Light source connection module and connector

Abstract

The present invention is a light source connection module and a connector thereof, and the light source connection module is applied to a light-emitting unit or a circuit board. The light source connection module includes a cover, a flexible flat cable, a first fastening piece, a first electrode and a connection module. One end of the first electrode is electrically connected to a conductor and the other end is connected to a second electrode. The connection module also includes a substrate and a second electrode. A second fastening piece is formed on two sides of the substrate to correspond to the first fastening piece. The second electrode is arranged on the substrate so that one end of the second electrode can be connected to the light-emitting unit or the circuit board. Among them, by combining the first fastening piece and the second fastening piece, the flexible flat cable is fixed to the connection module, and the conductor is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit through the first electrode combined with the second electrode.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of a connector, in particular to a light source connection module and a connector thereof applied to a light source. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, in addition to the liquid crystal layer, the main component of the LCD screen is the light-emitting layer (or backlight panel). The liquid crystal layer needs to pass through the light-emitting layer to display the image.

[0003] The backlight layer in the prior art is composed of a plurality of groups of light emitting diode modules. The plurality of light emitting diodes are distributed under the liquid crystal layer, and the surface light source generated by the light emitting diodes acts on the liquid crystal layer.

[0004] Multiple groups of LED modules are connected by flat cables. Since LCD screens have different sizes, LED modules need to be customized according to the size, which limits the circuit layout design. Furthermore, if the LED module is damaged, the entire group must be replaced, which is not only expensive but also difficult to replace.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a light source connection module and a connector thereof to solve the deficiencies of the prior art. [Summary of the invention]

[0006] A first object of the present invention is to provide a light source connection module, which is applied to a light emitting unit and can be easily installed at any position of a flexible flat cable.

[0007] A second objective of the present invention is to provide a light source connection module that can be used in light emitting units of different sizes in an unlimited serial connection manner.

[0008] A third objective of the present invention is that according to the above light source connection module, the cover is detachable to facilitate assembly and maintenance.

[0009] The fourth object of the present invention is that according to the above-mentioned light source connection module, the connection unit can be set at the end, connection and external connection of the flexible flat cable, and the end of the connection is the end and the external connection is for connecting to an external control unit, power unit or terminal.

[0010] A fifth object of the present invention is to provide a connector that can connect a single-sided or double-sided light-emitting unit or an external control unit, power unit or terminal.

[0011] The sixth object of the present invention is to provide a connector, wherein the first fastening member forms an elastic arm with a protrusion and the second fastening member forms an opening, and the first fastening member is fixed to the connection module by snapping the opening with the protrusion.

[0012] To achieve the above and other purposes, the present invention provides a light source connection module, which is applied to a light-emitting unit or a circuit board. The light source connection module includes a cover, a flexible flat cable, a first fastener, a first electrode and a connection module. The flexible flat cable has a conductor to transmit a signal. The flexible flat cable forms an exposed area to expose the conductor. The first fastener is arranged in the exposed area of ​​the flexible flat cable. One end of the first electrode is electrically connected to the conductor. The connection module is combined with the first fastener. The connection module includes a substrate and a second electrode. A second fastener is formed on both sides of the substrate to correspond to the first fastener. The second electrode is arranged on the substrate so that one end of the second electrode can be connected to the light-emitting unit or the circuit board. The other end of the second electrode is connected to the other end of the first electrode. Among them, by combining the first fastener and the second fastener, the flexible flat cable is fixed to the connection module, and the conductor is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit through the first electrode combined with the second electrode.

[0013] To achieve the above-mentioned and other purposes, the present invention provides a connector for use in a light-emitting unit, a flexible flat cable having a conductor, or a circuit board. The connector includes a cover, a first fastening piece, a first electrode, and a connecting module. The first fastening piece can be used to set the flexible flat cable. One end of the first electrode is electrically connected to the conductor. The connecting module is combined with the first fastening piece. The connecting module includes a substrate and a second electrode. A second fastening piece is formed on both sides of the substrate to correspond to the first fastening piece. The second electrode is arranged on the substrate so that one end of the second electrode can be connected to the light-emitting unit or the circuit board. The other end of the second electrode is connected to the other end of the first electrode. Among them, by combining the first fastening piece and the second fastening piece, the flexible flat cable can be fixed to the connecting module, and the conductor is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit through the first electrode combined with the second electrode.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the light source connection module of the present invention provides different connection units, which can be applied to flexible flat cables of different lengths, and thus the backlight module can be designed according to the size changes. In addition, the connector of the present invention provides a modular bridge between the flexible flat cable and the light-emitting unit (such as the light-emitting diode module) so that it can be easily configured and maintained.

