First Connectors and Connector Systems

Abstract

The present application discloses a first connector and a connector system, wherein the first connector includes a first main body, a first bracket and a first connecting member, the first main body having a first accommodating cavity and a first opening, the first opening being arranged on a first end face of the first main body, and the first opening being communicated with the first accommodating cavity, the first bracket being rotatably connected to the first main body in the first accommodating cavity, the first connecting member being fixedly connected to a first end of the first bracket, the first bracket being rotated relative to the first main body to enable the first connecting member to switch between a first position and a second position; wherein, when the first connecting member is in the first position, a vertical projection of the first connecting member on the first end face is located outside the first opening; and when the first connecting member is in the second position, a vertical projection of the first connecting member on the first end face is located at least partially within the first opening or on an outer contour line of the first opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and specifically relates to a first connector and a connector system. Background Art

[0002] At present, electronic devices are usually provided with various connectors to connect with external devices. For example, some electronic devices are provided with pogo pin connectors to connect with external devices with ejector pins, such as keyboards, charging devices, etc.

[0003] In the related art, connectors on electronic devices are usually exposed to the outside, which can easily affect the connection reliability due to contamination. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present application aims to provide a first connector and a connector system to solve the problem in the related art that the connector is exposed and easily affected by contamination, thereby affecting the connection reliability.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a first connector, including:

[0007] A first main body portion, the first main body portion having a first accommodating cavity and a first opening, the first opening being arranged on a first end surface of the first main body portion, and the first opening being communicated with the first accommodating cavity;

[0008] A first bracket, the first bracket is rotatably connected to the first main body in the first accommodating cavity;

[0009] A first connecting member, the first connecting member is fixedly connected to a first end of the first bracket, and the first bracket rotates relative to the first main body to switch the first connecting member between a first position and a second position;

[0010] Among them, when the first connecting member is in the first position, the vertical projection of the first connecting member on the first end surface is located outside the first opening; when the first connecting member is in the second position, the vertical projection of the first connecting member on the first end surface is at least partially located inside the first opening or on the outer contour line of the first opening.

[0011] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a connector system, characterized in that it includes:

[0012] The first connector as shown in the first aspect;

[0013] The second connector is detachably connected to the first connector; the second connector includes a second main body and a second connecting member, and the second connecting member is connected to the second main body; when the second connecting member extends from the first opening of the first connecting member into the first accommodating cavity, the first bracket rotates to make the first connecting member reach the second position and connect with the second connecting member.

[0014] The first connector provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a first main body, a first bracket and a first connector. The first main body has a first accommodating cavity and a first opening. The first opening is arranged on the first end face of the first main body, and the first opening is communicated with the first accommodating cavity. The first bracket is rotatably connected to the first main body in the first accommodating cavity. The first connector is fixedly connected to the first end of the first bracket. The first bracket rotates relative to the first main body to switch the first connector between a first position and a second position. When the first connector is in the first position, the vertical projection of the first connector on the first end face is located outside the first opening. When the first connector is in the second position, the vertical projection of the first connector on the first end face is at least partially located within the first opening or on the outer contour line of the first opening. In the embodiment of the present application, the first bracket is rotatably arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the first connector rotates with the first bracket to switch between the first position and the second position. While ensuring the connection function of the first connector, it can effectively avoid the first connector from being exposed to the outside and causing pollution and wear, thereby ensuring the connection performance of the first connector.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 is a front cross-sectional view of the first connector provided by an embodiment of the present application when the first connecting member is in the first position;

[0018] Figure 2 is a front cross-sectional view of the first connector provided by an embodiment of the present application when the first connecting member is in the second position;

[0019] Figure 3 is one of the front cross-sectional views of the connector system provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 is one of the side cross-sectional views of the connector system provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5This is the second front cross-sectional view of the connector system provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 6 This is the second side cross-sectional view of the connector system provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 7 This is the third front cross-sectional view of the connector system provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 8 This is the third side sectional view of the connector system provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0025] The figure shows: 100-first connector, 110-first main body, 111-first end face, 112-first accommodating cavity, 113-first opening, 120-first connecting piece, 121-first circuit board, 122-thrust pin, 130-first magnet, 140-first bracket, 141-first end, 142-second end, 150-torsion spring, 200-second connector, 210-second main body, 211-second end face, 212-second accommodating cavity, 213-second opening, 220-second bracket, 221-third end face, 222-fourth end face, 225-bracket body, 226-extension part, 230-second magnet, 240-second connecting piece, 241-second circuit board, 242-contact plate, 250-guide rod, 260-spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limitations on the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0027] The term "first" or "second" in the specification and claims of this application may include one or more of the features explicitly or implicitly. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally means that the objects connected before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0028] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] In order to solve the problems existing in the related art, an embodiment of the present application provides a first connector and a connector system. Some application scenarios of the first connector and the connector system are illustrated below.

[0031] The first connector and the connector system can be used in connection between electronic devices.

[0032] For example, the connector system can be used in the connection between two electronic devices, a tablet computer and a keyboard. The tablet computer may include a first connector, and the keyboard may include a second connector; or the tablet computer includes a second connector, and the keyboard includes a first connector. The first connector and the second connector match each other and can form the above-mentioned connector system. The first connector may be a spring pin connector (hereinafter referred to as pogo pin), and the second connector may be a top pin.

[0033] For another example, the connector system can be used in the connection between two electronic devices, a wireless headset and an earphone box. The wireless headset may include a first connector, and the earphone box may include a second connector; or the wireless headset may include a second connector, and the earphone box may include a first connector. The first connector and the second connector match each other and may form the above-mentioned connector system. The first connector may be a first charging contact, and the second connector may be a second charging contact.

