Data connector and data line
By using a split-structure metal shell design and a limiting structure, the problems of easy wear and poor aesthetics of data cable connectors when changing interfaces are solved, thereby improving durability and aesthetics while reducing manufacturing difficulty.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421903903.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing data cable connectors are prone to wear when changing interfaces, and the injection molding material lacks texture, resulting in looseness and poor aesthetics during use, and are difficult to manufacture.
The metal housing features a split structure, with electrical signal paths achieved through a rotating connection. Limiting structures and rigid connections between the connectors enhance durability and aesthetics while reducing manufacturing complexity.
It improves the durability and aesthetics of the data connector, reduces manufacturing and assembly difficulties, and minimizes loosening during use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data cable technology, and in particular to a data connector and a data cable. Background Technology
[0002] Existing electronic devices, such as mobile terminals, use various charging / data interfaces, including Lightning, Micro-USB, and Type-C. To improve the efficiency and versatility of data cables, some designs have adopted two different interface standards at one or both ends, allowing compatibility with different devices. Current interface connectors form an electrical connection with the cable body, and injection molding creates a rigid connection between the connector and the cable body, which presents manufacturing challenges. Furthermore, the injection-molded structure is prone to wear during frequent use, and the injection-molded material makes the connector lack a premium feel. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a data connector and data cable, wherein the data connector can avoid wear and tear when changing interfaces, reduce loosening during use, improve aesthetics, and reduce structural and assembly difficulty.
[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides a data connector comprising a fixed portion, a rotating shaft, and a rotating portion rotatably connected to the fixed portion via the rotating shaft. The rotating portion and the fixed portion form an electrical signal path. The rotating portion includes a rotating body and two connectors fixed by the rotating body, as well as a connecting circuit board forming a first rigid connection with the two connectors. Each connector includes a connector head and a connector seat. The connecting circuit board forms an electrical signal connection with the two connector heads respectively. The rotating body includes a first metal shell and a second metal shell respectively fitted onto the surface of the connector. The first metal shell has an opening on its side. The second metal shell is fixed through the opening or the connector seat. The upper and lower sides of the first metal shell that mates with the fixed portion are respectively provided with fixing holes. The rotating shaft passes through the fixing holes, the mounting holes on the fixed portion, and the positioning holes on the connecting circuit board in sequence.
[0005] In one embodiment, when the second metal housing is fixed to the first metal housing via an opening, the second metal housing is provided with a limiting structure that restricts its movement in the joint direction.
[0006] In one embodiment, the limiting structure includes a limiting strip or a limiting groove.
[0007] In one embodiment, a second rigid connection is formed between the two connecting seats.
[0008] In one embodiment, the two fixing holes and the positioning hole are located on the same straight line.
[0009] In one embodiment, the fixing part is provided with a guide groove for receiving the connecting circuit board, and the guide groove is provided with conductive contacts that are electrically connected to the conductive ring on the connecting circuit board.
[0010] In one embodiment, conductive rings are respectively provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting circuit board, wherein one conductive ring is electrically connected to a connector and the other conductive ring is electrically connected to another connector.
[0011] In one embodiment, the first metal housing includes a rotating end connected to the fixing part and a free end sleeved on the connector. The rotating end has parallel protrusions on its upper and lower sides, and the gap between the two protrusions is greater than the gap in the same direction of the free end.
[0012] In one embodiment, the fixing holes are located on the two protrusions respectively.
[0013] In one embodiment, the side of the second metal housing that mates with the first metal housing is provided with a clearance groove.
[0014] In one embodiment, the second metal housing is provided with a decorative portion, which is located on the other side of the clearance groove and is flush with the end of the first metal housing.
[0015] This utility model also provides a data cable, which includes a cable body and data connectors at both ends of the cable body. At least one data connector includes a fixed part, a rotating shaft, and a rotating part rotatably connected to the fixed part via the rotating shaft. The rotating part and the fixed part form an electrical signal path. The rotating part includes a rotating body and two connectors fixed by the rotating body, and a connecting circuit board forming a first rigid connection part between the two connectors. Each connector includes a connector head and a connecting seat fixed thereto. The connecting circuit board and the two connector heads form an electrical signal connection respectively. The rotating body includes a first metal shell and a second metal shell respectively sleeved on the surface of the connector. The side of the first metal shell has an opening. The second metal shell is fixed by the opening or the connecting seat. The upper and lower sides of the first metal shell that mates with the fixed part have fixing holes. The rotating shaft passes through the positioning hole on the connecting circuit board and is fixed in the fixing hole.
