Connector component assembly and its electrical connector

Abstract

This application provides a connector assembly and its electrical connector, which can be used in electronic devices to transmit electrical signals. The connector includes a connector switch for stopping the transmission of electrical signals, reducing the number of times the connector is inserted and removed from the electronic device and thus increasing its lifespan. Additionally, the connector can optionally be equipped with a pull-out strap to receive a pulling force, forcing the connector to move. Therefore, even if there is insufficient internal space in the electronic device, the connector can still be pulled out using the pull-out strap, eliminating the need for reserved space inside the electronic device for connector removal. The electrical connector provided in this application can be used in thin and compact electronic devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of connectors, and in particular relates to a connector component assembly and its electrical connector. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical connectors are required in electronic devices to transmit electrical signals by mating with conductive components. Therefore, electrical connectors are increasingly widely used. Generally, in electronic devices, electrical connectors are plugged into conductive components to form a circuit that transmits electrical signals, enabling the electronic device to operate normally. However, if the circuit needs to stop transmitting electrical signals, the electrical connector must be unplugged from the conductive component, thus severing the electrical connection. This can lead to repeated plugging and unplugging of the connector, negatively impacting its lifespan.

[0003] In addition, due to the trend of electronic devices becoming thinner and smaller, there is not enough internal space in electronic devices to provide a power connector for removal.

[0004] Therefore, how to improve the above-mentioned deficiencies, reduce the number of times electrical connectors are inserted and removed in electronic devices, improve the service life of electrical connectors, and allow electrical connectors to be removed within the limited space of electronic devices, so that electrical connectors can be used in thin and small electronic devices, is a problem that those in the relevant technical field urgently need to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this application provides an electrical connector, which is coupled with a conductive member. The electrical connector includes a connector core with a core switch receiving groove; a connector terminal embedded in the connector core; a connector switch housed in the core switch receiving groove, so that the connector switch can be moved to an open position or a closed position within the core switch receiving groove by force provided by the connector core; the connector switch has a switch core and a switch terminal embedded in the switch core; wherein, when the connector switch is moved to the open position, the switch terminal contacts the connector terminal and the conductive member respectively to open the electrical connection between the connector terminal and the conductive member; when the connector switch is moved to the closed position, the switch terminal moves away from the conductive member to close the electrical connection between the connector terminal and the conductive member; and a metal shell that engages with the connector core. The metal housing has a longitudinal movement limiting structure that restricts the longitudinal movement of the connector switch to prevent it from moving longitudinally away from the core switch receiving groove. The metal housing also has a housing elastic fastening structure. When the connector switch is subjected to force within the core switch receiving groove, and the force is greater than a predetermined operating force, the core switch forces the housing elastic fastening structure to elastically deform, releasing the elastic fastening structure from the core switch, allowing the connector switch to move within the core switch receiving groove. When the connector switch is forced to move to the open position, and the force is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic fastening structure elastically fastens the core switch to position the connector switch in the open position. And when the connector switch is forced to move to the closed position, and the force is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic fastening structure elastically fastens the core switch to position the connector switch in the closed position.

[0006] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the switch core has a switch-on latching groove and a switch-off latching groove, wherein when the connector switch is moved to the open position by force, the housing elastic latching structure enters the switch-on latching groove and elastically latches the switch core; and when the connector switch is moved to the closed position by force, the housing elastic latching structure enters the switch-off latching groove and elastically latches the switch core.

[0007] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the switch core further has a switch protrusion, the switch protrusion separating the switch opening snap-fit ​​groove and the switch closing snap-fit ​​groove. When the force on the connector switch is greater than the predetermined operating force, the elastic snap-fit ​​structure of the outer shell can elastically deform and pass through the switch protrusion.

[0008] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the metal housing further has a housing body, a left hollow hole and a right hollow hole, the housing body separates the left hollow hole and the right hollow hole, the housing elastic fastening structure is disposed on the housing body, the left hollow hole or the right hollow hole exposes the switch protrusion, so that force can be applied to the switch protrusion to make the connector switch bear force.

[0009] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the shell elastic fastening structure is a raised structure or a bent structure disposed on the shell body.

