A support, a power adapter and an assembly method of the power adapter

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of power adapters, and in particular to a support, a power adapter, and an assembly method for a power adapter. The support provided by the present invention is used for a power adapter, the power adapter comprising a Type-C female socket and a PCB circuit board, the PCB circuit board being provided with a conductive member, the support comprising: a body, a first installation guide structure, and a second installation guide structure; the body having a first end face and a second end face relative to each other, the first installation guide structure being provided on the first end face, for guiding the installation of the Type-C female socket, and the Type-C female socket being able to be connected to the conductive member, the second installation guide structure being provided on the second end face, for guiding the installation of the PCB circuit board. The Type-C female socket and the body are easy to install, save time, and the installation position is accurate, ultimately enabling the Type-C female socket to be stably connected to the conductive member, thereby improving the conductive effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of power adapters, and in particular to a support, a power adapter and an assembling method of the power adapter. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets are gradually being widely used in people's production and life. Due to the battery life of electronic devices, electronic devices generally need to be charged with a power adapter if they need to continue to use after 5-6 hours of use.

[0003] Existing power adapters all have a PCB circuit board and a USB-C female socket set in the shell. The USB-C female socket is first fixed to the bracket, and then the bracket is fixed to the PCB circuit board, and then the PIN pins of the USB-C female socket are soldered to the PCB circuit board. The entire installation process is cumbersome and time-consuming, and is prone to installation errors, poor stability, and affected conductive effects. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a support, a power adapter and an assembly method of the power adapter, so as to solve the technical problems in the prior art of fixing the USB-C female socket on the PCB circuit board through the bracket, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, and is prone to installation errors, thereby affecting the conductive effect.

[0005] The present invention provides a support for a power adapter, the power adapter comprising a Type-C female socket and a PCB circuit board, the PCB circuit board being provided with a conductive member, the support comprising: a body, a first installation guide structure, and a second installation guide structure;

[0006] The main body has a first end face and a second end face relative to each other. The first installation guide structure is arranged on the first end face for guiding the installation of the Type-C female socket, and the Type-C female socket can be connected to the conductive part. The second installation guide structure is arranged on the second end face for guiding the installation of the PCB circuit board.

[0007] As a further technical solution, the first installation guide structure includes a first slot for inserting the Type-C socket and a first limiting portion for limiting the movement of the Type-C socket along the insertion direction, and the first slot has a socket.

[0008] As a further technical solution, the first limiting portion includes a first baffle provided on the first end surface;

[0009] An end of the first slot opposite to the socket is connected to the first baffle.

[0010] As a further technical solution, the main body is provided with a first through hole which passes through the first end surface and the second end surface and is used for inserting the conductive member;

[0011] The first through-hole extends toward one side of the first baffle and penetrates the body;

[0012] The first slot includes a first slot body and a second slot body with slot openings facing each other, and the first through-opening is located between the first slot body and the second slot body.

[0013] As a further technical solution, the first installation guide structure also includes a first guide portion arranged at the socket.

[0014] As a further technical solution, the second installation guide structure includes a second slot for inserting the PCB circuit board and a second limiting portion for limiting the movement of the PCB circuit board along the guiding direction of the second slot.

[0015] As a further technical solution, the second installation guide structure further includes at least one rib provided on the inner side wall of the second slot;

[0016] The convex rib extends along the insertion direction of the PCB circuit board, and a guide surface is provided at one end of the notch facing the second slot.

[0017] The present invention provides a power adapter, comprising an upper cover, a shell, and the support, wherein a receiving cavity with an open end is formed in the shell, the upper cover is connected to the shell and located at the opening, and the upper cover is provided with a USB interface;

[0018] The Type-C female socket, the PCB circuit board and the support are all arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the support is connected to the PCB circuit board, one end of the Type-C female socket is connected to the support, and the other end is connected to the USB interface;

[0019] The Type-C female socket includes a socket body, a shell, pins, and a conductive plate. The shell has an insertion cavity formed therein, the socket body is embedded in the insertion cavity, the pins and the conductive plate are both connected to the socket body, and the conductive plate is electrically connected to the pins and the conductive member respectively.

