Assembly type adapter
By using an assembled plastic structure and circuit board design, the problem of high cost and low production capacity of existing A to C adapters has been solved, achieving low-cost and high-efficiency interface conversion.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422944985.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-28
AI Technical Summary
The existing A-to-C adapter uses a one-piece injection molding method, which results in high costs and low production capacity.
The circuit board adopts an assembled upper and lower plastic cover structure, which realizes the functions of Type-C female and Type-A male connectors. The interface is formed by the outer shell being fitted onto the plastic structure, which simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces the amount of material used.
It reduced production costs, improved production efficiency, simplified processing technology, and enabled the conversion between Type-C and Type-A interfaces.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to connector technical field especially relates to an assembly type adapter. BACKGROUND
[0002] USB interface has three different appearances of interface, namely Type-A, Type-B and Type-C, wherein, Type-C has two rows of connecting terminals, can realize positive and negative insertion, Type-A is applied widely, the existing data line both ends can be Type-C male head, however for some terminal equipment, for example, computer, notebook computer etc., the female seat interface on it is generally Type-A female seat, at this moment if Type-C male head data line is used to charge or data transmission, then A to C adapter needs to be used.
[0003] The existing A to C adapter generally includes a Type-A male head connector, a Type-C female head connector, a plastic main body and a shell, the Type-A male head connector and a Type-C female head connector are connected together to realize adapter. However, the plastic main body of the existing adapter generally adopts integral injection molding mode, that is, the plastic main body is an integral whole, in this way, the process complexity is increased, the processing cost is higher, for example, the design requirement of the mold is higher, at the same time, the processing time is also increased, so that the production capacity is lower.
[0004] Therefore, the prior art still needs to be improved and developed. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0005] In view of the above deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an assembly type adapter to solve the problem of high cost and low production capacity caused by the integral injection molding mode of the existing A to C adapter.
[0006] The technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:
[0007] An assembly type adapter, comprising:
[0008] A shell;
[0009] A lower plastic cover;
[0010] An upper plastic cover, the lower plastic cover is covered and installed on the upper plastic cover, and a first interface is formed at the end portion;
[0011] A circuit board is arranged between the upper plastic cover and the lower plastic cover, and is used to realize the functions of a Type-C female head and a Type-A male head.
[0012] The shell is arranged on a plastic structure formed by assembling the upper plastic cover and the lower plastic cover, and a second interface is formed at an end of the shell in contact with the lower plastic cover.
[0013] The lower plastic cover is provided with a positioning portion at a middle position thereof, and the upper plastic cover is provided with a positioning hole corresponding to the positioning portion.
[0014] The positioning portion is a circular cone.
[0015] The positioning hole is a circular hole.
[0016] The lower plastic cover is provided with a fixing pin at one end close to the upper plastic cover, and the upper plastic cover is provided with a fixing hole at a position corresponding to the fixing pin.
[0017] The top side of the fixing pin is an inclined surface, and the opening of the fixing hole is an arc surface.
[0018] The lower plastic cover is provided with a clamping portion at two sides thereof, and the upper plastic cover is provided with a clamping hook at a position corresponding to the clamping portion.
[0019] One side of the clamping hook in abutment with the clamping portion is a flat surface, and the other side of the clamping portion is an inclined surface.
[0020] The shell is provided with an elastic piece, and the upper plastic cover is provided with a clamping groove matched with the elastic piece.
[0021] The upper plastic cover and the lower plastic cover form a first accommodating cavity, and the first end of the circuit board is located in the accommodating cavity.
