Connector, electronic device, and electronic apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a connector, which comprises a seat body and a floating unit. The seat body comprises a base and a limiting part, and the limiting part is connected with the base. The floating unit comprises a movable part and a clamping part, the clamping part is internally formed with a clamping cavity extending along a first direction, the clamping cavity is formed with an opening at one end of the first direction, and the movable part is connected with the clamping part and the seat body. The limiting part cooperates with the movable part to limit the displacement of the movable part in the first direction, and enables the movable part to be movably connected with the connector through the floating unit and the seat body, so that the floating unit can have a certain range of movement in each direction perpendicular to the first direction, thereby reducing the misalignment caused by the tolerance. The application also provides an electronic device and an electronic equipment.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of connecting structure, in particular to a connector, an electronic device and an electronic equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] In order to improve user experience, terminals have more and more functions, and terminals need to communicate in multiple frequency bands. For example, a terminal can communicate through Bluetooth, cellular network communication, near field communication and other different ways. Multi-band communication leads to the increasing number of antennas in the terminal. In the limited space of the terminal device, placing the antenna on the inner surface of the back cover of the terminal is a development trend. At the same time, it is an urgent need to improve the efficiency of the antenna in the terminal device and reduce the transmission link loss. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a connector, an electronic device and an electronic equipment, which facilitate floating connection between two components prone to misalignment.

[0004] The first aspect of the embodiment of the present application provides a connector, which comprises a seat body and a floating unit. The seat body comprises a base body and a limiting part, and the limiting part is connected with the base body. The floating unit comprises a movable part and a clamping part, a clamping cavity extending in a first direction is formed in the clamping part, and an opening is formed at one end of the clamping cavity in the first direction. The movable part is connected with the clamping part and the seat body. The limiting part cooperates with the movable part to limit the displacement of the movable part in the first direction, and enables the movable part to move relative to the base body in each direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0005] The connector is movably connected by the floating unit and the seat body, so that the floating unit can have a certain range of movement in each direction perpendicular to the first direction. The base body of the seat body can be connected with a first piece outside the connector to determine the position of the seat body and the first piece, and the seat body and the first piece can be electrically connected. The cooperation between the base body and the floating unit is realized by the limiting part. After the limiting part limits the movement of the floating unit in the first direction, the positional relationship between the base body and the floating unit in the first direction can be determined, which can maintain the electrical connection between the floating unit and the base body on one hand, and maintain the movement relationship between the floating unit and the base body in each direction perpendicular to the first direction on the other hand. The opening of the clamping cavity can be used to cooperate with a second piece outside the connector. When the first piece and the second piece have a certain installation tolerance, which belongs to the tolerance in each direction perpendicular to the first direction, the movement of the seat body and the floating unit can be used to maintain the connection between the first piece and the second piece, and reduce or even eliminate the internal stress in each direction perpendicular to the first direction. It can be understood that the first piece and the second piece can be signal processing pieces, and when the seat body, the floating unit and the components on the second piece cooperate, the signal connection between the first piece and the second piece can be realized.

[0006] In a possible implementation of the first aspect, the base body includes a plurality of fixed parts arranged in a ring around an axis in the first direction, and the limiting part includes elastic extension parts corresponding to the fixed parts. One end of each elastic extension part is connected to a fixed part, and the other end is connected to the movable part. The elastic extension part can be elastically deformed in each direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0007] In this possible implementation, the base body can be fixed to the first part by welding or the like, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the seat body and the first part. The elastic extension part can provide a range of movement of the floating unit in a direction perpendicular to the first direction by elastic deformation, and can maintain the electrical connection between the floating unit and the base body.

[0008] In a possible implementation of the first aspect, the base body includes a first conductive part, the limiting part includes a second conductive part, the movable part includes a third conductive part, and the clamping part includes a fourth conductive part. The second conductive part is used to electrically connect the movable part and the base body, and the third conductive part is used to electrically connect the base body and the clamping part.

[0009] In this possible implementation, the base body is provided with the first conductive part, and the limiting part is provided with the second conductive part. Alternatively, the base body is entirely formed by the first conductive part, and the limiting part is entirely formed by the second conductive part. When the seat body is fixed to the first part, the electrical connection between the seat body and the first part can be maintained. The third conductive part is embedded in the movable part, and the fourth conductive part is embedded in the clamping part. Alternatively, the movable part is entirely formed by the third conductive part, and the clamping part is entirely formed by the fourth conductive part. The first conductive part can electrically connect the limiting part and the first part. The fourth conductive part can electrically connect the clamping part and the second part. When the floating unit moves relative to the seat body, the electrical connection between the floating unit and the seat body can be maintained. Moreover, when the clamping part cooperates with the second part, the electrical connection of the second part can also be maintained. Therefore, the electrical connection between the first part and the second part can be realized by the seat body and the floating unit.

[0010] In a possible implementation of the first aspect, the base body has a sliding surface. The limiting part acts on the movable part, so that the movable part contacts the sliding surface, and the movable part can slide along the sliding surface relative to the base body.

[0011] In this possible implementation, the sliding surface guides the movement direction of the movable part, so that the floating unit can move relative to the seat body in each direction perpendicular to the first direction. The limiting part ensures that the movable part always contacts the sliding surface, thereby avoiding the movable part from deviating from the guidance of the sliding surface.

[0012] In a possible implementation of the first aspect, the floating unit includes a first conductor having a first conductive surface in contact with the sliding surface. The seat body includes a second conductor in contact with the first conductor. The second conductor forms a connecting surface on a side opposite to the sliding surface, and the connecting surface is used to connect the first part.

[0013] In the possible implementation, the floating unit is provided with the first conductor, the seat body is provided with the second conductor, or the movable part and the clamping part are formed by the first conductor as a whole, and the base is formed by the second conductor as a whole. Since the limiting part acts on the movable part to maintain the contact between the movable part and the sliding surface, the first conductor and the second conductor can maintain the electrical connection when the movable part moves relative to the base. When the base is electrically connected to the first piece and the clamping part is electrically connected to the second piece, the connector can maintain the electrical connection between the first piece and the second piece.

[0014] Based on the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the limiting part includes an elastic sheet, one end of the elastic sheet is fixedly connected to the base, and the other end forms an elastic end. One surface of the movable part contacts the elastic end, and the other surface contacts the sliding surface.

[0015] In the possible implementation, the elastic sheet provides an elastic force, which presses the movable part onto the sliding surface to maintain the contact between the movable part and the sliding surface.

[0016] Based on the first aspect, in a possible implementation, a plurality of elastic sheets are arranged on the base around the movable part.

[0017] In the possible implementation, the annular arrangement of the elastic sheets makes the force applied to the movable part more uniform. On the other hand, the elastic sheets are used as physical parts to limit the movement range of the movable part by stopping the movable part.

[0018] Based on the first aspect, in a possible implementation, a region of the sliding surface on which the limiting part is not arranged forms an insertion opening. The movable part can move out of the sliding surface along a first direction from the insertion opening, and the first direction is parallel to the sliding surface.

[0019] In the possible implementation, the movable part can be moved along the sliding surface from the insertion opening so that the movable part is inserted between the elastic sheet and the sliding surface, and the movable part is matched with the seat body. When disassembly is needed, the movable part can be separated from the sliding surface by reverse operation.

[0020] Based on the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the base is provided with a stopper at the insertion opening, and the stopper can be bent to protrude from the sliding surface relative to the base.

[0021] In the possible implementation, the stopper is bent so that the stopper protrudes from the sliding surface to limit the movement range of the movable part. The possibility of the movable part being separated from the seat body from the insertion opening can be reduced. When the movable part needs to be taken out of the seat body, the stopper is bent again to remove the stopper.

[0022] In a possible implementation manner based on the first aspect, the movable part has a ring-shaped edge around an axis perpendicular to the sliding surface. The edge of the movable part is provided with a thin edge, and the size of the thin edge in the direction perpendicular to the sliding surface is smaller than the size of the movable part.

[0023] In the possible implementation manner, the thin edge provided on the edge of the movable part can reduce the initial force of the movable part to push the bullet away from the sliding surface, and facilitate the movable part to extend to the space between the bullet and the sliding surface through the insertion opening.

[0024] In a possible implementation manner based on the first aspect, the base body is fixedly connected with the limiting part, and a containing cavity is formed between the limiting part and the sliding surface. The movable part is contained in the containing cavity, and one end of the movable part abuts against the limiting part and the other end abuts against the sliding surface. The limiting part is provided with a mounting through hole, the clamping part is connected with the limiting part through the mounting through hole, and an active gap is formed between the inner wall of the mounting through hole and the outer wall of the clamping part, and the clamping part can move to the direction of the active gap relative to the seat body.

[0025] In the possible implementation manner, the movable part is contained in the containing cavity, so that the two ends of the movable part spaced apart in the first direction abut against the wall surface of the containing cavity, thereby limiting the relative position of the movable part and the seat body in the first direction. After the relative position of the movable part and the seat body in the first direction is limited, the movable part can maintain the contact and cooperation with the sliding surface when the movable part moves relative to the seat body in each direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0026] In a possible implementation manner based on the first aspect, the floating unit further comprises a stopper, the stopper is fixedly connected with the clamping part, and the stopper is arranged on the side of the limiting part away from the sliding surface. There is an anti-inclination gap between the stopper and the limiting part in the first direction.

