Simple and convenient connecting device for external equipment of computer

By designing a connection device with a cover and baffle, the problem of USB interface contamination was solved, the interface was protected and secured, the service life was extended, and the normal operation of the device was ensured.

CN224153662UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21QINGDAO TECHCAL UNIV QINDAO COLLEGE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO TECHCAL UNIV QINDAO COLLEGE
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

USB ports in common computer peripherals are easily contaminated by dust, debris, and chemicals when not in use, leading to interface corrosion and poor connection, affecting their lifespan and normal use.

Method used

A connection device was designed, comprising a junction box, wires, connector blocks, a cover, a USB interface frame, a U-shaped frame, and a baffle. The cover and baffle protect the USB interface, the device is fixed to the desktop using a suction cup, and the device is easily disassembled and moved using a pull ring and a return spring.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents dust and chemicals from entering the USB interface, extends the lifespan of the connected device, and prevents it from falling, ensuring normal device operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a simple and convenient connecting device for external equipment of a computer, which comprises a wiring board, a wire is fixedly connected to the center of the outer wall of one side of the wiring board, a wiring block is fixedly connected to the tail end of the wire, a blocking cover is sleeved at one end of the outer wall of the wiring block, and a plurality of groups of USB interface frames penetrate through the front end of the wiring board. The front end of the USB interface frame is fixedly connected with a U-shaped frame, the inner wall of the U-shaped frame is slidably connected with a U-shaped frame, and the front end of the U-shaped frame is fixedly connected with a baffle; according to the connecting device, the interface of the wiring block can be shielded and protected by arranging the shielding cover, and the USB interface frame can be shielded by arranging the baffle plate, so that dust, sundries or chemical substances in external air are prevented from entering the USB interface frame, the service life of the whole connecting device is prolonged, and meanwhile, normal use of computer external equipment is also facilitated; by arranging the suction cups, the whole connecting device can be fixed to a table top, and therefore the situation that the connecting device is collided and falls off is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connection device technology, and in particular to a simple connection device for computer peripherals. Background Technology

[0002] There are various tools for connecting computer peripherals. USB cables are one of the most common tools for connecting computers to external devices. They support data transfer and power supply and are widely used to connect mice, keyboards, printers, storage devices, etc. USB cables are plug-and-play, making it convenient for users to quickly connect and disconnect devices. HDMI cables are mainly used to transmit high-definition video and audio signals. They support high-quality digital signal transmission and are often used to connect devices such as TVs, monitors, Blu-ray players, game consoles, and personal computers to obtain better audio-visual effects.

[0003] The following problems exist: USB ports in common computer peripherals are exposed when not in use, making them susceptible to contamination from dust, debris, and chemicals in the air. Long-term exposure may lead to corrosion of the port or poor connection, which not only affects the lifespan of the entire connection device but also delays the normal use of the computer peripheral. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0006] A simple connection device for a computer peripheral includes a power strip. A wire is fixedly connected to the center of one outer wall of the power strip, and a connector block is fixedly connected to the end of the wire. A cover is sleeved on one end of the outer wall of the connector block. Multiple USB interface frames pass through the front end of the power strip. A U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the front end of the USB interface frame. A U-shaped side frame is slidably connected to the inner wall of each U-shaped frame, and a baffle is fixedly connected to the front end of each U-shaped side frame.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The bottom of the outer walls on both sides of the terminal block is fixedly connected to a base, and support columns are installed at both ends of the opposite sides of the two sets of bases. The bottom surface of the base and the bottom surface of the terminal block are both set on the same horizontal plane.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] Each support column has a suction cup fixedly connected to its bottom, and each suction cup has a pull ring fixedly connected to its top end.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The inner wall of the U-shaped frame is provided with grooves on both sides, and limit strips are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall at the opening of the groove.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] Both sides of the inner wall of the slide are fixedly connected to slide rods, one end of the outer wall of each slide rod is slidably connected to a slider, and the other end of the outer wall of each slide rod is sleeved with a return spring. The sliders are all located directly below the return springs.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] Both sets of sliders have slide bars fixedly connected to their opposite surfaces, and the outer walls of both sides of the slide bars are slidably connected to the opposite surfaces of the two sets of limiting strips.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The opposing surfaces of both sets of sliders are fixedly connected to the outer walls of both sides of the U-shaped frame, and a pull plate is fixedly connected to the top of each U-shaped frame.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] (1) By setting a cover, the interface of the connector block can be shielded and protected. By setting a baffle, the USB interface frame can be shielded, thereby preventing dust, debris or chemicals in the outside air from entering the USB interface frame. This not only improves the service life of the entire connection device, but also facilitates the normal use of computer peripherals.

[0021] (2) By setting a suction cup, the entire connecting device can be fixed on the table, thus preventing the connecting device from falling off due to collision. By setting a pull ring, the user can hook the pull ring with their finger and lift it upwards. Then, one corner of the suction cup will be lifted up, and outside air will rush into the suction cup. Finally, the entire connecting device can be disassembled or moved. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention.

