TWI509895B - Card connector device and electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Description

Electronic card connection device and electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic card connecting device and an electronic device.

A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is commonly found in mobile devices to store identification data of users who use mobile phone services. The SIM card is usually mounted on the mobile device with an electronic card connector.

Some electronic card connectors use a tray to carry a SIM card. In order to protect the electronic card and ensure the integrity of the data transmission, a detection switch is arranged inside the connector. During the tray insertion and removal process, the mobile device uses the detection switch to detect the tray and determine the position of the electronic card to switch the power supply and transmit the data.

Generally, when the tray is inserted, the contact pad of the electronic card contacts the terminal of the connector, and the detecting switch first switches to power off. After the contact pad of the electronic card contacts the terminal of the connector, the detecting switch is switched to start. powered by. When the tray is pulled out, when the contact pad of the electronic card contacts the terminal of the connector, the detecting switch will first switch to power off. After the contact pad of the electronic card is separated from the terminal of the connector, the detecting switch is switched to start supplying power. .

Since the detection switch is switched when the tray is moved, if the detection switch is improperly switched when the tray is moved or the tray is inserted and removed too fast, the detection switch cannot be switched in time, which may cause the electronic card to be in contact with the terminal. At that time, the terminal was supplying power or transmitting data, which caused the data of the mobile device to be damaged, and even the circuit of the electronic card or the mobile device was damaged. In addition, the detection switch switches when the tray moves, which may cause power supply and data transmission when the electronic card and the terminal are not completely in contact, resulting in damage to the data or circuit of the electronic card or the mobile device.

In view of the foregoing, the present invention correspondingly provides an electronic card connection device and an electronic device. Device.

An embodiment of the invention discloses an electronic card connection device. The electronic card connection device can include a connector, an electronic card tray, and at least one switch. The connector includes at least one terminal block and a housing, wherein the housing and the at least one terminal block define a docking space. The electronic card tray can be plugged into the connector's docking space. The electronic card tray may include at least one electronic card placement slot, a mounting seat located before the at least one electronic card placement slot, and an operating handle pivotally connected to the mounting base. The switch can be positioned beside the rotation range of the operation handle of the electronic card tray, and partially protrudes into the rotation range, so that the rotation of the operation handle can switch the state of the switch.

In an embodiment, the handle of the electronic card tray includes at least one switch actuating member, wherein the at least one switch actuating member is for pressing the switch.

In one embodiment, the electronic card tray includes a first electronic card slot and a second electronic card slot respectively located on opposite sides of the electronic card tray, and the operating handle includes two upper and lower switch switches. Pieces.

In an embodiment, the handle of the electronic card tray includes a pivoting portion, a locking portion and a pushing portion. The handle can pivotally mount the mount with a pivot. The push-opening portion can be used to rotate the operating handle. The locking portion is used to lock the operating handle to the mounting seat. The locking portion and the pushing portion are respectively located on opposite sides of the pivoting portion.

In one embodiment, the electronic card tray includes a concave portion and an elastic convex portion, wherein one of the concave portion and the elastic convex portion is a locking portion, and the other of the concave portion and the elastic convex portion is disposed at the mounting seat. The operating handle locks the operating handle by engaging the elastic protrusion with the concave portion.

In an embodiment, the pivoting portion of the electronic card tray includes a rotating shaft portion and a fastening portion connecting the rotating shaft portion, wherein the fastening portion fixes the operating handle to the mounting seat.

In an embodiment, the electronic card tray includes a holding piece, wherein the holding piece presses the fastening portion of the pivoting portion.

In one embodiment, the electronic card tray includes an insulating frame and a metal base plate integrally molded with the insulating frame.

In an embodiment, the insulating frame of the electronic card tray comprises a peripheral wall, at least one electronic card receiving slot is defined by the metal bottom plate and the peripheral wall, and a part of the insulating frame is formed before the at least one electronic card placing slot. seat.

In an embodiment, the metal bottom plate of the electronic card tray includes a pivot hole and the foregoing The elastic protrusion has a pivotal portion of the electronic card tray pivotally connected to the pivot hole.

In one embodiment, the metal backplane of the electronic card tray includes at least one bump, wherein the bump protrudes from one of the insulating frame bodies corresponding to the sidewall surface, and the bump can be used to hold the electronic card tray in the connector.

In one embodiment, the connector includes at least one latching portion, wherein the bump of the electronic card tray and the latching portion are snapped to hold the inserted electronic card tray.

In one embodiment, each side of the terminal block of the connector includes a first fastening portion and a first limiting portion, and each side of the housing of the connector includes a second fastening portion and a second portion. The limiting portion, wherein the first fastening portion and the corresponding second fastening portion are engaged with each other and the clearance is matched, and the first limiting portion and the corresponding second limiting portion are engaged with each other and the clearance is matched.

In one embodiment, the housing of the connector includes at least one support for supporting the electronic card tray, wherein the at least one support extends at least partially obliquely along the insertion direction of the electronic card tray.

In some embodiments, the switch includes a movable member, a fixing member and an insulator, the movable member includes a clamping portion, wherein the fixing member is at least partially embedded in the insulator, the insulator is sandwiched between the clamping portion and electrically isolated The movable member and the fixing member.

In some embodiments, the switch includes a movable member, a fixing member and an insulator, the fixing member includes a clamping portion, wherein the movable member is partially embedded in the insulator, the insulator is sandwiched between the clamping portion and electrically isolated The movable member and the fixing member.

In some embodiments, the electronic card connecting device includes two switches, the two switches include two movable members, a fixing member and an insulator, wherein the fixing member includes a clamping portion, and the two movable members are partially embedded in the insulator. The insulator is sandwiched between the clamping portion and electrically isolates the two movable members from the fixing member, wherein one of the two switches is located in front of the connector, and the other of the two switches is located in front of the connector.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a casing having an opening, a circuit board, and the electronic card connecting device of any of the above embodiments, wherein the connector and the at least one switch are disposed on the circuit board, and the electronic card tray is slave The opening of the case is inserted into the connector.

