Card holder and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a card holder and electronic equipment. The card holder comprises a body and a blocking member fixed on the body. The body is provided with a first groove and a second groove, the first groove and the second groove are sequentially arranged in the thickness direction of the body, and one of the first groove and the second groove is provided with a card. The blocking piece comprises a deformation part, and the deformation part can at least deform between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the deformation part extends into the first groove so as to prevent the card from being assembled into the first groove. And in the second state, the deformation part extends into the second groove so as to prevent the card assembly from being assembled into the second groove. The blocking piece is arranged on the body to block the card from being installed in the first groove or the second groove so as to prevent the card from being installed mistakenly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of card tray structures, and in particular to card trays and electronic devices. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, many different types of electronic devices have emerged on the market. These devices require cards to store and manage user identity information, and they also require a card tray to hold the card. However, some electronic devices only support single-card recognition. To prevent users from being confused about which side of the card slot cannot be inserted, some manufacturers currently offer separate single-card versions, but this increases material costs. Other manufacturers add laser engraving on the inaccessible side, but laser engraving lacks physical foolproofing, making it difficult to distinguish between usable card slots, and users may still insert the wrong card. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a card tray and an electronic device, which can save material costs and prevent incorrect card installation.

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a card tray, comprising a main body and a blocking member fixed to the main body, wherein the main body is provided with a first groove and a second groove, the first groove and the second groove are arranged sequentially along the thickness direction of the main body and a card is selectively installed in each of them, and the blocking member comprises a deformation portion, which can be deformed between at least a first state and a second state, in the first state, the deformation portion extends into the first groove to prevent the card from being assembled into the first groove, and in the second state, the deformation portion extends into the second groove to prevent the card from being assembled into the second groove.

[0005] Furthermore, the deformation part is made of a memory alloy. When the card tray is assembled into a card slot of an electronic device, when the electronic device passes a positive voltage signal to the deformation part, the deformation part bends toward the direction of the first groove to enter the first groove; when the electronic device passes a negative voltage signal to the deformation part, the deformation part bends toward the direction of the second groove to enter the second groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the blocking member includes a contact portion, and when the card tray is assembled into a card slot of an electronic device, the contact portion is used to contact a conductive member of the electronic device to be electrically connected to the electronic device.

[0007] Furthermore, the card holder includes a metal sheet fixed to the body, the metal sheet and the body form the first groove and the second groove, the metal sheet is provided with a notch portion, and the deformation portion enters the first groove or the second groove through the notch portion after deformation.

[0008] Furthermore, the deformation portion also includes a third state. In the third state, the deformation portion is in a horizontal state and is located in the notch portion, and the first groove and the second groove can both be used to assemble the card.

[0009] Further, when the electronic device sends a ground signal to the deformable portion, the deformable portion is in the third state.

[0010] Furthermore, the blocking member includes a fixing portion, the deformation portion and the contact portion are located at opposite ends of the fixing portion, the fixing portion is fixed to the body, and the contact portion is bent relative to the fixing portion.

[0011] Furthermore, the metal sheet includes a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion fixed to the body, and the fixing portion is located between the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the card tray includes a pressing portion connected to the body, a pinhole is provided on the pressing portion, and the pressing portion and the contact portion are located at opposite ends of the body.

[0013] An embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device, including the above-mentioned card tray, wherein the electronic device includes a detection device and a control device, and the control device controls the type of the signal passing into the deformation part according to the detection result of the detection device.

[0014] In some embodiments, the blocking member of the above technical solution can extend into the first groove or the second groove of the card tray through the deformation of the deformation part, thereby preventing the card from being installed into the first groove or the second groove, which not only saves the cost of remaking a single card tray, but also realizes the physical sense of preventing the card from being installed incorrectly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a tray according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the tray along line AA is shown.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the deformed portion of the card holder extending into the first groove.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The cross-sectional view of the tray along line BB is shown.

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram showing the deformed portion of the card holder extending into the second groove.

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the tray along line CC is shown.

[0021] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0022] 1. Main body; 2. First groove; 3. Second groove; 4. Blocking member; 41. Fixing portion; 42. Deformation portion; 43. Contact portion; 5. Pressing portion; 51. Pinhole; 6. Sealing member; 7. Metal sheet; 71. Notch portion; 72. First positioning portion; 73. Second positioning portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0024] If there are terms related to directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of this application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this application are only used for the purpose of convenience of description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] An embodiment of the present application provides a card tray, which is generally built into an electronic device. The main function of the card tray is to provide a physical container for inserting and protecting various types of cards. When the card tray and the card are built into the electronic device, the electronic device is electrically connected to the card and recognizes the card information.

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the card holder includes a body 1 and a blocking member 4 fixed on the body 1. The body 1 is provided with a first groove 2 and a second groove 3. The first groove 2 and the second groove 3 are arranged in sequence along the thickness direction of the body 1 and a card (not shown) is selectively installed in one of them.

