TWI392994B - Connector shell structure and an electronic device using the same - Google Patents

Description

Connector cover structure and electronic device having the same

The invention relates to a cover structure, in particular to a connector cover structure and an electronic device having the same.

With the development of wireless communication and message processing technology, various electronic devices such as personal computers, mobile phones, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) are competing to emerge, enabling consumers to fully enjoy the convenience brought by high technology whenever and wherever possible. . At the same time, the functions of these electronic devices are also increasing. In order to realize self-charging and interconnection with other electronic devices, data transmission and the like, the periphery of these electronic devices is generally provided with a power input interface, a microphone output interface, and a universal string. Various connector interfaces such as the Universal Serial Bus (USB) data interface. These connectors will be exposed to external debris, moisture and dust if they are not protected, and will greatly affect the overall performance of the electronic device.

For this reason, some electronic devices affect the use performance of the electronic device by providing a protective cover on the connector interface to prevent foreign matter, moisture and dust from entering the connector interface. When the connector interface on the electronic device is used, the user needs to remove the protective cover that is disposed on the connector interface, and separate the cover from the electronic device body, and then re-cover the cover after use. In the connector interface of the electronic device, the use process is very troublesome and the structure of the entire connector cover is complicated. In addition, the protective cover needs to be detached from the electronic device body during use, and is easily lost.

In view of this, it is necessary to provide a connector cover structure that is convenient to use, simple in structure, and not easily lost.

In addition, it is also necessary to provide an electronic device having the connector cover structure.

A connector cover structure for protecting a connector interface of the electronic device. The connector cover structure includes a base body and a cover body. The base body defines a receiving space for accommodating the connector interface. The base body includes a main body, and the main body defines a through hole, and the through hole cooperates with the connector interface. The shape of the cover body matches the shape of the base body, and the cover body is slidably engaged with the base body to shield or expose the through hole.

An electronic device is provided with a connector interface for electrically connecting or transmitting data to the outside. The electronic device includes a connector cover structure for protecting a connector interface of the electronic device. The connector cover structure includes a base body and a cover body. The base body defines a receiving space for accommodating the connector interface, the base body includes a main body, and the main body defines a through hole corresponding to the connector interface; the shape of the cover body and the base body The shape is matched, and the cover body is slidably engaged with the base body to shield or expose the through hole.

Compared with the prior art, the connector cover has a simple structure and is convenient to use, and includes only a base body and a cover body, and the sliding portion of the cover body is slidably engaged with the groove on the base body. The cover body is conveniently opened or closed, and the connector interface in the electronic device is effectively protected when not in use, thereby preventing the use of contaminants such as foreign matter, moisture and dust into the electronic device, thereby affecting the performance of the device. The connector cover structure and the electronic device Provided together, the cover body does not need to be detached from the electronic device body during use, thereby effectively preventing the cover body from being lost during use.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the connector cover structure 100 is adapted to be mounted on an electronic device (not shown) such as a personal computer or a PDA to protect the connector interface of the electronic device. The electronic device includes a substrate 200 , and the connector cover structure 100 is fixed on the substrate 200 . The connector cover structure 100 includes a base body 30 and a cover body 50. The base body 30 is engaged with the cover body 50.

The base body 30 is a semi-flexible body made of a soft material such as rubber or plastic. The base body 30 includes a main body 301 disposed perpendicular to the substrate 200, two side walls 303 extending perpendicularly from opposite ends of the main body 301, and first and second recesses 305 and 307 disposed on the side walls 303. The main body 301 is substantially rectangular and includes a through hole 3011, a first surface 3013, a second surface 3015 opposite to the first surface 3013, and four protrusions 3017. The through hole 3011 is opened at an intermediate position of the main body 301, and the through hole 3011 has a rectangular shape for inserting various connectors. The four protrusions 3017 are respectively vertically protruded from the four corners of the first surface 3013 of the main body 301. The four protrusions 3017 are respectively provided with an arc-shaped convex portion 3018, and the four protrusions 3017 are respectively A card slot 3019 is formed between a surface 3013.