[0027] In the possible implementation manner, the position where the movable part cooperates with the limiting part is spaced apart from the position where the movable part cooperates with the sliding surface, which may cause the floating unit to incline relative to the sliding surface. The stopper is arranged on the side of the limiting part away from the sliding surface, and the anti-inclination gap between the stopper and the limiting part can reduce the risk of inclination of the floating unit. Since there is an anti-inclination gap between the stopper and the limiting part, the stopper basically does not affect the movement of the movable part in each direction perpendicular to the first direction, and once the floating unit inclines relative to the sliding surface, the anti-inclination gap will become smaller until the side of the stopper facing the limiting part contacts the limiting part. When the stopper contacts the limiting part, the interaction between the stopper and the limiting part can reduce the possibility of further inclination of the floating unit.

[0028] In a possible implementation manner based on the first aspect, the movable part is provided with at least three protrusions cooperating with the sliding surface. The three protrusions are not collinear.

[0029] In the possible implementation, the active part is matched with the sliding surface through the protrusions, which can reduce the friction and improve the smoothness of the active part moving in the direction perpendicular to the first direction. All the different lines of the protrusions can reduce the probability of the active part tilting around a straight line on the sliding surface.

[0030] According to the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the floating unit further includes an elastic member fixedly connected with the clamping part. The elastic member has an elastic section capable of movably extending into the clamping cavity relative to the clamping part.

[0031] In the possible implementation, the elastic member can contact the component extending into the clamping cavity by deforming, so as to maintain the contact connection between the component and the floating unit.

[0032] According to the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the at least two elastic members are connected with the clamping part around the circumference of the clamping cavity.

[0033] In the possible implementation, the at least two elastic members can be arranged around the component extending into the clamping cavity, so as to provide uniform circumferential pressure for the component.

[0034] According to the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the opening of the clamping part is an expanding opening.

[0035] In the possible implementation, the expanding opening can guide the component needing to enter the clamping cavity, and guide the component to align with the clamping cavity.

[0036] According to the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the floating unit further includes an insulating sleeve ring sleeved outside the clamping part.

[0037] In the possible implementation, the insulating sleeve ring can protect the clamping part and avoid the clamping part from being electrically connected with other components.

[0038] According to the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the floating unit further includes a plug. The plug has opposite first and second ends. The plug has an insertion section between the first and second ends. The second end can be inserted into the clamping cavity, so that the insertion section is in contact with the inner wall of the clamping cavity. The depth of the plug inserted into the clamping cavity can also realize the floating of the first and second components in the first direction.

[0039] In the possible implementation, the plug can be connected to the relatively flat second component, and then the insertion section of the plug is inserted into the clamping cavity to realize the matching of the plug and the floating unit, and then realize the connection between the first and second components.

[0040] According to the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the plug is circumferentially continuous along an axis parallel to the first direction.

[0041] In the possible implementation, in a macroscopic view, the plug has no gap in the circumferential direction, thereby improving the overall strength of the plug and making the plug have a longer service life.

[0042] In a possible implementation based on the first aspect, the plug has an arc-shaped end face at the second end.

[0043] In the possible implementation, on the one hand, the arc-shaped end face can reduce the initial stress when the plug enters the clamping cavity, and on the other hand, the arc-shaped end face can realize the guiding effect of guiding the plug into the clamping cavity.

[0044] In a possible implementation based on the first aspect, in the first direction, the extension length of the clamping cavity is greater than the extension length of the insertion section.

[0045] In the possible implementation, shortening the extension length of the insertion section can avoid the size of the plug extending into the clamping cavity being too large, thereby causing the plug to abut against the first piece and forming a rigid force on the first piece and the second piece.

[0046] In a possible implementation based on the first aspect, the plug is provided with an engaging protrusion, and the elastic section is provided with an engaging groove for inserting the engaging protrusion.

[0047] In the possible implementation, when the plug is inserted into the clamping cavity, the engaging protrusion can cooperate with the engaging groove, and a click sound can be emitted when the engaging protrusion is inserted into the engaging groove, thereby facilitating the operator to determine whether the plug and the floating unit are successfully docked.

[0048] The second aspect of the embodiment of the application provides an electronic device, which comprises a circuit board and the connector provided in the first aspect, the circuit board forms the first piece, and the base body is fixedly connected with the circuit board.

[0049] The electronic device provides the floating unit capable of moving in the direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the floating unit is connected with the component that needs to be fixedly matched with the circuit board, so that the misalignment caused by the tolerance can be reduced.

[0050] The third aspect of the embodiment of the application provides an electronic device, which comprises a circuit board, a back cover and the connector provided in the first aspect. The circuit board forms the first piece, and the base body is fixedly connected with the circuit board. The back cover comprises an antenna, the antenna forms the second piece, and the first end of the plug is fixedly connected with the antenna. The back cover is docked with the circuit board, so that the plug is inserted into the clamping cavity.

[0051] The electronic device connects the circuit board through the floating unit capable of moving in the direction perpendicular to the first direction, and connects the antenna through the plug, so that the misalignment of the circuit board and the antenna caused by the tolerance can be reduced. Moreover, the insertion depth of the plug can also reduce the misalignment caused by the tolerance in the first direction.

[0052] The fourth aspect of the embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, which comprises a circuit board, a back cover and the connector provided by the first aspect. The back cover comprises an antenna, the antenna forms a first piece, and the base body is fixedly connected with the antenna. The circuit board forms a second piece, and the first end of the plug is fixedly connected with the circuit board. The back cover is butted against the circuit board, so that the plug is inserted into the clamping cavity.

[0053] The electronic device connects the antenna through the floating unit capable of moving in the direction perpendicular to the first direction and connects the circuit board through the plug, so that the misalignment of the circuit board and the antenna caused by the tolerance can be reduced. In addition, the insertion depth of the plug can also reduce the misalignment caused by the tolerance in the first direction.

[0054] The fifth aspect of the embodiment of the present application provides a connector manufacturing method, which is used to manufacture the connector provided by the first aspect. The manufacturing method comprises the following steps:

[0055] The first base material is punched to form the clamping part and the movable part in one piece, and the elastic piece is punched on the clamping part, and the elastic section of the elastic piece extends into the clamping cavity of the clamping part.

[0056] The insulating material is used to injection mold at one end of the clamping part away from the movable part, and the insulating sleeve ring is formed outside the clamping part.

[0057] The second base material comprising the base body is punched, so that the base body edge forms the limiting part extending on the sliding surface, and the insertion port is formed on one side of the base body.

[0058] The movable part is driven to slide along the sliding surface from the insertion port, so that the movable part is inserted between the sliding surface and the limiting part.

[0059] The stop piece on the base body is bent, so that the stop surface protrudes from the sliding surface.

[0060] The connector manufacturing method can provide the clamping part and the movable part in one piece, which can maintain the overall strength of the floating unit on the one hand, and can make the electrical connection between the clamping part and the movable part stable on the other hand. The base body and the clamping part in one piece can maintain the overall strength of the seat on the one hand, and can make the electrical connection between the base body and the clamping part stable on the other hand. Through the assembly form of the floating unit and the seat, the seat and the floating unit can be manufactured respectively, which reduces the production difficulty. And it can be screened separately, so as to improve the utilization rate and reduce the production cost.

[0061] The sixth aspect of the embodiment of the present application provides a connector manufacturing method, which is used to manufacture the plug in the connector provided by the first aspect. The manufacturing method comprises the following steps:

[0062] A conductor plate is provided, and the conductor plate is placed on a first mold having a forming hole.

[0063] The second mold is aligned with the forming hole of the first mold, and the second mold impacts the first mold, so that the conductor plate is punched into the forming hole.

[0064] The connector manufacturing method can integrally form the plug, improve the overall strength of the plug, and facilitate improvement of the conductive performance of the plug.

[0065] A seventh aspect of the embodiment of the application provides an electronic device manufacturing method, which is used for manufacturing the electronic device provided in the third aspect. The electronic device manufacturing method comprises:

[0066] The seat body is welded to the circuit board, so that the seat body is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0067] The circuit board is installed into the middle frame, and the relative position of the circuit board and the middle frame is fixed.

[0068] The first end of the plug is welded and fixed to the antenna, so that the antenna is electrically connected to the plug.

[0069] The antenna is assembled to the electronic device cover, and the relative position of the antenna and the electronic device cover is fixed.

[0070] The electronic device cover is butted to the middle frame, and the electronic device cover and the middle frame are relatively close to each other along the first direction, so that the plug is inserted into the clamping cavity.

[0071] The electronic device manufacturing method can ensure the electrical connection between the circuit board and the seat body, and can also ensure the electrical connection between the plug and the antenna. By relatively closing to each other along the first direction, the plug can be easily inserted into the clamping cavity. During the entire insertion process, if the plug is offset in position from the floating unit, the offset can be corrected by sliding the floating unit relative to the seat body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0072] Figure 1 is a schematic view of an internal structure of an electronic device.

