TWM469663U - NGFF module having stacked type connecting device - Google Patents

Description

Stacked connection device with NGFF module

The present invention relates to a connecting device, and more particularly to a stacked connecting device having an NGFF module.

According to the NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor) standard expansion card, it has been designed for solid state drives (SSD) due to its smaller size, higher capacity and lower cost. An NGFF-compliant SSD card (Solid State Drive Expansion Card, SSD card for short) is developed, and an NGFF connector for plugging these SSD cards is developed.

The conventional NGFF connector is disposed at a non-edge position of a motherboard of an electronic product (for example, various computers or various mobile phones, etc.), and the user can only open the outer casing of the electronic product to insert and remove the SSD card. For example, a USB connector equipped on the edge of the motherboard can freely plug and unplug external devices such as a USB flash drive from the outside of the electronic product, which is quite troublesome and inconvenient, and it is difficult for the user to expand.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a stacked connection device having an NGFF module, which can be disposed on the edge of a motherboard of an electronic product by combining the NGFF module with the stacked connection device and then using the stacked connection device. Freely pluggable SSD access devices (such as SSD cards or SSD flash drives) or any expansion device that conforms to the NGFF standard from the outside of the electronic product, without the need to disassemble the outer casing of the electronic product, with convenient and trouble-free progress Efficacy, which allows users to easily expand.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a stacked type connecting device having an NGFF module, comprising: an insulating base body having an accommodating space and at least one accommodating groove disposed above and below each other, the insulating seat is further provided. An NGFF module is disposed in the accommodating space and includes an NGFF connector and a galvanic connector electrically connected to the NGFF connector a connector, the NGFF connector is configured to correspond to an opening position; and at least one connector is disposed in the receiving slot and electrically connected to a plurality of pins, the connector is corresponding to the port position, the connector And the pins extend from the bottom side of the insulating base.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following effects: the NGFF connector can be disposed on the edge of the motherboard of an electronic product with the stacked connection device, so that the NGFF connector can be freely inserted and removed from the outside of the electronic product. SSD access devices (such as SSD cards or SSD flash drives, etc.) or even any expansion device that conforms to the NGFF standard do not need to disassemble the outer casing of the electronic product, and have convenient and trouble-free progressive effects, thereby allowing the user to easily expand.

100‧‧‧Stack type connection device

1‧‧‧Insulated body

101‧‧‧ Subject

102‧‧‧ cover

11‧‧‧ accommodating space

111‧‧‧ openings

12‧‧‧ Cover

121‧‧‧port

13‧‧‧ jack

14, 15‧‧ ‧ Connections

2‧‧‧NGFF module

21‧‧‧NGFF connector

211, 211a, 211b‧‧‧ first, second and third anti-dwelling components

22‧‧‧Connecting parts

221‧‧‧Module pins

222‧‧‧ cable

223‧‧‧Electrical circuit board

224‧‧‧ soldering feet

225‧‧‧Wiring harness

23‧‧‧Bridge board

24‧‧‧Set line unit

3‧‧‧Connector

31‧‧‧ pins

4‧‧‧Metal casing

41‧‧‧ front shell

411‧‧‧ pins

42‧‧‧ Back shell

700‧‧‧ motherboard

800‧‧‧SSD card

The first figure is an exploded perspective view of the first embodiment of the creation.

The second figure is a three-dimensional combination diagram based on the first figure.

The third figure is a cross-sectional view of the creation according to the second figure.

The fourth figure is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the prior art before the SSD card is inserted.

The fifth figure is a cross-sectional view of the fourth drawing according to the creation.

The sixth figure is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention after the SSD card is inserted.

The seventh figure is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the creation.

The eighth figure is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the creation.

The ninth figure is a perspective view of another foolproof design of the NGFF connector in the present creation.

The tenth figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another foolproof design of the NGFF connector in the present creation.

In order to further understand the features, features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description of the present invention and the accompanying drawings, which are only for reference and description, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

The present invention provides a stacked connection device having an NGFF module. As shown in the fourth figure, the stacked connection device 100 is electrically disposed in an electronic product (for example, various computers or various types of mobile phones, etc.) The edge of the motherboard 700 is not shown, so that the SSD card (Solid State Drive Expansion Card, SSD card for short) 800 can be freely inserted and removed from the outside of the electronic product, thereby achieving the convenience of the user.

As shown in the first embodiment of the stacked type connecting device shown in the first to third figures, the stacked connecting device 100 includes an insulating base 1, an NGFF module 2, and at least one connector 3. In this embodiment, The second connector 3 will be described as an example.

The insulating base 1 has an accommodating space 11 and two accommodating slots 12 disposed above and below, and the insulating base 1 further defines an opening 111 communicating with the accommodating space 11 and communicating with the two accommodating slots 12 respectively. Two ports 121. In the present embodiment, the insulating base 1 includes a main body 101 and a cover 102 that is attached to the main body 101. The main body 101 is provided with the two receiving slots 12, and the cover 102 is attached to the main body 101. The foregoing accommodating space 11 is formed, thereby facilitating the installation and positioning of the NGFF module 2 first, and then combining into the complete insulating seat 1.

