Ultrathin magnetic multifunctional card reader

Abstract

The ultrathin magnetic multifunctional card reader comprises a circuit module, a shell arranged on the outer side of the circuit module, and a bottom cover structure and a top cover structure which are respectively arranged at two ends of the shell, the circuit module comprises a PCBA, a PD interface and an FPC flexible flat cable, the PD interface and the FPC flexible flat cable are arranged on the PCBA, one end, far away from the PCBA, of the FPC flexible flat cable is provided with a T-shaped USB-C interface, and the other end, far away from the PCBA, of the FPC flexible flat cable is provided with a T-shaped USB-C interface. The shell comprises an aluminum shell middle frame and a plurality of inner extending blocks arranged on the inner side of the aluminum shell middle frame, the heads of the screws are fixed to the inner extending blocks respectively, a plurality of protruding buckles are further arranged on the inner side of the aluminum shell middle frame, the bottom cover structure comprises a plastic bottom cover, an annular groove is formed in the end, close to the PCBA, of the plastic bottom cover, and the top cover structure comprises a plastic top cover. According to the ultrathin magnetic multifunctional card reader, the card reader can be integrally adsorbed on the back surface of a mobile phone, temporary use of space can be reduced, taking and placing of the mobile phone cannot be affected, and the overall size is reduced due to the design of the FPC flexible cable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a card reader, in particular to an ultra-thin magnetic multifunctional card reader. Background Art

[0002] There are many card readers on the market, and most of them lack magnetic closures and have exposed card slots. This lack of magnetic closure makes it inconvenient to carry around. There are two types of card readers: Those with cables but no magnetic closures require the card reader to be angled due to the extra cable, which is not only inconvenient for mobile phone users but can also easily damage the device port. Meanwhile, those without cables and adapters are bulky, severely impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an ultra-thin magnetic multi-functional card reader, which can be adsorbed on the back of the mobile phone as a whole, thereby reducing the temporary space usage, and will not affect the taking and placing of the mobile phone, and does not need to be used for fishing. In addition, the designed FPC soft cable reduces the overall volume, and the actual use experience and carrying experience are better.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an ultra-thin magnetic multi-functional card reader, comprising a circuit module, a housing arranged outside the circuit module, and a bottom cover structure and a top cover structure respectively arranged at both ends of the housing; the circuit module comprises a PCBA, a PD interface and an FPC flexible cable arranged on the PCBA; a T-shaped USB-C interface is provided at one end of the FPC flexible cable away from the PCBA, and a plurality of screws passing through both sides of the PCBA are also provided on the PCBA; the housing comprises an aluminum shell middle frame and a plurality of inner extension blocks arranged inside the aluminum shell middle frame; the heads of the plurality of screws are respectively fixed to the plurality of inner extension blocks; On the extension block, multiple protruding buckles are also provided on the inner side of the aluminum shell middle frame. The bottom cover structure includes a plastic bottom cover, and an annular groove is provided at the end of the plastic bottom cover close to the PCBA. The top cover structure includes a plastic top cover, and an installation slot and two card slots are provided on the plastic top cover. The two card slots are used to install TF cards and SD cards respectively. Multiple studs are provided at the end of the plastic top cover close to the PCBA, and a protruding ring is also provided at the end of the plastic top cover where the multiple studs are located. The tails of multiple screws are respectively inserted into the multiple studs. An annular magnet is provided between the aluminum shell middle frame and the plastic bottom cover, and the annular magnet fits into the annular groove.

[0005] Preferably, a TF card slot and an SD card slot are also provided on the PCBA.

[0006] Preferably, a notch is provided on the PCBA, and a silicone pad is provided in the notch.

[0007] Preferably, a cylindrical magnet is housed in the protruding ring.

[0008] Preferably, a plastic protruding pad is provided on the plastic bottom cover.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of buckle positions are provided in the plastic bottom cover, and a plurality of protruding buckles are respectively fitted into the plurality of buckle positions.

[0010] Preferably, it further comprises an aluminum alloy and a removable cover plate, wherein the aluminum alloy is provided with an ear plate, and a plurality of screws pass through the ear plate.

