Computer host fixing device

Abstract

A computer host fixing device includes a rotating shaft, a belt and an adjusting unit. The belt has a winding end arranged on the rotating shaft and a bearing segment. The adjusting unit includes a positioning ring, a clamping turntable and an elastic member. The positioning ring has a plurality of positioning teeth arranged in a ring shape. The clamping turntable is movably arranged on the rotating shaft and used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The clamping turntable has a plurality of clamping teeth arranged in a ring shape. The elastic member is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The length of the bearing segment can be adjusted by rotating the clamping turntable, and the clamping teeth are engaged with the positioning teeth of the positioning ring to position the rotating shaft by the elastic member pushing the clamping turntable. The adjusting process can be operated by one hand, so that the computer host fixing device has the advantages of convenient operation and improved safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a mounting device for a computer host, and more particularly to a mounting device for a computer host that is easy to use and improves security. Background Technology

[0002] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 A conventional computer 100 fixing device 1 is used to fix the computer 100 to the bottom side of a tabletop (not shown).

[0003] The fixing device 1 of the computer 100 includes two female frames 11, two male frames 12, and a fixing plate 13. The female frames 11 are arranged diagonally opposite each other on the computer 100. The male frames 12 are also arranged diagonally opposite each other on the computer 100. Both ends of each male frame 12 extend into the female frame 11. The connection between the male frame 12 and the female frame 11 is secured by multiple bolts 14. The fixing plate 13 is connected to the upper female frame 11 and used to fix it to the bottom side of the tabletop. This not only avoids occupying the usable space of the tabletop but also prevents the computer 100 from being kicked or impacted when placed on the ground.

[0004] However, when installing the female frame 11 and the male frame 12 into the computer 100, each male frame 12 must be aligned before being inserted into the female frame 11, and the bolts 14 must be tightened one by one. The fixing method is cumbersome, inconvenient, and cannot be applied to computers 100 of various sizes, and needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a computer host fixing device that is easy to operate and can improve security.

[0006] The computer host fixing device of the present invention includes a retaining base, a rotating shaft, a strap, and an adjustment unit. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the retaining base about an axis. The strap has a fixed end fixed to the retaining base, a winding end opposite to the fixed end and disposed on the rotating shaft, and a bearing section located between the fixed end and the winding end and suitable for supporting the computer host. The adjustment unit is disposed on the retaining base and includes a positioning ring, a locking disc, and an elastic element arranged along the axis. The positioning ring is formed on the retaining base and surrounds the axis. The positioning ring has a plurality of positioning teeth arranged in a ring around the axis. The locking disc is movably mounted on the rotating shaft along the axis and is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The locking disc has a plurality of locking teeth arranged in a ring around the axis and used to engage the positioning teeth. The elastic element is sleeved on the rotating shaft and has the potential energy to constantly move the locking disc along the axis toward the positioning ring, causing the locking teeth to engage the positioning teeth.

[0007] The computer host fixing device of the present invention further includes a turntable portion circumferentially disposed on the rotating shaft, and an operating portion extending outward from the turntable portion along the axis of the positioning ring for operation, wherein the engaging teeth are formed on the turntable portion.

[0008] The computer host fixing device of the present invention further includes a wrench for driving the locking turntable to rotate. The wrench has a head for connecting to the operating part and a handle extending outward from the head for gripping.

[0009] The computer host fixing device of the present invention has a non-circular outer contour of the rotating shaft, and the locking turntable also has a sleeve hole that fits the rotating shaft and is shaped to match the outer contour of the rotating shaft.

[0010] The computer host fixing device of the present invention includes a base body and at least one spacer made of plastic disposed at the bottom of the base body in the vertical direction, the bottom of the spacer being adapted for the computer host to rest against.

[0011] The computer host fixing device of the present invention has a serrated bottom for the spacer.

[0012] The computer host fixing device of the present invention further includes a slide rail unit, the slide rail unit including a guide rail and a slider disposed on the guide rail and slidably disposed on the guide rail along the direction of the axis.

