Link module of front-end module and separated control box module

Abstract

The present invention relates to a link module, which provides an internal modular connection between a front-end module and a split control box module, comprising: a link substrate attached to a second housing included in the front-end module; the first clamping structure is configured on a first edge of the link substrate and corresponds to a third clamping structure of the separated control box module; and the first locking structure is configured on the third edge of the link substrate and corresponds to the second locking structure of the separated control box module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a link module for providing an entity physical link, in particular to a link module for physically linking a front-end module and a separate control box module. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, all components of a traditional flat-panel display, from the flat-panel display assembly, controller to motherboard, are encapsulated in the same housing. However, this traditional structure suffers from a lack of flexibility, leading to numerous drawbacks. For example, troubleshooting and parts replacement become difficult, maintenance becomes complicated, and hardware upgrades also present problems.

[0003] Figure 1 A front schematic diagram of a conventional flat panel display is disclosed; Figure 2 A schematic diagram illustrating a conventional hardware architecture that separates the display module from the controller. To overcome these shortcomings and improve the convenience of maintenance operations, conventional flat panel displays 10 have begun adopting a separate hardware architecture. This separate hardware architecture places the display module 11 and controller 12 in separate housings, creating two independent physical components that are then connected together in a specific manner.

[0004] However, this separate hardware architecture still faces some problems to be overcome, one of which is the need to redesign a reliable physical connection mechanism to ensure that the connection between the display module 11 and the controller 12 is simple and robust.

[0005] Another problem is that since the display module 11 and the controller 12 have been configured separately, display modules 11 and controllers 12 with different transmission interfaces and different specifications can be combined to form a product combination. However, how to integrate different transmission interfaces to achieve communication connection between the display module 11 and the controller 12 is also a problem that needs to be solved urgently.

[0006] Therefore, in view of the shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology, the inventors, after careful experimentation and research, and with a spirit of perseverance, finally conceived the present invention of the "link module between the front-end module and the separate control box module" to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings. The following is a brief description of the present invention. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The present invention relates to a link module for providing an entity physical link, in particular to a link module for physically linking a front-end module and a separate control box module.

[0008] Accordingly, the present invention proposes a link module, which provides an internal modular connection between a front-end module and a separate control box module, comprising: a link substrate, which is attached to a second shell included in the front-end module; a first snap-fit structure, which is configured on a first edge included in the link substrate and corresponds to a third snap-fit structure included in the separate control box module; and a first locking structure, which is configured on a third edge included in the link substrate and corresponds to a second locking structure included in the separate control box module.

[0009] The present invention further proposes a link module that provides an internal modular connection between a front-end module and a separate control box module, comprising: a first locking structure, which is configured on a first edge included in the front-end module and corresponds to a third locking structure included in the separate control box module; and a first locking structure, which is configured on a third edge included in the front-end module and corresponds to a second locking structure included in the separate control box module.

[0010] The above invention summary is intended to provide a simplified summary of the present disclosure so that readers can have a basic understanding of the present disclosure. This invention summary is not a complete description of the present invention and is not intended to point out the important / critical components of the embodiments of the present invention or to define the scope of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 A front schematic diagram of a conventional flat panel display is disclosed;

[0012] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the hardware architecture of the prior art showing the separation of the display module and the controller;

[0013] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the front-end module and the separate control box module included in the present invention;

[0014] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the second housing and the link module included in the present invention is disclosed;

[0015] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the first assembly and the first housing included in the present invention is disclosed;

[0016] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram showing the back side of the front-end module included in the present invention;

[0017] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram showing the front side of the front-end module included in the present invention;

[0018] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the separate control box module and the front-end module included in the present invention is disclosed;

[0019] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the separate control box module and the front-end module included in the present invention is disclosed;

[0020] Figure 10 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the second engaging structure and the fourth engaging structure included in the present invention in an aligned state;

[0021] Figure 11 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the second engaging structure and the fourth engaging structure included in the present invention in an engaging preparation state;

[0022] Figure 12 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the second engaging structure and the fourth engaging structure included in the present invention in an engaged and locked state;

[0023] Figure 13 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the first engaging structure and the third engaging structure included in the present invention in an engaging preparation state;

[0024] Figure 14 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the first engaging structure and the third engaging structure included in the present invention in an engaged and locked state; and

[0025] Figure 15 A schematic structural diagram of the separate control box module and the front-end module included in the present invention is disclosed in an engaged state and a locked state.

