Modular interface

Abstract

The utility model discloses a modularized interface, comprising a device to be connected, which is provided with a connecting port and an electric connecting part; and the interface module is detachably connected to the connecting port, and when the interface module is connected with the connecting port, the interface module is electrically connected with the electric connecting part. According to the modularized interface provided by the embodiment of the utility model, different interface modules can be replaced according to different interface requirements of external equipment to adapt to different interface structures, so that the modularized interface can be connected with any external equipment to perform corresponding functions, and the adaptability is stronger.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of interfaces, in particular to a modular interface. Background Art

[0002] Generally, a rugged tablet or electronic device needs to be connected to an external device, but the interface of the external device often does not match the interface of the rugged tablet or electronic device, resulting in the inability to connect the two and thus unable to realize the corresponding functions. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose a modular interface, aiming to enhance the adaptability of the interface and allow the interface to be connected smoothly.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model proposes a modular interface, comprising:

[0005] The device to be connected is provided with a connection port and an electrical connection part;

[0006] The interface module is detachably connected to the connection port. When the interface module is connected to the connection port, the interface module is electrically connected to the electrical connection portion.

[0007] Optionally, the electrical connection portion is arranged according to the position of interface pins of various specifications.

[0008] Optionally, the interface module includes:

[0009] A connecting portion, detachably connected to the connecting port, with an opening formed on one side of the connecting portion, and when the connecting portion is connected to the connecting port, the opening faces the outside of the device to be connected;

[0010] The interface part is embedded in the opening, and the interface part includes a pin end and a plug end. The pin end is located away from the opening and is used to be electrically connected to the electrical connection part. The plug end is located close to the opening and is used to connect to an external device.

[0011] Optionally, the connecting portion is further provided with a plurality of conductive terminals, which are arranged corresponding to the electrical connecting portion and electrically connected to the electrical connecting portion; when the interface portion is embedded in the opening, the pin end abuts against the conductive terminal.

[0012] Optionally, the interface module further includes:

[0013] A waterproof cover, one end of which is fixed to the connecting portion, and the other end of which is sealed to the opening.

[0014] Optionally, the waterproof cover includes a fixed part and a sealing part, the fixed part is rotatably connected to the sealing part, the fixed part is fixedly connected to the connecting part, the sealing part seals the opening, and the opening is opened or sealed by rotating the sealing part relative to the fixed part.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting portion is provided with a positioning column, and the fixing portion is provided with a positioning groove, and when the fixing portion is connected to the connecting portion, the positioning groove cooperates with the positioning column.

[0016] Optionally, the connection port is provided with a first waterproof component, which is arranged around the connection port; the interface module is provided with a second waterproof component that is adapted to the first waterproof component, and when the interface module is connected to the connection port, the first waterproof component and the second waterproof component are interference fit.

[0017] Optionally, the first waterproof component is one of a waterproof groove and a waterproof rubber ring, and the second waterproof component is the other of the waterproof groove and the waterproof rubber ring.

[0018] Optionally, the interface module is connected to the connection port via threads; or, the interface module is connected to the connection port via snap-fit.

[0019] The modular interface of the embodiment of the utility model enables the interface module to be connected by setting a connection port that is compatible with the interface module on the device to be connected. At the same time, the interface module and the connection port are detachably connected, so that the device to be connected can replace different interface modules to adapt to different interface structures according to different interface requirements of the external device, thereby realizing that the device to be connected can be connected to any external device to perform corresponding functions, has stronger adaptability, and can enhance user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model 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 utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a modular interface according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the modular interface shown;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of an interface module from another angle according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0025] Label name Label name 100 Device to be connected 110 Connection port 111 The first waterproof part 200 Interface module 210 Connection 211 Opening 212 Conductive terminal 213 Positioning column 220 Interface 221 Pin end 222 Plug end 230 Second waterproof part 240 Waterproof cover 241 Fixed part 2411 Positioning slot 242 Capping Department

[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0029] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0030] Generally, a rugged tablet or electronic device needs to be connected to an external device, but the interface of the external device often does not match the interface of the rugged tablet or electronic device, resulting in the inability to connect the two and thus unable to realize the corresponding functions.

