CN217134710U

CN217134710U - Connector with a locking member

Info

Publication number: CN217134710U
Application number: CN202123358984.5U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 林贤昌
Original assignee: P Two Electronic Technology Suzhou Co Ltd
Current assignee: P Two Electronic Technology Suzhou Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-10-07
Filing date: 2021-12-29
Publication date: 2022-08-05
Anticipated expiration: 2031-12-29
Also published as: TWM627197U; JP3236885U

Abstract

The utility model provides a connector, contain a casing, a switching board, plural number first terminal, plural number second terminal, plural number third terminal, adapter and plural number fourth terminal. The plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals are electrically connected with the plurality of fourth terminals through the circuit layout of the adapter plate so as to transmit a voltage current, and the plurality of third terminals can be directly connected with the circuit board, and the plurality of third terminals transmit a large voltage current compared with the plurality of first terminals, the plurality of second terminals and the plurality of fourth terminals.

Description

Connector with a locking member

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a technical field of connector, especially a can the low-loss or the connector of big voltage current of lossless conveying.

Background

Conventionally, the connector can transmit power and signals simultaneously, and referring to fig. 1, in fig. 1, a connector 1 is connected to a circuit board 2. The connector 1 includes a housing 3, an interposer 5, a first terminal group 7, a second terminal group 9, a third terminal group 11, an adapter 13, and a fourth terminal group 15. The electrodes of the third terminal group 11 have a larger area than the other electrodes and are used for transmitting power.

In fig. 1, the connector 1 can be connected to another connector (not shown), and the terminals of the second terminal group 9 and the third terminal group 11 are bar-shaped without any bending. Therefore, it is necessary to make the connection through the adapter 13 and through the fourth terminal group 15 to the circuit board 2; however, the power supply passing through the third terminal group 11, the interposer 5, the adapter 13, the fourth terminal group 15, etc. will inevitably cause power loss due to the passage of many components, and further, since many components are required, the voltage and current of the power supply that can be transmitted through the entire connector 1 may be limited due to the material characteristics of the components themselves.

In addition, since the conventional connector 1 needs to be coupled through a plurality of components, in the conventional structure, the thickness thereof cannot be effectively improved, and thus, the field of use is easily limited.

In view of the above, the present invention provides a connector, which can be used to solve the problem that the conventional connector cannot solve.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

A first object of the present invention is to provide a connector capable of transmitting a large voltage and current in a low loss or loss-free manner.

The second purpose of the utility model is to provide one kind or multiple structure according to above-mentioned connector, fix a position and buckle etc. to casing, terminal, keysets, adapter etc. of connector to reach and provide steady connection structure.

The third objective of the present invention is to provide a connector that can be combined with one or more structures, such as an adapter plate, an adapter seat, and a terminal, so as to adapt to different fields.

A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a connector suitable for use in a multimedia system for a vehicle.

To achieve the above and other objects, the present invention provides a connector capable of connecting an external connector and a circuit board. The connector includes a housing, a transfer board, a plurality of first terminals, a plurality of second terminals, a plurality of third terminals, a transfer seat and a plurality of fourth terminals. The shell forms a connecting port and a semi-open accommodating space so as to accommodate the external connector in the accommodating space through the connecting port. The shell is provided with a first surface to combine the circuit board and the shell to provide a second surface to form a plurality of first through holes, a plurality of third through holes and a plurality of fifth through holes. The fifth through holes are closer to the first surface than the first through holes. The first surface is adjacent to the second surface, the sizes of the fifth through holes are not smaller than the sizes of the third through holes, and the sizes of the third through holes are not smaller than the sizes of the first through holes. The adapter plate is combined with the second surface. The adapter plate is formed with a plurality of second through holes, a plurality of fourth through holes and a plurality of sixth through holes. The second through holes are arranged corresponding to the first through holes. The fourth through holes are arranged corresponding to the third through holes. The sixth through holes are more adjacent to the first surface of the shell than the second through holes and the fourth through holes. Furthermore, the adapter plate forms a circuit layout, so that the second through holes and the fourth through holes are respectively and electrically connected with the sixth through holes through the circuit layout. The first terminals respectively provide an eleventh end arranged on the second through holes and also provide a twelfth end protruding out of the accommodating space through the first through holes. The second terminals respectively provide a twentieth end to be arranged in the fourth through holes, and the second terminals also provide a twentieth end to protrude out of the accommodating space through the third through holes. The sizes of the second terminals are not smaller than the sizes of the first terminals. The third terminals respectively provide a thirtieth end capable of being connected to the circuit board, and the third terminals also provide a thirtieth end protruding out of the accommodating space through the fifth through hole. And the sizes of the third terminals are not smaller than the sizes of the second terminals. The adapter combines the adapter plate and the shell, and the adapter forms a plurality of guiding holes. The fourth terminals respectively provide a fortieth end to be arranged in the sixth through holes, and the fourth terminals also provide a fortieth end to be guided through the guide holes so as to be connected with the circuit board. The first terminals and the second terminals are electrically connected with the fourth terminals through the circuit layout of the adapter plate to transmit voltage and current, the third terminals can be directly connected with the circuit board, and the third terminals transmit large voltage and current compared with the first terminals, the second terminals and the fourth terminals.

Preferably, the housing further includes a plurality of first fasteners and the adapter further includes a plurality of second fasteners, the plurality of first fasteners are formed on the second surface, the plurality of first fasteners are disposed corresponding to the plurality of second fasteners, and the adapter is fixed to the housing by combining the plurality of first fasteners and the plurality of second fasteners.

Preferably, the housing further includes a plurality of third positioning members formed thereon, the adapter further includes a plurality of fourth positioning members formed thereon, the plurality of third positioning members are formed on the second surface, the plurality of third positioning members are disposed corresponding to the plurality of fourth positioning members, and the adapter is positioned on the housing by combining the plurality of third positioning members and the plurality of fourth positioning members.

