Interface device and host

Abstract

The utility model provides an interface device and a host, and belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment. The interface device is used on a case, a socket is arranged on the wall of the case, and the interface device comprises a shell used for being fixed in the case; the interface assembly is arranged on the shell, and the interface assembly at least comprises a first interface and a second interface; and the switching mechanism is arranged on the shell and is in transmission connection with the interface assembly, and the switching mechanism is used for driving the interface assembly to move relative to the shell, so that the first interface and the second interface can be selectively opposite to the jack. According to the interface device, the host can be connected with equipment with different plug types for use, and the applicability of the interface device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular relates to an interface device and a host. Background Art

[0002] A computer host is a terminal device for sending and receiving information in network technology. It includes the main body parts such as CPU, memory, hard disk, etc. except for input and output devices. It is usually used to place the control box of the motherboard and other main components. When using a computer host, the connection with external devices and the transmission and reading of information are often completed by plugging the host interface with external cables. However, in the external interface of existing computer hosts, the types and models of interface parts in the same interface slot are often relatively fixed. When there is a need to access functional expansion devices with different interface types, it is necessary to use an adapter or replace the data cable to achieve the connection with expansion devices of different interface types, which is not very applicable in use. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides an interface device and a host, wherein the interface device is provided with at least two interfaces, and these interfaces can be controlled to selectively correspond to the sockets on the chassis, so that the host can be connected and used with devices of different plug types, thereby improving its applicability.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in the embodiment of the utility model is:

[0005] An interface device is used on a chassis of a host, a socket is provided on a wall of the chassis, and the interface device comprises:

[0006] A housing, which is used to be fixed in the chassis;

[0007] An interface assembly, which is arranged on the housing, and the interface assembly at least comprises a first interface and a second interface;

[0008] A switching mechanism is arranged on the shell and is drivingly connected to the interface assembly. The switching mechanism is used to drive the interface assembly to move relative to the shell so that the first interface and the second interface can selectively be opposite to the socket.

[0009] Furthermore, the interface device also includes a sliding support seat and an extrusion limiting mechanism arranged on the sliding support seat, the extrusion limiting mechanism is used to detachably arrange the interface component on the sliding support seat, and the switching mechanism is connected to the sliding support seat, and is used to drive the sliding support seat to drive the interface component to move synchronously relative to the shell.

[0010] Furthermore, the extrusion limiting mechanism comprises:

[0011] A limit frame assembly, which at least includes a first limit frame for placing the first interface and a second limit frame for placing the second interface;

[0012] A fixing plate, which is located on one side of the limiting frame assembly;

[0013] The extrusion plate is connected to the fixing plate via an elastic member, and the elastic member is used to apply a force to the extrusion plate to move it toward the limiting frame so as to abut against the two interfaces, so that the two interfaces are respectively placed in the limiting frames corresponding thereto.

[0014] Furthermore, the shell has a shell cavity with an open top, the sliding support seat is arranged in the shell cavity, the bottom of the shell cavity is provided with a wiring port connected to the shell cavity, and the sliding support seat is provided with a through groove, and the signal line can pass through the wiring port and the through groove in turn to be electrically connected to the interface.

[0015] Furthermore, a limiting slide groove is provided on the shell, the extending direction of the limiting slide groove is consistent with the moving direction of the interface component, and a limiting rod extending into the limiting slide groove is provided on the sliding support seat.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the shell is provided with an ear plate for fixing on the box wall of the chassis.

[0017] Furthermore, the switching mechanism comprises:

[0018] A screw rod is rotatably mounted on the housing, the axial direction of the screw rod is consistent with the moving direction of the interface assembly, and a transmission block connected to the screw rod by a thread is provided at the bottom of the sliding support seat;

[0019] The output end of the gear mechanism is connected to the end of the screw rod to drive the screw rod to rotate.

[0020] Furthermore, a notch is provided on the box wall, and the gear mechanism includes a driven gear fixed to the end of the screw and a driving gear meshing with the driven gear, and at least a portion of the driving gear passes through the notch and extends to the outside of the chassis.

