Connector receptacle, connector, and electronic device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of connectors, and provides a connector receptacle, a connector, and an electronic device, capable of solving the problem in the related art of excessively large bezel size of the electronic device. The connector receptacle is used for being arranged in a housing of an electronic device and comprises an accommodating sleeve, the accommodating sleeve is provided with an inner hole, and the inner hole is used for accommodating a tongue plate of a female connector; in the axial direction of the inner hole, the accommodating sleeve has a first end and a second end; the accommodating sleeve comprises a sleeve bottom wall, a sleeve top wall, and a sleeve side wall connected between the sleeve bottom wall and the sleeve top wall, and the sleeve top wall comprises a first top wall section and a second top wall section connected to each other, the second top wall section is located on the side of the first top wall section close to the first end of the accommodating sleeve, and the side of the second top wall section away from the sleeve bottom wall protrudes out of the first top wall section. The present application can be used in electronic devices such as a tablet computer and a mobile phone.

Description

Connector sockets, connectors and electronic equipment

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application filed on March 25, 2024, with application number 202410357946.7 and entitled "Connector socket, connector and electronic device", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of connector technology, and more particularly to a connector socket, connector, and electronic device. Background Technology

[0003] Electronic devices such as tablets and mobile phones typically have connectors for connecting and communicating with external devices. These connectors are also known as Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors, including Mini-USB connectors, Micro-USB connectors, and USB-C connectors (also known as USB Type-C connectors). Connectors are usually installed at the edge of the electronic device, and their structural design directly affects the thickness of the electronic device and its bezel size (the bezel size is the width of the black border between the edge of the display area and the edge of the electronic device). Therefore, connector design has become an important topic in the industry. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of this application provide a connector socket, a connector, and an electronic device to solve the problem of large bezel size in electronic devices in related technologies.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application adopt the following technical solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a connector socket for being disposed in the housing of an electronic device, including a receiving sleeve having an inner hole for accommodating a tongue plate of a female connector; the receiving sleeve has a first end and a second end along the axial direction of the inner hole; the receiving sleeve includes a bottom wall, a top wall, and a side wall connected between the bottom wall and the top wall, the top wall including a first top wall segment and a second top wall segment connected to each other, the second top wall segment being located on the side of the first top wall segment near the first end of the receiving sleeve, and the second top wall segment protruding from the first top wall segment away from the bottom wall.

[0007] In this embodiment of the connector socket, since the second top wall segment protrudes from the first top wall segment away from the bottom wall, after the connector socket is installed in the housing of the electronic device, the first top wall segment can be at least partially located in the first placement space of the electronic device (the space between the display module and the bottom wall of the housing), and the second top wall segment can extend into the second placement space of the electronic device (the space between the display module and the side wall of the housing). The second placement space is used to accommodate a part of the top wall (i.e., the second top wall segment), without accommodating the entire top wall. This reduces the size of the second placement space, thereby reducing the bezel size of the electronic device and increasing the screen-to-body ratio, thus improving the user experience. Simultaneously, the first top wall segment is lower in height than the bottom wall, while the second top wall segment is higher, meaning the top wall has a stepped structure. This allows for spatial clearance of the display module when the lower-height first top wall segment is accommodated, preventing the thickness of the display module from overlapping with the overall size of the connector socket. This avoids excessive thickness of the electronic device, contributing to a thinner and lighter design.

[0008] In some embodiments of the first aspect, a first corner is formed at the junction of the first top wall segment and the second top wall segment. A first opening penetrating the top wall of the sleeve is provided at the first corner, extending along the width direction of the receiving sleeve. The width direction of the receiving sleeve is perpendicular to both the axial direction of the inner hole and the thickness direction of the first top wall segment. This arrangement increases the clearance space at the first corner, effectively avoiding some edges of the display module along the axial direction of the inner hole of the receiving sleeve.

[0009] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the connector socket further includes a cover plate, and a limiting groove is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve top wall. The cover plate is disposed in the limiting groove and covers the first opening. This arrangement prevents external water, dust, and other impurities from entering the housing through the first opening from the inner hole of the receiving sleeve. The limiting groove limits the cover plate, reducing the space occupied by the cover plate outside the sleeve top wall and increasing the clearance space at the first corner.

[0010] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the limiting groove includes a first limiting groove disposed on a first top wall segment and a second limiting groove disposed on a second top wall segment; the cover plate includes a first sub-segment, a second sub-segment, and a transition segment connecting the first sub-segment and the second sub-segment, the first sub-segment being disposed in the first limiting groove and the second sub-segment being disposed in the second limiting groove. This arrangement allows for better limiting of the cover plate, thus better preventing it from wobbling; simultaneously, the first limiting groove reduces the thickness of the first top wall segment, and the second limiting groove reduces the thickness of the second top wall segment, which helps to increase the clearance space at the first corner.

[0011] In some embodiments of the first aspect, an inclined surface is provided at the location of the first corner, the inclined surface is located at the edge of the second top wall segment and is inclined relative to the thickness direction of the second top wall segment; the transition segment is inclined relative to the first sub-segment, the transition segment is in contact with the inclined surface, or there is a gap between the transition segment and the inclined surface. This arrangement helps to increase the clearance space at the first corner, thereby providing better clearance for the edge of the display module.

[0012] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the cover plate is a metal sheet or alloy sheet, and the cover plate is welded to the top wall of the sleeve. This arrangement allows the cover plate to locally reinforce the connector socket, reducing the impact of the first opening on the strength of the connector socket.

[0013] In some embodiments of the first aspect, a second corner is formed at the junction of the first sub-segment and the transition segment, and a reinforcing member is provided at the location of the second corner. This arrangement increases the strength of the cover sheet at the second corner, thereby reducing the deformation of the cover sheet at the second corner.

[0014] In some embodiments of the first aspect, a portion of the cover plate located at the second corner protrudes from the outer surface of the first sub-segment to form a reinforcement. This arrangement simplifies the structure of the cover plate, thereby improving its structural reliability.

[0015] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the cover sheet is a Mylar sheet, and the cover sheet is bonded to the top wall of the sleeve. This arrangement can improve the sealing performance at the first opening.

[0016] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the cover piece is positioned on the top wall of the sleeve by a first positioning structure; the first positioning structure includes a plurality of first positioning holes disposed on the cover piece and a plurality of first positioning posts disposed on the top wall of the sleeve, each first positioning post cooperating with a corresponding first positioning hole. This arrangement can prevent the cover piece from rotating around the first positioning posts, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the cover piece.

[0017] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the maximum wall thickness of the first top wall segment is less than the minimum wall thickness of the second top wall segment. This configuration allows the first top wall segment to better avoid the display module, which is beneficial for further reducing the thickness of the electronic device.

[0018] In some embodiments of the first aspect, a weight-reduction groove is provided on the second top wall section. This arrangement allows unnecessary solid structures on the connector socket to be removed, thereby reducing the weight of the connector socket.

[0019] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the second top wall segment includes a first region and second regions located on both sides of the first region, the first region being the orthographic projection of the inner hole onto the second top wall segment; the weight-reducing groove includes a first weight-reducing groove disposed in the first region and a second weight-reducing groove disposed in the second region, the depth of the second weight-reducing groove being greater than the depth of the first weight-reducing groove. This configuration can minimize the weight of the connector socket.

[0020] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the connector socket further includes a first connecting ear, which is connected to the edge of the top wall of the housing. The first connecting ear is used to connect to the housing via a first fastener and to the connector female via a second fastener. This arrangement is equivalent to "raising" the position of the first connecting ear, so that the housing has sufficient space at the position corresponding to the first connecting ear to provide a protrusion for connection with the first fastener, ensuring the connection strength between the first connecting ear and the housing. At the same time, "raising" the position of the first connecting ear facilitates the connection between the connector female and the first connecting ear, so that the housing does not need to have a structure for connection with the connector female, simplifying the housing design.

[0021] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first connecting lug is provided with a first through hole and a first threaded hole. The first through hole is used to pass through a first fastener, and the first threaded hole is used to engage with a second fastener. With this configuration, when installing the connector base, before tightening the first fastener, the position of the connector base relative to the bottom wall of the housing can be finely adjusted using the clearance between the first fastener and the first through hole; when installing the connector female connector, before tightening the second fastener, the position of the connector female connector relative to the connector base can be finely adjusted using the clearance between the second fastener and the second through hole, thereby ensuring the assembly position accuracy of the connector female connector and the connector base.

[0022] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the connector socket further includes a positioning arm connected to the first connecting ear, and the positioning arm is provided with a second positioning structure for positioning the receiving sleeve within the housing. This arrangement allows the connector socket to be accurately positioned at the target location within the housing, thereby ensuring smooth subsequent installation of the connector socket.

[0023] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the second positioning structure is a second positioning hole, which is used to mate with a second positioning post provided on the housing. This configuration simplifies the second positioning structure, thereby reducing its manufacturing cost.

[0024] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the positioning arm includes a connecting arm segment and a supporting arm segment connected together. The connecting arm segment is connected to the edge of the first connecting ear at the first end away from the receiving sleeve, and the supporting arm segment extends in a direction away from the first end of the receiving sleeve. The second positioning structure is at least partially disposed on the supporting arm segment. This arrangement avoids the supporting arm segment occupying the space between the first connecting ear and the bottom wall of the shell, and avoids structural interference between the supporting arm segment and the second connecting ear.

[0025] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the connector socket further includes a socket seal, which includes a first sealing portion disposed at a first end of the receiving sleeve and a second sealing portion disposed on the bottom wall of the sleeve. Both the first and second sealing portions are semi-annular structures with an opening at one end. The first sealing portion is disposed around an inner hole, and the open end of the first sealing portion extends to the edge of the bottom wall of the sleeve. The open end of the second sealing portion connects to the open end of the first sealing portion, forming a closed structure. This arrangement effectively prevents external water, dust, and other impurities from entering the interior of the housing through the gap between the receiving sleeve and the housing.

[0026] In some embodiments of the first aspect, a first mounting groove is provided at the first end of the receiving sleeve, and a first sealing part is disposed in the first mounting groove; a second mounting groove is provided on the bottom wall of the sleeve, and a second sealing part is disposed in the second mounting groove. This arrangement allows the connector seat seal to be securely installed on the receiving sleeve.

[0027] In a second aspect, embodiments of this application provide a connector, including a female connector and a connector socket as described in the first aspect; the female connector includes a base and a tongue plate connected to the base, the base is disposed at the second end of a receiving sleeve, the tongue plate extends into the inner hole of the receiving sleeve of the connector socket, and the base is provided with conductive terminals for connecting to a connecting circuit board.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the connector in this embodiment are the same as those of the connector socket in the first aspect, and will not be repeated here.

[0029] In some embodiments of the second aspect, the conductive terminal is located on the side of the base near the bottom wall of the receiving sleeve, along the thickness direction of the tongue plate. This arrangement helps to further reduce the thickness of the electronic device.

