Electronic device and wire clip thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses an electronic device and a wire buckle thereof. The electronic device comprises a case, a support and the wire buckle. The support is arranged in the case. The wire buckle comprises a buckle and a fixing structure. The buckle is bent with a radian and is provided with an arc-shaped accommodating space. The fixing structure extends out from a back surface of the fastener. The wire buckle is fixed on the support through a fixing structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a wire buckle, and in particular to a wire buckle which is easy to operate and does not occupy space, and an electronic device equipped with the wire buckle. Background Art

[0002] With the development and progress of science and technology, various electronic devices (for example, computers, servers, etc.) have gradually become indispensable necessities in people's daily lives. Generally speaking, electronic devices are equipped with various electronic components to enable the electronic devices to meet various functional requirements. Many electronic components are connected to circuit boards through cables. In order to avoid excessive clutter of cables, electronic devices are usually equipped with cable management mechanisms to fix and protect the cables. However, existing cable management mechanisms cannot fix the bending radius of the cables, and the signal quality is easily affected by the bending radius. Therefore, additional inspection time is required to ensure that the bending radius of the cable is acceptable. Furthermore, the limited space in electronic devices is not conducive to cable management. Summary of the invention

[0003] According to one embodiment, the electronic device of the present invention comprises a chassis, a bracket and a wire clip. The bracket is disposed in the chassis. The wire clip comprises a buckle and a fixing structure. The buckle is bent in an arc and has an arc-shaped storage space. The fixing structure extends from a back side of the buckle. The wire clip is fixed to the bracket through the fixing structure.

[0004] According to another embodiment, the wire buckle of the present invention comprises a buckle and a fixing structure. The buckle is bent in an arc and has an arc-shaped storage space. The fixing structure extends from a back side of the buckle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0006] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the thread buckle in FIG.

[0007] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The lines in the figure are attached to a stereogram from another perspective;

[0008] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional picture of the thread buckle after it is opened;

[0009] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of the wire buckle in the figure being fixed on the bracket;

[0010] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A stereoscopic view of the wire buckle and the bracket in another perspective;

[0011] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A three-dimensional diagram of the cable buckle in the figure being moved to the quick release slot;

[0012] Figure 8 A three-dimensional diagram of a thread buckle according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Fig. 9 A three-dimensional diagram of a thread buckle according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Fig.10 for Fig. 9 The lines in the figure are attached to a stereogram from another perspective;

[0015] Fig.11 for Fig. 9 A three-dimensional diagram of the wire buckle in the figure being fixed on the bracket;

[0016] Fig.12 for Fig.11 A stereoscopic image of the wire buckle and bracket from another perspective.

