CN1567654A - Built-in connector - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides an internal connector, which is arranged in an electronic device and is used for being matched with an external plug-in card. The built-in connector includes: bearing part, connecting portion, elastic component and second locating component. The connecting part is configured on the bearing part in a mode of reciprocating sliding motion between a first position and a second position, is used for being electrically connected with the outer plug card and is provided with a first positioning assembly, and the first positioning assembly is provided with an initial structure and a stopping positioning structure. The elastic component is used for enabling the connecting part to return to the first position or the second position in a sliding mode. The second positioning component is arranged at one side of the bearing part in an elastic sliding way.

Description

Built-in connector

technical field

The invention relates to a connector, in particular to a built-in connector capable of storing an external card in an electronic device.

Background technique

In the existing notebook computers, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are all exposed outside the computer case. Therefore, the USB plug-in card used to connect with the USB connector will protrude from the notebook computer.

Different from the desktop computer, the convenience and portability of the notebook computer is its main feature. However, the design of the existing USB connector will cause the disadvantage that the USB external card must be carried separately from the notebook computer when the notebook computer is carried outside, which will seriously affect the portability and mobility of the notebook computer.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a built-in connector, which can accommodate the external card in the notebook computer, so that the notebook computer can have sufficient portability, and the user can use it more An add-in card for conveniently carrying a notebook computer.

According to the above purpose, the present invention provides a built-in connector, which is disposed in an electronic device such as a notebook computer. The built-in connector is used for use with an external card, so that the external card can be stored in the electronic device. The built-in connector at least includes: a connecting part, a first elastic component and a bearing part. The connecting part is used for electrical connection with the external card. The connecting part has a first positioning component such as an M-shaped groove, and the M-shaped groove has an entrance, a first high point, a stop positioning structure, a second high point and An initial structure consisting of an exit and an import block placed on the exit. The first elastic component is respectively coupled with the connection part and the bearing part. The bearing part provides restoring force to the connecting part through the first elastic component when deformed, and the connecting part overlaps the bearing part in a slidable manner, and the bearing part is also equipped with a second positioning component and a second elastic component. The second elastic component is used to make the second positioning component close to the outlet along an axial direction. Wherein, providing an external force can make the external card push the connecting part, move the first positioning component to the second positioning component, and make the second positioning component touch the introduction block, continuously provide the external force to deform the first elastic component, And the second positioning component is introduced into the entrance by the action of the introduction block, so that the second positioning component moves to the first high point, at this time, the external card is inserted into the connecting part and coupled with the connecting part, and then the external force is relaxed to make the Restore the force to pull back the connecting part and move the second positioning component to the stop positioning structure. At this time, the second positioning component is buckled with the connecting part, so that the external card can be stored in the electronic device together with the built-in connector. Wherein, continuing to provide the external force to the external card, the second positioning component can be moved from the stop positioning structure to the second high point, and then the external force is relaxed to restore the force to pull back the connecting part and make the second positioning The assembly moves from the second highest point to the exit and then exits from the exit. At this time, the restoring force continues to pull back the connecting portion, so that part of the external card can be exposed to the electronic device, so as to facilitate the extraction of the external card from the electronic device. In addition, the first positioning component such as an M-shaped groove on the connecting portion, and the second positioning component and the elastic component disposed on the bearing portion can be replaced with each other. After the replacement, the action principle of each component and the interlocking relationship between the components will be the same as before the replacement, and the effect that can be achieved will also be the same.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a built-in connector in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of the built-in connector of the present invention arranged in a notebook computer;

Fig. 2A is a schematic diagram when the second positioning assembly of the present invention touches the guide;

2B is a schematic diagram of the second positioning component of the present invention moving to the first high point 1212 relative to the M-shaped groove;

2C is a schematic diagram of the second positioning assembly of the present invention moving to the stop positioning structure 1213 relative to the M-shaped groove;

2D is a schematic diagram of the second positioning component of the present invention moving to the second high point 1214 relative to the M-shaped groove;

FIG. 2E is a schematic diagram of the externally exposed built-in connector of the external card of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a built-in connector in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of a built-in connector and an external card combined with various components;

