Terminal group, terminal module and data line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment accessories, in particular to a terminal group, a terminal module and a data line, the terminal group comprises a plurality of terminals arranged at intervals, each terminal comprises a first transition section and a contact section, a first material belt is provided with a connection section, and the connection section, the first transition section and the contact section are connected in sequence. The direction of the terminal towards the adjacent terminal is defined as the width direction, and the plurality of first transition sections are bent in the same direction along the width direction. As the plurality of first transition sections are bent along the width direction in the same direction, the contact section in each terminal deviates relative to the connecting section in the width direction, and the deviation realizes abdication, compared with the existing terminal group, the abdication structure can leave a through gap between the adjacent contact sections, so that the terminal group has the advantages that the terminal group is more convenient to use, and the service life of the terminal group is prolonged. The receding position is equivalent to the fact that the contact section overlaps and shares the occupied area, so that plastic can be smoothly injected in an unhindered mode through enough gaps during injection molding, and the corresponding gaps are filled to ensure the strength and durability of the whole structure.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment accessories, in particular to a terminal group, a terminal module and a data line. [Background Technology]

[0002] Terminal blocks are commonly used components for circuit connection and transmission. In existing manufacturing processes, the terminal block is typically placed in an injection mold, plastic is injected, and then the mating strip is cut to form the terminal block and the molded part. However, existing terminal blocks lack a clearance structure across the width of the terminals. When the upper and lower terminal blocks are staggered, the contact sections of the upper and lower terminals intersect, hindering injection molding. This also leaves insufficient space for plastic to flow smoothly between the upper and lower terminal blocks, which can easily create voids within the molded part, reducing the overall structural strength and durability. [Utility Model Content]

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a terminal group, a terminal module and a data cable.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides a terminal group in one embodiment, which is prepared by combining material strips and auxiliary materials. The material strips and auxiliary materials include a first material strip, which is connected to the terminal group. The terminal group includes a plurality of terminals arranged at intervals, and the terminals include a first transition section and a contact section. The first material strip is provided with a connecting section, and the connecting section, the first transition section and the contact section are connected in sequence, defining the direction of the terminal toward the adjacent terminal as the width direction, and a plurality of the first transition sections are bent in the same direction along the width direction.

[0005] Preferably, a direction perpendicular to the width direction and the long side of the connecting section is defined as a height direction, and the first transition section is bent along the height direction.

[0006] Preferably, the terminal further includes a second transition section and a pin, the first transition section, the contact section, the second transition section, and the pin are connected in sequence in a direction away from the first material strip, and the first transition section and the second transition section are bent in opposite directions in the width direction.

[0007] Preferably, the contact section is provided with a protrusion extending along the width direction.

[0008] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides a terminal module in another embodiment, which includes an insulating member and two terminal groups mentioned above. The terminal groups are arranged on the insulating member, and the contact segments are partially exposed from the insulating member to form a first contact point. A gap is formed between two adjacent contact segments of each terminal group, and the gaps corresponding to the two terminal groups are connected and filled with the insulating member.

[0009] Preferably, the contact segment includes a first contact segment and a second contact segment, and the first contact segment and the second contact segment are arranged in sequence along a direction away from the first transition segment. The insulating part includes a tongue plate and a main body connected to each other, and the tongue plate is provided with an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is bent relative to the main body. The first contact segment is bent relative to the second contact segment and corresponds to the inclined surface.

[0010] Preferably, the two terminal groups are arranged opposite to each other, the contact segments corresponding to one terminal group are in one plane, and the contact segments corresponding to the other terminal group are in another plane, and the number of terminals in the two terminal groups is 12.

[0011] Preferably, the insulating component is an injection-molded integral plastic component.

[0012] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides a data cable in another embodiment, wherein the data cable includes a wire body, one end of the wire body is provided with a connector and the above-mentioned terminal module, the terminal module is embedded in the connector, the connector is provided with an alignment groove, and the first contact is arranged at the bottom of the alignment groove.

