CN205178133U - connector assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A connector assembly is suitable for being inserted into a first electronic device, the first electronic device having a first interface socket, or suitable for being inserted into a second electronic device, the second electronic device having a second interface socket. The connector assembly includes a first interface module, a second interface module and a circuit board. The circuit board includes a plurality of first conductive pads and a plurality of second conductive pads. The first interface module includes a plurality of terminals connected to the circuit board through the plurality of first conductive pads. The plurality of terminals include a plurality of first terminals, the plurality of first terminals are arranged on the upper surface of a circuit board, and the plurality of first terminals include a first forward and reverse judgment terminal. The second interface module is connected to the circuit board through a plurality of second conductive pads, and includes at least one second terminal for transmitting a second interface signal from the first electronic device to the second electronic device. By implementing the utility model, the problem of using headphones on electronic devices without headphone jacks can be solved.

Description

connector assembly

technical field

The utility model relates to a connector assembly, in particular to a connector assembly capable of converting transmission interfaces.

Background technique

Recently, expansion holes on electronic products are gradually unified and standardized. Taking Apple (Apple) as an example, in addition to the headphone jack, the recently launched macbook only has a USBC-type slot. It is foreseeable that removing the headphone jack on electronic devices may be a future trend.

Therefore, how to solve the problem of privately listening to music played by an electronic device without an earphone hole is urgently needed.

Utility model content

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a connector assembly capable of switching transmission interfaces.

The connector assembly of the present utility model is suitable for plugging into a first electronic device, the first electronic device has a first interface socket, and is suitable for plugging into a second electronic device, and the second electronic device has a second interface The socket, the connector assembly includes a housing base, a circuit board, a first interface module and a second interface module.

The circuit board is arranged inside the shell base and includes a plurality of first conducting pads and a plurality of second conducting pads. The first interface module includes a plurality of terminals electrically connected to the circuit board through the plurality of first conductive pads. The plurality of terminals correspond to the first interface socket and are used for transmitting a first interface signal. The plurality of terminals includes a plurality of first terminals, and the plurality of first terminals are arranged on the upper surface of the circuit board. The plurality of first terminals include a first forward and reverse judging terminal for judging whether the first interface module is plugged into the first interface socket in a forward or reverse direction. The second interface module is connected to the circuit board through a plurality of second conducting pads, and includes at least one second terminal for transmitting a second interface signal to the second electronic device.

Preferably, the multiple terminals include the multiple third terminals, and the multiple third terminals are arranged on the lower surface of the circuit board. The plurality of third terminals include a second forward and reverse judging terminal for judging whether the first interface module and the first interface socket are plugged forward or backward.

Preferably, the second electronic device may be a combination including at least one of a 2.5mm earphone jack, a 3.5mm earphone jack, an audio extension cable and a controller.

Preferably, the connector assembly is also suitable for being plugged into a third electronic device. The third electronic device has a third interface socket. The circuit board also includes a plurality of third conducting pads, and the third conducting pads are arranged on a side opposite to the first interface module. The plurality of third pads are directly formed on the surface of the circuit board and used for connecting with the third interface socket for transmitting a third interface signal.

Preferably, the connector assembly further includes a third interface module for connecting the circuit board and the third interface socket.

Preferably, the first interface module conforms to the USBC-type specification, and the third conductive pad conforms to the USB specification.

The effect of the utility model is that a group of second interface modules for earphone signals are converted through the connector assembly. The invention can solve the problem that an electronic device without an earphone hole needs to use an earphone.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first preferred embodiment of a reading device of the present invention, which is suitable for being inserted into a first electronic device and a second electronic device;

Fig. 2 is a partial perspective exploded view of the connector assembly according to Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a complete perspective exploded view of the connector assembly according to Fig. 1;

Figure 4 is a side view of the connector assembly according to Figure 1;

5 is a perspective view illustrating a second preferred embodiment of the connector assembly of the present invention, and is suitable for being inserted into a third electronic device;

Fig. 6 is a partial perspective exploded view of the connector assembly according to Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 is a complete perspective exploded view of the connector assembly according to Fig. 5;

Fig. 8 is a partial perspective exploded view of a third preferred embodiment of the connector assembly according to the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a complete perspective exploded view of the connector assembly according to FIG. 8 .

