connector

Abstract

A connector includes a connector member, a base, and a disc-shaped spring terminal. The connector member includes a connecting limiting portion and a plug portion, the plug portion extending along a connection direction. The base has a communicating receiving space and an opening, the limiting portion being located in the receiving space, and the plug portion passing through the opening. The disc-shaped spring terminal is located in the receiving space and is clamped between the base and the limiting portion along the aforementioned connection direction. The connector can be adjusted in lateral position and / or tilt angle to align with other connectors, thereby improving connection compatibility and convenience with other connectors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connector, and more particularly to a conductive connector. 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 optimize the connection structure of electronic devices to enhance their market competitiveness.

[0003] Taking power connectors as an example, how to effectively improve their connection compatibility and convenience at a low cost 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 that can adjust its lateral position and / or tilt angle to align with other connectors, thereby improving connection compatibility and convenience with other connectors.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a connector includes a connector, a base, and a disc-shaped spring terminal. The connector includes a limiting portion and a plug portion connected together, the plug portion extending along a connection direction. The base has a communicating receiving space and an opening, the limiting portion being located in the receiving space, and the plug portion passing through the opening. The disc-shaped spring terminal is located in the receiving space and is sandwiched between the base and the limiting portion along the aforementioned connection direction.

[0006] As some embodiments of the present invention, the disc-shaped spring terminal includes: an outer ring configured to abut against the base; and a plurality of elastic arms, the outer ring surrounding and connecting the plurality of elastic arms, the plurality of elastic arms being separated from each other and at least partially tilted relative to the outer ring, the plurality of elastic arms being configured to abut against the limiting portion.

[0007] As some embodiments of the present invention, the base includes: a bottom shell having a connected bottom wall and a side wall, the side wall surrounding a first inner diameter to define the accommodating space, the limiting portion having a first outer diameter, the first inner diameter being larger than the first outer diameter, and the outer ring being configured to abut against the bottom wall; and a cover body connected to the bottom shell and having an inner wall surface, the inner wall surface surrounding a second inner diameter to define the opening, the plug portion having a second outer diameter, the second inner diameter being larger than the second outer diameter and smaller than the first outer diameter.

[0008] As some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom wall has a recessed space that communicates with the receiving space, and the outer ring is at least partially confined within the recessed space.

[0009] As some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting portion has a first inclined surface, at least partially facing the cover, and the cover has a second inclined surface, at least partially facing the first inclined surface. The first inclined surface is inclined at a first angle relative to the connecting direction, and the second inclined surface is inclined at a second angle relative to the connecting direction. The first angle is greater than the second angle.

[0010] As some embodiments of the present invention, the disc-shaped spring terminal includes: an inner ring, the plurality of elastic arms connected between the inner ring and the outer ring, and each at least partially protruding relative to the inner ring and the outer ring in a curved shape.

[0011] As some embodiments of the present invention, the inner ring includes a plurality of arc-shaped components, the plurality of arc-shaped components being separate from each other, and the plurality of elastic arms being respectively connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components.

[0012] As some embodiments of the present invention, the outer ring includes a plurality of arc-shaped components, the plurality of arc-shaped components being separate from each other, and the plurality of elastic arms being respectively connected to one of the corresponding ones of the plurality of arc-shaped components.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a connector includes a disc-shaped spring terminal, a top cover, and a connector. The disc-shaped spring terminal is configured to connect to a printed circuit board. The top cover includes a cover portion and a plurality of wall portions, the cover portion having an opening, the wall portions being respectively connected to and at least partially inclined to the cover portion, and configured to connect to the disc-shaped spring terminal. The disc-shaped spring terminal and the cover portion are separated from each other and define an accommodating space therein, the accommodating space communicating with the opening. The connector includes a socket portion, a fixing portion, and a limiting portion, the fixing portion being connected along the connection direction between the socket portion and the limiting portion, the fixing portion being located in the opening, the limiting portion being located in the accommodating space, and the disc-shaped spring terminal at least partially abutting against the limiting portion.

