An assembly and electronic device
By designing the assembly components and utilizing the force generated by the state transition of the connectors, the problem of difficulty in disassembling the heat sink due to its tight connection with the CPU is solved, thus improving the maintenance efficiency of electronic devices.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
- Filing Date
- 2022-09-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, thermal adhesive makes the heatsink too tightly attached to the CPU, making it difficult to remove the heatsink from the CPU and reducing the maintenance efficiency of electronic devices.
The assembly components, including a first connector and a second connector, generate force through the switching between connected and unconnected states, thereby separating the heatsink from the motherboard and improving disassembly efficiency.
The design of the assembly components enables convenient disassembly and removal of the heat sink and motherboard, improving the maintenance efficiency of electronic equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of assembly component technology, and more particularly to an assembly component and electronic device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, electronic devices typically have heat sinks to dissipate heat from the CPU. To facilitate the conduction of heat from the CPU, thermal adhesive is usually applied to the heat sink. After a period of use, the thermal adhesive binds the CPU and the heat sink too tightly, making it difficult to remove the heat sink from the CPU and reducing the maintenance efficiency of electronic devices. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This application provides the following technical solution:
[0004] An assembly assembly for assembling a first structural member onto a second structural member, the assembly assembly comprising:
[0005] The first connector is movably disposed at the first assembly position of the first structural member;
[0006] The second connector is disposed at the second assembly position on the second structural component;
[0007] Wherein, when the second assembly position corresponds to the first assembly position, the first connector and the second connector can have a connected state and a non-connected state, so that the first structural component and the second structural component have an assembled state and a separable state respectively.
[0008] During the process of the first connector and the second connector changing from the connected state to the non-connected state, the assembly can generate a force for separating the first structural member and the second structural member from each other.
[0009] Optionally, the above assembly components may further include:
[0010] A third structural member is disposed around the first connecting member along the connection direction of the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and the third structural member has a first end and a second end opposite to each other along the connection direction.
[0011] During the process of the first connector and the second connector changing from the connected state to the non-connected state, the first end can be connected to the third end of the first connector, the third end being the end of the first connector closer to the second connector, and the second end can be connected to the first structural member to generate a force based on the movement of the first connector to separate the first structural member and the second structural member from each other.
[0012] Optionally, in the above-described assembly, the third structural member includes an elastic structural member and / or a non-elastic structural member sleeved on the first connecting member.
[0013] Optionally, in the above-described assembly, the third end of the first connector is provided with a first connecting portion, which is at least used to drive the first end of the third structural member toward the first structural member when the first connector moves away from the second connector; and / or,
[0014] The first structural member is provided with a second connecting part at the second end corresponding to the second end of the third structural member, so that it can be connected to the second end of the third structural member.
[0015] Optionally, the above assembly components may further include:
[0016] A third connector is disposed between the first connecting portion and the first end of the third structural member, and is used to transmit the kinetic momentum generated by the third end to the first end.
[0017] Optionally, the above assembly components may further include:
[0018] A fourth structural member is disposed around the first connector along the extending direction of the first connector. The fourth structural member is disposed between the fourth end of the first connector and the side of the first structural member facing away from the second structural member along the extending direction. The fourth end of the first connector is the end of the first connector facing away from the second connector, so as to restrict the displacement of the first connector toward the second connector.
[0019] Optionally, in the above-described assembly, the fourth structural member includes an elastic structural member and / or a non-elastic structural member sleeved on the first connecting member; and / or,
[0020] The assembly assembly also includes a stop member disposed between the fourth structural member and the first structural member.
[0021] Optionally, in the above-mentioned assembly components, the first structural member is provided with an assembly hole at the first assembly position for the first connector to pass through, the diameter of the assembly hole is greater than the maximum outer diameter of the third structural member, and the diameter of the assembly hole is less than the minimum inner diameter of the fourth structural member.
[0022] An electronic device, comprising:
[0023] Motherboard;
[0024] heat sink;
[0025] And the assembly components described above for assembling the heat sink to the motherboard;
[0026] The assembly component includes:
[0027] The first connector is movably disposed at the first assembly position of the radiator;
[0028] The second connector is disposed at a second assembly position on the motherboard;
[0029] Wherein, when the second assembly position corresponds to the first assembly position, the first connector and the second connector can have a connected state and a non-connected state, so that the heat sink and the motherboard have an assembled state and a separable state respectively.