[0016] In one embodiment, when the second metal housing is fixed to the first metal housing via an opening, the second metal housing is provided with a limiting structure that restricts its movement in the joint direction.
[0017] In one embodiment, the limiting structure includes a limiting strip or a limiting groove.
[0018] In one embodiment, a second rigid connection is formed between the two connecting seats.
[0019] In one embodiment, the two fixing holes and the positioning hole are located on the same straight line.
[0020] In one embodiment, the fixing part is provided with a guide groove for receiving the connecting circuit board, and the guide groove is provided with conductive contacts that are electrically connected to the conductive ring on the connecting circuit board.
[0021] In one embodiment, conductive rings are respectively provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting circuit board, wherein one conductive ring is electrically connected to a connector and the other conductive ring is electrically connected to another connector.
[0022] In one embodiment, the first metal housing includes a rotating end connected to the fixed part and a free end sleeved on the connector. The rotating end has parallel protrusions on its upper and lower sides, and the gap between the two protrusions is greater than the gap in the same direction of the rotating end.
[0023] In one embodiment, the fixing holes are located on the two protrusions respectively.
[0024] In one embodiment, the side of the second metal housing that mates with the first metal housing is provided with a clearance groove.
[0025] In one embodiment, the second metal housing is provided with a decorative portion, which is located on the other side of the clearance groove and is flush with the end of the first metal housing.
[0026] This utility model discloses a data connector and data cable. The data connector includes a fixed part, a rotating shaft, and a rotating part. The rotating part includes a rotating body, two connectors, and a connecting circuit board forming a first rigid connection with the two connectors. Each connector includes a connector head and a connector seat. The rotating body includes a first metal shell and a second metal shell that respectively fits onto the two connectors. The first metal shell has an opening on its side. The second metal shell is fixed through the opening or the connector seat. The upper and lower sides of the end of the first metal shell that mates with the fixed part have fixing holes. The rotating shaft passes through the fixing holes, the mounting holes on the fixed part, and the positioning holes on the connecting circuit board in sequence. Since the two connector heads are oriented differently and their surfaces are fitted into the fixed metal shells from one end, the metal shells need to be designed as separate units. The first metal shell is fixed to the end of the second metal shell through the side opening of the first metal shell. The first metal shell is connected to the fixed part through the rotating shaft, making the rotating part of the data connector visually present a metallic texture, improving aesthetics. At the same time, the rotating connection with the metal shells improves durability, and the separate shell structure also reduces the difficulty of structural manufacturing and assembly. In addition, a second rigid connection is formed between the two connectors, which can enhance the connection strength of the two connectors and reduce deformation caused by use. Attached Figure Description
[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the description only show some embodiments of this utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the data connector of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of another embodiment of the data connector of this utility model.
[0030] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the embodiment.
[0031] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The claims of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are also within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0033] It should be understood that, in the description of this utility model embodiments, all directional indicating terms, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation and positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. These terms are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model and do not explicitly or implicitly suggest that the device, element, or component referred to must have a specific orientation or specific orientational structure, and should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. They are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement of the components shown in the accompanying drawings. When this specific posture changes, the directional indication may also change accordingly.
[0034] Furthermore, in this utility model, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" are used only for distinguishing purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features referred to as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly indicate at least one of those technical features. In this utility model, for ease of explanation, quantifiers such as "one," "two," "multiple," "at least one," or "several" may be used to define the technical structural features. "Multiple" means at least two, i.e., two or more; "at least one" and "several" mean one or more corresponding technical features. These quantifiers are only for illustrating the specific embodiment or preferred implementation method and should be included as long as they do not contradict the overall concept and purpose of the utility model, unless explicitly stated that the quantifiers are necessary for implementation or to achieve the purpose of the utility model.
