Connecting device and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a connecting device, and relates to the technical field of electronic equipment. A second connecting piece and a first connecting piece of the connecting device can move relatively to a connecting state; under the condition that the second connecting piece and the first connecting piece are in the connecting state, projection is carried out in the extending direction of the first connecting piece, and at least part of projection of the connecting part is overlapped with projection of the target component; the connecting part has a first state or a second state; in the relative movement process of the second connecting piece and the first connecting piece, the connecting part can be switched to the first state, so that the connecting part and the target component are arranged at an interval; and under the condition that the second connecting piece is connected with the first connecting piece, the connecting part can be switched to the second state, so that the connecting part is in contact with the first connecting piece. By applying the connecting device disclosed by the invention, the problems of scraping, abrasion, deformation, damage and the like caused by mutual interference in the mutual movement process of the connecting pieces can be reduced, and the service life of the electronic equipment is prolonged.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic devices, in particular to a connecting device and an electronic device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of diversification and modularization of electronic device functions, many electronic devices adopt a detachable structure to improve use flexibility, such as a detachable handle of a game console, an external keyboard of a tablet computer, and a replaceable battery module of a VR device. SUMMARY

[0003] Embodiments of the present application provide a connecting device and an electronic device, and the technical solutions are as follows: Embodiments of the present application provide a connecting device, which comprises a first connecting member and a second connecting member; the first connecting member comprises a target component; the second connecting member comprises a connecting part; the second connecting member and the first connecting member can move relative to each other to a connected state; in the case where the second connecting member and the first connecting member are in the connected state, the projection of the connecting part along the extension direction of the first connecting member at least partially overlaps with the projection of the target component, or the projection of the connecting part at least partially fits the projection of the target component; the connecting part has a first state or a second state; in the process of relative movement of the second connecting member and the first connecting member, the connecting part can be switched to the first state, so that the connecting part is arranged to be spaced apart from the target component; in the case where the second connecting member is connected with the first connecting member, the connecting part can be switched to the second state, so that the connecting part is in contact with the first connecting member.

[0004] In a possible implementation manner of the present application, the second connecting member further comprises a fixed part, and the connecting device further comprises an elastic member; along the first direction, the elastic member is arranged between the fixed part and the connecting part; the elastic member enables the connecting part to have a first compressed state and a second compressed state; in the case where the connecting part of the second connecting member is in the second state, in the process of relative movement of the first connecting member to the connected state, the target component can abut against the connecting part, so that the connecting part is switched from the first compressed state to the second compressed state.

[0005] In a possible implementation manner of the present application, in the case where the connecting part of the second connecting member is in the second state, in the process of relative movement of the first connecting member to the connected state, the elastic member is deformed, so that the connecting part and the first connecting member are in elastic abutment; and the connecting part can slide relative to the first connecting member along a second direction; the first direction is the arrangement direction of the first connecting member and the second connecting member in the connected state, and the second direction is different from the first direction.

[0006] In a possible implementation of the present application, the manner in which the connecting portion switches to the first state or the second state includes at least one of the following: the connecting device further includes a control assembly, the control assembly is connected with the connecting portion, and the control assembly is configured to control the connecting portion to switch to the first state or the second state. Alternatively, at least part of the connecting portion is located outside the second connecting piece, and the part of the connecting portion located outside the second connecting piece can drive the connecting portion to switch to the first state or the second state under the action of an external force.

[0007] In a possible implementation of the present application, the second connecting piece includes a limiting piece, and the first connecting piece includes a limiting portion and a avoiding portion; the limiting piece can be accommodated in the avoiding portion, so that the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece can slide to the connected state; and the limiting piece is in contact with the limiting portion to limit the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece from sliding to the connected state.

[0008] In a possible implementation of the present application, one end of the first connecting piece is provided with a guide rail portion, and the avoiding portion is arranged on the guide rail portion.

[0009] In a possible implementation of the present application, the limiting piece can slide along the avoiding portion to make the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece slide to the connected state; the avoiding portion includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion is arranged at the end of the sliding stroke of the limiting piece sliding along the avoiding portion to the connected state; the limiting piece is accommodated in the first portion, so that the limiting piece has a first preset height; the limiting piece is accommodated in the second portion, so that the limiting piece has a second preset height; and the second preset height is greater than the first preset height.

[0010] In a possible implementation of the present application, the connecting device further includes a control assembly, the control assembly is connected with the limiting piece; the control assembly is configured to control the connecting portion to switch to the first state when the limiting piece is at the first preset height; and the control assembly is further configured to control the connecting portion to switch to the second state when the limiting piece is at the second preset height.

[0011] In a possible implementation of the present application, during relative movement of the second connecting piece and the first connecting piece, the connecting portion slides along the first end of the first connecting piece; the first connecting piece includes a functional portion arranged toward the second connecting piece, the connecting portion is in contact with the functional portion in the connected state; the first connecting piece further includes a protective piece, the protective piece is arranged in the stroke G of the connecting portion sliding along the first connecting piece at the first end; and along the extension direction of the first connecting piece, the protective piece extends to the region where the functional portion is located.

[0012] The electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a first functional component and a second functional component; the first functional component comprises a first connecting piece; the first connecting piece comprises a target part; the second functional component comprises a second connecting piece; the second connecting piece comprises a connecting part; the second connecting piece and the first connecting piece can move to a connected state, so that the first functional component and the second functional component are connected; the target part is located in the movement stroke of the connecting part; in the case that the second connecting piece and the first connecting piece are in the connected state, the projection of the connecting part along the extension direction of the first connecting piece at least partially overlaps with the projection of the target part; the connecting part has a first state or a second state; in the process of relative movement of the second connecting piece and the first connecting piece, the connecting part can be switched to the first state, so that the connecting part is arranged to be spaced apart from the target part; in the case that the second connecting piece and the first connecting piece are connected, the connecting part can be switched to the second state, so that the connecting part is in contact with the first connecting piece. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the connection of the first functional component and the second functional component of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the disassembly of the first functional component and the second functional component of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connecting part of the second functional component in the second state provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the connecting part of the second functional component in the first state provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 A structural schematic diagram of the connecting part in the second state provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of the connecting part in the first state provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 A structural schematic diagram of the second connecting piece provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram of the second connecting piece provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 10 A structural schematic diagram of the first connecting piece provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 11 A structural schematic diagram of the limiting piece in the first part of the avoiding part provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 12 A structural schematic diagram of the limiting piece in the second part of the avoiding part provided by the embodiment of the present application; Figure 13 Structure diagram of the first connecting piece provided in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 14 Structure diagram of the first connecting piece provided in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 15 Structure diagram of the first connecting piece provided in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 16 Structure diagram of the first connecting piece provided in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 17 Structure diagram of the first connecting piece provided in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 18 Structure diagram of the first connecting piece provided in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 19 Structure diagram of the first connecting piece provided in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 20 Structure diagram of the first connecting piece provided in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 21 Structure diagram of the first connecting piece provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Reference signs: 1-first functional assembly; 11-first connecting piece; 111-target component; 112-limiting part; 113-avoiding part; 1131-first part; 1132-second part; 114-guide rail part; 1141-first guide rail part; 1142-second guide rail part; 115-first end; 116-functional part; 1161-base; 1162-contacting sheet; 117-protecting piece; 2-second functional assembly; 21-second connecting piece; 211-connecting part; 2111-spring needle; 2112-fixing seat; 212-fixing part; 22-elastic piece; 23-adjusting sliding block; 24-limiting piece; 25-return spring; H1-first preset height; H2-second preset height; L-central axis; G-stroke of sliding; X-first direction; Y-second direction; S-extension direction of the first connecting piece; H-trajectory stroke. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the specific technical solutions of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present application, but not to limit the scope of the present application.

