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EP2180560A1 - Leiterplattenmodul und Anschlussport dafür - Google Patents

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EP2180560A1
EP2180560A1 EP08253396A EP08253396A EP2180560A1 EP 2180560 A1 EP2180560 A1 EP 2180560A1 EP 08253396 A EP08253396 A EP 08253396A EP 08253396 A EP08253396 A EP 08253396A EP 2180560 A1 EP2180560 A1 EP 2180560A1
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circuit board
switch
connection port
connector
board module
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Chih-Ming Lai
Tse-Hsine Liao
Yung-Shun Kao
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Giga Byte Technology Co Ltd
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H01R13/703—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. dual-continuity coupling part
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/60—Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
    • H01R24/62—Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices

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  • the present invention generally relates to a connection apparatus and a circuit board module, and more particularly, to a connection port and a circuit board module employing such a connection port.
  • Computers no matter desktop types or notebook types, all include circuit boards.
  • a typical circuit board usually contains different types of electronic components responsible for different functions. Further, such a circuit board often includes some connection ports for connecting to a keyboard, a mouse, a USB drive, or other computer peripheral equipment.
  • a computer peripheral equipment usually includes a connector for connecting with the connection port.
  • the connection port is maintained electrified, which causes unnecessary waste of power.
  • connection port including a connection terminal, which is electrified only when connected with a connector.
  • the present invention further provides a circuit board module including a connection port.
  • the present invention provides a connection port, disposed on a circuit board of a circuit board module for connecting with a connector.
  • the connection port includes a body, a plurality of first connection terminals for connecting with the connector, and a detection terminal.
  • the body is assembled on the circuit board.
  • the first connection terminals are disposed on the body.
  • Each of the first connection terminals has one end connected to a control unit of the circuit board module via a switch of the circuit board module.
  • the detection terminal is disposed on the body. The detection terminal has one end being connected to the switch of the circuit board module, and when another end of the detection terminal gets in contact with the connector, the switch electrically conducts the first connection terminals to the control unit.
  • the present invention further provides a circuit board module.
  • the circuit board module includes a circuit board, a plurality of electronic components, a switch, a control unit, and a connection port.
  • the electronic components, the switch, the control unit and the connection port are all disposed on the circuit board.
  • the control unit is connected to the switch.
  • the connection port is adapted for connecting with a connector.
  • the connection port includes a body, a plurality of first connection terminals for connecting with the connector, and a detection terminal.
  • the body is assembled on the circuit board.
  • the first connection terminals and the detection terminal are disposed on the body.
  • Each of the first connection terminals has one end connected to the control unit via the switch.
  • the detection terminal has one end connected with the switch of the circuit board module, and when another end of the detection terminal gets in contact with the connector, the switch electrically conducts the first connection terminals with the control unit.
  • the end of the detection terminal for getting in contact with the connector is a spring strip.
  • the body is configured with a recess, for accommodating the connector.
  • the first connection terminals are adapted for transmitting signals compatible with the 1394 protocol.
  • connection port further includes a plurality of second connection terminals, for transmitting signals compatible with the universal serial bus (USB) protocol.
  • USB universal serial bus
  • the switch is a mechanical switch.
  • the switch is an electronic switch.
  • connection terminals are maintained at a non-conductive status for saving power.
  • the switch conducts the connection terminals with the control unit so as to allow the connection terminals to be used.
  • Fig. 1 is an isometric view of a connection port employed in a circuit board module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is an isometric view of the connection port of Fig. 1 .
  • Fig. 3 is a block diagram illustrating some components of the circuit board module of Fig. 1 .
  • Fig. 1 is an isometric view of a connection port employed in a circuit board module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the current embodiment depicts a circuit board module 100.
