Ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector

Abstract

The present invention is an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, which can connect a printed circuit board and a flexible flat cable. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector includes a terminal, a cover, a base, an insulator and a plurality of locking pieces. The terminal can connect the printed circuit board and the flexible flat cable. The cover is combined with the base to form a receiving space to receive the flexible flat cable. The base forms a breach to receive the deformation of a free end of the terminal after the terminal is connected to the flexible flat cable. The insulator forms a plurality of slits and a plurality of grooves. A plurality of locking pieces are arranged in the plurality of slits. The action portion of the locking piece is connected to the hook portion of the locking piece, and when the action portion is pressed by the cover, the hook portion can unlock the flexible flat cable; conversely, when the action portion is not pressed by the cover, the hook portion locks the flexible flat cable in the receiving space.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of a connector, in particular to an ultra-thin easy-to-lock and easy-to-unlock connector. [Background technology]

[0002] The traditional automatic latching connector cannot effectively reduce its thickness due to the design of the automatic latching structure, and thus cannot be effectively used in some applications that require thinness, such as the body of a thin laptop.

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector to solve the problems caused by traditional connectors or the problems that cannot be solved. [Summary of the invention]

[0004] The first object of the present invention is to provide an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector capable of connecting a printed circuit board and a flexible flat cable to achieve the purpose of automatic locking and manual unlocking.

[0005] The second objective of the present invention is to form a receiving space for inserting a flexible flat cable by covering an insulator with a cover and a base according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector.

[0006] A third objective of the present invention is to achieve the purpose of combining the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector by mutual interference between the first buckle portion and the second buckle portion.

[0007] A fourth objective of the present invention is to stably place the insulator in the accommodating space through the stopper and the fixing member of the base according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector.

[0008] A fifth object of the present invention is that according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, the base provides a break corresponding to the terminal, so that after the terminal is connected to the flexible flat cable, it can accommodate the deformation of the terminal at the free end.

[0009] The sixth object of the present invention is to provide a locking member according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, comprising a fourth body, an action portion, a hook arm and a hook portion, wherein the hook portion and the action portion are on the same or different parallel axis lines.

[0010] A seventh objective of the present invention is that according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, the locking member adopts a downward snapping method to lock the slot of the flexible flat cable in the accommodating space.

[0011] An eighth objective of the present invention is to provide a reinforcing portion formed on the first body and adjacent to the force-applying portion according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, so as to enhance the pressing strength of the force-applying portion.

[0012] To achieve the above-mentioned and other purposes, the present invention provides an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector capable of connecting a printed circuit board and a flexible flat cable. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector comprises a terminal, a cover, a base, an insulator and a plurality of locking members. The terminal can connect the printed circuit board and the flexible flat cable. The cover comprises a first body, a force-applying portion, a plurality of openings and a plurality of first buckle portions. The force-applying portion is formed on one side of the first body and is not the side where the flexible flat cable is inserted so as to allow external force to apply pressure, a plurality of openings are formed on the surface of the first body and a plurality of first buckle portions are respectively formed on two sides of the first body. The base is combined with the cover. The base comprises a second body, a breach, a plurality of stoppers, a plurality of fixing members and a plurality of second buckle portions. The second body and the first body form a housing space capable of housing the flexible flat cable. The breach is formed in the second body so as to accommodate the deformation of a free end of the terminal. A plurality of stoppers are respectively formed on two sides of the second body and their free ends face the housing space. A plurality of fixing members are formed in the accommodation space, and a plurality of second buckle parts are arranged corresponding to the first buckle parts to combine the cover body and the base. An insulator is arranged in the accommodation space. The insulator includes a third body. The third body forms a plurality of slits and a plurality of grooves. The plurality of slits are arranged corresponding to the plurality of openings respectively. A plurality of grooves are formed on both sides of the third body to stop the insulator in the accommodation space corresponding to the plurality of stoppers, and the insulator is arranged in the accommodation space by the plurality of stoppers. A plurality of locking members are arranged on the insulator. Each locking member includes a fourth body, an action part, a hook arm and a hook part. The fourth body is arranged in each slit. The action part is arranged corresponding to the force-applying part. The hook arm is connected to the hook part, so that when the action part is pressed by the force-applying part, the hook arm drives the hook part to move and can unlock the flexible flat cable, and when the action part is not pressed by the force-applying part, the hook part is provided with a slot for buckling the flexible flat cable in the accommodation space.