[0016] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0017] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0018] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0019] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0020] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0021] With the diversification and modularization of electronic device functions, many electronic devices have adopted detachable structures to improve usability, such as detachable controllers for handheld game consoles, external keyboards for tablets, and replaceable battery modules for VR devices. In related technologies, during the connection of two detachable parts of an electronic device, interference between the connectors can lead to problems such as plating wear or structural deformation and damage. For example, in such devices, at least one of the two or more detachable components typically has a slide rail or slot structure, and at least another has a slider or plug structure to achieve a mechanical connection between the two or more components; and at least one of the two or more components typically has an electrical connector, such as a pogopin, spring, or connector. Taking a pogopin as an example, at least another component has a corresponding metal contact piece, and the electrical connection between the two or more components is achieved through the pogopin and the metal contact piece, enabling power transmission and data communication.

[0022] In related technologies, taking two components as an example, when the two components are connected, plugged in, or move relative to each other, the Pogopin often comes into direct contact and slides against the anodized aluminum rails, connectors, etc. on the other component. This can easily cause the Pogopin to scratch the surface of the rails during sliding, damaging its anodized layer and affecting its aesthetics and corrosion resistance. Long-term friction can also cause wear on the plating of the Pogopin or the other component, reducing conductivity and connection reliability. The Pogopin may also deform, be damaged, bend, or break, affecting the service life of electronic devices.

[0023] This application provides an electronic device, with reference to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The electronic device includes a first functional component 1 and a second functional component 2; the first functional component 1 includes a first connector 11; the first connector 11 includes a target component 111; the second functional component 2 includes a second connector 21; the second connector 21 includes a connecting portion 211; the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 are movable relative to each other to a connected state, so that the first functional component 1 and the second functional component 2 are connected; the target component 111 is located within the stroke of the connecting portion 211; when the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 are in the connected state, along the extension of the first connector 11... In the direction S projection, at least a portion of the projection of the connecting part 211 overlaps with the projection of the target component 111, or at least a portion of the projection of the connecting part 211 is in contact with the projection of the target component 111; the connecting part 211 has a first state or a second state; during the relative movement of the second connecting member 21 and the first connecting member 11, the connecting part 211 can switch to the first state, so that the connecting part 211 and the target component 111 are spaced apart; when the second connecting member 21 is connected to the first connecting member 11, the connecting part 211 can switch to the second state, so that the connecting part 211 contacts the first connecting member 11.

[0024] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first functional component 1 can be the main body of an electronic device, such as the screen of a handheld game console, the display of a tablet computer, the head-mounted display of a virtual reality device, or the main body of a laptop computer.

[0025] In this embodiment, the second functional component 2 can be a component that works with the main body to expand functionality or enable interaction. Examples include a game controller, keyboard module, battery dock, or operating controller module.

[0026] In this embodiment of the application, the number of the first functional component 1 and the second functional component 2 is not limited; the first functional component 1 can be one or more, and the second functional component 2 can also be one or more. For example, refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic device provided in this application includes a first functional component 1 and two second functional components 2. The first functional component 1 can be the screen body of a handheld game console, and the second functional components 2 can be game controllers. The two game controllers can be connected to different sides of the screen body respectively.

[0027] In this embodiment of the application, the first functional component 1 may include a first connector 11, which can be used to connect the first functional component 1 to the second functional component 2. The first connector 11 may be a slide rail, slot or guide groove or other structure fixed on the first functional component 1.

[0028] In this embodiment of the application, the second functional component 2 may include a second connector 21, which can be used to connect with the first connector 11 to connect the second functional component 2 with the first functional component 1; the second connector 21 may be a slider that cooperates with the slide rail, a plug that cooperates with the slot, or a snap-fit ​​structure that cooperates with the groove, etc.

[0029] In this embodiment of the application, the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 can move relative to each other to a connected state, that is, the connection between the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 can be achieved by relative displacement; when the relative displacement between the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 reaches a predetermined position, a physical connection and / or electrical connection can be established between the first connector 11 and the second connector 21, which is the connected state.

[0030] In this embodiment, the relative movement between the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 can be linear sliding, rotational insertion, or direct insertion and removal, etc., and this application does not limit it.

[0031] For example, in the electronic device of this application embodiment, the first connector 11 can be a slot, and the second connector 21 can be a slider that cooperates with the slot, and the slot can accommodate the slider; during the connection process of the first connector 11 and the second connector 21, the second connector 21 is inserted into the first connector 11, the second connector 21 slides along the first connector 11, the second connector 21 slides relative to the first connector 11 until it is locked by a latch, and / or the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 establish an electrical connection, that is, the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are in a connected state.

[0032] In this embodiment of the application, the connecting part 211 may be an array of one or more spring pins 2111, or the connecting part 211 may be an integral module composed of multiple spring pins 2111 and their fixing seats 2112. The fixing seats 2112 are used to connect and fix multiple spring pins 2111 to the second connecting member 21.

[0033] In another embodiment, the connecting part 211 may also be an elastic conductive sheet (spring), a conductive rubber strip, or a metal mesh, etc. Alternatively, the connecting part may also be an integral module integrating multiple elastic conductive sheets (springs), etc.

[0034] In this embodiment of the application, the first connector 11 may be provided with a contact piece 1662 for electrically connecting with a plurality of spring pins 2111 of the connecting part 211. When the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are in a connected state, the spring pins 2111 and the contact piece 1662 are electrically connected.

[0035] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 5The target component 111 can be located within the travel range of the connecting part 211. It is understood that during the process of the connecting part 211 moving relative to the first connecting member 11 to the connected state, the path traversed by the connecting part 211 will pass through the area where the target component 111 is located.

[0036] Reference Figure 18 and Figure 19 , Figure 18 The diagram shows the connection portion 211 in contact with the first connector 11 and at the starting position of its sliding stroke relative to the first connector 11; Figure 19 The diagram shows the connecting portion 211 in contact with the first connecting member 11 and at the end of its sliding stroke relative to the first connecting member 11. During the movement of the second connecting member 21 along the first connecting member 11, the connecting portion 211 moves along the first connecting member 11 from a starting position to an ending position, or from an ending position to a starting position, with the same trajectory stroke H. The target component 111 can be a structure on the first connecting member 11 located within this trajectory stroke H region.

[0037] For example, the target component 111 may be a surface on the first connector 11 located within the trajectory stroke H and facing the second connector 21; or the target component 111 may be a region of the contact piece 1662 located within the trajectory stroke H for electrical connection with the spring pin 2111, etc.

[0038] For example, the target component 111 can be the surface area of ​​the first connector 11, which is located within the trajectory travel H. The moving trajectory of the spring pin 2111 (connector 211) will pass through this surface area (target component 111). The first connector 11 usually has an anodized aluminum surface. During the movement of the connector 211 along the target component 111, the connector 211 and the surface area of ​​the first connector 11 come into contact, which may cause scratches or collisions, resulting in scratches on the anodized aluminum surface.

