U disk

Abstract

In the field of data storage technology, we provide U disks. The device includes a main body (100), a flexible connecting member (200), and an elastic cap (300). A data connector is provided on one side of the main body, one end of the flexible connecting member is connected to the main body, and the elastic cap is installed at one end of the flexible connecting member away from the main body. The elastic cap defines a receiving groove, allowing the data connector to be received in the receiving groove, with the inner wall of the receiving groove abutting against the outer wall of the data connector. By installing the elastic cap, when connecting the elastic cap and the data connector, the data connector can slightly expand the elastic cap, and the elastic cap accumulates elastic energy and tends to return to its initial state. That is, the elastic cap has elasticity relative to the data connector, further enhancing the stability of the connection between the elastic cap and the data connector, thereby effectively preventing external dust, liquids, and other impurities from entering the data connector.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of data storage technology, especially to U-disk. [Background technology]

[0002] U disk is a kind of flash memory, does not require a physical drive, is plug-and-play, its storage capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk, and it is easy to carry. Therefore, in this era of rapid development of electronic technology, U disk is widely used.

[0003] U disks are primarily used to store and transfer files, data, and information. They are small, simple, and practical, and are currently widely used by educators, scientists, and engineers. However, the protective cover of U disks is easily lost during use, which can affect U disk performance. Most of the U disk interface is exposed to the outside, making it susceptible to dust, liquids, and other impurities, resulting in damage to the U disk. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In view of the above, the present invention provides a U disk to solve the problems of the prior art. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention provides the following technical solution: the U disk includes a body, a flexible connecting member, and an elastic cap; a data connector is provided on one side of the main body; One end of the flexible connection member is connected to the main body; The elastic cap is installed at one end of the flexible connecting member away from the main body, the elastic cap defines an accommodating groove, the data connector can be accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the inner wall of the accommodating groove abuts against the outer wall of the data connector.

[0006] In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the receiving groove gradually decreases along the depth direction of the receiving groove from the groove opening to the groove bottom of the receiving groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, the diameter of the groove opening of the receiving groove is larger than the outer diameter of the data connector, and the inner diameter of the groove bottom of the receiving groove is smaller than the outer diameter of the data connector.

[0008] In some embodiments, the depth of the receiving groove is equal to or greater than the length of the data connector.

[0009] In some embodiments, the flexible connecting member has a length L, and the range of L is 2 cm≦L≦10 cm.

[0010] In some embodiments, the flexible connecting member is one of a rubber strip, a PET strip, a silica gel strip, or a nylon strip.

[0011] In some embodiments, the flexible connecting member has a first connection portion at one end thereof near the body and a second connection portion at one side of the body; The first connection portion is connected to the second connection portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion is an engagement groove, the second connecting portion is a protrusion, and the protrusion is fitted into and locked with the engagement groove; Alternatively, the first connecting portion is a bolt, the second connecting portion is a screw hole, and the first connecting portion is screwed into the second connecting portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, at least one first magnet is provided on one side of the body facing the data connector, the first magnet being adjacent to the data connector; At least one second magnet is provided on the edge of the elastic cap, and the first magnet is magnetically attracted and connected to the second magnet.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first magnet and the second magnet are each a plurality of magnets, the plurality of first magnets surrounding the data connector, and the plurality of second magnets disposed along an edge of the elastic cap; Each of the first magnets is connected to one of the second magnets.

[0015] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages: By installing the elastic cap in the U disk of the present invention, when the elastic cap and the data connector are connected, the data connector can slightly expand the elastic cap, and the elastic cap will accumulate elastic energy and tend to return to its initial state. That is, the elastic cap has elasticity relative to the data connector, which further improves the stability of the connection between the elastic cap and the data connector and effectively prevents external dust, liquids, and other impurities from entering the data connector.

[0016] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention clearer and more easily understandable, the following particularly preferred embodiments will be described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] In order to more clearly explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate some embodiments of the present invention, and should not be considered as limiting the scope. Those skilled in the art can obtain other related drawings based on these drawings without any creative efforts.

