Connecting device for converting Type-C into Pogo Pin

Abstract

The invention discloses a Type-C to Pogo Pin connecting device. The Type-C to Pogo Pin connecting device comprises a connecting line, a Type-C female seat module and a Pogo Pin female seat module, the Type-C female seat module is connected with one end of the connecting line, and the Type-C female seat module comprises an outer mold, an inner mold and a waterproof Type-C connector; the Pogo Pin female seat module comprises a shell, a magnet and a plurality of Pogo Pin terminals; the Type-C connector is connected between the Type-C female seat module and the Pogo Pin female seat module through the connecting wire, so that Type-C to Pogo Pin is realized, the use requirement is met, and the Type-C female seat module is composed of the outer module, the inner module and the waterproof Type-C connector, so that the good waterproof characteristic is realized, the signal transmission is more stable and reliable, the Type-C connector can be applied to outdoor equipment, and the application range is expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of electrical connector technology, and in particular to a Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device. Background Art

[0002] Type-C is a USB interface standard that is smaller than Type-A and Type-B. It can be used in both PCs (host devices) and external devices (slave devices, such as mobile phones). Type-C has 4 pairs of TX / RX breakouts, 2 pairs of USBD+ / D-, a pair of SBU, 2 CCs, 4 VBUS and 4 ground wires. From 2024, Type-C will become a universal standard for electronic devices in the EU. Type-C will serve as a universal port in the EU, allowing consumers to use any Type-C charger to charge any brand of device.

[0003] It can be seen that Type-C is the most widely used interface at present. However, there are various other interfaces on current electronic devices, such as HDMI, Type-A, Type-B, Lighting, etc., which require the use of connecting devices for conversion. Currently, there are connecting devices that convert Type-C to HDMI, Type-A, Type-B or Lighting, which brings convenience to users.

[0004] However, the Type-C interface of the above-mentioned connection device generally has poor waterproof performance, low stability and reliability of signal transmission, and cannot be used in outdoor equipment (such as bicycles, motorcycles, etc.). In addition, there is no Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device on the market (Pogo Pin is a precision connector used in electronic products such as mobile phones. Pogo Pin’s Chinese name is spring pin, which is widely used in various electronic products and plays a role in signal transmission connection), which cannot meet the needs of use. Therefore, it is necessary to study a connection device that has good waterproof performance and can convert Type-C to Pogo Pin. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims at the deficiencies in the prior art, and its main purpose is to provide a Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device, which can effectively solve the problem that the existing connection device has poor waterproof performance and cannot realize Type-C to Pogo Pin conversion.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device, comprising a connection line, a Type-C female socket module and a PogoPin female socket module;

[0008] The Type-C female seat module is connected to one end of the connecting line, and the Type-C female seat module includes an outer mold, an inner mold and a waterproof Type-C connector; the outer mold has a first accommodating cavity, the front end of the outer mold is provided with an embedding groove, the embedding groove is connected to the first accommodating cavity, and the rear end of the outer mold is sealed with the connecting line; the inner mold is sealed and installed in the first accommodating cavity, the inner mold has a second accommodating cavity, the front end of the inner mold is provided with a slot, the slot is connected to the second accommodating cavity and is connected to the embedding groove front and back, and the rear end of the inner mold is sealed with the connecting line; the waterproof Type-C connector is sealed and installed in the second accommodating cavity, the front end of the waterproof Type-C connector has an insertion interface, the insertion interface is connected to the slot front and back, and the rear end of the waterproof Type-C connector is electrically connected to one end of the connecting line;

[0009] The Pogo Pin female socket module is connected to the other end of the connecting line, and the Pogo Pin female socket module includes a shell, a magnet and a plurality of Pogo Pin terminals; the front end of the shell is recessed with a plurality of insertion slots, and the rear end of the shell is sealed with the connecting line; the magnet is arranged in the shell and close to the plurality of insertion slots; the plurality of Pogo Pin terminals are fixed together with the shell by inlay molding, the front ends of the plurality of Pogo Pin terminals are respectively exposed in the plurality of insertion slots, and the rear ends of the plurality of Pogo Pin terminals are electrically connected to the other end of the connecting line.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the outer mold includes a front main body and a rear cover body, which is screwed and fixed to the front main body to form the aforementioned first accommodating cavity, and the aforementioned embedding groove is formed rearwardly on the front end surface of the front main body, with a simple structure and easy assembly.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the rear end outer wall of the front body is formed with an external thread, and the front end inner wall of the rear cover is formed with an internal thread, and the internal thread is screwed and fixed with the external thread, which has a simple structure and is easy to assemble.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the inner mold includes a lower seat and an upper cover, the upper cover and the lower seat are spliced ​​and fixed together to form the aforementioned second accommodating cavity, and the aforementioned slot is opened on the front end surface of the lower seat, with a simple structure and easy production and assembly.