[0030] In some embodiments of the second aspect, the connector socket further includes a first connecting ear, which is connected to the edge of the top wall of the sleeve; the connector female connector further includes a second connecting ear, which is connected to the base and located on the side of the first connecting ear near the bottom wall of the sleeve; the first connecting ear is used to connect to the housing of the electronic device via a first fastener; the first connecting ear is also connected to the second connecting ear via a second fastener. This arrangement is equivalent to "raising" the position of the first connecting ear, so the housing has sufficient space at the position corresponding to the first connecting ear to provide a protrusion for connection with the first fastener, ensuring the connection strength between the first connecting ear and the housing; at the same time, "raising" the position of the first connecting ear facilitates the connection of the first connecting ear to the second connecting ear via the second fastener, eliminating the need for the second connecting ear of the connector female connector to be connected to the bottom wall of the housing, avoiding the need for the bottom wall of the housing to have a connection structure for connection with the fastener at the position corresponding to the second connecting ear, thus simplifying the design of the bottom wall of the housing.

[0031] In some embodiments of the second aspect, the first connecting ear is provided with a first through hole and a first threaded hole, the first through hole being used to pass through a first fastener; the second connecting ear is provided with a second through hole at a position corresponding to the first threaded hole, the second fastener passing through the second through hole and threadedly engaging with the first threaded hole. With this configuration, when installing the connector seat, before tightening the first fastener, the position of the connector seat relative to the bottom wall of the housing can be finely adjusted using the fit clearance between the first fastener and the first through hole; when installing the connector female connector, before tightening the second fastener, the position of the connector female connector relative to the connector seat can be finely adjusted using the fit clearance between the second fastener and the second through hole, thereby ensuring the assembly positional accuracy of the connector female connector and the connector seat.

[0032] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a connector, including a female connector, a male connector, and a connector socket as described in the first aspect; the female connector includes a base and a tongue plate connected to the base, the base is disposed at the second end of a receiving sleeve, the tongue plate extends into the inner hole of the receiving sleeve of the connector socket, and the base is provided with conductive terminals for connecting to a connecting circuit board; the male connector is used to connect to the tongue plate.

[0033] The beneficial effects of the connector in this embodiment are the same as those of the connector socket in the first aspect, and will not be repeated here.

[0034] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide an electronic device, including a housing, a display module, a connecting circuit board, and a connector as described in the second or third aspect; the housing includes a bottom wall and a side wall disposed at the edge of the bottom wall, the side wall having an insertion port; the display module is at least partially disposed within the housing, a first placement space is formed between the display module and the bottom wall, and a second placement space is formed between the display module and the side wall; a first end of a receiving sleeve of the connector socket is disposed at the insertion port, a second end of the receiving sleeve extends into the first placement space, the bottom wall of the receiving sleeve is disposed on the bottom wall, a first top wall segment of the receiving sleeve is at least partially located in the first placement space, and a second top wall segment of the receiving sleeve is located outside the first placement space and extends into the second placement space; the connecting circuit board is electrically connected to conductive terminals on the base.

[0035] The beneficial effects of the electronic device in this application embodiment are the same as those of the connector in the second or third aspect, and will not be repeated here.

[0036] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, along the thickness direction of the tongue plate, conductive terminals are located on the side of the base near the bottom wall of the housing sleeve, and a connecting circuit board extends between the base and the bottom wall of the housing and is electrically connected to the conductive terminals; the back of the display module has a first recess, which is at least partially disposed opposite to the first top wall segment; the side of the display module has a second recess, which is at least partially disposed opposite to the second top wall segment. This configuration can further reduce the thickness of the electronic device and the size of its bezel.

[0037] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, the display module includes a receiving cavity, a backlight disposed within the receiving cavity, a display panel disposed at the cavity opening of the receiving cavity, and a cover plate disposed on the side of the display panel away from the backlight, the edge of the cover plate being connected to the sidewall of the housing; the receiving cavity includes a cavity bottom wall and a cavity side wall disposed at the edge of the cavity bottom wall; a first recess is disposed on the cavity bottom wall, and a second recess is disposed on the cavity side wall. This configuration not only facilitates manufacturing but also reduces the impact of the first and second recesses on components such as the backlight and the display panel.

[0038] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, the first recess is a second opening located at the edge of the cavity bottom wall, the second opening penetrating the cavity bottom wall. This configuration helps to further reduce the thickness of the electronic device.

[0039] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, the second recess is a notch provided on the cavity sidewall. This design allows for both avoidance of the second top wall segment and ensures the strength of the cavity sidewall at the second recess.

[0040] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, the cavity sidewall located at the second recess is a first sidewall segment. The outer wall of the first sidewall segment is inclined relative to the inner wall of the first sidewall segment, and the wall thickness of the first sidewall segment at the top is greater than the wall thickness of the first sidewall segment at the bottom. Specifically, along the thickness direction of the display module, the top end is the end of the first sidewall segment away from the cavity bottom wall, and the bottom end is the end of the first sidewall segment close to the cavity bottom wall. This configuration helps to further reduce the size of the electronic device's bezel. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 is a front view of an electronic device in the related art;

[0042] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view (AA) of the electronic device in Figure 1;

[0043] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device (tablet computer) in the first embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the electronic device in Figure 3;

[0045] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the electronic device in Figure 3 after the display module has been removed;

[0046] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device in Figure 3 at point BB;

[0047] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the connector shown in Figure 4 from one perspective;

[0048] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector shown in Figure 4 from another perspective;

[0049] Figure 9 is a partial enlarged view of the electronic device shown in Figure 5 at the connector location;

[0050] Figure 10 is an exploded view of the electronic device shown in Figure 9;

[0051] Figure 11 is an exploded view of the connector shown in Figure 9;

[0052] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the connector shown in Figure 8;

[0053] Figure 13 is a CC cross-sectional view of the connector in Figure 8;

[0054] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of the shell structure in some embodiments of this application;

[0055] Figure 15 is a longitudinal sectional view of the electronic device at the socket in the second embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 16 is a longitudinal sectional view of the electronic device at the socket in the third embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the female connector in Figure 16 from one viewpoint;

[0058] Figure 18 is a structural schematic diagram of the female connector in Figure 16 from another perspective;

[0059] Figure 19 is an exploded view of the female connector in Figure 16;

[0060] Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the female connector and the male connector in Figure 17;

[0061] Figure 21 is a schematic diagram of the male connector in Figure 20;

[0062] Figure 22 is a DD cross-sectional view of the connector and connecting circuit board in Figure 8 when they are assembled together;

[0063] Figure 23 is a schematic diagram of the connector socket in Figure 8;

[0064] Figure 24 is an exploded view of the connector socket in Figure 23;

[0065] Figure 25 is an exploded view of the connector socket shown in Figure 24 from another perspective;

[0066] Figure 26 is a schematic diagram of the connector socket structure in another embodiment of this application;

[0067] Figure 27 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector socket shown in Figure 26 from another perspective;

[0068] Figure 28 is an EE cross-sectional view of the connector socket shown in Figure 26;

[0069] Figure 29 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the edge of the display module in an embodiment of this application;

[0070] Figure 30 is a magnified view of a portion of the module edge shown in Figure 29;

[0071] Figure 31 is a cross-sectional view of the module shown in Figure 30;

[0072] Figure 32 is a cross-sectional view of the display module in Figure 30;

[0073] Figure 33 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the receiving cavity edge of the module shown in Figure 29;

[0074] Figure 34 is a partial enlarged view of the cavity in Figure 33. Detailed Implementation

[0075] The technical solutions in some embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0076] Electronic devices such as tablets and mobile phones are usually equipped with connectors for connecting and communicating with external devices. These connectors are also known as Universal Serial Bus connectors, including Mini-USB connectors, Micro-USB connectors, USB-C connectors (also known as USB Type-C connectors), etc.

[0077] The Mini USB connector, also known as the Mini USB interface, was designed to address the limitation of earlier connectors that could only be used for charging and not for data transfer. Its small size makes it suitable for small electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and digital cameras. In addition to charging, the Mini USB connector also enables data transfer, facilitating file transfer and synchronization between electronic devices.

[0078] Micro USB connector: A successor to the Mini USB connector, announced by the Open Mobile Terminal Platforms (OMTP) in September 2007. It is smaller than the Mini-USB connector and suitable for increasingly thinner and lighter electronic devices. The Micro USB connector supports charging, audio, and data connectivity.

[0079] The USB-C connector, also known as the USB Type-C connector or Type-C connector, features a reversible design, eliminating the need to distinguish between the front and back of the plug and making insertion and removal more convenient. Furthermore, the USB-C connector supports high-current transmission, significantly improving the speed and efficiency of charging and data transfer.

[0080] Connectors are typically installed at the edges of electronic devices. The structural design of the connector directly affects the thickness and frame size of the electronic device. Therefore, how to design connectors has become one of the important topics in the industry.

[0081] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, Figure 1 is a front view of an electronic device in the related art, and Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view (AA) of the electronic device in Figure 1. Some components in Figure 2 are not shown in cross-sectional view; for example, the female connector 04 is shown in side view. The electronic device is a tablet computer, including a housing 01, a display module 02, a connector 03, and a connecting circuit board 06.

[0082] The housing 01 includes a bottom wall 011 and a side wall 012 disposed at the edge of the bottom wall 011. The side wall 012 has an insertion port 013. The display module 02 includes a display panel assembly 021 and a cover glass 022 (CG) located outside the display panel assembly 021. The side wall 012 has an inwardly extending connecting flange 014 located at the opening of the housing 01. The edge of the cover glass 022 connects to the connecting flange 014. The display panel assembly 021 includes a display panel and a backlight disposed on the back side of the display panel.

[0083] Connector 03 includes connector female connector 04 and connector connector base 05. Connector connector base 05 includes receiving sleeve 051. The first end of the inner hole 0511 of receiving sleeve 051 (the right end shown in FIG. 2) is disposed opposite to the socket 013. Receiving sleeve 051 includes a bottom wall 0512, a top wall 0513 and a side wall connecting the top wall 0513 and the bottom wall 0512. The bottom wall 0512 is disposed on the bottom wall 011 of the housing, and the end of the bottom wall 0512 away from the socket 013 (the left end shown in FIG. 2) extends beyond the edge of the top wall 0513. The top wall 0513 extends into the placement space 015 between the side of the display panel assembly 021 and the side wall 012 of the housing.

[0084] The female connector 04 includes a base 041 and a tongue plate 042 connected to the base 041. The base 041 is located at the second end (left end shown in FIG. 2) of the inner hole 0511 of the receiving sleeve 051. The tongue plate 042 extends into the inner hole 0511. A conductive terminal 043 is provided on the side of the base 041 away from the bottom wall 0512 of the sleeve (i.e., the upper side shown in FIG. 2). The connecting end of the connecting circuit board 06 extends into the placement space 015 and is electrically connected to the conductive terminal 043.

