Electronic equipment accessory

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of parts of connecting devices. The utility model discloses an electronic equipment accessory. The electronic equipment accessory comprises a shell; the electric connecting piece is rotationally connected to the shell; the clamping structure comprises first clamping pieces and second clamping pieces which can be mutually clamped or unclamped, the two first clamping pieces are arranged on the electric connecting piece in a mutually separated mode around the circumferential side of the rotating shaft of the electric connecting piece, and the second clamping pieces are arranged on the shell and located on the rotating paths of the first clamping pieces. The electric connecting piece can rotate and be positioned relative to the shell, and use and storage of the electric connecting piece are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of components for connecting devices, and more particularly to an electronic device accessory. Background Technology

[0002] Chargers, power banks, and other electronic device accessories typically have prongs, which act as electrical connectors to connect to an external power source. In related technologies, the prongs are fixedly connected to one side wall of the housing, and the extension direction of the prongs is perpendicular to the wall of the housing for inserting an external power source.

[0003] However, the plug itself is relatively long, meaning the protrusion of the plug relative to the housing is quite long. When not in use, the protruding plug makes electronic device accessories take up a lot of space and difficult to store. Furthermore, the plug is very easy to get tangled or collide with external objects, which may damage itself and affect normal use. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an electronic device accessory in which the electrical connector can rotate and be positioned relative to the housing, thereby facilitating the use and storage of the electrical connector.

[0005] This application provides an electronic device accessory, including: a housing; an electrical connector rotatably connected to the housing; and a locking structure including a first locking member and a second locking member capable of engaging or disengaging from each other, wherein the two first locking members are spaced apart from each other on the electrical connector around the rotation axis of the electrical connector, and the second locking member is disposed on the housing and located on the rotation path of the first locking member.

[0006] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, since the electrical connector is rotatably connected to the housing, it can be rotated to a position perpendicular to the housing wall during use, facilitating insertion into a power source. When not in use, it can be rotated to a position parallel to the housing wall. This helps reduce the probability of the electrical connector becoming entangled or colliding with external objects, and also helps reduce the space occupied by electronic device accessories, facilitating their storage. Because the electrical connector has two first engaging members spaced apart from each other around its rotation axis, and the housing has a second engaging member located on the rotation path of the first engaging members, the electrical connector can be positioned when rotated to a position where the second engaging member engages with either of the first engaging members. This allows the electrical connector to be positioned at two angles, helping to prevent it from shaking during use or storage, thus maintaining a stable connection with an external power source or a stable storage state.

[0007] In some embodiments, one of the first engaging member and the second engaging member includes a first protrusion and a deformable member, the first protrusion being disposed on the deformable member, and the other of the first engaging member and the second engaging member including a first groove; wherein the first protrusion is capable of being pressed and engaged in the first groove under the action of the deformable member.

[0008] Therefore, the deformable component can provide elastic force to allow the first protrusion to insert into and be accommodated in the first groove, thus achieving engagement. The deformable component can also deform to move the first protrusion away from the first groove, thus releasing the engagement. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0009] In some embodiments, two first grooves are spaced apart from each other on the electrical connector around the rotation axis of the electrical connector, and a notch is provided in the housing opposite the rotation axis of the electrical connector. The housing forms a deformable member that extends toward the notch and protrudes toward the electrical connector. The first protrusion is provided on the side of the deformable member facing the electrical connector and is located on the rotation path of the first groove.

[0010] Therefore, one side of the deformable part is connected to the housing, while the other side extends but is not connected to the housing, allowing the deformable part to bend and deform relative to the connection position, thereby providing elastic force to the first protrusion. During the rotation of the electrical connector, the first protrusion can engage or disengage with the first groove. This results in a good user experience, good engagement stability, and appropriate engagement force.

[0011] In some embodiments, the deformable member is in the shape of a flat plate; or, the deformable member includes a first deformable portion and a second deformable portion, the extension directions of the first deformable portion and the extension directions of the second deformable portion have an angle, the two sides of the first deformable portion are respectively connected to the housing and the second deformable portion, and the first protrusion is provided on the second deformable portion.