[0011] Preferably, a protective cap is provided at one end of the detachable cover plate close to the circuit module, and the protruding ring fits into the protective cap.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0013] 1. The utility model is provided with a ring magnet, which can bind the card reader as a whole to the back of the mobile phone. When the card reader is adsorbed on the back of the mobile phone, it can reduce the temporary use of space and will not affect the taking and placing of the mobile phone. It does not need to be used for fishing. In addition, the designed FPC soft cable reduces the overall volume, making the actual use experience and carrying experience better.

[0014] 2. The USB-C interface on the FPC flexible cable is designed in a T-shape, so it can be plugged in at 90 degrees, which can well protect the interface and prevent the plug from breaking. A plastic protruding pad is reserved. When not in use, the USB-C interface on the FPC flexible cable can be passed through the plastic protruding pad and inserted into the PD interface to prevent the USB-C interface from being damaged due to leakage.

[0015] 3. In this utility model, the aluminum shell middle frame is made of aluminum alloy, which can achieve high-quality heat dissipation effect, avoiding the heat from not being able to be dissipated in time during long-term use or when transferring large files.

[0016] 4. The two card slots on the plastic top cover are used to install SD cards and TF cards respectively. There is a removable cover to protect the SD card and TF card inside the removable cover to avoid damage to the card and data loss during use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is one of the exploded views of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is the second exploded view of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the utility model in use.

[0021] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows: 1. Circuit module; 11. PCBA; 12. TF card slot; 13. SD card slot; 14. PD interface; 15. FPC flexible cable; 16. Notch; 17. Silicone pad; 18. Screw; 19. Indicator light; 2. Shell; 21. Aluminum shell middle frame; 22. Inner extension block; 23. Jack; 24. Protruding buckle; 25. Indicator light hole; 3. Bottom cover structure; 31. Plastic bottom cover; 32. Plastic protruding pad; 33. Buckle position; 34. Annular groove; 4. Top cover structure; 41. Plastic top cover; 42. Mounting slot; 43. Card socket; 44. Protruding ring; 45. Columnar magnet; 46. Stud; 5. Annular magnet; 6. Aluminum alloy; 61. Ear plate; 7. Removable cover; 71. Protective cap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] 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.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying 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 limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0024] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0025] See also Figures 1 to 4 The utility model provides an embodiment: an ultra-thin magnetic multi-functional card reader, comprising a circuit module 1, a shell 2 arranged on the outside of the circuit module 1, and a bottom cover structure 3 and a top cover structure 4 respectively arranged at both ends of the shell 2, the circuit module 1 comprising a PCBA 11, a PD interface 14 and an FPC flexible cable 15 arranged on the PCBA 11, a TF card slot 12 and an SD card slot 13 are also provided on the PCBA 11, the TF card slot 12 is used to install a TF card, the SD card slot 13 is used to install an SD card, a T-shaped USB-C interface is provided at one end of the FPC flexible cable 15 away from the PCBA 11, a notch 16 is further provided on the PCBA 11, a silicone pad 17 is provided in the notch 16, a plurality of screws 18 passing through both sides thereof are further provided on the PCBA 11, and an indicator light 19 is provided at one end of the PCBA 11 away from the TF card slot 12 and the SD card slot 13.

[0026] The housing 2 includes an aluminum shell middle frame 21 and a plurality of inner extension blocks 22 arranged on the inner side of the aluminum shell middle frame 21. The heads of the plurality of screws 18 are respectively fixed on the plurality of inner extension blocks 22. A plurality of protruding buckles 24 are also provided on the inner side of the aluminum shell middle frame 21. The aluminum shell middle frame 21 is also provided with a socket 23 and an indicator hole 25. The socket 23 is used to pass the USB-C interface, and the indicator hole 25 is used to expose the light of the indicator 19. The bottom cover structure 3 includes a plastic bottom cover 31. A plastic protruding pad 32 is provided on the plastic bottom cover 31, which makes it easy for people to insert the T-shaped USB-C interface on the FPC soft cable 15 into the PD interface 14 through the plastic protruding pad 32 during use. Multiple buckle positions 33 are provided in the plastic bottom cover 31, and multiple protruding buckles 24 are respectively fitted into the multiple buckle positions 33, so that the aluminum shell middle frame 21 and the plastic bottom cover 31 can be combined into one. An annular groove 34 is provided on the end of the plastic bottom cover 31 close to the PCBA 11.