To achieve the above and other objects, the present invention provides a connector capable of connecting an external connector and a circuit board. The connector includes a housing, a transfer board, a plurality of first terminals, a plurality of second terminals, a plurality of third terminals, a transfer seat and a plurality of fourth terminals. The shell forms a connecting port, a semi-open accommodating space and a first opening so as to accommodate the external connector in the accommodating space through the connecting port. In addition, the shell provides a first surface to combine the circuit board and the shell to provide a second surface to form a plurality of first through holes and a plurality of third through holes. The first opening is formed at a transition between the first surface and the second surface. Wherein the first surface is adjacent to the second surface. The adapter plate is combined with the second surface. The adapter plate is formed with a plurality of second through holes, a plurality of fourth through holes and a plurality of electrode contacts. The second through holes are arranged corresponding to the first through holes. The fourth through holes are arranged corresponding to the third through holes. The electrode contacts are formed on the edge of the adapter plate, and the adapter plate is formed with a circuit layout, so that the second through holes and the fourth through holes are electrically connected with the electrode contacts through the circuit layout respectively. The first terminals respectively provide an eleventh end arranged on the second through holes and also provide a twelfth end protruding out of the accommodating space through the first through holes. The second terminals respectively provide a twenty-first end arranged in the fourth through holes, a twenty-second end protrudes out of the accommodating space through the third through holes, the second terminals respectively provide a twenty-third end capable of being connected to the circuit board, and the second terminals also provide a twenty-fourth end protruding out of the accommodating space through the third through holes. The sizes of the second terminals are not smaller than the sizes of the first terminals. The third terminals respectively provide a thirtieth end capable of being connected to the circuit board and also provide a thirtieth end protruding out of the accommodating space. And the sizes of the third terminals are not smaller than the sizes of the second terminals. The adapter is arranged in the first opening to connect the adapter plate and the shell, and the adapter forms a slot to enable the adapter plate to be inserted and the adapter forms a plurality of guide holes. The fourth terminals are arranged in the slots. The fourth terminals are respectively provided with a forty-third terminal arranged in the slot and corresponding to the electrode contacts. The fourth terminals also provide a forty-fourth terminal through slot for connection to a circuit board. The fourth terminals are positioned in the slot through the guiding holes. The first terminals and the second terminals with the twentieth end and the twentieth end are electrically connected with the fourth terminals through the circuit layout of the adapter plate to transmit voltage and current, the second terminals with the twentieth end and the third terminals can be directly connected with the circuit board, and the third terminals perform transmission of large voltage and current compared with the first terminals, the second terminals and the fourth terminals.

Preferably, the adapter further includes an extending piece disposed corresponding to the first opening to close the first opening.

To achieve the above and other objects, the present invention provides a connector capable of connecting an external connector and a circuit board. The connector includes a housing, a transfer board, a plurality of first terminals, a plurality of second terminals, a plurality of third terminals, a transfer seat and a plurality of fourth terminals. The shell forms a connecting port and a semi-open accommodating space so as to accommodate the external connector in the accommodating space through the connecting port. The shell is provided with a first surface to combine the circuit board and the shell to provide a second surface to form a plurality of first through holes, a plurality of third through holes and a plurality of fifth through holes. The fifth through holes are closer to the first surface than the first through holes. Wherein the first surface is adjacent to the second surface. The sizes of the fifth through holes are not smaller than the sizes of the third through holes and the sizes of the third through holes are not smaller than the sizes of the first through holes. The adapter plate is combined with the second surface. The adapter plate is formed with a plurality of second through holes, a plurality of fourth through holes and a plurality of electrode contacts. The second through holes are arranged corresponding to the first through holes. The fourth through holes are arranged corresponding to the third through holes. The electrode contacts are formed on the edge of the interposer. And, the adapter plate forms a circuit layout, so that the second through holes and the fourth through holes are respectively and electrically connected with the electrode contacts through the circuit layout. The first terminals respectively provide an eleventh end arranged on the second through holes and also provide a twelfth end protruding out of the accommodating space through the first through holes. The second terminals respectively provide a twentieth end to be arranged in the fourth through holes, and the second terminals also provide a twentieth end to protrude out of the accommodating space through the third through holes. And the second terminals respectively provide a twenty-third end which can be connected to the circuit board, and the second terminals also provide a twenty-fourth end which protrudes out of the accommodating space through the third through holes. The sizes of the second terminals are not smaller than the sizes of the first terminals. The third terminals respectively provide a thirtieth end capable of being connected to the circuit board and also provide a thirtieth end protruding out of the accommodating space through the fifth through hole. And the sizes of the third terminals are not smaller than the sizes of the second terminals. The adapter combines the adapter plate and the shell, and the adapter forms a slot for inserting the adapter plate. The fourth terminals are arranged in the slots. The fourth terminals are respectively provided with a forty-third terminal arranged in the slot and corresponding to the electrode contacts. The fourth terminals also provide a forty-fourth terminal through slot for connection to a circuit board. The first terminals and the second terminals with the twentieth end and the twentieth end are electrically connected with the fourth terminals through the circuit layout of the adapter plate to transmit voltage and current, the second terminals with the twentieth end and the third terminals can be directly connected with the circuit board, and the third terminals perform large voltage and current transmission compared with the first terminals, the second terminals and the fourth terminals.

Preferably, the second surface of the housing further includes a plurality of seventh through holes and a plurality of ninth through holes, a portion of the plurality of second terminals further includes second positioning posts, and a portion of the plurality of third terminals further includes third positioning posts, the plurality of second positioning posts are disposed corresponding to the plurality of seventh through holes and the plurality of third positioning posts are disposed corresponding to the plurality of ninth through holes, so that a portion of the plurality of second terminals and the plurality of third terminals are positioned on the housing.

Preferably, the housing further includes a plurality of fifth fasteners and the adapter further includes a plurality of sixth fasteners, the plurality of fifth fasteners are formed at the junction of the first surface and the second surface, the plurality of sixth fasteners are disposed corresponding to the plurality of fifth fasteners, and the plurality of sixth fasteners move towards the plurality of fifth fasteners in a direction perpendicular to the first surface, so that the plurality of sixth fasteners fasten the plurality of fifth fasteners.

