Transmission line

Abstract

The utility model discloses a transmission line, which can adapt to electronic equipment with different interface types through the switching of a first output connector and a second output connector, is simple in overall structure, is convenient in switching operation of the connectors, and has excellent practicability and applicability.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In today's era of rapid development of information technology, despite the emergence of various wireless transmission methods, wired transmission methods using transmission lines have not been completely replaced. Wired transmission uses a transmission cable to connect two electronic devices or an electronic device and a power source for communication, and can also serve as a charging cable for electronic devices.

[0003] Currently available transmission cables typically have only two connectors, connected by the cable, each used to connect two electronic devices. These connectors are very limited in type and can only connect two types of devices one-to-one. If the device model at one end changes, the transmission cable becomes incompatible, requiring a new one. For example, the data interfaces on Apple's iPhone 4S and iPhone 5s differ, forcing users to purchase separate transmission cables for both the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5s.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a transmission line that can meet different interface types. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a transmission line that can meet different interface types.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention proposes a transmission line, comprising a cable and a first input connector and a first output connector respectively provided at both ends of the cable, and further comprising a second output connector for electrically connecting to the first output connector, wherein the first output connector is movably provided with a first ring, and the second output connector is pivotally connected to the first ring, and the first ring can move relative to the first output connector between a position close to the cable and a position away from the cable, so as to drive the second output connector to move to electrically connect to the first output connector or to move away from the first output connector to release the electrical connection, and the second output connector can also swing relative to the first ring between a position close to the cable and a position away from the cable.

[0007] Preferably, a first limiting portion is provided on the peripheral wall of the first output connector, a second limiting portion is provided at the transition position between the cable and the first output connector, and the first ring is movably sleeved on a position between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion corresponding to the first output connector.

[0008] Preferably, the second output connector is extended to form a pair of first connecting arms spaced apart from each other, and a first pivot portion is provided on a side of the first connecting arm away from one end of the second output connector and close to the first sleeve, and a first pivot groove compatible with the first pivot portion is provided on an outer wall of the first sleeve, and the first connecting arm is pivotally connected by plugging the first pivot portion into the first pivot groove to achieve a pivotable connection between the second output connector and the first sleeve.

[0009] Preferably, when the first pivoting portion is located in the first pivoting groove, the peripheral wall of the first pivoting portion and the peripheral wall of the first pivoting groove maintain elastic contact, or there is a gap between the peripheral wall of the first pivoting portion and the peripheral wall of the first pivoting groove.

[0010] Preferably, when the first pivot portion is located in the first pivot groove, a local outer wall of the first connecting arm is in elastic contact with the first ring or there is a gap between the first connecting arm and the first ring; or, the first ring is further provided with a first boss having the first pivot groove, and when the first pivot portion is located in the first pivot groove, a local outer wall of the first connecting arm is horizontally abutted against the first boss or there is a gap between the first connecting arm and the first boss.

[0011] Preferably, the device further comprises a second input connector for electrically plugging into the first input connector, the first input connector being movably sleeved with a second ring, the second input connector being pivotally connected to the second ring, the second ring being movable relative to the first input connector between a position close to the cable and a position away from the cable, so as to drive the second input connector to move to electrically plug into the first input connector or to move away from the first input connector to release the electrical plugging, and the second input connector can also swing relative to the second ring between a position close to the cable and a position away from the cable.

[0012] Preferably, a third limiting portion is provided on the peripheral wall of the first input connector, a fourth limiting portion is provided at the transition position between the cable and the first input connector, and the second ring is movably sleeved on a position between the third limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion corresponding to the first input connector.

[0013] Preferably, the first input connector is extended to form a pair of spaced-apart second connecting arms, and a second pivot portion is provided on a side of the second connecting arm away from one end of the first input connector and close to the second collar, and a second pivot groove is provided on an outer wall of the second collar that is compatible with the second pivot portion, and the second connecting arm is pivotally connected by plugging the second pivot portion into the second pivot groove to achieve a pivotable connection between the second input connector and the second collar.

[0014] Preferably, when the second pivoting portion is located in the second pivoting groove, the peripheral wall of the second pivoting portion and the peripheral wall of the second pivoting groove maintain elastic contact, or there is a gap between the peripheral wall of the second pivoting portion and the peripheral wall of the second pivoting groove.

