New type of headphone jack connector

Abstract

A novel headphone jack connector includes a female connector and a male connector. The female connector includes an insulating base, a first signal terminal, and a shielding cover. The insulating base has a socket and an upper surface. A first mounting groove and a second mounting groove, recessed downwards from the upper surface, are provided on one side of the socket on the insulating base. The first signal terminal includes a first connecting portion, a first elastic arm, and a first contact portion. The shielding cover includes a plate-shaped shielding portion covering the upper surface of the insulating base, a first connecting wall bent downwards from the side of the shielding portion and passing through the second mounting groove, and a second connecting wall located within the second mounting groove and bent upwards from the bottom of the first connecting wall. The second connecting wall and the first connecting portion of the first signal terminal are on the same plane. In this invention, the first signal terminal and the shielding cover can be arranged on a metal sheet and processed using a stamping die, and can be assembled onto the insulating base in one go from the same direction, facilitating the assembly of the female connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, specifically to a novel headphone jack connector. Background Technology

[0002] The female connector of a headphone jack typically includes an insulating base, multiple metal terminals, and a shield. The multiple metal terminals are mounted on the insulating base. The metal terminals are usually formed by punching metal sheets with a metal stamping die and then bending them. In existing headphone jack connectors, multiple metal terminals and shields need to be punched separately using multiple sets of metal processing dies. When assembling the multiple metal terminals and shields with the insulating base, the multiple metal terminals and shields are assembled into the insulating base from multiple different directions, such as the upper surface, lower surface, and tail end face. As a result, the mold cost is high and the assembly equipment is complex during the manufacturing of headphone jack connectors, leading to a high manufacturing cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to propose a novel headphone jack connector that simplifies the assembly process and reduces equipment costs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A novel headphone jack connector includes a female connector and a male connector. The female connector includes an insulating base, a first signal terminal, and a shielding cover.

[0006] An insulating base is provided with a socket extending rearward from its front end for inserting a male connector. The insulating base includes an upper surface, and a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove recessed downward from the upper surface are provided on one side of the socket.

[0007] The first signal terminal includes a first connecting part that passes through the first mounting groove from top to bottom, a first elastic arm that connects to the lower end of the first connecting part, and a first contact part disposed on the first elastic arm and extending into the socket.

[0008] The shielding cover includes a plate-shaped shielding portion that covers the upper surface of the insulating base, a first connecting wall that bends downward from the side of the shielding portion and passes through the second mounting groove, and a second connecting wall that is located in the second mounting groove and bends upward from the bottom of the first connecting wall; the second connecting wall and the first connecting portion of the first signal terminal are on the same plane.

[0009] Preferably, the insulating base is provided with two first mounting slots located on the front and rear sides of the second mounting slot, respectively, and the first connecting part passes through one of the first mounting slots; the female base also includes a second signal terminal, which includes a second connecting part, a second elastic arm and a second contact part. The second connecting part passes through the other first mounting slot from top to bottom, the second elastic arm is located on the side of the second connecting part near the socket, one end of the second elastic arm is connected to the second connecting part, and the second contact part is located at the other end of the second elastic arm and extends into the socket; the second connecting part, the first connecting part and the second connecting wall are all on the same plane.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the first connecting portion is bent outward to form a first connecting segment placed on the upper surface of the insulating base, and the outer end of the first connecting segment is bent downward to form a first weld leg; the top of the second connecting portion is bent outward to form a second connecting segment placed on the upper surface of the insulating base, and the outer end of the second connecting segment is bent downward to form a second weld leg; the shield also includes a connecting piece placed on the upper surface of the insulating base, the inner end of the connecting piece is connected to the top of the second connecting wall, and the outer end of the connecting piece is bent downward to form a weld portion; the first connecting segment, the second connecting segment, and the connecting piece are all on the same plane.

[0011] Preferably, the shielding cover further includes an extension section connected between the top of the second connecting wall and the connecting piece. The extension section extends in the front-rear direction so that the second connecting wall and the connecting piece are offset from each other in the front-rear direction. The second connecting part is provided with a relief recess that is recessed downward from its top to accommodate the extension section.