Preferably, the housing further includes a plurality of notches formed at the junction of the first surface and the second surface, and the plurality of notches are disposed corresponding to the thirtieth ends and the twenty-third ends for guiding the thirtieth ends and the twenty-third ends to the circuit board.

Preferably, the housing further includes a first positioning member and the adapter plate further includes a second positioning member, the second positioning member is disposed corresponding to the first positioning member, and the adapter plate is positioned on the housing by combining the first positioning member and the second positioning member.

Preferably, the housing further includes a plurality of third fasteners and the adapter further includes a plurality of fourth fasteners, the plurality of third fasteners are formed in a space between the first surface and the second surface, the plurality of third fasteners are disposed corresponding to the plurality of fourth fasteners, and the adapter is fixed to the housing by combining the plurality of third fasteners and the plurality of fourth fasteners.

Preferably, the adapter forms a plurality of first terminal slots, and the plurality of first terminal slots are connected to the plurality of guiding holes, so that the thirtieth ends are disposed in the plurality of first terminal slots and the thirtieth ends are disposed in the plurality of guiding holes.

Preferably, the adapter forms a plurality of second terminal slots and a part of the plurality of second terminals are disposed in the plurality of second terminal slots, the plurality of second terminal slots are connected to the plurality of guiding holes, a part of the plurality of second terminals respectively provide a twenty-third end for connecting to the circuit board and also provide a twenty-fourth end protruding from the accommodating space through the third through hole, and the twenty-fourth end is disposed in the plurality of second terminal slots and the plurality of twenty-third ends disposed in the plurality of guiding holes.

Preferably, the housing further comprises a first positioning column formed on the first surface for positioning the housing on the circuit board.

Compare in traditional connector, the utility model provides a connector, it can be applied to the transmission of heavy current and use, and sees through structural design and lets the thickness reduction of connector and can use in limited space. In addition, the connectors of the components can be tightly and stably combined by means of various clamping, positioning and limiting structures.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional connector.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3(a) is a front view illustrating the housing of fig. 2 according to the present invention.

Fig. 3(b) is a rear view illustrating the housing of fig. 2 according to the present invention.

Fig. 3(c) is a bottom view illustrating the housing of fig. 2 according to the present invention.

Fig. 3(d) is a side view illustrating the housing of fig. 2 according to the present invention.

Fig. 4(a) is a front view illustrating the adapter plate of fig. 2 combined with the adapter according to the present invention.

Fig. 4(b) is a rear view illustrating the adapter plate of fig. 2 combined with the adapter according to the present invention.

Fig. 4(c) is a side view illustrating the adapter plate of fig. 2 combined with the adapter socket according to the present invention.

Fig. 5(a) is a perspective view illustrating the adaptor of fig. 2, the second terminal and the third terminal.

Fig. 5(b) is a bottom view illustrating the adaptor of fig. 2, the second terminal and the third terminal.

Fig. 6 is a bottom view illustrating the connector of fig. 2 according to the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8(a) is a front view illustrating the housing of fig. 7 according to the present invention.

Fig. 8(b) is a rear view illustrating the housing of fig. 7 according to the present invention.

Fig. 8(c) is a bottom view illustrating the housing of fig. 7 according to the present invention.

Fig. 8(d) is a side view illustrating the housing of fig. 7 according to the present invention.

Fig. 9(a) is a perspective view illustrating the adaptor plate, the first terminal, the second terminal, the third terminal and the fourth terminal of fig. 7 according to the present invention.

Fig. 9(b) is a perspective view illustrating the adaptor plate, the adaptor socket, the first terminal, the second terminal, the third terminal and the fourth terminal of fig. 7 according to the present invention.

Fig. 9(c) is a plan view illustrating the adaptor plate, the adaptor socket, the first terminal, the second terminal, the third terminal and the fourth terminal of fig. 7 according to the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 11(a) is a front view illustrating the housing of fig. 10 according to the present invention.

Fig. 11(b) is a rear view illustrating the housing of fig. 10 according to the present invention.

Fig. 11(c) is a bottom view illustrating the casing of fig. 10 according to the present invention.

Fig. 11(d) is a side view illustrating the housing of fig. 10 according to the present invention.

Fig. 12(a) is a perspective view illustrating the adaptor of fig. 10 according to the present invention.

Fig. 12(b) is a perspective view illustrating the adaptor of fig. 10, the second terminal and the third terminal being combined together according to the present invention.

Description of the symbols:

1. 10, 10'. connector

2 … Circuit Board

3. 12, 12'. shell

5. 14, 14'. the adapter plate

13. 22, 22'. the adapter

7. 16, 16', 16"

9. 18, 18'. second terminal group

11. 20, 20', 20"

15. A fourth end group

122. 122', 122"

124. 124', 124". The third through hole

126. 126". The fifth through hole

128. 128". first positioning post

1210. 1210', 1210'. a first locator

1212

1214

1216. 1216', 1216"

1218. 1218', 1218

1220

1222. seventh through hole

1224.. ninth through hole

A fifth fastener

A notch

142. 142

144

146

148. 148

162. 162'

1622

1624

A second terminal

1822. twentieth end

A twenty-second end

1826. 1826', 1826'. twentieth terminal

1828. 1828', 1828". twentieth fourth terminal

18210

202. 202

2022. 2022', 2022". The thirtieth end

2024. 2024', 2024". The thirtieth end

2026

222. 222'. first terminal groove

224. 224' second terminal slot

226

228. 228', 228"

2210

2212

2214. 2214

2216

2218

242. A fourth terminal 242'

2422

2424

2426

2428. forty-fourth end

First surface

Second surface

SP.. accommodating space

Detailed Description

In order to fully understand the objects, features and functions of the present invention, the following detailed description of the present invention will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the present application, "a" or "an" is used to describe elements, components and assemblies described herein. This is for convenience of description only and provides a general sense of the scope of the invention. Accordingly, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, such description should be read to include one, at least one and the singular also includes the plural.

