Connecting modules and electronic equipment

Abstract

We provide connection modules and electronic devices that are advantageous for improving versatility, increasing product development efficiency, and reducing product manufacturing costs. [Solution] The connection module includes a first connector and a second connector, the first connector including at least one first terminal having a contact segment extending in a first direction, and the second connector including at least one second terminal having an elastic contact portion at one end of the second terminal, the elastic contact portion contacting the contact segment. In the connection module of the present invention, an adjustable contact area that contacts the elastic contact portion is formed in a first direction by the contact segment, and the second connector can be fitted to the contact segment of the first connector even when the position in the first direction is different.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic signal transmission, and in particular to a connection module and an electronic device.

Background Art

[0002] In electronic devices, connectors with data transmission interfaces are often arranged in product housings to realize transmission of electronic signals.

[0003] To connect a connector to a circuit board inside an electronic device, assembly by soldering using SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and / or DIP (Dual In-line Package) is common. It is necessary to apply solder paste before assembly, and cure the solder paste in a high-temperature furnace to fix the connector to the circuit board. This connection method has low versatility. When the product structure changes and the mounting position of the connector relative to the circuit board changes, the soldering solution needs to be redesigned, which leads to reduced product development efficiency and increased manufacturing costs.

Summary of Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a connection module and an electronic device to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the connector assembly method has low versatility, the product development efficiency is reduced, and the product manufacturing cost is increased.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application is a connection module comprising a first connector and a second connector, wherein The first connector includes at least one first terminal, and the first terminal has an abutment segment extending in a first direction, The second connector provides a connection module that includes at least one second terminal, the second terminal having an elastic contact portion, the elastic contact portion abutting against a contact segment, and an adjustable contact area abutting the elastic contact portion is formed by the contact segment in a first direction, the second connector may be located differently from the first connector in the first direction.

[0006] Optionally, the first connector further includes a first insulating body, a portion of the first terminals is fitted into the first insulating body, and a contact segment is provided on the edge of the first insulating body facing the second connector.

[0007] Optionally, the first insulating body includes a first positioning portion, and the first terminal has a positioning segment provided in accordance with the first positioning portion.

[0008] Optionally, the elastic contact portion is located at the end of the second terminal, and the elastic contact portion includes at least one curved segment, the curved segment elastically contacting the contact segment.

[0009] Optionally, the second connector further includes a second insulating body, and the second terminal is fitted into the second insulating body. The second insulating body is provided with a limiting groove, and a portion of the elastic contact area extends from the limiting groove.

[0010] Optionally, the connection module further includes a housing, the housing includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, the first connector is provided on the first mounting surface, and the second connector is provided on the second mounting surface, and the first and second mounting surfaces are spaced apart at a predetermined distance in a first direction.

[0011] Optionally, the connection module further includes a circuit board, which is provided on a first mounting surface, and the first terminals are connected to the elastic contact portion and the circuit board, respectively.

[0012] Optionally, the housing includes a second positioning portion provided on the first mounting surface, and the circuit board includes a third positioning portion provided in accordance with the second positioning portion.

[0013] Optionally, the first connector is provided on a circuit board, the circuit board is provided with a fourth positioning section, and the first connector is provided with a fifth positioning section that is aligned with the fourth positioning section.

[0014] Optionally, grounding members are provided at both ends of the first connector, and the circuit board is provided with a grounding section connected to the grounding members.

[0015] Optionally, the housing further includes a limiting boss protruding from a second mounting surface, the limiting boss abutting against the outer wall of the second connector.

[0016] Optionally, the housing further includes a sixth positioning portion provided on the second mounting surface, and the second connector includes a seventh positioning portion provided in accordance with the sixth positioning portion.

[0017] Optionally, the housing further includes a first connection portion provided on a second mounting surface, and the second connector includes a second connection portion connected to the first connection portion.

[0018] In a second aspect, the present application provides electronic equipment including a connection module provided in the first aspect of the present application. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] The technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have the following advantages compared to the prior art.

