KR20220005202A - Connector for flat cable connection and flat cable connection method using same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a connector for connecting a flat cable and a method for connecting a flat cable using the same. The connector for connecting a flat cable includes: a connector body part which is coupled to an end of each of a plurality of flat cables to connect the flat cables; and a connection terminal part which is embedded in the connector body part to electrically connect the flat cables. According to the above description, the flat cables can be more stably connected, and usability can be improved since the flat cables can be easily connected at once.

Description

Connector for flat cable connection and flat cable connection method using the same {CONNECTOR FOR FLAT CABLE CONNECTION AND FLAT CABLE CONNECTION METHOD USING SAME}

The present invention relates to a connector for connecting a flat cable and a method for connecting a flat cable using the same, and more particularly, to a connector for connecting a flat cable capable of stably and easily connecting a plurality of flat cables and a method for connecting a flat cable using the same .

Recently, as electronic products become smaller and higher in performance, a large number of electronic elements are disposed on a printed circuit board (PCB). Accordingly, many signals are input or output in parallel. Therefore, FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) and FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) are generally used as flexible cables in which a plurality of wires are formed into one for electrical connection of these devices.

On the other hand, these flat cables are electrically connected to each other through a connector, and as an example of a technology for such a flat cable connection connector, Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-0077591 discloses a pair of flat cable connectors for connecting a plurality of flat cables, In the fixing block comprising an upper and lower body for inserting and fixing a pair of flat cable connectors therein, at least one end of the fixing block is extended by a predetermined distance (d) to support the flat cable, A flat cable connector fixing device, characterized in that it reduces the flow of the bar has been disclosed.

However, since the conventional flat cable connector has a structure in which the connection pin and the connection hole are connected in a socket-type manner in which the connection pin and the connection hole are fitted with each other, poor connection occurs frequently due to the movement of the flat cable, etc., thereby causing a malfunction of the machine. there was a problem with

In addition, in the conventional flat cable connector, the number of connection components increases as much as connection sockets each having a connection pin and a connection hole are provided at each end of the flat cable, and the connection connectors of the flat cables must be male and female coupled to each other. Since a pair of connecting connectors corresponding to each other is required, there is a problem that only the corresponding connecting connector can be used.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 2002-0077591

The present invention can connect flat cables more easily and stably by connecting flat cables through an assembly pressurization method rather than a socket method, and can secure connection reliability, thereby preventing malfunctions of the machine, etc. An object of the present invention is to provide a connector for connecting a flat cable that can be used and a method for connecting a flat cable using the same.

In addition, the present invention is a connector for flat cable connection that can significantly reduce the number of parts of the connecting connector with a simple configuration, can easily connect flat cables, and can connect flat cables freely from the constraints of compatibility or only applicable parts and a flat cable connection method using the same.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a flat cable connection connector for connecting flat cables having a plurality of conductive wires formed inside a flat substrate of an insulating material, wherein the connector is coupled to the end of each of the plurality of flat cables, a connector body for connecting the flat cables; It is built into the connector body part, and a connection terminal part for electrically connecting the flat cables by connecting the conductor wires of the flat cables; the connector body part includes a plurality of end portions of the flat cables inserted and seated along the upper edge of the connector body a lower housing in which two fastening grooves are formed, adjacent to the fastening grooves and formed with a protruding coupling part protruding from the fastening grooves; It is formed in a shape corresponding to the planar shape of the lower housing, and is configured to include; an upper housing coupled to the upper portion of the lower housing, and the connection terminal part is coupled to the protruding coupling part, is formed of a conductive material, and ends with the conductors It is possible to provide a connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it comprises the terminal units to be connected.

Here, the upper housing may be rotatably coupled to the lower housing by a hinge part on one side, and may be configured to be fixedly coupled to the lower housing by a coupling means on the other side.

In addition, the coupling means may be configured to include a coupling bolt that passes through the upper housing and is fastened to the lower housing.

In addition, the coupling means includes a coupling member having one end fixedly coupled to the side of the upper housing, the other end extending along the side of the lower housing and having a fastening hole through it, and is formed to protrude from the side of the lower housing to the fastening hole. It may be configured to include a coupling protrusion to be fitted.

Meanwhile, the upper housing and the lower housing may be formed of an insulating material including a plastic material.

In addition, the terminal unit may include a connection terminal made of a conductive material and connected to the conducting wires, and a fastening bolt that is fastened to the connection terminal and the lower housing and fixedly couples the connection terminal to the lower housing.

Here, the connection terminal may have a plate shape, and a lower surface of the end may be in contact with the upper surface of the conductive wires, and a bent portion for pressing the conductive wires may be formed at an end contacting the conductive wires.

In addition, the connection terminal may be formed to have the same width as the corresponding conductive wires that are contact-connected.

The lower housing and the upper housing are formed in a square shape in a flat shape, and the front end is rotatably coupled by a hinge part, and the rear end is fixedly coupled to each other by a coupling means, and a pair of flat cables form an I-shape. and connected to each other, the connection terminal part may be formed in an I-shape so that both ends are connected to each conducting wire of a pair of flat cables.

Alternatively, the lower housing and the upper housing are formed in a square shape in a plane shape, and the front ends are rotatably coupled by a hinge part, and a pair of flat cables form an L-shape at a set angle and are connected to each other, and the rear angle The corners may be fixedly coupled to each other by a coupling means, and the connection terminal portion may be formed to be bent in an L-shape, so that both ends are connected to each conducting wire of a pair of flat cables.

