TWI462405B - Connector mechanism and related electronic device - Google Patents
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本發明係提供一種連接器機構及其相關電子裝置,尤指一種可調整其體積高度的連接器機構及其相關可應用的薄型電子裝置。The present invention provides a connector mechanism and related electronic device, and more particularly to a connector mechanism that can adjust its volume height and its associated thin electronic device.
隨著資訊的發達及電腦技術的進步,電腦系統的體積日漸縮小,運用也日漸多元。為了要擴充電腦系統的功能,適應各使用者不同的需求,各式各樣的電腦系統外接裝置也就應運而生。舉例來說,像是外接式硬碟或是可攜式儲存裝置,能擴充電腦系統原本有限的記憶容量;外接式光碟機及光碟燒錄機則能擴充電腦系統的多媒體資源存取功能,並提供大容量資料備份的能力;或是以網路線連接外部網路,而達到上網擷取資料與瀏覽網頁等功能。然而,現今筆記型電腦係朝著輕薄的趨勢來發展,對於厚度之機構空間設計要求日趨嚴格,設置於筆記型電腦側邊之連接埠之高度往往會限制筆記型電腦整體厚度,而造成機構設計之限制。With the development of information and advances in computer technology, the size of computer systems is shrinking and the use of computers is becoming more diverse. In order to expand the functions of the computer system and adapt to the different needs of each user, a variety of external devices for computer systems have emerged. For example, an external hard disk or a portable storage device can expand the original limited memory capacity of the computer system; the external optical disk drive and the optical disk drive can expand the multimedia resource access function of the computer system, and Provide the ability to back up large-capacity data; or connect to the external network with a network route, and achieve the functions of surfing the Internet and browsing the web. However, today's notebook computers are moving toward a thin and light trend. The design of the space space for thickness is becoming more and more strict. The height of the connection on the side of the notebook computer tends to limit the overall thickness of the notebook computer, resulting in the design of the mechanism. The limit.
舉例來說,用來連接網路線以提供有線網路功能之乙太網路(Ethernet)連接埠(如RJ45連接埠)或用來連接電話線之RJ11連接埠會因為其接頭尺寸而有固定開口尺寸規範,故於筆記型電腦機構設計方面必須配合網路連接埠或數據機連接埠之尺寸而增加厚度,或是將網路連接埠或數據機連接埠 以外觀局部凸出方式設計,但如此便會影響外觀美感。故如何設計一零件高度能符合現今產品規格要求,又能滿足輕薄趨勢而無需犧牲外觀美感之連接器機構,便為現今電子產業機構設計所需努力之課題。For example, an Ethernet connection (such as an RJ45 port) used to connect to a network route to provide wired network functions or an RJ11 port for connecting a telephone line may have a fixed opening due to its connector size. Dimensional specifications, so the design of the notebook computer must be combined with the size of the network port or the data port connection to increase the thickness, or connect the network port or the data machine埠 Designed with a partial convex appearance, but this will affect the aesthetic appearance. Therefore, how to design a connector structure that meets the requirements of today's product specifications and meets the trend of thinness without sacrificing aesthetics is the task of designing the needs of today's electronics industry.
本發明係提供一種可調整其體積高度的連接器機構及其相關可應用的薄型電子裝置,以解決上述之問題。The present invention provides a connector mechanism that can adjust its volume height and its associated thin electronic device to solve the above problems.
