A computer connection port

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of conductive connection, and particularly relates to a computer connection port, which includes a port body, connection terminals, a self-adjusting component, and a cover; a square connection groove for connecting with a network cable head is provided at one end of the port body; there are multiple connection terminals, which are arranged side by side on the port body; each connection terminal includes a fixed section, an elastic section, and a contact section. The fixed section is arranged along a first direction and fixed to the port body. The elastic section is spirally arranged along a third direction, and both ends are respectively connected to one end of the fixed section and the contact section; the cover is fixed to the port body and presses against the center of the elastic section. The elastic section of the connection terminal is arranged in a helically extending structure. During the insertion process, the self-adjusting component deforms it, and then the contact section deflects to avoid contacting the network cable head and causing wear. After the insertion is completed, the elastic section restores its deformation so that the contact section contacts the network cable head to ensure the connection effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of conductive connection, and particularly relates to a computer connection port. Background Art

[0002] A computer connection port generally refers to an interface between a computer and an external device or network, allowing data transmission and communication. Multiple terminals are provided inside the computer port, that is, the metal contact points in the network interface, for making electrical connection with the inserted network cable head for data transmission. During the process of plugging and unplugging the network cable head at the end of the network cable with the computer port, it will frictionally contact the terminals inside the port, causing frictional wear to the terminals and affecting the service life of the port. And for easy plugging and unplugging, there is usually a clearance fit between the computer port and the network cable head. When the network cable is affected by external forces, it will cause wear to the terminals through the network cable head, and even cause deformation of some terminals, affecting the service life of the port. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides a computer connection port to solve the problem that the existing ports are prone to wear and deformation when connected to the network cable head, affecting their service life.

[0004] The following technical solutions are adopted for a computer connection port of the present invention:

[0005] A computer connection port includes a port body, connection terminals, a self-adjusting component and a cover; a square connection slot for connecting with the network cable head is provided at one end of the port body, and the direction in which the port body is inserted into the network cable head is the first direction; there are multiple connection terminals, arranged side by side on the port body, and their arrangement direction is the second direction; the connection terminals include a fixed section, an elastic section and a contact section. The fixed section is arranged along the first direction and fixed to the port body. The elastic section is spirally arranged along the third direction, and both ends are respectively connected to one end of the fixed section and the contact section. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other pairwise; the contact section and the fixed section are coplanar along the center lines of their respective extension directions, and the contact section and the fixed section are located on the same side of the elastic section in the first direction. The contact section is inclined and the end connected to the elastic section is closer to the fixed section than the other end; the cover is fixed to the port body, and presses against the side of the elastic section away from the fixed section in the third direction, and the pressing position is the center of the elastic section; the self-adjusting component is inserted between adjacent turns of the elastic section from the side of the elastic section away from the contact section during the process of inserting the network cable head into the connection slot, and disengages from the elastic section after the network cable head is inserted into the connection slot.

[0006] Optionally, a spring piece for contacting the network cable head is installed on the side wall of the connection slot. The spring piece is extruded and elongated in the first direction during the insertion process of the network cable head into the connection slot, and restores its deformation after the network cable head is inserted into the connection slot; the self-adjusting component includes a first push rod and a pull rope. The first push rod is slidably installed on the port body in the first direction and is located on the side of the elastic section away from the contact section; the first push rod is connected to the spring piece by the pull rope, and drives the first push rod to move and insert between two adjacent turns of the elastic section when the spring piece is extruded and elongated, so that the side of the elastic section away from the contact section moves away from the fixed section, and the contact section approaches the fixed section; until the spring piece restores its deformation, the elastic section restores its deformation and pushes the first push rod out.

[0007] Optionally, the side of the first push rod close to the elastic section is a wedge-shaped surface, and the first push rod simultaneously pushes the elastic sections of multiple connection terminals.

[0008] Optionally, there are two spring pieces, which are respectively located on the two side walls of the connection slot in the second direction; there are two pull ropes, and each pull rope is respectively connected to a spring piece and one end of the first push rod in the second direction.

