Modular connector and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a modular connector and electronic equipment, the connector is detachably connected to the electronic equipment, the connector comprises a shell, the shell comprises an end face and an accommodating cavity, the end face is arranged towards the electronic equipment, and the end face is provided with a placement groove; the transmission element comprises a first transmission element and a second transmission element, at least parts of the first transmission element and the second transmission element extend out of the accommodating cavity, the first transmission element is used for transmitting electric signals, and the second transmission element is used for transmitting current; and the spring probe is arranged in the placement groove, the spring probe is electrically connected to the transmission element, and the spring probe is used for transmitting electric signals and current between the electronic equipment. The connector is of a modular structure and can be detachably connected with the electronic equipment according to requirements, and the size of the electronic equipment is reduced; the connector can receive current and signals on one side, the spring probe is combined, synchronous transmission is achieved, the structure is simple, the production cost is reduced, and high reliability is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of connectors, and particularly to modular connectors and electronic devices. Background Art

[0002] With the development of electronic information technology, various electronic devices are gradually developing towards light weight and convenience. A variety of functional modules are connected to the electronic devices in an external connection manner to achieve flexible and free assembly by users. Or, the connection between different electronic devices is also gradually developing towards light weight and convenience.

[0003] The above requirements all pose higher requirements for connector technology. Taking a tablet as an example, in order to meet user needs, the display part of the tablet can also be externally connected to structures such as a keyboard or a charging dock. In related technologies, the tablet is equipped with a built-in connector, but the built-in connector protrudes from the device surface, cannot be disassembled, and has a large volume, increasing the volume of the tablet itself. At the same time, the connector terminals need to be installed and connected by multiple fixing parts or circuits, with low reliability and complex assembly methods, increasing the assembly cost and unable to achieve the purpose of cost reduction and process simplification. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a modular connector and an electronic device that are convenient to install and improve costs for the above technical problems.

[0005] On the one hand, a modular connector is provided. The connector is detachably connected to an electronic device. The connector includes:

[0006] A housing including an end face and a receiving cavity. The end face faces the electronic device, and an installation groove is provided on the end face.

[0007] A transmission element including a first transmission element and a second transmission element that at least partially protrude out of the receiving cavity. The first transmission element is used for transmitting electrical signals, and the second transmission element is used for transmitting current; and

[0008] A spring probe is disposed in the installation groove. The spring probe is electrically connected to the transmission element, and the spring probe is used for transmitting electrical signals and current between electronic devices.

[0009] In one embodiment, the end face includes a first end face and a second end face. The receiving cavity is formed between the first end face and the second end face. The electronic device includes a first device and a second device that can be detachably connected to each other. The connector is disposed on the first device or the second device.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first end face faces the first device and is provided with a placement groove, the second end face faces away from the first device, the first end face of the connector is detachably connected to the first device, and the transmission element extends out of the second end face and is configured to be connected to the second device.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first end face faces the first device and is provided with a placement groove, the second end face faces away from the first device, the second end face of the connector is detachably connected to the second device, and the transmission element extends out of the second end face and is configured to be connected to the second device.

[0012] In one embodiment, the spring probe is a pogopin probe.

[0013] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with a mounting hole, and the connector further includes a mounting member, and the mounting member is detachably disposed in the mounting hole to detachably connect the connector to the electronic device.

[0014] In one embodiment, the transmission unit further includes an intermediate element disposed on the inner surface of the end face, and the intermediate element connects the first transmission element and the second transmission element to the spring probe.

[0015] In one embodiment, one end of the second transmission element is provided with a fixing groove, and the connector includes a fixing member, and the fixing member passes through the end face and the intermediate element and is disposed in the fixing groove to connect the second transmission element to the intermediate element.

[0016] In one embodiment, the transmission unit further includes an elastic member disposed on the inner surface of the end face, and one end of the elastic member abuts against the spring probe and the other end abuts against the first transmission element.

[0017] On the one hand, an electronic device is provided, which adopts the above modular connector.

