Electrical connector

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electrical connector. The electrical connector includes a mounting seat, a first connector and a driving mechanism. The first connector is arranged on the mounting seat, and includes: a connector housing, including an opening portion and a receiving cavity connected to the opening portion; a contact for realizing electrical connection on a contact plane of the opening portion; a contact support device for moving under the drive of a driving mechanism; and a driving mechanism for driving the contact support device to move between at least a first position and a second position; the contact support device is configured so that when the contact is in the first position, the contact is located in the receiving cavity or in the opening portion, and when the contact support device is in the second position, the contact is located in the electrical contact plane of the opening portion. The present disclosure can effectively prevent the contacts from being exposed to the external environment and being worn, thereby ensuring the electrical connection effect and service life.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to electrical connectors for electronic devices and, in particular, to electrical connectors. Background Art

[0002] Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of a conventional electrical connector 100 is shown. The electrical connector 100 is, for example, a lightning interface electrical connector. The electrical connector 100 includes a plug 102. The plug 102 is provided with a plurality of contacts 104. When the plug 102 is inserted into a lightning interface slot, electrical energy and / or data can be transmitted between the plurality of contacts 104 and the lightning interface slot. Since the plurality of contacts 104 are usually exposed to the outside, they are easily worn, resulting in poor contact with the connection object (e.g., the slot), thereby affecting the effect of electrical energy transmission and / or data transmission.

[0003] In summary, the contacts of conventional electrical connectors are easily worn, resulting in poor contact and affecting the effect of power transmission and / or data transmission. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present disclosure provides an electrical connector, which can effectively prevent contacts from being exposed to the external environment and being worn, thereby ensuring the effect and service life of power transmission and / or data transmission.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an electrical connector, comprising: a mounting seat; a first connector, arranged on the mounting seat, comprising: a connector housing, comprising an opening portion and a receiving cavity connected to the opening portion; a contact, for realizing electrical connection on a contact plane of the opening portion; a contact support device, for moving under the drive of a driving mechanism; and a driving mechanism, for driving the contact support device to move between at least a first position and a second position; the contact support device is configured so that when the contact is in the first position, the contact is located in the receiving cavity or in the opening portion, and when the contact support device is in the second position, the contact is located in the electrical contact plane of the opening portion.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first connector also includes: an elastic membrane, a contact is provided on the surface of the elastic membrane, the elastic membrane is configured to rebound into the opening when not supported by the contact support device, and the elastic membrane is elastically deformed when supported by the contact support device in the second position so that the contact is in the electrical contact plane of the opening.

[0007] In some embodiments, contacts are disposed on the contact support device, and when the contact support device is at the second position, the contacts are exposed to the opening and are located in an electrical contact plane of the opening.

[0008] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism includes: a control component for controlling the driving component; and a driving component disposed in the mounting seat for driving the contact support device to move in response to control of the control component.

[0009] In some embodiments, the driving assembly includes an electromagnetic device that generates a magnetic field for driving the contact supporting device to move in response to a control signal of the control assembly.

[0010] In some embodiments, the driving component also includes: a spring, one end of the spring abuts against the electromagnetic device, and the other end of the spring abuts against an abutting portion; a magnetic object, fixed in the mounting seat and arranged opposite to the electromagnetic device; wherein the control component is configured to: generate a first control signal to control the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field, so that the electromagnetic device and the magnetic object attract each other, so that the compressed spring drives the contact support device to reach one of the first position and the second position; and generate a second control signal to control the electromagnetic device not to generate a magnetic field, so that the compressed spring stretches, so as to drive the contact support device to reach the other of the first position and the second position.

[0011] In some embodiments, a first guide hole is provided in the magnetic object, and a spring passes through the first guide hole so as to abut against the abutting portion; the driving assembly also includes: a guide rod, the guide rod is passed through the spring, one end of the guide rod is fixed to the abutting portion, and the other end of the guide rod extends to the second guide hole of the electromagnetic device; the electromagnetic device is provided with a second guide hole, and the second guide hole accommodates a part of the guide rod so that the electromagnetic device moves along the guide rod.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control component is configured to: generate a third control signal to control the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field for attracting a magnetic object so as to drive the contact support device to reach one of a first position and a second position, wherein the magnetic object is fixed in a mounting seat and arranged relative to the electromagnetic device; and generate a fourth control signal to control the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field for repelling the magnetic object so as to drive the contact support device to reach the other of the first position and the second position.

[0013] In some embodiments, the control component includes: a sensor, disposed on a mounting base, for detecting position data of the electrical connector and a connection object; a processing unit, for determining whether the position data detected by the sensor meets predetermined conditions, and generating a corresponding control signal in response to determining that the position data meets the predetermined conditions.

[0014] In some embodiments, the electrical connector further includes: a second connector electrically connected to the first connector, the second connector being used to receive electrical energy from an external device so as to transmit electrical energy to at least one of the following: the first connector, a control component, and an electromagnetic device.

[0015] In some embodiments, the contact supporting device includes: a first carrier component, a contact is arranged on the first surface of the first carrier component, and an engaging portion is arranged on the second surface of the first carrier component; and a second carrier component, a contact is arranged on the first surface of the second carrier component, and an engaging portion is arranged on the second surface of the second carrier component, and the second surface of the first carrier component is arranged opposite to the second surface of the second carrier component; the control component includes: a turntable, which drives the first gear to rotate through a rotating shaft; the driving component includes: a first gear, which is respectively engaged with the second gear and the engaging portion of the first carrier component; and a second gear, which is respectively engaged with the first gear and the engaging portion of the second carrier component.

[0016] In some embodiments, a first through hole is provided on the mounting seat, and the rotating shaft extends through the first through hole to the outside of the mounting seat so as to be connected to the turntable; or a second through hole is provided on the mounting seat, and the rotating shaft is provided inside the mounting seat, and a part of the turntable extends through the second through hole to the outside of the mounting seat.

[0017] In some embodiments, the connector housing includes: a first shell plate, a second shell plate, which is arranged opposite to the first shell plate so as to jointly define a accommodating cavity; the drive assembly also includes: a first limiting guide component, which is arranged in the accommodating cavity, close to the first shell plate, so as to define a first gap with the first shell plate, and a second limiting guide component, which is arranged in the accommodating cavity, close to the second shell plate, so as to define a second gap with the second shell plate; the first carrier assembly passes through the first gap, and the second carrier assembly passes through the second gap.

