JP2000077235A - Casing for housing piezoelectric element - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a casing for housing a piezoelectric element for positively realizing insulation, for reducing the manufacturing cost, and for easily realizing attachment and detachment to an object. SOLUTION: This casing 1 for housing a piezoelectric element is provided with a casing main body 1 for housing a piezoelectric element, lead terminals 5 and 6 for power input to be connected with a piezoelectric element housed in the casing main body 1, and a lead terminal 7 for power output to be connected with the housed piezoelectric element. This casing 1 for housing a piezoelectric element is provided with either of a connector for connecting the connecting terminal 7 with the lead terminals 5 and 6 for power input or a connector 4 for connecting the connecting terminal 7 with the lead terminal 7 for power output, which are integrally formed with the casing main body 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a casing for accommodating a piezoelectric element which functions as a voltage conversion element when supplying a high voltage to a cold cathode fluorescent tube or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A cold cathode fluorescent tube is used for a backlight in a liquid crystal display of a notebook personal computer, and an inverter device for generating a high voltage AC for lighting the cold cathode fluorescent tube is generally used. In FIG.
A piezoelectric transformer 61 incorporating a λ-mode type piezoelectric element or a piezoelectric transformer 81 incorporating a λ / 2-mode type piezoelectric element shown in FIG. 17 is provided. In this case, regardless of the piezoelectric transformers 61 and 81, basically,
It is mounted on a printed circuit board by soldering, and is connected to a connection terminal of a cold cathode fluorescent tube connection connector mounted on the same printed circuit board separately from the piezoelectric transformer 61 (or 81) by a printed pattern. Is done. As such a connector, for example, FIG.
The connector 91 shown in (a) and (b) is used.
The connector 91 has connection terminals 93 and 94 for connecting a cold cathode fluorescent tube as a load circuit, as shown in FIG.
And a terminal holding portion 92 for holding the connection terminals 93 and 94.

As shown in FIG. 13, a piezoelectric transformer 61 is entirely formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. A piezoelectric transformer 61 formed in a flat plate shape as shown in FIG. The element TR is housed. In this case, as shown in the figure, the casing 51 includes a box-shaped lower case 52 having an open upper surface and an upper case 5 for covering the opening of the lower case 52 in a state where the piezoelectric element TR is housed.
3, lead terminals 55 and 56 connected to the piezoelectric element TR in the housed state to input a drive voltage, and the piezoelectric element TR
And a lead terminal 57 for outputting a high-voltage alternating current to the cold cathode fluorescent tube. Lead terminals 55, 56, 57
The end portions 55a, 56a, 57a
Are soldered to the upper, lower, and side surfaces of the piezoelectric element TR, respectively, and the ends 55b, 56
b and 57b are drawn out of the casing 51, respectively.

When the piezoelectric transformer 61 is mounted on a printed circuit board, first, as shown in FIG. 15, ends 55b and 56b of lead terminals 55 and 56 are soldered to conductor patterns P1 and P2 for supplying drive voltage, respectively. At the same time, the end 57b of the lead terminal 57 is soldered to one end of the conductor pattern P3 for power output. Next, the end 93a of the connection terminal 93 of the connector 91 is soldered to the other end of the conductor pattern P3, and the end 94a of the connection terminal 94 is connected to a return current detection circuit or a low-potential circuit such as a ground potential. Soldered to the conductor pattern P4. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 16, the lead terminals 55 and 56 of the piezoelectric transformer 61 are connected to the AC power supply PW that supplies a drive voltage of, for example, an AC voltage for driving the piezoelectric transformer 61 via the conductor patterns P1 and P2. While being connected, the lead terminal 57 is connected to the connection terminal 93 of the connector 91,
Further, the connection terminal 94 of the connector 91 is connected to the low potential circuit.

Next, as shown by broken lines in FIGS. 15A and 15B, high-potential portions such as the end 57b of the lead terminal 57, the conductor pattern P3 and the end 93a of the connection terminal 93 of the connector 91 are insulated. After potting with water-soluble resin R,
A cover (insulator) made of polycarbonate (not shown) is attached so as to cover the entire piezoelectric transformer 61 or the entire printed circuit board. As a result, these portions that become high in potential during operation are covered with the insulating resin R and the cover, and are insulated from low-potential portions such as the ends 94a of the connection terminals 94 and external devices on the cold cathode fluorescent tube side to be connected. And electric shock accidents are prevented. In operation, the piezoelectric transformer 61 inputs a drive voltage from the AC power supply PW to the piezoelectric element TR via the lead terminals 55 and 56, and the piezoelectric element TR converts the drive voltage into a high-voltage AC voltage with a predetermined voltage gain. I do. Thus, the high-voltage alternating current is supplied to the cold cathode fluorescent tube via the lead terminal 57 and the connector 91, so that the cold cathode tube is turned on.