[0012] Therefore, the deformable part can bend relative to its connection point with the shell, thereby providing elastic force to the first protrusion. During the rotation of the electrical connector, the first protrusion can engage or disengage with the first groove. This results in a good user experience, good engagement stability, and appropriate engagement force.

[0013] In some embodiments, during the rotation of the electrical connector, the surface of the electrical connector facing the first protrusion is provided with an avoidance recess, the avoidance recess being located between two first grooves; wherein, during the rotation of the electrical connector, the avoidance recess avoids the first protrusion.

[0014] Therefore, during the rotation of the electrical connector, the first protrusion will only hinder the rotation of the electrical connector at the position near the first groove and at the first groove, and will not hinder the rotation of the electrical connector at other positions. This makes the rotation process smoother and reduces the wear on the first protrusion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the electronic device accessory further includes a transmission assembly, the electrical connector including a first pin, a second pin, and a third pin, the first pin and the second pin being symmetrical about their extension directions relative to the third pin, and the transmission assembly being configured to drive the first pin, the second pin, and the third pin to rotate synchronously.

[0016] Therefore, users only need to rotate any one pin to achieve synchronous rotation of all pins, thus enabling the switching of all pins between storage and use positions, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0017] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a third shaft, a first transmission rod, and a second transmission rod; the first shaft rotatably connects the first pin and the first transmission rod, and the first shaft is eccentric to a first rotation axis relative to the first pin; the second shaft rotatably connects the second pin and the second transmission rod, and the second shaft is eccentric to a second rotation axis relative to the second pin; the third shaft rotatably connects the first transmission rod, the third pin, and the second transmission rod, and the third shaft is eccentric to a third rotation axis relative to the third pin.

[0018] Therefore, the first shaft, the third shaft, and the first transmission rod enable the first and third pins to rotate synchronously, and the second shaft, the third shaft, and the second transmission rod enable the second and third pins to rotate synchronously. The user only needs to rotate any one pin to achieve synchronous rotation of all pins, thereby enabling the switching of all pins between the storage position and the use position, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0019] In some embodiments, the first engaging member is disposed at the end of the third pin near the third shaft; and / or, the first engaging member is disposed at the end of the first pin near the first shaft; and / or, the first engaging member is disposed at the end of the second pin near the second shaft.

[0020] Therefore, with all pins rotating synchronously, positioning of all pins can be achieved by placing the first engaging component on any one of the pins. Alternatively, the first engaging component can be placed on each pin separately, allowing each pin to be positioned independently through an engaging structure, resulting in a more secure positioning.

[0021] In some embodiments, the electronic device accessory further includes a spring; the first engaging member is disposed at the end of the third pin near the third shaft, the first pin and / or the second pin are provided with a second protrusion, the spring has a second groove, the second groove is located on the rotation path of the second protrusion; wherein, in a state where the first engaging member and the second engaging member are engaged, the second protrusion engages with the second groove.

[0022] Thus, the engagement of the spring and the second protrusion positions the first pin and / or the second pin, and the engagement of the first protrusion and the first groove positions the third pin. Positioning the electrical connectors at the same angle helps to prevent the pins from shaking during use or storage, thereby maintaining a stable connection with the external power source or a stable storage state.

[0023] In some embodiments, a receiving groove is formed on the first wall of the housing, and the electrical connector is rotatably connected to the receiving groove; along the extending direction of the receiving groove, one end of the receiving groove is provided with an opening open to the outside, and the end of the electrical connector away from its own rotation axis is exposed from the opening.

[0024] Thus, the electrical connector can be stored and protected in the receiving slot. The user can easily remove the electrical connector from the receiving slot by turning it out of the opening.

