Data line storage structure

Abstract

The invention discloses a data line storage structure, which comprises an upper cover, a lower cover, a turntable, a fixed seat, a first terminal strip, a second terminal strip, a locking assembly, a rotating shaft, a spring and a data line, the data line is arranged on the turntable and is electrically connected with the first terminal strip; the first terminal strip is arranged on the fixed seat; the fixed seat is arranged on the turntable; the rotating shaft is arranged on the upper cover, and the rotating disc is arranged between the upper cover and the lower cover and arranged on the rotating shaft in a sleeving mode. The second terminal strip is arranged on the lower cover and is electrically connected with the first terminal strip; the locking assembly is arranged on the lower cover and used for being matched with the fixing base to lock the rotating disc. One end of the spring is arranged on the turntable, and the other end of the spring sleeves the rotating shaft. According to the invention, the first terminal strip is arranged on the fixed seat, and the second terminal strip is arranged in the lower cover to replace an existing circuit board and connector structure, so that the process is simplified, the material cost and the labor cost are reduced, and poor production is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to a data line storage structure. Background Art

[0002] The data cable is usually long and inconvenient to carry. To solve this defect, the data cable can usually be designed into a reel-type storage data cable. Users need to retract the data cable, and the device for reeling the data cable is usually provided with a spring to automatically retract the data cable.

[0003] For the TYPE-C data cable storage structure, in order to achieve connection with back-end devices, such as chargers, tablets, computers, etc., the TYPE-C connector is usually arranged in the storage structure in the form of a circuit board + connector (a battery holder composed of a plastic body and a terminal row). The process of the circuit board + connector structure is relatively complicated, the material and labor costs are high, and it is easy to cause production defects.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art still needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a data cable storage structure to solve the problems of complex process and high cost caused by the existing TYPE-C data cable storage structure using a circuit board + connector structure to achieve electrical connection between the data cable and the back-end device.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A data cable storage structure, comprising: an upper cover, a lower cover, a rotating disk, a fixing seat, a first terminal row, a second terminal row, a locking assembly, a rotating shaft, a spring and a data cable;

[0008] The data line is arranged on the rotating disk and is electrically connected to the first terminal row;

[0009] The first terminal row is arranged on the fixing seat; the fixing seat is arranged on the rotating disk;

[0010] The rotating shaft is arranged on the upper cover, and the rotating disk is arranged between the upper cover and the lower cover and sleeved on the rotating shaft;

[0011] The second terminal row is arranged on the lower cover and is electrically connected to the first terminal row;

[0012] The locking assembly is arranged on the lower cover and is used to cooperate with the fixing seat to lock the turntable;

[0013] One end of the mainspring is arranged on the rotating disk, and the other end of the mainspring is sleeved on the rotating shaft.

[0014] According to a further configuration of the present invention, the second terminal row is embedded in the lower cover to form a whole with the lower cover.

[0015] According to a further configuration of the present invention, a receiving groove is provided on the front side of the fixing base, and the first terminal row is embedded in the receiving groove and forms a whole with the fixing base.

[0016] According to a further configuration of the present invention, a fence structure is provided on the back of the fixing seat, and the terminals of the first terminal row are located between the fence structures; and avoidance holes are provided at positions of the rotating disk corresponding to the fence structures.

[0017] According to a further configuration of the present invention, the first terminal row is a ring structure.

[0018] According to a further configuration of the present invention, the locking assembly comprises: a clamping spring, a swing arm and a clamping position; a plurality of first clamping grooves are arranged at intervals on the edge of the fixing seat;

[0019] The clamping spring is clamped with the lower cover;

[0020] The swing arm is rotatably connected to the lower cover and abuts against the clamping spring; wherein the swing arm is provided with a protrusion adapted to the first clamping groove;

[0021] The latch is rotatably connected to the lower cover and is disposed opposite to the swing arm;

[0022] A surface of the clamping position close to the swing arm is provided with a plurality of first limiting parts, and a surface of the swing arm close to the clamping position is provided with a second limiting part matched with the first limiting part.

[0023] According to a further configuration of the present invention, the rotating shaft is a metal rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is formed on the upper cover by injection molding.

