JP2017139226A - Plug connector, socket connector and electric connector assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a plug connector that can be downsized, a socket connector and an electric connector assembly.SOLUTION: The plug connector comprises: a first mold part in which a first side portion extends in a first direction, a second side portion extends in a second direction that is different from the first direction a third side portion opposes the first side portion and a fourth side portion opposes the second side portion, and which includes the first to fourth side portions; a terminal including a first sub terminal arranged in the first side portion, a second sub terminal arranged in the fourth side portion, and a first connection part arranged between the first sub terminal and the second sub terminal and electrically connecting the first sub terminal and the second sub terminal; and a second terminal which is arranged in the second side portion, opposes the second sub terminal and is electrically insulated from the first terminal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a plug connector, a socket connector, and an electrical connector assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to miniaturized plug connectors, socket connectors, and electrical connector assemblies.

  In general, when the substrates are interconnected, two connectors connected to each substrate by a method such as a solder ring are used, and the two connectors can be connected to each other. Here, one of the two connectors is a plug connector, and the other is a socket plug. The plug connector and socket plug can be fastened together to form an electrical connector assembly.

  Patent document 1 is disclosing the connector containing the reinforcement tool attached to a connector main body. Consumers are increasingly demanding miniaturization by making the terminal pitch narrower, reducing the overall height of the connector. Furthermore, the connector is required to be miniaturized while supplying a power supply of a sufficient size for electrical elements arranged in other regions on the board.

  Therefore, development of a plug connector, a socket connector, and an electrical connector assembly that can be miniaturized is required.

Korean Patent Publication No. 2015-0068919

  An object of the present invention is to provide a plug connector, a socket connector, and an electrical connector assembly that can be miniaturized.

  Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electrical connector assembly in which the plug connector and the socket connector have a strong fastening force.

  Other problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

<Plug connector>
In order to solve the above-described technical problem, a plug connector inserted into a socket connector according to an embodiment of the present invention is a first side portion extending along a first direction, a second side different from the first direction. A first mold portion including a second side portion extending along the direction, a third side portion facing the first side portion, a fourth side portion facing the second side portion, and the first to fourth side portions. And a first sub-terminal disposed on the first side, a second sub-terminal disposed on the fourth side, and the first sub-terminal and the second sub-terminal, A first terminal including a first connecting portion that electrically connects the first sub terminal and the second sub terminal; and disposed on the second side portion, facing the second sub terminal, and electrically connected to the first terminal. A second terminal that is electrically isolated.

  In another embodiment of the present invention, a third sub-terminal disposed on the third side portion, a fourth sub-terminal disposed on the second side portion, and between the third sub-terminal and the fourth sub-terminal. A third terminal including a second connecting part for electrically connecting the third sub terminal and the fourth sub terminal; and a second terminal spaced apart from the second sub terminal; A fourth terminal facing the fourth subterminal and electrically insulated from the third terminal may be further included.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, the first mold part has a quadrangular shape when viewed from the direction to be fastened to the socket connector, and the first terminal and the third terminal are diagonal lines that divide the quadrilateral shape into two. Is symmetrical with respect to the axis of symmetry.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, different types of electrical signals may be input and output between the third terminal and the fourth terminal.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, a power electrical signal may be input / output to / from the first terminal and the third terminal, and a data electrical signal may be input / output from the second terminal to the fourth terminal.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, the second terminal and the fourth terminal may not face each other.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, a part of the first sub-terminal may surround the upper surface of the first side part, and a part of the third sub-terminal may surround the upper surface of the third side part.

<Socket connector>
In order to solve the above-described technical problem, a socket connector that accommodates a plug connector according to an embodiment of the present invention is a fifth side portion extending along the first direction, in a second direction different from the first direction. A sixth side extending along the seventh side, a seventh side facing the fifth side, an eighth side facing the sixth side, and the fifth to eighth sides; A second mold part including a plug connector accommodating part to be accommodated; a fifth sub terminal disposed on the fifth side part; a sixth sub terminal disposed on the sixth side part; the fifth sub terminal; A fifth terminal including a third connecting portion disposed between the sixth sub-terminal and electrically connecting the fifth sub-terminal and the sixth sub-terminal; and the sixth terminal disposed on the eighth side portion. An eighth terminal facing the sub terminal and electrically insulated from the fifth terminal No.

