Receptacle Connector

Abstract

The receptacle connector of the present disclosure includes a housing that opens to one side from a hollow interior, terminals that extend from the interior of the housing to the open side, a vent hole formed through the housing, and a membrane that covers the vent hole and separates the interior and exterior of the housing.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a receptacle connector. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, connectors include plug connectors and receptacle connectors. The receptacle connector is mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) of an electronic device to be connected to the plug connector and may include multiple connection terminals. For example, the connection terminals may be arranged in a form that meets the pin specifications of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a receptacle connector that can improve the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of a device.

[0004] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a receptacle connector with improved waterproof performance.

[0005] It is still another object of the present disclosure to provide a receptacle connector that can improve the durability of the device.

[0006] The objects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other objects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to one aspect of the means described in the present application, the receptacle connector may include a housing that opens to one side from a hollow interior, terminals that extend from the interior of the housing to the open side, a first vent hole that penetrates the housing, and a membrane that covers the first vent hole and separates the interior and exterior of the housing. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be improved.

[0009] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the waterproof performance of the device can be improved.

[0010] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the durability performance of the device can be improved.

[0011] Further scope of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9]FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 19] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 20] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 21] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same or similar components are given the same reference numerals even if they are shown in different drawings, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

[0014] The suffixes "module" and "section" for components used in the following description are used solely for the convenience of explanation of the specification. "Module" and "section" do not have different meanings or roles from each other.

[0015] Furthermore, in the following description of the embodiments disclosed herein, detailed descriptions of related known technologies may be omitted if they may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein. The accompanying drawings are provided to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, and do not limit the technical ideas disclosed herein. Therefore, the accompanying drawings should be interpreted as including all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0016] Terms including ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc. may be used to describe various components, but it should be understood that the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

[0017] When a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it will be understood that there may be other components in between, whereas when a component is said to be "directly connected" to another component, it will be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0018] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, a receptacle connector 2 can be mounted on a substrate or the like.

[0020] The receptacle connector 2 may include a connector portion 20. The connector portion 20 may extend to one side. The connector portion 20 may have a plate shape. For example, the connector portion 20 may have a thin plate shape in the z direction and extend long in the x and y directions.

[0021] The connector portion 20 can be fastened to a plug connector (not shown), which can be electrically connected to the receptacle connector 2.

[0022] The receptacle connector 2 may include a housing 10. The housing 10 may surround the connector portion 20. The housing 10 may have a hollow 121 formed therein. The housing 10 may have an opening on at least one side from the hollow 121. A plug connector may be inserted into the opening 122 of the housing 10. The inserted plug connector may be fastened to the connector portion 20.

[0023] The hollow 121 of the housing 10 can accommodate a plug connector. The hollow 121 can be surrounded by an inner wall of the housing 10. The inner wall of the housing 10 can contact the plug connector. The inner wall of the housing 10 can fix the plug connector. For example, the hollow 121 of the housing 10 can accommodate a plug connector, and the inserted plug connector can contact the inner wall of the housing 10.

[0024] The connector portion 20 may be fixed to one side inner wall of the housing 10. The connector portion 20 may extend to one side from the hollow 121 of the housing 10. The connector portion 20 may extend from the hollow 121 of the housing 10 toward the opening 122. The connector portion 20 may protrude from the inside of the housing 10 toward the opening 122. An end of the connector portion 20 may be located outside the opening 122 of the housing 10. For example, the connector portion 20 may extend elongately in the y direction, and one end of the connector portion 20 in the y direction may be located at a position corresponding to the opening 122 of the housing 10.

[0025] The receptacle connector 2 may include a housing sealer 18 that covers the edge of the opening 122 of the housing 10. The housing sealer 18 may be disposed between the device (not shown) and the housing 10. The housing sealer 18 may fill any gaps that may occur between the device and the receptacle connector 2. The housing sealer 18 may prevent foreign matter from entering the inside of the device. The housing sealer 18 may conform to the edge of the opening 122 of the housing 10. The housing sealer 18 may contact the outer wall of the housing 10. The housing sealer 18 may extend along the periphery of the opening 122. For example, the housing sealer 18 may be a rectangular loop that conforms to the edge of the rectangular opening 122.

[0026] The receptacle connector 2 may include a shell 30. The shell 30 may fix the receptacle connector 2 to a device. The shell 30 may connect the receptacle connector 2 to the device.

[0027] The shell 30 may be disposed on one side of the housing 10. The shell 30 may contact the outer wall of the housing 10. The shell 30 may be fixed to the housing 10. The shell 30 may be joined to the housing 10 by brazing. The shell 30 may extend in the length direction of the connector portion 20. For example, the shell 30 may extend in the x and y directions.