[0024] According to a further configuration of the present invention, the turntable includes: a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, a third mounting portion and a fourth mounting portion;

[0025] The mainspring is accommodated in the first mounting portion, and one end of the mainspring is connected to the third mounting portion;

[0026] The first mounting portion is provided with a first notch, the second mounting portion is provided with a second notch, and the first notch and the second notch form a fixing groove;

[0027] One end of the data cable connected to the turntable is provided with a buckle portion, and the buckle portion is buckled with the fixing groove;

[0028] The fourth mounting portion is located at one side of the third mounting portion and is spaced apart from the second mounting portion.

[0029] According to a further configuration of the present invention, the second terminal row includes a positive terminal, a ground terminal, a detection terminal and a data terminal.

[0030] A further configuration of the present invention further includes a nameplate, wherein the nameplate is arranged at the bottom of the lower cover.

[0031] The present invention provides a data cable storage structure, which includes: an upper cover, a lower cover, a turntable, a fixed seat, a first terminal row, a second terminal row, a locking assembly, a rotating shaft, a spring and a data cable; the data cable is arranged on the turntable and electrically connected to the first terminal row; the first terminal row is arranged on the fixed seat; the fixed seat is arranged on the turntable; the rotating shaft is arranged on the upper cover, the turntable is arranged between the upper cover and the lower cover, and is sleeved on the rotating shaft; the second terminal row is arranged on the lower cover and is electrically connected to the first terminal row; the locking assembly is arranged on the lower cover, and is used to cooperate with the fixed seat to lock the turntable; one end of the spring is arranged on the turntable, and the other end of the spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The present invention simplifies the process, reduces material costs and labor costs, and reduces the problem of poor production caused by complex processes by arranging the first terminal row on the fixed seat to replace the existing circuit board + connector structure, and arranging the second terminal row in the lower cover to replace the existing circuit board + connector structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary personnel in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the data line storage structure in the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the data line storage structure of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 The internal structure of the data line storage structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 .

[0036] Figure 4 The internal structure of the data line storage structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0037] Figure 5It is a structural schematic diagram of the turntable in the present invention.

[0038] Figure 6 The internal structure of the data line storage structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 3 .

[0039] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lower cover in the present invention.

[0040] Figure 8 The internal structure of the data line storage structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 4 .

[0041] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing seat in the present invention.

[0042] The marks in the accompanying drawings are: 1. upper cover; 2. lower cover; 21. first mounting post; 22. second mounting post; 23. second slot; 3. turntable; 31. avoidance hole; 32. first mounting part; 33. second mounting part; 34. third mounting part; 35. fourth mounting part; 36. fixing groove; 4. fixing seat; 41. accommodating groove; 42. fence structure; 43. first slot; 5. first terminal row; 6. second terminal row; 7. locking assembly; 71. retaining spring; 72. swing arm; 721. protrusion; 722. second limiting part; 73. positioning; 731. first limiting part; 8. rotating shaft; 9. spring; 10. data cable; 101. buckle part; 11. nameplate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The present invention provides a data line storage structure. To make the purpose, technical solution and effect of the present invention clearer and more specific, the present invention is further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0044] In the embodiments and the scope of the patent application, unless the text specifically defines the article, "a", "an", "the" and "the" may also include plural forms. If there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0045] It should be further understood that the wording "comprising" used in the specification of the present invention refers to the presence of the features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when an element is said to be "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there can also be an intermediate element. In addition, the "connection" or "coupling" used here can include wireless connection or wireless coupling. The wording "and / or" used here includes all or any unit and all combinations of one or more items listed in association.

[0046] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art in the art to which the present invention belongs. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be understood to have meanings consistent with the meanings in the context of the prior art, and will not be interpreted with idealized or overly formal meanings unless specifically defined as herein.

[0047] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in the field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0048] Please also see Figures 1 to 9 , the present invention provides a preferred embodiment of a data line storage structure.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the present invention provides a data cable storage structure, which includes: an upper cover 1, a lower cover 2, a rotating disk 3, a fixing seat 4, a first terminal row 5, a second terminal row 6, a locking assembly 7, a rotating shaft 8, a spring 9 and a data cable 10. The data cable 10 is arranged on the rotating disk 3 and is electrically connected to the first terminal row 5; the first terminal row 5 is arranged on the fixing seat 4; the fixing seat 4 is arranged on the rotating disk 3; the rotating shaft 8 is arranged on the upper cover 1, the rotating disk 3 is arranged between the upper cover 1 and the lower cover 2, and is sleeved on the rotating shaft 8; the second terminal row 6 is arranged on the lower cover 2 and is electrically connected to the first terminal row 5; the locking assembly 7 is arranged on the lower cover 2, and is used to cooperate with the fixing seat 4 to lock the rotating disk 3; one end of the spring 9 is arranged on the rotating disk 3, and the other end of the spring 9 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 8.

