Electronic equipment and plugging assembly of interface of electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to electronic equipment and a plugging assembly of an interface of the electronic equipment, and the plugging assembly comprises a fixed plugging plug which is arranged on a housing of the electronic equipment; the movable sealing plug is movably connected with the fixed sealing plug, the movable sealing plug has a closed state and an open state, when the movable sealing plug is in the closed state, the movable sealing plug is used for sealing at least part of the connector of the shell, and when the movable sealing plug is in the open state, the connector is exposed. According to the plugging assembly, the fixed plugging plug fixed to the shell is arranged to provide a more stable connection foundation for the movable plugging plug, the movable plugging plug and the fixed plugging plug are movably connected, and the movable plugging plug and the fixed plugging plug are of a non-separated structure, so that the overall sealing performance of the plugging assembly is guaranteed, and a sectional structure can be formed through movable connection; the movable sealing plug can be opened only by operating the movable sealing plug according to the movement track limited by the movable connection, and the operation is convenient and fast.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to a blocking component for an interface of an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement and popularization of smart electronic device technology, consumers' expectations and demands for electronic devices are becoming increasingly diverse, and the usage scenarios of electronic devices are also becoming increasingly diverse, which places higher demands on the durability and functionality of electronic devices. Sometimes, users often need to use electronic devices in changing environments, such as in rain, sandstorms, or when participating in water sports. This requires electronic devices to have certain water and dust resistance capabilities. However, the design trend of modern smart electronic devices is to pursue lightness and portability, which to a certain extent sacrifices the durability of electronic devices. In particular, the design of USB ports and headphone jacks has become a weak link in the waterproof and dustproof design of electronic devices. In many electronic device designs, USB ports and headphone jacks are usually located on the side of the device. In order to maintain the thin and light appearance of the electronic device, these ports are often not equipped with effective dust and water protection measures.

[0003] In the related art, traditional electronic equipment designs use rubber plugs to seal interfaces. Although equipped with rubber plugs, they often have the following defects: the rubber plug needs to be fixed to the body, and the rubber plug handle used to fix the rubber plug to the body may take up more product space, which not only increases the volume of the mobile phone, but also may lead to waste of product design space. In the smartphone market that pursues lightness, thinness and portability, this design may affect the market competitiveness of the product, and the long-term extension and retraction of the rubber plug handle may cause wear and breakage; in some rubber plugs, two-handed operation is required to buckle it open, and after releasing one hand, the rubber plug will automatically return to the closed state due to the action of the elastic arm of the rubber plug handle, which may cause inconvenience when operated with one hand, especially in outdoor operations or in large and heavy products such as industrial mobile phones. Users may find it difficult to achieve one-handed operation, thus affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a blocking component for the interface of an electronic device that is easy to operate and suitable for miniaturized design in order to address the above technical problems.

[0005] A blocking component for an electronic device interface, the blocking component comprising:

[0006] A fixed sealing plug is provided on the housing of the electronic device; and

[0007] A movable sealing plug is movably connected to the fixed sealing plug, and the movable sealing plug has a closed state and an open state. When the movable sealing plug is in the closed state, it is used to seal at least a portion of the interface of the shell. When the movable sealing plug is in the open state, the interface is exposed.

[0008] In one embodiment, the fixed sealing plug includes at least two installation positions, and the movable sealing plug includes:

[0009] a first movable plug movably connected to one of the at least two installation positions; and

[0010] The second movable plug is movably connected to the other one of the at least two installation positions.

[0011] In one embodiment, the installation positions are arranged on different sides of the fixed sealing plug, and the first movable plug and the second movable plug move in different directions when opened.

[0012] In one embodiment, the blocking assembly includes a pivot shaft, and the movable blocking plug and the fixed blocking plug are pivotally connected via the pivot shaft.

[0013] In one embodiment, the movable sealing plug is capable of maintaining the open state.

[0014] In one embodiment, the open state includes a fixed state in which the movable sealing plug and the fixed sealing plug form a preset angle, and the movable sealing plug is capable of maintaining the fixed state.

[0015] In one embodiment, one of the fixed sealing plug and the movable sealing plug is provided with a recessed mounting groove, and the other is provided with a protruding connecting block, and the mounting groove and the connecting block are interference fit.

[0016] In one embodiment, the fixed sealing plug is connected to the housing of the electronic device by a through-going fastener.