In at least some embodiments of the present invention, the switch of the electronic card connecting device is switched by the operating portion instead of being switched by the moving electronic card tray, thereby ensuring complete switching of the power or the signal, and avoiding improper switching of the switch. Causing electronic devices, electronic cards or storing data damage.

1, 1'‧‧‧ electronic devices

2‧‧‧Electronic card connection device

3‧‧‧Circuit board

4, 4'‧‧‧ switch

4"‧‧‧ switch group

4a, 4b‧‧‧ switch

5‧‧‧Connector

6, 6'‧‧‧Electronic card tray

7‧‧‧ objects

8‧‧‧Electronic card

11‧‧‧Shell

41, 41', 41a, 41b‧‧‧ movable parts

42, 42', 42" ‧ ‧ fixed parts

43, 43', 43" ‧ ‧ insulators

44‧‧‧ Frame Department

51‧‧‧Dock space

52‧‧‧ terminal block

53‧‧‧Shell

54‧‧‧Detention Department

60‧‧‧Rotation range

61a, 61b‧‧‧electronic card slot

62‧‧‧ Mounting

63, 63'‧‧‧ operation handle

64‧‧‧Insulated frame

65‧‧‧Metal floor

66‧‧‧Resistance block

67‧‧‧Bumps

68‧‧‧ horizontal gap

111‧‧‧ openings

411‧‧‧ Pressing Department

412‧‧‧Clamping Department

421‧‧‧Contact points

422‧‧‧Clamping Department

521‧‧‧First fastening

522‧‧‧First Limitation

523‧‧‧Metal frame

524‧‧‧Insulated body

525‧‧‧terminal

531‧‧‧Second Fastener

532‧‧‧Second Limitation

533‧‧‧Support

621‧‧‧ pivot hole

622‧‧‧ mounting holes

623‧‧‧ Holding film

624‧‧‧Flexible protrusions

625‧‧‧ Groove

631‧‧‧ pivotal

632‧‧‧Locking Department

633‧‧‧ pushed open

634‧‧‧ mark

635‧‧‧ opposite end

636‧‧‧ front end

637‧‧‧ front end

638‧‧‧First rear end, first switch actuator

639‧‧‧Second rear end, second switch actuator

641‧‧‧Wall

642‧‧‧ convex

651‧‧‧ accommodating slots

661‧‧‧ Groove

1111‧‧‧Shell surface

5331‧‧‧Guide

5332‧‧‧Support

6311‧‧‧Rotary shaft

6312‧‧‧Card Department

6313‧‧‧Bevel

1 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card connection device.

2 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card tray.

3 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating an electronic card tray.

4 is another exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating an electronic card tray.

FIG. 5A is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card tray. FIG.

Figure 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 901-901 of Figure 5A.

Figure 5C is a cross-sectional view taken along line 902-902 of Figure 5A.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a switch.

FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card connection device.

Figure 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 903-903 of Figure 7A.

FIG. 7C is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the invention, illustrating an electronic card connection device.

Figure 7D is a cross-sectional view taken along line 904-904 of Figure 7C.

FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card connection device.

Figure 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 905-905 of Figure 8A.

9A is a schematic view of another embodiment of the present invention, illustrating another switch.

Figure 9B is an exploded view of the switch of Figure 9A.

FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the invention, wherein the switch and the connector are mounted on the circuit board.

Figure 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 906-906 of Figure 10A.

FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, which illustrates a circuit board, a connector, an electronic card tray, and a switch group of an electronic device.

FIG. 11B is another schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a circuit board, a connector, an electronic card tray, and a switch group of an electronic device.

FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the invention, illustrating a switch group.

FIG. 12B is another schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a switch group.

FIG. 12C is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a switch group.

13A to 13E are schematic views of the present invention, illustrating a step of withdrawing an electronic card tray from a connector.

Figure 14 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card connection device.

Figure 15 is a schematic illustration of an embodiment of the invention illustrating a connector.

Figure 16 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating a support member of a housing of a connector.

In some embodiments, an electronic card connection device is mounted on the electronic device, and the electronic card connection device includes a connector, an electronic card tray, and at least one switch. In the case where it is determined that the contact pads of the electronic card on the electronic card tray firmly contact the corresponding terminals of the connector, the switch is switched, so that the use of the electronic device can be secured, and the data of the electronic device or the electronic card can be secured. . In some embodiments, the switch is switched after the electronic card tray is fully inserted, thereby preventing damage to the electronic device, the electronic card, or the stored data. In some embodiments, the electronic card tray performs switching at the contact terminals and without movement.

1 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card connection device 2. 2 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card tray 6. 3 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating an electronic card tray 6. Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic card connecting device 2 includes at least one switch 4, a connector 5, and an electronic card tray 6. The electronic card tray 6 can be plugged into the connector 5. The electronic card tray 6 is partially movable after being inserted into the connector 5 to switch the switch 4 to control the power supply and signal transmission of the connector 5.

Referring to FIG. 1, the connector 5 can be disposed on a circuit board 3 and includes at least one terminal block 52 and a housing 53. At least one of the terminal block 52 and the housing 53 can define a docking space 51. The electronic card tray 6 can be inserted into the docking space 51 of the connector 5.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 13B, the electronic card tray 6 may have at least one electronic card placement slot 61a or 61b, a mount 62, and an operating handle 63. At least one electronic card placement slot 61a or 61b can accommodate at least one electronic card (such as, but not limited to, a SIM card). The mount 62 can be positioned in front of at least one of the electronic card placement slots 61a or 61b. The operating handle 63 is pivotally coupled to the mount 62 and is rotatable to form a range of rotation 60, as shown in Figure 13B.

