# US 11,309,671 B2 · Connecting structure and adapter > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,309,671 B2 - Document ID: US11309671B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/615,364 - Filed: 2018-11-12 - Published: 2021-10-28 - Granted: 2022-04-19 - Earliest claimed: 2018-11-12 - Assignees: Guangdong Gopod Group Holding Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Guangdong Gopod Group Holding Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Zhuowen Liao - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11309671B2 ## CPC - H01R 31/06: Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter (with a holder adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached H01R33/94) - H01R 13/5213: {Covers} - H01R 13/73: Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall - H01R 13/6273: {comprising two latching arms} - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS ## Abstract A connecting structure comprising: a connecting plate that has an abutting surface abutting with an electronic device and a fixing surface abutting with an adapter, a first fixing plate arranged at one end of the connecting plate, the first fixing plate protruding towards the electronic device from the abutting surface; and a second fixing plate arranged at the other end of the connecting plate, the second fixing plate protruding towards the electronic device from the abutting surface, wherein the second fixing plate is arranged opposite to the first fixing plate to define an accommodating slot for receiving an end of the electronic device having an interface. The connecting structure and the adapter reinforce the connection force between the plug and the interface, thus reducing the possibility of separation and preventing the plug from being broken. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A connecting structure comprising: a connecting plate that has a first surface configured to abut with an electronic device and a second surface configured to abut with an adapter; a first fixing plate arranged at a first end of the connecting plate, the first fixing plate protruding towards the electronic device from the first surface; and a second fixing plate arranged at a second end of the connecting plate opposite to the first end, the second fixing plate protruding towards the electronic device from the first surface, wherein a length of the second fixing plate in the protruding direction is shorter than a length of the first fixing plate in the protruding direction; wherein the second fixing plate is arranged opposite to the first fixing plate, to define an accommodating slot for receiving an end of the electronic device having an interface positioned in the accommodating slot, and wherein the second fixing plate is configured to adapt to a gap of the electronic device when the end of the electronic device is received in the accommodating slot; and wherein the connecting plate defines a hole through which a plug protrudes towards the electronic device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The connecting structure of claim 1, wherein the first fixing plate is inclined relative to the connecting plate, and the second fixing plate is inclined relative to the connecting plate. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The connecting structure of claim 2, wherein the first fixing plate is arranged to protrude inward with respect to the accommodating slot, and the second fixing plate is arranged to protrude inward with respect to the accommodating slot. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The connecting structure of claim 2, wherein the first fixing plate is parallel to the second fixing plate, and the first fixing plate is arranged to protrude outwards with respect to the accommodating slot. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The connecting structure of claim 2, wherein the first fixing plate is parallel to the second fixing plate, and the first fixing plate is arranged to protrude towards inside of the accommodating slot. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The connecting structure of claim 2, wherein the first fixing plate is parallel to the second fixing plate, and the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are respectively arranged perpendicular to the connecting plate. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The connecting structure of claim 1, wherein the first fixing plate is provided with a first fixing protrusion towards an inside of the accommodating slot, and the second fixing plate is provided with a second fixing protrusion towards the inside of the accommodating slot. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The connecting structure of claim 1, wherein a corner of the first fixing plate is provided with a first chamfer, and a corner of the second fixing plate is provided with a second chamfer. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The connecting structure of claim 1, wherein a lateral side of the first fixing plate facing the electronic device is provided with a third chamfer, and a lateral side of the second fixing plate facing the electronic device is provided with a fourth chamfer. ### Claim 10 A connecting structure comprising: a connecting plate that has a first surface configured to abut with an electronic device and a second surface configured to abut with an adapter; a first fixing plate arranged at a first end of the connecting plate, the first fixing plate protruding towards the electronic device from the first surface; and a second fixing plate arranged at a second end of the connecting plate opposite to the first end, the second fixing plate protruding towards the electronic device from the first surface; wherein the second fixing plate is arranged opposite to the first fixing plate, to define an accommodating slot for receiving an end of the electronic device having an interface positioned in the accommodating slot; wherein the connecting plate defines a hole through which a plug protrudes towards the electronic device; and wherein the electronic device comprises two overlapped components with a gap formed therebetween, a length of the first fixing plate in the protruding direction is greater than a length of the second fixing plate in the protruding direction, and the length of the second fixing plate is less than a depth of the gap. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The connecting structure of claim 10, wherein the thickness of the second fixing plate is less than a width of the gap of the electronic device. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The connecting structure of claim 10, wherein the first fixing plate is inclined relative to the connecting plate, and the second fixing plate is inclined relative to the connecting plate. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The connecting structure of claim 10, wherein the first fixing plate is provided with a first fixing protrusion towards an inside of the accommodating slot, and the second fixing plate is provided with a second fixing protrusion towards the inside of the accommodating slot. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The connecting structure of claim 12, wherein the first fixing plate is arranged to protrude inward with respect to the accommodating slot, and the second fixing plate is arranged to protrude inward with respect to the accommodating slot. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The connecting structure of claim 12, wherein the first fixing plate is parallel to the second fixing plate, and the first fixing plate is arranged to protrude outwards with respect to the accommodating slot. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The connecting structure of claim 12, wherein the first fixing plate is parallel to the second fixing plate, and the first fixing plate is arranged to protrude towards inside of the accommodating slot. ### Claim 17 An adapter comprising: a connecting structure comprising: a connecting plate that has a first surface configured to abut with an electronic device and a second surface configured to abut with an adapter; a first fixing plate arranged at a first end of the connecting plate, the first fixing plate protruding towards the electronic device from the first surface; and a second fixing plate arranged at a second end of the connecting plate opposite to the first end, the second fixing plate protruding towards the electronic device from the first surface, wherein a length of the second fixing plate in the protruding direction is shorter than a length of the first fixing plate in the protruding direction; wherein the second fixing plate is arranged opposite to the first fixing plate, to define an accommodating slot for receiving an end of the electronic device having an interface positioned in the accommodating slot, and wherein the second fixing plate is configured to adapt to a gap of the electronic device when the end of the electronic device is received in the accommodating slot; and wherein the connecting plate defines a hole through which a plug protrudes towards the electronic device; and an adapter apparatus fixedly connected to the connecting structure, the adapter apparatus being provided with an interface apparatus and a plug connected to the interface apparatus. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The adapter of claim 17, wherein the plug protrudes out of an end of the first fixing plate by 2 mm to 5 mm. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The adapter of claim 17, wherein the connecting structure is fixed to the adapter apparatus with an adhesive, snap-fit fixing, a screw, or welding. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The adapter claim 17, wherein the interface apparatus comprises at least a USB-Type-C interface, a USB-Type-B interface, a TF card interface, an audio interface or an HDMI interface.