  In another aspect of the invention, the seventh sub-terminal disposed on the seventh side, the eighth sub-terminal disposed on the eighth side, and between the seventh sub-terminal and the eighth sub-terminal. A seventh terminal including a fourth connecting portion for electrically connecting the seventh sub terminal and the eighth sub terminal; and a sixth side terminal spaced apart from the sixth sub terminal; The semiconductor device may further include a sixth terminal facing the eighth sub terminal and electrically insulated from the seventh terminal.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, the second mold part has a square shape when viewed from the direction in which the plug connector is accommodated, and the fifth terminal and the seventh terminal are diagonal lines that divide the square shape into two. Is symmetrical with respect to the axis of symmetry.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, different types of electrical signals may be input and output between the seventh terminal and the sixth terminal.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, a power electrical signal may be input / output to / from the fifth terminal and the seventh terminal, and a data electrical signal may be input / output from the sixth terminal to the eighth terminal.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, the sixth terminal and the eighth terminal may not face each other.

<Electric connector assembly>
In order to solve the above-described technical problem, the present invention relates to an electrical connector assembly, wherein the plug connector includes a plug connector and a socket connector that are fastened to each other according to an embodiment of the present invention. A first sub-terminal arranged, a second sub-terminal arranged along a second direction different from the first direction, and a first connecting part for electrically connecting the first sub-terminal and the second sub-terminal. A first terminal including the second sub terminal, and a second terminal electrically insulated from the first terminal, wherein the socket connector is disposed along the first direction. A fifth terminal including a terminal, a sixth sub-terminal arranged along the second direction, and a third connecting portion that electrically connects the fifth sub-terminal and the sixth sub-terminal; and the sixth sub-terminal And the fifth terminal and the electricity Includes an eighth terminal that is insulated, the fifth terminal and the first terminal is electrically connected in contact with each other, said second terminal and the eighth terminal is electrically connected in contact with each other.

  In another aspect of the present invention, the plug connector includes a fourth sub terminal spaced apart from the second terminal and disposed along the second direction, and a third sub terminal disposed opposite the first sub terminal. A third terminal including a sub-terminal and a second connecting portion for electrically connecting the fourth sub-terminal and the third sub-terminal; and the third terminal facing the fourth sub-terminal and electrically insulated from the third terminal. The socket connector further includes a seventh sub terminal facing the fifth sub terminal, an eighth sub terminal spaced apart from the eighth terminal and disposed along the second direction; A seventh terminal including a seventh sub-terminal, a fourth connecting portion for electrically connecting the eighth sub-terminal, and a sixth terminal electrically opposed to the sixth terminal opposite to the eighth sub-terminal; The third terminal and the seventh terminal are in contact with each other and are electrically connected. The fourth terminal is in contact with and electrically connected to the sixth terminal, and an electric signal input / output via the third terminal is an electric signal input / output via the fourth terminal. And different types of electrical signals.

  The first sub terminal may be in contact with the fifth sub terminal, the second sub terminal may be in contact with the sixth sub terminal, and the third sub terminal may be in the seventh form. The fourth sub terminal may be in contact with the sub terminal, and the fourth sub terminal may be in contact with the eighth sub terminal.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, the sixth sub terminal surrounds a part of the second sub terminal and contacts two side walls of the second sub terminal, and the eighth sub terminal is the fourth sub terminal. A part of the terminal may be surrounded to contact the two side walls of the fourth sub terminal.

  In still another embodiment of the present invention, the electric signal input / output via the first terminal and the second terminal is a power supply electric signal and is input / output via the second terminal and the fourth terminal. The electrical signal can be a data electrical signal.

  Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

  Since the plug connector and the socket connector according to the present invention include terminals formed over the two side portions of the molded portion, the size can be reduced.

  Furthermore, since the electrical connector assembly according to the present invention includes the plug connector and the socket connector, the electrical connector assembly can be miniaturized.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating terminals included in a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. 1 is a plan view illustrating a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating terminals included in a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. 1 is a plan view illustrating a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in order to explain the coupling process of the plug connector and the socket connector in the electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in order to explain the coupling state of the plug connector and the socket connector in the electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in order to explain a connection process between the plug connector and the socket connector in the electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in order to explain the coupling state of the plug connector and the socket connector in the electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating terminals included in a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating terminals included in a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.

  Advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become apparent in the embodiments described in detail later in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be realized in various forms different from each other. The present embodiments merely complete the disclosure of the present invention, and It is provided to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention and is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

  What is referred to as “connected” to another component includes all cases where the other component is directly connected to or intervened with another component. On the other hand, one element designated as “directly connected” to another element indicates that no other element is interposed in between. “And / or” includes each and every combination of one or more of the items mentioned.

  When a component is designated as “above” another component, it includes all cases where the other component is interposed not only directly above the other component but also in the middle. On the other hand, when a component is designated as “directly above” or “directly above”, it indicates that no other element or layer is interposed in between.

