An audio interface connector

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of audio interfaces, and discloses an audio interface connector which comprises a plug module and a socket module, the plug module comprises a plug body, one end of the plug body is provided with a grounding ring and a signal rod located in the grounding ring, a gap is left between the signal rod and the grounding ring, the socket module comprises a base and a socket body provided on the base, the socket body comprises a grounding pipe provided on the base, the grounding pipe can be inserted into the grounding ring, an insulating column is arranged in the grounding pipe, a fixing groove is formed in the side of the insulating column facing the base, a fixing hole is formed in the bottom wall of the fixing groove, a signal column is arranged in the fixing groove, and the side of the signal column facing the fixing hole is provided with a signal pipe for inserting the signal rod; during plugging of the plug module and the socket module, the contact node of the signal rod and the signal pipe occurs after the contact node of the grounding ring and the outer surface of the grounding pipe, and the application has the effect of reducing the probability of noise generated by a sound output device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of audio interfaces, and in particular to an audio interface connector. Background Technology

[0002] An audio jack is a physical interface used to connect input or output signals between audio devices. While providing a connection for audio plugs, an audio jack can transmit various audio signals and is widely used in electronic devices, professional audio equipment, communication equipment, and broadcasting equipment.

[0003] The audio socket module in the related technology includes a plug and a socket. The plug is used to connect to sound output devices such as speakers and headphones. The plug includes a plug body and a conductive rod disposed at one end of the plug body. The plug includes a signal terminal and a ground terminal along its length, with the signal terminal located at the end away from the ground terminal. The socket has a slot for inserting the conductive rod, and the slot has a first conductive part for electrical connection with the signal terminal and a second conductive part for electrical connection with the ground terminal. During the insertion of a plug into a socket, the signal terminal makes contact with the socket and conducts electricity before the ground terminal; as the plug continues to be inserted, the ground terminal then makes contact with the socket and conducts electricity. When the signal terminal is connected to the socket but the ground terminal is not, the audio output device is prone to generating noise. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issue of noise generation in audio output devices, this application provides an audio interface connector.

[0005] This application provides an audio interface connector, which adopts the following technical solution: An audio interface connector includes a plug module and a socket module. The plug module includes a plug body, one end of which is provided with a grounding ring and a signal rod located within the grounding ring, with a gap between the signal rod and the grounding ring. The socket module includes a base and a socket body disposed on the base. The socket body includes a grounding tube disposed on the base, which can be inserted into the grounding ring. An insulating post is disposed within the grounding tube, and a fixing groove is formed on the side of the insulating post facing the base. A fixing hole is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove, and a signal post is disposed within the fixing groove. A signal tube for the signal rod to be inserted is disposed on the side of the signal post facing the fixing hole. During the insertion of the plug module and the socket module, the contact point between the signal rod and the signal tube occurs after the contact point between the grounding ring and the outer surface of the grounding tube.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, during the process of inserting the plug module into the socket module, the signal rod is first inserted into the insulating post. As the plug module continues to move towards the base, until the grounding ring contacts and conducts with the grounding tube, the plug module continues to move towards the base, and the signal rod is inserted into the signal tube and conducts with the signal tube. The contact between the grounding ring and the grounding tube is earlier than the contact between the signal rod and the signal post, reducing the probability of noise generated by the sound output device.

[0007] Optionally, the outer circumferential surface of the insulating post is provided with a first fixing ring block, and the inner circumferential surface of the grounding pipe is provided with a first fixing ring groove for the first fixing ring block to be inserted.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the insulating post is less likely to move along the axial direction of the grounding pipe, thereby increasing the stability of the connection between the insulating post and the grounding pipe.

[0009] Optionally, the outer circumferential surface of the signal post is provided with a second fixing ring block, and the inner circumferential surface of the insulating post is provided with a second fixing ring groove for the second fixing ring block to be inserted.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the signal post is less likely to move along the axial direction of the insulating post, thereby increasing the stability of the connection between the signal post and the insulating post.

[0011] Optionally, the inner wall of the signal tube is provided with a receiving groove, which extends through the signal tube along the insertion direction of the signal rod.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, a receiving groove is provided, which allows the signal tube to deform. When the signal rod is inserted into the signal tube, the signal tube is stretched open, and the signal rod is clamped by the restoring force of the signal tube, making it difficult for the signal rod to detach from the signal tube.

