Hanging rack and imaging device with hanging function

Abstract

The present invention provides a hanger and an imaging device with a hanging function. The hanger is used for a device having a housing, and includes a support member and a latch member. One end of the support member has a latching slot, and the other end of the support member has a hook. The support member can slide within the device having the housing, and the hook can extend outward from the interior of the device having the housing. The latch member is movably disposed in a cavity within the device having the housing. The latch member is subjected to elastic force, causing a tip of the latch member to protrude from the cavity. The latch member is pressed by the support member so that the tip remains locked with the latching slot, or is pressed again by the support member so that the tip is released from the latching slot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a hanging rack, and in particular to a hanging rack and an imaging device with a hanging function. Background Art

[0002] Common display devices, such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs), feature thin display panels to reduce the thickness of the display housing. Furthermore, to meet the requirements of large size and thinness, the internal space within the LCD housing is generally limited, leaving insufficient room for other accessories or components. Therefore, how to assemble accessories within this limited housing space while reducing both structural and assembly costs has become a pressing issue in the industry. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The invention relates to a hanging rack and an image device with a hanging function, wherein the hanging rack can extend out of one side of a shell to provide the hanging function.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a hanger is provided for a device having a housing, the hanger comprising a support member and a latch member. The support member has a slot at one end and a hook at the other end. The support member is slidable within the device having the housing, and the hook is extendable outward from the interior of the device having the housing. The latch member is movably disposed within a cavity within the device having the housing. The latch member is subjected to an elastic force, causing the tip of the latch member to protrude from the cavity. The latch member is pressed by the support member so that the tip remains engaged with the slot, or is released by the support member when pressed again.

[0005] Preferably, the latch has a rotating body rotatably disposed in the cavity, and the outer wall of the rotating body and the inner wall of the cavity are provided with a plurality of ribs abutting against each other.

[0006] Preferably, the plurality of convex ribs abutting against each other have a first abutting inclined surface and a second abutting inclined surface, and the first abutting inclined surface and the second abutting inclined surface are in contact in the axial direction of the rotating body to rotate the rotating body by a first angle.

[0007] Preferably, when the rotating body rotates to the first angle, the latching member remains locked with the latching slot.

[0008] Preferably, the first contact inclined surface and the second contact inclined surface contact again in the axial direction of the rotating body to rotate the rotating body by a second angle.

[0009] Preferably, when the rotating body rotates to the second angle, the latching member is released from the latching slot.

[0010] Preferably, the device having a shell has a first shell component and a second shell component inside, part of the latch component and the elastic component are arranged in the cavity between the first shell component and the second shell component, the support component is arranged in the slide between the first shell component and the second shell component, and at least one of the first shell component and the second shell component is provided with at least one reinforcing rib structure around the slide.

[0011] Preferably, the first housing component and the second housing component respectively have at least one limiting hole and at least one limiting member that are slidably engaged with each other.

[0012] Preferably, the first housing component or the second housing component is provided with at least one positioning member in the slideway, and the positioning member is used to position the support member in the slideway.

[0013] Preferably, the positioning member and the supporting member are positioned magnetically or with a concave-convex structure.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, an imaging device with a hanging function is provided, comprising a display device and a hanger. The hanger comprises a support member and a latch member. One end of the support member comprises a slot, and the other end of the support member comprises a hook. The support member is slidable within the interior of the display device, and the hook is extendable outward from the interior of the display device. The latch member is movably disposed within a cavity within the display device. The latch member is subjected to elastic force, causing a tip of the latch member to protrude from the cavity. The latch member is pressed by the support member so that the tip remains engaged with the slot, or is released by the support member when pressed again.

[0015] Preferably, the latch has a rotating body rotatably disposed in the cavity, and the outer wall of the rotating body and the inner wall of the cavity are provided with a plurality of ribs abutting against each other.

[0016] Preferably, the plurality of convex ribs abutting against each other have a first abutting inclined surface and a second abutting inclined surface, and the first abutting inclined surface and the second abutting inclined surface are in contact in the axial direction of the rotating body to rotate the rotating body by a first angle.

