CN104577488A - Electronic equipment provided with electrical alignment connector - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device with an electrical alignment connector, which includes an electronic device, a base, a magnetic induction group and a detection component. The electronic device has a first connector, the base carries the electronic device, and the base has a second connector. The magnetic induction group includes a suction component and an active magnetic component. The magnetic induction group is correspondingly arranged on the electronic device and the base to detect The component is electrically connected to the active magnetic component, wherein, when the electronic device is inserted into the base, the detection component is touched to activate the active magnetic component, and the base and the electronic device attract each other so that the second connector is positioned at the base. On a connector and electrically connected to each other, the electrical connection can be reliably achieved by positioning the two connectors.

Description

Electronic equipment with electrical alignment connectors

【Technical field】

The invention relates to an electrical connector, in particular to an electronic device with a connector having an alignment structure.

【Background technique】

Traditionally, electrical connectors can be used between electronic products to achieve the connection function between products. In addition to transmitting electronic signals, electrical connectors can also provide functions such as power transmission. Generally, the insertion between the two connectors is to insert the two male and female electrical connectors into each other, so that the terminals in the two male and female electrical connectors are connected to each other, so as to achieve the purpose of electrical connection.

When the above-mentioned two male and female electrical connectors are inserted into each other, inappropriate docking conditions such as inaccurate positioning often occur, which may not only cause damage to the structure of the electrical connector socket and plug, but also fail to achieve correct electrical connection, thereby affecting product quality. Therefore, how to ensure good docking between the two electrical connectors and reduce damage to the socket and plug structure of the electrical connectors is the research motivation of the inventor.

【Content of invention】

One object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device with an electrical alignment connector, which respectively arranges the magnetic induction group on the electronic device and the base correspondingly, so as to position the two connectors and achieve electrical connection Purpose.

In order to achieve the above objectives, the present invention is an electronic device with an electrical alignment connector, including an electronic device, a base, a magnetic induction group and a detection component. The electronic device has a first connector, the base carries the electronic device, and the base has a second connector. The magnetic induction group includes a suction component and an active magnetic component. The magnetic induction group is correspondingly arranged on the electronic device and the base to detect The component is electrically connected to the active magnetic component, wherein when the electronic device is inserted into the base, the detection component is touched to activate the active magnetic component, and the base and the electronic device attract each other so that the second connector is positioned at the base on a connector and are electrically connected to each other.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device with an electrical alignment connector, which separates the positioning between the first connector and the second connector through the setting of the linkage mechanism, so that the electronic device Easily detaches from base.

Compared with the prior art, the electronic device with electrical alignment connectors in the present invention has magnetic induction groups correspondingly arranged on the electronic device and the base, and when the detection component is touched, the active magnetic component will be actuated, so that Mutual attraction occurs between the base and the electronic device so that the second connector is positioned on the first connector and an electrical connection is achieved; moreover, the electronic device and the base of the present invention can be connected through a link mechanism. Separating the positioning between the first connector and the second connector allows the electronic device to be easily separated from the base, further increasing the practicability of the present invention.

【Description of drawings】

FIG. 1 is a combined schematic diagram of an electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial plan cross-sectional view of an electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is another implementation state of the electronic device with the electrical alignment connector of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is yet another implementation state of an electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to the present invention.

【Detailed ways】

The detailed description and technical content of the present invention are described below with the accompanying drawings, but the attached drawings are only for reference and illustration, and are not used to limit the present invention.

Please refer to the first figure and the second figure, which are respectively a combined schematic diagram and a partial plane sectional view of an electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to the present invention; the present invention provides an electronic device 1 with an electrical alignment connector, including An electronic device 10 , a base 20 , a magnetic induction unit 30 and a detection component 40 . The base 20 is used for inserting and supporting the electronic device 10 to charge the electronic device 10 or perform data transmission. The electronic device 10 can be implemented as a device such as a tablet computer, a smart mobile phone, or a media player, but it is not limited thereto.

The electronic device 10 has a first connector 11 . In an embodiment of the invention, the first connector 11 is disposed on the bottom of the electronic device 10 . The first connector 11 has a plurality of elastic terminal connection pads 12 (Pogo Pad).

