A connector adapter and a type-c connector device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of connector adapter and Type-C connector device, connector adapter includes: for being connected with data line data line circuit board;Rotary seat, one end of rotary seat is connected with data line circuit board;Terminal row, it is set on rotary seat, one end of terminal row is connected with data line circuit board, the other end of terminal row is used to be connected with connector male head;Rotary seat is used to be connected with the one end of connector male head and is provided with the rotary cavity for the rotation of connector male head, the one end of terminal row for being connected with connector male head is located in rotary cavity.This utility model provides the rotary seat of connector adapter has rotary cavity, connector male head can be rotatably connected with rotary seat after being installed in rotary seat, when connector male head is inserted in electronic equipment, the data line of connector adapter rear end can follow connector adapter rotation, folding situation does not occur, so that the data line and connector male head can be disconnected due to folding line problem.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data cable technology, and in particular to a connector adapter and a Type-C connector device. Background Technology

[0002] USB interfaces include Type-A connectors, Type-B connectors, and Type-C connectors. Among them, the Type-C connector can be blind-molded, meaning it can be inserted either way, and is widely used in various electronic products, such as power banks, storage devices, tablets, and smartphones, for charging or data transfer.

[0003] Existing Type-C connectors typically connect directly to data cables to form a data cable for charging and data transfer. However, due to space constraints, when inserting a Type-C data cable into a Type-C female connector of an electronic device, the data cable bends at an angle, making the connection point prone to kinking and potentially causing the data cable to disconnect from the Type-C connector.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and developed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a connector adapter and a Type-C connector device to solve the problem that the data cable and the Type-C connector will break due to the bending of the wire when the existing Type-C data cable is plugged into electronic devices.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: In a first aspect, this utility model provides a connector adapter, which includes: Circuit board for connecting to data cables; A rotating base, one end of which is connected to the data cable circuit board; A terminal block is provided on the rotating base. One end of the terminal block is connected to the data cable circuit board, and the other end of the terminal block is used to connect to a male connector. The rotating base has a rotating cavity at one end for connecting to the male connector, and the terminal block is located within the rotating cavity at the other end for connecting to the male connector.

[0007] In a further embodiment of this invention, the end of the rotating seat used for connecting with the male connector is provided with an arc-shaped opening, and the arc-shaped opening extends from one side of the rotating seat to the other side of the rotating seat to form the rotating cavity.

[0008] In a further embodiment of this invention, the rotation angle range of the rotating cavity is 0-180°.

[0009] In a further embodiment of this invention, the terminal block includes an upper terminal block and a lower terminal block; one end of the upper terminal block is connected to the data cable circuit board, and the other end of the upper terminal block is partially embedded in the upper wall of the rotating cavity; one end of the lower terminal block is connected to the data cable circuit board, and the other end of the lower terminal block is partially embedded in the lower wall of the rotating cavity.

[0010] In a further embodiment of this invention, the connector adapter also includes a rotating post, which passes through the rotating base.

[0011] In a further embodiment of this invention, the rotating seat is provided with a first through hole adapted to the rotating column.

[0012] In a further embodiment of this invention, the upper and lower edges of the rotating cavity are inclined or curved surfaces.

[0013] Secondly, the present invention also provides a Type-C connector device, which includes a Type-C connector, a Type-C circuit board, and a connector adapter as described above; one end of the Type-C circuit board is connected to the Type-C connector, the other end of the Type-C circuit board is rotatably connected to the rotating base, and the Type-C circuit board is connected to the terminal block.

[0014] In a further embodiment of this invention, the Type-C circuit board is provided with a plurality of annular pads, and the annular pads are connected to the terminal blocks accordingly.

[0015] In a further embodiment of this invention, the upper surface of the Type-C circuit board includes a data transmission terminal ring pad and a detection terminal ring pad; the lower surface of the Type-C circuit board includes a positive terminal ring pad and a negative terminal ring pad.