  Spatial relative terms "bottom", "bottom", "top", "top", etc. are used to easily describe the correlation between one component and the other as shown in the drawing. Can be used. Spatial relative terms should be understood as terms that include different directions of the element in use or operation in addition to the directions shown in the drawings. For example, when the element shown in the drawing is turned over, an element described as “below” other elements is placed “above” other elements. Thus, the exemplary term “bottom” may include all directions of bottom and top. Elements can be oriented in other directions, so that spatially relative terms are interpreted by orientation.

  The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. In this specification, the singular forms also include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “includes” a stated component, step, operation, and / or element does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps, operations, and / or elements.

  The first and the second are used to describe various elements and components, but it goes without saying that these elements and components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, it is needless to say that the first component mentioned below can be the second component within the technical idea of the present invention.

  Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) are used in a sense that is commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The Also, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless specifically defined and clarified.

  Hereinafter, a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating terminals included in a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.

  1 to 3, the plug connector 100 includes a first mold part 110, a first terminal 120, a second terminal 140, a third terminal 130, and a fourth terminal 150. In addition, referring to FIG. 1, the first mold part 110 may include a first side part 111, a second side part 112, a third side part 113, and a fourth side part 114. The first side portion 111, the second side portion 112, the third side portion 113, and the fourth side portion 114 may be connected to each other. That is, each of the first side part 111 and the third side part 113 may be connected to one side and the other side of the second side part 112 and the fourth side part 114 to form the first mold part 110.

  The first side portion 111 and the third side portion 113 extend along the first direction Y1. The second side portion 112 and the fourth side portion 114 extend along the second direction X1. The first side portion 111 faces the third side portion 113, and the second side portion 112 and the fourth side portion 114 face each other.

  The first mold part 110 may be formed of an insulator including resin and epoxy, but is not limited thereto.

  Referring to FIG. 1 again, a part of the first terminal 120 may be disposed on the first side part 111, and a part of the second terminal 140 and the third terminal 130 may be disposed on the second side part 112. In addition, a part of the third terminal 130 may be disposed on the third side part 113, and a part of the fourth terminal 150 and the first terminal 120 may be disposed on the fourth side part 150.

  The arrangement and configuration of the first to fourth terminals (120, 140, 130, 150) will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 omits the first mold part 110 in order to explain the first to fourth terminals (120, 140, 130, 150), compared to FIG.

  Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the first terminal 120 includes a first sub terminal 121, a second sub terminal 123, and a first connection part 122. The first sub terminal 121 may be disposed on the first side portion 111, and the second sub terminal 123 may be disposed on the fourth side portion 114. The second terminal 140 is disposed on the second side portion 112 and faces the second sub terminal 123. The third sub terminal 131 may be disposed on the third side portion 113 and may be opposed to the first sub terminal 121, and the fourth sub terminal 133 may be disposed on the second side portion 112 and be opposed to the fourth terminal 150. The fourth terminal 150 is disposed on the fourth side portion 114 and may be opposed to the fourth sub terminal 133.

  The first sub terminal 121 may cover the side surface and the upper surface of the first side portion 111, and the second sub terminal 123 may cover the upper surface and the side surface of the fourth side portion 114, and may surround at least a part of the fourth side portion 114. . Accordingly, the first sub terminal 121 may be exposed through the upper surface and the outer surface of the first side portion 111, and the second sub terminal 123 may be exposed on the inner wall, the outer wall, and the upper surface of the fourth side portion 114.

  The second terminal 140 covers the upper surface and the side surface of the second side portion 112, surrounds at least a part of the second side portion 112, and may be exposed on the inner wall, the outer wall, and the upper surface of the second side portion 112.

  The third sub-terminal 131 covers the side surface and the upper surface of the third side portion 113 and can be exposed through the upper surface and the outer wall of the third side portion. The fourth sub terminal 133 covers the upper surface and the side surface of the second side portion 112, surrounds at least a part of the second side portion 112, and may be exposed on the inner wall, the outer wall, and the upper surface of the second side portion 112.

  The fourth terminal 150 covers the upper surface and the side surface of the fourth side portion 114, surrounds at least a part of the fourth side portion 114, and can be exposed on the inner wall, the outer wall, and the upper surface of the fourth side portion 114.

  Since the second sub-terminal 123, the second terminal 140, the fourth sub-terminal 133, and the fourth terminal 150 are exposed to the outside through the inner and outer walls of the side where each is disposed, the second sub-terminal 123, the second terminal 140, and the fourth terminal An electrical signal can be transmitted and received in contact with a terminal included in the socket connector. Further, since each of the first sub-terminal 121 and the third sub-terminal 131 is exposed through the upper surfaces of the first side portion 111 and the third side portion 113, the first mold portion is inserted when the plug connector 100 is inserted into the socket connector. 110, more specifically, the first side portion 111 and the third side portion 113 can be prevented from being crushed.

