Connector and electronic device

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of communication devices. Disclosed are a connector and an electronic device. The connector comprises a plastic portion, an electric connection terminal and a reinforcement member, wherein the electric connection terminal is embedded in the plastic portion; the plastic portion comprises a main body portion and a tongue portion, the main body portion comprising a base body portion and a baffle, and the base body portion and the tongue portion respectively being located on opposite sides of the baffle; the height of the baffle is greater than that of the base body portion in a thickness direction of the connector; and the reinforcement member is embedded in the main body portion, at least part of the reinforcement member is located within the baffle, and the strength of the reinforcement member is greater than that of the plastic portion.

Description

Connectors and electronic devices

[0001] Cross-references

[0002] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on June 21, 2023, with application number 202310746757.4 and titled “Connectors and Electronic Devices.” The entire contents of that application are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0003] The present application belongs to the field of communication technology, and specifically relates to a connector and an electronic device. Background Art

[0004] With the continuous development of electronic devices, they have become an indispensable daily necessity for everyone. When charging an electronic device, a charging plug mates with a connector to charge the device. In related art, the connector includes a plastic portion and electrical connection terminals. The plastic portion includes a tongue portion and a main body portion that are connected to each other. The electrical connection terminals are embedded in the tongue portion and the main body portion. The tongue portion is used to mate with a matching plug, and the main body portion is used to seal, secure, and install the connector.

[0005] In order to improve the strength of the main body and thus ensure the sealing and waterproof performance, it is often achieved by increasing the length, width and thickness of the main body. However, such a design will cause the overall volume of the connector to be larger, and the connector will occupy a large installation space in the electronic device, which is not conducive to the development of lightweight and thin electronic devices.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a connector and an electronic device, which can improve the strength and sealing performance of the connector while reducing the volume occupied by the connector.

[0008] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0009] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a connector, comprising a plastic part, an electrical connection terminal and a reinforcement piece; the electrical connection terminal is embedded in the plastic part; the plastic part comprises a main body part and a tongue piece part, the main body part comprises a seat part and a retaining wall, and the main body part and the tongue piece part are respectively located on opposite sides of the retaining wall; in the thickness direction of the connector, the height of the retaining wall is greater than the height of the seat part, a reinforcement piece is embedded in the main body part, at least part of the reinforcement piece is located in the retaining wall, and the strength of the reinforcement piece is greater than the strength of the plastic part.

[0010] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device comprising the above-mentioned connector; the electronic device further comprises a shell and a circuit board, the shell comprising a through hole and a accommodating cavity connected to the through hole, the connector and the circuit board are both located in the accommodating cavity, the electrical connection terminal of the connector is electrically connected to the circuit board, the tongue portion of the connector is arranged opposite to the through hole, and the retaining wall is sealed and connected to the shell.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present application, the base portion and the tongue portion are respectively located on opposite sides of the retaining wall, and a reinforcement member is provided inside the retaining wall, which can improve the strength of the retaining wall. In this case, the retaining wall and the reinforcement member reinforce the front end of the main body, thereby improving the overall strength of the main body and reducing the risk of deformation of the main body. In this solution, since the retaining wall and the reinforcement member can reinforce the main body, the overall volume of the main body can be set smaller, thereby reducing the volume of the connector and thus reducing the installation space occupied by the connector in the electronic device. This can improve the strength and waterproof performance of the connector while reducing the space occupied by the connector, which is more conducive to the development of lightweight and thin electronic devices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first connector disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0013] FIG2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG1 ;

[0014] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a reinforcing member in a first connector disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0015] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a second connector disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in Figure 4;

[0017] 6 to 11 are schematic structural diagrams of some components of a connector disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] FIG12 is a cross-sectional view taken along CC in FIG11;

[0019] FIG13 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] FIG14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG13 .

[0021] Description of reference numerals: 100 - connector, 110 - plastic portion, 111 - seat portion, 1101 - first surface, 1103 - exhaust channel, 1104-third surface, 112-tongue portion, 113-retaining wall, 120-electrical connection terminal, 130-reinforcement, 131-first extension portion, 132-second extension portion, 1321-notch, 1322-first avoidance hole, 140-shielding shell, 141-second surface, 142-first shell wall, 143-second shell wall, 144-third shell wall, 145-connecting wall, 146-second avoidance hole, 150-sealant, 161-first positioning portion, 162-second positioning portion, 171-lower steel sheet, 172-middle partition, 200-shell, 210-through hole, 220-accommodation cavity, 300-circuit board, 400-seal, H-first distance, L-second distance. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] The terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein. In addition, the term "and / or" in the specification and claims refers to at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects connected are in an "or" relationship.

