Connector assembly and assembling jig

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector assembly and an assembling jig, and relates to the field of connectors, and the connector assembly comprises a main circuit board; the adjusting part is stacked on the main circuit board and is electrically connected with the main circuit board; and the connector body is arranged on the side, away from the main circuit board, of the adjusting part, and the connector body is electrically connected with the adjusting part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a connector component and an assembly jig. Background Art

[0002] Most electronic products today utilize connectors, such as USB and Type-C, to facilitate charging and data transmission. Connector center height refers to the vertical dimension of the connector. Since existing connector contact structures are largely standardized, center height is crucial in design, directly impacting circuit board layout, manufacturability, and performance. Customizing a connector to meet product design requirements can easily incur millions of dollars in development costs, significantly hindering product development and competitive bidding. Therefore, a connector assembly is needed to meet the needs of diverse products. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a connector assembly, aiming to solve the technical problem that current connectors cannot meet the requirements of different products.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a connector assembly comprising:

[0005] Main circuit board;

[0006] an adjusting member, the adjusting member being stacked on the main circuit board and electrically connected to the main circuit board; and

[0007] The connector body is arranged on a side of the adjusting member facing away from the main circuit board, and the connector body is electrically connected to the adjusting member.

[0008] The present invention also provides an assembly jig, which is used to assemble the connector assembly as described above. The assembly jig includes a positioning plate and a positioning structure provided on the positioning plate, and the positioning structure is used to position the adjustment member and the main circuit board. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description 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 the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0010] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a connector assembly provided by the present utility model;

[0011] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of a connector assembly and an assembly jig provided by the present invention;

[0012] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a connector assembly and an assembly jig provided by the present invention;

[0013] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0014] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0015] 100, main circuit board; 110, fixing plate; 120, second signal plate; 200, adjustment member; 210, connection hole; 220, first signal plate; 230, opening; 300, connector body; 400, fixing member;

[0016] 500, solder point; 10, positioning plate; 11, avoidance groove; 20, positioning column; 30, positioning hole.

[0017] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0020] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in this field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0021] In existing technology, connector center height is crucial in design, directly impacting circuit board layout, manufacturability, and performance. Customizing connectors to meet product design requirements can easily cost millions in development costs, significantly hindering product development and competitive bidding.

[0022] The utility model provides a connector assembly.

[0023] See also Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly includes: a main circuit board 100, an adjustment member 200, and a connector body 300. The adjustment member 200 is stacked on the main circuit board 100 and electrically connected to the main circuit board 100. The connector body 300 is located on a side of the adjustment member 200 facing away from the main circuit board 100, and the connector body 300 is electrically connected to the adjustment member 200.

[0024] During the specific implementation process, the main circuit board 100, the adjustment member 200, and the connector body 300 are stacked from bottom to top. Specifically, the adjustment member 200 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the main circuit board 100, and the connector body 300 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the adjustment member 200, and the three are electrically connected and communicate with each other. Among them, the main circuit board 100 and the adjustment member 200 can be fixed by screws or welding, etc., which are not limited here. The adjustment member 200 also serves as an intermediary for the connection and communication between the connector body 300 and the main circuit board 100, so that the adjustment member 200 and the connector body 300 are electrically connected and communicate with each other. During the specific implementation process, the connector body 300 is fixed to the adjustment member 200 and assembled using the SMT process.

[0025] It is understood that the center height of a connector refers to its vertical dimension. In this embodiment, the connector assembly is installed inside a product, and the connector body 300 is used to connect cables for charging and communication. The center height of the connector body 300 is adjusted by the adjustment member 200 to accommodate different products. The adjustment member 200 can be configured and selected to a corresponding thickness based on the product to adjust the center height of the connector body 300.

[0026] The technical solution of the present invention changes the center height of the connector body 300 by fixing the adjustment member 200 between the connector body 300 and the main circuit board 100. By selecting the adjustment member 200 with a suitable thickness to adapt to different products, it can meet more product requirements, reduce unnecessary high development costs, and allow product design to have more innovative possibilities.

[0027] It should be noted that this technical solution only demonstrates the design of the 2.0 function of the USB-C connector, including but not limited to other connectors such as USB3.0, DP, HDMI and other connectors.

[0028] In one embodiment, multiple adjusting members 200 are provided, each having different thicknesses, and one of the multiple adjusting members 200 is stacked on the circuit board. In practice, adjusting members 200 of corresponding thicknesses can be configured or selected based on the product, and installed between the connector body 300 and the main circuit board 100 to ensure that the center height of the connector body 300 is adapted to the product.

