JP2008210674A - Connector and electronic equipment - Google Patents

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JP2008210674A
JP2008210674A JP2007046871A JP2007046871A JP2008210674A JP 2008210674 A JP2008210674 A JP 2008210674A JP 2007046871 A JP2007046871 A JP 2007046871A JP 2007046871 A JP2007046871 A JP 2007046871A JP 2008210674 A JP2008210674 A JP 2008210674A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a connector, etc., which can be connected without considering the direction in inserting a plug into a jack. <P>SOLUTION: The connector 10 (11) includes a square tubular metal case 13, an insulating wall 14 which is disposed at the center inside the square tubular metal case 13 to divide the inside of the metal case 13 into a first recession 16 and a second recession 17, and a plurality of metal terminals which are arranged to be exposed on the surfaces of the first recession 16 and the second recession 17. The metal terminals exposed on the surface of to the first recession 16 and the plurality of metal terminals exposed on the surface of the second recession 17 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis M of the wall 14. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

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本発明は、コネクタの構造に関し、特にジャックに対するプラグの差し込み方向を考慮することなく接続できるコネクタ、及びこれを備える電子機器に関する。   The present invention relates to a structure of a connector, and more particularly to a connector that can be connected without considering a plug insertion direction with respect to a jack, and an electronic device including the connector.

近年、ＵＳＢ（Universal Serial Bus）は、パーソナルコンピュータ、家庭用ゲーム機、デジタル家電等と周辺機器を接続するバス規格として広く利用されている。このようなＵＳＢのコネクタ構造は、Ａタイプ、Ｂタイプ、ミニタイプなどが存在し、その中で代表的なＡタイプのものは図５（ａ）に示すようにジャック側が金属製の矩形凹部１内に複数の接続金属端子２の配置された絶縁性板状体３が周囲から離間した状態で立設されている。また、プラグ側は、図５（ｂ）に示すように前記矩形凹部１内に挿入可能な金属製枠４の一内側に絶縁性板状体５が密着固定されている。また、絶縁性板状体５の表面で接続金属端子２に対応する位置に接続金属端子６が配置されている。
このような構成のＵＳＢコネクタ構造においては、図５（ｃ）に示すようにジャック側とプラグ側が互いに接続金属端子２，６を向き合うようにして挿入しなければならなかった。 In recent years, USB (Universal Serial Bus) has been widely used as a bus standard for connecting peripheral devices to personal computers, home game machines, digital home appliances, and the like. Such USB connector structures include A type, B type, mini type, etc. Among them, a typical A type has a rectangular concave portion 1 whose jack side is made of metal as shown in FIG. An insulating plate-like body 3 in which a plurality of connection metal terminals 2 are arranged is erected in a state of being separated from the surroundings. On the plug side, as shown in FIG. 5B, an insulating plate-like body 5 is tightly fixed to one inner side of the metal frame 4 that can be inserted into the rectangular recess 1. In addition, the connection metal terminal 6 is disposed at a position corresponding to the connection metal terminal 2 on the surface of the insulating plate-like body 5.
In the USB connector structure having such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 5C, the jack side and the plug side must be inserted so that the connection metal terminals 2 and 6 face each other.

また、コネクタの表裏を区別する煩雑さを解消するものとして、コネクタヘッド（プラグ側）の構造を変更して表裏をリバーシブルに使用できるものが提案されている（特許文献１）。
実用新案登録第３１１１０３１号公報 In order to eliminate the complexity of distinguishing the front and back of the connector, there has been proposed one that can be used reversibly by changing the structure of the connector head (plug side) (Patent Document 1).
Utility Model Registration No. 3111031

しかし、特許文献１に開示された技術は、プラグ側の構造を変更するものであり、今日広く流通しているＵＳＢプラグをそのまま使用することができなかった。また、受け側の基板上に短絡防止部品を別途設ける必要が存在し、コストが嵩むという問題があった。   However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 changes the structure on the plug side, and the USB plug that is widely distributed today cannot be used as it is. In addition, there is a need to separately provide a short-circuit prevention component on the receiving-side substrate, and there is a problem that costs increase.

本発明は、上述した事情に鑑みてなされたもので、ジャックに対するプラグの差し込み方向を考慮することなく接続できるコネクタ、及びこれを備える電子機器を提供することを目的とする。   The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a connector that can be connected without considering the direction in which the plug is inserted into the jack, and an electronic device including the connector.

