Electric connector and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an electric connector and electronic equipment. The electric connector comprises a shell, an insulating main body and a terminal, an accommodating space is defined by the shell, and the shell forms an opening communicated with the accommodating space at the plugging end of the electric connector. The insulating body is assembled in the accommodating space, and the terminals are arranged on the insulating body. In the depth direction of the accommodating space, the insulating body comprises an edge part located between the opening and the terminal, and the side face, facing the accommodating space, of the edge part is provided with a protection structure changing relative to the side face in shape. As the protective structure is changed relative to the shape of the side surface, sundries entering the accommodating space can be accommodated or blocked, the sundries are prevented from continuously moving to the terminal along the depth direction of the accommodating space to influence the terminal, and the reliability of the electric connector, the electronic equipment using the electric connector and the data transmission port can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to electrical connectors and electronic devices. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, electrical connectors are divided into female and male connectors. Typically, the female connector is fixed on the electronic device, while the male connector is connected to the charging cable. The male and female connectors are plugged into each other to enable charging and data transmission.

[0003] However, in actual use, due to foreign objects, water droplets, sweat, cosmetics, etc. entering the electrical connectors, the male and female connectors are often corroded, causing problems such as short circuits and burnouts, resulting in high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides an electrical connector and an electronic device to solve related technical problems.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, an electrical connector is provided, including a housing, an insulating body, and terminals;

[0006] The housing encloses a receiving space, and the housing forms an opening at the plug end of the electrical connector that communicates with the receiving space;

[0007] The insulating body is assembled in the receiving space, and the terminal is disposed in the insulating body; in the depth direction of the receiving space, the insulating body includes an edge portion located between the opening and the terminal; the edge portion is provided with a protective structure on the side facing the receiving space that changes shape relative to the side.

[0008] Optionally, the protective structure includes at least one groove disposed on the side.

[0009] Optionally, the protective structure includes at least one protrusion disposed on the side.

[0010] Optionally, the opening includes a top edge and a bottom edge disposed opposite to each other, and the edge portion includes a first portion located between the top edge and the terminal and a second portion located between the bottom edge and the terminal; the protective structure is provided on the side of the first portion and / or the second portion.

[0011] Optionally, the edge portion is disposed circumferentially around the receiving space; the protective structure is disposed circumferentially around the side.

[0012] Optionally, in the same depth direction of the accommodating space, the protective structure includes at least two grooves arranged side by side on the side.

[0013] Optionally, the side is provided with a mounting groove, and the protrusion is disposed in the mounting groove.

[0014] Optionally, the protrusion includes a colloid formed in the mounting groove.

[0015] Optionally, the side is provided with at least two of the protective structures, and the at least two protective structures are located in different depth directions of the accommodating space.

[0016] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, the electronic device including any of the electrical connectors described in the first aspect.

[0017] The technical solution provided in this disclosure can achieve at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The disclosed electrical connector has a housing that encloses a receiving space. In the depth direction of the receiving space, an insulating body includes an edge portion located between the opening and the terminal. The edge portion has a protective structure with a shape altered relative to the side of the receiving space. Because the protective structure's shape changes relative to the side, it can accommodate or block debris entering the receiving space, preventing debris from continuing to move along the depth direction of the receiving space to the terminal and affecting it. Therefore, it helps improve the reliability of the electrical connector, the electronic equipment using the electrical connector, and the data transmission port.

[0019] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this specification. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this specification.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electrical connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electrical connector according to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electrical connector in yet another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] Electrical connector 1;

[0026] Shell 11; Receiving space 111; Top edge 112; Bottom edge 113;

[0027] Insulating body 12; side 121; protective structure 122; mounting groove 123; edge portion 124;

[0028] Terminal 13. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this specification. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.

[0030] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this specification should be understood in their ordinary sense by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, “a” or “one,” and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of one. “A plurality” or “several” indicates two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “front,” “rear,” “lower,” and / or “upper,” and similar terms are for ease of description only and are not limited to a location or spatial orientation. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding “comprising,” encompass the elements or objects listed following “comprising,” and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms “connected,” “linked,” and similar terms are not limited to physical or mechanical connections and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0031] The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this disclosure. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] In related technologies, electrical connectors are divided into female and male connectors. Typically, the female connector is fixed to the electronic device, while the male connector connects to the charging cable. The male and female connectors are plugged into each other to enable charging and data transmission. However, in actual use, due to foreign objects, water droplets, sweat, cosmetics, etc., entering the connectors, the male and female connectors often suffer corrosion, causing short circuits, burnout, and other problems, resulting in high maintenance costs.

