Connector module and electronic apparatus

Abstract

This application relates to a connector module and an electronic device. The connector module includes a connector body, a motherboard, and a locking assembly. The connector body includes a first conductive terminal and a connecting ear. The connecting ear extends outward along a first direction of the connector body, and the first conductive terminal is spaced apart from the connecting ear in a second direction of the connector body. The motherboard has a first clearance notch and an electrical contact point. The first clearance notch penetrates the motherboard along a third direction of the connector body, and the electrical contact point is correspondingly disposed with the first conductive terminal; at least a portion of the connector body is inserted into the first clearance notch, and the first conductive terminal abuts against and conducts electricity with the electrical contact point. The locking assembly locks the connector body and the motherboard in a third direction via the connecting ear. The technical solution of this application effectively solves the technical problems of traditional connector modules and motherboards being non-detachable, resulting in high overall usage costs; and the large overall thickness of both, which cannot meet the technical requirements of scenarios with limited thickness assembly space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to a connector module and an electronic device. Prior Technology

[0002] Connectors generally refer to electrical connectors, which are intermediate devices that connect two active devices to transmit current or signals. Currently, the bottom of the connector is usually directly connected to the top of the motherboard by soldering or crimping, forming a single unit. This single unit is highly secure and cannot be easily disassembled later. If a component on the motherboard fails, the entire motherboard and connector must be replaced, resulting in high costs. Furthermore, the overall thickness of the single unit is large, occupying a lot of space, making it unsuitable for electronic devices with limited space for assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a connector module and electronic device to solve the technical problems of traditional connectors and motherboards being unable to be disassembled, resulting in high overall usage costs; and the large overall thickness of both making them unsuitable for scenarios with limited thickness assembly space.

[0004] Therefore, in a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a connector module, comprising: a connector body, a main board, and a locking assembly. The connector body includes a first conductive terminal and a connecting ear. The connecting ear extends outward along a first direction of the connector body, and the first conductive terminal is spaced apart from the connecting ear in a second direction of the connector body. The main board has a first clearance notch and an electrical contact point. The first clearance notch penetrates the main board along a third direction of the connector body, and the electrical contact point is correspondingly disposed with the first conductive terminal; at least a portion of the connector body is inserted into the first clearance notch, and the first conductive terminal abuts against and conducts electricity with the electrical contact point. The locking assembly locks the connector body and the main board in a third direction via the connecting ear.

[0005] In one possible implementation, the first clearance notch includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a third sidewall arranged sequentially. The third sidewall is disposed opposite to the first sidewall and spaced apart in a first direction. An electrical contact point is disposed on the second sidewall; the first conductive terminal has a first abutting surface exposed on the connector body and facing the second sidewall, the first abutting surface abutting against and conducting the electrical contact point in a second direction.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the first conductive terminal includes a fixed portion and a flexible portion connected to the fixed portion in a third direction. The connector body also includes a second clearance notch disposed opposite to the second sidewall. The flexible portion is suspended in the second clearance notch so that the flexible portion has at least the ability to deform in a second direction.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the connector body further includes a third clearance notch disposed above the second sidewall, the third clearance notch and the second clearance notch being disposed on opposite sides of the first conductive terminal along the second direction.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the projection of the first conductive terminal in the third direction at least partially overlaps with the projection of the electrical contact point in the third direction.

