Hybrid connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hybrid connector and a connector assembly, the hybrid connector comprises a shell, the shell is provided with a matching channel, a first matching structure is formed on one side of the matching channel in a first direction of the shell, and the first matching structure is provided with a first mounting hole and at least two second mounting holes; the first mounting hole is located between the two second mounting holes; the signal connection module is fixed in the first mounting hole, the signal connection module comprises a second matching structure and at least one signal transmission terminal, the second matching structure is matched with the first matching structure to be mounted on the shell, and the at least one signal transmission terminal is arranged in the second matching structure; and the power connection module is fixed in the second mounting hole, and the power connection module comprises at least one power transmission terminal. According to the invention, the connector can also provide power supply capability under the condition that signal transmission is not affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular, to a hybrid connector and a connector assembly. Background Art

[0002] An electronic connector is a conductor device for connecting electrical circuits. This component can serve as the endpoint for connecting different components in the same circuit system, or provide the functions of power and data connection for different circuit systems and devices. These connectors are widely used in various electrical circuits and play an important role in connecting or disconnecting circuits. The characteristic of an electronic connector is that it can provide a pluggable connection, making it convenient and flexible to connect and disconnect circuits. It can be temporarily connected when needed, allowing for circuit debugging, component replacement, or repair. At the same time, an electronic connector can also be used as a node for permanent connection to connect electrical devices or cables.

[0003] In many traditional electronic devices, in order to meet the requirements of data and power transmission, separate connectors are usually required. One connector is used to transmit data signals, such as an Ethernet connector, a USB connector, etc., while another connector is used to transmit power, such as a power connector. Such a design requires different connector interfaces for data and power respectively, resulting in a large space occupation problem and making it difficult to achieve miniaturization and light weight. For example, in a vehicle application scenario, for a conventional pinheader connector used for a printed circuit board (PCB), generally, the signal connector and the power supply connector are independent and used separately. Therefore, the space occupied by the connector is large, which is not conducive to compactness and light weight, and further reduces the space utilization rate inside the vehicle and increases the vehicle weight. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a hybrid connector and a connector assembly to solve the technical problem that existing connectors cannot provide power supply capabilities while achieving communication transmission and are difficult to achieve miniaturization and light weight.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present utility model provides a hybrid connector, comprising: a housing, the housing is provided with a mating channel, a first mating structure is formed on one side of the mating channel in a first direction of the housing, the first mating structure is provided with a first mounting hole and at least two second mounting holes, the first mounting hole is located between the two second mounting holes; a signal connection module, fixed in the first mounting hole, the signal connection module includes a second mating structure and at least one signal transmission terminal, the second mating structure is mounted on the housing by mating with the first mating structure, and the at least one signal transmission terminal is disposed on the second mating structure; and a power connection module, fixed in the second mounting hole, the power connection module includes at least one power transmission terminal.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first mating structure includes a first mounting portion, at least two second mounting portions and a connecting portion, the first mounting portion is spaced from the second mounting portion in the first direction, the two second mounting portions are respectively disposed on both sides of the first mounting portion in a second direction, and the connecting portion is connected between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion; wherein, the first mounting portion is provided with the first mounting hole, and the second mounting portion is provided with the second mounting hole.

[0007] In some embodiments, the second mating structure includes a main body portion and a hollow protruding portion connected to each other, the main body portion is mutually mated with the first mounting portion, a through hole is formed in the main body portion in the first direction of the housing, the hollow protruding portion is communicated with the through hole and is located in the mating channel; wherein, at least a part of the signal transmission terminal is received in the hollow protruding portion and the through hole.

