TWM594293U - Light source connection module and connector thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a light source connection module and connector thereof. The light source connection module is applied to a light emitting unit or a circuit board. The light source connection module includes a cover, a flexible flat cable, a first fastening member, a first electrode, and a connection module. One end of the first electrode is electrically connected to the conductor and the other end is connected to a second electrode. The connection module further includes a substrate and the second electrode. A second fastener is formed on two sides of the base plate to correspond to the first fastener. The second electrode is disposed on the substrate so that one end of the second electrode can be connected to a light emitting unit or a circuit board. Wherein, by combining the first fastener and the second fastener, the flexible flat cable is fixed to the connection module, and the conductor is electrically connected to the light emitting unit through the first electrode and the second electrode.

Description

Light source connection module and its connector

This creation is a technical field of connectors, in particular, a light source connection module applied to a light source and its connector.

Traditionally, in the composition of the liquid crystal display panel, in addition to the liquid crystal layer, the main light emitting layer (or backlight). The liquid crystal layer needs to pass through the light emitting layer to display the picture.

The backlight layer in the prior art is composed of multiple sets of light-emitting diode modules. The light-emitting diodes are distributed under the liquid crystal layer, and act on the liquid crystal layer by the surface light source generated by the light-emitting diodes.

Multiple groups of light-emitting diode modules are connected by cables. Since LCD panels have different sizes, the light-emitting diode modules need to be customized according to the size. Therefore, the circuit layout design There are limitations; in addition, if the light-emitting diode module is damaged, the entire group must be replaced, which is not only expensive and difficult to replace.

In view of this, this creation proposes a light source connection module to solve the lack of conventional technology.

The first objective of this creation is to provide a light source connection module, which is applied to a light-emitting unit and can be easily deployed at any position of a flexible flat cable.

The second purpose of this creation is based on the above-mentioned light source connection module, which can be applied to light-emitting units of different sizes by unlimited serial connection.

The third purpose of this creation is based on the above light source connection module, the cover is detachable, which is convenient for assembly and maintenance.

The fourth purpose of this creation is based on the above light source connection module, the connection unit can be set at the end of the flexible flat cable, the connection and the external connection, the end of the connection is the end and the external connection for connecting the external control unit, Power unit or terminal.

The fifth object of this creation is to provide a light source connector that can be connected to a single-sided or double-sided light-emitting unit or to an external control unit, power unit or terminal.

The sixth object of this creation is to provide a light source connector. The first fastener forms an elastic arm with a protrusion and the second fastener forms an opening. The opening is locked by the protrusion to fix the first fastener and the component The connection module.

In order to achieve the above purpose and other purposes, the present invention provides a light source connection module applied to a light emitting unit or a circuit board. The light source connection module includes a cover, a flexible flat cable, a first fastener, a first electrode and a connection module. The flexible flat cable has conductors to transmit signals. The flexible flat cable forms an exposed area to expose the conductor. The first fastener is provided with an exposed area of the flexible flat cable. One end of the first electrode is electrically connected to the conductor. The connection module is combined with the first fastener. The connection module includes a substrate and a second electrode. A second fastener is formed on both sides of the substrate to correspond to the first fastener. The second electrode is disposed on the substrate so that one end of the second electrode can Connect the lighting unit or circuit board. The other end of the second electrode is connected to the other end of the first electrode. Wherein, by combining the first fastener and the second fastener, the flexible flat cable is fixed to the connection module, and the conductor is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit through the first electrode and the second electrode.

In order to achieve the above and other objects, the present invention provides a light source connector applied to a light-emitting unit, a flexible flat cable with a conductor, or a circuit board. The light source connection module includes a cover, a first fastener, a first electrode and a connection module. The first fastener can be provided with a flexible flat cable. One end of the first electrode is electrically connected to the conductor. The connection module is combined with the first fastener. The connection module includes a substrate and a second electrode. A second fastener is formed on both sides of the substrate to correspond to the first fastener. The second electrode is disposed on the substrate so that one end of the second electrode can be connected to the light emitting unit or the circuit board. The other end of the second electrode is connected to the other end of the first electrode. Wherein, by combining the first fastener and the second fastener, the flexible flat cable can be fixed to the connection module, and the conductor is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit through the first electrode and the second electrode.

