Connecting assembly, container with connecting assembly and rigid platform with connecting assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a connecting assembly which is used for connecting a first module and a second module and comprises a lock catch structure which is arranged on the adjacent first module and second module, the lock catch structure enables the first module and the second module to be connected when in a locking state, and the lock catch structure allows the first module and the second module to be separated when in an unlocking state, the lock catch structure can be automatically kept in a locked state; the retaining structure is arranged on the second module and can move along with the lock catch structure, and the retaining structure can keep the lock catch structure in an unlocked state; when the two modules are separated, the lock catch structure can be kept in an unlocked state; when the two modules are connected, the lock catch structure can be kept in an unlocked state. Therefore, the first module and the second module can be separated without applying a holding acting force to the lock catch structure, the operation is simple, and time and labor are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of connection technology, and in particular to a connection component and a container and a rigid platform having the connection component. Background Art

[0002] Most existing containers are modular structures, including multiple modules stacked and connected together, and multiple modules can store different types of items. Two adjacent modules are connected in the form of a locking piece and a locking groove. When locked, the locking piece is located in the locking groove. When unlocked, pressure needs to be applied to the locking piece so that the locking piece extends out of the locking groove. However, during the unlocking process of the container, it is necessary to keep applying pressure to the locking piece to separate the two adjacent containers, which is cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, and the disassembly efficiency is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides a connection assembly and a container and a rigid platform having the connection assembly, which are easy to operate and save time and effort.

[0004] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] The present application provides a connection component for connecting a first module and a second module, including:

[0006] a locking structure, arranged on the adjacent first module and the second module, wherein the locking structure connects the first module with the second module when in a locked state, and allows the first module to be separated from the second module when in an unlocked state, and the locking structure can automatically remain in the locked state;

[0007] A holding structure, which is arranged on the second module and can move with the locking structure, and the holding structure can keep the locking structure in an unlocked state;

[0008] When the two modules are separated, the locking structure can be kept in an unlocked state; when the two modules are connected, the locking structure can be kept in an unlocked state.

[0009] Optionally, the retaining structure comprises:

[0010] A stopper, which is arranged on the locking structure and can move with the locking structure;

[0011] A blocking portion, arranged on the second module;

[0012] When the stop portion is engaged with the blocking portion, the lock structure is kept in an unlocked state.

[0013] Optionally, the retaining structure further includes:

[0014] The third elastic member is arranged between the stopping portion / blocking portion and the second module.

[0015] Optionally, the retaining structure further includes:

[0016] A trigger assembly, disposed on the locking structure and movable with the locking structure;

[0017] When the locking structure is in the unlocked state and the two modules are close to each other, the first module presses the trigger assembly so that the trigger assembly drives the locking structure to move, and the locking structure switches from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0018] Optionally, the trigger component includes:

[0019] A first hinge and a second hinge, wherein the first end of the first hinge is hinged to the first end of the second hinge, the second end of the first hinge is hinged to the second module, and the second end of the second hinge is hinged to the locking structure; the height of the first end of the first hinge is always lower than the line connecting the second end of the first hinge and the second end of the second hinge.

[0020] Optionally, the retaining structure further includes:

[0021] an abutment member, arranged on the first module;

[0022] A second elastic member, located between the abutting member and the first module;

[0023] When the locking structure is in an unlocked state and the two modules are close to each other, the abutment member stretches under the action of the second elastic member, and the locking structure switches from the unlocked state to the locked state; when the locking structure is in an unlocked state and the two modules are separated, the abutment member is compressed under the action of the trigger assembly, and the locking structure remains in the unlocked state.

[0024] Optionally, one end of the abutment member is rotatably connected to the first module, and the other end can rotate around it;

[0025] When the other end of the abutting member rotates toward a direction away from the first module, the second elastic member extends; when the other end of the abutting member rotates toward a direction close to the first module, the second elastic member is compressed.

[0026] Optionally, the locking structure is a rotating locking structure / sliding locking structure, and the locking structure drives the stopper to rotate / slide.

[0027] The present application provides a container, wherein the container is connected to another container via a connecting assembly as described in any one of the above items.

[0028] The present application provides a rigid platform, wherein the rigid platform is connected to another container and the rigid platform via a connecting assembly as described in any one of the above items.

