Connectors and connector assemblies

Abstract

This invention discloses a connector and a connector assembly. The connector includes a terminal block, an upper row of terminals, a lower row of terminals, a wire frame, a base, and a cable. The terminal block includes an insertion portion. The upper row of terminals includes a plurality of upper row signal terminals disposed within the terminal block. The lower row of terminals includes a plurality of lower row signal terminals disposed within the terminal block. The wire frame is connected to the terminal block. The base is connected to the terminal block and covers the wire frame. The cable passes through the base and is disposed on the wire frame, and is electrically connected to the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals within the base.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connector and connector assembly, and more particularly to a waterproof connector and connector assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, connectors are mated using male and female terminals, and their locking mechanisms are quite complex. Furthermore, existing technologies separate accessories from the main body, increasing the difficulty of waterproofing. In addition, the complex locking mechanism is not easy to use. Moreover, the solder area of ​​connectors is often too small, making soldering difficult and resulting in poor soldering quality, which in turn affects the signal transmission quality of the connector. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, according to some embodiments, the present invention provides a connector comprising a terminal block, an upper row of terminals, a lower row of terminals, a wire frame, a base, and a cable. The terminal block includes an insertion portion. The upper row of terminals includes a plurality of upper row signal terminals disposed within the terminal block. The lower row of terminals includes a plurality of lower row signal terminals disposed within the terminal block. The wire frame is connected to the terminal block. The base is connected to the terminal block and covers the wire frame. The cable passes through the base and is disposed on the wire frame, and is electrically connected within the base to the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals.

[0004] In some embodiments, the terminal block further includes a receiving groove for accommodating an upper row of terminals and a lower row of terminals. The upper row of signal terminals and the lower row of signal terminals each include a body segment, and the body segment and the receiving groove are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0005] In some embodiments, the insertion part further includes a mating interface, and the terminal block further includes a receiving groove, with the mating interface communicating with the receiving groove.

[0006] In some embodiments, the receiving slot is perpendicular to the opposite interface.

[0007] In some embodiments, the receiving slot and the mating interface are in a double cross shape.

[0008] In some embodiments, the upper row of signal terminals and the lower row of signal terminals each include a body segment, a first connecting segment, a bent segment, a second connecting segment, and an extension segment. The first connecting segment is connected to the body segment. The bent segment is connected to the first connecting segment. The second connecting segment is connected to the bent segment and extends toward the body segment. The extension segment includes a contact end and is connected to the second connecting segment, extending away from the first connecting segment.

[0009] In some embodiments, an angle is formed between the extension segment and the second connecting segment.

[0010] In some embodiments, the terminal block further includes a receiving groove, and the insertion portion further includes a mating interface, with the contact end exposed outside the receiving groove and located inside the mating interface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the body segment further includes a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, with the first connecting segment connected to the second side and the cable electrically connected to the fourth side.

[0012] In some embodiments, the body segment further includes an interference point located on the third side and adjacent to the fourth side.

[0013] In some embodiments, the body segment further includes a stop point located on the first side and adjacent to the second side.

[0014] In some embodiments, the length of the body segment is greater than the length of the first connection segment.

[0015] In some embodiments, the length of the body segment is 2.5 to 3.5 times the length of the first connecting segment.

[0016] In some embodiments, the bent segment is perpendicular to the first connecting segment, the second connecting segment is perpendicular to the bent segment, and the second connecting segment is parallel to the first connecting segment.

[0017] In some embodiments, the vertical projection length of the second connecting segment and the extension segment is less than the length of the first connecting segment.

[0018] In some embodiments, the body segment is sheet-like, and the first connecting segment, the bent segment, the second connecting segment, and the extension segment are aligned with the sheet-like structure and lie on the same horizontal plane as the sheet-like structure.

[0019] In some embodiments, the connector further includes a resilient snap that connects to the terminal block.

[0020] In some embodiments, the resilient buckle further includes a linkage, a ring, and a pressing portion. The linkage is connected to the terminal block. The ring is connected to the linkage and located on one side of the linkage. The pressing portion is connected to the linkage and located on the other side of the linkage.

[0021] In some embodiments, the pressing part further includes a locking end, and the terminal block further includes a locking part, which is disposed corresponding to the locking end and is used to lock against the locking end.

[0022] In some embodiments, the buckle further includes a guide portion for guiding the elastic buckle to engage.

[0023] In some embodiments, the connector further includes a waterproof ring, and the insertion portion further includes an annular groove, in which the waterproof ring is disposed.

[0024] In some embodiments, the insertion portion further includes a first end and a second end, with an annular groove located at the second end.

