Mainboard assembly, mainboard assembly and method for assembling mainboard assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a mainboard assembly, which comprises a mainboard component and a plug connector, the mainboard assembly comprises a mainboard, an electric connector, a first sealing element and a second sealing element. The electric connector is arranged on the mainboard. The first sealing element is arranged on the main board and located around the electric connector in a surrounding mode. The second sealing piece is arranged on the first sealing piece. The plug connector is provided with a plug part. The insertion part is inserted into the electric connector, and the second sealing piece and the first sealing piece jointly wrap the electric connector and the insertion part of the insertion piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a mainboard assembly, a mainboard component and a method for assembling the mainboard assembly. Background Art

[0002] At present, electronic modules in electronic devices such as desktop computers, notebook computers and servers are connected to the motherboard through flexible cables. In order to prevent moisture from corroding the joint between the flexible flat cable and the motherboard and affecting signal transmission, a common practice is to set waterproof glue at the joint between the connector of the flexible flat cable and the electrical connector of the motherboard. However, the application of the waterproof glue is not easy and will cause inconvenience in the subsequent maintenance of the electronic device. Therefore, researchers in this field are currently working hard to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention provides a mainboard assembly and a mainboard component, which can ensure the sealing of the assembly joint between the flexible cable and the mainboard in a simple manner while taking into account the convenience of maintenance.

[0004] A motherboard assembly disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention includes a motherboard component and a plug-in component. The motherboard component includes a motherboard, an electrical connector, a first sealing component and a second sealing component. The electrical connector is disposed on the motherboard. The first sealing component is disposed on the motherboard and is circumferentially located around the electrical connector. The second sealing component is disposed on the first sealing component. The plug-in component has a plug-in portion. The plug-in portion is plugged into the electrical connector, and the second sealing component and the first sealing component jointly cover the plug-in portion of the electrical connector and the plug-in component.

[0005] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a motherboard assembly for inserting a plug-in connector assembly. The motherboard assembly includes a motherboard, an electrical connector, a first sealing member, and a second sealing member. The electrical connector is disposed on the motherboard and is used for assembling a plug-in portion of the plug-in connector. The first sealing member is disposed on the motherboard and is located around the electrical connector. The second sealing member is disposed on the first sealing member. The second sealing member is used to cover the electrical connector and the plug-in portion of the plug-in connector together with the first sealing member.

[0006] Yet another embodiment of the present invention discloses a method for assembling a motherboard assembly, comprising disposing a first sealing member on a motherboard and surrounding an electrical connector on the motherboard, inserting a plug-in portion of a plug-in member into the electrical connector, and disposing a second sealing member on the first sealing member, wherein the second sealing member and the first sealing member jointly cover the electrical connector and the plug-in portion of the plug-in member.

[0007] According to the mainboard assembly and mainboard component disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiments, a first seal is disposed on the mainboard and is circumferentially located around the electrical connector, and a second seal is disposed on the first seal so that the second seal and the first seal jointly cover the electrical connector on the mainboard and the plug-in portion of the plug-in component. In addition to providing a sealing effect for the assembly of the plug-in portion of the plug-in component and the electrical connector on the mainboard in a simple manner, it is also convenient for the user to remove the plug-in portion of the plug-in component from the electrical connector on the mainboard when performing maintenance operations.

[0008] The above description of the content of the present invention and the following description of the implementation modes are used to demonstrate and explain the principles of the present invention and to provide further explanation for the protection scope of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of a mainboard assembly disclosed according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the decomposition.

[0011] Figure 3 and Figure 4 Draw Figure 1 The assembly process of the motherboard assembly.

[0012] Figure 5 It is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of a mainboard assembly disclosed according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the decomposition.

[0014] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Schematic side view of .

[0015] Figures 8 to 10 Draw Figure 5 The assembly process of the motherboard assembly.

