Device with automatic locking function

Abstract

This invention discloses a device with an automatic locking function, comprising a housing, a locking member, a cover, and a blocking member. The locking member is rotatably disposed in the housing. The locking member has a first engaging portion. The cover is disposed on the housing. The cover has a second engaging portion. The blocking member drives the locking member to engage the first engaging portion with the second engaging portion to lock the cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a device with an automatic locking function, and more particularly to a device that can automatically lock a cover by installing a blocking element. Background Technology

[0002] With the development and advancement of technology, various electronic devices (such as computers and servers) have gradually become indispensable necessities in people's daily lives. These devices contain numerous electronic components to meet diverse functional requirements. Some electronic devices have removable side or top covers for easy replacement or repair of electronic components. Furthermore, some electronic devices can be fitted with safety barriers to protect the front area. However, even with safety barriers installed, the side or top covers can still be removed, making it possible for the electronic components inside to be stolen or damaged. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides a device with an automatic locking function to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] According to one embodiment, the device with an automatic locking function of the present invention includes a housing, a locking member, a cover, and a blocking member. The locking member is rotatably disposed in the housing. The locking member has a first engaging portion. The cover is disposed on the housing. The cover has a second engaging portion. The blocking member drives the locking member to engage the first engaging portion with the second engaging portion to lock the cover.

[0005] In summary, this invention incorporates a rotatable locking element within the housing. The user first places the cover onto the housing, then installs the blocking element. When the blocking element is installed, it drives the locking element to rotate, causing the first engaging portion of the locking element to engage with the second engaging portion of the cover, thus locking the cover. Therefore, this invention automatically locks the cover through the installation of the blocking element, preventing the cover from being disassembled.

[0006] The advantages and spirit of the present invention can be further understood from the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a device with an automatic locking function according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0008] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the device in the diagram;

[0009] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial internal view of the shell from another perspective;

[0010] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Exploded view of the locking mechanism and bracket;

[0011] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional view of the locking mechanism and locking cover in the middle;

[0012] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a device with an automatic locking function according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 7 A perspective view of the locking mechanism locking the cover;

[0014] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of a device with an automatic locking function according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A partial internal view of the device;

[0016] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A partial exploded view of the device in the diagram;

[0017] Figure 11 Install the shielding component to Figure 8 A three-dimensional view of the shell inside;

[0018] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A partial internal view of the device.

[0019] Symbol Explanation

[0020] 1,1',3: Device

[0021] 10,30: Shell

[0022] 12,32: Locking components

[0023] 14,34: Cover

[0024] 16,36: Covering parts

[0025] 18,42,412,418: Studs

[0026] 20,44,414,420: Screws

[0027] 22,46: Torsion spring

[0028] 38: Fasteners

[0029] 40: Linkage Mechanism

[0030] 100: Bracket

[0031] 102: Opening

[0032] 120,320: First card combination part

[0033] 122, 322, 422: Through holes

[0034] 124: Extension

[0035] 140,340: Second card section

[0036] 160: Protrusion

[0037] 380: Support base

[0038] 400: First Linkage Component

[0039] 402: Second linkage

[0040] 404: Traction component

[0041] 406: Pipe fittings

[0042] 408: Positioning component

[0043] 410: Positioning groove

[0044] 416: Guide groove

[0045] A1, A2, A3: Arrows

[0046] C1: Center of rotation

[0047] C2: Axis

[0048] L: Connection Detailed Implementation

[0049] Please see Figures 1 to 5 , Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a device 1 with an automatic locking function according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of device 1 in the diagram. Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial interior view of the housing 10 from another perspective. Figure 4 for Figure 3 Exploded view of locking element 12 and bracket 100. Figure 5 for Figure 3 A perspective view of the locking element 12 locking the cover 14.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, the device 1 with automatic locking function includes a housing 10, a locking element 12, a cover 14, and a blocking element 16. In this embodiment, device 1 can be a computer, a server, or other device requiring automatic locking function. It should be noted that device 1 can be an electronic device or a non-electronic device, depending on the actual application.

[0051] The locking member 12 is rotatably disposed within the housing 10, and the locking member 12 has a first engaging portion 120. In this embodiment, the housing 10 may include a bracket 100, and the locking member 12 may be pivotally connected to the bracket 100 and rotatably disposed within the housing 10. The bracket 100 may be the front frame of the housing 10, but is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the device 1 may further include a stud 18, a screw 20, and a torsion spring 22. Figure 4 As shown, the stud 18 can be embedded in the bracket 100. Furthermore, the locking member 12 may have a through hole 122. The screw 20 can pass through the through hole 122 and be locked to the stud 18 to pivotally connect the locking member 12 to the bracket 100. The torsion spring 22 can be sleeved on the stud 18, and its two ends are respectively connected to the locking member 12 and the bracket 100. Thus, after the locking member 12 rotates, the torsion spring 22 can drive the locking member 12 to reset. It should be noted that the present invention can also pivotally connect the locking member 12 to the bracket 100 through other rotating shaft structures, wherein the composition of the rotating shaft structure can be determined according to the actual application.

