CN206585096U - FPC connectors - Google Patents

Abstract

A kind of FPC connectors are highly low and be easily handled.Connector (10) has housing (1) and multiple contacts (2).Connector has metal housing (3) and metal cover (4).Housing (1) internally has FPC receiving rooms (11), has the second recesses (12) being recessed towards FPC receiving rooms in upper surface.Contact arrangement is in the inside of FPC receiving rooms.Plate (32) below the bottom surface of plate (31) and covering housing above upper surface of the metal housing (3) with covering housing.Metal cover, which has, can be opened and closed the main panel (41) of second recesses.Lower panel has a pair of reversal films (322,322) at both ends.Reversal film has the lance shape portion (32a) of the trapezoidal mesa-shaped of anti-dropout in terminal part.In the state of main panel is opened, a pair of lance shape subordinate drops can easily load and unload FPC (1f).In the state of main panel is closed, coming off for FPC can be prevented.

Description

FPC connectors

Technical field

The utility model, which is related to, to be used for FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit：Flexible print circuit) or FFC (Flexible Flat Cable：Flexible flat cable) etc. flat shape flexible cable and hard printed base plate (so-called rigid base Plate) connector that is electrically connected.In this manual, flat shape flexible cable is referred to as FPC, the utility model is more particularly to The construction of FPC end and the FPC connectors of the anti-locking mechanism that comes off with FPC can be loaded and unloaded.

Background technology

FPC can install electronic unit, can be used as the printed base plate for possessing flexibility.In addition, FPC had not only possessed flexible but also energy It is enough to realize slimming.In recent years, instead of the flat cable that multiple wire insulations are covered and gathered, it will configure in the plane The flexible cable of multiple conductive patterns is that FPC is used in the inside of mobile phone or the inside of personal computer.

Generally, FPC is installed on printed base plate with connector.Also, FPC connectors can be by FPC and printing base Plate is electrically connected.This FPC connectors have housing and multiple contacts, and the housing has the recess for being inserted into FPC, should Multiple contact arrangements can be contacted in the inside of housing with FPC conductive pattern.

In addition, this FPC connectors have can be opened and closed the case of the recess of housing and covering housing around and The metal housing being electromagnetically shielded to contact.Also, by closing case, contact is pressed against on FPC conductive pattern, from And be electrically connected FPC with printed base plate.FPC connectors of this FPC with connector for example referred to as front-close.

On the other hand, also there is following FPC connectors：It is by the way that FPC is directly inserted into a face of housing In the groove gap of upper shed, it is electrically connected so as to the contact with the internal arrangement in housing.This FPC with connector not Using case, and FPC thickness plug FPC is utilized, thus referred to as NON-ZIF (Zero Insertion Force：Zero plug Power) formula FPC connectors.

It is used as the FPC connectors of above-mentioned NON-ZIF formulas, it has been disclosed that possess outside using the metal around covering housing The FPC of the FPC of the cover anti-locking mechanism that comes off is with connector (for example, with reference to patent document 1).

Prior art literature

Patent document

Patent document 1：Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication 2011-40246 publications

Figure 13 is the stereogram of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing prior art, is the FPC connections from face side The state diagram of device.Figure 14 is the amplification longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing prior art.Figure 15 is by existing The three-dimensional cutaway view that the FPC for having technology is amplified with the metal housing set on connector.

Figure 16 is the three-dimensional cutaway view of the structure for wanting portion for the FPC connectors for representing prior art, is to insert FPC State diagram.Figure 17 is the three-dimensional cutaway view of the structure for wanting portion for the FPC connectors for representing prior art, is to press releasing The state diagram of button.

In addition, the Fig. 1 of Figure 13 of this specification equivalent to patent document 1.In addition, Figure 14 and Figure 15 phases of this specification When in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 of patent document 1, the Figure 16 and Figure 17 of Figure 16 and Figure 17 equivalent to patent document 1 of this specification.

Referring to Figure 13 to Figure 17, the FPC of prior art has rectangular-shape with connector (hreinafter referred to as connector) 9 Housing 91 and multiple corrugated contacts 92.In addition, the releasing that connector 9 has metal housing 93 and a pair of quadrangular shapes is pressed Button 94,94.Connector 9 can be arranged on printed base plate (not shown).

Referring to Figure 13, housing 91 offers groove gap 91k in one face.FPC 9f are inserted into groove gap 91k (referring to Figure 16 or Figure 17).The groove 91d of comb teeth-shaped is formed with groove gap 91k bottom surface.It can be arranged in these grooves 91d Multiple contacts 92 (referring to Figure 14).

Referring to Figure 14, multiple contacts 92 configure their contact 92s in face of groove gap 91k.These contacts 92s can with The conductive pattern 91f arranged on a FPC 9f face is contacted (referring to Figure 16 or Figure 17).In addition, contact 92 has from housing 91 The leading part 92r that extends of the back side.Leading part 92r can be solder-bonded on printed base plate (not shown).