[0034] The above are some examples of application scenarios of the first connector and the connector system. In actual applications, the electronic device connected to the connector system may also be a wearable device, a mobile terminal, or an external input device such as a charging stylus, etc. The types of the first connector and the second connector may not be limited to connectors such as pogo pins or charging contacts, but may also be other types of electrical connectors.

[0035] The following describes the first connector and the connector system provided in the embodiments of the present application.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first connector 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes:

[0037] A first main body portion 110, wherein the first main body portion 110 has a first accommodating cavity 112 and a first opening 113, wherein the first opening 113 is disposed on a first end surface 111 of the first main body portion 110, and the first opening 113 is in communication with the first accommodating cavity 112;

[0038] A first bracket 140, the first bracket 140 is rotatably connected to the first main body 110 in the first accommodating cavity 112;

[0039] A first connecting member 120, the first connecting member 120 is fixedly connected to a first end 141 of a first bracket 140, and the first bracket 140 rotates relative to the first main body 110 to switch the first connecting member 120 between a first position and a second position;

[0040] Among them, Figure 1 As shown, when the first connecting member 120 is located at the first position, the vertical projection of the first connecting member 120 on the first end surface 111 is located outside the first opening 113; Figure 2 As shown, when the first connecting member 120 is located at the second position, the vertical projection of the first connecting member 120 on the first end surface 111 is at least partially located within the first opening 113 or on the outer contour line of the first opening 113 .

[0041] As shown above, the first connector 100 may be a connector of a type such as a pogo pin or a charging contact, which is not specifically limited here.

[0042] The first body portion 110 may be a structure with a certain strength so as to provide an installation location or protection for other components in the first connector 100 .

[0043] The first main body 110 has a first accommodating cavity 112, which can be connected to the external space through a first opening 113 provided on the first end surface 111 of the first main body 110. The first accommodating cavity 112 can be used to install components such as the first bracket 140 and the first connector 120. In practical applications, a connector matching the first connector 100 (hereinafter referred to as the second connector) can extend into the first accommodating cavity 112 through the first opening 113 to connect with the first connector 120.

[0044] The shape of the first opening 113 may be circular, rectangular or other types of shapes, which are not specifically limited herein, as long as the second connector can extend into the first accommodating cavity 112 through the first opening 113 .

[0045] The first bracket 140 can be rotatably connected to the first main body 110 in the first accommodating cavity 112 , that is, the first bracket 140 can rotate relative to the first main body 110 in the first accommodating cavity 112 .

[0046] The first bracket 140 may be a structure with a certain strength so as to be reliably fixedly connected to the first connecting member 120. In some examples, the first bracket 140 may be a separate rotating shaft. In other examples, the first bracket 140 may also be a rod-shaped or plate-shaped structure rotatably connected to the first main body 110, etc., which are not described one by one here.

[0047] The first connecting member 120 can be fixedly connected to the first end 141 of the first bracket 140 . The first end 141 of the first bracket 140 can be determined as needed to ensure that the first connecting member 120 can switch between the first position and the second position when connected to the first end 141 .

[0048] The first connecting member 120 and the first bracket 140 can be connected by welding, bonding, snap connection, threaded connection or fastener connection, etc., which are not specifically limited here. The first connecting member 120 can rotate relative to the first main body 110 synchronously with the first bracket 140 on the basis of being fixedly connected to the first bracket 140.

[0049] The first connector 120 may be an electrical connector or a mechanical connector, etc., which is not specifically limited here. To simplify the description, the following mainly uses the first connector 120 as an electrical connector as an example for explanation, that is, in actual applications, the first connector 120 can generate transmission of electrical signals by contacting the second connector.

[0050] The first bracket 140 can be rotated relative to the first main body 110 to switch between the first position and the second position. Figure 1As shown, when the first connecting member 120 is located at the first position, its vertical projection on the first end surface 111 is located outside the first opening 113 .

[0051] That is to say, when the first connecting member 120 is in the first position, it can be hidden in the first accommodating cavity 112. In this way, the first connecting member 120 is prevented from being exposed to the outside and contaminated, and mechanical wear of the first connecting member 120 due to contact with external objects can also be effectively avoided.

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, when the first connecting member 120 is located at the second position, the vertical projection of the first connecting member 120 on the first end surface 111 is at least partially located within the first opening 113 or on the outer contour line of the first opening 113 .

[0053] As shown above, the second connector can extend from the first opening 113 into the first accommodating cavity 112 . Generally speaking, the vertical projection of the portion of the second connector extending into the first accommodating cavity 112 on the first end surface 111 can be located within the first opening 113 .

[0054] To facilitate connection between the first connector 120 and the second connector, the vertical projection of the first connector 120 on the first end surface 111 may be at least within the first opening 113 or on the outer contour line of the first opening 113 when the first connector 120 is in the second position.

[0055] For example, if the cross-sectional area of ​​the portion of the second connector extending into the first accommodating cavity 112 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first opening 113, then when the first connector 120 is in the second position, the vertical projection may need to partially reach into the first opening 113 to facilitate contact with the second connector to achieve electrical connection with the second connector.

[0056] For another example, the second connector may enter the first accommodating cavity 112 by sticking to the inner wall of the first opening 113 close to the first connecting member 120. At this time, when the first connecting member 120 is in the second position, the vertical projection may partially reach the outer contour line of the first opening 113 to achieve contact and electrical connection with the second connector.

[0057] In some examples, the switching of the first connecting member 120 between the first position and the second position can be directly driven by the second connector. For example, the first bracket 140 can be a lever-shaped structure. When the second connector extends into the first accommodating cavity 112, it can trigger the rotation of the first bracket 140 and further rotate the first connecting member 120 from the first position to the second position.

[0058] In other examples, the first connecting member 120 may also be configured with an active driving mechanism, such as a motor or a magnet.