[0012] Preferably, the insulating base is provided with three through holes extending downward from the upper surface of the insulating base and penetrating the bottom of the insulating base. The first weld foot, the second weld foot, and the welded part protrude from the bottom of the insulating base after passing through the top of the three through holes.

[0013] Preferably, the first contact portion is located on the front side of the shielding portion, and the second contact portion is located below the shielding portion.

[0014] Preferably, the female connector further includes two third signal terminals; the insulating base includes a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, and two third mounting grooves recessed upward from the lower surface are provided on the insulating base on the other side of the socket; the third signal terminal package includes a third connecting portion, a third elastic arm, and a third contact portion; the third connecting portions of the two third signal terminals are respectively inserted into the two third mounting grooves from bottom to top; the third connecting portion includes a first section extending from bottom to top, a second section extending from the top of the first section toward the socket, and a third section extending downward from the inner end of the second section; the first sections of the third connecting portions of the two third signal terminals are in the same plane, the third sections of the third connecting portions of the two third signal terminals are in the same plane, and the second sections of the third connecting portions of the two third signal terminals are in the same plane and respectively abut against the top surface of the two third mounting grooves; one end of the third elastic arm is connected to the lower end of the third section of the third connecting portion, and the third contact portion is located at the other end of the third elastic arm and extends into the socket.

[0015] Preferably, the female connector further includes two switching terminals. Each switching terminal includes a fourth connecting portion fixed to an insulating base and a fourth elastic arm. One end of the fourth elastic arm is connected to the fourth connecting portion. The other end of the fourth elastic arm of one of the switching terminals is connected to an insulating block that extends into the socket. The other end of the fourth elastic arm of the other switching terminal is provided with a mating portion. The mating portion is located outside the fourth elastic arm of one of the switching terminals so as to contact and electrically conduct when the fourth elastic arm of one of the switching terminals deforms in the outward direction.

[0016] Preferably, a fourth mounting groove with an upwardly recessed shape is provided on the lower surface of the insulating base, and a fourth connecting portion of one of the switch terminals passes through the fourth mounting groove from bottom to top. The fourth connecting portion of one of the switch terminals includes an outer vertical wall, an inner vertical wall, and a top connecting wall connecting the outer vertical wall and the inner vertical wall. The outer vertical wall is in the same plane as the first section, the inner vertical wall is in the same plane as the third section, and the top connecting wall is in the same plane as the second section.

[0017] Preferably, at least a portion of the lower part of the first section of the third connection portion protrudes from the third mounting groove to form a third weld foot. At least a portion of the lower part of the outer vertical wall of the fourth connection portion of the switch terminal protrudes from the fourth mounting groove to form a weld end.

[0018] In this invention, a single punching die can be used to simultaneously process a first signal terminal and a shielding cover on a single metal sheet. Because the shielding cover has a first connecting wall and a second connecting wall, which have relatively large lengths when unfolded, the first signal terminal can avoid the shielding portion with its large area during punching. This allows the first signal terminal and the shielding cover to be arranged on a single metal sheet and processed using a single punching die. Furthermore, during assembly, both the first signal terminal and the shielding cover are assembled onto the insulating base from above, with the first connecting portion and the second connecting wall on the same plane. The first signal terminal and the shielding cover are assembled onto the insulating base from the same direction in one go, facilitating the assembly of the female connector. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the shielding cover;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first signal terminal, the second signal terminal, and the shielding cover;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of the first signal terminal, the second signal terminal, and the shielding cover of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is an installation diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the third signal terminal;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fabrication process of the third signal terminal and one of the switch terminals of this utility model.