[0073] Figure 2 is a schematic view of a structure of an electronic device during assembly.

[0074] Figure 3 is a schematic view of a structure of an electronic device after assembly.

[0075] Figure 4 is a schematic view of a structure of a connector in an electronic device during assembly.

[0076] Figure 5 is a schematic view of a structure of a connector in an electronic device during assembly.

[0077] Figure 6 is a schematic view of a structure of an electronic device during assembly.

[0078] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0079] Figure 8 is Figure 7 is a sectional view of A-A in FIG. 1.

[0080] Figure 9 is a structural diagram of a connector according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0081] Figure 10 is a sectional view of a floating unit and a seat body in a connector according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0082] Figure 11 is a structural diagram of a floating unit according to an embodiment of the present application, in which the floating unit is not mounted with an insulating collar.

[0083] Figure 12 is a structural diagram of a floating unit and a seat body in a connector according to an embodiment of the present application, in which the floating unit is not mounted with an insulating collar.

[0084] Figure 13 is a structural diagram of a floating unit and a seat body in a connector according to an embodiment of the present application, in which the floating unit is not mounted with an insulating collar.

[0085] Figure 14 is a structural diagram of a seat body according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0086] Figure 15 is a flowchart of a method of manufacturing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0087] Figure 16 is a structural diagram of another connector according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0088] Figure 17 is a structural diagram of a floating unit and a seat body in another connector according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0089] Figure 18 is a structural diagram of a floating unit and a seat body in another connector according to an embodiment of the present application, in which the floating unit is not mounted with an insulating collar.

[0090] Figure 19 is a structural diagram of a floating unit and a seat body in another connector according to an embodiment of the present application, in which the floating unit is not mounted with an insulating collar.

[0091] Figure 20 is a structural diagram of a floating unit and a seat body in another connector according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0092] Figure 21 is a structure diagram of a floating unit and a seat body in another connector provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0093] Figure 22 is a sectional view of a floating unit and a seat body in another connector provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0094] Figure 23 is a structure diagram of a floating unit in another connector provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0095] Figure 24 is a structure diagram of a seat body in another connector provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0096] Main element symbol explanation

[0097] Electronic device 001, 001', 001'', 001'''

[0098] Middle frame 010, 010', 010'', 010'''

[0099] Circuit board 030, 030', 030'', 030'''

[0100] Spring sheet 031

[0101] Rear cover 050, 050', 050'', 050'''

[0102] Antenna 070, 070', 070'', 070'''

[0103] Connector 090, 090'', 090'''

[0104] Male end 091

[0105] Female end 093

[0106] Connection line 095

[0107] Seat body 100

[0108] Base body 110

[0109] Connection surface 110a

[0110] Accommodation cavity 110b

[0111] Fixing member 117

[0112] Sliding surface 111

[0113] First plate 112

[0114] First connecting block 1121

[0115] First positioning block 1123

[0116] Insertion port 113

[0117] Second plate 114

[0118] Stopper 115

[0119] Third plate 116

[0120] Second connecting block 1161

[0121] Second positioning block 1163

[0122] Limiting portion 130

[0123] Elastic extension piece 131

[0124] Spring piece 133

[0125] Abutting section 1331

[0126] Second bending section 1333

[0127] Reverse edge 1335

[0128] First connecting groove 135

[0129] Second connecting groove 137

[0130] Mounting through hole 139

[0131] Floating unit 200

[0132] Clamping cavity 201

[0133] Opening 201a

[0134] Clamping portion 210

[0135] Window 211

[0136] Elastic piece 230

[0137] First bending section 231

[0138] Elastic section 233

[0139] Engaging groove 2331

[0140] Movable portion 250

[0141] Thin edge 251

[0142] Annular piece 253

[0143] Projection 2531

[0144] Insulating sleeve 270

[0145] stopper 290

[0146] plug 300

[0147] fixed disc 310

[0148] first end 311

[0149] insertion section 330

[0150] engaging protrusion 3301

[0151] arc-shaped end face 350

[0152] second end 351

[0153] first direction X

[0154] second direction Y

[0155] third direction Z

[0156] The following detailed description will further describe the present application with reference to the above-mentioned drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0157] The present application is described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

[0158] Hereinafter, the terms "first", "second", and the like are used only for the purpose of description, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of the technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", and the like can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more. The orientation terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and the like are defined with respect to the orientation in which the components are placed in the drawings, and it should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, which are used for relative description and clarification, and can be changed accordingly according to the change in the orientation in which the components are placed in the drawings.

[0159] In the present application, if used, the term "connected" should be understood broadly, for example, "connected" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrated; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate media. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0160] In the following embodiments are described in detail in conjunction with the schematic drawings, for the convenience of illustration, the drawings showing the local structure of the device will be partially enlarged without the general proportion, and the schematic drawings are only examples, which should not limit the scope of the present application.

[0161] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application more clear, the embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0162] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an electronic device 001' is shown.

[0163] As Figure 1 shown, such electronic device 001' can be a mobile phone. The electronic device 001' includes a middle frame 010', a circuit board 030', a back cover 050' and an antenna 070'. Among them, when the electronic device 001' is a mobile phone, the circuit board 030' is a mobile phone mainboard. The back cover 050' can use glass material, and a film is attached to the side of the back cover 050' facing the circuit board 030' so that the back cover 050' has a preset color. The antenna 070' is fixed on the circuit board 030', when the electronic device 001' is used, the antenna 070' needs to contact the back cover 050' as much as possible, so that the antenna 070' is as close as possible to the surface of the electronic device 001' to receive signals well. The antenna 070' and the circuit board 030' are electrically connected through a spring sheet 031, when the spring sheet 031 is compressed, the antenna 070' can be close to the circuit board 030', when the spring sheet 031 restores the shape, the antenna 070' can be away from the circuit board 030'. When assembling the back cover 050' and the middle frame 010', the back cover 050' is close to the antenna 070' and presses on the antenna 070', the back cover 050' makes the spring sheet 031 compressed to ensure that the antenna 070' is attached to the back cover 050', and the spring sheet 031 is compressed to exert pressure on the film on the back cover 050'. When the film is subjected to pressure, the appearance of the electronic device 001 is affected. The user can obviously see the film mark. The antenna 070' of such electronic device 001' has a relatively good connection with the circuit board 030' and the back cover 050', but the appearance of the electronic device 001' is obviously affected.

[0164] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of an electronic device 001" when assembled is shown. Figure 3The structure schematic diagram of the assembled electronic device 001” is shown. Figure 4 The structure schematic diagram of the connector 090” used by the electronic device 001” before assembly is shown. Figure 5 The structure schematic diagram of the connector 090” used by the electronic device 001” when tolerances occur during assembly is shown.

[0165] Referring to Figure 2 The electronic device 001” can be a mobile phone. The electronic device 001” includes a middle frame 010”, a circuit board 030”, a back cover 050”, and an antenna 070”. When the electronic device 001” is a mobile phone, the circuit board 030” is a mobile phone mainboard. The antenna 070” is fixed on the circuit board 030”, and a male end 091 is arranged on the antenna 070” and a female end 093 is arranged on the circuit board 030”.

[0166] Referring to Figure 3 The male end 091 and the female end 093 together constitute the connector 090”. When the antenna 070” is relatively close to the circuit board 030”, the male end 091 can be inserted into the female end 093, and the connector 090” constituted by the male end 091 and the female end 093 is a conductor, so that the antenna 070” and the circuit board 030” are communicatively connected. It should be understood that in some embodiments, the male end 091 can be fixedly connected to the end of the antenna 070”, and the female end 093 can be fixedly connected to the end of the circuit board 030”. Referring to Figure 4 The groove of the female end 093 exactly matches the male end 091, so that the surface of the male end 091 can be in contact with the inner surface of the female end 093 after the male end 091 is inserted into the female end 093.

[0167] Referring back to Figure 2 The circuit board 030” and the antenna 070” produced in actual production have certain tolerances, or the connection position of the female end 093 and the circuit board 030” deviates, or the connection position of the male end 091 and the antenna 070” deviates, so that the male end 091 and the female end 093 are difficult to align when the middle frame 010” and the back cover 050” on which the antenna 070” is arranged are aligned. Referring to Figure 5 When the male end 091 and the female end 093 are connected when tolerances occur, the male end 091 and the female end 093 can be misaligned, and after the connection position of the male end 091 and the female end 093 changes, internal stress can be formed, which can damage the circuit board 030” or the antenna 070” on the one hand, and can cause greater tolerances in the installation of other components of the electronic device 001” on the other hand.

[0168] Figure 6 The structure schematic diagram of an electronic device 001”’ during assembly is shown.

