KR102239878B1 - Separated tool for connector pin - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a tool for separating a connector terminal, which enables a user to quickly and correctly find out a terminal separation pin required for pulling the terminal from a housing of a connector according to identification information of the corresponding connector. According to the present invention, the tool for separating a connector terminal comprises: a main body having a plurality of receiving grooves arranged therein to receive various types of terminal separation pins; an information acquisition unit embedded in the main body and acquiring identification information of a connector; an information extraction unit embedded in the main body and extracting characteristic information of a terminal separation pin required for extracting a terminal from a housing of the corresponding connector by using the identification information acquired from the information obtaining unit; a control unit embedded in the main body and performing control to display the identification information of the terminal separation pin extracted from the information extraction unit; and a display unit installed on the upper surface of the main body and displaying information on the terminal separation pin under control of the control unit.

Description

Connector terminal separation tool {SEPARATED TOOL FOR CONNECTOR PIN}

The present invention relates to a connector terminal separation tool, and more particularly, a terminal separation pin required to remove a terminal from a housing of a specific connector for electrical connection in a vehicle, etc. It relates to a connector terminal separation tool that can be used.

In general, a connector is a component that electrically connects a power supply and a device, a device and a device, or internal units of a device, depending on the shape and connection method, such as connecting a cable to the connector or directly connecting to a printed circuit board (PCB). There are many different types.

These connectors are used in various industrial fields today, and especially in the automobile industry, due to the development of material technology and the grafting of IT technology, electrical equipment is rapidly progressing and is widely used as an electrical connector for electronic equipment.

On the other hand, when it is necessary to separate the terminal (terminal) inserted therein from the housing of the connector, the terminal is removed by pushing the terminal separation pin through a small hole formed in the housing of the connector so that the connector is not damaged.

However, since the pins for terminal separation have various shapes and shapes depending on the type of connector, the operator carries various types of pins for terminal separation, and among them, a unique part number or product name (model name) suitable for a specific connector for removing the terminal. There is a hassle and inconvenient to find the identification information by collating the identification information one by one, and due to this, it takes a considerable amount of time to find a pin for separating the corresponding terminal, and thus there is a problem that the efficiency and productivity of the work are significantly reduced.

The background technology or the prior art described herein is information possessed by the present inventor or acquired in the process of deriving the present invention, and is only intended to help understand the technical significance of the present invention. It is stated that it does not mean a well-known technology in the field.

KR 10-2012-0119338 A(2012.10.31) KR 20-2010-0000250 U(2010.01.07)

Accordingly, the inventors of the present invention comprehensively consider the above-described matters, and at the same time, from the idea of solving the technical limitations and problems of finding a terminal separation pin suitable for a specific connector among various types of terminal separation pins, the terminal In order to develop a new structured connector terminal separation tool that can quickly and accurately find and use the terminal separation pin necessary to remove the connector according to the identification information of the corresponding connector item, As a result, the present invention was invented.

Accordingly, the technical problem and object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a tool for disconnecting a connector terminal to quickly and accurately find a pin for disconnecting a terminal suitable for identification information of a specific connector.

Here, the technical problems and objects to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the technical problems and objects mentioned above, and other technical problems and objects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Specific means according to an aspect of the present invention for effectively achieving a specific technical purpose while embodying a new concept for solving the technical problem of the present invention as described above is, a pin for separating various types of terminals therein. A main body in which a plurality of receiving grooves are arranged in order to accommodate the storage, an information acquisition unit built in the main body and acquiring identification information of the connector, and in the housing of the corresponding connector using the identification information embedded in the main body and obtained from the information acquisition unit. Information extraction unit that extracts characteristic information of the terminal separation pin required to remove the terminal, identification information of the terminal separation pin extracted from the information extraction unit built into the main body, and reference information of the terminal separation pin registered in advance A control unit that controls to display the identification information of the terminal separation pin when compared to the threshold value, and a display unit that is installed on the upper surface of the main body and displays identification information of the terminal separation pin according to the control of the control unit. It proposes a connector terminal separation tool, characterized in that.

Accordingly, according to the present invention, a terminal separation pin required to remove a terminal from a housing of a specific connector can be quickly and accurately found and used conveniently in accordance with the identification information of the corresponding connector.

In addition, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a cover for opening and closing the storage grooves at the same time is mounted on the main body, and an article number or a product name is displayed to distinguish the terminal separating pins accommodated in the storage grooves. Since identification marks are attached around the storage grooves, a plurality of terminal separation pins can be neatly stored in the storage grooves so as to more quickly and accurately find in accordance with the identification information of a specific connector.