[0013] Optionally, the grounding ring has a first chamfer, which is located at the junction of the end face of the grounding ring facing the base and the inner surface of the grounding tube; the grounding tube has a second chamfer, which is located at the junction of the end face of the grounding tube facing the plug body and the outer surface of the grounding ring.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, both the first chamfer and the second chamfer have a guiding function; the first chamfer and the second chamfer facilitate the insertion of the grounding pipe into the grounding ring.

[0015] Optionally, the base includes a support base, on which a first grounding frame is provided. The first grounding frame includes two parallel first grounding plates, and a locking structure connecting the first grounding plates and the support base is provided.

[0016] Optionally, the first grounding plate has a locking hole at one end facing the support base. The locking structure includes an elastic block disposed on the inner wall of the socket body away from the locking hole. The elastic block extends toward the support base and abuts against the bottom of the support base.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the support seat is restricted by the elastic block when it moves downward, making it difficult for the support seat and the first grounding frame to separate from the first grounding plate.

[0018] Optionally, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the end face of the signal column facing the support base. A storage slot is provided at the end of the support base away from the socket body. A conductive sheet is provided in the storage slot. An opening is provided in the bottom wall of the storage slot. The connecting rod passes through the opening and is connected to the conductive sheet.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the conductive sheet is inserted into the storage slot, and the connecting rod passes through the opening and connects with the conductive sheet, so that the conductive sheet and the connecting rod are connected.

[0020] Optionally, the connecting rod is riveted to the conductive sheet.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the connecting rod and the conductive sheet are less likely to separate, thus improving the stability of signal transmission between the connecting rod and the conductive sheet.

[0022] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. During the process of inserting the plug module into the socket module, the signal rod is first inserted into the insulating post. As the plug module continues to move towards the base, until the grounding ring contacts and conducts with the grounding tube, the plug module continues to move towards the base, and the signal rod is inserted into the signal tube and conducts with the signal tube. The contact between the grounding ring and the grounding tube is earlier than the contact between the signal rod and the signal post, reducing the probability of noise generated by the sound output device. 2. The locking structure locks the support base and the first grounding plate, reducing the probability of accidental separation between the support base and the first grounding plate; the connecting rod passes through the opening and is riveted to the conductive plate, making it difficult for the connecting rod, support base and conductive plate to separate. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view highlighting the structure of the plug module; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view highlighting the structure of the socket module; Figure 4 This is a sectional view that highlights the base structure; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view that highlights the structure of the socket itself.

[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Plug module; 11. Plug body; 111. Mounting slot; 12. Grounding ring; 121. First chamfer; 13. Signal rod; 2. Socket module; 3. Base; 31. Support base; 311. Receiving slot; 312. Storage slot; 313. Card slot; 314. First grounding plate; 315. First grounding piece; 316. Locking hole; 32. First grounding bracket; 33. Second grounding bracket; 331. Second grounding plate; 33 2. Second grounding piece; 34. Conductive piece; 4. Socket body; 41. Grounding tube; 42. Insulating post; 422. Fixing groove; 423. Fixing hole; 424. Second fixing ring groove; 43. Signal post; 431. Connecting rod; 432. Receiving groove; 44. Signal tube; 45. External thread; 46. Second chamfer; 47. First fixing ring groove; 48. First fixing ring block; 49. Second fixing ring block; 5. Locking structure; 51. Elastic block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0027] This embodiment discloses an audio interface connector. (Refer to...) Figure 1 An audio interface connector includes a plug module 1 and a socket module 2.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The socket module 2 includes a base 3 and a socket body 4. There are two socket bodies 4, each mounted on the base 3. Each socket body 4 includes a grounding tube 41, an insulating post 42, a signal post 43, and a signal tube 44.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A grounding tube 41 is disposed at one end of the base 3. An external thread 45 is fixedly connected to the outer circumferential surface of the grounding tube 41, and the external thread 45 is located at the end of the grounding tube 41 closest to the base 3. A second chamfer 46 is formed at the junction of the end face of the grounding tube 41 away from the base 3 and the outer surface of the grounding ring 12. A first fixing ring groove 47 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the grounding tube 41.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2An insulating post 42 is inserted into a grounding pipe 41. A first fixing ring block 48 is fixedly connected to the outer circumferential surface of the insulating post 42, and the first fixing ring block 48 is inserted into a first fixing ring groove 47. A fixing groove 422 is formed at the end of the insulating post 42 facing the base 3, and a fixing hole 423 is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove 422. A second fixing ring groove 424 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the fixing groove 422.

