Electronic component and light-emitting component

Abstract

The invention discloses an electronic component and a light-emitting component. The electronic component comprises a shell piece, a light guide piece and a light emitting piece. The light guide member is fixed to the housing. The light-emitting part is arranged on the light guide part and fixed to the shell part through the light guide part. The light-emitting member is coupled to the light guide member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic component and a light-emitting component, and in particular to an electronic component and a light-emitting component comprising a light-emitting element and a light-guiding element. Background Art

[0002] In electronic devices, in order to transmit the light emitted by the light emitting element to the outside of the housing, a light guide coupled to the light emitting element is usually set in the housing. Generally speaking, the light emitting element and the light guide are fixed to the housing by two independent fixing posts.

[0003] However, using separate fixing posts to fix the light emitting element and the light guide not only takes up more space in the housing, but also makes the assembly of the light emitting element and the light guide too complicated. In addition, the light guide also has difficulty in guiding the light of the light emitting element to the outside of the housing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides an electronic component and a light emitting component to reduce the space required for installing a light guide component and a light emitting component in a housing and to simplify the assembly of the light emitting component and the light guide component.

[0005] An electronic assembly disclosed in one embodiment of the present invention includes a housing, a light guide, and a light emitting element. The light guide is fixed to the housing. The light emitting element is disposed on the light guide and fixed to the housing via the light guide. The light emitting element is coupled to the light guide.

[0006] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a light-emitting assembly for being disposed in a housing and comprising a light guide and a light-emitting element. The light guide is fixed to the housing. The light-emitting element is disposed in the light guide and fixed to the housing via the light guide. The light-emitting element is coupled to the light guide.

[0007] According to the electronic assembly and light-emitting assembly disclosed in the above embodiments, since the light-emitting element is disposed within the light guide and secured to the housing via the light guide, the light-emitting element and the light guide can be secured to the housing without the need for separate fixing posts. This not only reduces the space required to install the light-emitting element and the light guide within the housing but also simplifies their assembly. Furthermore, the light guide also makes it easier to guide light from the light-emitting element out of the housing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partially enlarged perspective view of the electronic components in FIG.

[0010] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the electronic components in the figure and a partially enlarged view from another perspective.

[0011] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the light emitting components in the electronic components.

[0012] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic cross-section of the electronic components in the .

[0013] [Description of Reference Numerals]

[0014] 10: Electronic components

[0015] 100: Shell

[0016] 110: Assembled columns

[0017] 120: Perforation

[0018] 200: Light guide

[0019] 210: Supporting part

[0020] 2100: Hole

[0021] 220: Hook

[0022] 230: Installation Department

[0023] 240: Light guide convex part

[0024] 250: Limiting convex part

[0025] 260,261: Pad

[0026] 300: Luminous parts

[0027] 310: Circuit board

[0028] 320: Light Source

[0029] 400: Locking hardware DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following detailed description of the features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention is sufficient to enable those skilled in the art to understand the technical content of the embodiments of the present invention and implement them accordingly. Furthermore, based on the disclosure, scope of protection, and accompanying drawings of this specification, those skilled in the art can easily understand the relevant objectives and advantages of the present invention. The following embodiments further illustrate the concepts of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way.

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 3 . Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1A partially enlarged perspective view of the electronic components in FIG. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the electronic components in the figure and a partially enlarged view from another perspective.

[0032] The electronic component 10 includes, for example, various ports for connecting to computer peripheral devices. In this embodiment, the electronic component 10 includes a housing 100 , a light guide 200 , a light emitting element 300 , and a locking element 400 .

[0033] The light guide 200 is fixed to the housing 100 and is made of a light-guiding material such as polycarbonate (PC), acrylic plastic (PMMA), or glass. Specifically, in this embodiment, the light guide 200 includes a supporting portion 210, two hook portions 220, a mounting portion 230, a light-guiding protrusion 240, two position-limiting protrusions 250, and two spacers 260 and 261.

[0034] The two hook portions 220 are respectively located on opposite sides of the supporting portion 210. The mounting portion 230 and the light-guiding protrusion 240 respectively protrude from opposite sides of the supporting portion 210. The locking member 400 is, for example, a screw, and is locked to the mounting portion 230 and an assembly column 110 of the shell 100, thereby fixing the mounting portion 230 to the shell 100. The light-guiding protrusion 240 is passed through a through-hole 120 of the shell 100 and is exposed to the outside through the through-hole 120. The two limiting protrusions 250 are respectively located on opposite sides of the supporting portion 210. The two pad portions 260 and 261 are connected to the supporting portion 210. Specifically, the pad portion 260 is located at the connection between one of the limiting protrusions 250 and the supporting portion 210, and the pad portion 261 is located at the connection between the supporting portion 210 and the mounting portion 230.