[0013] The computer host fixing device of the present invention further includes a slide rail unit that passes through the slider and the retaining seat in the vertical direction, so that the retaining seat can pivot relative to the slide rail unit.

[0014] The computer host fixing device of the present invention further includes a rotating shaft unit, the rotating shaft unit including the rotating shaft and a stop plate disposed around the rotating shaft, the engaging rotating disk being located on the axis between the positioning ring and the stop plate, and the elastic member being compressibly pushed between the engaging rotating disk and the stop plate.

[0015] The computer host fixing device of the present invention includes a rotating shaft defining a receiving groove extending along the axis, the receiving groove having a slit formed at the top end of the rotating shaft, and the winding end of the strap being disposed in the receiving groove and extending outward from the slit.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by rotating the engagement turntable, the rotating shaft can be rotated to wind or unwind the winding end of the strap, thereby adjusting the length of the bearing section. The potential energy of the elastic element pushes the engagement turntable, causing the engagement teeth to mesh with the positioning teeth of the positioning ring to position the rotating shaft. The adjustment process can be operated with one hand, making the present invention easy to operate and improving safety. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded 3D view illustrating an existing computer mounting device for securing the computer.

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded front view of the existing mounting device for the computer.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the computer host fixing device of the present invention, which is suitable for fixing the computer host to a surface;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial exploded view;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view illustrating that a rotating shaft unit, a strap unit, and an adjustment unit of the embodiment are located between a positioning cover and a rear cover of a retaining base.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A sectional view;

[0024] Figure 7 It is along Figure 6 The sectional view intercepted by line VII-VII in the diagram;

[0025] Figure 8 It is along Figure 6 The sectional view intercepted by line VIII-VIII in the diagram; and

[0026] Figures 9 to 19 This is a schematic diagram of the usage process of the embodiment described. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Before the invention is described in detail, it should be noted that the front-back direction X, left-right direction Y, and up-down direction Z referred to in the following description are... Figure 3 The directions shown are for reference only.

[0028] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 One embodiment of the computer host fixing device of the present invention is suitable for fixing a computer host 8 to a surface 9. The surface 9 may be the bottom surface of a tabletop (not shown). The embodiment includes a retaining base 2, a pivot unit 3, a strap unit 4, an adjustment unit 5, and a slide rail unit 6.

[0029] See Figures 4 to 7 The retaining base 2 includes a base body 21, a positioning cover 22, a front cover 23, a rear cover 24, and two spacers 25.

[0030] The outer contour of the seat body 21 is generally octagonal and surrounds and defines a chamber 211 that is connected to the outside on both the front and back sides. The seat body 21 has two outlets 212 formed on the left and right sides respectively and connected to the chamber 211 and the outside.

[0031] The positioning cover 22 is used to cover the front side of the chamber 211 and has a through hole 221 extending along an axis L, two snap-fit ​​slots 222 formed on the upper and lower sides respectively, a groove 223 extending from front to back, and an inlet 224 formed in the groove 223 and communicating with the chamber 211 (e.g., Figure 8 (As shown). The axis L extends along the front-rear direction X.

[0032] The front cover 23 is used to cover the front side of the positioning cover 22 and has two fastening pieces 231 for respectively fastening into the fastening slot 222.

[0033] The rear cover 24 is used to cover the rear side of the chamber 211 and has a limiting groove 241 extending along the axis L and opening forward.

[0034] The spacers 25 are made of plastic and are spaced apart at intervals on the bottom side of the base body 21. The bottom of each spacer 25 is serrated and designed to allow the top side of the computer host 8 to rest against it. This not only prevents the computer host 8 from directly colliding with the base body 21 but also increases the friction between the spacers and the computer host 8, preventing the computer host 8 from sliding. In this embodiment, there are two spacers 25, but in other variations, there may be only one spacer 25 extending along the front-rear direction X.

