Clamping module and electronic device support

Abstract

The application provides a clamping module and an electronic equipment support, the clamping module comprises clamping assemblies, a movable piece, a fixed piece, a mounting seat and an eccentric wheel, the clamping assemblies are provided in two, the movable piece is fixedly connected with one of the clamping assemblies, the fixed piece is fixedly connected with the other clamping assembly, the fixed piece is movably connected with the movable piece, the mounting seat is fixedly connected with the fixed piece, the eccentric wheel is rotatably connected with the mounting seat, the eccentric wheel has a circular arc surface, and the center of the circular arc surface is arranged at intervals with the rotation axis of the eccentric wheel; the eccentric wheel can abut against the outer surface of the movable piece, so that the movable piece is fixed; the electronic equipment support comprises a supporting arm and the clamping module, the top end of the supporting arm is connected with the clamping module, and the bottom end of the supporting arm is connected with a table. The clamping module of the application fixes the relative positions of the two clamping assemblies by means of the eccentric wheel, and the flexibility and convenience of adjusting the relative positions of the two clamping assemblies are higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bracket technology, and more particularly to a clamping module and an electronic device bracket. Background Technology

[0002] To position electronic devices at a suitable viewing angle or location, users typically mount them on a stand. Some stands include two clamping blocks, one of which is movable relative to the other, and both blocks work together to hold the electronic device. To improve the stability of the stand in holding the device, locking mechanisms such as screws or pins are usually included to secure the relative positions of the two clamping blocks. However, in existing technology, securing the relative positions of the two clamping blocks using locking mechanisms is rather cumbersome. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a clamping module that uses an eccentric wheel to fix the relative position of two clamping components, and is highly convenient to operate.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an electronic device bracket including the above-mentioned clamping module.

[0005] A clamping module according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: two clamping assemblies; a movable member fixedly connected to one of the clamping assemblies; a fixed member fixedly connected to the other clamping assembly, the fixed member being movably connected to the movable member; a mounting base fixedly connected to the fixed member; and an eccentric wheel rotatably connected to the mounting base. The eccentric wheel has an arcuate surface, the center of which is spaced apart from the axis of rotation of the eccentric wheel. The eccentric wheel is rotatable relative to the mounting base, thereby switching between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the eccentric wheel is in the locked position, the arcuate surface abuts against the outer surface of the movable member, thereby hindering the movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member. When the eccentric wheel is in the unlocked position, the arcuate surface is spaced apart from the movable member, and the movable member is rotatable relative to the fixed member to change the distance between the two clamping assemblies.

[0006] The clamping module according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention has at least the following advantages: the clamping module of the present invention locks the movable part by pressing it with an eccentric wheel, thereby fixing the relative position of the two clamping components. Compared with the prior art, this method of fixing the relative position of the two clamping components can improve the flexibility and convenience of adjusting the relative position of the two clamping components.

[0007] For example, in the prior art, multiple spaced holes are provided in the movable part, and a locking element, such as a screw or pin, is installed on the fixed part. The user can insert the locking element into a certain hole to fix the movable part relative to the fixed part. Moreover, inserting the locking element into different holes can change the position of the movable part relative to the fixed part. Another example is that in the prior art, the end face of a screw mounted on the fixed part is used to directly press against the side of the movable part, thereby fixing the movable part relative to the fixed part.

