Connector and equipment assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a connector and an equipment assembly, and relates to the technical field of communication, the connector is used for connecting electronic equipment, the electronic equipment is provided with a jack, the inner wall surface of the jack is provided with a clamping groove, the connector comprises a connector body, a clamping piece and a driving mechanism, the end part of the connector body is provided with a plug, and the plug is used for being inserted into the jack of the electronic equipment. The clamping piece is arranged on the plug, the driving mechanism is used for driving the clamping piece to move between a first position and a second position relative to the plug, and the clamping piece is matched with a clamping groove of the electronic equipment in a clamping manner under the condition that the plug is matched with the socket in a plugging manner and the clamping piece moves to the first position relative to the plug; and under the condition that the clamping piece moves to the second position relative to the plug, the clamping piece is clamped and matched with the clamping groove. The device assembly comprises an electronic device and a connector, a plug of the connector is matched with a socket of the electronic device in an inserted mode, and a clamping piece arranged on the plug is matched with a clamping groove of the electronic device in a clamped mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of communication equipment technology, specifically relating to a connector and equipment component. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, VR devices and AR devices have become frequently used tools. In order to use these devices for a longer period of time, connectors are needed to connect electronic devices to power supply devices such as power banks to charge them.

[0003] The connector has a plug, and electronic devices such as power supply equipment and power consumption equipment have a socket. The plug can be inserted into the socket to realize the electrical connection between the connector and the electronic device. In addition, the plug has a snap-fit ​​part, which engages with the snap-fit ​​groove on the socket to improve the connection stability, prevent the plug from coming out of the socket, and provide a good feel for plugging and unplugging.

[0004] In related technologies, electronic devices with sockets are equipped with an ejection mechanism to facilitate the plug's disengagement from the socket. When the plug needs to be removed from the socket, the ejection mechanism acts on a locking member within a locking slot, causing the locking member to disengage from the slot and releasing the locking engagement, thus allowing the plug to disengage smoothly from the socket. However, for power supply equipment, the ejection mechanism reduces the space occupied by the battery and lowers the power supply capacity; for electrical devices, the ejection mechanism also occupies additional space, resulting in an increase in the space occupied by the electrical device.

[0005] In summary, ejection mechanisms take up additional space in electronic devices, increasing the space occupied by the devices and hindering their miniaturization. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this application is to provide a connector and device assembly that can solve the problem of increased space occupation caused by the ejection mechanism in electronic devices in related technologies.

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a connector for connecting an electronic device. The electronic device has a socket, and the inner wall of the socket has a snap-fit ​​groove. The connector includes a connector body, a snap-fit ​​member, and a driving mechanism. The connector body has a plug at one end, which is inserted into the socket of the electronic device to achieve an electrical connection between the connector and the electronic device. The snap-fit ​​member is disposed on the plug, and the driving mechanism drives the snap-fit ​​member to move relative to the plug (110) between a first position and a second position. When the plug is inserted into the socket and the locking member moves to a first position relative to the plug, the locking member engages with the locking slot of the electronic device; when the locking member moves to a second position relative to the plug, the locking member disengages from the locking slot.

[0008] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a device component, including an electronic device and the aforementioned connector, wherein the plug of the connector is inserted into the socket of the electronic device, and the snap-fit ​​element of the plug is snap-fitted into the snap-fit ​​slot of the electronic device.

[0009] In this embodiment, the connector is equipped with a driving mechanism to control the position of the latching component relative to the plug, switching the latching component from a latching engagement state to a disengaged engagement state. In this way, only the driving mechanism is needed to assist in latching or disengaging the connector, enabling the plug to engage with the socket or disengage from the socket. The electrical equipment and power supply equipment no longer need to have an ejection mechanism to assist in disengaging the latch, thus reducing the space occupied by the electronic device and facilitating its miniaturization. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector in a snap-fit ​​state disclosed in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector and the female socket mating in a snap-fit ​​state as disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector in the disengaged state disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector and the female socket mating in the disengaged state disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the force analysis of the protruding post when the rotating sleeve rotates, as disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the connector disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the connector and the drive mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the engagement between the snap-fit ​​component and the adhesive core body as disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the engagement between the snap-fit ​​connector and the protective shell disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the connector and the power supply device disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 12 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the connector and power supply device disclosed in the embodiments of this application; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the connector and the female socket disclosed in the embodiments of this application.

