Connector and computer
By designing male and female connectors that integrate multiple contact groups, a simplified connection for various computer interfaces is achieved, solving the problem of difficult interface installation and improving installation convenience and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
The various types of interfaces in computers result in numerous interface connection points, making installation difficult and assembly inconvenient.
Design a connector in which the male and female heads are each equipped with multiple contact groups, so that contact groups with different functions can be integrated into the same connector, and multiple interfaces can be connected by a single plug.
It simplifies the connection process of multiple interfaces, improves the convenience of installation and production efficiency, reduces interface connection points, and enhances the simplicity of assembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer structure technology, and in particular to a connector and a computer. Background Technology
[0002] As is well known, in the field of computers, it is necessary to connect various interfaces. For example, the interfaces on the motherboard are connected to the corresponding interfaces on the front panel via ribbon cables.
[0003] However, the types of various interfaces are often different. In related technologies, different interfaces are connected independently, which results in a large number of interface connection points, making installation difficult and assembly inconvenient.
[0004] Therefore, how to facilitate the connection of multiple interfaces is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0005] This application provides a connector to at least solve the problem of inconvenient connection of various interfaces in the related art.
[0006] This application provides a computer, including: the connector described above;
[0007] The motherboard, and one of the male connector and female connector of the connector is located on the motherboard;
[0008] The chassis has an interface on its front panel, and another of the male and female connectors is located in the chassis and connected to the interface via a ribbon cable.
[0009] This application integrates contact groups with different functions into a single connector by providing at least two first contact groups on the male connector and at least two second contact groups on the female connector. Furthermore, by ensuring that each first contact group and each second contact group with the same function is at least one, multiple contact groups with the same function are integrated into a single connector, thereby achieving the integration of two or more interfaces. During installation, a single insertion of the male and female connectors connects each corresponding first and second contact group, thus enabling the connection of two or more interfaces. Therefore, this solves the technical problem of inconvenient connection of multiple interfaces, achieving the technical effect of convenient connection and simple installation for multiple interfaces. Attached Figure Description
[0010] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments 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.
[0011] Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connector provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model when the first contact group and the second contact group are in contact and connected;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the male connector head;
[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connector female head;
[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the male connector head with the first and second fixing holes;
[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the male and female connectors in their mating state.
[0016] The above figures include the following reference numerals:
[0017] 1- Connector male connector; 11- First contact group; 111- Third contact group; 112- Fourth contact group; 113- Fifth contact group; 12- Boss portion; 121- First boss portion; 122- Second boss portion; 123- Third boss portion; 2- Connector female connector; 21- Second contact group; 211- Seventh contact group; 212- Eighth contact group; 213- Ninth contact group; 22- Mating hole; 221- First mating hole; 222- Second mating hole; 223- Third mating hole;
[0018] 10-Connector; 20-Main board; 201-First mounting hole; 202-Second mounting hole; 203-First fastener; 204-Second fastener; 30-Chassis; 40-Flat cable; 50-First PCB board. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.
[0020] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can be internal connections between two elements. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" include the described situation and situations similar to the described situation, the range of which is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism can be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate equality can be, for example, a difference between the two equal items being less than or equal to 5% of either one. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0022] The embodiments of this application provide a connector, and the device is described in detail in conjunction with the structure and working principle of the connector.
[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 The connector includes a male connector 1 and a female connector 2. The male connector 1 includes at least two first contact groups 11 for implementing at least two different functions, and the number of first contact groups 11 implementing each identical function is at least one. The female connector 2 is used to mate with the male connector 1 and includes a second contact group 21 that is connected to the first contact group 11.
[0024] It is understandable that the number of the second contact group 21 is the same as the number of the first contact group 11, and the position of the second contact group 21 corresponds to the position of the first contact group 11, so that after the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are mated and inserted, the corresponding first contact group 11 and the second contact group 21 can be made in contact and conduction, thereby realizing the corresponding function.