[0031] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present utility model embodiment proposes a modular interface, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The modular interface includes a device to be connected 100 and an interface module 200. The device to be connected 100 is provided with a connection port 110 and an electrical connection portion. The interface module 200 is detachably connected to the connection port 110, and when the interface module 200 is connected to the connection port 110, the interface module 200 is electrically connected to the electrical connection portion.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the device to be connected 100 can be a device such as a three-proof tablet computer, a three-proof laptop computer, etc. that needs to use an interface to communicate with an external device. A connection port 110 adapted to the interface module 200 is set on the device to be connected 100, so that the interface module 200 can be connected to the connection port 110, and at the same time, the interface module 200 and the connection port 110 are detachably connected, so that the device to be connected 100 can replace different interface modules 200 according to different interface requirements of the external device to adapt to different interface structures, so that the device to be connected 100 can be connected to any external device to perform corresponding functions, with stronger adaptability, which can enhance user experience. Among them, the interface module 200 and the connection port 110 can be threaded or snap-on, as long as the connection method between the two can make the interface module 200 conveniently and quickly disassembled and replaced from the connection port 110, and will not make the interface module 200 loose from the connection port 110 during transportation and use.

[0033] The electrical connection part is arranged on the main board inside the device to be connected 100. When the interface module 200 is electrically connected to the electrical connection part, the interface module 200 is connected to the main board inside the device to be connected 100, and the interface function of the interface module 200 is activated, so that the interface communication with the external device can be performed. The electrical connection part can be located at the connection port 110, so that when the interface module 200 is connected to the connection port 110, the electrical connection with the electrical connection part can be completed conveniently and quickly.

[0034] Furthermore, the electrical connection part is arranged according to the position of the interface pins of various specifications, so that when the interface modules 200 of different specifications are connected to the connection port 110 , they can all be electrically connected to the electrical connection part.

[0035] For example, the interface pin positions of interface module A are point a and point b, the interface pin positions of interface module B are point c and point d, and the interface pin positions of interface module C are point e and point f, and the electrical connection parts are set at points a to f. In this way, when interface module A is connected to connection port 110, interface module A can be electrically connected to points a and b to activate the interface function of interface module A; when interface module B is connected to connection port 110, interface module B can be electrically connected to points c and d to activate the interface function of interface module B; when interface module C is connected to connection port 110, interface module C can be electrically connected to points e and f to activate the interface function of interface module C.

[0036] Among them, the interface module 200 can be a USB interface, HDMI interface, VGA interface, DVI interface, DisplayPort interface, parallel port, serial port, headphone interface, Ethernet interface, power interface, etc., and the electrical connection part can be set according to the interface pin position of the above specifications.

[0037] Furthermore, the interface module 200 includes a connecting part 210 and an interface part 220. The connecting part 210 is detachably connected to the connecting port 110. An opening 211 is provided on one side of the connecting part 210. When the connecting part 210 is connected to the connecting port 110, the opening 211 faces the outside of the device 100 to be connected. The interface part 220 is embedded in the opening 211. One end of the interface part 220 is used for electrical connection with the electrical connecting part, and the other end is used for connection with an external device.

[0038] Among them, the connecting part 210 is composed of a bottom plate and a side plate. The side plate can be set to 1, 2 or 3 pieces according to the shape of the connection port 110 of the device to be connected 100. The side plates are respectively connected to the bottom plate. The opening 211 is usually set on the side plate to facilitate facing the outside of the device to be connected 100.

[0039] One end of the interface part 220 is a pin end 221, and the other end is a plug end 222. When the interface part 220 is embedded in the opening 211, the pin end 221 is located away from the opening 211 for electrical connection with the electrical connection part, and the plug end 222 is located close to the opening 211 for connection with an external device.

[0040] It is understandable that the interface module 200 is diversified by providing interface parts 220 of different specifications. The shape of the opening 211 is adapted to the shape of the interface part 220, and the opening 211 of different shapes can be provided according to the interface parts 220 of different specifications.

