Connector, connecting assembly and interactive panel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector, a connecting assembly and an interactive panel, and relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, the connector can be applied to the interactive panel, the connector comprises a base and a cover body, the base is provided with a first limiting part, and correspondingly, the cover body is provided with a second limiting part matched with the first limiting part in structure. When the cover body is in the locking position, the cover body covers a groove opening of the containing groove, the second limiting part is connected with the first limiting part, a first limiting part and a second limiting part are further arranged between the base and the cover body, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part can act on a limiting structure corresponding to the connecting line. Therefore, the connecting wire is not only pressed by the cover body, but also can be correspondingly restrained in the extension direction of the connecting wire, and the connecting wire can resist larger external acting force on the connecting seat, so that the stability of the connecting wire and the connector is improved, and the service life of the connector is prolonged. And the problem that the connecting line deviates when the interaction panel is in a transportation state and a normal use state is avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a connector. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the application of capacitive touch screen and infrared touch screen as interactive panels, FPC (Flexible Flat Cable) or FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) is often used as a signal transmission line between various circuit components. They have the characteristics of softness and bendability, can adapt to the complex structure layout inside the touch screen, and ensure stable transmission of signals. However, no matter FPC or FFC connecting line, the connection between any two circuit components that need to form a signal transmission relationship needs to be connected through a connector. The FPC or FFC connecting line needs to be inserted into the connector and pressed to achieve the effect of connecting and conducting between pin feet.

[0003] However, due to the small size of FPC and FFC connecting line in all aspects, the current connecting line and connector are relatively easy to appear insertion deviation (the pin feet of the connecting line are not aligned with the pin feet of the connector) problem. Especially in large-size interactive panels, due to the large size and weight of each circuit component, the connecting line is more likely to slip off from the connector due to poor connection stability, resulting in high failure rate of the interactive panel. Even in transportation vibration, the function will be open due to the wrong pin problem, which greatly increases the transportation cost and maintenance cost of the product. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the embodiment of the present application is to provide a connector, a connecting assembly and an interactive panel, which can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the present application is as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, a connector is provided, which is applied to an interactive panel, and comprises:

[0007] A base is provided with a containing groove with a slot opening upward, and a plurality of first connecting pieces are arranged at the bottom of the containing groove in intervals. In addition, a first limiting part is arranged staggered with each first connecting piece;

[0008] A cover body is movably connected with the base and has a locking position and a releasing position. The cover body is provided with a second limiting part which is matched with the structure of the first limiting part;

[0009] When the cover body is in the locking position, the cover body covers the slot opening of the containing groove, and the second limiting part is connected with the first limiting part;

[0010] When the cover is in the released position, the second limiting part disengages from the first limiting part, and the cover is offset from the opening of the receiving groove.

[0011] By providing a first limiting part and a second limiting part that can be connected on the base and the cover, at least one of the first limiting part and the second limiting part can pass through the connecting wire when the connecting wire is placed in the receiving groove, thereby constraining the connecting wire, improving the alignment accuracy of the connecting wire and the connector, increasing the connection strength between the two, and reducing the risk of the connecting wire coming off the connector under external force.

[0012] As an optional implementation, the base has a recess at one end of the receiving groove for the connecting wire to pass through;

[0013] The first connector is located at the end of the receiving groove away from the avoidance opening, and the first limiting part is disposed at the end of the receiving groove near the avoidance opening.

[0014] Increasing the distance between the first connecting line and the first limiting part within the limited space of the base reduces the risk that the subsequent first limiting part (and / or second limiting part) will affect the connection effectiveness of the first connector and the second connector when acting on the connecting line.

[0015] As an optional implementation, a guide boss is further provided at the bottom of the receiving groove at the end away from the clearance opening. The guide boss is offset from the first connector and parallel to the groove wall of the receiving groove; or

[0016] The bottom of the receiving groove is also provided with a guide groove at the end away from the avoidance opening. The guide groove is offset from the first connector and is parallel to the groove wall of the receiving groove.

[0017] The guide boss or guide groove provides guidance and limiting function for the end of the connecting wire, so that the end of the connecting wire with the second connector is positioned more accurately in the receiving groove, ensuring the effective connection between the second connector and the first connector.

