Box and pin

Abstract

The application discloses a female buckle and a buckle. The female buckle comprises a first shell, a release button, a second shell, an inner cavity defined between the first shell and the second shell, a slot communicating with the inner cavity, an inner shell arranged in the inner cavity and dividing the inner cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber, a locking mechanism arranged in the first chamber for locking a male buckle, an operation of the release button releasing the locking of the male buckle by the locking mechanism, and an electronic assembly arranged in the second chamber.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fasteners, and more specifically, to a female buckle and a fastener. Background Technology

[0002] Buckles are used in various types of infant and toddler vehicles (such as strollers, infant carriers, car seats, baby carriers, etc.). Buckles work together with straps to safely protect infants and toddlers in the vehicles.

[0003] The fastener includes a male and a female fastener. The female fastener has a slot, and the male fastener has an insertion end. The insertion end of the male fastener is inserted into the slot of the female fastener, causing the male and female fasteners to engage. The female fastener may have a release button with a locking and unlocking position. When the male and female fasteners are engaged, the release button is in the locking position. Moving the release button from the locking position to the unlocking position releases the male and female fasteners.

[0004] The female buckle's housing typically comprises a first housing and a second housing joined together. A release button is located on the end wall of the first housing, while the end wall of the second housing faces the child in use. A locking mechanism is installed within the cavity defined by the first and second housings. This locking mechanism is used to lock the male buckle and can be released by the release button. In related technologies, electronic components are incorporated within the female buckle's cavity. These electronic components provide information to the user regarding the buckle's engagement or information about a child being left in a child vehicle. The female buckle's housing is not a sealed structure; if water or other liquids are accidentally spilled on the buckle, the liquid can easily seep into the female buckle's cavity, causing the electronic components to malfunction. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a female buckle with improved waterproof performance and a fastener having the female buckle.

[0006] In one aspect, the present invention provides a female buckle, comprising: a first housing; a release button; a second housing, wherein an inner cavity is defined between the first housing and the second housing, and the female buckle has a slot communicating with the inner cavity; an inner housing disposed in the inner cavity and dividing the inner cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber; a locking mechanism disposed in the first chamber for locking the male buckle, wherein the release button is operated to release the locking mechanism from locking the male buckle; and an electronic component disposed in the second chamber.

[0007] Furthermore, the first chamber is located near the first shell, and the second chamber is located near the second shell.

[0008] Furthermore, the inner housing includes a partition located within the second housing, the outer periphery of which matches the inner periphery of the sidewall of the second housing.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner housing includes a first support rib and a second support rib, the first support rib extending in a direction from the partition to the end wall of the first housing, and the second support rib extending in a direction from the partition to the end wall of the second housing; at least a portion of the first support rib restricts the locking mechanism in a first region of the partition; the inner housing also includes an annular structure embedded in a slot, the annular structure engaging with the first support rib that restricts the first region, and a central hole in the annular structure for the insertion end of the male buckle to pass through.

[0010] Furthermore, the first support rib that defines the first region is provided with at least one drainage channel, and the side wall of the second housing is provided with a drainage hole that mates with the drainage channel.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes: a fixed plate, the first side of which slides in engagement with the release button; the fixed plate is provided with a slot; a U-shaped slide rail, which is installed on the second side of the fixed plate and engages with the slot; the bottom of the slot of the U-shaped slide rail is located on the partition plate; a pair of drive pins, located in the U-shaped slide rail and clamped between the release button and the bottom of the slot of the U-shaped slide rail; a first elastic element, connected to the pair of drive pins to keep the pair of drive pins in the locked state of the locking male latch; when the release button moves from the locked position to the released position, the release button drives the pair of drive pins to move in the opposite direction along the U-shaped slide rail, thereby switching the pair of drive pins to the released state of the release male latch.