Alternatively, the lower housing and the upper housing are formed in a square shape in a flat shape, and the front end is rotatably coupled by a hinge part, three flat cables are connected to each other forming a T-shape, and each rear corner is a coupling means is fixedly coupled to each other, and the connection terminal portion may be formed to be bent in a T-shape so that three ends are connected to each conducting wire of the three flat cables.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flat cable connection connector for connecting flat cables having a plurality of conductive wires formed inside a flat substrate of an insulating material, wherein the connector is coupled to the end of each of the plurality of flat cables, a connector body for connecting cables; It is built into the connector body part, and a connection terminal part for electrically connecting the flat cables by connecting the conductor wires of the flat cables; It is possible to provide a connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that the connection terminal part is made of a conductive material and includes a connection wire formed by patterning inside the substrate to be connected to the conductive wires.

Here, the board is formed in a square shape in a plane shape, and a plurality of flat cables are embedded to form an L-shape, an I-shape, a T-shape, or a +-shape with respect to the four edges, and the connecting wire is formed in the arrangement shape of the flat cables. Correspondingly, it may be configured to form an L-shaped or I-shaped or a T-shaped or +-shaped pattern.

In addition, the substrate may be formed of a rigid substrate made of FR-4 (EpoxyResin) material.

In addition, the substrate may be formed of a substrate made of a thermoplastic plastic material including a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material.

Meanwhile, the connection terminal unit may be configured to form a soldering layer at a junction portion where the conductive wire and the connection conductive wire are connected.

And the substrate may be configured to form an insulating coating layer by a butyl tape on the side.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in the flat cable connection method for connecting flat cables having a plurality of conductive wires formed inside a flat substrate of an insulating material, the above-described flat cable connection connector is used, and the lower housing a flat cable installation step of inserting and seating each end of each flat cable in the fastening groove of the ; a terminal coupling step of fixedly coupling a connection terminal part to a lower housing to electrically connect the flat cables; a pressing step of rotating the upper housing to cover and press the flat cable, the lower housing, and the connection terminal; It is possible to provide a method for connecting a flat cable using a connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it comprises a coupling step of fixing and coupling the lower housing and the upper housing through the coupling means.

Here, in the flat cable installation step, a pair of flat cables are inserted and seated into the fastening grooves formed on one side and the other end of the lower housing having a rectangular flat shape, and the pair of flat cables are installed to form an I-shape, and terminal coupling The step may be performed by locating both ends of the I-shaped connection terminal portion to be in contact with each conducting wire of the pair of flat cables, and fixing the connection terminal portion to the lower housing.

In addition, in the flat cable installation step, a pair of flat cables are inserted and seated into the fastening grooves formed on one side and the other end of the lower housing so that the pair of flat cables form an L shape, and the terminal coupling step is an L shape It can be carried out by positioning both ends of the connection terminal of the pair to be in contact with each conductor of the pair of flat cables, and fixing the connection terminal to the lower housing.

In addition, in the flat cable installation step, three flat cables are inserted and seated to form a T-shape at a set angle into a fastening groove formed at the end of the lower housing having a rectangular flat shape, and the flat cables are installed to form a T-shape, and terminal coupling The step may be performed by locating the three ends of the T-shaped connection terminal portion to be in contact with each conducting wire of the flat cables, respectively, and fixing the connection terminal portion to the lower housing.

On the other hand, in the coupling step, the lower housing and the upper housing can be fixedly coupled by a coupling means consisting of a coupling bolt that passes through the upper housing and is fastened to the lower housing.

At this time, the coupling means includes a coupling member having one end fixedly coupled to the side of the upper housing, the other end extending along the side of the lower housing and having a fastening hole through it, and is formed to protrude from the side of the lower housing to the fastening hole. It is configured to include a coupling protrusion to be fitted, and in the coupling step, the upper housing is rotated to cover the lower housing, and then the coupling protrusion is inserted into the fastening hole of the coupling member to couple the lower housing and the upper housing.

The connector for connecting a flat cable according to the present invention can provide the following effects.

First, since the flat cables are assembled and connected by pressure through the connector body and the connection terminal, rather than the socket-type coupling, the flat cables can be connected more stably, enabling reliable connection, and thus preventing malfunction. can be prevented

Second, since it consists of a simple configuration including a connector body and a connection terminal, the number of parts required to connect flat cables can be significantly reduced, resulting in economical effects, and a plurality of flat cables can be easily connected at once. Because it can be connected, usability can be improved.

Third, it can be freed from the compatibility between parts due to the conventional socket connection or the restriction of applying only the relevant parts, and various types of flat cables such as I-type, L-type, and T-type can be connected.

1 is a perspective view showing an I-shaped embodiment of a connector for connecting a flat cable according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which an upper housing and a lower housing are combined in the connector for connecting the flat cable of FIG. 1 .
3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an L-shape in the connector for connecting a flat cable according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which an upper housing and a lower housing are combined in the connector for connecting the flat cable of FIG. 3 .
5 is a perspective view showing a T-shaped embodiment of the connector for connecting a flat cable according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the upper housing and the lower housing are combined in the connector for connecting the flat cable of FIG. 5 .
7 is a plan view showing a connector for connecting a flat cable according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a plan view showing a connector for connecting a flat cable according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a method for connecting a flat cable using a connector for connecting a flat cable according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

The terms used in the present invention have been selected as currently widely used general terms as possible while considering the functions in the present invention, but these may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person skilled in the art, the emergence of new technology, and the like. In addition, in a specific case, there is a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the term used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of the present invention, rather than the name of a simple term. In the entire specification, when a part "includes" a certain element, this means that other elements may be further included, rather than excluding other elements, unless otherwise stated. In addition, terms such as "...unit" and "module" described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented as hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. .

