TWM618843U - Adapter with magnetic connector - Google Patents

Abstract

An adapter with a magnetic connector includes a support base, including a front mounting part and a rear support part; the upper surface of the mounting part forms a platform; the platform forms a mounting groove; the support base is equipped with an external connection Connector, an interface connector, and a power connector; the interface connector is located in the mounting groove; the external connector and the interface connector are used to connect to external devices, so that external devices can pass through the external connector and the interface The connector is used for power or signal connection; the power connector is used to connect an external power source; a docking terminal connection mechanism is installed in the mounting groove on the platform of the mounting part; the docking terminal connection mechanism includes a docking connector, An external connector and a base; the external connector is electrically or signal-connected to the interface connector, the external connector is used to connect to the interface joint; the base is still installed with at least one interface end magnetic member for communication with The external mechanism forms a magnetic connection.

Description

Adapter with magnetic connector

This creation is related to the adapter device of the electronic device, especially a kind of adapter with a magnetic connector.

The adapter of electronic devices (such as mobile phones, tablet computers, laptops, PDAs) in the prior art is mainly used to transmit the signal or power of the electronic device to the outside. The adapter will be equipped with a docking terminal connection mechanism. The device end connection mechanism is configured to connect the electronic device, so that the electronic device in the form of a tablet can communicate with an external device for power or signal.

The above-mentioned interface connection mechanism and device connection mechanism are mainly general connectors, usually male and female connectors. This connection method must be equipped with a mechanical plug-in structure, but the connector with this structure is used The connection ends of the oscilloscope tend to form a bare shape, which is easy to shake when combined, and the plugging operation during each use will cause the connector to loosen or be damaged over time, which affects the transmission of power or signals, making The electronic device also cannot communicate with external devices normally.

Therefore, this case hopes to propose a new adapter with a magnetic connector to solve the above-mentioned defects in the prior art.

Therefore, the purpose of this creation is to solve the above-mentioned conventional technical problems. An adapter with a magnetic connector is equipped with a cone-shaped support base with an interface connection mechanism, one end of the interface connection mechanism is installed on the platform of the support base, and one end is used for It is connected to the protective case of the electronic device with the device end connection mechanism. The device end connection mechanism and the interface end connection mechanism are connected by magnetic mutual attraction, so the protective shell can be quickly placed on the support base during operation, and the support base can also support the protective shell. The support base is also equipped with an external connector for connecting an external input device such as a keyboard or a mouse to control the electronic device of the protective shell. The support base is also equipped with a power connector for connecting to an external power source, which can charge the electronic device of the protective shell. The external connector can also be used to connect other mobile electronic devices for charging. Therefore, this case can be used as a charging base for a protective shell or an adaptor for connecting an external input device, which is quite convenient in use.

In order to achieve the above objective, this creation proposes an adapter with a magnetic connector, which includes a support with a hollow structure, the support includes a front mounting part and a rear support part; the upper surface of the mounting part forms a platform, the The upper section of the support portion extends upward from the rear side of the platform; an installation groove is formed above the platform; an external connector, an interface connector and a power connector are arranged on the support base; the interface connector is located in the installation groove; The external connector and the interface connector are used to connect an external device, so that the external device can be connected to power or signal via the external connector and the interface connector; the power connector is used to connect an external power source to connect an external device The power is transmitted to the device connected to the interface connector; a control circuit board is installed inside the support base to connect the external connector, the interface connector and the power connector; the control circuit board is used to control the external connector and the interface The power or signal transmission of the connector and the power connector; an interface terminal connection mechanism installed in the mounting groove on the platform of the mounting part; the interface terminal connection mechanism includes an interface connector, an external connector, and a seat Body, the interface connector and the external connector are installed on the base; the The external connector is electrically connected or signal connected to the interface connector, the external connector is used to connect to the interface connector; and the interface terminal connection mechanism further includes at least one interface terminal magnetic member located on the base, the interface The terminal magnetic member is used to form a magnetic connection with an external mechanism, so that the external mechanism can be fixedly connected to the interface connector.

The following description can further understand the features and advantages of this creation. Please refer to the attached drawings when reading.

