An outlet protection device

Abstract

This invention discloses an electrical connector, a cable rotating device, a cable bending device, and a cable connecting module. The electrical connector includes a first electrical connection unit and a cable connecting module. The first electrical connection unit includes opposite first and second ends. The first end is electrically connected to a cable and can be inserted into a corresponding second electrical connection unit, causing the cable to be electrically connected to the second electrical connection unit. The first electrical connection unit is one of an electronic plug and socket, and the second electrical connection unit is the other, with a cable extending outward from the second end. The cable connecting module, adjacent to the second end, can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the cable extension direction or along a plane parallel to the cable extension direction. The cable extends from the second end of the first electrical connection unit and passes through the cable connecting module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electrical connector and its included cable rotating device, cable bending device and cable connection module, particularly to an electrical connector connected to a cable carrying electronic signals and its included cable rotating device, cable bending device and cable connection module. Background Technology

[0002] For example, cables such as telephone lines, fiber optic cables, and Ethernet cables are plugged into corresponding sockets on walls or other devices via connected electronic plugs to complete the electrical connection.

[0003] In some cases, the cable outside the electronic plug needs to be bent due to limited space, for example. However, because the cable itself is elastic, it can be difficult to maintain the bent position and angle. Therefore, conventional electronic plugs have room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electrical connector and its included cable rotating device, cable bending device and cable connecting module, which have better ease of use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An electrical connector includes a first electrical connection unit and a cable connection module. The first electrical connection unit includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is electrically connected to a cable and can be inserted into a corresponding second electrical connection unit, so that the cable is electrically connected to the second electrical connection unit. The first electrical connection unit is one of an electronic plug and socket, and the second electrical connection unit is the other of the electronic plug and socket. A wire outlet direction extends outward from the second end. The cable connection module is adjacent to the second end and can be rotated by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the wire outlet direction or along a plane parallel to the wire outlet direction. The cable extends out of the first electrical connection unit from the second end and passes through the cable connection module.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cable connection module includes a cable rotation device disposed at the second end, which can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the cable outlet direction.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cable connection module includes a cable bending device pivotally connected to the second end, which can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane parallel to the outgoing direction and be fixed. The cable extends out of the first electrical connection unit from the second end and passes through the cable bending device. The portion of the cable passing through the cable bending device forms a first rotation angle with the outgoing direction.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cable connection module includes a cable bending device pivotally connected to the opposite side of the cable rotating device relative to the second end. The cable can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane parallel to the outgoing direction and be fixed. The cable extends out of the first electrical connection unit from the second end, passes through the cable rotating device, and then passes through the cable bending device. The portion of the cable passing through the cable bending device can be angled with the outgoing direction by a first rotation angle.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, a limiting device is provided at the connection between the cable rotating device and the cable bending device, and the limiting device can fix the cable bending device after rotating by a first rotation angle.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the limiting device includes a plurality of recesses and a protrusion. The plurality of recesses are disposed along the circumferential direction on the opposite side of the cable rotating device relative to the second end. The protrusion is on the side where the cable bending device and the cable rotating device are connected, and can be detachably engaged with the recesses.

[0011] The cable rotating device of the present invention is used in conjunction with a first electrical connection unit, which includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is electrically connected to a cable and can be inserted into a corresponding second electrical connection unit, thereby electrically connecting the cable to the second electrical connection unit. The first electrical connection unit is one of an electronic plug and socket, and the second electrical connection unit is the other. A cable outlet direction extends outward from the second end. The cable rotating device is disposed at the second end and can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the cable outlet direction. The cable extends out of the first electrical connection unit from the second end and passes through the cable rotating device.

[0012] The cable bending device of the present invention is used in conjunction with a first electrical connection unit. The first electrical connection unit includes a first end and a second end, which are opposite to each other. The first end is electrically connected to the cable and can be inserted into a corresponding second electrical connection unit, thereby electrically connecting the first electrical connection unit and the second electrical connection unit. The first electrical connection unit is one of the electronic plugs and sockets, and the second electrical connection unit is the other of the electronic plugs and sockets. A cable outlet direction extends outward from the second end. The cable bending device is pivotally connected to the second end and can be rotated by a first rotation angle along a plane parallel to the cable outlet direction and fixed. The cable extends out of the first electrical connection unit from the second end and passes through the cable bending device. The portion of the cable passing through the cable bending device can form a first rotation angle with the cable outlet direction.

