Connector and electronic device

Abstract

The application provides a connector and an electronic device. The connector comprises a body, a connecting terminal, a fixing part, a limiting part and a connecting part. The connecting terminal is embedded in the body. The connector has a contact area. The part of the connecting terminal located in the contact area is exposed from the surface of the body, so that the connecting terminal can be electrically connected with other connectors. The fixing part is arranged around the body and wraps the connecting terminal. The limiting part is arranged around the body and wraps the connecting terminal. The connecting part is arranged between the fixing part and the limiting part. The connecting part is arranged around the body and is provided with a first waterproof structure. Part of the first waterproof structure is higher than the surface of the connecting part. When the connector is used in an electronic device, the abutment between the first waterproof structure and the shell can realize the waterproof and dustproof design between the connector and the shell. In addition, the connector is not provided with a shell, and the volume is small, so as to facilitate the miniaturization design of the electronic device.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202110572226.9, filed on May 25, 2021, entitled “An Electronic Device”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and more particularly to a connector and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0004] With the rapid development of electronic devices, users are placing increasingly higher demands on the user experience. For example, in order to be more portable and easier to use, electronic devices are required to be thinner, lighter, and more compact.

[0005] Currently, most electronic devices use Type-C interfaces as their charging and data transmission connectors. When installing a Type-C interface on an electronic device, a hole usually needs to be made in the device's casing. To prevent damage to the connector located within the Type-C interface and internal components, a waterproof and dustproof design at the connection point becomes crucial. However, the traditional standardized Type-C interface is relatively large due to space constraints within the overall electronic device layout. Given that the size of the traditional Type-C interface cannot be reduced, meeting waterproof and dustproof requirements further complicates the miniaturization design of electronic devices.

[0006] Therefore, how to meet the waterproof and dustproof requirements of the Type-C interface while also achieving miniaturization of the overall size of electronic devices has become a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art.

[0007] Application content

[0008] This application provides a connector and an electronic device that achieves miniaturization of the electronic device while meeting the requirements for waterproof and dustproof protection.

[0009] The first aspect of the present application provides a connector which can be used for charging or data transmission of electronic devices. The connector of the present application can include a body, a connecting terminal, a fixing portion, a limiting portion and a connecting portion when specifically arranged. The connecting terminal is inlaid into the body so that the body limits and fixes the connecting terminal. The connector has a contact area, and the part of the connecting terminal located in the contact area is exposed from the surface of the body to facilitate the contact between the connecting terminal and other connectors. The fixing portion is arranged around the body and wraps the connecting terminal to protect the connecting terminal. The limiting portion is arranged on the side of the fixing portion away from the contact area, and the limiting portion is also arranged around the body and wraps the connecting terminal to protect the connecting terminal. The connecting portion is arranged between the fixing portion and the limiting portion, and the connecting portion is also arranged around the body. In addition, the connecting portion is provided with a first waterproof structure, and part of the first waterproof structure is higher than the surface of the connecting portion.

[0010] When the connector provided by the present application is used in electronic devices, the first waterproof structure can abut against the shell of the electronic device, so that the first waterproof structure is elastically deformed under the extrusion of the shell, thereby forming a better waterproof sealing effect between the connector and the shell of the electronic device. In addition, the first waterproof structure of the connector provided by the present application is arranged on the body of the connector, and the connector does not need to be provided with a shell or other structure to realize the installation with the shell of the electronic device. In this way, the space occupied by the connector in the electronic device can be smaller, thereby facilitating the miniaturization and thinness design of the electronic device.

[0011] In a possible implementation manner of the present application, the connecting portion can also be provided with a first groove, and the first groove can be an annular groove arranged around the body. The first waterproof structure can be arranged in the first groove to facilitate the limiting of the first waterproof structure.

[0012] In another possible implementation manner of the present application, the first waterproof structure can also be arranged between the fixing portion and the connecting portion, wherein part of the first waterproof structure is located on the surface of the connecting portion, and another part is located on the surface of the fixing portion.

[0013] When the first waterproof structure is specifically arranged, the present application does not limit the specific arrangement form of the first waterproof structure. The first waterproof structure can be formed in the first groove by dispensing, for example, which can improve the connection reliability of the first waterproof structure and the connecting portion. In another implementation manner, the first waterproof structure can also be an independently arranged waterproof rubber ring, which can be sleeved on the connecting portion and accommodated in the first groove. In addition, since the waterproof rubber ring can be elastically deformed, it can be reliably connected with the connecting portion under the elastic force.

[0014] In order to improve the waterproof performance of the connector itself, in a possible implementation of the present application, the end of the limiting portion away from the fixing portion can be provided with a second groove, and a second waterproof structure can be arranged in the second groove. The second waterproof structure can be a waterproof film formed in one piece, which can be fixed in the second groove by adhesive. In addition, the second waterproof structure can also be formed in the second groove by dispensing. In this way, the side of the connector away from the contact area can be waterproof designed to improve the waterproof performance of the connector.