  The first sub-terminal 121 and the third sub-terminal 131 are exposed to the outside through the outer side wall of the side where the first sub-terminal 121 and the third sub-terminal 131 are arranged. Can be sent and received.

  The second sub terminal 123 may cover the upper surface and the side surface of the fourth side portion 114 and may surround at least a part of the fourth side portion 114. Accordingly, the second sub-terminal 123 can be exposed on the inner and outer walls of the fourth side portion 114.

  The second terminal 140 covers the upper surface and the side surface of the second side part 112, surrounds at least a part of the second side part 112, and can be exposed on the inner and outer walls of the second side part 112.

  On the other hand, when the first sub terminal 121 is arranged along the first direction Y1, the second sub terminal 123 and the fourth terminal 150 are arranged along the second direction X1. Further, when the third sub terminal 131 is disposed along the first direction Y1, the fourth sub terminal 133 and the second terminal 140 may be disposed along the second direction X1.

  In the present invention, the first mold part 110 may have a rectangular shape when viewed from the upper surface of the plug connector 100. Accordingly, the first terminal 120 and the third terminal 130 are connected from the point where the first side part 111 and the second side part 112 are connected to the point where the third side part 113 and the fourth side part 114 are connected. It becomes line symmetric with the diagonal line as the axis of symmetry.

  Further, the second terminal 140 and the fourth terminal 150 may not face each other.

  The first sub terminal 121 and the second sub terminal 123 are physically connected through the first connecting part 122, and the same electrical signal can be input / output through the first connecting part 122. The third sub terminal 131 and the fourth sub terminal 133 are physically connected via the second connecting part 132, and the same electrical signal can be input / output via the second connecting part 132.

  In the present invention, the first terminal 120 may transmit and receive different types of electrical signals from the second terminal 140. In addition, the third terminal 130 can transmit and receive different types of electrical signals from the fourth terminal 150.

  In the present invention, the first terminal 120 and the third terminal 130 supply power to a board or the like on which the plug connector 100 is arranged. That is, the first terminal 120 and the third terminal 130 can input and output a power supply electric signal. The first terminal 120 and the third terminal 130 can input and output power electrical signals having different polarities. Therefore, when the first terminal 120 is a positive power supply terminal, the third terminal 130 may be a negative power supply terminal.

  In contrast, the second terminal 140 and the fourth terminal 150 input and output data electrical signals for transmitting data to electrical elements and the like disposed on other areas on the board. However, the second terminal 140 and the fourth terminal 150 do not input / output the same data electrical signal, but can input / output different types of data electrical signals as necessary.

  Each of the first to fourth terminals 120, 130, 140, and 150 is formed of a metal material including copper, but is not limited thereto.

  In the present invention, each of the first terminal 120 and the third terminal 130 is formed over two sides. Therefore, the plug connector can be relatively downsized as compared with the case where the plug connector is formed over the three side portions. In addition, since each of the first terminal 120 and the third terminal 130 is formed over the two side portions, a sufficiently large power can be supplied to the board and the electronic device connected to the plug connector 100.

  Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 again, each of the first to fourth terminals 120, 140, 130, and 150 is connected to a board or the like on which the plug connector 100 is disposed. (123b, 140b, 133b, 150b). Solder is disposed in the first to fourth solder regions (123b, 140b, 133b, 150b), and the bonding force between the plug connector 100 and the board can be maintained.

  The first terminal 120 may include a first clasp 121a, and the third terminal 130 may include a second clasp 131a. The plug connector 100 and the socket plug may be connected to each other through the first clasp 121a and the second clasp 131a. The bonding force between them can be improved. Detailed contents will be described later.

  The second sub terminal 123 includes a first fastening groove 123a, and the fourth terminal 150 includes a fourth fastening groove 150a. Although not shown in the drawing, the second terminal 140 and the third sub-terminal 131 may also include a fastening groove having the same form as the first fastening groove 123a. The coupling force between the plug connector 100 and the socket plug can be improved through such a fastening groove. Detailed contents will be described later.

  A socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating terminals included in a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view illustrating a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.

