JP2016146342A - Electric connector assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric connector assembly in which a plug connector can be directly attached onto a circuit board and electrically connected to a receptacle connector.SOLUTION: An electric connector assembly relates particularly to a plug connector of a cable. The plug connector can be vertically inserted into a receiving space of a receptacle connector corresponding thereto mounted on a circuit board. The plug connector comprises a first engaging part. The circuit board comprises a second engaging part corresponding to the first engaging part. Thereby the plug connector can be directly attached and fixed onto the circuit board.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an electrical connector assembly, and more particularly to an electrical connector assembly in which a plug connector can be directly incorporated on a circuit board and electrically connected to a receptacle connector.

  With the advent of the science and technology era, various electronic products are constantly developing. At the same time as improvements in the functions of related equipment, the demand for stability of electronic components is also increasing, and connectors are mainly used for each electronic product in order to cope with higher electrical performance and increased use environment. It is an important means of connection and signal transmission.

  The wire-to-board connector has already been widely applied in various mobile communication devices and various personal terminals, and realizes connection and transmission of signals or power between each functional member in these devices and the substrate. Conventional wire-to-board connector assemblies usually include a plug connector and a receptacle connector. In the wire-to-board connector assembly, there are two types of insertion methods, horizontal insertion and vertical insertion. Regardless of whether the insertion direction of the plug connector of the wire-to-board connector assembly is horizontal insertion or vertical insertion, the fixing method of the plug connector and the receptacle connector is usually mutually on the plastic insulation body of the receptacle connector and the plug connector. A structure to be installed in correspondence with is installed. This increases the holding power of the plug connector itself and prevents the plug connector from being detached. However, the holding force provided by this built-in structure is limited and cannot be said to be structurally strong. After insertion / extraction, it is usually easy to break.

  For this reason, it is a problem that needs to be solved now, how to strengthen the structure for fixing and fixing the plug connector and the receptacle connector so as to avoid the situation where the plug connector and the receptacle connector are easily damaged when the plug connector and the receptacle connector are inserted and removed multiple times. .

  An object of the present invention is to provide an electrical connector assembly in which a plug connector can be directly incorporated on a circuit board and electrically connected to a receptacle connector.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical connector assembly having an increased structural life of the plug connector and the receptacle connector.

  To achieve the above object, an electrical connector assembly of the present invention includes a plug connector and a corresponding receptacle connector, and the plug connector coupled to a cable is connected to the corresponding receptacle connector on a circuit board. And the plug connector includes an insulating body, and the insulating body is provided with a first engagement portion, whereby the receptacle connectors corresponding to each other include a receiving space in which the plug connector can be stored. And the 2nd engaging part corresponding to the 1st engaging part of the said plug connector is provided on the said circuit board, and the said plug connector can be integrated and fixed on the said circuit board.

  The first engaging portion described above is formed by extending downward from the insulating body.

  The first engaging portion described above is a pair of claws, and the pair of claws are symmetrical to each other and have a distance between the pair of claws, and elastic deformation occurs when the pair of claws are compressed. The second engagement portion of the circuit board is a fitting hole that fits the pair of claws of the first engagement portion.

  The first engaging portion described above is formed by extending from both end portions of the insulating body, and the extended portion exceeds both end portions of the receptacle connector.

  The first engaging portion extended from both end portions of the insulating main body is a pair of claws, the pair of claws are symmetrical to each other, and a distance is provided between the pair of claws. When the claw is pressed, elastic deformation is caused, and the second engagement portion of the circuit board has a fitting hole at a position corresponding to the first engagement portion extended from both end portions of the insulating body. I have.

  In order to achieve the above object, another electrical connector assembly includes a plug connector, a corresponding receptacle connector, a first engagement portion covering the plug connector and the corresponding receptacle connector, and a cable. The plug connector coupled to the circuit board is electrically connected to the receptacle connector corresponding to each other on the circuit board, and the receptacle connector corresponding to the mutually includes an accommodation space in which the plug connector can be accommodated, and the circuit A second engagement portion corresponding to the first engagement portion is provided on the plate, and the plug connector and the receptacle connector corresponding to each other are covered by the first engagement portion and fixed on the circuit board. can do.

  The first engaging portion described above is a hook-shaped lid, and the first engaging portion includes a pair of claws on both sides, the pair of claws are symmetrical to each other, and the pair of claws. A distance between them, and when the pair of claws are compressed, elastic deformation is caused, and the second engagement portion of the circuit board has a fitting hole corresponding to a location matched to the first engagement portion. ing.

1 is an exploded view of an electrical connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a three-dimensional assembly drawing of the electrical connector assembly of one Example of this invention. 3A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA showing the operation of the electrical connector assembly of FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA showing the operation of the electrical connector assembly of FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA showing the operation of the electrical connector assembly of FIG. FIG. 6 is an exploded view of another embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an exploded view of yet another embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional assembly view of still another embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention. 7A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB showing the operation of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention shown in FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB showing the operation of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention shown in FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB showing the operation of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention shown in FIG.

