Ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector

Abstract

The present invention is an ultra-thin easy-to-lock and easy-to-unlock connector, comprising a terminal, a cover body, a plurality of locking members and an insulator. The terminal can connect a flexible flat cable and a printed circuit board. The cover body comprises a first body, a plurality of openings, a plurality of working members, a plurality of elastic members and a plurality of first snap members. Each working member forms a driving block. The plurality of locking members comprises a second body, a hook portion, a hook arm, a plug-in and a second snap member. The hook arm is arranged corresponding to the driving block. The insulator comprises a third body, a plurality of holes and a plurality of grooves. The plurality of grooves are arranged corresponding to the plurality of working members so as to be able to receive the deformation of the plurality of working members. By applying an external force to each working member, each working member is deformed by driving the hook arm through the driving block to release the notch of the hook portion.

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] A second objective of the present invention is to form an action member and an elastic member through a cover body according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, so as to achieve the purpose of thinning.

[0006] The third object of the present invention is to provide a locking member having a second body, a hook portion, a hook arm, a plug-in and a second latch according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, so as to achieve the purpose of locking the flexible flat cable in the accommodating space of the cover body or withdrawing it from the accommodating space of the cover body.

[0007] A fourth objective of the present invention is that according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, the hook arm of the locking member also forms a pressing surface, so that the driving block can easily contact and achieve the purpose of indirect driving.

[0008] The fifth object of the present invention is that according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, the insulator is formed with a limit piece to correspond to the setting of the working piece to limit the movement of the working piece and avoid excessive force to damage the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector.

[0009] A sixth object 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 latch and the second latch.

[0010] A seventh object of the present invention is to provide a reinforcing member formed on the first body according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector to enhance the strength of the cover.

[0011] 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 flexible flat cable and a printed circuit board. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector comprises a terminal, a cover, a plurality of locking members and an insulator. The terminal can connect the flexible flat cable and the printed circuit board. The cover forms a storage space. The cover comprises a first body, a plurality of openings, a plurality of action members, a plurality of elastic members and a plurality of first snap members. The first body forms a plurality of action members and a plurality of elastic members through a plurality of openings, so that the plurality of action members and the plurality of elastic members suspend the plurality of openings. The plurality of action members connect the plurality of elastic members. The plurality of first snap members are formed on two sides of the first body. Each action member also forms a drive block toward the storage space. The plurality of locking members comprises a second body, a hook, a hook arm, a plug-in and a second snap member. The second body is arranged in the storage space. The hook is formed at one end of the hook arm and can correspond to a notch of the flexible flat cable. The other end of the hook arm is connected to the second body and the hook arm is arranged corresponding to the drive block. The plug-in and the second snap member are formed on the second body. The second snap-fit ​​member is arranged corresponding to the first snap-fit ​​member. The insulator is arranged in the accommodating space. The insulator has a third body, a plurality of holes and a plurality of grooves. The plurality of holes and the plurality of grooves are formed in the third body. The plurality of holes are arranged corresponding to the plurality of locking members to fix the plurality of locking members on the insulator. The plurality of grooves are arranged corresponding to the plurality of acting members to be able to receive the deformation of the plurality of acting members. The flexible flat cable is inserted into the accommodating space so that the hook portion automatically locks the notch, and by applying an external force to each acting member, each acting member drives the hook arm to deform through the driving block to release the notch.

[0012] Compared with traditional connectors, the ultra-thin easy-to-lock and easy-to-unlock connector proposed in the present invention can form an integrated structure of an action member and an elastic member through a cover body to indirectly operate the locking member, thereby realizing a thin connector and the connector has the functions of automatic locking and manual unlocking.

[0013] The specific technology adopted by the present invention will be further described through the following embodiments and attached drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2a This invention is described Figure 1 A top view of the cover body.

[0016] Figure 2b This invention is described Figure 1 A side view of the cover body.

[0017] Figure 3 This invention is described Figure 1Detailed structural diagram of the locking device.

[0018] Figure 4 This invention is described Figure 1 A top view of the combination of the locking piece, terminal and insulator.

[0019] Figure 5a This invention is described Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the ultra-thin easy lock, easy unlock connector.

[0020] Figure 5b The diagram is a schematic diagram illustrating an application of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector in combination with a flexible flat cable and a printed circuit board.

[0021] Figure 6a This invention is described Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the ultra-thin easy lock, easy unlock connector.

[0022] Figure 6b The diagram is a schematic diagram illustrating an application of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector in combination with a flexible flat cable and a printed circuit board.