[0016] This utility model provides a connector adapter and a Type-C connector device. The connector adapter includes: a data cable circuit board for connecting to a data cable; a rotating base, one end of which is connected to the data cable circuit board; and a terminal block disposed on the rotating base, one end of which is connected to the data cable circuit board, and the other end of which is used to connect to a male connector. The rotating base has a rotating cavity for the male connector to rotate at the end for connecting to the male connector, and the terminal block is located within the rotating cavity at the end for connecting to the male connector. The connector adapter provided by this utility model has a rotating cavity in its rotating base. After the male connector is installed in the rotating base, it can rotate and connect to the rotating base. Thus, when the male connector is plugged into an electronic device, the data cable at the rear end of the connector adapter can rotate with the connector adapter without bending relative to the male connector, thereby avoiding disconnection of the data cable from the male connector due to bending. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connector adapter in this utility model from one angle.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connector adapter in this utility model from another angle.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the Type-C connector device in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the rotating seat and terminal block in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the Type-C circuit board in this utility model.

[0023] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Data cable circuit board; 2. Rotating base; 21. Rotating cavity; 22. First through hole; 3. Terminal block; 31. Upper terminal block; 32. Lower terminal block; 4. Rotating column; 5. Type-C connector; 6. Type-C circuit board; 61. Data transmission terminal ring pad; 62. Detection terminal ring pad; 63. Positive terminal ring pad; 64. Negative terminal ring pad; 65. Second through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0024] This utility model provides a connector adapter and a Type-C connector device. To make the purpose, technical solution, and effects of this utility model clearer and more explicit, the following describes this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0025] In the implementation methods and claims, unless otherwise specified in the text, the terms "a," "an," "the," and "the" may also include plural forms. If the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions of "first," "second," etc., such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0026] It should be further understood that the term "comprising" as used in this specification means the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when an element is referred to as "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements present. Furthermore, "connected" or "coupled" as used herein can include wireless connections or wireless coupling. The term "and / or" as used herein includes all or any of the units and all combinations thereof of one or more associatedly listed items.

[0027] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be understood to have the same meaning as in the context of the prior art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless specifically defined as herein.

[0028] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0029] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a preferred embodiment of a connector adapter.

[0030] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model provides a connector adapter, which includes: a data cable circuit board 1 for connecting to a data cable, a rotating base 2, and a terminal block 3; one end of the rotating base 2 is connected to the data cable circuit board 1; the terminal block 3 is disposed on the rotating base 2, one end of the terminal block 3 is connected to the data cable circuit board 1, and the other end of the terminal block 3 is used to connect to a male connector; the end of the rotating base 2 used to connect to the male connector is provided with a rotating cavity 21 for the male connector to rotate, and the end of the terminal block 3 used to connect to the male connector is located inside the rotating cavity 21.

[0031] In this embodiment, the connector adapter comprises a data cable circuit board 1, a rotating base 2, and a terminal block 3. The data cable circuit board 1 has solder pads for connecting the data cable to the terminal block 3, which in turn connects the male connector to the data cable circuit board 1. The male connector can be a Type-C connector. The rotating base 2 has a rotating cavity 21, within which the male connector can be installed and rotatably connected. When the male connector is plugged into an electronic device, the data cable at the rear end of the connector adapter can rotate with the adapter without bending relative to the male connector. This prevents the data cable from breaking due to bending, thus extending its lifespan.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the rotating seat 2 has an arc-shaped opening at one end for connecting with the male connector, and the arc-shaped opening extends from one side of the rotating seat 2 to the other side of the rotating seat 2 to form the rotating cavity 21.

[0033] In this embodiment, the center of the rotating base 2 is hollowed out to form an arc-shaped opening. The arc-shaped opening extends from one side of the rotating base 2 to the other side to form the rotating cavity 21 for mounting the male connector of the circuit board. In some embodiments, the rotation angle range of the rotating cavity 21 is 0-180°, so that the male connector can rotate from 0-180°.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the connector adapter also includes a rotating post 4, which passes through the rotating base 2.

[0035] In this embodiment, the rotating cavity 21 of the rotating seat 2 is provided with a rotating post 4, and the rotating seat 2 is provided with a first through hole 22 adapted to the rotating post 4. The male connector prong passes through the rotating post 4 and can rotate around the rotating post 4.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the terminal block 3 includes an upper terminal block 313 and a lower terminal block 323; one end of the upper terminal block 313 is connected to the data line circuit board 1, and the other end of the upper terminal block 313 is partially embedded in the upper wall of the rotating cavity 21; one end of the lower terminal block 323 is connected to the data line circuit board 1, and the other end of the lower terminal block 323 is partially embedded in the lower wall of the rotating cavity 21.