  4 to 6, the socket connector 200 includes a second mold part 210, a fifth terminal 220, a sixth terminal 250, a seventh terminal 230, and an eighth terminal 240. Referring back to FIG. 4, the second mold part 210 may include a fifth side part 211, a sixth side part 212, a seventh side part 213, and an eighth side part 214. The fifth side portion 211, the sixth side portion 212, the seventh side portion 213, and the eighth side portion 214 may be connected to each other. That is, the fifth side portion 211 and the seventh side portion 213 can be connected to one side and the other side of the sixth side portion 212 and the eighth side portion 214 to form the second mold portion 210.

  The fifth side portion 211 and the seventh side portion 213 extend along the first direction Y1. The sixth side portion 212 and the eighth side portion 214 extend along the second direction X1. The fifth side portion 211 faces the seventh side portion 213, and the sixth side portion 212 and the eighth side portion 214 face each other.

  The second mold part 210 is formed of an insulator including resin and epoxy, but is not limited thereto.

  Referring back to FIG. 4, a part of the fifth terminal 220 is disposed on the fifth side part 211, and the remaining part of the fifth terminal 220 and the sixth terminal 250 are disposed on the sixth side part 212. The Further, a part of the seventh terminal 230 is disposed on the seventh side part 213, and a part of the eighth terminal 240 and the seventh terminal 230 is disposed on the eighth side part 214.

  The arrangement and configuration of the fifth to eighth terminals (220, 230, 240, 250) will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. Compared with FIG. 4, FIG. 5 omits the second mold part 210 to illustrate the fifth to eighth terminals (220, 230, 240, 250).

  The fifth terminal 220 includes a fifth sub terminal 221, a sixth sub terminal 223, and a third connection part 222. The fifth sub terminal 121 may be disposed on the fifth side portion 211, and the sixth sub terminal 223 may be disposed on the sixth side portion 212. The fifth sub terminal 221 and the sixth sub terminal 223 may be physically connected through the third connecting part 222 to input / output the same electrical signal. The sixth sub terminal 223 may include a fifth bending part 223b and a fifth protrusion 223a facing each other. The terminal of the plug connector 100 inserted into the socket connector 200 can be contacted at at least two points via the fifth bending part 223b and the fifth protrusion part 223a.

  The sixth terminal 250 is disposed on the sixth side 212. The sixth terminal 250 may include a sixth bending part 250b and a sixth protrusion 250a.

  The seventh terminal 230 includes a seventh sub terminal 231, an eighth sub terminal 233, and a fourth connection part 232. The seventh sub terminal 231 is disposed on the seventh side 213, and the eighth sub terminal 233 is disposed on the eighth side 214. The seventh sub terminal 231 may be physically connected to the eighth sub terminal 233 through the fourth connection part 232 to input / output the same electrical signal. The eighth sub terminal 233 may include a seventh bending part 233b and a seventh protruding part 233a facing each other.

  The eighth terminal 240 is disposed on the eighth side 214 and faces the sixth sub terminal 223. The eighth terminal 240 may include an eighth bending part 240a and an eighth protrusion 240b that face each other.

  On the other hand, when the fifth sub terminal 221 is arranged along the first direction Y1, the sixth sub terminal 223 and the sixth terminal 250 are arranged along the second direction X1. Further, when the seventh sub terminal 231 is arranged along the first direction Y1, the eighth sub terminal 233 and the eighth terminal 240 are arranged along the second direction X1.

  In the present invention, the second mold part 210 may have a rectangular shape when viewed from the upper surface of the socket connector 200. Accordingly, the fifth terminal 220 and the seventh terminal 230 are connected from the point where the fifth side part 211 and the eighth side part 214 are connected to the point where the sixth side part 212 and the seventh side part 213 are connected. It becomes line symmetric with the diagonal line as the axis of symmetry.

  Further, the sixth terminal 250 and the eighth terminal 240 may not face each other.

  In the present invention, the fifth terminal 220 can transmit and receive different types of electrical signals from the eighth terminal 240. In addition, the seventh terminal 230 can transmit and receive different types of electrical signals from the sixth terminal 250.

  In the present invention, the fifth terminal 220 and the seventh terminal 230 supply power to a board on which the socket connector 200 is disposed. That is, the fifth terminal 220 and the seventh terminal 230 can input and output a power supply electric signal. The fifth terminal 220 and the seventh terminal 230 can input and output power electrical signals having different polarities. Thus, if the fifth terminal 220 is a positive power supply terminal, the seventh terminal 230 can be a negative power supply terminal and vice versa.

  In contrast, the sixth terminal 250 and the eighth terminal 240 can input and output data electrical signals for transmitting data to electrical elements and the like disposed on other areas on the board. However, the sixth terminal 250 and the eighth terminal 240 do not input and output the same data electrical signal, but can input and output different types of data electrical signals as necessary.