本發明之申請專利範圍係揭露一種連接器機構,用以連結於一外部接頭,該外部接頭包含一主體與一插銷。該連接器機構包含有一基座、一蓋板以及至少一軸部。該基座包含有一第一基部、一第二基部以及一第三基部。該第一基部係設置有一連接端子。該第二基部連接於該第一基部之一第一邊,且該第二基部具有一樞孔。該第三基部連接於該第一基部相對該第一邊之一第二邊。該基座具有一開口。該開口位於該第一基部、該第二基部與該第三基部之間,且該外部接頭係用來插入該開口以電連接於該連接端子。該蓋板以可樞轉方式設置於該第二基部與該第三基部上。該蓋板包含有一第一底板、一第二底板以及至少一軸部。該第一底板係相對該基座旋轉至一第一位置以覆蓋該開口,且另相對該基座旋轉至相異該第一位置之一第二位置以承載該外部接頭之該主體。該第二底板連接於該第一底板。該第二底板具有一卡扣結構,且該卡扣結構係於該第一底板旋轉至該第二位置時扣接在該外部接頭之該插銷,藉此限制該外部接頭相對該基 座之一移動。該軸部設置於該第一底板與該第二底板之一交界處。該軸部係穿設該第二基部之該樞孔,以使該第一底板藉由該軸部相對該基座旋轉。該彈性元件套接於該軸部,且該彈性元件之兩端分別抵接於該基座與該蓋板。該蓋板係利用該彈性元件之一彈性恢復力覆蓋該基座之該開口。The patent application scope of the present invention discloses a connector mechanism for coupling to an external connector, the external connector including a main body and a latch. The connector mechanism includes a base, a cover plate and at least one shaft portion. The base includes a first base, a second base and a third base. The first base is provided with a connection terminal. The second base is coupled to one of the first sides of the first base, and the second base has a pivot hole. The third base is coupled to the second side of the first base opposite the first side. The base has an opening. The opening is located between the first base, the second base and the third base, and the external joint is used to insert the opening to be electrically connected to the connecting terminal. The cover plate is pivotally disposed on the second base and the third base. The cover plate includes a first bottom plate, a second bottom plate and at least one shaft portion. The first bottom plate is rotated relative to the base to a first position to cover the opening, and is further rotated relative to the base to a second position different from the first position to carry the body of the outer joint. The second bottom plate is connected to the first bottom plate. The second bottom plate has a snap structure, and the buckle structure is fastened to the latch of the outer joint when the first bottom plate is rotated to the second position, thereby limiting the outer joint relative to the base One of the seats moves. The shaft portion is disposed at a boundary between the first bottom plate and one of the second bottom plates. The shaft portion passes through the pivot hole of the second base portion to rotate the first bottom plate relative to the base portion by the shaft portion. The elastic member is sleeved on the shaft portion, and two ends of the elastic member abut against the base and the cover plate respectively. The cover covers the opening of the base by an elastic restoring force of the elastic member.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露該開口之一高度實質上小於該主體與該插銷的一高度總和。The scope of the patent application of the present invention further discloses that the height of one of the openings is substantially smaller than a height sum of the main body and the plug.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露該第一基部與該卡扣結構之底部的一間距實質上相同於該主體與該插銷的一高度總和。The patent application scope of the present invention further discloses that a distance between the first base and the bottom of the buckle structure is substantially the same as a height sum of the body and the plug.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露該第一底板具有一凹陷結構,該插銷係於該主體插入該開口時容置該凹陷結構內。According to the patent application of the present invention, the first bottom plate has a recessed structure, and the plug is received in the recessed structure when the main body is inserted into the opening.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露該凹陷結構係連通該卡扣結構。The scope of the patent application of the present invention further discloses that the recessed structure is connected to the snap structure.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露該第一基部、該第二基部與該第三基部之一組合係為一U型結構,該U型結構之內部具有一容置空間。The patent application scope of the present invention further discloses that the first base portion, the second base portion and one of the third base portions are combined into a U-shaped structure, and the inside of the U-shaped structure has an accommodating space.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露該第二底板係於該第一底板旋轉至該第一位置時收納於該容置空間內。According to the patent application of the present invention, the second bottom plate is received in the accommodating space when the first bottom plate is rotated to the first position.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露該第二底板係於該第一底板旋轉至該第二位置時移出該容置空間,且該卡扣結構正面指向該第一基部。According to the patent application of the present invention, the second bottom plate is removed from the accommodating space when the first bottom plate is rotated to the second position, and the buckle structure is directed to the first base.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露該第二基部之表面形成 有一滑槽,該蓋板另包含有一導塊,設置於該第一底板之一側邊且穿設該滑槽,該彈性元件之一端係扣合於該導塊,以驅動該第一底板相對該基座之一轉動。The scope of the patent application of the present invention further discloses surface formation of the second base The cover plate further includes a guide block disposed on a side of the first bottom plate and passing through the sliding slot, and one end of the elastic member is fastened to the guide block to drive the first bottom plate to be opposite One of the bases rotates.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露該滑槽之一弧長係對應於該第一底板在該第一位置與該第二位置之間位移的一夾角。The patent application scope of the present invention further discloses that an arc length of the chute corresponds to an angle between the first bottom plate and the second position being displaced between the first position and the second position.