[0015] Preferably, when the second pivot part is located in the second pivot groove, a local outer wall of the second connecting arm is in elastic contact with the second ring or there is a gap between the second connecting arm and the second ring; or, the second ring is further provided with a second boss having the second pivot groove, and when the second pivot part is located in the second pivot groove, a local outer wall of the second connecting arm is horizontally abutted against the second boss or there is a gap between the second connecting arm and the second boss.

[0016] The technical solution of the present invention is that a first ring is movably mounted on the first output connector of the transmission line, and when the second output connector is pivotally connected to the first ring, the first ring can drive the second output connector to move to electrically connect with the first output connector or to disconnect the electrical connection. When the first output connector needs to be used for electrical connection with an electronic device, the second output connector can be swung in a direction close to the cable by the pivotal connection relationship between the second output connector and the first ring, so that the second output connector is staggered with the first output connector, so that the first output connector can be electrically connected with the electronic device. When the second output connector needs to be electrically connected with the electronic device, the second output connector is swung in a direction away from the cable until it is aligned with the first output connector, and then the first ring drives the second output connector to move and electrically connect with the first output connector, and then the second output connector can be electrically connected with the electronic device. Compared with the traditional method, the present invention can adapt to electronic devices with different interface types by switching between the first output connector and the second output connector. The overall structure is simple, the connector switching operation is convenient, and it has excellent practicality and applicability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the second input connector and the second output connector being electrically plugged into the first input connector and the second output connector respectively;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial exploded view of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inside, outside, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, counterclockwise, clockwise, circumferential, radial, axial...), then the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0022] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first" or "second" in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first" or "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in this field can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0023] The utility model provides a transmission line.

[0024] In the embodiment of the present utility model, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the transmission line includes a cable 1 and a first input connector 2 and a first output connector 3 respectively provided at both ends of the cable 1, and also includes a second output connector 4 for electrically plugging with the first output connector 3. The first output connector 3 is movably provided with a first ring 5, and the second output connector 4 is pivotally connected to the first ring 5. The first ring 5 can move relative to the first output connector 3 between a position close to the cable 1 and a position away from it, so as to drive the second output connector 4 to move to electrically plug with the first output connector 3 or away from the first output connector 3 to release the electrical plugging. The second output connector 4 can also swing relative to the first ring 5 between a position close to the cable 1 and a position away from it.

[0025] Specifically, a first limiting portion 31 is provided on the peripheral wall of the first output connector 3, a second limiting portion 32 is provided at the transition position between the cable 1 and the first output connector 3, and the first ring 5 is movably sleeved on the position between the first limiting portion 31 and the second limiting portion 32 corresponding to the first output connector 3.

[0026] Specifically, the second output connector 4 is extended to form a pair of spaced-apart first connecting arms 41, and a first pivot portion 42 is provided on the side of the first connecting arm 41 away from one end of the second output connector 4 and close to the first sleeve 5. The outer wall of the first sleeve 5 is provided with a first pivot groove 51 that is compatible with the first pivot portion 42. The first connecting arm 41 is pivotally connected by plugging and fitting the first pivot portion 42 into the first pivot groove 51, thereby realizing a pivotable connection between the second output connector 4 and the first sleeve 5.

[0027] Specifically, when the first pivoting portion 42 is located in the first pivoting groove 51 , the peripheral wall of the first pivoting portion 42 and the peripheral wall of the first pivoting groove 51 maintain elastic resistance, or there is a gap between the peripheral wall of the first pivoting portion 42 and the peripheral wall of the first pivoting groove 51 .

[0028] Specifically, when the first pivoting portion 42 is located in the first pivoting groove 51, a local outer wall of the first connecting arm 41 is in elastic contact with the first ring 5 or there is a gap between the first connecting arm 41 and the first ring 5; or, the first ring 5 is further provided with a first boss 52 having the first pivoting groove 51, and when the first pivoting portion 42 is located in the first pivoting groove 51, a local outer wall of the first connecting arm 41 is horizontally abutted against the first boss 52 or there is a gap between the first connecting arm 41 and the first boss 52.

