CN118073883A - Connector assembly and terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The application relates to a connector assembly and terminal equipment. The connector assembly comprises a connector and an electric connection assembly, wherein the connector comprises an inner connection end and an outer connection end, the outer connection end is used for being connected with external equipment, and a plurality of electric connection positions with different heights are arranged at the inner connection end. An electrical connection assembly is selectively connectable to one of the plurality of electrical connection locations, the electrical connection assembly for connection to a circuit board. In this scheme, electric connection subassembly can be connected in the electric junction position department of co-altitude not, so can select electric connection subassembly's mounted position according to actual demand, make electric connection subassembly's mounted position more nimble, for example, can reduce the distance between electric connection subassembly and the circuit board for inner structure overall arrangement is compacter, and then can improve space utilization, can also adapt to the terminal equipment of multiple different models simultaneously.

Description

Connector assembly and terminal equipment

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of small household appliances, in particular to a connector assembly and terminal equipment.

Background

The connector is an indispensable component of the terminal device and can provide an information transmission function for the terminal device. For example, the user needs support from the connector for charging, transmitting files, listening to music, etc.

In the current mobile terminal, a connector is welded on a circuit board, the circuit board is assembled on a middle frame by using back glue, and then the connector is pressed by using a bracket. After the position of the circuit board is determined, the position of the connector is correspondingly determined and cannot move any more. In addition, the connectors are typically provided as standard components, and many terminal devices need to be adapted to the same connector, which can result in a larger thickness dimension for some terminal devices, or a larger design limitation for some terminal devices at this location of the connector.

Disclosure of Invention

The application provides a connector assembly and terminal equipment, wherein the connector can be matched with a plurality of terminal equipment, and the thickness dimension of the terminal equipment is reduced.

A connector assembly, comprising:

The connector comprises an inner connecting end and an outer connecting end, wherein the outer connecting end is used for being connected with external equipment, and a plurality of electric connecting positions with different heights are arranged on the inner connecting end; and

And the electric connection assembly is selectively connected with one of the plurality of electric connection positions and is used for being electrically connected with the circuit board.

Optionally, the inner connecting end is provided with a plurality of parallel inserting grooves with different heights, and each inserting groove is formed into one electric connecting position.

Optionally, the inner connecting end is further provided with a concave portion, the concave portion includes an inner surface perpendicular to the plugging direction of the electric connecting assembly in the plugging slot, and the plugging slot is formed in the inner surface.

Optionally, the inner connection end further includes a plurality of inserting guide grooves disposed in the recess, the plurality of inserting guide grooves are parallel and different in height, along the inserting direction, and the plurality of inserting guide grooves are disposed in front of the plurality of inserting grooves and are in one-to-one correspondence and communication with the plurality of inserting grooves.

Optionally, the connector assembly further includes an elastic compression member, the elastic compression member is disposed in the recess and extends along the arrangement direction of the plurality of jack slots, the elastic compression member is configured to be capable of compression deformation along the arrangement direction of the plurality of jack slots, one end of the elastic compression member abuts against an inner wall of the recess, and the other end abuts against the electrical connection assembly.

Optionally, at least one of the recess and the electrical connection assembly is provided with a positioning portion, and at least one end of the elastic compression member is positioned in a plane perpendicular to the compression direction by the positioning portion.

Optionally, the electrical connection assembly includes a conductive sheet and an elastically deformable elastic sheet, where the conductive sheet is selectively connected to one of the plurality of electrical connection locations, the conductive sheet is electrically connected to the elastic sheet, and the elastic sheet is electrically connected to the circuit board.

Optionally, the electrical connection assembly further includes an FPC board, and the FPC board is electrically connected to the conductive sheet and the elastic sheet.

Optionally, the connector assembly further includes a sealing ring, where the sealing ring is disposed at the outer connection end, and is formed into an integral structure with the outer connection end through an injection molding process.

Optionally, the outer connecting end includes a connecting terminal and a housing surrounding the periphery of the connecting terminal, the sealing ring includes a first sealing structure in sealing engagement with the housing and/or a second sealing structure in sealing engagement with the middle frame, the first sealing structure is configured to be embedded in a first annular flange of the housing or a first annular groove into which the housing is embedded, and the second sealing structure is configured to be capable of being embedded in a second annular flange of the middle frame or a second annular groove into which the middle frame is embedded.

