Connector, electronic assembly and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a connector, an electronic assembly and electronic equipment, the connector comprises a fixing structure and a terminal, and the terminal is fixed on the fixing structure. The terminal comprises an electric connecting part and an extending part, the electric connecting part is of a metal structure, and the extending part is of an insulating structure. The electric connection part comprises a first end and a second end, the first end is fixedly connected with the fixing structure, and the second end is fixedly connected with the extension part. The terminal comprises a contact located on the electric connection portion, and the distance between the contact and the end face of the second end is smaller than or equal to 0.8 mm. According to the connector provided by the utility model, the extension part plays a role in guiding and pre-pressing, and meanwhile, the limitation on the transmission rate and bandwidth of signals is less, so that the signal transmission rate and bandwidth of the connector can be improved, and the connector is particularly suitable for transmitting high-speed signals and / or high-frequency signals. In addition, the scheme has low requirements on the preparation precision of the terminal and the connector, and the connector is simple in structure, so that the cost of the connector can be reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

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

[0002] With the upgrading and evolution of electronic equipment, the volume and transmission rate of communication data in the electronic equipment have been significantly improved. In order to meet the signal transmission requirements of the electronic equipment, the transmission performance of various devices in the electronic equipment needs to be upgraded. Taking the commonly used connector in the electronic equipment as an example, as an important component of the electronic equipment, the connector is mainly used for connecting between multiple electronic assemblies to realize signal transmission between the electronic assemblies.

[0003] In the current electronic equipment, the connector is an important link in signal transmission, and its signal transmission rate and bandwidth have important influence on the running rate of the electronic equipment and the frequency range of the transmitted signal. The specific structure of the terminal of the connector as an important node for transmitting the signal directly affects the signal transmission rate and bandwidth of the connector. In order to achieve the purpose of guiding and pre-pressing, the end of the terminal usually includes a stub, but the electromagnetic effect of the stub limits the improvement of the signal transmission rate and the expansion of the bandwidth. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The present application provides a connector, an electronic assembly and an electronic device, the transmission rate and bandwidth of the terminal of the connector are less limited, which is conducive to improving the signal transmission rate and bandwidth of the connector. The preparation precision requirement of the terminal and the connector is low, and the structure of the connector is simple, which is conducive to reducing the cost of the connector.

[0005] In the first aspect, the present application provides a connector. The connector includes a fixed structure and a terminal, and the terminal is fixed to the fixed structure. The terminal includes an electrical connection part and an extension part, the electrical connection part is a metal structure, and the extension part is an insulating structure. The electrical connection part includes a first end and a second end, the first end is fixedly connected with the fixed structure, and the second end is fixedly connected with the extension part; that is, one end of the terminal away from the fixed structure is fixedly connected with the extension part. The extension part serves as a guide structure of the terminal and provides a pre-pressing force for the terminal. The terminal includes a contact point located at the electrical connection part, and the distance between the contact point and the end face of the second end is less than or equal to 0.8 mm. The extension part in the present application embodiment plays a guiding and pre-pressing role while limiting the transmission rate and bandwidth of the signal less, which is conducive to improving the signal transmission rate and bandwidth of the connector, and is particularly suitable for connectors for transmitting high-speed signals and / or high-frequency signals. In addition, the preparation precision requirement of the terminal and the connector is low, and the structure of the connector is simple, which is conducive to reducing the cost of the connector.

[0006] In a further technical solution, the distance between the contact of the terminal and the end face of the second end of the electric connection part is greater than or equal to 0.4 mm. The distance between the contact and the end face of the second end can absorb manufacturing tolerances, and the contact can be reliably connected with the opposite connector even if there is some deviation. This is also conducive to reducing the preparation process of the terminal, and the precision requirement for the connection between the extension part and the electric connection part is also low, which is conducive to simplifying the preparation process of the terminal.

[0007] The strength of the extension part of the terminal is greater than or equal to 0.2 N. This is conducive to improving the guiding effect of the extension part and improving the pre-pressing force of the terminal, thereby improving the connection reliability of the connector and the opposite connector.