[0039] In this embodiment, the projection of the connecting portion 211 along the extension direction S of the first connector 11 overlaps at least a portion with the projection of the target component 111. For example, the target component 111 can be a surface on the first connector 11 located within the trajectory stroke H and facing the second connector 21. Since the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are in a connected state, the spring pin 2111 and the contact piece 1662 are in contact. When there is a height difference between the contact piece 1662 on the first connector 11 and the structure of other areas of the first connector 11, at least a portion of the projection of the connecting portion 211 will overlap with the projection of the target component 111. With this structure, if the connecting portion 211 slides along the first connector 11 without switching to the first state, it will collide and be squeezed against the target component 111, potentially causing deformation of the connecting portion 211. Therefore, by switching the connecting part 211 to the first state before the connecting part 211 slides relative to the first connecting member 11, the collision and compression between the connecting part 211 and the target member 111 can be reduced, and the probability of deformation of the connecting part 211 can be reduced.

[0040] In another embodiment, the projection of the connecting portion 211 along the extending direction S of the first connector 11 is such that at least a portion of the projection fits into the projection of the target component 111. For example, the target component 111 can be a surface of the first connector 11 located within the trajectory stroke H and facing the second connector 21, or it can be a contact piece 1662 located within the trajectory stroke H for electrical connection with the spring pin 2111. When the target component 111 is a surface of the first connector 11 located within the trajectory stroke H and facing the second connector 21, i.e., there is no height difference between the contact piece 1662 on the first connector 11 and the structure of other areas of the first connector 11, the connecting portion 211, without switching to the first state, will rub against the target component 111 when sliding along the first connector 11, potentially causing scratches or damage to the coating on the surface of the target component 111. Therefore, by switching the connecting part 211 to the first state before the connecting part 211 slides relative to the first connecting member 11, the friction between the connecting part 211 and the target part 111 can be reduced, thus reducing the chance of scratches or coating damage.

[0041] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 4 and Figure 7The connecting part 211 has a first state in which the connecting part 211 and the target component 111 are spaced apart. It can be understood that in the first state, the projection of the connecting part 211 along the extension direction S of the first connecting member 11 does not overlap with the projection of the target component 111. Thus, the connecting part 211 is in a avoidance state relative to the first connecting member 11, and at least a part of the connecting part 211 can be retracted into the structure of the second connecting member 21, so that there is no interference between the connecting part 211 and the first connecting member 11 during the movement of the connecting part 211.

[0042] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 3 and Figure 6 The connecting part 211 has a second state in which the connecting part 211 is in contact with the first connecting member 11. It is understood that in the second state, the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 21 can be in a connected state. The projection of the connecting part 211 along the extension direction S of the first connecting member 11 overlaps with the projection of the target member 111, so that the connecting part 211 is in contact with the first connecting member 11, such as making the spring pin 2111 of the connecting part 211 contact the contact piece 1662 of the first connecting member 11.

[0043] The electronic device of this application embodiment includes a first functional component 1 and a second functional component 2, which are connected to each other in a relatively movable manner through a first connector 11 and a second connector 21. Therefore, it can realize the modular and flexible assembly of multiple functional components to meet the user's needs for switching device form and function in different usage scenarios. The first connector 11 includes a target component 111, and the second connector 21 includes a connecting portion 211. Since the target component 111 is located within the travel range of the connecting portion 211, at least a portion of the connecting portion 211 will pass through the target component 111 during the process of the connecting portion 211 moving relative to the first connector 11 to the connected state. When the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 are in the connected state, at least a portion of the projection of the connecting portion 211 along the extension direction S of the first connector 11 overlaps with the projection of the target component 111. That is, during the process of the connecting portion 211 moving relative to the first connector 11 to the connected state, at least a portion of the connecting portion 211 will interfere with the target component 111. As a result, problems such as scratching, coating wear, and deformation and damage of the connecting portion 211 may occur between the connecting portion 211 and the target component 111.

[0044] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 211 can have a first state and a second state. In the first state, the connecting portion 211 and the target component 111 are spaced apart, meaning they do not contact each other. This allows the connecting portion 211 to be switched to the first state during its movement relative to the first connector 11, reducing contact between them and minimizing interference problems. Furthermore, the connecting portion 211 also has a second state, in which it contacts the first connector 11, allowing them to connect. This reduces scratches, wear, deformation, and damage caused by interference during the movement of the connecting portion 211 relative to the first connector 11, extending the lifespan of the electronic device.

[0045] The electronic devices provided in this application may include, but are not limited to, portable game consoles, mobile devices with detachable controllers, modular VR / AR devices, tablets with detachable keyboards, or 2-in-1 laptops.

[0046] This application provides a connecting device, referring to... Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The connecting device may include a first connector 11 and a second connector 21; the first connector 11 includes a target component 111; the second connector 21 includes a connecting portion 211; the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 are capable of relative movement to a connected state; when the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 are in the connected state, at least a portion of the projection of the connecting portion 211 along the extending direction S of the first connector 11 overlaps with the projection of the target component 111, or at least a portion of the projection of the connecting portion 211 is in contact with the projection of the target component 111; the connecting portion 211 has a first state or a second state; during the relative movement of the second connector 21 and the first connector 11, the connecting portion 211 can switch to the first state, so that the connecting portion 211 and the target component 111 are spaced apart; when the second connector 21 is connected to the first connector 11, the connecting portion 211 can switch to the second state, so that the connecting portion 211 contacts the first connector 11.

[0047] In this embodiment of the application, the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 can move relative to each other to a connected state, that is, the connection between the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 can be achieved by relative displacement; when the relative displacement between the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 reaches a predetermined position, a stable physical connection and / or electrical connection can be established between the first connector 11 and the second connector 21, which is the connected state.

[0048] In this embodiment, the relative movement between the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 can be linear sliding, rotational insertion, or direct insertion and removal, etc., and this application does not limit it.

[0049] For example, the electronic device in the embodiments of this application refers to... Figure 20 and Figure 21 The first connector 11 is a slot, and the second connector 21 is a slider that mates with the slot, with the slot capable of accommodating the slider; during the connection process of the first connector 11 and the second connector 21, refer to Figure 20 The second connector 21 can be inserted into the first connector 11 along the first direction X and slide along the extending direction S of the first connector 11. The second connector 21 slides relative to the first connector 11 until it is locked in place, and / or the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 are electrically connected, that is, the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are in a connected state. (Refer to...) Figure 21 , Figure 21 The diagram shows the structure of the connecting portion 211 of the second connector 21, and the structure of the contact piece 1662 on the first connector 11 that is electrically connected to the connecting portion 211.

[0050] In this embodiment of the application, the connecting part 211 may be an array of one or more spring pins 2111, or the connecting part 211 may be an integral module composed of multiple spring pins 2111 and their fixing seats 2112. The fixing seats 2112 are used to connect and fix multiple spring pins 2111 to the second connecting member 21.

[0051] In this embodiment of the application, the first connector 11 may be provided with a contact piece 1662 for electrically connecting with a plurality of spring pins 2111 of the connecting part 211. When the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are in a connected state, the spring pins 2111 and the contact piece 1662 are electrically connected.

[0052] In this embodiment, the target component 111 may be the surface of the first connector 11, or a contact piece 1662 for electrical connection with the spring pin 2111, etc. For example, when the second connector 21 slides relative to the first connector 11, the first connector 11 generally has an anodized aluminum surface, and the target component 111 may be a surface area of ​​the first connector 11.

[0053] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 5 The target component 111 is located within the travel range of the connecting part 211. It is understood that during the process of the connecting part 211 moving relative to the first connecting member 11 to the connected state, the path traversed by the connecting part 211 will pass through the area where the target component 111 is located. The movement trajectory of the spring pin 2111 (connecting part 211) will pass through the surface of the first connecting member 11 (target component 111). Therefore, the connecting part 211 and the surface of the first connecting member 11 may scratch or collide.

