Type-c connector integrated with LED indicator light

By integrating an LED charging indicator and a Type-C connector with a guiding structure, the problems of invisible charging status and unstable connection are solved, achieving intuitive display and stable and reliable electrical connection.

CN224384718UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19SHENZHEN HONGFU PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN HONGFU PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing Type-C connectors lack charging status indication, making it impossible for users to know the charging status in a timely manner, increasing the risk of battery wear and device damage, while also highlighting connection instability issues.

Method used

The Type-C connector is designed with integrated LED charging indicator and guide structure. The LED indicator displays the charging status in real time, and the guide block and guide groove ensure connection stability. The combination of positioning structure and contact connection achieves a reliable connection.

Benefits of technology

It provides an intuitive display of charging status, avoids unnecessary plugging and unplugging, improves connection stability and reliability, and ensures the reliability of electrical connections.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a Type-C connector with an integrated LED indicator light, including a connector body and a connector head body. The connector head body has a socket and a corresponding socket groove. The connector head body is inserted into the socket groove of the connector body via the socket and positioned by a positioning structure. The socket and the socket groove are connected by a contact connection structure, thereby enabling the connector head body to supply power to the connector body. The connector head body of this utility model features an LED charging indicator light on the socket, allowing real-time observation of the charging status through a window; this provides a clear understanding of whether the device is charging, avoiding unnecessary plugging and unplugging.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a connector, specifically a Type-C connector with integrated LED indicator light. Background Technology

[0002] In modern electronic devices, USB Type-C connectors are widely used due to their superior performance and convenience. However, many Type-C connectors lack effective charging status indication, preventing users from immediately knowing whether the device is charging after plugging in the connector. This can easily lead to misoperation, increasing the risk of battery drain and device damage. Furthermore, when replacing the connector head, the lack of an effective guiding mechanism during insertion and removal can cause unstable connections, resulting in poor contact and affecting the normal use of the device. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a Type-C connector with integrated LED indicator light, so as to solve the problems existing in the background art.

[0004] The Type-C connector for integrating LED indicator lights of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution, including: a connector body and a connector head body;

[0005] The connector body is provided with a plug-in socket, and the connector body is provided with a plug-in groove corresponding to the plug-in socket; the connector body is inserted into the plug-in groove of the connector body through the plug-in socket, and is positioned by a positioning structure;

[0006] The socket and the socket slot are connected by a contact connection structure, thereby enabling the main body of the socket to supply power to the main body of the connector.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the connector body has an LED charging indicator light on the plug socket, and a window corresponding to the LED charging indicator light is provided at the plug slot to observe whether the connector body is charging.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the connector is provided with a guide block, and the connector slot is provided with a guide groove corresponding to the guide block; the connector and the connector slot are guided by the guide block and the guide groove; the positioning structure is provided on the guide block.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the positioning structure includes a spring groove and a positioning ball;

[0010] The positioning ball is positioned at the end of the spring groove, and a compression spring is provided between the positioning ball and the spring groove. The compression spring compresses the positioning ball so that it is placed in the positioning hole of the insertion groove, thereby realizing the positioning and installation of the connector body and the connector head body.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the contact connection structure includes a conductive probe disposed inside the insertion slot and a conductive contact disposed on the insertion block;

[0012] When the connector body is connected to the connector head body, the conductive probe comes into contact with the conductive contact, thereby achieving a conductive connection between the connector body and the connector head body.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the connector body is provided with connecting wires.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] The connector body of this utility model is equipped with an LED charging indicator light on the plug socket, which allows real-time observation of the charging status through a window; it enables intuitive understanding of whether the device is charging, avoiding unnecessary plugging and unplugging.

[0016] This invention ensures the connection between the connector and the connector base by using a guide block and guide groove between the connector base and the connector groove, thus improving the stability of the connection; the positioning structure allows for easy replacement and ensures the reliability of the connection.

[0017] This invention achieves a reliable electrical connection through the contact connection structure and the contact between the conductive probe and the conductive contact. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning structure of this utility model.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0023] 1. Connector body; 2. Connector head body; 3. Plug-in socket; 4. Plug-in slot; 5. LED charging indicator light; 6. Window; 7. Guide block; 8. Guide groove; 9. Spring groove; 10. Positioning ball; 11. Conductive probe; 12. Conductive contact; 13. Connecting wire. Detailed Implementation

[0024] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0025] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the present invention provides a Type-C connector with integrated LED indicator light, comprising: a connector body 1 and a connector head body 2;

[0026] The connector body 2 is provided with a plug-in seat 3, and the connector body 1 is provided with a plug-in groove 4 corresponding to the plug-in seat 3; the connector body 2 is inserted into the plug-in groove 4 of the connector body 1 through the plug-in seat 3, and is positioned by a positioning structure.

