Connector module with power connector and Type C connector
By designing a connector module that combines power connectors and Type C connectors, the problem of increasing size and difficulty in dissipating heat caused by traditional design is solved, and the thinner design of electronic devices and optimized heat dissipation effect of electronic devices is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421283733.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-05-02
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-06
AI Technical Summary
The traditional separation design of power connectors and signal connectors leads to an increase in the size of electronic devices, affecting portability, and the heat dissipation design is difficult and affecting the operation efficiency of the equipment.
Design a connector module that combines power connectors and Type C connectors. By integrating power connectors and Type C connectors, they are arranged left and right along the horizontal axis direction, optimize the heat dissipation scheme and control the vertical axis height.
It realizes the thinner design of electronic equipment, reduces internal space requirements, optimizes heat dissipation effect, improves the overall performance and efficiency of the equipment, and improves the convenience of maintenance and updates.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a connector module, which relates to a connector module integrating a power connector and a Type C connector, wherein the power connector and the Type C connector are arranged in a left-right arrangement along a horizontal axis direction. Background Art
[0002] In today's rapidly developing technological era, connectors play a vital role. They are the basis for communication and energy transmission between electronic devices. With the advancement of technology and changes in consumer demand, the requirements for connectors are also constantly evolving. In particular, as electronic devices become more portable and feature-rich, the demand for more efficient and multi-functional connection solutions is increasing.
[0003] Traditionally, power connectors and signal connectors are usually designed as two independent components, used for power supply and data transmission respectively. However, the aforementioned separation design requires more space in electronic devices to design and accommodate the two connectors separately, which increases the size of electronic devices and limits their portability. In addition, for high-performance devices, the heat dissipation design of connectors is often a major focus. However, the separation design of traditional connectors will make heat dissipation design difficult, and even the heat dissipation effect cannot be optimized, affecting the operating efficiency of electronic products.
[0004] In summary, as electronic devices become more complex and feature-rich, the requirements for connectors are also constantly increasing. Traditional connector designs can no longer meet the needs of modern devices. Therefore, developing a new connector module that can effectively integrate power connectors and signal connectors without making the height of the connector module too high and affecting the thickness of the electronic device has become a major focus of the present invention. Utility Model Content
[0005] The USB Type-C connector has received widespread industry support and has become a standard choice for a variety of electronic devices, including smartphones, tablet computers, laptops, and other consumer electronic products. Therefore, the inventors have integrated the Type-C connector with the power connector and developed a connector module of the present invention that has both a power connector and a Type C connector. It is hoped that the advent of the present invention will gain the favor of consumers and have a positive impact on the sustainability of the entire electronics manufacturing industry.
[0006] One object of the utility model is to provide a connector module having both a power connector and a Type C connector, comprising a power connector and a Type C connector, wherein the power connector comprises a power insulating body and at least one power terminal, the power insulating body is provided with a receiving portion and at least one power portion, and the receiving portion and each of the power portions are arranged left and right along a horizontal axis direction, the receiving portion is also provided with a receiving space, and each of the power portions is respectively provided with at least one power terminal space; the front end of each of the power terminals can be respectively located in the corresponding power terminal space, and the rear end of each of the power terminals can extend out of the power insulating body and can be bent and extended downward; the Type C connector can be located in the receiving space of the receiving portion; in this way, the connector module can not only facilitate the control of the height in the vertical axis direction, but also help the staff in this field to optimize the heat dissipation solution.
[0007] Optionally, a gap is provided between the receiving portion and the power supply portion, and a metal positioning sheet is installed in the gap, and the positioning pins of the metal positioning sheet can be exposed from the bottom surface of the power supply insulation body.
[0008] Optionally, the horizontal height of the inner top wall of the accommodating space exceeds the horizontal height of the inner top wall of each power terminal space.
[0009] Optionally, at least a portion of the top surface of the power supply portion is lower than the top surface of the accommodating portion to form a clearance space, and the clearance space is provided with a snap mechanism.
[0010] Optionally, the highest point of the buckle mechanism exceeds the horizontal height of the inner top wall of the accommodating space.
[0011] Optionally, the front side of the receiving portion is actually flush with the front side of each power supply unit, and the rear side of the receiving portion is more protruding than the rear side of each power supply unit.
[0012] Optionally, the rear end of the Type C connector may also protrude from the rear side of the receiving portion.
[0013] Optionally, a power supply unit is provided on the left or right side of the receiving portion.
[0014] Optionally, a power supply unit is respectively provided on the left side and the right side of the receiving portion.
