TWM596989U - Hub - Google Patents

Abstract

This creation provides a hub (100), including a chassis (10) and a circuit board, a data plug (31) is installed on one side of the chassis (10), and an audio plug (100) is also provided on one side of the chassis (10) 21), the audio plug (21) and the data plug (31) are spaced apart, a housing hole (11) is opened in the casing (10), and the audio plug (21) is slidably inserted into the housing hole (11). By creating a data plug and an audio plug on one side of the case, for some computers that have both an audio port and a data interface on the side, you can insert the data plug and the audio plug into the computer's data interface and audio port, respectively. To better fix the hub, keep the hub stable and convenient to use, set the storage hole (11) in the case, slide the audio plug (21) into the storage hole (11), the audio plug can be received in the storage hole To improve adaptability.

Description

Hub

This creation belongs to the field of electronic accessories, more specifically, it relates to a hub.

When users use computers, they often need to connect external storage and external devices, such as pen drives, data cables, and keyboards to the computer. However, the number of data interfaces on the computer is limited, especially on notebook computers or tablet computers. In this case, when multiple external devices need to be connected at the same time, a hub is required. A data plug and multiple data interfaces are generally provided on the hub, and the data plug is inserted into the data interface of the computer to expand multiple data interfaces, so that multiple external devices can be connected to the computer at the same time. Especially for ultra-thin notebook computers, there is often only one data interface and one audio port on one side. When such computers are used, users often use hubs.

However, when using a hub, after inserting the data plug of the hub into the data interface of the notebook computer, the hub will often shake during use, resulting in unstable connection.

technical problem

The purpose of this creation is to provide a hub to solve the problem of unstable use of the hub installed in a notebook computer in the conventional technology.

Technical solution

In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical means adopted in this creation is to provide a hub, including a chassis and a circuit board installed in the chassis, a data plug is installed on one side of the chassis, and the data plug is connected to all The circuit board is electrically connected, and the data plug extends out of the casing, and the casing is provided with a plurality of first interfaces on the other side of the casing, each of the first interface and the The circuit board is electrically connected, and the other side of the casing is correspondingly provided with a first opening exposing each of the first interfaces. One side of the casing is also provided with an audio plug, the audio plug is connected to the The data plugs are arranged at intervals, and a storage hole for accommodating the audio plug is opened in the casing, and the audio plug is slidably inserted into the storage hole.

Further, a screw rod is connected to the tail end of the audio plug, the screw rod is arranged parallel to the length direction of the audio plug, a nut is installed on the screw rod, a slide hole is provided in the casing, and the screw rod is placed In the sliding hole, at least one side of the radial side of the nut protrudes from the side of the casing, and a window exposing the side of the nut is correspondingly opened on the casing.

Further, the two opposite sides of the nut in the radial direction respectively protrude from both sides of the casing, and the two sides of the casing are respectively provided with the windows.

Further, a support seat is provided at the tail end of the audio plug, and the screw is connected to the support seat.

Further, a positioning ring is provided at the mouth of the storage hole.

Further, the screw is arranged coaxially with the audio plug, and the sliding hole is opened at the bottom of the receiving hole.

Further, a connection seat is installed at the tail of the audio plug, a push block is installed on the connection seat, and a slide path connecting the receiving hole is opened on the cabinet, and the push block extends through the slide path Out of the cabinet.

Further, the inner wall of the receiving hole is provided with a first elastic member for elastically resisting the connecting seat to position the audio plug in the extended position.

Further, a second elastic member for elastically resisting the connecting seat to position the audio plug in the storage hole is provided on the inner wall of the storage hole.

Further, an audio connector is provided in the casing, and a jack is provided at a position corresponding to the audio connector on the casing.

Further, the audio connector is electrically connected to the audio plug.

Further, an audio circuit is provided on the circuit board, the data plug is electrically connected to the audio circuit, and the audio connector is electrically connected to the audio circuit.

Further, the plurality of first interfaces include a USB interface, a Type-C interface, an SD card interface for reading an SD card, and a Micro SD card interface for reading a Micro SD card.

Further, a second interface is provided in the casing, the second interface is located at one end of the casing, and one end of the casing is provided with a second opening exposing the second interface, the second The interface is electrically connected to the circuit board.