  Each of the fifth to eighth terminals (220, 230, 240, 250) is formed of a metal material including copper, but is not limited thereto.

  In the present invention, each of the fifth terminal 220 and the seventh terminal 230 is formed over two sides. Therefore, the socket connector 200 can be relatively downsized as compared with the case where the socket connector 200 is formed over three sides. In addition, since each of the fifth terminal 220 and the seventh terminal 230 is formed on two sides, a sufficiently large power can be supplied to the board and the electronic device connected to the socket connector 200.

  Further, the fifth terminal 220 includes a fifth fastening protrusion 221a, and when the plug connector 100 of FIG. 1 is inserted, the first clasp 121a and the fifth fastening protrusion 221a come into contact with each other to enhance the fastening force. The seventh terminal 230 includes a seventh fastening protrusion 231a, and the second fastening part 131a and the seventh fastening protrusion 231a can be in contact with each other to enhance the fastening force when the plug connector 100 of FIG. 1 is inserted. Detailed contents will be described later.

  An electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in order to explain the coupling process of the plug connector and the socket connector in the electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in order to explain the connection state of the plug connector and the socket connector in the electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in order to explain a connection process between a plug connector and a socket connector in an electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in order to explain the coupling state of the plug connector and the socket connector in the electrical connector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention.

  The electrical connector assembly according to the present embodiment is a combination of the plug connector 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 and the socket connector 200 described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. Accordingly, the same reference numerals designate the same components, and duplicate descriptions for the same components are omitted.

  First, referring to FIG. 7, the first mold part 110 has an inverted shape for insertion into the second mold part 210 unlike the first mold part 110 of FIG. 1.

  Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the second sub terminal 123 and the second terminal 140 are inserted into the second mold 210 in the dotted line direction, and are in contact with the sixth sub terminal 223 and the eighth terminal 240, respectively. Specifically, the eighth protrusion 240b is disposed in the second fastening groove 140a, and the second terminal 140 contacts at least two points of the eighth protrusion 240b and the eighth bending part 240a. Further, the fifth protrusion 223a is disposed in the first fastening groove 123a, and the second sub-terminal 123 can contact at least two points of the fifth protrusion 223a and the fifth bending part 223b.

  Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the first sub terminal 121 and the third sub terminal 131 are inserted into the second mold 210 in the dotted line direction, and are in contact with the fifth sub terminal 221 and the seventh sub terminal 231, respectively. Further, the seventh clasp protrusion 231a and the second clasp 131a face each other. Although the drawing shows the case where the seventh clasp protrusion 231a and the second clasp 131a are separated from each other, the seventh clasp protrusion 231a and the second clasp 131a can be in contact with each other. The fifth clasp protrusion 221a and the first clasp 121a face each other. Although the case where the fifth clasp protrusion 221a and the first clasp 121a are separated from each other is shown in the drawing, the fifth clasp protrusion 221a and the first clasp 121a can be in contact with each other.

  A plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS.

  The plug connector according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of first signal terminals between the second terminal and the third sub terminal as compared with the plug connector described with reference to FIGS. This is substantially the same except that a plurality of second signal terminals are included between the fourth terminal and the fourth terminal. Accordingly, the same reference numerals designate the same components, and duplicate descriptions for the same components are omitted.

  FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating terminals included in a plug connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.

  Referring to FIGS. 12 to 13, the plug connector according to the present embodiment includes a first mold part 110, a first terminal 120, a second terminal 140, a third terminal 130, and a fourth terminal 150. The first terminal 120 includes a first sub terminal 121, a second sub terminal 123, and a first connection part 122, and the third terminal 130 includes a third sub terminal 131, a fourth sub terminal 133, and a second connection part 132.

  Furthermore, a plurality of first signal terminals 170 are included between the second terminal 140 and the fourth sub terminal 133, and a plurality of second signal terminals 160 are included between the fourth terminal 150 and the second sub terminal 123. Each of the plurality of second signal terminals 160 may include a signal terminal fastening groove 160a, which is not shown in the drawing, but the plurality of first signal terminals 170 may also include a signal terminal fastening groove similar to the signal terminal fastening groove 160a.

  Each of the plurality of first signal terminals 170 and the plurality of second signal terminals 160 can input and output the same or different electrical signals. On the other hand, although each of the plurality of first signal terminals 170 and each of the plurality of second signal terminals 160 face each other, the present invention is not limited to this. Moreover, although the case where each of the first signal terminal 170 and the second signal terminal 160 is five is shown in the drawing, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the number of the first signal terminals 170 and the second signal terminals 160 can be variously adjusted according to the necessity and purpose of the invention.