[0027] Wherein: 10, male connector; 20, insulating base; 201, front end face; 202, upper surface; 203, lower surface; 21, socket; 22, first mounting slot; 23, second mounting slot; 24, through hole; 25, third mounting slot; 26, fourth mounting slot; 27, recess; 30, first signal terminal; 31, first connecting part; 32, first elastic arm; 33, first contact part; 34, first connecting section; 35, first solder foot; 40, second signal terminal; 41, second connecting part; 411, clearance recess; 42, second elastic arm; 43, second contact part; 44, second connecting section; 45, second solder foot. 50. Foot; 51. Shielding cover; 52. Shielding part; 53. First connecting wall; 54. Second connecting wall; 55. Extension section; 56. Connecting piece; 67. Welding part; 60. Third signal terminal; 61. Third connecting part; 611. First section; 612. Second section; 613. Third section; 62. Third elastic arm; 63. Third contact part; 70. Switch terminal; 71. Fourth connecting part; 711. Outer vertical wall; 712. Top connecting wall; 713. Inner vertical wall; 72. Fourth elastic arm; 73. Mating part; 80. Switch terminal; 81. Fourth connecting part; 82. Fourth elastic arm; 83. Insulating block.

[0028] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0031] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0032] like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figures 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, this utility model provides an earphone jack connector, which includes a female connector and a male connector 10. The female connector includes an insulating base 20, a first signal terminal 30, and a shielding cover 50. The insulating base 20 is made of plastic material and includes a front end face 201, an upper surface 202, and a lower surface 203 opposite to the upper surface 202. A socket 21 extending rearward from the front end face 201 is provided on the insulating base 20. The male connector 10 is inserted into the socket 21, so that multiple contact areas on the male connector 10 respectively contact and cooperate with the first signal terminal 30 and other signal terminals to realize the transmission of audio signals. On the upper surface 202 of the insulating base 20, on one side of the socket 21, there are a first mounting groove 22 and a second mounting groove 23 recessed downward from the upper surface 202. The first signal terminal 30 includes a first connecting part 31, a first elastic arm 32, and a first contact part 33. The first connecting part 31 passes through the first mounting groove 22 from top to bottom. The first elastic arm 32 is connected to the lower end of the first connecting part 31. The first contact part 33 is disposed on the first elastic arm 32 and extends into the socket 21. When the male connector 10 is inserted into the socket, the first contact part 33 contacts the contact area on the surface of the male connector 10 and conducts electrically. The first elastic arm 32 can extend from bottom to top, with its lower end connected to the lower end of the first connecting part 31. The first contact part 33 is disposed at the upper end of the first elastic arm 32, so that the first elastic arm 32 and the first connecting part 31 together form a U-shaped structure, which facilitates the full deformation of the first elastic arm 32 in the inward and outward directions. The shielding cover 50 includes a plate-shaped shielding portion 51, a first connecting wall 52, and a second connecting wall 53. The shielding portion 51 is the main body of the shielding cover 50. The shielding portion 51 covers the upper surface 202 of the insulating base 20 and is used to prevent interference from the external environment during audio signal transmission. The first connecting wall 52 is bent downward from the side of the shielding portion 51 and passes through the second mounting groove 23. The second connecting wall 53 is located in the second mounting groove 23 and is formed by bending the bottom of the first connecting wall 52 upward. The first connecting wall 52 and the second connecting wall 53 form a U-shaped structure embedded in the second mounting groove 23. Furthermore, the second connecting wall 53 and the first connecting portion 31 of the first signal terminal 30 are on the same plane.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the insulating base 20 is provided with two first mounting slots 22, which are located on the front and rear sides of the second mounting slot 23, respectively. That is, both first mounting slots 22 and the second mounting slot 23 are located on the same side of the slot 21. The first connecting portion 31 of the first signal terminal 30 is inserted into the first mounting slot 22 located on the front side. The female connector also includes a second signal terminal 40, which includes a second connecting portion 41, a second elastic arm 42 and a second contact portion 43. The second connecting portion 41 passes through the first mounting slot 22 located on the rear side from top to bottom. The second elastic arm 42 is located on the side of the second connecting portion 41 near the socket 21. One end of the second elastic arm 42 is connected to the second connecting portion 41, and the second contact portion 43 is located at the other end of the second elastic arm 42 and extends into the socket 21. Similar to existing technologies, the first signal terminal 30, the second signal terminal 40, and the shielding cover 50 of this invention are all formed from metal sheet. The second connecting portion 41 of the second signal terminal 40 is on the same plane as the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting wall 53. A long strip structure can be punched out from the second connecting portion 41, and then bent at the point where it connects to the second connecting portion 41 to form a second elastic arm 42. The end of the second elastic arm 42 away from the second connecting portion 41 is bent into a protruding structure to form a second contact portion 43.