On the other hand, a piezoelectric transformer 81 shown in FIG.
The whole is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a piezoelectric element TR formed in a flat plate shape is accommodated in a casing 71 made of insulating resin as shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in the figure, the casing 71 includes a box-shaped lower case 72 having an open upper surface, an upper case 73 for covering the opening of the lower case 72 in a state where the piezoelectric element TR is housed, and
Lead terminals 75 and 76 connected to the housed piezoelectric element TR for inputting a drive voltage, and lead terminals 7 for outputting high-voltage AC from the piezoelectric element TR to the cold cathode fluorescent tubes.
7, 78. Lead terminals 75, 76, 7
7, 78 are end portions 75a, 76a, 77a, 78a
Are soldered to the four side surfaces of the piezoelectric element TR inside the casing 71, respectively.
b, 76b, 77b, 78b are pulled out of the casing 71.

When the piezoelectric transformer 81 is mounted on a printed circuit board, first, as shown in FIG. 19, ends 75b and 76b of lead terminals 75 and 76 are soldered to conductor patterns P11 and P12 for supplying drive voltage, respectively. At the same time, the ends 77b and 78b of the lead terminals 77 and 78 are soldered to the conductor patterns P13 and P14 for power output, respectively. In this case, the conductor patterns P13 and P14 are connected to each other at a location outside the figure, and the lead terminals 77 and 78 are
They are connected to each other via conductor patterns P13 and P14.
Next, the end 93a of the connection terminal 93 in the connector 91
Is soldered to the conductor pattern P14, and the end 94a of the connection terminal 94 is soldered to the conductor pattern P15 connected to the low potential circuit. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 20, the lead terminals 75 and 76 of the piezoelectric transformer 81 are connected to the AC power supply PW via the conductor patterns P11 and P12, and the lead terminals 77 and 78 are connected to the conductor pattern P1.
3, P14, the connection terminal 93 of the connector 91 is connected, and the connection terminal 94 of the connector 91 is connected to the low potential circuit via the conductor pattern P15.

Next, as shown by broken lines in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the end 78b of the lead terminal 78, the conductor patterns P13 and P14, and the end 9 of the connection terminal 93 of the connector 91.
After potting the insulating resin R so as to cover 3a, the piezoelectric transformer 81 is formed in the same manner as the piezoelectric transformer 61.
A cover (insulator) made of polycarbonate (not shown) is attached so as to cover the entirety or the entire printed circuit board. As a result, these portions that become high in potential during operation are covered with the insulating resin R and the cover, and are insulated from low-potential portions such as the ends 94a of the connection terminals 94, and an electric shock accident is prevented. In operation, the piezoelectric transformer 81 inputs a drive voltage from the AC power supply PW to the piezoelectric element TR via the lead terminals 75 and 76, and the piezoelectric element TR converts the drive voltage into a high-voltage AC voltage with a predetermined voltage gain. I do. As a result, the high-voltage AC is supplied to the cold-cathode fluorescent tube via the lead terminals 77 and 78 and the connector 91, so that the cold-cathode tube is turned on.

[0009]

However, the conventional piezoelectric transformers 61 and 81 have the following problems. First
In addition, when the conventional piezoelectric transformers 61 and 81 are mounted on the substrate,
By potting the insulating resin R to a portion having a high potential during operation or by attaching a cover, the high potential portion and the connection terminal 94 on the low potential side are insulated. Therefore, the insulation process is complicated, and
Since the potted insulating resin R has to be left for a predetermined time until it is cured, the time required for manufacturing is prolonged, resulting in a problem that the manufacturing cost of the piezoelectric transformers 61 and 81 is increased. In addition, there is a problem that insulation failure may be caused due to deterioration of the insulation resin R or poor potting of the insulation resin R. Further, an increase in the manufacturing cost due to the manufacturing cost and the mounting cost of the cover covering the entire printed circuit board is also a problem.