[0016] [Description of Reference Numerals]

[0017] 1,1a: Motherboard assembly

[0018] 10: Motherboard components

[0019] 11: Motherboard

[0020] 111: Upper surface

[0021] 112: Side surface

[0022] 113: Lower surface

[0023] 12,12a: Electrical connector

[0024] 13,13a: First seal

[0025] 131: Make way hole

[0026] 131a: Ring

[0027] 1311a: Fixed segment

[0028] 1312a: Extended load-bearing section

[0029] 1313a: Give way hole

[0030] 132a: Supporting part

[0031] 133a: Reflexion

[0032] 14: Second seal

[0033] 141: Ring

[0034] 142: Hollow slot

[0035] 143: light-transmitting part

[0036] 20: Connectors

[0037] 21: Connector DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 . Figure 1 It is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of a mainboard assembly disclosed according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the decomposition.

[0039] In this embodiment, the motherboard assembly 1 is applied to an electronic device, such as a laptop computer or a tablet computer. The motherboard assembly 1 includes a motherboard component 10 and a plug-in component 20. The motherboard component 10 includes a motherboard 11, an electrical connector 12, a first sealing component 13, and a second sealing component 14.

[0040] The electrical connector 12 is, for example, an electrical connector 12 that cooperates with a flexible flat cable or a flexible printed circuit. The electrical connector 12 is disposed on the mainboard 11 .

[0041] The first sealing member 13 is, for example but not limited to, foam. The first sealing member 13 is an annular structure surrounding a clearance hole 131. The first sealing member 13 is, for example, fixed to the main board 11 by gluing, and the electrical connector 12 is located in the clearance hole 131, so that the first sealing member 13 is located around the electrical connector 12.

[0042] The second sealing member 14 is, for example, formed of a composite material of foam and a light-transmitting sheet, and its shape is the same as that of the first sealing member 13. The second sealing member 14 is disposed on the first sealing member 13, and its light-transmitting sheet corresponds to the electrical connector 12. In detail, the second sealing member 14 includes an annular portion 141, a hollow groove 142, and a light-transmitting portion 143. The annular portion 141 is, for example, a foam portion of the second sealing member 14, and is, for example, fixed to the first sealing member 13 by bonding. The annular portion 141 surrounds the hollow groove 142, and the hollow groove 142 corresponds to the electrical connector 12. The light-transmitting portion 143 is, for example, a portion of the light-transmitting sheet of the second sealing member 14, wherein the material of the light-transmitting sheet is, for example, Mylar. The light-transmitting portion 143 is disposed on the annular portion 141 and closes the hollow groove 142.

[0043] The plug connector 20 is, for example, a flexible flat cable or a flexible printed circuit. One end of the plug connector 20 has, for example, a plug portion 21, and the other end of the plug connector 20 is, for example, connected to other electronic components of the electronic device. The plug portion 21 of the plug connector 20 is plugged into the electrical connector 12, and the second sealing member 14 and the first sealing member 13 together cover the electrical connector 12 and the plug portion 21 of the plug connector 20.

[0044] Next, the method of assembling the motherboard assembly 1 will be described below. Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 Draw Figure 1 The assembly process of the motherboard assembly. First, Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the first sealing member 13 is adhered to the main board 11 so that the first sealing member 13 surrounds the electrical connector 12 on the main board 11. Figure 4 As shown, the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in connector 20 is plugged into the electrical connector 12 on the mainboard 11. Then, the annular portion 141 of the second sealing member 14 is adhered to the first sealing member 13, so that the first sealing member 13 and the second sealing member 14 jointly cover the electrical connector 12 and the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in connector 20 (as shown in FIG. Figure 1In this way, the assembly of the motherboard assembly 1 is completed. On the other hand, when the plug connector 20 needs to be removed from the electrical connector 12 during maintenance of the electronic device, the user only needs to remove the second sealing member 14 from the first sealing member 13 to remove the plug connector 20 from the electrical connector 12.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first seal 13 is disposed on the mainboard 11 and is located around the electrical connector 12, and the second seal 14 is disposed on the first seal 13, so that the second seal 14 and the first seal 13 jointly cover the electrical connector 12 on the mainboard 11 and the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in connector 20. In addition to providing a sealing effect for the assembly of the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in connector 20 and the electrical connector 12 on the mainboard 11 in a simple manner, it is also convenient for the user to remove the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in connector 20 from the electrical connector 12 on the mainboard 11 when performing maintenance operations.

[0046] On the other hand, the second seal 14 and the first seal 13 are configured in the same shape, which is conducive to the second seal 14 being aligned and adhered to the first seal 13. It should be noted that the second seal 14 and the first seal 13 are not limited to being the same in shape. In other embodiments, the second seal and the first seal may be different in shape.