[0013] Compared with traditional connectors, the ultra-thin easy-to-lock and easy-to-unlock connector proposed in the present invention can be designed through structures such as openings, breaks, and gaps to achieve a thin connector and the connector has the functions of automatic locking and manual unlocking.

[0014] The specific technology adopted by the present invention will be further described through the following embodiments and attached drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2a The present invention Figure 1 A top view of the cover body.

[0017] Figure 2b The present invention Figure 1 A side view of the cover body.

[0018] Figure 3a The present invention Figure 1 Top view of the base.

[0019] Figure 3b The present invention Figure 1 Side view of the base.

[0020] Figure 4 This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the combination of the terminal, base and locking fixture.

[0021] Figure 5a The present invention Figure 1 Top view of the insulator.

[0022] Figure 5b The present invention Figure 1 Side view of an insulator.

[0023] Figure 6 This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the locking device.

[0024] Figure 7 This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the operation of the locking device acting on the flexible flat cable.

[0025] Figure 8 This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an implementation of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector.

[0026] Fig. 9 2 is a perspective schematic diagram of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Main component symbols:

[0028] 2 Flexible flat cable

[0029] 22 Card slots

[0030] 4. Printed Circuit Board

[0031] 10 Ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector

[0032] 12 Cover

[0033] 122 The first ontology

[0034] 124 Opening

[0035] 126 Force application

[0036] 128 Strengthening Department

[0037] 1210 First Welding Department

[0038] 1212 first buckle part

[0039] 14 Base

[0040] 142 Second Body

[0041] 144 Breach

[0042] 146 Stopper

[0043] 148 Fixing parts

[0044] 1410 Second buckle part

[0045] 16 Insulator

[0046] 162 The Third Body

[0047] 164 Gap

[0048] 166 grooves

[0049] 18 Locking parts

[0050] 182 The Fourth Body

[0051] 184 Action Department

[0052] 186 Hook Arm

[0053] 188 hook part

[0054] 1810 Second welding department

[0055] 20 terminals

[0056] 24 Shell

[0057] 242 Force Application

[0058] 244 Opening

[0059] 246 Buckle

[0060] 248 Bump

[0061] SP Accommodation Space [Specific implementation method]

[0062] In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail through the following specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings. The description is as follows.

[0063] In the present invention, "a" or "an" is used to describe the units, elements and components described herein. This is only for the convenience of description and to provide a general meaning to the scope of the present invention. Therefore, unless it is obvious that it is otherwise intended, such description should be understood to include one, at least one, and the singular also includes the plural.

[0064] In the present invention, the terms "comprise", "include", "have", "contain" or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, an element, structure, article or device containing multiple elements is not limited to the elements listed herein, but may include other elements that are not explicitly listed but are generally inherent to the element, structure, article or device. In addition, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the term "or" refers to an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or".

[0065] Please refer to Figure 1 , is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 can connect Figure 8 A printed circuit board 4 and a flexible flat cable 2, Figure 8 This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an implementation of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector.

[0066] Back to Figure 1 The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 includes a cover 12, a base 14, an insulator 16, a plurality of locking members 18 and a terminal 20. The terminal 20 can refer to Figure 4 As shown, it is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the combination of the terminal, base and locking piece is shown in Figure 4 In the embodiment, the terminal 20 is disposed in the cover 12 and the base 14 .

[0067] For reference Figure 2a and 2b , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 Detailed schematic diagram of the cover body. Figure 2a The present invention Figure 1 A top view of a cover body; and Figure 2b The present invention Figure 1 A side view of the cover. Figure 2a and 2b In the embodiment, the cover 12 includes a first body 122 , a force-applying portion 126 , a plurality of openings 124 and a plurality of first buckling portions 1212 .

