KR102210024B1 - Power terminal and socket connector comprising the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a power terminal with an improved fastening force with a circuit board and a socket connector including the same. The socket connector comprises: a mold structure including a first area and a second area positioned on both sides in a first direction of the first area; and a power terminal mounted on the second area of the mold structure. The mold structure includes: a first outer wall extended in a second direction crossing the first direction; a second and a third outer wall extended from the first outer wall in the first direction and defining the outer edge of the mold structure with the first outer wall; a protruding unit including an end positioned on the second area and surrounded by the first to third outer walls; and a trench formed between the first to third outer walls and the protruding unit. The power terminal includes: a center unit coming in contact with the bottom surface of the trench; a cover unit extended from the center unit to cover the upper surface of the end and cover both sides of the end; a first mounting unit extended from the center unit along the first outer wall, and exposed below the mold structure; a first guide unit extended from the cover unit along the upper surface of the second outer wall, and exposed below the mold structure by penetrating the second outer wall; and a second guide unit extended from the cover unit along the upper surface of the third outer wall, and exposed below the mold structure by penetrating the third outer wall.

Description

Power terminal and socket connector including the same {POWER TERMINAL AND SOCKET CONNECTOR COMPRISING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a power terminal and a socket connector including the same.

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

According to the trend of miniaturization of electronic devices, miniaturization and reduction in size of the electrical connector assembly are also required. However, the miniaturized and lowered electrical connector assembly can cause many problems.

In particular, when the plug connector and the socket connector, which have been miniaturized and reduced in size, are fastened to each other, the plug connector may not be properly guided to the socket connector, and thus incorrect fastening may occur. Such mis-fastening may deform or damage the electrical connector assembly.

In addition, since the power terminal of the socket connector, which has been miniaturized and reduced in size, may have a smaller area to be mounted, the strength of the power terminal and the circuit board may be reduced, and thus a problem of being separated from each other may occur.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a socket connector with improved fastening force with a circuit board.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a power terminal having improved fastening force with a circuit board.

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

A socket connector according to some embodiments of the inventive concept for achieving the above technical problem includes a mold structure including a first region and a second region positioned on both sides of the first region in a first direction, and a mold A power terminal seated in a second region of the structure, and the mold structure includes a first outer wall extending in a second direction crossing the first direction, and each extending in a first direction from the first outer wall, and the first outer wall Together with the second and third outer walls defining the outer periphery of the mold structure, the protrusion including the end positioned in the second region and surrounded by the first to third outer walls, and between the first to third outer walls and the protrusion And a trench to be formed, and the power terminal includes a central portion in contact with a bottom surface of the trench, a cover portion extending from the central portion to cover an upper surface of the end portion, and a cover portion covering both sides of the end portion, and extending along a first outer wall from the central portion, A first mounting portion exposed under the mold structure, a first guide portion extending from the cover portion along the upper surface of the second outer wall, penetrating through the second outer wall and exposed under the mold structure, and a third from the cover portion It includes a second guide portion extending along the upper surface of the outer wall, penetrating through the third outer wall and exposed under the mold structure.

In some embodiments, the end of the protrusion includes a first side facing the first outer wall, a second side facing the second outer wall, and a third side facing the third outer wall, and the cover portion, A first portion covering the upper surface; a second portion extending from the first portion along the first side and connecting the central portion and the first portion; a third portion extending along the second side from the first portion; and And a fourth portion extending along a third side from the first portion.

In some embodiments, the third portion of the cover portion and the fourth portion of the cover portion overlap each other in the second direction.

In some embodiments, the power terminal further includes a first contact protrusion extending from the central portion toward the second outer wall and protruding in a vertical direction, and a second contact protrusion extending from the central portion toward the third outer wall and protruding in the vertical direction. Include.

In some embodiments, the first mounting portion includes an inner portion extending along an inner surface of the first outer wall, a cover portion covering an upper surface of the first outer wall, and a mounting terminal penetrating through the first outer wall and exposed under the mold structure. Include.

In some embodiments, the first guide portion includes an inner portion extending along an inner side surface of the second outer wall, a cover portion covering an upper surface of the second outer wall, and a second mounting portion that penetrates the second outer wall and is exposed under the mold structure. Includes wealth.