[0025] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 A perspective view of an electronic device accessory provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 A perspective view of an electronic device accessory with a hidden housing provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 An exploded view of an electronic device accessory from one perspective, as provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 4An exploded view of an electronic device accessory from another perspective, as provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 An exploded view of an electronic device accessory with a concealed housing provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0033] 10. Housing; 11. Receiving groove; 20. Electrical connector; 21. First pin; 22. Second pin; 23. Third pin; 24. First rotating shaft; 25. Second rotating shaft; 26. Third rotating shaft; 27. Second protrusion; 28. Avoidance recess; 30. Engaging structure; 31. First protrusion; 32. Deformable part; 33. First groove; 40. Transmission assembly; 41. First shaft; 42. Second shaft; 43. Third shaft; 44. First transmission rod; 45. Second transmission rod; 50. Spring; 51. Second groove. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0037] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0038] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, operated or used in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be interpreted broadly, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0042] The following is a detailed description of this application.

[0043] Chargers, power banks, and other electronic device accessories typically have prongs, which act as electrical connectors to connect to an external power source. In related technologies, the prongs are fixedly connected to one side wall of the housing, and the extension direction of the prongs is perpendicular to the wall of the housing for inserting an external power source.

[0044] However, the plug itself is relatively long, meaning the protrusion of the plug relative to the housing is quite long. When not in use, the protruding plug makes electronic device accessories take up a lot of space and difficult to store. Furthermore, the plug is very easy to get tangled or collide with external objects, which may damage itself and affect normal use.

[0045] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an electronic device accessory in which the electrical connector can rotate and be positioned relative to the housing, thereby facilitating the use and storage of the electrical connector.

[0046] Based on this design concept, this application provides an electronic device accessory, which includes: a housing; an electrical connector rotatably connected to the housing; and a locking structure, including a first locking member and a second locking member capable of locking or unlocking each other, wherein the two first locking members are spaced apart from each other on the electrical connector around the rotation axis of the electrical connector, and the second locking member is disposed on the housing and located on the rotation path of the first locking member.

[0047] Because the electrical connector is rotatably connected to the housing, it can be rotated to a position perpendicular to the housing wall during use, facilitating power insertion. When not in use, it can be rotated to a position parallel to the housing wall. This reduces the probability of the connector becoming entangled or colliding with external objects and minimizes the space occupied by electronic device components, making them easier to store. The connector has two first engaging members spaced apart around its rotation axis, and the housing has a second engaging member located along the rotation path of the first engaging members. Therefore, the connector can be positioned when the second engaging member engages with either of the first engaging members, allowing it to be positioned at two angles. This helps prevent the connector from shaking during use or storage, ensuring a stable connection to an external power source or a stable storage state.

[0048] The following explanation is based on the accompanying drawings.

[0049] Figure 1 A perspective view of an electronic device accessory provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 A perspective view of an electronic device accessory with a hidden housing provided for an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 An exploded view of an electronic device accessory from one perspective, as provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 An exploded view of an electronic device accessory from another perspective, as provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 5 An exploded view of an electronic device accessory with a concealed housing provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0050] This application provides an electronic device accessory, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it includes: a housing 10; an electrical connector 20 rotatably connected to the housing 10; and a locking structure 30, including a first locking member and a second locking member capable of locking or unlocking each other. The two first locking members are spaced apart from each other on the electrical connector 20 around the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20, and the second locking member is disposed on the housing 10 and located on the rotation path of the first locking member.

[0051] The electronic device accessory includes a housing 10, an electrical connector 20, and a locking structure 30. The electrical connector 20 is located on one side surface of the housing 10 and is rotatably connected to the housing 10. The locking structure 30 is located between the electrical connector 20 and the housing 10, and is respectively disposed on the electrical connector 20 and the housing 10. When the electrical connector 20 rotates relative to the housing 10 to a certain angle, it can be fixed at that angle by the locking structure 30.

[0052] The housing 10 encloses a receiving space, in which electronic components can be placed to fulfill functions such as charging and voltage conversion. An electrical connector 20 can be electrically connected to the electronic components. The electrical connector 20 is located on the surface of the housing 10 opposite to the receiving space, and the electrical connector 20 can be rotatably connected to the housing 10 via a rotating shaft.

[0053] Electrical connector 20 is used for electrical connection to an external power source. Exemplarily, electrical connector 20 is a pin for insertion into a socket.

