Socket connectors and electronic devices with dual audio and video transmission characteristics

Abstract

This application relates to the field of connector technology, and particularly discloses a socket connector and electronic device with dual audio / video transmission characteristics, including a housing assembly, connecting terminals, a first detection terminal, and a second detection terminal. The housing assembly includes a first housing having a first contact portion and a second contact portion. The connecting terminal includes a base and a contact terminal, the contact terminal being inserted into the base, the base being housed in the first housing, and the contact terminal being used for electrical connection to an HDMI or DP connector. The first detection terminal is detachably electrically connected to the first contact portion. The second detection terminal is detachably electrically connected to the second contact portion. When the connecting terminal is electrically connected to a DP connector, the first contact portion is disconnected from the first detection terminal, and the second contact portion is disconnected from the second detection terminal. When the connecting terminal is electrically connected to an HDMI connector, the first contact portion is disconnected from the first detection terminal, and the second contact portion is in contact with the second detection terminal, thus adapting to dual audio / video transmission characteristics.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a socket connector and electronic device with dual audio and video transmission characteristics. Background Technology

[0002] As display technology rapidly advances towards higher resolution, higher refresh rates, and higher dynamic range (HDR), traditional socket connectors face significant bottlenecks. Early VGA interfaces, limited by analog signal transmission, can no longer meet the demands of digital displays; while DVI interfaces support digital signals, their bandwidth is limited and their size is bulky. Currently, the mainstream HDMI and DisplayPort interfaces can handle much higher data volumes.

[0003] In the process of developing this application, the inventors discovered that the coexistence of different interface standards requires users to frequently use adapters, increasing system complexity and cost. In terms of manufacturing, different interface standards require devices to provide more space to accommodate different interfaces, and current multi-functional socket connectors have the problem of not being able to accurately identify the current electrical connection status. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a socket connector and electronic device with dual audio and video transmission characteristics, which can improve the current situation where the coexistence of different interface standards leads to users having to use adapters frequently, increasing system complexity and cost. The current multi-functional socket connector cannot accurately identify the current electrical connection status.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts the following technical solution: providing a socket connector with dual audio / video transmission characteristics. The socket connector is used to connect an HDMI connector or a DP connector. The socket connector includes a housing assembly, a connection terminal, a first detection terminal, and a second detection terminal. The housing assembly includes a first housing, which has a first contact portion and a second contact portion, which are electrically connected. The connection terminal includes a base and a contact terminal, which is inserted into the base, and the base is housed within the first housing. The contact terminal is used to electrically connect an HDMI connector or a DP connector. The first detection terminal is installed between the first housing and the base, and is detachably electrically connected to the first contact portion. The second detection terminal is installed between the first housing and the base, and is spaced apart from the first detection terminal. The second detection terminal is detachably electrically connected to the second contact portion. When the contact terminal is electrically connected to the DP connector, the first contact portion is disconnected from the first detection terminal, and the second contact portion is disconnected from the second detection terminal. When the connection terminal is electrically connected to the HDMI connector, the first contact portion is disconnected from the first detection terminal, and the second contact portion is in contact with the second detection terminal.

[0006] With the above structure, the same socket connector can be compatible with the HDMI connector or the DP connector by detecting whether the first terminal and the first contact are connected, and whether the second terminal and the second contact are connected. This allows users to make electrical connections between the socket connector and other devices without using an adapter, and also eliminates the need to leave more space for multiple interfaces, thus reducing the overall size of the device.