A terminal device, comprising:

A middle frame;

A circuit board; and

The connector assembly is mounted on the middle frame and is electrically connected with the circuit board.

Optionally, the terminal device further includes a first fixing member and a second fixing member that are separately disposed, the first fixing member fixes the connector assembly and the middle frame along a thickness direction of the terminal device, and the second fixing member fixes the connector assembly and the middle frame in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction.

Optionally, the first fixing piece is configured as a buckle, and the first fixing piece includes a first claw and a second claw that are connected, where the first claw is clamped with the connector, and the second claw is clamped with the middle frame; and/or

The second fixing piece is arranged to be a clamping plug, the connector assembly is provided with a first clamping hole, the middle frame is provided with a second clamping hole, and the second fixing piece is in interference fit with the first clamping hole and the second clamping hole.

Optionally, one of the connector assembly and the middle frame comprises a positioning post, and the other comprises a positioning hole, and the positioning post is matched with the positioning hole in a positioning way.

Optionally, the connector assembly further includes a sealing ring, where the sealing ring is clamped between the outer connection end of the connector and the middle frame, and is used to seal a gap between the outer connection end and the middle frame.

Optionally, the outer connection end includes a connection terminal and a housing surrounding the connection terminal, the housing is provided with a first sealing groove, the sealing ring includes a first annular flange, and the first annular flange is disposed in the first sealing groove and is in sealing engagement with the housing;

the middle frame is provided with a second sealing groove, the sealing ring comprises a second sealing flange, and the second sealing flange is arranged in the second sealing groove and is in sealing joint with the middle frame.

The application provides a connector assembly and terminal equipment, wherein an electric connection assembly can be connected at electric connection positions with different heights, so that the installation position of the electric connection assembly can be selected according to actual requirements, the installation position of the electric connection assembly is more flexible, for example, the distance between the electric connection assembly and a circuit board can be reduced, the internal structure layout is more compact, the space utilization rate can be improved, and meanwhile, the connector assembly and the terminal equipment can be also adapted to terminal equipment with various models.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a terminal device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the connector assembly shown in FIG. 2 assembled to a center frame;

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the connector assembly and center shown in FIG. 2;

Fig. 5 is yet another partial cross-sectional view of the connector assembly shown in fig. 2 assembled to a center frame.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, the same numbers in different drawings refer to the same or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the following exemplary examples do not represent all implementations consistent with the application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with aspects of the application.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. Unless defined otherwise, technical or scientific terms used herein should be given the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terms "first," "second," and the like, as used herein, do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another. Also, the terms "a" or "an" and the like do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one, and the terms "a" and "an" are used individually. "plurality" or "plurality" means two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "front," "rear," "lower," and/or "upper," "top," "bottom," and the like are merely for convenience of description and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. The word "comprising" or "comprises", and the like, means that elements or items appearing before "comprising" or "comprising" are encompassed by the element or item recited after "comprising" or "comprising" and equivalents thereof, and that other elements or items are not excluded. The terms "connected" or "connected," and the like, are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

Referring to fig. 1, fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a terminal device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

The terminal device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a watch, etc., and the present application is described by taking the mobile phone as an example.

The terminal device 100 includes a middle frame 10, and the middle frame 10 includes a rim formed at an edge area and a middle plate formed at a middle area, the rim being exposed to the outside of the terminal device 100, at least a portion of the rim may be used as an antenna radiator. The midplane is located within the terminal 100 and may serve as a carrier for mounting and securing other components. For example, the midplane may be used to mount and secure circuit boards, speakers, and the like.

Referring to fig. 2-4, fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of a connector assembly 20 according to an exemplary embodiment of the application. Fig. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the connector assembly 20 shown in fig. 2 assembled to the center frame 10. Fig. 4 is an exploded view of connector assembly 20 and center 10.

