A rotatable audio connector

Abstract

A rotatable audio connector includes a connector socket, a connector body, and a plug connector. The connector body includes a first body and a second body that are relatively rotatable. The connector socket is connected to the second body, and the plug connector is connected to the first body. The relative rotation interface between the first body and the second body is an inclined interface, so that the connector body can be converted between a straight-inserted form and a bent form during rotation. In the audio connector in the present application, the connector body is formed by connecting two sections of relatively rotatable bodies, and the rotation interface is an inclined interface. Therefore, the straight-inserted form or the bent form, or an intermediate form therebetween, can be well selected by rotation, so that an audio connector can be used in different forms according to the needs of actual use scenarios, which is easy to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of audio connectors, and in particular relates to a rotatable audio connector. Background Art

[0002] Audio connectors are industry standard connectors that provide basic audio connection functions and are widely used in consumer electronics such as headphone jacks on mobile phones, tablets, laptops and other devices, as well as for audio connections on professional audio equipment such as recording equipment, mixing consoles, stage speakers and other professional audio equipment.

[0003] In the prior art, audio connectors generally have two different structures: straight plug and bent plug. Some complex usage scenarios require audio connectors with two structures, which is rather troublesome. The prior art also lacks an audio connector that can be converted between straight plug and bent plug. Based on this, the present application designs a rotatable audio connector. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a rotatable audio connector, which can realize the conversion between the straight plug form and the bent plug form through rotation operation, so that one product can adapt to complex usage scenarios; at the same time, the structure is compact and the structural strength is high.

[0005] The present invention is solved by the following technical solutions.

[0006] A rotatable audio connector comprises a connector body and a plug connector, wherein the connector body comprises a first body and a second body which are relatively rotatable, and the plug connector is connected to the first body; the relative rotation interface between the first body and the second body is an inclined interface, so that the connector body can be converted between a straight-insertion form and a bent form during rotation.

[0007] In the audio connector of the present application, the connector body is formed by connecting two sections of a body that can rotate relative to each other, and the rotation interface is an inclined interface. Therefore, by rotation, a straight-insertion form or a bent form, or an intermediate form therebetween can be well selected, so that an audio connector can be changed into different forms for use according to the needs of actual usage scenarios, and the operation is convenient.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the first body includes a first shell and a first rotating platform assembled together; the second body includes a second shell and a second rotating platform assembled together; the first rotating platform and the second rotating platform can rotate relative to each other after assembly, and realize the shape transformation of the connector body, and ensure the uniformity of the overall appearance structure.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the relative rotation between the first rotating platform and the second rotating platform forms an inclined interface Z, one of the first rotating platform and the second rotating platform is provided with an assembly boss perpendicular to the inclined interface Z, and the other rotating platform is provided with an assembly hole for inserting the assembly boss; the assembly boss can rotate relative to the assembly hole after being inserted into the assembly hole, and the relative rotation between the first rotating platform and the second rotating platform takes the central axis P of the assembly boss as the rotation axis. This structure ensures the stability of the first rotating platform and the second rotating platform after assembly, and the centering performance is good during rotation, and no jamming occurs.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the assembly boss has a second assembly hole, and an assembly part is provided to assemble with the second assembly hole to realize the assembly between the first rotating platform and the second rotating platform without affecting the relative rotation, thereby ensuring the assembly strength of the overall structure, and the assembly is compact and the structure will not fall out.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a wire through hole is provided in the assembly part for allowing the signal wire to pass through.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the first shell and the first rotating platform are assembled by means of a first assembly plate, a first assembly groove, and matching screws; the second shell and the second rotating platform are assembled by means of a second assembly plate, a second assembly groove, and matching screws, and the assembled parts have good stability and high strength.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the first shell and the first rotating platform are positioned by a first positioning convex strip and a first positioning groove; the second shell and the second rotating platform are positioned by a second positioning convex strip and a second positioning groove, thereby ensuring correct positioning during assembly.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the first rotating platform and the second rotating platform are provided with a rotation angle limiting structure, which includes an arc groove and a limiting block entering into the arc groove, and the limiting block can be against the end of the arc groove to avoid excessive rotation and continuous circumferential rotation during the rotation process.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the angle between the relatively rotating inclined interface between the first body and the second body and the axis of the connector body in the straight-insertion form is 40°~50°, preferably 45°, which can form a 90° bend.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, a plug connector socket is provided at one end of the second shell, and a wire clamp is provided in the plug connector socket for clamping wires.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: it provides a rotatable audio connector, which can realize the conversion between the straight plug form and the bent plug form through the rotation operation, so that one product can adapt to complex usage scenarios; at the same time, it has a compact structure and high structural strength. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the audio connector in the direct plug form of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the audio connector in a bent form in the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the audio connector in the direct plug form of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Magnified view of area A in FIG.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the audio connector in a bent form in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Magnified view of area B in FIG.

