Electronic device accessory facilitating storage of wire

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of parts of connecting devices. The application discloses an electronic device accessory facilitating storage of a wire, which comprises a shell having a containing cavity, a storage groove and a wire passing port, the containing cavity and the storage groove being communicated through the wire passing port; a wire winding assembly arranged in the containing cavity; and a wire comprising a wire and a connector electrically connected with the wire, the wire being connected with the wire winding assembly and being automatically wound back into the containing cavity through the wire winding assembly; when the wire is automatically wound back into the containing cavity from the wire passing port, the connector is guided to move towards the storage groove through the guiding cooperation with the shell; and a constraint structure arranged on at least one of the shell and the connector to constrain the connector moving towards the storage groove in the storage groove. The automatic storage of the connector is realized through the cooperation of the shell and the constraint structure, manual pressing of the connector into the storage groove is not needed, and the convenience of wire storage is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices become increasingly widespread, their accessories are also evolving. Charging devices are essential accessories for electronic devices, and those with retractable cables are particularly popular due to their ease of storage. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an electronic device accessory that facilitates cable storage. The accessory uses a housing and a constraint structure to automatically store the connectors, eliminating the need for manual insertion of the connectors into the storage slots and further improving the convenience of cable storage.

[0004] This application provides an electronic device accessory for easy cable storage, comprising: a housing having a receiving cavity, a storage slot, and a cable passage, wherein the receiving cavity and the storage slot are connected through the cable passage; a cable winding assembly disposed within the receiving cavity; a cable including a conductor and a connector electrically connected to the conductor, the conductor being connected to the cable winding assembly and automatically wound back into the receiving cavity by the cable winding assembly; when the conductor is automatically wound back into the receiving cavity from the cable passage, the connector moves towards the storage slot by guiding engagement with the housing; and a constraint structure disposed in at least one of the housing and the connector to constrain the connector moving towards the storage slot within the storage slot.

[0005] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, since the connector moves towards the storage slot through the housing guide engagement, the connector will be close to the storage slot without tilting up after reaching the storage slot. Because a constraint structure is provided to restrain the connector, the constraint structure can automatically restrain the connector in the storage slot, making it convenient and quick to use. Because a wire winding assembly is provided, the wire can be automatically stored in the receiving cavity, making storage convenient and quick, and helping to reduce the probability of wires tangling and knotting. Furthermore, the wire winding assembly, housing, and constraint structure can cooperate with each other. The wire winding assembly winds up the wire, allowing the wire to be stored back in the receiving cavity, and the connector enters the storage slot and is guided closer to the storage slot by the housing. The constraint structure automatically restrains the connector near the storage slot within the storage slot. This achieves automatic wire storage without the user manually winding the wire or pressing the connector, improving the convenience of wire storage and the user experience.

[0006] In some embodiments, the housing includes a guide structure located around the cable passage, the guide structure protruding from the side of the cable passage near the receiving groove, the guide structure guiding the connector to move toward the receiving groove by abutting against the connector when the cable automatically rewinds from the cable passage into the receiving cavity.

[0007] Therefore, when the wire is wound back to the connector and enters the receiving groove, the guide structure can abut against the connector located in the receiving groove, thereby guiding the connector to move closer to the receiving groove so that the constraint structure can constrain the connector.

[0008] In some embodiments, the guide structure and the bottom wall of the receiving groove are located on opposite sides of the cable passage, and the guide structure guides the connector to move toward the bottom wall.

[0009] Therefore, the guide structure can abut against the side of the connector away from the bottom wall of the storage tank, causing the connector to move towards the bottom wall of the storage tank.

[0010] In some embodiments, the guide structure has a guide surface on the side near the bottom wall. From the side of the guide surface near the wire passage to the side of the guide surface away from the wire passage, the distance between the guide surface and the bottom wall gradually increases. The end of the connector near the wire passage abuts against the guide surface and moves along the guide surface in a direction away from the wire passage, so that the connector moves in a direction closer to the bottom wall.