[0025] In other words, this embodiment integrates contact groups with different functions into the same connector by setting at least two first contact groups 11 on the male connector 1 and at least two second contact groups 21 on the female connector 2. Furthermore, by ensuring that each type of first contact group 11 and each type of second contact group 21 with the same function is at least one, multiple contact groups with the same function are integrated into the same connector, thereby achieving the integration of two or more interfaces. During installation, a single insertion of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 connects each corresponding first contact group 11 to the second contact group 21, thus enabling the connection of two or more interfaces. This facilitates multi-interface connection and simplifies installation.
[0026] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2. As long as the male connector 1 can realize the setting of more than two first contacts and the female connector 2 can realize the setting of more than two second contacts, and can ensure that when the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are plugged in, the non-corresponding first contact group 11 and second contact group 21 will not interfere with each other.
[0027] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the male connector 1 includes at least two stepped bosses 12, and the circumferential side of each boss 12 is provided with at least one first contact group 11. Correspondingly, the female connector 2 includes at least two stepped mating holes 22, that is, multiple mating holes 22 form stepped holes. The mating holes 22 are mated to the bosses 12, and the inner circumferential surface of the mating holes 22 is provided with at least one second contact group 21.
[0028] In other words, in this embodiment, the male connector 1 is a protruding structure and the female connector 2 is a recessed structure. Thus, during assembly, the stepped structure formed by the boss 12 can be inserted into the stepped hole formed by the mating hole 22. This structure is simple and facilitates installation guidance, etc.
[0029] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific shape of the boss portion 12 and the mating hole 22, as long as the two fit together to ensure that the corresponding first contact group 11 and second contact group 21 make contact and conduct. For example, the cross-sectional shape of the boss portion 12 can be circular, arc-shaped, triangular, quadrilateral or other polygonal, etc.
[0030] Additionally, it should be noted that the above embodiments do not specifically limit the number of contacts included in the first contact group 11. Each first contact group 11 may contain one or at least two contacts, which can be determined according to the function implemented by the first contact group 11. Furthermore, it can be understood that the number of contacts included in each second contact group 21 is the same as the number of contacts included in the corresponding first contact group 11.
[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a first contact group 11 containing a different number of contacts is provided on different boss portions 12.
[0032] It is understandable that the multiple bosses 12 are distributed in a stepped manner. Typically, the circumferential dimensions of the cross-sections of bosses 12 located at different levels are different. Therefore, by placing the first contact groups 11 with different numbers of contacts on different bosses 12, it is beneficial to rationally distribute the first contact groups 11. For example, placing the first contact group 11 with a relatively large number of contacts on the bosses 12 with a relatively large circumferential dimension of the cross-section, and placing the first contact group 11 with a relatively small number of contacts on the bosses 12 with a relatively small circumferential dimension of the cross-section, can fully utilize the circumferential sides of each boss 12, resulting in a rational layout of the first contact groups 11. Furthermore, it is understandable that different first contact groups 11 with different numbers of contacts are typically used to achieve different functions. Therefore, placing the first contact groups 11 with different numbers of contacts on different bosses 12 facilitates the partitioning of the first contact groups 11 that achieve different functions, and makes connection easier, etc.
[0033] It is understandable that, corresponding to the distribution of the first contact group 11, the second contact group 21, containing a different number of contacts, is disposed on the sidewalls of different mating holes 22. The multiple mating holes 22 are distributed in a stepped manner. Typically, the circumferential dimensions of the cross-section of mating holes 22 located at different steps are different. Therefore, by disposing of the second contact groups 21, containing a different number of contacts, on the sidewalls of different mating holes 22, it is beneficial to rationally distribute the second contact groups 21. For example, disposing of the second contact group 21 containing a relatively large number of contacts in a relatively large mating hole 22, and disposing of the second contact group 21 containing a relatively small number of contacts in a relatively small mating hole 22, can fully utilize the circumferential sidewalls of each mating hole 22, resulting in a rational layout of the second contact groups 21. In addition, it is understandable that different second contact groups 21 with different numbers of contacts are usually used to achieve different functions. Therefore, setting the second contact groups 21 with different numbers of contacts in different mating holes 22 is beneficial to partition the second contact groups 21 that achieve different functions, and facilitates connection, etc.