[0017] Explanation of symbols

[0018] 1: Electronic devices

[0019] 10: Chassis

[0020] 12: Bracket

[0021] 14,14',14":Line buckle

[0022] 16: Cable

[0023] 120:Fixed mechanism

[0024] 122: Long groove

[0025] 124: Quick release slot

[0026] 140: Buckle

[0027] 140a: first cover

[0028] 140b: Second cover

[0029] 142: Fixed structure

[0030] 142a: first plate

[0031] 142b: Second plate

[0032] 142c: Connecting part

[0033] 142d: Plate

[0034] 1200: Installation slot

[0035] 1202: Second limiter

[0036] 1400: Arc-shaped storage space

[0037] 1402: Back

[0038] 1404: first engaging portion

[0039] 1406: second engaging portion

[0040] 1408: Arc opening

[0041] 1410: Guidance Department

[0042] 1420: first limit part

[0043] D: Predetermined distance

[0044] E: Extension direction

[0045] H: height direction

[0046] R: radians

[0047] W: Width DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] See also Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of an electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the thread buckle 14 in FIG. Figure 3 for Figure 2 The line buckle 14 in the stereogram from another perspective, Figure 4 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the opened wire buckle 14, Figure 5 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of the wire buckle 14 being fixed on the bracket 12, Figure 6 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional view of the wire buckle 14 and the bracket 12 in another perspective, Figure 7 for Figure 6 A three-dimensional view of the wire buckle 14 moving to the quick release slot 124.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a case 10, a bracket 12, and a cable tie 14. The bracket 12 is disposed in the case 10, and the cable tie 14 is fixed to the bracket 12. The cable tie 14 is used to accommodate a cable 16 and fix the bending radius of the cable 16 to ensure the signal quality of the cable 16. In practical applications, the cable tie 14 can be used to accommodate one or more cables 16, such as Figure 1The wire clip 14 in the figure accommodates three cables 16. It should be noted that the number and wire diameter of the cables 16 can be determined according to the actual application, and are not limited to the embodiments shown in the figure. The electronic device 1 can be a computer, a server or other electronic device, depending on the actual application. Generally speaking, the electronic device 1 will also be equipped with necessary hardware and software components for operation, such as a processor, a memory, a power supply, an application, a communication module, etc., depending on the actual application. In this embodiment, two brackets 12 can be set in the chassis 10, wherein the brackets 12 can be set in the corners of the chassis 10 or any appropriate position. It should be noted that the number and position of the brackets 12 and the wire clips 14 can be determined according to the actual application, and are not limited to the embodiments shown in the figure.

[0050] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the cable clip 14 includes a buckle 140 and a fixing structure 142. The buckle 140 is bent at an arc R and has an arc-shaped storage space 1400. It should be noted that the size of the arc-shaped storage space 1400 can be determined according to the number and wire diameter of the cables 16, and is not limited to the embodiment shown in the figure. In this embodiment, the arc R of the buckle 140 can be π / 2, but is not limited to this. In actual applications, the arc R of the buckle 140 can be between π / 2 and π, depending on the cable 16 (such as Figure 1 The fixing structure 142 extends from a back surface 1402 of the fastener 140. The wire clip 14 is fixed to the bracket 12 (as shown in FIG. 1 ) by the fixing structure 142. Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown).

[0051] In this embodiment, the buckle 140 may include a first cover 140a and a second cover 140b, wherein the first cover 140a is rotatably connected to the second cover 140b, so that the first cover 140a can be rotated relative to the second cover 140b to open or close to expose or cover the arc-shaped storage space 1400. Figure 4 and Figure 2 In addition, the first cover 140a may have a first engaging portion 1404, and the second cover 140b may have a second engaging portion 1406, wherein the position of the first engaging portion 1404 corresponds to the position of the second engaging portion 1406. When the first cover 140a is closed relative to the second cover 140b, the first engaging portion 1404 will engage with the second engaging portion 1406. Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first engaging portion 1404 may be an elastic arm having an engaging hole, and the second engaging portion 1406 may be an engaging protrusion that can engage with the engaging hole. Figure 4When the first cover 140a is rotated toward the second cover 140b to close, the first engaging portion 1404 is pushed by the second engaging portion 1406 and slightly elastically deformed outward. After the second engaging portion 1406 is aligned with the engaging hole of the first engaging portion 1404, the second engaging portion 1406 is inserted into the engaging hole of the first engaging portion 1404, so that the first engaging portion 1404 and the second engaging portion 1406 are engaged. Figure 2 On the other hand, the user can first pull the first engaging portion 1404 outward to disengage the first engaging portion 1404 from the second engaging portion 1406. Then, the user can rotate the first cover 140a relative to the second cover 140b to open the arc-shaped storage space 1400, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown. Then, the user can place the cable 16 into the arc-shaped storage space 1400. Then, the user can rotate the first cover 140a relative to the second cover 140b to close it, so as to cover the arc-shaped storage space 1400 and the cable 16 therein, and make the first clamping portion 1404 and the second clamping portion 1406 clamped, so that the cable 16 can be firmly fixed in the arc-shaped storage space 1400. Since the buckle 140 is bent with an arc R, the bending radius of the cable 16 accommodated in the arc-shaped storage space 1400 will be fixed by the arc R. Therefore, the user can easily use the cable buckle 14 to accommodate the cable 16 and fix the bending radius of the cable 16 to ensure the signal quality of the cable 16.