[0008] In comparison, the clamping module of this invention does not require holes for screws or pins to be inserted on the outer surface of the moving part. The relative position of the two clamping components can be steplessly adjusted, offering high flexibility in adjustment. Furthermore, since the adjustment process mainly involves rotating the eccentric wheel, no screwdriver is needed to tighten screws when adjusting the clamping module, further enhancing the ease of adjusting the relative position of the two clamping components. In addition, when the eccentric wheel switches between the locked and unlocked positions, the change in the degree of pressure exerted by the eccentric wheel on the moving part is relatively gentle, which improves the user's feel when adjusting the eccentric wheel.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least two of the fixed member, the movable member, and the eccentric wheel are provided. Each movable member is movably connected to one of the fixed members, and each eccentric wheel is used to abut against one of the movable members. The clamping module further includes an adjusting member. The eccentric wheel includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The arc surface is located at the first end. The first end is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the second end is connected to the adjusting member. All the eccentric wheels are connected to the adjusting member. The adjusting member is movably connected to the mounting base, and the adjusting member can move relative to the mounting base to drive the eccentric wheel to rotate.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping module further includes an adjusting member, which is movably connected to the mounting base. The eccentric wheel includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The arc surface is located at the first end. The first end is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the second end is connected to the adjusting member. The adjusting member is movable relative to the mounting base, thereby driving the eccentric wheel to rotate. The mounting base has a mounting cavity, the eccentric wheel is located in the mounting cavity, a part of the adjusting member is located in the mounting cavity, and the other part of the adjusting member is located outside the mounting cavity.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adjusting member has a receiving groove, and the second end is disposed in the receiving groove. When the adjusting member moves relative to the mounting base, the receiving groove abuts against the second end, thereby driving the eccentric wheel to rotate.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adjusting member has a locking end and an unlocking end opposite to each other; when the eccentric wheel is in the locked position, the unlocking end is located outside the mounting cavity, and at least a portion of the locking end is located in the mounting cavity; when the eccentric wheel is in the unlocked position, at least a portion of the unlocking end is located in the mounting cavity, and the locking end is located outside the mounting cavity.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adjusting member is movable relative to the mounting base in a locking direction to move the eccentric wheel from the unlocked position to the locked position; the adjusting member is movable relative to the mounting base in an unlocking direction to move the eccentric wheel from the locked position to the unlocked position, the locking direction and the unlocking direction being opposite; the adjusting member includes a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, the mounting base includes a first blocking portion and a second blocking portion; when the eccentric wheel is in the locked position, the first limiting portion abuts against the first blocking portion, thereby preventing the adjusting member from moving in the locking direction; when the eccentric wheel is in the unlocked position, the second limiting portion abuts against the second blocking portion, thereby preventing the adjusting member from moving in the unlocking direction.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the movable member is slidably disposed inside the fixed member, the fixed member having a clearance hole, and when the eccentric wheel is in the locked position, the arcuate surface passes through the clearance hole.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, two clamping assemblies are spaced apart along a first direction and are capable of clamping an electronic device along the first direction. Each clamping assembly includes: a first clamping block; a second clamping block movably connected to the second clamping block, wherein the first clamping block and the second clamping block are capable of clamping the electronic device along a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction; and an elastic member, both ends of which are respectively connected to the first clamping block and the second clamping block, wherein the elastic force of the elastic member is used to drive the second clamping block to move along a direction closer to the first clamping block.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting base is provided with four connecting holes, which are arranged in two rows and two columns. The distance between two connecting holes in the same row is D, and the distance between two connecting holes in the same column is also D. D is one of 50mm, 75mm, 100mm and 200mm.

[0017] An electronic device bracket according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes: a clamping module as described in the first aspect embodiment; a support arm, the top end of which is connected to the mounting base, and the bottom end of which is used to connect to a mounting member.

[0018] The electronic device bracket according to a second aspect of the present invention has at least the following advantages: it can clamp electronic devices and set them on a mounting component (which may be a table, cabinet, table screen, wall, etc.); since the relative positions of the two clamping components are adjustable, the electronic device bracket can be used for electronic devices of different sizes, and the adjustment of the relative positions of the two clamping components of the electronic device bracket is relatively convenient.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a clamping module in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the clamping module in the middle;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Front view of the eccentric wheel in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the adjusting components;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The state of the clamping module when its eccentric wheel is in the unlocked position;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The state of the clamping module when its eccentric wheel is in the locked position;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 2 Exploded view of the clamping assembly in the middle;

[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the clamping component in the middle;

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connecting plate from another angle;

[0031] Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device bracket with an electronic device already installed in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 100-Clamping module, 101-Clamping assembly, 102-Fixed component, 103-Moving component, 104-Mounting base, 105-First clamping block, 106-Second clamping block, 107-Connecting plate, 108-Box body, 109-Adjusting component, 110-Eccentric wheel;

[0034] 201 - First end, 202 - Second end, 203 - Arc surface, 204 - First through hole;

[0035] 301-Main body, 302-Receiving groove, 303-First limiting part, 304-Second limiting part, 305-Locking pattern, 306-Unlocking pattern, 307-Locking end, 308-Unlocking end;

[0036] 401-Mounting cavity, 402-First blocking part, 403-Second blocking part, 404-Rotating shaft, 405-Allowing hole, 406-Second through hole;

[0037] 501-First screw, 502-Cover, 503-Baffle, 504-Elastic element, 505-Connecting hole, 506-Clamping part, 507-Sliding part, 508-Second groove, 509-Second screw, 510-Seat, 511-First groove, 512-Sleeve part, 513-Abutting surface;

[0038] 600 - Electronic device bracket, 601 - Support arm, 602 - Electronic device. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0041] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0042] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0043] Figure 1 A clamping module 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the clamping module 100. (Refer to...) Figure 2 The clamping module 100 includes a clamping assembly 101, a movable part 103, a fixed part 102, a mounting base 104, and an eccentric wheel 110.

[0044] Two clamping components 101 are provided, and the two clamping components 101 can jointly clamp the electronic device 602. The electronic device 602 can be a monitor, mobile phone, tablet computer, etc. Figure 1 For example, two clamping components 101 are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and correspondingly, the two clamping components 101 can clamp the electronic device 602 in the vertical direction. Figure 1 As shown, one clamping assembly 101 is connected to the movable member 103, and the other clamping assembly 101 is connected to the fixed member 102. Furthermore, the movable member 103 is movably connected to the fixed member 102. The movable member 103 is movable relative to the fixed member 102, thereby causing one clamping assembly 101 to move relative to the other clamping assembly 101, thus bringing the two clamping assemblies 101 closer together or further apart. Since the distance between the two clamping assemblies 101 is adjustable, this clamping module 100 can be used to clamp electronic devices 602 of different sizes. Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the connection between the fixed member 102 and the movable member 103 is a sliding connection. More specifically, both the fixed member 102 and the movable member 103 are circular tubes, and the fixed member 102 is a hollow tube. A portion of the movable member 103 is slidably inserted inside the fixed member 102, and the movable member 103 can slide up and down relative to the fixed member 102. The distance between the two clamping assemblies 101 in the vertical direction is adjustable. However, it should be noted that in some embodiments, the connection between the movable member 103 and the fixed member 102 can also be a rotational connection, as long as the distance between the two clamping assemblies 101 can change when the movable member 103 moves relative to the fixed member 102.

