Type-C connector and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a Type-C connector and a vehicle, the Type-C connector comprises a first shell and a first terminal, the first shell comprises a main shell and a sub-shell which are communicated with each other, the first terminal comprises a base body and a tongue piece, the tongue piece is provided with a connecting part connected with the base body, and the connecting part is connected with the main shell and the sub-shell. The tongue piece extends into the main shell through the sub-shell, the tongue piece and the inner wall surface of the main shell are arranged at an interval, and the sub-shell wraps the periphery of the connecting part; the main shell and the sub-shell have heights in the thickness direction of the tongue piece, and the height of the main shell is larger than that of the sub-shell. The breaking strength of the tongue piece in the Type-C connector is high, and the tongue piece is not easy to break.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of Type-C connectors, and in particular, to a Type-C connector and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] At present, due to the characteristics of high-speed and high-frequency data transmission and power supply, Type-C connectors are gradually being used in equipment such as vehicles.

[0003] In the related art, the Type-C connector includes a tongue piece that is plugged into the male terminal, and the tongue piece has weak bending strength and is easily broken. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a Type-C connector, in which the tongue piece has a high bending strength and is not easy to break.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present disclosure provides a Type-C connector, including a first shell and a first terminal, the first shell including a main shell and a sub-shell that are interconnected, the first terminal including a base and a tongue, the tongue having a connecting portion connected to the base, wherein the tongue extends into the main shell through the sub-shell and is spaced apart from the inner wall surface of the main shell, and the sub-shell is wrapped around the outer periphery of the connecting portion; the main shell and the sub-shell have a height in the thickness direction of the tongue, and the height of the main shell is greater than the height of the sub-shell.

[0006] Optionally, the main shell has a first opening, the sub-shell is arranged in the main shell and connected at the first opening, the sub-shell has a second opening opposite to the first opening, and the tongue extends into the main shell through the first opening, the sub-shell and the second opening in sequence.

[0007] Optionally, the first shell is made of metal material.

[0008] Optionally, the Type-C connector includes a second shell, the first shell is arranged in the second shell, one of the base and the second shell is provided with a limiting buckle, and the other is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting buckle is arranged in the limiting groove to limit the movement of the base relative to the second shell along the length direction of the tongue, and the length direction of the tongue is the same as the axial direction of the sub-shell.

[0009] Optionally, the second shell is provided with a limiting plate extending in a direction perpendicular to the length of the tongue piece, and the limiting plate abuts against an end portion of the base body on a side away from the tongue piece.

[0010] Optionally, one of the limiting plate and the second housing is provided with a first snap, and the other is provided with a first slot, and the first snap is snap-fitted into the first slot.

[0011] Optionally, the Type-C connector includes a third housing, the third housing includes a housing body and a mounting plate, and the second housing is partially inserted into the housing body and fixedly connected to the mounting plate.

[0012] Optionally, the third housing is made of a metal material, the third housing includes a baffle connected to the mounting plate, the baffle extends in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the tongue, the base body is disposed between the housing body and the baffle, and has pins exposed to the second housing, wherein a projection of the pins in the length direction of the tongue at least partially coincides with the baffle.

[0013] Optionally, the third housing is configured as an integrally formed part.

[0014] Optionally, the housing body is used for connecting to a vehicle, and a second snap is provided on the housing body, and the second snap is used for snap-fitting with a second slot on the vehicle, or,

[0015] A second slot is provided on the housing body, and the second slot is used for connecting with a second snap on the vehicle.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, including the Type-C connector as described above.

[0017] Optionally, the first housing is made of a metal material, the vehicle includes a second terminal, and the second terminal is inserted into and abuts against the sub-housing with the tongue.

[0018] Through the above technical solutions, in the Type-C connector provided by the present disclosure, by using the sub-housing to wrap the connecting portion, the sub-housing can support the tongue through the connecting portion, thereby increasing the bending resistance of the tongue and making the tongue not easily break. In addition, by setting the height of the main housing to be greater than the height of the sub-housing, on the one hand, the height of the main housing is relatively high, which is beneficial to ensuring that there is enough space between the tongue and the inner wall surface of the main housing, facilitating the insertion of the second terminal inserted into the tongue into the main housing, and on the other hand, the height of the sub-housing is relatively low, which is beneficial to the reliable wrapping of the connecting portion by the sub-housing.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation section. Description of the Drawings

[0020] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and form a part of the specification. Together with the following detailed description, they are used to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation to the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a Type-C connector provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the Type-C connector from a first perspective provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the Type-C connector from a second perspective provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the Type-C connector provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Description of Reference Numerals

[0026] 1 - First housing, 11 - Main housing, 111 - First opening, 112 - Third opening, 12 - Sub-housing, 121 - Second opening, 2 - First terminal, 21 - Substrate, 211 - Limiting groove, 212 - Pin, 22 - Tongue, 23 - Connecting portion, 3 - Second housing, 31 - Limiting buckle, 32 - First buckle, 33 - Solder leg, 4 - Limiting plate, 41 - First card slot, 5 - Third housing, 51 - Housing body, 511 - Second card slot, 52 - Mounting plate, 53 - Baffle. Detailed Description of Embodiments

[0027] The following is a detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for the purpose of illustrating and explaining the present disclosure, and are not used to limit the present disclosure.

