Connector system configured to be coupled or separated on basis of magnetic force

Abstract

According to one embodiment disclosed herein, provided is a connector system configured to be coupled or separated on basis of magnetic force, the connector system comprising a first connector and a second connector which are configured so that end portions thereof are coupled to or separated from each other. The first connector comprises: a first magnet part in which at least one first polarity magnet and at least one second polarity magnet are alternately arranged at a portion of an end thereof, and which is configured to be rotatable; and a manipulation part configured to be at least partially exposed to the outside of the first connector and configured to rotate the first magnet part. The second connector comprises a second magnet part in which at least one first polarity magnet and at least one second polarity magnet are alternately disposed at a portion of an end thereof.

Description

A connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a connector system, and more particularly, to a connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

[0002] Generally, as a communication network for users of mobile communication devices to communicate with each other, wired and wireless communication such as wireless communication between base stations and repeaters and wired communication within the communication devices are utilized, and in the case of wired communication, RF (Radio Frequency) cables are widely used to connect each communication device.

[0003] In addition, various communication cables other than electric cables are installed in apartments and buildings, such as telephone lines, high-speed internet dedicated lines, and CATV / MATV cables.

[0004] In addition, with the recent development of home automation technology, the number of cases in which various home appliances are controlled and communicated through various communication cables is increasing. Therefore, a structure that can easily perform future inspections or replacements while reducing costs is required as the number of communication cables increases.

[0005] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a connector system that can be mutually coupled or separated by magnetic attraction and repulsion by providing a magnet in the connector.

[0006] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a connector system in which a magnet provided in a connector is configured to be rotatable, thereby enabling easy separation by rotation of the magnet.

[0007] The problems to be solved through various embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the problems mentioned, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0008] A connector system configured to couple or separate based on a magnetic force according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a first connector and a second connector configured to couple or separate ends of each other, wherein the first connector comprises a first magnet portion having at least one first polarity magnet and at least one second polarity magnet alternately arranged at a portion of a terminal end and configured to be rotatable; an operating portion configured to be at least partially exposed to the outside of the first connector and configured to rotate the first magnet portion; and the second connector comprises a second connector having a second magnet portion having at least one first polarity magnet and at least one second polarity magnet alternately arranged at a portion of a terminal end.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the first connector may further include a wire having one end connected to a first position on the outer surface of the first magnet portion and the other end connected to the operating portion.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the first magnet portion may be configured to rotate around an axis in the longitudinal direction of the first connector at the center of the exposed cross-section.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the operating portion may be configured to move parallel to the axial direction, and the first magnet portion may be configured to rotate based on the parallel movement of the operating portion.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the operating portion may be configured to rotate about the axis, and the first magnet portion may be configured to rotate based on the rotation of the operating portion.

[0013] According to one embodiment, at least one first protrusion or at least one first groove may be formed on at least a portion of the exposed cross-section of the first magnet portion, and at least one second groove that engages with the at least one first protrusion or at least one second protrusion that engages with the at least one first groove may be formed on at least a portion of the exposed cross-section of the second magnet portion.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the first polarity magnet may be formed to have a convex curve on the exposed cross-section of the first magnet portion or the exposed cross-section of the second magnet portion, thereby forming the first protrusion portion or the second protrusion portion, and the second polarity magnet may be formed to have a concave curve on the exposed cross-section of the first magnet portion or the exposed cross-section of the second magnet portion, thereby forming the first groove portion or the second groove portion.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the at least one first polarity magnet and the at least one second polarity magnet configured in the first magnet portion may be arranged adjacent to and alternately with each other in the circumferential direction, and the at least one first polarity magnet and the at least one second polarity magnet configured in the second magnet portion may be arranged adjacent to and alternately with each other in the circumferential direction.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing a connector configured to couple or separate based on magnetic attraction and repulsion, the connector can be easily detached through simple operation while maintaining the coupling stability of the connector, and the cost for replacement can be reduced.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, by configuring one magnet part to rotate in a magnetically coupled connector system, there is an effect that the connectors can be detached with a smaller force that does not require frictional force due to coupling between the connectors.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connector system comprising a pair of connectors having magnets according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of a connector pair coupled in a connector system having a magnet according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of a connector system in which a pair of connectors is coupled according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, with the magnet removed.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an operating unit for controlling rotation of a first magnet portion based on parallel movement in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an operating unit for controlling rotation of a first magnet portion based on rotational movement in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of a first magnet portion and a wire connected to the first magnet portion in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 7 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a first magnet part and a wire connected to the first magnet part included in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a first magnet part and a wire connected to the first magnet part included in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional side view of a connector pair coupled in a connector system having a magnet according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027]

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings. When adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are given the same numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In addition, when describing embodiments of the present disclosure, if a detailed description of a related known configuration or function is determined to hinder understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, although embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below, the technical idea of ​​the present disclosure is not limited thereto and may be modified and implemented in various ways by those skilled in the art.

[0029] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes both "directly connected" and "indirectly connected" with other elements intervening. Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather includes other components, unless otherwise stated.

[0030] The present disclosure describes a connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force. More specifically, a connector system comprising magnets that couple using magnetic attraction and separate using magnetic repulsion can be described.

[0031] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a connector system may mean a connector pair comprising a first connector and a second connector that are coupled to each other.

