Electric connector shell seat and electric connector

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric connector shell seat and an electric connector, and the electric connector shell seat comprises a plurality of slots which are mutually stacked. Each slot comprises an upper plate, a lower plate and a partition plate. The partition connects the upper plate and the lower plate. The lower plate has a plurality of through holes. The partition plate is provided with a plurality of bearing parts. And the plurality of bearing parts of the partition plate of one slot penetrate through the plurality of through holes of the lower plate to bear against the upper plate of the other slot, so that the gap between any two adjacent slots is kept at the same height.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electrical connector housing, and more particularly to an electrical connector housing and an electrical connector, which can maintain the gap between any two adjacent slots at the same height. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical connectors are widely used in environments requiring power or signal connections, such as connecting electronic host devices to external devices. The connector housing is fixed to a circuit board and has multiple slots, into which multiple electrical bases reside. Users insert electronic modules into the slots of the connector housing to form an electrical connection with the electrical bases on the circuit board. Generally, after the connector housing and circuit board are assembled, there are assembly and manufacturing tolerances, making it impossible for the slots of the connector housing to be precisely aligned with the electrical bases on the circuit board. Therefore, when an electronic module is inserted into different slots, it may not be able to properly connect with the electrical base. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides an electrical connector housing and an electrical connector, which can maintain the gap between any two adjacent slots at the same height, thereby solving the above-mentioned problem.

[0004] According to one embodiment, the electrical connector housing of the present invention includes a plurality of slots stacked on top of each other. Each slot includes an upper plate, a lower plate, and a partition. The partition connects the upper plate and the lower plate. The lower plate has a plurality of through holes. The partition has a plurality of abutment portions. The plurality of abutment portions of the partition of one slot pass through the plurality of through holes in the lower plate and abut against the upper plate of another slot, so that the gap between any two adjacent slots remains at the same height.

[0005] In one embodiment, each bearing portion has a chamfer.

[0006] In one embodiment, each bearing portion has a rounded corner.

[0007] In one embodiment, the upper plate has a plurality of first limiting holes, the lower plate has a plurality of second limiting holes, and the partition has a plurality of first limiting parts and a plurality of second limiting parts. The plurality of first limiting parts are engaged in the plurality of first limiting holes, and the plurality of second limiting parts are engaged in the plurality of second limiting holes.

[0008] In one embodiment, the upper plate has a first engaging hole, the lower plate has a second engaging hole, and the partition has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion, wherein the first engaging portion engages in the first engaging hole and the second engaging portion engages in the second engaging hole.

[0009] In one embodiment, the electrical connector housing further includes a side plate. The side plate has a plurality of third limiting holes and a plurality of fourth limiting holes, the upper plate has a plurality of third limiting portions, and the lower plate has a plurality of fourth limiting portions. The plurality of third limiting portions engage with the plurality of third limiting holes, and the plurality of fourth limiting portions engage with the plurality of fourth limiting holes.

[0010] According to another embodiment, the electrical connector of the present invention includes a circuit board and an electrical connector housing. The circuit board includes a plurality of electrical bases. The electrical connector housing is fixed to the circuit board. The electrical connector housing includes a plurality of slots stacked on top of each other. The plurality of electrical bases are located in the plurality of slots. Each slot includes an upper plate, a lower plate, and a partition. The partition connects the upper plate and the lower plate. The lower plate has a plurality of through holes. The partition has a plurality of abutment portions. The plurality of abutment portions of the partition of one slot pass through the plurality of through holes in the lower plate and abut against the upper plate of another slot, so that the gap between any two adjacent slots remains at the same height.

[0011] In one embodiment, each bearing portion has a chamfer.

[0012] In one embodiment, each bearing portion has a rounded corner.

[0013] In one embodiment, the upper plate has a plurality of first limiting holes, the lower plate has a plurality of second limiting holes, and the partition has a plurality of first limiting parts and a plurality of second limiting parts. The plurality of first limiting parts are engaged in the plurality of first limiting holes, and the plurality of second limiting parts are engaged in the plurality of second limiting holes.