[0013] The cable connection module of the present invention is used in conjunction with a first electrical connection unit. The first electrical connection unit includes a first end and a second end, which are opposite to each other. The first end is electrically connected to the cable and can be inserted into a corresponding second electrical connection unit, so that the cable is electrically connected to the second electrical connection unit. The first electrical connection unit is one of the electronic plugs and sockets, and the second electrical connection unit is the other of the electronic plugs and sockets. A cable outlet direction extends outward from the second end. The cable connection module includes a cable rotating device and a cable bending device. The cable rotating device is disposed at the second end and can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the cable outlet direction. The cable bending device is pivotally connected to the opposite side of the cable rotating device relative to the second end and can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane parallel to the cable outlet direction and be fixed. The cable extends out of the first electrical connection unit from the second end, passes through the cable rotating device, and then passes through the cable bending device. The portion of the cable passing through the cable bending device forms a first rotation angle with the cable outlet direction. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1A and 1B This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electrical connector of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2A and 2B This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the electrical connector of the present invention.

[0016] Figures 2C to 2F This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention in which the outgoing direction extends outward from the second end.

[0017] Figure 3A and 3B This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the cable bending device in the electrical connector of the present invention, which is rotated to a specific angle.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electrical connector of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4A and 4B This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the cable rotating device in the electrical connector of the present invention rotating to a specific angle.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment in which both the cable bending device and the cable rotating device in the electrical connector of the present invention rotate.

[0021] Figure 6A The diagram shows different embodiments of the electrical connector of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6B This is an exploded view of different embodiments of the electrical connector of the present invention. [Symbol Explanation] 100 First electrical connection unit 100′ First electrical connection unit 101 First terminal 102 Second end 102′ Second end 104 Flange 105 Limiting device 200 Cable connection module 300 Cable rotation device 300′ Cable rotating device 304 Groove 305 Limiting part 400 Cable bending device 500 Limiting device 510 Recess 520 bump, 700 cable, 800 outgoing direction 900 electrical connector γ1 angle γ2 angle θ1 angle θ2 angle Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following specific embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrate the implementation of the connection components disclosed in this invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of this invention from the content disclosed in this specification. However, the following disclosure is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art can implement this invention in other different embodiments based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the invention. In the drawings, the thicknesses of layers, films, panels, regions, etc., are enlarged for clarity. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals denote the same components. It should be understood that when a component such as a layer, film, region, or substrate is referred to as being "on" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly on or connected to the other component, or an intermediate component may also be present. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly on" or "directly connected" to another component, no intermediate component is present. As used herein, "connection" can refer to physical and / or electrical connection. Furthermore, "electrical connection" or "coupling" can refer to the presence of other components between two components.

[0024] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers, and / or portions, these components, parts, regions, and / or portions should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, layer, or portion from another. Therefore, "first component," "part," "region," "layer," or "part" discussed below may be referred to as a second component, part, region, layer, or portion without departing from the teachings of this document.

[0025] Furthermore, relative terms such as "below" or "bottom" and "above" or "top" may be used herein to describe the relationship between one component and another, as illustrated in the figures. It should be understood that relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device beyond those shown in the figures. For example, if a device in one of the figures is flipped, a component described as being "below" to another component will be oriented "above" to that component. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can include both "below" and "above" orientations, depending on the specific orientation of the figure. Similarly, if a device in one of the figures is flipped, a component described as being "below" or "under" another component will be oriented "above" that component. Thus, the exemplary term "below" or "under" can include both "above" and "below" orientations.

[0026] As used herein, “about,” “approximately,” or “substantially” includes the value and the average value within an acceptable range of deviations from a particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art, taking into account the measurement in question and a particular number of errors associated with the measurement (i.e., limitations of the measurement system). For example, “about” may mean within one or more standard deviations of the value, or within ±30%, ±20%, ±10%, ±5%. Furthermore, the use of “about,” “approximately,” or “substantially” herein may be chosen based on the optical, etched, or other properties to select a more acceptable range of deviations or standard deviations, and may not require a single standard deviation to apply to all properties.

[0027] like Figure 1A and 1B In the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connector 900 of the present invention includes a first electrical connection unit 100 and a cable connection module 200. The first electrical connection unit 100 can carry electronic or optical signals. More specifically, as shown... Figure 2A and 2B In the illustrated embodiment, the first electrical connection unit 100 includes a first end 101 and a second end 102, which are opposite to each other. The first end 101 is electrically connected to the cable 700 and can be inserted into and engaged with a corresponding second electrical connection unit (not shown), thereby electrically connecting the cable 700 and the second electrical connection unit. In this embodiment, the first electrical connection unit 100 and the second electrical connection unit are respectively an electronic plug and a socket; however, in other embodiments, the roles may be reversed, i.e., the first electrical connection unit 100 and the second electrical connection unit are respectively a socket and an electronic plug.