[0011] Because the distance between the guide surface and the bottom wall is larger on the side away from the cable outlet, the connector can easily enter between the guide surface and the bottom wall of the storage slot, and is less likely to get stuck on the guide surface. As the distance between the guide surface and the bottom wall gradually increases from the side closer to the cable outlet to the side farther away from the cable outlet, the connector moves towards the bottom wall of the storage slot as guided by the wire surface.

[0012] In some embodiments, the housing extends outward from the side wall of the receiving groove to form the guide structure, such that the guide structure covers a portion of the receiving groove. When the wire automatically rewinds from the wire outlet into the receiving cavity, the projection of the guide structure and the projection of the connector partially overlap in the same projection plane parallel to the bottom wall of the receiving groove, so that the wire is blocked by the guide structure.

[0013] Therefore, after the wires are stored, the guide structure covers part of the joint, making the joint less likely to stick up. Furthermore, the guide structure and the joint can jointly cover the wires, improving the aesthetics of electronic device accessories.

[0014] In some embodiments, the housing further includes a stop structure disposed around the wire passage to stop the connector. When the wire automatically rewinds from the wire passage into the receiving cavity, the portions of the connector located on opposite sides of the wire abut against the stop structure and the guide structure, respectively.

[0015] Therefore, the stop structure and the guide structure abut against the joint from both sides, and the two can cooperate with each other to make the joint closer to the storage groove, and also help to limit the position of the joint.

[0016] In some embodiments, the stop structure includes two stop portions, which are spaced apart to form the wire passage at the interval, and the guide structure is located on the same side of the two stop portions.

[0017] Thus, the two stops can block the connector between them, preventing the connector from being housed in the receiving cavity.

[0018] In some embodiments, the two stops form at least a portion of the sidewalls of the storage slot; and / or, the stop structure further includes a support portion to which the two stops are respectively connected, the support portion forming at least a portion of the bottom wall of the storage slot.

[0019] Therefore, the stop structure and the guide structure abut against the joint from both sides, and the two can cooperate with each other to make the joint closer to the storage groove, and also help to limit the position of the joint.

[0020] In some embodiments, when the wire automatically rewinds from the wire outlet into the receiving cavity, the projection of the guide structure and the projection of the stop portion at least partially overlap in the same projection plane parallel to the bottom wall of the receiving groove.

[0021] Therefore, the guide structure can shield at least part of the stop structure, improving the aesthetics of electronic device components.

[0022] In some embodiments, the constraint structure includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member that magnetically engages with the first magnetic member, the first magnetic member being disposed on the connector and the second magnetic member being disposed on the housing.

[0023] Therefore, when the connector is close to the storage slot, it can be automatically attracted and fixed by the magnetic parts on the shell, and storage can be achieved without manual operation.

[0024] In some embodiments, the second magnetic element is disposed on the bottom wall of the storage slot.

[0025] Thus, the connector actively attracts the second magnetic component located on the bottom wall of the storage slot via the first magnetic component, allowing the connector to be automatically stored in the storage slot.

[0026] In some embodiments, when the wire is automatically wound back from the wire outlet into the receiving cavity, the surface of the connector does not exceed the surface of the housing.

[0027] Therefore, after being stored, the connector can receive more comprehensive protection, is less prone to wear, and helps to extend the service life of the connector.

[0028] In some embodiments, the winding assembly includes a winding spool and a coil spring, the winding spool being rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity, the wire being connected to the winding spool and wound around the winding spool by rewinding, and the coil spring cooperating with the winding spool to provide an automatic rewinding torque to the winding spool.

[0029] Therefore, the reel can rotate under the action of the coil spring, thereby automatically winding the wire onto the reel, which helps to reduce the probability of the wire getting tangled and knotted. In addition, the coil spring can drive the connector into the storage slot and allow the connector to abut against the housing and be guided by the housing to be closer to the storage slot, which helps to store the connector.

[0030] In some embodiments, when the connector is housed in the storage slot, the connector is spaced apart from the sidewall of the storage slot to create a clearance space; and / or, the storage slot extends away from the cable outlet, and the end of the storage slot opposite to the cable outlet is open.

[0031] Therefore, users can insert their fingers into the clearance space or open area to remove the connector that is constrained by the restraint structure, making it easier for users to use and improving the user experience.

