TWI606323B - Power connector and display card module - Google Patents

Description

Power connector and display card module

This case relates to a basic electrical unit, and in particular to a power connector.

Most commonly used power connectors are used as connecting members for coupling power sources. One end of the power connector can be connected to the power source through a power cable, and the other end can be connected to a device that receives the power source (such as a circuit board or other electrical device). In addition, in order to securely engage the power cable, the power connector has a fixing member for engaging the power cable.

In the past, the fixing parts of the general power connector are mostly disposed adjacent to the heat dissipation module. Therefore, when the user needs to plug in the power cable, it will interfere with the heat dissipation module (the user may have burnt concerns). In order to avoid this problem, the industry usually adds between the power cable and the power connector. An extension cable, increased safety distance between the power connector and the thermal module, or adjustment of the board configuration improves the problem. However, although these methods improve the interference when plugging and unplugging the power cable, they increase the cost, which is not a better solution.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides a power connector disposed on a circuit board. The power connector includes a socket body and a plurality of connection terminals.

The socket body comprises a fixing member and a plurality of sockets, the fixing member is disposed on a surface adjacent to the circuit board, and the socket is disposed on the mating surface of the socket body. The connection terminal is disposed on the socket body, and the connection terminal is corresponding to the jack.

The present invention further provides a display card module including a display card, a heat sink, a power connector, and a circuit board. The heat sink is disposed on the display card, and the power connector is disposed on the circuit board.

The power connector includes a socket body and a plurality of connection terminals.

The socket body comprises a fixing member and a plurality of sockets, the fixing member is disposed on a surface adjacent to the circuit board, and the socket is disposed on the mating surface of the socket body. The connection terminal is disposed on the socket body, and the connection terminal is corresponding to the jack.

As described above, in the present case, the fixing member of the socket body can be disposed adjacent to the circuit board, so that the user can avoid the heat sink when the power cable is plugged in, thereby increasing the overall safety.

In addition, due to the change of the position of the fixing member, the allowable safety distance between the heat sink and the power connector can be shortened, thereby reducing the overall volume of the display card module.

Therefore, through the above configuration, the present invention can provide an additional electrical component that does not change the circuit board or its combination, so that the connection terminal of the power connector is firmly connected with the power cable, and the power cable can be easily replaced. the goal of.

1‧‧‧Display Card Module

12‧‧‧ Heat sink

122‧‧‧fan

124‧‧‧heat pipe

14, 24‧‧‧ circuit board

142A‧‧‧First electrical connection zone

142B‧‧‧Second electrical connection zone

16, 26‧‧‧ Power connector

161, ‧ ‧ ‧ socket body

1612, 2612‧‧‧ fixing parts

1614, 2614‧‧‧ jack

1616‧‧‧ spacers

162, 262‧‧‧ Connection terminals

162A, 262A‧‧‧ first connection terminal

162B, 262B‧‧‧second connection terminal

262b‧‧‧Detection terminal

18‧‧‧Power cable

S1‧‧‧ surface

S2‧‧‧ docking surface

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a display card module of the present invention.

2 is a partial enlarged view of the display card module of FIG. 1.

3 is a perspective view of another perspective of the power connector of FIG. 2.

Figure 4 is a schematic view showing the connection of the power connector and the power cable of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of still another embodiment of the power connector of the present invention.

6 is a perspective view of another perspective of the power connector of FIG. 5.

The display card module and the power connector according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the related drawings. The same components will be described with the same reference symbols. And for ease of understanding, components that are not directly related to the present case will be omitted and not drawn.

Please refer to FIG. 1 first, which is a perspective view of an embodiment of a display card module of the present invention.

This embodiment exemplifies a display card module 1 including a display card (not shown), a heat sink 12, a circuit board 14, and a power connector 16. The heat sink 12 is disposed on the display card (not shown) and the power connector 16 is disposed on the circuit board 14. In addition, the heat sink 12 of the embodiment may further include at least one fan 122 and a heat pipe 124.

