Housing structure and related electronic device

Abstract

A casing structure and related electronic devices. The casing structure includes a main body, a side panel, and a limiting mechanism. The side panel is detachably mounted on the main body. The limiting mechanism is disposed between the main body and the side panel. The limiting mechanism includes at least one first limiting member and at least one second limiting member. The at least one first limiting member is disposed on one of the main body and the side panel, and the at least one second limiting member is disposed on the other of the main body and the side panel. The at least one first limiting member is used to abut against the at least one second limiting member so that the side panel is positioned at a supporting position relative to the main body, wherein when the side panel is at the supporting position, a gap is formed between the side panel and the main body. The limiting mechanism of the present invention can limit the pivoting angle of the side panel relative to the main body along the first pivoting direction when the side panel is at a release position relative to the main body, so that the side panel is positioned at a supporting position relative to the main body, thereby preventing the side panel from falling. The present invention can provide better operational convenience and safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a casing structure and a related electronic device, and in particular to a casing structure capable of preventing a side panel from falling off and a related electronic device. Background Art

[0002] The casing of an existing server generally includes a main body and side panels detachably mounted on the main body. When removing the side panels, the user must first unlock the side panels. However, the user must hold the side panels with their hands while unlocking them, otherwise the side panels are likely to fall off. For the user, it is very difficult to hold the side panels while unlocking them when the side panels are heavy. In addition, when the side panels fall off, they may cause damage to the equipment or personal injury. Therefore, the relevant structure still needs to be improved.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a housing structure and a related electronic device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a casing structure and a related electronic device that can prevent the side panels from falling, so as to solve the above-mentioned problem.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention discloses a casing structure, which includes a main body, a side panel and a limiting mechanism. The side panel is detachably installed on the main body, and the limiting mechanism is arranged between the main body and the side panel. The limiting mechanism includes at least one first limiting member and at least one second limiting member. At least one first limiting member is arranged on one of the main body and the side panel, and at least one second limiting member is arranged on the other of the main body and the side panel. The at least one first limiting member is used to abut against the at least one second limiting member so that the side panel is positioned at a supporting position relative to the main body, wherein when the side panel is in the supporting position, a gap is formed between the side panel and the main body.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one first limiting member is at least one limiting hook, and at least one second limiting member is at least one limiting protrusion. The at least one limiting hook is used to abut against the at least one limiting protrusion to limit a pivoting angle of the side panel relative to the main body along a first pivoting direction.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of at least one limit hook is made of an elastic material. When the side panel is subjected to a first torque along the first pivot direction, the at least one limit protrusion pushes against the at least one limit hook to elastically deform the at least one limit hook, thereby allowing the side panel to pivot along the first pivot direction through the support position to a disengaged position. During the process of the side panel pivoting from the support position to the disengaged position along the first pivot direction, the gap formed between the side panel and the main body gradually increases.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one limiting hook includes a first elastic deformation portion provided on one of the main body and the side plate and a second elastic deformation portion extending from the first elastic deformation portion. When the side plate is subjected to a first moment along a first pivot direction, at least one limiting protrusion pushes against at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the second elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one limiting hook further includes an abutment protrusion extending from the second elastic deformation portion, and the abutment protrusion includes a first abutment inclined side wall. When the side plate is subjected to a first torque along the first pivot direction, at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the first abutment inclined side wall to elastically deform the second elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first elastic deformation portion includes a first part and a second part, the second elastic deformation portion includes a third part and a fourth part, the first part is arranged on one of the main body and the side plate, the second part extends from the first part and is connected to the fourth part, the third part extends from the fourth part, and the abutting protrusion extends from the third part.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fulcrum is formed on the first elastic deformation portion, and a first force exerted by at least one limiting protrusion on the first abutting inclined side wall passes through the fulcrum.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second elastic deformation portion includes a movable member and an elastic member. The movable member is pivotally connected to the first elastic deformation portion. The elastic member is connected between the movable member and the first elastic deformation portion, and the abutting protrusion extends from the movable member.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the side panel is subjected to a second torque along a second pivot direction opposite to the first pivot direction, at least one limiting protrusion pushes against at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the at least one limiting hook, so as to allow the side panel to pivot along the second pivot direction through the supporting position to a closed position. In the process of the side panel pivoting from the supporting position to the closed position along the first pivot direction, the gap formed between the side panel and the main body gradually shrinks. The at least one limiting hook includes a first elastic deformation portion provided on one of the main body and the side panel, a second elastic deformation portion extending from the first elastic deformation portion, and an abutting protrusion extending from the second elastic deformation portion, the abutting protrusion including a first abutting inclined side wall and a second abutting inclined side wall. Two abutting inclined side walls, an inclination direction of the second abutting inclined side wall is opposite to an inclination direction of the first abutting inclined side wall, when the side plate is subjected to a first moment along the first pivot direction, at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the first abutting inclined side wall to elastically deform the second elastic deformation part along the first pivot direction, when the side plate is subjected to a second moment along the second pivot direction, at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the second abutting inclined side wall to elastically deform the first elastic deformation part along the first pivot direction, a fulcrum is formed on the first elastic deformation part, a first force of at least one limiting protrusion acting on the first abutting inclined side wall passes through the fulcrum, and a second force of at least one limiting protrusion acting on the second abutting inclined side wall does not pass through the fulcrum.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the casing structure further includes a rotating mechanism having a rotating axis and being used to allow the side panel to pivot relative to the main body around the rotating axis. The rotating mechanism includes at least one first bending tongue piece arranged on the side panel and at least one second bending tongue piece arranged on the main body. The at least one first bending tongue piece is located above the at least one second bending tongue piece, and one end of the at least one second bending tongue piece is used to abut against the at least one first bending tongue piece, so as to form a rotating axis by the abutting cooperation between the at least one second bending tongue piece and the at least one first bending tongue piece.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the side panel can slide relative to the main body between an engaged position and a released position. When the side panel is in the engaged position relative to the main body, the side panel cannot pivot relative to the main body. When the side panel is in the released position relative to the main body, the side panel can pivot relative to the main body. The casing structure also includes a locking mechanism, which is arranged between the main body and the side panel. The locking mechanism is used to limit the side panel from pivoting relative to the main body when the side panel is in the engaged position relative to the main body. The locking mechanism is also used to allow the side panel to pivot relative to the main body when the side panel is in the released position relative to the main body.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking mechanism includes at least one locking hook and at least one locking groove, the at least one locking hook is arranged on one of the main body and the side panel, and the at least one locking groove is arranged on the other of the main body and the side panel. When the side panel is in the locking position relative to the main body, the at least one locking hook and the at least one locking groove are engaged with each other so that the side panel cannot pivot relative to the main body. When the side panel is in the unlocking position relative to the main body, the at least one locking hook and the at least one locking groove are disengaged from each other so that the side panel can pivot relative to the main body. The side panel can slide relative to the main body along a sliding direction, and the at least one locking hook and the at least one locking groove are engaged with or disengaged from each other along the sliding direction.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the casing structure further includes a push structure, which includes an operating handle and a push member. The operating handle and the push member are arranged in a linked manner. The operating handle is pivotally arranged on the side panel. When the operating handle pivots relative to the side panel, the operating handle drives the push member to push the main body, thereby driving the side panel to slide relative to the main body from the engaged position to the released position.