[0018] In some embodiments, the control component includes: a first button, which is arranged on the mounting seat; the first button includes: a first pressing portion, which is arranged on the outside of the mounting seat so as to receive external pressure; and a first wedge portion, which is arranged on the inside of the mounting seat, and the first wedge surface of the first wedge portion is aligned with the second wedge surface of the second wedge portion of the driving component; the driving component includes: a second wedge portion, which is arranged on the extension portion of the contact support device, and the extension portion extends to the inside of the mounting seat through the accommodating cavity, and the second wedge surface receives the squeezing of the first wedge surface to slide relative to the first wedge surface so as to drive the contact support device to move to the second position.

[0019] In some embodiments, the control component also includes: a second button, which is arranged on the mounting seat, and the second button includes: a second pressing portion, which is arranged on the outside of the mounting seat and is used to receive external pressure; and a third wedge portion, which is arranged on the inside of the mounting seat, and the third wedge surface of the third wedge portion is aligned with the fourth wedge surface of the fourth wedge portion of the driving component; the driving component also includes: a fourth wedge portion, which is arranged on the extension portion of the contact support device, and the extension portion extends to the inside of the mounting seat through the accommodating cavity, and the fourth wedge surface of the fourth wedge portion receives the squeezing of the third wedge surface to slide relative to the third wedge surface, so as to drive the contact support device to move to the first position.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second button includes: a beam portion, the second pressing portion includes a surface of the beam portion; two arms, respectively arranged at both ends of the beam portion and extending toward the interior of the mounting seat, and the third wedge portion includes wedge portions respectively arranged at the ends of the two arms.

[0021] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of a conventional electrical connector is shown.

[0023] Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of an electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0024] Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram of an electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0025] Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Y-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0026] Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Z-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0027] Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Z-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0028] Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Y-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0029] Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Z-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0030] Fig. 9 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Y-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0031] Fig.10 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Y-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0032] Fig.11 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Z-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0033] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a second button of an electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0034] Fig.13 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Y-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0035] Fig.14 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Y-axis direction of the electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0036] In the various drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals represent the same or corresponding parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the present disclosure more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0038] As used herein, the term "including" and its variations mean open inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to". Unless otherwise stated, the term "or" means "and / or". The term "based on" means "based at least in part on". The terms "an example embodiment" and "an embodiment" mean "at least one example embodiment". The term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment". The terms "first", "second", etc. may refer to different or the same objects.

[0039] As mentioned above, in a conventional electrical connector, a plurality of contacts are usually exposed to the outside and are therefore easily worn, thereby causing poor contact with the connection object, affecting the effect of power transmission and / or data transmission.

[0040] In order to at least partially solve one or more of the above problems and other potential problems, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure proposes an electrical connector solution. In the disclosed solution, the connector housing of the first connector includes an opening portion and a receiving cavity connected to the opening portion; a contact, which is used to realize electrical connection on the contact plane of the opening portion; a contact support device, which is used to move under the drive of a driving mechanism; the driving mechanism drives the contact support device to move between at least a first position and a second position; the contact support device is configured so that when the contact is in the first position, the contact is located in the receiving cavity or the opening portion, and when the contact support device is in the second position, the contact is located in the electrical contact plane of the opening portion. By moving the contact support device, the contact can be located in the receiving cavity or the opening portion, thereby protecting the contact and preventing the contact from being exposed to the external environment and being worn, thereby ensuring the effect and service life of power transmission and / or data transmission.

[0041] Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of an electrical connector 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the contact supporting device is at a first position. Figure 3 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a portion of an electrical connector 200 of an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the contact support device is at a second position. The electrical connector 200 includes a mounting seat 202, a first plug 204, and a drive mechanism ( Figure 2 , Figure 3 20). The first connector 204 is disposed on the mounting base 202. The first connector 204 includes a connector housing 206, a contact 210 and a contact support device 208. The connector housing 206 includes an opening 214 and a receiving cavity 216 connected to the opening 214. The contact 210 is used to achieve electrical connection on the contact plane of the opening. The contact support device 208 is used to move under the drive of a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is used to drive the contact support device 208 to move between at least a first position and a second position. The contact support device 208 is configured so that the contact 210 is located in the receiving cavity 216 or in the opening 214 when it is in the first position, and so that the contact 210 is located in the electrical contact plane of the opening 214 when the contact support device 208 is in the second position. It should be understood that when the contact 210 is located in the accommodating cavity 216 or the opening 214, it is in a protected state; when the contact 210 is in the electrical contact plane of the opening 214, when the electrical connector 200 is docked with the socket, it can be electrically connected to the socket.

[0042] In some embodiments, the contact support device 208 is provided with a contact 210 for electrical contact. The driving mechanism is used to drive the contact support device 208 to move between at least a first position and a second position, so that when the contact support device 208 is in the first position, the contact 210 is located in the accommodating cavity 216 (e.g., Figure 2), and when the contact support device 208 is in the second position, the contact 210 is exposed to the opening 214 (as shown in FIG. Figure 3 For ease of explanation, Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 , wherein the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are shown, wherein the X-axis represents, for example, a direction along the length of the electrical connector 200, the Y-axis represents, for example, a direction along the width of the electrical connector 200, and the Z-axis represents, for example, a direction along the height of the electrical connector 200. It should be understood that driving the contact support device 208 to move along the positive direction of the X-axis can cause the contact support device 208 to reach the second position; driving the contact support device 208 to move along the negative direction of the X-axis can cause the contact support device 208 to reach the first position.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first connector further comprises an elastic membrane, a contact is disposed on a surface of the elastic membrane, the elastic membrane is configured to rebound into the opening when not supported by the contact support device, and the elastic membrane is elastically deformed when supported by the contact support device in the second position, so that the contact is in the electrical contact plane of the opening. For example, when the contact support device is in the first position, the elastic membrane is not supported by the contact support device. Fig.13 , Fig.14 A detailed description is given and no further elaboration is given here.

