Male connector, connector and electronic device

Abstract

Provided in the present application are a male connector, a connector and an electronic device. The male connector comprises a reinforcing member, a first male connector body and a plurality of first connecting terminals. The reinforcing member is made of metal, is embedded in the first male connector body, and is provided with at least one interruption hole. The interruption hole has an orthographic projection on the reinforcing member in the direction of length of the reinforcing member, and the ratio of the dimension of the orthographic projection in the direction of width of the reinforcing member to the width of the reinforcing member is greater than or equal to 90%. The first connecting terminals are fixed to the first male connector body and are partially embedded in the first male connector body. The reinforcing member provided in the present application is made of a metal material and is embedded in the first male connector body, thereby improving the strength of the male connector.

Description

Connector sockets, connectors and electronic equipment

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202410783205.5, filed on June 17, 2024, 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 electronic equipment technology, specifically to a connector socket, a connector, and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0003] Electronic products have become indispensable items in users' daily lives. With the rapid development of electronic products, electronic devices are becoming increasingly feature-rich and powerful. The realization of various functions in electronic devices depends on the information exchange between functional modules. Currently, board-to-board (BTB) connectors are mostly used to connect functional modules, which simplifies the connection and assembly process, improves connection reliability, and saves internal installation space in electronic devices.

[0004] On the one hand, with the rapid increase in the number of internal functional modules in electronic devices, the number of BTB connectors that connect these modules is also gradually increasing. To accommodate a sufficient number of BTB connectors within the limited space of electronic devices, their size must be relatively small. On the other hand, to meet users' growing demands for miniaturization and thinness in electronic products, the overall stacking layout is becoming increasingly compact, further straining the operating space for BTB assembly and fastening.

[0005] Reducing the size of BTB connectors may decrease their overall strength, making them more susceptible to damage during electronic device assembly. This can lead to poor contact and other problems, severely impacting the product yield of electronic devices. Therefore, ensuring the strength of BTB connectors has become an urgent issue to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides a connector male socket, a connector, and an electronic device. The connector male socket includes a reinforcing member and a first housing body. The reinforcing member is made of metal and is embedded in the first housing body to improve the strength of the connector male socket.

[0007] In a first aspect, this application provides a connector male socket, including a reinforcing member, a first base body, and a plurality of first connecting terminals. The reinforcing member is made of metal and is embedded in the first base body. The reinforcing member has at least one broken hole, and the broken hole has an orthographic projection on the reinforcing member along its length direction. The ratio of the dimension of the orthographic projection in the width direction of the reinforcing member to the width of the reinforcing member is greater than or equal to 90%. The first connecting terminals are fixed to the first base body and are partially embedded in the first base body.

[0008] In this application, by embedding a reinforcing member in the first base body, the overall structural strength of the first base body can be improved, thereby improving the structural strength of the male connector, which is beneficial to improving the insertion and removal stability of the male connector and the female connector, and thus optimizing the product yield of electronic equipment.

[0009] In this application, the reinforcing member can be disposed on one side of the first base body and at least partially embedded in the first base body, so that the reinforcing member constitutes the bottom of the connector male base. Since the material of the reinforcing member can be metal, the reinforcing member has sufficient strength to provide strength support for the connector male base, so that the two sides of the reinforcing member exposed on the first base body do not need to be covered with plastic, thereby achieving the effect of thinning while ensuring the overall structural strength of the connector male base.

[0010] In this application, the reinforcing member may also have at least one broken hole, which can reduce the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member during the furnace process, thereby improving the overall structural strength and flatness of the reinforcing member and improving the connection stability between the reinforcing member and the first base.

[0011] In this application, by designing the size ratio of the broken hole to the reinforcing member, the stress can be effectively eliminated, thereby effectively reducing the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member during the furnace process.

[0012] In some possible implementations, a portion of the first body is filled with the break hole.

[0013] In this implementation, by partially filling the break hole with the first base body, the portion of the first base body filled in the break hole and the portion of the first base body filled in the receiving hole together form a limiting force on the reinforcing member, thereby further improving the limiting force of the first base body on the reinforcing member, and further improving the connection strength between the first base body and the reinforcing member, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the connector male base.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the reinforcement has multiple receiving holes, at least some of which are arranged along the length of the reinforcement, and the break hole is located between two adjacent receiving holes and connects at least two receiving holes.

[0015] In this implementation, by providing multiple receiving holes along the length of the reinforcing member, the connection strength between the reinforcing member and the first base body at various points along the length direction is improved, which is beneficial to improving the overall connection strength between the reinforcing member and the first base body.

[0016] In this implementation, by setting a break hole to connect at least two receiving holes, the part of the reinforcing member between at least two receiving holes can be broken by design, thereby shortening the continuous length of the part of the reinforcing member between multiple receiving holes. This can reduce the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member during the manufacturing process, specifically reducing the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member during the furnace process, thereby improving the overall structural strength and flatness of the reinforcing member, and helping to improve the connection stability between the reinforcing member and the first base.

[0017] The reinforcing member may include a main connecting beam and multiple secondary connecting beams. The main connecting beam is located between two sets of receiving holes. The secondary connecting beams are connected to the opposite sides of the main connecting beam, and are located between two adjacent receiving holes in one set of receiving holes.

[0018] In some possible implementations, a portion of the first body is filled with the receiving hole.

[0019] In this implementation, since the reinforcing member is embedded in the first seat, and the first seat partially fills the receiving hole of the reinforcing member, the reinforcing member and the first seat are nested together. The portion of the first seat located on the outer periphery of the reinforcing member and the portion of the first seat located in the receiving hole together form a limiting and fixing effect on the reinforcing member, thereby improving the connection strength between the reinforcing member and the first seat, and thus improving the overall structural strength of the connector male seat.

[0020] In some possible implementations, the plurality of receiving holes includes two sets of receiving holes, each set of receiving holes including a plurality of receiving holes arranged in the length direction of the reinforcement, the two sets of receiving holes being arranged in the width direction of the reinforcement, and the break hole connecting at least one receiving hole in one set of receiving holes with at least one receiving hole in the other set of receiving holes.

[0021] In this implementation, by setting two sets of receiving holes arranged in parallel, it is beneficial to further strengthen the connection strength between the first seat and the reinforcing member, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the connector male seat.

[0022] In this implementation, the main connecting beam is interrupted by drilling holes, thereby shortening the continuous length of the main connecting beam and reducing the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member during the furnace process.

[0023] In some possible implementations, the break hole can connect at least two adjacent receiving holes in one set of receiving holes with at least two adjacent receiving holes in another set of receiving holes. In other words, the break hole is formed by breaking the main connecting beam and at least two secondary connecting beams on both sides of the main connecting beam.

[0024] In some other possible implementations, the break hole can connect one of the receiving holes in one set of receiving holes to one of the receiving holes in another set of receiving holes. In other words, the break hole is formed by breaking only the main connecting beam.

[0025] In some other possible implementations, the number of break holes can be at least two, and each break hole can connect one of the receiving holes in one set of receiving holes to one of the receiving holes in another set of receiving holes. In other words, at least two break holes can be formed by breaking only the main connecting beam and designing the break at at least two points on the main connecting beam.

[0026] The break hole can be located in the central region along the length of the reinforcing member. In other words, the break hole is formed by breaking the member in the central region along the length of the main connecting beam.

[0027] In this implementation, by centering the break hole, it is beneficial to ensure the structural strength consistency of the reinforcing member on both sides of the break hole, and also to prevent the continuous length of the main connecting beam in the reinforcing member from being too long, thereby further reducing the risk of warping deformation of the reinforcing member during the furnace process.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the first body includes two cantilever arms and a connecting arm, with the connecting arm connecting between the two cantilever arms. Each cantilever arm corresponds to a set of receiving holes, with a portion of the cantilever arm filling the corresponding set of receiving holes, and the connecting arm filling the break hole.

[0029] In this implementation, the connecting arm filling the break hole can be integrated with the two cantilever arms, improving the limiting ability of the connecting arm on the reinforcing member, thereby increasing the connection strength between the reinforcing member and the first base. Since the reinforcing member has two sets of receiving holes, and each set of receiving holes corresponds to one cantilever of the first base, the reinforcing member can strengthen its connection with the two cantilever arms through the two sets of receiving holes, thus improving the connection strength between the reinforcing member and the first base, and consequently improving the overall stability of the connector male base.

[0030] In some possible implementations, the reinforcing member includes a first part and a second part connected together, the first part of the reinforcing member being mounted on one side of the first base, and the second part of the reinforcing member being bent relative to the first part of the reinforcing member toward the direction of embedding into the first base.

[0031] In this implementation, by setting the second part of the reinforcing member to bend relative to the first part of the reinforcing member toward the direction of embedding into the first base, the connection strength between the reinforcing member and the first base can be improved, thereby improving the structural strength of the connector male base.

[0032] The reinforcing member can cover at least a portion of the mating space located on the first side of the first body.

[0033] The first part of the reinforcing member can be embedded in the surface of the first side of the first base body to further improve the connection strength between the reinforcing member and the first base body, thereby improving the structural strength of the connector male base.

[0034] The surface of the reinforcing member on the second side facing away from the first base can be flush with the surface of the first side of the first base to improve the flatness of the connector male base on the surface of the first side of the first base.

[0035] In some possible implementations, the portion accommodating the hole is located in the first part of the reinforcement.

[0036] In some possible implementations, another part of the receiving hole is located in the second part of the reinforcement.

[0037] In this implementation, since the portion of the receiving hole is located in the first part of the reinforcing member and the other portion of the receiving hole is located in the second part of the reinforcing member, the portion of the first seat body filling the receiving hole can simultaneously limit the first and second parts of the reinforcing member, thereby increasing the limiting range of the reinforcing member in the thickness direction of the first seat body. This is beneficial to improving the connection strength between the first seat body and the reinforcing member, thereby improving the structural strength of the connector male seat.

[0038] In some possible implementations, the connector male also includes an insulating layer that covers at least a portion of the surface of the reinforcement.

[0039] In this implementation, the insulating layer covers at least a portion of the surface of the reinforcing member to prevent the flow of the injection molding compound from deflecting the first connecting terminal and causing it to contact the reinforcing member during the injection molding process of the first housing. The insulating layer prevents contact between the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member, thus preventing an open circuit. Furthermore, the insulating layer also prevents short circuits caused by manufacturing errors in the first connecting terminal leading to insufficient creepage distance between the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member, or by manufacturing defects such as barbs on the outer surface of the first connecting terminal causing contact between the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member.

[0040] The insulating layer may cover the area of ​​the reinforcing member near the first connecting terminal. For example, the insulating layer may cover the inner wall of the receiving hole, and / or the insulating layer may cover the area of ​​the reinforcing member directly opposite the first connecting terminal, etc.

[0041] The insulation layer can also cover all surfaces of the reinforcement to further improve its insulation performance and reduce the risk of short circuits.

[0042] The insulation layer can be made of insulating paint, insulating plastic, or other insulating materials. The thickness of the insulation layer can range from 0.08mm to 0.12mm, thus providing better insulation for the reinforcing member while avoiding excessively increasing the thickness of the reinforcing member.

[0043] In some possible implementations, the first base has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other, and a reinforcing member is embedded in the first side of the first base. A first connecting terminal is sleeved on the outer surface of the second side of the first base and is partially embedded in the first base.

[0044] In this implementation, the first connecting terminal portion is embedded in the first base body, which further improves the connection strength between the first connecting terminal and the first base body, thereby improving the installation stability of the first connecting terminal and helping to improve the stability of the first connecting terminal during the insertion and removal process of the male connector and the female connector.

[0045] In some possible implementations, the first connecting terminal includes a first part and a second part connected together, with the first part of the first connecting terminal extending out of the first base. The second part of the first connecting terminal has a U-shaped structure and is sleeved on the outer surface of the second side of the first base, and is partially embedded in the first base, with the opening of the U-shaped structure of the second part of the first connecting terminal facing the reinforcing member.

[0046] In this implementation, the first portion of the first connecting terminal extends out of the first base body, allowing the first end of the first connecting terminal to extend out of the first base body, which facilitates the connection of the first end of the first connecting terminal to an external circuit. By sleeved onto the cantilever, the U-shaped structure of the second portion of the first connecting terminal can match the cantilever, thereby achieving structural adaptation between the first connecting terminal and the cantilever, which helps to improve the connection strength between the first connecting terminal and the first base body.

[0047] In this implementation, since the U-shaped opening of the second part of the first connecting terminal faces the reinforcing member, the first connecting terminal is designed as a reverse terminal compared to the first connecting terminal in the prior art. This avoids interference between the second part of the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member in the thickness direction of the connector male, which is beneficial to the thinner and lighter design of the connector male.

