Connecting assembly and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a connecting assembly and electronic equipment, and belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment. The connecting assembly comprises a first connector, a second connector and a protection piece. The first connector comprises a first connecting surface, the surface of the second connector is provided with a second connecting surface, and the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface can be connected along a first direction; the protection piece is located on the first connector, and the protection piece continuously covers at least partial area of the first connecting surface; and / or, the protection member is located on the second connector, and the protection member continuously covers at least partial area of the second connection surface. The connecting assembly provided by the utility model can overcome the problems that the connector is easy to damage and deform after being miniaturized and miniaturized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of electronic technology, in particular to a connection component and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] A board-to-board connector (BTB) is an electronic component used to connect two circuit boards together. Board-to-board connectors can be used to transmit power, signals, and data to achieve communication and interconnection between circuit boards.

[0003] However, with the miniaturization and development of electronic equipment, the size of board-to-board connectors has become smaller and smaller, and the structural strength has decreased, making them prone to breakage and deformation during the fastening process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a connection component and electronic equipment, which can solve the problem that the structural strength of a board-to-board connector is reduced and is prone to breakage and deformation during the fastening process.

[0005] The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] In one aspect, a connection assembly is provided, the connection assembly comprising: a first connector, a second connector and a protective member;

[0007] The first connector comprises a first connection surface, and the second connector surface is provided with a second connection surface, and the first connection surface and the second connection surface can be connected along a first direction;

[0008] The protective member is located on the first connector and continuously covers at least a portion of the first connection surface; and / or the protective member is located on the second connector and continuously covers at least a portion of the second connection surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first connection surface is provided with a plug-in groove, and the second connection surface is provided with a plug-in boss, and the plug-in groove and the plug-in boss can be plug-connected along a first direction;

[0010] The protective member continuously covers at least one of the inner surface of the plugging groove, the first connecting surface located around the plugging groove, and the outer surface of the first connector connected to the first connecting surface;

[0011] The protective member continuously covers the outer surface of the plug-in boss.

[0012] In some embodiments, the inner surface of the plug-in groove includes a groove bottom wall and groove side walls connected in sequence, and the protective member continuously covers the groove bottom wall and the groove side walls;

[0013] and / or,

[0014] The outer surface of the first connector includes a body side wall, and the protective member continuously covers the body side wall.

[0015] In some embodiments, a functional boss is provided in the plug-in groove, and the functional boss protrudes outward along the bottom wall of the plug-in groove; an avoidance groove is provided on the plug-in boss, and the avoidance groove is recessed inward along the boss top wall of the plug-in boss;

[0016] The functional boss is plug-connected with the avoidance groove along the first direction;

[0017] The protective member continuously covers the functional boss; the protective member continuously covers the avoidance groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, the insertion groove includes a first end portion, and the protective member is located at the first end portion and continuously covers all surfaces of the first end portion;

[0019] The plug-in boss includes a second end portion, and the protective member is located at the second end portion and continuously covers all surfaces of the second end portion.

[0020] In some embodiments, the plug-in groove further includes a first functional portion, the first functional portion is provided with a plurality of first terminals arranged at intervals; the plug-in boss further includes a second functional portion, the second functional portion is provided with a plurality of second terminals arranged at intervals;

[0021] When the plug-in groove and the plug-in boss are in plug-in state, the first terminal and the second terminal are in electrical contact and connection.

[0022] In some embodiments, the first connector further includes a third connection surface, and the third connection surface is arranged opposite to the first connection surface along the first direction;

[0023] At least a portion of the protective member extends along the first direction to the third connecting surface and forms a flange structure bent away from the first connector, wherein the flange structure is used for connecting and fixing the protective member.

[0024] In some embodiments, the second connector further includes a fourth connection surface, and the fourth connection surface is arranged opposite to the second connection surface along the first direction;

[0025] At least a portion of the protective member extends along the first direction to the fourth connecting surface and forms a flange structure bent away from the second connector, wherein the flange structure is used for connecting and fixing the protective member.

[0026] In some embodiments, the protective member and the first connector or the second connector are an integral injection-molded structure.

[0027] On the other hand, an electronic device is provided, wherein the electronic device comprises the connection assembly described in the utility model.

