Connector structure and data line

Abstract

According to the connector structure and the data line provided by the utility model, the data line comprises the line body and the connector structure electrically connected with the line body, the connector structure comprises the terminal, the shell and the limiting piece connected with the shell, the terminal comprises the main body and the interface, the surface of the main body is provided with the clamping piece, and the limiting piece is electrically connected with the interface. The shell sleeves the surface of the terminal and is provided with a movable groove corresponding to the clamping piece, and the clamping piece is movably clamped in the movable groove, so that the terminal can move relative to the shell along the movable groove; the limiting piece comprises a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure which can be matched with the clamping piece, when the first limiting structure is matched with the fixed clamping piece, the interface is exposed out of the shell, and when the second limiting structure is matched with the fixed clamping piece, the interface is contained in the shell, interestingness is achieved, and the problems that a connector structure or a data line is single, and the data line is inconvenient to use are solved. And no entertainment function is provided.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of data lines, in particular to a data line terminal and a data line. [Background technology]

[0002] Modern people are under great pressure in work and life, and rational stress relief and emotional release have become important issues in healthy living. With the advancement of technology, electronic products such as mobile phones and tablets are widely used, and data cables are also widely used as necessary auxiliary products. However, today's data cables have a single structure and function, and can often only be used as functional products for charging, data transmission or communication, and do not have the fun brought by a variety of structures. In order to increase the fun of the data cable structure, provide users with a possible way to relieve stress, and improve the technical problems of the single structure and lack of entertainment functions of today's data cables, an updated data cable is urgently needed. [Contents of the utility model]

[0003] In order to solve the technical problem that the data line has a single structure and has no entertainment function, the utility model provides a connector structure and a data line.

[0004] The solution to the technical problem of the utility model is to provide a connector structure, including a terminal, a shell and a limiting member connected to the shell, the terminal including a main body and an interface connected to one end of the main body, a locking member is arranged on the surface of the main body, the shell is sleeved on the surface of the terminal and a movable groove is provided corresponding to the locking member, and the locking member is movably engaged with the movable groove; the limiting member includes a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure respectively arranged near at least two ends of the movable groove, the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure can be matched with the locking member, when the first limiting structure matches and fixes the locking member, the interface is exposed outside the shell, and when the second limiting structure matches and fixes the locking member, the interface is accommodated in the shell.

[0005] Preferably, a diameter of the locking member at one end away from the main body is larger than a length of the movable slot along a direction perpendicular to the radial direction of the terminal.

[0006] Preferably, the length of the movable groove along the radial direction of the terminal is not less than the length of the interface along the radial direction of the terminal.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the movable groove close to the interface is defined as a first fixing portion, and the other end is defined as a second fixing portion; the limiting member also includes a main body connected to the shell, and the main body is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove close to the first fixing portion to form a first limiting structure, and the first limiting structure is clamped on a side of the clamping member relative to the first fixing portion; the main body is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove close to the second fixing portion to form a second limiting structure, and the second limiting structure is clamped on a side of the clamping member relative to the second fixing portion.

[0008] Preferably, the spacing distance between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure is equal to the maximum travel of the locking member in the movable groove.

[0009] Preferably, the connector structure includes at least one movable groove arranged on one side of the shell corresponding to the locking member, or includes at least two movable grooves arranged on opposite sides of the shell corresponding to the locking member.

[0010] Preferably, one side or two opposite sides of one end of the shell away from the interface are protruded close to the limiting member to form a connecting platform, and one side or two opposite sides of the limiting member are formed with connecting holes corresponding to the connecting platform, and the connecting holes are rotatably connected to the connecting platform.

[0011] Preferably, the limiting member further comprises a clamping member arranged between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure, and the housing is provided with a clamping groove corresponding to the clamping member, so that the clamping member and the clamping groove can be movably clamped.

[0012] Preferably, the interface is a Type-C interface, a Micro-USB interface or a Lightning interface.

