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KR-102959973-B1 - Connector Apparatus using Slider with Insertion Force Reduction Feature

KR102959973B1KR 102959973 B1KR102959973 B1KR 102959973B1KR-102959973-B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function that reduces the insertion force of the slider during the process of assembling the slider, thereby enabling easy assembly of the connector. Since the insertion force required to insert the slider can be reduced, the present invention alleviates fatigue and stress on the worker, allowing the slider to be easily inserted and removed, and thereby has the effect of improving productivity.

Inventors

  • 이주현
  • 권오태

Assignees

  • (주)우주일렉트로닉스

Dates

Publication Date
20260511
Application Date
20240806

Claims (9)

  1. A first connector having a first main body having an insertion portion formed on one side and a first terminal coupled to the other side; A second connector having a second main body that is inserted into an insertion portion, has a second terminal coupled thereto that is electrically connected to the first terminal, and has a guide projection formed protruding from the outer surface; and It includes a slider that is installed to be able to move forward or backward while inserted into the first body in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the second body is inserted into the insertion part, and has a guide groove formed on one surface to guide the guide projection. When the slider is fully inserted into the first body, and the second body is partially inserted into the insertion part, the guide projection slides along the guide groove, thereby inducing the slider to partially retract into the first body. When the second main body is partially inserted into the insertion part and the slider is partially inserted into the first main body, when the slider is fully inserted into the first main body, the guide projection slides along the guide groove to induce the second main body to be fully inserted into the first main body. The above guide groove includes a first guide rail formed inclined toward the interior direction of the slider on one side in the longitudinal direction of the slider, and a second guide rail formed inclined toward the other side in the longitudinal direction of the slider in a state where the direction is changed in the opposite direction of the first guide rail at the end of the first guide rail. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are formed to extend at an angle so as to move further apart from each other as they move toward the rear of the slider, and When the slider is fully inserted into the first body, and the second body is partially inserted into the insertion part, the guide projection slides along the first guide rail, thereby inducing the slider to partially retract into the first body. When the second main body is partially inserted into the insertion part and the slider is partially inserted into the first main body, when the slider is fully inserted into the first main body, the guide projection slides along the second guide rail to induce the second main body to be fully inserted into the first main body. One side of the above guide projection is formed with a first sliding mechanism so as to slide in contact with the first guide rail, and The other side of the above guide projection is formed with a second moving interior so as to slide in contact with the second guide rail, and The upper side of the first moving body and the upper side of the second moving body are connected by an upper plate, The first corner portion between the upper side of the first moving interior and the upper plate is formed at an angle, and A connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function, characterized in that when the slider is fully inserted into the first body and the second body is partially inserted into the insertion part, the side of the slider facing the first moving body is formed with an inclined protrusion sliding part so that it slides while guided by the first corner of the first moving body.
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  3. In paragraph 1, The above guide groove further includes a direction changing part provided at one end of the first guide rail facing the second guide rail, and The second guide rail is formed at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the slider, in a state where it is oriented in the opposite direction of the first guide rail at the direction changing section, and The first guide rail and the second guide rail are formed to extend at an angle so as to move further apart from each other as they move toward the rear of the slider, with respect to the direction change part. A connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function, characterized in that when the second main body is partially inserted into the insertion part and the slider is partially inserted into the first main body, the guide projection is positioned in the direction change part.
  4. In paragraph 3, One side of the above guide projection is formed with a first sliding interior at an angle so as to slide in contact with the first guide rail, and The other side of the above guide projection is formed with a second sliding interior inclined so as to slide in contact with the second guide rail, and A vertex is provided at the rear between one side and the other side of the guide projection to connect one side of the first moving body and one side of the second moving body, which are arranged in a direction that brings them closer to each other. The above-mentioned direction changer is formed to be larger than the width between the other side of the first moving body and the other side of the second moving body, which are arranged in directions moving away from each other. When the slider is fully inserted into the first main body, and the second main body is partially inserted into the insertion part, the first moving interior slides along the first guide rail, thereby inducing the slider to partially retract into the first main body. When the second main body is partially inserted into the insertion part and the slider is partially inserted into the first main body, the guide projection is positioned in the direction changing part such that the vertex faces the second guide rail, and A connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function, characterized in that, when the second main body is partially inserted into the insertion part and the slider is partially inserted into the first main body, when the slider is fully inserted into the first main body, the second moving inner part slides along the second guide rail to induce the second main body to be fully inserted into the first main body.
  5. In paragraph 3, Based on a virtual reference line formed in the front-rear direction between the first guide rail and the second guide rail, the first angle of inclination between the reference line and the first guide rail is configured to be 45° or less. A connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function, characterized in that, based on a virtual reference line formed in the front-rear direction between the first guide rail and the second guide rail, the second inclination angle between the reference line and the second guide rail is configured to be 20° or less.
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  7. In paragraph 1, The above guide groove further comprises a direction changing part provided at one end of the first guide rail facing the second guide rail, an insertion guide part formed at the other end of the first guide rail facing the opposite direction of the direction in which the second main body is inserted, and an discharge guide part formed to open in the opposite direction of the direction in which the second main body is inserted into the direction changing part. When the slider is fully inserted into the first main body, and the second main body is partially inserted into the insertion part, the guide projection passes through the insertion guide part and is guided to the first guide rail. In order to remove the second body that is fully inserted into the first body, when the slider is retracted so that it is partially inserted into the first body, the guide projection slides in the direction of the direction change part on the second guide rail, thereby inducing the second body to be partially removed from the first body. A connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function, characterized in that when the second body is partially inserted into the first body, the guide projection is guided to be discharged to the outside by passing through the discharge guide when the second body is removed to the outside of the first body.
  8. In Paragraph 7, The above insertion guide and the above discharge guide are integrally connected to each other, and Further comprising a shrinkage prevention member that integrally covers one side of the insertion guide member and the discharge guide member facing the side of the first main body, A connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function, characterized in that both sides of the above-mentioned shrinkage prevention part are connected to the above-mentioned slider.
  9. In paragraph 8, The above slider comprises a pair of plates formed in a plate shape and arranged to face each other, and a connecting portion that interconnects one end between the pair of plates. A pair of insertion spaces are provided on both sides inside the first main body so that a pair of the plates are inserted therein, and The guide groove and the shrinkage prevention part are formed on the above plate, and A connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function, characterized in that when the above plate is inserted into the above insertion space, the shrinkage prevention part slides while inserted into a sliding guide part formed along the longitudinal side of the above insertion space.