[0020] The base body is provided with a first connecting portion that cooperates with the first installation guide structure;

[0021] An electrode separator is provided on the conductive plate, and the first connecting portion is provided on a side of the electrode separator facing away from the conductive plate.

[0022] As a further technical solution, a third limiting portion cooperating with the conductive member is provided on the conductive plate.

[0023] As a further technical solution, a first notch and a second notch are formed on the outer edge of the PCB circuit board, and a second connecting portion for cooperating with the second mounting guide structure is formed between the first notch and the second notch;

[0024] The second connecting portion is provided with a fourth limiting portion which cooperates with the second installation guide structure and is used to limit the movement of the second connecting portion along the guide direction of the second installation guide structure.

[0025] As a further technical solution, the port of the first notch is provided with a second guide portion, and / or the port of the second notch is provided with a second guide portion.

[0026] The present invention provides a method for assembling a power adapter, which uses the power adapter. The method comprises the following steps: welding a conductive member on a PCB circuit board, and installing a support on the PCB circuit board;

[0027] The Type-C female socket is installed on the support, the PCB circuit board is installed in the accommodating cavity, and the Type-C female socket is installed on the USB interface.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the support, power adapter, and power adapter assembly method provided by the present invention have the following technical advantages:

[0029] The support provided by the present invention is used for a power adapter, which includes a Type-C socket and a PCB circuit board. The PCB circuit board is provided with a conductive member. The support includes: a main body, a first installation guide structure, and a second installation guide structure. The main body has a first end face and a second end face relative to each other. The first installation guide structure is provided on the first end face for guiding the installation of the Type-C socket, and the Type-C socket can be connected to the conductive member. The second installation guide structure is provided on the second end face for guiding the installation of the PCB circuit board. The Type-C socket is guided and installed on the main body by the second installation guide structure, which facilitates the installation of the Type-C socket, saves time, and ensures accurate installation position, while improving the stability of the Type-C socket. The main body is guided and installed on the PCB circuit board by the first installation guide structure, which facilitates the installation of the main body, saves time, ensures accurate installation position, and improves the stability of the main body. Ultimately, the Type-C socket can be stably connected to the conductive member, improving the conductive effect.

[0030] The power adapter provided by the present invention includes the above-mentioned support. Therefore, the technical advantages and effects achieved by it include the technical advantages and effects achieved by the above-mentioned support, which will not be elaborated here.

[0031] The power adapter assembly method provided by the present invention adopts the above-mentioned power adapter. Therefore, the technical advantages and effects achieved by the method include the technical advantages and effects achieved by the above-mentioned power adapter, which will not be elaborated here.

[0032] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0034] Figure 1 An exploded view of a power adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention having a first type of conductive member;

[0035] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a power adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention having a first type of conductive member;

[0036] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a conductive member provided by an embodiment of the present invention being installed on a PCB circuit board;

[0037] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the support provided by an embodiment of the present invention being installed on a PCB circuit board;

[0038] Figure 5 An upper side view of a support provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 A bottom side view of a support provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the Type-C female socket structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention for use with the first type of conductive member;

[0041] Figure 8 An exploded view of a power adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention having a second type of conductive member;

[0042] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of a power adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention having a second type of conductive member;

[0043] Figure 10Schematic diagram of the Type-C female socket structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention for use with the second type of conductive component.

[0044] Icon: 1-Type-C female socket; 11-guide rib; 12-second baffle; 13-sealing ring; 14-second through-hole; 2-support; 21-first through-hole; 22-first slot; 221-first chamfer; 23-second slot; 231-second chamfer; 24-first baffle; 25-second slot; 251-convex rib; 2511-bevel; 252-protrusion; 3-PCB circuit board; 31-insert; 311-through hole; 32-first notch; 321-third chamfer; 33-second notch; 331-fourth chamfer; 34-connecting hole; 4-conductive part; 5-housing; 6-top cover; 61-USB interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention in conjunction with the embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0047] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in this field can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0049] The present invention will be further described in detail below through specific implementation examples in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0050] Specific structure such as Figures 1 to 10 shown.

