Data line connector and data line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment accessories, in particular to a data line connector and a data line, the data line connector comprises a connector part, and the connector part comprises a first shell, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and a data connector; the PCB comprises a middle part, a first plate structure, a second plate structure and a rotating plate provided with a terminal ring group; the connecting part comprises a second shell provided with an accommodating groove and a terminal pin group; the connector part is rotationally connected with the connecting part; the rotating plate is contained in the containing groove, and the terminal pin set abuts against the terminal ring set and is electrically connected with the terminal ring set. Through the arrangement of the first board structure and the second board structure, the circuit structure of the PCB is arranged on the two board structures, thereby facilitating the reduction of the length of the board body of the PCB, shortening the length of the data line connector, facilitating the reduction of the influence of a slight external force on the data line connector during the normal use, and avoiding the accidental loosening of the data line connector. The utility model also provides a data line comprising the data line connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic device accessories technology, and in particular to a data cable connector and a data cable. Background Technology

[0002] To improve the convenience of using data cables, data cables with rotatable connectors have been developed. However, existing rotatable data cables are limited by the relatively long size of the connector itself, making it easy for the connector to detach due to external force during use. This results in frequent data cable detachment and affects the normal charging function of the data cable. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problem that the data cable connector of existing rotatable data cables is too long, making it easy for the connector to be pulled off by external force, this utility model provides a data cable connector and a data cable.

[0004] The present invention provides a data cable connector that solves the technical problem by providing a connector portion, the connector portion including a first housing, a PCB board disposed within the first housing, and a data connector electrically connected to the PCB board and partially extending out of the first housing; the PCB board including a middle portion and a first board structure and a second board structure located on both sides of the middle portion in a first direction; the PCB board further including a rotating plate, the rotating plate and the data connector being located on both sides of the middle portion in a second direction, the first direction and the second direction being perpendicular; the rotating plate extending out of the first housing, and a terminal ring assembly being provided on at least one side of the rotating plate;

[0005] The connecting part includes a second housing and a terminal pin assembly disposed within the second housing. The second housing has a receiving groove corresponding to the rotating plate, and the terminal pin assembly is partially exposed on the inner wall of the receiving groove.

[0006] The connector and the connecting part are rotatably connected; the rotating plate is housed in the receiving groove, and the terminal pin group abuts against the terminal ring group and is electrically connected to it.

[0007] Preferably, the centerline of the rotating plate in the second direction coincides with the centerline of the PCB board in the second direction; the widths of the first board structure and the second board structure are equal.

[0008] Preferably, the width of the middle portion is between 6 mm and 6.5 mm, the width of the first plate structure and the second plate structure is between 5 mm and 5.5 mm, and the length of the rotating plate is between 6.5 mm and 7.5 mm.

[0009] Preferably, when the center line of the connector in the second direction coincides with the center line of the connecting part in the second direction, the connector is in the initial state. The connector in the initial state rotates clockwise or counterclockwise along the rotating plate, and the rotation angle range is 0°-90°.

[0010] Preferably, the first housing has two parallel fixing members on the side through which the rotating plate protrudes, and the two fixing members define a connection space, with the rotating plate located in the connection space;

[0011] The connecting part includes a rotating shaft; a through hole is provided on the rotating plate, each of the fixing members has a first rotating shaft hole corresponding to the through hole, and the second housing has a second rotating shaft hole corresponding to the first rotating shaft hole; the rotating shaft passes through the through hole, the first rotating shaft hole and the second rotating shaft hole.

[0012] Preferably, the width of the rotating plate is equal to the width of the connecting portion.

[0013] Preferably, the terminal ring assembly includes at least two concentric terminal rings; the terminal pin assembly is located on opposite sides of the rotating plate, and the terminal pin assembly includes at least four terminal pins; each terminal pin abuts against and is electrically connected to the corresponding terminal ring.

[0014] Preferably, the data connector includes a pin and an adsorption sleeve, the pin being electrically connected to the PCB board, and the adsorption sleeve sleeved over the pin;

[0015] The ejector pin, the adsorption sleeve, and the PCB board are fixedly connected.