[0013] Preferably, the data cable further includes a magnetic head, which can be magnetically connected to the connector, and the magnetic head is provided with a second contact corresponding to the first contact. When the magnetic head is magnetically connected to the connector, the first contact is electrically connected to the second contact.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the terminal group, terminal module and data cable of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0015] 1. The terminal assembly in one embodiment of the present invention is prepared by combining a material strip and auxiliary materials. The material strip auxiliary materials include a first material strip, which is connected to the terminal assembly. The terminal assembly includes a plurality of spaced terminals, each of which includes a first transition section and a contact section. The first material strip is provided with a connecting section. The connecting section, the first transition section, and the contact section are sequentially connected, defining the direction in which the terminal faces the adjacent terminal as the width direction. The plurality of first transition sections bend in the same direction along the width direction. Because the plurality of first transition sections bend in the same direction along the width direction, the connecting section, the first transition section, and the contact section are sequentially connected, causing the contact section in each terminal to be offset in the width direction relative to the connecting section. This offset achieves a gap. Compared to existing terminal assemblies in which the contact sections have no offset or gap in the width direction, resulting in a jagged arrangement that hinders injection molding, the gap-free structure of the present invention can leave a continuous gap between adjacent contact sections, facilitating injection molding. When the terminal group of the present invention is injection molded, the bending of the first transition section causes the contact segment to produce a displacement, which corresponds to the displacement in the opposite direction produced by the contact segment of another oppositely arranged terminal group. The offsets of the corresponding contact segments of the two terminal groups are brought closer together, allowing the two contact segments to overlap and achieve displacement. Displacement is equivalent to overlapping and sharing the occupied area, thereby leaving enough space for the plastic to be smoothly injected without hindrance during injection molding, filling the corresponding space to ensure the overall structural strength and durability.

[0016] 2. In one embodiment of the present invention, the direction perpendicular to the width and the long side of the connecting section is defined as the height direction, and the first transition section is curved along the height direction. Because the first transition section is curved along the height direction, when two oppositely disposed terminal groups are used for processing, the two corresponding terminal groups can be extended and separated by a certain distance, forming space for accommodating a circuit board, facilitating subsequent processing of the connection between the circuit board and the terminals, and improving the compactness of the structure.

[0017] 3. The terminal in one embodiment of the present invention further includes a second transition section and a pin. The first transition section, the contact section, the second transition section, and the pin are sequentially connected in a direction away from the first material strip, and the first transition section and the second transition section bend in opposite directions in the width direction. Since the terminal further includes a second transition section and a pin, the first transition section, the contact section, the second transition section, and the pin are sequentially connected in a direction away from the first material strip, and the pin provides a connection end for the terminal to be connected to the circuit board; the first transition section and the second transition section bend in opposite directions in the width direction, so that the bending of the first transition section in the width direction offsets the bending of the second transition section in the opposite direction. In the terminal group, only the contact section is offset outward in the width direction due to the bending of the first and second transition sections to achieve clearance, facilitating subsequent injection molding operations. The connecting section and the pin offset each other due to the opposite bending directions of the first and second transition sections in the width direction, ensuring that the clearance structure is only precisely set in the contact section that needs to be injection molded.

[0018] 4. In one embodiment of the present invention, the contact segment is provided with a protrusion extending in the width direction. By providing the protrusion extending in the width direction on the contact segment, the contact area of ​​the contact segment is expanded, and the larger contact area improves the stability of the electrical connection.

[0019] 5. The terminal module in one embodiment of the present invention includes an insulating member and two of the above-mentioned terminal groups. The terminal groups are arranged on the insulating member, and the contact segments are partially exposed from the insulating member to form a first contact. A gap is formed between the two adjacent contact segments of each terminal group, and the gaps corresponding to the two terminal groups are connected and filled with the insulating member. Since the contact segments are partially exposed from the insulating member to form the first contact, the insulating member plays the role of insulation and position fixation for the terminal group. The contact segments are partially passed through the insulating member and the first contacts are exposed to facilitate connection. Since a gap is formed between the two adjacent contact segments of each terminal group, and the first transition segment is bent in the same direction along the width direction to form a yielding structure, the gaps corresponding to the two terminal groups are connected, and an unobstructed through gap is formed between the adjacent contact segments of the two terminal groups. When the insulating member is integrally injection-molded, the plastic can smoothly flow into the gap to fill it, ensuring that the injection-molded insulating member has a high structural strength.