[0034] See Figure 4 As shown, during sheet metal processing, a single punching die can be used to simultaneously process the first signal terminal 30, the second signal terminal 40, and the shielding cover 50 on a single sheet metal. Because the shielding cover 50 is provided with a first connecting wall 52 and a second connecting wall 53, and these two connecting walls together form a U-shaped structure, the first connecting wall 52 and the second connecting wall 53 have a relatively large length dimension after unfolding, thus... Figure 4 In the unfolded state shown, the first signal terminal 30 and the second signal terminal 40 can avoid the shielding part 51 with a large area, thereby allowing the first signal terminal 30, the second signal terminal 40, and the shielding cover 50 to be arranged on a metal plate and processed by a punching die; in addition, during assembly, the first signal terminal 30, the second signal terminal 40, and the shielding cover 50 are all assembled onto the insulating base 20 from above, and the first connecting part 31, the second connecting part 41, and the second connecting wall 53 are all in the same plane (i.e., they are aligned in the width direction of the insulating base 20). The first signal terminal 30, the second signal terminal 40, and the shielding cover 50 are assembled onto the insulating base 20 in one go from the same direction, thereby facilitating the assembly of the female connector.

[0035] In the above embodiments, the first signal terminal 30, the shield 50, and the second signal terminal 40 are arranged sequentially from front to back on the same side of the socket 21. It should be noted that the front-to-back arrangement of the first signal terminal 30, the shield 50, and the second signal terminal 40 is not limited to the above structure. For example, the shield 50 can be placed at the front or back of the three. In other embodiments, two or more first signal terminals 30 and / or second signal terminals 40 can be arranged on the insulating base 20 on the same side of the socket 21.

[0036] In another preferred embodiment, the top of the first connecting portion 31 is bent outward to form a first connecting segment 34 placed on the upper surface 202 of the insulating base 20, and the outer end of the first connecting segment 34 is bent downward to form a first weld leg 35; the top of the second connecting portion 41 is bent outward to form a second connecting segment 44 placed on the upper surface 202 of the insulating base 20, and the outer end of the second connecting segment 44 is bent downward to form a second weld leg 45; the shielding cover 50 also includes a connecting piece 55 placed on the upper surface 202 of the insulating base 20, the inner end of the connecting piece 55 being connected to the top of the second connecting wall 53, connecting... The outer end of the piece 55 is bent downward to form a welding part 56. The first connecting section 34, the second connecting section 44, and the connecting piece 55 are all on the same plane. During assembly, the assembly equipment inserts the first signal terminal 30, the second signal terminal 40, and the shielding cover 50 into the insulating base 20 from the same height. After the assembly equipment moves down a certain height, the first connecting section 34, the second connecting section 44, and the connecting piece 55 are simultaneously pressed against the upper surface 202 of the insulating base 20, thus assembling the first signal terminal 30, the second signal terminal 40, and the shielding cover 50 into place at the same time, which further facilitates the assembly of the female connector. In other embodiments, the first solder foot 35, the second solder foot 45, and the welding part 56 can also be set on the same plane, which further facilitates the simultaneous punching of the first signal terminal 30, the second signal terminal 40, and the shielding cover 50 using a single punching die. The shielding cover 50 also includes an extension section 54, which connects the top of the second connecting wall 53 and the connecting piece 55. The extension section 54 extends in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the extension section 54 extends a certain length from the top of the second connecting wall 53 and then connects to the inner end of the connecting piece 55, so that the connecting piece 55 and the second connecting wall 53 are offset from each other by a certain distance in the front-rear direction. A recessed clearance 411 is provided on the second connecting portion 41 of the second signal terminal 40, which is recessed downward from its top. The extension section 54 is accommodated in the recessed clearance 411. Figure 4In its unfolded state, the presence of the first connecting wall 52 and the second connecting wall 53 on the shielding cover 50 results in a larger distance between the extension section 54 and the shielding portion 51. This allows the second connecting portion 41 of the second signal terminal 40 to be positioned between the shielding portion 51 and the welding portion 56, ensuring that the second connecting portion 41 of the second signal terminal 40 has a relatively large size. The second elastic arm 42, punched from the second connecting portion 41, has sufficient dimensions. Thus, the larger second connecting portion 41 can be stably fixed to the insulating base 20, and the longer second elastic arm 42 can have a larger elastic deformation, allowing the second contact portion 43 to stably contact the contact area on the surface of the male connector 10. The avoidance recess 411 provided on the second connecting portion 41 prevents interference between the second signal terminal 40 and the shielding cover 50. During punching, the second signal terminal 40 can be positioned as close as possible to the shielding cover 50, reducing metal waste and lowering manufacturing costs.