[0054] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 4 and Figure 7 The connecting part 211 has a first state in which the connecting part 211 and the target component 111 are spaced apart. It can be understood that in the first state, the projection of the connecting part 211 along the extension direction S of the first connecting member 11 does not overlap with the projection of the target component 111. Thus, the connecting part 211 is in a avoidance state relative to the first connecting member 11, and at least a part of the connecting part 211 can be retracted into the structure of the second connecting member 21, so that there is no interference between the connecting part 211 and the first connecting member 11 during the movement of the connecting part 211.

[0055] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 3 and Figure 6 The connecting part 211 has a second state in which the connecting part 211 is in contact with the first connecting member 11. It is understood that in the second state, the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 21 can be in a connected state. The projection of the connecting part 211 along the extension direction S of the first connecting member 11 overlaps with the projection of the target member 111, so that the connecting part 211 is in contact with the first connecting member 11, such as making the spring pin 2111 of the connecting part 211 contact the contact piece 1662 of the first connecting member 11.

[0056] In the connecting device of this application embodiment, the first connecting member 11 may include a target component 111, and the second connecting member 21 may include a connecting portion 211. Since the target component 111 is located within the travel range of the connecting portion 211, at least a portion of the connecting portion 211 will pass through the target component 111 during the process of the connecting portion 211 moving relative to the first connecting member 11 to the connecting state. Since, when the second connecting member 21 and the first connecting member 11 are in the connecting state, at least a portion of the projection of the connecting portion 211 along the extension direction S of the first connecting member 11 overlaps with the projection of the target component 111, that is, during the process of the connecting portion 211 moving relative to the first connecting member 11 to the connecting state, at least a portion of the connecting portion 211 will interfere with the target component 111. As a result, problems such as scratching, coating wear, and deformation and damage of the connecting portion 211 may occur between the connecting portion 211 and the target component 111.

[0057] In this embodiment, the connecting part 211 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the connecting part 211 and the target component 111 are spaced apart, meaning they do not contact each other. Therefore, the connecting part 211 can be switched to the first state during its movement relative to the first connecting member 11, reducing contact between them and minimizing interference problems. Furthermore, the connecting part 211 also has a second state, in which it contacts the first connecting member 11, allowing them to connect. This reduces scratching, wear, deformation, and damage caused by mutual interference during the movement of the connecting part 211 relative to the first connecting member 11, extending the lifespan of the connecting device.

[0058] The electronic devices to which the connection device provided in this application is applicable include, but are not limited to, portable game consoles, mobile devices with detachable controllers, modular VR / AR devices, tablets with detachable keyboards, or 2-in-1 laptops.

[0059] During the relative movement of the second connector 21 and the first connector 11, the connecting part 211 can switch to the first state or the second state. When the connecting part 211 is in the second state, during the movement of the second connector 21 relative to the first connector 11, the connecting part 211 is likely to come into contact with or press against the target component 111 of the first connector 11. Thus, during the relative movement of the connecting part 211 along the first connector 11, the pins on the connector are easily deformed or even damaged by force.

[0060] This application provides a connecting device, referring to... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The second connector 21 may also include a fixing part 212, and the connecting device may also include an elastic member 22. Along the first direction X, the elastic member 22 is disposed between the fixing part 212 and the connecting part 211. The elastic member 22 causes the connecting part 211 to have a first compression state and a second compression state. When the connecting part 211 of the second connector 21 is in the second state, during the process of moving relative to the first connector 11 to the connecting state, the target component 111 can abut against the connecting part 211, so that the connecting part 211 switches from the first compression state to the second compression state.

[0061] In this embodiment, the elastic member 22 is disposed between the fixing part 212 and the connecting part 211 along the first direction X. The connecting part 211 can move along the first direction X, and the elastic member 22 can provide elastic support for the movement of the connecting part 211. The first direction X forms an angle with the extension direction S of the first connecting member 11, that is, during the process of switching the connecting part 211 to the first compression state or the second compression state, the movement direction of the connecting part 211 is different from the extension direction S of the first connecting member 11. For example, the first direction X can be perpendicular to the extension direction S of the first connecting member 11.

[0062] It is understandable that the connecting part 211 may have a first compression state and a second compression state in the second state.

[0063] In this embodiment, the fixing part 212 can be a relatively fixed structure inside the second connector 21, used to provide support for the elastic member 22. The fixing part 212 can be a boss, a bracket, or a fixed area on the PCB (printed circuit board) inside the handle slider housing.

[0064] In this embodiment, the elastic element 22 is used to provide elastic force to the connecting part 211. The elastic element 22 can be a spring (such as a compression spring), or a sheet, silicone pad, etc.

[0065] For example, in the case where the connecting part can be one or a row of PogoPins, each pin is provided with an elastic element (such as a spring) inside, and the outer shell of the PogoPin or part of the fixing seat that fixes the pin can be the fixing part.

[0066] In another example, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 When the connecting part 211 is an assembly formed by a fixed base 2112 or carrier plate and multiple spring pins 2111, the elastic element 22 may also be one or more external springs disposed between the fixed base 2112 and the housing of the second connecting member 21. In this way, the entire spring pin 2111 assembly can extend and retract as a whole to switch between a first compression state and a second compression state.

[0067] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The elastic member 22 causes the connecting part 211 to have a first compression state and a second compression state. The first compression state and the second compression state can refer to the different deformation positions or compression degrees of the elastic member 22, so that the connecting part has different protrusions relative to other areas of the second connecting part 21, or the connecting part has different distances relative to the fixing part 212.

[0068] For example, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 ,Figure 5 The elastic element 22 shown can be in the first compressed state. Figure 6 The elastic element 22 can be shown in the second compression state. The compression amount of the elastic element 22 in the first compression state can be less than the compression amount of the elastic element 22 in the second compression state. Taking the connecting part 211 as a spring pin 2111 assembly as an example, when the pin is in contact with the first connecting member 11 but the contact force is small, the pin is in a state of no contraction or small contraction, and the compression amount of the elastic element 22 is small, that is, the connecting member is in the first compression state.

[0069] In another example, refer to Figure 17 , Figure 18 and Figure 19 , Figure 17 The diagram shows a state where the connecting part and the first connecting member are in contact, but the first connecting member and the second connecting member are not connected, and the elastic member is in a first compressed state. The elastic member has a height H3. Figure 18 and Figure 19 The diagram shows the connection part in contact with the first connector, and the second connector can slide along the first connector. The elastic member is in a second compressed state and has a height H4, which is smaller than the height H3.

[0070] When the connecting portion 211 of the second connector 21 is in the second state, during the process of moving relative to the first connector 11 to the connecting state, the target component 111 can abut against the connecting portion 211, the force of the target component 111 pressing against the connecting portion 211 increases, the connecting portion 211 moves closer to the fixing portion 212 under the pressure of the first connector 11, the compression of the elastic member 22 increases, which may manifest as the pin being further compressed, that is, the connector is in the second compression state.

[0071] In the connecting device of this application embodiment, along the first direction X, an elastic member 22 is disposed between the fixed part 212 and the connecting part 211. The elastic member 22 can provide elastic support and restoring force for the connecting part 211, so that the connecting part can move relative to the fixed part within the elastic deformation range of the elastic member 22, thereby giving the elastic member 22 a first compression state and a second compression state. With this structure, when the connecting part 211 of the second connecting part 21 is in the second state, during the process of moving relative to the first connecting part 11 to the connecting state, the target part 111 can abut against the connecting part 211. When the connecting part 211 is in contact with the target part 111, the position and pressure of the connecting part 211 can be adaptively adjusted by the elastic deformation of the elastic member 22, thereby absorbing the impact, reducing the contact force, and preventing rigid collision between the connecting part 211 and the target part 111.