本發明之申請專利範圍另揭露一種電子裝置,其包含有一殼體以及一連接器機構。該殼體內部設置有至少一電子元件。該連接器機構設置於該殼體內,用以連結於一外部接頭,且該外部接頭包含一主體與一插銷。該連接器機構包含有一基座、一蓋板以及至少一軸部。該基座包含有一第一基部、一第二基部以及一第三基部。該第一基部係設置有一連接端子,且該連接端子電連接於該電子元件。該第二基部連接於該第一基部之一第一邊,且該第二基部具有一樞孔。該第三基部連接於該第一基部相對該第一邊之一第二邊。該基座具有一開口。該開口位於該第一基部、該第二基部與該第三基部之間,且該外部接頭係用來插入該開口以電連接於該連接端子。該蓋板以可樞轉方式設置於該第二基部與該第三基部上。該蓋板包含有一第一底板、一第二底板以及至少一軸部。該第一底板係相對該基座旋轉至一第一位置以覆蓋該開口,且另相對該基座旋轉至相異該第一位置之一第二位置以承載該外部接頭之該主體。該第二底板連接於該第一底板。該第二底板具有一卡扣結構,且該卡扣結構係於該第一 底板旋轉至該第二位置時扣接在該外部接頭之該插銷,藉此限制該外部接頭相對該基座之一移動。該軸部設置於該第一底板與該第二底板之一交界處。該軸部係穿設該第二基部之該樞孔,以使該第一底板藉由該軸部相對該基座旋轉。該彈性元件套接於該軸部,且該彈性元件之兩端分別抵接於該基座與該蓋板。該蓋板係利用該彈性元件之一彈性恢復力覆蓋該基座之該開口。The patent application scope of the present invention further discloses an electronic device including a housing and a connector mechanism. The housing is internally provided with at least one electronic component. The connector mechanism is disposed in the housing for coupling to an external connector, and the external connector includes a body and a latch. The connector mechanism includes a base, a cover plate and at least one shaft portion. The base includes a first base, a second base and a third base. The first base is provided with a connection terminal, and the connection terminal is electrically connected to the electronic component. The second base is coupled to one of the first sides of the first base, and the second base has a pivot hole. The third base is coupled to the second side of the first base opposite the first side. The base has an opening. The opening is located between the first base, the second base and the third base, and the external joint is used to insert the opening to be electrically connected to the connecting terminal. The cover plate is pivotally disposed on the second base and the third base. The cover plate includes a first bottom plate, a second bottom plate and at least one shaft portion. The first bottom plate is rotated relative to the base to a first position to cover the opening, and is further rotated relative to the base to a second position different from the first position to carry the body of the outer joint. The second bottom plate is connected to the first bottom plate. The second bottom plate has a snap structure, and the snap structure is attached to the first The latch of the outer joint is snapped when the bottom plate is rotated to the second position, thereby restricting movement of the outer joint relative to one of the bases. The shaft portion is disposed at a boundary between the first bottom plate and one of the second bottom plates. The shaft portion passes through the pivot hole of the second base portion to rotate the first bottom plate relative to the base portion by the shaft portion. The elastic member is sleeved on the shaft portion, and two ends of the elastic member abut against the base and the cover plate respectively. The cover covers the opening of the base by an elastic restoring force of the elastic member.
本發明之連接器機構係利用可相對基座翻轉的蓋板來改變連接器機構之插入孔槽的大小。彈性元件可驅動蓋板覆蓋在開口來防止落塵或異物的掉落;而將蓋板翻離於開口後,蓋板之凹陷結構及卡扣結構便可與開口連通以擴增插入孔槽的尺寸。綜合來說,本發明之連接器機構具有結構簡單、操作容易且成本低廉之優點,並可視實際使用需求調整其插入孔槽的尺寸,可廣泛地應用在薄型電子裝置,不但改善了產品的美觀性,亦相對地提高其市場競爭力。The connector mechanism of the present invention utilizes a cover that can be flipped relative to the base to vary the size of the insertion slot of the connector mechanism. The elastic member can drive the cover to cover the opening to prevent falling of dust or foreign matter; and after the cover is turned away from the opening, the recessed structure and the buckle structure of the cover can communicate with the opening to expand the size of the insertion hole. . In general, the connector mechanism of the present invention has the advantages of simple structure, easy operation, and low cost, and can adjust the size of the insertion hole groove according to actual use requirements, and can be widely applied to a thin electronic device, thereby improving the appearance of the product. Sexuality also relatively enhances its market competitiveness.