[0059] When the active driving mechanism is a motor, a position sensor can be provided on the first connector 100. When the position sensor detects that the second connector is inserted into the first accommodating cavity 112, the motor can drive the first connector 120 to move from the first position to the second position.

[0060] When the active driving mechanism is a magnet, a matching magnet can be provided on the second connector, and when the first connector 100 and the second connector are close to each other, the magnets interact with each other to achieve driving of the first connector 120 from the first position to the second position. Alternatively, the magnet in the first connector 100 can be an electromagnet, and the first connector 120 is driven by turning the electromagnet on and off.

[0061] The first connector 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a first main body 110, a first bracket 140 and a first connecting member 120. The first main body 110 has a first accommodating cavity 112 and a first opening 113. The first opening 113 is arranged on the first end surface 111 of the first main body 110, and the first opening 113 is communicated with the first accommodating cavity 112. The first bracket 140 is rotatably connected to the first main body 110 in the first accommodating cavity 112. The first connecting member 120 is fixedly connected to the first end 141 of the first bracket 140. The first bracket 140 rotates relative to the first main body 110 to switch the first connecting member 120 between the first position and the second position; wherein, when the first connecting member 120 is located in the first position, the vertical projection of the first connecting member 120 on the first end surface 111 is located outside the first opening 113; when the first connecting member 120 is located in the second position, the vertical projection of the first connecting member 120 on the first end surface 111 is at least partially located within the first opening 113 or on the outer contour line of the first opening 113. In the embodiment of the present application, the first bracket 140 is rotatably disposed in the first accommodating cavity 112, and the first connecting member 120 rotates with the first bracket 140 to switch between the first position and the second position. While ensuring the connecting function of the first connecting member 120, it can effectively prevent the first connector 100 from being contaminated and worn due to being exposed to the outside, thereby ensuring the connecting performance of the first connector 100.

[0062] Alternatively, if Figure 1 As shown, when the first connecting member 120 is located at the first position, the vertical projection of the second end 142 of the first bracket 140 on the first end surface 111 is at least partially located within the first opening 113;

[0063] When the second connector matching the first connector 100 extends from the first opening 113 into the first accommodating cavity 112, the second end 142 of the first bracket 140 contacts the second connector and, driven by the second connector, drives the first connecting member 120 to move from the first position to the second position, so that the first connecting member 120 is connected to the second connector.

[0064] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one example, the first bracket 140 may be L-shaped, and the first end 141 and the second end 142 may be free ends of two branches of the L-shaped first bracket 140 .

[0065] In the initial state, for example, when the second connector does not extend into the first accommodating cavity 112, the first end 141 of the first bracket 140 together with the first connector 120 may be hidden in the first accommodating cavity 112, while the second end 142 of the first bracket 140 may be exposed in the first opening 113. In other words, when viewed vertically from the outside of the first connector 100 toward the first opening 113, the first end 141 may be invisible, while the second end 142 may be visible.

[0066] When the second connector extends from the first opening 113 into the first accommodating cavity 112, the second connector may come into contact with the second end 142 of the first bracket 140. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the orientation shown, during the downward movement of the second connector, the second end 142 of the first bracket 140 can be pressed down so that the first end 141 and the first connector 120 rotate counterclockwise synchronously. When the first connector 120 reaches the second position, it can contact one side of the second connector to achieve the connection between the first connector 120 and the second connector.

[0067] Of course, the above is an example of the shape of the first bracket 140. In practical applications, the first bracket 140 may also be in a straight line, an arc, or other irregular shapes, etc., which are not specifically limited here.

[0068] When the first connecting member 120 is in the first position, the vertical projection of the second end 142 of the first bracket 140 on the first end surface 111 is at least partially located within the first opening 113. In this way, the second connector can come into contact with the second end 142 of the first bracket 140 during the process of extending from the first opening 113 into the first accommodating cavity 112, thereby driving the first bracket 140 to rotate as a whole.

[0069] The first connecting member 120 can rotate with the first bracket 140 and move toward the second connector. When the first connecting member 120 rotates to the second position, it can be connected to the second connector.

[0070] In this embodiment, the first connecting member 120 can automatically move from the first position to the second position under the drive of the second connector to achieve connection with the second connector during the process of the second connector extending from the first opening 113 into the first accommodating cavity 112. In this way, the connection difficulty between the first connector 100 and the second connector can be effectively reduced, and the ease of use of the first connector 100 can be improved.

[0071] Optionally, when the first connecting member 120 is located at the first position, it forms a first angle with the first end surface 111; when the first connecting member 120 is located at the second position, it forms a second angle with the first end surface 111; the first angle is different from the second angle.

[0072] Generally speaking, the first connector 120 may have a fixed end for connecting to the first bracket 140, and a free end for connecting to the second connector. For ease of description, the extension direction of the first connector 120 from the fixed end to the free end is referred to as the length direction of the first connector 120, and the angle between the first connector 120 and the first end face 111 may be the angle between the length direction of the first connector 120 and the first end face 111.

[0073] like Figure 1 As shown, when the first connection member 120 is located at the first position, it may be facing the first end surface 111. At this time, the first angle between the first connection member 120 and the first end surface 111 may be greater than 0.

[0074] like Figure 2 As shown, when the first connecting member 120 is in the second position, it may be an extension surface of the inner wall of the first opening 113 toward the first accommodating cavity 112. At this time, the first connecting member 120 and the first end surface 111 may be parallel to each other, and the second angle therebetween is equal to 0.

[0075] Of course, in practical applications, the second angle may also be greater than 0, so as to ensure that the first connecting member 120 can be connected to the second connector 200 when located at the second position.

