USB connector structure with indicator light

By introducing circuit breaker and high temperature indication mechanisms into the USB connector, and using decoders, processing chips, and indicator lights to display circuit breaker and high temperature status, the problems of difficult maintenance and overheating damage of existing USB connectors are solved, and real-time detection and protection are achieved.

CN224384716UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19SHENZHEN ZHENGRUI ELECTRONIC CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN ZHENGRUI ELECTRONIC CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Abstract

The utility model relates to connector technical field discloses a USB connector structure with pilot lamp, including shell and USB connector, USB connector installs at the end of shell, and the multiple sets of connecting wires of USB connector are installed in the shell inside, and the shell lateral wall is installed with the high temperature indicating mechanism and the open circuit indicating mechanism, the open circuit indicating mechanism includes decoder, processing chip, nixie tube and pilot lamp no.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, specifically to a USB connector structure with an indicator light. Background Technology

[0002] As a communication device for electronic products, the USB connector enables information transmission between various electronic devices and allows for device control between them.

[0003] When using existing USB connectors, the connection between the USB connector port and the connecting cable is easily pulled, which can cause a break in the circuit and affect information transmission. When repairing USB connectors, each port needs to be tested to find the broken wire and repair it, which takes a lot of time. In addition, the internal connection of the USB connector is prone to heat generation, and excessive heat can easily damage the USB connector.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application proposes a USB connector structure with an indicator light. Utility Model Content

[0005] I. Technical problems to be solved

[0006] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that USB connector maintenance requires testing each port and locating broken wires, which is time-consuming. Furthermore, excessive heat at the internal connection points of the USB connector can easily damage it.

[0007] II. Technical Solution

[0008] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: a USB connector structure with an indicator light, including a shell and a USB connector, the USB connector is installed at the end of the shell, multiple sets of connecting wires of the USB connector are installed inside the shell, a connecting tube is installed at the tail end of the shell, the multiple sets of connecting wires pass through the connecting tube, and a circuit breaker indicator mechanism and a high temperature indicator mechanism are installed on the side wall of the shell.

[0009] The circuit breaker indicator includes a decoder, a processing chip, a digital tube and an indicator light 1. The decoder and processing chip are installed inside the housing, and the digital tube and indicator light 1 are installed outside the housing. The continuity status of the connecting wires can be viewed through the digital tube and indicator light 1.

[0010] The high temperature indicator includes a temperature sensor and an indicator light 2. The temperature sensor is installed on the part of the USB connector located inside the housing, and the indicator light 2 is installed on the outside of the housing.

[0011] As an improvement, the connecting wire is equipped with a circuit breaker detection structure and is connected to the decoder. The processing chip is connected to the decoder, the digital tube and the indicator light. The decoder sends the signal to the processing chip and controls the digital tube and the indicator light through the processing chip.

[0012] As an improvement, the digital tube is a two-digit digital tube.

[0013] As an improvement, the temperature sensor is connected to the processing chip, and the temperature sensor sends temperature data to the processing chip, which then controls indicator light two.

[0014] As an improvement, a label slot is provided on the outer side of the housing, on one side of indicator light one and indicator light two.

[0015] As an improvement, indicator light one and indicator light two have two lighting states: red and green.

[0016] III. Beneficial Effects

[0017] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows: when the USB connector is in use, the circuit breaker detection structure on the connecting wire transmits the data to the circuit breaker indicator mechanism, the decoder and processing chip process the data, and the corresponding number of the connecting wire is displayed through a two-digit digital tube, and a red indicator light is lit to indicate the connection.

[0018] The temperature inside the casing is detected by a temperature sensor, and the data is sent to a processing chip. The processing chip then illuminates a red indicator light to indicate a high temperature. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a USB connector with an indicator light according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the upper inner side structure of the shell of a USB connector with an indicator light according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower inner side structure of the shell of a USB connector structure with an indicator light according to this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a connection circuit diagram of a USB connector structure with an indicator light according to this utility model.

[0023] As shown in the figure: 1. Outer shell; 2. USB connector; 3. Connecting conduit; 4. Connecting wire; 5. Decoder; 6. Processing chip; 7. Digital tube; 8. Indicator light one; 9. Temperature sensor; 10. Indicator light two; 11. Label slot. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] As attached Figure 1 As shown, a USB connector structure with an indicator light includes a housing 1 and a USB connector 2. The USB connector 2 is installed at the end of the housing 1, and multiple sets of connecting wires 4 of the USB connector 2 are installed inside the housing 1. A connecting tube 3 is installed at the tail end of the housing 1. The multiple sets of connecting wires 4 pass through the connecting tube 3 and are connected to the port of the USB connector 2. The connecting tube 3 protects the multiple sets of connecting wires 4.

