TWM600490U - Easy lock lvds connector - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an easy lock LVDS (Low voltage differential signaling) connector applied to a flexible cable with two breaks. The easy lock LVDS connector includes a rubber core and a locking module. When the flexible cable is inserted into an insertion port of the rubber core and enters an accommodating space of the rubber core, the flexible cable can drive the locking module to act to buckle the two breaks, and then lock a first locking element and the second locking element of the locking module. The first locking element and the second locking element of the locking module which are independently driven by an external force to release one of the two breaks from the locking module buckle, allows the flexible cable to exit the accommodating space from the insertion port.

Description

Easy lock LVDS connector

This creation is a technical field of connectors, especially an easy-lock LVDS connector that provides unlocking and locking.

The connector connects the wires and the components of the circuit board. Its advantage is that it can solve the shortcomings caused by physical soldering, so that the assembler can easily realize the characteristics of plugging and unplugging; in order to make the connector and the wire can be firmly connected, the development of traditional technology There are a variety of automatic latching methods, so that the connector and the wire can be easily connected without falling off.

However, the degree of deformation of the traditional pressing structure is affected by, for example, the housing, resulting in frequent impacts on the housing during the deformation process. Such a structural design may damage the structure during the unlocking action and cause electrical connections. problem.

In view of this, the author proposes an easy-locking LVDS connector to solve the defects caused by traditional connectors.

The first purpose of this creation is to provide an easy-locking LVDS connector for The purpose of automatically locking the flexible flat cable (FFC) and unlocking the flexible flat cable from the easy-locking LVDS connector.

The second purpose of the present creation is to provide a pressing member that is not interfered by the housing according to the aforementioned easy-locking LVDS connector, so as to achieve the purpose of easily locking/unlocking.

The third purpose of this creation is based on the aforementioned easy-locking LVDS connector, so that the part of the fastener (hereinafter referred to as the extension arm) is exposed on the outside of the rubber core, so that the extension arm is at a distance from the opening of the rubber core It protrudes from the edge of one side (or called the outer side) of the rubber core.

The fourth objective of the present creation is to provide a connector based on the aforementioned connector to achieve the purpose of applying uniform force to automatically unlock the flat wire.

The fifth purpose of this creation is to provide metal parts to cover the rubber core to resist the interference of noise based on the aforementioned connector.

In order to achieve the above and other purposes, this creation provides an easy-locking LVDS connector applied to a flexible flat cable with two breaks. The easy-locking LVDS connector includes a rubber core and a locking module. The rubber core forms an insertion opening, an accommodation space and a plurality of openings. The insertion port is formed on one side of the rubber core. The rubber core forms an accommodating space to be able to arrange flexible cables. The opening is formed on the other side of the rubber core corresponding to the insertion port. The locking module includes a first locking member and a second locking member. A part of the first fastener is disposed in the accommodating space and the other part of the first fastener protrudes from one of the openings to the edge of the other side of the rubber core at a first distance. A part of the second locking member is disposed in the accommodating space and the other part of the second locking member protrudes from the other of the openings from one of the openings at a second distance from the edge of the other side of the rubber core . Wherein, the flexible flat cable is inserted into the insertion opening to enter the accommodating space, the flexible flat cable drives the locking module to actuate to buckle the two openings, and the first locking member and the second locking member are independently driven by external force to release One of the two breaks of the locking module buckle Otherwise, let the flexible cable exit the accommodating space from the insertion port.

Compared with the conventional technology, this creation provides an easy-locking LVDS connector applied to a flexible flat cable with two breaks, so that the flexible flat cable can be automatically latched in the housing space of the connector and can be connected to the container. The connector provides the first locking member and the second locking member to perform unlocking and locking functions separately, and the part of the first locking member and the second locking member (that is, the extension arm mentioned in this article) protrudes , So that when the first locking member and the second locking member are pressed, the deformation distance is longer and will not be interfered by the easy-locking LVDS connector. In addition, in another embodiment, the first locking member and the second locking member can be connected through the connecting member, so as to achieve the purpose of evenly applying force to the first locking member and the second locking member.

