Rack device

Abstract

A rack device includes a housing, a sliding structure, and a switching structure. The housing includes two sliding rails, a resilient element including a stop rib, and a first clamping element. The sliding structure is movably disposed in the sliding rails and includes a second clamping element and a reverse convex rib. The switching structure is movably disposed in the sliding structure and includes a forward convex rib. When the sliding structure is in an installation position, a support rack is clamped between the first clamping element and the second clamping element, and the stop rib stops the reverse convex rib to limit movement of the sliding structure relative to the housing. When the switching structure moves toward a disassembly direction, the forward convex rib pushes the stop rib away from the reverse convex rib to allow the sliding structure to move relative to the housing in the disassembly direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a hanging device, and more particularly to a hanging device mounted on a support frame. Background Technology

[0002] Due to the development of wireless communication, many companies now use wireless base stations to provide fast and secure network communication. Wireless base stations are typically installed on ceiling supports using mounting brackets.

[0003] However, the complex structure of conventional wall mount devices results in a higher price. Furthermore, the cumbersome assembly process increases the difficulty for users in assembling or disassembling these devices. Therefore, there is a need for improved wall mount device solutions. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a hanging device with a simple structure and convenient installation and removal.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a hanger device, including a housing, a sliding structure, and a switching structure. The housing includes two slide rails; an elastic element including a stop rib; and a first clamping element. The sliding structure is movably disposed within the slide rails and includes a first base plate; a second clamping element connected to an upper surface of the first base plate; and a reverse rib disposed on a lower surface of the first base plate. The switching structure is movably disposed on the first base plate and includes a forward rib. When the sliding structure is in an installation position, a support frame is engaged between the first clamping element and the second clamping element, and the stop rib stops the reverse rib to restrict movement of the sliding structure relative to the housing. When the switching structure moves in a disassembly direction, the forward rib pushes the stop rib away from the reverse rib to allow the sliding structure to move relative to the housing in the disassembly direction.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes a top plate, and the top plate includes an opening. The slide rail, the elastic element, and the first clamping element are disposed on the top plate. The elastic element is located within the opening and between the slide rails, and the first clamping element is connected to the slide rail.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the height of the first clamping element and the second clamping element relative to the top plate is greater than the height of the slide rail relative to the top plate.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stop rib includes a main vertical surface and a main inclined surface, the reverse convex rib includes a first vertical surface and a reverse inclined surface, and the forward convex rib includes a second vertical surface and a forward inclined surface. When the sliding structure is in an installation position, the main vertical surface faces the reverse inclined surface and the forward inclined surface.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stop rib, the reverse rib, and the forward rib are located on the same plane and extend in a direction perpendicular to the disassembly direction.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first substrate includes a guide groove and a receiving groove communicating with the guide groove. The switching structure includes a second substrate movably disposed within the guide groove. The reverse rib is disposed within the receiving groove, and the forward rib is disposed on a lower surface of the second substrate.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first substrate includes a first socket, and the switching structure includes a limiting element disposed on the second substrate and located within the first socket.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second substrate includes a second socket, and the switching structure includes a baffle disposed on the lower surface of the second substrate and adjacent to the second socket. When a tool pushes the baffle through the first socket and the second socket, the switching structure moves toward the disassembly direction.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support frame includes a horizontal long plate and a vertical long plate connected to the center of the horizontal long plate, the horizontal long plate and the vertical long plate extending perpendicular to the disassembly direction. When the horizontal long plate is engaged between the first clamping element and the second clamping element, the horizontal long plate is located on the slide rail, and the vertical long plate is located between the first clamping element and the second clamping element.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing is the housing of an electronic device, and the support frame is a T-shaped structure and is disposed on a ceiling. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a hanging device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the mounting bracket device.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A sectional view of the AA section line.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the sliding structure.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the switching structure.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the mounting bracket, with the sliding structure in the disassembled position.

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A sectional view of the BB section.

[0022] Figures 8 to 9 This is a schematic diagram of the intermediate stage of removing the mounting bracket from the support frame.

[0023] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the mounting bracket being installed on a support frame of a different size.

