Magnetic attraction data line device, mobile power supply and charger
The magnetic structure allows the data cable to be stacked, solving the problem of data cable tangling, achieving compact storage and convenient use, and reducing size and weight.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520366134.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-03
AI Technical Summary
Conventional data cables lack a storage structure, resulting in tangled messes, affecting their lifespan and making them difficult to retrieve. Furthermore, existing winding components increase the overall size and volume, making them inconvenient to carry.
A magnetic structure is used to create a stacked structure for the data cable. The magnetic structure causes the data cable to deform and form a stacked structure when it is attracted, so that it can be stored without the need for an additional winding component.
It achieves compact storage of data cables, reducing size and weight, making them easy to use, avoiding tangled and messy cables, and improving the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic device accessories, in particular to a magnetic data line device, a mobile power supply and a charger. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the popularity of mobile phones, computers, tablets and various smart devices, data lines for connecting electronic devices, transmitting data and charging have become necessities in life.
[0003] Conventional data lines do not have a storage structure, so the data lines can easily entangle each other without proper storage, which not only affects the service life of the data lines, but also increases the difficulty of use. At present, there are solutions on the market that set up a winding assembly to store data lines to solve the problem of disordered data lines, but the winding assembly itself significantly increases the overall size and volume of the data line, which is inconvenient for users to carry or store in a compact space. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION
[0004] In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present application provides a magnetic data line device, a mobile power supply and a charger.
[0005] The specific technical solutions are as follows:
[0006] A magnetic data line device comprises:
[0007] A housing is formed with an accommodation space, and the accommodation space is in communication with the outside;
[0008] A data line is located in the accommodation space, one end of the data line is arranged on the housing, and the other end of the data line is exposed from the housing;
[0009] Wherein, the data line is provided with one or more magnetic structures, the magnetic structure has an adsorption state and a release state, and the magnetic structure is used to deform the data line and form a stacked structure in the adsorption state.
[0010] In one embodiment, the data line comprises two or more line segments, and adjacent two line segments are close to each other through the magnetic structure, so as to deform the data line and form a stacked structure;
[0011] Wherein, the line segment is in the form of a strip or a ring.
[0012] In one embodiment, the angle between the length direction of the stacked structure and the length direction of the housing is between 0-45°;
[0013] Wherein, the ratio of the length of the stacked structure to the length of the housing is between 30%-100%.
[0014] In one embodiment, the included angle between the width direction of the laminated structure and the width direction of the shell is between 0-45°.
[0015] In one embodiment, the ratio of the width of the laminated structure to the width of the shell is between 5%-70%.
[0016] In one embodiment, the ratio of the projected area of the laminated structure on the shell to the projected area of the shell is between 5%-70%.
[0017] In one embodiment, the data line comprises a wire body and an output connector, the output connector is arranged at the end of the wire body, and two or more wire segments constitute the wire body.
[0018] In one embodiment, in the width direction of the laminated structure, the overlapping degree of the projected pattern of the laminated structure and the projected pattern of the output connector is 0.
[0019] In one embodiment, the magnetic attraction structure comprises a magnetic piece and a magnetic guide piece.
[0020] One of the two adjacent wire segments is provided with the magnetic piece, and the other is provided with the magnetic guide piece, and the magnetic piece and the magnetic guide piece are magnetically connected to make the two adjacent wire segments close to each other.
[0021] In one embodiment, the magnetic attraction structure comprises a first magnetic piece and a second magnetic piece.
[0022] One of the two adjacent wire segments is provided with the first magnetic piece, and the other is provided with the second magnetic piece, and the first magnetic piece and the second magnetic piece are magnetically connected to make the two adjacent wire segments close to each other.
[0023] In one embodiment, the output connector comprises one or more of TYPE-C, MICRO USB and LIGHTNING.
[0024] The mobile power supply comprises a battery and the magnetic attraction data line device of any one of the above embodiments, the battery is arranged in the shell, and the battery is electrically connected with the data line.
[0025] The charger comprises an input connector and the magnetic attraction data line device of any one of the above embodiments, the input connector is arranged on the shell, and the input connector is electrically connected with the data line.
[0026] The present application has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0027] The application provides a magnetic data line device, comprising: a shell, the shell is formed with an accommodation space, and the accommodation space is in communication with the outside; a data line, the data line is located in the accommodation space, one end of the data line is arranged on the shell, and the other end of the data line is exposed from the shell; wherein more than one magnetic attraction structure is arranged on the data line, the magnetic attraction structure has an adsorption state and a release state, and the magnetic attraction structure is used to make the data line deform and form a stacked structure in the adsorption state.