[0014] As some embodiments of the present invention, the disc-shaped spring terminal includes: an outer ring configured to connect to the printed circuit board; an inner ring; and a plurality of elastic arms connected between the inner ring and the outer ring, and each of the elastic arms protruding at least partially relative to the inner ring and the outer ring and being curved, the plurality of elastic arms being configured to abut against the limiting portion.

[0015] As some embodiments of the present invention, the inner ring includes a plurality of arc-shaped components, the plurality of arc-shaped components being separate from each other, and the plurality of elastic arms being respectively connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of wall portions surround a first inner diameter, the limiting portion has a first outer diameter, the first inner diameter is greater than the first outer diameter, the cover portion has an inner wall surface, the inner wall surface surrounds a second inner diameter to define the opening, and the fixing portion has a second outer diameter, the second inner diameter is greater than the second outer diameter and smaller than the first outer diameter.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the socket portion has a third outer diameter, which is larger than the second inner diameter.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of wall portions are separated from each other.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a connector includes a substrate, a disc-shaped spring terminal, and a connector. The substrate is configured to connect to a printed circuit board. The disc-shaped spring terminal includes a resilient disc and a plurality of conductive walls. The resilient disc has an opening, is separated from the substrate, and defines an accommodating space therein. The accommodating space communicates with the opening. The conductive walls are connected to the outer edges of the resilient disc and are configured to connect to the substrate. The connector includes a receptacle portion, a fixing portion, and a limiting portion. The fixing portion is connected between the receptacle portion and the limiting portion along a connection direction, the fixing portion being located in the opening, and the limiting portion being located in the accommodating space. The resilient disc at least partially abuts against the limiting portion.

[0020] As some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic disk includes: an outer ring connected to the plurality of conductive walls; an inner ring having the opening; and a plurality of elastic arms connected between the inner ring and the outer ring, and each of the elastic arms protruding at least partially relative to the inner ring and the outer ring and being curved, the plurality of elastic arms being configured to abut against the limiting portion.

[0021] As some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of conductive walls surround the accommodating space according to a first inner diameter, the limiting portion has a first outer diameter, the first inner diameter is larger than the first outer diameter, the inner ring has an inner wall surface, the inner wall surface surrounds the opening according to a second inner diameter, and the fixing portion has a second outer diameter, the second inner diameter is larger than the second outer diameter and smaller than the first outer diameter.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, the socket portion has a third outer diameter, which is larger than the second inner diameter.

[0023] As some embodiments of the present invention, the inner ring includes a plurality of arc-shaped components, the plurality of arc-shaped components being separate from each other, and the plurality of elastic arms being respectively connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of conductive walls are separated from each other.

[0025] The technical solution disclosed in this invention has at least the following advantages over the prior art: (1) When the connector is connected to other connectors such as sockets or plugs, the connector can move relative to the disc spring terminals and the base in an adjustment direction perpendicular to the connection direction to align with other connectors, thereby improving the connection compatibility and convenience between the connector and other connectors.

[0026] (2) When the connector is connected to other connectors such as sockets, the connector can not only move relative to the disc spring terminal and the base in the adjustment direction, but also tilt relative to the disc spring terminal and the base to align with other connectors, thereby improving the connection compatibility and convenience between the connector and other connectors. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded 3D view of the connector.

[0029] Figure 3 For along Figure 1 A sectional view of section line segment AA.

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the application of the connector.

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of another application of the connector.

[0032] Figures 6-8 This is a perspective view of a disc-shaped spring terminal according to other embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of a connector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of a connector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Exploded 3D view of the connector.

[0036] Figure 12 For along Figure 10 The sectional view of section line segment BB.

[0037] Figure 13 for Figure 11 A schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the application of the connector.

[0038] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of a disc-shaped spring terminal according to other embodiments of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of a connector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 16 for Figure 15 Exploded 3D view of the connector.