[0051] This embodiment provides a support 2 for a power adapter. The power adapter includes a Type-C female socket 1 and a PCB circuit board 3. The PCB circuit board 3 is provided with a conductive member 4. The support 2 includes: a body, a first installation guide structure, and a second installation guide structure.

[0052] The main body has a first end face and a second end face relative to each other. The first installation guide structure is arranged on the first end face for guiding the installation of the Type-C female socket 1, and the Type-C female socket 1 can be connected to the conductive part 4. The second installation guide structure is arranged on the second end face for guiding the installation of the PCB circuit board 3.

[0053] In this embodiment, the Type-C socket 1 is installed on the main body through the guidance of the second installation guide structure, which facilitates the installation of the Type-C socket 1, saves time, and accurately installs the position, while improving the stability of the Type-C socket 1; the main body is installed on the PCB circuit board 3 through the guidance of the first installation guide structure, which facilitates the installation of the main body, saves time, and accurately installs the position, improves the stability of the main body, and ultimately enables the Type-C socket 1 to be stably connected to the conductive part 4, thereby improving the conductive effect.

[0054] In this embodiment, the power adapter also includes an upper cover 6, a shell 5 and a support 2. A accommodating cavity with an open end is formed in the shell 5. The upper cover 6 is connected to the shell 5 and is located at the opening. The upper cover 6 is provided with a USB interface 61; the Type-C female socket 1, the PCB circuit board 3 and the support 2 are all arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the support 2 is connected to the PCB circuit board 3. One end of the Type-C female socket 1 is connected to the support 2, and the other end is connected to the USB interface 61.

[0055] The Type-C female socket 1 includes a base, a shell, pins and a conductive plate, and a plug-in cavity is formed in the shell. The opening of the plug-in cavity corresponds to the USB interface 61. The base is embedded in the plug-in cavity. The pins and the conductive plate are connected to the base, and the conductive plate is respectively connected to the pins and the conductive member 4. The conductive plate is provided with positive and negative poles and is separated by three electrode partitions. At the same time, two conductive members 4 are provided, corresponding to the positive and negative poles and connected to the conductive plate. A sealing ring 13 is provided on the shell, and the shell is plugged into the USB interface 61. The outer wall of the shell and the inner wall of the USB interface 61 are sealed by the sealing ring 13 to prevent liquid or debris from entering the shell 5, avoiding short circuit and damage to the PCB circuit board 3.

[0056] Specifically, a first slot is provided on the first end face of the main body, and the socket of the first slot faces the side of the upper cover 6. The first slot can be cylindrical, and the Type-C female socket 1 is inserted into the first slot, and the conductive plate extends out of the port at one end of the first slot away from the socket and is connected to the conductive part 4. The structure is simple, and the first slot and the Type-C female socket 1 are easy to install. At the same time, the first slot can limit the Type-C female socket 1 along the plugging direction to prevent inaccurate contact position between the conductive plate and the conductive part 4, thereby improving the conductive effect and stability.

[0057] Furthermore, a first connecting portion is provided on the seat body, and the first connecting portion may be a guide rib 11. The guide rib 11 cooperates with the inner wall of the first slot for guidance, thereby improving the guiding effect and the convenience during installation.

[0058] Among them, a connecting hole 34 is provided on the PCB circuit board 3, one end of the conductive member 4 is plugged into the connecting hole 34 and welded to the PCB circuit board 3, and the other end has two forms. The first form is to set a spring, and the top of the spring is in contact with the side of the conductive sheet facing the PCB circuit board 3. Preferably, a third limiting portion is provided on the conductive plate. The third limiting portion can be a countersunk hole or a second through-hole 14 that passes through both sides of the conductive plate, so that the top of the spring can be embedded therein and form an interference fit with both sides of the top, which can effectively maintain the spring and the conductive plate. The stability of the connection, and at the same time, during the insertion of the conductive plate, it can provide a sense of gear, reminding that it has been installed in place at this time, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the installation; the second form is to set a plug-in spring clip, the socket of the plug-in spring clip faces the upper cover 6, and the front end of the conductive plate along the plug-in direction is plugged into the plug-in spring clip. Both forms have good conductive effects and are stably connected to the conductive plate. Even if the Type-C female socket 1 moves under the action of external force, the conductive part 4 can also remove the external force to avoid desoldering of the conductive part 4 and the PCB circuit board 3, thereby improving the conductive effect.