[0012] Furthermore, the female buckle also includes a strap ring, which is connected to the fixing plate and located outside the inner cavity; and / or, the fixing plate is provided with a slide aligned with the annular structure, the slide allowing the insertion end of the male buckle to pass through.

[0013] Furthermore, the strap ring is integrally formed with the fixing plate; and / or, the side wall of the second housing is provided with a bent plate passing through the central hole of the strap ring, the bent plate being engaged with the outside of the inner cavity of the first housing.

[0014] Furthermore, the electronic components include a circuit board and a battery that powers the circuit board. The circuit board includes a control switch that is activated when the male and female latches are engaged.

[0015] Furthermore, the female buckle also includes an indicator and a second elastic element installed in the inner cavity, the second elastic element being disposed between the first housing and the indicator; the indicator has an indicator area, the first housing has an indicator hole, the indicator can be pushed by the male buckle to allow the indicator area to align with the indicator hole when the female buckle and the male buckle are engaged; the indicator has a drive rib, the drive rib passing through the first chamber through the partition and into the second chamber, the drive rib being used to control the on and off of the control switch; the partition is provided with a through hole for the drive rib to pass through, at least part of the first support rib restricts the through hole in a second region of the partition, the second region being separated from the first region by the first support rib.

[0016] Furthermore, the battery is mounted on a battery mounting plate, which is detachably connected to the side wall of the second housing.

[0017] Furthermore, the side wall of the second housing is provided with a mounting groove, through which the battery mounting plate is inserted into the second chamber; the second chamber is provided with a third elastic element for pushing the battery mounting plate out of the mounting groove, and a telescopic pin for locking the battery mounting plate in the second chamber.

[0018] In another aspect, the present invention provides a fastener comprising the aforementioned female buckle and a male buckle that mates with the female buckle.

[0019] The female buckle provided by the present invention has an inner shell that divides the inner cavity of the female buckle into a first chamber and a second chamber. The locking mechanism is arranged in the first chamber for operable connection with the male buckle and the release button. The electronic components are arranged in the relatively sealed second chamber, so that the mechanical and electronic parts of the female buckle are separated by the inner shell. This can effectively prevent liquid from easily entering the second chamber and prevent the electronic components from failing due to water ingress. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 The diagram schematically shows a top view of a fastener provided according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the male and female fasteners are in an engaged state;

[0021] Figure 2 The diagram schematically shows a top view of a fastener provided according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the male and female fasteners are in the open state;

[0022] Figure 3 A perspective view of the female buckle provided according to an embodiment of the present invention in one direction is schematically shown;

[0023] Figure 4 A perspective view of the female buckle provided according to an embodiment of the present invention in another direction is schematically shown;

[0024] Figure 5 Schematic illustration Figure 3 EE sectional view;

[0025] Figure 6 A perspective view schematically illustrating the first housing and locking mechanism in a female buckle provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Figure 7 A perspective view schematically illustrating the second housing, inner housing, and part of the locking mechanism in the female buckle provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Figure 8 A perspective view of the second housing and the inner housing in the female buckle provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically;

[0028] Figure 9 A perspective view schematically illustrating the locking mechanism and indicator in a female buckle according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0029] Figure 10 A perspective view of the inner housing in a female buckle provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in one direction.

[0030] Figure 11 A perspective view of the inner housing in a female buckle provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in another direction; and

