TWM616284U - Ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector capable of connecting a flexible cable and a printed circuit board. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector includes a terminal, a cover, a base, an insulator, and a plurality of locks. The terminal can connect the printed circuit board and the flexible cable. The cover is combined with the base to form an accommodating space for accommodating the flexible cable. The base is formed with a breach to be able to contain the deformation of one of the free ends of the terminal after the terminal is connected to the flexible cable. The insulator forms a plurality of slits and a plurality of grooves. The plurality of locks is arranged in the slits. An action part of the lock is connected to the hook part of the lock. When the action part is pressed by the cover, the hook part can unlock the flexible cable; on the contrary, when the action part is not pressed by the cover, the hook part buckles the flexible cable at the accommodating space.

Description

Ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector

This creation is a technical field of connectors, especially an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector.

The thickness of the traditional automatic latching connector cannot be effectively reduced due to the design of the automatic latching structure, and thus cannot be effectively used in some applications requiring thinning, such as the body of a thin laptop.

In view of this, this creation proposes an ultra-thin easy-to-lock and easy-to-unlock connector to solve the problems or unsolvable problems caused by traditional connectors.

The first purpose of this creation is to provide an ultra-thin easy-to-lock and easy-to-unlock connector that can connect a printed circuit board and a flexible cable to achieve the purpose of automatic locking and manual unlocking.

The second purpose of this creation is based on the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector, which covers the insulator through the cover and the base to form a accommodating space for the flexible flat cable to be inserted.

The third purpose of this creation is based on the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-to-lock and easy-to-unlock connector, which achieves the purpose of combination through the interference of the first buckle portion and the second buckle portion.

The fourth purpose of this creation is to firmly set the insulator in the accommodating space through the stopper and the fixing part of the base based on the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector.

The fifth objective of this creation is based on the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector. The base is provided with a terminal corresponding to the opening, so that after the terminal is connected to the flexible cable, the deformation of the terminal at the free end can be accommodated.

The sixth purpose of this creation is based on the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector, providing a locking member including a fourth body, an action part, a hook arm and a hook part, and the hook part and the action part are located in the same or different parallel. On the axis.

The seventh purpose of this creation is based on the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector, and the locking member adopts a downward buckle method to lock the slot of the flexible cable in the accommodating space.

The eighth purpose of the present invention is to provide a strengthening part formed on the first body and adjacent to the force applying part according to the above-mentioned ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector, so as to strengthen the pressing strength of the force applying part.

In order to achieve the above and other purposes, this invention provides an ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector capable of connecting a printed circuit board and a flexible cable. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector includes a terminal, a cover, a base, an insulator, and a plurality of locks. The terminal can connect the printed circuit board and the flexible cable. The cover includes a first body, a force applying portion, a plurality of opening portions and a plurality of first buckle portions. The urging part is formed on one side of the first body and is not a side where the flexible cable is inserted so as to be able to be pressed by an external force. The openings are formed on the surface of the first body and the first buckle parts are separated from each other. Formed on two sides of the first body. The base is combined with the cover. The base includes a second body, A breach, a plurality of stoppers, a plurality of fixing members and a plurality of second buckle parts. The second body and the first body form an accommodating space for accommodating the flexible cable. A breach is formed in the second body to be able to accommodate the deformation of one of the free ends of the terminal. The stoppers are respectively formed on two sides of the second body and the free ends thereof face the accommodating space. The fixing parts are formed in the accommodating space, and the second buckle parts are arranged corresponding to the first buckle part to combine the cover and the base. The insulator is arranged in the accommodating space. The insulator includes a third body. The third body forms a plurality of slits and a plurality of grooves. The slits are respectively provided corresponding to the openings. The grooves are formed on two sides of the third body to stop the insulator in the accommodating space corresponding to the stoppers, and the insulator is arranged in the accommodating space by the stoppers. The locking members are arranged on the insulator. Each of the fasteners includes a fourth body, an action part, a hook arm and a hook part. The fourth body is arranged in each of the gaps. The acting part is set corresponding to the force applying part. The hook arm is connected to the hook part so that when the action part is pressed by the force part, the hook arm drives the hook part to move to unlock the flexible cable and the action part is not pressed by the force part, the hook part is used to buckle the flexible cable The card slot is in the accommodating space.