[0028] The beneficial effects brought by the technical solution provided by the utility model include at least:

[0029] The connection assembly of the utility model includes a first connector and a second connector connected to each other. A protective member covering a partial area of ​​the connector is provided on the first connector or the second connector. The protective member can enhance the local or overall structural strength of the first connector or the second connector, thereby overcoming the problems of breakage and deformation that are prone to occur after the connector is miniaturized and micro-miniaturized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 It is a structural exploded view of the connection assembly provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a connection assembly provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a first connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a second connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 is a structural cross-sectional view of a first connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 6 is a structural cross-sectional view of a second connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 7 is a structural cross-sectional view of a first connector provided by another embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 8 It is a structural cross-sectional view of a second connector provided by another embodiment of the utility model.

[0039] The reference numerals in the figures represent respectively:

[0040] 1. A first connector;

[0041] 11. first connection surface; 111. plug-in groove; 1111. groove bottom wall; 1112. groove side wall; 1113. functional boss; 1114. first end; 1115. first functional part; 1116. first terminal; 12. body side wall; 13. third connection surface;

[0042] 2. A second connector;

[0043] 21, second connection surface; 211, plug-in boss; 2111, avoidance groove; 2112, second end; 2113, second functional part; 2114, second terminal; 22, fourth connection surface;

[0044] 3. Protective parts;

[0045] 31. Flanged structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Here, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the utility model. Instead, they are only examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the utility model as detailed in the attached claims.

[0047] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the attached Figure 1 The orientation or positional relationship shown is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of the present invention have the same meanings as commonly understood by those skilled in the art.

[0049] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clear, the implementation mode of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] On the one hand, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a connection assembly, which includes: a first connector 1, a second connector 2 and a protective member 3.

[0051] The first connector 1 includes a first connection surface 11 , and the second connector 2 has a second connection surface 21 on its surface. The first connection surface 11 and the second connection surface 21 can be connected along a first direction.

[0052] The protective member 3 is located on the first connector 1 and continuously covers at least a portion of the first connection surface 11 ; and / or, the protective member 3 is located on the second connector 2 and continuously covers at least a portion of the second connection surface 21 .

[0053] The connection assembly of the utility model includes a first connector 1 and a second connector 2 connected to each other. A protective member 3 covering a partial area of ​​the connection surface is provided on the first connector 1 or the second connector 2. The protective member 3 can enhance the local or overall structural strength of the first connector 1 or the second connector 2, thereby overcoming the problems of breakage and deformation that are prone to occur after the connector is miniaturized and micro-miniaturized.

[0054] Exemplarily, the protective member 3 is located on the first connector 1, and the protective member 3 continuously covers at least a portion of the first connection surface 11 of the first connector 1. The area of ​​the first connection surface 11 covered by the protective member 3 may be a local area of ​​the first connection surface 11 that is prone to damage or deformation, or may be the entire area of ​​the first connection surface 11.

[0055] In another exemplary embodiment, the protective member 3 is located on the second connector 2, and the protective member 3 continuously covers at least a portion of the second connection surface 21 of the second connector 2. The area of ​​the second connection surface 21 covered by the protective member 3 may be a local area of ​​the second connection surface 21 that is prone to damage or deformation, or may be the entire area of ​​the second connection surface 21.

[0056] In another exemplary embodiment, the number of the protective members 3 is at least two. One of the protective members 3 is located on the first connector 1, and the protective member 3 continuously covers at least a portion of the first connection surface 11 of the first connector 1; and the other protective member 3 is located on the second connector 2, and the protective member 3 continuously covers at least a portion of the second connection surface 21 of the second connector 2.

[0057] In some possible implementations, the strength of the protective member 3 is greater than the strength of the first connector 1 or the strength of the second connector 2. For example, the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are plastic structures, and the protective member 3 is a metal structure, so that the local or overall strength of the first connector 1 or the second connector 2 is improved by virtue of the high strength of the metal structure.

[0058] Combination Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the first connection surface 11 is provided with an inserting groove 111, and the second connection surface 21 is provided with an inserting boss 211, and the inserting groove 111 and the inserting boss 211 can be plug-connected along a first direction.