[0025] In some embodiments, the outer diameter of the first end is smaller than the outer diameter of the second end.

[0026] In some embodiments, the wire frame further includes a positioning block, and the terminal block further includes a positioning hole, wherein the positioning block is inserted into the positioning hole to position the wire frame on the terminal block.

[0027] In some embodiments, the cable tray also includes cable channels for accommodating cables.

[0028] According to some embodiments, the present invention further proposes a connector assembly comprising an electronic device and a connector. The electronic device includes a body and a substrate. The body includes a base plate, a sidewall, and a connecting portion. The sidewall is connected to the base plate and forms an accommodating space with the base plate. The connecting portion is connected to the sidewall and communicates with the accommodating space. The substrate is disposed in the accommodating space, wherein the substrate further includes a tongue that passes through the sidewall and is located within the connecting portion. The connector is fitted into the electronic device and electrically connected to the substrate.

[0029] In some embodiments, the connecting portion further includes an annular wall, a foolproof element, and a snap-fit ​​portion. The annular wall includes an outer wall surface and an inner wall surface. The foolproof element is formed on the inner wall surface. The snap-fit ​​portion is formed on the outer wall surface.

[0030] In some embodiments, the inner wall surface further includes a first inner wall and a second inner wall, wherein the inner diameter of the first inner wall is smaller than the inner diameter of the second inner wall.

[0031] In some embodiments, a foolproof element is formed on the first inner wall.

[0032] In some embodiments, the sidewall further includes a communication hole through which the tongue passes and engages with the communication hole and is partially located within the connection portion.

[0033] The following detailed description of the features and advantages of the present invention in the embodiments is sufficient to enable any person skilled in the art to understand the technical content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. Based on the content disclosed in this specification, the scope of the claims and the drawings, any person skilled in the art can easily understand the related objects and advantages of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 The following is a perspective view of the connector based on some embodiments.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector from another perspective, based on some embodiments.

[0036] Figure 3 An exploded view of the connector is provided based on some embodiments.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a terminal block based on some embodiments.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal block from another perspective, based on some embodiments.

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a signal terminal according to some embodiments.

[0040] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view at position AA.

[0041] Figure 8A This is a cross-sectional view of the upper row of terminals, the lower row of terminals, and the terminal block, according to some embodiments.

[0042] Figure 8B This is a partial enlarged view of the upper row of terminals, the lower row of terminals, and the terminal block, according to some embodiments.

[0043] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of a connector assembly based on some embodiments.

[0044] Figure 10 An exploded view of the connector assembly is provided based on some embodiments.

[0045] Figure 11 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of an electronic device based on some embodiments.

[0046] Figure 12 The following is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main body based on some embodiments.

[0047] Figure 13 The following is a cross-sectional view of the connector assembly according to some embodiments.

[0048] In the attached figures, the following labels are used:

[0049] 10: Terminal block

[0050] 10a: Receiving groove

[0051] 10a1: Location point

[0052] 10b: Positioning hole

[0053] 11: Insertion section

[0054] 11a: Interface

[0055] 11b: First end

[0056] 11c: Second end

[0057] 11d: Annular groove

[0058] 12: Card-determination section

[0059] 20: Upper row of terminals

[0060] 20a: Upper row signal terminal

[0061] 30: Lower row of terminals

[0062] 30a: Lower row signal terminal

[0063] 40: Wireframe

[0064] 41: Cable tray

[0065] 42: Positioning Block

[0066] 50: Base

[0067] 60: Cable

[0068] 61: Signal Line

[0069] 70: Anti-fouling mouth

[0070] 80: Elastic buckle

[0071] 81: Linkage Section

[0072] 82: Ring buckle

[0073] 82a: Guiding unit

[0074] 83: Pressing part

[0075] 83a: Card Determination

[0076] 90: Waterproof ring

[0077] 100: Connector

[0078] 200: Electronic devices

[0079] 210:Ontology

[0080] 211: Base Plate

[0081] 212: Sidewall

[0082] 212a: Connecting hole

[0083] 213: Connecting part

[0084] 213a: Circumferential wall

[0085] 213b: Fooling-proof parts

[0086] 213c: Snap-fit ​​part

[0087] 213c1: Guiding surface

[0088] 213d: Outer wall surface

[0089] 213e:Inner wall surface

[0090] 213e1: First inner wall

[0091] 213e2: Second inner wall

[0092] 220:Substrate

[0093] 220a: Tongue

[0094] 300: Ontology segment

[0095] 301: First side

[0096] 302: Second side

[0097] 303: Third side

[0098] 304: Fourth side

[0099] 305: Interference Point

[0100] 306: Stop point

[0101] 310: First connecting segment

[0102] 320: Bending section

[0103] 330: Second connecting segment

[0104] 340: Extension

[0105] 340a: Contact terminal

[0106] α: included angle Detailed Implementation

[0107] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 1 The following is a perspective view of the connector based on some embodiments. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector from another perspective, based on some embodiments. Figure 3 The following is an exploded view of the connector according to some embodiments. The connector 100 includes a terminal block 10, an upper row of terminals 20, a lower row of terminals 30, a wire frame 40, a base 50, and a cable 60.