[0052] A cover 14 is disposed on the housing 10. The cover 14 may be a side cover of the housing 10, but is not limited thereto. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the cover 10 can be assembled to one side of the housing 10 in the direction of arrow A1, or detached from the housing 10 in the direction of arrow A2. Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the cover 14 has a second engaging portion 140.

[0053] The user can first place the cover 14 onto the housing 10 in the direction of arrow A1. Next, the user installs the blocking member 16 onto the housing 10 in the direction of arrow A2. When the blocking member 16 is installed onto the housing 10, it drives the locking member 12 to rotate, causing the first engaging portion 120 of the locking member 12 to engage with the second engaging portion 140 of the cover 14, thus locking the cover 14. Therefore, the present invention can automatically lock the cover 14 by installing the blocking member 16, preventing the cover 14 from being disassembled. The blocking member 16 can be a safety baffle to protect the front area of ​​the device 1, but is not limited thereto.

[0054] In this embodiment, the support 100 may have an opening 102 (e.g., Figure 5 As shown), and the shielding member 16 may have a protrusion 160 (as shown). Figure 2 and Figure 5(As shown). When the cover 16 is installed into the housing 10, the protrusion 160 of the cover 16 passes through the opening 102 of the bracket 100 and pushes the locking member 12 to rotate, so that the first engaging part 120 of the locking member 12 engages with the second engaging part 140 of the cover 14 to lock the cover 14. When the user wants to remove the cover 14, the user needs to remove the cover 16 first. After the cover 16 is removed, the torsion spring 22 will drive the locking member 12 to return to its original position. Figure 3 The position shown allows the first engaging portion 120 of the locking member 12 to disengage from the second engaging portion 140 of the cover 14. The user can then remove the cover 14 from the housing 10 in the direction of arrow A2.

[0055] In this embodiment, the line L connecting the rotation center C1 of the locking member 12 and the axis C2 of the second engaging portion 140 of the cover 14 can be parallel to the assembly direction of the cover 14 relative to the housing 10 (that is, Figure 2 (The directions of arrows A1 and A2 are shown). In other words, the rotation center C1 of the locking member 12 and the axis C2 of the second engaging portion 140 of the cover 14 can be located on the same horizontal line. Therefore, the engagement between the first engaging portion 120 of the locking member 12 and the second engaging portion 140 of the cover 14 can withstand a large lateral force, making it difficult for the first engaging portion 120 of the locking member 12 and the second engaging portion 140 of the cover 14 to loosen.

[0056] Please see Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 , Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a device 1' with an automatic locking function according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 A perspective view of the locking element 12 locking the cover 14.

[0057] The main difference between device 1' and device 1 described above is that the locking member 12 of device 1' has an extension 124, such as... Figure 6 As shown. In this embodiment, the extension 124 of the locking member 12 protrudes from the opening 102 of the bracket 100. Therefore, when the blocking member 16 is installed on the housing 10, the blocking member 16 pushes against the extension 124 and drives the locking member 12 to rotate, so that the first engaging portion 120 of the locking member 12 engages with the second engaging portion 140 of the cover 14 to lock the cover 14. Since the blocking member 16 directly pushes against the extension 124 protruding from the opening 102 of the bracket 100, the aforementioned protrusion 160 can be omitted from the blocking member 16 of the device 1'. It should be noted that... Figures 6 to 7 Zhongyu Figures 1 to 5 The components with the same designation shown in the diagram operate on roughly the same principle, and will not be described in detail here.

[0058] Please see Figures 8 to 12 , Figure 8This is a perspective view of a device 3 with an automatic locking function according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 for Figure 8 A partial interior view of device 3 in the diagram. Figure 10 for Figure 9 A partial exploded view of device 3 in the diagram. Figure 11 Install the shielding component 36 to Figure 8 A perspective view of the shell 30 in the middle. Figure 12 for Figure 11 Partial internal view of device 3 in the image.

[0059] like Figures 8 to 12 As shown, the device 3 with automatic locking function includes a housing 30, a locking member 32, a cover 34, a blocking member 36, a fixing member 38, and a linkage mechanism 40. In this embodiment, the device 3 can be a computer, a server, or other device requiring automatic locking function. It should be noted that the device 3 can be an electronic device or a non-electronic device, depending on the actual application.