[0023] Main component symbols:

[0024] 2 Flexible flat cable

[0025] 4. Printed Circuit Board

[0026] 10 Ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector

[0027] 12 Cover

[0028] 122 The first ontology

[0029] 124 Opening

[0030] 126 Action parts

[0031] 1262 Driver Block

[0032] 128 Elastic parts

[0033] 1210 First fastener

[0034] 1212 Fixing parts

[0035] 1214 Reinforcement

[0036] 14 Locking parts

[0037] 142 Second Body

[0038] 144 Hook

[0039] 146 Hook Arm

[0040] 148 second fastener

[0041] 1410 Plugins

[0042] 16 Insulator

[0043] 162 The Third Body

[0044] 164 Hole

[0045] 166 grooves

[0046] 18 terminals

[0047] SP Accommodation Space

[0048] F External force [Specific implementation method]

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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".

[0052] refer to Figure 1 , is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 In the embodiment, the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 can be connected as follows: Figure 5b and Figure 6b A flexible flat cable 2 and a printed circuit board 4.

[0053] The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 comprises a cover 12 , a locking member 14 , an insulator 16 and a terminal 18 . The terminal 18 connects the flexible flat cable 2 and the printed circuit board 4 .

[0054] The cover 12 forms a receiving space SP. In this embodiment, the cover 12 is C-shaped. Figure 2a and2b , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 A detailed structural diagram of a cover body; wherein, Figure 2a This invention is described Figure 1 A top view of the cover and Figure 2b This invention is described Figure 1 A side view of the cover body.

[0055] The cover 12 includes a first body 122, an opening 124, an operating member 126, an elastic member 128 and a first locking member 1210. In this embodiment, the opening 124, the operating member 126, the elastic member 128 and the first locking member 1210 are described by taking two as examples, and only one is described below, and the other is also applicable to the same description, which is not repeated here.

[0056] The first body 122 forms the action member 126 and the elastic member 128 through the opening 124. For example, the first body 122 can form the opening 124 by cutting or molding, and the action member 126 and the elastic member 128 are indirectly formed by forming the opening 124. The action member 126 is connected to the elastic member 128. In this embodiment, the elastic member 128 extends to the side edge of the first body 122, so that the action member 126 and the elastic member 128 suspend the opening 124. In addition, the action member 126 also forms a driving block 1262 toward the accommodation space SP, which can be referred to Figure 2b As shown, the drive block 1262 is an object extending downward from the actuator 126.

[0057] The first locking member 1210 is formed on two side edges of the first body 122. In this embodiment, the first locking member 1210 is described by taking an opening as an example.

[0058] Furthermore, the cover 12 may further include fixing members 1212 formed on the side surfaces of the first body 122 so as to be mounted on the printed circuit board 4 . The aforementioned mounting may be performed by locking, bonding, welding, or the like.

[0059] Furthermore, the cover 12 may further include a reinforcing member 1214 formed on the side of the first body 122. Here, the reinforcing member 122 protrudes toward the accommodating space SP to reduce the height of the entire cover 12. Here, two reinforcing members 1214 are used as an example. In other embodiments, the number of reinforcing members 1214 is not limited.

[0060] For reference Figure 3 , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 The detailed structural diagram of the lock component. Figure 3 In the embodiment, the fastener 14 includes a second body 142 , a hook portion 144 , a hook arm 146 , a second locking member 148 and an inserter 1410 .

[0061] The second body 142 is disposed in the accommodating space SP. The hook portion 144 is formed at one end (or free end) of the hook arm 146 and can correspond to the notch of the conventional flexible flat cable 2 (not shown). The other end of the hook arm 146 is connected to the second body 142 and the hook arm 146 is disposed corresponding to the driving block 1262. Here, in order to facilitate the hook arm 146 to be easily driven by the driving block 1262, the hook arm 146 is designed to have a large pressing surface to allow the driving block 1262 to contact. The plug-in 1410 and the second snap-fit ​​member 148 are formed in the second body 142. Here, the plug-in 1410 and the second snap-fit ​​member 148 are illustrated by two as an example. In other embodiments, the number may not be limited.

[0062] The second fastener 148 is provided corresponding to the first fastener 1210. In this embodiment, the second fastener 148 is described by taking a protrusion as an example. The opening (i.e., the first fastener 1210) and the protrusion (i.e., the second fastener 148) interfere with each other, so that the locking member 14 is fastened to the cover 12. In another embodiment, the locking member 14 can also be inserted into the insulator 16 and can be stably fastened to the cover 12.

[0063] For reference Figure 4 , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 A top view of the combination of the locking element, terminal and insulator. Figure 4 In the embodiment, the description of the locking member 14 and the terminal 18 is the same as that described above and will not be repeated here.

[0064] The insulator 16 is disposed in the accommodation space SP and has a third body 162 , a hole 164 and a groove 166 . Here, the hole 164 and the groove 166 are described as two examples. Only one of them is described below, and the other one is also applicable to the same description, which is not repeated here.