[0032] 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, specific embodiments of this application are given below. Attached Figure Description

[0033] 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:

[0034] Figure 1 A perspective view of an electronic device accessory provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 A perspective view of an electronic device accessory with concealed wiring provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 One of the cross-sectional views of an electronic device accessory provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 4 A second cross-sectional view of an electronic device accessory provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a stop structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0040] 10. Housing; 11. Storage slot; 12. Cable guide; 13. Guide structure; 131. Guide surface; 14. Stop structure; 141. Stop part; 142. Support part; 20. Cable winding assembly; 21. Cable winding reel; 30. Cable; 31. Conductor; 32. Connector; 40. Constraint structure; 41. First magnetic chuck; 42. Second magnetic chuck. Detailed Implementation

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] The following is a detailed description of this application.

[0050] As mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices become increasingly widespread, their accessories are also evolving. Charging devices are essential accessories for electronic devices, and those with retractable cables are particularly popular due to their ease of storage.

[0051] However, after the charging cable is rolled back into the housing, the connector is exposed. The exposed connector not only affects its appearance, but is also easily caught or bent by external debris when stored, causing wear and tear on the connector, and may also accidentally pull out the cable.

[0052] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this application provides an electronic device accessory that facilitates cable storage. By combining a housing and a constraint structure, the connector is automatically stored, eliminating the need for manual insertion of the connector into the storage slot and further enhancing the convenience of cable storage.

[0053] The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage provided in this application includes: a housing having a receiving cavity, a storage slot, and a cable passage, wherein the receiving cavity and the storage slot are connected through the cable passage; a cable winding assembly disposed within the receiving cavity; a cable including a conductor and a connector electrically connected to the conductor, wherein the conductor is connected to the cable winding assembly and is automatically wound back into the receiving cavity by the cable winding assembly; when the conductor is automatically wound back into the receiving cavity from the cable passage, the connector moves toward the storage slot by means of a guiding engagement with the housing; and a constraint structure disposed in at least one of the housing and the connector to constrain the connector moving toward the storage slot within the storage slot.

[0054] Because the connector moves towards the storage slot via the housing guide, it will fit snugly against the slot without tilting up. The constraint structure automatically holds the connector within the storage slot, making it convenient and quick to use. The cable winding assembly automatically stores the cable into the receiving cavity, reducing the likelihood of tangling. Furthermore, the cable winding assembly, housing, and constraint structure work together: the cable winding assembly rewinds the cable back into the receiving cavity, guiding the connector closer to the storage slot; and the constraint structure automatically holds the connector within the slot. This automatic cable storage eliminates the need for manual winding or pressing of the connector, improving convenience and user experience.

[0055] The following explanation is based on the accompanying drawings.

[0056] 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 concealed wiring provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 One of the cross-sectional views of an electronic device accessory provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 A second cross-sectional view of an electronic device accessory provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a stop structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0057] This application provides an electronic device accessory that facilitates the storage of cables 30, such as... Figures 1 to 4As shown, it includes: a housing 10 having a receiving cavity, a storage groove 11, and a cable passage 12, the receiving cavity and the storage groove 11 being connected through the cable passage 12; a cable winding assembly 20 disposed within the receiving cavity; a cable 30 including a conductor 31 and a connector 32 electrically connected to the conductor 31, the conductor 31 being connected to the cable winding assembly 20 and automatically wound back into the receiving cavity by the cable winding assembly 20; when the conductor 31 is automatically wound back into the receiving cavity from the cable passage 12, the connector 32 moves towards the storage groove 11 by guiding the connector 32 in the direction of the housing 10; and a constraint structure 40 disposed in at least one of the housing 10 and the connector 32 to constrain the connector 32 moving towards the storage groove 11 within the storage groove 11.

[0058] An electronic device accessory for facilitating the storage of cable 30 includes a housing 10, a cable winding assembly 20, cable 30, and a restraining structure 40. The housing 10 houses and protects the cable winding assembly 20. A storage groove 11 is formed on the surface of the housing 10, and a cable passage 12 is provided within the storage groove 11. The cable 30 extends into the housing 10 through the cable passage 12 and connects to the cable winding assembly 20. The cable winding assembly 20 automatically winds the cable 30 around itself, thereby storing a portion of the cable 30 within the housing 10. The restraining structure 40 is provided on the housing 10 and / or the cable 30, and restrains the end of the cable 30 within the storage groove 11.