[0009] Optionally, a computer connection port further includes a compensation component, which includes a second push rod, an adjustment column and a transmission unit. The second push rod is slidably installed on the port body in the first direction and is located on the side of the elastic section close to the contact section; the adjustment column is rotatably installed on the port body, and when rotating, it pushes the second push rod to move and insert between two adjacent turns of the elastic section through the transmission unit, so that the side of the elastic section close to the contact section moves away from the fixed section in the third direction, and further makes the contact section move away from the fixed section in the third direction.

[0010] Optionally, the transmission unit includes a rack and a gear. The rack is arranged in the first direction and is fixedly connected to the second push rod; the gear is coaxially and fixedly connected to the adjustment column and meshes with the rack; the adjustment column is threadedly connected to the port body, and drives the second push rod to move when rotating through the meshing of the gear and the rack.

[0011] Optionally, the end of the second push rod close to the elastic section is a wedge-shaped surface.

[0012] Optionally, a plurality of terminal slots extending in the first direction are provided in the port body, and the plurality of terminal slots are arranged at intervals in the second direction. The fixed section of each connection terminal is correspondingly installed in a terminal slot.

[0013] Optionally, a first sliding groove for guiding the sliding of the first push rod is provided on the side wall of the connection slot.

[0014] Optionally, a second sliding groove for guiding the sliding of the second push rod is provided in the port body.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The computer connection port of the present invention utilizes the deformation at the elastic section of the connection terminal to cause the contact section to deflect towards the fixed section side during the insertion process of the network cable head into the connection slot, avoiding contact between the contact section and the network cable head during the insertion process and causing wear. After the network cable head is inserted into the connection slot, the elastic section resumes deformation, enabling the contact section to contact the network cable head and ensuring the connection effect. This connection method can reduce the wear of the connection terminal and extend its service life.

[0016] Furthermore, since the elastic section is a structure that spirally extends along the third direction, it has a certain amount of telescopic allowance in the third direction and can adapt to the deformation or fluctuation between the contact section and the network cable head in the third direction. Moreover, both ends of the elastic section are respectively connected to the fixed section and the contact section. When there is stress or fluctuation in the second direction between the contact section and the network cable head, the elastic section can perform elastic compensation for the movement of the contact section by further coiling or releasing. Compared with directly fixedly connecting one end of the contact section to the port body in the prior art, it can withstand greater external force fluctuations and has a longer service life.

[0017] Furthermore, the second push rod is located on the side of the elastic section close to the contact section. By rotating the adjusting column to move the second push rod into the space between two adjacent turns of the elastic section, the side of the elastic section close to the contact section can drive the contact section to move away from the fixed section in the third direction, making the contact between the contact section and the network cable head closer and ensuring the connection effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of a computer connection port of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a split schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of a computer connection port of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of an embodiment of a computer connection port of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 For Figure 3 the enlarged schematic diagram at A in

[0023] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the port body in an embodiment of a computer connection port of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of a connection terminal in an embodiment of a computer connection port of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a compensation component in an embodiment of a computer connection port of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a self - adjusting component in an embodiment of a computer connection port of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 100, port body; 110, elastic piece; 120, terminal slot; 130, first chute; 140, second chute; 200, connection terminal; 210, fixed section; 220, elastic section; 230, contact section; 300, compensation component; 310, second push rod; 320, adjusting column; 331, rack; 332, gear; 400, self - adjusting component; 410, first push rod; 420, pulling rope; 500, cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0029] An embodiment of a computer connection port of the present invention is used to connect with a network cable head, as Figures 1 to 8 shown, and includes a port body 100, a connection terminal 200, a self - adjusting component 400, and a cover 500.

[0030] One end of the port body 100 is provided with a square connection slot for connecting with the network cable head, and the direction in which the port body 100 is inserted into the network cable head is the first direction.

[0031] There are multiple connection terminals 200, which are arranged side by side on the port body 100, and their arrangement direction is the second direction; the connection terminal 200 includes a fixed section 210, an elastic section 220 and a contact section 230. The fixed section 210 is arranged along the first direction and fixed to the port body 100. The elastic section 220 is spirally arranged along the third direction, and both ends are respectively connected to one end of the fixed section 210 and the contact section 230. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other in pairs; the contact section 230 and the fixed section 210 are coplanar along the center lines of their respective extension directions, and the contact section 230 and the fixed section 210 are located on the same side of the elastic section 220 in the first direction. The contact section 230 is inclined and the end connected to the elastic section 220 is closer to the fixed section 210 than the other end. The end far from the elastic section 220 extends into the connection slot for contacting the network cable head to achieve electrical connection.