In the present application, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," "containing," or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, an element, structure, article, or apparatus that comprises a plurality of elements is not limited to only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such element, structure, article, or apparatus. In addition, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or".

Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In fig. 2, the connector 10 is capable of connecting an external connector (not shown) to a circuit board 2. In one application, the external connector may be a vehicle type connector.

The connector 10 includes a housing 12, an adapter plate 14, a first terminal group 16 consisting of a plurality of first terminals 162, a second terminal group 18 consisting of a plurality of second terminals 182, a third terminal group 20 consisting of a plurality of third terminals 202, an adapter 22, and a fourth terminal group 24 consisting of a plurality of fourth terminals 242.

Fig. 3(a) to 3(d) are also referred to, and are various views illustrating the housing of fig. 2 according to the present invention. FIG. 3(a) is a front view illustrating the housing of FIG. 2 of the present invention; fig. 3(b) is a rear view illustrating the housing of fig. 2 according to the present invention; fig. 3(c) is a bottom view illustrating the housing of fig. 2 according to the present invention; and, fig. 3(d) is a side view illustrating the housing of fig. 2 of the present invention.

The housing 12 forms a connection port 1218 and a semi-open accommodating space SP for accommodating the external connector in the accommodating space SP through the connection port 1218. In addition, the housing 12 provides a first surface SF1 to form a plurality of first through holes 122, a plurality of third through holes 124 and a plurality of fifth through holes 126 by combining the circuit board 2 and a second surface SF2 provided by the housing 12. The fifth vias 126 are closer to the first surface SF1 than the first vias 122. The first surface SF1 is adjacent to the second surface SF2. Herein, the first surface SF1 and the second surface SF2 are adjacent surfaces, and the included angle between the two surfaces is about 90 degrees. The size of the fifth through holes 126 is greater than or equal to the size of the third through holes 124 and the size of the third through holes 124 is greater than or equal to the size of the first through holes 122.

In another embodiment, the housing 12 further includes a plurality of first locking elements 1212 formed on the second surface SF2. Two are illustrated herein, and in other embodiments they may be singular or plural. Herein, the first locking element 1212 is illustrated as a through hole.

In another embodiment, the housing 12 further includes a plurality of third positioning members 1214 formed on the second surface SF2. Two are illustrated herein, and in other embodiments they may be singular or plural. Here, the third positioning element 1214 is illustrated by a through hole.

In another embodiment, the housing 12 further includes a first positioning element 1210 formed on the second surface SF2. Here, the first positioning member 1210 is illustrated as a positioning post.

In another embodiment, the housing 12 further comprises a plurality of third fasteners 1216 formed in the space between the first surface SF1 and the second surface SF2. Here, the third latches 1216 are illustrated as two examples, and are respectively formed at both sides of the space, and free ends of the third latches 1216 form a hook structure.

In another embodiment, the housing 12 further includes a first positioning post 128 formed on the first surface SF1 for positioning the housing 12 on the circuit board 2.

Fig. 4(a) to 4(c) are also referred to, and a plurality of perspective views for illustrating the adapter plate of fig. 2 combined with the adapter socket according to the present invention are shown. Fig. 4(a) is a front view illustrating the adapter plate of fig. 2 in combination with an adapter base according to the present invention; fig. 4(b) is a rear view illustrating the adapter plate of fig. 2 combined with the adapter base according to the present invention; fig. 4(c) is a side view illustrating the adapter plate of fig. 2 combined with the adapter base according to the present invention.

The interposer 14 is bonded to the second surface SF2. The interposer 14 is formed with a plurality of second through holes 142, a plurality of fourth through holes 144 and a plurality of sixth through holes 146. The second through holes 142 are disposed corresponding to the first through holes 122. The fourth through holes 144 are disposed corresponding to the third through holes 124. The sixth through holes 146 are closer to the first surface SF1 of the housing 12 than the second through holes 142 and the fourth through holes 144. In addition, the interposer 14 forms a circuit layout (not shown). Here, the circuit layout may be a layout of, for example, a copper foil through a printed circuit process, such that the second through holes 142 and the fourth through holes 144 are electrically connected to the sixth through holes 146 through the circuit layout, respectively.

The first terminals 162 respectively provide an eleventh end 1622 disposed on the second through holes 142, and the first terminals 162 also provide a twelfth end 1624 protruding out of the accommodating space SP through the first through hole 122. The second terminals 182 respectively provide a twentieth end 1822 disposed on the fourth through holes 144, and the second terminals 182 also provide a twentieth end 1824 protruding from the accommodating space SP through the third through hole 124. Herein, the sizes of the second terminals 182 are larger than the sizes of the first terminals 162. Here, the sizes of the second terminals 182 are larger than the sizes of the first terminals 162. The third terminals 202 respectively provide a thirtieth end 2022 capable of being connected to the circuit board 2, and the third terminals 202 also provide a thirtieth end 2024 protruding out of the accommodating space SP through the fifth through hole 126. Here, the size of the third terminals 202 is illustrated as being larger than the size of the second terminals. It should be noted that the amount of voltage and current that can be borne by the terminal is related to several factors, such as area, thickness, transmission length, etc. in the present invention, the size of the terminal represents the above-mentioned factors, so that, as a whole, the larger the size of the terminal is, the larger the voltage and current can be borne. Furthermore, after the third terminals 202 are electrically connected to the external connector, they do not need to be directly connected to the circuit board 2 through the adapter board 14, so that power loss can be reduced to provide voltage and current transmission with less loss.

In another embodiment, the interposer 14 further comprises a second positioning element 148. The second positioning element 148 is disposed corresponding to the first positioning element 1210, and the adapter plate 14 is positioned in the housing 12 by combining the first positioning element 1210 and the second positioning element 148. Here, the second positioning element 148 is exemplified by a positioning hole.

In another embodiment, the adapter 22 may also form a plurality of first terminal slots 222, and the first terminal slots 222 are connected to the guiding holes 2212, so that the thirty-second ends 2024 are disposed in the first terminal slots 222 and the thirty-second ends 2022 are disposed in the guiding holes 2212.