[0020] 6. In one embodiment of the present invention, the contact segment includes a first contact segment and a second contact segment, which are arranged in sequence along a direction away from the first transition segment. The insulating member includes a tongue plate and a main body connected thereto. The tongue plate is provided with an inclined surface, which is bent relative to the main body. The first contact segment is bent relative to the second contact segment and corresponds to the inclined surface. Because the tongue plate is provided with an inclined surface, which is bent relative to the main body, the contact segment is divided into a first contact segment and a second contact segment, which is bent relative to the second contact segment and corresponds to the inclined surface. During the insertion and removal of the external plug, the inclined surface can decompose the force into a component parallel to the inclined surface and a component perpendicular to the inclined surface. The parallel component helps to push the external plug for insertion and removal, while the perpendicular component helps to overcome friction and avoid damage to the tongue plate. The bending of the first contact segment relative to the inclined surface allows the first contact segment to match the inclined surface, ensuring a good connection between the first contact and the external plug.

[0021] 7. In one embodiment of the present invention, two terminal groups are arranged opposite to each other, with the contact segments corresponding to one terminal group on one plane and the contact segments corresponding to the other terminal group on another plane, and the number of terminals in both terminal groups is 12. Since the Type-C interface has 24 contacts, these contacts are distributed on the A and B sides of the interface, with 12 contacts on each side, and their functions are symmetrical. By setting the two terminal groups opposite to each other, with the contact segments corresponding to one terminal group on one plane and the contact segments corresponding to the other terminal group on another plane, and the number of terminals in both terminal groups is 12, the 12 terminals in each of the two terminal groups can correspond to the 12 contacts on the A and B sides of the Type-C interface, ensuring that the terminals can fully utilize all the functions of the Type-C interface, including data transmission, charging, audio, video transmission, etc., to achieve a full-function Type-C interface.

[0022] 8. In one embodiment of the present invention, the insulating member is an injection-molded integral plastic member. The injection-molding process is highly cost-effective, enabling the production of insulating members with intricate details and features, significantly reducing unit manufacturing costs and enabling mass production, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0023] 9. In one embodiment of the present invention, a data cable includes a cable body, one end of which is provided with a connector and the aforementioned terminal module. The terminal module is embedded in the connector, and the connector has an alignment slot. The first contact is located at the bottom of the alignment slot. The alignment slot in the connector reduces the time required for connection alignment and enables precise insertion and removal. The first contact is located at the bottom of the alignment slot, and the alignment slot also provides a means of accommodating and protecting the first contact.

[0024] 10. In one embodiment of the present invention, the data cable also includes a magnetic head, which can be magnetically connected to the connector. The magnetic head is provided with a second contact corresponding to the first contact. When the magnetic head is magnetically connected to the connector, the first contact is electrically connected to the second contact. During the plugging and unplugging process of traditional data cables, the interface is easily worn, and long-term use may cause poor contact of the interface. The magnetic head can be inserted into the device interface for a long time, effectively preventing dust and dirt from entering the charging port of the device, thereby reducing poor contact or short circuit problems caused by dust accumulation; magnetic adsorption also ensures the stability of the data cable during the connection process and the convenience of operation, reducing mechanical wear and poor electrical contact problems caused by plugging and unplugging operations; when the magnetic head is magnetically connected to the connector, the first contact is electrically connected to the second contact. This connection method effectively reduces wear on the interface and extends the service life of the device and data cable.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the terminal group and the material strip auxiliary material provided by the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a top view of the terminal group provided by the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a top view of two terminal groups facing each other.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the terminal module provided by the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the terminal module provided in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a terminal of a terminal module provided in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a terminal module provided by the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the data cable provided by the third embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the data cable provided by the third embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0036] 1. Terminal assembly; 11. Terminal; 20. First strip; 21. Connecting section; 30. Second strip; 40. Gap; 111. First transition section; 112. Contact section; 113. Second transition section; 114. Pin; 1101. Tongue; 1102. Main body; 1103. Inclined surface; 1121. Raised portion; 1122. First contact point; 1123. First contact section; 1124. Second contact section.

[0037] 100. Terminal module; 110. Insulation member;

[0038] 200, data cable; 210, cable body; 211, connector; 220, magnetic head; 221, second contact; 2111, alignment slot. [Specific implementation method]

[0039] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and implementation examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0040] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0041] In this utility model, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "center," "vertical," "horizontal," "transverse," and "longitudinal" indicate positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily intended to better describe the utility model and its embodiments and are not intended to limit the devices, elements, or components indicated to having a specific orientation, or to being constructed or operated in a specific orientation.

