WO2020113543A1

WO2020113543A1 - Adapter having support function

Info

Publication number: WO2020113543A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/119704
Authority: WO
Inventors: 廖卓文
Original assignee: 广东高普达集团股份有限公司
Priority date: 2018-12-07
Filing date: 2018-12-07
Publication date: 2020-06-11
Also published as: EP3691053A4; CN210468323U; TWM584048U; HK1255797A2; JP3235489U; EP3691053B1; EP3691053A1

Abstract

Provided is an adapter having support function, comprising a base (1), a cover (2), a control board, an adapter joint (4) electrically connected to the control board and a plurality of adapter interfaces electrically connected to the control board respectively, wherein the cover (2) is provided with a bowl-shaped groove (21), and the base (1) is provided with a plurality of non-slip rubber pads (11).

Description

Adapter with support function

Technical field

This solution is applicable to the technical field of electronic equipment, and more specifically, relates to an adapter with a supporting function.

Background technique

An adapter is an interface conversion device. It can be an independent hardware interface device that allows a hardware or electronic interface to be connected to other hardware or electronic interfaces to achieve signal switching between electronic devices. With Apple’s latest Mac Mini is popular all over the world, and the adaptor for this Mac Mini electronic product is also born.

technical problem

However, the current adapter has the following shortcomings: The adapter has a small structural size and is externally connected to the Mac Mini, which cannot effectively support the Mac Mini. Therefore, the Mac Mini is generally placed on a flat surface, and the liquid on the flat surface Will flow into the Mac Mini Mini has a serious impact; and the bottom of Mac Mini has a round protrusion, Mac The stability of the Mini placed on a horizontal surface is poor.

Technical solution

The purpose of this solution is to provide an adapter with a supporting function to solve the problem that the existing adapter in the prior art cannot support electronic devices, especially for Mac Mini support problem.

To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted in this solution is to provide an adapter with a supporting function, including a base, an upper cover provided on the base and used to cover the base, and provided in the base Control board, adapters electrically connected to the control board, and a plurality of adapters electrically connected to the control board, respectively, and the upper cover is convexly provided with a recess for supporting electronic equipment toward the bottom surface of the base A groove, the groove is in the shape of a bowl, and a plurality of non-slip rubber pads are evenly spaced on the side of the base facing away from the upper cover.

Further, a plurality of threaded holes are provided on the side wall of the groove at equal intervals, mounting holes are provided on the base corresponding to the positions of the threaded holes, and the adapter with a supporting function further includes The upper cover is mounted on a plurality of screws on the base, and each of the screws passes through the corresponding mounting hole and is screw-connected with the corresponding threaded hole.

Further, the adapter with a supporting function further includes a memory provided in the base, and the memory is electrically connected to the control board.

Further, an opening is provided on the base corresponding to the position of the memory, and a card board detachably connected to the base is provided in the opening.

Further, the adapter with a supporting function further includes a conductor for electrically connecting the control board and the adapter, and a through hole for the conductor to pass through is formed on the base, the One end of the conductor extends into the base and is connected to the control board, and the other end of the conductor passes through the through hole and is connected to the adapter.

Further, the base is provided with a clamping slot for accommodating the adapter.

Further, a magnetic strip is provided on the card slot, and a magnetic conducting piece magnetically connected to the magnetic strip is correspondingly provided on the adapter.

Further, the conversion interface includes a first port electrically connected to the control board, and a corresponding first terminal hole for supporting the first port is provided on the base.

Further, the conversion interface further includes a second port electrically connected to the control board, and a second terminal hole for supporting the second port is correspondingly provided on the base.

Further, the conversion interface further includes a third port electrically connected to the control board, and a third terminal hole for supporting the third port is correspondingly provided on the base.

Beneficial effect

In this solution, by providing a groove on the upper cover, the groove can effectively support the electronic device, especially for the Mac Mini, the bottom of the Mac Mini has a round protrusion, and the groove is set in the shape of a bowl, It can form a good fit with the round protrusion, so that the Mac The Mini is stably supported; and there are a number of anti-skid rubber pads on the base, which on the one hand play the role of anti-skid; on the other hand, the base and the plane can be spaced apart to prevent the liquid on the plane from flowing into the adapter or electronic equipment, thereby Improve the safety and reliability of adapters or electronic equipment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In order to more clearly explain the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present solution, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only for the present solution In some embodiments, for those of ordinary skill in the art, without paying creative labor, other drawings may be obtained based on these drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an adapter with a supporting function provided by an embodiment of the solution after being expanded;

2 is a front view of an adapter with a supporting function provided by an embodiment of the solution after being folded;

FIG. 3 is a side view 1 of an adapter with a supporting function provided by an embodiment of the solution after being folded;

FIG. 4 is a side view 2 of an adapter with a supporting function provided by an embodiment of the solution after being folded;

5 is a rear view of an adapter with a supporting function provided by an embodiment of the solution after being folded;

FIG. 6 is a partial structural diagram of an adapter with a supporting function provided by an embodiment of the solution.

