TYPE-C connector with welded shielding shell structure

By adopting a welded shielded shell structure in the Type-C connector, the assembly process is simplified and structural stability is improved, and the problems of complex production and low stability of existing connector shells are solved, achieving higher processing efficiency and service life.

CN222691033UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28DONGGUAN FUZHIDA ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420446848.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-07
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-07

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Technical Problem

The shell production and assembly process of existing Type-C connectors is complex, the processing efficiency is low, the overall structural stability is not high, and the shell is prone to fall off, affecting the service life.

Method used

The Type-C connector adopting a welded shielded shell structure is designed by the splicing of the upper case and the lower case, and the matching of the docking hole and the docking part and the connecting hole and the connecting part, and the fixing hole and the connecting part are used to simplify the assembly process and improve structural stability.

Benefits of technology

The connector production and assembly process is simplified, processing efficiency and structural stability are improved, the shell is prevented from falling off, the service life of the connector is extended, and the shielding performance and anti-interference effect are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure. The TYPE-C connector comprises a connector body and a PCB. The connector body is sleeved with a shielding shell. The shielding shell comprises an upper shell body and a lower shell body. The lower shell is provided with a plurality of butt joint parts and connecting parts which are arranged at intervals; the upper shell is provided with a butt joint hole matched with the butt joint part and a connecting hole matched with the connecting part, the upper shell is spliced on the lower shell, so that the connecting hole is matched with the connecting part, the butt joint hole is matched with the butt joint part, and the butt joint hole and the butt joint part are fixed through welding; the connector is simple in structure, does not need a specific jig, is simpler in manufacturing and assembling process, is higher in processing efficiency, is higher in structural stability, prevents the falling-off condition caused by long-time use, improves the overall shielding performance, is good in anti-interference effect, and effectively prolongs the service life of the connector.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technology of connector field, in particular to a TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure. Background Art

[0002] Compared with other traditional connectors, Type-C connector has huge advantages. For example, Type-C connector can provide power supply with various voltage and current specifications, with a maximum value of up to 100W power, symmetrical connection, can be connected on both sides, and can withstand 10,000 times of repeated plugging and unplugging. The data transmission speed can be as high as 10Gbit / s, and the specified current value is 3A~5A. Flexible channel configuration is used for functional negotiation, such as the power supply function on the negotiation interface, Attermatc mode and peripheral mode, etc., making Type-C connector more and more widely used, and users' requirements for Type-C connector are also getting higher and higher.

[0003] In the existing Type-C connector double-layer shielding shell structure, the shielding shell is generally stamped and formed as a whole by a specific mold, and during assembly, the shielding shell body needs to be assembled to the inner shell body by a specific fixture, which makes the manufacturing and assembly process of the outer shell body complicated and affects the processing efficiency. In addition, the existing outer shell and inner shell are generally fixed by extrusion fitting, resulting in low stability of the overall structure of the connector. The shell is prone to fall off after long-term use, affecting the service life.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to study a new technical solution to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the utility model aims to solve the deficiencies in the prior art, and its main purpose is to provide a TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure. Through the structural design of the shielding shell, it can effectively solve the problems of complex manufacturing and assembly processes, low processing efficiency, and low overall structural stability of the existing connector shell.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure comprises a connector body and a PCB board; a terminal group of the connector body is electrically connected to the PCB board;

[0008] The connector body is also covered with a shielding shell, the shielding shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell; the lower shell has a plurality of butt joints and connecting parts arranged at intervals; the butt joints are located beside the connecting parts;

[0009] The upper shell has a docking hole for matching with the docking portion and a connecting hole for matching with the connecting portion, and the docking hole is located beside the connecting hole;

[0010] The upper shell is assembled on the lower shell so that the connecting hole is adapted to the connecting portion, the docking hole is adapted to the docking portion and the two are fixed by welding.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the lower shell includes a first fixing plate, a first lower vertical edge, a second lower vertical edge and a third lower vertical edge, wherein the first lower vertical edge and the second lower vertical edge are respectively extended upward horizontally along the left and right sides of the first fixing plate; the third lower vertical edge is extended upward along the front side of the first fixing plate;

[0012] The upper shell includes a second fixed plate, a first upper vertical edge, a second upper vertical edge and a third upper vertical edge, wherein the first upper vertical edge and the second upper vertical edge are respectively extended horizontally downward along the left and right sides of the second fixed plate; the third upper vertical edge is extended downward along the front side of the second fixed plate; the upper shell is assembled with the lower shell to enclose and form an accommodating cavity, wherein the PCB board is located in the accommodating cavity.

[0013] As a preferred solution, a lower limit portion is further extended upward from the front side of the first fixing plate, and one end of the lower limit portion is connected to one side of the second lower vertical edge;

[0014] An upper limit portion is also extended downward from the front side of the second fixing plate, and one end of the upper limit portion is connected to one side of the second upper vertical edge, so that the lower limit portion and the upper limit portion are respectively limited to the outer rear end of the connector body, and a limit assembly port is formed in the surrounding structure, wherein the limit assembly port is connected to the accommodating cavity, and the upper limit portion cooperates with the lower limit portion to limit the connector body to prevent it from loosening and affecting subsequent use.