[0020] The connection module provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a first connector and a second connector, the first connector including a first terminal having a contact segment extending in a first direction, and the second connector including a second terminal having an elastic contact portion, the elastic contact portion contacting the contact segment, and an adjustable contact area for contacting the elastic contact portion is formed by the contact segment in a first direction, so that the second connector can be fitted to the contact segment of the first connector even if the position in the first direction is different. The elastic contact portion contacts the contact segment, and the elastic contact can realize an electrical connection between the second terminal and the first terminal, eliminating the need for operations such as welding, thus simplifying the connection process between the first terminal and the second terminal. This is advantageous in improving the versatility of the connection module, increasing the efficiency of product development, and reducing the manufacturing cost of the product.

[0021] The electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application includes the above-described connection module, which allows the first connector and the second connector to be docked at any position in the first direction, and thus provides the technical effects of the above-described connection module. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0022] The drawings herein are incorporated herein and constitute part of this specification, illustrating embodiments conforming to this application, and are used together with this specification to illustrate the principles of this application. To more clearly describe the embodiments of this application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly described below. However, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort. One or more embodiments are illustrated by corresponding drawings, and these examples are not limiting to the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are represented as similar elements. Unless otherwise specified, the drawings are not limited to a specific scale. [Figure 1]This is a schematic structural diagram of an example of the connection module provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 2] This is an exploded perspective view of the connection module provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 3] This is a schematic structural diagram of the first connector provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 4] This is a schematic structural diagram of the second connector provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 5] This is a detailed enlarged view of part A in FIG. 4 provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the first terminal and the second terminal provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 7] This is another schematic structural diagram of the connection module provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 8] This is a detailed enlarged view of part B in FIG. 7 provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 9] This is a top view of the connection module provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 10] This is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C in FIG. 9 provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 11] This is a detailed enlarged view of part F in FIG. 10 provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 12] This is a schematic structural diagram of a further example of the connection module provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 13] This is a cross-sectional view of the connection module in FIG. 12 provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 14] This is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D in FIG. 9 provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 15] This is a cross-sectional view taken along line E-E in FIG. 9 provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 16] This is a schematic structural diagram of the housing provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Figure 17] This is a partial schematic external view of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of the present application. [Modes for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0023] To further clarify the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings of the embodiments of this application, although it is clear that the embodiments described are only a part of the embodiments of this application and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative work based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for realizing different configurations of the Application. To simplify the disclosure, the components and arrangements of specific examples are described below. Of course, these are illustrative only and not intended to limit the Application. Furthermore, in different examples, reference numbers and / or letters may be repeated. Such repetitions are for the purpose of simplification and clarity and do not indicate relationships between the various embodiments and / or configurations being discussed.

[0025] For the sake of clarity, as shown in the drawings, the relative positional relationship or motion of one element or feature to another element or feature can be described using spatially relative relational terms such as “inside,” “outside,” “inside,” “outside,” “below,” “downward,” “up,” “above,” “front,” and “back.” Such spatially relative relational terms imply that different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the drawings are included. For example, if the device in the drawing undergoes a reversal of position, a change in orientation, or a change in motion, these orientation indications will also change accordingly. For example, an element described as “below another element or feature” or “below another element or feature” may subsequently be oriented as “above another element or feature” or “above another element or feature.” Thus, in illustrative terms, “below” may include orientations that are above and orientations that are below. The device may be additionally oriented (90-degree rotation or other directions), and the spatially relative relational descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0026] To address the technical challenges of the prior art, such as the low versatility of connector assembly methods, reduced product development efficiency, and increased product manufacturing costs, this application provides a connection module and electronic equipment. The contact segment 111 of the first connector 1 can provide an adjustable contact area in a first direction with respect to the second connector 2, and even if the position of the second connector 2 in the first direction changes, a matched connection can be achieved through elastic contact with the first connector 1. This reduces the difficulty of assembly, improves the versatility of the connection module, improves product development efficiency, and reduces product manufacturing costs.