[0018] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention also discloses an electronic device, which includes a casing structure and at least one electronic module. The casing structure includes a main body, a side panel and a limiting mechanism. The side panel is detachably installed on the main body. The limiting mechanism is arranged between the main body and the side panel. The limiting mechanism includes at least one first limiting member and at least one second limiting member. At least one first limiting member is arranged on one of the main body and the side panel, and at least one second limiting member is arranged on the other of the main body and the side panel. At least one first limiting member is used to abut against at least one second limiting member so that the side panel is positioned in a supporting position relative to the main body, wherein when the side panel is in the supporting position, a gap is formed between the side panel and the main body, and at least one electronic module is arranged in the casing structure.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one first limiting member is at least one limiting hook, and at least one second limiting member is at least one limiting protrusion. The at least one limiting hook is used to abut against the at least one limiting protrusion to limit a pivoting angle of the side panel relative to the main body along a first pivoting direction.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of at least one limiting hook is made of elastic material. When the side panel is subjected to a first torque along the first pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the at least one limiting hook, so as to allow the side panel to pivot along the first pivot direction via the support position to a disengaged position. During the process of the side panel pivoting from the support position to the disengaged position along the first pivot direction, the gap formed between the side panel and the main body gradually increases. When the side panel is subjected to a second torque along a second pivot direction opposite to the first pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the at least one limiting hook, so as to allow the side panel to pivot along the second pivot direction via the support position to a closed position. During the process of the side panel pivoting from the support position to the closed position along the first pivot direction, the gap formed between the side panel and the main body gradually decreases.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one limiting hook includes a first elastic deformation portion provided on one of the main body and the side plate, and a second elastic deformation portion extending from the first elastic deformation portion. When the side plate is subjected to a first moment along a first pivot direction, at least one limiting protrusion pushes against at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the second elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction. When the side plate is subjected to a second moment along a second pivot direction, at least one limiting protrusion pushes against at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the first elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one limiting hook further includes an abutting protrusion extending from the second elastic deformation portion, the abutting protrusion includes a first abutting inclined side wall and a second abutting inclined side wall, an inclination direction of the second abutting inclined side wall is opposite to an inclination direction of the first abutting inclined side wall, when the side plate is subjected to a first moment along the first pivot direction, at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the first abutting inclined side wall to elastically deform the second elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction, when the side plate is subjected to a second moment along the second pivot direction, at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the second abutting inclined side wall to elastically deform the first elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first elastic deformation portion includes a first part and a second part, the second elastic deformation portion includes a third part and a fourth part, the first part is arranged on one of the main body and the side plate, the second part extends from the first part and is connected to the fourth part, the third part extends from the fourth part, and the abutting protrusion extends from the third part.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second elastic deformation portion may include a movable member and an elastic member. The movable member is pivotally connected to the first elastic deformation portion. The elastic member is connected between the movable member and the first elastic deformation portion, and the abutting protrusion extends from the movable member.

[0025] To sum up, the limiting mechanism of the present invention can limit the pivoting angle of the side panel relative to the main body along the first pivoting direction when the side panel is in the unlocking position relative to the main body, so that the side panel is positioned at a supporting position relative to the main body, thereby preventing the side panel from falling. Therefore, the present invention can provide better operating convenience and safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a partial structural diagram of the electronic device in the engaged state according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of another part of the structure of the electronic device in the engaged state according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a partial structural diagram of the electronic device in the released state according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another part of the structure of the electronic device in the released state according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 FIG1 is a partial structural diagram of the electronic device in a supporting state according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of another part of the structure of the electronic device in the supporting state according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device in a detached state according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of some components of the casing structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figures 9 to 13 1 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention when the side panel is pivoted to different positions relative to the main body.

[0035] Figure 14 FIG. 2 is a partial structural diagram of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figures 15 to 19 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention when the side panel is pivoted to different positions relative to the main body.