Among them, the reference signs in the figure:

1- base; 10- mounting hole; 11- anti-slip rubber pad; 12- card board; 13- card slot; 14- first fillet;

2-top cover; 21-groove; 210-threaded hole; 22-second rounded corner;

31- first port; 32- second port; 33- third port; 34- fourth port; 35- fifth port; 36- sixth port; 37- indicator light;

4-adapter; 5-conductor; 6-screw.

Embodiments of the invention

In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by the solution clearer, the solution will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the solution, and are not used to limit the solution.

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

In the description of this solution, 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 solution is described and simplified, 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 solution.

In the description of this solution, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, unless otherwise specified and limited, for example, it can be fixed or detachable Connected, or integrally connected; either mechanically or electrically; directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediary, or internally connected between two elements or the interaction between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this solution can be understood according to specific situations.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 together to describe the adapter with support function provided by the embodiment of the present solution. The adaptor includes a base 1 and an upper cover 2 provided on the base 1 and used to cover the base 1. An accommodating cavity is formed between the base 1 and the upper cover 2, and the adaptor further includes an accommodating cavity The control board in the room (not shown in the drawings), the adapter 4 electrically connected to the control board, and several transfer interfaces respectively connected to the control board wires; the middle of the upper cover 2 protrudes toward the bottom surface of the base 1 The groove 21 is in the shape of a bowl and cup, and a plurality of non-slip rubber pads 11 are evenly spaced on the side of the base 1 facing away from the upper cover 2.

Optionally, the base 1 has a square structure, the base 1 has four first rounded corners 14, the upper end of the base 1 is an opening, the upper cover 2 can cooperate with the base 1 to cover the opening, and the upper cover 2 has a corresponding first The rounded corner 14 matches the second rounded corner 22. This structure, the configuration of the adapter is adapted to the electronic equipment, especially to the Mac The size of the Mini is suitable. After the adapter supports the Mac Mini, it is beautiful and generous; the adapter is set with rounded corners to prevent the right angle from scratching the user due to sharpness and improve the safety of use.

Optionally, the non-slip rubber pad 11 is provided at a position corresponding to each first rounded corner 14 to smoothly support the adapter. In other embodiments, the number and position of the non-slip rubber pads 11 can be adjusted according to actual needs, which is not limited herein.

Compared with the prior art, the adapter provided with a supporting function provided by this solution is provided with a groove 21 on the upper cover 2, which can effectively support electronic devices, especially for Mac For the Mini, the bottom of the Mac Mini has a round protrusion, and the groove 21 is provided in the shape of a bowl, which can form a good fit with the round protrusion, so that the Mac Mini can be smoothly supported; and the base 1 is provided with A number of anti-slip rubber pads 11, on the one hand, play an anti-slip effect; on the other hand, the base 1 and the plane can be spaced apart to prevent liquid on the plane from flowing into the adapter or electronic equipment, thereby improving the adapter or electronic equipment Safety and reliability.

Further, please refer to FIG. 1, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 together, as a specific embodiment of the adapter with a supporting function provided by the embodiment of the present solution, a number of threads are provided on the side wall of the groove 21 at equal intervals Hole 210, a mounting hole 10 is opened on the base 1 corresponding to each threaded hole 210, the adapter further includes a plurality of screws 6 for mounting the upper cover 2 on the base 1, each screw 6 passes through the corresponding mounting hole 10 and Threaded with the corresponding threaded hole 210. With this structure, the upper cover 2 and the base 1 are connected and fixed by screws 6, thereby facilitating quick disassembly and assembly of the upper cover 2 and the base 1 and facilitating maintenance of the adapter. Furthermore, available on Mac The circular protrusions of the Mini are correspondingly provided with 6 holes of screws. The screws 6 can pass through the corresponding mounting holes 10 and the corresponding threaded holes 210, and cooperate with the corresponding screws 6 holes of the screw 6 to fix, so as to effectively fix the Mac Mini. Mac Mini and adapter are integrated into one body, easy to carry.

Optionally, a plurality of buckles are provided on the periphery of the upper cover 2, and a snap-fitting portion that cooperates with the corresponding snap-fit on the base 1 is provided, and the upper cover 2 and the base 1 can be clipped. In other embodiments, the upper cover 2 may also be connected to the base 1 by other means, such as bonding, welding, etc., which is not limited herein.