[0047] Furthermore, by providing the second sealing member 14 with a hollow groove 142 corresponding to the electrical connector 12 and providing the hollow groove 142 with a light-transmitting portion 143, the user can observe the docking between the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in member 20 and the electrical connector 12 from the light-transmitting portion 143, thereby ensuring that the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in member 20 is properly plugged into the electrical connector 12.

[0048] It should be noted that the hollow groove 142 and the light-transmitting portion 143 of the second sealing member 14 are optional structures. In other embodiments, the second sealing member may not have the hollow groove and the light-transmitting portion. In other words, the second sealing member is configured to shield the electrical connector. In this way, before the second sealing member is attached to the first sealing member, it is necessary to first ensure that the plug-in portion of the plug-in member is properly plugged into the electrical connector.

[0049] Next, see Figures 5 to 7 . Figure 5 It is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of a mainboard assembly disclosed according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the decomposition. Figure 7 for Figure 5 Schematic side view of .

[0050] The mainboard assembly 1a of this embodiment is similar to the mainboard assembly 1 of the aforementioned embodiment, and the difference between the two mainly lies in the position of the electrical connector on the mainboard and the structure of the first sealing member.

[0051] In this embodiment, the motherboard assembly 1a includes a motherboard component 10 and a plug-in component 20. The motherboard component 10 includes a motherboard 11, an electrical connector 12a, a first sealing component 13a and a second sealing component 14. The motherboard 11 has an upper surface 111, a side surface 112 and a lower surface 113, and the upper surface 111, the side surface 112 and the lower surface 113 face different directions respectively. The upper surface 111 is connected to the lower surface 113 through the side surface 112, and the lower surface 113 faces away from the upper surface 111. The electrical connector 12a is disposed on the upper surface 111 of the motherboard 11, and one side of the electrical connector 12a is adjacent to the side surface 112 of the motherboard 11. For example, one side of the electrical connector 12a is substantially flush with the side surface 112 of the motherboard 11.

[0052] The first sealing member 13a includes an annular portion 131a, a supporting portion 132a and a folded portion 133a. The annular portion 131a includes a fixed section 1311a and an extended bearing section 1312a connected to each other, and the fixed section 1311a and the extended bearing section 1312a jointly form a clearance hole 1313a. The fixed section 1311a is fixed to the upper surface 111 of the main board 11 by gluing, and the extended bearing section 1312a protrudes from the side surface 112 of the main board 11. The electrical connector 12a on the main board 11 is located in the clearance hole 1313a and is surrounded by the fixed section 1311a and the extended bearing section 1312a. The supporting portion 132a is fixed to the extended bearing section 1312a, and the folded portion 133a is connected to a side of the extended bearing section 1312a away from the fixed section 1311a. The folded portion 133 a is bent along the contour of the supporting portion 132 a and fixed to the lower surface 113 of the main board 11 .

[0053] The second seal 14 is bonded to the fixed section 1311a and the extended bearing section 1312a of the first seal 13a, and the second seal 14, the fixed section 1311a and the extended bearing section 1312a of the first seal 13a together cover the electrical connector 12a and the plug-in portion 21 of the plug 20 plugged into the electrical connector 12a.

[0054] Next, the method of assembling the motherboard assembly 1a will be described below. Figures 8 to 10 , Figures 8 to 10 Draw Figure 5 The assembly process of the motherboard assembly. First, Figure 8 As shown, the fixing section 1311a of the first sealing member 13a is glued to the upper surface 111 of the mainboard 11, so that the fixing section 1311a of the first sealing member 13a and the extended bearing section 1312a together surround the electrical connector 12a on the mainboard 11. Fig. 9As shown in FIG. 1 , the folded portion 133a of the first sealing member 13a is bent along the contour of the supporting portion 132a and adhered to the lower surface 113 of the main board 11. Fig.10 As shown, the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in component 20 is plugged into the electrical connector 12a on the mainboard 11. Then, the second sealing component 14 is adhered to the fixed section 1311a and the extended bearing section 1312a of the first sealing component 13a, so that the first sealing component 13a and the second sealing component 14 jointly cover the electrical connector 12a and the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in component 20 (as shown in FIG. Figure 5 In this way, the assembly of the mainboard assembly 1a is completed.

