Fixing structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fixing structure, and the structure comprises a first part which is used for forming a limiting space for accommodating a target part between the first part and a plug-in card seat; the first auxiliary structure is arranged on the side, close to the plug-in card seat, of the first component, an installation gap is formed between the first auxiliary structure and a mainboard, and the first auxiliary structure is used for limiting the target component to move in the first direction to be separated from the installation gap; the mounting component is used for fixedly mounting the first component on the main board; wherein the first component can generate elastic deformation, and the first component under non-elastic deformation accommodates the target component in the limiting space through the first auxiliary structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of fixing technology, and in particular to a fixing structure. Background Art

[0002] In the internal structure of electronic devices, the motherboard or other circuit board components need to be configured with functional components, such as solid-state hard drives or other card-shaped functional accessories, which are generally fixed in the card holder through gold finger connection.

[0003] In some embodiments, the functional components are mostly fixed by positioning columns or screws, which requires threaded holes or mounting holes to be opened on the mainboard structure. During the process of loading and unloading the functional components, auxiliary tools are needed to loosen or tighten the positioning columns to achieve the loading and unloading purpose, so that the installation conditions of the pins and screw holes are very limited.

[0004] Therefore, in order to meet current needs, providing a fixed structure to simplify the loading and unloading steps has become a top priority. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a fixing structure, which mainly includes a first component, which is used to form a limiting space for accommodating a target component between the first component and the card insertion seat;

[0006] A first auxiliary structure is arranged on a side of the first component close to the card insertion seat, and a mounting gap is formed between the first auxiliary structure and the mainboard, and is used to limit the displacement of the target component along the first direction out of the mounting gap;

[0007] A mounting component, used for fixing the first component on the mainboard;

[0008] The first component is capable of elastic deformation, and the first component under non-elastic deformation accommodates the target component in the limiting space through the first auxiliary structure.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mounting component is a bottom plate member fixed to the main board by bonding;

[0010] The bottom plate is provided with a first groove, and the limiting space is the entire space or a part of the space in the first groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the mounting component is a mounting base fixed on the mainboard in a plug-in manner; the mounting base has at least one support leg, and the support leg is used to be plugged into a connection port opened on the mainboard.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first component is a limiting side wall made of elastic material, and the limiting side wall is formed on the mounting component.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first auxiliary structure is at least one limiting protrusion fixed on the first component;

[0014] The limiting protrusion is at least one of the following:

[0015] The limiting protrusion is in the shape of a hemisphere, and the arc-shaped structure on the hemisphere is used as the outer end of the limiting protrusion to guide the target component into the installation gap;

[0016] The limiting protrusion is a strip structure, and a slope surface which gradually slopes downward toward the card insertion seat is arranged on the strip structure, so as to guide the target component into the installation gap.

[0017] In some embodiments, the second component is connected to a side of the first component having the first auxiliary structure and is located below the first auxiliary structure;

[0018] When the first component releases the restriction on the target component, the second component applies a lifting force in the first direction and can act the lifting force on the target component.

[0019] In some embodiments, the second component has a first end and a second end, the first end is fixedly connected to the first component, and the second end is formed on a side of the first component close to the card socket, forming an installation gap between the first component and the first auxiliary structure.

[0020] In some embodiments, when the mounting component is provided as a base plate:

[0021] A second groove is provided in the first groove of the bottom plate member. The second groove is matched with the second component and is used to accommodate the second component, so that the groove bottom of the first groove is a flat assembly surface.

[0022] In some embodiments, a second auxiliary structure is further provided on the second component, which is formed in the installation gap, and the second auxiliary structure can be matched with the notch on the side of the target component away from the card insertion socket to locate the assembly position of the target component.

[0023] In some embodiments, the first component, the first auxiliary structure, the second component and the second auxiliary structure are integrally formed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] By reading the detailed description below with reference to the accompanying drawings, the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the exemplary embodiments of the present application will become easy to understand. In the accompanying drawings, several embodiments of the present application are shown in an exemplary and non-limiting manner, and the same or corresponding reference numerals represent the same or corresponding parts, wherein:

[0025] Figure 1 The structural diagram of the first embodiment of the fixing structure in the present application is schematically shown;

[0026] Figure 2 The structural diagram of the second embodiment of the fixing structure in the present application is schematically shown;

[0027] Figure 3 The structural diagram of the mounting base in the second embodiment is schematically shown.