[0008] In order to connect the extension part, the electric connection part of the terminal can include a connection region and a fixing region, wherein the connection region is used for electrically connecting with the opposite connector, and the contact is located in the connection region; and the fixing region is used for fixedly connecting with the extension part. The extension part is fixed to the fixing region, and the length of the extension part along the arrangement direction of the connection region and the fixing region is 0.3 mm to 0.7 mm. The length of the extension part along the arrangement direction of the connection region and the fixing region is at least 0.3 mm, which is conducive to improving the pre-pressing force generated by the terminal of the connector. In addition, the length of the extension part along the arrangement direction of the connection region and the fixing region is not more than 0.7 mm, which does not easily affect the signal transmitted by the terminal.

[0009] In a technical solution, the length of the extension part along the thickness direction of the fixing region is 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm. The thickness of the extension part is at least 0.2 mm, which is conducive to improving the thickness of the extension part, thereby improving the strength and rigidity of the extension part. In addition, the thickness of the extension part is not more than 0.5 mm, which is conducive to improving the miniaturization degree of the terminal and reducing the volume of the connector.

[0010] In a technical solution, the length of the extension part along the first direction is 0.18 mm to 0.36 mm, the first direction is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the connection region and the fixing region, and the first direction is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the fixing region. This is conducive to improving the strength and rigidity of the extension part, and is conducive to improving the miniaturization degree of the terminal and reducing the volume of the connector.

[0011] The connection mode between the electric connection part and the extension part in the embodiments of the present application has multiple choices. In a technical solution, the electric connection part and the extension part are injection molded structures. In a technical solution, the electric connection part and the extension part are injection molded structures. This can reliably connect the electric connection part and the extension part made of metal materials, and the preparation process is relatively simple.

[0012] In the implementation of the connection between the electrical connection part and the extension part, the surface of the connection area facing the outer side surface can be a first surface, the surface of the fixed area facing the side where the contact is located can be a second surface, the first surface and the second surface form a stepped surface, and the extension part covers the second surface of the fixed area. The stepped surface is used to accommodate part of the extension part, so that the surface of the extension part facing the side where the contact is located is a third surface, and the first surface and the third surface smoothly transition, which is beneficial to improve the guiding effect of the terminal.

[0013] In one technical solution, the fixed area has grooves on both sides along a first direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the connection area and the fixed area, and the first direction is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the fixed area. This is beneficial to improve the fixing strength of the extension part and the electrical connection part and improve the structural reliability.

[0014] The length of the extension part along the first direction is greater than the maximum length of the fixed area along the first direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the connection area and the fixed area, and the first direction is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the fixed area. The extension part wraps the fixed area on both sides of the fixed area along the first direction, thereby improving the fixing strength of the extension part and the electrical connection part.

[0015] In another technical solution, the surface of the connection area facing the outer side surface is a first surface, the surface of the fixed area facing the side where the contact is located is a second surface, and the first surface and the second surface smoothly transition; the extension part covers the second surface of the fixed area. The extension part protrudes from the first surface of the electrical connection part, which is beneficial to the extension part abutting against the fixed structure, thereby providing a pre-pressure. In this solution, grooves do not need to be prepared on the electrical connection part to fix the extension part, which is beneficial to simplify the manufacturing process of the terminal.

[0016] The surface of the extension part facing the side where the contact is located is a fourth surface, and the distance between the fourth surface and the second surface is less than or equal to 0.03. This makes the structure of the terminal more regular, can better play a guiding role, and the size of the terminal will not be too large. The greater the distance between the fourth surface and the second surface, the more likely it is to cause a contact risk. Since the fourth surface and the second surface are not necessarily parallel, the distance between the fourth surface and the second surface refers to the maximum distance.

[0017] In another technical solution, the electrical connection part includes a connection area and a fixed area, the fixed area is a dovetail-shaped protrusion, the extension part includes a dovetail-shaped groove, the dovetail-shaped protrusion gradually increases along a cross section perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the connection area and the fixed area in a direction away from the connection area, and the dovetail-shaped protrusion is accommodated in the dovetail-shaped groove; the extension part is riveted or welded to the fixed area. This is beneficial to improve the fixing strength of the extension part and the fixed area.

