First connector, method of manufacturing the same and connector assembly

Abstract

The application provides a first connector, a manufacturing method thereof and a connector assembly. The first connector comprises a first insulating body, at least one first terminal and at least one pair of second terminals fixed on the first insulating body, wherein the second terminals are used for conducting high-frequency electrical signals, and further comprises a first shielding assembly arranged between the pair of second terminals to shield signal interference between the pair of second terminals. The connector assembly comprises the first connector and a second connector, the second connector comprises a second shielding assembly arranged between a pair of fourth terminals to shield signal interference between the pair of fourth terminals, and the first and second connectors are connected in an electrically connected mode, the first and fourth terminals are electrically connected, and the first and second shielding assemblies are electrically connected. The application shields signal interference between the pair of second terminals by using the first shielding assembly, avoids signal interference between the two terminals, and improves signal transmission quality.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a first connector, a manufacturing method thereof and a connector assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a medium for signal and current transmission and control in modern electronic devices, connectors have become an indispensable component in modern electronic devices, and the performance of connectors directly determines the user experience of the users of the connectors.

[0003] In the prior art, a type-c connector applied to electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets, in particular a magnetic connector, has 24 pogo pins arranged in a double-row matrix on the male end, and 24 contacts arranged in a double-row matrix corresponding to the pogo pins on the female end. When the male end is connected to the female end, the pogo pins are electrically connected to the corresponding contacts for conducting current or electrical signals. However, since some combinations of pogo pins and contacts are used to conduct high-frequency electrical signals, the spacing between the combinations of a pair of pogo pins and contacts is small under the requirement of minimizing the product size, and high-frequency signal interference exists between them, which reduces the signal quality. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a first connector, a manufacturing method thereof and a connector assembly, to solve the problem of signal interference and reduced signal quality when the connector in the prior art conducts high-frequency signals.

[0005] The purpose of the present application is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a first connector, comprising: a first insulating body; at least one first terminal and at least one pair of second terminals, the first terminal and the second terminal being fixed on the first insulating body; the first connector further comprises: a first shielding assembly, the first shielding assembly being arranged between a pair of the second terminals to shield the signal interference between the pair of the second terminals.

[0007] The second terminal is used to conduct high-frequency electrical signals.

[0008] The technical solution has the beneficial effects that the signal interference between a pair of second terminals is shielded by the first shielding assembly, the signal interference between the pair of second terminals is avoided, and the signal transmission quality is improved.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the first shielding assembly is reused as a grounding terminal. This technical solution has the beneficial effect that the first shielding assembly is reused as a grounding terminal, which can play a double role of grounding and shielding, and the terminal for grounding in the prior art connector is saved, thereby reducing product size, saving manufacturing cost and facilitating user use.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the first insulating body has a first plane, the first terminal and the second terminal protrude or are exposed from the first plane of the first insulating body, and the wire is arranged at an angle of 10-90° between the extension direction of the part close to the first insulating body and the first plane. This technical solution has the beneficial effect that the angle between the extension direction of the part close to the first insulating body and the first plane is 10-90°, which can make the wire have an angle convenient for users to hold when the first connector is connected to other devices, thereby facilitating user use of the first connector.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the first connector includes 12 first terminals, 4 pairs of second terminals and 2 first shielding assemblies, the 12 first terminals and the 4 pairs of second terminals are arranged in a double-row matrix, 2 pairs of second terminals and another 2 pairs of second terminals are respectively located on both sides of the 12 first terminals, and each first shielding assembly is arranged between the second terminals of the 2 pairs of second terminals to shield signal interference between each pair of second terminals. This technical solution has the beneficial effect that the traditional double-row matrix 24-terminal connector is optimized to a double-row matrix 20-terminal connector, the product size is shortened, the manufacturing cost is saved, and the convenience of user use is improved.

