Watchband connector and watch

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of watches, and discloses a watchband connector and a watch, the watchband connector comprises a connector main body, a sliding assembly, an ejector pin assembly and a press key, the connector main body is respectively provided with a first through hole, a second through hole and a key hole; the sliding assembly comprises a first sliding part, a second sliding part and an elastic part, the first sliding part and the second sliding part are arranged in a spaced mode in the first direction, and the elastic part is connected with the first sliding part and the second sliding part; the ejector pin assembly comprises a first ejector pin and a second ejector pin. One end of the first thimble is connected with the first sliding piece, and the other end passes through the first through hole; one end of the second ejector pin is connected with the second sliding piece, and the other end penetrates through the second through hole; the pressing key is arranged in the key hole and used for driving the first sliding piece and the second sliding piece to be close to each other. The watchband connector aims at solving the technical problems that a watchband is difficult to install and the wearing and using experience is poor due to the fact that an ejector pin of the watchband connector is small in structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of watches, in particular to a watch strap connector and a watch. Background Art

[0002] The strap connector is used to connect the strap and the watch case. It is an important component of the watch. It can fix the strap, adjust the strap length, replace the strap, and adjust the wearing method.

[0003] At present, all watch strap connectors are built-in ejector pins with built-in springs, which are installed by a small connecting rod to push the compression spring. Due to the small ejector pin structure, it is difficult to install the watch strap, resulting in a poor wearing experience for users. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a watch strap connector and a watch, so as to solve the technical problem that the watch strap connector has a small ejector pin structure, which makes it difficult to install the watch strap and causes a poor wearing experience for users.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides a watch strap connector, which includes:

[0006] A connector body having an accommodating space, wherein the connector body is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole at two opposite ends along a first direction, and a key hole along a second direction;

[0007] A sliding assembly is disposed in the accommodating space, the sliding assembly comprises a first sliding member, a second sliding member and an elastic member, the first sliding member and the second sliding member are spaced apart along the first direction, and the elastic member connects the first sliding member and the second sliding member respectively;

[0008] The ejector assembly comprises a first ejector and a second ejector; one end of the first ejector is connected to the first sliding member, and the other end thereof passes through the first through hole; one end of the second ejector is connected to the second sliding member, and the other end thereof passes through the second through hole;

[0009] A pressing key is arranged in the key hole, and the pressing key is used to drive the first sliding member and the second sliding member to approach each other.

[0010] In the watch band connector of the present application, the first sliding member and the second sliding member are respectively provided with an inclined surface, and the inclined surface of the first sliding member and the inclined surface of the second sliding member are inclined toward the center side of the button hole along the second direction;

[0011] The pressing key abuts against the inclined surface of the first sliding member and the inclined surface of the second sliding member respectively, so that the first sliding member and the second sliding member can approach each other.

[0012] In the watch band connector of the present application, the push key includes a key body, a first abutment portion and a second abutment portion, the first abutment portion and the second abutment portion are respectively connected to the two ends of the key body, the first abutment portion abuts against the inclined surface of the first sliding member, and the second abutment portion abuts against the inclined surface of the second sliding member.

[0013] In the watch band connector of the present application, the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion extend obliquely toward both sides of the button body in the second direction.

[0014] In the watch band connector of the present application, a first mounting hole is provided at one end of the first sliding member facing the second sliding member, a second mounting hole is provided at one end of the second sliding member facing the first sliding member, and both ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0015] In the watch band connector of the present application, the sliding assembly further includes a limiting member, which is disposed between the first sliding member and the second sliding member and is used to limit the elastic member.

[0016] In the watch band connector of the present application, the connector body includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell is connected to the second shell to form the accommodating space, the button hole is arranged in the first shell, and the first through hole and the second through hole are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the second shell.

[0017] In the watch band connector of the present application, a buckle is provided on the outer wall of the first shell, and a slot is provided on the inner wall of the second shell. The buckle is embedded in the slot to connect the first shell to the second shell.

[0018] In the watch band connector of the present application, the first shell and the second shell are both made of metal, and the first shell and the second shell are connected by screws.