[0032] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the connector system may be applied to various connector systems having a structure rotatable about a center in a coupled state, such as a Radio Frequency (RF) connector system, a SubMiniature version A (SMA) connector system, a SubMiniature version B (SMB) connector system, a SubMiniature version C (SMC) connector system, a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connector system, a Micro Coaxial (MCX) connector system, a Micro-Miniature Coaxial (MMCX) connector system, a Quick-lock Mechanism Adapter (QMA) connector system, a FAchKReis Automobil (Fakra) connector system, an Ultra-Miniature Coaxial Connector (U.FL) connector system, an I-PEX (IPEX) connector system, and a Radio Corporation of America (RCA) connector system.

[0033] First, with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, a connector system having a magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can be described.

[0034] To this end, Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a connector system comprising a pair of connectors having magnets according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of a connector system having a magnet according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure in a state where the connector pairs are coupled. Fig. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of a connector system having a pair of connectors coupled according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure in a state where the magnets are removed.

[0035] According to one embodiment, FIG. 2 may illustrate a perspective view of an RF connector having a magnet according to the first embodiment in a coupled state, viewed in the direction A (A1 and A2). In addition, FIG. 3 may illustrate a cross-sectional view taken along line A (A1 and A2) of an RF connector having a magnet according to the first embodiment in a coupled state.

[0036] More specifically, FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of a connector system in a coupled state of a connector pair having a magnet according to the first embodiment.

[0037] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, a connector system having a magnet according to the first embodiment may be configured to include a first connector (100) and a second connector (200). Here, the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) refer to connectors that mediate the connection of signal cables such as communication signals, audio signals, video signals, and power signals, or the connection of signal cables and adapters.

[0038] Here, the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) may be configured as connectors of a female / male coupling type, but are not limited thereto, and may also be applied to connectors of various coupling types, such as connectors of a contact coupling type.

[0039] First, the first connector (100) may be configured to include a first magnet portion (110) formed with a specific structure at a portion of the terminal, a first insulating portion (120) formed to penetrate the first magnet portion (110), and a first housing (130) configured to surround the outside of the first connector (100).

[0040] According to one embodiment, the structure of the first magnet portion (110) may be configured in a cylindrical shape (or donut shape, etc.) with a hollow center in the cross-section. Here, the first magnet portion (110) may be described as being configured to surround the end of the first insulating portion (120).

[0041] To explain in more detail, the first magnet portion (110) may be configured to be inserted into a hole portion formed between the first insulating portion (120) and the first housing (130) of the first connector (100). Here, the first magnet portion (110) may be configured such that one surface including the first magnet hole at the end of the first connector (100) is exposed to the outside.

[0042] According to one embodiment, the first magnet portion (110) may have two polarities arranged alternately based on an exposed surface (hereinafter, exposed cross-section or exposed surface).

[0043] Referring to FIG. 1 for more detailed explanation, the first magnet section (110) can be configured such that a first polarity magnet (111) having a first polarity and a second polarity magnet (113) having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity are arranged sideways (e.g., adjacent in the circumferential direction) based on the exposed cross-section.

[0044] To explain in more detail, the first magnet portion (110) may be provided laterally adjacent to each other so that the facing surface (e.g., exposed end surface) of the first polarity magnet (111) and the facing surface (e.g., exposed end surface) of the second polarity magnet (113) are parallel to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first connector (100) (hereinafter, a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction). At this time, the facing surface of the first polarity magnet (111) and the facing surface of the second polarity magnet (113) may be arranged on the same plane.

[0045] The first insulating portion (120) may be formed to extend into the interior of the first connector (100), for example, by filling the central empty space (hereinafter, the first magnet hole) of the first magnet portion (110) so as to penetrate the first magnet portion (110).

[0046] The first insulation portion (120) may be configured to include a first signal conductor (not shown) that penetrates the cross-section of the terminal in the longitudinal direction of the first connector (100) and is connected to a cable connected to the first connector (100).

[0047] Here, the first insulating portion (120) and the first housing (130) are described as being formed separately, but may also be formed as one. If the first insulating portion (120) and the first housing (130) are formed as one, they may be formed of the same material or may be formed by combining different materials. If the first insulating portion (120) and the first housing (130) are formed as one, the first insulating portion (120) may be formed as a part of the first housing (130).

[0048] The second connector (200) may be configured to include a second magnet portion (210) formed with a specific structure at a portion of the terminal, a second insulating portion (220) formed to penetrate the second magnet portion (210), and a second housing (230) configured to surround the outside of the second connector (200).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the structure of the second magnet portion (210) may be configured in a cylindrical shape (or donut shape, etc.) with a hollow center in the cross-section. According to one embodiment, the structure of the second magnet portion (210) may be formed to be identical or similar to the structure of the first magnet portion (110). Similarly, the second magnet portion (210) may be configured to wrap around the end of the second insulating portion (220).

[0050] To explain in more detail, the second magnet portion (210) may be configured to be inserted into a hole portion formed between the second insulating portion (220) and the second housing (230) of the second connector (200). Here, the second magnet portion (210) may be configured such that one surface including the second magnet hole at the end of the second connector (200) is exposed to the outside.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the second magnet portion (210) may have two polarities alternately arranged based on the exposed cross-section.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 1 for more detailed explanation, the second magnet section (210) can be configured such that a first polarity magnet (211) having a first polarity and a second polarity magnet (213) having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity are arranged sideways (e.g., adjacent in the circumferential direction) based on the exposed cross-section.

[0053] To explain in more detail, the second magnet portion (210) may be provided laterally adjacent so that the facing surface of the first polarity magnet (211) and the facing surface of the second polarity magnet (213) are parallel to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second connector (200) (hereinafter, a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction). At this time, the facing surface of the first polarity magnet (211) and the facing surface of the second polarity magnet (213) may be arranged on the same plane.