[0012] In a second aspect, the application provides a connector assembly, which includes a first connector and a second connector. The second connector includes a second insulating body, at least one third terminal and at least one pair of fourth terminals, the third terminal and the fourth terminal are fixed on the second insulating body, and the connector assembly further includes a second shielding assembly arranged between a pair of fourth terminals to shield signal interference between the pair of fourth terminals. The first connector is the first connector provided in any of the above technical solutions, and when the first connector and the second connector are connected, the first terminal is electrically connected to the third terminal, the second terminal is electrically connected to the fourth terminal, and the first shielding assembly is electrically connected to the second shielding assembly. This technical solution has the beneficial effect that a connector assembly is provided, when current and signal connection is achieved, the first shielding assembly and the second shielding assembly are electrically connected, the shielding function is achieved, and the grounding connection circuit is turned on, so that the first shielding assembly and the second shielding assembly have both shielding function and grounding function.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the material of the first shielding assembly comprises metal, the second shielding assembly comprises a metal elastic body, the metal elastic body comprises a receiving portion, the receiving portion receives at least part of the first shielding assembly when the first connector is connected with the second connector, and the second shielding assembly abuts against at least part of the surface of the first shielding assembly. The technical scheme has the beneficial effects that: when the first connector is connected with the second connector, the receiving portion of the second shielding assembly receives at least part of the first shielding assembly, which can increase the stability of the connection between the first shielding assembly and the second shielding assembly and prevent misalignment.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the metal elastic body comprises at least one metal elastic sheet, at least part of the metal elastic sheet abuts against the first shielding assembly and is away from the geometric center of the receiving portion when the receiving portion receives at least part of the first shielding assembly, the metal elastic sheet has elasticity, and the elasticity makes at least part of the metal elastic sheet have a tendency to move towards the geometric center of the receiving portion. The technical scheme has the beneficial effects that: the metal elastic sheet abuts against the first shielding assembly and has a tendency to move towards the geometric center of the receiving portion, which can reduce the contact resistance between the first shielding assembly and the second shielding assembly and increase the firmness of the connection between the first shielding assembly and the second shielding assembly.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the first connector further comprises a first magnetic attraction assembly, and the second connector further comprises a second magnetic attraction assembly, the first magnetic attraction assembly and the second magnetic attraction assembly make the first connector and the second connector have a tendency to approach each other when they are close to each other. The technical scheme has the beneficial effects that: the first connector and the second connector are connected by using the magnetic attraction assembly, which increases the service life of the connector assembly and facilitates the use of the user.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the first connector further comprises at least one magnetic conductive component, the material of the magnetic conductive component comprises magnetic conductive material, the magnetic conductive component is arranged on the surface of the first magnetic attraction assembly and located on the side of the first magnetic attraction assembly away from the first shielding assembly. The technical scheme has the beneficial effects that: the magnetic conductive material can increase the attraction between the first magnetic attraction assembly and the second magnetic attraction assembly and enhance the firmness of the connection between the first connector and the second connector.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the first connector further comprises a shell, the shell wraps the first insulating body and the first magnetic attraction assembly and is fixedly connected with the first insulating body, and the material of the shell comprises SUS430 stainless steel. The technical scheme has the beneficial effects that: the SUS430 stainless steel has a good magnetic conductive coefficient, which can reduce the attenuation of the magnetic field passing through the shell and enhance the firmness of the connection between the first connector and the second connector.

[0018] In a third aspect, the present application provides a manufacturing method of a first connector, the first connector comprising a first insulating body, at least one first terminal, at least one pair of second terminals, and a first shielding assembly, in at least one method step, the first terminal and the second terminal are fixed on the first insulating body; in at least another method step, the first shielding assembly is arranged between the pair of second terminals to shield the signal interference between the pair of second terminals.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the first connector comprises at least one circuit board for electrically connecting the first terminal, the second terminal, and the first shielding assembly to an external circuit respectively, in at least one method step, the circuit board is attached to the first insulating body, and a plurality of circuits in the circuit board are electrically connected to the first terminal, the second terminal, and the first shielding assembly respectively.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the first connector comprises a first magnetic assembly, a magnetic conducting component, and a housing, in at least one method step, the magnetic conducting component is assembled on the first insulating body first, then the magnet is assembled on the first insulating body, and finally, the housing is wrapped around the first insulating body and fixedly connected to the first insulating body.

[0021] The above description is only a summary of the technical solutions of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, and to implement the content of the description, the following describes the preferred embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the detailed description of the drawings as follows. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 A structural exploded view of a first connector provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic view of the overall structure of a first connector provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 A side view of a first connector provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 A structural exploded view of a second connector provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic view of the overall structure of a second connector provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 6 A structural view of a second shielding assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 7A pin map of a connector assembly is provided in embodiments of the present application.

[0029] In the drawings:

[0030] 10, first connector;

[0031] 101, first insulating body; 102, first terminal; 103, second terminal; 104, first shielding assembly; 105, first plane; 106, wire; 107, first magnetic attraction assembly; 108, magnetic conductive component; 109, shell; 110, circuit board;

[0032] 20, second connector;

[0033] 201, second insulating body; 202, third terminal; 203, fourth terminal; 204, second shielding assembly; 205, metal elastic body; 206, accommodating portion; 207, metal elastic sheet; 208, second magnetic attraction assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The specific embodiments of the present application will be further described in conjunction with the drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present application, but are not used to limit the scope of the present application.

