Connector with grounding function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector with a grounding function, which is connected with a circuit board of external equipment, the connector with the grounding function comprises a connecting part, a plurality of conductive terminals, a limiting lantern ring and a grounding elastic piece, the plurality of conductive terminals are arranged on the connecting part, the limiting lantern ring is sleeved outside the connecting part, and the grounding elastic piece is arranged on the limiting lantern ring. The grounding elastic piece comprises a mounting part, a fixed connection part and a downward insertion part, the mounting part is mounted on the connecting part, the fixed connection part extends towards the direction of the limiting lantern ring and is clamped between the connecting part and the limiting lantern ring, the downward insertion part extends towards the direction of the circuit board, and the downward insertion part protrudes relative to the connecting part so as to be inserted into the circuit board. As the lower insertion part of the grounding elastic piece extends towards the direction of the circuit board, the lower insertion part can be vertically inserted into the circuit board. Therefore, even if the grounding elastic piece is plugged for many times, the grounding elastic piece is not easy to be damaged by pulling, so that when the grounding elastic piece is plugged on the circuit board, the grounding elastic piece is in effective contact with the circuit board, and a grounding effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a connector with a grounding function. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of electronic technology, electronic products are prevalent in every corner of society, such as computers, tablets, etc. When users want to transmit data signals or connect electronic products with other devices, connectors are generally needed for connection.

[0003] The front end of the conductive terminal of the existing connector can be inserted into the circuit board of the external device to achieve the purpose of conducting the connection. The existing connector is provided with a grounding structure, which is connected to the circuit board and can be quickly positioned. At the same time, noise or static electricity can be effectively conducted to the ground to avoid electric shock to the user.

[0004] However, the grounding structure of the existing connector is configured in a gasket shape, so that the gasket-shaped grounding structure is easily pulled off during repeated use, and the contact between the grounding structure and the circuit board fails. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a connector with a grounding function, aiming to solve the problem that the grounding structure of the existing connector is arranged in a gasket shape, the grounding structure is easily pulled off and fails to contact with the circuit board.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the connector with grounding function proposed by the utility model is connected to the circuit board of the external device, and the connector with grounding function includes:

[0007] Connecting part;

[0008] A plurality of conductive terminals, wherein the plurality of conductive terminals are disposed at the connecting portion, and a portion of the conductive terminals is bent and extended toward the circuit board;

[0009] A limiting collar, the limiting collar being sleeved on the outside of the connecting portion; and

[0010] A grounding elastic member, the grounding elastic member is installed on the connecting portion and is bent and extended in the direction of the circuit board. The grounding elastic member includes a mounting portion, a fixing portion and a lower plug-in portion. The mounting portion is installed on the connecting portion. The fixing portion extends in the direction of the limiting ring and is clamped between the connecting portion and the limiting ring. The lower plug-in portion extends in the direction of the circuit board and is protruded relative to the connecting portion so as to be plugged into the circuit board.

[0011] Optionally, the lower inserting portion and the fixing portion are respectively located on two opposite sides of the mounting portion.

[0012] Optionally, the mounting portion is provided with an avoidance groove, and the lower insertion portion is connected to the mounting portion in the avoidance groove and is bent and extended toward the direction of the circuit board.

[0013] Optionally, the fixing portion includes a plurality of elastic structural arms, and the plurality of elastic structural arms are arranged at intervals on the mounting portion, and each of the elastic structural arms is bent and extended toward the direction of the limiting ring at one end away from the mounting portion to contact the limiting ring, and the plurality of elastic structural arms are clamped between the connecting portion and the limiting ring.

[0014] Optionally, a clamping block is protruding from one side of the connecting portion close to the mounting portion, the mounting portion is provided with a clamping hole, the clamping block is clamped in the clamping hole, and the mounting portion is clamped in the connecting portion.

[0015] Optionally, each of the conductive terminals includes a fixed connection structure and a transmission portion, the fixed connection structure is arranged inside the connecting portion, and the transmission portion is bent and extended toward the direction of the circuit board.

[0016] Optionally, the connector with grounding function also includes a positioning block, a clamping groove is provided on the side of the connecting part close to the transmission part, the positioning block is installed in the clamping groove, the positioning block is provided with a through hole, and the transmission part passes through the through hole to be connected to the circuit board.

