Connector, functional module and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a connector, a functional module and electronic equipment, and the connector comprises a seat body and at least two rows of terminal assemblies. Wherein each row of terminal assemblies is connected with the seat body. Every two adjacent rows of terminal assemblies are arranged in a staggered mode. The seat body can support the terminal assembly, so that the terminal assembly can be connected with different modules to realize current transmission. Every two adjacent rows of terminal assemblies are arranged in a staggered mode, the occupied space of the base body can be reduced, and then the size of the connector is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of connectors, and particularly to a connector, a functional module, and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, the number of functional modules on electronic devices has also increased. Different functional modules are generally connected through a connector assembly.

[0003] The connector assembly includes a male seat and a female seat. The male seat and the female seat are respectively electrically connected to different functional modules, so that different modules can be connected by plugging or other means to enable current transmission between them.

[0004] In the related art, in order to achieve current and signal transmission, the volume of the connector assembly is relatively large, occupying a relatively large space of the electronic device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, this application provides a connector, a functional module, and an electronic device to reduce their volume.

[0006] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0007] In the first aspect of this application, a connector is provided. The connector includes a seat body and at least two rows of terminal assemblies. Each row of terminal assemblies is connected to the seat body. The adjacent two rows of terminal assemblies are staggered.

[0008] Optionally, the terminal assembly includes a plurality of first terminals and a plurality of second terminals. The plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals are arranged at intervals and staggered in a first direction. In the adjacent two rows of terminal assemblies, a first terminal of one row of terminal assemblies is adjacent to a second terminal of the other row of terminal assemblies.

[0009] Optionally, the first terminal includes a first body, and / or, the second terminal includes a second body and a second extension.

[0010] Optionally, the first terminal includes a first extension. The first body is connected to the first extension. The second terminal includes a second extension. The second body is connected to the second extension. The first extensions of all the first terminals and the second extensions of all the second terminals all face the same side of the terminal assembly.

[0011] Optionally, the width of the first body is greater than the width of the first extension.

[0012] Optionally, the second terminal includes a third extension portion, the third extension portion is connected to the second main body, and the third extension portion and the second extension portion face opposite sides of the terminal assembly respectively.

[0013] Optionally, the first terminal includes a fourth extension portion, the fourth extension portion is connected to the first main body, the second terminal includes a fifth extension portion, the fifth extension portion is connected to the second main body, and the fourth extension portion and the fifth extension portion face opposite sides of the terminal assembly.

[0014] Optionally, a first gap is formed between the fourth extension portion and the first main body.

[0015] Optionally, one end of the fourth extension portion away from the first main body extends in a direction away from the first gap.

[0016] Optionally, a part of the fourth extension portion protrudes outward along its width direction.

[0017] Optionally, a second gap is formed between the fifth extension portion and the second main body.

[0018] Optionally, one end of the fifth extension portion away from the second main body extends in a direction away from the second gap.

[0019] Optionally, a part of the fifth extension portion protrudes outward along its width direction.

[0020] Optionally, the first main body includes a first insertion portion and a second insertion portion, and the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion are oppositely arranged.

[0021] Optionally, the first terminal further includes a first elastic portion, the first elastic portion is connected to the first insertion portion and is located on a side of the first insertion portion close to the second insertion portion.

[0022] Optionally, the first main body further includes a convex portion, the convex portion is connected to the second insertion portion, and the convex portion is located on a side of the second insertion portion close to the first insertion portion, or the convex portion is located on a side of the second insertion portion away from the first insertion portion.

[0023] Optionally, a groove is formed by inward depression on a side of the convex portion away from the first insertion portion, or a groove is formed by inward depression on a side of the convex portion close to the first insertion portion.

[0024] Optionally, the first main body further includes a first interference portion, the first interference portion is connected to one end of the second insertion portion, and the first interference portion extends toward the first insertion portion.

[0025] Optionally, the thickness of the first interference portion is less than the thickness of the second insertion portion.

[0026] Optionally, the first body further includes a first connection portion that connects the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion.

[0027] Optionally, the second body includes a third insertion portion and a fourth insertion portion, and the third insertion portion and the fourth insertion portion are disposed opposite to each other.

[0028] Optionally, the second terminal further includes a second elastic portion that is connected to the fourth insertion portion and is located on a side of the fourth insertion portion close to the third insertion portion.

[0029] Optionally, the second body further includes a second connection portion that connects the third insertion portion and the fourth insertion portion.

[0030] Optionally, the connector further includes an armor that fits onto the base body.

[0031] Optionally, the armor has a slot and at least two third elastic portions, and two of the at least two third elastic portions are located in the slot and are disposed opposite to each other.

[0032] Optionally, the armor further includes a guiding portion that is located in the slot and extends along a depth direction of the slot.

[0033] Optionally, the third elastic portion has a hem that is bent inward, and the hem connects the third elastic portion and the armor.