[0169] As Figure 6As shown, this electronic device 001”' can be a mobile phone. The connector 090”' of this electronic device 001”' includes a male terminal 091 and a female terminal 093. The male terminal 091 is electrically connected to the antenna 070”' terminal via a flexible connecting wire 095, and the female terminal 093 is fixedly connected to the circuit board 030”' terminal, and is also electrically connected to the circuit board 030”' terminal. When the electronic device 001”' is a mobile phone, the circuit board 030”' is the mobile phone motherboard. The slot of the female terminal 093 perfectly matches the male terminal 091, allowing the surface of the male terminal 091 to contact the inner surface of the female terminal 093 after insertion, thus achieving electrical connection between the main circuit board 030”' and the antenna 070”'. Before docking the circuit board 030”' and the antenna 070”', the male terminal 091 can be dragged to move the connecting wire 095, aligning the male terminal 091 with the female terminal 093. After inserting the male terminal 091 into the female terminal 093, the circuit board 030”' and the antenna 070”' are then docked and fixed. The deformation of the flexible connecting wire 095 adapts to the tolerances generated during the production of the electronic device 001”', reducing the internal stress generated after the male terminal 091 and the female terminal 093 are docked.

[0170] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device 001 provided in one embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0171] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, this electronic device 001 can be a mobile phone. This electronic device 001 includes a mid-frame 010, a circuit board 030, a back cover 050, and an antenna 070. The circuit board 030 is fixedly disposed within the mid-frame 010, and the back cover 050, after being fixedly connected to the mid-frame 010, can cover the circuit board 030. When the electronic device 001 is a mobile phone, the circuit board 030 is the phone's motherboard. The antenna 070 is fixedly disposed on the side of the back cover 050 facing the circuit board 030. The back cover 050 forms the outer surface of the electronic device 001. By fitting the antenna 070 against the back cover 050, the effectiveness of the antenna 070 can be improved. The two ends of the connector 090 are respectively connected to the first component and the second component, allowing the first and second components to be combined. In the electronic device 001, the circuit board 030 forms the first component, and the antenna 070 forms the second component. The antenna 070 and the circuit board 030 are connected through the connector 090, enabling signal transmission between the antenna 070 and the circuit board 030.

[0172] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of a connector 090 provided in one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0173] like Figure 9As shown, the connector 090 comprises a seat 100, a floating unit 200 and a plug 300. The floating unit 200 is provided with a clamping cavity 201 extending along a first direction X, so that the plug 300 can be inserted into the clamping cavity 201 along the first direction X. When the plug 300 is inserted into the clamping cavity 201, the plug 300 is in contact with the structure of the floating unit 200 in the clamping cavity 201, so that the plug 300 is electrically connected with the floating unit 200. The floating unit 200 is movably connected with the seat 100, so that the floating unit 200 can move relative to the seat 100 in a second direction Y (not shown) Figure 9 and / or a third direction Z perpendicular to the first direction X, wherein Figure 9 the third direction Z is a left-right direction. During the movement of the floating unit 200 relative to the seat 100, the electrical connection between the floating unit 200 and the seat 100 is maintained. As shown, Figure 8 when the seat 100 is electrically connected with the circuit board 030 and the plug 300 is electrically connected with the antenna 070, the electrical connection between the circuit board 030 and the antenna 070 can be achieved by inserting the plug 300 into the floating unit 200. Moreover, by the movement of the floating unit 200 relative to the seat 100, the tolerance matching in the second direction Y and the third direction Z can be achieved Figure 9 (not shown), the first direction X is a vertical direction, and the third direction Z is a left-right direction. The tolerance matching in the first direction X can be achieved by the depth of the plug 300 inserted into the clamping cavity 201. Thus, the internal stress during the assembly of the circuit board 030 and the antenna 070 can be reduced.

[0174] The seat 100 in the connector 090 is fixedly connected with the circuit board 030, so that the circuit board 030, the seat 100 and the floating unit 200 form a part of the electronic device 001, i.e., an electronic apparatus in the electronic device 001. The plug 300 in the connector 090 is fixedly connected with the antenna 070, so that the antenna 070, the back cover 050 and the plug 300 form another part of the electronic device 001, which forms the electronic device 001 after being connected with the electronic apparatus.

[0175] The floating unit 200, the seat 100 and the plug 300 will be described below by the orientation of the plug 300 inserted into the floating unit 200 along the first direction X.

[0176] As shown, Figure 9As shown, the plug 300 comprises a fixed disc 310, an insertion section 330 and an arc section connected in sequence along the first direction X. The arc section has an arc-shaped end face 350. The insertion section 330 is substantially a cylinder with its axis parallel to the first direction X. When the plug 300 is inserted into the holding cavity 201 along the first direction X, the insertion section 330 is in contact with the portion of the floating unit 200 located in the holding cavity 201. In a cross section perpendicular to the first direction X, the outer diameter of the fixed disc 310 is larger than that of the insertion section 330. As shown, Figure 8 As shown, the end of the fixed disc 310 away from the insertion section 330 forms a first end 311. Since the outer diameter of the fixed disc 310 is larger than that of the insertion section 330, the first end 311 with a larger area can be stably connected with the antenna 070. The first end 311 is welded with the antenna 070, so that the fixed disc 310 is fixedly connected with the antenna 070 and electrically connected with the antenna 070.

[0177] As shown, Figure 9 As shown, when the plug 300 is connected with the holding cavity 201, the second end 351 of the plug 300, i.e. the end of the arc-shaped end face 350 away from the insertion section 330, faces the holding cavity 201. In a cross section perpendicular to the first direction X, the outer diameter of the arc-shaped end face 350 gradually decreases from the position close to the insertion section 330 to the position away from the insertion section 330. On the one hand, the arc-shaped end face 350 can reduce the initial stress when the plug 300 enters the holding cavity 201, and on the other hand, the arc-shaped end face 350 can realize the guiding effect to guide the plug 300 into the holding cavity 201.

[0178] The plug 300 is formed by punching the complete plate material, so that the fixed disc 310, the insertion section 330 and the arc section are integrally formed and fixedly connected. Along the axis parallel to the first direction X, the plug 300 is circumferentially continuous. That is, in a cross section perpendicular to the first direction X, the circumferential direction of the plug 300 has no macroscopic gap. Thus, the entire plug 300 has higher integrity, thereby improving the overall strength of the plug 300 and making the plug 300 have a longer service life.

[0179] The plug 300 is formed by punching the conductor plate material, so that the entire plug 300 is a conductor. When any position of the plug 300 is in contact with the floating unit 200, the plug 300 is electrically connected with the floating unit 200.

[0180] Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the connector 090 provided by the embodiment is shown, wherein the plug 300 is not shown. Figure 11 A structure schematic diagram of the floating unit provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 12A structural schematic view of the floating unit 200 and the seat body 100 from a perspective of viewing the floating unit 200 from a direction away from the seat body 100 is shown. Figure 13 A structural schematic view of the floating unit 200 and the seat body 100 from another perspective of viewing the seat body 100 from a direction away from the floating unit 200 is shown.

[0181] As shown in Figure 10 , the outer contour of the clamping portion 210 is generally in the shape of two connected circular truncated cones, the central axes of the two circular truncated cones are parallel to the first direction X, and the two circular truncated cones have a smaller end in the cross section of the first direction X, which is the fixed end. The fixed ends of the two circular truncated cones are oppositely arranged and fixedly connected. The central axes of the two circular truncated cones coincide, so that the central axes of the circular truncated cones form the central axis of the clamping portion 210. That is, in the orientation of Figure 10 , the clamping portion 210 includes an upper circular truncated cone and a lower circular truncated cone. The upper circular truncated cone gradually decreases in cross-sectional diameter from top to bottom, and the lower circular truncated cone gradually decreases in cross-sectional diameter from bottom to top, and the two circular truncated cones are connected at the end with the smallest cross-sectional diameter.

[0182] As shown in Figure 11 , the clamping portion 210 surrounds the area to form a clamping cavity 201, the clamping cavity 201 extends along the first direction X, the clamping cavity 201 extends along the first direction X through the entire clamping portion 210, and an opening 201a is formed at one end of the clamping portion 210 along the first direction X. The shape of the clamping cavity 201 is generally the same as the outer contour of the clamping portion 210, that is, the clamping cavity 201 is also generally in the shape of two connected circular truncated cones. The thickness of the clamping portion 210 is formed between the outer wall of the clamping portion 210 and the inner wall of the clamping cavity 201, and the thickness of the clamping portion 210 is generally the same at each position of the clamping portion 210.

[0183] It can be understood that the clamping portion 210 can also be designed in other shapes, such as a cylinder, a square shell, etc. The clamping portion 210 has a certain size along the first direction X, and the clamping cavity 201 extending along the first direction X is formed in the clamping portion 210.

[0184] The opening 201a of the clamping portion 210 is configured as a flared opening, which facilitates the insertion of an object into the clamping cavity 201 from the opening 201a. The opening 201a has a third end and a fourth end opposite to the third end. The clamping cavity 201 has a neck section between the third end and the fourth end. In a cross section perpendicular to the first direction X, the cross-sectional area of the clamping cavity 201 gradually decreases from the third end to the neck section, so that the portion of the clamping cavity 201 close to the third end forms a flared opening. The flared opening can guide the plug 300 to be inserted into the clamping cavity 201 to align with the center of the clamping cavity 201.

