Receiving device

Abstract

The invention relates to a receiving device, in particular a plug-in device (13), for receiving a plug element (15), in particular a USB-C plug element (15), comprising: an interface unit (17) for providing a connection, in particular an electrical and / or mechanical connection; and a receiving unit (19) for receiving the plug element (15), which receiving unit is designed in particular as a receiving socket, which receiving unit is arranged on the interface unit (17). It is proposed that an anti-bending unit (55) is provided for limiting a movement of the plug element (15), in particular a movement transverse, preferably perpendicular, to the insertion axis (21).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a receiving device. Background Art

[0002] Receiving devices, especially insertion devices, for receiving plug elements are known from the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The task of the present application is to improve the receiving device with simple structural measures.

[0004] This task is solved by a receiving device, especially an insertion device, for receiving a plug element, especially a USB-C plug element, the receiving device having: an interface unit for providing a connection, especially an electrical connection and / or a mechanical connection; and a receiving unit, especially configured as a receiving socket, for receiving the plug element, the receiving unit being arranged at the interface unit.

[0005] The receiving device is configured to receive the plug element. The receiving device is especially configured as an insertion device.

[0006] Especially, the plug element is configured as a USB-C plug element. USB-C, also known as USB Type-C, is a 24-pin USB plug-in system, which is characterized by the rotational symmetry of the plug and the socket, especially double rotational symmetry. Obviously, other types of USB plug elements can also be used. The USB-C plug-in element and its configuration are known to those skilled in the art.

[0007] Especially, the interface unit is provided for mechanical connection. Especially, the interface unit provides a mechanical interface receptacle. Especially, the interface unit provides a socket element for receiving the plug element. Especially, the interface unit provides single or multiple contact elements for contacting the plug element, especially mechanical contact. Especially, the contact element is configured as point-symmetrical.

[0008] Especially, the interface unit is provided for electrical connection. Especially, the interface unit provides power supply. Especially, the interface unit provides power conduction. Especially, the interface unit provides data exchange, especially via a data exchange line. Especially, the interface unit provides communication, especially via a communication line.

[0009] The receiving unit is configured to receive the plug element. Especially, the receiving unit is configured as a receiving socket. Especially, the receiving unit is arranged at the interface unit. Especially, the receiving unit surrounds the interface unit. Especially, the receiving unit is configured as an insertion opening.

[0010] It is proposed that the receiving device has an anti-bending unit for restricting the movement of the plug element, in particular the movement transverse to, preferably perpendicular to, the insertion axis. In particular, the anti-bending unit is connected to the interface unit along the insertion axis. In particular, the anti-bending unit surrounds the receiving unit, in particular in the circumferential direction around the insertion axis. In particular, the anti-bending unit is provided for the lateral support of the plug element. Thereby, damage to the plug element can be avoided or reduced.

[0011] It may be appropriate that the anti-bending unit delimits the receiving unit, in particular transverse to, preferably perpendicular to, the insertion axis. It may be appropriate that the anti-bending unit is spaced apart from the insertion axis transverse to, in particular perpendicular to, the insertion axis.

[0012] The insertion axis should be understood as a geometric axis, which results from the movement of two components that can move relative to each other, in particular the movement of the plug element relative to the receiving device. Preferably, the insertion axis is arranged perpendicular to the interface unit. Preferably, the insertion axis extends along the receiving unit. Preferably, the insertion axis forms the insertion / extraction direction of the plug element. Preferably, the insertion axis forms an insertion plane along which the plug element is connected or inserted by means of the receiving device. Preferably, the insertion plane extends along the longitudinal extension scale of the interface unit and / or the receiving unit. Preferably, the insertion axis intersects the interface unit. Preferably, the insertion axis intersects the receiving unit.

