Connectors and electronic devices

Abstract

The present application provides a connector and an electronic device. The connector includes a socket and a plug, and the socket and the plug both include a bearing seat, a first conductive member, a first power pin, and a plurality of first signal pins; the first conductive member is carried on the end of the bearing seat and is used to transmit a first polarity current; the first power pin is carried on the bearing seat and is spaced apart from the first conductive member, and the first power pin is used to transmit a second polarity current, wherein the second polarity is opposite to the first polarity; a plurality of first signal pins are carried on the bearing seat and are arranged between the first power pin and the first conductive member, and the plurality of first signal pins are used to support the transmission and reception of the first signal; the first conductive member of the socket is electrically connected to the first conductive member of the plug, the first power pin of the socket is electrically connected to the first power pin of the plug, and the plurality of first signal pins of the socket are electrically connected to the plurality of first signal pins of the plug.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a connector and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices with Type C interfaces, such as mobile phones and computers, are becoming more and more popular among users. Users can charge electronic devices or transmit data through the Type C interface. The Type C interface is connected to the circuit board in the electronic device through a flexible circuit board and a board to board (BTB) connection connector. Specifically, the Type C interface is electrically connected to the board to board connector through a flexible circuit board, and the board to board connector is arranged on the main board. However, the structure of the board to board connector in the related art will cause the routing of the flexible circuit board connected to the board to board connector to be more complicated. Summary of the invention

[0003] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a connector, the connector comprising a socket and a plug, the socket and the plug both comprising:

[0004] Bearing seat;

[0005] A first conductive member, carried on an end of the bearing seat, and used for transmitting a first polarity current;

[0006] a first power pin, carried by the bearing seat and spaced apart from the first conductive member, the first power pin being used to transmit a second polarity current, wherein the second polarity is opposite to the first polarity; and

[0007] A plurality of first signal pins, carried by the bearing seat and disposed between the first power pin and the first conductive member, the plurality of first signal pins being used to support the transmission and reception of a first signal;

[0008] The first conductive member of the socket is electrically connected to the first conductive member of the plug, the first power pin of the socket is electrically connected to the first power pin of the plug, and the plurality of first signal pins of the socket are electrically connected to the plurality of first signal pins of the plug.

[0009] In a second aspect, the present application also provides an electronic device, comprising: a Type C interface, a flexible circuit board, a main board, a battery and the connector as described in the first aspect, wherein the Type C interface is electrically connected to the connector through the flexible circuit board, the connector is also electrically connected to the main board, and the main board is electrically connected to the battery, and the Type C interface is used to receive a charging signal and transmit the charging signal to the battery via the flexible circuit board, the connector and the main board to charge the battery.

[0010] In summary, in the plug and the socket of the connector, the relative position relationship of the first conductive member, the first power pin and the plurality of first signal pins is consistent with the relative position relationship of the corresponding pins in the Type C interface. Therefore, the routing of the flexible circuit board connecting the connector and the Type C interface can be simplified, thereby saving space for the flexible circuit board. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the implementation will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a connector in the related art;

[0013] Figure 2 This is the pin definition diagram of the Type C interface;

[0014] Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram of the socket and plug of the connector shown in FIG.

[0016] Figure 5 for Figure 3 to Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the socket from one perspective is shown;

[0017] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A perspective exploded view of the socket in FIG.

[0018] Figure 7 for Figure 3 to Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the socket shown in another perspective;

[0019] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A perspective exploded view of the socket in FIG.

[0020] Fig. 9 for Figure 3 to Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the plug from one perspective is shown;

[0021] Fig.10 for Fig. 9 A perspective exploded view of the plug in FIG.

[0022] Fig.11 for Figure 3 to Figure 4A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the plug shown in another perspective;

[0023] Fig.12 for Fig.11 A perspective exploded view of the plug in FIG.

[0024] Fig.13 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the dimensions of a first power pin and a first signal pin in a socket;

[0025] Fig.14 for Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the dimensions of a first power pin and a first signal pin in a plug;

[0026] Fig.15 This is a schematic diagram of the surface wiring at one end of the flexible circuit board connected to the Type C interface;

[0027] Fig.16 A schematic diagram of the bottom layer routing at one end of the flexible printed circuit board adjacent to the connector;

[0028] Fig.17 A schematic diagram of the surface wiring of the flexible circuit board near the Type C interface;

[0029] Fig.18 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom layer routing near the Type C interface in the flexible circuit board;

[0030] Fig.19 A schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Fig. 20 for Fig.19 Circuit block diagram of electronic equipment in. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally includes other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0034] Reference to "embodiment" or "implementation" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or implementation may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0035] Before introducing the connector 10 provided by the present application, the connector 10 in the related art is introduced. Figure 1 , Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a connector in the related art. The connector 10 includes a support seat 111, a first conductive member 112, a second conductive member 117, a first power pin 113, a second power pin 118, and a plurality of signal pins 128 (8 in the figure). The first conductive member 112, the second conductive member 117, the first power pin 113, the second power pin 118, and the plurality of signal pins 128 are all disposed on the support seat 111. The first conductive member 112 and the second conductive member 117 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the support seat 111. The first power pin 113 is disposed adjacent to the first conductive member 112, and the first power pin 113 and the first conductive member 112 are both used to transmit a first polarity current. The second power pin 118 is disposed adjacent to the second conductive member 117, and the second power pin 118 and the second conductive member 117 are both used to transmit a second polarity current. The plurality of signal pins 128 are disposed between the first power pin 113 and the second power pin 118, and are used to send and receive data signals. The first polarity current is a positive current, and the second polarity current is a negative current; or, in other embodiments, the first polarity current is a negative current, and the second polarity current is a positive current.