[0028] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the directional terms such as "inner" and "outer" refer to the inside and outside of the contour of each component itself. The "thickness direction of the tongue" can refer to Figure 4 the up and down direction of the drawing surface, and the "length direction of the tongue" can refer to Figure 4 the left and right direction of the drawing surface. The terms "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element from another, and do not have an order or importance. In addition, when the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements, and the present disclosure will not repeat them.

[0029] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a Type-C connector is provided. Refer to Figures 2 to 4As shown in the figure, the Type-C connector includes a first housing 1 and a first terminal 2. The first housing 1 includes a main housing 11 and a sub-housing 12 that communicate with each other. The first terminal 2 includes a base body 21 and a tongue piece 22. The tongue piece 22 has a connecting portion 23 connected to the base body 21. That is, the connecting portion 23 can be understood as the root of the tongue piece 22. Among them, the tongue piece 22 extends into the main housing 11 through the sub-housing 12 and is spaced from the inner wall surface of the main housing 11. The sub-housing 12 wraps around the outer periphery of the connecting portion 23. The main housing 11 and the sub-housing 12 have heights in the thickness direction of the tongue piece 22, and the height of the main housing 11 is greater than the height of the sub-housing 12.

[0030] Through the above technical solution, in the Type-C connector provided by the present disclosure, by using the sub-housing 12 to wrap the connecting portion 23, the sub-housing 12 can support the tongue piece 22 through the connecting portion 23. Thus, the flexural strength of the tongue piece 22 is increased, and the tongue piece 22 is not easily broken. In addition, by setting the height of the main housing 11 to be greater than the height of the sub-housing 12, on the one hand, the main housing 11 has a relatively high height, which is beneficial to ensuring that there is sufficient space between the tongue piece 22 and the inner wall surface of the main housing 11, facilitating the insertion of the second terminal inserted into the tongue piece 22 into the main housing 11. On the other hand, the sub-housing 12 has a relatively low height, which is beneficial to the reliable wrapping of the connecting portion 23 by the sub-housing 12.

[0031] It should be noted that the housing in the present disclosure can be understood as a shell-like structure with openings at both ends. Among them, the tongue piece 22 can be inserted into the main housing 11 through the opening on the sub-housing 12, and the second terminal inserted into the tongue piece 22 can be inserted into the main housing 11 through the opening on the main housing 11. The present disclosure will be introduced in detail in the following embodiments. In addition, when the Type-C connector of the present disclosure is applied to a vehicle, during the driving of the vehicle, the Type-C connector is often in a state of high-speed vibration. Therefore, by adding the sub-housing 12, the breakage of the tongue piece 22 can be effectively avoided, making the Type-C connector suitable for application in a vehicle.

[0032] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, refer to Figures 2 to 4As shown, the main housing 11 may have a first opening 111, and the main housing 11 may also have a third opening 112, which is disposed opposite to the first opening 111. The sub-housing 12 may be disposed within the main housing 11 and communicate at the first opening 111. The sub-housing 12 has a second opening 121 opposite to the first opening 111. The tongue piece 22 extends into the main housing 11 through the first opening 111, the sub-housing 12, and the second opening 121 in sequence. Here, by disposing the sub-housing 12 within the main housing 11, on the one hand, the internal space of the main housing 11 can be utilized to arrange the sub-housing 12, which is conducive to achieving a compact design of the first housing 1. On the other hand, compared with the sub-housing 12 being disposed outside the main housing 11, disposing the sub-housing 12 within the main housing 11 can shorten the length of the tongue piece 22 inserted into the first housing 1. In this way, the tongue piece 22 can be designed to be shorter, thereby also improving the bending resistance of the tongue piece 22. Among them, the second terminal inserted into the tongue piece 22 can be inserted into the main housing 11 through the third opening 112.

