Connector combination

Abstract

A connector assembly comprises a first connector and a second connector. The first connector comprises a first insulating shell, a plurality of first terminals and a buckle assembly. The first terminal is connected with the first insulating shell. The buckle assembly is elastically connected with the first insulating shell along a first direction. The second connector comprises a second insulating shell, a plurality of second terminals and a buckling part. The second insulating shell is configured to abut against the first insulating shell at least partially. The second terminal is connected with the second insulating shell and is configured to be connected with the first terminal along a second direction, and the second direction and the first direction intersect with each other. The buckling part is connected with the second insulating shell, at least one part of the buckling part enters the first insulating shell, and the buckling assembly is configured to move in the first direction relative to the first insulating shell and is buckled on the buckling part. The connector combination can achieve stable and reliable connection, and the overall occupied space can be effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of connectors, and more particularly to a connector assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the ever-accelerating pace of modern life, people's demand for electronic devices is also increasing. Faced with a huge consumer market, manufacturers are not only improving the functionality and performance of their products, but also striving to enhance the reliability and stability of electronic devices in order to strengthen their brand's market competitiveness.

[0003] Taking power connectors as an example, how to effectively reduce their size to save space while minimizing costs and making the connection between electronic devices more reliable is undoubtedly an important issue of great concern to the industry. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a connector assembly that achieves a stable and reliable connection while effectively reducing the overall space required.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first insulating housing, a plurality of first terminals, and a snap-fit ​​assembly. The first terminals are connected to the first insulating housing. The snap-fit ​​assembly is elastically connected to the first insulating housing along a first direction. The second connector includes a second insulating housing, a plurality of second terminals, and a snap-fit ​​portion. The second insulating housing is configured to at least partially abut against the first insulating housing. The second terminals are connected to the second insulating housing and configured to connect to the first terminals along a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction. The snap-fit ​​portion is connected to the second insulating housing and configured to at least partially enter the first insulating housing, and the snap-fit ​​assembly is configured to move relative to the first insulating housing along the first direction and snap into the snap-fit ​​portion.

[0006] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the aforementioned snap-fit ​​portion has a first through hole. The snap-fit ​​assembly includes a first body and a hook. The first body has a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface. The first surface and the second surface are opposite to each other, and the third surface is connected between the first surface and the second surface. The first surface has an inner edge surrounding it to define a recessed space. The hook is disposed on the second surface and configured to at least partially pass through the first through hole. The first connector also includes an elastic component and a movable component. The elastic component is connected between the third surface and the first insulating housing along a first direction. The movable component includes a second body and a protrusion. At least a portion of the second body is located within the first insulating housing and is configured to move along a second direction. The protrusion is connected to the second body and has a pressing surface, at least a portion of which is inclined relative to the first direction and configured to press against the inner edge to push the snap-fit ​​assembly to move along the first direction to compress the elastic component, thereby causing at least a portion of the protrusion to be received within the recessed space.

