Interface device and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an interface device and electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of electronics. The interface device comprises a connector assembly and a first elastic piece, the interface device is configured to be detachably connected with the connector, the first elastic piece is located on one side outside the connector assembly, when the connector assembly is in a connected state, the first elastic piece is in a first state, and when the connector assembly is in a disconnected state, the first elastic piece is in a second state. The first elastic piece can be in the first state or the second state, the function of a configuration channel pin in the connector assembly is replaced, the configuration channel pin can be in a non-electrified state when the electronic equipment is in a standby state, and the interface device also has the function of detecting and identifying external equipment. And the ionization corrosion degree of the pins in the connector in a humid state is reduced, so that the corrosion resistance of the interface device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to an interface device and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] When using electronic devices in a humid and liquid-prone environment, the Type-C interface of the electronic device is susceptible to corrosion, and corrosion of the Type-C interface can easily lead to failure of the electronic device. The main reason for the corrosion of the Type-C interface is that the CC (Configuration Channel) pin is always in a high-level and low-level alternating state when the electronic device is in standby mode. The CC pin is used to detect and identify connected external devices. When the Type-C interface of the mobile phone is exposed to liquid, the CC pin will undergo ionization corrosion due to the charge, and failure will occur after a long period of time and multiple occurrences. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present disclosure provides an interface device and an electronic device, which can improve the corrosion resistance of the Type-C interface.

[0004] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0005] In one aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an interface device, comprising a connector assembly and a first elastic sheet, wherein the first elastic sheet is located on one side outside the connector assembly, and the interface device is configured to be detachably connected to a connector;

[0006] When the connector assembly is in a connected state, the first spring piece is in a first state, and when the connector assembly is in a disconnected state, the first spring piece is in a second state;

[0007] Wherein, a first connecting pin is provided in the connector assembly, and when the interface device is connected to the connector to put the connector assembly in a connected state, a second connecting pin in the connector is connected to the first connecting pin.

[0008] Optionally, when the connector assembly is in a disconnected state, the first connecting pin is in a powered-off state.

[0009] Optionally, the first spring element in the first state outputs a low level signal, and the first spring element in the second state outputs a high level signal.

[0010] Optionally, the interface device further includes a second elastic sheet, and the second elastic sheet is located on a side outside the connector assembly.

[0011] Optionally, the first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet are respectively located on two opposite sides of the connector assembly;

[0012] When the connector assembly is in a disconnected state, the first spring sheet and the second spring sheet are spaced apart from the connector assembly; when the connector assembly is in a connected state, one end of the first spring sheet and one end of the second spring sheet are electrically connected to the connector.

[0013] Optionally, a third elastic sheet and a fourth elastic sheet are further included, wherein the first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet are located on one side of the connector component, and the third elastic sheet and the fourth elastic sheet are located on the other side of the connector component.

[0014] Optionally, when the connector assembly is in a disconnected state, one end of the second elastic sheet contacts the first elastic sheet, and one end of the third elastic sheet contacts the fourth elastic sheet;

[0015] When the connector assembly is in a connected state, the first elastic sheet and the fourth elastic sheet are electrically connected to the connector, and the second elastic sheet and the third elastic sheet are spaced apart from the connector assembly and the connector.

[0016] Optionally, the second spring clip and the third spring clip are grounded, and the fourth spring clip is configured to output a voltage signal.

[0017] Optionally, the first elastic sheet is provided with a first bending portion close to the connector component, and the second elastic sheet is located between the first elastic sheet and the connector component.

[0018] Optionally, the fourth elastic sheet is provided with a second bending portion close to the connector assembly, and the third elastic sheet is located between the fourth elastic sheet and the connector assembly.

[0019] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an electronic device, comprising the above-mentioned interface device.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure include at least:

[0021] In the interface device provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a first spring sheet is additionally provided in the connector assembly. The first spring sheet is configured to be in a first state or a second state, replacing the function of the configuration channel pin, so that the configuration channel pin in the connector assembly can be in an unpowered state when the electronic device is in standby mode. The interface device also has the function of detecting and identifying external devices, reducing the degree of ionization corrosion of the pins in the connector in a humid state, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the interface device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an interface device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an interface device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another interface device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another interface device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] The reference numerals in the figures represent respectively:

[0028] 1-connector assembly; 2-first spring; 3-second spring; 4-third spring; 5-fourth spring;

[0029] 10-connector; 21-first bending portion; 51-second bending portion.

