Memory-expandable protective housing

By designing a memory-expandable protective case, using expansion circuit modules and storage media to expand the memory space of the smart terminal, and optimizing the shell layout, the problems of insufficient memory of the smart terminal and heavy protective case shell are solved, achieving a more portable and beautiful user experience.

WO2025123679A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-06-19GWD(ZHUHAI) INTELLIGENCE TECH LTD CO
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Application Number
PCT/CN2024/107040
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-12-11
Filing Date
2024-07-23
Publication Date
2025-06-19

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Technical Problem

The insufficient memory space of smart terminals leads to poor user experience. The existing cloud storage expansion method has problems such as slow storage and reading speed, Internet connection and limited free space. At the same time, the existing memory-scalable protective shell has a thick shell, which affects aesthetics and portability.

Method used

A memory expansion protective case is designed, including a housing and a capacity expansion unit. The capacity expansion unit includes a capacity expansion circuit module and a storage medium, which is arranged at one end of the housing close to the camera hole, and the data connector is arranged at one end away from the camera hole, which realizes data interaction between the intelligent terminal and the storage medium, expands the memory space, and at the same time optimizes the layout of the capacity expansion unit to reduce the thickness of the housing.

Benefits of technology

Effectively expand the memory space of the smart terminal, optimize the layout of the protective shell, make it more portable, improve the user experience, and solve the problem of heavy shell affecting the beauty.

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Abstract

The present application provides a memory-expandable protective housing, comprising: a housing used for accommodating an intelligent terminal and a memory expansion unit used for memory expansion; a camera hole is formed in the housing; the memory expansion unit comprises a memory expansion circuit module and a storage medium; the storage medium is arranged on the memory expansion circuit module, and the memory expansion circuit module is connected to a data connector by means of a data line; the memory expansion unit is arranged at the end of the housing close to the camera hole; the data connector is arranged at the end of the housing away from the camera hole; and the storage medium, the memory expansion circuit module, and the data connector are electrically connected to each other so as to realize data interaction between the intelligent terminal and the storage medium. According to the present application, the memory expansion unit comprising the memory expansion circuit module and the storage medium is provided, the memory expansion unit is arranged at the end close to the camera hole, the layout of the memory expansion unit in the protective housing is optimized while the memory in the intelligent terminal is expanded, the housing is portable, and the user experience is improved.
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Description

A protective case with expandable memory Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of smart terminal accessories, and in particular to a protective case with expandable memory. Background Art

[0002] Generally speaking, after a smart terminal is manufactured, the size of its internal storage space is fixed. However, with the increasing number of software functions and the increasing space occupied, insufficient memory space in smart terminals has become a common problem, affecting the user experience.

[0003] In the prior art, cloud storage is a way to expand the memory space of smart terminals, but the storage and reading process of cloud storage is relatively slow, and it also requires network operation, and the free usage space is limited, which cannot fully meet the actual usage needs of users; while using a protective case with expandable memory can not only protect the smart terminal, but also expand the memory of the smart terminal to meet the user's needs for the memory space of the smart terminal; however, the shell of this type of protective case is generally thick and bulky, which affects the aesthetics and is not easy to carry, affecting the normal use of users.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a solution to solve the above problems.

[0005] Application Contents

[0006] In response to the defects in the existing technology, this application proposes a protective case with expandable memory, which can expand the memory space of the smart terminal, solve the problem of insufficient memory of the smart terminal, and also solve the problem of bloated protective case shell.

[0007] The specific technical solutions are as follows:

[0008] A protective case with expandable memory includes: a housing for accommodating a smart terminal, and an expansion unit for memory expansion;

[0009] The housing is provided with a camera hole;

[0010] The expansion unit includes an expansion circuit module and a storage medium; the storage medium is arranged on the expansion circuit module, and the expansion circuit module is connected to a data connector via a data line;

[0011] The expansion unit is arranged at an end of the housing close to the camera hole; the data connector is arranged at an end of the housing away from the camera hole;

[0012] The storage medium, the capacity expansion circuit module, and the data connector are electrically connected to each other. When the data connector is connected to the charging port of the smart terminal, data interaction between the smart terminal and the storage medium is achieved.