[0027] The top cover structure 4 includes a plastic top cover 41, on which a mounting slot 42 and two card slots 43 are provided. The two card slots 43 are used to install a TF card and an SD card, respectively. A plurality of studs 46 are provided at one end of the plastic top cover 41 close to the PCBA11. A protruding ring 44 is also provided at the end of the plastic top cover 41 where the plurality of studs 46 are located. A cylindrical magnet 45 is accommodated in the protruding ring 44. The cylindrical magnet 45 is fitted with the silicone pad 17 and is accommodated by the protruding ring 44. The tails of the plurality of screws 18 are respectively inserted into the plurality of studs 46. An annular magnet 5 is provided between the aluminum shell middle frame 21 and the plastic bottom cover 31, and the annular magnet 5 fits into the annular groove 34.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The ultra-thin magnetic multi-functional card reader also includes an aluminum alloy 6 and a removable cover 7. An ear plate 61 is provided on the aluminum alloy 6. Multiple screws 18 all pass through the ear plate 61, and finally penetrate into multiple studs 46. A protective cap 71 is provided at one end of the removable cover 7 close to the circuit module 1. The protruding ring 44 fits into the protective cap 71, so that the protective cap 71 can accommodate the protruding ring 44 and the cylindrical magnet 45 in the protruding ring 44. When in use, the personnel only need to remove the protective cap 71 to expose the two card slots 43, so as to insert or remove the TF card and SD card.

[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. An ultra-thin magnetic multifunctional card reader, comprising a circuit module (1), a housing (2) disposed outside the circuit module (1), and a bottom cover structure (3) and a top cover structure (4) disposed at both ends of the housing (2), characterized in that: The circuit module (1) includes a PCBA (11), a PD interface (14) and an FPC flexible cable (15) arranged on the PCBA (11), a T-shaped USB-C interface is arranged at one end of the FPC flexible cable (15) away from the PCBA (11), and the PCBA (11) is also provided with a plurality of screws (18) passing through both sides thereof. The housing (2) includes an aluminum shell middle frame (21) and a plurality of inner extension blocks (22) arranged on the inner side of the aluminum shell middle frame (21), the heads of the plurality of screws (18) are respectively fixed on the plurality of inner extension blocks (22), and the inner side of the aluminum shell middle frame (21) is also provided with a plurality of protruding buckles (24). The bottom cover structure (3) includes a plastic bottom cover (31 ), the plastic bottom cover (31) is provided with an annular groove (34) at one end close to the PCBA (11), the top cover structure (4) includes a plastic top cover (41), the plastic top cover (41) is provided with a mounting groove (42) and two card slots (43), and the plastic top cover (41) is provided with a plurality of studs (46) at one end close to the PCBA (11), and the plastic top cover (41) is further provided with a protruding ring (44) at the end where the plurality of studs (46) are located, and the tails of the plurality of screws (18) are respectively inserted into the plurality of studs (46), and an annular magnet (5) is provided between the aluminum shell middle frame (21) and the plastic bottom cover (31), and the annular magnet (5) is fitted into the annular groove (34).

2. The ultra-thin magnetic multi-function card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PCBA (11) is also provided with a TF card slot (12) and an SD card slot (13).

3. The ultra-thin magnetic multi-function card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that: A notch (16) is further provided on the PCBA (11), and a silicone pad (17) is provided in the notch (16).

4. The ultra-thin magnetic multi-function card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protruding ring (44) contains a cylindrical magnet (45).

5. The ultra-thin magnetic multi-function card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plastic protruding pad (32) is provided on the plastic bottom cover (31).

6. The ultra-thin magnetic multi-function card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of buckle positions (33) are provided in the plastic bottom cover (31), and the plurality of protruding buckles (24) are respectively fitted into the plurality of buckle positions (33).

7. The ultra-thin magnetic multi-function card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an aluminum alloy (6) and a removable cover plate (7), wherein the aluminum alloy (6) is provided with an ear plate (61), and a plurality of screws (18) pass through the ear plate (61).

8. The ultra-thin magnetic multi-function card reader according to claim 7, characterized in that: A protective cap (71) is provided at one end of the detachable cover plate (7) close to the circuit module (1), and the protruding ring (44) fits and is inserted into the protective cap (71).

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