Referring to Figures 1 and 13B, the switch 4 can be disposed beside the rotational range 60 of the operating handle 63 and partially protrude into the rotational range 60 such that rotation of the operating handle 63 can switch the state of the switch 4 (from open to closed or From closed to open).

Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the electronic card tray 6 can carry at least one electronic card. The electronic card tray 6 defines at least one electronic card placement slot 61a or 61b. In one embodiment, the electronic card tray 6 includes a first electronic card slot 61a and a second electronic card slot 61b, wherein the first electronic card slot 61a and the second electronic card slot 61b are disposed. On the opposite sides of the electronic card tray 6, the electronic card tray 6 can be reversed on both sides, so that the first electronic card placement slot 61a or the second electronic card placement slot 61b that houses the electronic card faces downward to be inserted into the connection. Device 5. In one embodiment, the first electronic card placement slot 61a and the second electronic card placement slot 61b are used to place different electronic cards; however, the invention is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the first electronic card placement slot 61a and the second electronic card placement slot 61b can respectively place a nano SIM card and a micro SIM card.

Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the operating handle 63 can be used to assist in the insertion and removal of the electronic card tray 6. In one embodiment, one portion of the operating handle 63 constitutes the front end portion of the electronic card tray 6, and when the operating handle 63 is engaged with the mounting seat 62, the other portion of the operating handle 63 can be in the up and down direction with the mounting seat 62. The upper phase is superimposed.

In an embodiment, the mounting seat 62 defines the front side of the electronic card placement slot 61a or 61b. Therefore, when the electronic card is mounted on the electronic card receiving slot 61a or 61b, the mounting seat 62 can block the electronic card from falling forward. drop.

4 is another exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating an electronic card tray 6. As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , the operating handle 63 can include a pivoting portion 631 , a locking portion 632 and a pushing portion 633 . The locking portion 632 and the pushing portion 633 can be respectively located at the pivoting portion 631 . Opposite sides. The operating handle 63 is pivotally connected to the mounting seat 62 by a pivoting portion 631. Pushing the pushing portion 633 allows the operating handle 63 to be rotated by the pivoting portion 631. The locking portion 632 is used to lock the operating handle 63 to the mounting seat 62.

Referring to FIG. 3, the pushing portion 633 of the operating handle 63 may include an indicator 634. The indicator 634 is used to indicate the position on the operating handle 63. In an embodiment, the indicia 634 includes a recess. In an embodiment, the indicia 634 includes a protrusion.

In an embodiment, the pivoting portion 631 is a convex operating handle 63 that is at least partially a pivot. In another embodiment, the pivoting portion 631 can be a pivot hole.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the mounting seat 62 can include a pivot hole 621, and the pivoting portion 631 of the operating handle 63 can be pivotally connected to the pivot hole 621.

In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 , the pivoting portion 631 of the operating handle 63 includes a rotating shaft portion 6311 and a locking portion 6312 of the connecting rotating shaft portion 6311 . The shaft portion 6311 can pass through the pivot hole 621 and rotate within the pivot hole 621. The locking portion 6312 can fix the operating handle 63 to the mounting seat 62 after the pivot portion 6311 is mounted on the pivot hole 621, so that the operating handle 63 is not easily separated from the mounting seat 62. In an embodiment, the trim portion 6312 has only a partial cross-sectional dimension that is larger than the pivot hole 621. In an embodiment, the locking portion 6312 is larger than the pivot hole 621.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the mount 62 can include a mounting aperture 622. The mounting hole 622 is connected to the pivot hole 621 and larger than the pivot hole 621. The mounting hole 622 allows the locking portion 6312 of the pivoting portion 631 to pass through, so that the rotating shaft portion 6311 can be mounted on the pivot hole 621. Since the locking portion 6312 is larger than the pivot hole 621, the operating handle 63 does not come off the mounting seat 62.

FIG. 5A is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card tray 6. Figure 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 901-901 of Figure 5A. Figure 5C is a cross-sectional view taken along line 902-902 of Figure 5A. Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the electronic card tray 6 or the mount 62 may include a holding piece 623. After the pivot portion 6311 of the pivoting portion 631 of the operating handle 63 is mounted on the pivot hole 621, the holding piece 623 presses the locking portion 6312 to prevent the pivoting portion 631 from moving back to the mounting hole 622, causing the locking portion 6312 to The mounting hole 622 is passed out, and an accident occurs in which the operating handle 63 is disengaged from the mounting seat 62. In an embodiment, the holding piece 623 is made of metal, but the invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, in an embodiment, the pivoting portion 631 can include a sloped surface 6313, wherein the holding piece 623 is pressed against the inclined surface 6313, and the pivoting portion 631 of the operating handle 63 is held in the pivot hole. Within 621.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 5C, the locking portion 632 allows the operating handle 63 to be held by the mounting seat 62, so that the operating handle 63 cannot move freely away from the mounting seat 62. In an embodiment, the locking portion 632 includes a recess, the mounting seat 62 includes a resilient projection 624, and the handle 63 is The elastic protrusion 624 is engaged with the locking portion 632 (or the recess) to fix the operating handle 63. When the electronic card tray 6 is assembled in the connector 5, the elastic protrusion 624 is engaged with the locking portion 632, so that the operating handle 63 cannot be freely moved; however, the invention is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the locking portion 632 includes a convex portion, and the mounting seat 62 is provided with a corresponding concave portion. In an embodiment, the elastic protrusion 624 is formed on a metal piece, but the invention is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the ends of the metal sheet are fixed. In one embodiment, one end of the metal sheet is a free end.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a switch 4. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the switch 4 can be disposed on the circuit board 3. The switch 4 can include a movable member 41, a fixing member 42, and an insulator 43. The switch 4 can be switched; the movable member 41 can be moved to contact the fixed member 42, or the movable member 41 can be moved away from the fixed member 42. The insulator 43 is used to electrically isolate the movable member 41 from the fixing member 42.