[0033] Of course, in some other embodiments of the present disclosure, referring to Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the sub-housing 12 may also be disposed outside the main housing 11. The sub-housing 12 has a second opening 121 opposite to the first opening 111. At this time, the tongue piece 22 extends into the main housing 11 through the second opening 121, the sub-housing 12, and the first opening 111 in sequence.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first housing 1 may be made of a metal material. In this way, the first housing 1 can serve as a shielding housing for the first terminal 2 and play an electromagnetic shielding role for the first terminal 2.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, referring to Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the Type-C connector may include a second housing 3. The first housing 1 is disposed within the second housing 3. One of the base body 21 and the second housing 3 may be provided with a limiting buckle 31, and the other may be provided with a limiting groove 211. The limiting buckle 31 is disposed within the limiting groove 211 to limit the movement of the base body 21 relative to the second housing 3 along the length direction of the tongue piece 22. The length direction of the tongue piece 22 is the same as the axial direction of the sub-housing 12. Here, by using the cooperation of the limiting buckle 31 and the limiting groove 211, the movement of the base body 21 along the length direction of the tongue piece 22 can be restricted, ensuring the relative stability of the position of the base body 21. In addition, the second housing 3 can wrap the outer periphery of the first housing 1. In this way, the movement of the first housing 1 along the thickness direction and the width direction of the tongue piece 22 can be restricted. Thus, the first housing 1 and the first terminal 2 can be reliably connected to the second housing 3.

[0036] It should be noted that the length direction of the tongue piece 22 is arranged to be the same as the axial direction of the sub-housing 12. It can be understood that the length direction of the tongue piece 22 is the same as the insertion direction of the tongue piece 22 into the first housing 1. Here, the first housing 1 can be arranged in the second housing 3 through the opening at one end of the second housing 3, and the second terminal inserted into the tongue piece 22 can be inserted into the main housing 11 through the opening at the other end of the second housing 3.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 2 to 4 the second housing 3 may be provided with a limiting plate 4 extending along a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the tongue piece 22, and the limiting plate 4 abuts against the end of the base body 21 on the side away from the tongue piece 22. In this way, the limiting plate 4 can be used to prevent the base body 21 from moving in the length direction of the tongue piece 22 in the direction away from the first housing 1, resulting in the accidental withdrawal of the tongue piece 22 from the first housing 1.

[0038] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 to 3 one of the limiting plate 4 and the second housing 3 may be provided with a first buckle 32, and the other may be provided with a first slot 41, and the first buckle 32 is snapped into the first slot 41. In this way, by using the snap connection between the first buckle 32 and the first slot 41, the fixation between the limiting plate 4 and the second housing 3 can be realized, and thus, the accidental withdrawal of the tongue piece 22 from the first housing 1 can be further prevented.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 1 to 4 the Type-C connector may include a third housing 5, and the third housing 5 includes a housing body 51 and a mounting plate 52. The second housing 3 is partially inserted into the housing body 51 and fixedly connected to the mounting plate 52. Here, the housing body 51 can support the second housing 3, and the mounting plate 52 can be fixedly connected to the second housing 3. Thus, the stable connection between the third housing 5 and the second housing 3 can be realized. Among them, the mounting plate 52 can be welded to the second housing 3, and the present disclosure does not limit this. In addition, the second housing 3 can be partially inserted into the second housing 3 through the opening at one end of the third housing 5, and the second terminal inserted into the tongue piece 22 can be inserted into the main housing 11 through the opening at the other end of the third housing 5.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the third housing 5 may be made of a metal material. In this way, the third housing 5 can serve as a shielding housing for the first terminal 2 and play an electromagnetic shielding role for the first terminal 2, as shown in Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, the third housing 5 may include a baffle 53 connected to the mounting plate 52. The baffle 53 extends in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the tongue piece 22. The base body 21 is disposed between the housing body 51 and the baffle 53 and has pins 212 exposed to the second housing 3. Among them, the projection of the pins 212 in the length direction of the tongue piece 22 at least partially coincides with the baffle 53. Here, the pins 212 can be soldered to an external circuit board. By making the projection of the pins 212 in the length direction of the tongue piece 22 at least partially coincide with the baffle 53, the baffle 53 can provide electromagnetic shielding protection for the pins 212, improving the electromagnetic shielding effect at the pins 212.

[0041] In some embodiments, the third housing 5 can be configured as an integrally formed part. In this way, the connections between the housing body 51, the mounting plate 52, and the baffle 53 can be omitted, improving the strength of the third housing 5, simplifying the production process of the third housing 5, and since the connections between the housing body 51, the mounting plate 52, and the baffle 53 are omitted, the electromagnetic shielding effect of the third housing 5 is better.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, the housing body 51 is used to connect to a vehicle (not shown in the figure). A second buckle (not shown in the figure) may be provided on the housing body 51. The second buckle is used to be snap-fitted with a second slot on the vehicle. In this way, the connection between the third housing 5 and the vehicle can be achieved. Alternatively, a second slot 511 may be provided on the housing body 51. The second slot 511 is used to be snap-fitted with a second buckle on the vehicle. In this way, the connection between the third housing 5 and the vehicle can also be achieved, preventing the third housing 5 from vibrating and becoming loose. Among them, in some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, the second housing 3 also has a welding leg 33. The welding leg 33 can be welded to the vehicle. Thus, the Type-C connector can be fixed to the vehicle, further preventing the third housing 5 from vibrating and becoming loose.