[0035] The light-emitting component 300 is disposed on the light guide component 200 and is fixed to the housing component 100 through the light guide component 200, and the light-emitting component 300 is coupled to the light guide component 200. Specifically, in this embodiment, the light-emitting component 300 includes a circuit board 310 and a light source 320. The light source 320 is disposed on and electrically connected to the circuit board 310. The circuit board 310 is disposed on the light guide component 200. In detail, the two hook portions 220 are detachably hooked on opposite sides of the circuit board 310. The two hook portions 220 and the two limiting protrusions 250 respectively abut against different sides of the circuit board 310. The two pad portions 260 and 261 support the side of the circuit board 310 close to the light source 320.

[0036] The light source 320 is, for example, a light emitting diode, and the light emitted by the light source 320 is transmitted to the outside of the housing 100 through the light guide 200. Specifically, the light emitted by the light source 320 is transmitted to the light guide protrusion 240 exposed through the through hole 120, and then transmitted to the outside of the housing 100.

[0037] Also, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 1 In order to clearly present the features of the present invention, Figure 5 The illustration of the shell 100 is omitted. In this embodiment, the protruding length P1 of the pad portions 260 and 261 from the supporting portion 210 is greater than the protruding length P2 of the light source 320 from the circuit board 310. In addition, the supporting portion 210 has a hole 2100. The light emitted by the light source 320 is transmitted from the hole 2100 to the light-guiding protrusion 240. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the protruding length of the pad portion may also be less than or equal to the protruding length of the light source, so that part of the light source is located in the hole. In addition, in other embodiments, the supporting portion may not need to have a hole 2100. In such an embodiment, the protruding length of the pad portion may also be greater than the protruding length of the light source so that the pad portion can support the circuit board and prevent the light source from interfering with the supporting portion.

[0038] The present invention does not limit the number of hook portions 220. In other embodiments, the light guide may include only one hook portion. The present invention does not limit the number of position-limiting protrusions 250. In other embodiments, the light guide may include only one position-limiting protrusion. The present invention does not limit the number of pad portions 260 and 261. In other embodiments, the light guide may include only one pad portion.

[0039] In this embodiment, to securely mount the circuit board 310 to the light guide 200 while facilitating its removal from the light guide 200, the hook portion 220 is used to securely assemble the circuit board 310 and light guide 200. However, the circuit board 310 and light guide 200 are not limited to this secure assembly. In other embodiments, the circuit board 310 and light guide 200 may be assembled using screws, adhesive dispensing, adhesive backing, or any other suitable means.

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the two limiting protrusions 250 further ensure the stability of the circuit board 310 when mounted on the light guide 200. However, in other embodiments, the light guide may not include the limiting protrusions 250.

[0041] According to the electronic assembly and light-emitting assembly disclosed in the above embodiments, since the light-emitting element is disposed within the light guide and secured to the housing via the light guide, the light-emitting element and the light guide can be secured to the housing without the need for separate fixing posts. This not only reduces the space required to install the light-emitting element and the light guide within the housing but also simplifies their assembly. Furthermore, the light guide also makes it easier to guide light from the light-emitting element out of the housing.

Claims

1. An electronic component, characterized in that Include: a shell; a light guide member fixed to the housing; and A light emitting component is arranged on the light guide component and fixed to the shell component through the light guide component. The light emitting component is coupled to the light guide component.

2. The electronic component according to claim 1, wherein The light emitting component includes a circuit board and a light source. The light source is arranged on the circuit board, and the circuit board is arranged on the light guide component.

3. The electronic component according to claim 2, wherein: The light guide component includes a supporting portion and at least one hook portion. The at least one hook portion is disposed on the supporting portion and can be detachably hooked to the circuit board.

4. The electronic component according to claim 3, wherein: The number of the at least one hook portion is two, and the two hook portions are respectively located at two opposite sides of the supporting portion.

5. The electronic component according to claim 3, wherein: The light guide component further includes a light guide protrusion, which protrudes from one side of the supporting portion and passes through a through hole of the shell component.

6. The electronic component according to claim 5, wherein: The light guide component further includes a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is fixed to the shell component.

7. The electronic component according to claim 6, wherein: The housing further comprises a locking piece. The housing has an assembling column. The locking piece is locked to the mounting portion and the assembling column.

8. The electronic component according to claim 3, wherein: The light guide further includes at least one limiting protrusion, the at least one limiting protrusion stands on the supporting portion, and the at least one limiting protrusion and the at least one hook portion respectively lean against different sides of the circuit board.

9. The electronic component according to claim 3, wherein: The light guide component further includes at least one pad portion, and the at least one pad portion is connected to the supporting portion and supported on a side of the circuit board close to the light source.

10. A light emitting component, characterized in that: It is used to be arranged in a housing and includes: a light guide member, used to be fixed to the housing; and A light emitting component is arranged on the light guide component and is used to be fixed to the shell component through the light guide component. The light emitting component is coupled to the light guide component.

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