[0007] In one or more embodiments, the first housing further includes a first elastic arm and a first abutment portion. The first elastic arm is connected to the body of the first housing, and the first abutment portion and the first contact portion are connected to the first elastic arm. When the HDMI connector or DP connector is inserted into the socket connector, the first abutment portion abuts against the HDMI connector or DP connector, at least a portion of the first elastic arm deforms, and the first contact portion disconnects from the first detection terminal.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, the first housing further includes a second elastic arm and a second abutment. The second elastic arm is connected to the body of the first housing, and the second abutment and the second contact portion are connected to the second elastic arm. The socket connector further includes a sliding assembly. When the DP connector is inserted into the socket connector, the DP connector pushes the sliding assembly to slide, the sliding assembly contacts the second abutment, at least a portion of the second elastic arm deforms, and the second contact portion disconnects from the second detection terminal.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the distance between the first abutment and the second abutment is greater than the length of the shorter side of the HDMI connector.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, the socket connector further includes a sliding assembly comprising a slider and an elastic element. The first housing is provided with a first guide rail, at least a portion of the slider is slidable along the first guide rail, one end of the elastic element is connected to the slider, and the other end is connected to the body of the first housing or the base. The slider is provided with a protrusion for contacting the second abutment portion.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the first housing further comprises a third abutment, a third elastic arm, and a first limiting portion. The third elastic arm is connected to the body of the first housing, and the first limiting portion and the third abutment are connected to the third elastic arm. The third abutment is used to deform the third elastic arm when the DP connector is inserted, and the first limiting portion is used to push the slider to limit the sliding of the slider when a connector other than the DP connector is inserted. And / or, the housing assembly further comprises a second housing, the second housing being fastened to the first housing. The second housing comprises a fourth abutment, a fourth elastic arm, and a second limiting portion. The fourth elastic arm is connected to the body of the second housing, and the fourth abutment and the second limiting portion are connected to the fourth elastic arm. At least a portion of the second limiting portion can extend into the first housing. The fourth abutment is used to deform the fourth elastic arm when the DP connector is inserted, and the second limiting portion is used to push the slider to limit the sliding of the slider when a connector other than the DP connector is inserted.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, the first housing further comprises a plurality of fifth abutment portions, a plurality of fifth elastic arms, and a plurality of third limiting portions. One of the fifth abutment portions is connected to the body of the first housing, and one of the fifth abutment portions and one of the third limiting portions are connected to the same fifth elastic arm. The third limiting portion is used to directly abut against the HDMI connector when the HDMI connector is inserted in the wrong direction to prevent insertion. The fifth abutment portion is used to cause the fifth elastic arm to deform when the DP connector or HDMI connector is inserted correctly, and the third limiting portion avoids the DP connector or HDMI connector.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, the first housing encloses a first connector for inserting the DP connector, the inner contour of the first connector being similar to the outer contour of the DP connector. The socket connector further includes a sliding assembly movably inserted into the first connector. The sliding assembly and the first housing together enclose a second connector, the second connector being embedded within the first connector, and the second connector for inserting the HDMI connector, the inner contour of the second connector being similar to the outer contour of the HDMI connector.

[0014] In one or more embodiments, the contact terminal extends from the base toward the first connector and / or the second connector. The base is housed within the first housing and is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and a first snap-fit ​​groove. The first housing is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion and a second snap-fit ​​groove, wherein the first snap-fit ​​portion is inserted into the first snap-fit ​​groove, and the second snap-fit ​​portion is snapped into the first snap-fit ​​groove.

[0015] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this application is to provide an electronic device. The electronic device includes the aforementioned socket connector.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the embodiments of this application will be described, shown, or illustrated in part by way of implementation of the embodiments of this application in the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a socket connector provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the electrical connection relationship of a socket connector provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a plan view of a socket connector provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a socket connector provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is another perspective view of the socket connector provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the interface of a socket connector provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is yet another perspective view of the socket connector provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the socket connector and the DP connector provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the correct connection relationship between a socket connector and an HDMI connector according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an incorrect connection between a socket connector and an HDMI connector provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0019] The attached figures are labeled as follows: Detailed Implementation

[0020] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] Socket connectors can be input or output interfaces, used to connect video transmission connectors such as DP and HDMI connectors. Socket connectors can be installed on monitors, graphics cards, mobile devices, etc. These devices often require multiple standard interfaces. However, simultaneously installing multiple interfaces occupies considerable space for layout, increasing the device's size. Furthermore, some devices still require adapters to process image signals.

[0023] To address the above technical issues, this application provides a socket connector 1 for connecting an HDMI connector 2 or a DP connector 3. Please refer to the following for details. Figures 1 to 3 The socket connector 1 includes a housing assembly 1000, a connection terminal 2000, a first detection terminal 3000, and a second detection terminal 5000.

[0024] In some embodiments, please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The housing assembly 1000 includes a first housing 1100, the first housing 1100 being provided with a first contact portion 1101 and a second contact portion 1102, the first contact portion 1101 and the second contact portion 1102 being electrically connected.

[0025] In some embodiments, please refer to the following for details. Figure 4 The connection terminal 2000 includes a base 2100 and a contact terminal 2200. The contact terminal 2200 is inserted into the base 2100, and the base 2100 is housed in the first housing 1100. The contact terminal 2200 is used to electrically connect to the HDMI connector 2 or the DP connector 3.