[0041] Figure 17 For along Figure 15 A sectional view of the section line segment CC.

[0042] Figure 18 for Figure 15 A schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the application of the connector.

[0043] Figure 19 This is a perspective view of a disc-shaped spring terminal according to other embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] Explanation of icon numbers 100, 100', 200, 300: Connectors 110, 210, 310: Connectors 111, 211, 311: Limiting parts 111sa: First inclined plane 112: Plug section 120: Base 121: Bottom Shell 1211: Bottom wall 1212: Sidewall 122: Cover 122si, 251si, 3343si: Inner wall surface 122sa: Second inclined plane 130, 230, 330: Disc-shaped spring terminals 131,231,3341: Outer Ring 1311: Curved component 132,232,3342: Flexible arm 133,233,3343: Inner Ring 1331,2331,33431: Arc-shaped components 140, 240, 340: C-type buckle 212, 312: Fixing part 213, 313: Socket section 214, 314: Crown terminals 250: Top Cover 251: Cover part 252: Wall 334: Flexible disk 335: Conductive wall 360:Substrate 500: Printed Circuit Board DA: Adjust direction DM: Connection Direction Di1: First inner diameter Di2: Second inner diameter Do1: First outer diameter Do2: Second outer diameter Do3: Third outer diameter Gi, Go: gap OP: Open SP: Compartment Space SR: Recessed Space θ1: First angle θ2: Second angle Detailed Implementation

[0045] The following describes several embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. For clarity, many implementation details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these implementation details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, these implementation details are not essential. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner, 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1-3The connector 100 is actually a plug connector, comprising a connector 110, a base 120, and a disc-shaped spring terminal 130. The connector 110 includes a connected limiting portion 111 and a plug portion 112, the plug portion 112 extending along the connection direction DM. The base 120 has a communicating receiving space SP and an opening OP, with the limiting portion 111 of the connector 110 located in the receiving space SP, and the plug portion 112 passing through the opening OP. The disc-shaped spring terminal 130 is located in the receiving space SP of the base 120 and is sandwiched between the base 120 and the limiting portion 111 along the connection direction DM. In effect, the connector 110, the base 120, and the disc-shaped spring terminal 130 are electrically connected to each other, and the base 120 is adapted to be connected to a printed circuit board 500.

[0048] More specifically, the disc-shaped spring terminal 130 includes an outer ring 131 and a plurality of resilient arms 132. The outer ring 131 is configured to abut against the base 120, and surrounds and connects the resilient arms 132, which are separated from each other and at least partially tilted relative to the outer ring 131, such that the resilient arms 132 have a certain degree of elasticity relative to the outer ring 131. Figure 3 As shown, the elastic arm 132 of the disc spring terminal 130 is configured to abut against the limiting portion 111 of the connector 110.

[0049] Furthermore, the base 120 includes a bottom shell 121 and a cover 122. The bottom shell 121 has a connected bottom wall 1211 and a side wall 1212. The side wall 1212 surrounds the base 120 with a first inner diameter Di1 to define an accommodating space SP. The limiting portion 111 of the connector 110 has a first outer diameter Do1, while the first inner diameter Di1 is larger than the first outer diameter Do1. The outer ring 131 of the disc-shaped spring terminal 130 is disposed to abut against the bottom wall 1211 of the base 120. The cover 122 is connected to the bottom shell 121 and has an inner wall surface 122si. The inner wall surface 122si surrounds the cover 122 with a second inner diameter Di2 to define an opening OP, while the plug portion 112 has a second outer diameter Do2. In this embodiment, the second inner diameter Di2 of the cover 122 is larger than the second outer diameter Do2 of the plug portion 112 and smaller than the first outer diameter Do1 of the limiting portion 111. In implemented applications, such as Figures 2-3 As shown, the base 120 also includes a C-shaped buckle 140, which is used to snap between the cover 122 and the side wall 1212 of the bottom shell 121 to fix the relative position of the cover 122 and the bottom shell 121.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the bottom wall 1211 of the bottom shell 121 has a recessed space SR that communicates with the receiving space SP, and the outer ring 131 of the disc spring terminal 130 is at least partially confined within the recessed space SR, so that the outer ring 131 can be fixed to the bottom wall 1211 without moving relative to the base 120.