[0108] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a terminal block based on some embodiments. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a terminal block from another perspective, according to some embodiments. The terminal block 10 includes an insertion portion 11. In some embodiments, the insertion portion 11 further includes a connection interface 11a. Figure 1 As shown), it is used to interface with an external device (e.g., electronic device 200, detailed later). When connector 100 is fitted into electronic device 200, substrate 220 (detailed later) is embedded in interface 11a. Accordingly, connector 100 also includes a foolproof notch 70 (…). Figure 2 As shown). When connector 100 is fitted into electronic device 200 ( Figure 9 As shown, the foolproof opening 70 can prevent the electronic device 200 from being misaligned or incorrectly fitted, for example, preventing the electronic device 200 from being fitted upside down.

[0109] In addition, connector 100 also includes a resilient snap 80, which is connected to terminal block 10, when connector 100 is fitted into electronic device 200. Figure 9 When (as shown), the elastic clip 80 will abut against the electronic device 200 to prevent the connector 100 from detaching from the electronic device 200. Furthermore, the elastic clip 80 also includes a linkage part 81, a ring clip 82, and a pressing part 83. The linkage part 81 is connected to the terminal block 10. The ring clip 82 is connected to the linkage part 81 and located on one side of the linkage part 81. The pressing part 83 is connected to the linkage part 81 and located on the other side of the linkage part 81. Therefore, the ring clip 82 and the pressing part 83 are located on opposite sides of the linkage part 81. When the pressing part 83 is pressed by an external force, it will displace the ring clip 82 via the linkage part 81, such as... Figure 5 When the pressing part 83 of the terminal block 10 shown is pressed by an external force, the ring 82 will be displaced outward (moving away from the insertion part 11).

[0110] In some embodiments, the pressing portion 83 further includes a locking end 83a, and the terminal base 10 further includes a locking portion 12, which is disposed corresponding to the locking end 83a and used to lock against the locking end 83a. More specifically, the locking end 83a is located at the end of the pressing portion 83, and is preferably formed with a beveled surface at the end of the pressing portion 83. Here, when the pressing portion 83 is pressed by an external force, it will displace toward the terminal base 10. When the elastic buckle 80 receives excessive external force and undergoes excessive displacement, the elastic buckle 80 is prone to breakage. To avoid this, when the pressing portion 83 is pressed by an external force and displaced to a certain position, the locking end 83a will lock against the locking portion 12, preventing the pressing portion 83 from continuing to displace toward the terminal base 10, thus avoiding excessive displacement of the elastic buckle 80 and subsequent breakage.

[0111] In some embodiments, the ring 82 further includes a guide portion 82a for guiding the resilient buckle 80 to engage. More specifically, the guide portion 82a is located at the end of the ring 82, and is preferably formed with a beveled surface at the end of the ring 82. Here, when the connector 100 is used to mate with an external device (e.g., electronic device 200, detailed later), the resilient buckle 80 will abut against the electronic device 200. Figure 9(As shown). That is, the ring 82 will engage with the latching part 213c (described in detail later) to prevent the connector 100 from falling off the external device (electronic device 200). Based on this, since the ring 82 also includes a guide part 82a, when the connector 100 is used to mate with the external device (electronic device 200), the guide part 82a will engage with the latching part 213c. And since the guide part 82a is a beveled surface, when the connector 100 is pushed into the external device (electronic device 200), the guide part 82a and the latching part 213c rub against each other and abut, causing the ring 82 to be pushed outward (moving away from the insertion part 11). After the guide part 82a passes the latching part 213c, it is subjected to the elastic restoring force of the elastic buckle 80, and the ring 82 will be moved inward (moving towards the insertion part 11) and engage with the latching part 213c.