[0048] In some possible implementations, the first connecting terminal does not contact the reinforcement.

[0049] In this implementation, by setting the first connecting terminal to be in no contact with the reinforcing member, the risk of short circuit can be reduced.

[0050] In some possible implementations, the first connecting terminal includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other, the first end of the first connecting terminal extending out of the first base body for connecting to an external circuit. At least a portion of the second end of the first connecting terminal is embedded in the first base body.

[0051] In this implementation, the second end of the first connecting terminal is at least partially embedded in the first base, which further improves the connection strength between the first connecting terminal and the first base, thereby improving the installation stability of the first connecting terminal and improving the stability of the first connecting terminal during the insertion and removal of the male connector from the female connector.

[0052] In some possible implementations, the reinforcement has multiple receiving holes, one receiving hole receiving at least a portion of the second ends of at least two first connecting terminals.

[0053] In this implementation, by enlarging the receiving hole of the reinforcing member, one receiving hole can accommodate at least a portion of the second end of at least two first connecting terminals. This reduces the number of receiving holes on the reinforcing member, thereby increasing the width of the portion of the reinforcing member between two adjacent receiving holes, thus improving the structural strength of the portion of the reinforcing member between two adjacent receiving holes, and further improving the overall structural strength of the reinforcing member.

[0054] In some possible implementations, at least two first connecting terminals, partially housed in a receiving hole, are arranged along the length of the reinforcing member. Along the length of the reinforcing member, a clearance groove is provided on the side of the second end of the first connecting terminal near the inner wall of the receiving hole.

[0055] In this implementation, by providing a clearance groove, the creepage distance between the second end of the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member can be increased, thereby improving the safety distance between the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member and preventing short circuits between them. Furthermore, since one receiving hole can accommodate at least two first connecting terminals, the second end of the first connecting terminal only needs one clearance groove on the side closest to the inner wall of the reinforcing member, eliminating the need for clearance grooves on both sides. This allows the second end of the first connecting terminal to be designed to be larger along the length of the reinforcing member, thus reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the first connecting terminal. Moreover, since only one clearance groove needs to be provided on the side closest to the inner wall of the reinforcing member, the size of the clearance groove can be designed to be larger, further increasing the creepage distance between the second end of the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member, thereby further improving the safety distance between them and further preventing short circuits.

[0056] In some possible implementations, the portion of the first housing that fills the receiving hole has a positioning groove, the opening of which faces away from the first connecting terminal. The second end of the first connecting terminal is embedded in the first housing and exposed in the positioning groove, the end face of the second end of the first connecting terminal being flush with the bottom wall of the positioning groove.

[0057] In this implementation, during the injection molding process of the first base, a fixing structure can be designed to abut the end face of the second end of the first connecting terminal to ensure the stability of the first connecting terminal during the injection molding process of the first base, preventing it from being carried by the flow of the injection molding material, thereby preventing the first connecting terminal from contacting the reinforcing member or having an excessively small creepage distance. Specifically, after the first base is injection molded, a positioning groove is formed at the end face of the fixing structure abutting the second end of the first connecting terminal.

[0058] In this implementation, the end face of the first connecting terminal exposed in the positioning groove can be flush with the bottom wall of the positioning groove, so that the second end of the first connecting terminal can be better wrapped by the first base body, which is beneficial to improving the connection strength between the first connecting terminal and the first base body.

[0059] In some possible implementations, the first base includes two cantilever arms and two connecting ends, with the two cantilever arms arranged opposite each other. The two connecting ends are respectively connected to opposite ends of the cantilever arms, and the connecting ends connect between the two cantilever arms. The two cantilever arms and the two connecting ends enclose a mating space, and a reinforcing member covers at least a portion of one side of the mating space.

[0060] In this implementation, the mating space is formed by two cantilever arms and two connecting ends, which helps to reduce the overall thickness of the connector after the male connector and the female connector are inserted, thereby achieving a thinner and lighter overall design for the connector.

[0061] In some possible implementations, the connector male socket further includes a first end fitting, which is sleeved on the connecting end. The first end fitting includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. The first part and the third part of the first end fitting are connected to opposite ends of the second part of the first end fitting, and the first part and the third part of the first end fitting protrude toward the same side of the second part of the first end fitting. The first part, the second part, and the third part of the first end fitting are continuously connected at each point.

[0062] In this implementation, the first base body can be injection molded using a first end fitting, a first connecting terminal, and a reinforcing member in conjunction with an injection molding module to improve the connection strength between the first base body and the first end fitting. In some other embodiments, the first end fitting can be sleeved onto the connecting end after the first base body is injection molded.

[0063] In this implementation, the first part, the second part and the third part of the first end fitting form a U-shaped structure, which helps to improve the connection strength between the first end fitting and the first base.

[0064] In this implementation, the first end fitting can be made using a metal drawing process to ensure that all parts of the first end fitting are continuous and uninterrupted. This improves the continuity of the connection between the first part, the second part, and the third part of the first end fitting, and also improves the straightness of the straight structural area of ​​the first end fitting, thereby improving the structural strength and guiding ability of the first end fitting.

[0065] The first end fitting may further include a fourth part, which is connected to one end of the second part of the first end fitting and is located between the first part and the third part of the first end fitting.

[0066] In this implementation, the second and fourth parts of the first end fitting can form a snap-fit ​​connection with the connecting end of the first base body, thereby improving the connection strength between the first end fitting and the first base body.

[0067] Secondly, this application also provides a connector, including a female connector and a male connector as implemented in any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the male connector and the female connector are mated and electrically connected.

[0068] In this implementation, the design of the male connector reduces the overall thickness of the connector after it is inserted into the female connector, while maintaining good structural strength, which is beneficial for the thinner and lighter design of the connector.

[0069] In some possible implementations, the connector female includes a second body and a plurality of second connecting terminals. The second body includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the second body having a receiving cavity, and the second portion of the second body protruding from the bottom wall of the receiving cavity. The second connecting terminals are located in the receiving cavity and are installed between the first portion and the second portion of the second body. The first body of the connector male is inserted into the receiving cavity of the second body of the connector female, and the first connecting terminals and the second connecting terminals make one-to-one conductive contact.

[0070] In this implementation, the mating space of the male connector and the accommodating cavity design of the female connector allow for a snap-fit ​​engagement during insertion. This improves the connection stability between the male and female connectors and helps reduce the overall thickness of the connector after insertion, facilitating miniaturization. Furthermore, the design of reinforcing components enhances the structural strength of the connector after insertion, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the connector.

[0071] In some possible implementations, a limiting groove is provided on the surface of the second part of the second base facing the first part of the second base. The second connecting terminal includes a first part, a second part, and a third part connected in sequence. The first part of the second connecting terminal is at least partially embedded in the first part of the second base, the second part of the second connecting terminal is mounted on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity, and the third part of the second connecting terminal is at least partially received in the limiting groove. The third part of the second connecting terminal is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the limiting groove, and is used to move away from or closer to the first part of the second connecting terminal relative to it when subjected to force. The first connecting terminal includes a first part and a second part connected together. The first part of the first connecting terminal extends out of the first base, and the second part of the first connecting terminal has a U-shaped structure and is sleeved on the outer surface of the first base. The second part of the first connecting terminal is engaged between the first part and the third part of the second connecting terminal. Along the direction from the second part of the second base to the first part of the second base, the minimum distance between the third part of the second connecting terminal and the first part of the second connecting terminal is less than the maximum size of the first connecting terminal.

[0072] In this implementation, the bottom wall of the third mounting groove and the bottom wall of the limiting groove can form a limiting position on the second connecting terminal, thereby enabling the first part of the second base body and the second part of the second base body to form a limiting installation of the second connecting terminal, which is beneficial to improving the installation stability of the second connecting terminal.

[0073] The first part of the second connecting terminal has a Z-shaped structure. Specifically, the opening of the first part of the second connecting terminal faces the bottom wall of the receiving groove. One end of the first part of the second connecting terminal is connected to the second part of the second connecting terminal, and the other end of the first part of the second connecting terminal is bent to the bottom side of the first part of the second base body, so that the first part of the second connecting terminal can be engaged with the first part of the second base body, thereby improving the installation stability of the second connecting terminal.

[0074] In some possible implementations, the connector female also includes a central island fitting, which is mounted at both ends of the second part of the second body. The central island fitting includes two elastic arms. The first part of the second body points towards the second part of the second body, and the two elastic arms are arranged opposite to each other, serving to engage with the first body.

[0075] In this implementation, the use of elastic arms allows the central island fitting to engage with the first end fitting, thereby improving the connection stability between the central island fitting and the first end fitting, and consequently improving the connection stability between the connector male and female connectors. Since the first end fitting's dimension in the width direction of the first body is larger than the minimum distance between the two elastic arms, the elastic arms in the connector can maintain contact with the first end fitting through deformation restoring force, further enhancing the stability of the central island fitting engaging with the first end fitting.

[0076] In the connector, the deformation of the second connecting terminal can be ≥0.1mm, so that the second connecting terminal can have a sufficiently strong deformation recovery force, thereby enabling the second connecting terminal to stably engage with the first connecting terminal.

[0077] In the first seat body, the first end fitting of the male connector abuts against the two elastic arms of the middle island fitting in the female connector. The dimension of the first end fitting in the width direction of the first seat body is greater than the minimum distance between the two elastic arms.

[0078] In this implementation, the use of elastic arms allows the central island fitting to engage with the first end fitting, thereby improving the connection stability between the central island fitting and the first end fitting, and consequently improving the connection stability between the connector male and female connectors. Since the first end fitting's dimension in the width direction of the first body is larger than the minimum distance between the two elastic arms, the elastic arms in the connector can maintain contact with the first end fitting through deformation restoring force, further enhancing the stability of the central island fitting engaging with the first end fitting.

[0079] In the connector, the deformation of the elastic arm can be ≥0.1mm, so that the Nakajima fitting has a sufficiently strong deformation recovery force, thereby enabling the Nakajima fitting to stably engage with the first end fitting.

[0080] In the length direction of the first body, the first end fitting abuts against the second end fitting.

[0081] In this implementation, since both the first and second end fittings employ a drawing metal process, the mating connection between them is improved, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the connector male and female connectors. Furthermore, both the first and second end fittings can participate in current transmission. Compared to the electrical connection between the first and second connecting terminals, the contact between the second and second end fittings enables a larger current transmission.

[0082] Thirdly, this application also provides an electronic device, including a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and a connector as implemented in any of the foregoing embodiments. The male connector is electrically connected to the first circuit board, and the female connector is electrically connected to the second circuit board.

[0083] In this implementation, by miniaturizing the connector while ensuring sufficient strength, more connectors can be designed into the electronic device, which is beneficial for enriching the functional modules of the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0084] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0085] Figure 2A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket in the electronic device shown in Figure 1 in the prior art;

[0086] Figure 2B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector female in the electronic device shown in Figure 1 in the prior art;

[0087] Figure 3A is a schematic diagram of the connector in some embodiments of the electronic device shown in Figure 1;

[0088] Figure 3B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector shown in Figure 3A after being cut open along line AA in some embodiments;

[0089] Figure 4 is a partial structural exploded view of the connector shown in Figure 3A in some embodiments;

[0090] Figure 5A is a structural schematic diagram of the connector male socket in some embodiments of the connector shown in Figure 3A;

[0091] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket shown in Figure 5A after being cut open at line BB in some embodiments;

[0092] Figure 6 is a partial exploded view of the connector male socket shown in Figure 5A in some embodiments;

[0093] Figure 7A is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcing member in the connector male socket shown in Figure 5A in some embodiments;

[0094] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the projected dimensions of the broken hole in the reinforcing member shown in Figure 7A in some embodiments;

[0095] Figure 7C is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcement in the connector male socket shown in Figure 5A in some other embodiments;

[0096] Figure 7D is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcement in the connector male socket shown in Figure 5A in some other embodiments;

[0097] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting terminal in the connector male socket shown in Figure 5A in some embodiments;

[0098] Figure 9A is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member in some embodiments of the connector male socket shown in Figure 5A;

[0099] Figure 9B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member shown in Figure 9A after being cut open at line CC in some embodiments;

[0100] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the first connecting terminal and the reinforcing member shown in Figure 9A installed on the first base body in some embodiments;

[0101] Figure 11A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket shown in Figure 10 after being cut along line DD in some embodiments;

[0102] Figure 11B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket shown in Figure 10 after being cut along line EE in some embodiments.