[0026] Explanation of Figure Numbers

[0027] 10 Flat-panel displays

[0028] 11 Display Module

[0029] 12 Controller

[0030] 100 Link Module

[0031] 101 First Edge

[0032] 102 Second Edge

[0033] 103 The Third Edge

[0034] 104 The Fourth Edge

[0035] 105 connection substrate

[0036] 106 cable outlet opening

[0037] 107 Central Opening

[0038] 108 waterproof adhesive layer

[0039] 109 waterproof components

[0040] 111 first engaging structure

[0041] 112 second engaging structure

[0042] 113 Third engaging structure

[0043] 114 Fourth engaging structure

[0044] 121 First locking structure

[0045] 122 Second locking structure

[0046] 123 Locking Hardware

[0047] 1111 card slot

[0048] 1121 Hook

[0049] 1131 Tenon

[0050] 1141 Opening

[0051] 1142 Stopper

[0052] 1143 Abutment

[0053] 1144 limit groove

[0054] 200 front-end module

[0055] 201 First Shell

[0056] 202 Second Shell

[0057] 203 screws

[0058] 204 First Assembly

[0059] 205 transmission line

[0060] 206 Internal transfer connector

[0061] 207 substrate opening

[0062] 208 Display Assembly

[0063] 209 Front

[0064] 210 display surface

[0065] 300 Separate Control Box Module

[0066] 301 first cover

[0067] 302 second cover

[0068] 303 screws

[0069] 311 First Opening

[0070] 321 First Cover

[0071] 331 Page 1

[0072] 332 Page 2

[0073] 333 Page 3

[0074] 340 main control circuit board

[0075] 341 Memory

[0076] 342 Storage Media

[0077] 343 Internal communication connector

[0078] ① Alignment status

[0079] ② Engagement preparation status

[0080] ③ Engaged and locked state

[0081] ④ Engaged state

[0082] ⑤ Locking status

[0083] XX direction

[0084] YY direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0085] The present invention will be fully understood through the following embodiments, allowing those skilled in the art to complete the invention accordingly. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. The drawings of the present invention do not include any limitations on size, dimensions, or scale. The size, dimensions, and scale of the actual implementation of the present invention are not limited by the drawings of the present invention.

[0086] The term "preferably" used herein is non-exclusive and should be understood as "preferably but not limited to". Any steps described or recorded in any specification or claims may be performed in any order and are not limited to the order described in the claims. The scope of the present invention should be determined only by the appended claims and their equivalents, and should not be determined by the examples of the implementation examples. The term "including" and its variations when appearing in the specification and claims herein are open-ended terms without restrictive meanings and do not exclude other features or steps.

[0087] Figure 3The schematic diagram of the front-end module and the separate control box module included in the present invention is disclosed. The link module 100 included in the present invention is preferably attached to the back of the front-end module 200, such as but not limited to the second housing 202, and is interposed between the front-end module 200 and the separate control box module 300 to provide a physical connection between the front-end module 200 and the separate control box module 300. The housing of the front-end module 200 includes a first housing 201 as a first housing and a second housing 202 as a rear housing. The housing of the separate control box module 300 includes a first cover 301 as an upper cover and a second cover 302 as a bottom cover.

[0088] The link module 100 includes a first snap-fit structure 102 , a second snap-fit structure 112 , and a first locking structure 121 on the front-end module 200 , and a third snap-fit structure 113 , a fourth snap-fit structure 114 , a second locking structure 122 , and a locking member 123 on the separate control box module 300 .

[0089] Figure 4 The following is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the second housing and link module included in the present invention. Link module 100 also optionally includes a connecting substrate 105. Connecting substrate 105 has four edges, including a first edge 101, a second edge 102, a third edge 103, and a fourth edge 104. Connecting substrate 105 also defines a wire outlet opening 106. Preferably, a central opening 107 is provided in the center of connecting substrate 105, but central opening 107 may not be provided in the center of connecting substrate 105.

