Connector and sound box

By adding a first convex bone and an upper limit groove on the speaker socket, the problem of mis-insertion caused by the small differences in speaker sockets is solved, the socket and plug are used for dedicated machines, the speaker is prevented from being burned out by excessive voltage, and the wiring is simplified.

CN223334153UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12SHENZHEN FENDA TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422454074.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-11
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The power cords and signal connection cables of existing speakers are cumbersome and complex to wire, and the sockets have little difference, which leads to the problem that the plug is inserted incorrectly, causing excessive voltage and burning the speaker.

Method used

A connector is designed, in which a first convex rib is added to the socket and a limiting groove is provided on the plug, so that the plug and the socket form a unique mutually matching structure to prevent wrong insertion.

Benefits of technology

The sockets and plugs are used exclusively for specific machines, which avoids the speakers from being damaged by excessive voltage and simplifies the wiring process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector and a sound box, the connector comprises a casing, a socket and a plug, the casing is provided with an accommodating space and a positioning hole communicated with the accommodating space, and the casing is convexly provided with a first convex rib; the socket comprises a mainboard and a female module, the mainboard is fixed in the accommodating space, one end of the female module is fixedly connected with the mainboard, and the other end of the female module is mounted in the positioning hole; the plug comprises a male head module used for being connected with an external power source and a shielding shell arranged on the male head module in a sleeving mode, the shielding shell is provided with a limiting groove, the male head module is connected with the female head module in a clamped mode, and the first protruding ribs are inserted into the limiting groove. According to the utility model, the socket is installed on the casing, the casing is additionally provided with the first convex rib, the plug is additionally provided with the limiting groove, and when the male head module in the plug is clamped with the female head module in the socket, the first convex rib is inserted into the limiting groove, so that the plug and the socket become a unique mutually-matched structure; and misplug of the socket and plugs of other specifications can be avoided, and a special machine can be realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of speaker structures, in particular to a connector and a speaker. Background Art

[0002] A speaker is a device that converts audio signals into sound. Generally speaking, it refers to a speaker box or subwoofer box with a built-in power amplifier that amplifies the audio signal and then plays it back through the speaker itself, making the sound louder.

[0003] However, the power cords and signal connection cables that match the existing speakers are cumbersome and the wiring is complicated. In addition, many sockets in the speakers have little difference. For example, the TYPE-C model socket of the speaker product can be inserted into other TYPE-C model plugs of the same specification, and it cannot be used for a dedicated machine. This will cause the speaker product to burn out due to excessive voltage after power is turned on. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a connector and a speaker to solve the technical problem that the power cord and signal connection line matching the existing speakers are cumbersome and the wiring is complicated, and many sockets in the speakers have little difference. For example, the TYPE-C model socket of the speaker product can be inserted into other TYPE-C model plugs of the same specification, and it cannot be used for a dedicated machine. This will cause the speaker product to burn out due to overhigh voltage after power is turned on.

[0005] The utility model provides a connector, comprising:

[0006] The housing is provided with a receiving space and a positioning hole communicating with the receiving space, and the housing is provided with a first convex bone;

[0007] A socket comprising a mainboard and a female module, wherein the mainboard is fixed in the accommodation space, and one end of the female module is fixedly connected to the mainboard and the other end is installed in the positioning hole;

[0008] The plug includes a male module for connecting to an external power supply and a shielding shell sleeved on the male module. The shielding shell is provided with a limiting groove. The male module is snap-connected with the female module, and the first convex bone is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the female module is a Type-C interface made of conductive material, and the male module is a Type-C connector made of conductive material.

[0010] Furthermore, the shielding shell includes a main shell that is sleeved on the male head module and a U-shaped enclosure protruding from the main shell, and the U-shaped enclosure and the main shell are combined to form the limiting groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the housing is further provided with a socket, which is communicated with the accommodating space, and the shielding shell further includes a second convex bone protruding from the main shell, and the second convex bone is inserted into the socket.