2: Flexible cable

10, 10’: Easy-locking LVDS connector

12: Rubber core

122: insertion port

124, 126: Opening

128: groove

14: Locking module

142: The first lock firmware

1422: Press block

1424: Flexible arm

1426: snap block

14262: inclined plane

14264: retaining wall

1428: fixed seat

14210: Extension arm

144: The second lock firmware

16: metal parts

18: Connector

182: Contact

SP: housing space

F: External force

D1: first distance

D2: second distance

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the easy-locking LVDS connector of the first embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the rubber core of Fig. 1 of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a detailed schematic diagram illustrating the first locking member of Fig. 1 of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the first locking element combined with the rubber core of Fig. 1 of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the easy-locking LVDS connector of the second embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the first locking element combined with the rubber core of Fig. 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the flexible cable of the first fastener buckle in FIG. 5 of the present invention.

In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this creation, I hereby use the following specific The embodiment, in conjunction with the attached drawings, gives a detailed description of this creation, and the description is as follows.

In this creation, "one" or "one" is used to describe the units, elements and components described herein. This is just for the convenience of explanation and to provide a general meaning to the scope of this creation. Therefore, unless it is clearly stated otherwise, this description should be understood to include one or at least one, and the singular number also includes the plural number.

In this creation, the terms "include", "include", "have", "contain" or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, an element, structure, product or device containing a plurality of elements is not limited to the elements listed herein, but may include those elements, structures, products or devices that are not explicitly listed but are generally inherent in the element, structure, product or device Other requirements. In addition, unless explicitly stated to the contrary, the term "or" refers to the inclusive "or" rather than the exclusive "or".

Please refer to FIG. 1, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of the easy-locking LVDS connector of the first embodiment of the invention. In FIG. 1, an easy-locking LVDS connector 10 is provided to be applied to a flexible flat cable 2 with two slits, as shown in FIG. 7. There are two breaks at the edge of the head end of the flexible cable 2 (for example, the breaks can be semi-closed gaps or closed holes, etc.), which are mentioned by the inventor in other patents, and will not be repeated here. The structure is mainly used for locking.

Returning to FIG. 1, the easy-locking LVDS connector 10 includes a rubber core 12 and a locking module 14.

Refer also to Figure 2 to illustrate the structure diagram of the rubber core in Figure 1 of this creation. The rubber core 12 further forms an insertion port 122, an accommodation space SP and openings 124, 126. Here, the rubber core 12 is additionally provided with a groove 128 for disposing electrode terminals, and the insertion opening 122 is formed on the lower left side of the rubber core 12. The rubber core 12 forms an accommodating space SP to be able to arrange the flexible flat cable 2. Openings 124, 126 are formed in the glue The core 12 corresponds to the other side of the insertion port 122, that is, the upper right side.

Returning to FIG. 1, the locking module 14 includes a first locking member 142 and a second locking member 144. Refer to FIG. 3 together, which is a detailed schematic diagram illustrating the first locking member in FIG. 1 of the present invention.

In FIG. 3, the first locking member 142 further has a pressing block 1422, an elastic arm 1424, a locking block 1426, a fixing base 1428 and an extension arm 14210. Here, the pressing block 1422, the elastic arm 1424, the buckle block 1426, the fixing base 1428 and the extension arm 14210 show an S-shaped structure as an example. The elastic arm 1242 and the locking block 1426 simultaneously connect the fixing base 1428 and the extension arm 14210. In addition, the pressing block 1422 is connected to the elastic arm 1424 through the extension arm 14210.

In addition, the locking block 1426 further forms an inclined surface 14262 and a retaining wall 14264. The inclined surface 14262 can allow the flexible cable 2 to slide in, so that the breach of the flexible cable 2 acts on the retaining wall 14264, which can stop the flexible cable 2 from exiting. The length of the buckle block 1426 is less than or equal to the length of the breach, so that the breach can be completely buckled on the buckle block 1426.