[0026] In some embodiments, please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first detection terminal 3000 is installed between the first housing 1100 and the base 2100, and the first detection terminal 3000 is disconnected from the first contact portion 1101.

[0027] In some embodiments, please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second detection terminal 5000 is installed between the first housing 1100 and the base 2100, and is separated from the first detection terminal 3000. The second detection terminal 5000 and the second contact portion 5000 can be disconnected from the ground connection.

[0028] It should be noted that when contact terminal 2200 is electrically connected to DP connector 3, the first contact portion 1101 is disconnected from the first detection terminal 3000, and the second contact portion 1102 is disconnected from the second detection terminal 5000. When contact terminal 2200 is electrically connected to HDMI connector 2, the first contact portion 1102 is disconnected from the first detection terminal 3000, and the second contact portion 1102 is in contact with the second detection terminal 5000.

[0029] With the above structure, the first detection terminal 3000 and the first contact 1101 can be connected, and the second detection terminal 3000 and the second contact 1102 can be connected to detect whether they are connected, so as to be compatible with HDMI connector 2 or DP connector 3. This allows users to make electrical connections between the socket connector 1 and other devices without using an adapter, and also eliminates the need to leave more space for interface settings, thus reducing the overall size of the device.

[0030] Specifically, when the DP connector 3 is inserted into the socket connector 1, the first contact 1101 is disconnected from the first detection terminal 3200, and the second contact 1102 is disconnected from the second detection terminal 3300, so that the electrical connection between the first contact 1101 and the first detection terminal 3200 is disconnected, and the electrical connection between the second contact 1102 and the second detection terminal 3300 is disconnected, so as to switch the standard of the socket connector 1 to the transmission standard of the DP connector 3.

[0031] When the HDMI connector 2 is inserted into the socket connector 1, the first contact 1101 is electrically connected to the first detection terminal 3200, and the second contact 1102 is disconnected from the second detection terminal 3300, so that the electrical connection between the first contact 1101 and the first detection terminal 3200 is made on, and the electrical connection between the second contact 1102 and the second detection terminal 3300 is disconnected, so as to switch the standard of the socket connector 1 to the transmission standard of the HDMI connector 2.

[0032] Understandably, the above structure allows for switching transmission standards simply by directly inserting the DP connector 3 or HDMI connector 2 into the socket connector 1 without the need for an adapter; on the other hand, integrating the two interfaces into the same socket connector 1 reduces the size of the device.

[0033] Based on the above technical solutions, this application also provides the following technical solutions to further improve the existing problems. To facilitate understanding of the technical solutions of this application, the socket connector 1 will be further described below in conjunction with directions. Specifically, the first direction F1 is the direction in which the DP connector 3 or HDMI connector 2 is inserted into or removed from the socket connector 1; the second direction F2 and the third direction F3 are both perpendicular to the first direction F1; the second direction F2 is the direction in which the longest side of the DP connector 3 or HDMI connector 2 extends; and the third direction F3 is the direction in which the shortest side of the DP connector 3 or HDMI connector 2 extends. Furthermore, the second direction F2 is perpendicular to the third direction F3. This can be understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] In some embodiments, please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The first outer casing 1100 is also provided with a first elastic arm 1103 and a first abutting part 1104.

[0035] In some embodiments, please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The first elastic arm 1103 is connected to the body of the first housing 1100, and the first abutting part 1104 and the first contact part 1101 are connected to the first elastic arm 1103.

[0036] In some embodiments, when the HDMI connector 2 or DP connector 3 is inserted into the socket connector 1, the first abutment portion 1104 abuts against the HDMI connector 2 or DP connector 3, at least a portion of the first elastic arm 1103 deforms, and the first contact portion 1101 disconnects from the first detection terminal 3200.

[0037] It is understood that the first abutting part 1104 is provided to protrude into the socket connector 1 for inserting the connector, so that when the HDMI connector 2 or DP connector 3 is inserted, the first abutting part 1104 can drive the first elastic arm 1103 to deform under the abutting push of the HDMI connector 2 or DP connector 3, thereby causing the first contact part 1101 to disengage from the first detection terminal 3200.

[0038] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3The first elastic arm 1103 is disposed along the first direction F1. A first contact portion 1101 is disposed at the end of the first elastic arm 1103 extending away from the body of the first housing 1100. A first abutment portion 1104 is disposed in the middle section of the first elastic arm 1103. The middle section of the first elastic arm 1103 refers to the area between the first contact portion 1101 (one end) and the connection point between the first contact portion 1101 and the body of the first housing 1100 (the other end). When the first elastic arm 1103 deforms, it bends away from the HDMI connector 2 or DP connector 3 along the third direction F3. In other embodiments, the first contact portion 1101 can be displaced by a spring or other elastic element 4200, thus disconnecting the electrical connection with the first detection terminal 3200.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The first outer casing 1100 is also provided with a second elastic arm 1105 and a second abutment portion 1106.

