Cable connectors and electronic equipment

Abstract

The present invention provides a flat cable connector and electronic device, wherein the flat cable connector includes a base and a cover plate, wherein the base is provided with a connection terminal and a receiving portion, and the cover plate is provided with a buckle, wherein the buckle is formed with a guide surface and a retaining surface; a first end of the cover plate is connected to the base and cooperates with the base to form a socket, wherein the connection terminal can contact a contact point of the flat cable connection end when the flat cable connection end is inserted into the socket and enters the receiving portion, and a second end of the cover plate can move relative to the base to achieve an open state and a locked state; when the second end of the cover plate is in the locked state, the guide surface can contact and slide relative to the end of the flat cable connection end inserted through the socket, so that the buckle can pass over the end of the flat cable connection end and engage with the buckle of the flat cable connection end, and the buckle can release the state of being locked with the buckle of the flat cable connection end when the second end of the cover plate is in the open state. The present invention can improve the convenience of using the flat cable connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to connection equipment technology, and in particular to a cable connector and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] Cable connectors are commonly used components in electronic devices, and they can be used to easily connect cables to circuit boards.

[0003] Please refer to Figure 1 The existing cable connector includes a base 001 and a cover 002. The base is provided with a receiving portion 003 and a connecting terminal 004. The receiving portion 003 is used to accommodate the connecting end 005 of the cable; the cover is provided with a clamping piece 006, and the cover 002 is rotatably connected to the base 001 through a rotating shaft. The cover 002 can rotate relative to the base 001 around the rotating shaft to achieve an open state and a buckled state. When the cover 002 is in the open state, the receiving portion 003 can be exposed to allow the cable to enter the receiving portion 003. When the cover 002 is in the buckled state, the clamping piece 006 can be clamped and connected with the bayonet 007 of the cable connecting end 005, thereby connecting and positioning the cable; at the same time, when the cover 002 is in the buckled state, it can also press the elastic arm of the connecting terminal 004, so that the connecting terminal 004 can contact the contact of the cable connecting end 005, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the cable connector and the cable.

[0004] Currently, when the flat cable needs to be connected to the flat cable connector, the cover 002 needs to be opened, and then the connecting end of the flat cable needs to be placed into the accommodating portion 003, and then the cover needs to be buckled to complete the connection between the flat cable and the flat cable connector; when the flat cable needs to be disassembled from the flat cable connector, the cover 002 needs to be opened again to release the connection between the clamping member 006 and the clamping portion 007 of the flat cable connecting end 005, so that the flat cable connecting end 005 can be taken out of the accommodating portion 003. The operation is relatively cumbersome, which reduces the convenience of using the flat cable connector. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides a cable connector and an electronic device to improve the convenience of using the cable connector.

[0006] On one hand, the present invention provides a flat cable connector, comprising a base and a cover, wherein the base is provided with a connecting terminal and a receiving portion, and the cover is provided with a buckle, wherein the buckle is formed with a guide surface and a holding surface; a first end of the cover is connected to the base and cooperates with the base to form a socket, wherein the socket is used for inserting the connecting end of the flat cable into the receiving portion, and the connecting terminal can contact the contact point of the connecting end of the flat cable when the connecting end of the flat cable enters the receiving portion, and the second end of the cover can move relative to the base to achieve an open state and a buckled state. The guide surface can contact and slide relatively with the end of the cable connection end inserted by the socket when the second end of the cover is in the buckled state, so that the buckle can pass over the end of the cable connection end and be clamped into the bayonet of the cable connection end; the holding surface can be clamped with the bayonet when the buckle is clamped into the bayonet, so as to at least limit the movement of the cable connection end along the axial direction of the socket relative to the base; the buckle can be released from the state of being clamped with the bayonet of the cable connection end when the second end of the cover is in the open state.

[0007] In one possible embodiment of the cable connector, a rotating shaft is provided on both sides of the first end of the cover plate, the width direction of the cover plate is perpendicular to the axial direction of the socket, the rotating shaft is arranged along the width direction of the cover plate, the cover plate is rotatably connected to the base via the rotating shaft, and the cover plate can rotate relative to the base with the rotating shaft as the center, so that the second end of the cover plate reaches the open state and the buckled state.

