Electronic devices

Abstract

The present invention discloses an electronic device, comprising a housing and a connector attached to the housing. The connector comprises a housing and a waterproof member. When the connector is matched with a matching connector, the waterproof member is clamped by the matching connector and the side of the housing in a second direction. The waterproof member has at least one first contact portion, at least one second contact portion, at least one third contact portion and at least one fourth contact portion. When the connector is matched with the matching connector, the third contact portion is pressed against the side in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member. When the connector is matched with the matching connector, the fourth contact portion is pressed against and contacts the matching connector in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device including a connector having a waterproof member. Background Art

[0002] like Fig.18 As shown, JPA2014-112484 (Patent Document 1) discloses this type of electronic device 900. The electronic device 900 includes a housing 910 and a housing side connection portion 920 or a connector 920. The connector 920 is attached to a wall surface 912 of the housing 910. The connector 920 is matable with a cable side connection portion or a mating connector not shown in the figure along the Z direction. The connector 920 includes a housing side housing portion 922 or a housing 922, a first waterproof rubber 924, a second waterproof rubber 925, and a gap waterproof rubber 926. The electronic device 900 forms a waterproof seal between the housing 922 and the wall surface 912 by using the first waterproof rubber 924 and the second waterproof rubber 925 of the connector 920. When the connector 920 and the mating connector are mated with each other, the electronic device 900 and the mating connector form a waterproof seal between the housing 922 of the connector 920 and the cable side housing (not shown in the figure) of the mating connector by using the gap waterproof rubber 926.

[0003] Here, for example, in the electronic device 900 of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to reduce the number of waterproof members of the connector of the electronic device. Summary of the invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device including a connector having a reduced number of waterproof members.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] One aspect of the present invention provides an electronic device, including a housing and a connector attached to the housing. The housing has a main body. The main body has a top surface and a rear surface in a first direction. The main body has an opening. The opening penetrates the main body along the first direction. The connector is matable with a matching connector inserted through the opening along the first direction. The connector includes a housing and a waterproof member. The housing has a bottom and a side. The bottom is positioned away from the rear surface of the main body in the first direction. The side extends from the bottom toward the rear surface of the main body in the first direction. The waterproof member has elasticity and is attached to the housing. The waterproof member is clamped by the bottom and the rear surface of the main body in the first direction. When the connector is mated with the matching connector, the waterproof member is clamped by the matching connector and the side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The waterproof member has at least one first contact portion, at least one second contact portion, at least one third contact portion, and at least one fourth contact portion. The first contact portion is pressed against and contacts the bottom in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member. The second contact portion is pressed against and contacts the rear surface of the main body in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member. The third contact portion contacts the side in the second direction. When the connector is mated with the mating connector, the third contact portion is pressed against the side portion in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member. The fourth contact portion protrudes inwardly beyond the opening in the second direction. When the connector is mated with the mating connector, the fourth contact portion is pressed against and contacts the mating connector in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member.

[0007] The structure of the electronic device of the present invention is as follows: the waterproof member has at least one first contact portion, at least one second contact portion, at least one third contact portion and at least one fourth contact portion; the first contact portion is pressed against the bottom of the housing of the connector in the first direction and contacts through the elasticity of the waterproof member; the second contact portion is pressed against and contacts the rear surface of the main body of the housing in the first direction through the elasticity of the waterproof member; the third contact portion contacts the side of the housing of the connector in the second direction; when the connector is matched with the matching connector, the third contact portion is pressed against the side of the housing of the connector in the second direction through the elasticity of the waterproof member; and when the connector is matched with the matching connector, the fourth contact portion is pressed against and contacts the matching connector in the second direction through the elasticity of the waterproof member. Specifically, the electronic device of the present invention is configured so that a single waterproof member provides a waterproof seal between the connector and the housing, and provides a waterproof seal between the connector and the matching connector. Therefore, the electronic device of the present invention includes a connector with a reduced number of waterproof members. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 2 is a perspective view of an assembly of the first embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the mating connector and the connector of the electronic device are not mated with each other.

[0009] Figure 2 yes Figure 1AA sectional view of the assembly shown. In the figure, a part of the electronic device is enlarged and shown.

[0010] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another perspective view of the assembly shown. In the figure, the connector and the mating connector mate with each other.

[0011] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 BB sectional view of the assembly shown. In the figure, a part of the electronic device and the matching connector are enlarged and shown.

[0012] Figure 5 is included in Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of an electronic device showing components. In the figure, a portion of the electronic device is enlarged and shown.

[0013] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An exploded perspective view of an electronic device is shown.

[0014] Figure 7 is included in Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a waterproof member of an electronic device is shown.

[0015] Figure 8 1 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device included in a component of a second embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a part of the electronic device is enlarged and shown.

[0016] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 1 is a cross-sectional view of a waterproof member included in an electronic device shown in FIG. 1 , the waterproof member is in a state before it is attached to a connector.

[0017] Fig.10 1 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device included in a component of a third embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a part of the electronic device is enlarged and shown.

[0018] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 1 is a cross-sectional view of a waterproof member included in an electronic device shown in FIG. 1 , the waterproof member is in a state before it is attached to a connector.

[0019] Fig.12 1 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device included in a component of a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a part of the electronic device is enlarged and shown.

[0020] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 1 is a cross-sectional view of a waterproof member included in an electronic device shown in FIG. 1 , the waterproof member is in a state before it is attached to a connector.

[0021] Fig.14 1 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device included in a component of a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a part of the electronic device is enlarged and shown.

[0022] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 1 is a cross-sectional view of a waterproof member included in an electronic device shown in FIG. 1 , the waterproof member is in a state before it is attached to a connector.

[0023] Fig.16 1 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device included in a component of a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a part of the electronic device is enlarged and shown.

[0024] Fig.17 yes Fig.16 1 is a cross-sectional view of a waterproof member included in an electronic device shown in FIG. 1 , the waterproof member is in a state before it is attached to a connector.

[0025] Fig.18 This is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of Patent Document 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] [First embodiment]

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the assembly 870 of the first embodiment of the present invention includes the electronic device 10 and the matching connector 800 .

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the matching connector 800 of this embodiment includes a matching housing 810 and a plurality of matching terminals 820. The matching housing 810 has an abutment portion 812 facing outward in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In this embodiment, the first direction is the Z direction. In addition, the first direction is also referred to as the up-down direction. Specifically, it is set that the upward direction is the positive Z direction and the downward direction is the negative Z direction. Each matching terminal 820 is held by the matching housing 810.

[0029] like Figure 6 As shown, the electronic device 10 of this embodiment includes a housing 600 and a connector 100 .

[0030] Reference Figure 6 The housing 600 of this embodiment is made of resin and has a main body 610 .

[0031] like Figure 5As shown, the main body 610 of this embodiment has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the first direction. The main body 610 has a top surface 612 and a rear surface 614 in the first direction. The top surface 612 faces outward in the first direction. Specifically, the top surface 612 faces upward in the up-down direction. The rear surface 614 faces inward in the first direction. Specifically, the rear surface 614 faces downward in the up-down direction. The main body 610 is provided with an opening 616. The opening 616 penetrates the main body 610 along the first direction.

[0032] like Figure 5 As shown, the connector 100 of this embodiment is mounted on the housing 600. The connector 100 is configured to be mounted on the circuit board 850. Figure 2 and Figure 4 It can be understood that the connector 100 is matable with the mating connector 800 inserted through the opening 616 along the first direction. More specifically, the connector 100 is matable with the mating connector 800 inserted through the opening 616 from above along the up-down direction.

