A quick release mechanism with precise positioning and locking function

Abstract

The application discloses a quick release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions, which comprises a quick release connector and a quick release support. The quick release support is provided with a connecting hole which is open at the top and is used for inserting the lower end of the quick release connector and limiting the quick release connector by a boss. The quick release connector is provided with an opening and closing groove, and the quick release support is provided with a locking block which moves along the transverse direction through an opening and closing handle. When the locking block swings forward, it extends into the opening and closing groove of the quick release connector to lock the quick release connector. When the locking block swings backward, it is separated from the opening and closing groove of the quick release connector to unlock the quick release connector. The quick release mechanism is convenient, simple and efficient to operate, greatly improves the operation efficiency and positioning accuracy, has high practicability, has wide application range and is convenient for market promotion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of radio communication technology, and more specifically to a quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of radio communication technology, monitoring and direction finding equipment is becoming increasingly miniaturized and lightweight. Portable direction finding antennas are one example of miniaturized direction finding antennas. Typically, portable direction finding antennas are used with a tripod and are usually fixed with screws. The threaded connections require tools for assembly and disassembly, which is time-consuming and laborious, significantly reducing the efficiency and convenience of installation and removal. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions, in order to solve the technical problems in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions includes: a quick-release connector and a quick-release support. The quick-release support includes a quick-release support base with an open upper part and a connecting hole with a boss for limiting the connection. The quick-release connector has a connecting shaft with a groove for limiting the connection at its lower end. The quick-release support base and the quick-release connector are positioned by the shaft-hole cooperation. The quick-release connector has an opening and closing groove, and the quick-release support base has a through hole corresponding to the opening and closing groove. The quick-release support includes an opening and closing slot seat with a dustproof plate at its lower part. The opening and closing slot seat is disposed on the quick-release support base. A sliding locking unit is provided in the opening and closing slot seat, and the locking unit can move laterally along the dustproof plate via an opening and closing handle. When the locking unit swings forward, it extends into the opening and closing groove to lock the quick-release connector. When the locking unit swings backward, it disengages from the opening and closing groove to unlock the quick-release connector.

[0006] In some embodiments, the locking unit includes a locking block, a limiting insert, and a first spring. The limiting insert is rotatably mounted in the opening and closing slot seat via a knurled shaft. The first spring is installed between the tail of the limiting insert and the quick-release support. Specifically, the limiting insert is provided with a limiting hole, and the opening and closing slot seat is reserved with a limiting hole for limiting the first spring.

[0007] The locking block is slidably connected in the opening and closing slot seat. The front end of the locking block is provided with a locking block groove. The limiting insert rotates around the knurled shaft under the action of the first spring. The limiting insert is used to cooperate with the locking block groove to prevent the locking block from rebounding, thereby unlocking the quick-release connector.

[0008] The limiting insert has a convex surface that can press against the locking block groove when the quick-release mechanism is unlocked, preventing the locking block from springing back.

[0009] In some embodiments, the quick-release connector is provided with a first clearance groove, which is located below the opening and closing groove. An eccentric rotating block is rotatably connected to the limiting insert. The eccentric rotating block is provided with a round-headed spring pin for pressing the head of the eccentric rotating block downward. During the downward movement of the quick-release connector, the eccentric rotating block passes through the first clearance groove and engages with the opening and closing groove. A second spring is provided on the opening and closing slot seat at the tail of the locking block. The other end of the second spring engages with the locking block boss of the locking block. The locking block rebounds under the action of the second spring force, thereby locking the quick-release connector.

[0010] In some embodiments, the connecting hole of the quick-release bracket has the same radius as the connecting shaft of the quick-release connector, and the boss surface of the connecting hole of the quick-release bracket is in contact with and positioned by the groove surface of the connecting shaft of the quick-release connector.

[0011] In some embodiments, the locking block is provided with a threaded hole for threaded connection with the opening and closing handle.

[0012] In some embodiments, the limiting insert is provided with a limiting hole, and the opening and closing slot seat is reserved with a limiting hole for limiting the first spring.

[0013] In some embodiments, a second clearance groove is provided on the quick-release connector, and the second clearance groove is located above the opening and closing groove.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention compared to the prior art are:

[0015] 1. The quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions provided in this application can achieve quick disassembly and assembly without the aid of any tools.

