Socket connector

Abstract

A receptacle connector according to the present disclosure comprises: a housing opened at one side from a cavity in the housing; a terminal extending from the inside of the housing to the opening of the one side; a first vent hole formed through the housing; and a film covering the first vent hole and separating an inside and an outside of the housing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a socket connector. Background Art

[0002] The connector may generally include a plug connector and a socket connector. The socket connector mounted on, for example, a printed circuit board (PCB) of an electronic device to connect to the plug connector may include a plurality of connection terminals. For example, the connection terminals may be arranged in a manner that satisfies the pin configuration of a universal serial bus (USB). Summary of the invention

[0003] Technical issues An object of the present disclosure is to provide a socket connector that can reduce the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of a device.

[0004] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a socket connector with improved waterproof performance.

[0005] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a socket connector that can improve the durability of a device.

[0006] The objects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above objects, and other objects not stated herein will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0007] Technical Solution According to one aspect of the subject matter described in the present application, a socket connector includes: a shell, which is open on one side from a cavity in the shell; a terminal, which extends from the interior of the shell to the opening on the one side; a first vent hole formed through the shell; and a membrane, which covers the first vent hole and separates the interior and exterior of the shell.

[0008] Beneficial Effects According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the device can be reduced.

[0009] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the waterproof performance of a device may be improved.

[0010] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the durability of a device may be improved.

[0011] Through the following detailed description, the further applicable scope of the present disclosure will become easy to understand. However, it should be understood that since those skilled in the art can clearly understand various changes and modifications within the concept and scope of the present disclosure, the detailed description and specific embodiments of the present disclosure and specific embodiments such as preferred embodiments are only given by way of example. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figures 1 to 21An example of a socket connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] Now, a description will be given in detail according to exemplary embodiments disclosed herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. For the sake of brief description with reference to the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals are provided to the same or equivalent components, and description thereof will not be repeated.

[0014] In the following description, suffixes such as "module" and "unit" may be used to refer to elements or components. Such suffixes are used here only to facilitate the description of the specification, and the suffixes themselves are not intended to give any special meaning or function.

[0015] In the present disclosure, for the sake of brevity, the contents known to ordinary technicians in the relevant fields are generally omitted. The accompanying drawings are used to help easily understand the technical concept of the present disclosure, and it should be understood that the concept of the present disclosure is not limited by the accompanying drawings. In addition to the accompanying drawings, the concept of the present disclosure should be interpreted as also extending to any variants, equivalents and alternatives.

[0016] It will be understood that, although the terms "first", "second", etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element.

[0017] It will be understood that when a component is referred to as being "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, the component may be directly connected to or directly coupled to the other component, or intervening components may be present. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another component, there are no intervening components.

[0018] As used herein, singular statements are intended to include plural statements unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0019] Reference Figure 1 , the socket connector 2 can be mounted on a substrate or the like.

[0020] The socket connector 2 may include a connector unit 20. The connector unit 20 may extend to one side. The connector unit 20 may have a plate shape. For example, the connector unit 20 may have a plate shape having a thin thickness in the z direction and being elongated in the x direction and the y direction.

[0021] The connector unit 20 may be coupled to a plug connector (not shown). The plug connector may be electrically connected to the socket connector 2.

[0022] The socket connector 2 may include a housing 10. The housing 10 may surround the connector unit 20. The housing 10 may have a cavity 121 formed therein. The housing 10 may be open at least on one side from the cavity 121 therein. A plug connector may be inserted into an opening 122 of the housing 10. The inserted plug connector may be coupled to the connector unit 20.

[0023] The cavity 121 of the housing 10 may correspond to the plug connector. The cavity 121 may be surrounded by the inner wall of the housing 10. The inner wall of the housing 10 may contact the plug connector. The plug connector may be fixed by the inner wall of the housing 10. For example, the cavity 121 of the housing 10 may correspond to the plug connector, and the plug connector disposed in the cavity 121 of the housing 10 may contact the inner wall of the housing 10.

[0024] The connector unit 20 may be fixed to one side of the inner wall of the housing 10. The connector unit 20 may extend from the cavity 121 of the housing 10 to one side. The connector unit 20 may extend from the cavity 121 of the housing 10 toward the opening 122. The connector unit 20 may protrude from the inside of the housing 10 toward the opening 122. One end of the connector unit 20 may be positioned outward relative to the opening 122 of the housing 10. For example, the connector unit 20 may be elongated in the y direction, and one end of the connector unit 20 in the y direction may be located at a position corresponding to the opening 122 of the housing 10.

[0025] The socket connector 2 may include a housing seal 18 to cover the edge of the opening 122 of the housing 10. The housing seal 18 may be disposed between a device (not shown) and the housing 10. The housing seal 18 may fill a gap between the device and the socket connector 2. The housing seal 18 may prevent foreign matter from entering the interior of the device. The housing seal 18 may correspond to the edge of the opening 122 of the housing 10. The housing seal 18 may contact the outer wall of the housing 10. The housing seal 18 may extend along the periphery or outer edge of the opening 122. For example, the housing seal 18 may have a rectangular ring shape to correspond to the edge of the rectangular-shaped opening 122.