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those of ordinary skill in the art can easily implement them. However, the present invention may be embodied in several different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. And in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar reference numerals are attached to similar parts throughout the specification.

First, the present invention provides a connector for connecting a flat cable 30 for electrically connecting a plurality of flat cables 30 formed with a plurality of flat soft conductor wires 20 inside a flat substrate 10 made of an insulating material, and a flat cable using the same ( 30) As a connection method, a plurality of flat cables 30 can be easily connected at once, unlike the conventional method of combining the connecting connectors for each flat cable 30 and then combining the connecting connectors with each other in a socket method. and reliable connection is possible, and since it is formed in a flat shape and connects a plurality of flat cables 30 in a flat shape on the same horizontal plane, the space occupied can be reduced. On the other hand, here, the flat cable 30 has a configuration in which a flat copper wire is coated with a coating to minimize the thickness and used as an electric wire, and the flat cable 30 can be manufactured in various ways.

Hereinafter, the connector for connecting a flat cable of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as 'connector for connection') will be described.

The connector for connection of the present invention may be configured to include a connector body portion 100a and a connection terminal portion 200 .

First, the connector body portion 100a is coupled to the respective ends of the plurality of flat cables 30 and is configured to connect the respective flat cables 30 to each other.

The connector body portion 100a may be formed of an insulating material to isolate it from other components so as not to conduct electricity. The connector body 100a is easy to manufacture in various shapes, and various materials can be applied as long as it is an insulating material such as plastic (synthetic resin) or acrylic or high molecular compound, which is an insulating material.

The connector body portion 100a is formed in a flat shape corresponding to the shape of the flat cables 30 , and may have a low installation height even when connected to the flat cables 30 .

On the other hand, the connector body part 100a can be configured in various forms, and it is configured in a package method that is combined with the flat cables 30 in an assembly-coupled structure or a board type and is joined with the flat cables 30, etc. Various embodiments are possible, and detailed descriptions of these various embodiments will be described later.

The connection terminal part 200 is installed on the connector body part 100a, is formed of a conductive material, and connects the conductor wires 20 of each of the flat cables 30, thereby electrically connecting the flat cables 30. .

The connection terminal part 200 may use copper (Cu) as a conductive material, but is not limited thereto.

Various embodiments are possible for the connection terminal part 200, such as being built-in installed in the connector body part 100a, or being patterned and formed in the connector body part 100a.

On the other hand, as described above, in the connector for connection of the present invention, the configuration of the connector body part 100a and the connection terminal part 200 may be configured according to various embodiments.

In the present invention, the first embodiment configured in a plastic package method with respect to the configuration of the connector body portion 100a and the connection terminal portion 200, the second embodiment including a rigid PCB, and the third embodiment of the flat connector structure Including examples, each of these examples will be described in detail.

First, a connection connector according to the first embodiment will be described. The connector for connection according to the first embodiment is configured in a plastic package type that can be opened and closed, is made of a plastic material, and the flat cables 30 are connected to each other in the connector body parts 100a, 100b, 100c, and the connector body The flat cables 30 are configured to be electrically connected by the connection terminal part 200 built-in to the parts 100a, 100b, and 100c.

On the other hand, the connector for connection according to the first embodiment is configured to connect a pair of flat cables 31,32 in an I-shape or L-shape, or three flat cables 31,32,33 to a T-shape. A variety of formats are possible, such as being able to connect. For example, FIGS. 1 and 2 show an I-shaped connector for connection, FIGS. 3 and 4 show an L-shaped connector for connection, and FIGS. 5 and 6 show a T-shaped connector for connection.

Hereinafter, each of these examples will be described.

First, an I-shaped connector for connection will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 .

Referring to FIG. 1 , the connector body 100a may include a lower housing 110a and an upper housing 120a.

The lower housing 110a may be positioned under the upper housing 120a, and a pair of flat cables 31 and 32 may be configured to be seated and inserted in the same line as the upper surface.

The lower housing 110a has a pair of fastening grooves 111 along the upper edge of the flat cables 31 and 32 into which the ends are inserted and seated, and is positioned adjacent to the fastening grooves 111 and the fastening grooves. A protrusion coupling part 112 to which the connection terminal part 200 is coupled may be formed by protruding from the (111). Here, the fastening groove 111 may have different positions depending on the positions of the flat cables 31 and 32, and may be formed so that the respective flat cables 31 and 32 are inserted and seated in different directions.

On the other hand, in the drawing, the lower housing 110a is formed in a square shape in a flat shape and has four sides (edges), and the connector body 100a is provided with a pair of flat cables ( 31,32) can be connected in an I-shape.

The upper housing 120a is formed in a shape corresponding to the planar shape of the lower housing 110a, is located on the upper part of the lower housing 110a, and the lower housing 110a and the connection terminal part 200 are pressed to press the lower housing ( 110a) can be combined.

Here, the upper housing 120a may be rotatably coupled to the lower housing 110a by a hinge part 130 on one side to enable opening and closing with respect to the lower housing 110a as shown, and the coupling of the other side The means 140 may be configured to be fixedly coupled to the lower housing 110a.

Here, the hinge part 130 may be configured to include a hinge shaft that is rotatably inserted into the hinge hole formed through the upper housing 120a and the lower housing 110a as shown, but it is rotatable as an example. If it is a configuration, various configurations are applicable.