[0017] Preferably, when the rotating body rotates to the first angle, the latching member remains locked with the latching slot.

[0018] Preferably, the first contact inclined surface and the second contact inclined surface contact again in the axial direction of the rotating body to rotate the rotating body by a second angle.

[0019] Preferably, when the rotating body rotates to the second angle, the latching member is released from the latching slot.

[0020] Preferably, the display device has a first shell component and a second shell component inside, part of the latch component and the elastic component are arranged in the cavity between the first shell component and the second shell component, the support component is arranged in the slide between the first shell component and the second shell component, and at least one of the first shell component and the second shell component is provided with at least one reinforcing rib structure around the slide.

[0021] Preferably, the first housing component and the second housing component respectively have at least one limiting hole and at least one limiting member that are slidably engaged with each other.

[0022] Preferably, the first housing component or the second housing component is provided with at least one positioning member in the slideway, and the positioning member is used to position the support member in the slideway.

[0023] Preferably, the positioning member and the supporting member are positioned magnetically or with a concave-convex structure.

[0024] Compared to the prior art, the present invention's hanging rack and imaging device with a hanging function utilizes a support member to press against a latching member. The latching member's tip and slot then switch between two modes: retaining the latch and releasing it. This allows for easy retraction and ejection of the support member. This approach reduces component structure and assembly costs, ensuring practicality.

[0025] In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating an imaging device with an object hanging function according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Figure 2A and Figure 2B Exploded views of a rack and two housing components according to an embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0028] Figure 3A A perspective view illustrating a latching member being pressed by a supporting member and a tip of the latching member being locked in a latching slot according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0029] Figure 3B A perspective view is shown showing that the latching member is pressed again by the supporting member and the tip of the latching member is released from the latching slot according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to provide a further understanding of the purpose, structure, features and functions of the present invention, the following detailed description is given in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2A 、 Figure 2B 、 Figure 3A and Figure 3B ,in Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an imaging device 100 with a hanging function according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2A and Figure 2B 1 and 2 are exploded views of the rack 102 and the two housing components 103a and 103b according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3A FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing that the latching member 120 is pressed by the supporting member 110 and the tip 121 of the latching member 120 is locked with the latching slot 112 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3B FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing that the latching member 120 is pressed again by the supporting member 110 and the tip 121 of the latching member 120 is released from the latching slot 112 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] In one embodiment, a hanger 102 is used with a device having a housing 103. The hanger 102 includes a support member 110 and a latch member 120. One end of the support member 110 has a latching slot 112, and the other end of the support member 110 has a hook 111. The support member 110 is slidable within the device having the housing 103, and the hook 111 is extendable from the interior of the device having the housing 103. The latch member 120 is movably (axially) disposed within a cavity 104 within the device having the housing 103. A spring force acts on the latch member 120, causing a tip 121 of the latch member 120 to protrude from the cavity 104. When the support member 110 presses the latch member 120, the tip 121 remains engaged with the latching slot 112, or when the support member 110 presses the latch member 120 again, the tip 121 and the latching slot 112 are released.

[0033] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment, the hanger 102 is for example provided in the housing 103 of the display device 101, and the support 110 of the hanger 102 can extend out of one side of the housing 103 for the user to hang items, such as headphones, accessories or small personal items. Figure 1 As shown, support member 110 is a rod or long handle that can slide within display device 101. A hook 111 of support member 110 can extend outward from within display device 101 to hang items. In other words, support member 110 has a storage function. When not hanging items, support member 110 can be stored in housing 103 and secured within housing 103 by a latch 120.