[0026] The socket connector 2 may include a housing 30. The housing 30 may fix or fasten the socket connector 2 to the device. The housing 30 may connect the socket connector 2 and the device.

[0027] The housing 30 may be provided on one side of the housing 10. The housing 30 may be in contact with an outer wall of the housing 10. The housing 30 may be fixed to the housing 10. The housing 30 and the housing 10 may be bonded by brazing. The housing 30 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the connector unit 20. For example, the housing 30 may extend in the x-direction and the y-direction.

[0028] Reference Figure 2The terminal 23 may include a pin 22. The pin 22 may extend long toward one side. The pin 22 may send and receive electrical signals by contacting the plug connector. A plurality of pins 22 may be provided. A plurality of pins 22 may be arranged side by side toward one side.

[0029] A plurality of pins 22 may be provided on the board 21. The board 21 may be elongated to one side. The width of the board 21 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the pins 22. For example, the width of the board 21 may extend in the y direction.

[0030] The width of the board 21 may correspond to the length of the pins 22. The pins 22 may be elongated in the width direction of the board 21.

[0031] The plurality of pins 22 may be provided on one surface and the other surface of the board 21. The other surface may be opposite to the one surface. For example, the plurality of pins 22 may be provided on the upper surface of the board 21 in the z direction.

[0032] The connector unit 20 may include a terminal body 26. The terminal body 26 may extend in the length direction or longitudinal direction of the board 21. The terminal body 26 may be elongated in the direction in which the plurality of pins 22 are arranged. The terminal body 26 may be elongated in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the terminal 23. For example, the terminal 23 may be elongated in the y direction, and the terminal body 26 may be elongated in the x direction.

[0033] The terminal 23 may extend from the terminal body 26. The terminal 23 may be fixed to the terminal body 26. For example, the terminal 23 may extend from the terminal body 26 in the y direction.

[0034] The electrical signal received through the terminal 23 may move to the connection pin 27 through the terminal body 26 .

[0035] The terminal body 26 may include a terminal fixing portion 24. The terminal fixing portion 24 may be connected to the terminal 23. The terminal 23 may be fixed to the terminal fixing portion 24. The terminal fixing portion 24 may be disposed between the housing fixing portion 25 and the terminal 23. The terminal fixing portion 24 may connect the terminal 23 and the housing fixing portion 25.

[0036] The terminal body 26 may include a housing fixing portion 25. The housing fixing portion 25 may be inserted into an insertion portion of the housing 10. The housing fixing portion 25 may be coupled to the housing 10. The housing fixing portion 25 may be coupled to the other side of the housing 10 opposite to the open side of the housing 10.

[0037] The connector unit 20 may include a connection pin 27. The connection pin 27 may be connected to the terminal body 26. The connection pin 27 may define one end of the connector unit 20. For example, the terminal 23 may be provided on one side of the connector unit 20, and the connection pin 27 may be provided on the other side of the connector unit 20.

[0038] The housing 10 may include a first housing 12. A cavity 121 may be formed in the first housing 12. An opening 122 extending from the cavity 121 may be formed in the first housing 12.

[0039] The housing seal 18 may be disposed on the first housing 12. The housing seal 18 may be disposed at one end of the first housing 12. The housing seal 18 may surround an outer wall of the first housing 12 corresponding to the opening 122. For example, the housing seal 18 may extend along the outer circumference of one end of the first housing 12 corresponding to the opening 122.

[0040] The housing 10 may include a second housing 14. The second housing 14 may be connected to the first housing 12. The connector unit 20 may be coupled to the second housing 14. The connector unit 20 may be inserted into the second housing 14. The second housing 14 may have an insertion portion 142 (see Figure 4 ), so as to allow the connector unit 20 to be inserted therein. The housing fixing portion 25 may be fixed to the insertion portion 142 of the second housing 14. The housing fixing portion 25 may correspond to the insertion portion 142 of the second housing 14. For example, the housing fixing portion 25 of the connector unit 20 may be inserted and fixed to the second housing 14 of the housing 10.

[0041] The second housing 14 may be formed smaller than the first housing 12 . For example, the length (x direction) of the second housing 14 may correspond to the length of the first housing 12 , and the width (z direction) of the second housing 14 may be smaller than that of the first housing 12 .

[0042] The housing 30 may include a first housing 32. The first housing 32 may be fixed inside the device. The first housing 32 may be disposed on the first housing 12. The first housing 32 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the pin 22. For example, the first housing 32 may be elongated in a direction (x direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (y direction) of the pin 22. The first housing 32 may contact the housing 10 so that the housing 10 may be fixed at a predetermined position to prevent separation of the housing 10.

[0043] The end of the first housing 32 in the longitudinal direction may be bent. The first housing 32 may include a first side housing 322. The first side housing 322 may be disposed on the first housing 12. The first side housing 322 may be bent and extended from the first housing 30. The first side housing 322 may be bent to be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the first housing 32, thereby defining a first flange 324. The first flange 324 may be bent parallel to the first side housing 322, thereby defining a first rib 326. The first side housing 322 may fix the housing 10 at a predetermined position so that the housing 10 is not separated from the inside of the device.

