Connector with light-emitting module

Abstract

The connector comprises a housing, a PCB, an interface, a light guide member and a PVC wire, the housing is provided with a first installation groove penetrating through the front end and the rear end, the light guide member is arranged in the first installation groove, the light guide member is connected with the housing through a buckle, the light guide member is provided with a second installation groove penetrating through the front end and the rear end, and the PVC wire is arranged in the second installation groove. The PCB is provided with a second mounting groove, the interface is arranged in the second mounting groove, a positioning block is arranged on the outer side of the light guide part, a positioning groove is formed in the front end of the shell, the PCB is provided with lamp beads enabling the light guide part to emit light, and the interface and the PVC wire are electrically connected with the PCB. The light guide piece and the shell are fixed through the buckle, looseness between the light guide piece and the shell is prevented, the light guide piece can be prevented from shaking by arranging the positioning block on the outer side of the light guide piece and arranging the positioning groove in the front end of the shell, the fool-proof function is achieved, the assembling direction is prevented from being opposite, assembling is convenient, the structure is compact after assembling, and looseness is not prone to occurring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a connector with a light-emitting module. Background Art

[0002] When connecting an external device or data cable, if the external device or cable needs to be safely and accurately inserted into the interface at night, there is a situation where the external device or cable cannot be clearly identified and accurately inserted because there is no light source around the interface. Therefore, a light guide is installed on the outside of the interface. However, the light guide of the existing connector is installed on the outside of the interface through an interference fit, which is not firm after assembly and is easy to loosen. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a connector with a light-emitting module, which is easy to assemble, has a compact structure after assembly, and is not easy to loosen.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A connector with a light-emitting module includes a shell, a PCB board, an interface, a light guide and a PVC wire. The shell is provided with a first mounting groove running through the front and rear ends. The light guide is arranged in the first mounting groove and is connected to the shell by a buckle. The light guide is provided with a second mounting groove running through the front and rear ends. The USB interface is arranged in the second mounting groove. A positioning block is provided on the outside of the light guide. The front end of the shell is provided with a positioning groove. The PCB board is provided with a lamp bead that makes the light guide emit light. The interface and PVC wire are electrically connected to the PCB board respectively. During assembly, the interface is embedded in the second mounting groove from the front end of the light guide, the light guide is embedded in the first mounting groove from the front end of the shell, and the positioning block is embedded in the positioning groove.

[0006] As a preferred solution, the buckle is provided on the outer wall of the light guide, and the shell is provided with a slot corresponding to the buckle. During assembly, the buckle is inserted into the slot, and the light guide is fixedly connected to the shell through the cooperation of the buckle and the slot.

[0007] As a preferred solution, the interface is a USB interface.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the USB interface includes a metal shell and a connection terminal. The rear end of the metal shell is provided with an insert block, and the PCB board is provided with a slot. During assembly, the insert block is inserted into the slot.

[0009] As a preferred solution, the PCB board is arranged in the second installation groove. During assembly, the PCB board is installed in the second installation groove from the rear end of the light guide member.

[0010] As a preferred solution, a wire sleeve is provided at one end of the PVC wire connected to the PCB board.

[0011] As a preferred solution, a first limiting step opening toward the front end of the first installing slot is provided in the first installing slot, and a limiting card edge is provided at the front end of the wire sleeve. During assembly, the limiting card edge abuts against the second limiting step, and the rear end of the wire sleeve passes through the rear end of the shell.

[0012] As a preferred solution, a second limiting step opening toward the rear end of the second mounting slot is provided in the second mounting slot, and the second limiting step is provided with a guide block extending along the length direction of the second mounting slot. The PCB board is provided with a groove corresponding to the guide block. During assembly, the PCB board is placed into the second mounting slot from the rear end of the second mounting slot through the cooperation between the guide block and the groove.