Reference number

10, 20, 30 connector assemblies

11 first electronic device

12 first interface socket

21 Second electronic device

22 second interface socket

31 Third electronic device

32 third interface socket

100 circuit boards

110 first conductive pad

113 terminal

114 first terminal

115 third terminal

116 The first positive and negative judgment terminal

117 The second positive and negative judgment terminal

120 second conductive pad

121 second terminal

130 third conductive pad

140 first interface module

150 second interface module

160 third interface module

170 shell seat

detailed description

The descriptions of the following embodiments refer to the drawings to illustrate the specific embodiments that the present invention can be implemented in. The directional terms mentioned in the present invention, such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", "side", etc., are only Refer to the drawing for directions. Therefore, the used directional terms are used to illustrate and understand the present invention, but not to limit the present invention.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose and effect of the utility model, as well as the technical means and structure adopted, the features and effects of the utility model are described in detail with reference to the embodiments of the utility model with diagrams. Similar elements are denoted by the same numerals.

Referring to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the connector assembly 10 of the first preferred embodiment of the present utility model is suitable for inserting into a first electronic device 11, and the first electronic device 11 has a first The interface socket 12 is suitable for being plugged into a second electronic device 21 , and the second electronic device 21 has a second interface socket 22 . In this embodiment, the first electronic device 11 is an electronic device such as a smart phone, a notebook computer or a tablet computer, and the first interface socket 12 is a USBC-type socket such as a micro USB Receptacle. The second electronic device 21 is a combination device with at least one of a 2.5mm earphone jack, a 3.5mm earphone jack, an audio extension cord and a controller. For example, the second electronic device 21 can be a device with a cord The 3.5mm earphone of the control device is connected to the connector assembly 10 through the second interface socket 22, and then receives the music information transmitted by the first electronic device 11.

The connector assembly 10 includes: a circuit board 100 , a first interface module 140 , a second interface module 150 and a housing 170 .

The circuit board 100 is disposed inside the housing 170 and includes a plurality of first conductive pads 110 and a plurality of second conductive pads 120 . The first interface module 140 includes a plurality of terminals 113 electrically connected to the circuit board 100 through the plurality of first conductive pads 110, and the plurality of terminals 113 correspond to the first interface socket 12 for transmitting a The first interface signal, the plurality of terminals 113 include a plurality of first terminals 114, the plurality of first terminals 114 are arranged on the upper surface of the circuit board 100, and the plurality of first terminals 114 include a first positive and negative judgment The terminal 116 is used to determine whether the first interface module 140 is plugged into the first interface socket 12 in a forward or reverse direction. The second interface module 150 is connected to the circuit board 100 through a plurality of second conductive pads 120, and includes at least one second terminal 121 for transmitting a second interface signal from the first electronic device 11 to the second Electronics 21. Generally speaking, the first forward/backward judging terminal 116 is a CC1 (Configuration channel), which is a pin for judging forward or reverse phase insertion in the USBC-type specification. Based on cost considerations, some products may only be provided with the plurality of first terminals 114 and the first forward/reverse judgment terminal 116 . However, in this embodiment, the plurality of terminals 113 further include the plurality of third terminals 115, the plurality of third terminals 115 are disposed on the lower surface of the circuit board 110, and the plurality of third terminals 115 include a second The forward and reverse judging terminal 117 is used for judging whether the first interface module 140 is plugged into the first interface socket 12 in a forward or reverse direction. Generally speaking, the second forward/backward judging terminal 117 is a CC2 (Configuration channel), which is also a pin for judging forward or reverse phase insertion in the USBC-type specification.