[0018] As an optional implementation, the first limiting part is provided as at least two, and at least two of the first limiting parts are placed on opposite sides of the bottom of the receiving groove;

[0019] The number of second limiting parts is the same as that of the first limiting parts, and each second limiting part corresponds to each first limiting part and is disposed on opposite sides of the cover.

[0020] The first and second limiting parts are located on both sides of the connector, which can avoid interference with the signal area of ​​the connecting line. At the same time, it can also distribute the interaction force between the connecting line and the connector more evenly on the connecting line, avoid stress concentration problems, and extend the service life of the connecting line.

[0021] As an optional implementation, the first limiting part and the second limiting part are respectively configured as a limiting post and a limiting hole that are structurally compatible, and the limiting post can be inserted and removed from the limiting hole.

[0022] Its simple and compact structure makes it easier for the cover to switch between the release and locking positions. At the same time, the structure of the limiting post inserted into the limiting hole is relatively reliable, which allows it to effectively constrain the connecting line on the basis of the above effects.

[0023] As an optional implementation, the cover is hinged to the base;

[0024] Both the limiting post and the limiting hole are designed with an arc shape, and the centers of the limiting post and the limiting hole coincide with the rotation center of the cover.

[0025] Reduce the possibility of interference between the limiting post and the limiting hole.

[0026] As an optional implementation, the base is provided with a limiting protrusion between any two adjacent first connecting members, or;

[0027] A limiting groove is formed between any two adjacent first connectors, recessed towards the bottom of the base.

[0028] Improve the positioning accuracy between the first connector and the second connector of the connecting line, and ensure that each first connector corresponds one-to-one with the second connector of the connecting line, thereby guaranteeing the connection stability between the connector and the connecting line.

[0029] As an optional implementation, the opposite side walls of the receiving groove are provided with opposing locking blocks, and the first limiting part is located on the adjacent side of the locking block; or

[0030] The opposite sides of the receiving groove are recessed with opposing slots, and the first limiting part is located on the adjacent side of the slot.

[0031] The extension direction of the connecting wire within the receiving groove is constrained, reducing the burden on the cover and ensuring an effective connection between the connector and the connecting wire.

[0032] Secondly, a connection component is provided, comprising:

[0033] The connector as described in the first aspect;

[0034] A connecting wire, the first end of which is detachably disposed in the receiving groove, the first end of which is also provided with a plurality of second connecting members respectively corresponding to each of the first connecting members, and a third limiting part that is offset from the second connecting members is also provided through the connecting wire;

[0035] When the cover is in the locked position, the first limiting part and the second limiting part constrain the connecting line to the receiving groove through the third limiting part.

[0036] Thirdly, an interactive flat panel is provided, comprising:

[0037] The connection components as described in the second aspect.

[0038] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: In the application of interactive flat panels, the connecting wire is pressed into the receiving groove of the base by the cover, and a first limiting part and a second limiting part are provided between the base and the cover. The first limiting part and the second limiting part can act on the corresponding limiting structure of the connecting wire, so that the connecting wire is not only subjected to the pressing force from the cover, but also provides corresponding constraints on the extension direction of the connecting wire. The connecting wire can resist greater external forces on the connector, so that the connecting wire can be completely confined in the receiving groove, thereby improving the stability of the connecting wire and the connector, and avoiding the problem of connecting wire misalignment in the interactive flat panel during transportation and normal use.

[0039] Furthermore, the first and second limiting parts can also guide and constrain the assembly position of the connecting line on the connector, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the connecting line during the assembly process and reducing the assembly difficulty of the connecting line. This ensures that an effective and stable connection relationship is formed between the connecting line and the connector in the early stage of assembly, avoiding bending or even breakage of the connecting line due to misalignment before connection, and improving the finished product quality of the interactive flat panel. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0041] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the connector structure described in an embodiment of the present invention (release position);

[0042] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the connector structure according to an embodiment of the present invention (locking position);

[0043] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting line structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection component structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 5 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the internal structure of the connection component described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 6 This is a second schematic diagram of the internal structure of the connection component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connecting component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] In the figure: 10. Base; 11. Receiving groove; 12. First connecting member; 13. First limiting part; 14. Groove; 15. Alternating opening; 16. Guide boss; 17. Limiting groove; 18. Locking block; 20. Cover; 21. Second limiting part; 30. Connecting line; 31. Second connecting member; 32. Third limiting part; 33. Guide groove; 34. Limiting block; 35. Constraint groove. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0052] As the background technology shows, in applications such as capacitive touchscreens and infrared touchscreens used as interactive flat panels, FPCs (Flexible Flat Cables) or FFCs (Flexible Flat Cables) are often used as signal transmission lines between various circuit components. They are flexible and bendable, adaptable to the complex internal structure of the touchscreen, and ensure stable signal transmission. Between any two circuit components that need to establish a signal transmission relationship, whether it's an FPC or FFC connection cable, a connector is required. The FPC or FFC connection cable needs to be inserted into the connector and pressed firmly to achieve the connection and conductivity between the pins.

