Modular electrical connector

Abstract

The present application provides a modular electrical connector, comprising a housing, an outer connector, an inner connector, an electrical connection assembly and a grommet. The outer connector is disposed in the housing, and the inner connector is disposed on a circuit board in the housing. The circuit board can have a first height and a second height relative to the bottom surface of the housing, and the first height is different from the second height. The flexible electrical connection assembly is used for connection, which can adapt to the circuit board with different heights in the housing, and improves the versatility and convenience in use.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, a typical modular electrical connector usually has multiple external connection ports arranged side by side on the outside of the housing, while the inside of the housing is electrically connected to the internal circuit board through an internal connector, forming a modular electrical connector. However, since the internal and external connectors are connected to the circuit board, and the internal and external connectors are not flexible enough to be set at different heights, it causes many inconveniences in use.

[0003] In view of this, the inventors have devoted themselves to painstaking research and finally completed the modular electrical connector of this case to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a modular electrical connector, wherein the external connector remains unchanged, while the internal connector can be adapted and adjusted to accommodate circuit boards of different heights.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a modular electrical connector, comprising a housing, an outer connector, an inner connector, an electrical connection assembly, and a cover; the outer connector is disposed within the housing and includes a plurality of first terminals exposed outside the housing, a first insulating structure, and an outer shell, the plurality of first terminals being coupled to the first insulating structure, and the outer shell covering the first insulating structure; the inner connector is disposed on a circuit board within the housing and includes a plurality of second terminals and a second insulating structure, the plurality of second terminals being coupled to the second insulating structure; the electrical connection assembly includes an assembly body and a plurality of lines disposed on the assembly body, the plurality of lines having first connection ends and second connection ends respectively correspondingly electrically connected to the plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals; the cover is disposed and covers the second connection ends and can be positioned relative to the inner connector; wherein the circuit board may have a first height and a second height relative to the bottom surface of the housing, the first height and the second height being different.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first height of the circuit board is less than the second height of the circuit board, and the vertical heights of the outer connector and the inner connector are different.

[0007] In one embodiment, the component body of the electrical connection component is bent, and the second connection end is misaligned with the first connection end. The electrical connection component is a flexible printed circuit (FPC), but is not limited thereto.

[0008] In one embodiment, the device includes a second external connector, which has the same vertical height as the external connector. It also includes a third external connector, which has a different vertical height from the external connector. Finally, it includes a fourth internal connector, which is disposed on the circuit board relative to the internal connector, and has the same vertical height as the internal connector.

[0009] This invention provides a modular electrical connector, comprising a housing, an outer connector, an inner connector, and an electrical connection assembly. The outer connector is disposed within the housing and includes a plurality of first terminals exposed outside the housing, a first insulating structure, and a housing component. The plurality of first terminals are coupled to the first insulating structure, and the housing component covers the first insulating structure. The inner connector is disposed on a circuit board within the housing and includes a plurality of second terminals and a second insulating structure. The plurality of second terminals are coupled to the second insulating structure. The electrical connection assembly includes an assembly body and a plurality of lines disposed on the assembly body. The plurality of lines have a first connection end and a second connection end respectively electrically connected to the plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals. The circuit board may have a first height and a second height relative to the bottom surface of the housing, and the first height and the second height are different.

[0010] The modular electrical connector of the present invention provides adaptability for circuit boards of different heights installed inside a housing. By using flexible electrical connection components, it can adapt to circuit boards of different heights inside the housing. In other words, the external connector remains unchanged, while the internal connector can be adapted to circuit boards of different heights, which improves the versatility of use and allows for individual repair of individual circuit boards and individual connectors when maintenance is required, thus improving the convenience of subsequent maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with the shell removed.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the internal and external connectors of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 6 This is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 7This is a side view of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Modular electrical connector; 2-Housing; 10-Outer connector; 102-First terminal; 104-First insulation structure; 106-Outer shell; 15-Inner connector; 152-Second terminal; 154-Second insulation structure; 17-Circuit board; 18-Electrical connection assembly; 182-Assembly body; 184-First connection end; 186-Second connection end; 19-Cover; 30-Third outer connector; 40-Fourth outer connector; H1-First height; H2-Second height. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and various embodiments, is provided. However, these embodiments are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of protection intended for this invention.