[0027] The connector 3 and the connector slot 4 are connected by a contact connection structure, thereby enabling the connector body 1 to supply power to the connector body 2.

[0028] The connector body 2 has an LED charging indicator light 5 on the plug socket 3, which indicates whether charging is in progress. The plug slot 4 has a window 6 corresponding to the LED charging indicator light 5, which is used to observe whether the connector body 2 is charging.

[0029] The connector 3 is provided with a guide block 7, and the connector slot 4 is provided with a guide groove 8 corresponding to the guide block 7; the connector 3 and the connector slot 4 are guided by the guide block 7 and the guide groove 8; the positioning structure is provided on the guide block 7.

[0030] In order to achieve the connection effect, in this embodiment, the positioning structure includes a spring groove 9 and a positioning ball 10;

[0031] The positioning ball 10 is positioned at the end of the spring groove 9, and a compression spring is provided between the positioning ball 10 and the spring groove 9. The compression spring compresses the positioning ball 10 into the positioning hole of the insertion groove 4, thereby realizing the positioning and installation of the connector body 1 and the connector body 2.

[0032] In order to achieve the effect of conductivity, in this embodiment, the contact connection structure includes a conductive probe 11 disposed inside the plug slot 4 and a conductive contact 12 disposed on the plug block;

[0033] When the connector body 1 is connected to the connector head body 2, the conductive probe 11 comes into contact with the conductive contact 12, thereby achieving a conductive connection between the connector body 1 and the connector head body 2.

[0034] In addition, a connecting line 13 is provided on the main body 1 of the connector.

[0035] The connector body of this utility model is equipped with an LED charging indicator light on the plug socket, which allows real-time observation of the charging status through a window; it enables intuitive understanding of whether the device is charging, avoiding unnecessary plugging and unplugging; the guide block and guide groove between the plug socket and the plug groove ensure the docking of the connector and the plug socket, improving the stability of the connection; the positioning structure allows for easy replacement, ensuring the reliability of the connection.

[0036] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An integrated LED indicator Type-C connector, characterized in that, include: Connector body (1) and connector body (2); The connector body (2) is provided with a plug-in seat (3), and the connector body (1) is provided with a plug-in groove (4) corresponding to the plug-in seat (3); the connector body (2) is inserted into the plug-in groove (4) of the connector body (1) through the plug-in seat (3) and is positioned by the positioning structure; The plug-in socket (3) and the plug-in slot (4) are connected by a contact connection structure, thereby enabling the connector body (1) to supply power to the connector body (2).

2. The integrated LED pilot lamp Type-C connector of claim 1, wherein: The connector body (2) is provided with an LED charging indicator (5) on the plug socket (3) and a transparent window (6) corresponding to the LED charging indicator (5) is provided at the plug slot (4) for observing whether the connector body (2) is charging.

3. The integrated LED pilot lamp Type-C connector of claim 1, wherein: The plug-in base (3) is provided with a guide block (7), and the plug-in groove (4) is provided with a guide groove (8) corresponding to the guide block (7); the plug-in base (3) and the plug-in groove (4) are guided by the guide block (7) and the guide groove (8); the positioning structure is provided on the guide block (7).

4. The Type-C connector with integrated LED indicator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning structure includes a spring groove (9) and a positioning ball (10); The positioning ball (10) is positioned at the end of the spring groove (9), and a compression spring is provided between the positioning ball (10) and the spring groove (9). The positioning ball (10) is placed in the positioning hole of the insertion groove (4) by the compression spring, thereby realizing the positioning and installation of the connector body (1) and the connector body (2).

5. The Type-C connector with integrated LED indicator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The contact connection structure includes a conductive probe (11) disposed inside the plug slot (4) and a conductive contact (12) disposed on the plug block; When the connector body (1) is connected to the connector head body (2), the conductive probe (11) comes into contact with the conductive contact (12), thereby achieving a conductive connection between the connector body (1) and the connector head body (2).

6. The Type-C connector with integrated LED indicator light according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting line (13) is provided on the main body (1) of the connector.