[0033] like Figure 6 As shown, the connector 100 includes a housing 200 , a plurality of terminals 500 , and a waterproof member 300 .

[0034] Reference Figure 6 , the housing 200 of this embodiment is made of an insulator. Figure 5 As shown, the housing 200 has a bottom 210 and a side 230 .

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, the bottom 210 of this embodiment has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the first direction. The bottom 210 is located around the end of the connector 100 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The bottom 210 is located away from the rear surface 614 of the main body 610 in the first direction.

[0036] Reference Figure 6 When viewed along the first direction, the side portion 230 of this embodiment has a substantially rectangular shape. Figure 5 As shown, the side portion 230 extends from the bottom 210 toward the rear surface 614 of the main body 610 in the first direction. Specifically, the side portion 230 extends upward from the bottom 210 in the up-down direction. The electronic device 10 is formed with a gap 170 between the housing 600 and the side portion 230 of the housing 200. In other words, the rear surface 614 of the main body 610 and the side portion 230 of the housing 200 are spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0037] like Figure 5As shown, the side portion 230 extends upward from the outer end of the bottom 210 in the second direction. The portion consisting of the bottom 210 and the side portion 230 has an L-shaped cross section in a plane including the first direction. The portion consisting of the housing 600, the bottom 210 of the housing 200, and the side portion 230 has a substantially angled C-shaped cross section in a plane including the first direction. Specifically, the substantially angled C-shaped cross section opens inward in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In other words, the portion consisting of the housing 600, the bottom 210 of the housing 200, and the side portion 230 forms a groove-shaped recess for accommodating the waterproof member 300.

[0038] Reference Figure 5 In this embodiment, each terminal 500 is made of metal. Each terminal 500 is held by the housing 200. Figure 4 As shown, when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated with each other, each terminal 500 is connected to each mating terminal 820 respectively.

[0039] Reference Figure 6 When viewed along the first direction, the waterproof member 300 of this embodiment has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners. The waterproof member 300 has elastic properties. The waterproof member 300 is made of seamless rubber. Specifically, the waterproof member 300 is a discrete member. Figure 5 As shown, the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200 .

[0040] like Figure 7 As shown, before the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the waterproof member 300 has a mirror-symmetrical shape relative to a plane perpendicular to the first direction. In this embodiment, the plane perpendicular to the first direction is the XY plane. In addition, the XY plane is also called a horizontal plane.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, the waterproof member 300 is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610 in the first direction. More specifically, in the first direction, the waterproof member 300 is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610, and contacts both the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610. In other words, the electronic device 10 forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100 and the housing 600 by using the waterproof member 300.

[0042] like Figure 4As shown, when the connector 100 is mated with the mating connector 800, the waterproof member 300 is clamped by the mating connector 800 and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In other words, when the connector 100 is mated with the mating connector 800, the assembly 870 forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 by using the waterproof member 300. Specifically, the electronic device 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that a single waterproof member 300 provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100 and the housing 600, and provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100 and the mating connector 800. In other words, when the connector 100 is mated with the mating connector 800, the single waterproof member 300 contacts the three components of the connector 100, the housing 600, and the mating connector 800.

[0043] like Figure 7 As shown, the waterproof member 300 has two first contact portions 310, two second contact portions 320, two third contact portions 330 and one fourth contact portion 340. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the waterproof member 300 should have at least one first contact portion 310, at least one second contact portion 320, at least one third contact portion 330 and at least one fourth contact portion 340.

[0044] like Figure 7 As shown, in a state before the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the first contact portions 310 of the present embodiment are positioned away from each other in the second direction. Figure 5 As shown, in a state where the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200 , the first contact portions 310 are located away from each other in the second direction.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, each first contact portion 310 is pressed against the bottom portion 210 in the first direction and contacts the bottom portion 210 by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300 .

[0046] like Figure 7 As shown, the first contact portion 310 of this embodiment includes a first main contact portion 312 and a first sub-contact portion 314 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, each first contact portion 310 may not include the first sub-contact portion 314 .

[0047] like Figure 7As shown, the first main contact portion 312 of the present embodiment defines the outer end of the waterproof member 300 in the first direction. Specifically, the first main contact portion 312 defines the lower end of the waterproof member 300 in the up-down direction. The first main contact portion 312 is located between the fourth contact portion 340 and any third contact portion 330 in the second direction. The first main contact portion 312 is positioned inwardly in the second direction beyond any third contact portion 330. The first main contact portion 312 is positioned outwardly in the second direction beyond the fourth contact portion 340. Figure 5 As shown, the first primary contact 312 is positioned outwardly beyond the opening 616 in the second direction.

[0048] like Figure 5 As shown, the first main contact portion 312 of each first contact portion 310 is located between the side portion 230 and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The first main contact portion 312 of each first contact portion 310 is positioned closer to the fourth contact portion 340 than the side portion 230 in the second direction. More specifically, in a state where the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the first main contact portion 312 of each first contact portion 310 is positioned closer to the fourth contact portion 340 than the side portion 230 in the second direction.

[0049] like Figure 7 As shown, the first sub-contact portion 314 of the present embodiment is positioned outwardly in the second direction beyond the first main contact portion 312. The first sub-contact portion 314 is located between the fourth contact portion 340 and any third contact portion 330 in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314 is positioned inwardly in the second direction beyond any third contact portion 330. The first sub-contact portion 314 is positioned outwardly in the second direction beyond the fourth contact portion 340.

[0050] like Figure 7 As shown, in a state before the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the second contact portions 320 of the present embodiment are positioned away from each other in the second direction. Figure 5 As shown, in a state where the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200 , the second contact portions 320 are located away from each other in the second direction.

[0051] like Figure 5 As shown, each second contact portion 320 is pressed against and contacts the rear surface 614 of the body portion 610 in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300 .

[0052] like Figure 7 As shown, the second contact portion 320 of this embodiment includes a second main contact portion 322 and a second sub-contact portion 324 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, each second contact portion 320 may not include a second sub-contact portion 324 .

[0053] like Figure 7As shown, the second main contact portion 322 of this embodiment defines the outer end of the waterproof member 300 in the first direction. Specifically, the second main contact portion 322 defines the upper end of the waterproof member 300 in the up-down direction. The second main contact portion 322 is located between the fourth contact portion 340 and any third contact portion 330 in the second direction. The second main contact portion 322 is positioned inwardly in the second direction beyond any third contact portion 330. The second main contact portion 322 is positioned outwardly in the second direction beyond the fourth contact portion 340. Figure 5 As shown, the second primary contact 322 is positioned outwardly beyond the opening 616 in the second direction.

[0054] like Figure 5 As shown, the second main contact portion 322 of the second contact portion 320 is located between the side portion 230 and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The second main contact portion 322 of the second contact portion 320 is positioned closer to the fourth contact portion 340 than the side portion 230 in the second direction. More specifically, in a state where the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the second main contact portion 322 of the second contact portion 320 is positioned closer to the fourth contact portion 340 than the side portion 230 in the second direction.

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, the second main contact portion 322 of the second contact portion 320 is located at the same position in the second direction as the first main contact portion 312 of the first contact portion 310. This enables the waterproof member 300 to be reliably held by the connector 100 when the waterproof member 300 is clamped by the housing 600 and the bottom 210 of the shell 200.