[0054] The second insulating portion (220) may be formed to extend into the interior of the second connector (200), for example, by filling the central empty space (hereinafter, second magnet hole) of the second magnet portion (210) so as to penetrate the second magnet portion (210).

[0055] The second insulation portion (220) may be configured to include a second signal conductor (not shown) that penetrates the cross-section of the terminal in the longitudinal direction of the second connector (200) and is connected to a cable connected to the second connector (200).

[0056] Here, the second insulating portion (220) and the second housing (230) are described as being formed separately, but may also be formed as one. If the second insulating portion (220) and the second housing (230) are formed as one, they may be formed of the same material or may be formed by combining different materials. If the second insulating portion (220) and the second housing (230) are formed as one, the second insulating portion (220) may be formed as a part of the second housing (230).

[0057] As described above, when the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are coupled, the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) face each other, and the coupled state of the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) can be maintained based on the magnetic force (e.g., attractive force) generated between the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210).

[0058] To explain in more detail, when the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) face each other, and the magnets (111, 113) of the first magnet part (110) and the magnets (211, 213) of the second magnet part (210) face each other with different polarities, an attractive force is generated between the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210), so that the coupled state of the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) can be maintained.

[0059] For example, the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) may be configured so that the polarities of the parts facing each other in their respective exposed cross-sections are opposite to each other, such as the N pole and the S pole, or the S pole and the N pole.

[0060] Here, the first polarity and the second polarity are meant to express opposite polarities, such that if the polarity of the first pole is the N pole, the polarity of the second pole is the S pole, and if the polarity of the first pole is the S pole, the polarity of the second pole will be the N pole.

[0061] When the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) are combined, the first signal conductor of the first connector (100) and the second signal conductor of the second connector (200) can be electrically connected by being combined (or in contact).

[0062] In a state where the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are coupled, an external force may be generated to rotate the first magnet portion (110) or the second magnet portion (210) about an axis that passes through the center point of the first insulating portion (120) (or the first magnet portion (110)) or the second insulating portion (220) (the second magnet portion (210)) in the longitudinal direction. In addition, due to this external force, the portions facing each other may fluctuate due to the magnetic coupling of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210).

[0063] To explain in more detail, the facing areas of the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) can be changed to face each other with the same polarity by an external force that rotates at least one connector of the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210).

[0064] Based on this, a repulsive force is generated between the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210), pushing them in opposite directions, and the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) can be easily separated.

[0065] When the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) are separated, the connection (or contact) between the first signal conductor of the first connector (100) and the second signal conductor of the second connector (200) is separated, thereby causing an electrical disconnection.

[0066] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a wing portion (170) may be formed at the end of the first connector (100) (or the second connector (200)) to guide the coupling of the first connector (100) and the second connector (200).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the wing portion (170) may be formed to extend along the outer circumference (or outer surface) in the end direction of the first connector (100). At this time, when the second connector (200) is coupled with the first connector (100), it is inserted into the wing portion (170) of the first connector (100), and the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (220) can be stably coupled without separation in the space formed by the wing portion (170).

[0068] In addition, in order to facilitate separation of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210), the first magnet portion (110) of the first connector (100) or the second magnet portion (210) of the second connector (200) may be configured to be rotatable. Hereinafter, the first magnet portion (110) of the first connector (100) is described as being rotatable through various embodiments, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second magnet portion (210) of the second connector (200) may also be configured to be rotatable.

[0069] Based on this, the first magnet portion (110) of the first connector (100) may be configured to rotate in the circumferential direction about an axis (hereinafter, rotation axis) in the longitudinal direction of the first connector (100) at the center of the exposed cross-section (or the center of the exposed cross-section of the first insulating portion (120). To this end, according to one embodiment, at least one bearing or bushing or other component for the rotation of the first magnet portion (110) may be provided on the outer or inner circumferential surface (or inner side surface) of the first magnet portion (110).

[0070] The first connector (100) may further include at least one operating unit (140) for controlling the rotation of the first magnet unit (110).

[0071] To this end, FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an operating unit for controlling the rotation of a first magnet portion based on parallel movement in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an operating unit for controlling the rotation of a first magnet portion based on rotational movement in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0072] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the operating unit (140) can be configured to be pulled (or pushed) in the opposite direction of the end of the first connector (100) or rotated around a rotation axis based on the user's operation.

[0073] Here, the operating unit (140) can be connected to the first magnet unit (110) via a wire (150). According to one embodiment, one end of the wire (150) can be fixed (or connected) to a specific position of the first magnet unit (110), and the other end can be connected to the operating unit (140).

[0074] The configuration of the wire (150) connected to the first magnet section (110) can be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, and 8.

[0075] First, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of a first magnet portion and a wire connected to the first magnet portion in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a first connector from a direction looking at an exposed cross-section of the first magnet portion.

[0076] Referring to Fig. 6, one end of the wire (150) may be fixed to a specific position on the outer surface of the first magnet portion (110) and may be arranged along the outer surface. In addition, the wire (150) may pass through the interior of the first connector (100) through a first hole (601) formed at a specific position on the inner surface of the first housing (130) facing the outer surface of the first magnet portion (110), and the other end may be connected to the operating unit (140).

[0077] To this end, a conduit (160) that is connected to the first hole (601) and penetrates the first connector (100) may be formed inside the first connector (100). Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the wire (150) is illustrated as being connected to the operating unit (140) through the conduit (160) formed inside the first connector (100) with minimal exposure to the outside.

[0078] However, the wire (150) may be configured to be connected to the operating unit (140) with at least a portion thereof exposed to the outside of the first connector (100).

[0079] According to various embodiments, the wire (150) can be configured to have high strength and low elongation.

