Electrical connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric connector, including electric connection subassembly, electric connection subassembly includes flexible circuit board and base, the flexible circuit board includes body part, butt -joint part and tail, butt -joint part connects body part with tail, butt -joint part is around the both sides of base thickness direction, body part with tail is located the both sides of base thickness direction, at least one of body part with tail is equipped with through -hole, and the base is equipped with the positioning column of wearing in through -hole, so setting, realize flexible circuit board and base positioning installation, and it is favorable to flexible circuit board and base assembly in place.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an electrical connector, belonging to the field of connector technology. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical connectors simplify their structure by eliminating the terminals originally assembled within the connector body and using a ribbon cable directly as the electrical contact point. An electrical connector includes a base, a ribbon cable, and a housing for enclosing the ribbon cable. The ribbon cable is wound along the upper and lower sides of the base. If the ribbon cable is not properly assembled with the base, misalignment between the ribbon cable and the base can easily occur. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this embodiment is to provide an assembled electrical connector.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this embodiment adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An electrical connector includes an electrical connection assembly, the electrical connection assembly comprising:

[0006] A flexible circuit board, comprising a body portion, a docking portion, and a tail portion, wherein the docking portion connects the body portion and the tail portion; and

[0007] The base has the docking portion surrounding both sides of the base in the thickness direction, the body portion and the tail portion being disposed on both sides of the base in the thickness direction, at least one of the body portion and the tail portion having a through hole, and the base having a positioning post passing through the through hole.

[0008] As a further improved technical solution of this embodiment, the base includes a base and a tongue connected to the base, the docking portion is disposed around both sides of the tongue in the thickness direction, and the body portion and the tail portion are disposed on both sides of the base in the thickness direction.

[0009] As a further improved technical solution of this embodiment, the base is provided with a first positioning post and a second positioning post, the body is provided with a first through hole, and the tail is provided with a second through hole. The first positioning post passes through the first through hole, and the second positioning post passes through the second through hole.

[0010] As a further improved technical solution in this embodiment, both the first positioning post and the second positioning post are frustum-shaped, the outer diameter of the first positioning post gradually decreases from the base outwards, and the outer diameter of the second positioning post gradually decreases from the base outwards.

[0011] As a further improvement to this embodiment, the base includes a first part and a second part, the first part connects the tongue and the second part, and the first positioning post and the second positioning post are both disposed in the second part.

[0012] As a further improvement to this embodiment, the width of the second part is greater than the width of the first part, and a step is formed at the connection between the second part and the first part.

[0013] As a further improvement to this embodiment, one of the first through hole and the second through hole is a round hole, and the other is an oblong hole.

[0014] As a further improved technical solution in this embodiment, the docking part is bonded and fixed to the tongue, and the body part and the tail part are both bonded and fixed to the base.

[0015] As a further improved technical solution of this embodiment, the docking part is provided with a first gold finger and a second gold finger. The first gold finger and the body part are located on the same side of the base, and the second gold finger and the tail part are located on the same side of the base.

[0016] As a further improvement to this embodiment, the electrical connector includes an insulating shell, and the electrical connection component is at least partially disposed within the insulating shell. The insulating shell is formed outside the electrical connection component by injection molding.

[0017] Compared to existing technologies, the electrical connector provided in this embodiment includes a flexible circuit board and a base. The mating portion of the flexible circuit board is arranged around both sides of the tongue in the thickness direction. The body portion and the tail portion of the flexible circuit board are arranged on both sides of the base in the thickness direction. At least one of the body portion and the tail portion is provided with a through hole. The base is provided with a positioning post passing through the through hole, which can realize the positioning and installation of the flexible circuit board and the base, and facilitates the assembly of the flexible circuit board and the base into place. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the electrical connector in this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the electrical connector shown.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A detailed exploded view of the electrical connector shown.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the electrical connector shown from another angle;

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the electrical connector shown.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 5A detailed exploded view of the electrical connector shown.

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the electrical connector shown.

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Front view of the central base;

[0026] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged schematic diagram of region A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. If several embodiments exist, features in these embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict. When the description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise stated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The descriptions in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention; rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses, products, and / or methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as set forth in the claims.

