Connector capable of guiding light

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector capable of guiding light. The connector capable of guiding light comprises a shell, an insulating body, a light-emitting assembly and a light guiding structure. The insulating body is arranged in the shell, the insulating body is provided with an inserting cavity, the inserting cavity is used for inserting a crystal head, a first connecting terminal is arranged in the inserting cavity, and the first connecting terminal is connected with the crystal head; the light-emitting assembly comprises a light-emitting source which is used for emitting light. The light guide structure is located on the front side of the light-emitting assembly and provided with a light capturing part, the side, facing the light-emitting source, of the light guide structure is concaved inwards to form the light capturing part, the light capturing part is distributed on the rear side face of the light guide structure and used for capturing light emitted by the light-emitting source, and the light guide structure is made of light-transmitting materials. Through the light capturing part of the light guide structure, the light emitted by the luminous source in the insertion cavity is captured, so that the light is prevented from leaking from the periphery of the insertion cavity, the luminous intensity of the light guide structure is further improved, and finally, the judgment and use experience of a user on the working state of the connector can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to a light-guiding connector. Background Art

[0002] A network connector is generally provided with an indicator light to display the connection status of the network connector, but the existing indicator light is generally located inside the insertion cavity. Since the insertion cavity of the network connector is for precise docking with the crystal head, the insertion of the crystal head causes the light of the indicator light inside the insertion cavity to be blocked by the opaque structure in the middle of the crystal head, thereby affecting the light intensity and lighting effect of the indicator light, and further affecting the user's accurate judgment of the working status of the connector and the usage experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a light-guiding connector that can capture the light of an indicator light in the connector and guide it out evenly, thereby making the light effect of the indicator light stronger and easier for users to observe.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the light-conducting connector comprises:

[0005] shell;

[0006] An insulating body, the insulating body is arranged in the shell, the insulating body has an insertion cavity, the insertion cavity is used to insert a crystal plug, the insertion cavity runs through the front and rear end surfaces of the insulating body, a first connection terminal is arranged in the insertion cavity, and the first connection terminal is connected to the crystal plug;

[0007] a light emitting component, the light emitting component being disposed in the insertion cavity, the light emitting component comprising a light source, the light source being used to emit light; and

[0008] A light-guiding structure, wherein the light-guiding structure is arranged on the insulating body and is located in the insertion cavity, the light-guiding structure is located on the front side of the light-emitting component, the light-guiding structure has a light-catching portion, the light-guiding structure is recessed inwardly on a side facing the light source to form the light-catching portion, the light-catching portion is distributed on the rear side of the light-guiding structure, the light source is located on the rear side of the light-catching portion, the light-catching portion is used to capture the light emitted by the light source, and the light-guiding structure is a light-transmitting material.

[0009] The light-guiding connector according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the light-catching portion is formed inwardly on the light-guiding structure on one side facing the light source, and the light emitted by the light source in the insertion cavity is captured by the light-catching portion of the light-guiding structure, thereby preventing more light from leaking out from around the insertion cavity. At the same time, the light-catching portion is distributed on the board surface of the light-guiding structure, thereby improving the light-emitting intensity and uniformity of the light-emitting structure, thereby ensuring the user's accurate judgment of the working status of the connector and the usage experience.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a covering portion is integrally formed outwardly on the rear end surface of the light-guiding structure, the covering portion is located on the outer peripheral side of the light-trapping portion, and the light source is located in the covering portion.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light-trapping portion includes a plurality of light-guiding portions, the plurality of light-guiding portions are arranged in an array, the light-guiding portions have a plurality of light-guiding surfaces, and the light-guiding surfaces are used to guide the light of the light source.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light guiding portion is in the shape of a quadrangular pyramid, and has four light guiding surfaces that are arranged obliquely.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light emitting component further comprises:

[0014] a circuit board, wherein the circuit board is disposed in the insertion cavity, and the light source is disposed on the circuit board; and

[0015] A second connection terminal, wherein one end of the first connection terminal is connected to the circuit board, and the other end of the second connection terminal extends to the outside of the insulating body, and the light source is electrically connected to the outside through the second connection terminal.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light emitting assembly further comprises a first fixing seat, the first fixing seat is arranged on the rear end surface of the circuit board, and the second connecting terminal can be embedded in the first fixing seat.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a positioning column is disposed on the front end surface of the first fixing seat, and the positioning column can be inserted into the circuit board. The front end of the second connecting terminal passes through the first fixing seat and is connected to the circuit board.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a fixing structure is further included, the fixing structure is disposed in the insertion cavity, the fixing structure is used to fix the first connecting terminal, and the fixing structure includes:

[0019] a tongue plate, the tongue plate being located at one side end of the light guide structure, and one end of the first connecting terminal being disposed on the tongue plate; and