本発明に係るコネクタ、電子機器では、上記課題を解決するために以下の手段を採用した。
第１の発明に係るコネクタは、金属製の角管状ケースと、前記角管状ケース内の中央に配置されて前記角管状ケース内を第１凹部と第２凹部に分割する絶縁性の壁体と、前記壁体の前記第１凹部側の表面及び前記第２凹部側の表面に露出するように配設された複数の金属端子と、を備え、前記第１凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子と前記第２凹部側の表面に露出する複数の金属端子とが前記壁体の中心軸線に対して対称に配置されることを特徴とする。 The connector and the electronic apparatus according to the present invention employ the following means in order to solve the above-described problems.
A connector according to a first aspect of the present invention is a metal rectangular tubular case, and an insulating wall body that is disposed in the center of the rectangular tubular case and divides the rectangular tubular case into a first recess and a second recess. And a plurality of metal terminals disposed so as to be exposed on the surface on the first recess side and the surface on the second recess side of the wall body, and the metal terminals exposed on the surface on the first recess side And a plurality of metal terminals exposed on the surface on the second recess side are arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the wall.

また、前記第１凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子と、前記第２凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子のいずれか一方を、前記表面から選択的に突出させる端子突出手段を備えることを特徴とする。   In addition, a terminal projecting means for selectively projecting either one of the metal terminal exposed on the surface on the first recess side and the metal terminal exposed on the surface on the second recess side from the surface is provided. And

また、前記端子突出手段は、前記壁体に形成された櫛歯形の溝に沿って形成及び配設される本体部を有し、前記本体部は、前記角管状ケースの底部に回動可能に支持されることを特徴とする。   The terminal projecting means has a main body formed and arranged along a comb-shaped groove formed in the wall, and the main body is rotatable to the bottom of the rectangular tubular case. It is supported.

また、前記端子突出手段は、前記第１凹部と前記第２凹部のそれぞれの底部に配置される突起を有し、前記突起のいずれか一方が押圧されることで前記本体部を回動させることを特徴とする。   Further, the terminal projecting means has a protrusion disposed at the bottom of each of the first recess and the second recess, and rotates the main body when one of the protrusions is pressed. It is characterized by.

第２の発明に係る電子機器は、第１の発明に係るコネクタを備えることを特徴とする。
これにより、電子機器においてコネクタを介した接続作業の効率化を図ることができる。 An electronic apparatus according to a second invention includes the connector according to the first invention.
Thereby, the efficiency of the connection operation | work via a connector in an electronic device can be achieved.

本発明によれば以下の効果を得ることができる。
コネクタ（例えば、ジャック）が、金属製の角管状ケース内に形成された第１凹部と第２凹部のそれぞれに、壁体の中心軸線に対して対称に配置された複数の金属端子が露出するので、従来のコネクタ（例えば、プラグ）の裏表を意識することなく、自由に挿入することができる。したがって、情報機器の背面や側面等の目視で確認することが困難な場所であっても、コネクタを迅速に装着ができる。 According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
A plurality of metal terminals in which connectors (for example, jacks) are arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the wall body are exposed in each of the first recess and the second recess formed in the metal rectangular tubular case. Therefore, it can be freely inserted without being aware of the front and back of a conventional connector (for example, a plug). Therefore, the connector can be quickly mounted even in a place where it is difficult to visually confirm the back and side surfaces of the information device.

また、第１凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子と、第２凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子のいずれか一方を、壁体の表面から選択的に突出させる端子突出手段を備えるので、一方の金属端子が、挿入したコネクタ（例えば、プラグ）の金属製角管状ケースに接触して短絡してしまうことを回避できる。   Moreover, since the terminal is provided with a terminal projecting means for selectively projecting either the metal terminal exposed on the surface of the first recess side or the metal terminal exposed on the surface of the second recess side from the surface of the wall body, It can be avoided that the metal terminal contacts the metal rectangular tubular case of the inserted connector (for example, plug) and short-circuits.

