Data line with adapter foolproofing

Abstract

This utility model discloses a data cable with an adapter for foolproof plugging, comprising a data cable and an adapter. The data cable includes a wire and two Type-C plugs, each end of which has a handle. The adapter includes a housing, a Type-C socket, and a Type-A plug. The housing and each handle are connected via a foolproof plugging mechanism, and both the outer surface of the housing and the outer surface of each handle have foolproof markings. By providing a foolproof structure between the housing and each handle, and utilizing this foolproof structure for plugging, and with foolproof markings on both the outer surface of the housing and the outer surface of each handle, the incorrect insertion of the Type-C plug and Type-C socket is effectively prevented, fundamentally eliminating the cause of incorrect plugging. This makes plugging and using the cable faster, simpler, and more accurate, and ensures signal source identification after plugging without affecting transmission speed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data cable technology, and in particular to a data cable with an adapter that allows for plug-in and foolproof connection. Background Technology

[0002] A data cable with an adapter is a specially designed cable that comes with one or more adapters (also called converters) to transfer data or charge between different types of devices or interfaces. This type of cable is designed to solve the problem of incompatible interfaces between devices, allowing users to more easily connect and transfer data between different devices. Data cables with adapters typically feature multiple interfaces, such as USB Type-A, USB Type-C, Lightning, and Micro USB, to accommodate the needs of different devices. The adapter converts one interface to another, thus enabling connection between devices. Because of the integrated adapter, users no longer need to carry multiple separate data cables and adapters; a single data cable with an adapter can meet the connection needs of multiple devices, improving ease of use.

[0003] With the widespread use of USB Type-C, current data cables with adapters mainly consist of a data cable and an adapter. The data cable includes a cable and two Type-C plugs. Both ends of the cable have handles, and the two Type-C plugs are electrically connected to both ends of the cable and are located on the handles, extending outwards. The adapter includes a housing, a Type-C socket, and a Type-A plug. The Type-C socket is located inside the housing, with one end protruding from the housing and detachably mating with the Type-C plug. The Type-A plug is located inside the housing and extends outwards from the other end, electrically connected to the Type-C socket.

[0004] However, in existing technology, the terminals B6 and B7 inside the Type-C plug typically do not have pins that correspond one-to-one with the terminals A6, A7, B6, and B7 inside the Type-C socket. When the Type-C plug and socket are inserted incorrectly, they are disconnected, the USB 2.0 signal cannot be detected, and the signal source cannot be identified, resulting in no data transmission. Users need to unplug the Type-C plug, reverse its orientation, and then plug it back in, causing inconvenience for product use. Therefore, it is necessary to improve current data cables with adapters. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology, and its main purpose is to provide a data cable with an adapter that can be plugged in correctly to prevent mistaken insertion. This effectively solves the problem that existing data cables with adapters are easily plugged in backwards, resulting in no data transmission speed.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A data cable with an adapter and foolproof plug-in mechanism includes a data cable and an adapter. The data cable includes a cable and two Type-C plugs. Both ends of the cable have handles. The two Type-C plugs are electrically connected to both ends of the cable and are respectively located on the handles and extend outwards. The adapter includes a housing, a Type-C socket, and a Type-A plug. The Type-C socket is located inside the housing and one end of the Type-C socket is exposed and can be detachably plugged into the Type-C plug. The Type-A plug is located inside the housing and extends outwards from the other end of the housing and is electrically connected to the Type-C socket. The housing and each handle are connected by a foolproof plug-in mechanism, and foolproof markings are provided on the outer surface of the housing and the outer surface of each handle.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the foolproof structure includes a foolproof groove and a foolproof protrusion. The foolproof groove is recessed inward on the outer end face of the handheld head, and the foolproof protrusion extends outward on one end face of the outer shell. The foolproof protrusion is engaged with the foolproof groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the anti-foolproof grooves are two symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, with the two anti-foolproof grooves located on the upper or lower side of the outer shell.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the error-proof mark is a concave or convex triangular part.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the Type-C plug is a USB 3.2 Type-C plug.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the Type-A plug is a USB 3.0 Type-A plug.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution:

[0014] By incorporating a foolproof structure between the outer shell and each handheld head, and using this structure for interlocking, and with foolproof markings on the outer surfaces of both the outer shell and each handheld head, the product effectively prevents the Type-C plug from being mistakenly inserted into the Type-C socket. This fundamentally eliminates the causes of incorrect insertion, making interlocking faster, simpler, and more accurate. After interlocking, the product can still identify the signal source without affecting the transmission speed, ensuring its reliability and stability, thereby improving the user experience.

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional assembly schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view from another angle of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the adapter in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0022] 10. Data cable 11. Cables

[0023] 111. Handheld head; 12. Type-C plug

[0024] 101. Anti-foolproof groove; 20. Adapter

[0025] 21. Outer casing 22. Type-C socket

[0026] 23. Type-A plug 201. Foolproof protrusion

[0027] 100. Mistake-proof markings. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, including a data cable 10 and an adapter 20.

