Neck-hanging multi-function data cable

The neck-hanging multi-function data cable addresses the issues of additional costs and inconvenience by integrating fixing rings and crab-shaped clamps for secure neck-wearing, providing a cost-effective and durable solution for mobile phone use and charging.

JP3253368UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-24XIEXUN ELECTRONICS JI AN
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2025002915U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2025-01-06
Filing Date
2025-08-26
Publication Date
2025-10-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-26

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Technical Problem

Existing data cables for neck-wearing require additional straps or attachments, increasing cost, inconvenience, and risk of loss, especially when charging is needed.

Method used

A neck-hanging multi-function data cable with a data cable body, fixing rings, and crab-shaped clamps that allow easy neck-wearing and adjustable length, integrated with a mobile phone case fixing tag, and includes specific wire configurations for enhanced functionality.

Benefits of technology

Enables convenient, cost-effective, and secure neck-wearing of mobile phones with integrated charging capabilities, reducing the need for separate straps and cables, and ensuring durability and safety.

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Abstract

To provide a neck-hanging multi-function data cable that has various functions and is easy to use. [Solution] The multi-function neck-hanging data cable includes a data cable body (100), with an input end (110) at one end of the data cable body and an output end (120) at the other end of the data cable body, and the data cable body is provided with a fixing ring (200) including a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that can be connected to different positions on the data cable body and are movable on the data cable body, and a crab-shaped clamp (300) that is connected to the data cable body and is used to hang a mobile phone case fixing tag (310).
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of data cables, and more particularly to a multi-function neck-hanging data cable. [Background technology]

[0002] A data cable is a device that connects to electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablet computers, etc. for data transmission and charging. With the popularity of smartphones, data cables have become an indispensable part of people's daily lives.

[0003] In some cases, it is necessary to wear a mobile phone around the neck when walking or participating in other activities so that the mobile phone can be easily used and the mobile phone can be prevented from being lost. For example, during running, fitness, travel, and other activities, wearing a mobile phone around the neck can avoid the inconvenience or safety risk of putting the mobile phone in a pocket or handbag. In addition, in some work situations, such as food service and sales, employees can check messages or process customer orders at any time by wearing a mobile phone around the neck.

[0004] When a mobile phone needs to be worn around the neck, a dedicated strap or attachment is usually used to assist in hanging the mobile phone around the neck. These straps or attachments are usually connected to the strap hole of the mobile phone or other accessories to secure the mobile phone around the neck. However, using a dedicated strap or attachment to assist in hanging the mobile phone around the neck has the following drawbacks: 1) increased cost: Using a dedicated strap or attachment requires additional costs, which may increase the user's purchase and use costs; 2) inconvenient to carry: Using a dedicated strap or attachment requires extra space to carry them, and if electronic devices need to be charged, a separate data cable must be carried, which may increase the user's inconvenience; and 3) easy to lose: if the strap or attachment is lost, the user may need to repurchase or find a replacement to continue using it, and in addition, the data cable must be carried separately, which may easily become lost. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a neck-hanging multi-function data cable to solve the problems presented in the background art. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A neck-hanging multi-function data cable including a data cable body, an input end being provided at one end of the data cable body, and an output end being provided at the other end of the data cable body, The data cable main body is provided with a fixing ring including a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that can be connected to different positions on the data cable main body and that can move on the data cable main body, and a crab-shaped clamp that is connected to the data cable main body and is used to hang a mobile phone case fixing tag. Multi-function data cable worn around the neck.

[0008] Preferably, the input end includes a first inner membrane, a first housing, a first pull tape, and a first connector, both ends of the first pull tape are connected to the first inner membrane and the first housing, respectively, the first pull tape is slidable within the first inner membrane and is positioned within the first inner membrane, and the output end includes a second inner membrane, a second housing, a second pull tape, and a second connector, and the connection method between the second pull tape and the second inner membrane and the second housing is the same as the connection method between the first pull tape and the first inner membrane and the first housing.

[0009] Preferably, the number of the fixing rings is three, the number of the crab-shaped clamp is one, the first and second connection parts of the first two fixing rings are fixed to the data cable body at the input end and the output end, the first and second connection parts of the third fixing ring are fixed to the center of the data cable body, the crab-shaped clamp is located at the center of the data cable body, and the crab-shaped clamp is connected to a mobile phone case fixing tag.

[0010] Preferably, the number of the fixing rings is two, the number of the crab-shaped clamps is two, the first connection part and the second connection part of the two fixing rings are fixed to the data cable body at the input end and the output end respectively, the two crab-shaped clamps are respectively located on the data cable body at the bending points of the input end and the output end, and the two crab-shaped clamps are connected to the same mobile phone case fixing tag.

