Telescopic data line

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a telescopic data line. The telescopic data line comprises a box body, a winding piece and a data line, the box body comprises a limiting groove formed outside the box body and an inner cavity formed inside the box body and provided with an opening, and the side, located on the limiting groove and deviating from the inner cavity, of the box body is provided with a first side wall body; the wire winding piece is arranged in the inner cavity; the data line comprises a line body and a plurality of connectors arranged at the two opposite ends of the line body in the extending direction respectively, the line body is wound around the line winding piece, all the connectors are located outside the box body, and the line body is connected with all the connectors through the opening; when the telescopic data line is in a storage state, the connector is detachably connected with the box body, and the end, away from the line body, of the connector is located in the limiting groove so that at least part of the structure of the connector can be shielded through the first side wall body. The telescopic data line provided by the embodiment of the utility model can effectively protect the joint.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic accessories, and in particular to a retractable data cable. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, there is a retractable data cable having a turntable and a data cable wound inside the turntable. However, when the retractable data cable is in the stored state, the connector of the data cable is generally directly exposed to the outside of the turntable. The connector is easily colliding with other objects, thereby causing damage to the connector and shortening the service life of the data cable. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of the present application hope to provide a retractable data cable that can effectively protect the connector.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned object, an embodiment of the present application provides a retractable data cable, comprising:

[0005] A box body, the box body comprising a limiting groove provided on the outside of the box body and an inner cavity provided on the inside of the box body and formed with an opening, the box body having a first sidewall located on a side of the limiting groove away from the inner cavity;

[0006] a wire winding member, the wire winding member being disposed in the inner cavity;

[0007] A data cable, comprising a cable body and a plurality of connectors respectively arranged at opposite ends of the cable body along an extension direction, the cable body being wound on the cable winding member, each of the connectors being located outside the box body, and the cable body being connected to each of the connectors through the opening; when the retractable data cable is in a stored state, the connector is detachably connected to the box body, and one end of the connector facing away from the cable body is located in the limiting groove, so that at least a portion of the structure of the connector is shielded by the first side wall.

[0008] In one embodiment, the connector is snap-fitted into the limiting groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the box body has a second side wall on a side of the limiting groove close to the inner cavity; and / or,

[0010] The box body has a bottom wall located on a side of the limiting groove away from the opening.

[0011] In one embodiment, the connector includes a head and a connecting portion located between the head and the wire body, the outer dimensions of the head are smaller than those of the connecting portion, and when the retractable data cable is in the retracted state, the head extends into the limiting groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the box body further includes a receiving groove located outside the box body, the receiving groove being connected to the opening and the limiting groove respectively, and when the retractable data cable is in the storage state, a portion of the connector is located in the receiving groove.

[0013] In one embodiment, the connector is snap-fitted into the receiving groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the limiting groove has a avoidance opening facing the opening, and the end of the connector facing away from the line body extends into the limiting groove through the avoidance opening, and the distance between the avoidance opening and the opening is greater than the length of the connector along the extension direction of the data line.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​the joint perpendicular to the extension direction is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening.

[0016] In one embodiment, the limiting grooves correspond to the joints one by one; and / or,

[0017] The box body has two openings, one end of the wire body along the extension direction is connected to the corresponding connector through one of the two openings, and the other end of the wire body along the extension direction is connected to the corresponding connector through the other of the two openings.

[0018] In one embodiment, the box body includes a first box cover and a second box cover, and the first box cover and the second box cover are jointly arranged to form the inner cavity and the limiting groove.

[0019] An embodiment of the present application provides a retractable data cable, which has a limit groove on the outside of a box body, and a first side wall is provided on the side of the limit groove facing away from the inner cavity. When the retractable data cable is in a stored state, the connector of the data cable is detachably connected to the box body, and the end of the connector facing away from the box body extends into the limit groove, and at least part of the structure of the connector is shielded by the first side wall, so that the first side wall can effectively protect the connector, thereby better preventing other objects from colliding with the connector and causing damage to the connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a retractable data cable provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the retractable data cable is shown;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of a retractable data cable is shown;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the shell is shown.

[0024] Description of reference numerals:

[0025] 10. Box body; 10a. Limiting groove; 10a1. Avoidance opening; 10b. Inner cavity; 10c. Accommodating groove; 10d. Opening; 11. First side wall; 12. Second side wall; 13. Bottom wall; 14. First box cover; 15. Second box cover; 20. Wire winding member; 30. Data cable; 31. Connector; 311. Head; 312. Connecting part; 32. Wire body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present application embodiment provides a retractable data cable. Figures 1 to 4 The retractable data cable includes a box body 10, a winding member 20 and a data cable 30.