[0015] Since the end of the connecting terminal away from the contact area can be electrically connected to the circuit board and the like, the end of the connecting terminal away from the contact area can pass through the second waterproof structure and extend to the outside of the limiting portion, thereby facilitating the electrical connection between the connecting terminal and the circuit board and the like.

[0016] In the present application, when the connecting terminal is specifically arranged, the connecting terminal can be two rows, and the arrangement direction of the two rows of connecting terminals can be the same. The body can include first and second opposite faces, and one row of connecting terminals can be arranged on the first face, and the other row of connecting terminals can be arranged on the second face.

[0017] In addition, the end of each row of connecting terminals away from the contact area can be bent in a direction away from the other row of connecting terminals, so that the connecting surface of the bent portion formed by the end of the connecting terminal away from the contact area is larger for connecting the circuit board, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between them. In some possible implementations of the present application, the ends of the two rows of connecting terminals away from the contact area can be bent in the same direction to simplify the structure of the connector. It can be understood that by bending the end of the connecting terminal away from the contact area, the size of the connector in the extension direction of the connecting terminal can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing the size of the connector.

[0018] In a possible implementation of the present application, the maximum size of the connector in the extension direction of the connecting terminal can be 7.0mm-10.5mm. In addition, the maximum size of the connector perpendicular to the surface of the body can be 2.5mm-3.5mm. Therefore, the size of the connector in the two directions is effectively reduced compared with the connector of the prior art, and therefore, the connector provided in the present application can occupy a smaller space in the shell of the electronic device, which is beneficial to realize the miniaturization design of the electronic device.

[0019] In a possible implementation of the present application, in order to fix the connector with the shell of the electronic device, a fixing hole can be arranged on each side of the limiting portion along the arrangement direction of each row of connecting terminals, so that the connector can be fixed with the shell of the electronic device by means of fasteners arranged in the fixing holes. In addition, the opening direction of the fixing hole can be perpendicular to the surface of the body for arranging the connecting terminals, thereby facilitating the fixation of the connector with the shell of the electronic device.

[0020] In addition, in order to avoid the shaking of the connector when it is installed in the shell of the electronic device, in a possible implementation of the present application, an abutting portion can be arranged on the connector. The abutting portion is a protruding structure arranged on the connecting portion, and the abutting portion is located on the same side of the body as the connecting terminals. The abutting portion can abut against the shell, thereby reducing the gap between the connector and the shell, and reducing the shaking of the connector. In this way, the reliability of the connection between the connector and the shell can be improved, and the structure of the connector can be more stable.

[0021] In a second aspect, the present application further provides an electronic device, which comprises a shell and the connector of the first aspect. The shell is provided with a connector slot having a mounting portion arranged in the shell. The mounting portion is provided with a mounting hole, which is a through hole and is in communication with the connector slot. When the connector is mounted in the shell, the contact area of the connector is located in the connector slot, so that other connectors inserted into the connector slot from the outside of the shell can contact the part of the connecting terminals located in the contact area. In addition, the connecting portion of the connector is located in the mounting hole, and the first waterproof structure abuts against the hole wall of the mounting hole, so that the first waterproof structure is elastically deformed under the extrusion of the shell, thereby forming a better waterproof sealing effect between the connector and the shell of the electronic device.

[0022] In addition, in the electronic device provided by the present application, part of the shell can serve as the shell of the connector to protect the connector, and the connector itself does not have an independent shell structure. In this way, the space occupied by the connector in the electronic device can be smaller, thereby facilitating the miniaturization and thinning design of the electronic device. In addition, space can be reserved for the design of other functional modules in the electronic device, thereby realizing the functional diversification design of the electronic device.

[0023] In one possible implementation of this application, the connector further includes a retaining portion, which may be a protrusion on the connecting portion and abuts against the wall of the mounting hole. This reduces the gap between the connector and the wall of the mounting hole, thereby reducing connector wobble and improving the reliability of the connection between the connector and the housing, and making the connector structure more stable. Additionally, the retaining portion may be located on the same side of the body as the connecting terminal. This reduces connector wobble in the direction perpendicular to the extension of the connecting terminal, thus avoiding damage to the connecting terminal.

[0024] In one possible implementation of this application, to secure the connector to the housing of the electronic device, since the connector does not have a housing, the limiting part can directly contact the mounting part and fix the limiting part to the housing. Alternatively, a stop member can be provided in the electronic device. This stop member can be located on the side of the limiting part opposite to the mounting part, and it can press the limiting part against the mounting part, thereby achieving a reliable connection between the connector and the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario of the connector provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2a A schematic diagram of the structure of a prior art connector provided in this application;

[0027] Figure 2b for Figure 2a A cross-sectional view of the connector in the diagram;

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of another prior art connector provided in this application;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 6 Provided for an embodiment of this application Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of the connector at point AA is shown.

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of the local structure at point B;

[0033] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the connector structure provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 9A top view of a connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connector and an electronic device housing assembled according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 12 A partial structural diagram of the connector and the housing of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the connector structure provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 14 for Figure 13 Enlarged view of the local structure at point D;

[0040] Figure 15 for Figure 13 The diagram shows the structure of the connector assembled with the housing of the electronic device.

