Protection device and data line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of charging lines, in particular to a protection device and a data line. The protection device is installed at the charging end of the data line, the charging end comprises a connector part and a connecting piece, the connector part is arranged at one end of the connecting piece, the protection device comprises a shell and an elastic piece, the shell comprises a first wrapping section and a second wrapping section, the first wrapping section is provided with a first containing cavity, and the second wrapping section is provided with a second containing cavity. The second containing cavity is communicated with the first containing cavity, the first containing cavity is used for containing a connector component, the second containing cavity is used for containing a connecting piece, and the section of the first wrapping section is smaller than that of the second wrapping section in the direction perpendicular to the direction from the first wrapping section to the second wrapping section; the elastic piece is arranged on the outer surface of the shell, and the elastic piece is configured to be capable of generating elastic deformation after being stressed. The data line comprises the protection device. The data line using the protection device does not scratch a user.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A data cable is a cable used to transmit data, typically connecting devices such as computers and mobile phones to USB ports or other data ports. A data cable consists of conductors and insulation materials for conducting electrical signals. With technological advancements, various types of data cables have emerged, such as plastic-shelled data cables, metal-shelled data cables, and TPE or PVC molded data cables. However, these commercially available data cables are often slippery and stiff, which may cause users to scratch their fingers during use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a protective device and data cable, which aims to solve the technical problem that existing data cables are relatively slippery and hard, which may cause users to scratch their fingers and skin during use.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a protection device installed at the charging end of a data cable. The charging end includes a connector component and a connector member, with the connector component disposed at one end of the connector member. The protection device includes:

[0005] The housing includes a first enclosing segment and a second enclosing segment. The first enclosing segment has a first receiving cavity, and the second enclosing segment has a second receiving cavity. The second receiving cavity and the first receiving cavity are interconnected. The first receiving cavity is used to accommodate the connector component, and the second receiving cavity is used to accommodate the connector. In a direction perpendicular to the first enclosing segment pointing to the second enclosing segment, the cross-section of the first enclosing segment is smaller than the cross-section of the second enclosing segment, so that the first receiving cavity is adapted to the size of the connector component, and the second receiving cavity is adapted to the size of the connector.

[0006] An elastic element is disposed on the outer surface of the housing and is configured to undergo elastic deformation when subjected to force.

[0007] In some embodiments, the elastic element is a structure made of silicone.

[0008] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the elastic member is provided with an anti-slip portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the elastic element and the housing are injection-molded structures.

[0010] Correspondingly, this utility model also proposes a data cable, comprising:

[0011] A charging terminal, the charging terminal including a connector component and a connector, the connector component being disposed at one end of the connector;

[0012] In any of the above embodiments, the first wrapping section of the protective device is connected to the outside of the connector component, and the second wrapping section of the protective device is connected to the outside of the connector.

[0013] In some embodiments, along the circumference of the connector, an outer wall of the connector is provided with a mounting groove, and the second wrapping segment is connected to the mounting groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the wall thickness of the second wrapping segment is equal to the groove depth of the mounting groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, an adhesive layer is provided between the second wrapping segment and the connector.

[0016] In some embodiments, the charging terminal includes a cable component disposed at the end of the connector away from the connector component, along a direction perpendicular to the direction from the connector component to the cable component, wherein the cross-section of the end of the connector near the connector component is larger than the cross-section of the end of the connector near the cable component.

[0017] In some embodiments, the connector extends smoothly from one end near the connector component to one end near the cable component, so that the connector has a tapered structure.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] In this invention, a protective device is provided. In practical applications, the protective device is connected to the charging end of the data cable. For example, the protective device can be sleeved on the charging end of the data cable, or it can be glued to the charging end, or the protective device and the charging end of the data cable can be an integrally formed structure. When a user holds the data cable, for example, when the user holds the data cable to charge an electronic device, the user's hand will come into contact with the elastic element. Because the elastic element is soft and can undergo elastic deformation, it can provide a cushioning effect when the user's hand comes into contact with it, thereby improving the user's comfort when holding the data cable and preventing the data cable from scratching the user's skin. Moreover, the elastic element helps to increase the friction between the user's hand and the data cable, thereby playing a non-slip role and improving the stability of the user when holding the data cable.