Compared with traditional connectors, the ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector proposed in this creation can be designed to achieve a thinner connector and connector through the structure of openings, breaks, and gaps. It has the functions of automatic locking and manual unlocking.

2: Flexible cable

22: card slot

4: Printed circuit board

10: Ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector

12: Lid

122: The first body

124: Opening

126: Force

128: Strengthening Department

1210: The first welding department

1212: The first buckle part

14: Base

142: The Second Body

144: Break

146: Stop

148: fixed parts

1410: second snap part

16: Insulator

162: The Third Body

164: Gap

166: Groove

18: Lock the firmware

182: The Fourth Body

184: Action Department

186: Hook Arm

188: Hook

1810: The second welding part

20: Terminal

24: shell

242: force part

244: opening

246: buckle part

248: bump

SP: housing space

Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to the first embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 (a) is a top view of the cover of Figure 1 of this creation.

Figure 2(b) is a side view of the cover of Figure 1 of this creation.

Figure 3(a) is a top view of the base of Figure 1 of this creation.

Figure 3(b) is a side view of the base of Figure 1 of this creation.

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the combination of the terminal, the base and the locking member in Fig. 1 of the present invention.

Figure 5(a) is a top view of the insulator in Figure 1 of this creation.

Figure 5(b) is a side view of the insulator of Figure 1 of this creation.

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the locking member of Fig. 1 of the present creation.

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the locking member of Fig. 1 in the creation of the flexible cable.

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating the implementation of the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector in Fig. 1 of the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector of the second embodiment of the invention.

In order to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this creation, the following specific embodiments are used in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to give a detailed description of this creation, which will be described later.

In this creation, "one" or "one" is used to describe the units, components, and components described herein. This is just for the convenience of explanation and to provide a general meaning to the scope of this creation. Therefore, unless it is clearly stated otherwise, this description should be understood to include one or at least one, and the singular number also includes the plural number.

In this creation, the terms "include", "include", "have", "include" or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, an element, structure, product, or device that contains a plurality of elements is not limited to the elements listed herein, but may include those that are not explicitly listed but are generally inherent to the element, structure, product, or device. Other requirements. In addition, unless there is a clear statement to the contrary, the term "or" refers to the inclusive "or" instead of Refers to the exclusive "or".

Please refer to FIG. 1, which is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to the first embodiment of the invention. In Fig. 1, the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 can be connected to a printed circuit board 4 and a flexible cable 2 in Fig. 8. Fig. 8 illustrates the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector of this invention Schematic diagram of the implementation.

Returning to FIG. 1, the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 includes a cover 12, a base 14, an insulator 16, a plurality of locking members 18, and a terminal 20. Wherein, the terminal 20 can refer to FIG. 4, which is a schematic diagram illustrating the combination of the terminal, the base and the locking member in FIG. 1 of the present invention. In FIG.

Refer to Figures 2(a) and 2(b) together to illustrate the detailed schematic diagram of the cover in Figure 1 of this creation. Fig. 2(a) is a top view of the cover body of Fig. 1 of the present invention; and Fig. 2(b) is a side view of the cover body of Fig. 1 of the present invention. In FIGS. 2( a) and 2 (b ), the cover 12 includes a first body 122, a force applying portion 126, a plurality of opening portions 124 and a plurality of first buckling portions 1212.

The force applying portion 126 is formed on a side of the first body 122 and is not a side where the flexible cable 2 is inserted so as to be able to be pressed by an external force.

The openings 124 are formed on the surface of the first body 122. In this embodiment, two openings 124 are taken as an example, and they are formed on two sides of the first body 122, respectively.

The first buckle portions 1212 are respectively formed on two sides of the first body 122. In this embodiment, two first buckle portions 1212 are described as an example. In addition, in this embodiment, the first buckle portion 1212 can be illustrated as an extension member, which is used to interfere with the second buckle portion 1410 mentioned later, which uses a bump as an example, so as to achieve the effect of buckle.

