SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL
The embodiment of the application provides a connector and electronic equipment, through set up waterproof circle on the first structure that first surface at the shell of connector and the first surface of inner shell enclose, make with the inner shell, the surface of the waterproof circle of shell contactless with install the casing seal fit of the equipment of connector, with the gap between first structure and the casing that the first surface of shutoff shell and the first surface of inner shell enclose, can prevent inside outside water infiltration equipment, with improve equipment's waterproof performance.
In a first aspect, a connector is provided, which is applied to an electronic device, and includes: the waterproof structure comprises an inner shell, an outer shell, a waterproof ring and a tongue piece, wherein the outer shell comprises a first surface and a second surface; wherein the first surface of the outer shell is not connected to the inner shell and faces the waterproof ring; the second surface of the outer shell is used for being connected with the inner shell; the inner shell comprises a first surface and a second surface; wherein the first surface of the inner shell is unconnected to the outer shell and faces the waterproof ring; the second surface of the inner shell is used for being connected with the outer shell; the first surface of the outer shell and the first surface of the inner shell enclose a first structure; the waterproof ring comprises a first inner surface, a second inner surface and an outer surface; the first inner surface and the second inner surface of the waterproof ring enclose a second structure; the first structure and the second structure are matched; the outer surface of the waterproof ring is used for being matched with a shell of the electronic equipment in a sealing mode; the tongue piece sets up the inside of shell, the tongue piece runs through the inner shell, the shell and waterproof circle.
Therefore, according to the connector provided by the embodiment of the application, the inner shell and the outer shell are manufactured respectively by using a simpler process (such as stamping), and then are assembled (such as spot welding), the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell are connected to form a first structure, and the waterproof ring is formed on the first structure by dispensing, so that the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell is in sealing fit with the shell of the electronic device, and the end face sealing is realized. On one hand, the end face between the outer surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment is sealed, and the first surface of the inner shell of the female connector and the gap between the first surface of the outer shell and the shell of the electronic equipment can be sealed to prevent water from permeating into the electronic equipment, so that the waterproof performance of the electronic equipment is improved; on the other hand, because the inner shell and the outer shell are manufactured respectively by using a simpler process and then assembled into a whole, the outer shell with the first structure is manufactured without adopting an MIM process technology with high cost and complex process, firstly, the cost caused by the process complexity of manufacturing the outer shell by the MIM process technology can be reduced, and secondly, compared with a structure for realizing radial sealing between the side surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment, the end surface sealing is realized between the outer surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment, the size of the female connector in the thickness direction can be reduced, so that the size of the electronic equipment in the thickness direction is reduced, and the size of the socket configured on the electronic equipment in the thickness direction is favorably reduced.
Optionally, the waterproof ring is formed by dispensing.
Therefore, compared with a molded waterproof ring which is directly assembled, the waterproof ring formed in a dispensing manner can be better attached to the inner shell and the outer shell of the female connector, and glue overflow can be formed at the junction of the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell, so that the possibility of water entering into a gap between the inner shell and the outer shell is reduced; on the other hand, water can be through waterproof circle and inner shell, in the regional infiltration of shell contact goes into electronic equipment, form waterproof circle on first structure through the point is glued, can increase waterproof circle and inner shell, the area of contact of shell, in order to increase the distance that water flows through, for example, water need pass through the first surface of inner shell or the first surface of shell in proper order, just finally probably get into electronic equipment's inside, like this, the inside degree of difficulty of water infiltration electronic equipment has been increased in the intangible, thereby, electronic equipment's waterproof stability has been improved, electronic equipment's water-proof effects has been improved.
Optionally, the material of the inner shell and the outer shell is metal.
Therefore, the connector provided by the embodiment of the application is characterized in that the metal inner shell and the metal outer shell are manufactured respectively by using a simpler process (such as stamping), and then are assembled (such as spot welding), the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell are connected to form a first structure, the waterproof ring is formed on the first structure by dispensing, the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell is in sealing fit with the shell of the electronic device, and the end face sealing is realized. On one hand, the end face between the outer surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment is sealed, and the first surface of the inner shell of the female connector and the gap between the first surface of the outer shell and the shell of the electronic equipment can be sealed to prevent water from permeating into the electronic equipment, so that the waterproof performance of the electronic equipment is improved; on the other hand, because the inner shell and the outer shell are manufactured respectively by using a simpler process and then assembled into a whole, the outer shell with the first structure is manufactured without adopting an MIM process technology with high cost and complex process, and the cost caused by the process complexity of manufacturing the outer shell by the MIM process technology can be reduced.
Optionally, the material of the waterproof ring is silica gel or ultraviolet light curing glue.
Therefore, the connector provided by the embodiment of the application forms the waterproof ring by dispensing the liquid silica gel or the ultraviolet light curing glue on the first structure. On one hand, compared with the formed waterproof ring which is directly assembled, the waterproof ring formed in a dispensing mode can be better attached to the inner shell and the outer shell of the female connector, glue overflow can be formed at the junction of the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell, and the possibility of water inflow of a gap between the inner shell and the outer shell is reduced; on the other hand, water can be through waterproof circle and inner shell, in the regional infiltration of shell contact goes into electronic equipment, form waterproof circle on first structure through the point is glued, can increase the area of contact of waterproof circle and inner shell, shell to increase the route that water flows through, for example, water need pass through the first surface of inner shell or the first surface of shell in proper order, just finally probably gets into electronic equipment's inside, like this, increased the inside degree of difficulty of water infiltration electronic equipment intangibly, thereby, electronic equipment's waterproof stability and water-proof effects have been improved.