[0034] Optionally, the armor further includes a clamping portion that is located outside the armor and is clamped to the base body.

[0035] Optionally, the clamping portion has a welding leg that is located on a side of the clamping portion away from the armor.

[0036] Optionally, the clamping portion further has a second interference portion that is connected to the clamping portion and is located on a side of the clamping portion.

[0037] Optionally, the armor includes a sixth extension portion that extends away from the armor.

[0038] In a second aspect of the present application, a functional module is provided, and the functional module includes the connector as described in the above technical solution.

[0039] In a third aspect of the present application, an electronic device is provided, and the electronic device includes the functional module as described in the above technical solution.

[0040] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this application at least include: The base can support the terminal assembly, which is beneficial for the terminal assembly to connect different modules to achieve current transmission. The staggered arrangement between two adjacent rows of terminal assemblies can reduce the occupancy of the space of the base, thereby reducing the volume of the connector of this application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of this application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0042] Figure 1 A top view schematic diagram of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 2 A partial structure schematic diagram of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 3 A partial structure schematic diagram of another connector provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 4 A structure schematic diagram of a first terminal provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 5 A structure schematic diagram of another first terminal provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 6 A structure schematic diagram of a second terminal provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 7 A structure schematic diagram of another second terminal provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 8 A structure schematic diagram of yet another connector provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 9 A structure schematic diagram of an armor provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0051] Figure 10 A bottom view schematic diagram of an armor provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] The reference numerals in the drawings are respectively represented as:

[0053] 1. Base;

[0054] 2. Terminal assembly;

[0055] 21. First terminal; 211. First main body; 2111. First insertion part; 2112. Second insertion part; 2113. First connection part; 212. First extension part; 213. Fourth extension part; 2101. First gap; 216. First elastic part; 217. Convex part; 21701. Groove; 218. First interference part;

[0056] 22. Second terminal; 221. Second main body; 2211. Third insertion part; 2212. Fourth insertion part; 2213. Second connection part; 2201. Second gap; 222. Second extension part; 223. Third extension part; 224. Fifth extension part; 225. Second elastic part;

[0057] 3. Armor; 301. Slot; 31. Third elastic part; 311. Hem; 32. Guide part; 33. Clamping part; 331. Welding leg; 332. Second interference part; 34. Sixth extension part.

[0058] Through the above-mentioned drawings, specific embodiments of the present application have been shown, and there will be more detailed descriptions hereinafter. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed implementation manners

[0059] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0060] The orientation terms involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure, such as "upper", "lower", "side", etc., generally take the relative relationship of the orientation shown in Figure 1 as the reference, and using these orientation terms is only to more clearly describe the relationship between structures and structures, rather than to describe an absolute orientation. When the product is placed in different postures, the orientation may change. For example, "upper" and "lower" may be interchanged.

[0061] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0062] To make the technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0063] The first aspect of the present application provides a connector, such asFigure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in Figure 3 , the connector includes a housing 1 and at least two rows of terminal assemblies 2. Each row of terminal assemblies 2 is connected to the housing 1. The adjacent two rows of terminal assemblies 2 are staggered.

[0064] It can be understood that the housing 1 can support the terminal assemblies 2, which is beneficial for the terminal assemblies 2 to connect different modules to achieve current transmission. The staggered arrangement between the adjacent two rows of terminal assemblies 2 can reduce the occupancy of the space of the housing 1, thereby reducing the volume of the connector of the present application.

[0065] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing 1 can support the terminal assemblies 2. It can provide a reaction force to the terminal assemblies 2 when they are in contact with the terminal assemblies 2 of other connectors to generate a force by directly contacting the terminal assemblies 2, so as to maintain their shapes. The embodiment of the present disclosure is only an example and does not limit the connection manner between the terminal assemblies 2 of the connector of the present application and the terminal assemblies 2 of other connectors.

[0066] Among them, the material of the housing 1 can also be plastic, which is formed by an injection molding process to improve the production efficiency of the connector of the present application and reduce the occurrence of electric leakage when the terminal assemblies 2 transmit current, thereby improving safety. The embodiment of the present disclosure is only an example and does not limit the specific material of the housing 1 of the connector of the present application.

[0067] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal assemblies 2 can be electrically connected to functional modules such as a processor, a circuit board or a camera, etc., so as to achieve electrical connection between two functional modules by maintaining contact with the terminal assemblies 2 of other connectors. The above connection manner can enable current transmission between two functional modules. The embodiment of the present disclosure is only an example and does not limit the specific connection manner between the terminal assemblies 2 of the connector of the present application and the terminal assemblies 2 of other connectors.