[0011] Preferably, the data cable body includes a plurality of wires and a cylindrical outer insulating sheath wrapped around the plurality of wires.

[0012] Preferably, the data cable body further includes an outer braided yarn wrapped around the outer surface of the outer insulating sheath, and the outer braided yarn is made of a polyester spun material.

[0013] Preferably, the plurality of wire rods include a first wire rod, a second wire rod, a third wire rod, and a fourth wire rod; The first wire has no insulating coating and is for grounding; the second wire is connected to a VBUS of the neck-hanging multi-function data cable, and the second wire has an insulating coating made of a Hytrel flexible material; The core wire of the third wire is an annealed copper wire, and the third wire has an insulating coating using a Hytrel flexible material, The core wire of the fourth wire is an annealed copper wire, and the fourth wire has an insulating coating made of a PE material or Teflon.

[0014] Preferably, the space occupied by the plurality of wires as well as the outer insulating sheath are filled with a filler material which is a soft cotton thread material or a soft nylon cord material.

[0015] Preferably, the material of the outer insulating coating is a material compounded of PVC and rubber, a material compounded of TPE and rubber, or a silicone material suitable for food contact.

[0016] Preferably, the inner surface of the outer insulating coating is covered with a cylindrical aluminum foil, and the plurality of wires are located inside the aluminum foil. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] The technical effects and advantages of the present invention are as follows:

[0018] 1. The fixing ring allows the data cable body to be easily folded into a ring shape and worn around the neck, and the provided crab clamp and mobile phone case fixing tag allow the mobile phone to be easily hung.

[0019] 2. The provided pull tape allows the first housing and the second housing to be easily separated during use.

[0020] 3. The provided fixing ring can be moved on the data cable body, and serves to adjust the length of the data cable body when charging. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of another use state of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a structural diagram of the input terminal of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the output terminal structure of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal connection structure between the pull tape and the first inner membrane of the present invention. [Figure 6] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a data cable body according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 3 is a cross-sectional view of a data cable body according to another embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] The following clearly and completely describes the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments, and other embodiments that can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] The present invention provides a multi-functional neck-hanging data cable as shown in Figures 1 to 5, which includes a data cable body 100, an input end 110 at one end of the data cable body 100, an output end 120 at the other end of the data cable body 100, a fixing ring 200 including a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that can be connected to different positions on the data cable body 100 and are movable on the data cable body 100, and a crab-shaped clamp 300 connected to the data cable body 100 and used to hang a mobile phone case fixing tag 310.

[0024] Here, the fixing ring 200 can be moved on the data cable body 100 to adjust the length of the data cable body when charging, and the mobile phone case fixing tag 310 can be used to position the mobile phone.

[0025] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the input end 110 includes a first inner membrane 111, a first housing 112, a first pulling tape 113, and a first connector 114, and both ends of the first pulling tape 113 are connected to the first inner membrane 111 and the first housing 112, respectively, and the first pulling tape 113 is slidable within the first inner membrane 111 and is positioned within the first inner membrane 111. The output end 120 includes a second inner membrane 121, a second housing 122, a second pulling tape 123, and a second connector 124, and the connection method between the second pulling tape 123 and the second inner membrane 121 and the second housing 122 is the same as the connection method between the first pulling tape 113 and the first inner membrane 111 and the first housing 112.

[0026] Here, after the lids of the first inner membrane 111 and the second inner membrane 121 are opened, the first pull tape 113 and the second pull tape 123 do not fall off, and therefore the first housing 112 and the second housing 122 do not fall off.When in use, the first pull tape 113 and the second pull tape 123 can be folded and used, and this makes it easy to open and close the first housing 112 and the second housing 122.

[0027] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1 , there are three fixing rings 200 and one crab clamp 300, the first and second connection portions of the first two fixing rings 200 are fixed to the data cable body 100 at the input end 110 and the output end 120, the first and second connection portions of the third fixing ring 200 are fixed to the center of the data cable body 100, and the crab clamp 300 is located at the center of the data cable body 100 and connected to the mobile phone case fixing tag 310.

[0028] The data cable body 100 is folded in the middle, and the input end 110 and the output end 120 are folded in a hook shape from the input end 110 and the output end 120 to the middle position of the data cable body 100, respectively, and the adjacent data cable bodies 100 at the input end 110 and the output end 120 are fixed with the fixing rings 200, so that the third fixing ring 200 fixes the central bent portion of the data cable body 100 and hangs it on the crab-shaped clamp 300, and the mobile phone case fixing tag 310 is hung on the crab-shaped clamp 300.