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the interchangeability of the M-shaped groove and the second positioning component in the built-in connector according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B at the same time. FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a built-in connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of a built-in connector disposed in a notebook computer. The built-in connector 100 is disposed in the accommodating space 102 of the electronic device such as the notebook computer 101 , and the end edge 140 a of the built-in connector 100 is roughly aligned with the side 104 of the notebook computer 101 . The built-in connector 100 is used in conjunction with the external card 110. The external card 110 can be inserted into the built-in connector provided in the accommodating space 102 through the opening 103 (FIG. 1B), so that the external card 110 can be accommodated in the inside the notebook without sticking out of the notebook.

The built-in connector 100 mainly includes: a connecting part 120, an elastic component 130 and a bearing part 140. In addition, an insertion groove 143 is arranged on the bearing part 140, and the insertion groove 143 is used to guide the external card 110 so that the external The insertion card 110 may be aligned with the connection part 120 .

The connecting portion 120 is used for electrically connecting with the add-in card 110 . The connection part 120 has a first positioning component such as an M-shaped groove 121, and the M-shaped groove 121 has an initial structure formed by an outlet 1215 and an introduction block 1216 disposed on the outlet 1215, an inlet 1211, a first height Point 1212 , stop positioning structure 1213 and second high point 1214 . The elastic component 130 is respectively coupled to the connecting portion 120 and the bearing portion 140 .

The bearing part 140 provides a restoring force to act on the connecting part 120 through the elastic component 130 when the elastic component 130 is deformed, so that the connecting part 120 slides back to the position 182 or the position 184, so that the connecting part 120 can be pulled back to its original position. locations experienced. In addition, the end edge 140b of the connecting part 120 is configured to be overlapped on the supporting part 140 in such a way that it can stay at the position 180, the position 182 and the position 184 and slide back and forth. Move relative to the bearing part 140 .

The bearing part 140 is configured with a second positioning component 141 and an elastic component 142 . The elastic component 142 is used to make the second positioning component 141 close to the outlet 1215 along the axial direction X. That is, the second positioning component 141 is elastically slidably disposed on one side of the bearing portion 140 , and the elastic component 142 can drive the second positioning component 141 to abut against the positive direction of the axis X. As shown in FIG.

The carrying portion 140 of the above-mentioned built-in connector 100 of the present invention can be locked in the notebook computer through the openings 151, 152 and 153, and the end edge 140a of the locked carrying portion 140 is in contact with the casing of the notebook computer. Roughly aligned to facilitate the insertion of the external card 110 into the built-in connector 100 and the removal of the external card 110 from the built-in connector 100 . The connection part 120 and the external card 110 can move relative to the carrying part 140 .

Please refer to FIG. 2A to FIG. 2E , which are schematic diagrams of the operating principle of the built-in connector in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram when the second positioning component touches against the guide member. When the external card 110 is placed into the insertion slot 143 of the bearing part 140 of the built-in connector 100, and the external force F is provided to the external card, the connector 112 of the external card 110 can be contacted and pushed to connect. Section 120. At this time, the joint 112 of the external card 110 can be half pressed into the connecting portion 120, and the M-shaped groove 121 can be driven forward, so that the M-shaped groove 121 can move toward the second positioning assembly 141, so that the second positioning assembly 141 can Touch the introduction block 1216 at the outlet 1215 of the M-shaped groove 121 . At this time, the end edge 140 b of the connecting portion 120 is located at the position 180 . The function of the introduction block 1216 is to make the second positioning component 141 acted by the elastic component 142 be introduced into the entrance 1211 of the M-shaped groove 121 without hindering the second positioning component 141 from exiting from the exit 1215 .

Please refer to FIG. 2B , which shows a schematic diagram of the second positioning component moving relative to the M-shaped groove to the first high point 1212 . Continuing from what is shown in FIG. 2A , in FIG. 2B , the external force F is continuously provided to deform the elastic component 130 . And the second positioning component 141 is introduced into the entrance 1211 by the action of the introduction block 1216, so that the second positioning component 141 moves to the first high point 1212, at this time, the external card 110 is inserted into the connecting part 120 and coupled with the connecting part 120 .