[0009] In one possible implementation, at least two limiting protrusions are provided on the second sidewall, and the at least two limiting protrusions are spaced apart in the second direction. Two adjacent limiting protrusions enclose and form a limiting groove, which extends in the third direction, and the first conductive terminal is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the electrical contact point is located on the side of the motherboard facing the connector body. The first conductive terminal has a second abutting surface exposed on the connector body and facing the electrical contact point, the second abutting surface abutting upward on the third side and conducting the electrical contact point.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the projection of the first conductive terminal in the second direction at least partially overlaps with the projection of the electrical contact point in the second direction.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the connector body further includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing is sleeved over the second housing, and a connecting ear is disposed on the side of the first housing facing the motherboard. One end of a first conductive terminal is disposed inside the second housing, and the other end of the first conductive terminal is exposed and abuts against an electrical contact point.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the first housing has a first cutout area and a second cutout area disposed adjacent to each other. The first cutout area is disposed facing the motherboard, and the second cutout area is disposed on the side of the first housing away from the first conductive terminal. The second housing has a third cutout area, which communicates with the second cutout area to form a power outlet; the second housing passes through the first cutout area and is received in a first clearance notch.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the connector body further includes a control element and a second conductive terminal. The control element is disposed within a second housing; the second conductive terminal is electrically connected to a first conductive terminal via the control element, and the second conductive terminal, the control element, and the first conductive terminal are arranged sequentially along a second direction.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the locking assembly includes a fastener and a locking element. The fastener passes sequentially through a connecting lug and a main board, and the locking element is threaded onto the side of the fastener closer to the main board.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an electronic device, including a connector module as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0017] According to the connector module and electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application, the connector module includes: a connector body, a motherboard, and a locking assembly. The connector body includes a first conductive terminal and a connecting ear. The connecting ear extends outward along a first direction of the connector body, and the first conductive terminal is spaced apart from the connecting ear in a second direction of the connector body. The motherboard has a first clearance notch and an electrical contact point. The first clearance notch penetrates the motherboard along a third direction of the connector body, and the electrical contact point is correspondingly provided with the first conductive terminal; at least a portion of the connector body is inserted into the first clearance notch, and the first conductive terminal abuts against and conducts with the electrical contact point. The locking assembly locks the connector body and the motherboard in a third direction through the connecting ear. The technical solution of this application provides a first clearance notch on the motherboard and inserts at least a portion of the connector body into the first clearance notch, so that the portion of the connector body inserted into the first clearance notch shares a thickness space with the motherboard, effectively reducing the overall thickness of the connector module and making it suitable for applications with limited thickness assembly space. At the same time, the locking assembly enables a detachable connection between the connector body and the motherboard. If one component is damaged, only the damaged component can be replaced, and the other component can continue to be used, which can significantly reduce the cost of use. Compared to traditional soldering / crimping connectors, the connector module provided in this embodiment is detachable, flexible in assembly, and has low operating costs; moreover, it occupies little space, which is conducive to the thinner and lighter layout of connector modules and electronic devices. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0018] The accompanying drawings, incorporated in and forming part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any further effort. One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example through the corresponding images in the accompanying drawings. These illustrative examples do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements, and unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute a limitation of scale. Figure 1 is an exploded view of the connector module provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 is an assembly diagram of the connector module provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view in the second direction shown in Figure 2; Figure 4 is a magnified view of a portion of Figure 3; Figure 5 is an exploded view of Figure 4; Figure 6 is a partial enlarged view of the connector body of the connector module provided in this embodiment; Figure 7 is a partial enlarged view of a connector module provided in another embodiment of this application. Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without innovative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. Additionally, this application provides examples of various specific processes and materials; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0021] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in this text to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "front," "back," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure undergoes a positional flip, orientation change, or change of motion, these directional indications will change accordingly. For instance, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in this text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0022] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, this application embodiment provides a connector module, which includes: a connector body 100, a main board 200, and a locking assembly 300. The connector body 100 includes a first conductive terminal 110 and a connecting ear 120. The connecting ear 120 extends outward along a first direction X of the connector body 100, and the first conductive terminal 110 and the connecting ear 120 are spaced apart on a second direction Y of the connector body 100. The main board 200 is provided with a first clearance notch 210 and an electrical contact point 220. The first clearance notch 210 penetrates the main board 200 along a third direction Z of the connector body 100, and the electrical contact point 220 is correspondingly provided with the first conductive terminal 110; at least a portion of the connector body 100 is inserted into the first clearance notch 210, and the first conductive terminal 110 abuts against and conducts with the electrical contact point 220. The locking assembly 300 locks the connector body 100 and the main board 200 in the third direction Z through the connecting ear 120.