[0029] Specifically, it also includes a second input connector 6 for electrically plugging with the first input connector 2. The first input connector 2 is movably provided with a second ring 7. The second input connector 6 and the second ring 7 are pivotally connected. The second ring 7 can move relative to the first input connector 2 between a position close to the cable 1 and a position away from the cable 1 to drive the second input connector 6 to move to electrically plug with the first input connector 2 or away from the first input connector 2 to release the electrical plug. The second input connector 6 can also swing relative to the second ring 7 between a position close to the cable 1 and a position away from the cable 1.

[0030] Specifically, a third limiting portion 21 is provided on the peripheral wall of the first input connector 2, a fourth limiting portion 22 is provided at the transition position between the cable 1 and the first input connector 2, and the second ring 7 is movably sleeved on the position between the third limiting portion 21 and the fourth limiting portion 22 corresponding to the first input connector 2.

[0031] Specifically, the first input connector 2 is extended to form a pair of spaced-apart second connecting arms 61, and the second connecting arm 61 is provided with a second pivot portion 62 on one end away from the first input connector 2 and close to the second collar 7. The outer wall of the second collar 7 is provided with a second pivot groove 71 that is compatible with the second pivot portion 62. The second connecting arm 61 is pivotally connected by plugging the second pivot portion 62 into the second pivot groove 71 to achieve a pivotable connection between the second input connector 6 and the second collar 7.

[0032] Specifically, when the second pivoting portion 62 is located in the second pivoting groove 71 , the peripheral wall of the second pivoting portion 62 and the peripheral wall of the second pivoting groove 71 maintain elastic resistance, or there is a gap between the peripheral wall of the second pivoting portion 62 and the peripheral wall of the second pivoting groove 71 .

[0033] Specifically, when the second pivot portion 62 is located in the second pivot groove 71, a local outer wall of the second connecting arm 61 is in elastic contact with the second ring 7 or there is a gap between the second connecting arm 61 and the second ring 7; or, the second ring 7 is further provided with a second boss 72 having the second pivot groove 71, and when the second pivot portion 62 is located in the second pivot groove 71, a local outer wall of the second connecting arm 61 is horizontally abutted against the second boss 72 or there is a gap between the second connecting arm 61 and the second boss 72.

[0034] Specifically, the first pivot groove 51 extends to completely penetrate the first ring 5 , and the second pivot groove 71 extends to completely penetrate the second ring 7 .

[0035] Specifically, there are multiple implementations for the connector types of the first input connector, the first output connector, the second input connector, and the second output connector, and various combinations of the four connectors are formed through various implementations. The combination includes but is not limited to this embodiment. In this embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the first input connector and the first output connector are type-C, the second output connector is Apple's Lightning type, and the second input connector is type-A.

[0036] The technical solution of the present invention is that a first ring is movably mounted on the first output connector of the transmission line, and when the second output connector is pivotally connected to the first ring, the first ring can drive the second output connector to move to electrically connect with the first output connector or to disconnect the electrical connection. When the first output connector needs to be used for electrical connection with an electronic device, the second output connector can be swung in a direction close to the cable by the pivotal connection relationship between the second output connector and the first ring, so that the second output connector is staggered with the first output connector, so that the first output connector can be electrically connected with the electronic device. When the second output connector needs to be electrically connected with the electronic device, the second output connector is swung in a direction away from the cable until it is aligned with the first output connector, and then the first ring drives the second output connector to move and electrically connect with the first output connector, and then the second output connector can be electrically connected with the electronic device. Compared with the traditional method, the present invention can adapt to electronic devices with different interface types by switching between the first output connector and the second output connector. The overall structure is simple, the connector switching operation is convenient, and it has excellent practicality and applicability.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transmission line comprising a cable (1) and a first input connector (2) and a first output connector (3) respectively provided at two ends of the cable (1), characterized in that: The invention also includes a second output connector (4) for electrically plugging into the first output connector (3), wherein the first output connector (3) is movably provided with a first ring (5), and the second output connector (4) is pivotally connected to the first ring (5), and the first ring (5) can move relative to the first output connector (3) between a position close to the cable (1) and a position away from the cable (1), so as to drive the second output connector (4) to move to electrically plug into the first output connector (3) or to move away from the first output connector (3) to release the electrical plugging, and the second output connector (4) can also swing relative to the first ring (5) between a position close to the cable (1) and a position away from the cable (1).

