Data line connector and data line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of data lines, in particular to a data line connector and a data line. The data line connector comprises a shell, a circuit board and a plastic structure, a first positioning groove and a second positioning groove are formed in the inner walls of the two opposite sides of the shell respectively, and a window is further formed in the shell; the circuit board is provided with a connecting terminal, the circuit board is inserted into the shell, the two sides of the circuit board are clamped into the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove respectively, the connecting terminal is exposed out of the window, a glue injection hole is further formed in the circuit board, and the shell covers part of the glue injection hole. And the plastic structure is filled between the shell and the circuit board through the glue injection hole and is used for connecting the shell and the circuit board. According to the arrangement, in the production process of the data line connector, the circuit board is clamped into the shell and does not deviate, so that the yield of the data line connector and the data line is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data cable technology, and in particular to a data cable connector and a data cable. Background Technology

[0002] Data cables are an essential part of enabling electronic devices to interact with other devices, such as charging cables for electronic devices.

[0003] Apple iPhone data cable connectors typically consist of a housing and a circuit board. The circuit board is inserted into the housing, and glue is injected through the glue injection holes on the circuit board. During the glue injection process, the flow of liquid can cause the circuit board to shift, which leads to a decrease in the yield rate of the data cable connector. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model embodiment is to provide a data cable connector and a data cable to solve the problem in the prior art where the flow of liquid during the glue injection process causes the circuit board to shift, thereby reducing the yield of the data cable connector.

[0005] This utility model discloses a data cable connector, comprising: a housing, a circuit board, and a plastic structure. The inner walls of opposite sides of the housing are respectively formed with a first positioning groove and a second positioning groove. A window is also provided on the housing. A connection terminal is provided on the circuit board, which is inserted into the housing. Both sides of the circuit board are respectively inserted into the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove, and the connection terminal protrudes from the window. An injection hole is also formed on the circuit board, and the housing partially covers the injection hole. The plastic structure fills the space between the housing and the circuit board through the injection hole, serving to connect the housing and the circuit board.

[0006] Optionally, the outer casing includes a first housing and a second housing connected to each other, the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are located on the first housing, and the window is located on the second housing; the circuit board includes a first plate and a second plate connected to each other, the first plate is inserted into the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove, and the connecting terminal and the injection hole are located on the second plate; the width of the first plate is greater than the width of the second plate, and the thickness of the first housing is greater than the thickness of the second housing.

[0007] Optionally, the first housing includes a first body portion, a transition portion, and a second body portion connected in sequence. The width of the first body portion is greater than the width of the second body portion. The first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are located on the first body portion. The second body portion has a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface symmetrically arranged at one end near the second housing. The second housing is connected to the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0008] Optionally, a clearance area is formed on the first body portion and the transition portion, and the components disposed on the first plate are located within the clearance area.

[0009] Optionally, the glue injection hole is provided on the second plate along the length direction of the second plate, and the glue injection hole is located on the center line of the second plate, with both ends of the glue injection hole exposed from the window and the avoidance area, respectively.

[0010] Optionally, the injection hole is an oblong hole.

[0011] Optionally, a first limiting block and a second limiting block are provided on the side of the window away from the first housing. The first limiting block and the second limiting block are spaced apart, forming a gap between them. The end of the second plate away from the first plate abuts against the first limiting block and the first limiting block.

[0012] Optionally, the second housing has recesses formed on both sides along its width direction, and the recesses are located on the outside of the second housing.

[0013] Optionally, the outer shell is made of metal, and the plastic structure protrudes from the first shell at both ends along the thickness direction.

