Connector and electronic device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of connector, the connector includes rubber core, positioning member and shell, the positioning member includes positioning part and first connecting part, the positioning part is sleeved in the rubber core;The shell is sleeved in the positioning member, the shell includes second connecting part, and the first connecting part is connected in the second connecting part.The present application also provides electronic equipment provided with the connector.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Connectors such as Type-C interfaces are widely used in smartphones, laptops, tablets, game consoles, electronic devices, automobiles, and industrial applications. These connectors typically provide data transmission, charging, video output, and expansion capabilities. In related technologies, the connector's pull-out shell folds inward to form a sealed cavity, and the connector's core is housed within this cavity, with the pull-out shell and core snap-fitted together. However, the reliability of the core in existing connectors is relatively poor, resulting in weak overall connector strength. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a connector and an electronic device equipped with the connector.

[0004] This application provides a connector, which includes a core, a positioning element, and a housing. The positioning element includes a positioning portion and a first connecting portion, and the positioning portion is sleeved on the core. The housing is sleeved on the positioning element, and the housing includes a second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion is connected to the second connecting portion.

[0005] This application also provides an electronic device, which includes a connector and a circuit board. The connector includes a core, a positioning element, and a housing. The positioning element includes a positioning portion and a first connecting portion, and the positioning portion is sleeved on the core. The housing is sleeved on the positioning element, and the housing includes a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is connected to the second connecting portion, and the metal fingers on the core are soldered to pads on the circuit board.

[0006] The positioning element of the connector in this application is sleeved on the core. The contact surface between the positioning element and the core is large, so that the core can be stably positioned on the positioning element. The housing is sleeved on the positioning element, and the first connecting part is fixedly connected to the second connecting part, so that the core can be firmly positioned on the housing, which has high reliability and good overall strength of the connector. Attached Figure Description

[0007] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0008] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector in one embodiment of this application.

[0009] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector from another perspective.

[0010] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the connector's three-dimensional structure.

[0011] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A three-dimensional exploded view of the connector from another perspective.

[0012] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A further exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector.

[0013] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A three-dimensional exploded view of the connector from another perspective.

[0014] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A further exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector.

[0015] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A three-dimensional exploded view of the connector from another perspective.

[0016] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A further exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector.

[0017] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A three-dimensional exploded view of the connector from another perspective.

[0018] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 One of the perspective cross-sectional views of the connector in the image.

[0019] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of the connector in the image.

[0020] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 An exploded view of the connector in the diagram.

[0021] Figure 14 yes Figure 1 Another three-dimensional sectional view of the connector.

[0022] Figure 15 yes Figure 13A cross-sectional view of the connector in the image.

[0023] Figure 16 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of this application.

[0024] Explanation of main labels:

[0025] 100. Connector; 20. Glue core; 22. Tongue; 24. Metal terminal; 242. First welding end; 26. Positioning block; 27. Metal connecting strip; 272. Second welding end; 28. Fixing part; 282. Welding block; 30. Positioning element; 32. Positioning part; 321. First welding hole; 323. Second inner cavity; 34. First connecting part; 342. Positioning hole; 40. Housing; 41. Second connecting part; 412. Second protruding plate; 414. Connecting cylinder; 415. Mounting groove; 416. Through groove; 43. Insertion cylinder; 44. First inner cavity; 45. 46. ​​Positioning groove; 47. Second welding hole; 50. Stop ring; 51. Guide tube; 52. Spring piece; 53. Third inner cavity; 54. First side plate; 55. First end plate; 56. Top platform; 562. Guide surface; 57. Guide surface; 60. First sealing element; 70. Support housing; 72. Support frame; 721. Cover plate; 723. Second side plate; 725. Second end plate; 726. Positioning space; 727. Positioning post; 74. Connecting lug; 742. Connecting hole; 80. Second sealing element; 82. Sealing strip; 285. Adhesive groove; 84. Sealing sheet. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] Furthermore, the following descriptions of various embodiments are based on the accompanying illustrations and are used to illustrate specific embodiments that can be implemented in this application. Directional terms used in this application, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and "side," are merely for reference to the accompanying illustrations. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," and "set on" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 8 In one embodiment of this utility model, the connector 100 includes a core 20, a positioning member 30, a housing 40, a guide sleeve 50, a first sealing member 60, and a supporting housing 70. The positioning member 30 includes a positioning part 32 and a first connecting part 34. The positioning part 32 is sleeved on the core 20, and the first connecting part 34 is connected to the positioning part 32. The housing 40 is sleeved on the positioning member 30, and the housing 40 includes a second connecting part 41. The first connecting part 34 is fixedly connected to the second connecting part 41. In this embodiment, the positioning part 32 and the core 20 are welded and fixedly connected, and the first connecting part 34 and the second connecting part 41 are welded and fixedly connected.