[0076] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 6 In an example of an application scenario, the second connector 200 can extend into the first accommodating cavity 112 along a direction perpendicular to the first end face 111. During the movement of the second connector 200, it is relatively convenient to drive the first connecting member 120 to change its angle relative to the first end face 111.

[0077] The change in the angle of the first connector 120 relative to the first end surface 111 also helps the first connector 120 to efficiently contact and separate from the second connector 200. For example, when the second connector 200 is connected and withdrawn from the first accommodating cavity 112, the first connector 120 can rotate relative to the first end surface 111 and separate from the second connector 200, thereby reducing relative scratching between the two and increasing the service life of the first connector 120.

[0078] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, when the first connecting member 120 moves between the first position and the second position, the angle relative to the first end face changes, so that the second connector can drive the first bracket 140 to rotate a smaller angle during the downward movement, thereby realizing the switching of the first connecting member 120 between the first position and the second position, thereby helping to improve the connection efficiency between the first connector 100 and the second connector, and at the same time, also helping to reduce the size requirements for the first main body 110 and the first accommodating cavity 112.

[0079] Optionally, the first connector 100 further includes a first elastic member, which is disposed in the first accommodating cavity 112 , and two ends of the first elastic member are respectively connected to the first main body 110 and the first bracket 140 ;

[0080] When the first elastic member is in the released state, the first connecting member 120 is located at the first position.

[0081] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an example, the first main body 110 and the first bracket 140 are connected via a rotating shaft, the first elastic member may be a torsion spring 150, the torsion spring 150 is sleeved on the first elastic member on the rotating shaft, and the two ends of the torsion spring 150 may be respectively connected to the first main body 110 and the first bracket 140.

[0082] When the second connector extends from the first opening 113 into the first accommodating cavity 112, the first bracket 140 can rotate relative to the first main body 110, thereby deforming the torsion spring 150. When the force exerted by the second connector on the first bracket 140 decreases or disappears, the first bracket 140 can rotate toward the first position under the action of the resilience of the torsion spring 150, and the first connector 120 is separated from the second connector, thereby avoiding scratches between the first connector 120 and the second connector, thereby helping to reduce the mechanical wear between the first connector 100 and the second connector, and prolonging the service life of both, and ensuring the reliability of signal transmission when the two are subsequently electrically connected.

[0083] At the same time, the provision of the first elastic member enables the first connector 120 to automatically return to the first position when the second connector is pulled out, thereby protecting the first connector 120 .

[0084] Of course, this is just an example of the first elastic member. In actual applications, the first elastic member may also be a spring or an elastic sheet, which can provide a rebound force so that the first bracket 140 can return to the first position from the second position.

[0085] Optionally, the first connector 120 includes a pin 122 and a first circuit board 121 , the pin 122 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 121 , and when the first connector 120 is in the second position, a vertical projection of the pin 122 on the first end surface 111 is at least partially located within the first opening 113 .

[0086] In some examples, the first connector 100 may be a pogo pin connector, and the ejector pin 122 may be a pogo pin ejector pin 122. Of course, in some feasible implementations, the ejector pin 122 may also be other types of conductive structures that can achieve electrical connection with the second connector extending into the first accommodating cavity 112.

[0087] Generally speaking, the ejector pin 122 may have a certain length, and may extend toward the second connector when in the second position, so as to facilitate better contact with the second connector.

[0088] The first circuit board 121 is electrically connected to the ejector pin 122 , and can receive an electrical signal from the ejector pin 122 and process the electrical signal; alternatively, the first circuit board 121 can transmit an electrical signal to the ejector pin 122 , so that the electrical signal can be further sent to a second connector, etc.

[0089] As an example, the first connector 100 can be set on a keyboard. When a user types on the keyboard, the first circuit board 121 can transmit a signal indicating the key typed by the user to the ejector pin 122 and send it to the second connector through the ejector pin 122.

[0090] Alternatively, see Figure 3 The first connector 100 further includes a first magnet 130 , which is fixedly connected to the first main body 110 , so as to fix the second connector 200 matching with the first connector 100 through a magnetic field force.

[0091] In some examples, the first magnet 130 may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, or the first magnet 130 may be a material such as iron, cobalt, or nickel that can be attracted by a magnetic field force.

[0092] The first magnet 130 is disposed on the first main body 110. For example, the first magnet 130 may be disposed in the first accommodating cavity 112 and fixedly connected to the first main body 110. Of course, in practical applications, the first magnet 130 may also be separately embedded in an accommodating groove or accommodating cavity on the first main body 110.

[0093] In practical applications, the second connector 200 may also be provided with a magnet matching the first magnet 130, which is referred to as the second magnet 230. When the second connector 200 is close to the first connector 100, the matching first magnet 130 and the second magnet 230 may attract each other under the action of the magnetic field force, thereby fixing the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, and improving the reliability of the mechanical connection between the two.

[0094] The present application also provides a connector system, such as Figures 3 to 8 As shown, the connector system includes the above-mentioned first connector 100 and the second connector 200, and the second connector 200 is detachably connected to the first connector 100;

[0095] The second connector 200 includes a second main body portion 210 and a second connecting member 240, and the second connecting member 240 is connected to the second main body portion 210; when the second connecting member 240 extends from the first opening 113 of the first connecting member 120 into the first accommodating cavity 112, the first bracket 140 rotates so that the first connecting member 120 reaches the second position and is connected to the second connecting member 240.

[0096] In the above, the application scenario of the connector system provided in the embodiment of the present application is described. In order to simplify the description, the following mainly takes the first connector 100 as a connector on a tablet computer and the second connector 200 as a connector on a keyboard as an example. The first connector 100 and the second connector 200 can form a pogo pin type connector.

[0097] like Figure 3 to Figure 4 As shown, Figure 3 to Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector system when the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are not connected, Figure 5 and Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the connector system when the first connector 100 is connected to the second connector 200.