Optionally, the flashing ring comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first inner surface and the second inner surface of the flashing ring are located on the first portion; the outer surface of the waterproof ring is located on the second portion.
Therefore, according to the connector provided by the embodiment of the application, the first part of the waterproof ring is arranged between the second part of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the inner shell and between the second part of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the outer shell, and the first part can be an adhesive layer formed by dispensing, so that a gap of a first structure formed by the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell in a surrounding mode can be effectively sealed, and the waterproof effect of the electronic device is further improved. Furthermore, the first portion of the flashing ring may also improve the adhesion between the flashing ring and the first structure to better secure the flashing ring to the first structure.
Optionally, the first structure is a recessed structure; the second structure is a convex structure.
Therefore, the connector that this application embodiment provided mutually supports through first structure and second structure, and also sunken structure mutually supports with protruding structure for the connector is more abundant with waterproof circle matched with face contact, and the cooperation of first structure and second structure is also more firm, thereby, has improved electronic equipment's waterproof stability.
Optionally, the first surface of the outer shell is perpendicular to the first surface of the inner shell; the first inner surface of the waterproof ring is perpendicular to the second inner surface.
Therefore, the connector that this application embodiment provided sets up the first surface through with the shell into the first surface of perpendicular to inner shell for after connector and casing terminal surface are sealed, the atress between the first internal surface of waterproof circle and the first surface of shell is more even, and the shell is more firm to the support of waterproof glue, thereby, can further improve electronic equipment's waterproof performance.
Optionally, the housing is injection molded from a metal powder.
Therefore, the connector that this application embodiment provided through the technology preparation shell that adopts metal powder injection moulding, sets up the first surface of shell into the first surface of perpendicular to inner shell for after female connector and quick-witted shell terminal surface are sealed, the atress between the first internal surface of waterproof circle and the first surface of shell is more even, and the shell is more firm to the support of waterproof glue, thereby, can further improve electronic equipment's waterproof performance. In addition, compared with the process technology that the inner shell and the outer shell are both formed by metal powder injection molding, the process technology still has the effect of low cost.
Optionally, the outer shell includes a bent portion, and a surface of the bent portion close to the inner shell is a first surface of the outer shell.
Therefore, according to the connector provided by the embodiment of the application, the outer shell is manufactured through simpler processes such as stamping and the like, and the material is bent, so that the outer shell with the bent part is formed, and the surface of the bent part, which is close to the inner shell, is the first surface of the outer shell. Because the shell is manufactured by using a simpler process, the cost caused by the process complexity of manufacturing the shell by using the process technologies such as metal powder injection molding and the like can be reduced.
Optionally, a plastic housing is injection molded at the bend of the housing.
Therefore, the connector that this application embodiment provided, through the kink injection moulding plastics outer shell of shell sets up the first surface of shell into the first surface of perpendicular to inner shell for after female connector and quick-witted shell terminal surface are sealed, the atress between the first internal surface of waterproof circle and the first surface of shell is more even, and the support of shell to waterproof glue is more firm, thereby, can further improve electronic equipment's waterproof performance. In addition, compared with the process technology that the inner shell and the outer shell are both formed by metal powder injection molding, the process technology has the effect of lower cost.
In a second aspect, an electronic device is provided, wherein the electronic device includes a housing and a connector, and the connector includes: the waterproof structure comprises an inner shell, an outer shell, a waterproof ring and a tongue piece, wherein the outer shell comprises a first surface and a second surface; wherein the first surface of the outer shell is not connected to the inner shell and faces the waterproof ring; the second surface of the outer shell is used for being connected with the inner shell; the inner shell comprises a first surface and a second surface; wherein the first surface of the inner shell is unconnected to the outer shell and faces the waterproof ring; the second surface of the inner shell is used for being connected with the outer shell; the first surface of the outer shell and the first surface of the inner shell enclose a first structure; the waterproof ring comprises a first inner surface, a second inner surface and an outer surface; the first inner surface and the second inner surface of the waterproof ring enclose a second structure; the first structure and the second structure are matched; the outer surface of the waterproof ring is used for being matched with a shell of the electronic equipment in a sealing mode; the tongue piece sets up the inside of shell, the tongue piece runs through the inner shell, the shell and waterproof circle.
