JP4927407B2 - Electronic connector assembly - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic connector assembly, and more particularly to an electronic connector assembly that can securely hold an electrical connection between two connectors.

  FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 show a conventional electronic connector assembly used for data transmission of, for example, HDMI (Hi-Vision Multimedia Interface) between digital products such as digital TVs and DVD players that are popular in today's life. The electronic connector assembly mainly includes a first connector 1 and a second connector 2.

  The first connector 1 is lined with a first housing 10 in which an insertion portion 11 having an insertion tub 14 from the front surface formed therein protrudes forward, an inner wall surface of the insertion tub 14, and a cable 13. The plurality of contacts 12 and 12 that can be electrically connected to other connectors (not shown).

  The second connector 2 is a hollow body that opens to the front thereof, the second housing 20 into which the insertion portion 11 is inserted through the opening 23, and the second housing 2 through which the insertion portion 11 is inserted through the opening 23. The terminal holder 21 provided in the second housing 20 and the insertion portion 11 are inserted into the second housing 20 so that the tip is accommodated in the insertion tank 14 when inserted into the second housing 20. The terminal holder 21 includes a plurality of terminals 22 and 22 attached to the terminal holder 21 so that the terminal holder 21 can be electrically connected corresponding to the plurality of contacts 12 and 12 when the tip of the terminal holder 21 is accommodated in the insertion tank 14. Has been.

  When an electronic connector assembly having such a structure is to be used, the insertion portion 11 is inserted into the second housing 20 through the opening 23 and the tip of the terminal holder 21 is accommodated in the insertion tank 14. One connector 1 and the second connector 2 may be fitted and electrically connected.

  However, in the electronic connector assembly having the above-described structure, the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 can only be held together to maintain the coupling and electrical connection between them. When the connector 1 and the second connector 2 are subjected to a slight external force such as vibration or hand touch, the electrical connection between the connectors is interrupted or separated, greatly affecting the work and quality of use of the digital product.

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems, and to provide an electronic connector assembly that can prevent relative movement between two connectors and secure a stable electrical connection between the two connectors. To do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a first housing in which an insertion portion having a front insertion tank formed therein protrudes forward, and a plurality of contacts arranged on the inner wall surface of the insertion tank. A first connector comprising: a second housing having a hollow body that opens to the front thereof, into which the insertion portion is inserted through the front opening; and the insertion portion through the front opening. When the terminal is inserted into the second housing, the terminal holder is provided in the second housing so that the tip is accommodated in the insertion tub, and the insertion portion is also the second housing. A plurality of terminals attached to the terminal holder so as to be electrically connected corresponding to the plurality of contacts when the tip of the terminal holder is inserted into the insertion tank and accommodated in the insertion tank. The second connector, the first housing, and the second housing, and the insertion portion is inserted into the second housing so that the terminal holder is inserted into the insertion tank. When housed, their coupling can prevent relative movement between the first housing and the second housing and maintain electrical connection between the plurality of contacts and the plurality of terminals. There is provided an electronic connector assembly characterized by comprising fastener means configured as described above.

  In the electronic connector assembly having the above structure, fastener means separately provided in the first housing and the second housing are added, and the fastener means has the insertion portion inserted into the second housing. Since the terminal holder can be coupled at the same time as being accommodated in the insertion tub, it is possible to ensure electrical connection between the first connector and the second connector by coupling the fastener means. it can. Therefore, for electronic products, digital products, and the like using the electronic connector assembly of the present invention, data transmission interruption due to instability of electrical connection, which is often seen in the past, and a serious problem that damages the product can be solved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  First, the electronic connector assembly of 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state before the first connector and the second connector of the electronic connector assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention are fitted together. FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state before the first connector and the second connector in FIG. 1 are fitted together.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic connector assembly of the first embodiment mainly includes a first connector 3, a second connector 4, and fastener means. In the other embodiments exemplified below, the configurations of the first connector 3 and the second connector 4 are substantially the same as those, but the configuration of the fastener means is different from them.

  The first connector 3 in the first embodiment is arranged on the first housing 30 in which the insertion portion 31 in which the insertion tank 311 from the front surface is formed projects forward and the inner wall surface of the insertion tank 311. And a plurality of contacts 32, 32 electrically connected to the cable 7.