[0059] The housing 10 forms a receiving cavity, in which the winding assembly 20 and part of the wire 30 are located. The receiving cavity can also accommodate components such as circuit boards and battery cells. One side surface of the housing 10 has a recessed section facing towards the receiving cavity, forming a receiving groove 11. A wire passage opening 12 is provided on the wall of the receiving groove 11, and the receiving groove 11 communicates with the receiving cavity through the wire passage opening 12. The housing 10 has a structure that guides the connector 32, allowing the connector 32 to move towards the receiving groove 11.

[0060] Electronic device accessories can be charging devices such as power banks and chargers. For example, an electronic device accessory is a power bank, in which a circuit board and a battery cell are housed in a receiving cavity, one end of a wire 30 is connected to the battery cell through the circuit board, and the other end of the wire 30 is always located outside the receiving cavity.

[0061] The wire 30 is used for electrical connection to electronic equipment. The wire 30 includes a conductor 31 and a connector 32. One end of the conductor 31 is connected to and conducts through the connector 32, and the other end of the conductor 31 is located in the receiving cavity and can communicate with the circuit board. Optionally, there are two connectors 32. One connector 32 is partially located in the receiving cavity, which is fixed to the housing 10 and has its interface exposed outside the housing 10, for connecting to a power supply or electronic equipment; the other connector 32 is located outside the receiving cavity and is used for connecting to a power supply or electronic equipment.

[0062] For example, the interface type of connector 32 can be a USB interface, such as a type-A interface, a type-B interface, a type-C interface, and a Lightning interface.

[0063] The cable winding assembly 20 connects to the wire 30. The cable winding assembly 20 can connect to the end of the wire 31 or to the side of the wire 31. The cable winding assembly 20 can wind the wire 31, so that the wire 31 can be neatly wound and stored on the cable winding assembly 20.

[0064] The constraint structure 40 is disposed on the housing 10 and / or the connector 32, and is capable of automatically constraining the proximate connector 32 into the receiving slot 11. Exemplarily, the constraint structure 40 includes a magnetic element.

[0065] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, since the connector 32 moves towards the receiving groove 11 through the guide engagement of the housing 10, the connector 32 will be close to the receiving groove 11 without tilting up after reaching it. Because a constraint structure 40 is provided to constrain the connector 32, the constraint structure 40 can automatically constrain the connector 32 in the receiving groove 11, making it convenient and quick to use. Because a winding assembly 20 is provided to rewind the wire 31, the wire 31 can be automatically stored in the receiving cavity, making storage convenient and quick, and helping to reduce the probability of the wires 31 becoming tangled or knotted. Furthermore, the winding assembly 20, the housing 10, and the constraint structure 40 can cooperate with each other. The winding assembly 20 rewinds the wire 30, allowing the conductor 31 to be stored back in the receiving cavity, and the connector 32 to enter the storage slot 11 and be guided closer to the storage slot 11 by the housing 10. The constraint structure 40 automatically constrains the connector 32, which is close to the storage slot 11, within the storage slot 11. This achieves automatic storage of the wire 30 without requiring the user to manually wind the conductor 31 or press the connector 32, thus improving the convenience of wire storage and the user experience.

[0066] In some embodiments, see continue to see Figures 1 to 4 The housing 10 includes a guide structure 13 located around the wire passage 12. The guide structure 13 protrudes from the side of the wire passage 12 near the receiving groove 11. When the wire 31 automatically rewinds from the wire passage 12 into the receiving cavity, the guide structure 13 abuts against the connector 32 to guide the connector 32 to move toward the receiving groove 11.

[0067] The housing 10 includes a guide structure 13. The guide structure 13 is located on the periphery of the wire passage 12, and is disposed on the housing 10 and protrudes in a direction away from the receiving cavity.