[0030] During the process of the first connector and the second connector changing from the connected state to the non-connected state, the assembly assembly is able to generate a force for separating the heat sink and the motherboard from each other.
[0031] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, thermally conductive adhesive is provided between the heat sink and the motherboard.
[0032] When using the assembly assembly provided in this application, the connection between the first connector located at the first assembly position and the second connector located at the second assembly position is achieved. When it is necessary to disassemble the first structural component from the second structural component, during the separation process of the first connector and the second connector, the assembly assembly can generate a force that separates the first structural component and the second structural component from each other, which facilitates the separation of the first structural component and the second structural component, improves the disassembly efficiency, and thus improves the maintenance efficiency of electronic equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0034] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an assembly assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application when the first structural member and the second mechanical member are in an assembled state.
[0035] Figure 2 A cross-sectional structural diagram of an assembly component provided in an embodiment of this application when the first structural member and the second mechanical member are in a separable state.
[0036] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of a third structural component provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0037] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a first structural member and a second structural member connected by multiple sets of assembly components, provided as an embodiment of this application.
[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a first structural member and a second structural member connected by multiple sets of assembly components, provided as an embodiment of this application.
[0039] Among them, 100 is the first structural component, 101 is the second connecting part, 200 is the second structural component, 201 is the motherboard, 202 is the CPU, 300 is the first connecting part, 301 is the first connecting part, 400 is the second connecting part, 500 is the third structural component, 600 is the fourth structural component, and 700 is the third connecting part. Detailed Implementation
[0040] In view of this, the core of this application is to provide an assembly component to improve the maintenance efficiency of electronic devices.
[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0042] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, this application discloses an assembly assembly for assembling a first structural member 100 onto a second structural member 200. The assembly assembly includes a first connector 300 and a second connector 400.
[0043] The first connector 300 is movably disposed at a first assembly position on the first structural member 100; the second connector 400 is disposed at a second assembly position on the second structural member 200; when the second assembly position corresponds to the first assembly position, the first connector 300 and the second connector 400 can have a connected state and a non-connected state, so that the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200 have an assembled state and a separable state respectively; during the process of the first connector 300 and the second connector 400 changing from the connected state to the non-connected state, the assembly assembly can generate a force for separating the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200 from each other.
[0044] Therefore, when using the assembly assembly provided in this application, the connection between the first connector 300 located at the first assembly position and the second connector 400 located at the second assembly position is achieved, thus connecting the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200. When it is necessary to disassemble the first structural member 100 from the second structural member 200, during the separation process of the first connector 300 and the second connector 400, the assembly assembly can generate a force that separates the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200 from each other, facilitating the separation of the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200, improving disassembly efficiency, and thereby enhancing the maintenance efficiency of electronic equipment.
[0045] In a specific embodiment of this application, the first structural component 100 is a heat sink, and the second structural component 200 includes a motherboard 201 and a CPU 202 (Central Processing Unit) mounted on the motherboard 201. The CPU 202 is located on the side of the motherboard 201 closest to the heat sink, so that the heat sink can dissipate heat from the CPU 202. At the same time, in order to facilitate the conduction of heat from the CPU 202, the side of the heat sink closest to the CPU 202 is coated with thermally conductive adhesive. During use, the thermally conductive adhesive and the CPU 202 are often tightly bonded, making it difficult to remove the heat sink from the CPU 202. Therefore, the assembly component provided in this application is provided between the motherboard 201 and the heat sink. Based on this assembly component, on the one hand, a detachable connection between the motherboard 201 and the heat sink is realized; on the other hand, during the process of removing the heat sink and separating it from the CPU 202, the assembly component can provide a pushing force to detach the heat sink from the CPU 202, making it easier for the heat sink to overcome the problem of being difficult to remove due to the bonding between the thermally conductive adhesive and the CPU 202, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency of electronic devices.
[0046] It should be understood that the assembly can be used, but is not limited to, between the heat sink and the CPU 202. It can also be used for two plate-shaped parts that are stuck together due to rust, or for situations where the first structural member 100 is heavy and requires additional auxiliary force to separate it from the second structural member 200. Therefore, this application does not specifically limit the application field of the above-mentioned assembly.
