Expansion circuit board support and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an expansion circuit board support and electronic equipment. The expansion circuit board support comprises an insulating shell and a conductive part. The insulation shell is a main body structure of the expansion circuit board support and is provided with at least two installation areas used for installing expansion circuit boards so as to ensure that a plurality of expansion circuit boards can be arranged on the expansion circuit board support at the same time. The conductive part is arranged in the insulating shell, and the conductive part and the insulating shell are of an integrated structure, so that the insulating performance of the conductive part can be improved, the structural strength of the expansion circuit board bracket can be improved, the number of required parts can be effectively reduced, and the assembly process can be simplified. The electronic equipment comprises the expansion circuit board bracket, so that the electronic equipment also has the advantages of the expansion circuit board bracket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electronic equipment technology, and more specifically, relates to an extension circuit board bracket and electronic equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In electronic devices, various functional expansion circuit boards are typically used to achieve different functions. A robust and reliable electrical connection needs to be established between these expansion circuit boards to ensure the normal operation of the electronic device. Traditionally, jumpers are used to connect the expansion circuit boards. While jumper connections can meet basic signal transmission requirements to some extent, their drawbacks include a messy wiring layout. This not only affects the aesthetics of the internal components but, more importantly, increases the risk of signal interference, potentially leading to decreased signal transmission quality and impacting overall device performance. Furthermore, jumper connections have relatively low reliability and stability, and are prone to loosening or damage over long-term use, requiring frequent maintenance and replacement, increasing equipment upkeep costs. Another method uses copper busbars to connect the expansion circuit boards, but the assembly process for copper busbars is relatively cumbersome and not conducive to proper electrical signal connections between the expansion circuit boards. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide an expansion circuit board bracket and an electronic device to solve the technical problem of inconvenient electrical signal connection between expansion circuit boards in existing electronic devices.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0005] An expansion circuit board bracket is provided, comprising:

[0006] An insulating housing having at least two mounting areas for mounting an expansion circuit board;

[0007] A conductive element is disposed within the insulating housing and is integrally formed with the insulating housing.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0009] Optionally, the conductive element includes a connecting portion and at least two conductive contacts, each of which is disposed in a corresponding mounting area for electrical connection with a corresponding expansion circuit board, and the connecting portion is electrically connected to each of the conductive contacts.

[0010] Optionally, the conductive element further includes a protruding post that extends into the mounting area, and the conductive contact is disposed on the protruding post.

[0011] Optionally, the protruding post may also be provided with a connecting hole for installing a conductive fastener to form an electrical connection with the expansion circuit board.

[0012] Optionally, a reinforcing rib is provided on one side of the insulating shell, and the reinforcing rib is sleeved on one end of the protruding post.

[0013] Optionally, the other side of the insulating housing is also provided with a through hole, which corresponds to the other end of the protruding post.

[0014] Optionally, the insulating housing is further provided with pin header holes for pin headers on the circuit board to pass through the insulating housing.

[0015] Optionally, the inner wall of the pin header hole is provided with limiting teeth, which correspond to the slots on the pin header.

[0016] Optionally, the insulating housing is further provided with a guide protrusion for extending into a positioning hole on the expansion circuit board.

[0017] Optionally, the insulating housing further includes a hook portion, the base end of which is connected to the insulating housing, and the hook end of which is connected to the extension circuit board hook.

[0018] This application also provides an electronic device including the aforementioned expansion circuit board bracket.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the extended circuit board bracket and electronic device provided in this application are as follows:

[0020] The expansion circuit board bracket provided in this application includes an insulating housing and conductive components. The insulating housing is the main structure of the expansion circuit board bracket and has at least two mounting areas for mounting expansion circuit boards, ensuring that multiple expansion circuit boards can be simultaneously placed on the bracket. The conductive components are disposed within the insulating housing and are integrally formed with the housing. This not only improves the insulation performance of the conductive components and enhances the structural strength of the expansion circuit board bracket, but also effectively reduces the number of required parts and simplifies the assembly process.

