Connector assembly

Abstract

This utility model provides a connector assembly, including: a circuit board, a first flat cable, a second flat cable, and an isolator. The first flat cable includes a row of first core wires electrically connected to the circuit board and a first insulating layer wrapping the row of first core wires. The second flat cable includes a row of second core wires electrically connected to the circuit board and a second insulating layer wrapping the row of second core wires. The isolator is disposed between the first flat cable and the second flat cable, thereby separating the first flat cable and the second flat cable in the thickness direction. A first recess is provided on the first insulating layer, and a second recess is provided on the second insulating layer. The isolator can be inserted into the first recess and the second recess, thereby being positioned relative to the first flat cable and the second flat cable. The circuit board has a circuit board mating portion, and the isolator has an isolator mating portion. The circuit board mating portion can mate with the isolator mating portion, thereby positioning the isolator relative to the circuit board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector assemblies. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, the welding of cables to circuit boards in connector assemblies is automated by machines. However, when cables need to be welded to both sides of the circuit board, positioning becomes difficult, so manual welding is the only option, resulting in low welding efficiency and difficulty in guaranteeing welding quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] In the connector assembly of this invention, a spacer is provided between the first flat cable and the second flat cable, thereby separating the first flat cable and the second flat cable in the thickness direction. Furthermore, the relative positioning of the first flat cable and the second flat cable with the spacer, and the relative positioning of the spacer with the circuit board, facilitates the positioning of the first flat cable and the second flat cable with the circuit board, enabling machine soldering. Therefore, the connector assembly of this invention improves soldering efficiency and facilitates automated soldering, thereby ensuring consistent soldering quality.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: a circuit board, a first flat cable, a second flat cable, and an isolator. The first flat cable includes a row of first core wires electrically connected to the circuit board and a first insulating layer covering the row of first core wires. The second flat cable includes a row of second core wires electrically connected to the circuit board and a second insulating layer covering the row of second core wires. The isolator is disposed between the first flat cable and the second flat cable, thereby separating the first flat cable and the second flat cable in the thickness direction. The first insulating layer has a first recess, and the second insulating layer has a second recess. The isolator can be inserted into the first recess and the second recess, thereby being positioned relative to the first flat cable and the second flat cable. The circuit board has a circuit board mating portion, and the isolator has an isolator mating portion. The circuit board mating portion and the isolator mating portion mate with each other, thereby positioning the isolator relative to the circuit board.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first insulating layer has a first recess on each side of its width, and the second insulating layer has a second recess on each side of its width, and the insulating member can be inserted into the first recess and the second recess along the thickness direction.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first insulating layer has a first recess on each side of its width, and the second insulating layer has a second recess on each side of its width, and the insulating member can be inserted into the first recess and the second recess along the thickness direction.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the isolation member includes an isolation member body and isolation member protrusions located on opposite sides thereon in the width direction. The isolation member protrusions extend from the isolation member body to both sides in the thickness direction, thereby being able to be inserted into the first recess and the second recess.

[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insulating member mating portion is recessed from the front edge of the insulating member body and the circuit board mating portion protrudes from the rear edge of the circuit board.

[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the main body of the isolator is provided with two isolator mating portions arranged along the width direction, and the circuit board is provided with two circuit board mating portions arranged along the width direction.

[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a row of pads is formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the circuit board, and the row of first core wires and the row of second core wires are respectively soldered to the two rows of pads on the circuit board from both sides.

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes a connector. The connector includes a housing and two rows of terminals disposed in the housing. The two rows of terminals extend from the rear end of the housing and are electrically connected to the circuit board, respectively.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector is a Type-C connector that conforms to the Type-C interface standard.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first flat cable further includes a first shielding layer disposed outside the first insulation layer and in electrical contact with the row of first core wires. The second flat cable further includes a second shielding layer disposed outside the second insulation layer and in electrical contact with the row of second core wires.

[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes an insulator. The insulator is injection molded onto the circuit board, the front end of the first row of core wires, the front end of the second row of core wires, and the two rows of terminals, such that the circuit board, the first row of core wires, the second row of core wires, and the two rows of terminals become a single unit.

