Hybrid connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hybrid connector. The hybrid connector comprises an insulating shell, a plurality of signal contact elements and a plurality of power supply contact elements, the plurality of signal contacts and the plurality of power contacts are held by the insulative housing. The hybrid connector is fitted with a mating connector in a first direction. The insulating shell comprises a plurality of signal embedding parts and a plurality of power supply embedding parts, the plurality of signal embedding parts and the plurality of power supply embedding parts are alternately arranged along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the plurality of signal contact pieces are arranged on the plurality of signal embedding parts. The plurality of power supply contacts are disposed in the plurality of power supply fitting portions. In this way, the power contacts are arranged in a dispersed manner, thereby preventing the power contacts from being arranged in a local area in a concentrated manner, and preventing heat from accumulating in the local area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a hybrid connector, in particular to a hybrid connector capable of transmitting signals and power simultaneously. Background Art

[0002] It is known to use a hybrid floating connector with signal contacts and power contacts to transmit signals and power. Such a hybrid floating connector has been disclosed, for example, in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN113690663A. However, in the hybrid floating connector disclosed in CN113690663A, the power contacts are concentrated at both ends of the connector. Once the number of power contacts is increased, it is easy to cause the problem of high temperature due to heat accumulation at both ends of the connector. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] One object of the utility model is to provide a hybrid connector that prevents heat from accumulating in a local area of the connector by dispersing the power contacts.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the utility model, there is provided a hybrid connector, including an insulating housing, a plurality of signal contacts, and a plurality of power contacts, the plurality of signal contacts and the plurality of power contacts being held by the insulating housing, and the hybrid connector being fitted with a mating connector in a first direction;

[0005] wherein the insulating housing includes a plurality of signal fitting portions and a plurality of power fitting portions, the plurality of signal fitting portions and the plurality of power fitting portions are alternately arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the number of the plurality of signal fitting portions is one more than the number of the plurality of power fitting portions.

[0006] The plurality of signal contacts are arranged in the plurality of signal fitting portions, and the plurality of power contacts are arranged in the plurality of power fitting portions.

[0007] In the hybrid connector according to the utility model, two of the plurality of signal fitting portions are respectively arranged at both ends of the hybrid connector, and the plurality of power fitting portions are arranged in an intermediate region between the both ends.

[0008] In the hybrid connector according to the utility model, the plurality of signal fitting portions include 4 signal fitting portions, the plurality of power fitting portions include 3 power fitting portions, and the 4 signal fitting portions and the 3 power fitting portions are arranged in the following order: signal fitting portion - power fitting portion - signal fitting portion - power fitting portion - signal fitting portion - power fitting portion - signal fitting portion.

[0009] According to the hybrid connector of the present invention, the multiple signal embedding parts include 4 signal embedding parts, the multiple power embedding parts include 3 power embedding parts, the 4 signal embedding parts include two first signal embedding parts and two second signal embedding parts, and the two first signal embedding parts, the two second signal embedding parts and the 3 power embedding parts are arranged in the following order: second signal embedding part-power embedding part-first signal embedding part-power embedding part-first signal embedding part-power embedding part-second signal embedding part.

[0010] According to the hybrid connector of the present invention, the number of signal contacts disposed on one first signal mating portion is different from the number of signal contacts disposed on one second signal mating portion.

[0011] According to the hybrid connector of the present invention, the number of signal contacts disposed in one first signal mating portion is greater than the number of signal contacts disposed in one second signal mating portion.

[0012] According to the hybrid connector of the present invention, each power engaging portion has two power contact receiving grooves, and each power contact receiving groove receives one power contact.

[0013] According to the hybrid connector of the present invention, each power contact includes a retaining portion, a welding portion formed on the lower edge of the retaining portion, a first contact arm and two second contact arms, the first contact arm extending from the upper edge of the retaining portion, and the two second contact arms extending from the upper edge of the retaining portion and respectively located on both sides of the first contact arm.