[0016] Preferably, there is a gap between the PCB board and the inner wall of the first housing on all four sides, and the gap is filled with an injection molding layer.

[0017] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model also provides a data cable, which includes a cable body and a data cable connector as described above. The data cable connector is disposed at one end of the cable body and is electrically connected to the cable body.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the data cable connector and data cable of this utility model have the following advantages:

[0019] 1. The data cable connector of this utility model includes a connector portion, which includes a first housing, a PCB board disposed within the first housing, and a data connector electrically connected to the PCB board and partially extending through the first housing. The PCB board includes a middle portion and a first board structure and a second board structure located on both sides of the middle portion in a first direction. The PCB board also includes a rotating plate, which and the data connector are located on both sides of the middle portion in a second direction, with the first and second directions perpendicular to each other. The rotating plate extends through the first housing, and a terminal ring assembly is provided on at least one side of the rotating plate. The data cable connector also includes a connecting portion, which includes a second housing and a terminal pin assembly disposed within the second housing. The second housing has a receiving groove corresponding to the rotating plate, and the terminal pin assembly is partially exposed on the inner wall of the receiving groove. The connector portion and the connecting portion are rotatably connected. The rotating plate is received in the receiving groove, and the terminal pin assembly abuts against and is electrically connected to the terminal ring assembly. By setting up the first board structure and the second board structure, the circuit structure of the PCB board is set on the two board structures. This allows the PCB board to reduce its length while ensuring the integrity of the circuit structure. As a result, the data cable connector can be shortened, which helps to reduce the impact of slight external force pulling or shaking on the data cable connector during normal use and avoids accidental loosening of the data cable connector.

[0020] 2. The centerline of the rotating plate in this invention coincides with the centerline of the PCB board in the second direction; the widths of the first and second plate structures are equal. By aligning the centerlines of the rotating plate and the PCB board in the second direction, the two plates are aligned, and the rotation axis of the joint is located on the centerline of the PCB board. Simultaneously, the equal width of the two plate structures facilitates the symmetrical distribution of the PCB board's weight on both sides of the rotation axis, ensuring the joint remains balanced during rotation and preventing wobbling due to center of gravity shift, thus improving the stability of the joint during rotation.

[0021] 3. The width of the middle part of this utility model ranges from 6mm to 6.5mm, the width of the first plate structure and the second plate structure ranges from 5mm to 5.5mm, and the length of the rotating plate ranges from 6.5mm to 7.5mm. By limiting the size range of each part of the PCB board, the PCB board matches the connecting part in shape and weight, which is beneficial for the PCB board to rotate relative to the connecting part.

[0022] 4. When the center line of the connector in the second direction coincides with the center line of the connecting part in the second direction, the connector is in its initial state. In the initial state, the connector rotates clockwise or counterclockwise along the rotating plate, with a rotation angle range of 0°-90°. By limiting the rotatable angle range of the connector, excessive rotation of the connector prevents the terminal pin assembly from contacting the part of the rotating plate without a terminal ring assembly, thus preventing accidental disconnection of the electrical connection between the connector and the connecting part, greatly improving the reliability of the data cable connector.

[0023] 5. The first housing of this utility model has two parallel fixing members on the side through which the rotating plate protrudes, defining a connection space between the two fixing members, with the rotating plate located in the connection space; the connecting part includes a rotating shaft; a through hole is formed in the rotating plate, and each fixing member has a first rotating shaft hole corresponding to the through hole, while the second housing has a second rotating shaft hole corresponding to the first rotating shaft hole; the rotating shaft passes through the through hole, the first rotating shaft hole, and the second rotating shaft hole. By setting the fixing members, the force acting on the rotating plate when the joint rotates is distributed to the fixing members, thereby preventing the rotating plate from being damaged by excessive external pressure, protecting the rotating plate structure, and extending the service life of the rotating plate.