[0034] Furthermore, first contact groups 11 containing the same number of contacts are disposed on the same boss portion 12. For example, the same number of first contact groups 11 can be disposed on different sides of the boss portion 12. It is understood that multiple first contact groups 11 for performing the same function each contain the same number of contacts. Therefore, at least two first contact groups 11 for performing the same function can be disposed on different sides of the same boss portion 12 to achieve the connection of two or more interfaces with the same function. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of contacts contained in first contact groups 11 for performing different functions can also be the same. For example, the first contact group 11 for supporting the audio interface includes 9 contacts, and the first contact group 11 for meeting the requirements of the switch and indicator lights on the front panel of the computer chassis 30 also includes 9 contacts. That is, the number of contacts in different first contact groups 11 for performing different functions can be the same. In this case, different first contact groups 11 for performing different functions can also be disposed on the same boss portion 12 in order to make full and reasonable use of the space of the boss portion 12.
[0035] For example, in some embodiments, the first contact group 11 for supporting the audio interface and the first contact group 11 for meeting the switch and indicator light requirements of the front panel of the computer chassis 30 are provided on the same boss 12 and located on two opposite sides of the boss 12.
[0036] It is understood that, corresponding to the distribution of the first contact group 11, the second contact group 21 containing the same number of contacts is disposed in the same mating hole 22. For example, the same number of second contact groups 21 can be disposed on the inner wall surface of the mating hole 22 at different orientations. It is understood that the multiple second contact groups 21 used to achieve the same function each contain the same number of contacts. Therefore, at least two second contact groups 21 that achieve the same function can be disposed on different side walls of the same mating hole 22 to achieve the connection of two or more interfaces with the same function. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of contacts included in the second contact group 21 that implements different functions can also be the same. For example, the second contact group 21 for supporting the audio interface includes 9 contacts, and the second contact group 21 for meeting the requirements of the switch and indicator lights on the front panel of the computer chassis 30 also includes 9 contacts. That is, the number of contacts in different second contact groups 21 that implement different functions can be the same. In this case, different second contact groups 21 that implement different functions can also be provided in the same mating hole 22 so as to make full and reasonable use of the inner wall space of the mating hole 22.
[0037] It should be noted that the above embodiments do not limit the functions implemented by each first contact group 11, and those skilled in the art can set the first contact group 11 according to actual needs.
[0038] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the first contact group 11 includes at least one third contact group 111, and / or at least one fourth contact group 112, and / or at least one fifth contact group 113 and / or at least one sixth contact group. A third contact group 111 is used to support a USB Type-C interface; a fourth contact group 112 is used to support a USB interface; a fifth contact group 113 is used to support an audio interface; and a sixth contact group is used to meet the requirements of a switch and indicator light on the front panel of the computer chassis 30.
[0039] In other words, the connector in this embodiment integrates functions for supporting USB Type-C interfaces and / or USB interfaces and / or audio interfaces and / or switches and indicator lights. When the first contact group 11 simultaneously includes the third contact group 111, the fourth contact group 112, the fifth contact group 113, and the sixth contact group, the connector can integrate the functions of USB Type-C interface, USB interface, audio interface, and switch and indicator light. That is, through a single insertion of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, the circuit conduction of at least one USB Type-C interface, at least one USB interface, at least one audio interface, and at least one switch and indicator light can be achieved, realizing the synchronous connection of at least one USB Type-C interface, at least one USB interface, at least one audio interface, and at least one switch and indicator light.
[0040] Understandably, the third contact group 111 is used to support the USB Type-C interface. A USB Type-C interface requires 19 pins or 24 pins, for example, a USB 3.0 Type-C interface requires 19 pins. Therefore, the third contact group 111 includes 19 or 24 contacts. The fourth contact group 112 is used to support the USB interface. A USB interface requires 13 pins. Therefore, the fourth contact group 112 includes 13 contacts. The fifth contact group 113 is used to support the audio interface. An audio interface requires 9 pins. Therefore, the fifth contact group 113 includes 9 contacts. The sixth contact group is used to meet the requirements of switches and indicator lights. A switch and indicator light require 9 pins. Therefore, the sixth contact group includes 9 contacts.