[0012] Furthermore, the casing includes an upper cover body and a lower cover body, the lower cover body includes a bottom shell and the first convex bone, the upper cover body is connected to the bottom shell and enclosed with the bottom shell to form the accommodating space, the positioning hole is provided through the bottom shell, the outer wall of the bottom shell is provided with a receiving groove connected to the positioning hole, the first convex bone is convex on the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the plug is inserted into the receiving groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the lower cover body also includes an arc-shaped side panel protruding from the bottom shell, the arc-shaped side panel is located in the accommodating space, the main board, the arc-shaped side panel and part of the inner wall of the accommodating space are combined to form a sealed chamber, the positioning hole is connected to the sealed chamber, one end of the female head module is located in the sealed chamber, and the other end is installed on the positioning hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the lower cover body also includes a support plate protruding from the inner wall of the sealing chamber, and the support plate abuts against the female head module.

[0015] Furthermore, the connector further includes a buffer pad, an inner wall of the accommodating space is provided with a boss, and the mainboard is mounted on the boss through the buffer pad.

[0016] The present invention also provides a sound box, comprising a speaker and the connector as described above, wherein the housing is further provided with a first embedding hole communicating with the accommodating space, the speaker is mounted on the first embedding hole, and the speaker is electrically connected to the mainboard.

[0017] Furthermore, the speaker box also includes a passive basin for enhancing low-frequency signals. The housing is further provided with a second embedding hole communicating with the accommodating space, and the passive basin is installed on the second embedding hole.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] The socket of the utility model is installed on the casing, and a first convex rib is added to the casing, and a limiting groove is added to the plug. When the male module in the plug is snapped into the female module in the socket, the first convex rib is inserted into the limiting groove, so that the plug and the socket become a unique mutually matching structure, avoiding the socket from being mistakenly plugged into a plug of other specifications, and preventing the speaker from being burned out due to excessive voltage after power is turned on. It can be used for a dedicated machine and is suitable for large-scale promotion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a speaker provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded diagram;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a power cord provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the speaker provided by an embodiment of the utility model without the power cord;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 4 explosion Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 4 explosion Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of the lower cover provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 10. Casing; 11. Accommodating space; 12. Positioning hole; 13. First convex bone; 14. Jack; 15. Upper cover; 151. First embedded hole; 16. Lower cover; 161. Bottom shell; 1611. Storage slot; 162. Arc-shaped side panel; 163. Second embedded hole; 17. Sealing compartment; 18. Support plate; 19. Boss; 191. Threaded hole; 20. Socket; 21. Mainboard; 211. Perforation; 22. Female module; 30. Plug; 31. Male module; 32. Shielding shell; 321. Limiting groove; 322. Main shell; 323. U-shaped enclosure; 324. Second convex bone; 40. Buffer pad; 50. Fastener; 60. Speaker; 70. Power cord; 71. Cable; 80. Passive basin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] Below, the present invention is further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. It should be noted that, under the premise of no conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0033] See also Figures 1 to 10 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a connector, which is mainly used in a speaker. The connector includes a housing 10, a socket 20 and a plug 30. The socket 20 is fixed on the housing 10, and the plug 30 is detachably connected to the socket 20.

[0034] In this embodiment, the casing 10 is provided with a accommodating space 11 and a positioning hole 12 connected to the accommodating space 11. The accommodating space 11 is located inside the casing 10. The positioning hole 12 extends from the inner wall of the accommodating space 11 to the outer wall of the casing 10. The outer wall of the casing 10 is protruded with a first protrusion 13; the socket 20 includes a main board 21 and a female module 22. The main board 21 is fixed in the accommodating space 11. One end of the female module 22 is located in the accommodating space 11 and is fixedly connected to the main board 21. The other end of the female module 22 is installed in the positioning hole 12.

[0035] The plug 30 includes a male module 31 for connecting to an external power supply and a shielding shell 32 mounted on the male module 31. A limiting groove 321 is provided on the top of the shielding shell 32. The male module 31 is snap-connected with the female module 22, and the first rib 13 is inserted into the limiting groove 321. In this way, the plug 30 and the socket 20 become the only compatible structure, avoiding the socket 20 on the speaker from being mistakenly plugged into a plug 30 of other specifications, so that a dedicated machine can be used for a dedicated machine.

[0036] The female module 22 is a Type-C interface made of conductive material, and the male module 31 is a Type-C connector made of conductive material. The female module 22 matches the male module 31. Of course, the female module 22 and the male module 31 can also be other models.