請參閱第1圖為本發明之實施例之一電子裝置100之示意圖。電子裝置100可為一桌上型電腦、筆記型電腦、平板電腦、或其他智慧型電腦等。電子裝置100包含有一殼體102,殼體102內部係設置有複數個電子元件104,例如硬碟機、光碟機、處理器、主機板等。電子裝置100包含有一連接器機構106,設置於殼體102內部且電連接於電子元件104(如主機板)。使用者可將一外部接頭108插入連接器機構 106以與電子元件104產生連結,藉此傳輸電子訊號。一般來說,外部接頭108係包含有一主體110與一插銷112,且插銷112以可撓曲方式設置在主體110表面。當主體110插入連接器機構106時,插銷112係扣接於連接器機構106上,以避免外部接頭108自連接器機構106脫落。Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic diagram of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device 100 can be a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, or other smart computers. The electronic device 100 includes a housing 102. The housing 102 is internally provided with a plurality of electronic components 104, such as a hard disk drive, a CD player, a processor, a motherboard, and the like. The electronic device 100 includes a connector mechanism 106 disposed inside the housing 102 and electrically connected to the electronic component 104 (such as a motherboard). The user can insert an external connector 108 into the connector mechanism 106 is coupled to the electronic component 104 to transmit an electronic signal. In general, the outer joint 108 includes a body 110 and a latch 112, and the latch 112 is flexibly disposed on the surface of the body 110. When the body 110 is inserted into the connector mechanism 106, the latch 112 is snapped onto the connector mechanism 106 to prevent the outer connector 108 from falling out of the connector mechanism 106.
請參閱第2圖與第3圖分別為本發明之實施例之連接器機構106的元件爆炸示意圖及連接器機構106的元件與外部接頭108在另一視角的組立圖。連接器機構106包含有一基座114。基座114包含有一第一基部116、一第二基部118以及一第三基部120。第一基部116設置有一連接端子122,其係電連接於電子元件104。第二基部118與第三基部120分別連接於第一基部116之一第一邊116A及一第二邊116B,第一邊116A與第二邊116B為第一基部116的兩相對側邊,因此第一基部116、第二基部118以及第三基部120可組合為一U型結構。基座114具有一開口114A,其係介於第一基部116、第二基部118以及第三基部120的各相鄰側邊之間的一面。基座114(U型結構)之內部可具有一容置空間114B,容置空間114B係為第一基部116、第二基部118與第三基部120的板結構所圍繞的矩形空間。換句話說,開口114A係為多面體矩形空間(容置空間114B)的其中一面,而外部接頭108係穿過開口114A以靜置在容置空間114B內而電連接於連接端子122。Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 for an exploded view of the components of the connector mechanism 106 and an assembly view of the components of the connector mechanism 106 and the external connector 108 at another viewing angle, respectively. The connector mechanism 106 includes a base 114. The base 114 includes a first base portion 116, a second base portion 118, and a third base portion 120. The first base 116 is provided with a connection terminal 122 electrically connected to the electronic component 104. The second base portion 118 and the third base portion 120 are respectively connected to the first side 116A and the second side 116B of the first base portion 116. The first side 116A and the second side 116B are opposite sides of the first base portion 116. The first base 116, the second base 118, and the third base 120 may be combined into a U-shaped structure. The pedestal 114 has an opening 114A that is interposed between one of the adjacent sides of the first base 116, the second base 118, and the third base 120. The accommodating space 114B is a rectangular space surrounded by the plate structure of the first base portion 116, the second base portion 118 and the third base portion 120. In other words, the opening 114A is one side of the polyhedral rectangular space (the accommodating space 114B), and the external joint 108 is electrically connected to the connection terminal 122 through the opening 114A to be rested in the accommodating space 114B.