[0031] Reference Figure 2 The fixed groove 422 is provided with a signal post 43 and a signal tube 44 integrally formed with the signal post 43.

[0032] Reference Figure 2 The signal post 43 is inserted into the fixing groove 422, and a second fixing ring block 49 is fixedly connected to the outer circumferential surface of the signal post 43. The second fixing ring block 49 is inserted into the second fixing ring groove 424. A connecting rod 431 is fixedly connected to the end face of the signal post 43 near the base 3.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The end of the signal post 43 furthest from the base 3 is connected to the signal tube 44. Two receiving slots 432 are formed on the inner circumferential surface of the signal tube 44, and the two receiving slots 432 are distributed circumferentially along the circumference of the signal tube 44. Both receiving slots 432 penetrate the signal tube 44 in a direction away from the connecting rod 431. In other embodiments, the number of receiving slots 432 may be three, four, or other numbers.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 The base 3 includes a support 31, a first grounding frame 32, a second grounding frame 33, and a conductive sheet 34.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A support base 31 is disposed below the insulating post 42. Two receiving slots 311 are provided on the support base 31 for inserting the grounding pipe 41. Two storage slots 312 are provided on the end face of the support base 31 away from the insulating post 42, and the two storage slots 312 are arranged in an array along the length of the support base 31. Each of the bottom walls of the two storage slots 312 has an opening. Two conductive sheets 34 are provided, each located within one storage slot 312.

[0036] Reference Figure 4 The bottom wall of the support base 31 is provided with a slot 313 for the conductive sheet 34 to be engaged. There are two slots 313. Both slots 313 are located at one end of the bottom of the support base 31, and the bottom ends of the two conductive sheets 34 are each inserted into one slot 313.

[0037] Reference Figure 1The first grounding frame 32 and the second grounding frame 33 are both mounted on the support base 31, with a gap between them. The first grounding frame 32 includes a first grounding plate 314 and two first grounding plates 315.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 The first grounding plate 314 is sleeved outside the grounding pipe 41. One end of the first grounding plate 314 along the axis of the grounding pipe 41 abuts against the grounding pipe 41, and the other end of the first grounding plate 314 abuts against the support base 31. Both ends of the first grounding plate 314 along the width direction of the support base 31 are fixedly connected to a first grounding piece 315.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A locking structure 5 for connecting the first grounding plate 315 and the support base 31 is provided. A locking hole 316 is provided on the end face of the first grounding plate 315 facing the support base 31. The locking structure 5 includes an elastic block 51, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the locking hole 316 away from the socket body 4. The elastic block 51 is located below the support base 31 and is bent towards the center of the support base 31.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 The second grounding bracket 33 includes a second grounding plate 331 and two second grounding plates 332. The second grounding plate 331 is located on the side of the support base 31 facing the socket body 4. Both ends of the second grounding plate 331 along the width direction of the support base 31 are fixedly connected to a second grounding plate 332.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 One socket body 4 is mounted on a first ground plate 314. A connecting rod 431 inside the socket body 4 passes sequentially through the first ground plate 314, a receiving groove 311, an opening, and a conductive sheet 34. The connecting rod 431, the support base 31, and the conductive sheet 34 are riveted together. The other socket body 4 is mounted on a second ground plate 331. A connecting rod 431 inside the socket body 4 passes sequentially through the second ground plate 331, a receiving groove 311, an opening, and a conductive sheet 34. The connecting rod 431, the support base 31, and the conductive sheet 34 are riveted together.

[0042] Reference Figure 3 The plug module 1 includes a plug body 11, a grounding ring 12, and a signal rod 13.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The plug body 11 has two mounting slots 111. The two mounting slots 111 are distributed circumferentially along the outer circumferential surface of the plug body 11. In other embodiments, the number of mounting slots 111 may be three, four, or other numbers.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 and 3 The grounding ring 12 is fixedly connected to the end face of the plug body 11 facing the base 3.

[0045] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A first chamfer 121 is provided at the junction of the end face of the grounding ring 12 facing the connecting rod 431 and the inner surface of the grounding tube 41. The grounding tube 41 is inserted into the grounding ring 12, and the grounding ring 12 abuts against it.

