TW578338B - Connector - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a connector capable of using line terminal insertion to achieve electrical connection between line light sources such as EL fibers or to connecting stage without using soldering means. In the conventional skill, such a fiber connection is achieved by complicated steps such as soldering. The connector of the present invention is provided to connect a core electrode and an external side electrode of a line light source composed of: a core electrode, an illuminating layer enclosing the circumference of the core electrode, a transparent electrode layer surrounding the circumference of the illuminating layer, an external side electrode surrounding the circumference of the transparent electrode, and a protection shielding layer enclosing the circumference of the external side electrode, to an external circuit, which is characterized in that: the connector is composed of: a first conductive device received and positioned in an insulating housing, an elastic conductive device electrically connected to the first conductive device and having a through hole or seam with a size for being secured with and passed through by the transparent electrode layer of the line light source, and a second conductive device received and positioned in the housing and having a seam for being securely embedded with the core electrode passing through the elastic conductive device.

Description

V. Description of the invention (1) When a line of light such as a line of light is emitted from the outside of the tree, the circuit of the first light source is similar to the source used in the light-constructing layer and the bright electrode grease. A connector electrode used for concentric inner and outer Γ such as electroluminescence (EL) optical fiber and electrical connection should be separately connected with another linear light source or its decorative display test. EL fiber coils and other FI plants 々 1 pole (inner electrode), η around the core electrode, a transparent electrode layer on the periphery, spirally wound side electrodes, and transparency around this outer electrode Protective coating. The structured EL optical fiber is electrically connected to one end of the external electrode EL optical fiber cable, and the protective coating is peeled off with a tool to cover the outer electrode. Then, the transparent electrode layer and the EL light-emitting layer inside the end portion of the outer electrode are peeled off. The core electrode is exposed, and then the outer electrode and the core electrode are connected to the inner and outer electrodes of the circuit or other EL optical fiber by welding or the like. The connection of the EL optical fiber cable according to this customary method is complicated, and it is labor-intensive and time-consuming, and requires skilled operators to combine a plurality of different color linear light sources into a predetermined multi-color display device. Specifically, The previous connection method required the following multiple engineering steps: 1 _ First peel off the outer covering to expose the outer electrode. 2 · The outer electrode is spirally wound with a thin wire-like conductor. In order to connect it to an external circuit, you need to unscrew the spiral coil so that the transparent electrode layer goes out 4 as a preliminary treatment. 3 · Peel off the light emitting layer and transparent electrode layer to expose the core electrode. 4 · Preliminarily weld the outer electrode.

578338 V. Description of the invention (2) 5 _ Use of synthetic resin 6 · Apply the core electrode 7 · Use of synthetic resin Take labor as above. The purpose of the present invention is to form a fiber cable and the like. That is, the connectors of the two sides of the light-emitting layer surrounding the present invention that are protected by the transparent electrode are connected by the first conductive member electrode layer in a tight and penetrating capacity and positioned on the above-mentioned core electrode to tightly surround the electrode of the present invention and surround the electrode. Layer, surrounding the shrink tube for insulation treatment. To prepare for welding. The shrink tube is insulated. The connection method of the steps is indeed to provide a light source without the above-mentioned operation to quickly and surely complete the solution of the light source and the power circuit proposed above, or the same. The connector of the present invention can also be reliable, but it is very time-consuming and problematic.如 阢 光电 连接 器。 Such as the connector. The connector of the method can be used to connect other circuits, which can be used between the linear light sources to connect the electrodes around the light layer and the connection case where the light source is routed. The second lead, this connection, the connection around the periphery, is surrounded by the surrounding layer. It is connected to each of the outer shells that are positioned electrically. The second type of this transparent device is formed on the outer side of the hair. The external connection of the wire is insulated and connected to the through hole and has a slit shape of the light-emitting layer. The electrode layer is composed of: the core transparently surrounds the upper device; its first conductive light source elastically guides the elastic member as described above. Electrodes, electrodes, and the outer layer of the electrode layer describe the electrical characteristics of the core. The electrical component of the electrical component is electrically conductive. It is used to surround and surround the layer, the outer electrode and the outer electrode. &Amp; Electric 'and transparent external electrodes of the receiving member