[0050] Specifically, the first terminal row 5 is installed on the fixing seat 4, which can realize the function of circuit board + connector, and the second terminal row 6 is arranged in the lower cover 2, which can also realize the function of circuit board + connector. The first terminal row 5 is electrically connected to the terminals corresponding to the second terminal row 6, and one end of the data line 10 is electrically connected to the first terminal row 5, so that the connection between the data line 10 and the second terminal row 6 can be realized. The data line 10 can be a TYPE-C data line, and the other end of the TYPE-C data line 10 is a male plug. The second terminal row 6 can be connected to a charger, a computer, a tablet, etc. Taking the charger as an example, when the data line 10 storage structure is used for a charging device, the second terminal row 6 is connected to the charger to realize the charging function.

[0051] The upper cover 1 is snap-connected with the lower cover 2. The fixing seat 4 is installed on the turntable 3, and the turntable 3 is connected to the rotating shaft 8. The two ends of the mainspring 9 are respectively connected to the turntable 3 and the rotating shaft 8, and the data cable 10 is connected to the turntable 3. When the data cable 10 is pulled, the turntable 3 rotates, and the fixing seat 4 rotates with the turntable 3. The mainspring 9 accumulates force to return the turntable 3 to the initial position, and the locking assembly 7 can cooperate with the fixing seat 4 to lock the turntable 3, so that the data cable 10 can be maintained in a state of being pulled out to a certain length for user use.

[0052] In the above technical scheme, the present invention arranges the first terminal row 5 on the fixing seat 4 to replace the existing circuit board + connector structure, and arranges the second terminal row 6 in the lower cover 2 to replace the existing circuit board + connector structure. Compared with the method of using the circuit board + connector structure to achieve connection, the process is simplified, the material cost and labor cost are reduced, and the problem of poor production caused by complex process is reduced.

[0053] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the second terminal row 6 includes a positive terminal, a ground terminal, a detection terminal and a data terminal.

[0054] Specifically, the number of terminals of the second terminal row 6 is the same as that of the first terminal row 5, and they correspond one to one. The second terminal row 6 at least includes a positive terminal V, a ground terminal G, a detection terminal CC, a data terminal D+ and a data terminal D-, so as to realize charging and data transmission functions. It should be understood that in order to meet more functions, the number of terminals of the second terminal row 6 can be increased.

[0055] In some embodiments, Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the second terminal row 6 is embedded in the lower cover 2 and forms a whole with the lower cover 2 .

[0056] Specifically, the second terminal row 6 is embedded in the lower cover 2 by injection molding, and together with the lower cover 2 forms a structure that realizes the functions of a circuit board + a connector.

[0057] In some embodiments, Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, a receiving groove 41 is provided on the front side of the fixing base 4 , and the first terminal row 5 is embedded in the receiving groove 41 and forms a whole with the fixing base 4 .

[0058] Specifically, the fixed base 4 is provided with a plurality of accommodating grooves 41, the number of the accommodating grooves 41 corresponds to the number of terminals of the first terminal row 5, each terminal corresponds to a accommodating groove 41, and the first terminal row 5 is installed on the rear surface of the accommodating groove 41 and is flush with the surface of the fixed base 4. The partition structure formed between the accommodating grooves 41 can have a limiting effect on the terminals of the first terminal row 5, and can prevent the first terminal row 5 and the second terminal row 6 from being offset when the turntable 3 rotates, thereby ensuring that the first terminal row 5 and the second terminal row 6 can remain connected.

[0059] In some embodiments, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a fence structure 42 is provided on the back of the fixing seat 4 , and the terminals of the first terminal row 5 are located between the fence structures 42 ; and avoidance holes 31 are provided at positions of the rotating disk 3 corresponding to the fence structures 42 .