The coupling means 140 serves to couple and fix the upper housing 120a and the lower housing 110a to each other. Here, the coupling means 140 has one end fixedly coupled to the side of the upper housing 120a as shown, the other end extending along the side of the lower housing 110a, and a coupling member having a fastening hole through it ( 142) and a coupling protrusion 143 formed to protrude from the side of the lower housing 110a and fitted into the fastening hole. Here, the coupling means 140 is preferably formed of a SUS material having good durability and low electrical conductivity, but is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the upper housing 120a and the lower housing 110a are preferably formed of an insulating material including a light plastic material, which is easy to shape and has good handling, but is not limited thereto.

Furthermore, the upper housing (120a) may form a pressing protrusion on the lower surface to prevent the flow of the flat cables (31, 32) when combined with the lower housing (110a). The pressing protrusion is configured to press the upper surfaces of the flat cables 31 and 32 when the upper housing 120a rotates and is coupled to the lower housing 110a, and the size and shape thereof can be variously formed.

The connection terminal part 200 is coupled to the protrusion coupling part 112, is formed of a conductive material, and the ends are connected to the conductor wires 20, and serve to electrically connect the flat cables 31 and 32.

The connection terminal unit 200 may be configured to include terminal units 210 coupled to the conductor wires 20 of each of the flat cables 31 and 32 .

Each of the terminal units 210 includes a connection terminal 211 formed of a conductive metal and connected to the conductor wires 20, and a fastening bolt 213 for fixing and coupling the connection terminal 211 to the lower housing 110a. ) may be included.

In the drawings, the connection terminal 211 may have a plate shape, and the lower surface of the end may be configured to press and contact the upper surfaces of the conductive wires 20 , and may be formed to have the same width as the width of the corresponding conductive wires 20 to be contacted.

On the other hand, the connection terminal 211 may be configured such that the lower surface of the end surface is in contact with the conductive wires 20 and is in contact with the conductive wire 20 over a larger area.

Alternatively, in the connection terminal 211 , a bent portion 212 for pressing the conductive wires 20 may be formed at an end of the connection terminal 211 in contact with the conductive wires 20 so as to increase the bonding force with the conductive wires 20 .

The bent portion 212 may be formed along the width direction as shown, and bent downward toward the conductive wire 20 to press the conductive wire 20 . The bent portion 212 may be formed to form a V-shape as shown in the front cross-sectional shape, but this is an embodiment and various configurations such as a spherical shape are applicable.

The fastening bolt 213 is penetrated and fastened to the connecting terminal 211 and the lower housing 110a to fixedly couple the connecting terminal 211 to the lower housing 110a, and the length and shape of the connecting terminal 211 are the same. The number and location can be varied.

2 is a view showing a state coupled with the lower housing (110a) so that the upper housing (120a) rotates to shield the ends of the flat cables (31, 32). Referring to the drawings, the upper housing 120a is rotated so that the lower surface faces the upper surface of the lower housing 110a to shield the ends of the flat cables 31 and 32, and the lower housing 110a by the coupling means 140 ) is fixedly coupled with

On the other hand, in the drawing, the lower housing (110a) and the upper housing (120a) are flatly formed in a rectangular shape, the front end is rotatably coupled by the hinge unit 130, the rear end is the coupling means (140) is fixedly coupled to each other, and a pair of flat cables 31 and 32 on one side and the other side, respectively, are connected to each other in the same line to form an I-shape.

Although the connection terminal part 200 is formed in an I-shape and configured so that both ends are connected to the respective conductor wires 20 of the pair of flat cables 31 and 32, this is an embodiment of the pair of flat cables. If the cables 31 and 32 can be connected in an I-shape on the same line, the shapes of the lower housing 110a, the upper housing 120a and the connection terminal part 200 can be configured in various ways.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 , an L-shaped connector for connection will be described.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the connector body 100b may include a lower housing 110b and an upper housing 120b.

Here, the lower housing 110b is located under the upper housing 120b, and a pair of flat cables 31 and 32 are seated and inserted into the upper surface, and the pair of flat cables 31 and 32 are at right angles to each other. It can be positioned while forming an L-shape.

Here, as described above, the lower housing 110b has a pair of fastening grooves 111 along the upper edge of the flat cables 31 and 32 in which the ends of each of the flat cables 31 and 32 are inserted and seated, and the fastening grooves 111 and A protrusion coupling part 112 to which the connection terminal part 200 is coupled may be formed adjacent to and protruding from the coupling grooves 111 .

In the drawing, the lower housing 110b is formed in a square shape in a plane shape and has four sides. Accordingly, the connector body 100b connects a pair of flat cables 31 and 32 so as to be perpendicular to each other in an L-shape. can be connected to Accordingly, the lower housing 110b may be formed such that the fastening grooves 111 are formed at right angles to the two sides adjacent to each other.

The upper housing 120b is formed in a shape corresponding to the planar shape of the lower housing 110b, is located on the upper portion of the lower housing 110b, and is coupled to the lower housing 110b to press the lower housing 110b. Here, the upper housing (120b) is rotatably coupled to the lower housing (110b) by the hinge part 130 on one side to enable opening and closing with the lower housing (110b), and the lower housing by the coupling means (140) It is fixedly coupled to (110b).

Here, the coupling means 140 may be configured to include a coupling bolt 141 that passes through the upper housing 120b and is fastened to the lower housing 110b. The coupling bolt 141 may be fastened to the other side both corners as shown, but is not limited thereto. On the other hand, the coupling means 140 is not shown, but if it is a configuration that can couple the upper housing 120b and the lower housing 110b to each other, such as a snap button type configuration other than the coupling bolt 141, various configurations are applicable. do.

