Protection assembly, socket connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to a protection assembly, a socket connector and a connector assembly. The protection assembly comprises a base which is provided with a first side edge and a second side edge opposite to the first side edge; the first protection piece is connected with the first side edge of the base, and the first protection piece covers the peripheral part of the socket connector; and the second protection piece is connected with the second side edge of the base, the second protection piece is arranged on the central convex part of the socket connector in a covering manner, and the second protection piece covers at least three surfaces of the central convex part. According to the embodiment of the invention, the strength of the socket connector can be effectively improved, so that the stability of the socket connector is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to a protective assembly, a socket connector, and a connector assembly. Background Art

[0002] As electronic products become increasingly miniaturized, the components installed in electronic devices, such as mobile phones, are becoming increasingly smaller. For example, mobile phones often include board-to-board (BTB) connectors that provide mechanical and electrical connections between two printed circuit boards (PCBs). These BTB connectors can include small-sized receptacle and plug connectors.

[0003] Currently, during mobile phone production or repair, workers often repeatedly connect and disconnect the substrate with the receptacle connector and the substrate with the plug connector. However, due to the small size of the receptacle and plug connectors, the forces applied to the receptacle during assembly can easily deform or damage the plastic portion of the receptacle connector, affecting its stability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides a protective assembly, a socket connector and a connector assembly, which can effectively improve the strength of the socket connector to enhance the stability of the socket connector.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a protection assembly is provided, which is applied to a socket connector, and the protection assembly at least includes:

[0006] A base having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side;

[0007] a first protective member connected to a first side of the base, wherein the first protective member covers an outer portion of the socket connector;

[0008] The second protective member is connected to the second side of the base. The second protective member is covered on the central protrusion of the socket connector, and the second protective member covers at least three surfaces of the central protrusion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second protective element comprises:

[0010] A protective cover body is connected to the second side of the base; the opening of the protective cover body faces the plane where the base is located, and a clearance gap is formed on the surface of the protective cover body away from the first protective member, for allowing at least part of the central protrusion to be embedded in the protective cover body through the opening and the clearance gap.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second protective element comprises:

[0012] a curved portion connected to the second side of the base and a first side wall and a second side wall connected to the curved portion; wherein an end of the curved portion away from the second side is bent in a direction away from the first protective member, and the first side wall and the second side wall are arranged opposite to each other;

[0013] The protective cover is formed by enclosing the first side wall, the second side wall and the curved portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first protective element comprises:

[0015] a first connecting arm, wherein a first end of the first connecting arm is connected to a first side edge of the base, and a plane where the first connecting arm is located is perpendicular to the base;

[0016] a second connecting arm, the second connecting arm being in a U-shaped structure; the second connecting arm being connected to the second end of the first connecting arm, and a plane where the second connecting arm is located being parallel to the base;

[0017] a first protective wall, a second protective wall, and a third protective wall, wherein the first protective wall, the second protective wall, and the third protective wall are respectively arranged on the circumference of the base; wherein the first protective wall is close to the first connecting arm, and the second protective wall and the third protective wall are respectively located on two opposite sides of the first protective wall;

[0018] The first protective wall, the second protective wall and the third protective wall on the circumference of the base are respectively connected to different positions of the second connecting arm.

[0019] In some embodiments, the base further includes a third side and a fourth side disposed opposite to each other, and the third side and the fourth side are different from the first side and the second side;

[0020] The first protective element further comprises:

[0021] A third connecting arm and a fourth connecting arm are respectively located at the third side and the fourth side of the base;

[0022] The first ends of the third connecting arm and the fourth connecting arm are connected to the third side and the fourth side respectively, and the second ends of the third connecting arm and the fourth connecting arm extend toward the second connecting arm to form welding feet.

[0023] In some embodiments, the first protective member is integrally formed with the base; and the second protective member is integrally formed with the base.

[0024] In some embodiments, the first protection member and the second protection member are manufactured by a drawing process.

[0025] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a socket connector, comprising:

[0026] Insulation body;

[0027] A plurality of conductive terminals, an array of which is arranged in the insulating body;

[0028] The protective assembly as described in the first aspect is arranged at the opposite ends of the insulating body and covers the surfaces of the opposite ends of the insulating body.