[0032] The cover 500 is fixed to the port body 100 and presses against the side of the elastic section 220 far from the fixed section 210 in the third direction, and the pressing position is at the central position of the elastic section 220 in the first direction.

[0033] A spring piece 110 for contacting the network cable head is installed on the side wall of the connection slot. The spring piece 110 is extruded and elongated along the first direction during the insertion process of the network cable head into the connection slot, and restores its deformation after the network cable head is inserted into the connection slot. Specifically, one end of the spring piece 110 close to the network cable head in the first direction is fixed to the side wall of the connection slot, and the other end in the first direction can slide along the side wall of the connection slot. The middle part of the spring piece 110 protrudes towards the center of the connection slot; a groove adapted to the shape of the spring piece 110 is provided on the network cable head. During the insertion process of the network cable head into the connection slot, the middle part of the spring piece 110 is pushed to move the other end in the first direction until the network cable head is inserted into the connection slot, and the groove corresponds to the spring piece 110, and the spring piece 110 restores its deformation in the groove.

[0034] The self-adjusting component 400 is inserted between two adjacent turns of the elastic section 220 from the side of the elastic section 220 far from the contact section 230 during the insertion process of the network cable head into the connection slot, and is separated from the elastic section 220 after the network cable head is inserted into the connection slot.

[0035] By using the deformation at the elastic section 220 of the connection terminal 200, the contact section 230 deflects towards the side close to the fixed section 210 during the insertion process of the network cable head into the connection slot, avoiding contact between the contact section 230 and the network cable head during the insertion process and causing wear. After the network cable head is inserted into the connection slot, the elastic section 220 restores its deformation so that the contact section 230 contacts the network cable head, ensuring the connection effect. This connection method can reduce the wear of the connection terminal 200 and extend its service life.

[0036] Further, since the elastic section 220 is a structure spirally extending in the third direction, it has a certain amount of telescopic margin in the third direction and can adapt to the deformation or fluctuation in the third direction between the contact section 230 and the network cable head. Moreover, both ends of the elastic section 220 are respectively connected to the fixed section 210 and the contact section 230. When there is stress or fluctuation in the second direction between the contact section 230 and the network cable head, the elastic section 220 can perform elastic compensation for the movement of the contact section 230 by further winding or releasing. Compared with the prior art where one end of the contact section 230 is directly fixedly connected to the port body 100, it can withstand greater external force fluctuations and has a longer service life.

[0037] In this embodiment, the self-adjusting component 400 includes a first push rod 410 and a pull rope 420. The first push rod 410 is slidably mounted on the port body 100 in the first direction and is located on the side of the elastic section 220 away from the contact section 230. Specifically, a first sliding groove 130 for guiding the sliding of the first push rod 410 is formed on the side wall of the connection groove. The first push rod 410 is connected to the movable end of the elastic piece 110 in the first direction through the pull rope 420, and when the elastic piece 110 is squeezed and elongated, it drives the first push rod 410 to move and insert between two adjacent turns of the elastic section 220, so that the side of the elastic section 220 away from the contact section 230 moves away from the fixed section 210, and the contact section 230 deflects towards the side close to the fixed section 210, avoiding contact between the contact section 230 and the network cable head during the plugging process and causing wear. Until the elastic piece 110 resumes deformation, the elastic section 220 resumes deformation and pushes the first push rod 410 out, so that the contact section 230 contacts the network cable head.

[0038] In this embodiment, the side of the first push rod 410 close to the elastic section 220 is a wedge-shaped surface to facilitate the insertion of the first push rod 410 between two adjacent turns of the elastic section 220. Specifically, both side surfaces of the first push rod 410 in the third direction are inclined surfaces, and the two inclined surfaces are closest at the end of the first push rod 410 close to the elastic section 220. The first push rod 410 simultaneously pushes against the elastic sections 220 of multiple connection terminals 200.

[0039] In this embodiment, there are two elastic pieces 110, which are respectively located on two side walls of the connection groove in the second direction. There are two pull ropes 420, and each pull rope 420 is respectively connected to an elastic piece 110 and one end of the first push rod 410 in the second direction. The two pull ropes 420 act together to make both ends of the first push rod 410 move synchronously.