[0035] Referring to Figure 1 , the present application provides a first connector 10, comprising: a first insulating body 101; at least one first terminal 102 and at least one pair of second terminals 103, the first terminal 102 and the second terminal 103 are fixed on the first insulating body 101; the first connector 10 can further comprise: a first shielding assembly 104, the first shielding assembly 104 is arranged between a pair of second terminals 103 to shield the signal interference between the pair of second terminals 103. Wherein, the second terminal 103 is used to conduct high-frequency electrical signal, and there is high-frequency signal interference between a pair of second terminals 103. Wherein, the high-frequency electrical signal refers to the electrical signal with a frequency higher than 10GHz, i.e. the electrical signal conducted by the A1 / A2 / A9 / A10 / B1 / B2 / B9 / B10 PIN of the first connector as shown. Figure 7 The first shielding assembly 104 shielding the signal interference between a pair of second terminals 103 means that after the first shielding assembly 104 is arranged, the signal interference between a pair of second terminals 103 disappears or is significantly reduced to the extent that it cannot affect the signal transmission quality; preferably, the way the first shielding assembly 104 shields the signal interference between a pair of second terminals 103 can be that the connecting line segment between a pair of second terminals 103 passes through the first shielding assembly 104, and the first shielding assembly 104 has a sufficient size, which is sufficient to shield the signal interference between the second terminals 103.

[0036] Therefore, the embodiment of the present application can shield the signal interference between the pair of second terminals 103 by using the first shielding assembly 104, avoid the signal interference between the pair of second terminals 103, and improve the signal transmission quality.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first shielding assembly 104 is multiplexed as a ground terminal. Therefore, the embodiment of the present application can multiplex the first shielding assembly 104 as a ground terminal, which can play a double role of grounding and shielding, save the terminal specially used for grounding in the prior art, reduce the product size, especially shorten the length direction size of the first connector 10, save the manufacturing cost, and facilitate the use of the user, so that it can be applied to special occasions with requirements for installation space.

[0038] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the first insulating body 101 has a first plane 105, and the first terminal 102 and the second terminal 103 protrude or are exposed from the first plane 105 of the first insulating body 101. The first connector 10 can further include a wire 106, and the extension direction of the part of the wire 106 close to the first insulating body 101 forms an angle of 10-90° with the first plane 105. Preferably, the extension direction of the part of the wire 106 close to the first insulating body 101 forms an angle of 40° with the first plane 105. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present application, the extension direction of the part of the wire 106 close to the first insulating body 101 can form an angle of 10-90° with the first plane 105, so that when the first connector 10 is connected to other devices, the wire 106 has an angle convenient for the user to hold, which facilitates the use of the first connector 10 by the user and makes the appearance more beautiful.

[0039] Continuing to refer to Figure 1In some embodiments, the first connector 10 includes 12 first terminals 102, 4 pairs of second terminals 103, and 2 first shielding assemblies 104, the 12 first terminals 102 and the 4 pairs of second terminals 103 are arranged in a double-row matrix, 2 pairs of second terminals 103 are respectively located on both sides of the 12 first terminals 102, and each of the first shielding assemblies 104 is arranged between the second terminals 103 of 2 pairs of second terminals 103 to shield the signal interference between each pair of second terminals 103. In some embodiments, each of the first shielding assemblies 104 is arranged between the second terminals 103 of 2 pairs of second terminals 103 to shield the signal interference between each pair of second terminals 103, and the first shielding assembly 104 is arranged between the first pair of second terminals 103 and the second pair of second terminals 103, and the first shielding assembly 104 has a sufficient size to shield the signal interference between the first pair of second terminals 103 and the signal interference between the second pair of second terminals 103. Thus, the connector with 24 terminals in a double-row matrix can be optimized to a connector with 20 terminals in a double-row matrix, the size of the product is shortened, the manufacturing cost is saved, and the convenience of use is improved.