The terminal device 100 further includes a connector assembly 20 and a circuit board 30 (refer to fig. 4), and the connector assembly 20 is electrically connected to the circuit board 30. The connector assembly 20 may be mounted and secured to the middle frame 10, and in particular may be mounted to a middle plate of the middle frame 10. The connector assembly 20 is used to connect with external devices such as a power source, a computer, etc., and provide charging and information transmission functions for the terminal device 100. The connector assembly 20 may be a USB connector assembly, but is not limited thereto.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 2, the connector assembly 20 includes a connector 21 and an electrical connection assembly 22, and the electrical connection assembly 22 is used to connect the connector 21 and the circuit board 30, so as to achieve electrical conduction between the connector 21 and the circuit board 30.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, the connector 21 includes an inner connection end 210 and an outer connection end 211, the inner connection end 210 being connected with the electrical connection assembly 22, and the outer connection end 211 being for electrical connection with an external device. In an actual use scenario, the inner connection end 210 is located inside the terminal device 100, and at least part of the outer connection end 211 is exposed outside the terminal device 100, and is used as an interface for connecting with an external device. The inner connection end 210 is provided with a plurality of electrical connection sites 2100 having different heights, and the electrical connection assembly 22 is selectively connected to one of the plurality of electrical connection sites 2100. The "height" referred to herein coincides with the thickness direction of the terminal device 100.

That is, the connector assembly 20 provided by the present application can connect the electrical connection assembly 22 to the electrical connection sites 2100 with different heights on the inner connection end 210, so that the installation position of the electrical connection assembly 22 can be selected according to the actual requirement, so that the installation position of the electrical connection assembly 22 is more flexible, for example, the distance between the electrical connection assembly 22 and the circuit board 30 can be reduced, the internal structure layout is more compact, the space utilization rate can be further improved, the requirement of reducing the thickness of the terminal device 100 can be met, and meanwhile, the connector assembly can also be adapted to a plurality of different types of terminal devices 100.

The specific embodiment of the electrical connection station 2100 is not limited as long as the electrical connection assembly 22 makes electrical connection with the connector 21 at this location. In the embodiment shown in fig. 3, the inner connection end 210 is provided with a plurality of parallel and different height insertion grooves 2101, each insertion groove 2101 being formed as one of the electrical connection sites 2100, so that the electrical connection assembly 22 can be inserted into a different insertion groove 2101 to electrically connect with the connector 21. In this embodiment, the electrical connection station 2100 adopts the plugging slot 2101, so that the structure of the electrical connection station 2100 is simpler, and the installation mode of the electrical connection assembly 22 is simpler.

The spacing distance of the slots 2101 may be selected according to practical situations, for example, one slot 2101 may be set from low to high at intervals of 0.2mm, so that a plurality of slots 2101 may be set to meet the requirement of a plurality of working heights of the connector 21, but not limited thereto.

In a specific embodiment, the inner connecting end 210 is further provided with a recess 2102, and the recess 2102 includes an inner surface 21020 perpendicular to a plugging direction (S direction in fig. 3) of the electrical connection assembly 22 into the plugging slot 2101, and the plugging slot 2101 is disposed on the inner surface 21020. So set up, jack groove 2101 hides in concave part 2102, and electric connection subassembly 22 and connector 21 can be in the partial coincidence of grafting direction, and electric connection subassembly 22's partial structure is acceptd in concave part 2102, so can reduce connector subassembly 20 in the whole size of grafting direction, be favorable to realizing connector subassembly 20's miniaturization.

Referring to fig. 3, in one embodiment, the inner connecting end 210 further includes a plurality of plugging guide slots 2103 disposed in the recess 2102, the plurality of plugging guide slots 2103 are parallel and have different heights, and the plurality of plugging guide slots 2103 are in one-to-one correspondence and are communicated with the plurality of plugging slots 2101 along the plugging direction. Along the plugging direction, the plugging guide slots 2103 are located in front of the plugging slots 2101 and penetrate through the surface of the concave portion 2102, and each plugging guide slot 2103 is communicated with the space inside the concave portion 2102 and is communicated with each corresponding plugging slot 2101 in a one-to-one correspondence manner. In the practical application scene, the electric connection assembly 22 inserts the grafting guide way 2103 earlier, then inserts the grafting groove 2101 along grafting guide way 2103, and the grafting guide way 2103 realizes the guide effect, reduces the degree of difficulty when electric connection assembly 22 inserts the grafting groove 2101, plays the effect of convenient grafting. In the embodiment shown in fig. 3, the recess 2102 has a square space inside, and the recess 2102 further includes two opposite sidewalls perpendicular to the inner surface 21020 and perpendicular to the extending direction of the inserting groove 2101, and at least one of the two opposite sidewalls may be provided with the inserting guide groove 2103.