[0018] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are structural diagrams of U disks according to some embodiments of the present invention, viewed from one angle. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are structural diagrams of U disks according to some embodiments of the present invention, viewed from different angles; [Figure 3] 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the AA portion in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 1 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a U disk according to some embodiments of the present invention; [Figure 5] 3A-3C are structural diagrams of U disks according to some embodiments of the present invention at different angles; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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[0023] The following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is provided in the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals throughout the drawings denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are merely illustrative and are intended to illustrate the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed" to another element, it may be directly disposed on the other element, or there may be intermediate elements present. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements present. Conversely, when an element is described as being "directly disposed" "on" another element, there are no intermediate elements present. Terms such as "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions are used herein for descriptive purposes only.

[0021] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the terms "attached," "coupled," "connected," "fixed," etc. should be broadly understood, and may mean, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed, mechanically connected, electrically connected, directly connected, indirectly connected via an intermediate medium, internal communication between two elements, or an interactive relationship between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0022] Additionally, the terms "first" and "second" are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or the number of technical features being indicated. Thus, a feature qualified by "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the feature. In the description of the present invention, unless expressly limited otherwise, "plurality" means two or more.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art. The terms used herein are only for describing specific examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0024] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, some embodiments of the present invention provide a U disk, which is mainly used for file transmission, data backup, system installation, etc., and can prevent dust, liquid or other impurities from entering the data connector of the U disk, extend the life of the U disk, ensure the sensitivity of the data connector, and improve the convenience of carrying the U disk.

[0025] The U disk includes a body 100 , a flexible connecting member 200 and an elastic cap 300 .

[0026] A data connector 110 is provided on one side of the main body 100 .

[0027] As can be understood, the data connector 110 may be installed on either side of the main body 100 and can be specifically configured based on the actual situation.

[0028] Specifically, in this embodiment, the data connector 110 is installed on one side of the thickness direction of the main body 100, and the opening direction of the data connector 110 is the same as the thickness direction of the main body 100.

[0029] In addition, one end of the flexible connection member 200 is connected to the main body 100 .

[0030] The connection method between the flexible connecting member 200 and the main body 100 may include any of screwing, adhesion, magnetic adsorption connection, integral molding, and engagement, and may be specifically set according to the actual situation.

[0031] In this embodiment, an elastic cap 300 is disposed at one end of the flexible connecting member 200 remote from the body 100 , and the elastic cap 300 defines a receiving groove 310 .

[0032] The flexible connecting member 200 is bendable so that the data connector 110 can be accommodated in the accommodating groove 310 , and the elastic cap 300 fits over the data connector 110 .

[0033] Furthermore, the inner wall of the receiving groove 310 abuts against the outer wall of the data connector 110 , thereby enhancing the stability of the connection between the elastic cap 300 and the data connector 110 .

[0034] In addition, the elastic cap 300 has elasticity, so that when the elastic cap 300 is connected to the data connector 110, the data connector 110 can slightly expand the elastic cap 300, and at the same time, the elastic cap 300 stores elastic energy and tends to return to its initial state.

[0035] That is, at this time, the elastic cap 300 has elasticity with respect to the data connector 110, which further enhances the stability of the connection between the elastic cap 300 and the data connector 110, thereby effectively preventing external dust, liquid or other impurities from entering the data connector 110, and thereby extending the service life of the U disk.

[0036] In this embodiment, the data connector 110 is installed on one side of the thickness direction of the main body 100. When the U disk is placed on a horizontal surface, the opening direction of the data connector 110 faces vertically upwards. This increases the vertical height of the data connector 110, thereby effectively preventing liquid from entering the data connector 110.

[0037] For example, when the opening direction of the data connector 110 faces vertically downward, the elastic cap 300 is fitted to the data connector 110, thereby increasing the vertical height of the opening of the elastic cap 300, which is equivalent to increasing the vertical height of the opening of the data connector 110, i.e., increasing the height at which external liquid can enter the data connector 110, thereby improving the protection quality for the data connector 110.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 3 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the inner diameter of the accommodating groove 310 gradually decreases along the depth direction of the accommodating groove 310 from the groove opening to the groove bottom of the accommodating groove 310, thereby ensuring the ease of connection between the elastic cap 300 and the data connector 110 and the stability of the connection between the elastic cap 300 and the data connector 110 when connecting the elastic cap 300 and the data connector 110.

[0039] The groove opening of the receiving groove 310 is larger than the outer diameter of the data connector 110, thereby improving the convenience of the connection process between the elastic cap 300 and the data connector 110.