[0040] In some embodiments, please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The second elastic arm 1105 is connected to the body of the first housing 1100, and the second abutment portion 1106 and the second contact portion 1102 are connected to the second elastic arm 1105.

[0041] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The socket connector 1 also includes a sliding assembly 4000. When the DP connector 3 is inserted into the socket connector 1, the DP connector 3 pushes the sliding assembly 4000 to slide, the sliding assembly 4000 contacts the second abutment portion 1106, at least part of the second elastic arm 1105 deforms, and the second contact portion 1102 disconnects from the second detection terminal 3300.

[0042] It is understandable that the cross-sectional area of ​​the DP connector 3 perpendicular to the first direction F1 is larger than that of the HDMI connector 2 perpendicular to the first direction F1. Therefore, when the DP connector 3 is inserted into the socket connector 1, the sliding component 4000 disposed in the first housing 1100 will slide under the push of the DP connector 3. After the sliding component 4000 slides toward the inside of the first housing 1100, it will abut against the second abutment part 1106, causing the second elastic arm 1105 to deform and thereby drive the second contact part 1102 to disengage from the second detection terminal 3300.

[0043] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4The slider 4100 assembly and the first elastic arm 1103 are disposed on both sides of the socket connector 1 along the second direction F2. The second elastic arm 1105 is disposed along the first direction F1. The second abutment portion 1106 is disposed at the end of the second elastic arm 1105 away from the body of the first housing 1100. The second contact portion 1102 extends from the second elastic arm 1105 and extends along the second direction F2. The second contact portion 1102 is located in the middle section of the second elastic arm 1105. Similarly, the second abutment portion 1106 is one end of the second elastic arm 1105, and the connection between the second elastic arm 1105 and the first housing 1100 is the other end of the second elastic arm 1105. The second contact portion 1102 extends between the two ends along the second direction F2. When the second elastic arm 1105 deforms, it bends and deforms along the third direction F3 away from the slider 4100 assembly. In other embodiments, the electrical connection between the second contact portion 1102 and the second detection terminal 3300 can be broken by the elastic element 4200 such as a spring pushing the second contact portion 1102 to generate displacement.

[0044] In some embodiments, the distance between the first abutment portion 1104 and the second abutment portion 1106 is greater than the length of the shorter side of the HDMI connector 2. It is understood that the HDMI connector 2 is trapezoidal in shape, thus having a geometrically defined upper and lower base, with the shorter side referring to its upper base. With this structure, when the HDMI connector 2 is incorrectly inserted into the socket connector 1, it cannot simultaneously abut the first abutment portion 1104 and the second abutment portion 1106, therefore it cannot simultaneously disconnect the electrical connection between the first contact portion 1101 and the first detection terminal 3200, and the electrical connection between the second contact portion 1102 and the second detection terminal 3300. Furthermore, the electronic device cannot detect the current plug type at this time; for example, the display signal remains in an uninserted state, thus avoiding identification errors.

[0045] It is easy to understand that in this embodiment of the application, the bottom of the HDMI connector 2 is inserted into the side where the first abutment 1104 and the second abutment 1106 are located, while the top is inserted into the opposite side. This is the correct insertion of the HDMI connector 2 and the socket connector 1, and the other is the incorrect insertion.

[0046] For the aforementioned sliding component 4000, please refer to Figure 4 The sliding component 4000 includes a slider 4100 and an elastic element 4200.

[0047] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5The first housing 1100 is provided with a first guide rail 1107, and at least a portion of the slider 4100 can slide along the first guide rail 1107. One end of the elastic member 4200 is connected to the slider 4100, and the other end is connected to the body or base 2100 of the first housing 1100. Optionally, the first housing 1100 is also provided with a second guide rail 1108, and another portion of the slider 4100 extends into the second guide rail 1108 and slides relative to the second guide rail 1108. The first guide rail 1107 and the second guide rail 1108 are located on the same side of the first housing 1100 in the second direction F2, which can increase the limitation of the slider 4100 on the one hand, and reduce interference with other parts of the socket connector 1 or the DP connector 3 or the HDMI connector 2 on the other hand. Specifically, the first guide rail 1107 and the second guide rail 1108 are arranged along the first direction F1. The first guide rail 1107 is also provided with a sliding groove. When part of the slider 4100 slides into the sliding groove, it will abut against the groove limit to prevent the slider 4100 from disengaging from the first guide rail 1107.