[0014] In one embodiment, the upper plate has a first engaging hole, the lower plate has a second engaging hole, and the partition has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion, wherein the first engaging portion engages in the first engaging hole and the second engaging portion engages in the second engaging hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, the electrical connector housing further includes a side plate. The side plate has a plurality of third limiting holes and a plurality of fourth limiting holes, the upper plate has a plurality of third limiting portions, and the lower plate has a plurality of fourth limiting portions. The plurality of third limiting portions engage with the plurality of third limiting holes, and the plurality of fourth limiting portions engage with the plurality of fourth limiting holes.

[0016] In summary, the slot partition of the electrical connector housing has a support portion. The support portion of the upper slot rests against the upper plate of the lower slot. This ensures that the gap between any two adjacent slots remains at the same height, allowing the slots of the electrical connector housing to be precisely positioned with the electrical base of the circuit board. Therefore, when the electronic module is inserted into different slots, it can reliably connect with the electrical base, ensuring the stability of signal transmission. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. Furthermore, the shapes and proportions of the components in the drawings are merely illustrative to aid in understanding the invention and do not specifically limit the shapes and proportions of the components. Those skilled in the art, guided by the teachings of this invention, can select various possible shapes and proportions to implement the invention according to specific circumstances.

[0018] The advantages and spirit of the present invention can be further understood from the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the combination of an electrical connector and an electronic module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the electrical connectors and electronic modules in the diagram.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A perspective view of the upper plate of the electrical connector housing.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A perspective view of the lower plate of the electrical connector housing.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A perspective view of the partition of the electrical connector housing.

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of the electrical connector housing.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0026] 1: Electrical connector

[0027] 3: Electronic Module

[0028] 10: Circuit board

[0029] 12: Electrical connector housing

[0030] 100: Electric base

[0031] 120: Slot

[0032] 120a: on board

[0033] 120b: Lower plate

[0034] 120c: partition

[0035] 122: Side panel

[0036] 1200: First limiting hole

[0037] 1202: First engagement hole

[0038] 1204: Third limiting part

[0039] 1206: Through hole

[0040] 1208: Second limiting hole

[0041] 1210: Second locking hole

[0042] 1212: Fourth limiting part

[0043] 1214: Supporting Part

[0044] 1216: First limiting part

[0045] 1218: Second limiting part

[0046] 1220: First Card Section

[0047] 1222: Second Card Section

[0048] 1224: Third limiting hole

[0049] 1226: Fourth limiting hole

[0050] 1228: Chamfer

[0051] 1230: Rounded corners

[0052] G: Gap Detailed Implementation

[0053] The details of the present invention can be more clearly understood by referring to the accompanying drawings and the description of specific embodiments. However, the specific embodiments of the present invention described herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the invention in any way. Under the teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can conceive of any possible modifications based on the invention, and these should all be considered to fall within the scope of the invention.

[0054] Please see Figures 1 to 6 , Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the combination of the electrical connector 1 and the electronic module 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of electrical connector 1 and electronic module 3 in the diagram. Figure 3 for Figure 2 A perspective view of the upper plate 120a of the electrical connector housing 12. Figure 4 for Figure 2 A perspective view of the lower plate 120b of the electrical connector housing 12. Figure 5 for Figure 2A perspective view of the partition 120c of the electrical connector housing 12. Figure 6 for Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of the electrical connector housing 12.

[0055] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the electrical connector 1 includes a circuit board 10 and an electrical connector housing 12. The circuit board 10 includes a plurality of electrical bases 100. The electrical connector housing 12 is fixed to the circuit board 10. The electrical connector housing 12 includes a plurality of slots 120, which are stacked on top of each other, wherein the plurality of electrical bases 100 of the circuit board 10 are located in the plurality of slots 120 of the electrical connector housing 12. It should be noted that the number of electrical bases 100 and slots 120 can be determined according to the actual application and is not limited to the embodiment shown in the figure. The user can insert the electronic module 3 into the slots 120 of the electrical connector housing 12 to form an electrical connection with the electrical bases 100 on the circuit board 10. The type and function of the electronic module 3 can be determined according to the actual application.