[0008] In some embodiments, the hybrid connector further includes: at least one stopper, the stopper is located between the mounting portion and the main body portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the main body portion includes a plate body and a convex platform portion, a part of the plate body extends beyond the outer peripheral surface of the housing in the second direction; the convex platform portion is connected to the plate body in the first direction; the convex platform portion includes a first step, a second step and a clamping portion, the first step and the second step are spaced from each other in the first direction, and the clamping portion is connected between the first step and the second step; wherein, the stopper is mutually clamped and mated with the clamping portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the connecting portion is provided with a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion protruding from the surface of the connecting portion. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are both spaced apart in the second direction and extend in the third direction of the housing. The plate body is provided with a third limiting portion in the second direction, and the third limiting portion concaves the plate body in the third direction. The stopper is provided with a fourth limiting portion in the second direction, and the fourth limiting portion protrudes from the surface of the stopper in the third direction. Wherein, the first limiting portion and the third limiting portion are engaged with each other, and the second limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion are engaged with each other.

[0011] In some embodiments, the housing includes a first plate, a second plate and a side plate. The first plate is spaced apart from the second plate in the second direction of the housing, and the side plate is connected between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate is provided with an opening in the second direction of the housing, and the opening is used to allow the stopper to pass through.

[0012] In some embodiments, the hybrid connector further includes: the first plate is provided with a fifth limiting portion in the third direction of the housing, and the fifth limiting portion concaves the first plate in the first direction. The plate body is provided with a sixth limiting portion in the third direction, and the sixth limiting portion protrudes from the plate body in the first direction. Wherein, the fifth limiting portion and the sixth limiting portion are engaged with each other.

[0013] In some embodiments, the hybrid connector is a board-end connector.

[0014] The present utility model also provides a connector assembly, including the hybrid connector described above; and a mating-end electrical connector, and the mating-end electrical connector is matingly connected with the hybrid connector.

[0015] The technical effect of the present utility model is to provide a hybrid connector by integrating a signal connection module and a power connection module in the mating channel of the housing, so that the connector can provide power supply capacity without affecting the transmission of signals. In addition, the two power connection modules are respectively located on both sides of the signal connection module, which can achieve double large-screen power supply, making the spatial structure of the hybrid connector compact and avoiding the problem of short-circuit signal crosstalk between multiple power transmission terminals. The connector assembly includes a hybrid connector and a mating-end electrical connector matingly connected with the hybrid connector. The structural design of the connector assembly is convenient for assembly and easier to realize automated manufacturing and installation. Description of the Drawings

[0016] The following will make the technical solutions and other beneficial effects of the present application obvious by describing the specific embodiments of the present application in detail in conjunction with the drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 Explosion diagram of the hybrid connector provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 2 Partial explosion diagram of the hybrid connector provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic structural diagram of the second mating structure provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 4 Schematic structural diagram of the hybrid connector from the first perspective provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 5 It is Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along the B-B direction.

[0022] Figure 6 Schematic structural diagram of the hybrid connector from the second perspective provided by the embodiment of the present application

[0023] The identification of the components in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0024] 1 - housing; 1111 - first plate; 1112 - second plate; 1113 - side plate; 1101 - opening;

[0025] 10 - mating channel;

[0026] X - first direction; Y - second direction; Z - third direction;

[0027] 11 - first mating structure; 101 - first mounting portion; 102 - second mounting portion; 103 - connecting portion; 110 - accommodating space;

[0028] 111 - first mounting hole; 112 - second mounting hole;

[0029] 2 - signal connection module; 21 - second mating structure; 201 - main body portion; 2011 - plate body; 2012 - boss portion; 1201 - first step; 1202 - second step; 1203 - clamping portion;

[0030] 202 - hollow protruding portion; 2001 - through hole; 211 - signal transmission terminal;

[0031] 3 - power connection module; 31 - power transmission terminal; 4 - stopper;

[0032] 51 - first limiting portion; 52 - second limiting portion; 53 - third limiting portion; 54 - fourth limiting portion; 55 - fifth limiting portion; 56 - sixth limiting portion. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0034] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. 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 to the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the described features. In the description of the present application, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0035] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection capable of mutual communication; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. 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.