[0059] In an optional technical solution of this embodiment, the first installation guide structure further includes a first limiting portion for limiting the movement of the Type-C socket 1 along the insertion direction.

[0060] In this embodiment, the first limiting portion can be a card hole set on the inner wall of the first slot, and a card block that cooperates with the card hole is set on the guide rib 11. After the card block enters the card hole, it can limit the entry and exit of the Type-C socket 1, so that the Type-C socket 1 and the socket position remain relatively stable, thereby improving the stability and the effect of the connection between the conductive plate and the conductive part 4; the first limiting portion can also be a card block set on the inner wall of the first slot, and the end of the guide rib 11 along the insertion direction can cooperate with the card block for limiting. The guide rib 11 cooperates with the card block to limit the further insertion of the Type-C socket 1. This structure requires the upper cover 6 to limit the Type-C socket 1 and limit the Type-C socket 1 from exiting the first slot, that is, the upper cover 6 presses the Type-C socket 1 into the first slot. This structure is simpler and the limiting effect of the upper cover 6 is better. At the same time, this card block can also be a ring rib, which also has the above-mentioned effect and can further improve the limiting effect.

[0061] In this embodiment, the first limiting portion preferably includes a first baffle 24 disposed on the first end surface, and the first baffle 24 is disposed on a side of the first end surface away from the upper cover 6. The end of the first slot opposite the socket is connected to the first baffle 24. This is convenient to manufacture, and the first baffle 24 can completely abut against the end of the conductive plate along the insertion direction, thereby achieving a good limiting effect.

[0062] In this embodiment, a hole can be opened on the first baffle 24 to allow the conductive plate to extend out, that is, the guide rib 11 cooperates with the first baffle 24 to limit the position, and the conductive plate extends out of the first baffle 24 and cooperates with the conductive part 4. The structure is simple, which can ensure both overall stability and conductive effect.

[0063] Alternatively, a first through-hole 21 may be formed on the body, passing through the first and second end faces, for inserting the conductive member 4. In this case, the conductive plate is positioned within the first slot, and the first baffle 24 closes the port of the first slot on the side facing away from the socket. A perforation is formed in the sidewall of the first slot corresponding to the position of the conductive member 4, allowing one end of the conductive member 4 to enter the first slot and mate with the conductive plate. The first slot protects the junction between the conductive member 4 and the conductive plate from external influences, thereby improving the conductive effect.

[0064] When the first through-hole 21 is opened on the main body, the first slot can be another form, that is, the direction of the slot of the first slot is the same as the direction from the second end face to the first end face, and the Type-C female socket 1 is inserted into the first slot through the slot along the direction from the first end face to the second end face. If the end of the first slot facing away from the upper cover 6 is spaced apart from the first baffle 24, the portion of the conductive member 4 passing through the first through-hole 311 is located within this space, and the end of the conductive plate facing away from the upper cover 6 is abutted against the first baffle 24 for limiting position, and / or the end of the guide rib 11 facing away from the upper cover 6 is abutted against the first baffle 24 for limiting position, which can also enable the conductive member 4 to be connected to the conductive plate. In this form, the conductive member 4 can be of the first form. If it is the second form, the direction of the socket of the plug-in spring is the same as the direction from the second end face to the first end face, and at the same time, the end of the conductive plate facing away from the upper cover 6 is flanged toward the direction of the first end face, and the flange is inserted into the plug-in spring, which also has the above-mentioned effect.

[0065] Furthermore, the first slot includes a first slot body 22 and a second slot body 23 with slots opposite to each other, and the first through-hole 21 is located between the first slot body 22 and the second slot body 23. At this time, the guide rib 11 can be set on the outside of the electrode separator on both sides of the conductive plate, and the first slot body 22 and the second slot body 23 respectively cooperate with the corresponding guide rib 11 for guidance and insertion. One end of the conductive member 4 passes through the first through-hole 21 and connects with the conductive plate. The structure is simple, easy to manufacture, and easy to install. Preferably, the guide rib 11 and the conductive plate are located in the same plane, and the ends along the insertion direction are flush, ensuring that the conductive plate can accurately connect with the conductive member 4. At the same time, the conductive plate and the guide rib 11 cooperate with the first baffle 24 to limit the position, thereby improving the limiting effect.