Page 6 578338 V. Description of the invention (3) ~ a-The above-mentioned core electrode pad circuit of the linear light source formed by the protective coating on the periphery is electrically connected; ° ~ The outside is characterized by the insulation of the connector. A person having a second conductive member that is tightly fitted with a slit for the core electrode layer for the linear light source to hold tightly. 〇 The third suitable form of the long strip of the present invention is that the connector has both the first and second external means. Specifically, the connector provided by the present invention is suitable for being surrounded by: a core electrode and surrounding The light emitting layer, the transparent electrode layer surrounding the light emitting layer, the outer electrode surrounding the periphery of the transparent electrode layer, and the core electrode and the outer electrode of the linear light source surrounded by the protective coating layer surrounding the outer electrode. The connector is connected to an external connector; the circuit is characterized by: The connector is composed of: a first conductive member located in an insulating body (also referred to as a housing, hereinafter referred to as the body), electrically connected to the first conductive member; An elastic conductive member connected with the transparent electrode layer for the linear light source and having a through hole or a notch of a size tightly inserted therethrough, and a core electrode that is housed in the body and has the above-mentioned elastic conductive member that can pass through the elastic conductive member The second conductive member is formed by a tightly fitted slit. A fourth suitable form of the present invention is to provide a connector, which is suitable for connecting a core electrode, a light-emitting layer surrounding the core electrode, a transparent electrode layer surrounding the light-emitting layer, and an outer side surrounding the transparent electrode layer. Both the electrode and the core electrode and the outer electrode of the linear light source formed by the protective coating layer surrounding the outer periphery of the outer electrode are connected to a connector of an external circuit;

578338 ---- ~~ — V. Description of the invention (4) One end: The connector is powered by: This connector is provided with: Can be used for the above-mentioned linear light-backed insulation bass: The outer diameter is the same diameter or slightly larger diameter. The conductance of the mouth is positioned in the body of the insulation close to the insertion port: the wire = ::: r is electrically connected and has a size equal to that of the hole or slot moon electrode layer which is inserted tightly &Amp; constructed by the second conductive member having a slit through the elastic conductive member π. & The narrow fit of the ECG fork ^: Good connection with the outer electrode, it should have a conductive member that surrounds the above-mentioned elastic conductive member, in order to ensure that at least-part of the component parts. It is preferable to have the above-mentioned slit / u good contact, the length of the second conductive member electrode in the lengthwise direction, and the slit extending toward the two sides of the opposite two slit walls. In this case, it is preferable that the above-mentioned slits [explanation of the embodiment] be shaped to prevent detachment or extraction. The connector of the present invention is provided with a suitable supporting structure such as a housing or a housing. The female device is positioned on the connector body, and the conductive member is an electrical contact, and the second connector has an elongated slit. The linear light source and electrical components can be achieved by the appropriate support members such as the body or the housing. All of them can be electrically connected by means of mating plugs, etc., without using the / 2 original electrical circuits, or reducing the cost with other linear light sources. * He Welding Therefore, the working efficiency is greatly improved. The present invention preferably uses / has a wire light source that can be inserted into the end of the light source and the wire 578338. V. Description of the invention (5) The outer diameter of the light source is the same as the diameter M β 1 ^ ' When the end of the linear light source iT, f, ..., or the body of the light source is easy to peel off the skin: the V insertion port, the line is semi-cylindrical or its :: tube :: the insertion port is not cylindrical Outside 'can also be used in the body: ϋί, the first-conducting member that is fixed at the insertion port should preferably form two spoons in the notebook. The conductive member is in electrical contact with the first conductive member to hold the elastic conductive member to ensure Closeness between the two ΐ ί ί U: 能 f The pressure contact of the transparent electrode layer of the linear light source behind the skin makes the two's thunder! 1: Can be maintained when the outer electrode and the elastic conductive structure vibrate: J touch is really good, even if it is exposed to carbon powder or Conductive metal is made of through-hole rubber rubber (contains a structure with springs or leaf springs), but if a linear light source such as a scroll is used, the elastic conductive structure is provided between the: Therefore, the core electrode ^ = the U-shaped leg of the slender slit, and the second conductive member between the two is really two; between this slit to ensure that the core electrode and the first electrode are formed in one place or contact. In this case In the following, the slits are removed according to the drawings at the bottom. In the example, although the description of the preferred embodiment with the first-t = t is described. In each implementation, the two components are described as follows: Πίί Electrical components and the second The two structures of the conductive member and the elastic conductive member only have the connection benefit of the first noon, and only the 578338. V. Description of the invention (6) The connector of the second conductive member is of course also included. The drawing shows a sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention. A resin-insulating body (housing) 1 has a cylindrical insertion opening 6 'at one end, the inner diameter of which is the same as or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the EL optical fiber cable 10, so that the end portion of the EL optical fiber cable can be surely accommodated and held. Here, one end of the EL fiber electron microscope is to strip the external protective coating layer with a wire stripping tool before electrical connection, so that the transparent electrode layer 12 and the outer electrode 13 are exposed to the wire, and if necessary, the EL The front end of the light-emitting layer and the transparent electrode layer 12 on the outer side is peeled to expose a part of the core electrode 1 1, depending on the structure and practical application of the connector. However, it must be explained here that the core electrode 丨It does not have to be exposed, it will be explained below. The outer electrode 13 is a spiral coil wound around the EL light-emitting layer at a predetermined pitch and capable of giving light to the outer periphery of the transparent electrode layer.

