Combination assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a combination assembly for combining two articles. The combination assembly comprises a flexible body and a fastening body. The flexible body comprises a surrounding part and two limiting parts. The enclosure has an inner wall surface and an outer wall surface. The inner wall surface surrounds a through hole. The two limiting parts protrude out of the surrounding part, and a combination groove is formed between the two limiting parts. The flexible body is located in the combination hole of the article, the combination groove is used for clamping the article, and one limiting part is clamped between the article and the other article. The fastener comprises a shaft part and two fastening parts. And the shaft part penetrates through an opening of another object. The two fastening parts are adjacent to the two ends of the shaft part, and the diameter of one of the two fastening parts is larger than that of the shaft part. The shaft portion passes through the through hole. One of the two fastening parts abuts against one of the two limiting parts. And the other one of the two fastening parts is combined with the other article. The diameter of the shaft part is larger than the aperture of the through hole so that the shaft part is in a close-fitting state.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application. The original application was filed on June 29, 2020, with application number 202010604058.2 and invention title: Combination Component. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to a bonding assembly, and more particularly to a bonding assembly having a flexible body. Background Technology

[0003] A typical screw consists of a shank and a head. The shank has threads around its perimeter to increase the tightness of the connection with the object during locking. The head has a larger cross-section, designed to provide a tool for engaging and applying force. The head has slots for tools, such as the commonly used flathead or Phillips head, as well as hexagonal, Torx, and other types. When tightening, a screwdriver or wrench with a corresponding cross-sectional shape and size is inserted into the slot or socket to facilitate rotation and force application.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned traditional screw fastening operations all require tools. In addition to the fact that the fastening process is relatively cumbersome, it is also extremely inconvenient to connect items without the corresponding tools. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides a connecting component that simplifies the cumbersome screw fastening process of traditional screws and allows for tool-free assembly and disassembly.

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a coupling assembly for coupling a first article to a second article. The coupling assembly includes a flexible body and a fastener. The flexible body includes a surrounding portion, a first limiting portion, and a second limiting portion. The surrounding portion has an inner wall surface and an outer wall surface facing away from each other. A through hole is formed around the inner wall surface. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion protrude from the outer wall surface of the surrounding portion, and a coupling groove is formed between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion. The flexible body is located in the coupling hole of the first article, and the coupling groove is used for engaging the first article, and the second limiting portion is used for clamping between the first article and the second article. The fastener includes a shaft portion, a first fastening portion, and a second fastening portion. The shaft portion is used to pass through the opening of the second article. The first fastening portion and the second fastening portion are respectively adjacent to opposite ends of the shaft portion, and the diameter of the first fastening portion or the second fastening portion is larger than the diameter of the shaft portion. The shaft portion passes through the through hole. The first fastening portion abuts against the side of the first limiting portion away from the second limiting portion. The second fastening part is used to attach to the second article. The diameter of the shaft part is larger than the diameter of the through hole, resulting in a tight fit.

[0007] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a coupling assembly for coupling a first article to a second article. The coupling assembly includes a flexible body and a fastener. The flexible body includes a surrounding portion, a first limiting portion, and a second limiting portion. The surrounding portion has an inner wall surface and an outer wall surface facing away from each other. A through hole is formed around the inner wall surface. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion protrude from the outer wall surface of the surrounding portion, and a coupling groove is formed between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion. The flexible body is used to be located in the coupling hole of the first article and the second article, and the coupling groove is used to engage the first article and the second article. The fastener includes a shaft portion, a first fastening portion, and a second fastening portion. The first fastening portion and the second fastening portion are respectively adjacent to opposite ends of the shaft portion, and the diameter of the first fastening portion or the second fastening portion is larger than the diameter of the shaft portion. The shaft portion passes through the through hole. The first fastening portion abuts against the side of the second limiting portion away from the first limiting portion. The second fastening portion abuts against the side of the first limiting portion away from the second limiting portion. The diameter of the shaft is larger than the diameter of the through hole, resulting in a tight fit.

