SATA extension cable for ultra-thin laptops

Abstract

A SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer comprises a SATA signal cable for transmitting signals, a SATA connector and a 12PIN terminal, wherein the SATA connector comprises a signal cable connection end and a hard disk interface side, wherein the signal cable connection end is electrically connected to the SATA signal cable, and the hard disk interface side is used for communication connection with the hard disk, wherein one end of the 12PIN terminal is electrically connected to the SATA signal cable, and the other end is inserted into a connector of a computer motherboard and electrically connected to the connector of the motherboard, wherein the SATA signal cable is sequentially wrapped with conductive cloth and acetate cloth from the inside to the outside, and the acetate cloth is respectively extended to the outer peripheral surfaces of the SATA connector and the 12PIN terminal; wherein the 12PIN terminal adopts a connection mode of being inserted into the computer motherboard, namely, the thickness of the notebook computer can be reduced, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the product; and at the same time, it can also be indirectly connected to the hard disk through a connection cable consisting of the SATA signal cable, the SATA connector and the 12PIN terminal, thereby increasing the use function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of extension cables, and in particular relates to a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer. Background Art

[0002] During the production and assembly process of laptop computers, due to the demand for a compact and thin appearance, the thickness of the laptop computers is relatively thin, and the space available for the layout of the laptop motherboard and other circuit components is limited, making it more difficult to add an additional hard disk to expand storage.

[0003] In this regard, the general practice is to integrate a SATA connector on the notebook computer motherboard. However, due to limited space on the motherboard, adding support for SATA hard drives will inevitably increase the board frame area, thereby increasing the size of the ultra-thin notebook computer, which is not conducive to the miniaturization of the ultra-thin notebook computer.

[0004] Based on the above reasons, there is an urgent need for a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer that solves the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer, which can reduce the thickness of the notebook computer and facilitate the miniaturization of the product; at the same time, it can also increase the use functions.

[0006] The utility model is implemented as follows: a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer, comprising:

[0007] SATA signal line, used to transmit signals;

[0008] A SATA connector, comprising a signal line connection end and a hard disk interface side, wherein the signal line connection end is electrically connected to the SATA signal line, and the hard disk interface side is used for communication connection with the hard disk;

[0009] A 12-pin terminal, one end of which is electrically connected to the SATA signal line, and the other end is used to be inserted into the connector of the computer motherboard and electrically connected to the connector of the motherboard;

[0010] The SATA signal line is wrapped with conductive cloth and acetate cloth in sequence from inside to outside;

[0011] The acetate cloth extends to outer peripheral surfaces of the SATA connector and the 12-pin terminal respectively.

[0012] Preferably, the 12-pin terminal includes a CONN shell and a connecting portion located in the CONN shell and used for electrically connecting to a connector of a mainboard.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting portion is made of a conductive metal material.

[0014] Preferably, the SATA signal line is welded to the connecting portion.

[0015] Furthermore, the SATA signal line is welded to the connecting portion via a plurality of welding spots, the plurality of welding spots are arranged in a ring shape, the plurality of welding spots cover the outer peripheral surface of the connection between the SATA signal line and the connecting portion, and the acetate cloth covers the plurality of welding spots.

[0016] Preferably, the acetate cloth is wrapped around the outer peripheral surface of the CONN shell.

[0017] Preferably, the conductive cloth is attached to the CONN shell.

[0018] Furthermore, adhesive layers for bonding are provided between the acetate cloth and the SATA connector and the 12-pin terminal respectively.

[0019] Preferably, the thickness of the conductive cloth and the acetate cloth is less than or equal to 2.2 mm, and the thickness of the acetate cloth is less than or equal to 1.0 mm.

[0020] Furthermore, the hard disk interface side of the SATA connector is plugged into and adapted to the communication connection interface of the hard disk, and the hard disk interface side has an opening for insertion guidance corresponding to the communication connection interface, through which the hard disk interface side can be quickly inserted into or removed from the communication connection interface of the hard disk.

[0021] The utility model provides a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer, wherein the 12PIN terminal is connected in a manner of being inserted into a computer motherboard, which can reduce the thickness of the notebook computer and is conducive to the miniaturization of the product; at the same time, it can also be indirectly connected to a hard disk through a connection line composed of a SATA signal line, a SATA connector and a 12PIN terminal, thereby increasing the use function. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 2It is a side structural diagram of the SATA connector interface side of a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Sectional view along AA.

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of various interfaces of a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] In the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal" and the like indicate positions or state relationships based on the positions or state relationships shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present invention and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific position, or to be constructed and operated in a specific position.