[0056] like Figure 7 As shown, the second sub-contact portion 324 of the present embodiment is located between the second main contact portion 322 and any third contact portion 330 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324 is positioned outwardly beyond the second main contact portion 322 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324 is positioned inwardly beyond any third contact portion 330 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324 is located between the fourth contact portion 340 and any third contact portion 330 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324 is positioned outwardly beyond the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0057] like Figure 7 As shown, each third contact portion 330 of the present embodiment forms a curved surface protruding outward in the second direction before the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200. Before the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the third contact portions 330 are positioned away from each other in the first direction. Figure 5 As shown, in a state where the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200 , the third contact portions 330 are located away from each other in the first direction.

[0058] like Figure 5 As shown, each third contact portion 330 contacts the side portion 230 in the second direction. Figure 4 As shown, when the connector 100 is mated with the mating connector 800 , each third contact portion 330 is pressed against the side portion 230 in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300 .

[0059] like Figure 7 As shown, the third contact portion 330 of the present embodiment includes a third main contact portion 332 and a third sub-contact portion 334 .

[0060] like Figure 7 As shown, the third main contact portion 332 of the present embodiment defines the outer end of the waterproof member 300 in the second direction. The third main contact portion 332 is located between any first contact portion 310 and any second contact portion 320 in the first direction. The third main contact portion 332 is positioned inwardly beyond any first contact portion 310 in the first direction. The third main contact portion 332 is positioned inwardly beyond any second contact portion 320 in the first direction.

[0061] like Figure 7 As shown, the third sub-contact portion 334 of the present embodiment defines the outer end of the waterproof member 300 in the second direction. The third sub-contact portion 334 is located between any first contact portion 310 and any second contact portion 320 in the first direction. The third sub-contact portion 334 is positioned inwardly in the first direction beyond any first contact portion 310. The third sub-contact portion 334 is positioned inwardly in the first direction beyond any second contact portion 320. The third sub-contact portion 334 is located above the third main contact portion 332 in the up-down direction.

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, the fourth contact portion 340 of this embodiment defines the inner end of the waterproof member 300 in the second direction. The fourth contact portion 340 protrudes inwardly beyond the opening 616 in the second direction. The fourth contact portion 340 is located on the first side of the waterproof member 300 in the second direction.

[0063] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4, in a non-matching state where the connector 100 and the matching connector 800 are not matched with each other, the circumferential length of the fourth contact portion 340 is shorter than the circumferential length of the abutment portion 812. The distance between the fourth contact portion 340 and the third main contact portion 332 in the second direction in the non-matching state is greater than the distance between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion 812 in the second direction when the connector 100 and the matching connector 800 are matched. In addition, the distance between the fourth contact portion 340 and the third sub-contact portion 334 in the second direction in the non-matching state is greater than the distance between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion 812 in the second direction when the connector 100 and the matching connector 800 are matched. Therefore, as Figure 4 As shown, when the connector 100 is mated with the mating connector 800, the fourth contact portion 340 is pressed against and contacts the mating connector 800 in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300. Specifically, when the connector 100 is mated with the mating connector 800, the fourth contact portion 340 is pressed against and contacts the abutment portion 812 of the mating housing 810 in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300.

[0064] As described above, one of the first contact portions 310 is positioned closer to the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction than the side portion 230. Therefore, even if the fourth contact portion 340 is in a state of being pushed downward when the connector 100 is mated with the mating connector 800, the waterproof member 300 can be prevented from rotating about an axis perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. Therefore, even in this case, the third contact portion 330 is prevented from moving upward.

[0065] like Figure 5 As shown, the connector 100 forms a space 150 between the waterproof member 300 and the side portion 230 .

[0066] like Figure 5 As shown, the space 150 is located between the third contact portions 330 in the first direction. Specifically, the space 150 is located between the third main contact portion 332 and the third sub contact portion 334 in the first direction. Therefore, even when the connector 100 is mated with the mating connector 800, the third sub contact portion 334 is hardly moved upward compared to the assumption that the waterproof member 300 is in close contact with the side portion 230 without the space 150.

[0067] like Figure 7 As shown, the waterproof member 300 has a first protrusion 410 , a second protrusion 420 , a third protrusion 430 , a fourth protrusion 440 , and a fifth protrusion 450 .

[0068] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7, the first protrusion 410 of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction. Specifically, the first protrusion 410 protrudes downward in the up-down direction. The first protrusion 410 is located at the same position as the second protrusion 420 in the second direction. The first protrusion 410 is located between the third protrusion 430 and the fifth protrusion 450 in the second direction. The first protrusion 410 is located between the fourth protrusion 440 and the fifth protrusion 450 in the second direction. The first main contact portion 312 of the first contact portion 310 is provided on the first protrusion 410.

[0069] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 , the second protrusion 420 of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction. Specifically, the second protrusion 420 protrudes upward in the up-down direction. The second protrusion 420 is located at the same position as the first protrusion 410 in the second direction. The second protrusion 420 is located between the third protrusion 430 and the fifth protrusion 450 in the second direction. The second protrusion 420 is located between the fourth protrusion 440 and the fifth protrusion 450 in the second direction. The second main contact portion 322 of the second contact portion 320 is provided on the second protrusion 420.

[0070] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 , the third protrusion 430 of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. Specifically, the third protrusion 430 protrudes downward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The third protrusion 430 is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the first protrusion 410. The third protrusion 430 is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the second protrusion 420. The third protrusion 430 is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the fifth protrusion 450.

[0071] like Figure 7 As shown, the first sub-contact portion 314 of the first contact portion 310 is disposed on the third protrusion 430. In addition, the third main contact portion 332 of the third contact portion 330 is disposed on the third protrusion 430.

[0072] like Figure 7 As shown, the waterproof member 300 has a first valley 460 formed between the first protrusion 410 and the third protrusion 430 .

[0073] like Figure 5 As shown, the first valley portion 460 of this embodiment is recessed inwardly along the first direction. Specifically, the first valley portion 460 is recessed upwardly in the up-down direction.

[0074] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7, the fourth protrusion 440 of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. Specifically, the fourth protrusion 440 protrudes upward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The fourth protrusion 440 is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the first protrusion 410. The fourth protrusion 440 is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the second protrusion 420. The fourth protrusion 440 is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the fifth protrusion 450.

[0075] like Figure 5 As shown, the second sub-contact portion 324 of the second contact portion 320 is disposed on the fourth protrusion 440. In addition, the third sub-contact portion 334 of the third contact portion 330 is disposed on the fourth protrusion 440.

[0076] Before the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200 , a distance D1 from an end of the first protrusion 410 to an end of the second protrusion 420 in the first direction is greater than a distance D2 from an end of the third protrusion 430 to an end of the fourth protrusion 440 in the first direction.

[0077] like Figure 5 As shown, the fourth protrusion 440 has a matching portion 442 .

[0078] like Figure 5 As shown, the mating portion 442 of the present embodiment enters the gap 170 and is in close contact with both the rear surface 614 and the side portion 230 of the housing 600. Thus, the waterproof seal between the connector 100 and the housing 600 is improved.

[0079] like Figure 7 As shown, the waterproof member 300 has a second valley 470 formed between the second protrusion 420 and the fourth protrusion 440 .

[0080] like Figure 5 As shown, the second valley portion 470 of this embodiment is recessed inwardly in the first direction. Specifically, the second valley portion 470 is recessed downwardly in the up-down direction.