[0008] In one embodiment, the cable connector further includes a metal piece connected to the base. The metal piece and the base cooperate to form a bearing portion, and the rotating shaft is disposed in the bearing portion to enable the cover to be rotatably connected to the base.

[0009] In one embodiment of the cable connector, the metal part includes a limiting side plate and a limiting top plate, and the limiting side plate and the limiting top plate cooperate with the base to form the bearing portion. The limiting side plate can contact the rotating shaft to limit the rotating shaft from moving away from the base along the axial direction of the socket, and the limiting top plate can contact the rotating shaft to limit the rotating shaft from moving away from the base along the height direction of the base.

[0010] In one embodiment of the cable connector, the metal part also includes a plug-in board and a snap-in board, the first end of the plug-in board is connected to the limit top plate, the second end of the plug-in board is connected to the snap-in board, the limit top plate is connected to the limit side plate, the plug-in board and the limit top plate form a first set angle, the plug-in board and the snap-in board form a second set angle, and the limit top plate and the limit side plate form a third set angle; a first limit portion is formed on the top surface of the base, a second limit portion is formed on the bottom surface of the base, a slot is provided on the end surface of the base, the plug-in board is inserted into the slot, the limit top plate contacts the first limit portion and the snap-in board contacts the second limit portion, so as to limit the movement of the metal part relative to the base along the height direction of the base.

[0011] In one embodiment of the cable connector, the first setting angle, the second setting angle, and the third setting angle are all 90 degrees.

[0012] In one possible embodiment of the cable connector, the cover plate is a metal cover plate, the rotating shaft is a metal rotating shaft, the metal rotating shaft and the metal cover plate are an integrally formed structure, the metal part is an integrally formed metal part, the limiting side plate and the limiting top plate are in contact with the metal rotating shaft, and the clamping plate is used to be welded to the circuit board to ground the metal cover plate.

[0013] In one embodiment of the cable connector, the connecting terminal includes a first elastic arm and a second elastic arm, and the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm can cooperate to clamp the connecting end of the cable when the connecting end of the cable enters the accommodating portion, and the first elastic arm and / or the second elastic arm can contact the contact of the connecting end of the cable to electrically connect the connecting terminal to the cable.

[0014] In one embodiment of the cable connector, the clip includes an elastic rod and a clamping head, the elastic rod is connected between the clamping head and the cover plate, the elastic rod extends along the length direction of the cover plate, the width direction of the cover plate is perpendicular to the axial direction of the socket, the guide surface is formed at the first end of the clamping head, and the clamping surface is formed at the second end of the clamping head.

[0015] In one embodiment of the cable connector, the cover plate is provided with a detection window, and the detection window is used to expose an edge of the bayonet when the buckle is engaged with the bayonet.

[0016] In one embodiment of the cable connector, the cover is a metal cover, the buckle is a metal buckle, and the metal buckle and the metal cover are an integrally formed structure.

[0017] In one embodiment of the cable connector, the base includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are spaced apart along the axial direction of the socket, the connecting terminal includes a first connecting terminal and a second connecting terminal, the first connecting terminal is connected to the first connecting portion, and the second connecting terminal is connected to the second connecting portion, there are multiple first connecting terminals and second connecting terminals, and the first connecting terminals and the second connecting terminals are alternately arranged in sequence along the width direction of the base, and the width direction of the base is perpendicular to the axial direction of the socket.

[0018] In one embodiment of the cable connector, the base is a plastic base, and the first connecting terminal and the base, as well as the second connecting terminal and the base, are connected by insert molding technology.

[0019] In one embodiment of the flat cable connector, the first connecting terminal includes a first contact, and the second connecting terminal includes a second contact, and the first contact and the second contact can be in contact with the contact point of the flat cable connection end when the connection end of the flat cable enters the accommodating portion, a plurality of the first contacts are arranged along a first straight line in the width direction of the base, and a plurality of the second contacts are arranged along a second straight line in the width direction of the base, the first straight line and the second straight line are parallel and spaced apart in the axial direction of the socket; the width direction of the cover plate is consistent with the width direction of the base, and a first clearance hole and a second clearance hole are formed on the cover plate, and the first clearance hole can The second end of the cover plate is in the buckled state and corresponds to the position of the first contact, and the first contact can extend into the first clearance hole when it is in contact with the cable connection end; the second clearance hole can correspond to the position of the second contact when the second end of the cover plate is in the buckled state, and the second contact can extend into the second clearance hole when it is in contact with the cable connection end, a plurality of first clearance holes are arranged along a third straight line in the width direction of the cover plate, a plurality of second contacts are arranged along a fourth straight line in the width direction of the base, the third straight line and the fourth straight line are parallel and spaced apart in the length direction of the cover plate.

