CN113193448A - Adapter and data line - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter and a data line, wherein the adapter comprises a first male end component and a second male end component, wherein the first male end component comprises a first outer die provided with a containing groove and a first male end which can be electrically connected with a first interface of electronic equipment; the second male end component comprises a second outer die and a second male end which can be electrically connected with a second interface of the electronic equipment; the first outer die is rotatably connected to the second outer die so that at least part of the second male end assembly is rotatably accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the first male end assembly is electrically connected with the second male end assembly within a rotating range. The adapter can be compatible with electronic equipment with different types of interfaces, and has the advantages of wider application range and higher practicability.

Description

Adapter and data line

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of data transmission devices, in particular to an adapter and a data line.

Background

With the continuous development of communication technology and the continuous update and iteration of electronic devices, the types of data transmission interfaces of electronic devices, such as lightning interfaces, micro usb interfaces, type c usb interfaces, etc., are increasing, and in cooperation with these interfaces, a plurality of data lines/charging lines with different types of public terminals are appearing on the market to adapt to different electronic devices with different interfaces, so as to perform data transmission/charging.

The existing adapters of data lines/charging lines comprise two types, wherein the first type of adapter has a single interface and is only adapted to a single type of electronic equipment; the second type of adapter is provided with a plurality of interfaces which are separated from each other; the third type of adapter has multiple interfaces, and the relative positions of the multiple interfaces are fixed.

However, the current adapter setting mode of the data line/charging line has certain defects. The first adapter is not compatible with different types of interfaces of the electronic equipment; the second type of adapter and the third type of adapter are large in size and large in accommodating occupied space.

Disclosure of Invention

On the basis, the adapter and the data line are provided for the problems that the adapter cannot be compatible with different types of interfaces of electronic equipment, the size of the adapter is large, and the accommodating space is large.

An adapter comprises a first male end assembly and a second male end assembly, wherein the first male end assembly comprises a first outer die provided with a containing groove and a first male end capable of being electrically connected with a first interface of electronic equipment; the second male end component comprises a second outer die and a second male end which can be electrically connected with a second interface of the electronic equipment; the first outer die is rotatably connected to the second outer die so that at least part of the second male end assembly is rotatably accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the first male end assembly is electrically connected with the second male end assembly within a rotating range.

The technical solution of the present application is further explained as follows:

in one embodiment, the second male end assembly is rotatable relative to the first male end assembly to a first position or a second position; when the second male end assembly is in the first position, the first male end is parallel to the second male end; when the second male end component is at the second position, the first male end and the second male end form a certain included angle.

In one embodiment, the first male end component further comprises a first PCBA component, the first male end being electrically connected to the first PCBA component, the first PCBA component being electrically connected to the connector, an end of the first PCBA component remote from the first male end being provided with a female socket.

In one embodiment, the first male end component further comprises a first inner die defining a through slot, the first inner die having a portion of the connector received therein, at least a portion of the first PCBA component; the connector is provided with a first conduction part, the first conduction part extends out of the through groove, and the first inner die is accommodated in the first outer die.

In one embodiment, the second male end component further comprises a second PCBA component, the second male end being electrically connected to the second PCBA component, the second PCBA component being provided with a second conduction portion, the second conduction portions each being electrically connected with the first conduction portion of the connector when the second male end component is in the first position or the second position relative to the first male end component.

In one embodiment, the second conduction part includes more than one second conductive sheet, the first conduction part of the connector includes more than one first conductive sheet matched with the second conductive sheet, and the first conductive sheet is abutted to the second conductive sheet.

In one embodiment, the first outer die and the second outer die are connected by a rotational connection assembly comprising a damping structure capable of locking the second male end assembly in the second position relative to the first male end assembly.

In one embodiment, the rotating connection assembly further comprises a rotating shaft penetrating through and rotatably connected to the second outer die, and two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively connected with two inner side surfaces of the accommodating groove of the first outer die.

In addition, this application still provides a data line, includes the adapter as above.

In one embodiment, the data line further comprises a wire assembly, and the wire assembly is detachably connected with the adapter through a connecting wire.