[0013] Another solution to the technical problem of the utility model is to provide a data cable, including a cable body and a connector structure as described above, wherein at least one end of the connector structure away from the interface is electrically connected to one end of the cable body, or at least two ends of the connector structures away from the interface are electrically connected to both ends of the cable body respectively.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the connector structure and data cable provided by the utility model have the following advantages:

[0015] 1. The connector structure provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes a terminal, a shell and a limiting member connected to the shell, the terminal includes a main body and an interface connected to one end of the main body, a locking member is arranged on the surface of the main body, the shell is sleeved on the surface of the terminal and a movable groove is provided corresponding to the locking member, and the locking member is movably engaged with the movable groove; the limiting member includes a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure respectively arranged near at least two ends of the movable groove, the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure can be matched with the locking member, when the first limiting structure matches the fixed locking member, the interface is exposed outside the shell, and when the second limiting structure matches the fixed locking member, the interface is accommodated in the shell. The locking piece is locked in the movable groove to connect the terminal to the shell on the one hand, and allows the terminal to slide along the movable groove in the shell on the other hand, so that the interface can be exposed or hidden in the shell, which has the function of decompression and entertainment; the limiting piece includes at least a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure, so that when they cooperate with the two ends of the movable groove, they can fix the interface in two states: exposed outside the shell and hidden inside the shell, which is beneficial to the normal use of the data cable. At the same time, it can protect the interface from mechanical damage caused by the outside while ensuring fun.

[0016] 2. The diameter of the clamping member of the embodiment of the utility model, which is away from the main body, is greater than the length of the movable groove opening in the radial direction perpendicular to the terminal. By making the diameter of the clamping member greater than the width of the movable groove opening, the clamping member is clamped in the movable groove, and the terminal can be movably connected to the housing through the clamping member.

[0017] 3. The length of the movable groove in the embodiment of the utility model along the radial direction of the terminal is not less than the length of the interface along the radial direction of the terminal, so that the interface can be fully retracted into the accommodating space and hidden in the shell.

[0018] 4. In the embodiment of the utility model, one end of the movable groove close to the interface is defined as a first fixing portion, and the other end is defined as a second fixing portion; the limiting member also includes a main body connected to the shell, and the main body is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove close to the first fixing portion to form a first limiting structure, so that the first limiting structure is engaged with the locking member on a side relative to the first fixing portion; the main body is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove close to the second fixing portion to form a second limiting structure, so that the second limiting structure is engaged with the locking member on a side relative to the second fixing portion.

[0019] 5. The spacing distance between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure of the embodiment of the utility model is equal to the maximum travel of the clamping member in the movable groove. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure limit the range of motion of the clamping member to at least fix two extreme states of terminal movement: the interface can be completely hidden in the housing or completely exposed outside the housing.

[0020] 6. The connector structure of the embodiment of the utility model includes at least one movable groove corresponding to the locking member arranged on one side of the shell or includes at least two movable grooves corresponding to the locking member arranged on opposite sides of the shell. At least one side has an movable groove to realize the clamping connection between the terminal and the shell and the terminal can move along the movable groove in the accommodating space. The movable grooves on both sides can enhance the design sense of the connector structure and realize diversified shapes after meeting basic requirements.

[0021] 7. In the embodiment of the utility model, a connection platform is formed on one side or two opposite sides of one end of the housing away from the interface, close to the limiting member protrusion, and a connection hole is formed on one side or two opposite sides of the limiting member corresponding to the connection platform, and the connection hole is rotatably connected to the connection platform. Through the cooperation of the connection platform and the connection hole, the connection between the limiting member and the housing is realized, and the limiting member is given a rotating shaft for rotating in the direction of approaching or moving away from the housing.

[0022] 8. The limiting member of the embodiment of the utility model also includes a clamping member arranged between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure. The shell has a clamping groove corresponding to the clamping member so that the clamping member and the clamping groove can be movably clamped. When the clamping member and the clamping groove are clamped, the first limiting structure or the second limiting structure can firmly fix the clamping member. When the clamping member is separated from the clamping groove, the limiting member no longer restrains the clamping member, and the terminal can move along the movable groove in the shell.