[0028] 2, the terminal 23 may include a pin 22. The pin 22 may extend long to one side. The pin 22 may contact a plug connector to transmit and receive electrical signals. There may be multiple pins 22. The multiple pins 22 may be arranged side by side toward one side.

[0029] A plurality of pins 22 may be disposed on a plate 21. The plate 21 may extend elongately on one side. The width of the plate 21 may extend in the length direction of the pins 22. For example, the width of the plate 21 may extend in the y direction.

[0030] The width of the plate 21 can correspond to the length of the pin 22. The pin 22 can extend longitudinally in the width direction of the plate 21.

[0031] The pins 22 may be arranged on one side and the other side of the plate 21. The other side may face the one side. For example, the pins 22 may be arranged on the upper surface of the plate 21 in the z direction.

[0032] The connector portion 20 may include a terminal body portion 26. The terminal body portion 26 may extend in the length direction of the plate 21. The terminal body portion 26 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the terminals 23. For example, the terminals 23 may extend in the y direction, and the terminal body portion 26 may extend in the x direction.

[0033] The terminals 23 may extend from the terminal body 26. The terminals 23 may be fixed to the terminal body 26. For example, the terminals 23 may extend from the terminal body 26 in the y direction.

[0034] An electrical signal input through the terminal 23 can travel to the connecting pin 27 via the terminal body 26 .

[0035] The terminal body 26 may include a terminal fixing portion 24. The terminal fixing portion 24 may be connected to the terminal 23. The terminal 23 may be fixed to the terminal fixing portion 24. The terminal fixing portion 24 may be disposed between the housing fixing portion 25 and the terminal 23. The terminal fixing portion 24 may connect the terminal 23 and the housing fixing portion 25.

[0036] The terminal body 26 may include a housing fixing portion 25. The housing fixing portion 25 may be inserted into an insertion portion of the housing 10. The housing fixing portion 25 may be coupled to the housing 10. The housing fixing portion 25 may be coupled to the other side of the housing 10 opposite to the open side of the housing 10.

[0037] The connector portion 20 may include a connecting pin 27. The connecting pin 27 may be connected to the terminal body portion 26. The connecting pin 27 may form one end of the connector portion 20. For example, the connector portion 20 may have terminals arranged on one side and the connecting pin 27 arranged on the other side.

[0038] The housing 10 may include a first housing 12. The first housing 12 may have a hollow 121 formed therein. The first housing 12 may have an opening 122 extending from the hollow 121 formed therein.

[0039] The housing sealer 18 may be disposed on the first housing 12. The housing sealer 18 may be disposed on one end of the first housing 12. The housing sealer 18 may surround the outer wall of the first housing 12 corresponding to the opening 122. For example, the housing sealer 18 may extend along the periphery of one end of the first housing 12 corresponding to the opening 122.

[0040] The housing 10 may include a second housing 14. The second housing 14 may be connected to the first housing 12. The second housing 14 may be coupled to the connector portion 20. The connector portion 20 may be inserted into the second housing 14. The second housing 14 may have an insertion portion 142 into which the connector portion 20 is inserted. A housing fixing portion 25 may be fixed to the insertion portion 142 of the second housing 14. The housing fixing portion 25 may correspond to the insertion portion 142 of the second housing 14. For example, the housing fixing portion 25 of the connector portion 20 may be inserted into and fixed to the second housing 14 of the housing 10.

[0041] The second housing 14 may be formed smaller than the first housing 12. For example, the length (x direction) of the second housing 14 may correspond to the length of the first housing 12, and the width (z direction) of the second housing 14 may be smaller than the width of the first housing 12.

[0042] The shell 30 may include a first shell 32. The first shell 32 may be fixed inside the device. The first shell 32 may be disposed in the first housing 12. The first shell 32 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the length of the pin 22. For example, the first shell 32 may extend elongated in a direction (x direction) perpendicular to the length of the pin 22 (y direction). The first shell 32 may contact the housing 10, thereby fixing the housing 10 in a predetermined position so that the housing 10 does not separate.

[0043] The longitudinal end of the first shell 32 may be bent. The first shell 32 may include a first side shell 322. The first side shell 322 may be disposed in the first housing 12. The first side shell 322 may extend from the first shell 32 in a bent manner. The first side shell 322 may be bent parallel to the longitudinal direction of the first shell 32 to form a first flange 324. The first flange 324 may be bent parallel to the first side shell 322 to form a first rib 326. The first side shell 322 may be fixed in place to prevent the housing 10 from separating from the interior of the device.

[0044] The shell 30 may include a second shell 34. The second shell 34 may extend longitudinally of the first shell 32. The second shell 34 may be connected to the first shell 32 while being spaced apart. The second shell 34 and the first shell 32 may be connected by a bridge 36.

