Connecting assembly and electronic equipment with same
By designing a connecting component including pins, elastic parts and locking parts, the problem of difficulty in achieving a stable connection between electronic devices is solved, and a tight and stable alignment connection is achieved, which improves the reliability of electronic devices.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311263514.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-08
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-11
AI Technical Summary
The prior art is difficult to provide a stable and tight alignment connection between two removable electronic devices, affecting the reliability of the electronic device.
A connecting assembly is designed, including a first connector, a second connector, a pin, an elastic member and a lock member. The second connecting member is inserted through the pin, and the elastic member applies a radial elastic force, and the locking member is screwed into the lock to form a stable connection.
It realizes a tight and stable alignment connection between the two electronic devices, ensures the reliability of the electronic device, and has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical field]
[0001] The present invention relates to a connection component and an electronic device having the connection component, and in particular to a connection component capable of tightly and firmly aligning two electronic devices with each other and an electronic device having the connection component. [Background technology]
[0002] In order to meet the usage requirements of different application fields, modular design has gradually become the mainstream trend of electronic devices. Modular electronic devices usually include multiple detachable devices that can be structurally and electrically connected to each other. For example, the detachable devices can be power supply devices, switches, computing processing devices, etc. How to provide a stable and tight alignment connection between two detachable devices to ensure the reliability of electronic equipment is a key issue currently being concerned by the industry. [Summary of the invention]
[0003] One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a connection assembly that can enable two electronic devices to be tightly and firmly aligned with each other and an electronic device having the connection assembly.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention discloses a connection component, which is used to align and connect a first electronic device and a second electronic device. The connection component includes a first connection member, a second connection member, a pin member, an elastic member and a locking member. The first connection member is arranged on the first electronic device, and the second connection member is arranged on the second electronic device. The pin member is protruding from the first connection member and is used to be inserted into the second connection member along a first direction. The elastic member is arranged in the second connection member. The elastic member is used to apply a radial elastic force to the pin member inserted in the second connection member. The locking member is screwed into and locked on the second connection member. The locking member is used to apply a radial locking force to the pin member inserted in the second connection member.
[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting assembly further includes an abutment member, which is disposed in the second connecting member and is used to abut against the pin member, and the elastic member contacts the abutment member and indirectly applies the radial elastic force to the pin member through the abutment member.
[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a groove for cooperating with the abutting member and the locking member is formed on the pin member, and the groove is formed on an outer peripheral edge of the pin member along a circumference of the pin member.
[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting assembly further includes a sealing member, which is arranged between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. When the locking member is locked on the second connecting member, the cooperation between the locking member and the groove drives the pin to move from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby driving the first connecting member to move along the first direction with the pin so that the sealing member is squeezed by the first connecting member and the second connecting member to produce elastic deformation.
[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the abutting member is a spherical structure or a boss structure, the locking member is a screw member or a bolt member, and the elastic member is a compression spring.
[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic member abuts against the pin member to directly apply the radial elastic force to the pin member.
[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first groove for cooperating with the elastic member and a second groove for cooperating with the locking member are formed on the pin member.
[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting assembly further includes a sealing member, which is arranged between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. When the locking member is locked on the second connecting member, the cooperation between the locking member and the second groove drives the pin to move from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby driving the first connecting member to move along the first direction with the pin so that the sealing member is squeezed by the first connecting member and the second connecting member to produce elastic deformation.
[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic member is a U-shaped spring, and the locking member is a screw member or a bolt member.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting assembly further includes a sealing member, which is arranged between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. When the locking member is locked on the second connecting member, the cooperation between the locking member and the pin member drives the pin member to move from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby driving the first connecting member to move along the first direction with the pin member so that the sealing member is squeezed by the first connecting member and the second connecting member to produce elastic deformation.
[0014] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention further discloses an electronic device, which includes a first electronic device, a second electronic device and a connecting component. The second electronic device is detachably connected to the first electronic device, and the connecting component is used to make the first electronic device and the second electronic device tightly and firmly aligned with each other. The connecting component includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a pin, an elastic member and a locking member. The first connecting member is arranged on the first electronic device, and the second connecting member is arranged on the second electronic device. The pin member is protruding from the first connecting member and is used to be inserted into the second connecting member along a first direction. The elastic member is arranged in the second connecting member. The elastic member is used to apply a radial elastic force to the pin inserted in the second connecting member. The locking member is screwed into and locked on the second connecting member. The locking member is used to apply a radial locking force to the pin inserted in the second connecting member.
[0015] In summary, the present invention allows the user to simply insert the pin into the second connecting member and lock the locking member into the second connecting member, and then the pin can be locked by the radial elastic force generated by the elastic member and the radial locking force generated by the locking member, so as to ensure that the first electronic device and the second electronic device can be tightly and firmly connected to each other. Therefore, the present invention has the advantages of simple structure and easy operation.