[0053] However, due to the small size of FPC and FFC connectors, the current assembly process of connectors on connectors is quite difficult. The connectors lack structures for guiding and positioning the connectors, as well as for further constraining them. This leads to misalignment (missed pins) between the connectors and the connectors during and after assembly. Especially in large interactive whiteboards, the large size and weight of the circuit components result in significant interaction forces. This leads to relatively high tension between the connectors and the ends of the connectors when they are connected to the corresponding circuit components, making it easier for the connectors to slip off the connectors due to poor connection stability. This can ultimately cause the interactive whiteboard to malfunction. Even during initial transportation, vibrations can cause mispinning of the connectors, significantly increasing transportation and maintenance costs.

[0054] In view of this, this embodiment provides a connector, which is mainly used in interactive flat panels. The connector solves a series of problems such as the difficulty of assembling the connector and the poor connection stability in the application scenario of interactive flat panels by further setting limiting structures on its base and cover to provide guidance and constraint for the connecting line.

[0055] It is worth mentioning that interactive flat panels, as electronic devices that integrate multiple functions such as display, touch, computing and communication, replace the traditional one-way, passive viewing of large-size business displays or projectors. They use capacitive touch technology, infrared touch technology and other technologies to operate the content displayed on the screen and realize human-computer interaction. They also integrate one or more functions such as projector, whiteboard, screen, audio, television and video conferencing terminal.

[0056] In practical applications, the hardware of an interactive flat panel consists of a touch module, a display screen (display module), and an intelligent processing system, all integrated together by a unified structural component and supported by a dedicated software system. The display screen and touch module work together to provide display and touch functionality. Users can interact with the display screen using their fingers or a stylus. The intelligent processing system generates handwriting based on the user's touch input and displays it on the screen, or generates control operations based on the user's touch input to process the displayed content.

[0057] In capacitive touchscreens and infrared touchscreens, the FPC or FFC connection cable is not limited to connecting touch sensors, infrared transceivers, display drive circuits and other auxiliary circuits. Therefore, the connector provided in this embodiment is not limited to being set on the above-mentioned circuit components on the interactive flat panel.

[0058] Please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figures 1-5 The connector includes a base 10 and a cover 20 adapted to the base 10. The base 10 has an upward-facing receiving groove 11 with a slot 14. The receiving groove 11 provides corresponding receiving space for the connecting wire 30, allowing one end of the connecting wire 30 to be placed within the receiving groove 11 and constrained by the groove wall. The slot 14 of the receiving groove 11, located on the upper side of the base 10, provides space for the connecting wire 30 to enter and exit the receiving groove 11. For ease of understanding, in this embodiment, the slot 14 on the upper side of the base 10 communicating with the receiving groove 11 is defined as the first opening, and one end of the base 10 (e.g., Figure 2 Located on the right side of the receiving groove 11, a clearance opening 15 is also provided to communicate with the receiving groove 11. As can be seen from the above, the first opening is used for the connecting wire 30 to be inserted into or removed from the receiving groove 11, while the clearance opening 15 can provide space for the connecting wire 30 to extend to the outside of the base 10 when it is inserted into the receiving groove 11, so that the connecting wire 30 can extend out of the connector body through the clearance opening 15 and achieve connection with other circuit components.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first opening and the recess 15 are offset on opposite sides of the base 10, which can offset the installation and removal direction and the extension direction of the connecting wire 30, reducing the risk that the connecting wire 30 will come out of the receiving groove 11 along the recess 15 direction due to being pulled by the circuit components connected to it when it is installed in the connector.

[0060] Therefore, in order to ensure the stability of the connecting line 30 within the receiving groove 11, in some embodiments, the receiving groove 11 is configured to match the end of the corresponding connecting line 30, so as to effectively constrain the end of the connecting line 30 through the groove walls of the receiving groove 11.

