Electric connector

Abstract

The utility model provides an electric connector which is provided with an outer cover and an electric connector body, the long edge of the outer cover extends to form an embossed structure capable of strengthening the structural strength, and the outer cover can be connected with the electric connector body so that the outer cover can shield the inner space of the electric connector body. The electric connector body is arranged on the outer cover and provides support and protection for the electric connector body so as to prevent the electric connector from being damaged due to external force, so that the sizes of the electric connector and the outer cover can be reduced, and the electronic equipment provided with the electric connector can continuously develop towards the light, thin, short and small direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic device technology, and in particular to an electrical connector that can enhance structural strength. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, electrical connector mating assembly has been widely used in various electronic devices for signal transmission. Electrical connectors are usually equipped with an outer cover to shield the internal space, preventing external factors such as dust, moisture, and chemicals from entering the internal space of the electrical connector. This protects the conductive components inside the electrical connector from the influence of the external environment, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the electrical connector.

[0003] However, with the trend of developing thinner and smaller electronic devices, the internal space of electronic devices has been greatly reduced, which in turn forces the size of electrical connectors and their outer covers to be reduced. Small-sized electrical connectors and their outer covers are very easy to be damaged by external forces.

[0004] In view of this, how to prevent small-sized electrical connectors and their outer covers from being damaged by external forces has become a technical issue that the industry urgently needs to overcome. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this application provides an electrical connector, the electrical connector comprising: an electrical connector body having an internal space; and an outer cover, the outer cover being engageable with the electrical connector body to shield the internal space, the outer cover having a cover body and a cover body protrusion structure, the cover body having a long side and a short side, wherein the cover body protrusion structure is disposed on the cover body, and in terms of length, the long side of the cover body is longer than the short side of the cover body, the cover body protrusion structure extending along the long side of the cover body to enhance the structural strength of the cover body.

[0006] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the cover body extends obliquely and has a body slope to provide turbulence through the slope.

[0007] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the cover protrusion structure has a first cover protrusion substructure and a second cover protrusion substructure, the first cover protrusion substructure and the second cover protrusion substructure being arranged sequentially on the short side of the cover body.

[0008] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the extension lengths of the first cover surface protrusion structure and the second cover surface protrusion structure are substantially different.

[0009] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the first cover protrusion structure is longer than the second cover protrusion structure in terms of extension length, so that the outline shape of the cover body is trapezoidal.

[0010] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the first cover surface protrusion structure has a first cover surface protrusion structure peak and a first cover surface protrusion structure trough, and the second cover surface protrusion structure has a second cover surface protrusion structure peak and a second cover surface protrusion structure trough. The first cover surface protrusion structure trough connects to the second cover surface protrusion structure trough to form an air guide groove. The air guide groove separates the first cover surface protrusion structure peak and the second cover surface protrusion structure peak, so that the cover surface protrusion structure is a wave structure that can provide turbulence.

[0011] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the outer cover further has a cover mounting structure, which engages with the electrical connector body. The cover mounting structure provides a mounting structure for the electrical connector body and is adjacent to the cover body to enhance the structural strength of the cover body.

[0012] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the cover mounting structure has a turbulence wall that can provide turbulence.

[0013] Preferably, in the electrical connector of this application, the turbulence wall has a turbulence wall slope that can provide turbulence.

[0014] Compared to prior art, this application provides an electrical connector having an outer cover and an electrical connector body. The long side of the outer cover extends with a raised structure that can enhance structural strength, and the outer cover can engage with the electrical connector body, so that the outer cover can shield the internal space of the electrical connector body and provide support and protection for the electrical connector body to prevent the electrical connector from being damaged by external forces. Therefore, the size of the electrical connector and its outer cover can be reduced, allowing electronic devices equipped with the electrical connector of this application to continue to develop in the direction of being thinner and smaller. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a perspective view of an embodiment of the electrical connector of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a top view of an embodiment of the electrical connector of this application.

[0017] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a perspective view of an embodiment of the electrical connector of this application.

[0018] Figure 4The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of the outer cover of this application according to one embodiment.