In an embodiment, the combination of the movable member 41, the fixing member 42 and the insulator 43 can be integrally molded and electrically connected to the circuit board 3, but the invention is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the movable member 41 can include a clamping portion 412, wherein the insulator 43 can be sandwiched by the clamping portion 412. In an embodiment, the fixture 42 can be at least partially embedded in the insulator 43.

In an embodiment, the fixture 42 includes a contact point 421. When the combination of the fixing member 42 and the insulator 43 and the movable member 41 are assembled, the movable member 41 can contact the contact point 421; however, the invention is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the switch 4 is a normally closed switch. In an embodiment, the switch 4 is a normally open switch.

In an embodiment, the switch 4 is separate from the connector 5. In one embodiment, the switch 4 is integrated with the connector 5 such that the switch 4 is more convenient to install with the connector 5 and the relative positions of the two are more accurate.

Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, in an embodiment, the movable member 41 includes a pressing portion 411. When the switch 4 is mounted, the pressing portion 411 can partially protrude from the circuit board 3. The pressing portion 411 may partially protrude into the rotation range 60 such that the operating handle 63 can press the pressing portion 411. When the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5 and the operating handle 63 does not contact the pressing portion 411, the pressing portion 411 is not pressed, and the switch 4 is maintained in a normal state (normally closed or normally open, and in the present embodiment) In the example, it is normally closed). When the operating handle 63 is engaged with the mount 62, the pressing portion 411 is pressed, and at this time, the switch 4 is switched.

Referring to FIGS. 7C and 7D, when the electronic card tray 6 is to be taken out from the connector 5, the push-opening portion 633 of the operating handle 63 is pushed to rotate the operating handle 63. When the operating handle 63 is moved away from the position where the switch 4 is located, the movable member 41 returns to the position where it was not pressed, and contacts the fixing member 42. At this time, the electronic device 1 detects the switching of the switch 4, and completes the access of the signal before the electronic card tray 6 is pulled out (the electronic card 8 still contacts the terminal of the connector 5). The switch can be switched by the movement of the operating handle 63 so that the electronic card tray 6 can interrupt the power and complete the signal access before it is initially pulled out or moved. Therefore, the electronic device 1 can have a longer delay and can ensure complete switching of power or signals.

Further, referring to FIGS. 7A to 7D, after the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5, before the operation handle 63 is pressed by the switch 4 (FIG. 7C), the electronic card 8 has contacted the terminals of the connector 5. Subsequently, after the operation handle 63 is rotated and the switch 4 is pressed (FIG. 7B), the electronic device 1 starts to supply power or access signals to the electronic card 8. In this way, it can be ensured that the electronic card 8 has contacted the terminals of the connector 5 before power supply or signal access, and the power or signal switching can be ensured.

Referring to FIGS. 7A, 7B, 8A and 8B, in an embodiment, the electronic card tray 6 includes a first electronic card placement slot 61a and a second electronic card placement slot 61b, wherein the first electronic The card placement slot 61a can receive the first electronic card, and the second electronic card slot 61b can receive the second electronic card. The first electronic card can be the same as or different from the second electronic card. When the operation handle 63 is formed when the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5, the switch 4 can be pressed regardless of whether the first electronic card placement slot 61a or the second electronic card placement slot 61b faces upward. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5 after the second electronic card placement slot 61b receives the second electronic card, and the first electronic card placement slot 61a is on. When the operating handle 63 is rotated toward the mounting seat 62 and moved to the position of the switch 4, the operating handle 63 presses the switch 4. As shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5 after the first electronic card placement slot 61a receives the first electronic card, and the second electronic card placement slot 61b is upward. When the operating handle 63 is rotated toward the mounting seat 62 and moved to the position of the switch 4, the operating handle 63 presses the switch 4.

Referring to FIG. 2, in an embodiment, the operating handle 63 can include a front end portion 637, a first rear end portion (or first switch actuator) 638, and a second rear end portion (or a second switch actuation). Piece) 639. The front end face 636 of the operating handle 63 is located on the front end portion 637, and the second switch actuating member 639 overlaps the portion of the first switch actuating member 638 in the vertical (or upper and lower) directions. When the operating handle 63 is engaged with the mounting seat 62, a portion of the mounting seat 62 will be interposed between the first switching actuator 638 and the first Between the two switch actuators 639.

Referring to FIG. 2, the mounting seat 62 can be formed with a recess 625 into which the second switch actuating member 639 can be inserted when the operating handle 63 is engaged with the mounting seat 62. The groove 625 can be disposed corresponding to the position of the switch 4, so that the switch 4 is not switched before the operating handle 63 is not engaged with the mounting seat 62; and when the operating handle 63 is engaged with the mounting seat 62, the second switch is actuated 639 The switch 4 is pressed to switch the switch 4. On the other hand, when the electronic card tray 6 is flipped over the connector 5, the switch 4 is not switched until the operating handle 63 is engaged with the mount 62. When the operating handle 63 is engaged with the mount 62, the first switch actuator 638 will press the switch 4 to switch the switch 4. Since the operating handle 63 has the first switch actuating member 638 and the second switch actuating 639, the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector upwardly with the first electronic card receiving slot 61a or the second electronic card receiving slot 61b. The handle 63 can switch the switch 4.