[0014] This utility model also discloses a data cable, including interconnected data cable bodies and the aforementioned data cable connector, wherein a portion of the data cable connector is inserted into the data cable body, and the connecting terminal is located outside the data cable body.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the data cable connector and data cable provided in this utility model embodiment are as follows:

[0016] The circuit board is inserted into the outer casing through the first and second positioning grooves formed on the inner walls of opposite sides of the outer casing. The two sides of the circuit board are respectively inserted into the first and second positioning grooves to fix the circuit board to the outer casing. When applying glue through the glue injection hole on the circuit board, the outer casing covers part of the glue injection hole, and part of the glue injection hole is exposed. Glue is applied through the exposed part to form a plastic structure for connecting the outer casing and the circuit board. The circuit board will not shift when inserted into the outer casing during the glue injection process, thereby improving the yield rate of the data cable connector. The connection terminals on the circuit board are exposed from the window and are used for electrical connection with electronic devices during application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1This is one of the overall schematic diagrams of the data cable connector provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is the second overall schematic diagram of the data cable connector provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is one of the overall schematic diagrams of the outer shell provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is the second overall schematic diagram of the outer shell provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an overall schematic diagram of the circuit board provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer shell and circuit board provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a side view of the data cable connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is the third schematic diagram of the overall structure of the data cable connector provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:

[0027] 10. Outer shell; 110. First shell; 111. First body part; 112. Transition part; 113. Second body part; 1131. First inclined surface; 1132. Second inclined surface; 101. First positioning groove; 102. Second positioning groove; 103. Window; 104. Avoidance area; 105. Recessed part; 120. Second shell; 11. First limiting block; 12. Second limiting block; 13. Spacing; 20. Circuit board; 210. First board body; 220. Second board body; 221. Connecting terminal; 201. Injection hole; 30. Plastic structure. Detailed Implementation

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] This utility model embodiment provides a data cable connector, such as Figures 1 to 5As shown, the device includes a housing 10, a circuit board 20, and a plastic structure 30. The inner walls of opposite sides of the housing 10 are respectively formed with a first positioning groove 101 and a second positioning groove 102. A window 103 is also provided on the housing 10. A connection terminal 221 is provided on the circuit board 20. The circuit board 20 is inserted into the housing 10, with both sides of the circuit board 20 respectively inserted into the first positioning groove 101 and the second positioning groove 102. The connection terminal 221 protrudes from the window 103. An injection hole 201 is also formed on the circuit board 20, and the housing 10 covers a portion of the injection hole 201. The plastic structure 30 fills the space between the housing 10 and the circuit board 20 through the injection hole 201, serving to connect the housing and the circuit board.

[0030] The circuit board 20 is inserted into the housing 10 by forming a first positioning groove 101 and a second positioning groove 102 on the inner walls of opposite sides of the housing 10. The two sides of the circuit board 20 are respectively inserted into the first positioning groove 101 and the second positioning groove 102 to fix the circuit board 20 to the housing 10. When applying glue through the glue injection hole 201 on the circuit board 20, the housing 10 covers part of the glue injection hole 201, and part of the glue injection hole 201 is exposed on the housing 10. The plastic structure 30 is formed by applying glue through the exposed part to connect the housing 10 and the circuit board 20. During the glue injection process, the circuit board 20 will not shift when inserted into the housing 10, thereby improving the yield of the data cable connector. The connection terminal 221 on the circuit board 20 is exposed from the window 103 and is used for electrical connection with electronic devices.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figures 1 to 5 The outer casing 10 includes a first casing 110 and a second casing 120 connected to each other. A first positioning groove 101 and a second positioning groove 102 are located on the first casing 110, and a window 103 is located on the second casing 120. The circuit board 20 includes a first plate 210 and a second plate 220 connected to each other. The first plate 210 is inserted into the first positioning groove 101 and the second positioning groove 102. A connection terminal 221 and a glue injection hole 201 are located on the second plate 220. The width of the first plate 210 is greater than the width of the second plate 220, and the thickness of the first casing 110 is greater than the thickness of the second casing 120.