[0018] In another technical solution, the electric connection part comprises a connecting area and a fixing area, and the fixing area and the extension part are sequentially 3D printed on the electric connection part. In this solution, the fixing area of metal material is 3D printed on the end surface of the connecting area of metal material, and the connecting strength is strong. Then, the extension part is directly 3D printed on the end surface of the fixing area. Although the material of the extension part is different from that of the fixing area, the extension part can be formed at one time, and thus the connecting strength between the extension part and the fixing area is strong. Moreover, the preparation process is relatively simple

[0019] In a second aspect, the application further provides an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly comprises an electronic device and the connector provided by any of the technical solutions of the first aspect, and the electronic device is electrically connected with the terminal. The terminal of the connector has less limitation on the transmission rate and bandwidth of signals, which is beneficial to improve the transmission rate and bandwidth of signals of the connector. The preparation precision requirement of the terminal and the connector is low, and the structure of the connector is relatively simple, which is beneficial to reduce the cost of the connector. The signal transmission rate and bandwidth of the electronic assembly are improved.

[0020] In a third aspect, the application further provides an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a shell and the electronic assembly provided by the second aspect, and the electronic assembly is mounted on the shell. The terminal of the connector has less limitation on the transmission rate and bandwidth of signals, which is beneficial to improve the transmission rate and bandwidth of signals of the connector. The preparation precision requirement of the terminal and the connector is low, and the structure of the connector is relatively simple, which is beneficial to reduce the cost of the connector. The signal transmission rate and bandwidth of the electronic device are improved.

[0021] In a fourth aspect, the application further provides a signal transmission method of an electronic device, which transmits signals by using the electronic device provided by the third aspect. The signal transmission method specifically comprises: transmitting a data signal by the terminal of the connector. The method is beneficial to improve the transmission rate and bandwidth of signals of the connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device in an embodiment of the application;

[0023] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is another structural schematic diagram of an electronic device in an embodiment of the application;

[0024] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is another structural schematic diagram of an electronic device in an embodiment of the application;

[0025] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a connector in an embodiment of the application;

[0026] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a terminal of a connector in an embodiment of the application;

[0027] Figure 6 Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a structure of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 7 Fig. 2 is a schematic view of a partial lateral structure of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 8 Fig. 3 is a schematic view of a partial lateral structure of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 9 Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a partial lateral structure of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 10 Fig. 5 is a schematic view of a structure of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 11 Fig. 6 is a schematic view of a partial structure of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 12 Fig. 7 is a schematic view of a partial structure of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 13 Fig. 8 is a schematic view of a partial sectional structure of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 14 Fig. 9 is a schematic view of a partial structure of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] Reference Signs:

[0037] 100 - electronic component; 100a - first electronic component;

[0038] 100b - second electronic component; 200 - housing;

[0039] 1 - connector; 11 - terminal;

[0040] 111 - electric connection part; 1111 - first end;

[0041] 1112 - second end; 1113 - connection area;

[0042] 11131 - first surface; 1114 - fixing area;

[0043] 11141 - second surface; 112 - extension;

[0044] 1121 - third surface; 1122 - fourth surface;

[0045] 113 - contact point; 12 - fixing structure;

[0046] 2 - opposite end connector; 3 - electronic device;

[0047] 4 - housing; 5 - second electronic device;

[0048] 6 - circuit board; 61 - dielectric plate;

[0049] 62 - second terminal; 7 - cage. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the following will further describe the present application with reference to the drawings. However, the present application can be implemented in various forms, and should not be understood as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Identical reference numerals in the drawings represent identical or similar structures, and thus repeated description thereof will be omitted. The words expressing position and direction described in the embodiments of the present application are described with reference to the drawings, but can be changed as needed, and the changes made are included in the scope of protection of the present application. The drawings of the embodiments of the present application are only used to illustrate the relative positional relationship, and do not represent the true proportions.

[0051] It should be noted that specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide an understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in various ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0052] The terms used in the following embodiments are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to be limiting on the present application. As used in the specification and the appended claims of the present application, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include, for example, the expression "one or more", unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0053] In the present specification, the reference to "one embodiment" or "a specific embodiment" means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment are included in one or more embodiments of the present application. The terms "include", "contain", "have" and their variants mean "include but are not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0054] In order to facilitate the understanding of the connector, electronic assembly and electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present application, the following first introduces the application scenario thereof.