In addition, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a holder for taking out and fixing any one of the terminal separation pins accommodated in the storage grooves is formed on one side of the main body to fix the terminal separation pin to the main body. It can be used more conveniently.

In addition, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the information acquisition unit acquires identification information of the connector by photographing it with a camera module, and the control unit obtains the feature information of the terminal separation pin extracted from the information extraction unit in advance. By comparing the reference information of the registered terminal disconnection pin and controlling to display the image of the corresponding terminal disconnection pin in the actual shape and size on the display part if it is within the threshold value, the terminal disconnection pin suitable for the identification information of a specific connector is more quickly obtained. And you can find it accurately.

According to the technical idea and embodiment of the present invention on which a unique solution is based to solve the above technical problems, in order to read the identification information of a specific connector from the information acquisition unit of the main body and remove the terminal from the housing By showing the image of the required terminal disconnection pin in the actual shape and size through the display, it is possible to quickly and accurately find the terminal disconnection pin suitable for the corresponding connector.

In addition, by using the terminal separation pin fixed to the holder, the terminal can be removed more safely and easily from the housing of the connector while minimizing damage to the terminal separation pin by applying a uniform force.

Here, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a perspective view showing a tool for separating a connector terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram schematically showing a tool for separating a connector terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a partially exploded perspective view of a tool for separating a connector terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view showing a state of use of a tool for separating a connector terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Prior to this, the terms to be described later are defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, and this should be interpreted as a concept conforming to the technical idea of the present invention and a meaning commonly or commonly recognized in the art.

In addition, when it is determined that a detailed description of known functions or configurations related to the present invention may obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Here, the accompanying drawings are partially exaggerated or simplified for description of the configuration and operation of the technology, and for convenience and clarity of understanding, and it is understood that each component does not exactly match the actual size and shape.

In addition, in the present specification, the term and/or means a combination of a plurality of related items or any item among a plurality of related items, and when a certain part includes a certain element, it is a particularly opposite description. Unless there is no other component is not excluded, it means that other components can be further included.

In other words, terms such as'include','equipment', and'have' mean the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or a combination of the features set out in the present specification. It is to be understood that it does not exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, step-operating components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, the meaning of the terms "unit" and "unit" refers to a unit or a module that serves to process at least one function or a certain operation desired in the system, which is hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. It may be implemented as a device or assembly capable of performing an independent operation or means through the like.

In addition, terms such as top, bottom, top, bottom, or top, bottom, top, bottom, front and rear, left and right are used for convenience to distinguish the relative positions of each component. For example, the upper part on the drawing may be named or referred to as the upper part and the lower part as the lower part, the longitudinal direction as the front-rear direction, and the width direction as the left-right direction or may be referred to.

Also, terms such as first and second may be used to describe various elements. That is, terms such as first and second may be used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component without departing from the protection scope of the present invention, and a second component may also be referred to as a first component.

1 to 4, the connector terminal separation tool according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a connector having information for unique identification, and the main components constituting this are the main body 10, It includes an information acquisition unit 20, an information extraction unit 30, a control unit 40, a display unit 50, and a holder 60.

The main body 10 includes an information acquisition unit 20, an information extraction unit 30, a control unit 40, and a display unit 50, and accommodates various types of terminal separation pins (P) in one interior. For this purpose, a plurality of receiving grooves 11 are formed in an array.

And the main body 10 is equipped with a cover 12 for opening and closing the receiving grooves 11 at the same time.

That is, the cover 12 is attached to the main body 10 by a hinge joint to open and close the storage grooves 11 outward.

In addition, an identification mark 13 indicating a unique article number or article name is attached around the storage grooves 11 to distinguish the terminal separation pins P stored in the storage grooves 11.

The information acquisition unit 20 is built in the front surface of the main body 10 to acquire the unique identification information of the connector.

That is, the information acquisition unit 20 acquires information capable of identifying the connector according to the product number, product name, etc. of the connector by photographing it with the camera module 21.

Here, two or more camera modules 21 may be provided for inputting a video signal or an image signal.

In addition, the camera module 21 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving picture obtained by an image sensor in a photographing mode, and transmits an image signal and a video signal to the control unit 40.

In addition, the image frames processed by the camera module 21 may be displayed through the display unit 50 and stored in the memory 43.

