Connectors, charging cables, and electronic devices

Abstract

This invention provides a connector, a charging cable equipped with this connector, and electronic devices that meet the user's need for vertical support of their electronic devices. [Solution] The connector 1 consists of a terminal section 12 and a bracket 13. An interface 121 is provided on one side of the terminal section, and brackets are positioned on both ends opposite the interface. The brackets can be rotated and stored on the opposite side of the terminal section from the interface, or they can be rotated and unfolded to form a support structure. By simultaneously unfolding the brackets on both sides of the terminal section, it becomes possible to support electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets in the vertical direction.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic device components, and particularly to a connector, a charging cable, and an electronic device.

Background Art

[0002] As electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets become popular and their functions diversify, the requirements for charging cables have expanded from simple charging and data transfer functions to aspects such as adaptability to scenarios, multi-function integration, and portability.

[0003] Although there are already charging cables in the market that can support a smartphone independently, the support direction of their support structure is generally horizontal and cannot meet the support needs in the vertical direction.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The existing support structure of charging cables cannot meet the support needs in the vertical direction for electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. In contrast, the present invention provides a connector, a charging cable, and an electronic device.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To solve this technical problem, the present invention provides a connector including a terminal part and a bracket part. An interface is provided on one side of the terminal part, and the bracket parts are rotatably connected to both ends of the terminal part on the opposite side of the interface. The bracket part can be rotated and stored on the opposite side of the interface of the terminal part, or rotated and opened to form a support structure. <​​​​ Preferably, when the bracket rotates and unfolds to provide support, a predetermined angle is formed between the unfolded bracket and the unfolded bracket; the predetermined angle is 70°-120°.

[0008] Preferably, the terminal portion further includes an electrical connection structure and a housing, the housing encloses the electrical connection structure, the interface is connected to the electrical connection structure and exposed on one side of the housing; the bracket includes a rotating portion and a support portion, both ends of the housing each have through holes corresponding to the rotating portion of each bracket, some of the rotating portions are inserted into the terminal portion through the through holes and are rotatably connected to the terminal portion. The rotating portion of at least one bracket is provided with a projection, and the housing is provided with a groove corresponding to the projection; when the rotating portion rotates and unfolds the support portion relative to the housing, the projection slides from the first end to the second end of the groove and contacts the groove wall at the second end of the groove.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating part is provided with a rotating shaft, the rotating part penetrates into the housing via the rotating shaft and is rotatably connected to the housing, and the projections are arranged around the rotating shaft; the rotating part is provided with positioning projections so as to surround the rotating shaft, and the housing is provided with a pair of positioning grooves (including two of the positioning grooves arranged at an angle with respect to the corresponding rotating shaft) corresponding to each positioning projection; when each bracket is rotated and unfolded from the stored state, the positioning projections on each bracket move from one of the corresponding pairs of positioning grooves on the housing to another positioning groove of the same pair; the positioning projections on the rotating part, the rotating shaft, and the projections are arranged in a straight line.

[0010] Preferably, the connector further includes a threaded portion and an elastic portion, the rotating shaft is hollow inside, the threaded portion is inserted into the rotating shaft through the through hole and screw-connected to the inner wall of the rotating shaft; the through hole includes a first hole and a second hole communicating with the first hole, the diameter of the first hole being greater than the diameter of the second hole, and the rotating shaft passing through from the second hole to the first hole; the elastic portion is fitted onto the rotating shaft inserted into the second hole, with both ends of the elastic portion in contact with the threaded portion and the bottom wall of the second hole, respectively.

[0011] Preferably, the length of the bracket is greater than 2 / 3 of the total length of the terminal portion and less than the total length of the terminal portion.

[0012] Preferably, the interface is inclined with respect to the terminal portion, and the inclination angle of the interface with respect to the terminal portion is 6°-15°.

[0013] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a cable. The charging cable comprises a wire and a connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the wire is electrically connected to a terminal portion.

[0014] To solve the above technical problems, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a connector and an electronic device body according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the electronic device body is electrically connected to the connector.

[0015] Compared to existing technologies, the connector, charging cable, and electronic device of this invention have the following advantages: 1. This invention provides a connector comprising a terminal section and a bracket; an interface is provided on one side of the terminal section, and brackets are rotatably connected to both ends of the terminal section opposite the interface; the brackets can be stored at the interface end facing away from the terminal section, or rotated and opened to form a support structure. By installing brackets at both ends of the terminal section opposite the interface, the two brackets can be deployed simultaneously at the terminal section, expanding the support range of the two brackets, allowing the ends of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets to be supported from both sides, solving the problem of a high center of gravity when electronic devices are placed vertically, fulfilling the need for vertical support, and satisfying the need for vertical support for electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, by deploying both brackets to support both ends of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, vertical stability is also improved. In addition, by deploying just one bracket, support from the side of the electronic device is also possible.