Therefore, according to the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, the waterproof ring is arranged between the first structure enclosed by the outer shell and the inner shell of the connector and the shell of the electronic device, so that the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the outer shell is matched with the shell of the electronic device to realize sealing. Wherein, through using comparatively simple technology (like the punching press) to make inner shell, shell respectively, assemble it (like spot welding) again, the first surface of inner shell and the first surface of shell are connected and have been formed first structure, form waterproof circle on this first structure through the point is glued for the surface of the waterproof circle that does not contact with the first surface of inner shell and the first surface of shell and the casing of electronic equipment seal cooperation, in order to realize end face seal. On one hand, the end face between the outer surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment is sealed, and the first surface of the inner shell of the female connector and the gap between the first surface of the outer shell and the shell of the electronic equipment can be sealed to prevent water from permeating into the electronic equipment, so that the waterproof performance of the electronic equipment is improved; on the other hand, because the inner shell and the outer shell are manufactured respectively by using a simpler process and then assembled into a whole, the outer shell with the first structure is manufactured without adopting an MIM process technology with high cost and complex process, firstly, the cost caused by the process complexity of manufacturing the outer shell by the MIM process technology can be reduced, and secondly, compared with a structure for realizing radial sealing between the side surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment, the end surface sealing is realized between the outer surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment, the size of the female connector in the thickness direction can be reduced, so that the size of the electronic equipment in the thickness direction is reduced, and the size of the socket configured on the electronic equipment in the thickness direction is favorably reduced.
Optionally, the waterproof ring is formed by dispensing.
Therefore, according to the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, the waterproof ring is arranged between the first structure enclosed by the outer shell and the inner shell of the connector and the shell of the electronic device, so that the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the outer shell is matched with the shell of the electronic device to realize sealing. On one hand, compared with the formed waterproof ring which is directly assembled, the waterproof ring formed in a dispensing mode can be better attached to the inner shell and the outer shell of the female connector, glue overflow can be formed at the junction of the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell, and the possibility of water inflow of a gap between the inner shell and the outer shell is reduced; on the other hand, water can be through waterproof circle and inner shell, in the regional infiltration of shell contact goes into electronic equipment, form waterproof circle on first structure through the point is glued, can increase waterproof circle and inner shell, the area of contact of shell, in order to increase the distance that water flows through, for example, water need pass through the first surface of inner shell or the first surface of shell in proper order, just finally probably get into electronic equipment's inside, like this, the inside degree of difficulty of water infiltration electronic equipment has been increased in the intangible, thereby, electronic equipment's waterproof stability has been improved, electronic equipment's water-proof effects has been improved.
Optionally, the material of the inner shell and the outer shell is metal.
Therefore, according to the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, the waterproof ring is arranged between the first structure enclosed by the outer shell and the inner shell of the connector and the shell of the electronic device, so that the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the outer shell is matched with the shell of the electronic device to realize sealing. Through using comparatively simple technology (like the punching press) to make metal material's inner shell, shell respectively, assemble it (like spot welding) again, the first surface of inner shell and the first surface of shell are connected and have been formed first structure, form waterproof circle on this first structure through the point is glued for the surface of the waterproof circle that does not contact with the first surface of inner shell and the first surface of shell and electronic equipment's casing sealing fit, in order to realize end face seal. On one hand, the end face between the outer surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment is sealed, and the first surface of the inner shell of the female connector and the gap between the first surface of the outer shell and the shell of the electronic equipment can be sealed to prevent water from permeating into the electronic equipment, so that the waterproof performance of the electronic equipment is improved; on the other hand, because the inner shell and the outer shell are manufactured respectively by using a simpler process and then assembled into a whole, the outer shell with the first structure is manufactured without adopting an MIM process technology with high cost and complex process, and the cost caused by the process complexity of manufacturing the outer shell by the MIM process technology can be reduced.
Optionally, the material of the waterproof ring is silica gel or ultraviolet light curing glue.
Therefore, according to the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, the waterproof ring is arranged between the first structure enclosed by the outer shell and the inner shell of the connector and the shell of the electronic device, so that the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the outer shell is matched with the shell of the electronic device to realize sealing. The liquid silica gel or the ultraviolet light curing glue is dispensed on the first structure to form the waterproof ring. On one hand, compared with the formed waterproof ring which is directly assembled, the waterproof ring formed in a dispensing mode can be better attached to the inner shell and the outer shell of the female connector, glue overflow can be formed at the junction of the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell, and the possibility of water inflow of a gap between the inner shell and the outer shell is reduced; on the other hand, water can be through waterproof circle and inner shell, in the regional infiltration of shell contact goes into electronic equipment, form waterproof circle on first structure through the point is glued, can increase waterproof circle and inner shell, the area of contact of shell, in order to increase the distance that water flows through, for example, water need pass through the first surface of inner shell or the first surface of shell in proper order, just finally probably get into electronic equipment's inside, like this, the inside degree of difficulty of water infiltration electronic equipment has been increased in the intangible, thereby, electronic equipment's waterproof stability has been improved, electronic equipment's water-proof effects has been improved.
Optionally, the flashing ring comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first inner surface and the second inner surface of the flashing ring are located on the first portion; the outer surface of the waterproof ring is located on the second portion.
Therefore, according to the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, the waterproof ring is arranged between the first structure enclosed by the outer shell and the inner shell of the connector and the shell of the electronic device, so that the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the outer shell is matched with the shell of the electronic device to realize sealing. The first part of the waterproof ring is arranged between the second part of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the inner shell and between the second part of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the outer shell, the first part can be a viscous layer formed by dispensing, and a gap of a first structure formed by the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell in a surrounding mode can be effectively sealed, so that the waterproof effect of the electronic equipment is further improved. Furthermore, the first portion of the flashing ring may also improve the adhesion between the flashing ring and the first structure to better secure the flashing ring to the first structure.