[0068] Optionally, the number of rows of the terminal assemblies 2 can be 2 rows, 3 rows or 4 rows, or other numbers of rows. The embodiment of the present disclosure is only an example and does not limit the number of rows of the terminal assemblies 2 of the present application.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal assemblies 2 can be arranged at intervals along the width direction of the housing 1. The staggered terminal assemblies 2 can reduce the occupancy of the space in the width direction of the housing 1 by the terminal assemblies 2, so as to improve the utilization efficiency of the housing 1 and reduce the volume of the connector of the present application.

[0070] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector can be a male connector, which realizes the connection between different functional modules by plugging with a mating female connector. The connector can also be a female connector, which realizes the connection between different functional modules by plugging with a mating male connector.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the terminal assembly 2 needs to be connected to a functional module in order to achieve current transmission between two functional modules by connecting to the terminal assembly 2 of the connector of other functional modules. Therefore, sufficient space needs to be reserved on the terminals of the terminal assembly 2 for connection to the functional module. This connection method causes the terminal assembly 2 to occupy the space of the base body 1, increasing the volume of the connector of the present application. As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the terminal assembly 2 includes a plurality of first terminals 21 and a plurality of second terminals 22. The plurality of first terminals 21 and the plurality of second terminals 22 are arranged at intervals and staggered in the first direction. Among two adjacent rows of the terminal assembly 2, a first terminal 21 of one row of the terminal assembly 2 is adjacent to a second terminal 22 of the other row of the terminal assembly 2. This is beneficial to improving the space utilization efficiency of the terminal assembly 2 for the base body 1.

[0072] Specifically, the first terminal 21 and the second terminal 22 can be respectively connected to the functional module. Among them, the first terminal 21 and the second terminal 22 are beneficial for designers to arrange the positions where they are connected to the functional module, and are beneficial for staggering the positions where the first terminal 21 is connected to the functional module, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first terminal 21 and the second terminal 22 on the base body 1 to reduce the volume of the connector of the present application.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the first terminal 21 includes a first body 211. It can be understood that the first body 211 can be used for plugging with the terminals of other connectors to achieve current transmission.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the second terminal 22 includes a second body 221. It can be understood that the second body 221 can be used for plugging with the terminals of other connectors to achieve current transmission.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the first terminal 21 includes a first body 211, and the second terminal 22 includes a second body 221. It can be understood that the first body 211 and the second body 221 can be used for plugging with the terminals of other connectors to achieve current transmission.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the number of the first terminals 21 and the second terminals 22 is generally plural. A single first terminal 21 and a single second terminal 22 are generally not separately assembled on the base body 1. Instead, the respective first terminals 21 or second terminals 22 are connected by a tape. After all the first terminals 21 or second terminals 22 are assembled on the base body 1 uniformly, the assembly is achieved by cutting the tape. As Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 shown, the first terminal 21 includes a first extension portion 212, and the second terminal 22 includes a second extension portion 222. The first extension portions 212 of all the first terminals 21 and the second extension portions 222 of all the second terminals 22 all face the same side of the terminal assembly 2. Such an arrangement is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency of the first terminals 21 and the second terminals 22.

[0077] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, all the first terminals 21 of each terminal assembly 2 can be connected to the tape through the first extension portion 212. The designer can drive all the first terminals 21 to be press-fitted on the base body 1 through the tape. By disconnecting the first extension portion 212 and the tape, the first terminals 21 can complete the assembly, thereby improving the assembly efficiency. Among them, the first terminal 21 and the tape can be made by an integral molding process.

[0078] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, all the second terminals 22 of each terminal assembly 2 can be connected to the tape through the second extension portion 222. The designer can drive all the second terminals 22 to be press-fitted on the base body 1 through the tape. By disconnecting the second extension portion 222 and the tape, the second terminals 22 can complete the assembly, thereby improving the assembly efficiency. Among them, the second terminal 22 and the tape can be made by an integral molding process.

[0079] In addition, the first extension portions 212 of all the first terminals 21 and the second extension portions 222 of all the second terminals 22 all face the same side of the terminal assembly 2, which is beneficial for the designer to cut the tape connected with the first terminals 21 and the tape connected with the second terminals 22, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0080] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the first extension portion 212 can be used for connecting with the tape and for welding with other components to transmit current. The embodiments of the present disclosure are only examples and do not limit the specific functions of the first extension portion 212.

[0081] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the second extension portion 222 can be used for connecting with the tape and for welding with other components to transmit current. The embodiments of the present disclosure are only examples and do not limit the specific functions of the first extension portion 212.

[0082] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the number of the first terminals 21 may be the same as the number of the second terminals 22, the number of the first terminals 21 may be one less than the number of the second terminals 22, or the number of the first terminals 21 may be one more than the number of the second terminals 22. The embodiments of the present disclosure are only examples and do not limit the specific numbers of the first terminals 21 and the second terminals 22.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 4 shown, the width of the first main body 211 is greater than the width of the first extension portion 212.