[0035] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," "fixing," and "screw-on" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a relatively fixed positional relationship between components, or a physically fixed connection between components; they can be detachable connections or integral structures; they can be mechanical connections or electrical signal connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through intermediate media or components; they can refer to the internal connection of two elements or the interaction between two elements. Unless otherwise explicitly limited in the specification, other interpretations will not achieve the corresponding functions or effects. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0036] If the controllers or control circuits involved in this utility model are conventional control technologies or units for those skilled in the art, such as the controller's control circuit, they can be implemented by those skilled in the art using existing methods, such as simple programming. If the software or program involved in conjunction with the hardware to achieve the control result is not described in detail in the description, it belongs to the use of existing technology or conventional technology for those skilled in the art. The power supply also uses the aforementioned existing technology in the art. Furthermore, since the main utility model's technical point lies in the improvement of the mechanical device, this utility model will not describe the specific circuit control relationships and circuit connections in detail.
[0037] This disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this utility model. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described herein. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, this utility model provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.
[0038] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0039] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides an embodiment of a data connector.
[0040] The data connector includes a fixed part 2, a rotating shaft 10, and a rotating part 1 rotatably connected to the fixed part 2 via the rotating shaft 10. The rotating part 1 and the fixed part 2 form an electrical signal path. The rotating part 1 includes a rotating body and a first connector 11 and a second connector 12 fixed by the rotating body, as well as a connecting circuit board 13 forming a first rigid connection with the first connector 11 and the second connector 12. Each connector includes a connector head and a connector seat fixed to the connector head. Specifically, the first connector 11 includes a first connector head 110 and a first connector seat 112 fixed to the first connector head 110, and the second connector 12 includes a second connector head 120 and a second connector seat 122 fixed to the second connector head 122. The connecting circuit board 13 is connected to the first connector 11 and the second connector 12 respectively. The connecting circuit board 13 forms an electrical signal connection with the first connector head 110 and the second connector head 120. The electrical connection between the connecting circuit board 13 and the first connector 11 and the second connector 12 is formed by a rigid connection, so that the connecting circuit board 13 and the first connector head 110 and the second connector head 120 form a first rigid connection. The connecting circuit board 13 can also be connected to the first connecting seat 112 and the second connecting seat 122 to form a first rigid connection part. For example, after the connecting circuit board 13 is electrically connected to the first connecting head 110 and the second connecting head 120, the connecting circuit board 13 can be partially covered by the first connecting head 110 and the second connecting head 120 by injection molding. The rotating body includes a first metal shell 111 sleeved on the surface of the first connecting seat 112 and a second metal shell 121 sleeved on the surface of the second connecting seat 122. The first metal shell 111 is a closed structure in the circumferential direction of the first connecting seat 112. The first metal shell 111 has a cavity for receiving the first connecting seat 112. The cavity has a through structure in the sleeve direction. The first metal shell 111 includes a first metal body 1110 and a connecting part 1111 that is connected and fixed to the fixing part 2. An opening 11101 is provided on the side of the first metal body 1110. The second metal shell 121 is a closed structure in the circumferential direction of the second connecting seat 122. The second metal shell 121 has a cavity for receiving the second connecting seat 122. The cavity has a through structure in the sleeve direction. The second metal housing 121 is fixed to the opening 11101 on the first metal housing 111 at one end near the first metal housing 111. The connecting part 1111 is provided with fixing holes (not shown in the figure) on the upper and lower sides respectively, namely the upper fixing hole (not shown in the figure) and the lower fixing hole (not shown in the figure). The rotating shaft 10 passes through the upper fixing hole (not shown in the figure), the mounting hole on the fixing part (not shown in the figure), the positioning hole on the connecting circuit board 13 (not shown in the figure), and the lower fixing hole (not shown in the figure) in sequence.The fixing part 2 includes a main body 22 and a shell 21 fitted onto the main body 22. The end of the main body 22 is provided with a mounting groove 221 and conductive contacts within the mounting groove 221. These conductive contacts may include conductive sheets or conductive pins (not shown in the figures). After the rotating part 1 is connected and fixed to the fixing part 2, the conductive sheet or conductive pin is electrically connected to the conductive ring on the connecting circuit board 13 to form an electrical signal path. Two fixing pieces 212 are provided at the end of the shell 21 located at the end of the main body 22. Rotation clearances for the rotating part 1 are formed on both sides of the two fixing pieces 212. The mounting hole passes through the two fixing pieces 212 and the end of the main body 22. Since the side opening 11101 of the first metal shell 111 is fitted onto the adjacent end of the second metal shell 121, and the first metal shell 111 is connected to the fixing part 2 via a rotating shaft 10, the visible portion of the rotating part of the data connector is made of metal, improving aesthetics, and reducing the manufacturing difficulty when using an integrated metal shell for both connectors. Simultaneously, using a metal shell between the connector and the fixing part improves the durability of the rotating connection.