[0081] like Figure 7 As shown, the waterproof member 300 has a recess 350 formed between the third protrusion 430 and the fourth protrusion 440. In other words, the waterproof member 300 has the recess 350.

[0082] like Figure 7 As shown, the recess 350 of this embodiment is recessed inwardly in the second direction. In the second direction, the recess 350 is located on the second side of the waterproof member 300, which is opposite to the first side where the fifth protrusion 450 of the waterproof member 300 is located. In the second direction, the recess 350 is located on the second side of the waterproof member 300, which is opposite to the first side where the fourth contact portion 340 of the waterproof member 300 is located. Figure 5As shown, the recess 350 is located away from the side portion 230. Specifically, the recess 350 is located away from the side portion 230 in the second direction. The space 150 is located between the recess 350 of the waterproof member 300 and the side portion 230 of the housing 200.

[0083] As described above, the waterproof member 300 of the present embodiment has the recessed portion 350. This helps the fourth contact portion 340 to move outward in the second direction when the connector 100 is mated with the mating connector 800.

[0084] like Figure 7 As shown, the fifth protrusion 450 of the present embodiment protrudes inwardly in the second direction. The fifth protrusion 450 has an obtuse vertex 452. The fourth contact portion 340 is arranged on the fifth protrusion 450. More specifically, the fourth contact portion 340 is arranged on the vertex 452. Therefore, when the connector 100 is matched with the matching connector 800, the waterproof member 300 hardly rotates around an axis perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. Specifically, when the connector 100 is matched with the matching connector 800, the fourth contact portion 340 is easy to move outward in the second direction. Therefore, when the connector 100 is matched with the connector, the matching connector 800 is easy to be inserted into the connector 100, and in the matching state where the connector 100 is matched with the matching connector 800, the assembly 870 can maintain the waterproof seal between the connector 100 and the matching connector 800.

[0085] [Second embodiment]

[0086] Reference Figure 8 , the assembly (not shown) of the second embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10A and a matching connector (not shown). The matching connector of this embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted. For the directions and orientations in this embodiment, the same expressions as those of the first embodiment will be used hereinafter.

[0087] like Figure 8 As shown, the electronic device 10A of the present embodiment includes a housing 600 and a connector 100A. The housing 600 of the present embodiment has the same structure as the first embodiment. The same components as the housing 600 of the first embodiment in the housing 600 of the present embodiment are represented by the same reference numerals as the housing 600 of the first embodiment, and detailed description is omitted.

[0088] like Figure 8 As shown, the connector 100A of the present embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproof member 300A. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of the present embodiment have the same structure as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0089] Reference Figure 8, when viewed along the first direction, the waterproof member 300A of the present embodiment has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners. The waterproof member 300A has elastic properties. The waterproof member 300A is made of seamless rubber. Specifically, the waterproof member 300A is a discrete member. The waterproof member 300A is attached to the housing 200. The waterproof member 300A of the present embodiment has a structure similar to the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment. The parts of the waterproof member 300A that are the same as those of the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment are represented by the same figure marks as those of the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment, and their detailed description is omitted.

[0090] like Fig. 9 As shown, in a state before the waterproof member 300A is attached to the housing 200 , the waterproof member 300A has a shape that is mirror-symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction.

[0091] like Figure 8 As shown, the waterproof member 300A is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610 in the first direction. More specifically, in the first direction, the waterproof member 300A is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610, and contacts both the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610. In other words, the electronic device 10A forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100A and the housing 600 by using the waterproof member 300A.

[0092] Reference Figure 8 , when the connector 100A is mated with the mating connector, the waterproof member 300A is clamped by the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In other words, when the connector 100A is mated with the mating connector, the assembly forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100A and the mating connector by using the waterproof member 300A. Specifically, the electronic device 10A of the present embodiment is configured so that a single waterproof member 300A provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100A and the housing 600, and provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100A and the mating connector. In other words, when the connector 100A is mated with the mating connector, the single waterproof member 300A contacts the three components of the connector 100A, the housing 600, and the mating connector.

[0093] like Fig. 9As shown, the waterproof member 300A has two first contact portions 310A, two second contact portions 320A, two third contact portions 330A and one fourth contact portion 340. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the waterproof member 300A should have at least one first contact portion 310A, at least one second contact portion 320A, at least one third contact portion 330A and at least one fourth contact portion 340. The first contact portion 310A, the second contact portion 320A and the fourth contact portion 340 of this embodiment have the same structure as the first contact portion 310, the second contact portion 320 and the fourth contact portion 340 of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0094] like Fig. 9 As shown, the third contact portions 330A of the present embodiment form a flat surface perpendicular to the second direction before the waterproof member 300A is installed on the housing 200. Before the waterproof member 300A is attached to the housing 200, the third contact portions 330A are positioned away from each other in the first direction. Figure 8 As shown, in a state where the waterproof member 300A is attached to the housing 200 , the third contact portions 330A are located away from each other in the first direction.

[0095] like Figure 8 As shown, each third contact portion 330A contacts the side portion 230 in the second direction. Figure 8 , when the connector 100A is mated with the mating connector, each third contact portion 330A is pressed against the side portion 230 in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300A.

[0096] As described above, each third contact portion 330A forms a flat surface perpendicular to the second direction before the waterproof member 300A is attached to the housing 200. Therefore, each third contact portion 330A of this embodiment can contact the side portion 230 with a large area compared to the third contact portion 330 of the first embodiment.

[0097] like Fig. 9 As shown, the third contact portion 330A of this embodiment includes a third main contact portion 332A and a third sub-contact portion 334A.

[0098] Reference Fig. 9 , the third main contact portion 332A of the present embodiment defines the outer end of the waterproof member 300A in the second direction. The third main contact portion 332A is located between any first contact portion 310A and any second contact portion 320A in the first direction. The third main contact portion 332A is positioned inwardly beyond any first contact portion 310A in the first direction. The third main contact portion 332A is positioned inwardly beyond any second contact portion 320A in the first direction.

[0099] like Fig. 9 As shown, the third sub-contact portion 334A of the present embodiment defines the outer end of the waterproof member 300A in the second direction. The third sub-contact portion 334A is located between any first contact portion 310A and any second contact portion 320A in the first direction. The third sub-contact portion 334A is positioned inwardly in the first direction beyond any first contact portion 310A. The third sub-contact portion 334A is positioned inwardly in the first direction beyond any second contact portion 320A. The third sub-contact portion 334A is located above the third main contact portion 332A in the up-down direction.

[0100] like Figure 8 As shown, the connector 100A has a space 150A formed between the waterproof member 300A and the side portion 230. The space 150A has a similar structure to the space 150 of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0101] like Figure 8 As shown, the waterproof member 300A has a first protrusion 410, a second protrusion 420, a third protrusion 430A, a fourth protrusion 440A and a fifth protrusion 450. The first protrusion 410, the second protrusion 420 and the fifth protrusion 450 of this embodiment have the same structure as the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0102] Reference Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , the third protrusion 430A of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. Specifically, the third protrusion 430A protrudes downward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The third protrusion 430A is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the first protrusion 410. The third protrusion 430A is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the second protrusion 420. The third protrusion 430A is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the fifth protrusion 450.

