Connector and electronic device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an embodiment relates to the technical field of connector, especially discloses a kind of connector and electronic equipment, including insulating body, terminal assembly, lock catch assembly, elastic member and linkage assembly, insulating body is provided with slot and first connecting groove, slot is used for electronic card insertion, terminal assembly is set to insulating body, lock catch assembly includes lock catch piece, lock catch piece is provided with first connecting part, first connecting part is movably inserted in first connecting groove, so that lock catch piece can move along first direction and second direction, elastic member is supported in insulating body and lock catch piece, linkage assembly includes linkage piece and ejector, linkage piece is movably set to insulating body, one end of linkage piece is movably connected with lock catch piece, ejector is rotatably set to insulating body, part of ejector is set to slot, and the other end of ejector is movably connected with linkage piece. By the above-mentioned mode, the utility model embodiment realizes that connector lock card is firm.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Desktop computers, tablets, servers and other electronic devices are usually equipped with connectors for electronic cards to be inserted, thereby expanding the functionality of the electronic devices or improving their performance.

[0003] However, in the process of implementing the embodiments of this utility model, the inventors discovered that: currently, the connector includes an insulating body, a terminal assembly, and a latch. The terminal assembly is disposed on the insulating body, and the latch is movably disposed on one end of the insulating body. When the electronic card is inserted into the insulating body, the electronic card is clamped by the terminal assembly, and the latch is in the locked position, locking one end of the electronic card. The other end of the electronic card is connected to the chassis of the electronic device by a bolt. However, when the user accidentally pulls out one end of the electronic card, the electronic card rotates around the bolt and pushes the latch to move, causing the latch to move from the locked position to the unlocked position, resulting in a problem of the connector not locking securely. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a connector and electronic device, which aims to solve the problem of loose locking of the connector.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a connector comprising an insulating body, a terminal assembly, a locking assembly, an elastic element, and a linkage assembly. The insulating body is provided with a slot and a first connecting groove. The slot is used for inserting an electronic card. The terminal assembly is disposed on the insulating body and is used to hold the electronic card. The locking assembly includes a locking member with a first connecting portion that is movably inserted into the first connecting groove, allowing the locking member to move along a first direction and a second direction. The first direction is the length direction of the insulating body, and the first direction forms an acute angle with the second direction. The elastic element abuts against the insulating body and the locking member. The linkage assembly includes a linkage element and an ejector element. The linkage element is movably disposed on the insulating body, with one end movably connected to the locking member. The ejector element is rotatably disposed on the insulating body, with a portion of the ejector element disposed in the slot, and the other end of the ejector element is movably connected to the linkage element.

[0006] Optionally, one end of the linkage is provided with a second connecting groove, and the locking member is provided with a second connecting part, the second connecting part being movably inserted into the second connecting groove.

[0007] Optionally, the ejector is provided with an ejector portion and a third connecting portion. The ejector portion is disposed in the slot, and the third connecting portion is rotatably disposed in the insulating body. The third connecting portion is movably connected to the other end of the linkage member, and the third connecting portion is connected to the ejector portion.

[0008] Optionally, the other end of the linkage is provided with a third connecting groove, and the third connecting part is movably inserted into the third connecting groove.

[0009] Optionally, the locking fastener is provided with a locking part and a locking groove, the locking groove being used for inserting one end of the electronic card, and the locking part being used to lock the electronic card.

[0010] Optionally, the locking assembly includes a connector, the linkage is provided with a spring arm, the spring arm abuts against the connector, and the locking member is slidably disposed on the connector.

[0011] Optionally, the connector is provided with a groove, and the locking element is slidably disposed in the groove.

[0012] Optionally, the insulating body is provided with a connecting post, and the elastic element is sleeved on the connecting post.

[0013] Optionally, the connecting post is provided with a blocking part, which is used to prevent the elastic element from disengaging from the connecting post.