[0029] The connection assembly provided in the present application and the container and rigid platform having the connection assembly can separate the first module from the second module without applying a retaining force to the locking structure, which is simple to operate and saves time and effort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying any creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 An assembly diagram of a connection assembly is shown for some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 2 A bottom surface structural diagram of a first module shown in some embodiments;

[0033] Figure 3 A top surface structural diagram of a second module shown in some embodiments;

[0034] Figure 4 A perspective view of a partial structure of a connecting assembly shown in a first embodiment;

[0035] Figure 5 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of a connection assembly shown in a first embodiment;

[0036] Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view showing the locking structure of the first embodiment in an unlocked state with two modules close to each other;

[0037] Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional view showing the locking structure of the first embodiment in a locked state with two modules connected;

[0038] Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional view of the first embodiment showing the locking structure in an unlocked state with two modules connected;

[0039] Fig. 9 Another partial cross-sectional view showing the locking structure of the first embodiment in a locked state with two modules connected;

[0040] Fig.10 A perspective view of a partial structure of a connecting assembly shown in a second embodiment;

[0041] Fig.11 A cross-sectional view of a partial structure of a connecting assembly shown in a second embodiment;

[0042] Fig.12 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of a connecting assembly shown in a second embodiment;

[0043] Fig.13 A partial cross-sectional view showing the locking structure of the second embodiment in an unlocked state with two modules close to each other;

[0044] Fig.14 A partial cross-sectional view showing the locking structure of the second embodiment in a locked state with two modules connected;

[0045] Fig.15 A partial cross-sectional view of the second embodiment showing the locking structure in an unlocked state with two modules connected;

[0046] Fig.16 Another partial cross-sectional view showing the locking structure of the second embodiment in a locked state with two modules connected;

[0047] Fig.17 The schematic diagram of the structure of the abutment member shown in the first and second embodiments;

[0048] Fig.18 This is a schematic structural diagram of an abutment member according to a third embodiment;

[0049] Fig.19 A partial cross-sectional view showing a third embodiment in which the locking structure is in a locked state and two modules are connected;

[0050] Fig. 20 This is a partial cross-sectional view showing the locking structure of the fourth embodiment in a locked state with two modules connected.

[0051] In the figure:

[0052] 1. Locking structure; 11. Locking member; 12. Locking groove; 13. First elastic member; 14. Second rotating shaft;

[0053] 2. Holding structure; 201. First hinge; 202. Second hinge; 203. Abutment; 204. Second elastic member; 205. Mounting seat; 208. Stopper; 209. Blocker; 210. Third elastic member; 2011. Trigger; 2021. First hinge axis; 2022. Second hinge axis; 2023. Third hinge axis; 2031. First rotating axis; 2032. First abutment surface; 2033. Second abutment surface;

[0054] 6. Base;

[0055] 100, first module; 200, second module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0057] like Figure 1-Figure 20 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a connection assembly for connecting a first module 100 and a second module 200, which includes a locking structure 1 and a retaining structure 2. The first module 100 and the second module 200 are adjacent, for example, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are stacked up and down, or the first module 100 and the second module 200 are abutted left and right. The connection assembly can be applied to containers, such as tool boxes, tool boxes, storage boxes, storage baskets, drawer boxes, roller boxes, tool bags and other containers, and the connection assembly can also be applied to a rigid platform, such as a flatbed truck, an external board, an adapter board, a workbench, a drawing board and other rigid platforms. The connecting component is mainly used for interlocking between two modules; the first module 100 can be a container, the second module 200 can also be a container, and the connecting component enables the containers to be interlocked; the first module 100 / the second module 200 can be a container, the second module 200 / the first module 100 can be a rigid platform, and the connecting component enables the container to be interlocked with the rigid platform; the first module 100 can be a rigid platform, the second module 200 can also be a rigid platform, and the connecting component enables the rigid platforms to be interlocked with each other.

[0058] This solution is described by taking the first module 100 and the second module 200 stacked up and down as an example.