[0028] The application provides a mobile power supply, comprising a battery and the magnetic data line device described above, the battery is arranged in the shell, and the battery is electrically connected with the data line.
[0029] The application provides a charger, comprising an input connector and the magnetic data line device described above, the input connector is arranged on the shell, and the input connector is electrically connected with the data line.
[0030] The application forms a stacked structure for the data line through the magnetic attraction structure, so that the data line is stored without the need of an additional winding assembly, the data line can be stored in the shell in a clever way and closely attached to the shell, the overall structure of the magnetic data line device is compact, and the volume and weight of the magnetic data line device are reduced.
[0031] In addition, the magnetic attraction structure is switched from the adsorption state to the release state by only pulling out the end of the data line exposed from the shell, without the need of rotating or uncoiling (the use mode of the data line stored by the winding assembly), so that the data line is used in a simple and convenient way. After use, the data line can be automatically reset through the magnetic attraction structure, and the problem of cable winding disorder existing in the traditional winding mode is avoided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort.
[0033] Figure 1 Structure diagram of the magnetic data line device provided in the embodiment Figure 1 ;
[0034] Figure 2 Structure diagram of the magnetic data line device provided in the embodiment Figure 2 ;
[0035] Figure 3 Structure diagram of the magnetic data line device provided in the embodiment Figure 3 ;
[0036] Figure 4 Structure diagram of data line provided for the embodiment Figure 1 ;
[0037] Figure 5 Structure diagram of data line provided for the embodiment Figure 2 ;
[0038] Figure 6 Structure diagram of charger provided for the embodiment Figure 1 ;
[0039] Figure 7 Structure diagram of charger provided for the embodiment Figure 2 .
[0040] Reference signs:
[0041] 1 - shell; 2 - data line; 3 - magnetic attraction structure; 4 - battery; 5 - input connector; 11 - containing space; 23 - laminated structure; 24 - wire body; 25 - output connector; 31 - magnetic member; 32 - magnetic conductive member; 33 - first magnetic member; 34 - second magnetic member; 241 - wire segment; X1 - length direction of laminated structure; X2 - length direction of shell; Y1 - width direction of laminated structure; Y2 - width direction of shell; L1 - length of laminated structure; L2 - length of shell; W1 - width of laminated structure; W2 - width of shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0042] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present application will be described more fully. The present application can have various embodiments, and adjustments and changes can be made therein. However, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit various embodiments of the present application to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but the present application should be construed to cover all adjustments, equivalents and / or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of various embodiments of the present application.
[0043] In various embodiments of the present application, the expression "or" or "at least one of A or / and B" includes any combination or all combinations of the listed terms. For example, the expression "A or B" or "at least one of A or / and B" can include A, can include B, or can include both A and B.
[0044] The expressions used in various embodiments of the present application, such as "first", "second", etc., can modify various constituent elements in various embodiments, but can not limit the corresponding constituent elements. For example, the above expressions do not limit the order and / or importance of the elements. The above expressions are only for the purpose of distinguishing one element from other elements. For example, the first user device and the second user device indicate different user devices, although both are user devices. For example, without departing from the scope of various embodiments of the present application, a first element can be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element can be referred to as a first element.
[0045] It should be noted that in the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and defined, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixedly connected, can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanically connected, can be electrically connected; can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0046] In the present application, those skilled in the art need to understand that the terms indicating the orientation or position relationship in the text are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.
[0047] The terms used in various embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit various embodiments of the present application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical terms and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which various embodiments of the present application belong. The terms such as those defined in a commonly used dictionary will be interpreted to have the same meaning as the contextual meaning in the related art and will not be interpreted to have an idealized meaning or an overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in various embodiments of the present application.
[0048] Conventional data cables lack a proper storage structure, making them prone to tangling when not properly organized. This not only shortens the cable's lifespan but also makes them difficult to retrieve. While solutions with cable rewind mechanisms exist to address this issue, these mechanisms significantly increase the overall size and bulk of the cable, making it inconvenient for users to carry or store in tight spaces.
[0049] Based on this, this embodiment provides a magnetic data cable device, such as... Figures 1-7 As shown, the magnetic data cable device includes:
[0050] The shell 1 has a receiving space 11 and the receiving space 11 is connected to the outside.
[0051] Data cable 2 is located inside the housing space 11. One end of data cable 2 is set on the housing 1, and the other end of data cable 2 is exposed outside the housing 1.