[0090] The first locking structure 111, the second locking structure 112 and the first locking structure 121 are respectively arranged on different sides of the connecting substrate 105. For example, the first locking structure 111 is preferably arranged on the first edge 101 included in the connecting substrate 105, the second locking structure 112 is preferably distributed on the second edge 102 and the fourth edge 104 included in the connecting substrate 105, and the first locking structure 121 is preferably arranged on the third edge 103 included in the connecting substrate 105.

[0091] The first engaging structure 111 and the second engaging structure 112 are preferably, for example but not limited to, grooves, depressions, protrusions, positioning holes, assembly holes, positioning slots, holes, openings, blind holes, tenons, latches, fasteners, latches, snap hooks, slots, pins, buckles, press studs, press studs, quick releases, circlips, or quick-release structures. In this embodiment, the first engaging structure 111 is preferably a plurality of blind hole slots, and the second engaging structure 112 is preferably a pair of snap hooks.

[0092] The first locking structure 121 is preferably, for example but not limited to: a positioning hole, an assembly hole, a hole, an opening, a screw, a screwing hole, a bolt, a nut, a rivet, or a retaining spring. In this embodiment, the first locking structure 121 is preferably a threaded hole.

[0093] The second housing 202 included in the front-end module 200 has a rectangular substrate opening 207 to provide positioning and configuration of the connecting substrate 105. The geometric shape of the substrate opening 207 corresponds to the geometric shape of the connecting substrate 105, so that the connecting substrate 105 can be configured therein and aligned with the substrate opening 207.

[0094] In one embodiment, the connecting substrate 105 is preferably attached to the second housing 202 by gluing, screwing, or a combination of gluing and screwing. For example, the connecting substrate 105 is bonded to the second housing 202 by applying a waterproof adhesive layer 108 on the edges, such as the second edge 102 and the fourth edge 104, to form a first assembly 204.

[0095] When a central opening 107 is provided, a waterproof component 109 is provided around the central opening 107 to prevent moisture from entering the interior of the front-end module 200 through the central opening 107. The waterproof component 109 is preferably, for example, but not limited to, a rubber O-ring. When the connecting substrate 105 is successfully bonded to the second shell 202, moisture will not enter the interior of the front-end module 200 after the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are assembled and the separate control box module 300 and the front-end module 200 are combined.

[0096] In one embodiment, the connecting substrate 105 and the second shell 202 are separate independent components, so that the connecting module 100 including the connecting substrate 105 can be attached to the second shell 202 of different specifications. The front-end modules 200 of different specifications will use different materials to make the second shell 202, and the different materials include but are not limited to: stainless steel, die-cast material or plastic material, etc.

[0097] In one embodiment, the connecting substrate 105, the first engaging structure 111, the second engaging structure 112, and the first locking structure 121 may also be directly manufactured and formed on the second housing 202 by, for example but not limited to, integral molding or injection molding, and incorporated into the second housing 202 to directly become a part of the second housing 202.

[0098] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the first assembly and the first housing included in the present invention is disclosed; Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram showing the back side of the front-end module included in the present invention; Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating the front structure of the front-end module of the present invention is shown. The first assembly 204 and the first housing 201 are fastened together by screws 203 to form the front-end module 200. While the screws secure the first assembly 204 to the first housing 201, a second, screwed, reinforced connection is achieved between the substrate 105 and the second housing 202, in addition to the initial adhesive connection.

[0099] A display assembly 208 is already configured inside the first shell 201. The display assembly 208 preferably covers display products of different specifications, including various touch screen products, various touch display products and various flat-panel display products. The different specifications include, for example but not limited to: different sizes, different brands, different working principles or different sources.

[0100] For example, display components 208 of different sizes include, but are not limited to, 10.1 inches, 11.6 inches, 13.3 inches, 14 inches, 15.1 inches, 15.6 inches, 17 inches, 18.5 inches, 21.5 inches, 27 inches, and 28 inches to 32 inches of display products, etc. Display components 30 with different working principles include, but are not limited to, LCD display products, OLED display products, MicroLED display products, AMOLED display products, and plasma display products, etc.

[0101] A finished display refers to a display component that has complete display functions but has not yet been connected to an internal controller and has not yet been assembled with a housing as an external component. Compared to the housing as an external component, the display component 208 can be better regarded as an internal component.

[0102] The display assembly 208 is fixed on the first housing 201 . The display assembly 208 provides an image to a display surface 210 disposed on a front surface 209 of the front module 200 , so as to provide information to the user.