Please refer to FIG. 2C , which shows a schematic diagram of the second positioning component moving to the stop positioning structure 1213 relative to the M-shaped groove. Continuing as shown in FIG. 2B , in FIG. 2C , the external force F is then relaxed so that the restoring force Fr pulls back the connecting portion 120, and the mutual exchange positioning between the M-shaped groove 121 and the second positioning component 141 makes the second The positioning assembly 141 moves to the stop positioning structure 1213 and is positioned in the stop positioning structure 1213 . At this time, the second positioning component 141 is buckled with the connecting part 120, the connecting part is located at position 182, and the external card 110 is electrically connected with the notebook computer, so that the external card 110 can be stored in the notebook computer together with the built-in connector 100. inside the computer.

Please refer to FIG. 2D , which shows a schematic diagram of the second positioning component moving to the second high point 1214 relative to the M-shaped groove. In FIG. 2D , the external force F is provided to the external card 110 to make the second positioning component 141 move from the stop positioning structure 1213 to the second high point 1214 . Then, loosen and remove the external force F so that the restoring force Fr pulls back the connecting portion 120 and makes the second positioning assembly 141 move along the M-shaped groove 121 from the second high point 1214 to the structure formed by the outlet 1215 and the introduction block 1216. The initial structure is exited from the outlet 1215 , the positioning structure 1213 is stopped and the M-shaped groove 121 is separated, and the M-shaped groove 121 is separated from the second component 141 . At this time, the restoring force Fr continues to pull back the connecting portion 120, so that the edge 140b of the connecting portion 120 can return to the position 184 as shown in FIG. It is convenient to pull out the external card 110 from the notebook computer.

Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 3 at the same time. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a built-in connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The built-in connector 100 is composed of a connecting portion 120 , an elastic component 130 and a bearing portion 140 (as shown in FIG. 1A ). The connecting part 120 can be composed of a connecting part base 122, a connecting head 123 and a fixing piece 124. The connecting part 120 is coupled with the external card 110 through the connecting head 123, and the M-shaped groove 121 is arranged on the connecting part base. 122 below. For example, in FIG. 3 , the connecting head 123 overlaps the connecting part base 122 , and the elastic component 130 is coupled to the connecting part base 122 through the protruding point 1221 of the connecting part base 122 . Finally, the fixing piece 124 is overlapped on the top of the connecting head 123; through the opening 1242 and the screw hole 1222, the fixing piece 124 can be locked on the connecting part bottom plate 122 with screws, so that the connecting part base 122, connecting head 123 and The fixing piece 124 can be firmly combined. In addition, the protruding point 1221 can be inserted into the groove 1241 so that the elastic component 130 will not come out from the protruding point 1221 .

The bearing part 140 can be composed of, for example, the insertion slot 143 , the guide rail 144 , the accommodating part 145 , the second positioning component 141 and the elastic component 142 in FIG. 3 . The insertion slot 143 is used for inserting the external card 110 , and the guide rail 144 is coupled to the insertion slot 143 . The connecting part base 122 is mounted on the guide rail 144 in a slidable manner, and the connecting head 123 is opposite to the insertion slot 143 . The second positioning component 141 is disposed in the accommodating portion 145 so that the second positioning component 141 can move in the accommodating portion 145 along the axial direction X, and the second positioning component 141 is opposite to the M-shaped groove 121 . The elastic component 142 is coupled with the second positioning component 141 in a pre-deformed manner, and the elastic component is used to provide a restoring force to the second positioning component 141, so that the second positioning component 141 is in the accommodating portion 145 along the axial direction X The outlet of the opposite M-shaped groove 121 is close to each other. The elastic component 130 is coupled to the bearing part 140 through the protruding point 1401 of the bearing part 140 .