[0019] In a second aspect, the utility model provides a watch, comprising a dial, a watch strap and the watch strap connector, wherein the dial and the watch strap are connected via the watch strap connector.

[0020] The utility model provides a watch strap connector, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The watch band connector of the utility model comprises a connector body, a sliding component, an ejector component and a pressing key, wherein a first ejector is inserted into a first through hole, a second ejector is inserted into a second through hole, and the first ejector and the second ejector can be inserted into or extended from the corresponding through hole respectively. When the user presses the pressing key inside the connector body, the pressing key drives the first sliding member and the second sliding member to approach each other in the first direction, the first sliding member shrinks the first ejector toward the inside of the connector body, and the second sliding member shrinks the second ejector toward the inside of the connector body, thereby realizing the shrinkage of the two ejectors, at which time the first sliding member and the second sliding member mutually squeeze the elastic member in the middle, so that the elastic member generates elastic potential energy. Then the watch band connector is docked to the mounting hole position of the dial, and the pressing key is released again. Under the action of the elastic potential energy of the elastic member, the first sliding member slides outward with the first ejector, and the second sliding member slides outward with the second ejector, thereby realizing the outward extension of the two ejectors, and the first ejector and the second ejector are respectively embedded in the mounting hole position of the dial, thereby realizing the rapid installation of the watch band connector to the dial. The watch strap connector of the utility model adopts a push-type installation design, which has a simple structure and is quick and convenient to install or disassemble. The integrated design can better connect with the watch strap, thereby improving the wearing experience of a watch or smart wearable device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the front structure of a watch band connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the back structure of a watch band connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the watch band connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first housing provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second housing provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7A schematic structural diagram of a watch band connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model without a connector body;

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective.

[0031] The following are marked in the figure:

[0032] 10. Connector body; 11. First through hole; 12. Second through hole; 13. Key hole; 14. Buckle; 15. Slot; 20. Sliding assembly; 21. First sliding member; 21. First mounting hole; 22. Second sliding member; 221. Second mounting hole; 23. Limiting member; 24. Elastic member; 30. Ejector assembly; 31. First ejector; 32. Second ejector; 40. Push button; 41. First abutting portion; 42. Second abutting portion; 43. Key body; 101. First shell; 102. Second shell; X, first direction; Y, second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "inside", "outside", etc. used in the present invention to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices and elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used in the present invention to describe various information, but these information should not be limited to these terms, and these terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, "first" information may also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information may also be referred to as "first" information.

[0036] In the manufacture and assembly of watch accessories or watch straps, watches usually include a dial, a strap, and a strap connector. Strap connectors are divided into two types: head and middle. The head is one end of the strap connector, located at the top of the watch dial, and is used to connect the strap to the strap. The design of the head can vary depending on the brand, model, and style of the watch to ensure a secure connection and good fit between the strap and the watch case. The middle is the other end of the strap connector, which is used to connect the other side of the strap and is usually located at the other end of the strap, corresponding to the head.

[0037] In the related art, the strap connector is a built-in ejector pin connector with a built-in spring, which is installed by a small connecting rod to move the compression spring. The ejector pin is small in size, difficult to produce and assemble, and has a high cost. It is also very inconvenient to install on the watch, and the pin bar design is not beautiful. It is difficult to build a lifting and retracting rod into a strap made of soft materials such as nylon and leather, and it is easy to fall off.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the embodiment of the utility model provides a watch band connector, which includes a connector body 10, a sliding assembly 20, a pin assembly 30 and a push button 40. The connector body 10 has an accommodating space. The connector body 10 is provided with a first through hole 11 and a second through hole 12 at opposite ends along a first direction X, and the connector body 10 is provided with a button hole 13 along a second direction Y. The sliding assembly 20 is arranged in the accommodating space. The sliding assembly 20 includes a first sliding member 21, a second sliding member 22 and an elastic member 24. The first sliding member 2 1 and the second sliding member 22 are arranged at intervals along the first direction X, and the elastic member 24 is respectively connected to the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22; the ejector assembly 30 includes a first ejector 31 and a second ejector 32; one end of the first ejector 31 is connected to the first sliding member 21, and the other end thereof passes through the first through hole 11; one end of the second ejector 32 is connected to the second sliding member 22, and the other end thereof passes through the second through hole 12; a pressing key 40 is arranged in the key hole 13, and the pressing key 40 is used to drive the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 to approach each other.