[0016] 2. When the two brackets of this invention are housed on the surface where the terminal portion and interface face away from each other, the two brackets are symmetrical around the center, conform to the shape of the terminal portion, and are completely housed in the housing so as not to protrude from the terminal portion, thereby reducing the overall space occupied by the connector.

[0017] 3. When one bracket of this invention rotates and unfolds to provide support, a predetermined angle is formed between it and the unfolded bracket. The predetermined angle is 70°-120°, and a predetermined angle is also formed between the unfolded bracket and the electronic device connected to the interface, making it easy to complete the support of an electronic device such as a mobile phone or tablet by unfolding a single bracket.

[0018] 4. The terminal portion of this invention further includes an electrical connection structure and a housing, the housing encloses the electrical connection structure, and the interface is connected to the electrical connection structure and exposed on one side of the housing; the bracket includes a rotating portion and a support portion, and both ends of the terminal portion are provided with through holes corresponding to the rotating portion of each bracket, with some of the rotating portions being inserted into the terminal portion through the through holes and rotatably connected to the terminal portion; at least one bracket's rotating portion is provided with a projection, and the housing is provided with a groove corresponding to this projection. When the rotating portion rotates the support portion relative to the terminal portion and unfolds, the projection slides from the first end to the second end of the groove and comes into contact with the groove wall at the second end of the groove. The projection on the rotating portion and the groove on the terminal portion position the projection within the groove. When the bracket is in its unextended (stored) state, the projection may be located at the first end of the groove; when the bracket is in the rotatable and extended state, the rotation of the rotating part causes the projection to move within the groove, from the first end to the second end, contacting the groove wall at the second end of the groove, thereby restricting the rotation of the rotating part. When the bracket supports an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet laterally at that angle, the projection always maintains contact with the groove wall at the second end of the groove, improving the support stability of the bracket and preventing the supported electronic device from tipping over.

[0019] 5. This invention provides two positioning grooves on the positioning projection of each bracket, corresponding to two position angles. The positioning projections fit into the corresponding positioning grooves when the bracket is stored and when it is deployed, thereby restricting the position of the bracket in each state and improving stability when stored and deployed. Furthermore, by arranging the positioning projections, the rotation axis, and the projections linearly, the limiting effect of the rotation axis is distributed more uniformly, and the stability of the limiting effect is also increased.

[0020] 6. The connector of this invention includes a screw component and an elastic component. The rotating shaft is hollow inside, and the screw component is inserted into the rotating shaft through a through hole and screw-connected to the inner wall of the rotating shaft; the through hole includes a first hole and a second hole communicating with the first hole, the diameter of the first hole being larger than the diameter of the second hole, and the rotating shaft passing through from the second hole to the first hole; the elastic component is fitted onto the rotating shaft that has passed through the second hole, with both ends of the elastic component in contact with the screw component and the bottom wall of the second hole, respectively. The screw component connects the rotating shaft to the housing, and the elastic component is fitted onto the rotating shaft, so that when the bracket rotates, the entire bracket moves in the direction of spring compression due to the compression spring, disengaging the positioning projection on the rotating part from the current positioning groove and moving it to another positioning groove, and the elastic component unfolds and then fits into the positioning groove. The installation of the elastic component allows the positioning projection to be fitted into the next positioning groove after disengaging from the current positioning groove, thus avoiding any influence on the rotation of the bracket.

[0021] 7. The interface of this invention is installed at an angle to the terminal section; the angle of inclination of the interface with respect to the terminal section is 6°-15°, so that when an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet is supported vertically by the bracket of this embodiment, the electronic device is tilted to the support surface and maintains a certain angle, making it easier to view the screen in portrait orientation.

[0022] 8. The present invention further provides a charging cable having the same beneficial effects as the above-described connector, which will not be described in detail here.