[0013] In a specific embodiment, the housing is further provided with a mounting structure and a mounting seat;

[0014] The shape of the mounting seat matches the shape of the mounting structure, and the mounting seat and the mounting structure are movably connected;

[0015] The camera hole is provided at one end of the housing, and the mounting base is provided at the other end of the housing;

[0016] The mounting base is provided with a data connector hole;

[0017] The data connector is arranged on the mounting base through the data connector hole. The data connector passes through the data connector hole and protrudes into the shell, so as to realize the connection between the smart terminal and the data connector when the smart terminal is placed in the shell.

[0018] In a specific embodiment, both side walls of the mounting structure are provided with corresponding sliding grooves, and both sides of the mounting seat are provided with corresponding sliding columns;

[0019] The housing is further provided with a protrusion, which is used to abut and connect with the mounting seat;

[0020] The sliding column matches the sliding groove so that the mounting seat can slide in the mounting structure along the extending direction of the sliding groove.

[0021] In a specific embodiment, the cross-sectional shapes of the mounting seat and the mounting structure both include isosceles trapezoids;

[0022] The width of the mounting structure gradually increases along the bottom of the housing toward the data connector hole.

[0023] In a specific embodiment, a flexible folding portion is further provided on the mounting base, and when the flexible folding portion is folded along the area of ​​the charging port away from the smart terminal, the data connector is moved out of the charging port of the smart terminal.

[0024] In a specific embodiment, the housing has a stepped boss for accommodating the expansion unit, and the boss is located at the edge of the outline of the camera hole;

[0025] The boss is integrally formed with the shell,

[0026] Or the boss is detachably arranged on the shell.

[0027] In a specific embodiment, the thickness of the boss is no greater than the thickness of the camera hole.

[0028] In a specific embodiment, a slot is provided on the side wall of the boss, the slot is used to expose a storage medium interface, and the storage medium interface is used to connect the storage medium;

[0029] A cover for closing the slot hole is movably provided on the outer side of the slot hole; the cover matches the slot hole.

[0030] In a specific embodiment, the thickness of the boss is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm.

[0031] In a specific embodiment, the housing includes a housing cavity for accommodating the smart terminal and at least one layer of a function expansion cavity;

[0032] At least two grids are provided in the function expansion cavity;

[0033] The function expansion cavity is further provided with a wire groove for accommodating the data wire, one end of the wire groove is close to the capacity expansion unit, and the other end of the wire groove is close to the data connector hole.

[0034] This application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0035] The present application is provided with an expansion unit including an expansion circuit module and a storage medium. The expansion unit is arranged at one end close to the camera hole, and the data connector is arranged at the end away from the camera hole. While realizing data interaction between the smart terminal and the storage medium and expanding the memory of the smart terminal, the layout of the expansion unit on the protective shell is optimized, making the shell more portable and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0037] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a protective case proposed in one embodiment of the present application;

[0038] FIG2 is an exploded view of a protective shell according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] FIG3 is a diagram showing the internal structure of a protective shell according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] FIG4 is a back view of a protective case according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] FIG5 is a cross-sectional view of a protective shell according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0042] FIG6 is a side view of a protective case provided in another embodiment of the present application;

[0043] FIG7 is a front view of a protective case proposed in another embodiment of the present application;

[0044] FIG8 is an exploded view of a protective shell structure proposed in another embodiment of the present application;

[0045] FIG9 is a front view of a protective case according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the protective shell structure proposed in another embodiment of the present application;

[0047] FIG11 is an enlarged view of a local detail of a protective shell boss according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0048] FIG12 is a back view of a protective case proposed in yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0049] Figure markings: 1-shell; 11-camera hole; 12-data connector hole; 13-mounting seat; 131-sliding column; 132-flexible folding part; 14-mounting structure; 141-sliding groove; 142-bump; 15-boss; 151-slot hole; 152-cover; 153-storage medium interface; 2-expansion unit; 201-expansion circuit module; 202-storage medium; 203-data line; 204-data connector; 31-accommodating cavity; 32-function expansion cavity; 321-grid; 322-wire trough. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully. The present disclosure may have various embodiments, and adjustments and changes may be made therein. However, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the various embodiments of the present disclosure to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather that the present disclosure should be construed to encompass all adjustments, equivalents, and / or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0051] Hereinafter, the terms "include" or "may include" as used in various embodiments of the present disclosure indicate the presence of disclosed functions, operations, or elements, and do not limit the addition of one or more functions, operations, or elements. In addition, as used in various embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "include," "have," and their cognates are intended only to indicate specific features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing, and should not be understood as excluding the presence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing, or the possibility of adding one or more features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing.