[0054] The engaging structure 30 includes a first engaging member and a second engaging member. The first and second engaging members can engage and disengage. Two first engaging members are provided on the electrical connector 20, spaced apart and distributed along the circumference of the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20. The second engaging member is located on the surface of the housing 10 opposite to the receiving space, and is situated along the rotation path of the first engaging members. During the rotation of the electrical connector 20 around the rotation axis, each of the first engaging members sequentially contacts and engages with the second engaging member.

[0055] The first engaging member is distributed around the circumference of the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20, meaning that the distance between each first engaging member and the rotation axis is the same, so that each first engaging member can pass through the second engaging member as the electrical connector 20 rotates.

[0056] One first engaging member's connection line to the rotating shaft can be positioned perpendicular to the connection line of the other first engaging member to the rotating shaft. When one first engaging member is engaged with the second engaging member, the electrical connector 20 is in a retracted position; when the other first engaging member is engaged with the second engaging member, the electrical connector 20 is in a usable position. In the retracted position, the extension direction of the electrical connector 20 is parallel to the wall surface of the housing 10. In the usable position, the extension direction of the electrical connector 20 is perpendicular to the wall surface of the housing 10.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, two sets of first engaging members are spaced apart from each other on the electrical connector 20 around the circumference of the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20, and each set of first engaging members includes at least one first engaging member arranged in the axial direction along the rotation axis. A second engaging member is provided corresponding to a set of first engaging members, so that the second engaging member can engage either set of first engaging members.

[0058] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, since the electrical connector 20 is rotatably connected to the housing 10, it can be rotated to a position perpendicular to the wall of the housing 10 during use, so that the electrical connector 20 can be inserted into the power source; when not in use, it can be rotated to a position parallel to the wall of the housing 10. This helps to reduce the probability of the electrical connector 20 getting tangled or colliding with external objects, and also helps to reduce the space occupied by electronic device accessories, making it easier to store electronic device accessories. Since the electrical connector 20 is provided with two first engaging members that are spaced apart from each other around the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20, and the housing 10 is provided with a second engaging member located on the rotation path of the first engaging members, the electrical connector 20 can be positioned when rotated to a position where the second engaging member can engage with either of the first engaging members. This allows the electrical connector 20 to be positioned at two angles, which helps to prevent the electrical connector 20 from shaking during use or storage, thereby maintaining a stable connection with the external power source or maintaining a stable storage state.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, one of the first engaging member and the second engaging member includes a first protrusion 31 and a deformable member 32. The first protrusion 31 is disposed on the deformable member 32. The other of the first engaging member and the second engaging member includes a first groove 33. The first protrusion 31 can be pressed and engaged in the first groove 33 under the action of the deformable member 32.

[0060] The deformable member 32 can be configured as a plate, with one side connected to the housing 10 or the electrical connector 20, and the other side raised. A first protrusion 31 is provided on the raised side of the deformable member 32, which can be bent and deformed under external pressure. The deformable member 32 can also be configured as a bulge, with the first protrusion 31 located at the center of the bulge. This application does not impose any special limitations on the specific structure of the deformable member 32.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, the first engaging member includes a first protrusion 31 and a deformable member 32, and the second engaging member includes a first groove 33. One side of the deformable member 32 is connected to the electrical connector 20, and the other side of the deformable member 32 protrudes away from the electrical connector 20. The first protrusion 31 is disposed on the deformable member 32. Two deformable members 32 can be spaced apart from each other on the electrical connector 20 around the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20, with one first protrusion 31 disposed on each deformable member 32; alternatively, the deformable member 32 can be configured to surround a portion of the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20, with two first protrusions 31 spaced apart from each other on the deformable member 32. The first groove 33 is disposed on the housing 10 and located on the rotation path of the first protrusion 31.

[0062] When the first protrusion 31 rotates to face the first groove 33, the deformable member 32 presses the first protrusion 31 so that the first protrusion 31 is inserted into and engaged with the first groove 33; as the electrical connector 20 continues to rotate, the first protrusion 31 contacts the wall of the housing 10 near the first groove 33, and the deformable member 32 deforms to release the engagement between the first protrusion 31 and the first groove 33.

