Cable winder

Abstract

The present application discloses a cable winder, comprising a body. A winding groove is provided circumferentially around the body, a first accommodating slot and a second accommodating slot are provided on at least one side of the body in the axial direction, the winding groove is used for guiding the winding of a data cable, the first accommodating slot is used for accommodating and fixing a first plug of the data cable, and the second accommodating slot is used for accommodating and fixing a second plug of the data cable; the groove wall of the winding groove close to the first accommodating slot is provided with a first winding notch, and the first winding notch is used for guiding the part of the data cable close to the first plug toward the first accommodating slot; the groove wall of the winding groove close to the second accommodating slot is provided with a second winding notch, and the second winding notch is used for guiding the part of the data cable close to the second plug toward the second accommodating slot; and a plurality of guide grooves are further circumferentially provided between the two side walls of the winding groove, and the plurality of guide grooves are used for guiding a winding path of the data cable. The cable winder can prevent the data cable from coming loose, and can accommodate and fix the first plug and the second plug of the data cable to prevent the first plug and the second plug from being damaged.

Description

take-up Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of data cable management devices, specifically to a cable take-up device. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of portable mobile electronic devices (such as mobile phones and tablets), various electronic devices have become an indispensable part of people's daily lives. The data cables used for charging and data transmission of electronic devices are irreplaceable. However, various data cables are prone to getting tangled and knotted during carrying and charging, which can easily damage them over time. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention mainly provides a cable retractor, which can store data cables by winding them around the main body, and fix the wound data cables to the main body by a locking member.

[0004] According to a first aspect of this application, a cable retractor is provided, including a body. The body has a circumferentially arranged winding groove, and at least one side of the body in the axial direction has a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove. The winding groove is used to guide the winding of a data cable. The first receiving groove is used to receive and secure a first plug of the data cable, and the second receiving groove is used to receive and secure a second plug of the data cable. A first winding notch is provided near the groove wall of the first receiving groove, guiding a portion of the data cable near the first plug toward the first receiving groove. A second winding notch is provided near the groove wall of the second receiving groove, guiding a portion of the data cable near the second plug toward the second receiving groove. A plurality of guide grooves are also arranged circumferentially between the two side walls of the winding groove, guiding the winding path of the data cable.

[0005] As a further embodiment of the cable retractor provided in this application, the first storage slot has a first storage notch on the side near the first winding notch, and the first storage notch is used to guide the portion of the data cable near the first plug to be stored in the first storage slot; the second storage slot has a second storage notch on the side near the second winding notch, and the second storage notch is used to guide the portion of the data cable near the second plug to be stored in the second storage slot.

[0006] As a further embodiment of the take-up device provided in this application, a first slot is provided between the first winding notch and the first storage notch, the first slot being used to hold a portion of the data cable near the first plug; a second slot is provided between the second winding notch and the second storage notch, the second slot being used to hold a portion of the data cable near the second plug.

[0007] As a further embodiment of the take-up device provided in this application, the guide slots are parallel to each other.

[0008] As a further embodiment of the cable take-up device provided in this application, the guide groove has a first guide notch at least near the groove wall of the first winding notch, the first guide notch is in communication with the first winding notch, and the first guide notch is used to guide the first plug of the data cable toward the first storage groove; the guide groove has a second guide notch at least near the side wall of the second winding notch, the second guide notch is in communication with the second winding notch, and the second guide notch is used to guide the second plug of the data cable toward the second storage groove.

[0009] As a further embodiment of the take-up device provided in this application, a plurality of parallel partitions are arranged around the two side walls of the winding groove, and the guide groove is formed between two adjacent partitions and between the partitions near the side wall of the winding groove and the side wall of the winding groove; the first guide notch is provided on the partition near the first storage groove, and the second guide notch is provided on the partition near the second storage groove.

[0010] As a further embodiment of the take-up device provided in this application, the partitions that do not have the first guide notch and the second guide notch are provided with a cross-line notch, which is used to guide the data line from one guide slot to another guide slot.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the cable retractor provided in this application, the first storage slot and the second storage slot are respectively provided on both sides of the main body in the axial direction, and the middle part of the main body is also provided with a first rotating part and a second rotating part. The first rotating part and the second rotating part can be rotatably installed on the main body, the first storage slot is provided on the first rotating part, and the second storage slot is provided on the second rotating part.

[0012] As a further embodiment of the take-up device provided in this application, a locking member is also included. One end of the locking member is movably mounted on one side of the body in the axial direction, and the other end of the locking member is fixed to the other side of the body in the axial direction to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove.