[0045] The second shell 34 may contact the second housing 14. The second shell 34 may form a second side shell 342 with a bent end in the longitudinal direction. The second side shell 342 may be parallel to the first side shell 322. The second side shell 342 may contact one side and the other side of the second housing 14. The second side shell 342 may be bent in the longitudinal direction of the second shell 34 to form a second flange 344. The second flange 344 may be bent parallel to the second side shell 342 to form a second rib 346. The second rib 346 may contact the interior of the device. The second rib 346 may be connected to the interior of the device by brazing.

[0046] The first shell 32 and the second shell 34 can be spaced apart from each other to correspond to the first housing 12 and the second housing 14, respectively. For example, the first shell 32 can be spaced apart upward in the z direction and forward in the y direction relative to the second shell 34 so that the first shell 32 contacts the first housing 12 and the second shell 34 contacts the second housing 14.

[0047] 3, the connector portion 20 may include a terminal 23. The terminal 23 may include a pin 22. The pin 22 may extend elongatedly to one side. The pin 22 may contact a plug connector. For example, the pin 22 may contact the plug connector to be electrically connected.

[0048] There may be a plurality of terminals 23. The plurality of terminals 23 may be arranged in parallel along the length direction. The plurality of terminals 23 may be arranged in parallel on the plate 21. The plurality of terminals 23 may be arranged on one side and the other side of the plate 21, respectively.

[0049] The plate 21 can extend in the length direction of the terminals 23 so that multiple terminals 23 can be arranged. For example, the plate 21 can be rectangular, with long sides extending in the direction in which the multiple terminals 23 are arranged and short sides extending in the length direction of the terminals 23.

[0050] The connector part 20 may include a terminal body part 26. The terminal body part 26 may extend elongately in a direction in which the plurality of terminals 23 are arranged. The terminal body part 26 may be connected to the terminals 23. The terminals 23 may extend to one side from the terminal body part 26. One side of the terminal body part 26 may be connected to the terminals 23, and the other side of the terminal body part 26 may be connected to a connecting pin 27.

[0051] The connector portion 20 may include a connecting pin 27. The connecting pin 27 may be connected to a circuit board or a battery (not shown). There may be a plurality of connecting pins 27. The plurality of connecting pins 27 may be connected in parallel to the terminal body portion 26. The connecting pins 27 may extend in the length direction of the terminals 23. For example, the plurality of connecting pins 27 may extend elongatedly in the length direction of the terminals 23 and be arranged in parallel on one side of the terminal body portion 26 opposite to one side on which the terminals 23 are arranged.

[0052] 4, the housing 10 may include an insertion portion 142 into which the connector portion 20 is inserted. The insertion portion 142 may be formed inside the second housing 14. The terminal body portion 26 of the connector portion 20 may be inserted into the insertion portion 142. For example, the terminal 23 may be inserted into the insertion portion 142 first, and then the housing fixing portion 25 may be inserted into the insertion portion 142 while contacting the inner wall of the second housing 14.

[0053] The housing 10 may include a first housing 12 and a second housing 14. The second housing 14 may correspond to a housing fixing portion 25. The terminals 23 may be disposed inside the first housing 12. The first housing 12 and the second housing 14 may form side portions 16. The side portions 16 may form side surfaces of the first housing 12 and the second housing 14.

[0054] The first housing 12 may include a first flat portion 125. The first flat portion 125 may form one side and the other side of the first housing 12. The side portion 16 may be bent from the first flat portion 125. A first bending portion 124 may be formed between the first flat portion 125 and the side portion 16. The first bending portion 124 may be gently bent. The first bending portion 124 may be rounded.

[0055] The second housing 14 may include a second flat portion 145. The second flat portion 145 may form one surface and the other surface of the second housing 14. For example, the second flat portion 145 may form the upper and lower surfaces of the second housing 14 in the z direction.

[0056] The second flat portions 145 may be located on one side and the other side of the insertion portion 142. For example, the second flat portions 145 may be located on the upper and lower sides of the insertion portion in the z-direction. The side portion 16 may be bent from the second flat portion 145. The second bending portion 144 may be formed between the side portion 16 and the second flat portion 145. The second bending portion 144 may be rounded.

[0057] The first flat portion 125 and the second flat portion 145 may be connected by a connecting wall 13. The connecting wall 13 may be located between the first bending portion 124 and the second bending portion 144. The connecting wall 13 may extend a long distance between the first flat portion 125 and the second flat portion 145. A plug connector inserted into the receptacle connector 2 may come into contact with the connecting wall 13. The connecting wall 13 may prevent the plug connector from being inserted into the receptacle connector 2 beyond a predetermined depth.

[0058] 5, the shell 30 may include a first shell 32 and a second shell 34. The first shell 32 and the second shell 34 may be connected by a bridge 36. The bridge 36 may be tilted. For example, the second shell 34 may be located lower than the first shell 32 in the z-direction, and the bridge 36 may connect the first shell 32 and the second shell 34.