The connection terminal part 200 is coupled to the protrusion coupling part 112 , and is formed of a conductive material to enable electrical connection with the conductor wires 20 . The connection terminal unit 200 may be configured to include terminal units 210 coupled to the conductor wires 20 of each of the flat cables 31 and 32, and the terminal unit 210 is the above-described connection terminal. It may be configured to include a 211 and a fastening bolt 213 .

On the other hand, at this time, the connection terminal 211 is bent in an L-shape corresponding to the flat cables arranged at right angles to each other, so that both ends are in contact with the conductor wires 20 of the flat cables, respectively. And a plurality of fastening bolts 213 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the L-shaped connection terminal 211 to be coupled to the lower housing 110b without lifting the connection terminal 211 .

4 shows a state coupled with the lower housing 110b so that the upper housing 120b rotates to shield the ends of the flat cables 31 and 32. Referring to FIG. Referring to the drawings, the upper housing 120b rotates so that the lower surface faces the upper surface of the lower housing 110b to shield the ends of the flat cables 31 and 32, and the lower housing 110b by the coupling means 140 is fixedly coupled with

In the drawing, the lower housing and the upper housing 120b are formed in a square shape in a plane shape, and the front end is rotatably coupled by the hinge unit 130 , and the rear end is connected to each other by the coupling means 140 . It is fixedly coupled, and a pair of flat cables 31 and 32 to the side may be connected to form an L-shape at a set angle. In the drawing, the pair of flat cables 31 and 32 are positioned at right angles to each other to form an L-shape, but this is an embodiment and the angle can be changed.

The connection terminal part 200 is bent in an L-shape corresponding to the arrangement of the flat cables 31 and 32, so that both ends are connected to the respective conductor wires 20 of the pair of flat cables 31 and 32. .

Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 , a T-shaped connector for connection will be described.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the connector body 100c may include a lower housing 110c and an upper housing 120c.

First, the lower housing 110c is located under the upper housing 120c, three flat cables 31, 32, 33 are seated and inserted into the upper surface, and the three flat cables 31, 32, 33 are T It can be positioned while forming a shape.

As described above, the lower housing 110c has three fastening grooves 111 in which the ends of each of the flat cables 31, 32, 33 are inserted and seated along the upper edge of the lower housing, and the fastening grooves 111 and A protrusion coupling part 112 to which the connection terminal part 200 is coupled may be formed adjacent to and protruding from the coupling grooves 111 .

In the drawing, the lower housing 110c has a flat shape formed in a square shape and has four sides, and a fastening groove 111 is formed on three sides of the four sides, respectively, so that three flat cables 31, 32, 33) can be connected in a T-shape.

On the other hand, the connector for connection shows a case in which three flat cables 31, 32, 33 are positioned in a T-shape while forming a right angle with each other, but this is an embodiment in which a plurality of flat cables 31, 32, 33 are set. Of course, it may be disposed radially while forming an angle.

The upper housing 120c is formed in a shape corresponding to the planar shape of the lower housing 110c, and is located on the lower housing 110c and is coupled to the lower housing 110c to press the lower housing 110c. At this time, the upper housing (120c) is rotatably coupled to the lower housing (110c) by the hinge part 130 on one side to enable opening and closing with the lower housing (110c), the coupling means by the coupling bolt (141) It is fixedly coupled to the lower housing 110c by the (140).

The connection terminal unit 200 may include a connection terminal 211 and a fastening bolt 213 . At this time, the connection terminal 211 is bent in an approximately T-shape to enable electrical connection with the conductor wires 20 of each of the three flat cables 31, 32, 33 arranged in a T-shape, and a fastening bolt 213 ) is arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a plurality along the longitudinal direction of the connection terminal 211 to couple the connection terminal 211 to the lower housing 110c.

6 is a view showing a state coupled with the lower housing 110c so that the upper housing 120c rotates to shield the ends of the flat cables 31, 32, and 33, the upper housing 120c and the lower housing 110c. These are coupled to each other to cover and shield the end portions of the connection terminal unit 200 and the flat cables 31, 32, and 33, respectively.

According to the above, when the lower housing 110c and the upper housing 120c are formed in a rectangular shape, the front end is rotatably coupled by the hinge unit 130, and the remaining three ends of the three The flat cables 31 , 32 , 33 are connected to each other in a T-shape, and the rear corners may be fixedly coupled to each other by the coupling means 140 .

According to the above, the connector for connection according to the first embodiment can be configured in various shapes such as I-shaped, L-shaped, T-shaped, etc. depending on the number and position of the flat cables 31, 32, 33, and the upper housing The opening and closing of the lower housing 110c and the opening and closing of the lower housing 110c and the coupling by the coupling means 140 make it possible to easily connect the flat cables 31, 32, and 33 at a time, and the connection terminal part 200 is a conductive wire 20 Reliable electrical connection is possible because it is pressed into close contact with each other.

Next, the connector for connection according to the second embodiment will be described.

The connector for connection according to the second embodiment includes a rigid PCB, and may include a connector body in the form of a substrate and a connection terminal 200 formed by patterning.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the connector body may be formed of a substrate 150 in which ends of each of the flat cables 31 , 32 , and 33 are embedded along the edge.

Here, the substrate 150 may be formed in a rectangular shape in a flat shape as shown, and a plurality of flat cables 31 , 32 , 33 are L-shaped or I-shaped or T-shaped or + for four edges. It may be formed to be buried to form a shape.

The substrate 150 may be formed of a rigid substrate made of FR-4 (EpoxyResin) material made of a hard material as an insulating material.