Above-mentioned adapter, the interface and the adapter volume that can only compatible single type's electronic equipment are great in order to solve prior art transfer joint, accommodate the great problem of occupation space. The first male end component and the second male end component are arranged and rotatably connected, the first male end capable of being electrically connected with the first interface of the electronic equipment is provided through the first male end component, and the second male end capable of being electrically connected with the second interface of the electronic equipment is provided through the second male end component. And when the second male end component rotates to any position relative to the first male end component, the second male end component and the first male end component can be electrically connected. Above-mentioned mode of setting up, the electronic equipment of different grade type interface can be compatible to the adapter, and application scope is wider, and the practicality improves. In addition, the adapter is provided with the accommodating groove in the first outer die, and at least part of the second male end assembly is rotatably accommodated in the accommodating groove, so that the size of the adapter after the second male end assembly is rotatably accommodated is reduced, and the adapter is convenient to accommodate and carry.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a data line according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a data line according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

figure 4 is an exploded view of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a first male component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a second male component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection position of a first conduction part and a second conduction part according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a top view of a data line (the second male end element rotated to a first position relative to the first male end element) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a side view of a data cable (the second male end assembly rotated to a first position relative to the first male end assembly) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a top view of a data line (the second male end element rotated to a second position relative to the first male end element) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a side view of a data cable (the second male end assembly rotated to a second position relative to the first male end assembly) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of the data lines in FIG. 11 from another perspective;

fig. 13 is a partial enlarged view of a portion a in fig. 12;

reference numerals:

10. a data line; 100. an adapter; 110. a first male end component; 111. a first male end; 112. a first outer mold; 1121. accommodating grooves; 113. a first PCBA component; 114. a connector; 1141. a first conduction part; 115. a female seat; 116. a first inner mold; 1161. a through groove; 120. a second male end component; 121. a second male end; 122. a second outer mold; 123. a second PCBA component; 124. a second conduction part; 125. a second inner mold; 130. rotating the connecting assembly; 131. a rotating shaft; 132. a limiting structure; 1321. a limiting block; 1322. a limiting through groove; 133. a rubber plug; 200. a wire assembly; 300. a third male end; 400. a fourth male end; 500. and connecting the wires.

Detailed Description

In order to make the aforementioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention comprehensible, embodiments accompanied with figures are described in detail below. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

Referring to fig. 3 to fig. 7, an embodiment of the present invention provides an adapter 100, which is connected to an interface of an electronic device to implement data transmission or charge the electronic device, where the electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone and a tablet computer. The adapter 100 includes a first male component 110 and a second male component 120. The first male terminal assembly 110 includes a first male terminal 111 capable of being electrically connected to a first interface of an electronic device; the second male end assembly 120 includes a second male end 121 capable of electrically connecting with a second interface of an electronic device. The second male end assembly 120 can rotate relative to the first male end assembly 110, and the first male end assembly 110 and the second male end assembly 120 are electrically connected to each other by rotating to any position.

In order to solve the problem that the adapter 100 in the prior art can only be compatible with the interface of a single type of electronic device, the adapter 100 is provided with a first male end component 110 and a second male end component 120 which are rotatably connected, the first male end component 110 provides a first male end 111 which can be electrically connected with the first interface of the electronic device, and the second male end component 120 provides a second male end 121 which can be electrically connected with the second interface of the electronic device. And, when the second male end assembly 120 is rotated to either position relative to the first male end assembly 110, both are able to make an electrical connection. By the arrangement mode, the adapter 100 can be compatible with electronic equipment with different types of interfaces, the application range is wider, and the practicability is improved. In addition, the first male end assembly 110 and the second male end assembly 120 are rotatably connected to each other, so that the adapter 100 has a small size and is convenient to store and carry. It should be noted that the first male terminal 111 and the second male terminal 121 can be any two of a lightning male terminal, a micro usb male terminal, and a TYPE CUSB male terminal. For example, as shown in fig. 4, in an embodiment, the first male terminal 111 is a micro USB male terminal, and the second male terminal 121 is a lightning male terminal, and besides the lightning male terminal, the first male terminal 111 and the second male terminal 121 can be configured as any two different male terminals capable of adapting to different TYPEs of interfaces of the electronic device, in addition to the above-mentioned lightning male terminal, micro USB male terminal and TYPE C USB male terminal. It should be noted that, except for the two male end assemblies in the above technical solution; a plurality of male end assemblies may also be provided, and the arrangement manner is similar, for example, the adapter 100 further includes a third male end 300 assembly, the second male end assembly 120 and the third male end 300 assembly are respectively connected to the first male end assembly 110 in a rotating manner, and the electrical connection can be realized in the rotating process.