[0068] Specifically, the guide structure 13 can be disposed on the wall of the receiving groove 11, protruding relative to the groove wall, and the cable passage 12 is formed on the wall of the receiving groove 11. The wall of the receiving groove 11 includes a bottom wall and side walls. During the process of the wire 31 being wound back into the receiving cavity, the connector 32 moves closer to the cable passage 12 until it abuts against the side wall around the cable passage 12, at which point the connector 32 contacts the guide structure 13. Under the winding force of the winding assembly 20, the connector 32 presses against the wall around the cable passage 12 and the guide structure 13, and the guide structure 13 can guide the connector 32 closer to the receiving groove 11.

[0069] Therefore, when the wire 31 is wound back to the connector 32 and enters the receiving groove 11, the guide structure 13 can abut against the connector 32 located in the receiving groove 11, thereby guiding the connector 32 to move closer to the receiving groove 11 so that the constraint structure 40 can constrain the connector 32.

[0070] In some embodiments, see continue to see Figures 1 to 4 The bottom walls of the guide structure 13 and the storage groove 11 are located on opposite sides of the cable passage 12, and the guide structure 13 guides the connector 32 to move towards the bottom wall.

[0071] The guide structure 13 abuts against the side of the connector 32 away from the bottom wall of the storage groove 11, thus confining the connector 32 between itself and the storage groove 11 and preventing the connector 32 from tilting up. The guide structure 13 and the bottom wall of the storage groove 11 are separated from each other, and the cable passage 12 is located between the guide structure 13 and the bottom wall of the storage groove 11. The cable passage 12 can be formed on the bottom wall or side wall of the storage groove 11.

[0072] Optionally, the guide structure 13 is disposed on the side wall of the receiving groove 11, and the guide structure 13 protrudes relative to the side wall. Also optionally, the guide structure 13 is constructed to extend from the housing 10 to the top of the receiving groove 11, such that the guide structure 13 covers a portion of the receiving groove 11.

[0073] The storage trough 11 includes a bottom wall and a side wall. The extension direction of the bottom wall intersects with the extension direction of the side wall, and the bottom wall and the side wall together form the storage trough 11.

[0074] Thus, the guide structure 13 can abut against the side of the connector 32 away from the bottom wall of the storage groove 11, causing the connector 32 to move toward the bottom wall of the storage groove 11.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3As shown, the guide structure 13 has a guide surface 131 on the side near the bottom wall. From the side of the guide surface 131 near the wire passage 12 to the side of the guide surface 131 away from the wire passage 12, the distance between the guide surface 131 and the bottom wall gradually increases. The end of the connector 32 near the wire passage 12 abuts against the guide surface 131 and moves along the guide surface 131 in a direction away from the wire passage 12, so that the connector 32 moves in a direction closer to the bottom wall.

[0076] The guide structure 13 has a guide surface 131, which is located on the side of the guide structure 13 facing the bottom wall of the storage groove 11. The guide surface 131 is an inclined surface, and the distance between the guide surface 131 and the bottom wall gradually increases from the side of the guide surface 131 near the wire passage 12 to the side of the guide surface 131 away from the wire passage 12, so that the guide structure 13 and the groove wall of the storage groove 11 form a gradually expanding structure.

[0077] Because the distance between the guide surface 131 and the bottom wall is relatively large on the side away from the wire passage 12, the connector 32 can easily enter between the guide surface 131 and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 11, and is less likely to get stuck at the guide surface 131. As the distance between the guide surface 131 and the bottom wall gradually increases from the side closer to the wire passage 12 to the side farther away from the wire passage 12, the connector 32 moves towards the bottom wall of the receiving groove 11 as guided by the wire 31 surface.

[0078] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the housing 10 extends outward from the side wall of the storage groove 11 to form a guide structure 13, so that the guide structure 13 covers part of the storage groove 11. When the wire 31 automatically rewinds from the wire outlet 12 into the receiving cavity, the projection of the guide structure 13 and the projection of the connector 32 partially overlap in the same projection plane parallel to the bottom wall of the storage groove 11, so that the wire is blocked by the guide structure 13.

[0079] The guide structure 13 is opposite to and separated from the bottom wall of the receiving groove 11. When the wire 31 automatically rewinds from the wire passage 12 into the receiving cavity, part of the connector 32 is abutted between the guide structure 13 and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 11. The connector 32 can block the wire passage 12, so that the wire 31 is located in the receiving cavity; the connector 32 can also be spaced apart from the wire passage 12, so that part of the wire 31 is stored in the space between the guide structure 13, the receiving groove 11 and the connector 32. At this time, the user can only see the housing 10 and the connector 32 from the outside, but cannot see the wire 31.