[0007] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the first insulating housing includes two opposing side plates, each side plate having a limiting hole. The limiting hole extends along a second direction and is divided into a first region, a second region, and a limiting region that are in communication. The limiting region is located between the first region and the second region. The limiting hole has a first width in the first region, a second width in the second region, and a third width in the limiting region. The first width is equal to the second width, and the third width is less than both the first and second widths. The moving component also includes two limiting portions. The limiting portions are disposed on opposite sides of the second body and configured to snap into a corresponding one of the limiting holes. Each of these limiting portions has a fourth width, which is equal to both the first and second widths.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the first insulating housing further includes a first partition plate and a second partition plate. The first partition plate is connected between two side plates. The second partition plate is connected between the two side plates and defines an active space therein with the first partition plate. At least a portion of the movable component is located in the active space, and a limiting hole is located between the first partition plate and the second partition plate. At least a portion of the first partition plate and the second partition plate are located between these first terminals.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, each of the aforementioned first terminals includes a first contact portion, a first connecting portion, and an elastic sleeve. The first contact portion has a through hole, the elastic sleeve is located within the through hole, and the first connecting portion is connected to the first contact portion. The first insulating housing includes a side plate, a top plate, a bottom plate, a front plate, and a rear plate. The side plate is connected between the top plate and the bottom plate. The bottom plate has a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening. A first partition plate and a second partition plate are disposed between the bottom plate and the top plate, and are located between the first opening and the second opening. The through holes are respectively aligned with the first opening and the second opening. The third opening is located between the first partition plate and the second partition plate and is configured to allow a snap-fit ​​portion to pass through. The front plate connects the top plate, the bottom plate, and the side plate. The rear plate connects the side plates, and at least one of the first connecting portions passes through the rear plate and is at least partially exposed outside the first insulating housing.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the first partition plate has a first height relative to the base plate, the second partition plate has a second height relative to the base plate, the first height is greater than the second height, the first connection portion of at least one of the first terminals sequentially passes through the first partition plate, the second partition plate and the first contact portion of at least another of the first terminals, the rear plate is located between the first connection portions, and at least a portion of the first connection portions are exposed outside the first insulating housing.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the first partition plate has a first height relative to the bottom plate, and the second partition plate has a second height relative to the bottom plate. The first height is greater than the second height. The first connecting portion of at least one of these first terminals is located between the front plate and the rear plate, and sequentially passes through the first partition plate and the second partition plate to connect the first contact portion of at least one of these first terminals, so that these first terminals form an integrally molded structure.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the top plate has two recessed portions, each formed by inward retraction of two opposite edges of the top plate. The second main body includes a structural portion, two pivot portions, and two extension portions. The protrusions connect to the structural portion. The extension portions are respectively connected between the structural portion and one of the two pivot portions, and limiting portions are disposed on opposite sides of the structural portion. The two extension portions respectively pass through the two recessed portions. The moving assembly also includes a handle, which is pivotally connected to the pivot portion.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the second insulating housing described above includes a plate portion, a wall portion, and a plurality of support portions. The plate portion has a plurality of second through-holes, each having an inner diameter. The wall portion is connected to and surrounds the plate portion to define an accommodating space. The wall portion is connected between the plate portion and the support portions, which are configured to abut against the plate body. Each of the second terminals includes a second contact portion, a second connecting portion, and a fixing portion. Each second contact portion passes through a corresponding one of the second through-holes and is configured to pass through a corresponding one of the first opening and the second opening to connect to a corresponding one of the resilient sleeves. The second connecting portion is configured to electrically connect to the plate body. The fixing portion is connected between the second contact portion and the second connecting portion and is located in the accommodating space; the fixing portion has an outer diameter larger than its inner diameter.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the second insulating housing further includes at least one first positioning portion. The first positioning portion is disposed in one of the support portions and configured to connect to the second positioning portion of the plate body.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the aforementioned plate portion has at least one locking hole. The second connector further includes at least one locking fastener. The locking fastener is configured to at least partially pass through and snap into the locking hole and lock to the plate body.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, each of the aforementioned second contact portions has a terminal height, and these terminal heights are different from each other.

[0017] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, each of the aforementioned second contact portions has a terminal height, and these terminal heights are the same as each other.

[0018] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the aforementioned second terminals are arranged along the connecting line, the latching portion is located between these second terminals and offset from the connecting line, and the third opening is close to one of the two side plates.

[0019] The above-described embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages:

[0020] (1) By means of the hook portion of the snap fastener passing through the first through hole of the snap fastener portion, a secure and reliable connection can be achieved between the first connector and the second connector.

[0021] (2) No additional tools are required to detach the first connector from the second connector, which is convenient for the user.

[0022] (3) Since the latching part is located between these second terminals, and the corresponding latching assembly and moving assembly are both located between the first partition plate and the second partition plate, the overall space occupied by the connector assembly can be effectively reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first connector and the second connector are separate from each other.

[0024] Figure 2 For along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of line segment AA.

[0025] Figure 3 For along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of line segment BB.

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded three-dimensional diagram of the moving components, snap-fit ​​components, and elastic components.

[0027] Figure 5 For along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of line segment CC, in which only the first insulating shell is retained.

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional enlarged schematic diagram of the second connector.

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Top view of the second connector.

[0030] Figure 8 For along Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of line segment DD.

[0031] Figure 9 For along Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of line segment EE.