[0059] There may be multiple bridges 36. The multiple bridges 36 may each be disposed between the first shell 32 and the second shell 34. For example, two bridges 36 may each be disposed between the first shell 32 and the second shell 34.

[0060] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A1-A2 in FIG.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 6 , the housing 10 may include a first vent hole 72. The first vent hole 72 may penetrate the housing 10. The first vent hole 72 may be located between the interior and exterior of the housing 10. The first vent hole 72 may connect the interior and exterior of the housing 10. Air inside the housing 10 may move to the exterior of the housing 10 through the first vent hole 72. Air outside the housing 10 may move to the interior of the housing 10 through the first vent hole 72.

[0062] Thus, the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be improved.

[0063] The first vent hole 72 may be located in the first housing 12 of the housing 10. The first vent hole 72 may be located in the first flat portion 125 of the first housing 12. The membrane 40 may be disposed on the inner wall of the housing 10. The membrane 40 may protrude from the inner wall of the housing 10.

[0064] The housing 10 may include a recess 128. The recess 128 may be recessed from the inner wall of the housing 10. The recess 128 may correspond to the position of the first vent hole 72. The recess 128 may be formed around the first vent hole 72. The size of the recess 128 may correspond to the size of the membrane 40, which will be described later. The first vent hole 72 may be located in the recess 128.

[0065] The membrane 40 may be disposed in the recess 128. The membrane 40 may be disposed in the recess 128 to form one side of the housing 10. The depth of the recess 128 may correspond to the thickness of the membrane 40. For example, the recess 128 may be formed in the inner wall of the first flat portion 125, and the membrane 40 may be disposed in the recess 128 to form the inner wall of the first flat portion 125.

[0066] The membrane 40 can face the first vent hole 72 .

[0067] The membrane 40 may be a film. The membrane 40 may be a functional membrane. The membrane 40 may be selectively permeable to fluids.

[0068] The membrane 40 may be gas permeable. The membrane 40 may be bidirectionally gas permeable. For example, gas inside the housing 10 can pass through the membrane 40 to move to the outside of the housing 10, and gas outside the housing 10 can pass through the membrane 40 to move to the inside of the housing 10. For example, gas inside the device can pass through the first vent hole 72 and the membrane 40 to move to the outside of the device, and gas outside the device can pass through the first vent hole 72 and the membrane 40 to move to the inside of the device.

[0069] This improves the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device.

[0070] Membrane 40 can be liquid impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid inside housing 10 cannot pass through membrane 40, while liquid outside housing 10 can pass through membrane 40 and migrate into housing 10. For example, liquid inside the device can pass through membrane 40 to the outside of the device, but liquid outside the device cannot pass through membrane 40.

[0071] This improves the waterproof performance of the device.

[0072] The terminal body 26 may be inserted into the second shell 34. The second flat portion 145 of the second shell 34 may contact the terminal body 26. A gap may not be formed between the second flat portion 145 and the terminal body 26. Foreign matter may not be able to pass between the second flat portion 145 and the terminal body 26. For example, a fluid inside the housing 10 may not be able to pass between the terminal body 26 and the second shell 34.

[0073] A portion of the terminal body 26 may be disposed in the hollow 121 of the housing 10 .

[0074] The terminals 23 may be disposed in the hollow 121 of the housing 10. The terminals 23 may extend from the hollow 121 of the housing 10 toward the opening 122. A portion of the terminals 23 may protrude through the opening 122. A portion of the terminals 23 may be located outside the housing 10.

[0075] 7, the membrane 40 may be disposed outside the housing 10. The membrane 40 may contact the outer wall of the housing 10. The membrane 40 may be disposed outside the housing 10 in correspondence with the first vent hole 72. For example, the first vent hole 72 may be formed in the first flat portion 125 on the lower side of the first housing 12 of the housing 10 in the z direction, and the membrane 40 may contact the lower side of the first flat portion 125 in the z direction in correspondence with the first vent hole 72.

[0076] The receptacle connector 2 may further include a support 50 disposed on one side of the membrane 40. The support 50 may contact the other side of the membrane 40 opposite to the one side of the membrane 40 that contacts the housing 10. The membrane 40 may be disposed between the support 50 and the housing 10. The support 50 may support the membrane 40 so that it does not separate from the housing 10. The support 50 may contact the first flat portion 125 in which the first vent hole 72 is formed.

[0077] The support part 50 may include a second vent hole 74. The second vent hole 74 may correspond to the first vent hole 72. The size of the second vent hole 74 may correspond to the size of the first vent hole 72. The support part 50 may be arranged next to the second vent hole 74 and the first vent hole 72.

[0078] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B1-B2 in FIG.