[0036] Please also read Figure 2 , Figure 2: is a pin definition diagram of the Type C interface 40. The connector 10 is used to connect the Type C interface 40. The Type C interface 40 includes pin A1, pin A2, pin A3, pin A4, pin A5, pin A6, pin A7, pin A8, pin A9, pin A10, pin A11 and pin A12, and pin B1, pin B2, pin B3, pin B4, pin B5, pin B6, pin B7, pin B8, pin B9, pin B10, pin B11 and pin B12 in sequence. Among them, pin A1 corresponds to pin B12, pin A2 corresponds to pin B11, pin A3 corresponds to pin B10, pin A4 corresponds to pin B9, pin A5 corresponds to pin B8, pin A6 corresponds to pin B7, pin A7 corresponds to pin B6, pin A8 corresponds to pin B5, pin A9 corresponds to pin B4, pin A10 corresponds to pin B3, pin A11 corresponds to pin B2, and pin A12 corresponds to pin B1. Figure 2 It can be seen that pins A1 and B12 in the Type C interface 40 are located at one end of the Type C interface 40 and are ground pins for transmitting negative current to the ground; pins A2, A3, B11 and B10 are used together to send and receive the first signal. Pins A4 and B9 are VBUS pins, i.e., bus power pins, for transmitting positive current. Pins A12 and B1 are located at the other end of the Type C interface 40 and are ground pins for transmitting negative current to the ground; pins A10, A11, B2 and B3 are used together to send and receive the first signal. Pins A9 and B4 are VBUS pins, i.e., bus power pins, for transmitting positive current. Pins A5, A6, A7, A8 and B8, B7, B6 and B5 are used together to send and receive the second signal.

[0037] When the connector 10 is electrically connected to the Type C interface 40, the first conductive member 112 in the connector 10 is electrically connected to the pins A1 and B12 of the Type C interface 40 through the routing in the flexible printed board (FPC), the first power pin 113 in the connector 10 is electrically connected to the pins A4 and B9 of the Type C interface 40 through the routing in the flexible printed board, and the four signal pins 128 in the connector 10 are electrically connected to the pins A2, A3, B10 and B11 of the Type C interface 40 through the routing in the flexible printed board. However, it can be seen from the above introduction that the pins at the corresponding positions in the connector 10 and the Type C interface 40 in the related art are different. For example, the position relationship between the ground pin and the pin transmitting positive current in the Type C interface 40 and the pin transmitting positive current and negative current in the connector 10 does not correspond. The pins at the corresponding positions in the connector 10 and the Type C interface 40 in the related art are different, so the routing in the flexible printed board connecting the connector 10 and the Type C interface is more complicated. For example, the routing of the first conductive member 112 in the connector 10 and pins A4 and B9 in the Type C interface 40 in the flexible circuit board is intertwined with the routing of pins A2, A3, B10, and B11 in the connector 10 and four signal pins 128 in the Type C interface 40 in the flexible circuit board, resulting in a more complicated routing of the flexible circuit board connected to the connector 10.

[0038] The following is an introduction to the connector 10 provided in the embodiment of the present application. Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector provided in one embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the socket and plug of the connector shown in the figure; the connector 10 is used to electrically connect the Type C interface 40. The Type C interface 40 is one of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces, which is usually provided in electronic devices such as mobile phones. The Type C interface 40 is electrically connected to the connector 10 through a flexible circuit board, wherein the connector is connected to a circuit board (e.g., a motherboard 60). Specifically, the connector 10 includes a socket 110 and a plug 130, and the plug 130 is plugged into the socket 110. The socket 110 of the connector 10 is provided on the circuit board, and the plug 130 of the connector 10 is plugged into the socket 110. The Type C interface 40 is electrically connected to the plug 130 of the connector 10 through a flexible circuit board.

[0039] Please also read Figures 5 to 8 , Figure 5 for Figure 3 to Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the socket from one perspective is shown; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A perspective exploded view of the socket in FIG. Figure 7 for Figure 3 to Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the socket shown in another perspective; Figure 8 for Figure 7 . In order to distinguish the various components in the socket 110 and the plug 130, the letter a is added after the number of each component in the socket 110, and the letter b is added after the number of each component in the plug 130. For example, the socket 110 of the connector 10 includes a bearing seat 111, a first conductive member 112, a first power pin 113 and a plurality of first signal pins 114. For the convenience of description, the bearing seat 111 of the socket 110 is labeled as bearing seat 111a, the first conductive member 112 of the socket 110 is labeled as first conductive member 112a, the first power pin 113 of the socket 110 is labeled as first power pin 113a, and the first signal pin 114 of the socket 110 is labeled as first signal pin 114a.

