Electric connector conforming to various standards and wireless router thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses an electric connector conforming to various standards and a wireless router thereof. The electric connector conforming to various standards comprises a socket and a plurality of plugs which are detachably connected with the socket and meet different national standards. The socket is provided with a slot, and a buckle and an electric connection terminal are arranged in the slot; the plug comprises a power supply terminal and a clamping head; when the plug is plugged in the socket, the clamping head is clamped in the buckle, so that the power supply terminal is abutted against the electric connection terminal for electric conduction. The socket is arranged on the router shell, plugs of different national standards are configured, the plugs conforming to use scenes can be replaced at will according to needs, the use convenience of users is improved, and meanwhile, the stock pressure of SKUs in the stock and trade processes of service providers is reduced. In addition, according to the scheme, a one-way buckle and a buckle in the depth direction are further arranged in the socket, and the power supply terminal is arranged to be of an elastic structure, so that the convenience of plug replacement operation is improved, and the reliability of electric connection between the plug and the socket is also improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrical connector technology, and more particularly to an electrical connector conforming to multiple standards and its wireless router. Background Technology

[0002] A wireless router is a network device that integrates wired routing and wireless access functions. Its core function is to convert broadband signals or 4G / 5G base station signals into wireless WiFi signals, enabling multiple devices to share the Internet and providing extended capabilities such as network management and security protection.

[0003] In existing technologies, wireless routers typically power themselves by pre-installing a DC port on the product and equipping it with a DC charger or adapter to connect to AC power. However, the existing power connector structure has the following drawbacks: the external charger and its cable can lead to messy wiring, affecting tidiness; furthermore, since a key application scenario for wireless routers is their use in different countries or regions, and different countries have different charging interface standards, service providers need to stock multiple chargers or adapters of different national standards, increasing SKU inventory; for users, chargers or adapters of different national standards increase usage costs and reduce ease of use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an electrical connector and its wireless router that conform to multiple standards, so as to solve the technical problem that the power plug of the existing router cannot be conveniently compatible with different national standards.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide an electrical connector conforming to multiple standards, comprising: a socket and a plug detachably connected to the socket; The socket is provided with a slot, and the slot is provided with a latch and an electrical connection terminal; The plug includes power terminals and a snap-fit ​​connector; When the plug is inserted into the socket, the snap-fit ​​connector engages with the latch, such that the power terminal and the electrical connection terminal come into contact and conduct electricity. The plugs include Chinese standard plugs, British standard plugs, American standard plugs, Australian standard plugs, European standard plugs, and Indian standard plugs.

[0006] The slot is a groove with an open top, and the electrical connection terminal is elastically disposed at the bottom of the groove to generate elastic force along the depth direction of the groove.

[0007] The device includes at least two latches, which are respectively disposed on the groove wall of the groove. The latches are used to provide a locking force for the plug along the depth direction of the groove.

[0008] The bottom of the groove is provided with a one-way buckle, and the connector is provided with a slot corresponding to the one-way buckle. The one-way buckle is used to provide the plug with a circumferential rotational clamping force along the groove.

[0009] The groove also includes a pressing part for controlling the movement of the one-way buckle along the depth direction of the groove.

[0010] The groove has an elastic arm at its bottom, with one end connected to the bottom of the groove and the other end connected to the pressing part. The one-way buckle is located on the top surface of the elastic arm.

[0011] The pressing part extends to the outside of the opening edge of the groove.

[0012] The bottom of the groove is provided with an elastic part, and the electrical connection terminal is connected to the elastic part and protrudes from the top surface of the elastic part.

[0013] The elastic arm and the elastic part are both elastic structures formed by cutting and separating the bottom of the groove.

[0014] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention provide a wireless router, the wireless router including electrical connectors conforming to multiple standards as described in any of the above.

[0015] This invention relates to a multi-standard compliant electrical connector and its wireless router. The connector features a socket mounted on the router housing and is equipped with plugs conforming to different national standards. Users can easily replace the plug to suit their specific needs, improving user convenience and reducing SKU inventory pressure for service providers during the trading process. Furthermore, the design incorporates unidirectional latches and clips in the depth direction within the socket and uses a flexible power terminal structure, enhancing both the ease of plug replacement and the reliability of the electrical connection between the plug and socket.

[0016] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented according to the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, preferred embodiments are described in detail below. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figures 1 to 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the wireless router from different angles according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 and Figure 5 These are schematic diagrams of the main body of the wireless router from different perspectives according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 and Figure 7 These are schematic diagrams of the casing of a wireless router according to an embodiment of the present invention from different perspectives.

[0020] Figure 8 for Figure 6 The enlarged schematic diagram of the local A structure.