[0079] 8 , the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74 may be aligned with each other. The membrane 40 may be disposed between the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. Air outside and inside the housing 10 may move through the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. For example, gas flowing into the first vent hole 72 may permeate the membrane 40 and exit through the second vent hole 74. For example, gas flowing into the second vent hole 74 may permeate the membrane 40 and exit through the first vent hole 72. For example, gas inside the device may flow into the second vent hole 74, permeate the membrane 40, and exit through the first vent hole 72. For example, gas outside the device may flow into the first vent hole 72, permeate the membrane 40, and exit through the second vent hole 74.

[0080] Therefore, the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be improved, and the durability of the device can be improved.

[0081] 9, the receptacle connector 2 may further include a gasket 60 disposed between the membrane 40 and the housing 10. The gasket 60 may be disposed to correspond to the first vent hole 72. The gasket 60 may be disposed around the periphery of the first vent hole 72. The gasket 60 may extend along the edge of the first vent hole 72.

[0082] The gasket 60 may be provided to correspond to the membrane 40. For example, the membrane 40 may be a circular thin film, and the gasket 60 may be a circular thin member that corresponds to the membrane 40.

[0083] The gasket 60 may have a gasket hole 62 communicating with the first vent hole 72. The gasket hole 62 may correspond to the first vent hole 72. The size of the gasket hole 62 may be larger than the size of the first vent hole 72. The gasket hole 62 may be located around the first vent hole 72. The gasket hole 62 may be spaced apart from the first vent hole 72 and extend along the periphery of the first vent hole 72. For example, the first vent hole 72 may be a circular hole formed through the housing 10, and the gasket hole 62 may be a circular hole formed through the center of the circular gasket 60.

[0084] The gasket 60 with the gasket holes 62 formed therein may have a loop shape.

[0085] The gasket 60 can secure the membrane 40 to the housing 10. The gasket 60 can be glued to the housing 10. The gasket 60 can be glued to the membrane 40. The gasket 60 can be an adhesive member. For example, the gasket 60 can be a double-sided adhesive member.

[0086] The gasket 60 can be waterproof. The gasket 60 can be liquid impermeable. The gasket 60 can be gas impermeable. For example, the gasket 60 can seal a gap between the housing and the membrane.

[0087] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the receptacle connector can be improved.

[0088] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C1-C2 in FIG.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 10 , gas can pass through the first vent hole 72. Gas can pass through the gasket hole 62. The membrane 40 may be gas permeable. For example, gas inside the housing 10 can pass through the first vent hole 72 and the gasket hole 62, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the outside of the housing 10. For example, gas outside the housing 10 can permeate the membrane 40, pass through the gasket hole 62, and move to the inside of the housing 10 through the first vent hole 72. For example, gas outside the device can pass through the first vent hole 72 and the gasket hole 60 in order, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the inside of the device. For example, gas inside the device can permeate the membrane 40, pass through the gasket hole 62, and move to the outside of the device through the first vent hole 72.

[0090] Membrane 40 can be liquid impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the device can pass through first vent hole 72 and gasket hole 62, but membrane 40 can be impermeable. For example, liquid inside the device can pass through membrane 40, pass through gasket hole 62, and migrate through first vent hole 72 to the outside of the device.

[0091] Therefore, liquid inside the device can be discharged to the outside, liquid outside the device can be prevented from flowing into the inside of the device, the waterproof performance of the receptacle connector can be improved, and the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be improved.

[0092] 11, the membrane 40 may contact the outer wall of the housing 10. The inner wall of the housing 10 may face the hollow 121 of the housing 10. The outer wall of the housing 10 may face the inner wall of the housing 10.

[0093] The housing 10 may include a recess 128. The membrane 40 may be disposed in the recess 128. The recess 128 may correspond to the position of the first vent hole 72. The recess 128 may be formed around the first vent hole 72. The recess 128 may be recessed from the outer wall of the housing 10 toward the inside of the housing 10. The size of the recess 128 may correspond to the size of the membrane 40. The edge of the recess 128 may be spaced apart from the center of the first vent hole 72. The edge of the recess 128 may extend along the periphery of the first vent hole 72. For example, the first vent hole 72 may be a circular hole that penetrates the housing 10, and the recess 128 may correspond to the position of the first vent hole 72 and be larger in size than the first vent hole 72.

[0094] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line D1-D2 in FIG.

[0095] 12 , the membrane 40 may be disposed in the recess 128. The membrane 40 does not have to protrude outside the housing 10. The membrane 40 may form the outer wall of the housing 10. The membrane 40 may face the first vent hole 72. The membrane 40 may cover the first vent hole 72.

[0096] Gas can pass through the first vent hole 72. The membrane 40 can be gas permeable. For example, gas inside the housing 10 can pass through the first vent hole 72, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the outside of the housing 10. For example, gas outside the housing 10 can permeate the membrane 40, pass through the first vent hole 72, and move to the inside of the housing 10. For example, gas outside the device can pass through the first vent hole 72, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the inside of the device. For example, gas inside the device can permeate the membrane 40, pass through the first vent hole 72, and move to the outside of the device.