The pressing block 1422 is formed on the surface of the rubber core 12 and is arranged on the elastic arm 1424 parallel to the buckle block 1426 and is linked to the elastic arm 1424. That is, when the pressing block 1422 is applied by an external force F, the external force F is transmitted through the extension arm 14210. Acting on the elastic arm 1424 and the locking block 1426, the elastic arm 1424 is deformed and compressed by the reaction force of the fixing seat 1428. Since the elastic arm 1424 and the locking block 1426 are simultaneously connected to the fixing seat 1428 and the extension arm 14210, The compression of the elastic arm 1424 is also linked to the buckle block 1426, that is, the buckle block 1426 also changes position with the deformation of the elastic arm 1424, so that the retaining wall 14264 moves downward and the inclined surface 14262 is inclined at an angle until the retaining wall 14264 does not Stop the breach again. Please also refer to FIG. 4, which is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first locking element combined with the rubber core in FIG. 1 of the present invention.

The extension arm 14210 protrudes from the rear side of the rubber core 12 from the opening 124 at a first distance D1 (Or the outer side) edge. Since the first distance D1 makes the extension arm 14210 exposed and protrudes from the rear side (or outside) of the rubber core 12, when the external force F is applied to the pressing block 1422, the pressing block 1422 and the elastic arm 1424 can be used by the extension arm 14210 A large amount of deformation is generated, and the pressing block 1422 is prevented from only performing vertical actions in the direction of the surface of the rubber core 12, resulting in the occurrence of the pressing block 1422 hitting the surface of the rubber core 12.

In addition, since the structure of the second locking member 144 is the same as that of the first locking member 142, and the difference lies in the setting of a different position, the first locking member 142 is used as an example here. In FIG. 1, the extension arm 14210 of the second locking member 144 protrudes from the opening 126 from the edge of the rear side of the rubber core 12 at a second distance D2. Here, the first distance D1 is the same as the second distance D2 as an example.

Returning to Figure 1, the easy-locking LVDS connector 10 further includes a metal piece 16 arranged on the rubber core 12 to cover the surface of the rubber core 12. In addition to being able to lock the rubber core 12 to the housing or substrate, it can also Shield electromagnetic interference.

Please refer to FIG. 5, which is a structural diagram of the easy-locking LVDS connector of the second embodiment of the present creation. In FIG. 5, an easy-locking type LVDS connector 10' is provided in addition to the rubber core 12 of the first embodiment. The difference is that the locking module 14 further includes a connector 18.

The descriptions of the rubber core 12 and the locking module 14 are roughly the same as those shown above, and will not be repeated here.

The connecting member 18 is connected to the pressing block 1422 of the first locking member 142 and the second locking member 144, and the connecting member 18 is pressed by the external force F to deform the elastic arms 1424 of the first locking member 142 and the second locking member 144 so that the first The locking member 142 and the locking block 1426 of the second locking member 144 simultaneously release the two openings of the locking member. In this embodiment, the connecting member 18 can increase the contact area at the position where the external force F is applied, that is, the position pointed by the contact portion 182, so that, for example, a finger can apply the aforementioned external force F.

Refer also to FIG. 6, which is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first locking element combined with the rubber core of FIG. 5 of the present creation. In FIG. 6, the extension arm 14210 protrudes from the opening 124 to the edge of the rear side (or the outer side) of the rubber core 12 at a first distance D1. Since the first distance D1 makes the extension arm 14210 exposed and protrudes from the rear side (or outside) of the rubber core 12, when the external force F is applied to the pressing block 1422, the pressing block 1422 and the elastic arm 1424 can be used by the extension arm 14210 A large amount of deformation is generated, and the pressing block 1422 is prevented from only performing vertical actions in the direction of the surface of the rubber core 12, resulting in the occurrence of the pressing block 1422 hitting the surface of the rubber core 12.

