TWI825993B - Electrical connecting device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electrical connecting device includes a first connecting port, a second connecting port and transferring structures. The first connecting port includes a first input/ output interface and a first power connecting port. The second connecting port includes a second input/ output interface and a second power connecting port. The transferring structures are connected to the first connecting port and the second connecting port respectively. The transferring structures includes wires and housings. The housings are inflexible and surround the wires.

Description

Electrical connection device

The present disclosure relates to an electrical connection device.

In hardware components or machines, the connections between different electrical connectors usually involve complex lines and circuit relationships. In order to save space inside the case and save data transmission speed, some commonly used electrical connectors are connected to each other through uniformly designed circuit boards. However, as the types of electrical connectors become increasingly complex, a uniformly planned circuit board will no longer be suitable for connecting multiple electrical connectors of different specifications. In addition, in different hardware components or machines, the locations of the electrical connectors may also be different, and a unified circuit board cannot be used.

Therefore, how to propose an electrical connection device that can solve the above problems is one of the problems that the industry is currently eager to invest in research and development resources to solve.

In view of this, one purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an electrical connection device that can effectively solve the above problems.

The present disclosure relates to an electrical connection device including a first interface end, a second interface end and a transmission structure. The first interface terminal includes a first input-output interface and a first power interface. The second interface terminal includes a second input-output interface and a second power interface. The transmission structure is connected to the first interface end and the second interface end respectively. The transmission structure includes wires and housings. The housing is inflexible and surrounds the conductors.

In some current implementations, at least one of the conductors is connected to the first power interface and the second power interface, and at least another one of the conductors is connected to the first input-output interface and the second input-output interface.

In some current implementations, there are a plurality of first input and output interfaces. The plurality of first input and output interfaces are connected to one of the second input and output interfaces.

In some current implementations, each transmission structure further includes a main transmission arm, a first transmission arm and a second transmission arm. The main transmission arm is connected to the second interface end. The first transmission arm and the second transmission arm are respectively connected to a plurality of first input and output interfaces of a plurality of first interface ends.

In some current implementations, there are a plurality of second input and output interfaces. The plurality of second input-output interfaces are connected to one of the first input-output interfaces.

In some current implementations, each transmission structure further includes a main transmission arm, a first transmission arm and a second transmission arm. The main transmission arm is connected to the first interface end. The first transmission arm and the second transmission arm are respectively connected to a plurality of second input and output interfaces of a plurality of second interface ends.

In some current implementations, the electrical connection device further includes a plurality of fixing plates. The first input-output interface and the first power interface are arranged on the fixed plate. Each mounting plate is separated from each other and electrically independent.

In some current implementations, the fixing plate includes a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate. The first fixed plate and the second fixed plate are respectively provided with one of the first input and output interfaces and one of the first power interfaces.

In some current implementations, the fixing plate includes a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate. The first fixing board and the second fixing board respectively include a plurality of first input and output interfaces and one of the first power interfaces.

In some current implementations, the number of first input-output interfaces is the same as the number of second input-output interfaces. The transmission structures respectively correspond to connecting one of the first input and output interfaces and one of the second input and output interfaces.

To sum up, in the electrical connection device of the present disclosure, the user can set the first interface end and the second interface end that need to be electrically connected at corresponding positions on the housing or electronic device according to the hardware setting requirements, and then use The transmission structure connects the two individually to maintain transmission quality. Among them, the main transmission arm, the first transmission arm and the second transmission arm of the transmission structure can realize many-to-one connection, so the input and output ports used by the first interface end and the second interface end can have more configurations. design space. Furthermore, the wires wrapped by the housing in the transmission structure can effectively avoid pulling or compressing the wires to maintain the quality of signal transmission. In addition, wrapping the wires in a metal shell can provide electromagnetic shielding for the wires and prevent the wire's transmission signals from being affected by the external environment.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different features of the provided subject matter. Specific examples of components and arrangements are described below to simplify the present disclosure. Of course, these are examples only and are not intended to be limiting. For example, the following description where a first feature is formed on or on a second feature may include embodiments in which the first feature and the second feature are formed in direct contact, and may also include embodiments in which additional features may be Embodiments are formed between a first feature and a second feature such that the first feature and the second feature may not be in direct contact. Additionally, the present disclosure may repeat reference symbols and/or letters in various instances. This repetition is for simplicity and clarity and does not in itself represent a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed.

