Electronic device

Abstract

To provide an electronic device including a connector which achieves reduction of the number of components of a waterproof member.SOLUTION: An electronic device 10 includes: a case 600; and a connector 100 attached to the case 600. The connector 100 includes: a housing 200; and a waterproof member 300. The waterproof member 300 has: at least one first contact part 310; at least one second contact part 320; at least one third contact part 330; and at least one fourth contact part 340. When the connector 100 and a mating connector 800 are fitted, the third contact part 330 is pressed to a side part 230 of the housing 200 of the connector 100 in a second direction by elasticity of the waterproof member 300. When the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are fitted, the fourth contact part 340 is pressed to and contacts with the mating connector 800 in the second direction by elasticity of the waterproof member 300.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device equipped with a connector having a waterproof member. [Background technology]

[0002] As shown in FIG. 18, Patent Document 1 discloses this type of electronic device 900. The electronic device 900 includes a housing 910 and a housing-side connector section (connector) 920. The connector 920 is attached to a wall surface 912 of the housing 910. The connector 920 can be fitted to a cable-side connector section (mating connector) (not shown) along the Z direction. The connector 920 includes a housing-side housing section (housing) 922, a first waterproof rubber 924, a second waterproof rubber 925, and an inter-connector waterproof rubber 926. A waterproof structure is formed between the housing 922 and the wall surface 912 by the first waterproof rubber 924 and the second waterproof rubber 925 of the connector 920. When the connector 920 is fitted to the mating connector, a waterproof structure is formed between the housing 922 of the connector 920 and the cable-side housing (not shown) of the mating connector by the inter-connector waterproof rubber 926. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-112484 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In connectors for electronic devices such as the electronic device 900 of Patent Document 1, there is a demand for reducing the number of waterproofing members.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENTS Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device equipped with a connector in which the number of waterproofing members is reduced. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention provides a first electronic device, An electronic device comprising a case and a connector attached to the case, The case has a main portion, The main portion has a front surface and a back surface in a first direction, The main portion has an opening, the opening penetrates the main portion in the first direction, the connector is matable with a mating connector inserted through the opening along the first direction, The connector includes a housing and a waterproof member. The housing has a bottom and a side. the bottom portion is located away from the back surface of the main portion in the first direction; the side portion extends from the bottom portion toward the back surface of the main portion in the first direction, The waterproof member has elasticity and is attached to the housing. the waterproof member is sandwiched between the bottom portion and the back surface of the main portion in the first direction, When the connector and the mating connector are fitted to each other, the waterproofing member is sandwiched between the mating connector and the side portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the waterproofing member has at least one first contact portion, at least one second contact portion, at least one third contact portion, and at least one fourth contact portion; the first contact portion is pressed against and in contact with the bottom portion in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member, the second contact portion is pressed against and in contact with the back surface of the main portion in the first direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member, the third contact portion is in contact with the side portion in the second direction, At the time of fitting, the third contact portion is pressed against the side portion in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member, the fourth contact portion protrudes inward from the opening portion in the second direction, During the fitting, the fourth contact portion is pressed against and contacts the mating connector in the second direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member. Provide electronic equipment.

[0007] The present invention also provides a second electronic device, the first electronic device being: The rear surface of the main portion and the side portion of the housing are positioned apart in the first direction. Provide electronic equipment.

[0008] Furthermore, the present invention provides a third electronic device, which is the first or second electronic device, The waterproof member has a recess, the recess is located on the opposite side of the fourth contact portion in the second direction, The recess is located away from the side. Provide electronic equipment.

[0009] Furthermore, the present invention provides a fourth electronic device, which is any one of the first to third electronic devices, The at least one third contact portion is two in number, The third contact portions are spaced apart from each other in the first direction, A space is formed between the waterproof member and the side portion, The space is located between the third contact portions in the first direction. Provide electronic equipment.

[0010] Furthermore, the present invention provides a fifth electronic device, which is any one of the first to fourth electronic devices, The first contact portion is located closer to the fourth contact portion than to the side portion in the second direction. Provide electronic equipment.

[0011] Furthermore, the present invention provides a sixth electronic device, which is any one of the first to fifth electronic devices, The second contact portion is located at the same position as the first contact portion in the second direction. Provide electronic equipment.

[0012] Furthermore, the present invention provides a seventh electronic device, which is any one of the first to sixth electronic devices, The case further includes a receiving portion, The receiving portion faces inward in the second direction, The waterproof member further includes a receiving portion, The received portion faces outward in the second direction, the received portion is provided adjacent to the second contact portion and between the second contact portion and the side portion in the second direction, During the fitting, the received portion is pressed against the receiving portion. Provide electronic equipment.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention provides an eighth electronic device, which is any one of the first to seventh electronic devices, the waterproofing member has a first convex portion, a second convex portion, a third convex portion, a fourth convex portion, and at least one fifth convex portion, each of the first protrusion and the second protrusion protrudes outward in the first direction; each of the third convex portion and the fourth convex portion protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction; The fifth protrusion protrudes inward in the second direction, The at least one first contact portion is two in number, the first contact portion is provided on each of the first convex portion and the third convex portion, The at least one second contact portion is two in number, the second contact portion is provided on each of the second convex portion and the fourth convex portion, The at least one third contact portion is two in number, the third contact portion is provided on each of the third convex portion and the fourth convex portion, the fourth contact portion is provided on the fifth protrusion, a first constriction portion is formed between the first convex portion and the third convex portion, a second constriction portion is formed between the second convex portion and the fourth convex portion, A recess is formed between the third protrusion and the fourth protrusion. Provide electronic equipment.

[0014] The present invention also provides a ninth electronic device, which is the eighth electronic device, The fifth protrusion has an obtuse angled apex. Provide electronic equipment.

[0015] The present invention also provides a tenth electronic device, which is the eighth electronic device, The at least one fourth contact portion is a plurality of fourth contact portions, The at least one fifth protrusion is a plurality of fifth protrusions, The fourth contact portions are provided on the fifth protrusions. Provide electronic equipment.

[0016] Furthermore, the present invention provides an eleventh electronic device, which is any one of the eighth to tenth electronic devices, Before the waterproofing member is attached to the housing, a distance in the first direction from a tip of the first convex portion to a tip of the second convex portion is longer than a distance in the first direction from a tip of the third convex portion to a tip of the fourth convex portion. Provide electronic equipment.

[0017] Furthermore, the present invention provides a twelfth electronic device, which is any one of the first to eleventh electronic devices, Before the waterproofing member is attached to the housing, the waterproofing member has a shape that is mirror-symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction. Provide electronic equipment.