[0042] Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings besides indicating a position or location. For example, the term "on" may also be used to indicate a dependency or connection in certain circumstances. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] Furthermore, the terms "installed," "disposed," "provided with," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integral structures; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediary, or internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] Please combine Figures 1 to 3The first embodiment of the present invention provides a terminal group 1, which is prepared by combining material strips and auxiliary materials. The material strips and auxiliary materials include a first material strip 20. The first material strip 20 is connected to the terminal group 1. The terminal group 1 includes a plurality of terminals 11 arranged at intervals. The terminal 11 includes a first transition section 111 and a contact section 112. The first material strip 20 is provided with a connecting section 21. The connecting section 21, the first transition section 111 and the contact section 112 are connected in sequence. The direction of the terminal 11 toward the adjacent terminal 11 is defined as the width direction. The plurality of first transition sections 111 are bent in the same direction along the width direction.

[0045] It can be understood that since multiple first transition sections 111 are bent in the same direction along the width direction, the connecting section 21, the first transition section 111 and the contact section 112 are connected in sequence, so that the contact section 112 in each terminal 11 is offset in the width direction relative to the connecting section 21. This offset achieves a gap, and compared with the existing terminal group 1, because the contact section 112 has no offset and gap in the width direction, the arrangement is staggered and hinders injection molding, the gap structure of the utility model can achieve that when the two terminal groups 1 are set opposite to each other, the adjacent contact sections 112 overlap and share the occupied area due to the gap in the width direction, and a larger through gap 40 can be left for injection molding. When the terminal group 1 of the present invention is injection molded, the bending of the first transition section 111 causes the contact section 112 to give way, which corresponds to the offset in the opposite direction of the contact section 112 of the other oppositely arranged terminal group 1. The corresponding contact sections 112 of the two terminal groups 1 are offset and moved closer to each other, so that the two contact sections 112 can overlap and give way, thereby leaving a sufficient gap 40 for the plastic to be smoothly injected without hindrance during injection molding, filling the corresponding gap 40 to ensure the overall structural strength and durability.

[0046] It should be noted that, since the multiple first transition sections 111 of the terminal group 1 are bent in the same direction along the width direction to make way, when such a terminal group 1 is used to manufacture a connector, two terminal groups 1 are arranged opposite to each other. The opposite arrangement makes the contact sections 112 corresponding to the two terminal groups 1 close to each other in the width direction. Figure 3 , Figure 3 The top view of two opposing terminal groups 1 illustrates the effect of the offset contact segments creating a larger gap 40. From a top-down perspective, the contact segments 112 of the two terminal groups 1 overlap, sharing the area occupied by the contact segments 112. This creates a larger gap 40 than would be possible without an offset arrangement. This avoids the jagged contact segments 112 that would obstruct proper injection molding, which could occur if two opposing terminal groups 1 were not offset in the width direction.

[0047] See also Figure 1 Furthermore, the direction perpendicular to the width direction and the long side of the connecting section 21 is defined as the height direction, and the first transition section 111 is bent along the height direction.

[0048] It can be understood that since the first transition section 111 is bent along the height direction, when two oppositely arranged terminal groups 1 are used for processing, the two corresponding terminal groups 1 can be extended and separated by a certain distance, forming a space for accommodating the circuit board, which facilitates the subsequent processing of the connection relationship between the circuit board and the terminal 11, thereby improving the compactness of the structure.

[0049] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the terminal 11 also includes a second transition section 113 and a pin 114. The first transition section 111, the contact section 112, the second transition section 113, and the pin 114 are connected in sequence in a direction away from the first material strip 20. The first transition section 111 and the second transition section 113 are bent in opposite directions in the width direction.

[0050] It can be understood that since the terminal 11 also includes a second transition section 113 and a pin 114, the first transition section 111, the contact section 112, the second transition section 113, and the pin 114 are connected in sequence in a direction away from the first material strip 20, and the pin 114 provides a connection end for the terminal 11 to the circuit board. The first transition section 111 and the second transition section 113 bend in opposite directions in the width direction, so that the bend of the first transition section 111 in the width direction and the bend of the second transition section 113 in the opposite direction conflict with each other. In the terminal group 1, only the contact section 112 is offset outward in the width direction due to the bend of the first transition section 111 and the second transition section 113 to make way for subsequent injection molding operations. The connection section 21 and the pin 114 offset the offset because the first transition section 111 and the second transition section 113 bend in opposite directions in the width direction, ensuring that the make way structure is only precisely set in the contact section 112 that needs to make way for injection molding.

[0051] Optionally, a second material strip 30 may be further provided at one end of the pin 114 away from the second transition section.

[0052] Please continue to combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the contact section 112 is provided with a protrusion 1121 extending along the width direction.