In addition, for simplicity of description, spatially relative terms such as "below", "below", "lower", "above", "upper" and similar terms may be used herein. Describe the relationship of one element or feature to another (additional) element or feature as illustrated in the figures. These spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of elements in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

As used herein, "about," "approximately," "approximately" or "substantially" generally means falling within twenty percent, within ten percent, or within one hundred percent of a given value or range. Out of five. Numerical quantities given herein are approximations, meaning that terms such as "about," "approximately," "approximately" or "substantially" may be inferred when not expressly stated otherwise.

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of an electrical connection device 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of the electrical connection device 100 from another perspective according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1C is a partial cross-sectional view of the electrical connection device 100 shown along the cross-section indicator line 1C-1C' in Figure 1B. FIG. 1D is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to Figures 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, an electrical connection device 100 includes a first interface end 110, a second interface end 120 and a transmission structure 130. The first interface 110 includes a first input-output interface 112 and a first power interface 114 . The second interface 120 includes a second input-output interface 122 and a second power interface 124 . The transmission structure 130 is connected to the first interface terminal 110 and the second interface terminal 120 respectively. The transmission structure 130 includes wires 132 and a housing 134 . Housing 134 is inflexible and surrounds conductor 132 .

Please refer to Figure 1A, Figure 1B, Figure 1C and Figure 1D. Specifically, the first interface end 110 and the second interface end 120 are separated from each other and can be respectively placed on the surface of the chassis or other hardware devices. superior. For example, in the embodiment shown in Figure 1A, the first interface end 110 is fixed to a surface of the casing (not shown) through screws, and the second interface end 120 is provided with a tenon-type fixing structure. to secure to another surface of the chassis. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1A, the first interface end 110 and the second interface end 120 are positioned at an included angle of 90 degrees. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The positions of the first interface terminal 110 and the second interface terminal 120 depend on the configuration design of the hardware components.

Please continue to refer to Figures 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D. The transmission structure 130 is mainly composed of wires 132 and a shell 134, and the shell 134 is an inflexible material, such as a metal shell. The wires 132 of the transmission structure 130 extend inside the housing 134 along the extension direction of the housing 134 . For example, in FIG. 1A , the housing 134 extends from the first interface end 110 until it turns vertically when it reaches above the second interface end 120 , and then extends and is connected to the second interface end 120 . The wire 132 provided in the housing 134 is electrically connected to the first interface end 110 , and extends along and inside the housing 134 until it is electrically connected to the second interface end 120 . The configuration of the transmission structure 130 connecting the first power interface 114 and the second power interface 124 is generally the same as described above. However, the wires 132 used to transmit data or power may have different materials, diameters, and wire structures due to the requirements of the transmission purpose. changes. The wire 132 being wrapped by the housing 134 can effectively prevent the wire 132 from being pulled or compressed from affecting signal transmission. In addition, using the metal shell 134 to wrap the wire 132 can effectively perform electromagnetic shielding and prevent the signal transmitted by the wire 132 from being affected by the external environment. On the other hand, the transmission structure 130 connects the first interface terminal 110 and the second interface terminal 120 . In some embodiments, at least one of the conductors 132 is connected to the first power interface 114 and the second power interface 124 , and at least another one of the conductors 132 is connected to the first input-output interface 112 and the second input-output interface 122 . Specifically, the transmission structure 130 will be connected to the data transmission port and the power supply port respectively. One of the transmission structures 130 is connected to the first input-output interface 112 of the first interface terminal 110 and the second input-output interface 122 of the second interface terminal 120 , and the other one of the transmission structures 130 is connected to the first input-output interface 112 of the first interface terminal 110 . A power interface 114 and a second power interface 124 of the second interface end 120 . The two wires 132 and housing 134 used for transmission in the transmission structure 130 will not overlap or merge with each other.

Please refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1D. The number of receiving terminals between the first input and output interface 112 and the second input and output interface 122 is not necessarily the same. The number of receiving terminals will affect the pairing relationship between the first input and output interface 112 and the second input and output interface 122 . In some embodiments, the number of first input-output interfaces 112 is the same as the number of second input-output interfaces 122 . The transmission structure 130 is respectively connected to one of the first input and output interfaces 112 and one of the second input and output interfaces 122 . Specifically, in the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1A , the first input-output interface 112 and the second input-output interface 122 have the same number of receiving terminals, for example, both have 8 receiving terminals. Therefore, the first input-output interface 112 and the second input-output interface 122 can be paired one-to-one. On the other hand, in some embodiments, the first interface terminal 110 has a plurality of first input and output interfaces 112 . The plurality of first input and output interfaces 112 are simultaneously connected to one of the second input and output interfaces 122 . Specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1D , the number of receiving terminals of the second input-output interface 122 is twice the number of receiving terminals of the first input-output interface 112 . For example, the first input-output interface 112 has There are 8 receiving terminals and the second input-output interface 122 has 16 receiving terminals. Therefore, two first input-output interfaces 112 can be paired with one second input-output interface 122 .

