A network socket connector and electronic device
By forming receiving slots and setting light outlets on both sides of the upper part of the RJ45 network socket connector, combined with a light guide plate, side-emitting and internal light-emitting modes are realized, solving the problem of compatibility with different laptops, reducing production costs and improving flexibility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LCFC HEFEI ELECTRONICS TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
The exposed LED configuration of the existing RJ45 network socket connector is not suitable for different types of laptops, which requires new molds and increases costs.
Accommodation grooves are formed on both sides of the upper part of the connector body, and a first light-emitting port and a second light-emitting port are opened on the front side and the bottom side, respectively, for side light emission and internal light emission of the light-emitting element, and multiple light emission modes are realized in combination with the light guide plate.
It enables multiple light emission modes for network socket connectors to meet the needs of different laptops, reducing production costs and increasing flexibility.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of connector technology, and more particularly to a network socket connector and electronic device. Background Technology
[0002] Network connectors, such as RJ45 (standardized physical interface) network connectors, are important ports for computer network data transmission. RJ45 network connectors allow crystal plugs to be connected to enable network data transmission.
[0003] Currently, RJ45 network connectors typically use exposed LEDs (light-emitting diodes) to provide visual feedback on network connectivity and device status through different colors and flashing patterns, allowing users to easily determine if a connection is established. However, this method of using exposed LEDs is not universally applicable to different types of laptops. Therefore, different types of laptops require custom-molded network connectors, increasing costs.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a network socket connector that can meet the needs of various laptops. Utility Model Content
[0005] This application provides a network socket connector and an electronic device to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.
[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a network socket connector, comprising:
[0007] Connector body;
[0008] Receiving grooves are formed on both sides of the connector body, and the receiving grooves are used to accommodate light-emitting elements;
[0009] The first light outlet is located on the front side of the receiving groove. The first light outlet is used to allow the light from the light-emitting element to be emitted from the front side of the connector body.
[0010] The second light outlet is located on the bottom surface of the receiving groove. The second light outlet is used to allow the light from the light-emitting element to be emitted from inside the connector body.
[0011] In one embodiment, the receiving groove is formed at the upper part of the connector body.
[0012] In one embodiment, the receiving grooves located on both sides extend toward the center of the connector body.
[0013] In one embodiment, a light guide sheet is also included, which is disposed within the receiving groove.
[0014] In one embodiment, the light guide sheet is a single piece, extending from the first light outlet position to the second light outlet position.
[0015] In one embodiment, the light guide sheet is a separate component, which is respectively configured as a first light guide sheet component and a second light guide sheet component. The first light guide sheet component is provided at the first light outlet position, and the second light guide sheet component is provided at the second light outlet position.
[0016] In one embodiment, the light-emitting element is an LED lamp.
[0017] In one embodiment, the connector body is further included as a housing adapted to the connector body, the housing covering at least the upper outer side of the connector body.
[0018] In one possible embodiment, a third light-emitting port for emitting light from the light-emitting element is provided on the housing corresponding to the position of the first light-emitting port.
[0019] Secondly, this application provides an electronic device including a network socket connector in any of the embodiments described in the first aspect.
[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this application are as follows: This application forms receiving grooves on both sides of the upper part of the connector body. These receiving grooves are used to accommodate light-emitting elements, and a first light-emitting port and a second light-emitting port are respectively opened on the front and bottom surfaces of the receiving grooves for side-emitting and internal-emitting light from the light-emitting elements. This allows the network socket connector to achieve both side-emitting and internal-emitting light emission modes, increasing the versatility of the network socket connector and meeting various connector requirements. Consequently, subsequent projects can have more choices regarding the LED light emission direction to meet the needs of brand manufacturers and provide greater flexibility in project selection.
[0021] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated in the drawings by way of example and not limitation, in which:
[0023] In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.
[0024] Figure 1A schematic diagram of a network socket connector according to an embodiment of this application is shown;
[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another structure of the network socket connector according to an embodiment of this application is shown;
[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another structure of the network socket connector according to an embodiment of this application is shown;
[0027] Figure 4 This illustration shows another structural schematic of a network socket connector according to an embodiment of this application.
[0028] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1-Connector body, 11-Slot, 12-Opening, 2-Accommodation slot, 3-Second light outlet, 4-Housing shell, 41-Third light outlet, 5-Light guide plate, 51-First light guide plate component, 52-Second light guide plate component. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0030] Firstly, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, this application provides a network socket connector, including:
[0031] Connector body 1;
[0032] Receiving groove 2 is formed on both sides of connector body 1, and the receiving groove 2 is used to accommodate light-emitting elements;
[0033] The first light outlet is located on the front side of the receiving groove 2. The first light outlet is used to allow the light from the light-emitting element to be emitted from the front side of the connector body 1.
[0034] The second light outlet 3 is located on the bottom surface of the receiving groove 2. The second light outlet 3 is used to allow the light from the light-emitting element to be emitted inside the connector body 1.
[0035] For example, such as Figure 1-2As shown, the connector body 1 has a slot 11 for inserting and removing the crystal head. An opening 12 communicating with the slot 11 is provided on the upper part of the connector body 1. Receiving slots 2 are located on both sides of the opening 12 and are formed at the upper part of the connector body 1. For example, the light-emitting element is an LED. The receiving slots 2 for accommodating the light-emitting element are located at the upper part of the connector body to facilitate viewing the light-emitting state of the element after the crystal head is inserted, thereby determining whether the connection is successful.