[0018] Furthermore, the present invention provides a thirteenth electronic device, which is any one of the first to third electronic devices, The waterproof member has a clamped portion, The clamped portion is clamped between the case and the side portion in the first direction. Provide electronic equipment. Effect of the Invention

[0019] The electronic device of the present invention is configured as follows: the waterproof member has at least one first contact, at least one second contact, at least one third contact, and at least one fourth contact; the first contact is pressed against the bottom of the housing of the connector in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member, and is in contact with the bottom of the housing of the connector; the second contact is pressed against the back surface of the main part of the case in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member, and is in contact with the side of the housing of the connector in the second direction; when the connector and the mating connector are mated, the third contact is pressed against the side of the housing of the connector in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member; when the connector and the mating connector are mated, the fourth contact is pressed against the mating connector in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproof member, and is in contact with the mating connector. That is, in the electronic device of the present invention, the waterproof structure between the connector and the case and the waterproof structure between the connector and the mating connector are realized by one waterproof member. Therefore, the electronic device of the present invention includes a connector with a reduced number of waterproofing components. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which the connector of the electronic device and the mating connector are not mated. [Diagram 2] Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the assembly of Fig. 1 taken along line AA, in which a part of the electronic device is shown in an enlarged manner. [Diagram 3]2 is another perspective view of the assembly of FIG 1, in which the connector and the mating connector are mated with each other. [Figure 4] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the assembly taken along line BB in Fig. 3. In the figure, a part of the electronic device and the mating connector are shown in an enlarged manner. [Diagram 5] Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device included in the assembly of Fig. 2. In the figure, a part of the electronic device is shown in an enlarged manner. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the electronic device of FIG. 5. [Figure 7] 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a waterproof member included in the electronic device of FIG. 6. [Figure 8] 11 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device included in an assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a part of the electronic device is shown in an enlarged manner. [Figure 9] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a waterproof member included in the electronic device of Fig. 8. The waterproof member in the drawing shows a state before being attached to a connector. [Figure 10] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device included in an assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, in which a part of the electronic device is shown in an enlarged manner. [Figure 11] Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a waterproof member included in the electronic device of Fig. 10. The waterproof member in the drawing shows a state before being attached to a connector. [Figure 12] 13 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device included in an assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which a part of the electronic device is shown in an enlarged manner. [Figure 13] Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a waterproof member included in the electronic device of Fig. 12. The waterproof member in the drawing shows a state before being attached to a connector. [Figure 14] 13 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device included in an assembly according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which a part of the electronic device is shown in an enlarged manner. [Figure 15] Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a waterproofing member included in the electronic device of Fig. 14. The waterproofing member in the drawing shows a state before being attached to a connector. [Figure 16] 13 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device included in an assembly according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, in which a part of the electronic device is shown in an enlarged manner. [Figure 17] Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a waterproofing member included in the electronic device of Fig. 16. The waterproofing member in the drawing shows a state before being attached to a connector. [Figure 18] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device of Patent Document 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] (First embodiment) As shown in FIG. 1, an assembly 870 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10 and a mating connector 800.

[0022] As shown in Fig. 2, the mating connector 800 of this embodiment includes a mating housing 810 and a plurality of mating terminals 820. The mating housing 810 has abutting portions 812 facing outward in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In this embodiment, the first direction is the Z direction. The first direction is also the up-down direction. Here, the up is the +Z direction and the down is the -Z direction. The mating terminals 820 are held in the mating housing 810.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 6, electronic device 10 of the present embodiment includes a case 600 and a connector 100. As shown in FIG.

[0024] 6, case 600 of the present embodiment is made of resin. Case 600 has a main portion 610.

[0025] As shown in Fig. 5, the main portion 610 of this embodiment has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the first direction. The main portion 610 has a front surface 612 and a back surface 614 in the first direction. The front surface 612 faces outward in the first direction. That is, the front surface 612 faces upward in the vertical direction. The back surface 614 faces inward in the first direction. That is, the back surface 614 faces downward in the vertical direction. The main portion 610 has an opening 616. The opening 616 penetrates the main portion 610 in the first direction.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 5, the connector 100 of this embodiment is attached to a case 600. The connector 100 is mounted on a substrate 850. As can be seen from Figs. 2 and 4, the connector 100 can be mated with a mating connector 800 inserted through an opening 616 along a first direction. More specifically, the connector 100 can be mated with a mating connector 800 inserted from above through the opening 616 along the up-down direction.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 6, the connector 100 includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproof member 300. The waterproof member 300 is made of a plastic material.

[0028] 6, the housing 200 of the present embodiment is made of an insulating material. As shown in FIG.

[0029] 5, the bottom 210 of the present embodiment has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the first direction. The bottom 210 is located near an end of the connector 100 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The bottom 210 is located away from the back surface 614 of the main portion 610 in the first direction.

[0030] 6, the side portion 230 of this embodiment has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed along the first direction. As shown in FIG. 5, the side portion 230 extends from the bottom portion 210 toward the back surface 614 of the main portion 610 in the first direction. That is, the side portion 230 extends upward from the bottom portion 210 in the up-down direction. There is a gap 170 between the case 600 and the side portion 230 of the housing 200. That is, the back surface 614 of the main portion 610 and the side portion 230 of the housing 200 are positioned apart from each other in the first direction.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 5, the side 230 rises upward from the outer end of the bottom 210 in the second direction, so that the portion formed by the bottom 210 and the side 230 forms an L-shaped cross section in a plane including the first direction. The portion formed by the case 600 and the bottom 210 and the side 230 of the housing 200 forms a substantially concave cross section in a plane including the first direction. Here, the substantially concave cross section opens inward in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In other words, the portion formed by the case 600 and the bottom 210 and the side 230 of the housing 200 forms a groove-shaped recess that accommodates the waterproof member 300.

[0032] 5, each of the terminals 500 in this embodiment is made of metal. The terminals 500 are held in the housing 200. As shown in FIG. 4, when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated, the terminals 500 are connected to the mating terminals 820.

[0033] 6, the waterproof member 300 of the present embodiment has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners when viewed in the first direction. The waterproof member 300 has elasticity. The waterproof member 300 is made of rubber without any joints. That is, the waterproof member 300 is a one-piece member. As shown in FIG. 5, the waterproof member 300 is attached to the housing 200.

[0034] 7, the waterproofing member 300 has a mirror-symmetric shape with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction before the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200. In this embodiment, the plane perpendicular to the first direction is the XY plane. The XY plane is also a horizontal plane.

[0035] 5, the waterproof member 300 is sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. More specifically, the waterproof member 300 is in contact with and sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. In other words, a waterproof structure is formed between the connector 100 and the case 600 by the waterproof member 300.

[0036] As shown in Fig. 4, when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated, the waterproof member 300 is sandwiched between the mating connector 800 and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. That is, when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated, a waterproof structure is formed between the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 by the waterproof member 300. In this manner, in the electronic device 10 of the present embodiment, the waterproof structure between the connector 100 and the case 600 and the waterproof structure between the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are realized by one waterproof member 300. In other words, when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated, one waterproof member 300 is in contact with the three of the connector 100, the case 600, and the mating connector 800.

[0037] 7, the waterproofing member 300 has two first contact portions 310, two second contact portions 320, two third contact portions 330, and one fourth contact portion 340. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that the waterproofing member 300 has at least one first contact portion 310, at least one second contact portion 320, at least one third contact portion 330, and at least one fourth contact portion 340.

[0038] As shown in Fig. 7, the first contact portions 310 in this embodiment are spaced apart from each other in the second direction before the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200. As shown in Fig. 5, when the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the first contact portions 310 are spaced apart from each other in the second direction.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 5, the first contact portion 310 is pressed against and in contact with the bottom portion 210 in the first direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300.

[0040] 7, the first contact portion 310 of the present embodiment includes a first main contact portion 312 and a first sub-contact portion 314. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first contact portion 310 does not necessarily have to include the first sub-contact portion 314.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 7, the first main contact 312 of the present embodiment is Waterproof member 300 That is, the first main contact portion 312 defines a first direction outer end. Waterproof member 300 The first main contact 312 defines a lower end in the up-down direction. The first main contact 312 is located between the third contact 330 and the fourth contact 340 in the second direction. The first main contact 312 is located more inward in the second direction than the third contact 330. The first main contact 312 is located more outward in the second direction than the fourth contact 340. As shown in Fig. 5, the first main contact 312 is located more outward in the second direction than the opening 616.