[0185] The clamping portion 210 is provided with two windows 211. The two windows 211 are oppositely arranged on the two sides of the clamping portion 210, and specifically, the two windows 211 are symmetric with respect to a plane passing through the axis of the circular truncated cone. The floating unit 200 further includes two elastic members 230 fixedly connected to the clamping portion 210. The elastic members 230 correspond to the positions of the windows 211 on the clamping portion 210, and one elastic member 230 corresponds to one window 211.

[0186] The elastic members 230 are fixedly connected to the clamping portion 210 and extend from the end of the clamping portion 210 close to the opening 201a to the end of the window 211 away from the opening 201a. After elastic deformation, part of the elastic member 230 can extend out of the clamping cavity 201 through the window 211. The provision of the window 211 allows the elastic member 230 to have a larger deformation range.

[0187] The two elastic members 230 are oppositely arranged, and when the plug 300 is inserted into the clamping cavity 201, the two elastic members 230 can act on the outer side of the plug 300. The two elastic members 230 provide elastic force to press on the surface of the plug 300, so that the elastic member 230 and the plug 300 inserted into the clamping portion 210 maintain a contact relationship. Correspondingly, the two elastic members 230 can adapt to different sizes of the plug 300 inserted into the clamping cavity 201 by deformation, or adapt to different positions of the same plug 300 in the first direction X.

[0188] It can be understood that the number of elastic members 230 can also be three, four or other numbers. The plurality of elastic members 230 press on the surface of the plug 300 inserted into the clamping cavity 201, which can further make the force on the outer surface of the object uniform. The number of elastic members 230 can also be one. When there is only one elastic member 230, the elastic member 230 and the inner wall of the clamping cavity 201 jointly hold the plug 300 inserted into the clamping cavity 201, thereby maintaining the contact between the plug 300 inserted into the clamping cavity 201 and the floating unit 200.

[0189] As Figure 12As shown, in some embodiments, the end of the elastic member 230 fixed to the retaining portion 210 can form a first bent segment 231. In a cross-section parallel to the first direction X, the first bent segment 231 is U-shaped, having a first connecting end and a second connecting end, the orientations of which are approximately parallel. The connection between the elastic member 230 and the retaining portion 210 via the first bent segment 231 can improve the connection strength, reduce stress concentration at the connection point between the elastic member 230 and the retaining portion 210, and improve the stability of the retaining portion 210 and the elastic member 230, making it less likely for the elastic member 230 to detach from the retaining portion 210.

[0190] Specifically, the elastic element 230 and the retaining part 210 can be fixed in various ways. For example, the elastic element 230 and the retaining part 210 can be manufactured separately, and then the first bent section 231 of the elastic element 230 can be welded to the retaining part 210. Another example is that when manufacturing the retaining part 210, an extended sheet-like structure is reserved at the position where the elastic element 230 is to be set, and then part of the sheet-like structure is stamped and bent so that the sheet-like structure forms the elastic element 230, and the continuous part of the elastic element 230 and the retaining part 210 forms the first bent section 231. In this way, the elastic element 230 and the retaining part 210 are integrally formed and have high connection strength.

[0191] The elastic element 230 is arc-shaped and extends from the first bent section 231 in a direction away from the opening 201a. As the elastic element 230 extends away from the opening 201a, that is, from the third end to the fourth end, it approaches the axis of the holding cavity 201. The portion of the elastic element 230 near the axis of the holding cavity 201 forms an elastic segment 233. When an object is inserted into the holding cavity 201 along the first direction X from the opening 201a, the elastic segment 233 contacts the surface of the object. The portion of the elastic element 230 located near the opening 201a in the elastic segment 233 can guide the movement of the object, and this allows the object to gradually deform the elastic element 230, thereby reducing the instantaneous deformation of the elastic element 230. The smooth deformation of the elastic element 230 reduces the difficulty of inserting the object into the holding cavity 201 and also increases the service life of the elastic element 230. The surface of the elastic segment 233 facing the axis of the retaining cavity 201 forms part of the inner wall of the retaining cavity 201.

[0192] like Figure 13 As shown, when the elastic segment 233 of the elastic member 230 continues to extend towards the fourth end, it extends away from the axis of the retaining cavity 201, so that the surface where the elastic segment 233 needs to be close to the axis of the retaining cavity 201 can be relatively smooth.

[0193] Please refer to it again. Figure 8A engagement protrusion 3301 is provided on the outer periphery of the insertion section 330 of the plug 300, and an engagement groove 2331 is provided on the elastic section 233 of the elastic member 230. When the plug 300 is inserted into the retaining cavity 201 along the first direction X, the engagement protrusion 3301 first contacts the part of the elastic section 233 without the engagement groove 2331. The engagement protrusion 3301 pushes open the elastic section 233, causing the elastic section 233 to elastically displace outward from the retaining cavity 201. When the plug 300 continues to be inserted into the retaining cavity 201 along the first direction X until the engagement protrusion 3301 aligns with the engagement groove 2331, the elastic section 233 suddenly elastically displaces, causing the engagement groove 2331 to displace towards the engagement protrusion 3301 until the engagement protrusion 3301 is accommodated in the engagement groove 2331. Due to the sudden elastic displacement of the elastic section 233, the elastic section 233 experiences a sudden and violent vibration, causing the elastic section 233 to emit a clicking sound. When the operator inserts the plug 300 into the holding cavity 201, if a clicking sound is heard, it can be determined that the plug 300 has been successfully connected to the floating unit 200, and that the plug 300 has been inserted to a certain depth to complete the electrical connection between the plug 300 and the floating unit 200.

[0194] The elastic element 230 can be made of copper sheet, which can produce a certain elastic deformation and has good electrical conductivity, so that when the elastic element 230 comes into contact with the object, the object and the elastic element 230 can be electrically connected.

[0195] Understandably, other materials can also be used for the elastic element 230.

[0196] The holding part 210 has a movable part 250 fixedly provided at its fourth end. The movable part 250 is arranged in a ring shape at the fourth end of the holding part 210. The movable part 250 extends from the outer periphery of the holding part 210 in a direction away from the holding cavity 201. The end of the movable part 250 away from the holding part 210 is a plane perpendicular to the first direction X.

[0197] like Figure 10 As shown, an insulating collar 270 is also provided on the outer periphery of the floating unit 200. The insulating collar 270 is fixedly connected to the third end of the holding part 210. The insulating collar 270 extends from the third end to the fourth end, wrapping around the outer periphery of the holding part 210. The insulating collar 270 can protect the holding part 210 and also minimize the accidental contact of other components with the holding part 210, thus forming an electrical connection with the holding part 210.

[0198] The insulating collar 270 extends from the third end to the fourth end to cover at least a portion of the two windows 211, which can reduce the probability of debris entering the holding cavity 201 through the windows 211 and keep the holding cavity 201 clean.

[0199] Figure 14A structural schematic diagram of the seat body 100 is shown.

[0200] As shown in the drawings, Figure 14 The seat body 100 includes a base body 110 and a limiting part 130. The base body 110 is fixedly connected with the circuit board 030. The base body 110 is substantially a square flat plate. The limiting part 130 includes three elastic sheets 133. The three elastic sheets 133 are respectively arranged at three side edges of the base body 110.

[0201] As shown in the drawings, Figure 12 One side of the base body 110 forms a sliding surface 111 perpendicular to the first direction X. The elastic sheets 133 are arranged on the sliding surface 111 of the base body 110. Specifically, the elastic sheet 133 includes a bearing segment 1331 and a second bending segment 1333. The bearing segment 1331 extends from the position of the side edge of the base body 110 to the central position of the base body 110. The bearing segment 1331 is arranged obliquely with the base body 110. The bearing segment 1331 has a gap with the base body 110. The gap gradually decreases from the position close to the side edge of the base body 110 to the central position of the base body 110. The second bending segment 1333 is in a U shape and has a third connecting end and a fourth connecting end. The third connecting end is fixedly connected with the base body 110. The fourth connecting end is fixedly connected with the bearing segment 1331.

[0202] The end of the bearing segment 1331 away from the second bending segment 1333 forms a force applying end. When a force in the first direction X is applied to the force applying end to make the force applying end away from the sliding surface 111, the elastic sheet 133 elastically deforms and stores elastic potential energy. When the force applied to the force applying end disappears, the elasticity releases the stored elastic potential energy to make the elastic sheet 133 restore the shape, that is, the force applying end returns to the direction of the sliding surface 111.

[0203] Since the three elastic sheets 133 are arranged at the three side edges of the base body 110, the side of the base body 110 on which the elastic sheet 133 is not arranged forms an insertion opening 113. The force applying ends of the two opposite elastic sheets 133 form a first dimension perpendicular to the first direction X. The outer diameter of the movable part 250 is greater than the first dimension. The outer diameter of the fourth end of the clamping part 210 is smaller than the first dimension. Therefore, the movable part 250 can be inserted from the insertion opening 113 into the gap between the bearing segment 1331 and the sliding surface 111. The force applying end applies force to the movable part 250 to make the movable part 250 generate pressure acting on the sliding surface 111, that is, to make the movable part 250 maintain contact with the sliding surface 111.