[0041] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the connector structure provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 17 for Figure 16 The diagram shows the structure of the connector assembled with the housing of the electronic device.

[0043] Figure label:

[0044] 10-Interface; 1-Connector; 1a-Contact area; 101-Body; 101a-First surface; 101b-Second surface; 102-Connecting terminal;

[0045] 1021 - Welding surface; 103 - Fixing part; 104 - Limiting part; 1041 - Fixing hole; 1042 - Second groove; 105 - Connecting part;

[0046] 1051 - First groove; 106 - First waterproof structure; 107 - Second waterproof structure; 108 - Supporting part;

[0047] 2-Housing; 201-Connector slot; 2011-Mounting part; 20111-Mounting hole;

[0048] 1′-Connector; 101′-Tongue; 102′-Housing; 103′-Waterproof structure. Detailed Implementation

[0049] In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0050] At present, mobile phones, notebook computers, desktop computers, tablet computers, earphones or smart watches, smart bracelets and other electronic devices are all provided with interfaces for charging and data transmission, which are exemplarily but not limited to Type-C interfaces, Type-A interfaces or USB interfaces and the like. Referring to Figure 1 Taking a mobile phone as an example, the interface 10 can be arranged at the end of the mobile phone, and is usually arranged at the end of the mobile phone away from the camera, so that the mobile phone can be used more conveniently during charging or data transmission of the mobile phone through the interface 10.

[0051] It can be understood that, in order to realize the electrical connection between the interface 10 of the electronic device and other connecting devices, a corresponding type of connector 1' can be arranged in the interface 10. Referring to Figure 2a Figure 2a A structure schematic view of a prior art connector 1' provided by the present application is shown. The prior art connector 1' usually comprises a tongue 101' and a shell 102' wrapped outside the tongue 101', and the shell 102' can be made of plastic or metal and the like. In addition, in order to realize the waterproof of the connector 1', the connector 1' usually further comprises a waterproof structure 103', which is exemplarily a waterproof rubber ring or realized by injection molding of silica gel on the connector 1'.

[0052] Referring to Figure 2b Figure 2b A cross-sectional view of the connector 1' in Figure 2a is shown. In this embodiment, the waterproof structure 103' can be arranged at the end of the connector 1', and specifically, when the connector 1' is arranged in the interface 10 of the electronic device, it is close to the opening of the interface 10, so as to effectively prevent water and dust. In addition, referring to Figure 3 Figure 3 A structure schematic view of another prior art connector 1' provided by the present application is shown. In this embodiment, the waterproof structure 103' is arranged around the outside of the shell 102', and is higher than the outer surface of the shell 102' by a certain distance, so as to play a role of preventing water and dust between the connector 1' and the electronic device when the connector 1' is installed in the electronic device.

[0053] ​​​With the gradual maturity of the development of electronic devices, thin and light design has become a major development trend of electronic devices to meet user needs. As can be known from the above introduction of some existing connectors, the connector 1' usually includes a shell 102', and when the connector 1' is designed to be waterproof, the waterproof structure 103' is usually arranged on the surface of the shell 102', which makes the size of the entire connector 1' larger. If the above connector 1' is used in electronic devices, it will make the miniaturization design of the entire electronic device more difficult.

[0054] The connector provided in the present application aims to solve the above problems. The connector is small in size, and when it is used in electronic devices, it occupies less space in the electronic devices, thereby facilitating the miniaturization and thin and light design of the electronic devices. In order to understand the connector provided in the embodiments of the present application, the specific arrangement modes thereof are described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0055] The terms used in the following embodiments are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to be limiting on the present application. As used in the specification and the appended claims of the present application, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include both the singular and plural forms, e.g., "one or more," unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "at least one," "one or more," as used in the following embodiments refer to one, two, or more than two. The term "and / or", used to describe the association relationship of the associated objects, means that there can be three relationships; for example, A and / or B can represent the following three cases: A exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after it.

[0056] In the present specification, the reference to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in one or more embodiments of the present application. Therefore, the statements "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in other some embodiments", "in further some embodiments" and the like appearing in different places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, but mean "one or more but not all embodiments", unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "include", "contain", "have" and their variants mean "including but not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0057] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 4A connector 1 provided in a possible embodiment of the present application comprises a body 101 and a connecting terminal 102. The body 101 can be formed by injection molding, for example, and can be made of plastic or ceramic, for example. The connecting terminal 102 can be used to contact the connecting terminal of another connector 1 to achieve signal transmission between the two connectors. The connecting terminal 102 can be made of conductive metal, such as copper, for example. In addition, the connecting terminal 102 can be embedded in the body 101, so that the body 101 can fix and limit the connecting terminal 102, thereby improving the structural stability of the connecting terminal 102.