[0013] According to a second aspect of this application, a cable retractor is provided, including a body. The body has a circumferentially surrounding cable winding groove. At least one side of the body in the axial direction has a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove. The cable winding groove is used to guide the winding of a data cable. The first receiving groove is used to receive and secure a first plug of the data cable, and the second receiving groove is used to receive and secure a second plug of the data cable. A first winding notch is provided on the groove wall of the cable winding groove near the first receiving groove. The first winding notch is used to guide a portion of the data cable near the first plug toward the first receiving groove. A second winding notch is provided on the groove wall of the cable winding groove near the second receiving groove. The second winding notch is used to guide a portion of the data cable near the second plug toward the second receiving groove.

[0014] According to the above embodiment of the cable retractor, the data cable is wound inside the winding groove. The sidewall of the winding groove can block the wound data cable to prevent it from coming off. At the same time, the first and second receiving grooves can respectively receive and fix the first and second plugs of the data cable, preventing damage to the first and second plugs of the data cable. Simultaneously, the data cable wound in the winding groove is fixed to the main body by a locking member, thus securing the data cable and preventing it from loosening. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the take-up device provided in this application in Embodiment 1;

[0016] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the locking element of the take-up device provided in this application in Embodiment 1;

[0017] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the take-up device provided in this application in Embodiment 1 from another angle;

[0018] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the take-up device provided in this application in Embodiment 2;

[0019] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the locking element of the take-up device provided in this application in Embodiment 2;

[0020] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the take-up device provided in this application in Embodiment 2 from another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by associated similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of this application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to this application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of this application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0022] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0023] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0024] Some cable retractors use a flexible structure to automatically rotate the reel and wind the cable around it. However, this structure is complex, expensive to manufacture, and difficult to restore in case of malfunction, further increasing usage costs. Additionally, after being stored, the cable is inside the retractor, while the plug is outside. Bending or other factors can damage the plug and parts of the cable near it.

[0025] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a cable retractor that can wind a data cable into a winding groove in the circumferential direction of the main body, and store the first plug and the second plug of the data cable in a first storage groove and a second storage groove in the axial direction of the main body, respectively, to store the data cable.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] Referring to Figures 1-3, the cable retractor provided in this embodiment includes a body 10. The body 10 has a winding groove 11 circumferentially arranged around the body 10. At least one side of the body 10 in the axial direction has a first storage groove 12 and a second storage groove 12'. The winding groove 11 is used to guide the data cable winding. The two ends of the data cable are usually provided with a first plug and a second plug, respectively. The first plug can be a female plug that connects to a mobile device (such as a mobile phone or tablet computer), and the second plug can be a male plug that connects to a charging device, power supply, or terminal device (such as a computer). The first storage groove 12 is used to fix the first plug of the data cable, and the second storage groove 12' is used to store the second plug of the data cable, so that the first plug and the second plug of the data cable are not exposed to the outside of the body 10. The first storage groove 12 and the second plug 12' can protect the first plug and the second plug respectively and prevent them from being damaged.

[0028] Data cables are typically charging cables that can charge mobile devices, or data cables that can connect to terminal devices to transmit data. They have a female plug and a male plug at each end. The first storage slot 12 and the second storage slot 12' are adapted to the shape of the female plug and the male plug to store them in a tight fit.

[0029] For different mobile devices, the female plug can be in the form of Type-C interface, Lightning interface, etc. Therefore, multiple first storage slots 12 of different shapes and sizes can be set to accommodate different female plugs, making this cord retractor more widely applicable.

[0030] Thus, two first storage slots 12 can be provided on one side of the main body 10 in the axial direction, or two first storage slots 12 can be provided on both sides of the main body 10 in the axial direction. The two first storage slots 12 can respectively store the female plugs of different types of data cables.

[0031] In this embodiment, a first storage slot 12 is provided as an example. Meanwhile, a first storage slot 12 and a second storage slot 12' are respectively provided on both sides of the main body 10 in the axial direction.

[0032] The main body 10 is usually integrally molded by injection molding. The main body 10 is also provided with a hollow part 13 along its axial direction, which can effectively save the material cost of manufacturing. The first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' are respectively set in the non-hollow area along the axial direction of the main body 10.

[0033] In this embodiment, a first storage groove 12 and a second storage groove 12' are respectively provided on both sides of the main body 10 in the axial direction. The first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' are symmetrically arranged, which can reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the main body 10.