[0020] When a user holds the charging end of a data cable with the aforementioned protective device, the shell and the elastic element work together to provide comfortable support and cushioning for the hand. The shell provides stable support, while the elastic element provides a soft touch, effectively preventing scratches that may occur during use and improving the anti-slip effect of the data cable. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the protective device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model from a first-view perspective;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the protective device provided in an embodiment of the present invention from a second perspective;

[0024] Figure 3 An exploded view of the overall structure of the protective device provided in an embodiment of this utility model from a first perspective;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a data cable provided in an embodiment of the present invention from a first-view perspective;

[0026] Figure 5 An exploded view of the overall structure of a data cable provided in an embodiment of this utility model from a first perspective.

[0027] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0028] 10. Protective devices;

[0029] 20. Data cable;

[0030] 100. Shell;

[0031] 110. First parcel segment; 120. Second parcel segment;

[0032] 111. First receiving cavity;

[0033] 121. Second receiving cavity;

[0034] 200. Elastic components;

[0035] 210. Anti-slip part;

[0036] 300. Charging terminal;

[0037] 310. Connector components; 320. Connectors; 330. Cable components;

[0038] 321. Install the groove.

[0039] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0041] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0042] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or," "and / or," or "and / or" throughout the text implies three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where A and B are simultaneously satisfied. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0043] A data cable is a cable used to transmit data, typically connecting devices such as computers and mobile phones to USB ports or other data ports. A data cable consists of conductors and insulation materials for conducting electrical signals. With technological advancements, various types of data cables have emerged, such as plastic-shelled data cables, metal-shelled data cables, and TPE or PVC molded data cables. However, these commercially available data cables are often slippery and stiff, which may cause users to scratch their fingers during use.

[0044] Therefore, in order to solve the technical problem that the existing data cable 20 is relatively slippery and stiff, which may cause users to scratch their fingers during use, refer to Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a protective device 10, which is installed on the charging end 300 of a data cable 20. The charging end 300 includes a connector component 310 and a connector 320, with the connector component 310 disposed at one end of the connector 320. The protective device 10 includes a housing 100 and an elastic member 200. The housing 100 includes a first wrapping section 110 and a second wrapping section 120 (for example, the first wrapping section 110 and the second wrapping section 120 can be an integrally formed structure). The first wrapping section 110 is provided with a first receiving cavity 111, and the second wrapping section 120 is provided with a second receiving cavity 121. The second receiving cavity 121 and the first receiving cavity 111 are interconnected. The first receiving cavity 111 is used to receive the connector component 310, and the connector component 310 can extend out of the first receiving cavity 111. The second receiving cavity 121 is used to receive the connector 320. Along a direction perpendicular to the direction from the first enclosing segment 110 to the second enclosing segment 120, the cross-section of the first enclosing segment 110 is smaller than the cross-section of the second enclosing segment 120, so that the first receiving cavity 111 adapts to the size of the connector component 310, and the second receiving cavity 121 adapts to the size of the connector 320. An elastic element 200 is disposed on the outer surface of the housing 100, and the elastic element 200 is configured to undergo elastic deformation under stress. The hardness of the housing 100 is greater than the hardness of the elastic element 200, so that the housing 100 can provide support for the elastic element 200.

[0045] Specifically, in this embodiment, a protective device 10 is provided. In practical applications, the protective device 10 is connected to the charging end 300 of the data cable 20. For example, the protective device 10 can be sleeved on the charging end 300 of the data cable 20, or the protective device 10 can be glued to the charging end 300 of the data cable 20, or the protective device 10 and the charging end 300 of the data cable 20 can be an integrally formed structure. When a user holds the data cable 20, for example, when the user holds the data cable 20 to charge an electronic device, the user's hand will come into contact with the elastic element 200. Since the elastic element 200 is soft and can undergo elastic deformation, when the user's hand comes into contact with the elastic element 200, the elastic element 200 can provide a cushioning effect for the user's hand, thereby improving the user's comfort when holding the data cable 20 and preventing the data cable 20 from scratching the user's hand skin. Furthermore, the elastic element 200 helps to increase the friction when the user's hand comes into contact with the data cable 20, thereby playing a role in preventing slippage and improving the stability of the user when holding the data cable 20.