Referring to Figure 14, connector 9 also has the multiple corrugated grounding contact 93gs arranged opposite with contact 92.These A part for grounding contact 93g metal housing 93 is projected into groove gap 91k (referring to Figure 15).These grounding contacts 93g's connects Point can be contacted (referring to Figure 16 or Figure 17) with the grounding pattern 92f arranged on FPC 9f another face.

Referring to Figure 13 to Figure 17, metal housing 93 has top panel 93a and lower panel 93b.In addition, metal housing 93 has There are web 93c and a pair of side panels 93d, 93d.Metal housing 93 can enter from the rear side group of housing 91.

The upper surface of housing 91 is covered referring to Figure 13 to Figure 17, top panel 93a.Lower panel 93b covers the bottom of housing 91 Face.Web 93c links up top panel 93a with lower panel 93b.And then, web 93c covers the back side of housing 91.One The two sides of housing 91 are covered to side panel 93d, 93d.

Referring to Figure 13, a pair of releasing buttons 94,94 are configured in the both ends of housing 91.Referring to Figure 14 or Figure 16, release The pars intermedia of button 94 is by a part of elastic bearing of housing 91.In addition, release button 94 top by top panel 93a from The upper surface of housing 91 is protruded.

Referring to Figure 14 or Figure 16, when pressing releasing button 94 by finger etc., releasing button 94 can be made to fascinate State declines (referring to Figure 17).Release release button 94 when, can elastic recoil for original state (referring to Figure 14 or Figure 16).

There are a pair of the reversal films inverted towards web 93c in U-shaped at both ends referring to Figure 15, lower panel 93b 931、931.Reversal film 931 has the calvus 93n for the trapezoidal shape of approximate right angle by one part bending.

Referring to Figure 16, when FPC 9f are inserted in groove gap 91k, FPC 9f end edge is connected to calvus 93n hypotenuse On.If FPC 9f are further inserted into groove gap 91k, FPC 9f can press calvus 93n.

Referring to Figure 16, in the state of FPC 9f end edge is connected on groove gap 91k backing, calvus 93n can be made Towards the recess 9k elastic recoils of the both sides otch formation in FPC 9f.And then, FPC 9f can be prevented relative to connector 9 come off.So, connector 9 has the FPC of the calvus 93n compositions by the reversal film 931 and trapezoidal shape anti-locking mechanism that comes off.

Referring to Figure 17, if pressing releasing button 94 with finger etc., reversal film 931 can be made to drop to lower panel 93b.With It, calvus 93n leaves recess 9k, and FPC 9f can be extracted from connector 9.

The case that the FPC connectors of patent document 1 be able to need not be opened and closed, coming off for FPC is constituted using metal housing Anti- locking mechanism, therefore be believed to cut down manufacturing cost.

However, the FPC of patent document 1 is remained and can lifted to be released buttons by a pair with connector, there is increase The problem of thickness of housing.That is, exist FPC connectors setting height(from bottom) it is higher the problem of, it is desirable to propose a kind of highly low FPC connectors.

In addition, the FPC of patent document 1 is being released in the state of button is operated, it is necessary to pull out with connector to a pair Go out FPC, therefore the problem of presence inconvenience.It is required that proposing a kind of FPC connectors for being easy to extract FPC.Also, the above shows Shape can be used as problem of the present utility model.

Utility model content

The utility model in view of above-mentioned problem and complete, its object is to provide a kind of PC connectors, its FPC is electrically connected with printed base plate, FPC handling are relatively easy to, and realize height reduction.

The present utility model people it is considered that by internally have be inserted into FPC FPC receiving rooms housing, Plate below the bottom surface of plate and covering housing above multiple contacts of the internal arrangement of housing, the upper surface with covering housing Metal housing and the metal cover of main panel of the 1st recess with the upper surface that can be opened and closed housing connect to constitute FPC Device is connect, a pair of the reversal films inverted from the terminal part of lower panel in U-shaped are configured to the both sides of plate below, it is anti-at this pair The lance shape portion of the trapezoidal mesa-shaped of anti-dropout, in the state of main panel is opened, a pair of lance shape portions are set on the terminal part of rotor Decline so that FPC handling become easy, in the state of main panel is closed, a pair of lance shape portions rise returns, engaging in It is configured to the structure that FPC is difficult to come off in the second recesses of FPC both sides otch formation, so as to make FPC connections Device height reduction, and following new FPC connectors are proposed accordingly.