[0042] 5, the first main contact 312 of the first contact portion 310 is located between the side portion 230 and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The first main contact 312 of the first contact portion 310 is located closer to the fourth contact portion 340 than to the side portion 230 in the second direction. More specifically, in a state in which the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the first main contact 312 of the first contact portion 310 is located closer to the fourth contact portion 340 than to the side portion 230 in the second direction.

[0043] 7, the first sub-contact portion 314 in this embodiment is located outside the first main contact portion 312 in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314 is located between the third contact portion 330 and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314 is located inside the third contact portion 330 in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314 is located outside the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0044] As shown in Fig. 7, the second contact portions 320 in this embodiment are spaced apart from each other in the second direction before the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200. As shown in Fig. 5, when the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the second contact portions 320 are spaced apart from each other in the second direction.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 5, the second contact portion 320 is pressed against and in contact with the rear surface 614 of the main portion 610 in the first direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300.

[0046] 7, the second contact portion 320 of the present embodiment includes a second main contact portion 322 and a second sub-contact portion 324. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second contact portion 320 does not necessarily have to include the second sub-contact portion 324.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 7, the second main contact 322 of the present embodiment is Waterproof member 300 That is, the second main contact portion 322 defines an outer end in the first direction. Waterproof member 300 The second main contact 322 defines an upper end in the up-down direction. The second main contact 322 is located between the third contact 330 and the fourth contact 340 in the second direction. The second main contact 322 is located more inward in the second direction than the third contact 330. The second main contact 322 is located more outward in the second direction than the fourth contact 340. As shown in Fig. 5, the second main contact 322 is located more outward in the second direction than the opening 616.

[0048] 5, the second main contact 322 of the second contact portion 320 is located between the side portion 230 and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The second main contact 322 of the second contact portion 320 is located closer to the fourth contact portion 340 than to the side portion 230 in the second direction. More specifically, in a state in which the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the second main contact 322 of the second contact portion 320 is located closer to the fourth contact portion 340 than to the side portion 230 in the second direction.

[0049] 5, the second main contact 322 of the second contact portion 320 is located at the same position as the first main contact 312 of the first contact portion 310 in the second direction. This allows the waterproof member 300 to be stably held by the connector 100 when the waterproof member 300 is sandwiched between the case 600 and the bottom portion 210 of the housing 200.

[0050] As shown in Fig. 7, the second sub-contact portion 324 in this embodiment is located between the second main contact portion 322 and the third contact portion 330 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324 is located outside the second main contact portion 322 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324 is located inside the third contact portion 330 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324 is located between the third contact portion 330 and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324 is located outside the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0051] As shown in Fig. 7, the third contact portions 330 in this embodiment form curved surfaces that protrude outward in the second direction before the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200. The third contact portions 330 are spaced apart from each other in the first direction before the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200. As shown in Fig. 5, when the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the third contact portions 330 are spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0052] As shown in Fig. 5, the third contact portion 330 is in contact with the side portion 230 in the second direction. As shown in Fig. 4, when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated, the third contact portion 330 is pressed against the side portion 230 in the second direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 7, the third contact portion 330 of the present embodiment includes a third main contact portion 332 and a third sub-contact portion 334 .

[0054] As shown in FIG. 7, the third main contact 332 of the present embodiment is Waterproof member 300 The third main contact 332 defines an outer end in the second direction. The third main contact 332 is located between the first contact 310 and the second contact 320 in the first direction. The third main contact 332 is located more inward in the first direction than the first contact 310. The third main contact 332 is located more inward in the first direction than the second contact 320.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 7, the third sub-connection portion 334 of the present embodiment is Waterproof member 300 The third sub-contact portion 334 defines an outer end in the second direction. The third sub-contact portion 334 is located between the first contact portion 310 and the second contact portion 320 in the first direction. The third sub-contact portion 334 is located more inward in the first direction than the first contact portion 310. The third sub-contact portion 334 is located more inward in the first direction than the second contact portion 320. The third sub-contact portion 334 is located above the third main contact portion 332 in the up-down direction.

[0056] 5, the fourth contact portion 340 of the present embodiment defines the inner end in the second direction of the waterproofing member 300. The fourth contact portion 340 protrudes inward from the opening 616 in the second direction.

[0057] 2 and 4, when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are not mated, the circumferential length of the fourth contact portion 340 is shorter than the circumferential length of the abutment portion 812. Furthermore, the distance in the second direction between the fourth contact portion 340 and the third main contact portion 332 when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are not mated is greater than the distance in the second direction between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion 812 when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated. Furthermore, the distance in the second direction between the fourth contact portion 340 and the third sub-contact portion 334 when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are not mated is greater than the distance in the second direction between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion 812 when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated. 4, when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated, the fourth contact portion 340 is pressed against and contacts the mating connector 800 in the second direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300. More specifically, when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated, the fourth contact portion 340 is pressed against and contacts the abutment portion 812 of the mating housing 810 in the second direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300.

[0058] As described above, the first contact portion 310 is located closer to the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction than to the side portion 230. As a result, even if the fourth contact portion 340 is pressed downward when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated, the waterproofing member 300 does not rotate about an axis perpendicular to both the first and second directions, so that the third contact portion 330 is less likely to shift upward.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 5, a space 150 is formed between the waterproof member 300 and the side portion 230 .

[0060] 5, the space 150 is located between the third contact portions 330 in the first direction. That is, the space 150 is located between the third main contact portion 332 and the third sub-contact portion 334 in the first direction. As a result, the position of the third sub-contact portion 334 is less likely to shift upward even when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated, compared to a case in which the waterproofing member 300 is in close contact with the side portion 230 without the space 150.

[0061] As shown in FIG. 7, the waterproofing member 300 has a first convex portion 410, a second convex portion 420, a third convex portion 430, a fourth convex portion 440, and a fifth convex portion 450.

[0062] 5 and 7, the first convex portion 410 of this embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction. That is, the first convex portion 410 protrudes downward in the up-down direction. The first convex portion 410 is located at the same position as the second convex portion 420 in the second direction. The first convex portion 410 is located between the third convex portion 430 and the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction. The first convex portion 410 is located between the fourth convex portion 440 and the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction. The first main contact portion 312 of the first contact portion 310 is provided on the first convex portion 410.

[0063] 5 and 7, the second convex portion 420 of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction. That is, the second convex portion 420 protrudes upward in the up-down direction. The second convex portion 420 is located at the same position as the first convex portion 410 in the second direction. The second convex portion 420 is located between the third convex portion 430 and the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction. The second convex portion 420 is located between the fourth convex portion 440 and the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction. The second main contact portion 322 of the second contact portion 320 is provided on the second convex portion 420.

[0064] 5 and 7, the third convex portion 430 of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. That is, the third convex portion 430 protrudes downward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The third convex portion 430 is located outward of the first convex portion 410 in the second direction. The third convex portion 430 is located outward of the second convex portion 420 in the second direction. The third convex portion 430 is located outward of the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction.

[0065] 7, the first sub-contact portion 314 of the first contact portion 310 is provided on the third convex portion 430. In addition, the third main contact portion 332 of the third contact portion 330 is provided on the third convex portion 430.

[0066] As shown in FIG. 7, a first constriction 460 is formed between the first protrusion 410 and the third protrusion 430.

[0067] 5, the first constricted portion 460 of the present embodiment is recessed inward in the first direction. That is, the first constricted portion 460 is recessed upward in the up-down direction.