[0020] A second fixing seat, wherein the second fixing seat is located at the rear side of the light guide structure, and the other end of the first connecting terminal is clamped in the second fixing seat and extends out of the insulating body.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the first connecting terminal connected to the crystal head is bent and extended upward, and a plurality of clearance grooves are arranged at a lower end of the light-guiding structure. The plurality of clearance grooves are arranged at intervals along the lateral direction, and the positions of the clearance grooves are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the positions of the first connecting terminal. The clearance grooves are used to avoid the ends of the first connecting terminal.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the insulating body is provided with two rows of the insertion cavities, and the two rows of the insertion cavities are arranged in two rows, each row of the insertion cavities includes a plurality of the insertion cavities arranged with transverse intervals, and each of the insertion cavities is correspondingly provided with a first connecting terminal, the light-emitting component and the light-guiding structure.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a light-conducting connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The exploded structural diagram of the light-conducting connector is shown;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of the interior of a light-conducting connector is shown;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The exploded schematic diagram of the internal structure is shown;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of an exploded structure showing another perspective of the internal structure;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the light guide structure showing the internal structure

[0031] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a light guiding structure of a light guiding connector according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a light guiding structure of a light guiding connector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Reference numerals:

[0034] Housing 10;

[0035] Insulating body 20; Insertion cavity 21; First connecting terminal 22;

[0036] Light emitting assembly 30; light source 31; circuit board 32; second connecting terminal 33; first fixing seat 34; positioning column 341;

[0037] Light guide structure 40; light trapping portion 41; light guide portion 411; light guide surface 4111; covering portion 42; clearance groove 43;

[0038] The fixing structure 50 ; the tongue plate 51 ; and the second fixing seat 52 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., and orientations or positional relationships indicated are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "more" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood as not including the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood as including the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0043] Reference Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figures 6 to 8 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the light-guiding connector includes a housing 10 , an insulating body 20 , a light-emitting component 30 and a light-guiding structure 40 . The insulating body 20 is arranged in the shell 10, and the insulating body 20 has an insertion cavity 21, which is used to insert the crystal head. The insertion cavity 21 runs through the front and rear ends of the insulating body 20, and a first connecting terminal 22 is arranged in the insertion cavity 21, and the first connecting terminal 22 is connected to the crystal head; the light-emitting component 30 is arranged in the insertion cavity 21, and the light-emitting component 30 includes a light source 31, and the light source 31 is used to emit light; the light-guiding structure 40 is arranged in the insulating body 20 and is located in the insertion cavity 21, the light-guiding structure 40 is located on the front side of the light-emitting component 30, and the light-guiding structure 40 has a light-catching portion 41, and the light-guiding structure 40 is recessed inwardly on one side of the light-guiding structure 40 facing the light-emitting source 31 to form the light-catching portion 41, and the light-catching portion 41 is distributed on the rear side of the light-guiding structure 40, and the light-emitting source 31 is located on the rear side of the light-catching portion 41, and the light-catching portion 41 is used to capture the light emitted by the light-emitting source 31, and the light-guiding structure 40 is a light-transmitting material.

[0044] The light-guiding connector of this embodiment mainly includes a shell 10, an insulating body 20, a light-emitting component 30 and a light-guiding structure 40. The shell 10 is an external protective structure of the connector and is made of a sturdy and durable material to protect the internal components from damage by the external environment. The shape and size design of the shell 10 takes into account the compatibility with the standard network interface device to ensure that it can be installed smoothly and work stably. The insulating body 20 is arranged inside the shell 10 and is the core part of the connector. The insulating body 20 has an insertion cavity 21 that runs through its front and rear ends, and the insertion cavity 21 is used to insert the crystal head. The shape and size of the insertion cavity 21 are precisely matched with the crystal head to ensure good physical connection and electrical contact. In the insertion cavity 21, a first connection terminal 22 is provided, and the first connection terminal 22 is used to connect to the corresponding terminal in the crystal head to realize signal transmission. The light-emitting component 30 is arranged in the insertion cavity 21 and is a key part of the indicator light function. The light-emitting component 30 includes a light source 31, such as an LED lamp, for emitting light. The position of the light source 31 is carefully arranged to ensure that the light emitted by it can be effectively captured by the light guide structure 40 and guided to the crystal head.