[0059] The locking structure 1 is arranged on the adjacent first module 100 and the second module 200, for example, the locking structure 1 is arranged on the contacting surface of the first module 100 and the second module 200, or at the position where the side parts of the first module 100 and the second module 200 are close to each other. The locking structure 1 has a locked state and an unlocked state. The locking structure 1 can switch between the locked state and the unlocked state through its own action. When the locking structure 1 is in the locked state, the adjacent first module 100 and the second module 200 can be connected together to prevent the first module 100 and the second module 200 from being separated. When the locking structure 1 is in the unlocked state, the connection between the adjacent first module 100 and the second module 200 can be cancelled to allow the first module 100 and the second module 200 to be separated. Moreover, the locking structure 1 can automatically remain in the locked state. When the locking structure 1 is not subjected to force, the locking structure 1 can automatically move in the locking direction to switch the locking structure 1 from the unlocked state to the locked state, thereby realizing the automatic locking of the first module 100 and the second module 200 by the locking structure 1.

[0060] The holding structure 2 is arranged on the second module 200 and can move with the locking structure 1. The holding structure 2 can keep the locking structure 1 in an unlocked state. When the two modules are separated, the locking structure 1 can be kept in an unlocked state; when the two modules are connected, the locking structure 1 can also be kept in an unlocked state. In this way, the first module 100 and the second module 200 can be separated and connected without applying additional holding force to the locking structure 1, which is simple to operate and saves time and effort.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment, the lock structure 1 includes a locking member 11 and a locking groove 12. The locking groove 12 is arranged on the first module 100, and the locking member 11 is arranged on the second module 200. For example, when the first module 100 and the second module 200 are docked, the locking member 11 and the locking groove 12 are both located at the side of the first module 100 and the second module 200 to facilitate locking and unlocking. Moreover, the locking member 11 can move relative to the second module 200 (the movement can be set to rotate or slide, that is, the locking member 11 is rotationally connected or slidably connected to the second module 200) so that the locking member 11 can extend into and extend out of the locking groove 12. When the lock structure 1 is in a locked state, the locking member 11 extends into the locking groove 12. When the lock structure 1 is in an unlocked state, the locking member 11 extends out of the locking groove 12. The lock structure 1 is switched between the unlocked state and the locked state by extending the locking member 11 into and out of the locking groove 12. Specifically, a plurality of connection components may be provided on the first module 100 and the second module 200, and the plurality of connection components are located at least at two opposite side positions on the docked first module 100 and the second module 200, so as to realize the connection between the first module 100 and the second module 200 in different directions.

[0062] Moreover, the lock structure 1 further includes a first elastic member 13, which is connected between the locking member 11 and the second module 200 and can drive the locking member 11 to move relative to the second module 200, so that the locking member 11 moves to interfere with the locking groove 12 (i.e., the locking member 11 extends into the locking groove 12), thereby automatically keeping the lock structure 1 in the locked state. When the first module 100 is connected to the second module 200 and the lock structure 1 is in the locked state, the first module 100 presses the locking member 11 to align the locking member 11 with the locking groove 12, so that the locking member 11 is automatically locked with the locking groove 12 under the action of the first elastic member 13.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment, the retaining structure 2 includes a stopper 208 and a blocking portion 209. The stopper 208 is disposed on the locking structure 1 and can move with the locking structure 1. Specifically, the stopper 208 is disposed on the locking member 11 and can move with the locking member 11 relative to the second module 200, such as sliding or rotating. The blocking portion 209 is disposed on the second module 200 and is located on the movement path of the stopper 208, so that the stopper 208 and the blocking portion 209 can be mutually clamped, and external force needs to be applied to make the stopper 208 and the blocking portion 209 pass through the displacement. Specifically, a first mating surface is provided on the locking member 11, and a second mating surface is provided on the second module 200. When the locking member 11 is connected to the second module 200, the first mating surface and the second mating surface are close to and opposite to each other. When the locking member 11 moves relative to the second module 200, the first mating surface moves relative to the second mating surface, wherein the stop portion 208 is protruded and arranged on the first mating surface, and the blocking portion 209 is protruded and arranged on the second mating surface.

[0064] When the lock structure 1 switches from a locked state to an unlocked state, the stop portion 208 can pass over the blocking portion 209 in the forward direction. When the lock structure 1 is in the unlocked state, the stop portion 208 and the blocking portion 209 are locked, and the stop portion 208 cannot pass over the blocking portion 209 in the reverse direction, so that the lock structure 1 remains in the unlocked state.

