Sliding type data line

Abstract

The utility model relates to a sliding type data line which comprises a line body, a first connector, a first protection assembly, a second connector and a second protection assembly. The first protection assembly comprises a first sliding sleeve and a first turnover door. And the first turnover door is turned over and opened along with retreating of the first sliding sleeve relative to the first connector. The second protection assembly comprises a second sliding sleeve and a second turnover door. The free end of the second turnover door is provided with a second magnetic block used for adsorbing the metal terminal of the second connector. And the second turnover door is turned over and opened along with retreating of the second sliding sleeve relative to the second connector. The beneficial effects of the utility model are that a structure combining the sliding sleeve and the turnover door is adopted, and a protective sleeve structure which can be turned over and opened through sliding is formed outside the joint, so that the metal terminal is sealed and protected in a non-plugging state, the metal terminal of the joint is prevented from being invaded by liquid and dust, and the service life of the joint is prolonged. The probability of dust deposition or rusting of the metal terminal is reduced, and the risk of poor electric contact is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of data cables, in particular to a sliding data cable. Background Art

[0002] For electronic products, data cables are not only a tool for data transmission, but also a tool for connecting power. Both ends of the data cable usually have connectors, one end of which is used to connect electronic products, while the other end is used to connect other electronic products / devices / mobile power supplies. Depending on the specific structure of the electronic product used, the type of connector is also different. Today, the more common types of connectors are USB-A connectors, Lightning connectors, Type-C connectors, etc.

[0003] The defects of traditional data cables are as follows: the metal terminals of the connectors are all exposed. When not plugged in (not in use), the metal terminals of the connectors are easily invaded by liquids and dust, causing dust accumulation or rust on the metal terminals, resulting in poor electrical contact. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the utility model provides a sliding data cable, which adopts a structure combining a sliding sleeve and a flip door, and forms a protective sleeve structure on the outside of the connector that can be flipped open by sliding. It plays a sealing and protective role for the metal terminals in the non-plugged state, preventing the metal terminals of the connector from being invaded by liquids and dust, reducing the probability of dust accumulation or rust on the metal terminals, and reducing the risk of poor electrical contact.

[0005] A sliding data cable, comprising:

[0006] Line body;

[0007] A first joint connected to one end of the line body; the first joint is provided with a first operating rod;

[0008] A first protection assembly sleeved on the first joint; the first protection assembly comprises: a first sleeve slidably sleeved on the first joint and a first flip door hinged on the first sleeve; the first sleeve is provided with a first opening for the metal terminal of the first joint to enter and exit; the first sleeve is also provided with a first sliding groove slidably connected to the first operating rod; the free end of the first flip door is provided with a first magnetic block for adsorbing the metal terminal of the first joint; the first flip door is located at the first opening to shield the first opening, and the first flip door flips and opens as the first sleeve retreats relative to the first joint;

[0009] A second joint connected to the other end of the line body; the second joint is provided with a second operating rod; and

[0010] A second protection component sleeved on the second joint; the second protection component includes: a second sleeve slidably sleeved on the second joint and a second flip door hinged on the second sleeve; the second sleeve is provided with a second opening for the metal terminal of the second joint to enter and exit; the second sleeve is also provided with a second slide groove slidably connected to the second operating rod; the free end of the second flip door is provided with a second magnetic block for adsorbing the metal terminal of the second joint; the second flip door is located at the second opening to shield the second opening, and the second flip door flips open as the second sleeve retreats relative to the second joint.

[0011] The above-mentioned sliding data cable, in the non-plugged state, drives the first sliding sleeve and the second sliding sleeve forward by sliding, so that the first flip door and the second flip door each absorb the metal terminal to achieve the closing effect. At this time, the metal terminal of the first connector is hidden inside the first sliding sleeve and the first flip door, and the metal terminal of the second connector is hidden inside the second sliding sleeve and the second flip door, thereby playing a protective role for the metal terminal. When the plug function needs to be realized, the first sliding sleeve and the second sliding sleeve are driven backward by sliding, so that the first flip door and the second flip door are opened respectively, and the metal terminal is exposed. Through the above design, a structure combining the sliding sleeve and the flip door is adopted, and a protective cover structure that can be flipped open by sliding is formed on the outside of the connector, which plays a role of sealing and protecting the metal terminal in the non-plugged state, preventing the metal terminal of the connector from being invaded by liquid and dust, reducing the probability of dust accumulation or rust on the metal terminal, and reducing the risk of poor electrical contact.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first operating rod and the second operating rod are both detachable. During assembly, the operating rod can be first disassembled, the sliding sleeve can be sleeved behind the joint, and then the operating rod can be installed and reset using the avoidance space provided by the sliding groove. The structure is simple and the difficulty of product design and disassembly is reduced.