[0024] The connector and electronic device provided in the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below through specific embodiments and their application scenarios in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Referring to Figures 1 to 14 , embodiments of the present application disclose a connector 100 . This connector 100 is used in an electronic device. Connector 100 can be used to transfer information between the electronic device and an external device, as well as to charge the device. For example, connector 100 can be a charging socket, headphone socket, data socket, etc. Of course, connector 100 can also perform other functions, which are not limited herein. The disclosed connector 100 includes a plastic portion 110 , electrical connection terminals 120 , and a reinforcement member 130 .

[0026] The plastic portion 110 serves as the mounting base for the connector 100 and is used to secure and encapsulate the other components of the connector 100. The electrical connection terminal 120 is a medium for transmitting electrical energy or data. It can transmit electrical energy from an external power source to an electronic device, and can also enable data transmission between an external device and the electronic device. The electrical connection terminal 120 can be made of a conductive material such as copper or iron. To improve the oxidation resistance and electrical conductivity of the electrical connection terminal 120, the surface of the electrical connection terminal 120 can be treated, for example, by painting or plating a protective layer.

[0027] Electrical connection terminals 120 are embedded in the plastic portion 110. Plastic portion 110 includes a main body and a tongue portion 112. The main body includes a base portion 111 and a retaining wall 113. The base portion 111 and tongue portion 112 are located on opposite sides of the retaining wall 113. Specifically, as shown in Figures 2 and 5, the tongue portion 112, retaining wall 113, and base portion 111 are arranged along the length of the connector 100. The length of the connector 100 is the direction indicated by the X-axis in Figures 2 and 5. The X-axis can also be understood as the length or width of the electronic device.

[0028] The tongue portion 112 is designed to mate with a plug compatible with the connector 100. The main body is used to secure the tongue portion 112 and also seals against the electronic device housing 200. Specifically, the main body is sealed against the electronic device housing 200 via a retaining wall 113. Electrical connection terminals 120 extend from the tongue portion 112 to an end of the main body facing away from the tongue portion 112, thereby electrically connecting the electrical connection terminals 120 to the electronic device's circuit board 300, thereby achieving electrical connection between the connector 100 and the electronic device.

[0029] Specifically, in the thickness direction of the connector 100, the height of the retaining wall 113 is greater than the height of the base portion 111. The thickness direction of the connector 100 referred to here refers to the direction indicated by the Y-axis in Figures 2 and 5 , and can also be understood as the thickness direction of the electronic device. The thickness of the front end of the main body is greater than the thickness of the rear end. That is, in the thickness direction of the connector 100, the retaining wall 113 protrudes from the surface of the base portion 111. A reinforcement member 130 is embedded within the main body, with at least a portion of the reinforcement member 130 located within the retaining wall 113. The reinforcement member 130 is used to strengthen the retaining wall 113. The strength of the reinforcement member 130 is greater than that of the plastic portion 110. This means that the material of the reinforcement member 130 is stronger than that of the plastic portion 110. Consequently, the strength of the front end of the main body is greater than that of the rear end. For ease of description, the end of the main body closest to the tongue portion 112 can be considered the front end of the main body, that is, the location of the retaining wall 113 can be considered the front end of the main body. The end of the main body away from the tongue piece can be considered as the rear end of the main body, that is, the position where the seat portion 111 is located can be considered as the rear end of the main body.

[0030] In the embodiment disclosed in the present application, at least a portion of the reinforcing member 130 is located within the retaining wall 113, and the reinforcing member 130 can improve the strength of the retaining wall 113. The retaining wall 113 and the reinforcing member 130 reinforce the front end of the main body, thereby improving the strength of the front end of the main body. When the housing 200 of the electronic device and the front end of the main body are sealed together, the risk of deformation of the main body is avoided because the retaining wall 113 and the reinforcing member 130 can reinforce the front end of the main body. At this time, the size of the rear end of the main body can be set smaller, that is, the volume of the seat portion 111 can be set smaller, so the overall volume of the main body is smaller, thereby reducing the volume of the connector 100, thereby reducing the installation space occupied by the connector 100 in the electronic device, and further being more conducive to the lightweight development of the electronic device.