Optionally, the first structure is a recessed structure; the second structure is a convex structure.
Therefore, the electronic equipment that this application embodiment provided, the second structure through the first structure of connector and waterproof circle mutually supports, also the sunk structure mutually supports with protruding structure for connector and waterproof circle matched with face contact are more abundant, and the cooperation of first structure and second structure is also more firm, thereby, has improved electronic equipment's waterproof stability.
Optionally, the first surface of the outer shell is perpendicular to the first surface of the inner shell; the first inner surface of the waterproof ring is perpendicular to the second inner surface.
Therefore, according to the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, the waterproof ring is arranged between the first structure enclosed by the outer shell and the inner shell of the connector and the shell of the electronic device, so that the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the outer shell is matched with the shell of the electronic device to realize sealing. Through setting up the first surface with the shell into the first surface of perpendicular to inner shell for behind female connector and quick-witted shell terminal surface seal, the atress between the first internal surface of waterproof circle and the first surface of shell is more even, and the shell is more firm to the support of waterproof glue, thereby, can further improve electronic equipment's waterproof performance.
Optionally, the housing is injection molded from a metal powder.
Therefore, according to the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, the waterproof ring is arranged between the first structure enclosed by the outer shell and the inner shell of the connector and the shell of the electronic device, so that the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the outer shell is matched with the shell of the electronic device to realize sealing. The outer shell is manufactured through a metal powder injection molding process, the first surface of the outer shell is perpendicular to the first surface of the inner shell, after the female connector and the end face of the machine shell are sealed, the stress between the first inner surface of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the outer shell is more uniform, the outer shell supports waterproof glue more stably, and therefore the waterproof performance of the electronic equipment can be further improved. In addition, compared with the process technology that the inner shell and the outer shell are both formed by metal powder injection molding, the process technology still has the effect of low cost.
Optionally, the outer shell includes a bent portion, and a surface of the bent portion close to the inner shell is a first surface of the outer shell.
Therefore, according to the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, the outer shell of the connector is manufactured through simpler processes such as stamping and the like, and the material is bent, so that the outer shell with the bent part is formed, and the surface of the bent part, which is close to the inner shell, is the first surface of the outer shell. Because the shell is manufactured by using a simpler process, the cost caused by the process complexity of manufacturing the shell by using the process technologies such as metal powder injection molding and the like can be reduced.
Optionally, a plastic housing is injection molded at the bend of the housing.
Therefore, according to the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, the waterproof ring is arranged between the first structure enclosed by the outer shell and the inner shell of the connector and the shell of the electronic device, so that the outer surface of the waterproof ring which is not in contact with the outer shell is matched with the shell of the electronic device to realize sealing. Through the kink equipment plastics shell of shell sets up the first surface of shell into the first surface of perpendicular to inner shell for after female connector and quick-witted shell terminal surface seal, the atress between the first internal surface of waterproof circle and the first surface of shell is more even, and the support of shell to waterproof glue is more firm, thereby, can further improve electronic equipment's waterproof performance. In addition, compared with the process technology that the inner shell and the outer shell are both formed by metal powder injection molding, the process technology has the effect of lower cost.
Detailed Description
The technical solution in the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The female connector of the embodiment of the present application can be applied to any Type of connector, and the embodiment of the present application is not limited in any way, for example, the female connector may be Type-C, Type-a or Type-B.
The female connector is arranged in the electronic device, and the electronic device can be various possible devices provided with the female connector, for example, the electronic device can be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a watch or a wearable device. Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application. Referring to fig. 1, the electronic device 100 includes a housing 101, a socket 101-1 provided on the housing 101, and a dock connector 200 mounted on the housing 101, and optionally, the electronic device 100 further includes a screen 102. For example, if the electronic device is a mobile phone, the housing 101 may be understood as a middle frame or a rear housing of the mobile phone.
The male connector connected with the external device is inserted into the female connector 200 through the socket 101-1, so as to realize the connection between the external device and the electronic device, and thus, the electronic device can be charged by using the external device or data transmission between the external device and the electronic device can be realized.
The female connector is mounted on an electronic device, and when the electronic device is immersed in water, water may enter the interior of the electronic device through a socket provided on the electronic device, causing damage to the electronic device.
Based on this, this application embodiment provides a female connector, this female connector includes shell, tongue piece and waterproof circle, assembles waterproof circle on the terminal surface of female connector's shell, with the terminal surface of waterproof circle and the casing of electronic equipment sealing fit to the gap between the casing of sealed female connector and the casing of electronic equipment, can prevent the inside of water infiltration electronic equipment, with the waterproof performance that improves electronic equipment.
For convenience of description, the sealing manner between the end face of the housing of the female connector and the chassis may be referred to as end face sealing.
Hereinafter, the female connector according to the embodiment of the present application will be described in detail.
First, a coordinate system of each drawing of the embodiment of the present application will be described. The y-direction may be understood as the length direction of the tongue of the female connector or the y-direction may be understood as the direction extending from one port to another port of the housing of the female connector. The z direction may be understood as a thickness direction or a height direction of the female connector, or may be understood as a thickness direction of an electronic device in which the female connector is mounted. The x-direction is perpendicular to the y-direction and the z-direction two by two.
Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the female connector 200 includes: an inner shell 210, an outer shell 220, a waterproof ring 230, and a tongue 240.
Referring to fig. 5, the inner casing 210 and the outer casing 220 are respectively formed as a cavity structure with two open ends, and then the inner casing 210 and the outer casing 220 are assembled into a whole. Wherein, the inner shell 210 includes a first surface 211, a second surface 212, the outer shell 220 includes a first surface 221, a second surface 222 (as shown in fig. 5C), the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 enclose a first structure (or referred to as a glue receiving slot), the second surface 212 of the inner shell 210 and the second surface 222 of the outer shell 220 are connected, for example, both the inner shell 210 and the outer shell 220 are made of metal materials, and the second surface 212 of the inner shell 210 and the second surface 222 of the outer shell 220 are connected by spot welding. With continued reference to fig. 3, the first surface 211 of the inner housing 210 is adjacent a first region 240-a of the tab 240, the first region 240-a being for connection to a male connector. Alternatively, the first region 240-A may be understood as a region for inserting or extracting a male connector. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 does not necessarily include a curved surface, and the first surface 221 may be planar and perpendicular to the y-direction, or perpendicular to the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210.
Referring to fig. 6A, the waterproof ring 230 is an annular structure, and with continued reference to fig. 3, the waterproof ring 230 is matched with a first structure defined by the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 of the female connector 200, the waterproof ring 230 includes an outer surface 233-2 that is not in contact with the inner shell 210 and the outer shell 220, and with reference to fig. 4, the outer surface 233-2 is used for sealing and matching with the casing 101 of the electronic device to achieve the waterproof performance of the electronic device, and correspondingly, the surface of the waterproof ring 220 that is in contact with the inner shell 210 and the outer shell 220 of the female connector 200 may be referred to as an inner surface of the waterproof ring 220 (refer to the related description below in detail.
It should be understood that the waterproof ring 230 may be a ring structure with any shape, which is not limited herein, for example, the ring structure may be a circular ring structure, an oval structure, a rectangular structure, or the like.
Illustratively, the sealing fit between the outer surface 233-2 of the waterproof ring 230 and the casing 101 of the electronic device may be an interference fit.
Illustratively, with continued reference to FIG. 4, the sealing area between the outer surface 233-2 of the waterproof ring 230 and the housing 101 of the electronic device is illustrated. The housing 101 of the electronic device is provided with a socket 101-1 for receiving the tongue 240, and the annular region 101-2 of the housing 101 is in sealing engagement with the outer surface 233-2 of the waterproof ring 230 (as shown in fig. 4B) to achieve an end-face seal, wherein the distance L1 between the inner edge 101-2A and the outer edge 101-2B of the annular region 101-2 of the housing 101 is understood as the distance between the inner edge and the outer edge of the projection of the outer surface 233-2 of the waterproof ring 230 on the xz plane. The projection of the outer surface 233-2 of the waterproof ring 230 on the xz plane is a ring shape, and the projection of the ring shape includes an inner edge and an outer edge, for example, if the projection of the ring shape is a circular ring, the radius of the inner edge of the circular ring can be referred to as the inner diameter of the circular ring, the radius of the outer edge of the circular ring can be referred to as the outer diameter of the circular ring, and the difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter is the distance between the inner edge and the outer edge of the circular ring.
Illustratively, to facilitate sealing between the outer surface 233-2 of the waterproof ring 230 and the casing 101, a distance L2 may be spaced between the socket 101-1 and the inner edge 101-2A of the annular region 101-2.
Alternatively, the waterproof ring 230 may be a silicone ring. In other words, the material of the waterproof ring 230 is silicone. The material of the waterproof ring can also be ultraviolet curing UV glue (UV glue for short). In this embodiment, the material of the waterproof ring is not limited.
Referring to fig. 2, the tongue 240 is provided inside the inner case 210, and the tongue 240 penetrates the inner case 210, the outer case 220, and the waterproof ring 230 in a direction (i.e., y-direction) extending from one end of the outer case 210 to the other end.
In the present embodiment, the structure of the outer shell 220 may be various, and accordingly, the first structure formed by the waterproof ring 230 formed on the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 has different shapes, and for example, the specific structure of the waterproof ring 230, the inner shell 210, the outer shell 220, and the first structure formed by the waterproof ring 230 formed on the first surface 220 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 will be described in detail below.
Structure 1
In one possible implementation, the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 are in a first structure, the second surface 212 of the inner shell 210 and the second surface 222 of the outer shell 220 are connected (as shown in fig. 5C), the waterproof ring 230 includes a first inner surface 232-1, a second inner surface 232-2 and an outer surface 233-2 (as shown in fig. 6A and 6B), the first inner surface 232-1 and the second inner surface 232-2 of the waterproof ring 230 enclose a second structure, the second structure is matched with the first structure enclosed by the first surface 220 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 (as shown in fig. 3), and the first structure is a concave structure and the second structure is a convex structure.