[0019] Component designation explanation

[0020] 1 Electrical connector

[0021] 11 Electrical connector body

[0022] 110 Internal space of the main body

[0023] 12 Outer Cover

[0024] 121 cover body

[0025] 1211 Inclined slope of the main body

[0026] 122. Lid with raised or protruding structure

[0027] 1221 First cover body floating protrusion structure

[0028] 12211 First cover body floating protrusion structure wave peak

[0029] 12212 First cover body floating protrusion structure trough

[0030] 1222 Second cover floating protrusion structure

[0031] 12221 Second cover body floating protrusion structure wave peak

[0032] 12222 Second cover body floating protrusion structure trough

[0033] 123 Cover frame structure

[0034] 1231 Baffle Wall

[0035] 12311 Flow-deflecting wall slope

[0036] L-shaped cover body long side

[0037] S-shaped cover body short side

[0038] G air guide duct Detailed Implementation

[0039] The following description, accompanied by illustrations, illustrates the technical content of this application through specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application through the content disclosed in this specification. This application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this application. In particular, the proportional relationships and relative positions of the various components in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the actual implementation of this application.

[0040] In addition, structures or components with the same or similar functions in the following embodiments will be described using the same symbols, and descriptions of the same or equivalent technical features will be omitted to make the disclosed content more concise and easier to understand.

[0041] This application provides an electrical connector with a raised structure that can strengthen the structure and prevent damage caused by external forces. Therefore, the size of the electrical connector and its outer cover can be reduced, allowing electronic devices equipped with the electrical connector of this application to continue to develop in the direction of being thinner and smaller.

[0042] Please refer to the technical concepts outlined in this application. Figures 1 to 4 .

[0043] At Figures 1 to 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connector 1 can be used as a fan connector and combined with a fan to control the operation and power supply of the fan. The electrical connector 1 includes: an electrical connector body 11 and an outer cover 12. The outer cover 12 has a cover body 121, a cover protrusion structure 122, and a cover mounting structure 123. The cover body 121 has a long side L and a short side S.

[0044] Optionally, the electrical connector body 11 and the outer cover 12 may be made of insulating material.

[0045] In the above embodiments, the raised cover structure 122 is disposed on the cover body 121. In terms of length, the long side L of the cover body is longer than the short side S of the cover body. The raised cover structure 122 extends along the long side L of the cover body to strengthen the structural strength of the cover body 121 along the long side L. Additionally, the cover support structure 123 is adjacent to the cover body 121, and the structural strength of the cover body 121 can be strengthened through the cover support structure 123.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, the electrical connector body 11 has an internal space 110. The outer cover 12 can engage with the electrical connector body 11 to shield the internal space 110 and provide support and protection for the electrical connector body to prevent damage to the electrical connector due to external forces. It should be noted that when the outer cover 12 can engage with the electrical connector body 11, the cover mounting structure 123 can provide a mounting structure for the electrical connector body 11. For example, when the electrical connector 11 is used as a fan connector, the cover mounting structure 123 can mount the electrical connector body 11 on the fan.

[0047] At Figure 4In the embodiment shown, the cover protrusion structure 122 has a first cover protrusion substructure 1221 and a second cover protrusion substructure 1222, which are arranged sequentially on the short side S of the cover body.

[0048] In the above embodiments, the first cover floating protrusion structure 1221 and the second cover floating protrusion structure 1222 extend along the long side L of the cover body, and the extension lengths of the first cover floating protrusion structure 1221 and the second cover floating protrusion structure 1222 are substantially different. Figure 4 As shown, in terms of extension length, the first cover protrusion structure 1221 is longer than the second cover protrusion structure 1222, making the outline shape of the cover body 121 trapezoidal. However, not limited to the above, the shape of the cover body 121 is related to the electrical connector body 11. Therefore, it is not excluded that the outline shape of the cover body 121 is unrelated to the trapezoidal shape, and it is not excluded that the extension lengths of the first cover protrusion structure 1221 and the second cover protrusion structure 1222 are substantially the same.

[0049] In the above embodiments, the cover body 121 extends obliquely and has a body inclined slope 1211, and the cover mounting structure 123 has a baffle wall 1231, which has a baffle wall slope 12311. When the electrical connector 1 is combined with the fan, the body inclined slope 1211 and the baffle wall slope 12311 can provide turbulence to improve the fan's heat dissipation effect, adjust the direction and distribution of airflow, or reduce the noise generated when the fan is operating by changing the airflow pattern.