Please continue to refer to Figures 1A to 1D. In some embodiments, each transmission structure 130 further includes a main transmission arm 136, a first transmission arm 136a and a second transmission arm 136b. The main transmission arm 136 is connected to the second interface end 120 . The first transmission arm 136a and the second transmission arm 136b are respectively connected to the plurality of first input and output interfaces 112 of the first interface end 110. Referring to FIG. 1A , for example, the main transmission arm 136 of the transmission structure 130 extends from the second input-output interface 122 of the second interface end 120 and branches into a first transmission arm 136a and a second transmission arm 136b. The first transmission arm 136a and the second transmission arm 136b are respectively connected to the plurality of first input and output interfaces 112 on the first interface end 110. In this way, the transmission structure 130 provides a highly matching electrical connection method, and the extension method of the wire 132 and the housing 134 can be modified according to the electrical connection requirements of the first interface end 110 and the second interface end 120 . In addition, the transmission structure 130 can modify its extension path according to the positions of the first interface end 110 and the second interface end 120, so that it can be maximized in various application scenarios that require electrical connection.

Please continue to refer to Figures 1A to 1D. In some embodiments, the electrical connection device 100 further includes a plurality of fixing plates 140. The first input-output interface 112 and the first power interface 114 are provided on the fixing plate 140 . Each fixed plate 140 is separated from each other and electrically independent. Specifically, the fixing plate 140 may be combined with the circuit board or be a part of the circuit board. In the embodiment of FIG. 1A , a plurality of first input-output interfaces 112 and first power interfaces 114 are disposed on the same fixing plate 140 . In the embodiment of FIG. 1D , the fixing plate 140 includes a first fixing plate 142 and a second fixing plate 144 . The first fixing plate 142 and the second fixing plate 144 are respectively provided with one of the first input and output interfaces 112 and one of the first power interfaces 114 . A plurality of first input-output interfaces 112 and first power interfaces 114 are respectively provided on different fixed plates 140 , and each fixed plate 140 includes at least one first input-output interface 112 and at least one first power interface 114 . The plurality of fixing plates 140 provide more diverse arrangements for the first interface end 110 and can be used with the transmission structure 130 to maintain the electrical connection between the first interface end 110 and the second interface end 120 .

FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2B is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to Figures 2A and 2B, in some embodiments, the electrical connection device 200 includes a plurality of second input and output interfaces 122. The plurality of second input-output interfaces 122 are jointly connected to one of the first input-output interfaces 112 . For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 2A , the second interface end 120 of the electrical connection device 200 includes a plurality of second input and output interfaces 122 and a second power interface 124 . In this embodiment, the plurality of second input and output interfaces 122 are respectively configured on different fixed boards (the third fixed board 146 and the fourth fixed board 148 ), and one of the fixed boards (the fourth fixed board 148 ) is provided with There is a second power interface 124. The transmission structure 130 connects one first input and output interface 112 to a plurality of second input and output interfaces 122 respectively. Its specific structure mainly connects the main transmission arm 136 to the first interface end 110 . The first transmission arm 136a and the second transmission arm 136b are respectively connected to the plurality of second input and output interfaces 122 of the second interface end 120. On the other hand, the embodiment shown in FIG. 2B is similar to the embodiment in FIG. 2A , and the only difference is that the fixing plate 140 includes a first fixing plate 142 and a second fixing plate 144 . A plurality of first input-output interfaces 112 and first power interfaces 114 are respectively provided on different fixed plates 140 , and each fixed plate 140 includes at least one first input-output interface 112 and at least one first power interface 114 .

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device 300 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, there is only a single first input-output interface 112 and a first power interface 114 . They are respectively connected to the plurality of second input and output interfaces 122 and the second power interface 124 according to the aforementioned method.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device 400 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Please refer to Figure 4. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of second input and output interfaces 122 and a first input and output interface 112, which are respectively arranged on a plurality of fixed plates (the third fixed plate 146, the fourth fixed plate 148). )superior. In some embodiments, the first fixing plate 142 and the second fixing plate 144 respectively include a plurality of first input-output interfaces 112 and one of the first power interfaces 114 . Specifically, the first fixing plate 142 and the second fixing plate 144 respectively have a first power interface 114 and two first input and output interfaces 112 . The transmission structure 130 connects the plurality of first power interfaces 114 to the second power interface 124 respectively, and connects the plurality of first input and output interfaces 112 to different second input and output interfaces 122 respectively.