[0024] Explanation of main component symbols Hanging device 1 Casing 10 Top plate 11 Opening 111 Slide rail 12 Elastic element 13 Split Arm 131 Stop rib 132 Main vertical plane 133 Main slope 134 First clamping element 14 First clamping groove 141 Connecting plate 15 Sliding structure 20 First substrate 21 First socket 211 Guide slot 212 Container 213 Second clamping element 22 Second clamping groove 221 Reverse rib (first rib) 23 First vertical plane 231 Reverse inclined plane (first inclined plane) 232 Switching structure 30 Second substrate 31 Second socket 311 Secondary rib (protruding rib) 32 Second vertical plane 321 Sloping plane (second slope) 322 Limiting element 33 baffle 34 Tool A1 Disassembly direction D1 Installation direction D2 Support frames T1, T1a Horizontal long boards T10, T10a Vertical long boards T20, T20a The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To facilitate understanding and implementation of the present invention by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the present invention provides many applicable creative concepts, which can be implemented in various specific forms. The specific embodiments discussed and illustrated herein are merely specific ways of manufacturing and using the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Furthermore, repeated reference numerals or designations may be used in different embodiments. These repetitions are merely for the purpose of clearly and simply describing the invention and do not imply any connection between the different embodiments and / or structures discussed. It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an element disposed in between. When an element is considered to be "disposed" on another element, it can be directly disposed on the other element or there may be an element disposed in between.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein in the specification of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a hanging device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a hanging device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 for Figure 1A cross-sectional view along section line AA. The hanging device 1 of the present invention is integrated into an electronic device. In other words, the hanging device 1 can be an electronic device with a hanging function. The hanging device 1 is used to be detachably mounted on a support frame T1. The support frame T1 can be a long strip structure and can extend horizontally. In this embodiment, the support frame T1 can be a T-shaped structure and includes a horizontal long plate T10 and a vertical long plate T20. The horizontal long plate T10 and the vertical long plate T20 extend perpendicular to a disassembly direction D1. The vertical long plate T20 is connected to the center of the horizontal long plate T10 and can be perpendicular to the horizontal long plate T10. In one embodiment, the horizontal long plate T10 of the support frame T1 can be used to support multiple decorative panels. The multiple decorative panels form part of the ceiling. In other words, the hanging device 1 is mounted on the ceiling via the support frame T1. In another embodiment, the hanging device 1 is mounted on the wall via the support frame T1.

[0029] The mounting bracket 1 includes a housing 10, a sliding structure 20, and a switching structure 30. The housing 10 may be the housing of an electronic device. The electronic device may be a wireless router or a projector, but is not limited thereto. The interior of the housing 10 may house electronic components such as chips, memory, and / or a motherboard, but is not limited thereto. The housing 10 includes a top plate 11, two slide rails 12, an elastic element 13, a first clamping element 14, and a connecting plate 15. The slide rails 12, the elastic element 13, and the first clamping element 14 are disposed on the top plate 11. Furthermore, the slide rails 12, the elastic element 13, the first clamping element 14, and the top plate 11 may be integrally formed.

[0030] In one embodiment, the slide rail 12, elastic element 13, first clamping element 14, and top plate 11 can be made of plastic and can be manufactured by injection molding. The hanger device 1 of this embodiment can be mainly composed of three main parts: housing 10, sliding structure 20, and switching structure 30. The housing 10, which integrates electronic devices, simplifies the assembly process and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0031] The top plate 11 includes an opening 111. The slide rail 12 may be elongated and extends along the disassembly direction D1. The slide rail 12 is adjacent to two opposite sides of the opening 111 and is parallel to each other. An elastic element 13 is located within the opening 111 and between the two slide rails 12. The elastic element 13 includes a spring arm 131 and a stop rib 132. The spring arm 131 is connected to one side of the opening 111 and is located within the opening 111. The spring arm 131 extends along an installation direction D2. In this embodiment, the installation direction D2 is opposite to the disassembly direction D1. The stop rib 132 is disposed on the upper surface of the spring arm 131 and extends perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1. In this embodiment, the stop rib 132 protrudes from the opening 111 and may be positioned between the two slide rails 12.

[0032] The first clamping element 14 is connected to the two slide rails 12. The first clamping element 14 may be a long strip structure and may extend perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1. The connecting plate 15 is connected to the two slide rails 12 and the first clamping element 14. The first clamping element 14 may be an L-shaped structure and forms a first clamping groove 141 between itself, the slide rails 12, and the connecting plate 15. When the hanger device 1 is installed on the support frame T1, the edge of the horizontal long plate T10 is located in the first clamping groove 141 and contacts the connecting plate 15.