[0013] As a preferred solution, a sealing gasket is sandwiched between the front end surface of the lower seat and the inner wall of the first accommodating cavity. The sealing gasket is provided with a through hole, which is connected between the slot hole and the embedding groove to achieve a better waterproof sealing effect.

[0014] As a preferred solution, the waterproof Type-C connector includes a connector body and a sealing ring, the plug interface is located at the front end of the connector body, the sealing ring is sleeved on the periphery of the front end of the connector body, and the sealing ring is located on the rear periphery of the slot and tightly fits with the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity to form a better waterproof sealing structure.

[0015] As a preferred solution, the shell includes a rear shell and a front seat body; the rear end of the rear shell is sealed with the connecting wire, and the front seat body is inlay-molded and fixed inside the front end of the rear shell. The aforementioned multiple insertion grooves are recessed rearward on the front end surface of the front seat body, and the multiple Pogo Pin terminals are all inlay-molded and fixed together with the front seat body, with a simple structure and good waterproof effect.

[0016] As a preferred solution, there are multiple magnets, and the multiple magnets are respectively located on the sides of the multiple Pogo Pin terminals. The multiple magnets are all inlaid and fixed with the front seat body to achieve a better magnetic fixing effect, making the connection more stable and reliable.

[0017] As a preferred solution, a positioning plate is embedded and fixed in the front seat body, and the multiple magnets and multiple PogoPin terminals are all fixed on the positioning plate, so that the structure is simple and the manufacturing is convenient and easy.

[0018] As a preferred solution, the plurality of insertion slots are arranged side by side and spaced apart in a transverse manner.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it can be seen from the above technical solution that:

[0020] By using a connecting wire to connect the Type-C female module and the Pogo Pin female module, Type-C to Pogo Pin can be converted to meet the needs of use. The Type-C female module is composed of an outer mold, an inner mold and a waterproof Type-C connector to achieve excellent waterproof properties, making signal transmission more stable and reliable. It can be used on outdoor equipment, expanding the scope of application.

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of an assembly perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3is a cross-sectional view of a Type-C female socket module in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a Pogo Pin female socket module in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the use status of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0028] 10. Connecting wire 11. Outer cover

[0029] 12, core wire 20, Type-C female module

[0030] 21. Outer mold 211. Front body

[0031] 212, rear cover 22, inner mold

[0032] 221, lower seat 222, upper cover

[0033] 23. Waterproof Type-C connector 231. Connector body

[0034] 232, sealing ring 24, sealing gasket

[0035] 241, through hole 201, first accommodating cavity

[0036] 202, groove 203, external thread

[0037] 204, internal thread 205, second accommodating chamber

[0038] 206, slot 207, plug interface

[0039] 30. Pogo Pin female module 31. Shell

[0040] 311, rear housing 312, front seat body

[0041] 313, positioning plate 32, magnet

[0042] 33. Pogo Pin terminal 301, insertion slot

[0043] 40. Type-C male module 50. Pogo Pin male module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it shows the specific structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, including a connecting line 10, a Type-C female socket module 20 and a Pogo Pin female socket module 30.

[0045] The connecting wire 10 includes an outer sheath 11 and a plurality of core wires 12 disposed in the outer sheath 11 .

[0046] The Type-C female socket module 20 is connected to one end of the connecting line 10 , and the Type-C female socket module 20 includes an outer mold 21 , an inner mold 22 and a waterproof Type-C connector 23 .

[0047] The outer mold 21 has a first accommodating cavity 201, and a groove 202 is formed at the front end of the outer mold 21, and the groove 202 is connected to the first accommodating cavity 201. The rear end of the outer mold 21 is sealed with the connecting line 10. Specifically, the outer mold 21 includes a front body 211 and a rear cover 212, and the rear cover 212 is screwed and fixed with the front body 211 to form the first accommodating cavity 201. The groove 202 is formed in a concave manner at the rear of the front face of the front body 211, which has a simple structure and is easy to assemble. In this embodiment, an external thread 203 is formed on the rear end outer wall of the front body 211, and an internal thread 204 is formed on the front end inner wall of the rear cover 212, and the internal thread 204 is screwed and fixed with the external thread 203.