[0040] In this embodiment, a computer connection port further includes a compensation component 300. The compensation component 300 includes a second push rod 310, an adjustment column 320, and a transmission unit. The second push rod 310 is slidably mounted on the port body 100 along a first direction and is located on the side of the elastic section 220 close to the contact section 230. Specifically, a second chute 140 for guiding the sliding of the second push rod 310 is formed in the port body 100. The adjustment column 320 is rotatably mounted on the port body 100 and, when rotating, pushes the second push rod 310 through the transmission unit to move and insert between two adjacent turns of the elastic section 220, so that the side of the elastic section 220 close to the contact section 230 moves away from the fixed section 210 in a third direction, and further the contact section 230 moves away from the fixed section 210 in the third direction, thereby making the contact between the contact section 230 and the network cable head closer. As the connection time increases, the contact position between the contact section 230 and the network cable head is prone to looseness, resulting in poor connection and further affecting signal transmission. Since the second push rod 310 is located on the side of the elastic section 220 close to the contact section 230, by rotating the adjustment column 320 to make the second push rod 310 move and insert between two adjacent turns of the elastic section 220, the side of the elastic section 220 close to the contact section 230 can drive the contact section 230 to move away from the fixed section 210 in the third direction, making the contact between the contact section 230 and the network cable head closer and ensuring the connection effect.

[0041] In this embodiment, the transmission unit includes a rack 331 and a gear 332. The rack 331 is arranged along the first direction and is fixedly connected to the second push rod 310. The gear 332 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the adjustment column 320 and meshes with the rack 331. The adjustment column 320 is threadedly connected to the port body 100 and drives the second push rod 310 to move when rotating through the meshing of the gear 332 and the rack 331. In some other embodiments, the transmission unit can be replaced by a friction wheel fixed to the adjustment column 320 and a friction plate fixed to the second push rod 310.

[0042] In this embodiment, the end of the second push rod 310 close to the elastic section 220 is a wedge-shaped surface, and the second push rod 310 simultaneously pushes the elastic sections 220 of multiple connection terminals 200.

[0043] In this embodiment, a plurality of terminal slots 120 extending along the first direction are formed in the port body 100. The plurality of terminal slots 120 are arranged at intervals along a second direction, and the fixed section 210 of each connection terminal 200 is correspondingly installed in a terminal slot 120.

[0044] In this embodiment, a card slot is further provided outside the port body 100, and an elastic clamping block adapted to the card slot is provided on the network cable head. During the insertion process of the network cable head into the port body 100, the elastic clamping block is squeezed and deformed until the network cable head is completely inserted into the port body 100. The elastic clamping block is clamped in the card slot to prevent the network cable head from detaching from the port body 100. This structure is a conventional setting in the prior art and is not shown in detail in the drawings.

[0045] When a computer connection port of the present invention is in use, the network cable head is inserted into the connection slot along the first direction. During the insertion process, the network cable head pushes the elastic sheet 110 to deform and elongate in the first direction. The elastic sheet 110 drives the first push rod 410 to move along the first direction towards the side close to the elastic section 220 through the pull rope 420, and pushes the part of the elastic section 220 located on the side away from the fixed section 210 in the third direction further away from the fixed section 210. Since the cover 500 presses against the side of the elastic section 220 away from the fixed section 210 in the third direction, and the pressing position is the center of the elastic section 220, the side of the elastic section 220 connected to the contact section 230 approaches the fixed section 210, so that during the insertion process of the network cable head into the connection slot, the contact between the contact section 230 and the network cable head can be reduced, and its friction and wear can be reduced. When the network cable head is completely inserted into the connection slot, the elastic clamping block on the network cable head cooperates with the card slot outside the port body 100, and the elastic sheet 110 cooperates with the groove on the side wall of the network cable head. The elastic sheet 110 restores its deformation, causing the pull rope 420 to become slack, allowing the first push rod 410 to be pushed out under the action of the restored deformation of the elastic section 220, and the contact section 230 to return to its initial state and contact the network cable head.