[0045] The light guide structure 40 is one of the innovative features of the present invention. It is arranged on the insulating body 20 and located in the insertion cavity 21, specifically located on the front side of the light emitting component 30. The light guide structure 40 is made of a light-transmitting material, such as transparent acrylic resin, polycarbonate, epoxy resin or glass and other synthetic materials with excellent light-transmitting properties to ensure that the light can be transmitted smoothly. The light guide structure 40 has a light-catching portion 41, and the light-catching portion 41 is formed by an inward concave surface on the side of the light guide structure 40 facing the light emitting component 30. The light-catching portion 41 is distributed on the rear side of the light guide structure 40, that is, the side facing the light source 31. The light source 31 is located on the rear side of the light-catching portion 41, so that when the light source 31 is lit, the light emitted by it is first captured by the light-catching portion 41 distributed on one side of the light guide structure 40. The design of the light-catching portion 41 takes into account the light capture efficiency and uniformity. Its shape can be a concave surface, a curved surface or other shapes that can effectively gather light. The light captured by the distributed light-catching parts 41 is then evenly spread inside the light-guiding structure 40, and finally evenly transmitted from the front side (i.e., the side facing the crystal head) of the light-guiding structure 40. Due to the light-transmitting characteristics of the light-guiding structure 40, the light can evenly and efficiently penetrate the crystal head, forming a clear and bright indicator light effect.

[0046] Therefore, it should be noted that the light guide structure of this embodiment is a device that transmits the light of the light source 31 from the light source 31 to the front side of the light guide structure 40 with minimal loss. The light is captured by the light capture part 41, and is uniformly guided out from the front side of the light guide structure 40 by total reflection inside the light capture part 41 and the light guide structure 40.

[0047] According to the basic principle of light, Snell's law: ni×sinφi=nf×sinφf, that is, the refractive index ni of the first medium multiplied by the sine of the incident angle φi is equal to the refractive index nf of the second medium multiplied by the sine of the refraction angle φf. It can be seen that when light is incident on the interface between two different media, for example, in this embodiment, the light enters the plastic from the air, the light will be refracted when passing through the interface between the two, and in particular, when the refraction angle is equal to 90°, the incident light will be refracted and propagated along the interface between the two. It can be understood that the specular reflection generated on the interface between the interior of the light-guiding structure and the outside air can be used to help transmit light within the light-guiding structure, and by controlling the incident angle of the light entering the light-catching portion 41, the effective light flux coupling can be improved to ensure that the light emitted by the light source 31 enters the interior of the light-catching portion 41 with minimal loss. Therefore, the shape and structure of the light-catching portion 41 are also intended to capture the light emitted by the light source 31 to the maximum extent.

[0048] According to the Fresnel loss, when light passes through an interface from one medium to another, the light will be lost due to reflection at the interface. When light enters a medium with a high refractive index from a medium with a low refractive index, the refraction angle φf will be smaller than the incident angle φi. Therefore, it can also be understood that the Fresnel loss is related to the refractive index of the light-guiding structure, and the refractive index is related to the material of the light-guiding structure. Therefore, the refractive index of the light-guiding structure can be controlled by controlling the material of the light-guiding structure, and then the Fresnel loss can be controlled, and finally the effective light flux coupling can be controlled to ensure that the light emitted by the light source 31 enters the interior of the light-catching portion 41 with minimal loss. Therefore, the shape and structure of the light-catching portion 41 are also intended to capture the light emitted by the light source 31 to the maximum extent.

[0049] Therefore, in summary, the light-trapping portion 41 can be in the form of protrusions, depressions, bevels or any other geometric shape that can change the light propagation path and guide the light into the light-guiding structure 40. Its protrusions, depressions, bevels or other shapes should all meet the requirement of entering the interior of the light-trapping portion 41 with minimal loss. Therefore, the incident angle of the light entering the light-trapping portion 41 is not specifically limited, that is, its protrusions, depressions, bevels or other shapes and materials are not specifically limited. More specifically, the angles of the protrusions, depressions, bevels or other shapes, the distances between the protrusions, depressions, bevels or other shapes and the light source 31, etc., are all determined according to the specific actual situation.

[0050] Therefore, it can be understood that the light-guiding connector according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: a light-catching portion 41 is formed inwardly on the light-guiding structure 40 on the side facing the light source 31, and the light-catching portion 41 of the light-guiding structure 40 can capture the light emitted by the light source 31 in the insertion cavity 21, thereby preventing more light from leaking out from the periphery of the insertion cavity 21. At the same time, the light-catching portion 41 is distributed on the board surface of the light-guiding structure 40, thereby improving the luminous intensity of the light-guiding structure 40, thereby ensuring the user's accurate judgment of the working status of the connector and the usage experience.

[0051] Reference Figures 4 to 7 In some embodiments of the present invention, the rear end of the light guide structure 40 is integrally formed with a covering portion 42, the covering portion 42 is located on the outer peripheral side of the light trapping portion 41, and the light source 31 is located in the covering portion 42. The rear end of the light guide structure 40 of the light guide connector of this embodiment is integrally formed with a covering portion 42. The covering portion 42 is located on the outer peripheral side of the light trapping portion 41, forming a barrier surrounding the light trapping portion 41. The light source 31 is cleverly placed in the covering portion 42.