[0066] In this embodiment, when the conductive part 4 adopts the first form, a second baffle 12 can be set at the end of the conductive plate facing away from the upper cover 6. The second baffle 12 is located on the side of the conductive plate facing away from the PCB circuit board 3. The second baffle 12 abuts against the first baffle 24, and the abutting area is large, thereby improving the limiting effect.

[0067] In this embodiment, the USB interface 61 extends toward the inside of the shell 5, and the outer shell is inserted into the USB interface 61, which facilitates the installation between the Type-C socket 1 and the USB interface 61. At the same time, the USB interface 61 has a circumferential limiting effect on the Type-C socket 1 to prevent the Type-C socket 1 from displacement. Furthermore, the USB interface 61 can limit the further insertion of the outer shell, so that after the Type-C socket 1 is installed on the support 2, the first baffle 24 and the USB interface 61 axially limit the Type-C socket 1, and the Type-C socket 1 is pressed against the support 2 through the upper cover 6. The structure is simple, the installation is convenient, and the stability is good.

[0068] In an optional technical solution of this embodiment, the first installation guide structure also includes a first guide portion provided at the socket. This first guide portion facilitates the entry of the Type-C receptacle 1 into the socket, preventing jamming during installation, facilitating installation, and improving efficiency. The first guide portion can be chamfered or circular, offering a simple structure and effective guidance.

[0069] In this embodiment, the first groove body 22 is preferably provided with a first chamfer 221 , and the second groove body 23 is provided with a second chamfer 231 , which is convenient for manufacturing and facilitates the corresponding guide ribs 11 to enter the first groove body 22 and the second groove body 23 .

[0070] This embodiment is not limited to this. The first installation guide structure may also include a first guide rail. In this case, the first connecting portion on the seat body is a first slider that cooperates with the guide rail, or the first installation guide structure includes a first slider. In this case, the first connecting portion on the seat body is a first guide rail that cooperates with the slider. In this case, the specific setting method is the same as the setting position of the above-mentioned first slot and guide rib 11, so it also has the above-mentioned effect, which will not be repeated here.

[0071] In an optional technical solution of this embodiment, the second installation guide structure includes a second slot 25 for inserting the PCB circuit board 3. In this case, the PCB circuit board 3 is provided with a second connecting portion that cooperates with the second installation guide structure.

[0072] Specifically, a second connecting portion can be set on the front side of the PCB circuit board 3, and the second connecting portion is guided and installed in cooperation with the second slot 25 so that the second connecting portion is inserted into the second slot 25. The notch direction of the second slot 25 can be in the direction from the first end face to the second end face. Preferably, the notch direction of the second slot 25 is away from the upper cover 6, so that the installation directions of the PCB circuit board 3, the support 2, the Type-C female seat 1 and the upper cover 6 can be the same, which facilitates installation and improves installation efficiency.

[0073] In an optional technical solution of this embodiment, the second connecting portion is a plug 31, which has a simple structure and is easily inserted into the second slot 25. The plug 31 is located at the end of the PCB circuit board 3 facing the upper cover 6 and is parallel to the PCB circuit board 3. In this case, the end of the PCB circuit board 3 facing the upper cover 6 forms the plug 31 as a whole, that is, the end of the PCB circuit board 3 facing the upper cover 6 is inserted into the first slot, making installation more convenient. The PCB circuit board 3 and the first slot are well integrated, reducing the occupied space and simplifying the structure. At the same time, the second end face can be aligned with the front face of the PCB circuit board 3, improving the stability of the support 2 and improving space utilization. This embodiment is not limited to this. The plug 31 can also be located on the front face of the PCB circuit board 3 and perpendicular to the PCB circuit board 3. In this case, the notch of the second slot 25 is oriented in the same direction as the direction from the first end face to the second end face, which also has the effect of simple structure and easy installation.