[0059] The protective member 3 continuously covers at least one of the inner surface of the plug-in groove 111, the first connecting surface 11 located around the plug-in groove 111, and the outer surface of the first connector 1 connected to the first connecting surface 11; the protective member 3 continuously covers the outer surface of the plug-in boss 211.

[0060] The first connection surface 11 of the first connector 1 of this embodiment is provided with an inserting groove 111 , and the inserting groove 111 is used to accommodate the inserting boss 211 of the second connector 2 , so as to realize the connection between the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 .

[0061] However, the plug groove 111 and the plug boss 211 cannot be designed with high strength in a miniaturized and microminiaturized connector, and are the main parts that are damaged and deformed. Therefore, by covering at least one of the inner surface of the plug groove 111, the first connection surface 11 around the plug groove 111, and the outer surface of the first connector 1 with a protective member 3, the plug groove 111 and the connector structure around the plug groove 111 can be partially structurally reinforced. By covering the plug boss 211 with a protective member 3, the plug boss 211 can be partially structurally reinforced.

[0062] Exemplarily, the protective member 3 continuously covers the inner surface of the plug-in groove 111; or, the protective member 3 continuously covers the first connecting surface 11 around the plug-in groove 111; or, the protective member 3 continuously covers the outer surface of the first connector 1 connected to the first connecting surface 11; or, the protective member 3 continuously covers the inner surface of the plug-in groove 111 and the first connecting surface 11 around the plug-in groove 111 at the same time; or the protective member 3 continuously covers the inner surface of the plug-in groove 111 and the outer surface of the first connector 1 connected to the first connecting surface 11 at the same time; or, the protective member 3 continuously covers the first connecting surface 11 around the plug-in groove 111 and the outer surface of the first connector 1 connected to the first connecting surface 11 at the same time; or, the protective member 3 continuously covers the inner surface of the plug-in groove 111, the first connecting surface 11 around the plug-in groove 111, and the outer surface of the first connector 1 connected to the first connecting surface 11 at the same time.

[0063] Combination Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner surface of the insertion groove 111 includes a groove bottom wall 1111 and groove side walls 1112 connected in sequence, and the protective member 3 continuously covers the groove bottom wall 1111 and the groove side walls 1112 .

[0064] By continuously covering the groove bottom wall 1111 and the groove side wall 1112 with the protective member 3, the high-strength protective member 3 can be used to enhance the relative structural stability of the groove bottom wall 1111 and the groove side wall 1112, thereby improving the structural strength of the entire plug-in groove 111 and preventing the plug-in groove 111 from being damaged or deformed during the plug-in process.

[0065] Combination Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer surface of the first connector 1 includes a body side wall 12 , and the protective member 3 continuously covers the body side wall 12 .

[0066] Through the above arrangement, the protective member 3 can not only continuously cover the groove bottom wall 1111 and the groove side wall 1112, but also cover the main body side wall 12 of the first connector 1, thereby continuously covering part of the structure of the first connector 1 and improving the structural strength of the first connector 1.

[0067] The continuous covering of the protective member 3 can be understood as the protective member 3 covering the bottom wall 1111 of the groove and the protective member 3 covering the side wall 1112 of the groove being an integrated structure, and there are no structures such as grooves, holes, and seams on the protective member 3 that damage the local strength or the overall strength. For example, it is an integral injection-molded metal structure, an integral stamping-molded sheet metal structure, etc. Alternatively, the two parts of the protective member 3 can be combined into a stable integral body by welding, crimping, etc.

[0068] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a functional boss 1113 is provided in the plug-in groove 111, and the functional boss 1113 protrudes outward along the groove bottom wall 1111 of the plug-in groove 111; the plug-in boss 211 is provided with an avoidance groove 2111, and the avoidance groove 2111 is recessed inward along the boss top wall of the plug-in boss 211; the functional boss 1113 is plug-connected with the avoidance groove 2111 along the first direction.

[0069] The protective member 3 continuously covers the functional boss 1113 ; the protective member 3 continuously covers the avoidance groove 2111 .

