A data communication interface adapter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of data communication interface adapter, belong to adapter technical field, its structure includes shell, control module integrated in shell interior, a plurality of conversion connectors of slidable setting, external clamping connector and dialing lever. Control module is fixed in shell inner cavity, conversion connector is realized telescopic motion by slide rail mechanism, connector is realized signal transmission by first data line with shell interior system. Shell surface is set dialing groove, when dialing lever assembly slides along groove body, corresponding conversion connector can be pushed to complete extension and retract action. The utility model is superior in that: the interface is exposed on demand by mechanical linkage structure, conversion connector is completely housed in shell in idle state, effectively solve traditional adapter interface exposure vulnerable problem, improve equipment portability and service life.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of adapter technology, specifically to a data communication interface adapter. Background Technology

[0002] Modern digital devices have a variety of data transmission interfaces of different models. In order to achieve fast data transmission between different devices, data communication interface adapters are needed.

[0003] Currently, existing data communication interface adapters typically feature multiple adapter interfaces, all of which are directly exposed on the outside of the device housing. Their main technical drawback is that the housing fails to effectively protect the interfaces, making the adapter susceptible to physical damage from collisions and pressure during movement or transport. This can lead to poor interface contact or functional failure, and in severe cases, render the entire adapter unusable. Furthermore, the exposed interface design increases the difficulty of storing the device, making it prone to snagging or scratching with other items, affecting both user experience and reducing the overall lifespan of the device. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical shortcomings, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a data communication interface adapter to solve the problems of easy bumping and difficulty in storage caused by the exposed interface of the adapter in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: The present invention provides a data communication interface adapter, comprising: a housing, wherein a control module is fixed inside the housing; multiple conversion connectors, wherein the conversion connectors are slidably connected inside the housing; and a connector, wherein the connector is snapped onto the housing; wherein, a toggle groove is provided on the housing, and a lever is slidably connected in the toggle groove, wherein the lever pushes the conversion connector when it moves, and the lever is connected to the connector via a first data line.

[0006] Optionally, the lever is connected to the control module via a second data line, and the adapter is connected to the control module via a third data line.

[0007] Optionally, the actuating groove includes a sliding track, and the sliding track is provided with multiple ejector channels at the position corresponding to the conversion joint. The sliding track is also provided with multiple limiting channels along its sliding path, and the ends of the sliding track, the limiting channels and the ejector channels are all provided with countersunk heads.

[0008] Optionally, the lever includes a source part slidably disposed within the housing, a dial head slidably disposed on the source part within the actuation groove, a locking part provided on the dial head for locking it within the countersunk head, and a protrusion provided on the source part, the protrusion pushing against the adapter when the lever slides within the top channel.

[0009] Optionally, the housing has a cavity for accommodating the adapter and the third data cable. A fixing block is fixed in the cavity. The fixing blocks are connected by a fixing rod. A slider is slidably connected to the fixing rod. The slider is fixed to the adapter. A spring is also sleeved on the fixing rod. The two ends of the spring abut against the slider and the fixing block, respectively.

[0010] Optionally, the outer casing has a storage slot, and the connector and the first data cable are both inserted into the storage slot.

[0011] Optionally, the housing has a connector opening at the position corresponding to the adapter, and the adapter passes through the connector opening and extends outside the housing when pushed by the lever.

[0012] Optionally, the end of the protrusion away from the source part has a first distance from the source part, and when the end of the second data line near the adapter is bent to its maximum, the bend is at a second distance from the end face of the adapter, and the second distance is greater than the first distance.

[0013] Optionally, a limiting head is also fixed on the adapter, and the limiting head is slidably disposed in the top outlet channel.

[0014] Optionally, the outer shell is manufactured using a one-piece molding process.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model has multiple adapter connectors housed within the outer casing via a telescopic structure. In the normal state, they are completely retracted inside the casing. When a corresponding connector is needed, the user slides a toggle switch within the toggle groove and positions it within the corresponding ejection channel, thereby ejecting the corresponding connector for use. This design effectively solves the technical defects of traditional adapter connectors with exposed connectors, ensuring that unused connectors are protected from physical impact and environmental corrosion when not in use, while significantly improving the convenience of equipment storage and ease of operation.

