TWM482884U - Connector connection structure, image processing device, portable electronic apparatus and electric connector - Google Patents

Abstract

A connector connection structure, an image processing device, a portable electronic apparatus and an electric connector which are capable of further increasing freedom of degree regarding the connection to an electric connector are provided. A connector connection structure 10 comprises a D-sub connector 50, a frame 2 and a multiple core cable 42. The frame 2 is configured to be able to receiving and pulling out the D-sub connector 50. The D-sub connector 50 comprises a plurality of contacts and an insulating housing 51. The housing 51 comprises a fitting portion 61 which is capable of being fitted with a matching D-sub connector moving along a fitting direction and a receiving portion 62 receiving the contacts. The multiple core cable 42 is electrically connected with the contacts and extends from the housing 51 in a first direction D1 intersecting the fitting direction.

Description

Connector connection structure, image processing device, portable electronic device and electrical connector

The novel patent relates to a connector connection structure, an image processing device, a portable electronic device, and an electrical connector.

As an example of the electrical connector, a D-sub connector is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). The D-sub connector described in Patent Document 1 is mounted (fixed) on a circuit board.

[Previous Technical Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 2769965

The circuit board on which the D-sub connector is mounted is housed in a casing of a device such as a PC (Personal Computer). The D-sub connector is exposed to the outside of the casing, and can be connected to a connector (the other side D-sub connector) of the front end of a wire harness extending from an external device such as a monitor.

However, the D-sub connector is fixed to the circuit board, and its position with respect to the housing cannot be changed. Therefore, the degree of freedom in mounting the counterpart D-sub connector to the D-sub connector is lowered. The same problem exists in electrical connectors other than D-sub connectors.

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a connector connection structure, an image processing apparatus, a portable electronic device, and an electrical connector capable of further improving the degree of freedom of connection of an electrical connector.

(1) In order to solve the above problem, a connector connection structure according to one aspect of the present invention has an electrical connector, and a frame, wherein the electrical connector can be housed in the frame and pulled from the frame. And a conductive member electrically connecting the member supported by the frame to the electrical connector, the electrical connector including a contact member and a housing, the housing having a fitting portion capable of following a predetermined fitting direction And the accommodating portion that accommodates the contact member such that the counterpart connector that is fitted to the fitting portion is electrically connected to the contact member, the conductive member and the contact member Electrically connected and extending from the outer casing in a direction intersecting the aforementioned fitting direction.

According to this configuration, the position of the electrical connector with respect to the housing can be easily changed. Therefore, the degree of freedom in connection with the electrical connector and the counterpart connector can be further improved.

(2) The contact member is arranged in a plurality of columns of a plurality of columns arranged in parallel with each other, and is disposed such that the position of the contact member in the extending direction of the column in the adjacent column is preferably shifted.

According to this configuration, it is possible to easily change the position with respect to the casing with respect to the electrical connector that requires a large space and is connected to the counterpart connector due to the plurality of contacts. Therefore, the degree of freedom in connection with the electrical connector and the counterpart connector can be further improved.

(3) When the electrical connector is housed in the casing, the fitting portion is preferably disposed to be hidden in the casing.

According to this configuration, the fitting portion of the electrical connector is disposed to be hidden in the casing, whereby it is possible to suppress an unnecessary external force from acting on the fitting portion. More specifically, for example, when the electrical connector is not used, it is possible to suppress the foreign matter from contacting the fitting portion. Therefore, it is possible to suppress breakage of the electrical connector.

(4) The outer casing is preferably configured to be accommodated in the casing by being displaced relative to the casing along a predetermined first direction. The connector connecting structure further includes a guiding portion for guiding the outer casing to move in the first direction.

According to this configuration, the electrical connector can be housed in the casing by displacing the casing in the first direction along the guide portion. Therefore, the operator can easily perform the work of accommodating the electrical connector in the casing. Further, the guide portion can be held by the outer casing. Therefore, in the case where the electrical connector is not used, the guiding portion can hold the electrical connector in the casing.

(5) Preferably, the connector connecting structure further has a restricting member for restricting an amount of pulling out of the electrical connector from the housing.

According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the amount of pulling out of the conductive member from the frame too excessive. Therefore, it is possible to suppress excessive tensile force from acting on the guide Between the electric member and the member supported by the frame, it is possible to more reliably suppress breakage of these members.

(6) In order to solve the above problem, an image processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention has: the connector connection structure; and an image processing unit electrically connected to the electrical connector for processing an image signal.

According to this configuration, the degree of freedom in connection with the electrical connector of the image processing apparatus can be further improved.

(7) In order to solve the above problem, the portable electronic device of one form of the present invention has the aforementioned connector connection structure.

According to this configuration, the position of the electrical connector with respect to the housing can be easily changed. Therefore, the degree of freedom in connection of the electrical connector and the counterpart connector can be further improved.

(8) In order to solve the above problems, an electrical connector of one form of the present invention has a contact member and a housing. The housing includes a fitting portion that is engageable with a counterpart connector that is displaced along a predetermined fitting direction, and a housing portion that allows the counterpart connector that is fitted to the fitting portion to contact the aforementioned connector The contact member is configured to electrically connect the contact member, and the guided portion is guided to be displaced relative to the frame when the casing is housed and pulled out with respect to the predetermined casing. The direction in which the outer casing is displaced with respect to the frame body and the aforementioned fitting direction are directions intersecting each other.

According to this configuration, the position of the electrical connector with respect to the housing can be easily changed. Therefore, the degree of freedom in connection with the electrical connector and the counterpart connector can be further improved.

According to the novel patent, the degree of freedom in connection with the electrical connector can be further improved.

1‧‧‧PC (image processing device, portable electronic device)

2, 2D, 2E, 2F‧‧‧ frame

9‧‧‧GPU (Image Processing Unit)

10, 10A, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F‧‧‧ connector connection structure

11‧‧‧Circuit board (member supported by frame)

17c, 17cD‧‧‧Guidance

20, 20B‧‧‧D-sub connector on the other side (side connector)

42b‧‧‧core wire (conductive member)

43‧‧‧Restricted components

50, 50A, 50B, 50C‧‧‧D-sub connectors (electrical connectors)

50E‧‧‧USB connector (electrical connector)

51, 51A, 51B, 51C‧‧‧ shell

53, 53B‧‧‧Contacts

61, 61B‧‧‧Mate

62, 62B‧‧‧ Storage Department

63, 63A, 63B, 63E‧‧‧ sliding members (guided parts)

65, 65B, 65E‧‧‧

100‧‧‧Party side USB connector (side connector)

111‧‧‧Shell

113‧‧‧1st contact (contact)

114‧‧‧2nd contact (contact)

119‧‧‧Mate

120‧‧‧ 收纳 department

D1‧‧‧1st direction (shift direction)

D3‧‧‧Fiing direction

Y1‧‧‧ longitudinal (column extension)

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a PC according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2A is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the connector connection structure shown in Fig. 1, showing a state in which the D-sub connector is pulled out from the casing.

2B is a perspective view showing a state in which the D-sub connector is housed in the casing.

Fig. 3 is a plan view showing a connector connection structure, and a part of the PC is shown in a cross section.

4 is a perspective view of the counterpart D-sub connector.

Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a D-sub connector or the like.

Figure 6A is a top plan view of the D-sub connector.

Figure 6B is a bottom view of the D-sub connector.

Fig. 7A is a side view of the D-sub connector.

Fig. 7B is a front view of the D-sub connector.

Figure 7C is a rear view of the D-sub connector.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII of Figure 6A.

Fig. 9 is a side view of the D-sub connector, showing a part thereof by a section along the line IX-IX in Fig. 6A, and showing a state in which the D-sub connector is connected to the counterpart D-sub connector.

Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-X of Figure 6A.

Figure 11 is an enlarged perspective view of the contact member.

Fig. 12 is an enlarged view of the periphery of the other end portion of the substrate of the D-sub connector and the multi-core cable.

Fig. 13A is a plan view showing the connector connection structure, showing a state in which the D-sub connector is pulled out from the casing.

FIG. 13B is a plan view of the connector housing portion, showing a state in which the D-sub connector is housed in the housing.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a main part showing a modification of the case where the D-sub connector is housed in the second connector housing portion.

Fig. 15A is a perspective view showing a main part of a connector connecting structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the D-sub connector is pulled out from the casing.

Fig. 15B is a perspective view showing a state in which the D-sub connector is housed in the casing.

Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XVI-XVI of Figure 15A.

Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XVII-XVII in Figure 15A.

Fig. 18 is an exploded perspective view of a D-sub connector or the like.

Figure 19A is a top plan view of the D-sub connector.

Figure 19B is a bottom view of the D-sub connector.

Figure 20A is a side view of the D-sub connector.

Figure 20B is a front elevational view of the D-sub connector.

Figure 20C is a rear elevational view of the D-sub connector.

Figure 21 is a side elevational view, partially in section, of the D-sub connector.

Figure 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XXII-XXII in Figure 19A.

Fig. 23 is a side view showing a state in which the D-sub connector and the counterpart D-sub connector are connected, and a partial cut-away view is shown.

Fig. 24 is a front elevational view showing a state in which the D-sub connector and the counterpart D-sub connector are connected, and a partial cut-away display is shown.

Fig. 25A is a perspective view showing a main part of a connector connecting structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the D-sub connector is pulled out from the casing.

25B is a perspective view showing a state in which the D-sub connector is housed in the casing.

Fig. 26A is a perspective view showing a main part of a connector connecting structure according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the D-sub connector is pulled out from the casing.

FIG. 26B is a perspective view showing a state in which the D-sub connector is housed in the housing.

Fig. 27A is a perspective view showing a main part of a connector connecting structure according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which the USB connector is housed in the casing.

Fig. 27B is a perspective view showing a main portion of the connector connection structure, showing a state in which the USB connector is pulled out from the casing, and showing the counterpart USB connector.

Fig. 27C is a perspective view showing a main portion of the connector connection structure, showing a state in which the USB connector and the counterpart USB connector are connected.

Fig. 28 is a plan view showing a main portion of the connector connection structure, showing a state in which the USB connector and the counterpart USB connector are connected.

Fig. 29 is a side elevational view of the main portion of the connector connecting structure, showing a state in which the cutting line along the line XXIX-XXIX in Fig. 28 is partially cut away.

Fig. 30A is a perspective view of the USB connector.

Fig. 30B is a side view of the USB connector.

FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing a main part of a connector connection structure according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which the USB connector is housed in the casing.

Fig. 31B is a perspective view showing a state in which the USB connector is pulled out from the casing, and the counterpart USB connector is also shown.

[Implementation of new forms]

Hereinafter, the form for implementing the present patent will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the novel patent can be widely used in various applications as an electrical connection member, a connector connection structure, an image processing device, a portable electronic device, and an electrical connector.

[First Embodiment]

1 is a perspective view of a PC (Personal Computer, Image Processing Apparatus, Portable Electronic Apparatus) 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 1, PC 1 is a thin portable notebook type personal computer having a thickness of about several mm to 20 mm. In the present embodiment, the state in which the PC 1 is placed horizontally will be described.

The PC 1 includes a housing 2, a cover 3, a display device 4, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 5, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 6, and a RAM (Random Access Memory). 7. Auxiliary memory device 8, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) 9, and connector connection structure 10.

The casing 2 is a hollow member formed into a flat rectangular plate shape, and houses the CPU 5, the ROM 6, the RAM 7, the auxiliary memory device 8, the GPU 9, the connector connection structure 10, and the like.

The frame 2 has an upper portion 2a, a lower portion 2b, and a side portion 2c.

The upper portion 2a is formed, for example, in a flat shape. A plurality of keys (not shown) are arranged in the upper portion 2a. The lower portion 2b is formed, for example, in a flat plate shape, and is spaced apart from the upper portion 2a in the vertical direction. The side portion 2c connects the entire outer periphery of the upper portion 2a and the outer periphery of the lower portion 2b over the entire circumference. The cover 3 extends from one side of the side portion 2c.

The lid 3 is connected to one side of the side portion 2c by a hinge member (not shown), and is rotatable relative to the frame 2. Thereby, the lid 3 can realize the opened state shown in FIG. 1 and the state which covered the upper part 2a of the frame 2 (closed state, not shown). A panel 4a of the display device 4 is disposed on the cover 3.

The display device 4 is provided for displaying an image based on an image signal generated by the GPU 9 or the like. The display device 4 has a panel 4a. The panel 4a is, for example, a liquid crystal panel.

