JP2001296451A - Optical connector receptacle and portable electronic apparatus equipped therewith - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical connector receptacle that makes the thickness needed to fix an optical device not more than the thickness of the device. SOLUTION: The optical connector receptacle is constituted such that it is equipped with a body 11 composed of a cylindrical part 12 and a rectangular parallelopiped part 13, that a through-hole 14 for inserting a plug into the body 11 is drilled into the front end face of the part 12 through the rear end 5 of the part 13 where an opening 26 is formed, that an engaging piece extending in the axial direction of the receptacle is formed integrally with both left and right sides of the rear end 5, that a holding area for carrying in the optical device 22 is formed with the end face of the rear part 5 and the inner face of the engaging piece, and that an engaging part for mating with the engaging piece is formed in the optical device 22.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical connector receptacle and a portable electronic device having the same.
In particular, the present invention relates to an optical connector receptacle in which the thickness required for fixing the optical element to the optical connector receptacle main body is equal to or less than the thickness of the optical element, and a portable electronic device including the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional example will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 7A, a main body 11 of an optical connector receptacle formed by insert-molding a synthetic resin material includes a cylindrical portion 12 at a front portion and a rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 at a rear portion. FIG. 7B shows FIG.
8 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 7 (a). The body 11 has a through hole 14 extending in the front-rear direction. The receptacle contact 16a is provided in the through hole 14.
Is accommodated, and a pin contact of a mating pin plug inserted through the front end of the through hole 14 is engaged. Terminals 25a, 25 of receptacle contact 16a
b and 25c are led out from the lower surface of the rectangular parallelepiped part 13 downward. A metal cover 15 is fitted on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 12.

The holding section 21 is formed separately from the main body 11 and is fitted and fixed to the rectangular parallelepiped section 13 of the main body 11. The holding portion 21 is formed in a box shape with an open bottom surface, and houses and holds the optical element 22. The optical element 22 is inserted and fitted into the holding section 21 through the open surface. This fitting state is ensured by the small projection 23. Optical element 22
Terminal 24 is also led out from the holding part 21 downward. Referring also to FIG. 9, in FIG.
The light-emitting surface or the light-receiving surface is opposed to the opening 26 of the holding portion 21 while being fitted and held in the holding portion 21.
Is opposed to the through hole 14 of the main body 11. A rectangular projection 27 having a rectangular parallelepiped outer shape is integrally formed on the side of the through-hole 14 of the holding portion 21. The holding portion 21 is attached to the square projection 27.
A circular opening 26 reaching the inside of the optical pin plug is formed, and the tip of the ferrule of the optical pin plug to be inserted is fitted and positioned.
The horn 27 of the holding part 21 is a rectangular parallelepiped part 13 of the main body 11.
Is inserted and fitted from the back. At this time, the engagement claws 28 formed on both side surfaces of the angular projection 27 engage with a part (not shown) of the receptacle contact 16a to prevent the receptacle contact 16a from coming off. Notches 29a and 29b are formed on both sides of the front edge of the upper surface of the holding portion 21, and engaging projections 31a and 31b that fit into the notches 29 are integrally formed on the upper rear surface of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13.

In the optical plug shown in FIG. 9B, a ferrule 44 is inserted and held in a plug main body 41, and a cylindrical portion 45 is formed integrally with the main body 41 around the ferrule 44 as an axis. An optical fiber 46 is inserted and fixed, and a core 47 of the optical fiber 46 is positioned and fixed to a distal end of the ferrule 44 at the distal end. The front end of the ferrule 44 projects from the cylindrical portion 45, and when the ferrule 44 is inserted into the through hole 14 of the receptacle,
9 (a) is positioned and inserted into the angular projection 27, and the tip of the core wire 47 is closely opposed to the light emitting surface or the light receiving surface 34 of the optical element 22.