(1) a kind of FPC connectors, the FPC has with connector：Flat housing, it internally there is FPC to receive Receive room, and there are the second recesses being recessed towards the FPC receiving rooms, both sides of the FPC receiving rooms in end in upper surface Otch a pair of the 1st recesses of formation, and it is open-ended at one in the way of being inserted into FPC；Multiple contacts, they are arranged in The inside of the FPC receiving rooms of the housing, can be electrically connected with the FPC；Metal housing, its section is formed as U-shaped, with office Portion covers plate and plate below the bottom surface for covering the housing above the upper surface of another end of the housing；And gold Category lid, it has the main panel for the rectangle that the 2nd recess of the housing can be opened and closed, and in the main panel One end has the lamination closely bent along its length, and the metal cover has the rotary shaft of a pair of cylinders shape, and this one Cylindric rotary shaft is configured on another end of the main panel, and protruded in the opposite direction, it is described under Panel has：A pair of supporting slices, it is configured in the both sides of the lower panel, and it is to turn that e axle supporting will be rotated described in a pair It is dynamic；And a pair of reversal films, it is configured in the both ends of the lower panel, is in from the terminal part of the lower panel towards base end part U-shaped is inverted, and the reversal film is in terminal part with the trapezoidal mesa-shaped that can be engaged and depart from the 1st recess of the FPC Lance shape portion, by the main panel of the metal cover from the second recesses opening in the state of, another end of the main panel The reversal film is set to be moved towards the lower panel, so that the lance shape subordinate drops, enabling in the FPC receiving rooms Plug the FPC, by the main panel of the metal cover to the second recesses close in the state of, the main panel it is another Individual end makes the reversal film from the lower panel return, so that the lance shape portion is sticked in the 1st recess of the FPC.

(2) based on the FPC connectors described in (1), wherein, the lance shape portion has：1st beveled walls, it is described in The end of reversal film is inclined upwardly；And the 2nd beveled walls, it is continuous with the reversal film and the 1st beveled walls.

(3) based on the FPC connectors described in (1) or (2), wherein, rotary shaft described in a pair is with no more than the housing Thickness mode be supported in the housing thickness direction pars intermedia.

(4) based on the FPC connectors described in any one of (1) into (3), wherein, the housing has：It is thick a pair Wall portion, they surround the both ends of the opening of the FPC receiving rooms；And the notch of rectangle, it is from the FPC receiving rooms The leading edge of opening is kept out of the way.

(5) based on the FPC connectors described in any one of (1) into (4), wherein, the contact has：Contact, It is configured in the inside of the FPC receiving rooms, can be contacted with the conductive pattern of the FPC；And leading part, it is configured In the base end part of the housing, it can be solder-bonded on printed base plate.

(6) based on the FPC connectors described in any one of (1) into (4), wherein, the contact has：Contact, It is configured in the inside of the FPC receiving rooms, can be contacted with the conductive pattern of the FPC；And leading part, it is configured In the base end part of the housing, it can be solder-bonded on printed base plate.

Utility model effect

FPC of the present utility model is formed as constructing and can making FPC connector height reductions with connector, i.e. The FPC connectors have metal housing and metal cover, and the metal housing has plate, the metal below the bottom surface of covering housing Main panel of the lid with the 1st recess that can be opened and closed housing, a pair of the reversions that will be inverted from the terminal part of lower panel in U shape Piece configures the both sides of plate below, and the lance shape portion of the trapezoidal mesa-shaped of anti-dropout is set in the terminal part of a pair of reversal films, In the state of main panel is opened, a pair of lance shape subordinate drops so that FPC handling become easy are closing the state of main panel Under, a pair of lance shape portions rise return, engaging in the second recesses of FPC both sides otch formation, so that FPC is difficult to come off.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 is the stereogram of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing an embodiment of the present utility model, is from front Observe the state diagram of FPC connectors in side.

Fig. 2 is the stereogram of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, is that FPC is used from rear side The state diagram of connector.

Fig. 3 is the stereo decomposing assembling figure of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, is seen from face side Examine the state diagram of FPC connectors.

Fig. 4 is the stereo decomposing assembling figure of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, is seen from rear side Examine the state diagram of FPC connectors.

Fig. 5 (A)~Fig. 5 (E) is the figure of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, and Fig. 5 (A) is FPC With the front view of connector, Fig. 5 (B) is the top view of FPC connectors, and Fig. 5 (C) is the right side view of FPC connectors, Fig. 5 (D) is the left side view of FPC connectors, and Fig. 5 (E) is the upward view of FPC connectors.

Fig. 6 is will to want the stereogram that portion amplifies with the metal housing set on connector in the FPC of the embodiment.

Fig. 7 is the longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, is Fig. 5 (B) A-A arrows The sectional view in direction.

Fig. 8 is the longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, is Fig. 5 (B) B-B arrows The sectional view in direction.

Fig. 9 (A)~Fig. 9 (C) is the figure of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, and Fig. 9 (A) is to represent In top views of the FPC with the state that FPC is provided with connector, Fig. 9 (B) is represented in FPC with being provided with FPC on connector State right side view, Fig. 9 (C) is to represent the stereogram in FPC with the state that FPC is provided with connector.

Figure 10 (A)~Figure 10 (C) is the right side view of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, Figure 10 (A) it is to open metal cover and the state diagram before FPC is inserted, Figure 10 (B) is to open metal cover and the state after FPC is inserted Figure, Figure 10 (C) is the state diagram for FPC being inserted and being closed metal cover.

Figure 11 (A)~Figure 11 (C) is the longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, Figure 11 (A) it is to open metal cover and the state diagram before FPC is inserted, Figure 11 (B) is to open metal cover and the state after FPC is inserted Figure, Figure 11 (C) is the state diagram for FPC being inserted and being closed metal cover.