Furthermore, the substrate 150 may have an insulating coating layer formed on the side thereof by a butyl tape.

The connection terminal part 200 is formed of a conductive material, and a connection wire 220 formed by patterning on the substrate 150 so as to be connected to the respective conductive wires 20 of the flat cables 31 , 32 , 33 . may be included.

The connection terminal part 200 is configured to form a soldering layer 221 using tin (Sn) plating on a joint portion connected to the conductive wire 20, so that the conductive wire 20 and the connection wire 220 are bonded and fixed to each other. can

Meanwhile, in FIG. 7 (a) is a view showing a connector for connection when a pair of flat cables 31 and 32 are connected on the same line in an I-shape, (b) is a pair of flat cables 31 and 32 ) is a diagram showing a connector for connection when they are connected so as to be at right angles to each other in an L-shape, (c) is a connector for connection when three flat cables 31, 32, 33 are connected to each other in a T-shape. the drawing shown.

Meanwhile, the connector for connection according to the second embodiment may be manufactured in the order of the substrate 150 of FR-4, the copper connecting wire 220, the soldering layer 221, and the insulating coating layer.

As such, in the connector for connection according to the second embodiment, the substrate 150 of the rigid PCB is formed as a connector body portion, and the connection conductor 220 is patterned on the connector body portion to form the connection terminal portion 200, , by forming a soldering layer 221 using tin (Sn) or the like at a joint portion connected to the conductor 20 and the like, so that it can be connected to the flat cables 31 , 32 , and 33 .

Next, a connection connector for the third embodiment will be described.

The connector for connection according to the third embodiment may include a connector body in the form of a thin substrate having a flat connector structure, and a connection terminal part 200 formed by patterning.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the connector body is formed of a substrate 150a in which the ends of each of the flat cables 31 , 32 , 33 are embedded along the edge, and is made of a thermoplastic plastic material including a PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) material. can be formed with

Here, the substrate 150a, as shown, may be formed in a square shape in a flat shape, and a plurality of flat cables 31, 32, 33 are L-shaped, I-shaped, T-shaped, or + with respect to the four edges. It may be formed to achieve a shape.

The connection terminal part 200 is formed of a conductive material, and is patterned on the substrate 150a so as to be connected to the conductive wires 20 and includes a connection terminal part 200 configured to include a connection wire 220 embedded therein. can be configured. Here, the connecting wire 220 may be configured to form an L-shaped, I-shaped, T-shaped, or +-shaped pattern corresponding to the arrangement shape of the flat cables 31 , 32 , and 33 .

Furthermore, the connection terminal unit 200 may be configured to form a soldering layer 221 at a junction portion where the connection conductor 220 and the conductor 20 of the flat cables 31 , 32 , and 33 are connected.

On the other hand, the connector for connection according to the third embodiment can be manufactured by coating the connecting wire 220 with PVC, and since it is thin, in the case of a T-shape, it can be manufactured by overlapping two L-shaped ones.

Hereinafter, a flat cable connection method for connecting a plurality of flat cables 31 , 32 , 33 using the above-described flat cable connection connector will be described. First, since the description of the configuration of the connector for connecting the flat cable has been described above, the following will focus on the method of connecting the flat cable. And in the following, a method for connecting the flat cable 30 will be described when a plastic package type connection connector is used, which is the first embodiment among the three embodiments of the above-described connection cable.

First, the flat cable connection method (hereinafter referred to as 'flat cable connection method') using the flat cable connection connector of the present invention includes a flat cable (31, 32, 33) installation step (S10) and a terminal coupling step (S20). ), and a pressing step (S30) and a coupling step (S40).

In the installation step (S10) of the flat cables (31, 32, 33), the ends of the flat cables (31, 32, 33) are inserted and seated in the fastening grooves 111 of the lower housing (110a), respectively. At this time, it is preferable that the flat cables 31 , 32 , and 33 are formed so that the conducting wire 20 is exposed from the flat substrate 10 to facilitate connection with the connection terminal unit 200 .

In addition, at this time, the flat cables 31 , 32 , 33 are preferably inserted and seated to fit the fastening groove 111 so that they can be stably positioned without being shaken after being seated in the fastening groove 111 .

After inserting and seating the flat cables 31, 32 and 33 in the lower housing 110a and arranging the respective positions, the flat cables 31, 32 and 33 are electrically connected.

In the terminal coupling step ( S20 ), the connection terminal part 200 is fixedly coupled to the lower housing 110a to electrically connect the flat cables 31 , 32 , and 33 .

Here, when the connection terminal part 200 is composed of a terminal unit 210 including a connection terminal 211 and a fastening bolt 213, the terminal coupling step includes connecting each end of the connection terminal 211 to the conductive wire 20. The connection terminal 211 is fixed to the lower housing 110a by fastening the fastening bolt 213 in this state, and the end of the connection terminal 211 is brought into close contact with the conducting wire 20 .

On the other hand, when the connection terminal part 200 is the patterned connection wire 220, in the terminal coupling step, the end of the connection wire 220 is placed in contact with the conductive wires 20, and the connection wire 220 and the conductive wire A soldering layer 221 is formed in a portion where 20 is joined to be bonded and fixed to each other.

After disposing the flat cables 31 , 32 , and 33 on the lower housing 110a as described above, and after fixing the connection terminal part 200 , the upper housing 120 is rotated to rotate the exposed flat cables 31 , 32 . , 33), the upper portion of the connection terminal portion 200 and the lower housing 110a is covered, and a pressing step (S30) of pressing the connection terminal 211 is performed.