[0037] In this embodiment, the shielding shell 32 includes a main shell 322 that is sleeved on the male head module 31 and a U-shaped enclosure 323 that protrudes from the top of the main shell 322. The first protrusion 13 is located at the top of the positioning hole 12, and the opening direction of the U-shaped enclosure 323 is set toward the casing 10. The U-shaped enclosure 323 and the main shell 322 are combined to form the aforementioned limiting groove 321.

[0038] The housing 10 is also provided with a jack 14, which is connected to the accommodating space 11. The jack 14 is a square hole. The jack 14 extends from the inner wall of the accommodating space 11 to the outer wall of the housing 10. The jack 14 is also connected to the positioning hole 12. The jack 14 is located below the positioning hole 12. The first protrusion 13 and the jack 14 are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the positioning hole 12. The shielding shell 32 also includes a second protrusion 324 protruding from the main shell 322. The second protrusion 324 is located at the bottom of the main shell 322. When the male module 31 is snapped into the female module 22, the second protrusion 324 is inserted into the jack 14 to further prevent the plug 30 and the socket 20 from being inserted incorrectly.

[0039] In this embodiment, the casing 10 includes an upper cover 15 and a lower cover 16. The lower cover 16 includes a bottom shell 161 and the first convex bone 13. The upper cover 15 can be connected to the bottom shell 161 by multiple screws. The upper cover 15 and the bottom shell 161 enclose the accommodating space 11. The positioning hole 12 and the plug hole 14 are both provided on the bottom shell 161. The outer wall of the bottom shell 161 is provided with a receiving groove 1611. One end of the positioning hole 12 and the plug hole 14 is connected to the inner wall of the accommodating space 11, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the receiving groove 1611. The first convex bone 13 is protruded on the inner wall of the receiving groove 1611. The plug 30 is inserted into the receiving groove 1611, and the plug 30 and the socket 20 can be snapped together.

[0040] The lower cover 16 also includes an arc-shaped side panel 162 protruding from the bottom shell 161. The arc-shaped side panel 162 is located in the accommodating space 11. The main board 21, the arc-shaped side panel 162 and part of the inner wall of the accommodating space 11 enclose a sealed chamber 17. The positioning hole 12 is connected to the sealed chamber 17. One end of the female head module 22 is located in the sealed chamber 17 and the other end is installed on the positioning hole 12 to prevent the wires and other components in the accommodating space 11 from touching the female head module 22.

[0041] The lower cover 16 also includes a support plate 18 protruding from the inner wall of the sealing chamber 17. The support plate 18 can abut against the female module 22. The support plate 18 is used to support the female module 22 to prevent the female module 22 from moving in the vertical direction when it is connected to the plug 30. The female module 22 can be limited in the horizontal direction by the main board 21.

[0042] The connector also includes a buffer pad 40 . A boss 19 is protruding from the inner wall of the accommodating space 11 . The buffer pad 40 is an annular structure. The mainboard 21 is mounted on the boss 19 through the buffer pad 40 to enhance the buffering performance between the mainboard 21 and the boss 19 .

[0043] In some embodiments, the connector also includes multiple fasteners 50, the main board 21 is provided with multiple through holes 211, and the boss 19 is provided with multiple threaded holes 191. The fasteners 50 pass through the through holes 211 and are connected to the threaded holes 191, thereby installing the main board 21 on the boss 19. The fasteners 50 are screws.

[0044] The present utility model also discloses a sound box, including a speaker 60 and the connector as described above. The housing 10 is also penetrated by a first embedded hole 151 connected to the accommodating space 11. The speaker 60 is installed on the first embedded hole 151. The speaker 60 is electrically connected to the motherboard 21. The plug 30 is used to connect to the cable 71. The plug 30 and the cable 71 can constitute a power cord 70. The plug 30 can serve as the end of one side of the power cord 70. The other end of the power cord 70 can be directly connected to the power supply. The plug 30 can be connected to an external power supply through the cable 71 to provide power to the motherboard 21.

[0045] The speaker also includes a passive basin 80. The casing 10 is also penetrated by a second embedded hole 163 connected to the accommodating space 11. The passive basin 80 is installed on the second embedded hole 163. The first embedded hole 151 is provided on the upper cover 15, and the second embedded hole 163 is provided on the lower cover 16. The passive basin 80 can be used to enhance the low-frequency signal of the speaker.