また、端子突出手段は、角管状ケースの底部を支点として回動するので、確実に第１凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子と第２凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子のいずれか一方を壁体の表面から選択的に突出させることができる。   Further, since the terminal projecting means rotates with the bottom of the rectangular tubular case as a fulcrum, either the metal terminal exposed on the surface of the first concave portion side or the metal terminal exposed on the surface of the second concave portion side is surely used. It can be selectively protruded from the surface of the wall.

また、端子突出手段は、挿入したコネクタ（例えば、プラグ）により底部に配置された突起が押圧されて本体部を回動させるので、確実に、端子突出手段に配設された金属端子を、挿入したコネクタの金属端子に接触させることができる。   In addition, since the protrusions arranged on the bottom are pressed by the inserted connector (for example, plug) and the main body is rotated, the terminal protruding means reliably inserts the metal terminal disposed on the terminal protruding means. It can be made to contact the metal terminal of the connector.

また、コネクタを介した電子機器の接続作業の効率化を図ることができる。   In addition, the efficiency of the connection work of the electronic device via the connector can be improved.

以下、本発明に係るコネクタ、電子機器の実施形態について図を参照して説明する。
図１は、本発明の実施形態に係るＵＳＢコネクタが用いられるパソコン１０１とＵＳＢメモリー１０２の一例を示す斜視図である。
図２（ａ）は、本発明に係るＵＳＢコネクタの内部構成を示す要部拡大図、（ｂ）は同断面図である。 Hereinafter, embodiments of a connector and an electronic apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a personal computer 101 and a USB memory 102 in which a USB connector according to an embodiment of the present invention is used.
FIG. 2A is an enlarged view of a main part showing the internal configuration of the USB connector according to the present invention, and FIG.

ＵＳＢコネクタ１０は、パソコン１０１等の情報機器側に設けられたＵＳＢジャック１１と、ＵＳＢメモリー１０２等の周辺機器側に設けられたＵＳＢプラグ１２とからなる。ＵＳＢプラグ１２としては、既存のものを使用することができる。
図２に示すように、ＵＳＢジャック１１は、金属等からなる角管状ケース１３と、この角管状ケース１３の中央に配置された絶縁性の壁体１４と、この壁体の内部に配設されて壁体１４の第１表面１４ａおよび第２表面１４ｂから選択的に突出可能に設けられた端子突出部材１５と、を備えている。 The USB connector 10 includes a USB jack 11 provided on the information device side such as the personal computer 101 and a USB plug 12 provided on the peripheral device side such as the USB memory 102. The existing USB plug 12 can be used.
As shown in FIG. 2, the USB jack 11 is provided in a rectangular tubular case 13 made of metal or the like, an insulating wall body 14 disposed in the center of the rectangular tubular case 13, and an interior of the wall body. And a terminal projecting member 15 provided so as to be selectively projectable from the first surface 14a and the second surface 14b of the wall body 14.

角管状ケース１３は、断面が従来品より大きな長方形をしておりＵＳＢプラグ１２が挿入された際にこれを保持する図外のラッチ機構等を備えている。
壁体１４は、角管状ケース１３の中央に底部から立設されており、ＵＳＢプラグ１２側に形成された凹部２２に挿嵌される（図３参照）。 The rectangular tubular case 13 has a rectangular section larger than that of the conventional product, and includes a latch mechanism (not shown) that holds the USB plug 12 when the USB plug 12 is inserted.
The wall body 14 is erected from the bottom at the center of the rectangular tubular case 13, and is inserted into a recess 22 formed on the USB plug 12 side (see FIG. 3).