The two side walls 303 extend perpendicularly to the two ends of the second surface 3015 and surround the main body 301 to form an accommodation space 309 for receiving the connector interface of the electronic device. The two side walls 303 respectively include a first side surface 3031 and a second side surface 3033. The first side surface 3031 of the two side walls 303 are oppositely disposed and located inside the accommodating space 309. The two side walls The second side surface 3033 of the 303 is located on the outer side of the accommodating space 309. The first groove 305 and the second groove 307 are V-shaped in cross section, and are juxtaposed through the second side surface 3033 of the side wall 303.

The cover 50 is a flexible body made of a soft material such as rubber or plastic. The cover 50 includes a cover 501, two posts 503 extending perpendicularly from opposite ends of the cover 501, and end portions of the two posts 503. Two engaging portions 505. The cover plate 501 is a rectangular plate-shaped body including a first surface 5011 and a second surface 5013 opposite to the first surface 3013 of the base body 30. The first surface 5011 can be engraved with the masked interface name or engraved label of the cover 501 to facilitate identification. Four openings 5015 are defined in the upper edge of the cover plate 501. The four openings 5015 are respectively provided with a rib 5016 near the first surface 3013 of the cover plate 501. The rib 5016 and the card slot The 3019 is mated to secure the cover 501 to the base 30. The two posts 503 are oppositely disposed and have better elasticity. The two engaging portions 505 are wedge-shaped bodies, and the two engaging portions 505 are respectively slidably engaged with the first recess 305 and the second recess 307 of the two side walls 303.

Referring to FIG. 3, when the connector cover structure 100 is assembled, first, the engaging portion 505 of the cover 50 is engaged in the first recess 305 of the base 30, and at the same time, the cover The rib 5016 of the 501 is engaged with the slot 3019 of the main body 301 to hold the cover 501 to the main body 301, so that the cover 501 is tightly covered in front of the connector interface, and the cover 50 is mounted on the base 30. on. Then, the base 30 is fastened to the edge of the substrate 200 (not shown), such as a card slot, and the connector cover structure 100 can be fixed on the substrate 200, that is, the connector is completed. Assembly of the cover structure 100. At this time, the substrate 200 is resisted by the first recess 305 and One end of the second recess 307, the portion of the substrate 200 connected to the first recess 305 and the second recess 307 serves as a stopping portion 201 for blocking the two engaging portions 505 from sliding out of the first recess 305 or the second recess Slot 307.

Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the two engaging portions 505 of the cover 50 are engaged with the first recess 305 of the base 30 when the connector cover structure 100 is in the closed state. The rib 5016 of the cover 501 is received in the slot 3019 of the main body 301. At this time, the cover 501 covers the through hole 3011 to protect the connector interface. When the connector cover structure 100 needs to be opened, the cover body 50 only needs to be pulled out, and the rib 5016 of the cover plate 501 is removed from the card slot 3019 of the main body 301. The engaging portion 505 of the body 50 is moved from the first recess 305 to the second recess 307. At this time, the cover 501 is still directly in front of the base 30 and has been detached from the arcuate projection 3018. The engaging portion 505 of the cover 50 slides along the second recess 307 and drives the cover 501 to slide open. The final engaging portion 505 is blocked by the stopping portion 201 and stays in the second recess 307. The through hole 3011 is completely exposed for use.

When the connector interface is not used, the engaging portion 505 of the cover 50 is slid along the second recess 307 in a direction opposite to when the connector structure 100 is opened, and the cover 501 is slid to the base 30. Directly forward, the cover plate 501 is pushed to move the engaging portion 505 of the cover 50 from the second recess 307 to the first recess 305. At this time, the rib 5016 of the cover plate 501 is again fastened in the card slot of the main body 301, and is resisted by the convex portion 3018. The cover plate 501 closely covers the connector interface, and the connector cover body The structure 100 is in a closed state, and the entire process cover 50 is not separated from the base 30 and the electronic device.