[0065] It can be understood that, at the position where the stop portion 208 and the blocking portion 209 are in mutual engagement and contact, at least one of the stop portion 208 and the blocking portion 209 is configured as a slope, such as an inclined surface or an arc surface, and an external force can be applied to cause the stop portion 208 and the blocking portion 209 to pass through the misalignment.

[0066] The holding structure 2 further includes a third elastic member 210. The blocking portion 209 is connected to the second module 200 and can be displaced relative to the second module 200. The third elastic member 210 is connected between the blocking portion 209 and the second module 200, and is used to drive the blocking portion 209 to protrude from the second module 200, so that the blocking portion 209 is on the movement path of the stopper 208. In this way, when the stopper 208 and the blocking portion 209 pass through the misalignment, the blocking portion 209 can overcome the elastic force of the third elastic member 210 and extend into the second module 200, so that the stopper 208 passes over the blocking portion 209. In this way, the reliability and stability of the holding structure 2 can be improved by the elastic expansion of the blocking portion 209, and the holding force of the holding structure 2 can be adjusted by adjusting the third elastic member 210, so that the adaptability is stronger. Specifically, the end of the blocking portion 209 away from the second module 200 is set as a spherical surface to facilitate cooperation with the stopper 208. In other embodiments, the third elastic member 210 may also be disposed between the stopper 208 and the second module 200 .

[0067] like Figure 5 As shown, a ridge is provided on the first mating surface of the locking member 11 to form a stopper 208. When the locking member 11 rotates relative to the second module 200, the blocking portion 209 passes over the ridge, and the locking structure 1 is in an unlocked state.

[0068] like Fig.11 , 12 As shown, two grooves are arranged on the first mating surface of the locking member 11, and the two grooves are arranged adjacent to each other, and a stopper 208 is formed between the two grooves. When the locking member 11 slides relative to the second module 200, after the blocking portion 209 passes over the groove wall between the two grooves (the groove wall is the stopper 208, which can be set as a slope to facilitate the blocking portion 209 to pass), the lock structure 1 is in the unlocked state.

[0069] In some embodiments, the retaining structure 2 further includes a trigger assembly, which is disposed on the locking structure 1 and can move with the locking structure 1, so that the trigger assembly can be linked with the locking structure 1, for example, the trigger assembly is in transmission connection with the locking member 11 in the locking structure 1, and the locking member 11 can be driven to move by the action of the trigger assembly, so that the locking member 11 extends out of and out of the locking groove 12. During the installation of the first module 100 and the second module 200, when the locking structure 1 is in the unlocked state and the two modules are close to each other, the first module 100 contacts the trigger assembly and causes the trigger assembly to move, and the action of the trigger assembly drives the locking structure 1 to move, so that the locking structure 1 switches from the unlocked state to the locked state. In this way, under the linkage action of the trigger assembly and the locking structure 1, the locking structure 1 can switch from the unlocked state to the locked state by only docking the first module 100 and the second module 200 together, thereby completing the connection between the first module 100 and the second module 200, which is easy to operate, saves time and effort, and has high installation efficiency.

[0070] In the preferred embodiment, the trigger assembly includes a first hinge 201 and a second hinge 202, the first end of the first hinge 201 and the first end of the second hinge 202 are hinged through a first hinge axis 2021, the second end of the first hinge 201 and the second module 200 are hinged through a second hinge axis 2022, and the second end of the second hinge 202 and the locking structure 1 are hinged through a third hinge axis 2023. For example, the second end of the second hinge 202 and the locking member 11 are hinged through the third hinge axis 2023. In this way, through the relative rotation of the first hinge 201 and the second hinge 202, the second end of the first hinge 201 and the second end of the second hinge 202 can be made to approach and move away from each other, thereby changing the relative position of the locking member 11 and the second module 200, realizing the movement of the locking member 11 relative to the second module 200, and making the locking member 11 extend into and out of the locking groove 12, thereby realizing the locking and unlocking of the locking structure 1.

