TWM598945U - Probe module - Google Patents

Abstract

A probe module can be applied to a signal connection device. The probe module includes a body, a plurality of probes, a circuit board and an electrical connector. The probes are arranged on the body, each probe has a first end and a second end at both ends, the first ends of the probes extend out of the body, and the first end of the probes The two ends are located in the body. The circuit board is arranged on the body, and the second ends of the probes contact the circuit board, so that the probes and the circuit board are electrically connected. The electrical connector is arranged on the circuit board and located outside the body, and the electrical connector is electrically connected with the probes through the circuit board. Thus, the reliability of the electrical connection can be improved.

Description

Probe module

This creation relates to a probe module, in particular to a probe module installed on a signal connection device for panel testing.

In the existing panel test method, an electrical connector must be installed on the panel, and the flexible flat cable connected to the signal device must be manually plugged into the electrical connector on the panel to connect the communication signal for the panel test . However, this way of signal connection is prone to poor contact, so the reliability of the electrical connection is low.

The technical problem to be solved by this creation is to provide a probe module for the shortcomings of the prior art, which can improve the reliability of the electrical connection.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a probe module, including: a body having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface are respectively located on two opposite sides of the body ; A plurality of probes, the probes are arranged on the body, the probes are arranged at intervals, each of the probes has a first end and a second end at both ends, the probes The first end of the probe protrudes from the first surface of the body, and the second end of the probes is located in the body; a circuit board, the circuit board is arranged in the body, and the circuit board partially protrudes from the body Outside the body, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of contacts, and the second ends of the probes respectively contact the contacts, so that the probes are electrically connected to the circuit board; and an electrical connector, the electrical connector The connector is arranged on the circuit board and located outside the body, and the electrical connector is electrically connected with the probes through the circuit board.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention also provides a probe module, including: a body, the body is an insulator, the body has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface respectively Located on opposite sides of the body; a plurality of probes, the probes are arranged on the body, the probes are arranged at intervals, and the two ends of each probe respectively have a first end and a second end The first ends of the probes protrude from the first surface of the body, the second ends of the probes are located in the body, and the first and second ends of the probes are elastic ; A circuit board, the circuit board is arranged in the body, and the circuit board partially extends out of the body, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of contacts, the second ends of the probes respectively contact the contacts , The probes are electrically connected to the circuit board; and an electrical connector, the electrical connector is arranged on the circuit board and located outside the body, the electrical connector passes through the circuit board and the probes Achieve electrical connection.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the present creation also provides a probe module, including: a body having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface are located opposite to the body Two sides; a plurality of probes, the probes are arranged on the body, the probes are arranged at intervals, each of the probes has a first end and a second end at both ends, the probes The first end of the needle protrudes from the first surface of the body, and the second ends of the probes are located in the body; a circuit board, the circuit board is arranged in the body, and the circuit board is provided with a plurality of connections Point, the second ends of the probes respectively contact the contacts, so that the probes are electrically connected to the circuit board; and A flexible flat cable, one end of the flexible flat cable is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the flexible flat cable is electrically connected with the probes through the circuit board.

The beneficial effect of this creation is that the probe module of this creation can be installed on a signal connection device for panel testing. The probe module can be electrically connected through a circuit board, an electrical connector (or a flexible flat cable) Connected to the signal device, it is not easy to have poor contact, and the reliability of the electrical connection can be improved.

Furthermore, the elastic arrangement of the first end and the second end of the creative probe can provide the elastic force of the first end and the second end to make the first end and second end of the probe The end can provide a pre-compression function to have better contact.

In addition, the main body of the present creation may include a first board, a second board, and a third board, which are stacked and connected to each other, so that the main body forms a multi-layer structure to facilitate the installation of the probes and circuit boards, and The probes and the circuit board can be sandwiched between the first board body, the second board body and the third board body for stable positioning.

In order to further understand the features and technical content of this creation, please refer to the following detailed descriptions and drawings about this creation. However, the provided drawings are only for reference and explanation, not to limit this creation.

The following are specific specific examples to illustrate the implementation manners disclosed in this creation, and those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of this creation from the content disclosed in this specification. This creation can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of this creation. In addition, the drawings of this creation are merely schematic illustrations, and are not depicted in actual size, and are stated in advance. The following implementations will further describe the related technical content of this creation in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the protection scope of this creation.