[0027] Referring to Figures 1 to 17, a first embodiment of the present invention provides a connection module, which includes a first connector 1 and a second connector 2, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Here, as shown in Figures 7, 10, 12, and 13, the first connector 1 may be used to connect to a circuit board 4 or other signal cables, and the second connector 2 may be a connector having a data transmission interface, the mounting position of which may be designed according to the location of the interface.

[0028] The first connector 1 includes at least one first terminal 11, the first terminal 11 having a contact segment 111 extending in a first direction, and as shown in Figures 1, 6, 10, and 13, the contact segment 111 forms an adjustable contact area for signal connection to the second connector 2 in the first direction, and the second connector 2 can be fitted to the contact segment 111 of the first connector 1 even if the position in the first direction is different.

[0029] The second connector 2 includes at least one second terminal 21, the second terminal 21 is provided with an elastic contact portion 211, the elastic contact portion 211 contacts the contact segment 111, and the second terminal 21 and the first terminal 11 can be electrically connected by elastic contact, eliminating the need for operations such as welding, thus simplifying the connection process between the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 21.

[0030] Furthermore, since the elastic contact portion 211 of the second terminal 21 abuts against the contact segment 111, the SMT process and personnel input in the assembly process can be reduced, and production efficiency can be improved without concern for product deformation after being placed in a high-temperature furnace.

[0031] The first direction may be either vertical or horizontal. The objective of this invention can be achieved as long as the first direction coincides with the direction in which the mounting position of the second connector 2 of the same series product is adjusted. In the following embodiment, the change in height of the mounting surface of the second connector 2 will be used as an example. In this case, the first direction is vertical.

[0032] In some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 2, 3, 4, and 6, the first connector 1 includes a plurality of first terminals 11, the second connector 2 includes a plurality of second terminals 21, and the plurality of second terminals 21 and the plurality of first terminals 11 are in one-to-one correspondence and contact, thereby ensuring that each signal has a dedicated transmission channel, avoiding interference and confusion between signals, and leading to improved accuracy and reliability of signal transmission.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11, the first connector 1 further includes a first insulating body 12, and a portion of the first terminal 11 is fitted into the first insulating body 12 and used to fix and provide the first terminal 11. When the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are provided facing each other, contact between the elastic contact portion 211 and the contact segment 111 is achieved by providing a contact segment 111 on the edge of the first insulating body 12 on the side facing the second connector 2.

[0034] Furthermore, the relative distance setting between the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 must satisfy the pre-compression requirement. That is, when the elastic contact portion 211 comes into contact with the contact segment 111, it enters a pre-compressed state, and the elastic contact portion 211 always tends to move toward the contact segment 111 to restore its deformation.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 3, 6, 7, and 8, the first insulating body 12 includes a first positioning portion 121, and the first terminal 11 has a positioning segment 112 provided in conjunction with the first positioning portion 121, thereby allowing the positioning segment 112 to be positioned and provided, and the positioning segment 112 facilitates the precise positioning and connection of the first terminal 11 to the circuit board 4 or other signal cables.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, with reference to Figures 7 and 8, if there are multiple first terminals 11, there are also multiple first positioning units 121, thereby enabling the positioning of multiple positioning segments 112. To reduce the difficulty of manufacturing the first positioning units 121, multiple first positioning units 121 and the first insulating body 12 can be manufactured in an integral molding process.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present invention, with reference to Figure 6, if the contact segment 111 and the positioning segment 112 are provided at different positions on the first connector 1, the contact segment 111 and the positioning segment 112 can be connected by the first connecting portion 113, thereby facilitating the placement of the first connector 1 to the first terminal 11.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present invention, a first limiting section 114 is provided at the free end of the contact segment 111 to prevent the contact segment 111 from falling out of the first insulating body 12. As shown in Figures 6, 10, and 13, the first limiting section 114 is embedded in the first insulating body 12 to prevent the free end of the contact segment 111 from falling out of the first insulating body 12.

