A connection device and storage device for preventing misplug of USB

Abstract

The application relates to a connection device and a storage device for preventing wrong insertion of a USB, which comprises a storage assembly and a conversion assembly, the storage assembly and the conversion assembly are detachably connected, the conversion assembly is connected with a first plug reserved by a computer, the storage assembly is connected with the conversion assembly, the conversion assembly comprises a conversion piece, the conversion piece is provided with a first socket and a second socket, the first socket is connected with the storage assembly, and the second socket is connected with the first plug reserved by the computer, so that an unauthorized person cannot insert an external USB interface device into the socket reserved by the computer, that is, the USB interface device cannot be connected with the computer, and the safety of the computer is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of storage devices, and more particularly to a connection device and storage device for preventing incorrect USB insertion. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of information technology, people's work has become increasingly convenient. However, ensuring the security of classified computers or important data stored on them has become a pressing issue. The most common solution is to authorize access to important or classified computers and prohibit unauthorized connections. Therefore, a USB key for authentication has been designed to prevent unauthorized access to important or classified computers. Only one USB port on the computer is reserved for the USB key; other USB ports are removed or blocked. Authorized users must insert the specific USB key into the designated port and enter the correct PIN code to use the computer.

[0003] However, the USB password key for ordinary authentication is structurally the same as a regular USB interface device, and the computer's reserved slot can also be connected to a regular USB interface device. Therefore, this method cannot prevent unauthorized personnel from inserting external USB interface devices into the computer's reserved slot and connecting them to the computer. Even if the external USB interface device triggers the computer's alarm system after being inserted into the computer, an irreversible physical connection has already been established, posing a huge security risk to the information data on the computer. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a connection device and storage device to prevent incorrect USB insertion, thereby solving the problem of being unable to prevent unauthorized personnel from inserting external USB interface devices into the computer's reserved ports and connecting them to the computer.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a connection device for preventing incorrect USB insertion, comprising: a storage component and an adapter component, wherein the storage component and the adapter component are detachably connected, and the adapter component is connected to a first plug pre-installed on a computer;

[0006] The storage component includes a storage element, which is connected to the adapter component;

[0007] The adapter assembly includes an adapter with a first socket and a second socket. The first socket is connected to the storage device, and the second socket is connected to a first plug reserved in the computer.

[0008] Optionally, the adapter assembly further includes an adapter housing, the adapter is disposed inside the adapter housing, the adapter housing is provided with a spring contact unit, and the storage assembly is provided with a connection hole. When the spring contact unit engages with the connection hole, a passage is formed between the storage assembly, the adapter housing, and the adapter.

[0009] Optionally, the storage component further includes a housing, the storage element is disposed within the housing, the housing has the connection hole, and the spring unit cooperates with the connection hole.

[0010] Optionally, the spring unit corresponds to the first socket, and there is a gap between the outer wall of the storage component and the inner wall of the receiving shell, through which the spring unit passes and engages with the connecting hole.

[0011] Optionally, the storage device is provided with a working light, and the housing is provided with a light-transmitting hole, the working light cooperating with the light-transmitting hole.

[0012] Optionally, the receiving housing has a protruding lug, the lug has a connecting hole, and the adapter housing has a groove, the lug engaging with the groove.

[0013] Optionally, it also includes an anti-tampering component, which is sleeved on the storage component and connected to the receiving shell, so that the storage component and the receiving shell are not separated.

[0014] Optionally, the anti-tamper component is provided with an anti-tamper buckle, and the receiving shell is provided with a fixing hole, with the anti-tamper buckle disposed in the fixing hole.

[0015] Optionally, the spring unit is provided with a protruding snap-fit ​​structure and an elastic plate, the snap-fit ​​structure is disposed on the elastic plate, and the elastic plate is connected to the inner sidewall of the adapter shell.

[0016] This application also provides a storage device including the connection device for preventing incorrect USB insertion as described in any of the above claims.