[0008] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a coupling assembly for coupling a first article to a second article. The coupling assembly includes a fastener. The fastener includes a shaft portion, a first fastening portion, and a second fastening portion. The shaft portion is used to pass through an opening in the second article. The first fastening portion and the second fastening portion are respectively adjacent to opposite ends of the shaft portion, and the diameter of the first fastening portion or the second fastening portion is larger than the diameter of the shaft portion. The shaft portion is used to pass through the opening in the first article. The first fastening portion abuts against the side of the first limiting portion away from the second limiting portion. The second fastening portion is used to engage with the second article. The diameter of the shaft portion is larger than the diameter of the opening, resulting in a tight fit.

[0009] According to the above embodiment of the coupling assembly, by means of the tight fit between the flexible body and the fastener, the first limiting part and the second limiting part of the flexible body and the first fastening part and the second fastening part of the fastener, the assembler can quickly join the first article to the second article or separate the first article from the second article without tools by using the coupling assembly.

[0010] The above description of the content of this invention and the following description of the embodiments are used to demonstrate and explain the principles of this invention, and to provide a further explanation of the scope of the patent application of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the combination component according to the first embodiment of the present invention, assembled with a first article and a second article.

[0012] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of its breakdown.

[0013] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid.

[0014] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the solid and flexible parts separated, with the flexible part mounted on the first article and the solid part mounted on the second article.

[0015] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the first item being attached to the second item via a combination component.

[0016] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the combination component assembled with the first article and the second article according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of its breakdown.

[0018] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid.

[0019] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the solid and flexible parts separated, with the flexible part mounted on the first article and the solid part mounted on the second article.

[0020] Figure 10 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the first item being attached to the second item via a combination component.

[0021] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the combination component assembled with the first article and the second article according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A schematic diagram of its breakdown.

[0023] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid.

[0024] Figure 14 for Figure 12 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the solid and flexible parts separated and the flexible part mounted on the first article.

[0025] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid object inserted into a flexible body, where the first and second items have not yet been assembled.

[0026] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid object inserted into a flexible body and the first and second objects being assembled together.

[0027] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of the combination component according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, assembled with the first article and the second article.

[0028] Figure 18 for Figure 17 A schematic diagram of its breakdown.

[0029] Figure 19 for Figure 18 A cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the solid and flexible parts separated, with the flexible part mounted on the first article and the solid part mounted on the second article.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 10, 10c: Connecting component 20: First item 22: Connecting hole 30: Second item 32: Opening 100, 100c: Flexible body 110, 110c: Enclosure 111, 111c: Outer wall surface 112, 112c: Inner wall surface 120, 120c: First limiting part 121, 121c: Guide slope 130, 130c: Second limiting part 200, 200c: Fastener 210, 210c: Shaft 211, 211c: Large diameter section 212, 212c: Spacer section 213, 213c: Narrow diameter section 2131: Concave-convex structure 220, 220c: First fastening part 230, 230c: Second fastening part 231c: Screw hole 300c: Locking element 231: Concave-convex structure 10a: Connecting component 2 0a: First item; 22a: Connecting hole; 30a: Second item; 32a: Screw hole; 200a: Fastener; 210a: Shaft; 211a: Concave-convex structure; 220a: First fastening part; 221a: Operating groove; 230a: Second fastening part; 10b: Connecting assembly; 20b: First item; 22b: First connecting hole; 24b, 26b: First positioning hole; 30b: Second item; 32b: Second connecting hole; 34b: Snap-in hole; 36b: Release hole; 200b: Fastener; 210b: Shaft; 211b: Concave-convex structure; 220b: First fastening part; 230b: Second fastening part; 231b: Concave-convex structure; DA1~DA3, D1, D2: Diameter; DH: Hole diameter; L1, L2; H1, H2: Length; O: Through hole; S: Connecting groove; A~D: Direction. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 4 . Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the combination component according to the first embodiment of the present invention, assembled with a first article and a second article. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of its breakdown. Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid. Figure 4 for Figure 2A cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the solid and flexible parts separated, with the flexible part mounted on the first article and the solid part mounted on the second article.