[0014] According to the hybrid connector of the present invention, the first contact arm is biased in one direction relative to the retaining portion, and the two second contact arms are biased in a direction opposite to the retaining portion, so that the first contact arm and the two second contact arms can clamp the corresponding flat-plate contact piece and make electrical contact with the corresponding flat-plate contact piece.

[0015] According to the hybrid connector of the present invention, each power contact piece is in the shape of a flat plate.

[0016] According to the connector of the present invention, multiple power contacts and multiple signal contacts are staggered in the insulating housing, avoiding the centralized configuration of the power contacts. Increasing the number of power contacts is less likely to cause high temperature problems due to heat accumulation.

[0017] A person having ordinary technical knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs will be able to best understand the technical features and other purposes and advantages of the present invention after referring to the specification and drawings of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 Is a perspective view of a hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 Is an exploded perspective view of a hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 Is a cross-sectional view of a hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 Is a perspective view of a power contact of a hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 Is a perspective view of a signal contact of a hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 Is a perspective view of a pressing member of a hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 Is a perspective view of a hybrid connector according to the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 Is an exploded perspective view of a hybrid connector according to the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 9 Is a perspective view of a power contact of a hybrid connector according to the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 10 Is a perspective view of a signal contact of a hybrid connector according to the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 11 Is a perspective view of a pressing member of a hybrid connector according to the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Description of reference numerals

[0030] 10: Hybrid connector

[0031] 11: Insulating housing

[0032] 12: Signal contact

[0033] 13: Power contact

[0034] 14: Pressing member

[0035] 111A: First signal engaging portion

[0036] 111B: Second signal engaging portion

[0037] 112: Power fitting part

[0038] 113: Holding groove

[0039] 121: Solder leg

[0040] 122: Holding part

[0041] 123: Contact arm

[0042] 131: Holding part

[0043] 132: First contact arm

[0044] 133: Second contact arm

[0045] 141: Body part

[0046] 142: Solder leg

[0047] 1120: Power contact part receiving groove

[0048] 1311: Barbs

[0049] 1312: Welding part

[0050] 1321: Barbs

[0051] 1322: Long and narrow slit

[0052] 1411: Stop piece

[0053] 20: Hybrid connector

[0054] 21: Insulating housing

[0055] 22: Signal contact part

[0056] 23: Power contact part

[0057] 24: Pressing part

[0058] 211A: First signal fitting part

[0059] 211B: Second signal fitting part

[0060] 212: Power fitting part

[0061] 213: Holding groove

[0062] 214: Depressed part

[0063] 221: Solder leg

[0064] 222: Holding part

[0065] 223: Contact part

[0066] 231: Body part

[0067] 232: Welding leg

[0068] 241: Body part

[0069] 242: Welding leg

[0070] D1: First direction

[0071] D2: Second direction

[0072] D3: Third direction

[0073] SP: Receiving space Detailed implementation manner

[0074] The hybrid connector of the embodiment of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, the same elements or elements with the same functions are denoted by the same reference numerals. The drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0075] Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , and briefly describe the hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model, wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view of the hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the hybrid connector according to the first embodiment of the present utility model. The whole hybrid connector is denoted by the reference numeral 10. The hybrid connector 10 is specifically implemented as a board-mounted socket connector. The mating connector (not shown) of the hybrid connector 10 is a board-mounted plug connector. The hybrid connector 10 is engaged with the mating connector in the first direction D1.

[0076] The hybrid connector 10 includes an insulating housing 11, a plurality of signal contacts 12, a plurality of power contacts 13, and two pressing members 14. The insulating housing 11 is made of an insulating synthetic resin or polymer material by an injection molding method. The insulating housing 11 includes a plurality of signal engaging portions (including a first signal engaging portion 111A and a second signal engaging portion 111B) and a plurality of power engaging portions 112. The signal engaging portions and the power engaging portions are alternately arranged in a second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction D1. Each pressing member 14 is inserted into a holding groove 113 formed at the end of the insulating housing 11. By welding the welding legs of the pressing member 14 to the solder pads of the circuit board, the hybrid connector 10 can be firmly fixed to the circuit board.