[0048] In some embodiments, please review Figure 4 The slider 4100 is provided with a protrusion 4101, which is used to contact the second abutment 1106. The slider 4100 can be pushed closer to the second abutment 1106 by the DP connector 3, so that the protrusion 4101 can push against the second abutment 1106, thereby driving the second elastic arm 1105 to disengage the second contact 1102 from the second detection terminal 3300. Specifically, the protrusion 4101 protrudes from the slider 4100 along a third direction F3.

[0049] In some embodiments, please review Figure 4 The first outer shell 1100 is also provided with a third abutment part 1109, a third elastic arm 1110 and a first limiting part 1111.

[0050] Further, please refer to Figure 4 The third elastic arm 1110 is connected to the body of the first housing 1100. The first limiting part 1111 and the third abutting part 1109 are connected to the third elastic arm 1110. The third abutting part 1109 is used to drive the third elastic arm 1110 to deform when the DP connector 3 is inserted. The first limiting part 1111 is used to push the slider 4100 to limit the sliding of the slider 4100 when a connector other than the DP connector 3 is inserted. It can be understood that the deformation principle of the third elastic arm 1110 is similar to that of the first elastic arm 1103 and the second elastic arm 1105, and will not be described in detail here.

[0051] In some embodiments, please review Figure 4 The housing assembly 1000 also includes a second housing 1200.

[0052] Please review further. Figure 4The second outer shell 1200 is fastened to the first outer shell 1100. The second outer shell 1200 is provided with a fourth abutment part 1201, a fourth elastic arm 1202 and a second limiting part 1203.

[0053] Furthermore, please review Figure 4 The fourth elastic arm 1202 is connected to the body of the second housing 1200. The fourth abutment 1201 and the second limiting part 1203 are connected to the fourth elastic arm 1202. At least a portion of the second limiting part 1203 can extend into the first housing 1100. The fourth abutment 1201 is used to drive the fourth elastic arm 1202 to deform when the DP connector 3 is inserted. The second limiting part 1203 is used to push the slider 4100 to limit the sliding of the slider 4100 when a connector other than the DP connector 3 is inserted.

[0054] Specifically, the fourth abutment portion 1201 is disposed at the end of the fourth elastic arm 1202 away from the body of the second housing 1200. If the fourth elastic arm 1202 is configured with a multi-segment bent structure, the farthest segment along its extension direction is the fourth abutment portion 1201. The fourth abutment portion 1201 is disposed near the opening of the socket connector 1, thereby facilitating abutment against the DP connector 3. The protrusion 4101 of the slider 4100 abuts against the second limiting portion 1203 to prevent the slider 4100 from sliding when the fourth abutment portion 1201 does not contact the DP connector 3. Optionally, the first housing 1100 may also be provided with a clearance notch for avoiding the second limiting portion 1203, so that the second limiting portion 1203 can be embedded in the housing assembly 1000, thereby reducing the overall volume and reducing interference of the housing with other components.

[0055] Optional, please review Figure 4 The slider 4100 is also provided with a clearance part 4102, which is located in the middle of the protrusion 4101. The clearance part 4102 is used to avoid the fourth abutment part 1201, thereby preventing the slider 4100 from directly contacting the fourth abutment part 1201 while the DP connector 3 does not contact the fourth abutment part 1201, thus preventing the slider 4100 from sliding.

[0056] In some embodiments, please review Figure 4 The second housing 1200 is also provided with a grounding terminal 1204, which extends along the third direction F3 and is used for grounding.

[0057] In some embodiments, please review Figure 4 The housing assembly 1000 also includes a third housing 1300, which is attached to the first housing 1100 on both sides of the second housing 1200 in a third direction F3.

[0058] In some embodiments, please review Figure 3The first outer shell 1100 is also provided with a plurality of fifth abutment portions 1112, a plurality of fifth elastic arms 1113 and a plurality of third limiting portions 1114. A fifth abutment portion 1112 is connected to the body of the first outer shell 1100, and a fifth abutment portion 1112 and a third limiting portion 1114 are connected to the same fifth elastic arm 1113.

[0059] In some embodiments, the third limiting part 1114 is used to directly abut against the HDMI connector 2 to prevent insertion when the HDMI connector 2 is inserted in the wrong direction.