[0037] In this embodiment, the terminal block 3 includes an upper terminal block 313 and a lower terminal block 323. The terminals of the upper terminal block 313 and the lower terminal block 323 have the same function to adapt to the reversible insertion function of the Type-C connector.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the upper and lower edges of the rotating cavity 21 are beveled or curved surfaces. This facilitates the insertion of the male connector into the rotating cavity 21.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model also provides a Type-C connector device, which includes a Type-C connector 5, a Type-C circuit board 6, and a connector adapter as described above; one end of the Type-C circuit board 6 is connected to the Type-C connector 5, the other end of the Type-C circuit board 6 is rotatably connected to the rotating base 2, and the Type-C circuit board 6 is connected to the terminal block 3.

[0040] In this embodiment, the male connector (i.e., Type-C connector 5) is connected to the connector adapter through the Type-C circuit board 6, and the Type-C circuit board 6 is provided with a second through hole 65 that is adapted to the rotating post 4. The male connector is rotatably connected to the rotating post 4 through the Type-C circuit board 6.

[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the Type-C circuit board 6 is provided with several annular pads, which are connected to the terminal block 3.

[0042] In this embodiment, the pads on the connector circuit board are configured as a ring structure, which can ensure that the male connector can maintain electrical connection with the terminal block 3 during rotation.

[0043] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the upper surface of the Type-C circuit board 6 includes a data transmission terminal ring pad 61 and a detection terminal ring pad 62; the lower surface of the Type-C circuit board 6 includes a positive terminal ring pad 63 and a negative terminal ring pad 64.

[0044] In this embodiment, the connector circuit board is a Type-C circuit board 6, which has a positive terminal ring pad 63, a negative terminal ring pad 64, a detection terminal ring pad 62, and a data transmission terminal ring pad 61 (i.e., D+ and D-). The power terminals (i.e., the positive terminal ring pad 63 and the negative terminal ring pad 64) are located on the same side, while the detection terminal ring pad 62 and the data transmission terminal ring pad 61 are located on the other side.

[0045] In summary, the connector adapter and Type-C connector device provided by this utility model have the following beneficial effects: The rotary base of the connector adapter has a rotating cavity. After the male connector is installed in the rotary base, it can be rotatably connected to the rotary base. In this way, when the male connector is plugged into the electronic device, the data cable at the rear end of the connector adapter can rotate with the connector adapter and will not bend relative to the male connector. This can avoid the data cable from breaking off from the male connector due to bending, thereby improving the service life of the data cable.

[0046] It should be understood that the application of this utility model is not limited to the examples above. Those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector adapter, characterized in that, include: Circuit board for connecting to data cables; A rotating base, one end of which is connected to the data cable circuit board; A terminal block is provided on the rotating base. One end of the terminal block is connected to the data cable circuit board, and the other end of the terminal block is used to connect to a male connector. The rotating base has a rotating cavity at one end for connecting to the male connector, and the terminal block is located within the rotating cavity at the other end for connecting to the male connector.

2. The connector adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating seat has an arc-shaped opening at one end for connecting to the male connector, and the arc-shaped opening extends from one side of the rotating seat to the other side of the rotating seat to form the rotating cavity.

3. The connector adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotation angle range of the rotating cavity is 0-180°.

4. The connector adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal block includes an upper terminal block and a lower terminal block; one end of the upper terminal block is connected to the data cable circuit board, and the other end of the upper terminal block is partially embedded in the upper wall of the rotating cavity; one end of the lower terminal block is connected to the data cable circuit board, and the other end of the lower terminal block is partially embedded in the lower wall of the rotating cavity.

5. The connector adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a rotating column, which passes through the rotating seat.

6. The connector adapter according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating seat is provided with a first through hole that is adapted to the rotating column.

7. The connector adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper and lower edges of the rotating cavity are inclined or curved surfaces.

8. A Type-C connector device, characterized in that, The device includes a Type-C connector, a Type-C circuit board, and a connector adapter as described in any one of claims 1-7; one end of the Type-C circuit board is connected to the Type-C connector, the other end of the Type-C circuit board is rotatably connected to the rotating base, and the Type-C circuit board is connected to the terminal block.

9. The Type-C connector device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The Type-C circuit board is provided with several annular pads, which are connected to the terminal blocks respectively.

10. The Type-C connector device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The upper surface of the Type-C circuit board includes a data transmission terminal ring pad and a detection terminal ring pad; the lower surface of the Type-C circuit board includes a positive terminal ring pad and a negative terminal ring pad.

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