1: Electronic device in the form of a tablet

3: Connector

5: External device

6: Power cord

7: Power

10: Device side connection mechanism

11: Inside connector

62: Socket

70: Support seat

71: External connector

72: Interface connector

73: power connector

74: control circuit board

75: keyhole

12: Outer connector

13: body

20: Protective shell

21: The first perforation

30: Intermediate end connection mechanism

31: Interfacing connector

32: External connector

33: seat body

35: upper cover

36: lower cover

41: Device end magnetic member

42: Magnetic component of interface end

50: Male connector

51: protrusion

52: Connector

60: Female connector

61: Groove

80: Support

81: Slope

85: screw

90: Installation Department

91: platform

92: installation groove

93: open

94: bottom cover

95: keyhole

111: Enlarged area

201: Fastener

335: mounting hole

361: perforation

511: Piercing

701: through hole

751: lock firmware

Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the combination of the protective case and the device end connection mechanism in this case.

Figure 2 shows the separation schematic diagram of the protective case and the connection mechanism of the device end in this case.

Figure 3 shows an exploded schematic view of the components of the connecting mechanism between the support base and the device end of this case.

Figure 4 shows the top schematic view of the support base in this case.

Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the separation of the control circuit board and the locking member in this case.

Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the separation of the support base and the protective case of this case.

Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the application of this case.

Figure 8 shows a schematic view of the rear side of the protective case installed on the support base in this case.

Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of the separation of the protective case and the connection mechanism of the device end in this case.

Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of the device-side connection mechanism in this case.

Fig. 11 shows a schematic diagram of the interface connection mechanism of this case.

Fig. 12 shows a schematic diagram of the combination of the device end connection mechanism and the interface end connection mechanism of this case.

FIG. 13 shows another schematic diagram of the separation of the device end connection mechanism and the interface end connection mechanism of this case.

Figure 14 shows an exploded schematic view of the components of the interface terminal connection mechanism of this case.

With regard to the structural composition of this case, and the effects and advantages that can be produced, in conjunction with the drawings, a preferred embodiment of this case is described in detail as follows.

Please refer to Figure 1 to Figure 14, which shows the adapter with magnetic connector of this creation, including the following components:

A support seat 70 has a hollow structure, and the support seat 70 is in a cone shape that tapers from bottom to top, as shown in FIG. 1. The support base 70 includes a front mounting portion 90 and a rear support portion 80. The upper surface of the mounting portion 90 forms a platform 91, and the upper section of the supporting portion 80 extends upward from the rear side of the platform 91. A mounting groove 92 is formed on the platform 91.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, the support base 70 is provided with an external connector 71, an intermediate connector 72 and a power connector 73. The external connector 71 is located on the front side of the support base 70, and the power connector 73 is located on the right side of the support base 70. The connecting joint 72 is located in the mounting groove 92. The external connector 71 and the interface connector 72 are used to connect an external device (such as an electronic device, a keyboard or a mouse), so that the external device can be connected with power or signal via the external connector 71 and the interface connector 72. The power connector 73 is used to connect the power cord 6 to an external power source 7 to receive external power and transmit it to the device connected to the interface connector 72. Preferably, the external connector 71, the interface connector 72 and the power connector 73 are USBType-C connectors.

A control circuit board 74 is installed inside the support base 70 to connect the external connector 71, the interface connector 72 and the power connector 73. The control circuit board 74 is used to control the power or signal transmission of the external connector 71, the interface connector 72 and the power connector 73.

The support base 70 has through holes 701 formed at the external connector 71, the intermediate connector 72, and the power connector 73, so that the external connector 71, the intermediate connector 72, and the power connector 73 pass through the corresponding through holes 701. The place is exposed.

An opening 93 is formed at the bottom of the support seat 70, and the opening 93 of the support seat 70 is closed by a bottom cover 94.

An interface connection mechanism 30 is installed in the installation groove 92 on the platform 91 of the installation portion 90. As shown in Figures 11 and 13, the interface terminal connection mechanism 30 includes an interface connector 31, an external connector 32, and a base 33. The interface connector 31 and the external connector 32 are mounted on the base. 33 on. The external connector 32 is electrically or signal connected to the interface connector 31, and the external connector 32 is used to connect to the interface connector 72. Preferably, the external connector 32 is a USB Type-C connector.