FIG. 9A is a schematic view of another embodiment of the present invention, illustrating another switch 4'. Figure 9B is an exploded view of the switch 4' of Figure 9A. FIG. 10A is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the switch 4' and the connector 5 are mounted on the circuit board 3. Figure 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 906-906 of Figure 10A. Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, the switch 4' includes a movable member 41', a fixing member 42', and an insulator 43'. The movable member 41' can be contacted or moved away from the fixing member 42'. The insulator 43' electrically isolates the movable member 41' and the fixing member 42'. In an embodiment, the combination of the movable member 41', the fixing member 42' and the insulator 43' may be integrally formed. In an embodiment, the fixing member 42' includes a clamping portion 422, wherein the insulator 43' can be sandwiched by the clamping portion 422. In an embodiment, the movable member 41' can be at least partially embedded in the insulator 43'.

As shown in FIG. 9B, in an embodiment, the fixture 42' can include a contact point 421. After the combination of the movable member 41' and the insulator 43' and the fixing member 42' are assembled, the movable member 41' can contact the contact point 421 of the fixing member 42'; however, the invention is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the switch 4' is a normally closed switch. In an embodiment, the switch 4' is a normally open switch.

The operating handle 63 can be used to switch the switch 4'. As shown in FIG. 10B, the movable member 41' includes a pressing portion 411. When the switch 4' is mounted, the pressing portion 411 can partially protrude into the rotation range 60 of the operating handle 63, so that the operating handle 63 can contact the pressing portion 411. In an embodiment, when the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5 and the operating handle 63 does not contact the pressing portion 411, the pressing portion 411 is not pressed, and the switch 4' is maintained in a normal state (normally closed or Normally open, but in the present embodiment is constant Closed). When the operating handle 63 is rotated past the pressing portion 411, the operating handle 63 pushes down the pressing portion 411, at which time the switch 4' is switched.

FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, which illustrates a circuit board 3, a connector 5, an electronic card tray 6', and a switch group 4" of an electronic device 1'. FIG. 11B is another schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. It exemplifies a circuit board 3 of an electronic device, a connector 5, an electronic card tray 6', and a switch group 4". 11A and 11B, the electronic device 1' includes a circuit board 3, a connector 5, an electronic card tray 6', and a switch group 4". The connector 5 is disposed on the circuit board 3. The connector 5 includes a plug. The electronic card tray 6' can be inserted into the docking space 51. The electronic card tray 6' includes an electronic card receiving slot 61a, a mounting seat 62 located in front of the electronic card receiving slot 61a, and a pivotal mounting seat 62. The operation handle 63'. The switch group 4" can detect whether there is an electronic card inserted into the electronic card tray 6', and can detect whether the connector 5 has the electronic card tray 6' inserted.

Referring to FIG. 11B, in an embodiment, an indication 634 may be disposed on the handle 63, wherein the indicator 634 includes a logo or indicator pattern for indicating a position to be pressed when the handle 63 is rotated.

FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram of a switch group 4" according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12B is another schematic diagram of a switch group 4" according to an embodiment of the present invention. 12C is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a switch block 4". Referring to FIGS. 12A through 12C, the switch block 4" includes two movable members 41a and 41b, a fixing member 42", and an insulator 43. ". Each of the movable members 41a or 41b and the fixing member 42" is combined into a switch (4a or 4b). The two movable members 41a, 41b and the fixing member 42" may be integrally formed with the combination of the insulator 43". The fixing member 42" may include a clip The holding portion 422, wherein the insulator 43" can be sandwiched by the clamping portion 422. In an embodiment, the movable member 41a or 41b can be at least partially embedded in the insulator 43". In one embodiment, the insulator 43" includes two separate insulating blocks.

As shown in FIG. 12C, the fixing member 42" may include two contact points 421, wherein if the switch (4a or 4b) is a normally closed switch, the movable member 41a or 41b respectively contacts the corresponding contact point 421 in a normal state; 4a or 4b) is a normally open switch, and the movable members 41a and 41b are separated from the corresponding contact points 421 in a normal state.

Referring to FIGS. 11A and 12B, the movable member 41a or 41b includes a pressing portion 411. The pressing portion 411 can partially protrude into the rotation range 60 of the operating handle 63'. The pressing portion 411 of the movable member 41a is disposed in front of the connector 5, so that when the electronic card tray 6' carrying the electronic card 8 is inserted into the connector At the time of the connector 5, the electronic card 8 presses the pressing portion 411 to switch the switch 4a. In this way, the electronic device 1' can detect that the inserted electronic card tray 6' has a carrying electronic card. Moreover, since the switch 4a is used to detect whether the electronic card tray 6' carries the electronic card 8, the electronic card tray 6' itself does not contact the pressing portion 411 of the movable member 41a in order to avoid misjudgment; that is, when the empty electronic card tray 6 is When the plug is connected, the switch 4a does not switch.

Further, the pressing portion 411 of the movable member 41b is not disposed in front of the connector 5. The pressing portion 411 of the movable member 41b can be disposed in front of the connector 5 and can be pressed to the position where the operating handle 63' is engaged with the mounting seat 62. Thus, the electronic device 1' starts to supply power or access signals to the electronic card 8 through the switching of the switch 4b.

In one embodiment, the two switches 4a and 4b of the switch block 4" are connected together. In another embodiment, the two switches 4a and 4b of the switch block 4" are separately separated.

The electronic card tray 6 can be easily removed from the connector 5 by a step of pushing, turning, pulling (Plat, Rotate, Pull; PRP) operating handle 63. Referring to FIG. 13A, the electronic card connecting device 2 can be mounted in an electronic device 1. The electronic device 1 may include a mobile device such as a tablet computer, a mobile phone or the like, but the invention is not limited thereto. The electronic device 1 can also be a non-mobile device. The electronic device 1 can include a circuit board 3 and a casing 11. The connector 5 of the electronic card connection device 2 can be disposed on the circuit board 3. The casing 11 includes an opening 111, and the opening 111 communicates with the insertion space 51 of the connector 5, so that the electronic card tray 6 can be inserted into the insertion space 51 of the connector 5 through the opening 111.