[0020] Another aspect of the present invention provides an electronic device, comprising a circuit board and the cable connector provided by the present invention, wherein the base is connected to the circuit board, and the connecting terminal is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0021] Based on the above, the cable connector provided by the present invention can be connected to the circuit board during use, and the connecting terminal can be electrically connected to the circuit board. When it is necessary to connect the cable, the second end of the cover plate is in a buckled state, and the cable connecting end can be directly inserted into the accommodating portion from the socket. During the insertion of the cable connecting end into the socket, the guide surface of the buckle will contact and slide relative to the end of the cable connecting end. The guiding action of the guide surface can enable the buckle to pass over the end of the cable connecting end and snap into the snap of the cable connecting end, so that the clamping surface can be clamped with the snap to at least limit the movement of the cable connecting end along the axial direction of the socket relative to the base, preventing the cable connecting end from exiting the socket. At the same time, the connecting terminal contacts and electrically connects with the contact of the cable connecting end, thereby achieving electrical connection between the cable and the circuit board. When it is necessary to remove the cable, the second end of the cover plate can be moved relative to the base to reach an open state, at which time the clamping state of the buckle and the snap of the cable connecting end can be released, so that the cable connecting end can be easily removed from the socket, releasing the electrical connection between the cable and the circuit board. As a result, when connecting the cable to the cable connector, there's no need to open the second end of the cover, simplifying the process and facilitating automated assembly. Furthermore, when the cable's connecting end is inserted into the receiving portion through the socket and the latch engages the buckle, when the cable is pulled upward, it contacts and applies force to the edge of the socket. Since the first end of the cover can't be opened, the cover won't be lifted, thereby improving the reliability of the cable connector. Furthermore, the simple buckle structure helps reduce the height of the cable connector, thereby facilitating miniaturization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a cable connector in the prior art;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention with the cover of the cable connector in a closed state;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention with the cover of the cable connector open;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a metal component of a cable connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a connecting terminal of a cable connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7A schematic structural diagram of another cable connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of another cable connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Reference numerals:

[0031] Existing technology:

[0032] 001: base; 002: cover; 003: receiving part;

[0033] 004: Connecting terminal; 005: Connecting end; 006: Clamping piece;

[0034] 007: Bayonet.

[0035] This application:

[0036] 101: Base; 102: Cover; 103: Connection terminal;

[0037] 104: accommodating portion; 105: buckle; 106: guide surface;

[0038] 107: holding surface; 108: socket; 109: rotating shaft;

[0039] 110: Metal parts; 111: Bearing; 112: Limiting side plate;

[0040] 113: Limiting top plate; 114: Plug-in plate; 115: Card-connecting plate;

[0041] 116: first limiting portion; 117: second limiting portion; 118: slot;

[0042] 119: first elastic arm; 120: second elastic arm; 121: elastic rod;

[0043] 122: clamping head; 123: detection window; 124: first connecting portion;

[0044] 125: second connection portion; 126: first connection terminal; 127: second connection terminal;

[0045] 128: first contact; 129: second contact; 130: first clearance hole;

[0046] 131: Second clearance hole; 201: Connection end; 202: Bayonet;

[0047] 301: Circuit board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] In order to make the purposes, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The embodiment of the present invention provides a flat cable connector, including a base 101 and a cover 102. The base 101 is provided with a connecting terminal 103 and a receiving portion 104. The cover 102 is provided with a buckle 105. The buckle 105 is formed with a guide surface 106 and a holding surface 107. The first end of the cover 102 is connected to the base 101 and cooperates with the base 101 to form a socket 108. The socket 108 is used for inserting the connecting end 201 of the flat cable into the receiving portion 104. The connecting terminal 103 can contact the contact point of the connecting end 201 of the flat cable when the connecting end 201 of the flat cable enters the receiving portion 104. The second end of the cover 102 can move relative to the base 101 to The guide surface 106 can contact and slide relatively with the end of the cable connection end 201 inserted by the socket 108 when the second end of the cover 102 is in the buckled state, so that the buckle 105 can pass over the end of the cable connection end 201 and be clamped into the bayonet 202 of the cable connection end 201. The holding surface 107 can be clamped with the bayonet 202 when the buckle 105 is clamped into the bayonet 202, so as to at least limit the movement of the cable connection end 201 along the axial direction of the socket 108 relative to the base 101. The buckle 105 can be released from the clamping state with the bayonet 202 of the cable connection end 201 when the second end of the cover 102 is in the open state.