[0068] 5 and 7, the fourth convex portion 440 of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. That is, the fourth convex portion 440 protrudes upward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The fourth convex portion 440 is located outward of the first convex portion 410 in the second direction. The fourth convex portion 440 is located outward of the second convex portion 420 in the second direction. The fourth convex portion 440 is located outward of the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction.

[0069] 5, the second sub-contact portion 324 of the second contact portion 320 is provided on the fourth convex portion 440. In addition, the third sub-contact portion 334 of the third contact portion 330 is provided on the fourth convex portion 440.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 7, before the waterproofing member 300 is attached to the housing 200, the distance D1 in the first direction from the tip of the first convex portion 410 to the tip of the second convex portion 420 is longer than the distance D2 in the first direction from the tip of the third convex portion 430 to the tip of the fourth convex portion 440.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 5, the fourth protrusion 440 has a contact portion 442 .

[0072] 5, the contact portion 442 of the present embodiment enters the gap 170 and contacts both the back surface 614 and the side portion 230 of the case 600. This enhances the waterproof structure between the connector 100 and the case 600.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 7, a second constriction 470 is formed between the second convex portion 420 and the fourth convex portion 440.

[0074] 5, the second constricted portion 470 of the present embodiment is recessed inward in the first direction. That is, the second constricted portion 470 is recessed downward in the up-down direction.

[0075] 7, a recess 350 is formed between the third convex portion 430 and the fourth convex portion 440. That is, the waterproof member 300 has the recess 350.

[0076] As shown in Fig. 7, the recess 350 of this embodiment is recessed inward in the second direction. The recess 350 is located on the opposite side to the fifth protrusion 450 in the second direction. The recess 350 is located on the opposite side to the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. As shown in Fig. 5, the recess 350 is located away from the side portion 230. That is, the recess 350 is located away from the side portion 230 in the second direction. The space 150 is located between the recess 350 of the waterproof member 300 and the side portion 230 of the housing 200.

[0077] The waterproofing member 300 of the present embodiment has the recess 350, which makes it easier for the fourth contact portion 340 to move outward in the second direction when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 7, the fifth protrusion 450 of this embodiment protrudes inward in the second direction. The fifth protrusion 450 has an obtuse-angled apex 452. The fourth contact portion 340 is provided on the fifth protrusion 450. More specifically, the fourth contact portion 340 is provided on the apex 452. This makes it difficult for the waterproof member 300 to rotate about an axis perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated. That is, the fourth contact portion 340 is easily moved outward in the second direction when the connector 100 and the mating connector 800 are mated. This makes it easy to insert the mating connector 800 into the connector 100 while maintaining waterproofness.

[0079] Second Embodiment 8, an assembly (not shown) according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10A and a mating connector (not shown). The mating connector of this embodiment has a structure similar to that of the first embodiment, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the same expressions as those in the first embodiment are used for the orientations and directions in this embodiment.

[0080] 8, electronic device 10A of the present embodiment includes case 600 and connector 100A. Case 600 of the present embodiment has a structure similar to that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for the same configurations as case 600 of the first embodiment, and detailed description will be omitted.

[0081] 8, the connector 100A of the present embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproofing member 300A. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of the present embodiment are similar to those of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0082] With reference to FIG. 8, the waterproof member 300A of the present embodiment has a square ring shape with rounded corners when viewed along the first direction. The waterproof member 300A has elasticity. The waterproof member 300A is made of rubber without any seams. That is, the waterproof member 300A is a one-piece member. The waterproof member 300A is attached to the housing 200. The waterproof member 300A of the present embodiment has a similar structure to the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference symbols are used for the same configurations as the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0083] As shown in FIG. 9, before the waterproofing member 300A is attached to the housing 200, the waterproofing member 300A has a shape that is mirror-symmetric with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction.

[0084] 8, the waterproof member 300A is sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. More specifically, the waterproof member 300A is in contact with and sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. In other words, a waterproof structure is formed between the connector 100A and the case 600 by the waterproof member 300A.

[0085] 8, when the connector 100A is fitted to the mating connector, the waterproof member 300A is sandwiched between the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. That is, when the connector 100A is fitted to the mating connector, the waterproof member 300A forms a waterproof structure between the connector 100A and the mating connector. In this manner, in the electronic device 10A of the present embodiment, the waterproof structure between the connector 100A and the case 600 and the waterproof structure between the connector 100A and the mating connector are realized by one waterproof member 300A. In other words, when the connector 100A is fitted to the mating connector, one waterproof member 300A is in contact with the three of the connector 100A, the case 600, and the mating connector.

[0086] 9, the waterproofing member 300A has two first contact parts 310A, two second contact parts 320A, two third contact parts 330A, and one fourth contact part 340. Note that the present invention is not limited thereto, and the waterproofing member 300A may have at least one first contact part 310A, at least one second contact part 320A, at least one third contact part 330A, and at least one fourth contact part 340. The first contact part 310A, the second contact part 320A, and the fourth contact part 340 of this embodiment are similar to the first contact part 310, the second contact part 320, and the fourth contact part 340 of the first embodiment, and therefore details thereof will be omitted.

[0087] As shown in Fig. 9, the third contact portions 330A in this embodiment form a plane perpendicular to the second direction before the waterproofing member 300A is attached to the housing 200. The third contact portions 330A are spaced apart from each other in the first direction before the waterproofing member 300A is attached to the housing 200. As shown in Fig. 8, when the waterproofing member 300A is attached to the housing 200, the third contact portions 330A are spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0088] As shown in Fig. 8, the third contact portion 330A is in contact with the side portion 230 in the second direction. Referring to Fig. 8, when the connector 100A and the mating connector are mated, the third contact portion 330A is pressed against the side portion 230 in the second direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300A.

[0089] As described above, the third contact portion 330A forms a plane perpendicular to the second direction before the waterproofing member 300A is attached to the housing 200. This allows the third contact portion 330A of the present embodiment to come into contact with the side portion 230 over a larger area than the third contact portion 330 of the first embodiment.

[0090] As shown in FIG. 9, the third contact portion 330A of the present embodiment includes a third main contact portion 332A and a third sub-contact portion 334A.

[0091] Referring to FIG. 9, the third main contact 332A of the present embodiment is Waterproof material 300A The third main contact 332A defines an outer end in the second direction. The third main contact 332A is located between the first contact 310A and the second contact 320A in the first direction. The third main contact 332A is located more inward in the first direction than the first contact 310A. The third main contact 332A is located more inward in the first direction than the second contact 320A.

[0092] As shown in FIG. 9, the third sub-connection portion 334A of the present embodiment is Waterproof material 300A The third sub-contact portion 334A defines an outer end in the second direction. The third sub-contact portion 334A is located between the first contact portion 310A and the second contact portion 320A in the first direction. The third sub-contact portion 334A is located more inward in the first direction than the first contact portion 310A. The third sub-contact portion 334A is located more inward in the first direction than the second contact portion 320A. The third sub-contact portion 334A is located above the third main contact portion 332A in the up-down direction.

[0093] 8, a space 150A is formed between the waterproofing member 300A and the side portion 230. The space 150A is similar to the space 150 in the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0094] 8, the waterproofing member 300A has a first convex portion 410, a second convex portion 420, a third convex portion 430A, a fourth convex portion 440A, and a fifth convex portion 450. The first convex portion 410, the second convex portion 420, and the fifth convex portion 450 of the present embodiment are similar to those of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0095] 8 and 9, the third convex portion 430A of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. That is, the third convex portion 430A protrudes downward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The third convex portion 430A is located outside the first convex portion 410 in the second direction. The third convex portion 430A is located outside the second convex portion 420 in the second direction. The third convex portion 430A is located outside the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction.