[0023] 9. The present invention further provides an electronic device having the same effect as the above-described electronic device, and a detailed explanation is omitted here. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0024] To more clearly explain the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art are briefly introduced below. As is clear, the drawings described below represent only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these without requiring any creative effort. [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure showing the storage state of the bracket of the connector provided by the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of the unfolded state of the bracket of the connector provided by the first embodiment of the present invention 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of the unfolded state of the bracket of the connector provided by the first embodiment of the present invention 2. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of the unfolded state of the bracket of the connector provided by the first embodiment of the present invention 3. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the component structure of the connector provided by the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the housing structure of the connector provided by the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the bracket structure of the connector provided by the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the connector provided by the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is an enlarged view of A in Figure 7. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a side view of the connector provided by the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a three-dimensional view of the charging cable provided by the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a three-dimensional view of the support by two brackets of the electronic device provided by the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a three-dimensional view of the support by one bracket of the electronic device provided by the third embodiment of the present invention 1. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a three-dimensional view of the support by one bracket of the electronic device provided by the third embodiment of the present invention 2.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0025] 1, Connector; 2, Charging Cable; 3, Electronic Device; 12. Terminal section; 13. Bracket; 14. Screw part; 15. Elastic part; 21. Wire; 31. Main body of electronic equipment; 121. Interface; 122. Electrical connection structure; 123. Housing; 131. Rotating part; 132. Support part; 1221, positioning hole; 1231, through hole; 1232, groove; 1233, positioning groove; 1235, first hole; 1236, second hole; 1238, first end; 1239, second end; 1311, projection; 1312, rotation axis; 1313, positioning projection. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0026] To further clarify the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention, the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the invention.

[0027] Furthermore, when one part is "fixed" to another part, it may be directly on the other part or exist via an intermediate part. When one part is "connected" to another part, it may be directly connected or connected via an intermediate part. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," and "right" used in this paper are for explanatory convenience only.

[0028] In this invention, the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "back," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "center," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "vertical" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing the invention and its embodiments, and do not limit the indicated device, component, or part to having a specific direction, or to being structured and operated in a specific direction.

[0029] Furthermore, some of the above terms may have meanings other than those indicating direction or positional relationships. For example, the term "up" may, under certain circumstances, indicate a kind of dependency or connection. A typical engineer in this field can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this invention based on the specific context.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms “install,” “set up,” “provide,” “connect,” and “connect” should be interpreted broadly (for example: fixed connection, removable connection, or integral structure, mechanical or electrical connection, direct connection or indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two devices, parts, or components). A person of ordinary skill in the art will be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific context.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1-4, a first embodiment of the present invention provides a connector 1, which includes a terminal portion 12 and a bracket 13; an interface 121 is provided on one side of the terminal portion 12, and brackets 13 are rotatably connected to each end of the terminal portion 12 opposite to the interface 121; the brackets 13 are rotatably housed on the side of the terminal portion 12 opposite to the interface 121, or rotate to open to form a support structure.

[0032] Specifically, the connector 1 in this embodiment can be used for charging and / or data transfer, and the interface 121 on the terminal portion 12 is used to connect electronic devices and perform charging and / or data transfer. The type of interface 121 includes, but is not limited to, interfaces such as USB Type-C, USB Type-A, Micro USB, and Lightning.

[0033] Specifically, brackets 13 can be attached to both ends of the terminal section 12, which connects electronic devices, on the side opposite the interface 121. In other words, the two brackets 13 are rotatably connected to the terminal section 12. Furthermore, the two brackets 13 can be stored on the surface of the terminal section 12 and can be deployed by rotating them to support electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets connected to the terminal section 12.

[0034] The storage and rotational deployment of the two brackets 13 are both performed independently. When supporting electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, one bracket 13 may be deployed to provide support, or both brackets 13 may be deployed simultaneously. The appropriate bracket 13 should be deployed according to the specific support needs.

[0035] Logically, when the two brackets 13 are deployed simultaneously on the terminal portion 12, the deployed brackets 13 expand the support width range, supporting the ends of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets from both sides, effectively solving the problem of a high center of gravity when electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets are placed vertically, achieving vertical support and meeting the vertical support needs of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, by installing two brackets 13 and supporting the ends of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets from both sides, vertical stability is improved. Moreover, by deploying one bracket 13, it is also possible to support electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets from the side. As a result, the arrangement of the two brackets 13 in this embodiment can support electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets in multiple directions, meeting the support needs required in various directions.

[0036] Reasonably, in this embodiment, there are no restrictions on how the two brackets 13 are housed in the terminal section 12. When the two brackets 13 are housed in the terminal section 12, it is sufficient to ensure that the boundary between the two brackets 13 does not extend beyond the boundary of the terminal section 12 on the side facing away from the interface 121, or that the housing of the two brackets 13 does not interfere with the connection of the connector 1 or the user's use.

[0037] Figure 1 shows one embodiment. When the two brackets 13 are housed on the side of the terminal section 12 that faces away from the interface 121, the two brackets 13 are symmetrical around the center, reducing the area occupied when the two brackets 13 are housed in the housing 123 of the terminal section 12, promoting overall miniaturization of the terminal section 12, and reducing the overall volume of the terminal section 12.

[0038] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, when one bracket 13 rotates and unfolds to provide support, a predetermined angle β (shown in Figures 2 and 3) is formed between it and the unfolded bracket 13. The predetermined angle β is 70°-120°.