[0023] 9. The interface of the embodiment of the utility model is a Type-C interface, a Micro-USB interface or a Lightning interface to adapt to the requirements of different devices and scenarios.

[0024] 10. The data cable provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes a cable body and a connector structure as described above, wherein at least one end of the connector structure away from the interface is electrically connected to one end of the cable body, or at least two ends of the connector structures away from the interface are electrically connected to two ends of the cable body respectively, so that the data cable can move in the shell through the terminal and the interface can be fixed in a state of being completely hidden or exposed outside the shell. In addition to meeting the conventional functional requirements of the data cable, it has fun and stress-relieving properties.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025] Figure 1 This is a data line schematic diagram provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 .

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a connector structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a data line schematic diagram provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0028] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model in which a data cable interface is completely hidden in a housing.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a data line schematic diagram provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure 3 .

[0030] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0031] 1. Data cable;

[0032] 11. Connector structure; 12. Line body;

[0033] 111. terminal; 112. housing; 113. limiting member;

[0034] 1111, main body; 1112, interface; 1113, positioning piece;

[0035] 1121, movable groove; 1122, accommodating channel; 1123, connecting platform; 1124, clamping groove; 1131, first limiting structure; 1132, second limiting structure; 1133, main body;

[0036] 11211, first fixing portion; 11212, second fixing portion; 11331, connecting hole; 11332, snap-on component. [Specific implementation method]

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and implementation examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0038] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" and the like in the specification and claims of the present invention are used to distinguish different objects rather than to describe a specific order.

[0039] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0040] 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 positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying 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 orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0041] In addition, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to indicating orientation or positional 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first embodiment of the utility model provides a connector structure 11, including a terminal 111, a housing 112 and a limiting member 113 connected to the housing 112. The terminal 111 includes a main body 1111 and an interface 1112 connected to one end of the main body 1111. A retaining member 1113 is provided on the surface of the main body 1111. The housing 112 is sleeved on the surface of the terminal 111 and has a movable groove 1121 corresponding to the retaining member 1113. The retaining member 1113 is movably engaged with the movable groove 1121 and can move along the movable groove 1121. The limiting member 113 includes a first limiting structure 1131 and a second limiting structure 1132 respectively arranged near at least two ends of the movable groove 1121. The first limiting structure 1131 and the second limiting structure 1132 can be matched with the locking member 1113, so that when the first limiting structure 1131 matches the fixed locking member 1113, the interface 1112 is completely exposed outside the shell 112, and when the second limiting structure 1132 matches the fixed locking member 1113 with the movable groove 1121, the interface 1112 is completely accommodated in the shell 112.

[0044] It should be noted here that the arrangement relationship between the retaining member 1113 and the main body 1111 can be either integrally formed or detachably connected to the main body 1111. The width of the movable groove 1121 matches the outer diameter of the retaining member 1113. The arrangement direction of the movable groove 1121 should be consistent with the sliding direction of the housing 112, and the shape of the movable groove 1121 is not limited in principle, but considering the smoothness of the movement of the retaining member 1113 along the movable groove 1121, it is preferably designed to be a straight line to give users a better use experience.

[0045] The clamping piece 1113 provided on the main body 1111 is clamped in the movable groove 1121 to connect the terminal 111 with the housing 112 on the one hand, and on the other hand, the terminal 111 can move relative to the housing 112 along the movable groove 1121, so that the interface 1112 can be exposed or hidden in the housing 112, which is full of fun, decompression and entertainment. At the same time, when the first limiting structure 1131 cooperates with the movable groove 1121 to lock the clamping piece 1113, the state of the interface 1112 being completely exposed outside the housing 112 can be fixed, which is conducive to the normal use of the data line 1; similarly, when the second limiting structure 1132 cooperates with the movable groove 1121 to lock the clamping piece 1113, the state of the interface 1112 being completely hidden in the housing 112 can be fixed. At this time, in addition to ensuring the fun of the data line 1, it is also beneficial for the data line 1 to be protected from mechanical damage caused by external impact when it is not in use because the interface 1112 is stored in the housing 112.