[0045] Mounting base 104 is fixedly connected to fastener 102. For example, please combine... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The mounting base 104 includes a housing 108 and a connecting plate 107. The flange of the connecting plate 107 surrounds the outside of the fixing member 102. The connecting plate 107 is welded to the fixing member 102. The housing 108 and the connecting plate 107 are fixed together by screws. The eccentric wheel 110 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 104. For example, the rear side of the housing 108 is open. The connecting plate 107 covers the rear opening of the housing 108 (the rear opening is not specifically shown) and forms a mounting cavity 401. The eccentric wheel 110 can be accommodated in the mounting cavity 401. The state of the eccentric wheel 110 in the mounting cavity 401 can be referred to Figure 5 .like Figure 5 As shown, the clamping module 100 also includes a rotating shaft 404, which passes through an eccentric wheel 110 and is connected to the housing 108. The eccentric wheel 110 rotates around the rotating shaft 404. The rotating shaft 404 can be a screw, pin, or other parts, or it can be a cylindrical protrusion of the housing 108 itself.

[0046] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 The eccentric wheel 110 in the middle, and Figure 3 This is a front view of the eccentric wheel 110. The outer surface of the eccentric wheel 110 includes an arc surface 203, the center of which is spaced apart from the rotation axis of the eccentric wheel 110. Figure 3 As shown, the eccentric wheel 110 has a first through hole 204 through which the rotating shaft 404 passes. The central axis of the first through hole 204 is the rotation axis of the eccentric wheel 110. The central axis of the through hole is perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Figure 3 Extending in the direction of the paper, in Figure 3 In the diagram, the central axis of the first through hole 204 (i.e., the rotation axis of the eccentric wheel 110) corresponds to point O. The center of the arc surface 203 corresponds to... Figure 3 Point P in the diagram is set at an interval from point O. Figure 3In this embodiment, the central angle corresponding to the arc surface 203 is 180°, but in other embodiments, the central angle corresponding to the arc surface 203 can also be set to other angles.

[0047] The eccentric wheel 110 can rotate relative to the mounting base 104, thereby switching between a locked position and an unlocked position. Figure 6 In the middle, the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked position; Figure 5 In the middle, the eccentric wheel 110 is in the unlocked position. (Refer to...) Figure 6 When the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked position, the arc surface 203 abuts against the movable member 103 (for example, the arc surface 203 directly abuts against the outer surface of the movable member 103). The arc surface 203 presses against the movable member 103, and the frictional force applied by the arc surface 203 to the movable member 103 hinders the movement of the movable member 103 relative to the fixed member 102, thereby fixing the movable member 103 relative to the fixed member 102. (Refer to...) Figure 5 When the eccentric wheel 110 is in the unlocked position, the arc surface 203 and the outer surface of the movable part 103 are spaced apart. At this time, the movable part 103 can move relative to the fixed part 102, thereby changing the distance between the two clamping components 101.

[0048] The user's operation of using the clamping module 100 to clamp the electronic device 602 is roughly as follows. First, the user rotates the eccentric wheel 110 to the unlocked position (e.g., Figure 5 (as shown in the image), then pull one of the clamping components 101 to adjust the distance between the two clamping components 101 so that the clamping component 101 clamps the electronic device 602; next, the user rotates the eccentric wheel 110 to the locked position (as shown in the image). Figure 6 (as shown in the figure), thereby fixing the relative positions of the two clamping components 101.

[0049] Conversely, when the user needs to remove the electronic device 602 from the clamping module 100, the user can rotate the eccentric wheel 110 to the unlocked position, and then pull one of the clamping components 101 to increase the distance between the two clamping components 101, thereby releasing the clamping of the electronic device 602 by the two clamping components 101; finally, the user can remove the electronic device 602.

[0050] The clamping module 100 of the present invention locks the movable part 103 by pressing it with an eccentric wheel 110, thereby fixing the relative position of the two clamping components 101. Compared with the prior art, this method of fixing the relative position of the two clamping components 101 can improve the flexibility and convenience of adjusting the relative position of the two clamping components 101.

[0051] For example, in the prior art, multiple spaced holes are provided in the movable part, and a locking element, such as a screw or pin, is installed on the fixed part. The user can insert the locking element into a certain hole to fix the movable part relative to the fixed part. Moreover, inserting the locking element into different holes can change the position of the movable part relative to the fixed part. Another example is that in the prior art, the end face of a screw mounted on the fixed part is used to directly press against the side of the movable part, thereby fixing the movable part relative to the fixed part.