[0013] In one embodiment, the top of the first operating rod extends out of the first sliding sleeve, and the width of the top of the first operating rod is greater than the width of the first sliding groove; the top of the second operating rod extends out of the second sliding sleeve, and the width of the top of the second operating rod is greater than the width of the second sliding groove. The top of the operating rod can limit the installation tightness between the sliding sleeve and the joint, which is conducive to improving the reliability of assembly.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first sliding sleeve is provided with a first limiting portion; the first limiting portion is used to limit the maximum turning angle of the first flip door to 90°; the second sliding sleeve is provided with a second limiting portion; the second limiting portion is used to limit the maximum turning angle of the second flip door to 90°. The limiting portion is used to limit the maximum turning angle of the flip door to 90°, so that in the plugged state, the flip door is tightly attached to the outer side of the connector, preventing the flip door from shaking and hindering the use of the connector.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first flip door includes: a first baffle and a second baffle respectively hinged on the first sleeve; the first baffle and the second baffle are respectively provided with a first magnetic block and are installed in a manner of opposite polarity; the second flip door includes: a third baffle and a fourth baffle respectively hinged on the second sleeve; the third baffle and the fourth baffle are respectively provided with a second magnetic block and are installed in a manner of opposite polarity. The design of the double-door structure can compress the travel of the sleeve extension and contraction, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the product.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first baffle and the second baffle are symmetrically arranged with the center line of the first opening as the axis; the third baffle and the fourth baffle are symmetrically arranged with the center line of the second opening as the axis. The design of the symmetrical double-door structure can maximize the telescopic travel of the compression sleeve.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first sliding sleeve and the second sliding sleeve are both insulating plastic shells. The insulating plastic shells can not only play the role of insulation protection, but also are light in weight, highly plastic, and low in cost.

[0018] In one embodiment, the outer surfaces of the first sliding sleeve and the second sliding sleeve are both provided with anti-skid patterns, which can increase the friction coefficient of the sliding sleeve surface, reduce the risk of hand slippage, and improve user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of a sliding data cable according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A disassembled view of the sliding data cable is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A combined view of the first connector and the first protection assembly in the sliding data cable in an open state;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A perspective view of the first joint shown;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A perspective view of the first protective assembly shown;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An exploded view of the first protection assembly shown;

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 3 A combined view of a first connector and a first protective assembly in a sliding data cable in a closed state;

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 2 A combined view of the second connector and the second protection assembly in the sliding data cable in an open state;

[0027] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 A perspective view of the second joint is shown;

[0028] Fig.10 for Figure 8 A perspective view of the second protective assembly shown;

[0029] Fig.11 for Fig.10 An exploded view of the second protection assembly shown;

[0030] Fig.12 for Figure 8 The combined view of the second connector and the second protection component in the sliding data cable in the closed state is shown.

[0031] The meanings of the symbols in the accompanying drawings are:

[0032] 100-sliding data cable;

[0033] 10-line body;

[0034] 20-first joint, 21-first operating rod;

[0035] 30 - first protection assembly, 31 - first sliding sleeve, 311 - first opening, 312 - first sliding slot, 313 - first limiting portion, 32 - first flip door, 321 - first baffle, 322 - second baffle;

[0036] 40-second joint, 41-second operating rod;

[0037] 50 - second protection assembly, 51 - second sliding sleeve, 511 - second opening, 512 - second sliding groove, 513 - second limiting portion, 52 - second flip door, 521 - third baffle, 522 - fourth baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0040] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0041] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" 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", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, it is a sliding data cable 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the sliding data cable 100 includes: a cable body 10, a first connector 20 connected to one end of the cable body 10, a first protection component 30 sleeved on the first connector 20, a second connector 40 connected to the other end of the cable body 10, and a second protection component 50 sleeved on the second connector 40. The cable body 10 is used to realize the transmission of electrical signals between the first connector 20 and the second connector 40. The first connector 20 and the second connector 40 are both used to connect electronic products / equipment / power sources. The first protection component 30 is used to receive and protect the first connector 20, and the second protection component 50 is used to receive and protect the second connector 40.

[0046] Below, combined Figures 1 to 12 , the above-mentioned sliding data line 100 is further explained.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the wire body 10 is a wire material with an outer layer wrapped with an insulating rubber layer. According to the design requirements of different products, the cross section of the wire body 10 can be circular or rectangular.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, for the sake of convenience, in this embodiment, the first connector 20 is a USB-A connector. The first connector 20 is provided with a first operating rod 21.