[0036] To solve the technical problems that the existing connectors cannot provide power supply while realizing communication transmission and are difficult to achieve miniaturization and light weight, the present application provides a hybrid connector. By integrating a signal connection module and a power connection module in the mating channel of the housing at the same time, the connector can provide power supply without affecting the transmission of signals. In addition, the two power connection modules are respectively located on both sides of the signal connection module, which can achieve double large-screen power supply, making the spatial structure of the hybrid connector compact and avoiding the problem of short-circuit signal crosstalk between multiple power transmission terminals. The following will be described in detail.

[0037] As Figures 1 to 3As shown, the hybrid connector includes a housing 1, a signal connection module 2, and a power connection module 3. The signal connection module 2 and the power connection module 3 are integrated into the mating channel 10 of the housing 1 to provide power supply capacity while not affecting the transmission of signals, thus achieving the compactification and light weight of the connector.

[0038] The housing 1 is provided with a mating channel 10. At one end of the mating channel 10 in the first direction X of the housing 1, a first mating structure 11 is formed. The first mating structure 11 is provided with a first mounting hole 111 and at least two second mounting holes 112. The first mounting hole 111 is located between the two second mounting holes 112. Figure 2 One first mounting hole 111 is shown, and two second mounting holes 112 are respectively arranged on both sides of one first mounting hole 111. However, this is not limited thereto, and the number of the second mounting holes 112 can be set according to actual requirements.

[0039] It should be noted that in the context, the first direction X is the length direction of the housing 1, the second direction Y is the height direction of the housing 1, and the third direction is the width direction of the housing 1.

[0040] The housing 1 includes a first plate 1111, a second plate 1112, and a side plate 1113. The first plate 1111 is spaced from the second plate 1112 in the second direction Y of the housing 1. The side plate 1113 is connected between the first plate 1111 and the second plate 1112 and encloses the mating channel 10.

[0041] The signal connection module 2 is fixed in the first mounting hole 111. Among them, the signal connection module 2 can be fixed in the first mounting through hole 2001 in a detachable manner. The signal connection module 2 includes a second mating structure 21 and at least one signal transmission terminal 211. The second mating structure 21 is installed on the housing 1 by cooperating with the first mating structure 11, and at least one signal transmission terminal 211 is arranged in the second mating structure 21. Figure 2 Two signal transmission terminals 211 are shown integrated in the second mating structure 21. That is to say, the second mating structure 21 is formed on the two signal transmission terminals 211 and is surrounded by the second mating structure 21. The signal transmission terminal 211 can be a coaxial signal transmission terminal 211, and the signals transmitted include but are not limited to radio frequency signals.

[0042] The power connection module 3 is fixed in the second mounting hole 112. The power connection module 3 includes at least one power transmission terminal 31. Figure 2 It is shown that two power transmission terminals 31 are respectively arranged on both sides of the two signal transmission terminals 211.

[0043] When the hybrid connector is mated with other connectors (not shown in the figure), the mating can be guided and assisted via the mating channel 10, promoting the mating connection of the signal connection module 2 and the power connection module 3 with the corresponding connection terminals or modules (not shown in the figure) of other connectors respectively. Thus, the mating channel 10 can facilitate the mating. The signal connection module 2 can be an HFM (High-Speed FAKRA-Mini) connector. Through the signal connection module 2, high-speed data transmission performance can be achieved.

[0044] Combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the hybrid connector further includes at least one stopper 4, which is disposed between the first mating structure 11 and the second mating structure 21 to lock and fix the first mating structure 11 and the second mating structure 21. The stopper 4 includes a first arm and a second arm. The two first arms are spaced apart in the third direction and extend along the second direction Y. The second wall is connected between the two first arms. Among them, the shape of the stopper 4 includes but is not limited to a C-shaped or U-shaped.

[0045] Combined with Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the first plate 1111 is provided with an opening 1101 in the second direction Y of the housing 1. The opening 1101 is used to allow the stopper 4 to pass through, so as to install the signal connection module 2 into the housing 1.