[0028] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0029] 1. Mounting components; 11. Bottom plate; 12. Mounting seat;

[0030] 110, first groove; 111, second groove; 121, support foot;

[0031] 2. first component; 20. first auxiliary structure;

[0032] 3. second component; 30. second auxiliary structure;

[0033] 4. Card slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided in order to enable a more thorough understanding of the present application and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art.

[0035] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should have the common meanings understood by technicians in the field to which this application belongs.

[0036] At present, from the perspective of market development, the application of electronic equipment is becoming more and more extensive. With the vigorous development of the information age, electronic equipment has gradually become an indispensable auxiliary equipment in life and work. In the manufacturing and assembly process of electronic equipment, various target components need to be plugged into the motherboard. The connection method generally uses gold fingers as the connection body, and the other side is limited by screws fixed on the motherboard, so that the connection relationship between the target component and the gold fingers will not be loose, avoiding poor contact.

[0037] The inventor of the present application found that fixing the target component by screws inevitably requires the destruction of the mainboard structure. The threaded holes on the structure are often formed on the mainboard body and fastened with the pins. The installation steps of the solid-state hard disk are complicated, and the installation structure is not stable, which can easily cause the solid-state hard disk to loosen. In addition, a special auxiliary function is required to achieve installation and removal during the installation process. It is also easy to damage the target component and the gold finger structure due to the uncontrollable fastening force. Therefore, it is currently necessary to propose a fixing structure that is easy to load and unload and reduces damage to the mainboard structure to solve the above problems.

[0038] refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a fixing structure is proposed in the embodiment of the present application, which mainly includes a first component 2, which is used to form a limiting space for placing a target component between the first component 2 and the card insertion seat 4; a first auxiliary structure 20, which is arranged on a side of the first component 2 close to the card insertion seat 4, and a mounting gap is formed between the first auxiliary structure 20 and the mainboard, which is used to limit the displacement of the target component along the first direction from leaving the mounting gap; a mounting component 1, which is used to fix the first component 2 on the mainboard;

[0039] Among them, the first component 2 can undergo elastic deformation, and the first component 2 under non-elastic deformation can accommodate the target component in the limited space through the first auxiliary structure 20. Specifically, in the technical solution adopted by this application, a first component 2 that can correspond to the card holder 4 is set on the mainboard, and the second auxiliary structure 30 can be a buckle for realizing the limited target component, which is formed on the side of the first component 2 close to the card holder 4, and forms an installation gap for placing the target component between the first auxiliary structure 20 and the mainboard. When the target component is configured in the installation gap, the first auxiliary structure 20 can limit the target component in the installation gap, and limit the target component from leaving the mainboard along the direction of the mainboard mounting surface. For the convenience of reference, this direction can be defined as the first direction.

[0040] The first component 2 is preferably fixed to the mounting surface of the mainboard through the mounting component 1. In order to avoid opening threaded holes on the mainboard structure, it can be fixed by bonding or using welding ports on the mainboard.

[0041] In some embodiments, the material of the first component 2 can be set to be a material that can undergo elastic deformation to facilitate loading and unloading, while the first auxiliary structure 20 under non-elastic deformation can buckle the target component.

[0042] For further information, see Attachment Figure 1 In some embodiments, the mounting component 1 is a bottom plate member 11 fixed to the mainboard by bonding; a first groove 110 is formed on the bottom plate member 11, and the limiting space is the entire space or a part of the space in the first groove 110.

[0043] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in the present application, the installation component 1 is configured as a bottom plate component 11 fixed to the mainboard by bonding. The bottom plate component 11 is integrally formed with the first component 2, and a first groove 110 is provided between the first component 2 and the card socket 4. The first groove 110 is used to place the target component. Specifically, the first groove 110 is provided with an opening on a side close to the card socket 4, and the opening is made to correspond to the socket of the card socket 4. When the target component is placed in the first groove 110, the connecting part can also be inserted into the socket of the card socket 4.

[0044] For further reference, Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the mounting component 1 is a mounting base 12 fixed on the mainboard in a plug-in manner; the mounting base 12 has at least one leg 121, and the leg 121 is used to be plugged into a connection port opened on the mainboard.

[0045] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted by the present application, a mounting seat 12 is formed on the bottom side of the first component 2, and the mounting seat 12 has a leg 121, which is fixed in the welding port on the mainboard. Since the mounting seat 12 and the first component 2 can both be elastically deformed, when the first component 2 is moved, the force applied by the leg 121 on the mainboard will become flexible due to the selection of the material. In some embodiments, in order to adapt to the welding port on the mainboard and avoid opening screw holes on the mainboard, the size of the leg 121 needs to be reduced, and the number of the leg 121 can be set to two or more, which not only stabilizes the connection structure of the first component 2, but also reduces damage to the mainboard structure.