[0047] Furthermore, the connection between the first connector 300 and the second connector 400 can be achieved through snap-fit connections or threaded connections, etc. Any connection method that allows for a detachable connection between the first connector 300 and the second connector 400, thereby enabling the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200 to have both an assembled state and a separable state, falls within the scope of protection of this application. Optionally, in a specific embodiment of this application, the first connector 300 is a long nut movably disposed on the first structural member 100, and the second connector 400 is disposed on the second structural member 200. The screw on the 00 has an internally threaded hole at one end near the second structural member 200 and an externally threaded rod at the other end near the first structural member 100. The connection between the first connecting member 300 and the second connecting member 400 is achieved through the threaded connection between the internally threaded hole and the externally threaded rod, thereby achieving the assembly state of the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200. When the internally threaded hole and the externally threaded rod are disengaged, the first connecting member 300 and the second connecting member 400 are in a non-connected state, making the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200 separable.
[0048] Corresponding to the aforementioned long nut and screw, the first assembly position can be a through hole or countersunk hole penetrating the first structural member 100, and the second assembly position can be a through hole or slot penetrating the second structural member 200. Any structural form that facilitates the assembly of the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200 using the long nut and screw falls within the protection scope of this application. Optionally, in a specific embodiment of this application, the first assembly position is provided with a countersunk hole penetrating the first structural member 100 to prevent the long nut from protruding from the first structural member 100 and interfering with other components of the electronic device when the long nut and screw are connected.
[0049] Furthermore, this application does not specifically limit the quantity and arrangement of the aforementioned long nuts and screws. In practical applications, the quantity and arrangement of the long nuts and screws can be adaptively adjusted according to the connection requirements of the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200. Any quantity and arrangement that meets the usage requirements falls within the scope of protection of this application. Optionally, such as Figure 5As shown in the specific embodiment provided in this application, there are six long nuts and six screws. Each long nut and screw forms a group. Two groups of long nuts and screws are distributed on two opposite sides of the radiator and are symmetrically arranged. On the other two opposite sides of the radiator, a group of opposite long nuts and screws are distributed and symmetrically arranged. This is so that the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200 are subjected to balanced forces when assembled. At the same time, six groups of assembly components are correspondingly arranged so that during the process of the first connector 300 and the second connector 400 changing from the connected state to the non-connected state, the assembly components are subjected to relatively balanced forces on the first structural member 100, causing the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200 to separate.
[0050] Specifically, the assembly also includes a third structural member 500. Along the connection direction of the first connector 300 and the second connector 400, the third structural member 500 is disposed around the first connector 300. The third structural member 500 has a first end and a second end opposite to each other along the connection direction. During the process of the first connector 300 and the second connector 400 changing from a connected state to a non-connected state, the first end can be connected to the third end of the first connector 300, which is the end of the first connector 300 closer to the second connector 400. The second end can be connected to the first structural member 100 to generate a force based on the movement of the first connector 300 to separate the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200 from each other.
[0051] It should be noted that the aforementioned third structural component 500 can be an elastic structural component such as a spring or a rubber block, or a non-elastic structural component such as a sleeve or a pad. Any type of part that can generate a force to separate the first structural component 100 and the second structural component 200 based on the movement of the first connecting component 300 is within the scope of protection of this application.
[0052] Furthermore, the aforementioned third structural component 500 can be a hollow structural component that can be directly fitted onto the screw of the long nut, or it can be multiple solid structural components that surround the long nut. Any type of part that can meet the usage requirements falls within the scope of protection of this application.
[0053] Optionally, in a specific embodiment of this application, the third structural member 500 is a helical spring, which is directly sleeved on the screw of the long nut. The first structural member 100 extends an abutment portion perpendicular to the axis of the helical spring, so that the two ends of the helical spring abut against the third end of the first connecting member 300 and the abutment portion on the first structural member 100, respectively. As the long nut and screw are loosened, the long nut moves away from the screw, compressing the helical spring. During the separation of the long nut and screw, the compression force of the helical spring is released, pushing the first structural member 100 to move away from the first structural member 100, thereby improving the ease of disassembly of the first structural member 100 and the second structural member 200.
[0054] When the third structural member 500 is a non-elastic structural member, the length of the abutment portion on the first structural member 100 and the third end of the first connecting member 300 is greater than the length of the third structural member 500 to ensure the flexibility of the assembly. Only when the long nut and screw are loosened to a separable state will the third structural member 500 exert an upward thrust on the first structural member 100 during the separation process of the long nut and screw, causing the first structural member 100 to separate from the second structural member 200 as the long nut and screw separate.