[0040] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the embodiment of the present application also provides a connector assembly, which includes a first connector 10 and a second connector 20, the second connector 20 includes: a second insulating body 201; at least one third terminal 202 and at least one pair of fourth terminals 203, the third terminal 202 and the fourth terminal 203 are fixed on the second insulating body 201, and the fourth terminal 203 is preferably used for conducting high-frequency electrical signals; the connector assembly can also include: a second shielding assembly 204, the second shielding assembly 204 is arranged between a pair of fourth terminals 203 to shield the signal interference between the pair of fourth terminals 203; wherein the first connector 10 is the first connector 10 provided in any of the above technical solutions, when the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are connected, the first terminal 102 is electrically connected with the third terminal 202, the second terminal 103 is electrically connected with the fourth terminal 203, and the first shielding assembly 104 is electrically connected with the second shielding assembly 204. Thus, the embodiment of the present application provides a connector assembly, when realizing the connection of current and signal, the first shielding assembly 104 and the second shielding assembly 204 are electrically connected, the shielding function is realized, and the ground connection circuit is turned on at the same time, so that the first shielding assembly 104 and the second shielding assembly 204 have both shielding function and grounding function, and have all the functions of the connector with 24 terminals in a double-row matrix.

[0041] Referring toFigure 4 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the material of the first shielding component 104 comprises metal, the second shielding component 204 comprises a metal elastic body 205, the metal elastic body 205 comprises a receiving portion 206, the receiving portion 206 receives at least part of the first shielding component 104 when the first connector 10 is connected with the second connector 20, and the second shielding component 204 abuts against at least part of the surface of the first shielding component 104. Thus, in the embodiments of the present application, when the first connector 10 is connected with the second connector 20, the receiving portion 206 of the second shielding component 204 receives at least part of the first shielding component 104, which can increase the stability of the connection between the first shielding component 104 and the second shielding component 204 and prevent misalignment.

[0042] Continuing to refer to Figure 6 In some embodiments, the metal elastic body 205 comprises at least one metal spring 207, at least part of the metal spring 207 abuts against the first shielding component 104 and is away from the geometric center of the receiving portion 206 when the receiving portion 206 receives at least part of the first shielding component 104, the metal spring 207 has elasticity, and the elasticity makes at least part of the metal spring 207 have a tendency to move towards the geometric center of the receiving portion 206. Thus, in the embodiments of the present application, the metal spring 207 abuts against the first shielding component 104 and has a tendency to move towards the geometric center of the receiving portion 206, which can reduce the contact resistance between the first shielding component 104 and the second shielding component 204 and increase the firmness of the connection between the first shielding component 104 and the second shielding component 204.

[0043] Continuing to refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the first connector 10 can further comprise a first magnetic attraction component 107, and the second connector 20 can further comprise a second magnetic attraction component 208, the first magnetic attraction component 107 and the second magnetic attraction component 208 make the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 have a tendency to approach each other when they are close to each other. Thus, in the embodiments of the present application, the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 can be connected by using the magnetic attraction components, which can increase the service life of the connector assembly and facilitate the use of the user.

[0044] Continuing to refer to Figure 1In some embodiments, the first connector 10 can further include at least one magnetic conductive component 108, which is made of magnetic conductive material and is arranged on the surface of the first magnetic assembly 107 and located on the side of the first magnetic assembly 107 away from the first shielding assembly 104. Thus, the embodiments of the present application use the magnetic conductive material to increase the attraction between the first magnetic assembly 107 and the second magnetic assembly 208, thereby enhancing the firmness when the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are connected.

[0045] Continuing to refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the first connector 10 can further include a shell 109, which wraps the first insulating body 101 and the first magnetic assembly 107 and is fixedly connected with the first insulating body 101; the shell 109 is made of SUS430 stainless steel. Thus, in the embodiments of the present application, the SUS430 stainless steel has a good magnetic conductive coefficient, which can reduce the magnetic field attenuation through the shell 109 and enhance the firmness when the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are connected.

[0046] The embodiments of the present application also provide a manufacturing method of a first connector 10, which includes a first insulating body 101, at least one first terminal 102, at least one pair of second terminals 103, and a first shielding assembly 104. In at least one method step, the first terminal 102 and the second terminal 103 are fixed on the first insulating body 101; in at least another method step, the first shielding assembly 104 is arranged between the pair of second terminals 103 to shield the signal interference between the pair of second terminals 103.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first connector 10 includes at least one circuit board 110, which is used to electrically connect the first terminal 102, the second terminal 103, and the first shielding assembly 104 to external circuits respectively. In at least one method step, the circuit board 110 is attached to the first insulating body 101, and a plurality of circuits in the circuit board 110 are electrically connected with the first terminal 102, the second terminal 103, and the first shielding assembly 104 respectively.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first connector 10 includes a first magnetic assembly 107, a magnetic conductive component 108, and a shell 109. In at least one method step, the magnetic conductive component 108 is assembled on the first insulating body 101, then the magnet is assembled on the first insulating body 101, and finally, the shell 109 wraps at least the first insulating body 101 and is fixedly connected with the first insulating body 101.