[0085] In related technologies, electronic devices have a large Y-axis dimension along the inner hole 0511 of the receiving sleeve 05, resulting in a wide bezel (e.g., up to 9mm) and a small screen-to-body ratio (the ratio of the display area of ​​the display panel to the front panel area of ​​the electronic device), thus reducing the user experience.

[0086] To address this, this application provides a connector socket, a connector, and an electronic device. The top wall of the connector socket is configured in a stepped shape, that is, the top wall includes a first top wall segment and a second top wall segment. The second top wall segment protrudes from the first top wall segment, and the first top wall segment is disposed between the back of the display module and the bottom wall of the housing. The second top wall segment is disposed in the placement space between the side of the display module and the side wall of the housing. With this configuration, the placement space between the side of the display module and the side wall of the housing is used to accommodate a portion of the top wall (i.e., the second top wall), thereby reducing the size of the placement space and thus reducing the size of the bezel of the electronic device.

[0087] The electronic devices in this application embodiment can be mobile phones, tablets, smart wearable devices (such as smartwatches), or other electronic devices with connectors and displays.

[0088] The connector structure of the electronic device in this application embodiment is described below using a tablet computer as an example. Other types of electronic devices can be set up by referring to the connector structure and installation method in the tablet computer embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0089] As shown in Figures 3 to 7, Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the electronic device (tablet computer) in the first embodiment of this application, Figure 4 is an exploded view of the electronic device in Figure 3, Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the electronic device in Figure 3 after the display module 200 is removed, and Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device in Figure 3 at point BB. The electronic device includes a housing 100, a display module 200, a connector 300, and a connecting circuit board 800.

[0090] As shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5, the housing 100 includes a bottom wall 110 and a side wall 120 disposed at the edge of the bottom wall 110, and the side wall 120 is provided with an insertion port 130. Specifically, the shell 100 is a rectangular shell structure, that is, the bottom wall 110 is a rectangular plate structure or a rectangular plate structure with rounded corners; there are multiple shell side walls 120, namely upper shell side wall 120a, lower shell side wall 120b, left shell side wall 120c and right shell side wall 120d. Along the first direction X, the upper shell side wall 120a and the lower shell side wall 120b are respectively located at the edges of opposite sides of the bottom wall 110; along the second direction Y, the left shell side wall 120c and the right shell side wall 120d are respectively located at the edges of opposite sides of the bottom wall 110. The upper shell side wall 120a, lower shell side wall 120b, left shell side wall 120c and right shell side wall 120d form a shell 100 with an opening on one side, and the insertion port 130 is provided on the right shell side wall 120d. Among them, the first direction X (the width direction of the electronic device shown in Figure 3), the second direction Y (the length direction of the electronic device shown in Figure 3), and the thickness direction Z of the electronic device are perpendicular to each other.

[0091] Of course, the socket 130 is not limited to being located on the right shell sidewall 120d; it can also be located on the lower shell sidewall 120b or the left shell sidewall 120c, depending on the actual situation. The structure of the shell 100 is not limited to the rectangular shell structure shown in Figures 3 and 4; it can also be a circular shell structure, etc.

[0092] As shown in Figure 6, the display module 200 is disposed within the housing 100. A first placement space 140 is provided between the display module 200 and the bottom wall 110 of the housing, and a second placement space 150 is provided between the display module 200 and the side wall 120 of the housing. As shown in Figure 4, the display module 200 may be entirely disposed within the housing 100, but it is not limited thereto; a portion of the display module 200 may also be disposed outside the housing 100.

[0093] As shown in Figures 6, 7, and 8, Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector 300 shown in Figure 4 from one viewpoint, and Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector 300 shown in Figure 4 from another viewpoint. The connector 300 is a USB-C connector, but it is not limited to this; the connector 300 can also be a Mini-USB connector, a Micro-USB connector, etc., without specific limitations here.

[0094] The connector 300 includes a female connector 400 and a connector socket 500.

[0095] A connector socket 500 is disposed in the housing 100. The connector socket 500 includes a receiving sleeve 510, which has an inner hole 511, also referred to as a receiving sleeve bore or receiving sleeve cavity, which refers to the space inside the receiving sleeve 510. Along the axial direction of the inner hole 511 (i.e., the second direction Y), the receiving sleeve 510 has a first end 510a (i.e., the right end shown in FIG. 6) and a second end 510b (i.e., the left end shown in FIG. 6). The first end 510a of the receiving sleeve 510 is disposed at the insertion port 130, and the second end 510b of the receiving sleeve 510 extends into the first placement space 140.

[0096] The receiving sleeve 510 includes a bottom wall 512, a top wall 513, and a side wall 514 connecting the bottom wall 512 and the top wall 513. The top wall 513 includes a first top wall segment 5131 and a second top wall segment 5132 connected to each other. The second top wall segment 5132 is located on the side of the first top wall segment 5131 near the first end 510a of the receiving sleeve 510, and protrudes from the first top wall segment 5131 away from the bottom wall 512. The bottom wall 512 is disposed on the bottom wall 110 of the shell. The first top wall segment 5131 is at least partially located in the first placement space 140, and the second top wall segment 5132 of the receiving sleeve 510 is located outside the first placement space 140 and extends into the second placement space 150.

[0097] The female connector 400 includes a base 410 and a tongue plate 420 connected to the base 410. The base 410 is disposed at the second end 510b of the receiving sleeve 510. The tongue plate 420 extends into the inner hole 511 of the receiving sleeve 510 of the connector connector seat 500. The inner hole 511 is used to receive the tongue plate 420. The tongue plate 420 is used to connect with the male connector. The base 410 is provided with conductive terminals 411.

[0098] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the connecting circuit board 800 is a flexible circuit board. The connecting circuit board 800 includes a first connecting segment 810, a second connecting segment, and an intermediate segment 820 connected between the first connecting segment 810 and the second connecting segment. The first connecting segment 810 is electrically connected to the conductive terminal 411, and the second connecting segment is used to electrically connect to the motherboard of the electronic device.

[0099] As shown in Figure 6, the first connecting segment 810 includes a stacked circuit board layer 811 and a support layer 812. The circuit board layer 811 is electrically connected to the conductive terminal 411. The support layer 812 is located on the side of the circuit board layer 811 away from the base 410 and is used to support the circuit board layer 811. The support layer 812 can be a metal layer or an alloy layer, for example, the support layer 812 can be a steel sheet layer.

[0100] Of course, the connecting circuit board 800 is not limited to a flexible circuit board; it can also be set as a rigid circuit board depending on the actual situation.

[0101] As shown in FIG6, the electronic device in this embodiment of the application has a second top wall segment 5132 protruding from the first top wall segment 5131 away from the bottom wall 512. The first top wall segment 5131 is at least partially located in the first placement space 140, and the second top wall segment 5132 extends into the second placement space 150. In this way, the second placement space 150 is used to accommodate a part of the top wall of the sleeve 510 (i.e., the second top wall segment 5132) without accommodating the entire top wall 513. This reduces the size of the second placement space 150 along the axial Y direction of the inner hole 511, thereby reducing the size of the bezel of the electronic device and increasing the screen ratio of the electronic device to improve the user experience. Meanwhile, as shown in Figure 6, the first top wall section 5131 is lower in height than the bottom wall 512, while the second top wall section 5132 is higher. That is, the top wall 513 has a stepped structure. In this way, the housing 510 can make room for the display module 200 at the lower first top wall section 5131, avoiding the superposition of the thickness dimension of the display module 200 with the dimension of the entire connector base 500. This can prevent the electronic device from being too thick, thus contributing to the thinning and lightening of the electronic device.

[0102] The assembly method of connector 300 is not unique. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8, 9, and 10, Figure 9 is a partial enlarged view of the electronic device shown in Figure 5 at the location of connector 300, and Figure 10 is an exploded view of the electronic device shown in Figure 9. Connector socket 500 also includes a first connecting ear 520, which is connected to the edge of the top wall 513 of the sleeve; connector female socket 400 also includes a second connecting ear 430, which is connected to the base 410. The second connecting ear 430 is located on the side of the first connecting ear 520 near the bottom wall 512 of the sleeve, that is, the second connecting ear 430 is located between the first connecting ear 520 and the bottom wall 110 of the housing. The first connecting ear 520 is used to connect to the housing 100 of the electronic device via a first fastener 710; the first connecting ear 520 is also connected to the second connecting ear 430 via a second fastener 720.

[0103] By connecting the first connecting ear 520 to the edge of the top wall 513 of the sleeve, the first connecting ear 520 is moved away from the bottom wall 110 of the shell, which is equivalent to "raising" the position of the first connecting ear 520. In this way, the shell 100 has enough space at the position corresponding to the first connecting ear 520 to set the protrusion 111 to connect with the first fastener 710, thereby ensuring the connection strength between the first connecting ear 520 and the shell 100 (if the connection position of the first connecting ear 520 on the receiving sleeve 510 is too low, for example, if the first connecting ear 520 is connected to the edge of the bottom wall 512 of the sleeve, then the first connecting ear 520 is relatively close to the bottom wall 110 of the shell, and the bottom wall 110 of the shell usually does not have enough wall thickness to reliably connect with the first fastener 710).

[0104] Meanwhile, by "raising" the position of the first connecting ear 520, it is convenient for the first connecting ear 520 to be connected to the second connecting ear 430 through the second fastener 720. In this way, the second connecting ear 430 of the connector female connector 400 does not need to be connected to the bottom wall 110 of the housing. This avoids the need to set a connection structure for the bottom wall 110 to be connected to the fastener at the position corresponding to the second connecting ear 430, which simplifies the design on the bottom wall 110 and avoids the design difficulties caused by setting a connection structure on the bottom wall 110 (since the second connecting ear 430 is located on the side of the first connecting ear 520 close to the bottom wall 512, it is relatively close to the bottom wall 110. If the second connecting ear 430 is connected to the bottom wall 110 of the housing through the second fastener 720, the bottom wall 110 usually does not have enough wall thickness to reliably connect with the second fastener 720).

[0105] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8, 9, and 10, the first connecting ear 520 is provided with a first through hole 521, through which a first fastener 710 is inserted; the bottom wall 110 of the housing is provided with a protrusion 111 at a position corresponding to the first through hole 521, and the protrusion 111 is provided with a second threaded hole 1111, which is threadedly engaged with the first fastener 710. With this configuration, when installing the connector seat 500, before tightening the first fastener 710, the position of the connector seat 500 relative to the bottom wall 110 can be finely adjusted using the fit clearance between the first fastener 710 and the first through hole 521, thereby ensuring the assembly position accuracy of the connector seat 500.

