Multifunctional data cable

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multifunctional data cable, comprising a shell, wherein a rotation groove is provided on the inner wall of one end of the shell along the circumference of the shell; a line component, wherein the line component comprises a wire, a connector, a rotating body, and a limit pin; the limit pin protrudes beyond the surface of the rotating body, and the limit pin is correspondingly accommodated in the rotation groove and is used to abut the inner walls at the opposite ends of the rotation groove; and a bracket, wherein the bracket comprises a frame body slidably sleeved on the wire, and a winding column connected to one side of the frame body; and one end of the shell away from the rotation groove is inserted into the frame body. The multifunctional data cable has a simple structure and is easy to use. The rotating body is installed in the shell, and the relative position of the bracket and the mobile device is achieved by using the limit pin to be accommodated in the rotation groove and move and abut the inner walls at the opposite ends of the rotation groove to support the mobile device; at the same time, the bracket can also perform a wire winding operation, which can meet various needs and improve practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of data cable technology, and in particular to a multifunctional data cable. Background Art

[0002] Currently, mobile devices are developing rapidly, and most mobile devices are charged using data cables.

[0003] Most data cables are straight, meaning they have two connectors at both ends. The advantage of this type of data cable is its simple structure and easy plugging and unplugging, but the disadvantages are also quite obvious. It takes up a lot of space and is inconvenient for playing games or watching videos while charging, often causing inconvenience to customers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Based on this, the present invention provides a multi-functional data cable with a simple structure, convenient use, and the ability to meet various needs, thereby improving its practicality.

[0005] To achieve the objectives of this invention, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0006] A multi-functional data cable, comprising:

[0007] The outer casing has a rotating groove formed on the inner wall of one end of the outer casing along the circumference of the outer casing;

[0008] A circuit assembly, movably mounted within the housing; the circuit assembly includes a wire, a connector connecting the wire, a rotating body covering the connection between the wire and the connector, and a limiting pin mounted on one side of the rotating body; the limiting pin protrudes beyond the surface of the rotating body, and is correspondingly accommodated within a rotating groove and abuts against the inner walls of opposite ends of the rotating groove; and

[0009] The bracket includes a frame that is slidably sleeved on the wire and a winding post connected to one side of the frame; the end of the outer shell away from the rotating groove is inserted into the frame.

[0010] The aforementioned multi-functional data cable has a simple structure and is easy to use. The rotating body is installed inside the outer shell and is accommodated in the rotating groove by a limiting pin, moving and abutting against the inner walls of the opposite ends of the rotating groove to achieve the relative position of the bracket and the mobile device, thereby supporting the mobile device. At the same time, the bracket can also perform a cable retraction operation, which can meet various needs and improve practicality.

[0011] In one embodiment, a mounting hole is provided on one side of the rotating body, and a compression spring is also installed in the mounting hole; the limiting pin is installed in the mounting hole, one end of the compression spring abuts against the inner wall of the mounting hole, and the other end of the compression spring abuts against the limiting pin.

[0012] In one embodiment, the outer shell includes a first shell and a second shell that matches the first shell; a first groove is formed on the inner wall of the first shell along the circumference of the first shell; a second groove is formed on the inner wall of the second shell along the circumference of the second shell, and the opposite ends of the second groove are connected to the opposite ends of the first groove to form a complete annular structure.

[0013] In one embodiment, a first locking position is provided on the inner wall of one end port of the first housing; a second locking position is provided on the inner wall of one end port of the second housing, the second locking position and the first locking position being located on the same circumferential direction of the housing.

[0014] In one embodiment, one end of the rotating groove is connected to the first locking position, and the other end of the rotating groove is connected to the second locking position; the limiting pin is used to lock the first locking position or the second locking position.

[0015] In one embodiment, the depth of both the first locking position and the second locking position is greater than the depth of the rotating groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, a positioning ring is provided on one side of the rotating body in a circumferential direction, and the positioning ring corresponds to the first slide groove and the second slide groove.

[0017] In one embodiment, the outer casing further includes a first plug-in portion connected to one end of the first casing and a second plug-in portion connected to one end of the second casing, the second plug-in portion matching the first plug-in portion; the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are inserted into the frame.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first housing has flanges that protrude outwards from opposite sides of its periphery; the second housing has recesses that are recessed inwards from opposite sides of its periphery, the recesses corresponding to the flanges.

[0019] In one embodiment, one side of the frame is provided with a concave surface, which is opposite to the winding post. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a multi-functional data cable according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the multi-functional data cable from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1An exploded view of the multi-functional data cable is shown below;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded view of the multi-functional data cable shown from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the outer casing of the multi-functional data cable shown;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the charging status of the multi-functional data cable.

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the support status of the multi-functional data cable;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the coiled state of the multi-functional data cable.

