Connection assembly and electronic device

Abstract

This disclosure proposes a connection component and electronic device comprising: a first connector including a first mating portion; and a second connector including a second mating portion, wherein the second mating portion is mated and connected with the first mating portion to form an enclosing structure; wherein the enclosing structure is disposed around the outer periphery of the connector to provide support force to the connector along a target direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic device technology, and more particularly to a connection component and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are commonly used ports in electronic devices to connect different components. Before leaving the factory, connectors need to undergo impact or drop tests to simulate the effects of shaking or impact during transportation.

[0003] After impact or drop tests, end breakage often occurs, and these problems urgently need to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides a connection component and an electronic device, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, a connection component includes:

[0006] The first connector includes a first mating part;

[0007] The second connector includes a second mating part, which is mated and connected with the first mating part to form an enclosing structure with the first connector and the second connector.

[0008] The enclosing structure is disposed around the outer periphery of the connector to provide support force to the connector along the target direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first connector includes a first connecting wall and a first limiting wall, with two first limiting walls arranged parallel to each other and connected to both ends of the first connecting wall to form a first open structure;

[0010] The second connector includes a second connecting wall and a second limiting wall. The two second limiting walls are arranged in parallel and opposite to each other and connected to the two ends of the second connecting wall to form a second open structure.

[0011] The first open structure and the second open structure are arranged opposite to each other to form the enclosed structure;

[0012] The target direction is at least one of the length direction, width direction, and height direction of the connector.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are correspondingly disposed, and the first mating portion and the second mating portion are respectively formed on the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall.

[0014] In some embodiments, the length of the first connecting wall is greater than the length of the first limiting wall, and the length of the second connecting wall is greater than the length of the second limiting wall, wherein the opening of the first opening structure is opposite to the opening of the second opening structure and is perpendicular to the length direction of the connector.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first mating part is a hook, which is disposed on the outside of the first limiting wall and extends in a direction away from the first connecting wall;

[0016] The second mating part is a locking block, which is disposed on the outside of the second limiting wall;

[0017] The hook is mounted on the block to limit the engagement of the first connector and the second connector. The hook and the block are respectively provided with mounting holes. The connector passes through the mounting holes to achieve fixed assembly and to provide support for the connector.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first mating part is a hollow structure disposed on the first limiting wall; the second mating part is a protruding structure disposed on the outside of the second limiting wall, and the protruding structure extends and is fitted onto the hollow structure so that the first connector and the second connector are fixedly mated to provide support for the connector.

[0019] In some embodiments, the opening of the first opening structure is opposite to the opening of the second opening structure and faces the length direction of the connector;

[0020] Wherein, the length of the first connecting wall is less than the length of the first limiting wall, the length of the second connecting wall is less than the length of the second limiting wall, and the length of the first limiting wall is not less than the length of the second limiting wall.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first connector is sleeved on the outside of the second connector, and the inner sidewall of the first limiting wall is in contact with the outer sidewall of the second limiting wall; wherein, the first mating part is disposed on the inner sidewall of the first limiting wall, and the second mating part is disposed on the outer sidewall of the second limiting wall.

[0022] In some embodiments, the first mating part is a concave toothed part, and the second mating part is a convex toothed part. The concave toothed part and the convex toothed part are engaged and connected to fix the first connector and the second connector in place, thereby providing support force for the connector.

[0023] Secondly, this disclosure proposes an electronic device, including a connector and a connection assembly. The connection assembly includes a first connector, including a first mating portion; and a second connector, including a second mating portion, wherein the second mating portion is engaged with the first mating portion to form an enclosing structure.

[0024] The enclosing structure is disposed around the outer periphery of the connector to provide support force to the connector along the target direction.

[0025] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this disclosure. In order to better understand the technical means of this disclosure and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this disclosure or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of connecting component provided in this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of connection component provided in this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of one state of the third type of connection component provided in this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of another state of the third type of connection component provided in this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the third type of connection component and the small-size connector provided in this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the first connecting wall structure of the first type of connector assembly provided in this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the second connecting wall structure of the first type of connector assembly provided in this disclosure;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the first connecting wall structure of the second type of connector assembly provided in this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the second connecting wall structure of the second type of connector assembly provided in this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the first connecting wall structure of the third type of connector assembly provided in this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the second connecting wall structure of the third type of connector assembly provided in this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in this disclosure;

[0039] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another electronic device provided in this disclosure.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] 100. First connector; 110. First connecting wall; 120. First limiting wall;

[0042] 200. First mating part; 210. Hook; 220. Hollowed-out structure; 230. Concave toothed part;

[0043] 300. Second connector; 310. Second connecting wall; 320. Second limiting wall;

[0044] 400. Second mating part; 410. Locking block; 420. Protruding structure; 430. Outwardly protruding toothed part;

[0045] 500. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The embodiments of this disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of this disclosure by way of example, but should not be used to limit the scope of this disclosure. This disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0047] These embodiments are provided to make the disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, material composition, numerical expressions, and values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limiting.