[0080] To be more specific, the wire (150) may be composed of at least one material such as stainless steel, high carbon steel, tungsten, Kevlar, carbon fiber, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), polymer (e.g., nylon), liquid crystal polymer, etc.

[0081] The wire (150) is arranged along the outer surface of the first magnet portion (110) and can be inserted into the conduit (160) through the first hole (601) as described above. In this regard, the wire (150) arranged on the outer surface of the first magnet portion (110) configured to rotate can be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0082] To this end, FIG. 7 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a first magnet part and a wire connected to the first magnet part included in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a first magnet part and a wire connected to the first magnet part included in a connector system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0083] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 7, a wire (150) is fixed to a specific location (701) on the outer surface of the first magnet portion (110), and a guide groove (703) in which the wire (150) can be placed can be formed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the first magnet portion (110).

[0084] The guide groove (703) can be formed in the direction of the first hole (601) formed in the first connector (100). Accordingly, the wire (150) can be inserted into the guide groove (703) to minimize the gap between the outer surface of the first magnet portion (110) and the inner surface of the first housing (130) in which the first hole (601) is arranged.

[0085] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 8, a protection member (800) may be configured to surround the outer surface of the first magnet member (110).

[0086] For example, the protection unit (800) may be formed as a structure such as a bearing or a bushing to facilitate the rotation of the first magnet unit (110). In addition, the protection unit (800) may be formed as a shielding structure to partially control the bonding force between the first magnet unit (110) and the second magnet unit (210).

[0087] Here, the material of the shielding structure is not particularly limited as long as it is one commonly used for magnetic shielding in the relevant industry, and for example, a magnetic material with a high permeability, specifically a magnetic material with a high permeability and capable of shielding or reflecting the magnetic force lines of a magnet, can be used.

[0088] Specifically, the material of the shielding structure may be composed of a steel sheet such as a carbon steel sheet (e.g., S45C, etc.), a stainless steel sheet (e.g., SUS430, SUS304, etc.), a free-cutting steel sheet (e.g., SUM21, SUM22, etc.), a cold rolled carbon steel sheet (SPCC), a hot rolled carbon steel sheet, or a silicon steel sheet.

[0089] In addition, when the shielding structure is composed of a steel plate, a plated steel plate obtained by electrolytic plating or electroless plating with a (semi-)metal or alloy such as nickel, zinc, or copper can also be used as a magnetic shielding member. Examples of such plated steel sheets include cold-rolled galvanized steel sheets, hot-rolled galvanized steel sheets, electrolytic galvanized iron (EGI), zinc aluminum alloy coated steel sheets, hot-dip galvanized steel sheets, electrolytic nickel-plated steel sheets, electroless nickel-plated steel sheets, copper-plated steel sheets, etc. The plating layer of the above-mentioned plated steel sheets may be formed as a single layer or multiple layers.

[0090] Additionally, the shielding structure may be surface-treated. Examples of surface treatments include, but are not limited to, chemical treatments such as chromate treatment, phosphate coating (e.g., triphosphate coating), phosphochromate treatment, and roughening treatment. Such surface-treated shielding portions have increased adhesion to the heat-sealed adhesive layer due to increased surface energy.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the shielding structure is one selected from the group consisting of nickel-plated steel sheet, electrolytic nickel-plated steel sheet, and electroless nickel-plated steel sheet, wherein the surface of the steel sheet may be chromate-treated. In this case, not only the adhesive strength with the heat-sealing adhesive layer may be increased, but also the corrosion resistance may be increased.

[0092] Additionally, the thickness of the shielding structure is not particularly limited.

[0093] As described above, the shielding structure may be configured not only in the first magnet section (110), but also in the second magnet section (210).

[0094] When the protection unit (800) is configured as a shielding structure, the protection unit (800) may be configured on at least one surface among the outer surface, the exposed end surface, and the other surface of the exposed end surface of the first magnet unit (110) and / or the second magnet unit (210). In addition, the shielding structure may be formed on the outer periphery of the first connector (100) and / or the second connector (200).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the shielding structure may be formed on at least a portion of the first housing (130) of the first connector (100) or the second housing (230) of the second connector (200).

[0096] As described above, by appropriately arranging the shielding structure on the surface of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210), the magnetic field around the magnet can be blocked, and in some cases, the magnitude of the magnetic force can be further maximized.

[0097] Specifically, when a shielding structure is provided on the exposed cross-section of the first magnet portion (110) and at least one other surface other than the other surface of the exposed cross-section, for example, on the outer surface of the first magnet portion (110), the magnetic force formed on the exposed cross-section of the first magnet portion (110) can be greater than when the shielding structure is not provided.

[0098] At this time, when the number and structure of the magnets mounted on the first magnet section (110) and the second magnet section (210) are the same, when the attractive force generated between the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) is experimentally measured when a shielding structure is provided around the outer perimeter of each connector and when it is not provided, it can be confirmed that the magnetic force generated between the facing magnets is greater when the shielding structure is provided around the outer perimeter of the connector system than when it is not provided.

[0099] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a designer of a connector system can implement a connector system having a suitable bonding force according to the purpose by adjusting the degree to which a shielding structure that closely covers a magnet covers the exposed area of ​​the magnet according to the type or purpose of the communication equipment to which the connector system is to be mounted.

[0100] That is, a connector system that implements a predetermined range of coupling force can be produced based on the magnetism between the first connector and the second connector, which is determined by the extent to which the shielding structure formed in close contact with the magnet at the attachment / detachment portion between the connector systems covers the exposed area of ​​the magnet.

[0101] As described above, when a protection part (800) is formed on the outer surface of the first magnet part (110), a guide groove (803) can be formed on the outer surface of the protection part (800).