[0040] In the socket 110: a first conductive member 112, carried on the end of the supporting seat 111, for transmitting a first polarity current; a first power pin 113, carried on the supporting seat 111, and spaced apart from the first conductive member 112, the first power pin 113 being used to transmit a second polarity current, wherein the first polarity current is a negative power current, and the second polarity current is a positive power current; a plurality of first signal pins 114, carried on the supporting seat 111, and disposed between the first power pin 113 and the first conductive member 112, the plurality of first signal pins 114 being used to support the transmission and reception of a first signal.

[0041] In this embodiment, the plurality of first signal pins 114 are arranged in 2 rows, 2 pins in each row, for a total of 4. It is understandable that the number of first signal pins 114 in the schematic diagram of this embodiment should not be understood as a limitation on the connector 10 provided in this application.

[0042] Please also read Figures 9 to 12 , Fig. 9 for Figure 3 to Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the plug from one perspective is shown; Fig.10 for Fig. 9 A perspective exploded view of the plug in FIG. Fig.11 for Figure 3 to Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the plug shown in another perspective; Fig.12 for Fig.11The plug 130 of the connector 10 includes a bearing seat 111, a first conductive member 112, a first power pin 113, and a plurality of first signal pins 114. For the convenience of description, the bearing seat 111 of the plug 130 is labeled as bearing seat 111b, the first conductive member 112 of the plug 130 is labeled as first conductive member 112b, the first power pin 113 of the plug 130 is labeled as first power pin 113b, and the first signal pin 114 of the plug 130 is labeled as first signal pin 114b.

[0043] In the plug 130: a first conductive member 112 is carried on the end of the bearing seat 111 and is used to transmit a first polarity current; a first power pin 113 is carried on the bearing seat 111 and is spaced apart from the first conductive member 112, and the first power pin 113 is used to transmit a second polarity current, wherein the first polarity current is a negative power current and the second polarity current is a positive power current; a plurality of first signal pins 114 are carried on the bearing seat 111 and are disposed between the first power pin 113 and the first conductive member 112, and the plurality of first signal pins 114 are used to support the transmission and reception of a first signal. In this embodiment, the first signal is a UBS 3.0 signal. Since the frequency of the USB 3.0 signal is relatively high, the first signal is also called a USB 3.0 high frequency signal.

[0044] The first conductive member 112 of the socket 110 is electrically connected to the first conductive member 112 of the plug 130 , the first power pin 113 of the socket 110 is electrically connected to the first power pin 113 of the plug 130 , and the multiple first signal pins 114 of the socket 110 are electrically connected to the multiple first signal pins 114 of the plug 130 .

[0045] The material of the bearing seat 111 is an insulating material, which may be but is not limited to insulating colloid, such as plastic. The material of the bearing seat 111 of the plug 130 may be the same as that of the bearing seat 111 of the socket 110, or may be different.

[0046] The shapes of the support base 111 of the socket 110 and the support base 111 of the plug 130 are different so that the socket 110 and the plug 130 can be plugged in. The shapes of the support base 111 of the socket 110 and the support base 111 of the plug 130 will be described later.

[0047] It can be understood that the above structure of the socket 110 and the plug 130 is only one embodiment of the socket 110 and the plug 130, and should not be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0048] The first conductive member 112 is located at the end of the support base 111, so the first conductive member 112 is also called armor. The material of the first conductive member 112 can be but is not limited to copper, silver, gold, etc.

[0049] The material of the first power pin 113 may be, but is not limited to, copper, silver, gold, etc. The material of the first power pin 113 may be the same as or different from the material of the first conductive pin.

[0050] In this embodiment, the number of the first signal pins 114 is four. The plurality of first signal pins 114 are used to support the transmission and reception of the first signal. In this embodiment, the first signal is a UBS 3.0 signal.

[0051] It can be seen that the relative position relationship of the first conductive member 112, the first power pin 113 and the plurality of first signal pins 114 in the plug 130 and the socket 110 of the connector 10 is consistent with the relative position relationship of the pins A1 and B12, the pins A4 and B9, and the pins A2, A3, B11 and B10 in the Type C interface 40. Therefore, when the connector 10 is connected to the Type C interface 40, the plug 130 of the connector 10 is connected to the Type C interface 40, and the first conductive member 112 of the plug 130 of the connector 10 is electrically connected to the pins A1 and B12 of the Type C interface 40, the two first power pins 113 of the plug 130 are electrically connected to the pins A4 and B9 of the Type C interface 40 structure, and the pins A2, A3, B11 and B10 of the plug 130 are electrically connected to one of the plurality of first signal pins 114 in the Type C interface 40.

[0052] In addition, the first conductive member 112 of the socket 110 is electrically connected to the first conductive member 112 of the plug 130, the first power pin 113 of the socket 110 is electrically connected to the first power pin 113 of the plug 130, and the multiple first signal pins 114 of the socket 110 are electrically connected to the multiple first signal pins 114 of the plug 130.