[0046] For further information, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diameter of the end of the locking member 1113 away from the main body 1111 is greater than the length of the notch of the movable groove 1121 along the radial direction perpendicular to the terminal 111 .

[0047] Specifically, the shell 112 is defined as an accommodating channel 1122. Depending on the different connection settings between the limiting member 113 and the shell 112, the limiting member 113 can be set on the side of the shell 112 away from the accommodating channel 1122, or can be set between the shell 112 and the terminal 111, that is, the limiting member 113 can be set on the outside of the shell 112, or can be set on the inside of the shell 112.

[0048] When the limiting member 113 is disposed outside the housing 112, the movable groove 1121 penetrates from the outer surface of the housing 112 to the accommodating channel 1122, and the retaining member 1113 penetrates the movable groove 1121. At this time, the diameter of the retaining member 1113 away from the main body 1111 is greater than the length of the notch of the movable groove 1121 in the radial direction perpendicular to the terminal 111, that is, the width of the movable groove 1121 should be at least smaller than the vertical projection diameter of the end face of the retaining member 1113 exposed outside the accommodating channel 1122 along the direction of the movable groove 1121. In this way, the terminal 111 is connected to the housing 112 by the retaining member 1113 penetrating and hanging on the movable groove 1121 to achieve the purpose of connecting with the housing 112. It should be supplemented that, because the clamping member 1113 needs to be clamped in the movable groove 1121, the width of the movable groove 1121 should be smaller than the outer diameter of the end of the clamping member 1113 exposed outside the accommodating channel 1122, and the outer diameter of the contact portion between the clamping member 1113 and the notch of the movable groove 1121 should not be larger than the width of the movable groove 1121, so that the clamping member 1113 can move along the movable groove 1121. It can be understood that, at this time, the clamping member 1113 should not be restricted in its specific shape under the two advance requirements of passing through the movable groove 1121 and the projection diameter exposed to the outside being larger than the width of the movable groove 1121. For example, the clamping member 1113 can be simply designed as a cylindrical structure, a frustum or a trapezoidal table with a continuously increasing cross-sectional area protruding from the main body 1111 to the direction close to the housing 112, or it can be designed as a "T"-shaped structure connected to the main body 1111, etc., to enrich the shape of the data cable 1.

[0049] When the limiting member 113 is disposed inside the housing 112, the movable groove 1121 does not need to pass through from the outer surface of the housing 112 to the accommodating channel 1122. At this time, the outer diameter of the end of the clamping member 1113 close to the housing 112 should be larger than the width of the notch of the movable groove 1121, so that the terminal 111 can be clamped in the movable groove 1121 through the clamping member 1113. Similarly, at this time, the outer diameter of the actual contact portion between the clamping member 1113 and the notch of the movable groove 1121 should not be larger than the width of the notch of the movable groove 1121, so that the clamping member 1113 can move along the movable groove 1121. It can also be understood that in order to match the clamping member 1113, the width of the movable groove 1121 should be larger than the width at the notch of the movable groove 1121.

[0050] For further information, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The length of the movable groove 1121 along the radial direction of the terminal 111 (the direction in which the terminal 111 and the shell 112 move relative to each other) is not less than the length of the interface 1112 along the radial direction of the terminal 111, so that when the terminal 111 moves telescopically along the movable groove 1121 relative to the shell 112 in the accommodating channel 1122, the interface 1112 can be completely retracted into the accommodating space and hidden inside the shell 112.

[0051] For further information, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , one end of the movable groove 1121 close to the interface 1112 is defined as a first fixing portion 11211, and the other end is defined as a second fixing portion 11212. The limiting member 113 also includes a body 1133 connected to the housing 112, the body 1133 is close to the first fixing portion 11211 and is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove 1121 to form a first limiting structure 1131, so that the first limiting structure 1131 is engaged with a side of the locking member 1113 relative to the first fixing portion 11211; the body 1133 is close to the second fixing portion 11212 and is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove 1121 to form a second limiting structure 1132, so that the second limiting structure 1132 is engaged with a side of the locking member 1113 relative to the second fixing portion 11212. The first limiting structure 1131 and the second limiting structure 1132 are two recessed areas opened on the main body 1133 at the two ends of the corresponding movable groove 1121. The purpose of locking can be achieved by only enclosing and limiting the positioning member 1113 together with the first fixing part 11211 and the second fixing part 11212 respectively. The structure is simple and the coordination is appropriate, so that the overall appearance of the connector structure 11 is simple and smooth, which meets the aesthetic needs of the public.