[0058] The above description can be continued with reference to Figure 4 Generally, the connector 1 can comprise two rows of connecting terminals 102, and the arrangement direction of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 can be the same. In addition, one row of connecting terminals 102 of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 is arranged on the first face 101a of the body 101, and the other row of connecting terminals 102 is arranged on the second face 101b of the body 101, wherein the first face 101a and the second face 101b are arranged opposite to each other. Each row of connecting terminals 102 can comprise at least two connecting terminals 102 arranged side by side and spaced apart to avoid short circuit between adjacent two connecting terminals 102. In addition, the at least two connecting terminals 102 can be signal terminals, power terminals or ground terminals, for example, but are not limited to. The cross-sectional area of each connecting terminal 102 can be the same or different, which can be adjusted according to the requirements of the signal transmitted by the connecting terminal 102. It can be understood that the cross-sectional area of each connecting terminal 102 can be the same or different at different positions, which can be adjusted according to the actual application scenario.

[0059] In a possible embodiment of the present application, the number of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 can be the same, so that the two rows of connecting terminals 102 are arranged one by one, thereby effectively reducing the length of the connector 1 along the arrangement direction of each row of connecting terminals 102. In addition, the length of the two corresponding connecting terminals 102 can be the same, and the cross-sectional shape and area can also be the same, so as to be used for transmitting the same signal. In addition, the two rows of connecting terminals 102 can also be staggered to reduce the mutual influence of the signals transmitted between the connecting terminals 102.

[0060] In some other embodiments of the present application, the number of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 can also be different, which can be designed according to the specific signal transmission requirements. It can be understood that when the number of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 is different, the arrangement manner is similar to that when the number of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 is the same, which will not be described here.

[0061] In this application, to improve the structural stability of connector 1, a middle steel sheet can also be provided between the two rows of connecting terminals 102. Figure 4 (Not shown in the image), the material of the steel sheet can be, but is not limited to, a metal with high hardness such as steel, so as to provide reliable support for the entire connector 1.

[0062] You can continue to refer to Figure 4 In this application, in order to enable electrical connection between connector 1 and other connectors, connector 1 may include contact area 1a, so that the portion of each row of connecting terminals 102 located in contact area 1a may be exposed from the corresponding surface of the body 101 of connector 1, so that the connecting terminals 102 can contact other connectors.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, the connector 1 provided in this application, in addition to the above-described structure, may also include a fixing part 103. This fixing part 103 can be disposed around the body 101 and enclose the connecting terminal 102 to protect the connecting terminal 102. In one possible embodiment of this application, the material of the fixing part 103 may be, but is not limited to, insulating materials such as plastic or ceramic, to avoid short circuits between the connecting terminals 102. In other embodiments, the material of the fixing part 103 may also be a non-insulating material such as metal. In this case, an insulating layer can be provided on the surface of the fixing part 103 to reduce the risk of short circuits between the connecting terminals 102.

[0064] In one possible embodiment of this application, the fixing part 103 is made of plastic. In this case, the fixing part 103 can be formed by injection molding, thereby effectively simplifying the processing technology of the fixing part 103. In addition, the fixing part 103 can also be a one-piece molded structure, which can not only effectively improve the structural stability of the connector 1, but also provide a waterproof effect for the connector 1.

[0065] As can be seen from the above description of the connector 1 body 101 in the embodiments, in this application, the body 101 can also be formed by plastic injection molding. Therefore, in one embodiment of this application, the body 101 and the fixing part 103 can also be an integrally molded structure to simplify the processing technology of the connector 1.

[0066] You can continue to refer to Figure 4 The connector 1 provided in this application may further include a limiting portion 104, which is disposed on the side of the fixing portion 103 opposite to the contact area 1a. Furthermore, the limiting portion 104 may be disposed around the body 101 and enclose the connecting terminal 102 to protect the connecting terminal 102. Figure 4As can be seen, in this application, the cross-sectional area of ​​the limiting part 104 can be greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the fixing part 103. In this way, when the connector 1 is installed on the electronic device, the installation position of the connector 1 on the electronic device can be limited by the contact between the limiting part 104 and the housing of the electronic device.

[0067] In this application, the material of the limiting part 104 is not specifically limited. Exemplary examples include insulating materials such as plastic and ceramic, and non-insulating materials such as metal. In one possible embodiment of this application, the limiting part 104 and the fixing part 103 are made of the same material, both of which are insulating materials such as plastic and ceramic. Continuing to refer to... Figure 4 This allows the limiting part 104 and the fixing part 103 to be integrally formed plastic or ceramic structures, thereby simplifying the processing of the limiting part 104 and the fixing part 103, improving the waterproof effect of the connector 1, reducing the weight of the connector 1, and improving the integration of the connector 1, thereby improving the reliability of its structure.

[0068] Furthermore, along the arrangement direction of each row of connecting terminals 102, a fixing hole 1041 is provided on each side of the limiting portion 104, wherein the opening direction of the fixing hole 1041 may intersect with the surface of the body 101 used for setting the connecting terminals 102. In one possible embodiment, the opening direction of the fixing hole 1041 may be perpendicular to the surface of the body 101 used for setting the connecting terminals 102. In this way, a fixed connection between the connector 1 and the housing of the electronic device can be achieved by providing fasteners that pass through the fixing holes 1041.