[0112] In some embodiments, the connector 100 further includes a waterproof ring 90 (e.g., Figure 3 As shown), the insertion part 11 also includes an annular groove 11d (as shown). Figure 5 As shown, a waterproof ring 90 is disposed within the annular groove 11d. When the waterproof ring 90 is disposed in the annular groove 11d, a portion of the waterproof ring 90 (the outer ring of the waterproof ring 90) is exposed outside the annular groove 11d. Here, the waterproof ring 90 is made of, for example but not limited to, rubber. Furthermore, when the insertion portion 11 is inserted into an external device (e.g., electronic device 200), since a portion of the waterproof ring 90 is exposed in the annular groove 11d (in one embodiment, the outer diameter of the waterproof ring 90 when disposed in the annular groove 11d is larger than the outer diameter of the insertion portion 11), the waterproof ring 90 will fit tightly against the external device (electronic device 200), preventing external moisture or dust from entering the external device (electronic device 200), thus achieving a good waterproof or dustproof effect.

[0113] In some embodiments, the insertion portion 11 further includes a first end portion 11b and a second end portion 11c, wherein an annular groove 11d is located on the second end portion 11c. Furthermore, the outer diameter of the first end portion 11b is smaller than the outer diameter of the second end portion 11c. More specifically, the first end portion 11b and the second end portion 11c are generally stepped.

[0114] Please see again Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 . Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of signal terminals according to some embodiments. The upper row of terminals 20 includes a plurality of upper row signal terminals 20a, disposed within the terminal holder 10. The lower row of terminals 30 includes a plurality of lower row signal terminals 30a, disposed within the terminal holder 10. A base 50 is connected to the terminal holder 10. Furthermore, a cable 60 is electrically connected to the upper row of terminals 20 and the lower row of terminals 30 within the base 50. Further, the upper row of terminals 20 and the lower row of terminals 30 are disposed in the terminal holder 10, the cable 60 is electrically connected to the upper row of terminals 20 and the lower row of terminals 30, and when the base 50 is connected to the terminal holder 10, it covers the cable 60 and part of the terminal holder 10 (where the cable 60 is electrically connected to the upper and lower row of terminals 20 and 30). In some embodiments, the terminal holder 10 also includes a receiving groove 10a (e.g., Figure 4 As shown), it is used to set the upper row of terminals 20 and the lower row of terminals 30. In one embodiment, there are four receiving slots 10a, two in the upper row and two in the lower row, and each row can be equipped with two upper row signal terminals 20a and two lower row signal terminals 30a. In one embodiment, the upper row signal terminals 20a and the lower row signal terminals 30a each include a body segment 300 (e.g., Figure 6 As shown, the body segment 300 and the receiving groove 10a are configured adjacent to each other. Furthermore, because the body segment 300 and the receiving groove 10a are configured adjacent to each other, the receiving groove 10a has a certain degree of limiting effect on the body segment 300. Figure 2 For example, since the body segment 300 and the receiving groove 10a are adjacent to each other, the receiving groove 10a directly restricts the body segment 300 in the vertical direction to prevent it from shifting to the left or right.

[0115] In addition, the wire frame 40 is connected to the terminal block 10, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cable tray 40 also includes cable channels 41 for accommodating the cable 60. In one embodiment, there are preferably four cable channels 41, which correspond to the two upper row signal terminals 20a and two lower row signal terminals 30a provided in the aforementioned embodiment. Furthermore, when the cable 60 is electrically connected to the upper row terminals 20 (two upper row signal terminals 20a) and the lower row terminals 30 (two lower row signal terminals 30a), the cable 60 is pre-divided into four signal lines 61, and each signal line 61 is electrically connected to one signal terminal (either an upper row signal terminal 20a or a lower row signal terminal 30a). Therefore, to stabilize the signal lines 61, the cable tray 40 allows the signal lines 61 to be accommodated within the cable channels 41, thereby improving the stability of the signal lines 61. Furthermore, the wire frame 40 also includes a positioning block 42, and the terminal block 10 also includes a positioning hole 10b. The positioning block 42 is embedded in the positioning hole 10b, thereby positioning the wire frame 40 on the terminal block 10. Further, with... Figure 3In the embodiment, there are preferably two positioning blocks 42, which are located on the upper and lower sides of the wire frame 40 respectively. By embedding the upper and lower positioning blocks 42 into the positioning holes 10b of the terminal block 10 respectively, the connection stability between the wire frame 40 and the terminal block 10 can be increased.

[0116] Please see again Figure 6 In some embodiments, the upper row signal terminal 20a and the lower row signal terminal 30a have the same structure and shape. Each upper row signal terminal 20a and lower row signal terminal 30a includes a body segment 300, a first connecting segment 310, a bending segment 320, a second connecting segment 330, and an extension segment 340.