[0037] Description of main component symbols:

[0038] 1. 1' electronic device

[0039] 11. Case Structure

[0040] 111, 111' main body

[0041] 112, 112' side panels

[0042] 113 Rotating Mechanism

[0043] 1131 First bending tongue

[0044] 1132 Second bending tongue

[0045] 114 snap-fit ​​mechanism

[0046] 1141 snap hook

[0047] 1142 snap-in slot

[0048] 115 limit mechanism

[0049] 1151, 1151' limit hook

[0050] 1151A, 1151A' first elastic deformation portion

[0051] 1151A1, 1151A1' Part 1

[0052] 1151A2, 1151A2' Part 2

[0053] 1151B, 1151B' second elastic deformation portion

[0054] 1151B1 Part 3

[0055] 1151B1' moving parts

[0056] 1151B2 Part 4

[0057] 1151B2' elastic parts

[0058] 1151C, 1151C' abutment convex

[0059] 1152, 1152' limit convex

[0060] 116 Push-pull structure

[0061] 1161 Operating handle

[0062] 1162 Push piece

[0063] 12 Electronic Modules

[0064] F fulcrum

[0065] O, O' gap

[0066] P1, P1' first pivot direction

[0067] P2, P2' second pivot direction

[0068] R Rotation axis

[0069] S Slide direction

[0070] W1, W1' first abutting inclined side wall

[0071] W2, W2' second abutting inclined side wall DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0072] The directional terms used in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front, or back, refer only to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, the term "connected" as used herein encompasses both direct and indirect structural connections. Therefore, if a first device is described as being connected to a second device, this means that the first device may be directly structurally connected to the second device or indirectly structurally connected to the second device via other devices or connections.

[0073] See also Figures 1 to 8 ,like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a housing structure 11 and at least one electronic module 12. The housing structure 11 includes a main body 111 and a side panel 112. The side panel 112 is detachably mounted on the main body 111 and can be moved relative to the main body 111 in the following manner: Figure 1 and Figure 2 The snap-in positions shown and Figure 3 and Figure 4 When the side plate 112 is positioned relative to the main body 111 as shown in FIG. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the unlocked position shown, the side panel 112 is not restricted and can be pivoted and expanded relative to the main body 111. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the engaged position shown, the side panel 112 is restricted and cannot pivot relative to the main body 111 .

[0074] Preferably, the electronic device 1 may be a server, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in another embodiment, the electronic device may be an industrial computer or a personal computer, and the electronic module may be a storage module (such as a hard disk), a motherboard, a memory, a processor, and a power supply, etc., which are essential components of a server, industrial computer, or personal computer.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the side panel 112 can slide along a sliding direction S relative to the main body 111 between a locked position and a released position. The housing structure 11 further includes a rotating mechanism 113. The rotating mechanism 113 has a rotating axis R parallel to the sliding direction S and is used to allow the side panel 112 to pivot around the rotating axis R relative to the main body 111.

[0076] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the casing structure 11 includes a push structure 116, which includes an operating handle 1161 and at least one push member 1162. The operating handle 1161 is connected to the push member 1162 and is arranged in conjunction with the push member 1162. The operating handle 1161 is pivotally arranged on the side panel 112. When the operating handle 1161 pivots relative to the side panel 112, the operating handle 1161 drives the push member 1162 to push at least one corresponding matching push structure (not shown in the figure) of the main body 111, so as to drive the side panel 112 to slide from the engaged position to the unlocked position relative to the main body 111.

[0077] However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the push-pushing structure may further include a linkage member connected between the operating handle and the push-pushing member. The linkage member may be a connecting rod or a cable, so that when the operating handle is operated and pivoted, the push-pushing member can push against the matching push structure of the main body, thereby causing the side plate to slide relative to the main body. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the operating handle can be slidably mounted on the side plate, so that when the operating handle slides, the push-pushing member can push against the matching push structure of the main body, thereby causing the side plate to slide relative to the main body.

[0078] The rotating mechanism 113 includes at least one first bending tongue 1131 provided on the side plate 112 and at least one second bending tongue 1132 provided on the main body 111. Each first bending tongue 1131 is located above the corresponding second bending tongue 1132. One end of each second bending tongue 1132 is used to rotate the side plate 112 relative to the main body 111. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the unlocked position shown, the second bent tongue piece 1132 abuts against the corresponding first bent tongue piece 1131 , so that a rotation axis R is formed by the abutment and cooperation between each second bent tongue piece 1132 and the corresponding first bent tongue piece 1131 .

[0079] However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Any mechanism that allows the side panel to pivot relative to the main body falls within the scope of the present invention. For example, in another embodiment, the rotating mechanism may include a pivot shaft and a pivot hole respectively provided on the side panel and the main body, or a pivot hole and a pivot shaft respectively provided on the side panel and the main body, wherein the pivot shaft can be rotatably inserted into the pivot hole when the side panel is in the unlocked position relative to the main body to allow the side panel to pivot relative to the main body.

[0080] Furthermore, the housing structure 11 further includes a locking mechanism 114, which is disposed between the main body 111 and the side panel 112. The locking mechanism 114 is used to limit the side panel 112 from pivoting relative to the main body 111 when the side panel 112 is in the locked position relative to the main body 111, and the locking mechanism 114 is also used to allow the side panel 112 to pivot relative to the main body 111 when the side panel 112 is in the unlocked position relative to the main body 111.

[0081] Specifically, the locking mechanism 114 includes at least one locking hook 1141 and at least one locking groove 1142. The locking hook 1141 and the locking groove 1142 are respectively arranged on the side panel 112 and the main body 111. When the side panel 112 slides from the unlocking position to the locking position relative to the main body 111 along the sliding direction S, each locking hook 1141 and the corresponding locking groove 1142 are engaged with each other along the sliding direction S, so that the side panel 112 cannot be pivoted and unfolded relative to the main body 111 around the rotation axis R; when the side panel 112 slides from the locking position to the unlocking position relative to the main body 111 along the sliding direction S, each locking hook 1141 and the corresponding locking groove 1142 are disengaged from each other along the sliding direction S, so that the side panel 112 can be pivoted and unfolded relative to the main body 111 around the rotation axis R.

