Plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box

Abstract

The utility model discloses a plug-in 4K ultra HD micro set top box, its characterized in that set top box main part is strip shape, is provided with HDMI male on set top box main part, and the support steel sheet is welded to the HDMI male close to set top box main part end, and the support steel sheet is fixedly connected with the inside of set top box main part. The utility model discloses a plug-in 4K ultra HD micro set top box directly inserts display equipment, does not need complex wiring, saves the space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a plug-in 4K ultra-high definition micro set-top box, belonging to the technical field of audio-visual equipment. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the popularization of digital TV, the traditional set-top box, as a key device for signal reception and processing, has many drawbacks. Its independent external form not only occupies extra space, but also needs to be connected to the display device through multiple cables, making the installation and wiring cumbersome, and the messy cables affect the aesthetics.

[0003] In addition, it is difficult to upgrade the functions of the traditional set-top box. If you want to obtain new functions or improve performance, you often need to replace the entire device, which is costly.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to study the existing set-top box to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to overcome the above problems, in-depth research has been carried out to design a plug-in 4K ultra-high definition micro set-top box. The main body of the set-top box is rectangular, and a male HDMI connector is provided on the main body of the set-top box.

[0006] A support steel plate is welded to the male HDMI connector near the end of the main body of the set-top box, and the support steel plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the main body of the set-top box.

[0007] The support steel plate is in a U shape.

[0008] The set-top box is equipped with a plurality of magnetic stickers for pasting on both sides of the HDMI interface of the TV or monitor; magnets are provided on both sides of the male HDMI connector of the main body of the set-top box.

[0009] Magnets are provided on the front and bottom of the set-top box.

[0010] Magnet holes are provided on the main body of the set-top box, and the magnets are arranged in the magnet holes. When the magnets approach the magnetic stickers, the magnets are partially sucked out of the magnet holes to achieve the adsorption of the set-top box.

[0011] A telescopic ring is provided around the magnet. One end of the telescopic ring is fixedly connected to the magnet, and the other end is fixed to the bottom of the magnet hole, so that the magnet is elastically connected to the bottom of the magnet hole.

[0012] The telescopic ring is formed by nesting a plurality of ring bodies with gradually decreasing apertures.

[0013] A power supply port is also provided on the set-top box, and the power supply port is a Type-C interface.

[0014] A USB interface is also provided on the main body of the set-top box.

[0015] The set-top box also includes a pluggable gain antenna.

[0016] The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition mini set-top box provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0017] (1) Direct insertion into the display device eliminates the need for complex wiring, saving space;

[0018] (2) It has rich functions, meets users' data storage, transmission and network sharing needs, and expands the application scenarios of set-top boxes;

[0019] (3) High structural strength and long service life. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an insertable 4K ultra-high-definition miniature set-top box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an insertable 4K ultra-high-definition miniature set-top box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Figure 3 This diagram shows a preferred embodiment of the insertable 4K ultra-high-definition miniature set-top box support steel plate structure according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an insertable 4K ultra-high-definition miniature set-top box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 5 The diagram shows a preferred embodiment of the telescopic ring structure of an insertable 4K ultra-high-definition miniature set-top box according to the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0026] 1-Set-top box body;

[0027] 2-HDMI male connector;

[0028] 3-Supporting steel plate;

[0029] 4-Magnet;

[0030] 5-Magnetic hole;

[0031] 6-Extension ring;

[0032] 71 - Power supply port;

[0033] 72 USB ports;

[0034] 73 - Storage Expansion Module;

[0035] 74 - Limited network interface;

[0036] 8-Gain Antenna. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Through these descriptions, the features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer and more apparent.

[0038] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments. Although various aspects of embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0039] This utility model provides an insertable 4K ultra-high-definition mini set-top box, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the set-top box body 1 is elongated, and an HDMI male connector 2 is provided on the set-top box body 1.

[0040] Traditional set-top boxes, while featuring HDMI ports, typically use female HDMI connectors and connect to monitors or TVs via HDMI cables. This invention, however, integrates a male HDMI connector directly into the set-top box body, allowing for direct plugging into a monitor or TV, thus reducing the need for external devices and cables and facilitating convenient installation.

[0041] More preferably, the HDMI male connector 2 is an HDMI interface that meets the HDMI 2.1a standard. Under this standard, HDMI Cable Power technology can be used to power the set-top box via HDMI.

[0042] In this invention, because the HDMI male connector is used to connect directly to the monitor or TV, the set-top box will be suspended in the air instead of being placed on the table. The set-top box is supported by the HDMI male connector. After long-term use, the main body of the set-top box and the HDMI interface are prone to cracking.

[0043] In this invention, the strength of the HDMI interface is optimized. Specifically, a supporting steel plate 3 is welded to the end of the HDMI male connector 2 near the set-top box body. The supporting steel plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the set-top box body 1 to avoid long-term stress between the HDMI male connector and the PCB board of the set-top box, which could lead to poor connection.

[0044] Preferably, the supporting steel plate 3 is in a Z-shape to ensure connection strength, such as... Figure 3 As shown.

[0045] Furthermore, set-top boxes have a certain weight, and TV HDMI ports generally face to the side of the TV, while monitor HDMI ports generally face downwards. Side-facing ports are less likely to fall off, but prolonged insertion can damage the TV's HDMI port. Downward-facing ports, due to the weight of the set-top box, are prone to falling off, leading to decreased connection stability. How to reduce damage to the TV or monitor HDMI port while ensuring the connection stability between the set-top box and the TV or monitor is the challenge of this invention.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the set-top box is equipped with multiple magnetic adhesive pads for attaching to both sides of the HDMI interface of a TV or monitor; magnets 4 are provided on both sides of the HDMI male connector of the set-top box body; by the cooperation of the magnetic adhesive pads and the magnets, the set-top box is attracted to the TV or monitor, thereby reducing damage to the HDMI interface and ensuring that the set-top box does not fall off.