[0061] Specifically, a plurality of first connectors 12 are arranged at intervals at the bottom of the receiving groove 11. The first connectors 12 are used to contact the exposed second connectors 31 on the connecting line 30 to realize the communication connection between the circuit assembly where the connector is located and the connecting line 30. It is understood that, in addition to the gold finger commonly known in the industry (connecting finger), the first connectors 12 can also be other contact elements with conductive properties. This embodiment does not make specific limitations or requirements in this regard.

[0062] In addition, a first limiting part 13 is provided at the bottom of the receiving groove 11, which is offset from each of the first connecting members 12. The specific function of the first limiting part 13 will be explained later in this embodiment in conjunction with the second limiting part 21 that cooperates with it.

[0063] Based on the above structure, the connector also includes a cover 20, which is movably connected to the base 10 and has a locked position and a released position. The cover 20 can move or rotate relative to the base 10. In this embodiment, the connection method between the cover 20 and the base 10 includes, but is not limited to, hinge, sliding connection, snap-fit ​​connection, plug-in connection, etc., as long as it is ensured that the cover 20 is on the base 10 whether it is in the locked position or the released position.

[0064] Taking a pre-installed connecting wire 30 in the receiving groove 11 as an example, when the cover 20 is in the locked position, the cover 20 can cover the groove opening 14 (first opening) of the receiving groove 11 to prevent the connecting wire 30 from entering or leaving the through groove of the receiving groove 11. In addition, the cover 20 can be locked in the locked position to effectively constrain the connecting wire 30 in the receiving groove 11, so that the connecting wire 30 can be well matched with the connector, and the connecting wire 30 can also be pressed tightly at the bottom of the receiving groove 11, so that the second connecting member 31 on the connecting wire 30 and the first connecting member 12 of the base 10 form an effective and stable contact relationship.

[0065] When the cover 20 is in the released position, the cover 20 opens from the base 10, so that the cover 20 is offset from the slot 14 of the receiving groove 11, allowing the slot 14 of the receiving groove 11 to be open to the external environment of the base 10, so that the connecting wire 30 can be smoothly inserted into or removed from the receiving groove 11 through the slot 14 of the receiving groove 11.

[0066] By setting the cover 20 to be movably connected to the base 10, good positioning accuracy between the cover 20 and the base 10 can be ensured, so that the cover 20 can accurately press against the connecting line 30 in the receiving groove 11 when switching from the released position to the locked position, reducing the risk of the cover 20 damaging the connecting line 30 due to misalignment with the base 10.

[0067] Corresponding to the structure of the base 10, the cover 20 is provided with a second limiting part 21 that matches the structure of the first limiting part 13. Based on the above, when the cover 20 is in the locked position, the second limiting part 21 is located in the receiving groove 11 and connected to the first limiting part 13. In this state, if the receiving groove 11 contains a connecting wire 30, at least one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part will pass through the connecting wire 30 through the third limiting part 32 (such as a limiting through hole) preset on the connecting wire 30, so as to constrain the position of the connecting wire 30 in the receiving groove 11. This ensures that the relative position of the connecting wire 30 and the receiving groove 11 is in a position that meets the assembly requirements during the installation process and in the installation state of the connecting wire 30, avoiding the problem of the connecting wire 30 being misaligned in the receiving groove 11. It also effectively prevents the problem of the cover 20 not being able to form surface contact with the connecting wire 30 in the locked position due to the misalignment of the connecting wire 30, resulting in bite marks. This ensures the effective connection between the connecting wire 30 and the connecting seat. Furthermore, since the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 provide a limiting function for the connecting line 30, there is no need to worry about the assembly position not being correct during the assembly process. This plays a certain role in guiding the connection position of the connecting line 30 and preventing mistaken connections. This improves the positioning accuracy of the connecting line 30 during assembly, reduces the assembly difficulty, and ensures an effective and stable connection between the connecting line 30 and the connector in the early stages of assembly. It also prevents the connecting line 30 from bending or even breaking due to pre-connection misalignment, thus improving the finished quality of the interactive flat panel.

[0068] In addition, the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 can further improve the positioning accuracy of the cover 20 and the base 10 in the locked position, reduce the operation difficulty of the cover 20 in the process of switching from the release position to the locked position, and have a positive effect on the connection efficiency of the connecting line 30 on the connector.