[0039] Furthermore, the first connector 1 can act as an intermediate connector to enable signal transmission between the second connector 2 and the circuit board 4 or other signal cables. The cooperation between the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 enables docking at any position in the first direction (for example, at any height). Even if the mounting position of the second connector 2 and / or the first connector 1 changes, a reliable connection is ensured by the elastic contact between the elastic contact portion 211 and the contact segment 111 extending in the first direction, and signal transmission between the second connector 2 and the circuit board 4 or other cables is not limited by the adjustment of the product panel.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 4, 6, 10, and 11, the elastic contact portion 211 is located at the end of the second terminal 21 and includes at least one curved segment, the curved segment elastically contacts the abutment segment 111. The design of the curved segment allows the second terminal 21 to have excellent elasticity and adaptability upon contact, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0041] Furthermore, the curved segment design also plays a role in distributing stress. When the elastic contact portion 211 is subjected to an external force from the contact segment 111, the curved segment can distribute the stress over a wider area, thereby reducing the risk of stress concentration. This is advantageous in extending the service life of the second terminal 21 and improving its reliability.

[0042] Furthermore, the elastic contact portion 211 may be formed by connecting one or more curved segments, thereby giving the elastic contact portion 211 the ability to deform in a second direction (the second direction is not parallel to the first direction), that is, the elastic contact portion 211 can come into contact with the contact segment 111 in a pre-compressed state, and all of these can achieve the objectives of the present invention.

[0043] Furthermore, the second direction is preferably perpendicular to the first direction, and if the first direction is perpendicular, the second direction is horizontal. This means that a small amount of horizontal pre-compression by the elastic contact portion 211 can achieve secure docking between the elastic contact portion 211 and the contact segment 111, reducing internal stress on the elastic contact portion 211, which is advantageous for ensuring the service life of the elastic contact portion 211 and the second terminal 21.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 4, 5, 10, and 11, the second connector 2 further includes a second insulating body 22, and a second terminal 21 is fitted into the second insulating body 22 and used to fix and provide the second terminal 21. The second insulating body 22 is provided with a limiting groove 221, and a portion of the elastic contact portion 211 extends from the limiting groove 221, thereby limiting the elastic contact portion 211. When the elastic contact portion 211 contacts the contact segment 111, the guiding action of the groove walls on both sides of the limiting groove 221 allows the elastic contact portion 211 to be compressed or restored along the second direction.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 4 and 5, when the second connector 2 is provided with a plurality of second terminals 21, the second insulating body 22 is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves 221 accordingly, and by separating the plurality of elastic contact portions 211 from each other, it is possible to avoid electrical connection or crosstalk occurring due to the distance between two adjacent elastic contact portions 211 being too small.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 6, 10, and 11, the elastic contact portion 211 includes, in order, a second curved segment 2112, a first curved segment 2111, and a second limiting section 2113, of which the first curved segment 2111 abuts against the contact segment 111, and the first curved segment 2111 can avoid stress concentration at the abutment point of the elastic contact portion 211. The second curved segment 2112 is connected between the second connecting portion 212 and the first curved segment 2111, and the elastic contact portion 211 can be compressed or deformed by changing the degree of curvature of the second curved segment 2112. The second limiting section 2113 extends into the inside of the limiting groove 221, and can prevent the end of the elastic contact portion 211 from protruding from the limiting groove 221.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 1, 2, 7, 10, 12, and 13, the connection module further includes a housing 3, the housing 3 includes a first mounting surface 31 and a second mounting surface 32, the first connector 1 is provided on the first mounting surface 31 and the second connector 2 is provided on the second mounting surface 32, the first mounting surface 31 and the second mounting surface 32 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance in a first direction. The magnitude of the predetermined distance can be designed according to a predetermined position of the product interface. When the position of the second mounting surface 32 in the first direction changes due to the position adjustment of the interface, the contact position of the elastic contact portion 211 of the second terminal 21 with respect to the contact segment 111 of the first terminal 11 changes. In addition, product development efficiency can be increased and product manufacturing costs can be reduced without adjusting the structure of other components.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 7, 9, and 10, if L1 is a predetermined distance between the first mounting surface 31 and the second mounting surface 32, the height difference (step) between the first mounting surface 31 and the second mounting surface 32 in the vertical direction (i.e., the first direction) is relatively large, and the elastic contact portion 211 contacts the central part of the contact segment 111.