[0052] It can be seen from the above embodiments that before ensuring that the light emitted by the light source 31 is effectively transmitted and utilized by the light-capturing part 41, it must first be ensured that it is effectively coupled into the entrance end of the light-capturing part 41, and the light should be captured by the light-capturing part 41 with minimal loss. In this embodiment, the light source 31 is arranged outside the light-guiding structure 40, and there is an air gap between the light source 31 and the light-guiding structure 40, so the coupling and capture efficiency of the light of the light source 31 is low. Therefore, the design purpose of the coating 42 is to further reduce the leakage of light, ensure that the light emitted by the light source 31 can be captured by the light-capturing part 41 to the maximum extent, and propagate to the crystal head along the light-guiding structure 40. Through the technology of one-piece molding, the coating 42 and the light-guiding structure 40 form a whole, which not only enhances the stability of the structure, but also avoids the escape of light caused by the gap between components. Specifically, the coating 42 can be an annular structure surrounding the light-capturing part 41, and its inner wall is tightly fitted with the outer wall of the light-capturing part 41 to form a closed space. The light source 31, such as an LED lamp, is installed in this closed space, and the light emitted by it first irradiates the light-catching portion 41, which then captures and guides the light to the front end of the light-guiding structure 40. Due to the existence of the covering portion 42, even if part of the light is reflected or scattered between the light-catching portion 41 and the light source 31, it will be blocked by the covering portion 42 and reflected back to the light-catching portion 41, further improving the utilization rate of the light. At the same time, the covering portion 42 also protects the light source 31 from being disturbed or damaged by the external environment.

[0053] Further, refer to Figures 4 to 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, it can be known from the above embodiments that the light-catching portion 41 includes a plurality of light-guiding portions 411, which are arranged in an array, and the light-guiding portions 411 have a plurality of light-guiding surfaces 4111, which are used to guide the light from the light source 31. The light-catching portion 41 of the light-guiding connector of this embodiment is designed to include a plurality of light-guiding portions 411. These light-guiding portions 411 are arranged in an array, and each light-guiding portion 411 has a plurality of light-guiding surfaces 4111, which are used to guide the light from the light source 31.

[0054] Based on the mirror reflection principle, Snell's law and Fresnel loss mentioned in the above embodiments (not described one by one in this embodiment), the design of the light guide 411 takes into account the propagation characteristics of light, Fresnel loss and light capture efficiency. Each light guide 411 can be an independent micro-optical element, and its shape and size are carefully calculated to ensure that the light emitted by the light source 31 can be captured to the maximum extent and directed to a predetermined direction. The array arrangement of the light guide 411 further enhances the overall light capture ability of the light capture part 41, so that the light can be propagated more evenly and efficiently. The light guide surface 4111 is a key component of the light guide 411, which can be a plane, a curved surface or other shapes, depending on the propagation requirements of the light and the design of the light guide 411. The function of the light guide surface 4111 is to change the propagation direction of the light so that it can propagate along a predetermined path. Through the synergistic effect of multiple light guide surfaces 4111, the light emitted by the light source 31 can be effectively guided to the front end of the light guide structure 40, and finally penetrate the crystal head to form a clear and bright indicator light effect.

[0055] Specifically, when the light source 31 is lit, the light emitted by it first shines on the multiple light guides 411 of the light capture part 41. Each light guide 411 reflects, refracts or diffusely reflects the light through its multiple light guide surfaces 4111, and guides the light to the front end of the light guide structure 40. Since the light guides 411 are arranged in an array, the light will be reflected and refracted at multiple locations during the propagation process, thereby enhancing the uniformity and brightness of the light. In addition, the design of the light guide 411 can also take into account the color and brightness requirements of the light. By adjusting the shape, size and material of the light guide 411, light output of different colors can be achieved, and the brightness of the light can be adjusted to meet the needs of different application scenarios. By introducing the design of multiple light guides 411 and their light guide surfaces 4111 arranged in an array, the light-guiding connector of the present invention not only further optimizes the propagation path and light capture efficiency of the light, but also enhances the brightness and uniformity of the indicator light. This design allows the connector to be more in line with the user's demand for high-quality, multi-functional network connectors while maintaining its beauty and practicality.

