Electrical connector structure

Abstract

The present application provides an electric connector structure, which comprises an electric connection assembly and a reinforcing plate. The electric connection assembly comprises an assembly body and a plurality of lines arranged on the assembly body, the plurality of lines having a first connecting end and a second connecting end; and the reinforcing plate is arranged on the second connecting end. One side of the reinforcing plate is a reinforcing plate welding surface, and the other side is a contact gold finger surface. A reinforcing plate welding area is arranged on the reinforcing plate welding surface, and the contact gold finger surface is in contact with the plurality of lines of the second connecting end. The reinforcing plate of the electric connection assembly is directly welded with the iron shell, which strengthens the stability of the connection structure, effectively transmits electricity or signals, and reduces signal attenuation through the specific arrangement of the lines of the electric connection assembly.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, most electrical connectors are positioned and fixed to the target electrical connector or circuit board by plugging or soldering. During plugging or soldering, the joint will be subjected to a large stress. If the soldering is not done properly or the force is not applied properly during plugging, it will often result in ineffective positioning and connection, or even loosening and failure to transmit electricity or signals effectively.

[0003] In view of this, the inventors have devoted themselves to painstaking research and finally completed the electrical connector structure 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 an electrical connector structure with a reinforcing plate that can reinforce the welding joint. The reinforcing plate has a welding surface and a welding area for direct welding with the iron shell, thereby making signal transmission more stable.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an electrical connector structure, including an electrical connection component and a reinforcing plate. The 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 end and a second connection end; and a reinforcing plate disposed on the second connection end, one side of the reinforcing plate being a reinforcing plate welding surface and the other side being a contact gold finger surface, the reinforcing plate welding surface being provided with a reinforcing plate welding area, the contact gold finger surface being in contact with the plurality of lines of the second connection end.

[0006] In one embodiment, an iron shell component is further included, which is disposed above the reinforcing plate. The iron shell component has an iron shell welding surface that can be welded to the welding area of ​​the reinforcing plate, and the iron shell welding surface of the iron shell component has several through holes to facilitate welding.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first connection end has an I / O connector, which may be, for example, a Type-C connector, but is not limited thereto.

[0008] This invention provides an electrical connector structure, comprising: an electrical connection component, a reinforcing plate, and an I / O connector. The electrical connection component includes a component body and a plurality of lines disposed on the component body. The plurality of lines have a first connection end and a second connection end. The reinforcing plate is disposed on the second connection end. One side of the reinforcing plate is a reinforcing plate welding surface, and the other side is a contact gold finger surface. A reinforcing plate welding area is provided on the welding surface of the reinforcing plate. The contact gold finger surface is in contact with the plurality of lines of the second connection end. An I / O connector is provided with a plurality of terminals, which are electrically connected to the lines. The width of the lines is greater than the width of the terminals.

[0009] In one embodiment, the lines are arranged from one side to the other as follows: ground wire, differential pair signal line, power line, ground wire, differential pair signal line, power line, ground wire, other signal lines, differential pair signal line, other signal lines, ground wire, power line, differential pair signal line, ground wire.

[0010] In one embodiment, the differential pair signal line is located between the ground line and the power line. The ground line is adjacent to the differential pair signal line. The ground line of the electrical connection assembly is shared with a housing ground line on the housing component.

[0011] The modular electrical connector of the present invention enhances the stability of the connection structure by providing a reinforcing plate to reinforce the welding structure at the welding point of the electrical connection component, thereby enabling the efficient transmission of electrical or signal energy. Furthermore, the specific arrangement of the lines in the electrical connection component reduces signal attenuation. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional composite view of the present invention from another perspective.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conductor arrangement of the present invention.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Electrical connector structure; 10-Electrical connection assembly; 102-First connection end; 104-Second connection end; 11-Component body; 12-Reinforcing plate; 122-Reinforcing plate welding surface; 123-Reinforcing plate welding area; 124-Contact gold finger surface; 20-Housing component; 22-Housing component welding surface; 222-Through hole; 30-I / O connector; 32-Housing component; 34-Housing grounding wire; D-Terminal; L-Line; G-Grounding wire; S-Differential pair signal line; V-Power line; O-Other signal lines. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following detailed description of various embodiments is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments are only used as examples and do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Please also refer to [the diagram]. Figure 2 , Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this invention is an electrical connector structure 1, including an electrical connection component 10 and a reinforcing plate 12. The electrical connection component 10 includes a component body 11 and a plurality of lines (not shown) disposed on the component body 11. The plurality of lines have a first connection end 102 and a second connection end 104. The reinforcing plate 12 is disposed on the side of the second connection end 104. One side of the reinforcing plate 12 is a reinforcing plate welding surface 122, and the other side is a contact gold finger surface 124. The reinforcing plate welding surface 122 is provided with a reinforcing plate welding area 123. The contact gold finger surface 124 is in contact with the plurality of lines of the second connection end 104. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 2 , Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the electrical connection component 10 is a flexible printed circuit (FPC) in one embodiment, but is not limited thereto. Viewed from the other side of the electrical connection component 10, the other side of the reinforcing plate 12 is the contact gold finger surface 124, which can be connected to, for example, the gold finger, spring, or conductor of the board end connector to form an electrical connection. A soldering part 14 is provided near the first connection end 102, which can be soldered to, for example, the connection end of an I / O connector to form an electrical connection.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of the present invention; please also refer to [other sources]. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, the present invention is an electrical connector structure 1. In addition to the electrical connection component 10 and the reinforcing plate 12, it may also include a metal shell 20. The metal shell 20 is disposed above the reinforcing plate 12. The metal shell 20 has a metal shell welding surface 22 that can be welded to the welding area 123 of the reinforcing plate. The metal shell welding surface 22 of the metal shell 20 has several through holes 222 to facilitate welding. The first connection end 102 has an I / O connector 30. The I / O connector 30 may be, for example, a Type-C connector, but is not limited thereto. The I / O connector 30 forms an electrical connection with the electrical connection component 10 by welding it to the welding part 14 of the electrical connection component 10 near the first connection end 102.