[0056] like Figures 2 to 6 As shown, each slot 120 includes an upper plate 120a, a lower plate 120b, and a partition 120c, wherein the partition 120c connects the upper plate 120a and the lower plate 120b. In this embodiment, two slots 120 on the same layer can share the same upper plate 120a and the same lower plate 120b, and are separated by two partitions 120c.

[0057] like Figure 3 As shown, the upper plate 120a has a plurality of first limiting holes 1200, a first engaging hole 1202, and a plurality of third limiting portions 1204. In this embodiment, the third limiting portion 1204 can be formed by bending from the side of the upper plate 120a. Figure 4 As shown, the lower plate 120b has multiple through holes 1206, multiple second limiting holes 1208, a second engaging hole 1210, and multiple fourth limiting portions 1212. In this embodiment, the fourth limiting portion 1212 can be formed by bending from the side of the lower plate 120b. Figure 5 As shown, the partition 120c has multiple supporting portions 1214, multiple first limiting portions 1216, multiple second limiting portions 1218, a first engaging portion 1220, and a second engaging portion 1222. In this embodiment, the first limiting portions 1216 and the second limiting portions 1218 can be bent from opposite sides of the partition 120c, and the supporting portions 1214 and the second limiting portions 1218 are located on the same side of the partition 120c. It should be noted that the number of the first limiting hole 1200, the third limiting portion 1204, the through hole 1206, the second limiting hole 1208, the fourth limiting portion 1212, the supporting portions 1214, the first limiting portions 1216, and the second limiting portions 1218 can be determined according to the actual application and is not limited to the embodiment shown in the figure.

[0058] The partition 120c has multiple first limiting portions 1216 that engage with the upper plate 120a's multiple first limiting holes 1200, and the partition 120c's first engaging portion 1220 engages with the upper plate 120a's first engaging hole 1202, thereby connecting the upper plate 120a and the partition 120c. Furthermore, the partition 120c has multiple second limiting portions 1218 that engage with the lower plate 120b's multiple second limiting holes 1208, and the partition 120c's second engaging portion 1222 engages with the lower plate 120b's second engaging hole 1210, thereby connecting the lower plate 120b and the partition 120c.

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, the electrical connector housing 12 may each include a side plate 122 on opposite sides, wherein the side plate 122 has a plurality of third limiting holes 1224 and a plurality of fourth limiting holes 1226. The plurality of third limiting portions 1204 of the upper plate 120a are engaged in the plurality of third limiting holes 1224 of the side plate 122, and the plurality of fourth limiting portions 1212 of the lower plate 120b are engaged in the plurality of fourth limiting holes 1226 of the side plate 122, so that the upper plate 120a and the lower plate 120b are respectively connected to the side plate 122.

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, the abutment portion 1214 of the partition 120c of the upper slot 120 can pass through the through hole 1206 of the lower plate 120b and rest against the upper plate 120a of the lower slot 120, so that the gap G between two adjacent slots 120 remains at the same height. In other words, the multiple abutment portions 1214 of the partition 120c of one of the multiple slots 120 can pass through the multiple through holes 1206 of the lower plate 120b and rest against the upper plate 120a of another slot 120, so that the gap G between any two adjacent slots 120 remains at the same height. In this way, the slots 120 of the electrical connector housing 12 can be precisely positioned one by one with the electrical base 100 of the circuit board 10. Therefore, when the electronic module 3 is inserted into different slots 120, it can be reliably connected to the electrical base 100 to ensure the stability of signal transmission. In addition, the support portion 1214 of the partition 120c can also effectively improve the overall structural strength of the electrical connector housing 12.