[0015] The specific technology adopted by the present invention will be further described through the following embodiments and attached drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the configuration of a light source connection module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a light source connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3a This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the external structure of the light source connector.

[0019] Figure 3b This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the light source connector.

[0020] Figure 3c This invention is described Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the internal structure of the light source connector.

[0021] Figure 4a This invention is described Figure 3b Schematic diagram of the structure of the light source connector connected to the first electrode.

[0022] Figure 4b This invention is described Figure 3c A top view of a light source connector connected to a first electrode.

[0023] Figure 5a It is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the light source connector of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5b This invention is described Figure 5a Detailed structural schematic diagram of the first electrode.

[0025] Figure 6a It is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the light source connector of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6b This invention is described Figure 6a Schematic diagram of the structure of the light source connector connecting the circuit board.

[0027] Figure 6c This invention is described Figure 6a A schematic diagram of a structure in which the first electrode connects the circuit board and the shell.

[0028] Figure 7a This invention is described Figure 6a Schematic diagram of the structure of the first electrode, the second electrode and the third electrode.

[0029] Figure 7b This invention is described Figure 7a Schematic diagram of the structure of the third electrode connected to the circuit board.

[0030] Description of main component symbols:

[0031] 2 Flexible flat cables

[0032] 6 Housing

[0033] 8 Circuit Board

[0034] 22 Conductor

[0035] 10 First light source connector

[0036] 12 Cover

[0037] 14 First fastening piece

[0038] 1442 Bump

[0039] 144 Elastic Arm

[0040] 16. First electrode

[0041] 162 End

[0042] 164 End

[0043] 18 Connection module

[0044] 182 Gasket

[0045] 184 substrate

[0046] 186 Second Electrode

[0047] 1862 End

[0048] 1864 End

[0049] 188 Second fastening piece

[0050] 1882 Opening

[0051] 20 Second light source connector

[0052] 30 Third light source connector

[0053] 42, 44 light-emitting unit

[0054] 40 Third electrode

[0055] 402 End

[0056] 404 Endpoint

[0057] 406 Fasteners

[0058] BR Nudity Area [Specific implementation method]

[0059] In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail through the following specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings. The description is as follows.

[0060] In the present invention, "a" or "an" is used to describe the units, elements and components described herein. This is only for the convenience of description and to provide a general meaning to the scope of the present invention. Therefore, unless it is obvious that it is otherwise intended, such description should be understood to include one, at least one, and the singular also includes the plural.

[0061] In the present invention, the terms "comprise", "include", "have", "contain" or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a component, structure, article or device containing multiple elements is not limited to those listed herein, but may include other elements that are not explicitly listed but are generally inherent to the component, structure, article or device. In addition, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the term "or" refers to an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or".

[0062] Please refer to Figure 1 , is a schematic diagram of the configuration of a light source connection module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 In the embodiment, the light source connection module is composed of a flexible flat cable 2, a first light source connector 10, a second light source connector 20 and a third light source connector 30. The length of the flexible flat cable 2 and the number of each light source connector 10, 20, 30 are not limited, and the number and length disclosed here are only for the purpose of illustration. In addition, the flexible flat cable 2 between each light source connector 10, 20, 30 can be continuous or separated.

[0063] For reference Figure 2 , is a schematic diagram of the structure of a light source connector according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 In the embodiment, the flexible flat cable 2 includes a conductor 22. The conductor 22 can transmit a signal (power signal or control signal, etc.) to the light-emitting units 42, 44 to drive the light-emitting units 42, 44. For example, the light-emitting units 42, 44 can be light-emitting diodes (LEDs), cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), etc. Furthermore, the flexible flat cable 2 forms an exposed area BA to expose the conductor 2. In this embodiment, the light-emitting units 42, 44 are described by taking two ends as an example. In another embodiment, the light-emitting units 42, 44 can be changed from two ends to one end.

[0064] Back to Figure 1, the light source connector 10 is a double-opening type, allowing the flexible flat cable 2 to pass through the openings on both sides; the light source connector 20 is a single-end type (or end type), which is arranged at the end of the flexible flat cable 2; and the light source connector 30 is an external connection type, which is used to connect to an external circuit board 8, such as a power supply circuit and a backlight module driving circuit. In another embodiment, the light source connector 14 is further locked in the housing 6.

