Dustproof Type-C connector

The dustproof Type-C connector addresses the issue of dust-induced damage by using an insulating shell with magnetic adsorption and spring-clamping mechanisms to maintain stability and extend service life in dusty environments.

CN222261481UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27DONGGUAN SHUOZHEN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420812829.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-19
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-19

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Technical Problem

Type-C connectors are prone to damage and reduced service life when used in dusty environments due to dust accumulation, affecting their stability and practicality.

Method used

A dustproof Type-C connector design featuring an insulating shell with magnetic adsorption plates, flexible pressing plates, and spring-clamping mechanisms to secure and protect the connector from dust ingress.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the stability and practicality of Type-C connectors by ensuring stable operation and extending their service life in dusty conditions through effective dust prevention.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of Type-C connectors, and particularly relates to a dustproof Type-C connector which comprises an insulating shell, a shell groove is formed in the outer side of the insulating shell, a flexible pressing plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the insulating shell, a first magnetic adsorption plate is fixedly installed on the side face of the insulating shell, and a second magnetic adsorption plate is fixedly installed on the side face of the insulating shell. A second magnetic adsorption plate is fixedly installed on the side face of the insulating shell, a shell connecting block is fixedly installed on the side face of the insulating shell, a connecting block sliding groove is formed in the insulating shell, a second clamping rod is driven to move downwards through stretching and retracting of a second spring, and the second clamping rod can be clamped into a second clamping rod clamping groove; a flexible pressing plate is pressed to drive a pressing plate connecting block and a second clamping rod ejecting block to cooperate with a fourth spring to move upwards, a second clamping rod is pushed through the second clamping rod ejecting block, so that the second clamping rod is popped out, the Type-C connecting block can be clamped in the mode, stable operation of the interface is guaranteed, and the stability and practicability of the device are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of Type-C connectors, and in particular relates to a dustproof Type-C connector. Background Art

[0002] Type-C, also known as USB Type-C, is an interface standard for connecting and transmitting data. It is a brand-new interface standard. Compared with the traditional USB interface, the Type-C interface has a smaller and more portable design, supports two-way plugging and unplugging, and the plug does not need to distinguish the front and back. It also supports fast charging and high-speed data transmission. The Type-C interface is widely used in digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The Type-C interface can also support a variety of functions, including video output, audio transmission, and connecting peripheral devices. Due to its versatility and convenience, the Type-C interface has gradually replaced many traditional interface standards, such as USB Type-A and Type-B interfaces. Its popularity has also promoted the interconnection between devices, enabling users to connect various devices more conveniently and enjoy a more efficient data transmission and charging experience. The Type-C connector is famous for its reversible plug design, which means that users can plug it into the device at will without worrying about the front and back of the plug. The Type-C connector also supports data transmission speeds of up to 10Gbps, as well as smart charging functions that can provide up to 100W of power. In addition, it can also transmit audio, video, and data, realizing a versatile and all-round connection standard.

[0003] Due to its many advantages, Type-C connectors are widely used in various devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, external storage devices, etc. It brings users a more convenient and faster connection experience, and has gradually become one of the mainstream connection standards for consumer electronic products. Due to its wide range of use environments, Type-C connectors sometimes need to be used in some dusty environments. In such environments, Type-C connectors will reduce the service life of the device under the influence of dust and will be easily damaged during use. Therefore, it is necessary to perform dust-proof treatment on the Type-C connector, so as to extend the service life of the device and prevent the Type-C connector from being damaged, thereby improving the protection of the device, and then ensuring the stable operation of the device and improving the practicality of the device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the problems raised in the above background technology, the utility model provides a dustproof Type-C connector, which solves the problem that when used in some dusty environments, the Type-C connector will reduce the service life of the device under the influence of dust and will be easily damaged during use.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a dustproof Type-C connector, comprising an insulating shell, an outer side of the insulating shell is provided with a shell groove, a flexible pressing plate is fixedly installed on the bottom of the insulating shell, a first magnetic adsorption plate is fixedly installed on the side of the insulating shell, a second magnetic adsorption plate is fixedly installed on the side of the insulating shell, a first shell connecting block is fixedly installed on the side of the insulating shell, a connecting block slide groove is provided inside the insulating shell, a second card rod slot is provided inside the insulating shell, a slide groove is provided inside the insulating shell, a Type-C connecting block is movably installed inside the insulating shell, a connecting block groove is provided at the bottom of the Type-C connecting block, a groove is fixedly installed on the top of the Type-C connecting block, and an interface mounting block is fixedly installed on the side of the Type-C connecting block.

[0006] Preferably, a pressing plate connecting block is fixedly installed on the top of the flexible pressing plate, a fourth spring is fixedly installed on the top of the pressing plate connecting block, and a second clamping rod top block is fixedly installed on the top of the pressing plate connecting block.