In some embodiments, the second mounting portion includes a first body portion extending from the cover portion and covering an upper portion of an outer surface of the second outer wall, and a second body portion extending from the first body portion and covering a lower portion of the outer surface of the second outer wall. A body portion and a mounting terminal extending from the second body portion and exposed under the mold structure, and the cover portion and the mounting terminal are non-overlapping in a vertical direction.

In some embodiments, the power terminal further includes a wing portion extending along an upper surface of the second outer wall from the first mounting portion, and the second body portion extends in a diagonal direction toward the wing portion to connect the first body portion and the mounting terminal. do.

In some embodiments, the power terminal further includes a connection portion exposed under the mold structure and connecting the cover portion and the inner portion of the first guide portion.

In some embodiments, the power terminal further includes a first wing portion extending along an upper surface of the second outer wall from the first mounting portion, and a second wing portion extending along an upper surface of the third outer wall from the first mounting portion. .

Details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to some embodiments of the inventive concept, there are at least the following effects.

In the power terminal according to some embodiments of the inventive concept, since the power terminal can cover the end of the protrusion of the mold structure, damage to the protrusion that may occur when the plug connector and the socket connector are fastened can be prevented.

Since the power terminal according to some embodiments of the inventive concept covers the end of the protruding portion of the mold structure on three surfaces, a fastening force between the mold structure and the power terminal may be dramatically increased.

The power terminal according to some embodiments of the inventive concept may provide a large mounting area and thus a fastening force with a circuit board may be dramatically increased.

The effects according to the present invention are not limited by the contents exemplified above, and more various effects are included in the present specification.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.
2 is a partial perspective view illustrating in detail a mold structure of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.
3 is a partial perspective view illustrating in detail a power terminal and a signal terminal of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.
4 is a partial plan view illustrating in detail a second region of a mold structure of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.
5 is a perspective view illustrating in detail a power terminal of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.
6 is another perspective view illustrating in detail the power terminal of the socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.
7 is a bottom view illustrating a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various forms different from each other, and only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to completely inform the scope of the invention to those who have it, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals refer to the same components throughout the specification.

When one component is referred to as "connected to" or "coupled to" with another component, it is possible to directly connect or couple with another component, or to intervene another component. Includes all cases. On the other hand, when one component is referred to as "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" with another component, it indicates that no other component is intervened. "And/or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited items.

That a component is referred to as "on" or "on" of another component includes both the case where the other component is interposed not only above the other component but also in the middle. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as "directly on" or "directly on" of another component, it indicates that no other component is intervened.

Spatially relative terms "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper", etc., as shown in the figure It can be used to easily describe the correlation between components and other components. Spatially relative terms should be understood as terms including different directions of the device during use or operation in addition to the directions shown in the drawings. For example, when an element shown in the figure is turned over, a component described as "below" or "beneath" of another element may be placed "above" another element. . Accordingly, the exemplary term “below” may include both directions below and above. Components may be oriented in other directions, and thus spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to the orientation.

The terms used in the present specification are for describing exemplary embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular form also includes the plural form unless specifically stated in the phrase. As used in the specification, "comprises" and/or "comprising" refers to the presence of one or more other components, steps, actions and/or elements in the referenced components, steps, actions and/or elements. Or does not exclude additions.

Although the first, second, and the like are used to describe various components, it goes without saying that these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another component. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may be the second component within the technical idea of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the present specification may be used as meanings that can be commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly defined specifically.

Hereinafter, a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view illustrating a mold structure of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. 3 is a partial perspective view illustrating in detail a power terminal and a signal terminal of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a second region of a mold structure of the socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention. It is a partial plan view for explaining in detail. 5 is a perspective view illustrating in detail a power terminal of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is another perspective view illustrating in detail a power terminal of a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention to be. 7 is a bottom view illustrating a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention.

1 to 7, a socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention may include a mold structure 100, a first power terminal 210, a second power terminal 220, and a signal terminal 300. I can.

The mold structure 100 may extend in the first direction X. In this case, the meaning of "extension" may mean the direction of the long side when it has a long side and a short side. That is, a direction formed longer may be defined as an extended direction. Accordingly, the mold structure 100 may have a long side in the first direction X.