The auxiliary memory device 8 is a non-volatile memory device and stores programs and the like necessary for the PC 1 to operate. Examples of the auxiliary memory device 8 include an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and an SSD (Solid State Drive). The CPU 5 expands the programs stored in the auxiliary storage device 8 in the RAM 7, and performs various operations by executing the programs in a predetermined order. The RAM 7 is, for example, a volatile main memory device such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The GPU 9 performs an image in accordance with an operation command or the like of the CPU 5 or the like. The signal is generated and processed, and the generated image signal is output to the display device 4. Further, the GPU 9 is electrically connected to the D-sub connector 50 of the connector connection structure 10, and can output an image signal to the D-sub connector 50.

FIG. 2A is an enlarged view of the periphery of the connector connection structure 10 shown in FIG. 1, showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50 is pulled out from the casing 2. FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50 is housed in the casing 2. 3 is a plan view of the connector connection structure 10, a portion of which is shown in cross section.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 3, the connector connection structure 10 has a structure in which the wire harness 40 is connected to the circuit substrate 11. Further, in the connector connection structure 10, the D-sub connector 50 of the wire harness 40 can be displaced relative to the frame 2.

The connector connection structure 10 has a housing 2, a circuit board 11, a receptacle connector 12, a frame 13, and a harness (electrical connection member) 40.

The circuit board 11 is, for example, a printed wiring board, and is formed in a flat plate shape. The circuit board 11 is fixed to the lower portion 2b of the casing 2 by using a screw member or the like (not shown). Thereby, the circuit board 11 is supported by the housing 2. The circuit board 11 has a conductor pattern (not shown). The conductor pattern is electrically connected to the GPU 9. The socket connector 12 is mounted on the circuit board 11.

The receptacle connector 12 is electrically connected to the conductor pattern of the circuit substrate 11. The receptacle connector 12 is provided to electrically connect the circuit substrate 11 and the harness 40. The wire harness 40 is electrically connected to the GPU 9 through the receptacle connector 12 and the conductor pattern described above. According to this configuration, the image signal from the GPU 9 is transmitted to the wire harness 40.

In the present embodiment, the receptacle connector 12 is a side entry type connector. The receptacle connector 12 has a housing 12a and a plurality of contacts 12b.

The outer casing 12a is formed using an insulating member such as synthetic resin. The outer casing 12a is formed in an elongated shape and is disposed on the main surface (upper surface) of the circuit board 11. The outer casing 12a holds a plurality of contacts 12b.

The number of the contacts 12b is the same as the number of poles of the wire harness 40 (15 in the present embodiment). Each of the contacts 12b is formed using a conductive member such as metal. The contact 12b is fixed to the main surface of the circuit board 11 using solder or the like. The contacts 12b are disposed at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction of the outer casing 12a. Each of the contacts 12b is electrically connected to a corresponding conductor pattern (not shown) of the circuit board 11. The receptacle connector 12 having the above structure is disposed in the frame 13.

The frame 13 is disposed in the vicinity of one side of the side portion 2c of the casing 2. The side portion 2c of the casing 2 has an opening portion 2d formed at a portion where the frame 13 is disposed. The accommodation and drawing of the D-sub connector 50 of the wire harness 40 can be performed by the opening 2d.

The frame 13 is provided to accommodate the wire harness 40 and is fixed to the main surface of the circuit board 11. The frame 13 includes a pair of sheet members 13a, 13b arranged in the longitudinal direction of the opening portion 2d. The pair of sheet members 13a and 13b are formed using an insulating material such as synthetic resin. The pair of sheet members 13a and 13b have a shape that is symmetrical in the longitudinal direction of the opening 2d.

The frame 13 extends elongated along the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The first direction D1 is a displacement direction of the D-sub connector 50 when the D-sub connector 50 is to be housed in the housing 2 . The second direction D2 is the orientation and the first The direction opposite to the direction D1 is the displacement direction of the D-sub connector 50 when the D-sub connector 50 is pulled out from the housing 2. In the present embodiment, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are linear directions that are horizontal. The pair of sheet members 13a and 13b are fixed to the circuit board 11 by a plurality of reinforcing tabs 15.

The first connector housing portion 16 and the second connector housing portion 17 are formed by the pair of sheet members 13a and 13b of the frame 13.

The first connector housing portion 16 is provided to house the socket connector 12 and a part of the wire harness 40. The first connector housing portion 16 has a pair of side walls 16a, 16a and a partition wall 16b, and forms an elongated rectangular space.

The pair of side walls 16a, 16a extend in parallel with the first direction D1. A receptacle connector 12 is disposed between one end of the pair of side walls 16a, 16a. A partition wall 16b is disposed at the other end of the pair of side walls 16a and 16a. The partition wall 16b is provided to separate the first connector housing portion 16 and the second connector housing portion 17. The second connector housing portion 17 is formed between the partition wall 16b and the opening 2d of the housing 2.

The second connector housing portion 17 is provided to accommodate the D-sub connector 50 of the wire harness 40. Further, the second connector housing portion 17 has a pair of side walls 17a and 17a and a partition wall 17b, and forms an elongated rectangular space.

The pair of side walls 17a, 17a are continuous with the corresponding side walls 16a, 16a, respectively, and extend parallel to the first direction D1. A space for accommodating the D-sub connector 50 is formed between the pair of side walls 17a and 17a. The pair of side walls 17a, 17a have guide portions 17c, 17c.

The guiding portions 17c, 17c are for guiding the D-sub in the housing 2 The connector 50 is provided to move in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The guide portions 17c and 17c are groove-shaped portions formed on the inner side surfaces of the pair of side walls 17a and 17a. Each of the guide portions 17c and 17c is opened at the opening portion 2d, and is formed in a rectangular shape when the opening portion 2d of the frame body 2 is viewed from the front. The guide portions 17c and 17c are configured to be fitted to the slide members 63 and 63 which will be described later of the D-sub connector 50. A partition wall 17b is formed between the side walls 17a, 17a and the partition wall 16b.

One side of the partition wall 17b has a blocking portion 17d. The blocking portion 17d restricts the displacement of the D-sub connector 50 in the first direction D1 by coming into contact with the D-sub connector 50.

The partition walls 16b, 17b have a through hole portion 18. The through hole portion 18 is provided to communicate the space in the first connector housing portion 16 with the space in the second connector housing portion 17. The through hole portion 18 extends in parallel with the first direction D1 and penetrates the partition walls 16b and 17b.

4 is a perspective view of the counterpart D-sub connector 20. Referring to FIGS. 2A and 4, the wire harness 40 is provided to electrically connect the counterpart D-sub connector 20 and the GPU 9. Before explaining the wire harness 40 in detail, the structure of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 will be described.

The counterpart D-sub connector 20 is provided to be connected to the D-sub connector 50 taken out from the housing 2 (the second connector housing portion 17). In the present embodiment, the D-sub connector 20 is housed in the right side portion of the casing 2. Generally, a notebook PC has a structure in which a large battery is disposed at the rear of the casing. Therefore, in the rear portion of the casing, the space for the connector that can be secured is small. Therefore, it is preferable that the D-sub connector 20 is housed in at least one of the left and right side portions of the casing 2. The other side of the D-sub connector 20 and more The core cable 27 is connected. The multi-core cable 27 is electrically connected to an image display device such as a projector or a liquid crystal monitor (not shown). In the present embodiment, the number of poles of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is 15.

The counterpart D-sub connector 20 has a housing 21, a plurality of contacts 22, a housing 23, and a screw member 24.

The outer casing 21 holds a plurality of contacts 22, a housing 23, and a screw member 24. The outer casing 21 is a block-shaped member formed using an insulating member such as synthetic resin.

The contact 22 is an elongated needle-like member formed using a material having electrical conductivity. The contact 22 is constructed of a material such as a copper alloy. Further, a plating treatment such as tin plating or gold plating is performed on the surface of the contact member 22. The contacts 22 are arranged in a plurality of columns 25 (25a, 25b, 25c) parallel to each other.

The columns 25a, 25b, 25c are arranged in parallel with each other. In each of the columns 25a, 25b, and 25c, a plurality of (five in the present embodiment) contacts 22 are arranged at equal intervals. Further, in the adjacent columns (column 25a and column 25b, and column 25b and column 25c), the position of the contact 22 is shifted in the extending direction of the column 25.

Each of the contacts 22 is electrically connected to a core wire (not shown) corresponding to the multi-core cable 27, and is electrically connected to the image display device via the multi-core cable 27. Further, the multi-core cable 27 has the above-described plurality of core wires and an insulating coating portion surrounding the core wires. A portion of each of the contacts 22 protrudes from the outer casing 21 and is surrounded by the casing 23.

When the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is viewed from the front, the shape of the casing 23 is D-shaped. The screw member is disposed adjacent to the housing 23 twenty four.

The screw member 24 is provided with a pair, and the housing 23 is disposed between the screw members 24 when viewed from the front. In addition, the illustration of one screw member 24 is omitted. The screw member 24 is displaceable relative to the outer casing 21 in a direction parallel to the direction in which the contact 22 extends. The front end portion of the screw member 24 is a male screw portion (not shown). When the D-sub connector connected to the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is provided with a screw hole, the screw member 24 is screwed into the screw hole. The above is an outline of the structure of the counterpart D-sub connector 20. Next, the structure of the wire harness 40 will be described in more detail.

Referring to FIG. 3, the wire harness 40 has a plug connector 41, a multi-core cable 42, a restricting member 43, and a D-sub connector (electrical connector) 50.

The plug connector 41 is disposed in the first connector housing portion 16 of the frame 13 and is located at one end portion of the first connector housing portion 16. The plug connector 41 is connected to the receptacle connector 12. The plug connector 41 has a housing 41a and a plurality of contacts 41b.

The outer casing 41a is formed using an insulating member such as synthetic resin. The outer casing 41a is formed in an elongated shape and is inserted into the outer casing 12a of the receptacle connector 12. The outer casing 41a holds a plurality of contacts 41b.

The number of contacts 41b is the same as the number of poles of the wire harness 40. The contacts 41b are arranged at equal intervals along the longitudinal direction of the outer casing 41a. Each of the contacts 41b is formed using a conductive member such as metal. Each of the contacts 41b is electrically connected to the corresponding contact 12b. Further, each of the contacts 41b is electrically connected to the multi-core cable 42.

The multi-core cable 42 spans the first connector housing portion of the frame 13 16. The through hole portion 18 and the second connector housing portion 17 are disposed. The multi-core cable 42 has flexibility and can be flexed by an external force. The multi-core cable 42 extends substantially in the direction in which the frame 13 extends (the first direction D1).

In the first connector housing portion 16, the intermediate portion of the multi-core cable 42 is placed between the pin 28 and one side wall 16a. Further, the pin 28 is fixed to the main surface of the circuit board 11. A space 29 is secured between the pin 28 and the other side wall 16a. When the D-sub connector 50 is housed in the second connector housing portion 17, the space 29 is provided as a housing portion of the intermediate portion of the multi-core cable 42.

The multi-core cable 42 has a covered portion 42a and a plurality of core wires 42b.

The covering portion 42a is formed using an insulating member such as synthetic resin or rubber, and is provided as a sheath portion of the multi-core cable 42. The covering portion 42a covers most of the plurality of core wires 42b throughout the entire circumference.

The core wire 42b is provided as a flexible conductive member that electrically connects the circuit substrate 11 supported by the frame 2 and the D-sub connector 50. The core wire 42b is formed using a conductive member such as a copper wire. In the present embodiment, the core wire 42b is a thin wire having a thickness of less than about 1 mm. The number of core wires 42b is the same as the number of poles of the wire harness 40. One end portion of each of the core wires 42b is exposed from the covering portion 42a, and is joined to the contact member 41b corresponding to the plug connector 41 by solder or the like. The restricting member 43 is fixed to the multi-core cable 42 having the above structure.