Referring to fig. 5A and 5B, a first structure may be formed at an interface of the first surface 211 of the inner housing 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer housing 220 of the female connector 200, and with continued reference to fig. 5C, the first structure includes the first surface 211 of the inner housing 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer housing 220, and the first structure formed by the two interfaces may be referred to as a glue receiving groove for receiving the first inner surface 232-1 and the second inner surface 232-2 of the waterproof ring 230.
Thus, the first structure is formed on the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell of the female connector, and the waterproof ring is formed on the first structure through glue dispensing. The glue can be liquid silica gel, ultraviolet light polymerization glue or other materials capable of forming a waterproof ring. On one hand, compared with the formed waterproof ring which is directly assembled, the waterproof ring formed in a dispensing mode can be better attached to the inner shell and the outer shell of the female connector, glue overflow can be formed at the junction of the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell, and the possibility of water inflow of a gap between the inner shell and the outer shell is reduced; on the other hand, water can be through waterproof circle and inner shell, in the regional infiltration of shell contact goes into electronic equipment, form waterproof circle on first structure through the point is glued, can increase waterproof circle and inner shell, the area of contact of shell, in order to increase the distance that water flows through, for example, water need pass through the first surface of inner shell or the first surface of shell in proper order, just finally probably get into electronic equipment's inside, like this, the inside degree of difficulty of water infiltration electronic equipment has been increased in the intangible, thereby, electronic equipment's waterproof stability has been improved, electronic equipment's water-proof effects has been improved.
As a refinement of the present embodiment, the inner and outer shells 210 and 220 may be made of a metal material, such as iron. The inner and outer shells 210 and 220 may be formed by stamping, and then the inner and outer shells 210 and 220 may be assembled by spot welding.
In a conventional socket connector, in a process of forming the socket connector, an inner shell and an outer shell forming a glue receiving slot are integrated into a whole, and are formed by metal powder injection molding (i.e., MIM process technology), and the MIM process is generally used to realize fabrication of extremely complex geometric components. The specific process comprises the following steps: the injection molding raw material is prepared by mixing, heating, granulating and other processes by utilizing ultrafine metal powder and a binding agent, has fluidity, is molded into a green blank through a high-precision special mold (an injection molding machine), and is subjected to processes of dewaxing, sintering and the like to prepare the metal part with a complex shape. Thus, the cost of using this prior art is high.
The utility model provides a female seat connector makes inner shell, shell respectively through using comparatively simple technology (like the punching press), assembles it again (like spot welding), and the first surface of inner shell and the first surface of shell are connected and are formed first structure, form waterproof circle on this first structure through the point is glued for the surface of the waterproof circle that does not contact with the first surface of inner shell and the first surface of shell and electronic equipment's casing sealing fit, in order to realize end face seal. On one hand, the end face between the outer surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment is sealed, and the first surface of the inner shell of the female connector and the gap between the first surface of the outer shell and the shell of the electronic equipment can be sealed to prevent water from permeating into the electronic equipment, so that the waterproof performance of the electronic equipment is improved; on the other hand, because the inner shell and the outer shell are manufactured respectively by using a simpler process and then assembled into a whole, the outer shell with the first structure is manufactured without adopting an MIM process technology with high cost and complex process, firstly, the cost caused by the process complexity of manufacturing the outer shell by the MIM process technology can be reduced, and secondly, compared with a structure for realizing radial sealing between the side surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment, the end surface sealing is realized between the outer surface of the waterproof ring and the shell of the electronic equipment, the size of the female connector in the thickness direction can be reduced, so that the size of the electronic equipment in the thickness direction is reduced, and the size of the socket configured on the electronic equipment in the thickness direction is favorably reduced.
The waterproof ring 230 may have various shapes, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application. Specifically, the embodiment of the present application does not limit the shape of the outer end surface 233-2 of the waterproof ring 230. For example, with continued reference to FIG. 6, the outer surface 233-2 of the waterproof ring 230 may be curved, alternatively, the outer surface 233-2 may also be planar.
Structure 2
In one possible implementation, as shown in fig. 7, the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 enclose a first structure, the second surface 212 of the inner shell 210 and the second surface 222 of the outer shell 220 are connected, the waterproof ring 230 includes a first inner surface 232-1, a second inner surface 232-2, and an outer surface 233-2 (as shown in fig. 8A and 8B), the first inner surface 232-1 and the second inner surface 232-2 of the waterproof ring 230 enclose a second structure, and the second structure matches the first structure enclosed by the first surface 220 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220
Unlike the structure 1, the first surface 221 of the outer case 220 in the structure 2 is perpendicular to the first surface 211 of the inner case 210. Specifically, as shown in fig. 7A, the outer shell 220 may be formed by metal powder injection molding (i.e., MIM process technology) to form an MIM outer shell, and the inner shell 210 may be formed by stamping to form a metal inner shell. Compared with the inner shell and the outer shell which are both formed by the MIM process technology, the composite material still has the effect of lower cost. Alternatively, as shown in fig. 7B, for example, after the bent metal outer shell 220 is formed by stamping (e.g., 220 in fig. 5), the bent portion of the outer shell 220 is combined with the plastic outer shell 223, for example, the outer shell is placed in a mold that can be injection molded, so that the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 is perpendicular to the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210, and the inner shell 210 can still be formed into a metal inner shell by stamping. Still alternatively, as shown in fig. 7C, for example, the outer shell 220 may be formed by stamping a metal material, so that the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 is perpendicular to the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210, and the inner shell 210 may still be formed by stamping.