[0011] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10-Connector 100-Connector body, 110-Plug, 111-Core body, 112-Connecting terminal, 113-Protective shell, 113a-Receiving slot, 114-Circuit board, 120-Connecting cable 200-Snap-fit ​​connector, 210-Snap-fit ​​extension arm, 220-Load-bearing arm, 230-Snap-fit ​​part, 230a-Guide surface, 240-Extension part. A-First Direction 300-Drive mechanism, 310-Moving link, 320-Transmission link, 321-Protruding post, 330-Rotating sleeve, 331-Slide groove, 340-Elastic element. 400-Guide component, 500-Casing, 610 - First pivot, 620 - Second pivot, 630 - Third pivot 20 - Power supply equipment, 21 - Female connector. Detailed Implementation

[0012] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0013] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0014] The connectors and device components provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0015] Please refer to Figures 1-13 The connector 10 disclosed in this application embodiment is used to connect electronic devices, realizing an electrical connection between the connector 10 and the electronic devices. When the electronic device is a power supply device 20, the power supply device 20 can supply power to other electrical devices through the connector 10; when the electronic device is an electrical device, it can supply power to the electrical device through the connector 10.

[0016] The electronic device is provided with a socket for the plug 110 of the connector 10 to be inserted. Moreover, the inner wall of the socket is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove for engaging with the snap-fit ​​part 200 of the connector 10.

[0017] Specifically, the connector 10 includes a connector body 100, a snap-fit ​​member 200, and a drive mechanism 300. The end of the connector body 100 is provided with a plug 110, which is used to insert into the socket of an electronic device. The plug 110 is engaged with the socket to enable the connector 10 to achieve electrical connection with the electronic device.

[0018] The snap-fit ​​member 200 is disposed on the plug 110. This embodiment does not limit the specific structure and shape of the snap-fit ​​member 200. The snap-fit ​​member 200 is movably disposed on the plug 110 and can move relative to the plug 110 to extend into the snap-fit ​​groove, thereby achieving a snap-fit ​​engagement between the snap-fit ​​member 200 and the snap-fit ​​groove. The drive mechanism 300 is used to drive the snap-fit ​​member 200 to move relative to the plug 110 between a first position and a second position.

[0019] When the plug 110 is inserted into the socket and the locking member 200 moves to the first position relative to the plug 110, the locking member 200 engages with the locking slot of the electronic device; when the locking member 200 moves to the second position relative to the plug 110, the locking member 200 disengages from the locking slot.

[0020] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​component 200 can move relative to the plug 110, and the drive mechanism 300 is used to drive the snap-fit ​​component 200 to move between a first position and a second position relative to the plug 110. Further optionally, the drive mechanism 300 can be a linear module, a telescopic cylinder, or other drive component capable of generating linear displacement. Alternatively, the snap-fit ​​component 200 can rotate relative to the plug 110, and the drive mechanism 300 is used to drive the snap-fit ​​component 200 to rotate between a first position and a second position relative to the plug 110. Further optionally, the drive mechanism 300 can be a motor or other drive source capable of generating rotational driving force. This application embodiment does not limit the driving form of the drive mechanism 300 on the snap-fit ​​component 200. In short, the connector 10 uses its own drive mechanism 300 to control the snap-fit ​​component 200, rather than using the ejection mechanism of the electronic device.

[0021] In this embodiment, the connector 10 is equipped with a driving mechanism 300. The driving mechanism 300 controls the position of the snap-fit ​​member 200 relative to the plug 110, switching the snap-fit ​​member 200 from a snap-fit ​​engagement state to a de-snap engagement state. In this way, only the driving mechanism 300 is needed to assist in achieving snap-fit ​​engagement or de-snap engagement, enabling the plug 110 of the connector 10 to engage with or disengage from the socket. The electrical equipment and power supply equipment 20 no longer need to have an ejection mechanism to assist in de-snap engagement, thus reducing the space occupied by the electronic device and facilitating its miniaturization.

[0022] In the alternative solutions of this application, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the snap-fit ​​connector 200 and the plug 110 are rotatably connected via the first rotating shaft 610. Optionally, the snap-fit ​​connector 200 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 610, and the plug 110 may be provided with a first shaft hole. The plug 110 is sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft 610 through the first shaft hole, and the first shaft hole and the first rotating shaft 610 are rotatably engaged to realize the rotatable connection between the snap-fit ​​connector 200 and the plug 110; or, the plug 110 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 610, and the snap-fit ​​connector 200 is provided with a first shaft hole. The snap-fit ​​connector 200 is sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft 610 through the first shaft hole to realize the rotatable connection between the snap-fit ​​connector 200 and the plug 110.

