TWI513112B - Usb plugging connector - Google Patents

Description

Universal serial bus plug connector

The present invention relates to a plug connector, and more particularly to a USB 3.0 standard universal serial bus plug connector.

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector is one of the commonly used connector types. All computer peripherals have a USB connector for data transmission. The USB 2.0 transmission protocol currently developed by the USB Association (USB-IF) has been widely used in various electronic products, and USB-IF has also completed the development of USB3.0 transmission protocol with higher transmission speed. In order to cooperate with computer peripheral devices with more ultra-transmission performance in the future.

Since the USB3.0 connector is designed to be backward compatible with the USB 2.0 connector, the USB 3.0 connector also has the type of Micro B (Micro-B) connector, which is small in size and can be mounted on Lightweight portable electronic devices such as mobile phones.

However, the current universal serial bus plug connector (such as the micro B connector) is an integrated design, that is, the first terminal and the plurality of second terminals of the plug connector are disposed on the same insulative body. Therefore, the first terminals and the second terminals must be simultaneously plugged into the corresponding plug connectors, and the first terminals and the second terminals cannot be separately used separately, so that the use thereof is limited.

The embodiment of the invention provides a universal serial bus plug connector, so that the first module and the second module of the plug connector can be used separately or combined for use according to needs.

The embodiment of the present invention provides a universal serial bus plug connector, comprising: a first insulative housing; a second insulative housing; a plurality of first terminals, the first terminals are disposed on the first insulative housing; The second terminal is disposed on the second insulative housing; and the first insulative housing and the first terminals form a first module, and the second insulative housing and the second terminals form a first terminal The second module is disposed in parallel with the second module and movably coupled through a connecting unit.

The embodiment of the present invention further provides a universal serial bus plug connector, comprising: a first insulative housing; a second insulative housing; and a plurality of first terminals, wherein the first terminals are disposed on the first insulative housing; The second terminal is disposed on the second insulative housing; and the first insulative housing and the first terminals form a first module, and the second insulative housing and the second terminals are configured a second module, the first module and the second module are stacked and movably coupled by a connecting unit.

The invention has the following beneficial effects: the first module and the second module of the plug connector of the invention are two independent modules, which can be used separately or combined for use according to needs, so that the utility model has the advantages of wide application. It is more convenient to use.

For a better understanding of the features and technical aspects of the present invention, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings.

[First Embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the present invention provides a universal serial bus plug connector. This embodiment discloses a miniature high frequency plug connector that conforms to the specifications of a USB 3.0 micro B (micro-B) plug connector. . The plug connector includes a first insulative housing 1, a second insulative housing 2, a plurality of first terminals 3, and a plurality of second terminals 4.

The first insulative housing 1 has a first base 11 and a first tongue 12. The first tongue 12 projects forwardly from the first base 11. The first terminals 3 are disposed in the first insulation. The body 1 , that is, the first terminals 3 respectively penetrate the first base 11 and are disposed on the first tongue 12 , and can execute a USB 2.0 transmission protocol. Each of the first terminals 3 has a first fixing portion 31, a first contact portion 32 and a first soldering portion 33. The first fixing portion 31 is disposed through the first base 11 and the first contact portion. 32 protrudes forward from the first fixing portion 31 and is disposed on the first tongue 12, and the first welded portion 33 protrudes rearward from the first fixing portion 31.

The second insulative housing 2 has a second base 21 and a second tongue 22. The second tongue 22 projects forwardly from the second base 21, and the second terminals 4 are disposed in the second insulation. The second terminals 4 of the main body 2, that is, the second terminals 4 are respectively disposed on the second base plate 22 and disposed on the second tongue plate 22, and can perform a USB 3.0 transmission protocol together with the first terminal 3. The second terminals 4 have two pairs of high frequency transmission terminals and a ground terminal interposed between the two pairs of high frequency transmission terminals. Each of the second terminals 4 has a second fixing portion 41 , a second connecting portion 42 and a second soldering portion 43 . The second fixing portion 41 is disposed through the second base 21 , and the second connecting portion is disposed. 42 protrudes forward from the second fixing portion 41 and is disposed on the second tongue 22, and the second welded portion 43 protrudes rearward from the second fixing portion 41. The first soldering portion 33 of the first terminal 3 and the second soldering portion 43 of the second terminals 4 are generally soldered and electrically connected to the cable, thereby forming a cable connector, but not limited thereto, and can also be electrically Connect to other devices.