[0102] The guide groove (803) formed in the protection portion (800) may be configured to be identical or similar to the guide groove (703) formed on the outer surface of the first magnet portion (110) described through FIG. 7. Therefore, a description thereof is omitted.

[0103] Again, returning to FIGS. 4 and 5, when the user manipulates the operating unit (140) to pull the wire (150) toward the operating unit (140), the first magnet unit (110) can rotate around the rotation axis by the movement of the wire (150).

[0104] First, referring to FIG. 4, the operating unit (140) is configured on the first connector (100) and can be configured to slide (or move in parallel) in the longitudinal direction of the first connector (100).

[0105] To explain in more detail, the operating unit (140) may be configured in a ring shape to surround a portion of the outer surface of the housing (130) in the first connector (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the operating unit (140) may be configured on the outer surface of the housing (130) in the form of a button or lever, etc.

[0106] The operating unit (140) may be configured to slide (or move in parallel) in the cable direction from the first connector (100). For example, the operating unit (140) may be configured to reciprocate between a first position (140-1) in the end direction from the first connector (100) and a second position (140-2) in the cable direction within a preset length.

[0107] The side or inner surface of the operating unit (140) may be connected to the other end of a wire (150) connected to the first magnet unit (110). More specifically, the wire (150) may be configured to be exposed to the outside of the first connector (100) from the periphery of the operating unit (140) through a conduit (160) formed inside the first connector (100).

[0108] To explain in more detail, a second hole (401) connected to a conduit may be formed on the outer surface of the first connector (100) facing the inner surface of the operating unit (140) when the operating unit (140) is at the first position (140-1) in the first connector (100). The wire (150) may be exposed to the outside of the first connector (100) through the second hole (401) and connected to the operating unit (140).

[0109] Here, the second hole (401) is described as being formed on the outer surface of the first connector (100) facing the inner surface of the operating portion (140), but is not limited thereto and may be formed on the surface of the first connector (100) that is not covered by the operating portion (140).

[0110] At this time, the wire (150) may be connected to the operating unit (140) while being exposed to the outside of the first connector (100). More specifically, the wire (150) may be connected to the operating unit (140) while being exposed to the outside of the first connector (100) and at least a portion of the wire (150) is protected by a guide (e.g., a cover, a tube, etc.).

[0111] When the operating part (140) is moved from the first position (140-1) to the second position (140-2) by the user's force, the wire (150) is pulled in the cable direction, and the first magnet part (110) can rotate in the direction of the first hole (601) according to the movement of the wire (150).

[0112] Thereafter, when the user's force applied to the operating part (140) at the second position (140-2) is removed, the first magnet part (110) can return to the position before being rotated due to elasticity. For this purpose, at least one elastic body (not shown) can be placed between the first magnet part (110) and the first connector (100).

[0113] To be more specific, the elastic body (not shown) may be configured so that the first magnet part (110) can be rotated or restored between the first magnet part (110) and the insulating part (120).

[0114] The elastic body (not shown) may be configured to include various structures having elasticity to implement rotation and restoration of the first magnet portion (110), such as a damper, spring, bellows, or bushing.

[0115] To be more specific, the elastic body can be composed of at least one material having elasticity, such as rubber, metal, wire, polymer, etc.

[0116] As described above, as the position of the first magnet portion (110) is restored, the wire (150) moves, and as the wire (150) moves, the operating portion (140) can be restored to the first position (140-1).

[0117] However, without limitation thereto, at least one elastic body may be configured between the operating unit (140) and the first connector (100). According to one embodiment, the elastic body configured between the operating unit (140) and the first connector (100) may be configured to include various structures having elasticity to implement rotation and restoration of the first magnet unit (110), such as a damper, a spring, a bellows, or a bushing.

[0118] To be more specific, the elastic body can be composed of at least one material having elasticity, such as rubber, metal, wire, polymer, etc.

[0119] At this time, the elastic body configured between the operating unit (140) and the first connector (100) may be configured to have the same or similar structure as the elastic body configured between the first magnet unit (110) and the first connector (100).

[0120] As described above, the operating unit (140) configured to operate the rotation of the first magnet unit (110) based on sliding movement has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the operating unit (140) may be configured to rotate the first magnet unit (110) based on rotation.

[0121] Referring to FIG. 5, the operating unit (140) can be configured to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise with respect to the rotation axis.

[0122] To explain in more detail, the operating unit (140) may be configured in a ring shape to surround a portion of the outer surface of the housing (130) in the first connector (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the operating unit (140) may be configured on the outer surface of the housing (130) in the form of a button or lever, etc.

[0123] The operating unit (140) may be configured to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around a rotation axis in the first connector (100). For example, the operating unit (140) may be configured to reciprocate between a third position (not shown) and a fourth position (not shown) within a preset length (or angle) in the first connector (100).

[0124] The side or inner surface of the operating unit (140) may be connected to the other end of a wire (150) connected to the first magnet unit (110). More specifically, the wire (150) may be configured to be exposed to the outside of the first connector (100) from the periphery of the operating unit (140) through a conduit (160) formed inside the first connector (100).

[0125] To explain in more detail, a third hole (501) connected to a conduit may be formed on the outer surface of the first connector (100) facing the inner surface of the operating unit (140) when the operating unit (140) is in the third position in the first connector (100). The wire (150) may be exposed to the outside of the first connector (100) through the third hole (501) and connected to the operating unit (140). At this time, the third hole (501) may be formed in the same or similar position as the second hole (401).