[0055] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device in the embodiments of the present application, Figure 2 is another structural schematic diagram of an electronic device in the embodiments of the present application. AsFigure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic device in the embodiment of the present application comprises two electronic components 100. For the convenience of description, one of the two electronic components 100 is regarded as a first electronic component 100a, and the other is regarded as a second electronic component 100b. The first electronic component 100a comprises a connector 1, and the second electronic component 100b comprises a counter connector 2, for example, a gold finger connector. The first electronic component 100a and the second electronic component 100b are electrically connected by plugging the connector 1 and the counter connector 2.

[0056] In the drawing, the connector 1 is a female connector, and the counter connector 2 is a male connector. In actual application, the specific type or specific shape of the connector 1 and the counter connector 2 is not limited in the present application.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic device in the embodiment of the present application comprises two electronic components 100. For the convenience of description, one of the two electronic components 100 is regarded as a first electronic component 100a, and the other is regarded as a second electronic component 100b. The first electronic component 100a comprises a connector 1, and the second electronic component 100b comprises a counter connector 2, for example, a gold finger connector. The first electronic component 100a and the second electronic component 100b are electrically connected by plugging the connector 1 and the counter connector 2. Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 2, the electronic device 3 and the connector 1 are electrically connected through a circuit board; or as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the electronic device 3 and the connector 1 are electrically connected through a cable. Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 2, the electronic device 3 and the connector 1 are electrically connected through a circuit board; or as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the electronic device 3 and the connector 1 are electrically connected through a cable. The electronic device 3 can be a chip, which is used to realize the functions of storage or operation.

[0058] The second electronic component 100b can be an electronic module, for example, an optical module. The second electronic component 100b comprises a housing 4, a second electronic device 5, and a circuit board 6. The circuit board 6 is fixedly installed in the housing 4, and the second electronic device 5 can be arranged on the circuit board 6. The circuit board 6 comprises a gold finger connector, which is used as the counter connector 2. Specifically, the circuit board 6 comprises a dielectric board 61 and a plurality of second terminals 62 arranged on the dielectric board 61. The second terminals 62 and the dielectric board 61 are used to support the second terminals 62, and the part of the second terminals 62 supported by the dielectric board 61 forms the gold finger connector. The second electronic device 5 is arranged on the circuit board 6, and the second electronic device 5 is electrically connected with the second terminals 62. The gold finger connector of the circuit board 6 is used as the counter connector 2, and is plugged with the connector 1 to realize the electrical connection between the second terminals 62 and the terminals 11, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the first electronic device 3 and the second electronic device 5, and realizing the electrical connection between the first electronic component 100a and the second electronic component 100b. The second electronic device 5 can be a chip, which is used to realize the functions of storage or operation.

[0059] Figure 3 As shown in the embodiment of the electronic device in the present application, Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the second electronic component 100b can also be a board card. In one embodiment, the board card includes a circuit board body, second electronic devices arranged on the circuit board body, and a gold finger connector at the edge of the circuit board body. The gold finger connector serves as the counter connector 2.

[0060] In a specific embodiment, the electronic device further includes a housing 200, and the first electronic component 100a in the electronic component 100 is fixed to the housing 200, or the second electronic component 100b is fixed to the housing 200. In a specific embodiment, the connector 1 is fixed to the housing 200, or the circuit board 6 is fixed to the housing 200. As shown in the embodiment, Figure 1 The connector 1 is fixed to the housing 200, and the circuit board 6 with the counter connector 2 is connected to the connector 1 by plugging, and is further fixed to the housing 200.

[0061] Taking the second electronic component 100b as an example, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first electronic component 100a with the connector 1 is installed in the housing 200. The electronic device can further include a cage 7, and when the connector 1 and the counter connector 2 are in a connected state, the second electronic component 100b is fixed in the cage 7, thereby improving the fixing strength of the second electronic component 100b, making the second electronic component 100b more reliably fixed to the electronic device, and improving the connection reliability of the connector 1 and the counter connector 2.