[0021] Furthermore, the caliber of the first interface is smaller than the caliber of the socket, and an auxiliary interface frame is provided at the interface end of the first interface, and the auxiliary interface frame is used to dock with the edge of the socket so that the plug can be inserted into the first interface under the guidance of the auxiliary interface frame.

[0022] A host comprises a chassis, a wall of which is provided with a socket, and the host further comprises an interface device as described in any one of the embodiments.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are:

[0024] In the interface device of the utility model, at least two interfaces and a switching mechanism for switching the interfaces to be connected with the sockets are provided on the shell fixed in the chassis. According to the type of the external device plug, the switching mechanism can control the interface corresponding to the plug to be opposite to the socket on the chassis, so that the host can be connected to external devices with different types of plugs, thereby improving the applicability of the host. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In the drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The same reference numerals with letter suffixes or different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar parts. The accompanying drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example and not limitation, and together with the specification and claims, are used to illustrate the embodiments of the utility model. When appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. Such embodiments are illustrative and are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive embodiments of the present device or method.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the interface device of the embodiment of the utility model from a first viewing angle;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the interface device of the embodiment of the utility model from a second viewing angle;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the switching mechanism and the interface assembly in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the interface assembly of the embodiment of the utility model placed on the sliding support seat;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sliding support seat and the extrusion limiting mechanism in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the interface device of the embodiment of the utility model fixed on the box wall.

[0032] In the figure: 1. Shell; 101. Ear plate; 102. Limiting slide groove; 103. Wiring port; 2. First interface; 3. Second interface; 301. Auxiliary interface frame; 4. Sliding support seat; 401. Limiting rod; 402. Through groove; 403. Transmission block; 5. Switching mechanism; 501. Screw rod; 510. Gear transmission cavity; 511. Driven gear; 512. Driving gear; 6. Extrusion limiting mechanism; 601. Limiting frame assembly; 602. Extrusion plate; 603. Fixed plate; 604. Elastic member; 7. Box wall. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0034] The embodiment of the utility model provides an interface device for a host chassis, wherein a socket is provided on the chassis wall 7 or the interface board, and a plug of an external device can pass through the socket and connect to the interface in the chassis, thereby achieving electrical connection with the host.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the interface device of this embodiment includes a housing 1 and an interface component and a switching mechanism 5 respectively arranged on the housing 1 .

[0036] The housing 1 can be fixed in the chassis, and the interface assembly includes at least a first interface 2 and a second interface 3, each of which can be electrically connected to a mainboard in the host. The two interfaces are of different types and are paired with different plugs.

[0037] The switching mechanism 5 is in driving connection with the interface assembly, and is used to drive the interface assembly to move relative to the housing 1, so that the first interface 2 and the second interface 3 can selectively correspond to the socket on the chassis. The two interfaces selectively correspond to the sockets, which can be understood as that only one of the two interfaces can correspond to the socket on the chassis at a certain time, and they cannot correspond to the sockets at the same time, so that the host can establish connections with different external devices.

[0038] In the interface device, a shell 1 fixed inside the chassis is provided with at least two interfaces and a switching mechanism 5 for switching the interfaces to be connected with the sockets respectively. According to the type of the external device plug, the switching mechanism 5 can control the interface corresponding to the plug to be opposite to the socket on the chassis, so that the host can be connected to external devices with different types of plugs, thereby improving the applicability of the host.

[0039] The number of interfaces in the interface assembly of this embodiment is not limited to two in this embodiment, but can be more than two. Each interface is configured with a different plug. For example, the first interface 2 can be a USB interface, and the second interface can be a Type-C interface. The types of the two interfaces are not specifically limited, and the type of the interface can be determined as needed.

[0040] The diameter of the socket on the chassis is fixed, and different interfaces have different diameters, so it may happen that the diameter of some interfaces is smaller than the diameter of the socket.

[0041] For example, taking the first interface 2 as a USB interface and the second interface 3 as a Type-C interface as an example, usually the diameter of the socket on the chassis can be the same as the diameter of the USB interface, and the diameter of the second interface 3 is smaller than the socket on the chassis. In this way, when the Type-C plug passes through the socket on the chassis and is inserted into the Type-C interface, a gap is likely to occur.