[0041] like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the first contact group 11 includes four third contact groups 111, four fourth contact groups 112, one fifth contact group 113, and one sixth contact group. The male connector 1 includes three bosses 12, namely a first boss 121, a second boss 122, and a third boss 123. The first boss 121, the second boss 122, and the third boss 123 are connected sequentially to form a stepped structure. The centers of the first boss 121, the second boss 122, and the third boss 123 are collinear, and the first boss 121... The cross-sectional shape of the second boss portion 122 and the third boss portion 123 is quadrilateral. The side length of the first boss portion 121 is less than the side length of the second boss portion 122, and the side length of the second boss portion 122 is less than the side length of the third boss portion 123. Four third contact groups 111 are respectively provided on the four sides of the third boss portion 123, four fourth contact groups 112 are respectively provided on the four sides of the second boss portion 122, and a fifth contact group 113 and a sixth contact group are respectively provided on the two opposite sides of the first boss portion 121.
[0042] In other words, the connector in this embodiment can realize the synchronous connection of the functional interfaces corresponding to the four third contact groups 111, the four fourth contact groups 112, the fifth contact group 113, and the sixth contact group.
[0043] Similarly, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second contact group 21 includes four seventh contact groups 211, four eighth contact groups 212, one ninth contact group 213, and one tenth contact group. The connector female head 2 includes three mating holes 22, namely a first mating hole 221, a second mating hole 222, and a third mating hole 223. The first mating hole 221, the second mating hole 222, and the third mating hole 223 are connected sequentially to form a stepped hole. The centers of the first mating hole 221, the second mating hole 222, and the third mating hole 223 are collinear, and the first mating hole 221, the second mating hole 222, and the third mating hole 223 are collinear. Both the first mating hole 222 and the third mating hole 223 have quadrilateral cross-sectional shapes. The side length of the first mating hole 221 is shorter than the side length of the second mating hole 222, and the side length of the second mating hole 222 is shorter than the side length of the third mating hole 223. Four seventh contact groups 211 are respectively located on the four sides of the third mating hole 223, four eighth contact groups 212 are respectively located on the four sides of the second mating hole 222, and a ninth contact group 213 and a tenth contact group are respectively located on the two opposite sides of the first mating hole 221.
[0044] In addition, when the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are plugged in, in order to ensure that the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 can be plugged in smoothly, in some embodiments, one of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 is provided with a first guide positioning part, and the other is provided with a second guide positioning part for sliding cooperation with the first guide positioning part.
[0045] In other words, when connecting the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, the first guide positioning part and the second guide positioning part are aligned and inserted. During the insertion process of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, the first guide positioning part and the second guide positioning part slide relative to each other. The relative sliding of the first guide positioning part and the second guide positioning part achieves the guiding and limiting function of the installation of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, which helps to improve the smoothness and reliability of the insertion of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2.
[0046] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the first guide positioning part and the second guide positioning part, as long as the first guide positioning part and the second guide positioning part can slide together. For example, in some embodiments, the first guide positioning part is a positioning pin and the second guide positioning part is a pin hole. That is, the correct insertion position of the connector male head 1 and the connector female head 2 is ensured by the sliding fit between the positioning pin and the pin hole.
[0047] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In addition to the connectors described above, this utility model also provides a computer including the connectors disclosed in the above embodiments. The computer further includes a motherboard 20 and a chassis 30. The front panel of the chassis 30 is provided with an interface. One of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 of the connector is located on the motherboard 20, and the other of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 is located on the chassis 30 and connected to the interface via a ribbon cable 40. For the structure of the motherboard 20, the chassis 30, and other parts of the computer, please refer to relevant technologies; details will not be repeated here.