[0037] The insulating base 20 has three through holes 24 extending downward from its upper surface 202 and penetrating the insulating base 20. The first solder foot 35, the second solder foot 45, and the solder part 56 protrude from the bottom of the insulating base 20 after passing through the top of the three through holes 24. In this way, the first solder foot 35, the second solder foot 45, and the solder part 56 can be soldered to the corresponding terminals on the circuit board located below the insulating base 20.

[0038] The first contact portion 33 is placed on the front side of the shielding portion 51, and the second contact portion 43 is located below the shielding portion 51. By placing the first contact portion 33 on the front side of the shielding portion 51, the first contact portion 33 and the first elastic arm 32 can avoid the shielding portion 51 when the first contact portion 33 is placed on the front side of the shielding portion 51 during the punching process by the punching die.

[0039] The female connector also includes two third signal terminals 60, which are used to cooperate with the male connector 10 to transmit audio signals, thereby cooperating with the first signal terminal 30 and the second signal terminal 40 to realize the multi-channel audio signal transmission of the headphone jack connector; the insulating base 20 includes a lower surface 203 opposite to the upper surface 202, and two third mounting slots 25 are provided on the insulating base 20 on the other side of the socket 21 (i.e., the side opposite to the first mounting slot 22 and the second mounting slot 23). The third signal terminal 60 includes a third connecting part 61, a third elastic arm 62, and a third contact part 63. The third connecting parts 61 of the two third signal terminals 60 pass through the two third mounting slots 25 from bottom to top respectively; the third connecting part 61 includes a first section 611 extending from bottom to top, and the top of the first section 611 is bent inward to face towards The second segment 612 extending towards the socket 21 and the third segment 613 extending downward after being bent from the inner end of the second segment 612, thus forming an inverted U-shaped structure for the third connection portion 61 of the third signal terminal 60. The first segment 611 of the third connection portion 61 of the two third signal terminals 60 is on the same plane, the second segment 612 of the two third connection portions 61 is on the same plane, and the third segment 613 of the two third connection portions 61 is on the same plane. During assembly, the two third signal terminals 60 are respectively inserted into the two third mounting slots 25 from bottom to top. The first segment 611 and the third segment 613 are respectively close to the two side walls of the third mounting slot 25. The two third signal terminals 60 are moved upward by the assembly equipment. When the second segment 612 abuts against the top surface of the third mounting slot 25, the third signal terminal 60 is installed in place with the insulating base 20. One end of the third elastic arm 62 is connected to the lower end of the third segment 613 of the third connecting part 61, and the third contact part 63 is located at the other end of the third elastic arm 62 and extends into the socket 21. The first segment 611, the second segment 612, and the third segment 613 of the two third connecting parts 61 of the two third signal terminals 60 are respectively arranged on the same plane, so as to facilitate the processing of the two third signal terminals 60 through a set of punching dies.