Figure 12 (A)~Figure 12 (C) is the longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, Figure 12 (A) it is to open metal cover and the state diagram before FPC is inserted, Figure 12 (B) is to open metal cover and the state after FPC is inserted Figure, Figure 12 (C) is the state diagram for FPC being inserted and being closed metal cover.

Figure 13 is the stereogram of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing prior art, is the FPC connections from face side The state diagram of device.

Figure 14 is the amplification longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing prior art.

Figure 15 is the three-dimensional cutaway view that will be amplified in the FPC of prior art with the metal housing set on connector.

Figure 16 is the three-dimensional cutaway view of the structure for wanting portion for the FPC connectors for representing prior art, is inserted after FPC State diagram.

Figure 17 is the three-dimensional cutaway view of the structure for wanting portion for the FPC connectors for representing prior art, be press releasing by The state diagram of button.

Label declaration

1：Housing, 1f：FPC, 2：Contact, 3：Metal housing, 4：Metal cover, 10：Connector (FPC connectors), 11： FPC receiving rooms, 12：Second recesses, 12f：1st recess, 31：Top panel, 32：Lower panel, 32s, 32s：A pair of supporting slices, 41：It is main Panel, 41s, 41s：A pair of rotary axes, 322,322：A pair of reversal films, 411：Lamination.

Embodiment

Hereinafter, illustrate to be used to implement mode of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[structure of FPC connectors]

First, the structure of the FPC connectors of an embodiment of the present utility model is illustrated.

Fig. 1 is the stereogram of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing an embodiment of the present utility model, is from front Observe the state diagram of FPC connectors in side.Fig. 2 is the stereogram of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, is The state diagram of FPC connectors from rear side.

Fig. 3 is the stereo decomposing assembling figure of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, is seen from face side Examine the state diagram of FPC connectors.Fig. 4 is the stereo decomposing assembling of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment Figure, is the state diagram of the FPC connectors from rear side.

Fig. 5 (A)~Fig. 5 (E) is the figure of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, and Fig. 5 (A) is FPC With the front view of connector, Fig. 5 (B) is the top view of FPC connectors, and Fig. 5 (C) is the right side view of FPC connectors, Fig. 5 (D) is the left side view of FPC connectors, and Fig. 5 (E) is the upward view of FPC connectors.

Fig. 6 is will to want the stereogram that portion amplifies with the metal housing set on connector in the FPC of the embodiment. Fig. 7 is the longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, is that Fig. 5 (B) the A-A directions of arrow are cutd open View.

Fig. 8 is the longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, is Fig. 5 (B) B-B arrows The sectional view in direction.

(overall structure)

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 8, the FPC of an embodiment of the present utility model is with connector (hreinafter referred to as connector) 10 have flat housing 1 and multiple contacts 2.In addition, connector 10 has metal housing 3 and metal cover 4.

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 8, housing 1 internally has FPC receiving rooms 11.FPC receiving rooms 11 are can insert FPC 1f Mode it is open-ended at one of housing 1.FPC 1f have by a pair of the 1st recess 12f of the both sides otch formation of end, 12f (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2).In addition, housing 1 has the second recesses 12 towards the depression of FPC receiving rooms 11 in upper surface (referring to figure 3 or Fig. 4).

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4 and Fig. 8, multiple contacts 2 are arranged in the inside of the FPC receiving rooms 11 of housing 1.Also, it is multiple to touch First 2 can electrically connect with FPC 1f.

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 and Fig. 7 or Fig. 8, its section is shaped generally as U-shaped by metal housing 3.In addition, metal housing 3 have top panel 31 and lower panel 32.The upper surface of another end of the local complexity housing 1 of top panel 31.Lower panel 32 covers The bottom surface of lid housing 1.

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 and Fig. 7 or Fig. 8, metal cover 4 has substantially rectangular main panel 41.Main panel 41 can be opened The second recesses 12 of closed shell body 1.In addition, main panel 41 has lamination 411 an end.Length of the lamination 411 along main panel 41 Degree direction is closely bent.

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 5 (E), metal cover 4 has rotary shaft 41s, 41s of a pair of cylinders shape.These rotary shafts 41s, 41s is configured on another end of main panel 41.In addition, these rotary shafts 41s, 41s are protruded in the opposite direction.

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 5 (E), lower panel 32 has a pair of supporting slices 32s, 32s in both sides.These supporting slices 32s, The supporting of a pair of rotary axes 41s, 41s is to rotate by 32s.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, lower panel 32 has a pair of the reversions inverted towards base end part in U-shaped at both ends Piece 322,322.Reversal film 322 has the lance shape portion 32a of the trapezoidal mesa-shaped of anti-dropout in terminal part (referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 6).Lance Shape portion 32a can engage and depart from FPC 1f the 1st recess 12f (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2).

Referring to Figure 11 (A) or Figure 11 (B), the state of the second recesses 12 of housing 1 is opened in the main panel 41 of metal cover 4 Under, a pair of spring leafs 41u, 41u corner press a pair of reversal films 322,322, can make a pair of reversal films 322,322 under Panel 32 is shifted.And then, a pair of lance shape portions 32a, 32a decline, enabling relative to the plug FPC of FPC receiving rooms 11 1f.