[0084] It can be understood that the first main body 211 is generally used for plugging with the terminals of other connectors, and its larger width is beneficial to current transmission. The first extension portion 212 is generally used for connecting with a tape, and its smaller width is beneficial for the staff to cut it.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 6 shown, the second terminal 22 includes a third extension portion 223. The third extension portion 223 is connected to the second main body 221, and the third extension portion 223 and the second extension portion 222 face opposite sides of the terminal assembly 2 respectively.

[0086] It can be understood that the first extension portion 212 and the second extension portion 222 can be used for connecting with a tape to facilitate the assembly of the first terminal 21 and the second terminal 22. Among them, the third extension portion 223 and the second extension portion 222 face opposite sides of the terminal assembly 2 respectively, so that the third extension portion 223 on the first terminal 21 and the second extension portion 222 on the second terminal 22 of the adjacent terminal assembly 2 face the same side of the base 1. This is beneficial for the first extension portion 212 to be used as a welding leg of the first terminal 21 to be welded to other components, and is also beneficial for the third extension portion 223 to be used as a welding leg of the second terminal 22 to be welded to other components. In this way, on two adjacent rows of terminal assemblies 2, the welding positions of the first terminals 21 on any row of terminal assemblies 2 with other components are staggered from the welding positions of the adjacent second terminals 22 on the other row of terminal assemblies 2 with other components, thereby improving the space utilization efficiency of the base 1. Compared with the connectors in the related art, under the same specification of the terminal assembly 2, the volume of the connector of the present application is reduced.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 7 shown, the first terminal 21 includes a fourth extension portion 213. The fourth extension portion 213 is connected to the first main body 211, the second terminal 22 includes a fifth extension portion 224, and the fifth extension portion 224 is connected to the second main body 221. The fourth extension portion 213 and the fifth extension portion 224 face opposite sides of the terminal assembly 2 respectively.

[0088] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, all the first terminals 21 of each terminal assembly 2 can be connected to the tape through the fourth extension portion 213. Designers can drive all the first terminals 21 to be press-fitted onto the base body 1 through the tape. By disconnecting the fourth extension portion 213 and the tape, the first terminals 21 can complete the assembly, thereby improving the assembly efficiency. Among them, the first terminals 21 and the tape can be made by an integral molding process.

[0089] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, all the second terminals 22 of each terminal assembly 2 can be connected to the tape through the fifth extension portion 224. Designers can drive all the second terminals 22 to be press-fitted onto the base body 1 through the tape. By disconnecting the fifth extension portion 224 and the tape, the second terminals 22 can complete the assembly, thereby improving the assembly efficiency. Among them, the second terminals 22 and the tape can be made by an integral molding process.

[0090] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth extension portion 213 can be used to connect to the tape and to be welded to other components to transmit current. The embodiments of the present disclosure are only examples and do not limit the specific functions of the fourth extension portion 213.

[0091] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fifth extension portion 224 can be used to connect to the tape and to be welded to other components to transmit current. The embodiments of the present disclosure are only examples and do not limit the specific functions of the fourth extension portion 213.

[0092] In addition, the fourth extension portion 213 and the fifth extension portion 224 can be used to connect to the tape, facilitating the assembly of the first terminals 21 and the second terminals 22. Among them, the fourth extension portion 213 on the first terminal 21 and the fifth extension portion 224 on the second terminal 22 of the adjacent terminal assembly 2 face the same side of the base body 1. This is conducive to using the fourth extension portion 213 as the welding leg of the first terminal 21 to be welded to other components, and is also conducive to using the fifth extension portion 224 as the welding leg of the second terminal 22 to be welded to other components. In this way, on two adjacent rows of terminal assemblies 2, the welding positions of the first terminals 21 on any row of terminal assemblies 2 with other components are staggered from the welding positions of the adjacent second terminals 22 on the other row of terminal assemblies 2 with other components, thereby improving the space utilization efficiency of the base body 1. Compared with the connectors in the related art, under the same specification of terminal assemblies 2, the volume of the connector of the present application is reduced.

[0093] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, as Figure 5 shown, a first gap 2101 is formed between the fourth extension portion 213 and the first main body 211.

[0094] It can be understood that when other terminals are inserted, the first gap 2101 provides space for the first body 211 to deform, thereby providing a feel for the assembler during insertion and facilitating the production of the connector of the present application.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 5 shown, one end of the fourth extension 213 away from the first body 211 extends in a direction away from the first gap 2101.

[0096] It can be understood that one end of the fourth extension 213 away from the first body 211 extending in a direction away from the first gap 2101 is conducive to the fourth extension 213 fitting onto the circuit board, thereby improving the compactness of the connector of the present application.

[0097] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 5 shown, a part of the fourth extension 213 protrudes outward along its width direction.

[0098] It can be understood that the protruding part of the fourth extension 213 can form interference with the base 1, thereby improving the connection performance between the two.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 7 shown, a second gap 2201 is formed between the fifth extension 224 and the second body 221.