[0069] When the cover 20 is in the released position, the second limiting part 21 moves with the cover 20 to outside the receiving groove 11 to disengage from the first limiting part 13, allowing the connecting wire 30 to be inserted into or removed from the receiving groove 11 through the slot 14 (first opening) of the receiving groove 11, so that the connecting wire 30 can be properly disassembled and assembled with the connector.

[0070] In one embodiment, the connector may be configured as a ZIF connector (Zero Insertion Force connector), which is used to reduce the force exerted on the inserted or removed connecting wire 30 when connecting or disconnecting.

[0071] In embodiments using ZIF connectors, the connection line 30 is more likely to detach from the connector under external force because the relative force between the connection line 30 and the connector itself is smaller. This is especially true when the connection assembly consisting of the connector and the connection line 30 is applied to an interactive flat panel, as mentioned in the background art. The improved stability of the connection line 30 on the connector is even more significant when the ZIF connector adopts the technical solution provided by the above embodiments.

[0072] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to the appendix. Figures 1-2 The base 10 has a recess 15 at one end of the receiving groove 11 through which the connecting wire 30 can pass. In this embodiment, the first connecting member 12 is located at the end of the receiving groove 11 away from the recess 15. Conversely, the first limiting part 13 is located at the end of the receiving groove 11 near the recess 15. As can be seen from the above, since the second limiting part 21 on the cover 20 needs to be connected to the first limiting part 13 of the base 10, when the cover 20 is in the locked position, the position of the second limiting part 21 corresponds to the first limiting part 13. That is, it can be understood that when the cover 20 is in the locked position, the second limiting part 21 is also located at the end of the receiving groove 11 near its recess 15, so that it can cooperate with the first limiting part 13.

[0073] In the above-described manner, by placing the first connecting part (and the second connecting part) at one end of the receiving groove 11 near the avoidance opening 15, the distance between the first connecting part and the first limiting part 13 can be increased, which can increase the receiving space provided by the receiving groove 11 for the connecting line 30 to a certain extent, and improve the stability of the connecting line 30 in the receiving groove 11 to a certain extent.

[0074] Meanwhile, by placing the first limiting part 13 at the end away from the first connecting part, the influence of the first limiting part 13 on the first connecting part (i.e., the second connecting part of the connecting line 30) can be more effectively avoided. For example, when the connecting line 30 is connected to the connector, if the connecting line 30 is subjected to a pulling force in the direction of the recess 15, the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 can restrict the connecting line 30 from being pulled out of the recess 15 through the third limiting part 32 on the connecting line 30. At this time, if the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 are placed too close to the first connecting part, the force exerted by the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 on the connecting line 30 through the third limiting part 32 will easily transmit the force between the connector and the connecting line 30 to the second connecting member 31 at the end of the connecting line 30, thereby affecting the stability of the second connecting member 31 and the first connecting member 12 of the base 10. Therefore, by utilizing the limited space of the base 10 and increasing the distance between the first limiting part 13 and the first connector 12, the transmission path of the aforementioned force can be effectively extended, allowing the force to be distributed as much as possible to all parts of the end of the connecting line 30 during the transmission of the force from the third limiting part 32 of the connecting line 30 to the second connector 31, thereby reducing the force acting on the second connector 31 and improving the connection stability between the second connector 31 and the first connector 12.

[0075] In one embodiment, based on the above-described implementation method, please refer to the appendix. Figure 6 The bottom of the receiving groove 11 is provided with a guide boss 16 at the end away from the avoidance opening 15. The guide boss 16 is offset from the first connector 12 and is parallel to the groove wall of the receiving groove 11. Correspondingly, in the connecting assembly including the connecting wire 30, the end of the connecting wire 30 is provided with a guide groove 33 that is adapted to the structure of the guide boss 16. During the assembly process, after the connecting wire 30 is placed into the receiving groove 11, the limiting boss in the receiving groove 11 can be engaged into the limiting groove on the connecting wire 30, which plays a certain guiding and positioning role in the specific assembly position of the connecting wire 30 in the receiving groove 11. When the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 are located far away from the first connector 12, the cooperation between the guide boss 16 and the guide groove 33 can re-ensure the positioning accuracy of the end of the connecting wire 30 in the receiving groove 11. This allows the part of the connecting wire 30 located in the receiving groove 11 to form a correct assembly relationship with the connector in the subsequent cooperation between the third limiting part 32 and the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21, thereby effectively improving the stability of the connecting wire 30 and the connector.