Further, a third interface is provided in the casing, the third interface is located at the other end of the casing, and a third opening exposing the third interface is provided at the other end of the casing, the The third interface is electrically connected to the circuit board.

Beneficial effect

The beneficial effect of the hub provided by this creation is that, compared with the conventional technology, this creation is provided with a data plug and an audio plug on one side of the chassis. For some computers with audio ports and data interfaces on both sides, you can use The data plug and the audio plug are inserted into the data interface and the audio port of the computer, respectively, so that the hub can be better fixed, so that the hub is stable and easy to use; and a storage hole is provided in the casing, and the audio plug is slid into the storage hole , You can put the audio plug in the storage hole to improve the adaptability.

In order to make the technical problems, technical means and beneficial effects to be solved by this creation more clear, the following description of the creation will be further described in detail in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the creation, and are not used to limit the creation.

It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “fixed” or “disposed on” another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or be indirectly connected to the other element.

In the description of this creation, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", " The orientation or positional relationship indicated by "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, only for convenience This description and simplified description are described, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as a limitation of this creation.

In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for description purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this creation, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

In the description of this creation, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixed connection or detachable unless otherwise clearly specified and limited Connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection or electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary, it can be the connection between two components or the interaction between two components. For those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which they belong, they can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this creation according to specific situations.

Example one:

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 4 together, and now the hub 100 provided by this creation will be described. The hub 100 includes a housing 10 and a circuit board (not shown in the figure); the circuit board is installed in the housing 10, and the circuit board 10 supports the circuit board and protects the circuit board. A data plug 31 is installed on one side of the housing 10, and the data plug 31 extends out of the housing 10, and the data plug 31 is electrically connected to the circuit board. The data plug 31 is used to connect to the data interface on the computer to connect the circuit board to the computer The above data interface is connected to connect the hub 100 to a computer. The other side of the casing 10 is provided with a plurality of first interfaces 32, and each first interface 32 is located in the casing 10, and the other side of the casing 10 is correspondingly provided with a first opening exposing each first interface 32 ( (Not shown in the figure), each first interface 32 is electrically connected to the circuit board, and then when the data plug 31 is connected to the data interface on the computer, the first interface 32 is connected to the computer to realize the interface expansion. An audio plug 21 is also provided on one side of the casing 10, and the audio plug 21 and the data plug 31 are spaced apart, so that for some computers, such as ultra-thin notebook computers, which are provided with a data interface and an audio port on one side, the data plug can be connected 31 and the audio plug 21 are simultaneously inserted into the data interface and audio port of the computer to better fix the hub 100, so that the hub 100 is more stably supported on the computer for convenient use. The casing 10 is provided with a storage hole 11, and the audio plug 21 is slidably inserted into the storage hole 11, so that the audio plug 21 can be accommodated in the storage hole 11, so that for a computer with only one data interface on one side, the hub The audio plug 21 of 100 is received in the accommodating hole 11 for easy use and improved adaptability.

Compared with the conventional technology, the hub 100 provided by this creation is provided with a data plug 31 and an audio plug 21 on one side of the casing 10. For some computers with audio ports and data interfaces on both sides, The data plug 31 and the audio plug 21 are respectively inserted into the data interface and the audio port of the computer, so that the hub 100 can be better fixed, so that the hub 100 is stable and convenient to use; and a storage hole 11 is provided in the casing 10 to connect the audio The plug 21 is slidably inserted into the storage hole 11, and the audio plug 21 can be received in the storage hole 11 to improve the adaptability.

Further, please refer to FIG. 1 as a specific implementation of the hub 100 provided by the author. In this embodiment, the data plug 31 is a Type-C plug, so as to be adapted to the Apple macbook air. In some other embodiments, the data plug 31 is a USB plug, so as to fit on some Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

Further, please refer to FIG. 2, as a specific embodiment of the hub 100 provided by this creation, the plurality of first interfaces 32 includes a USB interface 321, a Type-C interface 322, and is used to read an SD card (English: SecureDigital, Referred to as SD) SD card interface 323 and Micro SD card interface 324 for reading Micro SD card. The type of the USB interface 321 may be USB2.0, USB3.0, USB-C, and so on.