[0039] Rationally, when only one bracket 13 rotates and unfolds on the terminal section 12 to provide support, the other brackets 13 remain stored in the terminal section 12, forming a predetermined angle β between the unfolded bracket 13 and the unfolded bracket 13, and also between the unfolded bracket 13 and the electronic device connected to the interface 121, making it easy to view. This enables support of the connected electronic device from the side by unfolding one bracket 13.

[0040] Referring to Figure 2, selectively, if the bracket length is long, the preset angle can be set to an acute angle (in the range of 70°-90°), and if the support angle formed by the bracket is acute, the corresponding electronic device can be directly supported.

[0041] Referring to Figure 3, selectively, when the bracket length is short, the preset angle can be set to an obtuse angle (in the range of 90°-120°). This allows the corresponding electronic device to be directly supported if the support angle formed by the preset is obtuse.

[0042] Referring to Figures 4-6, the terminal section 12 further includes an electrical connection structure 122 and a housing 123, the housing 123 encloses the electrical connection structure 122, and the interface 121 is connected to the electrical connection structure 122 and exposed on the surface of the housing 123; the bracket 13 includes a rotating part 131 and a support part 132, with through holes 1231 provided at both ends of the housing 123 corresponding to the rotating part 131 of each bracket 13, and a portion of the rotating part 131 is inserted into the terminal section 12 through the through holes 1231 and rotatedly connected to the terminal section 12; at least one of the rotating parts 131 of the bracket 13 is provided with a projection 1311, and the housing 123 is provided with a groove 1232 corresponding to the projection 1311; When the rotating part 131 rotates and unfolds the support part 132 relative to the housing 123, the projection 1311 slides from the first end 1238 to the second end 1239 of the groove 1232, and contacts the groove wall of the second end 1239 of the groove 1232.

[0043] Specifically, the electrical connection structure 122 of the terminal section 12 can be used for electrical connection with the interface 121. By installing a housing 123 around the outer circumference of the electrical connection structure 122 of the terminal section 12 and providing through holes 1231 and grooves 1232 in the housing 123, rotational connection with the bracket 13 and positioning after the bracket 13 has rotated and unfolded are achieved. This separates the electrical connection structure 122 and the bracket 13 with the housing 123, preventing the support and rotational movement of the bracket 13 from affecting charging and data transmission to the electronic device connection section of the terminal section 12. Furthermore, since the housing 123 completely encloses the electrical connection structure 122, the electrical connection structure 122 can be protected.

[0044] Selectively, both ends of the electrical connection structure 122 are extendable, and the longer end has a positioning hole 1221 corresponding to a through hole 1231 in the housing 123. This allows the rotating shaft 1312 to enter the housing 123 through the through hole 1231 at one end of the housing 123, pass through the positioning hole 1221, and the rotating shaft 1312 to restrict the position of the electrical connection structure 122 inside the housing 123, making the electrical connection structure 122 more stable inside the housing 123.

[0045] Furthermore, the connecting wires within the electrical connection structure 122 need to bypass the positioning hole 1221 inside the housing 123, thereby avoiding any impact on the electrical connection of the connector 1.

[0046] Specifically, the bracket 13 includes a rotating part 131 that is rotatably connected to the terminal part 12, and a support part 132 connected to the rotating part 131. The rotating part 131 can be integrally molded with the support part 132, increasing the overall strength of the bracket 13. The terminal part 12 is provided with a through hole 1231, and a part of the rotating part 131 is inserted into the terminal part 12 through the through hole 1231 and rotatably connected to the terminal part 12.

[0047] Selectively, a projection 1311 is provided on the rotating portion 131 of one bracket 13, and a groove 1232 corresponding to this projection 1311 is provided on one end of the housing 123, while nothing is provided on the other bracket 13 and the other end of the housing 123. This restricts the support position of the bracket 13 when it is deployed by fitting the projection 1311 of the bracket 13 into the groove 1311 at one end of the housing 123.

[0048] Selectively, projections 1311 are provided on each of the two brackets 13, and grooves 1311 are provided on both ends of the housing 123. This allows for a wider range of support methods to be used.

[0049] Specifically, a projection 1311 is provided on the side of the rotating part 131 that contacts the housing 123, and a groove 1232 corresponding to this projection 1311 is provided in the housing 123. This groove 1232 is an arc-shaped groove 1232, and the projection 1311 is inserted into this groove 1232. The first end 1238 is defined as one end of the groove 1232 that the projection 1311 contacts when the bracket 13 is housed on the surface of the terminal part 12, and the second end 1239 is defined as the other end of the groove 1232 that the projection 1311 moves to and contacts after the bracket 13 has rotated and unfolded.