[0060] The locking member 32 is rotatably disposed in the housing 30, and the locking member 32 has a first engaging portion 320. The fixing member 38 is disposed in the housing 30. In this embodiment, the locking member 32 is pivotally connected to the fixing member 38 and rotatably disposed in the housing 30. The fixing member 38 may be a support frame. In this embodiment, the device 3 may further include a stud 42, a screw 44, and a torsion spring 46. Figure 10 As shown, the stud 42 can be embedded in the fixing member 38. Furthermore, the locking member 32 may have a through hole 322. The screw 44 can pass through the through hole 322 and be locked to the stud 42 to pivotally connect the locking member 32 to the fixing member 38. A torsion spring 46 can be sleeved on the stud 42, and both ends of the torsion spring 46 are respectively connected to the locking member 32 and the fixing member 38. Thus, after the locking member 32 rotates, the torsion spring 46 can drive the locking member 32 to reset. It should be noted that the present invention can also pivotally connect the locking member 32 to the fixing member 38 through other rotating shaft structures, wherein the composition of the rotating shaft structure can be determined according to the actual application.

[0061] A cover 34 is disposed on the housing 30. The cover 34 may be the upper cover of the housing 30, but is not limited thereto. The cover 34 has a second engaging portion 340 (e.g., ...). Figure 12 (As shown). It should be noted that the second engaging portion 340 is located on the inner side of the cover 34 relative to the housing 30. When the cover 34 is mounted on the housing 30, the second engaging portion 340 is located... Figure 12 The location shown.

[0062] The linkage mechanism 40 is connected to the locking element 32. The user can first mount the cover 34 onto the housing 30, such as... Figure 8 As shown. Next, the user installs the shield 36 onto the housing 30, as shown. Figure 11As shown. When the shielding member 36 is installed on the housing 30, the shielding member 36 pushes against the linkage mechanism 40, causing the linkage mechanism 40 to drive the locking member 32 to rotate. This causes the first engaging portion 320 of the locking member 32 to engage with the second engaging portion 340 of the cover 34, thus locking the cover 34. Therefore, the present invention can automatically lock the cover 34 by installing the shielding member 36, preventing the cover 34 from being disassembled. The shielding member 36 can be a safety baffle to protect the front area of ​​the device 3, but is not limited thereto.

[0063] In this embodiment, the linkage mechanism 40 may include a first linkage 400, a second linkage 402, a traction member 404, and a pipe 406. The first linkage 400 is movably disposed on the fixing member 38, and one end of the first linkage 400 protrudes from the housing 30 (e.g., Figure 8 As shown, the first linkage 400 can be pushed back by the blocking member 36. The second linkage 402 is pivotally connected to the fixing member 38 and connected to the first linkage 400. The tube 406 is disposed on the fixing member 38, and the traction member 404 is disposed in the tube 406. In this embodiment, the tube 406 can be disposed on the two support seats 380 formed by bending from the fixing member 38. The two ends of the traction member 404 are respectively connected to the second linkage 402 and the locking member 32. In this embodiment, the traction member 404 can be a steel wire, but is not limited thereto.

[0064] In this embodiment, the linkage mechanism 40 may further include a positioning member 408, and the second linkage member 402 may have a positioning groove 410. The positioning member 408 is embedded in the first linkage member 400 and disposed in the positioning groove 410 to connect the second linkage member 402 to the first linkage member 400. It should be noted that the present invention can also connect the second linkage member 402 to the first linkage member 400 through other positioning structures, wherein the composition of the positioning structure can be determined according to the actual application.

[0065] In this embodiment, the linkage mechanism 40 may further include two studs 412 and two screws 414. The two studs 412 are embedded in the fixing member 38. The first linkage member 400 has two guide grooves 416. The two screws 414 pass through the two guide grooves 416 and are locked to the two studs 412, so as to movably mount the first linkage member 400 on the fixing member 38. Thus, the first linkage member 400 can move linearly relative to the fixing member 38. It should be noted that the present invention can also movably mount the first linkage member 400 on the fixing member 38 through other guide structures, wherein the composition of the guide structure can be determined according to the actual application.

[0066] In this embodiment, the linkage mechanism 40 may further include a stud 418 and a screw 420, and the second linkage member 402 may have a through hole 422. The stud 418 is embedded in the fixing member 38. The screw 420 passes through the through hole 422 and is locked to the stud 418 to pivotally connect the second linkage member 402 to the fixing member 38. It should be noted that the present invention can also pivotally connect the second linkage member 402 to the fixing member 38 through other rotating shaft structures, wherein the composition of the rotating shaft structure can be determined according to the actual application.