[0039] Based on the above technical solution, the first ejector pin 31 is inserted into the first through hole 11, and the second ejector pin 32 is inserted into the second through hole 12. The first ejector pin 31 and the second ejector pin 32 can be inserted into or extended from the corresponding through hole. When the user presses the push button 40 toward the inside of the connector body 10, the push button 40 drives the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 to approach each other in the first direction X (i.e., the vertical direction), and the first sliding member 21 shrinks the first ejector pin 31 toward the inside of the connector body 10, and the second sliding member 22 shrinks the second ejector pin 32 toward the inside of the connector body 10, thereby realizing the shrinkage of the two ejectors. At this time, the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 mutually squeeze the elastic member 24 (such as a spring) in the middle, so that the elastic member 24 generates elastic potential energy. Then, the strap connector is docked to the mounting hole position of the dial, and the push button 40 is released. Under the elastic potential energy of the elastic member 24, the first sliding member 21 slides outward with the first ejector pin 31, and the second sliding member 22 slides outward with the second ejector pin 32, thereby realizing the outward extension of the two ejectors, and the first ejector pin 31 and the second ejector pin 32 are respectively embedded in the mounting hole position of the dial, so that the strap connector can be quickly installed on the dial. The strap connector of the utility model adopts a push-type installation design, which has a simple structure, is quick and convenient to install or disassemble, and the integrated design can better connect with the strap, improving the wearing experience of the watch or smart wearable device.

[0040] As an implementation method, Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 are respectively provided with inclined surfaces, and the inclined surfaces of the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 are inclined toward the center side of the key hole 13 along the second direction Y; the press key 40 abuts against the inclined surfaces of the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 respectively, so that the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 can be close to each other.

[0041] Specifically, the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 are used as the power structure of the two ejector pins, and the pushing mode is achieved through the inclined surface of the sliding member. Figure 7 As shown, the upper end of the first sliding member 21 forms an inclined surface, and the lower end of the second sliding member 22 forms an inclined surface. When the user presses the push button 40 toward the inside of the connector body 10, the push button 40 can abut against the inclined surface of the sliding member when pressed, and the external force applied by the push button 40 in the horizontal direction is converted into an external force applied in the vertical direction, thereby realizing the relative movement of the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 in the vertical direction.

[0042] As an implementation method, Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the push key 40 includes a key body 43, a first abutment portion 41 and a second abutment portion 42. The first abutment portion 41 and the second abutment portion 42 are respectively connected to the two ends of the key body 43. The first abutment portion 41 abuts against the inclined surface of the first sliding member 21, and the second abutment portion 42 abuts against the inclined surface of the second sliding member 22.

[0043] Specifically, the key body 43 is the main part of the push key 40, and the key body 43 is installed in the key hole 13, and can be pressed in the key hole 13 to move, and the first abutting portion 41 and the second abutting portion 42 are convex structures at the upper and lower ends of the key body 43. When in use, the position of the key body 43 is manually pressed, and external force is indirectly applied to the first abutting portion 41 and the second abutting portion 42, and the first abutting portion 41 abuts against the inclined surface of the first sliding member 21, and the second abutting portion 42 abuts against the inclined surface of the second sliding member 22, thereby triggering the two sliding members to move closer to each other in the vertical direction.

[0044] As an implementation method, Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the button body 43, the first abutting portion 41 and the second abutting portion 42 are an integrally formed structure.

[0045] Specifically, the integral molding of the push button 40 can improve the overall structural strength and stability. The button body 43 and the two abutting parts are manufactured as a whole, and there is no seam or connection point between them, which reduces the risk of material fatigue and fracture, and can ensure that the push button 40 is not easily damaged or deformed during long-term use.