[0041] Furthermore, the connection portion 210 is also provided with a plurality of conductive terminals 212 , which are arranged corresponding to the electrical connection portion for electrical connection with the electrical connection portion. When the interface portion 220 is embedded in the opening 211 , the pin ends 221 abut against the conductive terminals 212 .

[0042] It is understandable that, since the electrical connection part is arranged according to the position of the interface pins of various specifications, and the conductive terminal 212 is arranged corresponding to the electrical connection part, the conductive terminal 212 is also arranged according to the position of the interface pins of various specifications, so that when the interface parts 220 of different specifications are embedded in the opening 211, the pin ends 221 can abut against the conductive terminals 212. In addition, each conductive terminal 212 is electrically connected to each electrical connection part in a one-to-one correspondence, and the abutment of the pin ends 221 with the conductive terminals 212 enables the pin ends 221 of the interface part 220 to establish electrical connection with the electrical connection part through the conductive terminals 212. For example, since the electrical connection parts are set at points a to f, the conductive terminals 212 are also set at points a to f, the conductive terminal at point a is electrically connected to the electrical connection part at point a, the conductive terminal at point b is electrically connected to the electrical connection part at point b, the conductive terminal at point c is electrically connected to the electrical connection part at point c, the conductive terminal at point d is electrically connected to the electrical connection part at point d, the conductive terminal at point e is electrically connected to the electrical connection part at point e, and the conductive terminal at point f is electrically connected to the electrical connection part at point f. When the interface part A of the interface module A is embedded in the opening 211, the pin end A of the interface part A abuts against the conductive terminals at points a and b, and is electrically connected to the electrical connection parts at points a and b through the conductive terminals at points a and b, thereby activating the interface function of the interface module A; when the interface part B of the interface module B is embedded in the opening 211, the pin end B of the interface part B abuts against the conductive terminals at points c and d, and is electrically connected to the electrical connection parts at points c and d through the conductive terminals at points c and d, thereby activating the interface function of the interface module B; when the interface part C of the interface module C is embedded in the opening 211, the pin end C of the interface part C abuts against the conductive terminals at points e and f, and is electrically connected to the electrical connection parts at points e and f through the conductive terminals at points e and f, thereby activating the interface function of the interface module C.

[0043] It can be understood that establishing an electrical connection between the interface part 220 and the electrical connection part through the conductive terminal 212 can ensure that the interface part 220 of any specification can be stably connected to the electrical connection part, and there will be no poor contact problem due to insufficient pin end length, thereby further improving reliability.

[0044] Furthermore, the connection port 110 is provided with a first waterproof component 111, and the first waterproof component 111 is arranged around the connection port 110. The interface module 200 is provided with a second waterproof component 230 adapted to the first waterproof component 111. When the interface module 200 is connected to the connection port 110, the first waterproof component 111 and the second waterproof component 230 are interference fit to prevent water mist from entering the interior of the device 100 to be connected through the gap between the connection port 110 and the interface module 200.

[0045] Among them, the first waterproof component 111 is one of the waterproof groove and the waterproof rubber ring, and the second waterproof component 230 is the other of the waterproof groove and the waterproof rubber ring. That is, when the first waterproof component 111 is a waterproof groove, the second waterproof component 230 is a waterproof rubber ring, and when the first waterproof component 111 is a waterproof rubber ring, the second waterproof component 230 is a waterproof groove.

[0046] In this embodiment, the first waterproof component 111 is configured as a waterproof groove, and the second waterproof component 230 is configured as a waterproof rubber ring. When the interface module 200 is connected to the connection port 110, the waterproof rubber ring on the interface module 200 is embedded in the waterproof groove of the connection port 110, and the waterproof rubber ring and the waterproof groove are interference fit, which can prevent water mist from entering the interior of the device to be connected 100.

[0047] Furthermore, the interface module 200 is further provided with a waterproof cover 240 , one end of which is fixed to the connecting portion 210 , and the other end of which is sealed to the opening 211 to prevent water mist from entering the interface portion 220 through the opening 211 .

[0048] It is understandable that the waterproof cover 240 achieves a waterproof function by means of an interference fit between the waterproof rubber ring and the opening 211 .