[0029] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2 , there are two fixing rings 200 and two crab clamps 300, the first and second connection parts of the two fixing rings 200 are fixed to the data cable body 100 at the input end 110 and the output end 120, respectively, the two crab clamps 300 are respectively located on the data cable body 100 at the bending points of the input end 110 and the output end 120, and the two crab clamps 300 are connected to the same mobile phone case fixing tag 310.

[0030] The data cable body 100 is folded into a ring shape at the input end 110 and the output end 120 using the fixing ring 200, and two crab-shaped clamps 300 are positioned on the data cable body 100 at the bending points of the input end 110 and the output end 120, respectively.Furthermore, the data cable body 100 is folded in half, and the two crab-shaped clamps 300 are hung on the same mobile phone case fixing tag 310.

[0031] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, in some specific embodiments of the present invention, the data cable body 100 includes a plurality of wires 400 and a cylindrical outer insulating sheath 500 wrapped around the plurality of wires 400, and the outer insulating sheath 500 can effectively protect the internal wires 400 and protect the wires from external abrasion or pressure.

[0032] 6, in some specific embodiments of the present invention, the data cable body 100 further includes an outer braided yarn 600 wrapped around the outer surface of the outer insulating sheath 500, and the outer braided yarn 600 may be made of polyester spun material. The outer braided yarn 600 can not only increase the overall flexibility of the data cable body 100 and improve comfort and fit to the skin when worn, but also improve the wear resistance of the data cable body 100 and extend its service life.

[0033] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in some specific embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of wires 400 includes a first wire 410, a second wire 420, a third wire 430, and a fourth wire 440, and each of the plurality of wires 400 has a core made of annealed soft copper material, which has excellent conductivity and can ensure the efficiency of data transmission and power transmission.

[0034] The first wire 410 may be a bare earth wire without an insulating coating, and the first wire 410 can act as an earth wire to conduct excess current in a timely manner to ensure safety in use. The second wire 420 may be a power line with an insulating coating made of Hytrel material, and the insulating coating may be red. The second wire 420 is used to connect to the VBUS (Voltage Bus) of the neck-hanging multi-function data cable. Hytrel material has good insulating properties, ensuring safe power supply through the power line.

[0035] The third wire 430 may be a signal wire having an insulating coating made of Hytrel material, and the insulating coating may be blue. The properties of Hytrel material make the signal wire less susceptible to interference during signal transmission.

[0036] The fourth wire 440 may be a signal wire having an insulating coating made of PE or Teflon material, and the insulating coating may be white or green. Both PE and Teflon have excellent insulating properties and aging resistance, which can ensure long-term stable operation of the signal wire.

[0037] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the core wire connected to the VBUS can be divided into multiple core wires, and insulating coatings can be added to each of the divided multiple core wires to form multiple second wires 420, thereby improving the flexibility of the data cable body 100.

[0038] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, a filler 700 made of cotton thread or nylon cord material is further filled between the outer insulating sheath 500 and the plurality of wires 400. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the outer insulating sheath 500 is wrapped around the plurality of wires 400, and therefore the filler 700 is filled within the outer insulating sheath 500. Cotton thread and nylon cord materials are soft, and by filling the gaps with the filler, the plurality of wires 400 can be held in a relatively stable position within the data cable body 100, preventing the wires 400 from rubbing against each other and causing damage due to shaking, and also improving the structure of the data cable body.

[0039] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the outer insulating coating 500 is made of a PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and rubber composite material, a TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) and rubber composite material, or a food-contact silicone material. The PVC and rubber composite material and the TPE and rubber composite material are soft, durable, and flexible, adaptable to various environments. Food-contact silicone materials offer greater safety and environmental protection, ensuring user safety even with prolonged or occasional skin contact. By using these materials for the outer insulating coating 500, the outer insulating coating 500 can achieve good chemical corrosion resistance (e.g., artificial sweat, artificial sebum, sunscreen mixtures, etc.) and flame retardancy meeting the FT-2 and VW-1 standards. The flexibility of the outer insulating coating 500 can be 70 TSU (Tissue Softness Unit) or less, even 50 TSU or less, and the outer insulating coating 500 will not knot or tangle even when repeatedly bent. The outer insulating coating 500 can be repeatedly bent and rocked more than 50,000 times during product testing, has good thermal stability, and can reach an operating temperature of -50°C to +180°C.