[0021] The electronic device provided in this application includes the aforementioned expansion circuit board bracket, and therefore also has the advantages of the aforementioned expansion circuit board bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 A partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the electronic device provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 2 A partially exploded view of the electronic device provided in this application;

[0025] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the expansion circuit board bracket (injection molding process) provided in this application. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the expansion circuit board bracket (injection molding process) provided in this application. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 5 A bottom view of the expansion circuit board bracket provided in this application;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the sectional structure of the middle AA section;

[0029] Figure 7 An exploded view of the expansion circuit board bracket provided in this application;

[0030] Figure 8 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the expansion circuit board bracket (thermal melt process) provided in this application.

[0031] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0032] 1. Insulating housing; 11. Installation area;

[0033] 12. Reinforcing ribs; 13. Through holes;

[0034] 14. Pin insertion hole; 15. Limiting tooth;

[0035] 16. Guide protrusion; 17. Hook part;

[0036] 2. Expansion circuit board; 21. Positioning holes;

[0037] 3. Conductive component; 31. Connecting part;

[0038] 32. Protruding post; 33. Connecting hole;

[0039] 4. Main circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 this utility model.

[0042] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] 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.

[0045] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of this utility model.

[0046] In the following description, suffixes such as "circuit," "component," "assembly," or "unit" are used only for the purpose of describing this utility model and have no specific meaning in themselves. Therefore, they can be used in combination.

[0047] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0048] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, this application provides an extension circuit board bracket, including an insulating housing 1 and a conductive element 3.

[0049] Specifically, the insulating housing 1 is the main structure of the expansion circuit board bracket, specifically having at least two mounting areas 11 for mounting expansion circuit boards 2, so as to ensure that multiple expansion circuit boards 2 can be placed on the expansion circuit board bracket at the same time.

[0050] Conductive component 3 is manufactured through injection molding process (e.g. Figure 3 and Figure 4 (as shown) or hot melt process (such as) Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, etc., are placed inside the insulating housing 1 and are integral with the insulating housing 1. This not only improves the insulation performance of the conductive component 3 and the structural strength of the expansion circuit board bracket, but also effectively reduces the number of required parts and simplifies the assembly process.

[0051] In one specific embodiment of this application, the conductive element 3 includes a connecting portion 31 and at least two conductive contacts. Each conductive contact is disposed in a corresponding mounting area 11 for electrical connection with a corresponding expansion circuit board 2. The connecting portion 31 is electrically connected to each conductive contact, thereby realizing electrical signal connection between each expansion circuit board 2. The connecting portion 31 may specifically be strip-shaped or line-shaped, and each conductive contact is arranged sequentially along the length direction of the connecting portion 31.

[0052] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in one specific embodiment of this application, the conductive element 3 further includes a protrusion 32. The protrusion 32 extends into the mounting area 11, and the conductive contact is disposed on the protrusion 32. By raising the spatial position of the conductive contact through the protrusion 32, the conductive contact can be brought closer to the expansion circuit board 2, thereby making it easier to establish a direct electrical connection with the expansion circuit board 2.

[0053] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown in a specific embodiment of this application, the protruding post 32 is further provided with a connecting hole 33. The connecting hole 33 serves to provide an installation interface for installing conductive fasteners, thereby establishing an electrical connection path between the protruding post 32 and the expansion circuit board 2. Specifically, conductive fasteners are generally conductive screws. In the actual assembly process, the expansion circuit board 2 is first placed in the mounting area 11; then, the pre-set electrical connecting hole on the expansion circuit board 2 is adjusted to be completely aligned with the connecting hole 33 on the protruding post 32; after alignment, the conductive screw is screwed into the corresponding electrical connecting hole and connecting hole 33. As the conductive screw is tightened, not only is a fastening connection between the expansion circuit board 2 and the protruding post 32 achieved, but also a reliable electrical connection between the two is established through the conductive characteristics of the conductive screw.

[0054] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in one specific embodiment of this application, a reinforcing rib 12 is provided on one side of the insulating shell 1, and the reinforcing rib 12 is sleeved on one end of the protruding post 32. The primary function of the reinforcing rib 12 is to provide effective insulation protection for the protruding post 32. Specifically, the reinforcing rib 12 covers most of the area of ​​the protruding post 32, leaving only the position of the conductive contact point, thereby ensuring the transmission of electrical signals and preventing the risk of short circuit due to accidental contact, thus improving electrical safety. In addition, the reinforcing rib 12 can also increase the connection stability and structural strength between the protruding post 32 and the insulating shell 1.