[0034] When the data cable wound in the winding groove 11 needs to be guided to the first storage groove 12, in order to ensure that the data cable can be guided to the first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' without loosening, as shown in Figures 1-3, a first winding notch 111 is provided on the groove wall of the winding groove 11 near the first storage groove 12. The first winding notch 111 is used to guide the part of the data cable near the first plug toward the first storage groove 12. The side of the first winding notch 111 can block the part of the data cable, prevent it from being displaced and loosened, and also prevent the part of the data cable from being bent across. A second winding notch 111' is provided on the wall of the winding groove 11 near the second storage groove 12'. The second winding notch 111' is used to guide the part of the data line near the second plug toward the second storage groove 12'. The side of the second winding notch 111' can block the part of the data line, preventing it from shifting and becoming loose. It can also prevent the part of the data line from being bent across.

[0035] Referring to Figures 1-3, to prevent the data cable wound in the winding groove 11 from becoming loose or messy, a plurality of guide grooves 112 are provided around the two side walls of the winding groove 11. The plurality of guide grooves 112 are used to guide the winding path of the data cable, so that the data cable can be wound along the path of the guide grooves 112.

[0036] In this embodiment, the arrangement of multiple guide grooves 112 allows the data cable to be wound along the path of the guide grooves 112 into the winding groove 11 during winding, making the data cable winding more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the first and second plugs of the data cable are stored in the first and second storage grooves 12' respectively, which can prevent the plugs from bending.

[0037] In this application, multiple guide grooves 112 are arranged parallel to each other, so that the walls of each guide groove 112 are parallel to each other. In a preferred embodiment, the walls of the guide grooves 112 are parallel to the walls of the winding grooves 11. This arrangement reduces the difficulty of product manufacturing compared to using spiral guide grooves or winding grooves, as it only requires maintaining the parallelism between the side walls.

[0038] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the first storage groove 12 is enclosed by a first wall 121 protruding from the side of the body 10 in the axial direction. When a part of the data cable near the first plug is guided to the first storage groove 12 through the first winding notch 111, in order to avoid the problem of the data cable bending when crossing the first wall 121, a first storage notch 122 is provided on the side of the first storage groove 12 near the first winding notch 111. The first storage notch 122 is used to guide the part of the data cable near the first plug to be stored in the first storage groove 12.

[0039] The data cable near the first plug is guided through the first winding notch 111 to the first storage slot 12, and then enters the first storage slot 12 through the first storage notch 122.

[0040] Similarly, referring to Figure 3, the second storage slot 12' is enclosed by a second arm 121' protruding from the circumferential side of the main body 10. When a portion of the data cable near the second plug is guided to the second storage slot 12' through the second winding notch 111', to prevent the data cable from bending while crossing the second arm 121', a second storage notch 122' is also provided on the side of the second storage slot 12' near the second winding notch 111'. The second storage notch 122' is used to guide the portion of the data cable near the second plug into the second storage slot 12'. Specifically, after the portion of the data cable near the second plug is guided to the second storage slot 12' through the second winding notch 111', it can enter the second storage slot 12' through the second storage notch 122'.

[0041] Referring again to Figures 1 and 2, a first slot 14 is provided between the first winding notch 111 and the first storage notch 122. This first slot 14 is used to hold the portion of the data cable near the first plug. As shown in Figure 3, a second slot 14' is also provided between the second winding notch 111' and the second storage notch 122'. This second slot 14' is used to hold the portion of the data cable near the second plug.

[0042] In the preferred embodiment, both the first slot 14 and the second slot 14' are straight slots, and the two ends of the first slot 14' are the first winding notch 111 and the first storage notch 122, respectively. The two ends of the second slot 14' are the second winding notch 111' and the second storage notch 122', respectively, which can prevent the data cable near the first plug and the second plug from bending.

[0043] Of course, the user can pull out the part of the data cable that is stuck in the first card slot 14 or the second card slot 14' by "pulling" it out, thereby causing the first plug or the second plug to be removed from the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'.

[0044] If the data cable needs to be stored in the first storage slot 12 after being wound in the guide slot 112, and to prevent the part of the data cable near the plug from crossing the guide slot 112, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, a first guide notch 113 is provided on the groove wall of the guide slot 112 at least near the first winding notch 111. The first guide notch 113 is connected to the first winding notch 111. The first guide notch 113 is used to guide the first plug of the data cable toward the first storage slot 12. That is, the part of the data cable near the first plug can enter the first storage slot 12 from the first slot 14 through the first guide notch 113 and the first winding notch 111, which can prevent the part of the data cable near the first plug from crossing the guide slot 112 and bending.

[0045] Of course, as shown in Figure 3, a second guide notch 113' is provided on the groove wall of the guide groove 112 near the second winding notch 111'. The second guide notch 113' is connected to the second winding notch 111'. The second guide notch 113' is used to guide the second plug of the data cable toward the second storage groove 12'. That is, the part of the data cable near the second plug can enter the second storage groove 12' from the second slot 14' through the second guide notch 113' and the second winding notch 111', which can prevent the part of the data cable near the second plug from bending when crossing the guide groove 112.