[0027] The box body 10 includes a limiting groove 10a provided outside the box body 10 and an inner cavity 10b provided inside the box body 10 and formed with an opening 10d. The box body 10 has a first side wall 11 on a side of the limiting groove 10a away from the inner cavity 10b.

[0028] The wire winding member 20 is disposed in the inner cavity 10b.

[0029] The data cable 30 includes a cable body 32 and a plurality of connectors 31 disposed at opposite ends of the cable body 32 along its extension direction. The cable body 32 is wound around the cable winding member 20, and each connector 31 is located outside the case 10. The cable body 32 is connected to each connector 31 through the opening 10d. When the retractable data cable is in the stored state, the connectors 31 are detachably connected to the case 10. The end of the connector 31 facing away from the cable body 32 is located within the retaining groove 10a, so that the first side wall 11 at least partially conceals the connector 31.

[0030] The wire body 32 refers to a main body portion for transmitting power and / or data signals.

[0031] The connector 31 is a portion where the data cable 30 is connected to the electronic device.

[0032] The type of the connector 31 is not limited. For example, the type of the connector 31 includes but is not limited to Type-C, Micro-USB, Lightning, Type-A, etc.

[0033] One or more connectors 31 may be provided at either end of the wire 32 along the extending direction. For example, see Figure 2 A connector 31 may be provided at each of the two opposite ends of the line body 32 along the extension direction. That is, the data line 30 may have at least two connectors 31 .

[0034] In another embodiment, at least one end of the cable 32 may be provided with more than one connector 31, so that the retractable data cable can be used with multiple electronic devices simultaneously. In addition, to adapt the connector 31 to different interfaces, the connectors 31 provided at the same end of the cable 32 may be of different types.

[0035] The inner cavity 10b is used to accommodate the wire body 32 and the wire winding member 20 to protect the wire body 32. It can be understood that a portion of the structure of the wire body 32 is located in the inner cavity 10b, and another portion of the wire body 32 extends out of the inner cavity 10b from the opening 10d.

[0036] The limiting groove 10 a is used to accommodate the connector 31 to protect the connector 31 .

[0037] For example, see Figure 2 The data cable 30 has two connectors 31, serving as the input and output ends of the data cable 30, located at opposite ends of the cable body 32. Correspondingly, the housing 10 includes two retaining grooves 10a, each corresponding to the connectors 31. In other words, the retaining grooves 10a correspond one-to-one with the connectors 31. When the retractable data cable is in the retractable state, the ends of the two connectors 31 facing away from the cable body 32 extend into the corresponding retaining grooves 10a.

[0038] In another embodiment, the box body 10 may also have only one limiting groove 10 a, and the limiting groove 10 a is used to accommodate all the connectors 31 .

[0039] Please continue reading Figure 2 The box body 10 may have two openings 10d, the inner cavity 10b is connected to the outside of the box body 10 through the two openings 10d, one end of the wire body 32 along the extension direction is connected to the corresponding joint 31 through one of the two openings 10d, and the other end of the wire body 32 along the extension direction is connected to the corresponding joint 31 through the other of the two openings 10d.

[0040] That is, two opposite ends of the wire body 32 along the extension direction extend out through different openings 10 d and are connected to the corresponding connectors 31 .

[0041] The opposite ends of the wire body 32 can be pulled out from the corresponding openings 10d, thereby improving the user experience.

[0042] In another embodiment, the box body 10 may have only one opening 10 d , and opposite ends of the wire body 32 extend from the same opening 10 d .

[0043] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first side wall 11 is actually also the groove wall of the limiting groove 10a.

[0044] “Obstructing” means that when the connector 31 is located in the limiting groove 10 a , at least a portion of the structure of the connector 31 is located on a side of the first side wall 11 close to the inner cavity 10 b .

[0045] See also Figure 2 The cable winding member 20 is used to wind and store the cable 32. When the retractable data cable is needed, the cable 32 wound on the winding member is pulled out of the inner cavity 10b to increase the length of the cable 32 extending out of the opening. When the retractable data cable is no longer needed, the cable winding member 20 can retract the cable 32, thereby reducing the length of the cable 32 extending out of the opening.

[0046] In order to facilitate the wire body 32 to retract into the inner cavity 10b and be rewound on the winding member 20, the winding member 20 can be provided with an elastic structure to provide a resetting force for the winding member 20. The type of the elastic structure is not limited, and can be a spring or other elastic element.