[0103] The display assembly 208 inside the front-end module 200 must establish an internal communication connection with the separate control box module 300 before it can start electrical operation and display information to the user under the control of the separate control box module 300.

[0104] The single transmission line 205 and the single internal transmission connector 206 included in the front-end module 200 are exposed from the outlet opening 106 included in the link module 100 so as to be communicatively connected to the separate control box module 300 .

[0105] Figure 8The present invention discloses an exploded schematic diagram of the separate control box module and front-end module. The housing of the separate control box module 300 includes a first cover 301 and a second cover 302. The first cover 301 and the second cover 302 are preferably assembled together using a plurality of screws 303, such as screws, to form a box-shaped housing. The rectangular space inside the housing is formed to accommodate the main control circuit board 340.

[0106] The main control circuit board 340 includes a memory 341, a storage medium 342 and a single internal communication connector 343. The single internal communication connector 343 is used to communicate with the single internal transmission connector 206 provided by the single transmission line 205 included in the front-end module 200, so as to unify the signal interface between the front-end module 200 and the separate control box module 300.

[0107] The first surface 331 of the first cover body 301 also includes a first opening 311 and a first cover plate 321 corresponding to and used to close the first opening 311. The position of the first opening 311 corresponds to the position of the memory 341 and the storage medium 342, so as to provide users with the opportunity to repair, replace or upgrade the memory 341 and the storage medium 342.

[0108] A plurality of third engaging structures 113 are further disposed on the second surface 332 of the first cover 301 , a plurality of second locking structures 122 are further disposed on the third surface 333 of the first cover 301 , and a plurality of fourth engaging structures 114 are further disposed on the second cover 302 .

[0109] The third engaging structure 113 and the fourth engaging structure 114 are preferably, for example, but not limited to: a groove, a depression, a protrusion, a positioning hole, an assembly hole, a positioning slot, a hole position, an opening, a blind hole, a tenon, a buckle, a fastener, a plug buckle, a snap, a hook, a slot, a latch, a buckle, a snap, a press buckle, a quick release, a spring, or a quick-release structure. In this embodiment, the third engaging structure 113 is preferably a tenon, and the fourth engaging structure 114 is preferably a slot. The second locking structure 122 is preferably, for example, but not limited to: a positioning hole, an assembly hole, a hole position, an opening, a screw, a screwing hole, a bolt, a nut, a rivet, or a spring. In this embodiment, the second locking structure 122 is preferably an opening.

[0110] Figure 9The present invention discloses an exploded schematic diagram of the structure of the separate control box module and the front-end module. The first engaging structure 111, the second engaging structure 112, and the first locking structure 121 included in the link module 100 attached to the front-end module 200 preferably correspond to the third engaging structure 113, the fourth engaging structure 114, and the second locking structure 122 included in the separate control box module 300, respectively. The first engaging structure 111 corresponds to the third engaging structure 113 and is engaged and connected to the third engaging structure 113. The second engaging structure 112 corresponds to the fourth engaging structure 114 and is engaged and connected to the fourth engaging structure 114. The first locking structure 121 and the second locking structure 122 are locked and connected to each other by a fastening member 123, such as, but not limited to, a screw, so that the separate control box module 300 can be attached and connected to the front-end module 200 through the link module 100.

[0111] Figure 10 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the second engaging structure and the fourth engaging structure included in the present invention in an aligned state; Figure 11 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the second engaging structure and the fourth engaging structure included in the present invention in an engaging preparation state; Figure 12 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the second engaging structure and the fourth engaging structure included in the present invention in an engaged and locked state; Figure 13 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the first engaging structure and the third engaging structure included in the present invention in an engaging preparation state; Figure 14 A schematic side cross-sectional view of the first engaging structure and the third engaging structure included in the present invention in an engaged and locked state; Figure 15 A schematic structural diagram of the separate control box module and the front-end module included in the present invention is disclosed in an engaged state and a locked state.

[0112] In one embodiment, the first engaging structure 111 preferably includes a plurality of slots 1111 in the form of blind holes, the second engaging structure 112 preferably includes a plurality of hooks 1121, the third engaging structure 113 preferably includes a plurality of tenons 1131, and the fourth engaging structure 114 preferably includes an opening 1141, a stopper 319, an abutment 320, and a restraining slot 321.