[0046] For further reference, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the first component 2 is a limiting side wall made of elastic material, and the limiting side wall is formed on the mounting component 1.

[0047] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in the present application, the first component 2 can be set as a limiting side wall located at a position relative to the socket on the card socket 4, and the limiting side wall is formed on the bottom plate 11 or the mounting seat 12. The limiting side wall completes the disassembly of the target component through its own elastic deformation characteristics.

[0048] For further reference, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the first auxiliary structure 20 is at least one limiting protrusion fixed on the first component 2;

[0049] The limiting protrusion is at least one of the following:

[0050] The limiting protrusion is in the shape of a hemisphere, and the arc-shaped structure on the hemisphere is used as the outer end of the limiting protrusion to guide the target component into the installation gap;

[0051] The limiting protrusion is a strip structure, and a slope surface gradually tilted downward toward the card insertion seat 4 is arranged on the strip structure to guide the target component into the installation gap.

[0052] Specifically, the technical solution adopted in this application proposes different implementations of the first auxiliary structure 20:

[0053] In the first embodiment, the first auxiliary structure 20 can be set as a hemispherical limiting protrusion, and the flat side of the hemispherical structure is connected to the side wall of the first component 2, so that the outer end of the arc structure is used as the end of the target component to limit the target component. When assembling or disassembling the target component, the outer end of the arc structure can be used to guide the target component into the installation gap or out of the installation gap to complete the loading and unloading.

[0054] In a second embodiment, the first auxiliary structure 20 can be set as a long strip-shaped limiting protrusion, and a slope surface gradually inclined downward toward the card socket 4 is set on the side away from the installation gap. It can also be understood as gradually inclining in the direction of the installation gap, so that the target component can be guided into the installation gap when the target component is installed. During the installation of the target component, the slope surface can also drive the first component 2 to undergo structural elastic deformation to assist the installation of the target component. When the target component is placed in the installation gap, the first component 2 is structurally reset through its own material properties to limit the target component through the first auxiliary structure 20.

[0055] For further reference, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a second component 3 is further included, which is connected to a side of the first component 2 having the first auxiliary structure 20 and is located below the first auxiliary structure 20;

[0056] When the first component 2 releases the restriction on the target component, the second component 3 applies a lifting force in the first direction and can act on the target component.

[0057] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted by the present application, a second component 3 is further provided on the side wall of the first component 2, and the second component 3 and the first auxiliary structure 20 are on the same side of the first component 2 and are located below the first auxiliary structure 20, so that the installation gap is between the first auxiliary structure 20 and the second component 3. In some embodiments, when the first component 2 is in a state of non-elastic deformation, the second component 3 can be set to be in a parallel state with the installation surface of the mainboard, and when the first component 2 is deformed by an external force, the second component 3 can break the parallel state with the installation surface of the mainboard by virtue of the deformation, that is, when the first component 2 is moved to contact the first auxiliary structure 20 to limit the target component, the second component 3 can be tilted in the direction of the installation gap to push the target component out of the installation gap.

[0058] For further reference, Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the second component 3 has a first end and a second end, the first end is fixedly connected to the first component 2, and the second end is molded on a side of the first component 2 close to the card socket 4, and forms an installation gap between the first component 2 and the first auxiliary structure 20.

[0059] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in the present application, the second component 3 can be set as a fan-shaped structure, so that a first end and a second end are formed on the second component 3. The first end is molded on the side wall of the first component 2 and serves as a connecting end, and the second end is a gradually expanding end on the fan-shaped structure, which serves as a lifting end to increase the contact area with the target component so that the force applied to the target component during the lifting process is more uniform, thereby being able to smoothly lift the target component out of the installation gap.

[0060] For further information, see Attachment Figure 1 In some embodiments, when the mounting component 1 is configured as a bottom plate 11:

[0061] A second groove 111 is provided in the first groove 110 of the bottom plate 11 . The second groove 111 is matched with the second component 3 to accommodate the second component 3 , so that the bottom of the first groove 110 is a flat assembly surface.

[0062] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in the present application, when the mounting component 1 is a whole bottom plate component 11, it is not convenient to set the second component 3. The reason is that when the target component is placed in the first groove 110, it is necessary to connect with the gold finger in the card holder 4 through the leveled mounting position. Therefore, setting the second component 3 in the first groove 110 will affect the levelness of the mounting position. In order to solve this problem, a second groove 111 for accommodating the second component 3 is opened at the bottom of the first groove 110 to avoid affecting the levelness of the mounting position formed by the first groove 110.