From the above detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present disclosure, it can be clearly seen that in the electrical connection device of the present disclosure, the user will be able to set the required electrical connections at corresponding positions on the casing or electronic device according to the hardware setting requirements. The first interface end and the second interface end are connected respectively using the transmission structure to maintain the transmission quality. Among them, the main transmission arm, the first transmission arm and the second transmission arm of the transmission structure can realize many-to-one connection, so the input and output ports used by the first interface end and the second interface end can have more configurations. design space. Furthermore, the wires wrapped by the housing in the transmission structure can effectively avoid pulling or compressing the wires to maintain the quality of signal transmission. In addition, wrapping the wires in a metal shell can provide electromagnetic shielding for the wires and prevent the wire's transmission signals from being affected by the external environment.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connection device of the present invention can be applied to a server. The server can be used for artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence, referred to as AI) computing, edge computing (Edge Computing), and can also be used as Used by 5G server, cloud server or Internet of Vehicles server.

The foregoing summarizes the features of several embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the aspects of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they may readily use the present disclosure as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures for carrying out the same purposes and/or achieving the same advantages of the embodiments introduced herein. Those skilled in the art should also realize that such equivalent structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, and they can make various changes, substitutions and substitutions herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

100,200,300,400: Electrical connection device

110: First interface end

112: First input and output interface

114: First power interface

120: Second interface terminal

122: Second input and output interface

124: Second power interface

130:Transmission structure

132:Wire

134: Shell

136:Main transfer arm

136a: First transfer arm

136b: Second transmission arm

140:Fixed plate

142:First fixed plate

144:Second fixed plate

146:Third fixed plate

148:Fourth fixed plate

1C-1C’: line

Aspects of the present disclosure are best understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. It should be noted that in accordance with standard industry practice, various features are not drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion. Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of an electrical connection device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of an electrical connection device from another perspective according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1C is a partial cross-sectional view of the electrical connection device shown along the cross-section indicator line 1C-1C' in Figure 1B. Figure 1D is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2A is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2B is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another electrical connection device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

100: Electrical connection device

110: First interface end

112: First input and output interface

114: First power interface

120: Second interface terminal

122: Second input and output interface

124: Second power interface

130:Transmission structure

140:Fixed plate

Claims (9)

An electrical connection device includes: a first interface end including at least a first input and output interface and at least a first power interface; a second interface end including at least a second input and output interface and a second power interface; A plurality of transmission structures are respectively connected to the first interface end and the second interface end. Each transmission structure includes at least one conductor and a shell, wherein the shell is inflexible and surrounds the at least one conductor; and a plurality of fixed board, wherein the at least one first input-output interface and the at least one first power interface are provided on the fixed boards, and the fixed boards are separated from each other and electrically independent. The electrical connection device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the at least one conductor is connected to the at least one first power interface and the at least one second power interface, and at least another one of the at least one conductor is connected to the third power interface. An input-output interface and the second input-output interface. The electrical connection device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one first input-output interface is a plurality, and the first input-output interfaces are connected to one of the at least one second input-output interface. The electrical connection device as claimed in claim 3, wherein each of the transmission structures further includes a main transmission arm, a first transmission arm and a second A transmission arm, wherein the main transmission arm is connected to the second interface end, and the first transmission arm and the second transmission arm are respectively connected to the first input and output interfaces of the first interface end. The electrical connection device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one second input-output interface is a plurality, and the second input-output interfaces are connected to one of the at least one first input-output interface. The electrical connection device as claimed in claim 5, wherein each of the transmission structures further includes a main transmission arm, a first transmission arm and a second transmission arm, wherein the main transmission arm is connected to the first interface end, and the The first transmission arm and the second transmission arm are respectively connected to the second input and output interfaces of the second interface end. The electrical connection device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixed plates include a first fixed plate and a second fixed plate, and the first fixed plate and the second fixed plate are respectively provided with the at least one first input and output interface. and one of the at least one first power interface. The electrical connection device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixed plates include a first fixed plate and a second fixed plate, and the first fixed plate and the second fixed plate respectively include the at least one first input and output interface. and one of the at least one first power interface. The electrical connection device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of the at least one first input-output interface is the same as the number of the at least one second input-output interface, and the transmission structures are respectively connected to the at least one first input-output interface. One of the interfaces and one of the at least one second input and output interface.

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