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[0016] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 and Figure 3 Exploded views of components of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles. Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 FIG. 4 is a partial structural diagram of an electronic device in an unlocked state according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 and Figure 7 Schematic diagram of partial structural cross-section of the electronic device along different section lines in the unlocked state according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a partial structural diagram of an electronic device in a locked state according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 Schematic diagram of partial structural cross-section of the electronic device in a locked state along different section lines according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig.11 It is an exploded view of some components of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.12FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional diagram of the electronic device in a locked state according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.13 It is an exploded view of some components of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.14 FIG. 4 is a partial structural diagram of an electronic device in a locked state according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.15 FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional diagram of the electronic device in a locked state according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Specific implementation method]
[0017] The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as: up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only referenced to the directions of the attached drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are used for explanation and are not used to limit the present invention. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the word "connection" herein includes any direct and indirect electrical or structural connection means. Therefore, if the text describes that a first device is connected to a second device, it means that the first device can be directly electrically / structurally connected to the second device, or indirectly electrically / structurally connected to the second device through other devices or connection means.
[0018] See also Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 and Figure 3 1 is an exploded view of components of the electronic device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles. Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of an electronic device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a first electronic device 11 and a second electronic device 12, and the second electronic device 12 is detachably connected to the first electronic device 11. In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 can be a remote terminal unit, the first electronic device 11 can be a signal converter, and the second electronic device can be a wireless radio frequency communication device, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
[0019] like Figures 2 to 4As shown, the electronic device 1 further includes a connecting assembly 13, which is used to tightly and firmly align and connect the first electronic device 11 and the second electronic device 12. The connecting assembly 13 includes a first connecting member 131, a second connecting member 132, four pins 133, four elastic members 134 and four locking members 135. The first connecting member 131 is disposed on the first electronic device 11, and the second connecting member 132 is disposed on the second electronic device 12. Each pin 133 is protruded from the first connecting member 131 and is used to be inserted into the second connecting member 132 along a first direction D1. Preferably, the four pins 133 are respectively located at the four corners of the first connecting member 131. Each elastic member 134 is disposed in the second connecting member 132. Each elastic member 134 is used to apply radial elastic force to the corresponding pin 133 inserted in the second connecting member 132. Each locking member 135 is screwed into and locked in the second connecting member 132. Each locking member 135 is used to apply radial locking force to the corresponding pin 133 inserted in the second connecting member 132. Figure 4 For example, Figure 4 The elastic member 134 shown applies radial elastic force to the corresponding pin member 133 inserted in the second connecting member 132 along a first force direction F1. Figure 4 The locking member 135 is used to apply a radial locking force to the corresponding pin 133 inserted in the second connecting member 132 along a second force direction F2, wherein the first force direction F1 and the second force direction F2 may be substantially perpendicular to each other and may be substantially perpendicular to the first direction D1.
[0020] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first connector 131 can be integrally connected to the left cover of the first electronic device 11, and the second connector 132 can be integrally connected to the right cover of the second electronic device 12, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the first connector can be an independent component and can be detachably connected to the left cover of the first electronic device, and the second connector can be an independent component and can be detachably connected to the right cover of the second electronic device.
[0021] In addition, in this embodiment, the locking member 135 may be a screw member or a bolt member, and the elastic member 134 may be a compression spring, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
[0022] It is understandable that the number of the pins, elastic members and locking members is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the connection assembly may only include one pin, one elastic member and one locking member.
[0023] like Figure 4As shown, the connecting assembly 13 further includes an abutment member 136, which is disposed in the second connecting member 132 and is used to abut against the pin member 133. The elastic member 134 contacts the abutment member 136 and applies force to the abutment member 136, so as to indirectly apply radial elastic force to the pin member 133 through the abutment member 136. It can be understood that in another embodiment, the abutment member can be omitted, that is, the elastic member directly contacts the pin member to directly apply radial elastic force to the pin member.
[0024] In this embodiment, the abutting member 136 may be a spherical structure made of metal material, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
[0025] See also Figures 2 to 10 , Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the electronic device 1 in the unlocked state according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 and Figure 7 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the electronic device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention in an unlocked state along different section lines. Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of the electronic device 1 in the locked state according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the electronic device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention in a locked state along different section lines. Figures 2 to 4 As shown in the figure, a groove 1331 is formed on the pin 133 to cooperate with the abutment member 136 and the locking member 135. The groove 1331 is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the pin 133 along the circumference of the pin 133. The abutment member 136 and the locking member 135 are respectively used to abut against the groove 1331 along two vertical directions (the first force application direction F1 and the second force application direction F2), so as to lock the pin 133 in the two vertical directions at the same time by the radial elastic force generated by the elastic member 134 and the radial locking force generated by the locking member 135. It can be understood that in another embodiment, different grooves can be formed on the pin and respectively cooperate with the abutment member and the locking member, and the radial elastic force generated by the elastic member and the radial locking force generated by the locking member can lock the pin in two opposite directions at the same time.