[0031] Figure 12 An exploded view of a female buckle provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] Fastener 100; Female buckle 1; Slot 1a; Inner cavity 10; First chamber 101; Second chamber 102; First housing 11; Opening 1101; End wall 111 of the first housing; Indicator hole 1102; Side wall 112 of the first housing; Second housing 12; End wall 121 of the second housing; Side wall 122 of the second housing; Hole 1225; Mounting groove 1223; Bending plate 1227; Drain hole 1220; Release button 13; Operating part 131; Cover plate 132; Spring 1311; Inner housing 14; First support rib 141; Guide hole 1411; Drainage channel 1410; Second support rib 142; Partition 143; Through hole 1401; Annular structure 147; Middle hole 1470 of the Annular structure; Locking Mechanism 15; Fixing plate 151; Slide rail 1511; Strap ring 1517; Slot 1510; U-shaped slide rail 152; Slot bottom of U-shaped slide rail 1522; Drive pin 153; First elastic element 154; Electronic component 16; Circuit board 161; Telescopic pin 1612; Operating column 16121; Spring 1613; Control switch 1611; Battery 162; Battery mounting plate 163; Locking hole 1630; Notch 1632; Third elastic element 1631; Indicator 181; Indicator area 1811; Drive rib 1812; Second elastic element 182; Male buckle 2; Female buckle 201; Female buckle 202; Strap hole 20; Insertion end 21 of male buckle 2; Fastener 19; First area Z1; Second area Z2. Detailed Implementation

[0034] See Figures 1 to 4 A perspective view of a fastener 100 and its female buckle 1 and male buckle 2 provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The fastener 100 is equipped with the female buckle 1 provided according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the male buckle 2 has an insertion end 21, and the female buckle 1 has a slot 1a. The insertion end 21 of the male buckle 2 can be inserted into the slot 1a along the F direction to engage the male buckle 2 with the female buckle 1, or the insertion end 21 of the male buckle 2 can be pulled out of the slot 1a to separate the male buckle 2 from the female buckle 1. The buckle 100 can be used, for example, in child seats, strollers, and other child vehicles. The female buckle 1 and male buckle 2 of the buckle 100 respectively cooperate with a harness (not shown). When the buckle 100 is in the engaged state, it is used to reliably restrain the child in the seat of the child vehicle. It is understood that the application of the buckle 100 is not limited to child vehicles.

[0035] Depend on Figure 1 and Figure 2 As can be seen from this embodiment, the male buckle 2 may include two female buckles 201 and 202, each having a strap hole 20 for the strap to pass through. The female buckles 201 and 202 can be separated or... Figure 2 The straps are assembled as shown. The straps connected to the buckles 201 and 202 are used, for example, to restrain a child's shoulders. The structure of the buckles 201 and 202 can be found in known technologies and will not be described further here.

[0036] See Figures 3 to 5 as well as Figure 12 The outer shell of the female buckle 1 may include a first shell 11 and a second shell 12. The first shell may have an end wall 111 and a side wall 112 extending from the end wall 111. The second shell 12 may have an end wall 121 and a side wall 122 extending from the end wall 121. The side walls 111 and 112 may be mated together and, for example, fixed by fasteners 19, thereby defining an inner cavity 10 and a slot 1a communicating with the inner cavity 10 between them. It should be noted that the structure of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 is not limited to the above examples. For example, in some embodiments, the side wall 122 of the second shell 12 may be directly and sealingly fitted with the surface of the end wall 111 of the first shell 11 to form the inner cavity 10, and the slot 1a of the female buckle 1 communicates with the inner cavity 10. In this case, the first shell 11 does not need to be additionally provided with a side wall 112. Of course, in some embodiments, the side wall 112 of the first shell 11 may be directly and sealingly fitted with the surface of the end wall 121 of the second shell 12 to form the inner cavity 10.

[0037] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5The release button 13 can be located at the end wall 111. It is understood that the release button 13 has a locked position and a released position. It is understood that the end wall 121 faces a child during use. In some embodiments, the release button 13 is normally in the locked position, for example, the release button 13 is held in the locked position by a spring 1311 located in the inner cavity 10. As is known in the art, the end wall 111 can have an opening 1101. The release button 13 has a cover plate 132 located in the inner cavity 10 and an operating part 131 extending from the opening 1101. The cover plate 132 is used to close the opening 1101, and the operating part 131 is used for manual operation by the user to move the release button 13 from the locked position, for example, along direction F, from the released position to the released position.