[0016] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insulator is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole on opposite sides, thereby exposing the first shielding layer and the second shielding layer.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes a shielding cover. The shielding cover is mounted on the insulator. The front end of the shielding cover is in electrical contact with the rear end of the housing, and opposite sides of the rear end of the shielding cover are pressed against the first shielding layer and the second shielding layer.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shielding cover includes an upper shielding cover and a lower shielding cover assembled together. One of the upper shielding cover and the lower shielding cover has a spring piece on its side wall, and the other of the upper shielding cover and the lower shielding cover has a slot on its side wall. The spring piece is locked into the slot, thereby locking the upper shielding cover and the lower shielding cover together.

[0019] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes: a housing, fitted onto the shield and having a front port and a rear port opposite each other in its axial direction. The first flat cable and the second flat cable extend from the rear port, and the front end of the connector extends from the front port.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes: a rear end cap, injection molded on the rear end of the housing, the first flat cable, and the second flat cable, for retaining the first flat cable and the second flat cable to the housing.

[0021] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The features and advantages of this application can be better understood by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same parts, wherein: Figure 1 This is a top-down perspective view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This diagram shows a top-down exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, thereby illustrating the mating relationship of the housing, rear end cover, and other components. Figure 3 This diagram shows a partial exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from top to bottom, thereby illustrating the mating relationship between the shield and other components. Figure 4 This diagram shows a partial exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from top to bottom, thereby illustrating the mating relationship between the insulator and other components. Figure 5 This shows a partial exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from bottom to top. Figure 6 This diagram shows a partially exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from top to bottom, illustrating the mating relationship of a first flat cable, a second flat cable, an isolator, and other components. Figure 7 A perspective view of the isolator of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 8 This is a top-down perspective view of a circuit board of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 This is a bottom-up perspective view of a circuit board of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 A perspective view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0024] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0025] According to a general technical concept of this utility model, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: a circuit board, a first flat cable, a second flat cable, and an isolator. The first flat cable includes a row of first core wires electrically connected to the circuit board and a first insulating layer covering the row of first core wires. The second flat cable includes a row of second core wires electrically connected to the circuit board and a second insulating layer covering the row of second core wires. The isolator is disposed between the first flat cable and the second flat cable, thereby separating the first flat cable and the second flat cable in the thickness direction. The first insulating layer has a first recess, and the second insulating layer has a second recess. The isolator can be inserted into the first recess and the second recess, thereby being positioned relative to the first flat cable and the second flat cable. The circuit board has a circuit board mating portion, and the isolator has an isolator mating portion. The circuit board mating portion and the isolator mating portion mate with each other, thereby positioning the isolator relative to the circuit board.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a top-down perspective view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This diagram shows a top-down exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the mating relationship of the housing, rear cover, and other components. Figure 3 This diagram shows a partial exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from top to bottom, illustrating the mating relationship between the shield and other components. Figure 4 This diagram shows a partial exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from top to bottom, illustrating the mating relationship between the insulator and other components. Figure 5 This shows a partial exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from bottom to top. Figure 6 This diagram shows a partially exploded view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from top to bottom, illustrating the mating relationships of a first flat cable, a second flat cable, an isolator, and other components. Figure 7 A perspective view of the isolator of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 8 This is a top-down perspective view of a circuit board of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 This is a bottom-up perspective view of a circuit board of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 A perspective view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0027] like Figures 5-6 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector assembly is disclosed, comprising: a first flat cable 1, a second flat cable 2, a circuit board 3, and an isolator 4. The first flat cable 1 includes a row of first core wires 11 electrically connected to the circuit board 3 and a first insulating layer 12 wrapping the row of first core wires 11. The second flat cable 2 includes a row of second core wires 21 electrically connected to the circuit board 3 and a second insulating layer 22 wrapping the row of second core wires 21. The isolator 4 is disposed between the first flat cable 1 and the second flat cable 2, thereby separating the first flat cable 1 and the second flat cable 2 in the thickness direction. The first insulating layer 12 has a first recess 13, and the second insulating layer 22 has a second recess 23. The isolator 4 can be inserted into the first recess 13 and the second recess 23, thereby being positioned relative to the first flat cable 1 and the second flat cable 2. The circuit board 3 has a circuit board mating portion 31, and the isolator 4 has an isolator mating portion 43. The circuit board mating portion 31 and the isolator mating portion 43 are interlocked, thereby positioning the isolator 4 relative to the circuit board 3.