[0030] It is understood that the connector 100 can be, but is not limited to, Type-C, USB-C, Thunderbolt, etc. This application only uses the Type-C interface as an example for specific description. The core 20 includes a tongue 22, a metal terminal 24, and a positioning block 26. The tongue 22 is located at the front end of the core 20, that is, the tongue 22 is located at the end of the core 20 away from the positioning member 30. One end of the metal terminal 24 is connected to the tongue 22. The metal terminal 24 is used for signal transmission and data and electronic transmission. The tongue 22 serves to fix the metal terminal 24 and provide insulation. The tongue 22 can realize the forward and reverse insertion function. The positioning block 26 wraps around the metal terminal 24 to provide insulation protection and prevent short circuit. One end of the metal terminal 24, away from the tongue 22, extends out of the positioning block 26 to form a first welding end 242. The core 20 also includes multiple metal connecting strips 27, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the tongue 22. Each metal connecting strip 27 is connected to the tongue 22 and the positioning block 26. The metal connecting strips 27 are spaced apart from the metal terminal 24, and the metal connecting strips 27 protrude from the tongue 22 directly opposite the positioning part 32. The positioning part 32 is welded and fixed to the metal connecting strips 27. One end of the metal connecting strip 27, away from the tongue 22, extends out of the positioning block 26 to form a second welding end 272. Optionally, the core 20 has two metal connecting strips 27, which are located on opposite sides of the tongue 22. In other embodiments, the core 20 has three or more metal connecting strips 27, which are evenly spaced along the width direction of the tongue 22. In this embodiment, the tongue 22 is a rectangular plate.

[0031] In this application, the positioning element 30 of the connector 100 is sleeved on the core 20. The contact surface between the positioning element 30 and the core 20 is large, which allows the core 20 to be stably positioned on the positioning element 30. The housing 40 is sleeved on the positioning element 30, and the first connecting part 34 is fixedly connected to the second connecting part 41, so that the core 20 can be firmly positioned on the housing 40, which has high reliability and good overall strength of the entire connector 100.

[0032] like Figures 7-10 As shown, the positioning part 32 is a positioning cylinder sleeved on one end of the rubber core 20. The first connecting part 34 is located at one end of the outer peripheral surface of the positioning cylinder. The first connecting part 34 is a first protruding plate surrounding the edge of the positioning cylinder. The second connecting part 41 includes a second protruding plate 412 that fits into the first connecting part 34. The first protruding plate and the second protruding plate 412 are welded together. In this embodiment, the positioning part 32 is an oblong positioning cylinder, the first connecting part 34 is an oblong plate, and the end of the tongue 22 near the positioning block 26 is provided with a fixing part 28. The positioning cylinder is sleeved on the fixing part 28. The fixing part 28 is provided with a welding block 282. The positioning cylinder and the welding block 282 are welded together, and the positioning cylinder and the metal connecting strip 27 are welded together, so that the positioning member 30 is firmly positioned on the rubber core 20. Specifically, the positioning part 32 is provided with a first welding hole 321, which connects to the second inner cavity 323 of the positioning part 32. When the positioning member 30 is sleeved on the fixing part 28, it is welded to the connecting strip 27 and the welding block 282 through the first welding hole 321. In this embodiment, the positioning member 30 is formed by stamping and bending a metal plate. In other embodiments, the positioning member 30 can also be formed by welding an independent metal positioning cylinder and a metal first connecting part 34 together. The positioning block 26 and the fixing part 28 are spaced apart to form a glue-receiving groove 285, through which the metal terminal 24 and the metal connecting strip 27 pass.

[0033] Optionally, the first connecting portion 34 is perpendicular to the positioning portion 32, that is, the first protruding plate is perpendicular to the axis of the positioning cylinder; the first connecting portion 34 and the positioning portion 32 have an arc transition, that is, the first protruding plate and the positioning cylinder have an arc transition. The surface of the first connecting portion 34 facing away from the positioning portion 32 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 342, and the fixing portion 28 is provided with positioning protrusions (not shown in the figure) that engage with the plurality of positioning holes 342. In this embodiment, the surface of the first connecting portion 34 facing away from the positioning portion 32 is provided with 6 positioning holes 342, and the first connecting portion 34 is provided with 3 positioning holes 342 spaced apart from each other on opposite sides of the second inner cavity 323. In other embodiments, the surface of the first connecting portion 34 facing away from the positioning portion 32 is provided with at least one positioning hole 342; or, the surface of the first connecting portion 34 facing away from the positioning portion 32 is provided with at least one positioning post, and the at least one positioning post engages with the fixing portion 28.

