USB connector structure with indicating lamp

By integrating temperature sensors and indicator lights into the USB connector, the problem of lack of overheating indications of traditional USB connectors is solved, and timely reminders and equipment protection for overheating are achieved, ensuring the stability and convenience of use of the connector.

CN222338709UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10CIXI HANCHANG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420929500.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-30
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-30

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Technical Problem

Traditional USB connectors lack overheating indicator lights when used, resulting in timely reminders when overheating at the connection, limiting the effectiveness of the device.

Method used

A USB connector structure with indicator light is designed, including installing a temperature sensor and indicator light in the connecting case. The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature at the connection. When the temperature is too high, the indicator light will light up to remind the user and then reset it. Components and batteries implement power management to avoid unnecessary power consumption and equipment damage.

Benefits of technology

Effectively remind users of overheating at the connection, avoid equipment damage, and ensure the stability of the line and the convenience of use through fixed fixing mechanisms and rubber pads.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of USB connectors, and discloses a USB connector structure with an indicating lamp, which comprises a USB connector body, an indicating mechanism is arranged outside the USB connector body, a fixing mechanism is arranged outside the USB connector body, the indicating mechanism comprises a connecting shell, one end of the connecting shell is provided with a groove, and the other end of the connecting shell is provided with an indicating lamp. A groove is formed in the top of the connecting shell, a reset assembly is arranged in the groove, a temperature sensor is installed at one end of the connecting shell, an indicator lamp is installed at one end of the temperature sensor, a placement groove is formed in the top of the connecting shell, a storage battery is installed in the placement groove, the reset assembly comprises a mounting block, and a first electrode plate is installed at one end of the mounting block. One end of the first electrode plate is provided with a second electrode plate, one end of the second electrode plate is provided with a reset plate, the USB connector structure with the indicator lamp can detect the temperature of the joint through the indication mechanism, and the USB connector is prevented from being damaged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of USB connectors, in particular to a USB connector structure with an indicator light. Background Art

[0002] As a connecting device for electronic products, the USB connector enables certain information transmission between electronic devices and enables electronic devices to be controlled through the USB connector.

[0003] According to a USB connector with a connection indicator light disclosed in Chinese patent announcement number CN 216055478 U, the device includes an injection-molded docking plate, a mounting groove and a connection port, one end of the injection-molded docking plate is provided with a mounting groove, the bottom end of the injection-molded docking plate is provided with a connection port, a reinforcement structure includes a positioning protrusion, an inlay groove and an inlay block, the positioning protrusion is provided at the bottom end of one end of the mounting groove, and one end of the connection port is linearly connected with an indicator light assembly. The utility model is provided with a reinforcement structure, and a plurality of installation holes are provided at one end when the connection port is installed, and the positions of the holes match the positioning protrusion and the inlay groove, so that when two groups of injection-molded docking plates are docked, the inlay block can penetrate the preset holes of the connection port and be inlaid with the inlay groove, so that the connection port can be clamped and fixed when the injection-molded docking plates are docked, and the connection port is prevented from falling off and shaking under the penetration of the inlay block during the plug-in and unplugging process of the connection port, thereby achieving reinforcement of the connection port.

[0004] However, the traditional USB connector does not have an overheat indicator light when in use. When the connection is overheated, there is no corresponding prompt, which makes the device have certain limitations. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a USB connector structure with an indicator light to solve the problem that the traditional USB connector proposed in the above background technology has no overheat indicator light when in use and no corresponding prompt when the connection is overheated, which makes the device have certain limitations.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a USB connector structure with an indicator light, comprising a USB connector body, an indicating mechanism is arranged outside the USB connector body, and a fixing mechanism is arranged outside the USB connector body;

[0007] The indicating mechanism comprises a connecting shell, a groove is installed at one end of the connecting shell, a reset assembly is arranged inside the groove, a temperature sensor is installed at one end of the connecting shell, an indicator light is installed at one end of the temperature sensor, a placement groove is opened on the top of the connecting shell, and a battery is installed inside the placement groove.