[0048] It should be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0049] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the permissible margin of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the permissible margin of error. Terms such as "including" or "contains" mean that the element preceding the word encompasses the element listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well.

[0050] It should also be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure depending on the specific circumstances. When a particular device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, an intermediary device may or may not be present between the particular device and the first or second device.

[0051] All terms used in this disclosure have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and not as idealized or highly formalized, unless expressly defined herein.

[0052] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0053] Connectors are essential components in electronic devices used to enable electrical or signal transmission. During transportation or use, connectors may be subjected to external impacts or drops, leading to structural damage, particularly breakage of the ends. This not only affects the functionality of the connector but may also cause the entire electronic system to fail.

[0054] Therefore, connectors are typically subjected to impact and drop tests before leaving the factory to verify their structural strength and stability. However, existing technologies lack effective structural designs to enhance the connector's resistance to external forces, especially in critical areas such as the end regions.

[0055] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the first aspect of this disclosure provides a connecting assembly, including a first connector 100, including a first mating portion 200; and a second connector 300, including a second mating portion 400, wherein the second mating portion 400 and the first mating portion 200 are mated and connected to each other so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 300 form an enclosing structure.

[0056] The enclosing structure is disposed on the outer periphery of the connector 500 to provide support force for the connector along the target direction.

[0057] Understandably, the first connector 100 and the second connector 300, as the main load-bearing structural components, are respectively set on both sides of the connector 500. They can be made of metal alloys, high-strength plastics, etc., to give them a certain rigidity and toughness. Their shape can be arc, U-shaped, L-shaped or polygonal, etc. The specific shape is not limited, as long as it can be easy to splice and form a closed structure.

[0058] The first mating part 200 and the second mating part 400 are structural parts respectively disposed between two connectors for docking, fitting, snap-fitting, or sliding connection. The first mating part 200 and the second mating part 400 can adopt a snap-fit ​​type of engagement, such as a protrusion or a groove. They can also adopt a magnetic engagement type, or they can adopt a meshing engagement type with internal teeth and external teeth respectively.

[0059] The first connector 100 and the second connector 300, when engaged, can form a structure that surrounds the outer periphery of the connector 500, providing a circumferential support, enhancing the overall structural strength, and dispersing external impact forces.

[0060] The enclosure structure can be directionally reinforced according to the common force directions in transportation or usage scenarios to provide support for the connector along the target direction.

[0061] The support force is used to resist, for example, vertical drop impacts (such as the Z-axis direction), horizontal swaying impacts (such as the X / Y-axis direction), and multi-angle combined impacts.

[0062] Connector 500 can be a PSU / PCIE / HDD connector, while PSU and PCIE connectors are Vender's universal connectors.

[0063] A PSU (Power Supply Unit) connector refers to a connector used in a power supply unit to distribute power from the power supply to various computer components, such as the motherboard, CPU, graphics card, and hard drive.

[0064] PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard. PCIe connectors are used to connect various hardware components on the motherboard, such as graphics cards, solid-state drives (SSDs), and network cards.

[0065] An HDD (Hard Disk Drive) connector is primarily used to connect a hard disk drive (HDD) to a computer system, enabling data reading and writing. HDD connectors typically refer to the SATA interface, used to connect hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs).

[0066] PCIe connectors, for example, are used to connect various hardware components, such as graphics cards, solid-state drives (SSDs), and network cards. With technological advancements, the design of PCIe connectors is constantly evolving to accommodate smaller sizes while maintaining or improving data transfer rates.

[0067] To accommodate device miniaturization and achieve a compact structure, the width of the PCIe connector has been gradually reduced from the initial 7.2cm to 5.8cm or even smaller. As the width of the PCIe connector decreases, the structural strength of its body also weakens, leading to frequent connector breakage. Therefore, to avoid connector breakage, a connecting component is fitted around the outer periphery of the connector 500 to provide surround support and enhance the overall structural strength.