[0204] The force applying end of the bearing segment 1331 is further provided with a reverse edge 1335. The reverse edge 1335 extends in an arc shape from the side of the force applying end away from the sliding surface 111. The reverse edge 1335 can effectively reduce the probability of scratching the movable part 250 by the force applying end. In addition, the reverse edge 1335 can make the movable part 250 more easily enter between the bearing segment 1331 and the sliding surface 111 along the sliding surface.

[0205] The movable part 250 has a circumferential edge about an axis perpendicular to the sliding surface 111, that is, an axis parallel to the first direction X. The edge of the movable part 250 has a thin edge 251, the size of which is smaller than the size of the movable part 250 in the direction perpendicular to the sliding surface 111. A chamfer is provided around the outer periphery of the movable part 250, forming the thin edge 251. When the movable part 250 slides along the sliding surface 111 from the insertion port 113, the thin edge 251 contacts the force-applying end first. The thin edge 251 has a smaller size in the first direction X, which reduces the initial force required by the movable part 250 to push the force-applying end of the spring piece 133 away from the sliding surface 111, facilitating the extension of the movable part 250 between the spring piece 133 and the sliding surface 111 via the insertion port 113.

[0206] It is understandable that rounded corners are provided around the outer periphery of the movable part 250, and the rounded corners can also form a thin edge 251.

[0207] like Figure 12 As shown, a stop 115 is also provided at the edge of the base 110 corresponding to the insertion port 113. That is, a stop 115 is provided on the edge of the base 110 on the side where the spring piece 133 is not provided. The stop 115 can be bent relative to the sliding surface 111. When it is necessary for the movable part 250 to be inserted into the gap between the spring piece 133 and the sliding surface 111 through the insertion port 113, or when it is necessary for the movable part 250 to slide out of the sliding surface 111 through the insertion port 113, the stop 115 can be made parallel to the base 110, and the side of the stop 115 corresponding to the sliding surface 111 is flush with the sliding surface 111. When it is necessary to maintain the engagement between the movable part 250 and the seat 100, the stop 115 is bent so that the stop 115 protrudes from the sliding surface 111. The force-applying end of the spring piece 133 opposite to the stop member 115 forms a second dimension perpendicular to the first direction X between it and the stop member 115. The outer diameter of the movable part 250 is larger than the first dimension, while the outer diameter of the fourth end of the retaining part 210 is smaller than the first dimension, thereby allowing the movable part 250 to move closer to or further away from the stop member 115 along the sliding surface 111. The movable part 250 is difficult to disengage from the force-applying end during movement, allowing the movable part 250 to maintain contact with the sliding surface 111.

[0208] The base 110 and the limiting part 130 are manufactured by stamping from a single piece of material, which makes the overall integrity of the base 100 stronger. The base 100 has good electrical conductivity.

[0209] The base body 110 and the limiting part 130 are first manufactured by stamping, and then the movable part 250 is inserted from the insertion port 113 between the limiting part 130 and the base body 110, so as to realize the cooperation of the movable part 250 and the seat body 100. The force applying end in the limiting part 130 can be stamped to be as close as possible to the sliding surface 111, so that the force applying end applies greater pressure to the movable part 250, and the movable part 250 is tightly attached to the sliding surface 111.

[0210] It can be understood that the limiting part 130 can also include four elastic sheets 133, and the four elastic sheets 133 are respectively arranged at the four sides of the base body 110. Such a seat body 100 can be manufactured by stamping a whole piece of material, and three elastic sheets 133 are first stamped, and then the movable part 250 is assembled with the seat body 100, and the last elastic sheet 133 is stamped. When stamping the last elastic sheet 133, the impact force of the elastic sheet 133 acting on the movable part 250 needs to be controlled to avoid stamping deformation of the stamped part. The movable part 250 can also be arranged on the material to be stamped, and then the four elastic sheets 133 are stamped at the same time. The impact force of the elastic sheet 133 acting on the movable part 250 needs to be controlled to avoid stamping deformation of the stamped part. The base body 110 and the movable part 250 can also be assembled by a fixed connection form such as welding, and then the limiting part 130 is fixed around the base body 110.

[0211] It can be understood that the base body 110 can also not be a square sheet, but a circular sheet, an oval sheet or other shape structures, and the sliding surface 111 is formed for the movable part 250 to slide. The limiting part 130 is arranged around the base body 110 to limit the activity area of the movable part 250, and the movable part 250 is attached to the sliding surface 111.

[0212] The seat body 100 is made of a conductor as a whole, so that the seat body 100 is electrically connected with the floating unit 200. The movable part 250, the clamping part 210 and the elastic part 230 in the floating unit 200 are integrally formed by a first conductor, and the seat body 100 is integrally formed by a second conductor. When the movable part 250 is attached to the base body 110 on the sliding surface 111, the seat body 100 is electrically connected with the floating unit 200, and then the antenna 070 is electrically connected with the circuit board 030.

[0213] It can be understood that the seat body 100 can also be integrally formed without the conductor, and the seat body 100 includes a second conductor extending from a side of the seat body 100 fixedly connected to the circuit board 030 to the sliding surface 111. When the movable part 250 slides on the sliding surface 111, the movable part 250 contacts the second conductor, so that the movable part 250 is electrically connected to the circuit board 030. The second conductor is composed of two conductive sheets and a wire connecting the two conductive sheets, one of the conductive sheets is connected to the circuit board 030, and the other conductive sheet forms the sliding surface 111. Similarly, the movable part 250, the clamping part 210 and the elastic member 230 in the floating unit 200 can also be integrally formed without the first conductor, and the floating unit 200 includes a first conductor extending from the movable part 250 to the elastic section 233 of the elastic member 230. When the movable part 250 slides on the sliding surface 111, the movable part 250 contacts the second conductor, so that the movable part 250 is electrically connected to the elastic section 233. The first conductor is composed of two conductive sheets and a wire connecting the two conductive sheets, one of the conductive sheets is arranged on a side of the movable part 250 contacting the sliding surface 111, and the other conductive sheet covers a surface of the elastic member 230.

[0214] It can be understood that the connecting line 095 as shown in FIG. 1B can also be arranged on the seat body 100 or the plug 300, and the seat body and the circuit board 030 are connected through the connecting line 095, or the plug 300 and the rear cover 050 are connected through the connecting line 095. The connecting line 095 can further enhance the effect of reducing the tolerance influence of the connector 090. Figure 6

[0215] It can be understood that the electronic device 001 can include a camera module, the circuit board 030 forms a first piece, the camera module forms a second piece, and the connector connects the circuit board 030 and the camera module, so that the camera module and the circuit board 030 maintain a certain positional relationship and can maintain the electrical connection between the camera module and the circuit board 030. The electronic device can also include an inductor module, the circuit board 030 forms a first piece, the inductor module forms a second piece, and the connector connects the circuit board 030 and the inductor module, so that the inductor module and the circuit board 030 maintain a certain positional relationship and can maintain the electrical connection between the inductor module and the circuit board 030.

[0216] It can be understood that the first piece and the second piece in the electronic device 001 can be interchanged, that is, the first piece is connected to the plug 300, and the second piece is connected to the seat body 100. The first piece includes a circuit board, a device module (for example, a camera module, a display module, etc.), the second piece includes a circuit board, a device module (for example, a camera module, a display module, etc.), and the first piece and the second piece are connected through the connector provided in the embodiments of the present application.

[0217] Figure 15 ​A partial flow chart of a method for manufacturing the electronic device 001 is shown.

[0218] As shown in Figure 15 , the method is used for manufacturing the electronic device 001. The method comprises:

[0219] S1. Welding the first end 311 of the plug 300 to the antenna 070, so that the antenna 070 is electrically connected to the plug 300.

[0220] S2. Assembling the antenna 070 to the cover of the electronic device 001, and fixing the relative position of the antenna 070 and the cover of the electronic device 001.

[0221] S3. Installing the circuit board 030 into the middle frame 010, and fixing the relative position of the circuit board 030 and the middle frame 010.

[0222] S4. Docking the cover of the electronic device 001 and the middle frame 010, and driving the cover of the electronic device 001 and the middle frame 010 to relatively close along the first direction X, so that the plug 300 is inserted into the clamping cavity 201.

[0223] It can be understood that the order of steps S1, S2 and S3 can be changed, as long as steps S1, S2 and S3 are completed before step S4.

[0224] By fixing the middle frame 010 and the circuit board 030 through step S3, the circuit board 030 is protected in the middle frame 010, and the middle frame 010 can be connected to the back cover 050. In step S4, the plug 300 and the clamping cavity 201 are docked. If there is a production tolerance or an assembly tolerance in the production process before step S4, the tolerance in the first direction X can be eliminated by the floating of the floating unit 200 on the base, and the change of the depth of the plug 300 inserted into the clamping cavity 201 can realize the elimination of the tolerance in the first direction X.

[0225] Before step S1, the plug 300 in the connector 090 is also manufactured by a connector 090 manufacturing method. The connector 090 manufacturing method comprises:

[0226] S101. Providing a conductor plate, and placing the conductor plate on a first mold with a forming hole.

