A USB connecting device, connecting structure and electronic equipment which are used in both directions

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of electronic devices, and provides a USB connecting device, a connecting structure and an electronic device, which are commonly used for positive and reverse insertion. The device comprises a main body, a contact assembly and a signal seat. The signal seat divides the inner cavity of the main body into a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove, and the openings of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are both directed towards the connecting port. The contact assembly comprises a first sliding member and a second sliding member. The first sliding member is slidably arranged in the first sliding groove, and the second sliding member is slidably arranged in the second sliding groove. The first sliding member and the second sliding member are connected through a linkage member, which is used to synchronously and reversely move the first sliding member and the second sliding member. The linkage member synchronously and reversely slides the first sliding member and the second sliding member, so that the first sliding member extending out of the first sliding groove or the second sliding member extending out of the second sliding groove is in conduction with the USB device, thereby achieving the function of positive and reverse insertion and making the connecting operation of the USB device more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electronic devices, and more particularly to a reversible USB connection device, connection structure, and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] USB is an external bus standard that regulates the connection and communication between computers and external devices. USB interfaces are hot-swappable. USB interfaces can connect to various peripherals, such as mice and keyboards. The main advantages of USB devices include hot-swapping capability, portability, standardized design, and the ability to connect multiple devices.

[0003] Most electronic devices use this common standard for data transmission. Currently, various USB interfaces sold on the market have a front and back side. Only by correctly distinguishing the front and back side can the USB be inserted into the computer for use, which causes inconvenience to people.

[0004] Because the current USB interface has a relatively fixed structure, it generally does not have the function of reversible insertion, which causes inconvenience to users. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides a reversible USB connection device, connection structure, and electronic device to at least solve the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a reversible USB connection device is provided, the device comprising: a body, a contact component, and a signal socket;

[0007] The main body forms an inner cavity with a connection port for connecting a USB device;

[0008] The signal base is embedded in the inner cavity, dividing the inner cavity into a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove, and the openings of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove both face the connection port;

[0009] The contact assembly includes a first sliding member and a second sliding member.

[0010] The first sliding member is slidably disposed in the first sliding groove, and the second sliding member is slidably disposed in the second sliding groove. The first sliding member and the second sliding member are connected by a linkage member, which is used to make the first sliding member and the second sliding member move synchronously in opposite directions.

[0011] In one embodiment, the signal base includes a first base body and a first signal element, the first signal element being embedded in the first base body, the first signal element forming a first signal point in the first sliding groove, and the first signal element forming a second signal point in the second sliding groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first sliding member includes a first sliding seat and a first contact piece, the first contact piece being connected to the first sliding seat and in contact with the first seat body;

[0013] The second sliding member includes a second sliding seat and a second contact piece, the second contact piece being connected to the second sliding seat and in contact with the first seat body.

[0014] In one possible implementation, when the first sliding seat slides to abut against the first end of the first sliding groove, the first contact piece is connected to the first signal point, and the second sliding seat slides in conjunction to abut against the second end of the second sliding groove;

[0015] When the second sliding seat slides to abut against the first end of the second sliding groove, the second contact piece and the second signal point are connected, and the first sliding seat slides in conjunction to abut against the second end of the first sliding groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, the signal base includes a second base body, a second signal element, and a third signal element. The second and third signal elements are both flexible cables. The second signal element is electrically connected to a first sliding member, and the third signal element is electrically connected to the second sliding member.

[0017] In one embodiment, the linkage includes: a first groove, a second groove, and a connecting rod;

[0018] Both the first and second grooves are formed on the main body;

[0019] The connecting rod has a connecting groove along its length, and the first sliding member is slidably connected to the first groove and is slidably connected to the connecting groove.

[0020] The second sliding member is slidably connected in the second groove and rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first groove includes a first sliding region, a first turning region, and a second sliding region connected in sequence. The first sliding region and the second sliding region are used to guide the sliding of the first sliding member, and the first turning region is used to provide turning space for the connecting rod.

[0022] The second groove includes a third sliding region, a second steering region, and a fourth sliding region connected in sequence. The third and fourth sliding regions are used to guide the sliding of the second sliding member, and the second steering region is used to provide steering space for the connecting rod.

[0023] In one embodiment, the main body is provided with a plurality of elastic members on the side facing the connection port, the elastic members being used to snap into a USB device.