[0013] It may be appropriate that the anti-bending unit has a delimiting element that extends transverse to, in particular perpendicular to, the insertion axis. Preferably, the delimiting element is configured as a delimiting rib. Preferably, the delimiting element delimits the receiving unit transverse to, in particular perpendicular to, the insertion axis. Preferably, the delimiting element extends along the insertion axis. Preferably, when looking in the direction of the interface unit along the insertion axis, the delimiting element extends towards the insertion axis. Preferably, the delimiting element extends narrowing towards the interface unit. Preferably, the delimiting element extends widening in the direction pointing away from the interface unit. Preferably, the delimiting element has a chamfering element. Preferably, the chamfering element is configured as an inlet notch. Preferably, the chamfering element is configured for a simplified insertion process. Preferably, the chamfering element is arranged on the side of the delimiting element facing away from the interface unit. Preferably, the delimiting element is configured as a delimiting rib.

[0014] It may be appropriate that the anti-bending unit has an extension scale along the insertion axis and the interface unit has an extension scale along the insertion axis, wherein the extension scale of the anti-bending unit is greater than the extension scale of the interface unit. It may be appropriate that the anti-bending unit is spaced apart from the interface unit transverse to, in particular perpendicular to, the insertion axis.

[0015] Preferably, the receiving device has a contact surface for contacting the plug element in the inserted state. Preferably, the contact surface is arranged between the anti-bending unit and the interface unit. Preferably, the contact surface extends transversely to, in particular perpendicular to, the insertion axis. Preferably, the contact surface surrounds and / or delimits the interface unit, in particular surrounds and / or delimits it by 360° in a plane. Preferably, the contact surface delimits the receiving unit along the insertion axis.

[0016] It may be appropriate for the receiving device to have a normal plane intersecting the receiving unit and / or a vertical plane intersecting the receiving unit. Preferably, the anti-bending unit delimits the normal plane and the vertical plane, in particular on both sides. Thereby, it can be ensured in a particularly simple manner that bending protection is achieved in multiple bending directions.

[0017] Preferably, the vertical plane is arranged perpendicular to the normal plane. Preferably, the normal plane extends along the insertion axis and / or is opened by the insertion axis. Preferably, the vertical plane extends along the insertion axis and / or is opened by the insertion axis. Preferably, the normal plane and the vertical plane intersect along the insertion axis.

[0018] It may be appropriate for the receiving device to have a receiving opening arranged on the side of the anti-bending unit facing away from the interface unit. In particular, the receiving opening is delimited by the anti-bending unit in a plane. In particular, the anti-bending unit is symmetrically configured. In particular, the protection unit / anti-bending unit is mirror-symmetrically configured with respect to a plane, in particular the normal plane or the vertical plane.

[0019] It may be appropriate for the receiving device to have a covering unit for covering the receiving unit, in particular the receiving opening of the receiving unit.

[0020] In particular, the covering unit is movably supported relative to the receiving device. In particular, the covering unit is arranged to expose the receiving unit in one operating state and cover the receiving unit in another operating state. In particular, the covering unit is arranged to enable the reception of the plug-in element in one operating state and prevent the reception of the plug-in element in another operating state. Thereby, in another operating state (closed operating state), soiling of the interface unit can be reduced or prevented.

[0021] In particular, the covering unit has a covering element. In particular, the covering element is flexibly arranged on the receiving device by means of a tab element. In particular, the covering element covers the receiving unit in one operating state. In particular, the covering element has a retaining projection which is arranged to be inserted into the receiving unit. In particular, the retaining projection is arranged to hold, in particular clamp, the covering element in another operating state.

[0022] The present application also relates to a plug element for a receiving device, which has a protective cap element for protecting the plug element, wherein the plug element stands upright relative to the receiving device along an insertion axis in a state of being received in the receiving device.

