JPS63178468A - Connector - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connector device useful for connecting electrical equipment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, as electric devices such as video decks, video cameras, and tuners have become smaller, portable and multi-functional electric devices have become popular by removably combining video decks and video cameras or tuners. There is.

FIG. 6 is an example of a conventional connector device for electrical equipment that can be combined. 16 is a terminal hole of the connector of the video deck 2o, 16 is a connector terminal pin of the video camera or tuner 21, 17 is a fitting bin, 18 is a fitting hole, and 19 is a groove for preventing insertion errors.

The arrangement of the terminals and the distribution of input terminals and output terminals for each terminal are as shown in FIG. 6 in the case of a connector for a video deck. FIG. 6a shows the arrangement of each terminal of the connector device when connected to a tuner, and FIG. 6A shows the arrangement of each terminal of the connector device when connected to a video camera. In the figure, n indicates an input terminal, 23 an output terminal, and 24 other terminals. In the conventional connector device for electrical equipment that can be combined as described above, the connector terminal pin of the video camera or tuner is inserted into the connector terminal hole 16 of the video deck through the fitting pin 17 and the insertion error prevention groove 19. 16 is inserted and electrically connected.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the above configuration, the connector terminal hole 1
Video deck 2o with 5 and connector terminal pin 16
It is possible to connect a video camera or a tuner 21 having a video deck, but even if an attempt is made to connect the video deck 20 and another video deck directly through a connector, it is impossible to connect the video deck 20 due to the shape of the connector. Therefore, when editing with two video decks, it is difficult to connect the two video decks via a connection cord, which requires complicated operations. New additions to electrical equipment that can be further combined.
When a liquid crystal television receiver is added, if the connector of the liquid crystal television receiver is a terminal pin, connection to a video deck is possible, but connection to a □ tuner is not possible.

Therefore, when a liquid crystal television receiver does not have a built-in tuner, it is possible to view images reproduced by a video deck, but it is not possible to view general broadcast images.

In addition, in the conventional connector device, even if the shape of the connector is changed and the tuner is connected between the video decks and the LCD television receiver through the connectors, the terminal arrangement as shown in FIG.
Since each terminal is not compatible with both electrical devices, there is a problem in that electrical connection cannot be established.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a common connector device for electrical equipment that can be removably combined to combine two or more electrical equipment having functions such as video decks, video cameras, LCD television receivers, and tuners. The object of the present invention is to provide a connector device which has a connector and is capable of connecting an electric device with a single touch through the connector.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the connector device of the present invention is a device that connects two or more electrical devices in a detachable combination to form a composite device. A connector having a plurality of input terminals, output terminals, and input/output terminals is provided in the electrical equipment, and groups of corresponding input, output, and input/output terminals are arranged in symmetrical positions with respect to the center line of the connector. Further, only required terminals among the plurality of input terminals, output terminals, and input/output terminals are electrically connected to the circuit of the electric device.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a method in which each terminal group has input terminals, output terminals, or input/output terminals distributed along the center line of the connector so that corresponding terminals of the two terminal groups can be press-connected to each other. It has a structure in which one group of terminals is male and the other group of terminals is female so that they can be connected.

According to the above-described configuration, when the connectors installed in electrical equipment such as video decks, video cameras, liquid crystal television receivers, and tuners are aligned so that the center lines of the connectors overlap, input and output can be performed. Since the corresponding input/output terminals are arranged symmetrically about the center line of the connector, the terminals to be electrically connected overlap with each other. Furthermore, one of the two terminal groups distributed along the center line of the connector is male and the other is female, so the male terminal group of one connector and the terminal group of the other connector are By matching the female molds, the terminals to be connected can be fitted and pressed together.

Embodiment FIG. 4 shows two electrical devices equipped with the connector device of the present invention.
This figure shows an example of a group of electrical devices that can be combined and connected in a detachable manner. 10 is a video deck, 1
1 video camera, 12 LCD television receivers,
13, and the liquid crystal television receiver 12 can be connected to the system tuner 13. Note that 14 is a battery and can be connected to the video deck 1o or the liquid crystal television receiver 12 via a separate connector.