[0072] During the movement of the connecting part 211 relative to the first connecting member 11, even if the connecting part 211 is not switched to the first state, it can be switched to the second compression state when the connecting part 211 comes into contact with the target member 111, thereby reducing the impact of force on the connecting part 211 and reducing the probability of deformation or damage to the connecting member.

[0073] This application provides a connecting device, referring to... Figure 6 When the connecting portion 211 of the second connector 21 is in the second state, during the process of moving relative to the first connector 11 to the connected state, the elastic member 22 deforms, so that the connecting portion 211 and the first connector 11 elastically abut against each other; and the connecting portion 211 can slide relative to the first connector 11 along the second direction Y; the first direction X is the arrangement direction of the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 in the connected state, and the second direction Y is different from the first direction X.

[0074] In this embodiment of the application, when the connecting part 211 is in contact with the first connecting member 11, and when the connecting part 211 moves relative to the first connecting member 11, the connecting part 211 and the first connecting member 11 are elastically abutted. That is, during the process of the connecting part 211 contacting the first connecting member 11, the elastic member 22 deforms, and the elastic force of the elastic member 22 can provide a clamping force for the connecting part 211 to press the first connecting member 11.

[0075] In this embodiment, the second direction Y can be the extension direction of the surface of the target component 111, that is, the extension direction S of the first connector 11. For example, the target component 111 can be the plane of the slide rail, and the second direction Y is the length direction extending along the slide rail.

[0076] In this embodiment, the second direction Y may form an angle with the first direction X, and the angle is not limited in this application. For example, taking a handheld game console of an electronic device as an example, the first connector 11 may be a slider with a spring pin 2111 on the handle, and the second connector 21 may be a groove with a contact piece 1662 on the main unit. In this way, the second direction Y is the direction in which the slider moves along the groove, and the first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y, so that the spring pin 2111 can be compressed in the direction perpendicular to the sliding part 211.

[0077] In the connecting device of this application embodiment, when the connecting portion 211 of the second connecting member 21 is in the second state, during the process of moving relative to the first connecting member 11 to the connecting state, the elastic member 22 deforms, causing the connecting portion 211 to elastically abut against the first connecting member 11. Therefore, when the connecting portion 211 switches to the second state, during the contact between the connecting portion 211 and the first connecting member 11, the abutment between the connecting portion 211 and the first connecting member 11 compresses the elastic member 22. Under the buffering effect of the elastic force of the elastic member 22, the contact between the connecting portion 211 and the first connecting member 11 is an elastic abutment state with gradually increasing pressure. The connecting portion 211 will move along the first direction X, reducing the probability of damage to the connecting member. Since the connecting portion 211 can elastically deform under force, when the connecting portion 211 slides relative to the first connecting member 11 along the second direction Y, the connecting portion 211 can adapt to the small lateral misalignment or torsional deformation generated during the sliding process, reducing the possibility of the connecting portion 211 getting stuck during movement.

[0078] This application provides a connecting device. The way in which the connecting part 211 switches to a first state or a second state may include at least one of the following: The connecting device may further include a control component connected to the connecting part 211, and the control component is configured to control the connecting part 211 to switch to the first state or the second state. Alternatively, at least a portion of the connecting part 211 is located outside the second connecting member 21, and the portion of the connecting part 211 located outside the second connecting member 21 can be driven to switch the connecting part 211 to the first state or the second state under the action of an external force.

[0079] In this embodiment, the connecting device may further include a control component, which controls the connector to switch to a first state or a second state. The control component issues a switching state command to the connecting part 211. The control component may directly drive the connecting part 211 to switch states or indirectly drive the connecting part 211 to switch states.

[0080] In this embodiment, the control component can be a microcontroller (MCU), a simple logic circuit, or a module that communicates with the device's main processor. The trigger signal for the control component can originate from detecting movement between the first connector 11 and the second connector 21. The detection device can be a sensor, such as a Hall sensor or an optocoupler. When the detection device detects that the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are in a connected state, the control component controls the connector 211 to switch to a second state. When the detection device detects that the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are in a sliding connection or disassembly process, the control component controls the connector 211 to switch to a first state.

[0081] In this embodiment of the application, the connecting device may further include a driving component, and the control component is connected to the driving component. The driving component is used to drive the connecting part 211 to switch to a first state or a second state.

[0082] In this embodiment, the driving component can be an electromagnetic driving component or a motor driving component, etc. For example, the driving component can be a motor driving component, which may include a motor and a gear rack. The connecting part 211 is connected to the rack, which extends along a first direction X and meshes with the gear. The rotation of the motor drives the gear to rotate, and the gear drives the rack to move along the first direction X, so that the connecting part 211 moves along the first direction X, thereby switching the connecting part 211 to a first state or a second state.

[0083] In this embodiment of the application, at least a portion of the connecting part 211 may be located outside the second connector 21, and a button or slider is formed outside the second connector 21. The user can drive the connecting part 211 to switch states by applying external force to the button or slider.

[0084] For example, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The connecting part 211 can be a fixed base 2112 integrating multiple spring pins 2111. The fixed base 2112 is provided with a push rod extending to the outside of the second connector 21. The top end of the push rod extends to the outside of the housing of the second connector 21 (such as a handle) and is connected to the adjusting slider 23. Two or more positioning slots can be provided on the housing of the second connector 21, corresponding to the positions of the first state and the second state, respectively. The connecting part 211 can be provided with a locking pin that matches the slot.

[0085] When the user applies external force to the adjusting slider 23, the push rod drives the connecting part 211 to move as a whole, the elastic element 22 deforms, and at the same time, the locking pin on the connecting part 211 moves between different positioning slots. When the locking pin is engaged in the slot corresponding to the first state, the connecting part 211 switches to the first state; when the locking pin is engaged in the slot corresponding to the second state, the connecting part 211 switches to the second state.

[0086] The connection device of this application embodiment can also include a control component, and the control component is configured to control the switching state of the connection part 211, thus enabling automatic or semi-automatic control switching of the state of the connection part 211. This allows the state switching process of the connection part 211 to be intelligently linked with the device's own functional logic (such as slide-in detection, mode switching command) or user-initiated commands, eliminating the need for direct physical operation by the user and improving the automation performance of the connection device.

[0087] Since the connecting part 211 may also include a part located outside the second connecting part 211, the user can switch the connecting part 211 to the first state or the second state by applying external force to the part located outside the second connecting part 211. This switching method is simple and direct to operate and is convenient to use in the event of power failure or circuit failure.

[0088] Since the connection device provided in this application embodiment can switch its connection part 211 to the first state or the second state in one of the above ways, that is, the connection device can only include the switching method controlled by the control component, or it can only include the switching method achieved by external force, or the connection device can include both switching methods at the same time, which can meet different usage requirements.

[0089] In this embodiment of the application, since the number of the first functional component and the second functional component is not limited, there may be a case where one first functional component connects to two or more second functional components.

[0090] For example, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the case of a handheld game console, one display unit (first functional component 1) can connect to two game controllers (second functional component 2), with each controller connected to a different side of the display unit. Typically, the two game controllers have different functions, and because an electrical connection is required between the controllers and the display unit, if the two controllers are inserted in reverse, it may lead to malfunctions in the control logic, short circuits or damage to the pins and contact points 1662 used for electrical connection between the controllers and the display unit. Therefore, each controller must be inserted into its corresponding side to connect to the display unit.