[0080] Therefore, after the wires are stored, the guide structure 13 covers part of the connector 32, making the connector 32 less likely to lift up. Furthermore, the guide structure 13 and the connector 32 can jointly cover the wire 31, improving the aesthetics of the electronic device accessories.

[0081] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the housing 10 also includes a stop structure 14 disposed on the periphery of the wire passage 12 to stop the connector 32. When the wire 31 automatically rewinds from the wire passage 12 into the receiving cavity, the parts of the connector 32 located on opposite sides of the wire 31 abut against the stop structure 14 and the guide structure 13 respectively.

[0082] The housing 10 also includes a stop structure 14. The stop structure 14 is disposed on the periphery of the cable passage 12 and is located on the movement path of the connector 32, so that the connector 32 is stopped in the receiving groove 11 and is not taken into the receiving cavity.

[0083] Thus, the stop structure 14 and the guide structure 13 abut against the connector 32 from both sides, and the two can cooperate with each other to make the connector 32 closer to the receiving groove 11, and also help to limit the position of the connector 32.

[0084] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the stop structure 14 includes two stop portions 141, which are spaced apart to form a wire passage 12 at the interval. The guide structure 13 is located on the same side of the two stop portions 141.

[0085] The stop structure 14 includes a stop portion 141. Two stop portions 141 are spaced apart from each other and are located on both sides of the wire passage 12, forming the wire passage 12 between the two stop portions 141. The two stop portions can be symmetrically arranged. Each stop portion 141 extends away from the receiving space, and the stop portion 141 and the guide structure 13 are directly opposite each other. The stop portion 141 and the guide structure 13 can enclose a cavity forming a fitting joint 32 to guide the joint 32.

[0086] Thus, the two stops 141 can block the connector 32 between them, preventing the connector 32 from being housed in the receiving cavity.

[0087] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the two stops 141 form at least a portion of the sidewalls of the storage groove 11; and / or, the stop structure 14 further includes a support 142, the two stops 141 being connected to the support 142 respectively, the support 142 forming at least a portion of the bottom wall of the storage groove 11.

[0088] The two stops 141 can form at least part of the sidewalls of the receiving groove 11, and the stops 141 can be configured to fit the arcuate part of the connector 32 near the end of the wire 31.

[0089] The stop structure 14 also includes a support portion 142. The support portion 142 is connected to two stop portions 141 respectively, and the support portion 142 can form at least part of the bottom wall of the receiving groove 11. The support portion 142 and the stop portions 141 can be together arranged to form the cable passage 12.

[0090] Thus, the stop structure 14 and the guide structure 13 abut against the connector 32 from both sides, and the two can cooperate with each other to make the connector 32 closer to the receiving groove 11, and also help to limit the position of the connector 32.

[0091] In some embodiments, when the wire 31 is automatically wound back from the wire passage 12 into the receiving cavity, the projection of the guide structure 13 and the projection of the stop portion 141 at least partially overlap in the same projection plane parallel to the bottom wall of the receiving groove 11.

[0092] The guide structure 13 covers at least part of the stop portion 141, allowing the side of the stop portion 141 furthest from the support portion to be connected to the guide structure 13. When the wire 31 automatically rewinds from the wire passage 12 into the receiving cavity, the end of the connector 32 near the wire 31 is confined between the stop portion 141 and the guide structure 13. Furthermore, the contact position of the stop portion 141 with the connector 32 is further away from the receiving groove 11 than the contact position of the guide structure 13 with the structure, thereby providing a shearing force to the connector 32, causing the connector 32 to flip in a direction approximately parallel to the bottom wall of the receiving groove 11.

[0093] Thus, the guide structure 13 can shield at least part of the stop structure, improving the aesthetics of electronic device components.

[0094] In some embodiments, the constraint structure 40 is disposed on the connector 32. The housing 10 is made of ferromagnetic metal, for example, the storage groove 11 is formed by using ferromagnetic metal. A first magnetic attractor 41 is disposed on the connector 32 so that the connector 32 can be automatically attracted to the housing 10.