[0076] Referring to the principle of the above-described embodiments, as another optional embodiment, the base 10 can also be configured with a guide groove at its bottom end away from the recess 15, and the guide groove is offset from the first connector 12 and parallel to the groove wall of the receiving groove 11. In this embodiment, the end of the connecting line 30 with the second connector 31 is correspondingly provided with a guide platform that is offset from the second connector 31 and whose structure is adapted to the guide groove, so that when the connecting line 30 is in the receiving groove 11, the guide platform can be engaged into the guide groove, achieving the same positioning effect as described above.

[0077] It is understandable that in the embodiment where the first connector 12 is set as a long strip of gold finger, the guide boss 16 or guide groove is also set parallel to the gold finger. In this way, during the assembly process, the connecting wire 30 can use the guiding performance of the guide boss 16 or guide groove to achieve cooperation with the receiving groove 11, reducing the operator's alignment operation of the connecting wire 30 in the receiving groove 11, reducing the assembly difficulty of the connecting wire 30 and the connector, and improving the assembly efficiency of both.

[0078] As an optional implementation method, please refer to the appendix. Figure 5 In order to improve the stability of the connecting line 30 in the receiving groove 11 for the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21, this embodiment sets at least two first limiting parts 13 located at the bottom of the receiving groove 11. At least two first limiting parts 13 are placed on opposite sides of the bottom of the receiving groove 11. Correspondingly, the number of second limiting parts 21 is the same as that of the first limiting parts 13. Each second limiting part 21 corresponds to each first limiting part 13 and is set on opposite sides of the cover 20.

[0079] In the embodiment where the connecting wire 30 is placed within the receiving groove 11, the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 are positioned on opposite sides of the receiving groove 11. This allows the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 to more easily avoid the signal area of ​​the connecting wire 30, preventing interference with the signal area of ​​the connecting wire 30 and thus avoiding communication connection failure between short-circuited components. Simultaneously, positioning the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 on opposite sides of the receiving groove 11 effectively increases the distance between the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 on opposite sides. This allows the force acting on the connecting wire 30 to be more evenly distributed throughout the connecting wire 30, reducing stress concentration issues under stress. By distributing stress over a wider area, the risk of stress concentration is reduced, preventing fatigue and damage to the connecting wire 30 due to long-term stress, thereby increasing its service life.

[0080] Optionally, the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 are respectively configured as a limiting post and a limiting hole that are structurally compatible. When the first limiting part 13 is configured as a limiting post, the corresponding second limiting part 21 is configured as a limiting hole; when the first limiting part 13 is configured as a limiting hole, the corresponding second limiting part 21 is configured as a limiting post. It should be understood that the different first limiting parts 13 on the base 10 can all be configured as limiting holes or limiting posts, or some of the first limiting parts 13 can be configured as limiting holes and others as limiting posts. Correspondingly, the second limiting part 21 needs to be configured as a limiting post or a limiting hole according to the corresponding first limiting part 13.

[0081] According to the above structure, the two corresponding limiting posts can be inserted and removed from the limiting holes. When the cover 20 is in the locked position, the limiting posts are inserted into the limiting holes. In the connecting assembly that also includes the connecting line 30, the third limiting part 32, which is used to cooperate with the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21, is set as a limiting through hole so that the limiting post can pass through the limiting through hole to realize the limiting cooperation between the connector and the connecting line 30.

[0082] In this embodiment, the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 employ compatible limiting posts and limiting holes. Besides ensuring precise positioning of the cover 20 and the base 10, this also facilitates the operator's movement of the cover 20 between the locked and released positions. The plug-in / plug-out design makes connecting and separating the cover 20 and the base 10 simple and quick, reducing operational difficulty and time costs. Furthermore, the limiting posts and limiting holes exhibit high structural reliability in the assembled state, allowing the connecting wire 30 to be more stably constrained within the receiving groove 11 under their constraint. This reduces the risk of the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 detaching during the use of the connecting wire 30, leading to separation of the connecting wire 30 from the connector.

