A connector assembly

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of connectors, and particularly discloses a connector assembly which comprises a first connecting end and a second connecting end; the first connecting end comprises a first fixed needle seat and a first functional PIN needle group fixed on the first fixed needle seat; a soft sealing convex edge which is outwardly convex and surrounds the first functional PIN needle group is further arranged on the first fixed needle seat; the second connecting end comprises a second fixed needle seat, and a second functional PIN needle group for electrically connecting with the first functional PIN needle group is fixed on the surface of the second fixed needle seat corresponding to the soft sealing convex edge. The application provides the connector assembly which can provide good sealing protection for the electrically connecting part and improve the reliability during work.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of connector, in particular to a connector assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] Generally, the connector assembly comprises a male connector and a female connector. The male connector is usually connected to the end of a data line, and the female connector is usually fixed in a connection slot of a terminal device. When charging or data transmission is needed, the male connector is inserted into the connection slot to make the male PIN group of the male connector and the female PIN group of the female connector electrically connected.

[0003] The current male connector and female connector are mostly rigid contact, and the electrically connected parts of the male PIN group and the female PIN group lack sealing protection. Therefore, when the male connector and the female connector are connected, dust and water vapor can enter the electrically connected parts of the male PIN group and the female PIN group through the contact surface between the male connector and the female connector, which reduces the working reliability of the connector assembly. SUMMARY

[0004] An object of the present application is to provide a connector assembly which can provide good sealing protection for the electrically connected parts and improve the working reliability.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present application provides a connector assembly comprising a first connecting end and a second connecting end.

[0006] The first connecting end comprises a first fixed needle seat and a first functional PIN group fixed on the first fixed needle seat; and a soft sealing protruding edge protruding outward and surrounding the first functional PIN group is further arranged on the first fixed needle seat.

[0007] The second connecting end comprises a second fixed needle seat, and a second functional PIN group for electrically connecting with the first functional PIN group is fixed on the surface of the second fixed needle seat corresponding to the soft sealing protruding edge.

[0008] Optionally, a containing groove is arranged on the surface of the first fixed needle seat close to the second fixed needle seat.

[0009] An end of the soft sealing protruding edge away from the second fixed needle seat is located in the containing groove.

[0010] Optionally, a shielding layer is arranged on the outer side of the second fixed needle seat.

[0011] Optionally, the soft sealing protruding edge and the shielding layer are both made of conductive glue.

[0012] Optionally, the side of the soft sealing protruding edge close to the shielding layer and the side of the shielding layer close to the soft sealing protruding edge are in contact.

[0013] Optionally, the soft sealing flange is electrically connected with a first ground PIN group fixed on the first fixed needle seat;

[0014] The shielding layer is electrically connected with a second ground PIN group fixed on the second fixed needle seat.

[0015] Optionally, the first connection end is a male connector, and the first functional PIN group protrudes from the surface of the first fixed needle seat close to the second connection end;

[0016] The second connection end is a female connector, and the second functional PIN group is flush with the surface of the second fixed needle seat close to the first connection end.

[0017] Optionally, the first connection end is a female connector, and the first functional PIN group is flush with the surface of the first fixed needle seat close to the second connection end;

[0018] The second connection end is a male connector, and the second functional PIN group protrudes from the surface of the second fixed needle seat close to the first connection end.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present application are that a connector assembly is provided, after the first connection end is close to the second connection end, the first functional PIN group is electrically connected with the second functional PIN group, thereby realizing data transmission, and the soft sealing flange is tightly pressed by the first fixed needle seat and the second fixed needle seat, thereby realizing sealing protection of the connection part of the first functional PIN group and the second functional PIN group, and achieving good waterproof and dustproof effect. Therefore, the connector assembly provided in the embodiment can effectively seal and protect the electrical connection part of the first functional PIN group and the second functional PIN group, and has better reliability in work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor.

[0021] Fig. 1 The overall schematic diagram of the first connection end provided in the embodiment is shown in the figure.

[0022] Fig. 2 The exploded schematic diagram of the first connection end provided in the embodiment is shown in the figure.