[0020] Figure 1 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the present invention is a modular electrical connector 1, including a body 2 and an outer connector 10. The first terminal 102 of the outer connector 10 is exposed outside the body 2. In addition, the present invention may also have a second outer connector 20, the second terminal 202 of the second outer connector 20 is exposed outside the body 2, and the vertical height of the outer connector 10 and the second outer connector 20 is the same. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in the state of having the shell removed. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the internal and external connectors of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; please also refer to [other sources]. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the present invention is a modular electrical connector 1, including a housing 2, an outer connector 10, an inner connector 15, an electrical connection assembly 18, and a cover 19; the outer connector 10 is disposed inside the housing 2, and includes a plurality of first terminals 102 exposed outside the housing 2, a first insulating structure 104, and an outer shell 106, the plurality of first terminals 102 being coupled to the first insulating structure 104, and the outer shell 106 covering the first insulating structure 104; the inner connector 15 is disposed on a circuit board 17 inside the housing 2, and the inner connector 15 includes a plurality of second terminals 15. 2 and a second insulating structure 154, wherein the plurality of second terminals 152 are coupled to the second insulating structure 154; the electrical connection assembly 18 includes an assembly body 182 and a plurality of lines (not shown) disposed on the assembly body, the plurality of lines having a first connection end 184 and a second connection end 186 respectively electrically connected to the plurality of first terminals 102 and second terminals 152; a cover 19 is disposed and covers the second connection end 186 and can be positioned relative to the inner connector 15; wherein the circuit board 17 relative to the bottom surface of the housing 2 may have a first height H1.

[0021] In one embodiment, the electrical connection component 18 and the component body 182 are bent and the second connection end 186 and the first connection end 184 are misaligned. The electrical connection component 18 is a flexible printed circuit board (FPC), and the circuit board is a printed circuit board, but is not limited thereto.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention; please refer to it at the same time. Figure 4 and Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the circuit board 17 may have a second height H2 relative to the bottom surface of the housing 2. This second height H2 is different from the first height H1. In this embodiment, the first height H1 of the circuit board 17 is smaller than the second height H2 of the circuit board 17. In other words, when the height of the circuit board 17 inside the housing 2 changes, an adaptive fit can be achieved by means of this invention. The outer connector 10 is fixed to the housing 2, and the inner connector 15 is fixed to the circuit board 17. The vertical heights of the outer connector 10 and the inner connector 15 are different. This includes a second outer connector 20, which has the same vertical height as the outer connector 10. This invention may also include a third outer connector 30, which is disposed on the opposite side of the outer connector 10 and has a different vertical height from the outer connector 10.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This is a side view of another embodiment of the present invention; please also refer to [other relevant documents]. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the circuit board 17 may have a first height H1 and a second height H2 relative to the bottom surface 22 of the housing 2, and the first height H1 is different from the second height H2. In other words, when the height of the circuit board 17 inside the housing 2 changes, an adaptive connection can be achieved by using the flexible electrical connection component 18 of the present invention. From the side view, the circuit board 17, by means of the flexible electrical connection component 18, can connect to the inner connector 15 while the height of the outer connector 10 remains unchanged, thus adapting to circuit boards 17 of different heights inside the housing 2 and improving the overall application level. Furthermore, this invention may also provide a third outer connector 30 and a fourth inner connector 40, which are disposed on the other side of the circuit board 17 relative to the outer connector 10 and the inner connector 15. The vertical height of the outer connector 10 and the third outer connector 30 varies depending on the distance between the circuit board 17 and the bottom surface 22 of the housing 2, and the fourth inner connector 40 has the same vertical height as the inner connector 15.