[0024] 6. The width of the rotating plate in this utility model is equal to the width of the connecting part. This width-matching design between the rotating plate and the connecting part avoids limiting the rotation angle range of the rotating plate due to the size of the connecting part, effectively increasing the maximum rotation angle of the joint and greatly improving its usability.

[0025] 7. The terminal ring assembly of this utility model includes at least two concentric terminal rings; the terminal pin assembly is located on opposite sides of the rotating plate, and includes at least four terminal pins; each terminal pin abuts against and is electrically connected to the corresponding terminal ring. By setting the terminal pin assemblies on opposite sides of the rotating plate, the terminal pin assemblies abut against and clamp the rotating plate, improving the stability of the electrical connection between the terminal pin assemblies and the terminal ring assemblies.

[0026] 8. The data connector of this utility model includes a ejector pin and an adsorption sleeve. The ejector pin is electrically connected to the PCB board, and the adsorption sleeve sleeves the ejector pin. The ejector pin, the adsorption sleeve, and the PCB board are fixedly connected. By fixing the ejector pin, the adsorption sleeve, and the PCB board into one unit, the connection tightness between the three is enhanced, avoiding the situation where the solder joint between the ejector pin and the PCB board becomes loose due to the shaking of the ejector pin when the data cable connector is plugged into and unplugged to connect to external electronic devices, thus improving the stability of the electrical connection between the data connector and the PCB board.

[0027] 9. In this utility model, there are gaps between the PCB board and the inner wall of the first housing on all four sides, and the gaps are filled with injection molding layer. By designing gaps between the PCB board and the first housing, direct contact between the PCB board and the first housing is avoided, effectively reducing the possibility of collisions between the first housing and the PCB board and preventing damage to the PCB board.

[0028] 10. This utility model also provides a data cable, including a cable body and a data cable connector. The data cable connector is disposed at one end of the cable body and electrically connected to the cable body, and has the same beneficial effects as the data cable connector described above, which will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the data cable connector provided in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the data cable connector provided in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the data cable connector provided in the first embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0033] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the data cable connector provided in the first embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0034] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the data cable provided in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0036] 1. Data cable connector; 2. Connector part; 3. Connecting part; 4. Data cable;

[0037] 21. First housing; 22. Data connector; 23. PCB board; 24. Injection molding layer; 31. Second housing; 32. Shaft; 33. Terminal pin assembly; 41. Cable; 42. Second connector;

[0038] 211. Fixing component; 221. Ejector pin; 222. Adsorption sleeve; 231. Middle part; 232. First plate structure; 233. Second plate structure; 234. Rotating plate; 311. Receiving groove; 312. Second rotating shaft hole; 331. Terminal pin;

[0039] 2111, Connection space; 2112, First pivot hole; 2341, Terminal ring assembly; 2342, Terminal ring; 2343, Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model.

[0041] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0042] In this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0043] Furthermore, in addition to indicating direction or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] Please see Figures 1-3 The first embodiment of this utility model provides a data cable connector 1, including a connector portion 2. The connector portion 2 includes a first housing 21, a PCB board 23 disposed within the first housing 21, and a data connector head 22 electrically connected to the PCB board 23 and partially extending out of the first housing 21. The PCB board 23 includes a middle portion 231 and a first board structure 232 and a second board structure 233 located on both sides of the middle portion 231 in a first direction. The PCB board 23 also includes a rotating plate 234, with the rotating plate 234 and the data connector head 22 located on both sides of the middle portion 231 in a second direction. The rotating plate 234 extends through the first housing 21 and is provided with a terminal ring assembly 2341 on at least one side of the rotating plate 234. The data cable connector 1 also includes a connecting part 3, which includes a second housing 31 and a terminal pin assembly 33 disposed in the second housing 31. The second housing 31 is provided with a receiving groove 311 corresponding to the rotating plate 234, and the terminal pin assembly 33 is partially exposed on the inner wall of the receiving groove 311. The connector part 2 and the connecting part 3 are rotatably connected. The rotating plate 234 is received in the receiving groove 311, and the terminal pin assembly 33 abuts against the terminal ring assembly 2341 and is electrically connected to it.