[0031] In addition, in the solution disclosed in the present application, the strength of the retaining wall 113 is reinforced by the reinforcing piece 130 , thereby reducing the risk of deformation of the retaining wall 113 and further improving the waterproof and dustproof performance of the connector 100 .

[0032] In addition, the volume of the base portion 111 can be set smaller, so that the rear end of the main body can leave a larger space. The left space can be fully utilized by other components of the electronic device, which is more conducive to reducing the thickness of the entire electronic device.

[0033] Optionally, the reinforcing member 130 may be made of materials such as steel, iron, copper, and engineering plastics. Of course, the reinforcing member 130 may also be made of other materials, which is not limited herein.

[0034] In one specific embodiment, at least a portion of the reinforcing member 130 can be located within the portion of the retaining wall 113 that protrudes from the surface of the base portion 111. In this case, the reinforcing member 130 is embedded within the portion of the retaining wall 113 that protrudes above the thickness of the base portion 111. Since the portion of the reinforcing member 130 corresponding to the base portion 111 needs to pass through the electrical connection terminals 120, installing the reinforcing member 130 in this portion would easily cause interference between the reinforcing member 130 and the electrical connection terminals 120. Therefore, embedding the reinforcing member 130 only within the portion of the retaining wall 113 that protrudes above the thickness of the base portion 111 ensures that the reinforcing member 130 reinforces the retaining wall 113 while minimizing interference with the electrical connection terminals 120.

[0035] In an optional solution, the reinforcing members 130 may all be located within the retaining wall 113. In other words, the seat portion 111 in this solution is not reinforced.

[0036] In another optional embodiment, the reinforcement 130 may include a first extension portion 131 and a second extension portion 132. The first extension portion 131 may be embedded in the retaining wall 113 and extend along the thickness direction of the connector 100. Specifically, at least a portion of the first extension portion 131 may be located in the portion of the retaining wall 113 that protrudes from the surface of the base portion 111. The second extension portion 132 is embedded in the base portion 111. At this time, the first extension portion 131 and the second extension portion 132 form an "L"-shaped structure. In this solution, the first extension portion 131 reinforces the retaining wall 113, and the second extension portion 132 reinforces the base portion 111. Therefore, this solution can further improve the strength of the main body, thereby further avoiding the risk of deformation of the main body.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, connector 100 may further include a shielding shell 140. Shielding shell 140 may at least partially cover base portion 111, and shielding shell 140 and tongue portion 112 may be located on either side of retaining wall 113. In this embodiment, shielding shell 140 provides signal shielding, thereby preventing the risk of electromagnetic interference from components embedded in the main body and degrading the performance of connector 100.

[0038] Shielding shell 140 is also used to connect and ground connector 100 to the main body of the electronic device. Specifically, to achieve connection and grounding between shielding shell 140 and the main body of the electronic device, shielding shell 140 may be provided with attachment ears on both sides, through which shielding shell 140 can be connected to the main body of the electronic device. The main body here can be understood as the housing of the electronic device.

[0039] Furthermore, the base portion 111 has a first surface 1101, and the retaining wall 113 protrudes from the first surface 1101 along the thickness direction of the connector 100. The first surface 1101 herein may refer to the surface on the side where the retaining wall 113 protrudes from the base portion 111. The distance by which the retaining wall 113 protrudes from the first surface 1101 may be a first distance H. The first distance H herein may be understood as the distance between the first surface 1101 and the edge of the retaining wall 113. The shielding shell 140 has a second surface 141 on the side facing away from the first surface 1101. The second surface 141 herein refers to the surface of the shielding shell 140 that is opposite the first surface 1101 and faces away from the first surface 1101. In the thickness direction of the connector 100, the distance between the second surface 141 and the first surface 1101 is a second distance L. The second distance L may be smaller than the first distance H.

[0040] When the shielding shell 140 is mounted on the first surface 1101, the second distance L can be considered to be the wall thickness of the shielding shell 140. Of course, if there is a certain gap between the shielding shell 140 and the first surface 1101, the second distance L is the sum of the width of the gap and the thickness of the shielding shell 140.