In addition, the first shielding shell 5 and the second shielding shell 6 (shown in FIG. 2 ) may be further included, the first shielding shell 5 covering the first insulative housing 1 and the first terminals 3 , the first A shielded outer casing 5 is a hollow casing, and a first chamber 51 is formed therein to accommodate the first insulative housing 1 and the first terminal 3. The second shielding shell 6 covers the second insulative housing 2 and the second terminals 4, and the second shielding housing 6 is a hollow housing, and a second housing 61 is formed therein to accommodate the second insulative housing. 2 and the second terminal 4.

The first insulative housing 1 and the first terminal 3 form a first module 100, and the second insulative housing 2 and the second terminal 4 form a second module 200. The first module 100 is juxtaposed with the second module 200. The settings are two separate modules, so they can be used separately or combined for use as needed. The first module 100 and the second module 200 are combined by a connecting unit, but the manner of bonding is not limited. The first module 100 and the second module 200 can utilize various pivot structures, sliding structures or snap structures. For example, the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 is not limited, and may be a movement mode of rotating left and right, sliding back and forth, or flipping up and down. The first module 100 and the second module 200 can be one fixed setting, another active setting, or both can be active settings.

In this embodiment, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are in a sliding combination and a back-sliding manner. A sliding structure 8 is disposed between the first module 100 and the second module 200, and the sliding structure 8 is disposed in a horizontal direction. The sliding structure 8 can be disposed between the first insulative housing 1 and the second insulative housing 2. The configuration of the sliding structure 8 is not limited and can be formed by two corresponding sliding members 81 and 82, for example, on the first insulative housing 1. The sliding member 81 is provided with a dovetail shape, and the second insulative housing 2 is provided with a tail-shaped sliding member 82. The sliding members 81 and 82 are slidingly coupled to slide the first insulative housing 1 and the second insulative housing 2. .

In the embodiment, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are further covered with an outer casing 10, and the first module 100 and the second module 200 are transparent to the connection between the sliding structure 8 and the outer casing 10. A unit that can be moved together. The movement between the first module 100 and the second module 200 can be performed by sliding back and forth, that is, the second module 200 can be slid to the rear (as shown in FIG. 4), and the first module 100 can be used alone and docked. The socket connectors are electrically connected to each other, and a push button 23 is also protruded on the second insulative housing 2 to facilitate the forward movement of the second module 200. Of course, the first module 100 and the second module can also be used together. The module 200 (shown in FIG. 3) and the docked socket connectors are electrically connected to each other.

In this embodiment, the first module 100 is fixedly disposed on the outer casing 10. Therefore, the first module 100 cannot be slid back and forth, and the second module 200 is movably disposed on the outer casing 10. Only the second module 200 can be moved back and forth. slide. The first module 100 and the second module 200 can be movably disposed on the outer casing 10 so that the first module 100 and the second module 200 can slide back and forth; or the first module 100 can be moved. The second module 200 is fixedly disposed on the outer casing 10, that is, as long as any module can slide back and forth, the functions of being usable and used together can be achieved.

The first module 100 and the second module 200 are movably disposed on the outer casing 10. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 slide forward, the first module 100 and the second module 200 extend. The outer casing 10 (shown in FIG. 3), the first module 100 and the second module 200 are used in combination to conform to the interface of the USB 3.0. When the second module 200 slides backward and the first module 100 slides forward, the second module 200 is retracted into the outer casing 100 (as shown in FIG. 4), and the first module 100 extends out of the outer casing 10, first The module 100 is used alone and conforms to the USB 2.0 interface. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 slide backward, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are retracted into the outer casing 10.

