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WO2010059285A1
WO2010059285A1 PCT/US2009/056747 US2009056747W WO2010059285A1 WO 2010059285 A1 WO2010059285 A1 WO 2010059285A1 US 2009056747 W US2009056747 W US 2009056747W WO 2010059285 A1 WO2010059285 A1 WO 2010059285A1
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usb connector
circuit board
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George Shiu
Choon Tak Tang
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Kingston Technology Corp
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/6485—Electrostatic discharge protection
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6591—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
    • H01R13/6594—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
    • H01R13/6658—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit on printed circuit board
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
    • H05K5/02—Details
    • H05K5/0256—Details of interchangeable modules or receptacles therefor, e.g. cartridge mechanisms
    • H05K5/026—Details of interchangeable modules or receptacles therefor, e.g. cartridge mechanisms having standardized interfaces
    • H05K5/0278—Details of interchangeable modules or receptacles therefor, e.g. cartridge mechanisms having standardized interfaces of USB type
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/50—Bases; Cases formed as an integral body

Definitions

  • the present invention relates generally to a USB connector and more specifically to a USB connector which can accommodate a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).
  • PCBA printed circuit board assembly
  • USB connectors are utilized in a variety of environments for connecting devices to computer systems or other types of processing systems.
  • a common USB connector utilizes a printed circuit board, with all core and discrete components soldered onto one or both sides.
  • Figure 1 is a diagram of a conventional USB connector 10. This type of connector, a standard USB connector 14 with a metal shield 12 is soldered onto the front of the same PCB board. The size of the metal shield is standard, where the opposite side of its 4- contact area 16 contain no components.
  • US Patent No. 7,297,024 entitled “Universal-Serial-Bus (USB) Flash-Memory Device with Metal Wrap Formed Over Plastic Housing," issued Nov. 20, 2007, describes an elongated USB casing device which is fully either plastic or metal wrapped with no sliding carrier or switching mechanism.
  • the printed circuit board is encapsulated in resin and then placed on a molded plastic casing.
  • US Patent No. 7,094,074 entitled “Manufacturing Methods for Ultra-Slim USB Flash-Memory Card with Supporting Dividers or Underside Ribs,” issued Aug. 22, 2006, discloses an ultra slim device without a metal shield. All core and discrete components are soldered on a PC board and then enveloped in a plastic casing composed of top and bottom casing parts. This is not a standard USB connector and so it oftentimes has to be specifically adapted to the computer system.
  • Another manufactured device without a standard USB connector with a metal shield is disclosed with the core components in an unpackaged die form- factor with an intent to reduce the size.
  • the PC board substrate is composed of such dies and discrete components soldered onto the PC board encapsulated in resin finishing. Then the device is covered by an external plastic casing.
  • USB connector with metal shield causes high wear- out durability and quality issues. Also, if the device is too long, it will not be as rigid and sturdy. When the plastic is used for casing, and the device is inserted and extracted repeatedly by the user into the female USB port, there is increased wear. This results in loosened or weakened inserted when the thickness of the plastic is such that when the device wear out.
  • a special USB connector which can accommodate PCBA with discrete components soldered on the frontal portion of PCBA is disclosed.
  • the components can be positioned inside the USB connector.
  • a carrier is utilized for PCBA support within a special USB connector used for compact USB devices and sliding motion.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a conventional USB connector.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a first embodiment of the USB connector in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a carrier for containing the USB connector of Figure 2.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a second embodiment of a USB connector in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 5A illustrates a carrier for containing the USB connector of Figure 4.
  • Figure 5B is a flow chart containing the assembly process of the USB connector of Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 illustrates a third embodiment of a USB connector in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 7 A illustrates a carrier for the USB connector of Figure 6.
  • Figure 7B is a flow chart containing the assembly process of the USB connector of Figure 6.
  • Figure 8A is a top view of the printed circuit board with 4-contacts.
  • Figure 8B is a bottom view of the printed circuit board.
  • Figure 9 is a view of the USB connector in combination with the bottom and top view of the printed circuit board.
  • the present invention relates generally to a special USB connector and more specifically to a USB connector which can accommodate a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).
  • PCBA printed circuit board assembly
  • the following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention and is provided in the context of a patent application and its requirements. Various modifications to the preferred embodiments and the generic principles and features described herein will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.
  • a USB connector in accordance with the present invention can house a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) with four metal contacts on one side, and discrete components on the other inside of the PCB. This PCBA extends all the way to the front of the connector, where its frontal edge rests on the connector's frontal support(s).
