Connector connection device and electronic device connection mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a joint connecting device and electronic equipment connecting mechanism, this joint connecting device includes base body, function assembly, button and linkage piece. In initial state, function assembly part sets up in the base body, and function assembly part is at the base body outside, button sets up on the base body and is arranged in cooperation with function assembly, and button can drive function assembly and remove, make function assembly part in the base body outside remove to the base body, linkage piece sets up on the base body and is arranged in cooperation with button and / or function assembly, and linkage piece can drive function assembly and remove, make function assembly restore to initial state. This joint connecting device can make that electronic equipment is quick when using and disassembles, and is stable and reliable, realizes equipment tool -free dismounting, guarantees the stability of cooperation, makes the joint connecting device when connecting with the casing receive external force and does not cause the interface connection to disconnect when unclamping, can also use normally under some severe use environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic communication equipment, and in particular to a connector connection device and an electronic device connection mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the methods for securing Type-C connectors are relatively simple: one relies on the internal structure of the Type-C connector, and the other uses magnets for magnetic attraction. Both methods suffer from insufficient stability. During connection, external forces can easily cause the male connector to detach from the female connector, resulting in a broken connection. Furthermore, these methods occupy considerable space, limiting usage scenarios and failing to meet the quick-connect and disconnection requirements of the Type-C interface. Adding magnets for magnetic attraction not only requires consideration of magnet interference with the host device, but also necessitates overcoming magnetic force during insertion and removal; too much force is inconvenient, while too little force makes removal impossible. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a connector connection device and an electronic device connection mechanism.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: to construct a connector connection device, which includes a base, an active component, a button and a linkage;

[0005] In the initial state, the functional component portion is disposed within the substrate, and the functional component portion is located outside the substrate;

[0006] The button is disposed on the substrate and is configured to cooperate with the actuating component. The button can drive the actuating component to move, so that the part of the actuating component outside the substrate moves into the substrate.

[0007] The linkage is disposed on the base and cooperates with the button and / or the actuating component. The linkage can drive the actuating component to move, so that the actuating component returns to the initial state.

[0008] In some embodiments, the linkage is a push-button part that cooperates with the actuating component. The push-button part can move along the X direction of the base, and the movement of the push-button part can drive the actuating component to move.

[0009] In some embodiments, the linkage is an elastic component that cooperates with the actuating component, and the elastic component provides an elastic force to the actuating component.

[0010] In some embodiments, the actuating component includes an actuating element and a connecting rod;

[0011] The actuating element is mounted on the base and can move along the Y direction of the base;

[0012] The connecting rod is mounted on the base and can move along the Z direction of the base. The connecting rod is configured to cooperate with the actuating member, and the movement of the connecting rod can drive the actuating member to move.

[0013] The button can move along the X direction of the base. The button is configured to cooperate with the connecting rod. The movement of the button can drive the connecting rod to move.

[0014] In some embodiments, the functional member is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion, the base is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole, and the snap-fit ​​portion can protrude from the snap-fit ​​hole;

[0015] The connecting rod has a snap-fit ​​groove, and the button includes an operating part and an actuating rod fixedly connected to the operating part. The actuating rod is matched with the snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​groove has a beveled structure.

[0016] The base includes a cover, the button is mounted on the cover, and the cover has a mounting groove for mounting the operating part.

[0017] In some embodiments, the elastic component includes a first elastic element, a second elastic element, and a third elastic element;

[0018] The functional component is provided with a positioning groove;

[0019] The first end of the first elastic element is connected to the side wall of the positioning groove, and the second end of the first elastic element is connected to the inner wall of the base.

[0020] The first end of the second elastic element is connected to the upper wall surface of the connecting rod, and the second end of the second elastic element is connected to the top inner wall surface of the base.

[0021] The first end of the third elastic element is connected to the outer wall surface of the substrate, and the second end of the third elastic element is connected to the inner wall surface of the operating part.

[0022] In some embodiments, the functional member is provided with a mating part, and the connecting rod is provided with a locking part that matches the mating part;

[0023] Both the mating part and the engaging part have an inclined surface structure.

[0024] In some embodiments, the functional component is an integrally formed L-shaped member.

[0025] In some embodiments, the actuating element is a steel ball.

