Connector and data line

Abstract

The utility model provides a connector and a data line, the connector comprises a housing assembly with an accommodating space, a PCB and an interface, at least one part of the housing assembly is transparent or semitransparent so as to form a light-transmitting area at the transparent or semitransparent position of the housing assembly, at least one part of the housing assembly is provided with a sound receiving hole, and the sound receiving hole is provided with a sound receiving hole. A sound receiving area is formed at the sound receiving hole; the PCB is mounted in the accommodating space and comprises a substrate, a light emitter, a voice device and an electronic device; and the interface is connected with the PCB. The data line introduces voice control, so that a user can control the illuminator through voice wake-up in different positions such as a living room and a bedroom.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data cable technology, and more specifically, to a connector and a data cable. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional data cable light control often requires a physical switch or manual insertion of the data cable into both the adapter and the terminal device. This cannot guarantee that the light will work normally regardless of whether the terminal device is connected for charging. It is especially inconvenient to use in dark environments, as users may have difficulty finding the data cable or controlling the light, causing many inconveniences for users. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a connector and data cable for solving the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] This utility model provides a connector, which includes a housing assembly with a receiving space, a PCB board, and an interface. At least a portion of the housing assembly is made transparent or semi-transparent to form a light-transmitting area in the transparent or semi-transparent portion of the housing assembly. At least a portion of the housing assembly has a sound-receiving hole to form a sound-receiving area at the sound-receiving hole. The PCB board is mounted in the receiving space and includes a substrate, at least one light emitter, at least one voice receiver, and electronic components. The light emitter is disposed on one side of the substrate to form a light-emitting area at the light emitter, and the light-emitting area is correspondingly disposed to the light-transmitting area. The voice receiver is disposed on one side of the substrate to form a voice area at the voice receiver, and the voice area is correspondingly disposed to the sound-receiving area. The electronic components are disposed on at least one side of the substrate. The interface is connected to the PCB board.

[0005] This utility model provides a data cable, which includes a cable body and a connector. The connector includes a housing assembly with a receiving space, a PCB board, and an interface. At least a portion of the housing assembly is made transparent or semi-transparent to form a light-transmitting area in the transparent or semi-transparent portion of the housing assembly. At least a portion of the housing assembly has a sound-receiving hole to form a sound-receiving area at the sound-receiving hole. The PCB board is mounted in the receiving space and includes a substrate, at least one light emitter, at least one voice receiver, and electronic components. The light emitter is disposed on one side of the substrate to form a light-emitting area at the light emitter, and the light-emitting area is correspondingly disposed to the light-transmitting area. The voice receiver is disposed on one side of the substrate to form a voice area at the voice receiver, and the voice area is correspondingly disposed to the sound-receiving area. The electronic components are disposed on at least one side of the substrate. The interface is connected to the PCB board.

[0006] Compared with existing technologies, by integrating electronic components, light emitters, and voice controllers on a PCB board, users only need to plug the data cable into the adapter during use, without needing to connect to terminal devices. This eliminates the inconvenience caused by different connection statuses of terminal devices. At the same time, the introduction of voice control allows users to wake up and control the lights from different locations such as the living room and bedroom, making it more convenient to operate the light emitters and improving user comfort and ease of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0007] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings in an exemplary and non-limiting manner. The same reference numerals in the drawings designate the same or similar parts or components. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, wherein:

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the data cable structure provided in this application;

[0009] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the data cable provided in this application;

[0010] Figure 3 This application provides Figure 1 An exploded view of the first type of connector shown;

[0011] Figure 4 This application provides Figure 1 The diagram shows an exploded view of the second type of connector.

[0012] Figure 5 This application provides Figure 1 An exploded view of the third type of connector shown;

[0013] Figure 6 This application provides Figure 1 The diagram shows a first-view structural schematic of the PCB board and interface assembly.

[0014] Figure 7 This application provides Figure 1 The diagram shows a second-view structural schematic of the PCB board and interface assembly.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0016] 1000, Data cable; 100, Connector; 10, Housing assembly; 101, First housing; 1101, Connecting part; 1102, First wrapping part; 102, Second housing; 1021, Sleeve part; 1022, Second wrapping part; 1023, Receiving part; 1024, Circular part; 103, Third housing; 1031, Third wrapping part; 1031A, Microphone hole; 1032, Connecting ring; 20, Interface; 30, PCB board; 301, Substrate; 302, Light emitter; 303, Voice receiver; 304, Electronic device; 305, Connecting terminal; 200, Cable. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0019] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0020] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of a data cable 1000. The data cable 1000 includes a connector 100 and a cable body 200. The connector 100 is electrically connected to the cable body 200. The interface 20 of the connector 100 is not specifically limited; it can be a Lightning interface 20, a USB interface 20, a Type-C interface 20, etc. In this embodiment, preferably, the interface 2020 is a Type-C interface 20.