The restricting member 43 is provided to restrict the amount of pulling out of the D-sub connector 50 from the casing 2. In the present embodiment, the regulating member 43 is a block-shaped member formed using a synthetic resin. The restricting member 43 is housed in the first connector housing portion 16 and is fixed to the intermediate portion of the covering portion 42a. The restricting member 43 is supported by the periphery of the through hole portion 18, thereby restricting the multi-core wire The cable 42 is excessively pulled out to the outside of the second connector housing portion 17. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the restricting member 43 is supported by the periphery of the through hole portion 18. In this case, the amount of pull-out of the D-sub connector 50 from the housing 2 (the second connector housing portion 17) is the largest.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the D-sub connector 50 and the like. FIG. 6A is a plan view of the D-sub connector 50, and FIG. 6B is a bottom view of the D-sub connector 50. 7A is a side view of the D-sub connector 50, FIG. 7B is a front view of the D-sub connector 50, and FIG. 7C is a rear view of the D-sub connector 50. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII of Figure 6. Fig. 9 is a side view of the D-sub connector 50, partially shown by a cross section taken along the line IX-IX in Fig. 6, and showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50 is connected to the counterpart D-sub connector 20. Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-X of Figure 6.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5 , the D-sub connector 50 is an electrical connector that can be housed in the housing 2 and can be pulled out from the housing 2 . In the present embodiment, the D-sub connector 50 is a socket connector and is a top entry type connector. The D-sub connector 50 is formed in a rectangular shape and a thin shape as a whole, and has a shape particularly suitable for mounting in the notebook PC 1. Hereinafter, the lateral, longitudinal, and thickness directions of the D-sub connector 50 will be referred to as a lateral direction X1, a longitudinal direction Y1, and a thickness direction Z1, respectively.

The D-sub connector 50 has a housing 51, a housing 52, a plurality of contacts 53, a substrate 54, and grounding strips 55, 55.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 9, the outer casing 51 is provided to be coupled with the counterpart D-sub connector 20. The casing 51 houses the casing 52, the plurality of contacts 53, the substrate 54, the grounding bars 55, 55, and the other end of the multi-core cable 42. The outer casing 51 is formed using an insulating member such as a synthetic resin, and has a whole It has a flat rectangular block shape.

The outer casing 51 is formed by combining a plurality of members. Specifically, the outer casing 51 has a casing main body 56, a lid body 57, and an enclosing member 58.

In the present embodiment, the outer casing main body 56 and the lid body 57 are formed as separate members. The sealing member 58 is formed by injection molding in a state in which the outer casing main body 56 and the lid body 57 are combined with each other. Thereby, the outer casing main body 56, the lid body 57, and the sealing member 58 are fixed to each other.

The outer casing main body 56 is formed in a flat block shape. The casing main body 56 has a fitting portion 61, a housing portion 62, and sliding members (guided portions) 63 and 63.

The fitting portion 61 is provided as a portion that is fitted to the casing 23 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 . The fitting portion 61 is open at the upper surface 56a of the outer casing main body 56 and extends in the thickness direction Z1. The fitting portion 61 is a groove-shaped portion that is formed in a D shape in plan view. When the housing 23 is fitted to the fitting portion 61, the displacement direction of the housing 23 with respect to the D-sub connector 50 is a predetermined fitting direction D3. This fitting direction D3 is parallel to the thickness direction Z1. In other words, the fitting portion 61 can be fitted to the casing 23 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 that is displaced in the fitting direction D3. The fitting direction D3 and the outer casing 51 intersect (vertical) with respect to the displacement direction (the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the casing 2.

In the present embodiment, the fitting portion 61 does not penetrate the casing main body 56, and the casing 23 can be supported by the bottom portion 61b of the fitting portion 61. The housing 23 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is fitted to the fitting portion 61, and the respective contacts 22 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 are also disposed in the fitting portion 61. . The fitting portion 61 is disposed to surround the housing portion 62.

The accommodating portion 62 is provided as a portion that houses the plurality of contacts 53. In the present embodiment, the accommodating portion 62 is formed in a block shape and formed in a D shape in plan view. The accommodating portion 62 has a plurality of accommodating hole portions 64.

The accommodating hole portion 64 is provided as a portion that houses and holds the contact 53. The number of the accommodating hole portions 64 is the same as the number of poles of the wire harness 40, and one accommodating hole portion 64 accommodates one contact 53.

The housing hole portions 64 are arranged along the plurality of rows 65 (65a, 65b, 65c). Each column 65 (65a, 65b, 65c) extends along the longitudinal direction Y1. Further, each of the columns 65 (65a, 65b, 65c) is arranged in the lateral direction X1. That is, the extending direction of each of the columns 65 (65a, 65b, 65c) is the longitudinal direction Y1. Further, the arrangement direction of each of the columns 65 (65a, 65b, 65c) is the lateral direction X1. The direction perpendicular to both the longitudinal direction Y1 and the lateral direction X1 is the thickness direction Z1.

In the present embodiment, the accommodation hole portion 64 is formed in the same number in each of the rows 65 (65a, 65b, 65c). In each of the rows 65 (65a, 65b, 65c), the accommodation hole portions 64 are arranged at equal intervals along the longitudinal direction Y1. Further, the housing hole portions 64 are arranged at equal intervals in the lateral direction X1. That is, the interval of the accommodation hole portion 64 in the lateral direction X1 is set to a fixed interval.

The housing hole portions 64 are arranged in a staggered manner. Specifically, in the adjacent rows 65 (65a and 65b, and 65b and 65c), the positions of the accommodation hole portions 64 in the longitudinal direction Y1 are shifted. In the present embodiment, each of the accommodation hole portions 64 of the rows 65a and 65c and the respective accommodation hole portions 64 of the rows 65b are arranged to be shifted by a half pitch in the longitudinal direction Y1.

Each of the accommodation hole portions 64 has the same structure as each other. Storage The hole portion 64 penetrates the case main body 56 in the thickness direction Z1 (the fitting direction D3).

The housing hole portion 64 has a first portion 64a and a second portion 64b.

The first portion 64a is provided as a portion that is open at the upper surface 56a of the outer casing main body 56. A chamfered portion is provided at an edge of the portion of the first portion 64a that is open on the upper surface 56a. According to this configuration, the contact 22 displaced in the fitting direction D3 can be guided to the inside of the first portion 64a.

The first portion 64a has a step portion 64c disposed adjacent to the chamfered portion. The step portion 64c is disposed at a position facing the fitting direction D3 from the chamfered portion. The stepped portion 64c expands in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction Z1 and functions as a stopper that prevents the contact 53 from coming off the receiving hole portion 64. The first portion 64a and the second portion 64b are continuous.

The second portion 64b is provided as a portion of the fixing piece portion 69 to be described later of the fixed contact 53. In the present embodiment, the second portion 64b extends in the thickness direction Z1 and is opened at the bottom portion 56b of the casing main body 56. The second portion 64b does not penetrate the case main body 56, and is not visible from the outside of the case 51 when the D-sub connector 50 is viewed in a plan view. On the other hand, sliding members 63 and 63 are disposed outside the outer casing 51.

As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, 6A, 6B, 7A to 7C, and 8 , the sliding members 63 and 63 are housed in the second connector in the casing 2 in the D-sub connector 50. The portion 17 is provided by the portions guided by the guiding portions 17c and 17c at the time of storage. Further, the slide members 63 and 63 are provided as portions that are guided by the guide portions 17c and 17c when the D-sub connector 50 is pulled out from the second connector housing portion 17. Thus, when the casing 51 is housed in the casing 2 and the casing 51 is pulled out from the casing 2, the sliding members 63, 63 The displacement with respect to the frame 2 is guided. The sliding members 63, 63 are convex portions of both end portions of the outer casing main body 56 disposed in the longitudinal direction Y1, and are elongated and elongated in the lateral direction X1.

In the present embodiment, the sliding members 63, 63 extend over the entire range of the casing main body 56 in the lateral direction X1. Further, the sliding members 63, 63 may be disposed only in a part of the casing main body 56 in the lateral direction X1.

The sliding members 63 and 63 are formed in a shape that can be fitted to the guiding portions 17c and 17c. In the present embodiment, when the D-sub connector 50 is viewed from the front, the sliding members 63 and 63 are formed in a rectangular shape, and can be fitted in the rectangular grooves of the corresponding guiding portions 17c and 17c.

The sliding members 63, 63 have convex portions 63a, 63a. The convex portions 63a and 63a are small-plate-shaped projections formed on the outer side surfaces of the sliding members 63 and 63. The convex portions 63a and 63a are provided to be in frictional contact with the inner side surfaces of the guide portions 17c and 17c of the second connector housing portion 17. By this frictional contact, the D-sub connector 50 can be held not to move in the second connector housing portion 17. A lid body 57 is attached to the outer casing main body 56 having the above configuration.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 10, the lid body 57 is provided to cover the bottom surface of the outer casing main body 56. The lid body 57 is formed in a flat plate shape. The thickness of the cover 57 is set to be smaller than the thickness of the outer casing main body 56. The lid body 57 is fixed to the bottom portion 56b of the outer casing main body 56 using a fixing member such as an adhesive.

The lid body 57 has a first portion 57a and a second portion 57b which are arranged in the lateral direction X1.

The first portion 57a covers a portion of the outer casing main body 56 other than the sliding members 63, 63 when viewed from the bottom (Fig. 6B). The second portion 57b extends from the casing main body 56 toward the first direction D1 side as viewed from the bottom. Part 2 The length of the minute 57b in the longitudinal direction Y1 is set to be the same as the length of the substrate 54 in the longitudinal direction Y1. The second portion 64b is coupled to the enclosing member 58.

The sealing member 58 is provided as a member that encloses a part of the substrate 54 and the other end portion of the multi-core cable 42 and the grounding strips 55 and 55. The sealing member 58 is formed by injection molding or the like.

The sealing member 58 has a tubular portion (guide portion) 66 and an enclosing member main body 67.

The cylindrical portion 66 is provided to guide the direction of the core wire 42b (multi-core cable 42) electrically connected to the respective contacts 53. The tubular portion 66 is formed in a tubular shape that surrounds the covering portion 42a at the other end portion of the multi-core cable 42, and is fixed to the covering portion 42a. The cylindrical portion 66 guides the orientation of the core wire 42b such that the core wire 42b extends from the outer casing 51 in a direction intersecting the fitting direction D3 (in the first embodiment, the first direction D1 perpendicular to the fitting direction D3). When the D-sub connector 50 is viewed from the rear view (FIG. 7C), the tubular portion 66 is disposed not to be exposed from the outer casing 51. The enclosed member main body 67 is provided in a continuous manner with the tubular portion 66.

The sealing member main body 67 is formed in an elongated block shape in the longitudinal direction Y1 and has an outer shape of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The enclosed member main body 67 is adjacent to the outer casing main body 56 in the lateral direction X1 and is coupled to one side surface of the outer casing main body 56. Further, the sealing member main body 67 is disposed so as to cover the second portion 57b of the lid body 57 from one side (upper side) in the thickness direction Z1.

A recess 67a is formed in the bottom of the sealing member main body 67. The recess 67a accommodates the second portion 57b of the lid 57 and a part of the substrate 54. In the present embodiment, the bottom surface of the sealing member main body 67 and the bottom surface of the lid body 57 are arranged on the same plane. The enclosed member main body 67 is viewed from the bottom as viewed from the bottom The third side surrounds the second portion 57b of the cover 57. Further, the upper surface of the enclosed member main body 67 and the upper surface 56a of the outer casing main body 56 are arranged on the same plane.

According to the above configuration, the thickness L1 of the outer casing 51 (the thickness of the D-sub connector 50) is set smaller than the length L2 (L1 < L2) of the fitting portion 61 in the lateral direction X1. According to this configuration, the length (thickness L1) of the D-sub connector 50 in the vertical direction when the upper surface 56a of the outer casing main body 56 is made horizontal is remarkably reduced. The thickness L1 of the outer casing 51 is also smaller than the thickness L3 (see FIG. 2B) of the frame 2 at the portion where the opening 2d is formed (L1 < L3). According to this configuration, even the D-sub connector 50 having a long length in the lateral direction X1 can be housed in the thin casing 2. A plurality of contacts 53 are supported by such a housing 51.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view of the contact member 53. Referring to FIGS. 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11, each of the contacts 53 is provided for electrical connection with the contact 22 corresponding to the counterpart D-sub connector 20.

Each of the housing hole portions 64 of the outer casing 51 is provided with a contact member 53. That is, the contacts 53 are respectively disposed in the columns 65 (65a, 65b, 65c) which are parallel to each other. Further, a plurality of (five in the present embodiment) contact members 53 are disposed in each of the rows 65 (65a, 65b, 65c). Also, in the adjacent columns (65a and 65b, and 65b and 65c), the position of the contact member 53 in the longitudinal direction Y1 is shifted by a half pitch.

Each of the contacts 53 has the same structure as each other. The contact 53 is an integrally molded product formed by press working a conductive plate member. The contact member 53 is made of, for example, a copper alloy. Further, a plating treatment such as tin plating or gold plating is performed on the surface of the contact member 53.

