Electronic device and hanging structure thereof

By designing a rotatable connecting seat and a snap-in bracket, the problems of complex installation of existing electronic devices and inflexible hanging structures are solved, and the effect of simplifying the installation process and adapting to different installation surface angles is achieved.

CN119629505APending Publication Date: 2025-03-14WISTRON NEWEB CORP
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Application Number
CN202311178630.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-13
Publication Date
2025-03-14

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Technical Problem

The installation process of existing electronic devices is complicated, requiring the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, and a single hanging structure is difficult to meet the needs of different installation surface angles.

Method used

An electronic device is designed, which includes a device body, a connecting base and a bracket. The connecting seat can be rotated between the first direction and the second direction. The connecting seat is fixed to the device body in the first direction and can be disengaged in the second direction. The bracket is fixed to the mounted surface by engaging the connecting seat.

Benefits of technology

It greatly reduces the dependence on hand tools such as screwdrivers, simplifies the installation process, and can adapt to the needs of different installation surface angles, improving installation convenience and flexibility.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an electronic device and a hanging structure thereof. The electronic device is suitable for being arranged on a mounted surface and comprises a device body, a connecting seat and a bracket, the connecting seat is connected with the device body, the connecting seat is suitable for rotating between a first direction and a second direction relative to the device body, when the connecting seat is in the first direction, the connecting seat is connected with the device body, and when the connecting seat is in the second direction, the connecting seat is suitable for being separated from the device body; and the bracket is clamped with the connecting seat and is suitable for being fixedly connected with a mounted surface. According to the device body provided by the embodiment of the invention, the use opportunities of hand tools such as a screwdriver can be greatly reduced in the mounting process of the connecting seat and the bracket, and the mounting operation of a user is facilitated.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an electronic device, in particular to an electronic device with a hanging structure. Background Art

[0002] Conventional electronic devices (such as wireless routers) are often fixed to the ceiling or wall through a hanging structure. In conventional technology, electronic devices are often fixed to the hanging structure by screws or other means. Therefore, users must use hand tools such as screwdrivers to perform installation operations, causing inconvenience to users. In addition, since the installation surface (such as the ceiling or wall) may be a horizontal surface, a vertical surface, or an inclined surface, a single hanging structure is often difficult to meet the installation requirements of various situations, making the installation of electronic devices more complicated.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an electronic device and a hanging structure thereof to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] The embodiment of the present invention is an electronic device provided to solve the problems of the known technology, which is suitable for being set on a mounting surface, and includes a device body, a connecting seat and a bracket. The connecting seat is connected to the device body, and the connecting seat is suitable for rotating between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the device body. When the connecting seat is in the first orientation, the connecting seat is connected to the device body, and when the connecting seat is in the second orientation, the connecting seat is suitable for detaching from the device body. The bracket engages with the connecting seat, wherein the bracket is suitable for fixedly connecting to the mounting surface.

[0005] In one embodiment, the connecting seat includes a first hook, the device body includes a device slot and a device abutment portion, the device abutment portion is connected to the device slot, when the connecting seat is in a first position, the first hook abuts the device abutment portion, when the connecting seat is in a second position, the first hook is suitable for disengaging from the device slot.

[0006] In one embodiment, a first hook positioning portion is formed on the first hook, and a device positioning portion is formed in the device slot. When the connecting seat is in the first position, the device positioning portion engages with the first hook positioning portion.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first hook positioning portion includes a snap-fitting hole, and the device positioning portion includes a snap-fitting protrusion, and the snap-fitting protrusion is suitable for snap-fitting the snap-fitting hole.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first hook includes a hook extension portion and a hook abutment portion, the hook abutment portion abuts against the device abutment portion, and the first hook positioning portion is formed on the hook extension portion.