Furthermore, the base 20 carries the electronic device 10 , and the base 20 has a second connector 21 . In an embodiment of the present invention, the base 20 has an accommodating space 200 , and the second connector 21 is disposed in the accommodating space 200 . The second connector 21 has a plurality of elastic terminals 22 (Pogo Pin). Moreover, the second connector further includes a terminal base 23 , and the elastic terminals 22 are disposed on the terminal base 23 at intervals.

The magnetic sensing group 30 includes a suction component 31 and an active magnetic component 32 , and the magnetic sensing group 30 is disposed on the electronic device 10 and the base 20 correspondingly. The attracted component 31 can be a metal such as iron or a magnetic component, and the active magnetic component 32 can be an electromagnet.

In this embodiment, the suction component 31 is disposed on the first connector 11 , and the active magnetic force component 32 is correspondingly disposed on the second connector 21 . In addition, during actual implementation, the installation positions of the attracted component 31 and the active magnetic component 32 can also be reversed, that is, the active magnetic component 32 is arranged on the electronic device 10 or the first connector 11, The suction component 31 is correspondingly disposed on the base 10 or its second connector 21 .

Moreover, the detection component 40 can be a photosensitive component, such as an infrared sensor, an ultraviolet sensor or a fiber optic sensor, etc., and the detection component 40 is electrically connected to the active magnetic component 32 to sense whether an object is approaching or not. That is to say, when the detection component 40 is touched, the active magnetic component 32 is actuated, so that the base 20 and the electronic device 10 are attracted to each other so that the second connector 21 is positioned on the first connector 11 , and are electrically connected to each other.

Preferably, the electronic device 1 further includes a set of alignment structures 50, the set of alignment structures 50 are respectively arranged on the first connector 11 and the second connector 21, the first connector 11 and the The second connector 21 is aligned and connected through the guidance of the set of alignment structures 50 . The set of alignment structures 50 includes at least one tapered hole 51 and at least one tapered post 52 , but not limited thereto.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the tapered hole 51 is disposed on the electronic device 10 , and the tapered post 52 is disposed on the base 20 . In more detail, the tapered hole 51 is disposed adjacent to the first connector 11, and the tapered post 52 is disposed adjacent to the second connector 21, thereby assisting the first connector 11. And the positioning between the second connectors 22 . Preferably, the electronic device 1 includes a group of alignment structures 50 arranged symmetrically. And during actual implementation, the setting positions of the tapered hole 51 and the tapered column 52 can also be reversed, that is, the tapered hole 51 is arranged adjacent to the second connector 21, and the tapered column 52 is arranged on the Adjacent to the first connector 21 .

Referring to FIG. 1 , when the electronic device 10 approaches the base 20 , the detection component 40 is activated to activate the active magnetic component 32 . When the active magnetic component 32 is activated, the attracted component 31 moves towards the approaching direction due to the suction force of the active magnetic component 32 . At this time, there will be a mutual attractive force between the base 20 and the electronic device 10 under the action of the magnetic induction group 30, and the second connector 22 will be positioned with the assistance of the group of alignment structures 50 On the first connector 11, the elastic terminals 22 (Pogo Pins) contact the elastic terminal connection pads 12 (Pogo Pad), and achieve mutual electrical connection (as shown in the second figure).

Please continue to refer to the third figure, which is another embodiment of the electronic equipment with electrical alignment connectors of the present invention; this embodiment is roughly the same as the first embodiment, and the electronic equipment 1a includes an electronic device 10a, a base 20a, a magnetic induction group 30a and a detection component 40a. The electronic device 10a has a first connector 11a. The base 20a has a second connector 21a. The magnetic induction unit 30a includes a suction component 31a and an active magnetic component 32a. The detection component 40a is electrically connected to the active magnetic component 32a.

The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the suction component 31a is disposed on the electronic device 10a, and the active magnetic force component 32a is correspondingly disposed on the base 20a. It can be seen from this that the positions of the attracted component 31a and the active magnetic component 32a only need to be set correspondingly to achieve mutual attraction, and they are not limited to be placed on the connector.

Please refer to the fourth figure, which is another embodiment of the electronic equipment with electrical alignment connectors of the present invention; this embodiment is roughly the same as the first embodiment, and the electronic equipment 1b includes an electronic device 10b and a base 20b, a magnetic induction group 30b, a detection component 40b and a group of alignment structures 50b. The electronic device 10b has a first connector 11b. The base 20b has a second connector 21b, and the second connector 21b has a plurality of elastic terminals 22b and a terminal base 23b, and the elastic terminals 22b are arranged on the terminal base 23b at intervals. Furthermore, the magnetic induction unit 30b includes a suction component 31b and an active magnetic component 32b.