[0070] In the present embodiment, a functional boss 1113 is arranged in the plug-in groove 111 of the first connector 1. When the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are plugged together, the functional boss 1113 is plugged into the avoidance groove 2111. The protective member 3 continuously covers the functional boss 1113 and the avoidance groove 2111, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the functional boss 1113 and the avoidance groove 2111. The functional boss 1113 can increase the working area in the plug-in groove 111, and the first connector 1 has more area for arranging the electrical terminals, thereby improving the signal transmission capability of the first connector 1.

[0071] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the plug-in groove 111 includes a first end 1114, and the protective member 3 is located at the first end 1114 and continuously covers all surfaces of the first end 1114. The first end 1114 of the plug-in groove 111 is located at the end of the entire first connector 1. During the plug-in process of the first connector 1, the end is usually the main stress-bearing area, with a greater risk of damage and deformation, so the protective member 3 is used to cover the first end 1114 of the plug-in groove 111. Exemplarily, the protective member 3 integrally covers the groove bottom wall 1111, the groove side wall 1112, the first connection surface 11, and the body side wall 12 of the first end 1114.

[0072] The plug-in boss 211 includes a second end 2112, and the protective member 3 is located at the second end 2112 and continuously covers all surfaces of the second end 2112. The second end 2112 of the plug-in boss 211 is located at the end of the entire second connector 2. During the plug-in process, the end of the second connector 2 is the main stress-bearing area, which has a greater risk of damage and deformation. Therefore, the protective member 3 is used to cover the second end 2112 of the plug-in boss 211. Exemplarily, the protective member 3 integrally covers the side walls and top walls of the plug-in boss 211 at the second end 2112, and the second connecting surface 21 adjacent thereto.

[0073] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the plug-in groove 111 also includes a first functional portion 1115, and the first functional portion 1115 is provided with a plurality of first terminals 1116 arranged at intervals; the plug-in boss 211 also includes a second functional portion 2113, and the second functional portion 2113 is provided with a plurality of second terminals 2114 arranged at intervals; when the plug-in groove 111 and the plug-in boss 211 are in the plugged state, the first terminal 1116 and the second terminal 2114 are electrically contacted and connected.

[0074] A plurality of first terminals 1116 are arranged in the plug-in groove 111 using the first functional part 1115, and a plurality of second terminals 2114 are arranged on the plug-in boss 211 using the second functional part 2113. In the plug-in state of the plug-in groove 111 and the plug-in boss 211, the first terminals 1116 and the second terminals 2114 are electrically contacted and connected, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the first connector 1 and the second connector 2.

[0075] Combination Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the first connector 1 further includes a third connection surface 13, and the third connection surface 13 is arranged opposite to the first connection surface 11 along the first direction. At least a portion of the protective member 3 extends along the first direction to the third connection surface 13, and forms a flange structure 31 bent away from the first connector 1, and the flange structure 31 is used for connecting and fixing the protective member 3.

[0076] Combination Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the second connector 2 also includes a fourth connecting surface 22, and the fourth connecting surface 22 is arranged opposite to the second connecting surface 21 along the first direction; at least a portion of the protective member 3 extends to the fourth connecting surface 22 along the first direction, and forms a flange structure 31 bent back to the second connector 2, and the flange structure 31 is used for connecting and fixing the protective member 3.

[0077] Exemplarily, the first connector 1 is fixedly connected to the circuit board with the third connection surface 13, and the first terminal 1116 is welded to the plated circuit on the circuit board. The second connector 2 is fixedly connected to another circuit board with the fourth connection surface 22, and the second terminal 2114 is welded to the plated circuit on the circuit board. After the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are plugged and connected, the first terminal 1116 and the second terminal 2114 are electrically contacted and connected, so that the plated circuits on the two circuit boards are electrically connected.

[0078] By bending the protective member 3 to form a flange structure 31, the protective member 3 can be connected and fixed to the corresponding circuit board through the flange structure 31, and then the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding circuit board by covering and protecting the first connecting surface 11 or the second connecting surface 21 of the protective member 3.

[0079] Among them, circuit boards include printed circuit boards (Printed Circuit Board, PCB), flexible printed circuit boards (Flexible Printed Circuit board, FPC), soft-rigid combination boards, etc.