[0038] See Figure 5 The inner cavity 10 of the female buckle 1 also houses an inner housing 14, a locking mechanism 15, and an electronic component 16. The inner housing 14 divides the inner cavity 10 into a first chamber 101 and a second chamber 102. The first chamber 101 is closer to the first housing 11, and the second chamber 102 is closer to the second housing 12. This allows the locking mechanism 15 and the electronic component 16 to be placed in two separate chambers. Specifically, the mechanical locking mechanism 15 is placed in the first chamber 101, closer to the first housing 11 where the release button 13 is located, while the electronic component 16 is placed in the second chamber 102, away from components prone to water ingress such as the release button 13. This improves the waterproof performance of the female buckle 1. Figure 5 As can be seen, the locking mechanism 15 is disposed in the first chamber 101 to lock the male buckle 2, thereby ensuring the stability of the buckle 100's engagement state. The locking mechanism 15 is operably connected to the release button 13, which is used to release the locking mechanism 15 from locking the male buckle 2, allowing the male buckle 2 to disengage from the female buckle 1. The electronic component 16 is disposed in the second chamber 102. The electronic component 16 can, for example, be used to prompt the user with the engagement information of the buckle 100. The engagement information of the buckle 100 can be associated with information on whether a child has been forgotten in a child vehicle. The engagement information of the buckle 100 can, for example, be received by the user's mobile terminal to prevent the user from forgetting the child in the child vehicle.

[0039] For specific embodiments of electronic component 16, please refer to relevant technologies, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 12Electronic component 16 may include, for example, a circuit board 161 and a battery 162 for supplying power to the circuit board 161. Circuit board 161 may have a wireless communication module (not shown). When the male buckle 2 and female buckle 1 are engaged, the wireless communication module can emit a wireless signal, which is transmitted via, for example, a wireless transmission path or network and received by a terminal device. The wireless signal may include, for example, locking information of the buckle 100 and / or position information of the buckle 100. The terminal device may be, for example, a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, smartwatch, or smart bracelet. In some embodiments, the wireless signal may be, for example, a Bluetooth signal, a Wi-Fi signal, etc., and the wireless transmission path or network may be a local area network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or WAPI network; of course, the network may also be a mobile communication network such as 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G.

[0040] For example, in some embodiments, when the buckle 100 is in the engaged state, the wireless communication module sends a wireless signal to the terminal device. When the terminal device moves away from the buckle 100 where the wireless communication module is located at a distance not less than a preset distance (e.g., 5 meters), the signal strength of the wireless signal (e.g., Bluetooth signal, Wi-Fi signal, etc.) received by the terminal device weakens to a certain extent but does not exceed a threshold. At this time, the terminal device can issue a warning signal. The warning signal can be, for example, a vibration warning, an audio warning, a text warning, a flashing screen warning, or a graphic warning to inform the user carrying the terminal device that the buckle 100 is still in the engaged state.

[0041] The aforementioned fastener 100 is particularly suitable for use with child safety seats. When a driver locks the vehicle and leaves without releasing the child safety seat fastener, the driver's device will issue a warning signal after the driver has traveled a certain distance from the vehicle. This signal reminds the driver that the child safety seat fastener is not released and that a child may have been left inside the vehicle. Upon receiving the warning signal, the driver can return promptly and remove the child from the vehicle, preventing any danger to the child. Of course, the fastener 100 can also be applied to other products (such as strollers) to prevent children from being left unattended in public places, residences, or other areas due to caregivers forgetting them, or from being taken away by strangers, thus avoiding potential danger.