[0008] Preferably, the reset assembly comprises a mounting block, a first electrode sheet is mounted on one end of the mounting block, a second electrode sheet is arranged on one end of the first electrode sheet, a reset plate is mounted on one end of the second electrode sheet, and a reset spring is fixedly connected to one end of the reset plate.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting block is fixedly connected to the interior of the groove, and one end of the return spring is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting block.

[0010] Preferably, the connection shell is fixedly connected to the outside of the USB connector body, and a protective plate is clamped on the top of the placement groove.

[0011] Preferably, the fixing mechanism comprises a fixing groove, a telescopic rod is fixedly connected inside the fixing groove, one end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a fixing plate, and a rubber pad is installed inside the fixing plate.

[0012] Preferably, there are two fixing grooves, and both fixing grooves are arranged outside the connecting shell.

[0013] Preferably, two fixing plates are provided, and both fixing plates are provided with an arc shape.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by the utility model are:

[0015] First, the utility model installs the connection shell on the outside of the USB connector body, and then connects the USB connector body with other electronic devices. When connected, the outer wall of the other battery device presses the reset plate, so that the reset plate is pushed inward, so that the second electrode sheet at one end of the reset plate contacts the first electrode sheet and is energized, so that the temperature sensor is started, and then the temperature at the connection point is detected by the temperature sensor. When the detected temperature is too high, the temperature sensor turns on the indicator light, thereby reminding the staff that the battery is used as the power source of the first electrode sheet and the indicator light. When the USB connector body is not needed, the USB connector body is unplugged, so that the reset spring drives the reset plate to pop out, so that the first electrode sheet is disconnected from the second electrode sheet, so that the temperature sensor is not working. The protective plate placed on the top of the slot can protect the battery to prevent dust from falling, thereby completing the operation of detecting the connection temperature, and achieving the effect of reminding the staff and avoiding damage to the USB connector.

[0016] Second, the utility model passes the circuit at one end of the USB connector body through the rubber pads in the middle of the two fixing plates. The circuit connected to the end of the USB connector body is in a horizontal state through the fixing plates and the rubber pads to avoid bending. According to the length and needs of the circuit, the position of the fixing plate can be adjusted by pulling the telescopic rod, which is convenient for the staff to adjust by themselves, thereby completing the fixing operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is an overall stereogram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the fixing mechanism of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the indicating mechanism of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is an enlarged view of point A of the present utility model.

[0021] Wherein: 1. USB connector body; 2. indicating mechanism; 3. fixing mechanism; 21. connecting shell; 22. reset assembly; 23. temperature sensor; 24. indicator light; 25. battery; 26. mounting block; 27. first electrode sheet; 28. second electrode sheet; 29. ​​reset plate; 201. reset spring; 31. fixing groove; 32. telescopic rod; 33. fixing plate; 34. rubber pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] 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 in 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.

[0023] The utility model provides the following technical solutions: Example

[0024] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , a USB connector structure with an indicator light, comprising a USB connector body 1, an indicating mechanism 2 is arranged outside the USB connector body 1, and a fixing mechanism 3 is arranged outside the USB connector body 1;

[0025] The indicating mechanism 2 includes a connecting shell 21, a groove is installed at one end of the connecting shell 21, a reset component 22 is arranged inside the groove, a temperature sensor 23 is installed at one end of the connecting shell 21, an indicator light 24 is installed at one end of the temperature sensor 23, and a placement groove is opened at the top of the connecting shell 21, and a battery 25 is installed inside the placement groove.

[0026] The reset assembly 22 includes a mounting block 26 , a first electrode sheet 27 is mounted on one end of the mounting block 26 , a second electrode sheet 28 is provided on one end of the first electrode sheet 27 , a reset plate 29 is mounted on one end of the second electrode sheet 28 , and a reset spring 201 is fixedly connected to one end of the reset plate 29 .

[0027] The mounting block 26 is fixedly connected to the inside of the groove, and one end of the return spring 201 is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting block 26 .

[0028] The connection shell 21 is fixedly connected to the outside of the USB connector body 1, and a protective plate is clamped on the top of the placement groove.