[0049] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 5 ,as well as Figure 6 As shown, the first protection assembly 30 includes: a first sliding sleeve 31 slidably sleeved on the first joint 20 and a first flip door 32 hinged on the first sliding sleeve 31. Figure 6 As shown, the first sliding sleeve 31 is provided with a first opening 311 for the metal terminal of the first connector 20 to enter and exit. The first sliding sleeve 31 is also provided with a first sliding groove 312 for sliding connection with the first operating rod 21. Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, the free end of the first flip door 32 is provided with a first magnetic block (not shown) for adsorbing the metal terminal of the first connector 20. The first flip door 32 is located at the first opening 311 to shield the first opening 311, and the first flip door 32 flips open as the first sliding sleeve 31 moves backward relative to the first connector 20. In this embodiment, the first magnetic block is installed in an embedded manner, and in other implementations, the first flip door 32 may be the first magnetic block as a whole.

[0050] like Figure 8 As shown, for the sake of convenience, in this embodiment, the second connector 40 is a Type-C connector. The second connector 40 is provided with a second operating rod 41.

[0051] Combination Figure 8 , Fig.10 ,as well as Fig.11 As shown, the second protection assembly 50 includes: a second sliding sleeve 51 slidably sleeved on the second joint 40 and a second flip door 52 hinged on the second sliding sleeve 51. Fig.11 As shown, the second sliding sleeve 51 is provided with a second opening 511 for the metal terminal of the second connector 40 to enter and exit. The second sliding sleeve 51 is also provided with a second sliding groove 512 for sliding connection with the second operating rod 41. Figure 8 and Fig.12 As shown, the free end of the second flip door 52 is provided with a second magnetic block (not shown) for adsorbing the metal terminal of the second connector 40. The second flip door 52 is located at the second opening 511 to shield the second opening 511, and the second flip door 52 flips open as the second sliding sleeve 51 moves backward relative to the second connector 40. In this embodiment, the second magnetic block is installed in an embedded manner, and in other implementations, the entire second flip door 52 may also be the second magnetic block.

[0052] To facilitate assembly, the first joint 20 and the second joint 40 may be improved.

[0053] For example, if 4 and Fig. 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the first operating rod 21 and the second operating rod 41 are both detachable. During assembly, the operating rod can be removed first, the sliding sleeve can be sleeved on the joint, and then the operating rod can be installed and reset using the avoidance space provided by the slide groove. The structure is simple and the difficulty of product design and disassembly is reduced. For example, in this embodiment, the first operating rod 21 and the second operating rod 41 can be removed by rotating.

[0054] Furthermore, in order to make the installation of the assembled sleeve and the joint more tight and reliable. In this embodiment, the top of the first operating rod 21 extends outside the first sleeve 31, and the width of the top of the first operating rod 21 is greater than the width of the first slide groove 312. The top of the second operating rod 41 extends outside the second sleeve 51, and the width of the top of the second operating rod 41 is greater than the width of the second slide groove 512. The top of the operating rod can limit the installation tightness between the sleeve and the joint, which is conducive to improving the reliability of assembly.

[0055] To improve the user experience, the following improvements can also be made:

[0056] For example, in this embodiment, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first sliding sleeve 31 is provided with a first limiting portion 313, and the first limiting portion 313 is used to limit the maximum turning angle of the first turning door 32 to 90°. Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the second sliding sleeve 51 is provided with a second limiting portion 513, and the second limiting portion 513 is used to limit the maximum turning angle of the second flip door 52 to 90°. The limiting portion is used to limit the maximum turning angle of the flip door to 90°, so that in the plugged state, the flip door is tightly attached to the outer side of the connector, preventing the flip door from shaking and hindering the use of the connector.

[0057] For example, in this embodiment, Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the first flip door 32 includes: a first baffle 321 and a second baffle 322 respectively hinged on the first sliding sleeve 31. The first baffle 321 and the second baffle 322 are respectively provided with a first magnetic block and are installed in a manner of opposite polarity. Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, the second flip door 52 includes: a third baffle 521 and a fourth baffle 522 respectively hinged on the second slide sleeve 51. The third baffle 521 and the fourth baffle 522 are respectively provided with a second magnetic block and are installed in a manner of opposite polarity. The design of the double-door structure can compress the travel of the slide sleeve, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the product.

[0058] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first baffle 321 and the second baffle 322 are symmetrically arranged with the center line of the first opening 311 as the axis. The third baffle 521 and the fourth baffle 522 are symmetrically arranged with the center line of the second opening 511 as the axis. The design of the symmetrical double-door structure can maximize the telescopic stroke of the compression sleeve.