[0052] The data cable 2 is provided with one or more magnetic structures 3. The magnetic structures 3 have an adsorption state and a release state. The magnetic structures 3 are used to deform the data cable 2 and form a stacked structure when it is in the adsorption state.
[0053] In this embodiment, the data cable 2 is stacked in a layered structure 23 by the magnetic attraction structure 3, so as to realize the storage of the data cable 2 without the need for an additional winding component. This allows the data cable 2 to be cleverly stored in the housing 1 and closely attached to the housing 1, making the overall structure of the magnetic data cable device compact and helping to reduce the size and weight of the magnetic data cable device.
[0054] Furthermore, this embodiment utilizes an adsorption and folding storage method, allowing users to simply pull out one end of the data cable 2 to expose the housing 1, which switches the magnetic structure 3 from an adsorption state to a release state. This eliminates the need for strenuous rotation or unwinding (as with traditional retractable cable assemblies), making the data cable 2 simple and convenient to use. Moreover, after use, the data cable 2 automatically resets via the magnetic structure 3, avoiding the tangled and messy cable issues associated with traditional retractable cable assemblies.
[0055] Specifically, data cable 2 has input and output functions. The magnetic data cable device can output current through the data cable or input current through the data cable to charge itself.
[0056] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the data line 2 includes two or more line segments 241. Two adjacent line segments 241 are brought close together by a magnetic attraction structure 3, so that the data line 2 is deformed and forms a stacked structure 23. The line segments 241 are strip-shaped or loop-shaped.
[0057] This embodiment folds or rolls the data cable to form a compact stacked structure, which greatly saves storage space for the data cable and helps to reduce the size and weight of the magnetic data cable device.
[0058] In one embodiment, the number of line segments 241 is three or more, and the number of magnetic structures 3 is two or more. This embodiment increases the overall length of the data cable by increasing the number of line segments 241, thereby providing greater flexibility in the use of the data cable and enabling the magnetic data cable device to charge or transmit data over a greater distance.
[0059] In one embodiment, the housing 1 has an inner cavity forming a receiving space 11. By forming a receiving space 11 in the inner cavity of the housing 1, this embodiment provides a relatively enclosed environment for the data cable 2, which helps to prevent the data cable 2 from being subjected to external physical damage, such as wear, tear, or accidental pulling, and helps to extend the service life of the data cable 2.
[0060] In another embodiment, a groove is provided on the housing 1, forming a receiving space 11. This embodiment allows the user to more easily access the data cable from the surface of the housing, improving ease of use. At the same time, it reduces interference from the data cable to other components inside the housing, ensuring the relative independence between the data cable and other components inside the housing, which helps to improve the stability of the device.
[0061] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the magnetic attraction structure 3 includes a magnetic element 31 and a magnetic conductive element 32;
[0062] One of the two adjacent line segments 241 is provided with a magnetic element 31 and the other is provided with a magnetic conductive element 32. The magnetic element 31 and the magnetic conductive element 32 are magnetically connected so that the two adjacent line segments 241 are close to each other.
[0063] Specifically, the magnetic conductive element 32 includes a magnetically conductive metal.
[0064] This embodiment uses a magnetic attraction structure composed of magnetic component 31 and magnetic conductive component 32 to bring two adjacent line segments 241 close to each other and make them in tight contact. The structure is simple, easy to install, and the magnetic attraction structure is inexpensive and economically efficient.
[0065] like Figure 5 As shown, in another embodiment, the magnetic attraction structure 3 includes a first magnetic element 33 and a second magnetic element 34, and the polarities of the first magnetic element 33 and the second magnetic element 34 are opposite.
[0066] One of two adjacent line segments 241 is provided with a first magnetic element 33 and the other is provided with a second magnetic element 34. The first magnetic element 33 and the second magnetic element 34 are magnetically connected so that the two adjacent line segments 241 are close to each other.
[0067] This embodiment uses a magnetic attraction structure composed of a first magnetic component 33 and a second magnetic component 34 to bring two adjacent line segments 241 close together and make them in tight contact. The structure is simple, easy to install, and the magnetic attraction structure is inexpensive and economically efficient.
[0068] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the angle between the length direction X1 of the stacked structure and the length direction X2 of the shell is between 0 and 45°, and the ratio of the length L1 of the stacked structure to the length L2 of the shell is between 30% and 100%.
[0069] Specifically, the length direction X1 of the stacked structure is the extension direction of line segment 241.