[0030] The above drawings show clear embodiments of the present disclosure, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way, but to illustrate the concepts of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0032] The USB Type-C interface is a USB interface appearance standard. The USB Type-C interface has a slimmer structure and faster transmission speed, and has been widely used in electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets. The Type-C interface of electronic devices is equipped with a CC pin. The CC pin is always in a high-level and low-level alternating state when the electronic device is in standby mode. The CC pin is used to detect and identify connected external devices. When electronic devices are used in a humid and liquid-prone environment, the CC pin will undergo ionization corrosion due to the charge, causing Type-C interface failure.

[0033] In order to solve the corrosion problem caused by the CC pin, some related technologies cancel the CC pin in the Type-C interface, but this makes the Type-C interface lose the function of detecting and identifying external devices. In other related technologies, one of the four GND pins of Type-c is used to replace the CC pin. When the GND pin detects the connection of an external device, it enters a high-level and low-level alternating state to identify the connected external device. However, when the Type-C interface is working, only the remaining three GND pins are grounded. The current carrying capacity of the Type-C interface is weak, and it cannot withstand large currents, and generates a lot of heat.

[0034] In order to improve the corrosion resistance of the Type-C interface, the present disclosure provides an interface device. Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an interface device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the interface device includes a connector component 1 and a first spring 2, the first spring 2 is located on one side outside the connector component 1, and the interface device is configured to be detachably connected to the connector 10. When the connector component 1 is in a connected state, the first spring 2 is in a first state, and when the connector component 1 is in a disconnected state, the first spring 2 is in a second state. Among them, a first connecting pin is provided in the connector component 1, and when the interface device is connected to the connector 10 so that the connector component 1 is in a connected state, the second connecting pin in the connector 10 is connected to the first connecting pin.

[0035] In the interface device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first connecting pin of the connector component 1 is used to connect to the second connecting pin of the connector 10, and a first spring piece 2 is additionally provided in the connector component 1, and the first spring piece 2 is configured to be in a first state or a second state, replacing the function of the configuration channel pin, so that the configuration channel pin in the connector component can be in an unpowered state when the electronic device is in standby state, and the interface device also has the function of detecting and identifying external devices, reducing the degree of ionization corrosion of the pins in the connector in a humid state, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the interface device.

[0036] In order to make the technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more clear, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, the interface device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a connector component 1 and a first spring 2. The first spring 2 is located outside the connector component 1. The first spring 2 in the first state outputs a low-level signal, and the first spring 2 in the second state outputs a high-level signal, that is, the first spring 2 is configured to output a high-level and low-level alternating signal. When the connector component 1 is connected to an external device, the first spring 2 can detect and identify the external device. When the electronic device is on standby, the CC pin in the connector component 1 can be in an unpowered state to reduce the ionization corrosion of the connector component 1 and improve the corrosion resistance of the interface device.

[0038] The connector assembly 1 is provided with a first connection pin. When the interface device is connected to the connector 10 so that the connector assembly 1 is in a connected state, the second connection pin in the connector 10 is connected to the first connection pin. When the connector assembly 1 is in a disconnected state, the first connection pin is in a power-off state. The first connection pin and the second connection pin are used to realize the connection function between the interface device and the connector 10, so that the electronic device can transmit electrical signals through the connector 10 and the interface device.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1 As shown, the interface device further includes a second elastic sheet 3 , which is located at one side outside the connector assembly 1 and is grounded.

[0040] Exemplarily, the second spring piece 3 and the first spring piece 2 are respectively located on opposite sides of the connector assembly 1. The first spring piece 2 and the second spring piece 3 can be electrically connected through the connector assembly 1, so that when an external device is connected, the first spring piece 2 is electrically connected to the second spring piece 3, thereby reducing the level of the first spring piece 2 to form a detection signal.