[0050] It should be noted that the inclined slope 1211 of the main body and the slope 12311 of the turbulence wall can be inclined planes, inclined curved surfaces, inclined arc surfaces or irregular inclined surfaces, respectively.

[0051] In addition, the first cover surface protrusion structure 1221 has a first cover surface protrusion structure peak 12211 and a first cover surface protrusion structure valley 12212, and the second cover surface protrusion structure 1222 has a second cover surface protrusion structure peak 12221 and a second cover surface protrusion structure valley 12222. The first cover surface protrusion structure valley 12212 connects to the second cover surface protrusion structure valley 12222 to form an air guide groove G. The air guide groove G separates the first cover surface protrusion structure peak 12211 and the second cover surface protrusion structure peak 12221, making the cover surface protrusion structure 122 a wave structure that can provide turbulence. That is, when the electrical connector 1 is combined with the fan, the wave structure of the cover surface protrusion structure 122 can provide turbulence to improve the heat dissipation effect of the fan or adjust the direction and distribution of the airflow or reduce the noise generated when the fan is running by changing the airflow mode.

[0052] It should be noted that the aforementioned embodiments of the electrical connector of this application may omit some components. For example, in the embodiments of this application, the electrical connector may selectively include only the electrical connector body and the outer cover. The electrical connector body has an internal space. The outer cover can engage with the electrical connector body to shield the internal space. The outer cover has a cover body and a cover protrusion structure. The cover body has a long side and a short side. The cover protrusion structure is disposed on the cover body. In terms of length, the long side of the cover body is longer than the short side of the cover body. The cover protrusion structure extends along the long side of the cover body to strengthen the structural strength of the cover body.

[0053] In summary, this application provides an electrical connector having an outer cover and an electrical connector body. The long side of the outer cover extends with a raised structure that can enhance structural strength, and the outer cover can engage with the electrical connector body, so that the outer cover can shield the internal space of the electrical connector body and provide support and protection for the electrical connector body to prevent damage to the electrical connector caused by external forces. Therefore, the size of the electrical connector and its outer cover can be reduced, allowing electronic devices equipped with the electrical connector of this application to continue to develop in the direction of being thinner and smaller.

[0054] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any person skilled in the art can modify and alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be as set forth in the claims.

Claims

1. An electrical connector, characterized in that, The electrical connector includes: An electrical connector body, the electrical connector body having an internal space; and An outer cover, which can engage with the electrical connector body to shield the internal space of the body, the outer cover having a cover body and a cover body protrusion structure, the cover body having a long side and a short side, wherein... The raised structure of the cover is arranged on the cover body. In terms of length, the long side of the cover body is longer than the short side of the cover body. The raised structure of the cover extends along the long side of the cover body to enhance the structural strength of the cover body.

2. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover body extends at an angle and has a body slope to provide turbulence through the slope.

3. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover protrusion structure has a first cover protrusion substructure and a second cover protrusion substructure, which are arranged sequentially on the short side of the cover body.

4. The electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The extension lengths of the first cover floating protrusion structure and the second cover floating protrusion structure are substantially different.

5. The electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, In terms of extension length, the first cover protrusion structure is longer than the second cover protrusion structure, making the outline shape of the cover body trapezoidal.

6. The electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first cover floating protrusion structure has a first cover floating protrusion structure peak and a first cover floating protrusion structure trough, and the second cover floating protrusion structure has a second cover floating protrusion structure peak and a second cover floating protrusion structure trough. The first cover floating protrusion structure trough connects to the second cover floating protrusion structure trough to form an air guide groove. The air guide groove separates the first cover floating protrusion structure peak and the second cover floating protrusion structure peak, making the cover floating protrusion structure a wave structure that can provide turbulence.

7. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer cover also has a cover mounting structure, which engages with the electrical connector body. The cover mounting structure provides a mounting for the electrical connector body and is adjacent to the cover body to enhance the structural strength of the cover body.

8. The electrical connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cover structure has a flow-dispersing wall that can provide flow disturbance.

9. The electrical connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The turbulence wall has a turbulence wall slope, which can provide turbulence.

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