[0046] Combined with Figures 2 to 3 As shown, the first mating structure 11 includes a first mounting portion 101, at least two second mounting portions 102, and a connecting portion 103. The first mounting portion 101 is spaced from the second mounting portions 102 in the first direction X of the housing 1. The two second mounting portions 102 are respectively disposed on both sides of the first mounting portion 101 in the second direction Y of the housing 1. The connecting portion 103 is connected between the first mounting portion 101 and the second mounting portions 102. Among them, the first mounting portion 101 and the connecting portion 103 are interconnected to enclose a receiving space 110. The signal connection module 2 is fixed in the receiving space 110 to install the signal connection module 2 in place in the housing 1. The first mounting portion 101 is provided with a first mounting hole 111 to define the mounting position of the signal connection module 2 and fix it in the first mounting hole 111. The second mounting portion 102 is provided with a second mounting hole 112 to define the mounting position of the power connection module 3 and fix it in the second mounting hole 112.

[0047] Combined with Figures 2 to 4As shown, the second mating structure 21 includes a main body portion 201 and a hollow protruding portion 202 that are connected to each other. The main body portion 201 cooperates with the first mounting portion 101. The main body portion 201 is provided with a through hole 2001 in the first direction X of the housing 1. The hollow protruding portion 202 communicates with the through hole 2001 and is located in the mating channel 10. Among them, the hollow protruding portion 202 and the through hole 2001 are used for accommodating at least a part of the signal transmission terminal 211 therein.

[0048] The main body portion 201 includes a plate body 2011 and a boss portion 2012. A part of the plate body 2011 extends beyond the outer peripheral surface of the housing 1 in the second direction Y of the housing 1. The boss portion 2012 is connected to the plate body 2011 in the first direction X of the housing 1. Among them, the stopper 4 is located between the mounting portion and the main body portion 201, and the stopper 4 abuts against a part of the surface of the boss portion 2012.

[0049] Specifically, the boss portion 2012 includes a first step 1201, a second step 1202, and a clamping portion 1203. The first step 1201 and the second step 1202 are spaced apart in the first direction X. The clamping portion 1203 is connected between the first step 1201 and the second step 1202. The stopper 4 and the clamping portion 1203 are clamped and matched with each other, so that the stopper 4 fixes the signal connection module 2 in the housing 1 after passing through the opening 1101.

[0050] The second mating structure 21 is a metal part, and this metal part can be formed on the signal transmission terminal 211 by integral molding and wrap the signal transmission terminal 211. The integral molding process includes but is not limited to molding processes such as insert molding, dip molding, spray molding, deposition molding, etc. or combinations thereof.

[0051] Combined Figure 1 As shown, the hybrid connector further includes a plurality of limiting portions. The plurality of limiting portions include a first limiting portion 51, a second limiting portion 52, a third limiting portion 53, a fourth limiting portion 54, a fifth limiting portion 55, and a sixth limiting portion 56.

[0052] Specifically, the connecting portion 103 is provided with a first limiting portion 51 and a second limiting portion 52 protruding from the surface of the connecting portion 103. The first limiting portion 51 and the second limiting portion 52 are both spaced apart in the second direction Y and extend in the third direction of the housing 1. The plate body 2011 is provided with a third limiting portion 53 in the second direction Y, and the third limiting portion 53 is concave in the plate body 2011 in the third direction. The stopper 4 is provided with a fourth limiting portion 54 in the second direction Y, and the fourth limiting portion 54 protrudes from the side surface of the stopper 4 in the third direction. The first plate 1111 is provided with a fifth limiting portion 55 in the third direction of the housing 1, and the fifth limiting portion 55 is concave in the first plate 1111 in the first direction X. The plate body 2011 is provided with a sixth limiting portion 56 in the third direction, and the sixth limiting portion 56 protrudes from the plate body 2011 in the first direction X.

[0053] By providing a plurality of limiting portions on the first mating structure 11, the second mating structure 21 and the stopper 4, after the first mating structure 11 and the second mating structure 21 are mutually mated, the first limiting portion 51 and the second limiting portion 52 are mutually snap-fitted, the third limiting portion 53 and the fourth limiting portion 54 are mutually snap-fitted, and the fifth limiting portion 55 and the sixth limiting portion 56 are mutually snap-fitted. In this way, the signal connection module 2 can be further fixed in the mating channel 10 of the housing 1.