[0126] Here, the third hole (501) is described as being formed on the outer surface of the first connector (100) facing the inner surface of the operating portion (140), but is not limited thereto and may be formed on the surface of the first connector (100) that is not covered by the operating portion (140).

[0127] At this time, the wire (150) may be connected to the operating unit (140) while being exposed to the outside of the first connector (100). More specifically, the wire (150) may be connected to the operating unit (140) while being exposed to the outside of the first connector (100) and at least a portion of the wire (150) is protected by a guide (e.g., a cover, a tube, etc.).

[0128] When the operating unit (140) is moved (e.g., rotated) to the fourth position by the user's force while in the third position before operation, the wire (150) outside the third hole (501) is pulled in the same direction as the rotation of the operating unit (140), and the wire (150) inside the conduit (160) of the first connector (100) can be pulled in the cable direction. Based on this, the first magnet unit (110) can rotate in the direction of the first hole (601) according to the movement of the wire (150).

[0129] Thereafter, when the user's force applied to the operating part (140) at the fourth position is removed, the first magnet part (110) can return to the position before being rotated due to elasticity. For this purpose, at least one elastic body (not shown) can be placed between the first magnet part (110) and the first connector (100).

[0130] To be more specific, the elastic body (not shown) may be configured so that the first magnet part (110) can be rotated or restored between the first magnet part (110) and the insulating part (120).

[0131] The elastic body (not shown) may be configured to include various structures having elasticity to implement rotation and restoration of the first magnet portion (110), such as a damper, spring, bellows, or bushing.

[0132] To be more specific, the elastic body can be composed of at least one material having elasticity, such as rubber, metal, wire, polymer, etc.

[0133] As described above, as the position of the first magnet portion (110) is restored, the wire (150) moves, and as the wire (150) moves, the operating portion (140) can be restored to the third position.

[0134] However, without limitation thereto, at least one elastic body may be configured between the operating unit (140) and the first connector (100). According to one embodiment, the elastic body configured between the operating unit (140) and the first connector (100) may be configured to include various structures having elasticity to implement rotation and restoration of the first magnet unit (110), such as a damper, a spring, a bellows, or a bushing.

[0135] To be more specific, the elastic body can be composed of at least one material having elasticity, such as rubber, metal, wire, polymer, etc.

[0136] At this time, the elastic body configured between the operating unit (140) and the first connector (100) may be configured to have the same or similar structure as the elastic body configured between the first magnet unit (110) and the first connector (100).

[0137] As described above, when the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are coupled, the operating unit (140) is operated to rotate the first magnet part (110), and the rotation of the first magnet part (110) generates a repulsive force between the second magnet part (210), thereby setting the minimum rotation angle of the first magnet part (110).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the minimum rotation angle of the first magnet part (110) that rotates based on the operation of the operating part (140) can be configured to exceed half (1 / 2) of the central angle of one magnet.

[0139] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, when the central angle of one magnet constituting each of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210) is 180 degrees, the minimum rotation angle of the first magnet portion (110) can be configured to exceed 90 degrees.

[0140] Likewise, as illustrated in FIG. 7, when the central angle of one magnet constituting each of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210) is 45 degrees, the minimum rotation angle of the first magnet portion (110) can be configured to exceed 22.5 degrees.

[0141] As described above, the connector system is structured so that the end of the first connector (100) and the second connector can be coupled and detached from each other based on the magnetic force (e.g., attractive force) generated between the polarity of the first magnet portion (110) and the polarity of the second magnet portion (210).

[0142] More specifically, with regard to the combination of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210), the second magnet portion (210) can be combined with the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) in a structure in which the second magnet portion (210) is inserted into the center hole portion formed by the wing portion (170) of the first connector (100).

[0143] At this time, the donut-shaped first polarity magnet (111, 211) and the second polarity magnet (113, 213) come into contact with each other by forming an attractive force in the central hole area formed between the first connector (100) and the second connector (200), and thus the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) can be structurally firmly coupled to each other.

[0144] However, without being limited to this, when the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are coupled, the exposed cross-sections of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210) facing each other may be configured to be spaced apart by a specified length or less.

[0145] For example, the exposed cross-section of the first magnet section (110) and the exposed cross-section of the second magnet section (210) can be configured to be spaced apart by a specified length within a length of 0.1 mm or less.

[0146] According to this embodiment, the sizes of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210) are not particularly limited, but the direction and spatial arrangement of magnetization can be designed to maximize the magnetic force.

[0147] The material of the first magnet section (110) and the second magnet section (210) may be provided as at least one of a ferrite-based, alnico-based, rare earth-based, and bond-based magnet, and is not limited thereto, and any other commonly used magnet material may be employed.

[0148] According to various embodiments, the arrangement of the magnets of the first magnet section (110) and the second magnet section (210) can be configured in various ways to control the strength of the magnetic force.

[0149] According to the above, as illustrated in FIG. 1, each of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210) may be configured such that two first polarity magnets and two second polarity magnets are arranged laterally adjacent (e.g., adjacent in the circumferential direction).

[0150] However, without being limited thereto, each of the first magnet section (110) and the second magnet section (210) may be configured such that more than two first polarity magnets and more than two second polarity magnets are arranged sideways adjacent to each other.

[0151] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the first magnet section (110) may be configured such that three first polarity magnets (111) and three second polarity magnets (113) are arranged sideways adjacent to each other.

[0152] Based on this, the second magnet part (210) coupled with the first magnet part (110) may also be configured so that three first polarity magnets (211) and three second polarity magnets (213) are arranged sideways adjacent to each other.

[0153] Here, the number of first polarity magnets and the number of second polarity magnets configured in each of the first magnet section (110) and the second magnet section (210) may be configured to be the same.