[0055] In this embodiment, one side of the electrical connector 12a is adjacent to the side surface 112 of the mainboard 11, so the annular portion 131a of the first sealing member 13a has an extended bearing section 1312a protruding from the side surface 112 of the mainboard 11 for the second sealing member 14 to adhere to, thereby ensuring that the first sealing member 13a and the second sealing member 14 are covered around the electrical connector 12a, and providing a sealing effect for the assembly between the plug-in portion 21 of the plug-in member 20 and the electrical connector 12 on the mainboard 11.

[0056] Furthermore, after the second sealing member 14 is bonded to the fixing section 1311a and the extended bearing section 1312a of the first sealing member 13a, the supporting portion 132a of the first sealing member 13a is located on the side of the extended bearing section 1312a away from the second sealing member 14. In other words, the supporting portion 132a of the first sealing member 13a provides the effect of supporting the extended bearing section 1312a and a part of the second sealing member 14 below the extended bearing section 1312a.

[0057] In addition, by bending the inflected portion 133 a along the contour of the supporting portion 132 a and fixing it to the lower surface 113 of the main board 11 , the effect of supporting the extended bearing section 1312 a and a portion of the second sealing member 14 can be further enhanced.

[0058] It should be noted that the inflected portion 133a of the first seal 13 is an optional structure; if the support portion of the first seal is sufficient to support the extended load-bearing section and part of the second seal, the inflected portion of the first seal can be omitted. Furthermore, the support portion 132a of the first seal 13 is an optional structure; if the rigidity of the extended load-bearing section of the first seal is sufficient to support the second seal, the extended load-bearing section of the first seal can be omitted.

[0059] According to the mainboard assembly and mainboard component disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiments, a first seal is disposed on the mainboard and is circumferentially located around the electrical connector, and a second seal is disposed on the first seal so that the second seal and the first seal jointly cover the electrical connector on the mainboard and the plug-in portion of the plug-in component. In addition to providing a sealing effect for the assembly of the plug-in portion of the plug-in component and the electrical connector on the mainboard in a simple manner, it is also convenient for the user to remove the plug-in portion of the plug-in component from the electrical connector on the mainboard when performing maintenance operations.

[0060] On the other hand, the second sealing member and the first sealing member are configured in the same shape, which facilitates the second sealing member to be aligned and adhered to the first sealing member.

[0061] Furthermore, by providing the second sealing member with a hollow groove corresponding to the electrical connector, and the hollow groove with a light-transmitting portion, the user can observe the docking between the plug-in portion of the plug-in member and the electrical connector from the light-transmitting portion, thereby ensuring that the plug-in portion of the plug-in member is properly plugged into the electrical connector.

Claims

1. A mainboard assembly, characterized in that: Include: A mainboard assembly, comprising: A motherboard; An electrical connector, disposed on the mainboard; A first sealing member is disposed on the main board and surrounds the electrical connector; as well as a second sealing member disposed on the first sealing member; and A plug connector has a plug connector portion, the plug connector portion is plugged into the electrical connector, and the second sealing member and the first sealing member jointly cover the electrical connector and the plug connector portion of the plug connector.

2. The mainboard assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The second sealing member includes an annular portion, a hollow groove and a light-transmitting portion. The annular portion is fixed to the first sealing member, the annular portion surrounds the hollow groove, the hollow groove corresponds to the electrical connector, and the light-transmitting portion closes the hollow groove.

3. The mainboard assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The main board has an upper surface and a side surface, the upper surface and the side surface face different directions respectively, the electrical connector is arranged on the upper surface of the main board, and one side of the electrical connector is adjacent to the side surface of the main board. The first sealing member includes an annular portion, and the annular portion includes a fixed section and an extended bearing section connected to each other. The fixed section is fixed to the upper surface of the main board, and the extended bearing section protrudes from the side surface of the main board. The fixed section and the extended bearing section together surround the electrical connector.

4. The mainboard assembly as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The side of the electrical connector is flush with the side surface of the mainboard.

5. The mainboard assembly as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The second sealing member is bonded to the fixed section and the extended bearing section of the first sealing member.