[0034] exist Figure 2A and Figure 2BIn the embodiment, the slot 112 of the support member 110 has, for example, a hollow insertion portion 112a (represented as a cylindrical hole) and a hollow limiting portion 112b (represented as an opening), but is not limited thereto. The hollow insertion portion 112a allows the tip 121 of the latching member 120 to be inserted, while the hollow limiting portion 112b allows the tip 121 of the latching member 120 to be positioned in the slot 112. Figure 2A As shown, the hollow limiting portion 112b has, for example, a width dimension W1 and a thickness dimension D. The width dimension W1 is, for example, larger than the width dimension W2 of the tip 121 of the latch 120 (which allows the tip 121 of the latch 120 to be released from the hollow limiting portion 112b when in a horizontal position), and the thickness dimension D is, for example, smaller than the width dimension W2 of the tip 121 of the latch 120 (which allows the tip 121 of the latch 120 to remain locked with the hollow limiting portion 112b when in a vertical position). When the tip 121 of the latch 120 is inserted into the slot 112, the tip 121 of the latch 120 can extend into the hollow limiting portion 112b; when the latch 120 is pressed by the support member 110, the tip 121 of the latch 120 is locked with the hollow limiting portion 112b (as shown in FIG. Figure 3A ) or the support member 110 is pressed again and the tip 121 of the latching member 120 is released from the hollow limiting portion 112b (eg Figure 3B ) to produce Figure 3A and Figure 3B The effect of retaining the buckle or releasing the buckle is shown.

[0035] like Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, an elastic member 130 abuts between one end of the latching member 120 and the housing 103 to provide a resilient force when the latching member 120 is compressed. Furthermore, a cavity 104 is located between the first housing component 103a and the second housing component 103b, and the latching member 120 is rotatable within the cavity 104. Only the tip 121 of the latching member 120 protrudes from the cavity 104, while the remaining portion remains within the cavity 104. Furthermore, a slideway 105 is provided between the first housing component 103a and the second housing component 103b, allowing the support member 110 to move within the housing 103. To enhance the support of the first housing component 103a and / or the second housing component 103b, at least one reinforcing rib structure 105a may be disposed around the slideway 105. These reinforcing rib structures 105a may be arranged, for example, at intervals on both sides of the slideway 105. In addition, the reinforcing rib structure 105a may further include at least one stabilizing member 105b near the exit of the slideway 105. When the support member 110 pops out, it can provide a stronger stabilizing effect for the support member 110 to resist the torque generated when the support member 110 suspends an object.

[0036] The second housing component 103b, for example, is part of the middle frame of the housing 103 and can be integrally formed with the middle frame to reduce assembly costs. The first housing component 103a can be a cover plate, molded to match the shape of the second housing component 103b, to create a connecting slideway 105 and cavity 104 between the first and second housing components 103a, 103b. The thickness of the assembled first and second housing components 103a, 103b can be between 0.7 cm and 1.0 cm to reduce space usage.

[0037] In this embodiment, the latching member 120 includes a rotating body 122 (e.g., cylindrical) rotatably disposed within a cavity 104. The outer wall of the rotating body 122 and the inner wall of the cavity 104 are provided with a plurality of mutually abutting ribs (hereinafter referred to as the first rib 106a, the second rib 106b, and the third rib 123). Furthermore, these mutually abutting ribs include a first abutting slope 106c and a second abutting slope 123a (hereinafter referred to as the abutting slopes). The first abutting slope 106c and the second abutting slope 123a contact axially with the rotating body 122, causing the rotating body 122 to rotate by a first angle. When the rotating body 122 rotates by the first angle, the latching member 120 remains engaged with the latching slot 112. Furthermore, the first abutting slope 106c and the second abutting slope 123a contact axially with the rotating body 122 again, causing the rotating body 122 to rotate by a second angle. When the rotating body 122 rotates to the second angle, the locking member 120 and the locking slot 112 are released from the locking.