[0059] For example, in other embodiments, the outer surfaces of the first sliding sleeve 31 and the second sliding sleeve 51 may be provided with anti-skid patterns. The anti-skid patterns can increase the friction coefficient of the sliding sleeve surface, reduce the risk of hand slippage, and improve user experience.

[0060] In order to improve the safety of use and reduce the production cost, in this embodiment, the first sliding sleeve 31 and the second sliding sleeve 51 can be insulating plastic shells. The insulating plastic shells can not only play the role of insulation protection, but also are light, highly plastic and low in cost.

[0061] Brief description of working principle:

[0062] Combination Figure 7 and Fig.12 As shown, in the non-plugged state, the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 51 are driven forward by sliding, so that the first flip door 32 and the second flip door 52 respectively adsorb the metal terminals to achieve a closing effect. At this time, the metal terminals of the first connector 20 are hidden on the inner side of the first sleeve 31 and the first flip door 32, and the metal terminals of the second connector 40 are hidden on the inner side of the second sleeve 51 and the second flip door 52, thereby playing a protective role for the metal terminals.

[0063] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, when the plug-in function needs to be realized, the first sliding sleeve 31 and the second sliding sleeve 51 are driven backward in a sliding manner, so that the first flip door 32 and the second flip door 52 are opened respectively, and the metal terminals are exposed.

[0064] The above-mentioned sliding data cable 100 adopts a structure that combines a sliding sleeve and a flip door, and forms a protective sleeve structure on the outside of the connector that can be flipped open by sliding. It plays a sealing and protective role for the metal terminals in the non-plugged state, preventing the metal terminals of the connector from being invaded by liquids and dust, reducing the probability of dust accumulation or rust on the metal terminals, and reducing the risk of poor electrical contact.

[0065] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0066] The above embodiments only express the preferred implementation of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A sliding data cable, characterized in that: include: Line body; A first connector connected to one end of the wire body; The first joint is provided with a first operating rod; A first protection assembly sleeved on the first joint; The first protection component comprises: a first sliding sleeve slidably mounted on the first joint and a first flip door hinged on the first sliding sleeve; the first sliding sleeve is provided with a first opening for the metal terminal of the first joint to enter and exit; the first sliding sleeve is also provided with a first sliding groove slidably connected to the first operating rod; the free end of the first flip door is provided with a first magnetic block for adsorbing the metal terminal of the first joint; the first flip door is located at the first opening to shield the first opening, and the first flip door flips and opens as the first sliding sleeve retreats relative to the first joint; A second connector connected to the other end of the line body; the second connector is provided with a second operating rod; and A second protection component sleeved on the second joint; the second protection component includes: a second sliding sleeve slidably sleeved on the second joint and a second flip door hinged on the second sliding sleeve; the second sliding sleeve is provided with a second opening for the metal terminal of the second joint to enter and exit; the second sliding sleeve is also provided with a second sliding groove slidably connected to the second operating rod; the free end of the second flip door is provided with a second magnetic block for adsorbing the metal terminal of the second joint; the second flip door is located at the second opening to shield the second opening, and the second flip door flips open as the second sliding sleeve retreats relative to the second joint.

2. The sliding data cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first operating rod and the second operating rod are both detachable.

3. The sliding data cable according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top end of the first operating rod extends out of the first sliding sleeve, and the width of the top end of the first operating rod is greater than the width of the first sliding groove; the top end of the second operating rod extends out of the second sliding sleeve, and the width of the top end of the second operating rod is greater than the width of the second sliding groove.

4. The sliding data cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding sleeve is provided with a first limiting portion; the first limiting portion is used to limit the maximum flip angle of the first flip door to 90°; the second sliding sleeve is provided with a second limiting portion; the second limiting portion is used to limit the maximum flip angle of the second flip door to 90°.

5. The sliding data cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first flip door includes: a first baffle and a second baffle respectively hinged on the first sliding sleeve; the first baffle and the second baffle are respectively provided with the first magnetic block and are installed with opposite polarities; the second flip door includes: a third baffle and a fourth baffle respectively hinged on the second sliding sleeve; the third baffle and the fourth baffle are respectively provided with the second magnetic block and are installed with opposite polarities.

6. The sliding data cable according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first baffle plate and the second baffle plate are symmetrically arranged with the center line of the first opening as the axis; the third baffle plate and the fourth baffle plate are symmetrically arranged with the center line of the second opening as the axis.

7. The sliding data cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding sleeve and the second sliding sleeve are both insulating plastic shells.

8. The sliding data cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the first sliding sleeve and the second sliding sleeve are both provided with anti-slip grooves.

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