[0044] The housing 30 may include a second housing 34. The second housing 34 may be elongated in the longitudinal direction of the first housing 32. The second housing 34 may be connected to the first housing 32 in a spaced-apart manner. The second housing 34 and the first housing 32 may be connected by a bridge 36.

[0045] The second housing 34 may be in contact with the second shell 14. An end portion of the second housing 34 in the longitudinal direction may be bent to define a second side shell 342. The second side shell 342 may be parallel to the first side shell 322. The second side shell 342 may be in contact with one surface and the other surface of the second shell 14, respectively. The second side shell 342 may be bent in the longitudinal direction of the second housing 34 to define a second flange 344. The second flange 344 may be bent parallel to the second side shell 342 to define a second rib 346. The second rib 346 may be in contact with the inside of the device. The second rib 346 may be brazed to the inside of the device.

[0046] The first shell 32 and the second shell 34 may be spaced apart from each other to correspond to the first shell 12 and the second shell 14, respectively. For example, the first shell 32 may be positioned upward in the z direction and forward in the y direction relative to the second shell 34 so that the first shell 32 contacts the first shell 12 and the second shell 34 contacts the second shell 14.

[0047] Reference Figure 3 , the connector unit 20 may include a terminal 23. The terminal 23 may include a pin 22. The pin 22 may extend long to one side. The pin 22 may contact the plug connector. For example, the pin 22 may contact the plug connector to achieve electrical connection therebetween.

[0048] The pins 22 may be provided in plurality. The plurality of pins 22 may be arranged in parallel along the longitudinal direction. The plurality of pins 22 may be provided in parallel on the board 21. The plurality of pins 22 may be provided on one surface and the other surface of the board 21.

[0049] The plate 21 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the pins 22 to allow a plurality of pins 22 to be disposed thereon. For example, the plate 21 may be rectangular with a long side extending in the direction in which the plurality of pins 22 are arranged and a short side extending in the longitudinal direction of the pins 22.

[0050] The connector unit 20 may include a terminal body 26. The terminal body 26 may be elongated in a direction in which the plurality of pins 22 are arranged. The terminal body 26 may be connected to the terminal 23. The terminal 23 may extend to one side from the terminal body 26. The terminal body 26 may be connected to the terminal 23 at one side of the terminal body 26, and may be connected to the connection pin 27 at the other side of the terminal body 26.

[0051] The connector unit 20 may include a connection pin 27. The connection pin 27 may be connected to a substrate or a battery (not shown). A plurality of connection pins 27 may be provided. A plurality of connection pins 27 may be connected to the terminal body 26 in parallel. The connection pin 27 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the pin 22. For example, a plurality of connection pins 27 may be elongated in the longitudinal direction of the pin 22 and may be connected in parallel to the other side of the terminal body 26 opposite to the side of the terminal body 26 on which the terminal 23 is provided.

[0052] Reference Figure 4 , the housing 10 may include an insertion portion 142 into which the connector unit 20 is inserted. The insertion portion 142 may be formed inside the second housing 14. The terminal body 26 of the connector unit 20 may be inserted into the insertion portion 142. For example, the terminal 23 may be first inserted into the insertion portion 142, and then the housing fixing portion 25 may be inserted into the insertion portion 142 while contacting the inner wall of the second housing 14.

[0053] The housing 10 may include a first housing 12 and a second housing 14. The second housing 14 may correspond to the housing fixing portion 25. The terminal 23 may be disposed in the first housing 12. The first housing 12 and the second housing 14 may define a side portion 16. The side portion 16 may define a side surface of the first housing 12 and a side surface of the second housing 14.

[0054] The first housing 12 may include a first flat portion 125. The first flat portion 125 may define one surface and another surface of the first housing 12. The side portion 16 may be bent from the first flat portion 125. A first bent portion 124 may be formed between the first flat portion 125 and the side portion 16. The first bent portion 124 may be gently bent. The first bent portion 124 may be rounded.

[0055] The second housing 14 may include a second flat portion 145. The second flat portion 145 may define one surface and another surface of the second housing 14. For example, the second flat portion 145 may define an upper surface and a lower surface of the second housing 14 in the z direction.

[0056] The second flat portion 145 may be provided on each of one side and the other side of the insertion portion 142. For example, the second flat portion 145 may be provided on each of the upper side and the lower side of the insertion portion 142 in the z direction. The side portion 16 may be bent from the second flat portion 145. A second bent portion 144 may be formed between the side portion 16 and the second flat portion 145. The second bent portion 144 may be rounded.

[0057] The first flat portion 125 and the second flat portion 145 may be connected by a connecting wall 13. The connecting wall 13 may be disposed between the first curved portion 124 and the second curved portion 144. The connecting wall 13 may be elongated between the first flat portion 125 and the second flat portion 145. The plug connector inserted into the receptacle connector 2 may contact the connecting wall 13. The connecting wall 13 may prevent the plug connector from being inserted into the receptacle connector 2 beyond a predetermined depth.