[0010] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the connector terminals are power supply terminals.

[0011] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the connector terminal is a clamping terminal and the switch terminal is a guillotine terminal, so that the connector terminal clamps the switch terminal to make the connector terminal electrically connected to the switch terminal.

[0012] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the shell elastic fastening structure has a shell elastic fastening left substructure and a shell elastic fastening right substructure, the shell elastic fastening left substructure and the shell elastic fastening right substructure respectively fasten the left and right sides of the switch core to prevent the switch core from tilting to the side.

[0013] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the metal housing further has a housing lateral movement restriction structure, which restricts the lateral movement of the connector switch to prevent the connector switch from moving laterally and leaving the core switch receiving groove.

[0014] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the lateral movement restriction structure of the housing is a folded edge structure on the metal housing.

[0015] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the connector core has a core lateral movement restriction structure, which restricts the lateral movement of the connector switch to prevent the connector switch from moving laterally and leaving the core switch receiving groove.

[0016] Preferably, the electrical connector of this application further includes a pull-out strap, which passes through the metal housing and is joined with the connector core to form a housing-core joint. When the pull-out strap receives a pulling force, the pull-out strap forces the housing-core joint away from the conductive member through the metal housing.

[0017] In addition, the present invention also provides a connector component assembly, the connector component assembly comprising: a conductive member having a component terminal; and an electrical connector comprising: a connector core having a core switch receiving groove; a connector terminal embedded in the connector core; and a connector switch received in the core switch receiving groove, wherein the connector core provides support for the connector switch, allowing the connector switch to be moved to an open position or an closed position within the core switch receiving groove under force. The connector switch is in a closed position and has a switch core and a switch terminal, the switch terminal being embedded in the switch core; wherein, when the connector switch is moved to the open position by force, the switch terminal contacts the connector terminal and the component terminal respectively to open the electrical connection between the connector terminal and the conductive component; when the connector switch is moved to the closed position by force, the switch terminal moves away from the component terminal to close the electrical connection between the connector terminal and the conductive component; and a metal housing is attached to the connector core, the metal housing... The device includes a housing longitudinal movement restriction structure that limits the longitudinal movement of the connector switch to prevent it from moving longitudinally away from the core switch receiving groove. The metal housing also has a housing elastic fastening structure. When the connector switch is subjected to force within the core switch receiving groove, and the force exceeds a predetermined operating force, the core switch forces the housing elastic fastening structure to elastically deform, releasing the core switch and allowing the connector switch to move within the core switch receiving groove. When the connector switch is moved to the open position by force, and the force on the connector switch is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic fastening structure elastically fastens the switch core to position the connector switch in the open position; and when the connector switch is moved to the closed position by force, and the force on the connector switch is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic fastening structure elastically fastens the switch core to position the connector switch in the closed position, wherein the component terminal and the connector terminal are clamping terminals, and the switch terminal is a guillotine terminal.

[0018] Compared to prior art, this application provides a connector assembly and its electrical connector, which can be used in electronic devices to transmit electrical signals. The electrical connector includes a connector switch for stopping the transmission of electrical signals, reducing the number of times the connector is inserted and removed from the electronic device and thus increasing its lifespan. Furthermore, the electrical connector can optionally be equipped with a pull-out strap to receive a pulling force, forcing the connector to move. Therefore, even if there is insufficient internal space in the electronic device, the connector can still be pulled out using the pull-out strap, eliminating the need for reserved space inside the electronic device for removing the connector. The electrical connector provided in this application can be used in thin and compact electronic devices. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application.

[0023] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of some components of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application in one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of some components of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application in one embodiment.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a top view schematic diagram of some components of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application in one embodiment.

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electrical connector / connector assembly cut along line segment AA.

[0027] Figure 9 for Figure 7 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of the electrical connector / connector assembly cut along line segment BB.

[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 7 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electrical connector / connector assembly cut along line segment CC.

[0029] Figure 11 This is a rear view schematic diagram of some components of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application in one embodiment.

[0030] Figure 12 for Figure 11 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electrical connector / connector assembly cut along line segment DD.

[0031] Figure 13 for Figure 11 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electrical connector / connector assembly cut along line segment EE.