[0071] In the process of the first hinge 201 and the second hinge 202 moving relative to the second module 200, the second end of the first hinge 201 is fixed relative to the second module 200, and the first end (i.e., the first end of the first hinge 201) and the second end of the second hinge 202 move relative to the second module 200. Here, the first end of the first hinge 201 is always lower than the second end of the first hinge 201, that is, the first end of the first hinge 201 is always lower than the line connecting the second end of the first hinge 201 and the second end of the second hinge 202. In this way, there can always be an angle between the first hinge 201 and the second hinge 202, which can improve the movement stability of the first hinge 201 and the second hinge 202, avoid the formation of a dead point position between the first hinge shaft 2021, the second hinge shaft 2022 and the third hinge shaft 2023, and help the locking structure 1 return to the locked state.

[0072] In some preferred embodiments, a triggering part 2011 is provided on the first hinge 201 / the second hinge 202, and the triggering part 2011 can move with the first hinge 201 / the second hinge 202, that is, the triggering part 2011 can move with the locking structure 1. In this embodiment, the triggering part 2011 is fixedly connected to the first hinge 201, or the triggering part 2011 is integrally formed with the first hinge 201. Moreover, the triggering part 2011 protrudes from the second module 200 in a direction close to the first module 100, so that the first module 100 first abuts against the triggering part 2011, and then presses against the second module 200. In this way, when the locking structure 1 is in the unlocked state and the two modules are close to each other, the first module 100 first contacts the trigger part 2011, and the first module 100 drives the trigger part 2011 to move relative to the second module 200 (because the trigger part 2011 is set on the first hinge 201, and the second end of the first hinge 201 is hinged to the second module 200, the action is that the trigger part 2011 rotates relative to the second module 200 with the first hinge 201), thereby making the first hinge 201 and the second hinge 202 rotate relative to each other, and the distance between the second end of the first hinge 201 and the second end of the second hinge 202 is reduced, so that the locking structure 1 is switched from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0073] like Figure 6-8As shown in FIGS. 13-15, the triggering part 2011 is arranged on a side of the first hinge 201 close to the first module 100. When the locking structure 1 is in the unlocked state, the triggering part 2011 is located on a side of the second end of the first hinge 201 close to the second end of the second hinge 202. In this way, when the first module 100 and the second module 200 are close to each other, the first module 100 abuts against the triggering part 2011, driving the triggering part 2011 and the first end of the first hinge 201 to move in a direction close to the second module 200, which is beneficial to saving the occupied space of the holding structure 2. Moreover, in the process of the first module 100 driving the triggering part 2011 (relative to the first end of the first module 100) to approach the second module 200, the second end of the first hinge 201 and the second end of the second hinge 202 are close to each other, so as to realize the folding of the first hinge 201 and the second hinge 202, thereby compressing the occupied size of the holding structure 2, which is beneficial to improving the compactness of the structure.

[0074] In some embodiments, the retaining structure 2 further includes an abutment member 203 and a second elastic member 204, wherein the abutment member 203 is connected to the first module 100 and can move relative to the first module 100, for example, the connection mode between the abutment member 203 and the first module 100 is a sliding connection or a rotational connection. The second elastic member 204 is arranged between the abutment member 203 and the first module 100, and the second elastic member 204 can drive the abutment member 203 to move from the first position to the second position, so as to complete the linkage with the triggering part 2011 through the movement of the abutment member 203 between the first position and the second position. Specifically, the second position is close to the locking structure 1 relative to the first position, so that the abutment member 203 can be linked to the triggering part 2011 at the second position. Specifically, when the abutment member 203 is in the first position, the abutment member 203 and the second elastic member 204 are in a compressed state, and when the abutment member 203 is in the second position, the abutment member 203 and the second elastic member 204 are in an extended state.

[0075] When the lock structure 1 is in the unlocked state and the two modules are close to each other, under the action of the second elastic member 204, the abutment member 203 is in the second position and abuts against the trigger part 2011, so as to drive the trigger part 2011 to move forward (here, the forward action is distinguished from the reverse action, the forward action is that the trigger part 2011 is close to the second module 200 relative to the second end of the first hinge 201, and the reverse action is that the trigger part 2011 is away from the second module 200 relative to the second end of the first hinge 201), thereby switching the lock structure 1 from the unlocked state to the locked state; when the lock structure 1 is in the unlocked state and the two modules are separated, the abutment member 203 and the second elastic member 204 are in a compressed state under the action of the trigger part 2011, at this time, the holding force in the holding structure 2 that keeps the lock structure 1 in the unlocked state is greater than the elastic force of the second elastic member 204, so that the lock structure 1 is still kept in the unlocked state. That is to say, when the two modules are connected and separated, the holding structure 2 can keep the lock structure 1 in the unlocked state, which is conducive to the connection and separation of the two modules.