[0052] In comparison, the clamping module 100 of the present invention does not require several holes for screw or pin insertion on the outer surface of the movable part 103. The relative position of the two clamping components 101 can be infinitely adjusted, and the adjustment of the relative position of the two clamping components 101 is highly flexible. Moreover, since the adjustment process mainly involves rotating the eccentric wheel 110, it is not necessary to use a screwdriver to tighten screws when adjusting the clamping module 100, making the adjustment of the relative position of the two clamping components 101 more convenient. In addition, when the eccentric wheel 110 switches between the locked and unlocked positions, the change in the degree of compression of the movable part 103 by the eccentric wheel 110 is relatively gentle, which helps to improve the user's feel when adjusting the eccentric wheel 110.

[0053] The clamping module 100 of the present invention will be further described below.

[0054] In some embodiments, at least two of the fixed member 102, the movable member 103, and the eccentric wheel 110 are provided, each movable member 103 is movably connected to a fixed member 102, and each eccentric wheel 110 is used to abut against a movable member 103. Figure 5 In this design, two of each of the fixed member 102, movable member 103, and eccentric wheel 110 are provided; however, in other embodiments, more of these components can be used. Because multiple fixed members 102 and multiple movable members 103 are provided, the sliding connection between the two clamping assemblies 101 is highly reliable, and the stability of the two clamping assemblies 101 when they approach or move away from each other is high. Furthermore, because multiple eccentric wheels 110 are provided for pressing the movable member 103, the positional stability of the two clamping assemblies 101 is high when they are relatively fixed, making it less likely for the electronic device 602 clamped by the two clamping assemblies 101 to loosen or fall off.

[0055] Reference Figure 5When at least two of the fixed member 102, the movable member 103, and the eccentric wheel 110 are provided, the clamping module 100 may also include an adjusting member 109. The adjusting member 109 is movably connected to the mounting base 104, and the adjusting member 109 can come into contact with the user's hand and be pulled or pushed by the user. Moreover, when the user pulls or pushes the adjusting member 109, the state of multiple eccentric wheels 110 can be switched simultaneously.

[0056] Specifically, refer to Figure 5 The eccentric wheel 110 includes a first end 201 and a second end 202 opposite to each other. An arc surface 203 is located at the first end 201. The first end 201 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 104, and the second end 202 is connected to the adjusting member 109. Furthermore, all eccentric wheels 110 are connected to the adjusting member 109. Figure 5 In this configuration, the adjusting member 109 is slidably connected to the mounting base 104, and the adjusting member 109 can slide up and down relative to the mounting base 104. (See reference...) Figure 5 and Figure 6 When the adjusting member 109 slides upward, it drives the second ends 202 of all eccentric wheels 110 to rotate upward, moving all eccentric wheels 110 from the locked position to the unlocked position. When the adjusting member 109 slides downward, it drives the second ends 202 of all eccentric wheels 110 to rotate downward, moving all eccentric wheels 110 from the unlocked position to the locked position. Thus, by driving the adjusting member 109, the user can simultaneously change the state of all eccentric wheels 110. The user does not need to drive multiple eccentric wheels 110 sequentially, and the connection of multiple eccentric wheels 110 to the same adjusting member 109 improves the convenience of locking and unlocking the clamping module 100.

[0057] Reference Figure 5 The mounting base 104 has a mounting cavity 401 inside, and the eccentric wheel 110 is disposed in the mounting cavity 401. Disposing the eccentric wheel 110 in the mounting cavity 401 prevents it from being exposed, thereby improving the aesthetics of the clamping module 100. With the eccentric wheel 110 located in the mounting cavity 401, a portion of the adjusting member 109 is located in the mounting cavity 401, and another portion is located outside the mounting cavity 401. Furthermore, the part of the adjusting member 109 used for connecting with the eccentric wheel 110 is located in the mounting cavity 401. Here, "another portion of the adjusting member 109 is located outside the mounting cavity 401" means that regardless of whether the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked or unlocked position, a portion of the adjusting member 109 is exposed outside the mounting cavity 401. The user can grasp the part of the adjusting member 109 that is exposed outside the mounting cavity 401, thereby pushing or pulling the adjusting member 109. In this way, even if the eccentric wheel 110 is located in a position that is inconvenient for the user to directly access (located in the mounting cavity 401), the user can easily switch the state of the eccentric wheel 110.

[0058] Adjustment member 109 includes opposing locking end 307 and unlocking end 308, in Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the locking end 307 is the top end of the adjusting member 109, and the unlocking end 308 is the bottom end of the adjusting member 109. Figure 6 As shown, when the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked position, the unlocking end 308 is located outside the mounting cavity 401, and at least a portion of the locking end 307 is located inside the mounting cavity 401. Figure 5 As shown, when the eccentric wheel 110 is in the unlocked position, at least a portion of the unlocking end 308 is located in the mounting cavity 401, while the locking end 307 is located outside the mounting cavity 401. Thus, regardless of whether the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked or unlocked position, one end of the adjusting member 109 protrudes outside the mounting cavity 401, allowing the user to push or pull the adjusting member 109. Furthermore, the user can determine the current position of the eccentric wheel 110 based on which end of the adjusting member 109 protrudes more from the mounting cavity 401.