FIG. 1 shows the arrangement of input terminals, output terminals, and input/output terminals in the connector device of the present invention. Set an arbitrary center line on the connector part, and use that center line as the axis.
This is an example in which terminals corresponding to input and output or input/output conduction are arranged symmetrically. 22 is an input terminal;
23 indicates an output terminal, and 24 indicates other terminals.

FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of the connector terminal connection section of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 indicates a center line of the connector part, 2 a terminal hole, 3 a terminal pin, 4 a large terminal group convex portion, and 5 a terminal bottle group concave portion. At the time of connection, the large terminal group protrusion 4 fits into the terminal bin recess 6, and as it is further fitted, the terminal bin 3 is inserted into the terminal hole 2 and electrically connected. The arrangement of the terminal bins 3 and the terminal holes 2 is the same as that shown in FIG. As described above, according to this embodiment, since the connector part has the matable terminal large group convex part and the terminal pin group concave part, when connecting the connectors together, the concave part and the convex part of the connectors are fitted together. It can be easily connected by just letting it connect, and there is no need to make mistakes when plugging it in.

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the connector terminal connection portion of the present invention. 6 is a terminal plate, 7 is a terminal pin, 8 is a spring, and 9 is a contact surface. When connecting, the contact surfaces 9 are brought into contact with each other, and the terminal pin 6 biased by the spring 7 is pressed against the terminal plate 6, thereby establishing an electrical connection. The arrangement of the terminal board 6 and the terminal pins 7 is the same as that shown in FIG.

As described above, according to this embodiment, compared to the first embodiment,
Since there are no large terminal group convex portions and terminal pin concave portions, the volume required for the connector portion is reduced, and since there are no uneven portions of the connector, there is no unevenness on the appearance of the electrical equipment. Furthermore, it is also possible to connect the terminals by sliding them while aligning the contact surfaces.

As described in detail of the invention, it is a group of electrical equipment that is made into a composite by removably connecting two or more electrical equipment with superior capabilities, such as video decks, video cameras, LCD television receivers, and tuners. With the terminal arrangement of conventional connector devices, it was impossible to connect video decks, tuners, and LCD television receivers, etc., but by connecting the corresponding input, output, and input/output terminals to the center line of the connector. By arranging the connectors symmetrically about the axis, when connecting the connectors of the present invention, the terminals to be connected can be positioned so as to touch each other, and all electrical devices having the connector device of the present invention can be connected. .

In addition, by having electrical equipment equipped with the connector device described above, it becomes possible to connect video decks to one another, and to connect an LCD television receiver to a tuner, which was previously impossible to connect with a single connector. This can be easily done even in electrical equipment that has multiple functions such as broadcast reception.

Furthermore, by using the connector of the present invention in electrical equipment, it is possible to connect various electrical equipment, increase the variety of connections of electrical equipment that can be combined, and increase the potential for development as a product. is a dog.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a connector device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a connector device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of a connector device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a perspective view showing a group of electrical equipment having the connector device of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a conventional connector device for electrical equipment that can be combined, and FIG. This figure is a layout diagram of the connector terminals of the video deck of FIG. 5. 2...Terminal hole, 3,7...Terminal bin,
4...Terminal group convex part, 6...Terminal pin group concave part, 6...Terminal plate, 8...Spring,
9...Contact surface. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person No. 5
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Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A device in which two or more electrical devices are connected in a detachable combination to form a composite device, and the electrical device to be combined is provided with a plurality of input terminals, output terminals, and input/output terminals. A connector is provided, and groups of corresponding input, output, and input/output terminals are arranged at positions symmetrical about the center line of the connector, and furthermore, among the plurality of input terminals, output terminals, and input/output terminals, A connector device characterized in that only required terminals are electrically connected to a circuit of a corresponding electric device. (2) Input terminals distributed along the center line of the connector,
Claim 1 characterized in that in a terminal group having output terminals or input/output terminals, one terminal group is of a male type and the other terminal group is of a female type so that each terminal can be pressed together. Connector device as described in section.