Referring to Figures 13A and 13B, the push-opening portion 633 of the operating handle 63 is found based on the indicator 634 on the operating handle 63. Then, the pushing portion 633 is pushed by any suitable object 7 (for example, a pen, a round rod, etc.), and the operating handle 63 is unlocked and rotated, so that the opposite end 635 of the pushing portion 633 on the operating handle 63 protrudes from the casing 11 In order to facilitate the user to grasp.

Referring to Fig. 13C, after the operating handle 63 is pushed open, the operating handle 63 can be further rotated until the operating handle 63 is approximately parallel to the insertion and removal direction of the electronic card tray 6. At this time, the pushing portion 633 of the operating handle 63 is located beside the connector 5.

Referring to FIG. 13D, the user can then grasp the operating handle 63 to pull the electronic card tray 6 out of the connector 5.

Referring to Fig. 13E, the electronic card tray 6 is then turned over, and the electronic card 8 positioned downward is placed upward to take the electronic card 8 out of the electronic card tray 6.

In an embodiment, the step of installing the electronic card 8 is to first install the electronic card 8. Go to the electronic card tray 6. Next, the electronic card tray 6 is turned over so that the electronic card 8 faces downward to electrically connect the terminals of the connector 5 located below. Then, the operating handle 63 is grasped, and the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5 from the opening 111 of the casing 11 until it is completely inserted. Thereafter, the operating handle 63 is pressed, and the operating handle 63 is rotated until the locking portion 632 of the operating handle 63 is engaged.

In an embodiment, the electronic card tray 6 can be removed from the connector 5 via the Push, Rotate, Pull (PRP) operating handle 63, so that the electronic card connecting device 2 does not need to be provided with a card ejecting mechanism, the electronic card The cost of the connection device 2 is low. In an embodiment, since the push-opening portion 633 is located in front of the electronic card tray 6 and has a wide range of surfaces for pressing by an easily accessible object such as a pen, a rod or a stick, it is not necessary to use a special withdrawal needle. It is convenient to use the electronic card connection device 2.

Referring to FIG. 13A, in an embodiment, when the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5 and the operating handle 63 is engaged with the mounting seat 62, the front end 636 of the operating handle 63 of the electronic card tray 6 and the opening of the casing 11 are opened. The casing surface 1111 near 111 constitutes a continuous surface, so that the appearance of the electronic device 1 is relatively smooth and beautiful.

Referring to FIG. 5A, in an embodiment, when the operating handle 63 is engaged with the mounting seat 62, the pushing portion 633 protrudes from the mounting seat 62 in the lateral direction (transverse direction of the electronic card tray insertion direction). It is easy to unlock and push open the handle 63.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic card tray 6 includes an insulating frame 64 and a metal bottom plate 65. The combination of the insulating frame 64 and the metal base plate 65 can be integrally molded. The insulating frame 64 may include a peripheral wall 641, wherein the peripheral wall 641 and the metal bottom plate 65 define at least one electronic card placement slot 61a or 61b. In an embodiment, the peripheral wall 641 and the metal bottom plate 65 define two electronic card placement slots 61a and 61b. The insulating frame 64 may further include a portion in which the portion is located before the electronic card placement slot 61a or 61b, and a portion of the portion constitutes the mount 62. In an embodiment, the peripheral wall 641 can be continuous. In an embodiment, the peripheral wall 641 can be broken.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4, in some embodiments, the metal base plate 65 includes a pivot hole 621. In some embodiments, the metal base plate 65 includes mounting holes 622. In some embodiments, the metal base plate 65 includes resilient projections 624. In some embodiments, the metal base plate 65 includes a retaining tab 623.

Figure 14 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an electronic card connection device. Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic card tray 6 includes a resisting block 66. Resisting block 66 is used for fixing The electronic card placed on the electronic card tray 6 makes the electronic card difficult to detach. The resisting block 66 can be disposed corresponding to at least one of the electronic card receiving slots 61a or 61b. The resisting block 66 may partially protrude into the corresponding electronic card receiving slot 61a or 61b. The resisting block 66 is flexible. In an embodiment, the abutment block 66 comprises rubber. Since the resisting block 66 can stabilize the electronic card, the electronic card is not displaced after being mounted in the electronic card receiving slot 61a or 61b.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, in an embodiment, the resisting block 66 includes two oppositely disposed grooves 661, and the electronic card tray 6 has two corresponding convex portions 642. After the resisting block 66 is mounted on the electronic card tray 6, each convex portion 642 is buckled in the corresponding recess 661 to fix the resisting block 66 or to ensure that the resisting block 66 protrudes corresponding to the corresponding electronic card receiving slot 61a or 61b. The distance.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, in an embodiment, the electronic card tray 6 includes a metal bottom plate 65, and the metal bottom plate 65 includes a receiving groove 651. The accommodating groove 651 is disposed corresponding to the resisting block 66. The resisting block 66 can be installed in the corresponding receiving groove 651. In an embodiment, the receiving groove 651 can clamp the corresponding resisting block 66.

Figure 15 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating a connector 5. As shown in FIG. 15, the connector 5 includes at least one terminal block 52 and a housing 53. Each of the side edges of the terminal block 52 includes a first fastening portion 521, and each side of the housing 53 includes a corresponding second fastening portion 531, wherein each of the first fastening portions 521 and the corresponding second fastening portion 521 The portions 531 can be snapped to each other with a clearance. The terminal block 52 is rotatable relative to the housing 53 at a combination of the first fastening portion 521 and the second fastening portion 531. Since the first fastening portion 521 and the second fastening portion 531 are gap-fitted, when the connector 5 is placed on the circuit board, the housing 53 and the terminal housing 52 are not mutually restrained and can be adjusted individually, thus ensuring The soldering portion of the housing 53 and the solder portion of the terminal block 52 are coplanar on the circuit board.