[0043] Next, the present disclosure will introduce the specific assembly steps of the Type-C connector in detail in combination with the above specific embodiments. Refer to Figures 1 to 4As shown, first, the tongue piece 22 is inserted into the sub-housing 12 through the first opening 111, and the tongue piece 22 gradually extends into the main housing 11 through the second opening 121. At this time, the base body 21 can abut against the main housing 11. In this way, the assembly of the first terminal 2 and the first housing 1 is completed. Subsequently, the first housing 1 is inserted through the opening at one end of the second housing 3. Then, the limit buckle 31 is arranged in the limit groove 211, the limit plate 4 abuts against the base body 21, and the first buckle 32 is snapped into the first card slot 41. At this time, the assembly of the first housing 1 and the second housing 3 is completed. Subsequently, the second housing 3 is inserted into the third housing 5 through the opening at one end of the third housing 5, and the second housing 3 is welded to the mounting plate 52. In this way, the assembly of the Type-C connector is completed.

[0044] According to the second aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, including the Type-C connector as described above. The vehicle has all the beneficial effects of the above Type-C connector, which will not be elaborated herein. In some embodiments, the Type-C connector can be applied to, for example, lidar, cameras, intelligent cockpit modules, and intelligent driving modules of vehicles, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first housing 1 is made of a metal material. The vehicle includes a second terminal (not shown in the figure), and the second terminal is inserted into and abuts against the tongue piece 22 and the sub-housing 12. In this way, since the first housing 1 is made of a metal material, when the second terminal abuts against the sub-housing 12, the first housing 1 can also provide electromagnetic protection for the second terminal. Here, the first terminal 2 can be used as a female terminal, and the second terminal can be used as a male terminal.

[0046] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0047] In addition, it should be noted that, in the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments, without conflict, they can be combined in any suitable manner. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the present disclosure will not separately describe various possible combination methods.

[0048] In addition, any combination can be made between various different embodiments of the present disclosure, as long as it does not violate the idea of the present disclosure, it should also be regarded as the content disclosed by the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A Type-C connector, characterized in that, It includes a first housing and a first terminal. The first housing includes a main housing and a sub-housing that are in communication with each other. The first terminal includes a base body and a tongue piece. The tongue piece has a connecting portion connected to the base body. Wherein, the tongue piece extends into the main housing through the sub-housing and is spaced from the inner wall surface of the main housing. The sub-housing wraps around the outer periphery of the connecting portion. The main housing and the sub-housing have heights in the thickness direction of the tongue piece, and the height of the main housing is greater than the height of the sub-housing.

2. The Type-C connector according to claim 1, wherein, The main housing has a first opening. The sub-housing is disposed within the main housing and communicates at the first opening. The sub-housing has a second opening opposite to the first opening. The tongue piece extends into the main housing through the first opening, the sub-housing, and the second opening in sequence.

3. The Type-C connector according to claim 1, wherein The first housing is made of a metallic material.

4. The Type-C connector according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that The Type-C connector includes a second housing. The first housing is disposed within the second housing. One of the base body and the second housing is provided with a limiting buckle, and the other is provided with a limiting groove. The limiting buckle is disposed within the limiting groove to limit the movement of the base body relative to the second housing along the length direction of the tongue piece. The length direction of the tongue piece is the same as the axial direction of the sub-housing.

5. The Type-C connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second housing is provided with a limiting plate extending in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the tongue piece. The limiting plate abuts against the end of the base body on the side away from the tongue piece.

6. The Type-C connector according to claim 5, wherein One of the limiting plate and the second housing is provided with a first snap, and the other is provided with a first snap groove. The first snap is snap-fitted within the first snap groove.

7. The Type-C connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The Type-C connector includes a third housing. The third housing includes a housing body and a mounting plate. The second housing is partially inserted into the housing body and is fixedly connected to the mounting plate.

8. The Type-C connector according to claim 7, wherein The third housing is made of a metallic material. The third housing includes a baffle connected to the mounting plate. The baffle extends in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the tongue piece. The base body is disposed between the housing body and the baffle and has pins exposed from the second housing. Wherein, the projection of the pins in the length direction of the tongue piece at least partially coincides with the baffle.

9. The Type-C connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The third housing is configured as an integrally formed part.

10. The Type-C connector according to claim 7, wherein The housing body is used for connection with a vehicle. The housing body is provided with a second snap for snap-fitting with a second snap groove on the vehicle, or The housing body is provided with a second snap groove for engaging with a second snap on the vehicle.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes the Type-C connector according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. The vehicle according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first housing is made of a metallic material. The vehicle includes a second terminal. The second terminal is inserted into and abuts against the tongue piece and abuts against the sub-housing.

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