[0046] For details, please refer to further information. Figure 3 In this embodiment, the first direction is the direction that is on the same straight line as the long side of the PCB board 23, and the second direction is the direction that is on the same straight line as the short side of the PCB board 23.

[0047] More specifically, in this embodiment, the rotating plate 234 is provided with a terminal ring assembly 2341 on only one side.

[0048] Understandably, the terminal pin assembly 33 protrudes towards the rotating plate 234, thereby abutting against the terminal ring assembly 2341; when the connector 2 rotates relative to the connecting part 3, the PCB board 23 rotates together with the connector 2, causing the rotating plate 234 to rotate relative to the terminal pin assembly 33; during rotation, the terminal pin assembly 33 slides on the terminal ring assembly 2341, and the two maintain an electrical connection.

[0049] Understandably, the data connector 22 can be one of a Type-C connector, a USB connector, a Lightning connector, or a MagSafe connector; specifically, in this embodiment, the data connector 22 is a MagSafe connector.

[0050] When the data cable connector 1 is subjected to slight pulling or shaking during normal use, if the length of the data cable connector 1 is large, the distance between the connection point of the data cable connector 1 and the external device and the point of force application is large, and the corresponding rotational force is also large. As a result, the data cable connector 1 is easy to fall off due to small external pulling or shaking, which affects the user's experience.

[0051] Understandably, the circuit structure on the PCB board 23 is distributed on the first board structure 232 and the second board structure 233. When the length of the first board structure 232 and the second board structure 233 is extended, the area on the PCB board 23 in the width direction where the circuit structure can be set increases, thereby effectively reducing the minimum length dimension that the PCB board 23 needs to be manufactured. This makes it easier for the data cable connector 1 to achieve a smaller length dimension during manufacturing, thereby avoiding the situation where the data cable connector 1 is easily affected by external forces and accidentally falls off during use, and greatly improving the usability of the data cable connector 1.

[0052] Furthermore, the center line of the rotating plate 234 in the second direction coincides with the center line of the PCB board 23 in the second direction; the widths of the first board structure 232 and the second board structure 233 are equal.

[0053] Understandably, when the center line of the rotating plate 234 in the second direction coincides with the center line of the PCB board 23 in the second direction, the rotating plate 234 is positioned at the very center of the PCB board 23 and aligned with it. Since the rotation axis of the rotating plate 234 is the same as the rotation axis of the connector 2, the rotation axis of the connector 2 is located on the center line of the PCB board in the second direction, which is beneficial for the connector 2 to rotate to either side.

[0054] Understandably, since the widths of the first board structure 232 and the second board structure 233 are equal, that is, the lever arms from the middle part 231 to both ends of the PCB board 23 are equal, it is beneficial for the weight on both sides of the PCB board 23 to be symmetrically distributed relative to the axis of rotation, avoiding the PCB board 23's center of gravity from shifting and causing swaying. This makes it easier for the joint part 2 to maintain balance during the rotation of the connecting part 3, greatly improving the functional stability of the joint part 2.

[0055] Furthermore, the width of the middle portion 231 is between 6 mm and 6.5 mm, the width of the first plate structure 232 and the second plate structure 233 is between 5 mm and 5.5 mm, and the length of the rotating plate 234 is between 6.5 mm and 7.5 mm.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, the width of the middle portion 231 is 6.3mm, the width of the first plate structure 232 and the second plate structure 233 is 5.35mm, and the length of the rotating plate 234 is 6.9mm.

[0057] Understandably, the dimensions of the middle part 231, the first board structure 232, the second board structure 233 and the rotating plate 234 affect the size and weight distribution of the PCB board 23; when the dimensions of the above structures are preferably within the above range, the PCB board 23 is more conducive to the matching of the joint 2 and the connecting part 3 and to rotation in terms of shape and weight distribution.