[0021] Figure 4 This is another perspective view of the present invention; please refer to it at the same time. Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, the electrical connector structure 1 includes an electrical connection component 10 whose component body 11 has a plurality of lines (not shown), the plurality of lines having a first connection end 102 and a second connection end 104; the iron shell 20 has been welded to the reinforcing plate 12, one side of the reinforcing plate 12 is the reinforcing plate welding surface 122, and the other side is the contact gold finger surface 124, and the contact gold finger surface 124 can be connected to, for example, the gold finger, spring, or conductor of the board end connector to form an electrical connection.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conductor arrangement of the present invention. Please also refer to [the diagram]. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the electrical connector structure 1 includes an electrical connection component 10, a reinforcing plate 12, and an I / O connector 30. The electrical connection component 10 includes a component body 11 and a plurality of lines disposed on the component body 11. The plurality of lines have a first connection end 102 and a second connection end 104. The reinforcing plate 12 is disposed on the second connection end 104. One side of the reinforcing plate 12 is a reinforcing plate welding surface 122, and the other side is a contact gold finger surface 124. The reinforcing plate welding surface 122 is provided with a reinforcing plate welding area 123. The contact gold finger surface 124 is in contact with the plurality of lines of the second connection end 104. The I / O connector 30 is provided with a plurality of terminals D, which are electrically connected to the line L.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conductor arrangement of the present invention. Please also refer to [the diagram]. Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, the electrical connection assembly 10 includes a plurality of lines L disposed within the assembly body 11. The arrangement of the plurality of lines L is special. As shown in the figure, the arrangement of the lines L from one side to the other is as follows: ground line G, differential pair signal line S, power line V, ground line G, differential pair signal line S, power line V, ground line G, other signal lines O, differential pair signal line S, other signal lines O, ground line G, power line V, differential pair signal line S, and ground line G. The plurality of terminals are electrically connected to the lines L. The width of each of the above-mentioned lines G, S, V, and O is greater than the width of the plurality of terminals D provided on the I / O connector 30, thereby reducing signal attenuation.

[0024] Please continue reading. Figure 5 Please also refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the differential pair signal line S is located between the ground line G and the power line V, the ground line G and the differential pair signal line S are adjacent, and the ground line G of the electrical connection component 10 is connected to the iron shell ground line 34 on the iron shell 32.

[0025] The modular electrical connector of the present invention strengthens the welding structure at the welding point by providing a reinforcing plate in the electrical connection component. The reinforcing plate has a welding surface and a welding area for direct welding to the metal shell, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection structure and enabling efficient transmission of electrical or signal energy. Furthermore, the specific arrangement of the circuitry in the electrical connection component reduces signal attenuation.

[0026] Although the I / O connector in this embodiment is a Type-C connector, in other embodiments, the I / O connector may also be other types of electrical 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 description of the present invention are still within the scope of the patent. Furthermore, no embodiment of the present invention needs to achieve all the objectives, advantages, or features disclosed in the present invention. In addition, the abstract and headings are only for assisting in patent document searches and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., mentioned in this specification are only used to name elements or distinguish different embodiments or scopes, and are not used to limit the upper or lower limit of the number of elements.

Claims

1. An electrical connector structure, characterized in that, include: 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; and A reinforcing plate is disposed at the second connection end. One side of the reinforcing plate is a reinforcing plate welding surface, and the other side is a contact gold finger surface. A reinforcing plate welding area is provided on the reinforcing plate welding surface. The contact gold finger surface is in contact with the plurality of lines of the second connection end.

2. The electrical connector structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an iron shell component, which is disposed above the reinforcing plate. The iron shell component has an iron shell welding surface that can be welded to the welding area of ​​the reinforcing plate.

3. The electrical connector structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The iron shell component has several through holes on its welding surface to facilitate welding.

4. The electrical connector structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection end has an I / O connector.

5. The electrical connector structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: This I / O connector is a Type-C connector.

6. An electrical connector structure, characterized in that, include: 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; A reinforcing plate is disposed at the second connection end. One side of the reinforcing plate is a reinforcing plate welding surface, and the other side is a contact gold finger surface. A reinforcing plate welding area is provided on the reinforcing plate welding surface. The contact gold finger surface is in contact with the plurality of lines of the second connection end. An I / O connector having a plurality of terminals that are electrically connected to the circuit; The width of the line is greater than the width of the terminal.

7. The electrical connector structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The arrangement of the lines from one side to the other is as follows: ground wire, differential pair signal line, power line, ground wire, differential pair signal line, power line, ground wire, other signal lines, differential pair signal line, other signal lines, ground wire, power line, differential pair signal line, ground wire.

8. The electrical connector structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The differential pair signal line is located between the ground line and the power line.

9. The electrical connector structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The grounding wire is adjacent to the differential pair signal line.

10. The electrical connector structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The grounding wire of the electrical connection assembly is shared with the grounding wire of the metal casing.

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