[0106] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the first through hole 521 can be a countersunk hole, with the head of the first fastener 710 positioned within it and stopped against the stepped wall of the countersunk hole. Besides a countersunk hole, the first through hole 521 can also be a cylindrical hole, with the head of the first fastener 710 stopping at the edge of the first through hole 521. As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the first fastener 710 is a screw, but it is not limited to this; the first fastener 710 can also be other types of threaded fasteners.

[0107] Of course, in other embodiments, the positions of the first through hole 521 and the second threaded hole 1111 can also be interchanged, that is: the first through hole 521 is provided on the protrusion 111 and penetrates the bottom wall 110 of the shell, the second threaded hole 1111 is provided on the first connecting lug 520, and the first fastener 710 passes through the first through hole 521 from outside the shell 100 and is threaded into the second threaded hole 1111.

[0108] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 11, 12, and 13, Figure 11 is an exploded view of the connector 300 shown in Figure 9, Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of the bottom of the connector 300 shown in Figure 8, and Figure 13 is a CC cross-sectional view of the connector 300 in Figure 8. A first connecting ear 520 has a first threaded hole 522, and a second connecting ear 430 has a second through hole 431 at a position corresponding to the first threaded hole 522. A second fastener 720 passes through the second through hole 431 and is threadedly engaged with the first threaded hole 522. With this configuration, when installing the connector female connector 400, before tightening the second fastener 720, the position of the connector female connector 400 relative to the connector seat 500 can be finely adjusted using the fit clearance between the second fastener 720 and the second through hole 431, thereby ensuring the assembly position accuracy of the connector female connector 400.

[0109] As shown in Figures 11 and 13, the second through hole 431 is a cylindrical hole, and the head of the second fastener 720 stops at the edge of the second through hole 431. Besides a cylindrical hole, the second through hole 431 can also be a countersunk hole, with the head of the second fastener 720 positioned within the countersunk hole and stopped against the stepped wall of the countersunk hole. As shown in Figures 11 and 13, the second fastener 720 is a screw, but it is not limited to this; the second fastener 720 can also be other types of threaded fasteners.

[0110] Of course, in other embodiments, the positions of the second through hole 431 and the first threaded hole 522 can also be interchanged, that is: the second through hole 431 is provided on the first connecting lug 520, the first threaded hole 522 is provided on the second connecting lug 430, and the second fastener 720 passes through the second through hole 431 and is threadedly engaged with the first threaded hole 522.

[0111] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 10 and 14, Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a housing 100 in some embodiments of this application. The housing 100 further includes a plastic part 160 disposed on the bottom wall 110 of the housing. The bottom wall 110 is a metal structure or an alloy structure. The plastic part 160 is provided with a clearance opening area 161, the connector 300 is disposed in the clearance opening area 161, and a protrusion 111 is disposed on the plastic part 160.

[0112] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 10 and 14, the plastic part 160 and the bottom wall of the shell 110 are integrally formed by injection molding. The plastic part 160 and the bottom wall of the shell 110 can be integrally formed by insert injection molding or by nano-injection molding; no specific limitation is made here. Of course, besides being integrally formed, the plastic part 160 and the bottom wall of the shell 110 can also be separate parts, and then assembled together by connectors.

[0113] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, there is a pair of first connecting ears 520, with the pair of first connecting ears 520 located on opposite sides of the top wall 513. The pair of first connecting ears 520 are connected to the bottom wall 110 of the housing via first fasteners 710. This arrangement ensures that the connector socket 500 is balanced under force on both sides, preventing the connector socket 500 from becoming misaligned, thus making the installation of the connector socket 500 more secure.

[0114] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8, 9, and 10, there is a pair of second connecting ears 430. The pair of second connecting ears 430 are located on opposite sides of the base 410 of the connector female connector 400. Each pair of second connecting ears 430 is connected to a pair of first connecting ears 520 via a second fastener 720. This arrangement ensures that the connector female connector 400 is balanced under stress on both sides, preventing misalignment and thus making the installation of the connector female connector 400 more secure.

[0115] In addition to the above assembly methods, the first connecting ear 520 of the connector 300 can also be installed on the bottom wall 110 of the housing 100 by snap-fit; the second connecting ear 430 of the connector female connector 400 can also be connected to the bottom wall 110 of the housing by the second fastener 720; or the second connecting ear 430 can be connected to the first connecting ear 520 by snap-fit.

[0116] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8, 9, and 10, the connector socket 500 further includes a positioning arm 530 connected to the first connecting ear 520. The positioning arm 530 has a second positioning structure 531 for positioning the receiving sleeve 510 within the housing 100. By providing the second positioning structure 531 on the positioning arm 530, the connector socket 500 can be accurately positioned at the target location within the housing 100 during installation, thereby ensuring the smooth subsequent installation of the connector socket 500.

[0117] As shown in Figure 8, there are two positioning arms 530, each of which is connected to one of the two first connecting ears 520. Alternatively, there can be only one positioning arm 530, which is connected to one of the first connecting ears 520.

[0118] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8, 9, and 10, the positioning arm 530 includes a connecting arm segment 532 and a supporting arm segment 533 connected together. The connecting arm segment 532 is connected to the edge of the first end 510a of the first connecting ear 520 away from the receiving sleeve 510. The supporting arm segment 533 extends in a direction away from the first end 510a of the receiving sleeve 510 (e.g., in the Y-direction shown in Figure 8). The second positioning structure 531 is at least partially disposed on the supporting arm segment 533. By connecting the connecting arm segment 532 to the edge of the first end 510a of the first connecting ear 520 away from the receiving sleeve 510, and by extending the supporting arm segment 533 in a direction away from the first end 510a of the receiving sleeve 510, the space between the supporting arm segment 533 and the bottom wall 110 of the housing can be avoided, and structural interference between the supporting arm segment 533 and the second connecting ear 430 can be avoided.

[0119] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8, the connecting arm segment 532 and the supporting arm segment 533 are generally L-shaped.

[0120] The specific structure of the second positioning structure 531 is not unique. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the second positioning structure 531 is a second positioning hole, which is used to cooperate with the second positioning post 113 provided on the housing 100. By setting the second positioning structure 531 as a positioning hole, the second positioning structure 531 is simplified, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the second positioning structure 531. Of course, in other embodiments, the second positioning structure 531 can also be a magnetic component, such as a magnet, which is used to attract the magnetic component provided on the housing 100.

[0121] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8, the connector socket 500 is an integral structure, that is, the various components of the connector socket 500 are an integral structure, such as the receiving sleeve 510, the first connecting ear 520, and the positioning arm 530 being an integral structure. However, it is not limited to this, and the various components of the connector socket 500 can also be separately arranged.

[0122] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8, the connector socket 500 is an integral structure and is a MIM part. Here, an MIM part refers to a part manufactured using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology. Metal injection molding is a molding method that injects a plasticized mixture of metal powder and its binder into a mold. Specifically, it involves first mixing the selected powder with a binder, then granulating the mixture and injecting it into the desired shape.

[0123] The installation method of the female connector 400 is not unique. The female connector 400 can be installed upright or upside down. Figure 15 shows a schematic diagram of the female connector 400 installed upright. Figure 15 is a longitudinal sectional view of the electronic device in the second embodiment of this application at the socket 130. Some components in Figure 15 are not shown in sectional view. For example, the female connector 04 and the connecting circuit board 800 are shown in side view. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 15, along the thickness direction Z of the tongue plate 420, the conductive terminal 411 is disposed on the side of the base 410 away from the bottom wall 512 (the upper side of the base 410 shown in Figure 15), that is, the side of the female connector 04 with the conductive terminal 411 is disposed close to the display module 200; the first connecting segment 810 of the connecting circuit board 800 extends between the base 410 and the display module 200 and is connected to the conductive terminal 411, thus realizing the upright installation of the female connector 400. The first connecting segment 810 of the connecting circuit board 800 protrudes from the first top wall segment 5131, meaning that the minimum gap between the first connecting segment 810 of the connecting circuit board 800 and the display module 200 is smaller than the minimum gap between the first top wall segment 5131 and the display module 200. As shown in Figure 15, the thickness direction Z of the tongue plate 420 is parallel to the thickness direction Z of the electronic device.

[0124] Figures 6 and 16 show schematic diagrams of the inverted connector female 400. Figure 16 is a longitudinal sectional view of the electronic device in the third embodiment of this application at the socket 130. Some components in Figure 16 are not shown in sectional view, such as the connector female 04 and the connecting circuit board 800, which are shown in side view. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 6 and 16, along the thickness direction Z of the tongue plate 420, the conductive terminal 411 is disposed on the side of the base 410 near the bottom wall 512 (the lower side of the base 410 shown in Figure 16), that is, the side of the connector female 04 with the conductive terminal 411 is disposed near the bottom wall 110 of the housing. The first connecting segment 810 of the connecting circuit board 800 extends between the base 410 and the bottom wall 110 of the housing and is electrically connected to the conductive terminal 411, thus realizing the inverted design of the connector female 400. Compared to the upright mounting of the female connector 400, by inverting the female connector 400, the first connecting segment 810 can be positioned away from the display module 200. This avoids the first connecting segment 810 protruding from the first top wall segment 5131. With a fixed minimum safety clearance (e.g., 0.33mm) between the connector 300 assembly (the assembly formed by the connector 300 and the connecting circuit board 800) and the display module 200, the combined size of the connector 300 assembly and the display module 200 in the thickness direction Z of the electronic device can be smaller. This is beneficial for further reducing the thickness of the electronic device (e.g., the thickness can be reduced by 0.55mm, where 0.55mm is the height of the first connecting segment 810 protruding from the first top wall segment 5131 in Figure 15).

[0125] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 17, 18, and 19, Figure 17 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector female connector 400 in Figure 16 from one perspective, Figure 18 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector female connector 400 in Figure 16 from another perspective, and Figure 19 is an exploded view of the connector female connector 400 in Figure 16. The base 410 of the connector female connector 400 includes an intermediate connecting portion 412 and a terminal setting portion 413. The intermediate connecting portion 412 is disposed between the terminal setting portion 413 and the tongue plate 420, and the conductive terminal 411 is disposed on the terminal setting portion 413.

[0126] The female connector 400 also includes a protective cover 440, a terminal setting part 413 is disposed inside the protective cover 440, and the protective cover 440 is connected to the terminal setting part 413 through a first snap-fit ​​structure 450. The first snap-fit ​​structure 450 is used to prevent the protective cover 440 from moving relative to the terminal setting part 413 along the thickness direction Z of the tongue plate 420, and to prevent the protective cover 440 from moving relative to the terminal setting part 413 along the width direction X and the extension direction Y of the tongue plate 420.

[0127] The protective cover 440 is connected to the first connecting segment 810 of the connecting circuit board 800 via the second snap-fit ​​structure 460. The second snap-fit ​​structure 460 is used to prevent the protective cover 440 from moving relative to the first connecting segment 810 along the width direction X and the extension direction Y of the tongue plate 420.