[0041] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an interface device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first spring piece 2 and the second spring piece 3 are respectively located on opposite sides of the connector assembly 1. When the connector assembly 1 is in a disconnected state, the first spring piece 2 and the second spring piece 3 are spaced apart from the connector assembly 1. When the connector assembly 1 is in a connected state, one end of the first spring piece 2 and one end of the second spring piece 3 are electrically connected to the connector 10. The connector assembly 1 is used to connect to an electronic device, and the connector 10 is used to connect to an external device.

[0042] Optionally, the connector 10 is a male connector and the connector assembly 1 is a female connector.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the connector 10 is provided with a conductive area, and when the connector 10 is connected to the connector assembly 1, the conductive area of ​​the connector 10 abuts against the first spring 2 and the second spring 3. The conductive area on the connector 10 is used to electrically connect the first spring 2 and the second spring 3, thereby generating a signal of a level change of the first spring 2.

[0044] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another interface device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, such as Figure 3 As shown, the interface device further includes a third elastic sheet 4 and a fourth elastic sheet 5 , the first elastic sheet 2 and the second elastic sheet 3 are located on one side of the connector component 1 , and the third elastic sheet 4 and the fourth elastic sheet 5 are located on the other side of the connector component 1 .

[0045] Alternatively, see Figure 3 When the connector assembly 1 is in the disconnected state, one end of the second spring piece 3 contacts the first spring piece 2, and one end of the third spring piece 4 contacts the fourth spring piece 5. In this case, the first spring piece 2 is electrically connected to the second spring piece 3 and is in a low level state, and the fourth spring piece 5 is electrically connected to the third spring piece 4 and is in a low level state.

[0046] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of another interface device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, when the connector assembly 1 is in a connected state, the first spring sheet 2 and the fourth spring sheet 5 are electrically connected to the connector 10, and the second spring sheet 3 and the third spring sheet 4 are spaced apart from the connector 10 and the connector assembly 1. In this case, the area where the connector 10 contacts the first spring sheet 2 and the fourth spring sheet 5 is made of an insulator material, and the first spring sheet 2 and the fourth spring sheet 5 are separated from the second spring sheet 3 and the third spring sheet 4, respectively, which increases the level of the second spring sheet 3 and the third spring sheet 4, thereby generating a signal for external device access.

[0047] Optionally, the second spring clip 3 and the third spring clip 4 are grounded, and the fourth spring clip 5 is configured to output a voltage signal. The embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the output voltage of the fourth spring clip 5. When the connector assembly 1 is in a disconnected state, the third spring clip 4 and the fourth spring clip 5 are in contact and electrically connected with each other, and the fourth spring clip 5 is in a grounded state. When the connector assembly 1 is in a connected state, the third spring clip 4 is separated from the fourth spring clip 5, so that the fourth spring clip 5 restores its output voltage to detect the connection state of the interface device.

[0048] It should be noted that a hemispherical protrusion structure is provided at one end of the first spring piece 2, the second spring piece 3, the third spring piece 4 and the fourth spring piece 5 close to the connector 10, and the first spring piece 2, the second spring piece 3, the third spring piece 4 and the fourth spring piece 5 can all undergo elastic deformation, thereby changing the connection state when the connector 10 is connected or separated from the connector assembly 1.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 4 As shown, the first spring sheet 2 is provided with a first bending portion 21 close to the connector assembly 1, and the second spring sheet 3 is located between the first spring sheet 2 and the connector assembly 1. When the connector 10 is separated from the connector assembly 1, the first spring sheet 2 is bent toward the side close to the connector assembly 1 to contact the second spring sheet 3, thereby being electrically connected to the second spring sheet 3. When the connector 10 is connected to the connector assembly 1, the connector 10 is inserted between the first spring sheet 2 and the second spring sheet 3, thereby disconnecting the electrical connection between the first spring sheet 2 and the second spring sheet 3.