[0065] refer to Figures 3a to 3c , Figure 3a This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the external structure of the light source connector, Figure 3b This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the light source connector, Figure 3c This invention is described Figure 1 The light source connection module 10 includes a cover 12 , a first fastening member 14 , a first electrode 16 and a connection module 18 .

[0066] exist Figure 3a In the embodiment, the cover 12 is combined with the first buckle 14 to cover the connection module 18 therein.

[0067] exist Figure 3b In the embodiment, the connection module 18 is fixed (e.g., welded) to the light-emitting units 42, 44 by a gasket 182. In addition, the connection module 18 includes a substrate 184 and a second electrode 186 in addition to the gasket 182. The second electrode 186 is disposed on the substrate 184. One end 1862 of the second electrode 186 electrically contacts the light-emitting units 42, 44. In addition, a second fastening member 188 is formed on two sides of the connection module 18, and the second fastening member 188 forms an opening 1882. In this embodiment, the shape of the second fastening member 188 is a U-shape, and the U-shaped groove can be used to accommodate a portion of the first fastening member 14 mentioned later. In addition, the gasket 182 extends from the U-shaped groove. In other embodiments, the substrate 184 can also form a gasket 182, so that the substrate 184 can be fixed to the light-emitting units 42, 44. Here, the number of the second fastening member 188 and the second electrode 186 is four as an example. In other embodiments, the aforementioned number may not be limited.

[0068] exist Figure 3cIn the embodiment, the first fastening member 14 is combined with the connecting module 18 to set the exposed area BR of the flexible flat cable 2. The two sides of the first fastening member 14 form an elastic arm 144 with a protrusion 1442. In a general state, when the elastic arm 144 is not subjected to an external force, the elastic arm 144 does not deform and presents an uncompressed state, so that the protrusion 1442 snaps into the opening 1882; in another embodiment, when the elastic arm 144 is subjected to an external force, the elastic arm 144 deforms and presents a compressed state, so that the protrusion 1442 is separated from the opening 1882. The number of elastic arms 144 is four as an example, and in other embodiments, the aforementioned number may not be limited.

[0069] For reference Figure 4a and 4b . Figure 4a This invention is described Figure 3b A schematic diagram of a structure of a light source connector connected to a first electrode and Figure 4b This invention is described Figure 3c A top view of a light source connector connected to a first electrode. Figure 4a and 4b In the embodiment, one end 162 of the first electrode 16 is electrically connected to the conductor 22 and the other end 164 of the first electrode 16 is electrically connected to the other end 1864 of the second electrode 186. In the present embodiment, one end 162 of the first electrode 16 provides a plurality of clips to clamp the conductor 22, and the other end 164 of the first electrode 16 provides a clip 164 to clamp the other end 1864 of the second electrode 186.

[0070] For reference Figure 5a and 5b . Figure 5a Schematic diagram of the structure of the light source connector of the present invention and Figure 5b This invention is described Figure 5a A detailed structural diagram of the first electrode. Figure 5a In the embodiment, the light source connector 20 also includes the cover 12, the first fastening member 14, the first electrode 16 and the connecting module 18 of the aforementioned embodiment, which will not be described in detail herein.

[0071] In this embodiment, the first electrode 16 is different from the aforementioned part in that, since the light source connector 20 is located at the end of the flexible flat cable 2. Therefore, the first electrodes 16 are connected to each other to short-circuit the conductors 22. In another embodiment, in addition to achieving the short-circuit effect between the conductors 22 and the conductors 22 through the connection of the first electrode 16, the conductors 22 and the conductors 22 can also be directly short-circuited, for example, by coating any at least two conductors 22 with conductive glue, so that the coated multiple conductors 22 are electrically connected to achieve the short-circuit effect. In even another embodiment, the short-circuit effect can be achieved by bending multiple conductors 22 so that the multiple conductors 22 are in contact with each other.

[0072] For reference Figures 6a to 6c . Figure 6a is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the light source connector of the present invention, Figure 6b This invention is described Figure 6a The schematic diagram of the structure of the light source connector connecting the circuit board and Figure 6c This invention is described Figure 6a A schematic diagram of a structure in which the first electrode connects the circuit board and the housing. Figure 6a In the embodiment, the light source connector 30 includes the cover 12, the first buckle 14, the first electrode 16 and the connection module 18 of the aforementioned embodiment, which will not be described in detail herein.