[0154] Here, as described above, if the configuration of the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) is expressed as one layer, the first connector (100) or the second connector (200) may be configured so that two or more layers are stacked in the longitudinal direction of the connector.

[0155] As described above, the number of magnets configured in one layer for each of the first magnet section (110) and the second magnet section (210) can be configured in various ways, and the number is not particularly limited, but preferably, it can be configured with one first polarity magnet and one second polarity magnet or more.

[0156] In addition, the number of magnets configured in one layer for each of the first magnet section (110) and the second magnet section (210) may be configured in various ways, such as two first polarity magnets and two second polarity magnets or more, three first polarity magnets and three second polarity magnets or more, eight first polarity magnets and eight second polarity magnets or less, six first polarity magnets and six second polarity magnets or less, four first polarity magnets and four second polarity magnets or less, etc.

[0157] In a connector system having a magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the force by which the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are magnetically coupled can be changed depending on the number of magnets.

[0158] For example, when the attractive force generated between the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) is experimentally measured for cases where the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) each have eight, four, or two magnets under the same conditions, it can be confirmed that the force by which the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are magnetically coupled is greater when the number of magnets is greater.

[0159] Here, the number of magnets arranged on the longitudinal cross-section of the combined state to control the force combined by magnetism is not particularly limited, but may preferably be 2 or more, 4 or more, or 6 or more, and may be composed of 16 or less, 12 or less, 10 or less, or 8 or less.

[0160] In general, as the number of poles increases, the magnetic force increases, but if the number of magnets becomes too large, a problem may arise in which the magnetic field of the magnets configured in the first magnet section (110) is not transmitted to the magnets configured in the second magnet section (210), and according to experiments, it can be seen that as the number of magnets increases, the extent of the increase in magnetic force also gradually decreases.

[0161] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9, a connector system having a magnet according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure can be described. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional side view of a connector pair coupled in a connector system having a magnet according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0162] According to one embodiment, FIG. 9 may illustrate a cross-sectional view taken along A (A1 and A2) of an RF connector having a magnet according to a second embodiment in a coupled state. Here, the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210) according to the second embodiment may be illustrated in three dimensions to express their shapes.

[0163] The connector system having a magnet of the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in the structure of the magnets constituting the first magnet section (110) and the second magnet section (210), and the remaining configuration is the same as the structure and roles of the connector system having a magnet of the first embodiment, so for a detailed description, refer to the above-mentioned content.

[0164] Referring to FIG. 9, in the connector system according to the second embodiment, the exposed cross-sections of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210) can be configured to have a curved shape.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the shapes of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210) can be described based on the state in which the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are coupled, as shown in FIG. 9.

[0166] First, the exposed cross-section of the first polarity magnet (111) or the exposed cross-section of the second polarity magnet (113) configured in the first magnet section (110) can be configured to have a curved shape.

[0167] For example, in the first magnet section (110), the first polarity magnet (111) may be formed to have a convex curve in the direction of the second connector (200), and the second polarity magnet (113) may be formed to have a concave curve in the direction of the second connector (200).

[0168] Based on this, the exposed cross-section of the first polarity magnet (211) formed in the second magnet part (210) facing the exposed cross-section of the first magnet part (110) or the exposed cross-section of the second polarity magnet (213) can also be configured to have a curved shape.

[0169] For example, in the second magnet section (210), the first polarity magnet (211) may be formed to have a convex curve in the direction of the first connector (100), and the second polarity magnet (213) may be formed to have a concave curve in the direction of the first connector (100).

[0170] Here, the shape in which the magnets are combined when the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are combined can be examined.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the first polarity magnet (111) of the first magnet part (110) and the second polarity magnet (113) of the second magnet part (210) that generate an attractive force with each other, and the second polarity magnet (113) of the first magnet part (110) and the first polarity magnet (211) of the second magnet part (210) may have convex shapes of the first polarity magnets that function as protrusions and the concave shapes of the second polarity magnets that function as recesses.

[0172] Accordingly, the first polarity magnet and the second polarity magnet are interlocked with each other to prevent movement of the magnets (or magnet portions (110, 210)) and improve the coupling stability of the first connector (100) and the second connector.

[0173] And, when an external force is generated to rotate the first magnet part (110) by operating the operating part (140) while the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are connected, the facing parts of the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) may move.

[0174] At this time, the shape of the magnets that are interlocked with each other is distorted by the rotation of the first magnet part (110), and at least a portion of the gap between the exposed cross-section of the first magnet part (110) formed into a curved surface and the exposed cross-section of the second magnet part (210) can be separated.

[0175] To explain in more detail, the motion in which the convex and concave magnets, which are interlocked with each other, twist and separate can be explained as the motion in which the protrusions in each of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210) separate from the grooves.

[0176] As described above, when the first magnet part (110) rotates based on an external force, at least a portion of the gap between the exposed end surface of the first magnet part (110) and the exposed end surface of the second magnet part (210), i.e., the size of the space formed between the exposed end surface of the first magnet part (110) and the exposed end surface of the second magnet part (210), can be widened. Accordingly, the attractive force (or magnetic frictional force) generated between the exposed end surfaces in a contact state can be reduced, and the external force required to rotate the first magnet part (110) can also be reduced.

[0177] At this time, at least a portion of the exposed surfaces of the first polarity magnet (111) of the first magnet portion (110) and the first polarity magnet (211) of the second magnet portion (210) formed convexly can be maintained in contact until a repulsive force is applied to push them in the opposite direction.

[0178] That is, by using a relatively small force, the first magnet part (110) can be rotated so that the facing parts of the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210) correspond to magnets of the same polarity, and accordingly, a repulsive force is generated between the first magnet part (110) and the second magnet part (210), pushing them in opposite directions, so that the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) can be easily separated.