[0128] As shown in Figures 16 and 17, the width direction X, the thickness direction Z, and the extension direction Y of the tongue plate 420 are perpendicular to each other, and the extension direction Y of the tongue plate 420 is parallel to the axial direction of the inner hole 511 of the connector base 500.

[0129] By providing a protective cover 440, the terminal setting part 413 can be protected, preventing damage to the terminal setting part 413 and conductive terminals 411 caused by external forces during installation. By providing a first snap-fit ​​structure 450 and a second snap-fit ​​structure 460, the protective cover 440 can be securely installed on the terminal setting part 413.

[0130] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 17 and 19, the first snap-fit ​​structure 450 includes a first snap-fit ​​arm 451 and a snap-fit ​​opening 452 disposed on the protective cover 440, and a snap-fit ​​protrusion 453 and a first snap-fit ​​hole 454 disposed on the terminal setting portion 413. The snap-fit ​​opening 452 is at least partially disposed on the side wall of the protective cover 440, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 453 extends into the snap-fit ​​opening 452 and abuts against the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​opening 452 near the first connecting section 810, the first snap-fit ​​hole 454 extends along the thickness direction Z of the tongue plate 420, and the first snap-fit ​​arm 451 extends into the first snap-fit ​​hole 454.

[0131] By abutting the snap-fit ​​protrusion 453 against the snap-fit ​​opening 452 near the inner wall of the first connecting section 810, the protective cover 440 is prevented from moving relative to the terminal setting portion 413 along the thickness direction Z of the tongue plate 420. By inserting the first snap-fit ​​arm 451 into the first snap-fit ​​hole 454, the protective cover 440 is prevented from moving relative to the terminal setting portion 413 along the width direction X and the extension direction Y of the tongue plate 420.

[0132] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 17 and 19, the snap-fit ​​opening 452 is disposed at the corner between the top wall and the side wall of the protective cover 440, and a portion of the snap-fit ​​opening 452 is located on the top wall of the protective cover 440, while another portion of the snap-fit ​​opening 452 is located on the side wall of the protective cover 440.

[0133] As shown in Figures 17 and 19, the first locking arm 451 and the protective cover 440 are an integral structure, and the first locking arm 451 is connected to the inner wall of the locking opening 452. Of course, the first locking arm 451 and the protective cover 440 are not limited to being an integral structure; the first locking arm 451 and the protective cover 440 can also be set separately and then assembled together by means of locking, screwing, etc.

[0134] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 17, 18 and 19, the second snap-fit ​​structure 460 includes a second snap-fit ​​arm 461 disposed on the protective cover 440 and a second snap-fit ​​hole 462 disposed on the first connecting section 810, wherein the second snap-fit ​​arm 461 extends into the second snap-fit ​​hole 462.

[0135] As shown in Figures 17, 18, and 19, the second latching hole 462 is a through hole, but it is not limited to this; the second latching hole 462 can also be a blind hole. As shown in Figure 19, the second latching arm 461 and the protective cover 440 are an integral structure, but it is not limited to this; the second latching arm 461 and the protective cover 440 can also be set separately.

[0136] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 16, 20, and 21, Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the female connector 400 and the male connector 600 in Figure 17, and Figure 21 is a structural schematic diagram of the male connector 600 in Figure 20. The connector 300 also includes a male connector 600, which is connected to the female connector 400.

[0137] As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the tongue plate 420 of the connector female connector 400 has first connecting terminals 421 on opposite sides along the thickness direction Z. The first connecting terminals 421 are electrically connected to conductive terminals 411. The first connecting terminals 421 can be electrically connected to the conductive terminals 411 via conductive elements embedded inside the connector female connector 400.

[0138] As shown in Figures 16, 20, and 21, the male connector 600 is provided with a plug tongue 610, and the plug tongue 610 is provided with a slot 611. The slot walls on opposite sides of the slot 611 are respectively provided with second connection terminals 620. The plug tongue 610 of the male connector 600 is inserted into the receiving sleeve 510 through the plug 130, so that the tongue plate 420 of the female connector 400 extends into the slot 611 of the male connector 600. The first connection terminal 421 on the tongue plate 420 is correspondingly connected to the second connection terminal 620 in the slot 611, thus realizing the electrical connection between the male connector 600 and the female connector 400.

[0139] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 22, 23 and 24, Figure 22 is a DD cross-sectional view of the connector 300 and the connecting circuit board 800 in Figure 8 assembled together, Figure 23 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector socket 500 in Figure 8, and Figure 24 is an exploded view of the connector socket 500 in Figure 23.

[0140] A first corner 5133 is formed at the junction of the first top wall segment 5131 and the second top wall segment 5132. A first opening 5134 is provided at the position of the first corner 5133, penetrating the top wall 513. The first opening 5134 extends along the width direction X of the receiving sleeve 510. The width direction X of the receiving sleeve 510 is perpendicular to the axial direction Y of the inner hole 511 and the thickness direction Z of the first top wall segment 5131.

[0141] By providing a first opening 5134 at the first corner 5133, as shown in FIG16, the solid structure at the first corner 5133 is removed, thereby increasing the clearance space at the first corner 5133. This allows for good clearance of part of the edge of the display module 200 in the axial Y direction of the inner hole 511 of the receiving sleeve 510, thus ensuring that there is sufficient safety clearance between the connector seat 500 at the first corner 5133 and the edge of the display module 200.

[0142] To prevent external water, dust, and other impurities from entering the interior of the housing 100 through the inner hole 511 of the receiving sleeve 510 and the first opening 5134, in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 22, 23, and 24, the connector base 500 further includes a cover plate 540. A limiting groove 5135 is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve top wall 513, and the cover plate 540 is disposed in the limiting groove 5135 and covers the first opening 5134.

[0143] By providing a cover plate 540 that covers the first opening 5134, the cover plate 540 can prevent external water, dust, and other impurities from entering the interior of the housing 100 through the first opening 5134 from the inner hole 511 of the housing 510, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the electronic components inside the housing 100 and improving the reliability of the electronic equipment. By placing the cover plate 540 in the limiting groove 5135, the limiting groove 5135 can limit the cover plate 540, allowing it to be securely installed on the top wall 513 of the housing. Simultaneously, it reduces the space occupied by the cover plate 540 outside the top wall 513, increasing the clearance space at the first corner 5133, thus better avoiding the edge of the display module 200.

[0144] The thinner the cover plate 540, the better, in order to reduce the space occupied at the first corner 5133. For example, the thickness of the cover plate 540 can be 0.1 mm.

[0145] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 22, 23, and 24, the limiting groove 5135 includes a first limiting groove 5135a disposed on a first top wall segment 5131 and a second limiting groove 5135b disposed on a second top wall segment 5132; the cover plate 540 includes a first sub-segment 541, a second sub-segment 542, and a transition segment 543 connecting the first sub-segment 541 and the second sub-segment 542, wherein the first sub-segment 541 is disposed in the first limiting groove 5135a and the second sub-segment 542 is disposed in the second limiting groove 5135b.

[0146] By placing the first segment 541 in the first limiting groove 5135a and the second segment 542 in the second limiting groove 5135b, the cover plate 540 can be better positioned to prevent it from wobbling, thus ensuring that the cover plate 540 is securely mounted on the top wall 513. Simultaneously, the first limiting groove 5135a reduces the thickness of the first top wall segment 5131, and the second limiting groove 5135b reduces the thickness of the second top wall segment 5132, which increases the clearance space at the first corner 5133, thereby providing better clearance for the edge of the display module 200.

[0147] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 22, 23 and 24, an inclined surface 5136 is provided at the position of the first corner portion 5133. The inclined surface 5136 is located at the edge of the second top wall section 5132 and is inclined relative to the thickness direction Z of the second top wall section 5132. The transition section 543 is inclined relative to the first sub-section 541, and there is a gap between the transition section 543 and the inclined surface 5136.

[0148] By setting the transition segment 543 at an angle relative to the first sub-segment 541, and having a gap between the transition segment 543 and the inclined surface 5136, the corner formed by the transition segment 543 and the first sub-segment 541 can be matched with the shape of the first corner portion 5133, which helps to increase the clearance space at the first corner portion 5133, thereby providing better clearance for the edge of the display module 200.

[0149] In some embodiments, the gap between the transition segment 543 and the inclined surface 5136 can be eliminated, that is, the transition segment 543 and the inclined surface 5136 are fitted together. This arrangement allows the corner formed by the transition segment 543 and the first sub-segment 541 to better match the shape of the first corner portion 5133, which helps to further increase the clearance space at the first corner portion 5133, thereby providing better clearance for the edge of the display module 200.

[0150] In the process of installing the cover plate 540, in order to more accurately position the cover plate 540 at the target position on the top wall 513, in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 23 and 24, the cover plate 540 is positioned on the top wall 513 by a first positioning structure 550; the first positioning structure 550 includes a plurality of first positioning holes 551 disposed on the cover plate 540 and a plurality of first positioning posts 552 disposed on the top wall 513, each first positioning post 552 cooperating with the corresponding first positioning hole 551.

[0151] Compared to positioning the cover piece 540 using a first positioning post 552 and a first positioning hole 551, positioning the cover piece 540 by using multiple first positioning posts 552 and multiple first positioning holes 551 can prevent the cover piece 540 from rotating around the first positioning post 552, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the cover piece 540 and allowing it to be positioned more accurately at the target position on the top wall 513.

[0152] The positions of the first positioning posts 552 and the first positioning holes 551 are not unique. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 23 and 24, multiple first positioning posts 552 are disposed on the second top wall section 5132, for example, multiple first positioning posts 552 are disposed on the groove wall of the second limiting groove 5135b. Multiple first positioning holes 551 are disposed on the second sub-section 542 of the cover plate 540. Of course, this is not limited to this. In other embodiments, multiple first positioning posts 552 are disposed on the first top wall section 5131, for example, multiple first positioning posts 552 are disposed on the groove wall of the first limiting groove 5135a. Multiple first positioning holes 551 are disposed on the first sub-section 541 of the cover plate 540.

[0153] As shown in Figures 23 and 24, there are two first positioning pins 552 and two first positioning holes 551, but this is not limited to them. There may also be three or more first positioning pins 552 and two first positioning holes 551.

[0154] To improve the strength of the connector socket 500, in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 22, 23, and 24, the cover plate 540 is a metal or alloy sheet, such as a steel sheet, and is welded to the top wall 513. This arrangement allows the cover plate 540 to provide local reinforcement to the connector socket 500, reducing the impact of the first opening 5134 on the strength of the connector socket 500, thereby improving the structural reliability of the connector socket 500. Furthermore, by welding the cover plate 540 to the top wall 513, the impact of holes, slots, or other connection structures on the top wall 513 on the strength of the connector socket 500 can be avoided.

[0155] As shown in Figure 24, the first top wall section 5131 and the second top wall section 5132 are both provided with solder 5139, and the cover plate 540 is welded to the top wall 513 through the solder 5139.