[0068] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, the first connector 100 includes a first connecting wall 110 and a first limiting wall 120. The two first limiting walls 120 are parallel and opposite to each other and connected to the two ends of the first connecting wall 110 to form a first open structure.

[0069] The second connector 300 includes a second connecting wall 310 and a second limiting wall 320. The two second limiting walls 320 are parallel and opposite to each other and connected to the two ends of the second connecting wall 310 to form a second open structure. The first open structure is opposite to the second open structure to form an enclosed structure.

[0070] The target direction is at least one of the length direction, width direction, and height direction of the connector 500.

[0071] Understandably, both the first connector 100 and the second connector 300 have connecting walls and limiting walls. The connecting wall, as a supporting structure for the connector, can have a certain length, with limiting walls extending from both ends to form a U-shaped opening structure for the connector. The limiting walls can extend perpendicularly to the connecting wall or at a certain angle to form the two side walls of the U-shaped structure. The limiting walls can be equipped with engaging structures such as snaps or protruding teeth.

[0072] The U-shaped opening structure formed by the connecting wall and the limiting wall is usually facing the outer periphery of the connector 500 to accommodate the connector 500 body; and the opening size of the opening structure must match the size of the connector 500 to ensure a tight fit.

[0073] The U-shaped open structures of the first connector 100 and the second connector 300 can be symmetrically or staggered to form a closed or semi-closed enclosure structure.

[0074] For the connector 500 along its length (X-axis), the impact force is dispersed by the longitudinal or lateral extension of the open structure. For the connector 500 along its width (Y-axis), the bending resistance is enhanced by the lateral support of the limiting wall. For the connector 500 along its height (Z-axis), the vertical compressive strength of the connector 500 is improved by the annular wrapping of the first and second open structures.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, the first limiting wall 120 and the second limiting wall 320 are correspondingly provided, and the first mating part 200 and the second mating part 400 are respectively formed on the first limiting wall 120 and the second limiting wall 320.

[0076] Understandably, the first limiting wall 120 and the second limiting wall 320 are matched in spatial position, geometry or function to form a symmetrical or complementary structure, which can ensure the precise docking of the mating parts, and enhance the stability of the overall structure through the supporting effect of the limiting walls. They can also disperse the impact force from the outside and prevent the connector 500 from breaking.

[0077] The first mating part 200 is disposed on the first limiting wall 120 and is used to mate with the second mating part 400. The second mating part 400 is disposed on the second limiting wall 320 and complements the first mating part 200. The mating form of the first and second mating parts 400 can be a protrusion and a groove or a hollow part mating, a hook 210 and a block 410 mating, an externally protruding tooth 430 and an internally concave tooth 230 mating, or a magnetic magnet and a magnet / magnetic pole mating.

[0078] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1-2As shown, the length of the first connecting wall 110 is greater than the length of the first limiting wall 120, and the length of the second connecting wall 310 is greater than the length of the second limiting wall 320. The openings of the first and second opening structures are opposite to each other and perpendicular to the length direction of the connector 500.

[0079] Understandably, the first connector 100 can be disposed on one side of the connector 500, the first connecting wall 110 is disposed along the length direction of the connector 500, and the two ends of the first connecting wall 110 are respectively provided with a first limiting wall 120. The first limiting wall 120 extends in a direction perpendicular to the length of the first connecting wall 110 to form a U-shaped structure for limiting or wrapping the end of the connector 500. Similarly, the second connector 300 can be disposed on the other side of the connector 500, and the second connecting wall 310 and the second limiting wall 320 are mirror images of the first connecting wall 110 and the first limiting wall 120.

[0080] The first open structure is formed by the first connecting wall 110 and two first limiting walls 120; the open direction faces the outside of the connector 500. The second open structure is formed by the second connecting wall 310 and two second limiting walls 320; the open direction is opposite to the first open structure.

[0081] The two open structures face each other, and their opening directions are both perpendicular to the length direction (X-axis direction) of the connector 500, so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 300 work together to clamp or wrap the connector 500 body in the length direction (Y-axis direction), which can stably clamp or wrap the connector 500 body.