[0041] In this embodiment, the first connector 11 and the second connector 12 are in different directions, with a 90-degree angle between them being the optimal orientation. The first metal housing 111 includes a rotating end connected to the fixing part 2 and a free end sleeved on the connector. Specifically, the free end is near the first connector head 110, and the rotating end is near the fixing part 2. The rotating end has parallel protrusions 1111 on its upper and lower sides, and the gap between the two protrusions 111 is larger than the gap in the same direction of the free end, providing space for the end of the fixing part 2 and reducing the volume of the connector. The upper and lower fixing holes are located on the two protrusions, respectively.
[0042] In one embodiment, when the second metal housing 12 is fixed to the first metal housing 111 via the opening 11101, the second metal housing 121 is provided with a limiting structure 1211, which includes a limiting strip or a limiting groove. During fixing, the limiting strip or groove is inside the opening 11101, thereby preventing the second metal housing 12 from loosening in the fitting direction. Depending on the need, the second metal housing 12 can be fixed to the second connecting seat 122 by adhesive or a snap-fit method. To increase the connection strength between the two connecting seats and prevent deformation during use, the first connecting seat 112 and the second connecting seat 122 are connected in different directions to form a second rigid connection portion A.
[0043] As needed, the side of the second metal housing 121 that mates with the first metal housing 111 is provided with a clearance groove 1213. During assembly, the clearance groove 1213 accommodates the side of the first fixing seat 112, which facilitates the engagement and fixing of the end with the opening of the first metal housing 111, while also preventing the end connection from being exposed and affecting aesthetics. The second metal housing 121 is provided with a decorative part 1212, which mates flush with the end of the first metal housing 111 to avoid sharp parts of the metal housing affecting use. The decorative part 1212 can be located opposite the clearance groove 1213, or it can extend to the upper and lower surfaces.
[0044] In one embodiment, the two fixing holes, the positioning hole, and the mounting hole are located in a straight line, which makes it easier to install the shaft and improves installation efficiency.
[0045] In one embodiment, conductive rings (not shown in the figures) are respectively provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting circuit board 13, wherein one conductive ring is electrically connected to a connector (first connector) and the other conductive ring is electrically connected to another connector (second connector).
[0046] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model also provides a data cable embodiment.
[0047] The data cable includes a cable body 3 and data connectors at both ends of the cable body 3. At least one data connector includes a fixed part 2, a rotating shaft 10, and a rotating part 1 rotatably connected to the fixed part 2 via the rotating shaft 10. The rotating part 1 and the fixed part 2 form an electrical signal path. The rotating part 1 includes a rotating body and a first connector 11 and a second connector 12 fixed by the rotating body, as well as a connecting circuit board 13 forming a first rigid connection with the first connector 11 and the second connector 12. Each connector includes a connector head and a connector seat fixed to the connector head. That is, the first connector 11 includes a first connector head 110 and a first connector seat 112 fixed to the first connector head 110. The second connector 12 includes a second connector head 120 and a second connector seat 122 fixed to the second connector head 120. The connecting circuit board 13 is connected to the first connector 11 and the second connector 12 respectively. The connecting circuit board 13 forms an electrical signal connection with the first connector 110 and the second connector 120. When the electrical connection between the connecting circuit board 13 and the first connector 11 and the second connector 12 is a rigid connection, the connecting circuit board 13 forms a first rigid connection portion with the first connector 110 and the second connector 120. The connecting circuit board 13 can also be connected to the first connector 112 and the second connector 122 respectively to form the first rigid connection portion. For example, after the connecting circuit board 13 forms an electrical connection with the first connector 110 and the second connector 120, the connecting circuit board 13 can be partially covered by the first connector 110 and the second connector 120 by injection molding. The rotating body includes a first metal shell 111 sleeved on the surface of the first connecting seat 112 and a second metal shell 121 sleeved on the surface of the second connecting seat 122. The first metal shell 111 is a closed structure in the circumferential direction of the first connecting seat 112. The first metal shell 111 has a cavity for receiving the first connecting seat 112. The cavity