[0041] In this solution, the second distance L is smaller than the first distance H, so the stacking thickness of the shielding shell 140 and the base portion 111 is smaller than the height of the retaining wall 113, so the shielding shell 140 does not protrude from the retaining wall 113. At the same time, a certain amount of space can be left between the shielding shell 140 and the retaining wall 113, and this space can be fully utilized by other components of the electronic device, thereby further contributing to reducing the thickness of the entire electronic device.

[0042] To further enhance the overall strength of connector 100, in another optional embodiment, reinforcing member 130 may be connected to shielding shell 140. In this embodiment, reinforcing member 130 is connected to shielding shell 140, thereby increasing the connection strength of reinforcing member 130 and thereby enhancing the connection strength of reinforcing member 130. Furthermore, reinforcing member 130 is connected to shielding shell 140, forming a single integral unit. This provides improved connection strength between the front and rear ends of connector 100, further enhancing the overall strength of connector 100.

[0043] In the above embodiment, the shielding shell 140 and the second extension portion 132 can be connected by bolts, rivets and other components. In this case, corresponding connection holes need to be provided on the base portion 111, the shielding shell 140 and the second extension portion 132, which is relatively difficult.

[0044] Based on this, in a specific embodiment, the second extension portion 132 extends from the edge of the first extension portion 131 in a direction toward the shielding shell 140. At least a portion of the second extension portion 132 can be exposed on the surface of the base portion 111, which can be understood as the first surface 1101. The second extension portion 132 can be welded to the shielding shell 140. In this solution, at least a portion of the second extension portion 132 is exposed on the surface of the base portion 111, thereby facilitating welding of the second extension portion 132 to the shielding shell 140, thereby simplifying and simplifying assembly of the connector 100.

[0045] Furthermore, welding the second extension portion 132 to the shielding shell 140 can further improve the assembly strength of the connector 100 , thereby improving the safety and reliability of the connector 100 .

[0046] In order to further improve the bonding strength between the second extension portion 132 and the base portion 111, in another optional embodiment, the end of the second extension portion 132 facing away from the first extension portion 131 may have a first edge, and the first edge may be provided with a plurality of notches 1321, and the plurality of notches 1321 are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the first edge. The extension direction of the first edge here refers to the width direction or length direction of the second extension portion 132. In this solution, the first edge is provided with a plurality of notches 1321 arranged at intervals, so that the first edge forms a zigzag structure. The zigzag structure can be filled with more adhesive, thereby increasing the bonding area between the second extension portion 132 and the base portion 111, thereby further improving the bonding strength between the second extension portion 132 and the base portion 111, and thus further improving the assembly strength of the connector 100.

[0047] In the connector 100 disclosed in the present application, the seat body 111 may be provided with a glue injection port, which is used to inject sealant 150 into the seat body 111. The sealant 150 fills the plastic part 110 of the connector 100 to achieve waterproof performance of the connector 100.

[0048] In the above embodiment, the shielding shell 140 easily obscures the glue injection port. Therefore, to prevent shielding shell 140 from obstructing the injection port, the injection port is typically located on the side of the base portion 111 facing away from the shielding shell 140. Specifically, the injection port is located on the side of the base portion 111 facing away from the first surface 1101. In this case, the base portion 111 must be flipped over to inject sealant 150. When attaching the shielding shell 140, the base portion 111 must be flipped over again. Consequently, dispensing sealant 150 and dispensing glue to the solder tails of the shielding shell 140 must be completed at two different workstations, making assembly of the connector 100 more difficult.

[0049] Based on this, in another optional embodiment, the end of the second extension portion 132 facing the first extension portion 131 can be surrounded by a first avoidance hole 1322 with the first extension portion 131. The first avoidance hole 1322 can be arranged opposite the glue injection port. In this solution, the second extension portion 132 and the shielding shell 140 avoid the position of the glue injection port, thereby ensuring that the dispensing direction of the sealant 150 and the dispensing direction of the solder tail of the shielding shell 140 are the same. Therefore, the dispensing process of both can be completed at the same workstation without flipping the base portion 111, thereby making the assembly of the connector 100 less difficult.

[0050] In addition, the seat body 111 needs to be heated each time the glue is dispensed. The dispensing of the sealant 150 in this application and the dispensing of the solder tail of the shielding shell 140 are completed at the same work station, which also avoids the risk of sealing failure caused by multiple heating of the seat body 111.