[0055] Furthermore, as mentioned above, the second end of the third structural member 500 can abut against the abutment portion extending from the first structural member 100 to generate an upward thrust on the first structural member 100, or it can be fixedly connected to the first structural member 100 by means of threaded connection or snap-fit. As long as the arrangement can generate a force away from the second structural member 200 on the first structural member 100 when the first connecting member 300 and the second connecting member 400 are separated, it is within the scope of protection of this application.
[0056] Furthermore, the third end of the first connector 300 is provided with a first connecting portion 301, which is at least used to drive the first end of the third structural member 500 toward the first structural member 100 when the first connector 300 moves away from the second connector 400; and / or, the first structural member 100 is provided with a second connecting portion 101 corresponding to the second end of the third structural member 500, so as to be able to connect with the second end of the third structural member 500, so that when the first connector 300 and the second connector 400 are separated, the second end of the third structural member 500 generates a force on the first structural member 100 that moves away from the second structural member 200.
[0057] It should be understood that the aforementioned first connecting part 301 may be an annular flange extending outward from the third end of the first connecting member 300, or an annular gasket fitted onto the third end of the first connecting member 300. Any structure that can drive the first end of the third structural member 500 to move toward the first structural member 100 when the first connecting member 300 moves away from the second connecting member 400 is within the scope of protection of this application.
[0058] Similarly, the second connecting part 101 mentioned above can be an abutting part extending from the first structural member 100 as described above, or it can be an abutting piece or abutting block or other type of part provided on the first structural member 100. As long as the structure can make the second end of the third structural member 500 exert a force on the first structural member 100 away from the second structural member 200 when the first connecting member 300 and the second connecting member 400 are separated, it is within the scope of protection of this application.
[0059] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the assembly also includes a third connector 700, disposed between the first connector 301 and the first end of the third structural member 500, for transmitting the kinetic momentum generated by the third end to the first end.
[0060] The aforementioned third connector 700 can be a gasket or flange, etc. As long as it has an end face that can connect with the third structural member 500 and can transmit the motion generated by the third end of the first connector 300 to the first end, the structure is within the protection scope of this application. Optionally, in a specific embodiment of this application, the first connecting part 301 is an annular flange extending outward from the third end of the first connector 300, the third structural member 500 is a helical spring, and the third connector 700 is a quincunx gasket disposed between the annular flange and the helical spring, so that there is a large contact area between the helical spring and the quincunx gasket, preventing the helical spring from coming off the third end of the first connector 300 and improving the connection stability of the assembly.
[0061] In addition, the above-mentioned assembly component also includes a fourth structural member 600, which is arranged around the first connector 300 along the extending direction of the first connector 300. The fourth structural member 600 is arranged between the fourth end of the first connector 300 and the side of the first structural member 100 facing away from the second structural member 200 along the extending direction. The fourth end of the first connector 300 is the end of the first connector 300 facing away from the second connector 400, so as to restrict the displacement of the first connector 300 towards the second connector 400. After the first connector 300 moves towards the second connector 400 to a preset displacement, the movement of the first connector 300 is stopped. That is, the fourth structural member 600 is used to realize the stop function of the relative displacement of the first connector 300 and the second connector 400.
[0062] The aforementioned fourth structural member 600 can be a non-elastic structural member sleeved on the first connecting member 300, such as a sleeve or a pad, etc., and achieves the stopping function by the rigid contact between the two ends of the fourth structural member 600 and the fourth end of the first connecting member 300 and the side of the first structural member 100 facing away from the second structural member 200, respectively; or it can be an elastic structural member sleeved on the first connecting member 300, such as a spring or a rubber pad, etc., so as to play a buffering role while achieving the stopping function of the first connecting member 300.
[0063] It should be understood that the above-mentioned fourth structural member 600 can also be used in combination with the above-mentioned elastic structural member and inelastic structural member, which will not be described in detail here; and the above-mentioned assembly assembly also includes a stop member disposed between the fourth structural member 600 and the first structural member 100 to prevent the fourth structural member 600 from entering the assembly hole of the first connector 300.
[0064] In addition, the first structural member 100 is provided with an assembly hole at the first assembly position for the first connector 300 to pass through. The diameter of the assembly hole is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the third structural member 500 to prevent the third structural member 500 from getting stuck with the assembly hole when the third structural member 500 moves away from the second structural member 200 along with the first structural member 100. Furthermore, the diameter of the assembly hole is smaller than the minimum inner diameter of the fourth structural member 600 to prevent the fourth structural member 600 from entering the assembly hole and affecting the normal use of the assembly assembly.