Further, please refer to FIG. 5 together, as a specific implementation of the adapter with a support function provided by the embodiment of the solution, the adapter further includes a memory provided in the base 1 (not shown in the drawings) , The memory is electrically connected to the control board. Specifically, the memory may be a solid state disk (Solid State Disk, abbreviated as SSD), and the memory is plugged into the control board. This structure can increase the storage function of the adapter by providing a memory. The adapter not only has a signal switching function, but also has a storage function similar to a U disk and other devices, thereby improving the use function of the adapter.

Further, please refer to FIG. 5 together. As a specific implementation of the adapter with support function provided by the embodiment of the present solution, an opening (not shown in the figure) is provided on the base 1 at a position corresponding to the memory A card board 12 detachably connected to the base 1 is provided in the hole. In this structure, the card board 12 and the base 1 can be fastened and disassembled by the card board 12, and the position of the card board 12 corresponds to the memory. After the card board 12 is removed, the memory can be easily removed.

Further, please refer to FIG. 1 together, as a specific implementation of an adapter with a support function provided by an embodiment of the present solution, the adapter further includes a connector for electrically connecting the control board and the adapter 4 Conductor 5, the base 1 is provided with a through hole (not shown) for the conductor 5 to pass through, one end of the conductor 5 extends into the base 1 and is connected to the control board, the other end of the conductor 5 passes through the through hole and is connected to the adapter 4 Connected. Specifically, the conductor 5 may be a wire, which is not limited herein. In this structure, the adapter 4 is electrically connected to external electronic equipment through the conductor 5. Since the conductor 5 has a certain bending performance, the connection between the adapter 4 and the interface of the electronic equipment at different positions can be realized without connecting the electronic equipment The interface of is adjusted to correspond to the adapter 4, which improves the connection speed of the adapter 4 and the electronic device. In other embodiments, the adapter 4 can also be electrically connected to the control board in other ways, which is not limited herein.

Optionally, the conductor 5 and the adapter 4 are detachably connected, such as snap connection, magnetic connection, etc., which is not limited herein.

Preferably, the adapter 4 is formed by combining two Type-C connectors. In other embodiments, the type of the adaptor 4 can also be adjusted according to actual needs, such as a USB adaptor, an Apple adaptor, a Micro-USB adaptor, etc. The adaptor 4 can be of various types adapted to electronic devices, Therefore, connection with different types of interfaces is realized, and the wide use of the adapter is improved, which is not limited here.

Further, please refer to FIG. 5 together. As a specific implementation of the adapter with a support function provided by the embodiment of the present solution, the base 1 is provided with a slot 13 for receiving the adapter 4. In this structure, after the conductor 5 is bent, the adapter 4 can be placed in the clamping slot 13 to further improve the structural stability of the adapter after being folded.

Further, as a specific implementation of the adapter with a support function provided by the embodiment of the present solution, a magnetic stripe (not shown in the drawings) is provided on the card slot 13, and a magnetic stripe is correspondingly provided on the adapter 4 Magnetically connected magnetic permeable sheets. With this structure, the adapter 4 and the slot 13 can be magnetically connected, so that the adapter 4 can be stably disposed in the slot 13. In other embodiments, the adapter 4 can also be stably disposed in the slot 13 in other ways, which is not limited herein.

Further, please refer to FIG. 3 together, as a specific implementation of an adapter with a support function provided by an embodiment of the solution, the transfer interface includes a first port 31 electrically connected to the control board, and the base 1 corresponds to A first terminal hole (not shown) for supporting the first port 31 is provided. Specifically, the first terminal hole and the through hole are located on the same side of the base 1, and the first port 31 is directly provided on the control board. Preferably, the first port 31 is a Type-C interface, which is not limited herein. In this structure, one end of the first port 31 is provided on the control board, and the other end extends into the first terminal hole. The first port 31 is firmly installed; the first port 31 can be connected to external electronic equipment through the first terminal hole. connection.

Further, please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 together, as a specific implementation of the adapter with support function provided by the embodiment of the solution, the conversion interface further includes a second port 32 electrically connected to the control board, The base 1 is correspondingly provided with a second terminal hole (not shown) for supporting the second port 32. Specifically, the second port 32 is directly provided on the control board. Preferably, the second port 32 is an SD card (Secure Digital Card) interface, which is used for SD card insertion, not limited here. In this structure, one end of the second port 32 is provided on the control board, and the other end extends into the second terminal hole. The installation of the second port 32 is stable; the second port 32 can be connected to external electronic equipment through the second terminal hole connection.

Further, please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 together, as a specific implementation of the adapter with support function provided by the embodiment of the solution, the transfer interface further includes a third port 33 electrically connected to the control board, The base 1 is correspondingly provided with a third terminal hole (not shown) for supporting the third port 33. Specifically, the third terminal hole and the second terminal hole are located on the same side of the base 1, and the third port 33 is directly provided on the control board. Preferably, the third port 33 is a TF card (T-Flash Card, micro SD card) interface for inserting the TF card, which is not limited herein. In this structure, one end of the third port 33 is provided on the control board, and the other end extends into the third terminal hole. The installation of the third port 33 is stable; the third port 33 can be connected to external electronic equipment through the third terminal hole. connection.

