CN217009616U - Polygonal connector - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a polygonal connector, which comprises a male connector and a female connector. The male head comprises a first body with a polygon shape, a first terminal and a plurality of first extending pieces. The female seat comprises a second body and a fourth body which are provided with polygons. The second body further comprises a plurality of moving grooves, a plurality of second terminal grooves and a plurality of second terminals. The fourth body further comprises a plurality of fourth extending pieces and a plurality of fourth terminal grooves. The second terminal grooves and the fourth terminal grooves are used for arranging a plurality of second terminals. The plurality of first extending pieces and the plurality of fourth extending pieces are arranged corresponding to the plurality of moving grooves. The fourth body floats on the second body through a plurality of second terminals. The first body is combined with the fourth body, so that the plurality of second terminals are electrically connected with the plurality of first terminals.

Description

Polygon Connector

【Technical field】

This creation is about the technical field of a connector, especially a polygonal connector.

【Background technique】

The traditional connector is composed of a male head and a female seat, and the purpose of electrical connection is achieved through the combination of the male head and the female seat.

Usually, for the assembler, it is necessary to visually confirm that the male head is aligned with the female socket to ensure the combination of the male head and the female socket; however, in applications such as modular display panels, the display panel Covering the male head and the female seat makes it impossible for the assembler to assemble in a visible condition, especially the assembler may be a non-professional assembler, which makes the assembly difficult. If it is assembled in a rough way, In addition to the possibility of damaging the male header and the female seat, it may even damage the display panel itself.

In view of this, the present invention proposes a polygonal connector to solve the problems or unsolvable problems caused by traditional connectors.

【Content of utility model】

The first objective of the present invention is to provide a polygonal connector, which can connect the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board non-directionally, so as to achieve the purpose of blind mating.

The second objective of the present invention is to provide a male header with a first body combined with a female socket with a second body and a fourth body according to the above-mentioned polygonal connector, so as to form a connector that can achieve the purpose of floating connection.

The third purpose of the present creation is to provide a polygonal male header and a female socket according to the above-mentioned polygonal connector, so as to achieve the purpose of accurately assembling the male header and the female socket.

In order to achieve the above object and other objects, the present invention provides a polygonal connector for connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board. The polygonal connector includes a male header and a female socket. The male header includes a first body and a first terminal. The first body has a plurality of first side edges, and the plurality of first side edges respectively form a first terminal groove for arranging the first terminals. Furthermore, the first body further includes a plurality of first extension pieces, and each of the first extension pieces is disposed between the plurality of first side edges. The female seat includes a second body and a fourth body. The second body forms a second space for accommodating the fourth body. In addition, the fourth body forms a fourth space, and the fourth space is provided with a male head. The second body further includes a plurality of moving slots, a plurality of second terminal slots and a plurality of second terminals. The plurality of moving grooves are arranged corresponding to the plurality of first extension pieces. The fourth body further includes a plurality of fourth extension pieces and a plurality of fourth terminal slots, and the fourth body has a plurality of second sides corresponding to the plurality of first sides, and the plurality of second sides respectively form a plurality of Fourth terminal slot. The plurality of second terminal grooves and the plurality of fourth terminal grooves are used for arranging a plurality of second terminals. The plurality of fourth extension pieces are arranged corresponding to the plurality of moving grooves. The fourth body floats on the second body through the plurality of second terminals. Wherein, the first body is combined with the fourth body, so that the plurality of second terminals are electrically connected to the plurality of first terminals.

Compared with the traditional connector, the polygonal connector proposed in this creation can easily and electrically connect the first printed circuit board to the second printed circuit board only through an approximate position during the process of connecting the male head to the female socket. Printed circuit boards, for example, can be used in modular display panels, automotive and other application fields.

The specific technology used in this creation will be further described through the following embodiments and accompanying drawings.

