 3] is an exploded schematic diagram of the connector of this creation; and [Fig. 4] is a perspective view of the first locking member of the connector of the present invention.

1: Connector

2: Ontology

21: The first part

210: accommodating space

211: plug interface

22: Second Part

31: Metal terminals

4: Transmission line

5: The first locking piece

51: The first buckle part

Claims (22)

A connector with a displaceable locking member, comprising: a main body, a plug port is opened on the front side of the body, and an accommodating space is arranged therein, and the accommodating space can be communicated with the plug port; a terminal group, which can be assembled into the body, and the terminal group at least includes a plurality of metal terminals, and the front side of each metal terminal can expose the accommodating space; at least one transmission line capable of being connected to each of the metal terminals to transmit power or signals to or to receive power or signals from each of the metal terminals; and A first locking piece can be assembled to the top side of the main body, and the top surface of the first locking piece is provided with at least one first buckling portion to be inserted and positioned on another connector. The connector of claim 1, wherein a top side of the first snap portion is angled. The connector of claim 1, wherein the top side of the first snap portion is arc-shaped. The connector of claim 1, wherein the first locking member is further provided with a pressing unit, so that the first locking member can be displaced up and down. The connector of claim 4, wherein the height of the top surface of the pressing unit is greater than the height of the top surface of the first snap portion. The connector as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first locking member is further provided with at least a first base, and the first base is located at one end of the first locking member to connect with the top surface of the first locking member with the underside. The connector as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first locking member is further provided with at least a first base, the first base is located at one end of the first locking member and is connected to the top of the first locking member face to face connection. The connector as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a second locking piece that can be assembled to the bottom side of the body, and at least one second latching portion is provided on the bottom surface of the second locking piece for inserting the locking piece. positioned on another connector. The connector of claim 8, wherein the top side of the second latching portion is arc-shaped. The connector of claim 8, wherein the top side of the second snap portion is angled. The connector of claim 8, wherein the second locking member is further provided with at least a second base, the second base is located at one end of the second locking member to connect with the top surface of the second locking member with the underside. The connector as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second locking member is further provided with at least a second base, the second base is located at one end of the second locking member and is connected to the bottom surface of the second locking member connected. The connector of claim 8, wherein the first latching portion is located at a relatively symmetrical position of the second latching portion. The connector of claim 8, wherein the first latching portion and the second latching portion are arranged asymmetrically with each other. The connector of claim 1, wherein the body can be composed of a plurality of elements. The connector of claim 8, wherein the body at least comprises a first part and a second part, the first part is provided with at least a first inserting part, and the second part is provided with at least a second part The inserting part, the second inserting part can be combined with the first inserting part, so that the first part and the second part are combined to form the main body. The connector of claim 1, wherein the body can be composed of a single material. The connector of claim 1, wherein the body can be composed of a composite material. The connector of claim 16, wherein the first locking member is further provided with at least one first piece, and the first component is further provided with at least one first positioning groove, so that the first locking member can be When the rear side is inserted into the first component, the first body extends into the first positioning groove, so that the first locking member is fixed on the first component. The connector of claim 8, wherein the first snap portion and the second snap portion can be displaced up and down. The connector of claim 16, wherein the first locking member and the second locking member can be respectively disposed on the first part and the second part, so that the first locking part and the second locking part The buckles are respectively located on the first part and the second part. The connector of claim 16, wherein the first locking member and the second locking member can be provided on one of the first part or the second part, so that the first locking part and the first locking part The two snap parts are located on one of the first part or the second part.

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