[0028] like Figure 2C In the illustrated embodiment, the outgoing direction 800 extends outward from the second end 102. Furthermore, as... Figure 2D and 2E In the illustrated embodiment, the first electrical connection unit 100 can be designed with different bend angles as needed. Viewed from different angles, at least a portion of the first electrical connection unit 100 extends along the outgoing wire direction 800. On the other hand, as... Figure 2F In the different embodiments shown, the outgoing direction 800 can extend outward from the second end 102 and is substantially perpendicular to the first electrical connection unit 100. The cable connection module 200 is adjacent to the second end 102 and can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the outgoing direction 800 or along a plane parallel to the outgoing direction 800. The cable 700 extends out of the second end 102 from the first electrical connection unit 100 and passes through the cable connection module 200.

[0029] like Figure 2A and 2B In the illustrated embodiment, the cable connection module 200 includes a cable rotating device 300 and a cable bending device 400. The cable bending device 400 is pivotally connected to the cable rotating device 300 on the opposite side relative to the second end 102, and can rotate by a first rotation angle and be fixed along a plane parallel to the cable outlet direction 800 (e.g., the XY plane). More specifically, as... Figure 2B In the illustrated embodiment, a limiting device 500 is provided at the connection between the cable rotating device 300 and the cable bending device 400. The limiting device 500 includes a plurality of recesses 510 and protrusions 520. The plurality of recesses 510 are arranged circumferentially on the side of the cable rotating device 300 opposite to the second end 102. The protrusions 520 are arranged on the side of the cable bending device 400 connected to the cable rotating device 300 and are detachably engaged with the recesses 510. Accordingly, as Figure 3A and 3B The embodiment shown allows the cable bending device 400 to be rotated to a specific angle, such as γ1 or γ2, and then fixed.

[0030] like Figure 2A and 2B In the illustrated embodiment, the cable rotating device 300 is disposed at the second end 102 and can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the cable outgoing direction 800 (e.g., the YZ plane). More specifically, the cable rotating device 300 has a groove 304 on the side near the second end 102, and the second end 102 is provided with a flange 104 corresponding to the groove 304. Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, the flange 104 is movably engaged in the groove 304. Accordingly, as Figure 4A and 4B In the embodiment shown, the cable rotating device 300 can rotate relative to the cable outlet direction 800 to any angle, such as θ1 or θ2.

[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 5In the illustrated embodiment, the cable rotating device 300 and the cable bending device 400 can respectively rotate along a plane perpendicular to the cable exit direction 800 and along a plane parallel to the cable exit direction 800 to the desired angle and then be fixed. The cable 700 extends from the second end 102 into the first electrical connection unit 100, passes through the cable rotating device 300, and then through the cable bending device 400. The portion of the cable 700 passing through the cable bending device 400 can be angled with the cable exit direction 800 at the same angle as the cable bending device 400. Therefore, the problem of difficulty in maintaining the bending position and angle due to the elasticity of the cable 700 itself can be reduced. Furthermore, neither the cable rotating device 300 nor the cable bending device 400 needs to be disassembled during the above adjustments, making it more convenient to use.

[0032] In the above embodiments, the cable connection module 200 includes a cable rotating device 300 and a cable bending device 400. However, in different embodiments, the cable connection module 200 may also include either the cable rotating device 300 or the cable bending device 400 separately, that is, the cable rotating device 300 and the cable bending device 400 can be used separately with the first electrical connection unit. Furthermore, when the cable bending device is used separately with the first electrical connection unit, the cable bending device is pivotally connected to the second end, can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane parallel to the outgoing direction and be fixed, the cable extends out of the first electrical connection unit from the second end, and through the cable bending device, the portion of the cable passing through the cable bending device can form a first rotation angle with the outgoing direction. Viewed from different angles, the cable rotating device, the cable bending device, the cable connection module including both, and the electrical connector including the cable connection module and the first electrical connection unit can all provide protection for the cable outgoing, that is, they can all be considered as an outgoing protection device.