[0100] It can be understood that when other terminals are inserted into the second body 221, the second gap 2201 can provide space for the second body 221 to deform, so as to provide a feel for insertion, which is conducive to the production of the connector of the present application.

[0101] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 7 shown, one end of the fifth extension 224 away from the second body 221 extends in a direction away from the second gap 2201.

[0102] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fifth extension 224 extending in a direction away from the second gap 2201 can reduce the interference of the second body 221 on the fifth extension 224, which is conducive to forming a weld with the pad and forming current transmission between the base 1 and the second terminal 22.

[0103] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 7 shown, a part of the fifth extension 224 protrudes outward along its width direction.

[0104] It can be understood that the protruding part of the fifth extension 224 can form interference with the base 1, thereby improving the connection performance between the fifth extension 224 and the base.

[0105] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the first body 211 includes a first plug portion 2111 and a second plug portion 2112, and the first plug portion 2111 and the second plug portion 2112 are disposed opposite to each other.

[0106] It can be understood that the first plug portion 2111 and the second plug portion 2112 can increase the contact area between the first terminal 21 and the terminal of another connector. The first terminal 21 is connected to it through connection to complete the transmission of current.

[0107] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, when the connector of the present application is used as a female socket, the terminals of other connectors can be accommodated between the first plug portion 2111 and the second plug portion 2112. The side of the first plug portion 2111 facing the second plug portion 2112 and the side of the second plug portion 2112 facing the first plug portion 2111 can be used to abut against the terminals of other connectors to achieve connection. The embodiments of the present disclosure are only examples and do not limit the connection manner between the first terminal 21 and the terminals of other connectors.

[0108] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, when the connector of the present application is used as a male socket, the side of the first plug portion 2111 away from the second plug portion 2112 and the side of the second plug portion 2112 away from the first plug portion 2111 can be used to abut against the terminals of other connectors to achieve connection. The embodiments of the present disclosure are only examples and do not limit the connection manner between the first terminal 21 and the terminals of other connectors.

[0109] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the first plug portion 2111 and the second plug portion 2112 can be connected to improve the stability between the two, and contact with the terminals of other connectors to achieve connection. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the first plug portion 2111 and the second plug portion 2112 are made by an integral molding process. The embodiments of the present disclosure are only examples and do not limit the specific manner of maintaining the positional relationship between the first plug portion 2111 and the second plug portion 2112.

[0110] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the first body 211 further includes a first elastic portion 216. The first elastic portion 216 is connected to the first plug portion 2111 and is located on the side of the first plug portion 2111 close to the second plug portion 2112.

[0111] It can be understood that the first elastic portion 216 is used to deform under the pressure when contacting the terminals of other connectors, and the elastic force generated by the deformation acts on the terminals of the connector to improve the connection stability between the first terminal 21 and the terminals of the connector.

[0112] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic portion may be integrally formed with the first plugging portion 2111, and extends toward the second plugging portion 2112 to form an arc shape, wherein the elastic portion is formed by bending toward the first plugging portion 2111. The embodiments of the present disclosure are only examples, and do not limit the specific shape of the elastic portion.

[0113] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the first main body 211 further includes a convex portion 217, the convex portion 217 is connected to the second plugging portion 2112, and the convex portion 217 is located on the side of the second plugging portion 2112 close to the first plugging portion 2111.

[0114] It can be understood that the convex portion 217 is beneficial to form a mutated area of the first terminal 21. When the first terminal 21 comes into contact with the terminals of other connectors, a collision will occur and feedback to the assembler in the form of vibration through the base body 1, so that the assembler can know from the feel that the first terminal 21 forms a stable fit with the terminals of other connectors.

[0115] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the first main body 211 further includes a convex portion 217, the convex portion 217 is connected to the second plugging portion 2112, and the convex portion 217 is located on the side of the second plugging portion 2112 away from the first plugging portion 2111.

[0116] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, along the extending direction of the first terminal 21, the convex portion 217 may be arranged at a position close to the end of the first terminal 21, or may be arranged at an intermediate position of the first terminal 21.

[0117] It can be understood that the convex portion 217 is beneficial to form a mutated area of the first terminal 21. When the first terminal 21 comes into contact with the terminals of other connectors, a collision will occur and feedback to the assembler in the form of vibration through the base body 1, so that the assembler can know from the feel that the first terminal 21 forms a stable fit with the terminals of other connectors.

[0118] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, along the extending direction of the first terminal 21, the convex portion 217 may be arranged at a position close to the end of the first terminal 21, or may be arranged at an intermediate position of the first terminal 21.

[0119] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, in the related art, the first terminal 21 is generally a sheet metal part. The sheet metal part is formed into the first terminal 21 by bending. As Figure 5 shown, a groove 21701 is formed by inward depression on the side of the convex portion 217 away from the first plugging portion 2111.

