Insulating seat of connector with low-dwarfing structure and connector with low-dwarfing structure

Abstract

The utility model provides an insulating seat of a connector with a low structure, which comprises a body, at least one support and at least one movable part, and is characterized in that the body is provided with at least one accommodating space for accommodating at least one metal terminal; each bracket is provided with at least one connecting part, and each connecting part is fixed on the body; each movable piece is provided with at least one fulcrum portion, each fulcrum portion can be fixed to the corresponding support, and each fulcrum portion is not connected to the body, so that due to the fact that the fulcrum portions of the movable pieces are not connected to the body, the body does not need to be stretched into the area range of the butt joint connector, and the butt joint connector can be conveniently connected. And the design flexibility and the operation convenience of the length of the force arm of the movable part can be ensured. The utility model also provides a connector with a low structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an insulating seat, and more particularly to a fulcrum portion of a movable member for performing a lever function, an insulating seat that does not contact the body, and a connector having the insulating seat. The utility model relates to a terminal module, and more particularly to a high-density terminal module applied to semiconductor packaging. Background Art

[0002] In the field of design and manufacturing of contemporary electronic devices, a connector plays a very important role. It is not only a bridge for signal and energy transmission between electronic components, but also a key to ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of the entire system. The basic function of a connector is to provide a reliable mechanical and electrical connection method, allowing signal and power transmission within or between devices. Therefore, a connector must be able to withstand repeated connection and disconnection operations while maintaining a stable connection and working reliably under various environmental conditions (such as temperature changes, vibrations, humidity, etc.).

[0003] Now, a form of a connector group will be described. Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the connector group includes a wire-end connector 1 and a board-end connector 2, and the wire-end connector 1 and the board-end connector 2 can be electrically connected to each other to transmit signals and / or power. The wire-end connector 1 includes an insulating seat 11 and a plurality of transmission lines 13. After the wire-end connector 1 is inserted into the board-end connector 2, the transmission lines 13 can be electrically connected to the terminals 21 in the board-end connector 2. Please refer to Figure 3 As shown, the insulating seat 11 can be composed of a body 111 and two movable members 113. Among them, the body 111 can be used for assembling the transmission lines 13, and the two movable members 113 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the body 111. The movable member 113 is fixed to the body 111 through a fulcrum portion 115. After the wire-end connector 1 is inserted into the board-end connector 2, the bottoms of the movable members 113 will respectively engage with the board-end connector 2, so that the wire-end connector 1 and the board-end connector 2 are stably combined. When the tops of the movable members 113 are pressed and approach each other, the bottoms of the movable members 113 will move away from the board-end connector 2 to disengage from the original engaging state, so that the wire-end connector 1 can be subsequently pulled out from the board-end connector 2.

[0004] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3As shown, although the aforementioned wire-end connector 1 can stably connect the board-end connector 2 through the movable member 113, in actual use and design, it is not conducive to the design direction of miniaturizing the connector. First, since most of the area of the body 111 needs to be inserted into the board-end connector 2, the positions of these fulcrum portions 115 can only be set in the area where the body 111 is exposed. The aforementioned area is generally in the range adjacent to the top of the body 111. And these movable members 113 need to be pressed by the user so that the bottom end thereof can be disengaged from the board-end connector 2. Therefore, a relatively long length usually needs to be reserved from the position of the fulcrum portion 115 to the top end of the movable member 113. Otherwise, the following deficiencies will occur:

[0005] (1) When a pressing force acts on the top end of the movable member 113, if the lever arm (the distance from the top end to the fulcrum portion 115) is short, a relatively large stress will be generated at the fulcrum portion 115. This stress concentration will cause the fulcrum portion 115 to fatigue or break prematurely, reducing the durability and lifespan of the entire movable member 113;

[0006] (2) When the distance between the top end of the movable member 113 and the fulcrum portion 115 is too small (i.e., the lever arm is short), it may cause the pressing feeling to be unstable. At the same time, the user also needs to exert a greater force to produce the same moving effect, giving people a feeling of being difficult to control;

[0007] (3) When the distance between the top end of the movable member 113 and the fulcrum portion 115 is too small, it will also limit the movable range of the bottom end of the movable member 113, which is not conducive to realizing the operability of fixing and disengaging from the board-end connector 2.