[0023] In this embodiment, a first clearance notch 210 is formed on the motherboard 200, and at least a portion of the connector body is inserted into the first clearance notch 210, so that the portion of the connector body inserted into the first clearance notch 210 shares a thickness space with the motherboard 200, effectively reducing the overall thickness of the connector module and making it suitable for applications with limited thickness assembly space. Simultaneously, the locking assembly 300 enables a detachable connection between the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200. If one component is damaged, only the damaged component can be replaced, while the other component can continue to be used, significantly reducing operating costs. Compared to traditional soldering / crimping connectors, the connector module provided in this embodiment is detachable, flexible in assembly, and has low operating costs; furthermore, it occupies a small overall space, which is beneficial for the thinner and lighter layout of the connector module and electronic devices.

[0024] Specifically, the connector module is configured as a combination of at least a connector body 100, a motherboard 200, and a locking assembly 300. The connector body 100 can be a near-rectangular box-shaped structure with wings. One end of the connector body 100 is open for inserting an external active device, such as a power plug. The other end of the connector body 100 has at least a partially protruding first conductive terminal 110, which is used for electrical connection with the motherboard 200. Thus, by mounting the motherboard 200 on another external active device, such as a computer or mobile phone, the connector module can conduct current to two active devices. The connecting ears 120 on the connector body 100 extend the connection point between the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200 outwards, reducing interference with the main body and facilitating subsequent assembly and disassembly. The motherboard 200 can be a plate-like structure with internally etched circuitry. The first clearance notch 210 on the motherboard 200 can be rectangular, prismatic, triangular, or circular, etc., and is not limited thereto. The first clearance notch 210 is adapted to the shape of the insertion portion of the connector body 100, and the operator can choose according to the actual situation. The electrical contact point 220 provided on the motherboard 200 can be an exposed metal sheet structure, which is conductive to the circuitry etched inside the body. In this way, the first conductive terminal 110 can be conductive to the internal circuitry of the motherboard 200 through the exposed electrical contact point 220, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200. The locking component 300 can be a screw / bolt or other structural component, used to realize the detachable connection between the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200. For example, a through hole is provided on the connecting ear 120 along the third direction Z, and a corresponding connecting hole is provided on the motherboard 200. The locking component 300 passes through the through hole and the connecting hole in sequence to realize the connection and fastening of the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200. When the motherboard 200 needs to be replaced later, simply loosen the locking assembly 300 in reverse and remove it from the through hole and connection hole. Disassembly and assembly are convenient. The connector module provided in this example occupies little space, enabling a slim and lightweight layout. Furthermore, the connector body 100 and motherboard 200 are detachable, facilitating subsequent maintenance and replacement of easily damaged components, thus reducing operating costs.

[0025] In one example, the connector body 100 can be configured as a composite structure comprising at least a main body portion, a first conductive terminal 110, and connecting ears 120. The main body portion has a near-rectangular box-like structure, and two connecting ears 120 can be provided, with the two connecting ears 120 respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main body portion along a first direction X. The two connecting ears 120 extend back-to-back and cooperate with two locking components 300 respectively to connect and fasten the connector body 100 and the main board 200 in at least two areas along the first direction X. The tail end of the first conductive terminal 110 extends downward from the main body portion; when the connector body 100 is inserted into the first clearance notch 210, the first conductive terminal 110 abuts against the electrical contact point 220 on the main board 200, realizing the conduction between the connector body 100 and the main board 200, facilitating the transmission of current or signals.

[0026] It should be explained that the lines containing the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are set perpendicular to each other. For example, the first direction X can be the width direction of the connector body 100, the second direction Y can be the length direction of the connector body 100, and the third direction Z can be the thickness direction of the connector body 100.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1, 4, 5, and 6, in one possible embodiment, the first clearance notch 210 includes a first sidewall 211, a second sidewall 212, and a third sidewall 213 arranged sequentially. The third sidewall 213 is disposed opposite to the first sidewall 211 and spaced apart along the first direction X. An electrical contact point 220 is disposed on the second sidewall 212; the first conductive terminal 110 has a first abutting surface 101 exposed on the connector body 100 and facing the second sidewall 212, and the first abutting surface 101 abuts against and conducts electrical contact point 220 along the second direction Y.