[0113] When the separate control box module 300 is to be combined with the front-end module 200 , the user only needs to perform four simple operation steps to combine the separate control box module 300 and the front-end module 200 .

[0114] The first step is the alignment step. The user first aligns the pair of openings 1141 included in the fourth engaging structure 114 included in the separate control box module 300 with the pair of hooks 1121 included in the second engaging structure 112 provided on the link substrate 105 included in the front-end module 200, so that the fourth engaging structure 114 and the second engaging structure 112 enter the alignment state ①. Figure 10 Revealed.

[0115] The second step is the engagement preparation step. When the fourth engagement structure 114 is aligned with the second engagement structure 112, the user lowers the detachable control box module 300 in the Y direction so that the hook 1121 enters the opening 1141, and the fourth engagement structure 114 and the second engagement structure 112 enter the engagement preparation state ②. Figure 11 Revealed.

[0116] At this time, the multiple latches 1131 included in the multiple third engaging structures 113 included in the first cover 301 of the detachable control box module 300 will automatically align with the multiple slots 1111 included in the first engaging structure 111 provided on the link substrate 105 included in the front-end module 200, so that the third engaging structures 113 and the first engaging structures 111 also enter the engaging preparation state ② accordingly. Figure 13 Revealed.

[0117] The third step is the engagement and locking step. The user pushes the detachable control box module 300 in the X direction, pushing the hook 1121 into the rectangular limiting groove 1144 formed by the stop member 1142 and the abutment member 1143 until the hook 1121 is blocked by the stop member 1142 and stops moving. The hook 1121 cannot move in the Y direction under the restriction of the abutment member 1143 and the limiting groove 1144, so that the fourth engaging structure 114 and the second engaging structure 112 enter the engagement and locking state ③, as shown in FIG. Figure 12 Revealed.

[0118] At this time, the plurality of tenons 1131 included in the third engaging structure 113 will also automatically insert into the plurality of slots 1111 included in the first engaging structure 111, so that the third engaging structure 113 and the first engaging structure 111 also enter the engaging and locking state ③. Figure 14 Revealed.

[0119] After the fourth engaging structure 114 and the second engaging structure 112 as well as the third engaging structure 113 and the first engaging structure 111 have all entered the engaging and locking state ③, the separate control box module 300 and the front end module 200 have entered the engagement state ④ through the engaging link of the link module 100, but have not yet been fixed. Figure 15 Revealed.

[0120] The fourth step is the locking step. When the fourth engaging structure 114 and the second engaging structure 112 as well as the third engaging structure 113 and the first engaging structure 111 are all in the engaged and locked state ③, the second locking structure 122 included in the detachable control box module 300 will automatically align with the first locking structure 121. The user uses a locking member 123, such as but not limited to a screw, to pass through the second locking structure 122 and then lock it into the first locking structure 121, so that the second locking structure 122 and the first locking structure 121 enter the locked state ⑤, so that the detachable control box module 300 can be attached and linked to the front-end module 200 through the link module 100, and form the information system 400. Figure 15 Revealed.

[0121] The link module 100 provides the user with a two-stage simple operation of combined engagement and locking operations. In the first stage of the engagement operation, including from the alignment state ① to the engagement and locking state ③ and the engagement state ④, the user is provided with a simple manual operation to engage the separate control box module 300 and the front-end module 200 with each other to produce a temporary engagement state. When the engagement is completed, the first locking structure 121 and the second locking structure 122 are also aligned at the same time. Then, in the second stage of the locking operation, including the locking state ⑤, the user only needs to use screws to lock the structures that have been aligned with each other to easily complete the physical connection between the separate control box module 300 and the front-end module 200.

[0122] In one embodiment, the first engaging structure 111 and the third engaging structure 113 are preferably a combination of a slot and a tenon, and the second engaging structure 112 and the fourth engaging structure 114 are preferably a combination of a hook, a hook, and a slot, which have an anti-detachment effect, preventing the detachable control box module 300 from detaching backward (opposite to the Y direction).

[0123] In one embodiment, since the connecting substrate 105 is a key component for connecting the separate control box module 10 and the front end module 20 , the connecting substrate 105 preferably has a structural strength that can at least withstand the total weight of the separate control box module 300 and the front end module 200 .