[0077] Specifically, the insulating housing 11 includes two first signal fitting portions 111A, two second signal fitting portions 111B, and three power fitting portions 112. The signal contact members 12 are arranged in two columns in the first signal fitting portions 111A and the second signal fitting portions 111B along the second direction. Each power fitting portion 112 includes two power contact member receiving grooves 1120, and each power contact member receiving groove 1120 receives one power contact member 13. The two first signal fitting portions 111A, the two second signal fitting portions 111B, and the three power fitting portions 112 are arranged in the following order along the second direction D2: second signal fitting portion 111B - power fitting portion 112 - first signal fitting portion 111A - power fitting portion 112 - first signal fitting portion 111A - power fitting portion 112 - second signal fitting portion 111B. As a result, the second signal fitting portions 111B are respectively arranged at both ends of the hybrid connector, and the first signal fitting portions 111A and the power fitting portions 112 are arranged in the middle region between the both ends.

[0078] In the first embodiment, 22 signal contact members 12 are arranged in one first signal fitting portion 111A, and 8 signal contact members are arranged in the second signal fitting portion 111B, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The number of signal contact members arranged in the first signal fitting portion or the second signal fitting portion can be changed according to requirements. The number of signal contact members arranged in the first signal fitting portion can be the same as or different from the number of signal contact members arranged in the second signal fitting portion. The number of signal contact members arranged in the first signal fitting portion can be more than the number of signal contact members arranged in the second signal fitting portion. According to the present invention, the number of signal fitting portions is one more than the number of power fitting portions. In this embodiment, the insulating housing 11 has four signal fitting portions and three power fitting portions.

[0079] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of the power contact member 13 of the hybrid connector 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The power contact member can be made of copper or a copper alloy. The power contact member 13 includes a holding portion 131, barbs 1311 formed on two side edges of the holding portion 131, a welding portion 1312 formed on the lower edge of the holding portion 131, and a first contact arm 132 and two second contact arms 133 formed on the upper edge of the holding portion 131. The first contact arm 132 extends upward from the upper edge of the holding portion 131. The two second contact arms 133 extend upward from the upper edge of the holding portion and are respectively located on both sides of the first contact arm 132.

[0080] The first contact arm 132 is biased relative to the holding portion 131 in one direction, and the second contact arm 133 is biased relative to the holding portion 131 in the opposite direction of this direction, so that the first contact arm 132 and the second contact arm 133 can clamp the flat contact member of the mating connector and make electrical contact with the flat contact member. In order to further stably hold the power contact member 13 in the power contact member receiving groove 1120, barbs 1321 are further formed at the lower part of the first contact arm 132. The width of the first contact arm 132 is wider than the width of the second contact arm 133. Therefore, in order to increase the flexibility of the first contact arm 132, a long slit 1322 extending along the longitudinal direction of the first contact arm 132 is further formed on the first contact arm 132.

[0081] Figure 5 FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the signal contact member 12 of the hybrid connector 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The signal contact member 12 can be made of copper or copper alloy. The signal contact member 12 includes solder feet 121, a holding portion 122 extending from the solder feet 121, and a contact arm 123 extending from the holding portion 122. The solder feet 121 extend in a third direction D3 perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. As Figure 1 shown, the solder feet 121 of the signal contact member 12 extend beyond the insulating housing 11, so that when the hybrid connector 10 is mounted on a circuit board, the soldering state of the solder feet 121 can be observed. The holding portion 122 has a barb structure and is inserted into the signal contact member holding hole formed in the insulating housing 11 in an interference fit manner. The contact arm 123 extends into the signal fitting portion. The distal end of the contact arm 123 is configured in an L shape or a V shape.