[0046] As an implementation method, Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first abutting portion 41 and the second abutting portion 42 extend obliquely in the second direction Y toward the two sides of the key body 43 .

[0047] Specifically, the first abutting portion 41 and the second abutting portion 42 also have inclined surfaces, and the inclined surface of the first abutting portion 41 matches the inclined surface of the first sliding member 21, and the inclined surface of the second abutting portion 42 matches the inclined surface of the second sliding member 22. When the first abutting portion 41 and the second abutting portion 42 are in contact with the corresponding sliding member, the fit between the inclined surfaces can reduce the friction between the surfaces, and when the push button 40 is pressed, the first abutting portion 41 and the second abutting portion 42 slide along the inclined surface of the corresponding sliding member without any jamming or resistance, thereby providing a more comfortable and smoother wearing experience for the user.

[0048] As an implementation method, Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, a first mounting hole 211 is provided at one end of the first sliding member 21 facing the second sliding member 22, a second mounting hole 221 is provided at one end of the second sliding member 22 facing the first sliding member 21, and two ends of the elastic member 24 are respectively connected to the first mounting hole 211 and the second mounting hole 221.

[0049] Specifically, the elastic member 24 may be a spring. The first mounting hole 211 and the second mounting hole 221 are used to position and fix the spring so that the spring can be accurately mounted on the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22. By fixing the spring in the mounting hole, when an external force is applied to cause the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 to move relative to each other, the spring will be compressed or stretched to store elastic energy. Once the external force disappears, the spring will release energy, push the two sliding members back to their initial positions, and the two ejector pins will shrink inward or extend outward.

[0050] As an implementation method, Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the sliding assembly 20 further includes a limiting member 23 , which is disposed between the first sliding member 21 and the second sliding member 22 and is used to limit the elastic member 24 .

[0051] Specifically, this embodiment uses the limit member 23 to limit the elastic member 24 to prevent the elastic member 24 from generating horizontal displacement during the extension and retraction process, thereby causing poor compression effect. The limit member 23 can also indirectly prevent the two sliding members from excessive vibration or swinging during the movement, ensuring that their movement trajectory is smooth and controllable, thereby improving the wearing experience of the strap connector.

[0052] As an implementation method, Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the connector body 10 includes a first shell 101 and a second shell 102, the first shell 101 is connected to the second shell 102 to form an accommodating space, the button hole 13 is arranged in the first shell 101, and the first through hole 11 and the second through hole 12 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the second shell 102.

[0053] Specifically, the connector body 10 is a detachable connection structure, the second housing 102 is provided with an opening, and the first housing 101 is embedded in the opening of the second housing 102 to form an accommodating space for placing the sliding assembly 20 and the ejector assembly 30, providing mechanical support and fixation for the internal components. The first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are detachably connected, which is convenient for disassembly, maintenance and replacement of parts.

[0054] As an implementation method, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a buckle 14 is disposed on the outer wall of the first shell 101 , and a slot 15 is disposed on the inner wall of the second shell 102 . The buckle 14 is embedded in the slot 15 , so that the first shell 101 is connected to the second shell 102 .

[0055] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first shell 101 is embedded in the opening of the second shell 102, and the buckle 14 of the first shell 101 is embedded in the corresponding slot 15 of the second shell 102, so that the first shell 101 and the second shell 102 are connected by the fixed buckle.

[0056] As an implementation manner, the first shell 101 and the second shell 102 are both made of metal, and the first shell 101 and the second shell 102 are connected by screws.

[0057] Specifically, the strap connector is made of metal parts. The metal strap connector is stronger and more durable than plastic or other materials, which can improve the overall stability and durability of the watch. Metal parts can better withstand the pressure and impact of daily use and are not easily damaged, thereby extending the service life of the strap connector and the watch. It is understandable that the metal strap connector has a higher appearance texture and sophistication, which can enhance the overall aesthetics of the watch. The metal material can better match the watch case, forming a unified design style, and enhancing the quality and visual appeal of the watch.