[0052] For further information, see Figure 2 The spacing distance between the first limiting structure 1131 and the second limiting structure 1132 is equal to the maximum travel of the clamping member 1113 in the movable groove 1121. The first limiting structure 1131 and the second limiting structure 1132 limit the movement range of the clamping member 1113 to at least fix the terminal 111 in two extreme states of movement, that is, the interface 1112 can be completely hidden in the housing 112 or completely exposed outside the housing 112.

[0053] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , one side or two opposite sides of one end of the housing 112 away from the interface 1112 are protruded near the limiting member 113 to form a connecting platform 1123, and one side or two opposite sides of the limiting member 113 are formed with connecting holes 11331 corresponding to the connecting platform 1123, and the connecting holes 11331 are rotatably connected to the connecting platform 1123. Through the cooperation between the connecting platform 1123 and the connecting holes 11331, the connection between the limiting member 113 and the housing 112 is realized, and at the same time, the rotation axis of the limiting member 113 for rotating in the direction close to or away from the housing 112 is positioned.

[0054] It should be added here that when the limiting member 113 is arranged on the outside of the shell 112, the main body 1133 can at least partially be mounted on a portion of the surface of the shell 112; when the limiting member 113 is arranged in the shell 112, the shell 112 should have a structure corresponding to the main body 1133, such as a gap that enables the limiting member 113 to rotate and expose the outside of the shell 112.

[0055] It can be understood that when the first limiting structure 1131 or the second limiting structure 1132 is in the state of locking the locking member 1113, it is only necessary to rotate the limiting member 113 around the connecting platform 1123 in the direction away from the shell 112, and the first limiting structure 1131 or the second limiting structure 1132 is away from the movable groove 1121, the limitation of the locking member 1113 can be released, and the terminal 111 can move freely in the shell 112 along the direction of the movable groove 1121 through the locking member 1113; conversely, if the locking member 1113 needs to be locked, it is only necessary to rotate the limiting member 113 around the connecting platform 1123 in the direction close to the shell 112 when the locking member 1113 moves to the appropriate position in the movable groove 1121, and the first limiting structure 1131 or the second limiting structure 1132 is close to the movable groove 1121, and cooperate with the first fixing portion 11211 or the second fixing portion 11212 to implement locking and limiting of the locking member 1113.

[0056] For further information, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The limiting member 113 further includes a clamping member 11332 disposed between the first limiting structure 1131 and the second limiting structure 1132, and the housing 112 is provided with a clamping groove 1124 corresponding to the clamping member 11332. The clamping member 11332 and the clamping groove 1124 can be movably clamped. When the clamping member 11332 and the clamping groove 1124 are clamped, the position of the limiting member 113 is fixed, and the first limiting structure 1131 or the second limiting structure 1132 can firmly fix the clamping member 1113; when the clamping member 11332 is separated from the clamping groove 1124, the limiting member 113 will rotate around the connecting platform 1123 in a direction away from the housing 112, and the clamping member 1113 is no longer bound, and the terminal 111 can move along the movable groove 1121 in the housing 112.

[0057] For further information, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connector structure 11 includes at least one movable groove 1121 corresponding to the locking member 1113 and arranged on one side of the housing 112, or includes at least two movable grooves 1121 corresponding to the locking member 1113 and arranged on opposite sides of the housing 112. At least one side has the movable groove 1121 to realize the clamping connection between the terminal 111 and the housing 112 and the terminal 111 can move along the movable groove 1121 in the accommodation space. The movable grooves 1121 on both sides can enhance the design sense of the connector structure 11 and realize diversified shapes after meeting basic requirements.