Please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 . FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged schematic view of the display card module of FIG. 1 . 3 is a perspective view of another perspective of the power connector of FIG. 2. Figure 4 is a schematic view showing the connection of the power connector and the power cable of the present invention.

The power connector 16 of the embodiment may include at least a socket body 161 and a plurality of connection terminals 162. A plurality of connection terminals 162 are provided in the socket body 161.

The socket body 161 includes a fixing member 1612 and a plurality of sockets 1614. Moreover, when the present embodiment is mated with the power cable 18 (FIG. 4), and the plug of the power cable 18 will match the jacks 1614.

The fixing member 1612 of the present embodiment has a shape of a latch, but is not limited by the shape, and the power cable 18 is fixed and fixed to the socket body 161 through the fixing member 1612. The shape of the fixing member 1612 only needs to be matched. And the power cable 18 (Fig. 4) can be buckled.

The fixing member 1612 is disposed adjacent to the surface S1 of the circuit board 14. In short, the fixing member 1612 is disposed away from the heat dissipating device 12 of the display card module 1. Therefore, the user is less likely to contact the heat sink when the power cable 18 is plugged or unplugged. The outer casing of the device 12 or the heat pipe 124 avoids burns (increased safety) and does not require an extension cord (cost reduction).

It should be noted that the socket body 161 of the present embodiment is disposed on the circuit board 14 , and the socket body 161 partially protrudes from the circuit board 14 so that the fixing member 1612 can be easily engaged with the power cable 18 .

The additional advantage of the design is that the fixing member 1612 of the socket body 161 is disposed away from the heat sink 12 and the heat pipe 124 (provided on the surface S1), so that the original heat sink 12 and the heat pipe 124 must be reserved for the prior art. The spacing of the socket body 161 can be reduced. The spacing here may be a longitudinal space or a lateral space reserved for the conventional fixture to interfere with the heat sink and the heat pipe. In the case of lateral interference, it may be necessary to extend the board to avoid this interference.

In short, the design here can release the space that should be reserved, reduce the thickness of the display card module or extend the circuit board (reducing the cost) to avoid interference between the fixing member and the heat sink and the heat pipe.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the plurality of jacks 1614 of the embodiment are disposed on the mating surface S2 of the socket body 161 . The mating face S2 herein refers to the surface that interfaces with the power cable 18. In addition, each of the connection terminals 162 is disposed corresponding to the plurality of insertion holes 1614.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, the fixing member 1612 is disposed on the surface S1. In other words, if the power cable 18 is used in combination with the general power cable 18, the power cable 18 must be turned 180 degrees. In order to not change the circuit configuration of the power cable 18 and the existing circuit board 14, the embodiment also adjusts the connection terminals 162.

These adjustments will be explained below.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the connection terminal 162 may further include a first connection terminal 162A (lower row terminal) and a second connection terminal 162B (upper row terminal), and the first connection terminal 162A and the second connection terminal 162B respectively Corresponding to the first electrical connection region 142A (power supply region) and the second electrical connection region 142B (region) on the circuit board 14. As can be clearly seen from FIG. 3, the first connection terminal 162A is bent and connected to the first electrical connection region 142A (power supply region) of the socket body 161, and can be provided to the display card module through the first connection terminal 162A. 1 a power supply. The second connection terminal 162B can protrude and connect with the second electrical connection region 142B (region) away from the socket body 161 to provide a ground circuit. In short, with this configuration, even if the power cable 18 is turned 180 degrees, the power supply output terminal (the first connection terminal 162A) can still correspond to the receiving power of the circuit board 14 through the configuration of the connection terminals 162A, 162B. The connection area (the first electrical connection area 142A) does not need to adjust the configuration of the first electrical connection region 142A and the second electrical connection region 142B on the circuit board to cooperate with the embodiment.