Compared with the conventional technology, the light source connection module of the present invention provides different connection units, which can be applied to flexible flat cables of different lengths, and the backlight module can be designed according to the change in size. In addition, the connector of the present invention provides a modular bridge between the flexible flat cable and the light-emitting unit (such as a light-emitting diode module) for easy configuration and maintenance.

2: Flexible flat cable

6: shell

8: circuit board

22: Conductor

10: First light source connector

12: Cover

14: The first fastener

1442: bump

144: Elastic arm

1442: bump

16: First electrode

162: end

164: end

18: Connect the module

182: Gasket

184: substrate

186: second electrode

1862: end

1864: end

188: Second fastener

1882: opening

20: Second light source connector

30: third light source connector

42, 44: light emitting unit

40: third electrode

402: end

404: end

406: Fastener

BR: Bare area

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a light source connection module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a light source connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3(a) is a schematic diagram illustrating the external structure of the light source connector of FIG.

FIG. 3(b) is a schematic diagram illustrating the internal structure of the light source connector of FIG.

FIG. 3(c) is a schematic diagram illustrating another internal structure of the light source connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4(a) is a schematic diagram illustrating a structure in which the light source connector of FIG. 3(b) is connected to the first electrode.

FIG. 4(b) is a top view illustrating that the light source connector of FIG. 3(c) is connected to the first electrode.

FIG. 5(a) is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the light source connector of this creation.

FIG. 5(b) is a schematic diagram illustrating the detailed structure of the first electrode of FIG. 5(a).

FIG. 6(a) is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the light source connector of this creation.

FIG. 6(b) is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the light source connector connected to the circuit board of FIG. 6(a).

FIG. 6(c) is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure in which the first electrode of FIG. 6(a) connects the circuit board and the housing.

7(a) is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the first electrode, the second electrode, and the third electrode of FIG. 6(a).

7(b) is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the third electrode connected to the circuit board of FIG. 7(a).

In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this creation, the following specific examples and the accompanying drawings are used to give a detailed description of this creation, as described below.

In this creation, the use of "one" or "one" is used to describe the units, elements, and assemblies described herein. This move is only for convenience of explanation and provides a general meaning to the scope of this creation. Therefore, unless clearly stated otherwise, such description should be understood to include one, at least one, and the singular also includes the plural.

In this creation, the terms "include", "include", "have", "contain" or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, an element, structure, product, or device containing multiple elements is not limited to the elements listed here, but may include those not explicitly listed but which are generally inherent to the element, structure, product, or device. Other requirements. In addition, unless clearly stated to the contrary, the term "or" refers to an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or".

Please refer to FIG. 1, which is a configuration diagram of a light source connection module according to an embodiment of the present creation. In FIG. 1, the light source connecting module is composed of a flexible flat cable 2, a first light source connector 10, a second light source connector 20, and a third light source connector 30. The length of the flexible flat cable 2 and the number of the light source connectors 10, 20, and 30 are not limited, and the number and length disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes only. In addition, the flexible flat cable 2 between each light source connector 10, 20, 30 may be continuous or separated.

Referring to FIG. 2 together, it is a structural schematic diagram of a light source connector according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the flexible flat cable 2 includes a conductor 22. The conductor 22 can transmit a signal (power signal or control signal, etc.) to the light-emitting units 42, 44 to drive the light-emitting units 42, 44. For example, the light-emitting units 42, 44 can be light-emitting diode (LED), cold Cathode fluorescent lamp (Cold cathode fluorescent lamp, CCFL), etc. Furthermore, the flexible flat cable 2 forms an exposed area BA to expose the conductor 2. In this embodiment, the light-emitting units 42, 44 are described by taking the two ends as an example. In another embodiment, the light-emitting units 42, 44 can be changed from the two ends to one end.

Returning to FIG. 1, the light source connector 10 is a double-opening type, for the flexible flat cable 2 to pass through at the two sides of the opening; the light source connector 20 is a single-end type (or end type), which is provided in the flexible flat row The end of the wire 2; and, the light source connector 30 is an external connection type for connecting the external The circuit board 8 includes, for example, a power supply circuit and a backlight module driving circuit. In another embodiment, the light source connector 14 is further locked to the housing 6.