  The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the best embodiments of the present invention. Prior to this description, those skilled in the art will modify the creation described in the text to effect the effects of the present invention. It should be understood that it is possible to achieve For this reason, the above description is a wide disclosure for those skilled in the art, and the contents thereof do not limit the present invention.

  1 and 2 show a three-dimensional exploded view and a three-dimensional assembly view of an electrical connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively. An electrical connector assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plug connector 1 and a receptacle connector 2 corresponding to each other. The plug connector 1 connected to a cable is electrically connected to the mutually corresponding receptacle connector 2 on the circuit board 3, and the plug connector 1 includes an insulating body. A first engagement portion 10 is provided in the insulating body, the receptacle connector 2 corresponding to each other has an accommodation space in which the plug connector 1 can be accommodated, and the first engagement of the plug connector 1 on the circuit board 3. By providing the second engaging portion 30 corresponding to the joint portion 10, the plug connector 1 can be incorporated and fixed on the circuit board 3.

  Next, refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. In the present embodiment, the first engaging portion 10 is formed by extending downward from the insulating body, and the first engaging portion 10 is a pair of claws, and the pair of claws are symmetrical to each other. And a distance d (see FIG. 3) is provided between the pair of claws, and when the pair of claws are compressed, elastic deformation is caused, and the second engagement portion 30 of the circuit board 3 has the first engagement portion 30. It is a fitting hole matched with the pair of claws of the engaging portion 10.

  3A to 3C are cross-sectional views along line AA showing the operation of the electrical connector assembly of FIG. When the plug connector 1 is connected to the receptacle connector 2, the plug connector 1 is arranged in the receiving space of the corresponding receptacle connector 2 in such a manner that the plug connector 1 is arranged vertically downward. At this time, the first engagement portion 10 is aligned with the second engagement portion 30 of the circuit board 3, and the diameter width of the pair of claws of the first engagement portion 10 is the diameter of the fitting hole 30. Since it is larger than the width, the pair of claws are blocked by the fitting holes of the second engaging portions 30 of the circuit board 3 as shown in FIG. 3A. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, the pair of claws are constricted inside each other, the distance between them is shortened, and elastic deformation is caused. When the pair of claws of the first engagement portion 10 are penetrated into the fitting holes of the second engagement portion 30 on the circuit board 3, the engagement is finally performed on the circuit board 3 as shown in FIG. 3C. The plug connector 1 and the receptacle connector 2 of the electrical connector assembly 100 of the present invention are completely assembled, so that the plug connector 1 is not only firmly connected to the receptacle connector 2 but also the circuit board. 3 is firmly assembled and fixed.

  FIG. 4 shows a three-dimensional exploded view of another embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention. The structure of the electrical connector assembly 100 of this embodiment is substantially the same as the structure of the electrical connector assembly 100 of the embodiment of FIG. However, the first engaging portion 11 of the present embodiment is formed by extending from both end portions of the insulating main body, and the extended portion extends beyond both end portions of the receptacle connector 2 as shown in the figure. As shown in the figure, the second engagement portion 30 of the circuit board 3 is also provided with a fitting hole at a location corresponding to the first engagement portion 10 extended from both end portions of the insulating body. Is different.

  5 and 6 show a three-dimensional exploded view and a three-dimensional assembly view of still another embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention, respectively. The electrical connector assembly 100 ′ of the present invention includes a plug connector 1 ′, a receptacle connector 2 ′ corresponding to each other, and a first engagement portion 4 that covers the plug connector 1 ′ and the receptacle connector 2 ′ corresponding to each other. including. The plug connector 1 ′ connected to the cable is electrically connected to the mutually corresponding receptacle connector 2 ′ on the circuit board 3 ′, and the mutually corresponding receptacle connector 2 ′ is connected to the plug connector 1 ′. A second engagement portion 30 ′ corresponding to the first engagement portion 4 is provided on the circuit board 3 ′, and the plug connector 1 ′ and the receptacle connector corresponding to each other. 2 'can be covered by the first engaging portion 4 and fixed on the circuit board 3'.

  Continuing to refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. In the present embodiment, the first engagement portion 4 is a substantially square-shaped lid, and the first engagement portion 4 includes a pair of claws on both sides, and the pair of claws are symmetrical to each other. And a distance d ′ is provided between the pair of claws, and when the pair of claws are compressed, elastic deformation is caused, and the second engagement portion 30 ′ of the circuit board 3 ′ has the first engagement. The fitting hole corresponding to the part matched with the part 4 is provided.