[0023] The following embodiments are all described using the TYPE-C interface 20 as the interface 20.

[0024] Please refer to the following: Figures 1-5 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the data cable structure provided in this application; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the data cable provided in this application; Figure 3 This application provides Figure 1 An exploded view of the first type of connector shown; Figure 4 This application provides Figure 1 The diagram shows an exploded view of the second type of connector. Figure 5 This application provides Figure 1 The diagram shows an exploded view of the third type of connector.

[0025] The connector 100 includes a housing assembly 10 with a receiving space, a PCB board 30 and an interface 20. At least a portion of the housing assembly 10 is made transparent or semi-transparent to form a light-transmitting area at the transparent or semi-transparent part of the housing assembly 10. At least a portion of the housing assembly 10 is provided with a sound receiving hole 1031A to form a sound receiving area at the sound receiving hole 1031A.

[0026] The outer surface of the housing assembly 10 can be made of a fully transparent material, a semi-transparent material, or a combination of both. In this embodiment, the portion of the housing assembly 10 corresponding to the PCB board 30 is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material. The light-transmitting area of ​​the housing assembly 10 allows light to pass through freely, and the transparent portion can serve as a visual indicator area.

[0027] The PCB board 30 is installed within the receiving space. The PCB board 30 includes a substrate 301, at least one light emitter 302, at least one voice transmitter 303, and electronic components 304. It is understood that the specific number of the light emitter 302, voice transmitter 303, and electronic components 304 is not limited and can be set according to the user's actual needs, simply by increasing the length of the PCB board 30. In this embodiment, preferably, the number of light emitters 302 is one, and the number of voice transmitters 303 is one.

[0028] The light emitter 302 is disposed on one side of the substrate 301 to form a light-emitting area. The light emitter 302 is located directly below or opposite the light-transmitting area, meaning the light-emitting area and the light-transmitting area are correspondingly arranged. When the light emitter 302 is working, it guides light to the light-transmitting area through the electronic device 304 and the substrate 301, forming a uniform light-emitting effect. The precise alignment design of the light-transmitting area and the light-emitting area ensures that light can pass through smoothly and illuminate the outside of the device evenly.

[0029] The speaker 303 is disposed on one side of the substrate 301 to form a voice area. The voice area is disposed corresponding to the sound receiving area, effectively forming a symmetrical layout with the sound receiving area to ensure that the audio signal can be clearly transmitted and received.

[0030] Please refer to reference 6- Figure 7 , Figure 6 This application provides Figure 1 The diagram shows a first-view structural schematic of the PCB board and interface assembly. Figure 7 This application provides Figure 1 The diagram shows a second-view structural schematic of the PCB board and interface assembly.

[0031] The electronic device 304 is disposed on at least one side of the substrate 301. The electronic device 304 includes a number of components to ensure the voice control function and light emission function of the connector 100. The electronic device 304 includes a power management circuit, a controller, a drive circuit, a sensor, a signal processor, a protection circuit, and an interface 20 circuit, etc.

[0032] The power management circuit is mainly used to provide a stable power supply for the LED 302, the speaker 303, and other electronic components.

[0033] The controller is responsible for coordinating the operation of the entire system, ensuring that the light emitter 302, the voice transmitter 303, and other electronic components operate according to a predetermined program. For example, the controller can receive voice commands from the user, supporting voice command keywords such as "turn on the light" and "turn off the light," and then trigger the light emitter 302 to light up or the voice transmitter 303 to respond.

[0034] The driving circuit includes a light emitter 302 driving circuit and a voice unit 303 driving circuit. The light emitter 302 driving circuit adjusts the activation of the light emitter 302 according to the controller's instructions, and the voice unit 303 driving circuit adjusts the working state of the voice unit 303 according to the controller's instructions.

[0035] The sensor is used to receive external audio signals and convert the sound into electrical signals.

[0036] The signal processor processes the received audio signal and transmits it to the speaker 303 or other output devices. The signal processor can also be used for speech recognition, noise filtering, and other operations to ensure the audio signal is clear and interference-free. It is understood that the sensor, the signal processor, and the speaker 303 cooperate to ensure that the audio signal is accurately transmitted to the speaker 303.