The built-in connector and the external card of the present invention combined with various components in the above embodiments are shown in FIG. 4 . The connecting portion 120 of the built-in connector 100 of the present invention can be configured with a flexible cable 160 so that the movable connecting portion 120 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 170 in the notebook computer through the cable 160 . The connection part 120 in the above embodiments of the present invention may be a universal serial bus (Universal Serial Bus, USB) connector, and the external card 110 may be a memory card.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention, the first positioning component such as the M-shaped groove 121 on the connecting portion 120 , and the second positioning component 141 and the elastic component 142 disposed on the bearing portion 140 can be replaced with each other. That is, as shown in FIG. 5 , the second positioning component 141 and the elastic component 142 may be disposed on the connecting portion 520 , and the first positioning component such as the M-shaped groove 121 is disposed on the bearing portion 540 . Compared with the built-in connector 100 disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention, the built-in connector 500 replaced in the above-mentioned manner has the same action principle and interlocking relationship between the components, and the The effect that can be achieved will be the same.

Therefore, at least the advantage of the built-in connector disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention is: the design of the built-in connector of the present invention allows the notebook computer to be directly inserted into the notebook when the notebook computer is carried outside. In the notebook computer, there is no need to carry the notebook computer and the USB external card separately, which will make the notebook computer have strong portability. Moreover, the mechanism design of the built-in connector of the present invention will make it easy to insert and take out the USB external card, making it easy for users to operate and use.

In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed in conjunction with the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. , so the protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the claims.

Claims (20)