[0033] In this embodiment, the joining component 10 is used to join the first item 20 to the second item 30. In this embodiment, the first item 20 is, for example, a plate, and the second item 30 is, for example, a fan, but it is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first item and the second item can also be any two items that need to be joined together.

[0034] The coupling assembly 10 includes a flexible body 100 and a fastener 200. The flexible body 100 is, for example, an integrally molded silicone collar and includes a surrounding portion 110, a first limiting portion 120, and a second limiting portion 130. The surrounding portion 110 has an inner wall surface 112 and an outer wall surface 111 facing each other. The inner wall surface 112 surrounds a through hole O. The first limiting portion 120 and the second limiting portion 130 protrude from the outer wall surface 111 of the surrounding portion 110, and a coupling groove S is formed between the first limiting portion 120 and the second limiting portion 130. The flexible body 100 is positioned in the coupling hole 22 of the first article 20, and the coupling groove S is used to engage with the first article 20, and the second limiting portion 130 is used to clamp between the first article 20 and the second article 30.

[0035] In this embodiment, the length H1 of the first limiting part 120 protruding from the surrounding part 110 is less than the length H2 of the second limiting part 130 protruding from the surrounding part 110, and the side of the first limiting part 120 away from the second limiting part 130 has a guide slope 121, which makes it easier for the first limiting part 120 to be inserted into the connecting hole 22 of the first item 20 by the assembly personnel, and the second limiting part 130 has a better stopping effect and can stably support the second item 30.

[0036] The fastener 200 is, for example, a pin, and includes a shaft portion 210, a first fastening portion 220, and a second fastening portion 230. The shaft portion 210 is used to insert into the opening 32 of the second article 30, and includes a connected large-diameter section 211, a spacer section 212, and two narrow-diameter sections 213. The spacer section 212 connects the two narrow-diameter sections 213, and one of the narrow-diameter sections 213 connects the spacer section 212 and the large-diameter section 211. The diameter DA1 of the large-diameter section 211 is larger than the diameter DA3 of the two narrow-diameter sections 213. The diameters DA3 of the two narrow-diameter sections 213 are equal and larger than the diameter DH of the through hole O, and the narrow-diameter section 213 furthest from the large-diameter section 211 passes through the through hole O in a tight fit. In this embodiment, the narrow diameter section 213 of the fastener 200 is interference-fitted with the flexible body 100, and the ratio of the diameter DA3 of the narrow diameter section 213 of the shaft portion 210 to the aperture DH of the through hole O is, for example, between 1.05 and 1.5.

[0037] In this embodiment, there are two narrow diameter segments 213, allowing the solid 200 to be assembled with fans of two different thicknesses, such as 15 mm and 25 mm thick fans, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, there may be only one narrow diameter segment, dedicated to assembly with fans of a single thickness. Furthermore, there may be three or more narrow diameter segments, allowing the solid to be assembled with fans of at least three different thicknesses.

[0038] In this embodiment, the lengths L1 and L2 of the two narrow diameter segments 213 are different, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the lengths of the two narrow diameter segments can also be the same. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the two narrow diameter segments 213 are kept at different distances from the second fastening part 230, and the length L1 of the narrow diameter segment 213 farther away from the second fastening part 230 is greater than the length L2 of the narrow diameter segment 213 closer to the second fastening part 230.

[0039] In this embodiment, each narrow diameter segment 213 has a concave-convex structure 2131 to increase the friction between the narrow diameter segment 213 and the flexible body 100. When the friction between the narrow diameter segment 213 and the flexible body 100 increases, the bond between the fastener 200 and the flexible body 100 will be stronger, thereby making the bond between the first article 20 and the second article 30 more secure.

[0040] In this embodiment, the diameter DA1 of the coarse-diameter segment 211 is greater than or equal to the diameter DA2 of the spacer segment 212, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the diameter of the coarse-diameter segment may also be smaller than the diameter of the spacer segment.