[0044] It should be understood that the connector housing 206 includes a first shell plate 222, a second shell plate 224, a first side wall 218, a second side wall 226, and a front side wall 220. The first shell plate 222, the second shell plate 224, the first side wall 218, and the second side wall 226 together define a receiving cavity 216; the first side wall 218, the second side wall 226, and the front side wall 220 together define an opening 214.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first connector 204 is, for example, a lightning interface connector. The contact support device 208 includes an insulating carrier 212 and a plurality of contacts 210 embedded in the insulating carrier 212. Eight contacts 210 are disposed on each of the two surfaces of the insulating carrier 212. At least a portion of the insulating carrier 212 extends to the interior of the mounting seat 202 via the accommodating cavity 216 so as to be driven by a driving mechanism disposed inside the mounting seat 202. Wires electrically connected to the plurality of contacts 210 are disposed in the insulating carrier 212. The first connector 204 may also be a connector of other similar specifications, which are not listed here one by one.

[0046] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism includes a control component and a driving component. The control component is used to control the driving component. The driving component is disposed in the mounting seat 202, and is used to drive the contact support device to move in response to the control of the control component. The control component, for example, includes a sensor 228 and a processing unit. The sensor 228 is disposed on the mounting seat 202, and is used to detect the position data of the electrical connector 200 and the connection object (for example, the slot corresponding to the first connector). The processing unit is used to determine whether the position data detected by the sensor meets a predetermined condition, and in response to determining that the position data meets the predetermined condition, generates a corresponding control signal. The following will be combined with Figure 4 A detailed description is given and no further elaboration is given here.

[0047] According to the above solution, if it is not necessary to connect to the connection object through the contact 210 for power or data transmission, the contact support device 208 can be driven to move to the first position by the driving mechanism so that the contact 210 is in the accommodating cavity 216, so as to hide the contact 210, and the contact 210 is well protected by the plug housing 206, thereby preventing the contact 210 from being worn in the external environment. In this way, the effect of power transmission and / or data transmission can be guaranteed, and the service life of the electrical connector can be guaranteed.

[0048] If it is necessary to connect with the connection object through the contact 210 to transmit power or data, the contact support device 208 can be driven to move to the second position by the driving mechanism so that the contact 210 is exposed to the opening 214. Thus, the first connector 204 forms a complete target connector. At this time, the first connector 204 is inserted into the slot to transmit power and / or data with the electrical connection device in the slot.

[0049] In the above scheme, by virtue of the retractable characteristic of the contact support device relative to the plug housing, the contacts for electrical contact are protected by the accommodating cavity of the plug housing, which can effectively prevent the contacts for electrical contact from being exposed to the external environment and being worn, thereby avoiding poor contact, ensuring the effect of power transmission and / or data transmission and the service life of the electrical connector.

[0050] Figure 4 The schematic cross-sectional view of a part of the electrical connector 400 along the Y-axis direction of the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The electrical connector 400 includes a mounting seat 402, a first plug 404, a wire 444, a second plug 442 and a driving mechanism. The first plug 404 is arranged on the mounting seat 402. The first plug 404 includes a plug housing 406 and a contact support device 408. The plug housing 406 includes an opening 414 and a receiving cavity 416 connected to the opening 414. The contact support device 408 is provided with contacts ( Figure 4The driving mechanism drives the contact support device 408 to move between at least a first position and a second position, so that when the contact support device 408 is at the first position, the contact is located in the accommodation cavity 416, and when the contact support device 408 is at the second position, the contact is exposed to the opening 414. The second connector 442 is electrically connected to the first connector 404.

[0051] The driving mechanism includes a control component and a driving component. The control component is used to control the driving component. The driving component is arranged in the mounting seat 402 and is used to drive the contact support device to move in response to the control of the control component.

[0052] In some embodiments, the driving assembly includes an electromagnetic device 422, a spring 424, and a magnetic object 426. The electromagnetic device 422 generates a magnetic field for driving the contact support device 408 to move in response to a control signal of the control assembly. One end of the spring 424 abuts against the electromagnetic device 422, and the other end of the spring 424 abuts against a abutment portion 428. The magnetic object 426 is fixed in the mounting seat 402 and is arranged opposite to the electromagnetic device 422.

[0053] like Figure 4 As shown, the contact support device 408 includes an extension portion 432, which extends to the inside of the mounting seat 402 via the accommodating cavity 416, and the end of the extension portion 432 is fixed to a side of the electromagnetic device 422 close to the plug housing 406. The spring 424 and the magnetic object 426 are both arranged on a side away from the plug housing 406 compared to the electromagnetic device 422. One end of the spring 424 abuts against a side of the electromagnetic device 422 away from the plug housing 406, and the abutting portion 428 abutted by the other end of the spring 424 is arranged on the inner surface of the shell wall of the mounting seat 402 away from the plug housing 406. The electromagnetic device 422 is, for example, an electromagnet. When the electromagnetic device 422 is powered on, it generates a magnetic field so as to attract the magnetic object 426. When the electromagnetic device 422 is powered off, the magnetic field disappears, and the attraction between the electromagnetic device 422 and the magnetic object 426 disappears.

[0054] In some embodiments, the control component is configured to: generate a first control signal to control the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field so that the electromagnetic device and the magnetic object are attracted to each other so that the compressed spring drives the contact support device to reach one of the first position and the second position; and generate a second control signal to control the electromagnetic device not to generate a magnetic field so that the compressed spring stretches so as to drive the contact support device to reach the other of the first position and the second position.

[0055] In some embodiments, the control component includes, for example, a sensor 420 and a processing unit ( Figure 4The sensor 420 is disposed on the mounting base 402 and is used to detect position data of the electrical connector 400 and the connection object 440. The processing unit is used to determine whether the position data detected by the sensor 420 meets a predetermined condition, and generate a corresponding control signal in response to determining that the position data meets the predetermined condition.

[0056] The processing unit may be, for example but not limited to, a dedicated processing unit such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and a general processing unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit).

[0057] The sensor 420 may be, for example, a distance sensor for detecting distance data between the electrical connector 400 and the connection object 440. The processing unit determines whether the position data detected by the sensor 420 meets a predetermined condition based on the distance data detected by the sensor 420.