^ A conductive member 2 is placed and positioned in the holding portion (that is, adjacent) adjacent to the insertion port 6, and its placement and positioning can be buried in the mold during the molding of the body, or it can be placed and fixed after the molding of the body. The first—conducting J person exposes the outside of the body 1 to form a connection terminal, and the second-second inner crotch is located inside the body 1 and, as shown in the figure: it is formed to hold electricity around the elastic conductor member 5 to raise electricity. The body is fixed in the slot, or re-seated) = It is set to be connected by the w-path at the inner end A of the first conductive member 2. In this example, the outer diameter of the elastic conductive member 5 made of conductive rubber 5 is approximately the same as the outer diameter of the layer 12 and has a through hole 8 having an inner diameter slightly smaller than that of the transparent electrode. EL light-emitting layer

Page 10 V. Description of the invention (7) _ front end after peeling 12), can be inserted into the hole 8 by inserting the second 2: the electrode 1 丨 and the EL light-emitting layer and the transparent electrode layer f, and the outer electrode 13 is slightly applied to The shaft's daily contact area increases. And the outer electrode U and the elastic conductive member 5 = have in the body 1-through "can be placed against the inner end of the first conductive member 2 adjacent to the inner wall * 4], ^ hole 4 partition wall. In the middle of the evening, I painted the center of the skin of yf θ 士 A ^ #, and the aperture, which is easily inserted. ^ /, The first conductive member 7 of the capacity EL optical fiber cable is supported and fixed in the body 1 6, and the members 2 are arranged in a row. The second conductive member 7 has two external pins: ^-Two external terminals form a terminal +, and this terminal is routed out of the slot of the conductive body provided on the flat substrate, and is also inserted into the power supply circuit. connection. The main body of the second conductive member 7 is connected to the inner U-shaped plate body of the body. The center has a through hole 8 aligned with the valley 5 and the size of the slit is equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the core electrode 12. The slender clip Secret II, which has a much smaller outer diameter than the transparent electrode layer 12, but ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Ane A, Slit 3 ° Slit 3 The source direction P extends in the insertion direction, and the two opposite side walls of the slit of this U-shaped seam 3 may form a cylindrical blade-like or tooth-shaped flange if necessary. Several additional items are added. Next, please refer to the first to second drawings to describe the connection method of the linear light source 10. First, the front end of the light source 10 is as shown in the figure: *, the outer covering layer is peeled off to expose the outer electrode 13, and in this state, the outer electrode 13 is wound in a coil shape. In this state, the wire end composed of the core electrode u, el light-emitting layer and the transparent electrode layer is inserted into the through hole 8 of the elastic conductive member 5 578338 5. In the description of the invention (8), the coil-shaped outer electrode 13 is blocked by the elastic conduction The periphery of the through hole 8 of the member 5 is tightly tightened around the front and is pressed against the elastic conductive member 5 by the unpeeled light source 10 element. Of course, it is also possible to twist the outer electrode 1 3-side to make the coil rewind a little, while pushing it axially, it is easier to concentrate the outer electrode 13 on the root element of the wire stripping portion. Next, push