[0032] Figure 14 This is a top view schematic diagram of some components of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application in one embodiment.

[0033] Figure 15 for Figure 7 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electrical connector / connector assembly cut along line segment FF.

[0034] Figure 16 This is a rear view schematic diagram of some components of the electrical connector / connector assembly of this application in one embodiment.

[0035] Figure 17 for Figure 16 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electrical connector / connector assembly cut along line segment GG.

[0036] Figure 18 for Figure 16 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of the electrical connector / connector assembly cut along line segment HH.

[0037] Figure 19 This is an exploded view of some components of the electrical connector of this application in one embodiment. Figure 20 This is an exploded view of some components of the electrical connector of this application in one embodiment. Figure 21 This is an exploded view of some components of the electrical connector of this application in one embodiment. Figure 22 This is an exploded view of some components of the electrical connector of this application in one embodiment. Figure 23 This is an exploded view of some components of an embodiment of the conductive component of this application.

[0038] Symbol Explanation

[0039] 1 Electrical connector

[0040] 11 Connector core

[0041] 111 Rubber core switch receiving slot

[0042] 112 Lateral movement restriction structure of rubber core

[0043] 12 Connector Terminals

[0044] 13 Connector Switch

[0045] 131 Switch Core

[0046] 1311 Switch Opening Snap-on Slot

[0047] 1312 Switch closing latching groove

[0048] 1313 Switch bump

[0049] 132 switch terminal

[0050] 14 Metal casing

[0051] 141 Longitudinal movement restriction structure of the outer shell

[0052] 142. Casing elastic fastening structure

[0053] 1421 The outer shell is elastically fastened to the left substructure.

[0054] 1422 Outer shell elastic fastening right side substructure

[0055] 143 Outer shell body

[0056] 144. Left side of the outer casing has a perforated hole.

[0057] 145. Right side cutout of the outer casing.

[0058] 146. Lateral movement restriction structure of the outer shell

[0059] 15. Pull-out belt body

[0060] 2. Conductive components

[0061] 21 Component terminals

[0062] A connector component assembly

[0063] B. Outer shell and core joint

[0064] OP activation location

[0065] CP Close Position Detailed Implementation

[0066] The following description, accompanied by illustrations, illustrates the technical content of the present invention through specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In particular, the proportions and relative positions of the various components in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the actual implementation of the present invention.

[0067] This application provides a connector component assembly and its electrical connector. The following description focuses on embodiments disclosed in this application; please refer to these embodiments as well. Figures 1 to 23 .

[0068] At Figures 1 to 23 In the illustrated embodiment, connector assembly A includes: an electrical connector 1 and a conductive member 2. For example... Figure 23 As shown, the conductive member 2 is disposed in the electronic device and has a member terminal 21. For example... Figures 19 to 22 As shown, the electrical connector 1 has a connector core 11, connector terminals 12, connector switches 13, a metal housing 14, and a pull tab 15. The connector core 11 has a core switch receiving groove 111. The connector terminals 12 are embedded in the connector core 11. Preferably, the connector terminals 12 can be power terminals to provide power signal transmission, but this is not a limitation; the connector terminals 12 can also be signal terminals. Figure 15 As shown, the connector switch 13 is housed in the core switch receiving groove 111, allowing the connector switch 13 to be embedded in the connector core 11, thereby reducing the overall height of the electrical connector 1 and enabling the electrical connector 1 to be used in thin and compact electronic devices.

[0069] It should be noted that, in the embodiments shown in the above figures, the connector core 11 can provide support for the connector switch 13, allowing the connector switch 13 to move under force within the core switch receiving groove 111. Figure 8 The opening position OP is shown or as shown. Figure 15 The closed position CP is shown.

[0070] At Figure 22 In the illustrated embodiment, the connector switch 13 has a switch core 131 and a switch terminal 132, with the switch terminal 132 embedded in the switch core 131. For example... Figure 20 As shown, the switch core 131 has a switch open latching groove 1311, a switch close latching groove 1312, and a switch protrusion 1313. The switch protrusion 1313 separates the switch open latching groove 1311 and the switch close latching groove 1312. It should be noted that, in the embodiment shown in the above figure, the switch protrusion 1313 can be used to separate the open position OP and the closed position CP.