[0015] Optionally, the connector module further includes a metal shell, wherein the metal shell is provided with a shell space, and the shell space is used to accommodate the power supply insulation body.
[0016] Optionally, at least one retreat space is provided on the top surface of the metal shell.
[0017] Optionally, at least one coupling portion is provided on the bottom side of the metal shell.
[0018] Optionally, the metal shell is provided with at least one first connection portion, and the power supply insulating body is provided with at least one second connection portion, and each of the second connection portions can be respectively connected to each corresponding first connection portion.
[0019] In order to further understand the purpose, technical features and effects of the present invention, the following are attached with drawings and detailed descriptions of preferred specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of a connector module according to a first embodiment of the present utility model is shown;
[0021] Figure 2 A front perspective schematic diagram of a connector module according to a first embodiment of the present utility model is shown;
[0022] Figure 3 A rear perspective schematic diagram of a connector module according to a first embodiment of the utility model is shown;
[0023] Figure 4 A front view schematic diagram of a connector module according to a first embodiment of the present utility model is shown;
[0024] Figure 5 A schematic side view of a connector module according to a first embodiment of the present utility model is shown;
[0025] Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector module according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the utility model is shown;
[0026] Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector module according to another modified example of the first embodiment of the utility model is shown;
[0027] Figure 8 An exploded schematic diagram of a connector module according to a second embodiment of the present utility model is shown;
[0028] Fig. 9 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector module according to a second embodiment of the present utility model is shown;
[0029] Fig.10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector module of a modified example of the second embodiment of the present utility model; and
[0030] Fig.11 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector module according to another modified example of the second embodiment of the utility model is shown.
[0031] Reference numerals:
[0032] 1,1A,1B: Power connector
[0033] 11: Power supply insulation body
[0034] 111: Containment Department
[0035] 1110: Containment Space
[0036] 113: Power supply
[0037] 1130: Power terminal space
[0038] 115: Make room
[0039] 117: Second connection part
[0040] 13: Power terminal
[0041] 15: Gap
[0042] 17: Buckle mechanism
[0043] 2: Type C connector
[0044] 21: Insulation
[0045] 22:Terminal
[0046] 23: Shell
[0047] 25: Fixed foot
[0048] 3:Metal positioning piece
[0049] 31: Positioning foot
[0050] 4: Metal housing
[0051] 40: Shell space
[0052] 41: First connection part
[0053] 42: Abdication Space
[0054] 43: Joint
[0055] C, C1: Connector module
[0056] H1,H2: Horizontal height DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0057] In order to make the purpose, technical content and advantages of the utility model clearer, the following is combined with specific implementation methods and with reference to the accompanying drawings to further describe the implementation methods disclosed in the utility model in detail. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the utility model through the contents disclosed in this specification, and the utility model can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. The details in this specification can also be based on different viewpoints and applications. Various modifications and changes are made without deviating from the concept of the utility model. In addition, it is stated in advance that the drawings of the utility model are only simple schematic illustrations and are not depicted according to actual dimensions. In addition, unless the context clearly indicates or defines, the meaning of "one" and "the" in the utility model includes the plural. The following implementation methods will further describe the relevant technical contents of the utility model in detail, but the disclosed contents are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0058] It should be understood that the terms used herein generally have the common meaning in the art, and in the event of a conflict, any definition given herein shall prevail. Since the same thing can be expressed in a variety of ways, alternative words and synonyms can be used for any term discussed or described herein, and there is no special limitation on whether the term is elaborated or discussed herein, and the use of one or more synonyms does not exclude other synonyms. The embodiments used anywhere in the specification of the utility model, including the use of any term, are only illustrative and in no way limit the scope and meaning of the utility model or any term. Similarly, the utility model is not limited to the various embodiments disclosed in the specification. Although the terms first, second or third may be used herein to describe various elements, each of the elements should not be limited by the aforementioned terms, which are mainly used to distinguish one element from another, and should not impose any practical restrictions on any element, and should not limit the assembly or setting order of each element in practical application. In addition, the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments, such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", etc., are only referenced to the directions of the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are used to illustrate and not to limit the scope of protection of the utility model. In addition, the term "or" used herein may include any one or more combinations of the associated listed items as appropriate.