[0051] Furthermore, the limiting portion 111 of the connector 110 has a first inclined surface 111sa, which at least partially faces the cover 122 and is inclined at a first angle θ1 relative to the connection direction DM. Correspondingly, the cover 122 has a second inclined surface 122sa, which at least partially faces the first inclined surface 111sa and is inclined at a second angle θ2 relative to the connection direction DM. In this embodiment, the first angle θ1 of the limiting portion 111 is greater than the second angle θ2 of the cover 122.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 4 . Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the connector 100 in application. As described above, since the second inner diameter Di2 of the cover 122 is larger than the second outer diameter Do2 of the plug portion 112 and smaller than the first outer diameter Do1 of the limiting portion 111, and the first inner diameter Di1 of the side wall 1212 is larger than the first outer diameter Do1 of the limiting portion 111, plus the elastic arm 132 of the disc-shaped spring terminal 130 has some elasticity relative to the outer ring 131, therefore, as Figure 4 As shown, while maintaining the connection between the connector 110, the base 120, and the disc spring terminal 130, the connector 110 can move relative to the disc spring terminal 130 and the base 120 in an adjustment direction DA perpendicular to the connection direction DM. In this way, when the connector 110 of the connector 100 is connected to other connectors (not shown), such as sockets, the connector 110 can move relative to the disc spring terminal 130 and the base 120 in the adjustment direction DA, for example... Figure 4 The connector 100 is moved from the dotted line to the solid line to align with other connectors, thereby improving the connection compatibility and convenience between connector 100 and other connectors.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 5 . Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of another application of the connector 100. As described above, the limiting portion 111 of the connector 110 has a first inclined surface 111sa, the cover 122 has a second inclined surface 122sa, and the first angle θ1 of the first inclined surface 111sa is greater than the second angle θ2 of the second inclined surface 122sa. Thus, the elastic arm 132 of the disc spring terminal 130 has some elasticity relative to the outer ring 131, and while the connector 110, the base 120, and the disc spring terminal 130 remain connected to each other, the connector 110 can tilt relative to the disc spring terminal 130 and the base 120. When the connector 110 tilts relative to the disc spring terminal 130 and the base 120 until the first inclined surface 111sa of the limiting portion 111 abuts against the second inclined surface 122sa of the cover 122, for example... Figure 5When the connector 110 tilts from the dotted line to the solid line, it can reach its maximum tilt angle, which is actually equal to the difference between the second angle θ2 and the first angle θ1. For example, when the first angle θ1 is 50 degrees and the second angle θ2 is 45 degrees, the connector 110 can tilt 5 degrees relative to the disc spring terminal 130 and the base 120. In this way, when the connector 110 of the connector 100 is connected to other connectors, such as sockets, the connector 110 can not only move relative to the disc spring terminal 130 and the base 120 in the adjustment direction DA, but also tilt relative to the disc spring terminal 130 and the base 120 to align with other connectors, thereby improving the connection compatibility and convenience between the connector 100 and other connectors.