[0063] For further reference, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a second auxiliary structure 30 is further provided on the second component 3, which is formed in the installation gap, and the second auxiliary structure 30 can adapt to the notch on the side of the target component away from the card socket 4 to locate the assembly position of the target component.

[0064] Specifically, the technical solution adopted in this application proposes at least two implementation methods of the second component 3:

[0065] In the first embodiment, a second auxiliary structure 30 is provided above the second component 3, and the second auxiliary structure 30 is formed in the installation gap. The second component 3 is fixedly connected to the first component 2 through the second auxiliary structure 30, and the second auxiliary structure 30 is adapted to the notch of the target component, so that when the target component is configured in the installation gap, the second auxiliary structure 30 can be embedded in the notch of the target component, thereby avoiding the target component from shaking in the installation gap, and can effectively protect the gold finger structure from structural damage caused by the shaking of the target component.

[0066] The second embodiment of the second component 3 is the same as the other structures of the first embodiment mentioned above, so it will not be described in detail. The second auxiliary structure 30 and the second component 3 are both formed on the side wall of the first component 2, so that the connection structure between the second component 3 and the first component 2 is reinforced by the second auxiliary component.

[0067] In some embodiments, since the target structure is a card-type functional part, generally an M.2 card and other types of solid-state hard drives, the notches of which are mostly semicircular, the second auxiliary structure 30 can be set to a hemispherical structure, which can form the flat side surfaces of the second auxiliary structure 30 on the side walls of the first component 2 and the upper surface of the second component 3.

[0068] For further information, see Attachment Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the first component 2, the first auxiliary structure 20, the second component 3 and the second auxiliary structure 30 are integrally formed.

[0069] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in the present application, the bottom plate member 11 or the mounting seat 12 can be made of a plastic material that can undergo elastic deformation, and the first component 2, the first auxiliary structure 20, the second component 3 and the second auxiliary structure 30 can be integrally formed with the bottom plate member 11 or the mounting seat 12 through a plastic process, thereby effectively improving the structural strength of the fixed structure.

[0070] It should be noted that in the description of this specification, the terms "upper", "lower", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application; the terms "connect", "install", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, for example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0071] In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0072] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fixing structure, characterized in that: include: A first component, used to form a limiting space for accommodating a target component between the first component and the card insertion seat; A first auxiliary structure is arranged on a side of the first component close to the card insertion seat, and a mounting gap is formed between the first auxiliary structure and the mainboard, and is used to limit the displacement of the target component along the first direction from leaving the mounting gap; A mounting component, used for fixing the first component on the mainboard; The first component is capable of elastic deformation, and the first component under non-elastic deformation accommodates the target component in the limiting space through the first auxiliary structure.

2. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting component is a bottom plate fixed to the main board by bonding; The bottom plate is provided with a first groove, and the limiting space is the entire space or a part of the space in the first groove.

3. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting component is a mounting seat fixed on the mainboard in a plug-in manner; The mounting seat has at least one support leg, and the support leg is used to be plugged into a connection port opened on the mainboard.

4. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first component is a limiting side wall made of elastic material, and the limiting side wall is formed on the installation component.

5. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first auxiliary structure is at least one limiting protrusion fixed on the first component; The limiting protrusion is at least one of the following: The limiting protrusion is in the shape of a hemisphere, and the arc-shaped structure on the hemisphere serves as the outer end of the limiting protrusion, so as to guide the target component into the installation gap; The limiting protrusion is a strip structure, and a slope surface gradually tilted downward toward the card insertion seat is arranged on the strip structure to guide the target component into the installation gap.

6. The fixing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A second component connected to a side of the first component having the first auxiliary structure and located below the first auxiliary structure; When the first component releases the restriction on the target component, the second component applies a lifting force in the first direction and can act the lifting force on the target component.

7. The fixing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second component has a first end and a second end, the first end is fixedly connected to the first component, the second end is formed on a side of the first component close to the card socket, and the installation gap is formed between the first component and the first auxiliary structure.

8. The fixing structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the mounting component is configured as a bottom plate: A second groove is provided in the first groove of the bottom plate member, and the second groove is matched with the second component and is used to accommodate the second component, so that the groove bottom of the first groove is a flat assembly surface.

9. The fixing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second component is also provided with a second auxiliary structure, which is formed in the installation gap, and the second auxiliary structure can be matched with the notch of the target component away from the card insertion seat to locate the assembly position of the target component.

10. The fixing structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first component, the first auxiliary structure, the second component and the second auxiliary structure are integrally formed.

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