[0069] Continue to refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments of this application, the connector 1 further includes a connecting portion 105 disposed between the fixing portion 103 and the limiting portion 104. This connecting portion 105 may also be disposed around the body 101, and its material may be, but is not limited to, insulating materials such as plastic or ceramic, or non-insulating materials such as metal. When the fixing portion 103, the connecting portion 105, and the limiting portion 104 are made of the same material, such as plastic or ceramic, they can be designed as a single integral structure. This simplifies the manufacturing process of the connector 1, improves the integration of the connector 1, and thus enhances the reliability of its structure.

[0070] Additionally, refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 4 The exploded view of connector 1 shown is illustrated. See also... Figure 4 and Figure 5In this application, the connecting portion 105 has a first groove 1051, which may be a closed annular groove surrounding the body 101. In addition, a first waterproof structure 106 is provided in the first groove 1051. The material of the first waterproof structure 106 may be, but is not limited to, silicone or rubber or other elastically deformable materials, and it may be, but is not limited to, formed in the first groove 1051 by dispensing adhesive.

[0071] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 6 Provided for an embodiment of this application Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of connector 1 at point AA is shown. Also, refer to... Figure 7 , Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of the partial structure at point B. In this embodiment, a portion of the first waterproof structure 106 can extend outside the first groove 1051 to form a protrusion higher than the surface of the connecting portion 105.

[0072] Can be referred to together Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment of the application, the first waterproof structure 106 is a closed ring structure surrounding the body 101. The height of the protrusions formed at various points above the surface of the connecting portion 105 may be the same or not completely the same. See also... Figure 6 In some embodiments of this application, the surfaces of the fixing part 103, the connecting part 105, and the limiting part 104 may be arranged in a stepped shape.

[0073] You can continue to refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, one end of the connecting terminal 102 away from the contact area 1a can extend from one end of the limiting portion 104 away from the fixing portion 103. Furthermore, a second groove 1042 can be formed at one end of the limiting portion 104 away from the fixing portion 103, and one end of the connecting terminal 102 away from the contact area 1a extends into the second groove 1042. A second waterproof structure 107 is provided within the second groove 1042, and this second waterproof structure 107 can be... Figure 5 The integrated waterproof layer shown can be fixed to the second groove 1042 by adhesive bonding. In other possible embodiments of this application, the second waterproof structure 107 can also be formed in the second groove 1042 by dispensing adhesive, and its material can be, but is not limited to, silicone. By providing the second waterproof structure 107, waterproofing of the connector 1 itself can be achieved, thereby improving the reliability of the connector 1's operation.

[0074] You can continue to refer to Figure 6One end of the connecting terminal 102 away from the contact area 1a extends through the second waterproof structure 107 to the outside of the limiting portion 104. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ends of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 away from the contact area 1a are bent in opposite directions. Specifically, the end of each row of connecting terminals 102 away from the contact area 1a can be bent away from the other row of connecting terminals 102, thus effectively reducing the length of the connector 1 along the extending direction of the connecting terminals 102.

[0075] Understandably, in Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the end faces of the bent portions formed by bending the ends of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 away from the contact area 1a in opposite directions can serve as welding surfaces 1021. These welding surfaces 1021 can intersect with the surface of the body 101. In one possible embodiment, the welding surface 1021 can be perpendicular to the surface of the body 101. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the welding surface 1021 can be used to connect to a circuit board, thus increasing the contact area between the connecting terminals 102 and the circuit board, thereby improving the reliability of the connection.

[0076] In addition to the bending method described above, the end of connector 1 facing away from contact area 1a can also be made in other possible ways. For example, see [reference needed]. Figure 8 , Figure 8 This application illustrates the bending manner of the end of the connecting terminal 1 away from the contact area 1a provided in another possible embodiment. Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, the bending directions of the ends of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 away from the contact area 1a are the same, and both are bent toward the first surface 101a of the body. The bent portions of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 are arranged in two rows along the direction away from the contact area 1a. Furthermore, the end face of the bent portion can serve as a welding surface 1021, which can be parallel to the first surface 101a. The end faces of the two rows of bent portions can be in the same plane, thereby facilitating the connection between the two rows of connecting terminals 102 and the circuit board.

[0077] It is understood that in other embodiments of this application, based on Figure 8 The connector 1 shown has a structure in which the ends of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 facing away from the contact area 1a can also be bent toward the second surface 101b of the body. In this embodiment, the specific arrangement of the bending portion can be referred to the above description. Figure 8 The embodiments shown are described in detail here.