[0032] In this embodiment, the outer shell 10 is composed of a first shell 110 and a second shell 120, and the circuit board 20 is composed of a first plate 210 and a second plate 220. During the production process, the first plate 210 is inserted into the first positioning groove 101 and the second positioning groove 102 to fix the circuit board 20 on the outer shell 10. The width of the first plate 210 is set to be greater than the width of the second plate 220. When the circuit board 20 is inserted into the outer shell 10, it is convenient for the first plate 210 to be inserted into the first positioning groove 101 and the second positioning groove 102, which helps the assembly and cooperation of the outer shell 10 and the circuit board 20. When the data cable connector is connected to the data cable body, the first shell 110 and the corresponding part of the circuit board 20 are located inside the data cable. The thickness of the first shell 110 is set to be greater than the thickness of the second shell 120, which can enhance the connection stability between the first shell 110 and the data cable body (not shown in the figure).

[0033] Reference Figure 6 The X direction represents the width, and the Y direction represents the length. (Refer to...) Figure 7 The thickness is represented in the Z direction.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first housing 110 includes a first body portion 111, a transition portion 112, and a second body portion 113 connected in sequence. The width of the first body portion 111 is greater than the width of the second body portion 113. The first positioning groove 101 and the second positioning groove 102 are located on the first body portion 111. The second body portion 113 has the same width as the second housing 120, and a first inclined surface 1131 and a second inclined surface 1132 are symmetrically arranged at one end near the second housing 120. The second housing 120 is connected to the first inclined surface 1131 and the second inclined surface 1132.

[0035] The first housing 110 comprises a first body portion 111, a transition portion 112, and a second body portion 113. The width of the first body portion 111 is greater than the width of the second body portion 113. Therefore, the transition portion 112 has a sloped structure. The first positioning groove 101 and the second positioning groove 102 are located on the first body portion 111, allowing the first board 210 to be inserted into the first positioning groove 101 and the second positioning groove 102 and held against the transition portion 112. This further enhances the stability of the circuit board 20 within the housing 10, thereby ensuring the stability of the glue application process. Simultaneously, the transition portion 112, the first sloped surface 1131, and the second sloped surface 1132 further enhance the connection stability between the first housing 110 and the data cable body when the first housing 110 is placed inside the data cable, improving the performance and lifespan of the data cable.

[0036] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5An avoidance area 104 is formed on the first housing 110, and the components (not shown in the figure) disposed on the first plate 210 are located in the avoidance area 104.

[0037] The avoidance area 104 provides space for the components on the circuit board 20 after the circuit board 20 is inserted into the housing 10, preventing the components from being squeezed by the housing 10 and affecting the working performance of the circuit board 20.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The glue injection hole 201 is provided on the second plate 220 along the length direction of the second plate 220, and the glue injection hole 201 is located on the center line of the second plate 220. The two ends of the glue injection hole 201 are exposed from the window 103 and the avoidance area 104, respectively.

[0039] The location of the injection hole 201 is defined so that the glue can be evenly distributed during the injection process, which facilitates glue filling and improves the structural stability of both the housing 10 and the circuit board 20. The two ends of the injection hole 201 are exposed from the window 103 and the avoidance area 104, respectively, so as to facilitate the injection work along the exposed part.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 5 The glue injection hole 201 is an oblong hole.

[0041] The semi-circular structure at both ends of the waist-shaped hole can guide the glue to extend naturally to both sides, reducing glue residue or dead corners that are prone to occur at the right angle of the strip hole, ensuring that the glue layer distribution on the joint surface of the shell 10 and the circuit board 20 is more uniform, and improving the connection stability between the shell 10 and the circuit board 20 after glue application.

[0042] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 A first limiting block 11 and a second limiting block 12 are provided on the side of the window 103 away from the first housing 110. The first limiting block 11 and the second limiting block 12 are spaced apart and form a gap space 13 between them. The end of the second plate 220 away from the first plate 210 abuts against the first limiting block 11 and the first limiting block 12.

[0043] The first limiting block 11 and the second limiting block 12 are used to limit the circuit board 20 to ensure the relative position of the circuit board 20 and the housing 10. At the same time, the space 13 between the first limiting block 11 and the second limiting block 12 allows the glue to reach the space 13 during the glue injection process, so that the end of the circuit board 20 close to the first limiting block 11 and the second limiting block 12 can also be wrapped with glue, thereby improving the connection stability between the housing 10 and the circuit board 20.