[0041] The first fastening part 220 is, for example, a barb, and the second fastening part 230 is, for example, a head. The first fastening part 220 and the second fastening part 230 are respectively connected to the narrow diameter section 213 and the large diameter section 211 of the shaft part 210, which are away from the large diameter section 211. The diameter D1 of the first fastening part 220 is, for example, less than or equal to the diameter DA1 of the large diameter section 211 of the shaft part 210, the diameter D1 of the first fastening part 220 is, for example, equal to the diameter DA2 of the spacer section 212, and the diameter D1 of the first fastening part 220 is, for example, greater than the diameter DA3 of the narrow diameter section 213. The diameter D2 of the second fastening part 230 is greater than the diameter DA1 of the large diameter section 211 of the shaft part 210. The first fastening part 220 abuts against the side of the first limiting part 120 away from the second limiting part 130, and the second fastening part 230 abuts against the side of the second article 30 away from the first article 20.

[0042] In this embodiment, the diameter D2 of the second fastening part 230 is larger than the diameter D1 of the first fastening part 220, making the stopping and limiting effect of the second fastening part 230 better than that of the first fastening part 220, and allowing the first fastening part 220 to be more easily inserted into the through hole O of the flexible body 100. Furthermore, the second fastening part 230 has a concave-convex structure 231, which increases the frictional resistance of the surface of the second fastening part 230, thereby facilitating the insertion and removal of the fastener 200 by assembly personnel.

[0043] In this embodiment, the ratio of the diameter D1 of the first fastening part 220 to the aperture DH of the through hole O is, for example, between 1.05 and 1.5, so that the size of the first fastening part 220 can take into account both the ease of insertion and removal between the fastener 200 and the flexible body 100 and the fastening firmness between the fastener 200 and the flexible body 100.

[0044] In this embodiment, the coupling assembly 10 includes a flexible body 100, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the flexible body may also be part of a first article or a second article (such as a fan, a water cooling radiator, etc.). That is, the coupling assembly may only include a fastener or only include a fastener and a locking device.

[0045] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 . Figure 5 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the first item being attached to the second item via a combination component.

[0046] First, such as Figure 4 As shown, the assembler pre-fits the flexible body 100 into the engagement hole 22 of the first article 20, and pre-inserts the fastener 200 into the opening 32 of the second article 30. Then, as... Figure 5 As shown, the assembler inserts the fastener 200 into the through hole O of the flexible body 100 along direction A. The fastener 200's narrow diameter section 213 engages with the flexible body 100, and the first fastening part 220 and the second fastening part 230 clamp the fastener, thus joining the first item 20 and the second item 30. Conversely, by pulling the fastener 200 away from the flexible body 100 in the opposite direction of direction A, the first item 20 and the second item 30 can be disassembled. In this way, the assembler can quickly and without tools install the second item 30 onto the first item 20 or detach the second item 30 from the first item 20.

[0047] Please see Figures 6 to 9 . Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the combination component assembled with the first article and the second article according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of its breakdown. Figure 8 for Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid. Figure 9 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the solid and flexible parts separated, with the flexible part mounted on the first article and the solid part mounted on the second article.

[0048] In this embodiment, the joining component 10a is used to join the first article 20a to the second article 30a. In this embodiment, the first article 20a is, for example, a plate, and the second article 30a is, for example, a water cooling radiator, but it is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first article and the second article can also be any two articles that need to be joined together.

[0049] The coupling assembly 10a includes a flexible body 100 and a fastener 200a. The flexible body 100 is, for example, an integrally molded silicone collar and includes a surrounding portion 110, a first limiting portion 120, and a second limiting portion 130. The surrounding portion 110 has a through hole O. The first limiting portion 120 and the second limiting portion 130 protrude from the outer side of the surrounding portion 110, and a coupling groove S is formed between the first limiting portion 120 and the second limiting portion 130. The flexible body 100 is positioned in the coupling hole 22a of the first article 20a, and the coupling groove S is used to engage with the first article 20a, and the second limiting portion 130 is used to clamp between the first article 20a and the second article 30a.

[0050] The fastener 200a is, for example, a screw or pin, and includes a shaft portion 210a, a first fastening portion 220a, and a second fastening portion 230a. The diameter of the shaft portion 210a is larger than the diameter of the through hole O, and it passes through the through hole O in a tight fit. In this embodiment, the shaft portion 210a of the fastener 200a is in an interference fit with the flexible body 100.