[0078] Reference Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a top view of connector 1 provided according to one embodiment of this application. Figure 9As can be seen, in this embodiment, the connector 1 is further provided with an abutting portion 108, which can be arranged on the connecting portion 105 and can be located on the same side of the body 101 as the connecting terminal 102. For example, the abutting portion 108 can be arranged on the side of the connecting portion 105 located on the first surface 101a of the body 101. In this application, the material of the abutting portion 108 is not limited, which can be plastic or ceramic, etc. In addition, the fixing manner of the abutting portion 108 and the connecting portion 105 is not limited, for example, when the material of the abutting portion 108 is the same as that of the connecting portion 105, the abutting portion 108 and the connecting portion 105 can be integrally formed. In some possible embodiments, the abutting portion 108 can also be an independently arranged structure, which can be fixed to the connecting portion 105 by bonding or the like.

[0079] In this application, the abutting portion 108 can be a point-like or strip-like protruding structure, which can be arranged on the side of the first waterproof structure 106 facing the contact area 1a. In addition, the abutting portion 108 can be a plurality of abutting portions 108, which can be arranged on the same side of the first waterproof structure 106, or in the extension direction of the connecting terminal 102, the plurality of abutting portions 108 can be arranged on both sides of the first waterproof structure 106.

[0080] In addition to being arranged on the side of the connecting portion 105 located on the first surface 101a of the body 101, the abutting portion 108 can also be arranged on the side of the connecting portion 105 located on the second surface 101b of the body 101; or the abutting portion 108 can also be arranged on both sides of the connecting portion 105. The specific arrangement of the abutting portion 108 can refer to the above embodiments, which will not be described here.

[0081] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the connector 1 provided by the application can be arranged on an electronic device for charging and data transmission of the electronic device. When arranging the connector 1 on the electronic device, the connector 1 can be first arranged on the connector slot 201 of the electronic device, and then the other connector can be arranged in the connector slot 201 and electrically connected with the connecting terminal 102, so as to realize signal transmission between the two connectors. Figure 10 , FIG. 10 is a structural schematic view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the application. In order to facilitate the description of the assembly relationship between the connector 1 and the electronic device, only the partial structure of the shell 2 of the electronic device is shown in Figure 10 . The shell 2 of the electronic device includes a connector slot 201, which can be used as an interface of the electronic device and can accommodate the part of the connecting terminal 102 of the connector 1 of any of the above embodiments located on the contact area 1a. Other connectors can be arranged in the connector slot 201 and electrically connected with the connecting terminal 102, so as to realize signal transmission between the two connectors.

[0082] In addition, the connector slot 201 has a mounting portion 2011 inside the casing 2, and the mounting portion 2011 is provided with a mounting hole 20111, which is a through hole and is in communication with the connector slot 201.

[0083] Referring to Figure 11 , Figure 11 FIG. 1 shows a structure diagram of the connector 1 assembled with the casing 2 of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in the figure, the connector 1 is provided with a connecting portion 105, a contact area 1a and a limiting portion 104. Figure 11 As can be seen, when the connector 1 is mounted on the casing 2, the connector 1 can pass through the mounting hole 20111 from the inside of the casing 2 and extend into the connector slot 201. In this case, the contact area 1a of the connector 1 is located in the connector slot 201, and the connecting portion 105 is located in the mounting hole 20111. In addition, the limiting portion 104 is located on the side of the mounting hole 20111 away from the connector slot 201. Since the connector 1 provided by the present application does not have a shell, the limiting portion 104 can directly contact the mounting portion 2011 to limit the length of the connector 1 extending into the connector slot 201, so as to realize the insertion of the connector 1 in place.

[0084] As can be seen from the above embodiment of the specific structure of the connecting portion 105 of the connector 1, the first waterproof structure 106 is arranged on the connecting portion 105, and the first waterproof structure 106 has a portion protruding from the surface of the connecting portion 105. It can be continued to refer to Figure 11 After the connector 1 is mounted on the casing 2 of the electronic device, since the connecting portion 105 is located in the mounting hole 20111, the first waterproof structure 106 can abut against the hole wall of the mounting hole 20111. In addition, the first waterproof structure 106 can be formed of a material that can be elastically deformed, so that by reasonably designing the height of the portion of the first waterproof structure 106 protruding from the surface of the connecting portion 105, the first waterproof structure 106 can be elastically deformed under the extrusion of the connecting portion 105 and the hole wall of the mounting hole 20111, thereby forming a reliable waterproof sealing effect between the connecting portion 105 and the hole wall of the mounting hole 20111.

[0085] In addition, since the abutting portion 108 can be arranged on the connecting portion 105 of the connector 1 as shown in Figure 9 , when the connector 1 is mounted on the casing 2, the abutting portion 108 can abut against the hole wall of the mounting hole 20111 of the mounting portion 2011, thereby reducing the installation gap between the connector 1 and the mounting hole 20111, reducing the shaking of the connector 1, and improving the connection reliability of the connector 1 and the casing 2.

[0086] In this application, after assembling the connector 1 with the housing 2 of the electronic device, to prevent the connector 1 from detaching from the housing 2, the connector 1 is typically fixed to the housing 2. In specific implementations, refer to... Figure 12 , Figure 12 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector 1 and the housing 2 of the electronic device after assembly, according to a possible embodiment of this application. Figure 12 correspond Figure 11 In this embodiment, the connector 1 can be locked to the housing 2 of the electronic device by fasteners that pass through the fixing holes 1042 on both sides of the connector 1, so as to achieve a fixed connection between the connector 1 and the housing 2 of the electronic device.