[0005] A normal electric plug shown in FIG. 9C can be used for the above-described pin receptacle with an optical element. In this electric pin plug, a pin contact 42 is inserted and fixed in a plug body 41 made of an insulating material,
A metal sleeve 43 having a pin contact 42 as an axis is attached to a front end of the plug body 41. The pin contact 42 of this pin plug is connected to the through hole 14 of the receptacle.
And the metal sleeve 43 is fitted to the metal cover 15. The contact part 17 of the receptacle contact 16a is separated from the fixed contact piece 16b by the pin contact 42, and the contact part 17 and the pin contact 42 are electrically connected to each other, thereby operating as a normal electrical receptacle.

The above-described optical connector receptacle includes an optical connector receptacle body 11 composed of a cylindrical portion 12 and a rectangular parallelepiped portion 13, and a holding portion 21 fitted and fixed to the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 of the optical connector receptacle main body 11. I have. Optical element 2 composed of a light receiving element or a light emitting element
2 is fitted and fixed to the holding portion 21. That is, in this optical connector receptacle, first, the holding portion 21 is fitted and fixed to the optical connector receptacle main body 11, and then the optical element 22 formed of a light receiving element or a light emitting element is mounted on the holding portion 21.
Are fitted and fixed, and a total of three parts including the optical element itself are handled to hold the optical element 22. Here, regarding the configuration in which the optical element 22 is fitted and fixed to the optical connector receptacle main body 11, the configuration itself of the holding portion 21 used to execute the fitting and fixing is complicated. A small projection 23 for positioning and holding the optical element 22 is formed inside the main body of the holding section 21 in which a space where the optical element 22 is fitted and fixed is formed, and a square projection 27 is formed from the main body of the holding section 21. It is formed so as to protrude, and an engaging claw 28 is also formed on the square protrusion 27. It is difficult to manufacture the holding portion 21 having the complicated shape and structure. It is hardly easy to manufacture a mold for molding the holding part 21. Referring to FIG. 10, even if the holding portion 21 is formed integrally with the optical connector receptacle main body 11, the main body 11 including the holding portion 21 has a complicated shape and structure that involves difficulty in manufacturing.

In order to solve the above-mentioned difficulties, a special box-shaped holding portion 21 for housing and holding the optical element 22 as a member for positioning and fixing the optical element 22 is not formed.
There is also an optical connector receptacle that forms an engagement mounting piece at the rear end of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 at the rear of the optical connector receptacle. Hereinafter, this will be described. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional example of an optical connector receptacle in which an engagement mounting piece is formed at a rear end of a rectangular parallelepiped portion of a main body of the optical connector receptacle. In FIG. 11, a raised portion 51 extending vertically is integrally formed on the left and right sides of the rear end portion 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13. The inner surface of the raised portion 51 is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined outward from the end surface of the rear end 5. An elastic tongue piece 52 is integrally formed in the axial direction from the raised portion 51 with the plate surface facing left and right. An engagement hole 53 is formed in the elastic tongue piece 52. Reference numeral 6 denotes a holding frame which presses and holds the optical element 22 against the rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13, and has a U-shaped cross section in the horizontal direction. That is, the engaging wall 61 extending vertically in the left and right sides is integrally formed on the end wall 60. A concave portion 62 into which the elastic tongue 52 of the raised portion 51 is fitted is formed on the outer surface of the engaging wall 61, and the concave portion 62 has an engaging hole 53 of the elastic tongue 52.
Is formed with an engagement protrusion 63 that fits into and engages with. End wall 6
A pair of protrusions 64 are formed on the inner surface of the zero. The optical element 22 has a chamfered portion 2 whose outer shape has a large square portion in the vertical direction.
It is formed in the shape of an octagonal prism formed at 0, and a pair of fitting concave portions 71 corresponding to the pair of projecting portions 64 is formed on the rear surface. On the front surface of the optical element 22, a light emitting surface or a light receiving surface corresponding to the opening 26 of the holding portion 21 is formed.