[0024] The correspondence between the labels and component names in the attached figures is as follows:

[0025] 1. Terminal block; 2. Base; 3. Support column; 4. Suction cup; 5. Pull ring; 6. Wire; 7. Terminal block; 8. Cover; 9. USB interface frame; 10. U-shaped frame; 11. Slide groove; 12. Limiting strip; 13. Slide rod; 14. Slider; 15. Return spring; 16. Slide bar; 17. U-shaped frame; 18. Pull plate; 19. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments. The present invention provides the following embodiments.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-2 This utility model provides an embodiment of a simple connection device for a computer peripheral, including a terminal block 1. Bases 2 are fixedly connected to the bottom of both outer walls of the terminal block 1. Support columns 3 are installed at both ends of opposite sides of the two sets of bases 2. Suction cups 4 are fixedly connected to the bottom of each support column 3. By setting the suction cups 4, the entire connection device can be fixed on the desktop, thus preventing the connection device from falling due to collision. A pull ring 5 is fixedly connected to the top of each suction cup 4. By setting the pull ring 5, the user can hook the pull ring 5 with their finger and lift it upwards. Then, one corner of the suction cup 4 will be lifted, allowing outside air to rush into the suction cup 4. Finally, the entire connection device can be disassembled or moved. A wire 6 is fixedly connected to the center of one outer wall of the terminal block 1. A connector block 7 is fixedly connected to the end of the wire 6. A cover 8 is sleeved on one end of the outer wall of the connector block 7. By setting the cover 8, the interface of the connector block 7 can be shielded and protected.

[0030] Multiple USB interface frames 9 pass through the front end of the connector board 1. A U-shaped frame 10 is fixedly connected to the front end of the USB interface frame 9. Slide grooves 11 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 10. Limiting strips 12 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the slide groove 11 opening. Slide rods 13 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the slide groove 11. A slider 14 is slidably connected to one end of the outer wall of the slide rod 13. A return spring 15 is sleeved on the other end of the outer wall of the slide rod 13. The slider 14 is located directly below the return spring 15. The return spring 15 can push the slider 14 downward. Slide strips 16 are fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the two sets of sliders 14. The outer walls of both sides of the slide strips 16 are slidably connected to the opposite surfaces of the two sets of limiting strips 12. A U-shaped frame 17 is fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the two sets of slide strips 16. A pull plate 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the U-shaped frame 17.

[0031] Each U-shaped frame 17 has a baffle 19 fixedly connected to its front end. By setting the baffle 19, the USB interface frame 9 can be covered, thereby preventing dust, debris or chemicals in the outside air from entering the USB interface frame 9. By setting the pull plate 18, the user can easily pull the baffle 19 upward, at which point the USB interface frame 9 will be exposed. After the user's finger is removed from the pull plate 18, the reset spring 15 will immediately push the slider 14 downward, and at the same time the baffle 19 will also slide downward to cover the USB interface frame 9.

[0032] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A simple connection device for external devices of a computer, comprising a patch panel (1), characterized in that: A wire (6) is fixedly connected to the center of one side outer wall of the terminal block (1). A terminal block (7) is fixedly connected to the end of the wire (6). A cover (8) is sleeved on one end of the outer wall of the terminal block (7). Multiple USB interface frames (9) pass through the front end of the terminal block (1). A U-shaped frame (10) is fixedly connected to the front end of the USB interface frame (9). A U-shaped frame (17) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame (10). A baffle (19) is fixedly connected to the front end of the U-shaped frame (17).

2. A simple connecting device for external devices of a computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer walls on both sides of the terminal block (1) is fixedly connected to a base (2). Support columns (3) are installed at both ends of the opposite sides of the two sets of bases (2). The bottom surface of the base (2) and the bottom surface of the terminal block (1) are both set on the same horizontal plane.

3. A simple connection device for external devices of a computer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of each support column (3) is fixedly connected to a suction cup (4), and the top end of each suction cup (4) is fixedly connected to a pull ring (5).

4. The easy connection apparatus of an external device of a computer according to claim 1, wherein: The inner walls of the U-shaped frame (10) are provided with grooves (11) on both sides, and limit strips (12) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner walls at the opening of the grooves (11).

5. A simple connection device for external devices of a computer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner walls of the slide groove (11) are fixedly connected to slide rods (13) on both sides. A slider (14) is slidably connected to one end of the outer wall of the slide rod (13). A return spring (15) is sleeved on the other end of the outer wall of the slide rod (13). The slider (14) is located directly below the return spring (15).

6. A simple connection device for external devices of a computer according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both sets of sliders (14) have sliders (16) fixedly connected to their opposite surfaces, and the outer walls of both sides of the sliders (16) are slidably connected to the opposite surfaces of the two sets of limiting strips (12).

7. A simple connection device for external devices of a computer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The opposing surfaces of the two sets of sliders (16) are fixedly connected to the outer walls of both sides of the U-shaped frame (17), and the top of the U-shaped frame (17) is fixedly connected to a pull plate (18).