[0067] When the shielding member 36 is installed into the housing 30, the shielding member 36 will move along... Figure 8 and Figure 12 Arrow A3 pushes the first linkage 400 in the direction of the first linkage 400. Then, the first linkage 400 drives the second linkage 402 to rotate, and the second linkage 402 pulls the traction member 404, causing the traction member 404 to pull the locking member 32 to rotate. At this time, the first engaging portion 320 of the locking member 32 engages with the second engaging portion 340 of the cover 34 to lock the cover 34. Figure 12 As shown. When the user wants to remove the cover 34, the user must first remove the blocking member 36. After the blocking member 36 is removed, the torsion spring 46 will drive the locking member 32 to return to its original position. Figure 9 The position shown allows the first engaging portion 320 of the locking member 32 to disengage from the second engaging portion 340 of the cover 34. The user can then remove the cover 34 from the housing 30.

[0068] In summary, this invention incorporates a rotatable locking element within the housing. The user first places the cover onto the housing, then installs the blocking element. When the blocking element is installed, it drives the locking element to rotate, causing the first engaging portion of the locking element to engage with the second engaging portion of the cover, thus locking the cover. Therefore, this invention automatically locks the cover through the installation of the blocking element, preventing the cover from being disassembled.

[0069] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the claims of the present invention should be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device with an automatic locking function, comprising: case; A locking element is rotatably disposed in the housing, and the locking element has a first engaging portion; A cover, disposed on the housing, the cover having a second engaging portion; and shielding components; wherein When the cover is installed on the housing, the cover drives the locking member to rotate by pushing the locking member, so that the first engaging part engages with the second engaging part to lock the cover.

2. The device with automatic locking function as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a bracket and the locking member is pivotally connected to the bracket.

3. The device with automatic locking function as described in claim 2 further includes a stud and a screw, the stud being embedded in the bracket, the locking member having a through hole, the screw passing through the through hole and locking to the stud, so as to pivotally connect the locking member to the bracket.

4. The device with automatic locking function as described in claim 3 further includes a torsion spring sleeved on the stud, with both ends of the torsion spring connected to the locking member and the bracket, respectively.

5. The device with automatic locking function as described in claim 2, wherein the bracket has an opening and the blocking member has a protrusion, wherein, The structure for pushing the locking member includes the opening of the bracket and the protrusion of the shield; when the shield is installed in the housing, the protrusion passes through the opening and pushes the locking member to rotate.

6. The device with an automatic locking function as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bracket has an opening, the locking member has an extension protruding from the opening, wherein, The structure for pushing the locking member includes the opening of the bracket and the extension of the locking member; when the blocking member is installed in the housing, the blocking member pushes against the extension and drives the locking member to rotate.

7. The device with automatic locking function as claimed in claim 1, wherein the line connecting the rotation center of the locking member and the axis of the second engaging portion is parallel to the assembly direction of the cover relative to the housing.

8. The device with automatic locking function as described in claim 1, further comprising: A fastener, disposed within the housing, and a locking member pivotally connected to the fastener; and The linkage mechanism is connected to the locking element; wherein The structure that pushes the locking member is the linkage mechanism. The blocking member pushes against the linkage mechanism, causing the linkage mechanism to drive the locking member to rotate.

9. The device with automatic locking function as described in claim 8, wherein the linkage mechanism includes a first linkage, a second linkage, and a traction member, the first linkage being movably disposed on the fixed member, one end of the first linkage protruding from the housing, the second linkage being pivotally connected to the fixed member and connected to the first linkage, and both ends of the traction member being respectively connected to the second linkage and the locking member; the blocking member pushes the first linkage, the first linkage drives the second linkage to rotate, and the second linkage pulls the traction member, causing the traction member to pull the locking member to rotate.

10. The device with automatic locking function as described in claim 9, wherein the linkage mechanism further comprises a tube disposed on the fixing member, and the traction member is disposed in the tube.

11. The device with automatic locking function as described in claim 9, wherein the linkage mechanism further includes a positioning member embedded in the first linkage member, the second linkage member having a positioning groove, the positioning member being disposed in the positioning groove to connect the second linkage member to the first linkage member.

12. The device with automatic locking function as described in claim 9, wherein the linkage mechanism further comprises two studs and two screws, the two studs being embedded in the fixing member, the first linkage having two guide slots, the two screws passing through the two guide slots and locked to the two studs, such that the first linkage moves linearly relative to the fixing member.

13. The device with automatic locking function as claimed in claim 9, wherein the linkage mechanism further includes a stud and a screw, the stud being embedded in the fixing member, the second linkage having a through hole, the screw passing through the through hole and locking to the stud, so as to pivotally connect the second linkage to the fixing member.

14. The device with automatic locking function as claimed in claim 8 further includes a stud and a screw, the stud being embedded in the fixing member, the locking member having a through hole, the screw passing through the through hole and locking to the stud, so as to pivotally connect the locking member to the fixing member.

15. The device with automatic locking function as described in claim 14 further includes a torsion spring sleeved on the stud, the two ends of the torsion spring being respectively connected to the locking member and the fixing member.

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