[0028] like Figure 6 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first insulating layer 12 is provided with a first recess 13 on each side of its width, and the second insulating layer 22 is provided with a second recess 23 on each side of its width. The separator 4 can be inserted into the first recess 13 and the second recess 23 along the thickness direction.

[0029] like Figure 7 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the isolation member 4 includes an isolation member body 41 and isolation member protrusions 42 located on opposite sides of it in the width direction. The isolation member protrusions 42 extend from the isolation member body 41 to both sides in the thickness direction, so as to be able to be inserted into the first recess 13 and the second recess 23.

[0030] like Figure 7 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the isolation member mating part 43 is recessed from the front edge of the isolation member body 41 and the circuit board mating part 31 protrudes from the rear edge of the circuit board 3.

[0031] In addition, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the isolation member mating part 43 is a convex part (i.e., it protrudes forward from the front edge of the isolation member body 41), and the circuit board mating part 31 is a concave part (i.e., it is recessed forward from the rear edge of the circuit board 3), which can also achieve the concave-convex matching between the isolation member mating part 43 and the circuit board mating part 31, thereby positioning the isolation member 4 and the circuit board 3 relative to each other.

[0032] like Figure 7As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the isolation member body 41 is provided with two isolation member mating parts 43 arranged along the width direction, and the circuit board 3 is provided with two circuit board mating parts 31 arranged along the width direction.

[0033] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a row of pads 32 is formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the circuit board 3, and a row of first core wires 11 and a row of second core wires 21 are soldered to the two rows of pads 32 of the circuit board 3 from both sides.

[0034] like Figure 10 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes a connector 5. The connector 5 includes a housing 51 and two rows of terminals 52 disposed within the housing 51. The two rows of terminals 52 extend from the rear end of the housing 51 and are electrically connected to the circuit board 3 respectively.

[0035] like Figure 10 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, connector 5 is a Type-C connector that conforms to the USB Type-C interface standard.

[0036] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the first flat cable 1 further includes a first shielding layer 14 disposed outside the first insulation layer 12 and electrically contacting a row of first core wires 11. The second flat cable 2 further includes a second shielding layer 24 disposed outside the second insulation layer 22 and electrically contacting a row of second core wires 21.

[0037] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the connector assembly further includes an insulator 6. The insulator 6 is injection molded onto the circuit board 3, the front end of a row of first core wires 11, the front end of a row of second core wires 21, and two rows of terminals 52, so that the circuit board 3, the row of first core wires 11, the row of second core wires 21, and the two rows of terminals 52 become a single unit.

[0038] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insulator 6 has a first through hole 61 and a second through hole 62 on opposite sides, thereby exposing the first shielding layer 14 and the second shielding layer 24.

[0039] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes a shield 8. The shield 8 is mounted on the insulator 6. The front end of the shield 8 is in electrical contact with the rear end of the housing 51, and the opposite sides of the rear end of the shield 8 are pressed against the first shielding layer 14 and the second shielding layer 24.

[0040] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shielding cover 8 includes an upper shielding cover 81 and a lower shielding cover 82 assembled together. One of the upper shielding cover 81 and the lower shielding cover 82 has a spring piece 811 on its side wall, and the other of the upper shielding cover 81 and the lower shielding cover 82 has a slot 821 on its side wall. The spring piece 811 is locked into the slot 821, thus locking the upper shielding cover 81 and the lower shielding cover 82 together.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes a housing 71. The housing 71 is fitted onto the shield 8 and has a front port and a rear port opposite each other in its axial direction. A first flat cable 1 and a second flat cable 2 extend from the rear port, and the front end of the connector 5 extends from the front port.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes a rear end cover 72. The rear end cover 72 is injection molded onto the rear end of the housing 71, the first flat cable 1, and the second flat cable 2, for retaining the first flat cable 1 and the second flat cable 2 onto the housing 71.