[0103] Figure 12A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket shown in Figure 10 after being cut along line FF in some embodiments;

[0104] Figure 12B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket shown in Figure 10 after being cut along line GG in some embodiments.

[0105] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of part of the connector male socket shown in Figure 10 from another perspective;

[0106] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first seat in some embodiments of the connector male seat shown in Figure 10;

[0107] Figure 15A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first base shown in Figure 14 after being cut open along line HH in some embodiments;

[0108] Figure 15B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first base shown in Figure 14 after being cut open along line II in some embodiments;

[0109] Figure 16A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first base body shown in Figure 14 after being cut open along line JJ in some embodiments;

[0110] Figure 16B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first base shown in Figure 14 after being cut open at line kk in some embodiments;

[0111] Figure 17A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first end fitting in the connector male socket shown in Figure 5A in some embodiments;

[0112] Figure 17B is a structural schematic diagram of the first end fitting shown in Figure 17A from another perspective;

[0113] Figure 18 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first end fitting shown in Figure 17A installed on the first base shown in Figure 10 in some embodiments;

[0114] Figure 19A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket shown in Figure 18 after being cut along line LL in some embodiments;

[0115] Figure 19B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket shown in Figure 18 after being cut along line MM in some embodiments.

[0116] Figure 20 is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcement in the connector male socket shown in Figure 5A in some other embodiments;

[0117] Figure 21A is a schematic diagram of the connector female socket in some embodiments of the connector shown in Figure 3A;

[0118] Figure 21B is a structural schematic diagram of the connector female socket shown in Figure 21A from another perspective;

[0119] Figure 22 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector female socket shown in Figure 21A after being cut open along line NN in some embodiments;

[0120] Figure 23 is a partial exploded view of the connector female socket shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments;

[0121] Figure 24 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second seat in the connector female shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments;

[0122] Figure 25A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second body shown in Figure 24 after being cut open at line OO in some embodiments;

[0123] Figure 25B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second body shown in Figure 24 after being cut open at PP along the line in some embodiments;

[0124] Figure 26 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second connecting terminal in the connector female shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments;

[0125] Figure 27A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second connecting terminal shown in Figure 26 installed on the second base shown in Figure 24 in some embodiments;

[0126] Figure 27B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector female socket shown in Figure 27A after being cut along line QQ in some embodiments.

[0127] Figure 28A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second end fitting in the connector female shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments;

[0128] Figure 28B is a structural schematic diagram of the second end fitting shown in Figure 28A from another perspective;

[0129] Figure 29 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second end fitting shown in Figure 28A installed on the second base shown in Figure 27A in some embodiments;

[0130] Figure 30A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the island fitting in the connector female shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments;

[0131] Figure 30B is a structural schematic diagram of the Nakajima fittings shown in Figure 30A from another perspective;

[0132] Figure 31 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the Nakajima fitting shown in Figure 30A installed on the second base shown in Figure 29 in some embodiments;

[0133] Figure 32A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector female socket shown in Figure 31 after being cut along line RR in some embodiments;

[0134] Figure 32B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector female socket shown in Figure 31 after being cut along line SS in some embodiments;

[0135] Figure 33A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector shown in Figure 3A after being cut open at line TT in some embodiments;

[0136] Figure 33B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector shown in Figure 3A after being cut open along line UU in some embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0137] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0138] 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. "Multiple" refers to at least two.

[0139] The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top", "bottom", "side", etc., 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.

[0140] In the embodiments of this application, the relative positional relationships mentioned, such as parallel, perpendicular, and aligned, are defined in relation to the current technological level, rather than being absolutely strict. Slight deviations are permissible; approximations of parallelism, perpendicularity, or alignment are all acceptable. For example, "A and B are parallel" means that A and B are parallel or approximately parallel, and the angle between A and B can be between 0 and 10 degrees. Similarly, "A and B are perpendicular" means that A and B are perpendicular or approximately perpendicular, and the angle between A and B can be between 80 and 100 degrees.

[0141] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" 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 with "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0142] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 100 provided in some embodiments of this application. It should be noted that the dashed lines in Figure 1 represent the connection structure of the connector 10 inside the electronic device 100.

[0143] In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 can be a mobile phone, tablet personal computer, laptop computer, smart screen, personal digital assistant (PDA), camera, personal computer, laptop computer, in-vehicle equipment, wearable device, augmented reality (AR) glasses, AR headset, virtual reality (VR) glasses, or VR headset, or other devices with camera functionality. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, a mobile phone is used as an example for description. Of course, other types of electronic devices 100 can also adopt a similar structure, which will not be elaborated further below.

[0144] It is understood that Figure 1 only schematically shows some of the components included in the electronic device 100, and the actual shape, size, location and construction of these components are not limited to Figure 1. The electronic device 100 may also include more or fewer components than those in Figure 1.

[0145] In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a connector 10, a screen 20, and a housing 30. The screen 20 is used to display images, videos, etc. The screen 20 may include a light-transmitting panel and a display screen. The light-transmitting panel and the display screen are stacked and fixedly connected. The light-transmitting panel mainly serves to protect the display screen and prevent dust. The material of the light-transmitting panel includes, but is not limited to, glass. The display screen can be a flexible display screen or a rigid display screen. For example, the display screen can be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display screen, a mini organic light-emitting diode (MLED) display screen, a micro organic light-emitting diode (MLED) display screen, a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display screen, a liquid crystal display (LCD), etc.

[0146] For example, the housing 30 is used to protect the internal electronic components of the electronic device 100. The housing 30 may include a cover plate and a frame. The cover plate is located on the side of the display screen away from the light-transmitting panel and is stacked with the light-transmitting panel and the display screen. The frame is fixed to the cover plate. For example, the frame can be fixedly connected to the cover plate by adhesive. The frame can also be integrally formed with the cover plate, that is, the frame and the cover plate are a single structure. The frame is located between the cover plate and the light-transmitting panel. The light-transmitting panel can be fixed to the frame by adhesive. The light-transmitting panel, the cover plate, and the frame form an internal accommodating space of the electronic device 100. This internal accommodating space houses the display screen. The cover plate can be made of materials such as metal, plastic, and glass. The cover plate can be a plate made of a single material or a plate structure made of multiple materials and spliced ​​from multiple plates.

[0147] For example, connector 10 can be installed in an internal accommodating space. Connector 10 may include a male connector 1 and a female connector 2. Electronic device 100 may also include a first circuit board 40 and a second circuit board 50. The male connector 1 and female connector 2 are mated and electrically connected; the male connector 1 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 40; and the female connector 2 is electrically connected to the second circuit board 50. Connector 10 can be used for electrical connections between multiple devices in electronic device 100. For example, connector 10 can be used for electrical connections between modules such as cameras, screens 20, and batteries and the motherboard. Specifically, for example, the first circuit board 40 can be installed on the camera, and the second circuit board 50 can be installed on the motherboard. The electrical connection between the camera and the motherboard is achieved through connector 10, thereby enabling electrical signal transmission between the camera and the motherboard.

[0148] In some other embodiments, the electronic device 100 may not include the screen 20; or, the electronic device 100 may not include the housing 30; or the electronic device 100 may not include both the screen 20 and the housing 30.

[0149] The structural design of connector 10 in the prior art will be described next.

[0150] Please refer to Figures 2A and 2B. Figure 2A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the male connector 1 in the electronic device 100 shown in Figure 1 in the prior art; Figure 2B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the female connector 2 in the electronic device 100 shown in Figure 1 in the prior art.

[0151] With the rapid development of electronic devices 100, they offer users an increasing number of functions, such as taking photos, recording videos, and playing music on mobile phones. This means an increase in the number of functional modules within the electronic device 100. The realization of various functions within the electronic device 100 depends on the information exchange between these modules. Currently, board-to-board (BTB) connectors 10 are commonly used to connect these modules, simplifying the assembly process, improving connection reliability, and saving internal installation space within the electronic device 100.

[0152] In the prior art, connector 10 includes a male connector socket 1 and a female connector socket 2 for signal connection. The male connector socket 1 may include a first body 11 and a first connecting terminal 12. Part of the first connecting terminal 12 is hidden in the first body 11. The first body 11 is usually made of plastic injection molding and mainly serves to fix the first connecting terminal 12.

[0153] The connector female socket 2 may include a second base 21 and second connecting terminals 22. The second base 21 may include a first part 21a and a second part 21b. The first part 21a of the second base 21 has a receiving cavity 2101, and the second part 21b of the second base 21 protrudes from the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 2101. The second part 21b of the second base 21 is also called the center island. The second base 21 is usually made of plastic injection molding, which can protect the second connecting terminals 22 while fixing each of the second connecting terminals 22.

[0154] When connector 10 is used for connection between functional modules, the male connector 1 in Figure 2A can be connected to the circuit board signal of one functional module, and the female connector 2 in Figure 2B can be connected to the circuit board signal of another functional module. This allows signal transmission between the two functional modules by inserting the male connector 1 into the female connector 2 and electrically connecting the first connection terminal 12 of the male connector 1 to the second connection terminal 22 of the female connector 2. Furthermore, during the insertion of the male connector 1 into the female connector 2, the second part 21b of the second seat 21 can support the male connector 1 while limiting the depth of insertion of the male connector 1 into the first part 21a of the second seat 21, ensuring proper insertion and achieving effective contact between the first connection terminal 12 of the male connector 1 and the second connection terminal 22 of the female connector 2.

[0155] As the number of internal functional modules of the electronic device 100 increases dramatically, the number of connectors 10 that connect these modules also gradually increases. To accommodate a sufficient number of connectors 10 within the limited space of the electronic device 100, the size of the connectors 10 needs to be small. However, reducing the size of the connectors 10 may lead to a decrease in their overall strength. This can cause the connecting terminals in the connector 10 to tilt during assembly of the male connector 1 and female connector 2, resulting in poor contact and other problems that severely affect the product yield of the electronic device 100. Therefore, ensuring the strength of the connectors 10 has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0156] The structural design of the connector 10 provided in this application will be described next.

[0157] Please refer to Figures 3A to 4. Figure 3A is a connection diagram of the connector 10 in the electronic device 100 shown in Figure 1 in some embodiments; Figure 3B is a structural diagram of the connector 10 shown in Figure 3A after being cut open along line AA in some embodiments; Figure 4 is a partial structural exploded diagram of the connector 10 shown in Figure 3A in some embodiments.

[0158] In some embodiments, connector 10 may include a male connector socket 1 and a female connector socket 2. The male connector socket 1 and the female connector socket 2 are mated and electrically connected.

[0159] For example, the connector male socket 1 may include a first base 11, a reinforcing member 13, and a plurality of first connecting terminals 12. The first connecting terminals 12 are fixed to the first base 11. The reinforcing member 13 is embedded in the first base 11, and the strength of the material of the reinforcing member 13 is greater than the strength of the material of the first base 11.

[0160] In this embodiment, the reinforcement 13 embedded in the first base 11 can improve the overall structural strength of the first base 11, thereby improving the structural strength of the male connector 1, which is beneficial to improving the insertion and removal stability of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, and thus optimizing the product yield of the electronic device 100.

[0161] The material of the reinforcing member 13 can be metal, for example, the reinforcing member 13 can be, but is not limited to, alloy steel, steel, aluminum, or copper.

[0162] The material of the first body 11 can be plastic.

[0163] The reinforcing member 13 can be disposed on one side of the first base 11 and at least partially embedded in the first base 11, so that the reinforcing member 13 forms the bottom of the connector male base 1. Since the material of the reinforcing member 13 can be metal, the reinforcing member 13 has sufficient strength to provide strength support for the connector male base 1. Thus, the two sides of the reinforcing member 13 exposed on the first base 11 do not need to be covered with plastic, thereby achieving the effect of thinning while ensuring the overall structural strength of the connector male base 1.

[0164] For example, the connector female socket 2 may include a second base 21 and a plurality of second connecting terminals 22. The second base 21 may include a first portion 21a and a second portion 21b. The first portion 21a of the second base 21 may have a receiving cavity 2101, and the second portion 21b of the second base 21 protrudes from the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 2101. The second connecting terminals 22 are fixed to the second base 21.

[0165] The male connector 1 can be inserted into the female connector 2 so that the male connector 1 is inserted into the receiving cavity 2101 of the female connector 2, thereby realizing the mating connection between the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, and realizing the abutment between the first connecting terminal 12 and the second connecting terminal 22 to realize the electrical connection between the first connecting terminal 12 and the second connecting terminal 22.