[0096] 9, the first sub-contact portion 314A of the first contact portion 310A is provided on the third convex portion 430A. Also, the third main contact portion 332A of the third contact portion 330A is provided on the third convex portion 430A.

[0097] 8 and 9, the fourth convex portion 440A of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. That is, the fourth convex portion 440A protrudes upward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The fourth convex portion 440A is located outside the first convex portion 410 in the second direction. The fourth convex portion 440A is located outside the second convex portion 420 in the second direction. The fourth convex portion 440A is located outside the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction.

[0098] 9, the second sub-contact portion 324A of the second contact portion 320A is provided on the fourth convex portion 440A. Also, the third sub-contact portion 334A of the third contact portion 330A is provided on the fourth convex portion 440A.

[0099] 8 and 9, before the waterproofing member 300A is attached to the housing 200, the distance in the first direction from the tip of the first convex portion 410 to the tip of the second convex portion 420 is longer than the distance in the first direction from the tip of the third convex portion 430A to the tip of the fourth convex portion 440A.

[0100] As shown in FIG. 8, the fourth protrusion 440A has a contact portion 442A.

[0101] 8, the contact portion 442A of the present embodiment enters the gap 170 and contacts both the rear surface 614 and the side portion 230 of the case 600. This enhances the waterproof structure between the connector 100A and the case 600.

[0102] (Third embodiment) 10, an assembly (not shown) according to a third embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10B and a mating connector (not shown). The mating connector of this embodiment has a structure similar to that of the first embodiment, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the same expressions as those of the first embodiment are used for the orientations and directions in this embodiment.

[0103] 10, electronic device 10B of the present embodiment includes case 600 and connector 100B. Case 600 of the present embodiment has a structure similar to that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for the same configurations as case 600 of the first embodiment, and detailed description will be omitted.

[0104] 10, the connector 100B of the present embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproofing member 300B. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of the present embodiment are similar to those of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0105] With reference to FIG. 10, the waterproof member 300B of the present embodiment has a square ring shape with rounded corners when viewed along the first direction. The waterproof member 300B has elasticity. The waterproof member 300B is made of rubber without any seams. That is, the waterproof member 300B is a one-piece member. The waterproof member 300B is attached to the housing 200. The waterproof member 300B of the present embodiment has a similar structure to the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference symbols are used for the same configurations as the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0106] As shown in FIG. 11, before the waterproofing member 300B is attached to the housing 200, the waterproofing member 300B has a shape that is mirror-symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction.

[0107] 10, the waterproof member 300B is sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. More specifically, the waterproof member 300B is in contact with and sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. In other words, a waterproof structure is formed between the connector 100B and the case 600 by the waterproof member 300B.

[0108] 10, when the connector 100B is fitted to the mating connector, the waterproof member 300B is sandwiched between the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. That is, when the connector 100B is fitted to the mating connector, the waterproof member 300B forms a waterproof structure between the connector 100B and the mating connector. In this manner, in the electronic device 10B of the present embodiment, the waterproof structure between the connector 100B and the case 600 and the waterproof structure between the connector 100B and the mating connector are realized by one waterproof member 300B. In other words, when the connector 100B is fitted to the mating connector, one waterproof member 300B is in contact with the three of the connector 100B, the case 600, and the mating connector.

[0109] As shown in FIG. 11, the waterproofing member 300B has three first contact parts 310B, three second contact parts 320B, two third contact parts 330B, and one fourth contact part 340. The present invention is not limited thereto, and the waterproofing member 300B may have at least one first contact part 310B, at least one second contact part 320B, at least one third contact part 330B, and at least one fourth contact part 340. The third contact part 330B of this embodiment is similar to the third contact part 330A of the second embodiment, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The fourth contact part 340 of this embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0110] 11, the first contact portions 310B of the present embodiment are spaced apart from each other in the second direction before the waterproofing member 300B is attached to the housing 200. As shown in Fig. 10, when the waterproofing member 300B is attached to the housing 200, the first contact portions 310B are spaced apart from each other in the second direction.

[0111] As shown in FIG. 10, the first contact portion 310B is pressed into contact with the bottom portion 210 in the first direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300B.

[0112] 11, the first contact portion 310B of this embodiment includes a first main contact portion 312, a first sub-contact portion 314B, and a first auxiliary contact portion 316. The first main contact portion 312 of this embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0113] As shown in Fig. 10, the first sub-contact portion 314B of this embodiment is located outside the first main contact portion 312 in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314B is located between the first main contact portion 312 and the first auxiliary contact portion 316 in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314B is located between the third contact portion 330B and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314B is located inside the third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The first sub-contact portion 314B is located outside the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0114] 10, the first auxiliary contact portion 316 of the present embodiment is located outside the first sub-contact portion 314B in the second direction. The first auxiliary contact portion 316 is located between the third contact portion 330B and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The first auxiliary contact portion 316 is located more inward in the second direction than the third contact portion 330B. The first auxiliary contact portion 316 is located more outward in the second direction than the fourth contact portion 340.

[0115] 11, the second contact portions 320B of the present embodiment are spaced apart from each other in the second direction before the waterproofing member 300B is attached to the housing 200. As shown in Fig. 10, when the waterproofing member 300B is attached to the housing 200, the second contact portions 320B are spaced apart from each other in the second direction.

[0116] As shown in FIG. 10, the second contact portion 320B is pressed into contact with the rear surface 614 of the main portion 610 in the first direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300B.

[0117] 11, the second contact portion 320B of this embodiment includes a second main contact portion 322, a second sub-contact portion 324B, and a second auxiliary contact portion 326. The second main contact portion 322 of this embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0118] As shown in Fig. 10, the second sub-contact portion 324B of this embodiment is located outside the second main contact portion 322 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324B is located between the second main contact portion 322 and the second auxiliary contact portion 326 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324B is located between the third contact portion 330B and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324B is located inside the third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The second sub-contact portion 324B is located outside the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0119] 10, the second auxiliary contact portion 326 of the present embodiment is located outside the second sub-contact portion 324B in the second direction. The second auxiliary contact portion 326 is located between the third contact portion 330B and the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction. The second auxiliary contact portion 326 is located inside the third contact portion 330B in the second direction. The second auxiliary contact portion 326 is located outside the fourth contact portion 340 in the second direction.

[0120] 10, a space 150B is formed between the waterproof member 300B and the side portion 230. The space 150B is similar to the space 150 in the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0121] 11, the waterproofing member 300B has a first convex portion 410, a second convex portion 420, a third convex portion 430B, a fourth convex portion 440B, and a fifth convex portion 450. The first convex portion 410, the second convex portion 420, and the fifth convex portion 450 of the present embodiment are similar to those of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0122] 10 and 11, the third convex portion 430B of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. That is, the third convex portion 430B protrudes downward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The third convex portion 430B is located outside the first convex portion 410 in the second direction. The third convex portion 430B is located outside the second convex portion 420 in the second direction. The third convex portion 430B is located outside the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction.

[0123] 11, the first sub-contact portion 314B and the first auxiliary contact portion 316 of the first contact portion 310B are provided on the third convex portion 430B. Also, the third main contact portion 332B of the third contact portion 330B is provided on the third convex portion 430B.

