Foldable Type-C connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable Type-C connector, which comprises a fixed box, a connecting line and a Type-C connector body, the front side of the top of the fixed box is provided with a protection box, the top of the fixed box is provided with a folding protection mechanism, the left side of the fixed box is fixedly connected with a USB conversion interface, and the right side of the fixed box is fixedly connected with the connecting line. The side, close to the fixing box, of the connecting line penetrates through the fixing box and is electrically connected with the interior of the USB conversion interface. The folding protection mechanism comprises a limiting block, a folding storage groove, a top column, a through hole and an elastic limiting rubber strip, and the folding storage groove is formed in the limiting block, so that the problems that most existing Type-C connectors do not have folding structures, the Type-C connectors are inconvenient to protect, and when the Type-C connectors are placed in a storage bag to be carried, the Type-C connectors are not convenient to carry are solved. The problem that the Type-C connector cannot be used normally due to the fact that small sundries in the storage bag are prone to being poked into the Type-C connector and squeezing deformation is caused to protruding small metal contact strips in the Type-C connector is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of Type-C connectors, and in particular to a foldable Type-C connector. Background Art

[0002] The Type-C connector is a new type of universal serial bus (USB) conversion interface standard connector that supports higher data transfer rates. For example, the Type-C connector under the USB3.1Gen2 standard can achieve data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, enabling the rapid transfer of large amounts of files, videos, audio, and other data.

[0003] After searching and observing the appearance and usage methods of existing Type-C connectors, the applicant found the following problems: most of the existing Type-C connectors do not have a folding structure, which makes it inconvenient to protect the Type-C connector. When the Type-C connector is placed in a storage bag for carrying, small debris inside the storage bag can easily poke into the Type-C connector, causing squeezing and deformation of the protruding small metal contact strips inside the Type-C connector, resulting in the Type-C connector being unable to be used normally. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a foldable Type-C connector, which aims to solve the problem that most existing Type-C connectors do not have a folding structure, making it inconvenient to protect the Type-C connector. When the Type-C connector is placed in a storage bag for carrying, small debris inside the storage bag can easily poke into the Type-C connector, causing squeezing and deformation of the protruding small metal contact strips inside the Type-C connector, resulting in the Type-C connector being unable to be used normally.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a foldable Type-C connector comprising a fixing box, a connecting cable, and a Type-C connector body. A protective box is provided on the front side of the top of the fixing box, and a folding protective mechanism is provided on the top of the fixing box. A USB converter interface is fixedly connected to the left side of the fixing box. The connecting cable passes through the fixing box on the side closest to the fixing box and is electrically connected to the inside of the USB converter interface.

[0006] The folding protection mechanism includes a limit block, a folding storage groove, a top column, a through hole and an elastic limit strip. The folding storage groove is opened inside the limit block, the through hole is opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the folding storage groove, the top column is movably connected inside the through hole, the surface of the elastic limit strip contacts the inner wall of the folding storage groove, and the surface of the elastic limit strip contacts the inner wall of the Type-C connector body.

[0007] Preferably, a groove is provided at the bottom of the limit block, the through hole is connected to the groove, a fixed block is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the groove, a sliding rod is provided on the front side of the fixed block, the rear side of the sliding rod passes through the fixed block and extends to the rear side of the fixed block, and the surface of the sliding rod is movably connected to the interior of the fixed block.

[0008] Preferably, a spring is provided on the movable sleeve on the surface of the slide bar, and the rear side of the spring contacts the front side of the fixed block.

[0009] Preferably, a triangular top block is fixedly connected to the rear side of the sliding rod, the triangular top block is located inside the groove, the inclined surface of the triangular top block is in movably contact with the bottom of the top column, and the bottom of the triangular top block is in movably contact with the top of the fixed box.

[0010] Preferably, a stop block is fixedly connected to the front side of the triangular top block.

[0011] Preferably, both sides of the protection box are fixedly connected with anti-slip strips, and the number of the anti-slip strips is several and evenly distributed on both sides of the protection box.

[0012] Preferably, elastic blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the groove, a clamping block is fixedly connected to the surface of the elastic block, and clamping grooves are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the protective box, and the clamping blocks are movably clamped inside the clamping grooves.

[0013] Preferably, a soft pad is fixedly connected to the top of the top column, and the top of the soft pad is in contact with the bottom of the Type-C connector body.