[0068] The force applying portion 126 is formed on one side of the first body 122 other than the side where the flexible flat cable 2 is inserted so as to allow external force to apply pressure.

[0069] A plurality of openings 124 are formed on the surface of the first body 122 . In this embodiment, two openings 124 are used as an example, and are formed on two sides of the first body 122 , respectively.

[0070] A plurality of first buckle parts 1212 are respectively formed on two sides of the first body 122. In this embodiment, two first buckle parts 1212 are used as an example. In this embodiment, the first buckle part 1212 can be used as an example of an extension piece to interfere with the second buckle part 1410 used as a protrusion mentioned later, thereby achieving the buckle effect.

[0071] In another embodiment, the cover 12 further includes a reinforcing portion 128 formed on the first body 122 and adjacent to the force-applying portion 126. In this embodiment, the reinforcing portion 128 protrudes toward the accommodating space SP.

[0072] In another embodiment, the cover 12 further includes a plurality of first welding portions 1210 respectively formed on the side surfaces of the first body 122. The first welding portions 1210 can be disposed on the printed circuit board 4, for example, by welding the first welding portions 1210 to the printed circuit board 4.

[0073] For reference Figure 3a and 3b , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 Detailed schematic diagram of the base. Figure 3a The present invention Figure 1 a top view of a base of; and, Figure 3b The present invention Figure 1 Side view of the base. Figure 3a and 3b In the embodiment, the base 14 can be used to combine with the cover 12 , and the base 14 further includes a second body 142 , a break 144 , a plurality of stoppers 146 , a plurality of fixing members 148 and a plurality of second buckle portions 1410 .

[0074] The second body 142 and the first body 122 form Figure 1 The number of the slits 144 is the same as or greater than the number of the terminals 20. The slits 144 are formed in the second body 142 to accommodate the deformation of a free end of the terminal 20. In other words, when the flexible flat cable 2 is inserted into the accommodating space SP, the terminal 20 is pressed by the flexible flat cable 2, so that the free end of the terminal 20 is pressed downward, and the free end of the terminal 20 passes through the slit 144. In addition to avoiding a short circuit of the metal base 14, the terminal 20 can also be deformed along the slit 144. Please refer to Figure 4The shape of the aforementioned opening 144 is described as a rectangle in this embodiment. In other embodiments, the shape of the opening 144 may not be limited.

[0075] For reference Figure 3a A plurality of stoppers 146 are respectively formed on two sides of the second body 142 and free ends thereof face the accommodating space SP.

[0076] A plurality of fixing members 148 are formed in the accommodation space SP.

[0077] The second buckling portions 1410 are disposed corresponding to the first buckling portions 1212 to combine the cover 12 and the base 14 .

[0078] For reference Figure 5a and 5b , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 Detailed schematic diagram of the insulator. Figure 5a The present invention Figure 1 A top view of an insulator; and Figure 5b The present invention Figure 1 Side view of the insulator. Figure 5a and 5b The insulator 16 is disposed in the accommodation space SP. The insulator 16 includes a third body 162 which forms a plurality of slots 164 and a plurality of grooves 166.

[0079] The plurality of slots 164 are respectively disposed corresponding to the plurality of openings 124. A plurality of grooves 166 are formed on two sides of the third body 162 to correspond to the plurality of stoppers 146 to stop the insulator 16 in the accommodation space SP. The insulator 16 is disposed in the accommodation space SP by the plurality of stoppers 146.

[0080] For reference Figure 6 , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the locking device. Figure 6 In the embodiment, a plurality of locking members 18 are disposed on the insulator 16. In the present embodiment, the number of the plurality of locking members 18 is described by taking two as an example. Each locking member 18 includes a fourth body 182, an action portion 184, a hook arm 186 and a hook portion 188. In the present embodiment, the hook portion 188 and the action portion 184 are located on different parallel axes. In addition, the locking member 18 further includes a second soldering portion 1810, which can be disposed on the printed circuit board 4. The second soldering portion 1810 and the action portion 184 are located on different parallel axes.

[0081] In this embodiment, the locking element 18 is inserted into the slit 164 .