[0055] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in a specific embodiment of this application, the other side of the insulating housing 1 is also provided with a through hole 13, which corresponds to the other end of the protruding post 32, so that the main circuit board 4 of the electronic device can be connected to the protruding post 32 or the connection hole 33 on the protruding post 32 through the through hole 13.

[0056] like Figure 5 As shown, in one specific embodiment of this application, the insulating housing 1 is further provided with pin header holes 14. The pin header holes 14 are used for the pins on the main circuit board 4 to pass through the insulating housing 1. The pin header holes 14 guide the pins, effectively preventing connection failures or performance degradation caused by path deviations or improper angles. In addition, the pin header holes 14 provide support after the pins are inserted, making the connection between the pins and the pin holder more secure and effectively preventing loosening or detachment caused by vibration or external forces.

[0057] like Figure 5As shown in a specific embodiment of this application, the inner wall of the pin header hole 14 is provided with limiting teeth 15. When the pin header is inserted into the pin header hole 14, the limiting teeth 15 correspond to the slots on the pin header, which not only ensures the accuracy of the pin header's position in the pin header hole 14, but also provides stable support and guidance for the pin header through the interaction between the limiting teeth 15 and the slots, effectively avoiding poor connection or performance degradation caused by positional offset or angular deviation.

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, in one specific embodiment of this application, the insulating housing 1 is further provided with a guide protrusion 16. The guide protrusion 16 is used to extend into the positioning hole 21 on the expansion circuit board 2, so as to guide and position the expansion circuit board 2 before the pin headers make formal contact with the pin header holes 14 on the insulating housing 1.

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, in one specific embodiment of this application, the insulating housing 1 further includes a hook portion 17. The base end of the hook portion 17 is connected to the insulating housing 1, and the hook end of the hook portion 17 is hooked to the expansion circuit board 2. Specifically, the hook end of the hook portion 17 can hook onto the edge of the expansion circuit board 2 or a reserved hole, thereby achieving a stable connection between the expansion circuit board 2 and the insulating housing 1, effectively preventing the expansion circuit board 2 from loosening or falling off due to vibration, impact, or other factors.

[0060] This application also provides an electronic device including the expansion circuit board bracket of the above embodiments, and therefore also has the advantages of the expansion circuit board bracket of the above embodiments. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the expansion circuit board bracket is fixed to the main circuit board 4 or other support structures of the electronic device by fasteners or snap-fit ​​structures.

[0061] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An expansion circuit board bracket, characterized in that, include: An insulating housing (1) has at least two mounting areas (11) for mounting an extension circuit board (2); The conductive element (3) is disposed inside the insulating shell (1) and is integral with the insulating shell (1).

2. The expansion circuit board bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The conductive component (3) includes a connecting portion (31) and at least two conductive contacts. Each conductive contact is disposed in a corresponding mounting area (11) and electrically connected to the corresponding expansion circuit board (2). The connecting portion (31) is electrically connected to each conductive contact.

3. The expansion circuit board bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The conductive element (3) further includes a protruding post (32) that extends into the mounting area (11) and the conductive contact is disposed on the protruding post (32).

4. The expansion circuit board bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The protruding post (32) is also provided with a connecting hole (33), which is used to install conductive fasteners to form an electrical connection with the expansion circuit board (2).

5. The expansion circuit board bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The insulating shell (1) has a reinforcing rib (12) on one side, and the reinforcing rib (12) is sleeved on one end of the protruding column (32).

6. The expansion circuit board bracket as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The insulating shell (1) is also provided with a through hole (13) on the other side, and the through hole (13) corresponds to the other end of the protruding column (32).

7. The expansion circuit board bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The insulating housing (1) is also provided with a pin header hole (14), which is used for the pin headers on the circuit board to pass through the insulating housing (1).

8. The expansion circuit board bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The insulating housing (1) is also provided with a guide protrusion (16), which is used to extend into the positioning hole (21) on the expansion circuit board (2).

9. The expansion circuit board bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The insulating housing (1) also includes a hook portion (17), the base end of which is connected to the insulating housing (1), and the hook end of which is hooked to the expansion circuit board (2).

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes the expansion circuit board bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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