Multipurpose USB card reader

By designing a combination structure of hinges and a sealed flip cover, the problem of easy leakage of existing USB card reader covers is solved, and dustproof, waterproof protection and portability are improved.

CN223828074UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23GUANGZHOU HOUTONG INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520391531.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The cover parts of existing USB card readers are easily missed or lost, resulting in inconvenience and poor compatibility.

Method used

A multi-purpose USB card reader was designed, which adopts a combination structure of hinge and sealed flip cover. The sealed flip cover is used to achieve dust and water protection, and the plug is supported in the air when not in use. Combined with the cable management channel, it improves portability.

Benefits of technology

It provides effective dust and water protection when not in use, while improving portability and flexibility of use, preventing water from overflowing into the plug, and enhancing connection stability and portability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multipurpose USB card reader, and relates to the technical field of card readers, two sides of a shell body of a shell are respectively provided with a hinge, a turnover hinge of each hinge is connected with a sealing turnover cover opposite to a multipurpose plug, the sealing turnover cover is provided with sealing plugs in one-to-one correspondence with the multipurpose plugs along the direction of a cover plate of the sealing turnover cover, and the sealing plugs are connected with the multipurpose plugs. Turnover buckle grooves are formed in the two sides of a back plate of the shell, and the turnover buckle grooves are formed along the turnover axis of the hinge. According to the design, based on the overturning combination of the hinge and the sealing flip cover, when the card reader is not used, the sealing plugs of the sealing flip cover are squeezed and plugged into the multipurpose plug one by one by utilizing the overturning of the sealing flip cover along the hinge, so that a cover cap type dustproof and waterproof protection function is achieved, and when the card reader is used, the sealing flip cover is overturned downwards by utilizing the overturning of the sealing flip cover along the hinge again, so that the sealing plugs are prevented from being blocked. The multi-purpose plug is exposed and is reversely buckled and clamped into the turning buckle groove, and the sealing plug is used as a supporting foot part, so that an overhead supporting characteristic is achieved, and water spots and the like are prevented from overflowing into the plug.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of card reader, especially a multi-purpose USB card reader. BACKGROUND

[0002] The card reader is an interface device for reading and writing multimedia cards as mobile storage devices in a computer, which is usually connected with USB and can access storage cards of various formats. With the development of technology, the functions and application fields of card readers are continuously expanding, and gradually transforming into a multi-in-one card reader structure, such as the multi-in-one card reader disclosed by China Patent Network (Publication No. CN219533799U). This type of device is provided with a detachable dust cover on one side of the card slot of the card reader main body. When the card reader main body is not in use, the dust cover can be covered to prevent dust from entering the card slot. The dust cover is connected with the card reader main body through a metal mounting groove and a magnet mounting block, and is not easy to lose.

[0003] However, the card reader adopted by the above-mentioned patent and the existing market still has some deficiencies. The cover component used to achieve daily dust protection of the card slot of the card reader is not connected with the card reader main body. When the card reader main body is in use, the disassembled cover component is easy to be missed or lost, and special attention is required during daily use. The integrated adaptation for use is poor. Therefore, the technical personnel in the field provide a multi-purpose USB card reader to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a multi-purpose USB card reader, which solves the problem of inconvenience in daily use of the existing USB card reader raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purposes, the utility model realizes the following technical scheme: a multi-purpose USB card reader, comprising a shell; a card reader body is arranged inside the shell body, and a plurality of multi-purpose plugs are arranged on both sides of the circuit board of the card reader body; the multi-purpose plugs are arranged in the shell and flush with the shell body; hinges are arranged on both sides of the shell body, and a sealing flap opposite to the multi-purpose plugs is connected to the turning page of the hinge; the sealing flap is provided with a sealing plug opposite to the multi-purpose plug along the direction of the cover plate; a flip slot is formed on both sides of the back plate of the shell, and the flip slot is arranged along the turning axis of the hinge; a wire collecting groove is formed in the middle of the back plate of the shell, and a USB wire connected with the card reader body is arranged in the wire collecting groove.