[0063] Therefore, the deformable part 32 can provide elastic force to allow the first protrusion 31 to be inserted into and accommodated in the first groove 33 to achieve engagement, and the deformable part 32 can also deform to move the first protrusion 31 away from the first groove 33 to release engagement. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0064] In another alternative embodiment, the first engaging member includes a first groove 33, and the second engaging member includes a first protrusion 31 and a deformable member 32.

[0065] Specifically, two first grooves 33 are spaced apart from each other on the electrical connector 20 around the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20. The housing 10 has a notch facing the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20. The housing 10 forms a deformable part 32 that extends toward the notch and tilts toward the electrical connector 20. A first protrusion 31 is provided on the side of the deformable part 32 facing the electrical connector 20 and is located on the rotation path of the first groove 33.

[0066] The deformable member 32 is constructed in the form of a plate, which can be a straight plate or a bent plate. The deformable member 32 can be part of the housing 10. A notch is made in the housing 10 at a position opposite to the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20, and the housing 10 is constructed with the deformable member 32 extending towards and covering a portion of the notch. One side of the deformable member 32 is connected to the housing 10, and the edges of the deformable member 32, except for the position where it is in contact with the housing 10, are in a suspended state.

[0067] The deformable member 32 may be parallel to the wall of the housing 10 or have an angle relative to the wall of the housing 10. For example, the deformable member 32 may be raised from the connection position with the housing 10 toward the direction of the electrical connector 20. The first protrusion 31 is provided on the side of the deformable member 32 facing the electrical connector 20 and is located on the rotation path of the first groove 33.

[0068] Thus, one side of the deformable part 32 is connected to the housing 10, while the other side extends but is not connected to the housing 10, allowing the deformable part 32 to bend and deform relative to the connection position, thereby providing elastic force to the first protrusion 31. During the rotation of the electrical connector 20, the first protrusion 31 can engage or disengage with the first groove 33. This results in a good user experience, good engagement stability, and appropriate engagement force.

[0069] In some embodiments, the deformable member 32 is in the shape of a flat plate; or, the deformable member 32 includes a first deformable part and a second deformable part, the extension direction of the first deformable part and the extension direction of the second deformable part have an angle, the two sides of the first deformable part are respectively connected to the housing 10 and the second deformable part, and a first protrusion 31 is provided on the second deformable part.

[0070] The deformable member 32 can be constructed as a flat plate. The deformable member 32 can be parallel to the wall surface of the housing 10 connected to it, or it can be inclined from the connection position with the housing 10 towards the electrical connector 20. One side of the deformable member 32 is connected to the housing 10, and the first protrusion 31 can be provided near the other side of the deformable member 32.

[0071] The deformable member 32 can also be configured as a bent plate. Specifically, the deformable member 32 includes a first deformable portion and a second deformable portion. The extension direction of the first deformable portion is different from the extension direction of the second deformable portion; that is, the extension directions of the first deformable portion and the second deformable portion form an angle. The housing 10 and the second deformable portion are respectively connected to the two sides of the first deformable portion. The first deformable portion is inclined or perpendicular to the wall surface it is connected to. The second deformable portion is connected to the first deformable portion, and its extension direction can be set parallel to the wall surface it is connected to. A first protrusion 31 is provided on the side of the second deformable portion facing the electrical connector 20.

[0072] Therefore, the deformable part 32 can bend and deform relative to its connection position with the housing 10, thereby providing elastic force to the first protrusion 31. During the rotation of the electrical connector 20, the first protrusion 31 can engage or disengage with the first groove 33. This results in a good user experience, good engagement stability, and appropriate engagement force.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, during the rotation of the electrical connector 20, the surface of the electrical connector 20 facing the first protrusion 31 is constructed with a relief recess 28, which is located between two first grooves 33; wherein, during the rotation of the electrical connector 20, the relief recess 28 avoids the first protrusion 31.