On the other hand, referring to Fig. 7 or Figure 11 (C), the shape of the second recesses 12 of housing 1 is closed in the main panel 41 of metal cover 4 Under state, a pair of reversal films 322,322 leave lower panel 32.The second recesses 12 of housing 1 are closed in the main panel 41 of metal cover 4 Under state, a pair of lance shape portion 32a, 32a elastic recoils can be engaging in a pair the 1st recess 12f, 12f (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2). And then, it can prevent FPC 1f from being come off relative to connector 10.

The connector 10 of embodiment is configured to be constructed as below and can make FPC connector height reductions, i.e. the connection Device 10 has metal housing 3 and metal cover 4, and the metal housing 3 has plate 32, the metal cover 4 below the bottom surface of covering housing 1 Main panel 41 with the second recesses 12 that can be opened and closed housing 1, will be in a pair of U-shaped reversion from the terminal part of lower panel 32 Reversal film 322,322 configures the both sides of plate 32 below, and anti-dropout is set on the terminal part of this pair of reversal film 322,322 The lance shape portion 32a of trapezoidal mesa-shaped, in the state of main panel 41 is opened, a pair of lance shape portions 32a, 32a decline, to cause FPC 1f handling become easy, in the state of main panel 41 is closed, and a pair of lance shape portions 32a, 32a rise return, engaging in In the 1st recess 12f of FPC 1f both sides otch formation, so that FPC 1f are difficult to come off.

(structure of housing)

Below, the structure of the housing 1 of embodiment is illustrated.Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 8, housing 1 possesses insulating properties.It will be led by non- The molding synthetic resin that electrical material is constituted, can obtain the housing 1 of the insulating properties of intended shape.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, housing 1 has a pair of heavy sections 1t, 1t and substantially rectangular notch 1c.A pair of heavy sections 1t, 1t surround the opening 11k of FPC receiving rooms 11 both ends.Notch 1c from the opening 11k of FPC receiving rooms 11 leading edge are moved back Keep away (retrogressing).In addition, describing a pair of heavy sections 1t, 1t and notch 1c effect below.

In addition, referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, housing 1 has hole portion 1h, 1h of a pair of rectangles and in U-shaped through a pair set Bearing portion 1u, 1u.A pair of hole portions 1h, the 1h and bearing portion 1u, 1u formation are at the both ends of housing 1.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, can by spring leaf 41u, 41u of a pair of the U-shaped formed at the both ends of metal cover 4 to A pair of hole portions 1h, 1h are imported.1u, 1u can support a pair of rotary axes 41s, 41s in a pair of bearings portion.

(structure of contact)

Below, the structure of the contact 2 of embodiment is illustrated.Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4 and Fig. 8, contact 2 possesses electric conductivity.Pass through Punch press process is carried out to the metallic plate of electric conductivity, the contact 2 of the electric conductivity of intended shape can be obtained.As contact 2, if considering Easiness, spring performance and electric conductivity to processing etc., for example, preferably use copper alloy, but be not limited to copper alloy.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4 and Fig. 8, the base end part of contact 2 is supported on housing 1 (referring to Fig. 8) by single armed.In addition, contact 2 have contact 2s in its terminal part and are configured in the inside of FPC receiving rooms 11.The contact 2s of contact 2 can contact FPC 1f Conductive pattern 11f (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2).

In addition, referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4 and Fig. 8, contact 2 has leading part 2r in base end part.Leading part 2r can be soldered and connect Close on a printed base plate 8p face 81p (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2).That is, the connector 10 of embodiment is being capable of surface installation Smt connector on printed base plate.

(structure of metal housing)

Below, the structure of the metal housing 3 of embodiment is illustrated.Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, metal housing 3 possesses electric conductivity. By carrying out punch press process or Bending Processing to possessing the metal expansion plate of electric conductivity, the conduction of intended shape can be obtained The metal housing 3 of property.

Referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2, metal housing 3 covers the upper surface and the bottom surface of housing 1 of another end of housing 1, so that FPC receiving rooms 11 can be electromagnetically shielded.In addition, the main panel 41 in metal cover 4 closes the second recesses 12 of housing 1 In the state of, FPC receiving rooms 11 can be electromagnetically shielded.Thereby, it is possible to be shielded to FPC receiving rooms 11, Yi Miancong The leakage electromagnetic wave of contact 2 or contact 2 is guided should not electromagnetic wave.

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 5 (E), a pair of supporting slices 32s, 32s have leading part 32r in the other end.These leading parts 32r, 32r can be solder-bonded on a printed base plate 8p face 81p (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2).Thereby, it is possible to strengthen connection The soldering intensity of device 10.