[0023] The present application also relates to a media output device, in particular a construction site radio (Baustellenradio), which has: a receiving device; a housing having a recess; and an interface unit arranged in the recess of the housing. In particular, the interface unit is spaced apart from the housing by a receiving unit. In particular, a receiving notch is arranged between the interface unit and the housing. Description of the Drawings

[0024] Further advantages result from the following description of the drawings. Embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings. The drawings and the description include a plurality of features combined together. Those skilled in the art can also appropriately consider these features separately and summarize them into other meaningful combinations. Shown herein are:

[0025] Figure 1 A perspective view of the media output device is shown,

[0026] Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 A receiving device according to the present application is shown,

[0027] Figure 7 An illustration of an extended version of the receiving device according to the present application is shown,

[0028] Figure 8 An illustration of the receiving device and the plug element in an inserted state is shown,

[0029] Figures 9 to 10 Different illustrations of the plug element are shown,

[0030] Figure 11 An illustration of an extended version of the receiving device is shown, the receiving device with the plug element in an inserted state, and

[0031] Figure 12 An illustration of the plug element with the protective cap element is shown. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0032] In the following drawings, the same components are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0033] Figure 1 A media output device 11 configured as a construction site radio is shown, which has a receiving device 13 configured as an insertion device 13 for receiving a USB-C plug element 15 (Figures 8 to 10 ), the insertion device has: an interface unit 17( Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 9 ) for providing electrical and mechanical connections; and a receiving unit 19( Figures 2 to 7 ) configured as a receptacle for receiving the plug element 15. The plug element 15 is arranged on the interface unit 17.

[0034] The interface unit 17 provides a mechanical interface receiving portion. The interface unit 17 has socket elements for receiving the plug element 15. The interface unit 17 has a plurality of contact elements for mechanically contacting the plug element 15, wherein these contact elements are configured point-symmetrically. The interface unit 17 provides an electrical connection for powering the site radio or for data exchange (for communication, encoding, etc.) with external devices such as a computer, a mobile phone, etc. For this purpose, the interface unit 17 has a plurality of electrical lines and / or optical lines.

[0035] Currently, when viewed along the insertion axis 21, the receiving unit 19 is arranged at the interface unit 17 and surrounds the interface unit 17 around the insertion axis 21. The receiving unit 19 is configured as an insertion opening to be able to receive the plug element 15 and position the plug element 15 relative to the interface unit 17.

[0036] The interface unit 17 is arranged on the housing 23 of the media output device 11 or the site radio. The interface unit 17 is arranged at a distance from the housing 23 or the housing surface 23. The receiving unit 19 is arranged between the interface unit 17 and the housing surface 23. The receiving unit 19 spaces the interface unit 17 from the housing surface 23.

[0037] The plug element 15 has a bar shape. The plug element 15 extends along a longitudinal axis. The plug element 15 extends along the insertion axis 21. The plug element 15 has a cable element 27 for powering the site radio and for communication connection of the site radio.

[0038] The plug element 15 has an insertion element 31 and a holding element 33. The insertion element 31 is partially surrounded by the holding element 33 and delimits the insertion element 31 along the insertion axis 21. The insertion element 31 projects relative to the holding element 33 along the insertion axis 21. Viewed transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the insertion axis 21, the insertion element 31 has an extension dimension E1, which is smaller than the corresponding extension dimension E2 of the holding element 33. Viewed along the insertion axis 21, the insertion element 31 has an extension dimension, which is smaller than the corresponding extension dimension of the holding element 33, in particular at least 30% smaller, preferably at least 50% smaller. The insertion element 31 is arranged on the side of the holding element 33 facing away from the cable element 27. The insertion element 31 has a width B1 of 8.25 mm, which has a tolerance of approximately 0.03 mm. The insertion element 31 has a height H1 of 2.4 mm, which has a tolerance of approximately 0.03 mm.

[0039] The holding element 33 surrounds or covers the insertion element 31 and the cable element 27 along the insertion axis 21. The holding element 33 is constructed elliptically. The holding element 33 has a width B2 of at most 12.50 mm, in particular at most 12.35 mm. The holding element 33 has a height H2 of at most 7 mm, in particular at most 6.5 mm.