[0124] 11, a first constriction 460B is formed between the first protrusion 410 and the third protrusion 430B. The first constriction 460B is similar to the first constriction 460 in the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0125] 10 and 11, the fourth convex portion 440B of the present embodiment protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction. That is, the fourth convex portion 440B protrudes upward in the up-down direction and extends outward in the second direction. The fourth convex portion 440B is located outside the first convex portion 410 in the second direction. The fourth convex portion 440B is located outside the second convex portion 420 in the second direction. The fourth convex portion 440B is located outside the fifth convex portion 450 in the second direction.

[0126] 11, the second sub-contact portion 324B and the second auxiliary contact portion 326 of the second contact portion 320B are provided on the fourth convex portion 440B. Also, the third sub-contact portion 334B of the third contact portion 330B is provided on the fourth convex portion 440B.

[0127] 10 and 11, before the waterproofing member 300B is attached to the housing 200, the distance in the first direction from the tip of the first convex portion 410 to the tip of the second convex portion 420 is longer than the distance in the first direction from the tip of the third convex portion 430B to the tip of the fourth convex portion 440B.

[0128] As shown in FIG. 10, the fourth convex portion 440B has a contact portion 442B.

[0129] 10, the contact portion 442B of the present embodiment enters the gap 170 and contacts both the rear surface 614 and the side portion 230 of the case 600. This enhances the waterproof structure between the connector 100B and the case 600.

[0130] 11, a second constricted portion 470B is formed between the second convex portion 420 and the fourth convex portion 440B. The second constricted portion 470B is similar to the second constricted portion 470 in the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0131] (Fourth embodiment) 12, an assembly (not shown) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10C and a mating connector (not shown). The mating connector of this embodiment has a structure similar to that of the first embodiment, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the same expressions as those of the first embodiment are used for the orientations and directions in this embodiment.

[0132] 12, electronic device 10C of the present embodiment includes case 600 and connector 100C. Case 600 of the present embodiment has a structure similar to that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for the same configuration as case 600 of the first embodiment, and detailed description will be omitted.

[0133] 12, the connector 100C of the present embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproofing member 300C. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of the present embodiment are similar to those of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0134] 12, the waterproof member 300C of the present embodiment has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners when viewed in the first direction. The waterproof member 300C has elasticity. The waterproof member 300C is made of rubber and has no seams. That is, the waterproof member 300C is a one-piece member. The waterproof member 300C is attached to the housing 200.

[0135] 12, the waterproof member 300C is sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. More specifically, the waterproof member 300C is in contact with and sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. That is, a waterproof structure is formed between the connector 100C and the case 600 by the waterproof member 300C.

[0136] 12, when the connector 100C is fitted to a mating connector (not shown), the waterproof member 300C is sandwiched between the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. That is, when the connector 100C is fitted to the mating connector, the waterproof member 300C forms a waterproof structure between the connector 100C and the mating connector. In this manner, in the electronic device 10C of the present embodiment, the waterproof structure between the connector 100C and the case 600 and the waterproof structure between the connector 100C and the mating connector are realized by one waterproof member 300C. In other words, when the connector 100C is fitted to the mating connector, one waterproof member 300C is in contact with the three of the connector 100C, the case 600, and the mating connector.

[0137] As shown in FIG. 13, the waterproofing member 300C has one first contact portion 310C, one second contact portion 320C, one third contact portion 330C, and one fourth contact portion 340C.

[0138] As shown in Fig. 13, the first contact portion 310C faces outward in the first direction. That is, the first contact portion 310C faces downward in the up-down direction. As shown in Fig. 12, the first contact portion 310C is pressed against and comes into contact with the bottom portion 210 in the first direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300C.

[0139] As shown in Fig. 13, the second contact portion 320C faces outward in the first direction. That is, the second contact portion 320C faces upward in the up-down direction. As shown in Fig. 12, the second contact portion 320C is pressed against and contacts the back surface 614 of the main portion 610 in the first direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300C. 。

[0140] As shown in Fig. 13, the third contact portion 330C faces outward in the second direction. As shown in Fig. 12, the third contact portion 330C contacts the side portion 230 in the second direction. Referring to Fig. 12, when the connector 100C and the mating connector are mated, the third contact portion 330C is pressed against the side portion 230 in the second direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300C.

[0141] 12, the fourth contact portion 340C of the present embodiment protrudes inward in the second direction from the opening 616. The fourth contact portion 340C has an apex 342 with an obtuse angle.

[0142] 12, when the connector 100C and the mating connector are not mated, the circumferential length of the fourth contact portion 340C is shorter than the circumferential length of the abutment portion (not shown) of the mating housing (not shown) of the mating connector. Also, the distance in the second direction between the fourth contact portion 340C and the third contact portion 330C when the connector 100C and the mating connector are not mated is greater than the distance in the second direction between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion when the connector 100C and the mating connector are mated. As a result, when the connector 100C and the mating connector are mated, the fourth contact portion 340C is pressed against the mating connector in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300C and is in contact with the abutment portion of the mating housing in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300C. More specifically, when the connector 100C and the mating connector are mated, the fourth contact portion 340C is pressed against the abutment portion of the mating housing in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300C and is in contact with the abutment portion of the mating housing in the second direction.

[0143] 12, a space 150C is formed between the waterproofing member 300C and the side portion 230. The waterproofing member 300C also has a recess 350C.

[0144] As shown in Fig. 12, the recess 350C of this embodiment is recessed inward in the second direction. The recess 350C is located on the opposite side of the fourth contact portion 340C in the second direction. The recess 350C is located away from the side portion 230. That is, the recess 350C is located away from the side portion 230 in the second direction. The recess 350C is closer to the second contact portion 320C than to the first contact portion 310C in the first direction. The space 150C is located between the recess 350C of the waterproof member 300C and the side portion 230 of the housing 200.

[0145] The waterproofing member 300C of the present embodiment has the recess 350C, which makes it easier for the fourth contact portion 340C to move outward in the second direction when the connector 100C and the mating connector are mated.

[0146] As shown in Fig. 13, the waterproofing member 300C of the present embodiment has a clamped portion 370. The clamped portion 370 extends outward in the second direction. The clamped portion 370 defines the outer end of the waterproofing member 300C in the second direction. As shown in Fig. 12, the clamped portion 370 is clamped between the case 600 and the side portion 230 in the first direction. This allows the waterproofing member 300C to be stably held by the electronic device 10C.

[0147] Fifth embodiment 14, an assembly (not shown) according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10D and a mating connector (not shown). The mating connector of this embodiment has a structure similar to that of the first embodiment, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the same expressions as those of the first embodiment are used for the orientations and directions in this embodiment.

[0148] 14, electronic device 10D of the present embodiment includes case 600 and connector 100D. Case 600 of the present embodiment has a structure similar to that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for the same configuration as case 600 of the first embodiment, and detailed description is omitted.

[0149] 14, the connector 100D of the present embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproofing member 300D. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of the present embodiment are similar to those of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0150] With reference to FIG. 14, the waterproof member 300D of the present embodiment has a rectangular ring shape with rounded corners when viewed along the first direction. The waterproof member 300D has elasticity. The waterproof member 300D is made of rubber without any joints. That is, the waterproof member 300D is a one-piece member. The waterproof member 300D is attached to the housing 200. The waterproof member 300D of the present embodiment has a similar structure to the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference symbols are used for the same configurations as the waterproof member 300 of the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0151] As shown in FIG. 15, before the waterproofing member 300D is attached to the housing 200, the waterproofing member 300D has a shape that is mirror-symmetric with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction.

[0152] 14, the waterproof member 300D is sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. More specifically, the waterproof member 300D is in contact with and sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614 of the main part 610 in the first direction. In other words, a waterproof structure is formed between the connector 100D and the case 600 by the waterproof member 300D.

