TWM520737U - USB Type-C connector having socket with hemmed edge - Google Patents

Description

USB Type-C connector with socket

This creation is about USB connectors, especially a USB Type-C connector.

At present, the USB Type-C specification connector has been disclosed, and its features are identical except for the upper and lower ends, and there is no directionality in use, and can provide a maximum transmission rate of up to 10 Gbps, so as to satisfy the user when transmitting a large-capacity file. A faster transfer rate can be achieved, which in turn reduces transmission time.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which shows the current USB Type-C specification connector. Since the interface size of the USB Type-C connector is currently smaller than the interface size of other USB specifications, the port of the USB Type-C connector is smaller than other USB connectors. In addition, the current USB Type-C connector has no guiding structure, so when the USB Type-C connectors are plugged together, it is often difficult to align, which needs to be improved.

In view of this, the creator has made great efforts to solve the above problems by focusing on the above-mentioned prior art, and has devoted himself to the application of the theory, that is, the goal of the creator's improvement.

One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a USB Type-C connector with a hem at the socket, thereby guiding the connectors that are plugged together, so that the docking connector can be aligned with the socket.

One of the aims of the present invention is to provide a USB Type-C connector with a hem at the socket, thereby serving as a grounding structure to provide a good electrical guiding function.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention is a USB Type-C connector with a hem, including an insulating base, a plurality of lead terminals, a metal case and a hem. The insulating base comprises a base and a tongue extending forward from the base; the plurality of lead terminals are disposed on opposite sides of the tongue plate according to the USB Type-C interface specification; the metal shell is sleeved outside the insulating seat, and An elliptical socket is formed on the front side of the insulating base; the flange is located at a periphery of the elliptical socket, the flange is connected to the metal shell and extends outward from the periphery of the elliptical socket, and one end of the flange and the surface of the metal shell Keep a distance.

Compared with the prior art, the USB Type-C connector with the hem of the present invention has a metal casing sleeved on the outside of the insulating seat, and the metal casing has an elliptical socket formed on the front side of the insulating seat body, and the other is folded. The edge is disposed on the periphery of the elliptical socket, and the setting of the hemming structure can be completed by integrally forming or separating from the metal shell. In addition, the shape of the hemming can be a continuous arc piece or a circular arc arranged at intervals. The segment is composed of; the flange structure is arranged to guide the connectors that are plugged together, so that the docking connector can be aligned with the socket to increase the safety and practicability in use.

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.

Please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , which are respectively a perspective view, a front view and a side cross-sectional view of a USB Type-C connector with a hem at the socket of the present invention. The socket of the present invention has a crimped USB Type-C connector 1 including an insulating base 10, a plurality of lead terminals 20, a metal casing 30 and a flange 40. The lead terminals 20 are disposed on the insulating base 10, and the folded edge 40 is disposed on the metal housing 30. Further, the metal housing 30 is covered outside the insulating base 10, thereby forming The USB Type-C connector 1.

The insulating base 10 includes a base 11 and a tongue 12 extending forward from the base 11. The lead terminals 20 are disposed on opposite sides of the tongue plate 12 in conformity with the USB Type-C interface specification. Preferably, the guiding terminals 20 comprise 24 gold fingers 21, and the two sides of the tongue plate 12 are respectively provided with 12 gold fingers 12.

The metal housing 30 is disposed outside the insulating base 10 , and an elliptical socket 31 is formed on a front side of the insulating base 10 , and a socket space is formed between the metal housing 30 and the tongue 12 . 300.

Furthermore, the hem 40 is located at the periphery of the elliptical socket 31. The flange 40 is connected to the metal shell 30 and extends outward from the periphery of the elliptical socket 31, and one end (free end) of the flange 40 is kept at a distance from the surface of the metal shell 30.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the flange 40 is integrally formed with the metal casing 30. Moreover, the shape of the flange 40 is set as a continuous arc piece 41.

Please refer to FIG. 5 as a second embodiment of the USB Type-C connector with a hem at the socket of the present invention. This embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment, and the difference is in the setting state of the hemming. As shown in FIG. 4, the USB Type-C connector 1a includes an insulating base 10a, a plurality of lead terminals 20a, a metal case 30a and a flange 40a, and the metal case 30a has an elliptical socket 31a. In the present embodiment, the flange 40a includes a plurality of arc segments 41a spaced apart from each other at a periphery of the elliptical socket 31a.

Referring again to Fig. 6, there is shown a third embodiment of the USB Type-C connector having a hem at the socket of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the USB Type-C connector 1b includes an insulating base 10b, a plurality of conductive terminals 20b, a metal casing 30b and a flange 40b, and the metal casing 30a has an elliptical socket 31b. The difference between the embodiment is that the elliptical socket 31b has two opposite sides 311b and two curved sides 312b, and the two sides 311b respectively have a flange 40b, and the two sides 40b are symmetrically formed. At the periphery of the elliptical socket 31b.

Please refer to FIG. 6 again, which is a fourth embodiment of the USB Type-C connector with a hem at the socket of the present invention. This embodiment is substantially the same as the previous embodiment, and the difference is in the setting state of the hemming. As shown in FIG. 6, the USB Type-C connector 1c includes an insulating base 10c, a plurality of lead terminals 20c, a metal case 30c, and a flange 40c.

Further, the metal casing 30c has an elliptical socket 31c having opposite straight sides 311c and two curved sides 312c. In the embodiment, the flange 40c includes a plurality of arc segments 41c spaced apart from the two straight sides 311c of the elliptical socket 31c.