[0166] Please refer to Figures 5A to 6. Figure 5A is a structural schematic diagram of the connector male socket 1 in some embodiments of the connector 10 shown in Figure 3A; Figure 5B is a structural schematic diagram of the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 5A after being cut open along line BB in some embodiments; Figure 6 is a partial exploded view of the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 5A in some embodiments.

[0167] In some embodiments, the reinforcing member 13 may have a plurality of receiving holes 1301, and a portion of the first seat 11 may fill the receiving holes 1301.

[0168] In this embodiment, since the reinforcing member 13 is embedded in the first seat 11, and the first seat 11 is partially filled in the receiving hole 1301 of the reinforcing member 13, the reinforcing member 13 and the first seat 11 are nested together. The portion of the first seat 11 located on the outer periphery of the reinforcing member 13 and the portion of the first seat 11 located in the receiving hole 1301 together form a limiting and fixing effect on the reinforcing member 13, thereby improving the connection strength between the reinforcing member 13 and the first seat 11, and thus improving the overall structural strength of the connector male seat 1.

[0169] For example, at least some of the accommodating holes 1301 may be arranged along the length direction of the reinforcing member 13 (see direction D1 in FIG6).

[0170] In this embodiment, by providing a plurality of receiving holes 1301 along the length direction of the reinforcing member 13, the connection strength between the reinforcing member 13 and the first base 11 at various points along the length direction is improved, which is beneficial to improving the overall connection strength between the reinforcing member 13 and the first base 11.

[0171] The plurality of receiving holes 1301 may include two sets of receiving holes 1301. Each set of receiving holes 1301 may include a plurality of receiving holes 1301 arranged in the length direction of the reinforcing member 13, and the two sets of receiving holes 1301 are arranged in the width direction of the reinforcing member 13 (see D2 direction in Figure 6).

[0172] In this embodiment, by setting two sets of receiving holes 1301 arranged in parallel, it is beneficial to further strengthen the connection strength between the first seat 11 and the reinforcing member 13, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the connector male seat 1.

[0173] In some embodiments, the first base 11 may include two cantilever arms 1101 and two connecting ends 1102. The two cantilever arms 1101 may be arranged opposite each other along the D2 direction. The two connecting ends 1102 may be respectively connected to opposite ends of the cantilever arms 1101, and the connecting ends 1102 connect between the two cantilever arms 1101. In other words, the two connecting ends 1102 may be arranged opposite each other along the D1 direction. The two cantilever arms 1101 and the two connecting ends 1102 may enclose a mating space 1103.

[0174] In this embodiment, the mating space 1103 is formed by two cantilever 1101 and two connecting ends 1102, which helps to reduce the overall thickness of the connector 10 after the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are inserted, thereby achieving the overall thin and light design of the connector 10.

[0175] For example, a cantilever 1101 may be provided with a set of receiving holes 1301, and part of the cantilever 1101 is filled in the corresponding set of receiving holes 1301.

[0176] In this embodiment, since the reinforcing member 13 has two sets of receiving holes 1301, and each set of receiving holes 1301 can be provided corresponding to one cantilever 1101 of the first base body 11, the reinforcing member 13 can strengthen the connection strength with the two cantilever 1101 through the two sets of receiving holes 1301, thereby improving the connection strength between the reinforcing member 13 and the first base body 11, and thus improving the overall stability of the connector male base 1.

[0177] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the reinforcing member 13 may also include only one set of receiving holes 1301, that is, all the receiving holes 1301 are arranged in the length direction of the reinforcing member 13.

[0178] In some embodiments, the first connecting terminal 12 may be partially embedded in the first base 11 to improve the connection strength between the first connecting terminal 12 and the first base 11, thereby improving the stability of the first connecting terminal 12 during the insertion and removal process of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2, which is beneficial to improving the product yield of the electronic device 100.

[0179] The first connection terminal 12 may include two sets of terminals, and each set of terminals corresponds to a cantilever 1101.

[0180] In some embodiments, the connector male socket 1 may further include a first end fitting 14 and a first solder pad 15.

[0181] For example, the first end fitting 14 can be disposed at opposite ends of the first base 11 to improve the structural strength of the first base 11. Specifically, the first end fitting 14 can be sleeved on the connecting end 1102 to improve the structural strength of the connecting end 1102.

[0182] The two first end fittings 14 can be located at both ends of the reinforcing member 13 and are spaced apart from the reinforcing member 13. In this embodiment, the reinforcing member 13 is embedded in the two cantilever 1101 of the first base body 11 to improve the structural strength of the first base body 11 at the two cantilever 1101. The two first end fittings 14 are sleeved on the two connecting ends 1102 of the first base body 11 to improve the structural strength of the first base body 11 at the two connecting ends 1102. Thus, the two first end fittings 14 and the reinforcing member 13 jointly improve the overall structural strength of the first base body 11.

[0183] For example, the first pad 15 can be connected to the first connection terminal 12 for connecting external circuitry.

[0184] The first pad 15 can also be connected to the first end fitting 14, and the size of the first pad 15 connected to the first end fitting 14 can be larger than the size of the first pad 15 connected to the first connection terminal 12, so that a larger external current can be connected through the first end fitting 14.

[0185] Please refer to Figures 7A and 7B. Figure 7A is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcing member 13 in the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 5A in some embodiments; Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the projected dimensions of the break hole 1302 in the reinforcing member 13 shown in Figure 7A in some embodiments.

[0186] In some embodiments, the reinforcing member 13 may also have at least one broken hole 1302, which can reduce the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member 13 during the furnace process, thereby improving the overall structural strength and flatness of the reinforcing member 13, and is conducive to improving the connection stability between the reinforcing member 13 and the first base 11.

[0187] For example, the interrupted hole 1302 may have an orthographic projection 1302a on the reinforcement 13 along the length direction of the reinforcement 13 (see direction D1 in FIG. 7B). The ratio of the dimension of the orthographic projection 1302a in the width direction of the reinforcement 13 (see direction D2 in FIG. 7B) to the width of the reinforcement 13 (see direction W2 in FIG. 7B) may be greater than or equal to 90%. In other words, W1 / W2 ≥ 90%. For example, the ratio of W1 / W2 may be, but is not limited to, 90%, 92%, 94%, 96%, or other values ​​greater than or equal to 90%.

[0188] In this embodiment, by designing the size ratio of the broken hole 1302 to the reinforcing member 13, the stress can be effectively eliminated, thereby effectively reducing the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member 13 during the furnace process.

[0189] It should be noted that the orthographic projection 1302a is shown in Figure 7B with a dashed line. It can be understood that the orthographic projection 1302a can be located at any position of the reinforcing member 13. Figure 7B only shows one position and does not limit the position of the orthographic projection 1302a.

[0190] The reinforcing member 13 may include a main body portion 13c and pins 13d connected to both ends of the main body portion 13c. A break hole 1302 is provided in the main body portion 13c, and the pins 13d are located at both ends of the main body portion 13c in the D1 direction. The pins 13d may extend beyond the main body portion 13c in the D2 direction to facilitate external circuit connection. It should be noted that the width of the reinforcing member 13 refers to the dimension of the main body portion 13c in the D2 direction.

[0191] For example, the break hole 1302 is located between two adjacent receiving holes 1301 and connects at least two receiving holes 1301.

[0192] In this embodiment, by setting a break hole 1302 to connect at least two receiving holes 1301, the portion of the reinforcing member 13 between at least two receiving holes 1301 can be broken, thereby shortening the continuous length of the portion of the reinforcing member 13 between multiple receiving holes 1301. This reduces the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member 13 during the manufacturing process, specifically reducing the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member 13 during the reflow process. This improves the overall structural strength and flatness of the reinforcing member 13, and is beneficial to improving the connection stability between the reinforcing member 13 and the first base 11.

[0193] For example, the reinforcing member 13 may include a main connecting beam 1303 and a plurality of secondary connecting beams 1304. The main connecting beam 1303 is located between two sets of receiving holes 1301. The secondary connecting beams 1304 are connected to opposite sides of the main connecting beam 1303, and the secondary connecting beams 1304 are located between two adjacent receiving holes 1301 in one set of receiving holes 1301.

[0194] The break hole 1302 can connect at least one of the receiving holes 1301 in one set with at least one of the receiving holes 1301 in another set. In other words, the break hole 1302 is formed by at least breaking the main connecting beam 1303.

[0195] In this embodiment, the main connecting beam 1303 is interrupted by the interruption hole 1302, thereby shortening the continuous length of the main connecting beam 1303 and reducing the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member 13 during the furnace process.

[0196] Please refer to Figures 7A, 7C and 7D. Figure 7C is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcing member 13 in the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 5A in some other embodiments; Figure 7D is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcing member 13 in the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 5A in yet other embodiments.

[0197] In some examples (see Figure 7A), the break hole 1302 can connect at least two adjacent receiving holes 1301 in one set of receiving holes with at least two adjacent receiving holes 1301 in another set of receiving holes 1301. In other words, the break hole 1302 is formed by breaking the main connecting beam 1303 and at least two secondary connecting beams 1304 on both sides of the main connecting beam 1303.

[0198] In other examples (see Figure 7C), the break hole 1302 may connect one of the receiving holes 1301 in one set of receiving holes 1301 to one of the receiving holes 1301 in another set of receiving holes 1301. In other words, the break hole 1302 is formed by breaking only the main connecting beam 1303.

[0199] In some other examples (see Figure 7D), the number of interrupted holes 1302 can be at least two, and each interrupted hole 1302 can connect one of the receiving holes 1301 in one set of receiving holes 1301 to one of the receiving holes 1301 in another set of receiving holes 1301. In other words, at least two interrupted holes 1302 can be formed by interrupting only the main connecting beam 1303 and by designing interruptions at at least two points on the main connecting beam 1303.

[0200] The break hole 1302 can be located in the central region along the length of the reinforcing member 13. In other words, the break hole 1302 is formed by breaking the central region along the length of the main connecting beam 1303.

[0201] In this embodiment, by centering the break hole 1302, it is beneficial to ensure the structural strength consistency of the reinforcing member 13 on both sides of the break hole 1302, and also to prevent the continuous length of part of the main connecting beam 1303 in the reinforcing member 13 from being too long, thereby further reducing the risk of warping deformation of the reinforcing member 13 during the furnace process.

[0202] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the reinforcing member 13 may not have a receiving hole 1301, but only a breaking hole 1302; or, the reinforcing member 13 may include a receiving hole 1301, but the breaking hole 1302 may not be connected to the receiving hole 1301.

[0203] Please continue referring to Figures 7A and 7B. In some embodiments, the reinforcing member 13 may include a connected first portion 13a and a second portion 13b, wherein the second portion 13b of the reinforcing member 13 may be bent relative to the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13. The second portion 13b of the reinforcing member 13 may be connected to both sides of the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13.

[0204] In this embodiment, a portion of the receiving hole 1301 may be located in the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13, and another portion of the receiving hole 1301 may be located in the second portion 13b of the reinforcing member 13. In some other embodiments, the receiving hole 1301 may also be located only in the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13.

[0205] It should be noted that when the reinforcing member 13 includes a flat first portion 13a and a second portion 13b that is curved relative to the first portion 13a, the ratio of the dimension of the orthographic projection 1302a of the broken hole 1302 in the width direction of the reinforcing member 13 to the width of the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13 can be greater than or equal to 90%.

[0206] In some embodiments, the thickness of the reinforcing member 13 is ≤0.11mm. For example, the thickness of the reinforcing member 13 can be 0.11mm, 0.1mm, 0.09mm, 0.08mm, 0.07mm, or 0.06mm, etc. Therefore, compared to the traditional connector male socket 1, the reinforcing member 13 can reduce the height of the connector male socket 1 while improving its strength, thus enhancing the product's thinness competitiveness. Furthermore, taking a thickness of 0.06mm for the reinforcing member 13 and steel as an example, experiments show that the lateral thrust strength of the connector male socket 1 is increased by 35.7% and the torsional strength by 18.5% compared to the traditional connector male socket 1. It is understandable that, since the middle plastic of the connector male socket 1 is not matched with the middle island plastic of the connector female socket 2 after the male and female sockets of the traditional BTB connector 10 are assembled, the thickness of the middle plastic of the connector male socket 1 affects the height of the connector 10. Therefore, while ensuring the strength of the connector male socket 1, the height of the connector male socket 1 can be reduced, and the strength of the BTB connector 10 can also be ensured while the height of the connector 10 can be reduced.

[0207] Please refer to Figures 8 to 9B. Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the first connecting terminal 12 in the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 5A in some embodiments; Figure 9A is a schematic diagram of the relative positions of the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13 in the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 5A in some embodiments; Figure 9B is a structural schematic diagram of the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13 shown in Figure 9A after being cut open along line CC in some embodiments.