[0016] Meanwhile, this utility model also features a connector on the outer casing. The connector establishes a signal connection with the signal source integrated with the lever via a first data line, constructing a complete data transmission link and ensuring stable signal exchange. In use, by sliding the lever within the toggle groove and fixing it within the limiting channel, the connector can be adjusted to a preset extension length according to the actual usage scenario, achieving flexible plug-in adaptation in multiple scenarios. 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This utility model discloses a three-dimensional structure of a data communication interface adapter. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 2 This utility model discloses a three-dimensional structure of a data communication interface adapter. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a data communication interface adapter according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the housing of a data communication interface adapter according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial perspective view of a data communication interface adapter according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This utility model relates to a data communication interface adapter. Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 7 This utility model relates to a data communication interface adapter. Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a partial front view of a data communication interface adapter according to the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Outer shell; 11. Actuating groove; 111. Sliding track; 112. Limiting track; 113. Top ejection track; 114. Countersunk head; 12. Storage groove; 13. Connector; 14. Fixing block; 15. Fixing rod; 16. Spring; 2. Lever; 21. Second data cable; 22. Lever head; 23. Locking part; 24. Protrusion; 25. Signal source part; 3. Control module; 4. Adapter connector; 41. Third data cable; 42. Slider; 43. Limiting head; 5. Connector; 51. First data cable. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] As mentioned earlier, current data communication interface adapters typically feature multiple adapter interfaces, all of which are directly exposed on the outside of the device housing. Their main technical drawback is that the housing fails to effectively protect the interfaces. During movement or transport, the adapter is easily damaged by collisions or pressure, leading to poor contact or malfunction, and in severe cases, rendering the entire adapter unusable. Furthermore, the exposed interface design increases the difficulty of storing the device, making it prone to snagging or scratching with other items, affecting user experience and reducing the overall lifespan of the device.

[0029] In response to this, the present invention provides a data communication interface adapter, which effectively solves the problems in the prior art by pushing the corresponding interface out of the shell during use and retracting it when not in use. The present invention solves the problem in the following way.

[0030] Example 1: Please refer to the instruction manual appendix. Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides a data communication interface adapter, which includes a housing 1 manufactured using a one-piece molding process. Wherein, as... Figure 4 As shown, an opening is provided on the front end face of the outer casing 1 (for ease of description, the surface where the opening is located is defined as the front end face of the outer casing 1; correspondingly, the outer casing 1 has a...). Figure 4The example shows the rear end face, top and bottom end faces, and left and right end faces. A control module 3 is fixed inside the port. The control module 3 contains components necessary for the operation of the data communication interface adapter, including but not limited to PCB circuit board, signal transceiver / level conversion chip, power conversion chip, and data storage module. Since it is a mature existing technology on the market, its technical principle will not be described in detail here.

[0031] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, three connector ports 13 are evenly distributed from front to back on the upper left end face, and a storage groove 12 extending to the rear end face is provided on the lower left end face. Meanwhile, a toggle groove 11 is provided on the top end face of the outer casing 1. The toggle groove 11 has a sliding track 111 extending from front to back on the top end face of the outer casing 1. Three evenly distributed ejection channels 113 corresponding to the positions of the connector ports 13 are provided on the left side of the sliding track 111. A recessed head 114 is provided at the end of both the ejection channels 113 and the sliding track 111.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in this embodiment, a signal source section 25 is slidably connected within the internal cavity of the outer casing 1. A protrusion 24 is fixed on the left side of the signal source section 25, and a dial 22 passing through the dial groove 11 is located on the top of the signal source section 25. A locking part 23 is threaded onto the dial 22. Meanwhile, three adapter connectors 4 are slidably connected within the cavity of the outer casing 1 via a sliding structure. These three adapter connectors 4 are located at the connector opening 13, and these three adapter connectors 4 correspond to three different types of interfaces, such as USB-C, USB-A, or Type-C. A limiting head 43 is also fixed on the top of the adapter connector 4, and the limiting head 43 slides within the top exit channel 113.

[0033] Therefore, during use, the user moves the dial head 22, causing the lever 2 to slide within the dial groove 11. When the lever 2 slides into one of the ejector channels 113, the protrusion 24 contacts and pushes the adapter 4, thus ejecting it. When the limiting head 43 abuts against the end of the ejector channel 113, the adapter 4 extends to its maximum length. At this time, the dial head 22 and its locking part 23 are located within the countersunk head 114. Tightening the locking part 23 into the countersunk head 114 will fix the dial head 22 in its current position. The adapter 4 is now in a fixed position and can be used for data transmission to the outside. When not in use, the above steps are reversed to retract the corresponding adapter 4.

[0034] It should be noted that a third data line 41 is connected to the end face of the adapter 4 that contacts the protrusion 24 (the third data line 41 connects the adapter 4 and the control module 3 to realize signal transmission and exchange). Therefore, to avoid squeezing it during contact, in this embodiment, the distance between the surface of the protrusion 24 that abuts against the adapter 4 and the body of the source unit 25 is the second distance, i.e. Figure 8 As shown in the diagram, β. When the end of the second data line 21 closest to the adapter 4 is bent to its maximum, the distance from the bend to the end face of the adapter 4 is the second distance, i.e. Figure 8 As shown in the diagram, the second distance is greater than the first distance, i.e., β > α. When the protrusion 24 pushes against the adapter 4, it does not affect the third data line 41.

[0035] Example 2: Based on the above embodiments, in order to further clarify and completely explain the technical solutions therein, this utility model also provides an embodiment two. For example... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this second embodiment, two evenly distributed limiting channels 112 are provided on the top end face of the outer shell 1 and the right side of the sliding channel 111, and the ends of the limiting channels 112 also have countersunk heads 114.