[0153] 14, when the connector 100D is fitted to the mating connector, the waterproof member 300D is sandwiched between the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. That is, when the connector 100D is fitted to the mating connector, the waterproof member 300D forms a waterproof structure between the connector 100D and the mating connector. In this manner, in the electronic device 10D of the present embodiment, the waterproof structure between the connector 100D and the case 600 and the waterproof structure between the connector 100D and the mating connector are realized by one waterproof member 300D. In other words, when the connector 100D is fitted to the mating connector, one waterproof member 300D is in contact with the three of the connector 100D, the case 600, and the mating connector.

[0154] As shown in FIG. 15, the waterproofing member 300D has two first contact parts 310, two second contact parts 320, two third contact parts 330, and a plurality of fourth contact parts 340D. More specifically, the number of the fourth contact parts 340D in this embodiment is three. Note that the present invention is not limited thereto, and the waterproofing member 300D may have at least one first contact part 310, at least one second contact part 320, at least one third contact part 330, and at least one fourth contact part 340D. The first contact part 310, the second contact part 320, and the third contact part 330 in this embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore details thereof will be omitted.

[0155] As shown in FIG. 14, each of the fourth contact portions 340D of the present embodiment protrudes inward from the opening 616 in the second direction.

[0156] 14, when the connector 100D and the mating connector are not mated, the circumferential length of the fourth contact portion 340D is shorter than the circumferential length of the abutment portion (not shown) of the mating housing (not shown) of the mating connector. Furthermore, when the connector 100D and the mating connector are not mated, the distance in the second direction between the fourth contact portion 340D and the third main contact portion 332 is greater than the distance in the second direction between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion when the connector 100D and the mating connector are mated. Furthermore, when the connector 100D and the mating connector are not mated, the distance in the second direction between the fourth contact portion 340D and the third sub-contact portion 334 is greater than the distance in the second direction between the side portion 230 and the abutment portion when the connector 100D and the mating connector are mated. As a result, when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector, each of the fourth contact portions 340D is pressed against and contacts the mating connector in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300D. More specifically, when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector, each of the fourth contact portions 340D is pressed against and contacts the abutment portions of the mating housing in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300D.

[0157] 15, the waterproofing member 300D has a first convex portion 410, a second convex portion 420, a third convex portion 430, a fourth convex portion 440, and a plurality of fifth convex portions 450D. More specifically, the number of fifth convex portions 450D in this embodiment is three. The first convex portion 410, the second convex portion 420, the third convex portion 430, and the fourth convex portion 440 in this embodiment are similar to those in the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0158] As shown in Fig. 15, each of the fifth protrusions 450D in this embodiment protrudes inward in the second direction. The fourth contact portion 340D is provided on each of the fifth protrusions 450D. This makes it difficult for the fourth contact portion 340D to move downward by being dragged by the mating connector when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector. That is, the fourth contact portion 340D is easily moved outward in the second direction when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector. This makes it easy to insert the mating connector into the connector 100D while maintaining waterproofness.

[0159] As shown in FIG. 14, the recess 350 of the present embodiment is located on the opposite side to the fourth contact portion 340D in the second direction.

[0160] The waterproofing member 300D of the present embodiment has the recess 350, which makes it easier for the fourth contact portion 340D to move outward in the second direction when the connector 100D is mated with the mating connector.

[0161] Sixth embodiment 16, an assembly (not shown) according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10E and a mating connector (not shown). The mating connector of this embodiment has a structure similar to that of the first embodiment, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the same expressions as those of the first embodiment are used for the orientations and directions in this embodiment.

[0162] As shown in FIG. 16, an electronic device 10E of the present embodiment includes a case 600E and a connector 100E.

[0163] 16, a case 600E in this embodiment is made of resin and has a main portion 610E.

[0164] 16, a main portion 610E of the present embodiment has a flat plate shape perpendicular to a first direction. The main portion 610E has a front surface 612 and a back surface 614E in the first direction. The main portion 610E has an opening 616. The opening 616 penetrates the main portion 610E in the first direction.

[0165] As shown in Fig. 16, case 600E has groove 615. Groove 615 is recessed outward in the first direction. More specifically, groove 615 is recessed upward in the up-down direction. Groove 615 constitutes a part of rear surface 614E. Groove 615 has receiving portion 620. That is, case 600E has receiving portion 620. Receiving portion 620 faces inward in the second direction.

[0166] 16, a connector 100E of the present embodiment includes a housing 200, a plurality of terminals 500, and a waterproofing member 300E. The housing 200 and the terminals 500 of the present embodiment are similar to those of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0167] 16, the bottom 210 of the housing 200 is located away from the back surface 614E of the main part 610E in the first direction. The side part 230 of the housing 200 extends from the bottom part 210 toward the back surface 614E of the main part 610E in the first direction. There is a gap 170E between the case 600E and the side part 230 of the housing 200. That is, the back surface 614E of the main part 610E and the side part 230 of the housing 200 are located away from each other in the first direction.

[0168] With reference to FIG. 16, the waterproof member 300E of the present embodiment has a square ring shape with rounded corners when viewed along the first direction. The waterproof member 300E has elasticity. The waterproof member 300E is made of rubber without any joints. That is, the waterproof member 300E is a one-piece member. The waterproof member 300E is attached to the housing 200. The waterproof member 300E of the present embodiment has a similar structure to the waterproof member 300A of the second embodiment. Therefore, the same reference symbols are used for the same configurations as the waterproof member 300A of the second embodiment, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0169] 16, the waterproof member 300E is sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614E of the main portion 610E in the first direction. More specifically, the waterproof member 300E is in contact with and sandwiched between the bottom 210 and the back surface 614E of the main portion 610E in the first direction. That is, a waterproof structure is formed between the connector 100E and the case 600E by the waterproof member 300E.

[0170] 16, when the connector 100E is fitted to the mating connector, the waterproof member 300E is sandwiched between the mating connector and the side portion 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. That is, when the connector 100E is fitted to the mating connector, the waterproof member 300E forms a waterproof structure between the connector 100E and the mating connector. In this manner, in the electronic device 10E of the present embodiment, the waterproof structure between the connector 100E and the case 600E and the waterproof structure between the connector 100E and the mating connector are realized by one waterproof member 300E. In other words, when the connector 100E is fitted to the mating connector, one waterproof member 300E is in contact with the three of the connector 100E, the case 600E, and the mating connector.

[0171] 17, the waterproofing member 300E has two first contact parts 310A, two second contact parts 320E, two third contact parts 330A, and one fourth contact part 340. Note that the present invention is not limited thereto, and the waterproofing member 300E may have at least one first contact part 310A, at least one second contact part 320E, at least one third contact part 330A, and at least one fourth contact part 340. The first contact part 310A, the third contact part 330A, and the fourth contact part 340 of this embodiment are similar to those of the second embodiment, and therefore details thereof will be omitted.

[0172] As shown in Fig. 17, the second contact portions 320E of the present embodiment are spaced apart from each other in the second direction before the waterproofing member 300E is attached to the housing 200. As shown in Fig. 16, when the waterproofing member 300E is attached to the housing 200, the second contact portions 320E are spaced apart from each other in the second direction.

[0173] As shown in FIG. 16, the second contact portion 320E is pressed against and in contact with the rear surface 614E of the main portion 610E in the first direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300E.