[0023] Fig. 3 The cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first connection end provided in the embodiment is shown in the figure.

[0024] Fig. 4 This is an overall schematic diagram of the second connection end provided in the embodiment;

[0025] Fig. 5 An exploded view of the second connection end provided in the embodiment;

[0026] Fig. 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the second connection end provided in the embodiment.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1. First connecting end; 101. First pin holder; 1011. Receiving groove; 102. First functional PIN pin group; 103. Soft sealing protrusion; 104. First grounding PIN pin group;

[0029] 2. Second connection terminal; 201. Second pin holder; 202. Second functional PIN pin group; 203. Shielding layer; 204. Second grounding PIN pin group. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this invention more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0031] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present simultaneously. When a component is considered to be "set" on another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intermediate component present simultaneously.

[0032] Furthermore, terms such as “long,” “short,” “inner,” and “outer” indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the purpose of describing the present invention and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have this specific orientation or operate in a specific orientational configuration. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations of the present invention.

[0033] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] The embodiment provides a connector assembly to solve the problem that traditional male and female connectors cannot provide good sealing protection for male and female PIN needle groups when being plugged.

[0036] Specifically, the connector assembly provided by the embodiment comprises a first connecting end and a second connecting end.

[0037] Referring to Figs. 1-3 , the first connecting end 1 comprises a first fixed needle seat 101 and a first functional PIN needle group 102 fixed on the first fixed needle seat 101; and the first fixed needle seat 101 is further provided with a soft sealing convex edge 103 protruding outward and surrounding the first functional PIN needle group 102.

[0038] Referring to Figs. 4-6 , the second connecting end 2 comprises a second fixed needle seat 201, and the second fixed needle seat 201 is provided with a second functional PIN needle group 202 corresponding to the surface of the soft sealing convex edge 103 and used for electrically connecting the first functional PIN needle group 102.

[0039] It should be noted that the first connecting end 1 can be connected to the end of a data line, and the second connector can be fixed in a connecting slot of a terminal device. When data transmission is needed, the first connecting end 1 is inserted into the connecting slot, so that the relative fixation of the first connecting end 1 and the second connecting end 2 is realized. Since the data line and the terminal device are only one of many application scenarios of the connector assembly and are not the focus of the embodiment, they are not shown in the drawings.

[0040] Specifically, after the first connecting end 1 is inserted into the connecting slot, the first functional PIN needle group 102 is electrically connected with the second functional PIN needle group 202, so that data transmission is realized, and the soft sealing convex edge 103 is tightly pressed by the first fixed needle seat 101 and the second fixed needle seat 201, so that sealing protection is realized for the connection part of the first functional PIN needle group 102 and the second functional PIN needle group 202, and good waterproof and dustproof effects are achieved. Therefore, the connector assembly provided by the embodiment can effectively seal and protect the electrically connected part of the first functional PIN needle group 102 and the second functional PIN needle group 202, and has good reliability.

[0041] Optionally, the first fixed needle seat 101 is provided with a containing groove 1011 near the surface of the second fixed needle seat 201; the end of the soft sealing protrusion 103 away from the second fixed needle seat 201 is located in the containing groove 1011, so as to realize relative fixation with the first fixed needle seat 101. The outer side of the second fixed needle seat 201 is covered with a shielding layer 203. The soft sealing protrusion 103 and the shielding layer 203 are both made of conductive glue. The soft sealing protrusion 103 is electrically connected with a first grounding PIN needle group 104 fixed on the first fixed needle seat 101; the shielding layer 203 is electrically connected with a second grounding PIN needle group 204 fixed on the second fixed needle seat 201. In some other embodiments, the soft sealing protrusion 103 can also be directly pressed by the second fixed needle seat 201.

[0042] By grounding the soft sealing protrusion 103 through the first grounding PIN needle group 104, a shielding wall can be formed around the periphery of the first functional PIN needle group 102, so as to avoid interference of the first functional PIN needle group 102 by external electromagnetic signals; similarly, by grounding the shielding layer through the second grounding PIN needle group 204, a shielding wall can be formed around the periphery of the second functional PIN needle group 202, so as to avoid interference of the second functional PIN needle group 202 by external electromagnetic signals. Therefore, the grounding shielding can further improve the anti-interference ability and reliability of the connector assembly.