[0017] This application, through the storage component including a storage device, the storage device being connected to the adapter component, the adapter component including an adapter, the adapter having a first socket and a second socket, the first socket being connected to the storage device, and the second socket being connected to a first plug reserved by the computer, thereby preventing unauthorized personnel from inserting external USB interface devices into the computer's reserved sockets, i.e., preventing them from connecting to the computer, thus improving computer security. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a connection device for preventing incorrect USB insertion provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 An explosion diagram of a connection device for preventing incorrect USB insertion provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] The following are the names and reference numerals of the main components of this application:

[0023] Storage component 10, storage piece 11, housing 12, work light, light-transmitting hole 13, ear disc 122, fixing hole 14;

[0024] Adapter assembly 20, adapter piece 21, first socket 22, second socket 23, adapter shell 24, spring piece unit 241, connecting hole 121, groove 242, anti-disassembly piece 25, anti-disassembly buckle 26. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this application provides a connection device to prevent incorrect USB insertion, including: a storage component 10 and an adapter component 20. The storage component 10 and the adapter component 20 are detachably connected. The adapter component 20 is connected to a first plug reserved by the computer. The storage component 10 includes a storage element 11, which is connected to the adapter component 20. The adapter component 20 includes an adapter 21, which has a first socket 22 and a second socket 23. The first socket 22 is connected to the storage element 11, and the second socket 23 is connected to the first plug reserved by the computer. This prevents unauthorized personnel from inserting external USB interface devices into the computer's reserved sockets, thus preventing them from connecting to the computer and improving computer security. Furthermore, by converting the plug-type structure of the storage component 10 into a socket-type structure through the adapter component 20, conventional USB interface devices differ significantly in structure and connection method to the computer, effectively preventing external USB interface devices from accessing the computer. In other words, the adapter 21 changes the plug-in method on the storage device 11 to a socket-in method, which is significantly different from the USB interface for connecting to a computer in the existing design. This prevents external USB interfaces from being connected to the computer, ensuring the computer's security and improving confidentiality.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the adapter assembly 20 further includes an adapter shell 24, with the adapter 21 disposed within the adapter shell 24. The adapter shell 24 has a spring contact unit 241, and the storage assembly 10 has a connection hole 121. When the spring contact unit 241 engages with the connection hole 121, a passage is formed between the storage assembly 11, the adapter shell 24, and the adapter 21. By employing a circuit breaker design between the storage assembly 10 and the adapter assembly 20, the first socket 22 of the adapter 21 connects to the plug of the storage assembly 11, and the second socket 23 connects to the computer's socket. Furthermore, when the spring contact unit 241 engages with the connection hole 121, a passage is formed between the storage assembly 11, the adapter shell 24, and the adapter 21, enabling connection to the computer. This effectively prevents external USB interface devices from being connected to the computer after being inserted into the anti-misinsertion adapter.

[0028] In one embodiment, the storage component 10 further includes a receiving shell 12, the storage element 11 is disposed within the receiving shell 12, and the receiving shell 12 is provided with the connection hole 121. The spring contact unit 241 engages with the connection hole 121. Optionally, the spring contact unit 241 corresponds to the first socket 22, and there is a gap between the outer sidewall of the storage element 11 and the inner sidewall of the receiving shell 12. The spring contact unit 241 passes through the gap and engages with the connection hole 121. Specifically, when the spring contact unit 241 engages with the connection hole 121 through the gap, the receiving shell 12 and the adapter shell 24 come into contact, allowing them to communicate. This forms a signal path, enabling the device to connect to the computer. Otherwise, if the receiving shell 12 and the adapter shell 24 are not connected, the signal of the adapter 21 is interrupted, effectively preventing external USB interface devices from connecting to the computer after being inserted into the adapter 21. Optionally, to facilitate routine maintenance of the storage device 11 within the device, the spring clip unit 241 on the adapter housing 24 is designed so that the user does not need external tools. By pressing the spring clip unit 241 inside the connection hole 121, the adapter housing 24 can be disengaged from the housing 12, thereby exposing the memory plug for routine maintenance.

[0029] Optionally, the storage device 11 is equipped with a working light, and the housing 12 is equipped with a light-transmitting hole 13, with the working light cooperating with the light-transmitting hole 13. The working light allows observation of whether the storage device 11 is connected to the computer; that is, when the storage device 11 is connected to the adapter 21, and then the adapter 21 is connected to the computer, the working light illuminates. If the working light does not illuminate, it may indicate a malfunction in the storage device 11 or the adapter 21, allowing for quick repair. When the adapter 21 and the storage device 11 are disconnected from the computer, the working light does not illuminate. Additionally, the light-transmitting hole 13 serves a heat dissipation function, preventing the storage device 11 from overheating during use.

[0030] Optionally, the receiving shell 12 has a protruding lug 122 with a connecting hole 121, and the adapter shell 24 has a groove 242, with the lug 122 engaging with the groove 242. Through the engagement of the lug 122 and the groove 242, and the engagement of the spring unit 241 and the connecting hole 121, the receiving shell 12 and the adapter shell 24 form a perfect whole, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and neat appearance. Furthermore, the connection between the storage component 11 inside the receiving shell 12 and the adapter component 21 inside the adapter shell 24 is tighter.