[0058] It can be understood that when the connector structure 11 includes at least one movable groove 1121 corresponding to the locking piece 1113 arranged on one side of the shell 112, the limiting piece 113 can be selectively arranged only on the side of the shell 112 corresponding to the movable groove 1121, or the shell 112 wraps the two sides of the shell 112 from the side. At this time, the limiting piece 113 corresponds to the side of the shell 112 where the movable groove 1121 is not set, and there is no need to set the first limiting structure 1131 or the second limiting structure 1132; when the connector structure 11 includes at least two movable grooves 1121 corresponding to the locking piece 1113 arranged on the opposite sides of the shell 112, a plurality of limiting pieces 113 can be respectively set on both sides of the shell 112, or a limiting piece 113 can be set to wrap the two sides of the shell 112 from the side. At this time, the one-piece limiting piece 113 corresponds to the movable grooves 1121 (or the locking piece 1113) on both sides of the shell 112 and is provided with the first limiting structure 1131 and the second limiting structure 1132.

[0059] In summary, it should be added that the limiting member 113 is a structure that can lock the state of the terminal 111 according to the user's wishes. Under the premise that it has the function of limiting the movement of the locking member 1113 and releasing the lock, its specific form and setting method are not limited. In addition to the limiting member 113 structure described above, it can also be designed as a rotatable paddle set on the housing 112 corresponding to the locking member 1113. When the state of the terminal 111 needs to be fixed, the paddle is moved to cooperate with the locking member 1113 to limit the locking member 1113. On the contrary, when the terminal 111 needs to move freely, the paddle is moved away from the locking member 1113; and so on.

[0060] Please also combine Figure 1-Figure 5In order to better understand how users use the connector structure 11 to achieve the effect of decompression and entertainment, the following is a brief description of the usage process: if the connector structure 11 is initially in a state where the first limiting structure 1131 locks the positioning member 1113 so that the interface 1112 is completely exposed outside the shell 112, when the user moves the limiting member 113 in a direction away from the movable groove 1121 or applies an external force away from the shell 112 to the limiting member 113, such as swinging the connector structure 11, the clamping member 11332 can be separated from the restriction of the clamping groove 1124, and the connecting hole 11331 will rotate around the connecting platform 1123, and the limiting member 113 as a whole will move in a direction away from the shell 112. At this time, the positioning member 1113 is separated from the locking state of the first limiting structure 1131, and then the terminal 111 is subjected to the external force or the self-weight of the terminal 111 under the appropriate angle. Under the action of force, it can move relative to the shell 112 along the direction of the movable groove 1121; the locking member 1113 moves to the position of the second fixing portion 11212, and the interface 1112 is completely accommodated in the accommodating channel 1122 and hidden by the shell 112. At this time, if the connector structure 11 needs to be fixed in a state where the interface 1112 is hidden, the limiting member 113 is operated opposite to the above, that is, the limiting member 113 is moved in the direction close to the movable groove 1121 or an external force close to the shell 112 is applied to the limiting member 113, and the connecting hole 11331 rotates around the connecting platform 1123, and the limiting member 113 moves as a whole in the direction close to the movable groove 1121. At this time, the second limiting structure 1132 cooperates with the second fixing portion 11212 to lock the locking member 1113, thereby fixing the terminal 111. If the connector structure 11 is changed from a state where the interface 1112 is completely hidden and fixed to a state where the terminal 111 can move relative to the shell 112 or the connector structure 11 is fixed at the interface 1112 and is completely exposed outside the shell 112, it is only necessary to move the locking member 1113 toward the first fixed portion 11211 and be locked by the first locking member 1113 after the locking member 1113 is freed from the restraint of the second limiting structure 1132, and the rest of the operation method is the same as above.

[0061] For further information, see Figure 3 and Figure 5 , interface 1112 can be a Type-C interface 1112, a Micro-USB interface 1112 or a Lightning interface 1112 to adapt to the requirements of different devices and scenarios.