In order to incorporate the optical element 22 into the optical connector receptacle, a pair of fitting recesses 7 of the optical element 22 are required.
1 and the pair of projections 64 of the holding frame 6 are aligned with each other, the elastic tongue piece 52 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 is made to correspond to the concave portion 62 of the holding frame 6, and the holding frame along the elastic tongue piece 52. Press 6. As a result, the elastic tongue piece 52 expands, and the engaging projection 63 of the holding frame 6 is fitted and engaged with the engaging hole 53. In this case, since the optical element 22 must be securely fitted and accommodated, the thickness of the wall of the holding frame 6 itself, which is formed separately from the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13, must be formed to a certain thickness.

Another conventional example in which an engagement mounting piece is formed at the rear end of a rectangular parallelepiped portion of the main body of the optical connector receptacle will be described with reference to FIG. This conventional example has a rectangular parallelepiped portion 13.
An optical element receiving hole 7 is provided at the rear end 5 of the optical disk. In order to provide the optical element receiving hole 7 outside, a holding portion indicated by the rear ends 5 to 70 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 is formed so as to protrude therefrom, and the optical element receiving hole 7 is formed in cooperation with the rear end 5. I do. Optical element receiving hole 7
Has a shape corresponding to the octagonal columnar outer shape of the optical element 22.
It is formed in a rectangular horizontal section. A pair of inclined projections 74 corresponding to the pair of fitting recesses 71 of the optical element 22 are formed on the rear surface of the optical element housing hole 7. Here, when the optical element 22 is pushed into the optical element housing hole 7 from below, the fitting concave portion 71 of the optical element 22 is fitted and engaged with the inclined projection 74, and the optical element 22 is a rectangular parallelepiped portion of the main body of the receptacle. 13 is attached to the rear end 5.

[0012] In the conventional example of FIG. 12, in order to externally provide the optical element housing hole 7 at the rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13, the rectangular parallelepiped portion 1 is required.
The holding portion 70 is formed so as to protrude from the rear end portion 3, and the optical element housing hole 7 is formed by this and the rear end portion 5. Also in the case of this conventional example, similarly to the above-mentioned conventional example, since the optical element 22 must be securely fitted and accommodated, the thickness of the wall of the protruding holding portion 70 itself must be assured to some extent. Must.

[0011]

As described above, in the first conventional example, in order to hold the optical element 22, a total of the optical connector receptacle body 11 including the optical element itself and the holding section 21 having a complicated configuration itself are required. Individual parts will be handled.
In order to manufacture the holding portion 21 having the complicated shape and structure, it is difficult to manufacture a mold for molding and other difficulties. Then, the holding frame 6 is connected to the elastic tongue piece 52 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13.
In the case of the conventional example in which the holding frame 6 is separately fitted, the shape and structure of the separate holding frame 6 are simplified as compared with the above-described holding section 21 of the conventional example, but the thickness of the wall of the holding frame 6 itself is reduced. The holding frame 6 must be configured to be somewhat thicker, and the holding frame 6 protrudes from the rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 in a state where the optical element 22 is held. The last conventional example also has a rectangular parallelepiped
The situation in which the holding portion 70 protrudes from the rear end portion 5 is not preferable.

According to the present invention, by improving the configuration for holding and fixing the optical element, the number of molded parts behind the optical element is reduced, the outer dimensions of the optical connector receptacle are reduced, and the number of parts required for holding is reduced. An object of the present invention is to provide an optical connector receptacle in which the thickness required for fixing the optical element to the optical connector receptacle main body is equal to or less than the thickness of the optical element, and a portable electronic device including the same.

[0013]

Means for Solving the Problems Claim 1: A front cylindrical portion 1 formed by insert molding a synthetic resin material.
And an optical connector receptacle body 11 comprising a rear rectangular parallelepiped part 13 and a through-hole 14 for inserting a plug into the optical connector receptacle body 11, wherein an opening 26 is formed from the front end face of the cylindrical part 12. 13 is formed so as to extend through the rear end portion 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13, and engagement mounting pieces extending in the axial direction of the receptacle are integrally formed on both left and right sides of the rear end portion 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13. An optical connector receptacle was formed in which an enclosing area for enclosing the optical element 22 was formed by the inner side surface of the mating attachment piece, and an engagement attachment portion for engaging and coupling with the engagement attachment piece was formed in the optical element 22.