[0074] The electrical connector 20 has a relief recess 28 formed by recessing towards the direction of rotation, and the relief recess 28 is located between two first grooves 33. During the rotation of the electrical connector 20, the relief recess 28 is at least partially not in contact with the first protrusion 31, so as to avoid the first protrusion 31.

[0075] Therefore, during the rotation of the electrical connector 20, the first protrusion 31 will only hinder the rotation of the electrical connector 20 at the position near the first groove 33 and at the first groove 33, and will not hinder the rotation of the electrical connector 20 at other positions. This makes the rotation process smoother and reduces the wear on the first protrusion 31.

[0076] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the electronic device accessories also include a transmission assembly 40. The electrical connector 20 includes a first pin 21, a second pin 22 and a third pin 23. The first pin 21 and the second pin 22 are symmetrical about the extension direction of the third pin 23. The transmission assembly 40 is configured to drive the first pin 21, the second pin 22 and the third pin 23 to rotate synchronously.

[0077] Electronic equipment accessories may use British plugs. Electrical connector 20 includes a first pin 21, a second pin 22, and a third pin 23, used to connect the neutral, live, and ground wires, respectively. The first pin 21 and the second pin 22 are arranged symmetrically, and the third pin 23 is located on the line of symmetry between the first pin 21 and the second pin 22. A rotating shaft may be located at any end of the first pin 21, the second pin 22, and the third pin 23 along their extension direction, allowing them to be rotatably connected to the housing 10.

[0078] Therefore, users only need to rotate any one pin to achieve synchronous rotation of all pins, thus enabling the switching of all pins between storage and use positions, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the transmission assembly 40 includes a first shaft 41, a second shaft 42, a third shaft 43, a first transmission rod 44, and a second transmission rod 45. The first shaft 41 is rotatably connected to the first pin 21 and the first transmission rod 44. The first shaft 41 is eccentric to the first rotation axis 24 of the first pin 21. The second shaft 42 is rotatably connected to the second pin 22 and the second transmission rod 45. The second shaft 42 is eccentric to the second rotation axis 25 of the second pin 22. The third shaft 43 is rotatably connected to the first transmission rod 44, the third pin 23, and the second transmission rod 45. The third shaft 43 is eccentric to the third rotation axis 26 of the third pin 23.

[0080] One end of the first pin 21 is provided with a first rotating shaft 24, which rotatably connects the first pin 21 to the housing 10. One end of the second pin 22 is provided with a second rotating shaft 25, which rotatably connects the second pin 22 to the housing 10. The first rotating shaft 24 and the second rotating shaft 25 are coaxial. The end of the third pin 23 away from the first rotating shaft 24 is provided with a third rotating shaft 26, which rotatably connects the third pin 23 to the housing 10.

[0081] The extension direction of the first shaft 41 coincides with the extension direction of the second shaft 42, and the first shaft 41, the second shaft 42, the third shaft 43, the first rotating shaft 24, the second rotating shaft 25 and the third rotating shaft 26 are parallel.

[0082] With the electrical connector 20 in the retracted position, the first shaft 41 is further away from the third shaft 26 relative to the first rotating shaft 24, the second shaft 42 is further away from the third rotating shaft 26 relative to the second rotating shaft 25, and the third shaft 43 is closer to the first rotating shaft 24 relative to the third rotating shaft 26.

[0083] During the rotation of the electrical connector 20 from the storage position to the use position, the first shaft 41 rotates around the first rotating shaft 24 in a direction closer to the third rotating shaft 26, the second shaft 42 rotates around the second rotating shaft 25 in a direction closer to the third rotating shaft 26, and the third shaft 43 rotates around the third rotating shaft 26 in a direction away from the first rotating shaft 24. The rotation direction of the first shaft 41 is the same as that of the second shaft 42, and the rotation direction of the third shaft 43 is opposite to that of the first shaft 41.