[0026] When an indication is given of an open circuit between the USB connector and connecting cable 4, as shown in the attached document. Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 4 As shown, a circuit breaker indicator mechanism is installed on the side wall of the housing 1. The circuit breaker indicator mechanism includes a decoder 5, a processing chip 6, a digital tube 7, and an indicator light 8. The decoder 5 and the processing chip 6 are installed inside the housing 1, and the digital tube 7 and the indicator light 8 are installed on the outside of the housing 1. The connecting wire 4 has a circuit breaker detection structure. The circuit breaker detection structure consists of a continuity detection device connected between the connecting wire 4 and the end of the USB connector 2. The continuity detection device is connected to the decoder 5. The processing chip 6 is connected to the decoder 5, and the digital tube 7 is connected to the indicator light 8. Each group... The connecting wire 4 is numbered. The continuity detection device sends the data to the decoder 5, which in turn sends the signal to the processing chip 6. When a disconnection occurs between the connecting wire 4 and the end of the USB connector 2, the processing chip 6 controls the digital tube 7 and indicator light 8. The digital tube 7 is a two-digit digital tube that displays the corresponding number of the connecting wire 4, facilitating subsequent inspection of the connection between the connecting wire 4 and the end of the USB connector 2. The indicator light 8 has two lighting states: red and green. The processing chip 6 controls the indicator light 8 to light up red to provide a warning.

[0027] To prevent damage to the USB connector due to excessive heat inside the casing 1, as shown in the attached... Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3 and attached Figure 4As shown, a high-temperature indicator mechanism is installed on the side wall of the housing 1. The high-temperature indicator mechanism includes a temperature sensor 9 and an indicator light 10. The temperature sensor 9 is installed on the part of the USB connector 2 located inside the housing 1, and the indicator light 10 is installed on the outside of the housing 1. The temperature sensor 9 is connected to the processing chip 6. The temperature sensor 9 sends the temperature data to the processing chip 6. The indicator light 10 has two lighting states: red and green. The processing chip 6 controls the indicator light 10 to light up red to provide an indication.

[0028] A label slot 11 is provided on the outer side of the outer casing 1 and on the side of indicator light 8 and indicator light 10 to indicate the corresponding functions and lighting colors of indicator light 8 and indicator light 10.

[0029] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0031] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A USB connector structure with an indicator light, comprising a housing (1) and a USB connector (2), wherein the USB connector (2) is mounted at the end of the housing (1), multiple sets of connecting wires (4) of the USB connector (2) are mounted inside the housing (1), and a connecting tube (3) is mounted at the tail end of the housing (1), wherein the multiple sets of connecting wires (4) pass through the connecting tube (3), characterized in that: The outer casing (1) is equipped with a circuit breaker indicator and a high temperature indicator. The circuit breaker indicator includes a decoder (5), a processing chip (6), a digital tube (7), and an indicator light (8). The decoder (5) and the processing chip (6) are installed inside the housing (1), and the digital tube (7) and the indicator light (8) are installed outside the housing (1). The continuity status of the connecting wire (4) can be viewed through the digital tube (7) and the indicator light (8). The high temperature indicator mechanism includes a temperature sensor (9) and an indicator light (10). The temperature sensor (9) is installed on the part of the USB connector (2) located inside the housing (1), and the indicator light (10) is installed on the outside of the housing (1).

2. The USB connector structure with indicator light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting wire (4) has a circuit breaker detection structure and is connected to the decoder (5). The processing chip (6) is connected to the decoder (5), the digital tube (7) is connected to the indicator light (8), and the decoder (5) sends the signal to the processing chip (6) and controls the digital tube (7) and the indicator light (8) through the processing chip (6).

3. The USB connector structure with indicator light according to claim 2, characterized in that: The digital tube (7) is a two-digit digital tube.

4. The USB connector structure with indicator light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature sensor (9) is connected to the processing chip (6). The temperature sensor (9) sends temperature data to the processing chip (6) and controls the indicator light (10) through the processing chip (6).

5. The USB connector structure with indicator light according to claim 1, characterized in that: A label slot (11) is provided on the outside of the outer casing (1) and on the side of indicator light one (8) and indicator light two (10).

6. The USB connector structure with indicator light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indicator light 1 (8) and indicator light 2 (10) have two lighting states: red and green.