[0052] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the expression "or" or "at least one of A or / and B" includes any or all combinations of the words listed simultaneously. For example, the expression "A or B" or "at least one of A or / and B" may include A, may include B, or may include both A and B.

[0053] The expressions (such as "first", "second", etc.) used in the various embodiments of the present disclosure may modify the various constituent elements in the various embodiments, but may not limit the corresponding constituent elements. For example, the above expressions do not limit the order and / or importance of the elements. The above expressions are only used to distinguish one element from other elements. For example, a first user device and a second user device indicate different user devices, although both are user devices. For example, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may also be referred to as a first element.

[0054] It should be noted that when a component is described as being “connected” to another component, the first component may be directly connected to the second component, and a third component may be “connected” between the first and second components. Conversely, when a component is described as being “directly connected” to another component, it can be understood that there is no third component between the first and second components.

[0055] The term “user” used in various embodiments of the present disclosure may indicate a person using an electronic device or a device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device) using the electronic device.

[0056] The terms used in the various embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to describe the purpose of specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the various embodiments of the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular form is intended to also include the plural form, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise specified, all terms used herein (including technical terms and scientific terms) have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the various embodiments of the present disclosure belong. The terms (such as those defined in generally used dictionaries) will be interpreted as having the same meaning as the contextual meaning in the relevant technical field and will not be interpreted as having an idealized meaning or an overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0057] Example 1

[0058] The embodiment of the present application provides a protective case with expandable memory, specifically, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, comprising: a housing 1 for accommodating a smart terminal, and an expansion unit 2 provided on the housing 1 for memory expansion;

[0059] Optionally, the material of the housing 1 may be silicone, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), polycarbonate (PC), or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) copolymer.

[0060] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present application, the shell 1 is made of PC material with strong impact resistance, good toughness, good heat dissipation performance, high transparency, non-toxicity and safety, and easy processing and molding.

[0061] There is no restriction on the specific shape of the shell 1, and it can be made according to smart terminals of different sizes, shapes, and models. It only needs to meet the conditions that the outer shape of the shell 1 matches the shape of the smart terminal, the shell 1 can accommodate the smart terminal, and protect the smart terminal.

[0062] Optionally, the expansion unit 2 can be detachably set on the shell 1. The detachable setting has strong flexibility and is convenient for maintenance and installation; it can also be fixed on the shell 1. The immovable fixed connection is more stable and not easy to fall off; there is no restriction on the connection method and setting method of the expansion unit 2.

[0063] The housing 1 is provided with a camera hole 11 and a data connector hole 12. The camera hole 11 is provided at one end of the housing 1, and the data connector hole 12 is provided at the other end of the housing 1.

[0064] The expansion unit 2 includes an expansion circuit module 201 and a storage medium 202; the storage medium 202 is arranged on the expansion circuit module 201, and the expansion circuit module 201 is connected to a data connector 204 via a data line 203;

[0065] The expansion circuit module 201 may be provided with one or at least two storage media 202, and the storage media 202 is used for data storage;

[0066] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present application, only one storage medium 202 is provided. Providing only one storage medium 202 helps to simplify the internal structure of the expansion unit 2, reduce the volume of the expansion unit 2, reduce the space required for the expansion unit 2, and thereby simplify the external structure of the protective shell.

[0067] The expansion unit 2 is arranged at an end of the housing 1 close to the camera hole 11; the data connector 204 is arranged at an end of the housing 1 away from the camera hole 11;

[0068] It is understandable that, generally speaking, the camera of a smart terminal tends to protrude from the outer surface of the smart terminal, and the camera hole 11 tends to protrude from the surface of the protective shell in order to better protect the camera, that is, the back of the protective shell is often uneven.

[0069] In many smart device protective case designs, the space around the camera is relatively underutilized. Designing the expansion unit 2 in this location can better utilize this space without having to redesign the protective case layout, thus avoiding the protective case being too thick and bulky and maintaining portability.