[0073] For reference Figure 7a and 7b . Figure 7a This invention is described Figure 6a A schematic diagram of the structure of the first electrode, the second electrode and the third electrode and Figure 7b This invention is described Figure 7a A schematic diagram of the structure of the third electrode connected to the circuit board. Figure 7a In the embodiment, the third electrode 40 can be connected to the connection module 18. One end 402 of the third electrode 40 is connected to the second electrode 186 and the other end 404 of the third electrode 40 can be connected to the circuit board 8.

[0074] Moreover, the third electrode 40 further includes a fastener 406 for fixing the circuit board 8. In this embodiment, the fastener 406 is hook-shaped for fastening the circuit board 8.

[0075] In the above embodiments, the cover body may further form an operating portion for picking up by an external force. For example, the operating portion is formed on both sides of the cover body to facilitate picking up by the machine.

[0076] Although the embodiments of the present invention are disclosed as described above, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the relevant art may make slight changes to the shapes, structures, features, methods and quantities described in the claims of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the claims attached to this specification.

Claims

1. A light source connection module, applied to a light emitting unit or a circuit board, characterized in that: The light source connection module comprises: Cover body; A flexible flat cable having a conductor for transmitting signals, wherein the flexible flat cable forms a bare area to expose the conductor; A first fastening member, arranged on the exposed area of ​​the flexible flat cable; A first electrode, one end of which is electrically connected to the conductor; as well as A connection module, combined with the first fastening member, the connection module has a substrate and a second electrode, the second fastening members are formed on two sides of the substrate to correspond to the first fastening member, the second electrode is arranged on the substrate, so that one end of the second electrode is connected to the light-emitting unit or the circuit board, and the other end of the second electrode is connected to the other end of the first electrode; The first fastening member and the second fastening member are combined so that the flexible flat cable is fixed to the connection module, and the conductor is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit through the first electrode combined with the second electrode; wherein the second fastening member forms a U-shaped groove to accommodate a portion of the first fastening member; The substrate forms a gasket, which extends from the U-shaped groove and is used to fix the substrate on the light-emitting unit.

2. The light source connection module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fastening member forms an elastic arm with a protrusion and the second fastening member forms an opening, and the protrusion is snapped into the opening to fix the first fastening member on the connection module.

3. The light source connection module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first buckling member is formed with a protrusion and the cover body forms an opening, and the protrusion is snapped into the opening to fix the cover body to the connection module.

4. The light source connection module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protrusion is disengaged from the opening by compressing the elastic arm, and the protrusion is locked in the opening by releasing the compressed elastic arm.

5. The light source connection module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second fastening member forms a gasket for fixing the substrate to the light-emitting unit.

6. The light source connection module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first electrode forms a clamp to clamp the conductor.

7. The light source connection module according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are a plurality of first electrodes and a plurality of conductors, and the plurality of first electrodes are connected to each other to short-circuit the plurality of conductors.

8. The light source connection module according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least two of the plurality of conductors are short-circuited with each other.

9. The light source connection module according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a third electrode for connecting to the connecting module, one end of the third electrode is connected to the second electrode and the other end of the third electrode is connected to the circuit board.

10. The light source connection module according to claim 9, characterized in that: The third electrode further comprises a snap-fit ​​component for fixing the circuit board.

11. A connector, applied to a light-emitting unit, a flexible flat cable or a circuit board having a conductor, characterized in that: The connector comprises: Cover body; A first fastening member, for setting the flexible flat cable; A first electrode, one end of which is electrically connected to the conductor; as well as A connection module, combined with the first fastening member, the connection module has a substrate and a second electrode, the second fastening members are formed on two sides of the substrate to correspond to the first fastening member, the second electrode is arranged on the substrate, so that one end of the second electrode is connected to the light-emitting unit or the circuit board, and the other end of the second electrode is connected to the other end of the first electrode; The first fastening member and the second fastening member are combined to fix the flexible flat cable to the connection module, and the conductor is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit through the first electrode and the second electrode; wherein the second fastening member forms a U-shaped groove to accommodate a portion of the first fastening member; The substrate forms a gasket, which extends from the U-shaped groove and is used to fix the substrate on the light-emitting unit.

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