[0009] In one embodiment, the connection seat further includes a connection seat positioning portion, and the device body further includes a body positioning portion, the body positioning portion is formed on an outer surface of the device body, and when the connection seat is in the first position, the connection seat positioning portion engages with the body positioning portion.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connection seat positioning portion includes an elastic arm, the body positioning portion includes a protrusion, and the elastic arm is suitable for engaging the protrusion.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first hook abuts against the abutting portion of the device along an abutting direction, the connecting seat positioning portion extends along an arc direction, and the abutting direction is perpendicular to the arc direction.

[0012] In one embodiment, the bracket includes a bracket connecting groove, and the connecting seat includes a second hook, and the second hook is connected to the bracket connecting groove.

[0013] In one embodiment, a first limiting portion and a first positioning notch are formed in the bracket connecting groove, and the connecting seat also includes a positioning protrusion. In a first connection state, the second hook abuts against the first limiting portion, the positioning protrusion engages with the first positioning notch, and the connecting seat is in a first position relative to the bracket.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bracket includes an elastic sheet, which is disposed in the bracket connection slot. In the first connection state, the elastic sheet abuts against the second hook and limits the second hook.

[0015] In one embodiment, a second limiting portion and a second positioning notch are formed in the bracket connecting groove. In a second connection state, the second hook abuts the second limiting portion, the positioning protrusion engages the second positioning notch, and the connecting seat is in a second position relative to the bracket.

[0016] In one embodiment, there is an angle between the first position and the second position, and the angle is greater than 0 degree.

[0017] In one embodiment, the bracket includes a bracket connecting track, and the connecting seat includes an elastic locking arm, and the elastic locking arm locks the bracket connecting track.

[0018] In one embodiment, the elastic locking arm is inserted into the bracket connecting track along an insertion direction, and the extension direction of the elastic locking arm is parallel to the insertion direction.

[0019] In another embodiment, the present invention provides a hanging structure, which is suitable for being arranged on a mounted surface, and includes a connecting seat and a bracket. The connecting seat includes a second hook and a positioning protrusion. The bracket includes a bracket connecting groove, wherein the bracket is suitable for fixedly connecting to the mounted surface, the second hook is connected to the bracket connecting groove, and a first limiting portion and a first positioning notch are formed in the bracket connecting groove. In a first connection state, the second hook abuts against the first limiting portion, the positioning protrusion engages the first positioning notch, and the connecting seat is in a first position relative to the bracket.

[0020] In the embodiment of the present invention, the connection base is assembled and combined with the device body in a rotating manner, and the connection base is connected to the bracket in a snap-fitting manner. Therefore, the installation process between the device body, the connection base and the bracket using the embodiment of the present invention can greatly reduce the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, and facilitate the user's installation work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1A The assembly diagram of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connecting socket is located at a first position relative to the device body.

[0022] Figure 1B An exploded view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0023] Figure 2 A top view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connecting socket is located at a second position relative to the device body.

[0024] Figure 3A The detailed structure of the first hook according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Figure 3B The detailed structure of the device positioning unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Figure 3C The device positioning portion of the first embodiment of the present invention is shown to be engaged with the first hook positioning portion.

[0027] Figure 4A The second hook of the first embodiment of the present invention is connected to the bracket connecting slot.

[0028] Figure 4B The detailed structure of the second hook of the first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0029] Figure 5A An exploded view of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0030] Figure 5B The electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connecting socket is in a first position relative to the bracket.

[0031] Figure 5C The electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connecting socket is at a second position relative to the bracket.

[0032] Fig. 6A An exploded view of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0033] Figure 6B A diagram showing an assembly of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 7 A diagram showing an assembly of an electronic device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Main component symbols:

[0036] E1, E2, E3, E4 Electronic Devices

[0037] 101, 103 Device body

[0038] 11 Device slot

[0039] 111 Device positioning unit

[0040] 12 Device contact portion

[0041] 14 Main body positioning part

[0042] 151 External surface

[0043] 201, 203 connector

[0044] 21 First Hook

[0045] 211 first hook positioning portion

[0046] 212 Hook extension

[0047] 213 hook contact portion

[0048] 22 Second hook

[0049] 23 Positioning convex part

[0050] 24 Connector positioning part

[0051] 25 Elastic snap arm

[0052] 301, 302, 303, 304 bracket

[0053] 30, 30' bracket connection slot

[0054] 311 First limiter

[0055] 312 First positioning gap

[0056] 313 Shrapnel

[0057] 321 Second limiter

[0058] 322 Second positioning gap

[0059] 35 Bracket connection rail

[0060] 361, 362 Bracket locking part

[0061] W Mounting surface

[0062] X Insertion Direction

[0063] Z contact direction

[0064] α Arc direction

[0065] θ Angle DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0066] Figure 1A The assembly diagram of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connecting socket is located at a first position relative to the device body. Figure 1B The exploded view of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1A , Figure 1B The electronic device E1 of the embodiment of the present invention is suitable for being set on a mounting surface W (e.g., a wall). The electronic device E1 includes a device body 101, a connection base 201, and a bracket 301. The connection base 201 is connected to the device body 101. The bracket 301 is engaged with the connection base 201, wherein the bracket 301 is suitable for being fixedly connected to the mounting surface W.

[0067] Figure 2 A top view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connection socket is located at a second position relative to the device body. Figure 1A , Figure 2 The connection base 201 is suitable for being in a first position ( Figure 1A ) and a second orientation ( Figure 2 ). When the connection base 201 is in the first position ( Figure 1A ), the connection base 201 is connected to the device body 101. When the connection base 201 is in the second orientation ( Figure 2 ), the connecting seat 201 is suitable for being separated from the device body 101.

[0068] Matching reference Figure 1A , Figure 1BIn one embodiment, the connection base 201 includes a first hook 21, and the device body 101 includes a device slot 11 and a device abutment portion 12, and the device abutment portion 12 is connected to the device slot 11. When the connection base 201 is in the first orientation, the first hook 21 abuts the device abutment portion 12. When the connection base 201 is in the second orientation, the first hook 21 is suitable for being separated from the device slot 11.

[0069] Figure 3A The detailed structure of the first hook according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 3B The detailed structure of the device positioning unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 3C The device positioning portion of the first embodiment of the present invention is shown to engage with the first hook positioning portion. Figure 3A , Figure 3B as well as Figure 3C In one embodiment, a first hook positioning portion 211 is formed on the first hook 21, and a device positioning portion 111 is formed in the device slot 11. When the connecting seat is in the first position, the device positioning portion 111 engages with the first hook positioning portion 211.

[0070] Matching reference Figure 3A , Figure 3B as well as Figure 3C In one embodiment, the first hook positioning portion 211 is a locking hole, and the device positioning portion 111 is a locking protrusion, which is suitable for locking the locking hole. In the embodiment of the present invention, the device positioning portion 111 is locked with the first hook positioning portion 211 to provide a limiting effect and provide a sense of paragraph for the user.

[0071] Matching reference Figure 3A , Figure 3B as well as Figure 3C In one embodiment, the first hook 21 includes a hook extension portion 212 and a hook abutment portion 213 , the hook abutment portion 213 abuts against the device abutment portion 12 , and the first hook positioning portion 211 is formed on the hook extension portion 212 .

[0072] Combine with reference Figure 1A , Figure 1B In one embodiment, the bracket 301 includes a bracket connecting groove 30 , and the connecting seat 201 includes a second hook 22 , and the second hook 22 is connected to the bracket connecting groove 30 .

[0073] Figure 4A The second hook of the first embodiment of the present invention is connected to the bracket connecting slot. Figure 4B The detailed structure of the second hook of the first embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1A , Figure 1B , Figure 4A as well as Figure 4BIn one embodiment, a first limiting portion 311 and a first positioning notch 312 are formed in the bracket connecting groove 30, and the connecting seat 201 also includes a positioning protrusion 23. In a first connection state, the second hook 22 abuts against the first limiting portion 311, and the positioning protrusion 23 engages with the first positioning notch 312, and the connecting seat 201 is in a first position relative to the bracket 301.