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A perspective view of the sliding structure 20. The sliding structure 20 is movably disposed within two slide rails 12. The slide rails 12 can restrict the movement of the sliding structure 20 along the disassembly direction D1 or the installation direction D2. The sliding structure 20 includes a first base plate 21, a second clamping element 22, and a plurality of reverse protrusions (first protrusions) 23.

[0034] The two opposite sides of the first substrate 21 are movably disposed within the two slide rails 12 and contact the top plate 11. The first substrate 21 has a first insertion port 211, a guide groove 212, and two receiving grooves 213. The first insertion port 211 is formed on the upper surface of the first substrate 21, and the first insertion port 211 may be elongated and extends perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1. The guide groove 212 is formed on the lower surface of the first substrate 21. The guide groove 212 may be elongated and extends along the disassembly direction D1. The receiving grooves 213 are formed on the lower surface of the first substrate 21, and the guide groove 212 is located between the two receiving grooves 213. The lower surface of the first substrate 21 faces the switching structure 30 and the top plate 11. In this embodiment, the guide groove 212 connects the first insertion port 211 and the two receiving grooves 213. The depth of the guide groove 212 is greater than the depth of the receiving grooves 213. The depth is measured in the same direction perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1.

[0035] The second clamping element 22 is connected to the upper surface of the first substrate 21. The second clamping element 22 may be an elongated structure and may extend perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1. The second clamping element 22 may be an L-shaped structure and form a second clamping groove 221 between itself and the first substrate 21. In this embodiment, the height of the first clamping element 14 and the second clamping element 22 relative to the top plate 11 is greater than the height of the slide rail 12 relative to the top plate 11. When the hanger device 1 is installed on the support frame T1, the edge of the horizontal long plate T10 is located within the second clamping groove 221.

[0036] Reverse ribs 23 are disposed on the lower surface of the first substrate 21. In this embodiment, the reverse ribs 23 are disposed within the receiving grooves 213 of the first substrate 21. The reverse ribs 23 are elongated structures and extend perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1. In other words, the reverse ribs 23 are parallel to each other. Furthermore, the number of reverse ribs 23 in each receiving groove 213 is equal.

[0037] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A perspective view of the switching structure 30. The switching structure 30 is movably disposed on the first substrate 21. The switching structure 30 includes a second substrate 31, a plurality of forward ribs (second ribs) 32, a limiting element 33, and a baffle 34. The second substrate 31 is movably disposed within the guide groove 212 and contacts the top plate 11. In other words, the second substrate 31 is located between the first substrate 21 and the top plate 11. The second substrate 31 may be an elongated structure and extends along the disassembly direction D1. In this embodiment, the second substrate 31 is parallel to the first substrate 21. The second substrate 31 includes a second insertion port 311.

[0038] A forward-facing rib 32 is disposed on the lower surface of the second substrate 31. The forward-facing rib 32 may be an elongated structure and extends perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1. In other words, the forward-facing ribs 32 may be parallel to each other and arranged along the disassembly direction D1 on the lower surface of the second substrate 31. In this embodiment, a virtual plane is formed by the stop rib 132, the reverse rib 23, and the forward-facing rib 32, and the stop rib 132, the reverse rib 23, and the forward-facing rib 32 extend perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1.

[0039] A limiting element 33 is disposed on the upper surface of the second substrate 31. The limiting element 33 is adjacent to the second socket 311 and located within the first socket 211. In this embodiment, the limiting element 33 may be perpendicular to the second substrate 31. The limiting element 33 may be an elongated structure and extends perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1. A baffle 34 is disposed on the lower surface of the second substrate 31 and is adjacent to the second socket 311. In this embodiment, the limiting element 33 may be perpendicular to the second substrate 31. The limiting element 33 may be an elongated structure and extends perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1.

[0040] At Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the middle, the hanger device 1 is installed on the support frame T1, and the sliding structure 20 and the switching structure 30 are located in an installation position. The support frame T1 is fastened between the first clamping element 14 and the second clamping element 22, and the stop rib 132 stops the reverse protrusion rib 23 from moving along the disassembly direction D1, so as to prevent the sliding structure 20 from moving relative to the housing 10 along the disassembly direction D1.