[0042] It is understood that, depending on the different needs of users, the electronic component 16 may have other implementation methods and is not limited to the examples mentioned above.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 9The female buckle 1 may further include an indicator 181 and a second elastic element 182 installed in the inner cavity 10. The second elastic element 182 is disposed between the first housing 11 and the indicator 181. The indicator 181, for example, has a column for fitting the second elastic element 182. The indicator 181 has an indicator area 1811, and the first housing 11 has an indicator hole 1102. When the male buckle 2 is engaged with the female buckle 1, the indicator 181 can be pushed by the male buckle 2, causing the second elastic element 182 to elastically deform. When the female buckle 1 and the male buckle 2 are engaged together, the indicator area 1811 aligns with the indicator hole 1102, and the user can observe the indicator area 1811 through the indicator hole, thus knowing that the female buckle 1 and the male buckle 2 have been engaged together. See also Figure 2 and Figure 8 The male buckle 2 may be provided with a top block 221, and the indicator 181 may be provided with a receiving block 1813 for engaging with the top block 221. When the male buckle 2 is inserted into the female buckle 1, the top block 221 pushes the receiving block 1813, causing the indicator 181 to move. When the female buckle 1 and the male buckle 2 are separated, the second elastic element 182 pushes the indicator 181 to reset, causing the indicator area 1811 to leave the indicator hole 1102.

[0044] The female buckle 1 provided in this embodiment places the locking mechanism 15 in the first chamber 101 near the release button 13, and the electronic component 16 in a relatively sealed second chamber 102. This separates the mechanical and electronic parts of the female buckle 1 through the inner shell 14, effectively preventing instantaneous liquid from easily entering the second chamber 102 and preventing the electronic component 16 from malfunctioning due to water ingress. It should be noted that although the inner shell 14 effectively prevents instantaneous liquid from easily entering the second chamber 102 from the slot 1a, opening 1101, indicator hole 1102, etc., and coming into contact with the electronic component 16, this does not mean that the second chamber 102 is a completely sealed chamber. For example, in some embodiments, a through hole can be provided in a localized area of ​​the inner shell 14 to connect the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102 as needed. Of course, in order to ensure the waterproofness of the second chamber 102, a corresponding waterproof structure can be provided around the through hole. The waterproof structure includes, but is not limited to, sealing rings, sealing gaskets, or the waterproof structure can be formed by applying sealant.

[0045] See Figure 8 , Figure 10 and Figure 11In this embodiment, the inner housing 14 may include a partition 143 located within the second housing 12. The outer periphery of the partition 143 matches the inner periphery of the sidewall 122 of the second housing 12. The partition 143 may have mounting holes 140 for fasteners 19 to pass through. The inner housing 14 may also include a first support rib 141 and a second support rib 142. The first support rib 141 extends from the partition 143 toward the end wall 111 of the first housing, and the second support rib 142 extends from the partition 143 toward the end wall 121 of the second housing. At least a portion of the first support rib 141 and at least a portion of the second support rib 142 may be arranged at the edge of the partition 143. The specific structures of the first support rib 141 and the second support rib 142 can be set according to actual needs. The first support rib 141 and the second support rib 142 serve to stabilize the position of the partition 143 in the inner cavity 10, and can also provide positioning and / or auxiliary support for components such as the locking mechanism 15 and electronic components 16 in the inner cavity 10. It should be noted that the present invention does not limit whether the first support rib 141 extends to the inner surface of the end wall 111, nor does it limit whether the second support rib 142 extends to the inner surface of the end wall 121. The height of the first support rib 141 and the second support rib 142 can be adaptively designed according to the layout of the components in the inner cavity 10, so that they can prevent liquid from easily entering the second chamber 102.

[0046] For example, see Figure 7 and 8 At least a portion of the first support rib 141 restricts the locking mechanism 15 within a first region Z1 of the partition 143, where no hole or channel connecting the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102 may be provided. The inner housing 14 may further include an annular structure 147, which is embedded in a slot 1a and engages with the first support rib 141 that restricts the first region Z1. The central hole 1470 of the annular structure 147 is used for the insertion end 21 of the male buckle 2 to pass through, so that the insertion end 21 of the male buckle 2 engages with the locking mechanism 15 in the first region Z1. In some embodiments, an indicator 181 may be clamped between the end wall 111 and the annular structure 147, and the wall of the annular structure 147 may be provided with a guide groove 1471, with the receiving block 1813 of the indicator 181 slidingly engaging with the guide groove 1471.