[0056] More specifically, in some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 6, the light guiding portion 411 is in the shape of a quadrangular pyramid, and the light guiding portion 411 has four inclined light guiding surfaces 4111. The light guiding portion 411 in the light catching portion 41 of the light-guiding connector of this embodiment is specially designed to be in the shape of a quadrangular pyramid. This design not only enhances the structural stability of the light guiding portion 411, but also optimizes the propagation path and light catching efficiency of the light. Each light guiding portion 411 has four inclined light guiding surfaces 4111, which act together on the light emitted by the light source 31 to efficiently and evenly guide the light to the front end of the light guiding structure 40. The quadrangular pyramid-shaped light guiding portion 411 has four triangular or approximately triangular light guiding surfaces 4111, which are interconnected to form a cone with the tip facing backward. The inclined setting of the light guiding surface 4111 enables the light to be effectively reflected or refracted when it is irradiated to the light guiding portion 411, thereby changing the propagation direction of the light. Since the light guiding portion 411 is in the shape of a quadrangular pyramid, the light will be reflected and refracted multiple times during the propagation process, thereby enhancing the uniformity and brightness of the light.

[0057] Specifically, when the light source 31 lights up, the light it emits first irradiates the multiple quadrangular pyramid-shaped light guides 411 of the light-catching portion 41. Each light guide 411 reflects, refracts or diffusely reflects the light through its four inclined light guide surfaces 4111, and guides the light to the front end of the light guide structure 40. Since the light guide surfaces 4111 are inclined, the light will be reflected and refracted multiple times during the propagation process, so that the light is more evenly distributed inside the light guide structure 40, and finally penetrates the crystal head to form a clear and bright indicator light effect.

[0058] Therefore, it can be understood that the light guide portion 411 can also be a triangular prism arranged in an array (such as Figure 8 As shown), it can also be a concave arc surface (as shown Figure 7 As shown), in this embodiment, the shape of the light-capturing portion 41 is not particularly limited, as long as it can capture more light.

[0059] Reference Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting component 30 further includes: a circuit board 32 and a second connecting terminal 33, the circuit board 32 is disposed in the insertion cavity 21, and the light source 31 is disposed on the circuit board 32; one end of the first connecting terminal 22 is connected to the circuit board 32, and the other end of the second connecting terminal 33 extends to the outside of the insulating body 20, and the light source 31 is electrically connected to the outside through the second connecting terminal 33.

[0060] Specifically, the light-emitting assembly 30 of the light-conducting connector of this embodiment includes not only a light source 31, but also a circuit board 32 and a second connection terminal 33. The synergistic effect of these components realizes the stable connection and effective control of the light source 31 with the external power supply. The circuit board 32 is the core part of the light-emitting assembly 30. It is arranged in the insertion cavity 21 and provides stable support and electrical connection for the light source 31. The light source 31, such as an LED lamp, is firmly welded on the circuit board 32 and connected to the external power supply through the circuit on the circuit board 32. The design of the circuit board 32 takes into account various factors such as electrical performance, heat dissipation performance and mechanical strength to ensure the long-term stable operation of the light-emitting assembly 30. The second connection terminal 33 is an important bridge for connecting the light-emitting assembly 30 with the external power supply. One end of it is connected to the circuit board 32 to form an electrical path with the light source 31; the other end extends to the outside of the insulating body 20, which is convenient for connecting with an external power line or socket. Through the second connection terminal 33, the light source 31 can easily obtain the required electrical energy to achieve the control of lighting up and extinguishing.

[0061] Specifically, when the external power source is connected to the circuit board 32 through the second connection terminal 33, the electric energy is transmitted to the light source 31 along the circuit on the circuit board 32. Driven by the electric energy, the light source 31 lights up and emits light. These lights are then captured by the light-guiding structure 40 and guided to the crystal head to form a clear and bright indicator light effect. At the same time, the circuit on the circuit board 32 can also control the brightness, color and other parameters of the light source 31 to meet the needs of different application scenarios. In addition, the design of the second connection terminal 33 also takes into account the stability and convenience of the connection. It is usually made of metal material and has good electrical conductivity and mechanical strength. Its shape and size are designed according to the actual application scenario and interface standard to ensure reliable connection with the external power cord or socket.

[0062] Further, refer to Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the light emitting assembly 30 further includes a first fixing seat 34, which is disposed on the rear end surface of the circuit board 32, and the second connection terminal 33 can be embedded in the first fixing seat 34. The light emitting assembly 30 of the light guide connector of this embodiment is further provided with a first fixing seat 34. The first fixing seat 34 is disposed on the rear end surface of the circuit board 32, and provides a stable support and embedding space for the second connection terminal 33.