[0028] The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” or “the” used in the specification and claims of this invention are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0029] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," and similar words used in the specification and claims of this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish the features. Similarly, the terms "an" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. Unless otherwise stated, the terms "before," "after," "upper," "lower," and similar words appearing in this utility model are for ease of explanation only and are not limited to a specific location or spatial orientation. The terms "comprising" or "including" are an open-ended expression, meaning that the element preceding "comprising" or "including" covers the element following "comprising" or "including" and its equivalents, which does not exclude that the element preceding "comprising" or "including" may also include other elements. In this utility model, the word "several" means two or more.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9As shown, this utility model discloses an electrical connector that can be used as a surgical wiring harness. The electrical connector includes an electrical connection assembly 10 and an insulating shell 20, with the electrical connection assembly 10 at least partially disposed within the insulating shell 20. The insulating shell 20 is provided with a latching portion 201 for engaging with a mating connector, which helps improve the connection stability between the electrical connector and the mating connector.

[0031] In some embodiments, the insulating shell 20 is formed outside the electrical connection assembly 10 by injection molding, thereby achieving a stable connection between the electrical connection assembly 10 and the insulating shell 20.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the electrical connection assembly 10 includes a flexible circuit board 1 and a base 2. The flexible circuit board 1 is bendable, making it easy to wrap around both sides of the base 2 in the thickness direction. Using the flexible circuit board 1 instead of wires and terminals saves materials, reduces costs, and simplifies the structure.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the flexible circuit board 1 includes a body portion 11, a docking portion 12, and a tail portion 13, with the docking portion 12 connecting the body portion 11 and the tail portion 13. The docking portion 12 is arranged around both sides of the base 2 in the thickness direction, and the body portion 11 and the tail portion 13 are arranged on both sides of the base 2 in the thickness direction. At least one of the body portion 11 and the tail portion 13 is provided with a through hole, and the base 2 is provided with a positioning post passing through the through hole.

[0034] For details, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the base 2 includes a base 21 and a tongue 22 connected to the base 21. A mating portion 12 is arranged around both sides of the tongue 22 in the thickness direction. A body portion 11 and a tail portion 13 are located on both sides of the base 21 in the thickness direction. At least one of the body portion 11 and the tail portion 13 has a through hole, and the base 21 has a positioning post passing through the through hole. By providing the through hole and the positioning post to cooperate with each other, the flexible circuit board 1 and the base 2 can be positioned and installed, which is beneficial for the flexible circuit board 1 and the base 2 to be assembled into place.

[0035] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the main body 11 has a first through hole 110, and the tail 13 has a second through hole 130. The base 21 has a first positioning post 211 and a second positioning post 212. The first positioning post 211 passes through the first through hole 110, and the second positioning post 212 passes through the second through hole 130. This arrangement facilitates quick positioning and installation of the flexible circuit board 1 and the base 2. During assembly, the first positioning post 211 is inserted into the first through hole 110, the flexible circuit board 1 is routed around the base 2, and then the second positioning post 212 is inserted into the second through hole 130.

[0036] In another embodiment, the main body 11 is provided with a first through hole 110, and the base 21 is provided with a first positioning post 211. The first positioning post 211 passes through the first through hole 110 to realize the quick positioning and installation of the flexible circuit board 1 and the base 2.

[0037] In another embodiment, the tail portion 13 is provided with a second through hole 130, and the base portion 21 is provided with a second positioning post 212, which passes through the second through hole 130. This arrangement facilitates quick positioning and installation of the flexible circuit board 1 and the base 2.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the first through hole 110 is a round hole, and the second through hole 130 is an oblong hole. By providing the oblong hole, the errors generated between the flexible circuit board 1 and the base 2 can be offset, achieving good assembly. In other embodiments, the first through hole 110 is an oblong hole, and the second through hole 130 is a round hole.

