Quick plug-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector

The USB connector with a simple mechanical structure and sealed design solves the problem of dust and moisture intrusion, achieves fast plugging and unplugging and stable connection, and improves user experience and device life.

CN223436732UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-14SHENMING ELECTRONICS DONGGUAN
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422551442.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-10-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

现有USB接头在不使用时容易进入灰尘,且存在水溅入导致短路的风险,影响使用寿命和用户体验。

Method used

A quick-plug USB connector has been designed with a simple mechanical structure. It uses buttons and elastic steel sheets to achieve quick plugging and unplugging. It is equipped with a cover for sealing protection, a built-in suction cup to enhance connection stability, and a telescopic spring for automatic reset to prevent dust and water.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience of plugging and unplugging, prevents dust and moisture from entering, extends service life, and enhances connection stability and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors, in particular to a quick-plugging USB connector, which comprises a mounting seat, a USB connector is slidably connected in the mounting seat, a sliding groove A is formed in one side of the mounting seat, a button is slidably connected in the sliding groove A, an elastic steel sheet is fixedly connected to one side of the button, and the elastic steel sheet is fixedly connected to the other side of the mounting seat. One side, far away from the port, of the USB connector is fixedly connected with an elastic steel sheet, the surface of the elastic steel sheet is fixedly connected with a clamping block, the inner side wall of the mounting seat is provided with a front clamping groove and a rear clamping groove, and the bottom of the mounting seat is fixedly provided with rotating seats which are symmetrically arranged. The USB port is sealed and protected through the blocking cover, dust and water are effectively prevented, the service life is prolonged, the connection stability is enhanced through the built-in suction cup, and the user experience is integrally improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of USB connectors, in particular to a quick-plug USB connector. Background Art

[0002] The USB interface is a universal serial bus (USB), a serial bus standard for connecting computer systems to external devices, and a technical specification for input and output interfaces. Existing USB interfaces have four wires, which are electrically connected via gold fingers on the USB interface wiring board. These wires then contact the gold fingers of another matching USB interface, transmitting data or power to the device connected to the other USB interface.

[0003] The existing USB connector is open when not in use, so a lot of dust will enter the inside over time, making it difficult for users to clean it. It is more likely that water droplets will splash into the inside when the cup is knocked over, causing an internal short circuit and damaging the USB interface, causing trouble for the user.

[0004] In view of this, research and improvement are conducted on the existing problems, and a quick-plug USB connector is provided to solve the problem in the prior art that a lot of dust enters the inside of the USB connector, making the cleaning work of the user troublesome. The purpose is to achieve the purpose of solving the problem and improving the practical value through this technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the shortcomings of the existing technology and propose a quick-plug USB connector. The utility model realizes quick plugging and unplugging through a simple mechanical structure, does not require electric drive, is environmentally friendly and practical, and has a compact design for easy portability. At the same time, the USB port is sealed and protected by a cover, which is effectively dustproof and waterproof, extending the service life. The built-in suction cup enhances the connection stability and improves the overall user experience.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solution: a quick-plug USB connector, comprising a mounting base, a USB connector being slidably connected to the interior of the mounting base, a slide groove A being provided on one side of the mounting base, a button being slidably connected to the interior of the slide groove A, an elastic steel sheet being fixedly connected to one side of the button, a side of the USB connector away from the port being fixedly connected to the elastic steel sheet, a clamping block being fixedly connected to the surface of the elastic steel sheet, a front clamping slot and a rear clamping slot being provided on the inner side wall of the mounting base, a symmetrically arranged rotating base being fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting base, a blocking cover being rotatably connected between two groups of the rotating bases via a rotating shaft, a hinged base being fixedly connected to a bottom corner of one side of the blocking cover, a mounting groove being provided on the side wall of the mounting base, a connecting rope being provided inside the mounting groove, one end of the connecting rope being fixedly connected to the button, and the other end of the connecting rope being hinged to the hinged base, a slider being fixedly connected to one side of the USB connector, a connecting rod being fixedly connected to one side of the slider, and an end of the connecting rod away from the slider being fixedly connected to a suction cup.