Claim 2: In the optical connector receptacle according to claim 1, the engagement mounting pieces are a pair of upper engagement fixing pieces 54 facing each other and a pair of lower engagement faces facing each other. Holding claws 541, 551 having inwardly projecting inclined surfaces are formed opposite to the distal ends of the engagement fixing pieces 54, 55. Is the engagement fixing piece 54,
The engagement concave portion 7 that engages with the 55 holding claws 541 and 551
An optical connector receptacle consisting of 3, 74 was constructed.

Further, in the optical connector receptacle according to the third aspect, the optical element 22 constitutes an optical connector receptacle having an outer shape formed in a polygonal prism shape including a quadrangular prism. Further, in the optical connector receptacle according to the present invention, the elastic mounting tongue is formed integrally with the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 by extending the plate surface in the left-right direction in the axial direction of the receptacle. The elastic tongue 52 is formed with an engaging hole 53, and the left and right side surfaces of the optical element 22 are formed with a pair of projecting claws 75 which engage with the engaging holes 53 of the elastic tongue 52. The optical connector receptacle is constructed.

Here, in the optical connector receptacle according to the first aspect, an elastic locking piece 58 is formed at the center lower portion of the rear end portion 5 so as to protrude in the axial direction, and the engagement mounting pieces are left and right. The pair of engagement fixing pieces 56 are opposed to each other, and inwardly bent portions 562 are formed at the distal ends of these two engagement fixed pieces so as to face each other.
An upper portion of the optical element 22 is formed with a locking stepped portion 57 cut out downward, and a pair of engagement recessed portions 73 are formed at lower ends of both left and right sides of the rear surface of the optical element 22 so as to face each other. In the lower part of the front center, an engagement step 5 cut out downward
An optical connector receptacle 9 was formed.

Claim 6: The optical connector receptacle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the receptacle connector 16a is provided in the through hole 14 in the main body 11. did. Also, a portable electronic device provided with the optical connector receptacle according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is provided.

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A is an axial longitudinal sectional view of the embodiment, FIG. 1B is a view of FIG. 1A viewed from above,
FIG. 2C is a perspective view of the engagement mounting piece, and FIG. 2D is a perspective view of the optical element. This embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the main body 11 of the optical connector receptacle composed of the cylindrical portion 12 and the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 shown in FIG. 10, and is held at the rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13. This corresponds to the engagement mounting piece of this embodiment formed instead of the portion 21. On the rear end portion 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13, raised portions 51 projecting in the axial direction of the receptacle are integrally formed on both left and right sides. The inner side surface of the raised portion 51 is formed on an inner side surface 50 inclined outward from the end surface of the rear end portion 5 where the opening 26 is formed. At the upper end portions of the left and right ridges 51, a pair of upper engaging fixing pieces 54 facing each other are formed as engaging attaching pieces so as to protrude in the axial direction. Also, a pair of lower engagement fixing pieces 55 are formed at the lower ends of the left and right ridges 51 so as to protrude in the axial direction as opposed engagement fitting pieces. Holding claws 541 and 551 having inclined surfaces protruding inward from the ends are formed to face the distal ends of the upper engagement fixing piece 54 and the lower engagement fixing piece 55, respectively. With the above configuration, the opening 2
The optical element 22 is held by the end surface of the rear end portion 5 where the inner ring 6 is formed, the inner side surface 50 inside the left and right ridges 51, and the inner side surfaces of the upper engagement fixing piece 54 and the lower engagement fixing piece 55. To form a holding area.

In the above embodiment, the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13
A protruding portion 51 projecting in the axial direction of the receptacle is interposed between the rear end portion 5 and the engagement mounting piece, but this can be omitted. In addition, with the protruding portion 51 interposed,
The inner side surface is inclined from the end face of the rear end portion 5 outward.
When the optical element 22 is formed in the shape of an octagonal prism with the four corners formed in the chamfered portion 20 in the vertical direction, the optical element 22 can be easily attached to and detached from the receptacle. A pair of engagement recesses 73 are formed opposite to each other at lower end portions on both left and right sides of the rear surface of the optical element 22.
A pair of lower engagement recesses 76 are formed opposite to each other at lower end portions on both left and right sides of the rear surface of the optical element 22. An opening 26 of the rectangular parallelepiped 13 is provided on the front surface of the optical element 22.
The light emitting surface or the light receiving surface corresponding to.