[0029] The data cable 10 includes a cable 11 and two Type-C plugs 12. Both ends of the cable 11 have handle heads 111. The two Type-C plugs 12 are electrically connected to both ends of the cable 11 and are respectively disposed on the two handle heads 111 and extend outwards from the handle heads 111. In this embodiment, the thickness of the handle head 111 is 6.4 mm, and the width of the handle head 111 is 12.27 mm. The Type-C plug 12 is a USB 3.2 Type-C plug, and the length of the Type-C plug 12 protruding outwards from the handle head 111 is 6.65 mm.

[0030] The adapter 20 includes a housing 21, a Type-C socket 22, and a Type-A plug 23. The Type-C socket 22 is disposed inside the housing 21 and protrudes from one end of the housing 21, and is detachably connected to the Type-C plug 12. The Type-A plug 23 is disposed inside the housing 21 and extends outward from the other end of the housing 21, and is electrically connected to the Type-C socket 22. Furthermore, the housing 21 and each handheld head 111 are connected by a foolproof structure, and foolproof markings 100 are provided on the outer surface of the housing 21 and the outer surface of each handheld head 111.

[0031] In this embodiment, the foolproof structure includes a foolproof groove 101 and a foolproof protrusion 201. The foolproof groove 101 is recessed inward at the outer end of the handle head 111, and the foolproof protrusion 201 extends outward at one end of the outer shell 21, engaging with the foolproof groove 101. Furthermore, there are two foolproof grooves 101 arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides, positioned near the upper or lower side of the outer shell 21. The foolproof mark 100 can be a triangular recess or protrusion, and is not limited to any particular form.

[0032] Furthermore, the width of the anti-mistake groove 101 is 3.28 mm, and the depth of the anti-mistake groove 101 is 1.35 mm. The width of the outer casing 21 is 16.0 ± 0.2 mm, the height of the outer casing 21 is 7.05 mm, the length of the main body of the outer casing (excluding the anti-mistake protrusion 201) is 25.2 ± 0.3 mm, the maximum length of the outer casing (including the anti-mistake protrusion 201) is 26.5 mm, the distance between the inner sides of the two anti-mistake protrusions 201 is 10.44 mm, the distance between the outer sides of the two anti-mistake protrusions 201 is 12.26 mm, and the anti-mistake mark 100 is located at the middle of one end surface of the outer casing 21, and the distance between it and the end face of the other end of the outer casing 21 is 20.1 mm. The Type-A plug 23 is a USB 3.0 Type-A plug. The length of the Type-A plug 23 extending outward from the outer shell 21 is 12.0±0.2mm. The Type-A plug 23 can be connected to the Type-C socket 22 through an adapter PCB board (not shown in the figure), without limitation.

[0033] The usage method of this embodiment is described in detail below:

[0034] In this product, the data cable 10 can be used independently for charging and data transmission. When the adapter 20 is needed, align the foolproof marking 100 on the outer surface of the housing 21 with the foolproof marking 100 on the outer surface of the handheld head 111. Then, insert the corresponding Type-C plug 12 into the Type-C socket 22. After insertion, the foolproof protrusion 201 is embedded in the foolproof groove 101, and the data cable 10 is connected to the adapter 20.

[0035] The key design feature of this invention is that by setting a foolproof structure between the outer shell and each handheld head, and using the foolproof structure for interlocking, and by setting foolproof markings on the outer surface of the outer shell and the outer surface of each handheld head, the Type-C plug and Type-C socket are effectively prevented from being mistakenly plugged in backwards. This fundamentally eliminates the cause of incorrect plugging, making plugging and use faster, simpler, and more accurate. After plugging, the signal source can be identified without affecting the transmission rate, ensuring the reliability and stability of the product, thereby improving the user experience.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A data cable with an adapter for plug-in and foolproof connection, comprising a data cable and an adapter; the data cable includes a cable and two Type-C plugs, each end of the cable having a handle, the two Type-C plugs being electrically connected to both ends of the cable, and the two Type-C plugs being respectively disposed on the two handles and extending outwards from the handles; the adapter includes a housing, a Type-C socket, and a Type-A plug; the Type-C socket is disposed inside the housing, one end of the Type-C socket is exposed outside the housing and is detachably mated and plugged into the Type-C plug; the Type-A plug is disposed inside the housing and extends outwards from the other end of the housing, the Type-A plug being electrically connected to the Type-C socket; characterized in that: The outer shell and each handpiece are connected by a foolproof interlocking structure, and foolproof markings are provided on the outer surface of both the outer shell and the outer surface of each handpiece.

2. The data cable with adapter and plug-in foolproof design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-mistake structure includes an anti-mistake groove and an anti-mistake protrusion. The anti-mistake groove is recessed inward at the outer end of the handheld head, and the anti-mistake protrusion extends outward at one end of the outer shell. The anti-mistake protrusion is engaged with the anti-mistake groove.

3. The data cable with adapter and plug-in foolproof design according to claim 2, characterized in that: The anti-foolproof grooves are two symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, and the two anti-foolproof grooves are located on the upper or lower side of the outer shell.

4. The data cable with adapter and plug-in foolproof design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The error-proof marking is a concave or convex part of a triangle.

5. The data cable with adapter and plug-in foolproof design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Type-C plug is a USB 3.2 Type-C plug.

6. The data cable with adapter and plug-in foolproof design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Type-A plug is a USB 3.0 Type-A plug.

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