[0082] Furthermore, since the connecting wall is longer than the limiting wall, the force is more evenly distributed, avoiding local stress concentration. The longer connecting wall, acting as the main beam, enhances the bending stiffness of the overall structure, while the shorter and more concentrated limiting wall facilitates precise positioning and locking.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6-7 As shown, the first mating part 200 is a hook 210, which is disposed on the outside of the first limiting wall 120 and extends in a direction away from the first connecting wall 110; the second mating part 400 is a block 410, which is disposed on the outside of the second limiting wall 320.

[0084] The hook 210 is mounted on the block 410 so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 300 are limited and engaged. The hook 210 and the block 410 are respectively provided with mounting holes. The connector passes through the mounting holes to achieve fixed assembly and to provide support for the connector 500.

[0085] Understandably, one or more latches 210 are provided on the outer side of the first limiting wall 120, and the latches 210 extend in a direction away from the first connecting wall 110 to form an elastic / rigid locking structure.

[0086] The outer side of the second limiting wall 320 is provided with a locking block 410 that matches the hook 210. The locking block 410 is used to support the hook 210 and provide support.

[0087] The mounting holes are aligned through holes respectively provided on the hook 210 and the block 410, used to insert screws, rivets or other connecting parts for secondary locking and fixing. The mating method is that the hook 210 overlaps with the block 410 to form an initial limit, and then the connecting parts (such as screws or pins) pass through the mounting holes to achieve permanent or semi-permanent fixing.

[0088] The mating structure of the hook 210 and the block 410 can improve the overall structural stability of the connector, enhance its resistance to shearing and pulling, and is suitable for medium to high vibration environments, such as industrial equipment connector 500.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8-9 As shown, the first mating part 200 is a hollow structure 220, which is disposed on the first limiting wall 120;

[0090] The second mating part 400 is a protruding structure 420, which is disposed on the outside of the second limiting wall 320. The protruding structure 420 extends and is assembled to the hollow structure 220 so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 300 are fixedly mated to provide support for the connector 500.

[0091] Understandably, the two first limiting walls 120 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the first connecting wall 110, and at least one hollow structure 220 is provided on the surface of the first limiting wall 120. The hollow structure 220 can be circular, square, irregular or multi-hole combination, used to accommodate and position the protruding structure 420 on the second connecting member 300.

[0092] Two second limiting walls 320 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the second connecting wall 310, and at least one protruding structure 420 is provided on the outer side. The shape of the protruding structure 420 matches the hollow structure 220 on the first limiting wall 120 to achieve quick snap-fit.

[0093] The protruding structure 420 on the second limiting wall 320 is aligned with the hollow structure 220 of the first limiting wall 120 and engaged. The position is defined by the engagement of the protruding structure 420 within the hollow structure 220. This engagement method between the hollow structure 220 and the protruding structure 420 improves assembly efficiency, reduces manual operation difficulty, and enables rapid installation to stably reinforce the connector 500.

[0094] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3-4 As shown, the opening of the first opening structure is opposite to the opening of the second opening structure and faces the length direction of the connector 500;

[0095] Wherein, the length of the first connecting wall 110 is less than the length of the first limiting wall 120, the length of the second connecting wall 310 is less than the length of the second limiting wall 320, and the length of the first limiting wall 120 is not less than the length of the second limiting wall 320.

[0096] Understandably, the length of the first connecting wall 110 is shorter than that of the first limiting wall 120. In this embodiment, the limiting wall provides the main support and protection.

[0097] The first limiting wall 120 is located at both ends of the first connecting wall 110, and its length exceeds that of the connecting wall, providing additional space to achieve specific functions, such as enhancing structural stability or providing additional assembly interfaces. The second connecting wall 310 is similar to the first connecting wall 110, and as part of the second open structure, its length is also shorter than that of the second limiting wall 320. The second limiting wall 320 is located at both ends of the second connecting wall 310, and also provides necessary support and protection.

[0098] The two open structures face each other and are oriented along the length of the connector 500. Since the length of the first limiting wall 120 is not less than that of the second limiting wall 320, it can be ensured that the first open structure can effectively cover or wrap the second open structure during installation, thereby providing stronger mechanical protection and support.

[0099] When the first open structure and the second open structure are engaged, since their openings both face the length direction of the connector 500, they can be joined together by a simple alignment action. At this time, the longer first limiting wall 120 will surround or at least partially surround the second limiting wall 320, forming a more stable integral structure.