[0049] In several other embodiments of the present application, with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, when the height of the second mounting surface 32 in the first direction is reduced through structural adjustment of the product, if the preset distance between the first mounting surface 31 and the second mounting surface 32 is defined as L2, L2 < L1. At this time, the difference in height in the vertical direction (i.e., the first direction) between the first mounting surface 31 and the second mounting surface 32 is relatively small, and the elastic contact portion 211 abuts against the lower part of the abutment segment 111.

[0050] In several other embodiments of the present application, when the height of the second mounting surface 32 in the first direction is increased through structural adjustment of the product, if the preset distance between the first mounting surface 31 and the second mounting surface 32 is defined as L3, L3 > L1. At this time, the difference in height in the vertical direction (i.e., the first direction) between the first mounting surface 31 and the second mounting surface 32 is further increased, and the elastic contact portion 211 abuts against the upper part of the abutment segment 111.

[0051] It should be noted that the extension length of the abutment segment 111 in the first direction can be set according to the product design requirements. As long as it covers the maximum height adjustment range of products of the same series, the connection module can be used universally across the entire product series. For example, for different products of the same series, if the preset distances of the second mounting surface 32 relative to the first mounting surface 31 include 3.2mm, 4.2mm, 5.2mm, and 6.2mm, the extension distance (i.e., the length) of the abutment segment 111 in the first direction needs to exceed at least 3mm so as to cover the maximum height adjustment range of the products of the series, which enables the connection module to be used universally across the entire product series.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 1, 2, 7, and 8, the connection module further includes a circuit board 4, which is mounted on a first mounting surface 31, and the first terminal 11 is connected to the elastic contact portion 211 and the circuit board 4, respectively. This allows signals to be transmitted between the second connector 2, the first connector 1, and the circuit board 4. Furthermore, compared to connection methods via cables, the circuit board 4 allows for the compact integration of multiple electronic elements, contributing to improved system integration. The leads and lines of the circuit board 4 constitute an efficient signal transmission network, ensuring accurate signal transmission.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 2, 7, and 12, the housing 3 includes a second positioning portion 33 provided on a first mounting surface 31, and the circuit board 4 includes a third positioning portion 41 provided in accordance with the second positioning portion 33. This allows the circuit board 4 to be assembled and positioned on the first mounting surface 31.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 2, 7, and 12, the second positioning portion 33 and the third positioning portion 41 are fitted together in a concave-concave manner, with one of the second positioning portion 33 and the third positioning portion 41 being a structure such as a convex positioning column or positioning block, and the other being a structure such as a concave positioning hole or positioning groove. The objective of the present application can be achieved if the positioning and assembly of the circuit board 4 and the housing 3 can be achieved.

[0055] As one specific embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 7, 16, and 17, in order to avoid the thickness and appearance of the housing 3 being affected by the provision of structures such as positioning holes and positioning grooves on the first mounting surface 31, it is preferable that a positioning column (i.e., a second positioning portion 33) is provided on the inner surface of the housing 3 (i.e., the first mounting surface 31), and a positioning hole (i.e., a third positioning portion 41) is provided on the circuit board 4 that fits into the positioning column. Furthermore, the third positioning portion 41 is provided on both ends in the longitudinal direction of the circuit board 4, so that both ends of the circuit board 4 and the housing 3 can be positioned and connected, which is advantageous in improving the accuracy of positioning between the circuit board 4 and the housing 3.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figures 1, 2, 7, and 8, the first connector 1 is provided on a circuit board 4, the circuit board 4 is provided with a plurality of conductive portions 44, and the positioning segments 112 at a plurality of first terminals 11 are crimped to the plurality of conductive portions 44 by a plurality of first positioning portions 121, thereby achieving a one-to-one correspondence between the plurality of positioning segments 112 and the plurality of conductive portions 44, and improving the accuracy of the connection between the first connector 1 and the circuit board 4. The positioning segments 112 and the conductive portions 44 can be further welded, which is advantageous for improving the connection stability between the first terminals 11 and the circuit board 4.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, with reference to Figures 2, 3, 9, and 14, a fourth positioning portion 42 is provided on the circuit board 4, and a fifth positioning portion 13 is provided on the first connector 1 in accordance with the fourth positioning portion 42. This allows the first connector 1 and the circuit board 4 to be assembled and positioned, and to connect a plurality of positioning segments 112 and a plurality of conductive portions 44 in correspondence.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 2, 3, 9, and 14, the fourth positioning portion 42 and the fifth positioning portion 13 are fitted together in a concave-concave manner. One of the fourth positioning portion 42 and the fifth positioning portion 13 is a structure such as a convex positioning column or positioning block, and the other is a structure such as a concave positioning hole or positioning groove. The objective of the present application can be achieved if the circuit board 4 and the first connector 1 can be positioned and assembled.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, since the circuit board 4 has a laminated structure, it is difficult to manufacture a protruding positioning structure. Therefore, it is preferable to make the fourth positioning portion 42 of the circuit board 4 a positioning hole and the fifth positioning portion 13 of the first connector 1 a positioning column integrally molded with the first insulating body 12. By fitting the fifth positioning portion 13 of the first connector 1 into the fourth positioning portion 42 of the circuit board 4, accurate positioning between the first connector 1 and the circuit board 4 is achieved.