[0014] In the technical solution of the present invention, when it is necessary to fold the Type-C connector to the human body, the Type-C connector body is moved to the inside of the folding storage groove, so that the surface of the Type-C connector body contacts the inner wall of the folding storage groove, and the Type-C connector body is continued to be pressed downward, so that the Type-C connector body and the elastic elastic limiting rubber strip are squeezed, so that the Type-C connector body passes over the elastic limiting rubber strip, so that the bottom of the elastic limiting rubber strip contacts the bottom of the inner wall of the Type-C connector body, so that the Type-C connector body can be folded inside the folding storage groove for protection, which can avoid the fact that most existing Type-C connectors do not have a folding structure, which is inconvenient to protect the Type-C connector. When the Type-C connector is placed in a storage bag for carrying, small debris inside the storage bag can easily poke into the Type-C connector, causing damage to the Type-C The small metal contact strip raised inside the connector causes extrusion and deformation, resulting in the Type-C connector being unable to be used normally. When the Type-C connector body needs to be taken out for use, hold the anti-slip strip and pull the protective box forward. At this time, the card slot and the card block are squeezed, causing the elastic block to deform, so that the card block can be moved out of the card slot, and the protective box can be disassembled. Then press the slide bar backward. At this time, the spring is compressed and the triangular top block moves backward. At this time, the inclined surface of the triangular top block pushes the top column upward. At this time, the soft pad on the top of the top column can squeeze the Type-C connector body upward, so that the Type-C connector body passes over the elastic limit strip, and the Type-C connector body can be pushed upward out of the folding storage slot for use. After releasing the slide bar, the spring rebounds, which can push the slide bar and the triangular top block to reset. The slide bar is protected by the protective box, which can prevent the Type-C connector body from being moved out of the folding storage slot due to accidental pressing of the slide bar. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the limit block in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the Type-C connector body in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the limit block and the top column in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional connection between the sliding rod and the fixed block in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional connection between the protective box and the anti-slip strip in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 For the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0023] Explanation of the accompanying figures: 1. Fixed box; 2. Protective box; 3. Folding protective mechanism; 301. Limit block; 302. Folding storage slot; 303. Top column; 304. Through hole; 305. Elastic limiting rubber strip; 4. Connecting line; 5. Type-C connector body; 6. USB conversion interface; 7. Groove; 8. Fixed block; 9. Triangular top block; 10. Stop block; 11. Spring; 12. Slide rod; 13. Anti-slip strip; 14. Card slot; 15. Elastic block; 16. Card block; 17. Cushion.

[0024] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention 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.

[0026] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0027] In addition, the terms "first," "second," and so on, used in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0028] Moreover, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present invention may 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 mutually 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.

[0029] The utility model provides a foldable Type-C connector, which aims to solve the problem that most existing Type-C connectors do not have a folding structure, making it inconvenient to protect the Type-C connector. When the Type-C connector is placed in a storage bag for carrying, small debris inside the storage bag can easily poke into the Type-C connector, causing the protruding small metal contact strips inside the Type-C connector to be squeezed and deformed, resulting in the Type-C connector being unable to be used normally.

[0030] like Figure 1-7 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a foldable Type-C connector, including a fixing box 1, a connecting cable 4, and a Type-C connector body 5. A protective box 2 is provided on the front side of the top of the fixing box 1, and a folding protective mechanism 3 is provided on the top of the fixing box 1. A USB conversion interface 6 is fixedly connected to the left side of the fixing box 1. The connecting cable 4 passes through the fixing box 1 on the side close to the fixing box 1 and is electrically connected to the inside of the USB conversion interface 6.

[0031] The folding protection mechanism 3 includes a limit block 301, a folding storage groove 302, a top column 303, a through hole 304 and an elastic limit strip 305. The folding storage groove 302 is opened inside the limit block 301, the through hole 304 is opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the folding storage groove 302, the top column 303 is movably connected to the inside of the through hole 304, the surface of the elastic limit strip 305 contacts the inner wall of the folding storage groove 302, and the surface of the elastic limit strip 305 contacts the inner wall of the Type-C connector body 5.