[0091] It needs to be explained that "reverse insertion" means that the two handles are inserted into the display unit in interchangeable positions; conversely, "correct insertion" means that the two handles are inserted into the display unit in the correct positions. For example, the two handles are connected to different sides of the display unit, with the left handle connected to the first side and the right handle connected to the second side; when the positions are correct, the left handle is connected to the first side and the right handle is connected to the second side; when the positions are reversed, the left handle is connected to the second side and the right handle is connected to the first side.

[0092] This application provides a connecting device, referring to... Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10The second connector 21 may include a limiting member 24, and the first connector 11 includes a limiting part 112 and a clearance part 113; the limiting member 24 can be accommodated in the clearance part 113, so that the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 can slide relative to each other to a connected state; the limiting member 24 contacts the limiting part 112 to restrict the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 from sliding to a connected state.

[0093] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 8 and Figure 9 The limiting element 24 can be a protruding physical structure, such as a plastic protrusion, a metal pin, or a protrusion of a specific shape formed by the handle housing itself.

[0094] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 10 The clearance portion 113 is a gap or groove area adjacent to the limiting portion 112, and its position and shape are designed to accommodate the passage of the limiting member 24 when the first connector 11 and the second connector are in the correct position.

[0095] In this embodiment, the position and shape of the limiting member 24 are designed such that when the first connector 11 and the second connector are reversed, the limiting member 24 will block the passage.

[0096] In this embodiment, the number of first connectors 11 and second connectors 21 is the same, and one first connector 11 corresponds to one second connector 21. That is, a first connector 11 can only be correctly positioned with one matching second connector 21 and move to the connected state. If a first connector 11 is connected to a mismatched second connector 21, and the positions of the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are reversed, then the connected state cannot be achieved.

[0097] For example, the limiting member 24 can be a protrusion provided on the first connector 11, the clearance portion 113 is a groove that can accommodate the limiting member 24, and the limiting portion 112 can be a structure in other areas on the first connector 11 besides the clearance portion 113, and the limiting portion 112 is not provided with a groove.

[0098] A set of matching first connector 11 and second connector 21, with limiting members 24 and clearance parts 113 aligned and disposed in a first position, and another set of matching first connector 11 and second connector 21, with limiting members 24 and clearance parts 113 aligned and disposed in a second position, wherein the first position and the second position are different.

[0099] With this structure, the limiting member 24 and the avoidance part 113 located at the same position cooperate to ensure that the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 21 are properly inserted and moved to the connected state; the limiting member 24 and the avoidance part 113 located at different positions cannot cooperate, and the limiting member 24 will contact the limiting part 112, thereby restricting the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 21 from moving to the connected state.

[0100] The connection device in this application embodiment refers to... Figure 11 When the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 are connected in the correct position, the limiting member 24 can be accommodated in the clearance portion 113, and the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 can slide to the connected state; when the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 are connected in the wrong position, the limiting member 24 contacts the limiting portion 112, and the limiting portion 112 can restrict the connection between the two; thus, the possibility of incorrect connection of the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 is reduced, and problems such as control logic errors, short circuits or damage to the pins and contact pieces 1662 used for electrical connection between the handle and the display host are reduced.

[0101] This application provides a connecting device, referring to... Figure 13 One end of the first connector 11 is provided with a guide rail 114, and a clearance part 113 is provided on the guide rail 114.

[0102] In this embodiment, the guide rail 114 provides guidance for the movement of the second connector 21 along the first connector 11. The clearance portion 113 is integrated into or disposed on the guide rail 114.

[0103] For example, the guide rail 114 can be a metal or plastic slide rail on the side of the display host (first functional component 1) for inserting a handle (second functional component 2). The guide rail 114 can be elongated, and its cross-section can be "C"-shaped or "T"-shaped. A groove is formed inside the guide rail 114 to provide precise guidance for the slider on the handle. The clearance portion 113 can be a groove, notch, or through hole formed on the side wall of the guide rail 114. The position of the clearance portion 113 corresponds to the path of the limiting member 24.

[0104] For example, a rectangular groove is provided as a clearance part 113 at a first position on the inner side of the slide rail on the left side of the display host; while a rectangular groove is provided as a clearance part 113 at a second position on the inner side of the slide rail on the right side of the display host; the first position and the second position are different. The distribution of the first position and the second position can be set according to requirements, for example, the first position and the second position are mirror images or the first position and the second position are symmetrical, etc.

[0105] In the connection device of this application embodiment, since the guide rail 114 can provide guidance for the sliding of the second connector 21, the avoidance part 113 is integrated into the guide rail 114. During the connection process of the first connector 11 and the second connector 21, the limiting part 24 can directly cooperate with the avoidance part 113 or the limiting part 112, so that the user can quickly identify whether the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are correctly connected, reducing the risk of incorrect connection.

[0106] During the connection process of the first connector 11 and the second connector 21, there may be cases where the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 on the same side are inserted in reverse. For example, the left handle is connected to the first side of the display host, the left handle is connected to the first side in the wrong direction of movement, or the left handle is flipped and connected to the first side. Such situations may also lead to damage to the connectors.

[0107] In this embodiment, the first connector 11 has a central axis L in the extending direction, and a first guide rail portion 1141 and a second guide rail portion 1142 are respectively provided on both sides of the central axis L in the extending direction. One of the first guide rail portion 1141 and the second guide rail portion 1142 is provided with a clearance portion 113. For example, the first guide rail portion 1141 is provided with a clearance portion 113, and the second guide rail portion 1142 has a limiting portion 112.

[0108] This structure, by providing a clearance portion 113 on one side of the central axis L, achieves directional error prevention on the same connection side. When the second connector 21 slides relative to the first connector 11 in the correct direction (e.g., face up), the limiting member 24 can slide into the clearance portion 113 on the corresponding side. If the second connector 21 is flipped or slid into the first connector 11 in the opposite direction, the limiting member 24 will be restricted by the limiting portion 112 on the guide rail portion 114 because it cannot be aligned with the clearance portion 113. This structure not only restricts the connection of the first and second connector portions 211 when the left and right handles are interchanged (positions reversed), but also restricts the insertion of the same second connector 21 in the wrong direction on the same side, achieving double error prevention protection and reducing the possibility of electrical short circuits or mechanical damage.

[0109] This application provides a connecting device, referring to... Figure 11 and Figure 12The limiting member 24 can slide along the clearance portion 113 to allow the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 21 to slide into a connected state. The clearance portion 113 may include a first part 1131 and a second part 1132. The second part 1132 is disposed at the end of the sliding stroke of the limiting member 24 along the clearance portion 113 to the connected state. The limiting member 24 is accommodated in the first part 1131, so that the limiting member 24 has a first preset height H1. The limiting member 24 is accommodated in the second part 1132, so that the limiting member 24 has a second preset height H2. The second preset height H2 is greater than the first preset height H1.

[0110] In this embodiment of the application, when correctly inserted, the limiting member 24 on the second connector 21 can be accommodated in the clearance portion 113 of the first connector 11 and slide along the length direction of the clearance portion 113 until it reaches the end of the clearance portion 113. In this way, the second connector 21 also slides to the end relative to the first connector 11, and the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are in a connected state.

[0111] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 11 and Figure 12 The clearance portion 113 includes a first portion 1131 and a second portion 1132. The second portion 1132 is disposed at the end of the sliding stroke of the limiting member 24 along the clearance portion 113 to the connected state. It can be understood that the limiting member 24 is housed in the second portion 1132 of the clearance portion 113 at the end of the stroke of the limiting member 24 along the clearance portion 113.