The mold structure 100 may have a short side in the second direction (Y). In this case, the second direction Y may be a direction crossing the first direction X. For example, the second direction Y may be a direction orthogonal to the first direction X.

The third direction Z may be a direction crossing both the first direction X and the second direction Y. For example, the third direction Z may be a direction crossing both the first direction X and the second direction Y. In this case, the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z may be orthogonal directions that are orthogonal to each other. However, this embodiment is not limited thereto.

The mold structure 100 may include a first region R1 and a second region R2. The first region R1 may be located between the two second regions R2. That is, the second region R2 may be positioned on both sides of the first region R1 in the first direction X. The first region R1 may be a region in which the signal terminals 300 are seated, and the second region R2 may be a region in which the first power terminal 210 and the second power terminal 220 are seated, respectively.

The signal terminal 300 may be located in the first region R1. There may be a plurality of signal terminals 300. Although only six signal terminals 300 are shown, this is only for convenience of description, and the technical idea of the present invention is not limited thereto. The plurality of signal terminals 300 may be arranged and arranged in the first region R1. Specifically, the signal terminals 300 may be arranged in two rows spaced apart from each other in the second direction Y. Each row may extend in the first direction X, and each row may be arranged such that the plurality of signal terminals 300 are spaced apart in the first direction X.

The signal terminals 300 may be arranged in a plurality of rows. In each column, the two signal terminals 300 may be symmetrically arranged with each other. That is, the signal terminals 300 may be arranged to face each other and arranged in the second direction Y.

The power terminal 200 may be disposed on both sides of the first region R1 in the first direction X, that is, in the second region R2. Specifically, the power terminal 200 may include a first power terminal 210 and a second power terminal 220. The first power terminal 210 and the second power terminal 220 may be located in the second region R2, respectively. In this case, the second region R2 in which the first power terminal 210 and the second power terminal 220 are located may be located at both ends of the first region R1. That is, the first region R1 may be positioned between the first power terminal 210 and the second power terminal 220.

The first power terminal 210 and the second power terminal 220 may be aligned with each other in the first direction X. The first power terminal 210 and the second power terminal 220 may be symmetrically disposed with respect to the first region R1. That is, the shapes of the first power terminal 210 and the second power terminal 220 may be the same, but only the directions disposed with each other may be opposite.

The length in the first direction X of the first region R1 may be longer or shorter than the length in the first direction X of the second region R2.

This socket connector can be later combined with the plug connector. That is, the convex portion of the plug connector may be engaged with the concave portion of the socket connector to be fastened to each other.

Referring to FIG. 2, the mold structure 100 may include an outer wall 140, a protrusion 110, a first trench 120, and a second trench 130.

The outer wall 140 may mean an outer wall defining the outer periphery of the mold structure 100. The mold structure 100 may be formed in a rectangular shape in plan view as shown. Accordingly, two outer walls 140 extending in the first direction X and two outer walls 140 extending in the second direction Y may exist. The outer wall 140 extends only in the first direction X in the first region R1, and extends in a "c" shape in the first direction X and in the second direction Y in the second region R2. Can be.

The protrusion 110 may be formed in the center of the mold structure 100. The protrusion 110 may be surrounded by the outer wall 140. The protrusion 110 may be spaced apart from the outer wall 140 by a predetermined interval. Accordingly, the first trench 120 and the second trench 130 may be formed between the protrusion 110 and the outer wall 140.

The protrusion 110 is mainly disposed in the first region R1, but both ends may also be disposed in the second region R2. That is, one end of the protrusion 110 is disposed in the second region R2 located on one side of the first region R1, and the other end of the protrusion 110 is a second region located on the other side of the first region R1. It is disposed in the region R2, and the remaining region of the protrusion 110 may be disposed in the first region R1.

The first trench 120 and the second trench 130 may be positioned between the protrusion 110 and the outer wall 140. Since the first trench 120 and the second trench 130 are formed lower than the protrusion 110 and the outer wall 140, the outer surface of the protrusion 110 and the inner surface of the outer wall 140 are the first trench 120 And the second trench 130 may be exposed.

The first trench 120 may be a trench formed in the second region R2. The first trench 120 may be defined between the outer wall 140 and the protrusion 110 formed in the first region R1. The first trench 120 may be formed in a "c" shape as shown.