[0050] During use, the cable connector in the embodiment of the present invention can connect the base 101 to the circuit board 301 , and electrically connect the connecting terminal 103 to the circuit board 301 . When it is necessary to connect the cable, the second end of the cover 102 can be in the buckled state, and the cable connection end 201 can be directly inserted into the accommodating portion 104 from the socket 108. During the process of inserting the cable connection end 201 into the socket 108, the guide surface 106 of the buckle 105 will contact and slide relative to the end of the cable connection end 201. The guiding effect of the guide surface 106 can enable the buckle 105 to pass over the end of the cable connection end 201 and be locked into the buckle 202 of the cable connection end 201, so that the holding surface 107 can be locked with the buckle 202 to at least limit the movement of the cable connection end 201 along the axial direction of the socket 108 relative to the base 101, preventing the cable connection end 201 from exiting the socket 108. At the same time, the connecting terminal 103 contacts and is electrically connected to the contact point of the cable connection end 201, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the cable and the circuit board 301. When the cable needs to be removed, the second end of the cover 102 can be moved relative to the base 101 to open the cover. This releases the latch 105 from the latch 202 of the cable connector 201, allowing the cable connector 201 to be easily removed from the socket 108, releasing the electrical connection between the cable and the circuit board 301. Therefore, when connecting the cable to the cable connector, there is no need to open the second end of the cover 102, simplifying the operation and improving the convenience of the cable connector. This also facilitates automated assembly and disassembly of the cable connector using automated equipment. Furthermore, when the cable connector 201 is inserted into the receiving portion 104 through the socket 108 and the latch 202 is engaged with the latch 105, when the cable is pulled upward, the cable will contact and apply force to the edge of the socket 108. Since the first end of the cover 102 cannot be opened, the cover 102 will not be lifted, thereby improving the reliability of the cable connector. In addition, the buckle 105 has a simple structure, which helps to reduce the height of the cable connector, thereby facilitating the miniaturization of the cable connector.

[0051] In this embodiment, a rotation shaft 109 is provided on both sides of the first end of the cover plate 102. The width direction of the cover plate 102 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the socket 108. The rotation shaft 109 is arranged along the width direction of the cover plate 102. The cover plate 102 is rotatably connected to the base 101 via the rotation shaft 109. The cover plate 102 can rotate relative to the base 101 around the rotation shaft 109 to adjust the second end of the cover plate 102 to an open state and a closed state. The second end of the cover plate 102 can be adjusted to an open state and a closed state by rotating the cover plate 102 relative to the base 101 around the rotation shaft 109. The operation is simple and convenient. The two sides of the first end of the cover plate 102 are rotatably connected to the base 101 via the rotation shaft 109, and the structure has good stability. Of course, the cover plate 102 can also be made of elastic, flexible materials, so that the second end of the cover plate 102 can move relative to the base 101 when the first end of the cover plate 102 is fixedly connected to the base 101.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the cable connector further includes a metal member 110 connected to the base 101. The metal member 110 and the base 101 cooperate to form a bearing portion 111. The rotating shaft 109 is disposed within the bearing portion 111 to enable the cover 102 to be rotatably connected to the base 101. The use of the metal member 110 improves the strength of the bearing portion 111, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection between the cover 102 and the base 101.

[0053] In this embodiment, the metal member 110 includes a limiting side plate 112 and a limiting top plate 113. The limiting side plates 112 and the limiting top plate 113 cooperate with the base 101 to form a bearing portion 111. The limiting side plates 112 can contact the rotating shaft 109 to limit the rotating shaft 109 from moving away from the base 101 along the axial direction of the socket 108. The limiting top plate 113 can contact the rotating shaft 109 to limit the rotating shaft 109 from moving away from the base 101 along the height direction of the base 101. As a result, the metal member 110 can limit the movement of the rotating shaft 109 in two directions, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the cover 102 and the base 101.