In an embodiment, the first fastening portion 521 includes a convex portion, and the second fastening portion 531 includes a buckle frame. In another embodiment, the first fastening portion 521 includes a buckle frame, and the second fastening portion 531 includes a convex portion. In an embodiment, the convex portion of the engaging buckle frame is a hook.

Referring to FIG. 15 , each side of the terminal block 52 can include a first limiting portion 522 , and each side of the housing 53 can include a corresponding second limiting portion 532 , wherein the first limiting portion 522 and The second limiting portion 532 is mutually engageable and has a clearance fit, and the limiting structure formed by the first limiting portion 522 and the second limiting portion 532 can limit the rotation of the terminal block 52 relative to the housing 53 .

In an embodiment, the first limiting portion 522 includes a convex portion, and the second limiting portion 532 includes a buckle frame. In an embodiment, the first limiting portion 522 includes a buckle frame, and the second limiting portion 532 contains a convex portion. In an embodiment, the convex portion of the engaging buckle frame is a hook.

As shown in FIG. 15 , the terminal block 52 includes a metal frame 523 , an insulative housing 524 , and a plurality of terminals 525 . The metal frame 523 is embedded and fixed to the insulative housing 524 , and the plurality of terminals 525 are embedded and fixed to the insulative housing 524 .

Figure 16 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the invention illustrating a support member 533 of the housing 53 of the connector 5. Referring to FIGS. 11B and 16, the housing 53 includes at least one support member 533 that extends at least partially obliquely in the insertion direction of the electronic card tray 6. The support member 533 is disposed in the insertion space 51 of the connector 5 and includes a guiding portion 5331 extending obliquely in the plugging direction of the electronic card tray 6 and a supporting portion 5332 capable of supporting the electronic card tray 6. When the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5, the electronic card tray 6 is lifted up to a sufficient height by the support member 533, so that the electronic card tray 6 does not touch the terminal 525 of the connector 5, thereby avoiding Terminal 525 is damaged by collision. In an embodiment, the support member 533 is positioned adjacent the middle of the side edges of the housing 53 in the plugging direction. In an embodiment, the support member 533 is located between the two terminal blocks 52.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic card tray 6 has a lateral notch 68 with respect to the end of the operating handle 63 or the mounting seat 62, wherein the lateral notch 68 can be fitted with the support member 533 so that the empty electronic card tray 6 is provided. Avoiding the terminal 525 of the connector 5 during insertion to avoid collision with the terminal 525.

Referring to FIG. 14, the connector 5 includes at least one latching portion 54 that protrudes into the insertion space 51, and the electronic card tray 6 correspondingly includes at least one bump 67. At least one of the bumps 67 can protrude laterally from the electronic card tray 6, and one of the insulating frame bodies 64 protrudes from the side wall surface, and the corresponding latching portion 54 of the connector 5 can be inserted after the electronic card tray 6 is inserted into the connector 5. The mutual holding is performed to increase the holding force and durability of the electronic card tray 6 in the connector 5. In an embodiment, the latching portion 54 is formed on the terminal block 52. In an embodiment, the latching portion 54 is formed on the housing 53 of the connector 5. In an embodiment, the latching portion 54 may be a convex portion formed by crimping a portion of the side of the terminal block 52 or the housing 53 without breaking. In an embodiment, the catch portion 54 can include a raised portion on the shrapnel having a free end.

Referring to FIG. 4, in an embodiment, the metal base plate 65 includes bumps 67. In an embodiment, the bumps 67 have curved edges.

In some embodiments of the invention, the front end of the electronic card tray is provided with a pivotable operating portion. The electronic card tray can be plugged into the connector. The power supply and signal transmission of the connector can be A switch control. The switch is switched by the operation unit instead of being switched by the moving electronic card tray, so that the switching of the power or the signal is ensured, and the switch is improperly switched, thereby causing damage to the electronic device, the electronic card or the stored data.

In some embodiments, the front and back sides of the electronic card tray can be loaded with different electronic cards. The electronic card tray can be inserted into the connector on both sides, and the operation switch can be used in both of the plugging modes.

In some embodiments of the invention, the front end of the electronic card tray is provided with a pivotable operating portion. The operating portion can be pushed and rotated to partially protrude outward from the electronic device so that the user can easily grasp it so that the electronic card tray can be easily pulled out. The operating unit can replace the complicated card ejecting mechanism, so that the cost of the connector can be reduced.

Moreover, since the operation part is at the front end of the electronic card tray, the user does not need to prepare a special retracting pin, and the electronic card can be ejected only by using a common pen or a round bar. Therefore, the electronic card tray in some embodiments of the present invention It is convenient to use.

Moreover, in some embodiments of the present invention, the electronic card tray can be loaded with electronic cards of different sizes on both the front and back sides thereof, and thus the electronic card trays of some embodiments of the present invention are widely used.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the operating portion of the electronic card tray is pivotally connected to the mounting seat of the electronic card tray, and the locking portion is disposed on the operating portion, so that the operating portion can be locked on the mounting seat to fix the operating portion.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the electronic card tray can stabilize the electronic card, so that the power failure or power supply cannot be timely stopped during the plugging and unplugging process, and the electronic card data is damaged or the circuit of the electronic device is damaged.

In some embodiments of the invention, the connector and the electronic card tray are snap-fitted to each other, thereby increasing the retention and durability of the electronic card tray within the connector.

In some embodiments of the invention, the connector can support the electronic card tray, thereby preventing the terminal of the connector from colliding with the empty electronic card tray.

The directions or directions of movement (e.g., up, down, left, right, front, back, and others) used to illustrate the structure or component in the embodiments of the present invention are not absolute but relative. The orientation employed may be applicable when the disclosed components are in the same manner as the embodiments of the drawings. However, if the position or reference coordinate of the embodiment is changed, the direction adopted will also follow the embodiment. The position or reference coordinates change.