[0051] In addition, the first avoidance hole 1322 formed between the second extension portion 132 and the first extension portion 131 can further reduce the weight of the reinforcing member 130 , making the connector 100 lighter and further conducive to the development of lighter and thinner electronic devices.

[0052] In another optional embodiment, the edge of the shielding shell 140 extending toward the retaining wall 113 is bent to form the reinforcing member 130. In this embodiment, the reinforcing member 130 and the shielding shell 140 are manufactured using an integrated bending process. Therefore, the reinforcing member 130 corresponds to the edge of the shielding shell 140 toward the retaining wall 113. The reinforcing member 130 and the shielding shell 140 form a single integral housing structure, thereby further improving the strength of the connector 100.

[0053] Alternatively, the outer shapes of the reinforcement member 130 and the shielding shell 140 can be first stamped or laser cut, and then the reinforcement member 130 can be bent by a bending process. Here, it can be understood that the portion located inside the base portion 111 is the reinforcement member 130, and the portion located outside the base portion 111 is the shielding shell 140.

[0054] In another optional embodiment, the end of the shielding shell 140 facing the reinforcement 130 can be enclosed with the reinforcement 130 to form a second avoidance hole 146. The second avoidance hole 146 can be located opposite the injection port. The function of the second avoidance hole 146 in this embodiment is the same as that of the first avoidance hole 1322 in the above embodiment, with only a different name in the different schemes. Therefore, the effect of this scheme is the same as that of the above scheme and is not further described here.

[0055] To improve the installation accuracy of the shielding shell 140 on the base portion 111, in another optional embodiment, the base portion 111 can be provided with a first positioning portion 161, and the shielding shell 140 can be provided with a second positioning portion 162. The base portion 111 and the shielding shell 140 can be positioned and matched by the first positioning portion 161 and the second positioning portion 162. In this solution, the first positioning portion 161 and the second positioning portion 162 can locate the installation position of the shielding shell 140 on the base portion 111, thereby further improving the assembly accuracy of the connector 100.

[0056] Alternatively, one of the first positioning portion 161 and the second positioning portion 162 may be a positioning hole, and the other may be a positioning protrusion, with the positioning hole and the positioning protrusion plugged into each other. Alternatively, the first positioning portion 161 and the second positioning portion 162 may be pin-holes. Of course, the first positioning portion 161 and the second positioning portion 162 may also have other structures, which are not limited herein.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the first positioning portion 161 may be provided on the first surface 1101 . Therefore, the second positioning portion 162 is also located in an area of ​​the shielding shell 140 corresponding to the first surface 1101 .

[0058] In another alternative embodiment, the surface of the base portion 111 facing away from the retaining wall 113 can be a third surface 1104, and the first positioning portion 161 can be provided on the third surface 1104. The second positioning portion 162 can be located in the area of ​​the shielding shell 140 opposite the fourth surface. In this embodiment, the first and second positioning portions 161, 162 are located on the side facing away from the retaining wall 113, thereby less likely to interfere with the retaining wall 113, thereby further improving the assembly reliability of the connector 100.

[0059] In another optional embodiment, the shielding shell 140 may include a first shell wall 142, a second shell wall 143, and a third shell wall 144. The second shell wall 143 and the third shell wall 144 are respectively located on two adjacent sides of the first shell wall 142, and the second shell wall 143 and the third shell wall 144 can be bent toward the same side relative to the first shell wall 142. In this case, the shielding shell 140 covers three surfaces of the base portion 111. Specifically, the first shell wall 142 can cover the first surface 1101, and the second shell 200 and the third shell 200 cover the two surfaces of the base portion 111 adjacent to the first surface 1101.

[0060] In this embodiment, the shielding shell 140 is typically manufactured by stamping and bending. For example, the outer contour of the shielding shell 140 is cut out, and then the first shell wall 142, the second shell wall 143, and the third shell wall 144 are bent. In this case, a gap exists between the second shell 200 and the first shell 200, resulting in poor overall strength of the shielding shell 140.

[0061] Based on this, in another optional embodiment, the shielding shell 140 may further include a connecting wall 145, which may be located between opposite ends of the second shell wall 143 and the third shell wall 144. The first shell wall 142, the second shell wall 143, the third shell wall 144, and the connecting wall 145 are a single-piece structure. In this solution, the connecting wall 145 can fill the gap between the second shell 200 and the third shell 200, thereby strengthening the connection strength between the first shell wall 142, the second shell wall 143, and the third shell wall 144, thereby further improving the strength of the shielding shell 140.