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 6-8 This is a perspective view of a disc-shaped spring terminal 130 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In practice, the disc-shaped spring terminal 130 includes an inner ring 133, and an elastic arm 132 is connected between the inner ring 133 and an outer ring 131, with the elastic arm 132 at least partially protruding and curved relative to the inner ring 133 and the outer ring 131. Figure 6 As shown, the inner ring 133 is composed of multiple arc-shaped components 1331, which are separated from each other, i.e., there is a gap Gi between adjacent arc-shaped components 1331. The elastic arms 132 are respectively connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components 1331, while the outer ring 131 is a complete ring. Figure 7 As shown, besides the inner ring 133 being composed of multiple arc-shaped components 1331, and the arc-shaped components 1331 being separate from each other, the outer ring 131 is also composed of multiple arc-shaped components 1311, and the arc-shaped components 1311 are also separate from each other, that is, there is a gap Go between adjacent arc-shaped components 1311, and the elastic arm 132 is respectively connected between one of the corresponding arc-shaped components 1331 and another corresponding arc-shaped component 1311. Figure 8 As shown, the inner ring 133 is a complete ring, while the outer ring 131 is composed of multiple arc-shaped components 1311. The arc-shaped components 1311 are separated from each other, that is, there is a gap Go between adjacent arc-shaped components 1311. The elastic arm 132 is connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components 1311 respectively.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of connector 100' according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, connector 100' is formed by connecting two connectors 100 back to back as described above. Specifically, depending on the actual situation, the two connectors 100 have a common bottom wall 1211, that is, the bottom shells 121 of the two connectors 100 have a common structure. In the implemented application, the connecting parts 110 of the two connectors 100 can move and tilt relative to the bottom shells 121 in the adjustment direction DA, respectively.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 10-12 In this embodiment, connector 200 is actually a receptacle connector, comprising a disc spring terminal 230, a top cover 250, and a connector 210. The disc spring terminal 230 is configured to connect to a printed circuit board 500. The top cover 250 includes a cover portion 251 and a plurality of wall portions 252. The cover portion 251 has an opening OP. The wall portions 252 are respectively connected to and at least partially inclined to the cover portion 251, and configured to connect to the disc spring terminal 230. Furthermore, the wall portions 252 are separated from each other to improve the heat dissipation of connector 200. The disc spring terminal 230 and the cover portion 251 are separated from each other and define an accommodating space SP therein, the accommodating space SP communicating with the opening OP. The connector 210 includes a socket portion 213, a fixing portion 212, and a limiting portion 211. The fixing portion 212 is connected between the socket portion 213 and the limiting portion 211 along the connection direction DM. The fixing portion 212 is located at the opening OP, and the limiting portion 211 is located at the receiving space SP. The disc-shaped spring terminal 230 at least partially abuts against the side of the limiting portion 211 away from the socket portion 213. In fact, the connector 210 and the disc-shaped spring terminal 230 are electrically connected to each other, and a crown terminal 214 may be provided in the socket portion 213 of the connector 210 for connection with other connectors (not shown), such as plugs.