[0039] In this embodiment, the mating part 12 is bonded and fixed to the tongue part 22, and the body part 11 and the tail part 13 are both bonded and fixed to the base part 21. The side of the flexible circuit board 1 assembled with the base 2 is provided with an adhesive layer. During assembly, the release film outside the adhesive layer is peeled off, and then the flexible circuit board 1 is attached to both sides of the base 2.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the docking part 12 is provided with a first gold finger 121 and a second gold finger 122. The first gold finger 121 and the main body part 11 are located on the same side of the base 2, and the second gold finger 122 and the tail part 13 are located on the same side of the base 2. Both the first gold finger 121 and the second gold finger 122 are electrical contact points.

[0041] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 As shown, both the first positioning post 211 and the second positioning post 212 are frustum-shaped. The outer diameter of the first positioning post 211 gradually decreases from the base 21 outwards, facilitating its insertion into the first through hole 110. The outer diameter of the second positioning post 212 also gradually decreases from the base 21 outwards, facilitating its insertion into the second through hole 130.

[0042] For details, please refer to Figure 9 As shown, the first positioning post 211 includes a first outer peripheral surface 2111 and a first end surface 2112. The first outer peripheral surface 2111 and the first end surface 2112 are transitioned by a first arc surface 2113, which facilitates the first positioning post 211 passing through the first through hole 110. The second positioning post 212 includes a second outer peripheral surface 2121 and a second end surface 2122. The second outer peripheral surface 2121 and the second end surface 2122 are transitioned by a second arc surface 2123, which facilitates the second positioning post 212 passing through the second through hole 130.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 3 As shown, the base 21 includes a first part 21a and a second part 21b. The first part 21a connects to the tongue 22 and the second part 21b. A first positioning post 211 and a second positioning post 212 are both located in the second part 21b. Specifically, the width of the second part 21b is greater than the width of the first part 21a, and a step 21c is formed at the connection between the second part 21b and the first part 21a. The insertion direction of the electrical connector is defined as forward. The step 21c is used to limit the movement of the electrical connection assembly 10 within the insulating shell 20, preventing it from moving forward. The end of the second part 21b also limits the movement of the electrical connection assembly 10 within the insulating shell 20, preventing it from moving backward.

[0044] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present utility model. The understanding of the present utility model should be based on those skilled in the art. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still make modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present utility model. All technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electrical connector, comprising an electrical connection assembly, characterized in that, The electrical connection component includes: A flexible circuit board, comprising a body portion, a docking portion, and a tail portion, wherein the docking portion connects the body portion and the tail portion; and The base has the docking portion surrounding both sides of the base in the thickness direction, the body portion and the tail portion being disposed on both sides of the base in the thickness direction, at least one of the body portion and the tail portion having a through hole, and the base having a positioning post passing through the through hole.

2. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The base includes a base and a tongue connected to the base, the mating portion is disposed around both sides of the tongue in the thickness direction, and the body portion and the tail portion are disposed on both sides of the base in the thickness direction.

3. The electrical connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The base is provided with a first positioning post and a second positioning post, the body is provided with a first through hole, and the tail is provided with a second through hole. The first positioning post passes through the first through hole, and the second positioning post passes through the second through hole.

4. The electrical connector as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first positioning post and the second positioning post are frustum-shaped. The outer diameter of the first positioning post gradually decreases from the base outwards, and the outer diameter of the second positioning post gradually decreases from the base outwards.

5. The electrical connector as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The base includes a first part and a second part, the first part connects the tongue and the second part, and the first positioning post and the second positioning post are both located in the second part.

6. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The width of the second part is greater than the width of the first part, and a step is formed at the connection between the second part and the first part.

7. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, One of the first through hole and the second through hole is a round hole, and the other is an oblong hole.

8. The electrical connector as described in any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that, The docking portion is bonded and fixed to the tongue portion, and the body portion and the tail portion are both bonded and fixed to the base portion.

9. The electrical connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The docking part is provided with a first gold finger and a second gold finger. The first gold finger and the body part are located on the same side of the base, and the second gold finger and the tail part are located on the same side of the base.

10. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical connector includes an insulating shell, and the electrical connection assembly is at least partially disposed within the insulating shell. The insulating shell is formed outside the electrical connection assembly by injection molding.

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