[0007] Preferably, the surface of the button is provided with an anti-slip strip, and the elastic steel sheet is made of alloy spring steel.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping blocks, the front clamping slots and the rear clamping slots are arranged in two groups, and the clamping blocks, the front clamping slots and the rear clamping slots are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the elastic steel sheet.

[0009] Preferably, the card block is engaged with the front card slot and the rear card slot.

[0010] Preferably, a plug is fixedly connected to one side of the blocking cover, and the length of the plug is adapted to the port length of the USB connector.

[0011] Preferably, a slide groove B is provided on the top of the inner wall of the mounting seat, and a through groove that is interconnected is provided on one side of the slide groove B. The slider is slidably connected to the inside of the slide groove B, and the connecting rod is slidably connected to the inside of the through groove.

[0012] Preferably, a telescopic spring is provided inside the mounting seat, one end of the telescopic spring is fixedly connected to the mounting seat, and the other end of the telescopic spring is fixedly connected to the USB connector.

[0013] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The utility model discloses a quick plug-in USB joint, through the user press button, the clamping block on elastic steel sheet is separated from the front card groove, then pushes the button to make it along the sliding slot A sliding, simultaneously, elastic steel sheet, USB joint slides along the installation seat inner chamber, until the clamping block and the back card groove are engaged, the button, elastic steel sheet and USB joint stop moving, USB joint extends from the installation seat inner chamber, USB joint can be connected with other electronic products at this time, thereby improved the convenience of plugging USB joint, and need not power drive, more environmental protection, the practicality is higher, when not using, press button to make the clamping block separate from the back card groove, under the rebound effect of telescopic spring, make USB joint retract to the inside of installation seat, then the process of backward sliding of button, make the connecting rope pull and draw the cover to the port of USB joint, thereby realize the sealing of installation seat, can effectively protect USB joint, avoid the problem that USB joint is easy to damage because of external dust, when USB joint is in the process of moving, USB joint drives the slider to move, make the slider drive the connecting rod to move, and then drive the suction cup to be adsorbed on the product connected with USB joint through the movement of connecting rod, thereby improved the stability of USB joint when plugging. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 The utility model provides a whole structure schematic drawing of quick plug-in USB joint;

[0016] Figure 2 The utility model provides a mounting seat internal structure schematic drawing of quick plug-in USB joint;

[0017] Figure 3 The utility model provides a mounting seat whole structure schematic drawing of quick plug-in USB joint.

[0018] LEGEND:

[0019] 1, mounting seat, 2, USB joint, 3, sliding slot A, 4, button, 5, elastic steel sheet, 6, clamping block, 7, front card groove, 8, back card groove, 9, rotating seat, 10, cover, 11, plug, 12, hinged seat, 13, installation groove, 14, connecting rope, 15, sliding slot B, 16, through groove, 17, slider, 18, connecting rod, 19, suction cup, 20, telescopic spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model, and obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the range of protection of the utility model.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention. The terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0022] Reference Figure 1-3A quick-connect USB connector includes a mounting base 1, a USB connector 2 is slidably connected to the inside of the mounting base 1, a slide groove A3 is provided on one side of the mounting base 1, a button 4 is slidably connected to the inside of the slide groove A3, an elastic steel sheet 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the button 4, the side of the USB connector 2 away from the port is fixedly connected to the elastic steel sheet 5, a card block 6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the elastic steel sheet 5, a front card slot 7 and a rear card slot 8 are provided on the inner side wall of the mounting base 1, a symmetrically arranged rotating base 9 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting base 1, a cover 10 is rotatably connected between the two sets of rotating bases 9 through a rotating shaft, and a hinge is fixedly connected to the bottom corner of one side of the cover 10 The mounting base 1 has a mounting groove 13 formed inside the side wall thereof, and a connecting rope 14 is provided inside the mounting groove 13. One end of the connecting rope 14 is fixedly connected to the button 4, and the other end of the connecting rope 14 is hinged to the hinged base 12. A slider 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the USB connector 2, and a connecting rod 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the slider 17. An end of the connecting rod 18 away from the slider 17 is fixedly connected to the suction cup 19. When the USB connector 2 needs to be connected, the user presses the button 4. Since the elastic steel sheet 5 has a certain elasticity, the card block 6 on the elastic steel sheet 5 is disengaged from the front card slot 7, and then the button 4 is pushed forward to slide along the slide groove A3. At the same time, the elastic steel sheet 5 is The sheet 5 and the USB connector 2 slide along the inner cavity of the mounting base 1 until the card block 6 is engaged with the rear card slot 8. At this time, the button 4, the elastic steel sheet 5 and the USB connector 2 stop moving, and the USB connector 2 extends from the inner cavity of the mounting base 1. At this time, the USB connector 2 can be connected to other electronic products, thereby improving the convenience of plugging and unplugging the USB connector 2, and does not require electric drive, is more environmentally friendly, and has higher practicality. When the button 4 is moving, the port of the USB connector 2 pushes open the blocking cover 10 to release the blockage of the USB connector 2. When not in use, press the button 4 to disengage the card block 6 from the rear card slot 8. Under the rebound action of the telescopic spring 20, the USB connector 2 is The B connector 2 retracts into the mounting base 1, and then the button 4 slides backward, causing the connecting rope 14 to pull the blocking cover 10 to buckle onto the port of the USB connector 2, thereby achieving the sealing of the mounting base 1, which can effectively protect the USB connector 2 and avoid the problem of the USB connector 2 being easily damaged by external dust. In addition, when the USB connector 2 is moving, the USB connector 2 drives the slider 17 to move, so that the slider 17 drives the connecting rod 18 to move, and the movement of the connecting rod 18 drives the suction cup 19 to be adsorbed on the product connected to the USB connector 2, thereby improving the stability of the USB connector 2 when plugging in.