[0053] It can be understood that by providing the protrusion 1121 extending along the width direction on the contact segment 112 , the contact area of ​​the contact segment 112 is expanded, and the larger contact area improves the stability of the electrical connection.

[0054] Please combine Figures 3 to 5The second embodiment of the present invention provides a terminal module 100, which includes an insulating member 110 and two terminal groups 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention. The terminal group 1 is arranged on the insulating member 110, and the contact section 112 is partially exposed from the insulating member 110 to form a first contact 1122. A gap 40 is formed between two adjacent contact sections 112 of each terminal group 1, and the gaps 40 corresponding to the two terminal groups 1 are connected and filled by the insulating member 110.

[0055] It is understandable that the two terminal groups 1 of the terminal module 100 are arranged opposite each other and fixed by the insulating member 110. Since the contact section 112 partially exposes the insulating member 110 to form the first contact point 1122, the insulating member 110 serves to insulate and fix the terminal groups 1. The contact section 112 partially penetrates the insulating member 110 and exposes the first contact point 1122 to facilitate connection. Since a gap 40 is formed between the two adjacent contact sections 112 of each terminal group 1, and the first transition section 111 is bent in the same direction along the width direction to form a clearance structure, the gaps 40 corresponding to the two terminal groups 1 are connected, forming an unobstructed through-gap 40 between the adjacent contact sections 112 of the two terminal groups 1. During the integral injection molding of the insulating member 110, the plastic can smoothly flow into the gap 40 to fill it, ensuring that the injection-molded insulating member 110 has a high structural strength.

[0056] It should be noted that, due to the design of the first transition section 111 being bent in the same direction along the width direction, please refer to Figure 3 From a top-down perspective, the contact segments 112 of the two terminal groups 1 are equivalent to overlapping settings, which reduces the occupied area and leaves a larger gap 40, without the staggered contact segments 112 blocking the plastic from being poured in due to the lack of a clearance design. As a specific embodiment, the two terminal groups 1 set opposite each other are placed in an injection mold, and the plastic is poured. The plastic flows along the gap 40 and fills the space between the two terminal groups 1, eventually forming the insulating part 110, and the strip auxiliary material connected to the terminal group is cut off to form the terminal module 100. The pins 114 in the terminal module 100 can be connected to the PCB board, and the first contact 1122 can be used to connect to the external contact point, so that the terminal module 100 plays the role of connection and signal transmission. The clearance offset of the contact segment 112 leaves a larger through gap 40 for injection molding, ensuring that the plastic can be poured in smoothly, improving the injection molding integrity and the structural strength of the insulating part 110.

[0057] Furthermore, please combine Figures 4 to 7The contact segment 112 includes a first contact segment 1123 and a second contact segment 1124, which are arranged in sequence along a direction away from the first transition segment 111. The insulating part 110 includes a tongue plate 1101 and a main body 1102 connected to each other. The tongue plate 1101 is provided with an inclined surface 1103, and the inclined surface 1103 is bent relative to the main body 1102. The first contact segment 1123 is bent relative to the second contact segment 1124 and corresponds to the inclined surface 1103.

[0058] Since the tongue plate 1101 is provided with an inclined surface 1103, the inclined surface 1103 is bent relative to the main body 1102, and an inclined angle is generated between the inclined surface 1103 and the central axis of the main body 1102, the thickness of the tongue plate 1101 gradually increases in the direction close to the main body 1102, making the plugging and unplugging of the external plug easier, and the contact section 112 is divided into a first contact section 1123 and a second contact section 1124, the first contact section 1123 is bent relative to the second contact section 1124 and corresponds to the inclined surface 1103, and the first contact section 1123 is bent relative to the second contact section 1124 and corresponds to the inclined surface 1103. 124 also generates an inclination angle. During the insertion and removal of the external plug, the inclined surface 1103 can decompose the force into a component parallel to the inclined surface 1103 and a component perpendicular to the inclined surface 1103. The parallel component helps to push the external plug for insertion and removal, while the perpendicular component helps to overcome friction and avoid damage to the tongue plate 1101. The first contact segment 1123 is bent correspondingly relative to the inclined surface 1103 so that the first contact segment 1123 and the inclined surface 1103 can match each other, ensuring a good connection relationship between the first contact 1122 and the external plug.

[0059] Please combine Figure 4 and Figure 5 Furthermore, the two terminal groups 1 are arranged opposite to each other, the contact segments 112 corresponding to one terminal group 1 are in one plane, and the contact segments 112 corresponding to the other terminal group 1 are in another plane, and the number of terminals 11 in the two terminal groups 1 is 12.