[0053] In summary, in the plug 130 and the socket 110 of the connector 10, the relative position relationship of the first conductive member 112, the first power pin 113 and the plurality of first signal pins 114 is consistent with the relative position relationship of the pins A1 and B12, the pins A4 and B9, and the pins A2, A3, B11 and B10 in the Type C interface 40. Therefore, the routing of the flexible circuit board connecting the connector 10 and the Type C interface can be simplified, thereby saving the space of the flexible circuit board.

[0054] Specifically, in this embodiment, the routing of the first conductive member 112 , the first power pin 113 , and the plurality of first signal pins 114 in the flexible circuit board connected to the connector 10 can be simplified.

[0055] Please also read Figures 5 to 8 , the socket 110 further includes a first grounding pin 115 (labeled 115a in the figure) and / or a second grounding pin 116 (labeled 116a in the figure). The socket 110 further includes the first grounding pin 115 and / or the second grounding pin 116 specifically including the following situations: the socket 110 further includes the first grounding pin 115; or, the socket 110 further includes the second grounding pin 116; or, the socket 110 further includes the first grounding pin 115 and the second grounding pin 116. In the schematic diagram of the present embodiment, the socket 110 including the first grounding pin 115 and the second grounding pin 116 is used as an example for illustration. It can be understood that it should not be understood as a limitation on the socket 110 provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0056] In the socket 110: the first grounding pin 115 is carried by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple first signal pins 114 and the first conductive member 112, and is electrically connected to the ground; the second grounding pin 116 is carried by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple first signal pins 114 and the first power pin 113, and is electrically connected to the ground.

[0057] Please also read Figures 9 to 12, the plug 130 also includes a first ground pin 115 (labeled as 115b in the figure) and / or a second ground pin 116 (labeled as 115b in the figure). The plug 130 also includes the first ground pin 115 and / or the second ground pin 116 specifically including the following situations: the plug 130 also includes the first ground pin 115; or, the plug 130 also includes the second ground pin 116; or, the plug 130 also includes the first ground pin 115 and the second ground pin 116. In the schematic diagram of this embodiment, the plug 130 including the first ground pin 115 and the second ground pin 116 is used as an example for illustration. It can be understood that it should not be understood as a limitation on the plug 130 provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0058] In the plug 130: the first grounding pin 115 is supported by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple first signal pins 114 and the first conductive member 112, and is electrically connected to the ground electrode; the second grounding pin 116 is supported by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple first signal pins 114 and the first power pin 113, and is electrically connected to the ground electrode.

[0059] The first ground pin 115 is used to reduce or even prevent the first signals received and sent by the plurality of first signal pins 114 from radiating to the outside and interfering with other signals or other components. In addition, the first ground pin 115 can also reduce or even prevent other signals or other components from interfering with the first signals received and sent by the plurality of first signal pins 114.

[0060] The second ground pin 116 is used to reduce or even prevent the first signals received and sent by the plurality of first signal pins 114 from radiating to the outside and interfering with other signals or other components. In addition, the second ground pin 116 can also reduce or even prevent other signals or other components from interfering with the first signals received and sent by the plurality of first signal pins 114.

[0061] Please continue reading Figures 5 to 12 , the socket 110 (see Figures 5 to 8 ) and the plug 130 (see Figures 9 to 12) also include a second conductive member 117, a second power pin 118 and a plurality of second signal pins 119. For the convenience of description, the second conductive member 117 of the socket 110 is labeled as the second conductive member 117a, the second power pin 118 of the socket 110 is labeled as the second power pin 118a, and the second signal pin 119 of the socket 110 is labeled as the second signal pin 119a. The second conductive member 117 of the plug 130 is labeled as the second conductive member 117b, the second power pin 118 of the plug 130 is labeled as the second power pin 118b, and the second signal pin 119 of the plug 130 is labeled as the second signal pin 119b.

[0062] In the socket 110: a second conductive member 117 (labeled 117a) is carried on the end of the supporting seat 111 away from the first conductive member 112, and is used to transmit a first polarity current; a second power pin 118 (labeled 118a) is carried on the supporting seat 111 and is spaced apart from the second conductive member 117, the second power pin 118 is arranged on the side of the first power pin 113 away from the first signal pin 114, and is spaced apart from the first power pin 113, and the second power pin 118 is used to transmit a second polarity current; a plurality of second signal pins 119 (labeled 119a) are carried on the socket 110, and are arranged between the second power pin 118 and the second conductive member 117, and the plurality of second signal pins 119 are used to support the transmission and reception of the first signal.

[0063] In the plug 130: a second conductive member 117 (labeled as 117b), carried on the end of the supporting seat 111 away from the first conductive member 112, and used for transmitting a first polarity current; a second power pin 118, carried on the supporting seat 111, and spaced apart from the second conductive member 117, the second power pin 118 is arranged on the side of the first power pin 113 away from the first signal pin 114, and spaced apart from the first power pin 113, the second power pin 118 is used for transmitting a second polarity current; a plurality of second signal pins 119 are carried on the plug 130, and are arranged between the second power pin 118 and the second conductive member 117, the plurality of second signal pins 119 are used to support the transmission and reception of the first signal.

[0064] In this embodiment, the plurality of second signal pins 119 include 2 rows, each row has 2 pins, and the total number is 4. It can be understood that the number of second signal pins 119 in the schematic diagram of this embodiment should not be understood as a limitation on the connector 10 provided in this application.