Then, the lower housing 110a and the upper housing 120 are fixedly coupled through the coupling means 140 (S40).

On the other hand, looking at the connection method of the flat cables (31, 32, 33) for each embodiment in more detail, first, in the case of an I-shape, the installation step of the flat cables (31, 32, 33) is a lower housing 110a having a rectangular flat shape. ), insert and seat the flat cable 31 into the fastening groove 111 formed at one end of the lower housing 110a, and insert the other flat cable 32 into the fastening groove 111 formed on the same line at the other end of the lower housing 110a. In this way, a pair of flat cables 31 and 32 are installed in the same line to form an I-shape.

And in the terminal coupling step, both ends of the I-shaped connection terminal part 200 are positioned so as to be in contact with the respective conductor wires 20 of the pair of flat cables 31 and 32, and the connection terminal part 200 is attached to the lower housing 110a ) is fixedly coupled to the

Next, in the case of an L-shaped flat cable (31, 32, 33) installation step, a pair of flat cables (31, 32) in the fastening grooves 111 formed at a set angle on the side end of the lower housing (110a) They are inserted and seated so that a pair of flat cables 31 and 32 form an L-shape.

And in the terminal coupling step, both ends of the L-shaped connection terminal part 200 are positioned so that they are in contact with the respective conductor wires 20 of the flat cables 31 and 32, and the connection terminal part 200 is fixed to the lower housing 110a. performed by combining

Next, in the case of a T-shaped flat cable (31, 32, 33) installation step, the three flat cables (31) with fastening grooves (111) formed in the three side ends of the lower housing (110a) having a rectangular flat shape. ,32,33) are inserted and seated to install three flat cables (31,32,33) to form a T-shape.

And in the terminal coupling step, the three ends of the T-shaped connection terminal part 200 are positioned so as to be in contact with the respective conductor wires 20 of the flat cables 31, 32, 33, respectively, and the connection terminal part 200 is placed in the lower housing It may be that the fixed coupling is performed to (110a).

Here, in the coupling step, the lower housing 110a and the upper housing 120 are fixed by the coupling means 140 composed of a coupling bolt 141 that passes through the upper housing 120 and is fastened to the lower housing 110a. can be combined

Alternatively, in the coupling step, the upper housing 120 is rotated to cover the lower housing 110a, and then the coupling protrusion 143 is inserted into the fastening hole of the coupling member 142 to cover the lower housing 110a and the upper housing 120. can be combined.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings, which is merely exemplary, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

10: flat substrate 20: conducting wire
31,32,33: Flat cable 100a, 100b, 100c: Connector body
110a, 110b, 110c: lower housing 111: fastening groove
112: protrusion coupling part 120a, 120b, 120c: upper housing
130: hinge 140: coupling means
141: coupling bolt 142: coupling member
143: coupling protrusion 150, 150a: substrate
200: connection terminal unit 210: terminal unit
211: connection terminal 212: bent part
213: fastening bolt 220: connecting wire
221: soldering layer

Claims (23)