[0058] Reference Figure 5 , the housing 30 may include a first housing 32 and a second housing 34. The first housing 32 and the second housing 34 may be connected by a bridge 36. The bridge 36 may be inclined. For example, the second housing 34 may be positioned downward in the z direction relative to the first housing 32, and the bridge 36 may connect the first housing 32 and the second housing 34.

[0059] A plurality of bridge members 36 may be provided. A plurality of bridge members 36 may be provided between the first housing 32 and the second housing 34. For example, two bridge members 36 may be provided between the first housing 32 and the second housing 34.

[0060] Figure 6 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view taken along line A1-A2.

[0061] Reference Figure 6 , the housing 10 may include a first vent hole 72. The first vent hole 72 may be formed through the housing 10. The first vent hole 72 may be positioned between the interior and exterior of the housing 10. The interior and exterior of the housing 10 may communicate with each other via the first vent hole 72. Air inside the housing 10 may flow out of the housing 10 through the first vent hole 72. Air outside the housing 10 may flow into the housing 10 through the first vent hole 72.

[0062] Therefore, the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be reduced.

[0063] The first vent hole 72 may be provided in the first housing 12 of the housing 10. The first vent hole 72 may be provided in the first flat portion 125 of the first housing 12. The film 40 may be provided on the inner wall of the housing 10. The film 40 may protrude from the inner wall of the housing 10.

[0064] The housing 10 may include a recess 128. The recess 128 may be recessed from the inner wall of the housing 10. The recess 128 may correspond to the position of the first vent hole 72. The recess 128 may be formed around the first vent hole 72. The size of the recess 128 may correspond to the size of the film 40 to be described later. The first vent hole 72 may be provided in the recess 128.

[0065] The film 40 may be disposed in the recess 128. The film 40 may be disposed in the recess 128 and may define one surface of the housing 10. The depth of the recess 128 may correspond to the thickness of the film 40. For example, the recess 128 may be formed in the inner wall of the first flat portion 125, and the film 40 may be disposed in the recess 128, thereby defining the inner wall of the first flat portion 125.

[0066] The membrane 40 may face the first vent hole 72 .

[0067] The membrane 40 may be a thin film. The membrane 40 may be a functional membrane. The membrane 40 may selectively allow fluid to pass therethrough.

[0068] The membrane 40 may be breathable. The membrane 40 may be bidirectionally breathable. For example, the gas inside the housing 10 may pass through the membrane 40 to flow out of the housing 10, and the gas outside the housing 10 may pass through the membrane 40 to flow into the housing 10. For example, the gas inside the device may pass through the first vent 72 and the membrane 40 to flow out of the device, and the gas outside the device may pass through the first vent 72 and the membrane 40 to flow into the device.

[0069] Therefore, the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be reduced.

[0070] The membrane 40 may be liquid-impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid inside the housing 10 may not pass through the membrane 40, and liquid outside the housing 10 may pass through the membrane 40 to flow into the housing 10. For example, liquid inside the device may pass through the membrane 40 to flow out of the device, and liquid outside the device may not pass through the membrane 40.

[0071] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the device can be improved.

[0072] The terminal body 26 may be inserted into the second housing 34. The second flat portion 145 of the second housing 34 may be in contact with the terminal body 26. No gap may be formed between the second flat portion 145 and the terminal body 26. Foreign matter may not pass between the second flat portion 145 and the terminal body 26. For example, the fluid inside the housing 10 may not pass between the terminal body 26 and the second housing 34.

[0073] A portion of the terminal body 26 may be disposed in the cavity 121 of the housing 10 .

[0074] The terminal 23 may be disposed in the cavity 121 of the housing 10. The terminal 23 may extend from the cavity 121 of the housing 10 toward the opening 122. A portion of the terminal 23 may protrude through the opening 122. A portion of the terminal 23 may be disposed outside the housing 10.

[0075] Reference Figure 7In the present embodiment, the film 40 may be disposed outside the housing 10. The film 40 may be in contact with the outer wall of the housing 10. The film 40 may be disposed outside the housing 10 to correspond to the first vent hole 72. For example, the first vent hole 72 may be formed in the first flat portion 125 on the lower side of the first housing 12 of the housing 10 in the z direction, and the film 40 may be in contact with the lower side of the first flat portion 125 in the z direction to correspond to the first bent hole 72.

[0076] The socket connector 2 may further include a support member 50 disposed on one side of the film 40. The support member 50 may contact one side of the film 40, the side of the film 40 being opposite to the other side of the film 40 contacting the housing 10. The film 40 may be disposed between the support member 50 and the housing 10. The support member 50 may support the film 40 so that the film 40 is not separated from the housing 10. The support member 50 may contact the first flat portion 125 in which the first vent hole 72 is formed.

[0077] The support member 50 may include a second vent hole 74. The second vent hole 74 may correspond to the first vent hole 72. The size of the second vent hole 74 may correspond to the size of the first vent hole 72. The support member 50 may be disposed with the second vent hole 74 and the first vent hole 72 side by side.

[0078] Figure 8 It is along Figure 7 A cross-sectional view taken along line B1-B2.