[0087] Additionally, you can continue to refer to Figure 12 In this application, the electronic device may also include a stop element ( Figure 12 (Not shown in the image), the stop member is provided on the side of the limiting portion 104 of the connector 1 facing away from the mounting portion 2011, and the stop member can apply force to the limiting portion 104 in the direction toward the mounting portion 2011 ( Figure 12 The force (in the direction indicated by the middle arrow) is applied to press the limiting part 104 against the mounting part 2011, thereby achieving a reliable connection between the connector 1 and the housing 2.

[0088] The connector 1 provided in this application, since it does not have a housing or other structure, can effectively reduce its size. In this application, the length of the connector 1 refers to its maximum dimension along the extension direction of the connecting terminals, and the height of the connector 1 refers to its maximum dimension along the surface perpendicular to the body. In this application, the length of the connector 1 can reach 7.0mm-10.5mm. Furthermore, the height of the connector 1 can reach 2.5mm-3.5mm. For example,... Figure 11 As shown, the length L1 of the connector 1 provided in this application can be 7.59 mm, which is consistent with... Figure 3 Compared to the prior art connector 1 shown, the length L′ (9.8 mm) is shortened by 2.21 mm. Furthermore, this application... Figure 11 The height H1 of the provided connector 1 can be 3.0mm, which is consistent with... Figure 3 Compared to the existing connector 1 shown, the height H′ (4.36 mm) is shortened by 1.36 mm. For example... Figure 8 The connector 1 shown has a length L2 of 9.8 mm, which is consistent with... Figure 3 The length L′ (9.8 mm) of the connector 1 shown in the prior art is equal to that of the connector in this application. Furthermore, this application... Figure 8 The height H2 of the provided connector 1 can be 3.0mm, which is consistent with... Figure 3The length H' (4.36 mm) of the prior art connector 1 shown is shortened by 1.36 mm. Therefore, when the connector 1 is applied to an electronic device, the space occupied by the connector 1 in the casing 2 of the electronic device can be smaller, so as to facilitate the miniaturization design of the electronic device. In addition, since the connector 1 occupies less space, more functional modules can be arranged in the electronic device, so as to facilitate the functional diversification design of the electronic device, thereby meeting the use requirements of more consumers and expanding the application range of the electronic device.

[0089] In the present application, in addition to the implementation manner that the first waterproof structure 106 is formed in the first groove 1051 of the connecting portion 105 by the dispensing method mentioned in the above embodiments, the first waterproof structure 106 can also be a separate structure. For example, the first waterproof structure 106 is an elastic waterproof rubber ring, and the material of the waterproof rubber ring can be but is not limited to rubber. For details, refer to Figure 13 , Figure 13 The structural schematic diagram of the connector 1 provided for another possible embodiment of the present application is shown. In this embodiment, the first waterproof structure 106 is a waterproof rubber ring, and the cross-sectional shape of the waterproof rubber ring can be but is not limited to a regular shape such as a circle, a rectangle or a triangle, or can be another possible irregular shape. In addition, for details, refer to Figure 14 , Figure 14 The structural schematic diagram of the connector 1 provided for another possible embodiment of the present application is shown. In this embodiment, the first waterproof structure 106 is a waterproof rubber ring, and the cross-sectional shape of the waterproof rubber ring can be but is not limited to a regular shape such as a circle, a rectangle or a triangle, or can be another possible irregular shape. In addition, for details, refer to Figure 13 The enlarged view of the partial structure at D in

[0090] Figure 13 The other structures of the connector 1 of the embodiment shown can be set according to the above embodiments, and details are not described herein. In addition, for details, refer to Figure 15 , Figure 15 The structural schematic diagram of the connector 1 shown in Figure 13 and the casing of the electronic device after assembly is shown. When the connector 1 shown in Figure 13 is installed in the electronic device, the first waterproof structure 106 of the connector 1 abuts against the hole wall of the mounting hole 20111 of the mounting portion 2011 of the connector slot 201, so as to form a reliable waterproof sealing effect between the connecting portion 105 and the hole wall of the mounting hole 20111. In addition, the positional relationship and connection manner between the connector 1 and the casing 2 of the electronic device can be referred to the above embodiments, and details are not described herein.

[0091] For details, refer to Figure 16 , Figure 16This is a schematic diagram of the connector 1 provided in another embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the first waterproof structure 106 can be formed at the stepped surface between the fixing part 103 and the connecting part 105, that is, a portion of the first waterproof structure 106 is located on the surface of the fixing part 103, and another portion is located on the surface of the connecting part 105. In addition, similar to the above embodiment, the first waterproof structure 106 also has a portion that protrudes above the surface of the connecting part 105.