[0100] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10-11 As shown, the first connector 100 is sleeved on the outside of the second connector 300, and the inner wall of the first limiting wall 120 is in contact with the outer wall of the second limiting wall 320; wherein, the first mating part 200 is disposed on the inner wall of the first limiting wall 120, and the second mating part 400 is disposed on the outer wall of the second limiting wall 320.

[0101] Understandably, the first connector 100 is fitted onto the outside of the second connector 300, forming a structure similar to an outer shell enclosing internal components. A first mating structure, such as a snap-fit, protrusion, or slide rail, is provided on the inner side of the first limiting wall 120. The second connector 300 is surrounded or partially surrounded by the first connector 100, and the outer wall of the second limiting wall 320 is provided with a second mating part 400, such as a groove, hole, or slide. The first connector 100 wraps around the second connector 300 from the outside, forming a stable support. At this time, the inner wall of the first limiting wall 120 and the outer wall of the second limiting wall 320 are tightly fitted together.

[0102] The first mating part 200 is located on the inner side wall of the first limiting wall 120, and the second mating part 400 is located on the outer side wall of the second limiting wall 320. The two parts interlock, insert, or slide together to achieve limiting, locking, or guiding functions.

[0103] like Figure 3-5 As shown, the first connector 100 and the second connector 300 employ two U-shaped components with overlapping comb teeth. Their lengths are adjustable through relative assembly, allowing them to meet the structural protection and installation requirements of PCLE connectors of different lengths and widths. Figure 5 The connecting component is assembled with the small-size connector 500.

[0104] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10-11 As shown, the first mating part 200 is a concave toothed part 230, and the second mating part 400 is a convex toothed part 430. The concave toothed part 230 and the convex toothed part 430 are engaged and connected to fix the first connector 100 and the second connector 300 together, so as to provide support for the connector 500.

[0105] Understandably, the inner sidewall of the first limiting wall 120 is provided with a concave tooth 230 (concave tooth groove). The concave tooth can be in different forms such as sawtooth, trapezoidal, or arc-shaped teeth, and is used to accommodate and engage the convex tooth on the second connector 300.

[0106] A convex tooth 430 (i.e., a convex toothed rack) is correspondingly provided on the outer side of the second limiting wall 320. The shape of the convex tooth matches the concave tooth, and when inserted, it engages with the concave tooth of the first connector 100 to form a lock. The cooperation between the convex and concave teeth can enhance the lateral stability of the connector 500 and prevent the axial loosening of the connecting components. The tooth engagement provides a larger contact area and locking force, thereby improving the strength of the connection. Furthermore, the tooth shape guides alignment, reduces assembly errors, enables rapid installation, and has strong self-positioning capability.

[0107] The above structure makes the connection components highly adaptable to meet the different riser structures of all projects, as well as the assembly combinations of different PCIe cards and connectors.

[0108] Riser Cage refers to the frame or bracket used to install and secure various expansion cards (such as PCIe cards). It is typically located inside the computer case and provides physical support, ensuring the expansion card is securely mounted on the motherboard. PCIe cards are hardware components that can be inserted into PCIe slots on the motherboard, including but not limited to graphics cards, network cards, and storage controllers.

[0109] Different servers or workstations may have different size specifications. For example, PCIe cards come in various lengths and widths (x1, x4, x8, x16, etc.). Different applications may require different types and specifications of PCIe cards. For example, high-performance computing may prefer to use multiple high-performance graphics cards, while data centers may focus more on network interface cards (NICs) or RAID controllers.

[0110] The first connector 100 and the second connector 300 form an enclosing structure to provide additional mechanical protection for the connector 500 and to provide support force in the target direction for the connector.

[0111] Secondly, such as Figure 12-13 As shown, this disclosure proposes an electronic device, including: a connector 500; a connection assembly, including: a first connector 100, including a first mating portion 200; and a second connector 300, including a second mating portion 400, wherein the second mating portion 400 and the first mating portion 200 are mated and connected to each other so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 300 form an enclosing structure.

[0112] The enclosing structure is disposed on the outer periphery of the connector 500 to provide support force for the connector 500 along the target direction.

[0113] Understandably, connector 500 is a critical component in electronic devices, responsible for transmitting electrical signals or power. During transportation or use, connector 500 may face physical stress from different directions (such as tension, torsion, etc.), thus requiring additional protective measures. Electronic devices can be servers, industrial control computers, workstations, in-vehicle computers, medical devices, etc.