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

[0015] In this embodiment of the utility model, the connector includes an insulating body, a terminal assembly, a locking assembly, an elastic element, and a linkage assembly. The insulating body is provided with a slot and a first connecting groove. The slot is used for inserting an electronic card. The terminal assembly is disposed on the insulating body and is used to hold the electronic card. The locking assembly includes a locking member with a first connecting portion that is movably inserted into the first connecting groove, allowing the locking member to move along a first direction and a second direction. The first direction is the length direction of the insulating body, and the first direction and the second direction form an acute angle. The elastic element abuts against the insulating body and the locking member. The linkage assembly includes a linkage element and an ejector element. The linkage element is movably disposed on the insulating body, with one end movably connected to the locking member. The ejector element is rotatably disposed on the insulating body, with a portion of the ejector element disposed in the slot, and the other end of the ejector element is movably connected to the linkage element. After the electronic card is inserted into the slot, one end of the card is locked by a latching mechanism in the locked position, and the other end is bolted to the chassis. When the user accidentally removes the electronic card, the ejector is blocked by the other end of the card and cannot rotate, thus preventing the linkage from moving in the first direction. This, in turn, prevents the latching mechanism from moving in the first direction under the action of the elastic element, making it impossible for the electronic card to be removed, thereby ensuring a secure connector lock. Furthermore, this reduces the possibility of the electronic card being accidentally and destructively removed. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector for inserting electronic cards provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector for inserting electronic cards provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connector for removing an electronic card provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector for removing electronic cards provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

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

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the insulating body of the connector provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the locking assembly of the connector provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a structural cross-sectional schematic diagram of the locking assembly of the connector provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

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

[0026] 100. Connector;

[0027] 1. Insulating body; 11. Slot; 12. First receiving slot; 13. Connecting post; 131. Blocking part; 14. First connecting slot; 15. Second receiving slot; 16. First limiting part; 17. Rotating slot; 18. Positioning part;

[0028] 2. Terminal assembly;

[0029] 3. Locking assembly; 31. Connector; 311. Slide groove; 312. First limiting groove; 313. Insertion groove; 32. Locking component; 321. First connecting part; 322. Second connecting part; 323. Second limiting part; 324. Locking groove; 325. Locking part;

[0030] 4. Elastic components;

[0031] 5. Linkage assembly; 51. Linkage component; 511. Second connecting groove; 512. Spring arm; 513. Second limiting groove; 514. Third connecting groove; 52. Ejector; 521. Connecting shaft; 522. Ejector part; 523. Third connecting part;

[0032] 6. Outer cover; 61. Opening; 62. Positioning groove;

[0033] 200. Electronic card. Detailed Implementation

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

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

[0036] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a connector 100, which includes an insulating body 1, a terminal assembly 2, a locking assembly 3, an elastic element 4, a linkage assembly 5, and an outer cover 6. The insulating body 1 is used for inserting an electronic card 200. The terminal assembly 2 is disposed on the insulating body 1 and is used to hold the electronic card 200 and is electrically connected to it. The locking assembly 3 is movably disposed at one end of the insulating body 1 and can move relative to the insulating body 1 between a locked position and an unlocked position to lock or unlock the electronic card 200. The elastic element 4 abuts against the insulating body 1 and the locking assembly 3, and is used to actuate a portion of the movement of the locking assembly 3. The linkage component 5 is movably mounted on the insulating body 1. One end of the linkage component 5 is movably connected to the locking component 3, and the linkage component 5 abuts against the locking component 3 to push the locking component 3 when it moves from the locked position to the unlocked position. The other end of the linkage component 5 is used to push the electronic card 200 when it is removed, assisting the user in removing the electronic card 200. When the locking component 3 is in the unlocked position, the linkage component 5 is also used to hold the locking component 3 in the unlocked position. The outer cover 6 covers the portion of the insulating body 1 and the linkage component 5.

[0037] For the aforementioned insulating body 1, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The insulating body 1 is provided with a slot 11, a first receiving groove 12, a connecting post 13, a first connecting groove 14, a second receiving groove 15, a first limiting part 16, and a rotating groove 17. The slot 11 is used for inserting an electronic card 200. The first receiving groove 12 is located at one end of the insulating body 1 and extends along a first direction X and a second direction Y. The first direction X is the length direction of the insulating body 1, and the second direction Y forms an acute angle with the first direction X. The connecting post 13 extends from the side wall of the first receiving groove 12 and is provided with a blocking part 131. The first connecting groove 14 is located at one end of the insulating body 1 and connects to the first receiving groove 12. The second receiving groove 15 is located on the side wall of the insulating body 1. The first limiting part 16 extends from the side wall of the second receiving groove 15. The rotating groove 17 is located at the other end of the insulating body 1 and connects to both the slot 11 and the second receiving groove 15.