[0033] like Figure 6A and 6B In the illustrated embodiment, the second end 102' of the first electrical connection unit 100' may further include a limiting device 105, such as a sleeve, and a corresponding limiting portion 305, such as one with an inclined surface, may be provided on the side of the cable rotating device 300' near the second end 102'. After the cable rotating device 300' is rotated to the desired angle, the limiting device 105 can be rotated to tightly clamp the limiting portion 305, thereby fixing the cable rotating device 300'. The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electrical connector characterized in that it comprises: A first electrical connection unit includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is electrically connected to a cable and can be inserted into a corresponding second electrical connection unit so that the cable is electrically connected to the second electrical connection unit. The first electrical connection unit is one of an electronic plug and a socket, and the second electrical connection unit is the other of the electronic plug and the socket. A wire outlet extends outward from the second end. A cable connection module, adjacent to the second end, can rotate along a plane perpendicular to the outgoing direction to form a first rotation angle, or rotate along a plane parallel to the outgoing direction by a first rotation angle and be fixed. The cable extends from the second end into the first electrical connection unit and passes through the cable connection module.

2. The electrical connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that... The cable connection module includes a cable rotating device located at the second end, which rotates by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the cable outlet direction.

3. The electrical connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that... The cable connection module includes a cable bending device, which is pivotally connected to the opposite side of the cable rotating device relative to the second end. It can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane parallel to the outgoing direction and be fixed. The cable extends out of the first electrical connection unit from the second end, passes through the cable rotating device, and then passes through the cable bending device. The part of the cable passing through the cable bending device forms a first rotation angle with the outgoing direction.

4. The electrical connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that... The cable connection module includes a cable bending device, which is pivotally connected to the second end. It rotates by a first rotation angle along a plane parallel to the outgoing direction and is fixed. The cable extends from the second end to the first electrical connection unit and passes through the cable bending device. The portion of the cable passing through the cable bending device forms a first rotation angle with the outgoing direction.

5. The electrical connector as described in claim 4, characterized in that... A limiting device is provided at the connection between the cable rotating device and the cable bending device. This limiting device fixes the cable bending device after it rotates by a first rotation angle.

6. The electrical connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that... The limiting device includes: A plurality of recesses are arranged along a circumferential direction on the opposite side of the cable rotating device relative to the second end; A protrusion is provided on the side where the cable bending device and the cable rotating device are connected, and engages with the recess.

7. A cable turning device, used in conjunction with a first electrical connection unit, the first electrical connection unit comprising a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end being connected to a cable and being insertable into a corresponding second electrical connection unit, thereby electrically connecting the cable to the second electrical connection unit, wherein the first electrical connection unit is one of an electronic plug and a socket, the second electrical connection unit is the other of the electronic plug and socket, and a wire extending outward from the second end; characterized in that: The cable rotating device is located at the second end and rotates by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the outgoing direction. The cable extends from the second end to the first electrical connection unit and passes through the cable rotating device.

8. A cable bending device, used in conjunction with a first electrical connection unit, the first electrical connection unit comprising a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end being connected to a cable and being insertable into a corresponding second electrical connection unit, thereby electrically connecting the first electrical connection unit and the second electrical connection unit, wherein the first electrical connection unit is one of an electronic plug and a socket, the second electrical connection unit is the other of the electronic plug and socket, and a wire extending outward from the second end; characterized in that: The cable bending device is pivotally connected to the second end and can rotate by a first rotation angle along a plane parallel to the outgoing direction and be fixed. The cable extends out of the first electrical connection unit from the second end and passes through the cable bending device. The portion of the cable passing through the cable bending device forms a first rotation angle with the outgoing direction.

9. A cable connection module, used in conjunction with a first electrical connection unit, the first electrical connection unit comprising a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end being connected to a cable and being insertable into a corresponding second electrical connection unit, thereby electrically connecting the cable to the second electrical connection unit, wherein the first electrical connection unit is one of an electronic plug and a socket, the second electrical connection unit is the other of the electronic plug and socket, and a wire extending outward from the second end, characterized in that... The cable connection module includes: A cable rotating device is provided at the second end, which rotates by a first rotation angle along a plane perpendicular to the direction of cable output; A cable bending device is pivotally connected to the opposite side of the cable rotating device relative to the second end. It rotates by a first rotation angle along a plane parallel to the outgoing direction and is fixed. The cable extends from the second end to the first electrical connection unit, passes through the cable rotating device, and then passes through the cable bending device. The portion of the cable passing through the cable bending device forms a first rotation angle with the outgoing direction.

10. The cable connection module as described in claim 9, characterized in that... A limiting device is provided at the connection between the cable rotating device and the cable bending device. This limiting device fixes the cable bending device after it rotates by a first rotation angle.

11. The cable connection module as described in claim 10, characterized in that... The limiting device includes: A plurality of recesses are arranged along a circumferential direction on the opposite side of the cable rotating device relative to the second end; A protrusion is provided on the side where the cable bending device and the cable rotating device are connected, and engages with the recess.

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