2. The transmission line according to claim 1, wherein: A first limiting portion (31) is provided on a peripheral wall of the first output connector (3), a second limiting portion (32) is provided at a transition position between the cable (1) and the first output connector (3), and the first sleeve (5) is movably sleeved at a position of the first output connector (3) corresponding to the first limiting portion (31) and the second limiting portion (32).

3. The transmission line according to claim 1, wherein: The second output connector (4) is extended to form a pair of first connecting arms (41) spaced apart from each other. The first connecting arm (41) is provided with a first pivoting portion (42) at one end away from the second output connector (4) and on a side close to the first sleeve (5). The outer wall of the first sleeve (5) is provided with a first pivoting groove (51) adapted to the first pivoting portion (42). The first connecting arm (41) is pivotally connected by plugging and fitting the first pivoting portion (42) into the first pivoting groove (51), thereby achieving a pivotable connection between the second output connector (4) and the first sleeve (5).

4. The transmission line according to claim 3, wherein: When the first pivoting portion (42) is located in the first pivoting groove (51), the peripheral wall of the first pivoting portion (42) and the peripheral wall of the first pivoting groove (51) maintain elastic contact, or a gap exists between the peripheral wall of the first pivoting portion (42) and the peripheral wall of the first pivoting groove (51).

5. The transmission line according to claim 3, wherein: When the first pivoting portion (42) is located in the first pivoting groove (51), a local outer wall of the first connecting arm (41) is in elastic contact with the first sleeve (5), or a gap exists between the first connecting arm (41) and the first sleeve (5); or, the first sleeve (5) is further provided with a first boss (52) having the first pivoting groove (51), and when the first pivoting portion (42) is located in the first pivoting groove (51), a local outer wall of the first connecting arm (41) is in horizontal contact with the first boss (52), or a gap exists between the first connecting arm (41) and the first boss (52).

6. The transmission line according to claim 1, wherein: The invention also includes a second input connector (6) for electrically plugging into the first input connector (2), wherein the first input connector (2) is movably provided with a second ring (7), and the second input connector (6) and the second ring (7) are pivotally connected, and the second ring (7) can move relative to the first input connector (2) between a position close to the cable (1) and a position away from the cable (1), so as to drive the second input connector (6) to move to electrically plug into the first input connector (2) or to move away from the first input connector (2) to release the electrical plugging, and the second input connector (6) can also swing relative to the second ring (7) between a position close to the cable (1) and a position away from the cable (1).

7. The transmission line according to claim 6, wherein: A third limiting portion (21) is provided on a peripheral wall of the first input connector (2), a fourth limiting portion (22) is provided at a transition position between the cable (1) and the first input connector (2), and the second ring (7) is movably sleeved at a position of the first input connector (2) corresponding to the third limiting portion (21) and the fourth limiting portion (22).

8. The transmission line according to claim 1, wherein: The first input connector (2) is extended to form a pair of spaced-apart second connecting arms (61), and a second pivot portion (62) is provided on one end of the second connecting arm (61) away from the first input connector (2) and close to the second sleeve (7). The outer wall of the second sleeve (7) is provided with a second pivot groove (71) adapted to the second pivot portion (62). The second connecting arm (61) is pivotally connected by plugging and fitting the second pivot portion (62) into the second pivot groove (71), thereby realizing a pivotable connection between the second input connector (6) and the second sleeve (7).

9. The transmission line according to claim 8, wherein: When the second pivoting portion (62) is located in the second pivoting groove (71), the peripheral wall of the second pivoting portion (62) and the peripheral wall of the second pivoting groove (71) maintain elastic contact, or a gap exists between the peripheral wall of the second pivoting portion (62) and the peripheral wall of the second pivoting groove (71).

10. The transmission line according to claim 1, wherein: When the second pivoting portion (62) is located in the second pivoting groove (71), a local outer wall of the second connecting arm (61) is in elastic contact with the second ring (7) or a gap exists between the second connecting arm (61) and the second ring (7); or, the second ring (7) is further provided with a second boss (72) having the second pivoting groove (71), and when the second pivoting portion (62) is located in the second pivoting groove (71), a local outer wall of the second connecting arm (61) is in horizontal contact with the second boss (72) or a gap exists between the second connecting arm (61) and the second boss (72).

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