[Example]

Please refer to Figures 1 to 4, this creation provides a probe module that can be installed on a signal connection device for panel testing. The probe module includes a body 1, a plurality of probes Pin 2, a circuit board 3 and an electrical connector 4.

The main body 1 is an insulator, which is made of insulating material, and the material is not limited. In this embodiment, the main body 1 is made of bakelite. The body 1 can be a multi-piece structure, that is, the body 1 can be a combined design to facilitate the installation of the probes 2 and the circuit board 3. In this embodiment, the body 1 includes a first plate 11, a second plate 12, and a third plate 13, the first plate 11, the second plate 12, and the third plate 13 in sequence Stack connection, that is, the second plate body 12 is arranged between the first plate body 11 and the third plate body 13, and the first plate body 11, the second plate body 12 and the third plate body 13 are stacked and connected to each other, so that the body 1 Form a multilayer structure.

The main body 1 has a first surface 14 and a second surface 15. The first surface 14 and the second surface 15 are respectively located on two opposite sides of the main body 1. The first surface 14 may be provided on a side of the first board 11 away from the second board 12. The second surface 15 may be provided on a side of the third board 13 away from the second board 12. The second surface 15 can also be further stacked and connected to a fourth board 16 so as to be further connected to a fixing base 5 through the fourth board 16, so that the probe module can be installed in the signal connection through the fixing base 5. On the device.

The first board body 11, the second board body 12, the third board body 13 and the fourth board body 16 can be connected by screw locking or bonding. The connection method is not limited. For example, it can be connected on the first board. The body 11, the second board 12, the third board 13 and the fourth board 16 are provided with corresponding perforations (the figure is omitted) for screw connection.

The probes 2 are made of a metal material with good conductivity, and the material of the probes 2 is not limited. The probes 2 are arranged on the body 1, the probes 2 are arranged at intervals, and the probes 2 can be arranged in one or more rows. Each probe 2 has a first end 21 and a second end 22 at both ends, and the first end 21 and the second end 22 have smaller outer diameters. The first ends 21 of the probes 2 protrude out of the body 1, that is, the first ends 21 of the probes 2 can protrude from the first surface 14 of the body 1 so as to contact the panel to be tested. The second end 22 of the probes 2 is located in the body 1, that is, the second end 22 of the probes 2 can extend between the second board 12 and the third board 13 so as to be connected to the circuit board. 3 Contact to achieve electrical connection.

Preferably, the probes 2 can be elastic probes, that is, at least one of the first end 21 and the second end 22 of the probes 2 has elasticity. Preferably, the probes 2 Both the first end 21 and the second end 22 of the needle 2 have elasticity to provide pre-compression elasticity, so that the first end 21 and the second end 22 of the probes 2 can provide a pre-compression function to Has better contact. The elastic structure of the probes 2 is not limited.

In this embodiment, the first board 11 is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes 111 (as shown in FIG. 4), and one end of the first mounting holes 111 is connected to a first opening 112. An opening 112 penetrates to the first surface 14, and the other end of the first mounting holes 111 penetrates to a surface of the first board 11 close to the second board 12. The second board 12 is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes 121, one end of each of the second mounting holes 121 is connected to a second opening 122, the second opening 122 penetrates to the second board 12 away from the first board On one side of the body 11, the other ends of the second mounting holes 121 penetrate to the side of the second board 12 that is close to the first board 11, and the first mounting holes 111 are respectively communicated with the second mounting holes 121 , So that the probes 2 can be respectively installed in the first mounting holes 111 and the second mounting holes 121 that are connected, and the first ends 21 of the probes 2 can pass through the first The opening 112 extends out of the main body 1, and the second ends 22 of the probes 2 can respectively extend into the main body 1 through the second openings 122. The probes 2 can be firmly sandwiched and positioned between the first plate body 11 and the second plate body 12.

