Connector

Abstract

The utility model provides a connector which comprises a sliding mechanism, the sliding mechanism comprises an elastic assembly and a sliding block connected with the elastic assembly, the sliding block is provided with a first limiting part located at the top end of the sliding block and a second limiting part located at the side end of the sliding block, and the second limiting part is matched with a guide hole and can slide along the guide hole; when the sliding block is located at the first position, the first limiting part and the first elastic sheet are clamped and limited, and the sliding mechanism and the shell jointly form a first plugging space for accommodating a first plug; when the connector is plugged with a second plug, the second plug jacks up the first elastic piece to release the limiting of the first elastic piece to the first limiting part, the sliding block is pushed to a second position by the second plug, and when the sliding block is located at the second position, the sliding mechanism and the shell jointly form a second plugging space for accommodating the second plug. According to the connector disclosed by the invention, whether a user selects the first plug or the second plug, the user can be well guided and corrected in the plugging process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electronic device technology, and more particularly to a connector. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, DisplayPort (DP) and High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) are common video and audio transmission interfaces in modern electronic devices. Because DP and HDMI belong to different transmission standards and each has its own applications, and due to the increasing miniaturization of electronic devices, DP has been occupied by other interfaces, leaving only the HDMI interface for terminal devices, which cannot meet the needs of users requiring DP. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides a connector to at least solve the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] The connector according to this disclosure includes:

[0005] The main body is equipped with multiple conductive terminals;

[0006] A housing, attached to the outer periphery of the main body, has a guide hole extending along the insertion direction on the housing, and a first spring tab is provided at the top of the housing, the first spring tab partially extending into the housing; and

[0007] A sliding mechanism is disposed within the housing. The sliding mechanism includes an elastic component and a slider connected to the elastic component. The slider has a first limiting part located at the top of the slider and a second limiting part located at the side end of the slider. The second limiting part cooperates with the guide hole and can slide along the guide hole.

[0008] The slider has a first position and a second position in the insertion direction. When the slider is in the first position, the first limiting part and the first spring piece are locked together, and the sliding mechanism and the housing together form a first insertion space for accommodating the first plug. When the connector is inserted into the second plug, the second plug pushes up the first spring piece to release the first spring piece from the first limiting part. The slider is pushed to the second position by the second plug. When the slider is in the second position, the sliding mechanism and the housing together form a second insertion space for accommodating the second plug.

[0009] In one possible embodiment, a detection mechanism for detecting the second plug is further included. The detection mechanism includes a second spring sheet disposed on the top of the housing, a detection part connected to the second spring sheet, and a detection terminal disposed on the main body. The second spring sheet extends into the housing, and the detection part corresponds to the detection terminal.

[0010] In one embodiment, the detection mechanism has a connected state and a disconnected state. When the detection mechanism is in the connected state, the detection part is in contact with the detection terminal. When the connector is plugged into the second plug, the second plug pushes up the second spring contact to make the detection mechanism in the disconnected state, and the detection part is separated from the detection terminal.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second spring is located on the movement path of the slider and corresponds to the second position of the slider. When the slider is in the second position, the slider lifts up the second spring.

[0012] In one embodiment, a stop structure is further provided on the top of the housing, and the stop structure protrudes into the housing.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the side of the slider located within the first insertion space is shaped to resemble the first plug.

[0014] In one embodiment, the top of the housing is further provided with a foolproof structure, which is used to limit the first plug from being inserted in reverse from the side away from the slider.

[0015] In one possible implementation, when the slider is in the first position, the first spring portion extends into the second insertion space.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first spring has a guide portion and a stop portion, the guide portion being closer to the insertion port than the stop portion, and when the guide portion is pressed, the stop portion moves out of the second insertion space in conjunction with it.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the first limiting portion is lower than the top of the housing.

[0018] In this disclosure, the connector includes a sliding mechanism. The slider of the sliding mechanism can move along the insertion direction to a first position and a second position. When the slider is in the second position, it can automatically return to the first position using an elastic component. This allows the user to receive good guidance and alignment during the insertion process, regardless of whether the first or second plug is selected. This ensures accurate and rapid alignment with the conductive terminals to form an electrical connection when either the first or second plug is inserted. Furthermore, the first limiting part on the slider and the first spring piece mutually lock and limit each other when the first spring piece is not subjected to external force, forming a self-locking structure. This ensures that the slider remains stationary in the first position when the first plug is inserted and also prevents mistaken insertion when the first plug is reversed.