[0048] The inner mold 22 is sealed and installed in the first accommodating cavity 201. The inner mold 22 has a second accommodating cavity 205. The front end of the inner mold 22 is provided with a slot 206. The slot 206 is connected to the second accommodating cavity 205 and is connected to the embedded groove 202 in front and back. The rear end of the inner mold 22 is sealed and matched with the connecting line 10. Specifically, the inner mold 22 includes a lower seat 221 and an upper cover 222. The upper cover 222 and the lower seat 221 are spliced ​​and fixed together to form the aforementioned second accommodating cavity 205. The aforementioned slot 206 is provided on the front end surface of the lower seat 221. The structure is simple and the manufacturing and assembly are convenient. In this embodiment, a sealing gasket 24 is sandwiched between the front end surface of the lower seat 221 and the inner wall of the first accommodating cavity 201. The sealing gasket 24 is provided with a through hole 241. The through hole 241 is connected between the slot 206 and the embedded groove 202 to achieve a better waterproof sealing effect.

[0049] The waterproof Type-C connector 23 is sealed and installed in the second accommodating cavity 205. The front end of the waterproof Type-C connector 23 has an insertion port 207, and the insertion port 207 is connected to the slot 206 in a front-to-back manner. The rear end of the waterproof Type-C connector 23 is electrically connected to the core wire 12 at one end of the connecting line 10. Specifically, the waterproof Type-C connector 23 includes a connector body 231 and a sealing ring 232. The insertion port 207 is located at the front end of the connector body 231, and the sealing ring 232 is sleeved on the front periphery of the connector body 231. The sealing ring 232 is located on the rear periphery of the slot 206 and is tightly matched with the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity 205 to form a better waterproof sealing structure.

[0050] The Pogo Pin female socket module 30 is connected to the other end of the connecting line 10, and the Pogo Pin female socket module 30 includes a shell 31, a magnet 32 ​​and a plurality of Pogo Pin terminals 33; the front end of the shell 31 is recessed with a plurality of insertion slots 301, and the rear end of the shell 31 is sealed with the connecting line 10; the magnet 32 ​​is arranged in the shell 31 and is close to the plurality of insertion slots 301; the plurality of Pogo Pin terminals 33 are inlaid and fixed together with the shell 31, and the front ends of the plurality of Pogo Pin terminals 33 are respectively exposed in the plurality of insertion slots 301, and the rear ends of the plurality of Pogo Pin terminals 33 are electrically connected to the core wire 12 at the other end of the connecting line 10.

[0051] In this embodiment, the multiple insertion slots 301 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The housing 31 includes a rear housing 311 and a front seat body 312; the rear end of the rear housing 311 is sealed with the connecting wire 10, and the front seat body 312 is fixed to the front end of the rear housing 311 by inlay molding. The aforementioned multiple insertion slots 301 are formed by being recessed at the rear of the front end of the front seat body 312, and the multiple PogoPin terminals 33 are all fixed to the front seat body 312 by inlay molding. The structure is simple, the waterproof sealing effect is good, and the manufacturing is easy. In addition, there are multiple magnets 32, and the multiple magnets 32 are respectively located on the sides of the multiple Pogo Pin terminals 33. The multiple magnets 32 are all fixed to the front seat body 312 by inlay molding to achieve a better magnetic attraction and fixing effect, making the connection more stable and reliable. In addition, a positioning plate 313 is embedded and fixed in the front seat body 312, and the multiple magnets 32 and the multiple Pogo Pin terminals 33 are all fixed on the positioning plate 313, so that the multiple magnets 32 and the multiple Pogo Pin terminals 33 are embedded and fixed with the front seat body 312 at the same time, making the structure simple and easy to manufacture.

[0052] The production and assembly of this embodiment are described in detail as follows:

[0053] When making and assembling the Type-C female socket module 20, first, pass one end of the connecting wire 10 through the rear cover 212 from back to front, and weld the core wire 12 of one end of the connecting wire 10 to the waterproof Type-C connector 23 for electrical connection. Next, place the waterproof Type-C connector 23 on the lower seat 221, and assemble and fix the upper cover 222 and the lower seat 221 together to form an inner mold 22, so that the waterproof Type-C connector 23 is sealed and fixed in the inner mold 22. Next, fit the sealing gasket 24 on the front end surface of the inner mold 22, and insert the inner mold 22 into the front main body 211 from back to front, and then screw the rear cover 212 and the front main body 211 together for fixation.