Since the second regions R2 are located on both sides of the first region R1, a total of two first trenches 120 may be formed on both sides of the first region R1. The two first trenches 120 may have a shape symmetrical to each other with respect to the first region R1. That is, although the two first trenches 120 have the same shape, the directions in which they are disposed may be different.

The second trench 130 may be a trench formed in the first region R1. The second trench 130 may be formed between the outer wall 140 and the protrusion 110 formed in the first region R1. Since the second trenches 130 are located between the two outer walls 140 and the protrusions 110, they may be formed into two separated from each other in the second direction Y. Each of the two second trenches 130 may extend in the first direction X.

The first trench 120 and the second trench 130 are connected to each other, and may be formed in a loop shape inside the mold structure 100. That is, the two first trenches 120 are spaced apart from each other by the first region R1 and are not directly connected to each other, and the two second trenches 130 are separated from each other by the protrusion 110 in the second region R2. Although not directly connected to each other, each of the first trenches 120 may be connected to both of the two second trenches 130 to complete a loop shape.

The loop-shaped first trench 120 and the second trench 130 may later engage with the convex portion of the plug connector to fasten the socket connector and the plug connector to each other.

2 and 4, the protrusion 110 of the mold structure 100 may include an end 111. The end 111 may mean a portion of the protrusion 110 located in the second region R2. The first trench 120 of the second region R2 may be defined by the end 111 and the outer wall 140. That is, the first trench 120 may be located between the end 111 and the outer wall 140.

In some embodiments, the end 111 of the protrusion 110 may include three side surfaces facing the outer wall 140. For example, the end 111 of the protrusion 110 may include a first side 111a, a second side 111b, and a third side 111c. The first side 111a of the end 111 may face the first outer wall 140a, and the second side 111b of the end 111 may face the second outer wall 140b, and the end ( The third side surface 111c of 111) may face the third outer wall 140c.

In the second region R2, the outer wall 140 may include a first outer wall 140a, a second outer wall 140b, and a third outer wall 140c.

The first outer wall 140a may be an outer wall 140 extending in the second direction Y. In the entire mold structure 100, the length of the outer wall 140 in the second direction Y may be short, but in the second region R2, the first outer wall 140a in the second direction Y is a second outer wall ( It may be longer than 140b) or the third outer wall 140c. However, this embodiment is not limited thereto.

The second outer wall 140b may be an outer wall 140 extending in the first direction X from one side of the first outer wall 140a. The third outer wall 140c may be an outer wall 140 extending in the first direction X from the other side of the first outer wall 140a. Accordingly, the second outer wall 140b and the third outer wall 140c may be spaced apart from each other in the second direction Y. The first trench 120 and the end 111 may be positioned in the second direction Y between the second outer wall 140b and the third outer wall 140c. Of course, the first outer wall 140a may also be positioned between the second outer wall 140b and the third outer wall 140c in the second direction Y.

The first through hole 150 may be formed in the first outer wall 140a. The first through hole 150 may penetrate the first outer wall 140a in a vertical direction (eg, a third direction Z). The first through hole 150 may have a shape extending in the second direction (Y). However, this embodiment is not limited thereto.

The second through hole 180a may be formed in the second outer wall 140b. The second through hole 180a may penetrate the second outer wall 140b in a vertical direction. The second through hole 180a may have a shape extending in the first direction X. However, this embodiment is not limited thereto.

The third through hole 180b may be formed in the third outer wall 140c. The third through hole 180b may penetrate the third outer wall 140c in a vertical direction. The third through hole 180b may have a shape extending in the first direction X. However, this embodiment is not limited thereto.

A first guide groove 190a may be formed in the second outer wall 140b. The first guide groove 190a may be formed on the second outer wall 140b. The first guide groove 190a may extend in the second direction Y from the second through hole 180a. Specifically, the first guide groove 190a may extend from the second through hole 180a toward the protrusion 110 or the end 111.

A second guide groove 190b may be formed in the third outer wall 140c. The second guide groove 190b may be formed on the third outer wall 140c. The second guide groove 190b may extend in the second direction Y from the third through hole 180b. Specifically, the second guide groove 190b may extend from the third through hole 180b toward the protrusion 110 or the end 111.