[0016] 2. The quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions provided in this application has a precise positioning function, and can maintain good stability even if the equipment is disassembled and reassembled multiple times. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view in unlocked state;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view in the locked state;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a partial quick-release support base;

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the local locking block and the limiting insert;

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a partial opening and closing card slot seat;

[0024] Figure Descriptions: 1. Quick-release connector; 2. Quick-release support; 11. Quick-release connector opening / closing groove; 12. Second clearance groove; 13. First clearance groove; 21. Quick-release support base; 22. Opening / closing slot seat; 23. Guide shaft; 24. Dustproof plate; 31. Round-headed spring pin; 32. Eccentric rotating block; 33. Copper bushing; 34. Knurled shaft; 35. First spring; 36. Limiting insert; 37. Locking block; 38. Second spring; 39. Opening / closing handle; 111. Edge of quick-release connector opening / closing groove; 221. Opening / closing slot seat flange; 222. Opening / closing slot seat limiting hole; 223. Opening / closing slot seat threaded hole; 361. Limiting insert limiting hole; 362. Limiting insert convex surface; 371. Locking block groove; 372. Locking block threaded hole; 373. Locking block boss. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this application. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or display that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or display.

[0030] The following will combine Figures 1-7 This application provides a detailed description of a quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions, as illustrated in the embodiments of this application. It is worth noting that the following embodiments are merely illustrative of this application and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] See Figure 1-7 As shown, a quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions includes: a quick-release connector 1 and a quick-release support 2. The quick-release connector is generally cylindrical with partially milled grooves, and the quick-release support is generally cylindrical with partially milled protrusions. Precise positioning is achieved through hole-shaft cooperation, and the concave-convex structure prevents the quick-release connector and quick-release support from rotating.

[0033] The quick-release support 2 includes a quick-release support base 21, which has an open upper part and a connecting hole with a boss for limiting the connection. The quick-release connector 1 has a connecting shaft with a groove for limiting the connection at its lower end. The quick-release support base 21 and the quick-release connector 1 are positioned by the shaft and the quick-release support 2 are engaged. The connecting hole of the quick-release support 2 has the same radius as the connecting shaft of the quick-release connector 1. The boss surface of the quick-release support 2 is in contact with the groove surface of the quick-release connector 1 for positioning.

[0034] The quick-release connector 1 is provided with an opening and closing groove 11, and the quick-release support base 21 is provided with a through hole corresponding to the opening and closing groove 11; the quick-release support 2 includes an opening and closing slot seat 22, the lower part of the opening and closing slot seat 22 is provided with a dustproof plate 24, the opening and closing slot seat 22 is disposed on the quick-release support base 21, the opening and closing slot seat 22 is provided with a slidingly connected locking unit, and the locking unit can move laterally along the dustproof plate 24 through the opening and closing handle 39, the opening and closing slot seat 22 is disposed on the quick-release support base 21, and the locking block 37 is provided with a threaded hole 372, which is threadedly connected to the opening and closing handle 39. The opening and closing slot seat 22 is provided with a sliding locking unit, and the locking unit can move laterally via the opening and closing handle 39. When the locking unit swings forward, it extends into the opening and closing slot 11 to lock the quick-release connector 1. When the locking unit swings backward, it disengages from the opening and closing slot 11 to unlock the quick-release connector 1.

[0035] The locking unit includes a locking block 37, a limiting insert 36, and a first spring 35. The limiting insert 36 is rotatably mounted in the opening and closing slot seat 22 via a knurled shaft 34. The first spring 35 is installed between the tail of the limiting insert 36 and the quick-release support 2. Specifically, the limiting insert 36 is provided with a limiting hole 361, and the opening and closing slot seat 22 is reserved with a limiting hole 222 for limiting the first spring 35.

[0036] The locking block 37 is slidably connected in the opening and closing slot seat 22. The front end of the locking block 37 is provided with a locking block groove 371. The limiting insert 36 rotates around the knurled shaft 34 under the action of the first spring 35. The limiting insert 36 is used to cooperate with the locking block groove 371 to prevent the locking block 37 from rebounding, thereby unlocking the quick-release connector 1.

[0037] The quick-release connector 1 is provided with a first clearance groove 13, which is located below the opening and closing groove 11. An eccentric rotating block 32 is rotatably connected to the limiting insert 36. The eccentric rotating block 32 is provided with a round-headed spring pin for pressing the head of the eccentric rotating block 32 downward. In the unlocked state of the quick-release mechanism, to prevent the eccentric rotating block 32 from rotating excessively, which would cause the edge 111 of the opening and closing groove of the quick-release connector to fail to effectively press against the eccentric rotating block 32, a round-headed spring pin 31 is provided on the eccentric rotating block 32.

[0038] When the quick-release mechanism is locked, to prevent the eccentric rotating block 32 from rotating around the copper bushing 33 and the knurled shaft 34 and then jamming against the quick-release connector 1, a second clearance groove 12 is provided on the quick-release connector 1. The second clearance groove 12 is located above the opening and closing groove 11.

[0039] During the downward movement of the quick-release connector 1, the eccentric rotating block 32 passes through the first clearance groove 13 and then engages with the opening and closing groove. Specifically, after the eccentric rotating block 32 passes through the first clearance groove 13, it contacts the edge 111 of the opening and closing groove of the quick-release connector and presses down the eccentric rotating block 32. The eccentric rotating block 32 rotates around the copper bushing 33 and the knurled shaft 34, causing the limiting insert 36 to rotate counterclockwise. The locking block 37 rebounds under the elastic force of the second spring 38, thereby locking the quick-release connector 1.