[0070] This embodiment increases the length L1 of the stacked structure that can be accommodated on the housing 1 by aligning the length direction X1 of the stacked structure with the length direction X2 of the housing, or by having a small angle between them. This increases the length of a single line segment 241 of the stacked structure 23. Furthermore, it makes the ratio of the length L1 of the stacked structure to the length L2 of the housing larger, thereby increasing the length of the data cable 2 that it can accommodate without changing the overall volume of the magnetic data cable device, thus improving the user experience.
[0071] In one embodiment, the angle between the length direction X1 of the stacked structure and the length direction X2 of the shell is between 0 and 30°.
[0072] In one embodiment, the angle between the length direction X1 of the stacked structure and the length direction X2 of the shell is between 0 and 20°.
[0073] In one embodiment, the angle between the length direction X1 of the stacked structure and the length direction X2 of the shell is between 0 and 10°.
[0074] In one embodiment, the angle between the length direction X1 of the stacked structure and the length direction X2 of the shell is 0 degrees.
[0075] In one embodiment, the cross-section of the shell 1 is rectangular or rectangular, and the ratio of the length L1 of the stacked structure to the length L2 of the shell is between 30% and 70%.
[0076] In one embodiment, the cross-section of the shell 1 is square or near-square, and the ratio of the length L1 of the stacked structure to the length L2 of the shell is between 50% and 100%.
[0077] like Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the angle between the width direction Y1 of the stacked structure and the width direction Y2 of the shell is between 0 and 45°; wherein, the ratio of the width W1 of the stacked structure to the width W2 of the shell is between 5% and 70%.
[0078] Specifically, the width direction Y1 of the stacked structure is the overlap direction of adjacent line segments 241.
[0079] This embodiment optimizes the spatial layout of the housing 1 by aligning the width direction Y1 of the stacked structure with the width direction Y2 of the housing or by having a small angle between them. This ensures that the stacked structure 23 is positioned appropriately on the housing 1, avoiding wasted space. Simultaneously, the ratio of the width W1 of the stacked structure to the width W2 of the housing is small, reducing the overall volume of the stacked structure 23 and providing more space in the housing 1 for the electronic components required by the magnetic data cable device, thus improving the performance of the magnetic data cable device.
[0080] In one embodiment, the angle between the width direction Y1 of the stacked structure and the width direction Y2 of the shell is between 0 and 30°.
[0081] In one embodiment, the angle between the width direction Y1 of the stacked structure and the width direction Y2 of the shell is between 0 and 20°.
[0082] In one embodiment, the angle between the width direction Y1 of the stacked structure and the width direction Y2 of the shell is between 0 and 10°.
[0083] In one embodiment, the angle between the width direction Y1 of the stacked structure and the width direction Y2 of the shell is 0 degrees.
[0084] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in one embodiment, the ratio of the projected area of the stacked structure 23 on the housing 1 to the projected area of the housing 1 is between 5% and 70%.
[0085] This embodiment reduces the volume of the stacked structure 23, providing more housing space 1 for the electronic components required by the magnetic data cable device. For example, it provides more layout and heat dissipation space for key electronic components such as circuit boards, batteries, and processors inside the device, allowing the electronic components to be distributed more reasonably, reducing performance bottlenecks and heat dissipation problems caused by limited space, and helping to improve the performance of the magnetic data cable device.
[0086] In one embodiment, the ratio of the projected area of the stacked structure 23 on the housing 1 to the projected area of the housing 1 is between 15% and 50%.
[0087] In one embodiment, the ratio of the projected area of the stacked structure 23 on the housing 1 to the projected area of the housing 1 is between 15% and 30%.
[0088] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in one embodiment, the data cable 2 includes a cable body 24 and an output connector 25, the output connector 25 being disposed at the end of the cable body 24, and two or more cable segments 241 constituting the cable body 24.
[0089] In the width direction Y1 of the stacked structure, the overlap between the projected pattern of the stacked structure 23 and the projected pattern of the output connector 25 is 0.
[0090] Because the thickness of the data connector is greater than the thickness of the line segment 241, this embodiment exposes the output connector 25 to the stacked structure 23, which helps to reduce the width W1 of the stacked structure, avoids the waste of internal space caused by the thickness of the output connector 25, improves the space utilization of the housing 1, and maintains the compactness of the stacked structure 23 in the folded state.
[0091] In one embodiment, the output connector 25 includes one or more of TYPE-C, MICRO USB, and LIGHTNING. This embodiment improves the compatibility of the magnetic data cable device, making it suitable for older smartphones, Bluetooth headsets, cameras, and other low-power devices, as well as newer mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and devices such as iPhones, iPads, and iPods, thus contributing to a better user experience.