Second, in the conventional piezoelectric transformers 61 and 81, both the lead terminals (55 and 56) for inputting the drive voltage and the lead terminals (57 and the like) for power output are provided outside the casing (51 and the like). It is configured to be exposed to For this reason, the use is limited to the use of the printed circuit board mounted type. In particular, when the quality of the piezoelectric transformers 61 and 81 alone is checked after being mounted on the printed circuit board,
There is a problem that it is inevitably inconvenient to handle because the solder iron must always be used for removal.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a casing for accommodating a piezoelectric element which can ensure insulation, reduce manufacturing costs, and can be easily attached to and detached from a device to be mounted. And

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, a casing for accommodating a piezoelectric element according to the present invention is connected to a casing main body for accommodating a piezoelectric element and a piezoelectric element accommodated in the casing main body. Element housing having a power input lead terminal and a power output lead terminal connected to the housed piezoelectric element, the connection terminal being formed integrally with the casing body. Is provided with at least one of a connector connected to a lead terminal for power input and a connector connected to a lead terminal for power output in the casing body.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a piezoelectric element housing casing according to the first aspect, wherein the casing is formed integrally with the casing body and a connection terminal for power input in the casing body. A connector is provided which is connected to both the lead terminal and the power output lead terminal.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a casing for storing a piezoelectric element according to the first or second aspect, wherein one side of the casing body is opened so that the piezoelectric element can be inserted, and the other side. Is provided with a connector.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the piezoelectric element housing casing according to the third aspect, further comprising an urging means for urging the inserted piezoelectric element in the insertion direction and an opening portion. And a lid for closing the cover.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a piezoelectric element housing casing according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein at least one of a power input lead terminal and a power output lead terminal is provided. The connection terminal is connected with any one of a conducting wire, a flexible board, a metal spring, and a conductive rubber.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a piezoelectric element housing casing according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein at least one of a power input lead terminal and a power output lead terminal is provided. The connection terminal and the connection terminal are integrated.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a casing for storing a piezoelectric element according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein a ballast element is disposed between the power output lead terminal and the connection terminal. It is characterized by being provided.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a piezoelectric transformer using a piezoelectric element housing according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the same components as those of the conventional piezoelectric transformers 61 and 81 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

First, a piezoelectric transformer 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The piezoelectric transformer 11 has a built-in Rosen λ-mode type piezoelectric element TR, and is formed integrally with a housing 2, a lid 3 and a connector 4 as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b). A casing 1 made of an insulating resin corresponding to a casing body in the present invention, and a flat piezoelectric element TR
(See FIG. 5). In this case, the storage portion 2 is formed in a bottomed rectangular tube shape into which the piezoelectric element TR can be inserted, and inside the storage portion 2 is formed by bending a metal plate into a predetermined shape as shown in FIG. Piezoelectric element T
Lead terminals 5, 6, and 7 connected to R are provided. As shown in FIG. 3, an insertion port 2c for inserting the piezoelectric element TR is formed at the mounting end of the cover 3 in the storage section 2. Furthermore, the ribs 2 for holding the piezoelectric element TR without interfering with the vibration during operation are provided on the inner wall of the housing 2 in cooperation with the lead terminals 5 and 6.
a and 2b are formed at nodes of vibration of the piezoelectric element TR.

On the other hand, the lid 3 is formed in a cap shape as shown in FIG. 2, and a leaf spring 3a corresponding to the urging means in the present invention is attached to the inner wall thereof. The lid 3 closes the insertion opening 2 c of the storage unit 2 while urging the piezoelectric element TR inserted into the storage unit 2 toward the connector unit 4. The connector section 4 includes connection terminals 7 and 8. The connection terminal 7 has an end 7 a that is brought into contact with the piezoelectric element TR inside the storage section 2 and an end 7 b that is inside the connector section 4. Are arranged so as to project outward. As shown in FIG. 1B, the connection terminal 8 has its end 8a pulled out of the connector portion 4 so as to be solderable to a conductor pattern formed on a printed circuit board, and is also shown in FIG. As shown in FIG.
Are arranged so as to protrude outside in the inside of the.