[0026] In this embodiment, an electronic device connection mechanism is also constructed, which includes the aforementioned connector connection device and a housing connected to the connector connection device;

[0027] The housing is provided with a positioning part and a limiting groove;

[0028] The connector is provided with a positioning element corresponding to the positioning part and an action component corresponding to the limiting groove.

[0029] The present invention offers the following advantages: The connector includes a base, an active component, a button, and a linkage. In its initial state, the active component is partially located inside the base, while another portion is outside the base. The button is mounted on the base and engages with the active component, moving the portion of the active component outside the base towards the base. The linkage is mounted on the base and engages with the button and / or the active component, moving the active component back to its initial state. This connector enables quick and reliable assembly and disassembly of electronic devices, allowing for tool-free assembly and disassembly. It ensures stable fit and prevents the connector from disengaging under external force when connected to the housing, thus maintaining normal operation even in harsh environments. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be considered as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the electronic device connection mechanism in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Top view of the structure;

[0033] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Structural cross-sectional view of AA;

[0034] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Main view of the structure;

[0035] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Structural sectional view of BB;

[0036] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the connector connection device in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the connector connection device. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "head," and "tail" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and do not indicate that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0039] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. When an component is referred to as being "on" or "below" another component, the component can be located "directly" or "indirectly" on the other component, or there may be one or more intermediary components. The terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," "third," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This utility model discloses an electronic device connection mechanism, which includes a connector connection device and a housing 5 connected to the connector connection device. The housing 5 is provided with a positioning part 52 and a limiting groove 51. The connector connection device is provided with a positioning element 9 corresponding to the positioning part 52 and an actuating component 2 corresponding to the limiting groove 51. This electronic device connection mechanism is applicable to all devices that require connection using a Type-C interface. The electronic device can be, but is not limited to, a host computer, audio accessories, cables, etc.

[0041] The connector connection device includes a base 1, an action component 2, a button 3, and a linkage. In the initial state, the action component 2 is partially located inside the base 1 and partially outside. The button 3 is located on the base 1 and cooperates with the action component 2, allowing the action component 2 to move from outside the base 1 to inside. The linkage is located on the base 1 and cooperates with the button 3 and / or the action component 2, allowing the action component 2 to move back to its initial state. Specifically, the base 1 is a hollow structure, and the action component 2 cooperates with the limiting groove 51 of the housing 5 to lock or unlock the connector connection device from the housing 5. The button 3, in cooperation with the action component 2, moves the action component 2, allowing it to disengage from the limiting groove 51. The linkage can be manually operated or automatically reset by elastic force, returning the action component 2 to its initial state.

[0042] In this embodiment, the linkage can have two structural forms. The first structural form is that the linkage is a push-button part that cooperates with the actuating component 2. The push-button part can move along the X direction of the base 1, and the movement of the push-button part can drive the actuating component 2 to move. This linkage can be set on the base, and the function of restoring the actuating component 2 to its initial state can be achieved by manual pressing.

[0043] The second structural form of the linkage is: the linkage is an elastic component 4 that is configured to cooperate with the action component 2. The elastic component 4 provides elastic force to the action component 2. When the linkage is the elastic component 4, it causes the action component 2 to automatically reset through its own elastic force, so that the action component 2 returns to its initial state.

[0044] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the actuating component 2 includes an actuating element 21 and a connecting rod 22. The actuating element 21 is mounted on the base 1 and can move along the Y direction of the base 1; the connecting rod 22 is mounted on the base 1 and can move along the Z direction of the base 1. The connecting rod 22 is configured to cooperate with the actuating element 21, and the movement of the connecting rod 22 can drive the actuating element 21 to move; the button 3 can move along the X direction of the base 1. The button 3 is configured to cooperate with the connecting rod 22, and the movement of the button 3 can drive the connecting rod 22 to move. Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the X, Y, and Z directions of the base 1 are as illustrated, with the Z direction being the height direction of the base 1, and the X and Y directions being the planar directions of the base 1, perpendicular to each other. Specifically, the actuating member 21 is mounted on the base 1 and can move along the Y direction of the base 1. The actuating member 21 is used to cooperate with the limiting groove 51 of the housing 5 to lock the connector connecting device with the housing 5 or to unlock the connector connecting device with the housing 5. The connecting rod 22 is mounted on the base 1 and can move along the Z direction of the base 1. The connecting rod 22 is configured to cooperate with the actuating member 21, and the connecting rod 22 can drive the actuating member 21 to move. The button 3 can move along the X direction of the base 1. The button 3 is configured to cooperate with the connecting rod 22, and the button 3 can drive the connecting rod 22 to move, so that the actuating member 21 can disengage from the limiting groove 51 of the housing 5.