[0117] In one embodiment, the body segment 300 is generally in the form of an elongated sheet. A first connecting segment 310 is connected to the body segment 300 and extends from one end corner of the body segment 300. A bent segment 320 is connected to the first connecting segment 310. A second connecting segment 330 is connected to the bent segment 320 and extends towards the body segment 300. Further, the first connecting segment 310, the bent segment 320, and the second connecting segment 330 are generally in a U-shape, and the length of the first connecting segment 310 is longer than that of the second connecting segment 330. In some embodiments, the length of the body segment 300 is greater than the length of the first connecting segment 310. Therefore, the length of the body segment 300 is 2.5 to 3.5 times the length of the first connecting segment 310, for example, the length of the body segment 300 is 3 times the length of the first connecting segment 310.

[0118] The extension 340 includes a contact end 340a, and is connected to the second connecting section 330, extending in a direction away from the first connecting section 310. That is, in this embodiment, the extension 340 of the upper row signal terminals 20a extends towards the lower row signal terminals 30a. The extension 340 of the lower row signal terminals 30a extends towards the upper row signal terminals 20a. Furthermore, an angle α is formed between the extension 340 and the second connecting section 330. In some embodiments, the angle α can be acute, obtuse, or right. In this embodiment, the angle α is obtuse.

[0119] In some embodiments, the bent segment 320 is perpendicular to the first connecting segment 310, the second connecting segment 330 is perpendicular to the bent segment 320, and the second connecting segment 330 is parallel to the first connecting segment 310. Further, the first connecting segment 310 is generally in the form of a long strip, but the width of its strip structure (e.g., ...) Figure 6As shown, the width (vertical direction) is less than the width of the sheet-like structure of the main body segment 300. The bent segment 320 is perpendicular to the first connecting segment 310, and the second connecting segment 330 is perpendicular to the bent segment 320. Based on this, the first connecting segment 310, the bent segment 320, and the second connecting segment 330 are generally U-shaped sheet-like structures. Furthermore, the main body segment 300 is a sheet-like structure, and the first connecting segment 310, the bent segment 320, the second connecting segment 330, and the extension segment 340 are all aligned with the sheet-like structure of the main body segment 300, and are located on the same horizontal plane as the sheet-like structure of the main body segment 300 (e.g., on a horizontal plane with the sheet-like structure of the main body segment 300). Figure 3 As shown, the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a both have a sheet-like structure.

[0120] Furthermore, the vertical projection length of the second connecting segment 330 and the extension segment 340 is less than the length of the first connecting segment 310. More specifically, when the second connecting segment 330 and the extension segment 340 are projected toward the first connecting segment 310, their vertical projections will fall on the first connecting segment 310 without exceeding it. That is, there is still a distance between the extension segment 340 and the main body segment 300 (e.g., ...). Figure 6 (As shown).

[0121] Please see again Figures 1 to 3 In other embodiments, the terminal block 10 includes a receiving groove 10a, and the insertion part 11 includes a mating interface 11a. When the upper row of signal terminals 20a and the lower row of signal terminals 30a are disposed in the receiving groove 10a, the contact end 340a of each upper row of signal terminals 20a and lower row of signal terminals 30a is exposed in the receiving groove 10a and located in the mating interface 11a. In some embodiments, the mating interface 11a and the receiving groove 10a are interconnected (e.g., Figure 1 (As shown). Furthermore, the space of interface 11a is interconnected with the space of receiving slot 10a; therefore, with... Figure 2 For example, interface 11a and receiving slot 10a will be connected to form a common opening, by Figure 2 By looking at it, one can clearly see the upper row of signal terminals 20a and the lower row of signal terminals 30a through this common opening.

[0122] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the receiving slot 10a is perpendicular to the docking interface 11a. More specifically, both the receiving slot 10a and the docking interface 11a are generally in a straight line shape; therefore, the straight line shape of the receiving slot 10a is perpendicular to the straight line shape of the docking interface 11a. In one embodiment, there are four receiving slots 10a in total, with two receiving slots 10a located on the upper side of the docking interface 11a and two receiving slots 10a located on the lower side of the docking interface 11a (e.g.,...). Figure 2 (As shown). Therefore, the receiving groove 10a and the opposing interface 11a are generally in a double cross shape. Figure 2For example, the common opening formed by interface 11a and receiving groove 10a is generally in the shape of a double cross.