[0046] As the contact time increases, the contact between the contact section 230 and the network cable head is likely to become loose. The adjusting column 320 can be appropriately rotated. The adjusting column 320 drives the second push rod 310 to insert between two adjacent turns of the elastic section 220 through the transmission unit, so that the side of the elastic section 220 close to the contact section 230 is farther away from the fixed section 210 in the third direction, and further the contact section 230 is farther away from the fixed section 210 in the third direction, thereby making the contact between the contact section 230 and the network cable head closer.

[0047] By providing the elastic section 220, the inclination degree of the contact section 230 can be adjusted when inserting into two adjacent turns on both sides of the elastic section 220, so that the contact situation between the contact section 230 and the network cable head can be adaptively adjusted. The operation is simple and the flexibility is good.

[0048] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A computer connection port, characterized in that: It comprises a port body, a connecting terminal, a self-adjusting component and a cover; a square connecting groove for connecting with a network cable head is provided at one end of the port body, and the direction of plugging the port body and the network cable head is a first direction; there are a plurality of connecting terminals, which are arranged side by side on the port body, and the arrangement direction thereof is a second direction; the connecting terminal comprises a fixed section, an elastic section and a contact section, the fixed section is arranged along the first direction and fixed to the port body, the elastic section is spirally arranged along the third direction, and the two ends are respectively connected to one end of the fixed section and the contact section, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to the third direction in pairs; the contact section and the fixed section are coplanar with the center lines along their respective extension directions, and the contact section and the fixed section are located on the same side of the elastic section in the first direction, the contact section is inclinedly arranged, and one end connected to the elastic section is closer to the fixed section than the other end; the cover is fixed to the port body, and in the third direction, it is pressed on the side of the elastic section away from the fixed section, and the pressing point is the center of the elastic section; the self-adjusting component is inserted between two adjacent circles of the elastic section from the side of the elastic section away from the contact section during the plugging process of the network cable head and the connecting groove, and is separated from the elastic section after the plugging of the network cable head and the connecting groove is completed; A spring sheet for contacting the network cable head is installed on the side wall of the connecting groove. The spring sheet is squeezed and stretched along the first direction during the plugging process of the network cable head and the connecting groove, and recovers its deformation after the plugging of the network cable head and the connecting groove is completed; the self-adjusting component includes a first push rod and a pull rope. The first push rod is slidably installed on the port body along the first direction, and is located on the side of the elastic section away from the contact section; the first push rod is connected to the spring sheet by the pull rope, and when the spring sheet is squeezed and stretched, it drives the first push rod to move and insert between two adjacent circles of the elastic section, so that the side of the elastic section away from the contact section is away from the fixed section, and the contact section is close to the fixed section; until the spring sheet recovers its deformation, the elastic section recovers its deformation to push the first push rod out.

2. A computer connection port according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side of the first push rod close to the elastic section is a wedge-shaped surface, and the first push rod pushes the elastic sections of a plurality of connection terminals simultaneously.

3. A computer connection port according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two spring sheets, which are respectively located on two side walls of the connecting groove in the second direction; there are two pull ropes, each of which is respectively connected to a spring sheet and one end of the first push rod in the second direction.

4. A computer connection port according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a compensation component, which includes a second push rod, an adjusting column and a transmission unit. The second push rod is slidably installed on the port body along the first direction and is located on the side of the elastic section close to the contact section. The adjusting column is rotatably installed on the port body, and when rotating, the second push rod is pushed by the transmission unit to move and insert between two adjacent circles of the elastic section, so that the side of the elastic section close to the contact section is away from the fixed section in the third direction, and then the contact section is away from the fixed section in the third direction.

5. A computer connection port according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission unit includes a rack and a gear, the rack is arranged along the first direction and fixedly connected to the second push rod; the gear is coaxial with and fixedly connected to the adjusting column, and meshes with the rack; the adjusting column is threadedly connected to the port body, and when rotating, the second push rod is driven to move through the meshing of the gear and the rack.

6. A computer connection port according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the second push rod close to the elastic section is a wedge-shaped surface.

7. A computer connection port according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of terminal slots extending along a first direction are provided in the port body, the plurality of terminal slots are arranged at intervals along a second direction, and a fixed section of each connecting terminal is correspondingly installed in a terminal slot.

8. A computer connection port according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first sliding groove for guiding the first push rod to slide is arranged on the side wall of the connecting groove.

9. A computer connection port according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second sliding groove for guiding the second push rod to slide is arranged in the port body.

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