[0041] like Figures 3 to 5As shown, when the horizontal long plate T10 is fastened between the first clamping element 14 and the second clamping element 22, the horizontal long plate T10 is located on the slide rail 12 and the connecting plate 15, and the vertical long plate T20 is located between the first clamping element 14 and the second clamping element 22.

[0042] In this embodiment, the stop rib 132 includes a main vertical surface 133 and a main inclined surface 134. The reverse convex rib 23 includes a first vertical surface 231 and a reverse inclined surface (first inclined surface) 232. The forward convex rib 32 includes a second vertical surface 321 and a forward inclined surface (second inclined surface) 322. When the sliding structure 20 is in an installation position, the reverse convex rib 23 and the forward convex rib 32 are arranged on the same straight line perpendicular to the disassembly direction D1. The stop rib 132 is close to the reverse convex rib 23 and the forward convex rib 32, and the main vertical surface 133 of the stop rib 132 faces the reverse convex rib (first convex rib) 23 and the forward inclined surface 322 of the forward convex rib 32.

[0043] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the hanger device 1, in which the sliding structure 20 is in the disassembly position. When the hanger device 1 is to be removed from the support frame T1, a tool A1 can be used to hook the sliding structure 20 and pull it along the disassembly direction D1, so that the second clamping element 22 is moved away from the support frame T1, and the hanger device 1 can be easily removed from the support frame T1.

[0044] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A sectional view of the BB section. Figures 8 to 9 This is a schematic diagram of an intermediate stage in the removal of the mounting bracket 1 from the support frame T1. Figure 7 As shown, the hanger device 1 is mounted on the support frame T1, and the sliding structure 20 and the switching structure 30 are located in the mounting position. In addition, the limiting element 33 is located on a first side of the first socket 211, which is adjacent to the first clamping element 14.

[0045] like Figure 8 As shown, the end of tool A1 is inserted into the first socket 211 and the second socket 311. Figure 5The tool A1 is pulled along the disassembly direction D1, and the baffle 34 is pulled to move the switching structure 30 to a switching position in the disassembly direction D1. In this embodiment, the end of the tool A1 is a U-shaped structure. During the process of the switching structure 30 moving to the switching position in the disassembly direction D1, the forward inclined surface 322 of the forward rib 32 of the switching structure 30 slides along the stop rib 132 and pushes the stop rib 132 downward to disengage the stop rib 132 from the reverse rib 23. At this time, the stop rib 132 allows the reverse rib 23 of the sliding structure 20 to move along the disassembly direction D1 through the stop rib 132. In addition, the limiting element 33 is located on a second side of the first insertion port 211 and abuts against the tool A1. The aforementioned second side is farther away from the first clamping element 14 than the first side.

[0046] like Figure 9 As shown, when tool A1 continues to move along the disassembly direction D1 to the disassembly position, the second clamping element 22 moves away from the support frame T1, allowing the hanger device 1 to be easily removed from the support frame T1. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a specific tool A1 is required to remove the hanger device 1 from the support frame T1, reducing the chance of losing the hanger device 1. In another embodiment, tool A1 can be integrated into the sliding structure 20 and the switching structure 30 to facilitate quick removal or installation of the hanger device 1 by the user.

[0047] like Figure 9 As shown, when the hanger device 1 is installed on the support frame T1, the tool A1 can move along the installation direction D2. At this time, the end of the tool A1 pushes the limiting element 33, so that the limiting element 33 moves from the second side of the first socket 211 to the first side. When the tool A1 continues to move along the installation direction D2, the forward inclined surface 322 of the reverse rib 23 and the forward rib 32 moves along the main inclined surface 134 of the stop rib 132, and pushes the stop rib 132 downward, thereby allowing the reverse rib 23 and the forward rib 32 to pass through the stop rib 132 to... Figure 7 The mounting position allows for easy installation of the hanger device 1 onto the support frame T1. Furthermore, since the limiting element 33 is located on the first side of the first socket 211, the tool A1 can be removed from the hanger device 1 via the first socket 211.