[0084] Thus, the first shaft 41, the third shaft 43, and the first transmission rod 44 enable the first pin 21 and the third pin 23 to rotate synchronously, and the second shaft 42, the third shaft 43, and the second transmission rod 45 enable the second pin 22 and the third pin 23 to rotate synchronously. The user only needs to rotate any one pin to achieve synchronous rotation of all pins, thereby enabling the switching of all pins between the storage position and the use position, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0085] The first locking element is disposed on at least one of the first pin 21, the second pin 22, and the third pin 23.

[0086] In some embodiments, the first engaging member is disposed at the end of the third pin 23 near the third shaft 43; and / or, the first engaging member is disposed at the end of the first pin 21 near the first shaft 41; and / or, the first engaging member is disposed at the end of the second pin 22 near the second shaft 42.

[0087] Therefore, with all pins rotating synchronously, positioning of all pins can be achieved by placing the first engaging member on any one of the pins. Alternatively, the first engaging member can be placed on each pin separately, so that each pin is positioned by the engaging structure 30, resulting in a more secure positioning.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device accessory also includes a spring 50; a first engaging member is disposed at the end of the third pin 23 near the third shaft 43, and a second protrusion 27 is provided on the first pin 21 and / or the second pin 22. The spring 50 has a second groove 51, which is located on the rotation path of the second protrusion 27; wherein, in a state where the first engaging member and the second engaging member are engaged, the second protrusion 27 is engaged with the second groove 51.

[0089] One spring clip 50 may be provided, positioned on the housing 10 directly opposite the first pin 21 or the second pin 22. Two spring clips 50 may also be provided, positioned on the housing 10 directly opposite the first pin 21 and the second pin 22, respectively. The first pin 21 has a second protrusion 27 near the first rotating shaft, and / or the second pin 22 has a second protrusion 27 near the second rotating shaft. The spring clip 50 has a second groove 51 located on the rotation path of the second protrusion 27 and capable of engaging with the second protrusion 27.

[0090] Thus, the spring 50 and the second protrusion 27 engage to position the first pin 21 and / or the second pin 22, and the first protrusion 31 and the first groove 33 engage to position the third pin 23. Furthermore, positioning the electrical connector 20 at the same angle helps to prevent the pins from shaking during use or storage, thereby enabling a stable connection with the external power source or a stable storage state.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, a receiving groove 11 is formed on the first wall of the housing 10, and the electrical connector 20 is rotatably connected to the receiving groove 11; along the extending direction of the receiving groove 11, one end of the receiving groove 11 is provided with an opening open to the outside, and the end of the electrical connector 20 away from its own rotation axis is exposed from the opening.

[0092] The housing 10 has a receiving groove 11, and the electrical connector 20 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the receiving groove 11. When the electrical connector 20 is rotated to the storage position, the electrical connector 20 is at least partially received in the receiving groove 11. Along the extending direction of the receiving groove 11, the end of the receiving groove 11 away from the rotation axis of the electrical connector 20 does not have a groove wall, but is open to the outside to form an opening that allows the electrical connector 20 to be exposed.

[0093] Thus, the electrical connector 20 can be stored and protected in the receiving groove 11. The user can easily remove the electrical connector 20 from the receiving groove 11 by turning it out of the opening.

[0094] The electronic device accessory of this application can be a foldable British plug, including a housing 10, a first pin 21, a second pin 22, a third pin 23, a first shaft 41, a second shaft 42, a third shaft 43, a first transmission rod 44, and a second transmission rod 45. The first shaft 41 is located at the first pin 21, the second shaft 42 is located at the second pin 22, and the third shaft 43 is located at the third pin 23. The two ends of the first transmission rod 44 are rotatably connected to the first shaft 41 and the third shaft 43, respectively, and the two ends of the second transmission rod 45 are rotatably connected to the second shaft 42 and the third shaft 43, respectively. The first transmission rod 44 and the second transmission rod 45 are symmetrically arranged. Rotating any one pin will cause the other pins to rotate synchronously.