[0156] To enhance the strength of the cover plate 540 at the second corner 544, in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 23, 24, and 25 (Figure 25 being an exploded view of the connector base 500 shown in Figure 24 from another perspective), a second corner 544 is formed at the junction of the first sub-segment 541 and the transition segment 543, and a reinforcing member 545 is provided at the location of the second corner 544. By providing the reinforcing member 545, the strength of the cover plate 540 at the second corner 544 is increased, thereby reducing the deformation of the cover plate 540 at the second corner 544, which in turn facilitates the cover plate 540's coverage of the first opening 5134.

[0157] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 24 and 25, a portion of the cover plate 540 located at the second corner 544 protrudes from the outer surface of the first sub-segment 541 to form a reinforcement 545. This configuration integrates the reinforcement 545 with the other portions of the cover plate 540, simplifying the structure of the cover plate 540 and thereby improving its structural reliability.

[0158] Wherein, along the thickness direction Z of the first top wall segment 5131, the outer surface of the first sub-segment 541 is the side surface of the first sub-segment 541 away from the first top wall segment 5131.

[0159] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG23, the reinforcing member 545 is a strip-shaped structure and extends along the width direction X of the receiving sleeve 510. However, it is not limited to this; the reinforcing member 545 may also be a protruding structure, and there may be multiple reinforcing members 545 arranged along the width direction X of the receiving sleeve 510.

[0160] In addition to being a metal or alloy sheet, the cover plate 540 can also be a Mylar sheet in some embodiments, and it is bonded to the top wall 513 of the sleeve. This arrangement improves the sealing performance at the first opening 5134, thereby better preventing external water, dust, and other impurities from entering the interior of the housing 100 through the inner hole 511 of the housing 510 and the first opening 5134, thus ensuring the normal operation of the electronic components inside the housing 100.

[0161] To improve the sealing between the connector base 500 and the housing 100, in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 12, 24, and 25, the connector base 500 further includes a base seal 560. The base seal 560 includes a first sealing portion 561 disposed at the first end 510a of the receiving sleeve 510 and a second sealing portion 562 disposed on the bottom wall 512 of the sleeve. The first sealing portion 561 abuts against the side wall 120 of the housing, and the second sealing portion 562 abuts against the bottom wall 110 of the housing. Both the first sealing portion 561 and the second sealing portion 562 are semi-annular structures with an opening at one end. The first sealing portion 561 is disposed around the inner hole 511, and the open end of the first sealing portion 561 extends to the edge of the bottom wall 512 of the sleeve. The open end of the second sealing portion 562 is connected to the open end of the first sealing portion 561, and the first sealing portion 561 and the second sealing portion 562 form a closed structure.

[0162] By providing a first sealing part 561 and a second sealing part 562, and forming a closed structure, the first sealing part 561 and the second sealing part 562 can effectively prevent external water, dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the housing 100 through the gap between the receiving sleeve 510 and the housing 100, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the electronic devices inside the housing 100 and improving the reliability of the electronic equipment.

[0163] It is important to understand that a semi-circular structure refers to a ring structure with an opening along its circumference. This ring structure can be a circular ring, a polygonal ring (such as a rectangular ring), or other irregular ring structures.

[0164] As shown in Figures 24 and 25, the first sealing part 561 and the second sealing part 562 are an integral structure, but this is not a limitation; the first sealing part 561 and the second sealing part 562 can also be separately provided. The material of the connector seat seal 560 can be rubber, silicone, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0165] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 12, 24 and 25, the second sealing portion 562 is disposed at the edge of the bottom wall 512 of the sleeve.

[0166] To better install the connector seat seal 560 onto the receiving sleeve 510, in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 12, 24, and 25, a first mounting groove 515 is provided at the first end 510a of the receiving sleeve 510, and the first sealing part 561 is disposed in the first mounting groove 515; a second mounting groove 516 is provided on the bottom wall 512 of the sleeve, and the second sealing part 562 is disposed in the second mounting groove 516. By providing the first mounting groove 515, the first mounting groove 515 can limit the first sealing part 561 and prevent the first sealing part 561 from shifting position; by providing the second mounting groove 516, the second mounting groove 516 can limit the second sealing part 562 and prevent the second sealing part 562 from shifting position, thereby securely installing the connector seat seal 560 onto the receiving sleeve 510.

[0167] As shown in Figure 25, the first mounting groove 515 matches the shape of the first sealing part 561, and the first mounting groove 515 is semi-annular; the second mounting groove 516 matches the shape of the second sealing part 562, and the second mounting groove 516 is semi-annular, and the first mounting groove 515 and the second mounting groove 516 are connected at the edge of the bottom wall 512.

[0168] To improve the sealing performance between the connector female connector 400 and the connector socket 500, as shown in Figures 17, 19, and 22, a sealing sleeve 470 is fitted onto the tongue plate 420 of the connector female connector 400, and the sealing sleeve 470 abuts against the wall of the inner hole 511. This arrangement prevents external water, dust, and other impurities from entering the interior of the housing 100 through the gap between the tongue plate 420 and the wall of the inner hole 511, thus improving the sealing performance between the connector female connector 400 and the connector socket 500. This ensures the normal operation of the electronic components inside the housing 100 and improves the reliability of the electronic equipment.

[0169] As shown in Figures 26, 27, and 28, Figure 26 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector socket 500 in another embodiment of this application, Figure 27 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector socket 500 shown in Figure 26 from another perspective, and Figure 28 is an EE cross-sectional view of the connector socket 500 shown in Figure 26. The main difference between the connector socket 500 shown in Figures 26-28 and the connector socket 500 shown in Figures 23-25 ​​is that the connector socket 500 shown in Figures 26-28 does not have a first opening 5134 and a cover plate 540 at the first corner portion 5133.

[0170] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG28, the maximum wall thickness of the first top wall segment 5131 is less than the minimum wall thickness of the second top wall segment 5132, that is, the first top wall segment 5131 is made thinner. In this way, the first top wall segment 5131 can better avoid the display module 200. Under the condition that the minimum safe clearance between the first top wall segment 5131 and the display module 200 is constant, it is beneficial to further reduce the thickness of the electronic device.

[0171] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 26 and 27, a weight-reducing groove 5137 is provided on the second top wall section 5132. By providing the weight-reducing groove 5137 on the thicker second top wall section 5132, unnecessary solid structures on the connector socket 500 can be removed, thereby reducing the weight of the connector socket 500.

[0172] To minimize the weight of the connector socket 500, in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 26 and 27, the second top wall section 5132 includes a first region 5132a and second regions 5132b located on both sides of the first region 5132a. The first region 5132a is the orthographic projection of the inner hole 511 of the receiving sleeve 510 onto the second top wall section 5132. The weight-reducing groove 5137 includes a first weight-reducing groove 5137a disposed in the first region 5132a and a second weight-reducing groove 5137b disposed in the second region 5132b. The depth of the second weight-reducing groove 5137b is greater than the depth of the first weight-reducing groove 5137a. By providing a shallower first weight-reducing groove 5137a in the first region 5132a and a deeper second weight-reducing groove 5137b in the second region 5132b, the weight reduction rate of the connector socket 500 can be improved, maximizing the weight reduction of the connector socket 500.

[0173] In some embodiments, the connector 300 may be installed in the housing 100 of the electronic device by the following steps:

[0174] S1. As shown in Figure 11, the first connecting segment 810 of the connecting circuit board 800 is connected to the base 410 of the connector female connector 400. Specifically, the first connecting segment 810 is soldered to the conductive terminal 411 on the base 410.

[0175] S2. As shown in Figure 11, the tongue plate 420 of the female connector 400 is inserted into the receiving sleeve 510, and the second connecting ear 430 is connected to the first connecting ear 520 by the second fastener 720, so as to fix the female connector 400 and the connector socket 500.

[0176] S3. As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the first connecting ear 520 is connected to the bottom wall 110 of the housing 100 by the first fastener 710, so as to fix the connector socket 500 in the housing 100.

[0177] To further reduce the thickness of the electronic device, in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 6, 29, and 30, Figure 29 is a structural schematic diagram of the edge of the display module 200 in an embodiment of this application, and Figure 30 is a partially enlarged view of the edge of the display module 200 in Figure 29. The back surface of the display module 200 has a first recess 201, which is at least partially disposed opposite to the first top wall segment 5131. With this configuration, the first recess 201 on the display module 200 can avoid the first top wall segment 5131 in the thickness direction Z of the electronic device. Given a fixed minimum safe clearance between the first top wall segment 5131 and the display module 200, this facilitates further reduction of the thickness of the electronic device, for example, optimizing the thickness of the electronic device to 6.2 mm.

[0178] It is important to understand that: the first recess 201 being at least partially opposite to the first top wall segment 5131 specifically means, as shown in Figure 6, that along the thickness direction Z of the electronic device, the orthographic projection of the first top wall segment 5131 on the back of the display module 200 at least partially overlaps with the first recess 201; that is, the area of ​​the orthographic projection of the first top wall segment 5131 on the back of the display module 200 is less than or equal to the area of ​​the first recess 201. The orthographic projection of the first top wall segment 5131 on the back of the display module 200 can completely overlap with the first recess 201, or it can partially overlap; no specific limitation is made here.

[0179] To further reduce the size of the electronic device's bezel, in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 6, 29, and 30, the side of the display module 200 has a second recess 202, which is at least partially disposed opposite to the second top wall section 5132. With this configuration, the second recess 202 on the display module 200 can avoid the second top wall section 5132 along the axial Y direction of the inner hole 511 of the receiving sleeve 510. Given a fixed minimum safety clearance between the second top wall section 5132 and the side of the display module 200, this helps to further reduce the size of the electronic device's bezel, for example, optimizing the bezel size to 6.5mm.

[0180] It is important to understand that: the second recess 202 being at least partially opposite to the second top wall section 5132 specifically means, as shown in Figure 6, that along the axial direction Y of the inner hole 511 of the receiving sleeve 510, the orthographic projection of the second top wall section 5132 on the side of the display module 200 at least partially overlaps with the second recess 202; that is, the area of ​​the orthographic projection of the second top wall section 5132 on the side of the display module 200 is less than or equal to the area of ​​the second recess 202. The orthographic projection of the second top wall section 5132 on the side of the display module 200 can completely overlap with the second recess 202, or it can partially overlap; no specific limitation is made here.

[0181] The structure of the display module 200 is not unique. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 6, 31, and 32, Figure 31 is a FF cross-sectional view of the display module 200 in Figure 30, and Figure 32 is a GG cross-sectional view of the display module 200 in Figure 30. The display module 200 can be a liquid crystal display module. The display module 200 includes a receiving cavity 210, a backlight 220 disposed in the receiving cavity 210, a display panel 230 disposed at the cavity opening of the receiving cavity 210, and a cover plate 240 disposed on the side of the display panel 230 away from the backlight 220. The edge of the cover plate 240 is connected to the shell sidewall 120. The receiving cavity 210 includes a cavity bottom wall 211 and a cavity sidewall 212 disposed at the edge of the cavity bottom wall 211. The cavity bottom wall 211 and the cavity sidewall 212 enclose a space for receiving the backlight 220.

