A direct mount clip assembly, device and method

Abstract

This invention discloses a direct-insertion mounting clip assembly, device, and method. The direct-insertion mounting clip assembly includes a main body with a direct-insertion clip connected to it; a base for fastening onto the main body; and a movable retaining plate slidably disposed on the base to cooperate with the direct-insertion clip for installation and removal in a direction perpendicular to the base. The device includes the direct-insertion mounting clip assembly. This invention enables convenient direct-insertion assembly and disassembly between the main body and the base. It ensures smooth insertion and avoids shaking or even damage to the connectors on the main body and base due to the insertion angle, while also reducing installation space, thus possessing good practical value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a snap-fit ​​assembly and device, and more particularly to a direct-insertion snap-fit ​​assembly, device, and method. Background Technology

[0002] In electronic devices such as frequency converters or servo drives, to facilitate disassembly, wiring, and later maintenance, designers may consider splitting the overall structure into two parts: the main body and the base. The two parts are electrically connected by connectors. The base is fixed to the cabinet or equipment mounting plate with fixing screws, while the main body and the base are usually connected by a structure that facilitates disassembly and assembly, such as movable clips. If the machine needs to be disassembled or maintained later, only the main body needs to be disassembled.

[0003] Utility model patent application number CN202022558020.4 discloses an electrical connector assembly, wherein the electrical connector assembly is connected to a second set of conductive terminals of an adjacent electronic module via a first set of conductive terminals, and is also connected to another adjacent electronic module via the second set of conductive terminals. The electronic device disclosed in this utility model is relatively large in weight and size, requiring both hands for assembly and disassembly. Because the connection between the main body and the base is generally achieved by one end being snapped together and the other end being secured with a movable clip, the main body needs to be tilted at an angle during installation. It is then snapped onto one end of the base using the fixed snap-fit ​​point. The main body is then rotated and pressed around this snap-fit ​​point, causing the movable clip on the other end of the main body to be pressed and engaged with the slot on the other end of the base. This process completes the connection between the main body and the base, thus completing the installation. When disassembling the main body, the movable clip is pressed down to loosen it. Simultaneously, the main body is rotated outwards around the snap-fit ​​point, causing one end of the movable clip to be pulled out, which in turn separates the connector from the base, completing the disassembly. Therefore, this method has the following disadvantages: 1. Because the main body needs to be tilted and rotated, there is an angle between the connectors during this process, resulting in an uneven connection and potentially causing the connectors to wobble or even be damaged; 2. The tilting and rotation of the main body requires more installation space, which limits its application on-site. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of the aforementioned technologies, this invention provides a direct-insertion mounting buckle assembly, device, and method.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a direct-insertion mounting buckle assembly, comprising:

[0006] The main body is connected with a straight-insertion buckle;

[0007] The base is used to attach it to the main body;

[0008] Additionally, a movable latch is slidably mounted on the base to facilitate installation and removal in a direction perpendicular to the base, using a direct-insertion buckle.

[0009] Furthermore, an elastic element is provided between the movable plate and the base to allow the movable plate to spring back linearly, with the movable end of the elastic element abutting against a spring groove opened on the base.

[0010] Furthermore, the straight-insertion buckle is provided with a stop groove;

[0011] The movable plate is equipped with a stop buckle that engages with the stop slot after sliding.

[0012] Furthermore, during installation, the straight-insertion buckle is inserted perpendicularly to the base. After the straight-insertion buckle presses against the locking interface of the movable plate and reaches the locking height of the straight-insertion buckle, the movable plate springs back, and the locking interface engages with the straight-insertion buckle.

[0013] Furthermore, the distance L1 from which the stop buckle slides to the stop buckle groove is greater than the engagement height of the straight-insertion buckle.

[0014] Furthermore, limit buckles are installed on the activity card plate;

[0015] The base is provided with a limiting groove to restrict the distance the movable card plate slides on the base;

[0016] The maximum downward sliding distance L2 of the limit buckle is greater than the distance L1 from which the stop buckle slides to the stop groove.

[0017] Furthermore, the end of the movable plate has a manual button. When the manual button is pressed, the movable plate and the manual button slide along the groove of the base.