請參閱第2圖至第5圖,第4圖與第5圖分別為本發明之實施例之連接器機構106於不同操作狀態的示意圖。連接器機構106另包含有一蓋板124,以可樞轉方式設置於第二基部118與第三基部120上。蓋板124包含有一第一底板126、一第二底板128以及二軸部130。如第4圖與第5圖所示,第一底板126可相對基座114旋轉而於一第一位置P1與一第二位置P2間切換。當第一底板126轉動到第一位置P1時可覆蓋開口114A,以防止落塵或異物掉入連接器機構106的容置空間114B內部;當第一底板126轉動到第二位置P2時,開口114A不再被遮蔽,而第一底板126便可用來承載插入開口114A的外部接頭108之主體110。Please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 5 . FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are respectively schematic diagrams of the connector mechanism 106 in different operating states according to an embodiment of the present invention. The connector mechanism 106 further includes a cover plate 124 pivotally disposed on the second base portion 118 and the third base portion 120. The cover plate 124 includes a first bottom plate 126, a second bottom plate 128, and two shaft portions 130. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the first bottom plate 126 is rotatable relative to the base 114 to switch between a first position P1 and a second position P2. When the first bottom plate 126 is rotated to the first position P1, the opening 114A may be covered to prevent dust or foreign matter from falling into the accommodating space 114B of the connector mechanism 106; when the first bottom plate 126 is rotated to the second position P2, the opening 114A No longer obscured, and the first bottom plate 126 can be used to carry the body 110 of the outer joint 108 that is inserted into the opening 114A.
第二底板128連接於第一底板126。第二底板128具有一卡扣結構132,隨著第一底板126旋轉至第二位置P2,卡扣結構132可用來扣接插入開口114A之外部接頭108的插銷112,藉此限制外部接頭108相對基座114之一移動。兩個軸部130分別設置在第一底板126與第二底板128之交界處的兩端。第二基部118與第三基部120可分別具有一樞孔134,而兩軸部130分別穿設相應的樞孔134,因此蓋板124便可利用軸部130與樞孔134之一組合而相對基座114旋轉。再者,第一底板126可具有一凹陷結構136,其係可選擇性連通卡扣結構132。凹陷結構136可形成於第一底板126之中間區域,且對應外部接頭108插入開口114A時其插銷112之一位置。第一底板126另可具有二承載面138,設置 在凹陷結構136的兩旁。當外部接頭108插入開口114A時,主體110可抵靠在承載面138上,且插銷112可順勢容置於凹陷結構136內,並扣接在卡扣結構132,以確保外部接頭108可穩定地固設在連接器機構106內。The second bottom plate 128 is coupled to the first bottom plate 126. The second bottom plate 128 has a snap structure 132. The buckle structure 132 can be used to fasten the latch 112 of the outer joint 108 of the insertion opening 114A as the first bottom plate 126 is rotated to the second position P2, thereby limiting the relative position of the outer joint 108. One of the pedestals 114 moves. The two shaft portions 130 are respectively disposed at both ends of the boundary between the first bottom plate 126 and the second bottom plate 128. The second base portion 118 and the third base portion 120 respectively have a pivot hole 134, and the two shaft portions 130 respectively pass through the corresponding pivot holes 134, so that the cover plate 124 can be combined with one of the pivot portions 134 and the pivot hole 134. The base 114 rotates. Moreover, the first bottom plate 126 can have a recessed structure 136 that selectively communicates with the snap structure 132. The recessed structure 136 can be formed in an intermediate region of the first bottom plate 126 and corresponding to the position of the latch 112 when the outer joint 108 is inserted into the opening 114A. The first bottom plate 126 can further have two bearing surfaces 138, which are arranged On both sides of the recessed structure 136. When the outer joint 108 is inserted into the opening 114A, the main body 110 can abut against the bearing surface 138, and the latch 112 can be accommodated in the recessed structure 136 and fastened to the buckle structure 132 to ensure that the outer joint 108 can be stably It is fixed in the connector mechanism 106.