[0035] See Figures 5 to 8 The rotating shaft unit 3 is disposed in the chamber 211 of the holding seat 2 and includes a rotating shaft 31, a positioning post 32, a stop plate 33 and a limiting plate 34.

[0036] The rotating shaft 31 extends along the axis L and is rotatably disposed on the retaining base 2 about the axis L. The rotating shaft 31 defines a receiving groove 311 extending along the axis L, and the receiving groove 311 has a slit 312 formed at the top of the rotating shaft 31 and extending in the front-rear direction X.

[0037] The positioning post 32 is inserted through the front end of the rotating shaft 31 along the left-right direction Y and extends out of the rotating shaft 31 at both ends.

[0038] The stop plate 33 is arranged around the rotating shaft 31 and has a sleeve hole 331 that is sleeved on the rotating shaft 31 and is generally rectangular, a positioning groove 332 that extends along the left-right direction Y and whose two ends are respectively abutted by the two ends of the positioning post 32, and an annular groove 333 with the opening facing forward.

[0039] The limiting disc 34 is arranged around the rear end of the rotating shaft 31 and extends rearward along the axis L, passing through the limiting groove 241 of the rear cover 24, to prevent the rotating shaft 31 from deviating from the axis L and rotating.

[0040] The strap unit 4 is disposed on the rotating shaft unit 3 and includes a strap 41 and two fixing rods 42. The strap 41 has a fixed end 411 fixed to the retaining base 2, a winding end 412 opposite to the fixed end 411 and disposed on the rotating shaft 31, and a generally U-shaped supporting section 413 located between the fixed end 411 and the winding end 412 and suitable for supporting the computer host 8. The fixed end 411 extends out of the chamber 211 through one of the outlets 212. The winding end 412 is disposed in the groove 311 and extends outward from the slot 312 into the groove 311 and is wound around the rotating shaft 31, and then extends out of the chamber 211 through the other outlet 212.

[0041] In this embodiment, the fixed end 411 and the winding end 412 are respectively wound around the fixed rod 42, which can increase the structural strength. However, in other variations, the fixed end 411 and the winding end 412 can also be directly set on the retaining base 2 and the rotating shaft 31, respectively, and the fixed rod 42 can be omitted.

[0042] The adjustment unit 5 is disposed on the retaining base 2 and includes a positioning ring 51, a locking turntable 52, an elastic element 53, and a wrench 54. The positioning ring 51, the locking turntable 52, and the elastic element 53 are arranged along the axis L, making the component assembly more compact.

[0043] The positioning ring 51 is formed in the through hole 221 of the retaining base 2 and surrounds the axis L. The positioning ring 51 has a plurality of positioning teeth 511 arranged in a ring around the axis L.

[0044] The engaging turntable 52 is movably sleeved on the rotating shaft 31 along the axis L and is located between the positioning ring 51 and the stop plate 33 on the axis L, and is used to drive the rotating shaft 31 to rotate. The engaging turntable 52 has a turntable portion 521 that is ringed around the rotating shaft 31, an operating portion 522 that extends outward from the turntable portion 521 along the axis L, passes through the positioning ring 51 and is exposed on the positioning cover 22, a plurality of engaging teeth 523 that are arranged in a ring around the axis L and formed on the turntable portion 521, and a generally rectangular socket hole 524 that extends along the axis L, sleeves the rotating shaft 31.

[0045] In this embodiment, the outer contour of the rotating shaft 31, the sleeve hole 331 of the stop plate 33, and the sleeve hole 524 of the engaging turntable 52 are all generally rectangular, which can prevent the component from slipping when the engaging turntable 52 drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate. However, in other variations, the outer contour of the rotating shaft 31 can also be other polygonal or irregular non-circular shapes, and the shapes of the sleeve hole 331 and the sleeve hole 524 match the outer contour of the rotating shaft 31, which can also prevent the component from slipping during rotation.