[0048] The key point of this embodiment is that the connector disclosed in any of the above embodiments is applied to a computer, and combined with the ribbon cable 40, it is used to connect the interfaces on the front panel of the chassis 30 to the motherboard 20. Since this connector integrates contact groups that perform different functions, different functional interfaces can be connected through a single insertion of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2. Therefore, when this connector is applied to a computer, multiple interfaces on the front panel can be connected in one go, reducing installation operations, making installation convenient, facilitating computer assembly, and improving production efficiency.
[0049] Furthermore, considering ease of installation, in some embodiments, one of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 is located on the back of the motherboard 20, and the other is located on the inner wall of the chassis 30 corresponding to the motherboard 20. For example, the male connector 1 is located on the back of the motherboard 20, and the female connector 2 is located on the inner wall of the chassis 30; or conversely, that is, the female connector 2 is located on the back of the motherboard 20, and the male connector 1 is located on the inner wall of the chassis 30. The following description uses the example of the male connector 1 being located on the back of the motherboard 20 and the female connector 2 being located on the inner wall of the chassis 30.
[0050] Understandably, the male connector 1 is located on the back of the motherboard 20, and the female connector 2 is located on the inner wall of the chassis 30. During the process of installing the motherboard 20 into the chassis 30, the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are simultaneously aligned and plugged in. In this way, when the motherboard 20 is installed in the chassis 30, the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are plugged in. That is, the action of connecting the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 is combined into the installation of the motherboard 20, eliminating the need for the subsequent separate plugging of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, further simplifying the installation steps.
[0051] In addition, after the motherboard 20 is installed in place, the connector is located between the motherboard 20 and the inner wall of the chassis. Since there will be a certain distance between the motherboard 20 and the inner wall of the chassis after the motherboard 20 is correctly installed, there is just enough space to accommodate the connector by placing it between the motherboard 20 and the inner wall of the chassis, so there is no need to develop additional space for the connector.
[0052] Additionally, it is understandable that the male connector 1 is located on the back of the motherboard 20, meaning it becomes a structural component on the motherboard 20, and the motherboard 20 manufacturer can place it in a designated position. The female connector 2 is located on the inner wall of the chassis 30, meaning it becomes a structural component within the chassis 30. Therefore, the chassis 30 manufacturer can place and fix the female connector 2 in a designated position. It is understood that the positions of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 correspond to each other, ensuring that when the motherboard 20 is installed into the chassis 30, the male connector 1 and female connector 2 can be aligned and plugged in. In this way, when assembling the motherboard 20 and chassis 30, the user only needs to install the motherboard 20 into the chassis 30 using standard procedures, ensuring that the male connector 1 and female connector 2 are successfully matched and plugged in.
[0053] In addition, such as Figure 5As shown, to facilitate the connection of the male connector 1 or female connector 2 located on the chassis 30 to the interfaces on the front panel of the chassis 30, in some embodiments, the other of the male connector 1 and female connector 2 is connected to a first PCB board 50. The first PCB board 50 is connected to the inner wall of the chassis, and the ribbon cable 40 is connected to the first PCB board 50. It is understood that when the female connector 2 is located on the inner wall of the chassis, the female connector 2 is connected to the first PCB board 50; when the male connector 1 is located on the inner wall of the chassis, the male connector 1 is connected to the first PCB board 50. The following explanation uses the example of the female connector 2 being connected to the first PCB board 50.
