TWM508821U - Compound USB connector - Google Patents

Description

Composite USB connector 【0001】

This creation is about an electrical connector, especially a USB connector that conforms to multiple transmission interfaces.

【0002】

With the increasing demand for transmission rate and storage capacity, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) transmission rate has been developed from the original USB 1.0 specification (maximum transmission rate of 12 Mbps). .1 Super Speed specification.

[0003]

The new specification of USB Type-C, its biggest feature is that its upper and lower ends are completely consistent, and can provide a maximum transmission rate of up to 10Gbps, which is expected to meet the needs of users to obtain faster transmission rates when transferring large files. In turn, the transmission time is effectively shortened. In addition, the USB Type-C's current supply capability can be increased to 5 volts (V) and 900 mA (mA), which is larger than the traditional USB2.0 output current, so it can meet the needs of more applications. However, how to integrate USB Type-C with existing USB2.0 or USB3.0 to facilitate application to a variety of USB interfaces is the motivation of the author.

[0004]

In view of this, in order to achieve the above objectives, the creator has devoted himself to researching and cooperating with the application of theory, and finally proposed a creation that is reasonable in design and effective in improving the above-mentioned defects.

[0005]

One of the aims of this creation is to provide a composite USB connector that integrates various USB transmission interfaces for convenience.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention is a composite USB connector including a first base, a plurality of first terminals, and a plurality of first elastic terminals. A first tongue is outwardly extended from a side of the first base, and the first tongue is provided with at least one notch, and a portion of the first tongue is a Type-C setting area, and the Type-C setting area is The width corresponds to the size of the Type-C connector. The plurality of first terminals are disposed on the first tongue and spaced apart from opposite sides of the Type-C setting area. The plurality of first elastic terminals are spaced apart from one side of the first tongue, and the first elastic terminals are located behind the first terminals to the first base.

【0007】

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is an electrical connector that cooperates with a composite USB connector, and includes a second base, a plurality of second elastic terminals, and a plurality of second terminals. The second base protrudes outwardly from the second tongue, and one side of the second base is provided with a slot corresponding to the Type-C setting area. The plurality of second elastic terminals are disposed on the two sides of the slot corresponding to the first terminal, and one end of the second elastic terminals is coupled to the second base, and the other end is protruded and positioned in the slot to be elastically compressed. The position of the first terminal. And the plurality of second terminals are spaced apart from one side of the second tongue, and the second terminals are disposed in front of the second elastic terminals and located at positions where the first elastic terminals are elastically compressed.

[0008]

Compared with the prior art, the composite USB connector of the present invention is provided with a notch on the tongue plate, and the provision of the notch can distinguish a part of the tongue plate as a Type-C setting conforming to the size of the Type-C connector. Zone, and set the first terminal in accordance with the Type-C specification on the opposite side of the Type-C setting area; in addition, the conductive terminal conforming to the USB2.0 or USB3.0 specification is combined on the tongue plate, thereby integrating A variety of USB transmission interfaces are used to interface with corresponding connectors (USB2.0, USB3.0 or Type-C connectors) for signal transmission, which increases the convenience and practicability of use.

[0035]

1‧‧‧Composite USB connector

[0036]

2‧‧‧USB3.0 connector

[0037]

3‧‧‧First conductive terminal set

[0038]

4‧‧‧Second conductive terminal set

[0039]

5‧‧‧Type-C connector

[0040]

6‧‧‧Type-C conductive terminal set

[0041]

10‧‧‧First base

[0042]

100‧‧‧first docking space

[0043]

11‧‧‧First tongue

[0044]

110‧‧‧ Missing slot

[0045]

12‧‧‧Type-C setting area

[0046]

20‧‧‧First terminal

[0047]

30‧‧‧First flexible terminal

[0048]

40‧‧‧ third terminal

[0049]

50‧‧‧First metal casing

[0050]

60‧‧‧First board

[0051]

1a‧‧‧Electrical connector

[0052]

10a‧‧‧Second base

[0053]

100a‧‧‧Second docking space

[0054]

11a‧‧‧second tongue

[0055]

110a‧‧‧ slots

[0056]

20a‧‧‧Second elastic terminal

[0057]

30a‧‧‧second terminal

[0058]

40a‧‧‧third elastic terminal

[0059]

50a‧‧‧Second metal casing

【0009】

1 is a perspective view showing the stereoscopic appearance of the composite USB connector of the present invention in one direction;

[0010]

2 is a perspective view showing the stereoscopic appearance of the other side of the composite USB connector of the present invention;

[0011]

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the composite USB connector of the present invention;

[0012]

4 is a schematic diagram of plugging another USB 3.0 connector into the composite USB connector of the present invention;

[0013]

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the composite USB connector of the present invention inserted into another USB 3.0 connector;

[0014]

6 is a schematic diagram of plugging another Type-C connector 5 of the composite USB connector of the present invention;

[0015]

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the composite USB connector of the present invention inserted into another Type-C connector 5;

[0016]

Figure 8 is a schematic view showing another electrical connector in which the composite USB connector of the present invention is mated;

[0017]

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view showing another electrical connector in which the composite USB connector of the present invention is mated.