[0017] Optionally, protrusions are protruding from both sides of the positioning block, the connecting portion is provided with a groove, the groove is communicated with the clamping groove, and the protrusions are inserted into the grooves.

[0018] Optionally, there is a distance between the lower inserting portion and the transmission portion.

[0019] Optionally, hook structures are provided on both sides of the edge of the connecting portion protruding toward the circuit board, and the hook structures are used to buckle with the circuit board.

[0020] The grounding elastic member of the technical solution of the utility model is installed on the connecting part and is bent and extended in the direction of the circuit board. The grounding elastic member includes a mounting part, a fixing part and a lower plug-in part. The mounting part is installed on the connecting part, the fixing part extends in the direction of the limiting ring and is clamped between the connecting part and the limiting ring, the lower plug-in part extends in the direction of the circuit board, and the lower plug-in part is protruded relative to the connecting part to be plugged into the circuit board. Since the lower plug-in part of the grounding elastic member is extended in the direction of the circuit board, the lower plug-in part of the grounding elastic member can be vertically plugged into the circuit board. In this way, even after multiple plugging and unplugging, the grounding elastic member is not easily pulled and torn, so as to ensure that when the grounding elastic member is plugged into the circuit board, the grounding elastic member is in effective contact with the circuit board and plays a grounding role. Moreover, the grounding elastic member has elasticity that can support multiple compressions and is not easily crushed. The connection performance of the grounding elastic member is stable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a connector with a grounding function of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the connector with grounding function of the utility model from another viewing angle;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of a connector with a grounding function of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the connector with grounding function of the utility model connected to a circuit board;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a grounding elastic member of the utility model.

[0027] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0028] Label name Label name 100 Connectors 41 Installation Department 10 Connection 411 Avoidance slot 11 Card Block 412 Card hole 12 Buckle structure 42 Fixed part 13 Clip slot 421 Elastic structure arm 14 Grooves 43 lower part 20 Conductive terminal 50 Positioning block 21 Fixed connection structure 51 Raised 22 Transmission Department 52 Through Hole 30 Limiting ring 200 Circuit Board 40 Grounding elastic member

[0029] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0032] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] In addition, in the present utility model, descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text is to include three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B as an example", it includes solution A, or solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0034] The utility model provides a connector 100 with a grounding function. Figures 1 to 5 , Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a connector 100 with a grounding function according to the present utility model; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the connector 100 with a grounding function of the present invention from another viewing angle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of a connector 100 with a grounding function according to the present invention; Figure 4This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the connector 100 with a grounding function of the present invention connected to a circuit board 200; Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a grounding elastic member 40 of the utility model.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present utility model, Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the connector 100 with a grounding function proposed by the present invention is connected to a circuit board 200 of an external device. The connector 100 with a grounding function includes:

[0036] Connecting portion 10;

[0037] A plurality of conductive terminals 20, the plurality of conductive terminals 20 are disposed on the connecting portion 10, and a portion of the conductive terminals 20 is bent and extended toward the circuit board 200;

[0038] A limiting collar 30, which is sleeved on the outside of the connecting portion 10; and

[0039] The grounding elastic member 40 is installed on the connecting portion 10 and is bent and extended in the direction of the circuit board 200. The grounding elastic member 40 includes a mounting portion 41, a fixing portion 42 and a lower inserting portion 43. The mounting portion 41 is installed on the connecting portion 10. The fixing portion 42 extends in the direction of the limiting ring 30 and is clamped between the connecting portion 10 and the limiting ring 30. The lower inserting portion 43 extends in the direction of the circuit board 200, and the lower inserting portion 43 protrudes relative to the connecting portion 10 to be plugged into the circuit board 200.

[0040] In one embodiment, the grounding elastic member 40 is installed to the bottom of the connecting portion 10 through the mounting portion 41. A lower plug-in portion 43 is protruded from one side of the grounding elastic member 40, and the lower plug-in portion 43 is extended in the direction of the circuit board 200 so that it can be vertically plugged into the circuit board 200, thereby enabling the grounding elastic member 40 to be connected to the circuit board 200 through the lower plug-in portion 43 to play a grounding role. And because the lower plug-in portion 43 of the grounding elastic member 40 can be vertically plugged into the circuit board 200, after multiple plugging and unplugging, the grounding elastic member 40 is less likely to be torn than the gasket-shaped grounding structure, thereby ensuring that when the grounding elastic member 40 is plugged into the circuit board 200, the grounding elastic member 40 is effectively in contact with the circuit board 200, thereby playing a grounding role.