また、図２（ａ）に示すように、壁体１４を幅方向に貫く複数の溝２０を有しており、この溝２０に沿って、端子突出部材１５の本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄが形成、配置されている。
櫛歯形に形成された本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄは、角管状ケース１３の底に回動可能に配置された軸２１に連結しており、軸２１の回動に伴って壁体１４の表面（第１表面１４ａ又は第２表面１４ｂ）から突出／退避するようになっている。すなわち、軸２１には、角管状ケース１３の第１凹部１６と第２凹部１７の底部に配置された突起１８、１９が連結されており、突起１８が押圧されると端子突出部材１５の本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄが第１凹部１６側（第１表面１４ａ）へ突出し、突起１９が押圧されると本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄが第２凹部１７側（第２表面１４ｂ）へ突出する。
また、いずれの突出１８，１９も押圧されない状態では、端子突出部材１５の本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄは壁体１４内に留まっており、壁体１４の表面（第１表面１４ａ、第２表面１４ｂ）から突出しないようになっている。
なお、軸２１は、不図示のバネ手段等により、無負荷状態では、端子突出部材１５（本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄ）が壁体１４内に留まる中立状態であり、突起１８，１９が押圧されると、押圧された突起１８，１９の方向に傾く（回動）ように調整されている。 Moreover, as shown to Fig.2 (a), it has the some groove | channel 20 which penetrates the wall body 14 in the width direction, and the main-body parts 15a-15d of the terminal protrusion member 15 form along this groove | channel 20, Has been placed.
The main body portions 15 a to 15 d formed in a comb-tooth shape are connected to a shaft 21 that is rotatably disposed at the bottom of the rectangular tubular case 13, and the surface of the wall body 14 (the first one) The first surface 14a or the second surface 14b) protrudes / withdraws. That is, the shaft 21 is connected to the projections 18 and 19 disposed at the bottoms of the first recess 16 and the second recess 17 of the rectangular tubular case 13, and when the projection 18 is pressed, the main body of the terminal protruding member 15. The portions 15a to 15d protrude toward the first recess 16 (first surface 14a), and when the protrusion 19 is pressed, the main body portions 15a to 15d protrude toward the second recess 17 (second surface 14b).
In a state where none of the protrusions 18 and 19 is pressed, the main body portions 15a to 15d of the terminal protruding member 15 remain in the wall body 14, and the surfaces of the wall body 14 (first surface 14a and second surface 14b). It is designed not to protrude from.
The shaft 21 is in a neutral state in which the terminal protruding member 15 (main body portions 15a to 15d) stays in the wall body 14 in an unloaded state by a spring means or the like (not shown), and the protrusions 18 and 19 are pressed. And are adjusted so as to tilt (rotate) in the direction of the pressed projections 18 and 19.

端子突出部材１５の本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄは、本実施例では４本であり、各本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄの先端の第１凹部１６側表面と第２凹部１７側表面には、異なる電気信号線等に接続された金属端子が配置されている。
例えば、図４（ａ）に示すように、本体部１５ａの第１凹部１６側にはＧＮＤに接続された金属端子が、第２凹部１７側にはＶＣＣ（＋５Ｖ）に接続された金属端子が配設される。本体部１５ｂの第１凹部１６側にはＤＡＴＡ（＋）に接続された金属端子が、第２凹部１７側にはＤＡＴＡ（−）に接続された金属端子が配設される。本体部１５ｃの第１凹部１６側にはＤＡＴＡ（−）に接続された金属端子が、第２凹部１７側にはＤＡＴＡ（＋）に接続された金属端子が配設される。本体部１５ｄの第１凹部１６側にはＶＣＣ（＋５Ｖ）に接続された金属端子が、第２凹部１７側にはＧＮＤに接続された金属端子が配設される。
つまり、端子突出部材１５の第１凹部１６側に露出する金属端子と、第２凹部１７側に露出する金属端子とは、壁体１４の中心軸線Ｍに対して対称に配置される。 In this embodiment, there are four main body portions 15a to 15d of the terminal projecting member 15, and different electric signal lines are provided on the first concave portion 16 side surface and the second concave portion 17 side surface at the tips of the main body portions 15a to 15d. The metal terminal connected to etc. is arrange | positioned.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, a metal terminal connected to GND is provided on the first recess 16 side of the main body 15a, and a metal terminal connected to VCC (+ 5V) is provided on the second recess 17 side. Arranged. A metal terminal connected to DATA (+) is disposed on the first recess 16 side of the main body 15b, and a metal terminal connected to DATA (−) is disposed on the second recess 17 side. A metal terminal connected to DATA (−) is disposed on the first recess 16 side of the main body 15c, and a metal terminal connected to DATA (+) is disposed on the second recess 17 side. A metal terminal connected to VCC (+ 5V) is disposed on the first recess 16 side of the main body 15d, and a metal terminal connected to GND is disposed on the second recess 17 side.
That is, the metal terminal exposed to the first recess 16 side of the terminal projecting member 15 and the metal terminal exposed to the second recess 17 side are arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis M of the wall body 14.