[0059] It should be noted that if there is only one eccentric wheel 110, an adjustment component 109 can also be considered. In this case, at least part of the adjustment component 109 needs to be exposed outside the mounting cavity 401 so that the user can adjust the eccentric wheel 110.

[0060] One assembly method between the adjusting member 109 and the mounting base 104 is as follows. The mounting base 104 is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole (the first and second through holes are not specifically shown). The first through hole is located at the top of the mounting base 104, and the second through hole is located at the bottom of the mounting base 104. Both the first and second through holes communicate with the mounting cavity 401. A portion of the adjusting member 109 is disposed in the mounting cavity 401, and the part of the adjusting member 109 used for connecting with the eccentric wheel 110 is disposed in the mounting cavity 401. The top end of the adjusting member 109 is slidably inserted through the first through hole, and the bottom end of the adjusting member 109 is slidably inserted through the second through hole. The adjusting member 109 can slide up and down relative to the mounting base 104. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, regardless of whether the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked or unlocked position, the top and bottom ends of the adjusting member 109 are located outside the mounting cavity 401. It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the adjusting member 109 can also be rotatably connected to the mounting base 104, as long as the movement of the adjusting member 109 can drive the second end 202 of the eccentric wheel 110 to rotate.

[0061] One assembly method between the adjusting element 109 and the eccentric wheel 110 is as follows: Figure 5As shown, the adjusting member 109 is provided with a receiving groove 302, and the second end 202 is disposed in the receiving groove 302. When the adjusting member 109 rotates relative to the mounting base 104, the receiving groove 302 abuts against the second end 202, thereby driving the eccentric wheel 110 to rotate. For example, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 When the adjusting member 109 slides upward, the bottom wall of the receiving groove 302 abuts against the bottom surface of the second end 202, and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 302 pushes the second end 202 of the eccentric wheel 110 to rotate upward; when the adjusting member 109 slides downward, the top wall of the receiving groove 302 abuts against the top surface of the second end 202, and the top wall of the receiving groove 302 pushes the second end 202 of the eccentric wheel 110 to rotate downward. The advantage of setting the second end 202 of the eccentric wheel 110 in the receiving groove 302 of the adjusting member 109 is that it eliminates the need for parts (such as screws, pins, etc.) used to connect the eccentric wheel 110 and the adjusting member 109 together, thereby improving the ease of assembly between the eccentric wheel 110 and the adjusting member 109, and reducing the cost of the clamping module 100.

[0062] Figure 5 In this embodiment, multiple receiving slots 302 are provided, and the number of receiving slots 302 is the same as the number of eccentric wheels 110. Each second end 202 is respectively received in one receiving slot 302. However, in another embodiment, only one receiving slot 302 may be provided, with two second ends 202 jointly received in one receiving slot 302; for example, Figure 5 The two receiving slots 302 in the middle can be connected to each other and thus merged into one receiving slot 302.

[0063] Reference Figure 5 In one embodiment, the adjusting member 109 includes a first limiting portion 303 and a second limiting portion 304, and the mounting base 104 includes a first blocking portion 402 and a second blocking portion 403. Figure 6 As shown, when the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked position, the first limiting part 303 abuts against the first blocking part 402, thereby preventing the adjusting member 109 from moving in the locking direction. Figure 5 As shown, when the eccentric wheel 110 is in the unlocked position, the second limiting part 304 abuts against the second blocking part 403, thereby preventing the adjusting member 109 from moving in the unlocking direction. When the adjusting member 109 moves relative to the mounting base 104 in the locking direction, the eccentric wheel 110 can move from the unlocked position to the locked position; when the adjusting member 109 moves relative to the mounting base 104 in the unlocking direction, the eccentric wheel 110 can move from the locked position to the unlocked position. The locking and unlocking directions are two opposite directions. Figure 5 and Figure 6 For example, the locking direction corresponds to the "top to bottom" direction, and the unlocking direction corresponds to the "bottom to top" direction.

[0064] When the adjusting member 109 is provided with a first limiting part 303 and a second limiting part 304, the mounting base 104 can limit the adjusting member 109 to prevent the adjusting member 109 and the mounting base 104 from separating when the user pulls or pushes the adjusting member 109. In addition, in some embodiments, when the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked position, the part of the arc surface 203 that abuts against the movable member 103 may not be the part of the arc surface 203 that is furthest from the axis of rotation; the abutting cooperation between the first limiting part 303 and the first blocking part 402 can prevent the eccentric wheel 110 from rotating further downward, thereby preventing the degree of mutual compression between the arc surface 203 and the movable member 103 from being too great, and thus preventing the eccentric wheel 110 and the movable member 103 from jamming together, and preventing the movable member 103 from being difficult to unlock.