[0070] The design of the protective case focuses on aesthetics and integrity. The expansion unit 2 is designed to be relatively concealed and placed next to the camera hole 11, so that the appearance of the protective case remains neat and tidy, and the additional expansion unit 2 will not affect the aesthetics.

[0071] The storage medium 202 , the expansion circuit module 201 , and the data connector 204 are electrically connected to each other. When the data connector 204 is connected to the charging port of the smart terminal, data interaction between the smart terminal and the storage medium 202 is achieved.

[0072] Optionally, the above-mentioned intelligent terminal includes an intelligent terminal arranged in the housing 1 and an intelligent terminal located outside;

[0073] The smart terminal disposed in the housing 1 may include a mobile phone or a tablet computer, etc.;

[0074] External smart terminals may include mobile phones, tablet computers, laptops, desktop computers, smart watches, smart speakers, and other electronic devices that have computing, storage, and communication capabilities, and have operating systems and support application programs.

[0075] The expansion circuit module 201 is used to control the data transmission between the smart terminal and the storage medium 202; the storage medium 202 is used for storage expansion and data exchange, realizing the function of expanding the storage space of the smart terminal set in the shell 1, transferring and storing the smart terminal data in the storage medium 202 set on the expansion circuit module 201, and the smart terminal can also read data from the storage medium 202, effectively increasing the storage space available for the smart terminal, making the operation of the smart terminal smoother, and can also store more data to meet the user's usage needs.

[0076] Optionally, the expansion circuit module 201 may include a USB adapter board of models such as CH376S and FT232RL; may also include a SATA adapter board of models such as ASM1153E and ASM1156; may also include a PCIe expansion board of models such as ASM2362 and JMicron JMS583;

[0077] Optionally, the storage medium 202 may be an external memory card, a USB flash drive, a mobile solid-state drive, or a mobile hard drive, and there is no limitation on the choice of the storage medium 202 ;

[0078] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present application, the storage medium 202 uses an external memory card; optionally, the external memory card can be a TF card, an SD card or a MINI-SD card, or a FLASH card.

[0079] Optionally, the data connector 204 includes a TYPE-C connector, a USB connector, or a Lightning connector; and meets the use requirements of different smart terminal interfaces, without limitation.

[0080] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present application, a Lightning connector is used.

[0081] Furthermore, as shown in FIG1 , the housing 1 is further provided with a mounting structure 14 and a mounting seat 13 ;

[0082] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present application, the mounting structure 14 is a mounting groove.

[0083] The shape of the mounting seat 13 matches the shape of the mounting structure 14, and the mounting seat 13 and the mounting structure 14 are movably connected;

[0084] The mounting base 13 is provided with a data connector hole 12;

[0085] The data connector 204 is set on the mounting base 13 through the data connector hole 12. The data connector 204 passes through the data connector hole 12 and protrudes into the shell 1. When the smart terminal is placed in the shell 1, the smart terminal is connected to the data connector 204 to realize data interaction between the smart terminal and the storage medium 202, thereby realizing the expansion of the smart terminal memory.

[0086] Furthermore, corresponding sliding grooves 141 are provided on both side walls of the mounting structure 14 , and corresponding sliding columns 131 are provided on both sides of the mounting seat 13 ;

[0087] The housing 1 is further provided with a protrusion 142 ; the protrusion 142 abuts against the connection mounting seat 13 ;

[0088] The sliding post 131 matches the sliding slot 141 , so that the mounting seat 13 can slide in the mounting structure 14 along the extending direction of the sliding slot 141 . The length of the sliding slot 141 is the movable length of the mounting seat 13 .

[0089] On the one hand, the cooperation between the sliding column 131 and the sliding groove 141 can ensure that the direction of the sliding movement is always consistent, preventing deflection during the sliding process, and playing a guiding role.

[0090] On the other hand, the sliding posts 131 and the sliding slots 141 on both sides can disperse the load and provide greater stability, especially when subjected to lateral force or torque.

[0091] On the other hand, the sliding post 131 and the sliding slot 141 can serve as additional connection points to enhance the stability of the connection between the sliding post 131 and the sliding slot 141 .