[0023] The snap-fit ​​component 200 has a strip-shaped structure and a certain extension length. The snap-fit ​​component 200 includes a connected snap-fit ​​force arm 210 and a force-receiving arm 220. The snap-fit ​​force arm 210 is used to snap into the snap-fit ​​groove, and the force-receiving arm 220 is used to bear the driving force of the drive mechanism 300. The snap-fit ​​force arm 210 and the force-receiving arm 220 are located on both sides of the first rotating shaft 610. Optionally, the snap-fit ​​force arm 210 and the force-receiving arm 220 can be formed into an integral structure by injection molding, welding, etc., or they can be separate structures. The drive mechanism 300 includes a transmission link 320. The first end of the transmission link 320 is rotatably connected to the force-bearing arm 220 via a second rotating shaft 620. The transmission link 320 applies a driving force to the force-bearing arm 220, thereby driving the snap-fit ​​member 200 to rotate relative to the plug 110. Optionally, the second rotating shaft 620 is fixedly connected to the transmission link 320. A second shaft hole is provided at the end of the force-bearing arm 220 away from the first rotating shaft 610. The force-bearing arm 220 is sleeved on the outside of the second rotating shaft 620 through the second shaft hole, and the second shaft hole rotatably engages with the second rotating shaft 620 to achieve a rotatable connection between the transmission link 320 and the force-bearing arm 220. Alternatively, the second rotating shaft 620 is fixedly connected to the force-bearing arm 220, and the transmission link 320 is provided with a second shaft hole. The transmission link 320 is sleeved on the outside of the second rotating shaft 620 through the second shaft hole to achieve a rotatable connection between the transmission link 320 and the force-bearing arm 220.

[0024] The second end of the transmission link 320 can move between the first moving position and the second moving position.

[0025] refer to Figure 1 As shown, with the second end of the transmission link 320 in the first moving position, the latch 200 moves relative to the plug 110 to the first position; Reference Figure 3 As shown, when the second end of the transmission link 320 is in the second moving position, the snap-fit ​​200 moves to the second position relative to the plug 110.

[0026] Optionally, the extending direction of the transmission link 320 intersects the extending direction of the snap-fit ​​member 200, and the second end of the transmission link 320 can move between a first moving position and a second moving position along the insertion direction of the plug 110, for reference. Figure 1 As shown, when the second end of the transmission link 320 is in the first moving position, the extension direction of the transmission link 320 is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the plug 110, and the extension direction of the snap-fit ​​200 is parallel to the insertion direction of the plug 110; Reference Figure 3 As shown, when the second end of the transmission link 320 is in the second moving position, the extension direction of the transmission link 320 intersects with but is not perpendicular to the insertion direction of the plug 110, and the extension direction of the snap-fit ​​200 intersects with but is not perpendicular to the insertion direction of the plug 110.

[0027] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 300 is equipped with a transmission link 320, which converts the moving power into the rotational power of the snap-fit ​​component 200, thereby enabling the snap-fit ​​component 200 to engage or disengage from the snap-fit ​​slot. In this way, the transmission link 320 is located at the end of the snap-fit ​​component 200, and the drive mechanism 300 is relatively far away from the rotational connection of the snap-fit ​​component 200. There is no need to directly set a component for driving the snap-fit ​​component 200 to rotate at the first rotating shaft 610, thus avoiding the impact of the drive mechanism 300 being located at the first rotating shaft 610 on the electrical connection structure of the plug 110, and thus avoiding the impact on the electrical connection performance between the connector 10 and the electronic device.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the drive mechanism 300 also includes a movable link 310, which extends along the insertion direction of the plug 110. The movable link 310 and the second end of the transmission link 320 are rotatably connected via a third rotating shaft 630. Optionally, the end of the movable link 310 is provided with a third rotating shaft 630, and the second end of the transmission link 320 is provided with a third shaft hole. The transmission link 320 is sleeved on the outside of the third rotating shaft 630 through the third shaft hole, and the third rotating shaft 630 and the third shaft hole are rotatably engaged to realize the rotatable connection between the movable link 310 and the transmission link 320; or, the second end of the transmission link 320 is provided with a third rotating shaft 630, and the end of the movable link 310 is provided with a third shaft hole. The movable link 310 is sleeved on the outside of the third rotating shaft 630 through the third shaft hole to realize the rotatable connection between the movable link 310 and the transmission link 320.

[0029] When the moving link 310 moves relative to the plug 110 along the insertion direction of the plug 110, the moving link 310 drives the second end of the transmission link 320 to move between the first moving position and the second moving position.

[0030] In this embodiment, the component that generates the moving power (i.e., the rotating sleeve 330 mentioned below) is positioned relatively far away from the transmission link 320 by using the moving link 310. Therefore, the component that generates the moving power is also relatively far away from the plug 110, avoiding the components at the plug 110 from being crowded and affecting the electrical connection structure. This is beneficial for the drive mechanism 300 to smoothly drive the snap-fit ​​component 200 to rotate while ensuring the stability of the electrical connection.

[0031] Of course, in other embodiments, the drive mechanism 300 may not have the moving link 310, and the drive mechanism 300 may have a component that generates the moving driving force directly connected to the second end of the transmission link 320 via the third rotating shaft 630.