The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the base 20 further includes a link mechanism 60b. When the suction component 31b and the active magnetic force component 32b are attached to each other, the link mechanism 60b can assist in separating the alignment connection between the first connector 11b and the second connector 21b. In this embodiment, the linkage mechanism 60b includes a plurality of linkages 61b and a spring 62b elastically connecting the linkages 61b. The linkages 61b are partially connected to the terminal base 23b, and the spring 62b is correspondingly arranged on the terminal base 23b. below.

In this embodiment, when the suction component 31b and the active magnetic component 32b have been attracted and attached to each other, the electronic device 10b can separate the first connector 11b and the second connector 11b through the link mechanism 60b. The positioning between the connectors 21b enables the electronic device 10b to be easily separated from the base 20b. Specifically, during implementation, force (as shown by the dotted arrows) is applied to the connecting rods 61b, and the connecting rods 61b will elastically press the spring 62b under the external force, and drive the terminal base 23b toward the base 20b to move in the bottom direction. At this time, the detection component 40b is touched to close the active magnetic component 32b, so that the suction force between the active magnetic component 32b and the attracted component 31b stops. Accordingly, the second connector 21b can be separated from the first connector 11b. On the other hand, when the external force is removed, the elastic recovery force of the spring 62b will push the second connector 21b to its original position.

Claims (15)

1. An electronic device with an electrical alignment connector, characterized in that the device comprises: An electronic device has a first connector; a base, carrying the electronic device, the base has a second connector; A magnetic induction group, including a suction component and an active magnetic component, the magnetic induction group is correspondingly arranged on the electronic device and the base; a detection component electrically connected to the active magnetic component; Wherein, when the electronic device is inserted into the base, the detection component is touched to activate the active magnetic force component, and the base and the electronic device are attracted to each other so that the second connector is positioned on the first connector and are electrically connected to each other. 2. The electronic device with electrical alignment connector according to claim 1, wherein the first connector is arranged on the bottom of the electronic device, the base has a receiving space, and the receiving space The second connector is set in. 3. The electronic device with electrical alignment connector according to claim 1, wherein the first connector has a plurality of elastic terminal connection pads (Pogo Pad), and the second connector has a plurality of elastic terminals (Pogo Pad). Pogo Pin). 4 . The electronic device with electrical alignment connectors according to claim 3 , wherein the second connector further comprises a terminal base, and the elastic terminals are disposed on the terminal base at intervals. 5. The electronic device with electrical alignment connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, the base further comprises a linkage mechanism, the linkage mechanism includes a plurality of linkages and elastically connecting the linkages A spring, the connecting rods are partially connected to the terminal base. 6. The electronic device with electrical alignment connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, the spring is correspondingly positioned under the terminal base, and the connecting rods are subjected to external force and are compressed by the elasticity of the spring. The catch drives the terminal base to move toward the bottom of the base. 7. The electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to claim 1, wherein the attracted component is disposed on the electronic device, and the active magnetic component is correspondingly disposed on the base. 8. The electronic device with electrical alignment connectors according to claim 7, wherein the attracted component is arranged on the first connector, and the active magnetic component is correspondingly arranged on the second connector superior. 9. The electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to claim 1, wherein the active magnetic component is disposed on the electronic device, and the attracted component is correspondingly disposed on the base. 10. The electronic device with electrical alignment connectors according to claim 9, wherein the active magnetic component is disposed on the first connector, and the attracted component is correspondingly disposed on the second connector superior. 11. The electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to claim 1, wherein the attracted component is an iron piece, and the active magnetic force component is an electromagnet. 12. The electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the device further comprises a set of alignment structures, and the set of alignment structures are correspondingly arranged on the first connector and the first connector respectively. On the second connector, the first connector and the second connector are aligned and connected through the guidance of the set of alignment structures. 13. The electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to claim 12, wherein the set of alignment structures comprises at least one tapered hole and at least one tapered post. 14. The electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to claim 13, wherein the tapered hole is disposed on the electronic device, and the tapered post is disposed on the base. 15. The electronic device with an electrical alignment connector according to claim 14, wherein the tapered hole is disposed adjacent to the first connector, and the tapered post is disposed on the second adjacent to the connector.