[0036] This application features receiving grooves 2 formed on both sides of the upper part of the connector body 1. The receiving grooves 2 are used to accommodate light-emitting elements, and a first light-emitting port and a second light-emitting port 3 are respectively opened on the front side and the bottom side of the receiving grooves 2 (e.g., Figure 4 As shown (the light guide at position 3 of the second light outlet is not shown), it is used for side-emitting and internal-emitting light from the light-emitting element, thereby enabling the network socket connector to form two light emission and illumination modes, increasing the versatility of the network socket connector and meeting various connector requirements. This allows for more choices in the LED light emission direction in subsequent projects to meet the needs of brand manufacturers and provides greater flexibility in project selection.
[0037] This application achieves a dual-function network socket connector by opening a first light-emitting port and a second light-emitting port in the receiving slot 2, enabling both side-emitting and internal light-emitting of the light-emitting element (such as an LED). Therefore, using this network socket connector, depending on the project requirements, it is possible to freely switch between side-emitting and internal light-emitting.
[0038] For example, when a network socket connector only requires internal light emission, the first light emission port can be blocked. When the network socket connector is installed on an electronic device (such as a laptop), the casing of the electronic device will also block the first light emission port, which can prevent the risk of light leakage. This achieves the goal of reducing the opening size while still allowing users to judge the connection status after the RJ45 connector is inserted into the connector body by using the internal light emission method at the second light emission port.
[0039] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the receiving grooves 2 located on both sides extend towards the center of the connector body 1. Extending the receiving grooves 2 towards the center of the connector body 1 increases the opening area of the first light-emitting port and the second light-emitting port, which is more conducive to light emission from the light-emitting element.
[0040] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the network socket connector also includes a housing 4 that is adapted to the connector body 1, and the housing 4 covers at least the upper outer side of the connector body 1.
[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 1As shown, a third light-emitting port 41 for light emission from the light-emitting element is provided on the housing 4 corresponding to the position of the first light-emitting port. For example, when the network socket connector needs to emit light internally only, the position of the third light-emitting port 41 can be blocked to achieve the internal light emission mode of the connector.
[0042] In one of the alternative solutions, such as Figure 2-3 As shown, the network socket connector also includes a light guide 5, which is disposed within the receiving groove 2. By providing a light guide within the receiving groove, this application can guide and diffuse the light emitted by the light-emitting element (such as an LED), thereby enabling the light-emitting element (LED) to emit light from the side and from within the network socket connector, thus facilitating the user's visual judgment of the connection status after the crystal head is inserted.
[0043] For example, the light guide 5 is a single piece, extending from the first light outlet to the second light outlet. Or, as... Figure 2 As shown, the light guide 5 can also be a separate component, which is respectively set as a first light guide component 51 and a second light guide component 52. The first light guide component 51 is provided at the first light outlet position, and the second light guide component 52 is provided at the second light outlet position.
[0044] For example, the light guide sheet 5 is made of transparent plastic.
[0045] For example, when the network socket connector needs to use only the side-emitting light mode, the second light-emitting port can be blocked to prevent internal light emission; of course, the third light-emitting port 41 of the housing 4 can also be blocked to achieve the internal light emission mode.
[0046] Secondly, this application also provides an electronic device including the network socket connector from any of the aforementioned optional solutions. The electronic device with this network socket connector can also achieve both side-emitting and internal-emitting lighting modes, increasing the versatility of the network socket connector and meeting various connector requirements. This allows for more choices regarding the LED light emission direction in subsequent projects, meeting the needs of brand manufacturers and providing greater flexibility in project selection.
[0047] It should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0048] The terms “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” and “counterclockwise” indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0049] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A network jack connector, comprising: include: Connector body; Receiving grooves are formed on both sides of the connector body, and the receiving grooves are used to accommodate light-emitting elements; The first light outlet is located on the front side of the receiving groove. The first light outlet is used to allow the light from the light-emitting element to be emitted from the front side of the connector body. The second light outlet is located on the bottom surface of the receiving groove. The second light outlet is used to allow the light from the light-emitting element to be emitted from inside the connector body.
2. The network socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving groove is formed at the upper part of the connector body.
3. The network socket connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The receiving grooves located on both sides extend toward the center of the connector body.
4. The network socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a light guide sheet, which is disposed within the receiving groove.
5. The network socket connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The light guide sheet is a single piece, extending from the first light outlet position to the second light outlet position.
6. The network socket connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The light guide sheet is a separate component, which is respectively designated as a first light guide sheet component and a second light guide sheet component. The first light guide sheet component is located at the first light outlet position, and the second light guide sheet component is located at the second light outlet position.
7. The network socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-emitting element is an LED lamp.
8. The network socket connector according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: It also includes a housing adapted to the connector body, the housing covering at least the upper outer side of the connector body.
9. The network socket connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: A third light-emitting port for the light-emitting element to emit light is provided on the housing corresponding to the position of the first light-emitting port.
10. An electronic device comprising the network socket connector as described in any one of claims 1-9.