[0098] The structure of the first connector 100 has been described in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0099] The second connector 200 includes a second main body 210 and a second connecting member 240 .

[0100] In some examples, the second connecting member 240 may be fixedly connected to the second main body 210 , and may be specifically protruded from the second main body 210 so as to be able to extend from the first opening 113 of the first connecting member 120 into the first accommodating cavity 112 .

[0101] In some other examples, the second connecting member 240 may also be movably connected to the second main body 210. For example, the second connecting member 240 may be telescopically installed in the opening of the second main body 210, and when the second connector 200 and the first connector 100 are close to each other, the second connecting member 240 extends relative to the second main body 210 and may further extend into the first accommodating cavity 112; and when the second connector 200 and the first connector 100 are not in contact, the second connecting member 240 may be retracted relative to the second main body 210, thereby protecting the second connecting member 240.

[0102] When the second connecting member 240 extends from the first opening 113 of the first connecting member 120 into the first accommodating cavity 112 , the first bracket 140 can rotate so that the first connecting member 120 reaches the second position and is connected to the second connecting member 240 .

[0103] In some feasible embodiments, the first bracket 140 can adopt a lever-like structure, and when the second connecting member 240 extends into the first accommodating cavity 112, it can contact and drive the second end 142 of the first bracket 140. Accordingly, the first connecting member 120 connected to the first end 141 of the first bracket 140 can be rotated to the second position to contact the second connecting member 240.

[0104] In other feasible implementations, a position sensor may be provided in the first accommodating cavity 112. When the position sensor detects that the second connecting member 240 is extended, the first bracket 140 may be further driven to rotate by a motor to move the first connecting member 120 to the second position.

[0105] The connector system provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a first connector 100 and a second connector 200, wherein the second connector 200 is detachably connected to the first connector 100, and the second connector 200 includes a second main body 210 and a second connector 240, wherein the second connector 240 is connected to the second main body 210; when the second connector 240 extends from the first opening 113 of the first connector 120 into the first accommodating cavity 112, the first bracket 140 rotates so that the first connector 120 reaches the second position and is connected to the second connector 240. In the embodiment of the present application, the second connector 240 can be connected to the first connector 120 in the first accommodating cavity 112, which helps to protect the connectors through the first main body 110, avoids pollution and wear of the connectors due to exposure, and thus helps to ensure the reliability of the connection between the two.

[0106] In addition, for the first connector 100, when it is separated from the second connector 200, the first connector 120 can be in the first position, so that the first connector 120 can be prevented from being directly exposed and contaminated.

[0107] Alternatively, if Figures 3 to 8 As shown, the second connector 200 also includes a driving structure;

[0108] The second main body 210 has a second accommodating cavity 212 and a second opening 213. The second opening 213 is disposed on the second end surface 211 of the second main body 210 and communicates with the second accommodating cavity 212. The second end surface 211 is arranged opposite to the first end surface 111.

[0109] The driving structure is connected to the second connecting member 240, and drives the second connecting member 240 to move between the third position and the fourth position;

[0110] In the third position, the second connecting member 240 is entirely located in the second accommodating cavity 212 ; in the fourth position, the second connecting member 240 extends into the first accommodating cavity 112 and is connected to the first connecting member 120 .

[0111] In this embodiment, the second main body 210 may have a second accommodating cavity 212 and a second opening 213. Generally speaking, the second main body 210 may have a certain strength so as to provide an attachment portion for the second connecting member 240 and the driving structure. At the same time, the second accommodating cavity 212 may also enable the second main body 210 to provide protection for the second connecting member 240 and the like.

[0112] The second end surface 211 of the second body portion 210 may be an end surface opposite to the first end surface 111 of the first body portion 110 . A second opening 213 is provided on the second end surface 211 . The second opening 213 may be used for the second connector 240 to extend in or out.

[0113] The driving structure can be used to drive the second connecting member 240 so that the second connecting member 240 can move between the third position and the fourth position.

[0114] The driving structure can be set as needed. For example, the driving structure can be a magnet. Accordingly, a magnet can also be provided in the first connector 100. When the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are close to each other, the magnets provided on the two connectors attract each other, and the magnets included in the driving structure drive the second connector 240 to move toward the outside of the second accommodating cavity 212 under the action of the magnetic field force, so that the second connector 240 moves from the third position to the fourth position.

[0115] For another example, the driving structure may include a linear motor and a position sensor, and the position sensor may be a Hall sensor, etc. When the position sensor detects that the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are close to each other, the linear motor may push the second connector 240 to move from the third position to the fourth position.

[0116] Of course, the driving structure may also be other types of structures, which will not be described one by one here. Generally speaking, when the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are close to each other, the second connector 240 can be driven to move to the fourth position.

[0117] It is easy to understand that the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 described above are close to each other for the purpose of connecting the first connector 120 and the second connector 240. Therefore, when the second connector 240 is in the fourth position, it can be extended into the first accommodating cavity 112 and connected with the first connector 120.

[0118] When the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are separated from each other, the second connecting member 240 can be located as a whole in the second accommodating cavity 212. At this time, the second main body 210 can protect the second connecting member 240, prevent the second connecting member 240 from being contaminated, and thereby increase the service life of the second connecting member 240.

[0119] Alternatively, if Figures 3 to 8 As shown, in the case where the first connector 100 includes the first magnet 130 , the driving structure includes a second magnet 230 matching the first magnet 130 ;

[0120] The second magnet 230 is fixedly connected to the second connector 240 . When the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are close to each other, the second magnet 230 drives the second connector 240 to move from the third position to the fourth position under the action of the magnetic field force of the first magnet 130 .