[Second embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , in the embodiment, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are pivotally coupled and rotated in the left and right directions. A pivot structure 7 is disposed at the rear end of the second module 200, and the axis of the pivot structure 7 extends in a vertical direction. The pivot structure 7 can be disposed between the second module 200 and the outer casing 10. The structure of the pivot structure 7 is not limited, and can be formed by a pivot and a pivot hole. For example, the second insulating body 2 can be provided with a pivot 71. (or the pivot hole), and the corresponding outer hole body 72 (or pivot) is disposed on the outer casing 10, and the second insulating body 2 and the outer casing 10 are pivotally connected by the cooperation of the pivot shaft 71 and the pivot hole 72.

In this embodiment, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are movable through a coupling unit formed by the pivot structure 7 and the outer casing 10, and the movement between the two can be rotated left and right. The second module 200 is turned to one side (as shown in FIG. 6 ), and the first module 100 and the docked socket connector are respectively connected to each other to achieve electrical connection; The second module 200 (shown in FIG. 5) and the docked socket connectors are electrically connected to each other. In this embodiment, the first module 100 is fixedly disposed on the outer casing 10. Therefore, the first module 100 cannot be rotated left and right, and the second module 200 is movably disposed on the outer casing 10. Only the second module 200 can be left and right. Rotate.

The first module 100 and the second module 200 can be coupled between the first insulative housing 1 and the second insulative housing 2 by using a snap-fit structure (not shown). Or disposed between the first insulative housing 1, the second insulative housing 2 and the outer housing 10. The structure of the snap-fit structure is not limited, and may be formed by two opposite snap members for engaging the first insulative housing 1 and the second insulative housing 2, or the first insulative housing 1, the second insulative housing 2 and the outer housing 10. .

[Third embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , in the third embodiment of the present invention, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are pivotally coupled and flipped up and down. A pivot structure 9 is disposed at the rear end of the second module 200, and the axis of the pivot structure 9 extends in a horizontal direction. The pivot structure 9 can be disposed between the second module 200 and the outer casing 10, or between the second module 200 and the first module 100. The structure of the pivot structure 9 is not limited and can be pivoted. And the pivot hole is configured, for example, the second insulating body 2 is provided with a pivot 91 (or a pivot hole), and the outer casing 10 is provided with a corresponding pivot hole 92 (or pivot), and the pivot 91 and the pivot hole are utilized. The cooperation of 92 is for pivoting the second insulative housing 2 and the outer casing 10.

In this embodiment, the first module 100 and the second module 200 can be moved through the coupling unit of the pivot structure 9 and the outer casing 10, and the movement between the two can be upside down. The second module 200 is turned upside down or below (as shown in FIG. 8 ), and only the first module 100 and the docked socket connector are respectively connected to each other to achieve electrical connection; of course, the first module can also be used together. The 100 and the second module 200 (shown in FIG. 7) are electrically connected to the docked socket connectors.

In the embodiment, the first module 100 is fixedly disposed, that is, the first module 100 is fixedly disposed on the outer casing 10, so that the first module 100 cannot be turned upside down. The second module 200 is movably disposed on the outer casing 10, and only the second module 200 can be turned upside down. The first module 100 and the second module 200 can be pivotally coupled by a pivot structure 9 , that is, the pivot structure can be disposed between the first insulative housing 1 and the second insulative housing 2 , or An insulating body 1 and a second insulating body 2 are disposed between the first insulating body 1 and the second insulating body 2, or the first insulating body 1, the second insulating body 2 and the outer casing 10.

If the first module 100 and the second module 200 are arranged in an active manner, in order not to hinder the activities of the first module 100 and the second module 200, the connected cables may be designed to be longer, or The first module 100 and the second module 200 can be smoothly moved (moved) by being disposed on the pivot structures 7 and 9.

[Fourth, Fifth, Sixth Embodiments]

Referring to FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, in the fourth, fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention, a plug connector is disclosed, which conforms to the specifications of the USB3.0 B-type plug connector. The plug connector also has a first insulating body 1, a second insulative housing 2, a first terminal 3, a second terminal 4, a first shielding shell 5, and a second shielding shell 6 and the like, and the structure is substantially the same as the first and second The three embodiments are the same, the main difference is that the components conform to the specifications of the USB3.0 B type. The first module 100 and the second module 200 of the embodiment are also two independent modules. The first module 100 and the second module 200 are stacked and can be used separately or combined for use according to needs. . The first module 100 and the second module 200 can utilize various pivot structures, sliding structures or snap-on structures, and can be further combined with the outer casing 10 as a movable unit of the connecting unit, the first module 100 and the second module The movement mode of the module 200 can be a left-right rotation, a front-back sliding or a vertical-to-upward movement.