除此之外,連接器機構106另包含有至少一彈性元件140,其係套接在其中一個軸部130上。舉例來說,本發明之彈性元件140可為一扭轉彈簧。彈性元件140之兩端分別抵靠在基座114與蓋板124上。如第4圖與第5圖所示,使用者推動蓋板124自第一位置P1移動到第二位置P2時,彈性元件140被擠壓而儲存一彈性恢復力;而當施加在蓋板124的外力移除後,彈性元件140之彈性恢復力便會驅使蓋板124自第二位置P2翻轉回第一位置P1,以回復到覆蓋在開口114A的一初始狀態。In addition, the connector mechanism 106 further includes at least one elastic member 140 that is sleeved on one of the shaft portions 130. For example, the resilient member 140 of the present invention can be a torsion spring. Both ends of the elastic member 140 abut against the base 114 and the cover plate 124, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the user pushes the cover plate 124 from the first position P1 to the second position P2, the elastic member 140 is pressed to store an elastic restoring force; and when applied to the cover plate 124 After the external force is removed, the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 140 drives the cover plate 124 to be reversed from the second position P2 back to the first position P1 to return to an initial state covering the opening 114A.
為了順向地導引蓋板124相對基座114之翻轉,第二基部118還可於其表面形成有一滑槽142,且蓋板124另可包含有一導塊144,其係設置在第一底板126之一側邊。導塊144可穿設滑槽142以由內向外突出基座114,進一步來說,彈性元件140之一端可扣合在導塊144上,以使彈性元件140之彈性恢復力可驅動導塊沿著滑槽142移動來導引蓋板124的翻轉。其中滑槽142之一弧長係對應於第一底板126在第一位置P1與第二位置P2之間位移的一夾角,一般來說,第一底板126的翻轉角度可實質上相等於九十度角,且滑槽142可實質上等同為四分之一圓周的弧結構。In order to guide the flipping of the cover plate 124 relative to the base 114, the second base portion 118 can also be formed with a sliding slot 142 on the surface thereof, and the cover plate 124 can further include a guiding block 144 disposed on the first bottom plate. One side of 126. The guiding block 144 can pass through the sliding slot 142 to protrude from the inner side outwardly. Further, one end of the elastic member 140 can be fastened on the guiding block 144, so that the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 140 can drive the guiding block edge. The chute 142 moves to guide the flipping of the cover plate 124. The arc length of one of the sliding slots 142 corresponds to an angle between the first bottom plate 126 and the second position P2. Generally, the flip angle of the first bottom plate 126 can be substantially equal to ninety. The degree of angle, and the chute 142 may be substantially equivalent to an arc structure of a quarter circumference.
如第1圖與第4圖所示,基座114之開口114A的一高度H1可實質上小於外部接頭108之主體110及插銷112的一高度總和H2,因此當蓋板124覆蓋於開口114A(旋轉至第一位置P1)時,第二底板128收納在容置空間114B的內部,連接器機構106之一厚度可小於外部接頭108之一厚度,有助於縮減電子裝置100之殼體102的尺寸,故本發明之連接器機構106可較佳地應用在薄型電腦上。另一方面,如第1圖與第5圖所示,第一基部116與卡扣結構132之底部的一間距D可實質上相同於主體110與插銷112的高度總和H2,因此當蓋板124遠離開口114A(旋轉至第二位置P2而遮蔽了U型結構之一出口端),第二底板128移出容置空間114B,且卡扣結構132可正面指向第一基部116,意即開口114A、卡扣結構132及凹陷結構136彼此連通,此時外部接頭108才可經由開口114A插入連接器機構106的容置空間114B,以進行與連接端子122之連結。As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a height H1 of the opening 114A of the pedestal 114 may be substantially smaller than a height sum H2 of the main body 110 of the outer joint 108 and the plug 112, so that when the cover 124 covers the opening 114A ( When rotating to the first position P1), the second bottom plate 128 is received inside the accommodating space 114B, and the thickness of one of the connector mechanisms 106 can be smaller than the thickness of one of the outer joints 108, which helps to reduce the housing 102 of the electronic device 100. Dimensions, the connector mechanism 106 of the present invention can be preferably applied to a thin computer. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, a distance D between the first base portion 116 and the bottom of the buckle structure 132 may be substantially the same as the sum H2 of the heights of the main body 110 and the latch 112, so that when the cover 124 is Moving away from the opening 114A (rotating to the second position P2 and shielding one of the outlet ends of the U-shaped structure), the second bottom plate 128 is moved out of the accommodating space 114B, and the buckle structure 132 can face the first base portion 116, that is, the opening 114A, The latching structure 132 and the recessed structure 136 are in communication with each other. At this time, the external joint 108 can be inserted into the accommodating space 114B of the connector mechanism 106 via the opening 114A to perform connection with the connecting terminal 122.
