TWM537733U - USB Type-C connector with shape of HDMI connector - Google Patents

Description

Type-C connector with HDMI connector

This creation is about connectors, especially a Type-C connector with an HDMI connector.

The new specification of USB Type-C, its appearance is characterized by its identical upper and lower ends and no directionality in use, and can provide a maximum transmission rate of up to 10 Gbps, which is expected to satisfy users when transferring large-capacity files. A faster transfer rate can be achieved, which in turn reduces transmission time. In addition, the interface size of the USB Type-C connector is smaller than the interface size of other current USB specifications, so the port of the USB Type-C connector is smaller than the USB connector of other specifications.

However, the current Type-C connector is not yet fully popular, and there are many types of connectors on the market, such as Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0/3.0), High Definition Multimedia Interface (High Definition Multimedia Interface). , HDMI) and display 埠 connector (DisplayPort, DP), etc., so the electronic products are equipped with various types of connectors, the motherboard has reserved the plugging position of various types of connectors. For this reason, before the Type-C connector is not fully popularized, that is, during the transition period when the Type-C connector is not fully imported, how to set up the new USB Type-C connector on the existing motherboard to meet the requirements. The need and avoiding the re-production of the motherboard is the motivation of the creator.

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 aims of this creation is to provide a Type-C connector with an HDMI connector to set the Type-C connector at the position of the HDMI connector for the transition of the Type-C connector not fully imported. During this period, it is possible to set the Type-C connector without re-producing the motherboard.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention is a Type-C connector having an HDMI connector shape, including an insulating base, a circuit board, a Type-C interface module, a first metal case, and a plurality of lead terminals. The insulating base comprises a base body and a socket disposed on the base body, and the end surface of the plug interface has a shape conforming to the HDMI interface specification; the circuit board is disposed in the insulating base; the Type-C interface module includes a tongue and is disposed on the tongue The Type-C interface part of the part, the Type-C interface module is disposed in the plug interface and electrically connected to the circuit board; the first metal shell conforms to the Type-C interface specification, and the first metal shell is placed In the insulating base and correspondingly fit outside the Type-C guiding portion, and the first metal shell is exposed outside the plug interface; the plurality of guiding terminals are disposed on the circuit board.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a Type-C connector having an HDMI connector, which is a signal conversion component for providing signal conversion between a Type-C guide and a lead terminal, and a signal conversion component. Can be placed on a circuit board, motherboard or other suitable location.

Compared with the prior art, the insulated base of the Type-C connector of the present invention has an end face conforming to the interface of the HDMI interface specification, and the Type-C interface module is disposed in the plug interface, and will conform to the Type-C. The metal casing of the interface specification is placed in the insulating base and correspondingly fitted outside the Type-C guiding portion, and further, the plurality of guiding terminals are disposed on the circuit board, according to which the Type-C connector can be set In the position of the HDMI connector, the purpose of the Type-C connector can be set without the need to re-create the motherboard during the transition period when the Type-C connector is not fully imported, thereby increasing the convenience and practicability of the creation. .

1, 1a, 1b‧‧‧Type-C connector

10, 10a, 10b‧‧‧ insulated base

100, 100a, 100b‧‧‧ plug interface

100', 100a', 100b'‧‧‧ end faces

101b‧‧‧Second plug interface

11‧‧‧

20, 20a, 20b‧‧‧ boards

21a‧‧‧Guidance

30, 30a, 30b‧‧‧Type-C interface module

31, 31a‧‧ ‧ tongue

32, 32a‧‧‧Type-C Guide

33a, 33b‧‧‧ lead

40, 40a, 40b‧‧‧ first metal shell

50, 50a, 50b‧‧‧ lead terminals

51‧‧‧Connecting end

52‧‧‧welding end

60‧‧‧Second metal shell

70‧‧‧ support

80‧‧‧Signal conversion components

90b‧‧‧Second conductive terminal

FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded view of the Type-C connector of the present invention having an HDMI connector.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the stereoscopic appearance of the Type-C connector having the appearance of the HDMI connector.

Figure 3 is a combined cross-sectional view of the Type-C connector of the present invention having an HDMI connector.

4 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the present Type-C connector having an HDMI connector.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention having a Type-C connector having an HDMI connector appearance.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing still another embodiment of the present Type-C connector having an HDMI connector.