[0080] In some embodiments, the protective member 3 and the first connector 1 or the second connector 2 are integrally formed by injection molding. For example, the protective member 3 and the first connector 1 are connected as an integral structure by a two-color injection molding process; the protective member 3 and the second connector 2 are connected as an integral structure by a two-color injection molding process.

[0081] On the other hand, this embodiment provides an electronic device, which includes the connection assembly of the utility model. The electronic device of this embodiment adopts the connection assembly of the utility model and has all the beneficial technical effects of all the embodiments herein.

[0082] It should be noted that in the description of the present utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0083] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "certain embodiments", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention.

[0084] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connection assembly, characterized in that: The connection assembly comprises: a first connector (1), a second connector (2) and a protective member (3); The first connector (1) comprises a first connecting surface (11), and the second connector (2) is provided with a second connecting surface (21) on its surface, and the first connecting surface (11) and the second connecting surface (21) are capable of connecting along a first direction; The protective member (3) is located on the first connector (1), and the protective member (3) continuously covers at least a portion of the first connection surface (11); and / or the protective member (3) is located on the second connector (2), and the protective member (3) continuously covers at least a portion of the second connection surface (21).

2. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection surface (11) is provided with a plug-in groove (111), and the second connection surface (21) is provided with a plug-in boss (211), and the plug-in groove (111) and the plug-in boss (211) can be plug-connected along a first direction; The protective member (3) continuously covers at least one of the inner surface of the plugging groove (111), the first connecting surface (11) located around the plugging groove (111), and the outer surface of the first connector (1) in contact with the first connecting surface (11); The protective member (3) continuously covers the outer surface of the plug-in boss (211).

3. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner surface of the plug-in groove (111) comprises a groove bottom wall (1111) and groove side walls (1112) connected in sequence, and the protective member (3) continuously covers the groove bottom wall (1111) and the groove side walls (1112); and / or, The outer surface of the first connector (1) comprises a body side wall (12), and the protective member (3) continuously covers the body side wall (12).

4. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug-in groove (111) is provided with a functional boss (1113), and the functional boss (1113) protrudes outward along the groove bottom wall (1111) of the plug-in groove (111); the plug-in boss (211) is provided with an avoidance groove (2111), and the avoidance groove (2111) is recessed inward along the boss top wall of the plug-in boss (211); The functional boss (1113) is plug-connected with the avoidance groove (2111) along the first direction; The protective member (3) continuously covers the functional boss (1113); the protective member (3) continuously covers the avoidance groove (2111).

5. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug-in groove (111) comprises a first end portion (1114), and the protective member (3) is located at the first end portion (1114) and continuously covers all surfaces of the first end portion (1114); The plug-in boss (211) comprises a second end portion (2112), and the protective member (3) is located at the second end portion (2112) and continuously covers all surfaces of the second end portion (2112).

6. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug-in groove (111) further comprises a first functional portion (1115), wherein the first functional portion (1115) is provided with a plurality of first terminals (1116) arranged at intervals; the plug-in boss (211) further comprises a second functional portion (2113), wherein the second functional portion (2113) is provided with a plurality of second terminals (2114) arranged at intervals; When the plug-in groove (111) and the plug-in boss (211) are in a plug-in state, the first terminal (1116) and the second terminal (2114) are in electrical contact and connection.

7. The connection assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first connector (1) further comprises a third connecting surface (13), wherein the third connecting surface (13) and the first connecting surface (11) are arranged opposite to each other along the first direction; At least part of the protective member (3) extends along the first direction to the third connection surface (13), and forms a flange structure (31) bent away from the first connector (1), and the flange structure (31) is used for connecting and fixing the protective member (3).

8. The connection assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The second connector (2) further comprises a fourth connecting surface (22), wherein the fourth connecting surface (22) and the second connecting surface (21) are arranged opposite to each other along the first direction; At least part of the protective member (3) extends along the first direction to the fourth connection surface (22) and forms a flange structure (31) bent away from the second connector (2), the flange structure (31) being used for connecting and fixing the protective member (3).

9. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective member (3) and the first connector (1) or the second connector (2) are an integral injection-molded structure.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises the connection assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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