[0058] For example, the processing unit determines whether the distance data detected by the sensor 420 is less than a predetermined distance threshold. If the distance data is greater than or equal to the predetermined distance threshold, the processing unit determines that the position data detected by the sensor 420 meets the first predetermined condition, and then generates a first control signal to control the electromagnetic device 422 to generate a magnetic field. That is, when the position data meets the first predetermined condition, it indicates that the distance between the electrical connector 400 and the connection object 440 is far and not in a close state. At this time, there is no need for the electrical connector 400 and the connection object 440 to be connected (for example, to transmit power and / or data). Then the processing unit controls the electromagnetic device 422 to generate a magnetic field so that the electromagnetic device 422 and the magnetic object 426 attract each other. Then, the electromagnetic device 422 squeezes the spring 424 so that the spring 424 is compressed, and the electromagnetic device 422 moves in a direction away from the plug housing 406, so as to drive the contact support device 408 to reach the first position, so that the contact is located in the accommodating cavity 416. In order to compress the spring 424 against the elasticity of the spring 424 , an electromagnetic device 422 that generates a stronger magnetic field may be selected so as to form a stronger attraction force with the magnetic object 426 .

[0059] If the distance data is less than the predetermined distance threshold, the processing unit determines that the position data detected by the sensor 420 meets the second predetermined condition, and then generates a second control signal to control the electromagnetic device 422 not to generate a magnetic field. That is, when the position data meets the second predetermined condition, it indicates that the distance between the electrical connector 400 and the connection object 440 is close enough, and at this time, there is a need for the electrical connector 400 and the connection object 440 to be connected. Then the processing unit controls the electromagnetic device 422 not to generate a magnetic field, so that no attraction is generated between the electromagnetic device 422 and the magnetic object 426. Then, the compressed spring 424 stretches to drive the electromagnetic device 422 and the contact support device 408 to move toward the direction of the connector housing 406, so that the contact support device 408 reaches the second position, so that the contact is exposed to the opening 414.

[0060] In the above scheme, the sensor and the processing unit determine whether the position data between the electrical connector and the connection object meets the predetermined conditions, thereby determining whether there is a need for connection between the electrical connector and the connection object, and the corresponding movement of the contact support device can be automatically controlled to provide convenience for the user.

[0061] In addition, in the above scheme, by means of the corresponding arrangement of the electromagnetic device, the magnetic object and the spring, the internal space of the mounting seat can be reasonably utilized and easy to control, thus providing convenience for driving the contact support device to move.

[0062] In some embodiments, a first guide hole 434 is provided in the magnetic object 426, and the spring 424 passes through the first guide hole 434 so as to abut against the abutment portion 428. The drive assembly further includes a guide rod 436, which passes through the spring 424, one end of the guide rod 436 is fixed to the abutment portion 428, and the other end of the guide rod 436 extends to the second guide hole ( Figure 4 (not shown in the figure). The electromagnetic device 422 is provided with a second guide hole, and the second guide hole accommodates a part of the guide rod 436 so that the electromagnetic device 422 moves along the guide rod 436. In the above scheme, on the one hand, by means of the first guide hole 434 of the magnetic object 426, a part of the spring 424 can be accommodated, so as to save space and help reduce the size of the mounting seat 402. On the other hand, by means of the guide rod 436 and the second guide hole, space can be saved and the moving process of the contact support device can be ensured to be stable and the moving direction can be accurate.

[0063] In some embodiments, the second connector 442 is used to receive electrical energy from an external device so as to transmit electrical energy to at least one of the first connector 404, the control component, and the electromagnetic device 422. The second connector 442 is connected to the mounting base 402, for example, through a wire 444, and a wire is provided in the wire 444 so that the second connector 442 is electrically connected to the first connector 404, the control component, and the electromagnetic device 422. When the second connector 442 is connected to an external device (for example, including but not limited to a computer host, a power bank, and a power adapter), it can receive electrical energy from the outside and provide it to the control component and the electromagnetic device 422 so that the control component and the electromagnetic device 422 can work. Further, when the first connector 404 is connected to the connection object 440, the electrical energy and / or data transmission between the connection object 440 and the external device can be realized through the electrical connector 400. In the above scheme, the control component and the electromagnetic device can be driven to work by the electrical energy of the external device through the second connector 442.

[0064] In some embodiments, an energy storage unit (for example, including but not limited to a battery) is disposed in the mounting base to provide electrical energy for the control component and the electromagnetic device.

[0065] It should be understood that in some embodiments, the spring and the magnetic object are both arranged on a side closer to the connector housing than the electromagnetic device. Thus, when the electromagnetic device generates a magnetic field, the electromagnetic device and the magnetic object attract each other, so that the compressed spring drives the contact support device to the second position, thereby exposing the contact to the opening; when the electromagnetic device does not generate a magnetic field, the compressed spring stretches, so as to drive the contact support device to the first position, thereby placing the contact in the accommodating cavity.

[0066] Figure 5 The schematic cross-sectional view of a part of the electrical connector 500 of the embodiment of the present disclosure along the Z-axis direction is shown. The electrical connector 500 includes a mounting seat 502, a first plug connector 504, and a driving mechanism. The first plug connector 504 is disposed on the mounting seat 502. The first plug connector 504 includes a plug connector housing 506 and a contact support device 508. The plug connector housing 506 includes an opening 514 and a receiving cavity ( Figure 5 The contact support device 508 is provided with a contact 510 for electrical contact. The driving mechanism drives the contact support device 508 to move at least between a first position and a second position, so that when the contact support device 508 is at the first position, the contact 510 is located in the accommodation cavity, and when the contact support device 508 is at the second position, the contact 510 is exposed to the opening 514.

[0067] The driving mechanism includes an electromagnetic device 522, a magnetic object 526, and a guide shaft 536. The magnetic object 526 is fixed in the mounting seat 502 and arranged opposite to the electromagnetic device 522. The extension portion 532 of the contact support device 508 extends to the inside of the mounting seat 502 through the accommodating cavity, and the end of the extension portion 532 is fixed to a side of the electromagnetic device 522 close to the plug housing 506. One end of the guide shaft 536 is fixed to a side of the magnetic object 526 close to the plug housing 506, and the other end of the guide shaft 536 extends to a second guide hole (not shown in the figure) of the electromagnetic device 522. The magnetic object 526 is, for example, a permanent magnet.

[0068] In some embodiments, the control component is configured to: generate a third control signal to control the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field for attracting a magnetic object so as to drive the contact support device to one of the first position and the second position; and generate a fourth control signal to control the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field for repelling a magnetic object so as to drive the contact support device to the other of the first position and the second position.