[0019] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated in the drawings by way of example and not limitation, in which:

[0021] In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a connector in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure is shown (slider in the first position);

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a connector in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure is shown (slider in the second position);

[0024] Figure 3 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the connector when the first plug is inserted into an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first plug in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the connector when the second plug is inserted into an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second plug;

[0028] Figure 7A schematic diagram of a connector in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure being reverse-inserted when the first plug is inserted;

[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the slider of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0030] Figure 9 A partially enlarged view of the first spring tab of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0031] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of a detection mechanism for a connector, an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, is shown.

[0032] Figure 11 A front view of a connector, an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, is shown.

[0033] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Housing; 3. Sliding mechanism; 4. Detection mechanism; 5. First plug; 6. Second plug; 11. Conductive terminal; 21. Guide hole; 22. First spring; 23. Stop structure; 24. Foolproof structure; 31. Elastic component; 32. Slider; 41. Second spring; 42. Detection part; 43. Detection terminal; 201. First insertion space; 202. Second insertion space; 221. Guide part; 222. Stop part; 321. First limiting part; 322. Second limiting part; 323. Receiving groove. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0035] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] Reference Figures 1-6 , Figure 8 and Figure 11As shown, this disclosure discloses an exemplary embodiment of a connector, including a main body 1, a housing 2, and a sliding mechanism 3 disposed within the housing 2. The main body 1 is provided with a plurality of conductive terminals 11. The housing 2 is attached to the outer periphery of the main body 1. A guide hole 21 is provided on the housing 2 extending along the insertion direction. A first spring piece 22 is provided on the top of the housing 2, and the first spring piece 22 partially extends into the housing 2. The sliding mechanism 3 includes an elastic component 31 and a slider 32 connected to the elastic component 31. The slider 32 has a first limiting portion 321 located at the top of the slider 32 and a second limiting portion 322 located at the side end of the slider 32. The second limiting portion 322 cooperates with the guide hole 21 and can slide along the guide hole 21. The slider 32 has a first position and a second position in the insertion direction. When the slider 32 is in the first position, the first limiting part 321 and the first spring piece 22 are locked and limited. The sliding mechanism 3 and the housing 2 together form a first insertion space 201 for accommodating the first plug 5. When the connector is inserted into the second plug 6, the second plug 6 pushes up the first spring piece 22 to release the first spring piece 22 from the limitation of the first limiting part 321. The slider 32 is pushed to the second position by the second plug 6. When the slider 32 is in the second position, the sliding mechanism 3 and the housing 2 together form a second insertion space 202 for accommodating the second plug 6.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first plug 5 is an HDMI plug, and the second plug 6 is a DP plug. HDMI has advantages in audio and transmission distance and is often used in consumer electronics products such as televisions and projectors. DP has advantages in resolution and transmission bandwidth and is often used in products such as laptops and monitors. The connector disclosed herein can support both DP and HDMI plugs to save space and cost. Specifically, the housing 2 is a metal shell with a top wall, a bottom wall opposite to the top wall, and two side walls connecting the top and bottom walls. A guide hole 21 extending in the insertion direction is provided on the side wall on the left side of the insertion direction, and the first spring piece 22 is formed on the top wall. When the slider 32 is in the second position, the top wall, bottom wall, and two side walls together form a second insertion space 202 for inserting the second plug 6. The slider 32 has a first limiting part 321 that engages and limits the first spring piece 22 and a second limiting part 322 that cooperates with the guide hole 21. The slider 32 also has a receiving groove 323 for accommodating the elastic component 31. The second limiting part 322 is horizontally T-shaped, passing through and confined in the guide hole 21, and can slide along the guide hole 21, so that the slider 32 as a whole can move along the insertion direction between a first position close to the socket and a second position away from the socket. Due to the action of the elastic component 31, the slider 32 is normally held in the first position. When the slider 32 is in the first position, the upper end of the slider 32 away from the left side wall of the housing 2, the top wall, the other side wall, and the bottom wall together form a first insertion space 201 for accommodating the first plug 5. It can be seen that the first insertion space 201 is a part of the second insertion space 202. When the slider 32 is in the first position, it occupies a part of the second insertion space 202, so that the remaining space of the second insertion space 202 forms the first insertion space 201. Therefore, the first insertion space 201 is smaller than the second insertion space 202, which can accommodate the smaller first plug 5. The dimensions of the first insertion space 201 and the second insertion space 202 are designed according to the design standards of HDMI plugs and DP plugs, respectively. For example, the maximum horizontal dimension of the first insertion space 201 in this disclosure is 14.04 mm, and the maximum horizontal dimension of the second insertion space 202 is 16.1 mm. The vertical dimensions of the first insertion space 201 and the second insertion space 202 are the same, which is 4.76 mm. In summary, since the connector includes a sliding mechanism 3, the slider 32 of the sliding mechanism 3 can move along the insertion direction to the first position and the second position. When the slider 32 is in the second position, it can automatically return to the first position using the elastic component 31. This allows the user to receive good guidance and alignment during the insertion process, regardless of whether the first plug 5 or the second plug 6 is selected. This ensures that the first plug 5 or the second plug 6 can be accurately and quickly aligned with the conductive terminal 11 to form an electrical connection.In addition, the first limiting part 321 on the slider 32 and the first spring piece 22 lock each other in place when the first spring piece 22 is not subjected to external force, forming a self-locking structure. This ensures that when the first plug 5 is inserted, the slider 32 can remain stationary in the first position and also prevents the first plug 5 from being inserted in reverse.