In one embodiment, the connector assembly 20 further includes an elastic compression member 23, where the elastic compression member 23 is disposed in the recess 2102, the elastic compression member 23 extends along the arrangement direction of the plurality of inserting grooves 2101, the elastic compression member 23 is configured to be capable of compression deformation along the arrangement direction of the plurality of inserting grooves 2101, one end of the elastic compression member 23 abuts against an inner wall of the recess 2102, and the other end abuts against the electrical connection assembly 22. The elastic compression member 23 includes, but is not limited to, a compression spring, an elastic gel, or the like. In this solution, the elastic compression member 23 is pressed to generate an elastic restoring force, and the elastic restoring force can enable the electrical connection assembly 22 to be pressed in the socket 2101, so as to avoid the displacement phenomenon of the electrical connection assembly 22 and improve the reliability of the electrical connection between the electrical connection assembly 22 and the connector 21. The number of the elastic compression members 23 is not limited, and for example, a plurality of elastic compression members 23 may be disposed side by side in the recess 2102, whereby pressing force may be applied to the electrical connection assembly 22 at a plurality of locations.

In order to avoid tipping of the elastic compression element 23 during compression, at least one of the recess 2102 and the electrical connection assembly 22 is provided with a positioning portion 2104, at least one end of the elastic compression element 23 being positioned by the positioning portion 2104 in a plane perpendicular to the compression direction of the elastic compression element 23. In one embodiment, the electrical connection assembly 22 may be provided with a positioning portion 2104, and the positioning portion 2104 may be a positioning post, where the positioning post protrudes from the electrical connection assembly 22. The elastic compression member 23 may be a compression spring, and one end of the compression spring is sleeved on the positioning column, so that the position of the elastic compression member 23 is ensured to be relatively fixed and displacement is avoided. The positioning portion 2104 may also be a positioning hole, and one end of the elastic compression member 23 may be disposed in the positioning hole, thereby functioning to restrict the elastic compression member 23. In other embodiments, the inner wall of the recess 2102 may further be provided with a positioning portion 2104, so that both ends of the elastic compression member 23 may be positioned by the positioning portion 2104, thereby further ensuring the stability of the position of the elastic compression member 23.

The positioning portion 2104 and the electric connection unit 22 may be of an integral structure or a split structure. For example, the positioning portion 2104 may be a positioning post, and the positioning post may be adhesively fixed to the electrical connection assembly 22 by dispensing. In the embodiment where the elastic compression element 23 is provided with a plurality of sets, the positioning portions 2104 may be provided with a plurality of sets, and the plurality of elastic compression elements 23 may be provided in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sets of positioning portions 2104.

Referring to fig. 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the electrical connection assembly 22 includes a conductive sheet 220 and an elastically deformable elastic sheet 221, the conductive sheet 220 is selectively connected to one of the plurality of connection sites 2100, the conductive sheet 220 is electrically connected to the elastic sheet 221, and the elastic sheet 221 is used for electrically connecting to the circuit board 30. The elastic sheet 221 has elastic deformation capability, and by using the electric connection between the elastic sheet 221 and the circuit board 30, the abutting force between the elastic sheet 221 and the circuit board 30 can be increased, so as to ensure the reliability of the electric connection between the elastic sheet 221 and the circuit board 30 and avoid the occurrence of virtual connection. The number of the elastic pieces 221 is not limited, and one or more elastic pieces 221 may be used, and one or more elastic pieces 221 may be fixed to the conductive sheet 220 by welding, but is not limited thereto. The positioning portion 2104 is specifically disposed on the conductive sheet 220.