[0045] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the actuating member 21 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 211, and the base 1 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 11, through which the snap-fit ​​part 211 can protrude. The connecting rod 22 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 222. The button 3 includes an operating part 31 and an actuating rod 32 fixedly connected to the operating part 31. The actuating rod 32 is matched with the snap-fit ​​groove 222, which is a beveled structure. The base 1 includes a cover 6, on which the button 3 is mounted. The cover 6 is provided with a mounting groove 61 for mounting the operating part 31.

[0046] In this embodiment, there are two buttons 3 and two locking slots 222. The two buttons 3 are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the base 1, and the two locking slots 222 are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the base 1. When the button 3 moves, the actuating rod 32 abuts against the locking slot 222, so that the actuating rod 32 moves and simultaneously drives the connecting rod 22 to move.

[0047] The elastic component 4 includes a first elastic element 41, a second elastic element 42, and a third elastic element 43. The actuating member 21 is provided with a positioning groove 212; the first end of the first elastic element 41 is connected to the side wall of the positioning groove 212, and the second end of the first elastic element 41 is connected to the inner wall of the base 1; the first end of the second elastic element 42 is connected to the upper wall of the connecting rod 22, and the second end of the second elastic element 42 is connected to the top inner wall of the base 1; the first end of the third elastic element 43 is connected to the outer wall of the base 1, and the second end of the third elastic element 43 is connected to the inner wall of the operating part 31.

[0048] Specifically, the first elastic element 41 can be a spring, and the actuating element 21 can move left and right in the Y direction of the base 1 through the first elastic element 41. When the connector connecting device needs to be installed into the housing 5, the part of the actuating element 21 protruding from the locking hole 11 can be aligned with the housing 5 and directly inserted. At this time, the actuating element 21 first moves to the left in the Y direction. When the actuating element 21 reaches the limiting groove 51 of the housing 5, the actuating element 21 moves to the right in the Y direction under the elastic force of the first elastic element 41. At this time, the locking part 211 can be locked onto the limiting groove 51 of the housing 5 to lock the overall position of the connector connecting device relative to the housing 5. During the process of installing the connector connecting device into the housing 5, the entire process does not require operation of button 3, which is convenient and effective. The second elastic element 42 can be a spring, and the connecting rod 22 can move up and down in the Z direction of the base 1 through the second elastic element 42.

[0049] Additionally, the third elastic element 43 can be a spring, allowing the button 3 to move left and right in the X direction of the base 1 via the third elastic element 43. When the connector needs to be detached from the housing 5, press and hold the buttons 3 on both sides of the base 1. The actuating rod 32 of the button 3, through its engagement with the inclined structure of the locking groove 222, drives the connecting rod 22 upward. Simultaneously, as the connecting rod 22 moves upward, it also drives the actuating element 21 to move to the left. Once the locking part 211 of the actuating element 21 disengages from the limiting groove 51 of the housing 5, the entire connector can be removed. After releasing the button 3, the button 3 can move outward under the elastic force of the third elastic element 43 to return to its initial position. At the same time, the connecting rod 22 moves downward under the elastic force of the second elastic element 42 to return to its initial position, and the actuating element 21 also moves to the right under the elastic force of the first elastic element 41 to return to its initial position.

[0050] In some embodiments, the actuating member 21 is provided with a mating portion 213, and the connecting rod 22 is provided with a locking portion 221 that matches the mating portion 213. Both the mating portion 213 and the locking portion 221 are inclined structures. When the connecting rod 22 moves, the locking portion 221 abuts against the mating portion 213, so that the connecting rod 22 moves while simultaneously driving the actuating member 21 to move.

[0051] like Figure 7 As shown, in some other embodiments, the actuating element 21 can be a steel ball, and the number of steel balls can be two. The two steel balls cooperate with the connecting rod 22 at the same time. While the connecting rod 22 is moving, it drives the two steel balls to be engaged in the limiting groove 51 of the housing 5 or to disengage the two steel balls from the limiting groove 51 of the housing 5.