Further, there are two USB interfaces 321 for ease of use. In some other embodiments, the USB interface 321 may also be one, three, four, and so on. Of course, in some embodiments, each of the first interfaces 32 may be a USB interface 321.

Further, please refer to FIG. 2, as a specific embodiment of the hub 100 provided by the present creation, the SD card interface 323 and the Micro SD card interface 324 are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the chassis 10 to improve integration and improve the chassis 10 Space utilization.

Further, each first interface 32 is mounted on the circuit board, so as to install and fix each first interface 32, and connect each first interface 32 to the circuit board. In some other embodiments, each first interface 32 may also be fixed in the casing 10, and then each first interface 32 is electrically connected to the circuit board by a wire.

Further, please refer to FIG. 1, as a specific embodiment of the hub 100 provided by the present creation, the casing 10 is provided with a second interface 34, the second interface 34 is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the second interface 34 is located on the machine At one end of the casing 10, one end of the casing 10 defines a second opening (not shown in the figure) exposing the second interface 34. A second interface 34 is provided in the casing 10 to enhance the expansion function of the interface and the space utilization rate, thereby integrating more interfaces in the casing 10. In this embodiment, the second interface 34 is an HDMI interface (High Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI for short), so as to be connected to a display device. In some other embodiments, the second interface 34 may also be other interfaces such as a USB interface 321.

Further, the second interface 34 is fixedly connected to the circuit board, so as to electrically connect the second interface 34 to the circuit board. In some other embodiments, the second interface 34 may also be fixed in the casing 10, and the second interface 34 is electrically connected to the circuit board by wires.

Further, please refer to FIG. 2, as a specific embodiment of the hub 100 provided by the present creation, a third interface 35 is provided in the casing 10, the third interface 35 is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the third interface 35 is located on the machine At the other end of the casing 10, the other end of the casing 10 defines a third opening (not shown in the figure) exposing the third interface 35. A third interface 35 is provided in the casing 10 to enhance the expansion function of the interface and the space utilization rate, thereby integrating more interfaces in the casing 10. In this embodiment, the third interface 35 is a Lighting interface, so as to connect with an Apple mobile phone. In some other embodiments, the second interface 34 may also be other interfaces such as a USB interface 321.

Further, the third interface 35 is fixedly connected to the circuit board, so as to electrically connect the third interface 35 to the circuit board. In some other embodiments, the third interface 35 may also be fixed in the casing 10, and the third interface 35 is electrically connected to the circuit board through a wire.

Further, please refer to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, as a specific embodiment of the hub 100 provided by the present creation, a screw 23 is connected to the rear end of the audio plug 21, and the screw 23 is parallel to the length direction of the audio plug 21 The screw 23 is provided with a nut 24, the casing 10 is provided with a sliding hole 12, the screw 23 is placed in the sliding hole 12, the radial side of the nut 24 protrudes at least one side of the casing 10, and the casing 10 is correspondingly opened There is a window 13 exposing the side of the nut 24. In use, the nut 24 can be turned, and the nut 24 pushes the screw 23 to move along the sliding hole 12, thereby driving the audio plug 21 to move in the storage hole 11 to move the audio plug 21 out of or into the storage hole 11.

Further, the two opposite sides of the nut 24 in the radial direction protrude from both sides of the casing 10 respectively, and the two sides of the casing 10 are respectively provided with windows 13. The structure is convenient for turning the nut 24. In addition, the structure can set the axial direction of the nut 24 in the middle of the thickness direction of the casing 10, which is convenient for setting, and at the same time, the casing 10 can be set thin. In some other embodiments, the nut 24 and the screw 23 may be disposed at one end in the thickness direction of the casing 10, so that the side surface of the nut 24 can only protrude from one side of the casing 10.

Further, a support base 22 is provided at the rear end of the audio plug 21, and the screw rod 23 is connected to the support base 22. A support base 22 is provided at the rear end of the audio plug 21 so that the screw 23 is connected.

Further, the screw rod 23 is arranged coaxially with the audio plug 21, and the sliding hole 12 is opened at the bottom of the receiving hole 11. The structure is easy to manufacture and process, and occupies less space in the longitudinal direction of the casing 10. In some other embodiments, the screw rod 23 may be spaced apart from the audio plug 21, and the screw rod 23 is connected to the audio plug 21 by a connecting member. Correspondingly, the sliding hole 12 is provided on the side of the receiving hole 11, and the sliding hole 12 is The storage holes 11 are in communication.