[0008] In summary, with the progress of electronic technology, electronic devices are gradually developing towards being thinner, lighter, smaller, and having higher performance. This situation also poses unprecedented challenges and opportunities to the design and functions of connectors. However, in order to maintain good operability and mechanical advantages, the existing wire-end connectors obviously cannot overly reduce the lever arm length, resulting in the height of the connectors unable to be reduced, which is not conducive to the design concept of being low-profile. Therefore, how to effectively solve the aforementioned problems has become an important issue of this utility model. Summary of the Utility Model

[0009] In order to meet the low-profile design direction of the connector to conform to the trend of thinning of electronic devices, the inventor, relying on years of rich practical experience in designing, processing, and manufacturing various power or signal connectors, and adhering to the research spirit of striving for perfection, finally developed an insulating seat of a connector with a low-profile structure and a connector with a low-profile structure of this utility model after long-term research and experiments. It is hoped that with the advent of this utility model, it can gain the favor of consumers and also have a positive impact on the sustainability of the entire electronic manufacturing industry.

[0010] An object of the present utility model is to provide an insulating base of a connector with a low-profile structure, which includes a body, at least one bracket, and at least one movable member. Among them, the body is provided with at least one accommodating space for accommodating at least one metal terminal; each of the brackets is respectively provided with at least one connecting portion, and each of the connecting portions is fixed to the body; each of the movable members is respectively provided with at least one fulcrum portion, and each of the fulcrum portions can be fixed to the corresponding bracket, and each of the fulcrum portions is not connected to the body. Thus, since the fulcrum portion of the movable member is not connected to the body, there is no need to consider the area range where the body extends into the docking connector, which is beneficial to ensuring the design flexibility and operation convenience of the lever arm length of the movable member.

[0011] Optionally, the fulcrum portion is located at an outer position of the movable member to be away from the body.

[0012] Optionally, the connecting portion is fixed to the top surface of the body.

[0013] Optionally, when the movable member is not pressed, it does not directly touch the body.

[0014] Optionally, a convex block is provided on the front side of the body.

[0015] Optionally, the fulcrum portion and the connecting portion are at different horizontal heights.

[0016] Optionally, the horizontal height of the position where the connecting portion is located is higher than the horizontal height of the position where the fulcrum portion is located.

[0017] Optionally, the position where the fulcrum portion is located can correspond to the range where the body extends into a docking connector.

[0018] Optionally, when viewed from above, the bracket is actually U-shaped, and its two ends are respectively provided with each of the connecting portions to be fixed to the body, and its middle section is connected to the fulcrum portion.

[0019] Another object of the present utility model is to provide a connector with a low-profile structure, which includes the insulating base as described in the foregoing object and at least one metal terminal, wherein the metal terminal can be assembled into the insulating base.

[0020] In order to further understand and know the purpose, technical features and effects of the present utility model, the attached drawings and detailed descriptions of preferred specific embodiments are as follows. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 Shows a perspective view of a traditional wire-end connector and a board-end connector before being plugged;

[0022] Figure 2 Shows a perspective view of a traditional wire-end connector and a board-end connector after being plugged;

[0023] Figure 3 Shows a front view of the plugged-in insulation base of a traditional wire-end connector and a board-end connector;

[0024] Figure 4 Shows an exploded schematic diagram of the connector of the present invention and a docking connector that are not plugged in;

[0025] Figure 5 Shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector of the present invention and a docking connector that are plugged in;

[0026] Figure 6 Shows a sectional three-dimensional view of the insulation base of the present invention; and

[0027] Figure 7 Shows a sectional front view of the insulation base of the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] [Known]

[0030] 1: Wire-end connector

[0031] 11: Insulation base

[0032] 111: Body

[0033] 113: Movable part

[0034] 115: Fulcrum part

[0035] 13: Transmission line

[0036] 2: Board-end connector

[0037] 21: Terminal

[0038] [The present invention]