[0082] Figure 6 FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the pressing member 14 of the hybrid connector 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The pressing member 14 can be made of a metal or alloy material (such as stainless steel). The pressing member 14 has a body portion 141 and solder feet 142. A stop piece 1411 is formed on the body portion 141 by stamping. After the body portion 141 of the pressing member 14 is inserted into the holding groove 113 from below the insulating housing 11, the stop piece 1411 will interfere with the stepped portion formed on the inner wall of the holding groove 113 (visible in Figure 3 ), preventing the body portion 141 of the pressing member 14 from disengaging from the holding groove 113.

[0083] Refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , and briefly describe the hybrid connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention, wherein Figure 7 FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the hybrid connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8It is an exploded perspective view of a hybrid connector according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. The hybrid connector as a whole is labeled with the component number 20. The hybrid connector 20 is embodied as a board-mounted plug connector and can be used as a mating connector for the hybrid connector 10 of the first embodiment. In other words, the hybrid connector 10 of the first embodiment and the hybrid connector 20 of the second embodiment can be fitted with each other. Descriptions of features that are the same or similar to those of the first embodiment in the second embodiment may be omitted and will not be elaborated further.

[0084] The hybrid connector 20 includes an insulating housing 21, a plurality of signal contacts 22, a plurality of power contacts 23, and two press members 24. The insulating housing 21 is made of an insulating synthetic resin or polymer material by injection molding. The insulating housing 21 has a receiving space SP with an upward opening. A plurality of signal fitting portions 211A, 211B and a plurality of power fitting portions 212 are defined in the receiving space SP. The signal fitting portions and the power fitting portions are alternately arranged along the second direction D2. Each press member 24 is inserted into a holding groove 213 formed at the end of the insulating housing 21 in an interference fit manner. By soldering the solder legs of the press member 24 to the solder pads of the circuit board, the second hybrid connector 20 can be firmly fixed to the circuit board.

[0085] Specifically, the insulating housing 21 also includes two first signal fitting portions 211A, two second signal fitting portions 211B, and three power fitting portions 212. The first signal fitting portion 211A or the second signal fitting portion 211B is in the form of a tongue. The area between adjacent signal fitting portions serves as the power fitting portion 212. As a result, the first signal fitting portion 211A, the second signal fitting portion 211B, and the power fitting portion 212 are arranged in the following order along the second direction D2: second signal fitting portion 211B - power fitting portion 212 - first signal fitting portion 211A - power fitting portion 212 - first signal fitting portion 211A - power fitting portion 212 - second signal fitting portion 211B.

[0086] Figure 9 It is a perspective view of the power contact 23 of the hybrid connector 20 according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. The power contact 23 can be made of copper or a copper alloy. The power contact 23 includes a flat body portion 231 and two solder legs 232 formed at the lower edge of the body portion 231. The solder legs 232 extend in the third direction D3. The flat body portion 231 has a barb structure and is inserted into a power contact holding hole formed in the insulating housing 21 in an interference fit manner. The power contact holding holes are formed on the bottom surface of the receiving space SP. Two power contact holding holes are formed in one power fitting portion 212.

[0087] Figure 10It is a perspective view of a signal contact 22 of a hybrid connector 20 according to a second embodiment of the present utility model. The signal contact 22 can be made of copper or a copper alloy. The signal contact 22 includes a solder leg 221, a holding portion 222 extending from the solder leg 221, and a contact portion 223 extending from the holding portion 222. The solder leg 221 extends in a third direction D3, and the holding portion 222 and the contact portion 223 extend in a first direction D1. The holding portion 222 has a barb structure and is inserted into a signal contact holding hole formed in the insulating housing 21 in an interference fit manner. The contact portions 223 of these signal contacts 22 are positioned on two opposite main surfaces of a tongue that functions as a signal fitting portion.

[0088] A recessed portion 214 is formed on an outer surface of a side wall of the insulating housing 21 of the hybrid connector 20. The recessed portion 214 is formed at a lower edge of the insulating housing 21. By forming the recessed portion 214, it is possible to easily inspect the soldering state of the solder legs of the signal contacts or the power contacts.