[0060] As one specific embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 2 and 3, fifth positioning portions 13 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the first connector 1, thereby enabling the positioning and connection of both sides of the first connector 1 and both sides of the circuit board 4, which is advantageous in improving the accuracy of positioning between the first connector 1 and the circuit board 4.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figures 2, 3, 7, and 9, grounding members 14 are provided at both ends of the first connector 1, and a grounding portion 43 is provided on the circuit board 4 that is connected to the grounding members 14. This not only effectively prevents electrostatic and electromagnetic interference from occurring within the connection module, but also prevents the first connector 1 from tilting by connecting the grounding members 14 at both ends of the first connector 1 to the circuit board 4. Furthermore, in order to improve the connection stability between the grounding members 14 and the grounding portion 43, it is possible to fix and connect the grounding members 14 and the grounding portion 43 by methods such as welding.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 2, 7, 9, 12, and 16, the housing 3 further includes a limiting boss 34 protruding from the second mounting surface 32, the limiting boss 34 abutting against the outer wall of the second connector 2. This allows the second connector 2 to be assembled and positioned on the second mounting surface 32.

[0063] In some preferred embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 2, 7, 9, 12, and 16, the second mounting surface 32 is provided with two limiting bosses 34, which are located on either side of the second connector 2 and can abut against the outer walls on either side of the second connector 2.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, with reference to Figure 16, the limiting boss 34 includes a positioning surface 341 and a guide surface 342, the positioning surface 341 being in contact with the outer wall of the second connector 2, and the guide surface 342 being inclined to facilitate the operator placing the second connector 2 into the positioning space enclosed by the positioning surface 341 and the second mounting surface 32.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 2, 4, 9, and 15, the housing 3 further includes a sixth positioning portion 36 provided on the second mounting surface 32, and the second connector 2 includes a seventh positioning portion 24 provided in accordance with the sixth positioning portion 36, thereby precisely positioning the second connector 2 and the housing 3, and thereby ensuring accurate docking between the second connector 2 and the first connector 1.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 2, 4, 9, and 15, the sixth positioning portion 36 and the seventh positioning portion 24 are fitted together in a concave-concave manner. One of the sixth positioning portion 36 and the seventh positioning portion 24 is a structure such as a convex positioning column or positioning block, and the other is a structure such as a concave positioning hole or positioning groove. The objective of the present application can be achieved if the housing 3 and the second connector 2 can be positioned and assembled.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 2, 4, 9, and 15, the seventh positioning portion 24 is a positioning column integrally molded with the second insulating body 22, which avoids adverse effects on the internal terminal arrangement when positioning holes or grooves are provided in the second connector 2. The sixth positioning portion 36 is a blind hole recessed in the second mounting surface 32, which not only allows for positioning and connecting the second connector 2 and the second mounting surface 32, but also avoids adverse effects on the appearance of the housing 3 due to the provision of the sixth positioning portion 36.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 2, 4, 9, 15, and 16, the housing 3 further includes a first connection portion 35 provided on a second mounting surface 32, and the second connector 2 includes a second connection portion 23 connected to the first connection portion 35. A fixed connection can be achieved between the second connector 2 and the housing 3, preventing the second connector 2 from shifting during use and affecting the performance of the electronic device.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 2, 4, 9, 15, and 16, the first connector 35 and the second connector 23 are detachably connected via screw members or snap-in members to facilitate maintenance and replacement of the second connector 2.