[0065] Reference Figure 4 In addition to the first limiting part 303 and the second limiting part 304, the adjusting member 109 also includes a main body 301. The first limiting part 303 is connected to the side of the main body 301 and protrudes relative to the side of the first limiting part 303. The second limiting part 304 is connected to the side of the main body 301 and protrudes relative to the side of the second limiting part 304. A portion of the main body 301 is located in the mounting cavity 401, with the top end of the main body 301 extending out of the mounting cavity 401 and the bottom end of the main body 301 extending out of the mounting cavity 401. (See reference...) Figure 5 In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 401 serves as the first blocking part 402, and the top wall of the mounting cavity 401 serves as the second blocking part 403; in other embodiments, the first blocking part 402 and the second blocking part 403 may also be configured as reinforcing ribs, columnar protrusions, or other parts of the mounting base 104 of the mounting cavity 401.

[0066] Reference Figure 4 In one embodiment, the adjusting member 109 further has a locking pattern 305 and an unlocking pattern 306, with the locking pattern 305 disposed on the locking end 307 and the unlocking pattern 306 disposed on the unlocking end 308. Figure 6 As shown, when the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked position, the unlocking pattern 306 is located outside the mounting cavity 401 (the entire unlocking pattern 306 is located outside the mounting cavity 401), and at least a portion of the unlocking pattern 306 is located inside the mounting cavity 401; Figure 5 As shown, when the eccentric wheel 110 is in the unlocked position, at least one part of the unlocking pattern 306 is located in the mounting cavity 401, and the locking pattern 305 is located outside the mounting cavity 401 (the entire locking pattern 305 is located outside the mounting cavity 401).

[0067] The locking pattern 305 and unlocking pattern 306 indicate the current position of the eccentric wheel 110 to the user. The locking pattern 305 indicates that the eccentric wheel 110 has been switched to the locked position, while the unlocking pattern 306 indicates that the user has switched the eccentric wheel 110 to the unlocked position. Setting the unlocking pattern 306 and the locking pattern 305 allows the user to easily adjust the position of the eccentric wheel 110. Figure 4 In the image, the locking pattern 305 includes a downward arrow and a locked lock, while the unlocking pattern 306 includes an upward arrow and an unlocked lock. (See reference...) Figure 5 If the user sees the complete locking pattern 305, then the user can know that the eccentric wheel 110 is in the unlocked position. Furthermore, based on the downward arrow and the pattern of the locked lock, the user can know that pushing the adjusting member 109 downwards will switch the eccentric wheel 110 to the locked position. Similarly, refer to... Figure 6 If the user sees the complete unlocking pattern 306, they can know that the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked position. Furthermore, based on the upward arrow and the unlocked lock pattern, the user can know that pushing the adjusting member 109 upwards will switch the eccentric wheel 110 to the unlocked position. It should be noted that when one of the unlocking pattern 306 and the locking pattern 305 is completely exposed outside the mounting cavity 401, and the other has a smaller portion exposed outside the mounting cavity 401, the user can determine the current position of the eccentric wheel 110 based on the relative size of the exposed areas of the two patterns, reducing the probability of the user misjudging the current position of the eccentric wheel 110.

[0068] In other embodiments, the locking pattern 305 and the unlocking pattern 306 may also have other designs. For example, Figure 4 The image of the locked lock can be replaced with the word "lock" or "lock"; Figure 4 The icon for an unlocked lock can be replaced with a text icon such as "Unlock" or "Unlock". For example, Figure 4 The upward arrow icon can be replaced with the word "up" icon; Figure 4 The downward arrow pattern can be replaced with the word "down". Furthermore, in some embodiments, the locking pattern 305 and unlocking pattern 306 can be positioned on the rear side of the adjuster 109, so that the locking pattern 305 and unlocking pattern 306 are located on the side opposite to the electronic device clamped by the clamping module 100, making them more easily visible to the user.

[0069] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of region A in the middle. (Refer to...) Figure 7When the movable member 103 is slidably inserted inside the fixed member 102, the fixed member 102 is provided with a clearance hole 405. When the eccentric wheel 110 is in the locked position, the arc-shaped surface 203 passes through the clearance hole 405. In this way, the fixed member 102 will not obstruct the arc-shaped surface 203, and the arc-shaped surface 203 can pass through the clearance hole 405 on the fixed member 102 to abut against the movable member 103. In addition, if the eccentric wheel 110 is disposed in the mounting cavity 401, then the housing 108 of the mounting base 104 also has a second through hole 406, which communicates with the clearance hole 405, and the arc-shaped surface 203 can also pass through the second through hole 406. It should be noted that when the eccentric wheel 110 is in the unlocked position, the arc surface 203 of the eccentric wheel 110 can be inserted into the clearance hole 405 and the second through hole 406, or it can be left outside the clearance hole 405 and the second through hole 406.