[0015] As a preferred solution, the upper end surfaces of the first lower vertical edge, the second lower vertical edge and the third lower vertical edge are all provided with a butt joint, and the outsides of the first lower vertical edge, the second lower vertical edge and the third lower vertical edge are all provided with a connecting portion; correspondingly,

[0016] The first upper vertical edge, the second upper vertical edge and the third upper vertical edge all have a bent edge and an extended edge, one end of the bent edge is connected to one end of the corresponding first upper vertical edge, the second upper vertical edge and the third upper vertical edge, and the other end of the bent edge is connected to one end of the extended edge; wherein the docking hole is opened on the bent edge, and the connecting hole is opened on the extended edge.

[0017] As a preferred solution, a stopper is also protruding from the upper end surface of the first fixing plate, and the stopper is located beside the limit assembly opening to prevent the connector body from loosening during the subsequent plug-in process.

[0018] As a preferred solution, an outer mold is further provided outside the connector body and the shielding shell, and the connector body, the shielding shell and the outer mold are integrally formed.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it can be seen from the above technical scheme that it is mainly through the structural design of the shielding shell, through the upper shell being assembled on the lower shell, so that the connecting hole is adapted to the connecting part, the docking hole is adapted to the docking part and the two are fixed by welding; so that the upper shell and the lower shell can be formed only by cutting and bending, and during assembly, they are first pre-positioned by the cooperation between the docking hole and the docking part and the connecting hole and the connecting part, and then the docking hole and the docking part are welded and fixed by laser welding, without the need for specific jigs, the manufacturing and assembly processes are simpler, the processing efficiency is higher, and the structural stability is higher, so as to prevent the situation of falling off during long-term use, so as to improve the overall shielding performance of the connector, have good anti-interference effect, and effectively increase the service life of the connector.

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the structural features and functions of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is another three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is another exploded view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of a shielding shell according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0027] 10. Connector body 20. PCB board

[0028] 30. Shielding shell 31. Upper shell

[0029] 32. Lower shell 33. Outer mold

[0030] 34. Docking part 35. Connecting part

[0031] 36. Docking hole 37. Connection hole

[0032] 321, first fixing plate 322, first lower vertical edge

[0033] 323, second lower vertical edge 324, third lower vertical edge

[0034] 325, lower limit portion 326, stop portion

[0035] 311, second fixing plate 312, first upper vertical edge

[0036] 313, second upper vertical edge 314, third upper vertical edge

[0037] 315, upper limit portion 316, bending edge

[0038] 317. Extend edge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it shows the specific structure of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that directional words such as the terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", etc., which indicate directions and positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings or during normal wearing and use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and cannot be understood as limiting the specific protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] A TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure comprises a connector body 10, a PCB board 20 and a shielding shell 30.

[0042] The terminal group of the connector body 10 is electrically connected to the PCB board 20 , and the shielding shell 30 is sleeved outside the connector body 10 .

[0043] The shielding shell 30 includes an upper shell 31 and a lower shell 32; the lower shell 32 has a plurality of docking parts 34 and connecting parts 35 arranged at intervals; the docking part 34 is located beside the connecting part 35; the upper shell 31 has a docking hole 36 for matching with the docking part 34 and a connecting hole 37 for matching with the connecting part 35, and the docking hole 36 is located beside the connecting hole 37; the upper shell 31 is assembled on the lower shell 32 so that the connecting hole 37 is matched with the connecting part 35, and the docking hole 36 is matched with the docking part 34 and the two are fixed by welding.

[0044] Preferably, the lower shell 32 includes a first fixing plate 321, a first lower vertical edge 322, a second lower vertical edge 323 and a third lower vertical edge 324, wherein the first lower vertical edge 322 and the second lower vertical edge 323 are horizontally extended upward along the left and right sides of the first fixing plate 321 respectively; the third lower vertical edge 324 is extended upward along the front side of the first fixing plate 321; preferably, a lower limit portion 325 is also extended upward from the front side of the first fixing plate 321, and one end of the lower limit portion 325 is connected to one side of the second lower vertical edge 323. Preferably, a stop portion 326 is also protruding from the upper end surface of the first fixing plate 321, and the stop portion 326 is located beside the limit assembly port to prevent the connector body 10 from loosening during the subsequent plugging process.

[0045] Preferably, the upper end surfaces of the first lower vertical edge 322, the second lower vertical edge 323 and the third lower vertical edge 324 are all provided with a docking portion 34, and the outsides of the first lower vertical edge 322, the second lower vertical edge 323 and the third lower vertical edge 324 are all provided with a connecting portion 35;

[0046] The upper shell 31 includes a second fixed plate 311, a first upper vertical edge 312, a second upper vertical edge 313 and a third upper vertical edge 314, wherein the first upper vertical edge 312 and the second upper vertical edge 313 are horizontally extended downward along the left and right sides of the second fixed plate 311 respectively; the third upper vertical edge 314 is extended downward along the front side of the second fixed plate 311; the upper shell 31 and the lower shell 32 are assembled to enclose and form a accommodating cavity, wherein the PCB board 20 is located in the accommodating cavity.