[0033] This disclosure provides an electrical connector. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electrical connector according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the dashed arrow represents the depth direction of the receiving space 111. The electrical connector 1 includes a housing 11, an insulating body 12, and a terminal 13. The housing 11 surrounds the receiving space 111, and an opening communicating with the receiving space 111 is formed at the insertion end of the electrical connector 1. The insulating body 12 is assembled into the receiving space 111, and the terminal 13 is disposed on the insulating body 12. In the depth direction of the receiving space 111, the insulating body 12 includes an edge portion 124 located between the opening and the terminal 13. The edge portion 124 has a protective structure 122 that changes shape relative to the side surface 121 of the receiving space 111.

[0034] In the above embodiment, the housing 11 of the electrical connector 1 forms a receiving space 111. In the depth direction of the receiving space 111, the insulating body 12 includes an edge portion 124 located between the opening and the terminal 13. The edge portion 124 is provided with a protective structure 122 that changes shape relative to the side 121 of the receiving space 111. Because the protective structure 122 changes shape relative to the side 121, it can accommodate or block debris entering the receiving space 111, preventing debris from continuing to move along the depth direction of the receiving space 111 to the terminal 13 and affecting the terminal 13. Therefore, it helps to improve the reliability of the electrical connector 1, the electronic equipment using the electrical connector 1, and the data transmission port.

[0035] It should be noted that in the above embodiments, the protective structure 122 can have various forms, depending on whether the change in the form of the protective structure 122 relative to the side 121 can accommodate or block debris from entering the position near the terminal 13. For example:

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the protective structure 122 may include at least one groove provided on the side 121. If there is a foreign object, it will be scraped and carried into the groove during the mating process of the male and female connectors, preventing the foreign object from causing a short circuit in the terminal 13 and resulting in burnout.

[0037] In other embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the dashed arrow represents the depth direction of the accommodating space 111. The protective structure 122 includes at least one protrusion disposed on the side 121. When the female and male connectors are mated, the protrusion interferes with the tail of the female connector tongue and is squeezed, preventing foreign objects or liquids from entering the electrical connector 1. When not mated, the protrusion above the side 121 also acts as a threshold to prevent liquid from flowing into the electrical connector 1 and causing corrosion of the terminals 13.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the opening may include a top edge 112 and a bottom edge 113 disposed opposite to each other. The edge portion 124 includes a first portion located between the top edge 112 and the terminal 13 and a second portion located between the bottom edge 113 and the terminal 13. The side 121 of the first portion and / or the second portion is provided with a protective structure 122. Providing the protective structure 122 on the first portion located at the top of the electrical connector 1 and / or the second portion located at the bottom of the electrical connector 1 can facilitate the containment or blocking of debris, thereby improving the protection efficiency against debris.

[0039] For example, in such Figure 1 In the same depth direction of the accommodating space 111, the protective structure 122 includes at least two grooves arranged side-by-side on the side surface 121. This creates an overall protective effect through the grooves spaced apart in the same depth direction of the accommodating space 111, balancing the manufacturing difficulty and protective efficiency of the protective structure 122. Alternatively, in the same depth direction of the accommodating space 111, the protective structure 122 includes at least two protrusions arranged side-by-side on the side surface 121. This creates an overall protective effect through the protrusions spaced apart in the same depth direction of the accommodating space 111, balancing the manufacturing difficulty and protective efficiency of the protective structure 122. These protrusions can be integrally formed or assembled laterally onto the side surface 121.

[0040] In other embodiments, the edge portion 124 is disposed circumferentially around the receiving space 111, and the protective structure 122 is disposed circumferentially around the side 121. The protective structure 122 disposed circumferentially around the entire circumference of the edge portion 124 forms circumferential protection to prevent debris from entering the receiving space 111 near the terminal 13 from areas where the protective structure 122 is not disposed circumferentially.