[0051] In this embodiment, the shaft portion 210a has a concave-convex structure 211a to increase the friction between the shaft portion 210a and the flexible body 100. When the friction between the shaft portion 210a and the flexible body 100 increases, the bond between the fastener 200a and the flexible body 100 will be stronger, thereby making the bond between the first article 20a and the second article 30a more secure.

[0052] The first fastening part 220a is, for example, a barb, and the second fastening part 230a is, for example, a stud. The first fastening part 220a and the second fastening part 230a are respectively connected to opposite ends of the shaft part 210a, and the diameter of the first fastening part 220a is larger than the diameter of the shaft part 210a. The first fastening part 220a abuts against the side of the first limiting part 120 away from the second limiting part 130, and the second fastening part 230a is locked into the screw hole of the second article 30a.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first fastening part 220a has an operating groove 221a, the shape of which is, for example but not limited to, a cross, for use with a Phillips screwdriver, thereby facilitating the assembly personnel to fasten the fastener 200a to the screw hole 32a of the second article 30a.

[0054] Please see Figure 9 and Figure 10 . Figure 10 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the first item being attached to the second item via a combination component.

[0055] First, such as Figure 9 As shown, the assembler first pre-fits the flexible body 100 into the mating hole 22a of the first article 20a, and pre-locks the fastener 200a into the screw hole 32a of the second article 30a. Then, as... Figure 5 As shown, the assembler inserts the flexible body 100 into the shaft portion 210a of the fastener 200a along direction B. The first item 20a and the second item 30a are thus joined by the tight fit between the shaft portion 210a of the fastener 200a and the flexible body 100, and by the first fastening portion 220a hooking onto the first limiting portion 120. Conversely, by pulling the flexible body 100 away from the fastener 200a in the opposite direction of direction B, the first item 20a and the second item 30a are disassembled. In this way, the assembler can quickly and without tools install the second item 30a onto the first item 20a or detach the second item 30a from the first item 20a.

[0056] In this embodiment, the coupling component 10a includes the flexible body 100, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the flexible body may also be part of a first article or a second article (such as a fan, a water cooling radiator, etc.). That is, the coupling component may only include a fastener or only include a fastener and a locking device.

[0057] Please see Figures 11 to 14 . Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the combination component assembled with the first article and the second article according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 for Figure 11 A schematic diagram of its breakdown. Figure 13 for Figure 12 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid. Figure 14 for Figure 12 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the solid and flexible parts separated and the flexible part mounted on the first article.

[0058] In this embodiment, the joining component 10b is used to join the first article 20b to the second article 30b. In this embodiment, both the first article 20b and the second article 30b are, for example, plates, but are not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first article and the second article can be any two articles that need to be joined together.

[0059] The coupling assembly 10b includes a flexible body 100 and a fastener 200b. The flexible body 100 is, for example, an integrally molded silicone collar and includes a surrounding portion 110, a first limiting portion 120, and a second limiting portion 130. The surrounding portion 110 has a through hole O. The first limiting portion 120 and the second limiting portion 130 protrude from the outer side of the surrounding portion 110, and a coupling groove S is formed between the first limiting portion 120 and the second limiting portion 130. The flexible body 100 is positioned at a first coupling hole 22b of the first article 20b and a second coupling hole 32b of the second article 30b, and the coupling groove S is used to engage the first article 20b and the second article 30b. Specifically, the first coupling hole 22b includes two connected first positioning holes 24b and 26b, the diameters of which are equal and smaller than the diameter of the first limiting portion 120. The second engagement hole 32b includes a latching hole 32b and a release hole 36b connected together. The diameter of the release hole 36b is larger than the diameter of the latching hole 34b, and the diameter of the first limiting part 120 is between the diameter of the release hole 36b and the diameter of the latching hole 34b.

[0060] The fastener 200b is, for example, a pin, and includes a shaft portion 210b, a first fastening portion 220b, and a second fastening portion 230b. The diameter of the shaft portion 210b is larger than the diameter of the through hole O, and it passes through the through hole O in a tight fit. In this embodiment, the shaft portion 210b of the fastener 200b is interference-fitted with the flexible body 100.