3(a) to 3(c), FIG. 3(a) illustrates the external structure of the light source connector of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3(b) illustrates the internal structure of the light source connector of FIG. 1. The schematic diagram and FIG. 3(c) are schematic diagrams illustrating another internal structure of the light source connector of FIG. 1. The light source connection module 10 includes a cover 12, a first fastener 14, a first electrode 16 and a connection module 18.

In FIG. 3(a), the cover 12 is combined with the first buckle 14 to wrap the connection module 18 therein.

In FIG. 3(b), the connection module 18 is fixed (eg, soldered, etc.) to the light emitting units 42, 44 through the gasket 182. In addition, the connection module 18 includes a substrate 184 and a second electrode 186 in addition to the pad 182. The second electrode 186 is provided on the substrate 184. One end 1862 of the second electrode 186 electrically contacts the light-emitting unit 42,44. In addition, a second fastener 188 is further formed on the two sides of the connection module 18, and the second fastener 188 forms an opening 1882. In this embodiment, the shape of the second fastener 188 is a U-shape, and the U-shaped groove can be used to receive a part of the first fastener 14 mentioned later. In addition, the spacer 182 extends from the U-shaped groove. In other embodiments, the substrate 184 may also form the spacer 182 to fix the substrate 184 to the light emitting units 42 and 44. Here, the number of the second fastening member 188 and the second electrode 186 is described by taking four as an example. In other embodiments, the aforementioned number may not be limited.

In FIG. 3(c), the first fastener 14 is combined with the connection module 18 to provide the exposed area BR of the flexible flat cable 2. An elastic arm 144 having a protrusion 1442 is formed on both sides of the first fastener 14. In a normal state, when the elastic arm 144 is not subjected to external force, the elastic arm 144 does not deform and assumes an uncompressed state, so that the protrusion 1442 snaps into the opening 1882; in another embodiment, the elastic arm 144 When an external force is applied, the elastic arm 144 deforms and assumes a compressed state, so that the protrusion 1442 is separated from the opening 1882. The number of the elastic arms 144 is described by taking four as an example. In other embodiments, the aforementioned number may not be limited.

Refer to Figures 4(a) and 4(b) together. 4(a) is a schematic view illustrating the structure of the light source connector of FIG. 3(b) connected to the first electrode and FIG. 4(b) is a top view illustrating the connection of the light source connector of FIG. 3(c) to the first electrode . In FIGS. 4( a) and 4 (b ), one end 162 of the first electrode 16 is electrically connected to the conductor 22 and the other end 164 of the first electrode 16 is electrically connected to the other end 1864 of the second electrode 186. In this embodiment, one end 162 of the first electrode 16 provides a plurality of clips to hold the conductor 22, and the other end 164 of the first electrode 16 provides the clip 164 to hold the other end 1864 of the second electrode 186.

Refer to Figures 5(a) and 5(b) together. FIG. 5(a) is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the light source connector of the present invention and FIG. 5(b) is a schematic diagram illustrating the detailed structure of the first electrode of FIG. 5(a). In FIG. 5( a ), the light source connector 20 also includes the cover 12, the first fastener 14, the first electrode 16 and the connection module 18 of the foregoing embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

In this embodiment, the first electrode 16 differs from the foregoing in that the light source connector 20 is located at the end of the flexible flat cable 2. Therefore, the first electrodes 16 are connected to each other to short-circuit the conductor 22. In another embodiment, in addition to the connection between the conductor 22 and the conductor 22 to achieve a short-circuit effect through the connection of the first electrode 16, the conductor 22 and the conductor 22 can also be directly short-circuited, for example, covered with conductive adhesive The two conductors 22 enable the covered conductors 22 to be electrically connected to achieve a short-circuit effect. Even in another embodiment, the plurality of conductors 22 can be brought into contact with each other by bending the plurality of conductors 22 to achieve a short-circuit effect.