[0040] A second spring 38 is provided on the opening and closing slot seat 22 at the tail of the locking block 37. Specifically, the opening and closing slot seat 22 is provided with a threaded hole 223 to install a guide shaft 23, which is used to limit the second spring 38.

[0041] The other end of the second spring 38 engages with the locking block boss 373 of the locking block 37. The locking block 37 rebounds under the elastic force of the second spring 38, thereby locking the quick-release connector 1.

[0042] When the eccentric rotating block rotates clockwise, it comes into close contact with the limiting insert; when the eccentric rotating block rotates counterclockwise, it can separate from the limiting insert. When the quick-release connector is inserted into the quick-release support, the eccentric rotating block passes through the first clearance groove and the opening groove of the quick-release connector. The upper edge of the opening groove presses down on the eccentric rotating block, causing it to rotate counterclockwise and driving the limiting insert to rotate counterclockwise, thus releasing the lateral movement constraint of the locking block. Under the action of the second spring force, the locking block moves laterally, and the quick-release mechanism forms a locked state.

[0043] The quick-release connector is provided with an opening and closing groove, and the quick-release support is provided with a locking block. When the operator moves the opening and closing handle, the opening and closing handle drives the locking block to move laterally along the dustproof plate guide groove. The locking block can move backward a distance of up to 7mm, which can realize that the locking block disengages from the opening and closing groove of the quick-release connector, thereby unlocking the quick-release connector.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions, characterized in that, include: The quick-release connector (1) and quick-release support (2) are provided. The quick-release support (2) includes a quick-release support base (21). The quick-release support base (21) is provided with a connecting hole that is open at the top and has a boss limiting it. The quick-release connector (1) has a connecting shaft with a groove limiting it at the bottom. The quick-release support base (21) and the quick-release connector (1) are positioned by the hole shaft cooperation. The quick-release connector (1) is provided with an opening and closing groove (11), and the quick-release support base (21) is provided with a through hole corresponding to the opening and closing groove (11); the quick-release support (2) includes an opening and closing slot seat (22), and a dustproof plate (24) is provided at the lower part of the opening and closing slot seat (22). The opening and closing slot seat (22) is set on the quick-release support base (21). The opening and closing slot seat (22) is provided with a sliding locking unit, and the locking unit can move laterally along the dustproof plate (24) through the opening and closing handle (39). When the locking unit swings forward, it extends into the opening and closing groove (11) to lock the quick-release connector (1). When the locking unit swings backward, it disengages from the opening and closing groove (11) to unlock the quick-release connector (1). The locking unit includes a locking block (37), a limiting insert (36), and a first spring (35). The limiting insert (36) is rotatably mounted in the opening and closing slot seat (22) via a knurled shaft (34). The first spring (35) is installed between the tail of the limiting insert (36) and the quick-release support (2). The locking block (37) is slidably connected in the opening and closing slot seat (22). The front end of the locking block (37) is provided with a locking block groove (371). The limiting insert (36) rotates around the knurled shaft (34) under the elastic force of the first spring (35). The limiting insert (36) is used to cooperate with the locking block groove (371) to prevent the locking block (37) from rebounding, thereby unlocking the quick-release connector (1).

2. The quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The quick-release connector (1) is provided with a first clearance groove (13), which is located below the opening and closing groove (11). An eccentric rotating block (32) is rotatably connected to the limiting insert (36). The eccentric rotating block (32) is provided with a round-headed spring pin for pushing the head of the eccentric rotating block (32) downward. During the downward movement of the quick-release connector (1), the eccentric rotating block (32) passes through the first clearance groove (13) and then cooperates with the opening and closing groove. A second spring (38) is provided on the opening and closing slot seat (22) at the tail of the locking block (37). The other end of the second spring (38) cooperates with the locking block boss (373) of the locking block (37). The locking block (37) rebounds under the elastic force of the second spring (38), thereby locking the quick-release connector (1).

3. The quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting hole of the quick-release bracket (2) has the same radius as the connecting shaft of the quick-release connector (1), and the boss surface of the connecting hole of the quick-release bracket (2) is in contact with the groove surface of the connecting shaft of the quick-release connector (1) for positioning.

4. The quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking block (37) is provided with a threaded hole (372) for connecting with the opening and closing handle (39) by thread.

5. A quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting insert (36) is provided with a limiting hole (361), and the opening and closing slot seat (22) is reserved with a limiting hole (222) for limiting the first spring (35).

6. A quick-release mechanism with precise positioning and locking functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The quick-release connector (1) is provided with a second clearance groove (12), which is located above the opening and closing groove (11).

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