[0041] For example, in the same depth direction of the receiving space 111, the protective structure 122 is a protrusion or groove provided on the edge portion 124 circumferentially surrounding the side surface 121. When the protective structure 122 is a protrusion surrounding the side surface 121, the protrusion can be integrally formed with the side surface 121. Alternatively, when the protective structure 122 is a protrusion surrounding the side surface 121, a groove can be provided on the side surface 121 as shown in the image. Figure 3 The mounting groove 123 is shown, and a protrusion is provided in the mounting groove 123 to obtain as shown. Figure 2The protrusion shown. Among them, Figure 3 The dashed arrow in the middle can represent the depth direction of the containment space 111.

[0042] The protrusions can be assembled into the mounting groove 123 by means of snap-fit, welding, or bonding. Alternatively, the protrusions can be a colloid formed in the mounting groove 123 to simplify the processing of the protrusions.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the side 121 may be provided with at least two protective structures 122, which are located at different depths of the accommodating space 111, so as to form at least two layers of protection in different depths of the accommodating space 111 and enhance the protective effect of the protective structures 122.

[0044] It should be noted that the aforementioned electrical connector 1 can be a USB interface such as TYPE-A, TYPE-B, or TYPE-C, or an interface such as HDMI, VGA, or RCA used for transmitting video and audio signals. This disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0045] Furthermore, the aforementioned terminal 13 may be a Vbus, Gnd, or other functional terminal 13, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0046] In some embodiments, the housing 11 may be made of metal, and the protective structure 122 may prevent external impurities or liquids from moving along the surface of the insulating body 12 to the surface of the terminal 13, thus preventing short circuits and burnout between the terminal 13 and the housing 11. In the depth direction of the accommodating space 111, the protective structure 122 forms a barrier between the terminal 13 and the housing 11, preventing foreign objects or liquids from entering the electronic device. Furthermore, the insulating body 12 may be made of plastic.

[0047] This disclosure further provides an electronic device, which includes the aforementioned electrical connector 1.

[0048] The housing 11 of the aforementioned electrical connector 1 forms a receiving space 111. In the depth direction of the receiving space 111, the insulating body 12 includes an edge portion 124 located between the opening and the terminal 13. The edge portion 124 has a protective structure 122 whose shape changes relative to the side 121 of the receiving space 111. Because the protective structure 122's shape changes relative to the side 121, it can accommodate or block debris entering the receiving space 111, preventing debris from continuing to move along the depth direction of the receiving space 111 to the terminal 13 and affecting it. Therefore, it helps improve the reliability of the electrical connector 1, the electronic equipment using the electrical connector 1, and the data transmission port.

[0049] It should be noted that the aforementioned electronic devices may be mobile phones, tablets, in-vehicle terminals, medical terminals, wearable devices, etc., and this disclosure does not impose any restrictions on them.

[0050] In other embodiments, the electrical connector 1 may be an interface disposed on a charger or data line, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure in any way. Although this disclosure has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this disclosure. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this disclosure without departing from the content of the technical solution of this disclosure shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An electrical connector, characterized by, Includes housing, insulating body, and terminals; The housing encloses a receiving space, and the housing forms an opening at the plug end of the electrical connector that communicates with the receiving space; The insulating body is assembled in the receiving space, and the terminal is disposed in the insulating body; in the depth direction of the receiving space, the insulating body includes an edge portion located between the opening and the terminal; the edge portion is provided with a protective structure on the side facing the receiving space that changes shape relative to the side.

2. The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein, The protective structure includes at least one groove disposed on the side.

3. The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein, The protective structure includes at least one protrusion disposed on the side.

4. The electrical connector of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The opening includes a top edge and a bottom edge disposed opposite to each other, and the edge portion includes a first portion located between the top edge and the terminal and a second portion located between the bottom edge and the terminal; the protective structure is provided on the side of the first portion and / or the second portion.

5. The electrical connector of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The edge portion is arranged circumferentially around the receiving space; the protective structure is arranged circumferentially around the side.

6. The electrical connector of claim 2, wherein, In the same depth direction of the accommodating space, the protective structure includes at least two grooves arranged side by side on the side.

7. The electrical connector of claim 3, wherein, The side has a mounting groove, and the protrusion is provided in the mounting groove.

8. The electrical connector of claim 7, wherein, The protrusion includes a colloid formed in the mounting groove.

9. The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein, The side is provided with at least two protective structures, which are located at different depths of the accommodating space.

10. An electronic device, comprising: Including the electrical connector as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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