[0071] It should be noted that, as Figure 8 As shown, when the connector switch 13 is moved to the open position OP by force, and the force on the connector switch 13 is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic snap-fit ​​structure 142 enters the switch opening snap-fit ​​groove 1311 and elastically snaps the switch core 131 to position the connector switch 13 in the open position OP. At this time, the switch terminal 132 contacts the connector terminal 12 and the component terminal 21 respectively to open the electrical connection between the connector terminal 12 and the component terminal 21 (i.e., the conductive component 2 of the electronic device), so that the switch terminal 132 forms a circuit and transmits electrical signals such as power signals between the connector terminal 12 and the component terminal 21 (i.e., the conductive component 2 of the electronic device), so that the electronic device with the electrical connector 1 can operate normally.

[0072] like Figure 15 As shown, when the connector switch 13 is moved to the closed position CP by force, and the force on the connector switch 13 is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic snap-fit ​​structure 142 enters the switch closed snap-fit ​​groove 1312 and elastically snaps the switch core 131 to position the connector switch 13 in the closed position CP. At this time, the switch terminal 132 leaves the component terminal 21 to close the electrical connection between the connector terminal 12 and the component terminal 21 (i.e., the conductive component 2 of the electronic device). The electrical connection between the electrical connector 1 and the conductive component 2 can be released without pulling the electrical connector 1 out of the inserted conductive component 2, thereby stopping the transmission of electrical signals such as power signals between the connector terminal 12 and the component terminal 21 (i.e., the conductive component 2 of the electronic device). In this way, the number of times the electrical connector 1 is inserted and removed in the electronic device can be reduced to improve the service life of the electrical connector 1. In addition, there is no need to reserve space inside the electronic device for pulling out the electrical connector 1, so that the electrical connector 1 can be used in thin and small electronic devices.

[0073] When the force on the connector switch 13 is greater than the predetermined operating force, and it moves in the core switch receiving groove 111, the switch core 131 can force the outer shell elastic fastening structure 142 to elastically deform, so that the outer shell elastic fastening structure 142 passes through the switch protrusion 1313 and leaves the switch opening fastening groove 1311 or the switch closing fastening groove 1312, thereby releasing the outer shell elastic fastening structure 142 from the switch core 131, so that the connector switch 13 can move in the core switch receiving groove 111.

[0074] Additionally, it should be noted that in the above embodiments, when the outer shell elastic fastening structure 142 elastically deforms and passes through the switch protrusion 1313, the metal outer shell 14 will rub or collide with the switch core 131, generating vibrations or sounds of varying degrees. In this way, the movement state of the switch core 131 can be determined.

[0075] Additionally, it should be noted that when the force on the connector switch 13 is less than the predetermined operating force, the switch core 131 cannot force the housing elastic fastening structure 142 to deform elastically. At this time, the housing elastic fastening structure 142 will elastically fasten the switch core 131 in the switch opening fastening groove 1311 or the switch closing fastening groove 1312, so that the connector switch 13 remains in the open position OP or the closed position CP.

[0076] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the metal housing 14 engages with the connector core 11 to form the housing-core joint B, and the pull strap 15 passes through the metal housing 14. When the pull strap 15 is subjected to a pulling force, the pull strap 15 can force the housing-core joint B to leave the conductive member 2 through the metal housing 14.

[0077] It should be noted that since the pull strip 15 can accept the pulling force and force the outer shell core connector B to move, even if there is not enough space inside the electronic device, the electrical connector 1 can still be pulled out from the conductive component 2 of the electronic device by the pull strip 15. Therefore, there is no need to reserve space inside the electronic device for pulling out the electrical connector 1. Thus, the electrical connector 1 can be used in thin and small electronic devices.

[0078] At Figures 19 to 22 In the embodiment shown, the metal housing 14 has a housing longitudinal movement restriction structure 141 and a housing elastic fastening structure 142. The housing longitudinal movement restriction structure 141 is disposed on the longitudinal movement path of the connector switch 13 to restrict the longitudinal movement stroke of the connector switch 13, so as to prevent the connector switch 13 from moving longitudinally beyond the predetermined stroke and leaving the core switch receiving groove 111.