The interface terminal connecting mechanism 30 further includes at least one interface terminal magnetic member 42 located on the base 33, and the interface terminal magnetic member 42 is used to form a magnetic connection with an external mechanism, so that the external mechanism can be fixedly connected to The interface connector 31.

A device-side connecting mechanism 10 is mounted on a protective case 20, and the protective case 20 is used for accommodating an electronic device 1 in the form of a flat panel. The electronic device 1 is selected from a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop, and a PDA. As shown in FIG. 6, the device connection mechanism 10 is used to connect the electronic device 1 and the interface connection mechanism 30. As shown in FIGS. 9 to 10, the device end connection mechanism 10 includes an inner connector 11, an outer connector 12 and a main body 13. The inner connector 11 is electrically connected or signal connected to the outer connector 12. The inner connector 11 and the outer connector 12 are installed on the body 13, the inner connector 11 is located inside the protective shell 20, and the outer connector 12 is located outside the protective shell 20. The inner connector 11 is used to interface with the original connector 3 of the electronic device 1, and the outer connector 12 is used to electrically or signally connect the interface connector 31 of the interface terminal connection mechanism 30, so that the electronic device The power or signal of 1 is transmitted to the support base 70 through the device end connection mechanism 10 and the interface end connection mechanism 30.

The device-side connecting mechanism 10 further includes at least one device-side magnetic member 41 located on the body 13 Above, the device end magnetic member 41 is used to form a magnetic connection with the interface end magnetic member 42 of the interface end connection mechanism 30. The device-end connecting mechanism 10 and the interface-end connecting mechanism 30 are configured to correspond to the device-end magnetic member 41 and the interface-end magnetic member 42 at corresponding positions, so that the device-end magnetic member 41 is connected to the interface The end magnetic members 42 can attract each other.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, the at least one device-end magnetic member 41 of the device-end connection mechanism 10 is two device-end magnetic members 41 located on the left and right sides of the main body 13. The at least one connecting end magnetic member 42 of the connecting end connecting mechanism 30 has two connecting end magnetic members 42 located on the left and right sides of the base 33.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, when the device end connecting mechanism 10 of the protective case is connected to the interface end connecting mechanism 30, the platform 91 of the mounting portion 90 of the support base 70 and the support portion 80 are used for supporting The protective shell 20 allows the protective shell to stand on the support base 70. An inclined surface 81 may be formed on the front side of the supporting portion 80 so that the protective case 20 can be placed in an inclined manner.

When in use, the external connector 71 of the support base 70 can be used to connect to various external devices 5. The external device 5 can be an input device (such as a keyboard or a mouse), and the user can apply these external devices 5 to the protective shell 20. The internal electronic device 1 performs related operation control. Or the external device 5 can also be various mobile electronic devices (not shown in the figure) to charge the mobile electronic device. The power connector 73 can input external power to the electronic device 1 of the protective case 20.

As shown in FIG. 9, the device end connecting mechanism 10 is installed in a first perforation 21 of the protective shell 20, wherein movable fasteners 201 are installed on both sides of the first perforation 21 of the protective shell 20 for buckling. The device end is connected to the body 13 of the mechanism 10. Preferably, the inner connector 11 is a USB Type-C connector. An enlarged portion 111 is formed on the outer periphery of the inner connector 11.

At least one of the device end magnetic member 41 and the interface end magnetic member 42 is a magnet. Preferably, the device end magnetic member 41 is made of ferromagnetic material (for example, iron sheet), and the interface end is magnetic The member 42 is a magnet.