[0060] In some embodiments, the fifth abutment 1112 is used to cause the fifth elastic arm 1113 to deform when the DP connector 3 or HDMI connector 2 is correctly inserted, and the third limiting part 1114 avoids the DP connector 3 or HDMI connector 2.

[0061] Understandably, please review. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The correct and incorrect insertion direction of the HDMI connector 2 can be found in the explanation of correct and incorrect insertion above, and will not be repeated here. A third limiting part 1114 is provided to prevent fooling. Optionally, along the second direction F2, a fifth abutment part 1112 is disposed opposite to the slider 4100 on both sides of the first housing 1100; along the third direction F3, two fifth abutment parts 1112 are disposed on the same side or opposite sides of the first housing 1100.

[0062] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The first outer shell 1100 encloses a first insertion interface 1400, which is used to insert a DP connector 3. The inner contour of the first insertion interface 1400 is similar to the outer contour of the DP connector 3. That is, when viewed along the first direction F1, the inner contour of the first insertion interface 1400 is similar to the outer contour of the DP connector 3, and the opening area of ​​the first insertion interface 1400 is slightly larger than the area of ​​the DP connector 3, so as to facilitate the insertion of the DP connector 3 into the first insertion interface 1400.

[0063] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6The sliding component 4000 is movably inserted into the first connector 1400. The sliding component 4000 and the first housing 1100 together enclose a second connector 1500, which is embedded within the first connector 1400. The second connector 1500 is used to connect the HDMI connector 2, and its inner contour is similar to the outer contour of the HDMI connector 2. That is, when viewed along the first direction F1, the inner contour of the second connector 1500 is similar to the outer contour of the HDMI connector 2, and the opening area of ​​the second connector 1500 is slightly larger than the area of ​​the HDMI connector 2 to facilitate the insertion of the HDMI connector 2 into the second connector 1500.

[0064] The above structure facilitates the correct insertion of the DP connector 3 and the HDMI connector 2.

[0065] In some embodiments, please review Figure 4 The connection terminal 2000 includes a base 2100 and a contact terminal 2200. The contact terminal 2200 is inserted into the base 2100 and extends from the base 2100 toward the first insertion interface 1400 and / or the second insertion interface 1500.

[0066] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 The base 2100 is housed within the first outer shell 1100, and the base 2100 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 2101 and a first snap-fit ​​groove 2102.

[0067] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 The first outer casing 1100 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part 1115 and a second snap-fit ​​groove 1116. The first snap-fit ​​part 2101 is inserted into the first snap-fit ​​groove 2102, and the second snap-fit ​​part 1115 is snapped into the first snap-fit ​​groove 2102.

[0068] With the above structure, the first snap-fit ​​part 2101 and the second snap-fit ​​part 1115 together clamp the base 2100, thereby preventing the base 2100 from coming out of the first outer shell 1100.

[0069] Specifically, please review Figure 4 The base 2100 is also provided with a sliding guide groove 2103 recessed along the first direction F1. At least a portion of the slider 4100 is inserted into the sliding guide groove 2103. One end of the elastic member 4200 abuts against the bottom of the sliding guide groove 2103, and the other end abuts against the slider 4100. Thus, the sliding guide groove 2103, the first guide rail 1107, and the second guide rail 1108 together limit and guide the sliding of the slider 4100.

[0070] In summary and in combination Figure 8The following is a specific description of the DP connector 3 being inserted into the socket connector 1: When the DP connector 3 is inserted into the socket connector 1, the DP connector 3 is inserted into the first insertion interface 1400, and the DP connector 3 simultaneously abuts against the slider 4100, the first abutment part 1104, the third abutment part 1109, the fourth abutment part 1201, and the fifth abutment part 1112; thereby causing the slider 4100 to slide towards the inside of the first insertion interface 1400 along the first direction F1, and the protrusion 4101 abuts against the second abutment part 1106, so as to drive the second elastic arm 1105 to deform, thereby driving the second contact part 1102 to disengage from the second detection terminal 3300; the first abutment part 1104 drives the first elastic arm 1103 to deform. This causes the first contact portion 1101 to disengage from the first detection terminal 3200, at which point the socket connector 1 switches to the DP standard port; the third abutment portion 1109 causes the third elastic arm 1110 to deform, thereby causing the first limiting portion 1111 to allow the slider 4100 to slide, so that the DP connector 3 can further enter the first insertion interface 1400; the fourth abutment portion 1201 causes the fourth elastic arm 1202 to deform, thereby causing the second limiting portion 1203 to allow the slider 4100 to slide, so that the DP connector 3 can further enter the first insertion interface 1400; the fifth abutment portion 1112 causes the fifth elastic arm 1113 to deform, thereby causing the third limiting portion 1114 to allow the DP connector 3 to be inserted.