[0079] At Figures 19 to 22 In the illustrated embodiment, the metal housing 14 further includes a housing body 143, a left cutout 144, and a right cutout 145. The housing body 143 separates the left cutout 144 and the right cutout 145. The housing elastic fastening structure 142 is, for example, a raised structure or a bent structure provided on the housing body 143. The left cutout 144 or the right cutout 145 exposes the switch protrusion 1313, so that an operating force can be applied to the switch protrusion 1313 to force the connector switch 13.

[0080] In addition, the outer shell elastic fastening structure 142 has an outer shell elastic fastening left substructure 1421 and an outer shell elastic fastening right substructure 1422. The outer shell elastic fastening left substructure 1421 and the outer shell elastic fastening right substructure 1422 fasten the left and right sides of the switch core 131 respectively, so that the fastening force on the left and right sides of the switch core 131 is uniform, thereby preventing the switch core 131 from tilting to the side.

[0081] At Figures 19 to 23 In the embodiment shown, component terminal 21 and connector terminal 12 are clamping terminals, and switch terminal 132 is a guillotine terminal, so that connector terminal 12 can clamp switch terminal 132, so that connector terminal 12 and switch terminal 132 are electrically connected, and component terminal 21 can also clamp switch terminal 132, so that component terminal 21 and switch terminal 132 are electrically connected.

[0082] At Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, the metal housing 14 has a housing lateral movement restriction structure 146. The housing lateral movement restriction structure 146 is a folded edge structure on the metal housing 14. The housing lateral movement restriction structure 146 is disposed on the lateral movement path of the connector switch 13, and can limit the lateral movement stroke of the connector switch 13 to prevent the connector switch 13 from moving laterally beyond a predetermined stroke and leaving the core switch receiving groove 111.

[0083] Additionally, it should be noted that in the above embodiments, since the outer shell lateral movement restriction structure 146 is a folded edge structure on the metal outer shell 14, the outer shell lateral movement restriction structure 146 can also be used to improve the structural strength of the metal outer shell 14.

[0084] At Figure 15 In the illustrated embodiment, the connector core 11 has a lateral movement restriction structure 112. The lateral movement restriction structure 112 is disposed on the lateral movement path of the connector switch 13, and can limit the lateral movement stroke of the connector switch 13 to prevent the connector switch 13 from moving laterally and leaving the core switch receiving groove 111.

[0085] It should be noted that the connector assembly and its electrical connector in this application may omit some components and are not limited to the above embodiments.

[0086] For example, the connector assembly of this application may optionally include only: a conductive component, an electrical connector, and a metal housing. The electrical connector includes a connector core, connector terminals, and a connector switch. The connector core has a core switch receiving groove. The connector terminals are embedded in the connector core. The connector switch is received in the core switch receiving groove to provide support for the connector switch via the connector core, allowing the connector switch to be moved to an open or closed position within the core switch receiving groove. The connector switch has a switch core and switch terminals, with the switch terminals embedded in the switch core. When the connector switch is moved to the open position, the switch terminals contact the connector terminals and the component terminals respectively to open the electrical connection between the connector terminals and the conductive component. When the connector switch is moved to the closed position, the switch terminals disengage from the component terminals to close the electrical connection between the connector terminals and the conductive component. The metal housing engages with the connector core. The metal housing has a housing longitudinal movement limiting structure that restricts the longitudinal movement of the connector switch to prevent the connector switch from moving longitudinally away from the core switch receiving groove. The metal housing also has a housing elastic snap-fit ​​structure. When the connector switch is subjected to force and moves within the core switch receiving groove, and the force applied to the connector switch exceeds a predetermined operating force, the switch core forces the housing's elastic locking structure to deform elastically, releasing the housing's elastic locking structure from engaging the switch core, allowing the connector switch to move within the core switch receiving groove. When the connector switch is moved to the open position, and the force applied to the connector switch is less than a predetermined operating force, the housing's elastic locking structure elastically engages the switch core to position the connector switch in the open position. When the connector switch is moved to the closed position, and the force applied to the connector switch is less than a predetermined operating force, the housing's elastic locking structure elastically engages the switch core to position the connector switch in the closed position. The component terminals and the connector terminals are clamping terminals, and the switch terminals are guillotine terminals.