[0123] Please see again Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8A and Figure 8B , Figure 7 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view at position AA. Figure 8A This is a cross-sectional view of the upper row of terminals, the lower row of terminals, and the terminal block, according to some embodiments. Figure 8B This is a partially enlarged view of the upper row of terminals, lower row of terminals, and terminal blocks combined according to some embodiments. The body segment 300 further includes a first side 301, a second side 302, a third side 303, and a fourth side 304. A first connecting segment 310 is connected to the second side 302, and the cable 60 is electrically connected to the fourth side 304. More specifically, the first connecting segment 310 is connected to the second side 302 of the body segment 300, and extends from the end corner of the second side 302 of the body segment 300. In some embodiments, the length of the body segment 300 is greater than the length of the first connecting segment 310. For example, the ratio of the lengths of the body segment 300 to the first connecting segment 310 is 3:1 (or 4:1 or 5:1). When the cable 60 is electrically connected to the fourth side 304, since the body segment 300 is much longer than the first connecting segment 310, the body segment 300 will have more working area, and the cable 60 can be more easily soldered to the fourth side 304 and electrically connected to the body segment 300.

[0124] In some embodiments, the body segment 300 further includes an interference point 305 located on the third side 303 and adjacent to the fourth side 304. Therefore, when the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a is disposed in the receiving groove 10a, the interference point 305 will engage with the receiving groove 10a (e.g., Figure 7 and Figure 8A As shown in the diagram, this is to prevent the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a from being disengaged. Furthermore, in addition to being spatially positioned by the receiving groove 10a, the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a also requires the receiving groove 10a to generate an appropriate positive force on the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a to prevent disengagement. Therefore, the interference point 305 will generate an appropriate amount of interference on the receiving groove 10a, i.e., to obtain an appropriate terminal holding force, while preventing deformation or breakage of the receiving groove 10a due to excessive interference. In some embodiments, the number of interference points 305 is, for example, but not limited to, two.

[0125] In some embodiments, the body segment 300 further includes a stop point 306 located on the first side 301 and adjacent to the second side 302. Here, the stop point 306 can engage with the receiving groove 10a to prevent it from falling off the receiving groove 10a when the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a is disposed in the receiving groove 10a. Furthermore, the receiving groove 10a also includes a positioning point 10a1. Figure 8A , Figure 8B As shown, when the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a is assembled with the terminal block 10, it is positioned in the receiving groove 10a. When the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a is pushed to a certain position in the receiving groove 10a, the stop point 306 will abut against the positioning point 10a1. At this time, the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a is positioned in the receiving groove 10a, and because the stop point 306 can abut against the positioning point 10a1, the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a can no longer continue to be pushed and displaced in the receiving groove 10a. In some embodiments, when the upper row signal terminal 20a or the lower row signal terminal 30a is disposed in the receiving groove 10a, it is inserted from one end of the connection of the wire frame 40 and pushed forward until the stop point 306 is engaged with the positioning point 10a1.

[0126] Please see Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 9 This is a perspective view of a connector assembly based on some embodiments. Figure 10 The following is an exploded view of a connector assembly according to some embodiments. The present invention further proposes a connector assembly comprising an electronic device 200 and a connector 100. The connector 100 is fitted into the electronic device 200 and electrically connected to a substrate 220 (described in detail later). The electronic device 200 includes a body 210 and a substrate 220. The body 210 is generally a rectangular cube, preferably made of an insulating material, such as, but not limited to, plastic. The body 210 includes a base plate 211, sidewalls 212, and a connecting portion 213. The sidewalls 212 are connected to the base plate 211 and form an accommodating space (not shown). Further, the sidewalls 212 are circumferential and extend along the side of the base plate 211. The connecting portion 213 is connected to the sidewalls 212 and communicates with the accommodating space. Therefore, the connecting portion 213 is connected to the sidewalls 212 and located outside the accommodating space.

[0127] Please see Figure 11 and Figure 12 , Figure 11 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of an electronic device based on some embodiments. Figure 12The following is a perspective view of the main body according to some embodiments. The connecting portion 213 further includes an annular wall 213a, a foolproof element 213b, and a snap-fit ​​portion 213c. The annular wall 213a includes an outer wall surface 213d and an inner wall surface 213e. The foolproof element 213b is formed on the inner wall surface 213e. The snap-fit ​​portion 213c is formed on the outer wall surface 213d. Here, the foolproof element 213b and the snap-fit ​​portion 213c can be used to cooperate with the connector 100. In some embodiments, the number of foolproof elements 213b is, for example, but not limited to, one. In one embodiment, the number of snap-fit ​​portions 213c is, for example, but not limited to, two. However, the number of foolproof elements 213b and snap-fit ​​portions 213c is set to cooperate with the connector 100.

[0128] In some embodiments, the inner wall surface 213e further includes a first inner wall 213e1 and a second inner wall 213e2, wherein the inner diameter of the first inner wall 213e1 is smaller than the inner diameter of the second inner wall 213e2. Further, the first inner wall 213e1 and the second inner wall 213e2 are generally stepped. In one embodiment, a mis-detection element 213b is formed on the first inner wall 213e1.