[0208] In some embodiments, the first connecting terminal 12 may have a first portion 12a and a second portion 12b. The first portion 12a of the first connecting terminal 12 is connected to one end of the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12. The second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 may have a U-shaped structure, with the opening of the U-shaped structure facing the reinforcing member 13. The first connecting terminal 12 may include a first end 1201 and a second end 1202 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 1201 of the first connecting terminal 12 is located at the end of the first portion 12a of the first connecting terminal 12 away from the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12. The second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 is located at the end of the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 away from the first portion 12a of the first connecting terminal 12.

[0209] In this embodiment, since the U-shaped opening of the second part 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 faces the reinforcing member 13, the first connecting terminal 12 is designed as a reverse terminal compared to the first connecting terminal 12 in the prior art. This avoids interference between the second part 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13 in the thickness direction of the connector male seat 1, which is beneficial to the thinner and lighter design of the connector male seat 1.

[0210] It should be noted that the dashed line in Figure 8 represents the boundary line between the first part 12a and the second part 12b of the first connecting terminal 12. It can be understood that in some other embodiments, the boundary line between the first part 12a and the second part 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 may be located elsewhere.

[0211] For example, the first connection terminal 12 may not be in contact with the reinforcement 13. A receiving hole 1301 in the reinforcement 13 may accommodate at least a portion of the second ends 1202 of at least two of the first connection terminals 12.

[0212] In this embodiment, by enlarging the receiving hole 1301 of the reinforcing member 13, one receiving hole 1301 can accommodate at least a portion of the second ends 1202 of at least two first connecting terminals 12. This reduces the number of receiving holes 1301 provided on the reinforcing member 13, thereby increasing the width of the portion of the reinforcing member 13 between two adjacent receiving holes 1301, thereby improving the structural strength of the portion of the reinforcing member 13 between two adjacent receiving holes 1301, and thus improving the overall structural strength of the reinforcing member 13.

[0213] At least two first connecting terminals 12, partially housed in a receiving hole 1301, can be arranged along the length of the reinforcing member 13. Along the length of the reinforcing member 13, a clearance groove 1203 is provided on the side of the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 near the inner wall of the receiving hole 1301.

[0214] In this embodiment, by providing the clearance groove 1203, the creepage distance between the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13 can be increased, thereby improving the safety distance between the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13 and preventing short circuits between the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13. Furthermore, since one receiving hole 1301 can accommodate at least two first connecting terminals 12, the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 only needs to have one clearance groove 1203 on one side near the inner wall of the reinforcing member 13, eliminating the need to have clearance grooves 1203 on both sides of the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12. This allows the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 to be designed to be larger along the length of the reinforcing member 13, thus reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the first connecting terminal 12. Furthermore, since the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 only needs to be provided with a relief groove 1203 on the side near the inner wall of the reinforcing member 13, the size of the relief groove 1203 can be designed to be larger, so as to further increase the creepage distance between the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13, thereby further increasing the safety distance between the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13, and further preventing short circuits between the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13.

[0215] It should be noted that the embodiment shown in Figure 9A illustrates the portion of the reinforcement 13 with a receiving hole 1301 accommodating the second ends 1202 of the two first connecting terminals 12, and does not limit the number of first connecting terminals 12 accommodated by one receiving hole 1301.

[0216] It should be noted that, as shown in the embodiment of Figure 9A, the break hole 1302 connects to four receiving holes 1301, so that in each group of receiving holes 1301, there are two receiving holes 1301 connected together, and the second ends 1202 of four first connecting terminals 12 are accommodated.

[0217] For example, the second part 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 may have two inner sides arranged opposite to each other, and both inner sides arranged opposite to each other may be provided with a slot 1204.

[0218] Please continue to refer to Figures 7B and 9A. In some examples, the reinforcement 13 may have at least one break hole 1302 located between two adjacent receiving holes 1301 and connecting at least two receiving holes 1301 to reduce the risk of warping deformation of the reinforcement 13 during the furnace process.

[0219] In this embodiment, one receiving hole 1301 can accommodate at least a portion of the second ends 1202 of at least two first connecting terminals 12, thereby enlarging the receiving hole 1301 of the reinforcing member 13 and increasing the width of the portion of the reinforcing member 13 between two adjacent receiving holes 1301, which in turn helps to improve the overall structural strength of the reinforcing member 13. It should be noted that in some other embodiments, one receiving hole 1301 of the reinforcing member 13 may also accommodate at least a portion of the second end 1202 of only one first connecting terminal 12.

[0220] In other examples, a receiving hole 1301 of the reinforcing member 13 may accommodate at least a portion of the second ends 1202 of at least two first connecting terminals 12 to enlarge the receiving hole 1301 of the reinforcing member 13, thereby increasing the width of the portion of the reinforcing member 13 between two adjacent receiving holes 1301, which in turn helps to improve the overall structural strength of the reinforcing member 13.

[0221] The reinforcing member 13 may have at least one interrupted hole 1302, which is located between two adjacent receiving holes 1301 and connects to at least two receiving holes 1301, thereby reducing the risk of warping and deformation of the reinforcing member 13 during the furnace process. It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the reinforcing member 13 may not have an interrupted hole 1302. Correspondingly, the material of the reinforcing member 13 is not limited to metal, but may also be ceramic.

[0222] Wherein, the broken hole 1302 along the length direction of the reinforcing member 13 (see direction D1 in Figure 7B) may have an orthographic projection 1302a on the reinforcing member 13, and the ratio of the dimension of the orthographic projection 1302a in the width direction of the reinforcing member 13 (see direction D2 in Figure 7B) to the width of the reinforcing member 13 (see direction W2 in Figure 7B) may be greater than or equal to 90%.

[0223] It should be noted that the embodiments of this application illustrate that the reinforcing member 13 has a break hole 1302 and a receiving hole 1301 can accommodate at least a portion of the second ends 1202 of at least two first connecting terminals 12. It does not limit the reinforcing member 13 to have both of the above features at the same time. In some other embodiments, the reinforcing member 13 may have only one of the above two features.

[0224] Please refer to Figures 10 to 11B. Figure 10 is a structural schematic diagram of the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13 shown in Figure 9A installed on the first base 11 in some embodiments; Figure 11A is a structural schematic diagram of the partial structure of the connector male base 1 shown in Figure 10 after being cut along line DD in some embodiments; Figure 11B is a structural schematic diagram of the partial structure of the connector male base 1 shown in Figure 10 after being cut along line EE in some embodiments.

[0225] In some embodiments, the first base 11 can be formed by injection molding. Specifically, the first base 11 is obtained by injection molding with an injection mold according to the arrangement of the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13 shown in FIG. 9A.

[0226] In this embodiment, by injection molding the male connector to prepare the first base 11, the connection strength between the first base 11 and the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13 can be improved, thereby improving the structural strength of the connector male connector 1.

[0227] For example, the first base 11 may have a first side 1104 and a second side 1105 disposed opposite to each other. The first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13 may be mounted on the first side 1104 of the first base 11, and the second portion 13b of the reinforcing member 13 may be bent relative to the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13 toward the direction of embedding into the first base 11.

[0228] In this embodiment, by providing a second part 13b of the reinforcing member 13 that can be bent relative to the first part 13a of the reinforcing member 13 toward the direction of embedding into the first seat 11, the connection strength between the reinforcing member 13 and the first seat 11 can be improved, thereby improving the structural strength of the connector male seat 1.

[0229] The reinforcing member 13 can cover at least a portion of the mating space 1103 located on the first side 1104 of the first seat body 11.

[0230] The first part 13a of the reinforcing member 13 can be embedded in the surface of the first side 1104 of the first base 11 to further improve the connection strength between the reinforcing member 13 and the first base 11, thereby improving the structural strength of the connector male base 1.

[0231] Among them, the surface of the second side 1105 of the reinforcing member 13 facing away from the first base 11 can be flush with the surface of the first side 1104 of the first base 11 to improve the flatness of the connector male base 1 on the surface of the first side 1104 of the first base 11.

[0232] Please refer to Figures 12A and 12B. Figure 12A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 10 after being cut along line FF in some embodiments; Figure 12B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 10 after being cut along line GG in some embodiments.

[0233] In some embodiments, the first connecting terminal 12 may be sleeved on the outer surface of the second side 1105 of the first base 11 and partially embedded in the first base 11. Specifically, the first connecting terminal 12 may be sleeved on the outer surface of the cantilever 1101 located on the second side 1105 of the first base 11, and the first connecting terminal 12 may be embedded into the first base 11 from the second side 1105 of the first base 11.

[0234] In this embodiment, the first connecting terminal 12 is sleeved on the cantilever 1101 so that the U-shaped structure of the second part 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 can match the cantilever 1101, thereby achieving structural adaptation between the first connecting terminal 12 and the cantilever 1101, which helps to improve the connection strength between the first connecting terminal 12 and the first base 11. Furthermore, the first connecting terminal 12 is partially embedded in the first base 11, further improving the connection strength between the first connecting terminal 12 and the first base 11, thereby improving the installation stability of the first connecting terminal 12 and helping to improve the stability of the first connecting terminal 12 during the insertion and removal of the connector male socket 1 and the connector female socket 2.

[0235] For example, the first portion 12a of the first connection terminal 12 extends out of the first base 11 so that the first end 1201 of the first connection terminal 12 can extend out of the first base 11, which is beneficial for connecting the first end 1201 of the first connection terminal 12 to an external circuit.

[0236] For example, a portion of the first base 11 fills the slot 1204 of the first connecting terminal 12 to improve the connection strength between the first base 11 and the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12. The portion of the first base 11 filled in the slot 1204 can limit the first connecting terminal 12 and prevent the first connecting terminal 12 from shifting on the first base 11.

[0237] In this embodiment, the connection between the first portion 12a and the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 can be embedded in the cantilever 1101, and the first portion 12a of the first connecting terminal 12 extends in a direction away from the other cantilever 1101. In this embodiment, by embedding the first connecting terminal 12 at the bend of the cantilever 1101, the stability of the first connecting terminal 12 and the first base 11 is improved, and the portion of the first base 11 surrounding the bend of the first connecting terminal 12 can limit the first connecting terminal 12, preventing the first connecting terminal 12 from shifting on the first base 11.

[0238] At least a portion of the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 is embedded in the first base 11, such that the portion of the first base 11 surrounding the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 forms a limit on the first connecting terminal 12, preventing the first connecting terminal 12 from shifting on the first base 11.

[0239] Referring to Figures 7A, 11B, and 12B, in some embodiments, since a portion of the receiving hole 1301 is located in the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13, and another portion of the receiving hole 1301 is located in the second portion 13b of the reinforcing member 13, the portion of the first seat 11 filling the receiving hole 1301 can simultaneously limit the first portion 13a and the second portion 13b of the reinforcing member 13. This increases the limiting range of the reinforcing member 13 in the thickness direction of the first seat 11, which is beneficial to improving the connection strength between the first seat 11 and the reinforcing member 13, thereby improving the structural strength of the connector male seat 1.

[0240] In some embodiments, a portion of the first seat 11 may be filled into the break hole 1302.

[0241] In this embodiment, the portion of the first seat 11 is filled into the break hole 1302, so that the portion of the first seat 11 filled into the break hole 1302 and the portion of the first seat 11 filled into the receiving hole 1301 together form a limiting effect on the reinforcing member 13, thereby further improving the limiting ability of the first seat 11 on the reinforcing member 13, and further improving the connection strength between the first seat 11 and the reinforcing member 13, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the connector male seat 1.

[0242] For example, the first base 11 may further include a connecting arm 1106, which can be connected between the two cantilever arms 1101 and can be filled into the break hole 1302. In this embodiment, the connecting arm 1106 filled into the break hole 1302 can be integrated with the two cantilever arms 1101, which improves the limiting ability of the connecting arm 1106 on the reinforcing member 13, thereby improving the connection strength between the reinforcing member 13 and the first base 11.

[0243] Please refer to Figures 9B, 12B and 13. Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of part of the structure of the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 10 from another perspective.

[0244] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second end 1202 of the first connection terminal 12 may be located within the receiving hole 1301.

[0245] In this embodiment, since a portion of the first base 11 is filled in the receiving hole 1301, the portion of the first base 11 filled in the receiving hole 1301 can surround the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12. Thus, the inner wall of the receiving hole 1301 and the portion of the first base 11 filled in the receiving hole 1301 together form a limit on the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12, further improving the installation stability of the first connecting terminal 12 in the connector male socket 1, which helps to avoid the displacement of the first connecting terminal 12 during the insertion and removal process of the connector male socket 1 and the connector female socket 2.