  The second connector 4 is a hollow body that opens to the front thereof, the second housing 40 into which the insertion portion 31 is inserted through the front opening 401, and the insertion portion 31 to the second through the front opening 401. The terminal holder 41 provided in the second housing 40 so that the distal end is accommodated in the insertion tank 311 when being inserted into the housing 40, and the insertion portion 31 are also provided in the second housing 40. A plurality of terminals 42 and 42 attached to the terminal holder 41 so as to be electrically connected corresponding to the plurality of contacts 32 and 32 when the tip of the terminal holder 41 is received in the insertion tank 311 It is composed of Each of the plurality of terminals 42 and 42 has a portion 421 that is exposed to the outside so that it can be connected from the second housing 40 to a circuit board (not shown).

  The fastener means is fixed to the first housing 30 and corresponds to the screw rod holder 33 in which a through hole 332 is formed along the front-rear direction thereof. The second housing 40 corresponds to the screw rod holder 33. When the insertion portion 31 is inserted into the second housing 40 and the terminal holder 41 is accommodated in the insertion tub 311, the through hole 332 and the shaft core are the same. A screwing member 43 in which a screw hole 432 is formed and a tip end portion 342 thereof are screwed, and the insertion portion 31 is inserted into the second housing 40 and the terminal holder 41 is accommodated in the insertion tank 311. The screw rod 34 is formed so as to be able to be screwed into the screw hole 432 after passing through the through hole 332 by a rotational insertion.

  When using the first connector 3 and the second connector so that the insertion portion 11 is inserted into the second housing 20 through the opening 401 and the tip of the terminal holder 41 is accommodated in the insertion tank 311. The screw rod 34 may be screwed with the screw hole 432 at the same time that the screw 4 is fitted and electrically connected.

  When the electronic connector assembly is used, that is, when the insertion portion 31 is inserted into the second housing 40 and the terminal holder 41 is accommodated in the insertion tank 311, the first housing 30 and the second housing 30 A plurality of contacts 32, 32 and a plurality of terminals 42, 42 are prevented by screwing the fastener means provided on the housing 40 to prevent relative movement between the first housing 30 and the second housing 40. The electrical connection between can be maintained.

  Next, an electronic connector assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state before the first connector and the second connector of the electronic connector assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention are fitted together. 4 is a side view showing a state after the first connector and the second connector in FIG. 3 are fitted together.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the structure of the electronic connector assembly of the second embodiment of the present invention is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, but the difference is in the fastener means. The front end 332 </ b> A of the through hole 332 is in the form of a nut and is expanded so that it can be fitted onto the front end 43 </ b> A of the screwing member 43. As shown in FIG. 4, by screwing the front end portion 332 </ b> A of the through hole 332 to the front end portion 43 </ b> A of the screwing member 43, the screw hole 432 before screwing is temporarily fixed, The effect of facilitating the screwing can be achieved.

  FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state after fitting of the first connector and the second connector of the electronic connector assembly of the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the structure of the electronic connector assembly of this modification is almost the same as that of the second embodiment except that the screw rod 34 ′ has already been inserted through the through hole 332. The base portion 341 has a diameter larger than the through-hole 332 and is located outside the hole, and the tip portion 342 is threaded and only part of the tip portion 342 projects out of the hole. A flange 343 capable of abutting against the stepped surface 332a formed by the enlargement in the through hole 332 is further provided at the base of the portion 342 on the overhang.

  Next, an electronic connector assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional side view showing a state before fitting of the first connector and the second connector of the electronic connector assembly of the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a side view showing a state before the first connector and the second connector of the electronic connector assembly of the modification of the third embodiment of the present invention are fitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the structure of the electronic connector assembly according to the third embodiment of the present invention is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, except that the fastener means is fixed to the first housing 30. A projection base 35 provided with a projection 351 projecting forward, and a second housing 40 correspondingly fixed to the projection base 35, and an insertion portion 31 provided therewith. When the terminal holder 41 is inserted into the second housing 40 and accommodated in the insertion tank 311, it is composed of a locking base 44 having a fitting hole 441 that fits into the protrusion 351. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the modification of the third embodiment, contrary to the third embodiment, the fastener means is fixed to the second housing 40 and has a protrusion 451 protruding forward. And the first housing 30 correspondingly to the projection base 45, and the insertion portion 31 is inserted into the second housing 40 so as to be connected to the terminal holder 41. Is formed with a locking base 36 in which a fitting hole 361 that fits into the protrusion 451 is formed.