[0063] The design of the first fixing seat 34 takes into account structural stability and installation convenience. It is usually made of plastic, metal or other materials with sufficient mechanical strength to ensure that the second connection terminal 33 can be firmly supported and fixed. The shape and size of the first fixing seat 34 match the second connection terminal 33, so that the second connection terminal 33 can be conveniently embedded therein to form a stable electrical and mechanical connection. Specifically, when the light-emitting component 30 is installed in the insertion cavity 21, the circuit board 32 is placed in a predetermined position, and the first fixing seat 34 is close to the rear end face of the circuit board 32. Subsequently, the second connection terminal 33 is embedded in the first fixing seat 34 and connected to the corresponding circuit on the circuit board 32. This design not only simplifies the installation process, but also improves the stability and reliability of the connection. The first fixing seat 34 can also play a role in protecting the circuit board 32. Since it is located at the rear end face of the circuit board 32, it can effectively prevent external dust, water vapor and other impurities from entering the insertion cavity 21, thereby extending the service life of the light-emitting component 30 and the entire connector. In addition, the design of the first fixing seat 34 also takes into account the matching relationship with the housing 10 and other internal components. Its shape and size need to be coordinated with the inner wall of the housing 10 and other internal components to ensure the compactness and aesthetics of the connector as a whole.

[0064] Furthermore, refer to Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, a positioning column 341 is provided on the front face of the first fixing seat 34, and the positioning column 341 can be inserted into the circuit board 32, and the front end of the second connection terminal 33 is inserted through the first fixing seat 34 and connected to the circuit board 32. The positioning column 341 is provided on the front face of the first fixing seat 34 of the light-guiding connector of this embodiment. These positioning columns 341 not only provide accurate positioning for the circuit board 32, but also enhance the connection stability between the first fixing seat 34 and the circuit board 32. At the same time, the front end of the second connection terminal 33 is inserted through the first fixing seat 34 to achieve reliable connection with the corresponding circuit on the circuit board 32. The design of the positioning column 341 takes into account the accuracy of positioning and the convenience of installation. They are usually columnar or conical, and their size and shape match the positioning hole or slot on the circuit board 32. When the light-emitting component 30 is installed in the insertion cavity 21, the positioning column 341 can be accurately inserted into the positioning hole or slot in the circuit board 32, thereby ensuring accurate positioning and stable connection between the circuit board 32 and the first fixing seat 34.

[0065] Specifically, during the installation process, the circuit board 32 is first placed at a predetermined position of the insertion cavity 21, and the positioning hole or slot thereon is ensured to be aligned with the positioning column 341 on the first fixing seat 34. Then, the first fixing seat 34 is pushed toward the circuit board 32 so that the positioning column 341 is inserted into the positioning hole or slot. In this way, the circuit board 32 is firmly fixed on the first fixing seat 34 without shaking or offset. Subsequently, the front end of the second connecting terminal 33 is inserted into the first fixing seat 34 and connected to the corresponding circuit on the circuit board 32. Since the positioning column 341 has ensured the precise positioning between the circuit board 32 and the first fixing seat 34, the second connecting terminal 33 can be easily aligned with the circuit on the circuit board 32 and connected together. This design not only simplifies the installation process, but also improves the reliability and stability of the connection. In addition, the positioning column 341 can also play a role in enhancing the structural strength. They can disperse the pressure and vibration of the circuit board 32, thereby protecting the circuits and components on the circuit board 32 from damage. At the same time, the positioning column 341 can also prevent the circuit board 32 from being deformed or loosened during long-term use, thereby ensuring the long-term stable operation of the connector.

[0066] Reference Figures 2 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the light-guiding connector further includes a fixing structure 50 and a second fixing seat 52. The fixing structure 50 is disposed in the insertion cavity 21. The fixing structure 50 is used to fix the first connecting terminal 22. The fixing structure 50 includes: a tongue plate 51. The tongue plate 51 is located at one side end of the light-guiding structure 40. One end of the first connecting terminal 22 is disposed on the tongue plate 51. The second fixing seat 52 is located at the rear side of the light-guiding structure 40. The other end of the first connecting terminal 22 is clamped in the second fixing seat 52 and extends out of the insulating body 20.

[0067] Specifically, the light-conducting connector of this embodiment further includes a fixing structure 50, which is cleverly arranged in the insertion cavity 21 for stably fixing the first connection terminal 22. The fixing structure 50 is mainly composed of a tongue plate 51 and a second fixing seat 52, which work together to ensure the stable installation and reliable connection of the first connection terminal 22.