[0018] Furthermore, during disassembly, pressing the manual button causes the limit buckle of the movable plate to abut against the limit groove of the base. Releasing the manual button causes the movable plate to spring back, and the stop buckle engages in the stop groove of the straight-insertion buckle.

[0019] An electronic device comprising a plug-in mounting clip assembly.

[0020] A method for inserting and disassembling a direct-insertion mounting clip assembly, the method including an installation method and a disassembly method;

[0021] The installation method is as follows: the straight-insertion buckle on the main body is inserted vertically from the front of the base, passing through the buckle seat and the locking interface of the movable locking plate. The inclined surface at the front of the straight-insertion buckle presses down the lower edge of the locking interface of the movable locking plate, causing the movable locking plate to slide down under pressure. As the straight-insertion buckle continues to move forward, the stop buckle on the movable locking plate is pressed against the top of the stop groove, and its elastic arm bends under force. When the engagement surface of the straight-insertion buckle just exceeds the thickness of the locking interface of the movable locking plate, the movable locking plate slides upward and springs back due to the elastic force of the elastic element, locking the straight-insertion buckle, thereby fixing the main body to the base. The stop buckle on the movable locking plate also slides upward and then separates from the top of the straight-insertion buckle. Its elastic arm is no longer under force and returns to its original straight shape. During this process, the connector between the main body and the base is also connected and electrically connected, completing the installation work.

[0022] The disassembly method is as follows: Press down the manual button on the top of the movable plate by hand. The movable plate slides down under pressure, and the stop buckle on the movable plate is held in place by the top of the stop groove. The elastic arm bends under force. When the sliding distance exceeds L1, the stop buckle straightens back to its original shape due to the rebound force of its own elastic arm and gets stuck in the stop groove on the straight-insertion buckle. After the movable plate continues to slide down to the maximum distance L2, it stops because the limit buckle on the movable plate abuts against the lower edge of the limit groove of the base. At this time, release the hand, and the movable plate slides back up under the elastic force of the elastic element. However, since the stop buckle is stuck in the stop groove of the straight-insertion buckle, the lower edge of the snap-fit ​​interface of the straight-insertion buckle and the movable plate have been separated.

[0023] Hold the main body with both hands and pull it out vertically. When the distance pulled out is greater than the engagement height of the stop buckle, the stop buckle separates from the stop slot, and the movable plate is pushed up by the elastic element and slides back to its original position. The main body has also completed the action of disassembling from the base.

[0024] This invention discloses a direct-insertion mounting buckle assembly, device, and method, enabling convenient direct-insertion assembly and disassembly between the main body and the base. This not only ensures smooth insertion and avoids wobbling or even damage to the connectors on the main body and base due to the insertion angle, but also reduces installation space, demonstrating significant practical value. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the direct-insertion buckle structure of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a front view of the base of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the base of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure before the card insertion interface of the direct-insertion snap-on type.

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional perspective diagram.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram illustrating the initial process of a direct-insertion snap-on card insertion interface.

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A three-dimensional perspective diagram.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram illustrating the intermediate process of inserting a card into a direct-insertion snap-on interface.

[0034] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A three-dimensional perspective diagram.

[0035] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram illustrating the process of inserting a card into a direct-insertion snap-on interface.

[0036] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A three-dimensional perspective diagram.

[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the card is inserted into the snap-fit ​​interface.

[0038] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A three-dimensional perspective diagram.

[0039] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the direct-insertion buckle is detached from the card interface.

[0040] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A three-dimensional perspective diagram.

[0041] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of the initial process for disassembling the direct-insertion buckle.

[0042] Figure 18 for Figure 17 A three-dimensional perspective diagram.

[0043] Figure 19 This is a structural diagram illustrating the intermediate process of disassembling a straight-insertion buckle.

[0044] Figure 20 for Figure 19 A three-dimensional perspective diagram.

[0045] Figure 21This is a structural diagram illustrating the final process of disassembling a straight-insertion buckle.

[0046] Figure 22 for Figure 21 A three-dimensional perspective diagram.