[0092] When the mounting base 13 is moved away from the housing 1 to release the abutment connection between the mounting base 13 and the protrusion 142 , the sliding post 131 can also be used to flip the mounting base 13 so that the data connector 204 is removed from the charging port of the smart terminal.

[0093] Furthermore, the housing 1 has a stepped boss 15 for accommodating the expansion unit 2 , and the boss 15 is located at the edge of the outline of the camera hole 11 .

[0094] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present application, the camera hole 11 is located on the left side away from the data connector hole 12, and the expansion unit 2 is located on the right side away from the data connector hole 12. The camera hole 11 and the expansion unit 2 are arranged in one place, which can make full use of the space around the camera hole 11, optimize the grip of the protective case, and do not affect the user's normal grip and carrying.

[0095] Preferably, the thickness of the boss 15 is not greater than the thickness of the camera hole 11 ; this helps to maintain the original thickness of the protective shell as much as possible, minimize the impact on the protective shell, and at the same time minimize the impact on the user's sense of use and experience.

[0096] More preferably, the boss 15 is the same thickness as the camera hole 11 and is flush with the camera hole 11. This equal thickness makes the protective case more stable when placed flat, reducing the shaking and instability caused by the camera protrusion. Keeping the boss 15 flush with the camera hole 11 prevents the camera from directly contacting the table or other hard surfaces, reducing the risk of scratching the camera lens. The same thickness of the boss 15 as the camera hole 11 provides a larger support area, making the smart terminal more stable when placed flat, and reducing the possibility of the smart terminal tilting or shaking due to the camera protrusion.

[0097] Optionally, the boss 15 is integrally formed with the housing 1; specifically as shown in FIG5, FIG6, FIG8 and FIG12,

[0098] The one-piece design provides a more robust and stable structure, effectively enhancing the dust and water resistance of the protective case, protecting the smart terminal and the internal devices of the expansion unit 2 from external environmental influences. It also creates a simpler and more streamlined appearance, reducing visual distractions caused by joints or seams, and improving the aesthetics of the product.

[0099] Optionally, as shown in FIG2 and FIG4 , the boss 15 is detachably provided on the housing 1 ;

[0100] The detachable setting is that the boss 15 is detachable and designed for flexible replacement. The boss can be replaced according to personal preferences and needs. When the expansion unit 2 or the boss 15 is damaged, the detachable setting also facilitates maintenance.

[0101] After the boss 15 is removed, it is easier to clean or wipe the surface of the protective shell and the boss 15 to remove dust and keep the appearance of the protective shell clean.

[0102] Furthermore, the thickness of the boss 15 is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm.

[0103] The thickness of the boss 15 can be determined according to the thickness of the camera of the smart terminal. In this respect, the thickness of the boss 15 is less likely to affect the normal use of the smart terminal and has better portability.

[0104] For example, if the camera of the smart terminal protrudes 1.5 mm from the outer surface of the smart terminal, the thickness of the boss 15 can be designed to be 1.5 mm.

[0105] Of course, there is no limitation on the specific thickness of the boss 15 .

[0106] Furthermore, as shown in FIG2 , FIG3 , FIG7 and FIG9 , the housing 1 includes a housing cavity 31 for accommodating the smart terminal, and at least one layer of a function expansion cavity 32 ;

[0107] At least two grids 321 are provided in the function expansion cavity 32;

[0108] The design of the grid 321 structure, on the one hand, helps to reduce the use of materials and lower the material cost of production. On the other hand, it helps to reduce the weight of the shell 1, enhance portability, and also helps air to enter, play a role in heat dissipation, and extend the service life of the components.

[0109] The function expansion cavity 32 is further provided with a wire groove 322 for accommodating the data wire 203 . One end of the wire groove 322 is close to the expansion unit 2 , and the other end of the wire groove 322 is close to the data connector hole 12 .

[0110] The setting of the function expansion cavity 32 avoids the data line 203 being directly exposed outside the protective shell, reducing the risk of damage; of course, in addition to accommodating the data line 203, it can also accommodate electronic components such as batteries and indicator lights to achieve more diversified functional expansion of the protective shell.

[0111] The wire groove 322 is provided to further protect the data line 203 . Of course, the provision of the wire groove 322 also helps to arrange the data line 203 neatly, facilitates organization, and reasonably plans the internal space of the housing 1 .

