Improved TYPE-C socket structure and electronic equipment thereof
By using a soft protective piece ring in the Type-C socket structure to install it on the inner wall of the plug groove, the safety hazards of the Type-C interface in outdoor or complex working conditions are solved, and the service life and stability of the Type-C connector and connector are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421800441.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing Type-C interface design poses safety risks, especially in outdoor or complex working conditions, the Type-C plug is prone to loosening, falling off or getting damaged, which increases the maintenance cost.
An improved Type-C socket structure is designed, and a soft guard ring is installed on the inner wall of the plug groove. The external Type-C connector is inserted into the guard and then inserted into the Type-C connector. The guard acts as a protective effect on the outer periphery of the external Type-C connector to alleviate external impact.
Through the design of soft protective parts, the possibility of damage to Type-C connectors under external impact is reduced, and the service life of Type-C connectors and connectors is improved. The structure is compact, reliable and has good use stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to an improved TYPE-C socket structure and electronic equipment thereof. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of technology, Type-C interface is widely used in various electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablet computers, laptops, etc., due to its advantages such as reversible insertion, high-speed transmission and versatility. However, the existing Type-C interface design is usually exposed, that is, the Type-C plug needs to be directly inserted into the external Type-C socket to realize data transmission or power charging functions (see Figure 1 ). Although this structure is convenient for users to operate, it has certain safety risks in actual use.
[0003] In outdoor environments or complex working conditions, due to the lack of effective protection measures between the Type-C plug and the socket, when the device is subjected to external impact or improper operation, the Type-C plug is very likely to loosen, fall off or even be damaged, increasing maintenance costs. Summary of the invention
[0004] In view of the problems of the prior art, the utility model provides an improved TYPE-C socket structure and an electronic device thereof, which have a novel structure and an ingenious design. When in use, an external TYPE-C connector is inserted into a protective piece of a plug-in groove, and then inserted into a TYPE-C connector to achieve connection therewith. The protective piece plays a protective role on the outer periphery of the external TYPE-C connector. The protective piece is made of soft material. When the external TYPE-C connector is subjected to external impact, the impact of the external collision on the TYPE-C connector can be mitigated, and the possibility of damage can be reduced, which is beneficial to prolonging the service life of the external TYPE-C connector and the TYPE-C connector. The utility model has a compact and reliable structure and good stability in use.
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] The utility model provides an improved TYPE-C socket structure, which comprises a socket shell, a control circuit board arranged in the socket shell and a TYPE-C connector installed in the shell, the TYPE-C connector is connected to the control circuit board, a plug-in groove is arranged on the socket shell, the TYPE-C connector is located in the plug-in groove, a protective member is arranged in the plug-in groove, the protective member is arranged around the inner wall of the plug-in groove, an opening is arranged at the bottom of the protective member, and the TYPE-C connector is exposed from the opening.
[0007] Wherein, the inner wall of the protective member is provided with a plurality of introduction inclined blocks, and the outer side of the introduction inclined block is provided with an introduction inclined surface.
[0008] Preferably, a plurality of introduction ramps are arranged at equal intervals on the inner wall of the protective member.
[0009] Preferably, the protective element is made of soft rubber material.
[0010] Preferably, the protective element is made of elastic material.
[0011] The utility model also provides an electronic device, which comprises a device body and the improved TYPE-C socket structure installed on the device body.
[0012] Beneficial effects of the utility model:
[0013] The utility model has a novel structure and ingenious design. When in use, the external TYPE-C connector is inserted into the protective piece of the plug-in groove, and then inserted into the TYPE-C connector to achieve connection therewith. The protective piece plays a protective role on the outer periphery of the external TYPE-C connector. The protective piece is made of soft material. When the external TYPE-C connector is subjected to external impact, the impact of the external collision on the TYPE-C connector can be mitigated, and the possibility of damage can be reduced, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the external TYPE-C connector and the TYPE-C connector. The utility model has a compact and reliable structure and good stability in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 The schematic diagram is a structural diagram of an improved TYPE-C socket structure of the utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural exploded view of an improved TYPE-C socket structure of the utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the matching connection between the control circuit board, TYPE-C connector and protective piece of the utility model.