[0040] In addition, the inner diameter of the groove bottom of the receiving groove 310 is smaller than the outer diameter of the data connector 110. Therefore, when the elastic cap 300 is fitted onto the data connector 110, the data connector 110 can expand the inner wall of the groove bottom of the receiving groove 310, so that the inner wall of the elastic cap 300 and the inner wall of the data connector 110 form an abutting structure with each other. This not only improves the stability of the connection between the elastic cap 300 and the data connector 110, but also protects the data connector 110 and prevents external dust, liquids, or other impurities from entering the data connector 110, thereby extending the service life of the U disk.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, the length of the flexible connecting member 200 is L, and the value range of L is 2 cm≦L≦10 cm.

[0042] As can be understood, the numerical range of L includes any of the following ranges: 2 cm≦L≦10 cm, 3 cm≦L≦10 cm, 4 cm≦L≦10 cm, 5 cm≦L≦10 cm, 6 cm≦L≦10 cm, 7 cm≦L≦10 cm, 8 cm≦L≦10 cm, 9 cm≦L≦10 cm, and can be specifically set based on actual circumstances.

[0043] Furthermore, by adjusting the length of the flexible connecting member 200, not only can the manufacturing cost be reduced, but also the compactness of the U disk can be improved, making it easier to carry.

[0044] Specifically, when the elastic cap 300 is fitted to the data connector 110, the flexible connecting member 200 is bent to form a closed loop structure with the elastic cap 300 and the main body 100, thereby forming a hook structure.

[0045] As can be seen, the U disk of the present invention is hung by the flexible connecting member 200, which further improves the convenience during use or placement of the U disk, and improves the user's use experience.

[0046] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, in some embodiments of the present invention, the flexible connecting member 200 is one of a rubber strip, a PET strip, a silica gel strip, or a nylon strip.

[0047] Rubber refers to a highly elastic polymer material that has reversible deformation, is highly elastic at room temperature, undergoes large deformation when subjected to a small external force, and returns to its original shape when the external force is removed.

[0048] Silica gel has a long lifespan and is not easily affected by ultraviolet rays, oxidation, acids, alkalis, water, oils, and other substances, so it will not deteriorate, yellow, crack, or harden. Silica gel can maintain its stability under extreme temperature conditions and will not expand due to high temperatures or harden due to low temperatures. Silica gel can maintain its flexibility in various environments and is not easily deformed or burst.

[0049] Nylon also has outstanding abrasion resistance; when stretched 3 to 6%, its elastic recovery rate reaches 100%, and it will not break even after being bent tens of thousands of times.

[0050] PET (polyethylene glycol terephthalate) has good mechanical properties, with impact strength three to five times that of other films, good folding resistance, and resistance to oil, fat, dilute acids, and dilute alkalis, and is also resistant to most solvents.

[0051] In this embodiment, the rubber strip may be a TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer rubber) strip, and TPU has excellent abrasion resistance, excellent ozone resistance, high hardness, high strength, good elasticity, good low temperature resistance, and good oil resistance, chemical resistance, and environmental resistance.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, a first connection portion 600 is provided at one end of the flexible connecting member 200 close to the main body 100, and a second connection portion 700 is provided on one side of the main body 100.

[0053] The first connecting portion 600 is connected to the second connecting portion 700 , thereby connecting the flexible connecting member 200 to the main body 100 .

[0054] As can be understood, by removably connecting the flexible connecting member 200 and the main body 100, it is possible to easily attach and detach the flexible connecting member 200 to the main body 100, and it is also possible to easily replace the flexible connecting member 200, thereby improving the user experience.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting portion 600 is a groove, and the second connecting portion 700 is a protrusion.

[0056] The protrusion is fitted into the engagement groove to connect the elastic cap 300 and the data connector 110, which not only increases the stability of the connection between the flexible connecting member 200 and the main body 100, but also improves the efficiency of attachment and detachment between the flexible connecting member 200 and the main body 100.

[0057] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting portion 600 is a bolt, the second connecting portion 700 is a threaded hole, and the first connecting portion 600 is screwed into the second connecting portion 700.

[0058] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, the depth of the receiving groove 310 is equal to or greater than the length of the data connector 110, so that the elastic cap 300 can fit perfectly over the data connector 110.