[0029] In some embodiments, a central protrusion is formed on the insulating body, and opposite ends of the insulating body each have an end bottom surface and a peripheral portion surrounding the end bottom surface; wherein the central protrusion is located between the end bottom surface and the conductive terminal;

[0030] The base of the protective component is covered on the bottom surface of the end, the first protective member cover of the protective component is arranged on the peripheral part; the second protective member cover of the protective component is arranged on the central protrusion, and the second protective member covers at least three surfaces of the central protrusion.

[0031] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a connector assembly, comprising: a plug connector and a socket connector as described in the second aspect;

[0032] The conductive terminals of the plug connector and the conductive terminals of the socket connector are plugged into each other.

[0033] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may have the following beneficial effects:

[0034] The disclosed embodiment provides a first protective member connected to a first side of the base on the base of the protective assembly, which is provided to cover the outer periphery of the socket connector to protect the outer periphery of the socket connector; and a second protective member connected to a second side opposite to the first side of the base is provided to cover the central raised portion of the socket connector and cover at least three surfaces of the central raised portion to protect the central raised portion. In this way, the disclosed embodiment can effectively prevent the outer periphery and central raised portion of the socket connector from being deformed or damaged due to improper operation when the user assembles the socket connector to which the protective assembly is applied by providing the first and second protective members of the protective assembly, thereby effectively improving the strength of the socket connector and enhancing the stability of the socket connector.

[0035] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective component according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 .

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective component according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 .

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a traditional armor structure according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 .

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a traditional armor structure according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 .

[0041] Figure 5 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a socket connector according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0042] Reference numerals:

[0043] 10-protective assembly, 11-base, 111-first side, 112-second side, 12-first protective member, 13-second protective member, 131-opening, 132-clearance, 133-bend, 134-first side wall, 135-second side wall, 121-first connecting arm, 122-second connecting arm, 123-first protective wall, 124-second protective wall, 125-third protective wall, 113-third side, 114 fourth side, 126-third connecting arm, 127-fourth connecting arm, 100-socket connector, 101-insulating body, 102-conductive terminal, 103-central protrusion, 104-end bottom surface, 105-peripheral portion, 20-armor structure, 21-first bending feature, 22-second bending feature, 23-third bending feature. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of structures consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0045] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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 understood as a limitation to the present disclosure.

[0046] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] The technical solutions provided by various embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective component according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective component according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 ;like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the protective assembly 10 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied to the socket connector 100 and at least includes:

[0049] The base 11 has a first side 111 and a second side 112 opposite to the first side 111;

[0050] The first protective member 12 is connected to the first side 111 of the base 11 and covers the outer portion 105 of the socket connector 100;

[0051] The second protective member 13 is connected to the second side 112 of the base 11 . The second protective member 13 is disposed on the central raised portion 103 of the socket connector 100 , and covers at least three surfaces of the central raised portion 103 .

[0052] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the above-mentioned protective component can be applied to a socket connector; the connector component formed by the socket connector, such as a BTB connector, can be used to provide mechanical and electrical connections between two PCBs, and is widely used in the hardware of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.

[0053] Here, the base may be a seat on which other components of the protection assembly are arranged; the base may have a first side and a second side that are arranged opposite to each other.

[0054] It should be noted that the specific size of the base can be set according to the sizes of the opposite ends of the socket connector in the actual application scenario, and the specific positions of the first side and the second side of the base can also be set according to the actual application scenario. As long as the first side and the second side are set relative to each other, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protective member may be a component capable of protecting the peripheral portion of the socket connector; and the second protective member may be a component capable of protecting the central protrusion of the socket connector.

[0056] It is understood that the first protective assembly can be located around the base in a direction perpendicular to the base so as to cover the outer periphery of opposite ends of the receptacle connector. For example, the first protective assembly can include at least a first connecting arm connected to a first side of the base, and a second connecting arm in a U-shaped structure, the second connecting arm connected to the first connecting arm, and the plane on which the second connecting arm lies is parallel to the base; in this case, the second connecting arm can surround three sides of the base in a direction perpendicular to the base.

[0057] Here, the material of the first protective component can be the same as that of the base. The materials of the first protective component and the base can both be strong materials, for example, metal materials such as graphene, carbon fiber or steel.