[0024] A connection structure includes a USB device and any of the reversible USB connection devices described above.

[0025] An electronic device comprising any one of the reversible USB connection devices described above.

[0026] This disclosure discloses a reversible USB connection device. Through a linkage mechanism, when the first sliding member moves towards the inside of the first sliding groove, the second sliding member moves towards the outside of the second sliding groove; conversely, when the second sliding groove moves towards the inside of the second sliding groove, the first sliding member slides towards the outside of the first sliding groove. When the connection port is plugged into a USB device, if the USB device is plugged in correctly, the conductive component inside the USB device pushes the second sliding member into the second sliding groove. At this time, the first sliding member extends out of the first sliding groove and becomes conductive with the USB device, thereby connecting the signal socket with the conductive component of the USB device, thus completing the connection. When connecting to a USB device, if the USB device is inserted in reverse, the conductive component inside the USB device pushes the first sliding member into the first sliding groove. At this time, the second sliding member extends out from the second sliding groove and connects with the USB device, thereby connecting the signal socket with the conductive component of the USB device, thus completing the connection with the USB device. By using a linkage component to make the first sliding member and the second sliding member slide synchronously in opposite directions, the first sliding member extending out of the first sliding groove or the second sliding member extending out of the second sliding groove can connect with the USB device, thereby achieving the function of reversible insertion and making the connection operation of the USB device more convenient.

[0027] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated in the drawings by way of example and not limitation, in which:

[0029] In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

[0030] Figure 1 An isometric side view of an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0031] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first signal element in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0033] Figure 4 A top view of the first seat body in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0034] Figure 5 A bottom view of the first seat body in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0035] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first sliding member in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0036] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second sliding member in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0037] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the main body in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0038] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of one embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0039] Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of one embodiment of this disclosure is shown.

[0040] The following are the labeling symbols in the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Connection port; 3. Inner cavity; 4. Connection groove; 5. First sliding groove; 6. Second sliding groove; 7. Signal base; 71. First base body; 72. First signal component; 73. First signal groove; 74. Second base body; 75. First signal point; 76. Second signal point; 77. Second signal groove; 78. Second signal component; 79. Third signal component; 8. Contact assembly; 81. First sliding component; 82. First sliding base; 83. First contact piece; 9. First contact point; 10. First connection point; 84. Second sliding component; 85. Second... 86. Sliding seat; 11. Second contact piece; 12. Second contact point; 13. Second connection point; 14. Linkage component; 15. First groove; 16. First sliding area; 17. First turning area; 18. Second sliding area; 19. Second groove; 10. Third sliding area; 10. Second turning area; 11. Fourth sliding area; 12. Pull rope; 13. Pulley; 14. First pulley; 15. Second fixing component; 16. First fixing component; 17. Second fixing component; 18. Second fixing component; 19. Second sliding area; 10. Second groove; 12. Second sliding area; 13. Second sliding area; 13. Third sliding area; 13. Linkage rod; 14. First fixing component; 15. Second fixing component; 16. Second fixing component; 17. Second fixing component; 18. Second sliding area; 19. Second sliding area; 10. Second sliding area; 12. Second connecting point; 13. Third sliding area; 13. Second connecting point ... Third sliding area; 13. Second connecting point; 13. Second connecting point; 13. Third sliding area; 13. Second connecting point; 13. Second connecting point; 13. Third sliding area; 13. Second connecting point; 13. Third sliding area; 13. Second connecting point; 13. Second connecting point; 13. Third sliding area; 13. Second connecting point; 13. Third sliding area; 13. Second connecting point; 13. Third sliding area; 13. Second connecting point; Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A reversible USB connector, comprising: a main body 1, a contact component 8, and a signal socket 7.

[0043] The main body 1 forms an inner cavity 3 with a connection port 2 for plugging in USB devices.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 The signal base 7 is embedded in the inner cavity 3, dividing the inner cavity 3 into a first sliding groove 5 and a second sliding groove 6. The openings of the first sliding groove 5 and the second sliding groove 6 both face the connection port 2. The contact assembly 8 includes a first sliding member 81 and a second sliding member 84. The first sliding member 81 is slidably disposed in the first sliding groove 5, and the second sliding member 84 is slidably disposed in the second sliding groove 6. The first sliding member 81 and the second sliding member 84 are connected by a linkage member 13. The linkage member 13 is used to make the first sliding member 81 and the second sliding member 84 move synchronously in opposite directions.