[0028] In this embodiment, a method for electrically connecting the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220 in the second direction Y is provided. The first conductive terminal 110 can be an elongated sheet structure. The first sidewall 211, the second sidewall 212, and the third sidewall 213 form a U-shape, constituting the outermost shape of the first clearance notch 210. The bottom of the connector body 100 can be inserted into the first clearance notch 210 from above the motherboard 200, and at least two sidewalls of the connector body 100 abut against the first sidewall 211 and the third sidewall 213 respectively. A first abutting surface 101, located on the outer side of the first conductive terminal 110 on the other sidewall of the connector body 100, abuts against the second sidewall 212, thereby enabling the connector body 100 to conduct electricity with the motherboard 200. The first abutting surface 101 can be a flat surface with a mirror effect, forming an attractive force when in contact with the electrical contact point 220; alternatively, the first abutting surface 101 can also be a convex arc surface, forming an impact contact when in contact with the electrical contact point 220. This enhances the connection reliability between the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220, ensuring the electrical connection effect between the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200. The connector module provided in this embodiment can achieve force contact between the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point in the second direction Y, and conduct electricity between the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200 in this direction. It has a compact layout and excellent cooperative effect.

[0029] As shown in Figures 3 to 6, in one possible embodiment, the first conductive terminal 110 includes a fixed portion 111 and a flexible portion 112 connected to the fixed portion 111 along a third direction Z. The connector body 100 also includes a second clearance notch 130 disposed opposite to the second sidewall 212. The flexible portion 112 is suspended in the second clearance notch 130 so that the flexible portion 112 has at least the deformation capability along the second direction Y.

[0030] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the connector body 100 is further optimized. Specifically, the connector body 100 is configured as a combination component including at least a first conductive terminal 110, a connecting ear 120, and a second clearance notch 130. The second clearance notch 130 can be a concave corner structure formed at a bottom corner of the connector body 100 and penetrating the connector body 100 along a first direction X; the lateral opening of the second clearance notch 130 faces away from the opening of the first clearance notch 210, and the bottom opening of the second clearance notch 130 faces the motherboard 200, allowing the flexible portion 112 of the first conductive terminal 110 to be inserted into the second clearance notch 130 from top to bottom. Simultaneously, the first conductive terminal 110 is configured as a separate structure including at least a fixing portion 111 and a flexible portion 112. The fixing portion 111 can be wrapped around the main body of the connector body 100; thus, the rigidity of the main body is enhanced, and the flexible portion 112 and the control member 170 in the main body can be connected. The flexible portion 112 is connected to the lower end of the fixed portion 111, and at least a portion of the flexible portion 112 extends out of the main body and is exposed in the second clearance notch 130. This allows the flexible portion 112 to have at least the deformation capability in the second direction Y when subjected to force, reducing the contact stress when the flexible portion 112 contacts the electrical contact point 220, preventing damage to the flexible portion 112 and the electrical contact point 220. This improves the mechanical protection of the flexible portion 112 and the electrical contact point 220, enhances the contact sensitivity and reliability between the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220, and shortens the response time of the connector module. The connector module provided in this embodiment can provide a contact buffer force to the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220 at least in the second direction Y, allowing the first conductive terminal 110 to deform in the second direction Y, thus improving assembly yield.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1, 3 to 6, in one possible embodiment, the connector body 100 further includes a third clearance notch 140 disposed above the second sidewall 212, and the third clearance notch 140 and the second clearance notch 130 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the first conductive terminal 110 along the second direction Y.