[0042] Therefore, in some embodiments, there is an interface with a smaller diameter than the socket in the interface component, and an auxiliary interface frame 301 can be set on the outer periphery of the interface with a smaller diameter than the socket, that is, the outer periphery of the interface end of the second interface 3 is provided with an auxiliary interface frame 301, and the outer diameter of the auxiliary interface frame 301 is the same as the diameter of the socket, and the auxiliary interface frame 301 is funnel-shaped. When the plug is inserted into the auxiliary interface frame 301, under the guiding effect of the auxiliary interface frame 301, the plug can be directly inserted into the second interface 3, thereby avoiding the socket phenomenon and further improving the applicability of the device.

[0043] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the auxiliary interface frame 301 can be an iron frame, and the inside of the iron frame can be filled with plastic, so that the entire auxiliary interface frame 301 has a certain flexibility, so that when a plug is inserted into the interface, the plug can squeeze the auxiliary interface frame 301 to further protect the plug.

[0044] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the interface device further includes a sliding support seat 4 and an extrusion limiting mechanism 6 disposed on the sliding support seat 4 .

[0045] The extrusion limiting mechanism 6 is used to detachably mount the interface assembly on the sliding support seat 4. When the operator needs to disassemble and repair the two interfaces, the two interfaces can be removed from the sliding support seat 4 respectively, and then installed on the sliding support seat 4 through the extrusion limiting mechanism 6 after the repair is completed. This structure improves the convenience of maintenance.

[0046] Furthermore, the switching mechanism 5 is connected to the sliding support seat 4, and the switching mechanism 5 is used to drive the sliding support seat 4 to drive the interface assembly to move synchronously relative to the shell 1, so that the two interfaces can be respectively opposite to the sockets.

[0047] As for the structure of the extrusion limiting mechanism 6 of this embodiment, there are many types, such as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the extrusion limiting mechanism 6 includes a limiting frame assembly 601 , a fixing plate 603 and an extrusion plate 602 .

[0048] The limiting frame assembly 601 includes a first limiting frame for accommodating the first interface 2 and a second limiting frame for accommodating the second interface 3 .

[0049] The shapes of the two limiting frames are adapted to the shapes of the corresponding interfaces. When the interfaces are placed in the limiting frames, the interfaces fit with the inner walls of the limiting frames, thus ensuring the stability of the interfaces placed in the limiting frames.

[0050] The fixing plate 603 is arranged on one side of the two limiting frames, and the extrusion plate 602 is connected to the fixing plate 603 by an elastic member 604. The elastic member 604 is used to exert a force on the extrusion plate 602 to move it toward the limiting frame to abut against the two interfaces, so that the two interfaces are respectively placed in the corresponding limiting frames.

[0051] When the interface needs to be taken out, the extrusion plate 602 can be pushed to move in the direction close to the fixing plate 603 to squeeze the elastic member 604, and then the interface can be taken out from the corresponding limit frame. The process of installing the interface is similar to the process of taking it out, and this structure makes it easier to install and remove the two interfaces.

[0052] The extrusion limiting mechanism 6 of this embodiment can conveniently position, install and use the two interfaces on the sliding support seat 4, and can facilitate the staff to remove the two interfaces for disassembly, maintenance and replacement at a later time, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance of the device.

[0053] The two limit frames of this embodiment are both formed by multiple baffles protruding from the sliding support seat 4. The multiple baffles are used to enclose a groove structure with at least one side being open and accommodating the interface. The extrusion plate 602 is opposite to the opening of each limit frame, which makes it easier to disassemble the interface.

[0054] Preferably, the number of extrusion plates 602 in this embodiment is equal to the number of limit frames, that is, each limit frame corresponds to an extrusion plate 602, and the fixed plate 603 can be the same. An elastic member 604 is provided between each extrusion plate 602 and the fixed plate 603, so that when a certain interface needs to be replaced or repaired, it is only necessary to move the corresponding extrusion plate 602.

[0055] Of course, in some other embodiments, there may be only one extrusion plate 602 , that is, a plurality of interfaces may be fixed simultaneously through the same extrusion plate 602 .