[0013] As a preferred solution, the second limiting step is provided with a limiting block extending along the length direction of the second mounting groove. During assembly, the PCB board abuts against the protruding end of the limiting block.

[0014] As a preferred solution, an end cover is further included, which is buckled on the front end of the shell and has a gap for exposing the interface.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0016] The utility model fixes the light guide and the shell by a buckle to prevent the light guide and the shell from loosening, and provides a positioning block on the outside of the light guide and a positioning groove on the front end of the shell to prevent the light guide from shaking. It also has an anti-fouling function to avoid the opposite assembly direction, is easy to assemble, and has a compact structure after assembly that is not easy to loosen.

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the structural features, technical means and specific purposes and functions achieved by the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the PCB board structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the light guide member of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the light guide member of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 It is an installation diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0026] 10-housing; 11-first mounting slot; 12-positioning slot; 13-card slot; 14-first limiting step; 20-PCB board; 21-lamp bead; 22-slot; 23-groove; 30-USB interface; 31-metal housing; 311-plug block; 32-terminal; 40-light guide; 41-second mounting slot; 42-positioning block; 43-clip; 44-second limiting step; 45-guide block; 46-limiting block; 50-PVC wire; 60-wire sleeve; 61-limiting card edge; 70-end cover; 80-side panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the position or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may 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 communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] like Figure 1-7As shown, the utility model discloses a connector with a light-emitting module, including a shell 10, a PCB board 20, an interface, a light guide 40, a PVC wire 50 and an end cover 70. The shell 10 is provided with a first mounting groove 11 running through the front and rear ends, the light guide 40 is arranged in the first mounting groove 11, and the light guide 40 is connected to the shell 10 by a buckle 43. The light guide 40 is provided with a second mounting groove 41 running through the front and rear ends. The interface 30 is arranged in the second mounting groove 41, and a positioning block 42 is provided on the outer side of the light guide 40. The front end of the shell 10 is provided with a positioning groove 12. The PCB board 20 is provided with a lamp bead 21 that makes the light guide 40 emit light. The interface 30 and the PVC wire 50 are electrically connected to the PCB board 20 respectively. During assembly, the USB interface 30 is embedded in the second mounting groove 41 from the front end of the light guide 40, the light guide 40 is embedded in the first mounting groove 11 from the front end of the shell 10, and the positioning block 42 is embedded in the positioning groove 12. The light guide 40 is fixed to the housing 10 by a buckle 43 to prevent the light guide 40 from loosening. By providing a positioning block 42 on the outside of the light guide 40 and a positioning groove 12 at the front end of the housing 10, the light guide 40 can be prevented from shaking. It also has an anti-fouling function to avoid the opposite assembly direction, easy assembly, and a compact structure after assembly that is not easy to loosen.

[0030] The buckle 43 is provided on the outer wall of the light guide 40, and the housing 10 is provided with a slot 13 corresponding to the buckle 43. During assembly, the buckle 43 is snapped into the slot 13, and the light guide 40 is fixedly connected to the housing 10 through the cooperation between the buckle 43 and the slot 13.

[0031] The end cap 70 is buckled onto the front end of the housing 10 and has a notch to allow the interface to be exposed. In actual use, the utility model is generally installed on the side panel 80 of the device, and the end cap 70 and the clamping block on the housing 10 clamp the side panel 80 to fix the connector on the side panel 80.

[0032] The end cap 70 is buckled onto the front end of the housing 10 and has a notch to allow the interface to be exposed. In this embodiment, the interface is a USB interface 30, which includes a metal housing 31 and terminal blocks 32. To secure the metal housing 31 to the PCB 20, an insert 311 is provided at the rear end of the metal housing 31. The PCB 20 has a slot 22. During assembly, the insert 311 is inserted into the slot 22.

[0033] To reduce the volume of the connector, in this embodiment, the PCB board 20 is disposed in the second mounting groove 41 . During assembly, the PCB board 20 is installed in the second mounting groove 41 from the rear end of the light guide 40 .