  • PCBA printed circuit board assembly
  • FIG 2 illustrates a first embodiment of the USB connector 100 in accordance with the present invention.
  • This embodiment of the USB connector 100 has two bends made at the front of the metal shield 104 to support PCBA to be inserted.
  • the connector 100 includes a connector core 102 which is inserted into a metal shield 104.
  • the metal shield 104 includes metal prongs 103 to be inserted into a printed circuit board (not shown).
  • Figure 3 illustrates a carrier 120 for containing the USB connector of Figure 2.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a carrier 120 which is utilized to insert the connector 100 into a computer or some other electronic device.
  • FIG 4 illustrates a second embodiment of a USB connector 200 in accordance with the present invention.
  • the connector 200 is similar to connector 100 of Figure 2, except there is a plastic rib 206 therein that is utilized with a connector core 202. Both the plastic support and the connector core 204 are inserted into the metal shield 202.
  • Figure 5A illustrates a carrier 220 which is utilized to insert the connector 200 into a device.
  • the embodiment of the USB connector 200 has the same, but with a plastic rib 206 attached to the metal shield 202 inside the frontal edge of the USB connector's metal shield 202 to augment the two bends 203 for PCBA support.
  • Figure 5A illustrates a carrier for containing the USB connector 200 of Figure 4.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a third embodiment of a USB connector in accordance with the present invention.
  • a USB connector 300 is manufactured with a special plastic internal part 302 and an installation housing 304 that houses the PCBA with core components placed behind the USB connector 300, which discrete components are soldered on the frontal portion of the PCBA which is inserted into the rear of the USB connector 300.
  • Figure 7A illustrates a carrier 320 for the USB connector 300 of Figure 6.
  • the assembly process is as follows, in accordance with a flow chart shown in Figure 7B. First, insert Special Plastic Internal part 302 to housing 304, via step 602. Next, insert PCBA with all components into rear of special USB connector, via step 604. Then, two metal prongs 103 are soldered on to the PCBA via step 606. Then, a plastic support carrier is inserted into bottom rear of USB connector, via step 608. The PCBA is snapped into position, via step 610. Finally, the assembly is then placed into external casing and then is sonic-welded to complete the assembly, via step 612.
  • a retractable memory drive in accordance with the present invention comprises a top casing, a middle carrier, an electronic device such as a USB thumb drive, and a bottom casing.
  • a positioning device on the middle carrier has a portion that protrudes outside the casing and operates like a button.
  • the location of the positioning device where the button is located has two key attributes. First, there is a protrusion that acts as a lock with the casing. Second, the area below the button is not rigid and so it gives way when pressure is applied to the button.
  • the top and bottom casings provide a casing structure which includes two detents.
  • One detent is for locking the device with the connector in the extended position, and one detent for locking the device with the connector in the in position. This allows for just one press of the extended portion of the positioning device to unlock it from its present position. When the device reaches its new position it will automatically lock.
  • the embodiment of the USB connector has the same, but with a plastic rib attached to the metal shield's inside the frontal edge of the USB connector's metal shield to augment the two bends for PCBA support.
  • Figure 8A is a top view 400 of the printed circuit board.
  • Bottom-rear plastic PCBA support 402 is built as part of the front portion of the carrier. It is deployed by inserting into the rear of the special USB connector, via on the discrete components' side of PCBA.
  • Figure 8B is a top view of the printed circuit board. Top rear PCBA plastic support is built into the special USB connector.
  • Figure 9 is a view of the USB connector 500 in combination with the bottom and top view of the printed circuit board.
  • a special plastic PCBA carrier 502 which is the front part of carrier 120, with plastic PCBA support 504 is placed in a position that gives PCBA support and protection of discrete components placed on the PCB (frontal part, under the 4 contact-pin).
  • USB connector along with sliding carrier mechanism for higher reliability and quality of device, allows for the following advantages.
  • PCBA carrier will not only render a sliding lock mechanism, but also provide for frontal PCBA support and protection for discrete components placed on the PC Board on the opposite side of the PCBA under the USB connector's four contact pins. Such a device simply strengthens the device's insertion area, and increases durability and quality of device.

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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un connecteur USB spécial qui peut s'adapter à un ensemble carte de circuit imprimé (PCBA) à composants discrets soudés sur la partie frontale du PCBA. Les composants peuvent être positionnés à l'intérieur du connecteur USB. Un support est utilisé pour supporter le PCBA à l'intérieur d'un connecteur USB spécial utilisé pour des dispositifs USB compacts et un mouvement coulissant.
PCT/US2009/056747 2008-11-18 2009-09-11 Connecteur usb et procédé de fabrication Ceased WO2010059285A1 (fr)

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CN2009801176111A CN102027646B (zh) 2008-11-18 2009-09-11 通用串行总线连接器、存储器驱动器及承载系统
GB1108278.1A GB2476782B (en) 2008-11-18 2009-09-11 USB connector and method of manufacture

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