[0021] Figure 9 for Figure 7 The enlarged schematic diagram of the local B structure.

[0022] Figure 10 and Figure 11 The diagram shows the structure of various national standard plugs adapted to the wireless router of this invention from different perspectives.

[0023] Figure 12 and Figure 13 These are schematic diagrams of the British standard plug portion from different perspectives in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: Wireless router 100, router body 1, antenna 2, outer shell 101, socket 10, slot 11, slot bottom 111, elastic part 112, elastic arm 113, connecting arm 114, buckle 12, guide surface 121, one-way buckle 13, electrical connection terminal 15, pressing part 15, UK standard plug 20, card connector 211, power terminal 213, card slot 214, card slot 215, US standard plug 30, Australian standard plug 40, European standard plug 50, Indian standard plug 60, Chinese standard plug 70. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0032] A wireless router is a network device that integrates wired routing and wireless access functions. Its core function is to convert broadband or 4G / 5G signals into wireless WiFi signals, enabling multiple devices to share internet access and providing extended capabilities such as network management and security protection. In existing technologies, wireless routers typically have a pre-drilled DC port on the product, equipped with a DC charger or adapter for connection to AC power. However, the existing power connector structure has the following drawbacks: external chargers and their cables can lead to messy wiring, affecting cleanliness; furthermore, since a significant application scenario for wireless routers is their use in different countries or regions, and different countries have different charging interface standards, service providers need to stock multiple chargers or adapters of different national standards, increasing SKU inventory; for users, chargers or adapters of different national standards increase usage costs and reduce ease of use. Based on the above needs, this embodiment provides an electrical connector conforming to multiple standards and a wireless router thereof.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 13 This embodiment provides a wireless router 100, which includes a router body 1 and an antenna 2 connected to the router body 1. The router body 1 includes a housing 101 and an integrated functional circuit board (not shown in the figure) disposed within the housing 101. The integrated functional circuit board is provided with a central processing unit, a memory, a network interface unit, a wireless communication module, and a power module. The network interface unit includes a wired interface and a wireless interface, and the power module is used to supply power to the integrated functional circuit board. The various functional modules on the integrated functional circuit board disposed within the housing 101 of this embodiment and the working principles between the functional modules are all existing publicly available mature technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0034] To facilitate the use of the wireless router 100 under different national standards, an electrical connector conforming to multiple standards is adapted to the wireless router 100, which includes: a socket 10 and a plug that is detachably connected to the socket 10. In this embodiment, the structure is described using the British standard plug 20 as an example.

[0035] The socket 10 is provided with a slot 11, and the slot 11 is provided with a buckle 12 and an electrical connection terminal 15; The UK standard plug 20 includes a power terminal 213 and a snap-fit ​​connector 211; When the UK standard plug 20 is inserted into the socket 10, the snap connector 211 snaps into the latch 12, so that the power terminal 213 and the electrical connection terminal 15 abut against each other and conduct electricity.

[0036] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the plugs include Chinese standard plug 70, British standard plug 20, American standard plug 30, Australian standard plug 40, European standard plug 50, and Indian standard plug 60. That is, depending on the usage scenario, one of the above-mentioned British standard plug 20, American standard plug 30, Australian standard plug 40, European standard plug 50, and Indian standard plug 60 can be connected to the socket 10 to suit the current scenario. For users, using plugs with different standards can meet the travel needs of different countries, reducing usage costs and improving convenience. Furthermore, the plugs adapted to the wireless router in this embodiment are all without external wires, which can also avoid cable clutter. For service providers or traders, there is no need to produce wireless routers with multiple plug specifications for different national standards; only plugs of different national standards need to be stocked, which can significantly reduce production and warehousing costs. In this embodiment, the following description uses British standard plug 20 as an example to illustrate the structural parts of Chinese standard plug 70, American standard plug 30, Australian standard plug 40, European standard plug 50, and Indian standard plug 60 that are the same as British standard plug 20.

[0037] Please refer to it again. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The slot 11 is a groove with an open top. The electrical connection terminal 15 is elastically disposed at the bottom 111 of the groove, so as to generate an elastic force along the depth direction of the groove, causing the electrical connection terminal 15 to elastically abut against the power terminal 213. The above-mentioned electrical connection terminal 15 and slot 11 are elastically connected. When the British standard plug 20 is plugged into the socket 10, the electrical connection terminal 15 can elastically abut against the power terminal 213. Even if the wireless router 100 is subjected to external influences such as shaking during use, the electrical connection terminal 15 and the power terminal 213 can still maintain a tight and reliable electrical connection.

