Connector and electronic device

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application relates to the technical field of connector, and discloses a connector and electronic equipment, which comprises an insulating body, a terminal assembly, a lock catch and an identification assembly, the insulating body is used for plugging a multifunctional module; the terminal assembly is arranged on the insulating body, and the terminal assembly is used for clamping an electronic card of the multifunctional module; the lock catch is rotationally connected to one end of the insulating body; the identification assembly comprises a sliding piece and an identification piece; the identification piece is provided with a first position and a second position; the sliding piece can move between the first position and the second position; when the sliding piece is located at the first position, the lock catch is used for locking the electronic card; and when the sliding piece is located at the second position, the lock catch is used for unlocking the electronic card. Through the above mode, the embodiment of the present application realizes visual checking whether the lock catch locks the electronic card.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a connector and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rise of applications such as games, the demand for multi-functional modules with high computing power is increasing. These high-performance multi-functional modules typically integrate heat dissipation components, GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), and electronic cards, resulting in a large footprint.

[0003] However, in the process of implementing the embodiments of this application, the inventors discovered that: currently, the multi-function module is formed by inserting an electronic card into the connector of the motherboard. However, due to the space occupied by the multi-function module, when the multi-function module is inserted into the connector, the multi-function module blocks the connector, and the user cannot visually inspect whether the connector's latch locks the electronic card. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem addressed by this application is to provide a connector and electronic device that solves the problem that users cannot visually determine whether the connector's latch is locking the electronic card.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts the following technical solution: A connector is provided, including an insulating body, a terminal assembly, a latch, and an identification component. The insulating body is used for insertion into a multi-functional module. The terminal assembly is disposed on the insulating body and is used to hold the electronic card of the multi-functional module. The latch is rotatably connected to one end of the insulating body. The identification component includes a sliding member and an identification member. The identification member is provided with an unlock mark and a lock mark. The sliding member can move between a first position and a second position. When the sliding member is in the first position, it abuts against the latch, and the latch is used to lock the electronic card. When the sliding member is in the second position, it separates from the latch, and the latch is used to unlock the electronic card.

[0006] Optionally, the identification element has an unlocking mark at the first position and a locking mark at the second position.

[0007] Optionally, the slider is provided with a slider and a pusher, the pusher is fixed to one end of the slider, and the pusher can move between the first position and the second position.

[0008] Optionally, the identification element is provided with a first slide groove and a second slide groove, the second slide groove is connected to the first slide groove, one end of the sliding bar is movably disposed in the first slide groove, the pushing element is movably disposed in the second slide groove and extends out of the second slide groove, and the unlocking mark and the locking mark are disposed on the surface of the identification element away from the first slide groove.

[0009] Optionally, the slider is provided with a stop block, which is fixed to the other end of the slider. When the slider is in the first position, the stop block abuts against the latch. When the slider is in the second position, the stop block separates from the latch.

[0010] Optionally, the latch is provided with a lock groove and a lock part, the lock part being an extension of the side wall of the lock groove, the lock part being opposite to the bottom of the lock groove, and the lock part being used to lock or unlock the electronic card.

[0011] Optionally, the connector further includes an unlocking component, which includes a linkage member movably disposed on the insulating body, connected to the latch, and abutting against the latch.

[0012] Optionally, the latch is provided with a first rotating shaft, and the linkage is provided with a first rotating hole and a spring arm. The first rotating shaft is rotatably inserted into the first rotating hole, and the spring arm abuts against the latch.

[0013] Optionally, the unlocking component includes an ejector, which is rotatably connected to the insulating body and movably connected to the other end of the linkage. The ejector is used to push the electronic card when it is pulled out.

[0014] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this application is to provide an electronic device including the connector described above.

[0015] In this embodiment, the connector includes an insulating body, a terminal assembly, a latch, and an identification component. The insulating body is used for insertion of a multi-functional module. The terminal assembly is disposed on the insulating body and is used to hold the electronic card of the multi-functional module. The latch is rotatably connected to one end of the insulating body. The identification component includes a slider and an identification element. The identification element has a first position and a second position. The slider can move between the first position and the second position. When the slider is in the first position, the latch locks the electronic card. When the slider is in the second position, the latch unlocks the electronic card. After the user inserts the multi-functional module into the connector, the user pushes the slider relative to the identification element, moving the slider from the first position to the second position. The user visually inspects whether the slider is in the second position to determine whether the latch has rotated to the locked position, thereby determining whether the latch has locked the electronic card, achieving visual inspection of whether the latch has locked the electronic card. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments of this application 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 the drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector for the electronic card that inserts a multi-functional module, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector for the electronic card that inserts a multi-functional module, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connector for the electronic card that allows the multi-function module to be pulled out, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector for the electronic card that allows the multi-function module to be pulled out, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the connector structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the locking structure of the connector provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector identification component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a structural cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connector identification component provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 100. Connector;