[0079] Reference Figure 8 , the first vent 72 and the second vent 74 may be arranged in alignment with each other. The membrane 40 may be disposed between the first vent 72 and the second vent 74. Air inside and outside the housing 10 may flow through the first vent 72 and the second vent 74. For example, the gas introduced into the first vent 72 may pass through the membrane 40 and then be discharged into the second vent 74. For example, the gas introduced into the second vent 74 may pass through the membrane 40 and then be discharged into the first vent 72. For example, the gas inside the device may be introduced into the second vent 74, pass through the membrane 40, and then be discharged through the first vent 72. For example, the gas outside the device may be introduced into the first vent 72, pass through the membrane 40, and then be discharged through the second vent 74.

[0080] Therefore, the difference in air pressure between the inside and the outside of the device can be reduced, and the durability of the device can be improved.

[0081] Reference Fig. 9 In this embodiment, the socket connector 2 may further include a gasket 60 disposed between the membrane 40 and the housing 10. The gasket 60 may be disposed to correspond to the first vent hole 72. The gasket 60 may be disposed around the first vent hole 72. The gasket 60 may extend along the edge of the first vent hole 72.

[0082] The gasket 60 may be provided to correspond to the membrane 40. For example, the membrane 40 may be a circular thin film, and the gasket 60 may be a circular thin member corresponding to the membrane 40.

[0083] The gasket 60 may have a gasket hole 62 communicating with the first vent hole 72. The gasket hole 62 may correspond to the first vent hole 72. The size of the gasket hole 62 may be larger than the size of the first vent hole 72. The gasket hole 62 may be disposed around the first vent hole 72. The gasket hole 62 may be spaced apart from the first vent hole 72 to extend along the outer circumference of the first vent hole 72. For example, the first vent hole 72 may be a circular hole formed through the housing 10, and the gasket hole 62 may be a circular hole formed through the central portion of the circular-shaped gasket 60.

[0084] The gasket 60 provided with the gasket hole 62 may have an annular shape.

[0085] The gasket 60 may fix or fasten the membrane 40 to the housing 10. The gasket 60 may be bonded to the housing 10. The gasket 60 may be bonded to the membrane 40. The gasket 60 may be an adhesive member. For example, the gasket 60 may be a double-sided adhesive member.

[0086] Gasket 60 can be waterproof. Gasket 60 can be liquid impermeable. Gasket 60 can be airtight. For example, gasket 60 can seal the gap between housing 10 and membrane 40.

[0087] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the receptacle connector can be improved.

[0088] Fig.10 It is along Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view taken along line C1-C2.

[0089] Reference Fig.10 , gas may pass through the first vent hole 72. Gas may pass through the gasket hole 62. The membrane 40 may be air-permeable. For example, gas inside the housing 10 may pass through the first vent hole 72 and the gasket hole 62, and then pass through the membrane 40 to flow out of the housing 10. For example, gas outside the housing 10 may pass through the membrane 40, pass through the gasket hole 62, and then flow into the housing 10 through the first vent hole 72. For example, gas outside the device may pass through the first vent hole 72 and the gasket 60 hole in sequence, and then pass through the membrane 40 to flow into the device. For example, gas inside the device may pass through the membrane 40, pass through the gasket hole 62, and then flow out of the device through the first vent hole 72.

[0090] The membrane 40 can be liquid-impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the device can pass through the first vent hole 72 and the gasket hole 62, but cannot pass through the membrane 40. For example, liquid inside the device can pass through the membrane 40, through the gasket hole 62, and then flow out of the device through the first vent hole 72.

[0091] Therefore, the liquid inside the device can be discharged to the outside. In addition, the liquid outside the device can be prevented from entering the inside of the device. In addition, the waterproof performance of the socket connector can be improved. In addition, the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be improved.

[0092] Reference Fig.11 In this embodiment, the film 40 may contact the outer wall of the housing 10. The inner wall of the housing 10 may face the cavity 121 of the housing 10. The outer wall of the housing 10 may be opposite to the inner wall of the housing 10.

[0093] The housing 10 may include a recess 128. The membrane 40 may be disposed in the recess 128. The recess 128 may correspond to the position of the first vent 72. The recess 128 may be formed around the first vent 72. The recess 128 may be recessed from the outer wall of the housing 10 toward the inside of the housing 10. The size of the recess 128 may correspond to the size of the membrane 40. The edge of the recess 128 may be spaced apart from the center of the first vent 72. The edge of the recess 128 may extend along the periphery of the first vent 72. For example, the first vent 72 may be a circular hole formed through the housing 10, and the recess 128 may correspond to the position of the first vent 72 and may be circular in size larger than the first vent 72.

[0094] Fig.12 It is along Fig.11 A cross-sectional view taken along line D1-D2.

[0095] Reference Fig.12 , the film 40 may be disposed in the recess 128. The film 40 may not protrude to the outside of the housing 10. The film 40 may define an outer wall of the housing 10. The film 40 may face the first vent hole 72. The film 40 may cover the first vent hole 72.