The contact member 53 has a base portion 68, a fixing piece portion 69, a pair of elastic piece portions 70, 70, and a substrate connecting sheet 71.

The base portion 68 is provided as a base portion of the contact member 53. In the present embodiment, the base portion 68 is formed in a U shape in plan view. The base portion 68 is disposed at a bottom side portion of each of the first portion 64a and the second portion 64b of the accommodation hole portion 64. The fixing piece portion 69 extends from a portion of the base portion 68 that is disposed on the second portion 64b.

The fixing piece portion 69 is provided as a portion that is fixed to the outer casing 51. The fixing piece portion 69 extends from the base portion 68 toward the upper surface 56a side of the outer casing 51, and is housed in the second portion 64b of the housing hole portion 64. The pair of edge portions extending in the thickness direction Z1 of the fixing piece portion 69 are respectively formed with convex portions 72 and 72. The convex portions 72 and 72 are pressed to contact the inner side surface of the second portion 64b of the accommodation hole portion 64. Thereby, the fixing piece portion 69 is press-fitted and fixed to the second portion 64b. The pair of elastic piece portions 70, 70 are disposed adjacent to the fixing piece portion 69.

The pair of elastic piece portions 70, 70 are provided as a portion that directly contacts the contact 22 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20. The pair of elastic piece portions 70, 70 extend from the mutually parallel portions of the base portion 68 toward the upper surface 56a side of the outer casing 51. The pair of elastic piece portions 70, 70 face each other so as to sandwich the contact member 22 corresponding to the counterpart D-sub connector 20.

The pair of elastic piece portions 70 and 70 are disposed in the first portion 64a of the accommodation hole portion 64, and face the step portion 64c of the accommodation hole portion 64 in the thickness direction Z1. Thereby, the pair of elastic piece parts 70 and 70 can be in contact with the step part 64c when receiving an external force in the opposite direction to the fitting direction D3. Thereby, excessive deformation of the pair of elastic piece portions 70, 70 is suppressed.

And, a pair of elastic piece portions 70, 70 and a fixing piece portion 69 are The positions in the thickness direction Z1 are the same. In other words, the pair of elastic piece portions 70, 70 and the fixing piece portion 69 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction Z1. Thereby, the length of the contact member 53 in the thickness direction Z1 can be further shortened, so that the thickness of the D-sub connector 50 can be further reduced. The board connecting piece 71 is arranged to be aligned with the pair of elastic piece parts 70 and 70 in the thickness direction Z1.

The substrate connecting sheet 71 is provided as a portion bonded to the substrate 54. The board connecting piece 71 is a small piece-like portion that extends from one edge portion of the base portion 68 toward the substrate 54. In the present embodiment, as shown in detail in FIG. 8, the substrate connecting sheet 71 is formed in a crank shape, and extends in a direction parallel to the thickness direction Z1 after extending perpendicularly to the thickness direction Z1. The front end portion of the substrate connecting sheet 71 penetrates the substrate 54.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 10, the substrate 54 is provided to electrically connect the plurality of contacts 53 and the corresponding core wires 42b. Further, the substrate 54 is provided to electrically connect the casing 52 and the ground bar 55 (a plurality of mask wires 42d to be described later).

The substrate 54 is, for example, a rectangular plate-shaped member formed using a printed wiring substrate. The thickness of the substrate 54 is set to be smaller than the thickness of the cover 57. In the longitudinal direction Y1, the length of the substrate 54 is set to be the same as the length of the second portion 57b of the lid 57. As shown in detail in FIG. 10, the length of the substrate 54 is set to be shorter than the length of the cover 57 in the lateral direction X1.

The substrate 54 is disposed within the outer casing 51. Specifically, as shown in detail in FIGS. 8 and 10, the substrate 54 is placed on the cover 57. Further, a part of the substrate 54 is housed in a recess 56e formed in the bottom surface of the casing main body 56. And, the remaining portion of the substrate 54 is housed in The recessed portion 67a of the bottom surface of the member main body 67 is enclosed.

A plurality of first through holes 73, a plurality of second through holes 74, a plurality of signal terminal portions 75, and a ground terminal 76 are formed on the substrate 54.

The first through hole 73 is provided as a portion for inserting the substrate connecting sheet 71 of the contact 53. The number of the first through holes 73 is the same as the number of the contacts 53. Each of the first through holes 73 is disposed at a position where the corresponding substrate connecting sheet 71 can be inserted. The corresponding substrate connecting sheets 71 are inserted into the respective first through holes 73. Each of the first through holes 73 and the corresponding substrate connecting sheets 71 are fixed to each other by a solder member. The front end of the substrate connecting sheet 71 is located in the groove portion 57c formed on the upper surface of the lid body 57. Thereby, the thickness L1 of the D-sub connector 50 can be made thinner.

The plurality of first through holes 73 are connected to the corresponding signal terminal portions 75 via conductor patterns (not shown) in the substrate 54.

The signal terminal portion 75 is a terminal portion that is disposed on one of the main surfaces 54a of the substrate 54 near one edge of the substrate 54. In addition, the main surface 54a refers to one of a pair of flat surfaces of the substrate 54. The signal terminal portion 75 is disposed at equal intervals in a direction in which one edge portion of the substrate 54 extends (in the present embodiment, the longitudinal direction Y1). The number of signal terminal portions 75 is the same as the number of poles of the wire harness 40. In the present embodiment, the plurality of signal terminal portions 75 and the plurality of first through holes 73 are arranged in the lateral direction X1. The ground terminal 76 is disposed adjacent to the signal terminal portion 75.

The ground terminal 76 is provided as a terminal that receives a noise signal or the like captured by the casing 52. The ground terminal 76 is disposed in an edge portion of the main surface 54a of the substrate 54 near the substrate 54. The number of ground terminals 76 is one. The ground terminal 76 extends elongately in a direction in which one edge portion of the substrate 54 extends (in the present embodiment, the longitudinal direction Y1).

The ground terminal 76 is substantially disposed on the same plane as the signal terminal portion 75. Further, the ground terminal 76 is disposed between one edge portion of the substrate 54 and the signal terminal portion 75. The ground terminal 76 is electrically connected to each of the second through holes 74 via a conductor pattern (not shown) formed on the substrate 54.

The second through hole 74 is provided to electrically connect the ground terminal 76 and the case 52. The number of the second through holes 74 is the same as the number of the substrate connecting sheets 78 to be described later of the casing 52. Further, the second through hole 74 is formed at a position corresponding to the position of the substrate connecting sheet 78. In the present embodiment, the second through holes 74 are disposed at two places separated in the longitudinal direction Y1, and are disposed at two places (four in total) which are separated in the lateral direction X1.

The first through hole 73 is disposed between the second through holes 74 in the lateral direction X1. Each of the second through holes 74 is a long hole elongated in the longitudinal direction Y1. The casing 52 is fixed by the second through hole 74 having the above structure.

The housing 52 is provided as a mask member surrounding the periphery of the contact 53. The casing 52 is formed, for example, by press working a plate-shaped metal plate, and has a D-shape in plan view. The casing 52 has an annular casing main body 77 and a plurality of substrate connecting sheets 78 projecting from the casing main body 77.

The case main body 77 is wound around the outer peripheral portion of the housing portion 62 of the outer casing main body 56. The casing 23 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 can be inserted between the casing main body 77 and the fitting portion 61. The substrate connecting sheet 78 protrudes from the lower portion of the casing main body 77.

A plurality of sheets 78 for substrate connection are provided (four in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, a plurality of substrate connecting sheets 78 are arranged at intervals. Each of the substrate connecting sheets 78 penetrates through the outer casing main body 56. A through hole (not shown) is inserted into the corresponding second through hole 74. Each of the substrate connecting sheets 78 is fixed to the corresponding second through hole 74 by a solder member (not shown), and is electrically connected to the second through hole 74.

Next, the structure related to the combination of the D-sub connector 50 having the above structure and the multi-core cable 42 will be described.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the periphery of the other end portion of the substrate 54 of the D-sub connector 50 and the multi-core cable 42. Referring to Fig. 12, a plurality of core wires 42b of the multi-core cable 42 are covered by an insulating cylinder 42c except for both end portions. An insulating cylinder 42c is provided on each of the core wires 42b. Further, a mask line 42d is wound around the outer peripheral portion of each of the insulating cylinders 42c. A mask line 42d is provided on each of the insulating cylinders 42c. The mask line 42d is covered by the covering portion 42a.

The other end portion of each of the core wires 42b is attached (fixed) to the corresponding signal terminal portion 75 by a solder member or the like (not shown), and is electrically connected to the signal terminal portion 75. These other end portions are arranged in parallel with the main surface 54a of the substrate 54 in the signal terminal portion 75. Each of the mask wires 42d is short-circuited by the ground bar 55. The ground bar 55 is provided with a pair in this embodiment.

Each of the grounding bars 55, 55 is a metal plate elongated in the longitudinal direction Y1 and arranged in parallel with the main surface 54a. Each of the mask wires 42d is held by a pair of grounding bars 55, 55. One of the ground bars 55 is in contact with the ground terminal 76.

Referring to FIGS. 5, 9, and 12, the other ends of the respective grounding bars 55, 55 and the multi-core cable 42 are embedded in the sealing member 58, and held by the sealing member 58. According to the above configuration, the noise signal from the casing 52 is released into the mask line 42d through the casing 52, the second through hole 74, the ground terminal 76, and the grounding bars 55, 55.

Further, each of the contacts 53 is electrically connected to the corresponding core wire 42b via the corresponding first through hole 73 and the corresponding signal terminal portion 75. Further, each of the core wires 42b extends from the tubular portion 66 of the sealing member 58 of the outer casing 51 in a direction intersecting the fitting direction D3. Specifically, in the present embodiment, each of the core wires 42b extends from the tubular portion 66 in a direction perpendicular to the fitting direction D3.

The above is the structure of the connector connection structure 10. Next, the operation of the connector connection structure 10 will be described. Specifically, (1) the operation of pulling out and inserting the D-sub connector 50 from the casing 2 and inserting the casing 2, and (2) the insertion and removal of the D-sub connector 50 and the counterpart D-sub connector 20 action.

[(1) The action of pulling the D-sub connector out of the frame and inserting it into the frame]

FIG. 13A is a plan view of the connector connection structure 10, showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50 is pulled out from the housing 2. FIG. 13B is a plan view of the connector connection structure 10, showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50 is housed in the casing 2.

As shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 13B, the D-sub connector 50 is housed in the second connector housing portion 17 when not in use. In this case, the one side portion 56d of the casing main body 56 in the D-sub connector 50 is exposed from the second connector housing portion 17. However, other portions of the D-sub connector 50 are hidden within the housing 2. That is, the fitting portion 61 and the like are disposed to be hidden in the casing 2 . The sliding members 63 and 63 of the D-sub connector 50 are fitted to the corresponding guiding portions 17c and 17c, and the D-sub connector 50 is held in the second connector housing portion 17. In this state, the upper surface 56a of the casing main body 56 extends in parallel with the main surface of the circuit board 11. That is, the fitting on the upper surface 56a The portion 61 is disposed in the second connector housing portion 17 in a horizontally placed state.

Further, the sealing member main body 67 of the D-sub connector 50 is supported by the blocking portion 17d of the second connector housing portion 17. Thereby, the D-sub connector 50 is positioned in the first direction D1. Further, the tubular portion 66 of the enclosing member 58 is inserted into the through hole portion 18. The multi-core cable 42 is disposed in the first connector housing portion 16 and the second connector housing portion 17, and a part of the multi-core cable 42 is disposed in the space 29 of the first connector housing portion 16. In the first connector housing portion 16, the multi-core cable 42 is guided by the pin 28 to be arranged in a serpentine shape, thereby suppressing excessive deflection.

When the D-sub connector 50 is used, the operator grips the outer casing 51 of the D-sub connector 50 with a finger or the like to displace the D-sub connector 50 in the second direction D2. Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 13A, the D-sub connector 50 is pulled out to the outside of the casing 2. When the amount of pulling out of the D-sub connector 50 reaches a predetermined value, the restricting member 43 is supported by the partition wall 16b. Thus, the D-sub connector 50 cannot be pulled out continuously. At this time, the force that the operator acts on the D-sub connector 50 is received by the restricting member 43 via the multi-core cable 42, and thus the force can be suppressed from being transmitted to the receptacle connector 12.