[0032] Figure 10 for Figure 6 A three-dimensional bottom view of the second connector.

[0033] Figure 11 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector assembly, wherein the first connector and the second connector are connected to each other.

[0034] Figure 12 For along Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of line segment FF.

[0035] Figure 13 For along Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of line segment GG.

[0036] Figure 14 for Figure 11 A partial side view of the connector assembly.

[0037] Figure 15 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a connector assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 16 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a connector assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Explanation of icon numbers

[0040] 100: Connector assembly; 110: First connector

[0041] 111: First insulating shell 1111: Side plate

[0042] 1112: First partition plate 1113: Second partition plate

[0043] 1114: Top plate 1114r: Clearance section

[0044] 1115: Bottom plate 1116: Front plate

[0045] 1117: Rear plate 112: First terminal

[0046] 1121: First contact part; 1122: First connecting part

[0047] 1123: Elastic sleeve; 113: Snap-fit ​​assembly

[0048] 1131: First subject 1131e: Inner edge

[0049] 1132: Hook 114: Elastic component

[0050] 115: Moving Component 1151: Second Body

[0051] 1151a: Structural part; 1151b: Pivotal part

[0052] 1151c: Extension portion; 1152: Protrusion portion

[0053] 1153: Limiting part; 1154: Handle

[0054] 120: Second connector; 121: Second insulating housing

[0055] 1211: Plate part 1212: Wall part

[0056] 1213: Support section; 1214: First positioning section

[0057] 122: Second terminal; 1221: Second contact portion

[0058] 1222: Second connecting part; 1223: Fixing part

[0059] 123: Buckle part; 124: Locking component

[0060] 200: Plate body 210: Second positioning part

[0061] AA,BB,CC,DD,EE,FF,GG: line segments

[0062] C: Concave space; CL: Connecting line

[0063] D1: First direction; D2: Second direction

[0064] H1: First perforation H2: Second perforation

[0065] HL: Locking hole; HP: Through hole

[0066] HR: Limiting hole OP1: First opening

[0067] OP2: Second opening OP3: Third opening

[0068] OV: Vent; R: Recessed space

[0069] SA: Pressure surface; SM: Activity space

[0070] SP: Accommodation space; S1: First surface

[0071] S2: Second surface; S3: Third surface

[0072] VT: Terminal height V1: First height

[0073] V2: Second height W1: First width

[0074] W2: Second width W3: Third width

[0075] W4: Fourth Width XI: Inner Diameter

[0076] XO: Outer diameter; ZR: Limiting zone

[0077] Z1: Zone 1 Z2: Zone 2 Detailed Implementation

[0078] The following describes several embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, these practical details are not essential. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some well-known and conventional structures and components will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the drawings, and in all drawings, the same reference numerals will be used to denote the same or similar components. And, where feasible, features of different embodiments can be interchanged.

[0079] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have their ordinary meanings, meanings that are understandable to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, the definitions of the foregoing terms in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted in the context of this specification as having the meaning consistent with the relevant field of this invention. Unless specifically defined, these terms will not be construed as having idealized or overly formal meanings.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 1 . Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a connector assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first connector 110 and the second connector 120 are separate from each other. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 As shown, connector assembly 100 includes a first connector 110 and a second connector 120. For example, the first connector 110 is a wire-end connector, while the second connector 120 is a board-end connector, and the first connector 110 is configured to move relative to the second connector 120 along a second direction D2 to connect to the second connector 120.

[0081] Please refer to Figures 2-4 . Figure 2 For along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of line segment AA. Figure 3 For along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of line segment BB. Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded perspective view of the movable component 115, the latching component 113, and the elastic component 114. In this embodiment, as... Figures 2-4As shown, the first connector 110 includes a first insulating housing 111, a plurality of first terminals 112, and a snap-fit ​​assembly 113. The first terminals 112 are connected to the first insulating housing 111. The snap-fit ​​assembly 113 is elastically connected to the first insulating housing 111 along a first direction D1, where the first direction D1 intersects with a second direction D2.