[0062] Further, please combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 ( Figure 5), an embodiment of the utility model further provides a data cable 1, which includes a cable body 12 and a connector structure 11 as described above, wherein at least one end of the connector structure 11 away from the interface 1112 is electrically connected to one end of the cable body 12, or at least two ends of the connector structures 11 away from the interface 1112 are electrically connected to both ends of the cable body 12 respectively.

[0063] It can be understood that one end of the wire body 12 of the data cable 1 can be connected to one or more of the connector structures 11; the other end of the wire body 12 can also be connected to one or more of the connector structures 11, or the other end of the wire body 12 can also be electrically connected only to a common data cable 1 terminal 111 on the market. When one end of the wire body 12 is electrically connected to multiple connector structures 11 at the same time, multiple devices can be charged at the same time, and multiple terminals 111 can be telescopically moved in the corresponding housing 112, which also increases the playability of the data cable 1.

[0064] Since the data cable 1 has the above-mentioned connector structure 11, its terminal 111 can move in the shell 112 and the interface 1112 can be fixed in a state of being completely hidden or exposed outside the shell 112 when the limiting member 113 locks it. In addition to meeting the conventional functional requirements of the data cable 1, it also has fun and decompression properties, solving the technical problem that the current connector structure 11 is single and has few entertainment functions.

[0065] Compared with the prior art, the connector structure and data cable provided by the utility model have the following advantages:

[0066] 1. The connector structure provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes a terminal, a shell and a limiting member connected to the shell, the terminal includes a main body and an interface connected to one end of the main body, a locking member is arranged on the surface of the main body, the shell is sleeved on the surface of the terminal and a movable groove is provided corresponding to the locking member, and the locking member is movably engaged with the movable groove; the limiting member includes a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure respectively arranged near at least two ends of the movable groove, the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure can be matched with the locking member, when the first limiting structure matches the fixed locking member, the interface is exposed outside the shell, and when the second limiting structure matches the fixed locking member, the interface is accommodated in the shell. The locking piece is locked in the movable groove to connect the terminal to the shell on the one hand, and allows the terminal to slide along the movable groove in the shell on the other hand, so that the interface can be exposed or hidden in the shell, which has the function of decompression and entertainment; the limiting piece includes at least a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure, so that when they cooperate with the two ends of the movable groove, they can fix the interface in two states: exposed outside the shell and hidden inside the shell, which is beneficial to the normal use of the data cable. At the same time, it can protect the interface from mechanical damage caused by the outside while ensuring fun.

[0067] 2. The diameter of the clamping member of the embodiment of the utility model, which is away from the main body, is greater than the length of the movable groove opening in the radial direction perpendicular to the terminal. By making the diameter of the clamping member greater than the width of the movable groove opening, the clamping member is clamped in the movable groove, and the terminal can be movably connected to the housing through the clamping member.

[0068] 3. The length of the movable groove in the embodiment of the utility model along the radial direction of the terminal is not less than the length of the interface along the radial direction of the terminal, so that the interface can be fully retracted into the accommodating space and hidden in the shell.

[0069] 4. In the embodiment of the utility model, one end of the movable groove close to the interface is defined as a first fixing portion, and the other end is defined as a second fixing portion; the limiting member also includes a main body connected to the shell, and the main body is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove close to the first fixing portion to form a first limiting structure, so that the first limiting structure is engaged with the locking member on a side relative to the first fixing portion; the main body is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove close to the second fixing portion to form a second limiting structure, so that the second limiting structure is engaged with the locking member on a side relative to the second fixing portion.

[0070] 5. The spacing distance between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure of the embodiment of the utility model is equal to the maximum travel of the clamping member in the movable groove. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure limit the range of motion of the clamping member to at least fix two extreme states of terminal movement: the interface can be completely hidden in the housing or completely exposed outside the housing.

[0071] 6. The connector structure of the embodiment of the utility model includes at least one movable groove corresponding to the locking member arranged on one side of the shell or includes at least two movable grooves corresponding to the locking member arranged on opposite sides of the shell. At least one side has an movable groove to realize the clamping connection between the terminal and the shell and the terminal can move along the movable groove in the accommodating space. The movable grooves on both sides can enhance the design sense of the connector structure and realize diversified shapes after meeting basic requirements.