【Description of drawings】

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a polygonal connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2a is a first perspective view illustrating the polygonal connector of FIG. 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2b is a second perspective view illustrating the polygonal connector of FIG. 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2c is a third perspective view illustrating the polygonal connector of FIG. 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 3a is a first perspective view illustrating the male head of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

FIG. 3b is a second perspective view illustrating the male head of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

FIG. 3c is a third perspective view illustrating the male head of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

FIG. 4a is a fourth perspective view illustrating the male head of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

FIG. 4b is a fifth perspective view illustrating the male head of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

FIG. 5a is a first perspective view illustrating the second body and the second terminal of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

FIG. 5b is a second perspective view illustrating the second body and the second terminal of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

Fig. 6a is a first perspective view illustrating the fourth body of Fig. 2a of the present invention.

FIG. 6b is a second perspective view illustrating the fourth body of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a detailed connection of the first terminal and the second terminal of FIG. 2 a of the present invention.

Explanation of main component symbols:

2 First printed circuit board

4 Second printed circuit board

10 Polygon Connectors

12 male

122 The first body

1221 The first guide part

1222 The first reinforcement

1224 first joint

1226 Third joint

1228 First terminal slot

124 First terminal

126 First extension

128 The first gap

1210 First Fixture

142 Second Body

1422 Second terminal slot

1424 Second Gap

1426 Second Fixture

1428 Movement slot

14282 Stopper

146 Second terminal

144 Fourth Body

1442 Fourth Extension

1444 Second reinforcement

1446 Second joint

1448 Fourth joint

14410 Fourth terminal slot

14412 Second guide

SP1 First Space

SP2 Second Space

SP4 Fourth Space

D1 first direction

D2 second direction

D3 third direction

D4 Fourth direction

【Detailed ways】

In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this creation, the following specific examples and accompanying drawings are used to describe this creation in detail, and the description is as follows.

In this work, the use of "a" or "an" is used to describe the elements, elements and components described herein. This is only for the convenience of explanation and to provide a general meaning to the scope of this creation. Accordingly, unless it is clear that it is meant otherwise, such descriptions should be read to include one, at least one, and the singular also includes the plural.

In this creation, the terms "includes," "includes," "has," "includes," or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, an element, structure, article, or device that contains multiple elements is not limited to those elements listed herein, but can include those elements that are not explicitly listed but are generally inherent to the element, structure, article, or device. other requirements. Otherwise, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the term "or" refers to an inclusive "or" and not an exclusive "or".

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a polygonal connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1 , a polygonal connector 10 is capable of connecting a first printed circuit board 2 and a second printed circuit board 4 .

One can refer to FIGS. 2a to 2c , which are detailed schematic diagrams illustrating the polygonal connector of FIG. 1 of the present invention. Fig. 2a is a first perspective view illustrating the polygonal connector of Fig. 1 of the present invention, Fig. 2b is a second perspective view illustrating the polygonal connector of Fig. 1 of the present invention, and Fig. 2c is a second perspective view illustrating the polygonal connector of Fig. 1 of the present invention Three perspective view.

The polygonal connector 10 includes the male header 12 mentioned later and a female socket having a second body 142 and a fourth body 144 . By combining the male head 12 with the second body 142 and the fourth body 144, due to the floating characteristics of the fourth body 144 and the second body 142, the male head 12 can move in the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis and its components .

Also, referring to FIGS. 3 a to 3 c , it is a detailed schematic diagram illustrating the male head of FIG. 2 a of the present invention. Fig. 3a is a first perspective view illustrating the male head of Fig. 2a of the present creation, Fig. 3b is a second perspective view illustrating the male head of Fig. 2a of the present creation, and Fig. 3c is a third perspective view illustrating the male head of Fig. 2a of the present creation .

Also, referring to FIGS. 4a to 4b, it is a detailed schematic diagram illustrating the male head of FIG. 2a of the present invention. FIG. 4a is a fourth perspective view illustrating the male head of FIG. 2a of the present invention, and FIG. 4b is a fifth perspective view illustrating the male head of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

The male header 12 includes a first body 122 and a first terminal 124 . The first body 122 has a plurality of first sides, and the first sides refer to the four sides of the first body 122. In this embodiment, the number of the first sides is illustrated by taking four as an example, that is, With four first sides, it is a quadrilateral or called a square. In other embodiments, the number of the first sides may not be limited, that is, not limited to a square or a quadrilateral. In another embodiment, the lengths of each of the first sides may be the same, that is, a regular polygon. Also, each of the first side edges is formed with a first terminal groove 1228 to accommodate the first terminal 124 . The number of the first terminals 124 may not be limited, and one end of the first terminal 124 is connected to the first printed circuit board 2 and the other end of the first terminal 124 is used to connect to the second terminal 146 mentioned later. In addition, the first body 122 further includes first extension pieces 126 , each of the first extension pieces 126 is disposed between the plurality of first side edges, and the first extension pieces 126 extend from the diagonal of the first body 122 .