[0032] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the connector body 100 is further optimized. Specifically, the connector body 100 is configured as a combination component including at least a first conductive terminal 110, a connecting ear 120, a second clearance notch 130, and a third clearance notch 140. The third clearance notch 140 can be a recessed corner structure located above and outside the second clearance notch 130 and penetrating the connector body 100 along the first direction X. The lateral opening of the third clearance notch 140 faces away from the first clearance notch 210, and the bottom opening of the third clearance notch 140 communicates with the second clearance notch 130. A portion of the fixing part 111 of the first conductive terminal 110 can be exposed through the third clearance notch 140 to increase the exposed area of ​​the outer wall of the first conductive terminal 110, disperse the abutment force on the first contact surface 101 side, reduce the breakage rate of the first conductive terminal 110, and improve the assembly yield. At the same time, the top wall of the third clearance notch 140 can also form a limit between the motherboard 200 and the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200 to prevent over-assembly of the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200 in the third direction Z.

[0033] In one possible implementation, the projection of the first conductive terminal 110 in the third direction Z at least partially overlaps with the projection of the electrical contact point 220 in the third direction Z. This arrangement allows the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220 to make interference contact in the second direction Y, ensuring the electrical contact yield and sensitivity of the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220, shortening the response time of the connector module, improving the response rate, and enhancing the current conduction performance or signal transmission performance of the connector module.

[0034] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, in one possible embodiment, at least two limiting protrusions 230 are provided on the second sidewall 212, and the at least two limiting protrusions 230 are spaced apart in the second direction Y. Two adjacent limiting protrusions 230 enclose each other to form a limiting groove, which extends in the third direction Z, and the first conductive terminal 110 is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0035] In this embodiment, the structure of the contact point between the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220 is further optimized. Specifically, at least two limiting protrusions 230 are provided on the second sidewall 212 of the motherboard 200. The at least two limiting protrusions 230 penetrate the motherboard 200 along the third direction Z, and are spaced apart along the first direction X to form a limiting groove extending along the third direction Z. The electrical contact point 220 is located at the bottom of the limiting groove. When the first conductive terminal 110 is inserted into the limiting groove, the first contact surface 101 of the first conductive terminal 110 abuts against the electrical contact point 220, and the other two sidewalls are respectively constrained by the inner walls of the two adjacent limiting protrusions 230. In this way, the limiting groove can be used to guide and limit the assembly of the first conductive terminal 110, improving assembly accuracy and assembly speed; it can also prevent the first conductive terminal 110 from moving in the second direction Y, improving the assembly stability and reliability of the connector module.

[0036] In addition, the limiting protrusion 230 can be made of conductive metal and is connected to the electrical contact point 220. In this way, the electrical contact area between the first conductive terminal 110 and the motherboard 200 can be increased by the inner wall surface of the limiting protrusion 230, thereby improving the reliability and sensitivity of the electrical contact, shortening the response time, and improving the overall performance of the connector module.

[0037] In one embodiment, N first conductive terminals 110 are provided, and the N first conductive terminals 110 are spaced apart along a first direction X. N electrical contact points 220 are provided, and the N electrical contact points 220 are spaced apart along the first direction X, with each electrical contact point 220 corresponding to at least one conductive terminal. At this time, (N+1) limiting protrusions 230 are provided, and the (N+1) limiting protrusions 230 are spaced apart along the first direction X, forming N limiting grooves, with each limiting groove corresponding to one electrical contact point 220. Thus, the electrical contact sensitivity between the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200 can be increased at least quantitatively, improving the response rate and the performance of the connector module.

[0038] As shown in Figure 7, in one possible implementation, the electrical contact point 220 is disposed on the side of the motherboard 200 facing the connector body 100; the first conductive terminal 110 has a second abutting surface 102 exposed on the connector body 100 and facing the electrical contact point 220, the second abutting surface 102 abutting and conducting the electrical contact point 220 in the third direction Z.