[0038] For terminal assembly 2 mentioned above, please refer to Figure 5 Terminal assembly 2 is disposed on insulating body 1, with one end of terminal assembly 2 extending into slot 11 and the other end extending out of insulating body 1. One end of terminal assembly 2 is used to hold electronic card 200, so that terminal assembly 2 is electrically connected to electronic card 200. The other end of terminal assembly 2 is used to connect to circuit board, so that terminal assembly 2 is electrically connected to circuit board, thereby allowing electronic card 200 to be electrically connected to circuit board through terminal assembly 2.

[0039] For the aforementioned locking assembly 3, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The locking assembly 3 includes a connector 31 and a locking member 32. A portion of the connector 31 is movably received in the first receiving groove 12, and the connector 31 abuts against the linkage assembly 5. A portion of the locking member 32 is movably received in the first receiving groove 12, and a portion of the locking member 32 is movably inserted into the first connecting groove 14. The locking member 32 is slidably disposed on the connector 31, and the locking member 32 abuts against the elastic member 4. The locking member 32 can move along the first connecting groove 14, so that the locking assembly 3 can move relative to the insulating body 1. The locking member 32 is used to lock or unlock the electronic card 200.

[0040] The connector 31 is provided with a sliding groove 311, a first limiting groove 312, and a plug-in groove 313. The sliding groove 311 is connected to the first receiving groove 12. The first limiting groove 312 is connected to the sliding groove 311.

[0041] The locking element 32 is slidably disposed in the slide groove 311. The locking element 32 is provided with a first connecting part 321, a second connecting part 322, a second limiting part 323, a locking groove 324, and a locking part 325. The first connecting part 321 is movably inserted into the first connecting groove 14 and can move along the first connecting groove 14 so that the first connecting part 321 can move in the first direction X and the second direction Y. The second connecting part 322 is movably connected to one end of the linkage component 5. The second limiting part 323 is slidably inserted into the first limiting groove 312. The second limiting part 323 cooperates with the first limiting groove 312 to limit the sliding position of the locking element 32 and prevent the locking element 32 from disengaging from the slide groove 311. The locking groove 324 is used for one end of the electronic card 200 to be inserted, and the bottom of the locking groove 324 is used for one end of the electronic card 200 to be supported. The locking part 325 extends from the side wall of the locking groove 324. The locking part 325 is opposite to the bottom of the groove of the locking groove 324. The locking part 325 is used to lock or unlock the electronic card 200.

[0042] For the elastic element 4 mentioned above, please refer to Figure 5An elastic element 4 is disposed in the first receiving groove 12. One end of the elastic element 4 abuts against the locking element 32, and the other end of the elastic element 4 is sleeved on the connecting post 13. The other end of the elastic element 4 abuts against the side wall of the first receiving groove 12, and the other end of the elastic element 4 abuts against the blocking part 131 to prevent the elastic element 4 from disengaging from the connecting post 13. The elastic element 4 is used to push the locking element 32 to move in the first direction X when the electronic card 200 is pulled out. As an example, the elastic element 4 is a spring.

[0043] For the aforementioned linkage component 5, please refer to Figure 5 The linkage component 5 includes a linkage member 51 and an ejector member 52. The linkage member 51 is movably disposed in the second receiving groove 15, with one end extending out of the second receiving groove 15 and movably connected to the second connecting part 322. The linkage member 51 abuts against the connecting part 31. The ejector member 52 is rotatably disposed in the slot 11, the rotating groove 17, and the second receiving groove 15. The ejector member 52 is movably connected to the other end of the linkage member 51. The ejector member 52 is used to push the other end of the electronic card 200 when the electronic card 200 is removed, assisting the user in removing the electronic card 200.

