Novel horizontal TYPE-C connector

Abstract

The utility model provides a novel horizontal TYPE-C connector, which comprises an outer shell, an inner shell, a rubber core and a rear cover, the outer shell and the inner shell are welded through laser, the rubber core is installed in the inner shell, the inner shell and the rubber core are buckled together through an inner shell and rubber core buckling position, and the rear cover is installed in the inner shell. The shell and the rubber core are buckled together through the shell and rubber core buckling positions, the back cover covers the back face of the shell, four fixing feet distributed in a square shape are arranged at the bottom of the shell, the terminal board is installed on the back of the rubber core and abuts against the back cover, and a plurality of terminal heads distributed side by side at intervals are arranged at the bottom of the terminal board. Limiting pins are arranged on the left side and the right side of the terminal head respectively. The novel horizontal TYPE-C connector is reasonable in structural design, convenient to assemble and high in stability, and the overall strength of TYPE-C in the application process can be effectively enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of USB device technology, specifically to a novel horizontal TYPE-C connector. Background Technology

[0002] There are three different forms of USB interfaces: TYPE-A, TYPE-B, and TYPE-C. TYPE-C is much smaller than both TYPE-A and TYPE-B and is the latest USB interface form factor standard.

[0003] Existing horizontal Type-C female connectors typically consist of a housing, a plastic body, and terminal blocks. The terminal blocks are encased within the plastic body, and the housing is fitted onto the plastic body. When connecting to a terminal device, the connection is primarily achieved through the housing and the terminal device's circuit board. However, since the Type-C female connector mainly connects to the circuit board through the housing, this connection strength between the Type-C female connector and the circuit board is insufficient and easily damaged.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical deficiencies, existing technologies offer relevant solutions. For example, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN219717328U discloses a double-shell horizontal TYPE-C female connector, comprising: a first shell; a plastic component disposed within the first shell; a terminal block partially enclosed within the plastic component, with both ends of the terminal block exposed outside the plastic component; and a second shell fitted onto the first shell. This horizontal TYPE-C female connector features a double-shell structure consisting of the first and second shells, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the horizontal TYPE-C female connector and the circuit board of the terminal device, increasing the destructive force of the horizontal TYPE-C female connector, and making it less prone to damage. However, how to enhance the connection strength between the first and second shells, and the connection strength between the plastic component and the first and second shells, thereby improving the overall strength of the TYPE-C connector during application, remains a technical problem that needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model proposes a new type of horizontal TYPE-C connector with a reasonable structural design, which can effectively enhance the overall strength of TYPE-C during application.

[0006] To achieve the above technical solution, this utility model provides a novel horizontal TYPE-C connector, comprising: a shell, an inner shell, a core, and a rear cover. The shell and the inner shell are laser-welded together. The core is installed inside the inner shell, and the inner shell and the core are fastened together by a set inner shell-core fastening position. The shell and the core are also fastened together by a set shell-core fastening position. The rear cover is fitted onto the back of the shell. Both ends of the rear cover are provided with inwardly bent rear cover latches, which are fastened together with rear cover snaps provided on the side of the shell. The bottom of the shell is provided with four square-distributed fixing feet. A terminal plate is installed on the back of the core and abuts against the rear cover. The bottom of the terminal plate is provided with multiple parallel and spaced terminal heads, and limit feet are provided on the left and right sides of the terminal heads.

[0007] In the above technical solution, by using laser welding between the outer shell and the inner shell, the connection strength between the outer shell and the inner shell can be effectively improved. At the same time, the installation structure of the rubber core is designed to be snapped into the inner shell and the outer shell respectively, and special snapping positions are set for the inner shell and the rubber core, which can ensure the stability of the installation position of the rubber core and improve the connection stability between the rubber core and the inner shell and the outer shell. By setting a back cover, and the back cover also adopting a snapping structure with the outer shell, the protection of the rubber core can be further strengthened.

[0008] Preferably, the outer shell is provided with multiple laser welding holes. After the laser welding holes on the outer shell are connected to the inner shell, they are welded together by laser. This not only facilitates the construction of laser welding, but also significantly improves the connection strength between the outer shell and the inner shell.

[0009] Preferably, the inner sides of the top and bottom surfaces of the inner shell are provided with inwardly protruding ribs. Their function is to make contact with the male head when the male head is inserted into the female head, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the male head and the female head.

[0010] Preferably, two parallel inner buckle strips are provided on both the left and right sides of the outer shell. The four inner buckle strips form four bending and fixing positions, which are used to fix the rubber core and prevent it from moving forward. They clamp the rubber core with the front and rear of the back cover to prevent the rubber core from shaking.

[0011] Preferably, a reinforcing rib is welded to the outer surface of the outer shell to enhance structural strength and prevent deformation during electroplating or transportation that would render the device unusable.