[0054] It should be noted that in other embodiments, one of the two mutually mating limiting portions is a convex portion, and the other is a concave portion, which is not particularly limited herein.

[0055] The hybrid connector is a board-end connector. For example, the hybrid connector can act as a Pinheader connector for a PCB. The structural design of the hybrid connector facilitates assembly and is more easily realized for automated manufacturing and installation.

[0056] The embodiment of the present application further provides a connector assembly, which includes the aforementioned hybrid connector and a mating-end electrical connector (for example, an Ethernet female-end connector). The mating-end electrical connector is matingly connected to the hybrid connector, and the structural designs of both facilitate assembly and are more easily realized for automated manufacturing and installation.

[0057] The above has introduced in detail a hybrid connector and a connector assembly provided by the embodiment of the present application. Specific examples are used herein to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the technical solution and its core idea of the present application; those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A hybrid connector, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a mating channel, wherein a first mating structure is formed on one side of the housing in a first direction, wherein the first mating structure is provided with a first mounting hole and at least two second mounting holes, wherein the first mounting hole is located between the two second mounting holes; a signal connection module, fixed in the first mounting hole, the signal connection module comprising a second matching structure and at least one signal transmission terminal, the second matching structure being matched with the first matching structure to be mounted on the housing, the at least one signal transmission terminal being arranged on the second matching structure; as well as A power connection module is fixed in the second mounting hole, and the power connection module includes at least one power transmission terminal.

2. The hybrid connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first matching structure includes a first mounting portion, at least two second mounting portions, and a connecting portion, wherein the first mounting portion is spaced apart from the second mounting portion in the first direction, the two second mounting portions are respectively arranged on both sides of the first mounting portion in the second direction, and the connecting portion is connected between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion; The first mounting portion is provided with the first mounting hole, and the second mounting portion is provided with the second mounting hole.

3. The hybrid connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second matching structure includes a main body and a hollow protrusion connected to each other, the main body matches with the first mounting portion, the main body is provided with a through hole in the first direction of the shell, the hollow protrusion is connected with the through hole and is located in the matching channel; The hollow protrusion and the through hole are used to accommodate at least a portion of the signal transmission terminal.

4. The hybrid connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: At least one stopper is located between the mounting portion and the main body.

5. The hybrid connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main body comprises a plate body and a boss portion, a portion of the plate body exceeds the outer peripheral surface of the shell in the second direction; the boss portion and the plate body are connected to each other in the first direction; The boss portion includes a first step, a second step and a clamping portion, the first step and the second step are spaced apart in the first direction, and the clamping portion is connected between the first step and the second step; Wherein, the stopper and the clamping portion are clamped and matched with each other.

6. The hybrid connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting portion is provided with a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion protruding from the surface of the connecting portion, the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are both arranged at intervals in the second direction and extend in the third direction of the housing; The plate body is provided with a third limiting portion in the second direction, and the third limiting portion is concave toward the plate body in the third direction; The stopper is provided with a fourth limiting portion in the second direction, and the fourth limiting portion protrudes from the surface of the stopper in the third direction; The first limiting portion and the third limiting portion are engaged with each other, and the second limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion are engaged with each other.

7. The hybrid connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing comprises a first plate, a second plate and a side plate, the first plate is spaced apart from the second plate in a second direction of the housing, and the side plate is connected between the first plate and the second plate; The first plate is provided with an opening in the second direction of the housing, and the opening is used to allow the stopper to pass through.

8. The hybrid connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: The first plate is provided with a fifth limiting portion in the third direction of the housing, and the fifth limiting portion is recessed in the first direction from the first plate; The plate body is provided with a sixth limiting portion in the third direction, and the sixth limiting portion protrudes from the plate body in the first direction; Wherein, the fifth limiting portion and the sixth limiting portion are engaged with each other.

9. The hybrid connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hybrid connector is a board-end connector.

10. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: The hybrid connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9; as well as A mating end electrical connector, the mating end electrical connector is mated and connected with the hybrid connector.

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