[0076] It is understandable that when the lock structure 1 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the lock structure 1 (i.e., the lock member 11) drives the first hinge 201 and the second hinge 202 to rotate relative to each other, so that the trigger part 2011 moves in the opposite direction, and at the same time, the trigger part 2011 abuts against the abutment 203, and drives the abutment 203 to move from the second position to the first position, at which time the abutment 203 and the second elastic member 204 are in a compressed state under the action of the trigger part 2011. In this way, through the arrangement of the abutment 203, during the unlocking process of the lock structure 1, the action stroke of the trigger part 2011 can be converted into the action stroke of the abutment 203, and converted into the elastic potential energy of the second elastic member 204, and no force is generated to drive the first module 100 away from the second module 200, so that the first module 100 and the second module 200 can be kept always docked during the unlocking and locking process, which is conducive to improving the connection stability and reliability.

[0077] The abutting member 203 has a first abutting surface 2032 and a second abutting surface 2033. The first abutting surface 2032 is located on a side of the abutting member 203 close to the second module 200, and the second abutting surface 2033 is located on a side of the abutting member 203 close to the locking structure 1. The first abutting surface 2032 and the second abutting surface 2033 are respectively used to abut and cooperate with the trigger part 2011. When the locking structure 1 is in an unlocked state and the two modules are close to each other, the trigger part 2011 abuts against the first abutting surface 2032, and the trigger part 2011 moves forward while sliding along the first abutting surface 2032 until the trigger part 2011 passes over the first abutting surface 2032 in a direction close to the locking structure 1. At this time, the locking structure 1 is in a locked state. When the lock structure 1 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the trigger part 2011 abuts against the second abutting surface 2033, and the trigger part 2011 moves in the reverse direction while driving the abutting member 203 of the trigger part 2011 from the second position to the first position, so that the abutting member 203 and the second elastic member 204 are in a compressed state. In this way, through the arrangement of the first abutting surface 2032 and the second abutting surface 2033, the abutting member 203 can drive the trigger part 2011 to move, and the trigger part 2011 can drive the abutting member 203 to move, so as to realize the conversion of the action stroke of the trigger part 2011 into the elastic potential energy of the second elastic member 204, and the structure is simple, stable and reliable.

[0078] Among them, the first abutment surface 2032 and the second abutment surface 2033 are perpendicular. In this way, during the abutment cooperation between the trigger part 2011 and the abutment member 203, it is beneficial for the trigger part 2011 to switch between the first abutment surface 2032 and the second abutment surface 2033, and the first abutment surface 2032 and the second abutment surface 2033 are both perpendicular to the direction of the force between the abutment member 203 and the trigger part 2011, which is beneficial to ensure the stability of the abutment movement.

[0079] In addition, other structures may also be provided on the abutment 203 to enable the trigger part 2011 to slide on the first abutment surface 2032 of the abutment 203 in a direction close to the locking structure 1, and not allow the trigger part 2011 to slide on the first abutment surface 2032 of the abutment 203 in a direction away from the locking structure 1.

[0080] Various implementation schemes of the abutment member 203 are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0081] like Figure 6-8As shown in FIGS. 13-15, a strip-shaped mounting groove is provided on the first module 100, and the extending direction of the mounting groove is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200, and is parallel to the direction of approaching and moving away from the locking structure 1. The abutment member 203 is limited in the mounting groove and can slide along the extending direction of the mounting groove. The second elastic member 204 is configured as a compression spring and abuts between the abutment member 203 and the first groove wall of the mounting groove, and is used to drive the abutment member 203 to slide along the mounting groove from the first position to the second position. When the abutment member 203 is in the second position, it abuts against the second groove wall of the mounting groove. At the same time, the abutment member 203 protrudes from the second groove wall of the mounting groove, or the second groove wall does not exist and forms an opening for the abutment member 203 to extend into and out of the mounting groove, so that the triggering part 2011 can push the abutment member 203 to slide from the second position to the first position at the second groove wall of the mounting groove.