Also in this embodiment, the male head 122 may further include a first notch 128 and a first fixing member 1210 . The number of the first notches 128 and the number of the first fixing members 1210 is respectively illustrated by taking four as an example. Here, the first notch 128 is disposed corresponding to the first extension member 126 , and the first notch 128 can hold the first fixing member 1210 in the slit of the first notch 128 by inserting, for example, a slit (not shown) of the first notch 128 . The first fixing member 1210 is disposed in the first notch 128 so as to be able to fix the first body 122 to the first printed circuit board 2 , for example, by welding the first fixing member 1210 to the first body 122 to the first printed circuit. 2 on. The first fixing member 1210 may be an L-shaped metal bracket.

Also in this embodiment, the first body 122 of the male header 12 further includes a first reinforcing member 1222, which is not only used to enhance the structural strength of the first body 122, but also can be formed with the fourth body 144 mentioned later. The second reinforcement member 1444 is combined to combine the second reinforcement member 1444 through the first reinforcement member 1222 , so that the first body 122 is fixed to the fourth body 144 . Here, the first reinforcing member 1222 is illustrated by taking the opening as an example and the second reinforcing member is illustrated by taking the bump as an example. The number of the openings of the first reinforcing member 1222 and the number of the bumps of the second reinforcing member 1444 is respectively illustrated as four, and in other embodiments, the number may not be limited.

Also in this embodiment, the first body 122 further includes a first engaging member 1224 . Here, the first engaging member 1224 is formed between the first body 122 and the first extending member 126 . The first engaging member 1224 is used to correspond to the second engaging member 1446 formed on the fourth body 144 , and the second engaging member 1446 is combined by the first engaging member 1224 , so that the first body 122 is fixed to the fourth body 144 . Here, the first engaging member 1224 is illustrated with a groove as an example, and the second engaging member 1448 is illustrated with a convex rib as an example. The numbers of the grooves and the protruding ribs are respectively illustrated by taking four as an example, and in other embodiments, the number may not be limited.

Also in this embodiment, the first body 122 further includes a third engaging member 1226 . Here, the third engaging member 1226 is formed on the first extending member 126 . The third engaging member 1226 is used to correspond to the fourth engaging member 1448 of the fourth body 144, wherein the fourth engaging member 1448 is also formed on the fourth extending member 1442, and the fourth engaging member 1448 is combined by the third engaging member 1226, so that the A body 122 is fixed on the fourth body 144 . Here, the third engaging member 1226 is illustrated with a convex rib as an example, and the fourth engaging member 1448 is illustrated with a groove as an example. The numbers of the grooves and the protruding ribs are respectively illustrated by taking four as an example, and in other embodiments, the number may not be limited. In addition, the first engaging member 1224 and the third engaging member 1226 may be grooves or protruding ribs at the same time, as long as the first engaging member 1224 and the third engaging member 1226 can be respectively combined with the second engaging member 1446 and the fourth engaging member 1448 That's it.

In this embodiment, the first body 122 may further form a first guide portion 1221 between the first sides. Here, the first guide portion 1221 may be a curved surface, and in another embodiment, the first guide portion 1221 The bottom of a guide portion 1221 may also be designed with a leading angle or an inclined surface, so that a second guide portion 14412 can be formed between the second sides corresponding to the fourth body 144, so that the first body 122 is guided toward the second body. In the process of leading to the fourth body 144, the assembly can be smoothly performed. It is worth noting that the first guide portion 1221 of the first body 122 and the second guide portion 14412 of the fourth body 144 can also be formed in other parts than the positions shown in the drawings, as long as the common The head 12 can be smoothly combined with the second body 142 and/or the fourth body 144 of the female base. Therefore, in addition to the design that the first side and the second side have a lead angle, for example, the inner wall of the first space SP1 located in the first body 122 also has a first guide portion 1221 , a first guide portion 1221 of the first body 122 . The reinforcing member 1222 , the second reinforcing member 1444 of the fourth body 144 , the first notch 128 of the first body 122 , the second notch 1424 of the second body 142 , and the like.