[0054] In other words, in this embodiment, the connector female head 2 is connected to the inner wall of the chassis via the first PCB board 50. Simultaneously, one end of the ribbon cable 40 is connected to the first PCB board 50. The design of the first PCB board 50 facilitates the connection between the ribbon cable 40 and the connector female head 2. It can be understood that the other end of the ribbon cable 40 is connected to the various interfaces on the front panel of the chassis 30. In some embodiments, the front panel of the chassis 30 is provided with a second PCB board, and the other end of the ribbon cable 40 is connected to the second PCB board to facilitate the connection between the ribbon cable 40 and the various interfaces on the front panel of the chassis 30. Understandably, the ribbon cable 40 is directly connected to the first PCB board 50, and current conduction is achieved through the connection between the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, avoiding a direct connection between the ribbon cable 40 and the motherboard 20. In related technologies, when the ribbon cable 40 is connected to the motherboard 20, it is necessary to pull the ribbon cable 40 during connection, which can easily cause the ribbon cable 40 to detach from the interface on the front panel of the chassis 30. Therefore, the connection structure in this embodiment can increase the assembly firmness of the ribbon cable 40 and prevent the ribbon cable 40 from detaching when pulled.
[0055] Additionally, it should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific connection method between the connector and the first PCB board 50, nor the specific connection method between the first PCB board 50 and the chassis 30. For example, the connector female head 2 is soldered to the first PCB board 50, and the first PCB board 50 is soldered or fixed to the inner wall of the chassis using fasteners. Considering space constraints, the first PCB board 50 is attached to the inner wall of the chassis.
[0056] Furthermore, to improve the heat dissipation of the ribbon cable 40, in some embodiments, the ribbon cable 40 is attached to the inner wall of the chassis. That is, in this embodiment, the ribbon cable 40 is routed along the inner wall of the chassis. In this way, the chassis wall can be used to assist in the heat dissipation of the ribbon cable 40. Since the ribbon cable 40 needs to provide a large power supply current when the interfaces on the front panel of the chassis 30 are fully loaded, this routing method is beneficial to utilize the contact heat dissipation of the chassis wall to dissipate the heat of the ribbon cable 40, avoid the ribbon cable 40 from overheating, and ensure the reliability of the ribbon cable 40.
[0057] It should be noted that, for ease of assembly, the connector female head 2, the first PCB board 50 and the ribbon cable 40 can be directly integrated into the chassis 30 by the chassis 30 manufacturer.
[0058] Additionally, it should be noted that the above embodiments do not limit the specific number of ribbon cables 40; the number of ribbon cables 40 can be one or at least two.
[0059] In some embodiments, the ribbon cable 40 is an FFC ribbon cable 40. It is understood that the FFC ribbon cable 40 can support up to 120 pins. Therefore, when the total number of contacts contained in all first contact groups 11 of the connector is less than or equal to 120 pins, one FFC ribbon cable 40 is sufficient. That is, one FFC ribbon cable 40 can be connected between the connector female 2 and the interface on the front panel of the chassis 30. For example, when the front panel of the chassis 30 has a maximum of four USB 3.0 ports and one USB 3.0 Type-C port, one FFC ribbon cable 40 can be used. When the total number of contacts in all first contact groups 11 of the connector is greater than 120 pins, one FFC cable 40 cannot meet the power supply current requirements. Therefore, at least two FFC cables 40 are required. That is, at least two FFC cables 40 are connected between the connector female 2 and the interface on the front panel of the chassis 30. For example, when the number of USB Type-C interfaces on the front panel of the chassis 30 reaches three or four, two FFC cables 40 are required to connect the connector to each interface on the front panel of the chassis 30.
[0060] It should be noted that as long as the FFC cable 40 can meet all the contact requirements of the connector, the fewer the number of FFC cables 40, the better. In other words, after the computer adopts the connector disclosed in any of the above embodiments, it is also beneficial to reduce the number of cables 40 and improve the neatness of the inside of the chassis 30.
[0061] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, in order to improve the reliability of the connection between the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, in some embodiments, the motherboard 20 includes a first fixing hole 201 and a second fixing hole 202 for connection with the chassis 30 by fasteners, and one of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 is located between the first fixing hole 201 and the second fixing hole 202.
[0062] Understandably, after the motherboard 20 is installed, fasteners are used to secure it to the chassis 30, thus connecting the motherboard 20 and the chassis 30 and ensuring that their relative positions remain stable. For clarity, please refer to... Figure 4 and Figure 5The fastener passing through the first fixing hole 201 is called the first fastener 203, and the fastener passing through the second fixing hole 202 is called the second fastener 204. That is, when the motherboard 20 is installed in place, the first fastener 203 passes through the first fixing hole 201 to lock the motherboard 20 to the chassis 30, and the second fastener 204 passes through the second fixing hole 202 to lock the motherboard 20 to the chassis 30.