[0054] In this embodiment, the metal member 110 further includes a plug-in plate 114 and a snap-in plate 115. The first end of the plug-in plate 114 is connected to the limit top plate 113, the second end of the plug-in plate 114 is connected to the snap-in plate 115, the limit top plate 113 is connected to the limit side plate 112, the plug-in plate 114 and the limit top plate 113 form a first set angle, the plug-in plate 114 and the snap-in plate 115 form a second set angle, the limit top plate 113 and the limit side plate 112 are connected. A third set angle is formed; a first limiting portion 116 is formed on the top surface of the base 101, a second limiting portion 117 is formed on the bottom surface of the base 101, a slot 118 is provided on the end surface of the base 101, the plug-in board 114 is inserted into the slot 118, the limiting top plate 113 is in contact with the first limiting portion 116 and the clamping plate 115 is in contact with the second limiting portion 117 to limit the movement of the metal part 110 relative to the base 101 along the height direction of the base 101. Therefore, during the assembly of the flat cable connector, the cover plate 102 can be pre-installed on the base 101, and the rotating shaft 109 can be located at the position corresponding to the bearing portion 111. Then, the plug-in board 114 can be inserted into the slot 118. At this time, the limiting top plate 113 contacts the first limiting portion 116 and the clamping plate 115 contacts the second limiting portion 117, thereby completing the installation of the metal component 110 and restricting the rotating shaft 109 within the bearing portion 111 formed by the limiting top plate 113, the limiting side plates 112, and the base 101. As a result, the flat cable connector is simple and convenient to assemble, and has a high structural strength.

[0055] In this embodiment, the first setting angle, the second setting angle, and the third setting angle are all 90 degrees, thereby improving the structural strength of the metal member 110 and reducing the space occupied by the metal member 110 .

[0056] In this embodiment, the cover plate 102 is a metal cover plate 102, the rotating shaft 109 is a metal rotating shaft 109, the metal rotating shaft 109 and the metal cover plate 102 are integrally formed, the metal member 110 is an integrally formed metal member 110, the limiting side plates 112 and the limiting top plate 113 are in contact with the metal rotating shaft 109, and the clamping plate 115 is used to be welded to the circuit board 301 to ground the metal cover plate 102. Because the cover plate 102 is a metal cover plate 102, it can shield electromagnetic interference and has high strength, which facilitates the reduction of the thickness of the cover plate 102 and the miniaturization of the cable connector. Because the rotating shaft 109 is a metal rotating shaft 109 and is in contact with the metal member 110, when the clamping plate 115 is welded to the circuit board 301, it can ground the metal cover plate 102, thereby improving the shielding effect.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 6In this embodiment, the connecting terminal 103 includes a first elastic arm 119 and a second elastic arm 120. The first elastic arm 119 and the second elastic arm 120 can cooperate to clamp the flat cable connecting end 201 when the flat cable connecting end 201 enters the accommodating portion 104. The first elastic arm 119 and / or the second elastic arm 120 can contact the contact points of the flat cable connecting end 201, thereby electrically connecting the connecting terminal 103 to the flat cable. Because the first elastic arm 119 and the second elastic arm 120 can cooperate to clamp the flat cable connecting end 201, the stability of the connection between the flat cable connector and the flat cable connecting end 201 can be improved.

[0058] In this embodiment, the buckle 105 includes an elastic rod 121 and a clamping head 122. The elastic rod 121 is connected between the clamping head 122 and the cover plate 102. The elastic rod 121 extends along the length of the cover plate 102. The width of the cover plate 102 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the socket 108. The guide surface 106 is formed at the first end of the clamping head 122, and the retaining surface 107 is formed at the second end of the clamping head 122. Therefore, the provision of the elastic rod 121 helps to improve the elastic deformation performance of the buckle 105, thereby allowing the buckle 105 to more easily pass over the end of the cable connection end 201 and enter the clamping head 202 of the cable connection end 201, making operation more labor-saving.