[0040] The female connector also includes a switch terminal 70 and a switch terminal 80, which cooperate to detect whether the male connector 10 is inserted into the socket 21. Specifically, the switch terminal 70 includes a fourth connecting portion 71, a fourth elastic arm 72, and a mating portion 73 fixed to the insulating base 20. One end of the fourth elastic arm 72 is connected to the fourth connecting portion 71, and the mating portion 73 is located at the other end of the fourth elastic arm 72. The switch terminal 80 includes a fourth connecting portion 81 and a fourth elastic arm 82 fixed to the insulating base 20. One end of the fourth elastic arm 82 is connected to the fourth connecting portion 81, and the other end of the fourth elastic arm 82 is wrapped with an insulating block 83 that extends into the socket 21. After the switch terminals 70 and 80 are installed on the insulating base 20, the fourth elastic arm 72 is positioned outside the fourth elastic arm 82, and the mating part 73 on the fourth elastic arm 72 is positioned outside the fourth elastic arm 82. When the male connector 10 is not inserted into the socket 21, the mating part 73 does not contact the fourth elastic arm 82. When the male connector 10 is inserted into the socket 21, the male connector 10 pushes the insulating block 83 outward, causing the fourth elastic arm 82 to deform outward and contact the mating part 73 and become electrically connected. In this way, the signal changes achieved by the switch terminals 70 and 80 before and after the male connector 10 is inserted can be used to detect whether the male connector 10 is inserted into the socket 21. A fourth mounting groove 26 with an upwardly recessed shape is provided on the lower surface 203 of the insulating base 20. The fourth connecting portion 71 of the switch terminal 70 passes through the fourth mounting groove 26 from bottom to top, so that the switch terminal 70 and the two third signal terminals 60 can be assembled together from bottom to top onto the insulating base 20. Specifically, the fourth connecting portion 71 of the switch terminal 70 includes an outer vertical wall 711, an inner vertical wall 713, and a top connecting wall 712. The outer vertical wall 711, the inner vertical wall 713, and the top connecting wall 712 form a U-shape with the opening facing downwards. The outer vertical wall 711 is in the same plane as the first segment 611, the inner vertical wall 713 is in the same plane as the third segment 613, and the top connecting wall 712 is in the same plane as the second segment 612. Figure 7 As shown, during the punching process, a single die can be used to simultaneously punch out two third signal terminals 60 and switch terminals 70 from a metal sheet. At least a portion of the lower part of the first section 611 of the third connecting part 61 protrudes from the third mounting groove 25 to form a third weld foot, and at least a portion of the lower part of the outer vertical wall 711 of the fourth connecting part 71 of the switch terminal 70 protrudes from the fourth mounting groove 26 to form a weld end.

[0041] A downwardly recessed groove 27 is also provided on the upper surface 202 of the insulating base 20. The fourth connecting part 81 of the switch terminal 80 is inserted into the groove 27 from top to bottom to fix the fourth connecting part 81 on the insulating base 20.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel headphone jack connector, comprising a female connector and a male connector, characterized in that, The female connector includes an insulating base, a first signal terminal, and a shielding cover; An insulating base is provided with a socket extending rearward from its front end for inserting a male connector. The insulating base includes an upper surface, and a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove recessed downward from the upper surface are provided on one side of the socket. The first signal terminal includes a first connecting part that passes through the first mounting groove from top to bottom, a first elastic arm that connects to the lower end of the first connecting part, and a first contact part disposed on the first elastic arm and extending into the socket. The shielding cover includes a plate-shaped shielding portion that covers the upper surface of the insulating base, a first connecting wall that bends downward from the side of the shielding portion and passes through the second mounting groove, and a second connecting wall that is located in the second mounting groove and bends upward from the bottom of the first connecting wall; the second connecting wall and the first connecting portion of the first signal terminal are on the same plane.