[0047] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Straight-insertion buckle; 3. Base; 4. Stop groove; 5. Buckle seat; 6. Limit groove; 7. Movable plate; 8. Spring groove; 9. Elastic element; 10. Card interface; 11. Manual button; 12. Stop buckle; 13. Limit buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0049] like Figure 1 The shown plug-in mounting buckle assembly includes a main body 1, a plug-in buckle 2 connected to the main body 1, a base 3 fastened to the main body 1, and a movable plate 7 slidably disposed on the base 3 to cooperate with the plug-in buckle 2 to complete the snap-fit.

[0050] The direct-insertion buckle 2 is located on the back of the main body 1, that is, on the surface of the main body 1 opposite to the base 3, such as... Figure 2 The buckle engagement height of the insert buckle 2 is defined as S1. The insert buckle 2 can have one or more buckles, and at least one insert buckle 2 is also provided with a stop groove 4. In this embodiment, the insert buckle 2 has one buckle, and one of the insert buckles is also provided with a stop groove; the number of stop grooves is two.

[0051] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a buckle seat 5 is provided on the surface of the base 3 opposite to the main body, which is used to guide the straight-insertion buckle to pass back and forth along a straight line through the buckle seat 5. The number and position of the buckle seats 5 correspond to the straight-insertion buckle. In this embodiment, two buckle seats 5 are provided. A limiting groove 6 is provided on the base 3. The limiting groove 6 is used to limit the sliding distance of the movable plate 7 on the base 3. There are one or more limiting grooves 6. A spring groove 8 is also provided inside the base 3. The spring groove 8 is used to press against the movable end of the elastic element 9 on the movable plate 7 to realize the upward sliding spring action of the movable plate 7. There are one or more movable plates 7.

[0052] The movable card plate 7 is slidably disposed inside the base 3. After assembly, it can slide in a straight line along the vertical or horizontal direction of the base 3. In this embodiment, the sliding method is adopted. It should be understood that the base 3 is provided with a sliding groove to achieve the sliding. The movable card plate 7 is provided with a card interface 10 corresponding to the straight plug buckle 2. The number and position of the card interface 10 are consistent with the straight plug buckle 2. In this embodiment, two card interfaces 10 are provided.

[0053] The elastic element 9 is located on the movable plate 7, and the movable end of the elastic element 9 rests on the lower edge of the spring groove 8; therefore, under the elastic force of the elastic element 9, the movable plate 7 always has an upward thrust; the number of elastic elements 9 is consistent with the number of spring grooves 8, and in this embodiment, one spring groove 8 and one elastic element 9 are provided.

[0054] The top of the movable plate 7 has a manual button 11. When the manual button 11 is pressed by hand, the movable plate 7 and the manual button 11 slide down along the slide groove of the base 3 at the same time. After releasing the hand, the movable plate 7 slides back to its original position under the elastic force of the elastic element 9.

[0055] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the movable plate 7 is also equipped with stop latches 12 corresponding to the stop slots 4. The number of stop latches 12 is the same as the number of stop slots 4, and the stop latches 12 are elastic arms. When the movable plate 7 is pressed down and slides, the stop latches 12 also slide down together. The distance from which the stop latches 12 slides to the stop slots 4 is defined as L1. That is, when the movable plate 7 slides down a distance of L1, the stop latches 12 will lock onto the stop slots 4. The condition is that L1 > S1.

[0056] The movable card plate 7 is also provided with limit buckles 13. The number of limit buckles 13 is the same as the limit grooves 6 mentioned above. In this embodiment, two limit grooves 6 are provided. Their function is to limit the maximum distance that the movable card plate 7 slides down along the base 3. The maximum sliding distance of the limit buckle 13 is defined as L2, and the condition is that L2>L1.