[0046] In this embodiment, when the user holds the charging end 300 of the data cable 20, the housing 100 and the elastic element 200 work together to provide comfortable support and cushioning for the hand. The housing 100 provides stable support, while the elastic element 200 provides a soft touch, effectively preventing scratches that may occur during use and improving the anti-slip effect of the data cable 20.

[0047] Typically, the connector component 310 is smaller than the connector 320, adapting to the size of the connector component 310. The first wrapping segment 110 has a smaller cross-section, also adapting to the size of the connector 320, while the second wrapping segment 120 has a larger cross-section. With this structure, the first wrapping segment 110 fits better to the connector component 310, and the second wrapping segment 120 fits better to the connector 320. This avoids large gaps between the first wrapping segment 110 and the connector component 310, and also avoids large gaps between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320, thereby preventing dust accumulation at the connection point of the connector component 310 and the connector 320 and improving the cleanliness of the data cable 20 during use.

[0048] Furthermore, the protective device 10 provided in this embodiment can effectively protect the connection between the connector component 310 and the connector 320, preventing cracking at the connection between the connector component 310 and the connector 320, and improving the durability of the data cable 20 during use.

[0049] In some embodiments, the elastic element 200 is a structure made of silicone. Specifically, in this embodiment, the elastic element 200 adopts a silicone structure. On the one hand, the silicone structure has good elasticity and cushioning performance. When the user's hand holds the data cable 20, the elastic element 200 of the protective device 10 can provide elastic protection for the hand, effectively preventing the hand from being scratched by the data cable 20, thereby improving the user's comfort when holding the data cable 20. On the other hand, the silicone structure has good shock absorption performance. When the data cable 20 is dropped, the elastic element 200 of the protective device 10 can buffer and absorb shock, thereby reducing the damage to the data cable 20. Furthermore, the silicone structure has good wear resistance, which gives the elastic element 200 of the protective device 10 a long service life.

[0050] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 5 The outer surface of the elastic element 200 is provided with an anti-slip portion 210. For example, the anti-slip portion 210 can be an anti-slip pattern or an anti-slip protrusion. Specifically, in this embodiment, by providing the anti-slip portion 210, when the user holds the elastic element 200, it helps to increase the contact friction between the user's hand and the elastic element 200, preventing the user's hand from slipping when contacting the elastic element 200, thus preventing the user from being unable to hold the data cable 20 stably.

[0051] In some embodiments, the elastic element 200 and the housing 100 are injection-molded structures. Specifically, in this embodiment, the housing 100 provides stable support for the elastic element 200, which can deform under external pressure or vibration to absorb energy, thereby protecting the housing 100 from damage. Simultaneously, the tight connection between the elastic element 200 and the housing 100 improves the stability and reliability of the overall structure, enhancing the overall performance of the protective device 10. The injection molding process for the elastic element 200 and the housing 100 reduces the manufacturing difficulty of the protective device 10, improves its manufacturing efficiency, reduces assembly steps, and saves assembly time. Furthermore, it enhances the bonding strength between the elastic element 200 and the housing 100, preventing the elastic element 200 from detaching from the housing 100 and ensuring the structural stability of the protective device 10. Finally, it reduces stress concentration during the manufacturing process of the protective device 10, improving its production quality and extending its service life.