The first guide groove 190a and the second guide groove 190b may be formed lower than upper surfaces of the second outer wall 140b and the third outer wall 140c. The first guide groove 190a and the second guide groove 190b may be spaces in which the first guide portion 226 and the second guide portion 227 described later are disposed. As the first guide portion 226 and the second guide portion 227 are disposed, the upper surfaces of the second outer wall 140b and the third outer wall 140c, and the first guide portion 226 and the second guide portion 227 ) May be the same plane, but the present embodiment is not limited thereto.

5 to 7, the shape of the power terminal 200 will be described. Since the first power terminal 210 and the second power terminal 220 have the same shape, only the second power terminal 220 will be described for convenience.

1 to 7, the second power terminal 220 includes a central portion 224a, a first mounting portion 221, a first wing portion 222, a second wing portion 223, and a cover portion 225. ), a first guide part 226, a second guide part 227, a first contact protrusion 228, and a second contact protrusion 229.

The central part 224a may be located in the center of the second power terminal 220. The central portion 224a may be formed to contact the bottom surface of the first trench 120. The central part 224a may be connected to the first mounting part 221, the cover part 225, the first contact protrusion 228 and the second contact protrusion 229.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7, the central portion 224a may be exposed under the mold structure.

The first mounting part 221 may be connected to the central part 224a. The first mounting portion 221 may contact the upper surface of the first outer wall 140a. The first mounting part 221 may be inserted into the first through hole 150. The first mounting part 221 may include a first inner part 221a, a first cover part 221b, and a first mounting terminal 221c.

The first inner portion 221a may be connected to the central portion 224a. The first inner portion 221a may extend in a vertical direction (eg, a third direction Z) along the inner surface of the first outer wall 140a. The first inner portion 221a may include a partially curved portion to be connected to the central portion 224a.

The first cover part 221b may be connected to the first inner part 221a. The first cover portion 221b may extend from the first inner portion 221a to cover an upper surface of the first outer wall 140a.

The first mounting terminal 221c may be connected to the first cover portion 221b. The first mounting terminal 221c may extend from the first cover portion 221b and penetrate the first outer wall 140a. For example, the first mounting terminal 221c may be inserted in the first through hole 150 in a vertical direction. The width of the first mounting terminal 221c in the second direction Y may be greater than the width of the first inner portion 221a in the second direction Y, but the present embodiment is not limited thereto.

The lower portion of the first mounting terminal 221c may be bent in the first direction X. The first mounting terminal 221c may be a portion directly mounted on a circuit board disposed under the power terminal 200. The first mounting terminal 221c may be formed to be bent in the first direction X in order to increase an area to facilitate an attachment operation such as soldering.

The first wing portion 222 may extend from the first mounting portion 221. The first wing portion 222 may be formed along the upper surface of the second outer wall 140b. In some embodiments, the first wing portion 222 may cover a part of the outer surface of the second outer wall 140b.

The second wing portion 223 may extend from the first mounting portion 221. The second wing portion 223 may be formed along the upper surface of the third outer wall 140c. In some embodiments, the second wing portion 223 may cover a part of the outer surface of the third outer wall 140c.

In the power terminal 200 of the socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention, the first mounting portion 221, the first wing portion 222, and the second wing portion 223 have a first outer wall 140a and a second wing portion, respectively. 2 Since the upper surfaces of the outer wall 140b and the third outer wall 140c are covered, damage to the outer wall 140 that may occur when the plug connector and the socket connector are fastened can be prevented.

The cover part 225 may be connected to the central part 224a. The cover part 225 may extend from the central part 224a and cover the upper surface of the end 111 of the protrusion part 110. In addition, the cover part 225 may cover the side surface of the end 111 of the protrusion part 110. For example, the cover portion 225 may include a first portion 225a, a second portion 225b, a third portion 225c, and a fourth portion 225d.

The first part 225a of the cover part 225 may cover the upper surface of the end 111 of the protrusion part 110.

The second portion 225b of the cover portion 225 may extend along the first side 111a of the end 111 from the first portion 225a. That is, the second part 225b of the cover part 225 may cover the first side surface 111a of the end 111. The second portion 225b of the cover portion 225 may connect the central portion 224a and the first portion 225a of the cover portion 225.