[0179] According to the above, in the first magnet section (110), the first polarity magnet (111) has a convex shape in the direction of the second connector (200), and the second polarity magnet (113) has a concave shape in the direction of the second connector (200), and in the second magnet section (210), the first polarity magnet (211) has a convex shape in the direction of the first connector (100), and the second polarity magnet (213) has a concave shape in the direction of the first connector (100).

[0180] However, without being limited thereto, the first polarity magnet (111) in the first magnet portion (110) may have a concave shape in the direction of the second connector (200), the second polarity magnet (113) may have a convex shape in the direction of the second connector (200), and the first polarity magnet (211) in the second magnet portion (210) may have a concave shape in the direction of the first connector (100), and the second polarity magnet (213) may have a convex shape in the direction of the first connector (100).

[0181] Additionally, one of the first polarity magnets and the second polarity magnets of the first magnet section (110) and the second magnet section (210) may have an exposed cross-section formed as a plane.

[0182] Meanwhile, according to a connector system having a magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when there is a problem with the attachment / detachment function of the first connector (100) or the second connector (200), or when there is a product defect, or when it is desired to change the bonding strength, it can be configured to remove and replace only at least a portion of the first magnet portion (110) and the second magnet portion (210).

[0183] That is, the defect in the detachable function can be overcome or the bonding force between connectors can be changed by removing at least a part of the first magnet part (110) or the second magnet part (210) and replacing it with another one without having to replace the entire signal cable (or connector).

[0184] Here, the method of removing and reinserting the magnets from each connector can be done using known techniques, so a detailed description will be omitted.

[0185] A connector system configured to couple or separate based on a magnetic force, based on various embodiments of the present disclosure, may include a first connector and a second connector configured to couple or separate ends of each other, wherein the first connector includes a first magnet portion having at least one first polarity magnet and at least one second polarity magnet alternately arranged at a portion of a terminal end and configured to be rotatable; an operating portion configured to be at least partially exposed to the outside of the first connector and configured to rotate the first magnet portion; and the second connector includes a second connector having a second magnet portion having at least one first polarity magnet and at least one second polarity magnet alternately arranged at a portion of a terminal end.

[0186] As described above, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, by providing a connector configured to couple or separate based on magnetic attraction and repulsion, the connector can be easily detached through simple operation while maintaining the coupling stability of the connector, and has the effect of reducing the cost for replacement.

[0187] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, by configuring one of the magnet parts to rotate in a magnetically coupled connector system, there is an effect that the connectors can be detached with a smaller force that does not require frictional force due to coupling between the connectors.

[0188] In addition, for communication cables that are not shown but are installed in apartments or buildings, it is possible to easily perform inspection or replacement of cables that occur in the future, and since the problem can be resolved by the connector system unit of the present disclosure without having to replace the entire cable, it is possible to reduce costs economically.

[0189] However, without being limited thereto, the connector system according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may be applied to various connectors in which the first connector and the second connector are coupled to each other.

[0190] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the shape and structure of the connector system (the first connector (100) or the second connector) and its components may be formed in various ways according to the designer's design, and are not limited to the formation and structure illustrated in the drawings.

[0191] As described above, the best practice embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and specifications. Although specific terms have been used herein, they are used solely for the purpose of describing the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure as defined in the claims.

[0192] Therefore, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true scope of technical protection of the present disclosure should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

Claims

1. Includes a first connector and a second connector configured to be connected or disconnected from each other, The above first connector, A first magnet portion having at least one first polarity magnet and at least one second polarity magnet alternately arranged at a portion of the terminal and configured to be rotatable; It comprises an operating unit configured to rotate the first magnet portion, at least a portion of which is exposed to the outside of the first connector; The above second connector, A second connector comprising a second magnet section in which at least one first polarity magnet and at least one second polarity magnet are alternately arranged at a portion of the terminal; A connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first connector, A wire having one end connected to the first position on the outer surface of the first magnet portion and the other end connected to the operating portion; A connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

3. In paragraph 1, The above first magnet portion is configured to rotate around an axis in the longitudinal direction of the first connector at the center of the exposed cross-section. A connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

4. In paragraph 3, The above operating unit is configured to move parallel to the axial direction, The above first magnet part is configured to rotate based on the parallel movement of the operating part. A connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

5. In paragraph 3, The above operating unit is configured to rotate around the axis, The above first magnet part is configured to rotate based on the rotation of the operating part, A connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

6. In paragraph 1, At least one first protrusion or at least one first groove is formed on at least a portion of the exposed cross-section of the first magnet portion, and at least one second groove that engages with the at least one first protrusion or at least one second protrusion that engages with the at least one first groove is formed on at least a portion of the exposed cross-section of the second magnet portion. A connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

7. In paragraph 6, The first polarity magnet is formed to have a convex curve on the exposed cross-section of the first magnet portion or the exposed cross-section of the second magnet portion, thereby forming the first protrusion or the second protrusion, The second polarity magnet is formed to have a concave curve in the exposed cross-section of the first magnet portion or the exposed cross-section of the second magnet portion, thereby forming the first groove portion or the second groove portion. A connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

8. In paragraph 1, The at least one first polarity magnet and the at least one second polarity magnet configured in the first magnet section are arranged adjacent to each other and alternately in the circumferential direction, The at least one first polarity magnet and the at least one second polarity magnet configured in the second magnet section are arranged adjacent to each other and alternately in the circumferential direction. A connector system configured to couple or separate based on magnetic force.

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