[0018] The above connector has a modular structure and can be detachably connected to the electronic device according to requirements. It can be removed at any time when not needed, reducing the volume of the electronic device; by setting the transmission element, the connector can receive current and signals on one side, and in combination with the spring probe, transmit the electrical signals and current passing through the first transmission element and the second transmission element to the other side to achieve synchronous transmission. There is no need to set multiple fixing members and wires, the structure is simple, the production cost is reduced, and it has high reliability. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the connector in an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a connector in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic device in an embodiment of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the following will describe the detailed implementation manners of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the connotation of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0023] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., the orientation or positional relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0024] In addition, if there are terms such as "first" and "second", these terms are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present application, if there is a term "plurality", the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0025] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if there are terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc., these terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, if there is a description such as a first feature being "on" or "under" a second feature, its meaning can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0027] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can also be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. If so, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are only for illustrative purposes and do not represent the only implementation.

[0028] Refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 , Figure 1 、 2 FIG. shows a schematic structural diagram of a modular connector in an embodiment of the present application. The modular connector provided in an embodiment of the present application, the connector 100 is detachably connected to the electronic device 200. The connector 100 includes a housing 110, a transmission element 130 and a spring probe 120. The housing 110 includes an end face and a receiving cavity 101. The end face is arranged facing the electronic device 200, and the end face is provided with a placement groove 113. The transmission element 130 includes a first transmission element 131 and a second transmission element 130 that at least partially protrude out of the receiving cavity 101. The first transmission element 131 is used for transmitting electrical signals, and the second transmission element 130 is used for transmitting current. The spring probe 120 protrudingly arranged on the end face, the spring probe 120 is electrically connected to the transmission element 130, and the spring probe 120 is used for transmitting electrical signals and current between the electronic devices 200.

[0029] The above-mentioned connector 100 has a modular structure and can be detachably connected to the electronic device 200 according to requirements and can be removed at any time when not needed, reducing the volume of the electronic device 200; by setting the transmission element 130, the connector 100 can receive current and signals on one side. Combining with the spring probe 120, the electrical signals and current passing through the first transmission element 131 and the second transmission element 130 are transmitted to the other side, realizing synchronous transmission. There is no need to set multiple fixing parts and wires, the structure is simple, the production cost is reduced, and it has high reliability.

[0030] In one embodiment, the end face includes a first end face 111 and a second end face 112, the receiving cavity 101 is formed between the first end face 111 and the second end face 112, the electronic device 200 includes a first device and a second device that can be detachably connected to each other, and the connector 100 is provided on the first device or the second device.

[0031] Specifically, the housing 110 has a longitudinal length extending in the first direction X, at least a part of the first end face 111 and the second end face 112 is arranged along the first direction X, the first end face 111 and the second end face 112 are spaced apart, and the above-mentioned receiving cavity 101 is formed. It can be understood that the first end face 111 and the second end face 112 have inner and outer surfaces, and the inner surfaces of the first end face 111 and the second end face 112 enclose the receiving cavity 101.

[0032] The placement groove 113 of the first end face 111 can be independently provided corresponding to each spring probe 120, or a whole groove structure can be formed on the first end face 111, and the spring probe 120 is embedded in the bottom surface of the placement groove 113.

[0033] The connector 100 is used to connect the first device and the second device. Through the connector 100, the first device and the second device can be connected or separated from each other, or fixedly connected. The connector 100 is provided on the first device or the second device, that is, the connector 100 is provided on one or both of the first device and the second device. When the connector 100 is provided on both the first device and the second device, the spring probes 120 of the two connectors 100 are docked with each other.

[0034] When the connector 100 is provided on the first device, in one embodiment, the first end face 111 faces the first device and is provided with a placement groove 113, the second end face 112 faces away from the first device, the first end face 111 of the connector 100 is detachably connected to the first device, and the transmission element 130 extends out of the second end face 112 and is configured to be connected to the second device.

[0035] As Figure 3 shown, specifically, the first end face 111 is used to dock with the first device, the second end face 112 is used to dock with the second device, the spring probe 120 is provided on the first end face 111 and is used to dock with the wiring terminal 201 of the first device. After docking, the first end face 111 and the first device are connected. One end of the transmission element 130 is connected to the spring probe 120, and the other end extends out of the outer surface of the second end face 112 to be connected to the second device.