[0029] In one embodiment, the adjusting member 200 is configured as a PCB to facilitate connection between the main circuit board 100 and the connector body 300. Specifically, the adjusting member 200 is made of an FR4 circuit board. It is understood that the adjusting member 200 can be made of PCBs of varying thicknesses to adjust the center height of the connector body 300.

[0030] In one embodiment, the connector assembly further includes a fixing member 400, which is connected to the main circuit board 100 and the adjusting member 200. In a specific implementation, the main circuit board 100 and the adjusting member 200 are fixed by the fixing member 400 to ensure the stability of both the main circuit board 100 and the adjusting member 200. The fixing member 400 can be a screw or other connecting member that can fix the main circuit board 100 and the adjusting member 200.

[0031] In one embodiment, the fixing member 400 is a solder column, the main circuit board 100 is provided with a fixing plate 110, the adjusting member 200 is provided with a connecting hole 210, the solder column is provided in the connecting hole 210, and is respectively connected to the fixing plate 110 and the inner wall of the connecting hole 210.

[0032] In this embodiment, the main circuit board 100 and the adjusting member 200 are connected by soldering, which facilitates assembly and provides a secure connection. Specifically, the fixing plate 110 on the main circuit board 100 is used to connect to the solder column. The connecting hole 210 is provided corresponding to the fixing plate 110. The inner wall of the connecting hole 210 is provided with a metal piece for connecting to the solder column. The solder column is melted by an electric soldering iron, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the main circuit board 100 and the fixing plate 110.

[0033] In addition, in the specific implementation process, two fixing plates 110 are provided and are located on both sides of the connector body 300 respectively. Correspondingly, two connecting holes 210 and two solder columns are provided to improve the stability of the connection between the main circuit board 100 and the adjustment member 200.

[0034] In one embodiment, the adjusting member 200 is provided with a first signal disk 220 , the main circuit board 100 is provided with a second signal disk 120 , and the connector assembly further includes a solder point 500 , which is respectively connected to the first signal disk 220 and the second signal disk 120 .

[0035] It should be noted that the adjusting member 200 is electrically connected to the main circuit board 100 and is also used to transmit signals. In this embodiment, the solder is heated by an electric soldering iron to form a solder point 500 and respectively connect the first signal disk 220 and the second signal disk 120, thereby enabling the main circuit board 100 and the adjusting member 200 to be electrically connected and transmit signals.

[0036] refer to Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, an opening 230 is defined on a side wall of the adjusting member 200 . The opening 230 extends to an edge of the adjusting member 200 , and the first signal plate 220 is disposed on an inner wall of the opening 230 .

[0037] In this embodiment, the first signal disk 220 is located on the inner wall of the first opening 230, and the second signal disk 120 is a sheet-like structure and is provided on the surface of the main circuit board 100. It should be noted that the adjusting member 200 is limited by its own size and the components of the main circuit board 100. The length and width of the adjusting member 200 should be as small as possible. In this way, the size of the first signal disk 220 is limited. In the specific implementation process, solder is applied in the opening 230 and the first signal disk 220 is connected. The opening 230 extends to the edge of the adjusting member 200, so that the soldering condition at the bottom can be observed and confirmed to ensure the quality of the soldering and avoid poor soldering. In the specific implementation process, the first signal disk 220 and the second signal disk 120 are respectively provided in four groups and connected one by one.

[0038] Furthermore, the first signal pad 220 is a single-sided pad, which avoids abnormal soldering at the bottom of the adjusting member 200 .

[0039] In a specific implementation, both the first signal disk 220 and the second signal disk 120 are made of copper. Solder is pre-applied to the first signal disk 220, or the first signal disk 220 is provided with a first protective film. Specifically, the first signal disk 220 is provided with the first protective film through an OSP process (including but not limited to electroless gold immersion, gold plating, bare copper, etc.) to prevent oxidation of exposed copper and poor soldering. It is understood that the second signal disk 120 is provided with a second protective film, similarly formed through an OSP process (including but not limited to electroless gold immersion, gold plating, bare copper, etc.).

[0040] refer to Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the present invention also proposes an assembly jig, which is used to assemble the connector assembly as described in the above embodiment. The assembly jig includes a positioning plate 10 and a positioning structure provided on the positioning plate 10, and the positioning structure is used to position the adjustment member 200 and the main circuit board 100.