[0023] Specifically, the surface of the button 4 is provided with an anti-slip strip, and the elastic steel sheet 5 is made of alloy spring steel. The surface of the button 4 is provided with an anti-slip strip, so that the user can feel the touch when operating, especially when the hands are wet or slippery, the user can still operate the button 4 stably, thereby realizing quick plugging or unplugging of the USB connector 2, improving the safety and reliability of the operation.

[0024] Specifically, there are two groups of card blocks 6, front card slots 7 and rear card slots 8, which are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the elastic steel sheet 5. The design of the two groups of card blocks 6 and the front card slots 7 and rear card slots 8 provides double fixing points, thereby enhancing the fixing strength of the USB connector 2 in the mounting base 1. Even when subjected to external force or vibration, the USB connector 2 can be kept stable, reducing the problem of poor contact caused by looseness.

[0025] Specifically, the card block 6 is engaged with the front card slot 7 and the rear card slot 8. The engagement of the card block 6 with the front card slot 7 and the rear card slot 8 ensures that the USB connector 2 has high stability after being inserted into the computer port, preventing it from falling off or shifting due to external force, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection and the stability of data transmission.

[0026] Specifically, a plug 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the cover 10, and the length of the plug 11 is adapted to the port length of the USB connector 2. The plug 11 on the cover 10 is designed to provide protection for the USB connector 2 when it is not in use, preventing dust, debris or moisture from entering the port, thereby extending the service life of the USB connector 2 and reducing maintenance requirements.

[0027] Specifically, a slide groove B15 is provided on the top of the inner wall of the mounting base 1, and a through groove 16 that is interconnected is provided on one side of the slide groove B15. The slider 17 is slidably connected to the inside of the slide groove B15, and the connecting rod 18 is slidably connected to the inside of the through groove 16. The slide groove B15 and the through groove 16 allow the slider 17 and the connecting rod 18 to slide freely inside, providing operational flexibility for the suction cup 19, so that the suction cup 19 can perform the adsorption operation smoothly while maintaining a close fit with the USB connector 2, thereby improving the stability of the USB interface connection.

[0028] Specifically, a telescopic spring 20 is provided inside the mounting base 1, one end of the telescopic spring 20 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 1, and the other end of the telescopic spring 20 is fixedly connected to the USB connector 2. The setting of the telescopic spring 20 enables the USB connector 2 to automatically reset into the mounting base 1 after being unplugged, so that the user does not need to manually reset the USB connector 2. When the USB connector 2 is not in use, the telescopic spring 20 can help maintain the closed state of the USB connector 2 to prevent dust and moisture from entering, thereby protecting the internal circuit and extending the service life of the USB connector 2.