[0083] Based on the above-described embodiment that uses a limiting post and a limiting hole as the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21, the cover 20 and the base 10 are connected by a hinge in this embodiment. In the embodiment where the first limiting part 13 and the first connecting member 12 are located at opposite ends of the receiving groove 11, one end of the cover 20 is hinged to the end of the base 10 where the first connecting member 12 is provided, and the other end of the cover 20 is provided with a second limiting, so that the limiting post and the limiting hole can be inserted or separated at the corresponding positions of the cover 20 during the rotation of the cover 20 around its hinge axis.

[0084] It is worth mentioning that in embodiments where the first limiting part 13 or the second limiting part 21 is set as a limiting hole, the limiting hole is not necessarily set as a hole that is only opened at the bottom of the limiting groove or on the surface of the cover 20. It can be a hole opened on a columnar structure protruding from the bottom of the receiving groove 11 or the cover 20, so as to reduce the length of the corresponding limiting post. Alternatively, the limiting post can be lifted, and the connecting line 30 can be guided and constrained by passing through the limiting through hole (third limiting part 32) provided on the connecting line 30 through the columnar structure.

[0085] It is understandable that since the cover 20 is connected to the base 10 by a hinge, the movement path of the cover 20 between the release position and the locking position is an arc. Therefore, in order to avoid interference between the limiting post and the hole wall of the limiting hole, which are the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21, during the movement of the cover 20 between the locking position and the release position, in one embodiment, both the limiting post and the limiting hole can be set as arc-shaped structures. Furthermore, the centers of the limiting post and the limiting hole coincide with the rotation center of the cover 20. In addition, in order to ensure that the limiting post can be accurately inserted into the limiting hole, the limiting post and the limiting hole need to be set to be located on the same arc trajectory.

[0086] As an embodiment based on any of the above implementation methods, the base 10 may also have a limiting protrusion between any two adjacent first connectors 12. It is understood that the height of each limiting protrusion needs to be set higher than the first connector 12. Correspondingly, in the connecting assembly that also includes a connecting line 30, the connecting line 30 forms a limiting groove matching the limiting protrusion between any two adjacent second connectors 31, so that each limiting protrusion can be correspondingly locked in the groove, thereby realizing a one-to-one correspondence between each first connector 12 and each second connector 31, and improving the connection effectiveness between the connecting line 30 and the connector.

[0087] Alternatively, please refer to the appendix. Figure 7 According to the ideas provided by the above embodiments, the connector can also be configured to have a limiting groove 17 recessed towards the bottom of the base 10 between any two adjacent first connectors 12. In this way, in the connection assembly including the connecting line 30, the connecting line 30 is provided with a limiting block 34 protruding between any two adjacent second limiting members, so that the corresponding first connectors 12 and second connectors 31 are constrained by the limiting groove 17 and the corresponding limiting block 34.

[0088] As an example that can be based on any of the above implementation methods, such as Figure 5As shown, opposing locking blocks 18 protrude from the opposite sides of the receiving groove 11. The first limiting part 13 is located adjacent to the locking block 18, which avoids interference between the first limiting part 13 and the locking block 18, and also makes the limiting structure more compact, reducing interference to the signal area of ​​the connecting line 30. Correspondingly, in the connecting assembly including the connecting line 30, the opposite sides (left and right sides) of the connecting line 30 are provided with constraint grooves 35 that are structurally matched to the locking blocks 18. Thus, in the embodiment where the connecting line 30 is placed in the receiving groove 11, the locking block 18 located on the base 10 can be located in the constraint groove 35 of the connecting line 30, constraining the degree of freedom of movement of the connecting line 30 in the extension direction, allowing the connecting line 30 to be connected to the connector more stably, and reducing the constraint burden on the cover 20.

[0089] Alternatively, opposite grooves can be recessed into the opposite sides of the receiving groove 11, with the first limiting part 13 located on the adjacent side of the groove. Correspondingly, a constraint block is also provided at the corresponding position of the connecting line 30 to achieve the same technical effect.

[0090] It should be understood that since most of the connecting lines 30 are FPC or FFC connecting lines 30, their thickness is relatively small. Therefore, in the embodiment where the connecting line 30 and the connector use a protrusion and groove limiting fit, the method of machining a groove on the connecting line 30 and correspondingly protruding a protrusion on the connector is simpler than the method of machining a protrusion on the connecting line 30 and setting a groove on the connector.