[0034] Optionally, the housing 40 further includes a plug-in cylinder 43, with the positioning member 30 and the rubber core 20 housed in the first inner cavity 44 of the plug-in cylinder 43. A second connecting portion 41 is connected to one end of the plug-in cylinder 43 and is located in the first inner cavity 44 of the plug-in cylinder 43. In this embodiment, the plug-in cylinder 43 is an oblong cylinder, and the second connecting portion 41 is located in the first inner cavity 44 of the plug-in cylinder 43 and connected to one end edge of the plug-in cylinder 43. The second connecting portion 41 also includes a connecting cylinder 414, with the plug-in cylinder 43 sleeved on the connecting cylinder 414. The connecting cylinder 414 connects the plug-in cylinder 43 and the second protruding plate 412, forming a mounting groove 415 between the connecting cylinder 414 and the second protruding plate 412. The first connecting portion 34 is housed in the mounting groove 415. Specifically, the connecting cylinder 414 is formed by bending one edge of the insert cylinder 43 towards the first inner cavity 44, so that the insert cylinder 43 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting cylinder 414, and the connecting cylinder 414 and the insert cylinder 43 are connected by an arc transition; the second protruding plate 412 is formed by bending the inner side of the connecting cylinder 414 towards the inner cavity of the connecting cylinder 414; preferably, the second protruding plate 412 is perpendicular to the connecting cylinder 414, and the second protruding plate 412 is connected to the connecting cylinder 414 by an arc transition. The second protruding plate 412 is provided with a through groove 416, which communicates with the first inner cavity 44.

[0035] Optionally, the end of the plug-in tube 43 away from the second connecting part 41 is sleeved onto the guide tube 50, and the end of the guide tube 50 away from the second connecting part 41 extends out of the plug-in tube 43. Specifically, the inner circumferential surface of the plug-in tube 43 is provided with a positioning groove 45 at the end away from the second connecting part 41. The positioning groove 45 surrounds the circumference of the plug-in tube 43, and one end of the guide tube 50 is positioned in the positioning groove 45. The guide tube 50 and the plug-in tube 43 are fixed together by welding. Specifically, the outer circumferential surface of the plug-in tube 43 is provided with a plurality of second welding holes 46 at the end away from the second connecting part 41. The second welding holes 46 communicate with the positioning groove 45, and the plug-in tube 43 is welded to the guide tube 50 through the second welding holes 46. When the guide tube 50 is positioned in the positioning groove 45, the inner circumferential surface of the guide tube 50 is coplanar with the inner circumferential surface of the plug-in tube 43. The guide tube 50 is an oblong tube. A spring piece 52 is provided on the side of the guide tube 50 near the insertion tube 43. One end of the spring piece 52 is connected to the guide tube 50, and the other end extends into the third inner cavity 53 of the guide tube 50. Specifically, the guide tube 50 includes two first side plates 54 spaced apart and two arc-shaped first end plates 55. The two first end plates 55 are respectively connected to the opposite ends of the two first side plates 54. The two first side plates 54 and the two first end plates 55 form the third inner cavity 53. Each first side plate 54 has at least one spring piece 52 on the side near the second connecting portion 41. In this embodiment, one first side plate 54 has two spaced spring pieces 52 on the side near the second connecting portion 41. In other embodiments, each first side plate 54 has two or more spaced spring pieces 52 on the side near the second connecting portion 41. The guide tube 50 has a stop platform 56 on the side near the insertion tube 43. The stop platform 56 protrudes into the third inner cavity 53 and has a guide surface 562 facing away from the second connecting part 41. Specifically, each first side plate 54 has at least one stop platform 56 on the side near the second connecting part 41, and the height of the stop platform 56 protruding into the third inner cavity 53 is less than the height of the spring piece 52 extending into the third inner cavity 53. In this embodiment, each first side plate 54 has two stop platforms 56 spaced apart on the side near the second connecting part 41, and the two stop platforms 56 are located between the two spring pieces 52. In other embodiments, each first side plate 54 has two or more stop platforms 56 spaced apart on the side near the second connecting part 41. The inner circumferential surface of the guide tube 50 away from the stop platform 56 has an inlet surface 57.