2. The novel headphone jack connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The insulating base is provided with two first mounting slots located on the front and rear sides of the second mounting slot, respectively. The first connecting part passes through one of the first mounting slots. The female base also includes a second signal terminal, which includes a second connecting part, a second elastic arm, and a second contact part. The second connecting part passes through the other first mounting slot from top to bottom. The second elastic arm is located on the side of the second connecting part near the socket. One end of the second elastic arm is connected to the second connecting part, and the second contact part is located at the other end of the second elastic arm and extends into the socket. The second connecting part, the first connecting part, and the second connecting wall are all on the same plane.

3. The novel headphone jack connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the first connecting part is bent outward to form a first connecting segment placed on the upper surface of the insulating base. The outer end of the first connecting segment is bent downward to form a first weld leg. The top of the second connecting part is bent outward to form a second connecting segment placed on the upper surface of the insulating base. The outer end of the second connecting segment is bent downward to form a second weld leg. The shield also includes a connecting piece placed on the upper surface of the insulating base. The inner end of the connecting piece is connected to the top of the second connecting wall. The outer end of the connecting piece is bent downward to form a welded part. The first connecting segment, the second connecting segment, and the connecting piece are all on the same plane.

4. The novel headphone jack connector as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The shield also includes an extension section that connects the top of the second connecting wall and the connecting piece. The extension section extends in the front-rear direction so that the second connecting wall and the connecting piece are offset from each other in the front-rear direction. The second connecting part is provided with a relief recess that is recessed downward from its top to accommodate the extension section.

5. The novel headphone jack connector as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The insulating base has three through holes that extend downward from the upper surface of the insulating base and through the bottom of the insulating base. The first weld foot, the second weld foot, and the welded part protrude from the bottom of the insulating base after passing through the top of the three through holes.

6. The novel headphone jack connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first contact part is located on the front side of the shielding part, and the second contact part is located below the shielding part.

7. The novel headphone jack connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The female connector also includes two third signal terminals; the insulating base includes a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, and two third mounting grooves recessed upward from the lower surface are provided on the insulating base on the other side of the socket. The third signal terminal package includes a third connecting portion, a third elastic arm, and a third contact portion. The third connecting portions of the two third signal terminals are respectively inserted into the two third mounting grooves from bottom to top; the third connecting portion includes a first section extending from bottom to top, a second section extending from the top of the first section toward the socket, and a third section extending downward from the inner end of the second section; the first sections of the third connecting portions of the two third signal terminals are on the same plane, the third sections of the third connecting portions of the two third signal terminals are on the same plane, and the second sections of the third connecting portions of the two third signal terminals are on the same plane and respectively abut against the top surface of the two third mounting grooves; one end of the third elastic arm is connected to the lower end of the third section of the third connecting portion, and the third contact portion is located at the other end of the third elastic arm and extends into the socket.

8. The novel headphone jack connector as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The female connector also includes two switch terminals. Each switch terminal includes a fourth connecting part fixed to an insulating base and a fourth elastic arm. One end of the fourth elastic arm is connected to the fourth connecting part. The other end of the fourth elastic arm of one of the switch terminals is connected to an insulating block that extends into the socket. The other end of the fourth elastic arm of the other switch terminal is provided with a mating part. The mating part is located outside the fourth elastic arm of one of the switch terminals so as to contact and electrically conduct when the fourth elastic arm of one of the switch terminals deforms in the outward direction.

9. The novel headphone jack connector as described in claim 8, characterized in that, A fourth mounting groove with an upward indentation is provided on the lower surface of the insulating base. A fourth connection portion of one of the switch terminals passes through the fourth mounting groove from bottom to top. The fourth connection portion of one of the switch terminals includes an outer vertical wall, an inner vertical wall, and a top connecting wall connecting the outer vertical wall and the inner vertical wall. The outer vertical wall is in the same plane as the first section, the inner vertical wall is in the same plane as the third section, and the top connecting wall is in the same plane as the second section.

10. The novel headphone jack connector as described in claim 9, characterized in that, At least a portion of the lower part of the first section of the third connection protrudes from the third mounting groove to form a third weld foot. At least a portion of the lower part of the outer vertical wall of the fourth connection of the switch terminal protrudes from the fourth mounting groove to form a weld end.

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