In addition, referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 5 (E), three leading part 33r are protruded from the terminal part of lower panel 32.These leading parts 33r can be solder-bonded on a printed base plate 8p face 81p (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2).Thereby, it is possible to strengthen connector 10 Soldering intensity.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 (E) or Fig. 8, lower panel 32 has three plate spring sheets 321.Plate spring sheet 321 is by single armed It is supported on lower panel 32.In the state of FPC 1f are inserted in FPC receiving rooms 11, three plate spring sheets 321 can be towards touching First 2 contact 2s pressing FPC 1f.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, lower panel 32 has a pair of the reversions inverted towards base end part in U-shaped at both ends Piece 322,322.Referring to Fig. 7 or Figure 11 (C), the state of the second recesses 12 of housing 1 is closed in the main panel 41 of metal cover 4 Under, a pair of reversal films 322,322 leave lower panel 32.

On the other hand, referring to Figure 11 (A) or Figure 11 (B), the second recesses 12 of housing 1 are opened in the main panel 41 of metal cover 4 In the state of, a pair of spring leafs 41u, 41u corner press a pair of reversal films 322,322, can make a pair of reversal films 322,322 Shifted towards lower panel 32.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, reversal film 322 has the lance shape portion 32a of the trapezoidal mesa-shaped of anti-dropout in terminal part. Lance shape portion 32a has the 1st beveled walls 323 and the 2nd beveled walls 324 (referring to Fig. 7).1st beveled walls 323 are towards reversal film 322 End is inclined upwardly.In addition, the 2nd beveled walls 324 and the beveled walls 323 continuous (referring to Fig. 7) of reversal film 322 and the 1st.That is, lance shape Portion 32a carries out forging molding by the part to reversal film 322 and formed.It is strong thereby, it is possible to the flexure of strengthening lance shape portion 32a Degree.

On the other hand, there are a pair the 1st recesses 12f, 12f in the both sides of end referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2, FPC 1f.Referring to Figure 12 (A) or Figure 12 (B), in the state of the second recesses 12 of the opening housing 1 of main panel 41 of metal cover 4, a pair of spring leafs 41u, 41u press the corner of a pair of reversal films 322,322, so that a pair of lance shape portion 32a, 32a are shifted towards lower panel 32.

In the state of shown in Figure 12 (B), FPC 1f can be inserted into FPC receipts by a pair of lance shape portions 32a, 32a Receive in room 11.Shown in state as shown in Figure 12 (B) to Figure 12 (C), the 2nd of housing 1 is closed in the main panel 41 of metal cover 4 In the state of recess 12, a pair of lance shape portion 32a, 32a elastic recoils can be engaging in FPC 1f a pair the 1st recesses 12f, 12f Interior (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2).And then, it can prevent FPC 1f from being come off relative to connector 10.

(structure of metal cover)

Below, the structure of the metal cover 4 of embodiment is illustrated.Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, metal cover 4 possesses electric conductivity.Pass through Punch press process or Bending Processing are carried out to possessing the metal expansion plate of electric conductivity, the electric conductivity of intended shape can be obtained Metal cover 4.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, metal cover 4 includes a pair of spring leafs 41u, 41u being connected with main panel 41 and has housing 1 The height of depth degree of second recesses 12 covered.Preferably at least an end (lamination 411) of main panel 41 have with Thickness of slab equal the heavy section 1t of housing 1, in the state of main panel 41 closes the second recesses 12 of housing 1, preferably makes housing 1 upper surface and the upper surface of main panel 41 are coplanar.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, a part for foregoing expansion plate is preferably shaped to cylindrical shape, energy by a pair of rotary axes 41s, 41s Enough production effects manufacture metal cover 4 well.However, not excluding cylindric rotary shaft 41s gold is bonded on by welding etc. Belong to the situation on the both ends of lid 4.

Referring to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, main panel 41 has the lamination 411 that closely bends an end, therefore lamination 411 The thickness of slab at position turns into 2 times.Also, bending strength and thickness of slab is cube proportional, therefore the bending strength of lamination 411 turns into master 8 times of the bending strength of panel 41.

Referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2 and Fig. 5 (A)~Fig. 5 (E), a pair of rotary axes 41s, 41s is with the thickness no more than housing 1 Mode is supported on the substantially pars intermedia of the thickness direction of housing 1.

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 8, the connector 10 of embodiment has metal cover 4, and the metal cover 4, which has, can be opened and closed housing 1 Second recesses 12 main panel 41, metal cover 4 has rotary shaft 41s, 41s of a pair of cylinders shape prominent round about, this A little rotary shafts 41s, 41s are supported in the substantially pars intermedia of the thickness direction of housing 1 in the way of no more than the thickness of housing 1 On, therefore the central portion flexure of the second recesses 12 of housing 1 will not be made, the height reduction of connector 10 can be made.

[effect of FPC connectors]

Below, illustrate the action of the connector 10 of embodiment, and illustrate effect and the effect of connector 10.

Fig. 9 (A)~Fig. 9 (C) is the figure of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, and Fig. 9 (A) is to represent In top views of the FPC with the state that FPC is provided with connector, Fig. 9 (B) is represented in FPC with being provided with FPC on connector State right side view, Fig. 9 (C) is to represent the stereogram in FPC with the state that FPC is provided with connector.

Figure 10 (A)~Figure 10 (C) is the right side view of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, Figure 10 (A) it is to open metal cover and the state diagram before FPC is inserted, Figure 10 (B) is to open metal cover and the state after FPC is inserted Figure, Figure 10 (C) is the state diagram for FPC being inserted and being closed metal cover.