In another embodiment, the adapter 22 may also form a plurality of second terminal slots 224 and a portion of the second terminals 182 disposed in the second terminal slots 224. The second terminal grooves 224 are connected to the guiding holes 2212. Parts of the second terminals 182 respectively provide a twenty-third end 1826 to be connected to the circuit board 2, and the second terminals 182 also provide a twenty-fourth end 1828 to protrude from the accommodating space SP through the third through hole 124. The twenty-fourth end 1828 is disposed in the second terminal grooves 224 and the twenty-third end 1826 is disposed in the guiding holes 2212.

Fig. 5(a) to 5(b) are also referenced to illustrate a plurality of views of the adaptor and the second terminal of fig. 2 combined with the third terminal according to the present invention. Fig. 5(a) is a schematic perspective view illustrating the adaptor of fig. 2, the second terminal and the third terminal being combined together according to the present invention; fig. 5(b) is a bottom view illustrating the adaptor of fig. 2, the second terminal and the third terminal.

The adapter 22 combines the adapter plate 14 with the housing 12, and the adapter 22 forms a plurality of guiding holes 2212. The fourth terminals 242 respectively provide a forty-first end 2422 disposed in the sixth through holes 146, and the fourth terminals 242 also provide a forty-second end 2424 guided by the guiding holes 2212 to be capable of connecting the circuit board 2.

In another embodiment, reference may be made to fig. 6 to illustrate a bottom view of the connector of fig. 2 according to the present invention. In fig. 6, the adapter 22 further includes a plurality of fourth fasteners 228. The fourth fasteners 228 are disposed corresponding to the third fasteners 1216, so that the adapter 22 is fixed to the housing 12 by combining the third fasteners 1216 and the fourth fasteners 228. Here, the free end of the fourth locking element 228 is illustrated as a hook-shaped structure, and the hook-shaped structure is combined with the third locking element 1216 to make the two hook-shaped structures interfere with each other, so as to achieve the purpose of locking.

In another embodiment, the adapter 22 further includes a plurality of second locking elements 226, the second locking elements 226 are disposed corresponding to the first locking elements 1212, and the adapter 22 is fixed to the housing 12 by combining the second locking elements 226 and the first locking elements 1212. Here, the second locking member 226 is illustrated as a hook-shaped structure.

In another embodiment, the adapter 22 further includes a plurality of fourth positioning elements 2210. The fourth positioning members 2210 are disposed corresponding to the third positioning members 1214, so that the adapter 22 is positioned in the housing 12 by combining the third positioning members 1214 and the fourth positioning members 2210. Here, the fourth positioning element 2210 is exemplified by a positioning block.

According to the above combination of the components, the first terminals 162 and the second terminals 182 are electrically connected to the fourth terminals 242 through the circuit layout of the interposer 14 to perform a voltage and current transmission, the third terminals 202 can be directly connected to the circuit board 2, and the third terminals 202 perform a larger voltage and current transmission than the first terminals 162, the second terminals 182 and the fourth terminals 242. For example, the third terminals 202 may transmit a current of more than several amperes.

Please refer to fig. 7, which is a schematic perspective view of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In fig. 7, the connector 10' is also capable of connecting an external connector to a circuit board 2. The connector 10 'includes a housing 12', an adapter plate 14', a first terminal group 16' consisting of a plurality of first terminals 162', a second terminal group 18' consisting of a plurality of second terminals 182', a third terminal group 20' consisting of a plurality of third terminals 202', an adapter 22' and a fourth terminal group (hidden in the adapter 22', described later) consisting of a plurality of fourth terminals 242'.

Fig. 8(a) to 8(d) are also referred to, and are various views illustrating the housing of fig. 7 according to the present invention. Fig. 8(a) is a front view illustrating the housing of fig. 7 according to the present invention; fig. 8(b) is a rear view illustrating the housing of fig. 7 according to the present invention; fig. 8(c) is a bottom view illustrating the housing of fig. 7 according to the present invention; and, fig. 8(d) is a side view illustrating the housing of fig. 7 according to the present invention.

The housing 12' forms a connection port 1218', a semi-open receiving space SP and a first opening 1220 for receiving the external connector in the receiving space SP through the connection port 1218 '. In addition, the housing 12 'provides a first surface SF1 to form a plurality of first through holes 122' and a plurality of third through holes 124 'by combining the circuit board 2 and the housing 12' to provide a second surface SF2. The first opening 1220 is formed at a turn between the first surface SF1 and the second surface SF2. The first surface SF1 is adjacent to the second surface SF2.

Fig. 9(a) to 9(c) are also referenced to illustrate a plurality of views of the interposer, the first terminal, the second terminal, the third terminal and the fourth terminal of fig. 7 according to the present invention. Fig. 9(a) is a schematic perspective view illustrating the adaptor plate, the first terminal, the second terminal, the third terminal and the fourth terminal of fig. 7 according to the present invention; fig. 9(b) is a schematic perspective view illustrating the adaptor plate, the adaptor base, the first terminal, the second terminal, the third terminal and the fourth terminal of fig. 7 according to the present invention; fig. 9(c) is a plan view illustrating the adaptor plate, the adaptor socket, the first terminal, the second terminal, the third terminal, and the fourth terminal of fig. 7 according to the present invention.

The interposer 14' is bonded to the second surface SF2. The interposer 14' is formed with a plurality of second through holes 142', a plurality of fourth through holes 144' and a plurality of electrode contacts 1410. The second through holes 142 'are disposed corresponding to the first through holes 122'. The fourth through holes 144 'are disposed corresponding to the third through holes 124'. The electrode pads 1410 are formed on the edge (here, the lower edge) of the interposer 14', and the interposer 14' forms a circuit layout, so that the second through holes 142 'and the fourth through holes 144' are electrically connected to the electrode pads 1410 through the circuit layout, respectively.

The first terminals 162 'also provide an eleventh end disposed on the second through holes 142' respectively as in the first embodiment, and the first terminals 162 'also provide a twelfth end protruding out of the accommodating space SP through the first through hole 122'.