[0026] In addition, the connecting assembly 13 further includes a sealing member 137, which can be made of an elastic material. The sealing member 137 is disposed between the first connecting member 131 and the second connecting member 132. The setting of the sealing member 137 makes the pin 133 inserted into the second connecting member 132 be located at a position such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 When the locking member 135 is locked to the second connecting member 132, the locking member 135 cooperates with the groove 1331 to drive the pin 133 to move as shown in FIG. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The initial insertion position P1 shown in FIG. 1 is moved along the first direction D1 to a position as shown in FIG. Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The first electronic device 11 and the second electronic device 12 are connected to each other in a predetermined insertion position P2, thereby driving the first connecting member 131 to move along the first direction D1 with the pin 133 so that the sealing member 137 is squeezed by the first connecting member 131 and the second connecting member 132 to produce elastic deformation. The above-mentioned structural configuration enables the first connecting member 131 and the second connecting member 132 to be connected to each other without gaps to meet a specific waterproof and dustproof level, so as to effectively prevent external moisture or dust from entering the first electronic device 11 and the second electronic device 12.
[0027] In this embodiment, the sealing member may be an O-ring used to surround the electrical connector of the first electronic device and the electrical connector of the second electronic device, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
[0028] Understandably, in another embodiment, when there is no need for waterproofing or dustproofing, the seal can be omitted, and the pin can be located at a predetermined insertion position when inserted into the second connecting member, and the locking member can be locked to the pin located at the predetermined insertion position.
[0029] See also Fig.11 and Fig.12 , Fig.11 This is an exploded view of some components of an electronic device 1' according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.12 FIG. 1 is a partial structural cross-sectional diagram of an electronic device 1' in a locked state according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, unlike the first embodiment, abutment 136' of the second embodiment is a boss structure made of plastic material or elastic material, and an elastic member 134' contacts the abutment 136' and applies force to the abutment 136', so as to indirectly apply radial elastic force to a pin 133' inserted in a second connecting member 132' along a third force direction F3 opposite to the second force direction F2 through the abutment 136'.
[0030] The other structures of this embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment and have similar variations, which will not be described again for the sake of brevity.
[0031] See also Figures 13 to 15 , Fig.13 This is an exploded view of some components of an electronic device 1" according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.14 This is a partial structural diagram of an electronic device 1″ in a locked state according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.15 FIG. 1 is a partial structural cross-sectional diagram of an electronic device 1″ in a locked state according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figures 13 to 15As shown, unlike the first embodiment, an elastic member 134" of this embodiment abuts against a pin member 133" to directly apply radial elastic force to the pin member 133" along a first force direction F1 and a fourth force direction F4 opposite to the first force direction F1. In this embodiment, the elastic member 134" may be a U-shaped spring, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Furthermore, a first groove 1331" and a second groove 1332" are formed on the pin member 133". The first groove 1331" is used to cooperate with the elastic member 134" when the pin member 133" is inserted into a second connecting member 132", and the second groove 1332" is used to cooperate with a locking member 135" when the pin member 133" is inserted into the second connecting member 132", so as to drive the pin member 133" to move from the initial insertion position along the first direction D1 to the predetermined insertion position.
[0032] The other structures of this embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment and have similar variations, which will not be described again for the sake of brevity.
[0033] Compared to the prior art, the present invention allows the user to simply insert the pin into the second connecting member and lock the locking member into the second connecting member, and then the pin can be locked by the radial elastic force generated by the elastic member and the radial locking force generated by the locking member, so as to ensure that the first electronic device and the second electronic device can be tightly and firmly aligned and connected to each other. Therefore, the present invention has the advantages of simple structure and easy operation. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should fall within the scope of the present invention.
Explanation of symbols
[0034] 1,1',1":Electronic equipment 11: First electronic device 12: Second electronic device 13: Connecting components 131: first connecting member 132, 132', 132": second connecting piece 133,133',133": Pin 1331: Groove 1331”: First groove 1332”: Second groove 134,134',134": Elastic parts 135,135”: Locking piece 136,136': abutment 137: Seal D1: First direction F1: First force direction F2: Second force direction F3: The third force direction F4: Fourth force direction P1: Initial insertion position P2: Predetermined insertion position.
Claims
1. A connection assembly, used for aligning and connecting a first electronic device and a second electronic device, the connection assembly comprising: a first connecting member, which is disposed on the first electronic device; a second connecting member, which is disposed on the second electronic device; a pin, which is protruded from the first connecting member and is used to be inserted into the second connecting member along a first direction; an elastic member disposed in the second connecting member, the elastic member being used to apply a radial elastic force to the pin member inserted in the second connecting member; and A locking member is screwed into and locked on the second connecting member, and the locking member is used to apply a radial locking force to the pin member inserted in the second connecting member.