[0124] When the central opening 107 is provided, when the separate control box module 300 and the front-end module 200 are assembled, water vapor will not enter the interior space of the front-end module 200 due to the waterproof component 109, and the interior of the front-end module 200 will be in a watertight and closed state.

[0125] The single internal transmission connector 206 included in the front-end module 200 can be simply plugged into the corresponding single internal communication connector 343 on the separate control box module 300 to simply and quickly complete the communication connection between the separate control box module 300 and the front-end module 200 via a single transmission line 205, thereby achieving the effect of integrating the signal interface between the front-end module and the separate control box module 300.

[0126] In one embodiment, the main control circuit board 200 included in the separate control box module 300 can preferably provide a point of sale (POS) function, a panel computer (Panel PC) function, a kiosk function, and a self-service checkout (SOC) function. Therefore, as the separate control box module 300 with different functions is replaced, the front-end module 200 and the separate control box module 300 can preferably be combined into different application-end information systems 400, such as but not limited to: a POS machine, a panel computer, a medical tablet computer, a kiosk station, and an SOC machine.

[0127] In summary, the present invention also has the following features and advantages: (1) quick assembly to save time; (2) simple production to save mold costs; (3) simple and flexible material preparation; (4) convenient production; and (5) convenient inventory management.

[0128] The above embodiments of the present invention may be arbitrarily combined or replaced with each other to derive more implementation methods, but all of them are within the scope of protection of the present invention. More embodiments of the present invention are further provided as follows:

[0129] Example 1: A link module, which provides an internal modular connection between a front-end module and a separate control box module, comprises: a link substrate, which is attached to a second shell included in the front-end module; a first snap-fit structure, which is configured on a first edge included in the link substrate and corresponds to a third snap-fit structure included in the separate control box module; and a first locking structure, which is configured on a third edge included in the link substrate and corresponds to a second locking structure included in the separate control box module.

[0130] Example 2: The link module as described in Example 1 further includes: a second locking structure, which is configured on the second edge or the fourth edge of the link substrate and corresponds to the fourth locking structure included in the separate control box module; the third locking structure, which is configured on the first cover body or the second cover body included in the separate control box module and corresponds to the first locking structure; the fourth locking structure, which is configured on the first cover body or the second cover body included in the separate control box module and corresponds to the second locking structure; and the second locking structure, which is configured on the first cover body or the second cover body included in the separate control box module and corresponds to the first locking structure.

[0131] Embodiment 3: The link module as described in embodiment 2, wherein the fourth engaging structure further includes one of an opening, a stopper, abutting member, and a limiting groove.

[0132] Example 4: A link module as described in Example 1, wherein the second shell further includes one of the following: a substrate opening, whose geometric shape corresponds to the geometric shape of the connecting substrate to provide positioning and configuration of the connecting substrate; the first snap-fit structure, which is formed on the second shell; the second snap-fit structure, which is formed on the second shell; and the first locking structure, which is formed on the second shell.

[0133] Example 5: A link module as described in Example 1, wherein the link substrate further includes: a waterproof adhesive layer coated on the link substrate and interposed between the link substrate and the second shell, so as to provide the link substrate and the second shell to be connected through the adhesion of the waterproof adhesive layer; a waterproof component configured on the link substrate and interposed between the link substrate and the second shell, so as to provide watertightness for the gap formed by the link substrate and the second shell; and a wire outlet opening opened on the link substrate, so as to provide the front-end module including a single transmission line and a single internal transmission connector exposed from the wire outlet opening.

[0134] Example 6: A link module as described in Example 5, wherein the separate control box module further includes: a first cover body, which includes the third locking structure, the fourth locking structure and one of the second locking structures; a second cover body, which is connected to the first cover body and includes the third locking structure, the fourth locking structure and one of the second locking structures; and a main control circuit board, which includes a single internal communication connector, which is configured to communicate with the single internal transmission connector so as to unify the signal interface between the front-end module and the separate control box module.

[0135] Embodiment 7: The link module as described in embodiment 1, wherein the front-end module further includes: a first shell, which is configured to fix the display component and includes a display surface to display information provided by the display component; and the second shell, which is connected to the first shell.

[0136] Embodiment 8: The link module as described in embodiment 1, wherein the link substrate has a structural strength that can at least withstand the total weight of the front-end module and the separate control box module.