[0041] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the lower inserting portion 43 and the fixing portion 42 are respectively located on two opposite sides of the mounting portion 41 .

[0042] In one embodiment, the fixing portion 42 is disposed on one side of the mounting portion 41 close to the limiting collar 30, and the lower inserting portion 43 is disposed on the other side of the mounting portion 41. The lower inserting portion 43 extends toward the circuit board 200 to connect with the circuit board 200, and the fixing portion 42 extends toward the limiting collar 30 to contact and conduct electricity with the limiting collar 30.

[0043] In order to enable the grounding elastic member 40 to contact the limiting ring 30, the fixing portion 42 includes a plurality of elastic structural arms 421, and the plurality of elastic structural arms 421 are arranged at intervals on the mounting portion 41. One end of each elastic structural arm 421 away from the mounting portion 41 is bent and extended toward the direction of the limiting ring 30 to contact the limiting ring 30. The plurality of elastic structural arms 421 are clamped between the connecting portion 10 and the limiting ring 30.

[0044] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, three elastic structural arms 421 are arranged to extend obliquely toward the direction of the limiting collar 30, wherein the outer shape of the fixing portion 42 formed by connecting the multiple elastic structural arms 421 is W-shaped. The grounding elastic member 40 is provided with three elastic structural arms 421, so as to enhance the elasticity and make multiple contact points with the limiting collar 30. The three elastic structural arms 421 are located between the connecting portion 10 and the limiting collar 30.

[0045] In order to install the grounding elastic member 40 to the connecting portion 10 , a clamping block 11 is protruded from one side of the connecting portion 10 close to the mounting portion 41 . The mounting portion 41 is provided with a clamping hole 412 . The clamping block 11 is clamped in the clamping hole 412 , and the mounting portion 41 is clamped to the connecting portion 10 .

[0046] In one embodiment, a block 11 is protruding from the bottom of the connection portion 10, the block 11 cooperates with the hole 412, and the grounding elastic member 40 is fixed to the bottom of the connection portion 10. The block 11 can be set as a cylindrical structure or a square column, and the shape of the hole 412 corresponds to the shape of the block 11.

[0047] The present invention does not limit the shapes of the clamping block 11 and the clamping hole 412 .

[0048] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 5 As shown, each conductive terminal 20 includes a fixed connection structure 21 and a transmission portion 22 . The fixed connection structure 21 is disposed inside the connecting portion 10 , and the transmission portion 22 is bent and extended toward the circuit board 200 .

[0049] The transmission portion 22 of each conductive terminal 20 is used to connect with the circuit board 200 .

[0050] In order to limit the multiple conductive terminals 20 and prevent the multiple conductive terminals 20 from moving or tilting when being plugged into or unplugged from the circuit board 200, the connector 100 of the present invention also includes a positioning block 50. A clamping groove 13 is provided on the side of the connecting part 10 close to the transmission part 22. The positioning block 50 is installed in the clamping groove 13. The positioning block 50 is provided with a through hole 52. The transmission part 22 passes through the through hole 52 to be connected to the circuit board 200.

[0051] In one embodiment, the positioning block 50 is installed on a side of the connecting portion 10 away from the limiting collar 30, and the positioning block 50 is provided with a plurality of through holes 52 for limiting the transmission portion 22. The transmission portion 22 of the conductive terminal 20 passes through the through holes 52 and is exposed to the positioning block 50, and the positioning block 50 can limit the transmission portion 22 of the conductive terminal 20 to prevent the transmission portion 22 of the conductive terminal 20 from being skewed or moved.

[0052] In order to install the positioning block 50 on the connecting portion 10 , protrusions 51 are protruded from both sides of the positioning block 50 . The connecting portion 10 is provided with a groove 14 . The groove 14 is communicated with the clamping groove 13 . The protrusions 51 are inserted into the groove 14 .