[0082] The fourth body 182 is disposed in each slit 164. The action portion 184 is disposed corresponding to the force application portion 126. Figure 7, is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the operation of the locking device acting on the flexible flat cable. Figure 7 In the embodiment, the hook arm 186 is connected to the hook portion 188, so that when the action portion 184 is pressed by the force-applying portion 126, the hook arm 186 drives the hook portion 188 to move and unlock the flexible flat cable 2; and when the action portion 184 is not pressed by the force-applying portion 126, the hook portion 188 is provided for locking the slot 22 of the flexible flat cable 2 in the accommodating space SP.

[0083] The terminal 20 can connect the printed circuit board 4 and the flexible flat cable 2 .

[0084] Please refer to Fig. 9 , is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 9 In the figure, the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 includes the insulator 16, the locking piece 18 and the terminal 20 of the first embodiment, and the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the cover body 12 and the base 14 of the first embodiment are integrally formed into a shell 24, and the accommodating space SP is formed by bending the cover body 12 and the base 14.

[0085] exist Fig. 9 The shell 24 forms a force-applying portion 242, an opening portion 244, a buckle portion 246 and a protrusion 248, whose functions correspond to the force-applying portion, the opening portion, the buckle portion and the protrusion of the first embodiment, and are not described in detail here.

[0086] Although the embodiments of the present invention are disclosed as described above, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the relevant art may make slight changes to the shapes, structures, features, methods and quantities described in the claims of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the claims attached to this specification.

Claims

1. An ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector for connecting a printed circuit board and a flexible flat cable, characterized in that: The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector comprises: A terminal for connecting the printed circuit board and the flexible flat cable; The cover body comprises a first body, a force-applying portion, a plurality of openings and a plurality of first buckle portions, wherein the force-applying portion is formed on one side of the first body and is not the side where the flexible flat cable is inserted for external pressure application, the plurality of openings are formed on the surface of the first body, and the plurality of first buckle portions are respectively formed on two sides of the first body; A base, combined with the cover, the base having a second body, a breach, a plurality of stoppers, a plurality of fixings and a plurality of second buckle parts, the second body and the first body forming a containing space for containing the flexible flat cable, the breach being formed in the second body for containing the deformation of the free end of the terminal, the plurality of stoppers being respectively formed on two sides of the second body and the free ends thereof facing the containing space, the plurality of fixings being formed in the containing space, the plurality of second buckle parts being arranged corresponding to the plurality of first buckle parts to combine the cover and the base; An insulator is arranged in the accommodation space, the insulator has a third body, the third body is formed with a plurality of slits and a plurality of grooves, the plurality of slits are arranged respectively corresponding to the plurality of openings, the plurality of grooves are formed on two sides of the third body to correspond to the plurality of stoppers to stop the insulator in the accommodation space, and the insulator is arranged in the accommodation space by the plurality of stoppers; as well as A plurality of locking members are arranged on the insulator, each of the locking members has a fourth body, an action portion, a hook arm and a hook portion, the fourth body is arranged in each of the gaps, the action portion is arranged corresponding to the force-applying portion, the hook arm is connected to the hook portion, so that when the action portion is pressed by the force-applying portion, the hook arm drives the hook portion to move to unlock the flexible flat cable, and when the action portion is not pressed by the force-applying portion, the hook portion is provided with a slot for locking the flexible flat cable in the accommodating space.

2. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover further includes a reinforcement portion formed on the first body and adjacent to the force-applying portion.

3. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reinforcement portion protrudes toward the accommodating space.

4. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover body further includes a plurality of first welding portions respectively formed on the side surfaces of the first body, and the first welding portions are provided for being arranged on the printed circuit board.

5. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the first buckle parts is an extension piece and each of the second buckle parts is a protrusion, and the extension piece and the protrusion interfere with each other.

6. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook portion and the action portion of each locking member are located on different parallel axis lines.

7. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: Each of the locking elements further comprises a second welding portion for being arranged on the printed circuit board.

8. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second welding portion and the action portion are located on different parallel axis lines.

9. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the locking elements is embedded in the plurality of gaps.

10. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover body and the base are integrally formed, and the accommodating space is formed by bending the cover body and the base.

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