[0044] The linkage 51 is provided with a second connecting groove 511, a spring arm 512, a second limiting groove 513, and a third connecting groove 514. The second connecting groove 511 is located at one end of the linkage 51, and the second connecting part 322 is movably inserted into it. One end of the spring arm 512 is inserted into the insertion groove 313, and the spring arm 512 abuts against the side wall of the insertion groove 313. The spring arm 512 is used to push the connecting part 31 to move along the second direction Y when the latch assembly 3 moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, and to hold the latch assembly 3 in the unlocked position when it is in the unlocked position. The second limiting groove 513 is movably inserted into the first limiting part 16, and the movement position of the linkage 51 is limited by the cooperation between the second limiting groove 513 and the first limiting part 16. The third connecting groove 514 is located at the other end of the linkage 51.

[0045] The ejector 52 is provided with a connecting shaft 521, an ejector portion 522, and a third connecting portion 523. The connecting shaft 521 is rotatably disposed in the rotating groove 17, the slot 11, and the second receiving groove 15. The ejector portion 522 is disposed in the slot 11, one end of which is connected to the connecting shaft 521, and the other end of which is used to push the other end of the electronic card 200 when the electronic card 200 is removed. One end of the third connecting portion 523 is connected to the connecting shaft 521, so that the third connecting portion 523 is rotatably disposed in the insulating body 1, and the other end of the third connecting portion 523 is movably inserted into the third connecting groove 514. When a user accidentally pulls out one end of the electronic card 200, the push-out part 522 is blocked by the other end of the electronic card 200 and cannot drive the connecting shaft 521 and the third connecting part 523 to rotate, thereby blocking the linkage 51 from moving along the first direction X, thus blocking the locking part 32 from moving along the first direction X, so that the locking assembly 3 cannot move along the second direction Y to unlock the electronic card 200.

[0046] To facilitate readers' understanding of the inventive concept of this utility model, the following provides a detailed description of the process of inserting and removing the electronic card 200 into the connector 100:

[0047] During the insertion of the electronic card 200 into the slot 11, one end of the electronic card 200 abuts against the bottom of the locking groove 324, pushing the locking member 32 to drive the connecting member 31 to move along the second direction Y. Then, the locking member 32 moves relative to the connecting member 31 along the first direction X and squeezes the elastic member 4 until the locking assembly 3 moves to the locked position, thereby allowing the locking part 325 to be inserted into one end of the electronic card 200 and locking the electronic card 200. The electronic card 200 is clamped by the terminal assembly 2. While the locking member 32 moves along the second direction Y and the first direction X, the other end of the electronic card 200 abuts against the other end of the ejector part 522, pushing the ejector part 52 to rotate relative to the insulating body 1, thereby causing the connecting member 31 and the third connecting part 523 to simultaneously push the linkage member 51 to move along the first direction X.

[0048] During the removal of the electronic card 200, the electronic card 200 separates from the bottom of the lock groove 324. The elastic member 4 pushes the locking member 32 to move along the first direction X, thereby driving the linkage member 51 to move along the first direction X. This causes the ejector member 52 to rotate, causing the ejector part 522 to push the other end of the electronic card 200. Then, the electronic card 200 abuts against the lock part 325, pushing the locking member 32 to drive the connecting member 31 to move along the second direction Y. This continues to drive the linkage member 51 to move along the first direction X, thereby driving the ejector member 52 to rotate, causing the ejector part 522 to push the other end of the electronic card 200, until the locking assembly 3 moves to the unlocked position. While pushing the locking member 32 to drive the connecting member 31 to move along the second direction Y, the spring arm 512 pushes the connecting member 31 to move along the second direction Y.

[0049] It should be noted that after the electronic card 200 is inserted into the connector 100, the other end of the electronic card 200 is connected and fixed to the chassis of the electronic device using bolts. The bolts should be removed before removing the electronic card 200.

[0050] For the outer cover 6 mentioned above, please refer to Figure 5 The outer cover 6 is placed over the insulating body 1, and a portion of the outer cover 6 is inserted into the second receiving groove 15 so that the outer cover 6 covers a portion of the linkage 51. The outer cover 6 is provided with an opening 61, which connects to the slot 11 and is used for the electronic card 200 to pass through.