[0058] It should be noted that the size of the first protective component can be set according to the size of the outer portion of the socket connector in the actual application scenario, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0059] In the disclosed embodiment, the second protective member may be disposed on the second side of the base and may cover the central raised portion at opposite ends of the receptacle connector. For example, the second protective member may be a protective cover, which may include an opening and a clearance notch. The opening may face the plane on which the base is located, and the clearance notch may be formed by a surface of the protective cover that is away from the first protective member, so that the second protective member can accommodate at least a portion of the central raised portion through the opening and the clearance notch, thereby covering at least three surfaces of the central raised portion.

[0060] Here, the material of the second protective member may also be the same as that of the base, for example, a high-strength material such as graphene, carbon fiber, or steel, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] It should be noted that the size of the first protective component can also be set according to the size of the central protrusion of the socket connector in the actual application scenario, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0062] In some embodiments, the first protective member is integrally formed with the base, and the second protective member is integrally formed with the base. Thus, by integrally forming the first protective member with the base, and the second protective member with the base, the overall strength of the protective assembly can be increased, thereby effectively protecting the socket connector and improving the overall strength of the socket connector.

[0063] Here, the first protective member can be integrally formed with the base by injection molding, or the first protective member can be integrally formed with the base by draw molding. Similarly, the second protective member can be integrally formed with the base by injection molding, or the second protective member can be integrally formed with the base by draw molding.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first and second protective members are manufactured using a drawing process. Thus, the first and second protective members of the protective assembly can be manufactured using the drawing process, thereby further improving the overall strength of the protective assembly, thereby improving the overall strength of the socket connector and enhancing the stability of the socket connector.

[0065] It is understood that the first and second protective members can be drawn together with the base to form a protective assembly through a drawing process. Drawing forming is a process in which steel wire or metal material is drawn through a specific mold to produce various types of products according to preset dimensions, shapes, and pitches.

[0066] It should be noted that after the protective assembly is drawn and formed through a specific mold, it can also be heat treated, depending on the material type and product requirements, to improve the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the protective assembly. Furthermore, in the disclosed embodiments, the protective assembly can also be surface treated, such as electroplating or spraying, to improve its appearance and corrosion resistance, thereby further enhancing the effective protection of the receptacle connector by the protective assembly.

[0067] In the related art, the mainstream BTB connectors currently on the market all use a bending process armor structure, or include a mid-island protection structure, or do not have a mid-island protection structure, or a split structure, where the mid-island protection component is separately molded in the plastic (In-Mould, IM). Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the armor structure 20 may include three first bending features 21, second bending features 22 and third bending features 23 from bottom to top; wherein, the first bending feature 21 and the second bending feature 22 can protect the plastic outer wall of the BTB connector, and the third bending feature 23 can protect the island structure of the BTB connector.

[0068] However, this armor structure has two drawbacks: First, due to process limitations, the armor structure cannot be made into an integrated structure. Cutting gaps must be left between different bending features, which weakens the structural strength of the armor structure. Second, the armor structure is formed by bending, which cannot fully protect the plastic of the BTB connector. Part of the plastic is exposed, or only one side can be protected. The protective effect of the BTB connector plastic is poor. In actual use, improper operation may cause plastic crushing, deformation and tearing of the armor structure.

[0069] Based on this, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a first protective member connected to a first side of the base on the base of the protective assembly, which is provided to cover the outer periphery of the socket connector to protect the outer periphery of the socket connector; and provides a second protective member connected to a second side opposite to the first side of the base to cover the central raised portion of the socket connector and capable of covering at least three surfaces of the central raised portion to protect the central raised portion. In this way, by providing the first and second protective members of the protective assembly, the embodiment of the present disclosure can effectively prevent the outer periphery and central raised portion of the socket connector from being deformed or damaged due to improper operation when the user assembles the socket connector to which the protective assembly is applied, thereby effectively improving the strength of the socket connector and enhancing the stability of the socket connector.

[0070] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second protective member 13 may include:

[0071] The protective cover body is connected to the second side 112 of the base 11; the opening 131 of the protective cover body faces the plane where the base 11 is located, and a clearance gap 132 is formed on the surface of the protective cover body away from the first protective member 12, which is used to allow at least part of the central protrusion 103 to be embedded in the protective cover body through the opening 131 and the clearance gap 132.