[0061] like Figure 5As shown, the supporting portion 1214 of the partition 120c may have a chamfer 1228 and / or a fillet 1230. Through the chamfer 1228 and / or fillet 1230, the supporting portion 1214 of the partition 120c can pass more smoothly through the through hole 1206 of the lower plate 120b, making assembly more efficient. It should be noted that the supporting portion 1214 may have both the chamfer 1228 and the fillet 1230, or only one of the chamfer 1228 and the fillet 1230, depending on the actual application. In another embodiment, the supporting portion 1214 may also not have the chamfer 1228 and the fillet 1230.

[0062] In summary, the slot partition of the electrical connector housing has a supporting portion. The supporting portion of the upper slot rests against the upper plate of the lower slot. This ensures that the gap between any two adjacent slots remains at the same height, allowing the slots of the electrical connector housing to be precisely positioned with the electrical base of the circuit board. Therefore, when the electronic module is inserted into different slots, it can reliably connect with the electrical base, ensuring the stability of signal transmission.

[0063] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the claims of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrical connector housing, characterized in that, The electrical connector housing includes: Multiple slots are stacked on top of each other. Each slot includes an upper plate, a lower plate, and a partition. The partition connects the upper plate and the lower plate. The lower plate has multiple through holes. The partition has multiple abutments. The multiple abutments of the partition of one slot pass through the multiple through holes of the lower plate and abut against the upper plate of another slot, so that the gap between any two adjacent slots remains at the same height.

2. The electrical connector housing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the supporting parts has a chamfer.

3. The electrical connector housing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the supporting parts has a rounded corner.

4. The electrical connector housing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper plate has multiple first limiting holes, the lower plate has multiple second limiting holes, and the partition has multiple first limiting parts and multiple second limiting parts. The multiple first limiting parts are engaged in the multiple first limiting holes, and the multiple second limiting parts are engaged in the multiple second limiting holes.

5. The electrical connector housing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper plate has a first engaging hole, the lower plate has a second engaging hole, and the partition has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. The first engaging portion engages in the first engaging hole, and the second engaging portion engages in the second engaging hole.

6. The electrical connector housing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical connector housing also includes a side plate having a plurality of third limiting holes and a plurality of fourth limiting holes, an upper plate having a plurality of third limiting portions, and a lower plate having a plurality of fourth limiting portions. The plurality of third limiting portions engage with the plurality of third limiting holes, and the plurality of fourth limiting portions engage with the plurality of fourth limiting holes.

7. An electrical connector, characterized in that, The electrical connector includes: A circuit board comprising multiple electrical bases; and An electrical connector housing is fixed to the circuit board. The electrical connector housing includes multiple slots stacked on top of each other. Multiple electrical connectors are located in multiple slots. Each slot includes an upper plate, a lower plate, and a partition. The partition connects the upper plate and the lower plate. The lower plate has multiple through holes. The partition has multiple abutment portions. The multiple abutment portions of the partition of one slot pass through the multiple through holes of the lower plate and abut against the upper plate of another slot, so that the gap between any two adjacent slots is kept at the same height.

8. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, Each of the supporting parts has a chamfer.

9. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, Each of the supporting parts has a rounded corner.

10. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The upper plate has multiple first limiting holes, the lower plate has multiple second limiting holes, and the partition has multiple first limiting parts and multiple second limiting parts. The multiple first limiting parts are engaged in the multiple first limiting holes, and the multiple second limiting parts are engaged in the multiple second limiting holes.

11. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The upper plate has a first engaging hole, the lower plate has a second engaging hole, and the partition has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. The first engaging portion engages in the first engaging hole, and the second engaging portion engages in the second engaging hole.

12. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The electrical connector also includes a side plate having a plurality of third limiting holes and a plurality of fourth limiting holes, an upper plate having a plurality of third limiting portions, and a lower plate having a plurality of fourth limiting portions, wherein the plurality of third limiting portions engage in the plurality of third limiting holes and the plurality of fourth limiting portions engage in the plurality of fourth limiting holes.

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