[0059] Preferably, in this embodiment, the depth of the receiving groove 310 is equal to the length of the data connector 110, so as to improve the space utilization rate of the U disk.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, at least one first magnet 400 is provided on one side of the body 100 facing the data connector 110, and the first magnet 400 is adjacent to the data connector 110.

[0061] As can be appreciated, the number of first magnets 400 can be one, two, or any number greater than two.

[0062] At least one second magnet 500 is provided on the edge of the elastic cap 300, and the first magnet 400 is magnetically attracted and connected to the second magnet 500 correspondingly.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first magnet 400 and the second magnet 500 have opposite poles that are attracted to each other, thereby further increasing the stability of the connection between the elastic cap 300 and the data connector 110 .

[0064] As can be appreciated, the number of second magnets 500 can be one, two, or any number greater than two.

[0065] The first magnet 400 is fitted into one side of the main body 100 in the thickness direction, and the second magnet 500 is fitted into the edge of the groove opening of the elastic cap 300 .

[0066] As shown in FIG. 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple first magnets 400 and multiple second magnets 500.

[0067] The number of the first magnets 400 and the second magnets 500 may be any number of two or more, and can be specifically set based on the actual situation.

[0068] Furthermore, the plurality of first magnets 400 surround the data connector 110, and the plurality of first magnets 400 are spaced apart, and the plurality of second magnets 500 are spaced apart along the edge of the elastic cap 300.

[0069] Furthermore, the interval between two adjacent first magnets 400 and the interval between two adjacent second magnets 500 can be specifically set based on the actual situation.

[0070] In this embodiment, the first magnets 400 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the data connector 110 .

[0071] The number of first magnets 400 and the number of second magnets 500 are equal, and each first magnet 400 is connected to one corresponding second magnet 500 .

[0072] In all examples shown and described herein, any specific values ​​should be construed as exemplary only and not limiting, and thus other instances of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0073] It should be noted that like numerals and letters indicate like items in the following drawings, so that once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and interpreted in subsequent drawings.

[0074] The above examples only show some embodiments of the present invention, and the descriptions are specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make some modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements belong to the protection scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0075] 100—main body, 110—data connector, 200—flexible connecting member, 300—elastic cap, 310—accommodating groove, 400—first magnet, 500—second magnet, 600—first connecting portion, 700—second connecting portion

Claims

1. A U-disk, comprising: a body, a flexible connecting member, and an elastic cap; a data connector is provided on one side of the main body; One end of the flexible connection member is connected to the main body; The elastic cap is installed at one end of the flexible connecting member away from the main body, the elastic cap defines an accommodating groove, the data connector can be accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the inner wall of the accommodating groove abuts against the outer wall of the data connector.

2. 2. The U disk according to claim 1, wherein the inner diameter of the receiving groove is gradually reduced along the depth direction of the receiving groove from the groove opening to the groove bottom of the receiving groove.

3. 3. The U disk according to claim 2, wherein the opening diameter of the receiving groove is larger than the outer diameter of the data connector, and the bottom diameter of the receiving groove is smaller than the outer diameter of the data connector.

4. 2. The U disk according to claim 1, wherein the depth of the receiving groove is equal to or greater than the length of the data connector.

5. 2. The U disk according to claim 1, wherein the length of the flexible connecting member is L, and the value range of L is 2 cm≦L≦10 cm.

6. The U disk according to claim 1, wherein the flexible connecting member is at least one of a rubber strip, a PET strip, a silica gel strip, and a nylon strip.

7. a first connection portion is provided at one end of the flexible connection member close to the main body, and a second connection portion is provided on one side of the main body; The U disk according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first connecting part is connected to the second connecting part.

8. the first connecting portion is an engagement groove, the second connecting portion is a protrusion, and the protrusion is fitted into and locked in the engagement groove; Alternatively, the U disk of claim 7, wherein the first connecting portion is a bolt, the second connecting portion is a screw hole, and the first connecting portion is screwed into the second connecting portion.

9. at least one first magnet is provided on one side of the body facing the data connector, the first magnet being adjacent to the data connector; The U disk of any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one second magnet is provided on the edge of the elastic cap, and the first magnet is magnetically attracted and connected to the second magnet.

10. a plurality of the first magnets and a plurality of the second magnets are provided, the plurality of first magnets surround the data connector, and the plurality of second magnets are provided along an edge of the elastic cap; The U disk according to claim 9, wherein each of the first magnets is connected to one of the second magnets.

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