The second terminals 182' also provide a twentieth end disposed in the fourth through holes 144' and the second terminals 182' also provide a twentieth end protruding from the accommodating space SP through the third through hole 124', the second terminals 182' respectively provide a twenty-third end 1826' capable of connecting to the circuit board 2 and the second terminals 182' also provide a twenty-fourth end 1828' protruding from the accommodating space SP through the third through hole 124 '. The sizes of the second terminals 182 'are larger than the sizes of the first terminals 162'.

The third terminals 202 'respectively provide a thirtieth end 2022' capable of being connected to the circuit board 2 and the third terminals 202 'also provide a thirtieth end 2024' protruding out of the accommodating space SP. The size of the third terminals 202 'is larger than that of the second terminals 182' so as to withstand the transmission of large voltage and current.

The adapter 22' is disposed in the first opening 1220 to connect the adapter plate 14' and the housing 12 '. The adapter 22 'is formed with a slot 2214 for inserting the adapter plate 14'. In yet another embodiment, the adapter 22' also has a plurality of guiding holes formed in the slot 2214 as in the first embodiment.

The fourth terminals 242' are disposed in the insertion slots 2214. The fourth terminals 242' respectively provide a forty-third terminal 2426 disposed in the slot 2214 and corresponding to the electrode contacts 1410. Also, fourth terminals 242' provide a forty-fourth terminal 2428 for connection to the circuit board 2 through slot 2214. The fourth terminals 242 'are positioned in the insertion slots 2214 through, for example, guiding holes (holes into which the fourth terminals 242' are inserted, not shown).

According to the above-mentioned combination of the components, the first terminals 162 'and the second terminals 182' having the twentieth end (refer to fig. 4(c) of the first embodiment) and the twentieth end (refer to fig. 4(c) of the first embodiment) are electrically connected to the fourth terminals 242 'through the circuit layout of the interposer 14' to perform a voltage current transmission, and the second terminals 182 'and the third terminals 202' having the twentieth end 1826 'and the twentieth end 1828' are capable of directly connecting the circuit board 2, and the third terminals 202 'perform a large voltage current transmission compared to the first terminals 162', the second terminals 182 'and the fourth terminals 242'.

In another embodiment, referring to fig. 9(c), the adaptor 22 'further includes an extension 2216 disposed corresponding to the first opening 1220 to close the first opening 1220 when the adaptor 22' is combined with the housing 12.

In addition, the first positioning element 1210', the second positioning element 148', the third fastener 1216', the fourth fastener 228', the first terminal groove 222', the second terminal groove 224', the first positioning column, the guiding hole, and other technical features may also be added in this embodiment, and the description thereof is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus, is not repeated herein.

Fig. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In fig. 10, the connector 10 "is also capable of connecting an external connector to a circuit board 2. The connector 10 "includes a housing 12", an adapter plate 14", a first terminal group 16 composed of a plurality of first terminals, a second terminal group 18 composed of a plurality of second terminals, a third terminal group 20 composed of a plurality of third terminals, an adapter 22", and a fourth terminal group (hidden in the adapter 22", as in the previous embodiments, which are not described herein).

Fig. 11(a) to 11(d) are also referred to, and are various perspective views illustrating the housing of fig. 10 according to the present invention. Fig. 11(a) is a front view illustrating the housing of fig. 2 according to the present invention; fig. 11(b) is a rear view illustrating the housing of fig. 10 according to the present invention;

fig. 11(c) is a bottom view illustrating the housing of fig. 10 according to the present invention; fig. 11(d) is a side view illustrating the housing of fig. 10 according to the present invention.

The housing 12 "forms a connection port 1218" and a semi-open accommodating space SP for accommodating the external connector in the accommodating space SP through the connection port 1218". In addition, the housing 12 ″ provides a first surface SF1 for combining the circuit board 2 and the housing 12 ″ to provide a second surface SF2 for forming a plurality of first through holes 122", a plurality of third through holes 124", and a plurality of fifth through holes 126". The fifth vias 126 "are closer to the first surface SF1 than the first vias 122". The first surface SF1 is adjacent to the second surface SF2. The size of the fifth vias 126 "is larger than the size of the third vias 124" and the size of the third vias 124 "is larger than the size of the first vias 122".

The interposer 14 "is bonded to the second surface SF2. The interposer 14 ″ forms a plurality of second through holes, a plurality of fourth through holes and a plurality of electrode contacts as in the second embodiment, which is not described herein.

The first terminals of the first terminal group 16 ″ also provide an eleventh end disposed on the second through holes and a twelfth end protruding from the accommodating space SP through the first through hole 122 ″ as in the second embodiment, which is not described herein.

Fig. 12(a) is a perspective view illustrating the adaptor of fig. 10 according to the present invention; fig. 12(b) is a perspective view illustrating the adaptor of fig. 10, the second terminal and the third terminal being coupled together.

The second terminals of the second terminal group 18 "also provide a twentieth end respectively disposed at the fourth through holes and a twentieth end respectively protruding from the accommodating space SP through the third through hole 124" as in the second embodiment, and the second terminals also provide a twentieth end 1826 "capable of connecting to the circuit board 2 and a twentieth end 1828" protruding from the accommodating space SP through the third through hole 124".

The third terminals of the third terminal group 20 ″ can also be connected to the circuit board 2 like the thirty-second embodiment respectively with a thirty-second terminal 2022 ″ and also provide a thirty-second terminal 2024 ″ protruding from the accommodating space SP through the fifth through hole 126'.

The adapter 22 "couples the adapter plate 14" to the housing 12", and the adapter 22" defines a slot 2214' for insertion of the adapter plate 14". The fourth terminals of the fourth terminal group are disposed in the slot 2214', and the descriptions of the fourth terminals can refer to the descriptions of fig. 9(a) to 9(c), which are not repeated herein.

According to the above combination of the components, the second terminals of the first and second terminal groups 16 "and 18", having the twentieth and twentieth ends, are electrically connected to the fourth terminals through the wiring layout of the interposer 14 "to perform transmission of a voltage current, and the third terminals of the second and third terminal groups 20", having the twentieth and twenty-fourth ends 1826 "and 1828", are directly connected to the circuit board 2, and perform transmission of a large voltage current compared to the first terminals, the second terminals, and the fourth terminals.