Further, a positioning ring 111 is provided at the mouth of the storage hole 11. A positioning ring 111 is provided at the mouth of the storage hole 11, and when the audio plug 21 is pushed out, the support ring 22 can be stopped by the positioning ring 111 to position the audio plug 21.

Further, please refer to FIG. 2, as a specific embodiment of the hub 100 provided by this creation, an audio connector 33 is provided in the casing 10, and a jack is provided on the casing 10 at a position corresponding to the audio connector 33 (not shown in the figure) (Marked) to extend the audio port on the computer to the hub 100 to facilitate the connection of headphones.

Further, as a specific embodiment of the hub 100 provided by the present creation, the audio connector 33 is electrically connected to the audio plug 21, and the structure is simple and the processing is convenient.

Further, as a specific embodiment of the hub 100 provided by the present creation, an audio circuit is provided on the circuit board, the data plug 31 is electrically connected to the audio circuit, and the audio connector 33 is electrically connected to the audio circuit; thus, when used, The audio connector 33 is connected to the computer via the data plug 31. Furthermore, the audio connector 33 is mounted on the circuit board so as to connect the audio connector 33 to the circuit board. In some embodiments, the audio connector 33 can also be fixed in the casing 10 and electrically connected to the circuit board by wires.

Further, the audio connector 33 is located on the other side of the casing 10, and the jack is provided on the other side of the casing 10, so as to facilitate use and improve integration. Of course, in some other embodiments, the audio connector 33 may also be provided at the end of the cabinet 10.

Example 2:

Please refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the difference between the hub 100 of this embodiment and the hub of the first embodiment is:

In this embodiment, a connecting base 25 is installed at the rear of the audio plug 21, a push block 26 is installed on the connecting base 25, a slide 14 that communicates with the storage hole 11 is opened on the casing 10, and the push block 26 extends through the slide 14机壳10。 The chassis 10. A slideway 14 is opened on the casing 10, and the named push block 26 extends out of the casing 10, and the push block 26 is connected to the connecting base 25, so that the moving push block 26 moves along the slide 14 and can drive the connecting base 25 in the storage hole 11 Medium movement, which in turn drives the audio plug 21 to move along the storage hole 11.

Further, a positioning ring 111 is provided at the mouth of the storage hole 11. A positioning ring 111 is provided at the mouth of the receiving hole 11. When the audio plug 21 is pushed out, the connecting ring 25 can be stopped by the positioning ring 111 to position the audio plug 21.

Further, a first elastic member 112 is provided on the inner wall of the storage hole 11, and the first elastic member 112 is provided at the end of the storage hole 11 near the mouth of the storage hole 11, so that when the audio plug 21 is pushed out, it is connected The base 25 moves to the mouth of the receiving hole 11, and the first elastic member 112 can elastically bear against the connecting base 25, thereby positioning the audio plug 21 in the extended position. Specifically, the first elastic member 112 may be an elastic sheet. In other embodiments, the first elastic member 112 may also be a marble.

Further, a second elastic member 113 is provided on the inner wall of the storage hole 11, and the second elastic member 113 is provided at the end of the storage hole 11 near the bottom of the storage hole 11, so that the audio plug 21 is received in the storage hole 11 At this time, the connecting base 25 moves to the bottom of the receiving hole 11, and the second elastic member 113 can elastically bear against the connecting base 25, thereby positioning the audio plug 21 in the receiving hole 11. Specifically, the second elastic member 113 may be an elastic sheet. In other embodiments, the second elastic member 113 may also be a marble.

The other structure of the hub 100 of this embodiment is the same as the other structure of the hub of the first embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of this creation and are not intended to limit this creation. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principles of this creation should be included in the protection of this creation Within range.