The information extracting unit 30 is embedded in the main body 10 and extracts characteristic information of the terminal separation pin P required to remove the terminal from the housing of the corresponding connector from the identification information obtained by the information acquisition unit 20.

In addition, the information extracting unit 30 extracts an article number or article name for recognizing the unique identification information of the connector.

That is, the information extracting unit 30 may extract the product number or product name of the connector from the camera image acquired by the camera module 21.

For example, the information extracting unit 30 may perform a function of extracting and recognizing a character, a barcode, or a QR code from an image or image acquired by the camera module 21.

That is, the information extracting unit 30 may include a character recognition module for character recognition, and an optical character recognition (OCR) method may be applied as a character recognition method of the character recognition module.

Here, the optical character recognition method converts a type image of a document written by a person or printed by a machine, which can be obtained by scanning an image, into a format such as a character code that can be edited by a computer, and can be implemented with software.

For example, the optical character recognition method may apply a pattern matching technique in which a number of standard pattern characters prepared in advance and input characters are compared and the most similar character to the standard pattern character is selected as the corresponding character.

The control unit 40 compares the identification information of the terminal separation pin extracted from the information extraction unit 30 and the reference information of the previously registered terminal separation pin, and separates the corresponding terminal if it is within a threshold value. Control to display identification information of the dragon pin on the display unit 50.

That is, the controller 40 performs a function of controlling the overall operation. For example, the control unit 40 processes data for reproducing an image and processes data input from the input unit 41.

In addition, the control unit 40 includes an input unit 41, an information storage unit 42, a memory 43, and a power supply unit 44.

The input unit 41 may input an on/off command, a unique identification information recognition command input and storage, a motion recognition command input and storage, and the like.

At this time, the unique identification information of the connector is input through the information acquisition unit 20, and it is stored in the information storage unit 42.

The input unit 41 may be configured in a touch screen type.

The information storage unit 42 registers and stores unique identification information of various connectors.

The memory 43 may store a program required for processing and control of the controller 40, and may perform a function for temporary storage of input or output data (eg, a message, a still image, etc.).

Here, the memory 43 collectively refers to a nonvolatile or volatile storage device that keeps stored information even when power is not supplied, for example, a flash memory type or a multimedia card micro type. , Card-type memory (e.g., micro SD (secure digital) card or XD card, etc.), read only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable (EEPROM) NAND flash memory such as programmable ROM), random access memory (RAM), compact flash (CF) card, memory stick, solid-state drive (SSD), etc. It may include a storage medium of.

In addition, the application for recognizing unique identification information stored in the memory 43 may be implemented in the form of software or a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

For example, the control unit 40 executes an application that recognizes the unique identification information of the connector such as the product number and product name stored in the memory 43, and thus the product number and product name attached to an arbitrary connector through the camera module 21. It is possible to obtain a label image on which the unique identification information of is printed.

The power supply unit 44 receives external power and internal power under the control of the control unit 40 and supplies power necessary for the operation of each component.

The display unit 50 is installed on the upper surface of the main body 10 to display information on the terminal separation pin P under the control of the control unit 40.

That is, the display unit 50 displays and outputs information processed by the control unit 40. For example, in the photographing mode, a photographed image may be displayed.

In addition, the display unit 50 is installed to be recessed in the upper surface of the main body 10 so that the terminal separation pin P is placed thereon and the shape and size of the terminal separation pin shown on the screen can be compared.

Here, when the display unit 50 is configured as a touch screen, it may be used as an input device in addition to an output device.

In addition, the display unit 50 includes a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display. It can be implemented in any one of (3D display).

The holder 60 is formed on one side of the main body 10 to take out and fix any one of the terminal separation pins P accommodated in the storage grooves 11.

That is, in the holder 60, a first pin mounting groove 61 for mounting a terminal separation pin P is formed in the front of the body 10, and corresponding to the first pin mounting groove 61 A jig 63 having a second pin mounting groove 64 is provided.

And screw holes 62 for fixing the jig 63 by screwing are formed on both sides of the first pin seating groove 61, and for fastening at a position corresponding to the screw hole 62 of the jig 63 A through hole 65 through which the threaded portion of the bolt 66 passes is drilled.

The main operation and operating principle of the tool for separating the connector terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described as follows.

First, when a command for acquiring and storing the connector's unique identification information is input through the input unit 41, the information acquisition unit 20 acquires the connector's unique identification information, and the information extracting unit 30 receives the unique identification information. Use to extract predetermined identification information of the terminal separation pin (P) required to remove the terminal from the housing of the connector.