請參閱第2圖、第3圖、及第6圖至第8圖,第6圖至第8圖分別為本發明之實施例之連接器機構106於不同操作狀態的剖視圖。如第6圖所示,當外部接頭108未插入連接器機構106時,彈性元件140驅動蓋板124覆蓋在開口114A(第一位置P1),此時蓋板124整體收納在基座114的容置空間114B內,連接器機構106之厚度約等同於開口114A之高度H1,故可將連接器機構106的體積縮至最小。如第7圖所示,外部接頭108部分插入開口114A,由於外部接頭 108之整體尺寸(約等同於高度總和H2)大於連接器機構106之厚度(開口114A之高度H1),故主體110推擠第一底板126遠離開口114A,帶動彈性元件140克服其彈性恢復力,以驅使第一底板126利用軸部130與樞孔134之組合為軸心,而逐漸自第一位置P1轉往第二位置P2。此時第二底板128逐漸移出容置空間114B,而使外部接頭108之插銷112可滑入凹陷結構136內。如第8圖所示,當外部接頭108完全插入連接器機構106,並電連接於連接端子122,第一底板126相對基座114翻轉至最大角度(第二位置P2),以使外部接頭108之主體110可抵靠在承載面138上,且其插銷112可扣接至卡扣結構132。如此一來,外部接頭108便可穩定地固接於連接器機構106。Please refer to FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 to FIG. 8. FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 are respectively cross-sectional views showing the connector mechanism 106 in different operating states according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, when the outer joint 108 is not inserted into the connector mechanism 106, the elastic member 140 drives the cover plate 124 to cover the opening 114A (first position P1), and the cover plate 124 is entirely accommodated in the capacity of the base 114. Within the space 114B, the thickness of the connector mechanism 106 is approximately equal to the height H1 of the opening 114A, thereby minimizing the volume of the connector mechanism 106. As shown in Fig. 7, the outer joint 108 is partially inserted into the opening 114A due to the outer joint The overall size of 108 (about equal to the height sum H2) is greater than the thickness of the connector mechanism 106 (the height H1 of the opening 114A), so that the body 110 pushes the first bottom plate 126 away from the opening 114A, driving the elastic member 140 to overcome its elastic restoring force. The first bottom plate 126 is driven by the combination of the shaft portion 130 and the pivot hole 134 as an axis, and gradually changes from the first position P1 to the second position P2. At this time, the second bottom plate 128 is gradually removed from the accommodating space 114B, so that the pin 112 of the outer joint 108 can slide into the recessed structure 136. As shown in FIG. 8, when the outer joint 108 is fully inserted into the connector mechanism 106 and electrically connected to the connection terminal 122, the first bottom plate 126 is inverted relative to the base 114 to a maximum angle (second position P2) to allow the outer joint 108 The body 110 can abut against the bearing surface 138 and the latch 112 can be snapped to the buckle structure 132. In this way, the outer joint 108 can be stably fixed to the connector mechanism 106.
相較先前技術,本發明之連接器機構係利用可相對基座翻轉的蓋板來改變連接器機構之插入孔槽的大小。彈性元件可驅動蓋板覆蓋在開口來防止落塵或異物的掉落;而將蓋板翻離於開口後,蓋板之凹陷結構及卡扣結構便可與開口連通以擴增插入孔槽的尺寸。綜合來說,本發明之連接器機構具有結構簡單、操作容易且成本低廉之優點,並可視實際使用需求調整其插入孔槽的尺寸,可廣泛地應用在薄型電子裝置,不但改善了產品的美觀性,亦相對地提高其市場競爭力。In contrast to the prior art, the connector mechanism of the present invention utilizes a cover that can be flipped relative to the base to vary the size of the insertion slot of the connector mechanism. The elastic member can drive the cover to cover the opening to prevent falling of dust or foreign matter; and after the cover is turned away from the opening, the recessed structure and the buckle structure of the cover can communicate with the opening to expand the size of the insertion hole. . In general, the connector mechanism of the present invention has the advantages of simple structure, easy operation, and low cost, and can adjust the size of the insertion hole groove according to actual use requirements, and can be widely applied to a thin electronic device, thereby improving the appearance of the product. Sexuality also relatively enhances its market competitiveness.