[0044] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 The second housing 120 has recesses 105 formed on both sides along its width direction, and the recesses 105 are located on the outer side of the second housing 120.

[0045] When the data cable connector of this embodiment is plugged into the electronic device, the second housing 120 is inserted into the connection port of the electronic device. The recessed portion 105 is designed to cooperate with the electronic device, so that the second housing 120 is more firmly inserted into the electronic device, preventing the second housing 120 from falling out of the connection port and ensuring the connection stability between the data cable connector and the electronic device.

[0046] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The outer shell 10 is made of metal material, and the plastic structure 30 protrudes from the first shell 110 at both ends along the thickness direction.

[0047] The outer shell 10 is made of metal, which can improve its mechanical strength and effectively protect the circuit board 20 from external pressure, bending or drop impact, and extend the service life of the connector.

[0048] The plastic structure 30 protrudes from the first housing 110 at both ends along the thickness direction so that the plastic structure 30 can completely cover and shield the components on the circuit board 20, thereby protecting the components. At the same time, when the data cable connector of this embodiment is connected with the data cable body, the plastic structure 30 can also play a limiting role, thereby improving the connection stability between the two and ensuring the performance of the data cable.

[0049] This application also discloses a data cable, including interconnected data cable bodies and the aforementioned data cable connector. A portion of the data cable connector is inserted into the data cable body, and the connection terminals are located outside the data cable body. This data cable has the same structure and beneficial effects as the data cable connector in the foregoing embodiments. The structure and beneficial effects of the data cable connector have been described in detail in the foregoing embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0050] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Those skilled in the art can modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and all such modifications and substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A data cable connector, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has a first positioning groove and a second positioning groove formed on its opposite inner walls, and the outer casing also has a window. The circuit board has connection terminals and is inserted into the housing. The two sides of the circuit board are respectively inserted into the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove, and the connection terminals are exposed from the window. The circuit board also has injection holes, and the housing covers part of the injection holes. A plastic structure is filled between the housing and the circuit board through an injection hole, for connecting the housing and the circuit board.

2. The data cable connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing includes a first casing and a second casing connected to each other, the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are located on the first casing, and the window is located on the second casing; The circuit board includes a first plate and a second plate that are connected to each other. The first plate is inserted into the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove. The connecting terminal and the injection hole are located on the second plate. The width of the first plate is greater than the width of the second plate, and the thickness of the first shell is greater than the thickness of the second shell.

3. The data cable connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first housing includes a first body portion, a transition portion, and a second body portion connected in sequence. The width of the first body portion is greater than the width of the second body portion. The first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are located on the first body portion. The second body portion has a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface symmetrically arranged at one end near the second housing. The second housing is connected to the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

4. The data cable connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first body and the transition portion have clearance areas, and the components disposed on the first plate are located within the clearance areas.

5. The data cable connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The glue injection hole is provided on the second plate along the length direction of the second plate, and the glue injection hole is located on the center line of the second plate. The two ends of the glue injection hole are exposed from the window and the avoidance area, respectively.

6. The data cable connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The injection hole is a waist-shaped hole.

7. The data cable connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The window is provided with a first limiting block and a second limiting block on the side away from the first housing. The first limiting block and the second limiting block are spaced apart, forming a gap between them. The end of the second plate away from the first plate abuts against the first limiting block and the first limiting block.

8. The data cable connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second housing has recesses formed on both sides along its width direction, and the recesses are located on the outer side of the second housing.

9. The data cable connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer shell is made of metal, and the plastic structure protrudes from the first shell at both ends along the thickness direction.

10. A data cable, characterized in that, The device includes interconnected data cable bodies and a data cable connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a portion of the data cable connector is inserted into the data cable body, and the connection terminal is located outside the data cable body.

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