plug connector

Abstract

A plug connector includes a housing, a cover arranged on one side of the housing, a receiving groove arranged on the cover, a base combined with the cover, and a plug assembly capable of being rotatably connected to the cover and accommodated in the receiving groove. A first magnetic attraction part and a second magnetic attraction part are arranged in the plug assembly, and a first magnetic part and a second magnetic part are arranged in the cover. When the plug assembly is extended out of the receiving groove, the first magnetic attraction part and the first magnetic part are magnetically attracted to each other, thereby improving the stability of the plug connector. When the plug assembly is accommodated in the receiving groove, the second magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic part are magnetically attracted to each other, thereby improving the stability of the plug assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a plug connector, and more particularly to a plug connector that is easy to store and has good stability. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of electronic technology, plug connectors are widely used in various electronic devices. By plugging the plug connector of an electronic device into a wall socket or extension cord socket, power is supplied to the electronic device.

[0003] For ease of storage and portability, existing plug connectors have a foldable storage function. For example, Utility Model Patent Publication No. 219659059 discloses a press-lock assembly for a foldable plug mechanism, comprising a mounting base, two movable seats movably disposed on the mounting base, and at least one first return spring abutting against the movable seats. The mounting base has a folding groove to accommodate a plug assembly. A locking hook is formed on each of the two movable seats, and a pressing handle extending to the outside of the mounting base is connected to each movable seat. When the plug assembly is folded and accommodated in the folding groove, the elastic force of the first return spring causes relative displacement of the movable seats. At this time, the locking hooks engage the prongs of the plug assembly, thereby fixing the plug assembly in place. When it is necessary to unfold the plug assembly, pressing the pressing handle inward brings the two movable seats closer together and compresses the first return spring. At this time, the prongs of the plug assembly disengage from the locking hooks, thereby allowing the plug assembly to pop out of the folding groove. While this structural design can achieve convenient storage, the locking hook structure has low rigidity. Under improper force, the locking hook structure is prone to deformation or even breakage. Furthermore, the spring structure is prone to elastic fatigue after long-term repeated compression, which makes it impossible to effectively limit the position between the plug assembly and the mounting base, thereby affecting the durability of the plug connector.

[0004] Given the above shortcomings, it is necessary to provide a plug connector that is easy to store and has good stability. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a plug connector, and more particularly to a plug connector that is easy to store and has good stability.

[0006] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model discloses a plug connector, comprising a housing, a receiving groove disposed on one side of the housing and recessed inward, the receiving groove having a groove bottom, a pair of side plates extending from the groove bottom and facing each other, and a top plate extending from the groove bottom, the top plate being connected between the two side plates, a plug assembly rotatably connected between the two side plates and housed in the receiving groove, a first magnetic element disposed on the top plate, a second magnetic element disposed on the groove bottom, a first magnetic attraction portion disposed on one side of the plug assembly, and a second magnetic attraction portion disposed on the side of the plug assembly opposite to the first magnetic attraction portion.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer casing has a housing and a cover that engages with the housing, the housing and the cover together defining an internal space, the storage groove is recessed inward from one side of the cover, the bottom of the groove is covered on one side of the housing, the upper plate is located on the upper side wall of the cover, the two side plates are located on opposite side walls of the cover, the bottom of the groove has an assembly groove communicating with the storage groove and the internal space, the two sides of the assembly groove extend outward to form a pair of slots cutting through the side plates, and the two sides of the plug assembly extend outward to form a pair of pivot shafts rotatably pivotally connected in the slots.

[0008] Furthermore, one side of the plug assembly is recessed inward to form a mounting groove, and the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are respectively embedded in the two opposite inner sidewalls of the mounting groove. The first magnetic part is located at one end near the opening of the mounting groove, and the second magnetic part is located at one end away from the opening of the mounting groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the slot has a closed end extending to the receiving slot and an open end penetrating the rear edge of the side plate portion, the pivot shaft is pivotally connected to the closed end of the slot, and the plug connector further includes a base that engages with the assembly slot, the outer edge of the base extending outwardly with a pair of assembly blocks, the assembly blocks being disposed at the open end of the slot and blocking one side of the pivot shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the cover is provided with at least one hook, which extends rearward from the inner surface of the cover, and the base is provided with at least one latching part, which extends rearward from the rear surface of the base, and the latching part and the hook are fastened to each other.