[0027] 1. Insulating body; 11. Slot; 12. First rotating groove; 13. Second rotating hole; 14. Insert post; 15. Second rotating groove; 16. Mounting groove; 17. Limiting block;

[0028] 2. Terminal assembly;

[0029] 3. Lock; 31. Lock groove; 32. Lock part; 33. First pivot; 34. Second pivot; 35. Support groove;

[0030] 4. Unlocking component; 41. Linkage component; 411. First rotating hole; 412. First limiting groove; 413. Spring arm; 414. Second limiting groove; 42. Ejector component;

[0031] 5. Identification component; 51. Slider; 511. Sliding bar; 512. Pusher; 513. Stop; 52. Identification component; 521. First slide groove; 522. Second slide groove; 523. Unlock indicator; 524. Lock indicator;

[0032] 6. Outer cover; 61. Opening;

[0033] 200. Electronic card. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "locked" to another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0036] Please see Figures 1-4This application provides a connector 100, which includes an insulating body 1, a terminal assembly 2, a latch 3, an unlocking assembly 4, an identification assembly 5, and an outer cover 6. The insulating body 1 is used for insertion into a multi-function module. The terminal assembly 2 is disposed on the insulating body 1 and is used to hold the electronic card 200 of the multi-function module, so that the terminal assembly 2 is electrically connected to the electronic card 200. The latch 3 is rotatably connected to one end of the insulating body 1 and can move between a locked position and an unlocked position, so that the latch 3 can be used to lock or unlock the electronic card 200. The unlocking assembly 4 is movably disposed on the insulating body 1, one end of the unlocking assembly 4 is connected to the latch 3, and the unlocking assembly 4 abuts against the latch 3. The identification assembly 5 is movably disposed on one end of the latch 3, and a portion of the identification assembly 5 can move between a first position and a second position, so that the user can visually inspect the position of the portion of the identification assembly 5 to determine the position of the latch 3 and whether the latch 3 is in the position of locking or unlocking the electronic card 200. The outer cover 6 covers portions of the insulating body 1 and the unlocking assembly 4.

[0037] In some embodiments, the multi-function module is a graphics card.

[0038] For the aforementioned insulating body 1, please refer to Figure 5 The insulating body 1 is provided with a slot 11, a first rotating groove 12, a second rotating hole 13, a post 14, a second rotating groove 15, a mounting groove 16, and a limiting block 17. The slot 11 is used for inserting an electronic card 200. The first rotating groove 12 is located at one end of the insulating body 1. The second rotating hole 13 is located on the side wall of the first rotating groove 12 and connects to the first rotating groove 12. The post 14 extends from the surface of one end of the insulating body 1. The second rotating groove 15 is located at the other end of the insulating body 1 and connects the slot 11 and the mounting groove 16. The limiting block 17 extends from the side wall of the mounting groove 16.

[0039] For terminal assembly 2 mentioned above, please refer to Figure 5 Terminal assembly 2 is disposed on insulating body 1, with one end of terminal assembly 2 extending into slot 11 and the other end extending out of insulating body 1. One end of terminal assembly 2 is used to hold electronic card 200, so that terminal assembly 2 is electrically connected to electronic card 200. The other end of terminal assembly 2 is used to connect to other electronic components.