[0082] However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the engaging mechanism may include at least one engaging hook and at least one engaging slot, respectively, disposed on the main body and the side panel. When the side panel slides relative to the main body, the engaging hook may selectively engage with the engaging slot to restrict the side panel from pivoting and expanding relative to the main body, or disengage from the engaging slot to allow the side panel to pivot and expand relative to the main body. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the side panel may be configured to be unable to slide relative to the main body. The engaging mechanism may include at least one engaging hook movably disposed on the side panel, at least one engaging slot fixedly disposed on the main body, and an operating member movably disposed on the side panel for moving the engaging hook. When the operating member is operated to disengage the engaging hook from the engaging slot, the side panel may pivot and expand relative to the main body. That is, when the operating member is operated to disengage the engaging hook from the engaging slot, the side panel is located in a released position relative to the main body.

[0083] Also, see Figures 3 to 13 ,like Figures 3 to 13 As shown, the housing structure 11 further includes a limiting mechanism 115, which is disposed between the main body 111 and the side plate 112 and is used to limit the pivoting angle of the side plate 112 relative to the main body 111 around the rotation axis R along a first pivoting direction P1, so that the side plate 112 is positioned relative to the main body 111 as shown in FIG. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The support position shown is used to prevent the side panel 112 from falling.

[0084] Specifically, the limiting mechanism 115 includes at least one first limiting member and at least one second limiting member. More specifically, the first limiting member and the second limiting member can be a limiting hook 1151 and a limiting protrusion 1152, respectively. The limiting hook 1151 and the limiting protrusion 1152 are respectively provided on the main body 111 and the side plate 112. Each limiting hook 1151 is used to abut against the corresponding limiting protrusion 1152 to limit the pivot angle of the side plate 112 relative to the main body 111 around the rotation axis R along the first pivot direction P1, so that the side plate 112 is positioned relative to the main body 111 as follows: Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 10 The support position shown in FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a support position of the side panel 112. When the side panel 112 is in the support position, a gap O is formed between the side panel 112 and the main body 111 for a user to insert a finger into. When the side panel 112 is subjected to a first moment along the first pivoting direction P1, each limiting protrusion 1152 can push against the corresponding limiting hook 1151 to elastically deform the corresponding limiting hook 1151, thereby allowing the side panel 112 to rotate along the first pivoting direction P1. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 10 The support position shown is pivoted to Figure 7 In the disengaged position shown, that is, when the side panel 112 is in the process of pivoting from the supporting position to the disengaged position, each limiting protrusion 1152 is disengaged from the corresponding limiting hook 1151 along the first pivot direction P1. Furthermore, when the side panel 112 is pivoted from the supporting position to the disengaged position relative to the main body 111, the pivot angle of the side panel 112 relative to the main body 111 along the first pivot direction P1 gradually increases, and the gap O formed between the side panel 112 and the main body 111 gradually increases. In addition, the disengaged position of the present invention is not limited to Figure 7 The position shown depends on actual needs and can be adjusted by adjusting the size and position of the limit hook and the limit convex. Figure 12 As shown, when the side panel 112 is subjected to a second moment in a second pivoting direction P2 opposite to the first pivoting direction P1, each limiting protrusion 1152 can push against the corresponding limiting hook 1151 to elastically deform the corresponding limiting hook 1151, thereby allowing the side panel 112 to rotate in the second pivoting direction P2 as shown in FIG. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 10 The support position shown is as follows Figure 9 The closed position shown (i.e. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the process of the side panel 112 pivoting from the supporting position to the closed position relative to the main body 111, the pivot angle of the side panel 112 relative to the main body 111 along the first pivot direction P1 gradually decreases, and the gap O formed between the side panel 112 and the main body 111 gradually decreases.

[0085] More specifically, each limiting hook 1151 includes a first elastic deformation portion 1151A, a second elastic deformation portion 1151B extending from the first elastic deformation portion 1151A, and an abutting protrusion 1151C extending from the second elastic deformation portion 1151B. The first elastic deformation portion 1151A can be set on the main body 111 by a fastener (such as a screw). The abutting protrusion 1151C includes a first abutting inclined side wall W1 and a second abutting inclined side wall W2. The second abutting inclined side wall The inclination direction of W2 is opposite to the inclination direction of the first abutting inclined side wall W1. The first elastic deformation portion 1151A and the second elastic deformation portion 1151B can be made of elastic material. When the side plate 112 is subjected to the first moment along the first pivoting direction P1, each limiting protrusion 1152 can be pushed against the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1 to elastically deform the corresponding second elastic deformation portion 1151B along the first pivoting direction P1, so as to allow the side plate 112 to rotate along the first pivoting direction P1 as shown in FIG. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 10 The support position shown is pivoted to the disengaged position. Figure 11 As shown, when the side plate 112 is subjected to the second moment along the second pivot direction P2, each limiting protrusion 1152 can push against the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2 to elastically deform the corresponding first elastic deformation portion 1151A along the first pivot direction P1, so as to allow the side plate 112 to rotate along the second pivot direction P2 as shown in FIG. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 10 The support position shown is pivoted to Figure 9 The closed position (i.e., unlocked position) is shown.