[0097] Membrane 40 may be liquid impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the device may be able to pass through first vent hole 72, but may not be able to pass through membrane 40. For example, liquid inside the device may be able to pass through membrane 40 and travel through first vent hole 72 to the outside of the device.

[0098] Therefore, liquid inside the device can be discharged to the outside, liquid outside the device can be prevented from flowing into the inside of the device, the waterproof performance of the receptacle connector can be improved, and the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be improved.

[0099] 13 and 14, the membrane 40 may be disposed between the housing 10 and the shell 30. A first vent hole 72 may be located on one side of the membrane 40. A second vent hole 74 may be located on the other side of the membrane 40.

[0100] The first vent hole 72 may be formed in the housing 10. The first vent hole 72 may penetrate the housing 10. For example, the first vent hole 72 may penetrate the first housing 12.

[0101] The second vent hole 74 may be formed in the shell 30. The second vent hole 74 may extend through the shell 30. For example, the second vent hole 74 may extend through the first shell 32.

[0102] The first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74 may be aligned with each other. For example, the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74 may be aligned with each other in the z direction.

[0103] The membrane 40 may be disposed between the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. The membrane 40 may face the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74.

[0104] The size of the first vent hole 72 may be smaller than the size of the membrane 40. The size of the second vent hole 74 may be smaller than the size of the membrane 40. For example, the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74 may each be a circular hole smaller than the size of the membrane 40. For example, the membrane 40 may be a circular thin film larger than the sizes of the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74.

[0105] 15 , gas can pass through the first and second vent holes 72, 74. The membrane 40 can be gas permeable. For example, gas inside the housing 10 can pass through the first vent hole 72, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the outside of the housing 10 through the second vent hole 74. For example, gas outside the housing 10 can pass through the second vent hole 74, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the inside of the housing 10 through the first vent hole 72. For example, gas outside the device can pass through the first vent hole 72, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the inside of the device through the second vent hole 74. For example, gas inside the device can pass through the second vent hole 74, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the outside of the device through the first vent hole 72.

[0106] Membrane 40 can be liquid impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the device can pass through first vent hole 72 but not through membrane 40. For example, liquid inside the device can pass through second vent hole 74, permeate membrane 40, and migrate through first vent hole 72 to the outside of the device.

[0107] Therefore, liquid inside the device can be discharged to the outside, liquid outside the device can be prevented from flowing into the inside of the device, the waterproof performance of the receptacle connector can be improved, and the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device can be improved.

[0108] 16, the body 110 may be elongated. The body 110 may be shaped like a pipe with a hollow interior. For example, the body 110 may be shaped like a rectangular parallelepiped that extends vertically.

[0109] The insertion space (without a reference numeral) may extend in the length direction of the body 110 and may be formed on one side of the body 110. The stick 200 may be inserted into the insertion space. For example, the insertion space may extend in the vertical direction and may be formed on the upper side of the body 110.

[0110] The insertion space may have a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed in various shapes. For example, the insertion space may have a cylindrical shape formed to a predetermined depth.

[0111] The button key 162 may be disposed on one side of the body 110. The buttonhole 160 may be formed by opening one side of the body 110. The button key 162 may be inserted into the buttonhole 160. When the button key 162 is pressed, the button key 162 may move toward the inside of the body 110 and then return to its original state.

[0112] The button key 162 may be connected to a control unit (not shown). A user can transmit a command to the control unit by pressing the button key 162. For example, pressing the button key 162 can activate or deactivate the aerosol generating device 100.

[0113] The upper case 152 may be coupled to the upper part of the body 110 to cover the upper part of the body 110. One side of the upper case 152 may be open to communicate with the insertion space. The upper case 152 may include a cap 150 that opens and closes the insertion space.

[0114] The cover 120 may form the other side of the body 110. The cover 120 may have the same cross-sectional shape as the body 110 so as to cover the other side of the body 110. The cover 120 may be formed in various shapes such as a circle, a rectangle, an oval, etc. For example, the cover 120 may form the lower side of the body 110.

[0115] 17, the plug connector can be inserted into the other side of the body 110. The receptacle connector 2 can be installed on the other side of the body 110. For example, the receptacle connector 2 can be installed on the bottom side of the body 110.

[0116] The cover 120 may have plug slots 122 into which the plug connectors can be inserted. The plug slots 122 may communicate with openings 122 of the receptacle connector 2. The openings 122 of the receptacle connector 2 may correspond to the plug slots 122. For example, the terminals 23 of the receptacle connector 2 may be exposed to the outside through the plug slots 122.