[0047] For example, see Figure 3 To prevent the connector 31 from retracting into the inner cavity 10b when the line is reeled in, the area of ​​the cross section of the connector 31 perpendicular to the extension direction can be larger than the cross section area of ​​the opening 10d, so that the connector 31 can be stuck at the opening 10d, making it easier for the user to take the connector 31.

[0048] The retractable data cable of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a limiting groove 10a on the outside of the box body 10, and a first side wall 11 is provided on the side of the limiting groove 10a facing away from the inner cavity 10b. When the retractable data cable is in the storage state, the connector 31 of the data cable 30 is detachably connected to the box body 10, and the end of the connector 31 facing away from the line body 32 extends into the limiting groove 10a, and at least part of the structure of the connector 31 is shielded by the first side wall 11, so that the first side wall 11 can effectively protect the connector 31, thereby better preventing other objects from colliding with the connector 31 and causing damage to the connector 31.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The connector 31 may include a head 311 and a connecting portion 312 located between the head 311 and the line body 32. The outer dimensions of the head 311 are smaller than those of the connecting portion 312. When the retractable data cable is in the retracted state, the head 311 extends into the limiting groove 10a.

[0050] The head 311 refers to the portion of the connector 31 that directly contacts the interface of the electronic device.

[0051] The connecting portion 312 refers to the transition area between the head 311 and the wire body 32 , which can reduce the influence of external tension on the connection point between the internal wire and the head 311 .

[0052] The outer dimensions of the head 311 are smaller than those of the connecting portion 312 , which helps the connecting portion 312 better resist external tension and prevents the data cable 30 from being damaged during frequent plugging and unplugging, while reducing the risk of direct damage to the internal wires and the connection point between the head 311 .

[0053] When the retractable data cable is in the retracted state, the head portion 311 is extended into the limiting groove 10 a to protect the head portion 311 and reduce the risk of the head portion 311 being damaged by other objects.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The box body 10 may have a second side wall 12 on the side of the limiting groove 10a close to the inner cavity 10b. The second side wall 12 is actually also the groove wall of the limiting groove 10a.

[0055] That is to say, the limiting groove 10a is located between the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12, and the limiting groove 10a is formed by at least the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12, and the second side wall 12 can separate the limiting groove 10a and the inner cavity 10b.

[0056] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The box body 10 may have a bottom wall 13 on the side of the limiting groove 10a facing away from the opening 10d, and the bottom wall 13 is actually also the groove wall of the limiting groove 10a. In other words, the limiting groove 10a is formed by at least the first side wall 11 and the bottom wall 13.

[0057] The bottom wall 13 can limit the length of the connector 31 extending into the limiting groove 10 a and at the same time provide a certain degree of protection for the connector 31 .

[0058] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The connector 31 and the limiting groove 10a can be snap-fitted. In other words, the connector 31 is snapped into the limiting groove 10a to achieve a detachable connection with the box body 10.

[0059] It can be understood that the snap fit means that when the connector 31 is snapped into the limiting groove 10a, the connector 31 abuts against the groove wall of the limiting groove 10a, and causes the groove wall of the limiting groove 10a to produce elastic deformation, so that the connector 31 and the limiting groove 10a have an interference fit.

[0060] Preferably, the portion where the connector 31 and the limiting groove 10a are snap-fitted is a metal structure, while the portion where the limiting groove 10a and the connector 31 are in contact is a plastic material. The snap-fitting of the two can reduce the risk of fatigue loosening.

[0061] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4The box body 10 may further include a receiving groove 10c located outside the box body 10, and the receiving groove 10c is respectively connected to the inner cavity 10b and the limiting groove 10a. When the retractable data cable is in the storage state, a portion of the connector 31 is located in the receiving groove 10c.

[0062] The receiving groove 10c is connected to the inner cavity 10b and the retaining groove 10a, respectively. That is, the receiving groove 10c is located between the inner cavity 10b and the retaining groove 10a. When the end of the connector 31 facing away from the body 32 is located within the retaining groove 10a, the remaining portion of the connector 31 is located within the receiving groove 10c. Therefore, by providing a structure in which the receiving groove 10c accommodates the connector 31 outside the retaining groove 10a, the connector 31 can be further protected.

[0063] Exemplarily, the connector 31 and the receiving groove 10c can be snap-fitted. In other words, the connector 31 is snap-fitted with the receiving groove 10c to achieve a detachable connection with the box body 10.

[0064] It should be noted that for the box body 10 provided with a receiving groove 10c, when the connector 31 is snap-fitted with the limiting groove 10a, the connector 31 may be snap-fitted with the receiving groove 10c, or it may not be snap-fitted with the receiving groove 10c. Similarly, when the connector 31 is snap-fitted with the receiving groove 10c, the connector 31 may be snap-fitted with the limiting groove 10a, or it may not be snap-fitted with the limiting groove 10a.