[0017] In one embodiment, an operating portion is provided on a side of the movable sealing plug away from the fixed sealing plug, and the operating portion is used to be operated to move the movable sealing plug relative to the fixed sealing plug.

[0018] An electronic device, comprising:

[0019] Interfaces; and

[0020] The above-mentioned blocking component is arranged at the interface.

[0021] The above-mentioned sealing assembly provides a more stable connection basis for the movable sealing plug by setting a fixed sealing plug fixed to the shell. The movable sealing plug is movably connected to the fixed sealing plug, and the two are not separate structures, which ensures the overall sealing of the sealing assembly. The movable connection can also form a segmented structure. The movable sealing plug can be opened by simply operating the movable sealing plug according to the motion trajectory defined by the movable connection, which is convenient to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a blocking assembly according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a fixed sealing plug according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of a blocking assembly according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0026] 1. Sealing assembly; 2. Housing; 100. Fixed sealing plug; 110. Fastener; 111. Gasket; 112. Nut sleeve; 120. Mounting slot; 200. Movable sealing plug; 201. First movable plug; 202. Second movable plug; 210. Connecting block; 220. Operating portion; 221. Protrusion; 222. Slot portion; 300. Pivot shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if 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", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0029] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, these terms may refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, if a first feature is described as being "above" or "below" a second feature, or similar descriptions, this may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is described as being "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 described as being "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.

[0032] It should be noted that if 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. If 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. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiment.

[0033] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a blocking component 1 in an embodiment of the present application is shown. The blocking component 1 provided in an embodiment of the present application is used to shield an interface of an electronic device.

[0034] Electronic devices are devices that use electronics to perform specific functions. They can be complex systems or simple components. Electronic devices range from small devices used in everyday life to complex systems used in industry and scientific research. Examples include smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, industrial robots, automated production line control equipment, sensors, and measuring instruments.

[0035] The interface structure of an electronic device refers to the physical connection point for data, signal, or power transmission between devices or between a device and the outside world. In this embodiment, the interface refers to an external interface, so when the interface is not connected, it needs to be shielded and sealed by the blocking assembly 1. The interface is a through-hole formed in the housing of the electronic device and also includes a connection terminal located within the through-hole and connected to the internal circuit board.

[0036] The sealing assembly 1 includes a fixed sealing plug 100 and a movable sealing plug 200. The fixed sealing plug 100 is mounted on the housing of the electronic device. The movable sealing plug 200 is movably connected to the fixed sealing plug 100 and has a closed state and an open state. When the movable sealing plug 200 is in the closed state, it seals at least a portion of the interface of the housing. When the movable sealing plug 200 is in the open state, the interface is exposed.

[0037] The above-mentioned sealing component 1 provides a more stable connection basis for the movable sealing plug 200 by setting a fixed sealing plug 100 fixed to the shell. The movable sealing plug 200 is movably connected to the fixed sealing plug 100, and the two are not separate structures, which ensures the overall sealing of the sealing component 1. The movable connection can also form a segmented structure. It is only necessary to operate the movable sealing plug 200 according to the motion trajectory defined by the movable connection to complete the opening of the movable sealing plug 200, which is convenient to operate.

[0038] In one embodiment, the fixed sealing plug 100 is connected to the housing of the electronic device by a through-going fastener 110 .

[0039] Specifically, the fixed sealing plug 100 can be provided at the interface as part of the interface that seals the housing. In this case, the material of the fixed sealing plug 100 can be the same as that of the movable sealing plug 200. As another preferred embodiment, the fixed sealing plug 100 can also be provided on the housing and located on one side of the interface, thereby not occupying space at the interface and allowing for a more compact interface design. In this case, the material of the fixed sealing plug 100 can be the same as that of the housing or the movable sealing plug 200, which reduces the restrictions on the material selection and makes processing and connection more convenient. Optionally, both the fixed sealing plug 100 and the movable sealing plug 200 are made of silicone, particularly silicone with a hardness of 85 degrees Shore A.

[0040] A through hole is provided in the middle of the fixed sealing plug 100, and a fastener 110 passes through the through hole, with one end resting on the edge of the through hole and the other end passing through the through hole to be connected to the shell. The shell is provided with a mounting hole that matches the through hole and the fastener 110. Furthermore, the fastener 110 is a screw, and the mounting hole on the shell is provided with an internal thread. Alternatively, a nut sleeve 112 is embedded in the mounting hole on the shell, and the nut sleeve is connected to the screw, and the nut sleeve is provided with an internal thread. A cushion layer 111 is provided between the fixed sealing plug 100 and the shell, which is used to improve the connection strength, fill the gap and increase the connection sealing. When fixed in the above manner, the fixed sealing plug 100 can withstand a tensile force of more than 3 kilograms, and has high structural strength and high stability.