[0061] In this embodiment, the shaft portion 210b has a concave-convex structure 211b to increase the friction between the shaft portion 210b and the flexible body 100. When the friction between the shaft portion 210b and the flexible body 100 increases, the bond between the fastener 200 and the flexible body 100 will be stronger, thereby making the bond between the first article 20 and the second article 30 more secure.

[0062] The first fastening part 220b is, for example, a barb, and the second fastening part 230b is, for example, a head. The first fastening part 220b and the second fastening part 230b are respectively connected to opposite ends of the shaft part 210, and the diameters of both the first fastening part 220b and the second fastening part 230b are larger than the diameter of the shaft part 210b. The first fastening part 220b abuts against the side of the second limiting part 130 away from the first limiting part 120. The second fastening part 230b abuts against the side of the first limiting part 120 of the flexible body 100 away from the second limiting part 130.

[0063] In this embodiment, the diameter of the second fastening portion 230b is larger than the diameter of the first fastening portion 220b, making the stopping and limiting effect of the second fastening portion 230b better than that of the first fastening portion 220b, and allowing the first fastening portion 220b to be more easily inserted into the through hole O of the flexible body 100. Furthermore, the second fastening portion 230b has a concave-convex structure 231b, which increases the frictional resistance of the surface of the second fastening portion 230b, thereby facilitating the insertion and removal of the fastener 200b by assembly personnel.

[0064] Please see Figures 14 to 16 . Figure 15 for Figure 14 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid object inserted into a flexible body, where the first and second items have not yet been assembled. Figure 16 for Figure 15 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a solid object inserted into a flexible body and the first and second objects being assembled together.

[0065] First, such as Figure 14 As shown, the assembler first pre-fits the flexible body 100 into one of the first positioning holes 26b of the first engagement hole 22b of the first article 20b, and pre-fits the second article 30b onto the flexible body 100 through the release hole 36b of the second engagement hole 32. Then, as... Figure 15 As shown, the assembler inserts the shaft portion 210b of the fastener 200b into the flexible body 100 along direction C. The fastener 200b and the flexible body 100 are thus joined by the tight fit between the shaft portion 210b of the fastener 200b and the flexible body 100, and by the first fastening portion 220b hooking onto the second limiting portion 130. Next, as... Figure 16 As shown, the flexible body 100 and the fastener 200b are slid along direction D to the first positioning hole 24b in the first engagement hole 22b and the snap-fit ​​hole 34b in the second engagement hole 32b, thus completing the engagement of the first item 20b and the second item 30b. Conversely, the opposite operation completes the disassembly of the first item 20b and the second item 30b. In this way, the assembler can quickly and without tools install the second item 30b onto the first item 20 or detach the second item 30b from the first item 20b.

[0066] In this embodiment, the coupling component 10b includes the flexible body 100, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the flexible body may also be part of a first article or a second article (such as a fan, a water cooling radiator, etc.). That is, the coupling component may only include a fastener or only include a fastener and a locking device.

[0067] Please see Figures 17 to 19 . Figure 17 This is a perspective view of the combination component according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, assembled with the first article and the second article. Figure 18 for Figure 17A schematic diagram of its breakdown. Figure 19 for Figure 18 A cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the solid and flexible parts separated, with the flexible part mounted on the first article and the solid part mounted on the second article.

[0068] In this embodiment, the joining component 10c is used to join the first item 20 to the second item 30. In this embodiment, the first item 20 is, for example, a plate, and the second item 30 is, for example, a fan, but it is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first item and the second item can also be any two items that need to be joined together.

[0069] The coupling assembly 10c includes a flexible body 100c, a fastener 200c, and a locking device 300c. The flexible body 100c is, for example, an integrally molded silicone collar and includes a surrounding portion 110c, a first limiting portion 120c, and a second limiting portion 130c. The surrounding portion 110c has opposing inner wall surfaces 112c and outer wall surfaces 111c. The inner wall surface 112c surrounds a through hole O. The first limiting portion 120c and the second limiting portion 130c protrude from the outer wall surface 111c of the surrounding portion 110c, and a coupling groove S is formed between the first limiting portion 120c and the second limiting portion 130c. The flexible body 100c is positioned in the coupling hole 22 of the first article 20, and the coupling groove S is used to engage with the first article 20, while the second limiting portion 130c is used to clamp between the first article 20 and the second article 30.