[0052] This application adds a protective device 10 to charging products (such as data cables 20). This prevents skin scratches when inserting or removing the cable during use. The protective device 10 has a rapid rebound effect after being squeezed, ensuring the data cable 20 is non-slip and skin-friendly. This solves the technical problems of data cables 20 causing hand injuries, slipping, and easy detachment during use. The protective device 10 automatically rebounds after being squeezed, improving the user experience. Furthermore, this protective device 10 has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and is suitable for widespread use.

[0053] Correspondingly, another embodiment of this utility model also provides a data cable 20, see reference. Figures 1 to 5 The data cable 20 includes a charging terminal 300 and a protective device 10 as described in any of the above embodiments. The charging terminal 300 includes a connector component 310 and a connector 320, with the connector component 310 disposed at one end of the connector 320. A first wrapping section 110 of the protective device 10 is connected to the outside of the connector component 310, and a second wrapping section 120 of the protective device 10 is connected to the outside of the connector 320. The first wrapping section 110 can fit tightly against the outside of the connector component 310, effectively protecting the connector component 310. The second wrapping section 120 can fit tightly against the outside of the connector 320, effectively protecting the connector 320.

[0054] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the user holds the charging end 300 of the data cable 20 using the above-mentioned protective device 10, the housing 100 and the elastic element 200 work together to provide comfortable support and cushioning for the hand. The housing 100 provides stable support, while the elastic element 200 provides a soft touch, effectively preventing scratches that may occur during use and improving the anti-slip effect of the data cable 20.

[0055] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 5 Along the circumference of the connector 320, an installation groove 321 is provided on the outer wall of the connector 320, and the second wrapping segment 120 is connected within the installation groove 321. More preferably, the wall thickness of the second wrapping segment 120 is equal to the groove depth of the installation groove 321. For example, the wall thickness of the second wrapping segment 120 can be 3mm, in which case the groove depth of the installation groove 321 can also be exactly 3mm. Alternatively, the sum of the wall thickness of the second wrapping segment 120 and the wall thickness of the elastic member 200 is equal to the groove depth of the installation groove 321. For example, the sum of the wall thickness of the second wrapping segment 120 and the wall thickness of the elastic member 200 can be 3mm, in which case the groove depth of the installation groove 321 can also be exactly 3mm.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, the outer side wall of the connector 320 is provided with a mounting groove 321 along the circumferential direction to provide installation space. The second wrapping segment 120 is installed in the mounting groove 321 by a specific method (e.g., a socket connection), and its wall thickness matches the groove depth of the mounting groove 321, ensuring that the second wrapping segment 120 can be tightly embedded during installation, resulting in good sealing and stability between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320. Using the above structure, connecting the second wrapping segment 120 to the recessed mounting groove 321 improves the stability and reliability of the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320 during mating, preventing loosening between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320, or the second wrapping segment 120 from falling off the connector 320 under stress. Furthermore, by connecting the second wrapping segment 120 into the recessed mounting groove 321, the connection between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320 can be improved, the connection gap between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320 can be reduced, and the volume of the data cable 20 after the protective device 10 is installed can be reduced, thereby improving the portability of the data cable 20 after the protective device 10 is installed.

[0057] In some embodiments, an adhesive layer (not shown) is provided between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320. For example, the outer wall of the connector 320 may be coated with adhesive (specifically, adhesive is coated in the mounting groove 321, referring to the above embodiment), which can effectively bond the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320 together. Alternatively, double-sided tape may be affixed to the outer wall of the connector 320 (specifically, double-sided tape is affixed in the mounting groove 321, referring to the above embodiment), which can effectively bond the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320 together.

[0058] Specifically, in this embodiment, by providing an adhesive layer between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320, on the one hand, the connection stability and reliability between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320 can be improved, preventing the second wrapping segment 120 from easily detaching from the connector 320 and extending the service life of the data cable 20; on the other hand, the connection gap between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320 can be reduced, improving the overall connection integrity between the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320, preventing dust accumulation at the connection point of the second wrapping segment 120 and the connector 320, and ensuring the cleanliness of the data cable 20.