Therefore, the female seat connector of this application embodiment sets up the first surface into the first surface of perpendicular to inner shell through the first surface with the shell for after female seat connector and quick-witted shell terminal surface are sealed, the atress between the first internal surface of waterproof circle and the first surface of shell is more even, and the shell is more firm to the support of waterproof glue, thereby, can further improve electronic equipment's waterproof performance.
It should be noted that in other embodiments, the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 and the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 may be approximately perpendicular, or, not necessarily, perpendicular, and may form other angles (e.g., 110 °, 70 °). That is to say, as long as the inclination angle of the shell is matched with (for example, parallel to) the inclination angle of the chassis, the waterproof device can have the effects that after the female connector is sealed with the end face of the chassis, the stress between the first inner surface of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the shell is more uniform, and the shell supports the waterproof glue more stably.
It should be understood that the above structures 1 and 2 are only illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of the present application, and any structure that can form the first structure at the interface of the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell is within the scope of the embodiments of the present application.
Further, in the first structure enclosed by the first surface of the inner case and the first surface of the outer case, if the molded rubber ring is directly sleeved on the first structure, a gap may be left between the first surface of the inner case and the first surface of the outer case, and this possible gap is also a way for water to penetrate into the electronic device, so in order to seal this possible gap, the embodiments of the present application further provide the following structure to further improve the sealing effect.
Specifically, the waterproof ring is formed on the first structure in a dispensing manner, and the waterproof ring can also be composed of a first part and a second part. Illustratively, the first portion 250 may be an adhesive layer and the second portion 260 may be a molded rubber ring. Fig. 9A is a schematic structural view of a partial area a of the female connector in the yz plane, wherein the partial area a can be understood as an area where the first structure formed by the inner shell and the outer shell and the waterproof ring are matched with each other by referring to the label of fig. 3.
Referring to fig. 9A, in one possible implementation, first portion 250 of waterproof ring 230 is an adhesive layer and second portion 260 is a molded rubber ring. The first portion 250 includes a first inner surface 232-1, a second inner surface 232-2, and a third inner surface 252-1, and the second portion 260 includes a fourth inner surface 264-1, a fifth inner surface 264-2, and an outer surface 233-2. The third inner surface 252-1 of the first portion 250 mates with the fourth inner surface 264-1 and the fifth inner surface 264-2 of the second portion, and the first inner surface 232-1 and the second inner surface 232-2 closely fit with the first structure formed by the first surface 211 of the inner casing 210 and the first surface of the outer casing 220.
In the process of manufacturing the female connector, the first portion 250 of the waterproof ring 230 may be formed by dispensing on the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220, and then the molded second portion 260 may be pressed on the first portion 250.
Therefore, the first part of the waterproof ring is arranged between the second part of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the inner shell and between the second part of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the outer shell, the first part can be a viscous layer formed by dispensing, and a gap of a first structure formed by the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell in a surrounding mode can be effectively sealed, so that the waterproof effect of the electronic equipment is further improved. Furthermore, the first portion of the flashing ring may also improve the adhesion between the flashing ring and the first structure to better secure the flashing ring to the first structure.
Illustratively, the adhesive material of the waterproof ring first portion 250 may be an ultraviolet light curing (UV) glue. In the process of assembling the waterproof ring 230 on the first structure formed by the first surfaces 211 and 220 of the inner and outer housings 210 and 220 of the female connector, UV glue may be coated on the first surfaces 211 and 221 of the inner and outer housings 210 and 220, and the first portion 250 is formed by ultraviolet irradiation and curing, so as to closely adhere the first and second inner surfaces 232-1 and 232-2 of the waterproof ring 230 to the first structure formed by the first surfaces 211 and 220 of the inner and outer housings 210 and 220.
If the outer shell 220 is configured in the shape of the structure 2 (as shown in fig. 7A and 7B), i.e. the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 is perpendicular to the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210, it can be referred to fig. 9B that the first portion 250 of the waterproof ring 230 is an adhesive layer and the second portion 260 is a molded rubber ring. The first portion 250 includes a first inner surface 232-1, a second inner surface 232-2, and a third inner surface 252-1, and the second portion 260 includes a fourth inner surface 264-1, a fifth inner surface 264-2, and an outer surface 233-2. The third inner surface 252-1 of the first portion 250 mates with the fourth inner surface 264-1 and the fifth inner surface 264-2 of the second portion, and the first inner surface 232-1 and the second inner surface 232-2 closely fit with the first structure formed by the first surface 211 of the inner casing 210 and the first surface of the outer casing 220.
In the process of manufacturing the female connector, the first portion 250 of the waterproof ring 230 may be formed by dispensing on the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220, and then the molded second portion 260 may be pressed on the first portion 250.
Therefore, the first part of the waterproof ring is arranged between the second part of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the inner shell and between the second part of the waterproof ring and the first surface of the outer shell, the second part can be a viscous layer formed by dispensing, and a gap of a first structure formed by the first surface of the inner shell and the first surface of the outer shell in a surrounding mode can be effectively sealed, so that the waterproof effect of the electronic equipment is further improved. Furthermore, the first portion of the flashing ring may also improve the adhesion between the flashing ring and the first structure to better secure the flashing ring to the first structure.