[0086] Preferably, each first elastic deformation portion 1151A and the corresponding second elastic deformation portion 1151B can be roughly point-symmetrical with each other relative to the connection between each other, that is, each first elastic deformation portion 1151A can roughly overlap with the corresponding second elastic deformation portion 1151B after rotating 180 degrees around the connection between each first elastic deformation portion 1151A and the corresponding second elastic deformation portion 1151B. Each first elastic deformation portion 1151A and the corresponding second elastic deformation portion 1151B are respectively an L-shaped structure, each first elastic deformation portion 1151A includes a first portion 1151A1 and a second portion 1151A2, and the second elastic deformation portion 1151B includes a third portion 1151B1 and a fourth portion 1151B2. Each first portion 1151A1 is arranged on the main body 111, and each second portion 1151A2 extends from the corresponding first portion 1151A1 and is connected to the corresponding fourth portion 1151B2. Each third portion 1151B1 extends from the corresponding fourth portion 1151B2, and each abutting protrusion 1151C extends from the corresponding third portion 1151B1. In addition, a fulcrum F is formed on each first elastic deformation portion 1151A, and each fulcrum F is located at the connection between the corresponding first portion 1151A1 and the corresponding second portion 1151A2. When the side plate 112 is subjected to the first moment along the first pivot direction P1 and each limiting protrusion 1152 is pushed against the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1, the first force of each limiting protrusion 1152 acting on the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1 passes through the corresponding fulcrum F, but does not pass through the connection between the corresponding third portion 1151B1 and the corresponding fourth portion 1151B2, that is, each limiting protrusion 1152 is pushed against the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1. The torque generated by the first force 152 acting on the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1 relative to the corresponding fulcrum F is much smaller than the torque generated relative to the connection between the corresponding third part 1151B1 and the corresponding fourth part 1151B2. Therefore, the first force acting on the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1 by each limiting protrusion 1152 will cause the connection between the corresponding third part 1151B1 and the corresponding fourth part 1151B2 to elastically deform, that is, elastically change the angle between the corresponding third part 1151B1 and the corresponding fourth part 1151B2.When the side plate 112 is subjected to the second moment along the second pivot direction P2 and each limiting protrusion 1152 is pushed against the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2, the second force of each limiting protrusion 1152 acting on the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2 does not pass through the corresponding fulcrum F, nor does it pass through the connection between the corresponding third part 1151B1 and the corresponding fourth part 1151B2. However, the second force of each limiting protrusion 1152 acting on the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2 relative to the corresponding fulcrum F is much greater than the force arm relative to the connection between the corresponding third part 1151B1 and the corresponding fourth part 1151B2. The force arm at the connection, that is, the moment generated relative to the corresponding fulcrum F by the second force of each limiting protrusion 1152 acting on the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2 is much greater than the moment generated relative to the connection between the corresponding third part 1151B1 and the corresponding fourth part 1151B2. Therefore, the second force of each limiting protrusion 1152 acting on the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2 will cause the connection between the corresponding first part 1151A1 and the corresponding second part 1151A2 to produce elastic deformation, that is, elastically change the angle between the corresponding first part 1151A1 and the corresponding second part 1151A2.

[0087] However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Any mechanism that allows the side panel to pivot between the closed position and the disengaged position by elastically deforming the first stopper by pushing the second stopper against the first stopper falls within the scope of the present invention. For example, in another embodiment, each first elastically deformable portion and the corresponding second elastically deformable portion may be asymmetrically arranged, and the first force exerted by each stopper protrusion on the corresponding first abutting inclined sidewall and the second force exerted by each stopper protrusion on the corresponding second abutting inclined sidewall do not pass through the fulcrum of the corresponding first elastically deformable portion. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the second elastically deformable portion of the stopper hook may include a movable member and an elastic member, wherein the movable member is pivotally connected to the first elastically deformable portion, and the elastic member is connected between the movable member and the first elastically deformable portion. When the side panel is subjected to a first torque in the first pivoting direction, causing the stopper protrusion to push against the first abutting inclined sidewall, the movable member is driven to pivot relative to the first elastically deformable portion, thereby elastically deforming the elastic member and allowing the side panel to continue pivoting in the first pivoting direction to the disengaged position. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the limiting mechanism may include at least one limiting hook and at least one limiting protrusion, respectively disposed on the side panel and the main body. Specifically, the first elastically deformable portion of each limiting hook may be disposed on the side panel. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the first limiting member and the second limiting member may be a limiting elastic arm and a limiting hook, respectively.

[0088] The following describes the operation of the present invention. When the user wants to remove the side panel 112 from the main body 111, the user can first remove the side panel 112 by Figure 1 and Figure 2 The engagement position shown in FIG. 1 slides along the sliding direction S to the position shown in FIG. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The unlocking position shown is such that the engaging hook 1141 and the engaging groove 1142 are disengaged along the sliding direction S, and the first bending tongue piece 1131 is aligned with the second bending tongue piece 1132. At this time, if the user does not apply any force to the side panel 112, the side panel 112 can be pivoted and unfolded relative to the main body 111 along the first pivoting direction P1 around the rotation axis R under the action of gravity through the cooperation between the first bending tongue piece 1131 and the second bending tongue piece 1132. However, during the above-mentioned pivoting and unfolding process, as shown in FIG. Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, since the first abutting inclined side wall W1 can abut against the limiting protrusion 1152 to limit the pivoting angle of the side plate 112 relative to the main body 111 along the first pivoting direction P1, the side plate 112 can be positioned relative to the main body 111 as shown in FIG. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 10 When the side plate 112 is positioned relative to the main body 111 as shown Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 10 When the side panel 112 is in the supporting position shown in FIG. 1 , the user can apply a first moment along the first pivoting direction P1 to the side panel 112. Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, when the side plate 112 is subjected to the first moment along the first pivoting direction P1, the limiting protrusion 1152 can push against the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1 to elastically deform the corresponding second elastic deformation portion 1151B along the first pivoting direction P1, so as to allow the side plate 112 to rotate along the first pivoting direction P1 as shown in FIG. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 10 The support position shown is pivoted to the disengaged position, thereby completing the removal of the side panel 112 .

[0089] During the aforementioned disassembly operation, unless the user applies a first torque to the side panel 112, the side panel 112 can be positioned in the supporting position. Therefore, the present invention can effectively prevent the side panel 112 from falling during the disassembly process and prevent damage to the equipment or personal injury caused by the falling side panel 112. Furthermore, when the side panel 112 is positioned in the supporting position, a gap O is formed between the upper side of the side panel 112 and the upper side of the main body 111, allowing the user's fingers to enter. Therefore, the user can grasp the upper side of the side panel 112 by inserting their fingers into the gap O, thereby easily applying the first torque to the side panel 112. Furthermore, during the process of the user operating the side panel 112 to pivot along the first pivot direction P1 to the disengaged position, once the limiting protrusion 1152 no longer pushes against the limiting hook 1151, the second elastically deformable portion 1151B can elastically return to its original position, i.e., the angle between the corresponding third portion 1151B1 and the corresponding fourth portion 1151B2 can elastically return to its original position.