[0246] For example, the connector male socket 1 may further include an insulating layer (not shown in the figure) covering at least a portion of the surface of the reinforcement 13 to prevent the flow of injection molding material during the injection molding of the first socket 11 from deflecting the first connecting terminal 12 into contact with the reinforcement 13. The insulating layer prevents contact between the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcement 13, thus preventing an open circuit. Furthermore, the insulating layer can also prevent short circuits caused by insufficient creepage distance between the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcement 13 due to manufacturing errors of the first connecting terminal 12, or by manufacturing defects such as barbs on the outer surface of the first connecting terminal 12, which could lead to contact between the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcement 13.

[0247] The insulating layer may cover the area of ​​the reinforcing member 13 near the first connecting terminal 12. For example, the insulating layer may cover the inner wall of the receiving hole 1301, and / or the insulating layer may cover the area of ​​the reinforcing member 13 opposite to the first connecting terminal 12, etc.

[0248] The insulation layer can also cover all surfaces of the reinforcing member 13 to further improve the insulation performance of the reinforcing member 13 and reduce the risk of short circuit.

[0249] The insulating layer can be made of insulating paint, insulating plastic, or other insulating materials. The thickness of the insulating layer can range from 0.08 mm to 0.12 mm, thus providing better insulation for the reinforcing member 13 without excessively increasing its thickness. For example, the thickness of the insulating layer can be, but is not limited to, 0.08 mm, 0.09 mm, 0.10 mm, 0.11 mm, 0.12 mm, or other values ​​between 0.08 mm and 0.12 mm.

[0250] For example, the portion of the first base 11 that fills the receiving hole 1301 may have a positioning groove 1107. The opening of the positioning groove 1107 may face away from the first connecting terminal 12. The second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 may be embedded in the first base 11 and exposed in the positioning groove 1107.

[0251] In this embodiment, during the injection molding process of the first base 11, a fixing structure can be designed to abut against the end face of the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 through the injection mold design. This ensures the stability of the first connecting terminal 12 during the injection molding process of the first base 11, preventing it from being driven by the flow of the injection molding material, thereby preventing the first connecting terminal 12 from contacting the reinforcing member 13 or from having an excessively small creepage distance. After the first base 11 is injection molded, a positioning groove 1107 is formed at the end face of the fixing structure abutting against the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12.

[0252] The first connecting terminal 12 is exposed on the end face of the positioning groove 1107 and can be flush with the bottom wall 1107a of the positioning groove 1107, so that the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 can be better wrapped by the first base 11, which is beneficial to improving the connection strength between the first connecting terminal 12 and the first base 11.

[0253] Please refer to Figures 11A, 14 and 15A. Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of the first seat 11 in some embodiments of the partial structure of the connector male seat 1 shown in Figure 10. Figure 15A is a structural schematic diagram of the first seat 11 shown in Figure 14 after being cut open along line HH in some embodiments.

[0254] In some embodiments, the first base 11 may have a first mounting groove 1108, which may be designed in the same shape as the reinforcing member 13.

[0255] In this embodiment, since the first base 11 is formed by injection molding together with the reinforcing member 13, the first connecting terminal 12 and the injection mold, the first mounting groove 1108 can be the same shape as the reinforcing member 13, so that the connection between the first base 11 and the reinforcing member 13 is stable, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the connector male base 1.

[0256] For example, the first mounting groove 1108 may include a first portion 1108a and a second portion 1108b. The first portion 1108a of the first mounting groove 1108 is recessed on the surface of the first side 1104 of the first base 11, and the second portion 1108b of the first mounting groove 1108 may be recessed in the bottom wall of the first portion 1108a of the first mounting groove 1108. The first portion 1108a of the first mounting groove 1108 may engage with the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13, and the second portion 1108b of the first mounting groove 1108 may engage with the second portion 13b of the reinforcing member 13.

[0257] Please refer to Figures 11B and 15B. Figure 15B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first base 11 shown in Figure 14 after being cut open along line II in some embodiments.

[0258] In some embodiments, the second part 1108b of the first mounting groove 1108 can extend inside the first base 11 along the length direction of the first base 11, so that the second part 1108b of the first mounting groove 1108 can have sufficient length to cooperate and connect with the second part 13b of the reinforcing member 13, which is beneficial to improving the connection strength between the first base 11 and the reinforcing member 13.

[0259] Please refer to Figures 12A and 16A. Figure 16A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first base 11 shown in Figure 14 after being cut open along line JJ in some embodiments.

[0260] In some embodiments, the first base 11 may have a second mounting groove 1109, which is recessed into the outer surface of the cantilever 1101 on the second side 1105 of the first base 11. In this embodiment, the second mounting groove 1109 has a U-shaped structure to improve the stability of mounting the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 in the second mounting groove 1109, thereby improving the connection stability between the first connecting terminal 12 and the first base 11.

[0261] For example, the bottom walls of the two opposite grooves of the second mounting groove 1109 are provided with protrusions 1110. The protrusions 1110 are used to fill the slots 1204 of the first connecting terminal 12, thereby making the protrusions 1110 limit the first connecting terminal 12, which helps to improve the connection stability of the first connecting terminal 12 on the first base 11.

[0262] For example, the first base 11 may have a first mounting hole 1111 and a second mounting hole 1112. The first mounting hole 1111 and the second mounting hole 1112 are disposed on opposite sides of the cantilever 1101, and the first mounting hole 1111 and the second mounting hole 1112 are connected to the two ends of the second mounting groove 1109 and are both connected to the second mounting groove 1109.

[0263] In this embodiment, by providing a first mounting hole 1111, the first portion 12a of the first connecting terminal 12 can pass through the first mounting hole 1111 and extend outward toward the outside of the first base 11, thus forming a limiting installation of the first portion 12a of the first connecting terminal 12. By providing a second mounting hole 1112, the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 can extend into the second mounting hole 1112, thus forming a limiting installation of the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12. Therefore, the first mounting hole 1111 and the second mounting hole 1112 can together form a limiting installation of the first connecting terminal 12, improving the connection stability between the first connecting terminal 12 and the first base 11.

[0264] Please refer to Figures 12B and 16B. Figure 16B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first base 11 shown in Figure 14 after being cut open along line kk in some embodiments.

[0265] In some embodiments, the first base 11 may also include a relief rib 1113, which may be located between the second mounting hole 1112 and the first portion 1108a of the first mounting groove 1108.

[0266] In this embodiment, the second end 1202 of the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13 are separated by the avoidance rib 1113 to insulate the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13, prevent short circuit between the first connecting terminal 12 and the reinforcing member 13, and facilitate the performance stability of the connector male socket 1.

[0267] For example, the relief rib 1113 may protrude in the direction of the second mounting hole 1112 so that the relief rib 1113 can be adjacent to the relief groove 1203 of the first connecting terminal 12, thereby improving the fit between the relief rib 1113 and the first connecting terminal 12, thereby improving the limiting effect of the first seat 11 on the first connecting terminal 12, and further improving the structural strength of the connector male seat 1.

[0268] Please refer to Figures 17A to 18. Figure 17A is a structural schematic diagram of the first end fitting 14 in the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 5A in some embodiments; Figure 17B is a structural schematic diagram of the first end fitting 14 shown in Figure 17A from another perspective; Figure 18 is a structural schematic diagram of the first end fitting 14 shown in Figure 17A installed on the first seat body 11 shown in Figure 10 in some embodiments.

[0269] In some embodiments, the first end fitting 14 may be fitted onto the connecting end 1102 of the first base 11.

[0270] In this embodiment, the first base 11 can be injection molded using a first end fitting 14, a first connecting terminal 12, and a reinforcing member 13, thereby improving the connection strength between the first base 11 and the first end fitting 14. In some other embodiments, the first end fitting 14 can be sleeved onto the connecting end 1102 after the first base 11 is injection molded.

[0271] For example, the first end fitting 14 may include a first portion 14a, a second portion 14b, and a third portion 14c. The first portion 14a and the third portion 14c of the first end fitting 14 are connected to opposite ends of the second portion 14b of the first end fitting 14, and the first portion 14a and the third portion 14c of the first end fitting 14 protrude toward the same side of the second portion 14b of the first end fitting 14.

[0272] It should be noted that in Figure 17B, the first part 14a, the second part 14b, and the third part 14c of the first end fitting 14 are divided by dashed lines. It can be understood that the first part 14a, the second part 14b, and the third part 14c of the first end fitting 14 can also be divided in other places.

[0273] In this embodiment, the first part 14a, the second part 14b, and the third part 14c of the first end fitting 14 form a U-shaped structure, which helps to improve the connection strength between the first end fitting 14 and the first base 11.

[0274] The first part 14a, the second part 14b, and the third part 14c of the first end fitting 14 are continuously connected.

[0275] In this embodiment, the first end fitting 14 can be made using a metal drawing process to ensure that all parts of the first end fitting 14 are continuous without any breaks. This can improve the continuity of the connection between the first part 14a, the second part 14b, and the third part 14c of the first end fitting 14, and also improve the straightness of the straight structural area of ​​the first end fitting 14, thereby improving the structural strength and guiding ability of the first end fitting 14.

[0276] The first end fitting 14 may further include a fourth portion 14d, which is connected to one end of the second portion 14b of the first end fitting 14 and is located between the first portion 14a and the third portion 14c of the first end fitting 14. In this embodiment, the second portion 14b and the fourth portion of the first end fitting 14 can form a snap-fit ​​connection with the connecting end 1102 of the first base 11, thereby improving the connection strength between the first end fitting 14 and the first base 11.

[0277] The material of the first end fitting 14 may be, but is not limited to, iron, steel, or alloy steel.

[0278] Please refer to Figures 17B, 19A, and 19B. Figure 19A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 18 after being cut along line LL in some embodiments; Figure 19B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 18 after being cut along line MM in some embodiments.

[0279] In some embodiments, the first portion 14a, the second portion 14b, and the third portion 14c of the first end fitting 14 can all be L-shaped to improve the connection strength between each portion of the first end fitting 14 and the connecting end 1102.

[0280] Specifically, the second part 14b of the first end fitting 14 can fit against the top side of the connecting end 1102 and the side of the connecting end 1102 away from the other connecting end 1102, and the fourth part 14d of the first end fitting 14 is adjacent to the first end fitting 14 to form a U-shaped structure, so that part of the connecting end 1102 is engaged in the notch of the U-shaped structure, thereby improving the connection strength between the first end fitting 14 and the first base 11.

[0281] Specifically, the first part 14a and the third part 14c of the first end fitting 14 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first part 14a and the third part 14c of the first end fitting 14 are attached to the top side of the connecting end 1102 and the two sides of the connecting end 1102 that are opposite to each other, thereby achieving a tight fit between the first end fitting 14 and the connecting end 1102, thereby improving the connection strength between the first end fitting 14 and the first base 11.

[0282] Please refer to Figures 7A and 20. Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the reinforcing member 13 in the connector male socket 1 shown in Figure 5A in some other embodiments. It should be noted that the reinforcing member 13 shown in Figure 20 may include most of the features of the reinforcing member 13 shown in Figure 7A. Features of the reinforcing member 13 shown in Figure 20 that are the same as those of the reinforcing member 13 shown in Figure 7A will not be described again.

[0283] In some embodiments, the receiving holes 1301 may all be located in the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13. In this embodiment, having all the receiving holes 1301 located in the first portion 13a of the reinforcing member 13 helps to reduce the difficulty of setting the receiving holes 1301.

[0284] The shape of the receiving hole 1301 can be, but is not limited to, circular, square, or prismatic. In this embodiment, when the receiving hole 1301 is circular, the width of the portion of the reinforcing member 13 between two adjacent receiving holes 1301 can be increased. Specifically, when the receiving hole 1301 houses the first connecting terminal 12, the first connecting terminal 12 can be positioned on the diameter of the receiving hole 1301 along the length direction of the reinforcing member 13. This increases the distance between other parts of the two adjacent connecting terminals while meeting the minimum spacing requirements for creepage distance, thereby increasing the width of the portion of the reinforcing member 13 between two adjacent receiving holes 1301 and thus improving the structural strength of the reinforcing member 13.

[0285] Please refer to Figures 21A and 22. Figure 21A is a structural schematic diagram of the connector female 2 in the connector 10 shown in Figure 3A in some embodiments; Figure 21B is a structural schematic diagram of the connector female 2 shown in Figure 21A from another perspective; Figure 22 is a structural schematic diagram of the connector female 2 shown in Figure 21A after being cut along line NN in some embodiments.

[0286] In some embodiments, the second connection terminal 22 may be located within the accommodating cavity 2101, and the second connection terminal 22 may be installed between the first portion 21a and the second portion 21b of the second base 21.