[0034] A wire sleeve 60 is provided at one end of the PVC wire 50 connected to the PCB board 20. A first limiting step 14 opening toward the front end of the first mounting slot 11 is provided in the first mounting slot 11. A limiting card edge 61 is provided at the front end of the wire sleeve 60. By providing the first limiting step 14 and the limiting card edge 61, the front end of the wire sleeve 60 is prevented from falling out of the first mounting slot 11. During assembly, the limiting card edge 61 abuts against the second limiting step 44, and the rear end of the wire sleeve 60 passes through the rear end of the housing 10.

[0035] A second limiting step 44 opening toward the rear end of the second mounting slot 41 is provided in the second mounting slot 41 . The second limiting step 44 is provided with a guide block 45 extending along the length direction of the second mounting slot 41 . The PCB board 20 is provided with a groove 23 corresponding to the guide block 45 . During assembly, the PCB board 20 is placed into the second mounting slot 41 from the rear end of the second mounting slot 41 through the cooperation between the guide block 45 and the groove 23 .

[0036] The second limiting step 44 is provided with a limiting block 46 extending along the length direction of the second mounting slot 41 . During assembly, the PCB board 20 abuts against the protruding end of the limiting block 46 .

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made to the above embodiments based on the technical practice of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector with a light-emitting module, characterized in that: It includes a shell, a PCB board, an interface, a light guide and a PVC wire. The shell is provided with a first mounting groove running through the front and rear ends. The light guide is arranged in the first mounting groove. The light guide is connected to the shell by a buckle. The light guide is provided with a second mounting groove running through the front and rear ends. The interface is arranged in the second mounting groove. A positioning block is provided on the outside of the light guide. A positioning groove is provided at the front end of the shell. A lamp bead that makes the light guide emit light is provided on the PCB board. The interface and PVC wire are electrically connected to the PCB board respectively. During assembly, the USB interface is embedded in the second mounting groove from the front end of the light guide, the light guide is embedded in the first mounting groove from the front end of the shell, and the positioning block is embedded in the positioning groove.

2. The connector with a light-emitting module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle is provided on the outer side wall of the light guide, and the shell is provided with a slot corresponding to the buckle. During assembly, the buckle is inserted into the slot, and the light guide is fixedly connected to the shell through the cooperation of the buckle and the slot.

3. The connector with a light-emitting module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interface is a USB interface.

4. The connector with a light-emitting module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The USB interface includes a metal shell and a connection terminal. The rear end of the metal shell is provided with an insert block, and the PCB board is provided with a slot. During assembly, the insert block is inserted into the slot.

5. The connector with a light emitting module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PCB board is arranged in the second installation groove. During assembly, the PCB board is installed in the second installation groove from the rear end of the light guide member.

6. The connector with a light emitting module according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the PVC wire connected to the PCB board is provided with a wire sleeve.

7. The connector with a light-emitting module according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first limiting step opening toward the front end of the first installing slot is provided in the first installing slot, and a limiting card edge is provided at the front end of the wire sleeve. During assembly, the limiting card edge abuts against the second limiting step, and the rear end of the wire sleeve passes through the rear end of the shell.

8. The connector with a light emitting module according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second limiting step opening toward the rear end of the second mounting slot is provided in the second mounting slot, and a guide block extending along the length direction of the second mounting slot is provided on the second limiting step. The PCB board is provided with a groove corresponding to the guide block. During assembly, the PCB board is placed into the second mounting slot from the rear end of the second mounting slot through the cooperation between the guide block and the groove.

9. The connector with a light-emitting module according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second limiting step is provided with a limiting block extending along the length direction of the second mounting groove. During assembly, the PCB board abuts against the protruding end of the limiting block.

10. The connector with a light emitting module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model also comprises an end cover, which is buckled on the front end of the shell and is provided with a gap for exposing the interface.

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