[0052] In this embodiment, the fixing structure 142 may include a first plate 142a, a second plate 142b and a connecting portion 142c, wherein the first plate 142a and the second plate 142b are arranged in parallel on the connecting portion 142c. The first plate 142a may have two first limiting portions 1420, wherein the two first limiting portions 1420 are located on opposite sides of the connecting portion 142c. The connecting portion 142c is connected to the back side 1402 of the buckle 140, and the second plate 142b is spaced apart from the back side 1402 of the buckle 140 by a predetermined distance D, such as Figure 3 Thus, when the first cover 140a is opened relative to the second cover 140b, the predetermined distance D can prevent the first cover 140a from interfering with the second plate 142b. In this embodiment, the first limiting portion 1420 can be a convex rib, but is not limited thereto.

[0053] In this embodiment, the bracket 12 may have a plurality of fixing mechanisms 120, wherein the plurality of fixing mechanisms 120 are arranged at intervals along the height direction H of the bracket 12, such as Figures 5 to 7As shown. Each fixing mechanism 120 may have a mounting groove 1200 and two second limiting portions 1202, wherein the two second limiting portions 1202 are located on opposite sides of the mounting groove 1200. In the present embodiment, the second limiting portion 1202 may be a convex rib, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the bracket 12 may also have a long groove 122, wherein the long groove 122 is connected to the mounting groove 1200 of each fixing mechanism 120. Furthermore, the bracket 12 may also have at least one quick-release groove 124, wherein at least one quick-release groove 124 is connected to the long groove 122. In the present embodiment, the bracket 12 may have three fixing mechanisms 120 and three quick-release grooves 124, but is not limited thereto. The number, position and shape of the fixing mechanisms 120 and the quick-release grooves 124 may be determined according to actual applications and are not limited to the embodiments shown in the figures.

[0054] The first plate 142a of the fixing structure 142 can pass through the quick release slot 124 of the bracket 12, so that the connecting portion 142c of the fixing structure 142 can move between the long slot 122 of the bracket 12, the quick release slot 124 and the installation slot 1200. In other words, when the user wants to install the wire buckle 14 on the bracket 12, the user can first pass the first plate 142a of the fixing structure 142 through the quick release slot 124 of the bracket 12. Figure 7 Then, the connecting portion 142c of the fixing structure 142 can be moved from the quick release slot 124 to the installation slot 1200 via the long slot 122. In this way, the user can move the cable buckle 14 to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The position shown in the figure makes the connection part 142c of the fixing structure 142 installed in the installation groove 1200. When the wire buckle 14 is installed in the installation groove 1200 with the connection part 142c, the two second limiting parts 1202 will stop the two first limiting parts 1420 to prevent the wire buckle 14 from being separated from the installation groove 1200. At this time, the bracket 12 is clamped between the first plate 142a and the second plate 142b of the fixing structure 142. As a result, the wire buckle 14 can be fixed to the bracket 12 through the fixing structure 142. Figure 5 As shown, when the wire buckle 14 is fixed on the bracket 12 , the extension direction E of the arc-shaped storage space 1400 of the wire buckle 14 is perpendicular to the height direction H of the bracket 12 .

[0055] When the user wants to remove the cable buckle 14 from the bracket 12, the user can move the cable buckle 14 from the mounting slot 1200 through the long slot 122 to the quick release slot 124. Figure 7The user can then remove the cable tie 14 from the quick-release slot 124. Therefore, the user can quickly and conveniently remove and install the cable tie 14 without using additional tools. In addition, the user can first use the cable tie 14 to organize the cables 16 outside the chassis 10, and then fix the cable tie 14 to the bracket 12 in the chassis 10 to increase the operating space when repairing or replacing the cables 16. Furthermore, the cable tie 14 can be clamped at any position on the bracket 12, such as any position where the mounting slot 1200 is located, by the first plate 142a and the second plate 142b to increase the freedom of cable organization.