[0057] like Figure 5-14 As shown, when the main body 1 is installed, the straight-insertion buckle 2 on the main body 1 is inserted vertically from the front of the base 3, passing through the buckle seat 5 of the base 3 and the card interface 10 of the movable card plate 7. The inclined surface at the front of the straight-insertion buckle 2 presses down the lower edge of the card interface 10 of the movable card plate 7, and the movable card plate 7 slides down under pressure. The maximum distance that the movable card plate 7 slides down is the buckling height S1 of the straight-insertion buckle 2. As the straight-insertion buckle 2 continues to move forward, the stop buckle 12 on the movable card plate 7 is pushed up by the top of the stop slot 4, and its elastic arm bends under force. When the engaging surface of the straight-insertion buckle 2 just exceeds the thickness of the interface 10 of the movable plate 7, the movable plate 7 slides upward and springs back due to the elastic force of the elastic element 9, locking the straight-insertion buckle 2, thereby fixing the main body 1 to the base 3; at the same time, the stop buckle 12 on the movable plate 7 also slides upward and then separates from the top of the straight-insertion buckle 2, its elastic arm is no longer under force and returns to its original straight shape; during this process, the connector between the main body 1 and the base 3 also completes the insertion and realizes the electrical connection, completing the installation work.

[0058] It should be noted that during the above installation process, the maximum distance that the movable plate 7 slides down is only the engagement height S1 of the straight-insertion buckle 2, which is less than the distance L1 from the stop buckle 12 to the stop groove 4. Therefore, when the main body 1 is installed, the stop buckle 12 cannot engage the stop groove 4. Thus, when the engagement surface of the straight-insertion buckle 2 just exceeds the thickness of the card interface 10, the movable plate 7 slides back due to the elastic force of the elastic element 9, thereby locking the straight-insertion buckle 2.

[0059] like Figure 15-22 As shown, when disassembling the main body 1, first press down the manual button on the top of the movable plate 7. The movable plate 7 slides down under pressure, and the stop buckle 12 on the movable plate 7 is held in place by the top of the stop groove 4. The elastic arm bends under force. When the sliding distance exceeds L1, the stop buckle 12 straightens back to its original shape due to the rebound force of its own elastic arm and gets stuck in the stop groove 4 on the straight-insertion buckle 2. After the movable plate 7 continues to slide down to the maximum distance L2, it stops because the limit buckle 13 on the movable plate 7 abuts against the lower edge of the limit groove 6 of the base 3. At this time, release the hand, and the movable plate 7 slides back up under the elastic force of the elastic element 9. However, since the stop buckle 12 is stuck in the stop groove 4 of the straight-insertion buckle 2, the sliding distance of the movable plate 7 changes from L2 to L1, and it stops sliding back up. At this time, since L1>S1, the straight-insertion buckle 2 and the lower edge of the card interface 10 of the movable plate 7 have separated.

[0060] After the above actions are completed, hold the main body 1 with both hands and pull it out vertically. When the pulling distance is greater than the locking height of the stop buckle 12, the stop buckle 12 separates from the stop slot 4, and the movable plate 7 is pushed up by the elastic member 9 and slides back to its original position. The main body 1 has also completed the action of disassembling from the base 3.

[0061] When disassembling the main body 1, first press down the button with your hand to separate the straight-insertion buckle 2 from the lower edge of the interface 10 of the movable plate 7. Then, by using the locking action of the stop buckle 12 on the movable plate 7 and the stop slot 4 of the straight-insertion buckle 2, the movable plate 7 stops sliding back to its original position, freeing up the hand that was pressing down. Thus, the main body 1 of the electronic device can be vertically disassembled from the base 3 using both hands.

[0062] This invention discloses a direct-insertion mounting clip assembly, enabling convenient direct-insertion assembly and disassembly between the main body and the base. This not only ensures smooth insertion and avoids wobbling or even damage to the connectors on the main body and base due to the insertion angle, but also reduces installation space, thus possessing significant practical value.

[0063] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. Any modifications made based on this inventive concept, such as adding a base cover plate to the back of the base or setting the stop groove on the straight-insertion buckle on a protruding structure similar to the straight-insertion buckle, are all within the scope of protection of this patent.