The technical solution of the present application is further explained as follows:

referring to fig. 3, 8-13, in one embodiment, the second male end assembly 120 can be rotated to a first position or a second position relative to the first male end assembly 110. With continued reference to fig. 3, 8, and 9, when the second male end element 120 is in the first position, the first male end 111 is parallel to the second male end 121. With continued reference to fig. 3, 10-13, when the second male end assembly 120 is in the second position, the first male end 111 is angled relative to the second male end 121. Above-mentioned adapter 100, when not using, rotates second public end subassembly 120 to the first position that first public end 111 is parallel with second public end 121, can reduce adapter 100's volume, and first public end 111 is in parallel position with second public end 121, more conveniently accomodates. When the connector is used, the second male end assembly 120 is rotated to a second position where the first male end 111 and the second male end 121 form a certain included angle, and the first male end 111 and the second male end 121 can be respectively butted with interfaces of electronic devices, or can be butted with interfaces of different electronic devices at the same time.

Referring to fig. 4-6, in an embodiment, the first male end assembly 110 further includes a first outer mold 112, and the first outer mold 112 defines a receiving groove 1121; the second male end assembly 120 further includes a second outer mold 122, the second outer mold 122 is rotatably connected to the first outer mold 112, so that at least a portion of the second outer mold 122 is rotatably received in the receiving groove 1121 of the first outer mold 112. In the adapter 100, the first outer mold 112 is provided with the receiving groove 1121, and at least a portion of the second outer mold 122 is rotatably received therein, so as to reduce the volume of the adapter 100 when the second male end assembly 120 is located at the first position, which is convenient for receiving and carrying. With continued reference to fig. 4 and 5, in an embodiment, one end of the first external mold 112 is a U-shaped open slot, and an inner surface of the U-shaped open slot forms a receiving slot 1121. In one embodiment, all of the second outer mold 122 is rotatably received in the receiving groove 1121 of the first outer mold 112.

Referring to fig. 3 and 5, in one embodiment, the first male end component 110 further includes a first PCBA component 113, the first male end 111 is electrically connected to the first PCBA component 113, the first PCBA component 113 is electrically connected to the connector 114, and an end of the first PCBA component 113 remote from the first male end 111 is provided with a female socket 115 capable of electrically connecting with the third male end 300. In the adapter 100, the female socket 115 is disposed at the end of the first male end assembly 110 far from the first male end 111, and the female socket 115 can be connected to the third male end 300 of the wire assembly 200 of the data line 10, that is, the adapter 100 and the wire assembly 200 of the data line 10 are separately disposed in this way, so that the adapter 100 can be carried and stored separately. In one embodiment, with continued reference to fig. 5, in one embodiment, the connector 114 is a battery connector, and it should be noted that, in addition to the battery connector 114, the connector 114 may also be configured as a connector 114 capable of electrical connection, including but not limited to a pogopin connector. In addition, the female socket 115 may be one of a TYPE C USB female socket, a lightning female socket, and a micro USB female socket. Or other TYPEs of female sockets may be provided, as long as the female socket is adapted to fit the male end of the wire assembly 200 of the data cable 10, for example, with reference to fig. 5, in one embodiment, the female socket 115 is a TYPE CUSB female socket, and with reference to fig. 1, the third male end 300 is a TYPE C USB male end.