In another embodiment, the second surface SF2 of the housing 12 ″ further includes a plurality of seventh through holes 1222 and a plurality of ninth through holes 1224 formed therein, and a portion of the second terminals respectively further includes second positioning posts 18210 and a portion of the third terminals respectively further includes third positioning posts 2026. The second positioning posts 18210 are disposed corresponding to the seventh through holes 1222 and the third positioning posts 2026 are disposed corresponding to the ninth through holes 1224, so that a portion of the second terminals and the third terminals are positioned in the housing 12 ″.

In another embodiment, the housing 12 "further comprises a plurality of fifth latches 1226 and the adapter 22" further comprises a plurality of sixth latches 2218. The fifth fasteners 1226 are formed at the intersection of the first surface SF1 and the second surface SF2. The sixth fasteners 2218 are disposed corresponding to the fifth fasteners 1226. The sixth latches 2218 move towards the fifth latches 1226 in a direction perpendicular to the first surface SF1, so that the sixth latches 2218 latch the fifth latches 1226.

In another embodiment, the housing 12 ″ further includes a plurality of notches 1228 formed at the intersection of the first surface SF1 and the second surface SF2, and the notches 1228 are disposed corresponding to the thirtieth ends 2022 ″ and the twenty-third ends 1826 ″ for guiding the thirtieth ends 2022 ″ and the twenty-third ends 1826 ″ to the circuit board 2.

In addition, the technical features of the first positioning element 1210", the second positioning element 148', the third fastener 1216", the fourth fastener 228", the first terminal groove 222', the second terminal groove 224', the first positioning post 128", and the guiding hole may also be added in this embodiment, and the description thereof is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus, the description thereof is omitted.

The present invention has been disclosed in terms of the preferred embodiments, but those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that equivalent changes and substitutions to the embodiments are all intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is subject to the claims.

Claims

1. A connector for connecting an external connector to a circuit board, the connector comprising:

a housing forming a connection port and a semi-open receiving space for receiving the external connector in the receiving space through the connection port, the housing providing a first surface for combining the circuit board and the housing to provide a second surface for forming a plurality of first through holes, a plurality of third through holes and a plurality of fifth through holes, the plurality of fifth through holes being more adjacent to the first surface than the plurality of first through holes, wherein the first surface is adjacent to the second surface, the size of the plurality of fifth through holes is not smaller than the size of the plurality of third through holes and the size of the plurality of third through holes is not smaller than the size of the plurality of first through holes;

the adapter plate is combined with the second surface, the adapter plate is provided with a plurality of second through holes, a plurality of fourth through holes and a plurality of sixth through holes, the plurality of second through holes are arranged corresponding to the plurality of first through holes, the plurality of fourth through holes are arranged corresponding to the plurality of third through holes, the plurality of sixth through holes are more adjacent to the first surface of the shell body than the plurality of second through holes and the plurality of fourth through holes, and the adapter plate is provided with a circuit layout, so that the plurality of second through holes and the plurality of fourth through holes are respectively and electrically connected with the plurality of sixth through holes through the circuit layout;

the plurality of first terminals respectively provide eleventh ends which are arranged on the plurality of second through holes, and the plurality of first terminals also provide twelfth ends which protrude out of the accommodating space through the first through holes;

a plurality of second terminals, which respectively provide a twentieth end to be arranged in the plurality of fourth through holes and also provide a twentieth end to protrude out of the accommodating space through the third through holes, wherein the size of the plurality of second terminals is not smaller than that of the plurality of first terminals;

a plurality of third terminals, which respectively provide a thirtieth end for connecting to the circuit board and also provide a thirtieth end protruding out of the accommodating space through the fifth through hole, wherein the size of the plurality of third terminals is not smaller than that of the plurality of second terminals;

the adapter plate is combined with the shell, and a plurality of guide holes are formed in the adapter plate; and

a plurality of fourth terminals, which respectively provide a forty-th end to be arranged in the plurality of sixth through holes and also provide a forty-th end to be guided through the plurality of guiding holes so as to be connected with the circuit board;

the plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals are electrically connected with the plurality of fourth terminals through the circuit layout of the adapter plate to transmit voltage and current, the plurality of third terminals are directly connected with the circuit board, and the plurality of third terminals transmit large voltage and current compared with the plurality of first terminals, the plurality of second terminals and the plurality of fourth terminals.

2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a plurality of first locking members formed thereon and the adapter further comprises a plurality of second locking members formed thereon, the plurality of first locking members being formed on the second surface and corresponding to the plurality of second locking members, and the adapter is fixed to the housing by combining the plurality of first locking members and the plurality of second locking members.

3. The connector of claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a plurality of third positioning members and the adapter further comprises a plurality of fourth positioning members, the plurality of third positioning members are formed on the second surface, the plurality of third positioning members are disposed corresponding to the plurality of fourth positioning members, and the adapter is positioned on the housing by combining the plurality of third positioning members and the plurality of fourth positioning members.

4. A connector for connecting an external connector with a circuit board, the connector comprising:

a housing forming a connection port, a semi-open receiving space and a first opening for receiving the external connector in the receiving space through the connection port, the housing providing a first surface for combining the circuit board and the housing to provide a second surface for forming a plurality of first through holes and a plurality of third through holes, the first opening being formed at a turning point between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the first surface is adjacent to the second surface;

the adapter plate is combined with the second surface, the adapter plate is provided with a plurality of second through holes, a plurality of fourth through holes and a plurality of electrode contacts, the plurality of second through holes are arranged corresponding to the plurality of first through holes, the plurality of fourth through holes are arranged corresponding to the plurality of third through holes, the plurality of electrode contacts are formed on the edge of the adapter plate, and the adapter plate is provided with a circuit layout, so that the plurality of second through holes and the plurality of fourth through holes are respectively and electrically connected with the plurality of electrode contacts through the circuit layout;