[0065] The second conductive member 117 is located at the other end of the bearing seat 111, and the second conductive member 117 is arranged opposite to the first conductive member 112. Since the second conductive member 117 is located at the other end of the bearing seat 111, the second conductive member 117 is also called armor. The material of the second conductive member 117 can be, but is not limited to, copper, silver, gold, etc. The material of the second conductive member 117 can be the same as the material of the first conductive member 112, or it can be different from the material of the first conductive member 112.

[0066] The second conductive member 117 is located at the end of the support base 111, so the second conductive member 117 is also called armor. The material of the second conductive member 117 can be but is not limited to copper, silver, gold, etc.

[0067] The material of the second power pin 118 may be, but is not limited to, copper, silver, gold, etc. The material of the second power pin 118 may be the same as or different from the material of the first conductive pin.

[0068] In this embodiment, the number of the second signal pins 119 is four. The plurality of second signal pins 119 are used to support the transmission and reception of the first signal. In this embodiment, the first signal is a UBS 3.0 signal.

[0069] It can be seen that the relative position relationship between the second conductive member 117, the second power pin 118 and the plurality of second signal pins 119 in the plug 130 and the socket 110 of the connector 10 is consistent with the relative position relationship between pin A12 and pin B1, pin A9 and pin B4, and pin A10, pin A11, pin B3 and pin B2 in the Type C interface 40. Therefore, when the connector 10 is connected to the Type C interface 40, the plug 130 of the connector 10 is connected to the Type C interface 40, and the second conductive member 117 of the plug 130 of the connector 10 is electrically connected to pin A12 and pin B1 of the Type C interface 40, and the two second power pins 118 of the plug 130 of the connector 10 are respectively electrically connected to pin A9 and pin B4 of the Type C interface 40, and pin A10, pin A11, pin B3 and pin B2 of the plug 130 of the connector 10 are respectively electrically connected to one of the second signal pins 119 in the Type C interface 40.

[0070] In addition, the second conductive member 117 of the socket 110 is electrically connected to the second conductive member 117 of the plug 130, the second power pin 118 of the socket 110 is electrically connected to the second power pin 118 of the plug 130, and the multiple second signal pins 119 of the socket 110 are electrically connected to the multiple second signal pins 119 of the plug 130.

[0071] In summary, in the plug 130 and the socket 110 of the connector 10, the relative position relationship of the second conductive member 117, the second power pin 118, and the plurality of second signal pins 119 is consistent with the relative position relationship of the pin A12, the pin B1, the pin A9, the pin B4, the pin A10, the pin A11, the pin B3, and the pin B2 in the Type C interface 40. Therefore, the routing of the flexible circuit board connected to the connector 10 can be simplified, thereby saving the space of the flexible circuit board. Specifically, the routing of the second conductive member 117, the second power pin 118, and the plurality of second signal pins 119 in the flexible circuit board connected to the connector 10 can be simplified.

[0072] Please continue reading Figures 5 to 8 , the socket 110 further includes a third grounding pin 121 (labeled as 121a), and / or a fourth grounding pin 122 (labeled as 122a). The socket 110 further includes a third grounding pin 121, and / or a fourth grounding pin 122, specifically including the following situations: the socket 110 further includes a third grounding pin 121; or, the socket 110 further includes a fourth grounding pin 122; or, the socket 110 further includes a third grounding pin 121 and a fourth grounding pin 122. In the schematic diagram of this embodiment, the socket 110 including the third grounding pin 121 and the fourth grounding pin 122 is used as an example for illustration, which can be understood that it should not be understood as a limitation on the socket 110 provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0073] In the socket 110: the third grounding pin 121 is carried by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple second signal pins 119 and the second conductive member 117, and is electrically connected to the ground; and the fourth grounding pin 122 is carried by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple second signal pins 119 and the second power pin 118, and is electrically connected to the ground.

[0074] Please continue reading Figures 9 to 12, the plug 130 further includes a third ground pin 121 (labeled as 121b), and / or a fourth ground pin 122 (labeled as 122b). The plug 130 further includes the third ground pin 121, and / or the fourth ground pin 122 specifically includes the following situations: the plug 130 further includes the third ground pin 121; or, the plug 130 further includes the fourth ground pin 122; or, the plug 130 further includes the third ground pin 121 and the fourth ground pin 122. In the schematic diagram of this embodiment, the plug 130 including the third ground pin 121 and the fourth ground pin 122 is used as an example for illustration. It can be understood that it should not be understood as a limitation on the plug 130 provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0075] In the plug 130: the third grounding pin 121 is carried by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple second signal pins 119 and the second conductive member 117, and is electrically connected to the ground; and the fourth grounding pin 122 is carried by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple second signal pins 119 and the second power pin 118, and is electrically connected to the ground.

[0076] The third ground pin 121 is used to reduce or even prevent the first signal received and sent by the plurality of second signal pins 119 from radiating to the outside and interfering with other signals or other components. In addition, the third ground pin 121 can also reduce or even prevent other signals or other components from interfering with the first signal received and sent by the plurality of second signal pins 119.