[0007] Preferably, a movable shaft is movably installed inside the first shell connecting block, and a magnetic cover plate is fixedly installed on the side of the movable shaft.

[0008] Preferably, a Type-C interface is fixedly mounted on the side of the interface mounting block, a built-in groove is provided inside the Type-C interface, and a connecting terminal is fixedly mounted inside the Type-C interface.

[0009] Preferably, a first groove is provided inside the Type-C connecting block, a first spring is fixedly installed at one end of the first groove, and a first clamping rod is fixedly installed at one end of the first spring.

[0010] Preferably, a second groove is provided inside the Type-C connecting block, a second spring is fixedly installed on the top of the second groove, and a second clamping rod is fixedly installed on the bottom of the second spring.

[0011] Preferably, a second shell connecting block is fixedly mounted on the top of the insulating shell, a third spring is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the second shell connecting block, and a third clamping rod is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the third spring.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] The second card rod is driven downward by the extension and retraction of the second spring, so that the second card rod can be connected to the inside of the second card rod slot. By pressing the flexible pressing plate, the pressing plate connecting block and the second card rod top block cooperate with the fourth spring to move upward. The second card rod is pushed by the second card rod top block to make the second card rod pop out. This method can connect the Type-C connection block, thereby ensuring that the interface can operate stably and improving the stability and practicality of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is the first three-dimensional structural diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a second three-dimensional structural diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is the first cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a second cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a third cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a fourth cross-sectional view of the present utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1. Insulating shell; 2. Shell groove; 3. Flexible pressing plate; 4. First magnetic adsorption plate; 5. Second magnetic adsorption plate; 6. First shell connecting block; 7. Movable shaft; 8. Magnetic cover; 9. Type-C connecting block; 10. Groove; 11. Interface mounting block; 12. Type-C interface; 13. Built-in groove; 14. Connecting terminal; 15. First groove; 16. First spring; 17. First clamping rod; 18. Connecting block groove; 19. Second groove; 20. Second spring; 21. Second clamping rod; 22. Second shell connecting block; 23. Third spring; 24. Third clamping rod; 25. Connecting block slide; 26. Pressing plate connecting block; 27. Second clamping rod top block; 28. Fourth spring; 29. ​​Second clamping rod slot; 30. Slide. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] See also Figure 1-6 The utility model provides the following technical solutions: a dustproof Type-C connector, comprising an insulating shell 1, an outer side of the insulating shell 1 is provided with a shell groove 2, a flexible pressing plate 3 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the insulating shell 1, a first magnetic adsorption plate 4 is fixedly installed on the side of the insulating shell 1, a second magnetic adsorption plate 5 is fixedly installed on the side of the insulating shell 1, a first shell connecting block 6 is fixedly installed on the side of the insulating shell 1, a connecting block slide 25 is provided inside the insulating shell 1, a second card rod slot 29 is provided inside the insulating shell 1, and a slide 30 is provided inside the insulating shell 1. The connecting block slide 25 and the slide 30 can provide activity space for the activity of the Type-C connecting block 9, thereby improving the stability of the device, a Type-C connecting block 9 is movably installed inside the insulating shell 1, a connecting block groove 18 is provided at the bottom of the Type-C connecting block 9, a groove 10 is fixedly installed on the top of the Type-C connecting block 9, and an interface mounting block 11 is fixedly installed on the side of the Type-C connecting block 9.

[0024] In this embodiment: in conjunction with the insulating shell 1, the Type-C connecting block 9, the first groove 15, the first spring 16, the first clamping rod 17, the second groove 19, the second spring 20 and the second clamping rod 21, the first spring 16 and the second spring 20 inside the first groove 15 and the second groove 19 can be extended and retracted to drive the first clamping rod 17 and the second clamping rod 21 fixedly installed at one end of the first spring 16 and the second spring 20 to move toward the side and bottom of the Type-C connecting block 9, so that the Type-C connecting block 9 can be clamped inside the insulating shell 1, thereby improving the connection stability of the device.

[0025] In this embodiment: in conjunction with the insulating shell 1, the flexible pressing plate 3, the Type-C connecting block 9, the pressing plate connecting block 26, the second card rod top block 27 and the fourth spring 28, the pressing plate connecting block 26 can be driven to move upward by pressing the flexible pressing plate 3, and the movement of the pressing plate connecting block 26 can drive the second card rod top block 27 to move upward, so that the second card rod top block 27 can push the card rod to move upward, so that the Type-C connecting block 9 can be taken out from the inside of the insulating shell 1, and in conjunction with the fourth spring 28, the pressing plate connecting block 26 can be driven to move downward, thereby providing preparation for the next pressing. This method can improve the practicality of the device.