[0006] As a further technical scheme of the utility model: the sealing flap and the sealing plug are made of natural rubber and silicone material.

[0007] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the sealing flip cover and the flip-up groove are interlocked, and the sealing plug and the multi-purpose plug are interlocked.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the take-up groove is a U-shaped groove structure, and the U-shaped corner of the take-up groove is provided with a lead wire opening.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the circuit board of the card reader body is provided with a heat dissipation substrate flush with the outer shell, and the surface of the heat dissipation substrate is provided with at least one set of heat dissipation fins.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model: the shell cover of the outer shell is provided with a heat dissipation window opposite to the heat dissipation substrate.

[0011] This utility model provides a multi-purpose USB card reader, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0012] 1. This USB card reader design utilizes a hinge and a flip-top sealing cover. When the reader is not in use, the sealing cover, by flipping along the hinge, presses the sealing plugs into the multi-purpose plug, providing daily dust and water protection. When the reader is in use, the sealing cover, by flipping along the hinge again, flips the multi-purpose plug downwards, exposing it. Simultaneously, it snaps into the flip-top slot, using the sealing plugs as support legs to provide a suspended support, preventing water from overflowing into the plug in case of accidents. It not only provides excellent integrated dustproof protection but also offers flexible usage and enhanced versatility.

[0013] 2. The USB card reader in this design improves portability by creating a cable management slot at the bottom of the casing that is compatible with the USB cable. When the card reader is not in use, the USB cable can be stored inside the cable management slot. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-purpose USB card reader;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of a multi-purpose USB card reader;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the unfolded use of a multi-purpose USB card reader;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a multi-purpose USB card reader.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Ventilation vent; 3. Multi-purpose plug; 4. Hinge; 5. Sealing flip cover; 51. Sealing plug; 6. Card reader body; 7. Heat dissipation base plate; 71. Heat dissipation fins; 8. Flip-top groove; 9. Cable tray; 91. Cable lead opening; 10. USB cable. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Example 1

[0021] Please see Figures 1-3 This utility model provides a multi-purpose USB card reader technical solution: A multi-purpose USB card reader includes a housing 1, inside which a card reader body 6 is provided, and on both sides of the circuit board of the card reader body 6, there is at least one set of multi-purpose plugs 3. The multi-purpose plugs 3 pass through the housing 1 and are flush with it. On both sides of the housing 1, there are hinges 4, and the flip-out pages of the hinges 4 are connected to sealing flip covers 5 opposite to the multi-purpose plugs 3. The sealing flip covers 5 have sealing plugs 51 that are one-to-one opposite to the multi-purpose plugs 3 along their cover plate direction. When the USB card reader is not in use, by flipping the sealing flip covers 5 upwards along the hinges 4, the sealing plugs 51 on their cover plates are flipped and inserted into the multi-purpose plugs 3 to seal their interface, thereby achieving daily dustproof and waterproof functions and improving the carrying security of the USB card reader.

[0022] As a further embodiment, the sealing flip cover 5 and the flip-out groove 8 are press-fitted together, and the sealing plug 51 and the multi-purpose plug 3 are press-fitted together. Flip-out grooves 8 are provided on both sides of the back plate of the outer shell 1, and the flip-out grooves 8 are arranged along the flip axis of the hinge 4. When using the USB card reader, the sealing flip cover 5 is flipped down along the hinge 4 to expose the multi-purpose plug 3, which serves as the insertion interface for various magnetic cards. At the same time, the sealing flip cover 5 is flipped up and snapped into the flip-out groove 8. The bottom support of its sealing plug 51 serves as a support component, so that the USB card reader is suspended relative to the placement platform to avoid water stains or other substances from overflowing into the plug in case of accidents.