[0024] Figure 7 The figure is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the audio connector in the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the first shell of the audio connector in the present invention.

[0026] Fig. 9 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the second shell of the audio connector in the present invention.

[0027] Fig.10 The first rotating platform of the audio connector of the present invention is a three-dimensional Figure 1 .

[0028] Fig.11 The first rotating platform of the audio connector of the present invention is a three-dimensional Figure 2 .

[0029] Fig.12 The third embodiment of the second rotating platform of the audio connector of the present invention is Figure 1 .

[0030] Fig.13 The third embodiment of the second rotating platform of the audio connector of the present invention is Figure 2 .

[0031] Fig.14It is a schematic diagram of the first rotating platform and the second rotating platform in a bent state in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] In the following embodiments, the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms: center, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, thickness, up, down, front, back, left, right, vertical, horizontal, top, bottom, inside, outside, clockwise, counterclockwise, etc. indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms: first, second, etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features shown. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms: install, connect, connect, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] See also Figures 1 to 14 The present invention relates to a rotatable audio connector, comprising a connector connection seat 4, a connector body, and a plug connector 3. The connector body comprises a first body and a second body that can rotate relative to each other, the connector connection seat 4 is connected to the second body, and the plug connector 3 is connected to the first body; the relative rotation interface between the first body and the second body is an inclined interface, so that the connector body can be converted between a straight plug form and a bent form during the rotation process. The angle between the relatively rotating inclined interface between the first body and the second body and the axis of the connector body in the straight plug form is 40° to 50°, preferably 45°, which can form a 90° bent form.

[0036] Specifically, it can be seen from the accompanying drawings that in the present application, the first main body includes a first shell 1 and a first rotating platform 11 assembled together, and the first shell 1 and the first rotating platform 11 are assembled by a first assembly plate 111, a first assembly groove 13, and matching screws. In the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the first assembly plate 111 is arranged on both sides of the first rotating platform 11, and is a protruding plate body. The first assembly groove 13 is arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the first shell 1, and is provided with a first screw hole 131. The assembly is performed by screws, and the appearance is beautiful after assembly. In addition, the first shell 1 and the first rotating platform 11 are positioned by the first positioning ridge 17 and the first positioning groove 117 to ensure correct positioning during assembly.

[0037] Correspondingly, the second body includes a second shell 2 and a second rotating platform 21 assembled together, and the second shell 2 and the second rotating platform 21 are assembled by a second assembly plate 211, a second assembly groove 23, and matching screws, and have good stability and high strength after assembly. In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the second assembly plate 211 is a protruding plate body provided on both sides of the second rotating platform 21, and the second assembly groove 23 is provided on both sides of the inner wall of the second shell 2, and a second screw hole 231 is provided thereon, and the assembly is performed by screws, and the appearance is beautiful after assembly. In addition, the second shell 2 and the second rotating platform 21 are positioned by a second positioning ridge 27 and a second positioning groove 217 to ensure correct positioning during assembly.

[0038] In the present application, the first rotating platform 11 and the second rotating platform 21 can rotate relative to each other after being assembled, and realize the shape transformation of the connector body, and ensure the uniformity of the overall appearance structure.

[0039] Specifically, the first surface 19 on the first rotating platform 11 and the second surface 29 on the second rotating platform 21 are opposite surfaces, and the relative rotation between the two surfaces forms an inclined interface Z, as shown in the attached Fig.14 As shown in . In addition, the first rotating platform 11 is provided with an assembly boss 15 perpendicular to the inclined interface Z, and the second rotating platform 21 is provided with an assembly hole 252 for the assembly boss 15 to be inserted (the assembly boss 15 and the assembly hole 252 can also be arranged in reverse); after the assembly boss 15 is inserted into the assembly hole 252, it can rotate relatively, and also plays a centering function. The relative rotation between the first rotating platform 11 and the second rotating platform 21 takes the central axis P of the assembly boss 15 as the rotation axis. This structure ensures the stability of the first rotating platform 11 and the second rotating platform 21 after assembly, and the centering performance is good during rotation, and no jamming will occur.