[0040] For the above-mentioned latch 3, please refer to Figure 6The latch 3 is rotatably mounted in the first rotating groove 12, with a portion of the latch 3 located outside the first rotating groove 12. The latch 3 includes a locking groove 31, a locking part 32, a first rotating shaft 33, a second rotating shaft 34, and a holding groove 35. The locking groove 31 is used for inserting one end of the electronic card 200, and the bottom of the locking groove 31 is used for pushing the electronic card 200 against it. The locking part 32 extends from the side wall of the locking groove 31, and the locking part 32 is opposite to the bottom of the locking groove 31. The locking part 32 is used to lock or unlock the electronic card 200, and the locking part 32 is used for pushing the electronic card 200 against it. When the multi-function module is inserted, one end of the electronic card 200 is inserted into the lock slot 31, and the other end of the electronic card 200 pushes against the bottom of the lock slot 31 to drive the latch 3 to rotate until the electronic card 200 is fully inserted and the latch 3 is in the locked position. The locking part 32 is inserted into the electronic card 200 to lock the electronic card 200. When the multi-function module is removed, the electronic card 200 pushes against the locking part 32 until the latch 3 is in the unlocked position, and the locking part 32 disengages from the electronic card 200 to unlock the electronic card 200. The first rotating shaft 33 is rotatably connected to one end of the unlocking component 4. When the latch 3 rotates, the first rotating shaft 33 is used to push the unlocking component 4 to move. The second rotating shaft 34 is rotatably inserted into the second rotating hole 13 so that the latch 3 is rotatably connected to one end of the insulating body 1, thereby causing the latch 3 to rotate around the second rotating shaft 34.

[0041] For unlocking component 4 mentioned above, please refer to Figure 5 The unlocking component 4 includes a linkage 41 and an ejector 42. The linkage 41 is disposed in the mounting slot 16 and can move along the mounting slot 16. One end of the linkage 41 is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 33, and the other end is connected to the first insertion post 14. The linkage 41 is used to keep the latch 3 in an unlocked state after unlocking. The ejector 42 is rotatably disposed in the second rotating slot 15, the slot 11, and the mounting slot 16, and abuts against the other end of the linkage 41. The ejector 42 is used to push the other end of the electronic card 200 when the multi-function module is pulled out, assisting the user in pulling out the multi-function module. Specifically, when the user pulls out the multi-function module, the electronic card 200 pushes the latch 3 to rotate. Under the action of the latch 3, the linkage 41 moves to drive the ejector 42 to rotate, so that the ejector 42 pushes the other end of the electronic card 200.

[0042] The linkage 41 is provided with a first rotating hole 411, a first limiting groove 412, a spring arm 413, and a second limiting groove 414. The first rotating hole 411 is located at one end of the linkage 41, and the first rotating shaft 33 is rotatably inserted into it so that when the latch 3 rotates, the first rotating shaft 33 rotates relative to the first rotating hole 411, and pushes the linkage 41 to move. The first limiting groove 412 is located at one end of the linkage 41, and the insert post 14 is inserted into it to limit the movement position of the linkage 41, thereby limiting the rotation position of the latch 3. One end of the spring arm 413 is inserted into the abutment groove 35 and abuts against the side wall of the abutment groove 35. The spring arm 413 is used to push the latch 3 to rotate when the multi-function module is pulled out, assisting the user in pulling out the multi-function module, and to keep the latch 3 in the unlocked position after the multi-function module is pulled out. The second limiting groove 414 is for the limiting block 17 to be inserted, so that the limiting block 17 limits the movement position of the linkage 41.

[0043] For the identification component 5 mentioned above, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The identification component 5 includes a slider 51 and an identification element 52. The slider 51 and the identification element 52 are disposed at one end of the latch 3, and the slider 51 can move between a first position and a second position relative to the identification element 52 and the latch 3.

[0044] The sliding member 51 is provided with a sliding bar 511, a pushing member 512, and a stop 513. The pushing member 512 is fixed to one end of the sliding bar 511. The pushing member 512 is used by the user to push the sliding member 51. The stop 513 is fixed to the other end of the sliding bar 511. The stop 513 is used to hold or release the latch 3. Specifically, when the pushing member 512 is in the first position and the stop 513 is abutting against the latch 3, the latch 3 is used to lock the electronic card 200. When the pushing member 512 is in the second position and the stop 513 is released from the latch 3, the latch 3 is used to unlock the electronic card 200.

[0045] The identification element 52 is provided with a first slide groove 521, a second slide groove 522, an unlock mark 523, and a lock mark 524. The first slide groove 521 allows one end of the sliding bar 511 to be movably positioned. The second slide groove 522 connects to the first slide groove 521 and extends through the surface of the identification element 52 away from the first slide groove 521. The second slide groove 522 allows the pusher 512 to be movably positioned, and the pusher 512 extends out of the second slide groove 522 so that the user can push the pusher 512. The unlock mark 523 and the lock mark 524 are located on the surface of the identification element 52 away from the first slide groove 521. The unlock mark 523 corresponds to a first position, and the lock mark 524 corresponds to a second position, so that the user can visually determine the position of the pusher 512. After the user plugs the multifunction module into the connector 100, the user pushes the pusher 512 to slide along the second slide groove 522 until the stop 513 abuts against the latch 3. The user visually inspects whether the pusher 512 is in the second position to determine whether the latch 3 has rotated to the locked position, thereby determining whether the latch 3 is locking the electronic card 200. This allows for visual inspection of whether the latch 3 is used to lock the electronic card 200. When the user needs to remove the multifunction module from the connector 100, the user first pushes the pusher 512 from the second position to the first position, and then removes the multifunction module from the connector 100.