a plurality of second terminals, wherein a twentieth end is provided at the plurality of fourth through holes respectively, a twentieth end is also provided at the plurality of second terminals, the plurality of second terminals protrude out of the accommodating space through the third through holes, a twentieth end is provided at the plurality of second terminals respectively, the plurality of second terminals are connected to the circuit board, a twentieth end is also provided at the plurality of second terminals, the plurality of second terminals protrude out of the accommodating space through the third through holes, and the size of the plurality of second terminals is not smaller than that of the plurality of first terminals;

a plurality of third terminals, which respectively provide a thirtieth end for connecting to the circuit board and also provide a thirtieth end protruding out of the accommodating space, wherein the size of the plurality of third terminals is not smaller than that of the plurality of second terminals;

the adapter is arranged in the first opening to connect the adapter plate and the shell, and the adapter forms a slot for the insertion of the adapter plate and a plurality of guide holes formed by the adapter; and

a plurality of fourth terminals disposed in the socket, wherein the plurality of fourth terminals respectively provide a forty-third terminal disposed in the socket and corresponding to the plurality of electrode contacts, and the plurality of fourth terminals also provide a forty-fourth terminal passing through the socket for connecting the circuit board, and the plurality of fourth terminals are positioned in the socket through the plurality of guiding holes;

the plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals having the twentieth end and the twentieth end are electrically connected to the plurality of fourth terminals through the circuit layout of the interposer to perform voltage and current transmission, and the plurality of second terminals and the plurality of third terminals having the twentieth end and the twentieth end are provided for directly connecting the circuit board, and the plurality of third terminals perform transmission of a large voltage and current compared with the plurality of first terminals, the plurality of second terminals and the plurality of fourth terminals.

5. The connector of claim 4, wherein the adapter further comprises an extension piece disposed corresponding to the first opening to close the first opening.

6. A connector for connecting an external connector to a circuit board, the connector comprising:

a plurality of second terminals, wherein a twentieth end is provided at the fourth through holes, a twentieth end is provided at the second terminals and protrudes from the accommodating space through the third through holes, a twentieth end is provided at the second terminals and is connected to the circuit board, a twenty-fourth end is provided at the second terminals and protrudes from the accommodating space through the third through holes, and the size of the second terminals is not smaller than that of the first terminals;

a plurality of third terminals, which respectively provide a thirtieth end for connecting to the circuit board and also provide a thirtieth end protruding out of the accommodating space through the fifth through hole, wherein the size of the plurality of third terminals is not smaller than that of the plurality of second terminals; and

the adapter is combined with the adapter plate and the shell, and the adapter forms a slot for the insertion of the adapter plate;

the plurality of fourth terminals are respectively provided with a forty-third end and are arranged in the slot and correspond to the plurality of electrode contacts, and the plurality of fourth terminals also provide a forty-fourth end which passes through the slot to be connected with the circuit board;

the plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals having the twentieth end and the twentieth end are electrically connected to the plurality of fourth terminals through the circuit layout of the interposer to perform voltage and current transmission, and the plurality of second terminals and the plurality of third terminals having the twentieth end and the twentieth end are directly connected to the circuit board, and the plurality of third terminals perform large voltage and current transmission compared with the plurality of first terminals, the plurality of second terminals and the plurality of fourth terminals.

7. The connector of claim 6, wherein the second surface of the housing further comprises a plurality of seventh through holes and a plurality of ninth through holes, a portion of the plurality of second terminals further comprises second positioning posts, a portion of the plurality of third terminals further comprises third positioning posts, the plurality of second positioning posts are disposed corresponding to the plurality of seventh through holes and the plurality of third positioning posts are disposed corresponding to the plurality of ninth through holes, so that a portion of the plurality of second terminals and the plurality of third terminals are positioned on the housing.

8. The connector of claim 6, wherein the housing further comprises a plurality of fifth latches and the adapter further comprises a plurality of sixth latches, the plurality of fifth latches are formed at the junction of the first surface and the second surface, the plurality of sixth latches are disposed corresponding to the plurality of fifth latches, and the plurality of sixth latches move towards the plurality of fifth latches in a direction perpendicular to the first surface so that the plurality of sixth latches latch the plurality of fifth latches.

9. The connector of claim 8, wherein the housing further comprises a plurality of notches formed at the intersection of the first surface and the second surface, and the plurality of notches are disposed corresponding to the thirtieth ends and the twenty-third ends for guiding the thirtieth ends and the twenty-third ends to the circuit board.

10. The connector of claim 1,4 or 6, wherein the housing further comprises a first positioning member and the interposer further comprises a second positioning member, the second positioning member is disposed corresponding to the first positioning member, and the interposer is positioned in the housing by combining the first positioning member and the second positioning member.

11. The connector of claim 1,4 or 6, wherein the housing further comprises a plurality of third fasteners and the adapter further comprises a plurality of fourth fasteners, the plurality of third fasteners are formed in a space between the first surface and the second surface, the plurality of third fasteners are disposed corresponding to the plurality of fourth fasteners, and the adapter is fixed to the housing by combining the plurality of third fasteners and the plurality of fourth fasteners.

12. The connector of claim 1,4 or 6, wherein the adapter defines a plurality of first terminal slots, the plurality of first terminal slots connecting the plurality of guide holes such that the thirtieth ends are disposed in the plurality of first terminal slots and the thirtieth ends are disposed in the plurality of guide holes.

13. The connector of claim 12, wherein the adapter defines a plurality of second terminal slots and a portion of the plurality of second terminals is disposed in the plurality of second terminal slots, the plurality of second terminal slots are connected to the plurality of guiding holes, a portion of the plurality of second terminals respectively provide a twenty-third end for connecting to the circuit board and also provide a twenty-fourth end protruding from the receiving space through the third through hole, and the twenty-fourth end is disposed in the plurality of second terminal slots and the plurality of twenty-third ends are disposed in the plurality of guiding holes.

14. The connector of claim 1,4 or 6, wherein the housing further comprises a first positioning post formed on the first surface for positioning the housing on the circuit board.