[0174] As shown in Fig. 17, the second contact portion 320E includes a second main contact portion 322E and a second sub-contact portion 324A. As shown in Fig. 16, when the waterproofing member 300E is attached to the housing 200, the second main contact portion 322E is pressed against and contacts the groove portion 615 in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member 300E. Here, the second main contact portion 322E and the second sub-contact portion 324A of the present embodiment are similar to the second main contact portion 322 and the second sub-contact portion 324A of the second embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0175] 17, the waterproofing member 300E has a first convex portion 410, a second convex portion 420E, a third convex portion 430A, a fourth convex portion 440A, and a fifth convex portion 450. The first convex portion 410, the third convex portion 430A, the fourth convex portion 440A, and the fifth convex portion 450 of the present embodiment are similar to those of the second embodiment, and therefore details thereof will be omitted.

[0176] 17, the second main contact portion 322E of the second contact portion 320E is provided on the second protrusion 420E. As shown in FIG. 16, in a state in which the waterproofing member 300E is attached to the housing 200, the second protrusion 420E is received in the groove portion 615.

[0177] 17, the second protrusion 420E is provided with a receiving portion 360. That is, the waterproof member 300E has the receiving portion 360.

[0178] As shown in Fig. 16, the received portion 360 of the present embodiment faces outward in the second direction. The received portion 360 is adjacent to the second main contact portion 322E of the second contact portion 320E in the second direction and is provided between the second main contact portion 322E of the second contact portion 320E and the side portion 230. Referring to Fig. 16, the received portion 360 is pressed against the receiving portion 620 when the connector 100E is mated with the mating connector. As a result, in the electronic device 10E of the present embodiment, a waterproof structure can be reliably formed between the case 600E and the housing 200.

[0179] 16, the contact portion 442A of the present embodiment enters the gap 170E and contacts both the rear surface 614E and the side portion 230 of the case 600E. This strengthens the waterproof structure between the connector 100E and the case 600E.

[0180] Although the present invention has been specifically described above with reference to the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this and various modifications are possible. [Explanation of symbols]

[0181] 10,10A,10B,10C,10D,10E Electronic equipment 100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 100E Connectors 150,150A,150B,150C space 170,170E Gap 200 Housing 210 Bottom 230 Side 300, 300A, 300B, 300C, 300D, 300E Waterproofing materials 310,310A,310B,310C 1st contact part 312 1st main contact part 314,314A,314B 1st sub-connection part 316 1st auxiliary joint 320,320A,320B,320C,320E 2nd contact part 322,322E 2nd main contact 324,324A,324B 2nd sub-connection part 326 2nd auxiliary joint 330,330A,330B,330C 3rd contact part 332,332A,332B 3rd main contact 334,334A,334B 3rd sub-connection part 340,340C,340D 4th junction 342 Top 350,350C recess 360 Receiving part 370 Clamped part 410 First protrusion 420,420E Second protrusion 430, 430A, 430B Third protrusion 440, 440A, 440B 4th protrusion 442, 442A, 442B Contact area 450,450D 5th convex part 452 Top 460,460B First constriction 470,470B Second constriction 500 Terminals 600,600E Case 610,610E Main section 612 Surface 614,614E Back 615 Groove 616 Opening 620 Receiving part 800 Mating Connector 810 Mating housing 812 Contact part 820 Counterpart terminal 850 Board 870 assembly D1 Distance D2 distance

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising a case and a connector attached to the case, The case has a main portion, The main portion has a front surface and a back surface in a first direction, The main portion has an opening, the opening penetrates the main portion in the first direction, the connector is matable with a mating connector inserted through the opening along the first direction, The connector includes a housing and a waterproof member. The housing has a bottom and a side. the bottom portion is located away from the back surface of the main portion in the first direction; The side portion extends from the bottom portion toward the back surface of the main portion in the first direction, The waterproof member has elasticity and is attached to the housing. The waterproof member is sandwiched between the bottom portion and the back surface of the main portion in the first direction, When the connector and the mating connector are fitted to each other, the waterproofing member is sandwiched between the mating connector and the side portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the waterproofing member has at least one first contact portion, at least one second contact portion, at least one third contact portion, and at least one fourth contact portion; the first contact portion is pressed against and in contact with the bottom portion in the first direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member, the second contact portion is pressed against and in contact with the back surface of the main portion in the first direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member, the third contact portion is in contact with the side portion in the second direction, During the fitting, the third contact portion is pressed against the side portion in the second direction by the elasticity of the waterproofing member, The fourth contact portion protrudes inward from the opening portion in the second direction, During the fitting, the fourth contact portion is pressed against and contacts the mating connector in the second direction due to the elasticity of the waterproofing member, The waterproof member has an overall ring shape, The waterproof member is not insert-molded into the housing. electronic equipment.

2. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, The rear surface of the main portion and the side portion of the housing are positioned apart in the first direction. electronic equipment.

3. 3. The electronic device according to claim 1, The waterproof member has a recess, the recess is located on the opposite side of the fourth contact portion in the second direction, The recess is located away from the side. electronic equipment.

4. 4. The electronic device according to claim 1, The at least one third contact portion is two in number, The third contact portions are located apart from each other in the first direction, A space is formed between the waterproof member and the side portion, The space is located between the third contact portions in the first direction. electronic equipment.

5. 5. The electronic device according to claim 1, The first contact portion is located closer to the fourth contact portion than to the side portion in the second direction. electronic equipment.

6. 6. An electronic device according to claim 1, The second contact portion is located at the same position as the first contact portion in the second direction. electronic equipment.

7. 7. An electronic device according to claim 1, The case further includes a receiving portion, The receiving portion faces inward in the second direction, The waterproof member further includes a receiving portion, The received portion faces outward in the second direction, the received portion is provided adjacent to the second contact portion and between the second contact portion and the side portion in the second direction, During the fitting, the received portion is pressed against the receiving portion. electronic equipment.

8. An electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the waterproofing member has a first convex portion, a second convex portion, a third convex portion, a fourth convex portion, and at least one fifth convex portion, each of the first convex portion and the second convex portion protrudes outward in the first direction; each of the third convex portion and the fourth convex portion protrudes outward in the first direction and extends outward in the second direction; The fifth protrusion protrudes inward in the second direction, The at least one first contact portion is two in number, the first contact portion is provided on each of the first convex portion and the third convex portion, The at least one second contact portion is two in number, the second contact portion is provided on each of the second convex portion and the fourth convex portion, The at least one third contact portion is two in number, the third contact portion is provided on each of the third convex portion and the fourth convex portion, The fourth contact portion is provided on the fifth protrusion, a first constriction portion is formed between the first convex portion and the third convex portion, a second constriction portion is formed between the second convex portion and the fourth convex portion, A recess is formed between the third protrusion and the fourth protrusion. electronic equipment.

9. 9. The electronic device according to claim 8, The fifth protrusion has an obtuse angled apex. electronic equipment.

10. 9. The electronic device according to claim 8, The at least one fourth contact portion is a plurality of fourth contact portions, The at least one fifth protrusion is a plurality of fifth protrusions, The fourth contact portions are provided on the fifth protrusions. electronic equipment.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, Before the waterproofing member is attached to the housing, a distance in the first direction from a tip of the first convex portion to a tip of the second convex portion is longer than a distance in the first direction from a tip of the third convex portion to a tip of the fourth convex portion. electronic equipment.

12. An electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, Before the waterproofing member is attached to the housing, the waterproofing member has a shape that is mirror-symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the first direction. electronic equipment.

13. 4. The electronic device according to claim 1, The waterproof member has a clamped portion, The clamped portion is clamped between the case and the side portion in the first direction. electronic equipment.

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