[0040] In addition, it can be seen from the accompanying drawings that the assembly boss 15 has a second assembly hole 159 (which can be a threaded hole), and an assembly part 5 (which can be a bolt) is provided to assemble with the second assembly hole 159 to realize the assembly between the first rotating platform 11 and the second rotating platform 21 without affecting the relative rotation, thereby ensuring the assembly strength of the overall structure, and the assembly is compact and the structure will not fall out. In addition, when the assembly part 5 is a bolt, a lining 54 and a damping ring 55 are provided between the edge of the bolt head and the countersunk hole on the second rotating platform 21 to provide damping force during rotation. In addition, a wire through hole 56 is provided in the assembly part 5 for passing the signal line, and the signal line is omitted in the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Furthermore, it can be seen from the accompanying drawings that the first rotating platform 11 and the second rotating platform 21 are provided with a rotation angle limiting structure, which includes an arc groove 151 and a limiting block 251 entering the arc groove 151, and the limiting block 251 can be against the end of the arc groove 151 to avoid excessive rotation and continuous circumferential rotation during the rotation process. Specifically, the arc groove 151 is provided on the outside of the assembly boss 15, and the limiting block 251 is provided on the outside of the assembly hole 252. After assembly, the limiting block 251 is just placed in the arc groove 151, and plays a limiting function during the rotation process.

[0042] In the present application, a wire clamp 46 is provided in the plug connector socket 4 for clamping wires. The plug connector socket 4 and the second housing 2 are assembled via a threaded section 26 .

[0043] It can be seen from the above description that in the audio connector of the present application, the connector body is formed by connecting two sections of a body that can rotate relative to each other, and the rotation interface is an inclined interface. Therefore, by rotation, a straight-insertion form or a bent form, or an intermediate state therebetween can be well selected, so that an audio connector can be transformed into different forms for use according to the needs of actual usage scenarios, which is easy to operate.

[0044] As described above, the present invention provides a rotatable audio connector, which can realize the conversion between the straight plug form and the bent plug form through the rotation operation, so that one product can adapt to complex usage scenarios; at the same time, the structure is compact and the structural strength is high.

[0045] The protection scope of the present invention includes but is not limited to the above embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention shall be based on the claims. Any replacement, deformation, and improvement of the technology that can be easily thought of by technicians in this field shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rotatable audio connector, comprising a connector body and a plug connector (3), characterized in that: The plug connector body comprises a first body and a second body which are relatively rotatable, and the plug connector (3) is connected to the first body; The relative rotation interface between the first body and the second body is an inclined interface, so that the connector body can be transformed between a straight-insertion form and a bent form during the rotation process; The first body comprises a first shell (1) and a first rotating platform (11) assembled together; the second body comprises a second shell (2) and a second rotating platform (21) assembled together; the first rotating platform (11) and the second rotating platform (21) are relatively rotatable after being assembled, and the shape transformation of the connector body is achieved; The relative rotation between the first rotating platform (11) and the second rotating platform (21) forms an inclined interface Z, one of the first rotating platform (11) and the second rotating platform (21) is provided with an assembly boss (15) perpendicular to the inclined interface Z, and the other rotating platform is provided with an assembly hole (252) for inserting the assembly boss (15); after the assembly boss (15) is inserted into the assembly hole (252), it can rotate relative to the first rotating platform (11) and the second rotating platform (21), and the relative rotation between the first rotating platform (11) and the second rotating platform (21) takes the central axis P of the assembly boss (15) as the rotation axis; The assembly boss (15) has a second assembly hole (159), and an assembly part (5) is provided which, after assembly with the second assembly hole (159), enables assembly between the first rotating platform (11) and the second rotating platform (21) without affecting relative rotation; The first rotating platform (11) and the second rotating platform (21) are provided with a rotation angle limiting structure, wherein the rotation angle limiting structure comprises an arc-shaped groove (151) and a limiting block (251) entering the arc-shaped groove (151).

2. A rotatable audio connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly part (5) is provided with a threading through hole (56).

3. A rotatable audio connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first housing (1) and the first rotating platform (11) are assembled via a first assembly plate (111), a first assembly groove (13), and matching screws; and the second housing (2) and the second rotating platform (21) are assembled via a second assembly plate (211), a second assembly groove (23), and matching screws.

4. A rotatable audio connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first housing (1) and the first rotating platform (11) are positioned via a first positioning convex strip (17) and a first positioning groove (117); and the second housing (2) and the second rotating platform (21) are positioned via a second positioning convex strip (27) and a second positioning groove (217).

5. The rotatable audio connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle between the inclined interface of relative rotation between the first body and the second body and the axis of the connector body in the straight-insertion state is 40°-50°.

6. A rotatable audio connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plug connector seat (4) is provided at one end of the second housing (2), and a wire clamp (46) is provided in the plug connector seat (4).

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