Signal transmission device

Abstract

The invention discloses a signal transmission device. A signal transmission device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a shield structure having an open upper surface at least a portion thereof and having an accommodation space therein; a cover portion including a first through hole and coupled to the open portion of the upper surface; a first dielectric member disposed inside the accommodation space and having a second through-hole formed in the center thereof; a signal transmission line which passes through the outer side portion of the first dielectric member and has a third through-hole formed on one side thereof; a first connector disposed to pass through the first through hole and the third through hole; and a first elastic member disposed between the signal transmission line and the first connector and in contact with the signal transmission line and the first connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to signal transmission devices. Background Technology

[0002] The contents described in this section are for background information only and do not constitute prior art.

[0003] A connector is an electronic component used to connect devices. Connectors are positioned between devices to receive or transmit signals. Connectors can connect to printed circuit boards (PCBs), antenna boards, filters, and other similar components. The primary form of a connector is that it inserts into the terminals of a device to achieve a connection between devices.

[0004] For connectors to function properly, a certain distance needs to be maintained between devices. When this distance is maintained, the connector may not be able to make accurate contact with the device's terminals. Inaccurate contact can lead to various problems. Specifically, it can cause disrupted electrical signal transmission, resulting in noise, which may in turn degrade communication quality or speed.

[0005] Equipment does not remain in a fixed state during use. When the distance between devices changes, the contact between the devices and the connector decreases, which may cause problems in the transmission of electrical signals. That is, since the distance between devices cannot remain constant, a connector or connector connection structure is needed that will not degrade performance even if the distance between devices changes. Summary of the Invention

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] Therefore, in order to solve the aforementioned problems, the main objective of this disclosure is to provide a connection structure that includes a resilient component for connecting a connector to a signal transmission line, thereby enabling signal transmission even if the position of the connector changes.

[0008] Furthermore, the main objective of this disclosure is to provide a compact and simple signal transmission device to save costs.

[0009] (II) Technical Solution

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, a signal transmission device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a shielding structure having at least a portion of its upper surface open and an internal accommodating space; a cover including a first through hole and coupled to the open portion of the upper surface; a first dielectric component disposed within the accommodating space and having a second through hole formed in its center; a signal transmission line passing through the outer side of the first dielectric component and having a third through hole formed on one side; a first connector disposed through the first through hole and the third through hole; and a first elastic component disposed between the signal transmission line and the first connector and in contact with the signal transmission line and the first connector.

[0011] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0012] As described above, according to this embodiment, the signal transmission device includes a resilient component, thereby enabling signal transmission even if the position of the connector changes.

[0013] In addition, costs can be saved by providing a compact and simple signal transmission device. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a signal transmission line, a first connector, and a first elastic member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a signal transmission apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial perspective view of a signal transmission line, a first connector, and a first elastic member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a signal transmission apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. When labeling the drawings, the same reference numerals are used as much as possible, even if the same components appear in different drawings. It should also be noted that throughout this specification, detailed descriptions of known components and functions are omitted if it is believed that such detailed descriptions would obscure the subject matter of this disclosure.

[0019] In describing the constituent elements of the embodiments of this disclosure, terms such as first, second, i), ii), a), and b) may be used. These terms are merely for distinguishing the corresponding constituent element from other constituent elements and do not limit their nature, order, or sequence. Throughout the specification, if a constituent element "comprises" or "possesses" another constituent element, unless otherwise specifically stated to the contrary, it shall be understood that a constituent element further includes the other constituent element, rather than that a constituent element excludes the other constituent element.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a signal transmission line, a first connector, and a first elastic member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a signal transmission apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial perspective view of a signal transmission line, a first connector, and a first elastic member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a signal transmission apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The signal transmission apparatus 1 includes all or a portion of the following components: shielding structure 100, cover 130, first dielectric member 200, signal transmission line 300, first connector 400, first elastic member 500, substrate 600, second connector 700, second dielectric member 800, and second elastic member 900.