In another embodiment, the cover 12 further includes a strengthening portion 128 formed on the first The main body 122 is adjacent to the force applying portion 126. In this embodiment, the strengthening portion 128 protrudes toward the accommodating space SP.

In another embodiment, the cover 12 further includes a plurality of first welding portions 1210, which are formed on the side surfaces of the first body 122, respectively. The first soldering part 1210 can be provided on the printed circuit board 4, for example, by soldering the first soldering part 1210 on the printed circuit board 4.

Refer to Figures 3(a) and 3(b) together to illustrate the detailed schematic diagram of the base of Figure 1 of this creation. Fig. 3(a) is a top view of the base of Fig. 1 of the present invention; and Fig. 3(b) is a side view of the base of Fig. 1 of the present invention. In Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the base 14 can be used to combine the cover 12. The base 14 further includes a second body 142, a breach 144, a plurality of stoppers 146, a plurality of fixing members 148, and a plurality of The second buckle portion 1410.

The second body 142 and the first body 122 form the accommodating space SP of FIG. 1 to be able to accommodate the flexible cable 2. The number of breaks 144 is the same as or more than the number of terminals 20. The breach 144 is formed in the second body 142 to accommodate the deformation of one of the free ends of the terminal 20. In other words, when the flexible flat cable 2 is inserted into the accommodating space SP, the terminal 20 is compressed by the flexible flat cable 2, so that the terminal 20 The free end is squeezed down, and the free end of the terminal 20 passes through the break 144. In addition to avoiding short-circuiting of the base 14 made of metal material, the terminal 20 can also be deformed along the break 144. Refer to the figure together. 4. The shape of the aforementioned breach 144 is illustrated by taking the rectangular shape as an example in this embodiment. In other embodiments, the shape of the breach 144 may not be limited.

Referring to FIG. 3(a) together, the stoppers 146 are respectively formed on two sides of the second body 142 and the free ends thereof face the accommodating space SP.

The fixing members 148 are formed in the accommodating space SP.

The second buckle portions 1410 are corresponding to the first buckle portions 1212 to combine the cover 体12与基14。 Body 12 and base 14.

Refer to Figures 5(a) and 5(b) together to illustrate the detailed schematic diagram of the insulator of Figure 1 of the present creation. Fig. 5(a) is a top view of the insulator of Fig. 1 of the present invention; and Fig. 5(b) is a side view of the insulator of Fig. 1 of the present invention. In FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), the insulator 16 is disposed in the accommodating space SP. The insulator 16 includes a third body 162 which forms a plurality of slits 164 and a plurality of grooves 166.

The slits 164 are respectively provided corresponding to the openings 124. The grooves 166 are formed on two sides of the third body 162 to correspond to the stoppers 146 to stop the insulator 16 in the accommodating space SP, and the insulator 16 is arranged in the accommodating space by the stoppers 146 SP.

Refer to Fig. 6 together, which is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the lock firmware in Fig. 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 6, the fasteners 18 are disposed on the insulator 16. In this embodiment, the number of the fasteners 18 is two as an example. Each of the fasteners 18 includes a fourth body 182, an action portion 184, a hook arm 186, and a hook portion 188. In this embodiment, the hook portion 188 and the acting portion 184 are located on different parallel axes. In addition, the locking member 18 further includes a second soldering portion 1810, which can be disposed on the printed circuit board 4, and the second soldering portion 1810 and the acting portion 184 are located on different parallel axes.

In this embodiment, the locking member 18 is inserted into the slit 164.

The fourth body 182 is disposed in each of the slits 164. The acting part 184 is provided corresponding to the force applying part 126. Refer also to FIG. 7, which is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the locking device in FIG. 1 of the present creation on the flexible flat cable. In FIG. 7, the hook arm 186 is connected to the hook portion 188, so that when the acting portion 184 is pressed by the force applying portion 126, the hook arm 186 drives the hook portion 188 to move to unlock the flexible cable 2 and the acting portion 184 without the force portion. When the 126 is pressed, the hook portion 188 is used to buckle the slot 22 of the flexible cable 2 in the accommodating space SP.