[0060] It can be understood that since the Type-C interface has 24 contacts, these contacts are distributed on the A and B sides of the interface, with 12 contacts on each side, and their functions are symmetrical. By setting two terminal groups 1 opposite each other, the contact segments 112 corresponding to one terminal group 1 are on one plane, and the contact segments 112 corresponding to the other terminal group 1 are on another plane, and the number of terminals 11 in both terminal groups 1 is 12, so that the 12 terminals 11 in each of the two terminal groups 1 can correspond to the 12 contacts on the A and B sides of the Type-C interface, it can be ensured that the terminals 11 can fully utilize all the functions of the Type-C interface, including data transmission, charging, audio, video transmission, etc., to realize a full-function Type-C interface.

[0061] It should be noted that the number of terminals 11 in both terminal groups 1 is 12, which is only a preferred embodiment, and other numbers of terminals 11 are not limited here.

[0062] Please combine Figure 4 and Figure 5 Furthermore, the insulating member 110 is an injection-molded integral plastic member.

[0063] It can be understood that the one-piece injection molding process is capable of producing insulating parts 110 with complex details and complex features, which is very cost-effective, significantly reducing the unit manufacturing cost, enabling mass production, and improving production efficiency.

[0064] Please combine Figure 8 and Figure 9 The third embodiment of the present invention provides a data cable 200, which includes a wire body 210. One end of the wire body 210 is provided with a connector 211 and a terminal module 100 of the second embodiment of the present invention. The terminal module 100 is embedded in the connector 211. The connector 211 is provided with an alignment groove 2111, and the first contact 1122 is provided at the bottom of the alignment groove 2111.

[0065] It can be understood that by providing an alignment groove 2111 in the connector 211 , the time for connection alignment can be reduced and accurate plugging and unplugging can be achieved. The first contact 1122 is arranged at the bottom of the alignment groove 2111 , and the alignment groove 2111 also achieves the function of accommodating and protecting the first contact 1122 .

[0066] Please continue to combine Figure 8 and Figure 9 Furthermore, the data cable 200 also includes a magnetic head 220, which can be magnetically connected to the connector 211. The magnetic head 220 is provided with a second contact 221 corresponding to the first contact 1122. When the magnetic head 220 is magnetically connected to the connector 211, the first contact 1122 is electrically connected to the second contact 221.

[0067] Understandably, during the plugging and unplugging process of the traditional data cable 200, the interface is easily worn, and long-term use may lead to poor contact of the interface. However, the magnetic head 220 can be inserted into the device interface for a long time, effectively preventing dust and dirt from entering the charging port of the device, thereby reducing poor contact or short circuit problems caused by dust accumulation; magnetic adsorption also ensures the stability of the data cable 200 during the connection process and the convenience of operation, reducing mechanical wear and poor electrical contact problems caused by plugging and unplugging operations; when the magnetic head 220 is magnetically connected to the connector 211, the first contact 1122 is electrically connected to the second contact 221. This connection method effectively reduces wear on the interface and extends the service life of the electronic device and the data cable 200.

[0068] Compared with the prior art, the terminal group, terminal module and data cable of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0069] 1. The terminal assembly in one embodiment of the present invention is prepared by combining a material strip and auxiliary materials. The material strip auxiliary materials include a first material strip, which is connected to the terminal assembly. The terminal assembly includes a plurality of spaced terminals, each of which includes a first transition section and a contact section. The first material strip is provided with a connecting section. The connecting section, the first transition section, and the contact section are sequentially connected, defining the direction in which the terminal faces the adjacent terminal as the width direction. The plurality of first transition sections bend in the same direction along the width direction. Because the plurality of first transition sections bend in the same direction along the width direction, the connecting section, the first transition section, and the contact section are sequentially connected, causing the contact section in each terminal to be offset in the width direction relative to the connecting section. This offset achieves a gap. Compared to existing terminal assemblies in which the contact sections have no offset or gap in the width direction, resulting in a jagged arrangement that hinders injection molding, the gap-free structure of the present invention can leave a continuous gap between adjacent contact sections, facilitating injection molding. When the terminal group of the present invention is injection molded, the bending of the first transition section causes the contact segment to produce a displacement, which corresponds to the displacement in the opposite direction produced by the contact segment of another oppositely arranged terminal group. The offsets of the corresponding contact segments of the two terminal groups are brought closer together, allowing the two contact segments to overlap and achieve displacement. Displacement is equivalent to overlapping and sharing the occupied area, thereby leaving enough space for the plastic to be smoothly injected without hindrance during injection molding, filling the corresponding space to ensure the overall structural strength and durability.