[0054] When making and assembling the Pogo Pin female socket module 30, first, multiple magnets 32 and multiple Pogo Pin terminals 33 are fixed on the positioning plate 313, and then the positioning plate 313, multiple magnets 32 and multiple Pogo Pin terminals 33 fixed together are placed in an injection mold for injection molding of the front seat body 312, so that the positioning plate 313, multiple magnets 32 and multiple Pogo Pin terminals 33 are all embedded and fixed with the front seat body 312, and then, the core wire 12 at the other end of the connecting wire 10 is welded to each Pogo Pin terminal 33 to be electrically connected, so as to obtain a semi-finished product, and then, the semi-finished product is placed in another injection mold for injection molding of the rear shell 311, so that the rear shell 311 is embedded and fixed with the front seat body 312 and the connecting wire 10 to form a good waterproof sealing structure.

[0055] When using, Figure 5 As shown, the Type-C male module 40 and the Type-C female module 20 are symmetrically connected, and the Pogo Pin male module 50 and the Pogo Pin female module 30 are plugged in and fixed by magnetic attraction and connected.

[0056] The design focus of the present invention is: by using a connecting wire to connect between the Type-C female socket module and the Pogo Pin female socket module, Type-C to Pogo Pin can be converted to meet the needs of use, and the Type-C female socket module is composed of an outer mold, an inner mold and a waterproof Type-C connector to achieve good waterproof properties, making signal transmission more stable and reliable, and can be applied to outdoor equipment, expanding the scope of application.

[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any slight modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device, characterized in that: Includes connecting cable, Type-C female socket module and Pogo Pin female socket module; The Type-C female seat module is connected to one end of the connecting line, and the Type-C female seat module includes an outer mold, an inner mold and a waterproof Type-C connector; the outer mold has a first accommodating cavity, the front end of the outer mold is provided with an embedding groove, the embedding groove is connected to the first accommodating cavity, and the rear end of the outer mold is sealed with the connecting line; the inner mold is sealed and installed in the first accommodating cavity, the inner mold has a second accommodating cavity, the front end of the inner mold is provided with a slot, the slot is connected to the second accommodating cavity and is connected to the embedding groove front and back, and the rear end of the inner mold is sealed with the connecting line; the waterproof Type-C connector The waterproof Type-C connector is sealed and installed in the second accommodating cavity. The front end of the waterproof Type-C connector has an insertion interface, which is connected to the slot hole front and back. The rear end of the waterproof Type-C connector is electrically connected to one end of the connecting line. The outer mold includes a front body and a rear cover body, which is screwed and fixed with the front body to form the aforementioned first accommodating cavity. The aforementioned embedded groove is formed by being concavely arranged at the rear of the front end surface of the front body. The inner mold includes a lower seat and an upper cover, which are spliced ​​and fixed with the lower seat up and down to form the aforementioned second accommodating cavity. The aforementioned slot is opened on the front end surface of the lower seat. The Pogo Pin female socket module is connected to the other end of the connecting line, and the Pogo Pin female socket module includes a shell, a magnet and a plurality of Pogo Pin terminals; the front end of the shell is recessed with a plurality of insertion slots, and the rear end of the shell is sealed with the connecting line; the magnet is arranged in the shell and close to the plurality of insertion slots; the plurality of Pogo Pin terminals are fixed together with the shell by inlay molding, the front ends of the plurality of Pogo Pin terminals are respectively exposed in the plurality of insertion slots, and the rear ends of the plurality of Pogo Pin terminals are electrically connected to the other end of the connecting line.

2. The Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end outer wall of the front main body is formed with an external thread, and the front end inner wall of the rear cover body is formed with an internal thread, and the internal thread is screwed and connected with the external thread for fixing.

3. The Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is sandwiched between the front end surface of the lower seat and the inner wall of the first accommodating cavity. A through hole is opened on the sealing gasket, and the through hole is communicated between the slot hole and the embedding groove.

4. The Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof Type-C connector includes a connector body and a sealing ring. The plug interface is located at the front end of the connector body. The sealing ring is sleeved on the periphery of the front end of the connector body. The sealing ring is located on the rear periphery of the slot and fits tightly with the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity.

5. The Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell includes a rear shell and a front seat body; the rear end of the rear shell is sealed with the connecting wire, and the front seat body is inlay-molded and fixed inside the front end of the rear shell. The aforementioned multiple insertion grooves are recessed rearwardly on the front end surface of the front seat body, and the multiple Pogo Pin terminals are all inlay-molded and fixed together with the front seat body.

6. The Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are multiple magnets, each of which is located beside each of the multiple Pogo Pin terminals. The multiple magnets are all inlaid and fixed with the front seat body.

7. The Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A positioning plate is embedded and fixed in the front seat body, and the multiple magnets and multiple Pogo Pin terminals are all fixed on the positioning plate.

8. The Type-C to Pogo Pin connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of insertion slots are arranged side by side and spaced apart in a transverse direction.

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