[0038] Reference Figure 10 As shown, in one embodiment, the connector further includes a detection mechanism 4 for detecting the second plug 6. The detection mechanism 4 includes a second spring 41 disposed on the top of the housing 2, a detection part 42 connected to the second spring 41, and a detection terminal 43 disposed on the main body 1. The second spring 41 extends into the housing 2, and the detection part 42 corresponds to the detection terminal 43.

[0039] Specifically, in one embodiment, the detection mechanism 4 has a connected state and a disconnected state. When the detection mechanism 4 is in the connected state, the detection part 42 is in contact with the detection terminal 43. When the connector is plugged into the second plug 6, the second plug 6 pushes up the second spring 41 so that the detection mechanism 4 is in the disconnected state and the detection part 42 is separated from the detection terminal 43.

[0040] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the second spring piece 41 is located on the moving path of the slider 32 and corresponds to the second position of the slider 32. When the slider 32 is in the second position, the slider 32 lifts up the second spring piece 41.

[0041] In this embodiment, the second spring contact 41 is formed on the top wall of the housing 2. When the second spring contact 41 is in its normal state, the detection part 42 is in contact with the detection terminal 43, and the detection mechanism 4 is in the connected state, and the test indicates that the second plug 6 is not inserted. When the second plug 6 is inserted, the second spring contact 41 is lifted, causing the detection part 42 to separate from the detection terminal 43. At this time, the detection mechanism 4 is in the disconnected state, and the test indicates that the second plug 6 is inserted.

[0042] In one embodiment, a stop structure 23 is also provided on the top of the housing 2, and the stop structure 23 protrudes into the housing 2.

[0043] In this embodiment, the stop structure 23 is used to limit the insertion of the first plug 5 or the second plug 6 after it is in place, so as to prevent it from being inserted too far and causing damage.

[0044] In one embodiment, the side of the slider 32 located within the first insertion space 201 is contoured to the first plug 5.

[0045] Reference Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the top of the housing 2 is also provided with a foolproof structure 24, which is used to limit the first plug 5 when it is inserted backwards from the side away from the slider 32.

[0046] In this embodiment, when the first plug 5 is inserted into the connector in the insertion direction, because the first plug 5 is small in size, it will not touch the first spring 22. Therefore, the sliding mechanism 3 is in a locked state and can be accommodated in the first insertion space 201 defined by the side end of the slider 32 and the metal shell. The side end of the slider 32 abuts against the first plug 5, guiding and correcting the insertion of the first plug 5, so that the first plug 5 can be accurately inserted into the first insertion space 201 and electrically connected to the conductive terminal 11. When the first plug 5 is inserted in reverse, the shape of the first plug 5 does not match the position of the foolproof structure 24, so the foolproof structure 24 can prevent the first plug 5 from being inserted in reverse. The foolproof structure 24 protrudes from the movement path of the first plug 5 when it is inserted in reverse, thereby preventing the first plug 5 from being inserted in reverse. Therefore, when the user operates incorrectly, the first plug 5 will not be able to be inserted into the connector.

[0047] In one embodiment, when the slider 32 is in the first position, the first spring piece 22 partially extends into the second insertion space 202.

[0048] In this embodiment, the purpose of the first spring piece 22 extending into the second insertion space 202 is that when the second plug 6 moves along the insertion direction, it can touch the first spring piece 22, thereby unlocking the first limiting part 321 on the slider 32.

[0049] Reference Figure 9 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the first spring 22 has a guide portion 221 and a stop portion 222. The guide portion 221 is closer to the insertion port than the stop portion 222. When the guide portion 221 is pressed, the stop portion 222 moves out of the second insertion space 202.

[0050] In this embodiment, when the second plug 6 is inserted into the second insertion space 202, it first encounters the guide portion 221 of the first spring contact 22, pressing the guide portion 221 upward. Simultaneously, the guide portion 221 moves the stop portion 222 upward, removing the second insertion space 202 together, allowing the second plug 6 to continue moving into the second insertion space 202. As the second plug 6 moves from the socket into the second insertion space 202, it pushes the slider 32, moving it from the first position to the second position. Simultaneously, the elastic component 31 is compressed to accumulate restoring force. When the slider 32 moves, it can move linearly along the insertion direction through the cooperation of the second limiting portion 322 and the guide hole 21. When the second plug 6 is pushed out of the second insertion space 202, the slider 32 returns to the first position due to the restoring force of the elastic component 31.