[0039] 3: Connector

[0040] 31: Insulation base

[0041] 310: Accommodating space

[0042] 311: Body

[0043] 313: Bracket

[0044] 314: Connecting part

[0045] 315: Movable part

[0046] 316: Fulcrum part

[0047] 317: First clamping part

[0048] 318: Bump

[0049] 33: Metal terminal

[0050] 331: Metal part

[0051] 333: Electronic wire

[0052] 4: Docking connector

[0053] 40: Insertion space

[0054] 41: Second clamping part

[0055] 43: Terminal

[0056] 45: Groove

[0057] H1, H2: Horizontal height Detailed implementation manner

[0058] To make the purpose, technical content and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the following further details the disclosed embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with specific implementation manners and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification, and the present utility model can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present utility model. Additionally, it is stated in advance that the drawings of the present utility model are only simple schematic illustrations and are not drawn according to actual dimensions. Moreover, unless clearly indicated or defined in the context, the meanings of "a" and "the" in the present utility model include plural. Also, the following embodiments will further detail the related technical content of the present utility model, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0059] It should be understood that the terms used herein generally have their ordinary meanings in the art. In case of conflict, any definitions given herein shall prevail. Since the same thing can be expressed in multiple ways, alternative words and synonyms can be used for any term discussed or described herein, and there is no special limitation on whether a term is elaborated or discussed herein. The use of one or more synonyms does not exclude other synonyms. Any examples used anywhere in the specification of the present utility model, including the use of any term, are merely illustrative and in no way limit the scope or meaning of the present utility model or any term. Similarly, the present utility model is not limited to the various embodiments disclosed in the specification. Although terms such as first, second, or third may be used herein to describe various elements, such elements should not be limited by the foregoing terms. The foregoing terms are mainly used to distinguish one element from another and should not impose any practical limitation on any element, nor should they limit the assembly or setting order of each element in actual applications. In addition, the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments, such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", etc., are only with reference to the directions in the drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for illustration and not for limiting the protection scope of the present utility model. In addition, the term "or" used herein should, depending on the actual situation, possibly include any one or a combination of more of the associated listed items.

[0060] The terms "substantially" or "approximately" used herein can refer to a value or the average value of a plurality of 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 occur when measuring the specific value considering the limitations of the measurement system or equipment. For example, the value involved in "substantially" can include ±5%, ±3%, ±1%, ±0.5%, ±0.1% of the specific value and one or more standard deviation ranges.

[0061] The present utility model relates to an insulating base of a connector with a low-profile structure and a connector with a low-profile structure. In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connector 3 can be a wire-end connector or other connector types, and it can be plugged into a mating connector 4 to form an electrical connection. For the convenience of explaining the characteristics and relative positional relationships of the elements, in the subsequent description, the spatial form of the elements is defined according to three mutually orthogonal axes, namely the horizontal axis (X-axis), the vertical axis (Y-axis), and the vertical axis (Z-axis). Specifically, the horizontal axis (X-axis) refers to the left-right extending direction. Among them, Figure 4 the upper left corner is taken as the left side direction of the element, Figure 4The lower right side of Figure 4 is taken as the front side direction of the component, Figure 4 The upper right side of Figure 4 is taken as the rear side direction of the component; the vertical axis (Y-axis) refers to the front-rear extending direction, Figure 4 The upper side of

[0062] Continue to refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connector 3 at least includes an insulating base 31 and at least one metal terminal 33. Among them, the form of the metal terminal 33 can be the structure of a transmission line, which is at least composed of a metal part 331 and an electronic wire 333. The top of the metal part 331 can be fixed (such as clamped) to the electronic wire 333 and form an electrical connection with the electronic wire 333. At least the bottom of the metal part 331 can extend into and be assembled into the insulating base 31. However, according to the actual requirements of the product, the specific form of the metal terminal 33 is not limited to the foregoing, and can be other structures, for example, an integral metal part, etc., to conform to different transmission specifications and requirements of connector types.