In one embodiment, the electrical connection assembly 22 further includes an FPC board 222, and the FPC board 222 electrically connects the conductive sheet 220 and the elastic sheet 221. The FPC board 222 is provided with a welding point and a metal wire, the conductive sheet 220 and the elastic sheet 221 can be respectively welded at the welding point of the FPC board 222, and electric connection is realized through the metal wire, so that the conductive sheet 220 and the elastic sheet 221 can be conveniently and electrically connected, and connection is reliable.

In one embodiment, the connector assembly 20 further includes a sealing ring 24 disposed on the outer connecting end 211 and formed with the outer connecting end 211 into an integral structure through an injection molding process. By the arrangement, the stability of the position of the sealing ring 24 can be guaranteed, and the sealing ring 24 is prevented from shifting. In a practical application scenario, the sealing ring 24 is clamped between the connector assembly 20 and the middle frame 10, so that a gap between the connector assembly 20 and the middle frame 10 can be sealed, and moisture and dust are prevented from entering the interior of the terminal device 100 from the gap between the connector assembly 20 and the middle frame 10.

In one embodiment, the outer connection end 211 includes a connection terminal 2110 and a housing 2111 surrounding the connection terminal 2110, and the sealing ring 24 includes a first sealing structure 240 in sealing engagement with the housing 2111 and/or a second sealing structure 241 for sealing engagement with the middle frame 10. Wherein the first sealing structure 240 may be configured as a first annular flange, and the housing 2111 may be provided with a first sealing groove 21110, respectively, the first annular flange being inserted into the first annular groove 21110 and being in sealing engagement with the housing 2111. So arranged, the surfaces of the first annular flange can sealingly engage the housing 2111 within the first sealing groove 21110, increasing the area of engagement of the sealing ring 24 with the housing 2111 on the one hand, and providing a sealing interface that is kinked and extends on the other hand, advantageously improves the reliability of the seal. As a reference, the second sealing structure 241 may be provided as a second annular flange, and accordingly, the middle frame 10 may be provided with a second sealing groove 11, and the second annular flange is inserted into the second sealing groove 11 to be in sealing engagement with the middle frame 10. The second annular flange can further comprise a claw, the second sealing groove 11 can comprise a clamping groove, so that the claw of the second annular flange is clamped in the clamping groove of the second sealing groove 11, the second annular flange can be prevented from falling out of the second sealing groove 11, and sealing reliability is guaranteed. Of course, the first sealing structure 240 and the second sealing structure 241 are not limited to the above, and in other embodiments, the first sealing structure 240 may be provided as a first annular groove, and the housing 2111 is provided with a first annular protrusion inserted into the first annular groove. Or the second sealing structure 241 may be provided as a second annular groove, and the middle frame 10 is provided with a second annular protrusion inserted into the second annular groove.

Referring to fig. 4 and 5, fig. 5 is a further partial cross-sectional view of the connector assembly 20 attached to the center frame 10.

In one embodiment, the terminal device 100 further includes a first fixing member 25 and a second fixing member 26 that are separately provided, the first fixing member 25 fixing the connector assembly 20 and the middle frame 10 in a thickness direction of the terminal device 100, and the second fixing member 26 fixing the connector assembly 20 and the middle frame 10 in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction. In this scheme, the first fixing member 25 and the second fixing member 26 can fix the connector assembly 20 in all directions relative to the middle frame 10, so that reliable fixing of the connector assembly 20 can be ensured, and the connector assembly is simple in structure and convenient to implement.

The fixing manner of the first fixing member 25 is not limited, and in the embodiment shown in fig. 4 and 5, the first fixing member 25 is locked in the connector 21 and the middle frame 10. Specifically, the first fixing member 25 is configured as a buckle, the first fixing member 25 includes a first claw 251 and a second claw 252 that are connected, the first claw 251 is engaged with the connector 21 along the thickness direction of the terminal device 100, and the second claw 252 is engaged with the middle frame 10 along the thickness direction of the terminal device 100. Thus, the connector 21 and the middle frame 10 can be fixed by the first fixing member 25 in the thickness direction of the terminal device 100, and the mounting process of the first fixing member 25 can be simplified, and the mounting difficulty of the first fixing member 25 can be reduced.