With continued reference to fig. 4 and 5, in an embodiment, the first male component 110 further includes a first inner mold 116 defining a through slot 1161, the first inner mold 116 receiving therein a portion of the connector 114, at least a portion of the first PCBA component 113; the connector 114 has a first conduction portion 1141, the first conduction portion 1141 extends out of the through groove 1161, and the first inner mold 116 is accommodated in the first outer mold 112. With continued reference to fig. 6, in one embodiment, the second male end component 120 further includes a second PCBA component 123, the second male end 121 is electrically connected to the second PCBA component 123, the second PCBA component 123 is provided with a second conduction portion 124, and with reference to fig. 7 and 13, when the second male end component 120 is in the first position or the second position relative to the first male end component 110, the second conduction portion 124 is electrically connected to the first conduction portion 1141 of the connector 114. With continued reference to fig. 4 and 6, in one embodiment, the second male end component 120 further includes a second inner die 125, the second inner die 125 having the second PCBA component 123 received therein, the second PCBA component 123 and the second inner die 125 being received in the second outer die 122. In the adapter 100, part of the connector 114 and at least part of the first PCBA assembly 113 are accommodated in the first inner mold 116, the first inner mold 116 is accommodated in the first outer mold 112, meanwhile, the second PCBA assembly 123 is accommodated in the second inner mold 125, the second inner mold 125 is accommodated in the second outer mold 122, and in addition, at least part of the second outer mold 122 is rotatably accommodated in the first outer mold 112, so that when the second male end assembly 120 is rotated to the first position relative to the first male end assembly 110, the adapter 100 has a smaller volume. Further, the adapter 100 is electrically connected to the connector 114 on the first PCBA assembly 113, part of the connector 114 is accommodated in the first inner mold 116, the first inner mold 116 is provided with a through groove 1161, the first conduction part 1141 of the connector 114 extends out of the through groove 1161, and the first conduction part 1141 is electrically connected to the second conduction part 124 disposed on the second PCBA assembly 123, so that when the second male terminal assembly 120 rotates to the second position relative to the first male terminal assembly 110, the second male terminal assembly 120 can be electrically connected to the structure of the electronic device.

Referring to fig. 6 and 7, in an embodiment, the second conducting part 124 includes more than one second conducting strip, and the first conducting part 1141 of the connector 114 is more than one first conducting strip matched with the second conducting strip, and the second conducting strip abuts against the first conducting strip. With continued reference to fig. 6 and 7, in an embodiment, the first conductive sheet is configured as a bent metal contact, and in cooperation therewith, the second conductive sheet is configured as an arc-shaped metal spring. In the adapter 100, the second conduction portion 124 is an arc-shaped metal spring, and in cooperation with the arc-shaped metal spring, the first conduction portion 1141 is a bent metal contact extending from the through groove 1161 formed in the first inner mold 116. In addition to the above arrangement, the first conduction part 1141 and the second conduction part 124 may be provided with other structures that are matched with each other, as long as the electrical connection during rotation is satisfied. In the above arrangement, when the second male end assembly 120 rotates relative to the first male end assembly 110, the arc-shaped metal spring plate is always abutted against the bent metal contact plate, so that the second male end assembly can rotate to any position to be electrically connected. With continued reference to fig. 6 and 7, a plurality of arc-shaped metal spring pieces are disposed, connected to the end of the second PCBA component 123 and bent in a direction opposite to the first PCBA component 113. It should be noted that, in addition to the above arrangement, the arc-shaped metal elastic sheet may also be arranged in other structures.

Referring to fig. 3-6, in one embodiment, the first overmold 112 and the second overmold 122 are connected by a rotational connection assembly 130, the rotational connection assembly 130 including a damping structure (not shown) capable of locking the second male end assembly 120 in a second position relative to the first male end assembly 110. The adapter 100 provides a damping structure at the connection between the first outer mold 112 and the second outer mold 122 to lock the second outer mold 122 at a certain angle. It should be noted that the damping structure may be arranged in a conventional manner in the art.

With reference to fig. 4, in an embodiment, the rotating connection assembly 130 further includes a rotating shaft 131 and a limiting structure 132 penetrating and rotatably connected to the second outer mold 122, and two ends of the rotating shaft 131 are respectively connected to two inner side surfaces of the receiving groove 1121 of the first outer mold 112; the limiting structure 132 includes a limiting block 1321 disposed at one end of the rotating shaft 131 and a limiting through slot 1161 disposed on one inner side surface of the accommodating slot 1121; the limiting block 1321 cooperates with the limiting through slot 1161 to prevent the rotating shaft 131 from rotating relative to the first outer mold 112. It should be noted that, the rotating connection assembly 130 can be arranged in other ways besides the above-mentioned arrangement way, for example, the rotating shaft 131 is fixedly connected to the second outer mold 122, and two ends of the rotating shaft 131 are respectively rotatably connected to two inner side surfaces of the receiving groove 1121 of the first outer mold 112.