[0041] During implementation, the main circuit board 100 is placed on the positioning plate 10. The positioning structure connects the adjustment member 200 and the main circuit board 100 to achieve positioning. After the adjustment member 200 and the positioning plate 10 are positioned, the solder pillars are melted with an electric soldering iron to securely connect the adjustment plate and the main circuit board 100. The first signal plate 220 and the second signal plate 120 are then connected via solder points 500. It is understood that before placing the adjustment plate on the main circuit board 100, the connector body 300 is first secured to the adjustment member 200 using the SMT process.

[0042] In one embodiment, the positioning structure includes a positioning post 20 and a positioning hole 30 cooperating with the positioning post 20 . The positioning post 20 is provided on the positioning plate 10 , and the positioning hole 30 is provided on the adjusting member 200 and the main circuit board 100 .

[0043] The positioning posts 20 protrude from the surface of the positioning plate 10. When the main circuit board 100 is placed on the positioning plate 10, the positioning posts 20 are inserted into the positioning holes 30 of the main circuit board 100. When the adjustment member 200 is placed on the main circuit board 100, the positioning posts 20 also insert into the positioning holes 30 of the adjustment member 200, thereby achieving positioning between the adjustment member 200 and the main circuit board 100, ensuring the precise connection position between the two.

[0044] In one embodiment, at least two positioning posts 20 are provided. The two positioning posts 20 can prevent the main circuit board 100 and the adjustment plate from rotating around the positioning posts 20 , thereby improving the effectiveness of positioning.

[0045] In a specific implementation process, the side wall of the positioning hole 30 of the adjusting member 200 extends to the edge of the adjusting member 200 , and the distance between the edge of the adjusting member 200 and the edge of the positioning post 20 is 0.03 mm-0.05 mm.

[0046] Specifically, the positioning hole 30 extends to the edge of the adjusting member 200 to facilitate assembly and positioning of the adjusting member 200 . The inner wall of the positioning hole 30 fits with the outer wall of the positioning column 20 , which not only facilitates assembly but also improves positioning accuracy.

[0047] In one embodiment, the positioning plate 10 is provided with an escape groove 11, and the positioning post 20 is disposed in the escape groove 11. The escape groove 11 is adapted to the main circuit board 100. It will be appreciated that the main circuit board 100 is provided with electronic components and solder joints protruding from the surface of the main circuit board 100. The escape groove 11 is provided on the positioning plate 10 to accommodate the corresponding components or solder joints, thereby facilitating assembly of the main circuit board 100.

[0048] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: Main circuit board; an adjusting member, the adjusting member being stacked on the main circuit board and electrically connected to the main circuit board; as well as The connector body is arranged on a side of the adjusting member facing away from the main circuit board, and the connector body is electrically connected to the adjusting member.

2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: There are a plurality of adjusting members, each of which has different thicknesses, and one of the plurality of adjusting members is stacked on the circuit board.

3. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The connector assembly further includes a fixing member, which is respectively connected to the main circuit board and the adjusting member.

4. The connector assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The fixing member is a solder column, the main circuit board is provided with a fixing plate, the adjusting member is provided with a connecting hole, the solder column is arranged in the connecting hole and is respectively connected to the fixing plate and the inner wall of the connecting hole.

5. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The adjusting member is provided with a first signal disk, the main circuit board is provided with a second signal disk, and the connector assembly further comprises solder points, which are respectively connected to the first signal disk and the second signal disk.

6. The connector assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The side wall of the adjusting member is provided with an opening, the opening extending to the edge of the adjusting member, and the first signal disk is provided on the inner wall of the opening.

7. The connector assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The first signal pad is a single-sided pad; and / or, The first signal disk is pre-set with solder, or the first signal disk is provided with a first protective film; and / or, The second signal disk is provided with a second protective film.

8. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein: The adjusting member is configured as a PCB board.

9. An assembly jig, characterized in that: The assembly jig is used to assemble the connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The assembly jig includes a positioning plate and a positioning structure provided on the positioning plate, and the positioning structure is used to position the adjustment member and the main circuit board.

10. The assembly jig according to claim 9, wherein: The positioning structure includes a positioning column and a positioning hole matched with the positioning column. The positioning column is arranged on the positioning plate, and the positioning hole is arranged on the adjusting member and the main circuit board.

11. The assembly jig according to claim 10, wherein: The side wall of the positioning hole of the adjusting member extends to the edge of the adjusting member, and the distance between the edge of the adjusting member and the edge of the positioning column is 0.03 mm-0.05 mm.

12. The assembly jig according to claim 10, wherein: There are at least two positioning posts; and / or, The positioning plate is provided with an avoidance groove, the positioning column is arranged in the avoidance groove, and the avoidance groove is adapted to the main circuit board.

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