[0114] The first connector 100 and the second connector 300, as the main load-bearing structural components, are respectively located on both sides of the connector 500. They can be made of metal alloys, high-strength plastics, etc., to give them a certain degree of rigidity and toughness. Their shapes can be arc-shaped, U-shaped, L-shaped, or polygonal, etc., with no specific shape limitation, as long as they can be easily spliced ​​to form a closed structure. The first mating part 200 and the second mating part 400 are structural parts respectively located between the two connectors, used for docking, fitting, snap-fitting, or sliding connection. The first mating part 200 and the second mating part 400 can adopt a snap-fit ​​type, such as a protrusion or groove. They can also adopt a magnetic engagement method, or they can adopt a meshing engagement method with internal and external teeth respectively.

[0115] The first connector 100 and the second connector 300 form an enclosure structure to provide additional mechanical protection for the connector 500, particularly against external forces from a specific direction. For example, if the connector 500 is frequently subjected to tensile forces perpendicular to its mounting surface, the enclosure structure can help disperse these forces, reducing direct impact on the connection points. Alternatively, the enclosure structure can be directionally reinforced according to the force directions commonly encountered in transportation or usage scenarios to resist forces in the target direction experienced by the connector 500. Examples include vertical drop impacts (e.g., along the Z-axis), horizontal swaying impacts (e.g., along the X / Y axes), and multi-angle combined impacts.

[0116] Furthermore, the enclosure structure not only provides physical protection but also increases the rigidity and stability of the entire assembly, helping to prevent loosening or failure due to vibration or other dynamic loads.

[0117] The embodiments of this disclosure have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0118] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. A connection component, comprising: The first connector includes a first mating part; The second connector includes a second mating part, which is mated and connected with the first mating part to form an enclosing structure with the first connector and the second connector. The enclosing structure is disposed around the outer periphery of the connector to provide support force to the connector along the target direction.

2. The connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector includes a first connecting wall and a first limiting wall. The two first limiting walls are arranged in parallel and opposite to each other and connected to the two ends of the first connecting wall to form a first open structure. The second connector includes a second connecting wall and a second limiting wall. The two second limiting walls are arranged in parallel and opposite to each other and connected to the two ends of the second connecting wall to form a second open structure. The first open structure and the second open structure are arranged opposite to each other to form the enclosed structure; The target direction is at least one of the length direction, width direction, and height direction of the connector.

3. The connection component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are respectively provided, and the first mating part and the second mating part are formed on the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall respectively.

4. The connecting component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length of the first connecting wall is greater than the length of the first limiting wall, and the length of the second connecting wall is greater than the length of the second limiting wall. The opening of the first opening structure is opposite to the opening of the second opening structure and is perpendicular to the length direction of the connector.

5. The connecting component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first mating part is a hook, which is disposed on the outside of the first limiting wall and extends away from the first connecting wall; The second mating part is a locking block, which is disposed on the outside of the second limiting wall; The hook is mounted on the block to limit the engagement of the first connector and the second connector. The hook and the block are respectively provided with mounting holes. The connector passes through the mounting holes to achieve fixed assembly and to provide support for the connector.

6. The connecting component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first mating part has a hollow structure and is disposed on the first limiting wall; The second mating part is a protruding structure, which is disposed on the outside of the second limiting wall. The protruding structure extends and is assembled to the hollow structure so that the first connector and the second connector are fixedly mated to provide support for the connector.

7. The connecting component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The opening of the first opening structure is opposite to the opening of the second opening structure and faces the length direction of the connector; Wherein, the length of the first connecting wall is less than the length of the first limiting wall, the length of the second connecting wall is less than the length of the second limiting wall, and the length of the first limiting wall is not less than the length of the second limiting wall.

8. The connection component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first connector is sleeved on the outside of the second connector, and the inner wall of the first limiting wall is in contact with the outer wall of the second limiting wall. The first mating part is disposed on the inner side wall of the first limiting wall, and the second mating part is disposed on the outer side wall of the second limiting wall.

9. The connection component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first mating part is a concave toothed part, and the second mating part is a convex toothed part. The concave toothed part and the convex toothed part are engaged and connected to fix the first connector and the second connector in place, thereby providing support for the connector.

10. An electronic device, comprising: include: Connector; Connection components, including: The first connector includes a first mating part; The second connector includes a second mating part, which is mated and connected with the first mating part to form an enclosing structure with the first connector and the second connector. The enclosing structure is disposed around the outer periphery of the connector to provide support force to the connector along the target direction.

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