[0062] The electronic device in the embodiments of the present application can be a communication device (such as a router), a computing device (such as a server), a network device (such as a switch), or a storage device (such as a storage array), etc. electronic device, especially electronic device with high-speed signal transmission requirement. The present application does not limit the specific type of electronic device, as long as the electronic device needs to use the connector to realize electrical connection, the technical solutions provided by the present application can be used.

[0063] In one embodiment, the connector provided in the present application can be used to transmit high-speed signals, for example, the transmission rate of the signal is greater than or equal to 112Gps; in addition, the connector can also be used to transmit high-frequency signals.

[0064] Figure 4 As shown in the embodiment of the connector in the present application, Figure 4As shown, in the embodiment of the present application, the connector 1 comprises a fixing structure 12 and a terminal 11, and the terminal 11 is fixed to the fixing structure 12. It can be understood that the fixing structure 12 is used to fix the terminal 11. The terminal 11 can be a signal terminal or a ground terminal, wherein the signal terminal is used to transmit a signal, and the ground terminal is used to ground. The signal transmitted by the signal terminal can be a high-speed signal, for example, a high-speed differential signal, etc., and the transmission rate of the signal transmitted by the signal terminal is greater than or equal to 112 Gps; or the signal transmitted by the signal terminal can also be a high-frequency signal. The ground terminal is used as a return ground, a reference ground and a shielding structure of the signal terminal.

[0065] Figure 5 A schematic view of a structure of a terminal of the connector in the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the terminal 11 comprises a terminal body 110 and a terminal tail 111. The terminal tail 111 is connected to the terminal body 110. The terminal tail 111 is used to connect the terminal 11 to a circuit board. Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in the embodiment of the application, the terminal 11 of the connector includes an electrical connection part 111 and an extension part 112. The electrical connection part 111 includes a first end 1111 and a second end 1112. It can be understood that the two ends of the electrical connection part 111 in the extension direction are the first end 1111 and the second end 1112, respectively. The first end 1111 of the electrical connection part 111 is fixedly connected with the fixed structure 12, so that the terminal 11 is fixed to the fixed structure 12. The electrical connection part 111 is a metal structure for transmitting signals. Specifically, the terminal 11 includes a contact 113 for abutting against and electrically connecting with the opposite connector, and the contact 113 is located on the electrical connection part 111 of the terminal 11. The second end 1112 of the electrical connection part 111 is fixedly connected with the extension part 112, and the extension part 112 extends away from the contact 113. The extension part 112 can guide the opposite connector connected with the connector, so that the opposite terminal corresponding to the terminal 11 is reliably and effectively inserted into the side of the terminal 11 having the contact 113, so that the terminal 11 of the connector is not prone to deformation or pin collapse, or so that the terminal 11 of the connector can accurately connect with the opposite terminal of the opposite connector and is not prone to cross-pin problems. In a specific embodiment, the end of the extension part 112 away from the second end 1112 abuts against the fixed structure 12, thereby forming a pre-pressure on the terminal 11, which is beneficial to improving the connection reliability of the contact 113 of the terminal 11 with the opposite connector. The extension part 112 is an insulating structure, and the distance L1 between the contact 113 and the end face of the second end 1112 is less than or equal to 0.8 mm. The insulating structure does not have electromagnetic effects, the metal part of the contact 113 towards the extension part 112 is short, the electromagnetic effects are small, and the connection reliability of the electrical connection part 111 with the opposite connector can be improved, and certain errors can be absorbed. Therefore, the extension part 112 in the embodiment of the application plays a guiding and pre-pressing role while limiting the signal transmission rate and bandwidth, which is beneficial to improving the signal transmission rate and bandwidth of the connector, and is particularly suitable for connectors for transmitting high-speed signals and / or high-frequency signals. In addition, the preparation precision of the terminal 11 and the connector is low, and the structure of the connector is simple, which is beneficial to reducing the cost of the connector.

[0066] For reference Figure 5 In an embodiment, the distance L1 between the contact 113 of the electrical connection part 111 and the end face of the second end 1112 is greater than or equal to 0.4 mm. In this embodiment, the distance between the contact 113 and the end face of the second end 1112 can absorb manufacturing tolerances, and the contact 113 can be reliably connected with the opposite connector even if it has some deviation. In addition, it is also beneficial to reduce the preparation process of the terminal 11, and the precision requirement of the connection between the extension part 112 and the electrical connection part 111 is also low, which is beneficial to simplifying the preparation process of the terminal 11.