[0032] In the technical solution of the present invention, when it is necessary to fold the Type-C connector body 5 to the inside of the folding storage groove 302, the surface of the Type-C connector body 5 contacts the inner wall of the folding storage groove 302, and the Type-C connector body 5 is continued to be pressed downward, so that the Type-C connector body 5 and the elastic elastic limiting rubber strip 305 are squeezed, so that the Type-C connector body 5 passes over the elastic limiting rubber strip 305, so that the bottom of the elastic limiting rubber strip 305 contacts the bottom of the inner wall of the Type-C connector body 5, so that the Type-C connector body 5 can be folded inside the folding storage groove 302 for protection, thereby avoiding the fact that most existing Type-C connectors do not have a folding structure, which is inconvenient to protect the Type-C connector. When the Type-C connector is placed in a storage bag for carrying, small debris inside the storage bag can easily poke into the Type-C connector, causing the small metal contact strips protruding inside the Type-C connector to be damaged. The problem of extrusion deformation causing the Type-C connector to be unable to be used normally is caused. When the Type-C connector body 5 needs to be taken out for use, the anti-slip strip 13 is held and the protective box 2 is pulled forward. At this time, the card slot 14 and the card block 16 are squeezed, causing the elastic block 15 to deform, so that the card block 16 can be moved out of the card slot 14, and the protective box 2 can be disassembled. Then the slide bar 12 is pressed backward. At this time, the spring 11 is compressed and the triangular top block 9 moves backward. At this time, the inclined surface of the triangular top block 9 pushes the top column 303 upward. The soft pad 17 on the top of the top column 303 can squeeze the Type-C connector body 5 upward, so that the Type-C connector body 5 passes over the elastic limiting strip 305, and the Type-C connector body 5 can be pushed upward out of the folding storage slot 302 for use. After releasing the slide rod 12, the spring 11 rebounds, which can push the slide rod 12 and the triangular top block 9 to reset. The slide rod 12 is protected by the protective box 2 to avoid accidentally pressing the slide rod 12 and causing the Type-C connector body 5 to move out of the folding storage slot 302.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The bottom of the limit block 301 is provided with a groove 7, and the through hole 304 is connected to the groove 7. The top of the inner wall of the groove 7 is fixedly connected to the fixed block 8. The front side of the fixed block 8 is provided with a slide bar 12. The rear side of the slide bar 12 passes through the fixed block 8 and extends to the rear side of the fixed block 8. The surface of the slide bar 12 is movably connected to the interior of the fixed block 8. In this embodiment, by sliding the slide bar 12 inside the fixed block 8, the slide bar 12 can be easily moved, thereby moving the triangular top block 9, achieving the effect of facilitating the movement of the triangular top block 9.

[0034] For further information, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The surface of the slide bar 12 is movably sleeved with a spring 11, and the rear side of the spring 11 contacts the front side of the fixed block 8. In this embodiment, the spring 11 is sleeved on the surface of the slide bar 12. When the slide bar 12 is pressed backward, the spring 11 is compressed. When the slide bar 12 is released, the spring 11 rebounds and pushes the slide bar 12 and the triangular top block 9 to reset, thereby achieving the effect of facilitating the reset of the slide bar 12 and the triangular top block 9.

[0035] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The rear side of the slide bar 12 is fixedly connected to a triangular top block 9, which is located inside the groove 7. The inclined surface of the triangular top block 9 is in active contact with the bottom of the top post 303, and the bottom of the triangular top block 9 is in active contact with the top of the fixed box 1. In this embodiment, the inclined surface of the triangular top block 9 is in active contact with the bottom of the top post 303. When the triangular top block 9 moves backward, the inclined surface of the triangular top block 9 can push the top post 303 upward, thereby achieving the effect of facilitating the upward push of the top post 303.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The front side of the triangular top block 9 is fixedly connected to a stopper 10. In this embodiment, when the top column 303 moves to contact the rear side of the stopper 10, the stopper 10 can block the top column 303, preventing the top column 303 from passing over the triangular top block 9, causing the bottom of the top column 303 to lose contact with the inclined surface of the triangular top block 9, thereby achieving the effect of preventing the bottom of the top column 303 from losing contact with the inclined surface of the triangular top block 9.