[0059] In this embodiment, the cover plate 102 is provided with a detection window 123, which is used to expose the edge of the latch 202 when the latch 105 is engaged with the latch 202. Thus, the detection device can capture an image of the edge of the latch 202 through the detection window 123, and thus determine whether the cable connector 201 is properly connected by measuring the distance between the edge of the latch 202 and the first or second end of the cover plate 102, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the cable connector and the cable connector 201.

[0060] In this embodiment, the cover plate 102 is a metal cover plate 102, and the clip 105 is a metal clip 105. The metal clip 105 and the metal cover plate 102 are integrally formed. As a result, the metal cover plate 102 can shield electromagnetic interference and has high strength, which facilitates the reduction of the thickness of the cover plate 102 and the miniaturization of the cable connector. Furthermore, the metal clip 105 is strong and reliable. Furthermore, the metal clip 105 and the metal cover plate 102 are integrally formed and can be formed by cutting and bending a single piece of metal sheet, which is easy to process and provides high overall strength.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8In this embodiment, the base 101 includes a first connecting portion 124 and a second connecting portion 125, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the socket 108. The connecting terminal 103 includes a first connecting terminal 126 and a second connecting terminal 127, with the first connecting terminal 126 connected to the first connecting portion 124 and the second connecting terminal 127 connected to the second connecting portion 125. There are multiple first connecting terminals 126 and second connecting terminals 127, which are alternately arranged along the width of the base 101. The width of the base 101 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the socket 108. Since the base 101 is typically made of plastic, a narrow width of the base 101 between two adjacent first connecting terminals 126 and between two adjacent second connecting terminals 127 would affect the structural strength. Since the first connection terminals 126 and the second connection terminals 127 are alternately arranged in sequence along the width direction of the base 101, and the first connection terminals 126 are connected to the first connection portion 124, and the second connection terminals 127 are connected to the second connection portion 125, when the distance between the first connection terminals 126 and the second connection terminals 127 is reduced, it is still possible to ensure that the base 101 portion between two adjacent first connection terminals 126 and between two adjacent second connection terminals 127 has sufficient width, so that the distance between the first connection terminals 126 and the second connection terminals 127 can be reduced while ensuring strength, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the cable connector.

[0062] In this embodiment, the base 101 is a plastic base 101, and the first connecting terminal 126 and the base 101, as well as the second connecting terminal 127 and the base 101, are connected via insert molding. This facilitates assembly of the cable connector and improves the connection strength between the first connecting terminal 126, the second connecting terminal 127, and the base 101.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first connection terminal 126 includes a first contact 128, and the second connection terminal 127 includes a second contact 129. The first contact 128 and the second contact 129 can contact the contact point of the cable connection end 201 when the cable connection end 201 enters the accommodating portion 104. The plurality of first contacts 128 are arranged along a first straight line in the width direction of the base 101, and the plurality of second contacts 129 are arranged along a second straight line in the width direction of the base 101. The first straight line and the second straight line are parallel and spaced apart in the axial direction of the socket 108. The width direction of the cover plate 102 is consistent with the width direction of the base 101. The cover plate 102 is formed with a first clearance hole 130 and a second clearance hole 131. The first clearance hole 130 is arranged along a first straight line in the width direction of the base 101. 30 can correspond to the position of the first contact 128 when the second end of the cover plate 102 is in a buckled state, and the first contact 128 can extend into the first clearance hole 130 when it is in contact with the cable connection end 201; the second clearance hole 131 can correspond to the position of the second contact 129 when the second end of the cover plate 102 is in a buckled state, and the second contact 129 can extend into the second clearance hole 131 when it is in contact with the cable connection end 201. The multiple first clearance holes 130 are arranged along a third straight line in the width direction of the cover plate 102, and the multiple second contacts 129 are arranged along a fourth straight line in the width direction of the base 101. The third straight line and the fourth straight line are parallel and are spaced apart in the length direction of the cover plate 102.

[0064] Thus, when the connecting end 201 of the flat cable enters the accommodating portion 104 and contacts the first and second contacts 128, 129, a force is applied to the first and second contacts 128, 129, causing them to move toward the cover 102 and extend into the first and second clearance holes 130, 131, respectively. By providing the clearance holes, when the cover 102 is engaged with the base 101, even if the distance between the cover 102 and the first and second contacts 128, 129 is reduced, the cover 102 will not interfere with the movement of the first and second contacts 128, 129, thereby facilitating a reduction in the height of the flat cable connector and, in turn, miniaturization of the flat cable connector.