In order to incorporate the optical element 22 into the optical connector receptacle described above, the holding claws 541 of the upper engagement fixing piece 54 formed on one of the left and right ridges 51 of the rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped part 13 are required. In a state where the corresponding engagement concave portion 73 and the lower engagement concave portion 76 of the optical element 22 are respectively positioned on the holding claws 551 of the lower engagement fixing piece 55, the optical element 22 is Press strongly. Thereby, the upper engagement fixing piece 54 and the lower engagement fixing piece 5
5, the holding claws 541 and the holding claws 551 are expanded.
Are resiliently fitted and engaged with the corresponding engagement concave portions 73 and lower engagement concave portions 76. In this state, the optical element 22 is prevented from moving in the vertical and horizontal directions by the upper engagement fixing piece 54 and the lower engagement fixing piece 55, and the rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped 13 and the holding claws 541 and 551. As a result, the movement in the axial direction is prevented, and the fixing to the optical connector receptacle is reliably ensured.

Another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the engagement mounting piece, and FIG.
FIG. 3C is a perspective view of the optical element, and FIG. 3C is a view in which the optical element is mounted on the engagement mounting piece as viewed from above. The rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 is integrally formed with ridges 51 extending vertically on both left and right sides. The inner surface of the raised portion 51 is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined outward from the end surface of the rear end 5. An elastic tongue piece 52 is integrally formed in the axial direction with the plate surface facing left and right as an engagement attachment piece from the raised portion 51. An engagement hole 53 is formed in the elastic tongue piece 52. The optical element 22 is formed in the shape of an octagonal column having a chamfered portion 20 in which the outer shape is formed in the chamfered portion 20 with a large quadrangular portion in the vertical direction. The end surface of the protruding claw 75 is an inclined surface that rises rearward from the side surface. This optical element 22
A light-emitting surface or a light-receiving surface corresponding to the opening 26 is formed on the front surface of.

In order to incorporate the optical element 22 into the optical connector receptacle, the left and right projection claws 75 of the optical element 22 are required.
Correspond to the front ends of the left and right elastic tongue pieces 52 respectively, and press the optical element 22 against the rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped part 13 with the protruding claws 75 along the elastic tongue pieces 52. This allows
The elastic tongue 52 is expanded and the optical element 22 is inserted into the engagement hole 53.
Are engaged with each other. By the fitting engagement of the protruding claw 75 with the engagement hole 53, the optical element 22 is prevented from moving in the vertical and horizontal directions, so that the optical element 22 is securely fixed to the optical connector receptacle.

Still another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the engagement attachment piece, and FIG. 4B is a view of FIG.
FIG. 4C is a view of FIG. 4A viewed from the rear, and FIG.
FIG. 5D is a perspective view of the optical element, and FIG.
It is the figure which looked at (d) from the front. In FIG. 3, the rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 is integrally formed with raised portions 51 extending vertically on both left and right sides. The inner side surface of the raised portion 51 is formed on an inner side surface 50 inclined outward from the end surface of the rear end portion 5 where the opening 26 is formed. The left and right ridges 51 are formed with a pair of engagement fixing pieces 56 facing each other in the axial direction as engagement attachment pieces. An inwardly bent portion 56 is provided at the tip of each of these engagement fixing pieces.
2 are formed facing each other. At the upper part of these inwardly bent portions 562, there are formed locking step portions 57 cut out downward. An elastic locking piece 58 is formed at the center lower portion of the rear end portion 5 so as to protrude in the axial direction. With the above configuration, the optical element 22 is held by the end surface of the rear end portion 5 where the opening 26 is formed, the inner side surface 50 inside the left and right ridges 51, and the inner side surfaces of the left and right engagement fixing pieces 56. A holding region is formed.

