Hidden USB telescopic structure

By introducing a locking return spring and a USB return spring into the USB telescopic structure, the problem of failure of the USB disk telescopic structure to snap into place when in the retracted state is solved, automatic locking and stable storage of the USB component are achieved, and the protection effect is improved.

CN223414341UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03SHANDONG PLATYPUS IND DESIGN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422881222.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-26
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-26

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Technical Problem

The existing retractable structure of a USB flash drive is prone to buckling failure in the retracted state, resulting in the USB interface being exposed and unable to be effectively protected.

Method used

A hidden USB telescopic structure is designed, which includes a shell, a top cover, a USB component and a locking component. Through the cooperation of the locking reset spring and the USB reset spring, the USB component can be automatically locked and stored to avoid failure of the locking structure.

Benefits of technology

The USB component can be stably stored and automatically locked, thus avoiding failure of the locking structure during use and improving the protection effect of the USB interface.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a hidden USB telescopic structure, which belongs to the technical field of storage equipment, and comprises a shell, an upper cover, a USB assembly and a locking assembly, the upper cover is assembled on the top of the shell, the USB assembly is inserted in an inner cavity of the shell in a sliding manner, the locking assembly is assembled on the shell in a sliding manner, the locking assembly is used for movably locking the USB assembly, and the USB assembly is inserted in the inner cavity of the shell in a sliding manner. According to the utility model, the USB assembly is slidably arranged in the shell, and the locking assembly is movably arranged on one side of the USB assembly, so that the USB assembly can be movably stored conveniently, meanwhile, movable locking can be stably carried out, and the locking structure is prevented from losing efficacy in the use process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of storage devices, and in particular relates to a hidden USB telescopic structure. Background Art

[0002] The retractable USB flash drive is a sophisticated mobile storage device that uses a built-in mechanical structure to protect the USB interface, preventing interface damage and cap loss. The USB interface can be extended and retracted by pushing and pulling a button, effectively avoiding the problem of easy loss of the protective cap of traditional USB flash drives. It is mostly made of lightweight ABS plastic or metal shell, which is splash-proof, impact-resistant and wear-resistant. The existing retractable structure of USB flash drives is usually manually pushed and pulled to open and close, so it is easy to fail to fasten in the retracted state, resulting in the USB interface being exposed. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a hidden USB telescopic structure to solve the problems in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A hidden USB telescopic structure includes a shell, an upper cover, a USB component and a locking component. The upper cover is assembled on the top of the shell, the USB component is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the shell, and the locking component is slidably assembled on the shell and is used to movably lock the USB component.

[0006] As a further solution of the present invention, the hidden USB telescopic structure also includes a locking reset spring and a USB reset spring. The locking reset spring is assembled in the shell, one end of the locking reset spring abuts against the inner cavity wall of the shell, and the other end of the locking reset spring is buckled on the locking assembly. One end of the USB reset spring abuts against the bottom of the upper cover, and the other end of the USB reset spring abuts against the USB assembly.

[0007] As a further solution of the present invention, the USB component includes a USB body, a center slot and a female card position. The USB body is slidably assembled in the inner cavity of the shell. The center slot is arranged in the USB body, and female card positions are also arranged on two opposite surfaces of the center slot.

[0008] As a further solution of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a locking rod, a limit key and a plug. The locking rod is slidingly assembled in the central groove. A plug is provided at the end of the locking rod. The plug passes through the limit key and is assembled with the locking reset spring. A limit key is also provided on the locking rod. The limit key is movably abutted against the USB body to limit the sliding trajectory of the locking rod.

[0009] As a further solution of the present invention, the locking assembly also includes a male latch position, which is arranged between the limit key and the plug, and an empty slot is left between the limit key and the male latch position, and the width of the empty slot is greater than the width of the female latch position.

[0010] In summary, the embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0011] The utility model has a USB component slidably arranged inside the shell, and a locking component movably arranged on one side of the USB component, which not only facilitates the movable storage of the USB component, but also can stably perform the movable locking to avoid failure of the locking structure during use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a hidden USB telescopic structure provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 The figure is a structural diagram of a USB component in a hidden USB telescopic structure provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a locking assembly in a hidden USB telescopic structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of a hidden USB telescopic structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the AA section of the hidden USB telescopic structure provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of a hidden USB telescopic structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the BB section in a hidden USB telescopic structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure markings: 1-shell, 2-upper cover, 3-USB assembly, 301-USB body, 302-center slot, 303-female card position, 4-locking assembly, 401-locking rod, 402-limit key, 403-plug, 404-male card position, 5-locking return spring, 6-USB return spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a hidden USB telescopic structure in an embodiment of the present invention includes a shell 1, an upper cover 2, a USB component 3 and a locking component 4. The shell 1 is equipped with an upper cover 2 on the top, the USB component 3 is slidably inserted in the inner cavity of the shell 1, and the locking component 4 is slidably assembled on the shell 1, and the locking component 4 is used to movably lock the USB component 3.