[0059] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The charging terminal 300 includes a cable component 330, which is disposed at the end of the connector 320 away from the connector component 310. Along a direction perpendicular to the direction from the connector component 310 to the cable component 330, the cross-section of the end of the connector 320 near the connector component 310 is larger than the cross-section of the end of the connector 320 near the cable component 330.

[0060] Specifically, in this embodiment, the connector component 310 is used to interface with an external power source or charging device to ensure safe and stable power transmission; the connector 320 serves to transmit power, with one end connected to the connector component 310 and the other end connected to the cable component 330; the cable component 330 is used to connect the main body of the charging terminal 300 to the external power cord. Since the wire diameter of the cable component 330 is smaller than that of the connector component 310, the cross-section of the connector 320 is smaller corresponding to the wire diameter of the cable component 330, while the cross-section of the connector 320 is larger corresponding to the size of the connector component 310. This structure helps save materials used in manufacturing the data cable 20, reduces manufacturing costs, and also helps reduce the overall size of the data cable 20, improving its portability.

[0061] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5The connector 320 extends smoothly from one end near the connector component 310 to the other end near the cable component 330, so that the connector 320 has a tapered structure. For example, the overall structure of the connector 320 can be flared.

[0062] Specifically, in this embodiment, the connector 320 adopts a smoothly extending tapered structure. On the one hand, the connector 320 is mostly rounded, which can eliminate sharp corners such as right angles and prevent sharp corners such as right angles from scratching the user's hand when holding the data cable 20, thereby eliminating the safety hazards of the data cable 20. On the other hand, designing the connector 320 as a smooth streamlined structure is beneficial to improving the overall aesthetics of the data cable 20, making the overall appearance of the data cable 20 softer and more beautiful.

[0063] Thanks to the improvements to the protection device 10, the data cable 20 in this embodiment has the same technical effect as the protection device 10, which will not be described again here.

[0064] It should be noted that other aspects of the protection device 10 and data cable 20 disclosed in this utility model can be found in the prior art, and will not be repeated here.

[0065] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A protection device, installed at the charging end of a data cable, the charging end comprising a connector component and a connector member, the connector component being disposed at one end of the connector member, characterized in that, The protective device includes: The housing includes a first enclosing segment and a second enclosing segment. The first enclosing segment has a first receiving cavity, and the second enclosing segment has a second receiving cavity. The second receiving cavity and the first receiving cavity are interconnected. The first receiving cavity is used to accommodate the connector component, and the second receiving cavity is used to accommodate the connector. In a direction perpendicular to the first enclosing segment pointing to the second enclosing segment, the cross-section of the first enclosing segment is smaller than the cross-section of the second enclosing segment, so that the first receiving cavity is adapted to the size of the connector component, and the second receiving cavity is adapted to the size of the connector. An elastic element is disposed on the outer surface of the housing and is configured to undergo elastic deformation when subjected to force.

2. The protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element is a structure made of silicone.

3. The protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the elastic element is provided with an anti-slip part.

4. The protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element and the housing are injection molded structures.

5. A data cable, characterized in that, include: A charging terminal, the charging terminal including a connector component and a connector, the connector component being disposed at one end of the connector; The protective device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a first wrapping section of the protective device is connected to the outside of the connector component, and a second wrapping section of the protective device is connected to the outside of the connector.

6. The data cable according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the circumference of the connector, an installation groove is provided on the outer side wall of the connector, and the second wrapping segment is connected to the installation groove.

7. The data cable according to claim 6, characterized in that, The wall thickness of the second wrapping segment is equal to the groove depth of the mounting groove.

8. The data cable according to claim 5, characterized in that, An adhesive layer is provided between the second wrapping segment and the connector.

9. The data cable according to claim 5, characterized in that, The charging terminal includes a cable component, which is disposed at the end of the connector away from the connector component, along a direction perpendicular to the direction from the connector component to the cable component. The cross-section of the end of the connector near the connector component is larger than the cross-section of the end of the connector near the cable component.

10. The data cable according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connector extends smoothly from one end near the connector component to the other end near the cable component, so that the connector has a tapered structure.

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