[0037] The protection circuit is used to protect all electronic components from potential electrical faults such as overcurrent, overvoltage, and short circuits.

[0038] The interface 20 circuit ensures the stability and reliability of signal transmission.

[0039] The light emitter 302, the voice receiver 303, and the controller are spaced apart on the same side of the substrate 301, while the other electronic components 304 are placed on the other side of the substrate 301. This effectively reduces the overall thickness of the device, making the device design more compact and thinner. At the same time, it can effectively coordinate the spatial layout of different functional modules, allowing each component to work efficiently without interfering with each other within a limited space.

[0040] The thickness of the substrate 301 is 0.8 mm to 2 mm, which makes the connector 100 lighter and more compact. The thickness of the substrate 301 affects the layout and space utilization efficiency of the light emitter 302, the voice unit 303 and other electronic devices 304. In this embodiment, after extensive experimental verification, the optimal thickness of the substrate 301 is 1.2 mm.

[0041] The height of the light emitter 302 from the substrate 301 is 2mm to 4mm, and the height of the speaker 303 from the substrate 301 is 2mm to 4mm. The heights of the light emitter 302 and the speaker 303 are the same. The heights of the light emitter 302 and the speaker 303 determine their distance from the surface of the substrate 301, which affects the emission angle of light and the propagation effect of sound. In this embodiment, after extensive experimental verification, the optimal height of the light emitter 302 from the substrate 301 is 3.2mm, and the optimal height of the speaker 303 from the substrate 301 is 3.2mm.

[0042] The housing assembly 10 includes a first housing 101, a second housing 102, and a third housing 103;

[0043] In one embodiment, the first housing 101, the second housing 102, and the third housing 103 are detachably connected. One end of the second housing 102 is inserted into the first housing 101, and the other end of the second housing 102 is inserted into the third housing 103. The first housing 101 and the third housing 103 are seamlessly connected to form a closed receiving space to house the second housing 102 and the PCB within the receiving space.

[0044] In another embodiment, the first housing 101, the second housing 102, and the third housing 103 are integrally formed to form the housing assembly 10. Integral forming includes injection molding, die casting, 3D printing, thermoforming, extrusion molding, and welding, etc., and is not specifically limited, as long as it achieves the effect of integrally forming the first housing 101, the second housing 102, and the third housing 103.

[0045] The first housing 101 includes a connecting portion 1101 and a first wrapping portion 1102 connected to each other. The connecting portion 1101 and the first wrapping portion 1102 are integrally formed. The connecting portion 1101 and the first wrapping portion 1102 are connected to form a cavity with openings at both ends. The cavity has two openings, one of which can be used to receive the wire 200, and the other opening is used to accommodate at least a portion of the second housing 102. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first wrapping portion 1102 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting portion 1101, and the first wrapping portion 1102 is wider than the connecting portion 1101. The first wrapping portion 1102 can be used to cover and accommodate at least a portion of the second housing 102 and at least a portion of the PCB board 30.

[0046] The second housing 102 includes a sleeve portion 1021, a second wrapping portion 1022, a receiving portion 1023, and a ring portion 1024 connected in sequence. The sleeve portion 1021 is inserted into the first wrapping portion 1102. The sleeve portion 1021 is inserted into the first wrapping portion 1102, and the structural design of the two allows them to fit together to achieve a tight connection. The second wrapping portion 1022 covers the connection terminal 305 at one end of the PCB board 30. The connection terminal 305 is usually used for electrical connection, so the second wrapping portion 1022 can protect the connection terminal 305, preventing electrical short circuits or damage, and also preventing the external environment from affecting the connection terminal 305. The receiving portion 1023 covers one side of the substrate 301, and the other side of the substrate 301 where the light emitter 302 and the speaker 303 are located is exposed to the receiving portion 1023. The receiving portion 1023 provides stable support, ensuring the stability of the substrate 301 during device use and preventing the substrate 301 from shifting or being damaged due to vibration or external forces. The annular portion 1024 covers the connecting terminal 305 at the other end of the PCB board 30. Similar to the function of the second wrapping portion 1022, the design of the annular portion 1024 is also intended to protect the connecting terminal 305 and the connecting portion 1101, preventing the connecting terminal 305 from being damaged by the external environment.