[0072] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the protective cover can be a component with an opening facing the plane where the base is located and capable of covering at least three surfaces of the central protrusion; the clearance gap can be formed on the surface of the protective cover away from the first protective component.

[0073] Here, the second protective member disposed on the second side of the base can be a protective cover having an opening and a clearance notch. When the protective assembly is disposed at opposite ends of the receptacle connector, the protective cover can accommodate at least a portion of the central protrusion through the opening and the clearance notch; that is, at least a portion of the central protrusion can be embedded in the protective cover through the opening and the clearance notch.

[0074] It can be understood that the structure of the protective cover can include a curved portion and two side walls connected to the curved portion and arranged opposite to each other; that is, the space enclosed by the curved portion and the two side walls can accommodate at least a portion of the central protrusion.

[0075] It should be noted that the protective cover can be integrally formed with the base through a drawing process, and the material of the protective cover can also be the same as that of the base. In addition, the size of the protective cover can be set according to the size of the central raised portion in the actual application scenario, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not impose any restrictions.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a protective cover body can be provided on the second side of the base. The protective cover body has an opening toward the plane where the base is located and a clearance gap formed on the surface away from the first protective member. The opening and the clearance gap can accommodate at least a portion of the central protrusion, so that when the user assembles the socket connector used by the protective component, the central protrusion of the socket connector can be effectively avoided from being deformed or damaged due to improper operation, thereby effectively improving the strength of the socket connector to enhance the stability of the socket connector.

[0077] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 1 As shown, the second protective member 13 includes:

[0078] A curved portion 133 connected to the second side 112 of the base 11 and a first side wall 134 and a second side wall 135 connecting the curved portion 133; wherein an end of the curved portion 133 away from the second side 112 is bent in a direction away from the first protective member 12, and the first side wall 134 and the second side wall 135 are arranged opposite to each other;

[0079] The protective cover is formed by the first side wall 134 , the second side wall 135 and the bent portion 133 .

[0080] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the protective cover may be formed by a curved portion connected to the second side of the base, and a first side wall and a second side wall connected to the curved portion and arranged opposite to each other.

[0081] Here, one end of the bent portion of the protective cover is connected to the second side of the base, and the other end of the bent portion, that is, the end away from the second side, can be bent in a direction away from the first protective member; the first side wall and the second side wall of the protective cover are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the bent portion, that is, the first side wall and the second side wall are arranged opposite to each other.

[0082] It can be understood that the curved portion of the protective cover body can correspond to at least one surface of the central protrusion of the socket connector, the first side wall of the protective cover body can correspond to a surface of the central protrusion of the socket connector, and the second side wall of the protective cover body can also correspond to a surface of the central protrusion of the socket connector, so that the protective cover body can cover at least three surfaces of the central protrusion.

[0083] It should be noted that the bending angle and size of the above-mentioned bending portion can be set according to the size of the central protrusion in the actual application scenario, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0084] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a protective cover body can be formed by providing a curved portion connected to the second side of the base and a first side wall and a second side wall connected to the curved portion and arranged opposite to each other, so as to cover at least three surfaces of the central protrusion. This allows the user to effectively avoid deformation or damage to the central protrusion of the socket connector due to improper operation when assembling the socket connector used in the protective component, thereby effectively improving the strength of the socket connector and enhancing the stability of the socket connector.

[0085] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 As shown, the first protective member 12 may include:

[0086] A first connecting arm 121, wherein a first end of the first connecting arm 121 is connected to the first side 111 of the base 11, and a plane where the first connecting arm 121 is located is perpendicular to the base 11;

[0087] The second connecting arm 122 has a U-shaped structure; the second connecting arm 122 is connected to the second end of the first connecting arm 121, and the plane where the second connecting arm 122 is located is parallel to the base 11;

[0088] A first protective wall 123, a second protective wall 124, and a third protective wall 125 are respectively disposed on the periphery of the base 11. The first protective wall 123 is close to the first connecting arm 121, and the second protective wall 124 and the third protective wall 125 are respectively located on opposite sides of the first protective wall 123.

[0089] The first protective wall 123 , the second protective wall 124 and the third protective wall 125 on the peripheral side of the base 11 are respectively connected to different positions of the second connecting arm 122 .

