USB Interface With Turnover And Rotating Joints For Flexible Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing USB interfaces face stability and reliability issues due to flexible plug structures, which can lead to interference and failure when multiple data products are connected to an electronic device.
Innovation Solution
A USB interface design incorporating a turnover joint, rotating joint, and connecting shaft with in-place structures and a position limiting mechanism, allowing for flexible positioning while maintaining communication stability through grounding and shielding, and preventing cable damage from over-rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If flexible plug structures are used to allow multiple data products to be connected, then adaptability is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to interference and communication failure
Solution Approach 1:
The USB interface is divided into two independent joints: a turnover joint for vertical rotation and a rotating joint for horizontal rotation. Each joint has independent in-place structures with balls and springs that ensure stable electrical connection during rotation, allowing flexible positioning while maintaining communication reliability
Solution Approach 2:
A connecting shaft with cable securing structure serves as an intermediary between the turnover joint and rotating joint. The securing structure prevents cable loosening during rotation, ensuring stable signal transmission while allowing flexible positioning of the data product
2Adaptability or versatility
If flexible plug structures are used to allow multiple data products to be connected, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The turnover joint and rotating joint are combined into a single integrated USB interface assembly that functions as one unit. The connecting shaft merges the cable connection with the rotating mechanism, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining flexibility for multiple positioning orientations
3Adaptability or versatility
If rotation is allowed without limitation to increase flexibility, then adaptability is improved, but durability deteriorates due to cable winding and breaking
Solution Approach 1:
Position limiting structures are built into the rotating joint to prevent over-rotation before cable damage can occur. The limiting structures engage at predetermined rotation angles to stop further rotation, protecting the cable from winding and breaking while still allowing sufficient flexibility for multiple positioning orientations
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a USB interface comprising a turnover joint (21), a rotating joint (22) and a connecting shaft (24) connecting the turnover joint (21) with the rotating joint (22); wherein one end of the turnover joint (21) is connected to a data product body (1), and the other end is connected to the rotating joint (22); and the end of the rotating joint (22) that is away from the turnover joint (21) is provided with a connecting terminal (25), which is connected to the data product body (1) via a cable (27); the rotating joint (22) is rotatable relative to the turnover joint (21). The present invention further discloses a data product with the USB interface. Using the present invention, when the data product is plugged into an electronic product, a variety of different position relationships may be generated with respect to the electronic product.