In addition, referring to fig. 1, fig. 2 and fig. 5, in an embodiment, the present application further provides a data line 10, which includes the adapter 100, a third male end 300 capable of being connected to the female socket 115 of the adapter 100, a fourth male end 400, and a line component 200 disposed between the third male end 300 and the fourth male end 400. It should be noted that the third male terminal 300 may be one of a TYPE C USB male terminal, a lightning male terminal, and a micro USB male terminal. Or other types of male terminals may be provided, as long as the male terminals are adapted to the female socket 115 of the adapter 100. The fourth male end 400 may be a male end including, but not limited to, a USB a male end, a TYPE C USB male end. In addition to the above arrangement, the wire assembly 200 may be welded to the first PCBA assembly 113 directly instead of the female socket 115 and then integrally injection molded. It should be noted that when the third male end 300 is engaged with the female socket 115, the wire assembly 200 can be separated from the adapter 100 for carrying, and the adapter 100 can be adapted to other transmission devices besides the wire assembly 200.

With continued reference to fig. 1 and 2, in an embodiment, the third male terminal 300 is detachably connected to the adapter 100 by a connection wire 500. The data line 10 is detachably connected to the third male end 300 of one end of the wire assembly 200 through the adapter 100 of the connecting line 500, and in such a way, the adapter 100 and the wire assembly 200 can be connected to each other, so as to reduce the possibility of losing one of the adapter 100 and the wire assembly 200.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "central," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are not to be considered limiting of the invention.

Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means at least two, e.g., two, three, etc., unless specifically limited otherwise.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly stated or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly and can, for example, be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be directly connected or indirectly connected through intervening media, or they may be connected internally or in any other suitable relationship, unless expressly stated otherwise. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly stated or limited, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may be directly contacting the first and second features or indirectly contacting the first and second features through an intermediate. Also, a first feature "on," "over," and "above" a second feature may be directly or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "under," "below," and "beneath" a second feature may be directly under or obliquely under the first feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is at a lesser elevation than the second feature.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "secured to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements may also be present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and the like as used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not denote a unique embodiment.

The technical features of the embodiments described above may be arbitrarily combined, and for the sake of brevity, all possible combinations of the technical features in the embodiments described above are not described, but should be considered as being within the scope of the present specification as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of the technical features.

The above-mentioned embodiments only express several embodiments of the present invention, and the description thereof is more specific and detailed, but not construed as limiting the scope of the invention. It should be noted that, for a person skilled in the art, several variations and modifications can be made without departing from the inventive concept, which falls within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present patent shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. An adapter, comprising:

the first male end assembly comprises a first outer die provided with a containing groove and a first male end electrically connected with a first interface of the electronic equipment;

the second male end assembly comprises a second outer die and a second male end which can be electrically connected with a second interface of the electronic equipment;

the first outer die is rotatably connected to the second outer die so that at least part of the second male end assembly is rotatably accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the first male end assembly is electrically connected with the second male end assembly within a rotating range.

2. The adapter of claim 1, wherein the second male end assembly is rotatable relative to the first male end assembly to a first position or a second position;

when the second male end assembly is in the first position, the first male end is parallel to the second male end;

when the second male end component is at the second position, the first male end and the second male end form a certain included angle.

3. The adapter according to claim 2, wherein the first male end component further comprises a first PCBA component, the first male end being electrically connected to the first PCBA component, the first PCBA component being electrically connected to a connector, an end of the first PCBA component remote from the first male end being provided with a female socket.

4. The adapter according to claim 3, wherein said first male end component further comprises a first inner die defining a through slot, said first inner die receiving a portion of said connector therein, at least a portion of said first PCBA component therein; the connector is provided with a first conduction part, the first conduction part extends out of the through groove, and the first inner die is accommodated in the first outer die.

5. The adapter of claim 4, wherein the second male end component further comprises a second PCBA component, the second male end being electrically connected to the second PCBA component, the second PCBA component being provided with a second conduction portion, the second conduction portions being both electrically connected with the first conduction portion of the connector when the second male end component is in the first position or the second position relative to the first male end component.

6. The adapter according to claim 5, wherein the second conduction part comprises more than one second conductive plate, the first conduction part of the connector comprises more than one first conductive plate matched with the second conductive plate, and the first conductive plate is abutted against the second conductive plate.

7. The adapter of claim 2, wherein the first overmold is connected to the second overmold by a rotational connection assembly, the rotational connection assembly including a damping structure capable of locking the second male end assembly in the second position relative to the first male end assembly.

8. The adapter according to claim 7, wherein the rotating connection assembly further comprises a rotating shaft penetrating and rotatably connected to the second outer mold, and two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively connected to two inner side surfaces of the receiving groove of the first outer mold.

9. A data line including the adapter of any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The data line of claim 9, further comprising a wire assembly removably connected to the adapter by a connecting wire.

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