  A socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS.

  The socket connector according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of first signal terminals between the second terminal and the third sub terminal as compared with the socket connector described with reference to FIGS. This is substantially the same except that a plurality of second signal terminals are included between the four terminals. Accordingly, the same reference numerals designate the same components, and duplicate descriptions for the same components are omitted.

  FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating terminals included in a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.

  Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the socket connector according to the present embodiment includes a second mold part 210, a fifth terminal 220, a sixth terminal 250, a seventh terminal 230 and an eighth terminal 240. The fifth terminal 220 includes a fifth sub terminal 221, a sixth sub terminal 223, and a third connection part 222. The seventh terminal 230 includes a seventh sub terminal 231, an eighth sub terminal 233, and a fourth connection part 232.

  Further, a plurality of third signal terminals 270 are included between the sixth terminal 250 and the sixth sub terminal 223, and a plurality of fourth signal terminals 260 are included between the eighth terminal 240 and the eighth sub terminal 233. Each of the plurality of third signal terminals 270 includes a third signal terminal protrusion 270a and a third signal terminal bending part 270b, and the plurality of fourth signal terminals 260 are also similar to the third signal terminal protrusion 270a. The protrusion may include a fourth signal terminal bending part 260b similar to the third signal terminal bending part 270b.

  Each of the plurality of third signal terminals 270 and the plurality of fourth signal terminals 260 can input and output the same or different electrical signals. On the other hand, although the case where each of the plurality of third signal terminals 270 and each of the plurality of fourth signal terminals 260 face each other is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. Moreover, although the case where each of the third signal terminal 270 and the fourth signal terminal 260 is five is shown in the drawing, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the number of the third signal terminals 270 and the fourth signal terminals 260 can be variously adjusted according to the necessity and purpose of the invention.

  The plug connector, socket connector, and electrical connector assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention have been described above. In the above description, it is assumed that the plug connector and the socket connector are arranged on the board or the substrate, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the plug connector and the socket connector according to the present invention can be disposed on various types of boards and cables including a printed circuit board, a flexible flat cable, a flexible circuit board, and the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can be used without departing from the technical idea and essential features of the present invention. It will be understood that the present invention can be implemented in a specific form. Therefore, it should be understood that the above embodiment is illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

110 1st mold 120 1st terminal 140 2nd terminal 130 3rd terminal 150 4th terminal 210 1st mold 220 5th terminal 250 6th terminal 230 7th terminal 240 8th terminal

Claims (20)