[0070] 2. In one embodiment of the present invention, the direction perpendicular to the width and the long side of the connecting section is defined as the height direction, and the first transition section is curved along the height direction. Because the first transition section is curved along the height direction, when two oppositely disposed terminal groups are used for processing, the two corresponding terminal groups can be extended and separated by a certain distance, forming space for accommodating a circuit board, facilitating subsequent processing of the connection between the circuit board and the terminals, and improving the compactness of the structure.

[0071] 3. The terminal in one embodiment of the present invention further includes a second transition section and a pin. The first transition section, the contact section, the second transition section, and the pin are sequentially connected in a direction away from the first material strip, and the first transition section and the second transition section bend in opposite directions in the width direction. Since the terminal further includes a second transition section and a pin, the first transition section, the contact section, the second transition section, and the pin are sequentially connected in a direction away from the first material strip, and the pin provides a connection end for the terminal to be connected to the circuit board; the first transition section and the second transition section bend in opposite directions in the width direction, so that the bending of the first transition section in the width direction offsets the bending of the second transition section in the opposite direction. In the terminal group, only the contact section is offset outward in the width direction due to the bending of the first and second transition sections to achieve clearance, facilitating subsequent injection molding operations. The connecting section and the pin offset each other due to the opposite bending directions of the first and second transition sections in the width direction, ensuring that the clearance structure is only precisely set in the contact section that needs to be injection molded.

[0072] 4. In one embodiment of the present invention, the contact segment is provided with a protrusion extending in the width direction. By providing the protrusion extending in the width direction on the contact segment, the contact area of ​​the contact segment is expanded, and the larger contact area improves the stability of the electrical connection.

[0073] 5. The terminal module in one embodiment of the present invention includes an insulating member and two of the above-mentioned terminal groups. The terminal groups are arranged on the insulating member, and the contact segments are partially exposed from the insulating member to form a first contact. A gap is formed between the two adjacent contact segments of each terminal group, and the gaps corresponding to the two terminal groups are connected and filled with the insulating member. Since the contact segments are partially exposed from the insulating member to form the first contact, the insulating member plays the role of insulation and position fixation for the terminal group. The contact segments are partially passed through the insulating member and the first contacts are exposed to facilitate connection. Since a gap is formed between the two adjacent contact segments of each terminal group, and the first transition segment is bent in the same direction along the width direction to form a yielding structure, the gaps corresponding to the two terminal groups are connected, and an unobstructed through gap is formed between the adjacent contact segments of the two terminal groups. When the insulating member is integrally injection-molded, the plastic can smoothly flow into the gap to fill it, ensuring that the injection-molded insulating member has a high structural strength.

[0074] 6. In one embodiment of the present invention, the contact segment includes a first contact segment and a second contact segment, which are arranged in sequence along a direction away from the first transition segment. The insulating member includes a tongue plate and a main body connected thereto. The tongue plate is provided with an inclined surface, which is bent relative to the main body. The first contact segment is bent relative to the second contact segment and corresponds to the inclined surface. Because the tongue plate is provided with an inclined surface, which is bent relative to the main body, the contact segment is divided into a first contact segment and a second contact segment, which is bent relative to the second contact segment and corresponds to the inclined surface. During the insertion and removal of the external plug, the inclined surface can decompose the force into a component parallel to the inclined surface and a component perpendicular to the inclined surface. The parallel component helps to push the external plug for insertion and removal, while the perpendicular component helps to overcome friction and avoid damage to the tongue plate. The bending of the first contact segment relative to the inclined surface allows the first contact segment to match the inclined surface, ensuring a good connection between the first contact and the external plug.

[0075] 7. In one embodiment of the present invention, two terminal groups are arranged opposite to each other, with the contact segments corresponding to one terminal group on one plane and the contact segments corresponding to the other terminal group on another plane, and the number of terminals in both terminal groups is 12. Since the Type-C interface has 24 contacts, these contacts are distributed on the A and B sides of the interface, with 12 contacts on each side, and their functions are symmetrical. By setting the two terminal groups opposite to each other, with the contact segments corresponding to one terminal group on one plane and the contact segments corresponding to the other terminal group on another plane, and the number of terminals in both terminal groups is 12, the 12 terminals in each of the two terminal groups can correspond to the 12 contacts on the A and B sides of the Type-C interface, ensuring that the terminals can fully utilize all the functions of the Type-C interface, including data transmission, charging, audio, video transmission, etc., to achieve a full-function Type-C interface.