[0065] In addition, the connector 31 can also be detachably connected to the box body 10 in other ways. For example, a first clamping portion can be provided on the box body 10, and a second clamping portion can be provided on the connector 31, and the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are clamped together.

[0066] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The limiting groove 10a may have an avoidance opening 10a1 facing the opening 10d, and one end of the connector 31 facing away from the line body 32 extends into the limiting groove 10a through the avoidance opening 10a1, and the distance H1 between the avoidance opening 10a1 and the opening 10d is greater than the length H2 of the connector 31 along the extension direction of the data line 30.

[0067] The avoidance opening 10a1 faces the opening 10d, which can facilitate the connector 31 to extend into the limiting groove 10a from the opening 10d.

[0068] The distance H1 between the clearance opening 10a1 and the opening 10d is greater than the length H2 of the connector 31 along the extension direction of the data cable 30. Sufficient space for assembly and disassembly is left between the clearance opening 10a1 and the opening 10d, and this space can fully accommodate the connector 31. When the connector 31 is needed, it can be slid toward the opening 10d to exit the retaining groove 10a, allowing it to be removed for use. To store the connector 31, it can be placed in the assembly and disassembly space and then slid toward the clearance opening 10a1, allowing the end of the connector 31 facing away from the cable body 32 to extend into the retaining groove 10a.

[0069] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The box body 10 may include a first box cover 14 and a second box cover 15 , and the first box cover 14 and the second box cover 15 are jointly arranged to form an inner cavity 10 b and a limiting groove 10 a.

[0070] That is to say, the box body 10 is a split structure.

[0071] The first box cover 14 and the second box cover 15 are jointly arranged to form an inner cavity 10b and a limiting groove 10a, so that the winding member 20 and part of the wire body 32 can be easily loaded into the inner cavity 10b.

[0072] In the description of this application, the descriptions with reference to the terms "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in other embodiments", "in yet other embodiments", or "exemplary" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this application, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine different embodiments or examples described in this application and features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are mutually inconsistent.

[0073] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A retractable data cable, characterized in that: include: A box body, the box body comprising a limiting groove provided on the outside of the box body and an inner cavity provided on the inside of the box body and formed with an opening, the box body having a first sidewall located on a side of the limiting groove away from the inner cavity; a wire winding member, the wire winding member being disposed in the inner cavity; A data cable, comprising a cable body and a plurality of connectors respectively arranged at opposite ends of the cable body along an extension direction, the cable body being wound on the cable winding member, each of the connectors being located outside the box body, and the cable body being connected to each of the connectors through the opening; when the retractable data cable is in a stored state, the connector is detachably connected to the box body, and one end of the connector facing away from the cable body is located in the limiting groove, so that at least a portion of the structure of the connector is shielded by the first side wall.

2. The retractable data cable according to claim 1, wherein: The connector is snap-fitted with the limiting groove.

3. The retractable data cable according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The box body has a second side wall on a side of the limiting groove close to the inner cavity; and / or, The box body has a bottom wall located on a side of the limiting groove away from the opening.

4. The retractable data cable according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The connector includes a head and a connecting portion located between the head and the cable body. The outer dimensions of the head are smaller than those of the connecting portion. When the retractable data cable is in the retracted state, the head extends into the limiting groove.

5. The retractable data cable according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The box body further includes a receiving groove located outside the box body, the receiving groove being communicated with the opening and the limiting groove respectively. When the retractable data cable is in the storage state, a portion of the connector is located in the receiving groove.

6. The retractable data cable according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connector is snap-fitted with the accommodating slot.

7. The retractable data cable according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The limiting groove has an escape opening facing the opening, and one end of the connector away from the line body extends into the limiting groove through the escape opening. The distance between the escape opening and the opening is greater than the length of the connector along the extension direction of the data line.

8. The retractable data cable according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: An area of ​​the joint along a cross section perpendicular to the extending direction is larger than a cross section area of ​​the opening.

9. The retractable data cable according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The limiting grooves correspond to the joints one by one; and / or, The box body has two openings, one end of the wire body along the extension direction is connected to the corresponding connector through one of the two openings, and the other end of the wire body along the extension direction is connected to the corresponding connector through the other of the two openings.

10. The retractable data cable according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The box body includes a first box cover and a second box cover, and the first box cover and the second box cover are jointly arranged to form the inner cavity and the limiting groove.

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