[0051] In one embodiment, the first limiting portion 321 is lower than the top of the housing 2.

[0052] In this embodiment, the first limiting part 321 is restricted to be lower than the top of the housing 2 to prevent the slider 32 from being unable to move normally due to interference between the first limiting part 321 and the top wall of the housing 2.

[0053] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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 on the scope of protection of this disclosure; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0054] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," and "above" are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship between one or more components or features shown in the figures and other components or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms include not only the orientation of the component as depicted in the figures but also different orientations during use or operation. For example, if the components in the figures are inverted as a whole, "above" or "above other components or features" will include cases where the component is "below" or "under" other components or features. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." Furthermore, these components or features may also be positioned at other different angles (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other angles), and this document intends to include all such cases.

[0055] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to limit the exemplary implementations according to this disclosure. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0056] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0057] This disclosure has been described through the above embodiments; however, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this disclosure to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this disclosure, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by this disclosure. The scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connector characterized by comprising: The utility model relates to a connector, which comprises: a main body (1) provided with a plurality of conductive terminals (11); a shell (2) combined with the outer periphery of the main body (1), the shell (2) being provided with a guide hole (21) extending in a plug-in direction, the top of the shell (2) being provided with a first elastic sheet (22) partially extending into the shell (2); and a sliding mechanism (3) disposed in the shell (2), the sliding mechanism (3) comprising an elastic assembly (31) and a sliding block (32) connected with the elastic assembly (31), the sliding block (32) having a first limiting portion (321) at the top end of the sliding block (32) and a second limiting portion (322) at the side end of the sliding block (32), the second limiting portion (322) being matched with the guide hole (21) and being capable of sliding along the guide hole (21); wherein the sliding block (32) has a first position and a second position in the plug-in direction, when the sliding block (32) is at the first position, the first limiting portion (321) is clamped and limited by the first elastic sheet (22), and the sliding mechanism (3) and the shell (2) jointly form a first plug-in space (201) for accommodating a first plug (5); when the connector is plugged into a second plug (6), the second plug (6) lifts the first elastic sheet (22) to release the limitation of the first elastic sheet (22) on the first limiting portion (321), and the sliding block (32) is pushed to the second position by the second plug (6), when the sliding block (32) is at the second position, the sliding mechanism (3) and the shell (2) jointly form a second plug-in space (202) for accommodating the second plug (6).

2. The connector of claim 1, wherein The utility model further comprises a detection mechanism (4) for detecting the second plug (6), the detection mechanism (4) comprising a second elastic sheet (41) disposed on the top of the shell (2), a detection portion (42) connected with the second elastic sheet (41), and a detection terminal (43) disposed on the main body (1), the second elastic sheet (41) extending into the shell (2), and the detection portion (42) corresponding to the detection terminal (43).

3. The connector of claim 2, wherein The detection mechanism (4) has a connected state and a disconnected state, when the detection mechanism (4) is in the connected state, the detection portion (42) is in contact with the detection terminal (43); when the connector is plugged into the second plug (6), the second plug (6) lifts the second elastic sheet (41) to make the detection mechanism (4) in the disconnected state, and the detection portion (42) is separated from the detection terminal (43).

4. The connector of claim 3, wherein The second elastic sheet (41) is located on the moving path of the sliding block (32) and corresponds to the second position of the sliding block (32), when the sliding block (32) is at the second position, the sliding block (32) lifts the second elastic sheet (41).

5. The connector of claim 1, wherein The top of the shell (2) is further provided with a stop structure (23) protruding towards the inside of the shell (2).

6. The connector of claim 1, wherein One side of the slider (32) located in the first plug space (201) is shaped like the first plug (5).

7. The connector of claim 1, wherein The top of the shell (2) is further provided with a foolproof structure (24) for limiting the reverse insertion of the first plug (5) from the side away from the slider (32).

8. The connector of claim 1, wherein When the slider (32) is in the first position, the first elastic sheet (22) partially extends into the second plug space (202).

9. The connector of claim 8, wherein, The first elastic sheet (22) has a guide part (221) and a stop part (222), the guide part (221) is closer to the socket than the stop part (222), and when the guide part (221) is pressed, the stop part (222) is linked to move out of the second plug space (202).

10. The connector of claim 1, wherein, The first limiting part (321) is lower than the top of the shell (2).

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