次に、以上のように構成された本発明のＵＳＢコネクタ１０の使用方法について説明する。
図３は、本実施形態に係るＵＳＢジャック１１に、従来のＵＳＢプラグ１２を差し込んだ状態を示す模式図である。
ＵＳＢジャックの第１凹部１６にＵＳＢプラグ１２を挿入すると、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の凹部２２に壁体１４が挟み込まれる。同時に、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の樹脂部先端により突起１８が押圧されて、端子突出部材１５（本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄ）が壁体１４の第１表面１４ａから突出して、本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄの第１凹部１６側表面に配設された金属端子と、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の金属端子とが接触・導通する。
一方、本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄの第２凹部１７側表面に配設された金属端子は、壁体１４の内部側に退避するので、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の金属ケース（ＧＮＤに接続）に接触せず、短絡することはない。 Next, a method of using the USB connector 10 of the present invention configured as described above will be described.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a conventional USB plug 12 is inserted into the USB jack 11 according to the present embodiment.
When the USB plug 12 is inserted into the first recess 16 of the USB jack, the wall body 14 is sandwiched between the recesses 22 of the USB plug 12. At the same time, the protrusion 18 is pressed by the tip of the resin part of the USB plug 12 so that the terminal protruding member 15 (main body parts 15a to 15d) protrudes from the first surface 14a of the wall body 14, and the first recesses of the main body parts 15a to 15d. The metal terminal disposed on the surface on the 16 side and the metal terminal of the USB plug 12 are in contact with each other.
On the other hand, since the metal terminal disposed on the second recess 17 side surface of the main body portions 15a to 15d is retracted to the inner side of the wall body 14, it does not contact the metal case (connected to GND) of the USB plug 12, There is no short circuit.

逆に、第２凹部１７にＵＳＢプラグ１２を挿入すると、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の凹部２２に壁体１４を挟み込む形で挿嵌される。そして、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の樹脂部先端で、突起１９が押圧され端子突出部材１５（本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄ）が壁体１４の第２表面１４ｂから突出して、本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄの第２凹部１７側表面に配設された金属端子と、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の金属端子とが接触・導通する。
一方、本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄの第１凹部１６側表面に配設された金属端子は、壁体１４の内部側に退避するので、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の金属ケースに接触せず、短絡することはない。 On the contrary, when the USB plug 12 is inserted into the second recess 17, the wall body 14 is inserted into the recess 22 of the USB plug 12. Then, at the tip of the resin part of the USB plug 12, the protrusion 19 is pressed, the terminal protruding member 15 (main body parts 15a to 15d) protrudes from the second surface 14b of the wall body 14, and the second recess 17 of the main body parts 15a to 15d. The metal terminal disposed on the side surface and the metal terminal of the USB plug 12 are brought into contact / conduction.
On the other hand, the metal terminals disposed on the first recess 16 side surface of the main body portions 15a to 15d are retracted to the inner side of the wall body 14, so that they do not contact the metal case of the USB plug 12 and are not short-circuited. .

図４（ａ）は、本実施形態のＵＳＢジャック１１を示す説明図、（ｂ）は、プラグ１２を示す説明図、（ｃ）は双方を接続した状態を示す説明図、（ｄ）は、逆向きのプラグ１２を示す説明図、（ｅ）は逆向きのプラグを接続した状態を示す説明図である。
図４（ａ）に示すＵＳＢジャック１１に対して、図４（ｂ）に示す向きのＵＳＢプラグ１２を挿入すると、ＵＳＢジャック１１の壁体１４をＵＳＢプラグ１２の凹部２２で挟むようにして樹脂部が第１凹部１６に挿入される。すると、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の樹脂部先端が突起１８を押圧して、端子突出部材１５（本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄ）に設けた金属端子が第１凹部１６方向に突出して、ＵＳＢプラグ１２側の金属端子と接続する。 4A is an explanatory view showing the USB jack 11 of the present embodiment, FIG. 4B is an explanatory view showing the plug 12, FIG. 4C is an explanatory view showing a state in which both are connected, and FIG. An explanatory view showing the plug 12 in the reverse direction, (e) is an explanatory view showing a state where the plug in the reverse direction is connected.
When the USB plug 12 having the orientation shown in FIG. 4B is inserted into the USB jack 11 shown in FIG. 4A, the resin portion is placed so that the wall body 14 of the USB jack 11 is sandwiched between the recesses 22 of the USB plug 12. It is inserted into the first recess 16. Then, the resin portion tip of the USB plug 12 presses the protrusion 18, and the metal terminal provided on the terminal protruding member 15 (main body portions 15 a to 15 d) protrudes toward the first recess 16, so that the metal terminal on the USB plug 12 side. Connect with.