has a through structure in the sleeve direction. The first metal shell 111 includes a first metal body 1110 and a connecting part 1111 that is connected and fixed to the fixing part 2. An opening 11101 is provided on the side of the first metal body 1110. The second metal shell 121 is a closed structure in the circumferential direction of the second connecting seat 122. The second metal shell 121 has a cavity for receiving the second connecting seat 122. The cavity has a through structure in the sleeve direction. The second metal housing 121 is fixed to the opening 11101 on the first metal housing 111 at one end near the first metal housing 111. The connecting part 1111 is provided with fixing holes (not shown in the figure) on the upper and lower sides respectively, namely the upper fixing hole (not shown in the figure) and the lower fixing hole (not shown in the figure). The rotating shaft 10 passes through the upper fixing hole (not shown in the figure), the mounting hole on the fixing part (not shown in the figure), the positioning hole on the connecting circuit board 13 (not shown in the figure), and the lower fixing hole (not shown in the figure) in sequence.The fixing part 2 includes a main body 22 and a shell 21 fitted onto the main body 22. The end of the main body 22 is provided with a mounting groove 221 and conductive contacts within the mounting groove 221. These conductive contacts may include conductive sheets or conductive pins (not shown in the figures). After the rotating part 1 is connected and fixed to the fixing part 2, the conductive sheet or conductive pin is electrically connected to the conductive ring on the connecting circuit board 13 to form an electrical signal path. Two fixing pieces 212 are provided at the end of the shell 21 located at the end of the main body 22. Rotation clearances for the rotating part 1 are formed on both sides of the two fixing pieces 212. The mounting hole passes through the two fixing pieces 212 and the end of the main body 22. Since the side opening 11101 of the first metal shell 111 is fitted onto the adjacent end of the second metal shell 121, and the first metal shell 111 is connected to the fixing part 2 via a rotating shaft 10, the visible portion of the rotating part of the data connector is made of metal, improving aesthetics, and reducing the manufacturing difficulty when using an integrated metal shell for both connectors. Simultaneously, using a metal shell between the connector and the fixing part improves the durability of the rotating connection.
[0048] In this embodiment, the first connector 11 and the second connector 12 are in different directions, with a 90-degree angle between them being the optimal orientation. The first metal housing 111 includes a rotating end connected to the fixing part 2 and a free end sleeved on the connector. Specifically, the free end is near the first connector head 110, and the rotating end is near the fixing part 2. The rotating end has parallel protrusions 1111 on its upper and lower sides, and the gap between the two protrusions is larger than the gap in the same direction of the rotating end, providing space for receiving the end of the fixing part 2. The upper and lower fixing holes are located on the two protrusions, respectively.
[0049] In one embodiment, when the second metal housing 12 is fixed to the first metal housing 111 via the opening 11101, the second metal housing 12 is provided with a limiting structure, which includes a limiting strip or a limiting groove (not shown in the figures). During fixing, the limiting strip or limiting groove is inside the opening 11101, thereby preventing the second metal housing 12 from loosening in the fitting direction. Depending on the need, the second metal housing 12 can be fixed to the second connecting seat 122 by adhesive or a snap-fit method. To increase the connection strength between the two connecting seats and prevent deformation during use, the first connecting seat 112 and the second connecting seat 122 are connected in different directions to form a second rigid connection portion A.
[0050] As needed, a clearance groove 1213 is provided on the side of the second metal housing 121 at the end that mates with the first metal housing 111. During assembly, the clearance groove 1213 accommodates the side of the first fixing seat 112, which facilitates the engagement and fixing of the end with the opening of the first metal housing 111, while also preventing the end connection from being exposed and affecting aesthetics. A decorative part 1212 is provided on the other side of the second metal housing 121 opposite to the clearance groove 1213. This decorative part 1212 mates flush with the end of the first metal housing 111, avoiding any sharp parts of the metal housing that could affect its use.
[0051] In one embodiment, conductive rings (not shown in the figures) are respectively provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting circuit board 13, wherein one conductive ring is electrically connected to a connector (first connector) and the other conductive ring is electrically connected to another connector (second connector).
[0052] This utility model also provides an embodiment of a data connector assembly method.