In addition, the socket body 161 of the embodiment further includes a plurality of spacers 1616 disposed between the first connection terminals 162A and the second connection terminals 162B. The function of the spacer 1616 is to prevent the first connection terminal 162A from being connected to the second connection terminal 162B to cause a short circuit or burn of the power source.

Next, please refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 together, which are two perspective views of two different perspectives of another embodiment of the power connector of the present invention.

The power connector 26 of the embodiment may include at least a socket body 261 and a plurality of connection terminals 262. A plurality of connection terminals 262 are provided to the socket body 261. The socket body 261 includes a fixing member 2612 and a plurality of sockets 2614.

There are two differences from the foregoing embodiment. First, the present embodiment uses the hollowed-out portion of the circuit board 24 to fit the fixing member 2612 of the socket body 261. Therefore, the socket body 261 of the present embodiment does not protrude from the circuit board. twenty four.

Secondly, the connection terminal 262 of the socket body 261 of the present embodiment also includes a first connection terminal 262A and a second connection terminal 262B, and one of the connection terminals 262 can be a detection terminal 262b, in this embodiment. One of the second connection terminals 262B is a detection terminal 262b. In other words, one of the second connection terminals 262B (detection terminal 262b) can be connected to the detection end of the circuit board 24 as a detection. There is power input.

The rest of the configuration and the relationship between the components are similar to those of the first embodiment, and thus will not be described again.

In summary, in the present case, the fixing member of the socket body is disposed adjacent to the circuit board, so that the user can avoid the heat sink when the power cable is plugged in, thereby increasing the overall safety.

The above is intended to be illustrative only and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or changes made to the spirit and scope of this case shall be included in the scope of the appended patent application.

12‧‧‧ Heat sink

124‧‧‧heat pipe

14‧‧‧ boards

16‧‧‧Power connector

161‧‧‧ socket body

1612‧‧‧Fixed parts

1614‧‧‧ jack

162‧‧‧Connecting terminal

S1‧‧‧ surface

S2‧‧‧ docking surface

Claims (10)

A power connector is disposed on a circuit board, and the power connector includes: a socket body including a fixing member and a plurality of jacks disposed on a lower surface of the socket body adjacent to the circuit board And the plurality of jacks are disposed on the pair of connecting surfaces of the socket body; and the plurality of connecting terminals are disposed on the socket body, and each of the connecting terminals is disposed corresponding to the jacks. The power connector of claim 1, wherein the connection terminals comprise a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal, and the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal respectively correspond to the circuit board a first electrical connection region and a second electrical connection region. The power connector of claim 2, wherein the socket body further comprises a plurality of spacers disposed between the first connection terminals and the second connection terminals. The power connector of claim 1, wherein one of the connection terminals is connected to a detecting end of the circuit board. The power connector of claim 1, wherein the power cable is matched with a power cable, and the power cable includes a plug, and the plug is matched with the jacks, wherein the power cable is inserted through the fixing member. In the socket body. A display card module includes: a display card; a heat sink disposed on the display card; and a power connector including: a socket body including a fixing member and a plurality of jacks, and the plurality of jacks The jack is disposed on the pair of connecting surfaces of the socket body; and a plurality of connecting terminals are disposed on the socket body, and each of the connecting terminals is disposed corresponding to the jacks; and a circuit board, the power connector is disposed on the jack a circuit board, wherein the fixing member of the socket body is disposed on a lower surface of the socket body adjacent to the circuit board. The display card module of claim 6, wherein the connection terminals comprise a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal, and the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal respectively correspond to the circuit board a first electrical connection region and a second electrical connection region. The display card module of claim 7, wherein the socket body further comprises a plurality of spacers disposed between the first connection terminals and the second connection terminals. The display card module of claim 6, further comprising a power cable, wherein the power cable comprises a plug, the plug is matched with the jacks, wherein the power cable passes through the fixture card It is provided on the socket body. The display card module of claim 6, wherein one of the connection terminals is connected to a detection end of the circuit board.