以上所述僅為本發明之較佳實施例,凡依本發明申請專利範圍所做之均等變化與修飾,皆應屬本發明之涵蓋範圍。The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all changes and modifications made to the scope of the present invention should be within the scope of the present invention.
100‧‧‧電子裝置100‧‧‧Electronic devices
102‧‧‧殼體102‧‧‧ housing
104‧‧‧電子元件104‧‧‧Electronic components
106‧‧‧連接器機構106‧‧‧Connector mechanism
108‧‧‧外部接頭108‧‧‧External joints
110‧‧‧主體110‧‧‧ Subject
112‧‧‧插銷112‧‧‧ latch
114‧‧‧基座114‧‧‧Base
114A‧‧‧開口114A‧‧‧ openings
114B‧‧‧容置空間114B‧‧‧ accommodating space
116‧‧‧第一基部116‧‧‧ first base
116A‧‧‧第一邊116A‧‧‧ first side
116B‧‧‧第二邊116B‧‧‧ second side
118‧‧‧第二基部118‧‧‧ Second base
120‧‧‧第三基部120‧‧‧ Third base
122‧‧‧連接端子122‧‧‧Connecting terminal
124‧‧‧蓋板124‧‧‧ Cover
126‧‧‧第一底板126‧‧‧ first bottom plate
128‧‧‧第二底板128‧‧‧second bottom plate
130‧‧‧軸部130‧‧‧Axis
132‧‧‧卡扣結構132‧‧‧Snap structure
134‧‧‧樞孔134‧‧‧ pivot hole
136‧‧‧凹陷結構136‧‧‧ recessed structure
138‧‧‧承載面138‧‧‧ bearing surface
140‧‧‧彈性元件140‧‧‧Flexible components
142‧‧‧滑槽142‧‧ ‧ chute
144‧‧‧導塊144‧‧‧ Guide block
D‧‧‧間距D‧‧‧ spacing
P1‧‧‧第一位置P1‧‧‧ first position
P2‧‧‧第二位置P2‧‧‧ second position
H1‧‧‧高度H1‧‧‧ Height
H2‧‧‧高度總和H2‧‧‧ height sum
第1圖為本發明之實施例之電子裝置之示意圖。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
第2圖與第3圖分別為本發明之實施例之連接器機構的元件爆炸示意圖及連接器機構的元件與外部接頭在另一視角的組立圖。2 and 3 are respectively a schematic view of the explosion of the components of the connector mechanism of the embodiment of the present invention and an assembly view of the components of the connector mechanism and the external joint at another viewing angle.
第4圖與第5圖分別為本發明之實施例之連接器機構於不同操作狀態的示意圖。4 and 5 are schematic views respectively showing the connector mechanism in different operating states according to an embodiment of the present invention.
第6圖至第8圖分別為本發明之實施例之連接器機構於不同操作狀態的剖視圖。6 to 8 are cross-sectional views showing the connector mechanism of the embodiment of the present invention in different operational states, respectively.
106‧‧‧連接器機構106‧‧‧Connector mechanism
108‧‧‧外部接頭108‧‧‧External joints
110‧‧‧主體110‧‧‧ Subject
112‧‧‧插銷112‧‧‧ latch
114‧‧‧基座114‧‧‧Base
122‧‧‧連接端子122‧‧‧Connecting terminal
124‧‧‧蓋板124‧‧‧ Cover
126‧‧‧第一底板126‧‧‧ first bottom plate
128‧‧‧第二底板128‧‧‧second bottom plate
130‧‧‧軸部130‧‧‧Axis
140‧‧‧彈性元件140‧‧‧Flexible components
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