On the other hand, when the D-sub connector 50 is housed in the second connector housing portion 17, the operator arranges the D-sub connector 50 so as to face the second connector housing portion 17. Then, the operator shifts the D-sub connector 50 to the first direction D1. Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 13B, the sliding members 63, 63 of the D-sub connector 50 and the guide portions 17c, 17c are fitted. Next, the D-sub connector 50 is housed in the second connector housing portion 17 in the housing 2 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, the D-sub connector 50 is housed. In the second connector housing portion 17, the multi-core cable 42 may be twisted so that the upper surface 56a of the outer casing 51 faces downward. In this case, the pair of slide members 63, 63 of the D-sub connector 50 are fitted to the corresponding guide portions 17c, 17c. Thereby, the D-sub connector 50 can be accommodated in the 2nd connector accommodating part 17.

[(2) Insertion and removal between the D-sub connector and the counterpart D-sub connector]

Next, the insertion and removal operation between the D-sub connector 50 and the counterpart D-sub connector 20 will be described. In a state where the D-sub connector 50 is pulled out from the second connector housing portion 17, the operator inserts the counterpart D-sub connector 20 with respect to the D-sub connector 50 as shown in FIG. The direction D3 is shifted, thereby connecting the counterpart D-sub connector 20 to the D-sub connector 50.

Thereby, the housing 23 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is fitted into the fitting portion 61 of the D-sub connector 50. Thereby, the housing 23 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is fitted into the housing 52 and electrically connected to the housing 52.

Further, the respective contacts 22 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 are inserted into the housing hole portions 64 corresponding to the housing portions 62 of the D-sub connector 50. Thereby, each of the contacts 22 is sandwiched by the pair of elastic pieces 70, 70 of the corresponding contact 53. As a result, the respective contacts 22 and the corresponding contacts 53 are electrically connected. In this way, the accommodating portion 62 accommodates the contact 53 so as to allow electrical connection between the contact 22 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 fitted to the mating portion 61 and the corresponding contact 53.

The counterpart D-sub connector 20 utilizes the fitting of the housing 23 to the housing 52 and the fitting of the respective contacts 22 to the corresponding contacts 53. The bonding force formed is maintained in a state of being connected to the D-sub connector 50.

In this state, the image signal from the GPU 9 (refer to FIG. 2A) is transmitted to the corresponding core wire 42b through the circuit substrate 11, the receptacle connector 12, and the plug connector 41 shown in FIG. The image signals are then transmitted from the respective core wires 42b shown in FIG. 12 to the corresponding signal terminal portions 75, and are also output from the corresponding first through holes 73 via the corresponding contacts 53, the contacts 22, etc., as shown in FIG. An image display device not shown. Thereby, the image display device can display an image specified by the image signal described above.

When the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is detached from the D-sub connector 50, the operator shifts the counterpart D-sub connector 20 in the opposite direction to the fitting direction D3, thereby the other side D- The sub connector 20 is pulled out from the D-sub connector 50.

As described above, according to the wire harness 40 of the present embodiment, the direction in which each of the core wires 42b (the multi-core cable 42) extends from the sealing member 58 of the outer casing 51 is a direction intersecting (vertical) with the fitting direction D3. According to this configuration, when the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is fitted to the fitting portion 61 of the outer casing 51 of the D-sub connector 50, it is possible to prevent the respective core wires 42b from being hindered. More specifically, each of the core wires 42b extends from the sealing member main body 67 in a direction intersecting the fitting direction D3, so that it is possible to suppress covering the bottom surface of the D-sub connector 50. Therefore, when the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is pushed into the fitting portion 61, the bottom surface of the casing 51 can be easily pressed by the operator's hand or the floor. As a result, it is easy to push the counterpart D-sub connector 20 into the fitting portion 61. Thereby, it is easy to fit the counterpart D-sub connector 20 to the fitting portion 61 of the outer casing 51 of the D-sub connector 50. In particular, a plurality of contacts 53 are required in the D-sub connector 50. The contact 22 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20 is connected, so that the force required to push the counterpart D-sub connector 20 into the fitting portion 61 of the D-sub connector 50 is increased. Therefore, the effect of easily pushing the counterpart D-sub connector 20 into the fitting portion 61 is remarkable. According to the above, the wire harness 40 that connects the counterpart D-sub connector 20 and the D-sub connector 50 can be provided.

Further, according to the wire harness 40, in the D-sub connector 50, the thickness L1 of the outer casing 51 is set to be smaller than the length L2 of the fitting portion 61 in the lateral direction X1. According to this configuration, the thickness L1 of the outer casing 51 (D-sub connector 50) can be made thinner. As a result, the outer casing 51 can be easily handled. Therefore, even in a narrow place, it is relatively easy to connect the counterpart D-sub connector 20 to the outer casing 51 of the D-sub connector 50. Further, since the outer casing 51 can be made thinner, the outer casing 51 (the D-sub connector 50) can be housed in a thinner space. Thereby, the frame 2 in which the D-sub connector 50 is housed can be made thinner. As a result, the thickness of the PC 1 can be further reduced.

Further, according to the wire harness 40, the core wire 42b is covered by the insulating covering portion 42a. According to this configuration, the operation of the core wire 42b can be performed relatively easily. Further, since the core wire 42b is covered, it can be used both inside and outside the casing 2. Therefore, the versatility of the wire harness 40 can be further improved.

Further, according to the wire harness 40, the substrate 54 of the D-sub connector 50 electrically connects the plurality of contacts 53 and the corresponding core wires 42b. According to this configuration, the respective core wires 42b are not directly connected to the corresponding contact members 53. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the layout of the other end portion of each of the core wires 42b. By degree. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to relatively easily realize a configuration in which the respective core wires 42b are extended from the outer casing 51 in a direction intersecting (vertical) with the fitting direction D3.

Further, according to the wire harness 40, in each of the signal terminal portions 75, the other end portion of each of the core wires 42b is arranged in parallel with the main surface 54a of the substrate 54. According to this configuration, in the vicinity of the outer casing 51, the thickness of the space occupied by the plurality of core wires 42b and the substrate 54 as a whole can be further reduced. As a result, the outer casing 51 can be made thinner.

Further, according to the connector connection structure 10, the position of the D-sub connector 50 with respect to the housing 2 can be easily changed. Therefore, the degree of freedom in connection with the D-sub connector 50 and the counterpart D-sub connector 20 can be further improved.

Further, according to the connector connection structure 10, the D-sub connector 50 that requires a large space to be connected to the counterpart D-sub connector 20 by having a plurality of contacts 53 can easily change the position with respect to the frame 2. . Therefore, the degree of freedom in connection with the D-sub connector 50 and the counterpart D-sub connector 20 can be further improved.

Further, when the D-sub connector 50 is not in use, the D-sub connector 50 is housed in the second connector housing portion 17 in the housing 2. Therefore, the external contact of the D-sub connector 50 with the casing 2 is suppressed, so that the external force acting on the D-sub connector 50 can be further reduced. Further, when the D-sub connector 50 is used, the D-sub connector 50 is pulled out from the second connector housing portion 17 and connected to the counterpart D-sub connector 20. Further, the D-sub connector 50 is connected to the circuit board 11 supported by the housing 2 via a flexible core wire 42b or the like. Therefore, an external force acts on the D-sub connector 50. At this time, each of the core wires 42b is deflected by the external force, whereby the external force is released. Therefore, even when the D-sub connector 50 is pulled out from the first connector housing portion 16, the external force acting on the D-sub connector 50 can be further reduced.

Further, according to the connector connection structure 10, when the D-sub connector 50 is housed in the housing 2, the fitting portion 61 of the D-sub connector 50 is disposed to be hidden in the housing 2. According to this configuration, the fitting portion 61 of the D-sub connector 50 is disposed to be hidden in the casing 2, whereby unnecessary external force can be suppressed from acting on the fitting portion 61. More specifically, for example, when the D-sub connector 50 is not used, it is possible to suppress the foreign matter from contacting the fitting portion 61. Therefore, damage of the D-sub connector 50 can be suppressed.

Further, according to the connector connection structure 10, the D-sub connector 50 can be housed in the housing 2 by displacing the housing 51 of the D-sub connector 50 in the first direction D1 along the guide portions 17c and 17c. . Therefore, the operator can easily perform the work of accommodating the D-sub connector 50 in the casing 2. Further, the guide portions 17c and 17c can be held by the outer casing 51. Therefore, when the D-sub connector 50 is not used, the guide portions 17c and 17c can hold the D-sub connector 50 in the casing 2.

Further, according to the connector connection structure 10, a restriction member 43 for restricting the amount of pulling out of the D-sub connector 50 from the frame 2 is provided. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the amount of pulling out of each of the core wires 42b from the frame 2 to be excessive. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an excessive tensile force from acting between the respective core wires 42b and the circuit substrate 11 supported by the frame 2, and thus it is possible to more reliably suppress the core wires 42b, the circuit substrate 11, the receptacle connector 12, and the plug connection. The damage of the device 41.

According to the above, the degree of freedom in connection with the D-sub connector 50 that the PC 1 has can be further improved.

[Second Embodiment]

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, the configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be described in detail.

Fig. 15A is a perspective view showing a main portion of a connector connecting structure 10A according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which the D-sub connector 50A is pulled out from the casing 2. FIG. 15B is a perspective view showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50A is housed in the casing 2. Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XVI-XVI of Figure 15A. Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XVII-XVII in Figure 15A.

Referring to FIGS. 15A, 15B, 16 and 17, the connector connection structure 10A differs from the connector connection structure 10 mainly in the structure of the second connector housing portion 17A and the configuration of the D-sub connector 50A.

The interval between the pair of side walls 17a and 17a of the second connector housing portion 17A is set to an interval at which the D-sub connector 50A can be housed. In the present embodiment, the direction of the D-sub connector 50A with respect to the housing 2 is arranged such that the direction of the D-sub connector 50 with respect to the housing 2 is 90° in plan view.

The D-sub connector 50A has a housing 51A, a housing 52, a plurality of contacts 53, a substrate 54A, and a ground bar 55 (not shown).

The second connection is made in the D-sub connector 50A along the second direction D2 In a state in which the connector housing portion 17A is pulled out, the casing main body 56A is disposed such that the longitudinal direction Y1 is parallel to the first direction D1.

The outer casing 51A has a casing main body 56A, a lid body 57A, and an enclosing member 58A.

The sliding members 63A, 63A of the outer casing main body 56A are disposed at a pair of end portions of the outer casing main body 56A in the lateral direction X1. In the present embodiment, the sliding members 63A, 63A extend along the entire range of the casing main body 56A in the longitudinal direction Y1. When the D-sub connector 50A is housed in the second connector housing portion 17A, the D-sub connection is performed in a state where the sliding members 63A and 63A are fitted to the guiding portions 17c and 17c of the second connector housing portion 17A. The device 50A is displaced in the first direction D1. Thereby, the D-sub connector 50A is housed in the second connector housing portion 17A as shown in FIG. 15B.

The lid body 57A of the outer casing main body 56A is formed in a rectangular plate shape elongated in the longitudinal direction Y1. The lid body 57A covers a portion other than the sliding members 63A, 63A in the casing main body 56A when viewed from the bottom. A part of the lid body 57A extends from the casing main body 56A in the first direction D1 and is coupled to the sealing member main body 67A.

The sealing member main body 67A is coupled to the lid body 57A and the outer casing main body 56A. More specifically, the sealing member main body 67A is coupled to the upper surface of the lid body 57A. Further, the enclosed member main body 67A is adjacent to the outer casing main body 56A in the longitudinal direction Y1, and is coupled to the outer casing main body 56A. The sealing member main body 67A, the outer casing main body 56A, and the lid body 57A cooperate to accommodate the substrate 54A.

The substrate 54A is formed in a rectangular plate shape elongated in the longitudinal direction Y1. The substrate 54A is housed in a concave portion 67aA formed at the bottom of the sealing member main body 67A and a concave portion 56eA formed at the bottom of the outer casing main body 56A. The bottom surface of the substrate 54A is covered by the lid 57A.

According to the above configuration, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the same effects as those of the first embodiment of the present invention can be exhibited.

[Third embodiment]

Fig. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the D-sub connector 50B and the like. 19A is a plan view of the D-sub connector 50B, and FIG. 19B is a bottom view of the D-sub connector 50B. 20A is a side view of the D-sub connector 50B, FIG. 20B is a front view of the D-sub connector 50B, and FIG. 20C is a rear view of the D-sub connector 50B.