[0103] like Fig. 9 As shown, the first sub-contact portion 314A of the first contact portion 310A is disposed on the third protrusion 430A. In addition, the third main contact portion 332A of the third contact portion 330A is disposed on the third protrusion 430A.

[0104] Reference Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , the fourth protrusion 440A of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. Specifically, the fourth protrusion 440A protrudes upward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The fourth protrusion 440A is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the first protrusion 410. The fourth protrusion 440A is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the second protrusion 420. The fourth protrusion 440A is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the fifth protrusion 450.

[0105] like Fig. 9 As shown, the second sub-contact portion 324A of the second contact portion 320A is disposed on the fourth protrusion 440A. In addition, the third sub-contact portion 334A of the third contact portion 330A is disposed on the fourth protrusion 440A.

[0106] Reference Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , in a state before the waterproof member 300A is attached to the housing 200, a distance from an end of the first protrusion 410 to an end of the second protrusion 420 in the first direction is greater than a distance from an end of the third protrusion 430A to an end of the fourth protrusion 440A in the first direction.

[0107] like Figure 8 As shown, the fourth protrusion 440A has a matching portion 442A.

[0108] like Figure 8 As shown, the mating portion 442A of the present embodiment enters the gap 170 and is in close contact with both the rear surface 614 and the side portion 230 of the housing 600. Thus, the waterproof seal between the connector 100A and the housing 600 is improved.

[0109] [Third embodiment]

[0110] Reference Fig.10 , the assembly (not shown) of the third embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10B and a matching connector (not shown). The matching connector of this embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted. For the directions and orientations in this embodiment, the same expressions as those of the first embodiment will be used hereinafter.

[0111] like Fig.10 As shown, the electronic device 10B of the present embodiment includes a housing 600 and a connector 100B. The housing 600 of the present embodiment has the same structure as the first embodiment. The parts identical with the housing 600 of the first embodiment in the housing 600 of the present embodiment are represented by using the same reference numerals as the housing 600 of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0112] like Fig.10 As shown, the connector 100B of the present embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproof member 300B. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of the present embodiment have the same structure as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0113] Reference Fig.10, when viewed along the first direction, the waterproof member 300B of the present embodiment has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners. The waterproof member 300B has elastic properties. The waterproof member 300B is made of seamless rubber. Specifically, the waterproof member 300B is a discrete member. The waterproof member 300B is attached to the housing 200. The waterproof member 300B of the present embodiment has a structure similar to that of the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment. The components of the waterproof member 300B that are the same as those of the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment are represented by the same reference numerals as those of the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0114] like Fig.11 As shown, in a state before the waterproof member 300B is attached to the housing 200 , the waterproof member 300B has a shape that is mirror-symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction.

[0115] like Fig.10 As shown, the waterproof member 300B is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610 in the first direction. More specifically, in the first direction, the waterproof member 300B is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610, and contacts both the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610. In other words, the electronic device 10B forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100B and the housing 600 by using the waterproof member 300B.

[0116] Reference Fig.10 , when the connector 100B is mated with the mating connector, the waterproof member 300B is clamped by the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In other words, when the connector 100B is mated with the mating connector, the assembly forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100B and the mating connector by using the waterproof member 300B. Specifically, the electronic device 10B of the present embodiment is configured so that a single waterproof member 300B provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100B and the housing 600, and provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100B and the mating connector. In other words, when the connector 100B is mated with the mating connector, the single waterproof member 300B contacts the three components of the connector 100B, the housing 600, and the mating connector.

[0117] like Fig.11As shown, the waterproof member 300B has three first contact portions 310B, three second contact portions 320B, two third contact portions 330B and one fourth contact portion 340. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the waterproof member 300B should have at least one first contact portion 310B, at least one second contact portion 320B, at least one third contact portion 330B and at least one fourth contact portion 340. The third contact portion 330B of this embodiment has a structure similar to the third contact portion 330A of the second embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted. The fourth contact portion 340 of this embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0118] like Fig.11 As shown, in a state before the waterproof member 300B is attached to the housing 200, the first contact portions 310B of the present embodiment are positioned away from each other in the second direction. Fig.10 As shown, in a state where the waterproof member 300B is attached to the housing 200 , the first contact portions 310B are located away from each other in the second direction.

[0119] like Fig.10 As shown, each first contact portion 310B is pressed against and contacts the bottom 210 in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300B.

[0120] like Fig.11 As shown, the first contact portion 310B of this embodiment includes a first main contact portion 312, a first sub-contact portion 314B and a first auxiliary contact portion 316. The first main contact portion 312 of this embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0121] like Fig.10 As shown, the first sub-contact portion 314B of the present embodiment is positioned outwardly beyond the first main contact portion 312 in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314B is located between the first main contact portion 312 and the first auxiliary contact portion 316 in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314B is located between the fourth contact portion 340 and any third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314B is positioned inwardly beyond any third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314B is positioned outwardly beyond the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0122] like Fig.10As shown, the first auxiliary contact portion 316 of this embodiment is positioned outwardly beyond the first sub-contact portion 314B in the second direction. The first auxiliary contact portion 316 is located between the fourth contact portion 340 and any third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The first auxiliary contact portion 316 is positioned inwardly beyond any third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The first auxiliary contact portion 316 is positioned outwardly beyond the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0123] like Fig.11 As shown, in a state before the waterproof member 300B is attached to the housing 200, the second contact portions 320B of the present embodiment are positioned away from each other in the second direction. Fig.10 As shown, in a state where the waterproof member 300B is attached to the housing 200 , the second contact portions 320B are located away from each other in the second direction.

[0124] like Fig.10 As shown, each second contact portion 320B is pressed against and contacts the rear surface 614 of the body portion 610 in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300B.

[0125] like Fig.11 As shown, the second contact portion 320B of this embodiment includes a second main contact portion 322, a second sub-contact portion 324B and a second auxiliary contact portion 326. The second main contact portion 322 of this embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0126] like Fig.10 As shown, the second sub-contact portion 324B of this embodiment is positioned outwardly beyond the second main contact portion 322 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324B is located between the second main contact portion 322 and the second auxiliary contact portion 326 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324B is located between the fourth contact portion 340 and any third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324B is positioned inwardly beyond any third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324B is positioned outwardly beyond the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0127] like Fig.10 As shown, the second auxiliary contact portion 326 of this embodiment is positioned outwardly beyond the second sub-contact portion 324B in the second direction. The second auxiliary contact portion 326 is located between the fourth contact portion 340 and any third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The second auxiliary contact portion 326 is positioned inwardly beyond any third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The second auxiliary contact portion 326 is positioned outwardly beyond the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0128] like Fig.10As shown, the connector 100B forms a space 150B between the waterproof member 300B and the side portion 230. The space 150B has a similar structure to the space 150 of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0129] like Fig.11 As shown, the waterproof member 300B has a first protrusion 410, a second protrusion 420, a third protrusion 430B, a fourth protrusion 440B and a fifth protrusion 450. The first protrusion 410, the second protrusion 420 and the fifth protrusion 450 of this embodiment have the same structure as the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0130] Reference Fig.10 and Fig.11 , the third protrusion 430B of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. Specifically, the third protrusion 430B protrudes downward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The third protrusion 430B is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the first protrusion 410. The third protrusion 430B is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the second protrusion 420. The third protrusion 430B is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the fifth protrusion 450.