Figure 11 (A)~Figure 11 (C) is the longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, Figure 11 (A) it is to open metal cover and the state diagram before FPC is inserted, Figure 11 (B) is to open metal cover and the state after FPC is inserted Figure, Figure 11 (C) is the state diagram for FPC being inserted and being closed metal cover.

Figure 12 (A)~Figure 12 (C) is the longitudinal section of the structure for the FPC connectors for representing the embodiment, Figure 12 (A) it is to open metal cover and the state diagram before FPC is inserted, Figure 12 (B) is the state diagram opened metal cover and insert FPC, Figure 12 (C) is the state diagram for FPC being inserted and being closed metal cover.

Referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2, from the horizontal direction that a face 81p with printed base plate 8p is almost parallel, by FPC 1f's The opening 11k of connector 10 is inserted in end, so that by multiple contacts 2, the conductor that will can expose on FPC 1f end Pattern 11f is electrically connected with printed base plate 8p pattern.The connector 10 of embodiment is also referred to as " being horizontally mounted type connection Device ".

Referring to Figure 10 (A) or Figure 11 (A), the state of the second recesses 12 of housing 1 is opened in the main panel 41 of metal cover 4 Under, a pair of spring leafs 41u, 41u are pressed against the corner of a pair of reversal films 322,322, so that a pair of lance shape portion 32a, 32a directions Lower panel 32 is shifted.

In addition, referring to Figure 12 (A), in the state of the second recesses 12 of the opening housing 1 of main panel 41 of metal cover 4, a pair Spring leaf 41u, 41u press the corner of a pair of reversal films 322,322, therefore a pair of lance shape portion 32a, 32a are moved towards lower panel 32 Position.

, being capable of opening towards FPC receiving rooms 11 in the state of metal cover 4 is opened as shown in Figure 11 (A) or Figure 12 (A) Mouth 11k (referring to Fig. 1), FPC 1f are inserted in FPC receiving rooms 11.Referring to Fig. 8, contact 2s and the FPC receiving rooms 11 of contact 2 Bottom surface have less than FPC 1f thickness interval.And then, the connector 10 of the embodiment energy using FPC 1f thickness FPC 1f are enough plugged, thus are configured to so-called NON-ZIF (Zero Insertion Force：ZIF) formula FPC use Connector.

The connector 10 of embodiment is configured to be constructed as below to make FPC connector height reductions, i.e. the company Device 10 is connect in the state of main panel 41 is opened, a pair of lance shape portions 32a, 32a decline, and making FPC 1f handling becomes easy, Close in the state of main panel 41, a pair of lance shape portions 32a, 32a rise return, engaging in the both sides otch shape in FPC 1f Into the 1st recess 12f in so that FPC 1f are difficult to come off.

Referring to Figure 13 to Figure 17, the connector 9 of prior art inserts FPC 9f in groove gap 91k so that calvus 93n exists Elastic recoil after decline, prevents FPC 9f from being come off relative to connector 9.On the other hand, FPC 9f are being extracted relative to connector 9 In the case of, press a pair of releasing buttons 94,94 using finger etc..

Referring to Figure 13 to Figure 17, the connector 9 of prior art is remained and can risen to release buttons 94,94 by a pair Drop, the problem of there is the thickness for increasing housing 91.In addition, the connector 9 of prior art need to a pair release button 94, 94 operated in the state of extract FPC 9f, therefore also exist inconvenience the problem of.

On the other hand, the connector 10 of embodiment is in the state of main panel 41 is opened, a pair of lance shape portions 32a, 32a Decline, FPC 1f handling become easy.In addition, in the state of main panel 41 is closed, a pair of lance shape portions 32a, 32a rise Return, engaging in the 1st recess 12f of FPC 1f end both sides otch formation, thus FPC 1f are difficult to come off.Implement The connector 10 of mode need not be used for the releasing button for extracting FPC, can realize height reduction.In addition, the company of embodiment The operation for being used to extract FPC for connecing device 10 is relatively easy to.

As shown in Figure 11 (B) or Figure 12 (B), inserted by FPC 1f end in the state of FPC receiving rooms 11, contact 2 Contact 2s can contact FPC 1f conductive pattern 11f (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 8).

In the state of shown in Figure 11 (B) or Figure 12 (B), the width of the contact 2s of multiple contacts 2 along FPC 1f is applied Plus equal distribution load.However, the terminal part of multiple contacts 2 is pressed by the upper surface of housing 1, therefore worry the second recesses of housing 1 12 central portion is bent due to multiple contact 2s reaction force.That is, the contact of multiple respective central portions of contact 2s is worried Power is not enough.

As shown in Figure 11 (C) or Figure 12 (C), the state of the second recesses 12 of housing 1 is closed in the main panel 41 of metal cover 4 Under, second recesses 12 are pressed by main panel 41, therefore the central portion flexure of the second recesses 12 of housing 1 need not be worried.That is, it is multiple Contact 2s can contact FPC 1f conductive pattern 11f with substantially uniform contact force.