Illustratively, the adhesive material of the waterproof ring first portion 250 may be an ultraviolet light curing (UV) glue. In the process of assembling the waterproof ring 230 on the first structure formed by the first surfaces 211 and 220 of the inner and outer housings 210 and 220 of the female connector, UV glue may be coated on the first surfaces 211 and 221 of the inner and outer housings 210 and 220, and the first portion 250 is formed by ultraviolet irradiation and curing, so as to closely adhere the first and second inner surfaces 232-1 and 232-2 of the waterproof ring 230 to the first structure formed by the first surfaces 211 and 220 of the inner and outer housings 210 and 220.
In the process of realizing data transmission or charging through the female connector, because the male connector is metal, if the inner shell and the outer shell of the female connector are also metal, electromagnetic waves may be generated by the metal of the male connector and the metal of the inner shell and the outer shell, and when the antenna is arranged at a position close to the female connector, the electromagnetic waves generated by the female connector may affect the performance of the antenna.
Therefore, the inner and outer shells 210 and 220 may be plastic inner and outer shells. In other words, the material of the inner and outer shells 210 and 220 is plastic.
Like this, through setting up inner shell, the shell with female connector into plastic inner shell, plastic shell, realizing data transmission or the in-process that charges through female connector, can avoid metallic shell and public head to produce the electromagnetic wave to reduce the influence to the antenna performance, improve electronic equipment's antenna performance.
The above-mentioned female connector according to the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail with reference to fig. 2 to 9, and the following description is made in detail with reference to fig. 1 to 9 for the electronic device mounted with the female connector according to the embodiment of the present invention. For example, the electronic device may be the electronic device shown in fig. 1, and the female connector may be a female connector corresponding to the structure shown in any one of fig. 2 to 9.
With continued reference to fig. 1 and 4A, the electronic device includes a housing 101 and a female connector 200, the female connector 200 including: an inner shell 210, an outer shell 220, a waterproof ring 230, and a tongue 240.
Referring to fig. 2 to 9, the inner housing 210 and the outer housing 220 are respectively formed as a cavity with two open ends, a first surface 211 of the inner housing 210 and a first surface 221 of the outer housing 220, and a first region 240-a near the tongue 240, the first region 240-a being used for connecting a male connector; the waterproof ring 230 is of an annular structure, is formed at the junction of the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 through dispensing, and is in sealing fit with the outer surface 233-2 of the waterproof ring 230 and the machine shell 101, which are not in contact with the inner shell 210 and the outer shell 220; the tongue 240 is disposed inside the inner case 210, fixedly coupled to the inner case 210, and the tongue 240 penetrates the inner case 210 and the waterproof ring 230 in a direction (i.e., y-direction) extending from one end to the other end of the inner case 210.
For specific description of each component, reference may be made to the above description, and for brevity, the description is not repeated here.
An embodiment of the present application further provides a method for manufacturing a female connector, and fig. 10 is a schematic flowchart of the method for manufacturing the female connector according to the embodiment of the present application.
With continuing reference to fig. 1-9 and with reference to fig. 10, the method includes:
and S310, respectively forming the inner shell 210 and the outer shell 220 of the cavity structure with two open ends.
And S320, connecting the outer shell and the inner shell into a whole through spot welding.
S330, the tongue 240 is fixedly connected to the inner case 210, and the tongue 240 penetrates through the inner case in a direction extending from one end of the inner case to the other end.
And S330, forming a waterproof ring 230 at the junction of the first surface 211 of the inner shell 210 and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 by dispensing, wherein the waterproof ring 230 comprises an outer surface 233-2 which is not in contact with the inner shell 210 and the outer shell 220, and the outer surface 233-2 is used for being in sealing fit with a chassis of an electronic device provided with a female connector, the first surface 211 of the inner shell and the first surface 221 of the outer shell 220 are close to a first area 240-A of the tongue piece 240, and the first area 240-A is used for being connected with a male connector.
In the present embodiment, the steps of the manufacturing method are not limited as long as the manufacturing of the female connector in the embodiment can be completed.
It should be noted that, in this embodiment, if the material that is not suitable for spot welding connection is used for the inner shell 210 and the outer shell 220, the inner shell 210 and the outer shell 220 may be connected by other existing methods, and the connection method of the inner shell 210 and the outer shell 220 is not limited in this embodiment.
It will be understood that where an element is described in embodiments herein as being "secured to" another element, the element may be secured directly or indirectly to the other element. One element described in an embodiment of the present application is "connected" to another element, and may be directly connected or indirectly connected. In the embodiments of the present application, the description that one element is in "contact" with another element may be direct contact or indirect contact, and in addition, the description that the embodiments of the present application refer to contact between two elements, it is understood that contact within an allowable range of mounting error may have a small gap due to the mounting error.
It is also understood that one direction described in the embodiments of the present application as being "parallel" or "perpendicular" to another direction may be understood as being "approximately parallel" or "approximately perpendicular".
The above description is only for the specific embodiments of the present application, but the scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of the changes or substitutions within the technical scope of the present application, and shall be covered by the scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.