[0077] The fourth ground pin 122 is used to reduce or even prevent the first signal received and sent by the plurality of second signal pins 119 from radiating to the outside and interfering with other signals or other components. In addition, the fourth ground pin 122 can also reduce or even prevent other signals or other components from interfering with the first signal received and sent by the plurality of second signal pins 119.

[0078] Please continue reading Figures 5 to 12 , the socket 110 (see Figures 5 to 8 ) and the plug 130 (see Figures 9 to 12 ) further includes a plurality of third signal pins 123. The third signal pins 123 in the socket 110 are labeled as third signal pins 123a, and the third signal pins 123 in the plug 130 are labeled as third signal pins 123b. The third signal pins 123 are carried by the bearing seat 111 and are located between the first power pin 113 and the second power pin 118. The plurality of third signal pins 123 are used to support the transmission and reception of the second signal.

[0079] In this embodiment, the second signal is a USB 2.0 signal. The plurality of third signal pins 123 of the plug 130 are electrically connected to the plurality of third signal pins 123 of the socket 110 , and one third signal pin 123 of the plug 130 corresponds to one third signal pin 123 of the socket 110 .

[0080] In this embodiment, the plurality of third signal pins 123 are arranged in 2 rows, 4 in each row, for a total of 8. It is understandable that the number of third signal pins 123 in the schematic diagram of this embodiment should not be understood as a limitation on the connector 10 provided in this application.

[0081] In this embodiment, the plug 130 and the socket 110 further include a plurality of third signal pins 123 to support the transmission and reception of the second signal, so that the connector 10 can support the transmission and reception of more types of signals.

[0082] Please continue reading Figures 5 to 8 , the socket 110 further includes a fifth grounding pin 124 (labeled as 124a), and / or a sixth grounding pin 125 (labeled as 125a). The socket 110 further includes the fifth grounding pin 124, and / or the sixth grounding pin 125 specifically includes the following situations: the socket 110 further includes the fifth grounding pin 124; or, the socket 110 further includes the sixth grounding pin 125; or, the socket 110 further includes the fifth grounding pin 124 and the sixth grounding pin 125. In the schematic diagram of this embodiment, the socket 110 including the fifth grounding pin 124 and the sixth grounding pin 125 is used as an example for illustration. It can be understood that it should not be understood as a limitation on the socket 110 provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0083] In the socket 110: the fifth grounding pin 124 is carried by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple third signal pins 123 and the first power pin 113, and is electrically connected to the ground; and the sixth grounding pin 125 is carried by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the multiple third signal pins 123 and the second power pin 118, and is electrically connected to the ground.

[0084] Please continue reading Figures 9 to 12, the plug 130 further includes a fifth ground pin 124 (labeled as 124b), and / or a sixth ground pin 125 (labeled as 125b). The plug 130 further includes the fifth ground pin 124, and / or the sixth ground pin 125 specifically includes the following situations: the plug 130 further includes the fifth ground pin 124; or, the plug 130 further includes the sixth ground pin 125; or, the plug 130 further includes the fifth ground pin 124 and the sixth ground pin 125. In the schematic diagram of this embodiment, the plug 130 including the fifth ground pin 124 and the sixth ground pin 125 is used as an example for illustration. It can be understood that it should not be understood as a limitation on the plug 130 provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0085] In the plug 130: the fifth grounding pin 124 is supported by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the plurality of third signal pins 123 and the first power pin 113, and is electrically connected to the ground; and the sixth grounding pin 125 is supported by the supporting base 111, and is arranged between the plurality of third signal pins 123 and the second power pin 118, and is electrically connected to the ground.

[0086] The fifth ground pin 124 is used to reduce or even prevent the second signal received and sent by the plurality of third signal pins 123 from radiating to the outside and interfering with other signals or other components. In addition, the fifth ground pin 124 can also reduce or even prevent other signals or other components from interfering with the second signal received and sent by the plurality of third signal pins 123.

[0087] The sixth ground pin 125 is used to reduce or even prevent the second signal received and sent by the plurality of third signal pins 123 from radiating to the outside and interfering with other signals or other components. In addition, the sixth ground pin 125 can also reduce or even prevent other signals or other components from interfering with the second signal received and sent by the plurality of third signal pins 123.

[0088] Please continue reading Figures 5 to 8 The socket 110 further includes a first reinforcing plate 126 . The first reinforcing plate 126 is disposed on the bearing seat 111 , and the second conductive member 117 is supported on the end of the bearing seat 111 away from the first conductive member 112 through the first reinforcing plate 126 .

[0089] The second conductive member 117 is supported on the end of the supporting base 111 away from the first conductive member 112 through the first reinforcing plate 126 , which can help to enhance the structural strength of the socket 110 corresponding to the second conductive member 117 .

[0090] The material of the first reinforcing plate 126 may be, but is not limited to, metal material, such as copper, silver, or gold.

[0091] Please continue reading Figures 5 to 8 The socket 110 further includes a second reinforcing plate 127 . The second reinforcing plate 127 is disposed on the bearing seat 111 , and the first conductive member 112 is supported on an end of the bearing seat 111 through the second reinforcing plate 127 .