[0011] Furthermore, the base is provided with a pair of positioning portions and a pair of through slots. The positioning portions are formed by protruding rearward from the rear surface of the base. The through slots are located on both sides of the positioning portions and penetrate the front and rear surfaces of the base. The plug connector also includes a pair of conductive springs disposed on the base and in contact with the plug assembly. Each conductive spring has a fixing plate fixed to the positioning portion and an elastic arm that bends forward from one side edge of the fixing plate and is received in the through slot. The elastic arm has a contact portion with a convex surface facing the plug assembly. A pair of mating terminals are fixed inside the plug assembly. Each mating terminal has a contact end that protrudes from the rear end of the plug assembly and connects with the contact portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the groove extends to form a lower plate portion, which is connected between the two side plates. The lower plate portion is located on the lower side wall of the cover. The receiving groove extends outward to form a pair of slots, which penetrate the lower plate portion and the housing. The slots are provided to accommodate the docking terminals.

[0013] Furthermore, each of the positioning portions has its rear surface recessed inward to form a blind hole, and each of the fixing plates has a locking hole aligned with the blind hole. The plug connector also includes a pair of locking elements that are aligned and locked to the locking hole and the blind hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the plug connector also includes a circuit board assembly housed inside the housing, each of the conductive springs having a mating end extending rearward from one side edge of the fixing plate and engaging with the circuit board assembly.

[0015] Furthermore, the inner surface of the housing protrudes inward to form at least one internally hollowed-out fastening portion, and the side edge of the cover extends rearward to form at least one extending rib. The inner surface of each extending rib protrudes inward to form a latching block. The extending rib extends into the fastening portion and causes the latching block to engage the fastening portion.

[0016] In summary, this utility model provides a plug connector comprising a housing, a cover disposed on one side of the housing, a receiving groove disposed on the cover, a base coupled to the cover, and a plug assembly rotatably pivotally connected to the cover to be rotatably received into the receiving groove. The plug assembly is internally provided with a first magnetic attraction portion and a second magnetic attraction portion, and the cover is internally provided with a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. When the plug assembly extends out of the receiving groove, the first magnetic attraction portion and the first magnetic element magnetically attract each other, thereby improving the insertion stability of the plug connector. When the plug assembly is received into the receiving groove, the second magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic element magnetically attract each other, making the storage of the plug assembly more secure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the plug connector of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the plug connector of this utility model in its stored state.

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the plug connector of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is another exploded view of the plug connector of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the cover of the plug connector of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial perspective view of the plug connector of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 The cover, base, and plug assembly of the plug connector of this utility model are along... Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of line II.

[0024] Figure 8 The cover, base, and plug assembly of the plug connector of this utility model are along... Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of line II-II.

[0025] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the base, conductive spring, and locking element of the plug connector of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 10 This is another exploded view of the base, conductive spring, and locking element of the plug connector of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the plug assembly of the plug connector of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the housing of the plug connector of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To illustrate the technical content, structural features, objectives, and technical effects of this utility model in detail, the following embodiments are provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3This utility model discloses a plug connector 100, comprising a rectangular box-shaped outer shell 10, the outer shell 10 having a housing 1 and a cover 2 that engages with the housing 1, the housing 1 and the cover 2 together defining an internal space. A base 3 is disposed in the internal space and fixedly connected to the cover 2, a plug assembly 4 is pivotally connected to the cover 2, and a pair of conductive spring contacts 51 are disposed on the base 3 and contact the plug assembly 4.

[0031] Please see Figures 3 to 5 The outer casing 10 includes a recessed storage groove 23 extending inward from one side of the cover 2. The storage groove 23 is rectangular and has a bottom 21 parallel to the outer casing 10, a pair of side plate portions 22c extending from the bottom 21 and facing each other, an upper plate portion 22a extending from the bottom 21 and connected between the two side plate portions 22c, and a lower plate portion 22b extending from the bottom 21 and connected between the two side plate portions 22c. The bottom 21 covers one side of the casing 1, the upper plate portion 22a and the lower plate portion 22b are located on the upper and lower side walls of the cover 2, respectively, and the side plate portions 22c are located on the left and right side walls of the cover 2. The cover 2 also includes an assembly groove 24 formed in the bottom 21 of the groove and connecting the storage groove 23 with the internal space, and a pair of slots 241 extending outward along both sides of the assembly groove 24 and cutting through the side plate portion 22c.