[0032] In this embodiment, during the rotation of the latching member 200 from the first position to the second position, the end of the latching arm 210 away from the first rotating shaft 610 moves away from the center line of the plug 110, while the end of the force-receiving arm 220 away from the first rotating shaft 610 moves closer to the center line of the plug 110. Similarly, during the rotation of the latching member 200 from the second position to the first position, the end of the latching arm 210 away from the first rotating shaft 610 moves closer to the center line of the plug 110, while the end of the force-receiving arm 220 away from the first rotating shaft 610 moves away from the center line of the plug 110.

[0033] The center line of plug 110 is parallel to the insertion direction of plug 110 and along the width direction of plug 110. Plug 110 has a left end face and a right end face. The distance between the center line of plug 110 and the left end face is equal to the distance between the center line of plug 110 and the right end face.

[0034] Optionally, when the second end of the transmission link 320 is in the first moving position, the position reference of the moving link 310 is... Figure 1 As shown, at this time, the moving link 310 is closer to the end of the plug 110 that is away from the connector body 100, the angle between the transmission link 320 and the moving link 310 is less than 90°, the locking member 200 is in the first position, and the locking member 200 is engaged with the locking groove; when the first end of the transmission link 320 is in the second moving position, the position of the moving link 310 is referenced. Figure 3 As shown, at this time, the moving link 310 is relatively far away from the end of the plug 110 and far away from the connector body 100, the transmission link 320 is perpendicular to the moving link 310, the snap-fit ​​200 is in the second position, and the snap-fit ​​200 is disengaged from the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0035] In one optional embodiment, there is one transmission link 320 and one snap-fit ​​member 200, and both are located on one side of the moving link 310. That is, when the moving link 310 moves, it drives one snap-fit ​​member 200 to move relative to the plug 110 through the transmission link 320.

[0036] In another embodiment, reference Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the transmission connecting rod 320 and the snap-fit ​​member 200 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the moving connecting rod 310. The transmission connecting rod 320 and the moving connecting rod 310, symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the moving connecting rod 310, are rotatably connected by a third rotating shaft 630. The transmission connecting rod 320 and the snap-fit ​​member 200 correspond one-to-one. Optionally, the end of the moving connecting rod 310 is provided with a third rotating shaft 630, and the second end of each transmission connecting rod 320 is provided with a third shaft hole. The third rotating shaft 630 extends into each third shaft hole simultaneously, and the third rotating shaft 630 rotatably engages with each third shaft hole. Each snap-fit ​​member 200 is rotatably connected to the plug 110 through a first rotating shaft 610, and the first end of each transmission connecting rod 320 is rotatably connected to the force-bearing arm 220 of the corresponding snap-fit ​​member 200 through a second rotating shaft 620.

[0037] When the moving link 310 moves relative to the plug 110, the moving link 310 drives different locking pieces 200 to switch between the first position and the second position through the transmission links 320 located on both sides of it.

[0038] In this embodiment, when the moving link 310 moves, it can drive multiple locking pieces 200 to rotate relative to the plug 110 through multiple transmission links 320, so that each locking piece 200 engages with different locking slots of the plug. The number of locking positions increases and the locking area increases, which helps to improve the locking stability. Moreover, since the transmission links 320 and the locking pieces 200 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the moving link 310, the locking positions are symmetrically arranged, and the locking forces on both sides of the plug 110 tend to be consistent, which helps to further improve the locking stability.

[0039] In a further embodiment, the drive mechanism 300 further includes a rotating sleeve 330, which is sleeved on the outside of the connector body 100, and the second end of the moving link 310 engages with the rotating sleeve 330 in a helical direction around the axis of the rotating sleeve 330.

[0040] When the rotating sleeve 330 is subjected to force and rotates relative to the connector body 100, the rotating sleeve 330 drives the moving link 310 to move relative to the plug 110 along the insertion direction of the plug 110, so that the moving link 310 drives the snap-fit ​​member 200 to rotate around the first rotating shaft 610 through the transmission link 320.

[0041] The rotating sleeve 330 is rotatably engaged with the connector body 100. The rotating sleeve 330 can only rotate in place relative to the connector body 100 around its own axis. The connector body 100 can be provided with an axial limiting structure to restrict the axial movement of the rotating sleeve 330 relative to the connector body 100. The moving link 310 can only move along the insertion direction of the plug 110. Therefore, the plug 110 can be provided with a circumferential anti-rotation structure to restrict the rotation of the moving link 310.

[0042] Optionally, the inner wall surface of the rotating sleeve 330 may be provided with an internal thread. The moving connecting rod 310 extends into the rotating sleeve 330, and the moving connecting rod 310 is provided with an external thread that matches the internal thread. When the rotating sleeve 330 rotates relative to the connector body 100, the moving connecting rod 310 is driven to move relative to the plug 110 through the internal and external threads. Of course, the rotating sleeve 330 and the moving connecting rod 310 can also achieve a helical drive engagement through other structures besides internal and external threads.