[0131] like Fig.11 As shown, the first sub-contact portion 314B and the first auxiliary contact portion 316 of the first contact portion 310B are disposed on the third protrusion 430B. In addition, the third main contact portion 332B of the third contact portion 330B is disposed on the third protrusion 430B.

[0132] like Fig.11 As shown, the waterproof member 300B has a first valley 460B formed between the first protrusion 410 and the third protrusion 430B. The first valley 460B has a structure similar to the first valley 460 of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0133] Reference Fig.10 and Fig.11 , the fourth protrusion 440B of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. Specifically, the fourth protrusion 440B protrudes upward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The fourth protrusion 440B is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the first protrusion 410. The fourth protrusion 440B is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the second protrusion 420. The fourth protrusion 440B is positioned outward in the second direction beyond the fifth protrusion 450.

[0134] like Fig.11As shown, the second sub-contact portion 324B and the second auxiliary contact portion 326 of the second contact portion 320B are disposed on the fourth protrusion 440B. In addition, the third sub-contact portion 334B of the third contact portion 330B is disposed on the fourth protrusion 440B.

[0135] Reference Fig.10 and Fig.11 , in a state before the waterproof member 300B is attached to the housing 200, a distance from an end of the first protrusion 410 to an end of the second protrusion 420 in the first direction is greater than a distance from an end of the third protrusion 430B to an end of the fourth protrusion 440B in the first direction.

[0136] like Fig.10 As shown, the fourth protrusion 440B has a matching portion 442B.

[0137] like Fig.10 As shown, the mating portion 442B of the present embodiment enters the gap 170 and is in close contact with both the rear surface 614 and the side portion 230 of the housing 600. Thus, the waterproof seal between the connector 100B and the housing 600 is improved.

[0138] like Fig.11 As shown, the waterproof member 300B has a second valley 470B formed between the second protrusion 420 and the fourth protrusion 440B. The second valley 470B has a similar structure to the second valley 470 of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0139] [Fourth embodiment]

[0140] Reference Fig.12 , the assembly (not shown) of the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10C and a matching connector (not shown). The matching connector of this embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted. For the directions and orientations in this embodiment, the same expressions as those of the first embodiment will be used hereinafter.

[0141] like Fig.12 As shown, the electronic device 10C of the present embodiment includes a housing 600 and a connector 100C. The housing 600 of the present embodiment has the same structure as the first embodiment. The same components as the housing 600 of the first embodiment in the housing 600 of the present embodiment are represented by the same reference numerals as the housing 600 of the first embodiment, and detailed description is omitted.

[0142] like Fig.12 As shown, the connector 100C of the present embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproof member 300C. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of the present embodiment have the same structure as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0143] Reference Fig.12 When viewed along the first direction, the waterproof member 300C of the present embodiment has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners. The waterproof member 300C has elasticity. The waterproof member 300C is made of seamless rubber. Specifically, the waterproof member 300C is a discrete member. The waterproof member 300C is attached to the housing 200.

[0144] like Fig.12 As shown, the waterproof member 300C is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610 in the first direction. More specifically, in the first direction, the waterproof member 300C is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610, and contacts both the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610. In other words, the electronic device 10C forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100C and the housing 600 by using the waterproof member 300C.

[0145] Reference Fig.12 , when the connector 100C is mated with the mating connector, the waterproof member 300C is clamped by the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In other words, when the connector 100C is mated with the mating connector, the assembly forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100C and the mating connector by using the waterproof member 300C. Specifically, the electronic device 10C of the present embodiment is configured so that a single waterproof member 300C provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100C and the housing 600, and provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100C and the mating connector. In other words, when the connector 100C is mated with the mating connector, the single waterproof member 300C contacts the three components of the connector 100C, the housing 600, and the mating connector.

[0146] like Fig.13 As shown, the waterproof member 300C has a first contact portion 310C, a second contact portion 320C, a third contact portion 330C, and a fourth contact portion 340C.

[0147] like Fig.13 As shown, the first contact portion 310C faces outward in the first direction. Specifically, the first contact portion 310C faces downward in the up-down direction. Fig.12 As shown, the first contact portion 310C is pressed against the bottom portion 210 in the first direction and contacts the bottom portion 210 by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300C.

[0148] like Fig.13 As shown, the second contact portion 320C faces outward in the first direction. Specifically, the second contact portion 320C faces upward in the up-down direction. Fig.12As shown, the second contact portion 320C is pressed against and contacts the rear surface 614 of the main body portion 610 in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300C.

[0149] like Fig.13 As shown, the third contact portion 330C faces outward in the second direction. Fig.12 As shown, the third contact portion 330C contacts the side portion 230 in the second direction. Fig.12 When the connector 100C is mated with the mating connector, the third contact portion 330C is pressed against the side portion 230 in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300C.

[0150] like Fig.12 As shown, the fourth contact portion 340C of the present embodiment protrudes inwardly in the second direction beyond the opening 616. The fourth contact portion 340C has an obtuse-angled apex 342. The fourth contact portion 340C is located on the first side of the waterproof member 300C in the second direction.

[0151] Reference Fig.12 , in the unmatched state where the connector 100C and the mating connector do not match each other, the circumferential length of the fourth contact portion 340C is shorter than the circumferential length of the abutment portion (not shown) of the mating housing (not shown) of the mating connector. The distance between the fourth contact portion 340C and the third contact portion 330C in the second direction in the unmatched state is greater than the distance between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion in the second direction when the connector 100C is mated with the mating connector. Therefore, when the connector 100C is mated with the mating connector, the fourth contact portion 340C is pressed against and contacts the mating connector in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300C. More specifically, when the connector 100C is mated with the mating connector, the fourth contact portion 340C is pressed against and contacts the abutment portion of the mating housing in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300C.

[0152] like Fig.12 As shown, the connector 100C forms a space 150C between the waterproof member 300C and the side portion 230. In addition, the waterproof member 300C has a recessed portion 350C.

[0153] like Fig.12As shown, the recess 350C of the present embodiment is recessed inwardly in the second direction. In the second direction, the recess 350C is located at the second side of the waterproof member 300C, which is opposite to the first side where the fourth contact portion 340C of the waterproof member 300C is located. The recess 350C is located at a position away from the side portion 230. Specifically, the recess 350C is located away from the side portion 230 in the second direction. The recess 350C is located closer to the second contact portion 320C than the first contact portion 310C in the first direction. The space 150C is located between the recess 350C of the waterproof member 300C and the side portion 230 of the housing 200.

[0154] As described above, the waterproof member 300C of the present embodiment has the recessed portion 350C, which facilitates the fourth contact portion 340C to move outward in the second direction when the connector 100C is mated with the mating connector.

[0155] like Fig.13 As shown in FIG. 1 , the waterproof member 300C of this embodiment has a clamped portion 370. The clamped portion 370 extends outward in the second direction. The clamped portion 370 defines the outer end of the waterproof member 300C in the second direction. Fig.12 As shown, the clamped portion 370 is clamped in the first direction by the housing 600 and the side portion 230. This enables the waterproof member 300C to be reliably held by the electronic device 10C.

[0156] [Fifth embodiment]

[0157] Reference Fig.14 , the assembly (not shown) of the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10D and a matching connector (not shown). The matching connector of this embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted. For the directions and orientations in this embodiment, the same expressions as those of the first embodiment will be used hereinafter.