[0117] 18, the receptacle connector 2 may be installed inside the body 110. The terminals 23 may be arranged facing the outside of the body 110. The connecting pins 27 may be arranged facing the inside of the body 110. The connecting pins 27 may be connected to a control unit inside the body 110. The connecting pins 27 may be connected to a battery (not shown) inside the body 110. A plug connector may be connected to the receptacle connector 2 and powered by the battery.

[0118] A bracket 140 may be disposed inside the body 110. The receptacle connector 2 may be disposed adjacent to the bracket 140.

[0119] The shell 30 can face the inner wall of the body 110. The shell 30 can be coupled to the inside of the body 110. The shell 30 can be connected to the body 110, and the receptacle connector 2 can be fixed to the body 110.

[0120] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along line F1-F2 in FIG.

[0121] 19, the bracket 140 may be disposed inside the body 110. The cover 120 may form the other side of the body 110. The base 130 may be disposed between the bracket 140 and the cover 120.

[0122] The base 130 may form the other side of the body 110. The cover 120 may cover the base 130. A portion of the edge of the base 130 may extend in the length direction of the body 110. A base sealer 132 may be disposed between the base 130 and the body 110. The base sealer 132 may fill the gap between the body 110 and the base 130.

[0123] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the aerosol generation device can be improved.

[0124] The receptacle connector 2 can face the bracket 140. The housing 10 can face the bracket 140. The shell 30 can face the inner surface of the base 130. For example, the first housing 12 can face the bracket 140, and the shell 30 can face the inner surface of the base 130.

[0125] The terminals 23 may be disposed toward the outside of the body 110. The length direction of the terminals 23 may be parallel to the length direction of the body 110. For example, the terminals 23 and the body 110 may extend vertically.

[0126] The housing sealer 18 can contact the bracket 140 and / or the base 130. The housing sealer 18 can fill the gap between the housing 10 and the bracket 140. The housing sealer 18 can fill the gap between the base 130 and the housing 10.

[0127] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the aerosol generation device can be improved.

[0128] FIG. 20 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0129] 20 , the membrane 40 may be disposed between the shell 30 and the housing 10. The first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74 may be disposed so as to be aligned with each other. The membrane 40 may correspond to the position of the first vent hole 72 of the housing 10. The membrane 40 may correspond to the position of the second vent hole 74 of the shell 30. The membrane 40 may be disposed between the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74.

[0130] The membrane 40 may be gas permeable.

[0131] The air outside and inside the housing 10 can move through the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. For example, gas flowing into the first vent hole 72 can pass through the membrane 40 and flow out to the second vent hole 74. For example, gas flowing into the second vent hole 74 can pass through the membrane 40 and flow out to the first vent hole 72.

[0132] The internal and external air of the aerosol generation device 100 can move through the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. For example, gas inside the aerosol generation device 100 can flow into the second vent hole 74, permeate the membrane 40, and exit through the first vent hole 72. For example, gas outside the aerosol generation device 100 can flow into the first vent hole 72, permeate the membrane 40, and exit through the second vent hole 74.

[0133] Therefore, the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the aerosol generation device can be improved, and the durability of the aerosol generation device can be improved.

[0134] The membrane 40 may be liquid-impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the aerosol generation device 100 may be able to pass through the first vent hole 72 but may not be able to permeate the membrane 40. For example, liquid inside the aerosol generation device 100 may pass through the second vent hole 74, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the outside of the aerosol generation device 100 via the first vent hole 72.

[0135] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the aerosol generation device can be improved.

[0136] FIG. 21 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0137] 21 , the membrane 40 may be disposed between the receptacle connector 2 and the bracket 140. The first vent hole 72 may be formed in the housing 10. For example, the first vent hole 72 may be formed in one surface of the housing 10 facing the bracket 140.

[0138] The second vent hole 74 may be formed in the bracket 140. For example, the second vent hole 74 may be formed in one surface of the bracket 140 facing the housing 10.

[0139] The membrane 40 may be disposed between the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. The bracket 140 may support the membrane 40. The bracket 140 may support the membrane 40 so that it does not separate from the housing 10.

[0140] The membrane 40 may be gas permeable.

[0141] The air outside and inside the housing 10 can move through the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. For example, gas flowing into the first vent hole 72 can pass through the membrane 40 and flow out to the second vent hole 74. For example, gas flowing into the second vent hole 74 can pass through the membrane 40 and flow out to the first vent hole 72.

[0142] The internal and external air of the aerosol generation device 100 can move through the first vent hole 72 and the second vent hole 74. For example, gas inside the aerosol generation device 100 can flow into the second vent hole 74, permeate the membrane 40, and exit through the first vent hole 72. For example, gas outside the aerosol generation device 100 can flow into the first vent hole 72, permeate the membrane 40, and exit through the second vent hole 74.

[0143] Therefore, the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the aerosol generation device can be improved, and the durability of the aerosol generation device can be improved.