[0047] The first region Z1 can correspond to areas such as the opening 1101 and the indicator hole 1102, so that liquid entering the first chamber 101 through the opening 1101 and the indicator hole 1102 is confined within the first region Z1. At least one drainage channel 1410 can be provided on the first support rib 141 that confines the first region Z1, and the side wall 122 of the second housing 12 is provided with a drainage hole 1220 that mates with the drainage channel 1410. In this way, liquid entering the first region Z1 can be discharged through the intermediate hole 1470 and the drainage hole 1220.

[0048] See Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 This embodiment also shows a preferred embodiment of the locking mechanism 15, which may include a fixed plate 151, a U-shaped slide rail 152, a pair of drive pins 153, and a first elastic element 154. The first side of the fixed plate 151 ( Figure 5 The side plate 151 located on the top can slide with the cover plate 132 of the release button 13, and the fixing plate 151 is provided with a slot 1510. The U-shaped slide rail 152 is installed on the second side of the fixing plate 151. Figure 5 The U-shaped slide rail 152, located on the lower side, engages with the slot 1510, with its opening facing the fixing plate 151. The bottom 1522 of the U-shaped slide rail 152 is located on the partition plate 143. A pair of drive pins 153 are located in the U-shaped slide rail 152 and pass through the fixing plate 151 to be clamped between the guide groove (not shown) of the release button 13 and the bottom 1522 of the U-shaped slide rail 152. A first elastic element 154 is connected to the pair of drive pins 153 to keep the pair of drive pins 153 in the locked state of the locking male buckle 2.

[0049] See Figure 7When the insertion end 21 of the male buckle 2 is inserted into the first chamber 101 through the intermediate hole 1470, as the insertion end 21 passes through the middle of a pair of drive pins 153, the insertion end 21 first pushes the pair of drive pins 153 to move in opposite directions. At this time, the first elastic element 154 is pushed and deformed by the pair of drive pins 153. After the insertion end 21 passes the pair of drive pins 153, the first elastic element 154 drives the pair of drive pins 153 to move towards each other to reset, so that the insertion end 21 of the male buckle 2 is locked by the pair of drive pins 153. The release button 13 is operably connected to a pair of drive pins 153. The guide groove of the release button 13 is configured such that when the release button 13 moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, the release button 13 drives the pair of drive pins 153 to move in opposite directions along the U-shaped slide rail 152, thereby switching the pair of drive pins 153 to the unlocked state of the release male buckle 2, allowing the insertion end 21 of the male buckle 2 to pass through the middle of the pair of drive pins 153 to exit the first chamber 101. The guide groove of the release button 13 is, for example, a figure-eight groove provided in the cover plate 132 to slide and engage with the pair of drive pins 153 respectively. The configuration of the guide groove of the release button 13 is widely known in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0050] See Figure 6 and Figure 8 In this embodiment, the female buckle 1 may further include a strap ring 1517, which can be connected to the fixing plate 151 and located outside the inner cavity 10. The strap is connected to the female buckle 1 through the strap ring 1517. In some embodiments, the fixing plate 151 may be provided with a slide 1511 aligned with the annular structure 147. The slide 1511 allows the insertion end 21 of the male buckle 2 to pass through to guide the insertion and removal movement of the male buckle 2. See also Figure 6 The slide rail 1511 is perpendicular to the U-shaped slide rail 152. The U-shaped slide rail 152 can prevent the fixing plate 151 from being pulled out of the inner cavity 10 when the male buckle 2 and the female buckle 1 are separated.