[0121] The second magnet 230 and the second connecting member 240 may be directly or indirectly fixedly connected. When the second magnet 230 moves relative to the second main body 210 under the action of the first magnet 130 , the second connecting member 240 may be driven to move synchronously.

[0122] In this embodiment, the second magnet 230 may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, which is not limited here.

[0123] In combination with the above examples, the second magnet 230 can be disposed in the second accommodating cavity 212 and fixedly connected to the second main body 210. Of course, in practical applications, the second magnet 230 can also be separately embedded in the accommodating groove or accommodating cavity on the second main body 210.

[0124] Similar to the second magnet 230 , the first magnet 130 may also be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, which is not limited here.

[0125] When the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are close to each other, a magnetic field force may be generated between the first magnet 130 and the second magnet 230. For example, the first magnet 130 and the second magnet 230 may have opposite magnetic poles, and when the two connectors are close to each other, the first magnet 130 and the second magnet 230 attract each other due to opposite polarities, so that the second magnet 230 moves toward the first connector 100, thereby driving the second connector 200 to move to the fourth position.

[0126] In this embodiment, the driving structure includes the second magnet 230. At the same time, the first magnet 130 is arranged in the first connector 100, so that when the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are close to each other, the second magnet 230 can automatically drive the second connector 240 to move to the fourth position under the action of the magnetic field force of the first magnet 130, so that the second connector 240 is connected to the first connector 120. It can be seen that the driving structure in this embodiment is relatively simple, which helps to reduce the manufacturing cost of the connector system while ensuring the connection between the two connectors.

[0127] Alternatively, if Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the second connector 200 further includes a guide rod 250, a spring 260 and a second bracket 220;

[0128] The driving structure is fixedly connected to the second connecting member 240 via the second bracket 220;

[0129] The guide rod 250 is fixedly connected to the second main body 210, the second bracket 220 is slidably connected to the guide rod 250, the spring 260 is sleeved on the guide rod 250, and the two ends of the spring 260 are respectively connected to the second main body 210 and the second bracket 220; when the spring 260 is in the released state, the second connecting member 240 is located at the third position.

[0130] In this embodiment, the driving structure can be fixedly connected to the second connecting member 240 via the second bracket 220. The following mainly takes the driving structure including the second magnet 230 as an example for description.

[0131] In some examples, the second bracket 220 may include a bracket body 225 , which may be used to connect with the second connector 240 , and the driving structure may be embedded in the body.

[0132] In other examples, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the second bracket 220 may further include an extension portion 226 , one end of which is connected to the bracket body 225 , and the other end of which extends in a direction parallel to the second end surface 211 , and the driving structure may be connected to the extension portion 226 .

[0133] The vertical projection of the extension portion 226 on the second end surface 211 can be located entirely or partially outside the second opening 213 . In this way, the extension portion 226 or the second magnet 230 can provide a limiting effect to prevent the second bracket 220 from reaching outside the second accommodating cavity 212 as a whole.

[0134] The guide rod 250 can be considered as a guiding structure of the second bracket 220, which can limit the freedom of movement of the second bracket 220, effectively preventing the second bracket 220 from shaking in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second opening 213, and then when the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are close to each other, the second connecting member 240 can be reliably extended from the second opening 213.

[0135] In this embodiment, the guide rod 250 can be fixedly connected to the second main body 210 by welding, threaded connection, snap connection or other methods, and the second bracket 220 can be provided with a guide hole or guide groove, etc. that matches the guide rod 250. In this way, the second bracket 220 can be slidably connected to the guide rod 250 and can move along the length direction of the guide rod 250.

[0136] The spring 260 is sleeved on the guide rod 250 , and two ends of the spring 260 are respectively connected to the second main body 210 and the second bracket 220 ; when the spring 260 is in the released state, the second connecting member 240 is located at the third position.

[0137] In practical applications, when the second connecting member 240 is located at the fourth position, the second bracket 220 can compress or stretch the spring 260. When the first magnet 130 and the second magnet 230 are separated, the magnetic field force of the second magnet 230 on the first magnet 130 is weakened, and the force of the second magnet 230 on the second bracket 220 is reduced. The second bracket 220 can move under the action of the resilience of the spring 260, and the second connecting member 240 moves to the third position.

[0138] By setting the spring 260, when the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are separated from each other, the second bracket 220 can move under the action of the rebound force of the spring 260 and move the second connecting member 240 to the third position, thereby automatically hiding and protecting the second connecting member 240.

[0139] In addition, the assembly between the guide rod 250, the spring 260 and the second bracket 220 can be relatively compact, which helps to save the space required for assembling the above components.

[0140] In some feasible implementations, the guide structure may be a guide rail disposed on the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity 212 , and the second bracket 220 is slidably connected to the guide rail and may move along the length direction of the guide rail.

[0141] Alternatively, the guide structure can also be a connecting rod hinge mechanism with a guide function, etc., which will not be illustrated one by one here. In general, the guide structure can be connected to the second main body 210 in the second accommodating cavity 212 and can play a guiding role for the second bracket 220.

[0142] In other feasible implementations, the spring 260 may also be an elastic structure such as an elastic sheet. To simplify the description, the elastic structure connecting the second main body 210 and the second bracket 220 may be referred to as a second elastic member. The two ends of the second elastic member may be connected to the second main body 210 and the second bracket 220 respectively; when the second elastic member is in the released state, the second connecting member 240 may be located at the third position.

[0143] In combination with the above examples, in actual applications, the above-mentioned driving structure may also include a mechanical structure such as a linear motor, so that the switching of the second connecting member 240 between the third position and the fourth position is achieved by active driving. In this case, the provision of the first elastic member may also be used to increase the motion damping of the second bracket 220 and improve the motion stability of the second bracket 220.