[0074] Furthermore, the first through-opening 21 extends through the body toward one side of the first baffle 24, and the first baffle 24 has an avoidance opening at one end toward the first end face, so that after the PCB circuit board 3 is inserted into the first slot, the conductive member 4 can enter the first through-opening 21 and connect with the conductive plate. At the same time, the first slot limits the circumferential position of the PCB circuit board 3 to avoid relative movement in the circumferential direction, and can effectively prevent the side wall of the first through-opening 21 from contacting the conductive member 4, so that the conductive member 4 is stably connected to the PCB circuit board 3 and the conductive plate, thereby improving the conductive effect.

[0075] In an optional technical solution of this embodiment, a plug-in piece 31 parallel to the PCB circuit board 3 can be separately provided at the end of the PCB circuit board 3 facing the upper cover 6. At this time, the width of the plug-in piece 31 is smaller than the width of the PCB circuit board 3, so that the second slot 25 can be smaller and save space.

[0076] Furthermore, a first notch 32 and a second notch 33 are defined on the outer edge of the PCB 3, with an insert 31 formed between the first and second notches 32, 33. Specifically, the first and second notches 32, 33 are defined at the end of the PCB 3 facing the upper cover 6, with the insert 31 formed between the first and second notches 32, 33. This simplifies the structure, further reducing occupied space, and provides improved integration between the insert 31 and the PCB 3, enhancing strength.

[0077] In an optional technical solution of this embodiment, the end of the first notch 32 is provided with a second guide portion, and / or the end of the second notch 33 is provided with a second guide portion.

[0078] In this embodiment, the second guide portion can be a chamfer or an arc. Preferably, the port of the first notch 32 is provided with a third chamfer 321, and the port of the second notch 33 is provided with a fourth chamfer 331. The structure is simple and easy to manufacture, so that the groove wall of the second slot 25 can easily enter the first notch 32 and the second notch 33, avoiding jamming during installation, facilitating installation, and improving efficiency. The first notch 32 and the second notch 33 can limit the second slot 25 to avoid relative movement between the second slot 25 and the PCB circuit board 3, further improving stability.

[0079] In an optional technical solution of this embodiment, the second installation guide structure further includes at least one rib 251 disposed on the inner side wall of the second slot 25. The rib 251 extends along the insertion direction of the PCB 3 and is provided with a guide surface at one end facing the notch of the second slot 25. The second slot 25 is integrally formed with the body, with a portion of the body forming one side wall of the second slot 25. The rib 251 is provided on the inner side of the other side wall opposite the body. The guide surface can be a curved surface or an inclined surface 2511, preferably the inclined surface 2511, which has a simple structure and good guiding effect. When the insert 31 is inserted into the second slot 25, the insert 31 can easily enter between the rib 251 and the body via the inclined surface 2511, facilitating installation. At the same time, the rib 251 and the body sandwich the insert 31, preventing relative movement between the PCB 3 and the support 2, ensuring stable installation of the support 2 and improving electrical conductivity.

[0080] In an optional technical solution of this embodiment, the second installation guide structure further includes a second stopper for cooperating with the PCB 3 to limit movement of the second slot 25 along the guide direction. The second connecting portion is provided with a fourth stopper for cooperating with the second installation guide structure and for limiting movement of the second connecting portion along the guide direction of the second installation guide structure.

[0081] In this embodiment, the second limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion cooperate with each other to limit the relative movement between the PCB circuit board 3 and the second installation guide structure along the guide direction, so that the support 2 can be stably installed on the PCB circuit board 3. The second limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion can be mutually cooperating snap-fit structures, which have a simple structure, convenient connection, and good limiting effect. In this case, the second limiting portion is located outside the groove wall of the second slot 25, and the fourth limiting portion is located on the second connecting portion. The second limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion can also be mutually cooperating baffles, which also have the above-mentioned effect. In this case, the second limiting portion is located outside the groove wall of the second slot 25, and the fourth limiting portion is located on the second connecting portion. When the second connecting portion is inserted into the second slot 25, the second limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion abut against each other, limiting further insertion of the second connecting portion. When the upper cover 6 is connected to the opening of the housing 5, the upper cover 6 presses the Type-C female connector 1 into the first slot, thereby pressing the second slot 25 against the PCB circuit board 3, which also has a certain degree of stability.