[0050] Reasonably, when the bracket 13 is in an unextended (storage) state, the projection 1311 may be located at the first end 1238 in the groove 1232; when the bracket 13 is in a rotatable and extended state, the rotation of the rotating part 131 causes the projection 1311 to move within the groove 1232, from the first end 1238 to the second end 1239, and contact the groove wall of the second end 1239 of the groove 1232. This limits the rotation of the rotating part 131, and when the bracket 13 supports an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet laterally at that angle, the projection 1311 always maintains contact with the groove wall of the second end 1239 of the groove 1232. The direction of the force that the external support platform applies to the bracket 13 is opposite to the direction of the force that acts on the projection 1311 when the groove 1232 and the projection 1311 come into contact, allowing the bracket 13 to stably support the device laterally, improving the support stability of the bracket 13 and preventing the supported electronic device from tipping over.

[0051] Referring to Figures 5-7, the rotating part 131 is further provided with a rotating shaft 1312, and the rotating part 131 penetrates into the inside of the housing 123 via the rotating shaft 1312 and is rotatably connected to the housing 123, and the projection 1311 is arranged to surround the rotating shaft 1312.

[0052] Rationally, a rotating shaft 1312 is provided on the surface of the rotating part 131 adjacent to the terminal part 12. This rotating shaft 1312 is inserted into the housing 123 through a through hole 1231 in the housing 123, thereby achieving a rotational connection with the housing 123. The projection 1311 is positioned around the rotating shaft 1312, and the arc-shaped groove 1232 is provided corresponding to the rotational direction of the rotating shaft 1312. As a result, when the rotating part 131 rotates, the projection 1311 moves within the groove 1232 along the rotational direction of the rotating shaft 1312. By extending the rotating shaft 1312 into the housing 123, the connection between the bracket 13 and the housing 123 is made tighter, improving the stability of the rotational connection between the bracket 13 and the housing 123.

[0053] Referring to Figures 5-7, the rotating part 131 has positioning protrusions 1313 arranged around the rotation axis 1312, and the housing 123 is provided with a pair of positioning grooves 1233 corresponding to each positioning protrusion 1313. Each pair of positioning grooves 1233 includes two positioning grooves 1233 arranged at an angle with respect to the corresponding rotation axis 1312. When each bracket 13 is rotated and unfolded from its stored state, the positioning protrusions 1313 on each bracket 13 move from one of the corresponding pair of positioning grooves 1233 on the housing 123 to the other positioning groove 1233 of the same pair.

[0054] Specifically, the rotating portion 131 on one bracket 13 can be provided with at least one positioning projection 1313 in addition to the rotating shaft 1312 and projection 1311. The housing 123 is provided with a pair of positioning grooves 1233 corresponding to each positioning projection 1313, and each pair of positioning grooves 1233 includes two positioning grooves 1233. The two positioning grooves 1233 are arranged at an angle with respect to the rotating shaft 1312, and the distance between the two positioning grooves 1233 and the rotating shaft 1312 is the same. Of the pair of positioning grooves 1233, the two positioning grooves 1233 are set to correspond to the stored state and the unfolded state of the bracket 13, respectively. When the bracket 13 is stored on the surface of the housing 123 of the terminal portion 12, the positioning projection 1313 fits into one of the corresponding positioning grooves 1233 within the positioning groove 1233. This enables positioning of the bracket 13 in its retracted state, fixes the bracket 13 in its current position, improves the stability of the bracket 13 in its retracted state, and prevents rotation and displacement of the bracket 13 due to erroneous operation. When the rotating part 131 rotates under external force, the projection 1311, the support part 132, and the positioning projection 1313 rotate in conjunction. Subsequently, the positioning projection 1313 disengages from the current positioning groove 1233, rotates, moves to another positioning groove 1233, and engages with that positioning groove 1233. This enables positioning of the bracket 13 in its deployed state, fixes the bracket 13 in its current position, and improves the stability of the bracket 13 in its deployed state. In this way, two positioning grooves 1233 are provided on the positioning projection 1313 of each bracket 13 to correspond to two position angles, and the positioning projection 1313 engages with the corresponding positioning groove 1233 when the bracket 13 is retracted and when it is deployed, thereby limiting the position of the bracket 13 in each state and improving stability when it is retracted and deployed.

[0055] Selectively, the positioning projection 1313 is elastically projectable. The elastic projection design allows the elastic projection to disengage from the current positioning groove 1233 and elastically engage with the next positioning groove 1233 without affecting the rotation of the bracket 13.

[0056] Referring to Figure 7, the positioning projection 1313, the rotation shaft 1312, and the projection 1311 are further arranged linearly on the rotating part 131.