[0053] This data connector installation method, used for the data connector installation in the above embodiments, includes forming a movable electrical connection between the fixed part and the rotating part. It includes a connecting circuit board forming a first rigid connection between the two connectors, creating an electrical connection between the connector head and the connecting circuit board. A connector seat is then injection molded onto each connector head, forming a second rigid connection between the connector seats. A second metal shell, fabricated separately, is fitted onto one connector head along a second direction. A first metal shell is then fitted onto another connector head along a first direction, with the side opening of the first metal shell fitting over the end of the metal shell sleeve, fixing the subsequently installed metal shell in the fitting direction. The connecting circuit board is then inserted into the guide groove of the fixed part, forming an electrical path between the connecting circuit board and the electrical contact points within the guide groove. The fixed part ends are located within two cavities formed by the connecting circuit board separating the first metal shell. The rotating shaft is then passed sequentially through a fixing hole in one cavity, a mounting hole on the fixed part, a positioning hole on the connecting circuit board, and the other cavity. A cavity fixing hole is used to fix the fixing part, so that the fixing part and the connecting circuit board form a rotatable electrical path; or a connecting seat is formed by injection molding on the two connectors, so that a second rigid connection part is formed between each connecting seat, and then an electrical connection is formed between the connecting circuit board and the connector head of the two connectors, so that a first rigid connection part is formed between the two connectors. Then, a second metal shell made separately is fitted onto a connector head along a second direction, and then a first metal shell is fitted onto another connector head along a first direction, so that the side opening of the first metal shell is fitted onto the end of the metal shell sleeve, so that the metal shell installed later is fixed in the fitting direction. Then, the connecting circuit board is inserted into the guide groove of the fixing part, so that the connecting circuit board and the electrical contact point in the guide groove form an electrical path. The end part of the fixing part is located in the two cavities formed by the connecting circuit board separating the first metal shell. Then, the rotating shaft is passed through the fixing hole of one cavity, the mounting hole on the fixing part, the positioning hole on the connecting circuit board and the fixing hole of the other cavity in sequence and fixed, so that the fixing part and the connecting circuit board form a rotatable electrical path.
[0054] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions or combinations can be made to some structural technical features in one or more embodiments. Such modifications or substitutions or combinations do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, unless the possibility of substituting or combining structural technical features in different embodiments is explicitly excluded in the embodiments, or such substitutions or combinations are contrary to the overall concept of the utility model.
Claims
1. A data connector, comprising a fixed portion, a rotating shaft, and a rotating portion rotatably connected to the fixed portion via the rotating shaft, the rotating portion and the fixed portion forming an electrical signal path, characterized in that, The rotating part includes a rotating body and two connectors fixed by the rotating body, and a connecting circuit board that forms a first rigid connection with the two connectors. Each connector includes a connector head and a connector seat. The connecting circuit board forms an electrical signal connection with the two connector heads respectively. The rotating body includes a first metal shell and a second metal shell that are respectively sleeved on the surface of the connector. The side of the first metal shell is provided with an opening. The second metal shell is fixed through the opening or the connector seat. The upper and lower sides of the first metal shell that mates with the fixing part are respectively provided with fixing holes. The rotating shaft passes through the fixing hole, the mounting hole on the fixing part and the positioning hole on the connecting circuit board in sequence.
2. The data connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the second metal housing is fixed to the first metal housing through the opening, the second metal housing is provided with a limiting structure that restricts its movement in the joint direction.
3. The data connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting structure includes a limiting strip or a limiting groove.
4. The data connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connection portion that forms a second rigid connection between the two connecting seats.
5. The data connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two fixing holes and the positioning holes are on the same straight line.
6. The data connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing part is provided with a guide groove for receiving the connecting circuit board, and the guide groove is provided with conductive contacts that are electrically connected to the conductive ring on the connecting circuit board.
7. The data connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting circuit board is provided with conductive rings on its upper and lower surfaces, one of which is electrically connected to a connector and the other conductive ring is electrically connected to another connector.
8. The data connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first metal housing includes a rotating end connected to the fixed part and a free end sleeved on the connector. The rotating end has parallel protrusions on its upper and lower sides, and the gap between the two protrusions is greater than the gap in the same direction of the rotating end.
9. The data connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the second metal shell that mates with the first metal shell is provided with a clearance groove.
10. The data connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second metal housing is provided with a decorative part, which is located on the other side of the clearance groove and is flush with the end of the first metal housing.
11. A data cable, comprising a cable body and data connectors at both ends of the cable body, characterized in that, The data connector has the data connector described in any one of claims 1-10.