[0082] Preferably, a fourth limiting portion is provided on the insert 31, a second limiting portion is provided on the inner wall of the second slot 25, and the second limiting portion is located on the body to avoid mutual interference with the rib 251. At this time, the fourth limiting portion is a through hole 311 that passes through both sides of the insert 31, and the second limiting portion is a protrusion 252. When the insert 31 is inserted into the second slot 25, it is installed in place until the protrusion 252 enters the through hole 311, which ensures the accuracy of the installation position, improves the conductive effect, and provides a sense of gear, that is, the rib 251 can be heard and felt during the installation process. The protrusion 252 is embedded in the through hole 311 to remind you to install it in place and avoid damage caused by excessive force. In addition, the through hole 311 is opened on the insert 31 for convenience and does not destroy the plate-shaped characteristics of the PCB circuit board 3. At the same time, when the protrusion 252 and the through hole 311 generate radial force, it acts on the entire PCB circuit board 3, making the overall stability better and the PCB circuit board 3 not easy to be damaged. If the protrusion 252 is set on the insert 31, this force acts on the connection point between the protrusion 252 and the PCB circuit board 3, which can easily cause damage to the PCB circuit board 3.

[0083] This embodiment is not limited to this. The second installation guide structure may also include a second guide rail, and the second connecting portion provided on the PCB circuit board 3 may be a second slider, or the second installation guide structure may include a second slider, and the second connecting portion provided on the PCB circuit board 3 may be a second guide rail, which also has the effect of the above-mentioned second slot 25 and the insert 31 cooperating, and will not be repeated here.

[0084] The present embodiment provides a power adapter, including the aforementioned support 2. Therefore, the technical advantages and effects achieved by the power adapter include the technical advantages and effects achieved by the aforementioned support 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0085] This embodiment provides a method for assembling a power adapter, which uses the above-mentioned power adapter. The method for assembling the power adapter includes the following steps: the conductive member 4 is welded on the PCB circuit board 3, and the support 2 is installed on the PCB circuit board 3.

[0086] Specifically, the lower end of the conductive member 4 can be first soldered to the PCB 3. The support 2 can then be inserted through the second slot 25 and the insert 31 on the PCB 3 to the protrusion 252 and into the through-hole 311. The conductive member 4 will then be inserted into the first through-hole 21, making installation convenient, positioning accurate, and time-saving. Alternatively, the support 2 can be first inserted through the second slot 25 and the insert 31 on the PCB 3 to the protrusion 252 and into the through-hole 311, and then the lower end of the conductive member 4 can be soldered to the PCB 3 through the first through-hole 21, achieving the same effect.

[0087] Furthermore, the following steps are included: the Type-C female socket 1 is installed on the support 2, the PCB circuit board 3 is installed in the accommodating cavity, and the Type-C female socket 1 is installed on the USB interface 61.

[0088] Specifically, after the support 2 is installed on the PCB circuit board 3, the Type-C female socket 1 can be first inserted into the first slot 22 and the second slot 23 through the guide rib 11, and then the PCB circuit board 3 can be inserted into the accommodating cavity. Finally, the upper cover 6 is installed on the opening of the shell 5 and the Type-C female socket 1 is inserted into the USB interface 61 to complete the installation of the power adapter. During the entire installation process, the installation directions of the support 2, PCB circuit board 3, Type-C female socket 1 and upper cover 6 are the same, and the PCB circuit board 3 is inserted into the accommodating cavity, the support 2 is inserted on the PCB circuit board 3, the Type-C female socket 1 is inserted on the support 2 and the Type-C female socket 1 is inserted on the USB interface 61. The entire installation process has few parts, and the plug-in installation method is convenient and fast, saving time and effort, saving assembly costs, and improving efficiency.

[0089] After the support 2 is installed on the PCB circuit board 3, you can also first insert the PCB circuit board 3 into the accommodating cavity, then insert the Type-C female socket 1 into the USB interface 61, and finally install the upper cover 6 on the opening of the shell 5 and make the Type-C female socket 1 inserted into the first slot body 22 and the second slot body 23 through the guide rib 11 to complete the installation of the power adapter, which also has the above-mentioned effect.