the front end of the linear light source 10 into the slit 3 of the second conductive member 7, and at this time, the light-emitting layer and the transparent electrode layer 12 are separated by the U on both sides of the slit 3 of the second conductive member 7. The figure-shaped member is cut with a knife and partly peeled off ', so the core electrode 11 is in electrical contact with the second conductive member 7 and clamped in the slit 3. The core electrode 1 1 is made of a conductive wire, but the transparent electrode layer 12 has a very thin thickness, generally 2000 ~ 400 0A, and has extremely high resistance, so that no bypass phenomenon occurs. The outer electrode 1 3 A normal potential difference occurs between the voltage applied to the transparent electrode layer 12 and the core electrode. ^ The second figure shows a second embodiment of the present invention. The connector body 1 in this example is configured to be bilaterally symmetrical to connect a pair of linear light sources. The linear light source is connected to a power source. In this example, In this case, there are “insertions” for inserting the ends of the first optical fiber cable, and the first conductive members 2, 2 and a pair of elastic conductive members are symmetrically installed in the body 1. Let ’s say φ Μ and then b, 5 is about r r: ^ t The structure of the conductive members 2, 2 and the elastic guide μ DU 5 ’5 are opposite to the body! The method of installation and fixing is as follows. The present invention is also a slit structure V2 and a foot portion Π provided on the electric member 7. The second to twelfth embodiments have the same structure. The embodiment of the second figure and the tenth-the connection structure according to this embodiment can be used to connect two linear light sources

Page 12 578338 V. Description of the invention (9) Connected to external circuit via common foot 71. The fourth figure shows an example of a connector capable of supplying power to four linear light sources. In this embodiment, the body i has a structure that extends in four directions and has a \ -shape, and a central cross-shaped second conductive member 7 is provided. This = There are four u-shaped pieces ^ 2 extending in four directions and formed with slits 3 respectively. Although the end feet protruding outside the body （(foot injuries) are not shown in this figure, it can be understood that the end feet extend to the back side of the body, so the second conductive member 7 can be turned back to the second investigation. The core electrode 11 of the linear light source is phase stone 2. As for the other parts of the structure portion 1, they are the same as each other, and will not be repeated here. The structure of the fourth embodiment of the fl. -Tu Xidi, an embodiment of the hibiscus queen king ~ Picture of ^ ^ ^-^ ^ ^ ^ „7! The points are different. And the first / hair-the back side that shows the end surface consistent with the axis direction of the body 1 The outer leg portions 21 of the conductive member 2 are arranged in a row on the drawing-neatly arranged ::::, the structure 'represents an example where five linear light sources can be connected. Therefore, the state of both sides of ΐ1 and 连接 1 are connected to the μ source circuit member 7 In addition, there are ten insertion openings 6 in the left and right, and the -path _ Γ Qi 乂 and Λ zigzag member 72 and the slits adopt individual versions; the sixth embodiment of the 'i' structure, although the device-based system ( In this embodiment, the first to second conductive members 7 are composed of a plurality of members of the eighth to tenth series: body. Connector (FIG. :: :: = the seventh embodiment embodiments different configurations; In this example, the form of the body over the side opening 1