Also, referring to FIGS. 5 a to 5 b , it is a detailed schematic diagram illustrating the second body and the second terminal of FIG. 2 a of the present invention. 5a is a first perspective view illustrating the second body and the second terminal of FIG. 2a of the present invention, and FIG. 5b is a second perspective view illustrating the second body and the second terminal of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

One can refer to FIGS. 6a to 6b, which are detailed schematic diagrams illustrating the fourth body of FIG. 2a of the present invention. 6a is a first perspective view illustrating the fourth body of FIG. 2a of the present invention, and FIG. 6b is a second perspective view illustrating the fourth body of FIG. 2a of the present invention.

The second body 142 forms a second space SP2 for accommodating the fourth body 144 and the fourth body 144 forms a fourth space SP4 for arranging the male head 12 . It is worth noting that here the part of the fourth space SP4 includes the fourth space SP4. In addition to the two reinforcing members 1444 , the grooves formed beside the second reinforcing members 1444 are also included. Here, the second reinforcement 1444 may also have a second guide portion 14412 .

The second body 142 further includes a moving slot 1428 , a second terminal slot 1422 and a second terminal 146 . The second body 142 is also polygonal so as to correspond to the fourth body 144 and the first body 122 . Here, the second body 142 and the fourth body 144 are illustrated by taking a quadrangle as an example.

The moving slot 1428 is formed in the second space SP2 of the second body 142 to correspond to the fourth extension piece 1442 of the fourth body 144 and the first extension piece 126 of the first body 122 . The moving groove 1428 serves as an escape space for the first extension member 126 . Here, the moving groove 1428 may also form a stopper 14282 . The stopper 14282 divides the moving slot 1428 into two spaces, one of which is used as an escape space for the first extension piece 126 , and the other space is used for disposing the fourth extension piece 1442 to limit the fourth body 144 to the The second space SP2. The second terminal slot 1422 is formed on the side of the second body 142 . The second terminal 146 is disposed in the second terminal slot 1422 , one end of the second terminal 146 can be connected to the second printed circuit board 4 and the other end of the second terminal 146 can be electrically connected to one end of the first terminal 124 .

Also in this embodiment, the second body 142 further includes a second notch 1424 and a second fixing member 1426 . The second notch 1424 is disposed corresponding to the second extending member 1442 , and the second fixing member 1426 is disposed in the second notch 1424 to fix the second body 142 on the second printed circuit board 2 . For related descriptions, reference may be made to the foregoing contents of the first notch 128 and the first fixing member 1210 , which will not be repeated here. Here, the second notch 1424 extends from the second body 142 in one direction and protrudes from the surface of the second body 142 so as to be protected by the polygonal connector 10 when the first printed circuit board 2 is combined with the second printed circuit board 4 The first printed circuit board 2 and the second printed circuit board 4 are damaged due to overvoltage during the mating.

The fourth body 144 further includes a fourth extension piece 1442 and a fourth terminal groove 14410 . Wherein, the fourth body 144 further includes a second side edge corresponding to the first side edge. Here, four second side edges are taken as an example for description, and the description thereof is the same as that of the first side edge, and will not be repeated here. In another embodiment, the lengths of each of the second sides may be the same, that is, a regular polygon. In addition, fourth terminal slots 14410 are respectively formed on the second sides to correspond to the second terminal slots 1422, and then second terminals 146 are provided. Here, the second terminal 146 allows the other end of the second terminal 146 to One end of the first terminal 124 is electrically connected, due to the structural design of the second terminal 146, especially the elastic portion 14222, so that the fourth body 144 can float on the second body 142 through the second terminal 146, that is, the fourth body 144 can After moving in the first direction D1 , the second direction D2 , the third direction D3 , the fourth direction D4 and other directions including but not limited to, after the first body 122 is combined with the fourth body 144 , the second terminal 146 can be electrically connected to the fourth body 144 . A terminal 124, as shown in FIG. 7, is a detailed schematic diagram illustrating the connection of the first terminal and the second terminal of FIG. 2a of the present invention. In addition, the fourth extension piece 1442 is disposed corresponding to the moving slot 1428 , so that the fourth extension piece 1442 is limited to the moving slot 1428 .