[0095] In some embodiments, the constraint structure 40 is disposed on the housing 10. The connector 32 is made of ferromagnetic metal, and a second magnetic element 42 is disposed on the housing 10 so that the connector 32 can be automatically attracted to the housing 10.

[0096] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the constraint structure 40 includes a first magnetic member 41 and a second magnetic member 42 that magnetically engages with the first magnetic member 41. The first magnetic member 41 is disposed on the connector 32, and the second magnetic member 42 is disposed on the housing 10.

[0097] The constraint structure 40 includes a first magnetic attractor 41 and a second magnetic attractor 42. The first magnetic attractor 41 and the second magnetic attractor 42 are capable of attracting each other. The materials of the first magnetic attractor 41 and the second magnetic attractor 42 include magnets and ferromagnetic metals. Optionally, the first magnetic attractor 41 is made of either a magnet or a ferromagnetic metal, and the second magnetic attractor 42 is made of the other of either a magnet or a ferromagnetic metal. Alternatively, the first magnetic attractor 41 may be made of a magnet, and the second magnetic attractor 42 may also be made of a magnet. The ferromagnetic metal includes iron, cobalt, and nickel.

[0098] The second magnetic element 42 can be disposed on the side wall or bottom wall of the storage slot 11.

[0099] Therefore, when the connector 32 is close to the storage slot 11, it can be automatically attracted and fixed by the magnetic parts on the housing 10, and storage can be achieved without manual operation.

[0100] In some embodiments, see continue to see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The second magnetic suction element 42 is disposed on the bottom wall of the storage slot 11.

[0101] Thus, the connector 32 is actively attracted by the second magnetic member 42 located on the bottom wall of the storage groove 11 through the first magnetic member 41, so that the connector 32 can be automatically stored in the storage groove 11.

[0102] In some embodiments, when the wire 31 is automatically wound back from the wire outlet into the receiving cavity, the surface of the connector 32 does not exceed the surface of the housing 10.

[0103] In other words, in the direction perpendicular to the bottom wall of the storage slot, the depth of the storage slot is greater than or equal to the length of the connector 32.

[0104] Therefore, after being stored, connector 32 can be fully protected and is not easily worn, which helps to extend the service life of connector 32.

[0105] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the winding assembly 20 includes a winding spool 21 and a coil spring. The winding spool 21 is rotatably disposed in a receiving cavity. The wire 31 is connected to the winding spool 21 and is wound around the winding spool 21 by rewinding. The coil spring cooperates with the winding spool 21 to provide the winding spool 21 with automatic rewinding torque.

[0106] The cable winding assembly 20 includes a cable reel 21 and a coil spring. Both the cable reel 21 and the coil spring are located within a receiving cavity. The cable reel 21 is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity, and the wire 31 is connected to and wound around the cable reel 21. The coil spring connects the cable reel 21 and the housing 10. When the wire 31 is pulled out of the receiving cavity, the cable reel 21 rotates, causing the coil spring to tighten. After the wire 31 is released, the cable reel 21 rewinds under the action of the torsion spring, winding the wire 31 back onto the cable reel 21.

[0107] Therefore, the reel 21 can rotate under the action of the coil spring, thereby automatically winding the wire 31 onto the reel 21, which helps to reduce the probability of the wire 31 getting tangled and knotted. The coil spring can also drive the connector 32 into the storage slot 11, and allow the connector 32 to abut against the housing 10 and be guided by the housing 10 to be closer to the storage slot 11, which helps to store the connector 32.

[0108] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, with the connector 32 housed in the storage groove 11, the connector 32 and the side wall of the storage groove 11 are spaced apart to form a clearance space; and / or, the storage groove 11 extends away from the cable outlet 12, and the end of the storage groove 11 opposite to the cable outlet 12 is open.

[0109] The storage slot 11 can be constructed as a box with an opening on one side. When the connector 32 is stored in the storage slot 11, the end of the connector 32 near the wire 31 abuts against the side wall of the storage slot 11 with the wire passage 12, and the end of the connector 32 away from the wire 31 is separated from the other side wall of the storage slot 11 by a certain distance, forming a clearance space.