In this case, the types of the outer connector 12 of the device-side connecting mechanism 10 and the interface connector 31 of the interface-side connecting mechanism 30 can be configured as needed, so that one of them is a male connector 50 and the other is For the female connector 60. 11 and FIG. 13 show that the outer connector 12 includes a socket 62 and a connecting groove 61. The socket 62 is located in the connecting groove 61 to form a female connector 60 as a whole. The interface connector 31 includes a joint 52 and a protruding portion 51. The protruding portion 51 surrounds the outer side of the joint 52 to form a male connector 50 as a whole. The shape of the protrusion 51 is adapted to the connecting groove 61. When combined, the protrusion 51 is inserted into the connecting groove 61 so that the socket 62 is connected to the connector 52, and the socket 62 is used for electrical connection or signal connection with the connector 52. Therefore, the user can easily insert the device-side connecting mechanism 10 into the interface-side connecting mechanism 30, which is quite simple in operation.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the base 33 of the interface connecting mechanism 30 can form a plurality of mounting holes 335 for assembling to the mounting groove 92, and the mounting hole 335 is locked with a screw 85 when assembled. , The screw 85 is locked to the corresponding locking hole 95 in the mounting groove 92 of the mounting portion 90. The control circuit board 74 is also equipped with a plurality of lock holes 75, the positions of which correspond to the lock holes 95 of the mounting groove 92, a lock piece 751 is connected below each lock hole 75 of the control circuit board 74, and each screw 85 penetrates The lock hole 75 of the control circuit board 74 is locked into the lock piece 751. The base 33 of the interfacing terminal connecting mechanism 30 includes an upper cover 35 and a lower cover 36 that are connected to each other. The protruding portion 51 of the interfacing connector 31 is located on one side of the upper cover 35 and a through hole 511 is formed in the center thereof. The joint 52 is threaded out. One end of the external connector 32 passes through a through hole 361 of the lower cover 36. The connecting end magnetic member 42 of the connecting end connecting mechanism 30 is located inside the upper cover 35 and the lower cover 36.

The advantage of this case is that a cone-shaped support base is equipped with an interface connection mechanism, one end of the interface connection mechanism is installed on the platform of the support base, and one end is used to connect to the tool. A protective case for electronic devices with a device-side connection mechanism. The device end connection mechanism and the interface end connection mechanism are connected by magnetic mutual attraction, so the protective shell can be quickly placed on the support base during operation, and the support base can also support the protective shell. The support base is also equipped with an external connector for connecting an external input device such as a keyboard or a mouse to control the electronic device of the protective shell. The support base is also equipped with a power connector for connecting to an external power source, which can charge the electronic device of the protective shell. The external connector can also be used to connect other mobile electronic devices for charging. Therefore, this case can be used as a charging base for a protective shell or an adaptor for connecting an external input device, which is quite convenient in use.

In summary, the humanized and considerate design of this case is quite in line with actual needs. Compared with the conventional technology, the specific improvement of the existing defects is obviously a breakthrough advantage, and it does have an increase in efficacy, and it is not easy to achieve. This case has not been disclosed or disclosed in domestic and foreign documents and markets, and it has complied with the provisions of the Patent Law.

The above detailed description is a specific description of a feasible embodiment of this creation. However, this embodiment is not used to limit the scope of patent of this creation. Any equivalent implementation or modification that does not deviate from the spirit of this creation technique should be included in In the scope of the patent in this case.

30: Intermediate end connection mechanism

31: Interfacing connector

70: Support seat

71: External connector

73: power connector

80: Support

81: Slope

90: Installation Department

91: platform

701: through hole

Claims (12)