[0029] Working principle: When the USB connector 2 needs to be connected, the user presses the button 4. Since the elastic steel sheet 5 has a certain elasticity, the card block 6 on the elastic steel sheet 5 disengages from the front card slot 7, and then pushes the button 4 forward to make it slide along the slide groove A3. At the same time, the elastic steel sheet 5 and the USB connector 2 slide along the inner cavity of the mounting base 1 until the card block 6 engages with the rear card slot 8. At this time, the button 4, the elastic steel sheet 5 and the USB connector 2 stop moving, and the USB connector 2 extends from the inner cavity of the mounting base 1. At this time, the USB connector 2 can be connected to other electronic products, thereby improving the convenience of plugging and unplugging the USB connector 2, and does not require electric drive, is more environmentally friendly, and has higher practicality. When the button 4 is moving, the port of the USB connector 2 pushes open the cover 10, releasing the seal on the USB connector 2. When not in use, press the button 4 to disengage the card block 6 from the rear card slot 8. Under the rebound action of the telescopic spring 20, the USB connector 2 is retracted into the mounting base 1. Then, during the process of the button 4 sliding backward, the connecting rope 14 pulls the blocking cover 10 to buckle onto the port of the USB connector 2, thereby achieving the sealing of the mounting base 1, which can effectively protect the USB connector 2 and avoid the problem of easy damage to the USB connector 2 due to external dust. In addition, when the USB connector 2 is moving, the USB connector 2 drives the slider 17 to move, so that the slider 17 drives the connecting rod 18 to move, and the movement of the connecting rod 18 drives the suction cup 19 to be adsorbed on the product connected to the USB connector 2, thereby improving the stability of the USB connector 2 when plugging in.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. 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 quick-connect USB connector, comprising a mounting base (1), characterized in that: The USB connector (2) is slidably connected to the interior of the mounting seat (1), a slide groove A (3) is provided on one side of the mounting seat (1), a button (4) is slidably connected to the interior of the slide groove A (3), an elastic steel sheet (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the button (4), a side of the USB connector (2) away from the port is fixedly connected to the elastic steel sheet (5), a clamping block (6) is fixedly connected to the surface of the elastic steel sheet (5), a front clamping groove (7) and a rear clamping groove (8) are provided on the inner side wall of the mounting seat (1), a symmetrically arranged rotating seat (9) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting seat (1), and two groups of the rotating seats (9) are connected. A blocking cover (10) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and a hinge seat (12) is fixedly connected to a bottom corner of one side of the blocking cover (10). A mounting groove (13) is provided inside the side wall of the mounting seat (1), and a connecting rope (14) is provided inside the mounting groove (13). One end of the connecting rope (14) is fixedly connected to the button (4), and the other end of the connecting rope (14) is hinged to the hinge seat (12). A slider (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the USB connector (2), and a connecting rod (18) is fixedly connected to one side of the slider (17). The end of the connecting rod (18) away from the slider (17) is fixedly connected to a suction cup (19).

2. A quick-connect USB connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the button (4) is provided with an anti-slip strip, and the elastic steel sheet (5) is made of alloy spring steel.

3. The quick-connect USB connector according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping block (6), the front clamping slot (7) and the rear clamping slot (8) are provided in two groups, and the clamping block (6), the front clamping slot (7) and the rear clamping slot (8) are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the elastic steel sheet (5).

4. The quick-connect USB connector according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping block (6) is engaged with the front clamping slot (7) and the rear clamping slot (8).

5. The quick-connect USB connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plug (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the blocking cover (10), and the length of the plug (11) is adapted to the port length of the USB connector (2).

6. The quick-connect USB connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove B (15) is provided on the top of the inner wall of the mounting seat (1), and a through groove (16) that is interconnected is provided on one side of the sliding groove B (15). The slider (17) is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove B (15), and the connecting rod (18) is slidably connected to the inside of the through groove (16).

7. The quick-connect USB connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A telescopic spring (20) is provided inside the mounting seat (1), one end of the telescopic spring (20) is fixedly connected to the mounting seat (1), and the other end of the telescopic spring (20) is fixedly connected to the USB connector (2).