The manner of fixing the second fixing member 26 is not limited, and in the embodiment shown in fig. 4 and 5, the second fixing member 26 is locked in the connector 21 and the middle frame 10. Specifically, the second fixing member 26 is configured as a plug, the connector 21 is provided with a first clamping hole (not shown in the figure), the middle frame 10 is provided with a second clamping hole (not shown in the figure), and the second fixing member 26 is clamped in the first clamping hole and the second clamping hole and is in interference fit with the first clamping hole and the second clamping hole, so that the connector 21 and the middle frame 10 are fixed in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction, and the fixing manner is simple and convenient. For example, the second fixing member 26 may be provided as a fixing plug of a square structure, and the first and second catching holes are provided as catching holes of a square structure, but not limited thereto.

The number of the first fixing members 25 and the second fixing members 26 is not limited, and one or more of the first fixing members 25 and one or more of the second fixing members 26 may be provided. In the embodiment shown in fig. 4 and 5, the first fixing members 25 are provided in plurality, the first fixing members 25 are symmetrically disposed, the second fixing members 26 are provided in plurality, the second fixing members 26 are symmetrically disposed, and the symmetry axes of the first fixing members 25 and the second fixing members 26 may coincide.

It should be noted that, the first fixing member 25 and the second fixing member 26 connect the connector 21 with the middle frame 10 in a clamping manner, so as to facilitate the disassembly and maintenance of the connector 21.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 5, one of the connector 21 and the middle frame 10 includes a positioning post 212, and the other includes a positioning hole 12, and the positioning post 212 is in positioning fit with the positioning hole 12. The positioning column 212 is matched with the positioning hole 12, so that the pre-positioning can be realized before the assembly, the accuracy of the position of the connector 21 relative to the middle frame 10 is improved, and the asymmetry between the connector 21 and an opening on the middle frame 10 after the connector 21 is connected is avoided.

The positioning columns 212 and the positioning holes 12 may be respectively disposed in plural, and the positioning columns 212 and the positioning holes 12 are disposed in one-to-one correspondence.

The assembly process of the connector assembly 20 is briefly described below.

(1) Welding and assembling the FPC board 222 on the conductive sheet 220, and then welding the elastic sheet 221 on the FPC board;

(2) Two positioning parts 2104 are assembled on the conducting strip 220 in a dispensing way, and the positioning parts 2104 are positioning columns made of metal materials;

(3) Two elastic compression members 23 are respectively assembled on the two positioning parts 2104, and the elastic compression members 23 adopt springs;

(4) According to the working position of the connector assembly 20 in the terminal device 100, the conductive sheet 220 is inserted into the corresponding inserting slot 2101 through the inserting guide slot 2103, one end of the conductive sheet 220 is inserted into the inserting slot 2101 on the connector 21, and then one end of the elastic compression member 23 is assembled on the positioning part 2104 of the conductive sheet 220 to compress the conductive sheet 220, so that a path is formed between the connector 21 and the elastic sheet 221;

(5) Aligning a plurality of positioning columns 212 of the connector assembly 20 with the positioning holes 12 on the middle frame 10, realizing the pre-positioning of the connector assembly 20 by utilizing the matching of the positioning holes 12 and the positioning columns 212, simultaneously embedding a second annular flange on the sealing ring 24 into a second sealing groove 11 on the middle frame 10, and realizing the sealing of the periphery of the connector assembly 20 by utilizing the matching of the second annular flange and the second sealing groove 11;

(6) The first fixing piece 25 and the second fixing piece 26 are installed, the connector assembly 20 is fixed on the middle frame 10 in the direction by using the first fixing piece 25 and the second fixing piece 26, and the connector assembly 20 is convenient to repair and disassemble in a clamping manner;

(7) The circuit board 30 is assembled on the middle frame 10, so that the elastic sheet 221 is in contact with the circuit board 30 to realize electrical connection.

The foregoing description of the preferred embodiments of the application is not intended to be limiting, but rather to enable any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement or the like to be made within the spirit and principles of the application.