[0072] 7. In the embodiment of the utility model, a connection platform is formed on one side or two opposite sides of one end of the housing away from the interface, close to the limiting member protrusion, and a connection hole is formed on one side or two opposite sides of the limiting member corresponding to the connection platform, and the connection hole is rotatably connected to the connection platform. Through the cooperation of the connection platform and the connection hole, the connection between the limiting member and the housing is realized, and the limiting member is given a rotating shaft for rotating in the direction of approaching or moving away from the housing.

[0073] 8. The limiting member of the embodiment of the utility model also includes a clamping member arranged between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure. The shell has a clamping groove corresponding to the clamping member so that the clamping member and the clamping groove can be movably clamped. When the clamping member and the clamping groove are clamped, the first limiting structure or the second limiting structure can firmly fix the clamping member. When the clamping member is separated from the clamping groove, the limiting member no longer restrains the clamping member, and the terminal can move along the movable groove in the shell.

[0074] 9. The interface of the embodiment of the utility model is a Type-C interface, a Micro-USB interface or a Lightning interface to adapt to the requirements of different devices and scenarios.

[0075] 10. The data cable provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes a cable body and a connector structure as described above, wherein at least one end of the connector structure away from the interface is electrically connected to one end of the cable body, or at least two ends of the connector structures away from the interface are electrically connected to two ends of the cable body respectively, so that the data cable can move in the shell through the terminal and the interface can be fixed in a state of being completely hidden or exposed outside the shell. In addition to meeting the conventional functional requirements of the data cable, it has fun and stress-relieving properties.

[0076] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector structure, characterized in that: It includes a terminal, a shell and a limiting member connected to the shell, the terminal includes a main body and an interface connected to one end of the main body, a locking member is arranged on the surface of the main body, the shell is sleeved on the surface of the terminal and a movable groove is provided corresponding to the locking member, and the locking member is movably engaged with the movable groove; the limiting member includes a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure respectively arranged near at least two ends of the movable groove, the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure can be matched with the locking member, when the first limiting structure matches and fixes the locking member, the interface is exposed outside the shell, and when the second limiting structure matches and fixes the locking member, the interface is accommodated in the shell.

2. The connector structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the locking member at one end away from the main body is greater than the length of the movable slot along a direction perpendicular to the radial direction of the terminal.

3. The connector structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length of the movable groove along the radial direction of the terminal is not less than the length of the interface along the radial direction of the terminal.

4. The connector structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the movable groove close to the interface is defined as a first fixing portion, and the other end is defined as a second fixing portion; the limiting member also includes a main body connected to the shell, and the main body is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove close to the first fixing portion to form a first limiting structure, and the first limiting structure is clamped on a side of the clamping member relative to the first fixing portion; the main body is recessed toward a side away from the movable groove close to the second fixing portion to form a second limiting structure, and the second limiting structure is clamped on a side of the clamping member relative to the second fixing portion.

5. The connector structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spacing distance between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure is equal to the maximum travel of the locking member in the movable groove.

6. The connector structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connector structure includes at least one movable groove arranged on one side of the shell corresponding to the locking member, or includes at least two movable grooves arranged on opposite sides of the shell corresponding to the locking member.

7. The connector structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: One side or two opposite sides of one end of the shell away from the interface are protruded close to the limiting member to form a connecting platform, and one side or two opposite sides of the limiting member are formed with connecting holes corresponding to the connecting platform, and the connecting holes are rotatably connected to the connecting platform.

8. The connector structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting member further includes a clamping member disposed between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure, and the housing is provided with a clamping groove corresponding to the clamping member, so that the clamping member and the clamping groove can be movably clamped.

9. The connector structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interface is a Type-C interface, a Mic ro-USB interface or a Lightning interface.

10. A data cable, characterized in that: It comprises a wire body and a connector structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein one end of at least one connector structure away from the interface is electrically connected to one end of the wire body, or one end of at least two connector structures away from the interface are electrically connected to two ends of the wire body respectively.

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