[0051] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The insulating body 1 is provided with a positioning part 18, which is disposed on the surface of the first limiting part 16. The outer cover 6 is provided with a positioning groove 62, and the positioning part 18 is disposed in the positioning groove 62 to position the outer cover 6.

[0052] In this embodiment of the invention, the connector 100 includes an insulating body 1, a terminal assembly 2, a locking assembly 3, an elastic element 4, and a linkage assembly 5. The insulating body 1 is provided with a slot 11 and a first connecting groove 14. The slot 11 is used for inserting an electronic card 200. The terminal assembly 2 is disposed on the insulating body 1 and is used to hold the electronic card 200. The locking assembly 3 includes a locking member 32, which is provided with a first connecting portion 321. The first connecting portion 321 is movably inserted into the first connecting groove 14 so that the locking member 32 can... The movement is along the first direction X and the second direction Y. The first direction X is the length direction of the insulating body 1. The first direction X and the second direction Y are set at an acute angle. The elastic member 4 abuts against the insulating body 1 and the locking member 32. The linkage assembly 5 includes a linkage member 51 and an ejector member 52. The linkage member 51 is movably disposed on the insulating body 1. One end of the linkage member 51 is movably connected to the locking member 32. The ejector member 52 is rotatably disposed on the insulating body 1. A part of the ejector member 52 is disposed in the slot 11. The other end of the ejector member 52 is movably connected to the other end of the linkage member 51. After the electronic card 200 is inserted into the slot 11, one end of the electronic card 200 is locked by the locking member 32 in the locked position, and the other end of the electronic card 200 is fixed to the chassis by bolts. When the user accidentally removes the electronic card 200, the ejector 52 is blocked by the other end of the electronic card 200 and cannot rotate, thus preventing the linkage 51 from moving in the first direction X. This prevents the locking member 32 from moving in the first direction X under the action of the elastic member 4, making it impossible for the electronic card 200 to be removed, thereby ensuring that the connector 100 is securely locked. Furthermore, this reduces the possibility of the electronic card 200 being accidentally and destructively removed.

[0053] This utility model also provides an embodiment of an electronic device, which includes the connector 100 described above. The structure and function of the connector 100 can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0054] It should be noted that while the preferred embodiments of this utility model are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this utility model; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this utility model specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, include: An insulating body is provided with a slot and a first connecting slot, wherein the slot is used for inserting an electronic card; A terminal assembly is disposed on the insulating body, the terminal assembly being used to hold the electronic card; A locking assembly includes a locking member, the locking member having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being movably inserted into a first connecting groove, so that the locking member can move along a first direction and a second direction, the first direction being the length direction of the insulating body, and the first direction and the second direction being set at an acute angle; An elastic element abuts against the insulating body and the locking element; A linkage assembly includes a linkage member and an ejector member. The linkage member is movably disposed on the insulating body, and one end of the linkage member is movably connected to the locking member. The ejector member is rotatably disposed on the insulating body, and a portion of the ejector member is disposed in the slot. The ejector member is movably connected to the other end of the linkage member.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the linkage component is provided with a second connecting groove, and the locking component is provided with a second connecting part, which is movably inserted into the second connecting groove.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ejector is provided with an ejector portion and a third connecting portion. The ejector portion is disposed in the slot, and the third connecting portion is rotatably disposed in the insulating body. The third connecting portion is movably connected to the other end of the linkage member, and the third connecting portion is connected to the ejector portion.

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The other end of the linkage is provided with a third connecting groove, and the third connecting part is movably inserted into the third connecting groove.

5. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking fastener is provided with a locking part and a locking groove. The locking groove is used for inserting one end of the electronic card, and the locking part is used to lock the electronic card.

6. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a connector, the linkage is provided with a spring arm, the spring arm abuts against the connector, and the locking member is slidably disposed on the connector.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector is provided with a sliding groove, and the locking element is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

8. The connector according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The insulating body is provided with a connecting post, and the elastic element is sleeved on the connecting post.

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting post is provided with a blocking part, which is used to prevent the elastic element from disengaging from the connecting post.

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

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