[0059] Furthermore, the terms "substantially" or "approximately" as used in this article may refer to a numerical value or an average value of multiple numerical values within a deviation range for a specific value that can be recognized or determined by those skilled in the art, including certain specific errors that may arise when measuring the specific value due to limitations of the measurement system or equipment. For example, the numerical value involved substantially may include ±5%, ±3%, ±1%, ±0.5%, ±0.1% and one or more standard deviation ranges of the specific value.
[0060] The utility model is a connector module that has both a power connector and a Type C connector. The connector module C can be assembled into an electronic device and can be fixed to a circuit board. To facilitate the description of component features and relative position relationships, in the subsequent description, the spatial form of the component is defined according to three mutually orthogonal axes. The aforementioned three axes are the horizontal axis (X axis), the longitudinal axis (Y axis) and the vertical axis (Z axis). When the connector module is set on a circuit board, the plane extension direction of the circuit board is the XY plane, and the thickness of the circuit board extends along the Z axis. Specifically, the horizontal axis (X axis) refers to the left and right extension direction, wherein, Figure 1 The upper left corner of the component is used as the left direction of the component. Figure 1 The lower right side of the element is taken as the right side direction of the element; the longitudinal axis (Y axis) refers to the front-back extension direction, wherein, Figure 1 The lower left side of the component is taken as the front direction, Figure 1 The upper right side of the component is taken as the rear side direction; the vertical axis (Z axis) refers to the up and down extension direction. Figure 1 The top of the component is taken as the upper (top) side direction, Figure 1 The bottom side of the component is taken as the lower (bottom) side direction of the component.
[0061] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the connector module C includes a power connector 1 and a Type C connector 2, wherein the power connector 1 is composed of at least a power insulating body 11 and at least one power terminal 13. In the first embodiment, the power insulating body 11 is provided with a receiving portion 111 and two power portions 113. The receiving portion 111 and the power portions 113 are arranged along the horizontal axis, and the receiving portion 111 is located between the two power portions 113. The receiving portion 111 is provided with a receiving space 1110, and the configuration of the receiving space 1110 can connect the front side, the rear side and the bottom side of the receiving portion 111 (but not limited thereto); the power portion 113 can be provided with at least one power terminal space 1130. In the first embodiment, the same power portion 113 is provided with two power terminal spaces 1130 adjacent to each other up and down (but not limited thereto).
[0062] Please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the horizontal height H1 of the inner top wall of the receiving space 1110 can exceed (be higher than) the horizontal height H2 of the inner top wall of each power terminal space 1130. In other words, in terms of the vertical axis direction, the position of the inner top wall of the receiving space 1110 will be higher than the position of the inner top wall of the power terminal space 1130. However, in other embodiments of the utility model, the horizontal height H1 of the inner top wall of the receiving space 1110 can be the same as or lower than the horizontal height H2 of the inner top wall of the power terminal space 1130. In addition, please refer to Figure 5 As shown, the front side of the receiving portion 111 is actually flush with the front side of each power supply portion 113, and the rear side of the receiving portion 111 is more prominent than the rear side of each power supply portion 113. In other words, in terms of the longitudinal axis direction, the rear side of the receiving portion 111 is located further behind the rear side of the power supply portion 113, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments of the present invention, the rear side of the receiving portion 111 can be flush with the rear side of the power supply portion 113; or, the rear side of the receiving portion 111 is located in front of the rear side of the power supply portion 113.
[0063] Please continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, each power terminal 13 is actually L-shaped and can be assembled to the power insulation body 11, wherein the front end of the power terminal 13 can be located in the power terminal space 1130, and the rear end of the power terminal 13 will extend out of the power insulation body 11 and can be bent downward to be fixed to the circuit board. In the first embodiment, a single power terminal space 1130 only accommodates one power terminal 13 (such as Figure 4 As shown), but not limited thereto, a single power terminal space 1130 can also accommodate multiple power terminals 13 according to actual product requirements.
[0064] In addition, please refer to Figures 1 to 3As shown, the Type C connector 2 is assembled into the receiving space 1110 of the receiving portion 111, and the Type C connector 2 is composed of at least an insulating portion 21, a plurality of terminals 22 and a shell portion 23, wherein the insulating portion 21 is located in the shell portion 23, and the terminals 22 can be fixed to the insulating portion 21, and the rear ends of the terminals 22 extend out of the bottom side of the shell portion 23 so as to be fixed to the circuit board. In addition, in order to improve the stability of the Type C connector 2, the Type C connector 2 is also provided with at least one fixing foot 25, and the fixing foot 25 extends downward so as to be fixed to the circuit board. In the first embodiment, the rear end of the Type C connector 2 also protrudes from the rear side of the receiving portion 111. In other words, in terms of the longitudinal axis direction, the rear end position of the Type C connector 2 is located further behind the rear side position of the receiving portion 111, but it is not limited thereto. In other embodiments of the present invention, the rear end of the Type C connector 2 can be flush with the rear side of the receiving portion 111; or, the rear end of the Type C connector 2 is located in front of the rear side of the receiving portion 111. It is particularly mentioned here that the Type C connector mentioned in this article refers to any existing or future developed connectors, as long as they meet or exceed the current USB Type C transmission interface specifications (such as the latest standards released by the USB Implementers Forum). In other words, all connectors that meet the basic Type C functional and performance requirements, regardless of their specific design, shape or manufacturing details, are Type C connectors referred to in the present invention.