[0046] In some embodiments, when the pusher 512 abuts against the first sidewall of the second slide 522, the pusher 512 is in a first position, and when the pusher 512 abuts against the second sidewall of the second slide 522, the pusher 512 is in a second position, with the second sidewall being disposed opposite to the first sidewall.

[0047] For the outer cover 6 mentioned above, please refer to Figure 5 The outer cover 6 is disposed on the insulating body 1 and is located in the mounting groove 16 so that the outer cover 6 covers the part of the linkage 41. The outer cover 6 is provided with an opening 61, which connects to the slot 11. The opening 61 is used for the electronic card 200 to pass through.

[0048] In this embodiment, the connector 100 includes an insulating body 1, a terminal assembly 2, a latch 3, and an identification component 5. The insulating body 1 is used for insertion of a multi-functional module. The terminal assembly 2 is disposed on the insulating body 1 and is used to hold the electronic card 200 of the multi-functional module. The latch 3 is rotatably connected to one end of the insulating body 1. The identification component 5 includes a slider 51 and an identification component 52. The identification component 52 is provided with a first position and a second position. The slider 51 can move between the first position and the second position. When the slider 51 is in the first position, the latch 3 is used to lock the electronic card 200. When the slider 51 is in the second position, the latch 3 is used to unlock the electronic card 200. When the user plugs the multi-function module into the connector 100, the user pushes the slider 51 to move relative to the identification component 52. The slider 51 moves from the first position to the second position until the slider 51 abuts against the latch 3. The user visually inspects whether the slider 51 is in the locked position to determine whether the latch 3 has rotated to the locked position, thereby determining whether the latch 3 has locked the electronic card 200, thus realizing visual inspection of whether the latch 3 has locked the electronic card 200.

[0049] This application also provides an embodiment of an electronic device, which includes the connector 100 described above. The structure and function of the connector 100 can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0050] It should be noted that while preferred embodiments of this application are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, this application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this application; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this application. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this application's specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, include: Insulated body for connecting multi-functional modules; A terminal assembly is disposed on the insulating body, the terminal assembly being used to hold the electronic card of the multi-functional module; A latch is rotatably connected to one end of the insulating body; The identification component includes a slider and an identification element. The slider is movable relative to the identification element between a first position and a second position. When the slider is in the first position, the latch is used to lock the electronic card. When the slider is in the second position, the latch is used to unlock the electronic card.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification element is provided with an unlock mark and a lock mark, the unlock mark corresponds to the first position, and the lock mark corresponds to the second position.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slider is provided with a slider and a pusher. The pusher is fixed to one end of the slider and can move between the first position and the second position.

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The identification element is provided with a first slide groove and a second slide groove, the second slide groove is connected to the first slide groove, one end of the sliding bar is movably disposed in the first slide groove, the pushing element is movably disposed in the second slide groove and extends out of the second slide groove, and the unlocking mark and the locking mark are disposed on the surface of the identification element away from the first slide groove.

5. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slider is provided with a stop block, which is fixed to the other end of the slider. When the slider is in the first position, the stop block abuts against the latch. When the slider is in the second position, the stop block separates from the latch.

6. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latch is provided with a lock groove and a lock part. The lock part extends from the side wall of the lock groove and is opposite to the bottom of the lock groove. The lock part is used to lock or unlock the electronic card.

7. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector further includes an unlocking component, which includes a linkage member movably disposed on the insulating body, connected to the latch, and abutting against the latch.

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The latch is provided with a first rotating shaft, and the linkage is provided with a first rotating hole and a spring arm. The first rotating shaft is rotatably inserted into the first rotating hole, and the spring arm abuts against the latch.

9. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The unlocking component includes an ejector, which is rotatably connected to the insulating body and movably connected to the other end of the linkage. The ejector is used to push the electronic card when it is pulled out.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes the connector as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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