[0051] See Figure 9 In this embodiment, the strap ring 1517 can be integrally formed with the fixing plate 151. See also Figures 5 to 7 The side wall 122 of the second housing 12 may be provided with a bent plate 1227 that passes through the central hole of the strap ring 1517. The bent plate 1227 and the first housing 11 are joined outside the inner cavity 10 to improve the sealing and waterproofing of the female buckle 1.

[0052] See Figure 12 As mentioned above, in this embodiment, the electronic component 16 may include a circuit board 161 and a battery 162 that supplies power to the circuit board 161. The circuit board 161 may also include a control switch 1611, which is activated when the male latch 2 and the female latch 1 are engaged. More specifically, in some embodiments, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 8and Figure 9 The indicator 181 may have a drive rib 1812, which is adapted to pass through the partition 143 from the first chamber 101 into the second chamber 102. The drive rib 1812 is used to control the on and off of the control switch 1611. For example, when the male buckle 2 and the female buckle 1 are engaged, the drive rib 1812 is moved to the position of pressing the control switch 1611, so that the control switch 1611 is turned on and the wireless communication module can emit a wireless signal. When the male buckle 2 is disengaged from the female buckle 1, the drive rib 1812 moves away from the control switch 1611 as the indicator 181 resets, so that the control switch 1611 is turned off and the wireless communication module does not emit the aforementioned wireless signal.

[0053] See Figure 8 The partition 143 may be provided with a through hole 1401 for the drive rib 1812 to pass through. At least part of the first support rib 141 restricts the through hole 1401 in the second region Z2 of the partition 143. The second region Z2 and the first region Z1 may be separated by the first support rib 141. The first support rib 141 separating the second region Z2 and the first region Z1 can play a waterproof role, preventing liquid in the first region Z1 from easily entering the second chamber 102 through the through hole 1401.

[0054] See Figure 4 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, the battery 162 can be mounted on a battery mounting plate 163, which can be detachably connected to the side wall 122 of the second housing 12. For example, the side wall 122 of the second housing 12 can be provided with a mounting groove 1223, through which the battery mounting plate 163 is inserted into the second chamber 102, thus facilitating the replacement of the battery 162. The battery 162 can be, for example, a button cell battery.

[0055] See Figure 5 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, the second chamber 102 may be provided with a third elastic element 1631 for pushing the battery mounting plate 163 out of the mounting slot 1223, and a telescopic pin 1612 for locking the battery mounting plate 163 in the second chamber 102. More specifically, a locking hole 1630 may be provided on the battery mounting plate 163, and the hole wall of the locking hole 1630 is provided with a notch 1632. A spring 1613 is connected to one end of the telescopic pin 1612 facing the first housing 11, and an operating post 16121 is provided at the other end of the telescopic pin 1612 facing the second housing 12. See also Figure 12The spring 1613 can, for example, pass through a guide hole 1411 formed by a protruding rib on the inner housing 14 and be held between the fixed plate 151 and the telescopic pin 1612. An operating post 16121 and a notch 1632 are arranged on the movement path of the battery mounting plate 163. A hole 1225 is provided on the end wall 121 of the second housing 12, opposite to the operating post 16121. When the telescopic pin 1612 engages in the locking hole 1630 under the action of the spring 1613, the battery mounting plate 163 is fixed in the mounting groove 1223. When the user presses the operating post 16121 with a tool through the hole 1225 so that the notch 1632 is aligned with the operating post 16121 (the telescopic pin 1612 has moved axially away from the locking hole 1630), the battery mounting plate 163 moves under the push of the third elastic element 1631. The operating post 16121 and the notch 1632 of the battery mounting plate 163 move radially, and the telescopic pin 1612 no longer stops the movement of the battery mounting plate 163. The battery mounting plate 163 then automatically pops out from the mounting slot 1223.