[0067] In an optional embodiment, the distance L1 between the contact 113 and the end surface of the second end 1112 can be 0.45 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.53 mm, 0.55 mm, 0.58 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.65 mm, 0.67 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.72 mm, 0.75 mm or 0.78 mm. The distance L1 can be selected according to requirements, for example, according to the overall size of the terminal 11, or according to the performance requirements of the connector, etc.

[0068] In an embodiment, the extension 112 of the terminal 11 has a strength greater than or equal to 0.2 N. For example, the extension 112 of the terminal 11 can have a strength of 0.3 N, 0.4 N, 0.5 N, 0.6 N, 0.7 N, 0.8 N or 1 N. In this scheme, the extension 112 has a strong strength, which is beneficial to improve the guiding effect of the extension 112 and improve the pre-pressing force of the terminal 11, thereby improving the connection reliability of the connector and the opposite connector.

[0069] The size of the extension 112 can have various options. Figure 6 FIG. 1 shows a structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 7 FIG. 2 shows a partial lateral structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present application, and Figure 6 and Figure 7 In an embodiment, the electrical connection portion 111 includes a connection region 1113 and a fixing region 1114. The connection region 1113 is used for electrical connection with the opposite connector, and the contact 113 is located in the connection region 1113. The fixing region 1114 is used for fixed connection with the extension 112. The length L2 of the extension 112 along the arrangement direction X of the connection region 1113 and the fixing region 1114 is 0.3 mm to 0.7 mm. For example, the length L2 of the extension 112 along the arrangement direction X of the connection region 1113 and the fixing region 1114 can be 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.55 mm or 0.6 mm, etc. In this embodiment, the length L2 of the extension 112 along the arrangement direction X of the connection region 1113 and the fixing region 1114 is at least 0.3 mm, which is beneficial to improve the pre-pressing force of the terminal 11 of the connector. In addition, the length L2 of the extension 112 along the arrangement direction X of the connection region 1113 and the fixing region 1114 is not more than 0.7 mm, which is not easy to affect the signal transmitted by the terminal 11.

[0070] Please continue to refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7In an embodiment, the length L3 of the extension 112 along the thickness direction Y of the fixing area 1114 is 0.2mm-0.5mm. For example, the length L3 of the extension 112 along the thickness direction Y of the fixing area 1114 can be 0.3mm, 0.35mm, 0.4mm, 0.42mm, 0.45mm or 0.48mm. In this embodiment, the length L3 of the extension 112 along the thickness direction Y is at least 0.2mm, which is conducive to increasing the thickness of the extension 112 and thus increasing the strength and rigidity of the extension 112. Moreover, the length L3 of the extension 112 along the thickness direction Y is not more than 0.5mm, which is conducive to increasing the miniaturization degree of the terminal 11 and reducing the volume of the connector.

[0071] Figure 8 FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a partial lateral structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 8 In an embodiment, the length L4 of the extension 112 along the first direction Z is 0.18mm-0.36mm. For example, the length L4 of the extension 112 along the first direction Z is 0.2mm, 0.23mm, 0.25mm, 0.3mm, 0.32mm or 0.35mm. The first direction Z is perpendicular to the arrangement direction X of the connecting area 1113 and the fixing area 1114, and the first direction Z is perpendicular to the thickness direction Y of the fixing area 1114. This scheme is also conducive to increasing the strength and rigidity of the extension 112 and increasing the miniaturization degree of the terminal 11 and reducing the volume of the connector.

[0072] In an embodiment of the present application, the fixing mode of the electric connection part 111 of the terminal 11 and the extension 112 has multiple choices. For example, the electric connection part 111 and the extension 112 are injection molded structures, or the electric connection part 111 and the extension 112 are injection molded structures. In this scheme, the fixing strength of the electric connection part 111 and the extension 112 is better, and the preparation process is simple.

