TWI398989B - Usb socket positioning structure - Google Patents

Description

USB interface positioning structure

The invention relates to a USB interface positioning structure, in particular to an interface positioning structure when a computer interface panel and a USB connector are assembled.

With the rapid development of electronic information technology, computers are increasingly used in various fields, bringing great convenience to people's work and life. A series of interfaces are usually provided on the computer interface panel for connection with other external devices. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface is one of the most widely used interfaces. Most computers and digital cameras, MP3, MP4 and other electronic devices have built-in modules that support the USB interface. For example, a front panel of a computer interface panel has a socket slot for plugging in a USB device such as a mobile hard disk. A USB connector is mounted on the back of the computer interface panel corresponding to the position of the socket slot. When the USB device is inserted into the socket slot from the front of the computer interface panel, it can be connected to the USB connector for communication. However, since the USB connector is only mounted on the computer interface panel by being inserted into the back surface of the socket slot, it is difficult to ensure accurate positioning during the assembly process, so that the gap between the USB interface and the socket slot is uneven, which affects the appearance of the product. At the same time, it is easy to cause difficulty in plugging in USB devices and affect the use of products.

In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a USB interface positioning structure so that accurate positioning can be achieved when the USB connector is assembled.

A USB interface positioning structure includes a socket slot formed on a computer interface panel, wherein a peripheral portion of the socket slot is provided with a limiting portion, and a peripheral edge of the socket slot defines a stepped slot, and the limiting portion is at least one disposed on a sidewall of the stepped slot Correct a limiting boss, wherein the limiting boss is provided with a finite plane and a guiding surface, wherein the limiting surface is located on the same plane as the inner side wall of the socket groove; the guiding surface is disposed between the edge of the step groove and the limiting surface, And forming an inclined surface toward the insertion direction of the socket groove. Through the limitation and guiding action of the limiting portion, the USB connector can be accurately inserted into the socket slot to avoid the occurrence of misalignment, thereby making the gap between the USB interface and the socket slot uniform, and the appearance of the product is beautiful. .

The USB interface positioning structure of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiment of the present invention discloses an interface positioning structure when a computer interface panel and a USB connector are assembled.

Referring to FIG. 1, the USB interface positioning structure 10 of the first embodiment includes a socket slot 102 formed on the computer interface panel 101. A peripheral slot of the socket slot 102 defines a stepped slot 103, and a pair of sidewalls of the stepped slot 103 are disposed. Limiting boss 105. The limiting protrusion 105 is substantially block-shaped, and includes a limiting surface 151 and a guiding surface 152. The limiting surface 151 is located on the same plane as the inner side wall of the socket groove 102. The guiding surface 152 is disposed on the edge of the stepped groove 103 and the limiting surface. Between 151, and forming an inclined surface toward the direction in which the USB connector is inserted.

Preferably, the corners of the socket groove 102 and the stepped groove 103 are rounded to distribute the stress received at the corners of the socket groove 102 and the step groove 103; the limiting boss 105 is made of elastic plastic material. Manufactured to accommodate the manufacturing tolerances of different USB connectors and better fit the USB connector.

Referring to FIG. 2, when the USB connector is assembled, the USB connector slides into the socket groove 102 along the guiding surface 152 of the limiting boss 105. Plug in the USB connector During the process of the slot 102, the limiting surface 151 of the limiting boss 105 is closely attached to the outer surface of the USB connector, so that the USB connector is aligned with the socket slot 102, so as to be accurately inserted into the socket slot 102. Avoid the situation of misalignment and so on. Therefore, the USB interface positioning structure 10 ensures that the gap between the USB connector interface and the socket slot 102 is uniform, and the appearance of the product is beautiful.

Referring to FIG. 3, the USB interface positioning structure 20 of the second embodiment is similar to the USB interface positioning structure 10 of the first embodiment. The difference is that a pair of limiting protrusions 205 are protruded from the periphery of the socket groove 202. . The shape of the limiting protrusion 205 is substantially the same as that of the limiting protrusion 105. The limiting surface 251 also includes a limiting surface 251 and a guiding surface 252. The limiting surface 251 is in the same plane as the inner side wall of the socket groove 202, and the guiding surface 252 is limited. The planes 251 are adjacent and form an inclined surface toward the direction in which the USB connector is inserted.