[0227] S102. Aligning the forming hole of the first mold with a second mold, and the second mold impacts the first mold, so that the conductor plate is punched into the forming hole.

[0228] The plug 300 made by the manufacturing method has stronger integrity, so that the overall strength of the plug 300 is improved. In addition, the plug 300 is made of the conductor plate material, so that the conductive performance of the plug 300 is improved.

[0229] Before step S2, the floating unit 200 and the seat body 100 in the connector 090 are also made by a connector 090 manufacturing method, which includes the following steps:

[0230] S201. Punch the first substrate to form the clamping portion 210 and the movable portion 250, and punch the elastic member 230 on the clamping portion 210, and the elastic section 233 of the elastic member 230 extends into the clamping cavity 201 of the clamping portion 210.

[0231] S202. Use the insulating material to injection mold at the end of the clamping portion 210 away from the movable portion 250, and form the insulating collar 270 outside the clamping portion 210.

[0232] S203. Punch the second substrate including the base body 110, so that the edge of the base body 110 forms the limiting portion 130 extending on the sliding surface 111, and forms the insertion opening 113 on one side of the base body 110.

[0233] S204. Drive the movable portion 250 to slide along the sliding surface 111 from the insertion opening 113, so that the movable portion 250 is inserted between the sliding surface 111 and the limiting portion 130.

[0234] S205. Bend the stopper 115 on the base body 110, so that the stopper surface protrudes from the sliding surface 111.

[0235] In step S201, the unformed elastic member 230 in the first substrate extends from the clamping portion 210 away from the movable portion 250, and the first bending section 231 is formed at the end of the elastic member 230 by punching, so that the elastic member 230 extends from the third end to the fourth end of the clamping portion 210.

[0236] In step S202, the insulating material covers the outer periphery of the clamping portion 210 by injection molding, and covers at least part of the two windows 211. The insulating collar 270 formed after the insulating material is molded can effectively protect the clamping portion 210, and can also reduce the probability of foreign matter entering the clamping cavity 201.

[0237] In step S203, the second substrate is a substantially cross-shaped plate including a middle region and four legs, the middle region forms the base body 110, and three of the legs are punched and bent to form the elastic sheet 133, and the head of the leg not punched forms the stopper 115.

[0238] In step S204, the position of the un-stamped leg forms the insertion port 113.

[0239] In step S205, after the movable part 250 is inserted between the abutting section 1331 and the sliding surface 111, the bent stopper 115 limits the movable part 250 on the base 110.

[0240] The floating unit 200 and the seat 100 made by this manufacturing method can have stronger integrity, so that the overall strength of the floating unit 200 and the seat 100 is improved. In addition, the plug 300 is made of a conductor plate as a whole, so that the conductive performance of the plug 300 is improved. The seat 100 and the floating unit 200 are manufactured separately, so that the production difficulty is reduced. In addition, the good products can be screened separately, so that the material utilization rate is improved and the production cost is reduced.

[0241] Figure 16 A structure diagram of the connector 090 provided by another embodiment of the application is shown. Figure 17 A structure diagram of the cooperation of the floating unit 200 and the seat 100 in this connector 090 is shown. Figure 18 A structure diagram of the cooperation of the floating unit 200 and the seat 100 in this connector 090 is shown from one perspective, wherein the floating unit 200 is not provided with the insulating sleeve 270. Figure 18 A structure diagram of the cooperation of the floating unit 200 and the seat 100 in this connector 090 is shown from another perspective, wherein the floating unit 200 is not provided with the insulating sleeve 270.

[0242] As shown in Figure 16 The plug 300 is inserted into the clamping part 210 from the third end of the clamping part 210, and the movable part 250 in the floating unit 200 extends radially at the fourth end of the clamping part 210, and the movable part 250 is substantially a circular ring.

[0243] As shown in Figure 17 The insulating sleeve 270 is arranged at the third end of the clamping part 210, and the insulating sleeve 270 can protect the clamping part 210 and reduce the probability of the clamping part 210 directly contacting the peripheral conductor. In addition, the insulating sleeve 270 can also reduce the probability of foreign matter entering the clamping cavity 201 of the clamping part 210.

[0244] As shown in Figure 18 The seat 100 includes the base 110 and the limiting part 130, the base 110 can be fixedly connected with the circuit board 030, and the limiting part 130 is fixed to the base 110 and then connected with the floating unit 200, and the limiting part 130 guides the moving direction of the floating unit 200.

[0245] As shown in Figure 19As shown, the base 110 includes four block-shaped fixing members 117, which have connecting surfaces 110a. The fixing members 117 are made of copper, and the connecting surfaces 110a can be used for soldering. After the fixing members 117 are soldered with the pins on the circuit board 030, the fixing members 117 are electrically connected with the circuit board 030.

[0246] The four fixing members 117 are evenly distributed around the central axis of the clamping portion 210. The limiting portion 130 includes four elastic extension members 131, one end of each of the elastic extension members 131 is connected with a fixing member 117, and the other end is connected with the movable portion 250. The elastic extension members 131 are arc-shaped rods, and are made of copper, which has good electrical conductivity and can be elastically deformed.

[0247] The side of the elastic extension members 131, the side of the fixing members 117, and the side of the movable portion 250 that are close to the circuit board 030 are substantially flush. The side of the elastic extension members 131, the side of the fixing members 117, and the side of the movable portion 250 that are away from the circuit board 030 are substantially flush. The fixing members 117, the movable portion 250, and the elastic extension members 131 can be made of the same copper plate through turning or other processes.

[0248] The elastic extension members 131 can provide the floating unit 200 with a force parallel to the first direction X, so that the floating unit 200 is as close to the surface of the circuit board 030 as possible. When the floating unit 200 is subjected to a force perpendicular to the first direction X, the elastic extension members 131 can deform to allow the floating unit 200 to move relative to the fixing members 117.

[0249] The base 110 is made of copper as a whole, and the movable portion 250, the clamping portion 210, and the elastic member 230 in the floating unit 200 are also made of copper as a whole. Therefore, the circuit board 030 is electrically connected with the elastic member 230, and when the plug 300 is inserted into the clamping cavity 201 and contacts the elastic member 230, the circuit board 030 is electrically connected with the antenna 070.

[0250] It can be understood that the seat body 100 can also not be entirely a conductor. The base body 110 includes a first conductive part extending from a position where the base body 110 is connected with the circuit board 030 to a position where the base body 110 is connected with the limiting part 130. The limiting part 130 includes a second conductive part extending from a position where the base body 110 is connected with the limiting part 130 to a position where the limiting part 130 is connected with the movable part 250. The movable part 250 includes a third conductive part extending from a position where the movable part 250 is connected with the limiting part 130 to a position where the movable part 250 is connected with the clamping part 210. The clamping part 210 includes a fourth conductive part extending from a position where the movable part 250 is connected with the clamping part 210 to a position where the clamping part 210 is connected with the elastic part 230. The elastic part 230 includes a fifth conductive part extending from a position where the elastic section 233 is in contact with the plug 300 to a position where the elastic part 230 is connected with the clamping part 210. If the electrical connection is achieved through the clamping part 210 and the plug 300, the fifth conductive part can not be arranged in the elastic part 230.

[0251] It can be understood that the movable part 250 in the above scheme is the part of the floating unit 200 connecting the clamping part 210 and the elastic extension part 131. The movable part 250 can also not extend from the outer periphery of the clamping part 210 in a direction away from the clamping cavity 201. The movable part 250 continues to extend along the extension direction of the clamping part 210. The movable part 250 plays a role of the elastic extension part 131 on one hand and provides a flat end surface facing the circuit board 030 on the other hand, greatly reducing the probability of the movable part 250 scratching the circuit board 030.

[0252] Figure 20 A structure schematic view of the connector 090 according to another embodiment of the present application is shown from one perspective when the floating unit 200 and the seat body 100 are matched. Figure 21 A structure schematic view of the connector 090 according to another embodiment of the present application is shown from another perspective when the floating unit 200 and the seat body 100 are matched. Figure 22 A sectional view of the connector 090 according to another embodiment of the present application is shown when the floating unit 200 and the seat body 100 are matched.

[0253] As shown in Figure 20 The seat body 100 of the connector 090 according to the embodiment of the present application includes the base body 110 and the limiting part 130. The base body 110 includes the first plate 112, the second plate 114 and the third plate 116.

[0254] One side of the second plate 114 is used for fixed connection with the circuit board 030, and the other side forms the sliding surface 111. The first plate 112 and the third plate 116 are oppositely arranged on two sides of the second plate 114 and extend perpendicularly to the sliding surface 111.