Fig. 21 is a side view showing a part of the D-sub connector 50B in a cross section. Figure 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XXII-XXII in Figure 19A. Fig. 23 is a side view showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50B and the counterpart D-sub connector 20B are connected, and is partially cut away and displayed. Fig. 24 is a front elevational view showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50B and the counterpart D-sub connector 20B are connected, and is partially cut away and displayed.

Referring to Figs. 18 to 24, in the third embodiment of the present patent, the D-sub connector 50 is replaced with a D-sub connector 50B. In the third embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof will be omitted. The D-sub connector 50B is configured to be housed in a second connector housing portion (not shown). Before explaining the D-sub connector 50B in detail, the configuration of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B will be described.

The counterpart D-sub connector 20B is connected to the multi-core cable 27B. The counterpart D-sub connector 20B has a housing 21B and a plurality of contacts 22B The housing 23B and the screw member 24.

Each of the contacts 22B is formed using a material having electrical conductivity and has a pair of elastic pieces. The contact 22B is surrounded by the housing 23B. Next, the detailed structure of the D-sub connector 50B will be described.

The D-sub connector 50B is provided as a 9-pole connector. Corresponding to this, the multi-core cable 42B has nine core wires 42b. The D-sub connector 50B has a housing 51B, a housing 52B, a plurality of contacts 53B, a substrate 54B, grounding bars 55, 55, a retaining member 83, a washer 84, and a nut 85.

The outer casing 51B is provided to be coupled to the counterpart D-sub connector 20B. The casing 51B houses the casing 52B, the plurality of contacts 53B, the substrate 54B, the grounding bars 55, 55, the retaining member 83, the washer 84, and the nut 85. The outer casing 51B is formed in a flat rectangular shape as a whole. The outer casing 51B is elongated in the first direction D1 in a state where the multi-core cable 42B extends straight in the first direction D1. In this case, the longitudinal direction Y1 is parallel to the first direction D1.

The outer casing 51B has a casing main body 56B, a lid body 57B, and an enclosing member 58B.

The casing main body 56B has a fitting portion 61B, a accommodating portion 62B, sliding members 63B, 63B, and retaining member holding portions 79, 79.

The fitting portion 61B is provided as a portion that is fitted to the casing 23B of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B. The fitting portion 61B extends in the thickness direction Z1 and is open at the upper surface 56a of the outer casing main body 56B. The fitting portion 61B is a concave portion formed in a D shape in a plan view, and can be fitted to the casing 23B of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B via the casing 52B. According to the above configuration, the fitting portion 61B can be displaced along the fitting direction D3 The housing 23B of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B is fitted.

In the present embodiment, the fitting portion 61B does not penetrate the casing main body 56B, and the casing 23B can be supported by the bottom of the casing main body 56B. By fitting the casing 23B of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B and the fitting portion 61B, the respective contacts 22B of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B are also disposed in the fitting portion 61B. The contact 53B fitted to the contact 22B is housed in the accommodating portion 62B.

In the present embodiment, the accommodating portion 62B is formed in a D shape in plan view. The accommodating portion 62B accommodates the respective contacts 53B so as to allow electrical connection between the respective contacts 22B of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B that is fitted to the fitting portion 61B and the corresponding contact 53B.

The accommodating portion 62B has a peripheral wall 81 and a bottom wall 82.

The peripheral wall 81 is an annular wall portion that is formed in a D shape in plan view. The peripheral wall 81 is also a fitting portion 61B. That is, the portion where the peripheral wall 81 is formed is also a portion where the fitting portion 61B is formed. The peripheral wall 81 is open at the upper surface 56a of the outer casing main body 56B. The bottom of the peripheral wall 81 is continuous with the bottom wall 82.

The bottom wall 82 is a portion that extends perpendicularly to the thickness direction Z1 and is disposed to cover the bottom of the peripheral wall 81. A plurality of accommodation hole portions 64B are formed in the bottom wall 82.

The accommodating hole portion 64B is provided as a portion that accommodates a part of each of the contacts 53B and holds the respective contacts 53B. The number of the accommodating hole portions 64B is the same as the number of poles of the D-sub connector 50B (nine in the present embodiment), and one accommodating hole portion 64B accommodates one contact 53B.

The accommodating hole portion 64B is disposed in a plurality of rows 65B (65aB, 65bB), and is arranged in a staggered manner as a whole. 5 in the column 65aB The accommodation hole portion 64B is disposed at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction Y1. Further, four storage hole portions 64B are formed in the row 65bB, and these accommodation hole portions 64B are arranged at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction Y1.

Each of the accommodation hole portions 64B has the same structure as each other. The accommodation hole portion 64B penetrates the bottom wall 82 in the thickness direction Z1 (the fitting direction D3).

The housing hole portion 64B has a first portion 64aB and a second portion 64bB.

The first portion 64aB is open at the fitting portion 61B. The first portion 64aB is penetrated by a needle-shaped portion 86 which will be described later of the contact 53B. The second portion 64bB is formed on the downstream side in the fitting direction D3 from the first portion 64aB.

The size of the second portion 64bB is larger than the size of the first portion 64aB. The second portion 64bB has a step portion 64cB. The stepped portion 64cB expands in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction Z1 and functions as a stopper that prevents the contact 53B from coming off the receiving hole portion 64B.

The second portion 64bB is provided as a portion of the base portion 68B which will be described later, which accommodates the contact 53B. In the present embodiment, the second portion 64bB extends in the thickness direction Z1 and is opened at the bottom of the casing main body 56B. The sliding members 63B and 63B are arranged to be aligned with the housing hole portion 64B having the above configuration in the lateral direction X1.

The sliding members 63B and 63B are projecting portions disposed at both end portions of the outer casing main body 56B in the lateral direction X1, and extend in the longitudinal direction Y1.

In the present embodiment, the sliding members 63B, 63B extend along the entire range of the casing main body 56B in the longitudinal direction Y1. In addition, the sliding members 63B, 63B may be disposed only in the outer casing main body 56B in the lateral direction X1. Part of it. The slide members 63B and 63B are formed in a shape that can be fitted into a guide portion (not shown) of the second connector housing portion.

According to the above configuration, when the D-sub connector 50B is inserted into the second connector housing portion, the sliding members 63B and 63B are fitted into the corresponding guiding portions. The retaining member holding portion 79 is disposed at a position adjacent to the sliding members 63B, 63B having the above configuration. The fitting direction D3 and the housing 51B intersect (vertical) with respect to the displacement direction of the housing 2 (the first direction D1 and the second direction D2).

The retaining member holding portion 79 is provided to hold the retaining member 83. A pair of retaining member holding portions 79 are provided to be separated in the longitudinal direction Y1 and open at the upper surface 56a of the outer casing main body 56B. The retaining member holding portion 79 has a first hole portion having a polygonal shape (hexagonal shape in the present embodiment) and a second hole portion continuous with the bottom portion of the hole portion.

The retaining member 83 is provided to be screwed to the screw member 24 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B. The retaining member 83 is formed using a material having a relatively high rigidity such as metal.

The retaining member 83 has an internally threaded portion 83a and a male threaded portion 83b.

The female thread portion 83a is a portion having an internal thread. The outer peripheral portion of the female screw portion 83a is formed in a polygonal shape (hexagonal shape in the present embodiment), and is inserted into the first hole portion of the corresponding retaining member holding portion 79. Thereby, the retaining member 83 is restricted from rotating relative to the outer casing 51B.

The male screw portion 83b penetrates the corresponding second hole portion, and the washer 84 and the nut 85 are attached. The male screw portion 83b is screwed to the corresponding nut 85. The washer 84 and the nut 85 are housed in a cavity formed in the outer casing 51B.

According to the above configuration, the pair of screw members 24 and 24 of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B can be screwed to the corresponding female screw portions 83a and 83a. Thereby, the release of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B with respect to the D-sub connector 50B is prevented.

A lid body 57B is attached to the outer casing main body 56B having the above configuration.

The lid body 57B is provided to cover the bottom surface of the outer casing main body 56B. The lid body 57B is formed in a flat plate shape. In the longitudinal direction Y1, the length of the cover 57 is set to be longer than the length of the outer casing main body 56. The lid body 57B is fixed to the bottom of the casing main body 56B using a fixing member such as an adhesive.

The lid body 57B covers a portion other than the sliding members 63B and 63B of the casing main body 56B when viewed from the bottom (FIG. 19B). A part of the lid body 57B protrudes from the casing main body 56B toward the first direction D1 side, and is coupled to the sealing member 58B.

The sealing member 58B is provided as a member that encloses a part of the substrate 54B, the other end of the multi-core cable 42B, and the grounding strips 55 and 55.

The enclosing member 58B has a cylindrical portion 66 and an enclosing member main body 67B.

The sealing member main body 67B is formed in a block shape and has an outer shape of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The enclosed member main body 67B is adjacent to the outer casing main body 56B in the longitudinal direction Y1 and coupled to one side surface of the outer casing main body 56B. Further, the sealing member main body 67B is disposed to cover a part of the lid body 57B from one side (upper side) in the thickness direction Z1.

A recess 67aB is formed at the bottom of the enclosed member main body 67B. . The recess 67aB accommodates a part of the substrate 54B. The plurality of contacts 53B are supported by the outer casing 51B having the above structure.

The contact 53B is provided to be electrically connected to the contact 22B corresponding to the counterpart D-sub connector 20B.

One contact 53B is disposed in each of the housing hole portions 64B of the outer casing 51B. That is, the contacts 53B are arranged in columns 65B (65aB, 65bB) which are parallel to each other. Further, in each of the rows 65B (column 65aB and column 65bB), a plurality of (three in the column 65aB and four in the row 65bB in the present embodiment) contact members 53B are disposed. Also, in the adjacent columns (65aB and 65bB), the position of the contact member 53 B in the longitudinal direction Y1 is shifted by a half pitch. Each of the contacts 53B has the same structure as each other.

The contact 53B has a base portion 68B, a needle portion 86, and a substrate connecting sheet 71B.

The base portion 68B is provided as a base portion of the contact member 53B. In the present embodiment, the base portion 68B is formed in a U shape in plan view. The base portion 68B is disposed in the second portion 64bB of the accommodation hole portion 64B and is located at the bottom of the casing main body 56B. The needle portion 86 extends from the base portion 68B.

The needle portion 86 is provided as a portion that directly contacts the contact 22B of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B. The needle portion 86 is formed in a shaft shape extending in the thickness direction Z1, and extends toward the upper surface 56a side of the outer casing 51B through the first portion 64aB of the accommodation hole portion 64B. The board connecting piece 71B is disposed at a position separated from the needle portion 86 in the thickness direction Z1.

The board connecting piece 71B is a small piece-like portion that extends from one edge portion of the base portion 68B toward the substrate 54B. Substrate connection sheet 71B The front end portion penetrates the substrate 54B.

The substrate 54B is provided to electrically connect the plurality of contacts 53B and the corresponding core wires 42b. Further, the substrate 54B is provided to electrically connect the casing 52B and the plurality of mask wires 42d (not shown in FIGS. 18 to 24).

The substrate 54B is formed in an elongated rectangular plate shape in the longitudinal direction Y1. The substrate 54B is disposed inside the casing 51B. Specifically, the substrate 54B is placed on the lid 57B. Further, a part of the substrate 54B is housed in a recess 56eB formed in the bottom surface of the casing main body 56B. Further, the remaining portion of the substrate 54B is housed in the concave portion 67aB of the sealing member main body 67B.

A plurality of first through holes 73, a plurality of second through holes 74, a plurality of signal terminal portions 75, and a ground terminal 76 are formed on the substrate 54B.

The number of the first through holes 73 is the same as the number of poles of the D-sub connector 50B. Each of the first through holes 73 is inserted into the board connecting piece 71B corresponding to the contact 53B. Each of the first through holes 73B and the corresponding substrate connecting piece 71B are fixed to each other by a solder member. Further, the casing 52B is fixed by the second through hole 74.

The housing 52B is provided as a mask member surrounding the periphery of the contact 53B. The casing 52B has an annular casing main body 77B and a plurality of substrate connecting sheets 78B protruding from the casing main body 77B.