[0018]

The detailed description and technical content of the present invention are described below with reference to the drawings, but the drawings are only for reference and explanation, and are not intended to limit the creation.

[0019]

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , which are respectively a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the two sides of the composite USB connector of the present invention. The composite USB connector 1 of the present invention includes a first base 10, a plurality of first terminals 20, and a plurality of first elastic terminals 30. The first terminals 20 and the first elastic terminals 30 are disposed on the first base 10 . The structure of the composite USB connector 1 is described in detail later.

[0020]

The first base 10 is an insulating base body which is substantially square. A first tongue plate 11 extends outwardly from a side of the first base 10, and the first tongue plate 11 is provided with at least one notch 110. The notch 110 is a part of the first tongue plate 11 Type-C sets area 12. The width of the Type-C setting area 12 conforms to the size of a Type-C connector. The TYPE-C connector is a well-known standard interface, and its dimensions are not described herein.

[0021]

The first terminals 20 are conductive terminals that are disposed on the first base 10 and exposed to the first tongue 11 . The structure and process of the first terminals 20 are well known and will not be described in detail. The first terminals 20 are spaced apart from opposite sides of the Type-C setting area 12. Preferably, the size and position of the first terminals 20 are set according to the USB Type-C interface specification (12 pieces are provided on the upper and lower sides, respectively, a total of 24 pieces), and the first terminals 20 are located in the The end edge of the first tongue plate 11.

[0022]

Furthermore, the first elastic terminals 30 are elastic guiding portions. The first elastic terminals 30 are spaced apart from one side of the first tongue 11 , and the first elastic terminals 30 are located behind the first terminals 20 to the first base 10 . In this embodiment, the first elastic terminals 30 are arranged in conformity with the USB 2.0 interface specification.

[0023]

In an embodiment of the present invention, the composite USB connector 1 further includes a plurality of third terminals 40 exposed on the first tongue 11 . The third terminals 40 are disposed at intervals and are located between the first terminals 20 and the first elastic terminals 30 . Preferably, the third terminals 40 and the first elastic terminals 30 are exposed on the same side of the first tongue plate 11. In addition, the third terminals 40 and the first elastic terminals 30 are disposed. Compliant with USB3.0 interface specifications.

[0024]

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the number of the slots 110 disposed on the first tongue plate 11 is plural, and the Type-C setting region 12 is located between the slots 110, which is not actually implemented. To limit, the number and position of the slots 110 need only be set such that the width of the Type-C setting area 12 conforms to the size of the Type-C connector.

[0025]

In the embodiment, the composite USB connector 1 further includes a first metal casing 50. The first metal housing 50 is coupled to the first base 10 and the first tongue 11 , and a first insertion space 100 is formed between the first metal housing 50 and the first tongue 11 .

[0026]

Please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 respectively, which are schematic diagrams of plugged in another USB3.0 connector of the present invention, and a cross-sectional view after plugging. The composite USB connector 1 further includes a first circuit board 60. The first terminals 20 and the first elastic terminals 30 are electrically connected to the first circuit board 60 (refer to FIG. 5). As shown in the figure, the composite USB connector 1 can be used to plug a USB 3.0 connector 2, and the USB3.0 connector 2 has a first conductive terminal set 3 and a second conductive terminal set 4. After the composite USB connector 1 and the USB3.0 connector 2 are plugged into each other, the first elastic terminal 30 of the composite USB connector elastically connects the first conductive terminal group of the USB 3.0 connector 2 In addition, the third terminal 40 of the composite USB connector 1 leads to the second conductive terminal group 4 of the USB3.0 connector 2; accordingly, the composite USB connector 1 and the USB 3.0 The purpose of signal transmission can be achieved between the connectors 2.

[0027]

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the USB3.0 connector 2 is taken as an example. In actual implementation, the composite USB connector 1 can also be plugged into another USB 2.0 connector for signal transmission.

[0028]

Please refer to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 again, which are schematic diagrams of plugging in another Type-C connector 5 for the composite USB connector of the present invention, and a cross-sectional view after the plugging. As shown, the composite USB connector 1 can be used to plug a Type-C connector 5 having a Type-C conductive terminal set 6. After the composite USB connector 1 and the Type-C connector 5 are plugged into each other, the first terminal 20 of the composite USB connector 1 electrically connects the Type-C conductive of the Type-C connector 5. The terminal group 6; according to this, the composite type USB connector 1 and the Type-C connector 5 can achieve the purpose of signal transmission.

[0029]

Please refer to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 respectively, which are schematic diagrams and cross-sectional views of another electrical connector 1a that is mated with the composite USB connector of the present invention. As shown, the composite USB connector 1 can be used to plug in another electrical connector 1a. The electrical connector 1a includes a second base 10a, a plurality of second elastic terminals 20a, and a plurality of second terminals 30a. A second tongue 11a protrudes from the second base 10a, and a side of the second base 10a is provided with a slot 110a corresponding to the Type-C setting area 12 of the composite USB connector 1. The second elastic terminals 20a and the second terminals 30a are disposed on the second base 10a.