[0039] In this embodiment, a method for electrically connecting the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220 in the third direction Z is provided. The first conductive terminal 110 can be a hook-shaped spring structure. The electrical contact point 220 is disposed on the top surface of the motherboard 200, and the second abutment surface 102 at the lowest point of the hook of the first conductive terminal 110 faces the electrical contact point 220. When the connector body 100 is inserted into the first clearance notch 210, the connector body 100 abuts against the upper part of the electrical contact point 220. The second abutment surface 102 can be a convex arc surface, forming an interference fit when it contacts the electrical contact point 220; alternatively, the second abutment surface 102 can be a smooth plane with a mirror effect, forming an attractive force when it contacts the electrical contact point 220. This enhances the connection reliability between the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220, ensuring the electrical connection effect between the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200. The connector module provided in this embodiment can achieve force contact between the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical connection point in the third direction Z, and conduct the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200 in this direction. It has a compact layout and good cooperative effect.

[0040] In one possible implementation, the projection of the first conductive terminal 110 in the second direction Y at least partially overlaps with the projection of the electrical contact point 220 in the second direction Y. This arrangement allows the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220 to have an interference fit in the third direction Z, ensuring the electrical contact yield and sensitivity of the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220, shortening the response time of the connector module, improving the response rate, and enhancing the current conduction performance or signal transmission performance of the connector module.

[0041] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in one possible embodiment, the connector body 100 further includes a first housing 150 and a second housing 160. The first housing 150 is sleeved on the outside of the second housing 160, and the connecting ear 120 is disposed on the side of the first housing 150 facing the motherboard 200. One end of the first conductive terminal 110 is disposed inside the second housing 160, and the other end of the first conductive terminal 110 is exposed and abuts against the electrical contact point 220.

[0042] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the connector body 100 is further optimized. Specifically, the connector body 100 is configured as a combination of at least a first conductive terminal 110, a connecting ear 120, a first housing 150, and a second housing 160. The first housing 150 can be a near-rectangular box-shaped structure with a receiving cavity. The connecting ear 120 provided on the outer wall of the first housing 150 is used to cooperate with the locking assembly 300 to detachably connect the connector body 100 to the motherboard 200. The second housing 160 can be a near-rectangular box-shaped structure, and the size of the second housing 160 is smaller than that of the first housing 150. The second housing 160 can be received in the receiving cavity of the first housing 150 by snap-fit ​​or crimping. The fixing part 111 of the first conductive terminal 110 is wrapped inside the second housing 160, and the flexible part 112 of the first conductive terminal 110 passes through the second housing 160 and the first housing 150 in sequence and extends out to abut against the electrical contact point 220 for conduction. The connector body 100 provided in this example has a double-shell structure, which provides better overall rigidity, better drop and impact resistance, and stronger stability.

[0043] As shown in Figure 1, in one possible embodiment, the first housing 150 has a first cutout area 151 and a second cutout area 152 disposed adjacent to each other. The first cutout area 151 is disposed facing the motherboard 200, and the second cutout area 152 is disposed on the side of the first housing 150 away from the first conductive terminal 110. The second housing 160 has a third cutout area 161, which communicates with the second cutout area 152 to form a power outlet. The second housing 160 passes through the first cutout area 151 and is received in the first clearance notch 210.

[0044] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the first housing 150 and the second housing 160, as well as their cooperative assembly method, are optimized. Specifically, a first cutout area 151 is provided on the bottom surface of the first housing 150 to avoid the bottom of the second housing 160; a second cutout area 152 is provided on the side surface of the first housing 150 to avoid the side surface of the second housing 160. Simultaneously, a third cutout area 161 is provided on the side surface of the second housing 160 to communicate with the second cutout area 152, forming a plug-in port for inserting external active devices such as power cord interfaces. The plug-in port and the first conductive terminal 110 are spaced apart along the second direction Y. The connector body 100 provided in this embodiment has a high degree of cooperative fit and strong structural stability.

[0045] As shown in Figure 3, in one possible embodiment, the connector body 100 further includes a control element 170 and a second conductive terminal 180. The control element 170 is disposed within the second housing 160; the second conductive terminal 180 is electrically connected to the first conductive terminal 110 through the control element 170, and the second conductive terminal 180, the control element 170, and the first conductive terminal 110 are arranged sequentially along the second direction Y.