Refer to Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7. The connector assembly 20 of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention is suitable for being inserted into a third electronic device 31 , and the third electronic device 31 has a third interface socket 32 . The difference between the second preferred embodiment and the first preferred embodiment is that: the circuit board 100 also adds a plurality of third conductive pads 130, and the third conductive pads 130 are arranged opposite to the first interface module 140. On one side, the plurality of third conductive pads 130 are directly formed on the surface of the circuit board 100 and used for connecting with the third interface socket 32 for transmitting a third interface signal. Preferably, in this preferred embodiment, the third interface socket 32 is a socket conforming to the USB specification, or has an electronic device conforming to the USB specification. The first interface module 140 is an example of an electrical connector conforming to the new electrical connector specification (USBC-type specification), its overall size is smaller than the current USB2.0 electrical connector, and this electrical connector has two upper and lower There are 12 terminals in each row. But not limited thereto, the first electronic device 11 may be other devices with USBC-type sockets, and the third electronic device 31 may be other devices with USB sockets, that is, the third contact pad 130 Conforms to the USB specification.

Refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9. The connector assembly 30 of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention. The difference between the third preferred embodiment and the second preferred embodiment is that the connector assembly 30 further includes a third interface module 160 . The third interface module 160 is used to connect to the circuit board 100 and the third interface socket 32 through the third pad 130 . The third interface module 160 can be a USB interface. The third electronic device 31 can be a storage device having the USB interface socket 32 .

In summary, the connector assembly of the present invention transmits the first interface signal through the first interface module 140, the second interface module 150 transmits the second interface signal, and the third interface module 160 transmits the third interface signal. interface signal. Basically, the second interface signal is a music signal, so for an electronic device with only a single slot, the connector assembly of the present utility model can provide the function of connecting earphones; make the first interface signal, the second interface signal And the third interface signal can be freely converted among the three, so as to achieve the transmission between different interfaces, so the purpose of the utility model can indeed be achieved.

The above-mentioned ones are only used to explain the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the utility model in any form. Therefore, all works related to the utility model under the same creative spirit Any modifications or alterations shall still be included in the intended protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims (6)

1. A connector assembly, characterized in that the connector assembly is suitable for being inserted into a first electronic device, the first electronic device has a first interface socket, and is suitable for being inserted into a second electronic device, the first electronic device The second electronic device has a second interface socket, and the connector assembly includes: a shell seat; A circuit board, disposed inside the housing, including a plurality of first conductive pads and a plurality of second conductive pads; A first interface module, including a plurality of terminals electrically connected to the circuit board through the plurality of first conductive pads, the plurality of terminals correspond to the first interface socket, and are used to transmit a first interface signal, the The plurality of terminals includes a plurality of first terminals, the plurality of first terminals are arranged on the upper surface of the circuit board, and the plurality of first terminals include a first forward and reverse judgment terminal for judging the connection between the first interface module and the the first interface receptacle is plugged in forward or reverse phase; and A second interface module is connected with the circuit board through a plurality of second conducting pads, and includes at least one second terminal for transmitting a second interface signal from the first electronic device to the second electronic device. 2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of terminals includes a plurality of third terminals, the plurality of third terminals are arranged on the lower surface of the circuit board, and the plurality of third terminals include A second forward and reverse judging terminal is used for judging whether the first interface module is plugged into the first interface socket in a forward or reverse direction. 3. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second electronic device may comprise a combination of at least one of a 2.5mm earphone jack, a 3.5mm earphone jack, an audio extension cord, and a controller. device. 4. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, the connector assembly is also suitable for being plugged into a third electronic device, the third electronic device has a third interface socket, and the circuit board further includes multiple A third conductive pad, the third conductive pad is arranged on the side opposite to the first interface module, the plurality of third conductive pads are directly formed on the surface of the circuit board and are used to communicate with the third The interface socket is connected to transmit a third interface signal. 5. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 4, further comprising a third interface module, the third interface module is used for connecting the circuit board and the third interface socket. 6. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first interface module complies with USBC-type specification, and the third contact pad complies with USB specification.