[0092] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment also provides a mobile power supply, including a battery 4 and a magnetic data cable device as described in any of the above embodiments. The battery 4 is disposed inside the housing 1 and is electrically connected to the data cable 2.
[0093] The power bank provided in this embodiment has a data cable 2 that forms a stacked structure 23 through a magnetic structure 3, which enables the data cable 2 to be stored without the need for an additional winding component, thus helping to reduce the size and weight of the power bank.
[0094] Furthermore, the power bank provided in this embodiment utilizes an adsorption and folding storage method, allowing users to quickly release the adsorption between adjacent cable segments 241 by simply pulling out one end of the data cable 2 to expose the housing 1. This eliminates the need for strenuous rotation or unwinding (i.e., the data cable 2 is stored using a winding assembly), making the use of the data cable 2 simple and convenient. Moreover, after use, the data cable 2 can automatically reset via the magnetic structure 3, avoiding the tangled and messy cable problems associated with traditional winding methods.
[0095] like Figures 6-7As shown, this embodiment also provides a charger, including an input connector 5 and the magnetic data cable device described in any of the above embodiments. The input connector 5 is disposed on the housing 1 and is electrically connected to the data cable 2.
[0096] In the charger provided in this embodiment, the data cable 2 of the charger is formed into a stacked structure 23 by the magnetic attraction structure 3, which realizes the storage of the data cable 2 without the need for an additional winding component. This allows the data cable 2 to be cleverly stored inside the charger, making the overall structure of the charger compact and reducing the size and weight of the charger.
[0097] Furthermore, the charger provided in this embodiment uses an adsorption and folding storage method, allowing users to quickly release the adsorption between adjacent cable segments 241 by simply pulling out one end of the data cable 2 to expose the housing 1, without the need for strenuous rotation or unwinding (i.e., the data cable 2 is stored using a winding assembly), making the use of the data cable 2 simple and convenient. Moreover, after use, the data cable 2 can automatically reset via the magnetic structure 3, avoiding the cable tangling and messiness problems associated with traditional winding methods.
[0098] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment and the technical principles employed in this application. Those skilled in the art will understand that this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, although this application has been described in detail through the above embodiments, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Many other equivalent embodiments may be included without departing from the concept of this application, and the scope of this application is determined by the scope of the appended claims.
[0099] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A magnetic data cable device, characterized in that, include: A housing having an accommodating space that is connected to the outside; A data cable, wherein the data cable is located within the receiving space, one end of the data cable is disposed on the housing, and the other end of the data cable protrudes from the housing; The data line is provided with one or more magnetic structures, which have an adsorption state and a release state. The magnetic structures are used to deform the data line and form a stacked structure in the adsorption state.
2. The magnetic data cable device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data line includes two or more segments, and two adjacent segments are brought close to each other by the magnetic attraction structure, so that the data line is deformed and forms a stacked structure. The line segments are either strip-shaped or loop-shaped.
3. The magnetic data cable device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the length direction of the stacked structure and the length direction of the shell is between 0 and 45°. The ratio of the length of the stacked structure to the length of the shell is between 30% and 100%.
4. The magnetic data cable device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the width direction of the stacked structure and the width direction of the shell is between 0 and 45°. The ratio of the width of the stacked structure to the width of the shell is between 5% and 70%.
5. The magnetic data cable device according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, The ratio of the projected area of the stacked structure on the housing to the projected area of the housing is between 5% and 70%.
6. The magnetic data cable device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The data cable includes a cable body and an output connector. The output connector is located at the end of the cable body, and two or more cable segments constitute the cable body. Wherein, in the width direction of the stacked structure, the overlap between the projected pattern of the stacked structure and the projected pattern of the output connector is 0.
7. The magnetic data cable device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The magnetic attraction structure includes a magnetic component and a magnetic conductive component. One of two adjacent line segments is provided with the magnetic component and the other is provided with the magnetic conductive component. The magnetic component and the magnetic conductive component are magnetically connected to bring the two adjacent line segments closer to each other. Alternatively, the magnetic attraction structure includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element; one of two adjacent line segments is provided with the first magnetic element and the other is provided with the second magnetic element, and the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are magnetically connected to bring the two adjacent line segments closer to each other.
8. The magnetic data cable device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The output connector includes one or more of TYPE-C, MICRO USB, and LIGHTNING.
9. A portable power bank, characterized in that, The device includes a battery and a magnetic data cable device according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the battery is disposed within the housing and is electrically connected to the data cable.
10. A charger, characterized in that, The device includes an input connector and a magnetic data cable device according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the input connector is disposed on the housing and is electrically connected to the data cable.