[0012] The advantages of this novel horizontal TYPE-C connector are as follows: This novel horizontal TYPE-C connector has a reasonable structural design, is easy to assemble, and has strong stability. By using laser welding between the outer shell and the inner shell, the connection strength between the outer shell and the inner shell can be effectively improved. Simultaneously, the mounting structure of the rubber core is designed to engage with both the inner shell and the outer shell, with specially provided engagement positions for the inner shell and the rubber core, ensuring the stable installation position of the rubber core and improving the connection stability between the rubber core and the inner and outer shells. This effectively enhances the overall strength of the TYPE-C connector during application. The addition of a back cover, which also uses an engagement structure with the outer shell, further strengthens the protection of the rubber core. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural assembly drawing of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Inner shell; 3. Rubber core; 4. Rear cover; 5. Inner shell and rubber core fastening position; 6. Outer shell and rubber core fastening position; 7. Rear cover latch; 8. Rear cover buckle; 9. Inner snap strip of outer shell; 10. Fixing foot; 11. Reinforcing rib; 12. Laser weld hole; 13. Inner protruding rib; 14. Terminal plate; 15. Limiting foot; 16. Terminal head. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Example: A novel horizontal TYPE-C connector.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 6As shown, a novel horizontal TYPE-C connector includes: a housing 1, an inner housing 2, a core 3, and a rear cover 4. The housing 1 has multiple laser welding holes 12. These holes 12 are aligned with the inner housing 2 and then laser-welded together, facilitating laser welding and significantly improving the connection strength between the housing 1 and the inner housing 2. The core 3 is installed inside the inner housing 2, and the inner housing 2 and core 3 are fastened together by inner housing-core fastening positions 5. The housing 1 and core 3 are also fastened together by two housing-core fastening positions 6, ensuring stable installation of the core 3 and improving the connection stability between the core 3 and the inner housing 2 and housing 1. The back cover 4 is fitted onto the back of the outer shell 1. Both ends of the back cover 4 are provided with inwardly bent back cover lugs 7. The back cover lugs 7 are fastened together with the back cover buckles 8 provided on the side of the outer shell 1. The bottom of the outer shell 1 is provided with four square-distributed fixing feet 10. The terminal plate 14 is installed on the back of the core 3 and abuts against the back cover 4. The back cover 4 can enhance the protection of the core 3 and the terminal plate 14. The bottom of the terminal plate 14 is provided with multiple parallel and spaced terminal heads 16. Limiting feet 15 are provided on the left and right sides of the terminal heads 16 respectively.

[0023] In this embodiment, the inner surfaces of the top and bottom surfaces of the inner shell 2 are provided with inwardly protruding inner ribs 13. Their function is to ensure that when the male connector is inserted into the female connector, the inner ribs 13 contact the male connector, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the male connector and the female connector. The left and right ends of the outer shell 1 are each provided with two parallel and spaced inner shell retaining strips 9. These four inner shell retaining strips 9 form four bent fixing positions, which fix the rubber core 3, preventing it from moving forward. They also clamp the rubber core 3 with the rear cover 4 from the front and back, thus preventing the rubber core 3 from shaking. A reinforcing rib 11 is welded to the outer surface of the outer shell 1. Its function is to enhance structural strength and prevent deformation during electroplating or transportation that would render it unusable.

[0024] This novel horizontal TYPE-C connector features a reasonable structural design, convenient assembly, and strong stability. By employing laser welding between the outer shell 1 and the inner shell 2, the connection strength between them is effectively improved. Simultaneously, the mounting structure of the core 3 is designed to engage with both the inner shell 2 and the outer shell 1, with dedicated engagement positions 5 (inner shell to core) and 6 (outer shell to core). This ensures the stable mounting position of the core 3 and enhances the connection stability between the core 3 and the inner shell 2 and outer shell 1, effectively strengthening the overall strength of the TYPE-C connector during application. The inclusion of a rear cover 4, which also employs an engagement structure with the outer shell 1, further strengthens the protection of the core 3.

[0025] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. However, the present utility model should not be limited to the content disclosed in the embodiment and the accompanying drawings. Therefore, any equivalent or modified embodiments made without departing from the spirit disclosed in the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A new horizontal TYPE-C connector, characterized by Include: The shell, inner shell, rubber core and back cover, wherein the shell and the inner shell are welded by laser, the rubber core is installed in the inner shell, and the inner shell and the rubber core are buckled together by the inner shell and the rubber core buckling position, the shell and the rubber core are also buckled together by the shell and the rubber core buckling position, the back cover covers the back of the shell, the left and right ends of the back cover are provided with inwardly bent back cover buckling ears, the back cover buckling ears are buckled together with the back cover buckling ears arranged on the side of the shell, the bottom of the shell is provided with four square distribution fixing feet, the terminal plate is installed on the back of the rubber core and abuts against the back cover, the bottom of the terminal plate is provided with a plurality of side-by-side interval distribution terminal heads, and the left and right sides of the terminal head are respectively provided with limiting feet.

2. The new horizontal TYPE-C connector of claim 1, wherein: A plurality of laser welding holes are arranged on the shell, and the laser welding holes arranged on the shell are welded together by laser after being butted with the inner shell.

3. The new horizontal TYPE-C connector of claim 1, wherein: The inner side of the top surface and the bottom surface of the inner shell is provided with an inwardly protruding inner protruding rib.

4. The new horizontal TYPE-C connector of claim 1, wherein: Two outer shell inner buckling strips are arranged on the left and right end sides of the shell.

5. The new horizontal TYPE-C connector of claim 1, wherein: A reinforcing rib is welded on the outer side of the shell.

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