Although the embodiments of the present creation are disclosed as described above, they are not intended to limit the present creation. Anyone who is familiar with the relevant arts, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present creation, can cite any shapes, structures, and features described in the claims of the present creation. , method and quantity can be slightly changed, so the scope of patent protection of this creation shall be determined by the scope of the claims attached to this specification.

Claims (11)

1. A polygonal connector for connecting a first printed circuit board to a second printed circuit board, the polygonal connector comprising:

the male connector comprises a first body and a first terminal, wherein the first body is provided with a plurality of first side edges, the first side edges form first terminal grooves respectively for arranging the first terminal, the first body further comprises a plurality of first extending pieces, and each first extending piece is arranged between the first side edges; and

the female seat is provided with a second body and a fourth body, the second body forms a second space for accommodating the fourth body, the fourth body forms a fourth space, the fourth space is used for arranging the male connector, the second body further comprises a plurality of moving grooves, a plurality of second terminal grooves and a plurality of second terminals, the moving grooves are arranged corresponding to the first extending pieces, and the fourth body further comprises a plurality of fourth extending members and a plurality of fourth terminal grooves, and the fourth body has a plurality of second side edges corresponding to the plurality of first side edges, the second sides are respectively formed with a plurality of fourth terminal grooves, the second terminal grooves and the fourth terminal grooves are used for arranging the second terminals, the plurality of fourth extending pieces are arranged corresponding to the plurality of moving grooves, and the fourth body floats on the second body through the plurality of second terminals;

the first body is combined with the fourth body, so that the plurality of second terminals are electrically connected with the plurality of first terminals.

2. The polygonal connector of claim 1 wherein the length of each of the first sides is the same and the length of each of the second sides is the same.

3. The polygonal connector according to claim 1, wherein the number of each of the first sides and each of the second sides is four, and the length of each of the first sides and each of the second sides is the same.

4. The polygonal connector of claim 1 wherein the male connector further comprises a plurality of first notches and a plurality of first fasteners, the plurality of first notches are disposed corresponding to the plurality of first extending members, the plurality of first fasteners are disposed in the first notches for fastening the first body to the first pcb.

5. The polygonal connector according to claim 1, wherein the second body further comprises a plurality of second notches and a plurality of second fixing members, the plurality of second notches are disposed corresponding to the plurality of second extending members, the plurality of second fixing members are disposed at the second notches for fixing the second body to the second pcb, wherein the plurality of second notches selectively extend from the second body in a direction to protrude out of a surface of the second body.

6. The polygonal connector according to claim 1, wherein each of the second terminals has an elastic portion disposed between the plurality of second terminal grooves and the plurality of fourth terminal grooves so that the fourth body moves in the second space.

7. The polygonal connector according to claim 1, wherein the first body has a first reinforcement member and the fourth body has a second reinforcement member, the second reinforcement member being combined by the first reinforcement member so that the first body is fixed to the fourth body.

8. The polygonal connector according to claim 1, wherein the first body further comprises a first engaging member and the fourth body further comprises a second engaging member, the second engaging member being combined by the first engaging member so that the first body is fixed to the fourth body.

9. The polygonal connector according to claim 1, wherein the first body further comprises a third engaging member, and the fourth body further comprises a fourth engaging member, the third engaging member being formed at the first extending member and the fourth engaging member being formed at the fourth extending member, the fourth engaging member being combined by the third engaging member so that the first body is fixed to the fourth body.

10. The polygonal connector according to claim 1, wherein the first body forms a first guide and the fourth body forms a second guide corresponding to the first guide, so that the first body is guided to the fourth body.

11. The polygonal connector according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of moving grooves form a plurality of stoppers which partition the plurality of moving grooves into two spaces, one of the spaces being used as an escape space for the plurality of first extending pieces, and the other of the spaces being used for disposing the plurality of fourth extending pieces to confine the fourth body in the second space.

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