[0046] In one embodiment of this application, a plurality of parallel partitions 15 are provided in the winding groove 111. Guide grooves 112 are formed between adjacent partitions 15 and between the partitions 15 near the sidewall of the winding groove 11 and the sidewall of the winding groove 11, thus forming parallel guide grooves 112. A first guide notch 113 is provided on the partition 15 near the first receiving groove 12, and a second guide notch 113' is provided on the partition 15 near the second receiving groove 12'.

[0047] In another embodiment of this application, the bottom of the winding groove 111 is provided with a plurality of parallel grooves (not shown in the figure), and the plurality of parallel grooves form a guide groove 112.

[0048] Of course, the formation of the guide groove 112 is not limited to the two methods mentioned above, and other methods can also be used. The selection can be made according to actual needs, and will not be elaborated here.

[0049] In this embodiment, a crossing notch (not shown in the figure) may be provided on the partition 15 that does not have the first guide notch 113 and the second guide notch 113'. The crossing notch is used to guide the data line to cross from one guide groove 112 to another guide groove 112, so that the data lines in the two adjacent guide grooves 112 can cross each other, and the data lines can be wrapped around each other between the two adjacent guide grooves 112 to achieve spiral winding.

[0050] It should be noted that some existing wire take-up devices or wire organizers have spiral guide grooves, which leads to a complex product structure during injection molding and increases the difficulty of product manufacturing. This product is relatively easier to manufacture.

[0051] In this embodiment, it can be assumed that the crossing gap, the first guide gap 113, and the second guide gap 113' are on the same straight line, so as to further reduce the difficulty of product manufacturing.

[0052] In some embodiments, magnetic structures can be provided in the first storage slot 12 and the second storage slot 12' to magnetically attract the first and second plugs of the data cable, thereby improving the fixing strength and facilitating user operation. Of course, in other embodiments, straps can also be provided on the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12' to fix the first or second plug of the data cable by binding.

[0053] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-3, the shape and size of the first storage slot 12 are similar to or slightly smaller than the shape and size of the first plug of the data cable, and the shape and size of the second storage slot 12' are similar to or slightly smaller than the shape and size of the second plug of the data cable. The first plug or the second plug of the data cable is placed in the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12', and a tight fit can be achieved between the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12' and the first plug or the second plug of the data cable, so as to lock the first plug or the second plug of the data cable in place by the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'.

[0054] In one embodiment, the height of the first plug of the data cable placed in the first storage slot 12 is along the height direction of the first storage slot 12. The height of the first storage slot 12 is less than the height of the first plug of the data cable, thus facilitating the operator to remove the first plug of the data cable that is secured in the first storage slot 12. In a preferred embodiment, the height of the first storage slot 12 is half the height of the first plug of the data cable.

[0055] Similarly, along the height direction of the second storage slot 12', the height of the second plug of the data cable placed in the second storage slot 12' is also the height. The height of the second storage slot 12' is less than the height of the second plug of the data cable, which also makes it easier for the operator to remove the second plug of the data cable that is locked in the second storage slot 12'. The height of the second storage slot 12' can be half the height of the second plug of the data cable.

[0056] Of course, in other embodiments, a first clearance groove communicating with the first storage groove 12 or a second clearance groove communicating with the second storage groove 12' may also be provided. The first clearance groove or the second clearance groove can avoid the operator's fingers. The operator can use the first clearance groove or the second clearance groove to remove the first plug or the second plug of the data cable from the first storage groove 12 or the second storage groove 12' in a "clicking" manner.

[0057] Alternatively, a retrieval device made of a flexible material such as non-woven fabric can be provided in the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'. One end of the retrieval device is fixed in the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'. In a preferred embodiment, one end of the retrieval device is fixed in the middle of the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'. When the first plug of the data cable is locked in the first storage slot 12 or the second plug of the data cable is locked in the second storage slot 12', part of the retrieval device is pressed under the first plug or the second plug of the data cable, while the other end of the retrieval device is located outside the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'. When it is necessary to remove the first plug or the second plug of the data cable, the first plug of the data cable can be quickly removed from the first storage slot 12 or the second plug of the data cable can be quickly removed from the second storage slot 12' by pulling the other end of the retrieval device.

[0058] Referring to Figures 1-3, the cable retractor provided in this embodiment also includes a locking member 20. One end of the locking member 20 is movably mounted on one side of the body 10 in the axial direction, and the other end of the locking member 20 can be fixed to the other side of the body 10 in the axial direction, so as to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove 11 when the other end of the locking member 20 is fixed to the other side of the body 10 in the axial direction.