[0074] Matching reference Figure 1B , Figure 4A In one embodiment, the bracket 301 includes a spring piece 313 , which is disposed in the bracket connecting groove 30 . In the first connecting state, the spring piece 313 abuts against the second hook 22 and limits the second hook 22 .

[0075] Figure 5A An exploded view of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 5B The electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connecting socket is in a first position relative to the bracket. Figure 5C The electronic device of the second embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connecting base is in a second position relative to the bracket. Figure 5A , Figure 5B as well as Figure 5C In one embodiment, a second limiting portion 321 and a second positioning notch 322 are formed in the bracket connecting groove 30' of the electronic device E2. Figure 5C ), the second hook 22 abuts against the second limiting portion 321, the positioning protrusion 23 engages with the second positioning notch 322, and the connecting seat 201 is in a second position relative to the bracket 302.

[0076] Matching reference Figure 5B , Figure 5C In one embodiment, there is an angle θ between the first position and the second position, and the angle is greater than 0 degrees. For example, the angle may be 30 degrees or 45 degrees. In this way, the orientation of the electronic device can be adjusted.

[0077] Fig. 6A An exploded view of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 6B A diagram showing the assembly of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 6A , Figure 6B In one embodiment, the connection base 203 of the electronic device E3 further includes a connection base positioning portion 24, and the device body 103 further includes a body positioning portion 14. The body positioning portion 14 is formed on an outer surface 151 of the device body 103. When the connection base 203 is in the first orientation ( Figure 6B ), the connection seat positioning portion 24 engages with the main body positioning portion 14.

[0078] Matching reference Fig. 6A , Figure 6B In one embodiment, the connection seat positioning portion 24 is an elastic arm, the body positioning portion 14 is a bump, and the elastic arm is suitable for engaging the bump. In this embodiment, the connection seat positioning portion 24 engages with the body positioning portion 14 to provide a limiting effect and provide a sense of paragraph for the user.

[0079] Matching reference Fig. 6A , Figure 6B In one embodiment, the first hook 21 abuts against the device abutting portion 12 along an abutting direction Z, and the connection seat positioning portion 24 extends along an arc direction α, and the abutting direction Z is perpendicular to the arc direction α.

[0080] Matching reference Fig. 6A , Figure 6B In one embodiment, the bracket 303 includes a bracket connecting rail 35 , and the connecting seat 203 includes an elastic locking arm 25 , and the elastic locking arm 25 is engaged with the bracket connecting rail 35 .

[0081] Matching reference Fig. 6A , Figure 6B In one embodiment, the elastic locking arm 25 is inserted into the bracket connecting rail 35 along an insertion direction X, and the extension direction of the elastic locking arm 25 is parallel to the insertion direction X.

[0082] Reference Figure 6B In one embodiment, the bracket 303 includes a bracket locking portion 361, which is suitable for connecting to the aforementioned mounting surface (not shown, for example, a wall). The design of the bracket locking portion can be adjusted appropriately. For example, Figure 7 A diagram showing the assembly of an electronic device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 In this embodiment, the bracket 304 of the electronic device E4 includes a bracket locking portion 362, and the tilt angle of the bracket locking portion 362 is adjusted. In other words, in the embodiment of the present invention, different brackets can be used to cope with installation surfaces with different tilt angles (for example, ceilings or walls).

[0083] In the embodiment of the present invention, the connection base is assembled and combined with the device body in a rotating manner, and the connection base is connected to the bracket in a snap-fitting manner. Therefore, the installation process between the device body, the connection base and the bracket using the embodiment of the present invention can greatly reduce the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, and facilitate the user's installation work.