[0070] In this embodiment, the length relationship between the first limiting part 120c and the second limiting part 130c protruding from the surrounding part 110c is the same. Figure 1 The length relationship between the first limiting portion 120 and the second limiting portion 130 protruding from the surrounding portion 110 in the embodiment will not be described again. Furthermore, the side of the first limiting portion 120c away from the second limiting portion 130c has a guide slope 121c, making it easier for the first limiting portion 120c to be inserted into the mating hole 22 of the first article 20 by the assembler, and providing the second limiting portion 130c with a better stopping effect and stable support for the second article 30.

[0071] The fastener 200c is, for example, a pin, and includes a shaft portion 210c, a first fastening portion 220c, and a second fastening portion 230c. The shaft portion 210c is used to insert into the opening 32 of the second article 30 and includes a connected coarse-diameter section 211c, a spacer section 212c, and two narrow-diameter sections 213c. The spacer section 212c connects the two narrow-diameter sections 213c, and one of the narrow-diameter sections 213c connects the spacer section 212c and the coarse-diameter section 211c. In this embodiment, the diameters of the coarse-diameter section 211c, the spacer section 212c, the narrow-diameter section 213c, the first fastening portion 220c, and the second fastening portion 230c are related to the dimensional relationship of the diameter of the through hole O. Figure 1The dimensional relationship between the diameters of the coarse diameter section 211, the spacer section 212, the narrow diameter section 213, the first fastening part 220, and the second fastening part 230 and the diameter of the perforation O in the embodiment will not be described again.

[0072] In this embodiment, there are two narrow diameter segments 213c, allowing the solid 200c to be assembled with fans of two different thicknesses, such as 15 mm and 25 mm thick fans, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, there may be only one narrow diameter segment, dedicated to assembly with fans of a single thickness. Furthermore, there may be three or more narrow diameter segments, allowing the solid to be assembled with fans of at least three different thicknesses.

[0073] In this embodiment, the length relationship between the two narrow diameter segments 213c is the same as... Figure 1 The length relationship between the two narrow diameter segments 213 in the embodiment will not be described again.

[0074] The first fastening part 220 is, for example, a barb, and the second fastening part 230c is, for example, a head. The first fastening part 220c and the second fastening part 230c are respectively connected to the narrow diameter section 213c and the large diameter section 211c of the shaft part 210c, which are far away from the large diameter section 211c. The first fastening part 220c abuts against the side of the first limiting part 120c that is far away from the second limiting part 130c, and the second fastening part 230c abuts against the side of the second article 30 that is far away from the first article 20.

[0075] In this embodiment, the diameter of the second fastening part 230c is larger than the diameter of the first fastening part 220c, making the stopping and limiting effect of the second fastening part 230c better than that of the first fastening part 220c, and allowing the first fastening part 220c to be more easily inserted into the through hole O of the flexible body 100. Furthermore, the second fastening part 230c has a screw hole 231c, into which the locking fastener 300c can be screwed, so that the locking fastener 300c and the second fastening part 230c together clamp the mesh structure 40. The mesh structure 40 is, for example, a dustproof net or a safety net.

[0076] In this embodiment, the coupling component 10c includes the flexible body 100c, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the flexible body may also be part of a first article or a second article (such as a fan, a water cooling radiator, etc.). That is, the coupling component may only include a fastener or only include a fastener and a locking device.

[0077] According to the above embodiment of the coupling assembly, by means of the tight fit between the flexible body and the fastener, the first limiting part and the second limiting part of the flexible body and the first fastening part and the second fastening part of the fastener, the assembler can quickly join the first article to the second article or separate the first article from the second article without tools by using the coupling assembly.