[0038] The device includes at least two latches 12, each disposed on the groove wall of the recess. Each latch 12 provides a locking force along the depth direction of the recess for the UK standard plug 20. Specifically, the latches 12 protrude from the side wall of the recess, and all latches 12 are positioned at the same height as the groove wall. The lateral end of each latch 12 also has a guide surface 121 to guide the connector 211 smoothly into the locking position.

[0039] Please refer to it again. Figure 12 and Figure 13 The British standard plug 20 includes a plug portion 22 and a mating portion 21 connected to the plug portion 22. The plug portion 22 is plugged into a mains socket, and the mating portion 21 is mated to the slot 11 of the socket 10.

[0040] Specifically, the mating part 21 includes a cylindrical snap-fit ​​connector 211 with a groove inside. The power terminals 213 are disposed in the groove. There are two or three power terminals 213. When there are two, they are the positive terminal and the negative terminal, respectively. When there are three, they are the positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the ground terminal, respectively. The outer wall of the snap-fit ​​connector 211 is also provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 214. The snap-fit ​​groove 214 corresponds to the latch 12. When the British standard plug 20 is inserted into the socket 10, the latch 12 is engaged with the snap-fit ​​groove 214.

[0041] The locking groove 214 is an L-shaped groove, which includes an axial groove extending along the axial direction of the locking connector 211 and a circumferential groove extending circumferentially from the end of the axial groove. When the British standard plug 20 is inserted into the socket 10, the latch 12 first enters through the axial groove, and then the British standard plug 20 is rotated to make the latch 12 enter the circumferential groove, so that the British standard plug 20 and the socket 10 are finally aligned and locked in place.

[0042] Please refer to it again. Figures 6 to 9 To further improve the reliability of the mating between the UK standard plug 20 and the socket 10, the bottom 111 of the groove is provided with a one-way latch 13, and the connector 211 is provided with a slot 215 corresponding to the one-way latch 13. The one-way latch 13 is used to provide the UK standard plug 20 with a locking force in the circumferential rotation direction of the groove. The one-way latch 13 is a triangular prism-shaped protrusion protruding from the bottom 111 of the groove, which has an inclined surface and a vertical surface connected to the inclined surface. Correspondingly, the slot 215 provided on the connector 211 is a triangular notch, which is adapted to the triangular prism-shaped protrusion, and the two can only rotate in one direction. After the one-way latch 13 and the slot 215 are engaged, the relative rotation between the UK standard plug 20 and the socket 10 can be restricted. Combined with the engagement of the latch 12 and the slot 214, a reliable connection between the UK standard plug 20 and the socket 10 is finally achieved.

[0043] Furthermore, the groove is also provided with a pressing part 15 for controlling the movement of the one-way buckle 13 along the depth direction of the groove.

[0044] The groove bottom 111 is provided with an elastic arm 113. One end of the elastic arm 113 is connected to the groove bottom 111, and the other end is connected to the pressing part 15. The one-way buckle 13 is provided on the top surface of the elastic arm 113.

[0045] Furthermore, the pressing part 15 extends to the outer edge of the opening of the groove. In this embodiment, the socket 10 is disposed on the housing 101, and the corresponding slot 11 is opened on the surface of the housing 101. Therefore, the pressing part 15 extends to the edge of the opening of the groove, that is, the pressing part 15 is located on the surface of the housing 101. When the British standard plug 20 is mated with the socket 10, the pressing part 15 is located outside the British standard plug 20 and is not blocked by the British standard plug 20, thereby facilitating the user to operate the pressing part 15.

[0046] Specifically, the connecting arm 113 is an elastic part formed by cutting the bottom 111 of the groove as a whole. Therefore, the elastic arm 113 can provide extension and retraction space in the groove depth direction for both the one-way buckle 13 and the pressing part 15. When it is necessary to remove the UK standard plug 20 from the socket 20 for replacement, the user only needs to press the pressing part 15 to drive the elastic arm 113 to simultaneously drive the one-way buckle 13 to sink down until the one-way buckle 13 is disengaged from the slot 215. Then, the UK standard plug 20 can be rotated in the opposite direction to remove it from the socket 10.

[0047] A connecting arm 114 is also provided between the elastic arm 113 and the pressing part 15. The connecting arm 114 runs in the same direction as the side wall of the groove. Specifically, the connecting arm 114 can be recessed into the side wall of the groove. In this embodiment, in order to simplify the processing and improve production efficiency, the elastic arm 113, the connecting arm 114 and the pressing part 15 are an integral structure formed by continuously cutting the bottom 111, side wall and opening edge of the groove.