[0028] Attached image annotations:

[0029] 10-Outer shell, 11-First shell, 110-First slide groove, 111-First locking position, 12-Second shell, 120-Second slide groove, 121-Second locking position, 13-First insertion part, 14-Second insertion part, 15-Receiving cavity, 16-Flange, 17-Recess, 18-Rotating groove, 191-Positioning post, 192-Positioning port;

[0030] 20-Circuit assembly, 21-Wire, 22-Connector, 23-Rotating body, 230-Positioning ring, 24-Limit pin;

[0031] 30-Bracket, 31-Frame, 32-Winding post, 33-Notch, 34-Concave surface. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of the invention.

[0033] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 8 The present invention provides a preferred embodiment of a multi-functional data cable for connecting mobile devices. The multi-functional data cable includes a housing 10, a circuit assembly 20 movably installed within the housing 10, and a bracket 30 sleeved on one end of the circuit assembly 20.

[0036] The outer casing 10 includes a first casing 11, a second casing 12 that matches the first casing 11, a first plug-in portion 13 connected to one end of the first casing 11, and a second plug-in portion 14 connected to one end of the second casing 12; the second plug-in portion 14 matches the first plug-in portion 13. In this embodiment, the first casing 11 and the second casing 12, when fitted together, form a receiving cavity 15, which is used to receive the circuit assembly 20.

[0037] The first housing 11 has flanges 16 protruding outward from opposite sides of its periphery. The inner wall of the first housing 11 has a first sliding groove 110 along the circumference of the first housing 11. The inner wall of the first housing 11 at the end port away from the first insertion part 13 has a first locking position 111. In this embodiment, the first locking position 111 is approximately hemispherical.

[0038] The second housing 12 has recesses 17 recessed inward on opposite sides of its periphery, corresponding to flanges 16, to facilitate quick alignment and connection between the second housing 12 and the first housing 11. A second sliding groove 120 is formed on the inner wall of the second housing 12 along its circumference, corresponding to a first sliding groove 110. Specifically, the opposite ends of the second sliding groove 120 connect to the opposite ends of the first sliding groove 110, forming a complete annular structure. A second locking position 121 is provided on the inner wall of the end of the second housing 12 away from the second insertion part 14. The second locking position 121 and the first locking position 111 are located in the same circumferential direction as the outer shell 10. In this embodiment, the second locking position 121 is approximately hemispherical.

[0039] Furthermore, a rotating groove 18 is formed on the inner wall of the end of the outer casing 10 away from the first insertion part 13 and the second insertion part 14 along its circumference. One end of the rotating groove 18 is connected to the first locking position 111, and the other end of the rotating groove 18 is connected to the second locking position 121. The central angle range corresponding to the rotating groove 18 is 30 degrees to 150 degrees, preferably 60 degrees to 120 degrees, and most preferably 90 degrees. In this embodiment, the depth of the first locking position 111 and the depth of the second locking position 121 are both greater than the depth of the rotating groove 18.

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, positioning posts 191 are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the end of the first housing 11 near the first plug-in portion 13, and positioning ports 192 are respectively opened on the opposite sides of the end of the second housing 12 near the second plug-in portion 14. The positioning ports 192 correspond to the positioning posts 191, so as to realize the quick alignment and connection of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12.

[0041] The circuit assembly 20 is installed in the receiving cavity 15. The circuit assembly 20 includes a wire 21, a connector 22 connecting the wire 21, a rotating body 23 covering the connection between the wire 21 and the connector 22, and a limiting pin 24 installed on one side of the rotating body 23. The limiting pin 24 protrudes beyond the surface of the rotating body 23 and is correspondingly accommodated in the rotating groove 18 and moves to abut against the inner walls of the opposite ends of the rotating groove 18.

[0042] The connector 22 can be any one of Micro USB, Type-C, or Lightning. In this embodiment, the rotating body 23 is injection molded. One end of the rotating body 23 has a positioning ring 230 protruding outward along its circumference. The positioning ring 230 corresponds to the first slide groove 110 and the second slide groove 120. When the rotating body 23 is covered by the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, the positioning ring 230 is accommodated within the first slide groove 110 and the second slide groove 120. The connector 22 protrudes beyond the outer shell 10 at one end, and the wire 21 protrudes beyond the outer shell 10 at the other end.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the limiting pin 24 is movably mounted on the rotating body 23. Specifically, a mounting hole (not shown) is provided on one side of the rotating body 23, and a compression spring (not shown) is also installed in the mounting hole. The limiting pin 24 is installed in the mounting hole, such that one end of the compression spring abuts against the inner wall of the mounting hole, and the other end abuts against the limiting pin 24. Under the action of the compression spring, the limiting pin 24 protrudes beyond the surface of the rotating body 23. When the rotating body 23 rotates, the limiting pin 24 moves within the rotating groove 18 and is locked in the first locking position 111 or the second locking position 121, restricting the rotating body 23 from rotating back and forth within a certain angle range.

[0044] Understandably, in other embodiments, the limiting pin 24 can also be fixedly installed on the rotating body 23, which can restrict the rotating body 23 to rotate within a certain angle range.