[0112] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 11 and Figure 12 Since the first part 1131 gives the limiting member 24 a first preset height H1 and the second part 1132 gives the limiting member 24 a second preset height H2, the heights of the first part 1131 and the second part 1132 are different, and the first part 1131 and the second part 1132 can form a stepped structure or a sloping structure.

[0113] For example, the limiting member 24 is a boss provided on one side of the second connector 21. The limiting member 24 is connected to a return spring 25, which extends along the first direction X, so that the limiting member 24 can move along the first direction X. The guide rail portion 114 is provided with a clearance portion 113, which is a notch formed on the guide rail portion 114 along the first direction X. The first part 1131 and the second part 1132 are arranged along the second direction Y. The length of the first part 1131 in the first direction X is less than that of the second part 1132 in the first direction Y. The length in the X direction; during the connection between the second connector 21 and the first connector 11, the limiting member 24 is housed in the first part 1131, and the first part 1131 applies a force along the first direction X to the limiting member 24, causing the limiting member 24 to move along the first direction X to a first preset height H1; when the limiting member 24 moves along the first part 1131 to the second part 1132, the limiting member 24 can move to a second preset height H2 by the elastic force of the elastic member 22, so that the limiting member 24 is housed in the second part 1132. Since the second preset height H2 is greater than the first preset height H1, the second part 1132 can lock the position of the limiting member 24, that is, realize the locking between the first connector 11 and the second connector 21.

[0114] It should be added that a reset button may also be provided on the second connector 21. The reset button is connected to the limiting member 24, which can disengage the limiting member 24 from the second part 1132 to unlock the locking of the limiting member 24 by the second part 1132. For example, by pressing the limiting member 24 with the reset button, the limiting member 24 moves from the second preset height H2 to the first preset height H1, thereby allowing the limiting member 24 to disengage from the second part 1132.

[0115] In the connecting device of this application embodiment, since the first part 1131 and the second part 1132 of the clearance portion 113 are disposed at the end of the movement stroke of the limiting member 24 along the clearance portion 113, and since the limiting member 24 has different preset heights when accommodated under the first part 1131 and the second part 1132, the clearance portion 113 can provide two height states for the limiting member 24. Since the second preset height H2 is greater than the first preset height H1, when the limiting member 24 slides from the first part 1131 to the second part 1132, a longer displacement change will occur. This displacement change can be directly perceived by the user, thereby providing intuitive physical feedback that the connection has been completed. At the same time, since the second preset height H2 is greater than the first preset height H1, the second part 1132 can lock the position of the limiting member 24, that is, realize the locking between the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 21.

[0116] This application provides a connecting device, which may further include a control component connected to a limiting member 24. The control component is configured to control the connecting part 211 to switch to a first state when the limiting member 24 is at a first preset height H1. The control component is also configured to control the connecting part 211 to switch to a second state when the limiting member 24 is at a second preset height H2.

[0117] In this embodiment, the control component and the limiting member 24 can be connected by a signal or a detection. For example, detection sensors can be provided on both the first part 1131 and the second part 1132 of the clearance portion 113. The detection sensors can be miniature microswitches or Hall sensors, etc. When the limiting member 24 slides to different parts, the detection sensors at different positions will be triggered. These detection sensors are electrically connected to the control component and can transmit the movement information of the limiting member 24 to the control component.

[0118] In this embodiment, when the detection sensor detects that the limiting member 24 is at the first preset height H1, that is, the limiting member 24 slides in the first part 1131 of the avoidance part 113, and the connecting part 211 slides along the first connecting member 11. Thus, there may be contact and scraping between the connecting part 211 and the first connecting member 11. The control component controls the connecting part 211 to switch to the first state, which can be to set the distance between the connecting part 211 and the first connecting member 11, thereby reducing the contact between the connecting part 211 and the first connecting member 11.

[0119] In this embodiment of the application, when the detection sensor detects that the limiting member 24 is at the second preset height H2, that is, the limiting member 24 is within the second part 1132 of the avoidance part 113, the sliding stroke of the limiting member 24 along the avoidance part 113 has ended, that is, the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 21 can enter the connection state; the control component controls the connecting part 211 to switch to the second state, so that the connecting part 211 and the first connecting member 11 can contact each other.

[0120] In this embodiment of the connecting device, since the control component is configured to control the connecting portion 211 to switch to the first state when the limiting member 24 is at the first preset height H1 (i.e., in the sliding stroke), the connecting portion 211 and the target component 111 can maintain a distance during the sliding connection of the second connecting member 21 relative to the first connecting member 11, reducing scratches and wear caused by motion friction between the connecting portion 211 and the first connecting member 11. Simultaneously, since the control component is also configured to control the connecting portion 211 to switch to the second state (extended connection) when the limiting member 24 reaches the second preset height H2 (i.e., at the end of the stroke), the electrical connection between the connecting portion 211 and the first connecting member 11 can be limited to the end of the sliding formation of the second connecting member 21 relative to the first connecting member 11, reducing problems such as poor contact, arcing, or damage caused by prematurely switching the connecting portion 211 to the second state before the sliding is completed.

[0121] Taking the first connector 11 as an aluminum anodized guide rail as an example, the pins of the connector 211 are usually made of gold-plated or silver-plated material. The pins have a relatively high hardness. In this embodiment, if the connector 211 is not switched to the first state in time during the sliding process of the connector 211 along the first connector 11, the plating on the surface of the guide rail is easily worn by the pins of the connector 211 during the sliding process of the aluminum anodized guide rail on the first connector 11, exposing the aluminum material of the guide rail. This not only affects the aesthetics but also the performance of the guide rail.

[0122] This application provides a connecting device, referring to... Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 During the relative movement of the second connector 21 and the first connector 11, the connecting portion 211 slides along the first end 115 of the first connector 11; the first connector 11 may include a functional portion 116 disposed toward the second connector 21, and in the connected state, the connecting portion 211 contacts the functional portion 116; the first connector 11 also includes a protective member 117, which is disposed within the stroke G of the connecting portion 211 sliding along the first end 115 of the first connector 11; and along the extending direction S of the first connector 11, the protective member 117 extends to the area where the functional portion 116 is located.

[0123] In this embodiment, the functional part 116 is disposed toward the second connector 21. When the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are in a connected state, the connector 211 and the functional part 116 are in contact. The contact between the functional part and the connector 211 can realize the electrical connection, signal transmission, or energy transfer between the first connector 11 and the second connector 21.

[0124] For example, the functional part 116 may be a piece or a group of electrical contact pieces 1662 (or gold fingers, contacts) provided on the first connector 11. When the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 are connected, the spring pin 2111 on the connecting part 211 is in contact with the electrical contact piece 1662 on the functional part 116.

[0125] In this embodiment of the application, during the process of the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 sliding to the connection state, the connecting part 211 of the second connector 21 first contacts the first end 115 of the first connector 11, and the first end 115 is the starting end of the sliding of the connecting part 211. The second connector 21 slides along the first connector 11 until the connecting part 211 contacts and connects with the functional component, and the first connector 11 and the second connector 21 enter the connection state.

[0126] During the process of the second connector 21 and the first connector 11 sliding to separate, the second connector 21 moves relative to the first connector 11, and the connecting part 211 slides from the area where the functional component is located to the first end 115, thereby realizing the separation of the second connector 21 and the first connector 11.

[0127] In this embodiment, the protective member 117 is used to protect the first end 115 of the first connecting portion 211. The protective member 117 extends to the area where the functional portion 116 is located. It can be understood that the protective member 117 extends along the extending direction S of the first connecting member 11, and the protective member 117 can cover the entire area of ​​the connecting portion 211 sliding along the first end 115; the protective member 117 can also cover a portion of the area of ​​the sliding stroke G of the connecting portion 211 along the first end 115, which extends to the area where the functional portion 116 is located, that is, the protective member 117 can protect the area where the functional member and the first end 115 intersect.