[0096] Gas may pass through the first vent 72. The membrane 40 may be gas permeable. For example, gas inside the housing 10 may pass through the first vent 72 and then pass through the membrane 40 to flow out of the housing 10. For example, gas outside the housing 10 may pass through the membrane 40 and then pass through the first vent 72 to flow into the housing 10. For example, gas outside the device may pass through the first vent 72 and then pass through the membrane 40 to flow into the device. For example, gas inside the device may pass through the membrane 40 and then pass through the first vent 72 to flow out of the device.

[0097] The membrane 40 can be liquid-impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the device can pass through the first vent 72, but cannot pass through the membrane 40. For example, liquid inside the device can pass through the membrane 40 and then flow out of the device through the first vent 72.

[0098] Therefore, the liquid inside the device can be discharged to the outside. In addition, the liquid outside the device can be prevented from entering the inside of the device. In addition, the waterproof performance of the socket connector can be improved. In addition, the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be reduced.

[0099] Reference Fig.13 and Fig.14 In this embodiment, the membrane 40 may be disposed between the housing 10 and the shell 30. The first vent hole 72 may be disposed on one side of the membrane 40. The second vent hole 74 may be disposed on the other side of the membrane 40.

[0100] The first vent hole 72 may be formed in the housing 10. The first vent hole 72 may be formed through the housing 10. For example, the first vent hole 72 may be formed through the first housing 12.

[0101] The second vent hole 74 may be formed in the housing 30. The second vent hole 74 may be formed through the housing 30. For example, the second vent hole 74 may be formed through the first housing 32.

[0102] The first ventilation hole 72 and the second ventilation hole 74 may be arranged in alignment with each other. For example, the first ventilation hole 72 and the second ventilation hole 74 may be arranged in alignment with each other in the z direction.

[0103] The film 40 may be disposed between the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. The film 40 may face the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74.

[0104] The size of the first vent 72 may be smaller than the size of the membrane 40. The size of the second vent 74 may be smaller than the size of the membrane 40. For example, the first vent 72 and the second vent 74 may each be a circular hole smaller in size than the membrane 40. For example, the membrane 40 may be a circular thin film larger in size than the first vent 72 and the second vent 74.

[0105] Reference Fig.15 , gas may pass through the first vent 72 and the second vent 74. The membrane 40 may be air permeable. For example, gas inside the housing 10 may pass through the first vent 72, pass through the membrane 40, and then flow out of the housing 10 through the second vent 74. For example, gas outside the housing 10 may pass through the second vent 74, pass through the membrane 40, and then flow into the housing 10 through the first vent 72. For example, gas outside the device may pass through the first vent 72, pass through the membrane 40, and then flow into the device through the second vent 74. For example, gas inside the device may pass through the second vent 74, pass through the membrane 40, and then flow out of the device through the first vent 72.

[0106] The membrane 40 can be liquid-impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the device can pass through the first vent 72, but cannot pass through the membrane 40. For example, liquid inside the device can pass through the second vent 74, pass through the membrane 40, and then flow out of the device through the first vent 72.

[0107] Therefore, the liquid inside the device can be discharged to the outside. In addition, the liquid outside the device can be prevented from entering the inside of the device. In addition, the waterproof performance of the socket connector can be improved. In addition, the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be reduced.

[0108] Reference Fig.16 The main body 110 may be elongated. The main body 110 may have a tube shape having a cavity (or hollow) therein. For example, the main body 110 may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape elongated in the up-down direction.

[0109] The insertion space (no reference numeral) may extend in the longitudinal direction of the body 110 and may be formed at a first side of the body 110. The cartridge 200 may be inserted into the insertion space. For example, the insertion space may extend in the up-down direction and may be formed at an upper side of the body 110.

[0110] The insertion space may have a cylindrical shape. However, the shape of the insertion space is not limited thereto and may be formed in various shapes. For example, the insertion space may have a cylindrical shape with a predetermined depth.

[0111] The button key 162 may be provided on one side or surface of the body 110. One side of the body 110 may be open to define a button hole 160. The button key 162 may be inserted into the button hole 160. When the button key 162 is pressed, the button key 162 may move toward the inside of the body 110, and may move to return to its initial state.

[0112] The button key 162 may be connected to a controller (not shown). A user may send a command to the controller by pressing the button key 162. For example, when the button key 162 is pressed, the aerosol generating device 100 may operate or stop operating.

[0113] The upper case 152 may be coupled to the upper portion of the body 110 to cover the upper portion of the body 110. The upper case 152 may be opened at one side to communicate with the insertion space. The upper case 152 may include a cap 150 that opens and closes the insertion space.

[0114] The cover 120 may define the second side of the body 110. The cover 120 may have a cross-sectional shape of the body 110 to cover the second side of the body 110. The cover 120 may be formed in various shapes such as a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or an elliptical shape. For example, the cover 120 may define the lower side of the body 110.

[0115] Reference Fig.17 , the plug connector may be inserted into the second side of the body 110. The socket connector 2 may be installed on the second side of the body 110. For example, the socket connector 2 may be installed on the lower side of the body 110.