[0041] In one embodiment, the fixed sealing plug 100 includes at least two installation positions, and the movable sealing plug 200 includes: a first movable plug 201 movably connected to one of the at least two installation positions; and a second movable plug 202 movably connected to the other of the at least two installation positions.

[0042] Specifically, the mounting locations are located on different sides of the fixed sealing plug 100, and the first movable plug 201 and the second movable plug 202 move in different directions when opened. Each mounting location corresponds to one or a group of interfaces, and the first movable plug 201 and the second movable plug 202 respectively block one or a group of interfaces. In this embodiment, the two mounting locations are located on opposite sides of the fixed sealing plug 100. Therefore, the first movable plug 201 and the second movable plug 202 are respectively movably connected to the opposite sides of the fixed sealing plug 100, and move in opposite directions when opened.

[0043] The first movable plug 201 and the second movable plug 202 are also provided with corresponding marks indicating different interfaces or different groups of interfaces to mark and distinguish the interfaces.

[0044] In other embodiments, at least two of the mounting locations are located on the same side of the fixed sealing plug 100, and the first movable plug 201 and the second movable plug 202 move in the same direction when opened, which is suitable for the case where the interfaces are arranged side by side. Regardless of the embodiment, each movable sealing plug 200 in the sealing assembly 1 of the present application is installed based on the fixed sealing plug 100.

[0045] In one embodiment, the sealing assembly 1 includes a pivot shaft 300, through which the movable sealing plug 200 and the fixed sealing plug 100 are pivotally connected. The movable sealing plug 200 can rotate about the pivot shaft 300 to move between an open state and a closed state. The length of the pivot shaft 300 is less than the width of the movable sealing plug 200 or the fixed sealing plug 100.

[0046] In one embodiment, the movable sealing plug 200 is capable of maintaining the open state, which includes a fixed state in which the movable sealing plug 200 and the fixed sealing plug 100 form a preset angle, and the movable sealing plug 200 is capable of maintaining the fixed state.

[0047] "Maintain" is defined as the movable sealing plug 200 being open and remaining open for a predetermined period of time without external force. Maintaining the open state, or in other words, the movable sealing plug 200 remains at a predetermined angle for a predetermined period of time without external force. The predetermined angle ranges from 0 to 180°. Preferably, the predetermined angle in the open state is 60 to 120°. Within this range, the interface can be used without hindrance and without causing structural interference, for example, 90°.

[0048] This application provides two embodiments of maintaining a fixed state, which will be described in detail below.

[0049] In one embodiment, one of the fixed sealing plug 100 and the movable sealing plug 200 is provided with a recessed mounting groove 120 , and the other is provided with a protruding connecting block 210 , and the mounting groove 120 and the connecting block 210 are interference fit.

[0050] Specifically, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the fixed sealing plug 100 is provided with a mounting groove 120, and the movable sealing plug 200 is provided with a connecting block 210. The end of the connecting block 210 abuts the bottom of the mounting groove 120, and the two sides of the connecting block 210 abut the inner side of the mounting groove 120. Both the first movable plug 201 and the second movable plug 202 are provided with a connecting block 210. The width of the connecting block 210 is greater than the width of the mounting groove 120 to achieve an interference fit between the mounting groove 120 and the connecting block 210. The width direction is defined as the direction of the pivot axis 300, which is also the direction of the axis about which the movable sealing plug 200 rotates.

[0051] The pivot shaft 300 in the connecting block 210 passes through the connecting block 210 and has both ends extending out of the connecting block 210 . The extended ends of the pivot shaft 300 are connected to the mounting groove 120 to achieve the pivot connection between the fixed sealing plug 100 and the movable sealing plug 200 .

[0052] In one embodiment, the fixed sealing plug 100 and the movable sealing plug 200 are movably connected via a damping element. The damping element provides resistance to the rotational connection between the fixed sealing plug 100 and the movable sealing plug 200. Relative movement between the fixed sealing plug 100 and the movable sealing plug 200 occurs only when an external force exceeds a certain value. In the absence of external force, the movable sealing plug 200 remains fixed. Specifically, the damping element includes a damping shaft, a damping bearing, a damping hinge, etc.