Optionally, the transfer interface further includes a fourth port 34 electrically connected to the control board, and a corresponding fourth terminal hole (not shown) is provided on the base 1 for supporting the fourth port 34. Specifically, the fourth terminal hole and the second terminal hole are located on the same side of the base 1, and the fourth port 34 is directly provided on the control board. Preferably, the fourth port 34 is a headphone interface for connecting to a headphone, which is not limited here. In this structure, one end of the fourth port 34 is provided on the control board, and the other end extends into the fourth terminal hole, the installation of the fourth port 34 is stable; the fourth port 34 can be connected to external electronic equipment through the fourth terminal hole connection.

Optionally, the transfer interface further includes a fifth port 35 electrically connected to the control board, and the base 1 is correspondingly provided with a fifth terminal hole (not shown) for supporting the fifth port 35. Specifically, the fifth terminal hole and the second terminal hole are located on the same side of the base 1, and the fifth port 35 is directly provided on the control board. Preferably, the fifth port 35 is a USB3.0 interface, which is not limited herein. In this structure, one end of the fifth port 35 is provided on the control board, and the other end extends into the fifth terminal hole. The installation of the fifth port 35 is stable; the fifth port 35 can be connected to external electronic equipment through the fifth terminal hole. connection.

Optionally, the transfer interface further includes a sixth port 36 that is electrically connected to the control board, and the base 1 is correspondingly provided with a sixth terminal hole (not shown) for supporting the sixth port 36. Specifically, the sixth terminal hole and the second terminal hole are located on the same side of the base 1, and the sixth port 36 is directly provided on the control board. Preferably, the sixth port 36 is a Type-C interface, which is not limited herein. In this structure, one end of the sixth port 36 is provided on the control board, and the other end extends into the sixth terminal hole, the installation of the sixth port 36 is stable; the sixth port 36 can be connected to external electronic equipment through the sixth terminal hole connection.

Optionally, the base 1 is further provided with a lamp hole (not shown in the figure), and the lamp hole and the second terminal hole are located on the same side of the base 1. An indicator light 37 is provided in the lamp hole, and the indicator light 37 is electrically connected to the control board, and is used to display the working state of the adapter. When the indicator light 37 is on, it indicates that the adapter is working normally; when the indicator light 37 is not on, it indicates that the adapter is not working.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of this solution and is not intended to limit this solution. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of this solution should be included in the protection of this solution Within range.

Claims

An adapter with a supporting function is characterized by comprising a base, an upper cover provided on the base and used to cover the base, a control board provided in the base, and electrically connected to the control board Adapter and a number of adapters that are electrically connected to the control board, respectively, and the upper cover is protrudingly provided with a groove for supporting electronic equipment in the direction of the bottom surface of the base, and the groove is in the shape of a bowl and cup. A plurality of non-slip rubber pads are evenly spaced on the side of the base facing away from the upper cover.
The adapter with a supporting function according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of threaded holes are provided at equal intervals on the side wall of the groove, and installation is provided on the base corresponding to each of the threaded holes Hole, the adapter with supporting function further includes a plurality of screws for mounting the upper cover on the base, each screw passes through the corresponding mounting hole and is screwed with the corresponding threaded hole .
The adapter with a support function according to claim 1, wherein the adapter with a support function further includes a memory provided in the base, and the memory is electrically connected to the control board .
The adapter with a supporting function according to claim 3, wherein an opening is provided on the base corresponding to the position of the memory, and the opening is provided with a detachably connected to the base Card board.
The adapter with a support function according to claim 1, wherein the adapter with a support function further includes a conductor for electrically connecting the control board and the adapter, The base is provided with a through hole for the conductor to pass through, one end of the conductor extends into the base and is connected to the control board, and the other end of the conductor passes through the through hole and communicates with the The connector is connected.
The adapter with a supporting function according to claim 5, wherein the base is provided with a slot for receiving the adapter.
The adapter with support function according to claim 6, wherein a magnetic strip is provided on the card slot, and a magnetic conducting piece magnetically connected to the magnetic strip is correspondingly provided on the adapter.
The adapter with a supporting function according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the adapter includes a first port electrically connected to the control board, and the base is provided with a corresponding The first terminal hole supporting the first port.
The adapter with a support function according to claim 8, wherein the adapter further comprises a second port electrically connected to the control board, and the base is correspondingly provided with a support for supporting the first The second terminal hole of the two ports.
The adapter with a support function according to claim 9, wherein the adapter further includes a third port electrically connected to the control board, and the base is correspondingly provided with a support for supporting the The third terminal hole of the three ports.