  Next, an electronic connector assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is a side sectional view showing a state before the first connector and the second connector of the electronic connector assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention are fitted together.

  The structure of the electronic connector assembly of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, but as shown in FIG. 8, the difference is that the fastener means is a second housing which is a hollow body. The concave hole 402 recessed in the inner wall surface 403 of 40a and the outer wall surface 301 of the first housing 30 are elastically installed, and the insertion portion 31 is inserted into the second housing 40a to be a terminal holder. When 41 is accommodated in the insertion tub 311, it is composed of a locking member 5 provided with a locking projection 51 that can be fitted into the concave hole 402 and engaged therewith by the elasticity.

  Next, an electronic connector assembly according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a top view showing a state before fitting of the first connector and the second connector of the electronic connector assembly according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a side view of the first connector and the second connector in FIG. 9 after fitting. FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view showing the fastener means in FIG.

  The structure of the electronic connector assembly of the fifth embodiment of the present invention is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, but as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the difference is that the fastener means is the second housing. 40, and protrudes forward, and is fixed to the first housing 30 and a pedestal 63 in which a protrusion 631 having a locking groove 633 formed on the peripheral surface 632 is formed. And has a pair of arc-shaped recesses 622 and 622 that are opposed to each other and are sandwiched (see FIG. 11), and the insertion portion 31 is a second housing. When the terminal holder 41 is inserted into the insertion tank 311 and inserted into the insertion tank 311, the pair of leading ends 621 and 621 are fitted into the locking grooves 633 and elastically hold the protrusions 631 from the left and right sides. Pinch In that it consists of clamping arms 62, 62 Metropolitan pairs.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made within the spirit of the present invention.

  As described above, according to the electronic connector assembly of the present invention, it is possible to prevent relative movement between the two connectors and to ensure a stable electrical connection between the two connectors. Therefore, for electronic products, digital products, and the like using the electronic connector assembly of the present invention, data transmission interruption due to instability of electrical connection, which is often seen in the past, and a serious problem that damages the product can be solved.

It is a perspective view which shows the state before the fitting of the 1st connector of the electronic connector assembly of 1st Embodiment of this invention, and a 2nd connector. It is a side view of the state before fitting with the 1st connector and 2nd connector in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state before the fitting of the 1st connector of the electronic connector assembly of 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and a 2nd connector. FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state after the first connector and the second connector in FIG. 3 are fitted together. It is a side view which shows the state after the fitting of the 1st connector and 2nd connector of the electronic connector assembly of the modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a fragmentary sectional side view which shows the state before the fitting of the 1st connector and 2nd connector of the electronic connector assembly of 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the state before the fitting of the 1st connector of the electronic connector assembly of the modification of 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and a 2nd connector. It is a sectional side view which shows the state before the fitting of the 1st connector and 2nd connector of the electronic connector assembly of 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the state before the fitting of the 1st connector and 2nd connector of the electronic connector assembly of 5th Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is a side view showing a state after the first connector and the second connector in FIG. 9 are fitted together. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the fastener means in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state before the fitting of the 1st connector and 2nd connector of the conventional electronic connector assembly. FIG. 13 is a side view showing a state after the first connector and the second connector in FIG. 12 are fitted together.