[0043] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 300 is equipped with a rotating sleeve 330. The rotating sleeve 330 is located away from the plug 110 and in the area where the connector body 100 is located. Therefore, the user can manually control the rotating sleeve 330 and control the movement of the snap-fit ​​component 200 by manually driving the rotating sleeve 330 to rotate. There is no need to set up a component that generates the moving driving force to drive the moving link 310 to move, which helps to simplify the drive structure and save energy.

[0044] Of course, in other embodiments, the drive mechanism 300 may not have a rotating sleeve 330, and the drive mechanism 300 may have a component that generates the moving driving force directly connected to the moving link 310.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the outer wall of the rotating sleeve 330 is provided with a groove 331, which extends in a helical direction, i.e., the groove 331 is a helical groove. The first end of the moving connecting rod 310 is provided with a protrusion 321, which extends into the groove 331 and slides in contact with it. When the rotating sleeve 330 rotates relative to the connector body 100, the protrusion 321 slides along the groove 331. The protrusion 321 can be a cylinder, a square column, etc., and can be an integral structure with the moving connecting rod 310. The axis of the protrusion 321 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the moving connecting rod 310.

[0046] Specifically, when the protrusion 321 slides to the end of the groove 331, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the moving link 310 drives the second end of the transmission link 320 to move to the first moving position, and the locking member 200 moves to the first position, engaging with the locking groove; when the protrusion 321 slides to the center position of the slide groove 331, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the moving link 310 drives the first end of the transmission link 320 to move to the second moving position, the locking member 200 moves to the second position, and the locking member 200 releases the locking engagement with the locking groove.

[0047] refer to Figure 5As shown, during the rotation of the rotating sleeve 330 to release the locking engagement, the protrusion 321 slides relative to the slide groove 331. The protrusion 321 applies a lateral force F to the groove wall of the slide groove 331. The lateral force F is decomposed into F1 and F2, where F1 is in the direction of the plug 110 disengaging from the socket, and F2 is in the direction of the width of the plug 110. Since the moving link 310 is limited by the guide member 400 in the width direction of the plug 110, the moving link 310 cannot move along the width direction of the plug 110. F2 is converted into frictional force, while under the action of F1, the moving link 310 moves in the direction of the plug 110 disengaging from the socket, causing the locking member 200 to... Figure 1 The status shown has switched to Figure 3 As shown, the two transmission links 320 switch from a bent connection to a straight connection, the snap-fit ​​200 disengages from the snap-fit ​​groove, and the plug 110 disengages from the socket.

[0048] In this embodiment, the structure of the rotating sleeve 330 and the moving connecting rod 310 in a helical engagement is simple. It only requires the moving connecting rod 310 to be provided with a protrusion 321 and the rotating sleeve 330 to be provided with a sliding groove 331. The rotating sleeve 330 and the moving connecting rod 310 do not need to be provided with complex structures such as threads, which is conducive to simplifying the structure of the drive mechanism 300 and realizing the miniaturization of the connector 10.

[0049] In an alternative embodiment of this application, the plug 110 is provided with a guide 400, which extends along the moving link 310 relative to the moving direction of the plug 110, that is, the guide 400 extends along the insertion direction of the plug 110, and the guide 400 and the moving link 310 are guided and engaged.

[0050] Optionally, the plug 110 includes a circuit board 114, and a guide 400 is disposed on the circuit board 114. The guide 400 can be a guide block, and the guide block can be provided with a guide groove. Alternatively, at least two guide blocks are provided at intervals, and two adjacent guide blocks form a guide groove. The guide groove extends along the extension direction of the moving link 310, that is, the guide groove extends along the insertion direction of the plug 110. The moving link 310 extends into the guide groove, and the moving link 310 guides and cooperates with the guide groove.

[0051] In this embodiment, a guide 400 is added to the plug 110. The guide 400 guides the movement direction of the moving link 310, ensuring that the moving link 310 moves accurately along the insertion direction of the plug 110 and preventing the movement direction of the moving link 310 from deviating.

[0052] Of course, in other embodiments, the plug 110 may not have a guide 400.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first rotating shaft 610, the second rotating shaft 620 and the third rotating shaft 630 are parallel, and the three are perpendicular to the plane formed by the snap-fit ​​member 200, the transmission link 320 and the moving link 310, respectively.

[0054] Optionally, the first rotating shaft 610, the second rotating shaft 620 and the third rotating shaft 630 are parallel to the thickness direction of the plug 110, and the plane formed by the snap-fit ​​member 200, the transmission link 320 and the moving link 310 is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the plug 110.