[0037] Also, please refer to Figure 6 , both sides of the protective box 2 are fixedly connected with anti-slip strips 13, and the number of anti-slip strips 13 is several and evenly distributed on both sides of the protective box 2. In this embodiment, the protective box 2 can be easily pulled forward by holding the anti-slip strips 13, achieving the effect of conveniently pulling the protective box 2.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7Elastic blocks 15 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the groove 7, and a clamping block 16 is fixedly connected to the surface of the elastic block 15. Clamping slots 14 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the protective box 2, and the clamping block 16 is movably clamped inside the clamping slots 14. In this embodiment, when the protective box 2 is pulled forward, the clamping slots 14 and the clamping block 16 are squeezed, causing the elastic block 15 to deform, so that the clamping block 16 can be moved out of the clamping slot 14, and the protective box 2 can be disassembled. When the protective box 2 is pushed backward until the clamping block 16 moves into the clamping slot 14, the protective box 2 can be connected to the limit block 301, thereby protecting the slide bar 12, achieving the effect of facilitating the removal of the protective box 2 and facilitating the connection of the protective box 2 to the limit block 301.

[0039] Also, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The top of the top post 303 is fixedly connected to a soft pad 17, and the top of the soft pad 17 contacts the bottom of the Type-C connector body 5. In this embodiment, the soft pad 17 on the top of the top post 303 contacts the bottom of the Type-C connector body 5, thereby preventing the top post 303 from scratching the Type-C connector body 5 when pushing the Type-C connector body 5.

[0040] It should be noted that the USB conversion interface 6 is an existing published mature technology, and the contacts inside the USB conversion interface 6 are embedded, so when debris pokes into the USB conversion interface 6, it will not cause damage to the contacts.

[0041] 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 based on the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable Type-C connector, characterized in that: The foldable Type-C connector comprises a fixing box (1), a connecting wire (4) and a Type-C connector body (5); a protective box (2) is provided on the front side of the top of the fixing box (1); a folding protective mechanism (3) is provided on the top of the fixing box (1); a USB conversion interface (6) is fixedly connected to the left side of the fixing box (1); a side of the connecting wire (4) close to the fixing box (1) passes through the fixing box (1) and is electrically connected to the inside of the USB conversion interface (6); The folding protection mechanism (3) comprises a limiting block (301), a folding receiving groove (302), a top column (303), a through hole (304) and an elastic limiting rubber strip (305); the folding receiving groove (302) is arranged inside the limiting block (301); the through hole (304) is arranged at the bottom of the inner wall of the folding receiving groove (302); the top column (303) is movably connected inside the through hole (304); the surface of the elastic limiting rubber strip (305) contacts the inner wall of the folding receiving groove (302); and the surface of the elastic limiting rubber strip (305) contacts the inner wall of the Type-C connector body (5).

2. The foldable Type-C connector according to claim 1, wherein: A groove (7) is provided at the bottom of the limit block (301), the through hole (304) is connected to the groove (7), the top of the inner wall of the groove (7) is fixedly connected to a fixed block (8), a sliding rod (12) is provided on the front side of the fixed block (8), the rear side of the sliding rod (12) passes through the fixed block (8) and extends to the rear side of the fixed block (8), and the surface of the sliding rod (12) is movably connected to the inside of the fixed block (8).

3. The foldable Type-C connector according to claim 2, wherein: The surface of the slide bar (12) is movably sleeved with a spring (11), and the rear side of the spring (11) contacts the front side of the fixed block (8).

4. The foldable Type-C connector according to claim 2, wherein: The rear side of the slide bar (12) is fixedly connected to a triangular top block (9), the triangular top block (9) is located inside the groove (7), the inclined surface of the triangular top block (9) is in movable contact with the bottom of the top column (303), and the bottom of the triangular top block (9) is in movable contact with the top of the fixed box (1).

5. The foldable Type-C connector according to claim 4, wherein: A stopper (10) is fixedly connected to the front side of the triangular top block (9).

6. The foldable Type-C connector according to claim 1, wherein: Both sides of the protection box (2) are fixedly connected with anti-slip strips (13), and the number of the anti-slip strips (13) is several and evenly distributed on both sides of the protection box (2).

7. The foldable Type-C connector according to claim 2, wherein: Elastic blocks (15) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the groove (7), and a clamping block (16) is fixedly connected to the surface of the elastic block (15). Clamping slots (14) are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the protective box (2), and the clamping block (16) is movably clamped inside the clamping slot (14).

8. The foldable Type-C connector according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the top column (303) is fixedly connected to a soft pad (17), and the top of the soft pad (17) is in contact with the bottom of the Type-C connector body (5).

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