[0027] See also Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the blocking member 4 includes a deformable portion 42, which can be deformed between at least a first state and a second state. In the first state (eg Figure 3 As shown), the deformed portion 42 extends into the first groove 2 to prevent the card from being assembled into the first groove 2. In the second state (as shown Figure 5As shown in FIG. 4 , the deformed portion 42 extends into the second groove 3 to prevent the card from being assembled into the second groove 3 .

[0028] The deformation portion 42 of the blocking member 4 of the present application can selectively prevent the card from being assembled into the first groove 2 or the second groove 3 of the main body 1 according to its different states, which can effectively prevent misassembly and ensure that the card is correctly installed in the designated first groove 2 or second groove 3, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of assembly.

[0029] In some embodiments, the card may be a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module), a memory card, a flash memory card, or the like.

[0030] In some embodiments, the deformation portion 42 is made of a memory alloy. When the card tray is assembled into the card slot of an electronic device, when the electronic device passes a positive voltage signal to the deformation portion 42, the deformation portion 42 bends toward the first groove 2 to enter the first groove 2. At this time, the card can only be installed in the second groove 3; when the electronic device passes a negative voltage signal to the deformation portion 42, the deformation portion 42 bends toward the second groove 3 to enter the second groove 3. At this time, the card can only be installed in the first groove 2.

[0031] The present application controls the bending direction of the deformation portion 42 made of a memory alloy by passing positive and negative voltage signals therethrough, thereby improving the convenience and efficiency of operation and reducing the need for manual operation. Memory alloys generally have excellent elasticity and durability and can withstand repeated bending without failure, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the deformation portion 42 in long-term use.

[0032] In some embodiments, other memory materials, such as electroactive polymers or liquid crystal elastomers, may also be used, which can also produce expected morphological changes when a voltage signal is applied.

[0033] In some embodiments, instead of using a voltage signal, an electromagnetic mechanism or mechanical control may be used to achieve the bending of the deformable portion 42 .

[0034] See also Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the card holder includes a metal sheet 7 fixed to the body 1. The metal sheet 7 and the body 1 enclose a first groove 2 and a second groove 3. The metal sheet 7 has a notch 71. After the deformable portion 42 is deformed, it passes through the notch 71 and enters the first groove 2 or the second groove 3. The first groove 2 and the second groove 3 formed by the fixation of the metal sheet 7 and the body 1 provide stable assembly points, ensuring the stability and reliability of the card holder during long-term use.

[0035] In some embodiments, the metal sheet 7 may not be provided but a plurality of protrusions may be provided on the inner surface of the body 1 to fix the card.

[0036] In some embodiments, the body 1 and the metal sheet 7 are injection molded.

[0037] In some embodiments, the deformation portion 42 also includes a third state. In the third state, the deformation portion 42 is in a horizontal state and is located in the notch portion 71. Both the first groove 2 and the second groove 3 can be assembled with cards. At this time, two cards can be placed at the same time to adapt to different electronic devices, providing greater flexibility and convenience.

[0038] In some embodiments, when the electronic device connects a ground signal to the deformable portion 42, the deformable portion 42 is in the third state. The third state of the deformable portion 42 allows the first groove 2 and the second groove 3 to be flexibly used when the electronic device connects a ground signal.

[0039] See also Figure 3 As shown, blocking member 4 includes a contact portion 43. When the card tray is assembled into the card slot of an electronic device, contact portion 43 is used to contact the conductive components of the electronic device to achieve an electrical connection with the electronic device. The direct contact between contact portion 43 and the conductive components of the electronic device ensures a reliable electrical connection between the card tray and the electronic device, helping to provide stable electrical signal transmission and good electrical performance.

[0040] In some embodiments, the conductive member may be a spring disposed in a card slot of the electronic device.

[0041] In some embodiments, the contact portion 43 may use elastic contacts, pins, or other contact methods to achieve electrical connection with the electronic device.

[0042] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the blocking member 4 includes a fixed portion 41, a deformable portion 42, and a contact portion 43 located at opposite ends of the fixed portion 41. The fixed portion 41 is fixed to the body 1, and the contact portion 43 is bent relative to the fixed portion 41. The fixed portion 41 ensures the stability and reliability of the blocking member 4 during use, while the deformable portion 42 allows the blocking member 4 to elastically deform under certain conditions to adapt to minor changes during assembly or operation, thereby improving the overall structural stability.

[0043] In some embodiments, the contact portion 43 may not be provided, but a conductive coating may be used on the side of the body 1 to achieve electrical connection between the blocking member 4 and the electronic device.

[0044] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the metal sheet 7 includes a first positioning portion 72 and a second positioning portion 73 fixed to the body 1 , and the fixing portion 41 is located between the first positioning portion 72 and the second positioning portion 73 .

[0045] In some embodiments, a first gap is defined between the fixing portion 41 and the first positioning portion 72 , and a width of the first gap is greater than or equal to 0.5 mm.