[0082] Please refer to Figures 2-3 , Figure 5 . Figure 5 For along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of line segment CC, where only the first insulating housing 111 is retained. Furthermore, as... Figures 2-3 , Figure 5 As shown, the first insulating housing 111 includes two opposing side plates 1111, a top plate 1114, a bottom plate 1115, a front plate 1116, a rear plate 1117, a first partition plate 1112, and a second partition plate 1113. The two side plates 1111 are connected between the top plate 1114 and the bottom plate 1115, and each has a limiting hole HR. The bottom plate 1115 has a first opening OP1, a second opening OP2, and a third opening OP3. The first partition plate 1112 and the second partition plate 1113 are disposed between the bottom plate 1115 and the top plate 1114, and are respectively connected between the two side plates 1111. The first partition plate 1112 and the second partition plate 1113 are located between the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2, defining an active space SM therein, while the limiting hole HR is located between the first partition plate 1112 and the second partition plate 1113. The third opening OP3 is located between the first partition plate 1112 and the second partition plate 1113, that is, the third opening OP3 connects to the activity space SM, and the third opening OP3 is close to one of the two side plates 1111. The front plate 1116 connects the top plate 1114, the bottom plate 1115 and the two side plates 1111. The rear plate 1117 connects between the two side plates 1111.

[0083] On the other hand, such as Figure 2 As shown, each of these first terminals 112 includes a first contact portion 1121, a first connecting portion 1122, and an elastic sleeve 1123. The first contact portion 1121 has a through hole HP, the elastic sleeve 1123 is located within the through hole HP, the first connecting portion 1122 connects to the first contact portion 1121, and at least a portion of the first connecting portion 1122 of at least one of these first terminals 112 is exposed outside the first insulating housing 111 via the rear plate 1117. At least a portion of the first partition plate 1112 and the second partition plate 1113 are located between the first contact portions 1121 of these first terminals 112, and the through holes HP of the first contact portions 1121 are respectively aligned with the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2.

[0084] Furthermore, such as Figures 3-4As shown, the snap-fit ​​assembly 113 includes a first body 1131 and a hook 1132. The first body 1131 has a first surface S1, a second surface S2, and a third surface S3. The first surface S1 and the second surface S2 are opposite to each other, and the third surface S3 is connected between the first surface S1 and the second surface S2. The first surface S1 has an inner edge 1131e surrounding to define a recessed space R, and the third surface S3 further has a concave space C, which is actually recessed from the third surface S3. The hook 1132 is disposed on a portion of the second surface S2. An elastic component 114 is connected along a first direction D1 between the third surface S3 of the first body 1131 and one of the two side plates 1111. For example, at least a portion of the elastic component 114 is accommodated within the concave space C of the third surface S3 so as to be at least partially limited by the first body 1131, and the elastic component 114 is connected along the first direction D1 between the first body 1131 and one of the two side plates 1111.

[0085] Furthermore, such as Figures 3-4 As shown, the first connector 110 further includes an elastic component 114 and a movable component 115. The movable component 115 includes a second body 1151, a protrusion 1152, two limiting portions 1153, and a handle 1154. At least a portion of the second body 1151 is located in the movable space SM of the first insulating housing 111 and is configured to move along the second direction D2. The protrusion 1152 connects to the second body 1151 and has a pressing surface SA, at least a portion of which is inclined relative to the first direction D1 and is configured to press against the inner edge 1131e of the latching component 113. The two limiting portions 1153 are disposed on opposite sides of the second body 1151 and are configured to latch into the limiting hole HR of one of the two side plates 1111.

[0086] More specifically, such as Figures 3-4 As shown, the second body 1151 includes a structural portion 1151a, two pivot portions 1151b, and two extension portions 1151c. A protrusion 1152 connects to the structural portion 1151a. The two extension portions 1151c are respectively connected between the structural portion 1151a and one of the two pivot portions 1151b. Two limiting portions 1153 are disposed on opposite sides of the structural portion 1151a, and a handle 1154 is pivotally connected to the two pivot portions 1151b and can rotate relative to the two pivot portions 1151b. Correspondingly, as... Figures 2-3 As shown, the top plate 1114 has two recessed portions 1114r, which are formed by the inward indentation of the two opposite edges of the top plate 1114, and the two extension portions 1151c pass through the two recessed portions 1114r respectively.