[0031] In one embodiment, an anti-tampering component 25 is further included. The anti-tampering component 25 is sleeved on the storage component 11 and connected to the receiving shell 12, so that the storage component 11 and the receiving shell 12 are not separated. Optionally, the anti-tampering component 25 is provided with an anti-tampering buckle 26, and the receiving shell 12 is provided with a fixing hole 14, and the anti-tampering buckle 26 is disposed in the fixing hole 14. Optionally, the spring unit 241 is provided with a protruding buckle structure and an elastic plate. The buckle structure is disposed on the elastic plate, and the elastic plate is connected to the inner sidewall of the adapter shell 24. Specifically, during installation, the tamper-proof component 25 is pushed into the receiving shell 12, while the spring clip unit 241 is positioned between the tamper-proof component 25 and the receiving shell 12. At this time, the spring clip unit 241 will be compressed and bent inward, allowing the tamper-proof component 25 to continue moving inward along the length of the receiving shell 12. When the tamper-proof component 25 moves to the fixing hole 14, the spring clip unit 2413 springs up and snaps into the connecting hole 121, thereby fixing the storage component 11 inside the receiving shell 12 through the tamper-proof component 25. Because the spring clip unit 241 has a snap-fit ​​structure, after snapping into the connecting hole 121, the tamper-proof component 25 cannot be directly pulled out along the long side of the receiving shell 12, thus preventing the storage component 11 from being easily disassembled.

[0032] This application also provides a storage device including the connection device for preventing incorrect USB insertion as described in any of the above claims. The storage device has a connector with pre-drilled taps for connection to a computer, thus differing significantly from existing USB interfaces for connecting to a computer. This prevents external USB interfaces from being connected to the computer, ensuring computer security and improving confidentiality.

[0033] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0034] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A connection device for preventing incorrect USB insertion, characterized in that, Includes: a storage component, an adapter component, and an anti-tamper component, wherein the storage component and the adapter component are detachably connected, and the adapter component is connected to a first plug reserved in the computer; The storage component includes a storage element, which is connected to the adapter component; The adapter assembly includes an adapter, which has a first socket and a second socket. The first socket is connected to the storage device, and the second socket is connected to a first plug reserved in the computer. The adapter assembly further includes an adapter shell, the adapter component is disposed within the adapter shell, the adapter shell has a spring contact unit, and the storage component has a connection hole. When the spring contact unit mates with the connection hole, a passage is formed between the storage component, the adapter shell, and the adapter component. The storage assembly further includes a receiving shell, the storage component is disposed within the receiving shell, the receiving shell has the connection hole, and the spring contact unit mates with the connection hole. The spring contact unit corresponds to the first insertion port, and there is a gap between the outer sidewall of the storage component and the inner sidewall of the receiving shell, through which the spring contact unit passes. The gap mates with the connecting hole; when the spring unit passes through the gap and mates with the connecting hole, the receiving shell and the adapter shell come into contact, making them connected, thus forming a signal path, which is necessary to finally connect to the computer. Otherwise, if the receiving shell and the adapter shell are not connected, the signal of the adapter is broken, and the storage component cannot connect to the computer; the storage component is provided with a working light, the receiving shell is provided with a light-transmitting hole, and the working light mates with the light-transmitting hole; the receiving shell is provided with a protruding lug, the lug is provided with a connecting hole, and the adapter shell is provided with a groove, and the lug mates with the groove; The anti-tamper component is fitted onto the storage component and connected to the receiving shell, preventing the storage component from separating from the receiving shell. When the anti-tamper component is pushed into the receiving shell, the spring-loaded unit is positioned between the anti-tamper component and the receiving shell, allowing the anti-tamper component to continue moving inward along the length of the receiving shell. The anti-tamper component is equipped with an anti-tamper buckle, and the receiving shell is equipped with a fixing hole. The anti-tamper buckle is positioned within the fixing hole. When the anti-tamper component moves to the position of the fixing hole, the spring-loaded unit springs up and engages with the connecting hole, thereby securing the storage component within the receiving shell through the anti-tamper component.

2. The connection device for preventing incorrect USB insertion according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spring unit is provided with a protruding snap-fit ​​structure and an elastic plate. The snap-fit ​​structure is disposed on the elastic plate, and the elastic plate is connected to the inner sidewall of the adapter shell.

3. A storage device, characterized in that, The connection device for preventing incorrect USB insertion as described in claim 1 or 2 above.

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