The NGFF module 2 is disposed in the accommodating space 11. The NGFF module 2 includes an NGFF connector 21 and a connector 22 electrically connected to the NGFF connector 21. In this embodiment, the NGFF module 2 further includes A bridge circuit board 23 is disposed in the accommodating space 11. The connecting member 22 includes a plurality of module pins 221, and the insulating base body 1 is further provided with a plurality of jacks 13.

The NGFF connector 21 is integrally connected to the opening 111 and electrically connected to the bridge circuit board 23. One end of the module pins 221 is electrically connected to the bridge circuit board 23, and the other end of the module pins 221 is The IGFF connector 21 can be electrically connected to the motherboard (see FIG. 4 to FIG. 6) 700 via the module pin 221 by being inserted into the jacks 13 and extending from the bottom side of the insulating base 1 . The NGFF connector 21 is used for plugging in an SSD access device (for example, the SSD card 800 shown in Figures 4-6 or an SSD flash drive not shown) or any expansion device conforming to the NGFF standard (not shown) Show).

The two connectors 3 are respectively disposed in the two accommodating slots 12 and are respectively arranged corresponding to the two ports 121. Since the accommodating space 11 and the two accommodating slots 12 are arranged above and below each other, the NGFF connector 21 and the two connectors are connected. 3 are stacked on top of each other to reduce space occupation. The two connectors 3 are electrically connected to a plurality of pins 31 respectively. The pins 31 extend along the bottom side of the insulating base 1 together with the module pins 221, so that the two connectors 3 can also pass through the pins. 31 is electrically connected to the motherboard (see Figures 4-6) 700.

The two connectors 3 can be various USB connectors, various HDMI connectors or any available connectors. This creation is not limited, and even the two connectors 3 can be another or two. There are also no NGFF connectors.

The stacked connection device 100 may further include a metal casing 4 including a front casing 41 and a rear casing 42. The front casing 41 and the rear casing 42 are coupled to each other to surround the outer side of the insulating base 1. It is enabled to prevent the NGFF connector 21 and the two connectors 3 from being disturbed by electromagnetic waves. In addition, the front case 41 also protrudes downwardly from a plurality of pins 411 to be fixed to the motherboard (see FIG. 4 to FIG. 5) 700, so that the motherboard 700 can be grounded to release excess charge.

As shown in the fourth to sixth figures, since the NGFF module 2 is coupled to the stacked type connection device 100, the NGFF connector 21 can be connected to the edge of the motherboard 700 as the stacked type connection device 100, so that the NGFF connection is made. The device 21 can freely insert and remove the SSD access device from the outside of the electronic product (not shown) as the two connectors 3 (for example, the SSD card 800 shown in the drawing or the SSD flash drive not shown). ) or even any expansion device (not shown) that complies with the NGFF standard, without the need to disassemble the outer casing of the electronic product, has a convenient and trouble-free progressive effect, and thus allows the user to easily expand.

As shown in the seventh figure, the second embodiment of the inventive stacked type connecting device is substantially the same as the first embodiment described above, except for the connecting member 22, and the insulating base 1 further has an engaging portion 14.

The connecting member 22 includes a row of wires 222, a row of circuit boards 223 and a plurality of soldering legs 224. The cable circuit board 223 is fixed to one side of the connecting portion 14. The soldering legs 224 are inserted and fixed on the bottom side of the connecting portion 14 and The connecting portion 14 is electrically connected to one end of the wiring circuit board 223, and the connecting line 222 is electrically connected between the bridge circuit board 23 and the other end of the wiring circuit board 223. The soldering legs 224 are self-engaging from the connecting portion 14. The bottom side is extended, so that the NGFF connector 21 can be electrically connected to the motherboard (see the fourth to sixth figures) 700 by the soldering legs 224 through the bridge circuit board 23 and the connecting member 22, so that the NGFF module 2 is combined with the stack. The type of connection device 100 has the same progressive efficacy as the first embodiment.

As shown in the eighth embodiment, the third embodiment of the present invention is a stacking type connecting device, which is substantially the same as the first embodiment. The difference lies in the NGFF module 2, and the insulating base 1 further has an engaging portion 15.