[0057] Rationally, the rotation axis 1312 is positioned between the positioning projection 1313 and projection 1311, and these three are arranged in a straight line. As a result, the positioning projection 1313 fits into the positioning groove 1233, and projection 1311 abuts against the groove wall of groove 1232, thereby restricting both ends of the rotation axis 1312. The combined action of these two reinforces the overall restricting effect of the rotation axis 1312. Furthermore, the straight line arrangement of the positioning projection 1313, rotation axis 1312, and projection 1311 distributes the restricting effect of the rotation axis more uniformly, increasing the stability of the restricting effect.

[0058] Referring to Figures 5 and 7, the connector 1 further includes a threaded component 14, the rotating shaft 1312 is hollow inside, and the threaded component 14 is inserted into the rotating shaft 1312 through a through hole 1231 and screwed into the inner wall of the rotating shaft 1312.

[0059] Rationally, the rotating shaft 1312 and the housing 123 are screw-connected by screw parts 14, allowing for quick disassembly of the bracket 13 and housing 123, facilitating inspection, repair, and replacement of damaged parts.

[0060] Referring to Figures 8 and 9, the through hole 1231 further includes a first hole 1235 and a second hole 1236 connected to the first hole 1235. The diameter D of the first hole 1235 (D shown in Figure 9) is larger than the diameter d of the second hole 1236 (d shown in Figure 9), and the rotating shaft 1312 passes through from the second hole 1236 to the first hole 1235. An elastic component 15 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 1312 that has passed through the second hole 1236, and both ends of the elastic component 15 are in contact with the threaded component 14 and the bottom wall of the second hole 1236, respectively.

[0061] Specifically, if the diameter D of the first through hole 1231 is greater than the diameter d of the first hole 1236, after the rotating shaft 1312 passes through the first hole 1236 and enters the first hole 1235, an annular accommodating space is formed between the rotating shaft 1312 and the hole wall of the first hole 1236. One 15 can be installed in this accommodating space, and by fitting the elastic component 15 onto the rotating shaft 1312 and bringing both ends of the elastic component 15 into contact with the screw component 14 and the bottom wall of the first hole 1236, the rotating shaft 1312 and the screw component 14 are connected, after which the rotating shaft 1312 can drive the screw component 14 in the spring compression direction.

[0062] Specifically, when the bracket 13 rotates, the compression spring moves the entire bracket 13 in the direction of spring compression, disengaging the positioning projection 1313 on the rotating part 131 from the current positioning groove 1233 and moving it to another positioning groove 1233. After the elastic component 15 unfolds, the positioning projection 1313 is fitted into the positioning groove 1233. The installation of the elastic component 15 allows the positioning projection 1313 to be fitted into the next positioning groove 1233 after disengaging from the current positioning groove 1233, thus avoiding any impact on the rotation of the bracket 13.

[0063] Selectively, depending on the specific situation, the elastic component 15 may be a spring or made of an elastic material.

[0064] Referring to Figure 8, furthermore, the length M of the bracket 13 (M shown in Figure 8) is greater than 2 / 3 of the total length N of the terminal portion 12 (N shown in Figure 8), and less than the total length N of the terminal portion 12.

[0065] Rationally, the entire terminal section 12 can be made into a long strip, making it easier to set the length of the bracket 13, and by widening the setting range of the length M of the bracket 13 as much as possible, the stability of the support can be further enhanced.

[0066] Furthermore, the total length N of the terminal portion 12 of connector 1 must be matched to the shortest side length of the electronic device. This ensures the total length N of the terminal portion 12, and the length of bracket 13 after deployment allows for vertical support of the electronic device.

[0067] Logically, the overall length and width of the bracket are both smaller than the overall length and width of the outer surface of the terminal section 12. As a result, when the bracket 13 is retracted, the boundary of the bracket 13 does not extend beyond the range of the terminal section 12. Furthermore, the length of the bracket 13 is greater than 2 / 3 of the overall length of the terminal section 12, and less than the overall length of the terminal section 12. This ensures sufficient support length after the bracket 13 is deployed, guaranteeing support stability and control of the support angle.

[0068] Furthermore, the rotation angle of one bracket 13 is 0°-90°, and the rotation angle of the other bracket 13 is 0°-270°.

[0069] Rationally, by limiting the rotation angle of bracket 13, the support angle when bracket 13 is supported from the side can be limited. Furthermore, by limiting the rotation angles of brackets 13 with different rotation angles, the total range of rotation angles of the two brackets 13 is 360°, making it easier for the two brackets 13 to exhibit rotational symmetry when fully housed, ensuring that the two brackets 13 are fully housed in the housing 123 and do not protrude from the housing 123, thereby further improving the housing stability of bracket 13.