Page 13 578338 V. Description of the invention (10) Put, the linear light source is embedded in the body 1 from the direction of opening, Q ', that is, the axis direction of the body 1 is at a right angle with the linear light source 10 and the same diameter. Insert axially. Therefore, the body 1 is provided with 6. In addition, the first conductive member ^ wire groove mountain (concave groove) 16 instead of the aforementioned insertion opening has a ring-shaped elastic conductive 椹 邛 邛 邛 As shown in FIG. The shape of ^ is outside of the ^ part 23 and viewed in the direction of this sub-axis is a U-shaped t. As shown in the B-B cross-sectional view of Figure 10, this defect is slightly enlarged by the outer layer 12 Slot 9 Chu this 9 #width ratio transparent electric only has as shown in the eighth figure "The inner end of the piece 7 is not viewed from the axis direction as shown in the figure and ^ ^ eight as in the tenth figure A-A broken Slot 3, this second conductive member has the same outer diameter as the core electrode 11. It can cut the smoke 弁 „the slit 3 of the cow 3 ’s slit wall is opposite to the wall’. In order to ensure electrical contact. The blade edge portion is connected to the anger electrode 11! The figure T shows a modified example of the embodiment of the fifth figure ... The slit 3 formed on the first guide member 7 is the first guide of JP.椹 1 μ τ gate of slot 3 — = the narrow k of the second conductive member 7 of the first figure and the fifth figure is slightly different, at the opposite side of the slit 3 of the slit y Λ, Shi Xi ν ^ ^ or intermittent teeth状 突 # 14, which can be more = how much is formed The insertion end of the linear light source is continuously held. Τ is more easily cut into the light-emitting layer and the twelfth figure shows another recording of the embodiment of the fifth figure. ^ The open end of the slit 3 of the conductive member 7 The first function is the same as before. The edge has a pair of protruding teeth 15, and the second conductive member 7 can be applied to several examples after the connector is embodied. The embodiments shown in the figures. Thirteenth figures (A) to (B) show the present invention

578338 V. Description of the invention (11) The shape of the connector before the linear light source is connected. The shape of the connector is revised as shown in the figure. (D) indicates that the external connection is obvious. In the above embodiments, the top of one end of the linear light source is also an insulating body or external first and second conductive structures connected to the printed circuit board with this configuration example. It must also be covered with a cover. As described above. According to the invention, the light source is connected to the power source. In addition to the first and the first, the present invention only uses a plug-in mode to improve. It is only necessary to press the coil, so the efficiency can be reduced and the efficiency can be improved. At the same time, the internal and external electrodes are connected, and the dimensional insert is a three-dimensional view of sadness. Figure (A) is equivalent to the first to second decorations, Figure (B) is equivalent to the fifth, eleven, and ten modifiers, and Figure (C) is equivalent to the third diagram, which connects two linear light sources to form a T-shaped connection. Device. The design can be modified in various ways. The main structure is shown in Figure 12. The structure of the eight body is described by taking as an example an insertion opening that can be inserted into the outer periphery at least at one end, but it is also good, but it can also be used by eroded fields and M = without such insertion Elastic conductive members can be used in the same way as these members i. However, because the conductive members are exposed, they must be formed, and they can quickly and easily connect line-shaped light sources and other external circuits. : The conductive member is connected outside the external terminal, and the connection is unnecessary: therefore, the side electrode does not need to be tightly wound due to the high efficiency of operation; only the stripping amount of the light-emitting layer is even completely eliminated; the coil is used to insert a linear light source into the connection Device is very convenient to use. In addition, it is easier to use if the body is provided.