  • the circuit board module 100 includes a circuit board 110, a plurality of electronic components 120, a switch 140, a control unit 150, and a connection port 130.
  • the electronic components 120 are disposed on the circuit board 110.
  • the switch 140 is disposed on the circuit board 110.
  • the control unit 150 is disposed on the circuit board 110 and is connected with the switch 140.
  • the connection port 130 is disposed on the circuit board 110, for connecting to a connector 50 (shown in Fig. 2 ).
  • the electronic components 120 of the circuit board module 100 for example include a central processing unit (CPU) 120a, a memory 120b, an interface car slot 120c.
  • the circuit board module 100 may further includes a heat sink or a heat dissipation fan (not shown), etc.
  • Fig. 2 is an isometric view of the connection port of Fig. 1 .
  • the connection port 130 includes a body 132, a plurality of connection terminals 134 and a detection terminal 136.
  • the body 132 is assembled to the circuit board 110.
  • the first connection terminals 134 and the detection terminal 136 are disposed on the body 132.
  • Fig. 3 is a block diagram illustrating some components of the circuit board module of Fig. 1 .
  • each of the first connection terminals 134 is connected to the control unit 150 via the switch 140, the first connection terminals 134 are used for connecting with the connector 50.
  • the detection terminal 136 has one end 136a connected with the switch 140 of the circuit board module 100. When another end 136b of the detection terminal 136 gets in contact with the connector 50, the detection terminal 136 triggers the switch 140 to electrically conduct the first connection terminals 134 with the control unit 150. It should be noted that when the detection terminal 136 is not in contact with the connector 50, the first connection terminals 134 are not conducted and not electrified.
  • the body 132 is configured with a recess 132a, for accommodating the connector 50, so as to allow the first connection terminals 134 and the detection terminal 136 to get in contact with the connector 50.
  • the detection terminal 136 for example is adapted to get in contact with a metal housing of connector 50, or get in contact with a non-metal portion of the connector 50.
  • the end 136b of the detection terminal 136 for getting in contact with the connector 50 is exposed from the body 132 and is positioned in the recess 132a.
  • the end 136b of the detection terminal 136 for getting in contact with the connector 50 for example is a spring strip.
  • the first connection terminals 134 for example are adapted for transmitting signals compatible with the 1394 protocol, and are connected with computer peripheral equipment (not shown) having a 1394 connector.
  • the connection port 130 further includes a plurality of second connection terminals 138, for transmitting signals compatible with the universal serial bus (USB) protocol.
  • the second connection terminals 138 are connected with computer peripheral equipment having a USB connector.
  • the switch 140 can be either a mechanical switch, or an electronic switch.
  • the detection terminal 136 is not restricted to be made of a metal material.
  • the switch 140 is an electronic switch, the switch 140 can electrically connect the first connection terminals 134 with the control unit 150, or disconnect the first connection terminals 134 from the control unit 150, according to a potential variation of the detection terminal 136.
  • connection terminals are maintained at a non-conductive status for saving power.
  • the detection terminal of the connection port triggers the switch to conduct the connection terminals with the control unit so as to electrify the connection terminals for using.
  • other functions of the circuit board module can also be triggered by the contact between the detection terminal and the connector.

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Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6095837A (en) * 1996-08-30 2000-08-01 Berg Technology, Inc. Electrical connector with integral sensor device
US20060009084A1 (en) * 2004-07-06 2006-01-12 Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. Stacked electrical connector
US20060234553A1 (en) * 2005-04-15 2006-10-19 Tsai Chou H Electrical connector with a metal housing
US20070059959A1 (en) * 2005-09-09 2007-03-15 Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. Electrical connector with a detective switch

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6095837A (en) * 1996-08-30 2000-08-01 Berg Technology, Inc. Electrical connector with integral sensor device
US20060009084A1 (en) * 2004-07-06 2006-01-12 Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. Stacked electrical connector
US20060234553A1 (en) * 2005-04-15 2006-10-19 Tsai Chou H Electrical connector with a metal housing
US20070059959A1 (en) * 2005-09-09 2007-03-15 Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. Electrical connector with a detective switch

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