[0040] The insertion element 31 has a further interface unit 39, which is provided for connection, in particular electrical and mechanical connection, to the interface unit 17 of the receiving device 13. The interface unit 17 is surrounded 360° in a plane by an encapsulating element 41. The encapsulating element 41 forms a notch 43, in which the further interface unit 39 is arranged. Along the insertion axis 21, the further interface unit 17 is arranged retracted relative to the encapsulating element 41. The encapsulating element 41 is constructed substantially elliptically. The encapsulating element 41 is made of metal.

[0041] The further interface unit 17 has a plurality of contact elements 45. The contact elements 45 of the further interface unit 39 are designed for the contact elements 45 of the USB-C-interface unit 17.

[0042] The holding element 33 has a contact surface 51 for contacting the receiving device 13 or the receiving unit 19. The contact surface 51 extends perpendicularly to the insertion axis 21 and surrounds the insertion axis 21. The contact surface 51 is implemented flat. The contact surface 51 delimits the insertion element 31 perpendicularly to the insertion axis 21. The contact surface 51 delimits the holding element 33 along the insertion axis 21. The contact surface 51 is constructed substantially elliptically.

[0043] The receiving device 13 has an anti-bending unit 55 for limiting the movement of the plug element 15 perpendicular to the insertion axis 21. Currently, when viewed along the insertion axis 21, the anti-bending unit 55 adjoins the interface unit 17 and surrounds the interface unit 17. The anti-bending unit 55 is formed by a placement element that is placed into a recess or a slot in the housing. The placement element is made of plastic. The placement element receives the interface unit 17 and surrounds the interface unit 17 around the insertion axis 21. The placement element holds the interface unit 17 in the retracted position.

[0044] Currently, the anti-bending unit 55 surrounds the receiving unit 19 in the circumferential direction around the insertion axis 21 and limits the receiving unit 19. The anti-bending unit 55 is provided for laterally supporting the plug element 15, thereby avoiding or reducing damage to the plug element 15.

[0045] The anti-bending unit 55 limits the receiving unit 19 perpendicular to the insertion axis 21 and is spaced apart from the insertion axis 21 perpendicular to the insertion axis 21.

[0046] The insertion axis 21 is a geometric axis that results from the movement of the plug element 15 relative to the interface unit 17 during the insertion process. The insertion axis 21 is perpendicular to the interface unit 17 or the insertion opening of the interface unit 17. The insertion axis 21 extends along the receiving unit 19 and forms the insertion / extraction direction of the plug element 15. The insertion axis 21 forms an insertion plane along which the plug element 15 is connected or inserted by means of the receiving device 13. Preferably, the insertion plane extends along the longitudinal extension dimension of the interface unit 17 and / or the receiving unit 19 and intersects it.

[0047] The anti-bending unit 55 has a limiting element 59 that extends perpendicular to the insertion axis 21. The limiting element 59 is configured as a limiting rib 59 and limits the receiving unit 19 perpendicular to the insertion axis 21. Currently, when viewed along the insertion axis 21 towards the interface unit 17, the limiting element 59 extends towards the insertion axis 21. The limiting element 59 is spaced apart from and separately arranged relative to the interface unit 17. When viewed along the insertion axis 21, the limiting element 59 widens transversely to the insertion axis 21. The limiting element 59 has a width extension dimension BB1 ( Figure 5 ) of approximately 2.5 millimeters on the side of the limiting element 59 facing away from the interface unit 17. The limiting element 59 has a width extension dimension BB2 ( Figure 5 ) of approximately 5 millimeters on the side of the limiting element 59 facing the interface unit 17. Thereby, the plug element 15 arranged in the receiving unit 19 can be optimally supported or held.