[0144] Optionally, the second connector 200 further includes a second bracket 220 , the second bracket 200 includes a third end surface 221 , an angle between the third end surface 221 and the second end surface is greater than 0, and the second connecting member 240 is disposed on the third end surface 221 .

[0145] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the third end face 221 can be considered to be a side face on the second bracket 200 to a certain extent. When the second bracket 220 extends into the first accommodating cavity 112, the bottom surface of the second bracket 220 (corresponding to the fourth end face 222 in the figure) can come into contact with the first bracket 140, thereby preventing the first bracket 140 from causing wear to the second connecting member 240 arranged on the third end face 221.

[0146] When the second connector 200 extends into the first accommodating cavity 112, the first connector 120 can be rotated to the second position and come into contact with the second connector 240 located on the third end face 221. Before the second connector 240 reaches the fourth position or leaves the fourth position, the first connector 120 can be quickly separated from the second connector 200, thereby effectively reducing scratches between the second connector 240 and the first connector 120.

[0147] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second bracket 220 may further include a fourth end face 222. When the second connecting member 240 is located at the third position, the fourth end face 222 of the second bracket 220 may close the second opening 213 so that the second accommodating cavity 212 is relatively closed from the external environment, thereby effectively preventing external contaminants from entering the second accommodating cavity 212 and causing contamination of the second connecting member 240.

[0148] In practical applications, when the second connecting member 240 is in the fourth position, the fourth end surface 222 can be disposed in the first accommodating cavity 112 .

[0149] Optionally, a groove is provided on the third end surface 221 of the second bracket 220 , and the second connector 200 is disposed in the groove.

[0150] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the second bracket 220 may include a fourth end surface 222 and a third end surface 221 , wherein the fourth end surface 222 may be used to seal the second opening 213 when the second connector 240 is located at the third position to isolate the second connector 240 from the external environment.

[0151] When the second connecting member 240 is located at the third position, the third end face 221 is hidden in the second accommodating cavity 212, and when the second connecting member 240 is located at the fourth position, the fourth end face 222 reaches outside the second accommodating cavity 212, and the third end face 221 adjacent to the fourth end face 222 can also reach outside the second accommodating cavity 212 accordingly.

[0152] In this embodiment, a groove is provided on the third end face 221, and the second connecting member 240 is arranged in the groove. When the third end face 221 reaches outside the second accommodating cavity 212, the second connecting member 240 located in the groove can correspondingly reach outside the second accommodating cavity 212 so as to be further connected to the first connecting member 120.

[0153] It is easy to understand that in the depth direction of the groove, the second connecting member 240 can be lower than the notch of the groove as a whole, or flush with the notch of the groove. In this way, when the second bracket 220 extends out of the second opening 213, the movement interference between the side wall of the second opening 213 and the second connecting member 240 can be effectively avoided.

[0154] Of course, in some feasible implementations, the second connecting member 240 may also be slightly higher than the notch of the groove to ensure that the second connecting member 240 can extend from the second opening 213 .

[0155] In addition, the form of the above groove may not be specifically limited here. For example, the cross section of the groove may be rectangular and have four inner side walls; or the groove may pass through the end face of the second bracket 220 away from the fourth end face 222; or the groove may also pass through the end face of the second bracket 220 adjacent to both the fourth end face 222 and the third end face 221.

[0156] In this embodiment, a groove is provided on the third end face 221 of the second bracket 220, and the second connecting member 240 is provided in the groove. On the one hand, when the second connecting member 240 is located at the third position, the second opening 213 can be closed by the fourth end face 222 to prevent the second connecting member 240 from being exposed to the external environment; on the other hand, the second connecting member 240 can be reliably extended from the second opening 213 during the process of moving to the second position.

[0157] Alternatively, if Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the second connecting member 240 may include a second circuit board 241 , and the first connecting member 120 includes a ejector pin 122 and a first circuit board 121 .

[0158] In practical applications, the second circuit board 241 may specifically include at least one contact plate 242 to facilitate contact with the ejector pin 122 to achieve electrical connection between the second connector 240 and the first connector 120. The structure of these contact plates 242 may correspond to the above-mentioned pogo pin or charging contact, etc.

[0159] In one example, the second connector 200 may be a connector in a tablet computer, and the first connector 100 may be a connector in a keyboard. The first circuit board 121 may collect input information from the user on the keyboard and transmit the input information to the second circuit board 241 through the ejector pin 122. The second circuit board 241 controls the display screen and other structures of the tablet computer to perform operations corresponding to the input information, such as displaying text input by the user.

[0160] Of course, the first circuit board 121 may also further transmit the input information to the processor of the tablet computer, and the processor may control the display screen and other structures to perform operations corresponding to the input information.

[0161] In another example, the second connector 200 may be a connector in a wireless headset, and the first connector 100 may be a connector in an earphone box. The first circuit board 121 may include a rectifier circuit and a transformer, etc. The first circuit board 121 may convert AC power into DC power of a preset voltage, and transmit the DC power to the second circuit board 241 through the ejector pin 122. The second circuit board 241 may include a current protection circuit or a battery management circuit, etc.

[0162] Of course, the above are some examples of the second connecting member 240 and the first connecting member 120. In practical applications, the specific structure and use of the second circuit board 241 and the first circuit board 121 can be set as needed, and no examples are given here.

[0163] The following describes the specific implementation process of the connector system provided in the embodiment of the present application in combination with an application scenario.

[0164] See also Figures 3 to 8 To simplify the explanation, we can Figure 3 and Figure 4 The state of the connector system shown is called the first state. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The state of the connector system shown is called the second state. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The state of the connector system shown is referred to as the third state.

[0165] The process of the second connector 200 and the first connector 100 approaching each other until the second connector 240 is electrically connected to the first connector 120 may correspond to the change process of the connector system from the first state to the second state and then to the third state.