The case main body 77B is formed in a D shape as a whole, and is wound around the inner peripheral portion of the fitting portion 61B of the outer casing main body 56B. Thereby, the casing main body 77B surrounds the periphery of the plurality of contacts 53B. The case main body 77B is configured to be able to directly contact the case 23B of the counterpart D-sub connector 20B. A substrate connecting sheet 78B protruding from the bottom of the casing main body 77B is formed in the outer casing The corresponding through hole 56f of the main body 56B is fitted to the corresponding second through hole 74B. Each of the substrate connecting sheets 78B is fixed to the corresponding second through hole 74B by a solder member (not shown), and is electrically connected to the second through hole 74.

According to the above configuration, the noise signal received by the casing 52B is transmitted to the mask line through the second through hole 74, the ground terminal 76, and the grounding bar 55.

Further, in each of the signal terminal portions 75, the other end portion of each of the core wires 42b is arranged in parallel with the main surface 54a of the substrate 54B.

Further, each of the contacts 53B is electrically connected to the corresponding core wire 42b through the corresponding first through hole 73 and the corresponding signal terminal portion 75. Each of the core wires 42b extends from the tubular portion 66B of the outer casing 51B in a direction intersecting the fitting direction D3. Specifically, in the present embodiment, each of the core wires 42b extends from the tubular portion 66 of the sealing member 58B in a direction perpendicular to the fitting direction D3.

[Fourth embodiment]

25A is a perspective view showing a main portion of a connector connecting structure 10C according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which the D-sub connector 50C is pulled out from the housing 2. FIG. 25B is a perspective view showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50C is housed in the casing 2.

Referring to FIGS. 25A and 25B, the connector connection structure 10C has substantially the same structure as the connector connection structure 10A (refer to FIGS. 15A and 15B). The connector connection structure 10C is different from the connector connection structure 10A in that the outer casing 51C of the D-sub connector 50C is provided with flange portions 51aC, 51aC.

The flange portions 51aC and 51aC are formed outside the second direction D2. The front end portion of the case 51C. The flange portions 51aC and 51aC are disposed at both end portions of the outer casing 51C in the lateral direction X1. The flange portions 51aC and 51aC are formed in a small piece shape, and face the corresponding sliding members 63A and 63A in a direction parallel to the second direction D2. The flange portions 51aC, 51aC are provided along the entire range of the outer casing 51C in the thickness direction Z1. On the other hand, the pair of guide portions 17c and 17c of the frame 13 are located inside the casing 2.

According to the configuration described above, the state in which the D-sub connector 50C is pulled out from the casing 2 (see FIG. 25A) can be changed to the state in which the D-sub connector 50C is housed inside the casing 2 (see FIG. 25B). . In a state where the D-sub connector 50C is housed inside the casing 2, the sliding members 63A and 63A are held by the corresponding guide portions 17c and 17c. In this state, the entire front end portion including the flange portions 51aC and 51aC in the casing 51C in the second direction D2 occludes the opening portion 2d of the side portion 2c of the casing 2.

As described above, the flange portion 51aC, 51aC is provided in the outer casing 51C in accordance with the connector connection structure 10C. Thereby, when the D-sub connector 50C is housed in the casing 2, the opening 2d of the casing 2 is blocked by the casing 51C with almost no gap. Thereby, it is possible to more reliably prevent foreign matter such as dust from entering the inside of the casing 2.

[Fifth Embodiment]

Fig. 26A is a perspective view showing a main portion of a connector connecting structure 10D according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which the D-sub connector 50C is pulled out from the housing 2D. FIG. 26B is a perspective view showing a state in which the D-sub connector 50C is housed in the casing 2D.

Referring to Fig. 26A and Fig. 26B, in the present embodiment, the D-sub connector 50C is housed in the casing 2D in a state of being arranged in the vertical direction. specific In other words, the thickness L1D of the side portion 2cD of the frame 2D is set to be larger than the length L2D of the outer casing 51C in the lateral direction X1. Further, the opening portion 2dD is formed in a vertically long rectangular shape in the side portion 2cD. In the casing 2D, the pair of guiding portions 17cD, 17cD of the frame 13 face in the direction in which the upper portion 2a and the lower portion 2b of the casing 2D face.

The D-sub connector 50C is housed in the housing 2D in a vertically arranged state. Specifically, the outer casing 51C of the D-sub connector 50C is configured such that the lateral direction X1 is parallel to the side portion 2cD. Further, the D-sub connector 50C is disposed such that the fitting direction D3 faces the front-rear direction of the casing 2. In this state, the D-sub connector 50C is displaced in the first direction D1, and thus is inserted into the casing 2D through the opening 2dD. Thereby, the pair of slide members 63A, 63A of the outer casing 51C (one of the slide members 63A is not shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B) is held by the pair of guide portions 17cD, 17cD. In this case, the multi-core cable 42 also extends from the outer casing 51C in a direction intersecting (vertical) with the fitting direction D3.

As described above, according to the connector connecting structure 10D of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the D-sub connector 50C can further reduce the length in the front-rear direction of the casing 2D in the casing 2D. Thereby, the space provided in the casing 2D for the D-sub connector 50C can be reduced, and the length of the casing 2D of the casing 2D in the front-rear direction can be further shortened.

[Sixth embodiment]

Fig. 27A is a perspective view showing a main portion of a connector connecting structure 10E according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which the USB connector 50E is housed in the casing 2E. Fig. 27B is a perspective view showing a main portion of the connector connection structure 10E, showing that the USB connector 50E is removed from the housing 2E is pulled out and the other side USB connector 100 is displayed. Fig. 27C is a perspective view showing a main portion of the connector connection structure 10E, showing a state in which the USB connector 50E and the counterpart USB connector 100 are connected.

Referring to FIGS. 27A, 27B, and 27C, the connector connection structure 10E has a frame 2E and a wire harness (electrical connection member) 40E.

The wire harness 40E has a USB connector 50E and a multi-core cable 42E.

The wire harness 40E is provided to electrically connect the USB connector 50E (the counterpart USB connector 100) and the GPU 9. In the present embodiment, the USB connector 50E and the counterpart USB connector 100 of the wire harness 40E are both USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connectors.

When the counterpart USB connector 100 is connected to the USB connector 50E, the operator shifts the counterpart USB connector 100 in the fitting direction D3 with respect to the USB connector 50E. The fitting direction D3 is, for example, parallel to the side portion 2cE of the frame 2E, and is parallel to the front-rear direction of the frame 2E. The counterpart USB connector 100 is inserted into the USB connector 50E by the above-described shifting operation.

When the connection between the counterpart USB connector 100 and the USB connector 50E is released, the operator shifts the counterpart USB connector 100 in the opposite direction of the fitting direction D3 with respect to the USB connector 50E. Thereby, the counterpart USB connector 100 is pulled out from the USB connector 50E.

Before explaining the wire harness 40E in detail, the configuration of the counterpart USB connector 100 will be described.

Figure 28 is a perspective view of the main portion of the connector connection structure 10E. The view shows the state in which the USB connector 50E and the counterpart USB connector 100 are connected. In Fig. 28, the detail is shown by a broken line as a hidden line. Fig. 29 is a side elevational view of the main portion of the connector connecting structure 10E, showing a state partially broken away along a cutting line along the line XXIX-XXIX in Fig. 28.

Referring to Fig. 28 and Fig. 29, the counterpart USB connector 100 is provided for connection with the USB connector 50E that is pulled out from the casing 2E. The counterpart USB connector 100 is connected to the multi-core cable 27E. In the present embodiment, the number of poles of each of the USB connectors 50E and 100 is nine.

The counterpart USB connector 100 has a housing 101, a housing 102, a cover 103, a first contact 104, and a second contact 105.

The casing 101 is a metal member having a hollow quadrangular prism shape. The housing 101 surrounds the outer casing 102. The outer casing 102 is formed using an insulating material such as synthetic resin. The outer casing 102 is fixed to the lid body 103. The outer casing 102 holds the first contact 104 and the second contact 105.

A plurality of the first contact 104 and the second contact 105 are respectively provided. In the present embodiment, four first contacts 104 and five second contacts 105 are provided. Each of the first contact 104 and the second contact 105 is formed using a conductive material such as a metal material.

The first contact 104 and the second contact 105 are alternately arranged in the longitudinal direction Y1 of the counterpart USB connector 100. Each of the first contacts 104 and each of the second contacts 105 is electrically connected to the multi-core cable 27E.

The counterpart USB connector 100 having the above configuration is connected to the USB connector 50E.

FIG. 30A is a perspective view of the USB connector 50E. Figure 30B is Side view of the USB connector 50E. Referring to FIGS. 28, 29, 30A, and 30B, the USB connector 50E is an electrical connector that can be housed in the housing 2E and can be pulled out from the housing 2E. In the present embodiment, the USB connector 50E is a socket connector and is a side entry type connector. The USB connector 50E is formed in a rectangular shape and a thin shape as a whole, and has a shape particularly suitable for mounting in a thin notebook PC 1E. The USB connector 50E is electrically connected to the GPU 9 supported by the casing 2E via a multi-core cable 42E and a circuit board (not shown). Hereinafter, the lateral, longitudinal, and thickness directions of the USB connector 50E are referred to as a lateral direction X1, a longitudinal direction Y1, and a thickness direction Z1, respectively.

The USB connector 50E has a casing 111, a substrate 112, a first contact 113, and a second contact 114.

The casing 111 houses the substrate 112, the first contact 113, and the second contact 114. The outer casing 111 has a casing main body 115 and a casing 116.

The outer casing main body 115 is formed using an insulating member such as synthetic resin, and has a flat rectangular block shape as a whole. The outer side surface of the outer casing main body 115 has a sliding member (guided portion) 63E. When the outer casing 111E is housed in the casing 2E and the outer casing 111 E is pulled out from the casing 2E, the displacement of the sliding member 63E with respect to the casing 2E is guided. In the present embodiment, the sliding member 63E is a flat surface formed by a surface parallel to the longitudinal direction Y1 (first direction D1) on the outer surface of the outer casing main body 115E. The sliding member 63E is disposed to be slidable relative to the opening 2dE of the side portion 2cE of the casing 2E.

In addition, the outer casing main body 115 has a guide portion 118 for guiding the direction of the multi-core cable 42E. The guide portion 118 is formed at the front end portion of the outer casing 111 in the first direction D1 (longitudinal direction Y1), and surrounds the other of the multi-core cable 42E Part of the end. The guiding portion 118 guides the direction of the multi-core cable 42E so that the multi-core cable 42E extends from the outer casing 111 in the first direction D1 intersecting with the fitting direction D3 (vertical in the present embodiment). The outer casing body 115 holds the housing 116.

The casing 116 is a bag-shaped member formed by bending a metal plate, and has a cavity inside. The casing 116 is disposed at a front end portion of the casing main body 115 in the second direction D2. An opening portion 121 is formed on one side surface of the outer casing main body 115, and the casing 116 is exposed from the opening portion 121.

The housing 116 is a fitting portion 119 and is also a housing portion 120. The fitting portion 119 can be fitted to the casing 101 of the counterpart USB connector 100 that is displaced in the fitting direction D3. The accommodating portion 120 accommodates the plurality of contacts 104 and 105 of the counterpart USB connector 100 that are fitted to the fitting portion 119 so as to be electrically connected to the corresponding plurality of contacts 113 and 114 of the D-sub connector 50E. Contacts 113, 114.

The first contact 113 and the second contact 114 have a contact portion 113c and a contact portion 114c, respectively.

The contact portion 113c of the first contact 113 and the contact portion 114c of the second contact 114 are disposed in a row 65E (65aE, 65bE) parallel to each other. The direction in which each column 65E extends is the longitudinal direction Y1. Also, the direction in which the columns 65aE and 65bE are arranged is the lateral direction X1. Further, a direction perpendicular to both the longitudinal direction Y1 and the lateral direction X1 is the thickness direction Z1.

A plurality of (four in the present embodiment) first contacts 113 are arranged in the row 65aE, and a plurality of (five in the present embodiment) second contacts 114 are arranged in the row 65bE. And, as shown in detail in FIGS. 30A and 30B, in the adjacent columns (column 65aE and column 65bE), the longitudinal direction Y1 The position of the upper first contact 113 and the position of the second contact 114 in the longitudinal direction Y1 are shifted.

Each of the first contacts 113 has the same structure as each other. The first contact 113 is an integrally molded product formed by press working a conductive plate member. The first contact 113 is made of, for example, a copper alloy. Further, a plating treatment such as tin plating or gold plating is performed on the surface of the first contact 113.

The first contact 113 has a first portion 113a that extends upright from the substrate 112 and a second portion 113b that extends toward the opening 121 of the casing 111.