The technical content and technical features of the present disclosure have been disclosed as above, and those skilled in the art can still make various substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure is not to be construed as being limited by the scope of

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Claims (23)

An electronic card connecting device comprises: a connector comprising at least one terminal block and a casing, wherein the casing and the at least one terminal block define a plugging space; and an electronic card tray that can be plugged into the docking space The electronic card tray includes at least one electronic card placement slot, a mounting seat located in front of the at least one electronic card receiving slot, and an operating handle pivotally connected to the mounting seat; and at least one switch located in the operating handle Beside the rotation range, and partially protrude into the rotation range, so that the rotation of the operation handle can switch the state of the switch. The electronic card connecting device of claim 1, wherein the operating handle comprises at least one switch actuating member for pressing the switch. The electronic card connecting device according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein the electronic card tray comprises a first electronic card receiving slot and a second electronic card receiving slot respectively located on opposite sides of the electronic card tray, The handle includes two upper and lower switch actuators. The electronic card connecting device of claim 1, wherein the operating handle comprises a pivoting portion, a locking portion and a pushing portion, and the operating handle pivotally connects the mounting seat with the pivoting portion, The pushing portion is configured to rotate the operating handle, and the locking portion is configured to lock the operating handle to the mounting seat, wherein the locking portion and the pushing portion are respectively located on opposite sides of the pivoting portion. The electronic card connector of claim 4, wherein the electronic card tray comprises a recess and an elastic protrusion, wherein the recess and one of the elastic protrusions are the lock portion, the recess and the The other of the elastic protrusions And being disposed on the mounting seat, wherein the operating handle is locked to the operating handle by the elastic protrusion being engaged with the recess. The electronic card connecting device according to the fourth aspect of the invention, wherein the pivoting portion includes a rotating shaft portion and a fastening portion connecting the rotating shaft portion, wherein the fastening portion fixes the operating handle to the mounting seat . The electronic card connecting device of claim 6, wherein the electronic card tray comprises a holding piece, wherein the holding piece presses the fixing portion of the pivoting portion. The electronic card connecting device according to claim 5, wherein the electronic card tray comprises an insulating frame body and a metal base plate integrally molded with the insulating frame body. The electronic card connecting device of claim 8, wherein the insulating frame comprises a peripheral wall, the at least one electronic card receiving slot is defined by the metal bottom plate and the peripheral wall, and one part of the insulating frame is The mounting seat is formed before the at least one electronic card placement slot. The electronic card connecting device of claim 8, wherein the metal bottom plate comprises a pivot hole and the elastic convex portion, wherein the pivoting portion pivotally connects the pivot hole. The electronic card connecting device of claim 8, wherein the metal bottom plate comprises at least one bump, wherein the bump protrudes from a corresponding side wall surface of the insulating frame, the bump is used for the electronic card The tray is held in the connector. The electronic card connecting device of claim 11, wherein the connector comprises at least one latching portion, wherein the bump is capable of being engaged with the latching portion Buckle to hold the electronic card tray inserted into the connector. The electronic card connecting device of claim 1, wherein each side of the at least one terminal block comprises a first fastening portion and a first limiting portion, and each side of the housing comprises a first a second fastening portion and a second limiting portion, wherein the first fastening portion and the corresponding second fastening portion are engaged with each other and the clearance is matched, the first limiting portion and the corresponding second limiting portion The parts are snapped and the clearance is matched. The electronic card connecting device of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises at least one support member for supporting the electronic card tray, wherein the at least one support member is at least partially inserted along the electronic card tray Extend obliquely. The electronic card connecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the switch comprises a movable member, a fixing member and an insulator, the movable member comprising a clamping portion, wherein the fixing member is at least The insulator is partially embedded in the clamping portion and electrically isolates the movable member from the fixing member. The electronic card connecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the switch comprises a movable member, a fixing member and an insulator, the fixing member comprising a clamping portion, wherein the movable portion The insulator is embedded in the clamping portion and electrically isolates the movable member from the fixing member. The electronic card connecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, comprising two switches, the two switches comprising two movable members, a fixing member and an insulator, wherein the fixing member comprises a clamping portion. The two movable parts The insulator is embedded in the ground, and the insulator is sandwiched between the clamping portion and electrically isolates the two movable members from the fixing member, wherein one of the two switches is located in front of the connector, and the other of the two switches Next to the connector. An electronic device comprising: a casing having an opening; a circuit board; and the electronic card connecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the connector and the at least one switch are disposed On the circuit board, the electronic card tray can be inserted into the connector from the opening. The electronic device of claim 18, wherein the electronic card tray is insertable into the connector in both sides. The electronic device according to claim 18, wherein the front end surface of the operating handle of the electronic card tray and the surface of the casing near the opening of the casing form a continuous surface. The electronic device of claim 18, wherein the switch comprises a movable member, a fixing member and an insulator, the movable member comprising a clamping portion, wherein the fixing member is at least partially embedded in the insulator, the insulator clip The movable member and the fixing member are electrically isolated at the clamping portion. The electronic device of claim 18, wherein the switch comprises a movable member, a fixing member and an insulator, the fixing member comprising a clamping portion, wherein the movable member is partially embedded in the insulator, the insulator clip The movable member and the fixing member are electrically isolated at the clamping portion. The electronic device according to claim 18, comprising two switches, the two switches comprising two movable members, a fixing member and an insulator, wherein the solid The fixing member includes a clamping portion, the two movable members are partially embedded in the insulator, the insulator is clamped on the clamping portion and electrically isolates the two movable members from the fixing member, wherein one of the two switches is located at the connection In front of the device, the other of the two switches is located in front of the connector.