Subsequently, the control unit 40 compares the identification information of the terminal separation pin P extracted from the information extraction unit 30 with the reference information of the previously registered terminal separation pin, and if it is within a threshold, the corresponding terminal separation is performed. The identification information of the pin P is controlled to be displayed through the display unit 50.

For example, the information acquisition unit 20 reads the identification information of a specific connector, and based on this, displays the image of the terminal separation pin P required to remove the terminal from the housing in actual shape and size. You can show through.

In addition, a predetermined unique article number or article name of the terminal separating pin P may be displayed in letters.

Therefore, the operator can open the cover (12) and quickly and accurately find and take out the terminal separation pin (P) that fits the connector among the terminal separation pins (P) stored in the storage groove (11) of the main body (10). have.

At this time, the necessary terminal separation pins (P) can be easily accessed through the identification signs 13 that display identification information such as the part number or product name of the terminal separation pins (P) stored in the storage groove (11) of the main body (10). It can be found, and it is also possible to compare the shape and size by placing the terminal separation pin (P) taken out from the storage groove (11) on the display unit (50).

Further, the terminal separation pin (P) taken out from the storage groove (11) is fixed to the holder (60), so that it can be easily gripped and used more conveniently together with the main body (10).

Also. Although not shown in the drawing, a pulling means may be further provided for pulling the separation pin (P), which is provided on the surface of the cover 12 and accommodated in the storage groove 11, to a predetermined width so that the user can easily grasp it.

The pulling means is arranged to correspond to the pin magnetic body formed at the end of the separating pin (P) and the pin magnetic body on the surface of the cover 12, and generates a magnetic force according to a signal value of the control unit to generate a corresponding pin. It is composed of an electromagnet that pulls the magnetic material, and when the cover 12 is opened, the corresponding separation pin P is pulled according to the signal value of the control unit 40 so that the user can easily grasp it.

On the other hand, the present invention is not limited by the above-described embodiment and the accompanying drawings, and can be variously modified and applied in various ways not illustrated within the scope not departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that the substitution of components and the possibility of wide application by changing to other equivalent embodiments are possible.

Therefore, the contents related to modification and application of the technical features of the present invention should be interpreted as being included within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

10: main body 11: storage groove
12: cover 13: identification mark
20: information acquisition unit 30: information extraction unit
40: control unit 50: display unit
60: holder P: pin for terminal separation

Claims (5)

In the connector terminal separation tool,
A main body 10 having a plurality of receiving grooves 11 arranged therein to accommodate various types of terminal separation pins P; An information acquisition unit 20 built in the front surface of the main body 10 and acquiring identification information of a connector; An information extraction unit that extracts the identification information of the terminal separation pin P required to remove the terminal from the housing of the connector by using the identification information that is embedded in the main body 10 and obtained from the information acquisition unit 20 ( 30); A control unit (40) built in the main body (10) and controlling to display identification information of a terminal separation pin extracted from the information extracting unit (30); And a display unit 50 installed on the upper surface of the main body 10 and displaying identification information of a terminal separation pin under the control of the control unit 40;
A cover 12 mounted on the main body 10 and opening and closing the receiving grooves 11 at the same time; It characterized in that it further comprises an identification mark (13) attached around the storage grooves (11) and indicating a product number or product name to distinguish the terminal separation pins (P) received in the storage grooves (11). Connector terminal separation tool.
delete The method of claim 1,
A holder (60) formed on one side of the main body (10) and configured to take out and fix any one of the terminal separation pins (P) accommodated in the storage grooves (11);
Connector terminal separation tool, characterized in that it further comprises.
The method of claim 1,
There is provided a pulling means provided on the surface of the cover 12 for pulling the pin for separation (P) received in the storage groove 11 to a certain width so that the user can easily grasp it,
The pulling means is arranged to correspond to the pin magnetic body formed at the end of the separating pin (P) and the pin magnetic body on the surface of the cover 12, and generates a magnetic force according to a signal value of the control unit to generate a corresponding pin. Connector terminal separation tool, characterized in that consisting of an electromagnet pulling a magnetic material.
The method of claim 1,
The information acquisition unit 20 acquires the identification information of the connector by photographing it with the camera module 21,
The control unit 40 controls to display an image of the terminal separation pin corresponding to the identification information of the terminal separation pin extracted from the information extraction unit 30 on the display unit 50 in an actual shape and size. Connector terminal separation tool characterized by.

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