[0059] In this embodiment, using the movable connection point between one end of the locking member 20 and one side of the body 10 in the axial direction as a fulcrum, the locking member 20 is moved away from the winding groove 11, thus reserving winding space in the winding groove 11. The plug at one end of the data cable is fixed through the first storage groove 12 corresponding to the axial direction of the body 10, and the data cable is wound around the winding groove 11. The side wall of the winding groove 11 can block the wound data cable to prevent it from coming off. After the data cable is wound, the plug at the other end of the data cable is fixed through another first storage groove 12 corresponding to the axial direction of the body 10. Then, the locking member 20 is used to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove 11 to the body 10, thus completing the arrangement of the data cable. The locking member 20, in conjunction with the body 10, can fix the data cable to prevent it from loosening, while the first storage groove 12 can fix the plugs at both ends of the data cable to prevent damage to the plugs.

[0060] As shown in Figures 1-3, one end of the locking member 20 is hinged to one side wall of the winding groove 11, and the other end of the locking member 20 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 21. The other side wall of the winding groove 11 is provided with a snap-fit ​​position 114. The snap-fit ​​part 21 and the snap-fit ​​position 114 are snapped together to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove 11. In Figures 1 and 3, the snap-fit ​​part 21 is not snapped to the snap-fit ​​position 114. The locking member 20 can rotate around the hinge position between itself and one side wall of the winding groove 11 and open away from the winding groove 11, so that the data cable can be wound into the winding groove 11. Figure 2 shows the state in which the snap-fit ​​part 21 is snapped to the snap-fit ​​position 114 to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove 11 in the winding groove 11.

[0061] In this embodiment, two locking members 20 are provided on opposite sides of the main body 10 in the circumferential direction to ensure that the data cable wound in the winding groove 11 is securely fixed.

[0062] In one embodiment of this application, when the data cable is wound in the winding groove 11, due to the different lengths of the data cables, if the first or second plug of the data cable is not aligned with or aligned with the first or second storage groove 12' when the data cable is almost finished being wound, the data cable may be bent and damaged. Therefore, this application sets the first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' on both sides of the body 10 in the axial direction, and sets the first rotating part and the second rotating part in the middle of the body 10. The first rotating part and the second rotating part can be independently and rotatably installed on the body 10. The first storage groove 12 is set on the first rotating part, and the second storage groove 12' is set on the second rotating part. In this way, the positions of the first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' can be adjusted relatively independently, so that the first storage groove 12 or the second storage groove 12' is aligned with or aligned with the first or second plug of the data cable, so as to accommodate the use of data cables of different lengths.

[0063] Example 2

[0064] This embodiment also provides a take-up device. The difference between this take-up device and the one in embodiment one is that the structure of the take-up device provided in this embodiment is relatively simple, and the guide groove between the two side walls of the winding groove is eliminated.

[0065] Referring to Figures 4-6, the cable retractor provided in this embodiment includes a body 10. The body 10 has a winding groove 11 circumferentially arranged around the body 10. At least one side of the body 10 in the axial direction has a first storage groove 12 and a second storage groove 12'. The winding groove 11 is used to guide the data cable winding. The two ends of the data cable are usually provided with a first plug and a second plug, respectively. The first plug can be a female plug that connects to a mobile device (such as a mobile phone or tablet computer), and the second plug can be a male plug that connects to a charging device, power supply, or terminal device (such as a computer). The first storage groove 12 is used to fix the first plug of the data cable, and the second storage groove 12' is used to store the second plug of the data cable, so that the first plug and the second plug of the data cable are not exposed to the outside of the body 10. The first storage groove 12 and the second plug 12' can protect the first plug and the second plug respectively and prevent them from being damaged.

[0066] Data cables are typically charging cables that can charge mobile devices, or data cables that can connect to terminal devices to transmit data. They have a female plug and a male plug at each end. The first storage slot 12 and the second storage slot 12' are adapted to the shape of the female plug and the male plug to store them in a tight fit.

[0067] For different mobile devices, the female plug can be in the form of Type-C interface, Lightning interface, etc. Therefore, multiple first storage slots 12 of different shapes and sizes can be set to accommodate different female plugs, making this cord retractor more widely applicable.

[0068] Thus, two first storage slots 12 can be provided on one side of the main body 10 in the axial direction, or two first storage slots 12 can be provided on both sides of the main body 10 in the axial direction. The two first storage slots 12 can respectively store the female plugs of different types of data cables.

[0069] In this embodiment, a first storage slot 12 is provided as an example. Meanwhile, a first storage slot 12 and a second storage slot 12' are respectively provided on both sides of the main body 10 in the axial direction.