[0053] In one embodiment, protrusions 51 are protruded from both sides of the positioning block 50 , and the two protrusions 51 are respectively inserted into the two grooves 14 of the connecting portion 10 , so that the positioning block 50 is installed on the connecting portion 10 .

[0054] In one embodiment, the mounting portion 41 is provided with an avoidance groove 411 , the lower inserting portion 43 is connected to the mounting portion 41 in the avoidance groove 411 and is bent and extended toward the circuit board 200 , and there is a distance between the lower inserting portion 43 and the transmission portion 22 .

[0055] In order to increase the connection stability between the connector 100 and the circuit board 200 , hook structures 12 are provided on both sides of the edge of the connecting portion 10 protruding toward the circuit board 200 , and the hook structures 12 are used to buckle with the circuit board 200 .

[0056] In one embodiment, hook structures 12 are protruding from both sides of the connection portion 10 , and the hook structures 12 can be buckled and connected with the circuit board 200 to make the connection between the connection portion 10 and the circuit board 200 more firmly.

[0057] The lower inserting portion 43 of the grounding elastic member 40 of the present invention extends toward the circuit board 200, and can be vertically plugged into the circuit board 200. After multiple plugging and unplugging, the grounding elastic member 40 is still not easily torn, ensuring that when the grounding elastic member 40 is plugged into the circuit board 200, the grounding elastic member 40 is effectively in contact with the circuit board 200, so as to play a grounding role.

[0058] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector with grounding function, characterized in that: Connected to a circuit board of an external device, the connector having a grounding function comprises: Connecting part; A plurality of conductive terminals, wherein the plurality of conductive terminals are disposed at the connecting portion, and a portion of the conductive terminals is bent and extended toward the circuit board; A limiting collar, the limiting collar being sleeved on the outside of the connecting portion; and A grounding elastic member, the grounding elastic member is installed on the connecting portion and is bent and extended in the direction of the circuit board. The grounding elastic member includes a mounting portion, a fixing portion and a lower plug-in portion. The mounting portion is installed on the connecting portion. The fixing portion extends in the direction of the limiting ring and is clamped between the connecting portion and the limiting ring. The lower plug-in portion extends in the direction of the circuit board and is protruding relative to the connecting portion so as to be plugged into the circuit board.

2. The connector with grounding function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower inserting portion and the fixing portion are respectively located on two opposite sides of the mounting portion.

3. The connector with grounding function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting portion is provided with an avoidance groove, and the lower inserting portion is connected to the mounting portion in the avoidance groove and is bent and extended toward the direction of the circuit board.

4. The connector with grounding function as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing portion includes a plurality of elastic structural arms, and the plurality of elastic structural arms are arranged at intervals on the mounting portion. One end of each of the elastic structural arms away from the mounting portion is bent and extended toward the direction of the limiting ring to contact the limiting ring. The plurality of elastic structural arms are clamped between the connecting portion and the limiting ring.

5. The connector with grounding function as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: A clamping block is protruding from one side of the connecting portion close to the mounting portion, the mounting portion is provided with a clamping hole, the clamping block is clamped in the clamping hole, and the mounting portion is clamped in the connecting portion.

6. The connector with grounding function as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Each of the conductive terminals includes a fixed connection structure and a transmission portion. The fixed connection structure is arranged inside the connecting portion, and the transmission portion is bent and extended toward the direction of the circuit board.

7. The connector with grounding function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector with grounding function also includes a positioning block, a clamping groove is provided on one side of the connecting part close to the transmission part, the positioning block is installed in the clamping groove, the positioning block is provided with a through hole, the transmission part passes through the through hole to be connected to the circuit board.

8. The connector with grounding function according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two sides of the positioning block are provided with protrusions, the connecting part is provided with a groove, the groove is communicated with the clamping groove, and the protrusion is inserted into the groove.

9. The connector with grounding function according to claim 6, characterized in that: There is a distance between the lower inserting portion and the transmission portion.

10. The connector with grounding function as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Both sides of the edge of the connecting portion are protruding toward the direction of the circuit board and are provided with hook structures, and the hook structures are used to be buckled with the circuit board.

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