[0069] Reference Figure 5 , the control component generates a third control signal to control the electromagnetic device 522 to generate a magnetic field for attracting the magnetic object 526. Then, the electromagnetic device 522 moves in a direction away from the plug housing 506, so as to drive the contact support device 508 to the first position, so that the contact 510 is located in the accommodation cavity. The control component generates a fourth control signal to control the electromagnetic device 522 to generate a magnetic field for repelling the magnetic object 526. Then, the electromagnetic device 522 moves in a direction close to the plug housing 506, so as to drive the contact support device 508 to the second position, so that the contact 510 is exposed to the opening 514.

[0070] In the above solution, the contact support device 508 is driven to move by the attraction or repulsion between the electromagnetic device 522 and the magnetic object 526, so that the structure of the driving component can be simplified.

[0071] In addition, in some embodiments, for example, when a spring or the like is not provided for support, since there is no need to resist the support force of a support member such as a spring, the contact support device 508 is driven to move by the attraction or repulsion between the electromagnetic device 522 and the magnetic object 526, and therefore, the selection of the electromagnetic device 522 is more flexible. For example, even if the strength of the magnetic field generated by the electromagnetic device 522 is relatively low, the requirements can be met.

[0072] Figure 6A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Z-axis direction of an electrical connector 600 of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The electrical connector 600 includes a mounting seat 602, a first plug connector 604, and a driving mechanism. The first plug connector 604 is disposed on the mounting seat 602. The first plug connector 604 includes a plug connector housing 606 and a contact support device 608. The plug connector housing 606 includes an opening portion 614 and a receiving cavity communicated with the opening portion 614. A contact 610 for electrical contact is disposed on the contact support device 608. The driving mechanism drives the contact support device 608 to move between at least a first position and a second position, so that when the contact support device 608 is at the first position, the contact 610 is located in the receiving cavity, and when the contact support device 608 is at the second position, the contact 610 is exposed to the opening portion 614.

[0073] The driving mechanism includes an electromagnetic device 622, a magnetic object 626, and a guide shaft 636. The magnetic object 626 is fixed in the mounting seat 602 and is arranged opposite to the electromagnetic device 622. The extension portion 632 of the contact support device 608 extends to the inside of the mounting seat 602 through the accommodating cavity. The magnetic object 626 includes a first guide hole, one end of the guide shaft 636 passes through the first guide hole and is fixed to the end of the extension portion 632, and the other end of the guide shaft 636 is fixed to a side of the electromagnetic device 622 close to the connector housing 606.

[0074] Reference Figure 6 , the control component generates a third control signal to control the electromagnetic device 622 to generate a magnetic field for attracting the magnetic object 626. Then, the electromagnetic device 622 moves in a direction close to the plug housing 606, so as to drive the contact support device 608 to the second position, so that the contact 610 is exposed to the opening 614. The control component generates a fourth control signal to control the electromagnetic device 622 to generate a magnetic field for repelling the magnetic object 626. Then, the electromagnetic device 622 moves in a direction away from the plug housing 606, so as to drive the contact support device 608 to the first position, so that the contact 610 is located in the accommodation cavity.

[0075] In the above solution, the contact support device is driven to move by the attraction or repulsion between the electromagnetic device and the magnetic object, so the structure of the driving component can be simplified.

[0076] Figure 7A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Y-axis direction of an electrical connector 700 of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The electrical connector 700 includes a mounting seat 702, a first plug connector 704, and a driving mechanism. The first plug connector 704 is disposed on the mounting seat 702. The first plug connector 704 includes a plug connector housing 706 and a contact support device 708. The plug connector housing 706 includes an opening portion 714 and a receiving cavity 716 connected to the opening portion 714. Contacts for electrical contact are provided on the contact support device 708. The driving mechanism drives the contact support device 708 to move between at least a first position and a second position, so that when the contact support device 708 is in the first position, the contacts are located in the receiving cavity, and when the contact support device 708 is in the second position, the contacts are exposed to the opening portion 714.

[0077] The contact support device 708 includes a first carrier assembly 722 and a second carrier assembly 724. A contact is provided on the first surface of the first carrier assembly 722, and a meshing portion is provided on the second surface of the first carrier assembly 722. A contact is provided on the first surface of the second carrier assembly 724, and a meshing portion is provided on the second surface of the second carrier assembly 724. The second surface of the first carrier assembly 722 is arranged opposite to the second surface of the second carrier assembly 724. The control assembly includes a rotating disk 732, and the rotating disk 732 drives the first gear 736 to rotate through a rotating shaft 734. The driving assembly includes a first gear 736 and a second gear 738. The first gear 736 is meshed with the second gear 738 and the meshing portion of the first carrier assembly 722 respectively. The second gear 738 is meshed with the first gear 736 and the meshing portion of the second carrier assembly 724 respectively. It should be understood that the second gear 738 rotates around the shaft 742 under the drive of the first gear 736. The first carrier assembly 722 and the second carrier assembly 724 are, for example, plate-like structures, and a plurality of tooth-like structures for meshing with corresponding gears are provided as meshing portions on the second surfaces of the first carrier assembly 722 and the second carrier assembly 724. The first carrier assembly 722 and the second carrier assembly 724 are, for example, connected by a connecting member 726. The connecting member 726 is, for example, a connecting rod or a connecting plate.

[0078] Reference Figure 7, a second through hole 744 is provided on the mounting seat 702, a rotating shaft 734 is provided inside the mounting seat 702, and a part of the turntable 732 passes through the second through hole 744 and extends to the outside of the mounting seat 702. The user can use the part of the turntable 732 extending to the outside of the mounting seat 702 to turn the turntable 732. For example, when the turntable 732 rotates in the clockwise direction, the first gear 736 is driven to rotate in the clockwise direction by the rotating shaft 734, and the first gear 736 drives the second gear 740 to rotate in the counterclockwise direction. Correspondingly, the first gear 736 drives the first carrier assembly 722 to move along the positive direction of the X-axis, and the second gear 738 drives the second carrier assembly 724 to move along the positive direction of the X-axis, that is, the contact support device 708 moves along the positive direction of the X-axis under the drive of the driving mechanism until it reaches the second position, so that the contact is exposed to the opening 714. Similarly, when the rotating disk 732 rotates in the counterclockwise direction, the first gear 736 is driven to rotate in the counterclockwise direction through the rotating shaft 734, and the first gear 736 drives the second gear 740 to rotate in the clockwise direction. Accordingly, the first gear 736 drives the first carrier assembly 722 to move in the negative direction of the X-axis, and the second gear 738 drives the second carrier assembly 724 to move in the negative direction of the X-axis, that is, the contact support device 708 is driven by the driving mechanism to move in the negative direction of the X-axis until it reaches the first position, so that the contact is located in the accommodating cavity 716.