[0025] The shielding structure 100 can shield electromagnetic waves or prevent signal interference. According to one embodiment, the shielding structure 100 can be made of aluminum or magnesium. The shielding structure 100, together with the cover 130, forms a sealed structure and protects internally arranged components from external interference. The shape of the shielding structure 100 is not limited to... Figure 2 The shape shown.

[0026] At least a portion of the upper surface of the shielding structure 100 is openable. The open portion of the upper surface of the shielding structure 100 forms a cover 130. The cover 130 includes a first through hole 150. According to one embodiment, the cover 130 can be disposed in a receiving groove 120 of the shielding structure 100. (See also...) Figure 2 The receiving groove 120 may be formed on the upper surface of the shielding structure 100.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the shielding structure 100 can be a shield can. Shields can be used in communication devices, computers, electronic devices, etc. Shields can protect internal electronic components from interference from external electromagnetic waves.

[0028] The shielding structure 100 includes an accommodating space 110 and a fourth through-hole 170.

[0029] The accommodating space 110 is a space formed inside the shielding structure 100. The accommodating space 110 can accommodate the first dielectric component 200, the second dielectric component 800, and the signal transmission line 300. The shape of the accommodating space 110 is not limited to... Figure 2 and Figure 4 The shape shown.

[0030] A first through hole 150 is formed in the cover portion 130. The inner side of the first through hole 150 allows the first connector 400 to be inserted. According to one embodiment, the diameter of the first through hole 150 may be larger than the diameter of the second through hole 210.

[0031] A fourth through hole 170 is formed on the lower surface of the shielding structure 100. A second connector 700 may be disposed inside the fourth through hole 170.

[0032] The first dielectric component 200 is disposed in the receiving space 110 of the shielding structure 100. According to one embodiment, the first dielectric component 200 is arranged such that its upper surface contacts the lower surface of the cover portion 130.

[0033] The first dielectric component 200 assists the signal transmission device 1 in stable operation by improving electrical stability. According to one embodiment, the first dielectric component 200 may be formed using Teflon.

[0034] A second through-hole 210 may be formed in the center of the first dielectric component 200. A portion of the signal transmission line 300 may be inserted into the inner side of the second through-hole 210. In this case, the signal transmission line 300 may be arranged such that a portion of it passes through the outer side of the first dielectric component 200.

[0035] The signal transmission line 300 can be arranged between the first connector 400 and the second connector 700. At this time, the second connector 700 can transmit signals to the signal transmission line 300, and the signal transmission line 300 can transmit signals to the first connector 400 or the first elastic member 500.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the signal transmission line 300 may extend through the outer side of the first dielectric member 200. One side of the signal transmission line 300 is in contact with the first elastic member 500.

[0037] A third through-hole 310 may be formed on one side of the signal transmission line 300. The third through-hole 310 may be located inside the second through-hole 210.

[0038] The other side of the signal transmission line 300 may be located inside the fourth through hole 170. The other side of the signal transmission line 300 may be connected to the second connector 700.

[0039] The diameter of the third through hole 310 can be smaller than the diameter of the second through hole 210. In this case, the first elastic member 500 can be arranged to contact the third through hole 310.

[0040] The first connector 400 may be arranged to pass through the first through hole 150 and the third through hole 310. A portion of the first connector 400 may be arranged inside the second through hole 210.

[0041] According to this disclosure, the signal transmission device 1 can be combined with other devices (not shown) besides the signal transmission device 1. In this case, the first connector 400 is used to connect the signal transmission device 1 to other devices. For example, the other device may be a filter (not shown). In this case, the signal transmission device 1 can be connected to the filter. In this case, the first connector 400 is connected to the filter. The first connector 400 may be a structure integrated with the filter.

[0042] The shape of the first connector 400 is not limited to Figures 1 to 4 The shape shown. As long as the shape satisfies the requirement of simultaneously connecting the signal transmission device 1 and other devices, it can be used as the shape of the first connector 400.