[0063] In addition, continue to refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the insulating base 31 is integrally formed of an insulating material, but not limited thereto. In other embodiments of the present invention, the insulating base 31 can be assembled by several components. As long as it has the structural features and functions described later, it is the insulating base 31 referred to in the present invention. In this embodiment, the insulating base 31 includes a main body 311, two brackets 313 and two movable parts 315. Among them, the main body 311 is provided with a plurality of accommodation spaces 310 penetrating up and down (such as Figure 6As shown, the accommodating space 310 can accommodate one or more metal terminals 33. Each of the brackets 313 is respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the body 311. When viewed from above, the bracket 313 is actually U-shaped, and two connecting portions 314 are respectively provided at both ends thereof to be fixed to the body 311. Each of the movable members 315 is also respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the body 311, and two fulcrum portions 316 are respectively provided. The fulcrum portions 316 can be connected to the bracket 313. In the case where the movable member 315 is not applied with force (such as pressing), the movable member 315 itself including the fulcrum portions 316 will not touch the body 311. However, in other embodiments of the present invention, the specific forms of the insulating base 31, the bracket 313 and the movable member 315 are not limited to the forms shown in the drawings, and the number of the accommodating space 310, the bracket 313 (including the connecting portion 314) and the movable member 315 (including the fulcrum portions 316) can all be a single one or more than three to meet the actual needs of different products.

[0064] Please refer to Figures 4 to 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the connecting portion 314 can be fixed to the top surface of the body 311, so that a raised shape is formed in the area of the body 311 close to the bracket 313. However, this is not a limitation. The connecting portion 314 can also be formed by protruding outward from the side edge of the body 311 adjacent to the top surface, so that the top surface of the body 311 is actually kept flush. In other words, as long as the portion of the bracket 313 used to connect to the body 311 can be regarded as the connecting portion 314 referred to in the present invention. In this embodiment, the horizontal height H1 of the position where the connecting portion 314 is located is higher than the horizontal height H2 of the position where the fulcrum portion 316 is located. However, in other embodiments of the present invention, the horizontal height H1 of the position where the connecting portion 314 is located can also be flush with or lower than the horizontal height H2 of the position where the fulcrum portion 316 is located. In other words, the horizontal height H1 of the position where the connecting portion 314 is located can be the same as or different from the horizontal height H2 of the position where the fulcrum portion 316 is located.

[0065] Continue to refer to Figures 4 to 7 As shown, when viewed from the front view angle, the configuration of the bracket 313 is slightly L-shaped (such as Figure 7As shown, the middle section of the bracket 313 is connected to the fulcrum portion 316, such that the fulcrum portion 316 is located outside the movable member 315. Here, it should be specifically noted that the so-called "outside" refers to the relative positional relationship between the movable member 315 and the main body 311. Among them, the direction in which the movable member 315 faces the main body 311 is the inner side, and the direction in which the movable member 315 faces away from the main body 311 is the outer side. When the user presses the tops of the movable members 315 with a finger, causing the tops of the movable members 315 to displace inward and approach each other, the bottoms of the movable members 315 will displace outward and move away from each other; conversely, when the user releases the hand, the restoring force of the movable member 315 itself will cause its top to displace outward and its bottom to displace inward.

[0066] In addition, in order to enable the connector 3 to be stably plugged into the docking connector 4, please continue to refer to Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the movable member 315 is further provided with at least one first engaging portion 317. In this embodiment, the first engaging portion 317 is located on the inner side of the movable member 315 near the bottom, and its configuration matches that of the second engaging portion 41 of the docking connector 4, such that the first engaging portion 317 and the second engaging portion 41 can be engaged with each other (i.e., in a locked state). In addition, when the movable member 315 is not pressed, the shortest distance between the two first engaging portions 317 is less than the maximum distance between the left and right sides of the docking connector 4. Therefore, when the user plugs the connector 3 into the docking connector 4, the first engaging portions 317 will respectively abut against the left and right sides of the docking connector 4, causing the movable members 315 to be expanded, that is, the bottoms of the movable members 315 will move slightly outward. Then, the main body 311 will extend into the plugging space 40 of the docking connector 4, and the metal terminals 33 can be electrically connected to the terminals 43 of the docking connector 4 to transmit signals and / or power to each other. Finally, after the first engaging portion 317 moves to the corresponding second engaging portion 41, the two will be combined with each other, enabling the connector 3 to be stably plugged into the docking connector 4.