[0090] In the disclosed embodiment, the first connecting arm may be a component of the first protective member that is perpendicularly connected to the base. The first end of the first connecting arm may be connected to a first side edge of the base, and the second end of the first connecting arm may be connected to the second connecting arm. The second connecting arm may be a component of the first protective member that is parallel to the base. The first, second, and third protective walls may each be components of the first protective member that are disposed around the base and connected to the second connecting arm.

[0091] Here, the second connecting arm has a U-shaped structure, that is, the second connecting arm can include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion; wherein the first portion is connected between the second portion and the third portion, and the second portion and the third portion are arranged opposite each other. In this case, the first protective wall can be connected to the first portion of the second connecting arm, the second protective wall can be connected to the second portion of the second connecting arm, and the third protective wall can be connected to the third portion of the second connecting arm.

[0092] It can be understood that the first protective wall can be parallel to the first connecting arm, and the first protective wall can be perpendicular to the base and have a spacing; the second protective wall can be parallel to the third protective wall, the second protective wall can also be perpendicular to the base and have a spacing, and the third protective wall can also be perpendicular to the base and have a spacing.

[0093] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the space enclosed by the first protective wall, the second connecting arm and the first connecting arm can cover one side of the peripheral part of the socket connector, the space enclosed by the second protective wall and the second connecting arm can cover another side of the peripheral part, and the space enclosed by the third protective wall and the second connecting arm can cover another side of the peripheral part, so as to achieve the protective effect of the first protective component on the peripheral part.

[0094] It should be noted that the lengths of the first protective wall, the second protective wall and the third protective wall in the direction perpendicular to the base can be set according to the height of the outer part of the socket connector in the actual application scenario, and the width of the second connecting arm can also be set according to the width of the outer part in the actual application scenario, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0095] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the peripheral portion of the socket connector can be protected by providing a first connecting arm connected to the first side of the base, a second connecting arm connected to the first connecting arm and parallel to the base, and a first protective wall, a second protective wall and a third protective wall provided on the peripheral side of the base and connected to different positions of the second connecting arm. This allows the user to effectively avoid deformation or damage to the peripheral portion of the socket connector due to improper operation when assembling the socket connector to which the protective component is applied, thereby effectively improving the strength of the socket connector to enhance the stability of the socket connector.

[0096] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 As shown, the base 11 may further include a third side 113 and a fourth side 114 that are oppositely disposed. The third side 113 and the fourth side 114 are different from the first side 111 and the second side 112.

[0097] The first protective element 12 further includes:

[0098] The third connecting arm 126 and the fourth connecting arm 127 are respectively located at the third side 113 and the fourth side 114 of the base 11;

[0099] The first ends of the third connecting arm 126 and the fourth connecting arm 127 are connected to the third side 113 and the fourth side 114 respectively. The second ends of the third connecting arm 126 and the fourth connecting arm 127 extend toward the second connecting arm 122 to form welding feet.

[0100] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the third side and the fourth side that are oppositely arranged in the above-mentioned base can be connected between the first side and the second side.

[0101] Here, the first end of the third connecting arm can be connected to the third side of the base, and the second end of the third connecting arm can extend toward the second connecting arm to form a solder foot. The first end of the fourth connecting arm can be connected to the fourth side of the base, and the second end of the fourth connecting arm can also extend toward the second connecting arm to form a solder foot. The solder foot can be used to secure the socket connector to the external circuit board.

[0102] It is understood that both the third connecting arm and the fourth connecting arm may be curved. The space enclosed by the third connecting arm, the second protective wall, and the second connecting arm may cover one side of the peripheral portion, and the space enclosed by the fourth connecting arm, the third protective wall, and the second connecting arm may also cover the other opposite side of the peripheral portion, so as to better achieve the protective effect of the first protective member on the peripheral portion.

[0103] It should be noted that the specific shapes and sizes of the third connecting arm and the fourth connecting arm can be set according to the peripheral portion of the socket connector in the actual application scenario, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0104] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a third connecting arm connected to the third side of the base and a fourth connecting arm connected to the fourth side of the base can be provided to further protect the peripheral portion of the socket connector, so that when the user assembles the socket connector to which the protective component is applied, deformation or damage to the peripheral portion of the socket connector due to improper operation can be more effectively avoided, thereby further improving the strength of the socket connector to enhance the stability of the socket connector.