In addition, since the structure of the second locking member 144 is the same as that of the first locking member 142, and the difference lies in the setting of a different position, the first locking member 142 is used as an example here. In FIG. 1, the extension arm 14210 of the second locking member 144 protrudes from the opening 126 from the edge of the rear side of the rubber core 12 at a second distance D2. Here, the first distance D1 is the same as the second distance D2 as an example.

Please also refer to FIG. 7, which is a schematic cross-sectional view of the flexible cable of the first fastener buckle shown in FIG. 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 7, after the flexible flat cable 2 is inserted into the insertion opening 122 and enters the accommodating space SP, the flexible flat cable 2 drives the locking module 14 to actuate the two openings. When the flexible cable 2 is to be unlocked, the first locking member 142 and the second locking member 144 are independently driven by the external force F to unlock one of the two openings of the locking module 14 to allow flexibility The flat cable 2 exits the accommodating space SP from the insertion port 122.

This creation has been disclosed in preferred embodiments above, but those familiar with this technology should understand that the embodiments are only used to describe the creation, and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of this creation. It should be noted that all changes and replacements equivalent to the embodiments should be included in the scope of this creation. Therefore, the protection scope of this creation shall be subject to the scope of the patent application.

10: Easy-locking LVDS connector

12: Rubber core

14: Locking module

142: The first lock firmware

144: The second lock firmware

16: metal parts

Claims (10)

An easy-locking LVDS connector, which is applied to a flexible flat cable with two slits. The easy-locking LVDS connector includes: The rubber core is formed with an insertion port, an accommodating space and a plurality of openings, the insertion port is formed on one side of the rubber core, the rubber core forms an accommodating space for arranging the flexible cable, and the opening is formed in the rubber core Corresponding to the other side of the insertion port; and The locking module has a first locking member and a second locking member, a part of the first locking member is disposed in the accommodating space and the other part of the first locking member at a first distance from one of the openings Protruding from the edge of the other side of the rubber core, a part of the second locking member is disposed in the accommodating space and the other part of the second locking member is at a second distance from the other of the openings One of the openings protrudes from the edge of the other side of the rubber core; The flexible flat cable is inserted into the insertion opening to enter the accommodating space, the flexible flat cable drives the locking module to actuate to buckle the two openings, and the first locking member and the second locking member are separately received The external force independently drives to release the locking module from buckling one of the two openings, allowing the flexible cable to exit the accommodating space from the insertion opening. The easy-locking type LVDS connector described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first locking member and the second locking member respectively have a pressing block, an elastic arm, a buckle block, a fixing seat and an extension arm, and the elastic The arm and the buckle block are simultaneously connected to the fixing base and the extension arm, the pressing block is connected to the elastic arm through the extension arm, wherein the extension arm is separated from the openings at the first distance and the second distance One of them protrudes outward from the edge of the other side of the rubber core. The easy-locking type LVDS connector described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the pressing block is formed on the surface of the rubber core. According to the easy-locking type LVDS connector described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the buckle block is arranged in parallel on the elastic arm and linked to the elastic arm. The easy-locking LVDS connector described in item 2 of the scope of the patent application further includes a connector, which connects the pressing block of the first fastener with the pressing block of the second fastener, and the connector is pressed by the external force The elastic arm of the first fastener and the elastic arm of the second fastener are deformed so that the buckle block of the first fastener and the buckle block of the second fastener can release the two breaks simultaneously mouth. According to the easy-locking type LVDS connector described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the pressing block, the elastic arm, the buckle block, the fixing seat and the extension arm have an S-shaped structure. For the easy-locking LVDS connector described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the buckle block forms a slope and a retaining wall for the flexible cable to slide into and the retaining wall for stopping the flexible cable drop out. For the easy-locking LVDS connector described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the length of the buckle block is not greater than the length of the breach. In the easy-locking LVDS connector described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the first distance is the same as the second distance. The easy-locking LVDS connector described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes metal parts, which are arranged on the rubber core to cover the surface of the rubber core.

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