[0084] Although the present invention has been disclosed as above in terms of specific preferred embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make slight changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the attached claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, the electronic device being suitable for being arranged on a mounting surface, the electronic device comprising: a device body; a connection base, wherein the connection base is connected to the device body, and the connection base is adapted to rotate between a first position and a second position relative to the device body, when the connection base is in the first position, the connection base is connected to the device body, and when the connection base is in the second position, the connection base is adapted to be detached from the device body; and A bracket is engaged with the connecting seat, wherein the bracket is suitable for fixedly connecting with the mounting surface.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting seat includes a first hook, and the device body includes a device slot and a device abutment portion, the device abutment portion is connected to the device slot, when the connecting seat is in the first position, the first hook abuts the device abutment portion, when the connecting seat is in the second position, the first hook is suitable for disengaging from the device slot.

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 2, wherein: A first hook positioning portion is formed on the first hook, and a device positioning portion is formed in the device slot. When the connecting seat is in the first position, the device positioning portion is engaged with the first hook positioning portion.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The first hook positioning portion includes a snap-fitting hole, and the device positioning portion includes a snap-fitting protrusion, which is suitable for snap-fitting the snap-fitting hole.

5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The first hook includes a hook extension portion and a hook abutment portion, the hook abutment portion abuts against the device abutment portion, and the first hook positioning portion is formed on the hook extension portion.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The connection seat further includes a connection seat positioning portion, and the device body further includes a body positioning portion, the body positioning portion is formed on an outer surface of the device body, and when the connection seat is in the first position, the connection seat positioning portion engages with the body positioning portion.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The connection seat positioning portion includes an elastic arm, and the body positioning portion includes a protrusion. The elastic arm is suitable for engaging with the protrusion.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The first hook abuts against the device abutment portion along an abutment direction, and the connection seat positioning portion extends along an arc direction, and the abutment direction is perpendicular to the arc direction.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The bracket includes a bracket connecting groove, and the connecting seat includes a second hook, and the second hook is connected to the bracket connecting groove.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein: A first limiting portion and a first positioning notch are formed in the bracket connecting groove, and the connecting seat also includes a positioning protrusion. In a first connection state, the second hook abuts against the first limiting portion, the positioning protrusion engages with the first positioning notch, and the connecting seat is in a first position relative to the bracket.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein: The bracket includes an elastic sheet, which is arranged in the bracket connection groove. In the first connection state, the elastic sheet abuts against the second hook and limits the second hook.

12. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein: A second limiting portion and a second positioning notch are formed in the bracket connecting groove. In a second connection state, the second hook abuts against the second limiting portion, the positioning protrusion engages with the second positioning notch, and the connecting seat is in a second position relative to the bracket.

13. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein: There is an angle between the first position and the second position, and the angle is greater than 0 degree.

14. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The bracket comprises a bracket connecting track, and the connecting seat comprises an elastic clamping arm, and the elastic clamping arm clamps the bracket connecting track.

15. The electronic device as claimed in claim 14, wherein: The elastic locking arm is inserted into the bracket connecting track along an insertion direction, and the extending direction of the elastic locking arm is parallel to the insertion direction.

16. A hanging structure, the hanging structure being suitable for being arranged on a mounting surface, the hanging structure comprising: A connecting seat, the connecting seat comprising a second hook and a positioning protrusion; as well as A bracket, the bracket includes a bracket connecting groove, wherein the bracket is suitable for fixedly connecting to the installed surface, the second hook is connected to the bracket connecting groove, a first limiting portion and a first positioning notch are formed in the bracket connecting groove, in a first connection state, the second hook abuts the first limiting portion, the positioning protrusion engages the first positioning notch, and the connecting seat is in a first position relative to the bracket.

17. The hanging structure according to claim 16, wherein: The bracket includes an elastic sheet, which is arranged in the bracket connection groove. In the first connection state, the elastic sheet abuts against the second hook and limits the second hook.

18. The hanging structure according to claim 16, wherein: A second limiting portion and a second positioning notch are formed in the bracket connecting groove. In a second connection state, the second hook abuts against the second limiting portion, the positioning protrusion engages with the second positioning notch, and the connecting seat is in a second position relative to the bracket. There is an angle between the first position and the second position, and the angle is greater than 0 degrees.