[0071] Specific instructions for HDMI connector 2 being plugged into socket connector 1: 1) Combining Figure 9 When the HDMI connector 2 is correctly plugged into the socket connector 1, the HDMI connector 2 is inserted into the second plug interface 1500. The upper bottom of the HDMI connector 2 avoids the slider 4100, and the lower bottom of the HDMI connector 2 abuts against the first abutting part 1104 and the fifth abutting part 1112. This causes the first abutting part 1104 to drive the first elastic arm 1103 to deform, thereby causing the first contact part 1101 to disengage from the first detection terminal 3200. The HDMI connector 2 is electrically connected to the contact terminal 2200, and the second contact part 1102 contacts the second detection terminal 5000. At this time, the socket connector 1 switches to the HDMI standard port. The fifth abutting part 1112 drives the fifth elastic arm 1113 to deform, thereby causing the third limiting part 1114 to allow the DP connector 3 to be inserted.

[0072] 2) Combining Figure 10 When the HDMI connector 2 is incorrectly plugged into the socket connector 1, the bottom of the HDMI connector 2 pushes against the slider 4100 instead of abutting against the third abutting part 1109 and the fourth abutting part 1201. This causes the first limiting part 1111 and the second limiting part 1203 to jointly push against the slider 4100, thereby preventing the slider 4100 from sliding and thus preventing the HDMI connector 2 from being inserted into the second plug interface 1500.

[0073] This application aims to provide a socket connector 1. The socket connector 1 is used to connect an HDMI connector 2 or a DP connector 3. The socket connector 1 includes a housing assembly 1000, a connection terminal 2000, a first detection terminal 3000, and a second detection terminal 5000. The housing assembly 1000 includes a first housing 1100, which has a first contact portion 1101 and a second contact portion 1102, which are electrically connected. The connection terminal 2000 includes a base 2100 and a contact terminal 2200, which is inserted into the base 2100 and housed within the first housing 1100. The contact terminal 2200 is used for electrically connecting the HDMI connector 2 or the DP connector 3. The first detection terminal 3000 is installed between the first housing 1100 and the base 2100, and is detachably electrically connected to the first contact portion 1101. The second detection terminal 5000 is installed between the first housing 1100 and the base 2100, and is spaced apart from the first detection terminal 3000. The second detection terminal 5000 and the second contact portion 5000 are detachably electrically connected. When the contact terminal 2200 is electrically connected to the DP connector 3, the first contact portion 1101 is disconnected from the first detection terminal 3000, and the second contact portion 1102 is disconnected from the second detection terminal 5000. When the contact terminal 2200 is electrically connected to the HDMI connector 2, the first contact portion 1102 is disconnected from the first detection terminal 3000, and the second contact portion 1102 is in contact with the second detection terminal 5000. With the above structure, the connection between the first detection terminal 3000 and the first contact portion 1101, and between the second detection terminal 3000 and the second contact portion 1102, can be used to ensure compatibility with either the HDMI connector 2 or the DP connector 3. This allows users to connect the socket connector 1 to other devices without using an adapter, and also eliminates the need for additional space for interfaces, thus reducing the overall size of the device.

[0074] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides an electronic device, which includes a socket connector 1. The structure and function of the socket connector 1 are the same as those described above, and will not be repeated here. Therefore, the electronic device provided by this application can also improve the current situation where the coexistence of different interface standards leads to users having to frequently use adapters, increasing system complexity and cost. In terms of manufacturing, different interface standards require more space for devices to accommodate different interfaces, resulting in a larger size.

[0075] In order for the electronic device to reliably identify the current insertion state of the socket connector, the electronic device may include a detection signal acquisition module for acquiring electrical signals from the first detection terminal and the second detection terminal; and a detection signal processing module for analyzing and identifying the acquired electrical signals.