[0045] When the USB device is plugged into the connector 2, the conductive component inside the USB device pushes the second sliding member 84 to move toward the inside of the second sliding groove 6. Under the action of the linkage member 13, the first sliding member 81 moves toward the outside of the first sliding groove 5. When the first sliding member 81 extends out of the first sliding groove 5, the USB device can be plugged into the connector by communicating with the USB device through the first sliding member 81.

[0046] When the USB device is inserted into the connector 2 in reverse, the conductive component inside the USB device pushes the first sliding member 81 to move toward the inside of the first sliding groove 5. Under the action of the linkage member 13, the second sliding member 84 moves toward the outside of the second sliding groove 6. When the second sliding member 84 extends out of the second sliding groove 6, the reverse insertion operation of the USB device can be completed by communicating with the USB device through the second sliding member 84.

[0047] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The signal base 7 includes a first base body 71 and a first signal element 72, wherein the first signal element 72 consists of multiple connecting strips.

[0048] Reference Figure 2 The first signal element 72 is embedded in the first base 71.

[0049] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first signal element 72 forms a first signal point 75 in the first sliding groove 5. The first base 71 is provided with a first signal groove 73 that communicates with the first sliding groove 5. The first signal point 75 is formed by bending the first signal element 72 and the first signal point 75 extends out of the first signal groove 73.

[0050] Reference Figure 5 The first signal element 72 forms a second signal point 76 in the second sliding groove 6. The second signal point 76 is formed by bending the first signal element 72 and extends out of the second signal groove 77. The first base 71 is provided with a second signal groove 77 that communicates with the second sliding groove 6. The second signal groove 77 is formed by bending the first signal element 72 and extending out of the second signal groove 77.

[0051] The first sliding groove 5 and the second sliding groove 6 provide sliding space for the first sliding member 81 and the second sliding member 84, respectively. Under the action of the linkage member 13, when the first sliding member 81 extends out of the first sliding groove 5, the second sliding member 84 is stored in the second sliding groove 6, and when the second sliding member 84 extends out of the second sliding groove 6, the first sliding member 81 is stored in the first sliding groove 5.

[0052] Reference Figure 6 The first sliding member 81 includes a first sliding seat 82 and a first contact piece 83. The first contact piece 83 is connected to the first sliding seat 82 and contacts the first seat body 71. Multiple first contact pieces 83 are provided. One end of the first contact piece 83 is bent and protruded to form a first contact point 9, and the other end of the first contact piece 83 is bent and protruded to form a first connection point 10. The first contact point 9 is used to conduct with the first signal point 75, and the first connection point 10 is used to conduct with the USB device.

[0053] Reference Figure 7 The second sliding member 84 includes a second sliding seat 85 and a second contact piece 86. The second contact piece 86 is connected to the second sliding seat 85 and contacts the first seat 71. Multiple second contact pieces 86 are provided. Two ends of the second contact piece 86 are bent and protruded to form a second contact point 11, and the other end of the second contact piece 86 is bent and protruded to form a second connection point 12. The second contact point 11 is used to conduct with the second signal point 76, and the second connection point 12 is used to conduct with the USB device.

[0054] Multiple first contact pieces 83 are routed in a cross pattern. When each of them is connected to the USB device at the second connection point 12, each first contact piece 83 is connected to the corresponding connecting strip under the action of the cross pattern of the multiple first contact pieces 83.

[0055] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 6 When the first sliding seat 82 slides to abut against the first end of the first sliding groove 5, the first contact piece 83 is connected to the first signal point 75, and the second sliding seat 85 slides to abut against the second end of the second sliding groove 6; when the second sliding seat 85 slides to abut against the first end of the second sliding groove 6, the second contact piece 86 is connected to the second signal point 76, and the first sliding seat 82 slides to abut against the second end of the first sliding groove 5.

[0056] The first end of the first sliding groove 5 is the end of the first sliding groove 5 away from the connection port 2, the second end of the first connecting groove 4 is the end of the first sliding groove 5 close to the connection port 2, the first end of the second sliding groove 6 is the end of the second sliding groove 6 away from the connection port 2, and the second end of the second sliding groove 6 is the end of the second sliding groove 6 close to the connection port 2.

