BACKGROUND
1. Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a port connector thereof.
2. Description of Related Art
Electronic devices such as digital cameras and others often have a port connector for exchange of data with other devices. Although conventional port connectors satisfy basic requirements, there is still a need for an improved port connector for electronic devices.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Many aspects of the embodiments can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
FIG. 1 is an isometric of view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the electronic device of FIG. 1, viewed from a reverse perspective.
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the electronic device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged, isometric view of a port connector of the electronic device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the port connector of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a cross-section view of the electronic device taken along the line VI-VI of FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments of the present disclosure are now described in detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an electronic device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment is illustrated. The electronic device 1 includes a main body 10 and a port connector 20 connected to the main body 10. In the embodiment, the electronic device 1 is a watch phone.
Referring to FIG. 3, the main body 10 includes a bottom plate 11 and a side plate 12 connected to the bottom plate 11. The bottom plate 11 includes a first support edge 13, and the side plate 12 includes a second support edge 14 adjacent to the first support edge 13. The main body 10 defines an opening 15 extending through both the first support edge 13 and the second support edge 14. The main body 10 further includes a printed circuit board 16 extending parallel to the bottom plate 11. The printed circuit board 16 includes a side surface 160 facing the bottom plate 11.
Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the port connector 20 includes an outer angled plate 21, an inner angled plate 22, and a number of first pins 23 and second pins 24. The outer angled plate 21 includes a first wall 210 and a second wall 212 connected to each other, forming an angle. The first wall 210 defines a number of first ports 214 extending therethrough. The second wall 212 defines a number of second ports 216 extending therethrough. The inner angled plate 22 includes a third wall 220 attached to the first wall 210 and a fourth wall 222 attached to the second wall 212. The fourth wall 222 defines a number of third ports 224 and fourth ports 226. The third ports 224 are correspondingly aligned with the first ports 212, and the fourth ports 226 are correspondingly aligned with the second ports 216. The first pins 23 and the second pins 24 are made of electrically conductive material. The first pin 23 includes a first tab 230 and a second tab 232 extending perpendicular to each other. The first tab 230 is retained within the first port 214, and the second tab 232 is retained within the third port 224 for contacting the side surface 160 of the printed circuit board 16. The second pin 24 includes a third tab 240 and a fourth tab 242 extending parallel to each other. The third tab 240 is retained within the second port 216, and the fourth tab 242 is retained with the in fourth port 226 for electrically contacting the side surface 160 of the printed circuit board 16.
Referring also to FIG. 6, after assembling the port connector 20 to the main body 10, the outer angled plate 21 is attached to the first support edge 13 and the second support edge 14, and the inner angled plate 22 is retained within the opening 15. The first pins 23 and the second pins 24 electrically contact the printed circuit board 16. Thus the electronic device 1 can exchange data with other devices through the port connector 20.
While various embodiments have been described and illustrated, the disclosure is not to be constructed as being limited thereto. Various modifications can be made to the embodiments by those skilled in the art without departing from the true spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
Patent Grant
8625302