[0043] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0044] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0045] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0046] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A connector assembly characterized by, include: Circuit board (3); The first flat cable (1) includes a row of first core wires (11) electrically connected to the circuit board (3) and a first insulating layer (12) wrapping the row of first core wires (11). The second flat cable (2) includes a row of second core wires (21) electrically connected to the circuit board (3) and a second insulating layer (22) wrapping the row of second core wires (21); and A separator (4) is disposed between the first flat cable (1) and the second flat cable (2) to separate the first flat cable (1) and the second flat cable (2) in the thickness direction. The first insulating layer (12) is provided with a first recess (13), and the second insulating layer (22) is provided with a second recess (23). The separator (4) can be inserted into the first recess (13) and the second recess (23) to be positioned relative to the first flat cable (1) and the second flat cable (2). The circuit board (3) is provided with a circuit board mating part (31), and the isolation member (4) is provided with an isolation member mating part (43). The circuit board mating part (31) and the isolation member mating part (43) are matched in a concave-convex manner, so that the isolation member (4) and the circuit board (3) are positioned relative to each other.

2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first insulating layer (12) has a first recess (13) on each side of its width, and the second insulating layer (22) has a second recess (23) on each side of its width. The separator (4) can be inserted into the first recess (13) and the second recess (23) along the thickness direction.

3. The connector assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The isolation member (4) includes an isolation member body (41) and isolation member protrusions (42) located on opposite sides of it in the width direction. The isolation member protrusions (42) extend from the isolation member body (41) to both sides in the thickness direction, so as to be able to be inserted into the first recess (13) and the second recess (23).

4. The connector assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The isolation component mating part (43) is recessed from the front edge of the isolation component body (41) and the circuit board mating part (31) protrudes from the rear edge of the circuit board (3).

5. The connector assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main body (41) of the isolator is provided with two isolator mating parts (43) arranged in the width direction, and the circuit board (3) is provided with two circuit board mating parts (31) arranged in the width direction.

6. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A row of pads (32) is formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the circuit board (3). The row of first core wires (11) and the row of second core wires (21) are soldered to the two rows of pads (32) of the circuit board (3) from both sides.

7. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein, Also includes: The connector (5) includes a housing (51) and two rows of terminals (52) disposed in the housing (51); The two rows of terminals (52) extend from the rear end of the housing (51) and are electrically connected to the circuit board (3) respectively.

8. The connector assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connector (5) is a Type-C connector that conforms to the Type-C interface standard.

9. The connector assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first flat cable (1) further includes a first shielding layer (14), which is disposed outside the first insulation layer (12) and is in electrical contact with the row of first core wires (11); The second flat cable (2) also includes a second shielding layer (24) disposed outside the second insulation layer (22) and in electrical contact with the row of second core wires (21).

10. The connector assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: An insulator (6) is injection molded onto the circuit board (3), the front end of the first row of core wires (11), the front end of the second row of core wires (21), and the two rows of terminals (52), so that the circuit board (3), the first row of core wires (11), the second row of core wires (21), and the two rows of terminals (52) become a single unit.

11. The connector assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that: The insulator (6) has a first through hole (61) and a second through hole (62) on opposite sides, thereby exposing the first shielding layer (14) and the second shielding layer (24).

12. The connector assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, Also includes: A shield (8) is mounted on the insulator (6); The front end of the shield (8) is in electrical contact with the rear end of the housing (51), and the opposite sides of the rear end of the shield (8) are pressed against the first shielding layer (14) and the second shielding layer (24).

13. The connector assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that: The shield (8) includes an upper shield (81) and a lower shield (82) assembled together. One of the upper shield (81) and the lower shield (82) has a spring clip (811) on its side wall, and the other of the upper shield (81) and the lower shield (82) has a slot (821) on its side wall. The spring clip (811) is locked into the slot (821), thus locking the upper shield (81) and the lower shield (82) together.

14. The connector assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: The outer casing (71) is fitted onto the shield (8) and has a front port and a rear port opposite each other in its axial direction; The first flat cable (1) and the second flat cable (2) are led out from the rear port, and the front end of the connector (5) extends from the front port.

15. The connector assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that, Also includes: A rear end cap (72) is injection molded onto the rear end of the housing (71), the first flat cable (1), and the second flat cable (2) for holding the first flat cable (1) and the second flat cable (2) onto the housing (71).

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