  7A to 7C are cross-sectional views taken along the line BB showing the operation of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention shown in FIG. When the plug connector 1 ′ of the electrical connector assembly 100 ′ of the present invention is electrically connected to the receptacle connector 2 ′, the plug connector 1 ′ is disposed above the receptacle connector 2 ′, and the plug connector 1 'Is arranged in the accommodating space of the receptacle connector 2' corresponding to each other in such a manner that it is arranged vertically downward, and the plug connector 1 ' And the receptacle connector 2 'corresponding to each other. At this time, a pair of claws on both sides of the first engagement portion 4 are aligned with the fitting holes of the second engagement portion 30 ′ of the circuit board 3 ′, and on both sides of the first engagement portion 4. Since the diameter width of the pair of claws is larger than the diameter width of the fitting hole 30 ′, as shown in FIG. 7A, the pair of claws are formed by the fitting holes of the second engaging portion 30 ′ of the circuit board 3 ′. It is blocked. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, the pair of claws are constricted inside each other, the distance between them is shortened, elastic deformation is caused, and the pair of claws on both sides of the first engagement portion 4 are The fitting hole of the second engagement portion 30 ′ on the circuit board 3 is penetrated. Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, the circuit board 3 ′ is finally locked, and the plug connector 1 ′ and the receptacle connector 2 ′ of the electrical connector assembly 100 ′ of the present invention are completely assembled. 1 ′ is not only securely connected to the receptacle connector 2 ′ but also covered by the first engaging portion 4 and firmly incorporated and fixed on the circuit board 3 ′.

  The electrical connector assembly of the present invention is configured such that the plug connector is fixed on the circuit board by the first engagement part of the plug connector and the second engagement part installed corresponding to the circuit board, and the plug connector Not only can the connector be securely electrically connected to the receptacle connector, but it can also be securely integrated and secured onto the circuit board. In addition, the electrical connector assembly of the present invention not only firmly connects the plug connector to the receptacle connector by the separately added first engagement portion, but also covers the plug connector by the first engagement portion, It can be firmly integrated on the circuit board.

100, 100 'Electrical connector assembly 1, 1' Plug connector 2, 2 'Receptacle connector 3, 3' Circuit board 4 First engaging portion (a cross-shaped lid)
10, 11 First engaging portion (claw)
30, 30 ′ second engaging portion (fitting hole)
d, d 'distance

Claims (10)

An electrical connector assembly comprising a plug connector and a corresponding receptacle connector;
The plug connector coupled to a cable is electrically connected to the corresponding receptacle connector on a circuit board, and the plug connector includes an insulating body;
The insulating main body is provided with a first engaging portion, the receptacle connectors corresponding to each other have an accommodating space in which the plug connector can be accommodated, and correspond to the first engaging portion of the plug connector on the circuit board. An electrical connector assembly, wherein a second engagement portion is provided, whereby the plug connector is assembled and fixed onto the circuit board.   The electrical connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first engaging portion is formed to extend downward from the insulating body. The first engaging portion is a pair of claws;
The pair of claws are symmetrical to each other and have a distance between the pair of claws;
When the pair of claws are compressed, elastic deformation is caused, and the second engagement portion of the circuit board is a fitting hole matched with the pair of claws of the first engagement portion, The electrical connector assembly according to claim 2.   2. The electrical device according to claim 1, wherein the first engaging portion is formed by extending from both side end portions of the insulating body, and the extended portion exceeds both side end portions of the receptacle connector. Connector assembly. The first engaging portion extended from both end portions of the insulating body is a pair of claws,
The pair of claws are symmetrical to each other and have a distance between the pair of claws;
When the pair of claws are compressed, elastic deformation is caused, and the second engagement portions of the circuit board are fitted in locations corresponding to the first engagement portions extended from both side end portions of the insulating body. The electrical connector assembly according to claim 4, comprising a hole. An electrical connector assembly, comprising: a plug connector; a receptacle connector corresponding to each other; and a first engagement portion covering the plug connector and the receptacle connector corresponding to each other.
The plug connector coupled to a cable is electrically connected to the receptacle connector corresponding to each other on a circuit board, and the receptacle connector corresponding to the mutual includes an accommodation space capable of accommodating the plug connector; and By providing a second engagement portion corresponding to the first engagement portion on the circuit board, the plug connector and the receptacle connector corresponding to each other are covered by the first engagement portion, and the circuit board is provided. An electrical connector assembly, characterized by being fixed on top. The first engaging portion is a hook-shaped lid, and the first engaging portion includes a pair of claws on both sides, the pair of claws are symmetrical to each other, and the pair of claws are With a distance between
When the pair of claws are compressed, elastic deformation is caused, and the second engagement portion of the circuit board includes a fitting hole corresponding to a location matched with the first engagement portion. The electrical connector assembly of claim 6. A plug connector, wherein the plug connector coupled to the cable is electrically connected to the corresponding receptacle connector on the circuit board;
The plug connector is accommodated in an accommodation space of the receptacle connector, and the plug connector includes an insulating body;
The insulating body is provided with a first engagement portion, the first engagement portion of the plug connector is incorporated in a second engagement portion provided correspondingly on the circuit board, and the plug connector is mounted on the circuit board. A plug connector, characterized in that the plug connector can be fixed by being incorporated in the connector.   The plug according to claim 8, wherein the first engaging portion is formed by extending from both side end portions of the insulating body, and the extended portion exceeds both side end portions of the receptacle connector. connector. The first engaging portion extended from both end portions of the insulating body is a pair of claws,
The pair of claws are symmetrical to each other and have a distance between the pair of claws;
When the pair of claws are compressed, elastic deformation is caused, and the second engagement portions of the circuit board are fitted in locations corresponding to the first engagement portions extended from both side end portions of the insulating body. The plug connector according to claim 9, further comprising a hole.

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