また、ＵＳＢジャック１１に（ｄ）に示す向きのＵＳＢプラグ１２を挿入すると、ＵＳＢジャック１１の壁体１４をＵＳＢプラグ１２の凹部２２で挟むようにして、樹脂部を第２凹部１７に挿入される（図４（ｅ）参照）。すると、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の樹脂部先端が突起１９を押圧して、端子突出部材１５（本体部１５ａ〜１５ｄ）に設けた金属端子が第２凹部１７方向に突出して、ＵＳＢプラグ１２側の金属端子と接続する。   When the USB plug 12 having the orientation shown in (d) is inserted into the USB jack 11, the resin portion is inserted into the second recess 17 so that the wall 14 of the USB jack 11 is sandwiched between the recesses 22 of the USB plug 12 ( (Refer FIG.4 (e)). Then, the tip of the resin part of the USB plug 12 presses the protrusion 19, and the metal terminal provided on the terminal protruding member 15 (main body parts 15 a to 15 d) protrudes in the direction of the second recess 17, and the metal terminal on the USB plug 12 side. Connect with.

そして、上述したように、端子突出部材１５の第１凹部１６側に露出する金属端子と、第２凹部１７側に露出する金属端子とは、壁体１４の中心軸線Ｍに対して対称に配置される。したがって、ＵＳＢジャック１１に対して、ＵＳＢプラグ１２の裏表を意識することなくいずれの向きに挿入したとしても、同一の信号接続が確保される。したがって、このようなＵＳＢコネクタ１０を備える情報機器は、利便性の向上を図ることができる。   As described above, the metal terminal exposed on the first recess 16 side of the terminal protruding member 15 and the metal terminal exposed on the second recess 17 side are arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis M of the wall body 14. Is done. Therefore, the same signal connection is ensured even if the USB jack 11 is inserted in any direction without being aware of the front and back of the USB plug 12. Therefore, the information device provided with such a USB connector 10 can improve convenience.

以上、本発明の実施形態について図面を参照して詳説したが、具体的な構成は、上記実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲において設計変更等が可能である。   Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and design changes and the like can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. .

例えば、上述した実施形態では、本発明をＵＳＢジャック１１に適用した場合について説明したが、ＵＳＢプラグ１２に適用してもよい。すなわち、本発明はＵＳＢコネクタのジャックとプラグのいずれか一方、または両方に適用することができる。   For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the USB jack 11 has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to the USB plug 12. That is, the present invention can be applied to either or both of a jack and a plug of a USB connector.

例えば、上述した実施形態では、本発明をＵＳＢコネクタ（タイプＡ）に適用した場合について説明したが、Ｂタイプやミニタイプは勿論、他の方式（仕様）のコネクタにも適用することができる。   For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the USB connector (type A) has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to connectors of other systems (specifications) as well as the B type and the mini type.

例えば、上述した実施形態では、ＵＳＢコネクタ１０をパソコン１０１やＵＳＢメモリー１０２に用いた場合について説明したが、これに限らない。例えば、携帯電話機（携帯端末）、ミュージックプレイヤー、デジタルカメラ等の携帯型電子機器に用いてもよい。また、薄型テレビ、デスクトップ型パソコン、プリンタ装置等の据置き型電子機器に用いてもよい。   For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the USB connector 10 is used for the personal computer 101 or the USB memory 102 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may use for portable electronic devices, such as a mobile telephone (mobile terminal), a music player, and a digital camera. Moreover, you may use for stationary electronic apparatuses, such as a flat-screen television, a desktop personal computer, and a printer apparatus.