[0128] The functional component can be a functional module that integrates multiple contact pieces 1662 via a base 1161. The base 1161 can be made of plastic and is used to provide support and mounting foundation for the multiple contact pieces 1662.

[0129] For example, refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 The protective member 117 can be formed by extending the base 1161 towards the first end 115, that is, the protective member 117 and the base 1161 are integrally formed. The base 1161 can extend towards the first end 115 and cover the entire sliding stroke G of the connector at the first end 115. In this way, during the entire sliding stroke of the connector at the first end 115, it will slide in contact with the protective member 117 formed by extending the base 1161, and will not contact the guide rail of the first connector 11, thereby reducing the sliding wear of the connecting part 211 on the first connector 11. At the same time, the integral forming of the protective member 117 and the base 1161 of the functional part 116 can reduce assembly costs and simplify the structure.

[0130] In another example, refer to Figure 16 and Figure 17 The protective component 117 may also be an independent component disposed on the first connector 11, covering at least a portion of the first end 115 and extending to the area where the functional part 116 is located. The protective component 117 may be made of non-slip and wear-resistant material such as plastic or rubber, and the shape of the protective component 117 may be adapted to the shape of the first end 115.

[0131] In the connecting device of this application embodiment, since the protective member 117 is disposed within the stroke G of the connecting part 211 sliding along the first end 115 of the first connecting member 11, when the second connecting member 21 and the first connecting member 11 begin to move relative to each other, the connecting part 211 will contact the protective member 117 and pass through the protective member 117 within the stroke G of sliding along the first end 115. In this way, the contact area between the connecting part 211 and the first end 115 can be reduced, the possibility of scratches and damage to the first end 115 can be reduced, and the integrity of the appearance and the durability of the structure of the first end 115 can be protected.

[0132] The first connector 11 includes a functional portion 116. On the side of the first connector 11 facing the second connector 21, there is a height difference between the outer surface of the functional portion 116 and the outer surface of other areas of the first connector 11. The outer surface of the functional portion 116 is concave relative to the outer surface of other areas of the first connector 11. Thus, the area where the first end 115 and the functional portion 116 meet forms a stepped structure. When the connecting portion 211 is connected to the functional portion 116, the connecting portion 211 abuts against the functional portion 116. Therefore, when the connecting portion 211 is connected to the functional portion 116, the connecting portion 211 slides along the first connector 11 and collides with the area where the first end 115 and the functional portion 116 meet, causing deformation of the connecting portion 211 and damage to the plating of the first end 115.

[0133] In one embodiment of this application, the side of the protective member 117 facing the second connector 21 may include a first surface; the extension length of the first surface in the second direction Y is greater than or equal to the travel G of the connecting portion 211 sliding on the first end 115; the second direction Y is the extension direction S of the first connector 11.

[0134] With this structure, the connecting part 211 is in contact with the first surface of the protective member 117 during the stroke G of sliding along the first end 115. Therefore, the contact area between the connecting part 211 and the first connecting member 11 during the sliding process is reduced, and the possibility of the connecting part 211 scratching the first connecting member 11 is reduced.

[0135] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A connecting device, comprising: The first connector includes the target component; The second connector includes a connecting portion, and the second connector and the first connector are movable relative to each other to a connected state; When the second connector and the first connector are in the connected state, the projection along the extension direction of the first connector shows that at least a portion of the projection of the connecting part overlaps with the projection of the target component, or at least a portion of the projection of the connecting part is in contact with the projection of the target component. The connecting part has a first state or a second state. During the relative movement of the second connecting member and the first connecting member, the connecting part can switch to the first state, so that the connecting part is spaced apart from the target component; when the second connecting member is connected to the first connecting member, the connecting part can switch to the second state, so that the connecting part is in contact with the first connecting member.

2. The connecting device according to claim 1, wherein the second connecting member further includes a fixing portion, and the connecting device further includes an elastic member; along a first direction, the elastic member is disposed between the fixing portion and the connecting portion; the elastic member causes the connecting portion to have a first compressed state and a second compressed state. When the connecting portion of the second connector is in the second state, during the process of moving relative to the first connector to the connecting state, the target component can abut against the connecting portion, causing the connecting portion to switch from the first compression state to the second compression state.

3. The connecting device according to claim 2, wherein when the connecting portion of the second connecting member is in the second state, during the process of moving relative to the first connecting member to the connecting state, the elastic member deforms, causing the connecting portion and the first connecting member to elastically abut against each other; and the connecting portion is able to slide relative to the first connecting member in a second direction; The first direction is the arrangement direction of the first connector and the second connector in the connected state, and the second direction is different from the first direction.

4. The connecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the manner in which the connecting portion switches to the first state or the second state includes at least one of the following: The connection device further includes a control component connected to the connection part, the control component being configured to control the connection part to switch to the first state or the second state; Alternatively, at least a portion of the connecting part is located outside the second connector, and the portion of the connecting part located outside the second connector can be driven to switch the connecting part to the first state or the second state under the action of an external force.

5. The connecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second connecting member includes a limiting member, and the first connecting member includes a limiting portion and a clearance portion; the limiting member is accommodated within the clearance portion, allowing the first connecting member and the second connecting member to slide relative to each other to the connected state; the limiting member contacts the limiting portion to restrict the first connecting member and the second connecting member from sliding to the connected state.

6. The connecting device according to claim 5, wherein one end of the first connecting member is provided with a guide rail portion, and the clearance portion is provided on the guide rail portion.

7. The connecting device according to claim 5, wherein the limiting member is slidable along the clearance portion to allow the first connecting member and the second connecting member to slide to the connected state; the clearance portion includes a first part and a second part, the second part being disposed at the end of the sliding stroke of the limiting member along the clearance portion to the connected state; The limiting member is housed in the first part, giving the limiting member a first preset height; the limiting member is housed in the second part, giving the limiting member a second preset height; the second preset height is greater than the first preset height.

8. The connecting device according to claim 7, further comprising a control component connected to the limiting member; the control component being configured to control the connecting portion to switch to the first state when the limiting member is located at the first preset height; the control component being further configured to control the connecting portion to switch to the second state when the limiting member is located at the second preset height.

9. The connecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein during the relative movement of the second connecting member and the first connecting member, the connecting portion slides along a first end of the first connecting member; the first connecting member includes a functional portion disposed toward the second connecting member, and in the connected state, the connecting portion contacts the functional portion; The first connector further includes a protective member disposed within the travel of the connecting portion along the first connector at the first end; and along the extending direction of the first connector, the protective member extends to the area where the functional portion is located.

10. An electronic device, comprising: A first functional component includes a first connector; the first connector includes a target component. The second functional component includes a second connector; the second connector includes a connecting portion; the second connector and the first connector are movable relative to each other to a connected state, so that the first functional component and the second functional component are connected. The target component is located within the travel range of the connecting part; when the second connecting member and the first connecting member are in the connected state, the projection along the extension direction of the first connecting member, at least a portion of the projection of the connecting part overlaps with the projection of the target component; The connecting part has a first state or a second state; during the relative movement of the second connecting member and the first connecting member, the connecting part can switch to the first state, so that the connecting part is spaced apart from the target component; when the second connecting member is connected to the first connecting member, the connecting part can switch to the second state, so that the connecting part is in contact with the first connecting member.

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