[0068] The tongue plate 51 is an important component of the fixing structure 50, and is located at one side end of the light guide structure 40. The design of the tongue plate 51 takes into account the matching relationship with the first connection terminal 22, and its shape and size can fit closely with one end of the first connection terminal 22. When the first connection terminal 22 is installed in the insertion cavity 21, one end of it is placed on the tongue plate 51 and is firmly connected to the tongue plate 51 by an appropriate fixing method. In this way, the tongue plate 51 provides a stable support platform for the first connection terminal 22 to prevent it from shaking or falling off in the insertion cavity 21. The second fixing seat 52 is located at the rear side of the light guide structure 40, and it cooperates with the tongue plate 51 to fix the first connection terminal 22 together. The design of the second fixing seat 52 takes into account the functions of clamping and fixing, and a clamping mechanism or a card slot is provided inside it, which can firmly clamp the other end of the first connection terminal 22. At the same time, the second fixing seat 52 also extends the insulating body 20 outward, so that the other end of the first connection terminal 22 can be easily connected to an external device or cable.

[0069] Specifically, during the installation process, first place one end of the first connecting terminal 22 on the tongue plate 51 and connect it to the tongue plate 51 by an appropriate fixing method. Then, pass the other end of the first connecting terminal 22 through the light-guiding structure 40 and insert it into the clamping mechanism or slot in the second fixing seat 52. By adjusting or tightening the fasteners (such as screws, buckles, etc.) on the second fixing seat 52, the first connecting terminal 22 can be firmly clamped to ensure that it will not loosen or fall off. Finally, install the housing 10 or other components of the connector in place to complete the assembly of the entire connector. The design of the fixing structure 50 not only takes into account the fixing and connection requirements of the first connecting terminal 22, but also takes into account the overall structure and aesthetics of the connector. The shape, size and material of the tongue plate 51 and the second fixing seat 52 are coordinated with other parts of the connector to ensure the compactness and aesthetics of the connector as a whole.

[0070] Further, in some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figures 4 to 5, one end of the first connection terminal 22 connected to the crystal head is bent and extended upward, and a plurality of clearance grooves 43 are arranged at the lower end of the light guide structure 40. The plurality of clearance grooves 43 are arranged at intervals in the transverse direction, and the positions of the clearance grooves 43 are arranged one-to-one with the positions of the first connection terminal 22, and the clearance grooves 43 are used to avoid the end of the first connection terminal 22. The end of the first connection terminal 22 of the light guide connector of this embodiment connected to the crystal head is designed to be bent and extended upward. This design not only facilitates the connection of the first connection terminal 22 with the contacts or circuits inside the crystal head, but also can effectively save space, making the internal structure of the connector more compact. At the same time, in order to match the bending design of the first connection terminal 22, a plurality of clearance grooves 43 are arranged at the lower end of the light guide structure 40. These clearance grooves 43 are arranged at intervals in the transverse direction, and their positions correspond one-to-one with the positions of the first connection terminal 22. The design of the clearance grooves 43 takes into account the shape and size of the end of the first connection terminal 22, ensuring that the first connection terminal 22 will not interfere with or collide with the light guide structure 40 when bending and extending.

[0071] Specifically, when the first connection terminal 22 is installed in the insertion cavity 21 and connected to the crystal plug, the end thereof bent upward will pass through the corresponding clearance groove 43 at the lower end of the light guide structure 40. Due to the existence of the clearance groove 43, the end of the first connection terminal 22 can smoothly pass through the light guide structure 40 without any obstruction or squeezing. In this way, the first connection terminal 22 can achieve a reliable connection with the contact or circuit inside the crystal plug, while keeping the internal structure of the connector compact and beautiful.

[0072] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of the present invention, the insulating body 20 is provided with two rows of insertion cavities 21, and the two rows of insertion cavities 21 are arranged in two rows, each row of insertion cavities 21 includes a plurality of insertion cavities 21 arranged laterally at intervals, and each insertion cavity 21 is correspondingly provided with a first connection terminal 22, a light-emitting component 30 and a light-guiding structure 40.

[0073] Specifically, the insulating body 20 of the light-guiding connector of this embodiment is designed to have a structure with two rows of insertion cavities 21. The two rows of insertion cavities 21 are arranged in two rows, one above the other, which not only increases the port density of the connector, but also makes the layout of the connector more reasonable, facilitating the realization of more network connections in a limited space. Each row of insertion cavities 21 includes a plurality of insertion cavities 21 arranged in a transverse spacing, so that each insertion cavity 21 can independently accommodate and fix a first connection terminal 22, a light-emitting component 30, and a light-guiding structure 40. The internal structure of each insertion cavity 21 is the same to ensure consistency and interchangeability between the ports.