[0065] An embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, including a circuit board 301 and the cable connector according to any embodiment of the present invention. The base 101 is connected to the circuit board 301 , and the connection terminal 103 is electrically connected to the circuit board 301 .

[0066] In the electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention, when a cable needs to be connected, the second end of the cover 102 can be in a buckled state, and the cable connection end 201 can be directly inserted into the accommodating portion 104 through the socket 108. During the insertion of the cable connection end 201 into the socket 108, the guide surface 106 of the buckle 105 will contact and slide relative to the end of the cable connection end 201. The guiding effect of the guide surface 106 can enable the buckle 105 to pass over the end of the cable connection end 201 and snap into the snap hole 202 of the cable connection end 201, so that the holding surface 107 can be locked with the snap hole 202 to at least limit the movement of the cable connection end 201 along the axial direction of the socket 108 relative to the base 101, preventing the cable connection end 201 from exiting the socket 108. At the same time, the connecting terminal 103 contacts and is electrically connected to the contact point of the cable connection end 201, thereby achieving electrical connection between the cable and the circuit board 301. When the cable needs to be removed, the second end of the cover 102 can be moved relative to the base 101 to open the cover. This releases the latch 105 from the latch 202 of the cable connector 201, allowing the cable connector 201 to be easily removed from the socket 108, releasing the electrical connection between the cable and the circuit board 301. Therefore, when connecting the cable to the cable connector, there is no need to open the second end of the cover 102, simplifying the operation and improving the convenience of the cable connector. This also facilitates automated assembly and disassembly of the cable connector using automated equipment. Furthermore, when the cable connector 201 is inserted into the receiving portion 104 through the socket 108 and the latch 202 is engaged with the latch 105, when the cable is pulled upward, the cable will contact and apply force to the edge of the socket 108. Since the first end of the cover 102 cannot be opened, the cover 102 will not be lifted, thereby improving the reliability of the cable connector. In addition, the buckle 105 has a simple structure, which helps to reduce the height of the cable connector, thereby facilitating the miniaturization of the cable connector and the electronic device.

[0067] In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and integrate different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as features of different embodiments or examples, unless otherwise inconsistent.

[0068] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0069] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A cable connector, characterized in that: It includes a base and a cover plate, wherein the base is provided with a connecting terminal and a receiving portion, and the cover plate is provided with a buckle, wherein the buckle is formed with a guide surface and a holding surface; The first end of the cover is connected to the base and cooperates with the base to form a socket, the socket is used for the connection end of the cable to be inserted into the receiving portion, and the connection terminal can contact the contact point of the cable connection end when the connection end of the cable enters the receiving portion. The second end of the cover can move relative to the base to achieve an open state and a closed state; The guide surface can contact and slide relatively with the end of the cable connection end inserted through the socket when the second end of the cover is in the engaged state, so that the buckle can pass over the end of the cable connection end and snap into the snap-in of the cable connection end; the retaining surface can be snap-into the snap-in when the buckle is snap-into the snap-in, so as to at least limit the movement of the cable connection end along the axial direction of the socket relative to the base; the buckle can be released from the snap-in of the cable connection end when the second end of the cover is in the open state; Rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the first end of the cover plate, and the cover plate is rotatably connected to the base via the rotating shafts. The cover plate can rotate relative to the base around the rotating shafts so that the second end of the cover plate reaches the open state and the closed state; The connecting terminal includes a first elastic arm and a second elastic arm. The first elastic arm and the second elastic arm can cooperate to clamp the connecting end of the cable when the connecting end of the cable enters the accommodating portion.

2. The cable connector according to claim 1, wherein: The width direction of the cover plate is perpendicular to the axial direction of the socket, and the rotating shaft is arranged along the width direction of the cover plate.

3. The cable connector according to claim 2, wherein: It also includes a metal piece, which is connected to the base. The metal piece and the base cooperate to form a bearing portion, and the rotating shaft is arranged in the bearing portion to enable the cover plate to be rotatably connected to the base.

4. The cable connector according to claim 3, wherein: The metal part includes a limiting side plate and a limiting top plate, and the limiting side plate and the limiting top plate cooperate with the base to form the bearing part. The limiting side plate can contact the rotating shaft to limit the rotating shaft from moving away from the base along the axial direction of the socket, and the limiting top plate can contact the rotating shaft to limit the rotating shaft from moving away from the base along the height direction of the base.