578338 Brief description of the drawings The first diagram is a partial cross-sectional view showing a connection state between a connector and a linear light source according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The second figure is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state before the connector of the first figure is connected to the linear light source. The third figure shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The fourth figure shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The fifth figure shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The sixth figure shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The seventh figure shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 8 is a partial sectional view showing a state before the connector of the seventh embodiment of the present invention is connected to the linear light source. The ninth figure is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state where the connector of the eighth figure is connected to the linear light source. The tenth drawings (A) and (B) show sectional views taken along lines a-A and B-B of the eighth drawing, respectively.

Before the light source is connected [Explanation of symbols] A figure is a sectional view showing a first modification of the present invention. = The figure is a sectional view showing a second modification of the present invention. The two figures (A) to (D) are perspective views showing various states of the connector and the linear shape of the connector according to the present invention. Connector body No._ Mulei 4 to 2122 a conductive member (housing) external leg claw 578338

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Claims (1)

578338 6. Scope of patent application1. A connector 'applicable to: a core electrode, a surrounding pot layer, a transparent electrode layer surrounding the light-emitting layer, a peripheral electrode outside the light-emitting electrode layer, and a cover external electrode' : M :: The above-mentioned outer electrode of the linear light source formed by the linear light source is adjacent to the outer layer of the fish. The circuit is electrically connected. It is characterized in that the connector's insulation is the first-conducting member of the system, -Conductive member :: The transparent body is supported by the above-mentioned transparent electrode for the linear light source; or the flexible conductive member that touches. Θ tightly inserted into the hole or slot 2. A connector suitable for a linear shape composed of: a core electrode, a surrounding layer surrounding it, a transparent electrode layer surrounding the light-emitting layer, a two-layer outer electrode, and a protective coating covering the outer periphery of the outer electrode The above-mentioned core electrode of the light source is electrically connected to the external power source. It is characterized by: a second conductive member held by the connector and having a slit for the linear light source. 3 · —A connector suitable for connecting a linear light source composed of: a layer, an outer electrode surrounding an electrode layer surrounding the light emitting layer, and a coating layer to an external circuit; its characteristics are: The connector is the first conductive member, and the first, second, and third sides of the system have a long core electrode closely fitted with the core electrode layer supported by the body, a light-emitting transparent electrode layer surrounding the periphery, and surrounded by this. The core of the outer electrode and the outer electrode are transparently enclosed to protect the outer periphery of the outer electrode. Page 18 578338 VI. Patent Application Scope-The above-mentioned transparent electrode layer for a linear light source is provided with an elastic conductive member of a size of a through-hole notch which is tightly inserted, and is accommodated and positioned in the above-mentioned body and has the above-mentioned elastic conductivity. The second conductive member of the component is tightly fitted with the core electrode. 4 · A connector suitable for protecting a core electrode, a light emitting layer surrounding the light emitting layer, a transparent electrode layer surrounding the light emitting layer, an outer electrode surrounding the transparent electrode layer, and a periphery of the outer electrode The core electrode and the outer electrode of the linear light source formed by the coating layer are connected to a connector of an external circuit. The special feature is that the connector is composed of a linear light source with an end portion capable of being inserted into the wire. The outer diameter is the same as the diameter of the two pieces. It is close to the conductive member in the insulation body, and the first conductive member is connected to the first conductive member. * The linear light source inserted into the insertion hole has a through hole or slot for the size. The elastic conductive m :! of the mouth is the core electrode of the second conductive structure which can pass through the elastic guide valley and is located in the tightly fitted slit. Item i or item 3 Nose =: Cheng. The first conductive member has a claw portion surrounding the connector of the shell. At least a part of a flat conductive member6. If the second or the second conductive member of the patent application has a connector forming the above-mentioned narrow slot, a blade I pre-shaped member is formed on the opposite two slit walls of the slot, and the above The slit extends ^ -shaped protrusions in the length direction of the core electrode, and is long and narrow. Page 19