[0023] It should be noted that both the sealing flip cover 5 and the sealing plug 51 are made of natural rubber or silicone. By making the sealing flip cover 5 and the sealing plug 51 as elastic materials, when the sealing plug 51 and the multi-purpose plug 3, and the sealing flip cover 5 and the flip groove 8 are interlocked, they maintain a stable elastic engagement state, which improves the connection stability and avoids damage to the connector.

[0024] Example 2

[0025] Please see Figures 2-3 This embodiment further explains Example 1. A cable tray 9 is provided in the middle of the back panel of the outer casing 1, and a USB cable 10 connected to the card reader body 6 is provided inside the cable tray 9. The cable tray 9 has a U-shaped groove structure, and a lead wire opening 91 is provided at the U-shaped corner of the cable tray 9. By providing a cable tray 9 adapted to the USB cable 10 on the back panel of the outer casing 1, when the USB card reader is not in use, the USB cable 10 can be stored in the cable tray 9, which can reduce the space occupied by the USB card reader and improve portability. The lead wire opening 91 can also serve as the lead wire opening of the USB cable 10.

[0026] Example 3

[0027] Please see Figures 1-4 This embodiment further illustrates other embodiments: a heat dissipation substrate 7 is provided above the circuit board of the card reader body 6, which is flush with and opposite to the outer shell 1. The surface of the heat dissipation substrate 7 is provided with at least one set of heat dissipation fins 71. The shell cover of the outer shell 1 is provided with a heat dissipation window 2 opposite to the heat dissipation substrate 7. By providing the heat dissipation substrate 7 on the card reader body 6 and providing heat dissipation fins 71 on the heat dissipation substrate 7, the mechanical heat generated by the USB card reader during daily operation can be conducted and transferred, and dissipated to the outside through the heat dissipation window 2, thereby improving the safe use of the USB card reader.

[0028] Furthermore, the heat dissipation substrate 7 and the heat dissipation window 2 are bonded together with epoxy resin or other adhesives in advance to seal the heat dissipation window area. Even if external water splashes into the heat dissipation window 2, the sealing of the heat dissipation substrate 7 can provide good waterproof protection.

[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model are implemented according to conventional methods in the art, unless otherwise specified or limited.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose USB card reader, characterized in that, Includes the outer casing (1); The card reader body (6) is provided inside the outer shell (1), and the circuit board of the card reader body (6) is provided with at least one set of multi-purpose plugs (3) on both sides. The multi-purpose plugs (3) pass through the outer shell (1) and are flush with it. The outer shell (1) has hinges (4) on both sides, and the hinges (4) are connected to a sealing cover (5) opposite to the multi-purpose plug (3). The sealing cover (5) has a sealing plug (51) opposite to the multi-purpose plug (3) along its cover plate direction. The back panel of the outer shell (1) is provided with flip-up grooves (8) on both sides, and the flip-up grooves (8) are arranged along the flip axis of the hinge (4). The back panel of the outer casing (1) has a cable tray (9) in the middle, and the inside of the cable tray (9) is provided with a USB cable (10) connected to the card reader body (6).

2. A multi-purpose USB card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the sealing flip cover (5) and the sealing plug (51) are made of natural rubber or silicone.

3. A multi-purpose USB card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing flip cover (5) and the flip groove (8) are interlocked, and the sealing plug (51) and the multi-purpose plug (3) are interlocked.

4. A multi-purpose USB card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The take-up groove (9) is a U-shaped groove structure, and the U-shaped corner of the take-up groove (9) is provided with a lead wire opening (91).

5. A multi-purpose USB card reader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card reader body (6) has a heat dissipation substrate (7) on its upper part, which is flush with the outer shell (1), and the heat dissipation substrate (7) has at least one set of heat dissipation fins (71) arranged on its surface.

6. A multi-purpose USB card reader according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer shell (1) has a heat dissipation window (2) opposite to the heat dissipation base plate (7).

Citation Information

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    CN219533799U