An ultra-thin data line connector structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of ultra-thin data line connector structure, including connector, circuit board, inner mould and shell, shell includes two sections, front section is connector shell, rear section is main shell, the size of main shell is greater than the size of connector shell;Connector shell and main shell are connected as integrated structure, entire shell is made of metal material integrally;Inner mould covers entire circuit board inside and wraps up the tail of connector, connector shell is sleeved on the outside of connector, main shell is sleeved on the outside of inner mould.The utility model is made into integrated shell by connector shell and main shell, the main part of connector is covered by the connector shell of its front section, the tail of connector and inner mould are covered by the main shell of rear section, so good stability can be realized without reserving larger connector shell and main shell assembly space, thus more conducive to realizing ultra-thinization.Meanwhile also make the entire structure more simple, assemble more conveniently, shielding effect is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of charging equipment accessories, and in particular to a data cable connector for charging mobile phones and other electronic products. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, data cables are widely used for charging electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and digital cameras. Data cables generally consist of a connector and the cable itself; the Type-C connector is a common example. A typical data cable connector includes components such as the connector itself, circuit board, inner mold, outer mold, and housing. For instance, the USB Type-C adapter cable disclosed in Chinese utility model patent CN201920989338.2 includes a first USB Type-C connector body, a PCB board, a plastic sleeve (inner mold), a front-through metal shell (connector housing), and a rear-through metal shell, with the front-through metal shell fitted onto the metal shell of the first USB Type-C connector body (connector). This typical data cable connector uses a separate structure for the connector housing, the connector's metal shell, and the main housing. This requires more space for assembly and mating of the components to achieve sufficient stability, which affects the ultra-thin design of the connector (for example, the Type-C connector has a shell width of 10.0 mm and a thickness of 4.7 mm at the connector area), and also makes assembly more cumbersome and results in insufficient shielding. As electronic products become increasingly ultra-thin, the traditional structure of data cable connectors is increasingly hindering the achievement of ultra-thin designs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a data cable connector structure that is simple in structure, more rationally designed, adopts an integrated metal shell, and is more conducive to achieving ultra-thin design.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an ultra-thin data cable connector structure, including a connector, a circuit board, an inner mold, and a housing. The housing is fitted outside the inner mold, the circuit board is connected to the wire passing through the inner mold, and the connector is connected to the circuit board. The housing includes two sections, front and rear. The front section is the connector shell, and the rear section is the main shell. The size of the main shell is larger than that of the connector shell. The connector shell and the main shell are connected as an integral structure, and the entire housing is made of metal material. The inner mold covers the entire circuit board inside and wraps around the tail of the connector. The connector shell is fitted outside the connector, and the main shell is fitted outside the inner mold.

[0005] Furthermore, a transitional connection is formed between the main shell and the connector shell through a contraction section. The contraction section is a structure that gradually shrinks from back to front. The connector shell is connected to the main shell through the contraction section to form an integral shell structure.

[0006] Preferably, the housing is made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy or zinc alloy.

[0007] Furthermore, the inner mold is larger than the joint, and the shrinking section of the shell jams the front end of the inner mold.

[0008] Preferably, the connector can be a TYPE-C connector, and the connector shell is shaped to match the TYPE-C connector.

[0009] Furthermore, the width of the connector shell does not exceed 8.6 mm and the thickness does not exceed 4.0 mm.

[0010] This invention integrates the connector shell and the main shell into a single unit. The connector shell covers the main part of the connector, while the main shell covers the tail and inner mold of the connector. This eliminates the need for a large assembly space between the connector shell and the main shell, achieving excellent stability and thus facilitating ultra-thin designs. It also simplifies the overall structure, makes assembly easier, and provides better shielding. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the present utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention from another angle;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention after the shell and inner mold have been removed.

[0015] In the diagram, 1 is the connector, 2 is the circuit board, 3 is the housing, 31 is the main housing, 32 is the connector housing, 32 is the shrink section, 4 is the inner mold, and 5 is the wire. Detailed Implementation

[0016] In this embodiment, refer to Figures 1-4 The ultra-thin data cable connector structure includes a connector 1, a circuit board 2, an inner mold 4, and a housing 3. The housing 3 is fitted over the inner mold 4 for both decorative and fixing purposes. The circuit board 2 is connected to the wire 5 that passes through the inner mold 4, and the connector 1 is connected to the circuit board 2. The housing 3 includes two sections: a front section is the connector housing 32, and a rear section is the main housing 31. The main housing 31 is larger than the connector housing 32. The connector housing 32 and the main housing 31 are connected as a single unit, and the entire housing 3 is made of metal. This provides higher structural strength, makes it easier to achieve a thinner and lighter design, and is easier to manufacture and assemble. The inner mold 4 encloses the entire circuit board 2 and covers the tail of the connector 1. The connector housing 32 is fitted over the connector 1, and the main housing 31 is fitted over the inner mold 3, and they can be glued together.

[0017] A transitional connection is formed between the main shell 31 and the connector shell 32 through a shrinkage section 33. The shrinkage section 33 is a structure that gradually shrinks from back to front. The connector shell 32 is connected to the main shell 31 through the shrinkage section 33 to form an integral shell structure, which can be manufactured by stamping process.

[0018] The housing 3 is made of stainless steel (aluminum alloy or zinc alloy may also be used).

[0019] The inner mold 4 is larger than the connector 1. The shrinkage section 33 of the shell 3 holds the front end of the inner mold 4 to serve as a limit.

[0020] Connector 1 can be a TYPE-C connector, and connector shell 32 is shaped to match the TYPE-C connector. The connector shell 32 is 8.6mm wide and 4.0mm thick, which is significantly smaller than the traditional 10mm wide and 4.7mm thick dimensions, thus achieving a thinner and lighter structural design.

[0021] The present invention has been described in detail above. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of this application should still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ultra-thin data cable connector structure, comprising a connector, a circuit board, an inner mold, and a housing, wherein the housing is fitted over the inner mold, the circuit board is connected to a wire passing through the inner mold, and the connector is connected to the circuit board, characterized in that: The housing consists of two sections, front and rear. The front section is the connector housing, and the rear section is the main housing. The main housing is larger than the connector housing. The connector housing and the main housing are connected as a single unit. The entire housing is made of metal. The inner mold covers the entire circuit board and wraps around the tail of the connector. The connector housing is fitted over the connector, and the main housing is fitted over the inner mold.

2. The ultra-thin data cable connector structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transitional connection is formed between the main shell and the connector shell through a contraction section. The contraction section is a structure that gradually shrinks from back to front. The connector shell is connected to the main shell through the contraction section to form an integral shell structure.

3. The ultra-thin data cable connector structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy or zinc alloy.

4. The ultra-thin data cable connector structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner mold is larger than the joint, and the shrinking section of the shell jams the front end of the inner mold.

5. The ultra-thin data cable connector structure according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The connector is a TYPE-C connector, and the connector shell is shaped to match the TYPE-C connector.

6. The ultra-thin data cable connector structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The width of the connector shell shall not exceed 8.6 mm and the thickness shall not exceed 4.0 mm.

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