[0043] According to one embodiment, the position of the first connector 400 can be changed. Specifically, the first connector 400 can be located inside the second through hole 210 and can move up, down, left, and right. That is, the first connector 400 can be located inside the second through hole 210, and its position can change. As described above, even if the position of the first connector 400 changes, the contact between the third through hole 310, the first elastic member 500, and the first connector 400 can be maintained. This is because the first elastic member 500 undergoes elastic deformation, thus allowing it to contact the third through hole 310 and the first connector 400. Even if the position of the first connector 400 changes, because the third through hole 310, the first elastic member 500, and the first connector 400 remain in contact, the signal transmission device 1 can transmit signals.

[0044] When the signal transmission device 1 according to this disclosure is connected to other devices (not shown), the distance between the signal transmission device 1 and the other devices can change. As described above, the position of the first connector 400 can change. Even if the distance between the signal transmission device 1 and the other devices changes, the first connector 400 can still maintain contact with the signal transmission device 1 and the other devices. That is, even if the distance between the signal transmission device 1 and the other devices changes, the signal transmission device 1 can still transmit signals to the other devices.

[0045] The central axes of the first through hole 150 to the third through hole 310 can be aligned with each other. When the central axes of the first through hole 150 to the third through hole 310 are not aligned with each other, it is difficult to arrange the first connector 400 and the first elastic member 500 inside the first through hole 150 to the third through hole 310. When the central axes of the first through hole 150 to the third through hole 310 are aligned with each other, the first connector 400 and the first elastic member 500 can be arranged inside the first through hole 150 to the third through hole 310 and can move up, down, left, and right.

[0046] A first elastic member 500 is disposed between the signal transmission line 300 and the first connector 400. The first elastic member 500 is in contact with the signal transmission line 300 and the first connector 400. The signal transmission line 300 transmits signals to the first elastic member 500, and the first elastic member 500 transmits signals to the first connector 400.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the first elastic member 500 is arranged to pass through the first through hole 150 and the third through hole 310. According to one embodiment, the first elastic member 500 is arranged inside the second through hole 210. In this case, at least a portion of the first elastic member 500 can protrude outward from the second through hole 210. According to one embodiment, one side of the first elastic member 500 can contact the lower surface of the first connector 400.

[0048] The first elastic member 500 may include a plurality of support bodies 510 extending from one side. (See reference...) Figures 1 to 4 The diagram illustrates the structure of multiple supports 510, including a first support 510A to a fourth support 510D, but the number and shape of the multiple supports 510 are not limited. Figures 1 to 4 As shown.

[0049] The plurality of supports 510 may include at least one bending portion 530. Depending on the number of bending portions and the bending angle, the degree of deformation, elasticity, and contact area of ​​the plurality of supports 510 may vary. The contact area refers to the contact area between the first elastic member 500 and the first connector 400, or the contact area between the first elastic member 500 and the third through hole 310.

[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The illustration shows a structure with at least one bend 530 including a first bend 530A to a third bend 530C, but the number and shape of the at least one bend 530 are not limited. Figures 1 to 4 As shown.

[0051] The inner sides of the plurality of supports 510 contact the outer peripheral surface of the first connector. The outer sides of the plurality of supports 510 contact the inner peripheral surface of the third through hole 310.

[0052] Multiple supports 510 can undergo elastic deformation through the third through hole 310. (Refer to...) Figure 4 Multiple supports 510 are compressed through the third through hole 310. That is, multiple supports 510 are in contact with the third through hole 310 and the first connector 400 in an elastically deformed state.

[0053] The first connector 400 and the first elastic member 500 can be engaged with each other. According to one embodiment, the first connector 400 and the first elastic member 500 can be engaged with each other by welding or soldering. In this case, if the first connector 400 moves, the first elastic member 500 also moves. Depending on the arrangement position of the first elastic member 500, the degree of elastic deformation and shape of the first elastic member 500 will vary. Even if the position of the first elastic member 500 changes, it can maintain contact with the third through hole 310 and the first connector 400. Because the contact is maintained, the first connector 400 can receive signals transmitted from the signal transmission line 300 regardless of its position.