[0057] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 8 The linkage 13 includes: a first groove 131, a second groove 132, and a connecting rod 135; the first groove 131 and the second groove 132 are both formed on the main body 1; the connecting rod 135 has a connecting groove 4 along its length; the first sliding member 81 is slidably connected to the first groove 131 through the first fixing member 14, and is also slidably connected to the connecting groove 4; the second sliding member 84 is slidably connected to the second groove 132 through the second fixing member 15, and is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod 135.

[0058] Reference Figure 8 The first groove 131 includes a first sliding area 1311, a first turning area 1312 and a second sliding area 1313 connected in sequence. The first sliding area 1311 and the second sliding area 1313 are used to guide the first sliding member 81 to slide, and the first turning area 1312 is used to provide turning space for the connecting rod 135.

[0059] The second groove 132 includes a third sliding region 1321, a second steering region 1322 and a fourth sliding region 1323 connected in sequence. The third sliding region 1321 and the fourth sliding region 1323 are used to guide the second sliding member 84 to slide, and the second steering region 1322 is used to provide steering space for the connecting rod 135.

[0060] When the USB device is reversed when connected to port 2, the conductive component inside the USB device pushes the first sliding member 81 to slide toward the first end of the first sliding groove 5, and the first fixing member 14 slides along the second sliding area 1313 toward the first end of the first sliding groove 5. At this time, the second sliding member 84 slides toward the second end of the second sliding groove 6, and the second fixing member 15 slides along the fourth sliding area 1323. During the sliding process of the first fixing member 14 and the second fixing member 15, the connecting rod 135 is displaced, causing the first fixing member 14 to move along the connecting groove 4 toward the second fixing member 15. When the first fixing member 14 and the second fixing member 15 pass through the first turning area 1312 and the second turning area 1322, the connecting rod 135 begins to turn. At this time, the first fixing member 14 slides away from the second fixing member 15 in the connecting groove 4 until the first fixing member 14 slides to the end of the first sliding area 1311. At this time, the second fixing member 15 slides to the end of the third sliding area 1321. At this time, the second sliding member 84 extends out of the second sliding groove 6.

[0061] When the USB device is plugged into the connector 2, the conductive component inside the USB device pushes the second sliding member 84 to slide toward the first end of the second sliding groove 6. The first fixing member 14 slides along the first sliding area 1311 toward the second end of the first sliding groove 5. At this time, the second sliding member 84 slides toward the first end of the second sliding groove 6, and the second fixing member 15 slides along the third sliding area 1321. During the sliding process of the first fixing member 14 and the second fixing member 15, the connecting rod 135 is displaced, causing the first fixing member 14 to move along the connecting groove 4 toward the second fixing member 15. When the first fixing member 14 and the second fixing member 15 pass through the first turning area 1312 and the second turning area 1322, the connecting rod 135 begins to turn. At this time, the first fixing member 14 slides away from the second fixing member 15 in the connecting groove 4 until the first fixing member 14 slides to the end of the second sliding area 1313. At this time, the second fixing member 15 slides to the end of the fourth sliding area 1323. At this time, the first sliding member 81 extends out of the first sliding groove 5.

[0062] The main body 1 has multiple elastic elements on the side facing the connection port 2. These elastic elements are used to snap into a USB device.

[0063] Reference Figure 9 In one embodiment of this disclosure, the signal base 7 includes a second base body 74, a second signal element 78, and a third signal element 79. Both the second signal element 78 and the third signal element 79 are flexible cables. The second signal element 78 is electrically connected to the first sliding member 81, and the third signal element 79 is electrically connected to the second sliding member 84. The flexible cable is an elastic cable capable of changing length under tension.

[0064] Reference Figure 10 In another embodiment of this disclosure, the signal base 7 is embedded in the inner cavity 3, dividing the inner cavity 3 into a first sliding groove 5 and a second sliding groove 6. The openings of the first sliding groove 5 and the second sliding groove 6 both face the connection port 2. The contact assembly 8 includes a first sliding member 81 and a second sliding member 84. The first sliding member 81 is slidably disposed in the first sliding groove 5, and the second sliding member 84 is slidably disposed in the second sliding groove 6. The first sliding member 81 and the second sliding member 84 are connected by a linkage 13. The linkage 13 is used to make the first sliding member 81 and the second sliding member 84 move synchronously in opposite directions.