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. 1 to FIG. 3 , which are respectively a perspective exploded view, a stereoscopic appearance view and a combined cross-sectional view of a Type-C connector having an HDMI connector shape. The present invention is a Type-C connector 1 having an HDMI connector, including an insulating base 10, a circuit board 20, a Type-C interface module 30, a first metal shell 40, and a plurality of conductive connections. Terminal 50; wherein the Type-C interface mode The group 30 is integrated in the insulating base 10; the first metal shell 40 is sleeved with the Type-C interface module 30; the conductive terminals 50 are coupled to the circuit board 20, so as to form an HDMI connector. Type Type-C connector 1. The structure of the Type-C connector 1 will be described in more detail later.

The insulating base 10 includes a body 11 and an insertion interface 100 disposed on the base 11. In the embodiment, the end surface 100' of the connector 100 has an appearance conforming to the HDMI interface specification.

The circuit board 20 is disposed in the insulating base 10; further, a plurality of conductive terminals 50 are disposed on the circuit board 20. Preferably, the conductive terminals 50 are disposed on the circuit board 20 in a manner conforming to the HDMI interface specification.

Furthermore, the Type-C interface module 30 includes a tongue portion 31 and a plurality of Type-C guiding portions 32 disposed on the tongue portion 31. Further, the Type-C interface module 30 is disposed on the insulating base. The plug connector 100 of the 10 is electrically connected to the circuit board 20.

The first metal shell 40 is a housing that conforms to one of the Type-C interface specifications. The first metal shell 40 is disposed in the insulating base 10 and correspondingly sleeved outside the Type-C guiding portions 32, and the first metal shell 40 exposes the plug connector 100 of the insulating base 10 Preferably, the first metal shell 40 is sleeved outside the Type-C interface module 30.

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the tongue portion 31 is extended and formed on one side of the circuit board 20, that is, the circuit board 20 is integrally formed with the tongue portion 31. Further, the Type-C The guiding portion 32 is a plurality of gold fingers disposed on the tongue portion 31. In addition, the first metal shell 40 is sleeved outside the tongue portion 31.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the Type-C connector 1 further includes a second metal shell 60 conforming to one of the HDMI connector shapes. The second metal shell 60 is sleeved outside the insulating base 10 and exposes the plug connector 100 of the insulating base 10.

More specifically, each of the conductive terminals 50 includes a connecting end 51 and a soldering end 52. The connecting end 51 is fixed to the circuit board 20, and the soldering end 52 exposes the second metal shell 60.

Furthermore, the Type-C connector 1 further includes a support base 70. The support base 70 is L-shaped and is coupled to the second metal shell 60 and is soldered to each of the lead terminals 50. End 52.

It should be noted that the Type-C connector 1 of the present invention further includes a signal conversion component 80 for performing signal conversion between the Type-C guiding portion 32 and the guiding terminals 50. The signal conversion component The 80 series is electrically connected to the circuit board 20. Preferably, the signal conversion component 80 is disposed on the circuit board 20. However, in actual implementation, the signal conversion component 80 can also be disposed on a motherboard or other suitable place.

Please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , which are respectively an exploded perspective view and a perspective view of another embodiment of the Type-C connector having the appearance of the HDMI connector. The present embodiment is substantially the same as the previous embodiment. The Type-C connector 1a includes an insulating base 10a, a circuit board 20a, a Type-C interface module 30a, a first metal shell 40a, and a plurality of lead terminals 50a. The insulating base 10a has a plug-in interface 100a, and the end surface 100a' of the plug-in interface 100a has a shape conforming to the HDMI interface specification. The difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment lies in the arrangement form of the Type-C interface module 30a.

As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the Type-C interface module 30a includes a tongue portion 31a, a plurality of Type-C guiding portions 32a and a plurality of guiding pins disposed on the tongue portion 31a. 33a. The tongue portion 31a is separated from the circuit board 20a, and one end of each of the guiding legs 33a is connected to the Type-C guiding portion 32a on the tongue portion 31a, and the other end is connected to the circuit board 20a. That is, in the present embodiment, the Type-C interface module 30a is disposed separately from the circuit board 20a; and each Type-C guiding portion 32a is provided as a conductive terminal.

In addition, the first metal shell 40a is disposed in the insulating base 10a and is correspondingly sleeved outside the Type-C guiding portions 32a, and the first metal shell 40a is partially overlapped on the circuit board 20a. . Again, the The circuit board 20a is provided with a plurality of guiding portions 21a corresponding to the guiding pins 33a, and the guiding pins 33a are respectively connected to the guiding portions 21a.