[0040] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the inner surface of the outer insulating coating 500 is covered with a cylindrical aluminum foil 800, and the wires 400 are located inside the aluminum foil 800. The aluminum foil 800 has good shielding properties, preventing external electromagnetic signals from interfering with signals transmitted through the inner wires, ensuring stable and accurate data transmission. In addition, the aluminum foil is light and thin, so it does not excessively increase the weight of the data cable body.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above-mentioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the above-mentioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall all be included in the scope of the utility model registration claim of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 100 Data cable body 110 Input terminal 111 First intima 112 First Housing 113 First Pull Tape 114 First Connector 120 output terminal 121 Second intima 122 Second Housing 123 Second Pull Tape 124 Second Connector 200 fixing ring 300 Crab Clamp 310 Mobile phone case fixed tag 400 wire rod 410 1st wire rod 420 2nd wire rod 430 Third wire rod 440 4th wire rod 500 outer insulation coating 600 external knitting yarn 700 Filling material 800 Aluminum foil

Claims

1. A multi-function neck-hanging data cable comprising a data cable body (100), an input end (110) at one end of the data cable body (100), and an output end (120) at the other end of the data cable body (100), The data cable main body (100) is provided with a fixing ring (200) that can be connected to different positions on the data cable main body (100) and includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that can be moved on the data cable main body (100), and a crab-type clamp (300) that is connected to the data cable main body (100) and is used to hang a mobile phone case fixing tag (310). A multi-function data cable that can be worn around the neck.

2. The input end (110) includes a first inner membrane (111), a first housing (112), a first pulling tape (113), and a first connector (114), and both ends of the first pulling tape (113) are connected to the first inner membrane (111) and the first housing (112), respectively, and the first pulling tape (113) is slidable within the first inner membrane (111) and is positioned within the first inner membrane (111); The output end (120) includes a second inner membrane (121), a second housing (122), a second pull tape (123) and a second connector (124); The connection method between the second pulling tape (123), the second inner membrane (121), and the second housing (122) is the same as the connection method between the first pulling tape (113), the first inner membrane (111), and the first housing (112). The multi-function data cable according to claim 1 .

3. The number of the fixing rings (200) is three, the number of the crab-shaped clamp (300) is one, the first connection portion and the second connection portion of the fixing ring (200) are fixed to the data cable main body (100) at the input end (110) and the output end (120), the first connection portion and the second connection portion of the fixing ring (200) are fixed to the center of the data cable main body (100), the crab-shaped clamp (300) is located at the center of the data cable main body (100), and the crab-shaped clamp (300) is connected to the mobile phone case fixing tag (310). The multi-function neck-hanging data cable according to claim 2 .

4. The number of the fixing rings (200) is two, the number of the crab-type clamps (300) is two, the first connection portion and the second connection portion of the two fixing rings (200) are fixed to the data cable main body (100) at the input end (110) and the output end (120), respectively, the two crab-type clamps (300) are located on the data cable main body (100) at the bending points of the input end (110) and the output end (120), respectively, and the two crab-type clamps (300) are connected to the same mobile phone case fixing tag (310). The multi-function neck-hanging data cable according to claim 2 .

5. The data cable body (100) includes a plurality of wires (400) and a cylindrical outer insulating sheath (500) wrapped around the plurality of wires (400). The multi-function data cable according to claim 1 .

6. The data cable body (100) further includes an outer braided yarn (600) wrapped around the outer surface of the outer insulating sheath (500), and the outer braided yarn (600) is made of a polyester spun material. The multi-function data cable according to claim 5, wherein the data cable is a neck-hanging multi-function cable.

7. The plurality of wire rods (400) include a first wire rod (410), a second wire rod (420), a third wire rod (430) and a fourth wire rod (440), and each of the plurality of wire rods (400) has a core wire made of annealed soft copper material; The first wire (410) is a bare earth wire without an insulating coating, The second wire (420) is a power line having an insulating coating made of a Hytrel material, The third wire (430) is a signal wire having an insulating coating made of a Hytrel material, The fourth wire (440) is a signal wire having an insulating coating made of PE material or Teflon material. The multi-function data cable according to claim 5, wherein the data cable is a neck-hanging multi-function cable.

8. A filler (700) made of cotton thread material or nylon cord material is further filled between the outer insulating coating (500) and the plurality of wires (400). The multi-function data cable according to claim 5, wherein the data cable is a neck-hanging multi-function cable.

9. The material of the outer insulating coating (500) is a material compounded with PVC and rubber, or a material compounded with TPE and rubber, or a silicone material suitable for food contact. The multi-function data cable according to claim 5, wherein the data cable is a neck-hanging multi-function cable.

10. The inner surface of the outer insulating coating (500) is covered with a cylindrical aluminum foil (800), and the plurality of wires (400) are located inside the aluminum foil (800). The multi-function data cable according to claim 5, wherein the data cable is a neck-hanging multi-function cable.