At the time of assembling the piezoelectric transformer 11, first, the piezoelectric element TR is inserted into the housing 2 from the insertion opening 2c in the direction shown by the arrow A in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the end portions 5a and 6a of the lead terminals 5 and 6 come into contact with the vibration nodes on the upper surface and the lower surface of the piezoelectric element TR, respectively, so that the vibration of the piezoelectric element TR during operation is achieved. Are electrically connected without disturbing the connection. Further, the end 7a of the lead terminal 7 is electrically connected to the side surface of the piezoelectric element TR by being in contact therewith. As a result, the piezoelectric element TR
Is held in the housing portion 2 by the ribs 2a and 2b and the lead terminals 5 and 6. Next, the cover 3 is attached to the insertion opening 2c of the storage section 2 in the direction indicated by the arrow B in FIG. In this case, the fitting projection formed on the edge of the lid 3 is
5. The flat spring 3a of the cover 3 urges the piezoelectric element TR in the direction shown by the arrow C in FIG. For this reason, the lead terminal 7 and the side surface of the piezoelectric element TR can be reliably contacted without rattling. Thereby, FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b)
The piezoelectric transformer 11 is assembled as shown in FIG.

When the piezoelectric transformer 11 is incorporated in an inverter device for lighting a cold cathode fluorescent tube, lead terminals are connected to a conductor pattern for driving voltage input on a printed circuit board in the same manner as the conventional piezoelectric transformers 61 and 81. The ends 5b and 6b of the connection terminals 8 are soldered and the ends 8a of the connection terminals 8 are soldered.
Is soldered to the conductor pattern connected to the low potential circuit. Thus, as shown in FIG.
In operation 1, in operation, a driving voltage from an AC power supply PW is input to the piezoelectric element TR via the lead terminals 5 and 6, and the piezoelectric element TR converts the driving voltage into a high-voltage AC voltage with a predetermined voltage gain. As a result, the high-voltage AC is supplied to the cold cathode fluorescent tubes via the connection terminals 7 and 8 of the connector unit 4 and the cold cathode fluorescent tube connecting connector (not shown) connected to the connector unit 4. The cold cathode tube lights up. In this case, in the piezoelectric transformer 11, the application site of the high-voltage AC converted by the piezoelectric element TR is covered by the storage unit 2, so that the insulating resin R is potted or an insulating cover is attached. Thus, it is reliably insulated from a low-potential portion outside the piezoelectric transformer 11 and an electric shock accident or the like can be reliably prevented. In addition, by eliminating the need for an insulating cover and integrating the high-voltage AC output lead terminal of the piezoelectric TR and the connection terminal 7 of the connector unit 4, the connection step can be eliminated. In addition, the cost can be reduced, and the number of soldering steps to the printed circuit board is reduced by that amount, so that attachment and detachment to the printed board becomes easy.

Next, a piezoelectric transformer 31 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The piezoelectric transformer 31 has a built-in λ / 2 mode center drive type piezoelectric element TR. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the lower case 22, the upper case 23 and the connector 24 are integrated. It comprises a casing 21 made of an insulating resin corresponding to the casing main body of the present invention and a flat piezoelectric element TR (see FIG. 9). In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, the lower case 22 is formed in a bottomed box shape having an upper surface opening and accommodates the piezoelectric element TR. Inside the lower case 22, a metal plate is formed by bending a metal plate into a predetermined shape. Lead terminals 25, 26, and 27 connected to the piezoelectric element TR in the state are provided. The end 27a and the end 27b of the lead terminal 27 are connected to each other,
As shown by the broken line in FIG.
2 is buried in advance in the resin at the time of resin molding.

On the other hand, the upper case 23 is formed in a box shape capable of closing the opening of the lower case 22 with the piezoelectric element TR housed in the lower case 22. The lead terminals 25, 25 are also provided on the inner walls of the lower case 22 and the upper case 23.
In conjunction with 26, ribs 22a and 23a for holding the piezoelectric element TR without hindering vibration during operation are formed at vibration nodes of the piezoelectric element TR, respectively. The connector section 24 includes connection terminals 27 and 8, and the connection terminal 2
7 has ends 27a and 27b brought into contact with the piezoelectric element TR inside the lower case 22, and ends 27c thereof.
Are arranged so as to protrude outward inside the connector portion 24. The connection terminal 8 is connected to the piezoelectric transformer 1.
As in the case of the first connection terminal 8, the end 8a is drawn out of the connector 24 so as to be solderable to a conductor pattern formed on a printed circuit board, and the end 8b is pulled out inside the connector 24. It is arranged to protrude.