[0046] Reference Figure 2 The signal rod 13 is fixedly connected to the end face of the plug body 11 facing the connecting rod 431. The signal rod 13 is located inside the grounding ring 12. The outer circumferential surface of the signal rod 13 does not contact the inner circumferential surface of the grounding ring 12. The signal rod 13 passes through the fixing hole 423 and is inserted into the fixing groove 422, and the signal rod 13 abuts against the signal post 43.

[0047] The implementation principle of an audio interface connector according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: During the process of inserting the plug module 1 into the socket module 2, the signal rod 13 is first inserted into the insulating post 42, then the grounding tube 41 is inserted into the grounding ring 12 and abuts against the grounding ring 12, and then the signal rod 13 is inserted into the signal tube 44 and abuts against the grounding ring 12. The contact between the grounding ring 12 and the grounding tube 41 is earlier than the contact between the signal rod 13 and the signal post 43, reducing the probability of noise generated by the sound output device.

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," "third," and similar terms used in this application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. The terms "an" or "a" and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "comprising" or "including" and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding "comprising" or "including" encompass the elements or objects listed following "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Above," "below," "left," "right," etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the design concept of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An audio interface connector comprising a plug module (1) and a socket module (2), characterized in that: The plug module (1) includes a plug body (11), one end of which is provided with a grounding ring (12) and a signal rod (13) located inside the grounding ring (12). A gap is left between the signal rod (13) and the grounding ring (12). The socket module (2) includes a base (3) and a socket body (4) disposed on the base (3). The socket body (4) includes a grounding tube (41) disposed on the base (3). The grounding tube (41) can be inserted into the grounding ring (12). An insulating post (42) is disposed inside the grounding tube (41). The insulating post (42) has a fixing groove (422) on the side facing the base (3), and a fixing hole (423) is provided on the bottom wall of the fixing groove (422). A signal post (43) is provided in the fixing groove (422), and a signal tube (44) for the signal rod (13) to be inserted is provided on the side of the signal post (43) facing the fixing hole (423). During the process of plug module (1) and socket module (2) being plugged in, the contact node between the signal rod (13) and the signal tube (44) occurs after the contact node between the grounding ring (12) and the outer surface of the grounding tube (41).

2. An audio interface connector according to claim 1, characterised in that: The outer circumferential surface of the insulating column (42) is provided with a first fixing ring block (48), and the inner circumferential surface of the grounding pipe (41) is provided with a first fixing ring groove (47) for the first fixing ring block (48) to be inserted.

3. An audio interface connector according to claim 1, wherein: The outer circumferential surface of the signal post (43) is provided with a second fixing ring block (49), and the inner circumferential surface of the insulating post (42) is provided with a second fixing ring groove (424) for the second fixing ring block (49) to be inserted.

4. An audio interface connector according to claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the signal tube (44) is provided with a receiving groove (432), which penetrates the signal tube (44) along the insertion direction of the signal rod (13).

5. An audio interface connector according to claim 1, wherein: The grounding ring (12) has a first chamfer (121) at the junction of the end face of the grounding ring (12) facing the base (3) and the inner surface of the grounding tube (41); the grounding tube (41) has a second chamfer (46) at the junction of the end face of the grounding tube (41) facing the plug body (11) and the outer surface of the grounding ring (12).

6. An audio interface connector according to claim 1, wherein: The base (3) includes a support (31), on which a first grounding frame (32) is provided. The first grounding frame (32) includes two parallel first grounding plates (315), and a locking structure (5) connecting the first grounding plates (315) and the support (31) is provided.

7. An audio interface connector according to claim 6, wherein: The first grounding plate (315) has a locking hole (316) at one end facing the support base (31). The locking structure (5) includes an elastic block (51) disposed on the inner wall of the socket body (4) away from the locking hole (316). The elastic block (51) extends toward the support base (31) and abuts against the bottom of the support base (31).

8. An audio interface connector according to claim 6, wherein: A connecting rod (431) is fixedly connected to the end face of the signal column (43) facing the support base (31). A storage slot (312) is provided at the end of the support base (31) away from the socket body (4). A conductive sheet (34) is provided in the storage slot (312). An opening is provided on the bottom wall of the storage slot (312). The connecting rod (431) passes through the opening and is connected to the conductive sheet (34).

9. An audio interface connector according to claim 8, wherein: The connecting rod (431) is riveted to the conductive sheet (34).

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