It can be understood that the shape and size of the engaging portion 505 at the end of the two posts 503 of the cover 50 match the shape and size of the two sets of grooves 305, 307 on the two side walls 303 of the base 30. The engaging portion 505 is not limited to the wedge body, and may be a spherical body, a hemispherical body, or the like. The two sets of grooves 305, 307 are also not limited to the serration grooves, and may be arcuate grooves or other shaped grooves.

It can be understood that the second recess 307 of the two side walls 303 of the base body 30 of the connector cover structure 100 can be a non-penetrating recess. The stop portion 201 is disposed at one end of the second recess 307, and is engaged. When the portion 505 slides to one end of the second groove 307, it can be stopped by itself without the substrate 200 being resisted.

It can be understood that there may be only one of the posts 503 extending from the end of the cover 501, and the engaging portion 505 may be disposed only on one of the posts 503; the protrusion 3017 may be provided only one. The opening 5015 at both ends of the cover 501 may also be provided as one, and cooperate with the protrusion 3017 to hold the cover 501 directly in front of the through hole 3011 of the base 30.

In addition, the grooves 305, 307 at the edges of the two side walls 303 of the base body 30 of the connector cover structure 100 are not limited to two groups, and may be three or more.

The connector cover structure 100 is simple in structure and convenient to use, and can be easily opened by slidingly engaging the two engaging portions 505 of the cover body 50 with the first recess 305 and the second recess 307, respectively. The connector cover structure 100 is closed, and the whole use process is quick and convenient, effectively protecting the connector interface in the electronic device, and avoiding foreign matter, moisture and dust from entering the electronic device and affecting the performance of the connector. The connector cover structure 100 also prevents the cover body 50 from being detached from the electronic device body during use, thereby effectively avoiding the problem of the cover body 50 being lost during use.

In addition, various modifications, additions and substitutions in the form and details may be made by those skilled in the art in the scope and spirit of the invention. It is a matter of course that various modifications, additions and substitutions made in accordance with the spirit of the invention are intended to be included within the scope of the invention.

100‧‧‧Connector cover structure

30‧‧‧ base

301‧‧‧ Subject

3011‧‧‧through hole

3013, 5011‧‧‧ first surface

3015, 5013‧‧‧ second surface

3017‧‧‧ four bumps

3018‧‧‧arc convex

3019‧‧‧ card slot

303‧‧‧Two side walls

3031‧‧‧ first side

3033‧‧‧ second side

305‧‧‧first groove

307‧‧‧second groove

309‧‧‧ accommodating space

50‧‧‧ cover

501‧‧‧ cover

5015‧‧‧ openings

5016‧‧‧ ribs

503‧‧‧clamp

505‧‧‧Clock Department

200‧‧‧Substrate

201‧‧‧stop

1 is a perspective exploded view of a connector cover structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective exploded view of the connector cover structure of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a connector cover of FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the connector cover structure shown in FIG. 3 after opening; FIG. 5 is another perspective view of the connector cover structure shown in FIG.

100‧‧‧Connector cover structure

30‧‧‧ base

301‧‧‧ Subject

3011‧‧‧through hole

3013, 5011‧‧‧ first surface

3017‧‧‧Bumps

3018‧‧‧arc convex

3019‧‧‧ card slot

303‧‧‧Two side walls

305‧‧‧first groove

307‧‧‧second groove

309‧‧‧ accommodating space

50‧‧‧ cover

501‧‧‧ cover

5015‧‧‧ openings

503‧‧‧clamp

5016‧‧‧ ribs

505‧‧‧Clock Department

200‧‧‧Substrate

Claims (16)