[0036] When the connector 100 is disposed on the first device, in one embodiment, the first end face 111 faces the first device and is provided with a placement groove 113, the second end face 112 faces away from the first device, the second end face 112 of the connector 100 is detachably connected to the second device, and the transmission element 130 extends out of the second end face 112 and is configured to be connected to the second device.

[0037] Specifically, the first end face 111 is used for docking with the first device, the second end face 112 is used for docking with the second device, the spring probe 120 is disposed on the first end face 111 and is used for docking with the wiring terminal 201 of the first device. One end of the transmission element 130 is connected to the spring probe 120, and the other end extends out of the outer surface of the second end face 112 to be connected to the second device. After the transmission element 130 is connected, the second end face 112 and the second device are connected.

[0038] It can be understood that when the connector 100 is disposed on the second device, the same connection manner as in the above two embodiments can be adopted.

[0039] Both the first device and the second device can be a display device, a touch device, an output device, a charging device, etc. The display device can be a liquid crystal display device, an organic electroluminescent display device, an electrophoretic display device, a plasma display device, an electro-wetting display device, a field emission display device or other forms of display devices. The touch device can be a capacitive touch panel, a resistive touch panel, an optical touch panel or other forms of touch panels. The output device can be an audio output device, a video output device, an electric energy output device, etc. The charging device can be a power device, a power storage device, etc.

[0040] In one embodiment, the spring probe 120 is a pogopin probe. Pogopin is a spring-type probe formed by riveting and pre-pressing three basic components, namely a needle shaft, a spring, and a needle tube, through a precision instrument. The pogopin probe can realize the synchronous transmission of current and signals, that is, the functions of charging and conducting electricity. The pogopin probe has a very small volume, so when applied in the connector 100, it can reduce the weight of the connector 100, save space, beautify the appearance of the product, and is also easier to achieve sealing; the pogopin probe has a smaller distributed capacitance and distributed inductance, and smaller losses, which is beneficial to the efficient transmission of high-frequency signals.

[0041] Specifically, in Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the pogopin probes are disposed in the middle of the first end face 111, and there are two sets, with two in each set. Each set of pogopin probes is correspondingly connected to a set of transmission elements 130. Each set of transmission elements 130 is provided with a first transmission element 131 and a second transmission element 132. Each set of pogopin probes and each set of transmission elements 130 form a synchronous transmission unit, and there are two synchronous transmission units arranged at intervals or symmetrically.

[0042] In one of the embodiments, the housing 110 is provided with a mounting hole 114, and the connector 100 further includes a mounting member, and the mounting member is detachably disposed in the mounting hole 114 to detachably connect the connector 100 to the electronic device 200.

[0043] Specifically, the mounting hole 114 penetrates at least one of the first end face 111 and the second end face 112 and may communicate with the accommodation cavity 101, so that the mounting member can mount the connector 100 to the electronic device 200 from the first end face 111 and / or the second end face 112. When the mounting holes 114 penetrate both the first end face 111 and the second end face 112, a set of oppositely arranged mounting holes 114 are formed on the housing 110. The mounting hole 114 is provided with internal threads to facilitate the connection of the mounting member in the shape of a bolt.

[0044] Correspondingly, the electronic device 200 is provided with a docking hole 202, and the mounting member can pass through the docking hole 202 and the mounting hole 114 to detachably connect the electronic device 200 and the connector 100.

[0045] In one of the embodiments, the transmission element 130 further includes an intermediate element 133 disposed on the inner surface of the end face, and the intermediate element 133 connects the first transmission element 131 and the second transmission element 132 to the spring probe 120.

[0046] Specifically, when the spring probe 120 is disposed on the first end face 111, the intermediate element 133 is disposed on the inner surface of the first end face 111, and the accommodation groove penetrates the first end face 111, so that one end of the spring probe 120 abuts against the intermediate element 133. One end of the first transmission element 131 and the second transmission element 132 directly or indirectly abuts against the intermediate element 133 to form a parallel connection. The middle (or the other end) of the first transmission element 131 and the second transmission element 132 penetrates through the second end face 112 to extend out of the second end face 112, and the extended part is used to connect the electronic device 200.