[0032] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 11 The plug assembly 4 is configured as a flat plate structure, comprising a rectangular plug housing 41, a mounting groove 411 recessed inward from the rear surface of the plug housing 41, a pair of mating terminals 44 fixed inside the plug housing 41 and disposed on both sides of the mounting groove 411, and a pair of pivot shafts 45 extending outward from the left and right sides of the plug housing 41. The plug assembly 4 is inserted into the assembly groove 24 from the inside of the groove bottom 21, so that the pivot shafts 45 are respectively inserted into the grooves 241, and the plug assembly 4 is pivotally connected between the two side plates 22c. Then, the base 3 is fitted and fixed to the assembly groove 24 and combined with the cover 2, so that the plug assembly 4 can be rotatably fixed on the cover 2 and received into the receiving groove 23 with the pivot shafts 45 as the rotation center. At the same time, the conductive spring 51 is provided to contact and conduct with the plug assembly 4.

[0033] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8To ensure the plug assembly 4 is effectively positioned and held in both its active and retracted states, the cover 2 has a first magnetic element 25 embedded in the inner surface of the upper plate portion 22a and a second magnetic element 26 embedded in the rear surface of the groove bottom 21. The plug assembly 4 has a first magnetic attraction portion 42 and a second magnetic attraction portion 43 on opposite sides. In this embodiment, the first magnetic attraction portion 42 and the second magnetic attraction portion 43 are respectively embedded in opposite inner sidewalls of the mounting groove 411. The first magnetic attraction portion 42 is located at one end near the opening of the mounting groove 411, and the second magnetic attraction portion 43 is located at one end away from the opening of the mounting groove 411 and is parallel to the first magnetic attraction portion 42. Furthermore, the first magnetic attraction portion 42 is configured to align with the first magnetic element 25, and the second magnetic attraction portion 43 is configured to align with the second magnetic element 26.

[0034] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 9 as well as Figure 11 The base 3 includes a base plate 31 that connects to the assembly groove 24 and a mounting portion 32 extending forward from the front surface of the base plate 31. The inner and outer surfaces of the mounting portion 32 each form a downwardly inclined and parallel guide surface 321. The bottom end of the mounting portion 32 extends along the left and right sides to form a cylindrical extension 322. The mounting portion 32 extends into the mounting groove 411, and the left and right ends of the extension 322 abut against the inner wall of the mounting groove 411. The opening of the mounting groove 411 is recessed inward to form two notches 412, located at the upper and lower ends of the mounting groove 411 respectively. The inner surface of each notch 412 forms an inwardly inclined engaging surface 413, and the engaging surfaces 413 of the two notches 412 face each other symmetrically. The mounting part 32 engages in one of the notches 412, and the engaging surface 413 is configured to align with the guide surface 321, thereby limiting the mounting part 32 and the plug housing 41 to each other.

[0035] Please see Figure 4 as well as Figures 7 to 9When the plug assembly 4 is in use, the front end of the mating terminal 44 extends out of the receiving groove 23, and the rear end of the mating terminal 44 is electrically in contact with the conductive spring 51. The guide surface 321 on the outer surface of the mounting portion 32 is aligned with one of the engaging surfaces 413. The plug assembly 4 and the cover 2 are fixed together by the first magnetic attraction part 42 magnetically adsorbing onto the first magnetic element 25, thereby improving the insertion stability and power transmission stability of the plug connector 100. When the plug assembly 4 is in the retracted state, the mating terminal 44 and the conductive spring 51 are not in contact. The plug assembly 4 rotates 90 degrees about the pivot shaft 45 and is received into the receiving groove 23. At this time, the guide surface 321 on the inner surface of the mounting portion 32 is aligned with the other engaging surface 413. The plug assembly 4 and the cover 2 are fixed together by the second magnetic attraction part 43 magnetically adsorbing onto the second magnetic element 26.