[0079] In the above solution, a receiving space can be formed in the contact support device 708 by means of the first carrier assembly 722 and the second carrier assembly 724 to accommodate the gear set structure for driving the contact support device to move, so as to save space and help reduce the size of the mounting base 702. In addition, using the turntable 732 as a control component can facilitate user operation.

[0080] In some embodiments, the connector housing 706 includes a first shell plate 752 and a second shell plate 754. The second shell plate 754 is arranged opposite to the first shell plate 752 so as to define the accommodating chamber 716 together. The drive assembly also includes a first limiting guide component 728 and a second limiting guide component 730. The first limiting guide component 728 is arranged in the accommodating chamber 716, close to the first shell plate 752, so as to define a first gap with the first shell plate 752. The second limiting guide component 730 is arranged in the accommodating chamber 716, close to the second shell plate 754, so as to define a second gap with the second shell plate 754. The first carrier assembly 722 passes through the first gap, and the second carrier assembly 724 passes through the second gap. The first limiting guide component 728 and the second limiting guide component 730 are, for example, cylindrical. In the above scheme, the first limiting guide component 728 and the second limiting guide component 730 can enable the first carrier component 722 and the second carrier component 724 to move stably in the accurate direction, and ensure that the first carrier component 722 is close to the first shell plate 752, and ensure that the second carrier component 724 is close to the second shell plate 754, so as to ensure that when the contact support device 708 is in the second position, the first carrier component 722 and the second carrier component 724 still maintain a suitable distance between them, so that the contact is in a suitable position for connection with the connection object.

[0081] Figure 8 FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion of an electrical connector 800 of an embodiment of the present disclosure along the Z-axis direction. For ease of explanation, Figure 8 Part of the structure of the electrical connector 800 is omitted and not shown. It should be understood that the electrical connector 800 includes a mounting seat 802, a first plug 804 and a drive mechanism. The first plug 804 is disposed on the mounting seat 802. The first plug 804 includes a plug housing 806 and a contact support device ( Figure 8 814). The connector housing 806 includes an opening 814 and a receiving cavity connected to the opening 814. The contact support device is provided with contacts for electrical contact. The driving mechanism drives the contact support device to move between at least a first position and a second position, so that when the contact support device is in the first position, the contacts are located in the receiving cavity, and when the contact support device is in the second position, the contacts are exposed to the opening 814.

[0082] The contact support device includes a first carrier assembly and a second carrier assembly. A contact is arranged on the first surface of the first carrier assembly, and a meshing portion is arranged on the second surface of the first carrier assembly. A contact is arranged on the first surface of the second carrier assembly, and a meshing portion is arranged on the second surface of the second carrier assembly. The second surface of the first carrier assembly is arranged opposite to the second surface of the second carrier assembly. The control assembly includes a rotating disk 832, and the rotating disk 832 drives the first gear 836 to rotate through a rotating shaft 834. The driving assembly includes a first gear 836 and a second gear. The first gear 836 is respectively meshed with the second gear and the meshing portion of the first carrier assembly; the second gear is respectively meshed with the first gear 836 and the meshing portion of the second carrier assembly.

[0083] like Figure 8 As shown, a first through hole 844 is provided on the mounting base 802 , and the rotating shaft 834 passes through the first through hole 844 and extends to the outside of the mounting base 802 so as to be connected with the rotating disk 832 .

[0084] For ease of explanation, Figure 8 The arrangement of the rotating disk 832, the rotating shaft 834 and the first gear 836 is shown in detail. Figure 8 The related structures not shown in FIG. Figure 7 accomplish.

[0085] In the above solution, the turntable 832 is arranged outside the mounting base 802 , which can reduce the size of the mounting base 802 and facilitate the user to rotate the turntable 832 .

[0086] Fig. 9 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the electrical connector 900 along the Y-axis direction according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the contact supporting device is located at a first position. Fig.10 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along the Y-axis direction of an electrical connector 900 of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the contact support device is located at the second position. The electrical connector 900 includes a mounting seat 902, a first plug connector 904, and a driving mechanism. The first plug connector 904 is disposed on the mounting seat 902. The first plug connector 904 includes a plug housing 906 and a contact support device 908. The plug housing 906 includes an opening portion 914 and a accommodating cavity 916 connected to the opening portion 914. Contacts for electrical contact are provided on the contact support device 908. The driving mechanism drives the contact support device 908 to move between at least the first position and the second position, so that when the contact support device 908 is at the first position, the contacts are located in the accommodating cavity 916 (such as Fig. 9 ), and the contact point is exposed to the opening portion 914 when the contact support device 908 is in the second position (as shown in Fig.10 shown).

[0087] The control assembly includes a first button 920 and a second button 930. The first button 920 is disposed on the mounting seat 902. The first button 920 includes, for example, a first pressing portion 922 and a first wedge portion 924. The first pressing portion 922 is disposed outside the mounting seat 902 so as to receive external pressure. The first wedge portion 924 is disposed inside the mounting seat 902. The first wedge surface 926 of the first wedge portion 924 is aligned with the second wedge surface 944 of the second wedge portion 942 of the drive assembly. The drive assembly includes a second wedge portion 942 and a fourth wedge portion 946. The second wedge portion 942 is disposed on the extension portion 932 of the contact support device 908. The extension portion 932 extends to the inside of the mounting seat 902 via the accommodating cavity 916. The second wedge surface 944 receives the compression of the first wedge surface 926 to slide relative to the first wedge surface 926 so as to drive the contact support device 908 to move to the second position. The second button 930 is disposed on the mounting seat 902. The second button 930 includes, for example, a second pressing portion 934 and a third wedge portion 936. The second pressing portion 934 is disposed outside the mounting seat 902 for receiving external pressure. The third wedge portion 936 is disposed inside the mounting seat 902. The third wedge surface 938 of the third wedge portion 936 is aligned with the fourth wedge surface 948 of the fourth wedge portion 946 of the drive assembly. The fourth wedge portion 946 is disposed on the extension portion 932 of the contact support device 908. The extension portion 932 extends to the inside of the mounting seat 902 via the accommodating cavity 916. The fourth wedge surface 948 of the fourth wedge portion 946 receives the compression of the third wedge surface 938 to slide relative to the third wedge surface 938, so as to drive the contact support device 908 to move to the first position.