The circuit board 3 is arranged in the main body 1, and the circuit board 3 partially extends out of the main body 1. In this embodiment, the circuit board 3 is disposed between the second board 12 and the third board 13 of the main body 1, and the third board 13 is provided with a groove 131 on the side close to the second board 12. Can accommodate and position the circuit board 3. The circuit board 3 is partially sandwiched between the second board 12 and the third board 13 of the main body 1, so that the circuit board 3 is partially located in the main body 1, and the circuit board 3 is provided with a plurality of contacts 31. These probes The second end 22 of the needle 2 contacts the contacts 31 respectively, so that the probes 2 and the circuit board 3 are electrically connected. The circuit board 3 protrudes from one side of the second board body 12 and one side of the third board body 13 to be located outside the main body 1.

The electrical connector 4 is disposed on the circuit board 3 and is located outside the body 1. The electrical connector 4 is electrically connected to the probes 2 through the circuit board 3, that is, the electrical connector 4 can penetrate the circuit board 3 The circuit (not shown in the figure) and the probes 2 are electrically connected. The electrical connector 4 can be plugged into a signal line (such as a flexible flat cable), so that the probe module can be electrically connected to a signal device through the signal line.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the probe 2 has a cylinder 23. The first end 21 and the second end 22 are disposed in the cylinder 23 near both ends. The first end The second end portion 21 and the second end portion 22 can respectively extend out of both ends of the cylinder body 23. A spring 24 is arranged in the cylinder 23. The two ends of the spring 24 abut against the first end 21 and the second end 22, respectively, so that the first end 21 and the second end 22 are elastically arranged on the probe 2 , So as to provide the elastic force of the first end 21 and the second end 22 for pre-compression, so that the first end 21 and the second end 22 of the probes 2 can provide the pre-compression function. However, the structure of the creative probe 2 is not limited, and can be various existing probe structures.

Please refer to FIG. 6, the probe module of the present invention can be installed on a signal connecting device 100 for panel testing, that is, the signal connecting device 100 can be used to drive the probe module to move to make the probe The needle module can contact the contacts of the panel, so that the probe module can be electrically connected to the panel for testing the panel, such as AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection) and other tests.

In addition, please refer to FIG. 7. The electrical connector 4 in the above-mentioned embodiment of the present creation can also be replaced by a flexible flat cable 6. One end of the flexible flat cable 6 is electrically connected to the circuit board 3, and the flexible flat cable 6 passes through the circuit The board 3 and the probes 2 are electrically connected, so that the probe module can be electrically connected to the signal device through the flexible flat cable 6.

[Beneficial effects of the embodiment]

The beneficial effect of this creation is that the probe module of this creation can be installed on a signal connection device for panel testing. The probe module includes a body, a plurality of probes, a circuit board and an electrical connection The probes are arranged on the body, the first ends of the probes extend out of the body, and the second ends of the probes are located in the body. The circuit board is arranged in the body, and the circuit board partially extends out of the body, and the second ends of the probes contact the circuit board, so that the probes and the circuit board are electrically connected. The electrical connector is arranged on the circuit board and located outside the body. The electrical connector is electrically connected to the probes through the circuit board. The signal line of the signal device can be plugged into the electrical connector so that the probe module can pass through The circuit board and the electrical connector are electrically connected to the signal device, so that poor contact is unlikely to occur, and the reliability of the electrical connection can be improved.

Furthermore, the elastic arrangement of the first end and the second end of the creative probe can provide the elastic force of the first end and the second end to make the first end and second end of the probe The end can provide a pre-compression function to have better contact.

In addition, the main body of the present creation may further include a first board, a second board, and a third board, which are stacked and connected to each other, so that the main body forms a multi-layer structure to facilitate the installation of the probes and the circuit board. And the probes and the circuit board can be sandwiched between the first board body, the second board body and the third board body for stable positioning.

The content disclosed above is only a preferred and feasible embodiment of this creation, and does not limit the scope of the patent application of this creation. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using this creation specification and schematic content are included in the application for this creation Within the scope of the patent.

1: body 11: The first board 111: The first mounting hole 112: first opening 12: The second board 121: second mounting hole 122: second opening 13: The third board 131: Groove 14: first surface 15: second surface 16: The fourth board 2: Probe 21: first end 22: second end 23: cylinder 24: spring 3: circuit board 31: Contact 4: electrical connector 5: fixed seat 6: Flexible cable 100: Signal connection device

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional view of the creative probe module.