In addition, the pivot structure, the sliding structure, the snap structure, and the like of the present invention are not limited to be disposed between the first insulative housing 1 and the second insulative housing 2, and may be disposed on the first shielding housing 5 and the second shielding housing 6. Between the first insulative housing 1 and the second insulative housing 2 and the outer housing 10, or a first outer housing (not shown) is disposed on the first module 100, and the second module 200 is disposed The second outer casing (not shown) is provided with a pivot structure, a sliding structure or a snapping structure as a connecting unit between the first outer casing and the second outer casing, so that the first module 100 and the second module 200 can be The combination of movement.

[Seventh and Eightth Embodiments]

Referring to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 , in the seventh and eighth embodiments of the present invention, a plug connector is disclosed, which conforms to the specification of the USB 3.0 micro B plug connector, and a connector 20 is connected to the rear end of the plug connector. The first soldering portion 33 of the first terminal 3 and the second soldering portion 43 of the second terminals 4 are electrically connected to corresponding terminals (not shown) of the connector 20, thereby forming a adapter device. The connector 20 can conform to the specifications of the USB3.0 Type B plug connector (as shown in FIG. 12), the specifications of the USB3.0 Type A plug connector (as shown in FIG. 13), or other types of connectors.

The first module 100 and the second module 200 of the plug connector of the present invention are designed to be movable (such as rotating, sliding, snapping, etc.), and the first module 100 and the second module 200 are independent of each other. Modules can be used separately or combined for use as needed, making them more versatile and more convenient to use.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, and the equivalents of the present invention and the equivalents of the drawings are all included in the present invention. Within the scope of protection, it is given to Chen Ming.

1‧‧‧First Insulation Body

11‧‧‧First base

12‧‧‧First tongue

2‧‧‧Second insulation body

21‧‧‧Second base

22‧‧‧Second tongue

23‧‧‧ push button

3‧‧‧First terminal

31‧‧‧First Fixed Department

32‧‧‧First contact

33‧‧‧First Welding Department

4‧‧‧second terminal

41‧‧‧Second fixed department

42‧‧‧Second contact

43‧‧‧Second welding department

5‧‧‧First shielded enclosure

51‧‧‧First room

6‧‧‧Second shielded enclosure

61‧‧‧Two room

7‧‧‧ pivot structure

71‧‧‧ pivot

72‧‧‧ pivot hole

8‧‧‧Sliding structure

81‧‧‧Sliding parts

82‧‧‧Sliding parts

9‧‧‧ pivot structure

91‧‧‧ pivot

92‧‧‧ pivot hole

10‧‧‧Outer casing

20‧‧‧Connector

100‧‧‧ first module

200‧‧‧ second module

1 is a schematic view of a plug connector of a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is another schematic view of a plug connector of a first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the plug connector of the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic view showing another state of use of the plug connector of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the plug connector of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a schematic view showing another use state of the plug connector of the second embodiment of the present invention Figure.

Figure 7 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the plug connector of the third embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a schematic view showing another state of use of the plug connector of the third embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the plug connector of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the plug connector of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the plug connector of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 12 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the plug connector of the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 13 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the plug connector of the eighth embodiment of the present invention.

1. . . First insulating body

11. . . First base

12. . . First tongue

2. . . Second insulating body

twenty one. . . Second base

twenty two. . . Second tongue

twenty three. . . Push button

3. . . First terminal

31. . . First fixed part

32. . . First contact

33. . . First weld

4. . . Second terminal

41. . . Second fixed part

42. . . Second contact

43. . . Second weld

8. . . Sliding structure

81. . . Slide

82. . . Slide

10. . . Outer casing

100. . . First module

200. . . Second module

Claims (13)

