Data line with protective sleeve

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a data line with a protective sleeve. The data line comprises a line body, a connector, the protective sleeve and a reset structure. The joint comprises a head part and a connecting part which is respectively connected with the head part and the wire body; the protective sleeve is provided with an avoiding opening, the protective sleeve is arranged on the connector in a sleeving mode and is in sliding connection with the connecting part, so that the protective sleeve can move between a protective position and an avoiding position, when the protective sleeve is located at the protective position, the head is located in the protective sleeve, and when the protective sleeve is located at the avoiding position, the head is located in the protective sleeve. The head part extends out of the protective sleeve from the avoiding opening; and the reset structure is arranged on at least one of the connecting part and the protective sleeve, so that the protective sleeve is kept at the protective position under the action of the reset structure. The data line with the protective sleeve can effectively protect the joint.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic accessories technology, and in particular to a data cable with a protective sleeve. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the connectors of data cables are generally exposed. When the data cable is not in use, the connectors are not only prone to getting dirty, but also easily damaged by collisions with other objects. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application aim to provide a data cable with a protective sleeve that can effectively protect the connector.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this application provides a data cable with a protective sleeve, comprising:

[0005] Line body;

[0006] A connector, the connector comprising a head and a connecting portion respectively connected to the head and the line body;

[0007] A protective sleeve with a clearance opening is fitted onto the connector and slidably connected to the connecting part so that the protective sleeve can move between a protective position and a clearance position. When the protective sleeve is in the protective position, the head is located inside the protective sleeve. When the protective sleeve is in the clearance position, the head extends from the clearance opening to the outside of the protective sleeve.

[0008] A reset structure is provided at least one of the connecting portion and the protective sleeve, so that the protective sleeve is held in the protective position under the action of the reset structure.

[0009] In one embodiment, the reset structure includes a first magnetic element disposed on the connecting portion and a second magnetic element disposed on the protective sleeve, wherein the second magnetic element cooperates with the first magnetic element to keep the protective sleeve in the protective position.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first magnetic element is located on the side of the second magnetic element closer to the wire, and the magnetic poles of the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element on the side closer to each other repel each other.

[0011] In one embodiment, both the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are located inside the protective sleeve.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first magnetic element is located at one end of the connecting portion near the head.

[0013] In one embodiment, the protective sleeve includes a top wall having the clearance opening, and the second magnetic element is disposed on the top wall.

[0014] In one embodiment, both the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are ring-shaped.

[0015] In one embodiment, one of the connecting portion and the protective sleeve has a slider, and the other has a groove extending along the sliding direction of the protective sleeve, wherein the slider is slidably inserted into the groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, both the slider and the groove are located inside the protective sleeve.

[0017] In one embodiment, the reset structure includes a retractable elastic element, which abuts against the connecting portion and the protective sleeve respectively, and the extension direction of the elastic element is parallel to the sliding direction of the protective sleeve; when the protective sleeve is in the avoidance position, the elastic element is in an elastic deformation state.

[0018] In one embodiment, the connecting part includes a body connected to the line and the head respectively, and a limiting block protruding from the body. The protective sleeve is slidably connected to the body. When the protective sleeve is in the avoidance position, the protective sleeve abuts against the limiting block.

[0019] This application provides a data cable with a protective sleeve. The data cable with the protective sleeve of this application embodiment features a protective sleeve fitted over the connector. The protective sleeve is slidably connected to the connector's connection portion, allowing the protective sleeve to move between a protective position and a clearance position. When the protective sleeve is in the protective position, the connector head is located inside the protective sleeve, thus protecting the connector head. Simultaneously, by providing a reset structure in at least one of the connector's connection portion and the protective sleeve, the protective sleeve can be held in the protective position by the reset structure. That is, when the connector head is not connected to an electronic device, the protective sleeve can automatically slide to the protective position to protect the head. Therefore, it effectively prevents dirt from getting into the head and also effectively prevents damage to the head from impacts with external objects. Therefore, the data cable with the protective sleeve of this application embodiment can effectively protect the connector. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a data cable with a protective sleeve provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the data cable with a protective sleeve is shown below;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of a data cable with a protective sleeve, where the protective sleeve is in a protective position.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a data cable with a protective sleeve, in which the protective sleeve is positioned to avoid obstruction.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 10. Line body; 20. Connector; 21. Head; 22. Connecting part; 221. Slider; 222. Body; 223. Limiting block; 30. Protective sleeve; 31a. Clearance opening; 31b. Protective cavity; 31. Top wall; 40. Reset structure; 41. First magnetic component; 42. Second magnetic component. Detailed Implementation

[0026] In the description of the embodiments in this application, it should be noted that the term "sliding direction" is based on the attached... Figure 1 The orientation or positional relationship shown is merely for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the embodiments of this application.