In the flat cable connection connector for connecting the flat cables formed with a plurality of conductive wires inside the flat substrate of an insulating material,
a connector body coupled to an end of each of the plurality of flat cables to connect the flat cables;
A connection terminal part embedded in the connector body part and electrically connecting the flat cables by connecting the respective conductor wires of the flat cables;
The connector body portion,
a lower housing having a plurality of fastening grooves formed along the upper edge of each of the flat cables to be inserted and seated, adjacent to the fastening grooves and formed with a protruding coupling part protruding from the fastening grooves; An upper housing formed in a shape corresponding to the planar shape of the lower housing and coupled to the upper portion of the lower housing;
The connection terminal part,
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it includes terminal units coupled to the protruding coupling part, formed of a conductive material, and having an end connected to the conducting wires. The method of claim 1,
The upper housing is
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is rotatably coupled to the lower housing by a hinge part on one side, and fixedly coupled to the lower housing by a coupling means on the other side. 3. The method of claim 2,
The coupling means,
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it includes a coupling bolt that passes through the upper housing and is fastened to the lower housing. 3. The method of claim 2,
The coupling means,
a coupling member having one end fixedly coupled to the side of the upper housing, the other end extending along the side of the lower housing and having a fastening hole therethrough;
A connector for flat cable connection, characterized in that it is formed to protrude from the side of the lower housing and comprises a coupling protrusion fitted into the fastening hole. The method of claim 1,
The upper housing and the lower housing,
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is formed of an insulating material including a plastic material. The method of claim 1,
The terminal unit is
a connecting terminal made of a conductive metal and connected to the conductors;
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it comprises a fastening bolt which is fastened to the connecting terminal and the lower housing, and for fixing and coupling the connecting terminal to the lower housing. 7. The method of claim 6,
The connecting terminal is
A connector for connecting a flat cable having a plate shape, wherein a lower surface of the end is configured to be in contact with the upper surface of the conducting wires, and a bent portion for pressing the conducting wires is formed at an end in contact with the conducting wires. 8. The method of claim 7,
The connecting terminal is
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is formed to have the same width as the width of the corresponding conductive wires to be contacted. 9. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 8,
The lower housing and the upper housing,
The planar shape is formed in a rectangular shape, the front end is rotatably coupled by the hinge part, the rear end is fixedly coupled to each other by the coupling means, a pair of flat cables are connected to each other forming an I-shape,
The connection terminal part,
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is formed in an I-shape so that both ends are connected to the respective conductors of the pair of flat cables. 9. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 8,
The lower housing and the upper housing,
A flat shape is formed in a square shape, the front end is rotatably coupled by the hinge part, a pair of flat cables are connected to each other forming an L-shape at a set angle, and each rear corner is connected to each other by the coupling means. fixedly coupled,
The connection terminal part,
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is bent in an L-shape and configured so that both ends are connected to each conductor of the pair of flat cables. 9. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 8,
The lower housing and the upper housing,
The flat shape is formed in a square shape, the front end is rotatably coupled by the hinge part, three flat cables are connected to each other forming a T-shape, and each rear corner is fixedly coupled to each other by the coupling means,
The connection terminal part,
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is bent in a T-shape and is configured so that three ends are connected to each conductor of the three flat cables. In the flat cable connection connector for connecting the flat cables formed with a plurality of conductive wires inside the flat substrate of an insulating material,
a connector body coupled to an end of each of the plurality of flat cables to connect the flat cables;
A connection terminal part embedded in the connector body part and electrically connecting the flat cables by connecting the respective conductor wires of the flat cables;
The connector body portion,
It is formed of a substrate in which the ends of each of the flat cables are buried along the edge,
The connection terminal part,
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is formed of a conductive material and includes a connecting wire patterned inside the substrate to be connected to the conductive wires. 13. The method of claim 12,
The substrate is
A plane shape is formed in a square shape, and a plurality of flat cables are embedded with respect to the four edges to form an L-shape, an I-shape, a T-shape, or a +-shape,
The connecting wire is
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is configured to form an L-shaped, I-shaped, T-shaped, or +-shaped pattern corresponding to the arrangement shape of the flat cables. 14. The method of claim 13,
The substrate is
A connector for flat cable connection, characterized in that it is formed with a rigid substrate made of FR-4 (EpoxyResin) material. 14. The method of claim 13,
The substrate is
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is formed with a substrate made of a thermoplastic plastic material including PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) material. 14. The method of claim 13,
The connection terminal part,
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is configured to form a soldering layer on a joint portion where the conductive wire and the connecting wire are connected. 14. The method of claim 13,
The substrate is
A connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it is configured to form an insulating coating layer by butyl tape on the side. In the flat cable connection method for connecting flat cables in which a plurality of conductive wires are formed inside a flat substrate of an insulating material,
A plurality of fastening grooves are formed along the upper edge of each of the flat cables to be inserted and seated along the upper edge, and are adjacent to the fastening grooves. a lower housing positioned and formed with a protruding coupling portion protruding from the fastening grooves; It is formed in a shape corresponding to the planar shape of the lower housing and is coupled to the upper portion of the lower housing, rotatably coupled to the lower housing by a hinge part on one side, and fixedly coupled to the lower housing by a coupling means on the other side a connector body comprising: an upper housing; Terminal units built in the connector body part to connect the conductor wires of the flat cables to electrically connect the flat cables, which are coupled to the protrusion coupling part, are formed of a conductive material, and have ends connected to the conductors Using a connector for connecting a flat cable comprising; a connection terminal part configured to include,
a flat cable installation step of inserting and seating each end of the flat cables in the fastening grooves of the lower housing;
a terminal coupling step of fixedly coupling the connection terminal part to the lower housing to electrically connect the flat cables;
a pressing step of rotating the upper housing to cover and press the flat cable, the lower housing, and the connection terminal part;
A method for connecting a flat cable using a connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that it comprises a coupling step of fixing and coupling the lower housing and the upper housing through the coupling means. 19. The method of claim 18,
The flat cable installation step is
A pair of flat cables are inserted and seated into the fastening grooves formed on one side and the other end of the lower housing having a rectangular flat shape, and the pair of flat cables are installed to form an I-shape,
The terminal coupling step is,
A flat cable using a connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that both ends of the I-shaped connection terminal part are positioned so as to be in contact with each conducting wire of the pair of flat cables, and the connection terminal part is fixedly coupled to the lower housing connection method. 19. The method of claim 18,
The flat cable installation step is
The pair of flat cables are inserted and seated into the fastening grooves formed on one side and the other end of the lower housing, and the pair of flat cables are installed to form an L-shape,
The terminal coupling step is,
A flat cable using a connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that both ends of the L-shaped connection terminal part are positioned so as to be in contact with each conducting wire of the pair of flat cables, and the connection terminal part is fixedly coupled to the lower housing connection method. 19. The method of claim 18,
The flat cable installation step is
Three flat cables are inserted and seated to form a T-shape at a set angle into a fastening groove formed at the end of the lower housing having a rectangular flat shape, and the flat cables are installed to form a T-shape,
The terminal coupling step is,
Flat cable connection using a connector for flat cable connection, characterized in that the three ends of the T-shaped connection terminal part are positioned so as to be in contact with each conductor of the flat cables, respectively, and the connection terminal part is fixedly coupled to the lower housing Way. 22. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 21,
The bonding step is
A method for connecting a flat cable using a connector for connecting a flat cable, characterized in that the lower housing and the upper housing are fixedly coupled by the coupling means comprising a coupling bolt that passes through the upper housing and is fastened to the lower housing. 22. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 21,
The coupling means,
One end is fixedly coupled to the side of the upper housing, the other end is formed to extend along the side of the lower housing, and a coupling member having a fastening hole through it, is formed to protrude from the side of the lower housing and fitted into the fastening hole Consists of including a bonding protrusion,
The bonding step is
Flat cable connection method using a connector for flat cable connection, characterized in that after rotating the upper housing so as to cover the lower housing, the coupling protrusion is inserted into the fastening hole of the coupling member to couple the lower housing and the upper housing .

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