[0090] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A support for a power adapter, the power adapter comprising a Type-C female socket (1) and a PCB circuit board (3), wherein a conductive member (4) is provided on the PCB circuit board (3), characterized in that: The support (2) comprises: a body, a first installation guide structure and a second installation guide structure; The body has a first end face and a second end face opposite to each other, the first installation guide structure is provided on the first end face for guiding the installation of the Type-C female socket (1), and the Type-C female socket (1) can be connected to the conductive member (4), and the second installation guide structure is provided on the second end face for guiding the installation of the PCB circuit board (3); The first installation guide structure comprises a first slot for inserting the Type-C female socket (1) and a first limiting portion for limiting the movement of the Type-C female socket (1) along the insertion direction, wherein the first slot has a socket; The first limiting portion comprises a first baffle (24) arranged on the first end surface; An end of the first slot opposite to the socket is connected to the first baffle (24); The main body is provided with a first through hole (21) which passes through the first end surface and the second end surface and is used for inserting the conductive member (4); The first through-hole (21) extends through the body toward one side of the first baffle (24); The first slot comprises a first slot body (22) and a second slot body (23) with slot openings facing each other, and the first through-opening (21) is located between the first slot body (22) and the second slot body (23); The second installation guide structure comprises a second slot (25) for inserting the PCB circuit board (3).

2. The support according to claim 1, characterized in that The first installation guide structure further includes a first guide portion arranged at the socket.

3. The support according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: The second installation guide structure further comprises a second limiting portion for limiting the movement of the PCB circuit board (3) along the guiding direction of the second slot (25).

4. The support according to claim 3, characterized in that The second installation guide structure further includes at least one rib (251) provided on the inner side wall of the second slot (25); The convex rib (251) extends along the insertion direction of the PCB circuit board (3), and a guide surface is provided at one end of the notch facing the second slot (25).

5. A power adapter, characterized in that: The device comprises an upper cover (6), a shell (5), and a support (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a receiving cavity with an opening at one end is formed in the shell (5), the upper cover (6) is connected to the shell (5) and is located at the opening, and the upper cover (6) is provided with a USB interface (61); The Type-C female socket (1), the PCB circuit board (3) and the support (2) are all arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the support (2) is connected to the PCB circuit board (3); one end of the Type-C female socket (1) is connected to the support (2), and the other end is connected to the USB interface (61); The Type-C female socket (1) comprises a socket body, a shell, pins and a conductive plate, wherein a plug-in cavity is formed in the shell, the socket body is embedded in the plug-in cavity, the pins and the conductive plate are both connected to the socket body, and the conductive plate is respectively conductive with the pins and the conductive member (4); The base body is provided with a first connecting portion that cooperates with the first installation guide structure; An electrode separator is provided on the conductive plate, and the first connecting portion is provided on a side of the electrode separator facing away from the conductive plate.

6. The power adapter according to claim 5, wherein: The conductive plate is provided with a third limiting portion that cooperates with the conductive member (4).

7. The power adapter according to any one of claims 5-6, characterized in that: A first notch (32) and a second notch (33) are formed on the outer edge of the PCB circuit board (3); a second connecting portion for cooperating with the second mounting guide structure is formed between the first notch (32) and the second notch (33); The second connecting portion is provided with a fourth limiting portion which cooperates with the second installation guide structure and is used to limit the movement of the second connecting portion along the guide direction of the second installation guide structure.

8. The power adapter according to claim 7, wherein: The end of the first notch (32) is provided with a second guide portion, and / or the end of the second notch (33) is provided with a second guide portion.

9. A method for assembling a power adapter, characterized in that: The power adapter according to any one of claims 5 to 8 is used, and the assembly method of the power adapter comprises the following steps: the conductive member (4) is welded on the PCB circuit board (3), and the support (2) is installed on the PCB circuit board (3); The Type-C female socket (1) is mounted on the support (2), the PCB circuit board (3) is mounted in the accommodating cavity, and the Type-C female socket (1) is mounted on the USB interface (61).

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