[0087] Furthermore, such as Figure 2As shown, the first partition plate 1112 has a first height V1 relative to the base plate 1115, and the second partition plate 1113 has a second height V2 relative to the base plate 1115. In this embodiment, the first height V1 is greater than the second height V2, and the first connecting portion 1122 of at least one of the first terminals 112 sequentially passes through the first partition plate 1112, the second partition plate 1113, and the first contact portion 1121 of at least another of the first terminals 112, and is spaced apart from this first contact portion 1121. Depending on the actual situation, an insulating layer (not shown) may also be provided between the first connecting portion 1122 passing through the first partition plate 1112 and the second partition plate 1113 and the first contact portion 1121. The rear plate 1117 is located between these first connecting portions 1122, and at least a portion of these first connecting portions 1122 is exposed outside the first insulating housing 111.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 6 . Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional enlarged schematic diagram of the second connector 120. In this embodiment, as... Figure 6 As shown, the second connector 120 includes a second insulating housing 121, a plurality of second terminals 122, and a snap-fit ​​portion 123. These second terminals 122 are connected to the second insulating housing 121 and configured to connect to opposing first terminals 112 along a second direction D2. For example, each of the second contact portions 1221 of these second terminals 122 has a terminal height VT, and these terminal heights VT are different from each other. The snap-fit ​​portion 123 is connected to the second insulating housing 121 and has a first through-hole H1. The snap-fit ​​portion 123 is configured to at least partially pass through a third opening OP3 and enter into the first insulating housing 111.

[0089] Please refer to Figure 7 . Figure 7 for Figure 6 A top view of the second connector 120. In this embodiment, as... Figure 7 As shown, these second terminals 122 are arranged along the connecting line CL, and at least a portion of the latching portion 123 is located between these second terminals 122 and offset from the connecting line CL. Correspondingly, as described above, the third opening OP3 of the base plate 1115 is close to one of the two side plates 1111. In this way, when the first connector 110 connects to the second connector 120 along the second direction D2, the relative position of the latching portion 123 and the third opening OP3 can play a foolproof role. Moreover, since the latching portion 123 is located between these second terminals 122, and the corresponding latching assembly 113 and moving assembly 115 are both located between the first partition plate 1112 and the second partition plate 1113, the overall space occupied by the connector assembly 100 can be effectively reduced.

[0090] Please refer to Figures 6-8 . Figure 8 For along Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of line segment DD. In this embodiment, as... Figures 6-8 As shown, the second insulating housing 121 includes a plate portion 1211, a wall portion 1212, and a plurality of support portions 1213. The plate portion 1211 has a plurality of second through holes H2, each having an inner diameter XI. The wall portion 1212 is connected to the plate portion 1211 and surrounds it to define an accommodating space SP. The wall portion 1212 connects the plate portion 1211 and the support portions 1213, which are configured to abut against a board body 200, such as a printed circuit board, and the support portions 1213 allow the wall portion 1212 and the board body 200 to be spaced apart to form a vent OV, which facilitates heat dissipation. Each of the second terminals 122 includes a second contact portion 1221, a second connection portion 1222, and a fixing portion 1223. Each second contact portion 1221 passes through a corresponding one of the second through holes H2. The second connection portion 1222 is configured to electrically connect to the board body 200. The fixing part 1223 is connected between the second contact part 1221 and the second connecting part 1222, and is located in the accommodating space SP. The fixing part 1223 has an outer diameter XO, and the outer diameter XO of the fixing part 1223 is larger than the inner diameter XI of the second through hole H2. Therefore, the second terminal 122 is restricted in position by the second insulating shell 121.

[0091] Please refer to Figures 6-7 , Figure 9 . Figure 9 For along Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of line segment EE. In this embodiment, as... Figures 6-7 , Figure 9 As shown, the plate portion 1211 of the second insulating housing 121 has at least one locking hole HL. Correspondingly, the second connector 120 also includes at least one locking fastener 124, which is configured to at least partially pass through and snap into the locking hole HL and lock to the plate body 200.