[0082] like Fig.18 , 19 As shown, a mounting seat 205 is provided on the first module 100, and a mounting slot is provided on the mounting seat 205, and the opening direction of the mounting slot is toward the locking structure 1 (i.e., away from the first module 100). The first end of the abutment member 203 is rotatably connected in the mounting slot through the first rotating shaft 2031, and the abutment member 203 is rotated around the first rotating shaft 2031 at a set angle, the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 2031 is parallel to the arrangement direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200, and the second end of the abutment member 203 is located outside the mounting slot, and moves in the direction of approaching and moving away from the mounting slot. Among them, when the second end of the abutment 203 moves in a direction close to the locking structure 1, that is, when the second end of the abutment 203 moves in a direction away from the first module 100, the second elastic member 204 drives the abutment 203 to move from a compressed state to an extended state; when the second end of the abutment 203 moves in a direction away from the locking structure 1, that is, when the second end of the abutment 203 moves in a direction close to the first module 100, the abutment 203 moves from an extended state to a compressed state.

[0083] In some preferred embodiments, the second elastic member 204 is configured as a torsion spring, and of course, the second elastic member 204 can also be configured as a spring. The second elastic member 204 is connected between the mounting seat 205 and the abutment member 203, and is used to drive the abutment member 203 to move from the first position to the second position.

[0084] like Fig. 20As shown, a mounting seat 205 is provided on the first module 100, and a mounting groove is provided on the mounting seat 205, and the opening direction of the mounting groove faces the second module 200. The first end of the abutment member 203 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting groove through the first rotating shaft 2031, and the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 2031 is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200, and the second end of the abutment member 203 is located outside the mounting groove and moves in the direction of approaching and moving away from the mounting groove. For example, the second elastic member 204 is configured as a compression spring and is connected between the abutment member 203 and the first groove wall of the mounting groove, and is used to drive the abutment member 203 to move from the first position to the second position. When the abutment member 203 is in the second position, it abuts against the second groove wall of the mounting groove. The first groove wall of the mounting groove is away from the locking structure 1 relative to the second groove wall, and the abutment member 203 protrudes from the second groove wall of the mounting groove, so that the triggering part 2011 can push the abutment member 203 to slide from the second position to the first position at the second groove wall of the mounting groove.

[0085] In some embodiments, a base 6 is provided on the second module 200 to bear other components. For structural reliability and subsequent assembly convenience, other components are assembled on the base 6 and then installed on the corresponding second module 200, so that the connection assembly forms a standardized interface assembly. It is only necessary to reserve an assembly position on the second module 200, and the corresponding connection function of the connection assembly can be realized by assembling it when needed. Specifically, the second end of the first hinge 201 is hinged to the base 6 through the second hinge shaft 2022 to realize the hinge relative to the second module 200. The locking member 11 is connected to the base 6 and can move relative to the base 6 to realize the connection of the locking member 11 relative to the second module 200.

[0086] The locking structure 1 includes a locking member 11, a locking groove 12 and a first elastic member 13. The locking groove 12 is arranged on the first module 100, the locking member 11 is arranged on the base 6, and the first elastic member 13 is connected to the locking member 11 and the base 6, and can drive the locking member 11 to move relative to the base 6, so that the locking structure 1 is switched from an unlocked state to a locked state.

[0087] The various connection modes of the locking member 11 are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0088] like Figure 3-9As shown, the lock structure 1 is configured as a rotary lock, and the locking member 11 is rotatably connected to the base 6 (i.e., the second module 200) via the second rotating shaft 14, and the axis of the second rotating shaft 14 is not coaxial with the hinge axis of the second hinge 202 relative to the locking member 11, that is, the second rotating shaft 14 is not coaxial with the third hinge axis 2023, so that when the locking member 11 rotates relative to the base 6, the second hinge 202 and the first hinge 201 can be driven to move relative to the base 6 (i.e., the second module 200). The first elastic member 13 can drive the locking member 11 to rotate in a direction close to the locking groove 12 to keep the locking member 11 extending into the locking groove 12 and improve the stability of the locking. Among them, the first elastic member 13 is configured as a torsion spring and is sleeved on the outside of the second rotating shaft 14, one end of the torsion spring is connected to the base 6, and the other end is connected to the locking member 11.