[0048] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the mounting bracket 1 installed on a support frame T1a of a different size. Figure 10 The dimensions of the support frame T1a and Figure 1The dimensions of the support frame T1 are different. In this embodiment, the width of the horizontal long plate T10a of the support frame T1a is greater than the width of the horizontal long plate T10 of the support frame T1. Since the sliding structure 20 has a plurality of parallel-arranged reverse convex ribs 23 and the switching structure 30 has a plurality of parallel-arranged forward convex ribs 32, the stop rib 132 can stop the corresponding reverse convex rib 23 to limit the movement of the sliding structure 20 relative to the housing 10, thereby allowing the hanger device 1 to be installed on support frames T1a of different sizes.

[0049] In summary, the hanging device of the present invention is mainly composed of three main parts: a housing, a sliding structure, and a switching structure, thus simplifying the assembly process and reducing manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the installation and disassembly steps can be completed simply by moving the sliding structure, reducing the difficulty for users in assembly or disassembly. Moreover, the present invention, through multiple parallel-arranged reverse and forward ribs, allows the hanging device to be installed on support frames of different sizes.

[0050] For those skilled in the art, other corresponding changes or adjustments can be made based on the creative scheme and concept of the present invention in combination with the actual needs generated, and such changes and adjustments should all fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hanging bracket device, characterized in that, include: A housing, comprising: One top plate; Two slide rails are installed on the top plate and extend in the disassembly direction; An elastic element is disposed on the aforementioned top plate and includes a stop rib; and A first clamping element is disposed on the aforementioned top plate; A sliding structure, including: A first substrate is movably disposed within the two slide rails, wherein the two slide rails restrict the sliding structure from moving along the disassembly direction or the installation direction, and the disassembly direction is opposite to the installation direction; A second clamping element is connected to an upper surface of the first substrate; and A first protruding rib is connected to a lower surface of the first substrate, wherein the lower surface faces the top plate; and A switching structure is movably disposed on the first substrate and located between the first substrate and the top plate, and includes a second protruding rib; When the sliding structure is in an installation position, a support frame is engaged between the first clamping element and the second clamping element. The stop rib is close to the first protruding rib and the second protruding rib, and the stop rib prevents the first protruding rib from moving along the disassembly direction, thereby prohibiting the sliding structure from moving relative to the housing along the disassembly direction. When the switching structure is moved relative to the top plate in the disassembly direction, the second rib pushes the stop rib downward away from the first rib, allowing the sliding structure to move relative to the housing in the disassembly direction.

2. The hanging bracket device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top plate includes an opening, the elastic element is located within the opening and between the slide rails, and the first clamping element is connected to the slide rails.

3. The hanging bracket device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the first clamping element and the second clamping element relative to the top plate is greater than the height of the slide rail relative to the top plate.

4. The hanging bracket device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned stop rib includes a main vertical surface and a main inclined surface; the aforementioned first protruding rib includes a first vertical surface and a first inclined surface; and the aforementioned second protruding rib includes a second vertical surface and a second inclined surface. When the sliding structure is in the above-mentioned installation position, the main vertical surface faces the first protruding rib and the second inclined surface.

5. The hanging bracket device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the sliding structure is in the installation position, a virtual plane passes through the stop rib, the first convex rib and the second convex rib. The first convex rib and the second convex rib are arranged perpendicular to the disassembly direction, and the stop rib, the first convex rib and the second convex rib extend perpendicular to the disassembly direction.

6. The hanging bracket device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first substrate includes a guide groove and a receiving groove communicating with the guide groove. The switching structure includes a second substrate, which is movably disposed in the guide groove. The first protruding rib is disposed in the receiving groove, and the second protruding rib is disposed on a lower surface of the second substrate.

7. The hanging bracket device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first substrate includes a first socket, and the switching structure includes a limiting element disposed on the second substrate and located within the first socket.

8. The hanging bracket device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The second substrate includes a second socket, and the switching structure includes a baffle disposed on the lower surface of the second substrate and adjacent to the second socket. When a tool pushes the baffle through the first and second ports, the switching structure moves toward the disassembly direction.

9. The hanging bracket device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned support frame includes a horizontal long plate and a vertical long plate connected to the center of the horizontal long plate, wherein the horizontal long plate and the vertical long plate extend perpendicular to the disassembly direction. When the horizontal long plate is engaged between the first clamping element and the second clamping element, the horizontal long plate is located on the slide rail, and the vertical long plate is located between the first clamping element and the second clamping element.

10. The hanging bracket device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned housing is the housing of an electronic device, and the aforementioned support frame is a T-shaped structure and is mounted on a ceiling.

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