[0144] The membrane 40 may be liquid-impermeable in at least one direction. For example, liquid outside the aerosol generation device 100 may pass through the first vent hole 72 but may not be able to permeate the membrane 40. For example, liquid inside the aerosol generation device 100 may pass through the second vent hole 74, permeate the membrane 40, and move to the outside of the aerosol generation device 100.

[0145] Therefore, the waterproof performance of the aerosol generation device can be improved.

[0146] Referring to Figures 1 to 21, a receptacle connector according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include a housing that opens to one side from a hollow interior, terminals that extend from the interior of the housing to the open side, a first vent hole that penetrates the housing, and a membrane that covers the first vent hole and separates the interior and exterior of the housing.

[0147] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the membrane can contact an inner wall of the housing.

[0148] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the housing may include a recess located on an inner wall of the housing and formed around the first vent hole, and the membrane may be disposed in the recess.

[0149] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the device further includes a support portion having a second vent hole formed therein corresponding to the first vent hole, and the membrane can be in contact with the first vent hole and the second vent hole, respectively.

[0150] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the device may further include a gasket disposed between the membrane and the housing, the gasket having a gasket hole corresponding to the first vent hole.

[0151] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the housing may include a recess located on an outer wall of the housing and formed around the first vent hole, and the membrane may be disposed in the recess.

[0152] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the housing further includes a shell fixed to an outer wall thereof, the shell having a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole, and the membrane can contact the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

[0153] 1 to 21, an aerosol generating device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a body having an insertion space, a heater disposed adjacent to the insertion space inside the body, a battery that supplies power to the heater, a control unit that adjusts the power supplied to the heater, and a receptacle connector disposed on one side of the body, wherein the receptacle connector includes a housing that opens to one side from a hollow interior, a terminal that extends from the interior of the housing to the open side, a first vent hole that penetrates the housing, and a membrane that covers the first vent hole and separates the interior and exterior of the housing.

[0154] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the body may further include a shell fixed to an outer wall of the housing, the shell having a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole, and the membrane may be in contact with the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

[0155] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the device may further include a bracket fixed to the inside of the body and facing one side of the housing in which the first vent hole is formed, and the membrane may be in contact with the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

[0156] The specific embodiments or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct, and the structure or function of any or all elements of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be combined with other elements or combined with each other.

[0157] For example, configuration A described in one embodiment of the present disclosure and drawings and configuration B described in another embodiment of the present disclosure and drawings can be combined with each other. That is, even if a combination between configurations is not directly described, the combination is possible unless it is described that the combination is not possible.

[0158] While the embodiments have been described above in accordance with a number of exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that many other variations and embodiments are possible for those skilled in the art that fall within the scope of the principles of the present disclosure. More particularly, various modifications and variations are possible in the components and / or arrangements of the subject combinations within the scope of the present disclosure, the drawings, and the appended claims. In addition to the modifications and variations of the components and / or arrangements, other uses will also be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. a housing including an opening; a terminal disposed inside the housing and extending toward the opening; a first vent hole formed in the housing; a membrane that covers the first vent hole and separates the interior and exterior of the housing.

2. The receptacle connector of claim 1 , wherein the membrane contacts an inner wall of the housing.

3. the housing includes a recess disposed on an inner wall of the housing around the first vent hole; The receptacle connector of claim 2 , wherein the membrane is disposed in the recess.

4. a support portion including a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole, The receptacle connector according to claim 1 , wherein the membrane is disposed between the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

5. further comprising a gasket disposed between the membrane and the housing; The receptacle connector according to claim 1 , wherein the gasket includes a gasket hole corresponding to the first vent hole.

6. the housing includes a recess disposed in an outer wall of the housing around the first vent hole; The receptacle connector of claim 1 , wherein the membrane is disposed in the recess.

7. further comprising a shell coupled to an outer wall of the housing; the shell includes a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole; The receptacle connector according to claim 1 , wherein the membrane is disposed between the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

8. a body including an insertion space; a heater disposed inside the body adjacent to the insertion space; a battery for powering the heater; a control unit that adjusts the power supplied to the heater; a receptacle connector disposed on one side of the body, The receptacle connector includes: a housing including an opening; a terminal extending inside the housing toward the opening; a first vent hole formed in the housing; a membrane that covers the first vent hole and separates the inside and outside of the housing.

9. The receptacle connector further includes a shell disposed inside the body and coupled to an outer wall of the housing; the shell includes a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole; The aerosol generating device according to claim 8 , wherein the membrane is disposed between the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

10. a bracket fixed to the interior of the body adjacent to the housing; the bracket includes a second vent hole corresponding to the first vent hole; The aerosol generating device according to claim 8 , wherein the membrane is disposed between the first vent hole and the second vent hole.

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