[0076] 8. In one embodiment of the present invention, the insulating member is an injection-molded integral plastic member. The injection-molding process is highly cost-effective, enabling the production of insulating members with intricate details and features, significantly reducing unit manufacturing costs and enabling mass production, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0077] 9. In one embodiment of the present invention, a data cable includes a cable body, one end of which is provided with a connector and the aforementioned terminal module. The terminal module is embedded in the connector, and the connector has an alignment slot. The first contact is located at the bottom of the alignment slot. The alignment slot in the connector reduces the time required for connection alignment and enables precise insertion and removal. The first contact is located at the bottom of the alignment slot, and the alignment slot also provides a means of accommodating and protecting the first contact.

[0078] 10. In one embodiment of the present invention, the data cable also includes a magnetic head, which can be magnetically connected to the connector. The magnetic head is provided with a second contact corresponding to the first contact. When the magnetic head is magnetically connected to the connector, the first contact is electrically connected to the second contact. During the plugging and unplugging process of traditional data cables, the interface is easily worn, and long-term use may cause poor contact of the interface. The magnetic head can be inserted into the device interface for a long time, effectively preventing dust and dirt from entering the charging port of the device, thereby reducing poor contact or short circuit problems caused by dust accumulation; magnetic adsorption also ensures the stability of the data cable during the connection process and the convenience of operation, reducing mechanical wear and poor electrical contact problems caused by plugging and unplugging operations; when the magnetic head is magnetically connected to the connector, the first contact is electrically connected to the second contact. This connection method effectively reduces wear on the interface and extends the service life of the device and data cable.

[0079] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A terminal assembly, prepared by combining a material strip and an auxiliary material, wherein the material strip and the auxiliary material include a first material strip, characterized in that: The first material strip is connected to the terminal group, the terminal group includes a plurality of terminals arranged at intervals, the terminals include a first transition section and a contact section, the first material strip is provided with a connecting section, the connecting section, the first transition section and the contact section are connected in sequence, and the direction of the terminal toward the adjacent terminal is defined as the width direction, and the plurality of first transition sections are bent in the same direction along the width direction.

2. The terminal assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A direction perpendicular to the width direction and the long side of the connecting section is defined as a height direction, and the first transition section is bent along the height direction.

3. The terminal assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The terminal also includes a second transition section and a pin. The first transition section, the contact section, the second transition section, and the pin are connected in sequence in a direction away from the first material strip. The first transition section and the second transition section are bent in opposite directions in the width direction.

4. The terminal assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The contact section is provided with a protrusion extending along the width direction.

5. A terminal module, characterized in that: The terminal module includes an insulating part and two terminal groups according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the terminal group is arranged on the insulating part, the contact section is partially exposed from the insulating part to form a first contact point, a gap is formed between two adjacent contact sections of each terminal group, and the gaps corresponding to the two terminal groups are connected and filled with the insulating part.

6. The terminal module according to claim 5, wherein: The contact section includes a first contact section and a second contact section, which are arranged in sequence along a direction away from the first transition section. The insulating part includes a tongue plate and a main body connected to each other. The tongue plate is provided with an inclined surface, which is bent relative to the main body. The first contact section is bent relative to the second contact section and corresponds to the inclined surface.

7. The terminal module according to claim 5, wherein: The two terminal groups are arranged opposite to each other, the contact segments corresponding to one terminal group are on one plane, and the contact segments corresponding to the other terminal group are on another plane, and the number of terminals in the two terminal groups is 12.

8. The terminal module according to claim 5, wherein: The insulating component is an injection-molded integral plastic component.

9. A data cable, characterized in that: The data cable includes a wire body, one end of which is provided with a connector and a terminal module as described in any one of claims 5-8, the terminal module is embedded in the connector, the connector is provided with an alignment groove, and the first contact is provided at the bottom of the alignment groove.

10. The data cable according to claim 9, wherein: The data cable also includes a magnetic head, which can be magnetically connected to the connector. The magnetic head is provided with a second contact corresponding to the first contact. When the magnetic head is magnetically connected to the connector, the first contact is electrically connected to the second contact.

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