One end portion of the first portion 113a is fixed to the first through hole 112a formed in the substrate 112 by using solder. The second portion 113b extends from the other end portion of the first portion 113a. The second portion 113b is disposed within the housing 116. The second portion 113b is provided as an elastic piece and has flexibility. A contact portion 113c is formed in the front end side portion of the second portion 113b. The contact portion 113c can be in contact with the first contact 104 corresponding to the counterpart USB connector 100.

Each of the second contacts 114 has the same structure as each other. The second contact piece 114 is an integrally molded product formed by press-forming a conductive plate member. The second contact 114 is formed using the same material as the first contact 113.

The second contact 114 has a first portion 114a that extends upright from the substrate 112 and a second portion 114b that extends toward the opening 121 of the casing 111.

One end of the first portion 114a is fixed to the solder using solder The second through hole 112b is formed in the substrate 112. The second portion 114b extends from the other end of the first portion 114a. The second portion 114b is disposed within the housing 116. The front end side portion of the second portion 113b is formed in an L shape. A contact portion 114c is formed in the L-shaped portion. The contact portion 114c can be in contact with the second contact 105 corresponding to the counterpart USB connector 100.

As described above, the first contact 113 and the second contact 114 are mounted on the substrate 112. The substrate 112 is also attached to the substrate 116 in addition to the first contact 113 and the second contact 114. The substrate 112 is housed in the case body 115. The substrate 112 is provided to electrically connect the plurality of core wires 42b of the multi-core cable 42E and the contacts 113, 114.

The substrate 112 is, for example, a rectangular plate-shaped member formed using a printed wiring substrate. The substrate 112 is disposed at one end (bottom portion) of the outer casing main body 115 in the thickness direction Z1. The substrate 112 has a first through hole 112a and a second through hole 112b as described above. The number of the first through holes 112a is the same as the number of the first contacts 113, and the number of the second through holes 112b is the same as the number of the second contacts 114.

Each of the first through holes 112a is electrically connected to the core wire 42b of the corresponding multi-core cable 42E. Similarly, each of the second through holes 112b is electrically connected to the core wire 42b of the corresponding multi-core cable 42E. Thereby, the core wire 42b is electrically connected to the corresponding contacts 113, 114.

The other end of the multi-core cable 42E is embedded in the casing body 115. As described above, the other end portion of the multi-core cable 42E extends from the front end portion of the outer casing 111 in the first direction D1 (longitudinal direction Y1) to the outside of the outer casing 111 along the first direction D1. That is, the other end portion of the multi-core cable 42E is in the first direction D1 that intersects the fitting direction 118 of the casing 111E in the fitting direction D3 (vertical Extend to Y1). In the present embodiment, the fitting direction D3 is a direction parallel to the front-rear direction of the casing 2.

According to the above configuration, the displacement direction (the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the casing 111E with respect to the casing 2E and the fitting direction D3 intersect each other.

Referring to FIGS. 27A and 27B, when the USB connector 50E is housed in the housing 2E, the fitting portion 119 of the housing 111 is disposed to be hidden in the housing 2E.

As described above, according to the wire harness 40E of the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the direction in which each of the core wires 42b (the multi-core cable 42E) extends from the casing main body 115 is a direction intersecting (vertical) with the fitting direction D3 ( Portrait Y1). With this configuration, when the mating portion 119 of the outer casing 111 of the USB connector 50E is fitted to the mating side USB connector 100, it is possible to prevent the respective core wires 42b from being hindered. More specifically, each of the core wires 42b extends from the casing main body 115 in a direction intersecting the fitting direction D3, so that it is possible to suppress covering the back surface of the USB connector 50E. Therefore, when the counterpart USB connector 100 is pushed into the fitting portion 119, the back surface of the casing 111E can be easily pressed by the operator's hand or the like. As a result, it is easy to push the counterpart USB connector 100 into the fitting portion 119. Thereby, it is easy to fit the counterpart USB connector 100 to the fitting portion 119 of the casing 111E of the USB connector 50E. In particular, in the USB connector 50E, it is necessary to connect the plurality of contacts 113, 114 to the contacts 104, 105 corresponding to the counterpart USB connector 100. That is, since it is necessary to connect the casings 101 and 116 to each other, the force required to push the counterpart USB connector 100 into the fitting portion 119 of the USB connector 50E is increased. Therefore, it is easy to put the other side The effect of pushing the USB connector 100 into the fitting portion 119 is remarkable. According to the above, it is possible to provide the wire harness 40E that facilitates the work of connecting the counterpart USB connector 100 and the USB connector 50E.

Further, according to the wire harness 40E, the core wire 42b is covered by the insulating covering portion 42a. According to this configuration, the operation of the core wire 42b can be performed relatively easily. Further, since the core wire 42b is covered, it can be used both inside and outside the casing 2E. Therefore, the versatility of the wire harness 40E can be further improved.

Further, according to the connector connection structure 10E, the position of the USB connector 50E with respect to the housing 2E can be easily changed. Therefore, the degree of freedom in connection with the USB connector 50E and the counterpart USB connector 100 can be further improved.

Further, according to the connector connection structure 10E, it is possible to easily change the position with respect to the housing 2E with respect to the USB connector 50E that requires a large space to be connected to the counterpart USB connector 100 by having a plurality of contacts 113 and 114. Therefore, the degree of freedom in connection with the USB connector 50E and the counterpart USB connector 100 can be further improved.

Further, when the USB connector 50E is not used, the USB connector 50E is housed in the casing 2E. Therefore, the external contact of the USB connector 50E with the casing 2E is suppressed, so that the external force acting on the USB connector 50E can be further reduced. Further, when the USB connector 50E is used, the USB connector 50E is pulled out from the casing 2E and connected to the counterpart USB connector 100. Further, the USB connector 50E is connected to the circuit board 11 (not shown in the present embodiment) supported by the housing 2E via a flexible core wire 42b or the like. Therefore, when an external force acts on the USB connector 50E Each of the core wires 42b is deflected by the external force, whereby the external force is released. Therefore, even when the USB connector 50E is pulled out from the casing 2E, the external force acting on the USB connector 50E can be further reduced.

Further, according to the connector connection structure 10E, when the USB connector 50E is housed in the housing 2E, the fitting portion 119 of the USB connector 50E is disposed to be hidden in the housing 2E. According to this configuration, the fitting portion 119 of the USB connector 50E is disposed to be hidden in the casing 2E, whereby unnecessary external force can be suppressed from acting on the fitting portion 119. More specifically, for example, when the USB connector 50E is not used, it is possible to suppress the foreign matter from contacting the fitting portion 119. Therefore, damage of the USB connector 50E can be suppressed.

According to the above, the degree of freedom in connection with the USB connector 50E of the PC 1E can be further improved.

[Seventh embodiment]

FIG. 31A is a perspective view showing a main portion of a connector connecting structure 10F according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which the USB connector 50E is housed in the casing 2F. FIG. 31B is a perspective view showing a state in which the USB connector 50E is pulled out from the housing 2F, and the counterpart USB connector 100 is also shown.

Referring to Fig. 31A and Fig. 31B, in the present embodiment, the USB connector 50E is housed in the housing 2F in the longitudinal arrangement state. Specifically, the thickness L1F of the side portion 2cF of the frame 2F is set to be larger than the length L2F of the outer casing 111 in the lateral direction X1. Further, the opening 2dF of the casing 2F is formed in a rectangular shape that is vertically long in the side portion 2cF.

The USB connector 50E is received in a state of a vertical configuration. It is contained in the frame 2F. Specifically, the outer casing 111 of the USB connector 50E is disposed such that the fitting direction D3 faces downward. In this state, the USB connector 50F is displaced in the first direction D1, and thus inserted into the casing 2F through the opening 2cF. Thereby, the outer casing 111 is housed in the casing 2F. In this case, the multi-core cable 42E also extends from the outer casing 111 in a direction intersecting (vertical) with the fitting direction D3.

As described above, according to the connector connecting structure 10F of the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the USB connector 50E can further reduce the length in the front-rear direction of the casing 2F in the casing 2F. Thereby, the space for providing the USB connector 50E in the casing 2F can be reduced, so that the length of the casing 2F in the front-rear direction of the casing 2F can be further shortened.

[Modification]

Although a plurality of embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the patent specifications of the novel patents. For example, the change implementation described below may be performed.

(1) In the above-described embodiments, the example in which the number of poles of the D-sub connector is 15 or 9 has been described as an example. However, the number of poles of the D-sub connector is not particularly limited.

(2) Further, in each of the above embodiments, a method of using a multi-core cable as a conductive member has been described as an example. However, you can't do this. For example, a multi-core cable may be replaced with another covered wire such as an FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) or an FPC (Flexible Printed Board). Further, the member may be a structure in which a bus bar connected to a bus bar, a D-sub connector or a USB connector connected to the circuit board is slidably contacted as a conductive member.

(3) Further, in each of the above embodiments, a method in which a D-sub connector or a USB connector is used as an electrical connector has been described as an example. However, you can't do this. The electrical connector may be of any type as long as the electrical connector of the conductive member is mounted in a direction extending in a direction intersecting the fitting direction. As an electrical connector of the present invention, an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, an I/O (Input Output) connector, and an I/F (InterFace: Interface) connector can be exemplified. Wait.

(4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the case in which the casing is a notebook PC has been described as an example. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the frame can also be a desk top frame. Moreover, the casing may also be a casing of a portable electronic device other than a notebook PC.

(5) Further, in the above-described embodiments, the method in which the USB connector is a connector of the USB 3.0 specification has been described as an example. However, the USB connector can also be a USB 2.0 connector. The USB connector in this case is equivalent to the configuration in which the second contact is omitted in the USB connector described in the sixth embodiment and the seventh embodiment, and has four first contacts.

(6) Further, an example of the present invention is described in each of the above embodiments and modifications. However, the present patent is not particularly limited to structures other than the electrical connector, the frame, and the conductive member.

[Industrial availability]

The novel patent can be widely applied as a connector connection structure, an image processing device, a portable electronic device, and an electrical connector.

2‧‧‧ frame

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16‧‧‧1st connector housing

16a‧‧‧ Sidewall

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17‧‧‧2nd connector storage unit

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17c‧‧‧Guidance

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40‧‧‧Wiring harness

41‧‧‧ plug connector

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42‧‧‧Multi-core cable

42a‧‧‧Through Hole

42b‧‧‧core wire (conductive member)

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50‧‧‧D-sub connector

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63‧‧‧Sliding members (guided parts)

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64‧‧‧ accommodating hole

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Claims (8)

A connector connection structure comprising: an electrical connector; a frame configured to be receivable in the frame and pulled out from the frame; and a conductive member to be framed by the frame The body-supporting member is electrically connected to the electrical connector, the electrical connector includes a contact member and a housing, the housing having a fitting portion that is engageable with a counterpart connector that is displaced along a predetermined fitting direction; And a accommodating portion that accommodates the contact member such that the counterpart connector that is fitted to the fitting portion is electrically connected to the contact member, wherein the conductive member is electrically connected to the contact member, and the housing is forwarded from the housing The direction in which the fitting directions intersect extends. The connector connection structure of claim 1, wherein the contact member is disposed in a plurality of columns of a plurality of columns arranged in parallel with each other, and is disposed in an adjacent column in an extending direction of the column The position is staggered. The connector connection structure according to claim 1, wherein when the electrical connector is housed in the housing, the fitting portion is disposed to be hidden in the housing. The connector connection structure according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the outer casing is configured to be accommodated in the casing by being displaced relative to the casing along a predetermined first direction. The frame body further includes a guide portion for guiding the outer casing to move in the first direction. The connector connection structure of claim 1, further comprising a restricting member for restricting an amount of pulling out of the electrical connector from the frame. An image processing apparatus comprising: the connector connection structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5; and an image processing unit electrically connected to the electrical connector for processing an image signal. A portable electronic device having the connector connection structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 5. An electrical connector comprising: a contact member and a housing, the housing comprising: a fitting portion that is engageable with a counterpart connector that is displaced along a predetermined fitting direction; and a receiving portion that allows insertion The counterpart connector that is coupled to the fitting portion is electrically connected to the contact member, and the contact member is housed; and the guided portion is placed relative to the predetermined frame, and the frame is opposed to the frame. The displacement of the body is guided by a guide portion disposed in the housing, and a direction in which the housing is displaced with respect to the housing and a direction in which the housing is intersected is a direction in which the housing intersects.