[0022] In actual application of this embodiment, a USB component 3 is directionally slidably inserted in the shell 1, and a locking component 4 is also slidably inserted on one side of the shell 1. The locking component 4 has a relative locking position and an unlocking position when sliding at two extreme points. When the locking component 4 is in the locking position, the sliding of the USB component 3 in the shell 1 is restricted, so that the USB component 3 can switch between the extended state and the retracted state. Therefore, when the USB component 3 is in the extended or retracted state, the relative position of the USB component 3 in the shell 1 remains fixed, so that the USB component 3 can be quickly switched between the use and storage states.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the hidden USB telescopic structure also includes a locking reset spring 5 and a USB reset spring 6. The locking reset spring 5 is assembled in the shell 1, and one end of the locking reset spring 5 abuts against the inner cavity wall of the shell 1, and the other end of the locking reset spring 5 is buckled on the locking component 4. One end of the USB reset spring 6 abuts against the bottom of the upper cover 2, and the other end of the USB reset spring 6 abuts against the USB component 3.

[0024] In actual application of this embodiment, one end of the locking return spring 5 is in contact with the inner cavity wall of the shell 1, and the other end is buckled on the locking component 4, so that the locking component 4 is always subjected to the elastic force of one side of the locking return spring 5 under the condition of no external interference, so that the locking component 4 is always pressed against the inner wall side of the shell 1 under the action of the elastic force. When the user presses the locking component 4 from the outside of the shell 1, the locking component 4 can overcome the elastic force and slide, thereby switching the locking component 4 between the locked position and the unlocked position. When the locking component 4 is elastically pressed against the inner wall side of the shell 1 by default, the locking component 4 is in the locked position at this time, and the USB return spring 6 controls the elastic sliding of the USB component 3 to switch the USB component 3 between the extended state and the retracted state.

[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the USB component 3 includes a USB body 301, a center slot 302 and a female latch 303, the USB body 301 is slidably assembled in the inner cavity of the shell 1, the center slot 302 is arranged in the USB body 301, and the female latch 303 is also arranged on the two opposite surfaces of the center slot 302, the locking component 4 includes a locking rod 401, a limit key 402 and a plug 403, the locking rod 401 is limitedly slidably assembled in the center slot 302, and a plug 403 is provided at the end of the locking rod 401, the plug 403 passes through the limit key 402 and is assembled with the locking reset spring 5, and a limit key 402 is also provided on the locking rod 401, and the limit key 402 is movably abutted on the USB body 301 to limit the sliding trajectory of the locking rod 401.

[0026] In actual application of this embodiment, the USB body 301 is slidably assembled in the shell 1 and a central groove 302 is also provided in the middle of the USB body 301. Female latches 303 are also provided on two opposite surfaces of the central groove 302. The plug 403 at one end of the locking rod 401 passes through the central groove 302 and is assembled on the locking return spring 5, and the rod body of the locking rod 401 is always slidably assembled in the central groove 302. When the USB body 301 slides elastically inside the shell 1, the rod body of the locking rod 401 can limit the sliding trajectory of the USB body 301. When the locking rod 401 switches from the locked position to the unlocked position, the limit key 402 on one side of the locking rod 401 movably abuts against the USB body 301, thereby releasing the locking state between the USB body 301 and the locking rod 401.

[0027] like Figure 3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the locking assembly 4 also includes a male latch position 404, and the male latch position 404 is arranged between the limit key 402 and the plug 403, and an empty slot is left between the limit key 402 and the male latch position 404, and the width of the empty slot is greater than the width of the female latch position 303.

[0028] When the locking lever 401 is pressed, the male latch 404 is moved toward the side away from the female latch 303, so that the empty slot between the limit key 402 and the male latch 404 is aligned with the female latch 303, thereby causing the female latch 303 to slide into the empty slot. At this time, the USB body 301 can slide outward from the shell 1 under the elastic force of the USB reset spring 6, or be retracted back into the shell 1 by external pressure.

[0029] The above embodiment of the present invention provides a hidden USB telescopic structure, in which a USB component 3 is slidably arranged inside the shell 1, and a locking component 4 is movably arranged on one side of the USB component 3. This not only facilitates the movable storage of the USB component 3, but also allows for stable movable locking, thereby avoiding failure of the locking structure during use.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "one side", "inside", etc. 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 present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the telescopic structure or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. In addition, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "set", "install", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hidden USB telescopic structure, characterized in that: The hidden USB telescopic structure includes a shell, an upper cover, a USB component and a locking component. The upper cover is installed on the top of the shell, the USB component is slidably inserted in the inner cavity of the shell, and the locking component is slidably assembled on the shell, and the locking component is used to movably lock the USB component.

2. The hidden USB telescopic structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hidden USB telescopic structure also includes a locking reset spring and a USB reset spring. The locking reset spring is assembled in the shell, one end of the locking reset spring abuts against the inner cavity wall of the shell, and the other end of the locking reset spring is buckled on the locking assembly. One end of the USB reset spring abuts against the bottom of the upper cover, and the other end of the USB reset spring abuts against the USB assembly.

3. The hidden USB telescopic structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The USB assembly includes a USB body, a center slot and a female latch. The USB body is slidably assembled in the inner cavity of the shell. The center slot is arranged in the USB body. Female latches are also arranged on two opposite surfaces of the center slot.

4. The hidden USB telescopic structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a locking rod, a limit key and a plug. The locking rod is slidingly assembled in the central groove. A plug is provided at the end of the locking rod. The plug passes through the limit key and is assembled with the locking return spring. A limit key is also provided on the locking rod. The limit key is movably abutted against the USB body to limit the sliding trajectory of the locking rod.

5. The hidden USB telescopic structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking assembly further includes a male latch, which is arranged between the limit key and the plug, and an empty slot is left between the limit key and the male latch, and the width of the empty slot is greater than the width of the female latch.