5. The cable connector according to claim 4, wherein: The metal part further includes a plug-in plate and a clamping plate, wherein the first end of the plug-in plate is connected to the limit top plate, the second end of the plug-in plate is connected to the clamping plate, the limit top plate is connected to the limit side plate, the plug-in plate and the limit top plate form a first set angle, the plug-in plate and the clamping plate form a second set angle, and the limit top plate and the limit side plate form a third set angle; A first limiting portion is formed on the top surface of the base, a second limiting portion is formed on the bottom surface of the base, a slot is provided on the end surface of the base, the plug-in board is inserted into the slot, the limiting top plate contacts the first limiting portion and the clamping plate contacts the second limiting portion, so as to limit the movement of the metal part relative to the base along the height direction of the base.

6. The cable connector according to claim 5, wherein: The first setting angle, the second setting angle and the third setting angle are all 90 degrees.

7. The cable connector according to claim 5, wherein: The cover plate is a metal cover plate, the rotating shaft is a metal rotating shaft, the metal rotating shaft and the metal cover plate are an integrally formed structure, the metal part is an integrally formed metal part, the limiting side plate and the limiting top plate are in contact with the metal rotating shaft, and the clamping plate is used to be welded to the circuit board to ground the metal cover plate.

8. The cable connector according to claim 1, wherein: The first elastic arm and / or the second elastic arm can contact the contact point of the flat cable connection end, so that the connection terminal is electrically connected to the flat cable.

9. The cable connector according to claim 1, wherein: The clip includes an elastic rod and a clamping head, the elastic rod is connected between the clamping head and the cover plate, the elastic rod extends along the length direction of the cover plate, the width direction of the cover plate is perpendicular to the axial direction of the socket, the guide surface is formed at the first end of the clamping head, and the clamping surface is formed at the second end of the clamping head.

10. The cable connector according to claim 1, wherein: The cover plate is provided with a detection window, and the detection window is used to expose the edge of the bayonet when the buckle is locked in the bayonet.

11. The cable connector according to claim 1, wherein: The cover plate is a metal cover plate, the buckle is a metal buckle, and the metal buckle and the metal cover plate are an integrally formed structure.

12. The cable connector according to claim 1, wherein: The base includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the socket. The connecting terminal includes a first connecting terminal and a second connecting terminal, the first connecting terminal is connected to the first connecting portion, and the second connecting terminal is connected to the second connecting portion. There are multiple first connecting terminals and second connecting terminals, and the first connecting terminals and the second connecting terminals are arranged alternately in sequence along the width direction of the base. The width direction of the base is perpendicular to the axial direction of the socket.

13. The cable connector according to claim 12, wherein: The base is a plastic base, and the first connecting terminal and the base, as well as the second connecting terminal and the base, are connected by an insert molding technology.

14. The cable connector according to claim 12, wherein: The first connection terminal includes a first contact, and the second connection terminal includes a second contact. The first contact and the second contact are capable of contacting a contact point of the cable connection end when the cable connection end enters the receiving portion. A plurality of the first contacts are arranged along a first straight line in the width direction of the base, and a plurality of the second contacts are arranged along a second straight line in the width direction of the base. The first straight line and the second straight line are parallel and spaced apart in the axial direction of the socket. The width direction of the cover plate is consistent with the width direction of the base. A first clearance hole and a second clearance hole are formed on the cover plate. The first clearance hole can correspond to the position of the first contact when the second end of the cover plate is in the buckled state. The first contact can extend into the first clearance hole when in contact with the cable connection end. The second clearance hole can correspond to the position of the second contact when the second end of the cover is in the buckled state, and the second contact can extend into the second clearance hole when in contact with the cable connection end. A plurality of the first clearance holes are arranged along a third straight line in the width direction of the cover, and a plurality of the second contacts are arranged along a fourth straight line in the width direction of the base. The third straight line and the fourth straight line are parallel and spaced apart in the length direction of the cover.

15. An electronic device, characterized in that: It comprises a circuit board and the cable connector according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the base is connected to the circuit board, and the connecting terminal is electrically connected to the circuit board.

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