10: Chassis 11: Storage hole 12: Slide hole 13: Window 14: Slide 21: Audio plug 22: Support seat 23: screw 24: nut 25: connector 26: Push block 31: data plug 32: The first interface 33: Audio connector 34: Second interface 35: The third interface 100: hub 111: locating ring 112: The first elastic piece 113: second elastic 321: USB interface 322: Type-C interface 323: SD card interface 324: Micro SD card interface

In order to more clearly explain the technical means in this creative embodiment, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required in the embodiments or the description of the conventional technology. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only for the creation In some embodiments, for those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field, without paying progressive labor, other drawings may be obtained according to these drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram 1 of the hub provided in the first embodiment of the creation; FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram 2 of the hub provided in the first embodiment of the creation; Figure 3 is a front view of the structure of the hub part provided in the first embodiment of the creation, and the receiving hole and the sliding hole in the figure are cross-sectional views; Figure 4 is a front view of part of the structure of the audio plug in the hub of Figure 3 during the extension process, and the receiving hole and sliding hole in the figure are cross-sectional views; Figure 5 is a front view of the structure of the hub part provided in the second embodiment of the creation, and the receiving hole in the figure is a cross-sectional view; Fig. 6 is a front view of a part of the structure of the hub in Fig. 5 during the extension of the audio plug, and the receiving hole in the figure is a perspective view.

10: Chassis

13: Window

21: Audio plug

22: Support seat

24: nut

31: data plug

34: Second interface

100: hub

Claims (15)

A hub includes a casing and a circuit board installed in the casing, a data plug is installed on one side of the casing, the data plug is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the data plug extends out of the machine A plurality of first interfaces on the other side of the cabinet, each of the plurality of first interfaces is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the other side of the cabinet is opened correspondingly There is a first opening exposing each of the first interfaces, an audio plug is also provided on one side of the casing, the audio plug is spaced from the data plug, and a receiving hole for accommodating the audio plug is opened in the casing , The audio plug is slidably inserted into the receiving hole. The hub as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the audio plug is connected with a screw rod at the tail end, the screw rod is arranged parallel to the length direction of the audio plug, a nut is installed on the screw rod, and a sliding hole is provided in the casing, The screw is placed in the sliding hole, and the radial side of the nut protrudes at least one side of the casing, and a window exposing the side of the nut is correspondingly opened on the casing. The hub as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein two opposite sides of the nut in the radial direction protrude from both sides of the casing, and the two sides of the casing are respectively provided with the windows. The hub as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein a support seat is provided at the tail end of the audio plug, and the screw is connected to the support seat. The hub as described in item 4 of the patent application scope, wherein the mouth of the receiving hole is provided with a positioning ring. The hub as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the screw is coaxially arranged with the audio plug, and the sliding hole is opened at the bottom of the receiving hole. The hub as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein a connecting seat is installed at the tail of the audio plug, a push block is installed on the connecting seat, and a slide path communicating with the receiving hole is opened on the cabinet, the push block The casing is extended through the slide rail. The hub as described in item 7 of the patent application scope, wherein a first elastic member for elastically resisting the connecting seat to position the audio plug in the extended position is provided on the inner wall of the receiving hole. The hub as described in item 7 of the patent application scope, wherein an inner wall of the receiving hole is provided with a second elastic member for elastically resisting the connecting seat to position the audio plug in the receiving hole. The hub according to any one of items 1 to 9 of the patent application scope, wherein an audio connector is provided in the casing, and a jack is provided at a position corresponding to the audio connector on the casing. The hub as described in item 10 of the patent application scope, wherein the audio connector is electrically connected to the audio plug. The hub as described in item 10 of the patent application scope, wherein an audio circuit is provided on the circuit board, the data plug is electrically connected to the audio circuit, and the audio connector is electrically connected to the audio circuit. The hub as described in any one of patent application items 1 to 9, wherein the plurality of first interfaces include a USB interface, a Type-C interface, an SD card interface for reading an SD card, and an interface for reading Take the Micro SD card interface of the Micro SD card. The hub according to any one of items 1 to 9 of the patent application scope, wherein the casing is provided with a second interface, the second interface is located at one end of the casing, and one end of the casing is exposed A second opening of the second interface, the second interface is electrically connected to the circuit board. The hub according to any one of items 1 to 9 of the patent application scope, wherein a third interface is provided in the casing, the third interface is located at the other end of the casing, and the other end of the casing is opened There is a third opening exposing the third interface. The third interface is electrically connected to the circuit board.

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