[0038] exist Figure 2B 、 Figure 3A and Figure 3B In the embodiment, the inner wall of the cavity 104 of the first housing member 103a is provided with a first rib 106a and a second rib 106b facing each other, and the outer wall of the rotating body 122 is provided with a third rib 123, which is movable between the first rib 106a and the second rib 106b. When the rotating body 122 is pushed by the elastic member 130, the third rib 123 and the second rib 106b interfere with each other, so that the third rib 123 is positioned in the cavity 104. Figure 3B In the embodiment, when the support member 110 is pressed, the third rib 123 moves toward the first rib 106a, and the third rib 123 and the first rib 106a abut against each other. The second abutting slope 123a of the third rib 123 contacts the first abutting slope 106c of the first rib 106a in the axial direction of the rotating body 122, causing the rotating body 122 to rotate by an angle, for example, 90 degrees. At this time, the tip 121 of the latch 120 is in a horizontal position and does not engage with the hollow limiting portion 112b of the slot 112. Therefore, when the pressure on the support member 110 is released, the support member 110 can pop outward. In addition, Figure 3BWhen the support member 110 is pressed again, the third rib 123 moves toward the first rib 106a, and the third rib 123 and the first rib 106a abut each other. The second abutting inclined surface 123a of the third rib 123 contacts the first abutting inclined surface 106c of the first rib 106a in the axial direction of the rotating body 122, causing the rotating body 122 to rotate by an angle, for example, 90 degrees. At this time, the tip 121 of the latch 120 is in a vertical position and is locked with the hollow limiting portion 112b of the slot 112, returning to the original position. Figure 3A Thus, each time the support member 110 is pressed once, the rotating body 122 rotates a corresponding angle, so that the latch member 120 is in the Figure 3A Keep the buckle state and Figure 3B The unlocking state is switched, so that the support member 110 can be easily retracted and ejected.

[0039] In this embodiment, the number of third ribs 123 is, for example, four. Each time the support member 110 is pressed, the rotating body 122 rotates 90 degrees, and each press results in a switch. Its operation differs from a conventional push-latch switch in that a conventional push-latch switch uses two fasteners to clamp a latch in its center. Pressing the latch once releases the two fasteners, and pressing the latch again reengages the latch, thereby achieving both latching and releasing operations. This embodiment comprises only two components, the latch 120 and the support member 110, eliminating the need for screws for assembly, making assembly easier and more cost-effective. Furthermore, it is smaller and thinner than conventional push-latch switches, making it suitable for use in housings 103 with limited internal space.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first housing component 103a and the second housing component 103b each have at least one retaining hole 108 and at least one retaining member 107 that slidably engage with each other. Furthermore, at least one positioning member 109 is provided within the slideway 105 of the first housing component 103a or the second housing component 103b. Positioning member 109 is used to position support member 110 within the slideway 105. In one embodiment, positioning member 109 and support member 110 are positioned magnetically or by a concave-convex structure.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 2AThe limiting hole 108 is, for example, a gourd-shaped hole, and the limiting member 107 is, for example, a T-shaped rod. No screws are required for assembly. The limiting hole 108 has a first aperture portion 108a and a second aperture portion 108b. The opening size of the first aperture portion 108a is larger than the opening size of the second aperture portion 108b. The top of the T-shaped rod can pass through the larger first aperture portion 108a. Then, the first housing member 103a is slid horizontally, and the T-shaped rod moves into the smaller second aperture portion 108b, causing the top of the T-shaped rod to slide and engage with the smaller second aperture portion 108b.

[0042] In addition, the function of the positioning member 109 is to position the support member 110 in the slide 105, for example, in the middle of the slide 105 or at the end of the slide 105. Its type is not limited and the number can be one or more. It can be a positioning protrusion, a positioning groove, a magnetic member, or a rough surface provided on the surface of the slide 105, so that the support member 110 can be positioned when passing through the rough surface. In other words, when the positioning member 109 is a positioning protrusion, the support member 110 can have one or more positioning grooves, and when the positioning protrusion is sunk into the positioning groove, it is positioned. The positioning grooves can be arranged at intervals so that the support member 110 has a segmented positioning function. On the other hand, when the support member 110 has a positioning protrusion, the positioning member 109 can have one or more positioning grooves, and when the positioning protrusion is sunk into the positioning groove, it is positioned. The positioning grooves can be arranged at intervals so that the support member 110 has a segmented positioning function. Alternatively, the positioning member 109 or the supporting member 110 may be one or more magnets, so that when the supporting member 110 passes through the slideway 105 , the positioning member 109 and the supporting member 110 are magnetically attracted to each other to achieve a positioning or segmented positioning effect.