[0073] Figure 9 FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a partial lateral structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 9As shown, in an embodiment, the surface of the connecting area 1113 facing the outer side surface is a first surface 11131, the surface of the fixing area 1114 facing the side where the contact 113 is located is a second surface 11141, the first surface 11131 and the second surface 11141 form a stepped surface, and the extension 112 covers the second surface 11141 of the fixing area 1114. From the side where the contact 113 is located, the second surface 11141 is recessed from the first surface 11131 of the connecting area 1113. In order to form the above-mentioned stepped surface, in an embodiment, the electrical connection part 111 can be bent to form the above-mentioned stepped surface, at which time the thickness of the connecting area 1113 is the same as the thickness of the fixing area 1114. Alternatively, in an embodiment, part of the metal structure of the fixing area 1114 can be removed, for example, a groove is formed, to form the above-mentioned stepped surface, at which time the thickness of the connecting area 1113 is greater than the thickness of the fixing area 1114. The surface of the extension 112 facing the side where the contact 113 is located is a third surface 1121, and the first surface 11131 and the third surface 1121 smoothly transition. In this embodiment, the extension 112 smoothly transitions with the connecting area 1113 of the electrical connection part 111, which is conducive to improving the guiding effect of the terminal 11.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 1, Figure 8 In an embodiment, the fixing area 1114 of the electrical connection part 111 has a groove on both sides along the first direction Z, the first direction Z is perpendicular to the arrangement direction X of the connecting area 1113 and the fixing area 1114, and the first direction Z is perpendicular to the thickness direction Y of the fixing area 1114, for example, the above-mentioned first direction Z can be understood as the width direction of the fixing area 1114. In a specific embodiment, the above-mentioned groove can be a square groove, or can also be an arc-shaped groove, etc., which is not limited in the present application. In this embodiment, the extension 112 can be fixed in the above-mentioned groove and form a partially clamped structure with the fixing area 1114, which is conducive to improving the fixing strength of the extension 112 and the electrical connection part 111 and improving the structural reliability.

[0075] As shown in FIG. 1, Figure 6 and Figure 8 In an embodiment, the length of the extension 112 along the first direction Z is greater than the maximum length of the fixing area 1114 along the first direction Z. This allows the extension 112 to wrap around the fixing area 1114 on both sides along the first direction, thereby improving the fixing strength of the extension 112 and the electrical connection part 111.

[0076] Figure 10 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application, Figure 11 FIG. 2 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application, Figure 12 FIG. 3 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a terminal in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 3, Figure 10 , Figure 11 andFigure 12 As shown, in one embodiment, the surface of the connection area 1113 of the electrical connection portion 111 facing the outer surface is the first surface 11131, and the surface of the fixing area 1114 facing the side where the contact 113 is located is the second surface 11141. The first surface 11131 and the second surface 11141 transition smoothly. The extension 112 covers the second surface 11141 of the fixing area 1114, causing the extension 112 to protrude from the first surface 11131 of the electrical connection portion 111. This facilitates the abutment of the extension 112 against the fixing structure 12, thereby providing pre-pressure. In this design, it is unnecessary to prepare a groove in the electrical connection portion 111 to fix the extension 112, which simplifies the manufacturing process of the terminal 11.

[0077] Specifically, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the surface of the extension 112 facing the contact 113 is the fourth surface 1122, and the distance between the fourth surface 1122 and the second surface 11141 is less than or equal to 0.03 mm. This distance between the fourth surface 1122 and the second surface 11141 can be understood as the height by which the extension 112 protrudes from the connection area 1113. For example, the distance between the fourth surface 1122 and the second surface 11141 can be 0.01 mm or 0.02 mm, making the structure of the terminal 11 more regular, providing better guidance, and preventing the terminal 11 from being too large. A larger distance between the fourth surface 1122 and the second surface 11141 increases the risk of contact. Since the fourth surface 1122 and the second surface 11141 are not necessarily parallel, the distance between them in this case refers to the maximum distance.

[0078] Figure 13 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a terminal in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 13 As shown, in one embodiment, the fixing area 1114 of the electrical connection 111 can be a dovetail-shaped protrusion, and the extension 112 includes a dovetail-shaped groove, in which the dovetail-shaped protrusion is accommodated. The cross-section of the dovetail-shaped protrusion along the direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the connecting area 1113 and the fixing area 1114 gradually increases away from the connecting area 1113, which helps to enhance the connection reliability between the extension 112 and the electrical connection 111. The dovetail-shaped protrusion and the dovetail-shaped groove can form a tenon-and-mortise structure, so that the extension 112 is riveted to the fixing area 1114. Alternatively, the extension 112 can also be welded to the fixing area 1114, thereby improving the fixing strength between the extension 112 and the fixing area 1114.