[0095] Two first grooves 33 are provided on the third pin 23, and a first protrusion 31 and a deformable part 32 are provided on the housing 10. When the pin is folded to the storage position, the first protrusion 31 and one first groove 33 engage; when the pin is folded to the use position, the first protrusion 31 and the other first groove 33 engage. The protrusion height of the first protrusion 31 and the deformation amount of the deformable part 32 can be designed as needed. When needed, pulling any one pin allows all pins to be used; when not in use, the pins are retracted by pressing them down.

[0096] Therefore, by folding back and forth, the prongs can be switched from the storage position to the use position, resulting in a high level of user experience and reliability. The first protrusion 31 and the first groove 33 engage in a locking mechanism. The protrusion height of the first protrusion 31 and the deformation amount of the deformable part 32 can be designed as needed, ensuring appropriate force and good stability when using the stored prongs, and suitable force when retracting the prongs.

[0097] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device accessory, characterized in that, include: case; Electrical connector, rotatably connected to the housing; The engaging structure includes a first engaging member and a second engaging member capable of engaging or disengaging from each other. The two first engaging members are spaced apart from each other on the electrical connector around the rotation axis of the electrical connector. The second engaging member is disposed on the housing and located on the rotation path of the first engaging member.

2. The electronic device accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first engaging member and the second engaging member includes a first protrusion and a deformable member, the first protrusion being disposed on the deformable member, and the other of the first engaging member and the second engaging member includes a first groove; The first protrusion can be pressed and engaged with the first groove under the action of the deformable member.

3. The electronic device accessory according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two first grooves are spaced apart from each other on the electrical connector around the rotation axis of the electrical connector. The housing has a notch at the position opposite to the rotation axis of the electrical connector. The housing forms a deformable member that extends toward the notch and protrudes toward the electrical connector. The first protrusion is provided on the side of the deformable member facing the electrical connector and is located on the rotation path of the first groove.

4. The electronic device accessory according to claim 3, characterized in that, The deformable component is in the shape of a flat plate; or, The deformable part includes a first deformable part and a second deformable part. The extension directions of the first deformable part and the extension directions of the second deformable part have an angle. The two sides of the first deformable part are respectively connected to the shell and the second deformable part. The first protrusion is provided on the second deformable part.

5. The electronic device accessory according to claim 3, characterized in that, During the rotation of the electrical connector, the surface of the electrical connector facing the first protrusion is constructed with a relief recess, and the relief recess is located between the two first grooves. During the rotation of the electrical connector, the avoidance recess avoids the first protrusion.

6. The electronic device accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The electronic device accessory also includes a transmission component. The electrical connector includes a first pin, a second pin, and a third pin. The first pin and the second pin are symmetrical about the extension direction of the third pin. The transmission component is configured to drive the first pin, the second pin, and the third pin to rotate synchronously.

7. The electronic device accessory according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a third shaft, a first transmission rod, and a second transmission rod; The first shaft rotatably connects the first pin and the first transmission rod, and the first shaft is eccentric to the first rotation axis of the first pin. The second shaft rotatably connects the second pin and the second transmission rod, and the second shaft is eccentric to the second rotation axis of the second pin. The third shaft rotatably connects the first transmission rod, the third pin, and the second transmission rod, and the third shaft is eccentric to the third rotation axis of the third pin.

8. The electronic device accessory according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first engaging member is disposed at the end of the third pin near the third shaft; and / or, The first engaging member is disposed at the end of the first pin near the first shaft; and / or, The first engaging member is located at the end of the second pin near the second shaft.

9. The electronic device accessory according to claim 8, characterized in that, The electronic device accessories also include spring clips; The first engaging member is disposed at the end of the third pin near the third shaft. The first pin and / or the second pin are provided with a second protrusion. The spring piece has a second groove, and the second groove is located on the rotation path of the second protrusion. In one of the states where the first engaging member and the second engaging member are engaged, the second protrusion engages with the second groove.

10. The electronic device accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, A receiving groove is formed on the first wall of the housing, and the electrical connector is rotatably connected to the receiving groove; Along the extending direction of the receiving groove, one end of the receiving groove is provided with an opening that opens to the outside, and the end of the electrical connector away from its own rotation axis is exposed from the opening.

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