[0052] In addition, the actuating component 2 can be an integrally formed L-shaped component, that is, the actuating component 21 and the connecting rod 22 are integrally formed. The button 3 is movably connected to the integrally formed L-shaped component, so that when the button 3 moves in the X direction, it drives the integrally formed L-shaped component to move in the Y direction.

[0053] Understandably, this connector allows for quick and reliable disassembly and assembly of electronic devices, enabling tool-free disassembly and assembly, ensuring stable fit, and preventing the connector from disengaging and breaking the interface connection when subjected to external force during connection with the housing 5. It can also be used normally in certain harsh operating environments.

[0054] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model patent. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model should fall within the coverage of the claims of the present utility model.

[0055] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model patent. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model should fall within the coverage of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector connection device, characterized in that, It includes a base (1), a functional component (2), a button (3), and a linkage; In the initial state, the functional component (2) is partially disposed inside the substrate (1), and the functional component (2) is partially located outside the substrate (1); The button (3) is disposed on the base (1) and is configured in conjunction with the action component (2). The button (3) can drive the action component (2) to move, so that the part of the action component (2) outside the base (1) moves into the base (1). The linkage is disposed on the base (1) and cooperates with the button (3) and / or the action component (2). The linkage can drive the action component (2) to move, so that the action component (2) returns to the initial state.

2. The connector connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage is a push part that cooperates with the action component (2). The push part can move along the X direction of the base (1), and the movement of the push part can drive the action component (2) to move.

3. The connector connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage is an elastic component (4) that cooperates with the action component (2), and the elastic component (4) provides elastic force to the action component (2).

4. The connector connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The actuating component (2) includes an actuating element (21) and a connecting rod (22); The actuating element (21) is mounted on the base (1) and can move along the Y direction of the base (1); The connecting rod (22) is mounted on the base (1) and can move along the Z direction of the base (1). The connecting rod (22) is configured to cooperate with the action (21). The movement of the connecting rod (22) can drive the action (21) to move. The button (3) can move along the X direction of the base (1). The button (3) is configured to cooperate with the connecting rod (22). The movement of the button (3) can drive the connecting rod (22) to move.

5. The connector connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The functional member (21) is provided with a snap-fit ​​part (211), and the base (1) is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole (11). The snap-fit ​​part (211) can protrude from the snap-fit ​​hole (11). The connecting rod (22) has a snap-fit ​​groove (222), and the button (3) includes an operating part (31) and an actuating rod (32) fixedly connected to the operating part (31). The actuating rod (32) is matched with the snap-fit ​​groove (222), and the snap-fit ​​groove (222) has a sloping structure. The base (1) includes a cover (6), the button (3) is mounted on the cover (6), and the cover (6) has a mounting groove (61) for mounting the operating part (31).

6. The connector connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic component (4) includes a first elastic element (41), a second elastic element (42), and a third elastic element (43); The functional member (21) is provided with a positioning groove (212); The first end of the first elastic element (41) is connected to the side wall of the positioning groove (212), and the second end of the first elastic element (41) is connected to the inner wall of the base (1). The first end of the second elastic element (42) is connected to the upper wall surface of the connecting rod (22), and the second end of the second elastic element (42) is connected to the top inner wall surface of the base (1); The first end of the third elastic element (43) is connected to the outer wall of the base (1), and the second end of the third elastic element (43) is connected to the inner wall of the operating part (31).

7. The connector connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The functional member (21) is provided with a mating part (213), and the connecting rod (22) is provided with a locking part (221) that matches the mating part (213); Both the mating part (213) and the engaging part (221) are inclined structures.

8. The connector connection device according to claim 2 or claim 3, characterized in that, The functional component (2) is an integrally formed L-shaped component.

9. The connector connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The actuating element (21) is a steel ball.

10. An electronic device connection mechanism, characterized in that, Includes the connector connection device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, and a housing (5) connected to the connector connection device; The housing (5) is provided with a positioning part (52) and a limiting groove (51); The connector is provided with a positioning element (9) corresponding to the positioning part (52) and an action component (2) corresponding to the limiting groove (51).

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