[0057] More specifically, such as Figures 11-12 As shown, the disc-shaped spring terminal 230 includes an outer ring 231, an inner ring 233, and a plurality of elastic arms 232. The outer ring 231 is configured to connect to the printed circuit board 500, for example, by soldering. The elastic arms 232 are connected between the inner ring 233 and the outer ring 231, and at least partially protrude relative to the inner ring 233 and the outer ring 231, respectively, and are bent, such that the elastic arms 232 have a certain degree of elasticity relative to the outer ring 231 and the inner ring 233. Figure 12 As shown, the elastic arm 232 is configured to abut against the side of the limiting portion 211 away from the socket portion 213.

[0058] Furthermore, such as Figure 12 As shown, the wall portion 252 of the upper cover 250 is surrounded by a first inner diameter Di1 to define an accommodating space SP. The limiting portion 211 of the connector 210 has a first outer diameter Do1, while the first inner diameter Di1 is larger than the first outer diameter Do1. The cover portion 251 has an inner wall surface 251si, which is surrounded by a second inner diameter Di2 to define an opening OP. The fixing portion 212 has a second outer diameter Do2, while the second inner diameter Di2 of the cover portion 251 is larger than the second outer diameter Do2 of the fixing portion 212 and smaller than the first outer diameter Do1 of the limiting portion 211. In this way, the connector 210 is fixed relative to the upper cover 250 in the connection direction DM. Furthermore, the socket portion 213 has a third outer diameter Do3, which is larger than the second inner diameter Di2 of the cover portion 251. In implemented applications, such as Figures 10-12As shown, the connector 200 also includes a C-ring 240, which is at least partially clamped between the socket portion 213 of the connector 210 and the cover portion 251 of the top cover 250 to fix the relative position of the connector 210 and the top cover 250.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 13 As described above, since the second inner diameter Di2 of the cover portion 251 is larger than the second outer diameter Do2 of the fixing portion 212 and smaller than the first outer diameter Do1 of the limiting portion 111, and the first inner diameter Di1 of the wall portion 252 is larger than the first outer diameter Do1 of the limiting portion 211, and the elastic arm 232 of the disc-shaped spring terminal 230 has some elasticity relative to the outer ring 231 and the inner ring 233, therefore, as Figure 13 As shown, while maintaining the connection between the disc spring terminal 230 and the connector 210, the connector 210 can move relative to the disc spring terminal 230 and the top cover 250 in an adjustment direction DA perpendicular to the connection direction DM. In this way, when the connector 210 of the connector 200 is connected to other connectors, such as plugs, the connector 210 can move relative to the disc spring terminal 230 and the top cover 250 in the adjustment direction DA, for example... Figure 13 The connector 200 is moved from the dotted line to the solid line to align with other connectors, thereby improving the connection compatibility and convenience between connector 200 and other connectors.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 14 This is a perspective view of a disc-shaped spring terminal 230 according to other embodiments of the present invention. In this embodiment, the inner ring 233 of the disc-shaped spring terminal 230 is composed of multiple arc-shaped components 2331, which are separated from each other, that is, there is a gap Gi between adjacent arc-shaped components 2331. The elastic arms 232 are respectively connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components 2331, while the outer ring 231 is a complete ring.

[0061] Please refer to Figures 15-17The connector 300 is actually a receptacle connector, comprising a substrate 360, a disc-shaped spring terminal 330, and a connector 310. The substrate 360 ​​is configured to connect to a printed circuit board 500; the substrate 360 ​​may be, for example, a surface mount substrate. The disc-shaped spring terminal 330 includes a resilient disc 334 and a plurality of conductive walls 335. The resilient disc 334 has an opening OP, and the resilient disc 334 is separated from the substrate 360, defining an accommodating space SP therein, which communicates with the opening OP. The conductive walls 335 connect to the outer edge of the resilient disc 334 and are configured to connect to the substrate 360. Furthermore, the conductive walls 335 are separated from each other to improve the heat dissipation of the connector 300. The connector 310 includes a receptacle portion 313, a fixing portion 312, and a limiting portion 311. The fixing portion 312 is connected between the receptacle portion 313 and the limiting portion 311 along the connection direction DM. The fixing portion 312 is located at the opening OP, and the limiting portion 311 is located at the accommodating space SP. The elastic disc 334 at least partially abuts against the side of the limiting portion 311 facing the socket portion 313. In fact, the substrate 360, the disc-shaped spring terminal 330 and the connector 310 are electrically connected to each other, and the socket portion 313 of the connector 310 may be provided with a crown terminal 314 for connection with other connectors (not shown), such as plugs.

[0062] More specifically, the elastic disk 334 includes an outer ring 3341, an inner ring 3343, and a plurality of elastic arms 3342. A conductive wall 335 connects to the outer edge of the outer ring 3341, the inner ring 3343 has an opening OP, and the elastic arms 3342 are connected between the inner ring 3343 and the outer ring 3341, and at least partially protrude relative to the inner ring 3343 and the outer ring 3341, respectively, thus exhibiting a certain degree of elasticity relative to the outer ring 3341 and the inner ring 3343. Figure 17 As shown, the elastic arm 3342 is configured to abut against the side of the limiting portion 311 facing the socket portion 313, that is, the elastic arm 3342 is configured to press the limiting portion 311 against the substrate 360.