The optical element 22 is formed in the shape of an octagonal prism having a chamfered portion 20 formed with a large quadrangular portion in the vertical direction. A pair of engagement recesses 73 are formed opposite to each other at lower end portions on both left and right sides of the rear surface of the optical element 22. An engagement step portion 59 which is cut out downward is formed at the lower center of the front surface of the optical element 22. On the front surface of the optical element 22, a light emitting surface or a light receiving surface 34 corresponding to the opening 26 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 is formed.

In order to incorporate the optical element 22 into the optical connector receptacle, the end face of the rear end 5 and the left and right ridges 5
1, the elastic element 58 is pressed from below by the front surface of the optical element 22 into the holding area formed by the inner side surface 50 inside and the inner surface of the left and right engagement fixing piece 56. Press. When the optical element 22 is pushed in and the engagement concave portion 73 engages with the locking step 57 cut out at the upper part of the inward bent portion 562, the elastic locking piece 58 is located at the lower center of the front surface of the optical element 22. Notched engagement step 5
9 engages with the lower surface. Accordingly, the optical element 22 is prevented from moving in the vertical and horizontal directions, and the fixing to the optical connector receptacle is securely ensured.

In the above three embodiments of the optical connector receptacle, a connector receptacle for both electric light and light that can be used as an electrical connector receptacle is described.
It is also possible to configure a connector receptacle dedicated to light having the engagement mounting pieces of these embodiments. This will be described with reference to FIG. This is an example in which the engagement mounting piece of the embodiment of FIG. 1 is used. 2 and 3 can likewise be provided. The optical element 22 has an end face of the rear end portion 5 where the opening 26 is formed, and the right and left raised portions 5.
The light-emitting surface or the light-receiving surface faces the opening 26 of the rear end portion 5 in a state where the light-emitting surface or the light-receiving surface is enclosed by the inner inner surface 50 of the first member 1 and the inner surfaces of the upper engagement fixing piece 54 and the lower engagement fixing piece 55. The opening 26 faces the through hole 14 of the main body 11. The tip of the optical plug chip 48 inserted through the through hole 14 is fitted and positioned in the opening 26. The positioning of the inserted optical plug is held by biasing the rear end of the chip 48 inward by a pair of bias holding pieces 8 made of metal materials facing each other provided in the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13. .

In the above embodiment, the case where the holding area for holding the optical element 22 is formed as a pin jack has been described.
The present invention can also be applied to an optical minijack or receptacle shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 6, the engagement mounting piece of FIG. 1 is formed on the receptacle, the end surface of the rear end portion 5 where the opening 26 is formed, the inner side surface 50 inside the left and right ridges 51, and the upper engagement member. Joint fixing piece 54 and lower engagement fixing piece 5
5 form an enclosing area for enclosing the optical element 22, and include an upper engagement fixing piece 54 and a lower engagement fixing piece 55.
, The movement of the optical element 22 in the vertical and horizontal directions is prevented, and the rear end 5 of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 13 and the holding claws 541 and 551 prevent the movement in the axial direction. Similarly, the vertical and horizontal movement and the axial movement of the optical element 22 are prevented by forming the engagement mounting pieces shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 for the optical-only connector receptacle illustrated and described with reference to FIG. ing.

[0028]

As described above, according to the present invention, an engagement mounting piece is formed at the rear end of the optical connector receptacle body, and the optical element is held by the end face of the rear end and the engagement mounting piece. Forming a holding area. Further, by forming the coupling portion which engages with the engagement mounting piece on the optical element, the thickness required for fixing the optical element to the optical connector receptacle main body can be made equal to or less than the thickness of the optical element. . Accordingly, it is possible to provide an optical connector receptacle in which the total length of the connector receptacle can be reduced, the number of components of the entire optical connector receptacle is reduced, and the workability of assembling the optical connector receptacle is improved, and a portable electronic device including the same. can do.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a continuation of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining still another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a continuation of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining another embodiment.