[0055] In this embodiment, since the first rotating shaft 610, the second rotating shaft 620, and the third rotating shaft 630 are respectively perpendicular to the plane formed by the snap-fit ​​member 200, the transmission link 320, and the moving link 310, and the snap-fit ​​member 200, the moving link 310, and the transmission link 320 move in a plane perpendicular to the first rotating shaft 610, the direction of the force applied by the moving link 310 when it moves (i.e., the direction perpendicular to the third rotating shaft 630) is parallel to the movement plane of the transmission link 320, which is beneficial for the moving link 310 to accurately drive the transmission link 320 to move. Similarly, the direction of the force applied by the transmission link 320 when it moves (i.e., the direction perpendicular to the second rotating shaft 620) is parallel to the movement plane of the snap-fit ​​member 200, which is beneficial for the transmission link 320 to accurately drive the snap-fit ​​member 200 to move relative to the plug 110.

[0056] Of course, in other embodiments, the snap-fit ​​member 200, the transmission link 320, and the moving link 310 may not be in the same plane.

[0057] In an optional embodiment of this application, the drive mechanism 300 further includes an elastic element 340, which may be, but is not limited to, a spring, and is connected to the snap-fit ​​element 200. Optionally, the end of the elastic element 340 may directly abut against the snap-fit ​​element 200, or the end of the elastic element 340 may be connected to the snap-fit ​​element 200 by welding, bonding, or other means.

[0058] refer to Figure 1 As shown, when the snap-fit ​​200 is in the first position, the elastic element 340 undergoes elastic deformation and is in the first deformation state. At this time, the elastic deformation of the elastic element 340 is small, and the elastic potential energy accumulated by the elastic element 340 is small; Reference Figure 2As shown, when the latching member 200 is in the second position, the elastic member 340 undergoes elastic deformation and is in the second deformation state. At this time, the elastic deformation of the elastic member 340 is relatively large, and the elastic potential energy accumulated by the elastic member 340 is relatively large. The elastic deformation of the elastic member 340 in the first deformation state is less than the elastic deformation in the second deformation state. The elastic member 340 can recover from the second deformation state to the first deformation state to drive the latching member 200 to switch from the second position to the first position. That is, the latching member 200 and the latching groove switch from the disengaged latching state to the latching engagement state.

[0059] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 300 is equipped with an elastic element 340. The elastic potential energy of the elastic element 340 is used to drive the snap-fit ​​component 200 to reset, so that the snap-fit ​​component 200 switches from the unlocked engagement state to the snap-fit ​​engagement state. There is no need to set up a separate electric drive or pneumatic drive to drive the snap-fit ​​component 200 to reset, which helps to simplify the drive mechanism 300 and save energy.

[0060] Of course, in other embodiments, the drive mechanism 300 may not have the elastic element 340, and the drive mechanism 300 may be equipped with an electric drive or a pneumatic drive to drive the snap-fit ​​200 to reset.

[0061] In a further embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the snap-fit ​​member 200 has an extension 240, and the end of the elastic member 340 is sleeved on the outside of the extension 240 and abuts against the snap-fit ​​member 200.

[0062] Optionally, the extension 240 is a strip-shaped structure, specifically a columnar structure. The extension 240 can be disposed on the force-bearing arm 220, i.e., on the side of the first rotating shaft 610 closer to the second rotating shaft 620; or, the extension 240 can be disposed on the clamping arm 210, i.e., on the side of the first rotating shaft 610 away from the second rotating shaft 620. Further optionally, the force-bearing arm 220, the clamping arm 210, and the extension 240 can be an integral structure or a separate structure.

[0063] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​200 is provided with an extension 240 to support the end of the elastic member 340. No welding or other connection operations are required between the end of the elastic member 340 and the snap-fit ​​200, which simplifies the connection structure and facilitates the installation and disassembly of the elastic member 340.

[0064] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 8As shown, the moving link 310 is symmetrically provided with a transmission link 320 and a locking member 200 on opposite sides. Each locking member 200 is provided with an extension 240. The first end of the same elastic member 340 is sleeved on the outside of the extension 240 of the locking member 200 located on the first side of the moving link 310, and the second end of the same elastic member 340 is sleeved on the outside of the extension 240 of the locking member 200 located on the second side of the moving link 310.

[0065] Of course, in other embodiments, the snap-fit ​​200 may not have an extension 240, and the ends of the snap-fit ​​200 and the elastic member 340 may be connected by welding or other means.

[0066] In an alternative embodiment of this application, the plug 110 is provided with a receiving groove 113a, and the snap-fit ​​member 200 is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion 230. (See reference) Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 13 As shown, when the snap-fit ​​member 200 is in the first position, the snap-fit ​​portion 230 extends beyond the receiving groove 113a, so that the snap-fit ​​member 200 engages with the snap-fit ​​groove; Reference Figure 4 As shown, when the snap-fit ​​200 is in the second position, the snap-fit ​​portion 230 is located in the receiving groove 113a, so that the snap-fit ​​200 is disengaged from the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0067] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​portion 230 is disposed at the end of the snap-fit ​​arm 210 away from the force-bearing arm 220. The snap-fit ​​portion 230 protrudes from the surface of the snap-fit ​​arm 210. The snap-fit ​​portion 230, the snap-fit ​​arm 210 and the force-bearing arm 220 can be an integral structure or a separate structure.