[0022] The utility model provides a kind of assembled adapter, it includes: shell;Lower plastic cover;Upper plastic cover, the lower plastic cover is set on the upper plastic cover, and first interface is formed at end portion;Circuit board, the circuit board cover is installed between the upper plastic cover with the lower plastic cover, and the circuit board is used to realize the function of Type-C female head and Type-A male head;Wherein, the bottom surface of the first end of the circuit board and end surface are provided with first conductive contact piece, the first conductive contact piece is used to realize the function of the contact terminal of Type-C female head, the second end of the circuit board is provided with second conductive contact piece, and the second conductive contact piece is used to realize the function of the contact terminal of Type-A male head;The shell is sleeved on the plastic structure that the lower plastic cover and the upper plastic cover are assembled to form, and second interface is formed at the end portion where the shell and the lower plastic cover contact;The first conductive contact piece is towards the first interface, and the second conductive contact piece is towards the second interface.The plastic structure of the adapter of A to C provided by the utility model adopts the upper plastic cover and lower plastic cover of assembly type, in the production process, plastic cover and lower plastic cover are buckled, relative to the plastic structure of the existing integral injection molding, processing technology is simpler, production flow is also more simplified, so that production cost can be reduced, and production efficiency is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in embodiment or prior art description, obviously, the drawings in the following description only some embodiments of the utility model, for ordinary person in the art, without creative labor, other drawings can also be obtained according to the structure shown in these drawings.
[0024] Figure 1 It is the overall structure schematic diagram of the assembled adapter in the utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 It is the exploded view of the assembled adapter in the utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic diagram of the upper plastic cover in the utility model.
[0027] The marks in the drawings: 1, shell;11, spring;2, lower plastic cover;21, positioning portion;22, fixed pin;23, clamping portion;3, upper plastic cover;31, positioning hole;32, fixed hole;33, hook;34, clamping groove;4, circuit board;41, first end;411, first conductive contact piece;42, second end;421, second conductive contact piece;5, accommodating cavity;6, first interface;7, second interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The utility model provides a kind of assembled adapter, to make the purpose, technical scheme and effect of the utility model more clear, definite, the following with reference to drawing and by example to the utility model further detailed explanation.It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely intended to explain the utility model and not to limit the utility model.
[0029] In the embodiments and the patent application scope, unless the article has special definition in the text, "a", "an", "said" and "the" can also include plural forms.If the description of "first", "second" and the like is involved in the embodiments of the utility model, the description of "first", "second" and the like is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features.Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included at least one feature.
[0030] It should be further understood that the phrase "comprising" used in the specification of the utility model means that the features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components exist, but does not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or their groups.It should be understood that when an element is said to be "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there can be intermediate elements.In addition, "connection" or "coupling" used herein can include wireless connection or wireless coupling.The phrase "and / or" used herein includes all or any unit and all combinations of the associated listed items.
[0031] Those skilled in the art can understand that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as that generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the utility model belongs.It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be understood as having meanings consistent with those in the prior art, and unless specifically defined as here, should not be interpreted with idealized or overly formal meanings.
[0032] In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of ordinary skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and it is not within the protection scope required by the utility model.
[0033] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 3 The utility model provides a kind of assembled adapter's preferred embodiment.
[0034] As Figure 1 With Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the utility model provides a kind of assembled adapter, it includes: shell 1, upper plastic cover 3, lower plastic cover 2 and circuit board 4.The lower plastic cover 2 is installed on the upper plastic cover 3, and first interface 6 is formed at end portion;The circuit board 4 is arranged between the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2, and the circuit board 4 is used to realize the function of Type-C female head and Type-A male head;Wherein, the bottom surface and end surface of the first end 41 of the circuit board 4 are provided with first conductive contact piece 411, and the first conductive contact piece 411 is used to realize the function of the contact terminal of Type-C female head, and the second end 42 of the circuit board 4 is provided with second conductive contact piece 421, and the second conductive contact piece 421 is used to realize the function of the contact terminal of Type-A male head;The shell 1 is sleeved on the plastic structure formed by the lower plastic cover 2 and the upper plastic cover 3, and second interface 7 is formed at the end portion where the shell 1 contacts the lower plastic cover 2;The first conductive contact piece 411 is towards the first interface 6, and the second conductive contact piece 421 is towards the second interface 7.