[0092] The first conductive member 112 is supported on the end of the supporting seat 111 through the second reinforcing plate 127 , which can help to enhance the structural strength of the socket 110 corresponding to the first conductive member 112 .

[0093] The material of the second reinforcing plate 127 may be, but is not limited to, a metal material, such as copper, silver, or gold, etc. The material of the second reinforcing plate 127 may be the same as or different from the material of the first reinforcing plate 126 .

[0094] See also Fig.13 , Fig.13 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the dimensions of the first power pin and the first signal pin in the socket. In the socket 110: the width of the first power pin 113 is d1, the width of the first signal pin 114 is d2, and the distance between two adjacent first signal pins 114 is d3, wherein d2<d1<4d2+3d3.

[0095] In the socket 110, the distance between the first power pin 113 and the second signal pin 119 and the two adjacent first signal pins 114 satisfies: d2<d1<4d2+3d3, so the first power pin 113 can withstand a larger current when transmitting the second polarity current. For example, the current that each of pins A4, pin B9, pin A9 and pin B4 in the Type C interface 40 can withstand is 1.20A. And the current that any one of the single first signal pin 114, the second signal pin 119, and the third signal pin 123 in the connector 10 can withstand is 0.30A. If the width of the first power pin 113 is the same as the width of the single first signal pin 114, the single second signal pin 119, or the single third signal pin 123, then 4 first power pins 113 arranged at intervals are required, that is, the number of first power pins 113 required is large, and the 4 first power pins 113 arranged at intervals will make the length of the socket 110 longer. In addition, it is not conducive to the wiring layout in the flexible circuit board connected to the connector 10.

[0096] In the socket 110, the distance between the first power pin 113 and the second signal pin 119 and the two adjacent first signal pins 114 satisfies: d2<d1<4d2+3d3, which can reduce the number of the first power pins 113 in the socket 110 when the connector 10 is connected to the Type C interface 40, which is beneficial to reducing the length of the socket 110 in the connector 10. In addition, it is also convenient for the wiring layout in the flexible circuit board connected to the connector 10.

[0097] In this embodiment, in the extension direction of the bearing seat 111a: the size of the narrowest part of the first power pin 113a is in the range of 10 to 17 times the size of the narrowest part of the first signal pin 114a. For example, it can be 10 times, or 11 times, or 12 times, or 13 times, or 14 times, or 15 times, or 16 times, or 17 times. Of course, it can also be a non-integer multiple between 10 and 17 times. Therefore, when the width of the first power pin 113 is not increased much, the first signal pin 113a can withstand a larger current. For example, the first power pin 113 can withstand a current of 5A. That is, it can withstand a larger current.

[0098] See also Fig.14 , Fig.14 for Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the dimensions of the first power pin and the first signal pin in the plug. In the plug 130: the width of the first power pin 113 is d1, the width of the first signal pin 114 is d2, and the distance between two adjacent first signal pins 114 is d3, wherein d2<d1<4d2+3d3.

[0099] In the plug 130, the distance between the first power pin 113 and the second signal pin 119 and the two adjacent first signal pins 114 satisfies: d2<d1<4d2+3d3, so the first power pin 113 can withstand a larger current when transmitting the second polarity current. For example, the current that each of pins A4, pin B9, pin A9 and pin B4 in the Type C interface 40 can withstand is 1.20A. The current that any one of the single first signal pin 114, the second signal pin 119, and the third signal pin 123 in the connector 10 can withstand is 0.30A. If the width of the first power pin 113 is the same as the width of the single first signal pin 114, the single second signal pin 119, or the single third signal pin 123, then 4 first power pins 113 arranged at intervals are required, that is, the number of first power pins 113 required is large, and the 4 first power pins 113 arranged at intervals will make the length of the plug 130 longer. In addition, it is not conducive to the wiring layout in the flexible circuit board connected to the connector 10.

[0100] In the plug 130, the distance between the first power pin 113 and the second signal pin 119 and the two adjacent first signal pins 114 satisfies: d2<d1<4d2+3d3, which can reduce the number of the first power pins 113 in the plug 130 when the connector 10 is connected to the Type C interface 40, which is beneficial to reducing the length of the plug 130 in the connector 10. In addition, it is also convenient for the wiring layout in the flexible circuit board connected to the connector 10.

[0101] In this embodiment, in the extension direction of the bearing seat 111: the size of the narrowest part of the first power pin 113b is in the range of 10 to 17 times the size of the narrowest part of the first signal pin 114b, for example, it can be 10 times, or 11 times, or 12 times, or 13 times, or 14 times, or 15 times, or 16 times, or 17 times, of course, it can also be a non-integer multiple between 10 times and 17 times, so that the first power pin 113b can withstand a larger current when the width of the first power pin 113b is not increased much. For example, the first power pin 113b can withstand a current of 5A.

[0102] In one embodiment, the structure of the second signal pin 115 may be the same as that of the first signal pin 114, and accordingly, the structure of the second power pin 118 is the same as that of the first power pin 114, and accordingly, the size relationship between the second power pin 118 and the second signal pin 115 may be the same as the relationship between the first power pin 113 and the first signal pin 114. Please refer to the previous description and will not be repeated here.