[0182] As shown in Figure 6, a first placement space 140 is formed between the cavity bottom wall 211 and the shell bottom wall 110, and a second placement space 150 is formed between the cavity side wall 212 and the shell side wall 120. As shown in Figures 6, 31, and 32, the display panel 230 is a liquid crystal display panel, including an upper polarizer 231, a color filter substrate 232, an array substrate 233, and a lower polarizer 234 stacked sequentially. The cover plate 240 is bonded to the display panel 230. Specifically, the cover plate 240 and the upper polarizer 231 are bonded together by an adhesive layer 270; for example, the adhesive layer 270 is an optical adhesive layer.

[0183] The connection method between the edge of the cover plate 240 and the shell sidewall 120 is not unique. In some embodiments, the edge of the cover plate 240 can be indirectly connected to the shell sidewall 120. For example, as shown in Figure 6, the shell sidewall 120 has an inwardly extending connecting flange 170, and the edge of the cover plate 240 is connected to the connecting flange 170. For example, the edge of the cover plate 240 and the connecting flange 170 can be bonded together. Of course, in addition to indirect connection, in other embodiments, the edge of the cover plate 240 can also be directly connected to the shell sidewall 120. For example, the side edge of the cover plate 240 is bonded to the shell sidewall 120; or, for example, the end of the shell sidewall 120 has a notch to form a positioning step on the shell sidewall 120, and the edge of the cover plate 240 is bonded to the positioning step.

[0184] The connection method between the cavity bottom wall 211 and the cavity side wall 212 is not unique. In some embodiments, the cavity bottom wall 211 and the cavity side wall 212 are detachably connected, as shown in Figures 31 and 32. The cavity bottom wall 211 is a back plate, and the cavity side wall 212 is a connecting frame set at the edge of the cavity bottom wall 211. The edge of the cavity bottom wall 211 is provided with a snap-fit ​​flange 2111, and the cavity side wall 212 is provided with a snap-fit ​​recess 2121. The snap-fit ​​flange 2111 and the snap-fit ​​recess 2121 are snapped together so that the cavity bottom wall 211 and the cavity side wall 212 are detachably connected.

[0185] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG32, the cavity sidewall 212 includes a frame wall 2122 and a limiting flange 2123 protruding from the top surface of the frame wall 2122. The edge of the display panel 230 rests on the top surface of the frame wall 2122 and is located inside the limiting flange 2123. A snap-fit ​​notch 2121 is provided on the frame wall 2122, and the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​flange 2111 is flush with the outer wall of the limiting flange 2123. Of course, it is not limited to this; the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​flange 2111 may also be recessed within the outer wall of the limiting flange 2123.

[0186] As shown in Figure 32, along the thickness direction Z of the display module 200, the top surface of the frame wall 2122 is the end surface of the frame wall 2122 away from the cavity bottom wall 211.

[0187] In some embodiments, the cavity bottom wall 211 is an alloy back plate, such as an aluminum alloy back plate or a magnesium alloy back plate. The connecting frame can be a plastic frame, such as a polycarbonate (PC) frame.

[0188] In addition to being detachably connected, in some embodiments, the cavity bottom wall 211 and the cavity side wall 212 that house the cavity 210 are integral structures.

[0189] The structure of the backlight 220 is not unique. In some embodiments, the backlight 220 can be a side-lit backlight, as shown in Figures 6, 31 and 32. The backlight 220 includes a light guide plate 221, a light source (not shown in the figure) disposed on the side of the light guide plate 221, a reflector 222 disposed on the back side of the light guide plate 221 (i.e., the side of the light guide plate 221 near the cavity bottom wall 211), and a plurality of functional film layers 223 disposed on the light-emitting side of the light guide plate 221 (i.e., the side of the light guide plate 221 away from the cavity bottom wall 211). The plurality of functional film layers 223 are a diffusion film, a prism film and a brightness enhancement film stacked sequentially in the direction away from the light guide plate 221.

[0190] The light source can be an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) light strip, but it is not limited to this. The light source can also be an electroluminescent device, a cold cathode fluorescent lamp, etc.

[0191] In addition to being a side-lit backlight, the backlight 220 can also be a direct-lit backlight in some embodiments. Specifically, the backlight 220 includes an LED array disposed on the cavity bottom wall 211, and the inner surface of the cavity bottom wall 211 and the inner surface of the cavity side wall 212 are both coated with a reflective layer.

[0192] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 31 and 32, the display module 200 further includes a sealing sheet 250. One end of the sealing sheet 250 is connected to the edge of the display panel 230, and the other end of the sealing sheet 250 is connected to the back side of the cavity bottom wall 211 to enclose the cavity side wall 212. This configuration improves the sealing performance of the receiving cavity 210, preventing water, dust, and other impurities from entering the interior of the receiving cavity 210 from the cavity opening edge, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the display panel 230 and the backlight 220 within the receiving cavity 210.

[0193] As shown in Figures 31 and 32, the sealing sheet 250 can be a Mylar sheet; however, it is not limited to this, the sealing sheet 250 can also be an asbestos sheet, etc.

[0194] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 6, 29, and 30, a first recess 201 is disposed on the bottom wall 211 of the cavity, and a second recess 202 is disposed on the side wall 212 of the cavity. By disposing the first recess 201 and the second recess 202 on the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 210, it is not only easier to manufacture, but also the impact of the first recess 201 and the second recess 202 on components such as the backlight 220 and the display panel 230 can be reduced.

[0195] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 31, 33, and 34, Figure 33 is a structural schematic diagram of the edge of the receiving cavity 210 of the display module 200 in Figure 29, and Figure 34 is a partially enlarged view of the receiving cavity 210 in Figure 33. The first recess 201 is a second opening provided at the edge of the cavity bottom wall 211, and the second opening penetrates the cavity bottom wall 211. Since the second opening penetrates the cavity bottom wall 211, in the thickness direction Z of the electronic device, the second opening can provide a deeper clearance space for the first top wall section 5131. Under the condition that the minimum safe clearance between the first top wall section 5131 and the display module 200 is certain, it is beneficial to further reduce the thickness of the electronic device.

[0196] Of course, in other embodiments, the depth of the second opening may also be less than the thickness of the cavity bottom wall 211, that is, the second opening does not penetrate the cavity bottom wall 211.

[0197] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 30, 31 and 33, the second recess 202 is a notch provided on the cavity sidewall 212.

[0198] Compared to setting the second recess 202 as a notch that breaks the cavity sidewall 212, setting the second recess 202 as a notch can both avoid the second top wall segment 5132 and ensure the strength of the cavity sidewall 212 at the second recess 202.

[0199] The second recess 202 can be implemented in various ways. In some embodiments, the cavity sidewall 212 can be formed by cutting off part of the structure. Specifically, as shown in Figures 31, 32 and 34, the limiting flange 2123 is broken at the second recess 202 along the circumference of the receiving cavity 210, and the snap-fit ​​flange 2111 is broken at the second recess 202. At the second recess 202, the frame wall 2122 is recessed into the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​flange 2111 and the limiting flange 2123 on both sides to form a recess.

[0200] In addition to the above-described structure, in some other embodiments, the cavity sidewall 212 located at the receiving sleeve 510 is recessed into the receiving cavity 210 to form a notch.

[0201] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 6, 30, and 31, the cavity sidewall 212 located at the second recess 202 is a first sidewall segment 2124. The outer wall 2124a of the first sidewall segment 2124 is inclined relative to the inner wall 2124b of the first sidewall segment 2124. The wall thickness of the first sidewall segment 2124 at the top is greater than the wall thickness of the first sidewall segment 2124 at the bottom, that is, the wall thickness of the first sidewall segment 2124 at the bottom is smaller. With this configuration, as shown in Figure 6, in the axial Y direction of the inner hole 511 of the receiving sleeve 510, the bottom end of the first sidewall segment 2124 can further avoid the second top wall segment 5132. When the minimum safety clearance between the second top wall segment 5132 and the side of the display module 200 is constant, it is beneficial to further reduce the size of the bezel of the electronic device.

[0202] The inclination angle of the outer wall 2124a of the first side wall segment 2124 relative to the inner wall 2124b of the first side wall segment 2124 can be 30 degrees, but it is not limited to this. The inclination angle of the outer wall 2124a of the first side wall segment 2124 relative to the inner wall 2124b of the first side wall segment 2124 can also be 45 degrees, 60 degrees, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0203] In addition to being a liquid crystal display module, the display module 200 can also be an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display module in some embodiments. Specifically, the OLED display module includes a cover plate 240 and a display panel assembly stacked together. The edge of the cover plate 240 extends beyond the edge of the display panel assembly and is connected to the side wall 120 of the housing. The display panel 230 assembly includes a polarizer, a touch film, an OLED display panel, and a heat dissipation film stacked together in sequence.

[0204] The first recess 201 is a first groove disposed on the back of the display panel assembly, and the second recess 202 is a second groove disposed on the side of the display panel assembly. Specifically, the first groove is disposed on the heat dissipation film, and the second groove is formed by a combination of notches disposed at the edges of the polarizer, the touch film, the OLED display panel, and the heat dissipation film.

[0205] The heat dissipation film can better dissipate heat from the OLED display panel, preventing the OLED display panel from overheating during operation; at the same time, the heat dissipation film can also protect the OLED display panel, preventing other components from directly contacting the OLED display panel and causing damage.

[0206] The polarizer and touch film can be an integrated structure or separate components; no specific limitation is made here. The touch film and OLED display panel can also be an integrated structure or separate components, depending on the actual situation.

[0207] The types of cross-sectional lines in the accompanying drawings are for distinguishing different components and should not be construed as limiting the materials of the components. The accompanying drawings are for illustrating structural composition and are not shown to scale of the actual product.

[0208] While the description of this application is presented in conjunction with some embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this application are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the application in conjunction with embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may arise based on the claims of this application. To provide a thorough understanding of this application, many specific details are included in the above description. This application may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this application, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0209] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0210] In the embodiments of this application, "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0211] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. "Multiple" refers to at least two.

[0212] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" as described in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0213] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A connector joint seat arranged in a housing (100) of an electronic device, characterized in that, the connector joint seat comprises a receiving sleeve (510) having an inner hole (511) for accommodating a tongue plate (420) of a female connector (400); the receiving sleeve (510) has a first end (510a) and a second end (510b) along an axial direction (Y) of the inner hole (511); the receiving sleeve (510) comprises a sleeve bottom wall (512), a sleeve top wall (513), and a sleeve side wall (514) connected between the sleeve bottom wall (512) and the sleeve top wall (513), the sleeve top wall (513) comprises a first top wall segment (5131) and a second top wall segment (5132) connected to each other, the second top wall segment (5132) is located on a side of the first top wall segment (5131) close to the first end (510a) of the receiving sleeve (510), and the second top wall segment (5132) protrudes from the first top wall segment (5131) to a side away from the sleeve bottom wall (512).