[0090] On the other hand, when the user wants to install the side panel 112 on the main body 111, the user can first apply a second moment along the second pivot direction P2 to the side panel 112. Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, when the side plate 112 is subjected to the second moment along the second pivot direction P2, the limiting protrusion 1152 can push against the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2 to elastically deform the corresponding first elastic deformation portion 1151A along the first pivot direction P1, so as to allow the side plate 112 to rotate along the second pivot direction P2 as shown in FIG. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 10 The support position shown is pivoted to Figure 9 The closed position shown (i.e. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in the unlocked position), when the side plate 112 is pivoted to Figure 9 The closed position shown (i.e. Figure 3 and Figure 4 When the side panel 112 is in the unlocked position shown in FIG1 , the user can operate the side panel 112 to slide relative to the main body 111 along the sliding direction S to the position shown in FIG1 . Figure 1 and Figure 2 The engaging position shown drives the engaging hook 1141 to engage with the engaging groove 1142 along the sliding direction S, thereby completing the installation of the side panel 112.

[0091] During the aforementioned installation operation, even if the user is careless, such as releasing the side panel 112 while it is in the closed position, the side panel 112 can still be positioned in the supporting position. Therefore, the present invention effectively prevents the side panel 112 from falling during installation, thereby preventing damage to the equipment or personal injury caused by the falling side panel 112. Furthermore, when the user pivots the side panel 112 along the second pivot direction P2 to the closed position, once the limiting protrusion 1152 no longer pushes against the limiting hook 1151, the first elastically deformable portion 1151A can elastically return to its original position, i.e., the angle between the corresponding first portion 1151A1 and the corresponding second portion 1151A2 can elastically return to its original position.

[0092] Please refer to Figures 14 to 19 ,like Figures 14 to 19 As shown, different from the first embodiment, a second elastic deformation portion 1151B' of each limiting hook 1151' of an electronic device 1' of this embodiment includes a movable part 1151B1' and an elastic part 1151B2', the movable part 1151B1' of each second elastic deformation portion 1151B' is pivotally connected to a corresponding first elastic deformation portion 1151A', the elastic part 1151B2' of each second elastic deformation portion 1151B' is connected between the corresponding movable part 1151B1' and the corresponding first elastic deformation portion 1151A', and a contact protrusion 1151C' of each limiting hook 1151' extends from the corresponding movable part 1151B1', and the remaining structures of this embodiment are similar to those of the first embodiment and are not repeated here. In this embodiment, the first elastic deformation portion 1151A' can be made of an elastic material, the movable member 1151B1' can be made of a rigid material, and the elastic member 1151B2' can be a torsion spring. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in another embodiment, the first elastic deformation portion and the movable member can both be made of an elastic material.

[0093] When the user wants to remove one side panel 112' from a main body 111', the user can first slide the side panel 112' along the sliding direction to the unlocking position, so that the locking hook and the locking groove are disengaged along the sliding direction, and the first bent tongue is aligned with the second bent tongue. At this time, if the user does not apply any force to the side panel 112', the side panel 112' can be pivoted and expanded relative to the main body 111' along a first pivot direction P1' around the rotation axis under the action of gravity through the cooperation of the first bent tongue and the second bent tongue. However, during the above-mentioned pivoting and expansion process, since a first abutting inclined side wall W1' can abut against a limiting protrusion 1152' to limit the pivoting angle of the side panel 112' relative to the main body 111' along the first pivot direction P1', the side panel 112' can be positioned relative to the main body 111' as shown in the figure. Figure 15 When the side plate 112' is positioned relative to the main body 111' as shown Figure 15When the side panel 112' is in the supporting position shown in FIG. 1 , the user can apply a first moment along the first pivoting direction P1' to the side panel 112'. Figure 15 As shown, when the side plate 112' is subjected to the first moment along the first pivoting direction P1', the limiting protrusion 1152' can be pushed against the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1'. At this time, since the torque generated by the first force of the limiting protrusion 1152' acting on the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1' relative to the corresponding fulcrum is much smaller than the torque generated by the movable connection between the corresponding movable member 1151B1' and the corresponding first elastic deformation portion 1151A', the first force of the limiting protrusion 1152' acting on the corresponding first abutting inclined side wall W1' will cause the corresponding movable member 1151B1' to pivot along the first pivoting direction P1', thereby causing the corresponding elastic member 1151B2' to elastically deform, so as to allow the side plate 112' to rotate along the first pivoting direction P1' as shown in FIG. Figure 15 The support position shown is pivoted to the disengaged position, thereby completing the removal of the side panel 112'.

[0094] During the above-described disassembly operation, unless the user applies a first torque to the side panel 112', the side panel 112' can be positioned in the supporting position. Therefore, the present invention can effectively prevent the side panel 112' from falling during the disassembly process and prevent damage to the equipment or personal injury caused by the falling side panel 112'. In addition, when the side panel 112' is positioned in the supporting position, a gap O' is formed between the upper side of the side panel 112' and the upper side of the main body 111' for the user's fingers to enter. Therefore, the user can grasp the upper side of the side panel 112' by inserting a finger into the gap O', thereby easily applying the first torque to the side panel 112'. Furthermore, when the user operates the side panel 112' to pivot along the first pivot direction P1' to the disengaged position, once the limiting protrusion 1152' no longer pushes against the limiting hook 1151', the second elastic deformation portion 1151B' can elastically recover. That is, the pivoting angle of the corresponding movable member 1151B1' and the corresponding first elastic deformation portion 1151A' can elastically recover under the drive of the elastic member 1151B2'.