Explanation of symbols

3 1st connector 30 1st housing 301 outer wall surface 31 insertion part 311 insertion tank 32 contact 33 screw rod holder 332 through hole 332A through hole front end 332a step surface 34 screw rod 34 'screw rod 341 screw rod base 342 Tip 343 of screw rod Flange 35 Protrusion base 351 Protrusion 36 Locking base 361 Fitting hole 4 Second connector 40 Second housing 40a Second housing 401 Front opening 402 Recessed hole 403 Inner wall surface 41 Terminal holder 42 Terminal 421 Part 43 exposed to the outside of the terminal 43 Screwing member 43A Screwing member front end 432 Screw hole 44 Locking base 441 Fitting hole 45 Projecting base 451 Projection 5 Locking member 51 Locking protrusion 62 Holding arm 621 Tip 63 Pedestal 631 Protrusion 632 Peripheral surface 633 Locking groove 7 Cable

Claims (4)

An electronic connector assembly,
An insertion tub from the front surface is formed inside, and an insertion portion whose width in a direction parallel to the insertion direction of the electronic connector assembly is shorter than a width in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction protrudes forward. A first connector having a housing and a plurality of contacts arranged on the inner wall surface of the insertion tank;
A second housing in which the insertion portion through the said front opening to a hollow body that is open before it is being inserted, when the insertion portion is inserted into the second housing through the front opening A terminal holder provided in the second housing such that the tip is accommodated in the insertion tub, and the tip of the terminal holder is inserted into the second housing in the same manner. A second connector having a plurality of terminals attached to the terminal holder so as to be electrically connected corresponding to the plurality of contacts when housed in the insertion tank;
As is above or below the central axis of the first housing or the second housing, the outside Ru is divided set of the first housing and the second housing, the first coupling portion and the Fastener means comprising two coupling parts;
Have
The second coupling portion is one of the first connector and the second connector, from one where the second coupling portion is installed to another one where the first coupling portion is installed. Formed to protrude into one,
When the insertion portion is inserted into the second housing, the terminal holder is accommodated in the insertion tub, and the first connector and the second connector are connected to each other , the first the proof technique relative movement between said first housing I by the locking the coupling portion and the second housing, the electrical connection between the plurality of contacts and said plurality of terminals it is configured to be able to maintain,
An electronic connector assembly characterized by that. The fastener means is
Is fixed on one of the first housing or the second housing, and the screw rod holder through hole and along the insertion direction are formed,
Wherein the first housing or said threaded rod holder other one of the second housing are correspondingly fixed, and the terminal holder front Symbol insertion portion is inserted into the second housing When the screw is accommodated in the insertion tank, a screwing member as the second coupling portion in which a screw hole is formed so that the through hole and the axial core line are the same;
Least is equipped with a threaded first end also, when the terminal holder is received in the insertion chamber being and inserted the insertion portion into the second housing, capable of rotating said through hole fitted and threaded rod as the first coupling portion formed to the through stoppable in cooperation with the threaded holes by,
Have
The screw member is in the form of a nut,
The front end portion of the through hole is formed so as to be expanded so that it can be fitted onto the front end portion of the screwing member,
The threaded rod is already inserted through the through hole, the base of the threaded rod is located in the bore out greater than said through-hole diameter, The tip portion of the screw rod are intended threaded Only a part protrudes outside the hole,
A flange that protrudes from the base of the threaded tip portion and can further abut against the stepped surface formed by the expansion in the through hole is provided .
The electronic connector assembly according to claim 1. The fastener means is
Said being secured to one of the first housing and the second housing, the projection stand as the first coupling part which protrusions are formed to protrude且one previous person,
Said first housing and said protrusion base to another one of said second housing are correspondingly fixed, and the terminal holder front Symbol insertion portion is inserted into the second housing when but accommodated in the insertion chamber, and locking block as the second coupling portion fitting hole for locking me if fitted with the protrusions are formed,
To have a,
The electronic connector assembly according to claim 1. The fastener means is
Said being secured to one of the first housing and the second housing, the pedestal is formed protrusion of the second coupling portion protruding且one previous person,
It is fixed to the other one of the first housing and the second housing, and the insertion portion is inserted into the second housing, and the terminal holder is accommodated in the insertion tank. A pair of clamping arms as the first coupling portion that elastically clamps the protrusion from both the left and right sides ;
I have a,
One locking groove is formed on the peripheral surface of the protrusion,
Before Symbol pair of holding arm has a pair of tip of the clamping face each other, abolish engaged with Kuwae said projection from one of the left and right while fitted into each said pair of tip the locking groove Arc-shaped depressions can be formed ,
The electronic connector assembly according to claim 1.

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