Referring to FIG. 4, the USB interface positioning structure 30 of the preferred embodiment 3 is similar to the USB interface positioning structure 10 of the preferred embodiment. The difference is that the peripheral edge of the socket slot 302 is further provided with a USB connector fixing structure 306. . The USB connector fixing structure 306 includes at least one fixing plate 361 disposed on the periphery of the socket groove 302 and a fixing groove 362 formed on the fixing plate 361. The fixing slot 362 is configured to engage with a protrusion disposed on the USB connector, thereby fixing the USB connector to the computer interface panel 301, and avoiding the USB connector when the USB device is plugged in from the front of the computer interface panel 301. Loose phenomenon.

Referring to FIG. 5, the USB interface positioning structure 40 of the preferred embodiment 4 is similar to the USB interface positioning structure 10 of the preferred embodiment. The difference is that the peripheral edge of the socket slot 402 is further provided with a cable fixing structure 408. The cable fixing structure 408 includes two clamping members 481, and the clamping member 481 has elasticity. The middle portion protrudes outward to form a semicircular arched clamping portion 482. The two clamping members 481 of the cable fixing structure 408 are disposed opposite to each other, that is, the clamping portions 482 of the two clamping members 481 together form an approximately circular receiving space for holding the cable. One end of the two clamping members 481 is fixed on the computer interface panel 401, and the other ends of the two clamping members 481 are elastically contacted.

When the cable fixing structure 408 is used, a slight force is applied to separate one end of the elastic contact of the two clamping members 481, and the cable is gathered between the two clamping portions 482. Then, the force is stopped, and the two clamping members 481 are separated from one end to restore the elastic contact under the elastic restoring force, thereby holding the cable between the two clamping portions 482, thereby avoiding the assembly of the cable on the USB connector. During the process, it is pulled off from the solder joint due to the pulling force.

It can be understood that, in the foregoing embodiment, the number of the limiting bosses disposed on the periphery of the socket slot is not limited to a pair, and may also be two pairs, three pairs, etc., which are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the socket slot; It can be replaced by a limiting tab. The limiting tab also includes a guiding surface and a limiting surface. The cross-sectional shape is the same as that of the limiting boss, and the thickness is thinner than the limiting boss. Meanwhile, the USB connection in the above embodiment After being inserted into the socket slot, the device can be fixed to the computer interface panel by gluing or the like.

It can be understood that the USB interface positioning structure in the above embodiment can also be applied to the external surface of the computer interface panel, and is used for plugging a USB device such as a mobile hard disk, which has the beneficial effects of facilitating alignment and convenient insertion.

In summary, the present invention has indeed met the requirements of the invention patent, and has filed a patent application according to law. However, the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and those who are familiar with the skill of the present invention are made in the spirit of the invention. Equivalent modifications or variations are intended to be included in the scope of the claims below.

10, 20, 30, 40‧‧‧USB interface positioning structure

101, 301, 401‧‧‧ computer panel

102, 202, 302, 402‧‧‧ socket slots

103‧‧‧step trough

105, 205‧‧‧ Limiting boss

151, 251‧‧ ‧ limit surface

152, 252‧‧ ‧ guide surface

306‧‧‧USB connector fixing structure

361‧‧‧ fixed plate

362‧‧‧fixed slot

408‧‧‧Cable fixing structure

481‧‧‧ Holders

482‧‧‧ Department of Maintenance

1 is a perspective view of a USB interface positioning structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a cross-sectional view of the USB interface positioning structure shown in FIG. 1 taken along line II-II.

3 is a perspective view of a USB interface positioning structure according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a perspective view of a USB interface positioning structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a USB interface positioning structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

10‧‧‧USB interface positioning structure

101‧‧‧Computer interface panel

102‧‧‧ socket slot

103‧‧‧step trough

105‧‧‧Limited boss

151‧‧‧Limited surface

152‧‧‧ Guide surface

Claims (4)

A USB interface positioning structure includes a socket slot formed on a computer interface panel, wherein the socket slot is provided with a finite portion at a periphery thereof, and the socket groove defines a stepped groove at the periphery of the socket groove, and the limiting portion is disposed on the side wall of the stepped slot At least one pair of limiting bosses, wherein the limiting boss is provided with a finite plane and a guiding surface, the limiting surface is located on the same plane as the inner side wall of the socket groove; the guiding surface is disposed at the edge of the step groove An inclined surface is formed between the planes and toward the insertion direction of the socket groove. The USB interface positioning structure of claim 1, wherein the limiting boss is made of an elastic plastic material. The USB interface positioning structure of the first aspect of the invention, wherein the socket slot periphery is further provided with a USB connector fixing structure, the USB connector fixing structure comprising at least one fixing plate disposed at a periphery of the socket slot and opening Fixing groove on the fixing plate. The USB interface positioning structure of claim 1, wherein the socket groove periphery is further provided with a cable fixing structure.