[0035] Specifically, the adapter is A to C adapter, that is, USB-A interface to USB-C interface conversion can be realized, wherein USB-A interface is male connection interface, and USB-C interface is female connection interface.The upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2 constitute plastic structure, the upper plastic cover 3 is buckled on the lower plastic cover 2, and the circuit board 4 is clamped between the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2.In specific implementation, the first interface 6 is used to realize connection with Type-C male head, and the second interface 7 is used to realize connection with Type-A female head.
[0036] The plate material of the circuit board 4 can replace the structure shape of Type-C female head, and the plate material of the circuit board 4 can also replace the shape structure of Type-A male head, and the first conductive contact piece 411 (i.e. gold finger) on the first end 41 of the circuit board 4 can replace the contact terminal of Type-C female head, and the second conductive contact piece 421 (i.e. gold finger) on the second end 42 of the circuit board 4 can replace the contact terminal of Type-A male head.Therefore, the circuit board 4 can realize the function of Type-C female head and Type-A male head, such as charging function, data transmission function, etc., compared with the existing A to C adapter directly connecting the contact terminal, the material cost can be reduced.Meanwhile, because the plastic structure adopts assembled structure, the use material of the circuit board 4 can also be reduced, so that the cost can be further reduced.
[0037] It can be seen that the plastic structure of the adapter from A to C is assembled by the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2, the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2 are buckled in the production process, compared with the existing plastic structure of one-piece injection molding, the processing technology is simpler, the material consumption can be saved, the production process is also simplified, so that the production cost can be reduced and the production efficiency can be improved.
[0038] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 The upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2 form a containing cavity 5, and the first end 41 of the circuit board 4 is located in the containing cavity 5.
[0039] Specifically, the first end 41 of the circuit board 4 is located in the containing cavity 5 formed by the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2, and the other end of the circuit board 4 is located at one end of the lower plastic cover 2. In order to realize electrical connection between the circuit board 4 and the USB-A female seat of the equipment, the second end 42 of the circuit board 4 is located at one side of the upper plastic cover 3. In a specific application, the Type-C male head data line is inserted into the containing cavity 5 to realize connection with the gold fingers on the first end 41 of the circuit board 4, thereby realizing the conversion from USB-A to Type-C.
[0040] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 And Figure 3 The middle position of the lower plastic cover 2 is provided with a positioning part 21, and the upper plastic cover 3 is provided with a positioning hole 31 corresponding to the positioning part 21.
[0041] Specifically, when the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2 are installed, the positioning part 21 and the positioning hole 31 are positioned to prevent the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2 from being offset when buckled. The circuit board 4 is provided with a corresponding through hole, and the positioning part 21 can pass through the through hole and enter the positioning hole 31.
[0042] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 The positioning part 21 is a circular truncated cone, and the positioning hole 31 is a circular hole, so that the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2 can be quickly positioned.
[0043] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 And Figure 3 The lower plastic cover 2 is provided with a fixing pin 22 near one end of the upper plastic cover 3, and the upper plastic cover 3 is provided with a fixing hole 32 corresponding to the fixing pin 22.
[0044] Specifically, the fixing holes 32 are provided with two and oppositely arranged on the side of the upper plastic cover 3 facing the lower plastic cover 2. When the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2 are installed, the fixing pins 22 on the lower plastic cover 2 are inserted into the fixing holes 32 on the upper plastic cover 3, so as to fix the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2 together, and realize the connection between the surfaces.
[0045] Further, as shown in Figure 2 With Figure 3 The side surface of the top of the fixing pin 22 is a bevel, and the opening of the fixing hole 32 is an arc surface, so that the fixing pin 22 can be conveniently inserted into the fixing hole 32.
[0046] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 With Figure 3 The lower plastic cover 2 is provided with a clamping portion 23 on both sides, and the upper plastic cover 3 is provided with a clamping hook 33 corresponding to the clamping portion 23.
[0047] Specifically, when the upper plastic cover 3 is buckled on the lower plastic cover 2, the clamping hook 33 on the upper plastic cover 3 abuts against the clamping portion 23 on the lower plastic cover 2, so as to prevent the upper plastic cover 3 and the lower plastic cover 2 from being separated.