[0120] It can be understood that the groove 21701 can reduce the extrusion of the sheet metal part on the side where the bending direction is located during bending, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the first terminal 21. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, such as Figure 4 shown, the groove 21701 is formed by inward depression on the side of the convex portion 217 close to the first insertion portion 2111.

[0121] It can be understood that the groove 21701 can reduce the extrusion of the sheet metal part on the side where the bending direction is located during bending, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the first terminal 21.

[0122] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, such as Figure 4 shown, the first main body 211 further includes a first interference portion 218, the first interference portion 218 is connected to one end of the second insertion portion 2112, and the first interference portion 218 extends toward the first insertion portion 2111.

[0123] It can be understood that the first interference portion 218 is beneficial to increasing the contact area between the first main body 211 and the filling material during injection molding, and at the same time, when the first main body 211 has a relative displacement with respect to the base body 1, an interference effect is generated through the filling material, thereby improving the connection performance with the base body 1.

[0124] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, such as Figure 4 shown, the thickness of the first interference portion 218 is less than the thickness of the second insertion portion 2112.

[0125] It can be understood that the second insertion portion 2112 with a larger thickness is beneficial to forming an insertion with the terminals of other connectors, which is conducive to current transmission between the two. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the first main body 211 further includes a first connecting portion 2113, and the first connecting portion 2113 connects the first insertion portion 2111 and the second insertion portion 2112. This is beneficial for the first insertion portion 2111 and the second insertion portion 2112 to generally transmit the same current.

[0126] It can be understood that the first insertion portion 2111 and the second insertion portion 2112 generally form an insertion with the same terminal, and the first connecting portion 2113 can integrate the currents transmitted by the first insertion portion 2111 and the second insertion portion 2112, which is beneficial to improving the safety of the transmitted current.

[0127] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the second terminal 22 includes a third insertion portion 2211 and a fourth insertion portion 2212, and the third insertion portion 2211 and the fourth insertion portion 2212 are disposed opposite to each other.

[0128] It can be understood that the third insertion portion 2211 and the fourth insertion portion 2212 can increase the contact area between the second terminal 22 and the terminal of another connector. The second terminal 22 is connected to it through connection to complete the transmission of current.

[0129] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the connector of the present application is used as a female socket, the third insertion portion 2211 and the fourth insertion portion 2212 can accommodate the terminals of other connectors. The side of the third insertion portion 2211 facing the fourth insertion portion 2212 and the side of the fourth insertion portion 2212 facing the third insertion portion 2211 can be used to abut against the terminals of other connectors to achieve connection. The embodiment of the present disclosure is only an example and does not limit the connection method between the second terminal 22 and the terminals of other connectors.

[0130] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the connector of the present application is used as a male socket, the side of the third insertion portion 2211 away from the fourth insertion portion 2212 and the side of the fourth insertion portion 2212 away from the third insertion portion 2211 can be used to abut against the terminals of other connectors to achieve connection. The embodiment of the present disclosure is only an example and does not limit the connection method between the second terminal 22 and the terminals of other connectors.

[0131] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the third insertion portion 2211 and the fourth insertion portion 2212 can be connected to improve the stability between the two and contact the terminals of other connectors to achieve connection. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the third insertion portion 2211 and the fourth insertion portion 2212 are made by an integral molding process. The embodiment of the present disclosure is only an example and does not limit the specific manner of maintaining the positional relationship between the third insertion portion 2211 and the fourth insertion portion 2212.

[0132] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 7 shown, the second terminal 22 further includes a second elastic portion 225. The second elastic portion 225 is connected to the fourth insertion portion 2212 and is located on the side of the fourth insertion portion 2212 close to the third insertion portion 2211.

[0133] It can be understood that when the first terminal 21 is inserted into the terminals of other connectors, the second elastic portion 225 can be squeezed by the terminals of other connectors to generate an elastic force, and the elastic force acts on the terminals in the opposite direction, thereby improving the connection performance between the two.

[0134] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 7As shown, the second body 221 further includes a second connecting portion 2213, and the second connecting portion 2213 connects the third plugging portion 2211 and the fourth plugging portion 2212.

[0135] It can be understood that the third plugging portion 2211 and the fourth plugging portion 2212 generally form plugging with the same terminal. The second connecting portion 2213 can integrate the currents transmitted by the third plugging portion 2211 and the fourth plugging portion 2212, which is beneficial to improving the safety of the transmitted current. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the base 1 generally needs to play an insulating role, and its material generally has a weak structural strength and is prone to deformation and failure when subjected to external forces. As Figure 8 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 shown, the connector further includes an armor 3, and the armor 3 is attached to the base 1. Such a setting is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the base 1.

[0136] It can be understood that the armor 3 is attached to the base 1. When the base 1 is squeezed, it can disperse the pressure at the position where it is attached to the base 1, thereby improving the adaptability of the base 1 to external forces.