[0048] The limiting element 59 has a chamfering element 61 configured as an insertion notch. The chamfering element 61 is configured for a simplified insertion process. The chamfering element 61 is arranged on a side of the limiting element 59 facing away from the interface unit 17. Currently, there are four limiting elements 59( Figures 2 to 7 ). Two limiting elements 59 are arranged opposite each other. The limiting elements 59 are arranged at intervals from each other about the insertion axis 21. The limiting elements 59 are provided for receiving the insertion element 31 and guiding it along the insertion axis 21.

[0049] Obviously, it is also possible to provide a different number of four limiting elements 59, for example, eight limiting elements 59( Figure 8 ).

[0050] The limiting element 59 is provided for guiding and positioning the plug element 15 or the holding element 33 of the plug element 15. Two limiting elements 59 arranged opposite each other are provided for holding the plug element 15 in the receiving unit 19. For example, two corresponding limiting elements 59 arranged opposite each other are arranged for receiving the width extension dimension B2 of the holding element 33 and holding it form-fittingly and / or force-fittingly if necessary. For example, two corresponding limiting elements 59 arranged opposite each other are arranged for receiving the height extension dimension B2 of the holding element 33 and holding it form-fittingly and / or force-fittingly if necessary.

[0051] The limiting element 59 has a limiting surface 63( Figure 3 ). The limiting surface 63 extends substantially parallel to the insertion axis 21. The limiting surface 63 has a first surface section 63a assigned to the chamfering element 61 and a second surface section 63b delimited by the first surface section 63a and the abutment surface 51. The first surface section 63a forms an angle with the second surface section 63b. The first surface section 63a is configured substantially parallel to the insertion axis 21. The second surface section 63b is configured transversely to the insertion axis 21.

[0052] The receiving device 13 has a limiting notch 69 in the circumferential direction about the insertion axis 21. The limiting notch 69 is delimited by two limiting elements 59 arranged in the circumferential direction about the insertion axis. The limiting notch 69 is provided for providing a clearance so that the plug element 15 or the holding element 33 of the plug element 15 can be optimally gripped in the inserted state.

[0053] The anti-bending unit 55 has a maximum extension dimension EK of about 7 mm along the insertion axis 21, and the interface unit 17 has a maximum extension dimension ES of about 6.8 mm( Figure 5 ) along the insertion axis 21, wherein the maximum extension dimension of the anti-bending unit 55 is greater than the maximum extension dimension of the interface unit 17. The anti-bending unit 55 is spaced apart from the interface unit 17 perpendicular to the insertion axis 21.

[0054] The receiving device 13 has a bearing surface 71 for bearing the abutment surface 51 of the plug element 15 in the inserted state. The bearing surface 71 is arranged between the anti-bending unit 55 and the interface unit 17 and extends perpendicular to the insertion axis 21. The bearing surface 71 surrounds and / or bounds the interface unit 17 360° in a plane.

[0055] The receiving device 13 has a normal plane Ne intersecting the receiving unit 19 and / or a vertical plane Se intersecting the receiving unit 19. The anti-bending unit 55 or the bounding element 59 bounds the normal plane Ne and the vertical plane Se on both sides. The vertical plane Se is arranged perpendicular to the normal plane Ne. The normal plane Ne extends along the insertion axis 21 and / or is spanned by the insertion axis 21. The vertical plane Se extends along the insertion axis 21 and / or is spanned by the insertion axis 21. The normal plane Ne and the vertical plane Se intersect each other along the insertion axis 21. The anti-bending unit 55 is constructed mirror-symmetrically with respect to the normal plane Ne and the vertical plane Se.