[0030]

The second elastic terminals 20a are disposed on the two sides of the slot 110a corresponding to the first terminals 20 of the composite USB connector 1. One end of the second elastic terminal 20a is coupled to the second base 10a and protruded at the other end to be elastically pressed at the position of the first terminals 20 in the slot 110a. In addition, the second terminals 30a are disposed at a side of the second tongue plate 11a. The second terminals 30a are disposed in front of the second elastic terminals 20a and are located at the first elastic terminals 30. At the location of the pressure.

[0031]

In this embodiment, the electrical connector 1a further includes a plurality of third elastic terminals 40a. The composite USB connector 1 includes a plurality of third terminals 40, and the third elastic terminals 40a are correspondingly located at positions corresponding to elastic compression at the third terminals 40.

[0032]

In an embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connector 1a further includes a second metal casing 50a. The second metal casing 50a is coupled to the outside of the second base 10a, and a second insertion space 100a is formed between the second metal casing 50a and the second tongue 11a. Accordingly, the composite USB connector 1 can be inserted into the electrical connector 1a.

[0033]

After the composite USB connector 1 and the electrical connector 1a are plugged into each other, the electrical connector 1a is correspondingly inserted into the first plug-in space 100 of the composite USB connector 1, and the composite USB connector is The first tongue 11 of the first tongue 11 is inserted into the second insertion space 100a, and the front end of the first tongue 11 partially protrudes into the slot 110a. At this time, the first terminal 20 of the composite USB connector 1 is connected to the second elastic terminals 20a, the first elastic terminals 30 are connected to the second terminals 30a, and the third terminal 40 is guided. The third elastic terminals 40a are connected to each other; accordingly, the purpose of signal transmission can be achieved between the composite USB connector 1 and the electrical connector 1a.

[0034]

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the patents of the present invention. Other equivalent variations of the patent spirit using the present invention are all within the scope of the patent.

1‧‧‧Composite USB connector

10‧‧‧First base

100‧‧‧first docking space

11‧‧‧First tongue

110‧‧‧ Missing slot

12‧‧‧Type-C setting area

20‧‧‧First terminal

30‧‧‧First flexible terminal

40‧‧‧ third terminal

50‧‧‧First metal casing

Claims (10)

[Item 1] A composite USB connector that includes:
a first base, a first tongue is extending outwardly from a side of the first base, and the first tongue is provided with at least one notch, the missing portion is a part of the first tongue Type-C setting area, the width of the Type-C setting area conforms to the size of a Type-C connector;
a plurality of first terminals disposed on the first tongue and spaced apart from opposite sides of the Type-C setting area; and a plurality of first elastic terminals spaced apart from a side of the first tongue, the first A resilient terminal is positioned between the first terminals and the first base. [Item 2] The composite USB connector of claim 1, wherein the first terminals are configured to conform to a USB Type-C interface specification, and the first flexible terminals are configured to conform to a USB 2.0 interface specification. [Item 3] The composite USB connector of claim 1, wherein the first terminals are located at an edge of the first tongue. [Item 4] The composite USB connector of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of third terminals disposed at intervals and positioned between the first terminals and the first elastic terminals. [Item 5] The composite USB connector of claim 4, wherein the third terminals and the first elastic terminals are exposed on the same side of the first tongue, the third terminals and the first elastic terminals The settings are in accordance with the USB3.0 interface specifications. [Item 6] The composite USB connector of claim 1, wherein the number of the slots is a plurality, and the Type-C setting is located between the slots. [Item 7] The composite USB connector of claim 1, further comprising a first circuit board and a first metal housing, wherein the first terminals and the first elastic terminals are electrically connected to the first circuit board, The first metal housing is coupled to the first base, and a first insertion space is formed between the first metal housing and the first tongue. [Item 8] An electrical connector for a composite USB connector of claim 1, comprising:
a second base, a second tongue protrudes outwardly from the second base, and a side of the second base is provided with a slot corresponding to the Type-C setting area;
a plurality of second elastic terminals are disposed on the two sides of the slot corresponding to the first terminal, and one ends of the second elastic terminals are coupled to the second base and protruded at the other end to be located in the slot Corresponding to the elastic pressure at the position of the first terminal; and a plurality of second terminals spaced apart from one side of the second tongue, the second terminals being disposed in front of the second elastic terminals At a position where the first elastic terminal is elastically compressed. [Item 9] The electrical connector of claim 8, further comprising a plurality of third elastic terminals, the composite USB connector further comprising a plurality of third terminals electrically connected to the first tongue, the third elastic terminals The corresponding position is at a position corresponding to elastic compression at the third terminals. [Item 10] The electrical connector of claim 8, further comprising a second metal casing coupled to the second base and the second tongue, and the second metal casing and the first A second insertion space is formed between the two tongue plates.