[0050] Alternatively, if Figure 4 As shown, the fourth elastic sheet 5 is provided with a second bending portion 51 close to the connector assembly 1, and the third elastic sheet 4 is located between the fourth elastic sheet 5 and the connector assembly 1. When the connector 10 is separated from the connector assembly 1, the fourth elastic sheet 5 is bent toward the side close to the connector assembly 1 to contact the third elastic sheet 4, thereby being electrically connected to the third elastic sheet 4. When the connector 10 is connected to the connector assembly 1, the connector 10 is inserted between the fourth elastic sheet 5 and the third elastic sheet 4, thereby disconnecting the electrical connection between the fourth elastic sheet 5 and the third elastic sheet 4.

[0051] In addition, an embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an electronic device, which includes the above-mentioned interface device.

[0052] The electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may be, but is not limited to, a smart phone, a tablet computer, an MP3 player (Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer III), an MP4 player (Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer IV), and a laptop computer. The electronic device may also be referred to as a user device, a portable terminal, a laptop terminal, or other names.

[0053] In the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, a first spring piece 2 is arranged on the outside of the connector component 1 of the interface device, and the first spring piece 2 is configured to output a high-level and low-level alternating signal, replacing the function of the configuration channel pin, so that the configuration channel pin in the connector component can be in an unpowered state when the electronic device is on standby, and the interface device also has the function of detecting and identifying external devices, reducing the degree of ionization corrosion of the pins in the connector under a humid state, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the interface device.

[0054] It should be noted that the "several" and "at least one" mentioned in this article refer to one or more, and "multiple" and "at least two" refer to two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of the associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0055] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0056] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, and “above” a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, and “below” a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0057] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0058] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "certain embodiments", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure.

[0059] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure shall be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An interface device, characterized in that: It comprises a connector component (1) and a first elastic sheet (2), wherein the first elastic sheet (2) is located on one side outside the connector component (1), and the interface device is configured to be detachably connected to a connector (10); When the connector component (1) is in a connected state, the first spring piece (2) is in a first state, and when the connector component (1) is in a disconnected state, the first spring piece (2) is in a second state; Wherein, a first connecting pin is provided in the connector component (1), and when the interface device is connected to the connector (10) so that the connector component (1) is in a connected state, a second connecting pin in the connector (10) is connected to the first connecting pin.

2. The interface device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the connector assembly (1) is in a disconnected state, the first connecting pin is in a powered-off state.

3. The interface device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first spring piece (2) in the first state outputs a low-level signal, and the first spring piece (2) in the second state outputs a high-level signal.

4. The interface device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a second elastic sheet (3), wherein the second elastic sheet (3) is located on a side outside the connector component (1).

5. The interface device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first elastic sheet (2) and the second elastic sheet (3) are respectively located on two opposite sides of the connector component (1); When the connector component (1) is in a disconnected state, the first spring sheet (2) and the second spring sheet (3) are spaced apart from the connector component (1); when the connector component (1) is in a connected state, one end of the first spring sheet (2) and one end of the second spring sheet (3) are electrically connected to the connector (10).

6. The interface device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also comprises a third spring sheet (4) and a fourth spring sheet (5), wherein the first spring sheet (2) and the second spring sheet (3) are located on one side of the connector component (1), and the third spring sheet (4) and the fourth spring sheet (5) are located on the other side of the connector component (1).

7. The interface device according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the connector assembly (1) is in a disconnected state, one end of the second elastic sheet (3) contacts the first elastic sheet (2), and one end of the third elastic sheet (4) contacts the fourth elastic sheet (5); When the connector assembly (1) is in a connected state, the first spring sheet (2) and the fourth spring sheet (5) are electrically connected to the connector (10), and the second spring sheet (3) and the third spring sheet (4) are spaced apart from the connector assembly (1) and the connector (10).

8. The interface device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second spring piece (3) and the third spring piece (4) are grounded, and the fourth spring piece (5) is configured to output a voltage signal.

9. The interface device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first elastic sheet (2) is provided with a first bent portion (21) close to the connector component (1), and the second elastic sheet (3) is located between the first elastic sheet (2) and the connector component (1).

10. The interface device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fourth elastic sheet (5) is provided with a second bent portion (51) close to the connector component (1), and the third elastic sheet (4) is located between the fourth elastic sheet (5) and the connector component (1).

11. An electronic device, characterized in that: The invention comprises the interface device according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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