Please refer to FIG. 6 again, which is a cross-sectional view of still another embodiment of the Type-C connector having the appearance of an HDMI connector. In this example, the Type-C connector 1b includes an insulating base 10b, a circuit board 20b, a Type-C interface module 30b, a first metal shell 40b, and a plurality of lead terminals 50b; wherein the insulating base The socket 10a includes a plug connector 100b, and the end face 100b' of the plug connector 100b has an appearance conforming to the HDMI interface specification. Moreover, the Type-C interface module 30b includes a tongue portion 31b, a plurality of Type-C guiding portions 32b, and a plurality of guiding legs 33b.

The difference between the present embodiment and the previous embodiment is that the Type-C connector 1b further includes a second plug connector 101b and a plurality of second lead terminals 90b disposed in the second plug connector 101b. In addition, the second insertion interface 101b is disposed on the insulating base 10b and disposed parallel to the insertion interface 100b; the layout of the conductive terminals 90b can be adjusted according to actual use conditions, such as being set to conform to the USB 3.0 interface specification, etc. Aspect.

In addition, another difference of this embodiment is the arrangement form of the circuit board 20b and the Type-C interface module 30b. In this embodiment, the circuit board 20b is erected on one side of the insulating base 10b, and the lead pins 33b of the Type-C interface module 30b extend horizontally and are connected to the circuit board 20b.

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to be used in the scope of the patents, and other equivalent changes in the patent spirit of the present invention are all within the scope of the patent.

1‧‧‧Type-C connector

10‧‧‧Insulated base

100‧‧‧ plug interface

100’‧‧‧ end face

20‧‧‧ boards

30‧‧‧Type-C interface module

31‧‧ ‧Tongue

32‧‧‧Type-C Guide

40‧‧‧First metal shell

50‧‧‧Connecting terminal

51‧‧‧Connecting end

52‧‧‧welding end

60‧‧‧Second metal shell

80‧‧‧Signal conversion components

Claims (11)

A Type-C connector having an HDMI connector, comprising: an insulating base comprising a body and a plug-in interface disposed on the base, the end face of the plug interface having an appearance conforming to an HDMI interface specification; a circuit board disposed in the insulating base; a Type-C interface module including a tongue portion and a plurality of Type-C guiding portions disposed on the tongue portion, the Type-C interface module being disposed at And electrically connecting the circuit board; the first metal shell is a housing conforming to the Type-C interface specification, and the first metal shell is disposed in the insulating base and correspondingly fits in the Outside the Type-C guiding portion, the first metal shell exposes the plug interface; and a plurality of lead terminals are disposed on the circuit board. The Type-C connector having the HDMI connector shape as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a second metal shell conforming to one of the HDMI connector shapes, the second metal shell being sleeved outside the insulating base And the plug interface is exposed. The Type-C connector of the HDMI connector of claim 2, wherein each of the guiding terminals comprises a connecting end and a soldering end, the connecting end is fixed on the circuit board, and the soldering end is fixed The second metal shell is exposed. A Type-C connector having an HDMI connector according to claim 2, further comprising a support base coupled to the second metal case and soldered to each of the conductive terminals end. A Type-C connector having an HDMI connector appearance as claimed in claim 1, wherein the conductive terminals are disposed on the circuit board in a manner conforming to an HDMI interface specification. A Type-C connector having an HDMI connector according to claim 1, wherein one side of the circuit board is extended with the tongue portion, and the Type-C guiding portions are disposed on the tongue portion. The plural golden fingers. A Type-C connector having an HDMI connector profile as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first metal shell is sleeved outside the tongue. The Type-C connector of the HDMI connector of claim 1, wherein the Type-C interface module further includes a plurality of reference pins, and the Type-C interface module is separately disposed from the circuit board. One end of the guiding leg is connected to the guiding portion on the tongue, and the other end is connected to the circuit board. A Type-C connector having an HDMI connector according to claim 8, wherein the first metal shell is partially overlapped on the circuit board, and the circuit board is provided with a plurality of conductive pins. a guiding portion, wherein the guiding legs are respectively connected to the guiding portions. The Type-C connector of the HDMI connector of claim 1, further comprising a second plug connector and a plurality of second lead terminals disposed in the second plug connector, the second plug connector The system is disposed on the insulating base and disposed parallel to the plug interface. A Type-C connector having an HDMI connector, as described in claim 1, further comprising a signal conversion component for performing signal conversion between the Type-C guiding portion and the guiding terminals, The signal conversion component is electrically connected to the circuit board.