[0056] In another embodiment, the first limiting portion 1420 and the second limiting portion 1202 may also be omitted. In this case, the first plate 142a may directly contact the bracket 12. The wire buckle 14 may be adjusted to any position on the bracket 12 by the friction between the first plate 142a, the second plate 142b and the bracket 12.

[0057] See also Figure 8 , Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a wire buckle 14 ′ according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] The main difference between the wire buckle 14' and the above-mentioned wire buckle 14 is that the arc R of the buckle 140 of the wire buckle 14' can be 2π / 3, such as Figure 8 As described above, the arc R of the buckle 140 may be between π / 2 and π, depending on the cable 16 (eg Figure 1 The required bending radius depends on the bending radius.

[0059] See also Figures 9 to 12 , Fig. 9 is a three-dimensional diagram of a thread buckle 14" according to another embodiment of the present invention, Fig.10 for Fig. 9 The line buckle 14" in another perspective view, Fig.11 for Fig. 9 A three-dimensional diagram of the wire buckle 14" being fixed on the bracket 12, Fig.12 for Fig.11 A three-dimensional view of the wire buckle 14" and the bracket 12 at another viewing angle.

[0060] The main difference between the wire buckle 14" and the above-mentioned wire buckle 14 is that the buckle 140 of the wire buckle 14" is integrally formed and has an arc-shaped opening 1408, such as Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown. The arc-shaped opening 1408 is connected to the arc-shaped storage space 1400. Therefore, Figure 1The cable 16 shown can be placed into the arc-shaped storage space 1400 through the arc-shaped opening 1408. In this embodiment, the ratio of the width W of the arc-shaped opening 1408 to the wire diameter of the cable 16 can be between 1 / 1.8 and 1 / 1.5, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the user can push the cable 16 from the arc-shaped opening 1408 into the arc-shaped storage space 1400. Thus, the cable 16 can be firmly fixed in the arc-shaped storage space 1400.

[0061] In this embodiment, the buckle 140 of the wire buckle 14" may also have two guiding portions 1410, wherein the two guiding portions 1410 are located on opposite sides of the arc-shaped opening 1408 and are inclined in a direction away from each other. The two guiding portions 1410 allow the user to more easily push the cable 16 from the arc-shaped opening 1408 into the arc-shaped storage space 1400.

[0062] like Fig.10 As shown, another difference between the wire buckle 14" and the above-mentioned wire buckle 14 is that the fixing structure 142 of the wire buckle 14" includes a plate 142d and a connecting portion 142c, wherein the connecting portion 142c connects the plate 142d and the back side 1402 of the buckle 140. Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, when the wire tie 14" is fixed to the bracket 12, the bracket 12 is clamped between the plate 142d and the back side 1402 of the fastener 140. As a result, the wire tie 14" can be fixed to the bracket 12 through the fixing structure 142. The wire tie 14" can be adjusted to any position on the bracket 12 through the friction between the plate 142d, the back side 1402 of the fastener 140 and the bracket 12. It should be noted that the disassembly and assembly method of the wire tie 14" is roughly the same as the disassembly and assembly method of the wire tie 14, which will not be repeated here.

[0063] In another embodiment, the plate 142d may also have the above-mentioned first limiting portion 1420, and each fixing mechanism 120 may also have the above-mentioned two second limiting portions 1202, so as to stop the first limiting portion 1420 through the second limiting portion 1202 to prevent the wire buckle 14" from being separated from the installation groove 1200.

[0064] In summary, the present invention utilizes a wire clip bent in an arc to accommodate cables and fix the bending radius of the cables to ensure the signal quality of the cables. Users can quickly and conveniently disassemble and assemble the wire clip without using additional tools. In addition, users can first organize the cables with the wire clip outside the chassis, and then fix the wire clip on the bracket in the chassis to increase the operating space when repairing or replacing the cables. Furthermore, the wire clip can be clamped at any position on the bracket through a fixed structure to increase the freedom of cable management. The wire clip of the present invention is not only easy to operate and does not take up space, but can also be applied to chassis of different heights.