[0158] like Fig.14 As shown, the electronic device 10D of the present embodiment includes a housing 600 and a connector 100D. The housing 600 of the present embodiment has the same structure as the first embodiment. The same components as the housing 600 of the first embodiment in the housing 600 of the present embodiment are represented by the same reference numerals as the components of the housing 600 of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0159] like Fig.14 As shown, the connector 100D of the present embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproof member 300D. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of the present embodiment have the same structure as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0160] Reference Fig.14, when viewed along the first direction, the waterproof member 300D of the present embodiment has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners. The waterproof member 300D has elasticity. The waterproof member 300D is made of seamless rubber. Specifically, the waterproof member 300D is a discrete member. The waterproof member 300D is attached to the housing 200. The waterproof member 300D of the present embodiment has a structure similar to the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment. The components of the waterproof member 300D that are the same as those of the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment are represented by the same reference numerals as those of the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0161] like Fig.15 As shown, in a state before the waterproof member 300D is attached to the housing 200 , the waterproof member 300D has a shape that is mirror-symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction.

[0162] like Fig.14 As shown, the waterproof member 300D is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610 in the first direction. More specifically, in the first direction, the waterproof member 300D is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610, and contacts both the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614 of the main body 610. In other words, the electronic device 10D forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100D and the housing 600 by using the waterproof member 300D.

[0163] Reference Fig.14 , when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector, the waterproof member 300D is clamped by the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In other words, when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector, the assembly forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100D and the mating connector by using the waterproof member 300D. Specifically, the electronic device 10D of the present embodiment is configured so that a single waterproof member 300D provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100D and the housing 600, and provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100D and the mating connector. In other words, when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector, the single waterproof member 300D contacts the three components of the connector 100D, the housing 600, and the mating connector.

[0164] like Fig.15As shown, the waterproof member 300D has two first contact portions 310, two second contact portions 320, two third contact portions 330 and a plurality of fourth contact portions 340D. More specifically, the number of the fourth contact portions 340D in this embodiment is three. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the waterproof member 300D should have at least one first contact portion 310, at least one second contact portion 320, at least one third contact portion 330 and at least one fourth contact portion 340D. The first contact portion 310, the second contact portion 320 and the third contact portion 330 of this embodiment have the same structure as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0165] like Fig.14 As shown, each fourth contact portion 340D of the present embodiment protrudes inwardly in the second direction beyond the opening 616. Each fourth contact portion 340D is located at a first side of the waterproof member 300 in the second direction.

[0166] Reference Fig.14 , in the unmatched state where the connector 100C and the mating connector do not match each other, the circumferential length of each fourth contact portion 340D is shorter than the circumferential length of the abutment portion (not shown) of the mating housing (not shown) of the mating connector. The distance between the third main contact portion 332 and any fourth contact portion 340D in the second direction in the unmatched state is greater than the distance between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion in the second direction when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector. In addition, the distance between the third sub-contact portion 334 and any fourth contact portion 340D in the second direction in the unmatched state is greater than the distance between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion in the second direction when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector. Therefore, when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector, each fourth contact portion 340D is pressed against and contacts the mating connector in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300D. More specifically, when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector, each fourth contact portion 340D is pressed against and contacts the abutment portion of the mating housing in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300D.

[0167] like Fig.15 As shown, the waterproof member 300D has a first protrusion 410, a second protrusion 420, a third protrusion 430, a fourth protrusion 440 and a plurality of fifth protrusions 450D. More specifically, the number of the fifth protrusions 450D of this embodiment is three. The first protrusion 410, the second protrusion 420, the third protrusion 430 and the fourth protrusion 440 of this embodiment have the same structure as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0168] like Fig.15As shown, each fifth protrusion 450D of the present embodiment protrudes inwardly in the second direction. Each fourth contact portion 340D is respectively arranged on the fifth protrusion 450D. Therefore, when the connector 100D is matched with the matching connector, each fourth contact portion 340D is hardly dragged by the matching connector to move downward. Specifically, when the connector 100D is matched with the matching connector, each fourth contact portion 340D is easy to move outward in the second direction. Therefore, when the connector 100 is matched with the matching connector, the matching connector is easily inserted into the connector 100D, and the assembly can maintain a waterproof seal between the connector 100D and the matching connector in the matching state where the connector 100D is matched with the matching connector.

[0169] like Fig.14 As shown, in the second direction, the recess 350 of this embodiment is located on the second side of the waterproof member 300D, which is opposite to the first side of the waterproof member 300D, and each fourth contact portion 340D is located on the first side of the waterproof member 300D.

[0170] As is apparent from the above, the waterproof member 300D of the present embodiment has the recessed portion 350. This facilitates each fourth contact portion 340D to move outward in the second direction when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector.

[0171] [Sixth embodiment]

[0172] Reference Fig.16 , the assembly (not shown) of the sixth embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10E and a matching connector (not shown). The matching connector of this embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted. For the directions and orientations in this embodiment, the same expressions as those of the first embodiment will be used hereinafter.

[0173] like Fig.16 As shown, the electronic device 10E of this embodiment includes a housing 600E and a connector 100E.

[0174] Reference Fig.16 The housing 600E of this embodiment is made of resin and has a main body 610E.

[0175] Reference Fig.16 The main body 610E of this embodiment has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the first direction. The main body 610E has a top surface 612 and a rear surface 614E in the first direction. The main body 610E is provided with an opening 616. The opening 616 penetrates the main body 610E along the first direction.

[0176] like Fig.16As shown, the housing 600E has a groove 615. The groove 615 is recessed outward in the first direction. More specifically, the groove 615 is recessed upward in the up-down direction. The groove 615 forms a part of the rear surface 614E. The groove 615 has a receiving portion 620. In other words, the housing 600E has a receiving portion 620. The receiving portion 620 faces inward in the second direction.

[0177] like Fig.16 As shown, the connector 100E of this embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproof member 300E. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of this embodiment have the same structure as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0178] like Fig.16 As shown, the bottom 210 of the housing 200 is positioned away from the rear surface 614E of the main body 610E in the first direction. The side 230 of the housing 200 extends from the bottom 210 toward the rear surface 614E of the main body 610E in the first direction. The electronic device 10E is formed with a gap 170E between the housing 600E and the side 230 of the housing 200. In other words, the rear surface 614E of the main body 610E and the side 230 of the housing 200 are spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0179] Reference Fig.16 , when viewed along the first direction, the waterproof member 300E of the present embodiment has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners. The waterproof member 300E has elasticity. The waterproof member 300E is made of seamless rubber. Specifically, the waterproof member 300E is a discrete member. The waterproof member 300E is attached to the housing 200. The waterproof member 300E of the present embodiment has a structure similar to the waterproof member 300A of the second embodiment. The components of the waterproof member 300E that are the same as the waterproof member 300A of the second embodiment are represented by the same figure marks as the waterproof member 300A of the second embodiment, and their detailed description is omitted.

[0180] like Fig.16 As shown, the waterproof member 300E is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614E of the main body 610E in the first direction. More specifically, in the first direction, the waterproof member 300E is sandwiched by the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614E of the main body 610E, and contacts both the bottom 210 and the rear surface 614E of the main body 610E. In other words, the electronic device 10E forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100E and the housing 600E by using the waterproof member 300E.