[0036] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The storage groove 23 extends outward to form a pair of slots 231. The slots 231 penetrate the lower plate portion 22b of the cover 2 and the housing 1. In the storage state, the docking terminal 44 is received into the slots 231, making the storage of the plug assembly 4 more stable.

[0037] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 9 The slot 241 has a closed end extending to the receiving slot 23 and an open end penetrating to the rear edge of the side plate portion 22c. The pivot shaft 45 is rotatably pivotally connected to the closed end of the slot 241 to prevent the plug assembly 4 from dislodging forward from the assembly slot 24. The base 3 has a pair of assembly blocks 33 extending outward from the left and right side edges of the base plate 31. The assembly blocks 33 are disposed at the open end of the slot 241 and block the rear side of the pivot shaft 45 to prevent the plug assembly 4 from dislodging backward from the slot 241.

[0038] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 10To fix the base 3 to the cover 2, at least one hook 27 extends rearward from the inner surface of the cover 2. In this embodiment, there are three hooks 27, one of which extends rearward from the rear surface of the groove bottom 21, and the other two hooks 27 extend rearward from the rear side edge of the upper plate portion 22a. At least one latching portion 34 extends rearward from the rear surface of the base plate 31. In this embodiment, there are three latching portions 34, which are respectively latched and fixed to the hooks 27, thereby strengthening the positioning and holding between the base 3 and the cover 2.

[0039] Please see Figure 3 as well as Figures 9 to 11 The plug connector 100 includes a circuit board assembly 5 housed inside the housing 10, and the circuit board assembly 5 includes the conductive spring contact 51. To fix the conductive spring contact 51 to the base 3, the base 3 has a pair of positioning portions 35 protruding rearward from the rear surface of the substrate 31, each positioning portion 35 having a blind hole 351 recessed inward on its rear surface, and a pair of through slots 36 located on both sides of the positioning portions 35 and penetrating the front and rear surfaces of the substrate 31. Each conductive spring contact 51 has a fixing plate 52 that engages with the positioning portion 35, and each fixing plate 52 has a locking hole 521 aligning with the blind hole 351. The plug connector 100 also includes a pair of locking elements 6, which, by passing through the locking holes 521 and aligning and locking to the blind hole 351, achieve the positioning and fixing of the conductive spring contact 51 and the base 3. Each of the fixing plates 52 has its top edge extending rearward to form a connecting end 53, which is configured to engage with the circuit board assembly 5. The bottom edge of each fixing plate 52 extends forward and then bends inward to form a resilient arm 54, which is received in the through slot 36. Each resilient arm 54 has a contact portion 541 with a convex surface facing the mating terminal 44. Each mating terminal 44 has a mating end 441 extending forward from the front end of the plug housing 41 to mate with a mating connector (not shown), and a contact end 442 protruding from the rear end of the plug housing 41. The elastic pushing force of the resilient arm 54 maintains contact and conductivity between the contact portion 541 and the contact end 442. In this embodiment, the outer surface of the contact portion 541 is rounded, which helps improve the smoothness of rotation of the plug assembly 4.

[0040] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 12To strengthen the connection between the housing 1 and the cover 2, the housing 1 includes at least one fastening portion 11 protruding inward from its inner surface, and the fastening portion 11 has an internally hollow structure. The side edge of the cover 2 extends rearward to form at least one extending rib 221. The inner surface of each extending rib 221 protrudes inward to form a latching block 222. The extending rib 221 extends into the interior of the fastening portion 11, and the latching block 222 engages with the fastening portion 11, thereby achieving positioning and fixation between the housing 1 and the cover 2.

[0041] In summary, this utility model provides a plug connector 100, comprising a housing 1, a cover 2 covering the housing 1, a receiving groove 23 recessed on one side of the cover 2, a base 3 fixed to the cover 2, and a plug assembly 4 pivotally connected to the cover 2. The plug assembly 4 can be rotated and received into the receiving groove 23 about the pivot shaft 45. The inner surface of the cover 2 is embedded with a first magnetic element 25 and a second magnetic element 26, and the plug assembly 4 is embedded with a first magnetic attraction part 42 and a second magnetic attraction part 43. When the plug assembly 4 extends out of the receiving groove 23, the first magnetic attraction part 42 and the first magnetic element 25 magnetically attract each other; when the plug assembly 4 rotates and is received into the receiving groove 23, the second magnetic attraction part 43 and the second magnetic element 26 magnetically attract each other, thereby achieving positioning and holding of the plug assembly 4 and improving the insertion stability and storage stability of the plug connector 100.