Claims

1. A bonding component for bonding a first article to a second article, characterized in that, This combined component includes: A flexible body includes a surrounding portion, a first limiting portion, and a second limiting portion. The surrounding portion has an inner wall surface and an outer wall surface facing away from each other. The inner wall surface surrounds a through hole. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion protrude from the outer wall surface of the surrounding portion, and a mating groove is formed between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion. The flexible body is used to be located in the mating hole of the first article, and the mating groove is used for the first article to be engaged. The second limiting portion is used to be clamped between the first article and the second article. as well as A fastener includes a shaft portion, a first fastening portion, and a second fastening portion. The shaft portion is used to pass through an opening in the second article. The first fastening portion and the second fastening portion are respectively adjacent to opposite ends of the shaft portion, and the diameter of the first fastening portion or the second fastening portion is larger than the diameter of the shaft portion. The shaft portion passes through the opening. The first fastening portion abuts against the side of the first limiting portion away from the second limiting portion. The second fastening portion is used to attach to the second article. The diameter of the shaft is larger than the diameter of the through hole, resulting in a tight fit.

2. The bonding component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shaft portion includes a connected coarse diameter section and at least one narrow diameter section. The diameter of the coarse diameter section is larger than the diameter of the at least one narrow diameter section, and the diameter of the at least one narrow diameter section is larger than the diameter of the through hole. The at least one narrow diameter section is inserted through the through hole and is in a tight fit.

3. The bonding component as described in claim 2, characterized in that, At least one narrow section has a concave-convex structure.

4. The bonding component as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The number of the at least one narrow diameter segment is two, and the shaft portion also includes a spacer segment whose diameter is larger than that of the two narrow diameter segments, and the spacer segment connects the two narrow diameter segments.

5. The bonding component as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The diameter of this interval is equal to the diameter of this major diameter section.

6. The bonding component as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The two narrow sections are of different lengths.

7. The bonding component as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The two narrow diameter segments are at different distances from the second fastening part, and the length of the narrow diameter segment farther away from the second fastening part is greater than the length of the narrow diameter segment closer to the second fastening part.

8. The bonding component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The second fastening part is a head, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the shaft part, and is used to abut against the side of the second article away from the first article.

9. The bonding component as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The diameter of the second fastener is larger than the diameter of the first fastener.

10. The bonding component as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The second fastening part has a concave-convex structure.

11. The bonding component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The second fastening part is a stud, which is used to lock the second article.

12. The bonding component as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The first fastener has an operating groove.

13. The bonding component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the first limiting part protruding from the surrounding part is less than the length of the second limiting part protruding from the surrounding part.

14. The bonding component as claimed in claim 13, characterized in that, The first limiting part has a guide slope on the side away from the second limiting part.

15. The bonding component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The ratio of the diameter of the shaft to the diameter of the perforation ranges from 1.05 to 1.

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16. The bonding component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The ratio of the diameter of the first fastener to the diameter of the perforation ranges from 1.05 to 1.

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17. The bonding component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The shaft portion and the through hole of the flexible body are interference fit.

18. The bonding component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a locking fastener, the second fastening part of the fastener having a screw hole, the locking fastener locking into the screw hole, and the locking fastener and the fastener being used together to clamp the mesh article.

19. A bonding assembly for bonding a first article to a second article, characterized in that, This combined component includes: A fastener includes a shaft portion, a first fastening portion, and a second fastening portion. The shaft portion is used to pass through an opening in the second article. The first fastening portion and the second fastening portion are respectively adjacent to opposite ends of the shaft portion, and the diameter of the first fastening portion or the second fastening portion is larger than the diameter of the shaft portion. The shaft portion is used to pass through the opening in the first article. The first fastening portion abuts against the side of the first limiting portion away from the second limiting portion. The second fastening portion is used to attach to the second article. The diameter of the shaft is larger than the diameter of the through hole, resulting in a tight fit.

20. The bonding component as claimed in claim 19, characterized in that, It also includes a locking fastener, the first fastening part of the fastener having a screw hole, the locking fastener being engaged in the screw hole, and the locking fastener and the fastener being used together to clamp the mesh article.

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