A universal serial bus plug connector conforming to the specifications of the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 micro B plug connectors, comprising: a first insulative housing; a second insulative housing; and a plurality of first terminals, the The first terminal is disposed on the first insulative housing; the plurality of second terminals are disposed on the second insulative housing; the first insulative housing and the first terminals form a first module The second insulative housing and the second terminals form a second module. The first module is disposed in parallel with the second module and is movably coupled through a connecting unit. The second module is slidably disposed on an outer casing; and the first module and the second module extend out of the outer casing when the first module and the second module slide forward. The first module and the second module are used in combination to conform to the interface of the USB 3.0; wherein when the second module slides backward and the first module slides forward, the second module is indented The outer casing extends from the outer casing, and the first module is used separately The USB 2.0 interface is configured to: when the first module and the second module slide backward, the first module and the second module are retracted into the outer casing. The universal serial bus plug connector of claim 1, wherein the first insulative housing has a first base and a first tongue, the first tongue is facing from the first base The second insulative housing has a second base and a second tongue. The second tongue protrudes forwardly from the second base. The first terminals respectively extend through the first base. The second terminal is disposed on the first tongue and the second terminal is respectively disposed on the second base and disposed on the second tongue. Universal serial bus plug connection as described in claim 2 The first terminal has a first fixing portion, a first contact portion and a first soldering portion. The first fixing portion is disposed on the first base, and the first contact portion is The first fixing portion protrudes forward and is disposed on the first tongue, and the first welding portion protrudes rearward from the first fixing portion. The universal serial bus bar plug connector of claim 3, wherein the second terminals each have a second fixing portion, a second contact portion and a second soldering portion, the second fixing portion penetrating through And disposed on the second base, the second contact portion protrudes forward from the second fixing portion and is disposed on the second tongue, and the second welded portion protrudes rearward from the second fixing portion. The universal serial bus plug connector of claim 1, wherein the second terminals have two pairs of high frequency transmission terminals and a ground terminal interposed between the two pairs of high frequency transmission terminals. The universal serial bus plug connector of claim 1, wherein the connecting unit comprises a sliding structure, the outer casing is wrapped around the first module and the second module, the sliding structure is facing The horizontal structure is disposed, and the sliding structure is disposed between the first module and the second module. The universal serial bus bar plug connector of claim 6, wherein the sliding structure is formed by two corresponding sliding members. The universal serial bus plug connector of claim 1, wherein the first insulative housing and the first terminals are covered with a first shielding housing, the second insulative housing and the second terminal packages. Covering a second shielded outer casing. The universal serial bus plug connector of claim 1, wherein a connector is connected to the rear end of the plug connector, and the first soldering portion of the first terminal and the second terminal of the second terminal are The soldering portion is electrically connected to the corresponding terminal of the connector to form a adapter device. A universal serial bus plug connector that conforms to a plug connector The specification of the USB2.0 and the USB3.0 type B plug connector includes: a first insulative housing; a second insulative housing; and a plurality of first terminals, wherein the first terminals are disposed on the first insulative housing; The second terminal is disposed on the second insulative housing; the first insulative housing and the first terminals form a first module, and the second insulative housing and the second terminals form a second terminal a second module, the first module and the second module are disposed in a movable manner and are movably coupled through a connecting unit, wherein the first module and the second module are slidably disposed on an outer casing; When the first module and the second module slide forward, the first module and the second module extend out of the outer casing, and the first module and the second module are combined. Commonly conforming to the interface of USB3.0; wherein, when the second module slides backward, the second module is retracted into the outer casing when the first module slides forward, and the first module protrudes from the outer casing The first module is used separately and conforms to the USB2.0 interface; wherein, when the first module and the second module are Sliding, the first module and the second module retracted the outer housing. The universal serial bus plug connector of claim 10, wherein the connecting unit comprises a sliding structure, the outer casing is wrapped around the first module and the second module, the sliding structure is facing The horizontal structure is disposed, and the sliding structure is disposed between the first module and the second module. The universal serial bus bar plug connector of claim 11, wherein the sliding structure is formed by two corresponding sliding members. The universal serial bus plug connector of claim 10, wherein a connector is connected to the rear end of the plug connector, and the first soldering portion of the first terminal and the second terminal of the second terminal are The soldering portion is electrically connected to the The corresponding terminals of the connector to form a connector device.