[0065] The hole 164 and the groove 166 are formed in the third body 162. The hole 164 is arranged corresponding to the locking member 14 (such as the plug 1410, the hook 144 and the hook arm 146) to fix the locking member 14 to the insulator 16. The groove 166 is arranged corresponding to the action member 126 to receive the deformation of the action member 126.

[0066] For reference Figure 5a and 5b , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector; wherein, Figure 5a This invention is described Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector Figure 5b The diagram is a schematic diagram illustrating an application of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector in combination with a flexible flat cable and a printed circuit board.

[0067] exist Figure 5a and 5b , the state of the action member 126 of the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 not being actuated is shown. When the flexible flat cable 2 is inserted into the accommodation space SP, the flexible flat cable 2 lifts the hook portion 144 of the locking member 14, which indirectly lifts the action member 126 slightly, until the hook portion 144 corresponds to the notch of the flexible flat cable 2, and the hook portion 144 falls into the notch, so that the flexible flat cable 2 is restricted in the accommodation space SP by the hook portion 144, so as to achieve the purpose of automatically locking the notch. It is worth noting that in Figure 5a In the embodiment, the insulator 16 includes a stopper 168 in addition to the original third body 162, the hole 164 and the groove 166. The stopper 168 is disposed corresponding to the action member 126, and the stopper 168 limits the movement of the action member 126. In other words, the stopper 168 limits the depth of deformation of the action member 126 in the groove 166 due to the external force F applied to the action member 126. Here, the stopper is described by taking an inclined surface as an example, and the angle range of the inclined surface can be, for example, between 3 degrees and 20 degrees.

[0068] For reference Figure 6a and 6b , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector; wherein, Figure 6a This invention is described Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector Figure 6b The diagram is a schematic diagram illustrating an application of an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector in combination with a flexible flat cable and a printed circuit board.

[0069] exist Figure 6a and 6b , the state of the action member 126 of the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 is shown. By applying an external force F to the action member 126, the action member 126 indirectly drives the hook arm 146 to deform through the driving block 1262, for example, the hook arm 146 moves downward and drives the hook portion 144 to move downward, and finally the flexible flat cable 2 can be moved out of the accommodating space SP, thereby achieving the purpose of removing the gap by using the hook portion 144.

[0070] 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 flexible flat cable to a printed circuit board, characterized in that: The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector comprises: A terminal for connecting the flexible flat cable to the printed circuit board; A cover body, forming an accommodating space, the cover body having a first body, a plurality of openings, a plurality of action members, a plurality of elastic members and a plurality of first snap members, the first body forming the plurality of action members and the plurality of elastic members through the plurality of openings, so that the plurality of action members and the plurality of elastic members suspend the plurality of openings, the plurality of action members connect the plurality of elastic members, the plurality of first snap members are formed on two sides of the first body, wherein each of the action members also forms a driving block toward the accommodating space; A plurality of locking members, comprising a second body, a hook portion, a hook arm, a plug-in and a second fastener, wherein the second body is disposed in the accommodating space, the hook portion is formed at one end of the hook arm and is provided for a notch corresponding to the flexible flat cable, the other end of the hook arm is connected to the second body and the hook arm is disposed corresponding to the driving block, the plug-in and the second fastener are formed in the second body, and the second fastener is disposed corresponding to the first fastener; as well as an insulator, disposed in the accommodating space, the insulator having a third body, a plurality of holes and a plurality of grooves, the plurality of holes and the plurality of grooves being formed in the third body, the plurality of holes being disposed corresponding to the plurality of locking members to fix the plurality of locking members on the insulator, and the plurality of grooves being disposed corresponding to the plurality of action members to receive deformation of the plurality of action members; The flexible flat cable is inserted into the accommodating space so that the hook portion automatically locks the notch, and by applying external force to each of the actuating members, each of the actuating members drives the hook arm to deform through the driving block so that the hook portion releases the notch.

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

3. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover further includes a reinforcing member formed on a side surface of the first body, and the reinforcing member protrudes toward the accommodating space.

4. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the reinforcing member is one or more.

5. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the first locking components is an opening and each of the second locking components is a protrusion, and the opening 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 arm also forms a pressing surface for the driving block to contact.

7. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third body further has a plurality of position-limiting members, which are arranged corresponding to the plurality of working members, and the plurality of position-limiting members limit the movement amounts of the plurality of working members.

8. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: Each of the limiting members is an inclined surface.

9. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The angle range of each of the inclined surfaces is between 3 degrees and 20 degrees.

10. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of action members extend to the side edge of the first body.

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