[0058] Please see Figures 1-4 Furthermore, when the center line of the connector 2 in the second direction coincides with the center line of the connecting part 3 in the second direction, the connector 2 is in the initial state. The connector 2 in the initial state rotates clockwise or counterclockwise along the rotating plate 234, and the rotation angle range is 0°-90°.

[0059] Understandably, when the connector 2 rotates through a certain angle from its initial state, the end of the first housing 21 that is close to the second housing 31 comes into contact with the second housing 31, at which point the angle through which the connector 2 has rotated reaches the maximum rotation angle of 90°.

[0060] Since the terminal ring assembly 2341 needs to be connected to the circuit structure on the PCB board 23, the terminal ring assembly 2341 has a notch at one end near the middle part 231; during the rotation of the connector 2, the terminal pin assembly 33 slides on the terminal ring assembly 2341. If the rotation angle of the connector 2 is too large, the terminal pin assembly 33 may move out of the terminal ring assembly 2341, and the electrical connection between the two will be broken.

[0061] Understandably, the contact relationship between the first housing 21 and the second housing 31 limits the maximum rotation angle of the connector 2, thereby limiting the sliding range of the terminal pin group 33 on the terminal ring group 2341. This ensures that the terminal pin group 33 always maintains an electrical connection with the terminal ring group 2341, effectively preventing the electrical connection between the connector 2 and the connector 3 from being disconnected due to excessive rotation, and greatly improving the reliability of the data cable connector 1.

[0062] Furthermore, the first housing 21 has two parallel fasteners 211 on the side through which the rotating plate 234 protrudes, and the two fasteners 211 define a connecting space 2111 between them. The rotating plate 234 is located in the connecting space 2111. The connecting part 3 includes a rotating shaft 32. A through hole 2343 is provided on the rotating plate 234. Each fastener 211 has a first rotating shaft hole 2112 corresponding to the through hole 2343. The second housing 31 has a second rotating shaft hole 312 corresponding to the first rotating shaft hole 2112. The rotating shaft 32 passes through the through hole 2343, the first rotating shaft hole 2112 and the second rotating shaft hole 312.

[0063] Understandably, when the joint 2 rotates relative to the connecting part 3, the fixing member 211 and the rotating shaft 32 make the fixing member 211 the connection point of the joint 2 other than the rotating plate 234 that contacts the connecting part 3, thus dispersing the force on the rotating plate 234, preventing the rotating plate 234 from being damaged by excessive force during rotation, thereby protecting the structure of the rotating plate 234 and extending the service life of the rotating plate 234.

[0064] Furthermore, the width of the rotating plate 234 is equal to the width of the connecting part 3.

[0065] Understandably, when the width of the rotating plate 234 is greater than or less than the width of the connecting part 3, since the position of the rotating shaft 32 is fixed and the PCB board 23 is provided with the first board structure 232 and the second board structure 233, there is a mutual abutting limiting relationship between the second housing 31 and the PCB board 23, which limits the maximum rotation angle that the connector part 2 can achieve; the setting that the width of the rotating plate 234 is equal to the width of the connecting part 3 avoids the limitation of the connecting part 3 on the range of rotation angle of the rotating plate 234, and improves the usability of the connector part 2.

[0066] Furthermore, the terminal ring assembly 2341 includes at least two concentric terminal rings 2342; the terminal pin assembly 33 is located on opposite sides of the rotating plate 234, and the terminal pin assembly 33 includes at least four terminal pins 331; each terminal pin 331 abuts against and is electrically connected to the corresponding terminal ring 2342.

[0067] Specifically, in this embodiment, the terminal ring assembly 2341 includes two concentric terminal rings 2342, and the terminal pin assembly 33 includes a total of six terminal pins 331, with three pins on each side of the rotating plate 234.

[0068] Understandably, the terminal pin groups 33 arranged on both sides of the rotating plate 234 achieve a clamping effect on the rotating plate 234, which is beneficial to the contact between the terminal pins 331 and the terminal rings 2342, and greatly improves the electrical connection stability between the terminal pin groups 33 and the terminal ring groups 2341.