[0063] Furthermore, such as Figure 17As shown, the conductive wall 335 of the disc-shaped spring terminal 330 surrounds the first inner diameter Di1 to define the accommodating space SP. The limiting portion 311 of the connector 310 has a first outer diameter Do1, while the first inner diameter Di1 is larger than the first outer diameter Do1. The inner ring 3343 has an inner wall surface 3343si, which surrounds the second inner diameter Di2 to define the opening OP. The fixing portion 312 has a second outer diameter Do2, while the second inner diameter Di2 of the elastic disc 334 is larger than the second outer diameter Do2 of the fixing portion 312 and smaller than the first outer diameter Do1 of the limiting portion 311. In this way, the connector 310 is fixed relative to the disc-shaped spring terminal 330 in the connection direction DM. Furthermore, the socket portion 313 has a third outer diameter Do3, which is larger than the second inner diameter Di2 of the elastic disc 334. In the implemented application, the connector 300 also includes a C-ring 340, which is at least partially clamped between the socket portion 313 of the connector 310 and the elastic disc 334 of the disc spring terminal 330 to fix the relative position of the connector 310 and the disc spring terminal 330.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 18 As described above, since the second inner diameter Di2 of the elastic disk 334 is larger than the second outer diameter Do2 of the fixing part 312 and smaller than the first outer diameter Do1 of the limiting part 311, and the first inner diameter Di1 of the conductive wall 335 is larger than the first outer diameter Do1 of the limiting part 311, and the elastic arm 3342 of the elastic disk 334 has some elasticity relative to the outer ring 3341 and the inner ring 3343, therefore, Figure 18 As shown, while maintaining the connection between the elastic disc 334 and the connector 310, the connector 310 can move relative to the disc-shaped spring terminal 330 and the base plate 360 ​​in an adjustment direction DA perpendicular to the connection direction DM. In this way, when the connector 310 of the connector 300 is connected to other connectors, such as plugs, the connector 310 can move relative to the disc-shaped spring terminal 330 and the base plate 360 ​​in the adjustment direction DA, for example... Figure 18 The connector 300 is moved from the dotted line to the solid line to align with other connectors, thereby improving the connection compatibility and convenience between connector 300 and other connectors.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 19 The inner ring 3343 of the elastic disk 334 is composed of multiple arc-shaped components 33431. The arc-shaped components 33431 are separated from each other, that is, there is a gap Gi between adjacent arc-shaped components 33431. The elastic arm 3342 is connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components 33431 respectively, while the outer ring 3341 is a complete ring.

[0066] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can 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 claims.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, Include: A connector includes a limiting portion and a plug portion connected together, the plug portion extending along the connection direction; The base has a communicating accommodating space and an opening, the limiting part is located in the accommodating space, and the plug part passes through the opening; as well as A disc-shaped spring terminal is located in the accommodating space and is clamped between the base and the limiting part along the connection direction.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disc-shaped spring terminal includes: Outer ring, configured to abut the base; and A plurality of elastic arms are provided, the outer ring surrounds and connects the plurality of elastic arms, the plurality of elastic arms are separated from each other and each is at least partially raised relative to the outer ring, the plurality of elastic arms are configured to abut against the limiting portion.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base includes: The bottom shell has a connected bottom wall and side walls, the side walls surrounding a first inner diameter to define the accommodating space, the limiting portion having a first outer diameter, the first inner diameter being larger than the first outer diameter, and the outer ring being configured to abut against the bottom wall; as well as The cover is connected to the bottom shell and has an inner wall surface, which surrounds the opening according to a second inner diameter, and the plug portion has a second outer diameter, which is larger than the second outer diameter and smaller than the first outer diameter.

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom wall has a recessed space that connects to the accommodating space, and the outer ring is at least partially confined within the recessed space.

5. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting part has a first inclined surface, at least partially facing the cover, and the cover has a second inclined surface, at least partially facing the first inclined surface. The first inclined surface is inclined at a first angle relative to the connection direction, and the second inclined surface is inclined at a second angle relative to the connection direction. The first angle is greater than the second angle.

6. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The disc-shaped spring terminal includes: The inner ring, wherein the plurality of elastic arms are connected between the inner ring and the outer ring, and each of them protrudes at least partially relative to the inner ring and the outer ring and is curved.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner ring includes multiple arc-shaped components, which are separated from each other, and multiple elastic arms are respectively connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components.

8. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer ring includes multiple arc-shaped components, which are separated from each other, and multiple elastic arms are respectively connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components.

9. A connector, characterized in that, Include: Disc-shaped spring terminals, configured for connection to printed circuit boards; A top cover includes a cover portion and a plurality of wall portions, the cover portion having an opening, the plurality of wall portions being respectively connected and at least partially inclined to the cover portion and configured to connect to the disc-shaped spring terminals, the disc-shaped spring terminals being spaced apart from the cover portion and defining an accommodating space therein, the accommodating space communicating with the opening; and A connector includes a socket portion, a fixing portion, and a limiting portion. The fixing portion is connected between the socket portion and the limiting portion along the connection direction. The fixing portion is located in the opening, and the limiting portion is located in the accommodating space. The disc-shaped spring terminal at least partially abuts against the limiting portion.

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that, The disc-shaped spring terminal includes: Outer ring, configured to connect to the printed circuit board; Inner ring; and Multiple elastic arms are connected between the inner ring and the outer ring, and each of them protrudes at least partially relative to the inner ring and the outer ring in a curved shape, and the multiple elastic arms are configured to abut against the limiting portion.

11. The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that, The inner ring includes multiple arc-shaped components, which are separated from each other, and multiple elastic arms are respectively connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components.

12. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plurality of wall portions surround a first inner diameter, the limiting portion has a first outer diameter, the first inner diameter is larger than the first outer diameter, the cover portion has an inner wall surface, the inner wall surface surrounds a second inner diameter to define the opening, and the fixing portion has a second outer diameter, the second inner diameter is larger than the second outer diameter and smaller than the first outer diameter.

13. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that, The socket portion has a third outer diameter, which is larger than the second inner diameter.

14. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that, The multiple wall sections are separated from each other.

15. A connector, characterized in that, Include: Substrate, configured to connect to printed circuit boards; A disc-shaped spring terminal includes a resilient disc and a plurality of conductive walls. The resilient disc has an opening, and the resilient disc is separated from the substrate and defines an accommodating space therein. The accommodating space communicates with the opening. The plurality of conductive walls are connected to the outer edge of the resilient disc and configured to connect to the substrate. A connector includes a socket portion, a fixing portion, and a limiting portion. The fixing portion is connected between the socket portion and the limiting portion along the connection direction. The fixing portion is located in the opening, and the limiting portion is located in the accommodating space. The elastic disc at least partially abuts against the limiting portion.

16. The connector according to claim 15, characterized in that, The elastic disk includes: The outer ring connects the plurality of conductive walls; Inner ring, having the opening; and Multiple elastic arms are connected between the inner ring and the outer ring, and each of them protrudes at least partially relative to the inner ring and the outer ring in a curved shape, and the multiple elastic arms are configured to abut against the limiting portion.

17. The connector according to claim 16, characterized in that, The plurality of conductive walls surround the accommodating space according to a first inner diameter, the limiting portion has a first outer diameter, the first inner diameter is larger than the first outer diameter, the inner ring has an inner wall surface, the inner wall surface surrounds the opening according to a second inner diameter, and the fixing portion has a second outer diameter, the second inner diameter is larger than the second outer diameter and smaller than the first outer diameter.

18. The connector according to claim 17, characterized in that, The socket portion has a third outer diameter, which is larger than the second inner diameter.

19. The connector according to claim 16, characterized in that, The inner ring includes multiple arc-shaped components, which are separated from each other, and multiple elastic arms are respectively connected to one of the corresponding arc-shaped components.

20. The connector according to claim 15, characterized in that, The plurality of conductive walls are separated from each other.

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