[0024] In one embodiment, the modular electrical connector 1 of the present invention includes a housing 2, an outer connector 10, an inner connector 15, and an electrical connection assembly 18. The outer connector 10 is disposed within the housing 2 and includes a plurality of first terminals 102 exposed outside the housing 2, a first insulating structure 104, and a housing 106. The plurality of first terminals 102 are coupled to the first insulating structure 104, and the housing 106 covers the first insulating structure 104. The inner connector 15 is disposed on a circuit board 17 within the housing 2 and includes a plurality of second terminals 152 and a second insulating structure 154. Sub-152 is combined with the second insulating structure 154; the electrical connection assembly 18 includes an assembly body 182 and a plurality of lines (not shown) disposed on the assembly body 182, the plurality of lines having a first connection end 184 and a second connection end 186 respectively electrically connected to the first terminal 102 and the second terminal 152; wherein, the circuit board 17 may have a first height H1 and a second height H2 relative to the bottom surface 22 of the housing 2, the first height H1 and the second height H2 are different; that is, the invention can omit the first cover 19, and still achieve the invention purpose and expected technical effect of this invention.

[0025] The modular electrical connector of the present invention provides adaptability for circuit boards of different heights installed inside a housing. By using flexible electrical connection components, it can adapt to circuit boards of different heights inside the housing, thereby improving the versatility of use. That is, the external connector remains unchanged, while the internal connector can be adapted and adjusted to match circuit boards of different heights, which also improves the versatility of use and the convenience of subsequent maintenance.

[0026] Although the external connector in this embodiment can be a USB Type-C socket connector and the internal connector can be a wire-to-board connector, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the external and internal connectors can also be other types of connectors.

[0027] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made based on the content of this invention are still within the scope of this patent. Furthermore, no embodiment of the present invention needs to achieve all the objectives, advantages, or features disclosed herein. In addition, the abstract and headings are merely for assisting in patent document searches and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this invention are only used to name elements or distinguish different embodiments or scopes, and are not intended to limit the upper or lower limit of the number of elements.

Claims

1. A modular electrical connector, characterized in that, include: A shell; An external connector is disposed within the housing. The external connector includes a plurality of first terminals exposed outside the housing, a first insulating structure, and a housing member. The plurality of first terminals are coupled to the first insulating structure, and the housing member covers the first insulating structure. An internal connector is disposed on a circuit board inside the housing. The internal connector includes a plurality of second terminals and a second insulating structure, wherein the plurality of second terminals are coupled to the second insulating structure. An electrical connection assembly includes a component body and a plurality of lines disposed on the component body, the plurality of lines having a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal respectively electrically connected to the plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals; and A pressure cap is provided and covers the second connecting end and can be positioned relative to the inner connector; The circuit board may have a first height and a second height relative to the bottom surface of the housing, and the first height and the second height are different.

2. The modular electrical connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first height of the circuit board is smaller than the second height of the circuit board.

3. The modular electrical connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The external connector and the internal connector have different vertical heights.

4. The modular electrical connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The body of the electrical connection assembly is bent, and the second connection end is misaligned with the first connection end.

5. The modular electrical connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The electrical connection component is a flexible circuit board.

6. The modular electrical connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: This circuit board is a printed circuit board.

7. The modular electrical connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It includes a second external connector, which has the same vertical height as the first external connector.

8. The modular electrical connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It includes a third external connector, and the vertical heights of the third external connector and the external connector are different.

9. The modular electrical connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It includes a fourth inner connector, which is disposed on the circuit board relative to the inner connector, and the fourth inner connector and the inner connector have the same vertical height.

10. A modular electrical connector, characterized in that, include: A shell; An external connector is disposed within the housing. The external connector includes a plurality of first terminals exposed outside the housing, a first insulating structure, and a housing member. The plurality of first terminals are coupled to the first insulating structure, and the housing member covers the first insulating structure. An internal connector, disposed on a circuit board within the housing, includes a plurality of second terminals and a second insulating structure, the plurality of second terminals being coupled to the second insulating structure; and An electrical connection component includes a component body and a plurality of lines disposed on the component body, the plurality of lines having a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal respectively electrically connected to the plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals. The circuit board has a first height and a second height relative to the bottom surface of the housing, and the first height and the second height are different.

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