[0137] Embodiment 9: The link module as described in embodiment 1, wherein the front-end module and the separate control box module enter a joint state through the engagement link of the first engaging structure, the second engaging structure, the third engaging structure, and the fourth engaging structure.

[0138] Embodiment 10: The link module as described in embodiment 9, wherein after the front-end module and the separate control box module enter the engaged state, they enter the locked state through the locking link between the first locking structure and the second locking structure.

[0139] Example 11: A link module that provides an internal modular connection between a front-end module and a separate control box module, comprising: a first snap-fit structure, which is configured on a first edge included in the front-end module and corresponds to a third snap-fit structure included in the separate control box module; and a first locking structure, which is configured on a third edge included in the front-end module and corresponds to a second locking structure included in the separate control box module.

[0140] The various embodiments of the present invention may be arbitrarily combined or replaced with each other to derive more implementation methods, but all of these are within the scope of protection of the present invention. The definition of the protection scope of the present invention shall be based on the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A link module, which provides internal modular connection between a front-end module and a separate control box module, comprising: a connecting substrate attached to the second housing included in the front-end module; a first engaging structure disposed on a first edge of the link substrate and corresponding to a third engaging structure of the separate control box module; and The first locking structure is configured at the third edge of the link substrate and corresponds to the second locking structure of the separate control box module.

2. The link module according to claim 1, further comprising: a second engaging structure, which is disposed on the second edge or the fourth edge of the link substrate and corresponds to the fourth engaging structure included in the separate control box module; The third engaging structure is configured on the first cover or the second cover included in the separate control box module and corresponds to the first engaging structure; The fourth engaging structure is configured on the first cover or the second cover included in the separate control box module and corresponds to the second engaging structure; and The second locking structure is configured on the first cover or the second cover included in the separate control box module and corresponds to the first locking structure. 3 . The link module according to claim 2 , wherein the fourth engaging structure further comprises one of an opening, a stopper, abutting member, and a limiting groove.

4. The link module according to claim 2, wherein the second housing further comprises one of the following: A substrate opening, the geometry of which corresponds to the geometry of the connecting substrate, so as to provide positioning and configuration of the connecting substrate; The first engaging structure is formed on the second shell; The second engaging structure is formed on the second shell; and The first locking structure is formed on the second shell.

5. The link module according to claim 2, wherein the link substrate further comprises: a waterproof adhesive layer, coated on the connecting substrate and interposed between the connecting substrate and the second shell, so as to provide the connecting substrate and the second shell to be connected by adhesion of the waterproof adhesive layer; a waterproof component, which is disposed on the link substrate and is interposed between the link substrate and the second shell to provide water tightness for a gap formed by the link substrate and the second shell; as well as The wire outlet opening is opened on the connection substrate to allow the front-end module to include a single transmission line and a single internal transmission connector exposed from the wire outlet opening.

6. The link module according to claim 5, wherein the separate control box module further comprises: A first cover body comprising one of the third engaging structure, the fourth engaging structure, and the second locking structure; a second cover connected to the first cover and comprising one of the third engaging structure, the fourth engaging structure, and the second locking structure; and The main control circuit board includes a single internal communication connector, which is configured to communicate with the single internal transmission connector to unify the signal interface between the front-end module and the separate control box module.

7. The link module according to claim 1, wherein the front-end module further comprises: a first housing configured to fix the display assembly and comprising a display surface for displaying information provided by the display assembly; and The second shell is connected to the first shell. 8 . The link module according to claim 1 , wherein the link substrate has a structural strength capable of at least bearing the total weight of the front-end module and the separate control box module.

9. The link module according to claim 2, wherein the front-end module and the separate control box module enter a joint state through the engagement link of the first and second engaging structures with the third and fourth engaging structures. 10 . The link module according to claim 9 , wherein after the front-end module and the separate control box module enter the engaged state, they enter a locked state through the locking link between the first locking structure and the second locking structure.

11. A link module, which provides internal modular connection between a front-end module and a separate control box module, comprising: a first engaging structure disposed on a first edge of the front-end module and corresponding to a third engaging structure of the separate control box module; and The first locking structure is disposed on a third edge of the front-end module and corresponds to the second locking structure of the separate control box module.

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