[0070] As one specific embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 2, 4, 9, 15, and 16, the first connecting portion 35 is a column with a screw hole protruding from the second mounting surface 32, and the second connecting portion 23 is a connecting plate provided on both sides of the second connector 2, the connecting plate having a through hole. The second connector 2 and the housing 3 can be fixed and connected by passing a screw through the second connecting portion 23 and the first connecting portion 35 in sequence.

[0071] Referring to Figures 1 to 17, a second embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device including the connection module described in the above embodiment. Here, the housing 3 may function as a case or panel for the electronic device, and the second connector 2 may function as a data transmission interface for the electronic device. As shown in Figure 17, the external data transmission interface extends into the housing 3 via the interface section 37 and can dock with the second connector 2, and further, signal transmission between the external device and the electronic device is realized by transmitting signals to the circuit board 4 via the second connector 2 and the first connector 1.

[0072] The electronic device may be a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, television, or other device that needs to transmit signals. If the height of the second mounting surface 32 inside the housing 3 changes due to the design of the product thickness or adjustment of the connection height, the first terminal 11 of the first connector 1 has a contact segment 111 extending in the first direction, so it can act as an intermediate connector to enable signal transmission between the second connector 2 and the circuit board 4. The second connector 2 and the first connector 1 can be docked at any height position, improving the adaptability of the connection module to different mounting surface heights, increasing utilization, and reducing the cost of redesigning the connector when the height of the mounting surface of the housing 3 changes.

[0073] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 17, the connection module is a Type-C connection module, where the second connector 2 has a Type-C interface, has forward and reverse insertion capabilities, supports USB 3.1 or higher high-speed data transmission standards, and achieves a maximum transmission speed of 10 Gbps. Furthermore, since Type-C can be connected to a variety of devices such as mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, and televisions, the versatility of the interface is improved and the range of applications is broader.

[0074] Referring to Figures 1 to 17, in some embodiments of the present invention, the method for assembling the above-mentioned connection module is as follows.

[0075] Step 1: The circuit board 4 is placed on the first mounting surface 31, and the circuit board 4 and housing 3 are assembled and positioned using the second positioning section 33 and the third positioning section 41.

[0076] Step 2: The first connector 1 is installed on the circuit board 4, and the circuit board 4 and the first connector 1 are assembled and positioned using the fourth positioning part 42 and the fifth positioning part 13. Multiple positioning segments 112 are crimped onto multiple conductive parts 44 of the circuit board 4 using multiple first positioning parts 121, and the grounding member 14 is crimped onto the grounding part 43 of the circuit board 4. If necessary, the positioning segments 112 and conductive parts 44 are welded together, and the grounding member 14 and grounding part 43 are welded together.

[0077] Step 3: The second connector 2 is pre-positioned by the limiting boss 34, and then the seventh positioning portion 24 of the second connector 2 is fitted with the sixth positioning portion 36 of the second mounting surface 32. During the mounting process, a predetermined pressure must be applied to the second connector 2 so that the elastic contact portion 211 is in a pre-compressed state and in contact with the contact segment 111 of the first terminal 11.

[0078] Step 4: Insert the screws into the second connector 23 and the first connector 35 in order to secure and connect the second connector 2 and the housing 3.