[0095] On the other hand, when the user wants to install the side panel 112' on the main body 111', he can first apply a second moment to the side panel 112' along a second pivot direction P2' opposite to the first pivot direction P1', such as Figure 16As shown, when the side plate 112' is subjected to the second moment along the second pivot direction P2', the limiting protrusion 1152' can be pushed against the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2'. At this time, since the moment generated by the second force of the limiting protrusion 1152' acting on the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2' relative to the corresponding fulcrum is much greater than the moment generated relative to the movable connection between the corresponding movable member 1151B1' and the corresponding first elastic deformation portion 1151A', the second force of the limiting protrusion 1152' acting on the corresponding second abutting inclined side wall W2' will cause the corresponding first elastic deformation portion 1151A' to elastically deform along the first pivot direction P1', so as to allow the side plate 112' to rotate along the second pivot direction P2' as shown in FIG. Figure 15 The support position shown is pivoted to the closed position. When the side panel 112' is pivoted to the closed position, the user can then operate the side panel 112' to slide the side panel 112' relative to the main body 111' along the sliding direction to the engaging position, thereby driving the engaging hook to engage with the engaging groove along the sliding direction, thereby completing the installation of the side panel 112'.

[0096] During the aforementioned installation operation, even if there is a slight mistake, such as the user releasing the side panel 112' when it is in the closed position, the side panel 112' can still be positioned in the supporting position. Therefore, the present invention can effectively prevent the side panel 112' from falling during the installation process and prevent damage to the equipment or personal injury caused by the falling side panel 112'. In addition, when the user operates the side panel 112' to pivot along the second pivot direction P2' to the closed position, once the limiting protrusion 1152' no longer pushes against the limiting hook 1151', the first elastic deformation portion 1151A' can elastically return to its original position, that is, the angle between the corresponding first portion 1151A1' and the corresponding second portion 1151A2' can elastically return to its original position.

[0097] To sum up, the limiting mechanism of the present invention can limit the pivoting angle of the side panel relative to the main body along the first pivoting direction when the side panel is in the unlocking position relative to the main body, so that the side panel is positioned at a supporting position relative to the main body, thereby preventing the side panel from falling. Therefore, the present invention can provide better operating convenience and safety.

[0098] The above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. Any equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A housing structure, comprising: One subject; a side panel detachably mounted on the main body; as well as A limiting mechanism is arranged between the main body and the side plate, and the limiting mechanism includes at least one first limiting member and at least one second limiting member. The at least one first limiting member is arranged on one of the main body and the side plate, and the at least one second limiting member is arranged on the other of the main body and the side plate. The at least one first limiting member is used to abut against the at least one second limiting member so that the side plate is positioned at a supporting position relative to the main body, wherein when the side plate is at the supporting position, a gap is formed between the side plate and the main body.

2. The casing structure as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one first limiting member is at least one limiting hook, and the at least one second limiting member is at least one limiting protrusion, and the at least one limiting hook is used to abut against the at least one limiting protrusion to limit a pivoting angle of the side panel relative to the main body along a first pivoting direction.

3. The casing structure as described in claim 2, wherein at least a portion of the at least one limit hook is made of elastic material, and when the side panel is subjected to a first torque along the first pivot direction, the at least one limit protrusion pushes against the at least one limit hook to elastically deform the at least one limit hook, thereby allowing the side panel to pivot along the first pivot direction through the support position to a disengaged position, and in the process of the side panel pivoting from the support position to the disengaged position along the first pivot direction, the gap formed between the side panel and the main body gradually increases.

4. The casing structure as described in claim 3, wherein the at least one limiting hook includes a first elastic deformation portion provided on one of the main body and the side panel and a second elastic deformation portion extending from the first elastic deformation portion, and when the side panel is subjected to the first torque along the first pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the second elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction.

5. The casing structure as described in claim 4, wherein the at least one limiting hook also includes an abutment protrusion extending from the second elastic deformation portion, the abutment protrusion includes a first abutment inclined side wall, and when the side plate is subjected to the first torque along the first pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the first abutment inclined side wall to elastically deform the second elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction.

6. The casing structure as described in claim 5, wherein the first elastic deformation portion includes a first part and a second part, the second elastic deformation portion includes a third part and a fourth part, the first part is arranged on one of the main body and the side panel, the second part extends from the first part and is connected to the fourth part, the third part extends from the fourth part, and the abutment protrusion extends from the third part. 7 . The housing structure according to claim 5 , wherein a fulcrum is formed on the first elastic deformation portion, and a first force exerted by the at least one limiting protrusion on the first abutting inclined sidewall passes through the fulcrum.

8. The casing structure as described in claim 5, wherein the second elastic deformation portion includes a movable member and an elastic member, the movable member is pivotally connected to the first elastic deformation portion, the elastic member is connected between the movable member and the first elastic deformation portion, and the abutting protrusion extends from the movable member.

9. The housing structure of claim 3 , wherein when the side panel is subjected to a second moment in a second pivoting direction opposite to the first pivoting direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the at least one limiting hook, so as to allow the side panel to pivot along the second pivoting direction through the supporting position to a closed position, and in the process of the side panel pivoting from the supporting position to the closed position along the first pivoting direction, the gap formed between the side panel and the main body gradually shrinks, and the at least one limiting hook includes a first elastic deformation portion provided on one of the main body and the side panel, a second elastic deformation portion extending from the first elastic deformation portion, and an abutting protrusion extending from the second elastic deformation portion, the abutting protrusion including a first abutting inclined side wall and A second abutting inclined side wall, an inclination direction of the second abutting inclined side wall is opposite to an inclination direction of the first abutting inclined side wall, when the side plate is subjected to the first moment along the first pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the first abutting inclined side wall to elastically deform the second elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction, and when the side plate is subjected to the second moment along the second pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the second abutting inclined side wall to elastically deform the first elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction, a fulcrum is formed on the first elastic deformation portion, a first force of the at least one limiting protrusion acting on the first abutting inclined side wall passes through the fulcrum, and a second force of the at least one limiting protrusion acting on the second abutting inclined side wall does not pass through the fulcrum.