[0110] The receiving groove 11 can also be configured as a shovel shape that opens outward at the end away from the wire passage 12. When the connector 32 is stored in the receiving groove 11, the end of the connector 32 near the wire 31 abuts against the side wall of the receiving groove 11 with the wire passage 12, and the end of the connector 32 away from the wire 31 is unobstructed, so the open opening can be regarded as a clearance space.

[0111] Therefore, users can insert their fingers into the clearance space or open area to remove the connector 32 constrained by the constraint structure 40, making it easier for users to use and improving the user experience.

[0112] 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 for easy cable management, characterized in that, include: The housing has a receiving cavity, a storage slot, and a cable passage, wherein the receiving cavity and the storage slot are connected through the cable passage; A winding assembly is disposed within the receiving cavity; The wire includes a conductor and a connector electrically connected to the conductor. The conductor is connected to the winding assembly and is automatically wound back into the receiving cavity by the winding assembly. When the conductor is automatically wound back into the receiving cavity from the wire passage, the connector moves towards the storage slot by engaging with the housing guide. A constraint structure is provided in at least one of the housing and the connector to constrain the connector, which moves toward the receiving groove, within the receiving groove.

2. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a guide structure located around the cable passage, the guide structure protruding from the side of the cable passage near the receiving groove. When the wire automatically rewinds from the cable passage into the receiving cavity, the guide structure abuts against the connector to guide the connector to move toward the receiving groove.

3. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide structure and the bottom wall of the storage groove are located on opposite sides of the cable passage, and the guide structure guides the connector to move towards the bottom wall.

4. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide structure has a guide surface on the side near the bottom wall. From the side of the guide surface near the wire passage to the side of the guide surface away from the wire passage, the distance between the guide surface and the bottom wall gradually increases. The end of the connector near the wire passage abuts against the guide surface and moves along the guide surface in a direction away from the wire passage, so that the connector moves in a direction closer to the bottom wall.

5. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing extends outward from the side wall of the storage groove to form the guide structure, so that the guide structure covers part of the storage groove. When the wire automatically rewinds from the wire outlet into the receiving cavity, the projection of the guide structure and the projection of the connector coincide in the same projection plane parallel to the bottom wall of the storage groove, so that the wire is blocked by the guide structure.

6. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The housing also includes a stop structure disposed on the periphery of the wire passage to stop the connector. When the wire automatically rewinds from the wire passage into the receiving cavity, the portions of the connector located on opposite sides of the wire abut against the stop structure and the guide structure, respectively.

7. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to claim 6, characterized in that, The stop structure includes two stop portions, which are spaced apart to form the wire passage opening at the interval, and the guide structure is located on the same side of the two stop portions.

8. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to claim 7, characterized in that, The two stops form at least a portion of the sidewalls of the receiving slot; and / or, The stop structure also includes a support portion, and the two stop portions are respectively connected to the support portion, the support portion forming at least a portion of the bottom wall of the storage groove.

9. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the wire automatically rewinds from the wire outlet into the receiving cavity, the projection of the guide structure and the projection of the stop portion at least partially overlap in the same projection plane parallel to the bottom wall of the receiving groove.

10. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The constraint structure includes a first magnetic attractor and a second magnetic attractor that magnetically engages with the first magnetic attractor. The first magnetic attractor is disposed on the connector, and the second magnetic attractor is disposed on the housing.

11. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second magnetic element is disposed on the bottom wall of the storage slot.

12. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to claim 11, characterized in that, When the wire automatically rewinds from the wire outlet into the receiving cavity, the surface of the connector does not exceed the surface of the housing.

13. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The winding assembly includes a winding spool and a coil spring. The winding spool is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity. The wire is connected to the winding spool and is wound around the winding spool by rewinding. The coil spring cooperates with the winding spool to provide an automatic rewinding torque to the winding spool.

14. The electronic device accessory for easy cable storage according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, With the connector housed in the receiving slot, the connector is spaced apart from the side wall of the receiving slot to create a clearance space; and / or, The storage slot extends away from the cable passage, and the end of the storage slot opposite to the cable passage is open.

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