FIG. 7 illustrates a conventional example.

FIG. 8 is a continuation of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a continuation of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another conventional example.

FIG. 11 is a view for explaining still another embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Main body 12 Cylindrical part 13 Rectangular part 15 Metal cover 16a Receptacle contact 16b Fixed contact piece 17 Contact part 20 Chamfer part 21 Holding part 22 Optical element 23 Small projection 24 Terminal 25a, 25b, 25c Terminal 26 Opening 27 Square projection 28 engaging claw 29a, 29b notch 31a, 31b engaging protrusion 34 light receiving element or light emitting element 42 pin contact 43 metal sleeve 44 ferrule 45 cylindrical part 46 optical fiber 47 core wire 48 chip 5 rear end 50 inner surface 51 ridge Part 52 Elastic tongue piece 53 Engagement hole 54 Upper engagement fixing piece 541 Holding claw 55 Lower engagement fixing piece 551 Holding claw 56 Engagement fixing piece 562 Inwardly bent portion 57 Locking step 58 Resilient locking piece 59 Step 6 Holding frame 60 End wall 61 Engagement wall 62 Depression 63 Engagement projection 64 Projection 7 Manabu element accommodation hole 70 embraced portion 71 fitting concave portion 73 engaging recessed portion 76 lower engaging recess 74 inclined projection 75 projecting claws 8 bias holding piece

Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Hiroshi Nakagawa 1-4-3 Kitakyuho-ji Temple, Yao-shi, Osaka Ho-Siden Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2H036 QA47 QA59 2H037 AA02 BA01 DA03 DA06 DA33

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An optical connector receptacle body comprising a front cylindrical portion and a rear rectangular parallelepiped portion formed by insert-molding a synthetic resin material, and a through-hole for inserting a plug into the optical connector receptacle body is formed in a cylindrical shape. Engagement attachment pieces are formed through the front end face of the rectangular part and extend through the rear end of the rectangular parallelepiped part where the opening is formed, and are integrally formed on both left and right sides of the rear end of the rectangular parallelepiped part to extend in the axial direction of the receptacle A light is formed by forming an enclosing area for enclosing the optical element by the end face of the rear end portion and the inner side surface of the engagement mounting piece, and forming an engagement mounting portion for engaging and coupling with the engagement mounting piece on the optical element. Connector receptacle. 2. The optical connector receptacle according to claim 1, wherein the engagement mounting piece comprises a pair of upper engagement fixing pieces facing each other and a pair of lower engagement fixing pieces facing each other, A holding claw having an inclined surface protruding inward is formed at an end of each of the engagement fixing pieces so as to face each other, and an engagement mounting portion of the optical element engages with the holding claw of the engagement fixing piece. An optical connector receptacle comprising a recess. 3. The optical connector receptacle according to claim 2, wherein the optical element has an outer shape formed in a polygonal prism shape including a quadrangular prism. 4. The optical connector receptacle according to claim 1, wherein the engaging attachment piece is formed by an elastic tongue piece formed integrally with the rectangular parallelepiped portion by extending the plate surface in the left-right direction in the axial direction of the receptacle. An optical connector receptacle, wherein an engagement hole is formed in the elastic tongue, and a pair of projecting claws 75 that engage with the engagement holes of the elastic tongue are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the optical element. 5. The optical connector receptacle according to claim 1, wherein an elastic locking piece is formed in a central lower portion of a rear end portion so as to protrude in an axial direction, and the engagement mounting pieces are formed as a pair of left and right opposed sides. An engagement bent portion is formed at the tip of each of the engagement fixed pieces, and an inwardly bent portion is formed to face each other. Is formed,
A pair of engagement recesses are formed opposite to each other at the lower end portions on the left and right sides of the rear surface of the optical element, and an engagement step portion cut downward is formed at the lower center of the front surface. Connector receptacle. 6. An optical connector receptacle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the optical connector receptacle has a receptacle contact in a through hole in the main body. 7. A portable electronic device comprising the optical connector receptacle according to any one of claims 1 to 6.