[0092] Please refer to Figures 9-10 . Figure 10 for Figure 6 A perspective bottom view of the second connector 120. In this embodiment, as... Figures 9-10 As shown, the second insulating housing 121 further includes at least one first positioning portion 1214, which is disposed in one of the support portions 1213 and configured to connect to the second positioning portion 210 of the plate 200. For example, the first positioning portion 1214 is columnar, the second positioning portion 210 is a size-matched hole, and the first positioning portion 1214 is adapted to be inserted into the second positioning portion 210.

[0093] Please refer to Figures 11-12 . Figure 11 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of connector assembly 100, wherein the first connector 110 and the second connector 120 are connected to each other. Figure 12 For along Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of line segment FF. In this embodiment, as... Figures 11-12 As shown, when the first connector 110 and the second connector 120 are connected to each other, at least a portion of the first insulating shell 111 of the first connector 110 abuts against the second insulating shell 121 of the second connector 120. The second contact portions 1221 of the second terminals 122 of the second connector 120 respectively pass through the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2 of the first connector 110 to connect to the elastic sleeve 1123 of the first terminal 112, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the first connector 110 and the second connector 120. The latching portion 123 of the second connector 120 also passes through the third opening OP3 of the first connector 110 and enters the first insulating shell 111.

[0094] Please refer to Figure 13 . Figure 13 For along Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of line segment GG. When at least a portion of the first insulating housing 111 of the first connector 110 abuts against the second insulating housing 121 of the second connector 120 as described above, that is, the second contact portion 1221 of the second terminal 122 of the second connector 120 has connected to the elastic sleeve 1123 of the first terminal 112, and the latching portion 123 of the second connector 120 has also entered the first insulating housing 111, as... Figure 13 As shown, the user can move the movable component 115 of the first connector 110 toward the second connector 120 along the second direction D2, so that the pressing surface SA of the movable component 115 presses against the inner edge 1131e of the latching component 113, thereby pushing the latching component 113 to move along the first direction D1 to compress the elastic component 114, until at least a portion of the protrusion 1152 of the movable component 115 is accommodated in the recessed space R of the latching component 113, and at least a portion of the hook 1132 of the latching component 113 passes through the first through hole H1 of the latching part 123. In this state, the first connector 110 cannot detach from the second connector 120 along the second direction D2, that is, a stable and reliable connection is achieved between the first connector 110 and the second connector 120.

[0095] Please refer to Figure 14 . Figure 14 for Figure 11 A partial side view of the connector assembly 100. In this embodiment, as... Figure 14As shown, the limiting hole HR of the side plate 1111 extends along the second direction D2 and is divided into a first region Z1, a second region Z2, and a limiting region ZR that are connected. The limiting region ZR is located between the first region Z1 and the second region Z2. The limiting hole HR has a first width W1 in the first region Z1, a second width W2 in the second region Z2, and a third width W3 in the limiting region ZR. The first width W1 is equal to the second width W2, and the third width W3 is less than both the first width W1 and the second width W2. When the moving component 115 moves along the second direction D2 toward the second connector 120, such that at least a portion of the hook portion 1132 of the latching component 113 passes through the first through hole H1 of the latching portion 123, the limiting portion 1153 of the moving component 115 also moves from the first region Z1 to the second region Z2. It is worth noting that each of these limiting portions 1153 has a fourth width W4, and the fourth width W4 is equal to both the first width W1 and the second width W2. In other words, during the movement of the limiting part 1153 from the first zone Z1 to the second zone Z2, the limiting part 1153 passes through a relatively narrow limiting zone ZR. Therefore, when the user applies force to the moving component 115, the limiting part 1153 (along with the moving component 115) can switch between the first zone Z1 and the second zone Z2. When the limiting part 1153 is located in the second zone Z2, since the third width W3 of the limiting hole HR in the limiting zone ZR is smaller than the fourth width W4 of the limiting part 1153, the limiting part 1153 (along with the moving component 115) is restricted by the limiting zone ZR and will not move from the second zone Z2 to the first zone Z1 without the user applying force. Therefore, the latching component 113 can retain the compression elastic component 114, and at least part of the hook 1132 of the latching component 113 is kept within the first through hole H1 of the latching part 123. At this time, as Figure 11 As shown, the handle 1154 rotates relative to the second body 1151 and is substantially parallel to the top plate 1114 to reduce the overall space occupied by the connector assembly 100.