The third portion 225c of the cover portion 225 may extend along the second side 111b of the end 111 from the first portion 225a. That is, the third part 225c of the cover part 225 may cover the second side 111b of the end 111.

The fourth part 225d of the cover part 225 may extend along the third side 111c of the end 111 from the first part 225a. That is, the fourth part 225d of the cover part 225 may cover the third side 111c of the end 111.

In some embodiments, the third portion 225c of the cover portion 225 and the fourth portion 225d of the cover portion 225 may overlap each other in the second direction (Y). For example, the third portion 225c of the cover portion 225 and the fourth portion 225d of the cover portion 225 may be spaced apart from each other in the second direction (Y).

In the socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention, since the power terminal 200 may cover the end 111 of the protrusion 110, damage to the protrusion 110 may occur when the plug connector and the socket connector are fastened. Can also be prevented.

In addition, in the case of the conventional socket connector, since the portion between the protruding portion 110 and the first outer wall 140a of the mold structure 100 is formed relatively thin, cracks are frequently generated based on this. , In the socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention, since the power terminal 200 is also fastened to the protruding portion 110 through the cover portion 225, the generation of the crack can be prevented. Accordingly, the overall durability of the socket connector can be improved.

In addition, in the socket connector according to some embodiments of the present invention, since the power terminal 200 covers the end 111 of the protrusion 110 from three surfaces, the clamping force between the mold structure 100 and the power terminal 200 is reduced. It can be dramatically improved.

The first guide part 226 may extend from the cover part 225. For example, the first guide part 226 may extend in a direction opposite to the second direction Y from the third part 225c of the cover part 225. The first guide portion 226 may be formed along the side surface and the bottom surface of the first trench 120. The first guide part 226 may be coupled to the first guide groove 190a of the second outer wall 140b. That is, the first guide part 226 may extend along the upper surface of the second outer wall 140b. In addition, the first guide portion 226 may pass through the second outer wall 140b and may be exposed under the mold structure 100. The first guide part 226 may include a second inner part 226b, a second cover part 226a, and a second mounting part 226c.

The second inner part 226b may be connected to the cover part 225. The second inner portion 226b may extend in a vertical direction (eg, a third direction Z) along the inner surface of the second outer wall 140b. The second inner portion 226b may include a partially curved portion to be connected to the cover portion 225. For example, a first connection part 224b extending along the bottom surface of the first trench 120 and connecting the third part 225c and the second inner part 226b of the cover part 225 may be formed. .

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7, the first connector 224b may be exposed under the mold structure.

The second cover part 226a may be connected to the second inner part 226b. The second cover portion 226a may extend from the second inner portion 226b to cover the upper surface of the second outer wall 140b.

The second mounting portion 226c may be connected to the second cover portion 226a. The second mounting portion 226c may extend from the second cover portion 226a and penetrate the second outer wall 140b. For example, the second mounting portion 226c may be inserted into the second through hole 180a in a vertical direction.

In some embodiments, the second mounting portion 226c and the first wing portion 222 may be spaced apart from each other by the cutout portion 230. Since a part of the mold structure 100 may be inserted into the cutout 230, the combination of the mold structure 100 and the power terminal 200 may be performed more easily through the cutout 230.

In some embodiments, the second mounting portion 226c may include a first body portion 226ca, a second body portion 226cb, and a second mounting terminal 226cc. The first body portion 226ca may extend from the second cover portion 226a to cover an upper portion of the outer surface of the second outer wall 140b. The second body portion 226cb may extend from the first body portion 226ca to cover a lower portion of the outer surface of the second outer wall 140b. The second mounting terminal 226cc may be bent in a direction opposite to the second direction Y from the lower portion of the second body portion 226cb.

The second mounting terminal 226cc may be a portion directly mounted on a circuit board disposed under the power terminal 200. The second mounting terminal 226cc may be formed to be bent in a direction opposite to the second direction Y in order to increase an area to facilitate an attaching operation such as soldering.

In some embodiments, the second body portion 226cb may extend from the first body portion 226ca toward the first wing portion 222. For example, the second body part 226cb may extend in the first direction X and connect the first body part 226ca and the second mounting terminal 226cc. That is, the second body portion 226cb may extend in a diagonal direction toward the first wing portion 222. In this case, at least a portion of the first body portion 226ca and at least a portion of the second body portion 226cb may not overlap in the third direction (Z). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second cover portion 226a and at least a portion of the second mounting terminal 226cc may not overlap in the third direction (Z).