[0065] The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made according to the claims of the present invention should fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: Chassis; A bracket is arranged in the chassis; as well as The wire buckle comprises a buckle and a fixing structure. The buckle is curved in an arc and has an arc-shaped storage space. The fixing structure extends from the back of the buckle. The wire buckle is fixed on the bracket through the fixing structure.

2. The electronic device as described in claim 1, wherein the buckle comprises a first cover and a second cover, the first cover is rotatably connected to the second cover, so that the first cover can be rotated relative to the second cover to open or close to expose or cover the arc-shaped storage space.

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first cover has a first engaging portion, and the second cover has a second engaging portion; when the first cover is closed relative to the second cover, the first engaging portion engages with the second engaging portion.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixing structure comprises a first plate, a second plate and a connecting portion, the first plate and the second plate are arranged parallel to the connecting portion, and the bracket is clamped between the first plate and the second plate.

5. An electronic device as described in claim 4, wherein the first plate has two first limiting portions, the two first limiting portions are located on opposite sides of the connecting portion, the bracket has a plurality of fixing mechanisms, each of the fixing mechanisms has a mounting groove and two second limiting portions, the two second limiting portions are located on opposite sides of the mounting groove; when the wire buckle is mounted in the mounting groove with the connecting portion, the two second limiting portions stop the two first limiting portions. 6 . The electronic device as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the bracket further comprises a long slot, the long slot is connected to the mounting slot of each of the fixing mechanisms, and the connecting portion can move between the long slot and the mounting slot.

7. The electronic device as described in claim 6, wherein the bracket further has at least one quick release slot, the at least one quick release slot is connected to the long slot, the first plate can pass through the at least one quick release slot, and the connecting portion can move between the long slot and the at least one quick release slot. 8 . The electronic device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the connecting portion is connected to the back surface of the buckle, and the second plate is spaced a predetermined distance from the back surface of the buckle. 9 . The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the buckle further has an arc-shaped opening, and the arc-shaped opening is connected to the arc-shaped storage space. 10 . The electronic device as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the buckle further comprises two guiding portions, the two guiding portions are located at opposite sides of the arc-shaped opening and are inclined in a direction away from each other.

11. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixing structure comprises a plate and a connecting portion, the connecting portion connects the plate and the back surface of the buckle, and the bracket is clamped between the plate and the back surface of the buckle.

12. A wire buckle, comprising: The buckle is curved in an arc and has an arc-shaped storage space; and The fixing structure extends from the back side of the buckle.

13. The wire buckle as claimed in claim 12, wherein the buckle comprises a first cover and a second cover, the first cover is rotatably connected to the second cover, so that the first cover can be rotated relative to the second cover to open or close to expose or cover the arc-shaped storage space.

14. The wire buckle as claimed in claim 13, wherein the first cover body has a first engaging portion, and the second cover body has a second engaging portion; when the first cover body is closed relative to the second cover body, the first engaging portion is engaged with the second engaging portion. 15 . The wire buckle as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the fixing structure comprises a first plate, a second plate and a connecting portion, and the first plate and the second plate are disposed parallel to the connecting portion.

16. The wire buckle as claimed in claim 15, wherein the first plate has two first limiting portions, and the two first limiting portions are located on opposite sides of the connecting portion.

17. The wire buckle as claimed in claim 15, wherein the connecting portion is connected to the back side of the buckle, and the second plate is spaced a predetermined distance from the back side of the buckle.

18. The wire buckle as claimed in claim 12, wherein the buckle further has an arc-shaped opening, and the arc-shaped opening is connected to the arc-shaped storage space.

19. The wire buckle as claimed in claim 18, wherein the buckle further comprises two guiding portions, the two guiding portions are located at opposite sides of the arc-shaped opening and are inclined in a direction away from each other. 20 . The wire buckle as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the fixing structure comprises a plate and a connecting portion, and the connecting portion connects the plate and the back surface of the buckle.

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