[0053] Since the traditional sealing plug is made of plastic material, it is fixed to the body with an integrated plug handle, which is also made of plastic material. The plastic material has high elasticity, and the rebound and reset performance after opening the plug is too excellent, which will cause the user to release one hand and the plug will automatically return to the closed state due to the action of the elastic arm of the plug handle. This may cause inconvenience when operating with one hand, especially in outdoor operations or in products with large volume and heavy weight such as industrial mobile phones. It may be difficult for users to achieve one-handed operation, thus affecting the user experience. The above-mentioned design of maintaining a fixed state in the present application avoids the automatic return of the blocking component 1 to the closed state, so that the user does not need to operate with both hands, and can complete the opening, closing, adjusting the angle and other operations of the movable sealing plug 200 with one hand, which is easy to operate and provides a better user experience. Combined with the structural design of the movable sealing plug 200 and the fixed sealing plug 100, the sealing plug has a wide applicability to materials, and increases the possibility of using a higher strength material for the blocking component 1, thereby improving the applicable scenarios of the product.

[0054] In one embodiment, an operating portion 220 is provided on a side of the movable sealing plug 200 away from the fixed sealing plug 100 , and the operating portion 220 is used to be operated to move the movable sealing plug 200 relative to the fixed sealing plug 100 .

[0055] The operating portion 220 includes a protrusion 221 and a slot portion 222. The protrusion 221 is protruded from the edge of the movable sealing plug 200 and protrudes relative to the upper surface of the movable sealing plug 200. The slot portion 222 is arranged in the protrusion 221. The slot portion 222 is a groove-shaped structure formed after the protrusion 221 is raised, which makes it convenient for the user to hold the protrusion 221 with his fingers and go deep into the slot portion 222 to operate.

[0056] In other embodiments, the operating portion 220 may only include the protrusion 221 . In this case, the operating portion 220 is a structure protruding from the upper surface of the movable sealing plug 200 . The movable sealing plug 200 can also be operated by operating the protruding operating portion 220 .

[0057] In other embodiments, the operating portion 220 may not be provided, and the outer edge of the movable sealing plug 200 may be spaced apart from the interface edge, or a groove may be provided on the interface edge to facilitate the user's fingers to penetrate deeply for operation.

[0058] 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.

[0059] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for those of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent application of this application shall be based on the attached claims. The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for those of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent application of this application shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A blocking component for an electronic device interface, characterized in that: The blocking component comprises: A fixed sealing plug is provided on the housing of the electronic device; and A movable sealing plug is movably connected to the fixed sealing plug, and the movable sealing plug has a closed state and an open state. When the movable sealing plug is in the closed state, it is used to seal at least a portion of the interface of the shell. When the movable sealing plug is in the open state, the interface is exposed.

2. The blocking component for an electronic device interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed sealing plug includes at least two installation positions, and the movable sealing plug includes: a first movable plug movably connected to one of the at least two installation positions; and The second movable plug is movably connected to the other one of the at least two installation positions.

3. The blocking component for an electronic device interface according to claim 2, characterized in that: The installation positions are arranged on different sides of the fixed sealing plug, and the first movable plug and the second movable plug move in different directions when opened.

4. The blocking component for an electronic device interface according to claim 1, wherein: The blocking assembly includes a pivot shaft, and the movable blocking plug and the fixed blocking plug are pivotally connected via the pivot shaft.

5. The blocking component for an electronic device interface according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The movable sealing plug is capable of maintaining the open state.

6. The blocking component for an electronic device interface according to claim 5, characterized in that: The open state includes a fixed state in which the movable sealing plug and the fixed sealing plug form a preset angle, and the movable sealing plug can maintain the fixed state.

7. The blocking component for an electronic device interface according to claim 6, characterized in that: One of the fixed sealing plug and the movable sealing plug is provided with a recessed mounting groove, and the other is provided with a protruding connecting block, and the mounting groove and the connecting block are interference-fitted.

8. The blocking component for an electronic device interface according to claim 1, wherein: The fixed sealing plug is connected to the housing of the electronic device by a through-going fastener.

9. The blocking component for an electronic device interface according to claim 1, wherein: An operating portion is provided on a side of the movable sealing plug away from the fixed sealing plug, and the operating portion is used to be operated to move the movable sealing plug relative to the fixed sealing plug.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: interface; as well as The blocking assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is provided at the interface.

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