[0047] An upper limit portion 315 is further extended downward from the front side of the second fixing plate 311, and one end of the upper limit portion 315 is connected to one side of the second upper vertical edge 313, so that the lower limit portion 325 and the upper limit portion 315 are respectively limited to the outer rear end of the connector body 10, and a limit assembly port is formed, wherein the limit assembly port is connected to the accommodating cavity, and the upper limit portion 315 cooperates with the lower limit portion 325 to limit the connector body 10 to prevent it from loosening and affecting subsequent use.

[0048] Correspondingly, the first upper vertical edge 312, the second upper vertical edge 313 and the third upper vertical edge 314 all have a bent edge 316 and an extended edge 317, one end of the bent edge 316 is connected to one end of the corresponding first upper vertical edge 312, the second upper vertical edge 313 and the third upper vertical edge 314, and the other end of the bent edge 316 is connected to one end of the extended edge 317; wherein the docking hole 36 is opened on the bent edge 316, and the connecting hole 37 is opened on the extended edge 317.

[0049] Preferably, an outer mold 33 is further provided outside the connector body 10 and the shielding shell 30 , and the connector body 10 , the shielding shell 30 and the outer mold 33 are integrally formed.

[0050] The design focus of the utility model is that it is mainly through the structural design of the shielding shell, through the upper shell body being assembled on the lower shell body, so that the connecting hole is adapted to the connecting part, the docking hole is adapted to the docking part and the two are fixed by welding; so that the upper shell body and the lower shell body can be formed only by cutting and bending, and during assembly, the docking hole and the docking part and the connecting hole and the connecting part are first pre-positioned by the cooperation, and then the docking hole and the docking part are welded and fixed by laser welding, without the need for specific jigs, the manufacturing and assembly processes are simpler, the processing efficiency is higher, and the structural stability is higher, so as to prevent the situation of falling off during long-term use, so as to improve the overall shielding performance of the connector, have good anti-interference effect, and effectively increase the service life of the connector.

[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any slight modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A TYPE-C connector with a welded shield shell structure, comprising a connector body and a PCB board; a terminal group of the connector body is electrically connected to the PCB board; characterized in that: The connector body is also covered with a shielding shell, the shielding shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell; the lower shell has a plurality of butt joints and connecting parts arranged at intervals; the butt joints are located beside the connecting parts; The upper shell has a docking hole for matching with the docking portion and a connecting hole for matching with the connecting portion, and the docking hole is located beside the connecting hole; The upper shell is assembled on the lower shell so that the connecting hole is adapted to the connecting part, the docking hole is adapted to the docking part and the two are fixed by welding.

2. The TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower shell includes a first fixing plate, a first lower vertical edge, a second lower vertical edge and a third lower vertical edge, wherein the first lower vertical edge and the second lower vertical edge are respectively extended upwardly along the left and right sides of the first fixing plate; the third lower vertical edge is extended upwardly along the front side of the first fixing plate; The upper shell includes a second fixed plate, a first upper vertical edge, a second upper vertical edge and a third upper vertical edge, wherein the first upper vertical edge and the second upper vertical edge are respectively extended horizontally downward along the left and right sides of the second fixed plate; the third upper vertical edge is extended downward along the front side of the second fixed plate; the upper shell is assembled with the lower shell to enclose and form an accommodating cavity, wherein the PCB board is located in the accommodating cavity.

3. The TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A lower limit portion is further extended upward from the front side of the first fixing plate, and one end of the lower limit portion is connected to one side of the second lower vertical edge; An upper limit portion is also extended downward from the front side of the second fixing plate, and one end of the upper limit portion is connected to one side of the second upper vertical edge, so that the lower limit portion and the upper limit portion are respectively limited to the outer rear end of the connector body, and a limit assembly port is formed, wherein the limit assembly port is connected to the accommodating cavity.

4. The TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end surfaces of the first lower vertical edge, the second lower vertical edge and the third lower vertical edge are all provided with a butt joint, and the outsides of the first lower vertical edge, the second lower vertical edge and the third lower vertical edge are all provided with a connecting portion; correspondingly, The first upper vertical edge, the second upper vertical edge and the third upper vertical edge all have a bent edge and an extended edge, one end of the bent edge is connected to one end of the corresponding first upper vertical edge, the second upper vertical edge and the third upper vertical edge, and the other end of the bent edge is connected to one end of the extended edge; wherein the docking hole is opened on the bent edge, and the connecting hole is opened on the extended edge.

5. The TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A stopper is also protruding from the upper end surface of the first fixing plate, and the stopper is located beside the position-limiting assembly opening.

6. The TYPE-C connector with a welded shielding shell structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An outer mold is further arranged outside the connector body and the shielding shell, and the connector body, the shielding shell and the outer mold are integrally formed.