[0056] The receiving device 13 has a receiving opening 73, which is arranged on the side of the anti-bending unit 55 facing away from the interface unit 17. The receiving opening 73 is bounded by the anti-bending unit 55 in a plane. The receiving opening 73 is much larger than the receiving opening 73 of the interface unit 17. The receiving opening 73 is surrounded and (seen along the insertion axis 21) bounded by the housing 23 or the housing surface 23 of the site radio. The receiving opening 73 is approximately at the height of the housing surface 23. Seen perpendicular to the insertion axis 21, the receiving opening 73 is bounded by the receiving unit 19. The receiving opening 73 is spaced apart from the interface unit 17 by the depth of the receiving unit 19, in particular the receiving unit 19. The receiving unit 19 is arranged between the receiving opening 73 and the interface unit 17.

[0057] The receiving device 13 has a covering unit 81 ( Figure 11 ) for covering the receiving opening 73 of the receiving unit 19. The covering unit 81 is supported so as to be movable relative to the receiving device 13. The covering unit 81 is provided for exposing the receiving unit 19 in one operating state and covering the receiving unit 19 in another operating state. The covering unit 81 is provided for enabling the reception of the plug element 15 in one operating state and preventing the reception of the plug element 15 in another operating state.

[0058] The covering unit 81 has a covering element 83, which is flexibly held on the receiving device 13 by means of a tab element 85. The covering element 83 covers the receiving unit 19 in one operating state. The covering element 83 has holding projections, which are provided for being inserted into the receiving unit 19 and holding, in particular clamping, the covering element 83 in another operating state.

[0059] The plug element 15 may have a protective cap element 91 ( Figure 12), for protecting the plug element 15. The plug element 15 can be erected relative to the receiving device 13 along the insertion axis 21 in a state of being received in the receiving device 13.

Claims

1. A receiving device, in particular an insertion device (13), for receiving a plug element (15), in particular a USB-C plug element (15), the receiving device comprising: an interface unit (17) for providing a connection, in particular an electrical connection and / or a mechanical connection; and, a receiving unit (19) for receiving the plug element (15), wherein the receiving unit is in particular configured as a receiving socket and is arranged at the interface unit (17), It is characterized in that An anti-bending unit (55) is provided, which serves to limit a movement of the plug element (15), in particular a movement transversely, preferably perpendicularly, to the insertion axis (21).

2. The receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that The kink protection unit (55) delimits the receiving unit (19), in particular transversely, preferably perpendicularly, to the insertion axis (21).

3. A receiving device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The anti-bending unit (55) is spaced apart laterally, in particular vertically, from the insertion axis (21).

4. A receiving device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The kink protection unit (55) has a limiting element (59) which extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the insertion axis (21).

5. A receiving device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The anti-bending unit (55) has an extension dimension along the insertion axis (21), and the interface unit (17) has an extension dimension along the insertion axis (21), wherein the extension dimension of the anti-bending unit (55) is greater than the extension dimension of the interface unit (17).

6. A receiving device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The anti-bending unit (55) is spaced apart from the interface unit (17) transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the insertion axis (21).

7. A receiving device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that It has a normal plane (Ne) intersecting with the receiving unit (19) and / or a vertical plane (Se) intersecting with the receiving unit (19), wherein the anti-bending unit (55) limits the normal plane (Ne) and the vertical plane (Se), especially limits the normal plane and the vertical plane on both sides.

8. A receiving device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that A receiving opening (73) is provided, and the receiving opening is arranged on a side of the anti-bending unit (55) facing away from the interface unit (17).

9. A receiving device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that A covering unit (81) is provided for covering the receiving unit (19), in particular for covering the receiving opening (73) of the receiving unit (19).

10. A plug element for a receiving device (13), in particular a receiving device according to any one of the preceding claims, the plug element having a protective cap element for protecting the plug element (15), wherein: The plug element (15) stands upright along an insertion axis (21) relative to the receiving device (13) when received in the receiving device (13).

11. A media output device, in particular a construction site radio, comprising: A receiving device (13) according to any one of claims 1 to 9; a housing (23) having a recessed portion; and An interface unit (17) is arranged in a recess of the housing (23), wherein: The interface unit (17) is spaced apart from the housing (23) by a receiving unit (19).

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