Figure 2 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the creative probe module.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in Fig. 1.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the creative probe.

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the creative probe module installed in the signal connection device.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the authoring probe module.

1: body

11: The first board

12: The second board

13: The third board

14: first surface

16: The fourth board

2: Probe

21: first end

3: circuit board

4: electrical connector

5: fixed seat

Claims (10)

A probe module includes: A body having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface are respectively located on two opposite sides of the body; A plurality of probes, the probes are arranged on the body, the probes are arranged at intervals, and the two ends of each probe respectively have a first end and a second end. The first end protrudes from the first surface of the body, and the second ends of the probes are located in the body; A circuit board, the circuit board is arranged in the body, and the circuit board partially extends out of the body, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of contacts, and the second ends of the probes respectively contact the contacts, Electrically connect the probes with the circuit board; and An electrical connector is arranged on the circuit board and located outside the body, and the electrical connector is electrically connected with the probes through the circuit board. As for the probe module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the body is an insulator. As for the probe module described in claim 1, wherein the body includes a first board, a second board, and a third board, and the second board is disposed on the first board and Between the third plate body, the first plate body, the second plate body, and the third plate body are stacked and connected to each other, and the first surface is provided on a side of the first plate body away from the second plate body, The second surface is provided on the side of the third board body away from the second board body, the second ends of the probes extend between the second board body and the third board body, and the circuit board It is arranged between the two plate bodies and the third plate body. According to the probe module described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, a plurality of first mounting holes are provided in the first board body, and one end of the first mounting holes is connected to a first opening, and the first openings Penetrate to the first surface, the other ends of the first mounting holes penetrate to the side of the first plate body close to the second plate body, the second plate body is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes, the second One end of the mounting hole is respectively connected to a second opening, the second opening penetrates to the side of the second board away from the first board, and the other end of the second mounting holes penetrates to the second board. On one side of the first board, the first mounting holes are respectively communicated with the second mounting holes, and the probes are respectively mounted in the communicating first mounting holes and the second mounting holes, And the first ends of the probes respectively extend out of the body through the first openings, and the second ends of the probes respectively extend into the body through the second openings. As for the probe module described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, a groove is provided on a side of the third board body close to the second board body for accommodating and positioning the circuit board so that the circuit board is partly located in the body Inside the body, and the circuit board partially extends from one side of the second board and one side of the third board. As for the probe module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the body is mounted on a signal connection device through a fixing base. As for the probe module described in claim 1, wherein the probes are elastic probes, and at least one of the first end and the second end of the probes is elastic. For the probe module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, each of the probes has a cylinder, the first end and the second end are disposed in the cylinder near both ends, and the first One end and the second end can respectively extend out of both ends of the cylinder. A spring is arranged in the cylinder. The two ends of the spring abut against the first end and the second end respectively, so that the first end One end and the second end are elastically arranged on the probe, and can provide elastic force for pre-compression of the first end and the second end. A probe module includes: A body, the body being an insulator, the body having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface are respectively located on two opposite sides of the body; A plurality of probes, the probes are arranged on the body, the probes are arranged at intervals, and the two ends of each probe respectively have a first end and a second end. The first end protrudes from the first surface of the main body, the second end of the probes is located in the main body, and the first end and the second end of the probes are elastic; A circuit board, the circuit board is arranged in the body, and the circuit part extends out of the body, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of contacts, and the second ends of the probes respectively contact the contacts to make The probes are electrically connected to the circuit board; and An electrical connector is arranged on the circuit board and located outside the body, and the electrical connector is electrically connected with the probes through the circuit board. A probe module includes: A body having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface are respectively located on two opposite sides of the body; A plurality of probes, the probes are arranged on the body, the probes are arranged at intervals, and the two ends of each probe respectively have a first end and a second end. The first end protrudes from the first surface of the body, and the second ends of the probes are located in the body; A circuit board, the circuit board is arranged in the body, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of contacts, the second ends of the probes respectively contact the contacts, so that the probes and the circuit board are electrically connected Sexual connection; and A flexible flat cable, one end of the flexible flat cable is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the flexible flat cable is electrically connected with the probes through the circuit board.

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