[0046] The elastic element 53 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 31 and can be compressively pushed between the annular groove 333 of the engaging turntable 52 and the stop plate 33. The elastic element 53 has a potential energy that constantly moves the engaging turntable 52 along the axis L toward the positioning ring 51, causing the engaging teeth 523 to engage with the positioning teeth 511. In this embodiment, the elastic element 53 is a spring.

[0047] In this embodiment, the elastic element 53 can be compressed and pushed between the engaging turntable 52 and the stop plate 33. However, in other variations, the elastic element 53 may be fixed at one end to the rotating shaft 31 and push the engaging turntable 52 at the other end.

[0048] The wrench 54 is used to rotate the engagement turntable 52 and has a head 541 for connecting to the operating part 522, a handle 542 extending outward from the head 541 for gripping, and a fitting hole 543 formed in the head 541 for fitting onto the operating part 522 of the engagement turntable 52. The groove 223 of the positioning cover 22 is used to receive the head 541 of the wrench 54, and the extension opening 224 of the positioning cover 22 allows the handle 542 of the wrench 54 to extend into the chamber 211 of the base body 21. The front cover 23 of the retaining base 2 is used to cover the operating part 522 of the engagement turntable 52 and the wrench 54.

[0049] The slide rail unit 6 is used to fix the retaining seat 2 to the surface 9 and includes a guide rail 61, a cover 62, a slider 63 and a pivot shaft 64.

[0050] The guide rail 61 is fixed to the surface 9 and defines a sliding space 611 that extends through the front and back and has an opening facing downward. The guide rail 61 has two track walls 612 located on the bottom side and spaced apart along the left-right direction Y, and a baffle wall 613 formed on the rear side to shield the rear side of the sliding space 611.

[0051] The cover 62 is used to shield the front side of the sliding space 611.

[0052] The slider 63 is disposed on the holding base 2 and located within the sliding space 611, and is slidably disposed on the track wall 612 along the direction of the axis L.

[0053] The pivot shaft 64 passes through the slider 63 and the retaining seat 2 along the vertical direction Z, so that the retaining seat 2 can pivot relative to the slide rail unit 6.

[0054] See Figures 9 to 19 The usage process of this embodiment is described as follows:

[0055] First, such as Figure 9 As shown, after fixing the guide rail 61 to the surface 9, the slider 63 is slid into the guide rail 61 from the front side of the sliding space 611.

[0056] Next, as Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, after placing the computer host 8 on the bearing section 413 of the strap 41, removing the front cover 23 and taking out the wrench 54, the fitting hole 543 of the wrench 54 is fitted onto the operating part 522 of the locking turntable 52, and then force is applied to the handle 542 to drive the locking turntable 52 to rotate the rotating shaft 31.

[0057] Again, such as Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, during the rotation of the rotating shaft 31 driven by the engaging turntable 52, the engaging turntable 52 first moves backward along the axis L, causing the engaging teeth 523 to disengage from the positioning teeth 511. Then, it drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate, winding the take-up end 412 of the strap 41 around the rotating shaft 31. This shortens the length of the bearing section 413 and causes the computer host 8 to move closer to the spacer 25 of the retaining seat 2 along the vertical direction Z. At this time, the elastic member 53 is compressed and accumulates potential energy due to the pushing action of the engaging turntable 52.

[0058] Next, as Figure 16 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the engaging turntable 52 continues to rotate until the computer host 8 abuts against the spacer 25, at which point the force applied to the handle 542 of the wrench 54 stops. At this time, the elastic member 53 releases the potential energy and pushes the engaging turntable 52 outward, causing the engaging teeth 523 to re-engage with the positioning teeth 511, thus preventing the rotating shaft 31 from rotating in the opposite direction and achieving a positioning effect with better safety.

[0059] Finally, as Figure 19 As shown, after placing the wrench 54 and the front cover 23 in their original positions, the cover 62 of the slide rail unit 6 covers the front side of the sliding space 611, which can work with the baffle 613 to prevent the slider 63 from falling from the front or rear side of the sliding space 611.