[0112] Therefore, the embodiment of the present application provides a protective shell with expandable memory, including: an expansion unit 2 including an expansion circuit module 201 and a storage medium 202, the expansion unit 2 is arranged at one end close to the camera hole 11, and the data connector 204 is arranged at the end away from the camera hole 11. Data exchange and data storage are carried out with the smart terminal through the arranged storage medium 202, which can expand the memory of the smart terminal and solve the problem of insufficient memory of the smart terminal; a boss 15 is provided to protect the expansion unit 2, and the layout of the expansion unit 2 on the protective shell is optimized, so that the shell 1 is more portable, which solves the problem that the shell 1 is relatively thick and bloated, and a mounting seat 13 and a mounting structure 14 are provided to install the data connector 204, so that the connection of the data connector 204 is more stable and the use of the data connector 204 is more convenient; thereby improving the user experience.

[0113] Example 2

[0114] The embodiment of the present application provides a protective case with expandable memory, as shown in FIG5 to FIG8 , comprising: a housing 1 for accommodating a smart terminal, and an expansion unit 2 for memory expansion;

[0115] The housing 1 is provided with a camera hole 11;

[0116] The expansion unit 2 includes an expansion circuit module 201 and a storage medium 202; the storage medium 202 is arranged on the expansion circuit module 201, and the expansion circuit module 201 is connected to a data connector 204 via a data line 203;

[0117] The expansion unit 2 is arranged at an end of the housing 1 close to the camera hole 11; the data connector 204 is arranged at an end of the housing 1 away from the camera hole 11;

[0118] The storage medium 202 , the expansion circuit module 201 , and the data connector 204 are electrically connected to each other to implement data interaction between the smart terminal and the storage medium 202 .

[0119] Further, as shown in FIG5 , the cross-sectional shape of the mounting seat 13 includes an isosceles trapezoid, and the cross-sectional shape of the mounting structure 14 includes an isosceles trapezoid;

[0120] The width of the mounting structure 14 gradually increases along the bottom of the housing 1 toward the data connector hole 12 .

[0121] There is no limitation on the specific forms of the mounting structure 14 and the mounting seat 13 .

[0122] The width of the mounting structure 14 gradually increases along the bottom of the housing 1 toward the data connector hole 12. That is, the mounting structure 14 is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. This increases the contact area between the mounting structure 14 and the mounting seat 13, providing good stability and support. When the mounting seat 13 moves within the mounting structure 14, gravity prevents the mounting seat 13 from falling out of the mounting structure 14.

[0123] The isosceles trapezoidal cross-section design of the mounting structure 14 and the mounting base 13 provides excellent guidance, making the mounting base 13 stable during movement, reducing the possibility of skewing or jamming, and making installation and removal operations intuitive and convenient;

[0124] Moreover, when subjected to forces perpendicular to the extension direction, the isosceles trapezoidal structure can distribute these forces more evenly, reduce local stress concentration, make the overall structure more compact, and improve the durability of the structure.

[0125] In addition, the narrower lower end can reduce the chance of dust and dirt entering the interior of the mounting structure 14, helping to keep the interior of the mounting structure 14 clean and reduce maintenance frequency.

[0126] Furthermore, as shown in FIG10 , a flexible folding portion 132 is provided on the mounting base 13 . When the flexible folding portion 132 is folded along an area away from the charging port of the smart terminal, the data connector 204 is moved out of the charging port of the smart terminal.

[0127] By folding the flexible folding portion 132 , the data connector 204 can be removed from the data connector hole 12 without affecting the normal use of the mobile phone charging function.

[0128] Optionally, the flexible folding portion 132 is made of a flexible material, such as silicone, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer rubber, or polycarbonate.

[0129] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 8, 10 and 11, a slot 151 is provided on the side wall of the boss 15, and the slot 151 is used to expose the storage medium interface 153, and the storage medium interface 153 is used to connect the storage medium 202; a cover 152 for closing the slot 151 is movably provided on the outside of the slot 151, and the cover 152 is connected to the slot 151.

[0130] The shape and size of the storage medium interface 153 depend on the specific situation and type of the storage medium 202 , and there is no limitation on the specific shape of the storage medium interface 153 .

