Rubber plug for USB connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to a USB joint rubber plug, which comprises a fixed seat, a connecting rod, a slide block and a protective cover, the fixed seat is movably connected with a shell, one end of the connecting rod is connected with the inner side of the fixed seat, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected with the shell; the sliding block is slidably arranged on the fixing seat, and the protective cover is installed on the inner side of the sliding block and used for covering the USB connector; at least two sliding blocks and at least two protective covers are arranged and are in one-to-one correspondence. According to the rubber plug for the USB connector, the fixed seat is slidably connected to the shell, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the shell, when a plurality of USB connectors need to be used, the fixed seat is rotated around the connecting rod to be separated from the shell, so that the protective cover is separated from the USB connectors, and in addition, under the action of the connecting rod, the fixed seat is prevented from being separated from the shell and is prevented from being lost; the sliding blocks are arranged on the fixing base in a sliding mode, when only one USB connector needs to be used, the corresponding sliding block is pulled out, and water, dust and other impurities are prevented from entering other USB connectors. The rubber plug for the USB connector is compact in structure and convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rubber plugs, in particular to a rubber plug for a USB connector. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology, various smart devices have emerged, such as massagers and neck-hanging headphones. In order to charge smart devices or expand their functions, multiple USB connectors are installed on smart devices. In order to prevent water or external humid air from entering the smart device through the gap between the USB connector and the shell, causing damage to the internal components of the smart device or short circuit, the USB connector is generally covered with a rubber plug. However, if multiple USB connectors are used at the same time, multiple corresponding rubber plugs need to be opened, which is inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a convenient-to-use rubber plug for a USB connector in order to solve the above problems.

[0004] A rubber plug for a USB connector comprises a fixing seat, a connecting rod, a slider and a protective cover. The fixing seat is movably connected to a housing, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the inner side of the fixing seat, and the other end is rotatably connected to the housing; the slider is slidably mounted on the fixing seat, and the protective cover is mounted on the inner side of the slider. The protective cover is used to cover the USB connector; there are at least two sliders and protective covers, and they correspond one to one.

[0005] In one embodiment, a finger groove is provided at one end of the fixing base away from the connecting rod.

[0006] In one embodiment, a sealing strip is further included, and the sealing strip is provided along the periphery of the fixing seat; the sealing strip is used to seal the fixing seat and the shell.

[0007] In one embodiment, the fixing seat, the connecting rod, and the sealing strip are all integrally formed.

[0008] In one embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided on the inner side of the slider.

[0009] In one embodiment, a protrusion is provided on the outer side of the slider.

[0010] In one embodiment, the outer side of the slider is coated with an identifier corresponding to the USB connector.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0012] The USB connector rubber plug of the present invention is slidably connected to the housing via a fixing base, and one end of a connecting rod is rotatably connected to the housing. When multiple USB connectors need to be used, the fixing base is rotated around the connecting rod to separate the fixing base from the housing, thereby separating the protective cover from the USB connectors. Moreover, under the action of the connecting rod, the fixing base is prevented from separating from the housing to avoid loss. A slider is slidably arranged on the fixing base, and when only one USB connector needs to be used, the corresponding slider is pulled out, thereby preventing impurities such as moisture and dust from entering other USB connectors. The USB connector rubber plug of the present invention has a compact structure and is easy to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a rubber plug for a USB connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the rubber plug for a USB connector from another angle is shown.

[0015] The meanings of the numbers in the accompanying drawings are:

[0016] 100. Rubber plug for USB connector;