So, the connector 10 of embodiment makes the height reduction of connector 10, suppresses the flexure of the central portion of housing 1.Separately Outside, the connector 10 of embodiment has the FPC easy advantage of handling.

And then, the connector 10 of embodiment closes housing 1 such as shown in Figure 12 (C) in the main panel 41 of metal cover 4 In the state of second recesses 12, a pair of lance shape portion 32a, 32a elastic recoils can be engaging in FPC 1f a pair of the 1st recesses (referring to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2) in 12f, 12f, also have the advantages that to prevent FPC 1f from coming off relative to connector 10.

In addition, referring to Fig. 9 (A)~Fig. 9 (C), the connector 10 of embodiment surrounds FPC by a pair of heavy sections 1t, 1t 1f both sides, therefore when by FPC 1f wraparounds upward, can prevent the opening 11k of stress concentration both ends it is broken Damage (referring to Fig. 1).In addition, when by FPC 1f wraparounds upward, FPC 1f can heave, therefore by setting from opening 11k's The substantially rectangular notch 1c that leading edge is kept out of the way, so as to the breakage (referring to Fig. 3) at the both ends for preventing opening 11k.

So, the connector 10 of embodiment possesses the damaged advantage that can prevent the housing caused by FPC wraparound.

From the state shown in Figure 10 (C) or Figure 11 (C) and Figure 12 (C), lamination 411 is held, makes main panel 41 along up time Pin direction is rotated, so as to make a pair of reversal films 322,322 be shifted (referring to Figure 12 (B)) towards lower panel 32.And then, can FPC 1f are extracted from connector 10.

Claims (6)

1. a kind of FPC connectors, it is characterised in that the FPC has with connector：

Flat housing (1), it internally has FPC receiving rooms (11), and has in upper surface towards FPC storages The second recesses (12) of room depression, the FPC receiving rooms (11) end a pair of the 1st recesses of both sides otch formation (12f, 12f), it is and open-ended at one in the way of being inserted into FPC (1f)；

Multiple contacts (2), they are arranged in the inside of the FPC receiving rooms (11) of the housing, can be electrically connected with the FPC (1f) Connect；

Metal housing (3), its section is formed as U-shaped, the upper surface of another end with housing described in local complexity (1) Above plate (31) and the covering housing bottom surface below plate (32)；And

Metal cover (4), it has the main panel (41) for the rectangle that the second recesses (12) of the housing can be opened and closed, and And in an end of the main panel (41) with the lamination (411) closely bent along its length,

The metal cover (4) have a pair of cylinders shape rotary shaft (41s, 41s), a pair of cylinders shape rotary shaft (41s, On another end for 41s) being configured in the main panel (41), and protrude in the opposite direction,

Plate (32) has below the metal housing：

A pair of supporting slices (32s, 32s), they are configured in the both sides of the lower panel, by rotary shaft described in a pair (41s, 41s) supporting is to rotate；And

A pair of reversal films (322,322), it is configured in the both ends of the lower panel, from the terminal part court of the lower panel (32) Inverted to base end part in U-shaped,

The reversal film (322) has the bucking ladder that can be engaged and depart from the 1st recess (12f) of the FPC in terminal part The lance shape portion (32a) of shape,

By the main panel of the metal cover (4) (41) from the second recesses (12) opening in the state of, the main panel (41) Another end make the reversal film (322) mobile towards the lower panel (32) so that the lance shape portion (32a) declines, Make it possible to the plug FPC (1f) in the FPC receiving rooms (11),

In the state of the main panel of the metal cover (4) (41) is closed to the second recesses (12), the main panel (41) Another end make the reversal film (322) from the lower panel (32) return so that the lance shape portion (32a) is sticked in The 1st recess (12f) of the FPC.

2. FPC connectors according to claim 1, it is characterised in that

The lance shape portion (32a) has：

1st beveled walls (323), it is inclined upwardly towards the end of the reversal film (322)；And

2nd beveled walls (324), it is continuous with the reversal film (322) and the 1st beveled walls (323).

3. FPC connectors according to claim 1 or 2, it is characterised in that

Rotary shaft described in a pair (41s, 41s) is supported in the housing (1) in the way of no more than the thickness of the housing (1) Thickness direction pars intermedia.

4. FPC connectors according to claim 1 or 2, it is characterised in that

The housing (1) has：

A pair of heavy sections (1t, 1t), they surround the both ends of the opening of the FPC receiving rooms (11)；And

The notch (1c) of rectangle, it keeps out of the way from the leading edge of the opening of the FPC receiving rooms (11).

5. FPC connectors according to claim 1 or 2, it is characterised in that

The contact (2) has：

Contact (2s), it is configured in the inside of the FPC receiving rooms (11), can contacted with the conductive pattern of the FPC；With And

Leading part (2r), it is configured in the base end part of the housing, can be solder-bonded on printed base plate (8p).

6. FPC connectors according to claim 1 or 2, it is characterised in that

The metal housing (3) and the metal cover (4) are electromagnetically shielded to the FPC receiving rooms (11).