[0105] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a socket connector according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 5 As shown, the socket connector 100 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include:

[0106] Insulation body 101;

[0107] A plurality of conductive terminals 102 are arranged in an array in the insulating body 101;

[0108] The protection assembly 10 as described in the above embodiment of the present disclosure is disposed at opposite ends of the insulating body 101 and covers the surfaces of the opposite ends of the insulating body 101 .

[0109] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the socket connector may be a female socket of a BTB connector, which may be paired with a male socket of a BTB connector to achieve electrical connection between circuit boards.

[0110] Here, the insulator body serves as the main body of the receptacle connector, supporting and protecting its internal components while ensuring accurate alignment between the female and male receptacles of the BTB connector. Conductive terminals are arranged in an array within the insulator body, ensuring good contact between the solder joints on the PCB and the male receptacle of the BTB connector at the other end.

[0111] It should be noted that the specific materials of the insulating body and the conductive terminals can be set according to the actual application scenario and are not limited by the embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, the insulating body can be made of plastic, rubber, or silicone, and the conductive terminals can be made of a material with good electrical conductivity, such as phosphor bronze.

[0112] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the protective components can be arranged at the opposite ends of the insulating body of the socket connector and cover the surfaces of the opposite ends of the insulating body to achieve a protective effect on the insulating body in the socket connector, thereby effectively avoiding deformation or damage of the insulating body of the socket connector due to improper operation when the user assembles the socket connector, thereby improving the strength of the socket connector and enhancing the stability of the socket connector.

[0113] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a central protrusion 103 is formed on the insulating body 101, and opposite ends of the insulating body 101 each have an end bottom surface 104 and a peripheral portion 105 surrounding the end bottom surface; wherein the central protrusion 103 is located between the end bottom surface 104 and the conductive terminal 102;

[0114] The base 11 of the protective assembly 10 covers the bottom surface 104 of the end, and the first protective part 12 of the protective assembly 10 is covered on the outer portion 105; the second protective part 13 of the protective assembly 10 is covered on the central raised portion 103, and the second protective part 13 covers at least three surfaces of the central raised portion 103.

[0115] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the opposite ends of the insulating body may each include an end bottom surface and a peripheral portion surrounding the end bottom surface; the central protrusion may be a component formed on the insulating body and located between the end bottom surface and the conductive terminal.

[0116] It can be understood that after the protective component is arranged at the opposite ends of the insulating body, the base of the protective component can be covered on the bottom surface of the end of the insulating body, and the first protective part of the protective component can be covered on the outer periphery of the insulating body; the second protective part of the protective component can also be covered on the central protrusion and cover at least three surfaces of the central protrusion.

[0117] It should be noted that in the actual production process, the protective component can first be manufactured through a drawing process to obtain an integrally formed structure, and then the protective component can be placed in a mold corresponding to the socket connector for injection molding such as plastic material to obtain an integrally formed structure of the protective component and the insulating body; at this time, the base of the protective component can be covered on the bottom surface of the end of the insulating body, the first protective part of the protective component can be covered on the outer periphery of the insulating body, and the second protective part of the protective component can also be covered on the central protrusion.

[0118] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a base of the protective component can be provided to cover the bottom surface of the end of the insulating body, a first protective cover can be provided on the outer periphery of the insulating body, and a second protective cover can be provided on the central raised portion to achieve a protective effect on the insulating body in the socket connector. This can effectively prevent the insulating body of the socket connector from being deformed or damaged due to improper operation when the user assembles the socket connector, thereby improving the strength of the socket connector and enhancing the stability of the socket connector.

[0119] A connector assembly proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a plug connector and a socket connector as described in the above embodiment of the present disclosure; the conductive terminals of the plug connector and the conductive terminals of the socket connector are plugged into each other.

[0120] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the above-mentioned connector assembly can be a BTB connector, which can be used to provide mechanical and electrical connections between two PCBs and is widely used in the hardware of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.

[0121] Here, the plug connector may be a male socket of a BTB connector, that is, a side of the BTB connector having a pin portion, which is usually fixed on a PCB circuit board.