[0062] 8 , the shielding shell 140 may be a semi-drawn structure, and the length of the connecting wall 145 may be less than the lengths of the second shell 200 and the third shell 200. Of course, the shielding shell 140 may also be manufactured using other integrated processes, which are not limited herein.

[0063] In an optional embodiment, there are two second shell walls 143, each located at either end of the first shell wall 142. In this case, both the first shell wall 142 and the third shell wall 144 are connected to the two second shell walls 143. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, the first shell wall 142 covers the first surface 1101 of the base portion 111, and the third shell wall 144 covers the rear end surface of the base portion 111, where the rear end surface refers to the end surface facing away from the retaining wall 113. The two second shells 200 respectively cover the two side surfaces of the base portion 111. The aforementioned second positioning portion 162 can be located on the third shell wall 144.

[0064] In the above embodiment, the exhaust passage 1103 penetrating the external space is provided in the seat body 111. The exhaust passage 1103 is used to exhaust the internal air when the sealant 150 is dispensed, thereby reducing the risk of voids in the sealant 150.

[0065] In another optional embodiment, the exhaust passage 1103 may be provided in the bottom region of the base portion 111. The bottom region herein may be understood as the bottom wall of the base portion 111 facing away from the shielding shell 140. Since the exhaust passage 1103 is provided in the bottom region of the base portion 111, the exhaust passage 1103 has a longer path, making it difficult for the sealant 150 to reach the bottom region, thereby hindering exhaust from the base portion 111.

[0066] Based on this, in another optional embodiment, the aforementioned venting channel 1103 may be provided in the central region of the base 111. The central region of the base 111 here refers to the area near the physical center of the base 111. It is also possible to define the central region as encompassing areas within a certain range on either side of the physical center. Compared to a bottom venting slot approach, this solution allows for easier access for the sealant 150, thereby reducing the risk of the sealant 150 compromising its waterproof sealing capabilities.

[0067] In an optional embodiment, the connector 100 further includes a lower steel plate 171 and a middle partition 172. As shown in FIG1 , the lower steel plate is used to form a dispensing groove for the sealant 150 to enhance the strength of the plastic part 110. In addition, the upper steel plate can also be used as an attachment ear to fix the plastic part 110. The middle partition 172 is used to provide strength and adaptability to the plug-in and pull-out force of the plastic part 110, and to provide shielding for the upper and lower rows of terminals. In the scheme shown in FIG1 , the plastic part 110, the electrical connection terminal 120, the reinforcement 130, the lower steel plate 171 and the middle partition 172 constitute the main body of the connector 100.

[0068] In another optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, the plastic part 110, the electrical connection terminal 120, the lower steel sheet 171 and the middle partition 172 constitute the main component of the connector 100, and the reinforcement 130 is integrally formed with the shielding shell 140 and is part of the shielding shell 140.

[0069] Based on the connector 100 disclosed in the embodiment of the present application, the embodiment of the present application further discloses an electronic device, and the disclosed electronic device includes the connector 100 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0070] As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the electronic device disclosed in the present application also includes a housing 200 and a circuit board 300. The housing 200 may include a through hole 210 and a accommodating cavity 220 connected to the through hole 210. The connector 100 and the circuit board 300 can both be located in the accommodating cavity 220. The electrical connection terminal 120 of the connector 100 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 300. The tongue portion 112 of the connector 100 can be arranged opposite to the through hole 210, and the retaining wall 113 can be sealed and connected to the housing 200. Specifically, a seal 400 can be provided between the retaining wall 113 and the housing 200, so of course it can be sealed and connected to the housing 200 through the seal 400. The seal 400 here can be a sealing foam, and of course it can also be other sealing structures, which are not limited herein.

[0071] In the embodiment disclosed in the present application, the reinforcing member 130 is embedded in the plastic portion 110 by insert molding, with a portion thereof located within the retaining wall 113 to increase the strength of the retaining wall 113, reduce the risk of deformation of the retaining wall 113, and improve the waterproof stability of the electronic device.