1. A built-in connector, which is set in an electronic device and used in conjunction with an external card, the built-in connector includes: a bearing part; A connecting part is configured on the bearing part in a manner of reciprocating sliding movement between a first position and a second position, the connecting part is used for electrically connecting with the external card, and the connecting part has a first positioning components; an elastic component, the elastic member is used to make the connecting part slide back to the first position or the second position; and A second positioning component is arranged on one side of the bearing part; Wherein, when the external card is placed in the bearing part and an external force is provided by the external card, the external card pushes the connecting part so that the first positioning component is positioned toward the second The component moves, and then, when the external force is removed, the connecting part is positioned at the first position through the mutual exchange and positioning of the first positioning component and the second positioning component, and the external card and the electronic device electrical connection; Wherein, when the external force is provided to the external card, and then the external force is removed, the first positioning component is separated from the second positioning component, and the connecting portion returns to the second position. 2. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector. 3. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the external card is a memory card. 4. The built-in connector according to claim 1, wherein the built-in connector further comprises an inserting groove disposed on the carrying portion, the inserting groove is used to guide the external card, so that The add-in card can be aligned with the connecting portion. 5 . The built-in connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is further provided with a circuit board, and the connection part is further configured with a cable, and the connection part is electrically connected to the circuit board through the cable. 6. A built-in connector installed in an electronic device. The built-in connector is used with an external card so that the external card can be stored in the electronic device. The built-in connector Include at least: A connection part, used for electrical connection with the external card, the connection part has an M-shaped groove, and the M-shaped groove has an entrance, a first high point, a stop positioning structure, a second high point and an exit configured with an import block; a first elastic component coupled to the connecting portion; and A bearing part, coupled with the first elastic component, the bearing part provides a restoring force to the connecting part through the first elastic component when deformed, and the connecting part overlaps the bearing in a slidable manner On the bearing part, a second positioning component and a second elastic component are arranged on the bearing part, and the second elastic component is used to make the second positioning component close to the outlet along an axial direction; Wherein, providing an external force can make the external card push the connecting part, and make the second positioning component touch the introduction block, and continuously provide the external force to deform the first elastic component, and the second positioning component The component is introduced into the entrance by the action of the introduction block, so that the second positioning component moves to the first high point, at this time, the external card is inserted into the connecting part and electrically connected with the connecting part, and then the external card is loosened. Apply force to make the restoring force pull back the connecting part and move the second positioning component to the stop positioning structure. At this time, the second positioning component is buckled with the connecting part so that the external card can be connected The type connector is accommodated in the electronic device; Wherein, continuing to provide the external force to the external card can make the second positioning component move from the stop positioning structure to the second high point, and then relax the external force to make the recovery force pull back The connecting part moves the second positioning component from the second high point to the outlet and escapes from the outlet. At this time, the restoring force continues to pull back the connecting part, so that part of the external card can be exposed. the electronic device. 7. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 6, wherein the connecting portion is a USB connector. 8. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 6, wherein the external card is a memory card. 9. The built-in connector according to claim 6, wherein the built-in connector further comprises an inserting groove disposed on the carrying portion, the inserting groove is used to guide the external card, so that The add-in card can be aligned with the connecting portion. 10. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 6, wherein the electronic device is further provided with a circuit board, and the connecting portion is further configured with a cable, and the connecting portion is electrically connected to the circuit board through the cable. 11. A built-in connector, which is set in an electronic device and used in conjunction with an external card, the built-in connector includes: a bearing part, one side of the bearing part has a first positioning component; A connecting part is configured on the bearing part in a manner of reciprocating sliding movement between a first position and a second position, and the connecting part is used for electrically connecting with the external card; an elastic component, the elastic member is used to make the connecting part slide back to the first position or the second position; and A second positioning component is arranged on the connecting portion; Wherein, when the external card is placed in the bearing part and an external force is provided on the external card, the external card pushes the connecting part so that the second positioning component moves toward the first The positioning component moves, and then, when the external force is removed, the connecting portion is located at the first position through the mutual exchange and positioning of the first positioning component and the second positioning component, and the external card and the electronic device electrical connection; Wherein, when the external force is provided to the external card, and then the external force is removed, the second positioning component is separated from the first positioning component, and the connecting portion returns to the second position. 12. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 11, wherein the connecting part is a USB connector. 13. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 11, wherein the external card is a memory card. 14. The built-in connector according to claim 11, wherein the built-in connector further comprises an inserting groove disposed on the carrying portion, the inserting groove is used to guide the external card, so that The add-in card can be aligned with the connecting portion. 15. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 11, wherein the electronic device is further provided with a circuit board, and the connection part is further configured with a cable, and the connection part is electrically connected to the circuit board through the cable. 16. A built-in connector installed in an electronic device. The built-in connector is used with an external card so that the external card can be stored in the electronic device. The built-in connector Include at least: A bearing part has an M-shaped groove, and the M-shaped groove has an inlet, a first high point, a stop positioning structure, a second high point and an outlet, and the outlet is equipped with an introduction block; a first elastic component coupled with the bearing part; and A connecting part, coupled with the first elastic component and overlapped on the bearing part in a slidable manner, the connecting part is used for electrical connection with the add-in card, and the connecting part is configured with a second positioning component and a The second elastic component is used to make the second positioning component close to the outlet along an axial direction, and the bearing part provides a restoring force to the first elastic component when it is deformed. connecting part; Wherein, providing an external force can make the external card push the connecting part, and make the second positioning component touch the introduction block, and continuously provide the external force to deform the first elastic component, and the second positioning component The component is introduced into the entrance by the action of the introduction block, so that the second positioning component moves to the first high point, at this time, the external card is inserted into the connecting part and electrically connected with the connecting part, and then the external card is loosened. Apply force to make the restoring force pull back the connecting part and move the second positioning component to the stop positioning structure. At this time, the second positioning component is buckled with the bearing part so that the external card can The type connector is accommodated in the electronic device; Wherein, continuing to provide the external force to the external card can make the second positioning component move from the stop positioning structure to the second high point, and then relax the external force to make the recovery force pull back The connecting part moves the second positioning component from the second high point to the outlet and escapes from the outlet. At this time, the restoring force continues to pull back the connecting part, so that part of the external card can be exposed. the electronic device. 17. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 16, wherein the connecting portion is a USB connector. 18. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 16, wherein the external card is a memory card. 19. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 16, wherein the built-in connector further comprises an inserting groove disposed on the carrying portion, the inserting groove is used for guiding the external card, so that The add-in card can be aligned with the connecting portion. 20. The built-in connector as claimed in claim 16, wherein the electronic device is further provided with a circuit board, and the connection portion is further configured with a cable, and the connection portion is electrically connected to the circuit board through the cable.

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