[0091] As can be seen from the above, this embodiment also provides a connection component, which, in addition to using the connector described above, also includes the connection line 30 mentioned above. In this embodiment, the first end of the connection line 30 is detachably disposed in the receiving groove 11, and the first end of the connection line 30 is also provided with a plurality of second connectors 31 respectively corresponding to each first connector 12. Furthermore, a third limiting portion 32 offset from the second connectors 31 is also provided through the connection line 30.

[0092] When the cover 20 is in the locked position, the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 21 constrain the connecting line 30 to the receiving groove 11 through the third limiting part 32. That is, the position of the third limiting part 32 corresponds to the first connecting part and the second connecting part, and is constrained by the first connecting part and the second connecting part to achieve the effect of restricting the connecting line 30 to the receiving groove 11.

[0093] This embodiment also provides an interactive flat panel, which includes the connection components described above.

[0094] In summary, the interactive flat panel provided in this embodiment, by applying the above-mentioned connection components, can effectively improve the connection strength between circuit components, ensure that the circuit components maintain an effective communication connection, and avoid the situation where the connection line 30 is detached from the connector due to excessive interaction force between circuit components, thereby improving the reliability of the product.

[0095] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0096] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0097] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0098] The technical principles of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the invention in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of the invention without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector for use in an interactive flat panel, characterized in that, include: The base (10) is provided with a receiving groove (11) with the slot (14) facing upward. A plurality of first connectors (12) are arranged at intervals at the bottom of the receiving groove (11), and a first limiting part (13) is provided that is offset from each of the first connectors (12). The cover (20) is movably connected to the base (10) and has a locked position and a released position. The cover (20) is provided with a second limiting part (21) that matches the structure of the first limiting part (13). When the cover (20) is in the locked position, the cover (20) covers the opening (14) of the receiving groove (11), and the second limiting part (21) is connected to the first limiting part (13); When the cover (20) is in the released position, the second limiting part (21) disengages from the first limiting part (13), and the cover (20) is offset from the opening (14) of the receiving groove (11).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (10) has a recess (15) at one end of the receiving groove (11) for the connecting wire (30) to pass through; The first connector (12) is located at the end of the receiving groove (11) away from the avoidance opening (15), and the first limiting part (13) is disposed at the end of the receiving groove (11) near the avoidance opening (15).

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the receiving groove (11) is provided with a guide boss (16) at the end away from the clearance opening (15). The guide boss (16) is offset from the first connector (12) and parallel to the groove wall of the receiving groove (11); or The bottom of the receiving groove (11) is provided with a guide groove at the end away from the avoidance opening (15). The guide groove is offset from the first connector (12) and is parallel to the groove wall of the receiving groove (11).

4. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting part (13) is provided as at least two, and at least two first limiting parts (13) are respectively placed on opposite sides of the bottom of the receiving groove (11); The number of the second limiting part (21) is the same as that of the first limiting part (13), and each of the second limiting parts (21) corresponds to each of the first limiting parts (13) and is disposed on opposite sides of the cover (20).

5. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting part (13) and the second limiting part (21) are respectively configured as a limiting post and a limiting hole that are structurally compatible, and the limiting post can be inserted and removed from the limiting hole.

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cover (20) is hinged to the base (10); Both the limiting post and the limiting hole are set as arc-shaped structures, and the centers of the limiting post and the limiting hole coincide with the rotation center of the cover (20).

7. The connector according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The base (10) is provided with a limiting protrusion between any two adjacent first connecting members (12), or; A limiting groove (17) is formed between any two adjacent first connectors (12) and recessed into the bottom of the base (10).

8. The connector according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The receiving groove (11) has opposing locking blocks (18) protruding from its opposite side walls, and the first limiting part (13) is located on the adjacent side of the locking block (18); or The opposite sides of the receiving groove (11) are recessed with opposing slots, and the first limiting part (13) is located on the adjacent side of the slot.

9. A connecting component, characterized in that, include: The connector as described in any one of claims 1-8; A connecting line (30) has its first end detachably disposed in the receiving groove (11). The first end of the connecting line (30) is also provided with a plurality of second connecting members (31) respectively corresponding to each of the first connecting members (12). Furthermore, a third limiting part (32) offset from the second connecting member (31) is also provided through the connecting line (30). When the cover (20) is in the locked position, the first limiting part (13) and the second limiting part (21) constrain the connecting line (30) to the receiving groove (11) through the third limiting part (32).

10. An interactive flat panel, characterized in that, include: The connection component as described in claim 9.

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