[0092] You can continue to refer to Figure 16 In this embodiment, the bending directions of the ends of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 that are away from the contact area 1a can be the same. Furthermore, in Figure 16 In the illustrated embodiment, the bent portions formed by bending the ends of the two rows of connecting terminals 102 away from the contact area 1a are arranged side by side. Additionally, the end face of the bent portion of the connecting terminal 102 can also serve as a welding surface 1021, which can be parallel to the surface of the body 101. This effectively increases the contact area between the connecting terminal and the circuit board, facilitating welding between the two.

[0093] Understandable Figure 16 Other structures of connector 1 in the illustrated embodiment can be configured with reference to the above embodiment, and will not be described in detail here. Additionally, please refer to... Figure 17 , Figure 17 Showing Figure 16 The schematic diagram shown illustrates the structure of connector 1 assembled with the electronic device housing. Figure 16 When the connector 1 shown is installed in an electronic device, the positional relationship and connection relationship between the connector 1 and the housing 2 of the electronic device can be referred to the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0094] By employing the connector 1 provided in this application, the volume of the connector 1 can be effectively reduced because it does not have a housing or other structure. Therefore, when this connector 11 is applied to an electronic device, it occupies less space within the device's housing 2, which is beneficial for miniaturizing the electronic device. Furthermore, because the connector 1 occupies less space, more functional modules can be incorporated into the electronic device, facilitating a more diverse functional design and meeting the usage requirements of a wider range of consumers, thus expanding the applicability of the electronic device.

[0095] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes a housing (2) and a connector, the connector comprising a body (101), a connecting terminal (102), a fixing part (103), a limiting part (104), and a connecting part (105), wherein: The connecting terminal (102) is embedded in the body (101), the connector has a contact area (1a), and a portion of the connecting terminal (102) located in the contact area (1a) is exposed from the surface of the body (101); The fixing part (103) is provided around the body (101) and covers the connecting terminal (102). The limiting part (104) is disposed on the side of the fixing part (103) away from the contact area (1a), the limiting part (104) is disposed around the body (101), and the limiting part (104) wraps around the connecting terminal (102). The connecting part (105) is disposed between the fixing part (103) and the limiting part (104). The connecting part (105) is disposed around the body (101). The connecting part (105) is provided with a first waterproof structure (106). A portion of the first waterproof structure (106) is higher than the surface of the connecting part (105). The limiting part (104) has a second groove (1042) at one end opposite to the fixing part (103), and a second waterproof structure (107) is provided in the second groove (1042); the second waterproof structure (107) is an integral waterproof layer; The housing (2) includes a connector slot (201), the connector slot (201) has a mounting portion (2011) located inside the housing (2), the mounting portion (2011) has a mounting hole (20111), the mounting hole (20111) is a through hole, and the mounting hole (20111) communicates with the connector slot (201); The contact area (1a) of the connector is located in the connector slot (201), the connecting part (105) is located in the mounting hole (20111), and the first waterproof structure (106) abuts against the wall of the mounting hole (20111). The cross-sectional area of ​​the limiting part (104) is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the fixing part (103); the limiting part (104) is in direct contact with the mounting part (2011); The connector is not provided with a housing, and the limiting part (104) is fixed to the housing (2).

2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part (105) is provided with a first groove (1051), which is an annular groove surrounding the body (101); the first waterproof structure (106) is provided in the first groove (1051).

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the first waterproof structure (106) is located on the surface of the connecting portion (105), and another portion is located on the surface of the fixing portion (103).

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The first waterproof structure (106) is formed by dispensing adhesive; or, the first waterproof structure (106) is an independently set waterproof rubber ring.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, One end of the connecting terminal (102) away from the contact area (1a) passes through the second waterproof structure (107) and extends to the outside of the limiting part (104).

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The connecting terminals (102) are arranged in two rows, and the two rows of connecting terminals (102) are arranged in the same direction; the body (101) includes a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other, wherein one row of connecting terminals (102) is arranged on the first side, and the other row of connecting terminals (102) is arranged on the second side.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The end of each row of connecting terminals (102) away from the contact area (1a) is bent away from the other row of connecting terminals (102); or, the ends of both rows of connecting terminals (102) away from the contact area (1a) are bent in the same direction.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, Along the arrangement direction of each row of the connecting terminals (102), a fixing hole (1041) is provided on each side of the limiting part (104), and the opening direction of the fixing hole (1041) intersects with the surface of the body (101) used to set the connecting terminals (102).

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a support portion (108), which is a protruding structure provided on the connecting portion, and the support portion (108) and the connecting terminal (102) are located on the same side of the body (101).

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The maximum dimension of the electronic device along the extension direction of the connection terminal (102) is 7.0mm-10.5mm; and / or, the maximum dimension of the electronic device along the surface perpendicular to the body (101) is 2.5mm-3.5mm.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The connector further includes a retaining part (108), which is a protruding structure provided on the connecting part, and the retaining part (108) abuts against the wall of the mounting hole (20111).

12. The electronic device as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The abutment (108) and the connection terminal (102) are located on the same side of the body (101).

13. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a stop member disposed on the side of the limiting portion away from the mounting portion, and the stop member presses the limiting portion (104) against the mounting portion (2011).

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