[0122] It should be noted that the plug connector and the socket connector have a structural design that prevents reverse connection and incorrect insertion, that is, the conductive terminals of the plug connector and the conductive terminals of the socket connector are plugged into each other, which can effectively increase the structural strength of the BTB connector.

[0123] The connector assembly provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can achieve a protective effect on the insulating body in the socket connector by arranging protective assemblies at opposite ends of the insulating body of the socket connector, with the base of the protective assembly covering the bottom surface of the end of the insulating body, the first protective member cover being arranged on the outer peripheral portion of the insulating body, and the second protective member cover being arranged on the central protrusion, so as to achieve a protective effect on the insulating body in the socket connector, thereby effectively avoiding deformation or damage of the insulating body of the socket connector due to improper operation when the user assembles the socket connector, thereby improving the strength of the socket connector and enhancing the stability of the socket connector.

[0124] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or includes elements inherent to such process, method, commodity, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0125] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the utility model disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the claims.

[0126] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A protective component, characterized in that: Applicable to socket connectors, including: A base having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; a first protective member connected to a first side of the base, wherein the first protective member covers an outer portion of the socket connector; The second protective member is connected to the second side of the base. The second protective member is covered on the central protrusion of the socket connector, and the second protective member covers at least three surfaces of the central protrusion.

2. The protective assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second protective element comprises: A protective cover body is connected to the second side of the base; the opening of the protective cover body faces the plane where the base is located, and a clearance gap is formed on the surface of the protective cover body away from the first protective member, for allowing at least part of the central protrusion to be embedded in the protective cover body through the opening and the clearance gap.

3. The protection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second protective element includes: a curved portion connected to the second side of the base and a first side wall and a second side wall connected to the curved portion; wherein an end of the curved portion away from the second side is bent in a direction away from the first protective member, and the first side wall and the second side wall are arranged opposite to each other; The protective cover is formed by enclosing the first side wall, the second side wall and the curved portion.

4. The protection assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first protective element comprises: a first connecting arm, wherein a first end of the first connecting arm is connected to a first side edge of the base, and a plane where the first connecting arm is located is perpendicular to the base; a second connecting arm, the second connecting arm being in a U-shaped structure; the second connecting arm being connected to the second end of the first connecting arm, and a plane where the second connecting arm is located being parallel to the base; a first protective wall, a second protective wall, and a third protective wall, wherein the first protective wall, the second protective wall, and the third protective wall are respectively arranged on the circumference of the base; wherein the first protective wall is close to the first connecting arm, and the second protective wall and the third protective wall are respectively located on two opposite sides of the first protective wall; The first protective wall, the second protective wall and the third protective wall on the circumference of the base are respectively connected to different positions of the second connecting arm.

5. The protection assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base further includes a third side and a fourth side that are oppositely disposed, and the third side and the fourth side are different from the first side and the second side; The first protective element further comprises: A third connecting arm and a fourth connecting arm are respectively located at the third side and the fourth side of the base; The first ends of the third connecting arm and the fourth connecting arm are connected to the third side and the fourth side respectively, and the second ends of the third connecting arm and the fourth connecting arm extend toward the second connecting arm to form welding feet.

6. The protection assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first protection member is integrally formed with the base; the second protection member is integrally formed with the base.

7. The protection assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first protection member and the second protection member are manufactured through a drawing process.

8. A socket connector, characterized in that: include: Insulation body; A plurality of conductive terminals, an array of which is arranged in the insulating body; The protective assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is arranged at opposite ends of the insulating body and covers the surfaces of the opposite ends of the insulating body.

9. The socket connector according to claim 8, wherein: A central protrusion is formed on the insulating body, and opposite ends of the insulating body each have an end bottom surface and a peripheral portion surrounding the end bottom surface; wherein the central protrusion is located between the end bottom surface and the conductive terminal; The base of the protective component is covered on the bottom surface of the end, the first protective member cover of the protective component is arranged on the peripheral part; the second protective member cover of the protective component is arranged on the central protrusion, and the second protective member covers at least three surfaces of the central protrusion.

10. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: A plug connector and a socket connector as claimed in claim 8 or 9; The conductive terminals of the plug connector and the conductive terminals of the socket connector are plugged into each other.

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