[0089] Figure 11 It is a perspective view of a pressing member 24 of the hybrid connector 20 according to a second embodiment of the present utility model. The pressing member 24 can be made of a metal or alloy material (such as stainless steel). The pressing member 24 has a flat plate-shaped body portion 241 and solder legs 242. The body portion 241 has a barb structure and is inserted into a holding groove 213 formed in the insulating housing 21 in an interference fit manner.

[0090] Since the power contacts are dispersedly arranged, it is possible to avoid concentrating the power contacts in a local area and prevent heat from accumulating in the local area. Therefore, the hybrid connector according to the present utility model is particularly advantageous in terms of heat dissipation.

[0091] If feasible, the technical features of the first embodiment can be applied to the second embodiment, or the technical features of the second embodiment can be applied to the first embodiment.

[0092] Although the present utility model is described and demonstrated with reference to preferred embodiments, it should be understood that there can still be many variations and modifications for those with ordinary technical knowledge in the technical field to which the present utility model pertains without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited to the described embodiments, but is based on the literal description in the claims. That is, equivalent variations and modifications made without departing from the scope of the patent application of the present utility model should still fall within the scope covered by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A hybrid connector, characterized in that, Comprising an insulating housing, a plurality of signal contacts and a plurality of power contacts, the plurality of signal contacts and the plurality of power contacts are held by the insulating housing, and the hybrid connector is engaged with a mating connector in a first direction; Wherein the insulating housing includes a plurality of signal engaging portions and a plurality of power engaging portions, the plurality of signal engaging portions and the plurality of power engaging portions are alternately arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the number of the plurality of signal engaging portions is one more than the number of the plurality of power engaging portions. The plurality of signal contacts are disposed in the plurality of signal engaging portions, and the plurality of power contacts are disposed in the plurality of power engaging portions.

2. The hybrid connector according to claim 1, wherein Two of the plurality of signal engaging portions are respectively disposed at two side ends of the hybrid connector, and the plurality of power engaging portions are disposed in an intermediate region between the two side ends.

3. The hybrid connector according to claim 1, wherein The plurality of signal engaging portions include 4 signal engaging portions, the plurality of power engaging portions include 3 power engaging portions, and the 4 signal engaging portions and the 3 power engaging portions are arranged in the following order: signal engaging portion - power engaging portion - signal engaging portion - power engaging portion - signal engaging portion - power engaging portion - signal engaging portion.

4. The hybrid connector according to claim 1, wherein The plurality of signal engaging portions include 4 signal engaging portions, the plurality of power engaging portions include 3 power engaging portions, the 4 signal engaging portions include two first signal engaging portions and two second signal engaging portions, and the two first signal engaging portions, the two second signal engaging portions and the 3 power engaging portions are arranged in the following order: second signal engaging portion - power engaging portion - first signal engaging portion - power engaging portion - first signal engaging portion - power engaging portion - second signal engaging portion.

5. The hybrid connector according to claim 4, wherein The number of signal contacts disposed in one first signal engaging portion is different from the number of signal contacts disposed in one second signal engaging portion.

6. The hybrid connector according to claim 5, wherein The number of signal contacts disposed in one first signal engaging portion is greater than the number of signal contacts disposed in one second signal engaging portion.

7. The hybrid connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Each power engaging portion has two power contact receiving grooves, and each power contact receiving groove receives one power contact.

8. The hybrid connector according to claim 7, wherein, Each power contact includes a holding portion, a welding portion formed at a lower edge of the holding portion, a first contact arm, and two second contact arms. The first contact arm extends from an upper edge of the holding portion, and the two second contact arms extend from the upper edge of the holding portion and are respectively located on both sides of the first contact arm.

9. The hybrid connector according to claim 8, wherein The first contact arm is biased in a direction with respect to the holding portion, and the two second contact arms are biased in a direction opposite to the direction with respect to the holding portion, so that the first contact arm and the two second contact arms can clamp a corresponding flat contact member and make electrical contact with the corresponding flat contact member.

10. The hybrid connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Each power contact is flat.

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