An adapter with a magnetic connector, including: A support base has a hollow structure, the support base includes a front mounting part and a rear support part; the upper surface of the mounting part forms a platform, and the upper section of the support part extends upward from the back of the platform; a mounting recess is formed above the platform groove; The support base is equipped with an external connector, an intermediate connector and a power connector; the intermediate connector is located in the mounting groove; the external connector and the intermediate connector are used to connect external devices so that the external devices can pass through The external connector and the interface connector are used for power or signal connection; the power connector is used to connect an external power source to receive external power and transmit it to the device connected to the interface connector; a control circuit is installed inside the support base The board is connected to the external connector, the interface connector, and the power connector; the control circuit board is used to control the power or signal transmission of the external connector, the interface connector, and the power connector; An interface connection mechanism installed in the mounting groove on the platform of the mounting part; the interface connection mechanism includes an interface connector, an external connector and a base, the interface connector and the external connection The external connector is installed on the base; the external connector is electrically or signal connected to the interface connector, and the external connector is used to connect to the interface connector; and The interface connection mechanism further includes at least one interface end magnetic member located on the base, and the interface end magnetic member is used to form a magnetic connection with an external mechanism, so that the external mechanism can be fixedly connected to the interface connection Device. The adapter with a magnetic connector as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a device end connection mechanism mounted on a protective case for accommodating an electronic device in the form of a tablet; the device end The connecting mechanism is used to connect the electronic device and the interface terminal connecting mechanism; the device The end connection mechanism includes an inner connector, an outer connector, and a body; the inner connector is electrically connected or signal connected to the outer connector; the inner connector and the outer connector are installed on the body; the inner connector is used for To interface with the original connector of the electronic device, the outer connector is used for electrical or signal connection with the interface connector of the interface terminal connection mechanism, so that the power or signal of the electronic device passes through the device terminal connection mechanism and the interface connector. The interface terminal connecting mechanism is transmitted to the support base; The device end connection mechanism further includes at least one device end magnetic member located on the body, the device end magnetic member is used to form a magnetic connection with the interface end magnetic member of the interface end connection mechanism; the device end connection mechanism and The interface end connecting mechanism is configured with the corresponding device end magnetic member and the interface end magnetic member at corresponding positions, so that the device end magnetic member and the interface end magnetic member can be attracted to each other. The adaptor with a magnetic connector as described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein when the device end connecting mechanism of the protective shell is connected to the interface end connecting mechanism, the platform of the mounting portion of the support base and the The supporting part is used to support the protective shell so that the protective shell stands on the supporting seat. As described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the adapter with a magnetic connector, wherein the front side of the support portion is formed with an inclined surface, so that the protective shell can be placed in an inclined position. As described in the second item of the scope of patent application, the adapter with a magnetic connector, wherein the external connector of the support is used to connect to various input devices, so that the user can use these input devices to control the electronics in the protective case. The device performs related operation control; the power connector is used to input external power to the electronic device of the protective case for charging; the external connector of the support base is also used to connect to other mobile electronic devices to The mobile electronic device is charged. The adaptor with a magnetic connector as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the bottom of the support is formed with an opening, and the opening of the support is closed by a bottom cover; the support is outside the A through hole is formed at the connection connector, the interface connector, and the power connector, so that the external connector, the interface connector, and the power connector are exposed from the corresponding through holes. As described in the first item of the scope of patent application, the adapter with a magnetic connector, wherein the base body of the interface terminal connection mechanism is formed with a plurality of mounting holes for assembling to the mounting groove. According to the second item of the scope of patent application, the adapter with a magnetic connector, wherein at least one of the device end magnetic member and the interface end magnetic member is a magnet. According to the second item of the scope of patent application, the adapter with a magnetic connector, wherein the magnetic member at the device end is made of ferromagnetic material, and the magnetic member at the interface end is a magnet. According to the second item of the scope of patent application, the at least one device-end magnetic member of the device-end connection mechanism has two device-end magnetic members located on the left and right sides of the main body. The at least one connecting end magnetic member of the connecting end connecting mechanism has two connecting end magnetic members located on the left and right sides of the base body. The adapter with a magnetic connector as described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the outer connector includes a socket and a connecting groove, and the socket is in the connecting groove to form a female connector as a whole; the The interfacing connector includes a joint and a protruding part, the protruding part surrounds the outside of the joint to form a male connector as a whole; the shape of the protruding part is adapted to the connecting groove; when combined, the protruding part is embedded in the The groove is connected so that the socket of the outer connector is butted to the joint of the interfacing connector. The adapter with a magnetic connector as described in item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the base body of the interface terminal connection mechanism includes an upper cover and a lower cover that are connected to each other, and the protruding part of the interface connector is in the One side of the upper cover has a hole formed in the center thereof for the connector to pass through; one end of the external connector passes through a hole of the lower cover; the interface end magnetic member of the interface end connection mechanism It is located inside the upper cover and the lower cover.

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