Claims (16)

1. A connector assembly, comprising:

The connector comprises an inner connecting end and an outer connecting end, wherein the outer connecting end is used for being connected with external equipment, and a plurality of electric connecting positions with different heights are arranged on the inner connecting end; and

And the electric connection assembly is selectively connected with one of the plurality of electric connection positions and is used for being electrically connected with the circuit board.

2. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein said inner connection end is provided with a plurality of parallel and different height mating grooves, each of said mating grooves forming one of said electrical connection locations.

3. The connector assembly of claim 2, wherein the inner connection end is further provided with a recess portion, the recess portion including an inner surface perpendicular to a plugging direction in which the electrical connection assembly is plugged into a plugging slot provided in the inner surface.

4. The connector assembly of claim 3, wherein the inner connection end further comprises a plurality of insertion guide grooves disposed in the recess, the plurality of insertion guide grooves being parallel and different in height, and the plurality of insertion guide grooves being disposed in front of the plurality of insertion grooves and in one-to-one correspondence and communication with the plurality of insertion grooves along the insertion direction.

5. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising an elastic compression member provided in the recess portion and extending in the arrangement direction of the plurality of insertion grooves, the elastic compression member being provided so as to be compressively deformable in the arrangement direction of the plurality of insertion grooves, one end of the elastic compression member abutting against an inner wall of the recess portion, the other end abutting against the electrical connection assembly.

6. The connector assembly of claim 5, wherein at least one of the recess and the electrical connection assembly is provided with a positioning portion by which at least one end of the elastic compression member is positioned in a plane perpendicular to a compression direction.

7. The connector assembly of any one of claims 1 to 4, 6, wherein the electrical connection assembly comprises a conductive tab and an elastically deformable spring tab, the conductive tab being selectively connectable to one of the plurality of electrical connection locations, the conductive tab being electrically connected to the spring tab, the spring tab being for electrical connection to a circuit board.

8. The connector assembly of claim 7, wherein the electrical connection assembly further comprises an FPC board that electrically connects the conductive tab and the spring tab.

9. The connector assembly of any one of claims 1 to 4, 6, 8, further comprising a sealing ring disposed at the outer connection end, the sealing ring being molded with the outer connection end as a unitary structure by an injection molding process.

10. The connector assembly of claim 9, wherein the outer connection end comprises a connection terminal and a housing surrounding the connection terminal, the seal ring comprises a first seal structure in sealing engagement with the housing and/or a second seal structure for sealing engagement with the middle frame, the first seal structure is configured to be embedded in a first annular flange of the housing or a first annular groove into which the housing is embedded, and the second seal structure is configured to be embedded in a second annular flange of the middle frame or a second annular groove into which the middle frame is embedded.

11. A terminal device, comprising:

A middle frame;

A circuit board; and

The connector assembly of any one of claims 1 to 8, mounted to the center frame in electrical connection with the circuit board.

12. The terminal device according to claim 11, further comprising a first fixing member and a second fixing member which are provided separately, the first fixing member fixing the connector assembly and the center frame in a thickness direction of the terminal device, the second fixing member fixing the connector assembly and the center frame in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction.

13. The terminal device of claim 12, wherein the first fixing member is configured as a buckle, the first fixing member includes a first claw and a second claw connected to each other, the first claw is engaged with the connector, and the second claw is engaged with the middle frame; and/or

The second fixing piece is arranged to be a clamping plug, the connector assembly is provided with a first clamping hole, the middle frame is provided with a second clamping hole, and the second fixing piece is in interference fit with the first clamping hole and the second clamping hole.

14. The terminal device of claim 11, wherein one of the connector assembly and the center includes a locating post and the other includes a locating hole, the locating post being in locating engagement with the locating hole.

15. The terminal device of claim 11, wherein the connector assembly further comprises a sealing ring clamped between the outer connection end of the connector and the middle frame for sealing a gap between the outer connection end and the middle frame.

16. The terminal device of claim 15, wherein the outer connection end includes a connection terminal and a housing surrounding the connection terminal, the housing having a first sealing groove, the sealing ring including a first annular flange disposed within the first sealing groove in sealing engagement with the housing;

the middle frame is provided with a second sealing groove, the sealing ring comprises a second sealing flange, and the second sealing flange is arranged in the second sealing groove and is in sealing joint with the middle frame.