[0103] Please also read Fig.15 , Fig.16 , Fig.17 and Fig.18 , Fig.15 A schematic diagram of the surface wiring of one end of the flexible circuit board connected to the Type C interface 40; Fig.16 A schematic diagram of the bottom layer routing at one end of the flexible printed circuit board adjacent to the connector; Fig.17 A schematic diagram of surface wiring adjacent to one end of the Type C interface 40 in the flexible circuit board; Fig.18 Schematic diagram of the bottom wiring of the flexible circuit board adjacent to one end of the Type C interface 40. As can be seen from the Type C interface 40, the wiring in the flexible circuit board is relatively simple, and each wiring does not need to cross other wirings.

[0104] See also Fig.19 and Fig. 20 , Fig.19 A schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in one embodiment of the present application; Fig. 20 for Fig.19 The present application also provides an electronic device 1, which includes the connector 10 described in any of the above embodiments. The electronic device 1 can be, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, an e-reader, a handheld computer, an electronic display screen, a notebook computer, an ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a netbook, and a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), an augmented reality (AR)\virtual reality (VR) device, a media player, a smart wearable device, and other devices with a connector 10.

[0105] The electronic device 1 also includes a Type C interface 40, a flexible circuit board 50, a main board 60, a battery 70 and a connector 10 as described in any of the previous embodiments, the Type C interface 40 is electrically connected to the connector 10 through the flexible circuit board 50, the connector 10 is also electrically connected to the main board 60, the main board 60 is electrically connected to the battery 70, the Type C interface 40 is used to receive a charging signal, and transmit the charging signal to the battery 70 via the flexible circuit board 50, the connector 10, and the main board 60 to charge the battery 70.

[0106] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application, and these improvements and modifications are also regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: The connector comprises a socket and a plug, and the socket and the plug each comprise: Bearing seat; A first conductive member, carried on an end of the bearing seat, and used for transmitting a first polarity current; a first power pin, carried by the bearing seat and spaced apart from the first conductive member, the first power pin being used to transmit a second polarity current, wherein the second polarity is opposite to the first polarity; and A plurality of first signal pins, carried by the bearing seat and disposed between the first power pin and the first conductive member, the plurality of first signal pins being used to support the transmission and reception of a first signal; The first conductive member of the socket is electrically connected to the first conductive member of the plug, the first power pin of the socket is electrically connected to the first power pin of the plug, and the plurality of first signal pins of the socket are electrically connected to the plurality of first signal pins of the plug; a first ground pin, carried by the bearing seat, disposed between the plurality of first signal pins and the first conductive member, and electrically connected to the ground electrode; and / or, The second ground pin is carried on the carrying seat, disposed between the plurality of first signal pins and the first power pin, and electrically connected to the ground electrode.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The socket and the plug also include: A second conductive member, carried on an end of the bearing seat away from the first conductive member, and used for transmitting a first polarity current; a second power pin, carried by the bearing seat and spaced apart from the second conductive member, the second power pin being arranged on a side of the first power pin away from the first signal pin and spaced apart from the first power pin, and the second power pin being used to transmit a second polarity current; a plurality of second signal pins, carried by the socket and disposed between the second power pin and the second conductive member, the plurality of second signal pins being used to support the transmission and reception of the first signal; The second conductive member of the socket is electrically connected to the second conductive member of the plug, the second power pin of the socket is electrically connected to the second power pin of the plug, and the plurality of second signal pins of the socket are electrically connected to the plurality of second signal pins of the plug.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that The plug and the socket further include: a third ground pin, carried by the bearing seat, disposed between the plurality of second signal pins and the second conductive member, and electrically connected to the ground electrode; and / or, The fourth ground pin is carried on the carrying base, disposed between the plurality of second signal pins and the second power pin, and electrically connected to the ground.

4. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug and the socket further include: A plurality of third signal pins are carried on the carrying seat and located between the first power pin and the second power pin, and the plurality of third signal pins are used to support the sending and receiving of the second signal.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plug and the socket further include: a fifth ground pin, carried by the bearing seat, disposed between the plurality of third signal pins and the first power pin, and electrically connected to the ground; and / or, The sixth ground pin is carried on the carrying base, disposed between the plurality of third signal pins and the second power pin, and electrically connected to the ground electrode.

6. The connector according to claim 2, wherein: The socket also includes: A first reinforcing plate, wherein the first reinforcing plate is disposed on a bearing seat, and the second conductive member is supported on an end of the bearing seat away from the first conductive member through the first reinforcing plate.

7. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The socket also includes: A second reinforcing plate, wherein the second reinforcing plate is disposed on the bearing seat, and the first conductive member is supported on an end portion of the bearing seat through the second reinforcing plate.

8. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The width of the first power pin is d1, the width of the first signal pin is d2, and the distance between two adjacent first signal pins is d3, wherein d2<d1<4d2+3d3.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device includes: a Type C interface, a flexible circuit board, a main board, a battery, and a connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the Type C interface is electrically connected to the connector through the flexible circuit board, the connector is also electrically connected to the main board, and the main board is electrically connected to the battery, and the Type C interface is used to receive a charging signal and transmit the charging signal to the battery via the flexible circuit board, the connector, and the main board to charge the battery.

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