[0027] This application provides a data cable with a protective sleeve; please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 4 The data cable with a protective sleeve includes a cable body 10, a connector 20, a protective sleeve 30, and a reset structure 40.

[0028] The connector 20 includes a head 21 and a connecting portion 22 that connects to both the head 21 and the cable 10. The protective sleeve 30 has a clearance opening 31a. The protective sleeve 30 is fitted onto the connector 20 and is slidably connected to the connecting portion 22, allowing the protective sleeve 30 to move between a protective position and a clearance position. (See also...) Figure 3 When the protective cover 30 is in the protective position, the head 21 is located inside the protective cover 30. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 When the protective cover 30 is in the clearance position, the head 21 extends from the clearance opening 31a to the outside of the protective cover 30.

[0029] The head 21 refers to the part of the connector 20 that directly contacts the interface of the electronic device. The type of connector 20 is not limited; for example, the type of connector 20 includes, but is not limited to, Type-C, Micro-USB, Lightning, Type-A, etc.

[0030] The connecting part 22 refers to the transition area between the wires 10, which can reduce the impact of external pulling force on the connection point between the internal wires and the head 21.

[0031] The protective cover 30 is used to protect the head 21.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 The protective sleeve 30 has a protective cavity 31b communicating with a clearance opening 31a, which is located on the side of the protective cavity 31b facing away from the offline body 10 along the sliding direction. The connector 20 passes through the protective cavity 31b, and the head 21 can extend or retract from the clearance opening 31a. When the protective sleeve 30 is in the protective position, the head 21 is located inside the protective sleeve 30, that is, the head 21 can be completely located inside the protective cavity 31b, or a part of the structure of the head 21 can be located inside the protective cavity 31b, and another part can be located inside the clearance opening 31a.

[0033] The protective cover 30 is slidably connected to the connecting part 22. That is to say, the protective cover 30 is not only connected to the connecting part 22, but can also slide relative to the connecting part 22. The protective cover 30 can slide to the protective position or to the avoidance position.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The reset structure 40 is provided in at least one of the connecting part 22 and the protective sleeve 30 so that the protective sleeve 30 is held in the protective position under the action of the reset structure 40.

[0035] In other words, the reset structure 40 applies a force to the protective sleeve 30 so that the protective sleeve 30 always tends to return to the protective position.

[0036] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 When it is necessary to connect the head 21 to the interface of the electronic device, a certain force can be applied to the protective sleeve 30 to make the protective sleeve 30 slide relative to the connector 20 towards the line body 10, so that the head 21 extends out from the clearance opening 31a and connects to the interface of the electronic device. By connecting the head 21 to the interface of the electronic device, the protective sleeve 30 can resist the force of the reset structure 40 and thus remain in the clearance position.

[0037] Please see Figure 3 After the connector 20 is separated from the interface of the electronic device, the protective sleeve 30, under the action of the reset structure 40, slides along the sliding direction toward the back of the offline body 10 to the protective position and remains in the protective position, thereby causing the head 21 to retract into the protective sleeve 30.

[0038] The data cable with a protective sleeve in this embodiment features a protective sleeve 30 fitted over the connector 20. The protective sleeve 30 is slidably connected to the connection portion 22 of the connector 20, allowing the protective sleeve 30 to move between a protective position and a clearance position. When the protective sleeve 30 is in the protective position, the head 21 of the connector 20 is located inside the protective sleeve 30, thus protecting the head 21 of the connector 20. Simultaneously, by providing a reset structure 40 in at least one of the connection portion 22 of the connector 20 and the protective sleeve 30, the protective sleeve 30 can be held in the protective position by the reset structure 40. That is, when the head 21 of the connector 20 is not connected to an electronic device, the protective sleeve 30 can automatically slide to the protective position to protect the head 21. This effectively prevents the head 21 from becoming dirty and also effectively prevents damage from impacts with external objects. Therefore, the data cable with a protective sleeve in this embodiment effectively protects the connector 20.

[0039] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The reset structure 40 may include a first magnetic element 41 disposed on the connecting part 22 and a second magnetic element 42 disposed on the protective sleeve 30. The second magnetic element 42 cooperates with the first magnetic element 41 to keep the protective sleeve 30 in the protective position.

[0040] The protective sleeve 30 is kept in the protective position by utilizing the magnetic force between the first magnetic component 41 and the second magnetic component 42. The first magnetic component 41 and the second magnetic component 42 have simple structures, small size and light weight, and have a good user experience.

[0041] For example, please refer to Figure 1 The first magnetic element 41 can be located on the side of the second magnetic element 42 closer to the wire 10, and the magnetic poles of the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42 on the side closer to each other repel each other.