[0043] In the embodiment, the first fixed needle seat 101 and the second fixed needle seat 201 are both made of insulating plastic. Optionally, the soft sealing protrusion 103 and the first fixed needle seat 101 are a double-color injection molding integrated structure; or the soft sealing protrusion 103 and the containing groove 1011 are an interference fit structure, so as to replace the soft sealing protrusion 103 when it is damaged or aged.

[0044] Similarly, the shielding layer 203 and the second fixed needle seat 201 are a double-color injection molding integrated structure; or the shielding layer 203 and the second containing groove are an interference fit structure, so as to replace the shielding layer 203 when it is damaged or aged.

[0045] Optionally, the side of the soft sealing protrusion 103 close to the shielding layer 203 and the side of the shielding layer 203 close to the soft sealing protrusion 103 are in contact, so as to improve the shielding ability of the connection between the soft sealing protrusion 103 and the shielding layer 203, and improve the sealing performance of the connection between the soft sealing protrusion and the shielding layer 203.

[0046] In the embodiment, the first connecting end 1 is a male connector, and the first functional PIN needle group 102 protrudes from the surface of the first fixed needle seat 101 close to the second connecting end 2. The second connecting end 2 is a female connector, and the second functional PIN needle group 202 is flush with the surface of the second fixed needle seat 201 close to the first connecting end 1.

[0047] The connector assembly provided by the embodiment has the following advantages:

[0048] ① The soft sealing convex edge 103 and the shielding layer 203 are made of conductive glue, which can realize both water vapor sealing and interference shielding.

[0049] ② The overall structure cost is not much different from that of the existing product, and the modification cost is relatively low.

[0050] Embodiment Two

[0051] The embodiment provides a connector assembly, which has the same functions and technical effects as those of the first embodiment, and is different from the first embodiment in that:

[0052] The first connecting end is a female connector, and the first functional PIN needle group is flush with the surface of the first fixed needle seat close to the second connecting end. The second connecting end is a male connector, and the second functional PIN needle group protrudes from the surface of the second fixed needle seat close to the first connecting end.

[0053] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for some technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector assembly, characterized in that, It includes a first connecting end (1) and a second connecting end (2); The first connection end (1) includes a first pin holder (101) and a first functional PIN pin group (102) fixed on the first pin holder (101); the first pin holder (101) is also provided with a soft sealing protrusion (103) that protrudes outward and surrounds the first functional PIN pin group (102). The second connection end (2) includes a second pin holder (201), and the second pin holder (201) is provided with a second functional pin group (202) for electrical connection with the first functional pin group (102) on the surface of the soft sealing protrusion (103). The outer side of the second pin holder (201) is covered with a shielding layer (203); The first pin holder (101) has a receiving groove (1011) on its surface near the second pin holder (201); The end of the soft sealing protrusion (103) away from the second pin holder (201) is located in the receiving groove (1011); Both the soft sealing protrusion (103) and the shielding layer (203) are made of conductive adhesive; The soft sealing protrusion (103) is in contact with the side of the shielding layer (203) near the soft sealing protrusion (103); The soft sealing protrusion (103) is electrically connected to a first grounding PIN pin group (104) fixed on the first pin holder (101). The shielding layer (203) is electrically connected to a second grounding PIN group (204) fixed on the second pin holder (201).

2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting end (1) is the male end of the connector, and the first functional PIN pin group (102) protrudes from the surface of the first pin holder (101) near the second connecting end (2); The second connection end (2) is the female end of the connector, and the second functional PIN pin group (202) and the second pin holder (201) are flush with the surface of the first connection end (1).

3. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connection end (1) is the female end of the connector, and the first functional PIN pin group (102) is flush with the surface of the first pin holder (101) near the second connection end (2); The second connection end (2) is the male end of the connector, and the second functional PIN pin group (202) protrudes from the surface of the second pin holder (201) near the first connection end (1).

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