[0030] In addition, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to indicating a position or state relationship. For example, the term "on" may also be used to express a certain dependency or connection relationship in some cases. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] In addition, the terms "installed", "set", "provided with", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] like Figure 1 to Figure 4 As shown, the embodiment of the utility model provides a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer, comprising:

[0033] SATA signal line 100, used for transmitting signals;

[0034] The SATA connector 200 includes a signal line connection end 210 and a hard disk interface side 220, wherein the signal line connection end 210 is electrically connected to the SATA signal line 100, and the hard disk interface side 220 is used for communication connection with a hard disk (not shown);

[0035] A 12-pin terminal 300, one end of which is electrically connected to the SATA signal line 100, and the other end of which is used to be inserted into a connector of a computer motherboard (not shown) and electrically connected to the connector of the motherboard;

[0036] The SATA signal line 100 is wrapped with a conductive cloth 400 and an acetate cloth 500 from the inside to the outside, and the conductive cloth 400 and the acetate cloth 500 can play a role in shielding interference signals;

[0037] The acetate cloth 500 extends to the outer circumferences of the SATA connector 200 and the 12-pin terminal 300 , respectively.

[0038] The utility model provides a SATA extension cable for an ultra-thin notebook computer, wherein a 12-pin terminal 300 is connected by inserting into a computer motherboard, which can reduce the thickness of the notebook computer and is conducive to the miniaturization of the product; at the same time, it can also be indirectly connected to a hard disk through a connection line composed of a SATA signal line 100, a SATA connector 200 and a 12-pin terminal 300, thereby increasing the use function.

[0039] Preferably, the 12-pin terminal 300 includes a CONN housing 310 and a connecting portion 320 located in the CONN housing 310 and used for electrically connecting to a connector of a mainboard.

[0040] Preferably, the connecting portion 320 is made of a conductive metal material. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 320 is preferably made of copper, which has good conductivity.

[0041] Preferably, the SATA signal line 100 and the connecting portion 320 are welded to each other, and the welding connection is firm and will not fall off.

[0042] Furthermore, the SATA signal line 100 and the connecting portion 320 are welded via a plurality of welding points (not shown), and the plurality of welding points are distributed over the outer peripheral surface of the connection between the SATA signal line 100 and the connecting portion 320. The acetate cloth 500 covers the plurality of welding points, and the plurality of welding points are arranged in a ring shape, which is beneficial to uniform force between the SATA signal line 100 and the connecting portion 320.

[0043] Preferably, the acetate cloth 500 is wrapped around the entire or partial outer circumference of the CONN housing 310 . This structural design can not only shield interference signals, but also increase the firmness between the SATA signal line 100 and the 12PIN terminal 300 .

[0044] Preferably, the conductive cloth 400 is attached to the CONN shell 310 .

[0045] Furthermore, adhesive layers (not shown) are provided between the acetate cloth 500 and the SATA connector 200 and the 12-pin terminal 300 for bonding, and the adhesive layers further play a role in strengthening the firmness.

[0046] Preferably, the thickness of the conductive cloth 400 and the acetate cloth 500 is less than or equal to 2.2 mm, and the thickness of the acetate cloth is less than or equal to 1.0 mm, thereby reducing the external volume of the SATA extension cable.

[0047] Furthermore, the hard disk interface side 220 of the SATA connector 200 is plugged into and adapted to the communication connection interface of the hard disk. The hard disk interface side 220 has an opening 221 for insertion guidance corresponding to the communication connection interface. The hard disk interface side can be quickly inserted into or removed from the communication connection interface of the hard disk through the opening 221, which is simple to operate and easy to use.

[0048] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that a person skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers, characterized in that: include: SATA signal line, used to transmit signals; A SATA connector, comprising a signal line connection end and a hard disk interface side, wherein the signal line connection end is electrically connected to the SATA signal line, and the hard disk interface side is used for communication connection with the hard disk; A 12-pin terminal, one end of which is electrically connected to the SATA signal line, and the other end is used to be inserted into the connector of the computer motherboard and electrically connected to the connector of the motherboard; The SATA signal line is wrapped with conductive cloth and acetate cloth in sequence from inside to outside; The acetate cloth extends to outer peripheral surfaces of the SATA connector and the 12-pin terminal respectively.

2. The SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The 12-pin terminal includes a CONN shell and a connecting portion located in the CONN shell and used for electrically connecting to a connector of a mainboard.

3. The SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting part is made of conductive metal material.

4. The SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers according to claim 2, characterized in that: The SATA signal line is welded to the connecting portion.

5. The SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers according to claim 2, characterized in that: The SATA signal line is welded to the connecting part via a plurality of welding spots, the plurality of welding spots are arranged in a ring shape, the plurality of welding spots cover the outer peripheral surface of the connection between the SATA signal line and the connecting part, and the acetate cloth covers the plurality of welding spots.

6. The SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers according to claim 2, characterized in that: The acetate cloth is wrapped around the outer peripheral surface of the CONN shell.

7. The SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conductive cloth is attached to the CONN shell.

8. The SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acetate cloth is provided with adhesive layers for bonding with the SATA connector and the 12 PIN terminal respectively.

9. The SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the conductive cloth and the acetate cloth is less than or equal to 2.2 mm, and the thickness of the acetate cloth is less than or equal to 1.0 mm.

10. The SATA extension cable for ultra-thin notebook computers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hard disk interface side of the SATA connector is inserted and adapted to the communication connection interface of the hard disk. The hard disk interface side has an opening for insertion guidance corresponding to the communication connection interface. The hard disk interface side can be quickly inserted into the communication connection interface of the hard disk or removed from the communication connection interface of the hard disk through the opening.

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