[0255] Specifically, the first plate 112 is provided with a first connecting block 1121 at one end thereof away from the second plate 114, the third plate 116 is provided with a second connecting block 1161 at one end thereof away from the second plate 114, and the limiting portion 130 is substantially plate-shaped and is provided with a first connecting slot 135 and a second connecting slot 137. When the limiting portion 130 is moved along the first direction X to be close to the base body 110 and is matched with the base body 110, the first connecting block 1121 is inserted into the first connecting slot 135, and the second connecting block 1161 is inserted into the second connecting slot 137. Through the matching of the first connecting slot 135 and the first connecting block 1121 and the matching of the second connecting slot 137 and the second connecting block 1161, the movement of the limiting portion 130 relative to the base body 110 in each direction perpendicular to the first direction X can be limited, and the first direction X is a direction perpendicular to the sliding surface 111. Please refer to Figure 21 The limiting portion 130 is located at one end of the base body 110 away from the second plate 114, so that the limiting portion 130 and the sliding surface 111 form a receiving cavity 110b.

[0256] Please refer to Figure 22 The first connecting slot 135 also has a slot bottom perpendicular to the first direction X, and similarly, the second connecting slot 137 also has a slot bottom perpendicular to the first direction X, and the two slot bottoms respectively abut the first connecting block 1121 and the second connecting block 1161, so as to stop the limiting block from moving away from the sliding surface 111. The first plate 112 is also provided with a first positioning block 1123 extending toward the third plate 116, and the third plate 116 is also provided with a second positioning block 1163 extending toward the first plate 112. The first positioning block 1123 and the second positioning block 1163 abut on the limiting portion 130, so as to stop the limiting block from moving toward the sliding surface 111.

[0257] Figure 23 A structural schematic diagram of the base body 100 in the connector 090 according to another embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0258] As shown in Figure 22 and Figure 23 , the limiting portion 130 is provided with a mounting through hole 139, the movable portion 250 in the floating unit 200 is located in the receiving cavity 110b, and the clamping portion 210 in the floating unit 200 extends out of the receiving cavity 110b through the mounting through hole 139.

[0259] Figure 24 A structural schematic diagram of the floating unit 200 in the connector 090 according to another embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0260] As shown in Figure 24 , the movable portion 250 includes three annular pieces 253 arranged at intervals along the second direction Y, and the center through holes of the annular pieces 253 are coaxial and parallel to the second direction Y. The second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X.

[0261] As shown in Figure 22 Fig. 6, the ring 253 has a small weight, but has a large outer surface to fit the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 110b, which can make the movable part 250 have good stability when moving in the accommodating cavity 110b, and also make the movable part 250 have a small weight. The end of the ring 253 away from the sliding surface 111 abuts against the sliding surface 111. The end of the ring 253 close to the sliding surface 111 is provided with a protrusion 2531, which abuts against the sliding surface 111.

[0262] Each ring 253 is provided with one protrusion 2531, so that the movable part 250 is provided with three protrusions 2531, and the three protrusions 2531 are not collinear, which can avoid the situation that the movable part 250 rotates around an axis when all the protrusions 2531 are located on the axis.

[0263] The clamping part 210 is fixedly connected with each ring 253 and extends out of the accommodating cavity 110b through the mounting through hole 139. The outer wall of the clamping part 210 and the inner wall of the mounting through hole 139 form a moving gap, so that the clamping part 210 moves relative to the seat body 100 towards the position of the moving gap, and in this process, the part of the moving gap is reduced. In the process that the clamping part 210 moves relative to the seat body 100 towards the position of the moving gap, since the limiting part 130 always presses the ring 253 towards the sliding surface 111, the protrusion 2531 on the ring 253 always contacts the sliding surface 111. The ring 253 is made of a conductor, and the second plate 114 is also made of a conductor, so that the electrical connection between the ring 253 and the base body 110 can be maintained.

[0264] The floating unit 200 further comprises a stop part 290, which is fixedly connected with the clamping part 210 and is arranged on the side of the limiting part 130 away from the sliding surface 111. Between the stop part 290 and the limiting part 130, there is a anti-tilting gap in the first direction X. Due to the anti-tilting gap, in the process that the floating unit 200 moves relative to the seat body 100 in the direction perpendicular to the first direction X, the floating unit 200 tries not to contact the surface of the limiting part 130 away from the sliding surface 111. When the floating unit 200 is subjected to a biasing force and tilts relative to the sliding surface 111, the anti-tilting gap becomes smaller until the stop part 290 contacts the surface of the limiting part 130. When the limiting part 130 contacts the stop part 290, the limiting part 130 can prevent the further movement of the stop part 290, thereby preventing the further tilting of the floating unit 200. Therefore, the stop part 290 can control the tilting of the floating unit 200 relative to the sliding surface 111 within a safe range, and try to avoid the situation that the tilting of the floating unit 200 relative to the sliding surface 111 is too large, which causes the failure of the cooperation between the floating unit 200 and the sliding surface 111.

[0265] Understandably, when the circuit board 030 and antenna 070 are used together, the base 100 can be fixed to the antenna 070, while the plug 300 can be fixed to the circuit board 030. This method can also reduce tolerance misalignment through the floating unit 200, which is movable in a direction perpendicular to the first direction X. Furthermore, the insertion depth of the plug 300 can also reduce misalignment caused by tolerance in the first direction X.

[0266] Understandably, this connector 090 can be used not only for mobile phones, but also for connecting other electronic devices 001.

[0267] Understandably, in addition to achieving signal connection through the cooperation of the base 100, the floating unit 200 and the plug 300, this connector 090 can also be used purely for physical connection so that the structure connected by the base 100 and the structure connected by the plug 300 maintain a relative positional relationship.

[0268] In the aforementioned electronic device 001, the antenna 070 and circuit board 030 are connected via connector 090. The floating unit 200 can float relative to the base 100, thereby reducing a certain amount of tolerance in all directions perpendicular to the first direction X. The plug 300 is inserted into the holding cavity 201 along the first direction X to a certain depth, further reducing tolerance in the first direction X.

[0269] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be covered within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, Includes a base and floating units; The seat includes a base and a limiting part. The limiting part is connected to the base. The limiting part includes a spring piece. One end of the spring piece is fixedly connected to the base, and the other end forms an elastic end. The floating unit includes a movable part and a retaining part. The retaining part forms a retaining cavity extending in a first direction. The retaining cavity has an opening at one end in the first direction. The movable part connects the retaining part to the base. The movable part contacts the elastic end on one side and the base on the other side. The movable part is slidably clamped between the base and the elastic end, restricting the displacement of the movable part in the first direction and enabling the movable part to move relative to the base in directions perpendicular to the first direction.

2. The connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The substrate has a sliding surface; The limiting part acts on the movable part, causing the movable part to contact the sliding surface, and the movable part can slide relative to the base along the sliding surface.

3. The connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The floating unit includes a first conductor, the first conductor having a first conductive surface in contact with the sliding surface; The seat includes a second conductor that contacts the first conductor, and the second conductor forms a connecting surface on the side opposite to the sliding surface.

4. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple spring pieces are provided, and the multiple spring pieces are arranged around the movable part on the base.

5. The connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The area on the sliding surface where the limiting part is not provided forms an insertion port; The movable part can be moved out of the sliding surface from the insertion port along a first direction, the first direction being parallel to the sliding surface.

6. The connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The substrate is provided with a stop at the insertion port, and the stop can be bent relative to the substrate to protrude from the sliding surface.

7. The connector as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The movable part has a circumferential edge about an axis perpendicular to the sliding surface; The edge of the movable part is provided with a thin edge, and the size of the thin edge is smaller than the size of the movable part in the direction perpendicular to the sliding surface.

8. The connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The floating unit also includes an elastic element, which is fixedly connected to the holding part; The elastic element has an elastic segment that can extend movably into the retaining cavity relative to the retaining portion.

9. The connector as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, At least two of the elastic elements are connected to the retaining portion circumferentially around the retaining cavity.

10. The connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The opening of the retaining part is an flared opening.

11. The connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The floating unit also includes an insulating collar, which is sleeved on the outside of the holding part.

12. The connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, It also includes the plug; The plug has a first end and a second end opposite to each other; The plug has an insertion section between the first end and the second end, and the second end can be inserted into the retaining cavity so that the insertion section contacts and engages with the inner wall of the retaining cavity.

13. The connector as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The plug is circumferentially continuous along an axis parallel to the first direction.

14. The connector as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The plug has an arc-shaped end face at the second end.

15. The connector as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, In the first direction, the extension length of the holding cavity is greater than the extension length of the insertion segment.

16. The connector as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The floating unit also includes an elastic element, which is fixedly connected to the holding part; The elastic element has an elastic segment that can extend movably into the retaining cavity relative to the retaining portion; The plug is provided with an engagement protrusion, and the elastic segment is provided with an engagement groove for inserting into the engagement protrusion.

17. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a circuit board and a connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the base is fixedly connected to the circuit board.

18. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes a circuit board, a back cover, and a connector as described in any one of claims 12 to 16; The substrate is fixedly connected to the circuit board; The rear cover includes an antenna, and the first end of the plug is fixedly connected to the antenna; The back cover is mated with the circuit board, allowing the plug to be inserted into the retaining cavity.

19. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes a circuit board, a back cover, and a connector as described in any one of claims 12 to 16; The rear cover includes an antenna, and the base is fixedly connected to the antenna; The first end of the plug is fixedly connected to the circuit board; The back cover is mated with the circuit board, allowing the plug to be inserted into the retaining cavity.

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