[0060] Specifically, the data line 10 is connected to the first terminal row 5 by soldering. To prevent the short circuit caused by soldering, the first terminal row 5 is isolated by the fence structure 42 on the fixing seat 4, so that the short circuit between the first terminal rows 5 can be avoided after soldering. Because the first terminal row 5 is located on the front of the fixing seat 4, and the data line 10 is located on the back of the fixing seat 4, when the data line 10 is welded to the first terminal row 5, it needs to pass through the turntable 3 and the fixing seat 4, so the turntable 3 needs to be provided with a avoidance hole 31 at the position of the fence structure 42, so as to facilitate the connection of the data line 10 to the first terminal row 5.

[0061] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the first terminal row 5 is a ring structure.

[0062] Specifically, since the first terminal row 5 will rotate with the turntable 3, and the first terminal row 5 needs to remain connected to the second terminal row 6, the first terminal row 5 is configured as a ring structure. No matter how much the turntable 3 rotates, the first terminal row 5 can always remain connected to the second terminal row 6 to ensure normal charging or data transmission.

[0063] In some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the locking assembly 7 includes: a retaining spring 71, a swing arm 72 and a latching position 73; a plurality of first latching grooves 43 are arranged at intervals on the edge of the fixing seat 4; the retaining spring 71 is latched with the lower cover 2; the swing arm 72 is rotatably connected with the lower cover 2 and abuts against the retaining spring 71; wherein, the swing arm 72 is provided with a protrusion 721 adapted to the first latching groove 43; the latching position 73 is rotatably connected with the lower cover 2 and is arranged opposite to the swing arm 72; a plurality of first limiting portions 731 are arranged on a side of the latching position 73 close to the swing arm 72, and a second limiting portion 722 matching the first limiting portion 731 is arranged on a side of the swing arm 72 close to the latching position 73.

[0064] Specifically, the lower cover 2 is provided with two second slots 23, and the two ends of the clamping spring 71 are clamped in the second slots 23 of the lower cover 2. The swing arm 72 is sleeved on the first mounting column 21 of the lower cover 2, and the clamping position 73 is sleeved on the second mounting column 22 of the lower cover 2. The swing arm 72 and the clamping position 73 are both rotatably connected with the lower cover 2. When the data cable 10 is pulled, the turntable 3 and the fixing seat 4 rotate, and when the first slot 43 of the fixing seat 4 contacts the protrusion 721 of the swing arm 72, the swing arm 72 is driven to swing. When the data cable 10 stops being pulled, the protrusion 721 is clamped in the first slot 43, and the first limiting portion 731 of the clamping position 73 abuts against the second limiting portion 722 of the swing arm 72, so as to achieve the locking of the turntable 3. At this time, the turntable 3 stops moving, and the data cable 10 stops moving.

[0065] In some embodiments, Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the rotating shaft 8 is a metal rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft 8 is formed on the upper cover 1 by injection molding.

[0066] Specifically, the shaft 8 is made of metal material, which can increase the strength of the shaft 8, thereby extending the service life of the storage structure of the data cable 10. The shaft 8 can be formed on the upper cover 1 by injection molding, and can also be installed on the upper cover 1 by assembly, for example, by threaded connection.

[0067] In some embodiments, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the turntable 3 includes: a first mounting portion 32, a second mounting portion 33, a third mounting portion 34 and a fourth mounting portion 35; the mainspring 9 is accommodated in the first mounting portion 32, and one end of the mainspring 9 is connected to the third mounting portion 34; the first mounting portion 32 is provided with a first notch, the second mounting portion 33 is provided with a second notch, and the first notch and the second notch form a fixing groove 36; the end of the data cable 10 connected to the turntable 3 is provided with a buckle portion 101, and the buckle portion 101 is buckled with the fixing groove 36; the fourth mounting portion 35 is located on one side of the third mounting portion 34, and is spaced apart from the second mounting portion 33.