[0045] The support 30 includes a frame 31 and a winding post 32 connected to one side of the frame 31. In this embodiment, the frame 31 is generally cylindrical and slidably fitted onto the wire 21. The end of the outer shell 10 away from the rotating groove 18 is inserted into the frame 31, that is, the first insertion part 13 and the second insertion part 14 are inserted into the frame 31; the end of the frame 31 away from the outer shell 10 is provided with a notch 33 for the wire 21 to pass through. In this embodiment, the winding post 32 is generally C-shaped, with one end connected to the side of the frame 31 and the other end spaced apart from the side of the frame 31. Furthermore, in order to better wind the wire 21 onto the frame 31, a concave surface 34 is also provided on one side of the frame 31, and the concave surface 34 is opposite to the winding post 32.

[0046] like Figure 6 As shown, the connector 22 can be plugged into the mobile device to charge the mobile device. When you need to play games while charging, you can also manually rotate the mobile device to rotate the connector 22 and move the cable 21 and the bracket 30 to other positions to make room for the user to hold the mobile device.

[0047] like Figure 7 As shown, when it is necessary to charge and watch videos at the same time, the frame 31 can be connected to the first plug-in part 13 and the second plug-in part 14, and the mobile device can be rotated to drive the connector 22 to rotate. The limiting pin 24 abuts against the inner wall of one end of the rotating groove 18. Specifically, in this embodiment, the limiting pin 24 is locked in the first locking position 111, supporting the frame 31 and the mobile device on the table. At this time, the frame 31, the mobile device and the table form a stable triangular structure, supporting the mobile device.

[0048] like Figure 8 As shown, when winding the multi-functional data cable of this embodiment, the cable 21 is passed through the winding post 32 and the frame 31 for limiting, which can prevent the cable 21 from easily coming loose and achieve a good storage effect.

[0049] The aforementioned multi-functional data cable has a simple structure and is easy to use. The rotating body 22 is installed inside the housing 10 and is accommodated in the rotating groove 18 by the limiting pin 24, which moves and abuts against the inner walls of the two opposite ends of the rotating groove 18 to realize the relative position of the bracket 30 and the mobile device, so as to support the mobile device. At the same time, the bracket 30 can also be used for cable retraction, which can meet various needs and improve practicality.

[0050] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0051] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multifunctional data cable, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein a rotation groove is provided on an inner wall of one end of the housing along the circumference of the housing, and a central angle range of the rotation groove is 30 degrees to 150 degrees; A circuit assembly, wherein the circuit assembly is movably installed in the housing; the circuit assembly comprises a wire, a connector connected to the wire, a rotating body wrapping the connection between the wire and the connector, and a stop pin installed on one side of the rotating body; the stop pin protrudes beyond the surface of the rotating body, and the stop pin is correspondingly accommodated in the rotating groove and is used to abut against the inner walls of the opposite ends of the rotating groove; and A bracket, the bracket comprising a frame body slidably sleeved on the wire, and a winding post connected to one side of the frame body; an end of the housing away from the rotating groove is inserted on the frame body; The housing includes a first shell and a second shell matching the first shell; a first slide groove is provided on the inner wall of the first shell along the circumference of the first shell; a second slide groove is provided on the inner wall of the second shell along the circumference of the second shell, and opposite ends of the second slide groove are correspondingly connected to opposite ends of the first slide groove to form a complete annular structure; A positioning ring is provided on one side of the rotating body protruding outwardly along the circumference of the rotating body, and the positioning ring corresponds to the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove; The housing further comprises a first plug-in portion connected to one end of the first shell, and a second plug-in portion connected to one end of the second shell, the second plug-in portion matches the first plug-in portion; the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are plugged into the frame.

2. The multifunctional data cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting hole is provided on one side of the rotating body, and a compression spring is installed in the mounting hole; the limit pin is installed in the mounting hole, one end of the compression spring abuts against the inner wall of the mounting hole, and the other end of the compression spring abuts against the limit pin.

3. The multifunctional data cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first clamping position is provided on the inner wall of one end port of the first shell; a second clamping position is provided on the inner wall of one end port of the second shell, and the second clamping position and the first clamping position are located on the same circumference of the shell.

4. The multifunctional data cable according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the rotating groove is connected to the first clamping position, and the other end of the rotating groove is connected to the second clamping position; the limiting pin is used to clamp the first clamping position or the second clamping position.

5. The multifunctional data cable according to claim 4, characterized in that: The depth of the first clamping position and the depth of the second clamping position are both greater than the depth of the rotation groove.

6. The multifunctional data cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell is provided with flanges protruding outwards at two opposite sides along the periphery of the first shell; the second shell is provided with recesses concave inwards at two opposite sides along the periphery of the second shell, and the recesses correspond to the flanges.

7. The multifunctional data cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inner concave surface is provided on one side of the frame, and the inner concave surface is opposite to the winding post.

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