[0056] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the shell 1 has a shell cavity with an open top, the sliding support seat 4 is arranged in the shell cavity, the shell 1 can be fixed on the box wall 7 of the chassis, and the cavity opening of the shell cavity is opposite to the box wall 7 of the chassis.

[0057] The sliding support seat 4 can move horizontally in the shell cavity, so that the device can occupy the horizontal space in the chassis, thereby saving the vertical space.

[0058] Furthermore, if Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the shell 1 of this embodiment is provided with a wiring port 103 connected to the shell cavity, and the sliding support seat 4 is provided with a through groove 402. The signal line used to connect the interface on the mainboard can pass through the wiring port 103 and the through groove 402 in turn to be electrically connected to the corresponding interface, which facilitates the connection and assembly of the mainboard wiring with the two interfaces.

[0059] Preferably, the wiring port 103 of the present embodiment is arranged at the bottom of the shell cavity, and the through groove 402 passes through the upper and lower surfaces of the sliding support seat 4. The limit frame for placing the interface is arranged on the upper surface of the through groove 402, and each limit frame corresponds to a through groove 402. The signal line of each interface passes through the corresponding through groove 402 and then is uniformly led out from the wiring port 103 at the bottom of the cavity to be connected to the main board. The positions of the wiring port 103 and the through groove 402 can prevent the signal line from affecting the movement of the transverse support seat.

[0060] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, limiting grooves 102 are respectively provided on the side walls of the shell cavity on both sides of the moving direction of the sliding support seat 4, and the extending direction of the limiting grooves 102 is consistent with the moving direction of the interface component or the sliding support seat 4.

[0061] A limiting rod 401 extending into the limiting sliding groove 102 is provided on the sliding support seat 4 , and the limiting rod 401 moves in the limiting sliding groove 102 to ensure the stability of the movement of the sliding support seat 4 .

[0062] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of ear plates 101 extending outward are provided on the outer periphery of the shell 1, and connecting holes are provided on the ear plates 101. Bolt holes corresponding to the connecting holes on the ear plates 101 are provided on the inner wall of the chassis, so that the device can be fixed to the box wall 7 of the chassis by bolts that penetrate the connecting holes and the bolt holes in sequence. This structure facilitates the installation of the interface device.

[0063] Of course, in some other embodiments, the housing 1 may be installed on the box wall 7 using other structures, or a special structure may be provided in the chassis for installing or fixing the housing 1.

[0064] The housing 1 of this embodiment can fit closely with the case wall 7 of the case to further save the space occupied by the housing in the case.

[0065] The switching mechanism 5 of this embodiment has various structural types, such as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the switching mechanism 5 includes a screw rod 501 and a gear mechanism for driving the screw rod 501 to rotate.

[0066] The screw 501 is rotatably arranged on the shell 1, and the axial direction of the screw 501 is consistent with the moving direction of the interface component or the sliding support seat 4. The bottom of the sliding support seat 4 is provided with a transmission block 403 threadedly connected to the screw 501. When the screw 501 rotates, the sliding support seat 4 can be driven to move through the transmission block 403.

[0067] Furthermore, the output end of the gear mechanism is connected to the end of the screw rod 501 , and the gear mechanism is used to drive the screw rod 501 to rotate.

[0068] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The gear mechanism includes a driven gear 511 connected to the screw rod 501 and a driving gear 512 meshing with the driven gear 511 . The driving gear 512 can receive the driving force and rotate, and the driving gear 512 drives the screw rod 501 to rotate through the driven gear 511 .

[0069] The rotation of the gear mechanism of the present embodiment can be driven by a motor or manually. For example, if driven by a motor, a motor can be arranged in the housing 1 or the chassis, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the driving gear 512, and the motor can be started or closed by the host control.

[0070] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a slot is provided on the wall 7 of the chassis, and the shell 1 of the interface device can be fixed on the wall 7 of the chassis. Part of the driving gear 512 extends to the outside through the slot on the wall 7. When the interface needs to be switched, the user can manually turn the driving gear 512 to control the movement of the two interfaces.

[0071] The gear mechanism of this embodiment is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1 , and a gear transmission cavity 510 for accommodating the gear mechanism may be disposed on the housing 1 to protect the gear mechanism.