[0079] Figure 14 This is a partial structural diagram of a terminal in an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 14As shown, in one embodiment, the fixing area 1114 of the terminal 11 and the extension 112 are sequentially 3D printed on the electrical connection part 111. In this scheme, the fixing area 1114 of the metal material is 3D printed on the end surface of the connection area 1113 of the metal material, the connection strength is strong, and then the extension 112 is directly 3D printed on the end surface of the fixing area 1114. Although the material of the extension 112 is different from that of the fixing area 1114, it can be formed at one time, so the connection strength of the extension 112 and the fixing area 1114 is also strong. Moreover, the preparation process is relatively simple.

[0080] Based on the same inventive concept, the application further provides a signal transmission method of an electronic device, which transmits signals by using the electronic device provided in the third aspect. The signal transmission method specifically includes: transmitting a data signal by a terminal of a connector. By using the method, the transmission rate and bandwidth of the connector for transmitting signals can be improved after being absorbed.

[0081] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, It includes a fixed structure and terminals, wherein the terminals include an electrical connection portion and an extension portion, the electrical connection portion being a metal structure and the extension portion being an insulating structure; The electrical connection portion includes a first end and a second end, the first end being fixedly connected to the fixed structure, and the second end being fixedly connected to the extension portion; the terminal includes a contact located on the electrical connection portion, and the distance between the contact and the end face of the second end is less than or equal to 0.8 mm.

2. The connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the contact and the end face of the second end of the electrical connection is greater than or equal to 0.4 mm.

3. The connector as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The strength of the extension is greater than or equal to 0.2N.

4. The connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The electrical connection includes a connection area and a fixing area, the extension is fixed to the fixing area, and the length of the extension along the arrangement direction of the connection area and the fixing area is 0.3mm to 0.7mm; and / or, The extension portion has a length of 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm along the thickness direction of the fixed area; and / or, The length of the extension portion along the first direction is 0.18mm to 0.36mm, the first direction is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the connecting area and the fixing area, and the first direction is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the fixing area.

5. The connector as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The electrical connection portion and the extension portion are injection molded structures, or the electrical connection portion and the extension portion are injection molded structures.

6. The connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the connecting area facing the contact point is a first surface, and the surface of the fixing area facing the contact point is a second surface. The first surface and the second surface form a stepped surface, and the extension covers the second surface of the fixing area. The surface of the extension facing the contact point is a third surface, and there is a smooth transition between the first surface and the third surface.

7. The connector as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing area has grooves on both sides along the first direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the connecting area and the fixing area, and the first direction being perpendicular to the thickness direction of the fixing area.

8. The connector as described in any one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that, The length of the extension along the first direction is greater than the maximum length of the fixing area along the first direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the connecting area and the fixing area, and the first direction is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the fixing area.

9. The connector as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the connecting area facing the contact point is a first surface, and the surface of the fixing area facing the contact point is a second surface, with a smooth transition between the first surface and the second surface; the extension covers the second surface of the fixing area; The surface of the extension facing the contact point is a fourth surface, and the distance between the fourth surface and the second surface is less than or equal to 0.

03.

10. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The electrical connection portion includes a connection area and a fixing area. The fixing area is a dovetail-shaped protrusion. The extension portion includes a dovetail-shaped groove. The cross-section of the dovetail-shaped protrusion gradually increases in the direction away from the connection area along the arrangement direction perpendicular to the connection area and the fixing area. The dovetail-shaped protrusion is accommodated in the dovetail-shaped groove. The extension is riveted or welded to the fixed area.

11. The connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The electrical connection portion includes a connection area and a fixing area, and the fixing area and the extension portion are 3D printed sequentially on the electrical connection portion.

12. An electronic component, characterized in that, It includes electronic components and a connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the electronic components are electrically connected to the terminals.

13. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a housing and the electronic components as described in claim 12, the electronic components being mounted on the housing.

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