[0054] The substrate 600 may be disposed at the lower part of the shielding structure 100. The substrate 600 is connected to the second connector 700. The substrate 600 transmits signals to the second connector 700. According to one embodiment, the substrate 600 may be a printed circuit board (PCB).

[0055] The second connector 700 can be connected to the substrate 600. The second connector 700 can be disposed inside the fourth through hole 170 formed on the lower surface of the shielding structure 100. The second connector 700 can be connected to the other side of the signal transmission line 300. The shape of the second connector 700 is not limited to... Figure 2 The shape shown. Any shape that can simultaneously connect the signal transmission line 300 and the substrate 600 can be used as the shape of the second connector 700.

[0056] The second dielectric component 800 may be arranged to enclose the second connector 700. In this case, the second connector 700 may pass through the center of the second dielectric component 800. The second dielectric component 800 assists in the stable operation of the signal transmission device 1 by improving electrical stability. According to one embodiment, the second dielectric component 800 may be formed using Teflon.

[0057] The above description is merely illustrative of the technical concept of this embodiment. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and alterations can be made without departing from the essential features of this embodiment. Therefore, this embodiment is intended to illustrate the present disclosure and not to limit the technical concept of this embodiment. The scope of the technical concept of this embodiment is not limited to the above embodiments. The protection scope of this embodiment will be interpreted in accordance with the claims, and all technical concepts equivalent to them should be interpreted as falling within the scope of the rights of this embodiment.

[0058] [Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures]

[0059] 1: Signal transmission device 100: Shielding structure

[0060] 110: Accommodation space; 130: Cover.

[0061] 150: First through hole; 170: Fourth through hole

[0062] 200: First dielectric component; 210: Second through hole

[0063] 300: Signal transmission line; 310: Third through hole

[0064] 400: First connector; 500: First elastic component

[0065] 510: Multiple supports; 530: At least one bend.

[0066] 600: Substrate; 700: Second connector

[0067] 800: Second dielectric component; 900: Second elastic component

[0068] [Cross-references to related applications]

[0069] This patent application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0069808, filed on May 31, 2023 with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Claims

1. A signal transmission device, comprising: A shielding structure, at least a portion of its upper surface is open, and its interior has a receiving space; The cover includes a first through hole and is coupled to the open portion of the upper surface; A first dielectric component is disposed inside the receiving space, and a second through hole is formed in the center; A signal transmission line passes through the outer side of the first dielectric component and has a third through hole formed on one side; A first connector, arranged to pass through the first through hole and the third through hole; and A first elastic component is disposed between the signal transmission line and the first connector, and is in contact with both the signal transmission line and the first connector.

2. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The cover is placed in a receiving groove formed on the upper surface of the shielding structure.

3. The signal transmission device as described in claim 1, wherein, The first dielectric component is arranged such that its upper surface contacts the lower surface of the cover.

4. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The third through hole is located inside the second through hole.

5. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, A portion of the first connector is located inside the second through hole.

6. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The central axes of the first through hole to the third through hole are aligned with each other.

7. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The diameter of the first through hole is larger than the diameter of the second through hole.

8. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The diameter of the third through hole is smaller than that of the second through hole.

9. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, One side of the first elastic member contacts the lower surface of the first connector.

10. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The first elastic member includes a plurality of supports extending from one side.

11. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 10, wherein, The plurality of supports include at least one bent portion.

12. The signal transmission apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein, The inner sides of the plurality of supports are in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the first connector.

13. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 10, wherein, The outer sides of the plurality of supports are in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the third through hole.

14. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 10, wherein, The plurality of supports undergo elastic deformation through the third through hole.

15. The signal transmission device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The first connector and the first elastic component are joined together by fusion welding or soldering.

16. The signal transmission apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, Further includes: A substrate, which is arranged at the lower part of the shielding structure; and The second connector is connected to the substrate. The second connector is disposed inside the fourth through hole formed on the lower surface of the shielding structure and is connected to the other side of the signal transmission line.

17. The signal transmission apparatus as claimed in claim 16, wherein, It further includes a second dielectric component arranged to enclose the second connector.

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