[0046] The installation structure of the speaker includes the following steps:

[0047] Step S101: Fix the socket 20 to the lower housing 16. First, the female connector module 22 is fixed to the mainboard 21 to form the socket 20. Then, the mainboard 21 is fixed to the boss 19 of the lower housing 16 using a plurality of fasteners 50. A cushion 40 is sandwiched between the mainboard 21 and the boss 19. The female connector module 22 is positioned within the positioning hole 12 of the lower housing 16.

[0048] Step S102: Fix the speaker 60 to the upper housing 15. First, install the speaker 60 in the first embedding hole 151 of the upper housing 15, install the passive basin 80 in the second embedding hole 163 of the lower housing 16, and electrically connect the speaker 60 to the mainboard 21.

[0049] Step S103, assembling the housing 10, installing the upper cover 15 in step S102 on the lower cover 16 in step S101;

[0050] Step S104 : Install the plug 30 : Insert the plug 30 of the power cord 70 into the socket 20 in step S103 .

[0051] To sum up, the socket 20 of the present invention is installed on the casing 10, and a first convex rib 13 is added to the casing 10, and a limiting groove 321 is added to the plug 30. When the male module 31 in the plug 30 is engaged with the female module 22 in the socket 20, the first convex rib 13 is inserted into the limiting groove 321, so that the plug 30 and the socket 20 become a unique mutual matching structure, avoiding the socket 20 from being mistakenly plugged into a plug 30 of other specifications, and preventing the speaker from burning out due to excessive voltage after power is turned on. It can be used for a dedicated machine and is suitable for large-scale promotion.

[0052] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and replacements made by technicians in this field on the basis of the present invention fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: include: The housing is provided with a receiving space and a positioning hole communicating with the receiving space, and the housing is provided with a first convex bone; A socket comprising a mainboard and a female module, wherein the mainboard is fixed in the accommodation space, and one end of the female module is fixedly connected to the mainboard and the other end is installed in the positioning hole; The plug includes a male module for connecting to an external power supply and a shielding shell sleeved on the male module. The shielding shell is provided with a limiting groove. The male module is snap-connected with the female module, and the first convex bone is inserted into the limiting groove.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The female module is a Type-C interface made of conductive material, and the male module is a Type-C connector made of conductive material.

3. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The shielding shell includes a main shell sleeved on the male module and a U-shaped enclosure protruding from the main shell, and the U-shaped enclosure and the main shell are combined to form the limiting groove.

4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: The housing is further provided with an insertion hole, which is communicated with the accommodating space. The shielding shell further includes a second convex bone protruding from the main shell, and the second convex bone is inserted into the insertion hole.

5. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The casing includes an upper cover and a lower cover, the lower cover includes a bottom shell and the first convex rib, the upper cover is connected to the bottom shell and enclosed with the bottom shell to form the accommodating space, the positioning hole is provided through the bottom shell, the outer wall of the bottom shell is provided with a receiving groove connected to the positioning hole, the first convex rib is convexly provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the plug is inserted into the receiving groove.

6. The connector according to claim 5, wherein: The lower cover body also includes an arc-shaped side panel protruding from the bottom shell, the arc-shaped side panel is located in the accommodating space, the main board, the arc-shaped side panel and part of the inner wall of the accommodating space are combined to form a sealed chamber, the positioning hole is connected to the sealed chamber, one end of the female head module is located in the sealed chamber, and the other end is installed on the positioning hole.

7. The connector according to claim 6, wherein: The lower cover body further includes a support plate protruding from the inner wall of the sealing chamber, and the support plate abuts against the female head module.

8. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The connector further includes a buffer pad, an inner wall of the accommodating space is provided with a boss, and the mainboard is mounted on the boss through the buffer pad.

9. A speaker, characterized in that: It comprises a speaker and a connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, the housing is further provided with a first embedding hole communicating with the accommodating space, the speaker is mounted on the first embedding hole, and the speaker is electrically connected to the mainboard.

10. The speaker according to claim 9, characterized in that The speaker box further includes a passive basin for enhancing low-frequency signals. The housing is further provided with a second embedding hole communicating with the accommodating space, and the passive basin is mounted on the second embedding hole.