[0088] Reference Fig. 9 When the second pressing portion 934 is pressed externally along the positive direction of the Z axis, the second button 930 moves toward the inside of the mounting seat 902. The third wedge surface 938 contacts the fourth wedge surface 948 and presses the fourth wedge surface 948, thereby applying pressure to the fourth wedge surface 948. The fourth wedge surface 948 is pressed by the third wedge surface 938 to slide relative to the third wedge surface 938, thereby driving the contact support device 908 to move along the negative direction of the X axis until it reaches the first position, so that the contact is located in the accommodating cavity 916.

[0089] Reference Fig.10When the first pressing portion 922 is pressed externally along the negative direction of the Z axis, the first button 920 moves toward the inside of the mounting seat 902. The first wedge surface 926 contacts the second wedge surface 944 and presses the second wedge surface 944, thereby applying pressure to the second wedge surface 944. The second wedge surface 944 receives the pressure of the first wedge surface 926 to slide relative to the first wedge surface 926, thereby driving the contact support device 908 to move along the positive direction of the X axis until reaching the second position, so that the contact is exposed to the opening 914.

[0090] In the above solution, the contact support device 908 can be driven to move by a force that is not parallel to the moving direction of the contact support device 908. For example, by using a wedge-shaped structure correspondingly arranged on a key and a driving component, the pressure perpendicular to the moving direction of the contact support device 908 is converted into a driving force parallel to the moving direction of the contact support device 908. In this way, it is convenient to set a key on the mounting seat 902, and it is also convenient for the user to press the key to drive the contact support device 908 to move.

[0091] Fig.11 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electrical connector 900 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure along the Z-axis direction is shown. For the sake of convenience, some structures of the electrical connector 900 are not shown. Fig.12 The schematic diagram of the second button 930 of the electrical connector 900 of the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The second button 930 includes a beam 952 and two arms 954. The second pressing portion 934 includes a surface of the beam 952. The two arms 954 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the beam 952 and extend toward the inside of the mounting seat 902. The third wedge portion 936 includes wedge portions respectively arranged at the ends of the two arms 954. It should be understood that by the arrangement of the beam 952 and the two arms 954, the second button 930 forms a Π-shaped structure, and the distance between the two arms 954 is D1. By means of this Π-shaped structure, the space between the two arms 954 is avoided for other structures in the mounting seat 902, which can save space. For example, the circuit structure such as the chip arranged on the extension 932 of the contact support device 908 can be avoided. For example, the width of the extension 932 of the contact support device 908 is D2. The distance D1 between the two arms 954 is greater than the width D2 of the extension 932. In this way, during the movement of the contact support device 908, the two arms 954 can avoid the extension 932, thereby fully utilizing the space inside the mounting seat 902.

[0092] It should be understood that the fourth wedge-shaped portion 946 also has an avoidance structure. Fig.11 The fourth wedge-shaped portion 946 is composed of two parts respectively close to the side walls of the mounting seat 902, and there is a predetermined distance between the two parts to form an avoidance space.

[0093] It should be understood that the first button 920 may also have a Π-shaped structure similar to the second button 930, and the second wedge-shaped portion 942 may also have an avoidance structure similar to the fourth wedge-shaped portion 946, which will not be described in detail here.

[0094] Fig.13 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the electrical connector 1300 along the Y-axis direction according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the contact supporting device is located at a first position. Fig.14 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the electrical connector 1300 of an embodiment of the present disclosure along the Y-axis direction is shown, wherein the contact support device is located at the second position. The driving mechanism is omitted in the figure and may be implemented with reference to other embodiments of the present disclosure. A partial contact support device 1308 is shown in the figure. It should be understood that the contact support device 1308 includes a support portion 1305. The first connector 1304 also includes an elastic membrane 1307, and contacts are provided on the surface of the elastic membrane 1307 (not shown in the figure). When the contact support device 1308 moves into the mounting seat 1302 and reaches the first position (such as Fig.13 ), the supporting portion 1305 of the contact supporting device 1308 is located in the accommodating cavity 1316 of the connector housing 1306, and the elastic membrane 1307 is not supported by the contact supporting device, so the elastic membrane 1307 rebounds into the opening 1314, so that the contacts on the elastic membrane 1307 are located inside the opening 1314 and are in a hidden state. When the contact supporting device 1308 is located at the second position (as shown in FIG. Fig.14 As shown), the supporting portion 1305 of the contact supporting device 1308 is located in the opening portion 1314 of the connector housing 1306 to support the elastic membrane 1307 so that the contacts on the elastic membrane 1307 are in the electrical contact plane of the opening portion 1314. Fig.14 The gap between the supporting portion 1305 of the contact supporting device 1308 and the elastic membrane 1307 is exaggerated in FIG. 1 . In some cases, the supporting portion 1305 of the contact supporting device 1308 is in close contact with the elastic membrane 1307 .

[0095] It should be understood that a metal wire is disposed on the surface or inside of the elastic membrane 1307 so that the contact points on the elastic membrane 1307 are electrically connected to the wires.

[0096] In the above solution, by virtue of the elasticity of the elastic film 1307, it is convenient to place the contacts in the opening for protection, and to place the contacts in the electrical contact plane of the opening for electrical connection.

[0097] The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, and the above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and changes will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The selection of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, or technical improvements in the market, or to enable other persons of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0098] The above are only optional embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, the present disclosure may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure shall be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An electrical connector, characterized in that: include: Mounting seat; The first plug is arranged on the mounting base and comprises: A connector housing, comprising an opening and a receiving cavity communicated with the opening; A contact point, used to realize electrical connection on a contact plane of the opening; A contact support device, configured to move under the drive of the drive mechanism; and a driving mechanism, for driving the contact support device to move at least between a first position and a second position; The contact support device is configured so that the contact is located in the accommodating cavity or the opening when in the first position, and the contact support device is configured so that the contact is located in the electrical contact plane of the opening when in the second position; The first connector is inserted into the slot to transmit electrical energy and / or data with the electrical connection device in the slot; the connector housing includes a first side wall, a second side wall and a front side wall, and the first side wall, the second side wall and the front side wall together define an opening.

2. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first plug connector also includes: An elastic membrane, a contact is arranged on the surface of the elastic membrane, the elastic membrane is configured to rebound into the opening when not supported by the contact support device, and the elastic membrane is elastically deformed when supported by the contact support device in the second position so that the contact is in the electrical contact plane of the opening.

3. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contact supporting device is provided with contacts, and when the contact supporting device is at the second position, the contacts are exposed to the opening and are located in the electrical contact plane of the opening.

4. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises: A control component for controlling the drive component; and The driving assembly is arranged in the mounting seat and is used for driving the contact supporting device to move in response to the control of the control assembly.

5. The electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes an electromagnetic device, which generates a magnetic field for driving the contact supporting device to move in response to a control signal of the control assembly.

6. The electrical connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive assembly also includes: a spring, one end of which abuts against the electromagnetic device, and the other end of which abuts against a abutting portion; A magnetic object is fixed in the mounting seat and arranged opposite to the electromagnetic device; Wherein, the control component is configured as follows: generating a first control signal to control the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field so that the electromagnetic device and the magnetic object attract each other, so that the compressed spring drives the contact support device to reach one of the first position and the second position; and A second control signal is generated to control the electromagnetic device to not generate a magnetic field, so that the compressed spring is extended, so as to drive the contact support device to reach the other position of the first position and the second position.

7. The electrical connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first guide hole is provided in the magnetic object, and the spring passes through the first guide hole so as to abut against the abutting portion; The driving assembly further comprises: a guide rod, the guide rod being inserted into the spring, one end of the guide rod being fixed to the abutting portion, and the other end of the guide rod extending into the second guide hole of the electromagnetic device; The electromagnetic device is provided with a second guide hole, and the second guide hole receives a part of the guide rod so that the electromagnetic device moves along the guide rod.

8. The electrical connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control component is configured to: generating a third control signal to control the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field for attracting a magnetic object so as to drive the contact support device to reach one of the first position and the second position, wherein the magnetic object is fixed in the mounting seat and arranged opposite to the electromagnetic device; as well as A fourth control signal is generated to control the electromagnetic device to generate a magnetic field for repelling the magnetic object, so as to drive the contact support device to reach the other position of the first position and the second position.

9. The electrical connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control component comprises: A sensor, disposed on the mounting seat, for detecting position data of the electrical connector and a connection object; The processing unit is used to determine whether the position data detected by the sensor meets the predetermined condition, and generate a corresponding control signal in response to determining that the position data meets the predetermined condition.

10. The electrical connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A second connector, the second connector is electrically connected to the first connector, and the second connector is used to receive electrical energy from an external device so as to transmit electrical energy to at least one of the following: the first connector, the control component, and the electromagnetic device.

11. The electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The contact supporting device comprises: a first carrier component, wherein a contact is disposed on a first surface of the first carrier component and an engaging portion is disposed on a second surface of the first carrier component; and A second carrier component, wherein a contact is disposed on a first surface of the second carrier component, an engaging portion is disposed on a second surface of the second carrier component, and the second surface of the first carrier component is disposed opposite to the second surface of the second carrier component; The control component comprises: A rotating disk, wherein the rotating disk drives the first gear to rotate via a rotating shaft; The drive assembly comprises: A first gear meshes with the second gear and the meshing portion of the first carrier assembly respectively; and The second gear is meshed with the first gear and the meshing portion of the second carrier assembly respectively.

12. The electrical connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The mounting seat is provided with a first through hole, and the rotating shaft passes through the first through hole and extends to the outside of the mounting seat so as to be connected with the rotating disk; or The mounting seat is provided with a second through hole, the rotating shaft is arranged inside the mounting seat, and a part of the rotating disk passes through the second through hole and extends to the outside of the mounting seat.

13. The electrical connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The connector housing comprises: First shell plate, A second shell plate is arranged opposite to the first shell plate so as to jointly define the accommodating cavity; The drive assembly also includes: a first limiting guide component, disposed in the accommodating cavity and close to the first shell plate so as to define a first gap with the first shell plate, and A second limiting guide component is disposed in the accommodating cavity and close to the second shell plate so as to define a second gap with the second shell plate; The first carrier component passes through the first slit, The second carrier assembly passes through the second slit.

14. The electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control component comprises: A first button is arranged on the mounting base; The first button includes: A first pressing portion, disposed outside the mounting seat so as to receive external pressure; and A first wedge-shaped portion is disposed inside the mounting seat, wherein a first wedge surface of the first wedge-shaped portion is aligned with a second wedge surface of the second wedge-shaped portion of the driving assembly; The drive assembly comprises: The second wedge-shaped portion is arranged on the extension portion of the contact support device, and the extension portion extends to the interior of the mounting seat through the accommodating cavity. The second wedge surface is squeezed by the first wedge surface to slide relative to the first wedge surface so as to drive the contact support device to move to the second position.

15. The electrical connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: The control component also includes: A second button is disposed on the mounting base, and the second button includes: A second pressing portion, disposed outside the mounting seat, for receiving external pressure; and a third wedge-shaped portion, disposed inside the mounting seat, wherein a third wedge surface of the third wedge-shaped portion is aligned with a fourth wedge surface of the fourth wedge-shaped portion of the driving assembly; The drive assembly also includes: The fourth wedge-shaped portion is arranged on the extension portion of the contact support device, and the extension portion extends to the interior of the mounting seat through the accommodating cavity. The fourth wedge surface of the fourth wedge-shaped portion is squeezed by the third wedge surface to slide relative to the third wedge surface so as to drive the contact support device to move to the first position.

16. The electrical connector according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second button includes: a beam portion, wherein the second pressing portion includes a surface of the beam portion; and The two arm portions are respectively arranged at the two ends of the beam portion and extend toward the inside of the mounting seat. The third wedge-shaped portion includes wedge-shaped portions respectively arranged at the ends of the two arm portions.

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