In plug connectors inserted into socket connectors,
A first side extending along the first direction, a second side extending along a second direction different from the first direction, a third side facing the first side, and facing the second side. A first mold part including a fourth side part and the first to fourth side parts;
A first sub terminal disposed on the first side, a second sub terminal disposed on the fourth side, and a first sub terminal disposed between the first sub terminal and the second sub terminal; A first terminal including a first coupling portion that electrically connects the terminal and the second sub-terminal;
A plug connector including a second terminal disposed on the second side portion, facing the second sub-terminal and electrically insulated from the first terminal. A third sub-terminal disposed on the third side, a fourth sub-terminal disposed on the second side, and a third sub-terminal disposed between the third sub-terminal and the fourth sub-terminal; A third terminal including a second connecting portion for electrically connecting the terminal and the fourth sub-terminal;
2. The fourth terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a fourth terminal that is spaced apart from the second sub-terminal and is disposed on the fourth side, faces the fourth sub-terminal, and is electrically insulated from the third terminal. Plug connector.   The first mold part has a quadrangular shape when viewed from a direction in which the socket connector is fastened, and the first terminal and the third terminal are symmetrical with respect to a diagonal line that divides the quadrilateral shape into two symmetry axes. Item 3. The plug connector according to Item 2.   The plug connector according to claim 2, wherein different types of electrical signals are input to and output from the third terminal and the fourth terminal.   5. The plug connector according to claim 4, wherein a power electrical signal is input to and output from the first terminal and the third terminal, and a data electrical signal is input to and output from the second terminal and the fourth terminal.   The plug connector according to claim 2, wherein the second terminal and the fourth terminal do not face each other.   3. The plug connector according to claim 2, wherein a part of the first sub terminal surrounds an upper surface of the first side portion, and a part of the third sub terminal surrounds an upper surface of the third side portion.   A plurality of first signal terminals disposed between the second terminal and the fourth sub terminal; and a plurality of second signal terminals disposed between the second sub terminal and the fourth terminal. Including claim 2 In the socket connector that houses the plug connector,
A fifth side extending along the first direction, a sixth side extending along a second direction different from the first direction, a seventh side facing the fifth side, and facing the sixth side. A second mold part formed of an eighth side part and the fifth to eighth side parts and including a plug connector housing part for housing the plug connector;
A fifth sub terminal disposed on the fifth side, a sixth sub terminal disposed on the sixth side, and a fifth sub terminal disposed between the fifth sub terminal and the sixth sub terminal; A fifth terminal including a third connecting portion for electrically connecting the terminal and the sixth sub-terminal;
A socket connector including an eighth terminal disposed on the eighth side, facing the sixth sub-terminal, and electrically insulated from the fifth terminal. A seventh sub terminal disposed on the seventh side; an eighth sub terminal disposed on the eighth side; and a seventh sub terminal disposed between the seventh sub terminal and the eighth sub terminal. A seventh terminal including a fourth connecting portion for electrically connecting the terminal and the eighth sub-terminal;
10. The sixth terminal according to claim 9, further comprising a sixth terminal disposed on the sixth side portion spaced apart from the sixth sub terminal, facing the eighth sub terminal, and electrically insulated from the seventh terminal. Socket connector.   The second mold part has a quadrangular shape when viewed from the direction in which the plug connector is accommodated, and the fifth terminal and the seventh terminal are symmetrical with respect to a diagonal line that divides the quadrilateral shape into two symmetry axes. The socket connector according to claim 10.   The socket connector according to claim 10, wherein different types of electrical signals are input / output from / to the seventh terminal and the sixth terminal.   The socket connector according to claim 12, wherein a power electrical signal is input / output to / from the fifth terminal and the seventh terminal, and a data electrical signal is input / output from the sixth terminal to the eighth terminal.   The socket connector according to claim 10, wherein the sixth terminal and the eighth terminal do not face each other.   A plurality of third signal terminals disposed between the sixth sub terminal and the sixth terminal; and a plurality of fourth signal terminals disposed between the eighth terminal and the eighth sub terminal. The socket connector according to claim 10, comprising: In an electrical connector assembly including a plug connector and a socket connector fastened together,
The plug connector is
A first sub-terminal arranged along the first direction, a second sub-terminal arranged along a second direction different from the first direction, and the first sub-terminal and the second sub-terminal are electrically connected A first terminal including a first connecting portion to perform,
A second terminal facing the second sub-terminal and electrically insulated from the first terminal;
The socket connector is
A fifth sub-terminal arranged along the first direction, a sixth sub-terminal arranged along the second direction, and a third connection for electrically connecting the fifth sub-terminal and the sixth sub-terminal. A fifth terminal including a portion;
An eighth terminal facing the sixth sub-terminal and electrically insulated from the fifth terminal;
The first terminal and the fifth terminal are in contact with each other and electrically connected;
An electrical connector assembly in which the second terminal and the eighth terminal are in contact with each other and electrically connected. The plug connector is
A fourth sub-terminal disposed along the second direction apart from the second terminal; a third sub-terminal disposed opposite to the first sub-terminal; the fourth sub-terminal; and the third sub-terminal. A third terminal including a second connecting portion for electrically connecting the terminals;
A fourth terminal electrically opposed to the third terminal opposite to the fourth sub-terminal;
The socket connector is
The seventh sub terminal facing the fifth sub terminal, the eighth sub terminal spaced apart from the eighth terminal, and the seventh sub terminal arranged along the second direction are electrically connected to the eighth sub terminal. A seventh terminal including a fourth connecting portion to be electrically connected;
A sixth terminal electrically opposed to the sixth terminal opposite to the eighth sub-terminal;
The third terminal and the seventh terminal are in contact with each other and electrically connected;
The fourth terminal is in contact with and electrically connected to the sixth terminal;
The electrical connector assembly according to claim 16, wherein the electrical signal input / output via the third terminal is a different type of electrical signal from the electrical signal input / output via the fourth terminal. The first sub terminal is in contact with the fifth sub terminal, the second sub terminal is in contact with the sixth sub terminal,
The electrical connector assembly according to claim 16, wherein the third sub-terminal is in contact with the seventh sub-terminal and the fourth sub-terminal is in contact with the eighth sub-terminal.   The sixth sub terminal surrounds a part of the second sub terminal and makes contact with two sidewalls of the second sub terminal, and the eighth sub terminal surrounds a part of the fourth sub terminal. The electrical connector assembly of claim 18 in contact with two side walls of the sub-terminal. The electric signal input / output via the first terminal and the second terminal is a power supply electric signal,
The electrical connector assembly according to claim 17, wherein the electrical signal input / output via the second terminal and the fourth terminal is a data electrical signal.

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