The second guide part 227 may extend from the cover part 225. For example, the second guide part 227 may extend in the second direction Y from the fourth part 225d of the cover part 225. The second guide part 227 may be formed along the side surface and the bottom surface of the first trench 120. The second guide part 227 may be coupled to the second guide groove 190b of the third outer wall 140c. That is, the second guide part 227 may extend along the upper surface of the third outer wall 140c. In addition, the second guide portion 227 may pass through the third outer wall 140c and may be exposed under the mold structure 100. The second guide part 227 may include a third inner part 227b, a third cover part 227a, and a third mounting part 227c.

The third inner part 227b may be connected to the cover part 225. The third inner portion 227b may extend in a vertical direction (eg, a third direction Z) along the inner surface of the third outer wall 140c. The third inner portion 227b may include a partially curved portion to be connected to the cover portion 225. For example, a second connection part 224c extending along the bottom surface of the first trench 120 and connecting the fourth part 225d and the third inner part 227b of the cover part 225 may be formed. .

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7, the second connector 224c may be exposed under the mold structure.

The third cover part 227a may be connected to the third inner part 227b. The third cover portion 227a may extend from the third inner portion 227b to cover the upper surface of the third outer wall 140c.

The third mounting portion 227c may be connected to the third cover portion 227a. The third mounting portion 227c may extend from the third cover portion 227a and penetrate the third outer wall 140c. For example, the third mounting portion 227c may be inserted into the third through hole 180b in a vertical direction.

In some embodiments, the third mounting portion 227c and the second wing portion 223 may be spaced apart from each other by the cutout portion 230. Since a part of the mold structure 100 may be inserted into the cutout 230, the combination of the mold structure 100 and the power terminal 200 may be performed more easily through the cutout 230.

In some embodiments, the third mounting portion 227c may include a third body portion 227ca, a fourth body portion 227cb, and a third mounting terminal 227cc. The third body portion 227ca may extend from the third cover portion 227a to cover an upper portion of the outer surface of the third outer wall 140c. The fourth body portion 227cb may extend from the third body portion 227ca to cover a lower portion of the outer surface of the third outer wall 140c. The third mounting terminal 227cc may be bent in the second direction Y from the lower portion of the fourth body portion 227cb.

The third mounting terminal 227cc may be a portion directly mounted on a circuit board disposed under the power terminal 200. The third mounting terminal 227cc may be formed to be bent in the second direction (Y) in order to increase an area to facilitate attachment work such as soldering.

In some embodiments, the fourth body portion 227cb may extend from the third body portion 227ca toward the second wing portion 223. For example, the fourth body part 227cb may extend in the first direction X and connect the third body part 227ca and the third mounting terminal 227cc. That is, the fourth body portion 227cb may extend in a diagonal direction toward the second wing portion 223. In this case, at least a portion of the third body portion 227ca and at least a portion of the fourth body portion 227cb may not overlap in the third direction Z. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the third cover portion 227a and at least a portion of the third mounting terminal 227cc may not overlap in the third direction Z.

The first guide portion 226 and the second guide portion 227 have portions extending from the second outer wall 140b and the third outer wall 140c to the sidewalls of the first trench 120 to be curved, Even if the connector is approached out of position, it may have a function of guiding to the correct position.

The first contact protrusion 228 and the second contact protrusion 229 may extend from the central portion 224a. The first contact protrusion 228 may extend in a direction opposite to the second direction Y from one side of the central portion 224a, and the second contact protrusion 229 is a second contact protrusion 229 from the other side of the central portion 224a. It can extend in the direction (Y). That is, the first contact protrusion 228 and the second contact protrusion 229 may extend one by one from the central portion 224a toward the second outer wall 140b and the third outer wall 140c.

The first contact protrusion 228 and the second contact protrusion 229 may not contact the second outer wall 140b and the third outer wall 140c. The first contact protrusion 228 and the second contact protrusion 229 may be portions electrically connected to the power terminal of the plug connector.