[0070] The main body 10 is usually integrally molded by injection molding. The main body 10 is also provided with a hollow part 13 along its axial direction, which can effectively save the material cost of manufacturing. The first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' are respectively set in the non-hollow area along the axial direction of the main body 10.

[0071] In this embodiment, a first storage groove 12 and a second storage groove 12' are respectively provided on both sides of the main body 10 in the axial direction. The first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' are symmetrically arranged, which can reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the main body 10.

[0072] When the data cable wound in the winding groove 11 needs to be guided to the first storage groove 12, in order to ensure that the data cable can be guided to the first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' without loosening, as shown in Figures 4-6, a first winding notch 111 is provided on the groove wall of the winding groove 11 near the first storage groove 12. The first winding notch 111 is used to guide the part of the data cable near the first plug toward the first storage groove 12. The side of the first winding notch 111 can block the part of the data cable, prevent it from being displaced and loosened, and also prevent the part of the data cable from being bent across. A second winding notch 111' is provided on the wall of the winding groove 11 near the second storage groove 12'. The second winding notch 111' is used to guide the part of the data line near the second plug toward the second storage groove 12'. The side of the second winding notch 111' can block the part of the data line, preventing it from shifting and becoming loose. It can also prevent the part of the data line from being bent across.

[0073] Referring to Figures 4 and 5, the first storage groove 12 is formed by a first wall 121 protruding from the side of the body 10 in the axial direction. When a part of the data cable near the first plug is guided to the first storage groove 12 through the first winding notch 111, in order to avoid the problem of the data cable bending when crossing the first wall 121, a first storage notch 122 is provided on the side of the first storage groove 12 near the first winding notch 111. The first storage notch 122 is used to guide the part of the data cable near the first plug to be stored in the first storage groove 12.

[0074] The data cable near the first plug is guided through the first winding notch 111 to the first storage slot 12, and then enters the first storage slot 12 through the first storage notch 122.

[0075] Similarly, referring to Figure 6, the second storage slot 12' is enclosed by a second arm 121' protruding from the circumferential side of the main body 10. When a portion of the data cable near the second plug is guided to the second storage slot 12' through the second winding notch 111', to prevent the data cable from bending while crossing the second arm 121', a second storage notch 122' is also provided on the side of the second storage slot 12' near the second winding notch 111'. The second storage notch 122' is used to guide the portion of the data cable near the second plug into the second storage slot 12'. Specifically, after the portion of the data cable near the second plug is guided to the second storage slot 12' through the second winding notch 111', it can enter the second storage slot 12' through the second storage notch 122'.

[0076] Referring again to Figures 4 and 5, a first slot 14 is provided between the first winding notch 111 and the first storage notch 122. This first slot 14 is used to hold the portion of the data cable near the first plug. As shown in Figure 6, a second slot 14' is also provided between the second winding notch 111' and the second storage notch 122'. This second slot 14' is used to hold the portion of the data cable near the second plug.

[0077] In the preferred embodiment, both the first slot 14 and the second slot 14' are straight slots, and the two ends of the first slot 14' are the first winding notch 111 and the first storage notch 122, respectively. The two ends of the second slot 14' are the second winding notch 111' and the second storage notch 122', respectively, which can prevent the data cable near the first plug and the second plug from bending.

[0078] Of course, the user can pull out the part of the data cable that is stuck in the first card slot 14 or the second card slot 14' by "pulling" it out, thereby causing the first plug or the second plug to be removed from the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'.

[0079] In some embodiments, magnetic structures can be provided in the first storage slot 12 and the second storage slot 12' to magnetically attract the first and second plugs of the data cable, thereby improving the fixing strength and facilitating user operation. Of course, in other embodiments, straps can also be provided on the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12' to fix the first or second plug of the data cable by binding.

[0080] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 4-6, the shape and size of the first storage slot 12 are similar to or slightly smaller than the shape and size of the first plug of the data cable, and the shape and size of the second storage slot 12' are similar to or slightly smaller than the shape and size of the second plug of the data cable. The first plug or the second plug of the data cable is placed in the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12', and a tight fit can be achieved between the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12' and the first plug or the second plug of the data cable, so as to lock the first plug or the second plug of the data cable in place by the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'.

[0081] In one embodiment, the height of the first plug of the data cable placed in the first storage slot 12 is along the height direction of the first storage slot 12. The height of the first storage slot 12 is less than the height of the first plug of the data cable, thus facilitating the operator to remove the first plug of the data cable that is secured in the first storage slot 12. In a preferred embodiment, the height of the first storage slot 12 is half the height of the first plug of the data cable.

[0082] Similarly, along the height direction of the second storage slot 12', the height of the second plug of the data cable placed in the second storage slot 12' is also the height. The height of the second storage slot 12' is less than the height of the second plug of the data cable, which also makes it easier for the operator to remove the second plug of the data cable that is locked in the second storage slot 12'. The height of the second storage slot 12' can be half the height of the second plug of the data cable.