[0072] Since the retaining wall 113 and the reinforcing piece 130 can reinforce the main body, the overall volume of the main body can be set smaller, thereby reducing the volume of the connector 100, thereby reducing the installation space occupied by the connector 100 in the electronic device, and further facilitating the development of lighter and thinner electronic devices.

[0073] In another optional embodiment, a stop protrusion may be provided on the side of the housing 200 facing the accommodating cavity 220. The stop protrusion is used to limit the position of the plug mating with the connector 100 and prevent the plug from being excessively extended. In addition, the stop protrusion can also increase the sealing area between the housing 200 and the retaining wall 113, thereby further improving the sealing performance between the connector 100 and the housing 200.

[0074] The electronic devices disclosed in the embodiments of the present application may be smart phones, tablet computers, e-book readers, wearable devices (such as smart watches), electronic game consoles, and other devices. The embodiments of the present application do not limit the specific types of electronic devices.

[0075] The embodiments of the present application are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of this application, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of this application and the scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of this application.

Claims

1. A connector comprising a plastic part, an electrical connection terminal and a reinforcement member; The electrical connection terminal is embedded in the plastic part; the plastic part includes a main body part and a tongue part, the main body part includes a seat part and a retaining wall, and the main body part and the tongue part are respectively located on two opposite sides of the retaining wall; In the thickness direction of the connector, the height of the retaining wall is greater than the height of the seat body, a reinforcing piece is embedded in the main body, at least part of the reinforcing piece is located in the retaining wall, and the strength of the reinforcing piece is greater than the strength of the plastic part.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The reinforcing piece includes a first extending portion and a second extending portion; the first extending portion is embedded in the retaining wall and extends along the thickness direction of the connector; the second extending portion is embedded in the seat body portion.

3. The connector according to claim 2, wherein: The connector further comprises a shielding shell, at least a portion of which covers the seat body, and the shielding shell and the tongue portion are respectively located on both sides of the retaining wall; The seat body has a first surface, the retaining wall protrudes from the first surface along the thickness direction of the connector, and the distance that the retaining wall protrudes from the first surface is a first distance; The shielding shell has a second surface on a side facing away from the first surface. In the thickness direction of the connector, the distance between the second surface and the first surface is a second distance, which is smaller than the first distance.

4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: The reinforcing piece is connected to the shielding shell.

5. The connector according to claim 4, wherein: The second extension portion is extended from the edge of the first extension portion in a direction toward the shielding shell, at least a portion of the second extension portion is exposed on the surface of the base portion, and the second extension portion is welded to the shielding shell.

6. The connector according to claim 5, wherein: The second extending portion has a first edge at one end facing away from the first extending portion. The first edge is provided with a plurality of notches, and the plurality of notches are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the first edge.

7. The connector according to claim 5, wherein: One end of the second extension portion facing the first extension portion forms a first avoidance hole with the first extension portion; the seat body is provided with a glue injection port, which is used to inject sealant into the seat body, and the first avoidance hole is arranged opposite to the glue injection port.

8. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: The shielding shell is extended and bent toward an edge of one end of the retaining wall to form the reinforcing piece.

9. The connector according to claim 8, wherein: The shielding shell and the reinforcing piece form a second avoidance hole at one end thereof facing the reinforcing piece. The seat body is provided with a glue injection port for injecting sealant into the seat body. The second avoidance hole is arranged opposite to the glue injection port.

10. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: The seat body is provided with a first positioning portion, and the shielding shell is provided with a second positioning portion. The seat body and the shielding shell are positioned and matched through the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion.

11. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: The shielding shell includes a first shell wall, a second shell wall, a third shell wall and a connecting wall. The second shell wall and the third shell wall are respectively located on two adjacent sides of the first shell wall, and the second shell wall and the third shell wall are bent to the same side relative to the first shell wall. The connecting wall is connected to the first shell wall, the second shell wall and the third shell wall. The connecting wall is located between the opposite ends of the second shell wall and the third shell wall. The first shell wall, the second shell wall, the third shell wall and the connecting wall are an integrated structural component.

12. An electronic device comprising the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 11; The electronic device also includes a shell and a circuit board, the shell includes a through hole and a accommodating cavity connected to the through hole, the connector and the circuit board are both located in the accommodating cavity, the electrical connection terminal of the connector is electrically connected to the circuit board, the tongue portion of the connector is arranged opposite to the through hole, and the retaining wall is sealed and connected to the shell.

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