[0065] A connection structure includes a USB device and any of the reversible USB connection devices described in the above embodiments.

[0066] An electronic device comprising any of the reversible USB connection devices described in the above embodiments.

[0067] In summary, a reversible USB connector offers the following advantages:

[0068] 1. When the USB device is inserted in reverse, the first sliding member 81 will retract under the action of the thrust, while driving the second sliding member 84 to extend and connect with the USB device, without the risk of interference or damage to the connector.

[0069] 2. It has a reversible plug function, making it more convenient to connect USB devices.

[0070] 3. It has the function of reversible insertion, which provides users with a good experience.

[0071] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used to rearrange, add, or delete steps. For example, the steps described in this disclosure can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution disclosed in this disclosure can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0072] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0073] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A reversible USB connector, characterized in that, The device includes: a main body (1), a contact assembly (8), and a signal base (7); The main body (1) forms an inner cavity (3) with a connection port (2) for connecting a USB device; The signal base (7) is embedded in the inner cavity (3), dividing the inner cavity (3) into a first sliding groove (5) and a second sliding groove (6). The openings of the first sliding groove (5) and the second sliding groove (6) are both facing the connection port (2). The contact assembly (8) includes a first sliding member (81) and a second sliding member (84). The first sliding member (81) is slidably disposed in the first sliding groove (5), and the second sliding member (84) is slidably disposed in the second sliding groove (6). The first sliding member (81) and the second sliding member (84) are connected by a linkage member (13). The linkage member (13) is used to make the first sliding member (81) and the second sliding member (84) move synchronously in opposite directions. The linkage (13) includes a connecting rod (135), the connecting rod (135) has a connecting groove (4) along its length, the first sliding member (81) is slidably connected in the connecting groove (4), and the second sliding member (84) is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod (135).

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The signal base (7) includes a first base body (71) and a first signal element (72). The first signal element (72) is embedded in the first base body (71). The first signal element (72) forms a first signal point (75) in the first sliding groove (5) and a second signal point (76) in the second sliding groove (6).

3. The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first sliding member (81) includes a first sliding seat (82) and a first contact piece (83), the first contact piece (83) is connected to the first sliding seat (82), and the first contact piece (83) contacts the first seat body (71); The second sliding member (84) includes a second sliding seat (85) and a second contact piece (86), the second contact piece (86) being connected to the second sliding seat (85) and in contact with the first seat body (71).

4. The apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the first sliding seat (82) slides to abut against the first end of the first sliding groove (5), the first contact piece (83) is connected to the first signal point (75), and the second sliding seat (85) slides in conjunction to abut against the second end of the second sliding groove (6); When the second sliding seat (85) slides to abut against the first end of the second sliding groove (6), the second contact piece (86) and the second signal point (76) are connected, and the first sliding seat (82) slides in conjunction to abut against the second end of the first sliding groove (5).

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The signal base (7) includes a second base body (74), a second signal element (78) and a third signal element (79). The second signal element (78) and the third signal element (79) are both flexible cables. The second signal element (78) is electrically connected to the first sliding member (81), and the third signal element (79) is electrically connected to the second sliding member (84).

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage component (13) includes: a first groove (131) and a second groove (132); The first groove (131) and the second groove (132) are both formed on the main body (1); The first sliding member (81) is slidably connected in the first groove (131); The second sliding member (84) is slidably connected in the second groove (132).

7. The apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first groove (131) includes a first sliding area (1311), a first turning area (1312), and a second sliding area (1313) connected in sequence. The first sliding area (1311) and the second sliding area (1313) are used to guide the sliding of the first sliding member (81), and the first turning area (1312) is used to provide turning space for the connecting rod (135). The second groove (132) includes a third sliding region (1321), a second steering region (1322) and a fourth sliding region (1323) connected in sequence. The third sliding region (1321) and the fourth sliding region (1323) are used to guide the second sliding member (84) to slide, and the second steering region (1322) is used to provide steering space for the connecting rod (135).

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) is provided with a plurality of elastic elements on the side facing the connection port (2), the elastic elements being used to snap into a USB device.

9. A connection structure comprising a USB device and any one of the reversible USB connection devices of claims 1-8.

10. An electronic device comprising any one of the reversible USB connection devices of claims 1-8.

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