[0026] In this embodiment: in conjunction with the first spring 16, the first clamping rod 17, the third spring 23 and the third clamping rod 24, the first spring 16 and the third spring 23 can be extended and retracted to drive the first clamping rod 17 and the third clamping rod 24 to move outward, and the device 9 can be dragged backward after use. One end of the first clamping rod 17 and the third clamping rod 24 is an inclined surface, which can automatically extend and retract inward by pulling force when dragging. This method can improve the practicality of the device.

[0027] The working principle and usage process of the utility model: after the utility model is installed, the first spring 16 and the second spring 20 can be extended and retracted to drive the first clamping rod 17 and the second clamping rod 21 to move outward, and the Type-C connection block 9 can be clamped in the shell groove 2 and the second clamping rod clamping groove 29 through the movement of the first clamping rod 17 and the second clamping rod 21, so that the Type-C connection block 9 can be clamped in the inside of the insulating shell 1, and by pushing the Type-C connection block 9 in the direction of the magnetic cover 8, after the Type-C connection block 9 moves to the specified position, the third spring 23 fixedly installed inside the second shell connection block 22 will drive the third clamping rod 24 to move downward, and the third clamping rod 24 can be used to clamp the connection block groove 10 at the top of the Type-C connection block 9, and the first clamping rod 17 and the second clamping rod 21 are clamped in the shell groove 2 and the second clamping rod clamping groove 29, so that the Type-C connection block 9 can be clamped in the inside of the insulating shell 1, and the magnetic cover 8 can be pushed through the Type-C interface. The cover plate 8 flips upward so that the device can be used normally. After use, the pressing plate connecting block 26 is driven to move upward by pressing the flexible pressing plate 3, thereby driving the second card rod top block 27 and the second card rod slot 29 to move upward, and the second card rod 21 that is clamped in the second card rod slot 29 is pushed out, and then the Type-C connecting block 9 is dragged. Through the inclined surfaces at one end of the first card rod 17, the second card rod 21 and the third card rod 24, the first card rod 17, the second card rod 21 and the third card rod 24 can be driven by tension to retract into the inside of the device, thereby facilitating the dragging of the Type-C connecting block 9. After the Type-C connecting block 9 is dragged to the specified position, the first card rod 17 and the second card rod 21 can pop out and be clamped in the shell groove 2 and the second card rod slot 29, thereby realizing the clamping of the Type-C connecting block 9. The magnetic cover plate 8 will flip downward after the Type-C connecting block 9 is dragged, and the magnetic cover plate 8 can be adsorbed in cooperation with the first magnetic adsorption plate 4 and the second magnetic adsorption plate 5, thereby realizing the dustproof function of the device.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A dustproof Type-C connector, comprising an insulating housing (1), characterized in that: The outer side of the insulating shell (1) is provided with a shell groove (2), the bottom of the insulating shell (1) is fixedly installed with a flexible pressing plate (3), the side of the insulating shell (1) is fixedly installed with a first magnetic adsorption plate (4), the side of the insulating shell (1) is fixedly installed with a second magnetic adsorption plate (5), the side of the insulating shell (1) is fixedly installed with a first shell connecting block (6), the interior of the insulating shell (1) is provided with a connecting block slide groove (25), the interior of the insulating shell (1) is provided with a second card rod slot (29), the interior of the insulating shell (1) is provided with a slide groove (30), the interior of the insulating shell (1) is movably installed with a Type-C connecting block (9), the bottom of the Type-C connecting block (9) is provided with a connecting block groove (18), the top of the Type-C connecting block (9) is fixedly installed with a groove (10), and the side of the Type-C connecting block (9) is fixedly installed with an interface mounting block (11).

2. The dustproof Type-C connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressing plate connecting block (26) is fixedly mounted on the top of the flexible pressing plate (3), a fourth spring (28) is fixedly mounted on the top of the pressing plate connecting block (26), and a second clamping rod top block (27) is fixedly mounted on the top of the pressing plate connecting block (26).

3. The dustproof Type-C connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable shaft (7) is movably mounted inside the first shell connecting block (6), and a magnetic cover plate (8) is fixedly mounted on the side of the movable shaft (7).

4. The dustproof Type-C connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A Type-C interface (12) is fixedly mounted on the side of the interface mounting block (11), a built-in groove (13) is provided inside the Type-C interface (12), and a connecting terminal (14) is fixedly mounted inside the Type-C interface (12).

5. The dustproof Type-C connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first groove (15) is provided inside the Type-C connection block (9), a first spring (16) is fixedly mounted on one end of the first groove (15), and a first clamping rod (17) is fixedly mounted on one end of the first spring (16).

6. The dustproof Type-C connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second groove (19) is arranged inside the Type-C connection block (9), a second spring (20) is fixedly mounted on the top of the second groove (19), and a second clamping rod (21) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the second spring (20).

7. The dustproof Type-C connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second shell connecting block (22) is fixedly mounted on the top of the insulating shell (1), a third spring (23) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the second shell connecting block (22), and a third clamping rod (24) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the third spring (23).