The first contact protrusion 228 and the second contact protrusion 229 and the first mounting part 221 are not directly connected, but may be connected through the central part 224a. Likewise, the first contact protrusion 228 and the second contact protrusion 229 and the first wing portion 222 and the second wing portion 223 may also be connected through the central portion 224a and the first mounting portion 221. have. In addition, the first contact protrusion 228 and the second contact protrusion 229 and the cover part 225, the first guide part 226 and the second guide part 227 are not in direct contact, and the central part 224a is It can be connected through.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but may be manufactured in various different forms, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It will be understood that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not limiting.

100: mold structure 110: protrusion
111: end 120: first trench
130: second trench 140: outer wall
200 (210, 220): power terminal 221: first mounting portion
222: first wing portion 223: second wing portion
224a: central portion 225: cover portion
226: first guide portion 227: second guide portion
228: first contact protrusion 229: second contact protrusion

Claims (10)

A mold structure including a first region and a second region positioned on both sides of the first region in the first direction; And
And a power terminal mounted on the second region of the mold structure,
The mold structure,
A first outer wall extending in a second direction crossing the first direction,
Second and third outer walls each extending in the first direction from the first outer wall and defining an outer periphery of the mold structure together with the first outer wall,
A protrusion including an end positioned in the second region and surrounded by the first to third outer walls,
And a trench formed between the first to third outer walls and the protrusion,
The power terminal,
A central portion in contact with the bottom surface of the trench,
A cover portion extending from the central portion to cover an upper surface of the end portion and covering both sides of the end portion;
A first mounting portion extending from the central portion along the first outer wall and exposed under the mold structure,
A first guide part extending from the cover part along an upper surface of the second outer wall, penetrating through the second outer wall and exposed under the mold structure,
A second guide part extending from the cover part along an upper surface of the third outer wall, penetrating through the third outer wall, and exposed under the mold structure,
And a wing portion extending from the first mounting portion along an upper surface of the second outer wall and spaced apart from the first guide portion,
The first guide portion includes an inner portion extending along an inner surface of the second outer wall, a cover portion covering an upper surface of the second outer wall, and a second mounting portion that penetrates through the second outer wall and is exposed under the mold structure. Includes wealth,
The second mounting portion may include a first body portion extending from the cover portion and covering an upper portion of the outer surface of the second outer wall, and a second body portion extending from the first body portion and covering a lower portion of the outer surface of the second outer wall. A body portion, and a mounting terminal extending from the second body portion and exposed under the mold structure,
At least a portion of the mounting terminal is non-overlapped in a vertical direction with the cover portion,
The second body part is a socket connector extending in a diagonal direction toward the wing part to connect the first body part and the mounting terminal. The method of claim 1,
The end of the protrusion,
A first side surface facing the first outer wall,
A second side surface facing the second outer wall,
Including a third side facing the third outer wall,
The cover part,
A first portion covering the upper surface of the end,
A second portion extending from the first portion along the first side and connecting the central portion and the first portion;
A third portion extending along the second side from the first portion,
A socket connector comprising a fourth portion extending along the third side from the first portion. The method of claim 2,
The third part of the cover part and the fourth part of the cover part overlap each other in the second direction. The method of claim 1,
The power terminal,
A first contact protrusion extending from the central portion in a direction of the second outer wall and protruding in a vertical direction,
A socket connector further comprising a second contact protrusion extending from the central portion in a direction of the third outer wall and protruding in a vertical direction. The method of claim 1,
The first mounting part,
An inner portion extending along the inner side of the first outer wall,
A cover part covering an upper surface of the first outer wall,
A socket connector including a mounting terminal penetrating the first outer wall and exposed under the mold structure. The method of claim 1,
The second mounting portion and the wing portion are spaced apart from each other by an incision,
A portion of the second outer wall is inserted into the incision socket connector. The method of claim 1,
The socket connector that the wing portion is not exposed under the mold structure. delete The method of claim 1,
The power terminal is exposed under the mold structure and further comprises a connection part connecting the cover part and the inner part of the first guide part. The method of claim 1,
The power terminal,
A first wing portion extending along an upper surface of the second outer wall from the first mounting portion,
A socket connector further comprising a second wing portion extending from the first mounting portion along an upper surface of the third outer wall.

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