[0068] In this embodiment, the plug 110 is provided with a receiving groove 113a, which accommodates the snap-fit ​​portion 230 when it is disengaged from the snap-fit ​​groove, ensuring the flatness of the surface of the plug 110 and preventing the snap-fit ​​portion 230 from protruding from the surface of the plug 110 and affecting the insertion process of the plug 110.

[0069] Of course, in other embodiments, the plug 110 may not have a receiving groove 113a. When the snap-fit ​​portion 230 is disengaged from the snap-fit ​​groove, the snap-fit ​​portion 230 protrudes from the surface of the plug 110.

[0070] In an optional embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the snap-fit ​​portion 230 has a guide surface 230a on the side facing away from the force-bearing arm 220. Along the first direction A, the distance between the guide surface 230a and the center line of the plug 110 (i.e., the distance in the width direction) decreases. The first direction A is the direction in which the plug 110 is inserted into the socket. Optionally, the guide surface 230a can be an inclined plane or an inclined arc surface structure.

[0071] With this configuration, during the insertion of the plug 110 into the socket, the edge of the socket contacts and presses against the locking part 230, causing the locking part 230 to move a certain distance relative to the plug 110, thus preventing the locking part 230 from obstructing the insertion process. Since the locking part 230 is provided with a guide surface 230a, the edge of the socket directly contacts and presses against the guide surface 230a, causing the locking part 230 to move relative to the socket along the guide surface 230a. This guides the movement of the locking part 230 relative to the plug 110, facilitating accurate movement of the locking part 230 relative to the plug 110 to avoid the socket wall and ensuring a smooth insertion process.

[0072] In a further embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 7 , Figure 9 as well as Figure 10 As shown, the plug 110 includes a core body 111, a connecting terminal 112, and a protective shell 113. The core body 111 serves as the main component of the plug 110, providing an installation base for the connecting terminal 112, the protective shell 113, and the snap-fit ​​component 200. The connecting terminal 112 and the snap-fit ​​component 200 are both located within the core body 111, and all three are situated within the protective shell 113. Specifically, the protective shell 113 is fitted over the connecting terminal 112 and the snap-fit ​​component 200. A receiving groove 113a is provided within the protective shell 113. The receiving groove 113a penetrates the shell wall of the protective shell 113. The protective shell 113 can be made of iron.

[0073] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​200 and the core body 111 are rotatably connected via the first rotating shaft 610, the connection terminal 112 is located between the two symmetrically arranged snap-fits 200, and the connector body 100 also includes a connection line 120, which is used to transmit power or signal, and the connection line 120 is electrically connected to the connection terminal 112.

[0074] In this embodiment, the core body 111, the connecting terminal 112, and the snap-fit ​​200 are all located inside the protective shell 113. The protective shell 113 protects each component and prevents the snap-fit ​​200 and the connecting terminal 112 from being exposed. The protective shell 113 also provides electromagnetic shielding to ensure the electrical connection effect when the plug 110 is plugged into the socket.

[0075] Of course, in other embodiments, the plug 110 may not have a protective shell 113, the snap-fit ​​200 and the connecting terminal 112 are exposed on the surface of the core body 111, and the receiving groove 113a is formed in the core body 111.

[0076] In an optional embodiment, refer to Figure 7As shown, connector 10 also includes a housing 500, which is located at the connection between plug 110 and connector body 100, and is sleeved over plug 110 to protect electrical connection structures such as circuit board 114. (Reference) Figure 6 As shown, along the insertion direction of the plug 110, the protective shell 113 protrudes from the first end face of the outer shell 500, and the rotating sleeve 330 protrudes from the second end face of the outer shell 500. (Reference) Figure 12 As shown, when the plug 110 is plugged into the socket of the electronic device, the protective shell 113 also extends into the electronic device.

[0077] This application embodiment does not require the material of the outer shell 500. The material of the outer shell 500 can be hard plastic, which helps to reduce design costs and improve appearance performance.

[0078] Based on the connector 10 disclosed in this application, embodiments of this application also disclose a device component, with reference to... Figure 11 As shown, the device components include electronic equipment and the aforementioned connector 10. The plug 110 of the connector 10 is inserted into the socket of the electronic equipment, and the snap-fit ​​part 200 provided on the plug 110 is snap-fitted into the snap-fit ​​slot of the electronic equipment.