[0046] In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the connector body 100 is further optimized. Specifically, the connector body 100 is configured as a combination of at least a first conductive terminal 110, a connecting ear 120, a first housing 150, a second housing 160, a control element 170, and a second conductive terminal 180. The control element 170 can be a circuit board or a chip, and the control element 170 can be glued to a support inside the second housing 160. The second conductive terminal 180 can be an electrical connector, one end of which is electrically connected to the control element 170, and the other end of which is exposed in the plug-in port for electrical connection to an external active device. Compared to the traditional connectors that require integral molding of electrical terminals and the assembly requirements between the integral electrical terminals and the second housing 160, the connector body 100 provided in this embodiment segments the power / signal conduction path, allowing it to travel from the second conductive terminal 180 side through the control component 170 to the first conductive terminal 110 side, and finally to the main board 200 through the first conductive terminal 110 and the electrical contact point 220. This effectively reduces the production difficulty and subsequent assembly difficulty of the connector body 100, reduces production costs, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0047] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, in one possible embodiment, the locking assembly 300 includes a fastener 310 and a locking member 320. The fastener 310 passes sequentially through the connecting ear 120 and the main board 200, and the locking member 320 is threadedly connected to the side of the fastener 310 near the main board 200. With this configuration, the fastener 310 can pass sequentially through the through hole on the connecting ear 120 and the corresponding connecting hole on the main board 200, and then the locking member 320 can be fitted onto the side of the fastener 310 near the main board 200. Tightening the locking member 320 until it presses against the main board 200 locks the connector body 100 and the main board 200 in the Z-direction, improving the structural stability and reliability of the connector module.

[0048] Furthermore, this application also provides an electronic device including a connector module as described in any of the preceding embodiments. The specific structure of the connector module is the same as described in the above embodiments. Since this electronic device adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0049] In this embodiment, the electronic device may include a power cord and products such as a mobile phone, computer, iPad, e-reader, or smartwatch (the following description uses a mobile phone as an example). One end of the power cord can be plugged into a battery power source or mains power, and the other end of the power cord is plugged into the power port of the connector body 100. The motherboard 200 of the connector module is assembled in a designated position on the mobile phone and electrically connected to the main control board of the mobile phone. In this way, the current from the battery or mains power can be transmitted to the mobile phone through the power cord → second conductive terminal 180 → control component 170 → first conductive terminal 110 → electrical contact point 220 → motherboard 200 → mobile phone main control board to achieve charging of the mobile phone. Alternatively, the electronic device may include a data cable and a mobile phone. One end of the data cable can be plugged into a terminal computer, and the other end of the data cable is plugged into the power port of the connector body 100. The motherboard 200 of the connector module is assembled in a designated position on the mobile phone and electrically connected to the main control board of the mobile phone. In this way, image information or text information in the mobile phone can be transmitted to the terminal through the mobile phone main control board → motherboard 200 → electrical contact point 220 → first conductive terminal 110 → control component 170 → second conductive terminal 180 → data cable → computer, realizing information transmission on the mobile phone.

[0050] Furthermore, in this example, the electronic device assembles the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200 into a single structure before placing it into the designated location on the device. This effectively reduces assembly errors and improves assembly accuracy and yield. Compared to traditional electronic devices that require assembling the motherboard 200 first, then the connector body 100, and finally both the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200, the assembly method provided in this example simplifies the assembly process, improves efficiency, and effectively avoids assembly errors and misalignments between the connector body 100 and the motherboard 200. This enhances overall structural stability and reliability, and improves the overall performance of the electronic device.

[0051] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a," "an," and "described" as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms "comprising," "including," "containing," and "having" are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a specific order as described or illustrated, unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0052] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the embodiments.