The NGFF module 2 includes an NGFF connector 21 identical to that of the first embodiment, a connector 22 different from the first embodiment, and a hub unit 24 added to the third embodiment. The line unit 24 is fixed to the NGFF connector 21 and electrically connected to each other; the connecting member 22 includes a wire harness 225 and a plurality of soldering legs 224, wherein the wire harness 225 is bundled with a plurality of wires. The soldering legs 224 are fixedly connected to the bottom side of the connecting portion 15 . One end of the wire harness 225 is electrically connected to the collecting unit 24 , and the other end of the wire harness 225 is electrically connected to one end of the soldering legs 224 via the connecting portion 15 . The other end of the soldering leg 224 extends from the bottom side of the engaging portion 15, so that the NGFF connector 21 can be electrically connected to the motherboard through the bonding unit 24 and the connecting member 22 by using the soldering leg 224 (see Figures 4-6). 700, whereby the NGFF module 2 is coupled to the stacked type connection device 100 to have the same progressive effect as the first embodiment.

In addition, the NGFF connector 21 in the present invention is of course also provided with a foolproof component. As shown in the first to eighth figures, the first foolproof design is to set the first foolproof component 211 to the left. The first type of SSD card 800 as shown in the fourth figure is adapted. As shown in the ninth figure, the second type of foolproof design is to set the second foolproof element 211a to the right to fit the second type of SSD card (not shown). As shown in the tenth figure, the third type of foolproof design is to set the position of the third foolproof element 211b between the position of the first foolproof element 211 and the position of the second foolproof element 211a. And closer to the set position of the second foolproof member 211a to fit the third type of SSD card (not shown).

In summary, the present invention has the following effects as compared with the prior art: by combining the NGFF module 2 with the stacked connection device 100, the stacked connection device 100 can be disposed on the host of the electronic product. The edge of the board 700 can be freely inserted and removed from the outside of the electronic product (such as an SSD card 800 or an SSD flash drive, etc.) or any expansion device conforming to the NGFF standard, and it is convenient to disassemble the outer casing of the electronic product. And no troublesome progressive effects, which in turn allows users to expand easily.

The above is only a preferred and feasible embodiment of the present invention, and thus does not limit the scope of the patent of the creation, and the equivalent structural changes that are made by using the present specification and the contents of the schema are all included in the creation. Within the scope of the rights, it is given to Chen Ming.

100‧‧‧Stack type connection device

2‧‧‧NGFF module

21‧‧‧NGFF connector

211‧‧‧The first foolproof component

22‧‧‧Connecting parts

221‧‧‧Module pins

23‧‧‧Bridge board

3‧‧‧Connector

4‧‧‧Metal casing

41‧‧‧ front shell

411‧‧‧ pins

42‧‧‧ Back shell

Claims (8)

A stacked connection device with an NGFF module, comprising:
An insulating base having an accommodating space and at least one accommodating groove disposed on the upper and lower sides, the insulating base further having an opening communicating with the accommodating space and a port communicating with the accommodating groove;
An NGFF module is disposed in the accommodating space and includes an NGFF connector and a connector electrically connected to the NGFF connector, wherein the NGFF connector is configured to correspond to an opening position; and at least one connector is The connector is disposed in the accommodating slot and electrically connected to a plurality of pins. The connector is matched with the port position, and the connecting member and the pins extend from the bottom side of the insulating base. The NGFF module further includes a bridge circuit board disposed in the accommodating space, and the connector includes a plurality of module pins, the NGFF The connector is electrically disposed on the bridge circuit board. One end of the module pins is electrically connected to the bridge circuit board, and the other end of the module pins protrudes from the bottom side of the insulating base. The stacking type connecting device having the NGFF module according to claim 2, wherein the insulating seat system is provided with a plurality of jacks, and the other end of each of the module pins is inserted and positioned in each of the jacks and protrudes from the jack The bottom side of the insulator body. The NGFF module further includes a bridge circuit board disposed in the accommodating space, wherein the connector comprises a row of wires and a plurality of soldering legs. The soldering legs are fixed to the insulating base, and the connecting wires are electrically connected between the bridge circuit board and one end of the soldering legs, and the other ends of the soldering legs extend from the bottom side of the insulating base Out. The stacking type connecting device having the NGFF module according to claim 4, wherein the connecting member further comprises a row of circuit boards, wherein the insulating base has an engaging portion, and the connecting circuit board is fixed to the connecting portion. The soldering leg is fixed to the connecting portion and electrically connected to one end of the wired circuit board via the connecting portion, and the connecting wire is electrically connected to the other end of the wired circuit board, and the cable is connected through the row The line circuit board is electrically connected to the end of the soldering legs. The stacked type connecting device with the NGFF module according to claim 1, wherein the NGFF module further comprises a collecting unit fixed to the NGFF connector, the connecting member comprising a wire harness and a plurality of soldering legs, the insulating The base has an engaging portion, and the soldering legs are fixed to the connecting portion. One end of the wire harness is electrically connected to the collecting unit, and the other end of the wire harness is electrically connected to one end of the soldering legs via the connecting portion. . The stacked type connecting device having the NGFF module according to claim 1, further comprising a metal casing surrounding the outer side of the insulating seat. The stacking type connecting device having the NGFF module according to claim 1, wherein the connector and the receiving groove therein are disposed in a plurality of manners, and the receiving space and the receiving slots are disposed above and below each other.