[0070] Referring to Figure 10, the interface 121 is further installed at an angle to the terminal section 12. The angle of inclination α of the interface 121 with respect to the terminal section 12 (α shown in Figure 9) is 6°-15°.

[0071] Rationally, the interface 121 is installed at an angle relative to the terminal portion 12. This makes it easier to view the screen in portrait orientation when an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet is supported vertically by the bracket 13 of this embodiment, as the electronic device maintains a constant angle α relative to the support surface. Setting the angle α at which the interface 121 is tilted relative to the terminal portion 12 to a range of 6°-15° allows for the tilt of the interface 121 relative to the terminal portion 12 while simultaneously avoiding the impact of excessive tilting on the electrical connection between the connector 1 and the electronic device.

[0072] Referring to Figure 11, a second embodiment of the present invention provides a charging cable 2. The charging cable 2 includes a wire 21 and a connector 1 as described in any one of the first embodiments, the wire 21 being electrically connected to a terminal portion 12.

[0073] Logically, charging cable 2 is either a charging cable or a data cable, capable of providing the corresponding charging and / or data transfer functions.

[0074] Referring to Figures 12-14, a third embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device 3. The electronic device 3 includes an electronic device body 31 and a connector 1 as described in any of the first embodiments, wherein the electronic device body 31 is electrically connected to the connector 1.

[0075] Reasonably, the electronic device body 31 may include a mobile phone, tablet, mobile battery, TWS earphone case, cable-attached rechargeable device or data transfer device, etc.

[0076] Compared to existing technologies, the connector, charging cable, and electronic device of this invention have the following advantages: 1. This invention provides a connector comprising a terminal section and a bracket; an interface is provided on one side of the terminal section, and brackets are rotatably connected to both ends of the terminal section opposite the interface; the brackets can be stored at the interface end facing away from the terminal section, or rotated and opened to form a support structure. By installing brackets at both ends of the terminal section opposite the interface, and by simultaneously deploying the two brackets at the terminal section, the support width range is expanded by the two deployed brackets, allowing the ends of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets to be supported from both sides, solving the problem of a high center of gravity when electronic devices are placed vertically, fulfilling the need for vertical support, and satisfying the need for vertical support for electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, by deploying both brackets to support both ends of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, vertical stability is also improved. In addition, by deploying just one bracket, support from the side of the electronic device is also possible.

[0077] 2. When the two brackets of this invention are housed on the surface where the terminal portion and interface face away from each other, the two brackets are symmetrical around the center, conform to the shape of the terminal portion, and are completely housed in the housing so as not to protrude from the terminal portion, thereby reducing the overall space occupied by the connector.

[0078] 3. When one bracket of this invention rotates and unfolds to provide support, a predetermined angle is formed between it and the unfolded bracket. The predetermined angle is 70°-120°, and a predetermined angle is also formed between the unfolded bracket and the electronic device connected to the interface, making it easy to complete the support of an electronic device such as a mobile phone or tablet by unfolding a single bracket.

[0079] 4. The terminal portion of this invention further includes an electrical connection structure and a housing, the housing encloses the electrical connection structure, and the interface is connected to the electrical connection structure and exposed on one side of the housing; the bracket includes a rotating portion and a support portion, and both ends of the terminal portion are provided with through holes corresponding to the rotating portion of each bracket, with some of the rotating portions being inserted into the terminal portion through the through holes and rotatably connected to the terminal portion; at least one bracket's rotating portion is provided with a projection, and the housing is provided with a groove corresponding to this projection. When the rotating portion rotates the support portion relative to the terminal portion and unfolds, the projection slides from the first end to the second end of the groove and comes into contact with the groove wall at the second end of the groove. The projection on the rotating portion and the groove on the terminal portion position the projection within the groove. When the bracket is in its unextended (stored) state, the projection may be located at the first end of the groove; when the bracket is in the rotatable and extended state, the rotation of the rotating part causes the projection to move within the groove, from the first end to the second end, contacting the groove wall at the second end of the groove, thereby restricting the rotation of the rotating part. When the bracket supports an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet laterally at that angle, the projection always maintains contact with the groove wall at the second end of the groove, improving the support stability of the bracket and preventing the supported electronic device from tipping over.

[0080] 5. This invention provides two positioning grooves on the positioning projection of each bracket, corresponding to two position angles. The positioning projections fit into the corresponding positioning grooves when the bracket is stored and when it is deployed, thereby restricting the position of the bracket in each state and improving stability when stored and deployed. Furthermore, by arranging the positioning projections, the rotation axis, and the projections linearly, the limiting effect of the rotation axis is distributed more uniformly, and the stability of the limiting effect is also increased.