[0065] In order to stably fix the connector module C to the circuit board, in the first embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a gap 15 is provided between the receiving portion 111 and the power supply portion 113, and the gap 15 can accommodate a metal positioning piece 3 to be installed therein. In the first embodiment, after the metal positioning piece 3 is assembled to the power supply insulating body 11, it will not exceed the front side of the power supply insulating body 11 (but not limited thereto), and the positioning pins 31 of the metal positioning piece 3 will extend outward to expose the bottom surface of the power supply insulating body 11 so as to be fixed to the circuit board. In this way, the connector module C can enhance the assembly stability between it and the circuit board through the power supply terminals 13, the terminals 22 and the positioning pins 31 of the metal positioning piece 3.
[0066] In addition, in order to make the docking relationship between the connector module C and another connector more stable, or to facilitate the assembly of the connector module C into an electronic device, please continue to refer to Figures 1 to 5As shown, at least a partial top surface of the power supply portion 113 can be lower than the top surface of the accommodating portion 111 to form a clearance space 115, and the clearance space 115 is provided with a snap mechanism 17, the highest point of the snap mechanism 17 can exceed the horizontal height of the inner top wall of the accommodating space 1110, and can actually remain flush with the top surface of the accommodating portion 111, but this is not limited to it. According to the actual product requirements, the actual form of the snap mechanism 17 is not limited to the form shown in the drawings, nor is it limited to a single element, and its height can exceed the top surface of the accommodating portion 111, or be lower than the top surface of the accommodating portion 111, so that the connector module C is more flexible in design.
[0067] In addition, based on the variation of the first embodiment, the connector module C can be provided with only a single power supply unit 113. For example, in a variation of the first embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 As shown, the power insulating body 11 of the power connector 1A is composed of a receiving portion 111 and a power supply portion 113, and the power supply portion 113 is located on the right side of the receiving portion 111; or, in another variation of the first embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 As shown, the power insulating body 11 of the power connector 1B is composed of a receiving portion 111 and a power portion 113 , and the power portion 113 is located on the left side of the receiving portion 111 .
[0068] In order to further enhance the anti-electromagnetic interference (EMI) capability, serve as a more effective grounding method, and enhance the protection effect, in the second embodiment of the utility model, the connector module C1 is further provided with a metal shell 4. In the subsequent description, the component parts and connection relationships that are different from the first embodiment are described. The other technical features that are the same or similar to the first embodiment will not be described in detail and the same component symbols as the first embodiment will be used. They are described here together. Please refer to Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the metal shell 4 is provided with a shell space 40 for accommodating the power supply insulating body 11, wherein the metal shell 4 is provided with at least one first connecting portion 41 (such as an opening), and the power supply insulating body 11 is provided with at least one second connecting portion 117 (such as a bump). When the power supply insulating body 11 extends into the shell space 40 until the second connecting portion 117 is connected to the corresponding first connecting portion 41, the power supply insulating body 11 can be stably fixed to the metal shell 4 (such as Fig. 9 In addition, in the second embodiment, the rear end of the Type C connector 2 is located in the receiving portion 111 of the power insulating body 11 and is not exposed; or, the Type C connector 2 can also be exposed outside the receiving portion 111 as in the first embodiment.