[0049] The above merely preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. It should be pointed out that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and variations can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present application, and these improvements and variations should also be considered as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A first connector, comprising: a housing; a first insulating body; at least one first terminal and at least one pair of second terminals, the first and second terminals being fixed on the first insulating body; wherein the second terminals are used for conducting high-frequency electrical signals, and the first and second terminals are exposed to the housing; characterized in that the first connector further comprises: a first shielding assembly arranged between a pair of the second terminals to shield signal interference between the pair of the second terminals, the first shielding assembly being multiplexed as a ground terminal; wherein the first connector comprises 12 first terminals, 4 pairs of second terminals, and 2 first shielding assemblies, the 12 first terminals and 4 pairs of second terminals are arranged in a double-row matrix, 2 pairs of second terminals and another 2 pairs of second terminals are respectively located on both sides of the 12 first terminals, and each of the first shielding assemblies is arranged between the second terminals of 2 pairs of second terminals to shield signal interference between each pair of the second terminals.

2. The first connector of claim 1, wherein, The first insulating body has a first plane, the first and second terminals protrude or are exposed from the first plane of the first insulating body, and the first connector further comprises a wire, an included angle between an extension direction of a portion of the wire close to the first insulating body and the first plane is 10-90°. 3.A connector assembly, comprising a first connector and a second connector, the second connector comprising: a second insulating body; at least one third terminal and at least one pair of fourth terminals, the third and fourth terminals being fixed on the second insulating body; characterized in that the connector assembly further comprises: a second shielding assembly arranged between a pair of the fourth terminals to shield signal interference between the pair of the fourth terminals; wherein the first connector is the first connector of any one of claims 1-2, when the first connector and the second connector are connected, the first terminals are electrically connected to the third terminals, the second terminals are electrically connected to the fourth terminals, and the first shielding assemblies are electrically connected to the second shielding assemblies.

4. The connector assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first shielding assembly is made of metal, the second shielding assembly comprises a metal elastic body, the metal elastic body comprises a receiving portion, when the first connector and the second connector are connected, the receiving portion accommodates at least part of the first shielding assembly, and the second shielding assembly abuts against at least part of a surface of the first shielding assembly.

5. The connector assembly of claim 4, wherein, The metal elastic body comprises at least one metal spring, when the receiving portion accommodates at least part of the first shielding assembly, at least part of the metal spring abuts against the first shielding assembly and is away from a geometric center of the receiving portion, the metal spring has elasticity, and the elasticity makes at least part of the metal spring have a tendency to move towards the geometric center of the receiving portion.

6. The connector assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first connector further comprises a first magnetic assembly, and the second connector further comprises a second magnetic assembly, the first and second magnetic assemblies make the first and second connectors have a tendency to approach each other when approaching.

7. The connector assembly of claim 6, wherein, The first connector further comprises at least one magnetic conductive component, the material of the magnetic conductive component comprises magnetic conductive material, the magnetic conductive component is arranged on the surface of the first magnetic assembly and located on the side of the first magnetic assembly away from the first shielding assembly.

8. The connector assembly of claim 6, wherein, The first connector further comprises a shell, the shell wraps the first insulating body and the first magnetic assembly and is fixedly connected with the first insulating body; the material of the shell comprises SUS430 stainless steel.

9. A method of manufacturing a first connector, characterized by: The first connector comprises a first insulating body, at least one first terminal, at least one pair of second terminals and a first shielding assembly, in at least one method step, the first terminal and the second terminal are fixed on the first insulating body; in at least another method step, the first shielding assembly is arranged between the pair of second terminals to shield the signal interference between the pair of second terminals; the first connector is the first connector of any one of claims 1-2.

10. The method of manufacturing a first connector according to claim 9, wherein, The first connector comprises at least one circuit board, the circuit board is used for electrically connecting the first terminal, the second terminal and the first shielding assembly to external circuits respectively, in at least one method step, the circuit board is attached on the first insulating body, and a plurality of circuits in the circuit board are electrically connected with the first terminal, the second terminal and the first shielding assembly respectively.

11. The method of manufacturing a connector according to claim 9, wherein The first connector comprises a first magnetic assembly, a magnetic conductive component and a shell, in at least one method step, the magnetic conductive component is assembled on the first insulating body first, then the magnet is assembled on the first insulating body, finally, the shell at least wraps the first insulating body and is fixedly connected with the first insulating body.

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