[0076] It should be noted that while preferred embodiments of this application are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, this application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this application; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this application. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this application's specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A socket connector with dual audio / video transmission characteristics, used to connect an HDMI connector or a DP connector, characterized in that, include: The housing assembly includes a first housing, the first housing being provided with a first contact portion and a second contact portion, the first contact portion and the second contact portion being electrically connected; A connection terminal includes a base and a contact terminal, wherein the contact terminal is inserted into the base, the base is housed in the first housing, and the contact terminal is used for electrically connecting an HDMI connector or a DP connector; A first detection terminal is installed between the first housing and the base, and the first detection terminal is detachably electrically connected to the first contact portion. as well as, The second detection terminal is installed between the first housing and the base, and is separated from the first detection terminal. The second detection terminal and the second contact portion can be disconnected from the ground connection. When the contact terminal is electrically connected to the DP connector, the first contact portion is disconnected from the first detection terminal, and the second contact portion is disconnected from the second detection terminal; When the contact terminal is electrically connected to the HDMI connector, the first contact portion is disconnected from the first detection terminal, and the second contact portion is in contact with the second detection terminal.

2. The socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first outer casing is further provided with a first elastic arm and a first abutting part; The first elastic arm is connected to the body of the first housing, and the first abutting portion and the first contact portion are connected to the first elastic arm; When the HDMI or DP connector is inserted into the socket connector, the first abutting portion abuts against the HDMI or DP connector, at least a portion of the first elastic arm deforms, and the first contact portion disconnects from the first detection terminal.

3. The socket connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first outer casing is also provided with a second elastic arm and a second abutment portion; The second elastic arm is connected to the body of the first housing, and the second abutting portion and the second contact portion are connected to the second elastic arm; The socket connector further includes a sliding assembly. When the DP connector is inserted into the socket connector, the DP connector pushes the sliding assembly to slide, the sliding assembly contacts the second abutment portion, at least a portion of the second elastic arm deforms, and the second contact portion disconnects from the second detection terminal.

4. The socket connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The distance between the first abutment and the second abutment is greater than the length of the shorter side of the HDMI connector.

5. The socket connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The socket connector further includes a sliding assembly, which includes a slider and an elastic element; The first housing is provided with a first guide rail, at least a portion of the slider can slide along the first guide rail, one end of the elastic element is connected to the slider, and the other end is connected to the body of the first housing or the base. The slider is provided with a protrusion, which is used to contact the second abutment.

6. The socket connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first housing is further provided with a third abutting part, a third elastic arm and a first limiting part. The third elastic arm is connected to the body of the first housing. The first limiting part and the third abutting part are connected to the third elastic arm. The third abutting part is used to drive the third elastic arm to deform when the DP connector is inserted. The first limiting part is used to push the slider to limit the sliding of the slider when a connector other than the DP connector is inserted. And / or, The housing assembly further includes a second housing, which is fastened to the first housing. The second housing is provided with a fourth abutment, a fourth elastic arm, and a second limiting part. The fourth elastic arm is connected to the body of the second housing, and the fourth abutment and the second limiting part are connected to the fourth elastic arm. At least a portion of the second limiting part can extend into the first housing. The fourth abutment is used to deform the fourth elastic arm when the DP connector is inserted. The second limiting part is used to push against the slider to limit the sliding of the slider when a connector other than the DP connector is inserted.

7. The socket connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first housing is further provided with a plurality of fifth abutment portions, a plurality of fifth elastic arms and a plurality of third limiting portions, one of the fifth abutment portions being connected to the body of the first housing, and one of the fifth abutment portions and one of the third limiting portions being connected to the same fifth elastic arm; The third limiting part is used to directly abut against the HDMI connector to prevent insertion when the HDMI connector is inserted in the wrong direction. The fifth abutment is used to cause the fifth elastic arm to deform when the DP connector or HDMI connector is correctly inserted, and the third limiting part avoids the DP connector or HDMI connector.

8. The socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first outer shell encloses a first insertion interface, which is used to insert the DP connector. The inner contour of the first insertion interface is similar to the outer contour of the DP connector. The socket connector further includes a sliding component that is movably inserted into the first socket. The sliding component and the first housing together enclose a second socket, which is embedded in the first socket. The second socket is used to insert the HDMI connector, and the inner contour of the second socket is similar to the outer contour of the HDMI connector.

9. The socket connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The contact terminal extends from the base toward the first insertion interface and / or the second insertion interface; The substrate is housed within the first outer shell, and the substrate is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and a first snap-fit ​​groove; The first outer casing is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part and a second snap-fit ​​groove. The first snap-fit ​​part is inserted into the first snap-fit ​​groove, and the second snap-fit ​​part is snapped into the first snap-fit ​​groove.

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

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