2. The connector joint seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, a first corner portion (5133) is formed at a joint position of the first top wall segment (5131) and the second top wall segment (5132), and a first opening (5134) extending through the sleeve top wall (513) is arranged at the first corner portion (5133) in a width direction (X) of the receiving sleeve (510); wherein the width direction (X) of the receiving sleeve (510) is perpendicular to the axial direction (Y) of the inner hole (511) and a thickness direction (Z) of the first top wall segment (5131).

3. The connector joint seat according to claim 2, characterized in that, the connector joint seat further comprises a cover sheet (540), an outer wall of the sleeve top wall (513) is provided with a limiting groove (5135), and the cover sheet (540) is arranged in the limiting groove (5135) and covers the first opening (5134).

4. The connector joint seat according to claim 3, characterized in that, the limiting groove (5135) comprises a first limiting groove (5135a) arranged on the first top wall segment (5131) and a second limiting groove (5135b) arranged on the second top wall segment (5132); the cover sheet (540) comprises a first sub-segment (541), a second sub-segment (542), and a transition segment (543) connected between the first sub-segment (541) and the second sub-segment (542), the first sub-segment (541) is arranged in the first limiting groove (5135a), and the second sub-segment (542) is arranged in the second limiting groove (5135b).

5. The connector joint seat according to claim 4, characterized in that, An inclined surface (5136) is arranged at the position of the first corner portion (5133), and the inclined surface (5136) is arranged at the edge of the second top wall segment (5132) and is inclined relative to the thickness direction (Z) of the second top wall segment (5132); The transition segment (543) is arranged to be inclined relative to the first sub-segment (541), and the transition segment (543) is fitted to the inclined surface (5136) or has a gap between the transition segment (543) and the inclined surface (5136).

6. The connector socket according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that, The cover sheet (540) is a metal sheet or an alloy sheet, and the cover sheet (540) is welded to the sleeve top wall (513); or the cover sheet (540) is a Mylar sheet, and the cover sheet (540) is bonded to the sleeve top wall (513).

7. The connector socket according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The cover sheet (540) is a metal sheet or an alloy piece, and a second corner portion (544) is formed at the joint position of the first sub-segment (541) and the transition segment (543), and a reinforcing member (545) is arranged at the position of the second corner portion (544).

8. The connector socket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The part of the cover sheet (540) at the second corner portion (544) protrudes from the outer surface of the first sub-segment (541) to form the reinforcing member (545).

9. The connector socket according to any one of claims 3-8, characterized in that, The cover sheet (540) is positioned on the sleeve top wall (513) by a first positioning structure (550), and the first positioning structure (550) comprises a plurality of first positioning holes (551) arranged on the cover sheet (540) and a plurality of first positioning columns (552) arranged on the sleeve top wall (513), and each first positioning column (552) is matched with a corresponding first positioning hole (551).

10. The connector socket according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The maximum wall thickness of the first top wall segment (5131) is smaller than the minimum wall thickness of the second top wall segment (5132).

11. The connector socket according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second top wall segment (5132) is provided with a weight-reducing groove (5137).

12. The connector socket according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second top wall segment (5132) comprises a first region (5132a) and second regions (5132b) on both sides of the first region (5132a), the first region (5132a) being a normal projection of the inner hole (511) on the second top wall segment (5132); the weight-reducing groove (5137) comprises a first weight-reducing groove (5137a) arranged at the first region (5132a) and a second weight-reducing groove (5137b) arranged at the second region (5132b), the groove depth of the second weight-reducing groove (5137b) being greater than the groove depth of the first weight-reducing groove (5137a).

13. The connector junction base according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, the connector junction base further comprises a first connecting lug (520) connected at an edge of the sleeve top wall (513), the first connecting lug (520) being configured to be connected to the housing (100) by a first fastener (710) and to the connector female junction (400) by a second fastener (720).

14. The connector junction base according to claim 13, characterized in that, the first connecting lug (520) is provided with a first through hole (521) and a first threaded hole (522), the first through hole (521) being configured to pass the first fastener (710) therethrough, and the first threaded hole (522) being configured to threadedly cooperate with the second fastener (720).

15. The connector junction base according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that, the connector junction base further comprises a positioning arm (530) connected to the first connecting lug (520), the positioning arm (530) being provided with a second positioning structure (531) configured to position the accommodating sleeve (510) in the housing (100).

16. The connector junction base according to claim 15, characterized in that, the second positioning structure (531) is a second positioning hole configured to cooperate with a second positioning post (113) arranged on the housing (100).

17. The connector junction base according to any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, the connector junction base further comprises a junction base sealing member (560) comprising a first sealing portion (561) arranged at a first end (510a) of the accommodating sleeve (510) and a second sealing portion (562) arranged on the sleeve bottom wall (512). The first sealing part (561) and the second sealing part (562) are both semi-ring structures with an opening at one end, the first sealing part (561) is arranged around the inner hole (511), and the opening end of the first sealing part (561) extends to the edge of the sleeve bottom wall (512), the opening end of the second sealing part (562) is connected with the opening end of the first sealing part (561), and the first sealing part (561) and the second sealing part (562) form a closed structure.

18. The connector jack base of claim 17, wherein, A first mounting groove (515) is arranged at the first end (510a) of the accommodating sleeve (510), and the first sealing part (561) is arranged in the first mounting groove (515); a second mounting groove (516) is arranged on the sleeve bottom wall (512), and the second sealing part (562) is arranged in the second mounting groove (516).

19. A connector characterized by comprising: The connector female jack (400) and the connector jack base (500) of any one of claims 1-18 are included. The connector female jack (400) includes a base (410) and a tongue plate (420) connected with the base (410), the base (410) is arranged at the second end (510b) of the accommodating sleeve (510), the tongue plate (420) extends into the inner hole (511) of the accommodating sleeve (510) of the connector jack base (500), and a conductive terminal (411) for connecting with a connecting circuit board (800) is arranged on the base (410).

20. The connector of claim 19, wherein, In the thickness direction (Z) of the tongue plate (420), the conductive terminal (411) is located on the side of the base (410) close to the sleeve bottom wall (512) of the accommodating sleeve (510).

21. A connector characterized by comprising: The connector female jack (400) and the connector jack base (500) of any one claims 1-12, 17, and 18 are included. The connector female jack (400) includes a base (410) and a connecting tongue plate (420) connected with the base (410), the base (410) is arranged on the second end (510b) of the accommodating sleeve (510), the tongue plate (420 extends into the inner hole (511) of the accommodating sleeve (510) of the connector jack (500), and a conductive terminal (411) for connecting with a connecting circuit board (400) is arranged on the base (410). The connector socket (500) further comprises a first connecting lug (520) connected to an edge of the sleeve top wall (513); the connector female joint (400) further comprises a second connecting lug (430) connected to the base (410), the second connecting lug (430) being located on a side of the first connecting lug (520) close to the sleeve bottom wall (512); the first connecting lug (520) is used for being connected to the shell (100) of the electronic device through a first fastener (710); the first connecting lug (520) is further connected to the second connecting lug (430) through a second fastener (720).

22. The connector of claim 21, wherein, The first connecting lug (520) is provided with a first through hole (521) and a first threaded hole (522), the first fastener (710) being arranged in the first through hole (521); the second connecting lug (430) is provided with a second through hole (431) at a position corresponding to the first threaded hole (522), the second fastener (720) being arranged in the second through hole (431) and being threadedly connected to the first threaded hole (522).

23. An electronic device, comprising: Comprise: a shell (100) comprising a shell bottom wall (110) and a shell side wall (120) arranged at an edge of the shell bottom wall (110), the shell side wall (120) being provided with a socket (130); a display module (200) arranged at least partially in the shell (100), the display module (200) and the shell bottom wall (110) having a first placement space (140) therebetween, the display module (200) and the shell side wall (120) having a second placement space (150) therebetween; the connector (300) of any one of claims 19, 21 and 22, a first end (510a) of the accommodating sleeve (510) of the connector socket (500) being arranged at the socket (130), a second end (510b) of the accommodating sleeve (510) extending into the first placement space (140), a sleeve bottom wall (512) of the accommodating sleeve (510) being arranged on the shell bottom wall (110), a first top wall segment (5131) of the accommodating sleeve (510) being arranged at least partially in the first placement space (140), a second top wall segment (5132) of the accommodating sleeve (510) being arranged outside the first placement space (140) and extending into the second placement space (150); a connecting circuit board (800) electrically connected to the conductive terminal (411) on the base (410).

24. The electronic device of claim 23, wherein, The conductive terminal (411) is located on one side of the base (410) close to the sleeve bottom wall (512) of the accommodating sleeve (510) along the thickness direction (Z) of the tongue plate (420), the connecting circuit board (800) extends into the space between the base (410) and the shell bottom wall (110), and is electrically connected with the conductive terminal (411); The back of the display module (200) has a first recess (201) arranged at least partially opposite to the first top wall segment (5131), and the side of the display module (200) has a second recess (202) arranged at least partially opposite to the second top wall segment (5132).

25. The electronic device of claim 24, wherein, The display module (200) comprises an accommodating cavity (210), a backlight source (220) arranged in the accommodating cavity (210), a display panel (230) arranged at the cavity opening of the accommodating cavity (210), and a cover plate (240) arranged on the side of the display panel (230) away from the backlight source (220), the edge of the cover plate (240) being connected with the shell side wall (120). The accommodating cavity (210) comprises a cavity bottom wall (211) and a cavity side wall (212) arranged at the edge of the cavity bottom wall (211); the first recess (201) is arranged on the cavity bottom wall (211), and the second recess (202) is arranged on the cavity side wall (212).

26. The electronic device of claim 25, wherein, The first recess (201) is a second opening arranged at the edge of the cavity bottom wall (211), and the second opening penetrates through the cavity bottom wall (211).

27. The electronic device of claim 25, wherein, The second recess (202) is a notch arranged on the cavity side wall (212); The cavity side wall (212) at the position of the second recess (202) is a first side wall segment (2124), the outer wall (2124a) of the first side wall segment (2124) is arranged obliquely relative to the inner wall (2124b) of the first side wall segment (2124), the wall thickness of the first side wall segment (2124) at the top end is greater than the wall thickness of the first side wall segment (2124) at the bottom end; wherein, along the thickness direction (Z) of the display module (200), the top end is the end of the first side wall segment (2124) away from the cavity bottom wall (211), and the bottom end is the end of the first side wall segment (2124) close to the cavity bottom wall (211).

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