[0116] The cover 120 may include a plug groove 123 into which the plug connector is inserted. The plug groove 123 may communicate with the opening 122 of the socket connector 2. The opening 122 of the socket connector 2 may correspond to the plug groove 123. For example, the terminal 23 of the socket connector 2 may be exposed to the outside through the plug groove 123.

[0117] Reference Fig.18 , the socket connector 2 may be installed inside the body 110. The terminal 23 may be arranged toward the outside of the body 110. The connection pin 27 may be arranged toward the inside of the body 110. The connection pin 27 may be connected to a controller provided in the body 110. The connection pin 27 may be connected to a battery (not shown) provided in the body 110. The plug connector may be connected to the socket connector 2 to allow power to be supplied to the battery.

[0118] The bracket 140 may be disposed inside the body 110 . The socket connector 2 may be disposed adjacent to the bracket 140 .

[0119] The housing 30 may face an inner wall of the body 110. The housing 30 may be coupled to the inside of the body 110. The housing 30 may be connected to the body 110 so that the socket connector 2 may be fixed or fastened to the body 110.

[0120] Fig.19 It is along Fig.18 A cross-sectional view taken along line F1-F2.

[0121] Reference Fig.19 , the bracket 140 may be disposed inside the body 110. The cover 120 may define a second side of the body 110. The base 130 may be disposed between the bracket 140 and the cover 120.

[0122] The base 130 may define a second side of the body 110. The cover 120 may cover the base 130. A portion of an edge of the base 130 may extend in a longitudinal direction of the body 110. A base sealer 132 may be provided between the base 130 and the body 110. The base sealer 132 may fill a gap between the body 110 and the base 130.

[0123] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the aerosol generating device can be improved.

[0124] The socket connector 2 may face the bracket 140. The housing 10 may face the bracket 140. The shell 30 may face the inner surface of the base 130. For example, the first housing 12 may face the bracket 140, and the shell 30 may face the inner surface of the base 130.

[0125] The terminal 23 may be disposed toward the outside of the body 110. A longitudinal direction of the terminal 23 may be parallel to a longitudinal direction of the body 110. For example, the terminal 23 and the body 110 may be elongated in an up-and-down direction.

[0126] The housing seal 18 may contact the bracket 140 and / or the base 130. The housing seal 18 may fill a gap between the housing 10 and the bracket 140. The housing seal 18 may fill a gap between the base 130 and the housing 10.

[0127] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the aerosol generating device can be improved.

[0128] Fig. 20 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0129] Reference Fig. 20 , the membrane 40 may be disposed between the housing 30 and the shell 10. The first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74 may be arranged in alignment with each other. The membrane 40 may correspond to the position of the first vent hole 72 of the shell 10. The membrane 40 may correspond to the position of the second vent hole 74 of the housing 30. The membrane 40 may be disposed between the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74.

[0130] The membrane 40 may be breathable.

[0131] Air inside and outside the housing 10 may flow through the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. For example, gas introduced into the first vent hole 72 may pass through the membrane 40 and then be discharged into the second vent hole 74. For example, gas introduced into the second vent hole 74 may pass through the membrane 40 and then be discharged into the first vent hole 72.

[0132] Air inside and outside the aerosol generating device 100 may flow through the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. For example, gas inside the aerosol generating device 100 may be introduced into the second vent hole 74, pass through the membrane 40, and then be discharged through the first vent hole 72. For example, gas outside the aerosol generating device 100 may be introduced into the first vent hole 72, pass through the membrane 40, and then be discharged through the second vent hole 74.

[0133] Therefore, the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the aerosol generating device can be reduced. In addition, the durability of the aerosol generating device can be improved.

[0134] The membrane 40 may be liquid-impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the aerosol generating device 100 may pass through the first vent 72, but not through the membrane 40. For example, liquid inside the aerosol generating device 100 may pass through the second vent 74, through the membrane 40, and then out of the aerosol generating device 100 through the first vent 72.

[0135] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the aerosol generating device can be improved.

[0136] Fig.21 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0137] Reference Fig.21 , the film 40 may be disposed between the socket connector 2 and the bracket 140. The first vent hole 72 may be formed in the housing 10. For example, the first vent hole 72 may be formed on one surface of the housing 10 facing the bracket 140.

[0138] The second vent hole 74 may be formed in the bracket 140. For example, the second vent hole 74 may be formed on one surface of the bracket 140 facing the housing 10.

[0139] The membrane 40 may be disposed between the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. The supporter 140 may support the membrane 40. The supporter 140 may support the membrane 40 so that the membrane 40 is not separated from the housing 10.

[0140] The membrane 40 may be breathable.

[0141] Air inside and outside the housing 10 may flow through the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. For example, gas introduced into the first vent hole 72 may pass through the membrane 40 and then be discharged into the second vent hole 74. For example, gas introduced into the second vent hole 74 may pass through the membrane 40 and then be discharged into the first vent hole 72.

[0142] Air inside and outside the aerosol generating device 100 may flow through the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. For example, gas inside the aerosol generating device 100 may be introduced into the second vent hole 74, pass through the membrane 40, and then be discharged through the first vent hole 72. For example, gas outside the aerosol generating device 100 may be introduced into the first vent hole 72, pass through the membrane 40, and then be discharged through the second vent hole 74.