[0036] Optionally, a first sealing element 60 is sleeved on the guide sleeve 50, sealing the gap between the guide sleeve 50 and the insertion sleeve 43. In this embodiment, the first sealing element 60 is a sealing ring. The housing 40 also includes a stop ring 47, which is connected to the end of the insertion sleeve 43 away from the second connecting portion 41. The stop ring 47 is located on the outside of the insertion sleeve 43, and the first sealing element 60 abuts against the stop ring 47. Specifically, the end of the insertion sleeve 43 away from the second connecting portion 41 is bent outward to form the stop ring 47.

[0037] Optionally, the support housing 70 includes a support frame 72 and two connecting lugs 74, which are respectively connected to opposite ends of the support frame 72. The support frame 72 includes a cover plate 721, a second side plate 723 connected to one side of the cover plate 721, and second end plates 725 connected to opposite ends of the second side plate 723. The cover plate 721, the second side plate 723, and the two second end plates 725 form a positioning space 726. The connecting lugs 74 are provided with connecting holes 742, and each second end plate 725 protrudes a positioning post 727 to the side opposite to the cover plate 721.

[0038] Optionally, the connector 100 further includes a second seal 80. The adhesive groove 285 of the core 20 communicates with the second inner cavity 323 of the positioning portion 32. The second seal 80 fills the adhesive groove 285 and the second inner cavity 323 of the positioning portion 32, and seals the gap between the first protrusion and the second protrusion 412. Specifically, the second seal 80 includes a strip-shaped sealing strip 82 and a waist-shaped sealing sheet 84. The sealing strip 82 fills the adhesive groove 285 of the core 20 and seals the gap between the fixing portion 28 and the positioning portion 32. The sealing sheet 84 sealably covers the first connecting portion 34 and seals the gap between the first connecting portion 34 and the second connecting portion 41.

[0039] like Figures 7-15As shown, when assembling connector 100, positioning member 30 is fitted onto fixing part 28 of core 20. Specifically, tongue 22 is inserted into second inner cavity 323 from the side of positioning member 30 with first connecting part 34 until positioning part 32 is fitted onto fixing part 28, so that positioning part 32 is welded and fixed to connecting strip 27. Housing 40 is fitted onto positioning member 30. Specifically, tongue 22 is inserted into first inner cavity 44 of plug tube 43 from through groove 416 until first connecting part 34 abuts against second protrusion 412. First connecting part 34 is accommodated in mounting groove 415, so that positioning member 30 and plug tube are aligned. 43. Welding and fixing: Insert the side of the guide tube 50 with the spring piece 52 into the positioning groove 45 of the plug tube 43, so that the plug tube 43 and the guide tube 50 are welded and fixed; The first sealing member 60 is sealed and fitted onto the guide tube 50, and the first sealing member 60 is sealed and fitted onto the stop ring 47, so that the first sealing member 60 seals the gap between the plug tube 43 and the guide tube 50; The second sealing member 80 is filled into the glue-containing groove 285 and the second inner cavity 323, so that the second sealing member 80 seals the gap between the positioning part 32 and the fixing part 28 and seals the gap between the positioning member 30 and the housing 40. The support housing 70 is fitted onto the positioning block 26 and the plug tube 43, and the side of the positioning block 26 facing away from the first welding end 242 is accommodated in the positioning space 726, so that the support frame 72 and the plug tube 43 are welded and fixed. It is understood that the first sealing member 60 and the second sealing member 80 can be made by methods such as, but not limited to, injection, application, or adhesion.

[0040] In this application, the positioning element 30 of the connector 100 is sleeved on the core 20 and spot-welded together, the insertion sleeve 43 is sleeved on the positioning element 30 and spot-welded together, and the guide sleeve 50 is inserted into the positioning groove 45 of the insertion sleeve 43 and spot-welded together, resulting in good connection strength of the connector 100. Furthermore, because the first sealing element 60 seals the gap between the guide sleeve 50 and the insertion sleeve 43, and the second sealing element 80 simultaneously seals the gap between the core 20 and the positioning element 30 and the gap between the insertion sleeve 43 and the positioning element 30, the connector 100... The sealing effect is better; in addition, the sealing strip 82 of the second sealing member 80 is located in the second inner cavity 323 of the positioning part 32, and the sealing plate 84 is accommodated in the mounting groove 415 and the sealing plate 84 seals the gap between the positioning member 30 and the housing 40, reducing the space occupied by the second sealing member 80 in the insertion and removal direction of the connector 100. This not only makes the positioning of the second sealing member 80 more stable and enhances the sealing effect, but also reduces the thickness of the second sealing member 80 in the insertion and removal direction of the connector 100, thereby reducing the insertion and removal direction of the entire connector 100.