[0074] Specifically, when the light-guiding connector needs to connect multiple network devices or cables, the corresponding connection terminal of each device or cable can be inserted into an insertion cavity 21 of the connector. In each insertion cavity 21, the first connection terminal 22 is responsible for connecting with the external device or cable, the light-emitting component 30 is used to indicate the connection status or transmit data, and the light-guiding structure 40 is responsible for guiding the light emitted by the light-emitting component 30 to the outside of the connector for user observation. Since two rows of insertion cavities 21 are provided on the insulating body 20, the upper and lower rows of devices or cables can be connected at the same time, which greatly improves the connection efficiency and convenience. In addition, the design of the two rows of insertion cavities 21 also makes the overall structure of the connector more compact and beautiful, saving installation space. During the manufacturing process, the insulating body 20 can be formed in one go by injection molding, die casting and other processes to ensure the size and shape accuracy of each insertion cavity 21. At the same time, the first connection terminal 22, the light-emitting component 30 and the light-guiding structure 40 can also be installed in each insertion cavity 21 according to a predetermined position and method to form a complete light-guiding connector.

[0075] During use, the user can choose which insertion cavity 21 to use for connection according to actual needs, or adjust the layout and configuration of the connector as needed. Since each insertion cavity 21 is independent, even if a certain insertion cavity 21 fails or is damaged, it will not affect the normal use of other insertion cavities 21, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the connector. By introducing the design of two rows of insertion cavities 21, the light-guiding connector of the present invention not only increases the port density and connection efficiency, but also maintains the overall structure of the connector to be compact and beautiful. At the same time, the independence and interchangeability of each insertion cavity 21 also improve the reliability and stability of the connector, making the connector more in line with the market demand for high-performance, high-density and easy-to-maintain network connectors.

[0076] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A light-conducting connector, characterized in that: include: shell; An insulating body, the insulating body is arranged in the shell, the insulating body has an insertion cavity, the insertion cavity is used to insert a crystal plug, the insertion cavity runs through the front and rear end surfaces of the insulating body, a first connection terminal is arranged in the insertion cavity, and the first connection terminal is connected to the crystal plug; A light-emitting component, the light-emitting component is disposed in the insertion cavity, the light-emitting component comprises a light source, and the light source is used to emit light; as well as A light-guiding structure, wherein the light-guiding structure is arranged on the insulating body and is located in the insertion cavity, the light-guiding structure is located on the front side of the light-emitting component, the light-guiding structure has a light-catching portion, the light-guiding structure is recessed inwardly on a side facing the light source to form the light-catching portion, the light-catching portion is distributed on the rear side of the light-guiding structure, the light source is located on the rear side of the light-catching portion, the light-catching portion is used to capture the light emitted by the light source, and the light-guiding structure is a light-transmitting material.

2. The light-conducting connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A covering portion is integrally formed outwardly on the rear end surface of the light-guiding structure. The covering portion is located on the outer peripheral side of the light-trapping portion, and the light source is located in the covering portion.

3. The light-conducting connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The light-trapping portion includes a plurality of light-guiding portions, which are arranged in an array. The light-guiding portions have a plurality of light-guiding surfaces, which are used to guide the light from the light source.

4. The light-conducting connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The light guide portion is in a quadrangular pyramid shape and has four light guide surfaces that are inclined.

5. The light-conducting connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light emitting component further comprises: a circuit board, wherein the circuit board is disposed in the insertion cavity, and the light source is disposed on the circuit board; and A second connection terminal, wherein one end of the first connection terminal is connected to the circuit board, and the other end of the second connection terminal extends to the outside of the insulating body, and the light source is electrically connected to the outside through the second connection terminal.

6. The light-conducting connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The light emitting component further comprises a first fixing seat, which is arranged on the rear end surface of the circuit board, and the second connecting terminal can be embedded in the first fixing seat.

7. The light-conducting connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning column is disposed on the front end surface of the first fixing seat, and the positioning column can be inserted into the circuit board. The front end of the second connecting terminal passes through the first fixing seat and is connected to the circuit board.

8. The light-conducting connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing structure, which is arranged in the insertion cavity and is used to fix the first connecting terminal. The fixing structure includes: a tongue plate, the tongue plate being located at one side end of the light guide structure, and one end of the first connecting terminal being disposed on the tongue plate; and A second fixing seat, wherein the second fixing seat is located at the rear side of the light guide structure, and the other end of the first connecting terminal is clamped in the second fixing seat and extends out of the insulating body.

9. The light-conducting connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the first connecting terminal connected to the crystal head is bent and extended upward, and a plurality of clearance grooves are arranged at a lower end of the light-guiding structure. The plurality of clearance grooves are arranged at intervals along the lateral direction, and the positions of the clearance grooves are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the positions of the first connecting terminal. The clearance grooves are used to avoid the ends of the first connecting terminal.

10. The light-conducting connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating body is provided with two rows of the insertion cavities, and the two rows of the insertion cavities are arranged in two rows, each row of the insertion cavities includes a plurality of the insertion cavities arranged with transverse intervals, and each of the insertion cavities is correspondingly provided with a first connecting terminal, the light-emitting component and the light-guiding structure.

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