[0047] The second housing 102 is made of plastic material. The specific plastic material is not limited and can be polycarbonate, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyurethane, or ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene), etc.

[0048] The third housing 103 includes a third enclosure 1031 and a connecting ring 1032 connected in sequence. The connecting ring 1032 connects the third enclosure 1031 to the interface 20, ensuring the stability and tight fit of the overall structure. The outer surface of the third enclosure 1031 has a plurality of sound-receiving holes 1031A, which are openings for audio signal transmission. The multiple sound-receiving holes 1031A are arranged in a circular pattern at intervals, which helps to provide a uniform audio reception effect.

[0049] The third housing 103 is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material, with no specific limitation. The material can be polycarbonate, acrylic, polyester, or polypropylene, etc. A transparent or semi-transparent housing can showcase the internal circuitry, components, and light source of the device, effectively scattering light to produce a soft, uniform lighting effect and enhance the product's visual appeal.

[0050] When in use, the user plugs the data cable 1000 into the adapter, and it will start working regardless of whether it is charging or not. The user can control the switch of the light emitter 302 via voice commands such as "turn on the light" or "turn off the light." The voice signal is transmitted to the voice receiver 303 through the microphone 1031A. The voice receiver 303 receives the signal and transmits it to the controller, which in turn controls the switch of the light emitter 302. This design can work without relying on phone charging and can control the switch of the light emitter 302 via voice, thus achieving the effect of a night light.

[0051] Compared with existing technologies, by integrating electronic components 304, light emitters 302, and voice devices 303 on the PCB board 30, it is possible to use the device without simply plugging the data cable 1000 into the adapter. This eliminates the inconvenience caused by different device connection states. At the same time, the introduction of voice control allows users to wake up and control the lights in different locations such as the living room and bedroom, making it more convenient to operate the light emitter 302 to emit light, thus improving user comfort and ease of operation.

[0052] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make improvements without departing from the inventive concept of this application, but these improvements all fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, include: A housing assembly having a receiving space, wherein at least a portion of the housing assembly is made transparent or semi-transparent to form a light-transmitting area at the transparent or semi-transparent portion of the housing assembly, and at least a portion of the housing assembly has a sound-receiving hole to form a sound-receiving area at the sound-receiving hole; A PCB board, mounted within the receiving space, comprises: substrate; At least one light emitter is disposed on one side of the substrate to form a light-emitting area at the light emitter, and the light-emitting area is disposed corresponding to the light-transmitting area; At least one speaker is disposed on one side of the substrate to form a speech area at the speaker, and the speech area is disposed corresponding to the sound receiving area; An electronic device disposed on at least one side of the substrate; and an interface connected to the PCB board.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light emitter and the voice transmitter are spaced apart and located on the same side of the substrate.

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the substrate is 0.8 mm to 2 mm, the height of the light emitter from the substrate is 2 mm to 4 mm, the height of the speaker from the substrate is 2 mm to 4 mm, and the heights of the light emitter and the speaker are the same.

4. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing assembly includes a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing; The first housing, the second housing, and the third housing are detachably connected. One end of the second housing is inserted into the first housing, and the other end of the second housing is inserted into the third housing. The first housing and the third housing are seamlessly connected to form a closed receiving space to house the second housing and the PCB within the receiving space; or the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing are integrally formed to form the housing assembly.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first housing includes a connecting portion and a first wrapping portion that are connected to each other. The connecting portion and the first wrapping portion are connected to form a cavity with openings at both ends. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first wrapping portion is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting portion.

6. The connector according to claim 4, wherein the second housing comprises a socket portion, a second wrapping portion, a receiving portion, and an annular portion connected in sequence, the socket portion being inserted into the first wrapping portion, the second wrapping portion covering the connection terminal at one end of the PCB board, the receiving portion covering one side of the substrate, the other side of the substrate where the light emitter and the voice device are disposed being exposed to the receiving portion, and the annular portion covering the connection terminal at the other end of the PCB board.

7. The connector according to claim 4, wherein the second housing is made of plastic material.

8. The connector according to claim 4, wherein the third housing comprises a third wrapping part and a connecting ring connected in sequence, and the outer surface of the third wrapping part is provided with a plurality of sound receiving holes, the plurality of sound receiving holes being arranged in a circular pattern at intervals.

9. The connector according to claim 4, wherein the third housing is made of a transparent or translucent material.

10. A data cable, characterized in that, include: The connector as described in any one of claims 1-9; A wire body, which is connected to the connector.

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