[0287] In this embodiment, the first part 21a and the second part 21b of the second seat 21 together form a limiting installation of the second connecting terminal 22, which is beneficial to improving the installation stability of the second connecting terminal 22.

[0288] For example, the plurality of second connection terminals 22 may include two sets of terminals, each set of terminals being spaced apart along the length direction of the second base 21. The two sets of terminals are spaced apart along the width direction of the second base 21 and are located on opposite sides of the second portion 21b of the second base 21, respectively.

[0289] Please refer to Figures 21A and 23. Figure 23 is a partial exploded view of the connector female socket 2 shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments.

[0290] In some embodiments, the connector female socket 2 may also include a second end fitting 23, a central island fitting 24, and a second solder pad 25.

[0291] For example, two second end fittings 23 are installed at both ends of the second base 21 in the length direction, and the second end fittings 23 are installed in the first part 21a of the second base 21 to enhance the structural strength of the second base 21.

[0292] For example, two central island fittings 24 are disposed at both ends of the second base body 21 in the length direction, and the central island fittings 24 are disposed between the first part 21a and the second part 21b of the second base body 21 to enhance the structural strength of the second base body 21.

[0293] For example, multiple second pads 25 are provided corresponding to the second connection terminals 22 for connecting external circuits to the second connection terminals 22.

[0294] Please refer to Figures 24 to 25B. Figure 24 is a structural schematic diagram of the second seat 21 in the connector female 2 shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments; Figure 25A is a structural schematic diagram of the second seat 21 shown in Figure 24 after being cut open along line OO in some embodiments; Figure 25B is a structural schematic diagram of the second seat 21 shown in Figure 24 after being cut open along line PP in some embodiments.

[0295] In some embodiments, the first portion 21a of the second base 21 may have a third mounting groove 2102, which is recessed in the surface of the first portion 21a facing the second portion 21b of the second base 21. The second portion 21b of the second base 21 may have a limiting groove 2103, which is recessed in the surface of the second portion 21b facing the first portion 21a of the second base 21. The third mounting groove 2102 and the limiting groove 2103 may be directly opposite each other. There are multiple third mounting grooves 2102 and limiting grooves 2103, and each third mounting groove 2102 and each limiting groove 2103 is equal to the number of second connecting terminals 22.

[0296] In some embodiments, the second seat 21 may have a third mounting hole 2104, which penetrates the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 2101 along the thickness direction of the second seat 21. The third mounting hole 2104 is located between the third mounting groove 2102 and the limiting groove 2103, and connects the third mounting groove 2102 and the limiting groove 2103 respectively.

[0297] In some embodiments, the second portion 21b of the second base 21 may have a fourth mounting hole 2105, which extends through the second portion 21b of the second base 21 along the thickness direction of the second base 21. Specifically, two fourth mounting holes 2105 are located at opposite ends of the second portion 21b along its length.

[0298] Please refer to Figures 26 to 27B. Figure 26 is a structural schematic diagram of the second connecting terminal 22 in the connector female socket 2 shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments; Figure 27A is a structural schematic diagram of the second connecting terminal 22 shown in Figure 26 installed on the second seat 21 shown in Figure 24 in some embodiments; Figure 27B is a structural schematic diagram of the connector female socket 2 shown in Figure 27A after being cut along line QQ in some embodiments.

[0299] In some embodiments, the second connecting terminal 22 may include a first portion 22a, a second portion 22b, and a third portion 22c connected sequentially. Specifically, the first portion 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 is at least partially embedded within the first portion 21a of the second base 21, the second portion 22b of the second connecting terminal 22 is mounted on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 2101, and the third portion 22c of the second connecting terminal 22 is at least partially received in the limiting groove 2103. More specifically, the first portion 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 is mounted in the third mounting groove 2102, and the second portion 22b of the second connecting terminal 22 is mounted in the third mounting hole 2104.

[0300] In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the third mounting groove 2102 and the bottom wall of the limiting groove 2103 can form a limiting position on the second connecting terminal 22, thereby enabling the first part 21a and the second part 21b of the second base 21 to form a limiting installation on the second connecting terminal 22, which is beneficial to improving the installation stability of the second connecting terminal 22.

[0301] For example, the bottom wall of the limiting groove 2103 can be spaced apart from the third part 22c of the second connecting terminal 22, and the third part 22c of the second connecting terminal 22 is used to move away from or closer to the first part 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 after being subjected to force.

[0302] For example, the first part 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 has a U-shaped structure. Specifically, the opening of the first part 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 faces the bottom wall of the receiving groove. One end of the first part 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 is connected to the second part 22b of the second connecting terminal 22, and the other end of the first part 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 is bent to the bottom side of the first part 21a of the second base body 21, so that the first part 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 can be engaged with the first part 21a of the second base body 21, thereby improving the installation stability of the second connecting terminal 22.

[0303] It should be noted that in Figures 26 and 27B, the first part 22a, the second part 22b, and the third part 22c of the second connecting terminal 22 are divided by dashed lines. It can be understood that in some other embodiments, the division of the first part 22a, the second part 22b, and the third part 22c of the second connecting terminal 22 may be done in other places.

[0304] Please refer to Figures 28A to 29. Figure 28A is a structural schematic diagram of the second end fitting 23 in the connector female 2 shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments; Figure 28B is a structural schematic diagram of the second end fitting 23 shown in Figure 28A from another perspective; Figure 29 is a structural schematic diagram of the second end fitting 23 shown in Figure 28A installed on the second seat 21 shown in Figure 27A in some embodiments.

[0305] In some embodiments, two second end fittings 23 may be installed at both ends along the length of the first portion 21a of the second base 21. In this embodiment, the second end fittings 23 can improve the structural strength of the second base 21, and the second end fittings 23 can also protect both ends of the first portion 21a of the second base 21.

[0306] For example, the second end fitting 23 may include a first part 23a, a second part 23b and a third part 23c. The first part 23a and the third part 23c of the second end fitting 23 are connected to the opposite ends of the second part 23b of the second end fitting 23, and both protrude toward one side of the second part 23b of the second end fitting 23.

[0307] In this embodiment, the first part 23a, the second part 23b, and the third part 23c of the second end fitting 23 together form a U-shaped structure, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the second end fitting 23 installed on the first part 21a of the second base body 21, thereby improving the structural strength of the connector female 2.

[0308] The first part 23a of the second end fitting 23 can be U-shaped to improve the installation stability of the first part 23a of the second end fitting 23 and the first part 21a of the second seat 21.

[0309] The second part 23b of the second end fitting 23 can be U-shaped to improve the installation stability of the second part 23b of the second end fitting 23 and the first part 21a of the second base 21.

[0310] The third part 23c of the second end fitting 23 can be U-shaped to improve the installation stability of the third part 23c of the second end fitting 23 and the first part 21a of the second seat 21.

[0311] The second end fitting 23 can be made using a metal drawing process, which improves the smoothness of the structure of the second end fitting 23, ensures that there are no breaks, and improves the straightness of the straight structure, which is conducive to improving the structural stability and guiding ability of the second end fitting 23.

[0312] It should be noted that in Figure 28A, the first part 23a, the second part 23b, and the third part 23c of the second end fitting 23 are divided by dashed lines. It can be understood that in some other embodiments, the division of the first part 23a, the second part 23b, and the third part 23c of the second end fitting 23 may be done in other places.

[0313] Please refer to Figures 30A and 30B. Figure 30A is a structural schematic diagram of the island fitting 24 in the connector female 2 shown in Figure 21A in some embodiments; Figure 30B is a structural schematic diagram of the island fitting 24 shown in Figure 30A from another perspective.

[0314] In some embodiments, the Nakajima fitting 24 may include a main body 2401, two elastic arms 2402, and a locking part 2403. The two elastic arms 2402 are connected to opposite sides of the main body 2401, and the locking part 2403 is connected to the other side of the main body 2401 and is located between the two elastic arms 2402.

[0315] It should be noted that in Figure 30B, dashed lines are used to schematically divide the main body 2401, the two elastic arms 2402 and the snap-fit ​​part 2403.

[0316] The elastic arm 2402 and the snap-fit ​​part 2403 both protrude toward the same side of the main body 2401.

[0317] Among them, the elastic arm 2402 can be S-shaped so that the elastic arm 2402 can move closer to or further away from the other elastic arm 2402 after being subjected to force.

[0318] The latching portion 2403 may include a first portion 2403a and a second portion 2403b. The first portion 2403a is connected to one side of the main body 2401, and the second portion 2403b is connected to the end of the first portion 2403a away from the main body 2401. The second portion 2403b extends toward the first portion 2403a in a direction pointing toward the main body 2401. The end of the second portion 2403b away from the first portion 2403a is spaced apart from both the main body 2401 and the first portion 2403a.

[0319] It should be noted that in Figure 30A, dashed lines are used to illustrate the division between the first part 2403a and the second part 2403b of the latching portion 2403. It is understood that the division between the first part 2403a and the second part 2403b of the latching portion 2403 can also be achieved in other locations.

[0320] Among them, the Nakajima fitting 24 can be made by drawing metal, so that the Nakajima fitting 24 can be integrally formed, which improves the smoothness of the structure of the Nakajima fitting 24 and the straightness of the straight structure, which is conducive to improving the structural strength and guiding ability of the Nakajima fitting 24.

[0321] Please refer to Figures 31 to 32B. Figure 31 is a structural schematic diagram of the Nakajima fitting 24 shown in Figure 30A installed on the second base 21 shown in Figure 29 in some embodiments; Figure 32A is a structural schematic diagram of the connector female base 2 shown in Figure 31 after being cut along line RR in some embodiments; Figure 32B is a structural schematic diagram of the connector female base 2 shown in Figure 31 after being cut along line SS in some embodiments.

[0322] In some embodiments, the Nakajima fitting 24 can be installed at both ends of the second portion 21b of the second base 21. Specifically, the main body 2401 of the Nakajima fitting 24 can be installed on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 2101, and more specifically, the main body 2401 can be installed between the end of the second portion 21b of the second base 21 along its length and the first portion 21a of the second base 21. The snap-fit ​​portion 2403 of the Nakajima fitting 24 can be installed at the end of the second portion 21b of the second base 21. The two elastic arms 2402 of the Nakajima fitting 24 are positioned close to the first portion 21a of the second base 21.

[0323] The elastic arm 2402 is spaced apart from the first part 21a of the second seat 21 to provide space for the deformation movement of the elastic arm 2402.

[0324] The first part 2403a of the snap-fit ​​part 2403 can wrap around the end of the second part 21b of the second base body 21. The second part 2403b of the snap-fit ​​part 2403 is configured to cooperate with the fourth mounting hole 2105 to improve the connection strength between the snap-fit ​​part 2403 and the second part 21b of the second base body 21, thereby improving the connection strength between the Nakajima hardware 24 and the second base body 21.

[0325] In some embodiments, the second seat 21 can be manufactured using injection molding to achieve better structural strength. Specifically, the second connecting terminal 22, the second seat 21, the second end fitting 23, and the central island fitting 24 can be injection molded together to ensure a good connection between the prepared second seat 21 and the second connecting terminal 22, the second end fitting 23, and the central island fitting 24, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the connector female seat 2.

[0326] Please refer to Figures 3B, 33A and 33B in conjunction with Figure 33A, which is a structural schematic diagram of the connector 10 shown in Figure 3A after being cut open along line TT in some embodiments; and Figure 33B, which is a structural schematic diagram of the connector 10 shown in Figure 3A after being cut open along line UU in some embodiments.

[0327] In some embodiments, the first body 11 of the male connector 1 is inserted into the receiving cavity 2101 of the second body 21 of the female connector 2, and the first connecting terminal 12 and the second connecting terminal 22 are in conductive contact.

[0328] For example, the second part 21b of the second body 21 of the connector female 2 can be inserted into the mating space 1103 of the connector male 1 and abut against the reinforcing member 13.

[0329] In this embodiment, the design of the mating space 1103 of the male connector 1 and the receiving cavity 2101 of the female connector 2 allows the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 to engage with each other during insertion. This improves the connection stability between the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 and also helps reduce the overall thickness of the connector 10 after insertion, facilitating the miniaturization of the connector 10. Furthermore, the design of the reinforcing member 13 enhances the structural strength of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 after insertion, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the connector 10.

[0330] When the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are inserted, the male connector 1 can remain within the height of the female connector 2. In other words, the male connector 1 can be completely housed in the receiving cavity 2101, thus reducing the overall thickness of the connector 10.