[0083] Of course, in other embodiments, a first clearance groove communicating with the first storage groove 12 or a second clearance groove communicating with the second storage groove 12' may also be provided. The first clearance groove or the second clearance groove can avoid the operator's fingers. The operator can use the first clearance groove or the second clearance groove to remove the first plug or the second plug of the data cable from the first storage groove 12 or the second storage groove 12' in a "clicking" manner.

[0084] Alternatively, a retrieval device made of a flexible material such as non-woven fabric can be provided in the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'. One end of the retrieval device is fixed in the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'. In a preferred embodiment, one end of the retrieval device is fixed in the middle of the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'. When the first plug of the data cable is locked in the first storage slot 12 or the second plug of the data cable is locked in the second storage slot 12', part of the retrieval device is pressed under the first plug or the second plug of the data cable, while the other end of the retrieval device is located outside the first storage slot 12 or the second storage slot 12'. When it is necessary to remove the first plug or the second plug of the data cable, the first plug of the data cable can be quickly removed from the first storage slot 12 or the second plug of the data cable can be quickly removed from the second storage slot 12' by pulling the other end of the retrieval device.

[0085] Referring to Figures 4-6, the cable take-up device provided in this embodiment also includes a locking member 20. One end of the locking member 20 is movably installed on one side of the body 10 in the axial direction, and the other end of the locking member 20 can be fixed on the other side of the body 10 in the axial direction, so as to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove 11 when the other end of the locking member 20 is fixed on the other side of the body 10 in the axial direction.

[0086] In this embodiment, using the movable connection point between one end of the locking member 20 and one side of the body 10 in the axial direction as a fulcrum, the locking member 20 is moved away from the winding groove 11, thus reserving winding space in the winding groove 11. The plug at one end of the data cable is fixed through the first storage groove 12 corresponding to the axial direction of the body 10, and the data cable is wound around the winding groove 11. The side wall of the winding groove 11 can block the wound data cable to prevent it from coming off. After the data cable is wound, the plug at the other end of the data cable is fixed through another first storage groove 12 corresponding to the axial direction of the body 10. Then, the locking member 20 is used to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove 11 to the body 10, thus completing the arrangement of the data cable. The locking member 20, in conjunction with the body 10, can fix the data cable to prevent it from loosening, while the first storage groove 12 can fix the plugs at both ends of the data cable to prevent damage to the plugs.

[0087] As shown in Figures 4-6, one end of the locking member 20 is hinged to one side wall of the winding groove 11, and the other end of the locking member 20 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 21. The other side wall of the winding groove 11 is provided with a snap-fit ​​position 114. The snap-fit ​​part 21 and the snap-fit ​​position 114 are snapped together to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove 11. In Figures 4 and 5, the snap-fit ​​part 21 is not snapped to the snap-fit ​​position 114. The locking member 20 can rotate around the hinge position between itself and one side wall of the winding groove 11 and open away from the winding groove 11, so that the data cable can be wound into the winding groove 11. Figure 5 shows the state in which the snap-fit ​​part 21 is snapped to the snap-fit ​​position 114 to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove 11 in the winding groove 11.

[0088] In this embodiment, two locking members 20 are provided on opposite sides of the main body 10 in the circumferential direction to ensure that the data cable wound in the winding groove 11 is securely fixed.

[0089] In one embodiment of this application, when the data cable is wound in the winding groove 11, due to the different lengths of the data cables, if the first or second plug of the data cable is not aligned with or aligned with the first or second storage groove 12' when the data cable is almost finished being wound, the data cable may be bent and damaged. Therefore, this application sets the first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' on both sides of the body 10 in the axial direction, and sets the first rotating part and the second rotating part in the middle of the body 10. The first rotating part and the second rotating part can be independently and rotatably installed on the body 10. The first storage groove 12 is set on the first rotating part, and the second storage groove 12' is set on the second rotating part. In this way, the positions of the first storage groove 12 and the second storage groove 12' can be adjusted relatively independently, so that the first storage groove 12 or the second storage groove 12' is aligned with or aligned with the first or second plug of the data cable, so as to accommodate the use of data cables of different lengths.

[0090] In summary, the cable retractor provided in this application winds the data cable into a winding groove. The sidewall of the winding groove blocks the wound data cable, preventing it from detaching. Simultaneously, the first and second storage grooves respectively store and secure the first and second plugs of the data cable, preventing damage to them. Furthermore, the locking mechanism secures the data cable wound in the winding groove to the main body, thus fixing the data cable in place and preventing it from loosening.