[0058] Since metal parts lack elasticity, it is not convenient to realize the detachable connection between the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 by snapping. Based on this, this embodiment uses screws to fix the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, which can provide a more reliable connection compared to the snapping method.

[0059] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the utility model provides a watch, including a dial, a strap and a strap connector, wherein the dial and the strap are connected via the strap connector.

[0060] Specifically, the dial is the main display part of the watch, usually located on the front of the watch. It is used to display the time, and usually includes an hour hand, a minute hand, a second hand, and scale marks such as hour scales and minute scales. The dial is covered with a case, which is the outer shell of the watch, used to protect the internal movement and parts from damage. It is usually made of metal (such as stainless steel, titanium alloy, etc.) or other materials, and has different shapes, sizes and design styles. The strap is the part of the watch that is fixed to the wrist, usually made of leather, metal, rubber and other materials. The strap connector is a component that connects the strap and the case, as described in the embodiments of the present application, and the specific structure of the strap connector is not elaborated here one by one.

[0061] In this embodiment, a special version and a universal version can be customized according to the dial size of a specific watch. The special version is a curved interface that fits the dial seamlessly according to the curvature of the watch dial, and the universal version is suitable for all watches with 20mm-22mm lugs. Regardless of the special version or the universal version, the dial and the strap can be connected through the strap connector of this embodiment.

[0062] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in the present utility model specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, including these combinations. It should be noted that, in this article, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or system including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or system. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "including a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or system including the element.

[0063] The serial numbers of the embodiments of the utility model are only for description and do not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments. The above description is only a specific embodiment of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, and these modifications or replacements should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model shall be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A watch strap connector, characterized in that: include: A connector body having an accommodating space, wherein the connector body is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole at two opposite ends along a first direction, and a key hole along a second direction; A sliding assembly is disposed in the accommodating space, the sliding assembly comprises a first sliding member, a second sliding member and an elastic member, the first sliding member and the second sliding member are spaced apart along the first direction, and the elastic member connects the first sliding member and the second sliding member respectively; The ejector assembly comprises a first ejector and a second ejector; one end of the first ejector is connected to the first sliding member, and the other end thereof passes through the first through hole; one end of the second ejector is connected to the second sliding member, and the other end thereof passes through the second through hole; A pressing key is arranged in the key hole, and the pressing key is used to drive the first sliding member and the second sliding member to approach each other.

2. The watch band connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding member and the second sliding member are respectively provided with inclined surfaces, and the inclined surfaces of the first sliding member and the second sliding member are inclined toward the center side of the key hole along the second direction; The pressing key abuts against the inclined surface of the first sliding member and the inclined surface of the second sliding member respectively, so that the first sliding member and the second sliding member can approach each other.

3. The watch band connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The push key includes a key body, a first abutment portion and a second abutment portion, wherein the first abutment portion and the second abutment portion are respectively connected to two ends of the key body, the first abutment portion abuts against the inclined surface of the first sliding member, and the second abutment portion abuts against the inclined surface of the second sliding member.

4. The watch band connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first abutting portion and the second abutting portion extend obliquely toward two side directions of the key body in the second direction.

5. The watch band connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding member has one end facing the second sliding member with a first mounting hole, the second sliding member has one end facing the first sliding member with a second mounting hole, and both ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

6. The watch band connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding assembly further includes a limiting member, which is disposed between the first sliding member and the second sliding member and is used to limit the elastic member.

7. The watch band connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector body includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell is connected to the second shell to form the accommodating space, the button hole is arranged in the first shell, and the first through hole and the second through hole are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the second shell.

8. The watch band connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer wall of the first shell is provided with a buckle, the inner wall of the second shell is provided with a slot, and the buckle is embedded in the slot, so that the first shell is connected to the second shell.

9. The watch band connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first shell and the second shell are both made of metal, and the first shell and the second shell are connected by screws.

10. A watch, characterized in that: It comprises a watch dial, a watch strap and a watch strap connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the watch dial and the watch strap are connected via the watch strap connector.

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