[0137] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, the armor 3 has a slot 301 and at least two third elastic portions 31. Two of the at least two third elastic portions 31 are located in the slot 301 and are oppositely arranged.

[0138] It can be understood that the slot 301 can allow other connectors to extend therein, which is beneficial to forming a connection between the connector of the present application and other connectors. At the same time, when the third elastic portion 31 contacts the terminal of other connectors, it can be deformed under its pressure, and the elastic force generated by the deformation acts on the connector to improve the connection stability between the two.

[0139] Among them, the two third elastic portions 31 can generate two opposite acting forces on other connectors, which is beneficial to improving the connection stability between the connector of the present application and other connectors.

[0140] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 10 shown, the armor 3 further includes a guiding portion 32, and the guiding portion 32 is located in the slot 301 and extends along the depth direction of the slot 301.

[0141] It can be understood that the guiding portion 32 can play a guiding role for other connectors, and help other connectors extend into the slot 301 to form a connection with the terminal assembly 2 of the present application.

[0142] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 9As shown, the third elastic part 31 has a hem 311 which bends inward, and the hem 311 connects the third elastic part 31 and the armor 3.

[0143] It can be understood that the hem 311 is conducive to the formation of the third elastic part 31 by bending the armor 3. Specifically, the armor 3 is generally a sheet metal part. Before forming, the third elastic part 31 and the armor 3 are on the same plane. The hem 311 is conducive to the third elastic part 31 passing through bending so that the two are on different planes, which is conducive to the third elastic part 31 extending into the slot 301 and improving the connection performance between the armor 3 and other connectors. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 9 shown, the armor 3 further includes a clamping part 33 which is located on the outer side of the armor 3 and is clamped with the seat body 1.

[0144] It can be understood that by clamping with the seat body 1, the clamping part 33 enables the armor 3 to fit on the seat body 1 and improves the structural strength of the connector of the present application.

[0145] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 9 shown, the clamping part 33 has a welding leg 331 which is located on the side of the clamping part 33 away from the armor 3.

[0146] It can be understood that the welding leg 331 is conducive to forming a weld between the armor 3 and the pad through the clamping part 33. The welding leg 331 is located on the side of the clamping part 33 away from the armor 3, which can reduce the interference between the armor 3 and the pad during welding, and this is conducive to improving the welding efficiency.

[0147] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 9 shown, the clamping part 33 further has a second interference part 332 which is connected to the clamping part 33 and is located on one side of the clamping part 33.

[0148] It can be understood that the second interference part 332 is conducive to increasing the contact area with the filler when the armor 3 and the seat body 1 are injection molded. At the same time, through the interference effect of the filler on the second interference part 332, the situation of relative displacement between the armor 3 and the seat body 1 can be reduced, thereby improving the connection performance between the armor 3 and the seat body 1.

[0149] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 9 shown, the armor 3 includes a sixth extension part 34 which extends in a direction away from the armor 3.

[0150] It can be understood that the sixth extension part 34 can form a connection with the tape, which is convenient for the staff to install the armor 3 on the seat body 1.

[0151] The second aspect of the present application provides a functional module, and the functional module includes the connector as described in the above embodiments.

[0152] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, due to adopting the same connector as in the above embodiments, the functional module of the present application has the same technical effects as those in the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated herein.

[0153] Optionally, the functional module can be components such as a circuit board, a camera, a processor, etc.

[0154] The third aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, and the electronic device includes the functional module as described in the above embodiments.

[0155] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, due to adopting the same functional module as in the above embodiments, the electronic device of the present application has the same technical effects as those in the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated herein.

[0156] Optionally, the electronic device can be products such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a smart watch, etc.

[0157] In the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0158] Those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the present application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include the common general knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed in the present application. The specification and embodiments are only regarded as exemplary.

[0159] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present application is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, The connector includes a housing (1) and at least two rows of terminal assemblies (2), wherein, each row of terminal assemblies (2) is connected to the housing (1); the adjacent two rows of terminal assemblies (2) are arranged staggeredly.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein The terminal assembly (2) includes a plurality of first terminals (21) and a plurality of second terminals (22), and the plurality of first terminals (21) and the plurality of second terminals (22) are arranged at intervals and staggeredly in a first direction. In two adjacent rows of terminal assemblies (2), a first terminal (21) of one row of terminal assemblies (2) is adjacent to a second terminal (22) of the other row of terminal assemblies (2).

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first terminal (21) includes a first body (211), and / or, the second terminal (22) includes a second body (221).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that The first terminal (21) includes a first extension (212), the first body (211) is connected to the first extension, the second terminal (22) includes a second extension (222), the second body (221) is connected to the second extension (222), and the first extension (212) of the first terminal (21) and the second extension (222) of the second terminal (22) both face the same side of the terminal assembly (2).