[0042] The magnetic poles of the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42 are the same on the side that are close to each other, so that a repulsive force is generated between the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42, and the protective sleeve 30 is kept in the protective position under the action of the repulsive force.

[0043] The first magnetic element 41 is located on the side of the second magnetic element 42 closer to the wire 10. That is, the first magnetic element 41 is closer to the wire 10 than the second magnetic element 42, so that the repulsive force generated between the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42 can make the protective sleeve 30 slide away from the wire 10, thereby keeping the protective sleeve 30 in the protective position.

[0044] In another embodiment, the magnetic poles of the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42 may be opposite on the sides that are close to each other, so that an attraction is generated between the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42, and the protective sleeve 30 is kept in the protective position under the action of the attraction.

[0045] The manner in which the first magnetic element 41 is disposed on the connecting portion 22 is not limited. For example, the first magnetic element 41 and the connecting portion 22 can be fixedly connected by injection molding.

[0046] The manner in which the second magnetic element 42 is disposed on the protective sleeve 30 is not limited. For example, the second magnetic element 42 may be bonded to the protective sleeve 30.

[0047] The positions of the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42 are not limited. For example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 1 The first magnetic component 41 and the second magnetic component 42 can both be located inside the protective sleeve 30 to avoid impact or scratches from external objects, which would affect the performance and service life of the first magnetic component 41 and the second magnetic component 42.

[0048] Please see Figure 1 The first magnetic component 41 can be located at one end of the connecting portion 22 near the head 21. This position is inside the protective sleeve 30 and facilitates the installation of the first magnetic component 41.

[0049] Please see Figure 1 The protective sleeve 30 may include a top wall 31 with a clearance opening 31a, and a second magnetic element 42 is disposed on the top wall 31.

[0050] The top wall 31 and the connecting part 22 are arranged opposite to each other. By setting the second magnetic element 42 on the top wall 31, the second magnetic element 42 can better cooperate with the first magnetic element 41.

[0051] The shapes of the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42 are not limited; for example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Both the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42 are ring-shaped.

[0052] Ring-shaped includes, but is not limited to, circular, elliptical, racetrack-shaped, or polymorphic shapes.

[0053] More preferably, please refer to Figure 1The first magnetic element 41 is located at the end of the connecting portion 22 near the head 21 and surrounds the periphery of the head 21. The second magnetic element 42 is disposed on the top wall 31 and surrounds the periphery of the clearance opening 31a. This arrangement not only allows the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42 to be positioned opposite each other, thus ensuring that the repulsive force between the first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 42 is as parallel as possible to the sliding direction of the protective sleeve 30, but also makes the force on the protective sleeve 30 more uniform, thereby ensuring that the head 21 is aligned with the clearance opening 31a and preventing the head 21 from being unable to extend out of the clearance opening 31a.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 One of the connecting part 22 and the protective sleeve 30 has a slider 221, and the other has a groove (not shown in the figure). The groove extends along the sliding direction of the protective sleeve 30, and the slider 221 can slide into the groove.

[0055] Please continue reading. Figure 2 In one embodiment, the connecting portion 22 may have a slider 221, and the protective sleeve 30 may have a groove. In another embodiment, the protective sleeve 30 may have a slider 221, and the connecting portion 22 may have a groove.

[0056] At least a portion of the slider 221 is located within the groove and can slide along the extension direction of the groove, thereby limiting the sliding direction of the protective sleeve 30 so that the protective sleeve 30 can only slide along the sliding direction. The extension direction of the groove is the sliding direction of the protective sleeve 30.

[0057] It should be noted that, depending on the different structural forms of the slider 221 and the slide groove, some sliders 221 and slide grooves are only used for sliding fit, while some sliders 221 and slide grooves, in addition to being used for sliding fit, can also serve to connect the connecting part 22 to the protective sleeve 30. In other words, the fit between the slider 221 and the slide groove can prevent the connecting part 22 from coming off the protective sleeve 30.

[0058] For example, please refer to Figure 2 The slider 221 and the slide groove can both be located inside the protective sleeve 30 so that the protective sleeve 30 can protect the slider 221 and the slide groove and ensure the stability of the protective sleeve 30 when sliding.

[0059] Figure 2 In the data cable with protective sleeve shown, slider 221 is disposed on the periphery of connecting part 22, and slide groove is disposed on the inner side of protective sleeve 30. Slider 221 can slide into slide groove, that is, slider 221 is located inside protective sleeve 30. When protective sleeve 30 switches between protective position and avoidance position along sliding direction, slider 221 is always located inside protective sleeve 30.

[0060] The number of sliders 221 and grooves is not limited. Preferably, the connecting part 22 has two sliders 221, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the connecting part 22. At the same time, the protective sleeve 30 has two corresponding grooves, so that the protective sleeve 30 can slide more smoothly.