[0047] Preferably, the first transmission element 131 is a copper pin, and the intermediate element 133 is a copper sheet. Preferably, the first transmission element 131 and the second transmission element 132 are directly formed on the housing 110 by an in-mold forming method.

[0048] The intermediate element 133 extends along the first direction X, and the first transmission element 131 and the second transmission element 132 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction X. The first transmission element 131 and the second transmission element 132 are arranged at intervals. For Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the first transmission element 131 of each synchronous transmission element 130 is provided in the middle of the intermediate element 133, and the second transmission element 132 of each synchronous transmission element 130 is provided at the end of the intermediate element 133, that is, each second transmission element 132 is respectively located at both ends of the intermediate element 133.

[0049] In one of the embodiments, a fixing groove 1321 is provided at one end of the second transmission element 132. The connector 100 includes a fixing member 115. The fixing member 115 passes through the end face and the intermediate element 133 and is arranged in the fixing groove 1321 to connect the second transmission element 132 to the intermediate element 133. Specifically, the fixing groove 1321 faces the intermediate element 133, and through holes matching the fixing groove 1321 are provided on the intermediate element 133 and the first end face 111. The fixing member 115 can especially be a bolt made of metal. The inner surface of the fixing groove 1321 is provided with threads to connect with the fixing member 115.

[0050] In one of the embodiments, the transmission element 130 further includes an elastic member 134 provided on the inner surface of the end face. One end of the elastic member 134 abuts against the spring probe 120, and the other end abuts against the first transmission element 131.

[0051] Specifically, the elastic member 134 is provided on the intermediate element 133. The spring probe 120 abuts against one side of the intermediate element 133, and the elastic member 134 is provided on the other side of the intermediate element 133. The elastic member 134 is in a U shape. One of the two long arms of the U shape abuts against the spring probe 120, and the other abuts against the first transmission element 131. The bent portion of the U shape provides elasticity for deformation, so that the two long arms can approach each other. The elastic member 134 is made of metal. Preferably, the elastic member 134 is made of metal copper or a copper-containing alloy.

[0052] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered to be within the scope described in this specification.

[0053] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation manners of the present application. The description thereof is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation to the scope of the patented application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A modular connector, characterized in that: The connector is detachably connected to the electronic device, and the connector comprises: The housing comprises an end surface and a receiving cavity, wherein the end surface is arranged toward the electronic device and is provided with a placement groove; The transmission element comprises a first transmission element and a second transmission element which are at least partially extended out of the accommodation cavity, wherein the first transmission element is used to transmit an electrical signal and the second transmission element is used to transmit an electric current; and A spring probe is arranged in the placement groove, the spring probe is electrically connected to the transmission element, and the spring probe is used to transmit electrical signals and currents between electronic devices.

2. The modular connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end surface includes a first end surface and a second end surface, the accommodating cavity is formed between the first end surface and the second end surface, the electronic device includes a first device and a second device that can be detachably connected to each other, and the connector is provided on the first device or the second device.

3. The modular connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first end face is arranged toward the first device and is provided with a placement groove, the second end face is away from the first device, the first end face of the connector is detachably connected to the first device, and the transmission element extends out of the second end face and is configured to be connected to the second device.

4. The modular connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first end face is arranged toward the first device and is provided with a placement groove, the second end face is away from the first device, the second end face of the connector is detachably connected to the second device, and the transmission element extends out of the second end face and is configured to be connected to the second device.

5. The modular connector according to claim 1, wherein: The spring probe is a pogopin probe.

6. The modular connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a mounting hole, and the connector further comprises a mounting piece, and the mounting piece is detachably arranged in the mounting hole so as to detachably connect the connector to the electronic device.

7. The modular connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission element further includes an intermediate element disposed on an inner surface of the end surface, and the intermediate element connects the first transmission element and the second transmission element to the spring probe.

8. The modular connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: A fixing groove is provided at one end of the second transmission element, and the connector comprises a fixing member, which passes through the end surface and the intermediate element and is arranged in the fixing groove to connect the second transmission element to the intermediate element.

9. The modular connector according to claim 1, wherein: The transmission element further comprises an elastic member arranged on the inner surface of the end surface, one end of the elastic member abuts against the spring probe, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the first transmission element.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: A modular connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 is used.

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