The terminal 20 can connect the printed circuit board 4 and the flexible cable 2.

Please refer to Figure 9, which is the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connection of the second embodiment of this creation Three-dimensional schematic diagram of the device. In FIG. 9, the ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector 10 includes the insulator 16, the locking member 18, and the terminal 20 of the first embodiment, and the difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment lies in the first embodiment. The cover 12 and the base 14 are integrally formed into a housing 24, and the cover 12 and the base 14 are bent to form the accommodating space SP.

In FIG. 9, the housing 24 forms a force application portion 242, an opening portion 244, a buckle portion 246, and a protrusion 248, the functions of which correspond to the force portion, opening portion, buckle portion, and protrusion of the first embodiment, respectively. I will not repeat them here.

This creation has been disclosed in the preferred embodiments above, but those familiar with this technology should understand that the embodiments are only used to describe the creation, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the creation. It should be noted that all changes and replacements equivalent to the embodiments should be included in the scope of this creation. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation shall be subject to the scope of the patent application.

10: Ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector

12: Lid

14: Base

16: Insulator

18: Lock the firmware

SP: housing space

Claims (10)

An ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector for connecting a printed circuit board and a flexible cable. The ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector includes: a terminal for connecting the printed circuit board and the flexible cable; a cover The body has a first body, a force applying portion, a plurality of openings, and a plurality of first buckle portions. The force applying portion is formed on a side of the first body and is not a side where the flexible cable is inserted for external force application. The openings are formed on the surface of the first body and the first buckles are respectively formed on two sides of the first body; the base is combined with the cover, and the base has a second body, A break, a plurality of stop members, a plurality of fixing members and a plurality of second buckles, the second body and the first body form an accommodating space for accommodating the flexible cable, and the break is formed in the second body In order to accommodate the deformation of the free end of the terminal, the stoppers are respectively formed on two sides of the second body and the free ends thereof face the accommodating space, the fixing members are formed in the accommodating space, the The second buckle part is arranged corresponding to the first buckle parts to combine the cover and the base; the insulator is arranged in the accommodating space, the insulator has a third body, and the third body forms a plurality of slits and a plurality of Grooves, the slits are respectively provided corresponding to the openings, the grooves are arranged on both sides of the third body to correspond to the stoppers to stop the insulator in the accommodating space and the The insulator is arranged in the accommodating space by the stoppers; and a plurality of locking elements are arranged in the insulator, each of the locking elements has a fourth body, an action part, a hook arm and a hook part, and the fourth body is provided In each of the gaps, the action portion is provided corresponding to the force application portion, and the hook arm is connected to the hook portion, so that when the action portion is pressed by the force application portion, the hook arm drives the hook portion to move to unlock the The flexible cable and the active part are not subject to the force When the part is pressed, the hook part is used to buckle the slot of the flexible cable in the accommodating space. The ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector according to claim 1, wherein the cover further includes a strengthening part formed on the first body and adjacent to the force applying part. The ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector according to claim 2, wherein the reinforcing part protrudes toward the accommodating space. The ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector according to claim 1, wherein the cover further includes a plurality of first welding parts formed on the side surface of the first body, and the first welding part is provided on the A printed circuit board. The ultra-thin easy-locking and easy-unlocking connector according to claim 1, wherein each of the first buckle portions is an extension piece and each of the second buckle portions is a protrusion, and the extension piece and the protrusion are The blocks interfere with each other. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, wherein the hook portion and the action portion of each of the locking members are located on different parallel axes. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector as described in claim 1 or 6, wherein each of the locking members further includes a second welding part for being arranged on the printed circuit board. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 7, wherein the second welding part and the acting part are located on different parallel axes. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector as described in claim 1, wherein each of the locking members is embedded in the gaps. The ultra-thin easy-lock and easy-unlock connector according to claim 1, wherein the cover and the base are integrally formed, and the accommodating space is formed by bending the cover and the base.

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