Description

Connector Apparatus using Slider with Insertion Force Reduction Feature The present invention relates to a connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function, and more specifically, to a connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function that reduces the insertion force of the slider during the assembly process so as to allow the connector to be easily assembled. Connectors electrically connect various electronic components in vehicles and play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation and safety of a vehicle's electrical and electronic systems. Furthermore, connectors are designed for efficient space utilization, enabling the installation of diverse electronic systems even within the limited space of a vehicle. For example, connectors transmit electrical signals between various electronic components installed in a vehicle, such as sensors, control modules, and actuators, enabling the vehicle's various systems to communicate and cooperate with one another. In addition, connectors can reliably supply power to headlights, audio systems, navigation systems, and more. These connectors are configured to combine male and female connectors, and the corresponding male and female terminals are electrically connected by male and female coupling. Recently, as the number of male and female terminals has increased, a large coupling force has become required to combine them, and accordingly, a slider-type connector has been provided that uses a slider to effectively perform coupling between connectors. Meanwhile, connectors must adopt an optimal assembly method considering the usage environment, required performance, and manufacturing costs. In particular, due to the nature of the assembly process involving the repetitive connection and disconnection of multiple connectors, workers must be able to easily disconnect and assemble the connectors. For example, in the process of joining connectors using a slider, if the force required to insert the slider—that is, the insertion force—is low, it alleviates worker fatigue and stress, allowing for easy insertion and disconnection of the connectors, thereby improving productivity. However, conventional technology lacks a structure to properly reduce or manage the insertion force of the slider during the design and manufacturing process of the connector, which makes the assembly of the connector difficult, thereby reducing productivity and increasing the risk of worker fatigue and injury. FIG. 1 is a disassembled view of a connector device using a slider having an insertion force reduction function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating the state in which a slider is coupled to a first connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the state in which a slider is coupled to a first connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a slider is coupled to a first connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of a second connector being coupled to a first connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating the state in which a second connector is inserted into a first connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a drawing showing the A-A' section of Figure 6. FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a second body is partially inserted into a first body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a state in which a second body is fully inserted into a first body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating a gripping guide groove formed in a first main body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the process of separating a second connector from a first connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a schematic drawing illustrating the trajectory of a guide projection that moves along a first guide rail during the process in which a second body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is partially inserted into a first body. FIG. 13 is a schematic drawing illustrating the trajectory of a guide projection that moves along a second guide rail during the process in which a second body is fully inserted into a first body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a schematic drawing illustrating the trajectory of a guide projection moving along a second guide rail during the process of the second main body being detached from the first main body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. He