[0046] In some embodiments, a second gap is defined between the fixing portion 41 and the second positioning portion 73 , and a width of the second gap is greater than or equal to 0.5 mm.

[0047] The card holder includes a pressing portion 5 connected to the body 1 . The pressing portion 5 is provided with a pinhole 51 . The pressing portion 5 and the contact portion 43 are located at opposite ends of the body 1 .

[0048] In some embodiments, the width of the pressing portion 5 is greater than the width of the body 1 .

[0049] In some embodiments, when the card tray is inserted into the card slot of the electronic device, a card removal tool, such as a card removal pin, can be inserted into the pinhole 51 to eject the card tray from the card slot.

[0050] The card tray further comprises a sealing member 6, which is used to seal the card slot when the card tray is installed in the card slot of the electronic device. At the same time, the sealing member 6 can also cooperate with the card slot to fix the card tray.

[0051] In some embodiments, the metal sheet 7 can be made of steel sheet, aluminum alloy sheet, titanium alloy sheet, etc.

[0052] An embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device including the above-mentioned card tray. The electronic device includes a detection device and a control device. The control device controls the type of the signal passing into the deformation portion 42 according to the detection result of the detection device.

[0053] In some embodiments, when a card tray is installed in a card slot of an electronic device, and the electronic device's system recognizes that the electronic device can only use a single card tray and that a card can only be placed in the first groove 2, the electronic device, through the central processor, applies a negative voltage signal to the conductive member. The contact portion 43 receives the signal and transmits the signal to the deformable portion 42. The deformable portion 42 is a memory alloy. The memory alloy receives the negative voltage signal and extends into the second groove 3 while maintaining its shape. When a user removes the card tray from the electronic device, the memory alloy hinders the user from inserting a card into the first groove 2, preventing the user from inserting a card into the second groove 3.

[0054] In some embodiments, when a card tray is installed in a card slot of an electronic device, and the electronic device's system recognizes that the electronic device can only use a single card tray and that a card can only be placed in the second groove 3, the electronic device, through the central processor, applies a positive voltage signal to the conductive member. The contact portion 43 receives the signal and transmits the signal to the deformable portion 42. The deformable portion 42 is a memory alloy. The memory alloy receives the positive voltage signal and extends into the first groove 2 while maintaining its shape. When a user removes the card tray from the electronic device, the memory alloy hinders the user from inserting a card into the second groove 3, preventing the user from inserting the card into the first groove 2.

[0055] In some embodiments, the electronic device may be a mobile phone, a tablet, a camera, a computer, a smart watch, etc.

[0056] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this application shall be included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A card tray, characterized in that: The invention comprises a main body and a blocking member fixed on the main body, wherein the main body is provided with a first groove and a second groove, the first groove and the second groove are sequentially arranged along the thickness direction of the main body and a card is selectively installed therein, and the blocking member comprises a deformation portion, the deformation portion can be deformed between at least a first state and a second state, in the first state, the deformation portion extends into the first groove to prevent the card from being assembled into the first groove, and in the second state, the deformation portion extends into the second groove to prevent the card from being assembled into the second groove.

2. The card tray according to claim 1, wherein: The deformable part is made of a memory alloy. When the card tray is assembled into a card slot of an electronic device, when the electronic device passes a positive voltage signal to the deformable part, the deformable part bends toward the direction of the first groove to enter the first groove; when the electronic device passes a negative voltage signal to the deformable part, the deformable part bends toward the direction of the second groove to enter the second groove.

3. The card tray according to claim 2, wherein: The blocking member includes a contact portion. When the card tray is assembled into the card slot of the electronic device, the contact portion is used to contact the conductive member of the electronic device to be electrically connected to the electronic device.

4. The card tray according to claim 3, wherein: The card holder includes a metal sheet fixed to the body, the metal sheet and the body enclose the first groove and the second groove, the metal sheet is provided with a notch portion, and the deformable portion passes through the notch portion after deformation and enters the first groove or the second groove.

5. The card tray according to claim 4, characterized in that: The deformable portion further includes a third state. In the third state, the deformable portion is in a horizontal state and is located in the notch portion. Both the first groove and the second groove can be assembled with the card.

6. The card tray according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the electronic device sends a ground signal to the deformable portion, the deformable portion is in the third state.

7. The card tray according to claim 5, characterized in that: The blocking member includes a fixing portion, the deformation portion and the contact portion are located at two opposite ends of the fixing portion, the fixing portion is fixed to the body, and the contact portion is bent relative to the fixing portion.

8. The card tray according to claim 7, wherein: The metal sheet includes a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion fixed to the body, and the fixing portion is located between the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion.

9. The card tray according to claim 7, wherein: The card holder includes a pressing portion connected to the body, a pinhole is provided on the pressing portion, and the pressing portion and the contact portion are located at opposite ends of the body.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: Including the card tray according to any one of claims 2 to 9, the electronic device includes a detection device and a control device, and the control device controls the type of the signal passing into the deformation part according to the detection result of the detection device.

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