[0087] Furthermore, the electrical connector of this application includes a connector core, connector terminals, a connector switch, and a metal housing. The connector core has a core switch receiving groove. The connector terminals are embedded in the connector core. The connector switch is received in the core switch receiving groove to provide support for the connector switch through the connector core, allowing the connector switch to be moved to an open or closed position under force within the core switch receiving groove. The connector switch has a switch core and switch terminals, with the switch terminals embedded in the switch core. When the connector switch is moved to the open position, the switch terminals contact the connector terminals and the conductive member respectively to open the electrical connection between the connector terminals and the conductive member. When the connector switch is moved to the closed position, the switch terminals disengage from the conductive member to close the electrical connection between the connector terminals and the conductive member. The metal housing engages with the connector core and has a housing longitudinal movement limiting structure. The housing longitudinal movement limiting structure restricts the longitudinal movement of the connector switch to prevent the connector switch from moving longitudinally away from the core switch receiving groove. The metal housing also has a housing elastic snap-fit ​​structure. When the connector switch is moved within the core switch receiving groove under force, and the force applied to the connector switch exceeds a predetermined operating force, the switch core forces the housing's elastic locking structure to deform elastically, releasing the housing's elastic locking structure from engaging the switch core, allowing the connector switch to move within the core switch receiving groove. When the connector switch is moved to the open position under force, and the force applied to the connector switch is less than a predetermined operating force, the housing's elastic locking structure elastically engages the switch core to position the connector switch in the open position. When the connector switch is moved to the closed position under force, and the force applied to the connector switch is less than a predetermined operating force, the housing's elastic locking structure elastically engages the switch core to position the connector switch in the closed position.

[0088] In summary, this application provides a connector assembly and its electrical connector. The provided electrical connector can be used in electronic devices to transmit electrical signals and has a connector switch for stopping the transmission of electrical signals, thereby reducing the number of times the electrical connector is inserted and removed in the electronic device and improving the service life of the electrical connector. In addition, the electrical connector can optionally be provided with a pull-out strap to accept pull force and force the electrical connector to move. Therefore, even if there is not enough space inside the electronic device, the electrical connector can still be pulled out by the pull-out strap. Thus, there is no need to reserve space inside the electronic device for pulling out the electrical connector. Therefore, the electrical connector provided by this application can be used in thin and small electronic devices.

[0089] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any person skilled in the art can modify and alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be as set forth in the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An electrical connector, characterized in that, The electrical connector is coupled to a conductive component, the electrical connector comprising: A connector core, the connector core having a core switch receiving groove; A connector terminal, wherein the connector terminal is embedded in the connector core; A connector switch is housed in a core switch receiving groove, such that the connector switch is supported by the connector core, allowing the connector switch to move within the core switch receiving groove to an open position or a closed position. The connector switch has a switch core and a switch terminal, the switch terminal being embedded in the switch core. When the connector switch is moved to the open position by force, the switch terminals contact the connector terminals and the conductive member respectively, so as to open the electrical connection between the connector terminals and the conductive member; When the connector switch is moved to the closed position by force, the switch terminal separates from the conductive member, thereby closing the electrical connection between the connector terminal and the conductive member; and A metal housing engages with the connector core. The metal housing has a longitudinal movement limiting structure that restricts the longitudinal movement of the connector switch to prevent the connector switch from moving longitudinally out of the core switch receiving groove. The metal housing also has a resilient snap-fit ​​structure. When the connector switch is subjected to force and moves in the core switch receiving groove, and the force on the connector switch is greater than a predetermined operating force, the switch core forces the outer shell elastic fastening structure to elastically deform, thereby releasing the outer shell elastic fastening structure from fastening the switch core, and causing the connector switch to move in the core switch receiving groove. When the connector switch is moved to the open position by force, and the force on the connector switch is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic fastening structure elastically fastens the switch core to position the connector switch in the open position; and When the connector switch is moved to the closed position by force, and the force on the connector switch is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic snap-fit ​​structure elastically snaps onto the switch core to position the connector switch in the closed position.

2. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch core has a switch-on latching groove and a switch-off latching groove, wherein, When the connector switch is moved to the open position under force, the housing elastic fastening structure enters the switch opening fastening groove and elastically fastens the switch core; and When the connector switch is moved to the closed position by force, the housing elastic snap-fit ​​structure enters the switch closing snap-fit ​​groove and elastically snaps the switch core.

3. The electrical connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The switch core also has a switch protrusion, which separates the switch opening latching groove and the switch closing latching groove. When the force on the connector switch is greater than the predetermined operating force, the elastic latching structure of the outer shell elastically deforms and passes through the switch protrusion.

4. The electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The metal housing also has a housing body, a left hollow hole and a right hollow hole. The housing body separates the left hollow hole and the right hollow hole. The housing elastic fastening structure is provided on the housing body. The left hollow hole or the right hollow hole exposes the switch protrusion so that the connector switch is subjected to force when force is applied to the switch protrusion.

5. The electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic fastening structure of the outer shell is a raised structure or a bent structure provided on the outer shell body.

6. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector terminals are power supply terminals.

7. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector terminal is a clamping terminal, and the switch terminal is a guillotine terminal, so that the connector terminal clamps the switch terminal to make the connector terminal electrically connected to the switch terminal.

8. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell elastic fastening structure has a left outer shell elastic fastening substructure and a right outer shell elastic fastening substructure. The left outer shell elastic fastening substructure and the right outer shell elastic fastening substructure respectively fasten to the left and right sides of the switch core to prevent the switch core from tilting to the side.

9. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The metal housing also has a housing lateral movement restriction structure, which restricts the lateral movement of the connector switch to prevent the connector switch from moving laterally and leaving the core switch receiving groove.

10. The electrical connector according to claim 9, characterized in that, The lateral movement restriction structure of the outer shell is a folded edge structure on the metal outer shell.

11. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector core has a lateral movement restriction structure, which restricts the lateral movement of the connector switch to prevent the connector switch from moving laterally and leaving the core switch receiving groove.

12. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a pull strip that passes through the metal housing and is joined to the connector core to form a housing-core joint. When the pull strip is subjected to a pull force, the pull strip forces the housing-core joint away from the conductive member through the metal housing.

13. A connector component assembly, characterized in that, The connector assembly includes: A conductive component, the conductive component having a component terminal; and An electrical connector, the electrical connector comprising; A connector core, the connector core having a core switch receiving groove; A connector terminal, wherein the connector terminal is embedded in the connector core; A connector switch is housed in a core switch receiving groove, wherein the connector core provides support for the connector switch, allowing the connector switch to move within the core switch receiving groove to an open position or a closed position. The connector switch has a switch core and a switch terminal, the switch terminal being embedded in the switch core. When the connector switch is moved to the open position by force, the switch terminal contacts the connector terminal and the component terminal respectively, so as to open the electrical connection between the connector terminal and the conductive component; When the connector switch is moved to the closed position by force, the switch terminal moves away from the component terminal to close the electrical connection between the connector terminal and the conductive component; and A metal housing engages with the connector core, the metal housing has a longitudinal movement limiting structure that restricts the longitudinal movement of the connector switch to prevent the connector switch from moving longitudinally away from the core switch receiving groove, and the metal housing also has a housing elastic snap-fit ​​structure. in, When the connector switch is subjected to force and moves in the core switch receiving groove, and the force on the connector switch is greater than a predetermined operating force, the switch core forces the outer shell elastic fastening structure to elastically deform, thereby releasing the outer shell elastic fastening structure from fastening the switch core, and causing the connector switch to move in the core switch receiving groove. When the connector switch is moved to the open position by force, and the force on the connector switch is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic fastening structure elastically fastens the switch core to position the connector switch in the open position; and When the connector switch is moved to the closed position by force, and the force on the connector switch is less than the predetermined operating force, the housing elastic fastening structure elastically fastens the switch core to position the connector switch in the closed position. The component terminals and the connector terminals are clamping terminals, and the switch terminals are guillotine terminals.

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