When assembling the piezoelectric transformer 31, first, the piezoelectric element TR is placed inside the lower case 22 in the direction indicated by the arrow D in FIG. At this time, FIG.
As shown in (b), the ends 25a, 26a, 27a, 27b of the lead terminals 25, 26, 27 are
By contacting the two side surfaces, the piezoelectric elements TR are electrically connected without obstructing the vibration of the piezoelectric elements TR during operation. Next, in the direction shown by arrow E in FIG.
The upper case 23 is fitted so as to cover 2. In this state, the piezoelectric element TR is held by the ribs 22a, 23a and the lead terminals 25, 26, 27. As a result, as shown in FIGS.
1 is assembled.

When the piezoelectric transformer 31 is incorporated in an inverter device for lighting a cold cathode fluorescent tube, similarly to the piezoelectric transformer 11, the lead terminals 25 and 26 are connected to a conductor pattern for driving voltage input on a printed circuit board. End 25b,
26b and the end 8a of the connection terminal 8 are soldered to the conductor pattern connected to the low potential circuit. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11, in the piezoelectric transformer 31, during operation, the drive voltage from the AC power supply PW is input to the piezoelectric element TR via the lead terminals 25 and 26, and the piezoelectric element TR At a predetermined voltage gain. As a result, the high-voltage AC is supplied to the cold cathode fluorescent tubes via the connection terminals 27 of the connector section 24 and the cold cathode fluorescent tube connecting connector (not shown) connected to the connector section 24, so that the cold cathode fluorescent tubes are supplied. The tube lights up.
In this case, even in the piezoelectric transformer 31, the part to which the high-voltage AC converted by the piezoelectric element TR is applied is the casing 2
1 to reliably insulate from a low-potential portion outside the piezoelectric transformer 31 without potting the insulating resin R or attaching an insulating cover, thereby reliably preventing an electric shock accident or the like. Can be.

Next, a piezoelectric transformer 40 according to still another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The piezoelectric transformer 40 is constructed in substantially the same manner as the piezoelectric transformer 31. As shown in the drawing, a lower case 42, an upper case 43 and a connector 44 are integrally formed, and a casing body according to the present invention is formed. And a casing 41 made of an insulating resin and a flat piezoelectric element TR. Further, unlike the piezoelectric transformer 31, the piezoelectric transformer 40 includes lead terminals 45 and 46 provided in the lower case 42 and a ballast choke 48 corresponding to a ballast element in the present invention. In this case, the end portions 45a, 4a of the lead terminals 45, 46
6a is connected to the upper surface and the lower surface of the piezoelectric element TR via conducting wires 49, 49, respectively. Further, the ballast choke 48 and the piezoelectric element TR are connected to a soldered wire 49.
And the ballast choke 48 and the connection terminal 47 of the connector section 44 are connected to each other by a conductive wire 49 which is also soldered.

In the piezoelectric transformer 40, unlike the piezoelectric transformers 11 and 31, the piezoelectric element TR
And each of the lead terminals 45 and 46 and the ballast choke 4
8 are connected by a plurality of conducting wires 49, 49, 49. In this case, the connection between them is not limited to the conducting wire 49, but may be a flexible substrate, a coil spring, a conductive rubber, or the like. In addition, since the piezoelectric transformer 40 has a built-in ballast choke 48 for matching the output impedance of the piezoelectric element TR with the input impedance of the cold cathode fluorescent tube, the insulation is maintained while maintaining the insulation property.
Each part can be integrated.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment of the present invention. For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, various lead terminals (5, 6, 25, 45) are used.
And the like, and the piezoelectric element TR are electrically connected by contact or soldering. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the two can be connected using a conductive adhesive or the like. Further, the piezoelectric transformer 11 according to the embodiment of the present invention employs a configuration in which the lid 3 is fitted to an end on a side different from the end on which the connector 4 is formed. 2, the connector 4 can function as a lid to house the piezoelectric element TR.

Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, an example in which a lead terminal as a power output lead terminal is integrated with the connection terminal 7 of the connector portion 4 has been described. May be provided with a connector portion connected within the casing body. In addition, a connector part where the power input lead terminal and connection terminal are connected in the casing body and a connector part where the power output lead terminal and connection terminal are connected in the casing body are separately provided. And in such cases,
The piezoelectric transformer including the piezoelectric element TR can be disposed as a single device at an arbitrary position, and can be easily connected to a device to be connected by connecting the connectors. The mounting and dismounting of the transformer becomes extremely easy. In addition, it is a matter of course that the power input connector can be integrated with the casing 1 and the power input lead terminals 5, 6 can be integrated with the connection terminals of the connector.

Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the casings 1, 21 and 41 having a structure in which the entire six surfaces are closed have been described. However, the printed circuit board mounting surface side and the low potential to which the power input lead terminal is connected are connected. The side surface on the side may be opened. When the printed circuit board mounting surface side is opened, the casing main body can be made thinner by that amount, so that it can be easily incorporated into a thin device. In addition, the lid 3 is not necessarily a requirement of the casing for accommodating the piezoelectric element in the present invention, and the lid 3 may be fixed to a device to be mounted such as a printed circuit board. Further, it is a matter of course that only the leaf spring 3a may be fixed to the device to be mounted such as a printed circuit board without using the lid 3.

Further, the connector portion 4 is not limited to the portion shown in the embodiment of the present invention, but can be disposed at an arbitrary portion such as the longitudinal side surface or the upper surface of the storage portion 2.

[0037]

As described above, according to the casing for accommodating the piezoelectric element according to the first aspect, the casing body, the connector connected to the lead terminal for power input, and the connector connected to the lead terminal for power output. Since at least one of the connectors is integrally formed with, for example, attachment to a printed circuit board or the like as a device to be attached becomes easy, and at least one of the lead terminals is connected to the connector, It can be easily removed from the device. Further, by connecting the power output lead terminal to the connector, the portion to which the high voltage generated by the piezoelectric transformer is applied is covered by the casing, so that the insulation can be ensured. In addition, there is no need to insulate that part or attach an insulating cover, and as a result, the installation work when mounting on a printed circuit board becomes easier,
The production cost of the piezoelectric transformer can be reduced. Furthermore, since the casing body and the power output connector are integrally formed, the mounting area can be reduced as compared with a case where both are separately mounted on a printed circuit board, and the piezoelectric transformer is built in. The size of the inverter device and the like can be reduced.

Also, a connector part to which the power input lead terminal and the connection terminal are connected in the casing body and a connector part to which the power output lead terminal and the connection terminal are connected in the casing body are separately provided. , The piezoelectric transformer including the piezoelectric element can be disposed at an arbitrary position as a single device. In addition, the connectors can be easily connected to a device to be connected by connecting the connectors, and in addition, the piezoelectric transformer can be very easily attached to and detached from a device to be mounted such as a printed circuit board.

Further, by accommodating the high voltage portion in the casing main body, it is not necessary to consider the creepage distance and the space distance at the time of design, so that the cost can be reduced by shortening the design time. In this case, when the piezoelectric transformer including the piezoelectric element is mounted on the printed circuit board, it is not necessary to consider the creepage distance and the space distance of the printed circuit board, so that the design time can be further reduced and the insulation can be made to some extent. Since a printed circuit board having low performance can be used, the cost of components can be reduced.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the connection terminal of the connector and both the power input lead terminal and the power output lead terminal are connected in the casing body. The present invention is not limited to mounting on a printed circuit board, and a piezoelectric transformer including a piezoelectric element can be provided as a single device at an arbitrary position.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a casing body having one side opened to allow a piezoelectric element to be inserted and a connector disposed on the other side is used. As a result, the high voltage portion can be reliably covered, so that the insulation can be further improved.

Further, according to the piezoelectric element housing of the fourth aspect, since the lid having the urging means for urging the inserted piezoelectric element in the insertion direction is provided, the inside of the casing main body is provided. The housed piezoelectric element and the lead terminal can be reliably connected.

According to the piezoelectric element housing of the fifth aspect, the conductive wire, the flexible substrate, the metal spring,
And connecting the connection terminal to at least one of the power input lead terminal and the power output lead terminal using any one of conductive rubber and a conductive rubber. Both can be reliably connected.

According to the piezoelectric element housing of the sixth aspect, at least one of the power input lead terminal and the power output lead terminal is integrated with the connection terminal, so that the lead terminal and the lead terminal are integrated. Since the process of connecting the connection terminals of the connector can be omitted, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
It can be further reduced.