[0065] In addition, this application also discloses an electronic device, including a motherboard 201, a heat sink, and the assembly components described above.
[0066] The assembly includes a first connector 300 and a second connector 400. The first connector 300 is movably disposed at a first assembly position on the heat sink. The second connector 400 is disposed at a second assembly position on the motherboard. When the second assembly position corresponds to the first assembly position, the first connector 300 and the second connector 400 can have a connected state and a non-connected state, so that the heat sink and the motherboard have an assembly state and a detachable state respectively.
[0067] During the process of the first connector 300 and the second connector 400 changing from a connected state to a non-connected state, the assembly assembly can generate a force to separate the heat sink and the motherboard 201 from each other, which facilitates the separation of the heat sink and the motherboard 201 and improves the disassembly efficiency.
[0068] In a specific embodiment of this application, a CPU 202 is provided on the motherboard 201. The CPU 202 is located between the motherboard 201 and the heat sink so that the heat sink can dissipate heat from the CPU 202. In order to facilitate the conduction of heat from the CPU 202 and improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink, thermally conductive adhesive is applied to the side of the heat sink near the CPU 202.
[0069] The terms "first" and "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units may include steps or units not listed, but rather not listed.
[0070] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. An assembly assembly for assembling a first structural member onto a second structural member, the assembly assembly comprising: The first connector is movably disposed at the first assembly position of the first structural member; The second connector is disposed at the second assembly position on the second structural component; A third structural member is disposed around the first connecting member along the connection direction of the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and the third structural member has a first end and a second end opposite to each other along the connection direction. Wherein, when the second assembly position corresponds to the first assembly position, the first connector and the second connector can have a connected state and a non-connected state, so that the first structural component and the second structural component have an assembled state and a separable state respectively. During the process of the first connector and the second connector changing from the connected state to the non-connected state, the first end can be connected to the third end of the first connector, the third end being the end of the first connector closer to the second connector, and the second end can be connected to the first structural member to generate a force based on the movement of the first connector to separate the first structural member and the second structural member from each other.
2. The assembly component according to claim 1, wherein, The third structural component includes an elastic structural component and / or a non-elastic structural component sleeved on the first connecting component.
3. The assembly component according to claim 1, wherein, The third end of the first connector is provided with a first connecting portion, which is at least used to drive the first end of the third structural member toward the first structural member when the first connector moves away from the second connector; and / or, The first structural member is provided with a second connecting part at the second end corresponding to the second end of the third structural member, so that it can be connected to the second end of the third structural member.
4. The assembly component according to claim 3, further comprising: A third connector is disposed between the first connecting portion and the first end of the third structural member, and is used to transmit the kinetic momentum generated by the third end to the first end.
5. The assembly component according to claim 1, further comprising: A fourth structural member is disposed around the first connector along the extending direction of the first connector. The fourth structural member is disposed between the fourth end of the first connector and the side of the first structural member facing away from the second structural member along the extending direction. The fourth end of the first connector is the end of the first connector facing away from the second connector, so as to restrict the displacement of the first connector toward the second connector.
6. The assembly component according to claim 5, wherein, The fourth structural component includes an elastic structural component and / or a non-elastic structural component sleeved on the first connecting component; and / or, The assembly assembly also includes a stop member disposed between the fourth structural member and the first structural member.
7. The assembly component according to claim 5, wherein, The first structural component has an assembly hole at the first assembly position for the first connector to pass through. The diameter of the assembly hole is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the third structural component and smaller than the minimum inner diameter of the fourth structural component.
8. An electronic device, comprising: Motherboard; heat sink; And the assembly assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 7 for assembling the heat sink to the motherboard; The assembly component includes: The first connector is movably disposed at the first assembly position of the radiator; The second connector is disposed at a second assembly position on the motherboard; Wherein, when the second assembly position corresponds to the first assembly position, the first connector and the second connector can have a connected state and a non-connected state, so that the heat sink and the motherboard have an assembled state and a separable state respectively. During the process of the first connector and the second connector changing from the connected state to the non-connected state, the assembly assembly is able to generate a force for separating the heat sink and the motherboard from each other.
9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein thermally conductive adhesive is provided between the heat sink and the motherboard.
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