6. The mainboard assembly as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The first sealing member further includes a supporting portion, and the supporting portion is fixed to the extended bearing section.

7. The mainboard assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The main board further has a lower surface, the lower surface is opposite to the upper surface, the side surface connects the lower surface and the upper surface, and the first seal further includes a folded portion, which is connected to a side of the extended bearing section away from the fixed section and is bent along the support portion and fixed to the lower surface.

8. A motherboard assembly for inserting a connector, characterized in that: The motherboard assembly includes: A motherboard; An electrical connector is disposed on the mainboard and is used for assembling a plug-in portion of the plug-in component; A first sealing member is disposed on the main board and surrounds the electrical connector; as well as A second sealing member is disposed on the first sealing member, and the second sealing member is used to cover the electrical connector and the plug-in portion of the plug-in member together with the first sealing member.

9. The motherboard assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The second sealing member includes an annular portion, a hollow groove and a light-transmitting portion. The annular portion is fixed to the first sealing member, the annular portion surrounds the hollow groove, the hollow groove corresponds to the electrical connector, and the light-transmitting portion closes the hollow groove.

10. The motherboard assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The main board has an upper surface and a side surface, the upper surface and the side surface face different directions respectively, the electrical connector is arranged on the upper surface of the main board, and one side of the electrical connector is adjacent to the side surface of the main board. The first sealing member includes an annular portion, and the annular portion includes a fixed section and an extended bearing section connected to each other. The fixed section is fixed to the upper surface of the main board, and the extended bearing section protrudes from the side surface of the main board. The fixed section and the extended bearing section together surround the electrical connector.

11. The motherboard assembly according to claim 10, wherein: The side of the electrical connector is flush with the side surface of the mainboard.

12. The motherboard assembly according to claim 10, wherein: The second sealing member is bonded to the fixed section and the extended bearing section of the first sealing member.

13. The motherboard assembly according to claim 12, wherein: The first sealing member further includes a supporting portion, and the supporting portion is fixed to the extended bearing section.

14. The motherboard assembly according to claim 13, wherein: The main board further has a lower surface, the lower surface is opposite to the upper surface, the side surface connects the lower surface and the upper surface, and the first seal further includes a folded portion, which is connected to a side of the extended bearing section away from the fixed section and is bent along the support portion and fixed to the lower surface.

15. A method for assembling a motherboard assembly, characterized in that: Include: A first sealing member is disposed on a main board and is circumferentially located around an electrical connector, wherein the electrical connector is disposed on the main board; Inserting a plug-in portion of a plug-in component into the electrical connector; A second sealing member is arranged on the first sealing member, and the second sealing member and the first sealing member jointly cover the electric connector and the plug-in portion of the plug-in member.

16. The method for assembling a motherboard assembly according to claim 15, wherein: The second sealing member includes an annular portion, a hollow groove and a light-transmitting portion. The annular portion is fixed to the first sealing member, the annular portion surrounds the hollow groove, the hollow groove corresponds to the electrical connector, and the light-transmitting portion closes the hollow groove.

17. The method for assembling a motherboard assembly according to claim 15, wherein: The main board has an upper surface and a side surface, the upper surface and the side surface face different directions respectively, the electrical connector is arranged on the upper surface of the main board, and one side of the electrical connector is adjacent to the side surface of the main board. The first sealing member includes an annular portion, and the annular portion includes a fixed section and an extended bearing section connected to each other. The fixed section is fixed to the upper surface of the main board, and the extended bearing section protrudes from the side surface of the main board. The fixed section and the extended bearing section together surround the electrical connector.

18. The method for assembling a motherboard assembly according to claim 17, wherein: The second sealing member is bonded to the fixed section and the extended bearing section of the first sealing member.

19. The method for assembling a motherboard assembly according to claim 18, wherein: The first sealing member further includes a supporting portion, and the supporting portion is fixed to the extended bearing section.

20. The method for assembling a motherboard assembly as claimed in claim 19, wherein: The main board further has a lower surface, the lower surface is opposite to the upper surface, the side surface connects the lower surface and the upper surface, and the first seal further includes a folded portion, which is connected to a side of the extended bearing section away from the fixed section and is bent along the support portion and fixed to the lower surface.

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