[0029] Through the above technical solution, at this time, by installing the connection shell 21 on the outside of the USB connector body 1, and then connecting the USB connector body 1 with other electronic devices, when connecting, the outer wall of the other battery device presses the reset plate 29, so that the reset plate 29 is pushed inward, so that the second electrode sheet 28 at one end of the reset plate 29 is in contact with the first electrode sheet 27 and energized, so that the temperature sensor 23 is started, and then the temperature at the connection point is detected by the temperature sensor 23. When the detected temperature is too high, the temperature sensor 23 makes the indicator light 24 light up, thereby reminding the staff that the battery 25 serves as the power source of the first electrode sheet 27 and the indicator light 24. When the USB connector body 1 is not needed, the USB connector body 1 is unplugged, so that the reset spring 201 drives the reset plate 29 to pop out, so that the first electrode sheet 27 is disconnected from the second electrode sheet 28, so that the temperature sensor 23 is not working, and the protective plate on the top of the placement slot can protect the battery 25 to prevent dust from falling, thereby completing the operation of detecting the connection temperature, and achieving the effect of reminding the staff and avoiding damage to the USB connector. Example

[0030] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 On the basis of the first embodiment, it is further obtained that the fixing mechanism 3 includes a fixing groove 31, a telescopic rod 32 is fixedly connected inside the fixing groove 31, a fixing plate 33 is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic rod 32, and a rubber pad 34 is installed inside the fixing plate 33.

[0031] There are two fixing grooves 31 , and both fixing grooves 31 are formed outside the connecting shell 21 .

[0032] Two fixing plates 33 are provided, and both fixing plates 33 are provided with an arc shape.

[0033] Through the above technical solution, the line passing through one end of the USB connector body 1 passes through the rubber pad 34 in the middle of the two fixing plates 33. The line connected to the end of the USB connector body 1 is in a horizontal state through the fixing plate 33 and the rubber pad 34 to avoid bending. According to the length and needs of the line, the position of the fixing plate 33 can be adjusted by pulling the telescopic rod 32, which is convenient for the staff to adjust by themselves, thereby completing the fixing operation.

[0034] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit thereof, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A USB connector structure with an indicator light, comprising a USB connector body (1), characterized in that: An indication mechanism (2) is arranged outside the USB connector body (1), and a fixing mechanism (3) is arranged outside the USB connector body (1); The indicating mechanism (2) comprises a connecting shell (21), one end of the connecting shell (21) being provided with a groove, a reset assembly (22) being arranged inside the groove, one end of the connecting shell (21) being provided with a temperature sensor (23), one end of the temperature sensor (23) being provided with an indicator light (24), and a placement groove being provided at the top of the connecting shell (21), a storage battery (25) being arranged inside the placement groove.

2. A USB connector structure with an indicator light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reset assembly (22) comprises a mounting block (26), a first electrode sheet (27) being mounted on one end of the mounting block (26), a second electrode sheet (28) being provided on one end of the first electrode sheet (27), a reset plate (29) being mounted on one end of the second electrode sheet (28), and a reset spring (201) being fixedly connected to one end of the reset plate (29).

3. A USB connector structure with an indicator light according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting block (26) is fixedly connected to the interior of the groove, and one end of the return spring (201) is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting block (26).

4. The USB connector structure with an indicator light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection shell (21) is fixedly connected to the outside of the USB connector body (1), and a protective plate is clamped on the top of the placement groove.

5. The USB connector structure with an indicator light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (3) comprises a fixing groove (31), a telescopic rod (32) is fixedly connected inside the fixing groove (31), one end of the telescopic rod (32) is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (33), and a rubber pad (34) is installed inside the fixing plate (33).

6. A USB connector structure with an indicator light according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are two fixing grooves (31), and both fixing grooves (31) are located outside the connecting shell (21).

7. The USB connector structure with an indicator light according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two fixing plates (33) are provided, and both fixing plates (33) are provided with an arc shape.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • USB connector with connection indicating lamp

    CN216055478U