[0069] Furthermore, the data connector 22 includes a pin 221 and an adsorption sleeve 222. The pin 221 is electrically connected to the PCB board 23, and the adsorption sleeve 222 is fitted onto the pin 221. The pin 221, the adsorption sleeve 222, and the PCB board 23 are fixedly connected.

[0070] Specifically, in this embodiment, the ejector pin 221 is welded to the PCB board 23, and the ejector pin 221, the adsorption sleeve 222 and the PCB board 23 are fixedly connected by dispensing.

[0071] Understandably, the suction sleeve 222 surrounds and protects the ejector pin 221 located inside it. On the one hand, this helps to fix the position of the ejector pin 221; on the other hand, it protects the ejector pin 221 from external impacts, effectively preventing the ejector pin 221 from shaking. This prevents the solder connection between the ejector pin 221 and the PCB board 23 from loosening or even breaking due to the shaking of the ejector pin 221, thereby improving the electrical connection stability between the data connector 22 and the PCB board 23.

[0072] Understandably, when the data cable connector 1 is in use, the ejector pin 221 is prone to wobbling during insertion and removal of the data cable connector 1; the fixed connection between the ejector pin 221, the suction sleeve 222 and the PCB board 23 integrates the three into one, greatly enhancing the connection tightness between the three, effectively preventing the electrical connection between the ejector pin 221 and the PCB board 23 from being broken, and further improving the electrical connection stability between the data connector 22 and the PCB board 23.

[0073] Understandably, the adsorption shell 222 may be made of ferromagnetic or other magnetic materials, or may be formed of one or more magnets.

[0074] Furthermore, there are gaps between the PCB board 23 and the inner wall of the first housing 21 on all four sides. The gaps are filled with an injection molding layer 24 to protect the PCB board 23 and the circuit structure on it.

[0075] More specifically, in this embodiment, the data connector 22 and the PCB board 23 are first fixed with glue, and then the internal parts of the connector 2 are covered by injection molding, the gaps are filled and an injection molding layer 24 is formed.

[0076] Understandably, the gap design avoids direct contact between the PCB board 23 and the first housing 21, effectively preventing collisions that may occur between the PCB board 23 and the inner wall of the first housing 21 during rotation; it also reduces the impact of external forces on the PCB board 23 when the first housing 21 is subjected to external forces or comes into contact with the second housing 31, thereby avoiding damage to the PCB board 23 caused by collisions or external forces, and improving the functional stability and service life of the PCB board 23.

[0077] Understandably, the injection-molded layer 24 fills the gap in the first housing 21, and the internal parts of the mating head 2 play a supporting, fixing and protecting role, which greatly improves the internal structural stability of the joint 2.

[0078] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 5 The second embodiment of this utility model provides a data cable 4, which includes a cable body 41 and a data cable connector 1. The data cable connector 1 is disposed at one end of the cable body 41 and is electrically connected to the cable body 41.

[0079] More specifically, in this embodiment, the other end of the wire 41, which is the data cable connector 1, is electrically connected to the second connector 42.

[0080] Understandably, the second connector 42 can be one of a type-c connector, a USB connector, a Lightning connector, or a MagSafe connector; specifically, in this embodiment, the second connector 42 is a type-c connector.

[0081] Compared with the prior art, the data cable connector and data cable of this utility model have the following advantages:

[0082] 1. The data cable connector of this utility model includes a connector portion, which includes a first housing, a PCB board disposed within the first housing, and a data connector electrically connected to the PCB board and partially extending through the first housing. The PCB board includes a middle portion and a first board structure and a second board structure located on both sides of the middle portion in a first direction. The PCB board also includes a rotating plate, which and the data connector are located on both sides of the middle portion in a second direction, with the first and second directions perpendicular to each other. The rotating plate extends through the first housing, and a terminal ring assembly is provided on at least one side of the rotating plate. The data cable connector also includes a connecting portion, which includes a second housing and a terminal pin assembly disposed within the second housing. The second housing has a receiving groove corresponding to the rotating plate, and the terminal pin assembly is partially exposed on the inner wall of the receiving groove. The connector portion and the connecting portion are rotatably connected. The rotating plate is received in the receiving groove, and the terminal pin assembly abuts against and is electrically connected to the terminal ring assembly. By setting up the first board structure and the second board structure, the circuit structure of the PCB board is set on the two board structures. This allows the PCB board to reduce its length while ensuring the integrity of the circuit structure. As a result, the data cable connector can be shortened, which helps to reduce the impact of slight external force pulling or shaking on the data cable connector during normal use and avoids accidental loosening of the data cable connector.

[0083] 2. The centerline of the rotating plate in this invention coincides with the centerline of the PCB board in the second direction; the widths of the first and second plate structures are equal. By aligning the centerlines of the rotating plate and the PCB board in the second direction, the two plates are aligned, and the rotation axis of the joint is located on the centerline of the PCB board. Simultaneously, the equal width of the two plate structures facilitates the symmetrical distribution of the PCB board's weight on both sides of the rotation axis, ensuring the joint remains balanced during rotation and preventing wobbling due to center of gravity shift, thus improving the stability of the joint during rotation.

[0084] 3. The width of the middle part of this utility model ranges from 6mm to 6.5mm, the width of the first plate structure and the second plate structure ranges from 5mm to 5.5mm, and the length of the rotating plate ranges from 6.5mm to 7.5mm. By limiting the size range of each part of the PCB board, the PCB board matches the connecting part in shape and weight, which is beneficial for the PCB board to rotate relative to the connecting part.

[0085] 4. When the center line of the connector in the second direction coincides with the center line of the connecting part in the second direction, the connector is in its initial state. In the initial state, the connector rotates clockwise or counterclockwise along the rotating plate, with a rotation angle range of 0°-90°. By limiting the rotatable angle range of the connector, excessive rotation of the connector prevents the terminal pin assembly from contacting the part of the rotating plate without a terminal ring assembly, thus preventing accidental disconnection of the electrical connection between the connector and the connecting part, greatly improving the reliability of the data cable connector.

[0086] 5. The first housing of this utility model has two parallel fixing members on the side through which the rotating plate protrudes, defining a connection space between the two fixing members, with the rotating plate located in the connection space; the connecting part includes a rotating shaft; a through hole is formed in the rotating plate, and each fixing member has a first rotating shaft hole corresponding to the through hole, while the second housing has a second rotating shaft hole corresponding to the first rotating shaft hole; the rotating shaft passes through the through hole, the first rotating shaft hole, and the second rotating shaft hole. By setting the fixing members, the force acting on the rotating plate when the joint rotates is distributed to the fixing members, thereby preventing the rotating plate from being damaged by excessive external pressure, protecting the rotating plate structure, and extending the service life of the rotating plate.

[0087] 6. The width of the rotating plate in this utility model is equal to the width of the connecting part. This width-matching design between the rotating plate and the connecting part avoids limiting the rotation angle range of the rotating plate due to the size of the connecting part, effectively increasing the maximum rotation angle of the joint and greatly improving its usability.

[0088] 7. The terminal ring assembly of this utility model includes at least two concentric terminal rings; the terminal pin assembly is located on opposite sides of the rotating plate, and includes at least four terminal pins; each terminal pin abuts against and is electrically connected to the corresponding terminal ring. By setting the terminal pin assemblies on opposite sides of the rotating plate, the terminal pin assemblies abut against and clamp the rotating plate, improving the stability of the electrical connection between the terminal pin assemblies and the terminal ring assemblies.