According to the piezoelectric element housing of the seventh aspect, the ballast element is disposed between the power output lead terminal and the connection terminal, so that the insulation including the ballast element is ensured. Can be achieved. In addition, the mounting area can be reduced as compared with a case where the piezoelectric transformer, the ballast element and the connector are separately mounted on a printed circuit board or the like, thereby reducing the size of an inverter device having a built-in piezoelectric transformer. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1A and 1B are external views of a piezoelectric transformer 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a perspective view seen from a connector section 4 side, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view seen from a lid section 3 side. is there.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the casing 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention in a state where a part of the casing 1 is cut away.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view for explaining an assembling procedure of the piezoelectric transformer 11 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is another perspective view for explaining an assembling procedure of the piezoelectric transformer 11 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing an assembling procedure and an internal structure of the piezoelectric transformer 11 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an equivalent connection diagram showing an electrical connection when the piezoelectric transformer 11 according to the embodiment of the present invention is used in an inverter device.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are external views of the piezoelectric transformer 31 according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 7A is a perspective view as viewed from the connector part 24 side, and FIG. It is the perspective view seen from the opposite end.

FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a configuration of a casing 21 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view for explaining an assembling procedure of the piezoelectric transformer 31 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows a piezoelectric transformer 31 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3A is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of FIG. 1A, and FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view as viewed from a side surface, and FIG.

FIG. 11 shows a piezoelectric transformer 31 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an equivalent connection diagram showing an electrical connection when is used in an inverter device.

FIG. 12 shows a piezoelectric transformer 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is sectional drawing which shows a structure of.

FIG. 13 is an external perspective view of a conventional piezoelectric transformer 61.

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a conventional piezoelectric transformer 61.

15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating a state where a conventional piezoelectric transformer 61 is mounted on a printed circuit board, wherein FIG. 15A is a plan view and FIG. 15B is a side view.

FIG. 16 is an equivalent connection diagram when a conventional piezoelectric transformer 61 is used for an inverter device.

FIG. 17 is an external perspective view of a conventional piezoelectric transformer 81.

FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a conventional piezoelectric transformer 81.

19A and 19B are diagrams illustrating a state where a conventional piezoelectric transformer 81 is mounted on a printed circuit board, where FIG. 19A is a plan view and FIG. 19B is a side view.

FIG. 20 is an equivalent connection diagram when a conventional piezoelectric transformer 81 is used for an inverter device.

21A and 21B are external perspective views of a connector 91 used with a conventional piezoelectric transformer, where FIG. 21A is a perspective view as viewed from an external connector connection side, and FIG. 21B is a side of a connection terminal to be soldered to a conductor pattern. It is the perspective view seen from.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Casing 2 Storage part 3 Cover part 3a Leaf spring 4 Connector part 5 Lead terminal 6 Lead terminal 7 Connection terminal 8 Connection terminal 11 Piezoelectric transformer 21 Casing 22 Lower case 23 Upper case 24 Connector part 25 Lead terminal 26 Lead terminal 27 Lead terminal 31 Piezoelectric transformer 40 Piezoelectric transformer 41 Casing 42 Lower case 43 Upper case 44 Connector part 45 Lead terminal 46 Lead terminal 47 Connection terminal 48 Ballast choke 49 Conductor TR Piezoelectric element

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A casing main body for housing a piezoelectric element, a lead terminal for power input connected to the piezoelectric element housed in the casing main body, and an electric power connected to the housed piezoelectric element. A piezoelectric element housing casing having an output lead terminal, wherein the connector is formed integrally with the casing body and a connection terminal of which is connected to the power input lead terminal in the casing body. And a casing for accommodating the piezoelectric element, comprising at least one of a connector connected to the power output lead terminal. And a connector formed integrally with the casing body and having connection terminals connected to both the power input lead terminal and the power output lead terminal within the casing body. 2. The casing for accommodating a piezoelectric element according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The piezoelectric device according to claim 1, wherein the casing body has an opening on one side so that the piezoelectric element can be inserted, and the connector is provided on another side. Element storage casing. 4. The apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising: urging means for urging the inserted piezoelectric element in a direction in which the piezoelectric element is inserted, and a lid for closing the opening.
The casing for storing a piezoelectric element according to the above. 5. A connection terminal, wherein at least one of the power input lead terminal and the power output lead terminal is connected to one of a conductor, a flexible board, a metal spring, and conductive rubber. The casing for accommodating a piezoelectric element according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: 6. The power supply device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the power input lead terminal and the power output lead terminal is integrated with the connection terminal. Piezoelectric element storage casing. 7. The casing for accommodating a piezoelectric element according to claim 1, wherein a ballast element is disposed between the power output lead terminal and the connection terminal.