[0081] 6. The connector of this invention includes a screw component and an elastic component. The rotating shaft is hollow inside, and the screw component is inserted into the rotating shaft through a through hole and screw-connected to the inner wall of the rotating shaft; the through hole includes a first hole and a second hole communicating with the first hole, the diameter of the first hole being larger than the diameter of the second hole, and the rotating shaft passing through from the second hole to the first hole; the elastic component is fitted onto the rotating shaft that passes through the second hole, with both ends of the elastic component in contact with the screw component and the bottom wall of the second hole, respectively. The screw component connects the rotating shaft to the housing, and the elastic component is fitted onto the rotating shaft, so that when the bracket rotates, the entire bracket moves in the direction of spring compression by the compression spring, disengaging the positioning projection on the rotating part from the current positioning groove and moving it to another positioning groove, and the elastic component unfolds and then fits into the positioning groove. The installation of the elastic component allows the positioning projection to be fitted into the next positioning groove after disengaging from the current positioning groove, thus avoiding any influence on the rotation of the bracket.

[0082] 7. The interface of this invention is installed at an angle to the terminal section; the angle of inclination of the interface with respect to the terminal section is 6°-15°, so that when an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet is supported vertically by the bracket of this embodiment, the electronic device is tilted to the support surface and maintains a certain angle, making it easier to view the screen in portrait orientation.

[0083] 8. The present invention further provides a charging cable having the same beneficial effects as the above-described connector, which will not be described in detail here.

[0084] 9. The present invention further provides an electronic device having the same effect as the above-described electronic device, and a detailed explanation is omitted here.

[0085] The above are excellent embodiments of the present invention and do not limit it. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the scope of the principles of the present invention should all be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. It is a connector, A connector comprising a terminal portion and a bracket portion, wherein an interface is provided on one side of the terminal portion, the bracket portion is rotatably connected to both ends of the terminal portion opposite to the interface, and the bracket portion rotates to be housed on the side of the terminal portion opposite to the interface, or rotates to open to form a support structure.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that when the bracket portion is housed in the terminal portion on a surface facing away from the interface, the bracket portion becomes centrally symmetrical.

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that when the bracket portion rotates and unfolds to provide support, a predetermined angle is formed between it and the unfolded bracket portion, and the predetermined angle is 70° to 120°.

4. The terminal portion further includes an electrical connection structure and a housing, the housing encloses the electrical connection structure, the interface is connected to the electrical connection structure and exposed on one side of the housing, The bracket portion includes a rotating portion and a support portion, and through holes are provided at both ends of the housing, corresponding to the rotating portion of each bracket portion, and some of the rotating portions are inserted into the terminal portion through the through holes and rotated with the terminal portion, and a projection is provided on the rotating portion of at least one bracket portion, and a groove is provided in the housing corresponding to the projection, The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that when the rotating part rotates and unfolds the support part relative to the housing, the projection slides from the first end to the second end of the groove and contacts the groove wall at the second end of the groove.

5. The rotating part is provided with a rotating shaft, the rotating part penetrates into the interior of the housing via the rotating shaft and is rotatably connected to the housing, the projection is arranged around the rotating shaft, the rotating part is provided with positioning projections surrounding the rotating shaft, the housing is provided with a pair of positioning grooves corresponding to each positioning projection, and each pair of positioning grooves includes two positioning grooves arranged at an angle with respect to the corresponding rotating shaft. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that when each bracket is rotated and unfolded from its stored position, the positioning projection on each bracket moves from one of a corresponding pair of positioning grooves on the housing to another positioning groove, and the positioning projection on the rotating part, the rotating shaft, and the projection are arranged in a straight line.

6. The connector further includes a threaded portion and an elastic portion, the rotating shaft is hollow inside, the threaded portion is inserted into the interior of the rotating shaft through the through hole and is screw-connected to the inner wall of the rotating shaft. The through hole includes a first hole and a second hole communicating with the first hole, the diameter of the first hole is larger than the diameter of the second hole, and the rotating shaft passes through from the second hole to the first hole. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that an elastic component is fitted onto the rotating shaft inserted into the second hole, and both ends of the elastic component contact the threaded portion and the bottom wall of the second hole, respectively.

7. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that the length of the bracket portion is greater than 2 / 3 of the total length of the terminal portion and less than the total length of the terminal portion.

8. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the interface is inclined with respect to the terminal portion, and the inclination angle of the interface with respect to the terminal portion is 6° to 15°.

9. It is a charging cable, The charging cable comprises a wire and a connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the wire is electrically connected to a terminal portion.

10. It is an electronic device, The electronic device comprises a connector and an electronic device body according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the electronic device body is electrically connected to the connector.

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