[0036] Meanwhile, a first data line 51 is connected to the rear end face of the signal source unit 25. The first data line 51 passes through the rear end face of the housing 1, extends to the outside of the housing 1, and is fixed with a connector 5. The right end face of the signal source unit 25 is connected to the control module 3 via a second data line 21. Figure 5 As shown, the signal from connector 5 passes through the first data line 51, the signal source section 25, and the second data line 21 in sequence, and finally converges to the control module 3 for input or output.

[0037] In use, the extension length of the connector 5 can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the lever 2 within the actuation groove 11. When the lever 2 slides into the limiting channel 112, it can be fixed in the same way as in Embodiment 1. When not in use, the first data cable 51 and the connector 5 can be stored in the storage groove 12.

[0038] Example 3: Based on the above embodiments, in order to further clarify and completely explain the technical solutions therein, this utility model also provides Embodiment Three. For example... Figure 7As shown in this embodiment three, the sliding structure in embodiment one includes sliders 42 fixed on both sides of the conversion connector 4. A fixing rod 15 is slidably inserted into the slider 42. Fixing blocks 14 are fixed at both ends of the fixing rod 15. The fixing blocks 14 are fixed in the internal cavity of the outer shell 1. At the same time, a spring 16 is also sleeved on the fixing rod 15. The two ends of the spring 16 abut against the slider 42 and the fixing blocks 14 respectively for resetting.

[0039] Therefore, in summary, compared with the prior art, this utility model and its embodiments have the following advantages, including but not limited to: The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model has multiple adapter connectors 4 set inside the housing 1 through a telescopic structure. In the normal state, they are completely retracted inside the housing 1. When the corresponding connector is needed, the user slides the toggle head 22 in the toggle groove 11 and positions it in the corresponding ejection channel 113, thereby ejecting the corresponding adapter connector 4 for use. This design effectively solves the technical defects of traditional adapter connectors with exposed connectors, ensuring that the idle adapter connectors 4 are protected from physical impact and environmental corrosion when not in use, while significantly improving the convenience of equipment storage and ease of operation.

[0040] Meanwhile, this utility model also features a connector 5 mounted on the outer casing 1. The connector 5 establishes a signal connection with the signal source unit 25 integrated with the lever 2 via the first data line 51, constructing a complete data transmission link and ensuring stable signal exchange. In use, by sliding the lever 22 within the toggle groove 11 and fixing it within the limiting channel 112, the connector 5 can be adjusted to a preset extension length according to the actual usage scenario, achieving flexible plug-in adaptation in multiple scenarios.

[0041] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of this utility model and its equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A data communication interface adapter, characterized in that, include: The outer casing (1) has a control module (3) fixed inside it. Multiple adapters (4) are slidably connected inside the housing (1); Connector (5), the connector (5) is snapped onto the outer shell (1); The outer shell (1) is provided with a toggle groove (11), and a lever (2) is slidably connected in the toggle groove (11). When the lever (2) moves, it pushes against the conversion connector (4). The lever (2) is connected to the connector (5) through the first data line (51).

2. The data communication interface adapter as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lever (2) is connected to the control module (3) via the second data line (21), and the adapter (4) is connected to the control module (3) via the third data line (41).

3. A data communication interface adapter as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The actuating groove (11) includes a sliding track (111). The sliding track (111) is provided with multiple ejector channels (113) at the position corresponding to the conversion connector (4). The sliding track (111) is also provided with multiple limiting channels (112) along its sliding path. The ends of the sliding track (111), the limiting channels (112) and the ejector channels (113) are all provided with countersunk heads (114).

4. A data communication interface adapter as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The lever (2) includes a source part (25) slidably disposed in the housing (1). The source part (25) is provided with a dial head (22) that slides in the dial groove (11). The dial head (22) is provided with a locking part (23) that locks it in the countersunk head (114). The source part (25) is also provided with a protrusion (24). The protrusion (24) pushes the adapter (4) when the lever (2) slides in the top channel (113).

5. A data communication interface adapter as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) has a cavity for accommodating the adapter (4) and the third data line (41). A fixing block (14) is fixed in the cavity. The fixing blocks (14) are connected by a fixing rod (15). A slider (42) is slidably connected to the fixing rod (15). The slider (42) is fixed on the adapter (4). A spring (16) is also sleeved on the fixing rod (15). The two ends of the spring (16) abut against the slider (42) and the fixing block (14) respectively.

6. A data communication interface adapter as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) has a storage slot (12), and the connector (5) and the first data cable (51) are both inserted into the storage slot (12).

7. A data communication interface adapter as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) has a connector opening (13) at the position corresponding to the conversion connector (4). When the conversion connector (4) is pushed by the lever (2), it passes through the connector opening (13) and extends to the outside of the outer casing (1).

8. A data communication interface adapter as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the protrusion (24) away from the source part (25) has a first distance from the source part (25), and the end of the second data line (21) near the adapter (4) has a second distance from the end face of the adapter (4) when it is bent to its maximum, and the second distance is greater than the first distance.

9. A data communication interface adapter as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The adapter (4) is also fixed with a limiting head (43), which is slidably disposed in the top outlet channel (113).

10. A data communication interface adapter as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell (1) is manufactured using a one-piece molding process.

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