本発明の実施形態に係るＵＳＢコネクタを用いられるパソコンとＵＳＢメモリーの一例を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows an example of the personal computer and USB memory which use the USB connector which concerns on embodiment of this invention. （ａ）は同ＵＳＢコネクタの内部構成を示す要部拡大図、（ｂ）は同断面図である。(A) is a principal part enlarged view which shows the internal structure of the USB connector, (b) is the sectional drawing. ＵＳＢジャックにプラグを差し込んだ状態を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which inserted the plug in the USB jack. （ａ）はＵＳＢジャックを示す説明図、（ｂ）はプラグを示す説明図、（ｃ）は双方を接続した状態を示す説明図、（ｄ）は逆向きのプラグを示す説明図、（ｅ）は逆向きのプラグを接続した状態を示す説明図である。(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a USB jack, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a plug, (c) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which both are connected, (d) is an explanatory diagram showing a plug in the reverse direction, (e ) Is an explanatory view showing a state where a plug in the reverse direction is connected. 従来のＵＳＢジャック、プラグおよび両者を接続した状態を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which connected the conventional USB jack, the plug, and both.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

１０…ＵＳＢコネクタ
１１…ＵＳＢジャック
１２…ＵＳＢプラグ
１３…角管状ケース
１４…壁体
１４ａ…第１表面（第１凹部側の表面）
１４ｂ…第２表面（第２凹部側の表面）
１５…端子突出部材（端子突出手段）
１５ａ〜１５ｄ…本体部
１６…第１凹部
１７…第２凹部
１８，１９…突起
２０…溝
２１…軸
２２…凹部
ＧＮＤ，ＶＣＣ（＋５Ｖ），ＤＡＴＡ（＋），ＤＡＴＡ（−）…金属端子
Ｍ…中心軸線
１０１…パソコン（電子機器）
１０２…ＵＳＢメモリー（電子機器） DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... USB connector 11 ... USB jack 12 ... USB plug 13 ... Square tubular case 14 ... Wall body 14a ... 1st surface (surface by the side of a 1st recessed part)
14b ... 2nd surface (surface by the side of a 2nd recessed part)
15 ... Terminal protruding member (terminal protruding means)
15a to 15d ... body part 16 ... first recess 17 ... second recess 18, 19 ... projection 20 ... groove 21 ... shaft 22 ... recess GND, VCC (+ 5V), DATA (+), DATA (-) ... metal terminal M ... Center axis 101 ... PC (electronic equipment)
102 ... USB memory (electronic equipment)

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金属製の角管状ケースと、
前記角管状ケース内の中央に配置されて前記角管状ケース内を第１凹部と第２凹部に分割する絶縁性の壁体と、
前記壁体の前記第１凹部側の表面及び前記第２凹部側の表面に露出するように配設された複数の金属端子と、を備え、
前記第１凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子と前記第２凹部側の表面に露出する複数の金属端子とは、前記壁体の中心軸線に対して対称に配置されることを特徴とするコネクタ。 A metal square tubular case,
An insulating wall disposed in the center of the rectangular tubular case and dividing the rectangular tubular case into a first recess and a second recess;
A plurality of metal terminals disposed so as to be exposed on the surface on the first recess side and the surface on the second recess side of the wall body,
The metal terminal exposed on the surface on the first recess side and the plurality of metal terminals exposed on the surface on the second recess side are arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the wall body. . 前記第１凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子と、前記第２凹部側の表面に露出する金属端子のいずれか一方を、前記表面から選択的に突出させる端子突出手段を備えることを特徴とする請求項１に記載のコネクタ。   Terminal protruding means for selectively protruding either one of the metal terminal exposed on the surface on the first recess side and the metal terminal exposed on the surface on the second recess side from the surface is provided. The connector according to claim 1. 前記端子突出手段は、前記壁体に形成された複数の溝に沿って形成及び配設される本体部を有し、前記本体部は、前記角管状ケースの底部に回動可能に支持されることを特徴とする請求項２に記載のコネクタ。   The terminal projecting means has a main body formed and disposed along a plurality of grooves formed in the wall, and the main body is rotatably supported on the bottom of the rectangular tubular case. The connector according to claim 2. 前記端子突出手段は、前記第１凹部と前記第２凹部のそれぞれの底部に配置される突起を有し、
前記突起のいずれか一方が押圧されることで前記本体部を回動させることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のコネクタ。 The terminal projecting means has a protrusion disposed at the bottom of each of the first recess and the second recess,
The connector according to claim 3, wherein the main body is rotated by pressing one of the protrusions. 請求項１から請求項４のうちいずれか一項に記載のコネクタを備えることを特徴とする電子機器。   An electronic apparatus comprising the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
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