5. The connector according to claim 4, wherein The width of the first body (211) is greater than the width of the first extension (212).

6. The connector according to claim 4, wherein The second terminal (22) includes a third extension (223), the third extension (223) is connected to the second body (221), and the third extension (223) and the second extension (222) face opposite sides of the terminal assembly (2) respectively.

7. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first terminal (21) includes a fourth extension (213), the fourth extension (213) is connected to the first body (211), the second terminal (22) includes a fifth extension (224), the fifth extension (224) is connected to the second body (221), and the fourth extension (213) and the fifth extension (224) face opposite sides of the terminal assembly (2).

8. The connector according to claim 7, wherein, A first gap (2101) is formed between the fourth extension (213) and the first body (211).

9. The connector according to claim 8, wherein One end of the fourth extension (213) far from the first body (211) extends in a direction away from the first gap (2101).

10. The connector according to claim 8, wherein, A part of the fourth extension (213) protrudes outward in its width direction.

11. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, A second gap (2201) is formed between the fifth extension (224) and the second body (221).

12. The connector according to claim 11, wherein One end of the fifth extension (224) far from the second body (221) extends in a direction away from the second gap (2201).

13. The connector according to claim 7, wherein, A part of the fifth extension (224) protrudes outward in its width direction.

14. The connector according to claim 3, wherein The first body (211) includes a first insertion portion (2111) and a second insertion portion (2112), and the first insertion portion (2111) and the second insertion portion (2112) are arranged oppositely.

15. The connector according to claim 14, wherein The first terminal (21) further includes a first elastic portion (216), and the first elastic portion (216) is connected to the first plugging portion (2111) and is located on a side of the first plugging portion (2111) close to the second plugging portion (2112).

16. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first main body (211) further includes a convex portion (217), and the convex portion (217) is connected to the second plugging portion (2112). The convex portion (217) is located on a side of the second plugging portion (2112) close to the first plugging portion (2111). Or, The convex portion (217) is located on a side of the second plugging portion (2112) away from the first plugging portion (2111).

17. The connector according to claim 16, characterized in that, A groove (21701) is formed by inward depression on a side of the convex portion (217) away from the first plugging portion (2111). Or, The groove (21701) is formed by inward depression on a side of the convex portion (217) close to the first plugging portion (2111).

18. The connector according to claim 14, wherein The first main body (211) further includes a first interference portion (218), and the first interference portion (218) is connected to one end of the second plugging portion (2112), and the first interference portion (218) extends towards the first plugging portion (2111).

19. The connector according to claim 18, characterized in that, The thickness of the first interference portion (218) is less than the thickness of the second plugging portion (2112).

20. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first main body (211) further includes a first connecting portion (2113), and the first connecting portion (2113) connects the first plugging portion (2111) and the second plugging portion (2112).

21. The connector according to claim 3, wherein The second main body (221) includes a third plugging portion (2211) and a fourth plugging portion (2212), and the third plugging portion (2211) and the fourth plugging portion (2212) are oppositely arranged.

22. The connector according to claim 21, characterized in that, The second terminal (22) further includes a second elastic portion (225), and the second elastic portion (225) is connected to the fourth plugging portion (2212) and is located on a side of the fourth plugging portion (2212) close to the third plugging portion (2211).

23. The connector according to claim 21, characterized in that, The second main body (221) further includes a second connecting portion (2213), and the second connecting portion (2213) connects the third plugging portion (2211) and the fourth plugging portion (2212).

24. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector further includes an armor (3), and the armor (3) is attached to the base body (1).

25. The connector according to claim 24, wherein, The armor (3) has a slot (301) and at least two third elastic portions (31), and two of the at least two third elastic portions (31) are located in the slot (301) and are oppositely arranged.

26. The connector according to claim 25, wherein, The armor (3) further includes a guiding portion (32), and the guiding portion (32) is located in the slot (301) and extends along the depth direction of the slot (301).

27. The connector according to claim 25, characterized in that, The third elastic portion (31) has a hem (311), and the hem (311) is bent inwards, and the hem (311) connects the third elastic portion (31) and the armor (3).

28. The connector according to claim 24, wherein The armor (3) further includes a clamping portion (33), and the clamping portion (33) is located on the outer side of the armor (3) and is clamped with the base body (1).

29. The connector according to claim 28, characterized in that, The clamping portion (33) has a welding leg (331), and the welding leg (331) is located on the side of the clamping portion (33) away from the armor (3).

30. The connector according to claim 28, wherein, The clamping portion (33) further has a second interference portion (332), and the second interference portion (332) is connected to the clamping portion (33) and is located on one side of the clamping portion (33).

31. The connector according to claim 24, characterized in that, The armor (3) includes a sixth extension portion (34), and the sixth extension portion (34) extends in a direction away from the armor (3).

32. A functional module, characterized in that, The functional module includes the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 31.

33. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes the functional module according to claim 32.

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