[0070] In one embodiment, the clamping assembly 101 includes a first clamping block 105, a second clamping block 106, and an elastic member 504. The first clamping block 105 and the second clamping block 106 are movably connected, and the assembled state of the first clamping block 105 and the second clamping block 106 is as follows. Figure 2 As shown. Figure 2 The elastic element 504 is not shown. The mounting position of the elastic element 504 can be combined with... Figure 8 and Figure 9 To understand this, the two ends of the elastic member 504 are connected to the first clamping block 105 and the second clamping block 106 respectively. The elastic force of the elastic member 504 is used to keep the first clamping block 105 and the second clamping block 106 clamping the electronic device 602, and to drive the first clamping block 105 and the second clamping block 106 to move closer to each other. Figure 11 The diagram illustrates the state when the clamping assembly 101 clamps the electronic device 602. Two clamping assemblies 101 are spaced apart along a first direction, holding the electronic device 602 along this direction. A first clamping block 105 and a second clamping block 106 belonging to the same first clamping assembly 101 can also clamp the electronic device 602 along a second direction. The first and second directions intersect. Here, "the first and second directions intersect" means that the angle between the first and second directions is greater than 0° and less than 180°. Figure 11 In the diagram, the first direction corresponds to the up and down direction, and the second direction corresponds to the front and back direction. The first and second directions are perpendicular to each other.

[0071] The advantage of this setup is that the electronic device 602 is clamped in both the first and second directions, the clamping module 100 has a good fixing effect on the electronic device 602, and the risk of the electronic device 602 becoming loose is low.

[0072] The following is based on Figure 8 and Figure 9Taking an example, the assembly relationship between the first clamping block 105, the second clamping block 106, and the elastic member 504 is explained. The first clamping block 105 and the second clamping block 106 are slidably connected, as shown in the figure. Figure 8 The first clamping block 105 includes a base 510, the base 510 having a first groove 511, and the second clamping block 106 includes a sliding portion 507. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the sliding part 507 is slidably accommodated in the first groove 511, and the interior of the sliding part 507 has a second groove 508, in which the elastic member 504 is disposed. The first clamping block 105 also includes a cover 502, which is connected to the base 510 by a first screw 501, and the cover 502 is used to cover the first groove 511. Moreover, the cover 502 includes a baffle part 503, such as... Figure 9 As shown, a baffle portion 503 is disposed in the second groove 508. One end of the elastic member 504 abuts against the baffle portion 503, and the other end of the elastic member 504 abuts against the wall surface of the second groove 508 away from the baffle portion 503. (Refer to...) Figure 8 The second clamping block 106 also includes a clamping part 506, which is connected to one end of the sliding part 507. The seat 510 also includes a sleeve part 512, which is used to be sleeved on the outside of the movable part 103. The sleeve part 512 can be connected to the movable part 103 by a second screw 509.

[0073] Reference Figure 11 The rear surface of the clamping part 506 and the front surface of the sleeve part 512 are used to clamp the electronic device 602 along the second direction. The side of the base 510 opposite to the cover 502 has an abutment surface 513, which is used to abut against the edge of one end of the electronic device 602 in the first direction. The two abutment surfaces 513, which belong to different clamping components 101, jointly clamp the electronic device 602 along the first direction.

[0074] Reference Figure 11 When the user needs to clamp the electronic device 602 along the second direction using the clamping assembly 101, the user can pull the second clamping block 106 forward, combining... Figure 9During this process, the volume of the second clamping block 106 in the first groove 511 decreases, the distance between the rear wall of the second groove 508 and the baffle portion 503 decreases, and the elastic member 504 is compressed. Then, the user can place the edge of the electronic device 602 between the clamping portion 506 and the socket portion 512. Next, the user releases the second clamping block 106, the elastic member 504 extends and drives the second clamping block 106 to move backward relative to the first clamping block 105 until the clamping portion 506 and the socket portion 512 clamp the electronic device 602. Therefore, the elastic force of the elastic member 504 can drive the second clamping block 106 to move in a direction close to the first clamping block 105 and maintain the clamping assembly 101 clamping the electronic device 602. Wherein, if the clamping portion 506 and the socket portion 512 used to clamp the electronic device 602 are close to each other, the second clamping block 106 and the first clamping block 105 are close to each other.

[0075] It should be noted that the clamping assembly 101 connected to the fixing member 102 has a similar structure to the clamping assembly 101 connected to the movable member 103, and will not be described again here. However, the difference is that for the clamping assembly 101 connected to the fixing member 102, its sleeve portion 512 is sleeved on the outside of the fixing member 102 and fixedly connected to the fixing member 102. Furthermore, in some embodiments, when the first clamping block 105 and the second clamping block 106 clamp the electronic device 602 along the second direction, the connection between the first clamping block 105 and the second clamping block 106 can also be a rotational connection, and correspondingly, the elastic member 504 can be set as a torsion spring.

[0076] Reference Figure 10 In one embodiment, the connecting plate 107 of the mounting base 104 has four connecting holes 505 arranged in two rows and two columns, with two connecting holes 505 in each row and two connecting holes 505 in each column. The connecting holes 505 can be located on the rear side of the connecting plate 107. The distance between two connecting holes 505 in the same row is D, and the distance between two connecting holes 505 in the same column is also D, where D = 100mm. This arrangement meets the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standard regarding the screw hole positions of displays. Furthermore, to ensure the arrangement of the connecting holes 505 meets the VESA standard, D can also be set to one of 50mm, 75mm, or 200mm.