[0068] Specifically, the first mounting portion 32 is an arc-shaped structure and is arranged around the rotating shaft 8. The spring 9 is located in the space surrounded by the first mounting portion 32, and one end of the spring 9 is fixedly connected to the third mounting portion 34. The positions where the first mounting portion 32 and the second mounting portion 33 contact the data line 10 are provided with notches, and the two notches form a fixing groove 36. The data line 10 is provided with a buckle portion 101 that is adapted to the size of the fixing groove 36. The data line 10 is clamped between the first mounting portion 32 and the second mounting portion 33 through the buckle portion 101 to achieve a fixed connection between the data line 10 and the rotating disk 3. In this way, no glue bonding is required, and the problem of the data line 10 loosening caused by the failure of the glue viscosity can be prevented. Among them, in order to provide a welding wire space for the data line 10, the position between the fourth mounting portion 35 and the second mounting portion 33 is hollowed out to form the avoidance hole 31. The fourth mounting portion 35 abuts against the data line 10 to support the data line 10.

[0069] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the data cable 10 storage device also includes a nameplate 11, which is arranged at the bottom of the lower cover 2. The nameplate 11 is installed on the side of the lower cover 2. On the one hand, it can play a role in dust prevention and aesthetics. On the other hand, the nameplate 11 can be used to engrave product information.

[0070] In summary, the data cable storage structure provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0071] The first terminal row is arranged on the fixing seat, and the second terminal row is arranged in the lower cover, so that the original two circuit boards + connector structure can be replaced, and the cost is lower than the method of using circuit boards + connectors to achieve electrical connection;

[0072] The shaft is made of metal and is formed by injection molding, which can extend the service life of the shaft.

[0073] The data cable and the turntable are fixed with a clamp instead of glue, which can ensure the connection strength of the data cable.

[0074] It should be understood that the application of the present invention is not limited to the above examples. For ordinary technicians in this field, improvements or changes can be made based on the above description. All these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A data line storage structure, characterized in that: include: Upper cover, lower cover, turntable, fixing seat, first terminal block, second terminal block, locking assembly, rotating shaft, spring and data cable; The data line is arranged on the rotating disk and is electrically connected to the first terminal row; The first terminal row is arranged on the fixing seat; the fixing seat is arranged on the rotating disk; The rotating shaft is arranged on the upper cover, and the rotating disk is arranged between the upper cover and the lower cover and sleeved on the rotating shaft; The second terminal row is arranged on the lower cover and is electrically connected to the first terminal row; The locking assembly is arranged on the lower cover and is used to cooperate with the fixing seat to lock the turntable; One end of the mainspring is arranged on the rotating disk, and the other end of the mainspring is sleeved on the rotating shaft.

2. The data line storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second terminal row is embedded in the lower cover and forms a whole with the lower cover.

3. The data line storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the fixing seat is provided with a receiving groove, and the first terminal row is embedded in the receiving groove and forms a whole with the fixing seat.

4. The data line storage structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fence structure is arranged on the back of the fixing seat, and the terminals of the first terminal row are located between the fence structures; and avoidance holes are arranged at positions of the rotating disk corresponding to the fence structures.

5. The data line storage structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first terminal row is a ring structure.

6. The data line storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly comprises: a clamping spring, a swing arm and a clamping position; a plurality of first clamping grooves are arranged at intervals on the edge of the fixing seat; The clamping spring is clamped with the lower cover; The swing arm is rotatably connected to the lower cover and abuts against the clamping spring; wherein the swing arm is provided with a protrusion adapted to the first clamping groove; The latch is rotatably connected to the lower cover and is disposed opposite to the swing arm; A surface of the clamping position close to the swing arm is provided with a plurality of first limiting parts, and a surface of the swing arm close to the clamping position is provided with a second limiting part matched with the first limiting part.

7. The data line storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft is a metal rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is formed on the upper cover by injection molding.

8. The data line storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable comprises: a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, a third mounting portion and a fourth mounting portion; The mainspring is accommodated in the first mounting portion, and one end of the mainspring is connected to the third mounting portion; The first mounting portion is provided with a first notch, the second mounting portion is provided with a second notch, and the first notch and the second notch form a fixing groove; One end of the data cable connected to the turntable is provided with a buckle portion, and the buckle portion is buckled with the fixing groove; The fourth mounting portion is located at one side of the third mounting portion and is spaced apart from the second mounting portion.

9. The data line storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second terminal row includes a positive terminal, a ground terminal, a detection terminal and a data terminal.

10. The data line storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a nameplate, which is arranged on the bottom of the lower cover.

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