Refer also to Figures 6(a) to 6(c). FIG. 6(a) is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the light source connector of this creation, FIG. 6(b) is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the light source connector connected to the circuit board of FIG. 6(a), and FIG. 6(c) is Create a schematic structural diagram of the first electrode connecting the circuit board and the housing of FIG. 6(a). In FIG. 6( a ), the light source connector 30 also includes the cover 12, the first fastener 14, the first electrode 16 and the connection module 18 of the foregoing embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

Refer also to Figures 7(a) and 7(b). 7(a) illustrates the structure of the first electrode, the second electrode and the third electrode of FIG. 6(a) and FIG. 7(b) illustrates the connection circuit of the third electrode of FIG. 7(a) Schematic diagram of the board. In FIG. 7( a ), the third electrode 40 can be connected to the connection module 18. One end 402 of the third electrode 40 is connected to the second electrode 186 and the other end 404 of the third electrode 40 can be connected to the circuit board 8.

In addition, the third electrode 40 further includes a fastener 406 for fixing the circuit board 8. In this embodiment, the fastener 406 is hook-shaped for fastening the circuit board 8.

In the foregoing embodiments, the cover body may further form an operation portion for an external force to pick up. For example, the operation parts are formed on both sides of the cover body, which is convenient for the machine to grasp.

This creation has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, but those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments are only used to depict this creation, and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of this creation. It should be noted that all changes and replacements equivalent to the examples should be included in the scope of this creation. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation shall be determined by the scope of the patent application.

2: Flexible flat cable

42, 44: light emitting unit

6: shell

8: circuit board

10: First light source connector

20: Second light source connector

30: third light source connector

Claims (10)

A light source connection module is applied to a light-emitting unit or a circuit board. The light source connection module includes: a cover; a flexible flat cable with a conductor for signal transmission; the flexible flat cable forms an exposed area to expose the conductor A first fastener, which is the exposed area of the flexible flat cable; a first electrode, which is electrically connected to the conductor at one end; and a connection module, which is combined with the first fastener, the connection module has A substrate and a second electrode, a second fastener is formed on two sides of the substrate to correspond to the first fastener, and the second electrode is disposed on the substrate so that one end of the second electrode is connected to the light emitting unit or the circuit Board, the other end of the second electrode is connected to the other end of the first electrode; wherein by combining the first fastener and the second fastener, the flexible flat cable is fixed to the connection module, and The conductor is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit through the first electrode and the second electrode. The light source connection module as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the first fastening member forms an opening of the elastic arm having a convex block and the second fastening member, and the opening is locked by the convex block Fix the first buckle and the piece to the connection module. The light source connection module as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the first fastener is formed with a projection and the cover forming an opening, and the projection is snapped to the opening to fix the cover on the Connect the module. The light source connection module as described in item 1 of the patent application range, wherein the protrusion is detached from the opening by compressing the elastic arm and the protrusion is snapped on the opening by releasing the compressed elastic arm. The light source connection module according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the substrate forms a gasket for fixing the substrate to the light emitting unit; or the second fastener forms a gasket for fixing the substrate In the light-emitting unit. The light source connection module as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the first electrode forms a clip to hold the conductor. The light source connection module as described in item 1 of the patent scope, wherein the first electrodes are plural and the conductors are plural, and the first electrodes are connected to each other to short-circuit the conductors, or the conductors At least the two are shorted to each other. The light source connection module as described in item 1 of the patent scope further includes a third electrode for connection to the connection module, one end of the third electrode is connected to the second electrode and the other end of the third electrode For connecting the circuit board. The light source connection module as described in item 8 of the patent application scope, wherein the third electrode further includes a fastener for fixing the circuit board. A light source connector is applied to a light-emitting unit, a flexible flat cable or a circuit board with conductors. The light source connector includes: a cover; a first fastening member for providing the flexible flat cable; a first electrode, One end is electrically connected to the conductor; and the connection module is combined with the first fastener, the connection module has a substrate and a second Electrodes, second fasteners are formed on both sides of the substrate to correspond to the first fasteners, the second electrode is disposed on the substrate, so that one end of the second electrode is used to connect the light-emitting unit or the circuit board The other end of the two electrodes is connected to the other end of the first electrode; wherein by combining the first fastener and the second fastener, the flexible flat cable is fixed to the connection module, and the conductor passes through The first electrode is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit in combination with the second electrode.

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