[0129] The substrate 220, such as but not limited to a circuit board, is disposed on the body 210 and located within its accommodating space. The substrate 220 further includes a tongue 220a that passes through the sidewall 212 and is located within the connecting portion 213. Furthermore, the substrate 220 can be secured to the body 210 and located within the accommodating space by means of locking components such as, but not limited to, screws. Moreover, since the connecting portion 213 is connected to the sidewall 212 and communicates with the accommodating space, the tongue 220a can also pass through the sidewall 212 and be located within the connecting portion 213.

[0130] In some embodiments, the sidewall 212 further includes a connecting hole 212a (e.g., Figure 12 As shown, the size of the connecting hole 212a is set to correspond to the size of the tongue 220a. Therefore, the tongue 220a can pass through and engage with the connecting hole 212a, allowing a portion of the tongue 220a (substrate 220) to be located within the connecting portion 213. Furthermore, the engaging arrangement of the connecting hole 212a makes the substrate 220 more securely positioned within the receiving space.

[0131] Please see Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector assembly according to some embodiments. When the connector 100 is fitted into the electronic device 200 and electrically connected to the substrate 220, the insertion portion 11 is used to fit into the electronic device 200. Further, the insertion portion 11 is embedded in the connecting portion 213 and engaged with the inner wall surface 213e. Therefore, since the connector 100 also includes a foolproof notch 70 (… Figure 1(As shown). When the connector 100 is fitted into the electronic device 200, the foolproof notch 70 prevents the electronic device 200 from misaligning or incorrectly fitting (e.g., fitting upside down). Accordingly, the tongue 220a (substrate 220) is embedded in the interface 11a (…). Figure 1 As shown, the contact end 340a exposed in the receiving groove 10a will contact the tongue 220a and be electrically connected to the substrate 220.

[0132] Furthermore, since the first end 11b and the second end 11c are generally stepped, and the first inner wall 213e1 and the second inner wall 213e2 are also generally stepped, when the connector 100 is fitted into the electronic device 200, the second end 11c will abut against the stepped shape formed by the first inner wall 213e1 and the second inner wall 213e2, thus preventing the connector 100 from being overly embedded in the electronic device 200. Moreover, when the insertion part 11 is inserted into the connecting part 213 and engages with the inner wall surface 213e, the waterproof ring 90 is partially exposed in the annular groove 11d. Therefore, the waterproof ring 90 will fit tightly against the inner wall surface 213e (second inner wall 213e2), preventing external moisture or dust from entering the connecting part 213, further achieving a good waterproof or dustproof effect.

[0133] Please see again Figure 9 and Figure 11 When the connector 100 is fitted into the electronic device 200, the elastic buckle 80 will abut against the electronic device 200. That is, the ring buckle 82 will engage with the latching portion 213c, thus preventing the connector 100 from detaching from the electronic device 200. In some embodiments, the ring buckle 82 also includes a guide portion 82a (e.g., Figure 5 As shown), the latching portion 213c also includes a guide surface 213c1 (preferably a bevel). When the connector 100 is used to mate with the electronic device 200, the guide portion 82a will abut against the guide surface 213c1. Since both the guide portion 82a and the guide surface 213c1 are beveled surfaces, when the connector 100 is pushed into the electronic device 200, the guide portion 82a and the guide surface 213c1 rub against each other and abut, causing the ring 82 to be displaced outward (moving away from the insertion portion 11). After the guide portion 82a passes the guide surface 213c1, it is subjected to the elastic restoring force of the elastic buckle 80, and the ring 82 will be displaced inward (moving towards the insertion portion 11) and abut against the latching portion 213c. When the connector 100 is to be separated from the electronic device 200, pressing the pressing part 83 will cause the ring 82 to be displaced outward (moving away from the insertion part 11), so that the ring 82 is disengaged from the latching part 213c. In this way, the connector 100 can be easily separated from the electronic device 200.

[0134] In summary, in some embodiments, the present invention proposes a connector comprising a terminal block, an upper row of terminals, a lower row of terminals, a wire frame, a base, and a cable. By cooperating with an electronic device, the connector can be directly electrically connected to the substrate of the electronic device, solving the problem of complex and difficult-to-use LOCK mechanisms in existing technologies. Simultaneously, the structural design of the upper and lower row of terminals also solves the problem of insufficient soldering area in existing connectors, leading to poor soldering quality due to difficult soldering.

[0135] Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications and refinements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the appended claims.