[0072] The following is a detailed description of the method of using the interface device: Before using the interface device, the cable should first be inserted into the shell 1 from the wiring port 103, and the cable inserted into the shell 1 should be passed through the through groove 402 inside the sliding support seat 4 to connect with the two interfaces 3, and the two interfaces after the connection of the cables are positioned and fixed through the extrusion limit mechanism 64 on the sliding support seat 4 to complete the installation preparation work of the device; when the device is installed, the shell 1 should first be fixedly installed on the inside of the computer case. During this process, the top of the active gear 512 in the device can be passed through the case through the groove on the wall 7 of the computer case to complete the installation and use of the device. When the device is in use, the active gear 512 can be driven to slide under the transmission of the screw 501 by toggling the active gear 512 to realize the switching of the two interfaces on the sliding support seat 4.

[0073] The embodiment of the utility model further provides a host, for example, it can be a host of a desktop computer, the host includes a chassis, a socket is provided on the wall 7 of the chassis, and the host also includes an interface device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0074] The above description is intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art may make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure. Moreover, the above examples (or one or more of them) may be used in combination with each other, and it is contemplated that these embodiments may be combined with each other in various combinations or permutations.

Claims

1. An interface device, which is used on a chassis of a host, wherein a socket is provided on the wall of the chassis, characterized in that: The interface device comprises: A housing, which is used to be fixed in the chassis; An interface assembly, which is arranged on the housing, and the interface assembly at least comprises a first interface and a second interface; A switching mechanism is arranged on the shell and is drivingly connected to the interface assembly. The switching mechanism is used to drive the interface assembly to move relative to the shell so that the first interface and the second interface can selectively be opposite to the socket.

2. An interface device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The interface device also includes a sliding support seat and an extrusion limiting mechanism arranged on the sliding support seat, the extrusion limiting mechanism is used to detachably arrange the interface component on the sliding support seat, and the switching mechanism is connected to the sliding support seat, and is used to drive the sliding support seat to drive the interface component to move synchronously relative to the shell.

3. An interface device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The extrusion limiting mechanism comprises: A limit frame assembly, which at least includes a first limit frame for placing the first interface and a second limit frame for placing the second interface; A fixing plate, which is located on one side of the limiting frame assembly; The extrusion plate is connected to the fixing plate via an elastic member, and the elastic member is used to apply a force to the extrusion plate to move it toward the limiting frame so as to abut against the two interfaces, so that the two interfaces are respectively placed in the limiting frames corresponding thereto.

4. An interface device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The shell has a shell cavity with an open top, the sliding support seat is arranged in the shell cavity, the bottom of the shell cavity is provided with a wiring port connected to the shell cavity, and the sliding support seat is provided with a through groove, and the signal line can pass through the wiring port and the through groove in turn to be electrically connected to the interface.

5. An interface device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a limiting slide groove, the extension direction of the limiting slide groove is consistent with the moving direction of the interface component, and the sliding support seat is provided with a limiting rod extending into the limiting slide groove.

6. An interface device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the shell is provided with ear plates for fixing on the box wall of the chassis.

7. An interface device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The switching mechanism comprises: A screw rod is rotatably mounted on the housing, the axial direction of the screw rod is consistent with the moving direction of the interface assembly, and a transmission block connected to the screw rod by a thread is provided at the bottom of the sliding support seat; The output end of the gear mechanism is connected to the end of the screw rod to drive the screw rod to rotate.

8. An interface device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The box wall is also provided with a notch, and the gear mechanism comprises a driven gear fixed to the end of the screw rod and a driving gear meshing with the driven gear, and at least part of the driving gear passes through the notch and extends to the outside of the box.

9. An interface device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The caliber of the first interface is smaller than that of the socket, and an auxiliary interface frame is provided at the interface end of the first interface, and the auxiliary interface frame is used to dock with the edge of the socket so that the plug can be inserted into the first interface under the guidance of the auxiliary interface frame.

10. A host, comprising a chassis, wherein a socket is provided on a wall of the chassis, wherein: The host also includes an interface device as described in any one of claims 1-9 above.

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