A connector cover structure for protecting a connector interface of an electronic device, the connector cover structure comprising a base body and a cover body, wherein the base body forms a capacity for accommodating a connector interface The base body includes a main body, the main body defines a through hole and is provided with a first groove and a second groove disposed adjacent to each other, and the through hole is correspondingly matched with the connector interface; the shape of the cover body is The shape of the base body is matched; the cover body is provided with at least one engaging portion, and the engaging portion can be slid with the first groove of the base body or can be slid from the first groove to the second groove and along the second The groove slides to shield or expose the through hole. The connector cover structure of claim 1, wherein the base body comprises two side walls extending from the end of the main body, the first recess and the second recess are disposed on the at least one side wall; The body includes a cover plate and at least one post extending from the end of the cover. The engaging portion is disposed on the post. The connector cover structure of claim 2, wherein the engaging portion is a wedge body disposed at an end of the post and extends perpendicularly to the post; the first groove and the second recess The cross section of the groove is V-shaped. The connector cover structure of claim 3, wherein the edge of the cover plate defines at least one opening, and the cover plate is provided with a rib adjacent to the surface facing the base body at the opening, the main body A card slot is provided on the surface of the cover body, and the rib is matched with the card slot on the main body. The connector cover structure of claim 4, wherein the main body protrudes from the surface of the cover body with at least one protrusion, and the end of the protrusion is provided with a convex portion, the convex portion and the main body The card slot is formed toward the surface of the cover, and the bump is engaged with the opening. The connector cover structure of claim 2, wherein the two side walls extend perpendicularly from the surface of the main body away from the cover body, and form a receiving space with the main body away from the surface of the cover body, the two side walls respectively The first side surface and the second side surface are disposed opposite to each other and disposed on the inner side of the accommodating space, and the two second side surfaces are respectively disposed outside the accommodating space. The connector cover structure of the sixth aspect of the invention, wherein the first groove and the second groove disposed on the at least one side wall are formed on the second side of the two side walls, the first groove and One end of the second groove is provided with a stopping portion for preventing the engaging portion of the cover from falling off from the first groove and the second groove. The connector cover structure of claim 1, wherein the base body and the cover body are both semi-flexible bodies. An electronic device having a connector interface for electrically connecting or transmitting data to the outside, the electronic device comprising a connector cover structure for protecting a connector interface of the electronic device, the connector cover The body structure comprises a base body and a cover body, wherein the base body forms an accommodating space for accommodating the connector interface, and the base body comprises a main body, the main body defines a through hole and is adjacently disposed. a first groove and a second groove, the through hole correspondingly cooperating with the connector interface; the shape of the cover body is matched with the shape of the base body; the cover body is provided with at least one engaging portion, the card The hinge may be slidable from the first groove or may slide from the first groove to the second groove and slide along the second groove to shield or expose the through hole. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the base body comprises two side walls extending from the end of the main body, the first recess and the second recess are disposed on the at least one side wall; the cover body comprises A cover plate and at least one post extending from the end of the cover are disposed on the post. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein the edge of the cover plate defines at least one opening, and the cover plate is provided with a rib adjacent to the surface facing the base body at the opening, the main body facing the cover body The surface is provided with a card slot, and the rib is matched with the card slot on the main body. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the engaging portion is a wedge body disposed at an end of the post and extends perpendicularly to the post; the horizontal of the first groove and the second groove The cross section is V-shaped. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the edge of the cover plate has at least one opening, and the cover plate is provided with a rib adjacent to the surface facing the base body at the opening, the main body facing the cover body The surface is provided with a card slot, and the rib is matched with the card slot on the main body. The electronic device of claim 13, wherein the main body protrudes from the surface of the cover body with at least one protrusion, and the end of the protrusion is provided with a convex portion, the convex portion and the body are oriented The surface of the cover forms the card slot, and the protrusion is engaged with the opening. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein the two side walls extend perpendicularly from the surface of the main body away from the cover body, and form a receiving space with the main body away from the surface of the cover body, the two side walls respectively include a first a side surface and a second side surface are disposed opposite to each other and are located inside the accommodating space, and the two second side surfaces are respectively disposed outside the accommodating space. The electronic device of claim 15, wherein the first groove and the second groove disposed on the at least one side wall are formed on the second side of the two side walls, the first groove and the second concave One end of the groove is provided with a stopping portion for preventing the engaging portion of the cover from falling off from the first groove and the second groove.