[0089] 8. The data connector of this utility model includes a ejector pin and an adsorption sleeve. The ejector pin is electrically connected to the PCB board, and the adsorption sleeve sleeves the ejector pin. The ejector pin, the adsorption sleeve, and the PCB board are fixedly connected. By fixing the ejector pin, the adsorption sleeve, and the PCB board into one unit, the connection tightness between the three is enhanced, avoiding the situation where the solder joint between the ejector pin and the PCB board becomes loose due to the shaking of the ejector pin when the data cable connector is plugged into and unplugged to connect to external electronic devices, thus improving the stability of the electrical connection between the data connector and the PCB board.

[0090] 9. In this utility model, there are gaps between the PCB board and the inner wall of the first housing on all four sides, and the gaps are filled with injection molding layer. By designing gaps between the PCB board and the first housing, direct contact between the PCB board and the first housing is avoided, effectively reducing the possibility of collisions between the first housing and the PCB board and preventing damage to the PCB board.

[0091] 10. This utility model also provides a data cable, including a cable body and a data cable connector. The data cable connector is disposed at one end of the cable body and electrically connected to the cable body, and has the same beneficial effects as the data cable connector described above, which will not be described in detail here.

[0092] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A data line connector, characterized by include: The connector includes a first housing, a PCB board disposed within the first housing, and a data connector electrically connected to the PCB board and partially extending out of the first housing. The PCB board includes a middle portion and a first board structure and a second board structure located on both sides of the middle portion in a first direction. The PCB board also includes a rotating plate, the rotating plate and the data connector located on both sides of the middle portion in a second direction, the first direction and the second direction being perpendicular. The rotating plate extends out of the first housing, and a terminal ring assembly is provided on at least one side of the rotating plate. The connecting part includes a second housing and a terminal pin assembly disposed within the second housing. The second housing has a receiving groove corresponding to the rotating plate, and the terminal pin assembly is partially exposed on the inner wall of the receiving groove. The connector and the connecting part are rotatably connected; the rotating plate is housed in the receiving groove, and the terminal pin group abuts against the terminal ring group and is electrically connected to it.

2. The data line connector of claim 1, wherein: The centerline of the rotating plate in the second direction coincides with the centerline of the PCB board in the second direction; the widths of the first board structure and the second board structure are equal.

3. The data line connector of claim 2, wherein: The width of the middle section is between 6mm and 6.5mm, the width of the first plate structure and the second plate structure is between 5mm and 5.5mm, and the length of the rotating plate is between 6.5mm and 7.5mm.

4. The data line connector of claim 1, wherein: When the center line of the connector in the second direction coincides with the center line of the connecting part in the second direction, the connector is in the initial state. The connector in the initial state rotates clockwise or counterclockwise along the rotating plate, with a rotation angle range of 0°-90°.

5. The data line connector of claim 4, wherein: The first housing has two parallel fasteners on the side through which the rotating plate protrudes, and the two fasteners define a connection space, with the rotating plate located in the connection space. The connecting part includes a rotating shaft; a through hole is provided on the rotating plate, each of the fixing members has a first rotating shaft hole corresponding to the through hole, and the second housing has a second rotating shaft hole corresponding to the first rotating shaft hole; the rotating shaft passes through the through hole, the first rotating shaft hole and the second rotating shaft hole.

6. The data line connector of claim 5, wherein: The width of the rotating plate is equal to the width of the connecting part.

7. The data line connector of claim 1, wherein: The terminal ring assembly includes at least two concentric terminal rings; the terminal pin assembly is located on opposite sides of the rotating plate, and the terminal pin assembly includes at least four terminal pins; each terminal pin abuts against and is electrically connected to the corresponding terminal ring.

8. The data line connector of claim 1, wherein: The data connector includes a push pin and an adsorption sleeve. The push pin is electrically connected to the PCB board, and the adsorption sleeve is fitted onto the push pin. The ejector pin, the adsorption sleeve, and the PCB board are fixedly connected.

9. The data line connector of claim 8, wherein: There are gaps between the PCB board and the inner wall of the first housing on all four sides, and the gaps are filled with injection molding layer.

10. A data line, characterized by: The data cable includes a cable body and a data cable connector as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the data cable connector is disposed at one end of the cable body and electrically connected to the cable body.

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