[0136] Of course, the present invention may have other various embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications according to the present invention, but these corresponding changes and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, Include: A terminal block, including an insertion portion; An upper row of terminals, comprising multiple upper row signal terminals, is disposed within the terminal block; A lower row of terminals, comprising multiple lower row signal terminals, is disposed within the terminal block; A wire frame is connected to this terminal block; A base, connected to the terminal block and covering the wire frame; and A cable passes through the base and is mounted on the cable tray, and is electrically connected within the base to the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals; The upper row of signal terminals and the lower row of signal terminals each include: a body segment; A first connecting segment is connected to the main body segment; A bent section connects to the first connecting section; A second connecting segment, connected to the bent segment and extending towards the main body segment; and An extension segment, including a contact end, is connected to the second connecting segment and extends in a direction away from the first connecting segment.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal block also includes a receiving groove for accommodating the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals. The upper row of signal terminals and the lower row of signal terminals each include the body segment, which is disposed adjacent to the receiving groove.

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion part also includes a pair of interfaces, and the terminal block also includes a receiving slot, the pair of interfaces being connected to the receiving slot.

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The receiving slot is perpendicular to the pair of interfaces.

5. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The receiving slot and the interface form a double cross shape.

6. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension segment and the second connecting segment form an angle.

7. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal block also includes a receiving groove, and the insertion portion also includes a pair of interfaces, with the contact end exposed in the receiving groove and located within the pair of interfaces.

8. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body segment also includes a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side, the first connecting segment is connected to the second side and the cable is electrically connected to the fourth side.

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The body segment also includes an interference point located on the third side and adjacent to the fourth side.

10. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The body segment also includes a stop point located on the first side and adjacent to the second side.

11. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the body segment is greater than the length of the first connecting segment.

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that, The length of the body segment is 2.5 to 3.5 times the length of the first connecting segment.

13. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bent section is perpendicular to the first connecting section, the second connecting section is perpendicular to the bent section, and the second connecting section is parallel to the first connecting section.

14. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the second connecting segment and the extension segment are projected toward the first connecting segment, the vertical projection length of the second connecting segment and the extension segment is less than the length of the first connecting segment.

15. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body segment is a sheet-like structure, and the first connecting segment, the bent segment, the second connecting segment, and the extension segment are located on the same horizontal plane as the sheet-like structure.

16. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector also includes a spring clip that connects to the terminal block.

17. The connector according to claim 16, characterized in that, The elastic buckle also includes: A linkage is connected to the terminal block; A ring is connected to the linkage and located on one side of the linkage; and A pressing part is connected to the linkage part and located on the other side of the linkage part.

18. The connector according to claim 17, characterized in that, The pressing part also includes a locking end, and the terminal block also includes a locking part, which is disposed opposite to the locking end for locking against the locking end.

19. The connector according to claim 17, characterized in that, The buckle also includes a guide portion for guiding the elastic buckle to engage.

20. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector also includes a waterproof ring, and the insertion portion also includes an annular groove in which the waterproof ring is disposed.

21. The connector according to claim 20, characterized in that, The insertion portion also includes a first end and a second end, with the annular groove located at the second end.

22. The connector according to claim 21, characterized in that, The outer diameter of the first end is smaller than the outer diameter of the second end.

23. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire frame also includes a positioning block, and the terminal block also includes a positioning hole, into which the positioning block is inserted to position the wire frame on the terminal block.

24. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cable tray also includes a cable tray for accommodating the cable.

25. A connector assembly, characterized in that, Include: An electronic device comprising: One entity, comprising: One base plate; One side wall is connected to the base plate and forms an accommodating space with the base plate; and A connecting part is attached to the side wall and communicates with the receiving space; and A substrate is disposed in the receiving space, wherein the substrate further includes a tongue that passes through the sidewall and is located within the connecting portion; and A connector according to any one of claims 1 to 24, fitted into the electronic device and electrically connected to the substrate.

26. The connector assembly according to claim 25, characterized in that, The connecting part also includes: A ring wall, comprising an outer wall surface and an inner wall surface; A foolproof component is formed on the inner wall surface; and A snap-fit ​​part is formed on the outer wall surface.

27. The connector assembly according to claim 26, characterized in that, The inner wall surface also includes a first inner wall and a second inner wall, wherein the inner diameter of the first inner wall is smaller than the inner diameter of the second inner wall.

28. The connector assembly according to claim 27, characterized in that, The foolproof element is formed on the first inner wall.

29. The connector assembly according to claim 25, characterized in that, The sidewall also includes a connecting hole through which the tongue passes and engages, partially located within the connecting portion.

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