[0048] Further, the side of the clamping hook 33 abutting against the clamping portion 23 is a plane, and the other side of the clamping portion 23 is a bevel, so that the clamping hook 33 can be conveniently slid into the clamping portion 23 to realize clamping, and is not easy to slide out after the clamping action is completed.
[0049] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 With Figure 2 The shell 1 is provided with a spring sheet 11, and the upper plastic cover 3 is provided with a clamping groove 34 matched with the spring sheet 11.
[0050] Specifically, the spring sheet 11 is provided on the shell 1 in an interval, one end of the spring sheet 11 is suspended, and the upper end surface of the upper plastic cover 3 is provided with a clamping groove 34. When the shell 1 is installed, the shell 1 is slid into the upper plastic cover 3, and the spring sheet 11 can realize the clamping of the shell 1 and the upper plastic cover 3 after being slid into the clamping groove 34, so as to prevent the shell 1 from being separated from the upper plastic cover 3, and enhance the installation stability of the shell 1.
[0051] In summary, the assembled adapter provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0052] The upper plastic cover and the lower plastic cover of the plastic structure are assembled, the upper plastic cover and the lower plastic cover are buckled in the production process, compared with the existing plastic structure formed by integral injection molding, the processing technology is simpler, the material usage can be saved, the production process is also simplified, so that the production cost can be reduced and the production efficiency can be improved;
[0053] The circuit board can realize the functions of a Type-C female head and a Type-A male head, and compared with the existing A-to-C adapter directly connecting the contact terminals, the material cost can be reduced.
[0054] It should be understood that the application of the utility model is not limited to the above examples, and those skilled in the art can improve or transform according to the above description, and all these improvements and transformations shall belong to the protection scope of the utility model claims.
Claims
1. A fabricated adapter, characterized by The utility model relates to a Type-C Type-A dual-purpose connector, which comprises the following parts: A shell; A lower plastic cover; An upper plastic cover, the lower plastic cover is mounted on the upper plastic cover and forms a first interface at the end; A circuit board is arranged between the upper plastic cover and the lower plastic cover, and the circuit board is used to realize the functions of a Type-C female head and a Type-A male head; wherein the bottom surface and the end surface of the first end of the circuit board are provided with a first conductive contact piece, the first conductive contact piece is used to realize the function of a contact terminal of a Type-C female head, the second end of the circuit board is provided with a second conductive contact piece, and the second conductive contact piece is used to realize the function of a contact terminal of a Type-A male head; The shell is sleeved on the plastic structure formed by assembling the lower plastic cover and the upper plastic cover, and a second interface is formed at the end where the shell contacts the lower plastic cover; the first conductive contact piece faces the first interface, and the second conductive contact piece faces the second interface.
2. The fabricated adapter of claim 1, wherein, A positioning part is arranged at the middle position of the lower plastic cover, and the upper plastic cover is provided with a positioning hole corresponding to the positioning part.
3. The fabricated adapter of claim 2, wherein, The positioning part is a circular conical frustum.
4. The fabricated adapter of claim 2, wherein, The positioning hole is a circular hole.
5. The fabricated adapter of claim 1, wherein, A fixing pin is arranged at one end of the lower plastic cover close to the upper plastic cover, and the upper plastic cover is provided with a fixing hole at a position corresponding to the fixing pin.
6. The fabricated adapter of claim 5, wherein, The side surface of the top of the fixing pin is an inclined surface, and the opening of the fixing hole is an arc surface.
7. The fabricated adapter of claim 1, wherein, Clamping parts are arranged at both sides of the lower plastic cover, and the upper plastic cover is provided with a clamping hook at a position corresponding to the clamping parts.
8. The fabricated adapter of claim 7, wherein, One side of the clamping hook and the clamping part is a flat surface, and the other side of the clamping part is an inclined surface.
9. The fabricated adapter of claim 1, wherein, The upper plastic cover is provided with a clamping groove matched with the elastic sheet on the shell.
10. The fabricated adapter of claim 1, wherein, The upper plastic cover and the lower plastic cover form a containing cavity, and the first end of the circuit board is located in the containing cavity.