[0096] When separating the first connector 110 from the second connector 120, the user can rotate the handle 1154 so that the handle 1154 is perpendicular to the first insulating housing 111 (see reference). Figure 1At this point, the user can apply force to the handle 1154 to pull the handle 1154 (along with the moving component 115) away from the plate 200 along the second direction D2, and the limiting part 1153 of the moving component 115 also moves from the second zone Z2 through the limiting zone ZR to the first zone Z1. In this way, the protrusion 1152 of the moving component 115 no longer presses against the latching component 113, and the compressed elastic component 114 also releases its elastic potential energy to allow the latching component 113 to reset, that is, the hook 1132 of the latching component 113 no longer passes through the first through hole H1 of the latching part 123. At this time, the user can continue to apply force to the handle 1154 to disengage the first connector 110 from the second connector 120 along the second direction D2.

[0097] In other words, no additional tools are required to detach the first connector 110 from the second connector 120, thus providing convenience for the user.

[0098] Please refer to Figure 15 . Figure 15 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a connector assembly 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as... Figure 15 As shown, the terminal height VT of the second contact portion 1221 of these second terminals 122 can be the same as each other according to the actual situation, while the thickness of the base plate 1115 of the first insulating housing 111 can be adjusted accordingly.

[0099] Please refer to Figure 16 . Figure 16 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a connector assembly 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as... Figure 16 As shown, the first connection portion 1122 of at least one of these first terminals 112 is located between the front plate 1116 and the rear plate 1117, and sequentially connects to the first contact portion 1121 of at least one of these first terminals 112 via the first partition plate 1112 and the second partition plate 1113, so that these first terminals 112 form an integrally molded structure. In other words, in this embodiment, these first terminals 112 are interconnected, thus allowing a higher current to pass through.

[0100] In summary, the technical solutions disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages:

[0101] (1) By means of the hook portion of the snap fastener passing through the first through hole of the snap fastener portion, a secure and reliable connection can be achieved between the first connector and the second connector.

[0102] (2) No additional tools are required to detach the first connector from the second connector, which is convenient for the user.

[0103] (3) Since the latching part is located between these second terminals, and the corresponding latching assembly and moving assembly are both located between the first partition plate and the second partition plate, the overall space occupied by the connector assembly can be effectively reduced.

[0104] Although the present invention has been disclosed above by way of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector assembly, characterized in that, Include: The first connector includes: First insulating shell; Multiple first terminals are connected to the first insulating housing; and A snap-fit ​​assembly is elastically connected to the first insulating housing along a first direction; as well as The second connector includes: The second insulating housing is configured to at least partially abut against the first insulating housing; A plurality of second terminals are connected to the second insulating housing and configured to connect the plurality of first terminals along a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction with each other; as well as A latching portion is connected to the second insulating housing and configured to at least partially enter the first insulating housing. The latching assembly is configured to move relative to the first insulating housing along the first direction and latch onto the latching portion.

2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle portion has a first through hole, and the buckle assembly includes: A first body has a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface, the first surface and the second surface being opposite to each other, the third surface being connected between the first surface and the second surface, and the first surface having an inner edge surrounding to define a recessed space; as well as A hook portion is disposed on the second surface and configured to at least partially pass through the first perforation. The first connector further includes: An elastic component, connected along the first direction between the third surface and the first insulating shell; and Mobile component, including: The second body, at least a portion of which is located within the first insulating housing, is configured to move along the second direction; as well as The protrusion connects to the second body and has a pressing surface, at least a portion of which is inclined relative to the first direction and configured to press against the inner edge to push the latching assembly to move along the first direction to compress the elastic component, thereby causing at least a portion of the protrusion to be received within the recessed space.

3. The connector assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first insulating housing includes two opposing side plates, each of which has a limiting hole. The limiting hole extends along the second direction and is divided into a first region, a second region, and a limiting region that are interconnected. The limiting region is located between the first region and the second region. The limiting hole has a first width in the first region, a second width in the second region, and a third width in the limiting region. The first width is equal to the second width, and the third width is less than both the first and second widths. The moving component further includes: Two limiting parts are disposed on opposite sides of the second main body and configured to snap into one of the plurality of limiting holes. Each of the plurality of limiting parts has a fourth width, which is equal to the first width and the second width.