[0017] 10. Fixed seat; 11. Finger groove; 20. Connecting rod; 30. Slider; 31. Reinforcement rib; 32. Bump; 40. Protective cover; 50. Sealing strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0019] 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 to 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 device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0020] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0022] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0023] 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 an intermediate 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 an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, is a rubber plug 100 for a USB connector according to one embodiment of the utility model, comprising a fixing base 10, a connecting rod 20, a slider 30 and a protective cover 40. The fixing base 10 is movably connected to the housing, one end of the connecting rod 20 is connected to the inner side of the fixing base 10, and the other end is rotatably connected to the housing; the slider 30 is slidably mounted on the fixing base 10, and the protective cover 40 is mounted on the inner side of the slider 30. The protective cover 40 is used to cover the USB connector; there are at least two sliders 30 and protective covers 40, and they correspond one to one. The rubber plug 100 for the USB connector is slidably connected to the housing via the fixing base 10, and one end of the connecting rod 20 is rotatably connected to the housing. When multiple USB connectors are needed, the fixing base 10 is rotated around the connecting rod 20 to separate the fixing base 10 from the housing, thereby separating the protective cover 40 from the USB connectors. Moreover, under the action of the connecting rod 20, the fixing base 10 is prevented from being separated from the housing to avoid loss. The slider 30 is slidably mounted on the fixing base 10. When only one USB connector is needed, the corresponding slider 30 can be pulled out to prevent moisture, dust and other impurities from entering the other USB connectors.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixing base 10 is movably connected to the shell, one end of the connecting rod 20 is connected to the inner side of the fixing base 10, and the other end is rotatably connected to the shell so as to flip the fixing base 10 and prevent the fixing base 10 from being separated from the shell to prevent loss; optionally, a finger groove 11 is provided at one end of the fixing base 10 away from the connecting rod 20 so that the user can flip the fixing base 10.

[0026] Please check again Figure 1 and Figure 2 The slider 30 is slidably mounted on the fixing base 10. Optionally, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 31 are provided on the inner side of the slider 30 to ensure a firm structure. Furthermore, a protrusion 32 is provided on the outer side of the slider 30 to facilitate the user's pulling of the slider 30. Furthermore, the outer side of the slider 30 is coated with an identifier corresponding to the USB connector (not shown) to facilitate the user's identification of the USB connector type.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, a protective cover 40 is mounted on the inner side of the slider 30. The protective cover 40 is used to cover the USB connector to prevent moisture, dust, and other impurities from entering the USB connector. There are at least two sliders 30 and protective covers 40, and they correspond one to one. Optionally, the slider 30 and protective cover 40 are integrally formed.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the USB connector plug 100 further includes a sealing strip 50 disposed along the periphery of the fixing base 10. The sealing strip 50 is used to seal the fixing base 10 from the housing. Optionally, two sealing strips 50 are provided, spaced apart. Furthermore, the fixing base 10, connecting rod 20, and sealing strip 50 are all integrally formed.

[0029] During use, when multiple USB connectors are needed, the fixing base 10 is rotated around the connecting rod 20 to separate the fixing base 10 from the shell, thereby separating the protective cover 40 from the USB connectors. Moreover, under the action of the connecting rod 20, the fixing base 10 is prevented from being separated from the shell, thereby avoiding loss, and being easy to use. When only one of the USB connectors is needed, the corresponding slider 30 can be pulled out to prevent moisture, dust and other impurities from entering the other USB connectors.

[0030] The USB connector plug 100 of the present invention is slidably connected to the housing via a fixing base 10, and one end of a connecting rod 20 is rotatably connected to the housing. When multiple USB connectors are needed, the fixing base 10 is rotated around the connecting rod 20 to separate the fixing base 10 from the housing, thereby separating the protective cover 40 from the USB connectors. Moreover, under the action of the connecting rod 20, the fixing base 10 is prevented from separating from the housing to avoid loss. The slider 30 is slidably mounted on the fixing base 10. When only one USB connector is needed, the corresponding slider 30 can be pulled out to prevent moisture, dust and other impurities from entering the other USB connectors. The USB connector plug 100 has a compact structure and is easy to use.

[0031] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned 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.

[0032] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementations of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present utility model patent shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rubber plug for a USB connector, characterized in that: It includes a fixing seat, a connecting rod, a slider and a protective cover. The fixing seat is movably connected to the shell, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the inner side of the fixing seat, and the other end is rotatably connected to the shell; the slider is slidably mounted on the fixing seat, and the protective cover is installed on the inner side of the slider. The protective cover is used to cover the USB connector; there are at least two sliders and protective covers, and they correspond one to one.

2. The rubber plug for a USB connector according to claim 1, wherein: A finger groove is provided on one end of the fixing seat away from the connecting rod.

3. The rubber plug for a USB connector according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a sealing strip, which is arranged along the circumference of the fixing seat; the sealing strip is used to seal the fixing seat and the shell.

4. The rubber plug for a USB connector according to claim 3, wherein: The fixing seat, the connecting rod and the sealing strip are all integrally formed.

5. The rubber plug for a USB connector according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged on the inner side of the slider.

6. The rubber plug for a USB connector according to claim 1, wherein: A convex block is arranged on the outer side of the sliding block.

7. The rubber plug for a USB connector according to claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the slider is coated with an identifier corresponding to the USB connector.

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