[0061] In one embodiment, the reset structure 40 may include a retractable elastic element that abuts against both the connecting portion 22 and the protective sleeve 30, with the extension / retraction direction of the elastic element parallel to the sliding direction of the protective sleeve 30. When the protective sleeve 30 is in the avoidance position, the elastic element is in an elastic deformation state.

[0062] The two opposite ends of the elastic element along the extension and contraction direction abut against the connecting part 22 and the protective sleeve 30 respectively, so that the elastic element causes the protective sleeve 30 to slide along the sliding direction through its own elastic extension and contraction. When the protective sleeve 30 is in the avoidance state under the action of external force, the protective sleeve 30 causes the elastic element to contract and deform, and the elastic element stores elastic potential energy. When the external force is removed, the elastic element releases the elastic potential energy, causing the protective sleeve 30 to slide along the sliding direction to the protective state.

[0063] The extension and retraction direction of the elastic element is parallel to the sliding direction of the protective sleeve 30, which makes the direction of the force exerted by the elastic element on the protective sleeve 30 parallel to the sliding direction, thereby making the protective sleeve 30 switch from the avoidance state to the protection state more smoothly.

[0064] Preferably, in order to keep the protective sleeve 30 in the protective state more stably, when the protective sleeve 30 is in the protective state, the elastic element is still in the compressed state. That is to say, the elastic element always applies a force to the protective sleeve 30 to keep the protective sleeve 30 away from the line body 10.

[0065] The type of elastic element is not limited; for example, the elastic element can be a spring.

[0066] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The connecting part 22 may include a body 222 that is connected to the line 10 and the head 21 respectively, and a limiting block 223 that protrudes from the body 222. The protective sleeve 30 is slidably connected to the body 222. When the protective sleeve 30 is in the avoidance position, the protective sleeve 30 abuts against the limiting block 223.

[0067] Limit block 223 is used to limit the protective sleeve 30.

[0068] Figures 1 to 4 The limiting block 223 shown is ring-shaped. In other embodiments, the limiting block 223 may not be ring-shaped; for example, the limiting block 223 may be strip-shaped.

[0069] The limiting block 223 protrudes from the body 222, and the protrusion height prevents the limiting block 223 from extending into the protective sleeve 30. Thus, the body 222 of the connecting part 22 can pass through the protective sleeve 30, while the limiting block 223 is located outside the protective sleeve 30.

[0070] By setting the limit block 223, it can be ensured that the protective cover 30 can remain stationary when it is in the avoidance position, thereby improving the user experience.

[0071] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in yet another embodiment," or "exemplary," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions 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. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine the different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as the features of the different embodiments or examples.

[0072] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A data cable with a protective sleeve, characterized in that, include; Line body; A connector, the connector comprising a head and a connecting portion respectively connected to the head and the line body; A protective sleeve with a clearance opening is fitted onto the connector and slidably connected to the connecting part so that the protective sleeve can move between a protective position and a clearance position. When the protective sleeve is in the protective position, the head is located inside the protective sleeve. When the protective sleeve is in the clearance position, the head extends from the clearance opening to the outside of the protective sleeve. A reset structure is provided at least one of the connecting portion and the protective sleeve, so that the protective sleeve is held in the protective position under the action of the reset structure.

2. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reset structure includes a first magnetic element disposed on the connecting portion and a second magnetic element disposed on the protective sleeve. The second magnetic element cooperates with the first magnetic element to keep the protective sleeve in the protective position.

3. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first magnetic element is located on the side of the second magnetic element closer to the wire, and the magnetic poles of the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element on the side closer to each other repel each other.

4. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, Both the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are located inside the protective sleeve.

5. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first magnetic component is located at one end of the connecting portion near the head.

6. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to claim 4, characterized in that, The protective sleeve includes a top wall having the clearance opening, and the second magnetic element is disposed on the top wall.

7. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, Both the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are ring-shaped.

8. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, One of the connecting part and the protective sleeve has a slider, and the other has a groove that extends along the sliding direction of the protective sleeve, and the slider can be slidably inserted into the groove.

9. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to claim 8, characterized in that, Both the slider and the groove are located inside the protective sleeve.

10. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reset structure includes a retractable elastic element, which abuts against the connecting portion and the protective sleeve respectively, and the extension direction of the elastic element is parallel to the sliding direction of the protective sleeve; when the protective sleeve is in the avoidance position, the elastic element is in an elastic deformation state.

11. The data cable with a protective sleeve according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The connecting part includes a body that is connected to the line and the head respectively, and a limiting block that protrudes from the body. The protective sleeve is slidably connected to the body. When the protective sleeve is in the avoidance position, the protective sleeve abuts against the limiting block.

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