[0043] According to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the hanger 102 and the imaging device 100 with a hanging function can be operated as follows: When the hanger 102 is to be stored in the device having the housing 103, the support member 110 presses the latching member 120. The latching member 120 compresses the elastic member 130 and abuts the first rib 106a of the cavity 104 with the third rib 123. Subsequently, the first abutting bevel 106c and the second abutting bevel 123a are axially misaligned, causing the rotating body 122 of the latching member 120 to rotate. In other words, each press creates an axial misalignment between the first abutting bevel 106c and the second abutting bevel 123a. Repeated presses and rotations of the latching member 120 in this manner switch the tip 121 of the latching member 120 and the latching slot 112 between a retaining and releasing mode, allowing the support member 110 to be easily retracted and ejected. The above approach can save the structural and assembly costs of the accessories and is practical.

[0044] The present invention has been described with reference to the above embodiments. However, the above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. On the contrary, modifications and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A rack for a device having a housing, characterized in that: The rack includes: a support member having a slot at one end and a hook at the other end, wherein the support member is slidable within the device having the housing, and the hook is extendable outward from the interior of the device having the housing; and a latching member movably disposed in a cavity within the device having the housing, wherein the latching member is subjected to elastic force so that a tip of the latching member protrudes from the cavity, and the latching member is pressed by the support member so that the tip remains engaged with the slot, or is released from engagement with the slot by being pressed again by the support member; In which, the slot includes a hollow insertion portion and a hollow limiting portion, the hollow insertion portion is for the tip of the latch to be inserted, and the hollow limiting portion is for the tip of the latch to be positioned in the slot, the hollow limiting portion has a width dimension and a thickness dimension, the width dimension of the hollow limiting portion is greater than the width dimension of the tip of the latch, and the thickness dimension of the hollow limiting portion is less than the width dimension of the tip of the latch; when the tip of the latch is inserted into the slot, the tip of the latch extends into the hollow limiting portion, and when the latch is pressed by the support member, the tip of the latch is locked with the hollow limiting portion, resulting in a locking effect, and when the latch is pressed by the support member again, the tip of the latch is released from the hollow limiting portion, resulting in a releasing effect.

2. The rack according to claim 1, wherein: The latching member has a rotating body which is rotatably arranged in the cavity. The outer wall of the rotating body and the inner wall of the cavity are provided with a plurality of convex ribs which abut against each other.

3. The rack according to claim 2, wherein: The plurality of convex ribs abutting against each other have a first abutting inclined surface and a second abutting inclined surface. The first abutting inclined surface and the second abutting inclined surface are in contact with each other in the axial direction of the rotating body to rotate the rotating body by a first angle.

4. The rack according to claim 3, wherein: When the rotating body rotates to the first angle, the latching member and the latching slot remain locked.

5. The rack according to claim 3, wherein: The first contacting inclined surface and the second contacting inclined surface contact each other again in the axial direction of the rotating body to rotate the rotating body by a second angle.

6. The rack according to claim 5, wherein: When the rotating body rotates to the second angle, the latching member and the latching slot are released from the latching position.

7. The rack according to claim 1, wherein: The device with a shell has a first shell component and a second shell component inside, part of the latch component and the elastic component are arranged in the cavity between the first shell component and the second shell component, the support component is arranged in the slide between the first shell component and the second shell component, and at least one of the first shell component and the second shell component is provided with at least one reinforcing rib structure around the slide.

8. The rack according to claim 7, wherein: The first shell component and the second shell component respectively have at least one limiting hole and at least one limiting member that are slidably engaged with each other.

9. The rack according to claim 7, wherein: The first housing component or the second housing component is provided with at least one positioning member in the slideway, and the positioning member is used for positioning the support member in the slideway.

10. The rack according to claim 9, wherein: The positioning member and the supporting member are positioned magnetically or with a concave-convex structure.

11. An imaging device with a hanging function, characterized in that: The imaging device with the object hanging function comprises: A display device having a housing; and The rack according to any one of claims 1 to 10, The display device is the device with a housing as described in claim 1 , the support member of the hanger can slide inside the display device, and the hook of the hanger can extend outward from the inside of the display device.

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