[0181] Reference Fig.16, when the connector 100E is mated with the mating connector, the waterproof member 300E is clamped by the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In other words, when the connector 100E is mated with the mating connector, the assembly forms a waterproof seal between the connector 100E and the mating connector by using the waterproof member 300E. Specifically, the electronic device 10E of the present embodiment is configured so that a single waterproof member 300E provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100E and the housing 600E, and provides a waterproof seal between the connector 100E and the mating connector. In other words, when the connector 100E is mated with the mating connector, the single waterproof member 300E contacts the three components of the connector 100E, the housing 600E, and the mating connector.

[0182] like Fig.17 As shown, the waterproof member 300E has two first contact portions 310A, two second contact portions 320E, two third contact portions 330A and one fourth contact portion 340. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the waterproof member 300E should have at least one first contact portion 310A, at least one second contact portion 320E, at least one third contact portion 330A and at least one fourth contact portion 340. The first contact portion 310A, the third contact portion 330A and the fourth contact portion 340 of this embodiment have the same structure as those of the second embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0183] like Fig.17 As shown, in a state before the waterproof member 300E is attached to the housing 200, the second contact portions 320E of the present embodiment are positioned away from each other in the second direction. Fig.16 As shown, in a state where the waterproof member 300E is attached to the housing 200 , the second contact portions 320E are located away from each other in the second direction.

[0184] like Fig.16 As shown, each second contact portion 320E is pressed against and contacts the rear surface 614E of the main body portion 610E in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300E.

[0185] like Fig.17 As shown, the second contact portion 320E includes a second main contact portion 322E and a second sub-contact portion 324A. Fig.16 As shown, in a state where the waterproof member 300E is attached to the housing 200, the second main contact portion 322E is pressed against and contacts the groove 615 in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member 300E. The second main contact portion 322E and the second sub-contact portion 324A of this embodiment have the same structure as the second main contact portion 322 and the second sub-contact portion 324A of the second embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0186] like Fig.17 As shown, the waterproof member 300E has a first protrusion 410, a second protrusion 420E, a third protrusion 430A, a fourth protrusion 440A and a fifth protrusion 450. The first protrusion 410, the third protrusion 430A, the fourth protrusion 440A and the fifth protrusion 450 have the same structure as the second embodiment. Therefore, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0187] like Fig.17 As shown, the second main contact portion 322E of the second contact portion 320E is disposed on the second protrusion 420E. Fig.16 As shown, the second protrusion 420E is received in the groove 615 in a state where the waterproof member 300E is attached to the housing 200 .

[0188] like Fig.17 As shown, the second protrusion 420E is provided with the received portion 360. In other words, the waterproof member 300E has the received portion 360.

[0189] like Fig.16 As shown, the received portion 360 of this embodiment faces outward in the second direction. The received portion 360 is adjacent to the second main contact portion 322E of the second contact portion 320E in the second direction. The received portion 360 is disposed between the second main contact portion 322E of the second contact portion 320E and the side portion 230 in the second direction. Fig.16 When the connector 100E is mated with the mating connector, the received portion 360 is pressed against the receiving portion 620. In the electronic device 10E of this embodiment, this can form a reliable waterproof seal between the housing 600E and the case 200.

[0190] like Fig.16 As shown, the mating portion 442A of the present embodiment enters the gap 170E and comes into close contact with both the rear surface 614E and the side portion 230 of the housing 600E. This enhances the waterproof seal between the connector 100E and the housing 600E.

[0191] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles used therein. For those skilled in the art, any obvious changes such as equivalent transformations, simple replacements, etc. based on the technical solution of the present invention, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising a housing and a connector attached to the housing, characterized in that: The housing has a main body; The main body has a top surface and a rear surface in a first direction; The main body has an opening; The opening penetrates the main body along the first direction; The connector is mateable with a mating connector inserted into the opening in the first direction; The connector comprises a housing and a waterproof member; The housing has a bottom and a side; The bottom portion is positioned away from the rear surface of the main body portion in the first direction; The side portion extends from the bottom portion toward the rear surface of the main body portion in the first direction; The waterproof member has elasticity and is attached to the housing; The waterproof member is sandwiched by the bottom portion and the rear surface of the main body portion in the first direction; When the connector is mated with the mating connector, the waterproof member is clamped by the mating connector and the side portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; The waterproof component has at least one first contact portion, at least one second contact portion, at least one third contact portion and at least one fourth contact portion; The first contact portion is pressed against and contacts the bottom in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member; the second contact portion is pressed against and contacts the rear surface of the main body portion in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member; The third contact portion contacts the side portion in the second direction; When the connector is mated with the mating connector, the third contact portion is pressed against the side portion in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member; The fourth contact portion protrudes inwardly beyond the opening in the second direction; When the connector is mated with the mating connector, the fourth contact portion is pressed against and contacts the mating connector in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member; When viewed along the first direction, the waterproof member has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners; The at least one third contact portion includes two third contact portions; The third contact portions are positioned away from each other in the first direction; The connector forms a space between the waterproof member and the side portion; as well as The space is located between the two third contact portions in the first direction.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear surface of the main body portion and the side portion of the housing are located away from each other in the first direction.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The waterproof member has a recessed portion; The waterproof member has a first side and a second side opposite to each other in the second direction; The fourth contact portion is located on the first side of the waterproof member; The recess is located on the second side of the waterproof member; and The recess is located away from the side.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first contact portion is located closer to the fourth contact portion than the side portion in the second direction.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The second contact portion is located at the same position as that of the first contact portion in the second direction.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The housing also has a receiving portion; The receiving portion faces inward in the second direction; The waterproof component also has a received portion; The received portion faces outward in the second direction; In the second direction, the received portion is adjacent to the second contact portion and is disposed at a position between the second contact portion and the side portion; as well as When the connector is mated with the mating connector, the received portion is pressed against the receiving portion.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof member has a first protrusion, a second protrusion, a third protrusion, a fourth protrusion and at least one fifth protrusion; The first protrusion and the second protrusion protrude outward in the first direction; The third protrusion and the fourth protrusion protrude outward in the first direction and extend outward in the second direction; the fifth protrusion protrudes inwardly in the second direction; The at least one first contact portion includes two first contact portions; One of the two first contact portions is disposed on the first protrusion; The remaining one of the two first contact portions is disposed on the third protrusion; The at least one second contact portion includes two second contact portions; One of the two second contact portions is disposed on the second protrusion; The remaining one of the two second contact portions is disposed on the fourth protrusion; The at least one third contact portion includes two third contact portions; One of the two third contact portions is disposed on the third protrusion; The remaining one of the two third contact portions is disposed on the fourth protrusion; The fourth contact portion is disposed on the fifth protrusion; The waterproof member forms a first valley between the first protrusion and the third protrusion; The waterproof member forms a second valley portion between the second protrusion and the fourth protrusion; and The waterproof member forms a recessed portion between the third protrusion and the fourth protrusion.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fifth protrusion has an obtuse-angled apex.

9. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The at least one fourth contact portion comprises a plurality of the fourth contact portions; The at least one fifth protrusion comprises a plurality of the fifth protrusions; and Each of the fourth contact portions is disposed on each of the fifth protrusions.

10. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first protrusion, the second protrusion, the third protrusion, and the fourth protrusion have ends in the first direction; and In a state before the waterproof member is attached to the housing, a distance from the end of the first protrusion to the end of the second protrusion in the first direction is greater than a distance from the end of the third protrusion to the end of the fourth protrusion in the first direction.

11. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: In a state before the waterproof member is attached to the housing, the waterproof member has a shape that is mirror-symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction.

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