[0091] This document describes various exemplary embodiments with reference to them. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that changes and modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of this document. For example, various operational steps and components for performing operational steps can be implemented in different ways depending on the specific application or considering any number of cost functions associated with the operation of the system (e.g., one or more steps can be deleted, modified, or combined with other steps).

[0092] While the principles herein have been illustrated in various embodiments, numerous modifications to the structure, arrangement, proportions, elements, materials, and components, particularly suited to specific environmental and operational requirements, may be used without departing from the principles and scope of this disclosure. These modifications and other alterations or alterations will be included within the scope of this document.

[0093] The foregoing specific descriptions have been described with reference to various embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, considerations for this disclosure are to be illustrative rather than restrictive, and all such modifications are to be included within its scope. Similarly, advantages, other advantages, and solutions to problems with respect to various embodiments have been described above. However, benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any elements that produce these, or make them more explicit, should not be construed as critical, essential, or necessary. The term “comprising” and any other variations thereof as used herein are non-exclusive inclusion, meaning that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed or not part of the process, method, system, article, or apparatus. Furthermore, the term “coupled” and any other variations thereof as used herein refer to physical connections, electrical connections, magnetic connections, optical connections, communication connections, functional connections, and / or any other connections.

[0094] Those skilled in the art will recognize that many changes can be made to the details of the above embodiments without departing from the basic principles of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention should be determined according to the following claims.

Claims

1. A cable retractor, characterized in that, The device includes a main body, which has a circumferentially surrounding winding groove. At least one side of the main body in the axial direction has a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove. The winding groove guides the data cable winding, the first receiving groove receives and secures the first plug of the data cable, and the second receiving groove receives and secures the second plug of the data cable. A first winding notch is provided on the groove wall near the first receiving groove, guiding a portion of the data cable near the first plug toward the first receiving groove. A second winding notch is provided on the groove wall near the second receiving groove, guiding a portion of the data cable near the second plug toward the second receiving groove. Multiple guide grooves are also provided circumferentially between the two side walls of the winding groove, guiding the winding path of the data cable.

2. The take-up device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first storage slot has a first storage notch on the side near the first winding notch, and the first storage notch is used to guide the part of the data cable near the first plug to be stored in the first storage slot; the second storage slot has a second storage notch on the side near the second winding notch, and the second storage notch is used to guide the part of the data cable near the second plug to be stored in the second storage slot.

3. The take-up device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A first slot is provided between the first winding notch and the first storage notch, the first slot being used to hold a portion of the data cable near the first plug; a second slot is provided between the second winding notch and the second storage notch, the second slot being used to hold a portion of the data cable near the second plug.

4. The take-up device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The guide grooves are parallel to each other.

5. The take-up device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The guide groove has a first guide notch at least near the first winding notch in the groove wall, the first guide notch is in communication with the first winding notch, and the first guide notch is used to guide the first plug of the data cable toward the first storage groove; the guide groove has a second guide notch at least near the second winding notch in the side wall, the second guide notch is in communication with the second winding notch, and the second guide notch is used to guide the second plug of the data cable toward the second storage groove.

6. The take-up device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple parallel partitions are arranged around the two side walls of the winding groove. The guide groove is formed between two adjacent partitions and between the partitions near the side wall of the winding groove and the side wall of the winding groove. The first guide notch is provided on the partition near the first storage groove, and the second guide notch is provided on the partition near the second storage groove.

7. The take-up device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Among the multiple partitions, the partitions that do not have the first guide notch and the second guide notch are provided with a cross-line notch, which is used to guide the data line from one guide slot to another guide slot.

8. The take-up device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first storage slot and the second storage slot are respectively provided on both sides of the main body in the axial direction. The middle part of the main body is also provided with a first rotating part and a second rotating part. The first rotating part and the second rotating part can be rotatably installed on the main body. The first storage slot is provided on the first rotating part and the second storage slot is provided on the second rotating part.

9. The take-up device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a locking component, one end of which is movably mounted on one side of the body in the axial direction, and the other end of which is fixed to the other side of the body in the axial direction, so as to fix the data cable wound on the winding groove.

10. A cable retractor, characterized in that, The device includes a main body, which has a circumferentially surrounding winding groove. At least one side of the main body in the axial direction has a first storage groove and a second storage groove. The winding groove guides the data cable winding, the first storage groove stores and secures the first plug of the data cable, and the second storage groove stores and secures the second plug of the data cable. A first winding notch is provided on the groove wall near the first storage groove, guiding a portion of the data cable near the first plug toward the first storage groove. A second winding notch is provided on the groove wall near the second storage groove, guiding a portion of the data cable near the second plug toward the second storage groove.

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