[0049] Furthermore, the waterproof cover 240 includes a fixed portion 241 and a sealing portion 242, the fixed portion 241 is rotatably connected to the sealing portion 242, the fixed portion 241 is fixedly connected to the connecting portion 210, and the sealing portion 242 seals the opening 211, and the opening 211 can be opened and sealed by rotating the sealing portion 242. In this way, when the interface portion 220 needs to be used, the sealing portion 242 is rotated away from the opening 211 to open the opening 211, thereby facilitating the connection between the external device and the interface portion 220. When the interface portion 220 is not needed, the sealing portion 242 is rotated close to the opening 211 to seal the opening 211 to prevent water mist from entering the interface portion 220.

[0050] It can be understood that the fixing portion 241 and the connecting portion 210 are connected by threads; and a waterproof rubber ring is provided at the connection between the sealing portion 242 and the opening 211 .

[0051] Furthermore, a positioning column 213 is provided on the connecting portion 210 , and a positioning groove 2411 is provided on the fixing portion 241 . When the fixing portion 241 is connected to the connecting portion 210 , the positioning groove 2411 cooperates with the positioning column 213 .

[0052] It is understandable that, through the cooperation between the positioning column 213 and the positioning groove 2411 , the fixing portion 241 can be quickly fixed to the connecting portion 210 .

[0053] The modular interface of the embodiment of the utility model enables the interface module to be connected by setting a connection port that is compatible with the interface module on the device to be connected. At the same time, the interface module and the connection port are detachably connected, so that the device to be connected can replace different interface modules to adapt to different interface structures according to different interface requirements of the external device, thereby realizing that the device to be connected can be connected to any external device to perform corresponding functions, has stronger adaptability, and can enhance user experience.

[0054] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made under the concept of the present invention using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular interface, characterized in that: include: The device to be connected is provided with a connection port and an electrical connection part; The interface module is detachably connected to the connection port. When the interface module is connected to the connection port, the interface module is electrically connected to the electrical connection portion.

2. The modular interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrical connection portion is arranged according to the position of interface pins of various specifications.

3. The modular interface according to claim 2, characterized in that: The interface module comprises: A connecting portion, detachably connected to the connecting port, with an opening formed on one side of the connecting portion, and when the connecting portion is connected to the connecting port, the opening faces the outside of the device to be connected; The interface part is embedded in the opening, and the interface part includes a pin end and a plug end. The pin end is located away from the opening and is used to be electrically connected to the electrical connection part. The plug end is located close to the opening and is used to connect to an external device.

4. The modular interface according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting portion is further provided with a plurality of conductive terminals, which are arranged corresponding to the electrical connecting portion and are electrically connected to the electrical connecting portion; when the interface portion is embedded in the opening, the pin ends abut against the conductive terminals.

5. The modular interface according to claim 4, characterized in that: The interface module also includes: A waterproof cover, one end of which is fixed to the connecting portion, and the other end of which is sealed to the opening.

6. The modular interface according to claim 5, characterized in that: The waterproof cover includes a fixing portion and a sealing portion, wherein the fixing portion is rotatably connected to the sealing portion, the fixing portion is fixedly connected to the connecting portion, the sealing portion seals the opening, and the sealing portion is rotated relative to the fixing portion to open or seal the opening.

7. The modular interface according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting portion is provided with a positioning column, and the fixing portion is provided with a positioning groove. When the fixing portion is connected to the connecting portion, the positioning groove cooperates with the positioning column.

8. The modular interface according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The connection port is provided with a first waterproof component, which is arranged around the connection port; the interface module is provided with a second waterproof component adapted to the first waterproof component, and when the interface module is connected to the connection port, the first waterproof component and the second waterproof component are interference fit.

9. The modular interface according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first waterproof component is one of a waterproof groove and a waterproof rubber ring, and the second waterproof component is the other of the waterproof groove and the waterproof rubber ring.

10. The modular interface according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The interface module is connected to the connection port via threads; or, the interface module is connected to the connection port via snap-fit ​​connections.

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