[0166] In the first state, there is a certain distance between the second connector 200 and the first connector 100, the first magnet 130 has a small attraction on the second magnet 230, and the second connecting member 240 is located in the third position. At this time, the fourth end face 222 of the second bracket 220 can close the second opening 213, and the second connecting member 240 is located in the second accommodating cavity 212 as a whole.

[0167] As the second connector 200 and the first connector 100 continue to approach each other, the attraction of the first magnet 130 to the second magnet 230 increases, and the connector system switches to the second state.

[0168] In the second state, the second magnet 230 drives the second connecting member 240 to move toward the fourth position, and the fourth end surface 222 extends into the first accommodating cavity 112 and begins to contact the second end 142 of the first bracket 140. At this time, the first bracket 140 has not yet started to rotate, and there is a certain distance between the first connecting member 120 disposed at the first end 141 of the first bracket 140 and the second connecting member 240 disposed on the second bracket 220, and the two are not in contact.

[0169] As the second bracket 220 continues to move driven by the second magnet 230 , the second connecting member 240 moves to the fourth position. At this time, the connector system switches to the third state.

[0170] It can be seen that when the connector system switches from the second state to the third state, the fourth end surface 222 continuously pushes the first bracket 140 to rotate, and the second connecting member 240 arranged on the third end surface 221 also extends into the first accommodating cavity 112 .

[0171] At this time, the first connector 120 can rotate along with the first bracket 140 to a position where it can contact the second connector 240, thereby achieving electrical connection between the two connectors.

[0172] It can be seen that in this embodiment, before the second connecting member 240 moves to the fourth position, the first bracket 140 has not been fully rotated, and the first connecting member 120 may not contact the second connecting member 240 or the second bracket 220, thereby avoiding the first connecting member 120 from interfering with the movement of the second bracket 220, and avoiding the second connecting member 240 or the second bracket 220 from mechanical scratching the first connecting member 120, which helps to increase the service life of the first connecting member 120.

[0173] When the second connector 240 moves to the fourth position, the first bracket 140 is fully rotated, and the first connector 120 can be correspondingly rotated to a position where it can contact the second connector 240, that is, the second position mentioned above, thereby achieving connection between the two connectors.

[0174] It can be seen that in the embodiment of the present application, when the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are not connected, the first connector 120 and the second connector 240 can be automatically hidden, which beautifies the connection appearance and can also effectively avoid the problem of reduced reliability of the connectors due to corrosion and dirt.

[0175] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative 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 application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0176] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A first connector, characterized in that: include: A first main body portion, wherein the first main body portion has a first accommodating cavity and a first opening, wherein the first opening is disposed on a first end surface of the first main body portion and communicates with the first accommodating cavity; a first bracket, the first bracket being rotatably connected to the first main body in the first accommodating cavity; a first connecting member, wherein the first connecting member is fixedly connected to a first end of the first bracket, and the first bracket rotates relative to the first main body to switch the first connecting member between a first position and a second position; Wherein, when the first connecting member is located at the first position, a vertical projection of the first connecting member on the first end surface is located outside the first opening; When the first connecting member is located at the second position, a vertical projection of the first connecting member on the first end surface is at least partially located within the first opening or located on an outer contour line of the first opening; When the first connecting member is located at the first position, a vertical projection of the second end of the first bracket on the first end surface is at least partially located within the first opening; When the second connector matching the first connector extends from the first opening into the first accommodating cavity, the second end of the first bracket contacts the second connector and, driven by the second connector, drives the first connecting member to move from the first position to the second position, so that the first connecting member is connected to the second connector.

2. The first connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the first connecting member is located at the first position, it forms a first angle with the first end surface; when the first connecting member is located at the second position, it forms a second angle with the first end surface; the first angle is different from the second angle.

3. The first connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connector further includes a first elastic member, two ends of which are respectively connected to the first main body and the first bracket; when the first elastic member is in a released state, the first connecting member is located at the first position.

4. The first connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connector includes a pin and a first circuit board, the pin is electrically connected to the first circuit board, and when the first connector is in the second position, a vertical projection of the pin on the first end surface is at least partially located within the first opening.

5. The first connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connector further includes a first magnet, which is fixedly connected to the first main body portion and is used to fix a second connector matching the first connector through a magnetic field force.

6. A connector system, characterized in that: include: The first connector according to any one of claims 1 to 5; A second connector, the second connector is detachably connected to the first connector; the second connector includes a second main body and a second connecting member, the second connecting member is connected to the second main body; when the second connecting member extends from the first opening into the first accommodating cavity, the first bracket rotates to make the first connecting member reach the second position and connect with the second connecting member.

7. The connector system according to claim 6, characterized in that The second connector also includes a drive structure; The second main body has a second accommodating cavity and a second opening, the second opening is arranged on the second end surface of the second main body, and the second opening is communicated with the second accommodating cavity, and the second end surface is arranged opposite to the first end surface; The driving structure is connected to the second connecting member, and drives the second connecting member to move between the third position and the fourth position; Wherein, in the third position, the second connecting member is entirely located in the second accommodating cavity; in the fourth position, the second connecting member extends into the first accommodating cavity and is connected to the first connecting member.

8. The connector system according to claim 7, characterized in that In the case where the first connector includes a first magnet, the drive structure includes a second magnet that matches the first magnet; The second magnet is fixedly connected to the second connector. When the first connector and the second connector are close to each other, the second magnet drives the second connector to move from the third position to the fourth position under the action of the magnetic field force of the first magnet.

9. The connector system according to claim 6, characterized in that The second connector further includes a second bracket, the second bracket includes a third end surface, the angle between the third end surface and the second end surface is greater than 0, and the second connecting member is arranged on the third end surface.

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