[0056] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0057] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A female fastener, comprising: a first shell; a release button; a second shell, between which an inner cavity is defined, the female fastener having a slot communicating with the inner cavity; characterized in that the female fastener further comprises: an inner shell arranged in the inner cavity and dividing the inner cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber; a locking mechanism arranged in the first chamber for locking a male fastener, the release button being operated to release the locking mechanism from locking the male fastener; an electronic assembly arranged in the second chamber; wherein the inner shell comprises a partition plate, a first support rib and a second support rib, the partition plate being located in the second shell, an outer peripheral contour of the partition plate matching an inner peripheral contour of a side wall of the second shell, the first support rib extending in a direction from the partition plate to an end wall of the first shell, and the second support rib extending in a direction from the partition plate to an end wall of the second shell.

2. The box of claim 1, wherein, the first chamber is adjacent to the first shell, and the second chamber is adjacent to the second shell. 3.The female fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that at least part of the first support rib confines the locking mechanism to a first area of the partition plate; the inner shell further comprises an annular structure embedded in the slot, the annular structure being engaged with the first support rib defining the first area, and a middle hole of the annular structure being for the insertion end of the male fastener to pass through.

4. The box of claim 3, wherein, the first support rib defining the first area is provided with at least one drainage channel, and a side wall of the second shell is provided with a drainage hole interfacing with the drainage channel.

5. The box of claim 3, wherein, the locking mechanism comprises: a fixed plate, a first side of the fixed plate being in sliding fit with the release button, the fixed plate being provided with a clamping groove; a U-shaped slide rail, mounted to a second side of the fixed plate and clamped with the clamping groove, a groove bottom of the U-shaped slide rail being located on the partition plate; a pair of driving pins, located in the U-shaped slide rail and clamped between the release button and the groove bottom of the U-shaped slide rail; a first elastic element, connected with the pair of driving pins to keep the pair of driving pins in a locking state for locking the male fastener; when the release button is moved from a locking position to a release position, the release button drives the pair of driving pins to move in opposite directions along the U-shaped slide rail, so that the pair of driving pins are switched to a release state for releasing the male fastener.

6. The box of claim 5, wherein, the female fastener further comprises a strap ring, the strap ring being connected with the fixed plate and located outside the inner cavity; and / or, the fixed plate is provided with a slide way aligned with the annular structure, the slide way allowing the insertion end of the male fastener to pass through.

7. The box of claim 6, wherein, the strap ring is integrally formed with the fixed plate; and / or, a side wall of the second shell is provided with a bent plate passing through a center hole of the strap ring, the bent plate being engaged with the first shell outside the inner cavity. 8.The female fastener according to claim 3, characterized in that the electronic assembly comprises a circuit board and a battery for supplying power to the circuit board, the circuit board comprising a control switch, the control switch being turned on when the male fastener is buckled together with the female fastener.

9. The box of claim 8, wherein, The female buckle further comprises an indicating member and a second elastic element installed in the inner cavity, the second elastic element being arranged between the first shell and the indicating member; the indicating member has an indicating area, the first shell has an indicating hole, and the indicating member can be pushed by the male buckle to allow the indicating area to align with the indicating hole when the female buckle is buckled together with the male buckle; The indicating member has a driving rib, the driving rib passing through the partition plate from the first cavity into the second cavity, and the driving rib is used to control the on and off of the control switch; The partition plate is provided with a through hole for the driving rib to pass through, and at least part of the first supporting rib limits the through hole in the second area of the partition plate, and the second area is separated from the first area by the first supporting rib.

10. The box of claim 8, wherein, The battery is installed on a battery mounting plate, and the battery mounting plate is detachably connected with the side wall of the second shell.

11. The box of claim 10, wherein, The side wall of the second shell is provided with a mounting groove, and the battery mounting plate is inserted into the second cavity through the mounting groove. The second cavity is provided with a third elastic element for pushing the battery mounting plate out of the mounting groove, and a telescopic pin for locking the battery mounting plate in the second cavity.

12. A fastener, characterized by The female buckle comprises the female buckle according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and a male buckle matched with the female buckle.

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