2. The connecting assembly as described in claim 1 further comprises a contact member, which is arranged in the second connecting member and is used to contact the pin member, and the elastic member contacts the contact member and indirectly applies the radial elastic force to the pin member through the contact member.
3. The connection assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein a groove for cooperating with the abutment member and the locking member is formed on the pin member, and the groove is formed on an outer peripheral edge of the pin member along a circumferential direction of the pin member.
4. The connecting assembly as described in claim 3 further includes a sealing member, which is arranged between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. When the locking member is locked on the second connecting member, the cooperation between the locking member and the groove drives the pin to move from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby driving the first connecting member to move along the first direction with the pin so that the sealing member is squeezed by the first connecting member and the second connecting member to produce elastic deformation. 5 . The connection assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the abutment member is a spherical structure or a boss structure, the locking member is a screw member or a bolt member, and the elastic member is a compression spring. 6 . The connection assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the elastic member abuts against the pin member to directly apply the radial elastic force to the pin member. 7 . The connection assembly as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the pin is formed with a first groove for cooperating with the elastic member and a second groove for cooperating with the locking member.
8. The connection assembly as described in claim 7 further includes a sealing member, which is arranged between the first connection member and the second connection member. When the locking member is locked on the second connection member, the cooperation between the locking member and the second groove drives the pin member to move from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby driving the first connection member to move along the first direction with the pin member so that the sealing member is squeezed by the first connection member and the second connection member to produce elastic deformation. 9 . The connection assembly as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the elastic member is a U-shaped spring, and the locking member is a screw member or a bolt member.
10. The connection assembly as described in claim 1 further includes a sealing member, which is arranged between the first connection member and the second connection member. When the locking member is locked on the second connection member, the cooperation between the locking member and the pin member drives the pin member to move from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby driving the first connection member to move along the first direction with the pin member so that the sealing member is squeezed by the first connection member and the second connection member to produce elastic deformation.
11. An electronic device comprising: a first electronic device; a second electronic device detachably connected to the first electronic device; and A connecting component, which is used to connect the first electronic device and the second electronic device closely and firmly to each other, and the connecting component includes: a first connecting member, which is disposed on the first electronic device; a second connecting member, which is disposed on the second electronic device; a pin, which is protruded from the first connecting member and is used to be inserted into the second connecting member along a first direction; an elastic member disposed in the second connecting member, the elastic member being used to apply a radial elastic force to the pin member inserted in the second connecting member; and A locking member is screwed into and locked on the second connecting member, and the locking member is used to apply a radial locking force to the pin member inserted in the second connecting member.
12. The electronic device as claimed in claim 11, wherein the connecting component further comprises a contact member, the contact member is disposed in the second connecting member and is used to contact the pin member, and the elastic member contacts the contact member and indirectly applies the radial elastic force to the pin member through the contact member. 13 . The electronic device as claimed in claim 12 , wherein a groove is formed on the pin member for cooperating with the abutting member and the locking member, and the groove is formed on an outer periphery of the pin member along a circumference of the pin member.
14. An electronic device as described in claim 13, wherein the connecting component further includes a sealing member, which is arranged between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and when the locking member is locked on the second connecting member, the cooperation between the locking member and the groove drives the pin to move from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby driving the first connecting member to move along the first direction with the pin so that the sealing member is squeezed by the first connecting member and the second connecting member to produce elastic deformation. 15 . The electronic device as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the abutting member is a spherical structure or a boss structure, the locking member is a screw member or a bolt member, and the elastic member is a compression spring. 16 . The electronic device as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the elastic member abuts against the pin member to directly apply the radial elastic force to the pin member. 17 . The electronic device as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the pin is formed with a first groove for cooperating with the elastic member and a second groove for cooperating with the locking member.
18. An electronic device as described in claim 17, wherein the connecting component further includes a sealing member, which is arranged between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and when the locking member is locked on the second connecting member, the cooperation between the locking member and the second groove drives the pin member to move from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby driving the first connecting member to move along the first direction with the pin member so that the sealing member is squeezed by the first connecting member and the second connecting member to produce elastic deformation. 19 . The electronic device as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the elastic member is a U-shaped spring, and the locking member is a screw member or a bolt member.
20. An electronic device as described in claim 11, wherein the connecting component further includes a sealing member, which is arranged between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and when the locking member is locked on the second connecting member, the cooperation between the locking member and the pin member drives the pin member to move from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby driving the first connecting member to move along the first direction with the pin member so that the sealing member is squeezed by the first connecting member and the second connecting member to produce elastic deformation.