[0063] One of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 is located between the first fixing hole 201 and the second fixing hole 202. Taking the male connector 1 as an example, which is located on the motherboard 20, the male connector 1 is located between the first fixing hole 201 and the second fixing hole 202. That is, it is equivalent to the connector being located between the two fixing points of the motherboard 20 and the chassis 30. In this way, when the motherboard 20 is fixed to the chassis 30 by fasteners, the connector can be clamped between the motherboard 20 and the chassis 30. The fastening force of the first fastener 203 and the second fastener 204 can ensure the stability and reliability of the connection between the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, thereby avoiding the need to design an additional fixing device specifically for fixing the connector.
[0064] It is understandable that the male connector 1 is located between the first fixing hole 201 and the second fixing hole 202. This also facilitates the positioning of the male connector 1 using the first fixing hole 201 and the second fixing hole 202. That is, when the male connector 1 is installed on the motherboard 20, the position of the first fixing hole 201 and / or the second fixing hole 202 is used to position the male connector 1, so that the male connector 1 has a preset positional relationship with the first fixing hole 201 and the second fixing hole 202. This helps to ensure the correctness of the position of the male connector 1 and facilitates the precise alignment of the male connector 1 with the female connector 2 located on the chassis 30.
[0065] The connector and computer provided in this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this application without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A connector characterized by comprising: The application relates to a connector, comprising: a male connector (1) comprising at least two first contact groups (11) for realizing at least two different functions, the number of the first contact groups (11) realizing each same function being at least one; a female connector (2) for mating with the male connector (1), the female connector (2) comprising second contact groups (21) corresponding to the first contact groups (11) and being in conduction with the first contact groups (11).
2. The connector of claim 1, wherein The male connector (1) comprises at least two stepped boss portions (12), and the circumferential side of each boss portion (12) is provided with at least one first contact group (11).
3. The connector of claim 2, wherein The first contact groups (11) containing different numbers of contacts are arranged in different boss portions (12).
4. The connector of claim 1, wherein The first contact groups (11) comprise: at least one third contact group (111) for supporting a USB Type-C interface; and / or, at least one fourth contact group (112) for supporting a USB interface; and / or, at least one fifth contact group (113) for supporting an audio interface; and / or, at least one sixth contact group for meeting the switch and indicator lamp requirements of the front panel of a computer case (30).
5. The connector of any one of claims 1-4, wherein, One of the male connector (1) and the female connector (2) is provided with a first guide positioning portion, and the other is provided with a second guide positioning portion for slidingly matching the first guide positioning portion.
6. A computer, characterized by The application further relates to a computer, comprising: the connector (10) according to any one of claims 1-5; a mainboard (20), one of the male connector (1) and the female connector (2) of the connector (10) being arranged on the mainboard (20); a case (30), the front panel of the case (30) being provided with an interface, and the other of the male connector (1) and the female connector (2) being arranged in the case (30) and connected to the interface through a wire (40).
7. The computer of claim 6, wherein, One of the male connector (1) and the female connector (2) is arranged on the back of the mainboard (20), and the other is arranged on the inner wall of the case corresponding to the mainboard (20).
8. The computer of claim 7, wherein, The other of the male connector (1) and the female connector (2) is connected with a first PCB (50), the first PCB (50) is connected with the inner wall of the case, and the wire (40) is connected with the first PCB (50).
9. The computer of claim 8, wherein, The wire (40) is attached to the inner wall of the case.
10. The computer of any of claims 6-9, wherein, The mainboard (20) comprises a first fixing hole (201) and a second fixing hole (202) for connecting the case (30) through fasteners, and the one of the male connector (1) and the female connector (2) is located between the first fixing hole (201) and the second fixing hole (202).