4. The connector assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first insulating housing further includes: A first partition plate, connecting the plurality of side plates; and The second partition plate is connected between the plurality of side plates and defines an active space therein with the first partition plate. At least a portion of the moving component is located in the active space. The plurality of limiting holes are located between the first partition plate and the second partition plate. At least a portion of the first partition plate and the second partition plate are located between the plurality of first terminals.

5. The connector assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of first terminals includes a first contact portion, a first connecting portion, and an elastic sleeve. The first contact portion has a through hole, the elastic sleeve is located within the through hole, and the first connecting portion is connected to the first contact portion. The first insulating housing includes: roof; A base plate, the plurality of side plates connected between the top plate and the base plate, the base plate having a first opening, a second opening and a third opening, the first partition plate and the second partition plate being disposed between the base plate and the top plate and located between the first opening and the second opening, the plurality of through holes being respectively aligned with the first opening and the second opening, the third opening being located between the first partition plate and the second partition plate and configured to allow the buckle portion to pass through; The front panel connects the top panel, the bottom panel, and the plurality of side panels; as well as A rear panel is connected between the plurality of side panels, and at least one of the plurality of first connecting portions passes through the rear panel and is at least partially exposed outside the first insulating housing.

6. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first partition plate has a first height relative to the base plate, and the second partition plate has a second height relative to the base plate. The first height is greater than the second height. The first connection portion of at least one of the plurality of first terminals sequentially passes through the first partition plate, the second partition plate, and the first contact portion of at least another of the plurality of first terminals. The rear plate is located between the plurality of first connection portions, and at least a portion of the plurality of first connection portions is exposed outside the first insulating housing.

7. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first partition plate has a first height relative to the base plate, and the second partition plate has a second height relative to the base plate. The first height is greater than the second height. The first connecting portion of at least one of the plurality of first terminals is located between the front plate and the rear plate, and sequentially passes through the first partition plate and the second partition plate to connect to the first contact portion of at least another of the plurality of first terminals, so that the plurality of first terminals form an integrally molded structure.

8. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top plate has two recessed portions, each formed by inward retraction of two opposite edges of the top plate, and the second main body comprises: Structural part, wherein the protrusion is connected to the structural part; Two pivot joints; as well as Two extensions are respectively connected between the structural part and one of the plurality of pivot parts; the plurality of limiting parts are disposed on opposite sides of the structural part; and the plurality of extensions respectively pass through the plurality of clearance parts. The mobile component also includes: The handle is pivotally connected to the plurality of pivot points.

9. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second insulating housing comprises: The plate portion has a plurality of second through holes, each of which has an inner diameter; A wall portion, connecting the plate portion and surrounding it to define an accommodating space; as well as Multiple support portions, the wall portion connecting the plate portion and the multiple support portions, the multiple support portions being configured to abut against the plate body. Each of the plurality of second terminals includes: The second contact portion passes through one of the plurality of second perforations and is configured to pass through one of the first opening and the second opening to connect to one of the plurality of elastic sleeves. A second connecting portion is configured to electrically connect to the plate body; and A fixing part is connected between the second contact part and the second connecting part and is located in the accommodating space. The fixing part has an outer diameter that is larger than the inner diameter.

10. The connector assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second insulating housing further includes: At least one first positioning part is disposed in one of the plurality of support parts and configured to connect to a second positioning part of the plate body.

11. The connector assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plate portion has at least one locking hole, and the second connector further includes: At least one locking element is configured to pass through at least a portion of the locking hole and snap into and lock the plate.

12. The connector assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of second contact portions has a terminal height, and the plurality of terminal heights are different from each other.

13. The connector assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of second contact portions has a terminal height, and the plurality of terminal heights are the same as each other.

14. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plurality of second terminals are arranged along the connecting line, the latching portion is located between the plurality of second terminals and offset from the connecting line, and the third opening is close to one of the plurality of side plates.

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