[0077] When the location of the connection hole 505 meets the VESA standard, the clamping module 100 can be used as an accessory to be mounted on certain monitor stands, so that monitors without VESA-compliant holes can also be mounted on the monitor stand. Specifically, the monitor stand can be provided with VESA-compliant screw holes, so that the monitor stand can be connected to the clamping module 100 by screws; the clamping module 100 can then clamp the monitor using two clamping components 101. Thus, even if the monitor itself does not have VESA-compliant screw holes, the connection between the monitor stand and the monitor can be achieved by adding the clamping module 100 to the monitor stand.

[0078] Reference Figure 11 The present invention also provides an electronic device 602 bracket 600, which includes a support arm 601 and a clamping module 100. The top end of the support arm 601 is connected to a mounting base 104, and the bottom end of the support arm 601 is used to connect to a mounting component. The mounting component is not shown in the drawings, but can be a table, cabinet, tabletop screen, wall, etc. The support arm 601 can include multiple arm segments that are rotatably connected to each other, so that the electronic device 602 connected to the top end of the support arm 601 can rotate relative to the table, and the position and posture of the electronic device 602 can be adjusted. Taking a table as an example, the bottom end of the support arm 601 can be fixed to the table with screws; the bottom end of the support arm 601 can also be set as a table clamp structure, clamping the bottom end of the support arm 601 to the edge of the tabletop. The top end of the support arm 601 can be connected to the mounting base 104 with screws.

[0079] In the description of this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A clamping module, characterized in that, include: There are two clamping components. The movable component is fixedly connected to one of the clamping assemblies; A fixing member is fixedly connected to another clamping assembly, and the fixing member is movably connected to the movable member; The mounting base is fixedly connected to the fastener. An eccentric wheel, rotatably connected to the mounting base, has an arcuate surface, the center of which is spaced from the axis of rotation of the eccentric wheel. The eccentric wheel can rotate relative to the mounting base, thereby switching between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the eccentric wheel is in the locked position, the arcuate surface abuts against the movable member, thereby preventing the movable member from moving relative to the fixed member. When the eccentric wheel is in the unlocked position, the arcuate surface is spaced from the movable member, allowing the movable member to move relative to the fixed member to change the distance between the two clamping components. An adjusting member has a receiving groove and is movably connected to the mounting base. The eccentric wheel includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The arc surface is located at the first end, which is rotatably connected to the mounting base. The second end is disposed in the receiving groove. When the adjusting member moves relative to the mounting base, the receiving groove abuts against the second end, thereby pushing the eccentric wheel to rotate. The mounting base has a mounting cavity, in which the eccentric wheel is located. A portion of the adjusting member is located in the mounting cavity, and the other portion is located outside the mounting cavity.

2. The clamping module according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two of each of the fixed member, the movable member, and the eccentric wheel are provided. Each movable member is movably connected to one of the fixed members, and each eccentric wheel is used to abut against one of the movable members. All of the eccentric wheels are connected to the adjusting member, which is movably connected to the mounting base.

3. The clamping module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting member has a locking end and an unlocking end; When the eccentric wheel is in the locked position, the unlocking end is located outside the mounting cavity, and at least a portion of the locking end is located inside the mounting cavity; When the eccentric wheel is in the unlocked position, at least a portion of the unlocked end is located in the mounting cavity, and the locking end is located outside the mounting cavity.

4. The clamping module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The adjusting member is movable relative to the mounting base in a locking direction, so that the eccentric wheel moves from the unlocked position to the locked position; The adjusting member is movable relative to the mounting base in the unlocking direction, so that the eccentric wheel moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, wherein the locking direction and the unlocking direction are opposite. The adjusting member includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part, and the mounting base includes a first blocking part and a second blocking part. When the eccentric wheel is in the locked position, the first limiting part abuts against the first blocking part, thereby preventing the adjusting member from moving along the locking direction. When the eccentric wheel is in the unlocked position, the second limiting part abuts against the second blocking part, thereby preventing the adjusting member from moving along the unlocking direction.

5. The clamping module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component is slidably inserted inside the fixed component, which has a clearance hole. When the eccentric wheel is in the locked position, the arc surface passes through the clearance hole.

6. The clamping module according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two clamping assemblies are spaced apart along a first direction and are capable of clamping an electronic device along the first direction. Each clamping assembly includes: First clamping block; The second clamping block is movably connected to the first clamping block. The first clamping block and the second clamping block are capable of clamping the electronic device along a second direction, which intersects with the first direction. An elastic element has its two ends connected to the first clamping block and the second clamping block, respectively. The elastic force of the elastic element is used to drive the second clamping block to move in a direction close to the first clamping block.

7. The clamping module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base has four connection holes arranged in two rows and two columns. The distance between two connection holes in the same row is D, and the distance between two connection holes in the same column is also D. D is one of 50mm, 75mm, 100mm and 200mm.

8. An electronic device bracket, characterized in that, include: The clamping module as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; A support arm, the top end of which is connected to the mounting base, and the bottom end of which is used to connect to the mounting component.

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