Please refer to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 , which are schematic exploded perspective views and a perspective view of the fifth embodiment of the USB Type-C connector with the hem of the socket. This embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment, and the difference is in the manner in which the hem is provided. As shown in FIG. 8, the USB Type-C connector 1d includes an insulating base 10d, a plurality of conductive terminals 20d, a metal casing 30d and a flange 40d, and the metal casing 30d has an elliptical socket 31d.

The difference in this embodiment is that the flange 40d is provided separately from the metal casing 30d. Further, the flange 40d is a set of rings, and one side of the flange 40d is fitted inside the oval socket 31d. Preferably, the metal casing 30d is formed with an engaging surface 32d formed on the inner periphery of the elliptical socket 31d. The engaging surface 32d is formed with a difference in the inner wall surface of the metal casing 30d. The flange 40d is formed. It is bonded to the engaging surface 32d.

Please refer to FIG. 10 again, which is a schematic exploded view of the sixth embodiment of the USB Type-C connector with the hem of the socket. This embodiment is substantially the same as the previous embodiment, and the difference is in the bonding position of the hemming. As shown in FIG. 10, the USB Type-C connector 1e includes an insulating base 10e, a plurality of conductive terminals 20e, a metal casing 30e and a flange 40e, and the metal casing 30e has an elliptical socket 31e.

The flange 40e is provided separately from the metal casing 30e. Moreover, the flange 40e is a set of rings. Further, the difference in this embodiment is that one side of the folded edge 40e is fitted to the outside of the elliptical socket 31e. Preferably, the metal casing 30e is formed with an engaging surface 32e formed on the outer periphery of the elliptical socket 31e. The engaging surface 32e is formed with a difference in the outer wall surface of the metal casing 30e. The flange 40e is formed. It is bonded to the engaging surface 32e.

Please refer to FIG. 11 as a schematic diagram of the application of the USB Type-C connector with the hem at the socket of the creation. As shown in FIG. 11, the USB Type-C connector 1 having the hem of the present invention can also be overlapped with another connector 2 to form a stacked connector. The specification type of the connector 2 is not limited and may vary depending on actual use conditions.

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, 1a~1e‧‧‧USB Type-C connector

2‧‧‧Connector

10, 10a~10e‧‧‧Insulated body

11‧‧‧Base

12‧‧ ‧ tongue

20, 20a~20e‧‧‧ lead terminals

21‧‧‧Gold Fingers

30, 30a~30e‧‧‧Metal shell

300‧‧‧ docking space

31, 31a~31e‧‧‧ oval socket

311b, 311c‧‧‧ straight edge

312b, 312c‧‧‧ curved edges

32d, 32e‧‧‧ joint surface

40, 40a~40e‧‧‧Folding

41‧‧‧Arc pieces

41a‧‧‧Arc segment

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a conventional USB Type-C connector.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a USB Type-C connector with a hem at the socket of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the USB Type-C connector with the hem of the present socket.

Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the USB Type-C connector with the hem of the present socket.

Figure 5 is a second embodiment of a USB Type-C connector with a hem at the socket of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a third embodiment of the USB Type-C connector of the present invention having a hem.

Fig. 7 is a fourth embodiment of the USB Type-C connector of the present invention having a hem.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing the folding of the fifth embodiment of the USB Type-C connector with the hem of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the third embodiment of the USB Type-C connector with the hem of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a sixth embodiment of the USB Type-C connector of the present invention having a hem.

Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the application of the USB Type-C connector with the hem of the socket of the present invention.

1‧‧‧USB Type-C connector

10‧‧‧Insulated body

11‧‧‧Base

12‧‧ ‧ tongue

20‧‧‧Connecting terminal

21‧‧‧Gold Fingers

30‧‧‧Metal housing

300‧‧‧ docking space

31‧‧‧Oval socket

40‧‧‧Folding

41‧‧‧Arc pieces

Claims (12)

A USB Type-C connector with a hem, comprising: an insulating base comprising a base and a tongue extending forward from the base; the plurality of conductive terminals conforming to the USB Type-C interface specification And disposed on opposite sides of the tongue plate; a metal shell sleeved outside the insulating seat, and an elliptical socket formed on a front side of the insulating seat; and a folded edge located at the elliptical socket The periphery is connected to the metal casing and extends outward from the periphery of the elliptical socket, and one end of the flange is kept at a distance from the surface of the metal casing. The socket of claim 1 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the conductive terminals comprise 24 gold fingers, and the two sides of the tongue are respectively provided with 12 gold fingers. The socket of claim 1 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the flange is integrally formed with the metal casing. The socket of claim 1 has a hemped USB Type-C connector, wherein the hem is a continuous arc piece. The socket of claim 1 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the flange comprises a plurality of arc segments spaced apart from a circumference of the elliptical socket. The socket of claim 1 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the elliptical socket has opposite straight sides and two curved sides, and each of the two straight sides has a folded edge. The socket of claim 6 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the flange comprises a plurality of arc segments, and the arc segments are spaced apart on two straight sides of the elliptical socket. The socket of claim 1 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the flange is disposed separately from the metal housing. The socket of claim 8 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the flange is a set of rings, and one side of the flange is embedded inside the oval socket. The socket of claim 8 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the metal casing is formed with an engaging surface on the inner periphery of the elliptical socket, and the flange is coupled to the engaging surface. The socket of claim 8 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the flange is a set of rings, and one side of the flange is embedded on the outer side of the oval socket. The socket of claim 11 has a crimped USB Type-C connector, wherein the metal casing is formed with an engaging surface on the outer periphery of the elliptical socket, and the flange is coupled to the engaging surface.