[0131] Exemplarily, when the storage medium 202 is a memory card, the storage medium interface 153 is a card slot.

[0132] By using the storage medium interface 153 , the user can replace the storage medium 202 according to actual usage requirements or preferences to adapt to different usage scenarios.

[0133] The slot 151 is designed to facilitate the taking and placing of the storage medium 202 , and is also convenient for maintenance and installation. The provision of a cover 152 for closing the slot 151 is also beneficial for preventing dust from entering and protecting the storage medium 202 .

[0134] The rest of the contents that are the same as those in Example 1 are not repeated here.

[0135] Those skilled in the art will understand that the accompanying drawings are only schematic diagrams of a preferred implementation scenario, and the modules or processes in the accompanying drawings are not necessarily required to implement the present application.

[0136] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the modules in the devices in the implementation scenario can be distributed in the devices of the implementation scenario according to the implementation scenario description, or can be modified accordingly and located in one or more devices different from the implementation scenario. The modules in the above implementation scenario can be combined into one module or further split into multiple submodules.

[0137] The above application serial numbers are for description only and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the implementation scenarios.

[0138] The above disclosure only describes several specific implementation scenarios of the present application. However, the present application is not limited thereto, and any changes that can be conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A protective case with expandable memory, characterized in that: include: A housing for accommodating the intelligent terminal and an expansion unit for memory expansion; The housing is provided with a camera hole; The expansion unit includes an expansion circuit module and a storage medium; the storage medium is arranged on the expansion circuit module, and the expansion circuit module is connected to a data connector via a data line; The expansion unit is arranged at one end of the housing close to the camera hole; the data connector is arranged at one end of the housing away from the camera hole; The storage medium, the expansion circuit module, and the data connector are electrically connected to each other. When the data connector is connected to the charging port of the smart terminal, data interaction between the smart terminal and the storage medium is achieved.

2. The protective case with expandable memory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is also provided with a mounting structure and a mounting seat; The shape of the mounting seat matches the shape of the mounting structure, and the mounting seat and the mounting structure are movably connected; The camera hole is arranged at one end of the shell, and the mounting seat is arranged at the other end of the shell; The mounting seat is provided with a data connector hole; The data connector is arranged on the mounting seat through the data connector hole. The data connector passes through the data connector hole and protrudes into the shell, so as to realize the connection between the smart terminal and the data connector when the smart terminal is placed in the shell.

3. The protective case with expandable memory according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two side walls of the mounting structure are provided with corresponding sliding grooves, and the two sides of the mounting seat are provided with corresponding sliding columns; The housing is also provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion is abutted and connected with the mounting seat; The sliding column matches the sliding groove so that the mounting seat can slide in the mounting structure along the extending direction of the sliding groove.

4. The protective case with expandable memory according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shapes of the mounting seat and the mounting structure both include isosceles trapezoids; The width of the mounting structure gradually increases along the bottom of the housing toward the data connector hole.

5. A protective shell with expandable memory according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The mounting seat is also provided with a flexible folding portion, and when the flexible folding portion is folded along the charging hole area away from the smart terminal, the data connector is moved out of the charging hole of the smart terminal.

6. The protective case with expandable memory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing has a stepped boss for accommodating the expansion unit, and the boss is located at the edge of the outline of the camera hole; The boss is integrally formed with the shell, Or the boss is detachably arranged on the shell.

7. The protective case with expandable memory according to claim 6, characterized in that: The thickness of the boss is no greater than the thickness of the camera hole.

8. The protective case with expandable memory according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side wall of the boss is provided with a slot hole, the slot hole is used to expose the storage medium interface, and the storage medium interface is used to connect the storage medium; A cover for closing the slot hole can be movably provided on the outer side of the slot hole; The cover matches the slot.

9. The protective case with expandable memory according to claim 6, characterized in that: The thickness of the boss is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm.

10. The protective case with expandable memory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing includes a housing cavity for accommodating the smart terminal and at least one layer of a function expansion cavity; At least two grids are arranged in the function expansion cavity; The function expansion cavity is also provided with a wire slot for accommodating the data line, one end of the wire slot is close to the expansion unit, and the other end of the wire slot is close to the data connector hole.

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