[0053] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

[0054] 100: Connector body 101: First contact surface 102: Second contact surface 110: First conductive terminal 111: Fixing part 112: Flexible part 120: Connecting Ear 130: Second avoidance gap 140: Third Avoidance Gap 150: First shell 151: First hollowed-out area 152: Second hollow area 160: Second shell 161: Third hollow area 170: Control components 180: Second conductive terminal 200: Motherboard 210: First Avoidance Gap 211: First sidewall 212: Second sidewall 213: Third sidewall 220: Electrical contact point 230: Limiting protrusion 300: Locking assembly 310: Fasteners 320: Locking component X: First direction Y: Second direction Z: Third-party direction

Claims

1. A connector module, comprising: The connector body includes a first conductive terminal and a connecting ear, the connecting ear extending outward along a first direction of the connector body, and the first conductive terminal and the connecting ear being spaced apart in a second direction of the connector body; the motherboard has a first clearance notch and an electrical contact point, the first clearance notch penetrating the motherboard along a third direction of the connector body, the electrical contact point being correspondingly disposed to the first conductive terminal, at least a portion of the connector body being inserted into the first clearance notch, the first conductive terminal abutting against and conducting with the electrical contact point, and the projection of the first conductive terminal in the second direction at least partially overlapping the projection of the electrical contact point in the second direction; And a locking assembly, which locks the connector body and the motherboard upwards to the third party via the connecting ear.

2. The connector module according to claim 1, wherein, The first clearance notch includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a third sidewall arranged sequentially. The third sidewall is arranged opposite to the first sidewall and is spaced apart in the first direction. The electrical contact point is arranged on the second sidewall. The first conductive terminal has a first abutting surface that exposes the connector body and faces the second sidewall. The first abutting surface abuts against and conducts the electrical contact point in the second direction.

3. The connector module according to claim 2, wherein, The first conductive terminal includes a fixed portion and a flexible portion connected to the fixed portion along the third direction. The connector body also includes a second clearance notch disposed opposite to the second sidewall. The flexible portion is suspended in the second clearance notch so that the flexible portion has at least the deformation capability along the second direction.

4. The connector module according to claim 3, wherein, The connector body also includes a third clearance notch disposed above the second sidewall, the third clearance notch and the second clearance notch being disposed on opposite sides of the first conductive terminal along the second direction.

5. The connector module according to claim 2, wherein, The projection of the first conductive terminal in the third direction at least partially overlaps with the projection of the electrical contact point in the third direction.

6. The connector module according to claim 2, wherein, At least two limiting protrusions are provided on the second sidewall. The at least two limiting protrusions are spaced apart in the second direction. Two adjacent limiting protrusions enclose each other to form a limiting groove. The limiting groove extends along the third direction. The first conductive terminal is inserted into the limiting groove.

7. The connector module according to claim 1, wherein, The electrical contact point is disposed on the side of the motherboard facing the connector body. The first conductive terminal has a second abutting surface that protrudes from the connector body and faces the electrical contact point. The second abutting surface abuts against the third party and conducts electricity to the electrical contact point.

8. The connector module according to claim 1, wherein, The connector body further includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing is sleeved outside the second housing. The connecting ear is disposed on the side of the first housing facing the motherboard. One end of the first conductive terminal is disposed inside the second housing, and the other end of the first conductive terminal is exposed and abuts against the electrical contact point.

9. The connector module according to claim 8, wherein, The first housing has a first cutout area and a second cutout area arranged adjacent to each other. The first cutout area is disposed facing the motherboard, and the second cutout area is disposed on the side of the first housing away from the first conductive terminal. The second housing has a third cutout area, which communicates with the second cutout area to form a power outlet. The second housing passes through the first cutout area and is housed in the first clearance notch.

10. The connector module according to claim 8, wherein, The connector body further includes a control component and a second conductive terminal. The control component is disposed inside the second housing. The second conductive terminal is electrically connected to the first conductive terminal through the control component. The second conductive terminal, the control component, and the first conductive terminal are arranged sequentially along the second direction.

11. The connector module according to claim 1, wherein, The locking assembly includes a fastener and a locking member. The fastener passes through the connecting lug and the main board in sequence, and the locking member is threadedly connected to the fastener on the side near the main board.

12. An electronic device comprising a connector module as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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