10. The casing structure as described in claim 1 further includes a rotating mechanism, which has a rotating axis and is used to allow the side panel to pivot relative to the main body around the rotating axis, and the rotating mechanism includes at least one first bending tongue piece arranged on the side panel and at least one second bending tongue piece arranged on the main body, the at least one first bending tongue piece is located above the at least one second bending tongue piece, and one end of the at least one second bending tongue piece is used to abut against the at least one first bending tongue piece, so as to form the rotating axis by the abutting cooperation between the at least one second bending tongue piece and the at least one first bending tongue piece.

11. A casing structure as described in claim 1, wherein the side panel can slide between a locking position and a release position relative to the main body, when the side panel is in the locking position relative to the main body, the side panel cannot pivot relative to the main body, and when the side panel is in the release position relative to the main body, the side panel can pivot relative to the main body, the casing structure also includes a locking mechanism, which is arranged between the main body and the side panel, and is used to limit the side panel from pivoting relative to the main body when the side panel is in the locking position relative to the main body, and the locking mechanism is also used to allow the side panel to pivot relative to the main body when the side panel is in the release position relative to the main body.

12. The casing structure as described in claim 11, wherein the locking mechanism includes at least one locking hook and at least one locking slot, the at least one locking hook being arranged on one of the main body and the side panel, and the at least one locking slot being arranged on the other of the main body and the side panel, when the side panel is in the locking position relative to the main body, the at least one locking hook and the at least one locking slot are engaged with each other so that the side panel cannot pivot relative to the main body, and when the side panel is in the unlocking position relative to the main body, the at least one locking hook and the at least one locking slot are disengaged from each other so that the side panel can pivot relative to the main body, and the side panel can slide relative to the main body along a sliding direction, and the at least one locking hook and the at least one locking slot are engaged with or disengaged from each other along the sliding direction.

13. The casing structure as described in claim 12 further includes a push structure, which includes an operating handle and a push member, the operating handle is linked to the push member, and the operating handle is pivotally set on the side panel. When the operating handle pivots relative to the side panel, the operating handle drives the push member to push the main body, thereby driving the side panel to slide from the engaged position to the unlocked position relative to the main body.

14. An electronic device, comprising: A housing structure, comprising: One subject; a side panel detachably mounted to the main body; and a limiting mechanism, which is arranged between the main body and the side panel, and includes at least one first limiting member and at least one second limiting member, the at least one first limiting member is arranged on one of the main body and the side panel, and the at least one second limiting member is arranged on the other of the main body and the side panel, the at least one first limiting member is used to abut against the at least one second limiting member so that the side panel is positioned at a supporting position relative to the main body, wherein when the side panel is at the supporting position, a gap is formed between the side panel and the main body; and at least one electronic module, which is arranged in the casing structure.

15. The electronic device as described in claim 14, wherein the at least one first limiting member is at least one limiting hook, the at least one second limiting member is at least one limiting protrusion, and the at least one limiting hook is used to abut against the at least one limiting protrusion to limit a pivoting angle of the side panel relative to the main body along a first pivoting direction.

16. The electronic device of claim 15 , wherein at least a portion of the at least one limit hook is made of an elastic material, and when the side panel is subjected to a first torque along the first pivot direction, the at least one limit protrusion pushes against the at least one limit hook to elastically deform the at least one limit hook, so as to allow the side panel to pivot along the first pivot direction through the support position to a disengaged position, and during the process of the side panel pivoting from the support position to the disengaged position along the first pivot direction, the gap formed between the side panel and the main body gradually increases, and when the side panel is subjected to a second torque along a second pivot direction opposite to the first pivot direction, the at least one limit protrusion pushes against the at least one limit hook to elastically deform the at least one limit hook, so as to allow the side panel to pivot along the second pivot direction through the support position to a closed position, and during the process of the side panel pivoting from the support position to the closed position along the first pivot direction, the gap formed between the side panel and the main body gradually decreases.

17. An electronic device as described in claim 16, wherein the at least one limiting hook includes a first elastic deformation portion arranged on one of the main body and the side panel and a second elastic deformation portion extending from the first elastic deformation portion, when the side panel is subjected to the first torque along the first pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the second elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction, and when the side panel is subjected to the second torque along the second pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the at least one limiting hook to elastically deform the first elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction.

18. An electronic device as described in claim 17, wherein the at least one limiting hook also includes an abutting protrusion extending from the second elastic deformation portion, the abutting protrusion includes a first abutting inclined side wall and a second abutting inclined side wall, an inclination direction of the second abutting inclined side wall is opposite to an inclination direction of the first abutting inclined side wall, when the side plate is subjected to the first torque along the first pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the first abutting inclined side wall to elastically deform the second elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction, when the side plate is subjected to the second torque along the second pivot direction, the at least one limiting protrusion pushes against the second abutting inclined side wall to elastically deform the first elastic deformation portion along the first pivot direction.

19. An electronic device as described in claim 18, wherein the first elastic deformation portion includes a first part and a second part, the second elastic deformation portion includes a third part and a fourth part, the first part is arranged on one of the main body and the side panel, the second part extends from the first part and is connected to the fourth part, the third part extends from the fourth part, and the abutment protrusion extends from the third part.

20. The electronic device as claimed in claim 18, wherein the second elastic deformation portion may include a movable member and an elastic member, the movable member is pivotally connected to the first elastic deformation portion, the elastic member is connected between the movable member and the first elastic deformation portion, and the abutting protrusion extends from the movable member.

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