Claims

1. A direct-insertion mounting buckle assembly, characterized in that, include: The main body (1) is connected to a straight-insertion buckle (2); The base (3) is used to fasten onto the main body (1); In addition, a movable plate (7) is slidably provided on the base (3) to cooperate with the straight-insertion buckle (2) to complete the installation and removal in the direction perpendicular to the base (3); The straight-insertion buckle (2) is provided with a stop groove (4); The movable plate (7) is provided with a stop buckle (12) that engages with the stop groove (4) after sliding. During installation, the straight-insertion buckle (2) is inserted perpendicularly to the base (3). After the straight-insertion buckle (2) presses the card interface (10) of the movable card plate (7) and reaches the buckling height of the straight-insertion buckle (2), the movable card plate (7) springs back, and the card interface (10) engages with the straight-insertion buckle (2). The distance L1 from which the stop buckle (12) slides to the stop groove (4) is greater than the buckling height of the straight-insertion buckle (2); The movable card plate (7) is provided with a limit buckle (13); The base (3) is provided with a limiting groove (6) for limiting the distance that the movable card plate (7) slides on the base (3); The maximum downward sliding distance L2 of the limit buckle (13) is greater than the distance L1 from when the stop buckle (12) slides into the stop groove (4).

2. The direct-insertion mounting buckle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic element (9) is provided between the movable plate (7) and the base (3) to allow the movable plate (7) to rebound linearly. The movable end of the elastic element (9) rests against the spring groove (8) opened on the base (3).

3. The direct-insertion mounting buckle assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the movable plate (7) has a manual button (11). When the manual button (11) is pressed, the movable plate (7) and the manual button (11) slide along the groove of the base (3).

4. The direct-insertion mounting buckle assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: When disassembling, press the manual button (11), the limit buckle (13) of the movable plate (7) abuts against the limit groove (6) of the base (3), and after releasing the manual button (11), the movable plate (7) springs back, and the stop buckle (12) is engaged in the stop groove (4) of the straight plug buckle (2).

5. An electronic device, characterized in that: It includes the direct-insertion mounting clip assembly as described in any one of claims 1-4.

6. A method for inserting and disassembling a direct-insertion mounting clip assembly as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The insertion and disassembly method includes an installation method and a disassembly method; The installation method is as follows: the straight-insertion buckle (2) on the main body (1) is vertically inserted from the front of the base (3), passing through the buckle seat (5) of the base (3) and the card interface (10) of the movable card plate (7). The inclined surface of the straight-insertion buckle (2) presses down the lower edge of the card interface (10) of the movable card plate (7), and the movable card plate (7) slides down under pressure. The straight-insertion buckle (2) continues to move forward, and the stop buckle (12) on the movable card plate (7) is pressed against the top of the stop slot (4), and its elastic arm bends under force. When the straight-insertion buckle (2) is fastened... When the mating surface just exceeds the thickness of the interface (10) of the movable plate (7), the movable plate (7) slides up and springs back due to the elastic force of the elastic element (9), locking the straight-insertion buckle (2), thereby fixing the main body (1) to the base (3); the stop buckle (12) on the movable plate (7) also slides up and then separates from the top of the straight-insertion buckle (2), its elastic arm is no longer under force, and returns to its original shape and straightens; during this process, the connector between the main body (1) and the base (3) is also connected and electrically connected, completing the installation work; The disassembly method is as follows: press down the manual button (11) on the top of the movable plate (7) by hand. The movable plate (7) slides down under pressure. The stop buckle (12) on the movable plate (7) is held in place by the top of the stop groove (4). The elastic arm bends under force. When the sliding distance exceeds L1, the stop buckle (12) straightens back to its original shape due to the rebound force of its own elastic arm and is locked in the stop groove (4) on the straight-insertion buckle (2). (7) After continuing to slide down to the maximum distance L2, the limit buckle (13) on the movable plate (7) stops because it abuts against the lower edge of the limit groove (6) of the base (3). At this time, release your hand and the movable plate (7) slides back up due to the elastic force of the elastic element (9). However, because the stop buckle (12) is stuck in the stop groove (4) of the straight plug buckle (2), the lower edge of the buckle interface (10) of the straight plug buckle (2) and the movable plate (7) has been separated. Hold the main body (1) with both hands and pull it out vertically. When the distance pulled out is greater than the engagement height of the stop buckle (12), the stop buckle (12) separates from the stop slot (4), and the movable plate (7) is pushed up by the elastic element (9) and slides back to its original position. The main body (1) also completes the action of disassembling from the base (3).

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