[0089] like Figure 10-20 As shown, the lock structure 1 is configured as a sliding lock, the locking member 11 is slidably connected to the base 6 (i.e., the second module 200), and a plurality of slide rails are provided between the locking member 11 and the base 6 to achieve sliding guidance of the locking member 11 relative to the base 6. The first elastic member 13 can drive the locking member 11 to slide in a direction close to the locking groove 12 to keep the locking member 11 extending into the locking groove 12 and improve the locking stability. The first elastic member 13 is configured as a compression spring and abuts between the locking member 11 and the base 6.

[0090] The basic principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, strengths, effects, etc. mentioned in the present application are only examples and not limitations, and it cannot be considered that these advantages, strengths, effects, etc. are required by each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the specific details disclosed above are only for the purpose of illustration and ease of understanding, not for limitation, and the above details do not limit the present application to being implemented by adopting the above specific details.

[0091] The block diagrams of the devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems involved in this application are only illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, and configured in the manner shown in the block diagram. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, these devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as "including", "comprising", "having", etc. are open words, referring to "including but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them. The words "or" and "and" used here refer to the words "and / or" and can be used interchangeably with them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The words "such as" used here refer to the phrase "such as but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them.

[0092] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, device and method of the present application, each component or each step can be decomposed and / or recombined. Such decomposition and / or recombination should be regarded as equivalent solutions of the present application.

[0093] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0094] It should be understood that the qualifiers "first", "second", "third", "fourth", "fifth" and "sixth" used in the description of the embodiments of the present application are only used to more clearly explain the technical solutions and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0095] The above description has been given for the purpose of illustration and description. In addition, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application to the forms disclosed herein. Although multiple example aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, changes, additions and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A connection assembly, characterized in that: Used to connect the first module and the second module, including: a locking structure, arranged on the adjacent first module and the second module, wherein the locking structure connects the first module with the second module when in a locked state, and allows the first module to be separated from the second module when in an unlocked state, and the locking structure can automatically remain in the locked state; A holding structure, which is arranged on the second module and can move with the locking structure, and the holding structure can keep the locking structure in an unlocked state; When the two modules are separated, the locking structure can be kept in an unlocked state; when the two modules are connected, the locking structure can be kept in an unlocked state.

2. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The holding structure comprises: A stopper, which is arranged on the locking structure and can move with the locking structure; A blocking portion, arranged on the second module; When the stop portion is engaged with the blocking portion, the lock structure is kept in an unlocked state.

3. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The holding structure further comprises: The third elastic member is arranged between the stopper / blocking portion and the second module.

4. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The holding structure further comprises: A trigger assembly, disposed on the locking structure and movable with the locking structure; When the locking structure is in the unlocked state and the two modules are close to each other, the first module presses the trigger assembly so that the trigger assembly drives the locking structure to move, and the locking structure switches from the unlocked state to the locked state.

5. The connection assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The trigger component comprises: A first hinge and a second hinge, wherein the first end of the first hinge is hinged to the first end of the second hinge, the second end of the first hinge is hinged to the second module, and the second end of the second hinge is hinged to the locking structure; the height of the first end of the first hinge is always lower than the line connecting the second end of the first hinge and the second end of the second hinge.

6. The connection assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The holding structure further comprises: an abutment member, arranged on the first module; A second elastic member, located between the abutting member and the first module; When the locking structure is in an unlocked state and the two modules are close to each other, the abutment member stretches under the action of the second elastic member, and the locking structure switches from the unlocked state to the locked state; when the locking structure is in an unlocked state and the two modules are separated, the abutment member is compressed under the action of the trigger assembly, and the locking structure remains in the unlocked state.

7. The connection assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the abutment member is rotatably connected to the first module, and the other end can rotate around it; When the other end of the abutting member rotates toward a direction away from the first module, the second elastic member extends; when the other end of the abutting member rotates toward a direction close to the first module, the second elastic member is compressed.

8. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lock structure is a rotating lock / sliding lock, and the lock structure drives the stopper to rotate / slide.

9. A container, characterized in that: The container is connected to another container via a connecting assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A rigid platform, characterized in that: The rigid platform is connected to another container and the rigid platform via a connecting assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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