[0079] It should be understood that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific exemplary embodiments only and are not intended to be limiting. Unless the context expressly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “one,” “one,” and “the foregoing” may also mean the plural forms as used in the specification. The terms “equip,” “include,” and “have” are inclusive and thus indicate the presence of the described features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein should not be construed as having to be performed in a specific order in which they are described or explained unless the order of execution is expressly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0080] Terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used herein to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, but these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another region, layer, or segment. Terms such as "first," "second," and other numeral terms do not imply a sequence or order unless explicitly indicated by the context. Thus, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment described below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teaching of the exemplary embodiments.

[0081] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement it. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Thus, the present application is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but conforms to the broadest scope that is consistent with the principles and novel features shown herein. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0082] 1. First connector 11 1st terminal 111 Contact Segment 112 Positioning Segments 113 First connection section 114 Section 1 of the Restrictions 12. First insulating body 121 First positioning unit 13. Fifth positioning section 14 Grounding member 2. Second connector 21 2nd terminal 211 Elastic contact area 2111 First Curved Segment 2112 Second Curved Segment 2113 Section 2 of the Restrictions 212 Second connection section 22 Second insulating body 221 Restriction groove 23 Second connection section 24. Seventh positioning section 3 Housing 31 First mounting surface 32 Second mounting surface 33 Second positioning section 34 Restricted Bosses 341 Positioning surface 342 Guide surface 35. First connection section 36. Sixth positioning section 37 Interface section 4 Circuit boards 41 Third positioning section 42 Fourth positioning unit 43 Grounding part 44 Conductive section

Claims

1. A connection module including a first connector and a second connector, The first connector includes at least one first terminal, the first terminal having a contact segment extending in a first direction, The connection module is characterized in that the second connector includes at least one second terminal, the second terminal is provided with an elastic contact portion, the elastic contact portion abuts against a contact segment, and an adjustable contact area abutting the elastic contact portion is formed by the contact segment in the first direction, and the second connector may be in a different position from the first connector in the first direction.

2. The connection module according to claim 1, wherein the first connector further includes a first insulating body, a portion of the first terminal is fitted into the first insulating body, and the contact segment is provided on the edge of the first insulating body facing the second connector.

3. The connection module according to claim 2, characterized in that the first insulating body includes a first positioning portion, and the first terminal has a positioning segment provided in accordance with the first positioning portion.

4. The connection module according to claim 1, wherein the elastic contact portion is located at the end of the second terminal, and the elastic contact portion includes at least one curved segment, the curved segment elastically contacts the contact segment.

5. The second connector further includes a second insulating body, and the second terminal is fitted into the second insulating body. The connection module according to claim 1, characterized in that the second insulating body is provided with a limiting groove, and a part of the elastic contact portion extends from the limiting groove.

6. The connection module according to claim 1, further comprising a housing, the housing comprising a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, the first connector being provided on the first mounting surface, the second connector being provided on the second mounting surface, and the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface being spaced apart by a predetermined distance in a first direction.

7. The connection module according to claim 6, further comprising a circuit board, wherein the circuit board is provided on the first mounting surface, and the first terminals are connected to the elastic contact portion and the circuit board, respectively.

8. The connection module according to claim 7, characterized in that the housing includes a second positioning portion provided on the first mounting surface, and the circuit board includes a third positioning portion provided in accordance with the second positioning portion.

9. The connection module according to claim 7, characterized in that the first connector is provided on the circuit board, the circuit board is provided with a fourth positioning portion, and the first connector is provided with a fifth positioning portion that is provided in accordance with the fourth positioning portion.

10. The connection module according to claim 9, characterized in that grounding members are provided at both ends of the first connector, and the circuit board is provided with a grounding portion connected to the grounding members.

11. The connection module according to claim 6, wherein the housing further includes a limiting boss protruding from the second mounting surface, the limiting boss abuts against the outer wall of the second connector.

12. The connection module according to claim 6, wherein the housing further includes a sixth positioning portion provided on the second mounting surface, and the second connector includes a seventh positioning portion provided in accordance with the sixth positioning portion.

13. The connection module according to claim 6, wherein the housing further includes a first connection portion provided on the second mounting surface, and the second connector includes a second connection portion connected in correspondence with the first connection portion.

14. An electronic device, characterized in that it includes a connection module as described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

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