Claims

1. A plug connector, characterized in that, The device comprises: a housing; a storage slot disposed on one side of the housing and recessed inward, the storage slot having a bottom, a pair of side plates extending from the bottom and facing each other, and a top plate extending from the bottom, the top plate being connected between the two side plates; a plug assembly rotatably connected between the two side plates and accommodated in the storage slot; a first magnetic element disposed on the top plate; a second magnetic element disposed on the bottom of the slot; a first magnetic attraction portion disposed on one side of the plug assembly; and a second magnetic attraction portion disposed on the plug assembly on the side opposite to the first magnetic attraction portion.

2. The plug connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer casing has a housing and a cover that engages with the housing. The housing and the cover together define an internal space. The storage groove is recessed inward from one side of the cover. The bottom of the groove is located on one side of the housing. The upper plate is located on the upper side wall of the cover. The two side plates are located on opposite side walls of the cover. An assembly groove is formed at the bottom of the groove, connecting the storage groove and the internal space. The two sides of the assembly groove extend outward to form a pair of slots that cut through the side plates. The two sides of the plug assembly extend outward to form a pair of pivot shafts that are rotatably pivotally connected to the slots.

3. The plug connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the plug assembly is recessed inward to form a mounting groove. The first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are respectively embedded in the two opposite inner sidewalls of the mounting groove. The first magnetic part is located at one end close to the opening of the mounting groove, and the second magnetic part is located at one end away from the opening of the mounting groove.

4. The plug connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The slot has a closed end extending to the receiving slot and an open end penetrating the rear edge of the side plate portion. The pivot shaft is pivotally connected to the closed end of the slot. The plug connector also includes a base that engages with the assembly slot. A pair of assembly blocks extend outward from the outer edge of the base. The assembly blocks are disposed at the open end of the slot and block one side of the pivot shaft.

5. The plug connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cover is provided with at least one hook, which extends rearward from the inner surface of the cover. The base is provided with at least one latching part, which extends rearward from the rear surface of the base. The latching part and the hook are fastened together.

6. The plug connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base is provided with a pair of positioning parts and a pair of through slots. The positioning parts are formed by protruding rearward from the rear surface of the base. The through slots are located on both sides of the positioning parts and penetrate the front and rear surfaces of the base. The plug connector also includes a pair of conductive springs disposed on the base and in contact with the plug assembly. Each conductive spring has a fixing plate fixed to the positioning part and an elastic arm that bends forward from one side edge of the fixing plate and is received in the through slot. The elastic arm has a contact part with a convex surface facing the plug assembly. A pair of mating terminals are fixed inside the plug assembly. Each mating terminal has a contact end that protrudes from the rear end of the plug assembly and contacts the contact part.

7. The plug connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the groove extends to form a lower plate portion, which is connected between the two side plates. The lower plate portion is located on the lower side wall of the cover. The receiving groove extends outward to form a pair of slots, which penetrate the lower plate portion and the housing. The slots are provided to accommodate the docking terminals.

8. The plug connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the positioning portions has a recessed rear surface forming a blind hole, and each of the fixing plates has a locking hole aligned with the blind hole. The plug connector also includes a pair of locking elements that are aligned and locked to the locking hole and the blind hole.

9. The plug connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The plug connector further includes a circuit board assembly housed inside the housing, each of the conductive contacts having a mating end extending rearward from one side edge of the fixing plate and engaging with the circuit board assembly.

10. The plug connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner surface of the housing protrudes inward to form at least one internally hollowed-out fastening part, and the side edge of the cover extends rearward to form at least one extending rib. The inner surface of each extending rib protrudes inward to form a locking block. The extending rib extends into the fastening part and causes the locking block to fasten the fastening part.

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