[0060] When the computer host 8 needs to be removed, simply rotate the locking turntable 52 in the opposite direction to drive the rotating shaft 31 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby releasing part of the wound end 412 that has been wound up. This makes the carrying section 413 longer and allows the computer host 8 to be moved away from the retaining base 2, so that the computer host 8 can be removed from the carrying section 413.

[0061] By arranging the positioning ring 51, the engaging turntable 52, and the elastic element 53 along the axis L, in addition to making the component assembly more compact, it also achieves the effect of adjusting the length of the bearing section 413 by simply rotating the engaging turntable 52 with one hand.

[0062] In this embodiment, the wrench 54 facilitates the application of force to the engagement turntable 52. However, in other variations, force can be applied directly to the engagement turntable 52, omitting the wrench 54.

[0063] This invention allows the rotating shaft 31 to rotate by rotating the engaging turntable 52, thereby winding or unwinding the winding end 412 of the strap 41 to adjust the length of the bearing section 413. The potential energy of the elastic element 53 pushes the engaging turntable 52, causing the engaging teeth 523 to engage with the positioning teeth 511 of the positioning ring 51, thus positioning the rotating shaft 31. The adjustment process can be performed with one hand, making the invention easy to operate and improving safety. Therefore, the objective of this invention is indeed achieved.

[0064] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the claims and description of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fixing device for a computer host, characterized in that: The fixing device includes: Hold the seat; A rotating shaft unit includes a rotating shaft, a positioning post, and a stop plate annularly disposed around the rotating shaft. The outer contour of the rotating shaft is non-circular and is rotatably disposed on the retaining base about an axis. The rotating shaft defines a receiving groove extending along the axis around the axis. The receiving groove has an opening formed at the top end of the rotating shaft. The positioning post passes through the rotating shaft and extends out of the rotating shaft at both ends. The stop plate has a non-circular fitting hole fitted onto the rotating shaft, a positioning groove at both ends for the two ends of the positioning post to abut against, and an annular groove. A strap has a fixed end fixed to the retaining seat, a take-up end opposite to the fixed end and disposed on the rotating shaft, and a carrying section located between the fixed end and the take-up end and adapted to carry the computer host. The take-up end of the strap is disposed in the receiving groove and extends outward from the slit. An adjustment unit is disposed on the retaining base and includes a positioning ring, a locking turntable, and an elastic element arranged along the axis. The positioning ring is formed on the retaining base and surrounds the axis. The positioning ring has a plurality of positioning teeth arranged in a ring around the axis. The locking turntable is located on the axis between the positioning ring and the stop plate. The locking turntable is movably disposed on the rotating shaft along the axis and is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The locking turntable has a plurality of locking teeth arranged in a ring around the axis and used to engage with the positioning teeth, and a non-circular sleeve hole sleeved on the rotating shaft. The elastic element is sleeved on the rotating shaft and can be compressed and pushed between the annular groove of the locking turntable and the stop plate. The elastic element has the potential energy to constantly move the locking turntable along the axis toward the positioning ring, so that the locking teeth engage with the positioning teeth. The engaging turntable also has a turntable portion circumferentially disposed on the rotating shaft, and an operating portion extending outward from the turntable portion along the axis of the positioning ring for operation, wherein the engaging teeth are formed on the turntable portion.

2. The computer host fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment unit also includes a wrench for rotating the engagement turntable. The wrench has a head for connecting to the operating part and a handle extending outward from the head for gripping.

3. The computer host fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The holder includes a base body and at least one spacer made of plastic disposed at the bottom of the base body in a vertical direction, the bottom of the spacer being adapted for the computer host to rest against.

4. The computer host fixing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the spacer is serrated.

5. The computer host fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing device further includes a slide rail unit, which includes a guide rail and a slider disposed on the support and slidably disposed on the guide rail along the direction of the axis.

6. The computer host fixing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The slide rail unit also includes a pivot axis passing through the slider and the retaining seat in the vertical direction, so that the retaining seat can pivot relative to the slide rail unit.

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