[0017] exist Figures 1 to 3 Reference numerals in the drawings include:
[0018] 1. Socket housing; 2. Control circuit board; 3. TYPE-C connector; 4. Plug-in groove; 5. Protective part; 6. Opening; 7. Lead-in bevel block; 8. Lead-in bevel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] In order to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the embodiments and drawings, and the contents mentioned in the implementation modes are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.
[0020] Embodiment 1
[0021] Embodiment 1 of the present application provides an improved TYPE-C socket structure, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, it includes a socket housing 1, a control circuit board 2 arranged in the socket housing 1, and a TYPE-C connector 3 installed in the housing, the TYPE-C connector 3 is connected to the control circuit board 2, the socket housing 1 is provided with a plug-in groove 4, the TYPE-C connector 3 is located in the plug-in groove 4, a protective member 5 is installed in the plug-in groove 4, the protective member 5 is arranged around the inner wall of the plug-in groove 4, an opening 6 is provided at the bottom of the protective member 5, and the TYPE-C connector 3 is exposed from the opening 6. Specifically, the utility model has a novel structure and ingenious design. When in use, the external TYPE-C connector is inserted into the protective member 5 of the plug-in groove 4, and then inserted into the TYPE-C connector 3 to connect with it. The protective member 5 plays a protective role on the outer periphery of the external TYPE-C connector. The protective member 5 is made of soft material. When the external TYPE-C connector is subjected to external impact, the impact of the external collision TYPE-C connector can be reduced, and the possibility of damage can be reduced, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the external TYPE-C connector and the TYPE-C connector 3. The structure is compact, reliable, and the stability in use is good.
[0022] In the first embodiment of the present application, the inner wall of the protective member 5 is provided with a plurality of lead-in bevel blocks 7, and the outer side of the lead-in bevel blocks 7 is provided with a lead-in bevel surface 8. The plurality of lead-in bevel blocks 7 are arranged at equal intervals on the inner wall of the protective member 5. Specifically, under the above arrangement, the external TYPE-C connector is inserted into the protective member 5 and then into the TYPE-C connector 3, and the lead-in bevel surface 8 of the lead-in bevel block 7 plays a role of guiding the insertion.
[0023] In the first embodiment of the present application, the protective member 5 is made of soft rubber. Specifically, under the above configuration, the soft rubber can play a role of buffering and shock absorption, and can reduce the impact of external collision on the TYPE-C connector.
[0024] Embodiment 2
[0025] The difference between Example 2 of the present application and Example 1 is that the protective part 5 is made of elastic material; the protective part 5 made of elastic material is provided with an elastic protrusion that fits and abuts against the external TYPE-C connector, and the elastic material has good elastic recovery performance, which can provide position avoidance or clamping when the external TYPE-C connector is inserted into the TYPE-C connector 3.
[0026] Embodiment 3
[0027] Embodiment 3 of the present application provides an electronic device, which includes a device body and the improved TYPE-C socket structure installed on the device body. Specifically, the improved TYPE-C socket structure can be applied to the electronic device, which is beneficial to improve the service life.
[0028] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in any form. Although the utility model is disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the utility model. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes by using the technical content disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the utility model. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technology of the utility model, which does not depart from the content of the technical solution of the utility model, belongs to the scope of the technical solution of the utility model.
Claims
1. An improved TYPE-C socket structure, characterized in that: It includes a socket shell, a control circuit board arranged in the socket shell and a TYPE-C connector installed in the shell, the TYPE-C connector is connected to the control circuit board, the socket shell is provided with a plug-in groove, the TYPE-C connector is located in the plug-in groove, a protective member is installed in the plug-in groove, the protective member is arranged around the inner wall of the plug-in groove, an opening is provided at the bottom of the protective member, and the TYPE-C connector is exposed from the opening.
2. The improved TYPE-C socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the protective member is provided with a plurality of introduction inclined blocks, and the outer side of the introduction inclined block is provided with an introduction inclined surface.
3. The improved TYPE-C socket structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of introduction ramps are arranged at equal intervals on the inner wall of the protective member.
4. The improved TYPE-C socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective piece is made of soft rubber material.
5. The improved TYPE-C socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective element is made of elastic material.
6. An electronic device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a device body and an improved TYPE-C socket structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 installed on the device body.