[0331] The thickness of the connector female socket 2 can be ≤0.5mm, so that the thickness of the connector 10 can be ≤0.5mm, thereby improving the thinness competitiveness of the connector 10.

[0332] The thickness of the second part 21b of the second body 21 in the connector female socket 2 can be ≤0.44mm, which helps to reduce the overall thickness of the connector male socket 1 and the connector female socket 2 after they are inserted, thus facilitating the thin design of the connector 10.

[0333] For example, the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 can be snapped between the first portion 22a and the third portion 22c of the second connecting terminal 22. Along the direction from the second portion 21b of the second base 21 to the first portion 21a of the second base 21, the minimum distance between the third portion 22c of the second connecting terminal 22 and the first portion 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 can be less than the maximum size of the first connecting terminal 12.

[0334] In this embodiment, by engaging the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 between the first portion 22a and the third portion 22c of the second connecting terminal 22, the connection stability between the first connecting terminal 12 and the second connecting terminal 22 is improved, thereby facilitating stable transmission of electrical signals. By setting the minimum distance between the third portion 22c and the first portion 22a of the second connecting terminal 22 to be less than the maximum size of the first connecting terminal 12, the first connecting terminal 12 can open the third portion 22c of the second connecting terminal 22 during the insertion of the male connector 1 into the female connector 2. After the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 is fully inserted, the first portion 22a and the third portion 22c of the second connecting terminal 22 can remain abutted against the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 through deformation recovery force, thereby achieving engagement of the second portion 12b of the first connecting terminal 12 and improving the connection stability between the first connecting terminal 12 and the second connecting terminal 22.

[0335] In the connector 10, the deformation of the second connecting terminal 22 can be ≥0.1mm, so that the second connecting terminal 22 can have a sufficiently strong deformation recovery force, thereby enabling the second connecting terminal 22 to stably engage with the first connecting terminal 12.

[0336] For example, in the width direction of the first base body 11, the first end fitting 14 of the male connector 1 abuts against the two elastic arms 2402 of the central island fitting 24 of the female connector 2. The first end fitting 14 has a dimension in the width direction of the first base body 11 that is greater than the minimum distance between the two elastic arms 2402.

[0337] In this embodiment, by providing elastic arms 2402, the central island fitting 24 can engage with the first end fitting 14, thereby improving the connection stability between the central island fitting 24 and the first end fitting 14, and further improving the connection stability between the connector male socket 1 and the connector female socket 2. Since the dimension of the first end fitting 14 in the width direction of the first socket body 11 is larger than the minimum distance between the two elastic arms 2402, in the connector 10, the elastic arms 2402 can maintain contact with the first end fitting 14 through deformation restoring force, improving the stability of the central island fitting 24 engaging with the first end fitting 14.

[0338] In the connector 10, the deformation of the elastic arm 2402 can be ≥0.1mm, so that the Nakajima fitting 24 can have a sufficiently strong deformation recovery force, thereby enabling the Nakajima fitting 24 to stably engage with the first end fitting 14.

[0339] For example, in the length direction of the first base 11, the first end fitting 14 abuts against the second end fitting 23.

[0340] In this embodiment, since both the first end fitting 14 and the second end fitting 23 are produced using a drawing metal process, the mating connection between them is improved, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the male connector 1 and the female connector 2. Furthermore, both the first end fitting 14 and the second end fitting 23 can participate in current transmission. Compared to the electrical connection between the first connecting terminal 12 and the second connecting terminal 22, the contact between the second end fitting 23 and the female connector 23 allows for a larger current transmission.

[0341] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and any combination of features in different embodiments is also within the protection scope of this application. That is to say, the multiple embodiments described above can also be arbitrarily combined according to actual needs.

[0342] It should be noted that all the above figures are exemplary illustrations of this application and do not represent the actual size of the product. Furthermore, the dimensional proportions between the components in the figures are not intended to limit the actual product of this application.

[0343] The above are merely some embodiments and implementation methods of this application. The scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A male connector socket (1), characterized in that, It includes a reinforcing member (13), a first base (11), and a plurality of first connecting terminals (12); The reinforcing member (13) is made of metal and is embedded in the first base (11). The reinforcing member (13) has at least one broken hole (1302). The broken hole (1302) has an orthographic projection (1302a) on the reinforcing member (13) along the length direction of the reinforcing member (13). The ratio of the dimension of the orthographic projection (1302a) in the width direction of the reinforcing member (13) to the width of the reinforcing member (13) is greater than or equal to 90%. The first connecting terminal (12) is fixed to the first base (11) and partially embedded in the first base (11).

2. The male connector (1) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the first seat (11) is filled in the broken hole (1302).

3. The male connector (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The reinforcing member has a plurality of receiving holes (1301), at least a portion of the receiving holes (1301) are arranged along the length direction of the reinforcing member (13), and the breaking hole (1302) is located between two adjacent receiving holes (1301) and connects at least two receiving holes (1301).

4. The male connector (1) as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A portion of the first seat body fills the receiving hole (1301).

5. The male connector (1) as described in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The plurality of receiving holes (1301) includes two sets of receiving holes (1301), each set of receiving holes (1301) includes a plurality of receiving holes (1301) arranged in the length direction of the reinforcing member (13), the two sets of receiving holes (1301) are arranged in the width direction of the reinforcing member (13), and the breaking hole (1302) connects at least one of the receiving holes (1301) in one set of receiving holes (1301) with at least one of the receiving holes (1301) in the other set of receiving holes (1301).

6. The male connector (1) as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first seat (11) includes two cantilever arms (1101) and a connecting arm (1106). The connecting arm (1106) is connected between the two cantilever arms (1101). Each cantilever arm (1101) is provided with a set of receiving holes (1301). Part of the cantilever arm (1101) is filled in the corresponding set of receiving holes (1301). The connecting arm (1106) is filled in the break hole (1302).

7. The male connector (1) as described in any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that, The reinforcing member (13) includes a first part (13a) and a second part (13b) connected to each other. The first part (13a) of the reinforcing member (13) is mounted on one side of the first seat (11), and the second part (13b) of the reinforcing member (13) is bent relative to the first part (13a) of the reinforcing member (13) toward the direction of embedding into the first seat (11).

8. The male connector (1) as described in claim 7, characterized in that, A portion of the receiving hole (1301) is located in the first portion (13a) of the reinforcing member (13).

9. The male connector (1) as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Another portion of the receiving hole (1301) is located in the second portion (13b) of the reinforcement (13).

10. The male connector (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The connector male base (1) also includes an insulating layer that covers at least a portion of the surface of the reinforcement (13).

11. The male connector (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The first seat (11) has a first side (1104) and a second side (1105) arranged opposite to each other, and the reinforcing member (13) is embedded in the first side (1104) of the first seat (11); The first connecting terminal (12) is sleeved on the outer surface of the second side (1105) of the first base (11) and partially embedded in the first base (11).

12. The male connector (1) as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The first connecting terminal (12) includes a first part (12a) and a second part (12b) connected to each other, and the first part (12a) of the first connecting terminal (12) extends out of the first base (11); The second part (12b) of the first connecting terminal (12) has a U-shaped structure and is sleeved on the outer surface of the second side (1105) of the first base (11) and partially embedded in the first base (11). The U-shaped structure opening of the second part (12b) of the first connecting terminal (12) faces the reinforcing member (13).

13. The male connector (1) as described in claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The first connecting terminal (12) is not in contact with the reinforcing member (13).

14. The male connector (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that, The first connection terminal (12) includes a first end (1201) and a second end (1202) disposed opposite to each other. The first end (1201) of the first connection terminal (12) extends out of the first base (11) and is used for connecting an external circuit. At least a portion of the second end (1202) of the first connection terminal (12) is embedded in the first base (11).

15. The male connector (1) as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The reinforcing member (13) has a plurality of receiving holes (1301), one of the receiving holes (1301) receiving at least a portion of the second ends 1202 of at least two of the first connecting terminals (12).

16. The connector male socket (1) as described in claim 15, characterized in that, At least two of the first connecting terminals (12), which are partially housed in one of the receiving holes (1301), are arranged along the length of the reinforcing member (13); Along the length of the reinforcing member (13), the second end (1202) of the first connecting terminal (12) is provided with a relief groove (1203) on the side near the inner wall of the receiving hole (1301).

17. The connector male socket (1) as described in claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The portion of the first base (11) that fills the receiving hole (1301) has a positioning groove (1107), the opening of which faces away from the first connecting terminal (12); The second end (1202) of the first connecting terminal (12) is embedded in the first base (11) and exposed in the positioning groove (1107). The end face of the second end (1202) of the first connecting terminal (12) is flush with the bottom wall (1107a) of the positioning groove (1107).

18. The male connector (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that, The first base (11) includes two cantilever arms (1101) and two connecting ends (1102), with the two cantilever arms (1101) arranged opposite to each other; The two connecting ends (1102) are respectively connected to the opposite ends of the cantilever (1101), and the connecting ends (1102) are connected between the two cantilever (1101); The two cantilever arms (1101) and the two connecting ends (1102) are arranged to form a mating space (1103), and the reinforcement (13) covers at least a portion of one side of the mating space (1103).

19. The male connector (1) as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The connector male socket (1) further includes a first end fitting (14), which is sleeved on the connecting end (1102); The first end fitting (14) includes a first part (14a), a second part (14b) and a third part (14c). The first part (14a) and the third part (14c) of the first end fitting (14) are connected to the opposite ends of the second part (14b) of the first end fitting (14). The first part (14a) and the third part (14c) of the first end fitting (14) protrude toward the same side of the second part (14b) of the first end fitting (14). The first part (14a), the second part (14b) and the third part (14c) of the first end fitting (14) are continuously connected at various points.

20. A connector (10), characterized in that, It includes a female connector (2) and a male connector (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the male connector (1) mates with and is electrically connected to the female connector (2).

21. The connector (10) as claimed in claim 20, characterized in that, The connector female (2) includes a second body (21) and a plurality of second connection terminals (22); The second seat (21) includes a first part (21a) and a second part (21b). The first part (21a) of the second seat (21) has a receiving cavity (2101), and the second part (21b) of the second seat (21) protrudes from the bottom wall of the receiving cavity (2101). The second connection terminal (22) is located in the accommodating cavity (2101), and the second connection terminal (22) is installed between the first part (21a) and the second part (21b) of the second base (21); The first seat (11) of the male connector (1) is inserted into the receiving cavity (2101) of the second seat (21) of the female connector (2), and the first connecting terminal (12) and the second connecting terminal (22) are in one-to-one conductive contact.

22. The connector (10) as claimed in claim 21, characterized in that, A limiting groove (2103) is provided on the surface of the second part (21b) of the second seat (21) facing the first part of the second seat (21); The second connecting terminal (22) includes a first part (22a), a second part (22b), and a third part (22c) connected in sequence. The first part (22a) of the second connecting terminal (22) is at least partially embedded in the first part (21a) of the second base (21). The second part (22b) of the second connecting terminal (22) is installed on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity (2101). The third part (22c) of the second connecting terminal (22) is at least partially received in the limiting groove (2103). The third part (22c) of the second connecting terminal (22) is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the limiting groove (2103). The third part (22c) of the second connecting terminal (22) is used to move away from or closer to the first part (22a) of the second connecting terminal (22) after being subjected to force. The first connecting terminal (12) includes a first part (12a) and a second part (12b) connected to each other. The first part (12a) of the first connecting terminal (12) extends out of the first base (11). The second part (12b) of the first connecting terminal (12) has a U-shaped structure and is sleeved on the outer surface of the first base (11). The second part (12b) of the first connecting terminal (12) is snapped between the first part (22a) of the second connecting terminal (22) and the third part (22c) of the second connecting terminal (22). Along the direction from the second portion (21b) of the second base (21) to the first portion (21a) of the second base (21), the minimum distance between the third portion (22c) of the second connecting terminal (22) and the first portion (22a) of the second connecting terminal (22) is less than the maximum size of the first connecting terminal (12).

23. The connector (10) as claimed in claim 21 or 22, characterized in that, The connector female (2) also includes a Nakajima fitting (24), which is installed at both ends of the second part (21b) of the second body (21), and the Nakajima fitting (24) includes two elastic arms (2402); The first part (21a) of the second seat (21) points in the direction of the second part (21b) of the second seat (21), and the two elastic arms (2402) are arranged opposite to each other, and the two elastic arms (2402) are used to engage the first seat (11).

24. An electronic device (100), characterized in that, It includes a first circuit board (40), a second circuit board (50), and a connector (10) as described in any one of claims 20 to 23; The male connector (1) is electrically connected to the first circuit board (40), and the female connector (2) is electrically connected to the second circuit board (50).

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