[0143] Therefore, the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the aerosol generating device can be reduced. In addition, the durability of the aerosol generating device can be improved.

[0144] The membrane 40 may be liquid-impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the aerosol generating device 100 may pass through the first vent 72, but may not pass through the membrane 40. For example, liquid inside the aerosol generating device 100 may pass through the second vent 74 and then pass through the membrane 40 to flow out of the aerosol generating device 100.

[0145] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the aerosol generating device can be improved.

[0146] Reference Figures 1 to 21 According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a socket connector includes: a shell, which opens on one side from a cavity in the shell; a terminal, which extends from the inside of the shell to the opening on one side; a first vent hole formed through the shell; and a membrane, which covers the first vent hole and separates the inside and outside of the shell.

[0147] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the membrane may be configured to be in contact with an inner wall of the housing.

[0148] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the housing may include a recess provided in an inner wall of the housing and formed around the first vent hole, and the membrane may be provided in the recess.

[0149] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the socket connector may further include a support having a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole. The membrane may be configured to contact the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

[0150] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the socket connector may further include a gasket disposed between the membrane and the housing. The gasket may have a gasket hole corresponding to the first vent hole.

[0151] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the housing may include a recess provided in an outer wall of the housing and formed around the first vent hole, and the membrane may be provided in the recess.

[0152] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the socket connector may further include a shell fixed to an outer wall of the housing. The shell may have a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole, and the membrane may be configured to contact the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

[0153] Reference Figures 1 to 21 , an aerosol generating device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a body having an insertion space; a heater disposed in the body to be adjacent to the insertion space; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; a controller configured to control the power supplied to the heater; and a socket connector disposed on one side of the body. The socket connector may include: a housing opening on one side from a cavity in the housing; a terminal extending from the inside of the housing to the opening on one side; a first vent hole formed through the housing; and a membrane covering the first vent hole and separating the inside and outside of the housing.

[0154] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the socket connector may further include a shell fixed to an outer wall of the housing inside the body. The shell may have a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole, and the membrane may be configured to contact the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

[0155] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device may further include a bracket fixed to the inside of the body and facing one surface of the housing provided with the first vent, and the membrane may be configured to contact the first vent and the second vent.

[0156] The above-mentioned certain embodiments or other embodiments of the present disclosure are not mutually exclusive or different from each other.Any element or all elements of the above-mentioned embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with another element in structure or function or may be combined with each other in structure or function.

[0157] For example, the configuration "A" described in one embodiment and the drawings of the present disclosure and the configuration "B" described in another embodiment and the drawings of the present disclosure may be combined with each other. That is, although the combination between the configurations is not directly described, the combination other than the case described as an infeasible combination is feasible.

[0158] Although the embodiments have been described with reference to a number of illustrative embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that numerous other variations and embodiments may be devised by those skilled in the art which will fall within the scope of the principles of the present disclosure. More specifically, various changes and modifications may be made to the components and / or arrangements of the subject combination arrangement within the scope of the present disclosure, the drawings, and the appended claims. In addition to changes and modifications to the components and / or arrangements, alternative uses will also be readily apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A socket connector, comprising: a housing including an opening; a terminal disposed in the housing and extending toward the opening; A first vent hole formed at the housing; as well as A membrane covers the first vent hole to provide a partition between the interior and exterior of the housing.

2. The socket connector according to claim 1, wherein: The membrane is configured to be in contact with an inner wall of the housing.

3. The socket connector according to claim 2, wherein: The housing includes a recessed portion disposed at the inner wall around the first vent hole, and Wherein, the film is arranged in the recess.

4. The socket connector according to claim 1, further comprising a support member, wherein the support member comprises a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole, in, The membrane is interposed between the first vent and the second vent.

5. The socket connector according to claim 1, further comprising a gasket disposed between the membrane and the housing, in, The gasket includes a gasket hole corresponding to the first vent hole.

6. The socket connector according to claim 1, wherein: The housing includes a recessed portion disposed at an outer wall formed around the first vent hole, and Wherein, the film is arranged in the recess.

7. The socket connector according to claim 1, further comprising a housing coupled to an outer wall of the housing, in, The housing includes a second vent corresponding to the first vent, and Wherein, the membrane is configured to be interposed between the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

8. An aerosol generating device comprising: the body, including the inserted space; a heater disposed in the body to be adjacent to the insertion space; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; a controller configured to control power supplied to the heater; as well as a socket connector, disposed at one side of the main body, Wherein, the socket connector comprises: a housing including an opening; a terminal disposed in the housing and extending toward the opening; A first vent hole formed at the housing; and A membrane covers the first vent hole to provide a partition between the interior and exterior of the housing.

9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein: The socket connector further includes a housing disposed inside the main body and coupled to an outer wall of the housing. wherein the housing comprises a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole, and Wherein, the membrane is configured to be interposed between the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8, further comprising a bracket fixed at an interior of the main body to be adjacent to the housing, in, The bracket includes a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole, and Wherein, the membrane is configured to be interposed between the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

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