[0069] Please continue to refer to Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, in the second embodiment, the bottom side of the metal shell 4 is further provided with at least one coupling portion 43, and the coupling portion 43 is used to be fixed to the circuit board to enhance the assembly stability between the connector module C1 and the circuit board. Under the premise of having the metal shell 4, the connector module C1 may not be provided with the metal positioning plate 3 of the first embodiment, but it is not limited to this. According to actual product requirements, the metal shell 4 and the metal positioning plate 3 may also exist on the connector module C1 at the same time. In addition, the top surface of the metal shell 4 is also provided with at least one retreat space 42, and the retreat space 42 corresponds to the snap mechanism 17 of the power supply insulating body 11, so that the snap mechanism 17 can be completely exposed (but not limited to this) to avoid affecting the function of the snap mechanism 17. Based on the variation of the second embodiment, as the number and position of the power supply part 113 change, the shape of the metal shell 4 can also change accordingly. For example, in a modified example of the second embodiment, please refer to Fig.10 As shown, when the power supply unit 113 is located on the right side of the receiving portion 111, the retreat space 42 of the metal shell 4 will also be close to the right side thereof; in another variation of the second embodiment, please refer to Fig.11 As shown, when the power supply unit 113 is located on the left side of the receiving portion 111 , the retreat space 42 of the metal shell 4 will also be close to the left side thereof.
[0070] In summary, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the connector module C of the present invention can achieve the following effects:
[0071] (1) Since the connector modules C and C1 are arranged so that the Type C connector 2 is placed in an upright manner, the distance between the Type C connector 2 and the left and right sides is smaller than the distance between the Type C connector 2 and the upper and lower sides. At the same time, the Type C connector 2 and the power supply units 113 are arranged along the horizontal axis, so the vertical axis height of the connector module C can be effectively controlled. When the product requires more power supply units 113, it is only necessary to arrange the power supply units 113 in the horizontal axis direction without excessively increasing the vertical axis height of the connector module C, thereby facilitating the design requirements of thin electronic devices.
[0072] (2) Since the power connector 1 and the Type C connector 2 are integrated into one, not only the internal space requirement of the electronic device is significantly reduced, but also the personnel in this field only need to optimize the heat dissipation solution according to the setting position of the connector modules C and C1, thereby helping to improve the overall performance and efficiency of the device;
[0073] (3) When the Type C connector 2 is damaged or needs to be replaced with a Type C connector 2 of a new transmission protocol in the future, a person skilled in the art or a user can easily unplug the original Type C connector 2 and replace it with a new Type C connector 2, thereby greatly increasing the convenience of maintenance or updating.
[0074] What is disclosed in the present invention is a preferred embodiment. Any local changes or modifications that are derived from the technical concept of the present invention and are easily inferred by those skilled in the art do not deviate from the scope of the patent right of the present invention.
Claims
1. A connector module having both a power connector and a Type C connector, comprising: A power connector, comprising: A power supply insulating body, provided with a receiving portion and at least one power supply portion, wherein the receiving portion and each of the power supply portions are arranged left and right along a horizontal axis direction, and the receiving portion is provided with a receiving space, and each of the power supply portions is provided with at least one power supply terminal space; and At least one power terminal, the front end of which is located in each corresponding power terminal space, and the rear end of which can extend out of the power insulation body and bend downward to extend; and A Type C connector is located in the receiving space of the receiving portion.
2. The connector module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A gap is provided between the receiving portion and the power supply portion, and a metal positioning sheet is installed in the gap, and the positioning pins of the metal positioning sheet can be exposed from the bottom surface of the power supply insulation body.
3. The connector module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal height of the inner top wall of the receiving space exceeds the horizontal height of the inner top wall of each power terminal space.
4. The connector module according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least a partial top surface of the power supply portion is lower than the top surface of the receiving portion to form a clearance space, and the clearance space is provided with a buckle mechanism.
5. The connector module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The highest point of the buckle mechanism exceeds the horizontal height of the inner top wall of the receiving space.
6. The connector module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the receiving portion is actually flush with the front side of each power supply portion, and the rear side of the receiving portion is more protruding than the rear side of each power supply portion.
7. The connector module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rear end of the Type C connector also protrudes from the rear side of the receiving portion.
8. The connector module according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A power supply unit is arranged on the left side or the right side of the receiving unit.
9. The connector module according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A power supply unit is respectively provided on the left side and the right side of the receiving unit.
10. The connector module according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a metal shell, characterized in that: The metal shell is provided with a shell space, and the shell space is used to accommodate the power supply insulation body.
11. The connector module according to claim 10, characterized in that: The top surface of the metal shell is provided with at least one retreat space.
12. The connector module according to claim 10, characterized in that: The bottom side of the metal shell is provided with at least one connecting portion.
13. The connector module according to claim 10, characterized in that: The metal shell is provided with at least one first connection portion, and the power supply insulating body is provided with at least one second connection portion, and each of the second connection portions can be respectively connected to each corresponding first connection portion.