[0047] More preferably, magnets 4 are provided on the front and bottom surfaces of the set-top box; when there are no suitable positions to attach the magnetic stickers on both sides of the HDMI interface of the TV or monitor, the magnetic stickers can be attached to the TV, monitor, TV cabinet, or wall at the corresponding positions of the magnets on the front and bottom surfaces of the set-top box, thereby achieving the attraction of the set-top box.

[0048] The magnetic sticker is a patch with an adhesive surface at one end and a magnetic material at the other end. Preferably, the magnetic sticker has multiple different thicknesses to adapt to different televisions or monitors.

[0049] Preferably, the set-top box body is provided with a magnetic hole 5, and the magnet 4 is disposed in the magnetic hole 5. When the magnet approaches the magnetic attraction, the magnet 4 is partially attracted out of the magnetic hole 5, thereby achieving the adsorption of the set-top box.

[0050] More preferably, a telescopic ring 6 is provided around the magnet. One end of the telescopic ring 6 is fixedly connected to the magnet 4, and the top end of the other end is fixed to the bottom of the magnet hole 5, so that the magnet 4 is elastically connected to the bottom of the magnet hole 5, preventing the magnet 4 from detaching from the magnet hole 5.

[0051] Preferably, the telescopic ring 6 is formed by nesting multiple rings with successively decreasing apertures, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the edges of adjacent rings can interlock to prevent them from separating. This provides both longitudinal elastic connection and lateral support, thus enabling the set-top box to bear its weight.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the set-top box is also provided with a power supply port 71, which supplies power to the set-top box when the monitor or TV does not support the HDMI 2.1a standard.

[0053] Preferably, the power supply port 71 is a Type-C interface, which can not only supply power but also enable high-speed communication to transmit high-definition audio and video signals to display devices with Type-C ports.

[0054] According to this utility model, the main body of the set-top box is long and narrow, similar to a computer expansion card, which makes it easy to insert into the back of display devices such as TVs, achieving hidden installation and improving the simplicity and aesthetics of the home.

[0055] Similar to traditional set-top boxes, this set-top box contains a core processor and a memory chip for running the television system.

[0056] Preferably, the core processor uses a high-performance decoding chip that supports 8K decoding.

[0057] Preferably, the set-top box body is also provided with a USB interface 72, which enables the set-top box to connect to a computer device for data reading and writing, and realizes the function of a USB flash drive.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the set-top box body 1 is provided with a storage expansion module 73, which is a pluggable eMMC or SD card storage module to expand the content, cache videos, store application data, improve the flexibility of use, and provide storage space upgrade capability for the device.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, a wired network interface 74 is provided in the set-top box body.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, a Wi-Fi module is also provided in the set-top box body to meet the wireless network connection function. Furthermore, through the cooperation of the preferred network interface and the Wi-Fi module, wired network signals can be converted into wireless network signals for peripheral devices to connect to.

[0061] Preferably, the set-top box further includes a pluggable gain antenna 8, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the set-top box's wireless transceiver capability is enhanced by using gain antenna 8.

[0062] According to this utility model, the set-top box is equipped with a remote control signal receiving module to realize remote control. It can use an infrared receiver or a Bluetooth module, preferably a Bluetooth module. When the set-top box is placed behind the TV, it can still realize sensitive remote control.

[0063] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship in the working state of this utility model. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0064] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0065] The present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments; however, these embodiments are merely exemplary and serve only an illustrative purpose. Based on this, various substitutions and improvements can be made to the present invention, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An insertable 4K ultra-high-definition miniature set-top box, characterized in that, The set-top box main body (1) is long strip-shaped, and an HDMI male connector (2) is provided on the set-top box main body (1). A support steel plate (3) is welded to the end of the HDMI male connector (2) close to the set-top box main body, and the support steel plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the set-top box main body (1).

2. The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box according to claim 1, wherein The support steel plate (3) is in a U-shaped.

3. The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box according to claim 1, wherein The set-top box is equipped with a plurality of magnetic stickers for pasting on both sides of the HDMI interface of a TV or a monitor; magnets (4) are provided on both sides of the HDMI male connector of the set-top box main body.

4. The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box according to claim 1, wherein Magnets (4) are provided on the front and bottom surfaces of the set-top box.

5. The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box according to claim 3, wherein Magnet holes (5) are provided on the set-top box main body, and the magnets (4) are arranged in the magnet holes (5). When the magnets approach magnetic adsorption, the magnets (4) are partially sucked out of the magnet holes (5) to achieve adsorption of the set-top box.

6. The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box according to claim 3, wherein A telescopic ring (6) is provided around the magnet. One end of the telescopic ring (6) is fixedly connected to the magnet (4), and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the magnet hole (5), so that the magnet (4) is elastically connected to the bottom of the magnet hole (5).

7. The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box according to claim 6, wherein The telescopic ring (6) is formed by nesting a plurality of ring bodies with gradually decreasing apertures.

8. The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box according to claim 1, wherein A power supply port (71) is further provided on the set-top box, and the power supply port (71) is a Type-C interface.

9. The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box according to claim 1, wherein A USB interface (72) is further provided on the set-top box main body.

10. The plug-in 4K ultra-high-definition micro set-top box according to claim 1, wherein The set-top box further includes a pluggable gain antenna (8).

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