[0041] like Figure 16As shown, this application also provides an electronic device 300, which includes a connector 100, a circuit board 310, a housing 320, a display screen 330, and a battery 350 as described in any of the above embodiments. The connector 100 is disposed on the circuit board 310. The circuit board 310 and the battery 350 are disposed within the cavity of the housing 320. The circuit board 310 is electrically connected to the display screen 330, the battery 350, and the connector 100. The battery 350 supplies power to the circuit board 310 and the display screen 330. A charging port 322 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the housing 320, and the connector 100 is accommodated in the charging port 322. In this embodiment, the charging port 322 is located on the end wall of the housing 320. In other embodiments, the charging port 322 may be located on, but is not limited to, a side wall or a rear wall.

[0042] like Figures 9-10 and Figure 16 As shown, the first soldering end 242 of the metal terminal 24 of the connector 100's core 20 and the second soldering end 272 of the metal connecting strip 27 are respectively soldered to the corresponding pads on the circuit board 310, and spot-welded in the connecting hole 742 of the connecting lug 74, so that the connector 100 is stably fixed to the circuit board 310, and the connector 100 is electrically connected to the circuit board 310. The electronic device 300 may be, but is not limited to, a smartphone, laptop, tablet, digital device, monitor, or audio device, etc.

[0043] In this application, the positioning element 30 and the core 20 on the electronic device 300 are spot-welded together, the plug tube 43 and the positioning element 30 are spot-welded together, the guide tube 50 and the plug tube 43 are spot-welded together, and the connector 100 is welded to the circuit board 310, resulting in good connection strength of the connector 100. Secondly, the first sealing element 60 seals the gap between the guide tube 50 and the plug tube 43, and the first sealing element 60 sealably abuts against the inner surface of the outer shell 320. The second sealing element 80 simultaneously seals the gap between the core 20 and the positioning element 30 and the gap between the plug tube 43 and the positioning element 30, resulting in better sealing effect of the connector 100 and reducing the thickness of the second sealing element 80 in the insertion and removal direction of the connector 100, thereby reducing the insertion and removal direction of the entire connector 100.

[0044] The above are the implementation methods of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, The connector includes: core; The positioning component includes a positioning part and a first connecting part, wherein the positioning part is sleeved on the adhesive core; and A housing, which is fitted onto the positioning member, includes a second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion is connected to the second connecting portion.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning part is a positioning cylinder sleeved on one end of the rubber core. The first connecting part is located at one end of the outer peripheral surface of the positioning cylinder. The first connecting part is a first convex plate that surrounds the edge of the positioning cylinder. The second connecting part includes a second convex plate that fits into the first connecting part. The first convex plate and the second convex plate are welded together.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first protruding plate is perpendicular to the axis of the positioning cylinder, and there is a circular arc transition between the first protruding plate and the positioning cylinder.

4. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing further includes a plug-in tube, the positioning member and the rubber core are housed in the first inner cavity of the plug-in tube, and the second connecting part is connected to one end of the plug-in tube, the second connecting part being located in the first inner cavity of the plug-in tube.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second connecting part further includes a connecting cylinder, the insert cylinder is sleeved on the connecting cylinder, the connecting cylinder is connected between the insert cylinder and the second protruding plate, and an installation groove is formed between the connecting cylinder and the second protruding plate, and the first connecting part is accommodated in the installation groove.

6. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector further includes a guide sleeve, one end of which is sleeved on the guide sleeve away from the second connecting part, and the other end of which extends out of the guide sleeve away from the second connecting part.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The plug tube is welded to the guide tube, and the connector further includes a first sealing element, which is sleeved on the guide tube and seals the gap between the guide tube and the plug tube.

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The housing also includes a stop ring connected to one end of the plug-in cylinder away from the second connection portion. The stop ring is located on the outside of the plug-in cylinder, and the first seal abuts against the stop ring.

9. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector further includes a second seal, and the core has a glue-containing groove that communicates with the second inner cavity of the positioning cylinder. The second seal is filled in the glue-containing groove and seals the gap between the first convex plate and the second convex plate.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a connector and a circuit board as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the connector is disposed on the circuit board.

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