[0067] Please continue to refer to Figures 4 to 7As shown, in this embodiment, a bump 318 is further provided on the front side of the body 311. The bump 318 can match a groove 45 of the docking connector 4. After the connector 3 is inserted into the docking connector 4, the bump 318 can extend into the groove 45 and slide in the groove 45. Thus, through the design of the bump 318 and the groove 45, it can play a guiding and anti-fooling role to ensure the correct insertion of the connector 3 and the docking connector 4, and the metal terminals 33 and the terminals 43 are electrically connected. When the user wants to remove the connector 3, he can press the tops of the movable members 315 with his fingers to move inward, so that the first engaging portions 317 are disengaged from the corresponding second engaging portions 41 respectively (i.e., the unlocked state). After that, the user can easily pull out the connector 3 upward.

[0068] In summary, continue to refer to Figures 4 to 7 As shown, since the body 311 and the movable member 315 are not directly connected, but are respectively connected to the bracket 313, the position of the fulcrum portion 316 of the insulating seat 31 for the movable member 315 to perform a lever function can be within the range where the body 311 extends into the docking connector 4 (for example, the position of the middle or bottom section of the body 311), and it will not affect the insertion result of the connector 3 and the docking connector 4. Therefore, it can have the following advantages:

[0069] (1) The top position of the movable member 315 can be as close to or flush with the top of the body 311 as possible, without exceeding the top of the body 311 too much, and it is still sufficient to form a force arm of a suitable length (that is, the distance from the top of the movable member 315 to the fulcrum portion 316). Therefore, the user can easily press the top of the movable member 315 to complete the unlocked state, providing a better operating feel.

[0070] (2) The vertical height (i.e., the vertical axis direction) of the connector 3 can be effectively reduced (compared with traditional wire-end connectors) to meet the design direction of low profile; and

[0071] (3) Since the connecting portion 314 and the fulcrum portion 316 are separately provided, during the operation of the movable member 315, almost no stress is caused to the connecting portion 314. At the same time, the longer force arm can also reduce the stress concentration, avoid premature fatigue or fracture of the fulcrum portion 316, and effectively improve the durability and service life of the connector 3.

[0072] What is disclosed in the present utility model is a preferred embodiment. Any partial change or modification derived from the technical idea of the present utility model and easily inferred by those skilled in the art shall fall within the scope of the patent right of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An insulating seat of a connector with a low profile structure, characterized in that: include: A body having at least one receiving space for receiving at least one metal terminal; at least one bracket, each of which is provided with at least one connecting portion, and each connecting portion is fixed to the body; and At least one movable part is respectively provided with at least one fulcrum part, each of which can be fixed to the corresponding bracket, and each of which is not connected to the main body.

2. The insulating seat of the connector with a low profile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fulcrum is located outside the movable member to be away from the main body.

3. The insulating seat of the connector with a low profile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion is fixed to the top surface of the body.

4. The insulating seat of the connector with a low profile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable part will not directly touch the main body when not pressed.

5. The insulating seat of the connector with a low profile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protrusion is arranged on the front side of the main body.

6. The insulating seat of the connector with a low profile structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The fulcrum portion and the connecting portion are at different levels.

7. The insulating seat of the connector with a low profile structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The level of the connection portion is higher than the level of the fulcrum portion.

8. The insulating seat of the connector with a low profile structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The position of the fulcrum portion can correspond to the range in which the body extends into a docking connector.

9. The insulating seat of the connector with a low profile structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: From a top view, the bracket is actually U-shaped, with the connecting parts respectively provided at both ends to be fixed to the body, and the middle section is connected to the fulcrum part.

10. A connector with a low profile structure, characterized in that: include: An insulating seat of a connector with a low profile structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and At least one metal terminal can be assembled into the insulating seat.

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