[0048] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the bottom 111 of the groove is also provided with an elastic part 112. The electrical connection terminal 15 is connected to the elastic part 112 and protrudes from the top surface of the elastic part 112. That is, the electrical connection terminal 15 relies on the elastic part 112 to provide elastic force so as to achieve reliable contact with the power terminal 213.

[0049] In this embodiment, in order to simplify the structural design and reduce the processing cost, both the elastic arm 113 and the elastic part 112 are elastic structural parts formed by cutting and separating the bottom 111 of the groove.

[0050] Please refer to it again. Figures 1 to 13 The following is a brief description of the process of replacing different national standard plugs with electrical connectors that conform to multiple standards in this embodiment: Assuming that the British standard plug 20 is selected to be matched with the socket 10, first align the mating part 21 of the British standard plug 20 and insert it into the slot 11, then rotate the British standard plug 20 until the buckle 12 of the socket 10 is engaged in the axial groove of the snap-fit ​​groove 214.

[0051] Then, the UK standard plug 20 is pressed down and rotated along the depth direction of the slot 11 until the latch 12 engages with the circumferential groove of the latching slot 214. At the same time, the one-way latch 13, relying on its own elasticity, engages with the slot 215, achieving circumferential rotation limitation. Due to the dual limiting effect of the one-way latch 13 and the latch 12 on the side wall of the groove, after the UK standard plug 20 is assembled with the socket 10, the electrical connection terminal 15 and the power terminal 213 can achieve accurate alignment and reliable electrical connection.

[0052] When it is necessary to remove the UK standard plug 20, first manually press the pressing part 15, which will simultaneously drive the one-way buckle 13 out of the slot 215. Then rotate the UK standard plug 20 in the opposite direction. Under the action of the elastic part 112, the buckle 12 will be automatically pushed out of the slot 214, thereby separating the UK standard plug 20 from the socket 10.

[0053] This embodiment features a multi-standard compliant electrical connector and wireless router. The socket is mounted on the router housing and equipped with plugs conforming to different national standards. Users can easily replace the plug to suit their needs, improving user convenience and reducing SKU inventory pressure for service providers during the trading process. Furthermore, this solution incorporates unidirectional latches and clips in the depth direction within the socket and uses a flexible power terminal structure, enhancing both the ease of plug replacement and the reliability of the electrical connection between the plug and socket.

[0054] The above examples are merely illustrative of the technical content of the present invention to facilitate easier understanding by the reader, but do not imply that the implementation of the present invention is limited to these examples. Any technical extensions or re-creations made based on the present invention are protected by the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An electrical connector conforming to multiple standards, characterized in that, include: A socket and a plug detachably connected to the socket; The socket is provided with a slot, and the slot is provided with a latch and an electrical connection terminal; The plug includes power terminals and a snap-fit ​​connector; When the plug is inserted into the socket, the snap-fit ​​connector engages with the latch, such that the power terminal and the electrical connection terminal come into contact and conduct electricity. The plugs include Chinese standard plugs, British standard plugs, American standard plugs, Australian standard plugs, European standard plugs, and Indian standard plugs.

2. The electrical connector conforming to multiple standards according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slot is a groove with an open top, and the electrical connection terminal is elastically disposed at the bottom of the groove to elastically abut against the power terminal.

3. The electrical connector conforming to multiple standards according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buckle is provided in at least two parts, and the buckle is respectively disposed on the groove wall of the groove. The buckle is used to provide the plug with a locking force along the depth direction of the groove.

4. The electrical connector conforming to multiple standards according to any one of claims 2 to 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the groove is also provided with a one-way buckle, and the connector is provided with a slot corresponding to the one-way buckle. The one-way buckle is used to provide the plug with a locking force along the circumferential rotation direction of the groove.

5. The electrical connector conforming to multiple standards according to claim 4, characterized in that, The groove is also provided with a pressing part for controlling the movement of the one-way buckle along the depth direction of the groove.

6. The electrical connector conforming to multiple standards according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the groove is provided with an elastic arm, one end of which is connected to the bottom of the groove and the other end is connected to the pressing part. The one-way buckle is provided on the top surface of the elastic arm.

7. The electrical connector conforming to multiple standards according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressing part extends to the outside of the opening edge of the groove.

8. The electrical connector conforming to multiple standards according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the groove is also provided with an elastic part, and the electrical connection terminal is connected to the elastic part and protrudes from the top surface of the elastic part.

9. The electrical connector conforming to multiple standards according to claim 8, characterized in that, Both the elastic arm and the elastic part are elastic structures formed by cutting and separating them from the bottom of the groove.

10. A wireless router, characterized in that, The wireless router includes an electrical connector conforming to multiple standards as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, and the socket is disposed on the outer casing of the wireless router.

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