[0079] The electronic device can be a power-consuming device or a power supply device 20; the embodiments of this application do not limit the type of electronic device. (See reference...) Figure 13 As shown, the electronic device is a power supply device 20. The power supply device 20 is provided with a female socket 21. A snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the female socket 21. When the plug 110 is inserted and engaged with the female socket 21, the snap-fit ​​part 230 of the snap-fit ​​member 200 engages and engages with the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0080] In this embodiment, the connector 10 of the device component is equipped with a drive mechanism 300. The drive mechanism 300 controls the position of the snap-fit ​​component 200 relative to the plug 110, switching the snap-fit ​​component 200 from a snap-fit ​​state to a de-snap-fit ​​state. The electronic device no longer needs an ejection mechanism to assist in de-snap-fitting, which helps reduce the space occupied by the device component and achieves miniaturization.

[0081] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A connector for connecting an electronic device, the electronic device having a socket, and the inner wall surface of the socket having a snap-fit ​​groove, characterized in that, The connector includes a connector body, a snap-fit ​​component, and a drive mechanism. The connector body has a plug at one end, which is inserted into the socket of the electronic device to establish an electrical connection between the connector and the electronic device. The snap-fit ​​component is disposed on the plug, and the drive mechanism drives the snap-fit ​​component to move relative to the plug between a first position and a second position. When the plug is inserted into the socket and the locking member moves to a first position relative to the plug, the locking member engages with the locking slot of the electronic device; when the locking member moves to a second position relative to the plug, the locking member disengages from the locking slot.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​component is rotatably connected to the plug via a first rotating shaft. The snap-fit ​​component includes a connected snap-fit ​​force arm and a force-receiving arm, which are located on opposite sides of the first rotating shaft. The driving mechanism includes a transmission link, the first end of which is rotatably connected to the force-bearing arm via a second rotating shaft, and the second end of which can move between a first moving position and a second moving position. When the second end of the transmission link is in the first moving position, the snap-fit ​​member moves relative to the plug to the first position; When the second end of the transmission link is in the second moving position, the snap-fit ​​member moves relative to the plug to the second position.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive mechanism further includes a movable link that extends along the insertion direction of the plug, and the second end of the movable link is rotatably connected to the second end of the transmission link via a third rotating shaft. When the movable link moves relative to the plug along the plug insertion direction, the movable link drives the second end of the transmission link to move between the first moving position and the second moving position.

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission connecting rod and the locking member are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the moving connecting rod. The transmission connecting rod and the moving connecting rod, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the moving connecting rod, are rotatably connected by the third rotating shaft. Each transmission connecting rod corresponds to one of the locking members. When the movable link moves relative to the plug, the movable link drives different latching components to switch between the first position and the second position via the transmission links located on both sides of it.

5. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive mechanism further includes a rotating sleeve, which is sleeved on the outside of the connector body, and the second end of the moving link engages with the rotating sleeve in a helical direction around the axis of the rotating sleeve. When the rotating sleeve is subjected to force and rotates relative to the connector body, the rotating sleeve drives the moving link to move relative to the plug along the insertion direction of the plug, so that the moving link drives the snap-fit ​​member to rotate around the first rotating shaft through the transmission link.

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer wall of the rotating sleeve is provided with a sliding groove, which extends along the spiral direction. The first end of the moving connecting rod is provided with a protrusion, which extends into the sliding groove and slides in cooperation with the sliding groove.

7. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The plug is provided with a guide member that extends along the moving direction of the movable link relative to the plug and the guide member is in a guiding engagement with the movable link.

8. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft, and the third rotating shaft are parallel to each other, and each of them is perpendicular to the plane formed by the snap-fit ​​member, the transmission link, and the moving link.

9. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism further includes an elastic element, which is connected to the snap-fit ​​element; When the snap-fit ​​is in the first position, the elastic element undergoes elastic deformation and is in the first deformation state; When the latch is in the second position, the elastic element undergoes elastic deformation and is in a second deformation state. The elastic deformation of the elastic element in the first deformation state is less than the elastic deformation in the second deformation state. The elastic element can be restored from the second deformation state to the first deformation state to drive the latch to switch from the second position to the first position.

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​component has an extension portion, and the end of the elastic element is sleeved outside the extension portion and abuts against the snap-fit ​​component.

11. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug is provided with a receiving slot, and the snap-fit ​​component is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion. When the latching member is in the first position, the latching portion extends beyond the receiving groove; When the latching member is in the second position, the latching portion is located within the receiving groove.

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that, The plug includes a core body, a connecting terminal, and a protective shell. The connecting terminal and the snap-fit ​​are both disposed in the core body, and the core body, the connecting terminal, and the snap-fit ​​are all located inside the protective shell. The receiving groove is disposed in the protective shell.

13. A device component, characterized in that, The device includes an electronic device and a connector as described in any one of claims 1-12, wherein the plug of the connector is inserted into the socket of the electronic device, and the snap-fit ​​element of the plug is snap-fitted into the snap-fit ​​slot of the electronic device.

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