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 the second module and can enable the first module and the second module to be connected when the lock catch structure is in a locked state, and the lock catch structure is used for locking the first module and the second module when the lock catch structure is in a locked state. When the lock catch structure is in the unlocking state, the first module is allowed to be separated from the second module, and the lock catch structure can be automatically kept in the locking state; the retaining structure comprises a stop part capable of moving along with the lock catch structure, a first blocking part arranged on the first module and a second blocking part arranged on the second module; and when the stop part is clamped with the first blocking part or the second blocking part, the lock catch structure is kept in an unlocking 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. The operation is cumbersome, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the unlocking 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 is provided on the adjacent first module and the second module, wherein the locking structure is in a locked state and can connect the first module with the second module, and the locking structure is in an unlocked state and allows the first module to be separated from the second module, and the locking structure can automatically remain in the locked state;

[0007] A retaining structure, comprising a stopper portion movable with the locking structure, a first blocking portion disposed on the first module, and a second blocking portion disposed on the second module;

[0008] When the stop portion is engaged with the first blocking portion or the second blocking portion, the locking structure remains in an unlocked state.

[0009] Optionally, the stop portion is arranged on the second module; when the two modules are separated and the stop portion is engaged with the second blocking portion, the locking structure remains in an unlocked state; when the two modules are connected and the stop portion is engaged with the first blocking portion, the locking structure remains in an unlocked state.

[0010] Optionally, the first blocking portion includes:

[0011] a blocking member, wherein when the stopper is engaged with the blocking member, the locking structure is kept in an unlocked state;

[0012] The firing member is located on the side of the blocking member facing the locking direction. When the two modules are connected and the locking structure is in the unlocked state, the firing member abuts against the stop portion and causes the stop portion to be misaligned relative to the second blocking portion to allow the locking structure to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0013] Optionally, the blocking member and the firing member are integrally formed, the blocking member is located on a holding surface of the first blocking portion facing the unlocking direction, and the firing member is located on a firing surface of the first blocking portion facing the locking structure.

[0014] Optionally, the retaining structure further includes:

[0015] The second elastic member is located between the stop portion and the locking structure; when the two modules are connected and the locking structure is in an unlocked state, the first blocking portion causes the stop portion to be misaligned relative to the second blocking portion and compresses the second elastic member so that the locking structure drives the stop portion to pass over the second blocking portion along the locking direction, and the locking structure switches from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0016] Optionally, the locking structure includes:

[0017] A locking groove, provided on the first module;

[0018] A locking member, movably disposed on the second module and locked with the locking groove, wherein when the locking structure is in a locked state, the locking member interferes with the locking groove, and when the locking structure is in an unlocked state, the locking member does not interfere with the locking groove;

[0019] The first elastic member is located between the locking member and the second module, and can drive the locking member to interfere with the locking groove, so that the locking structure is automatically maintained in the locked state.

[0020] Optionally, when two modules are connected and the locking structure is in a locked state, the first blocking portion is located on the side of the second blocking portion facing the unlocking direction; when the locking structure drives the stopping portion to move along the unlocking direction, the stopping portion can sequentially cross the second blocking portion and the first blocking portion.

[0021] Optionally, the locking member is a horizontal sliding buckle, which includes an operating member that can slide horizontally relative to the second module and a locking tongue that is transmission-connected to the operating member; the stop portion is arranged on the operating member, and the locking tongue is located on the side of the stopping portion facing the unlocking direction.

[0022] Optionally, the locking member is a flip buckle, which includes an operating member capable of flipping relative to the second module and a locking tongue transmission-connected to the operating member; the stop portion is arranged on the operating member, and the locking tongue is located on the side of the stopping portion facing the unlocking direction.

[0023] Optionally, the locking member is an up and down sliding buckle, and the locking member includes an operating member that can slide up and down relative to the second module and a locking tongue that is transmission-connected to the operating member; the stop portion is arranged on the operating member, and the locking tongue is located on the side of the stopping portion facing the locking direction.

[0024] Optionally, a stopping groove is provided on the locking member, the stopping portion is movably connected to the stopping groove, and a second elastic member is provided between the stopping groove and the stopping portion and can drive the stopping portion to protrude from the stopping groove.

[0025] The present application also provides a container, wherein the container is connected to another container and a rigid platform via a connecting assembly as described in any one of the above items.

[0026] The present application also provides a rigid platform, wherein the rigid platform is connected to another container via a connecting assembly as described in any one of the above items.

[0027] 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

[0028] 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.

[0029] Figure 1 An assembly diagram of a connection assembly shown for a first embodiment;

[0030] Figure 2 An exploded view of the connection assembly shown for the first embodiment;

[0031] Figure 3 A bottom surface structural diagram of a first module shown in a first embodiment;

[0032] Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view of the first embodiment showing that the first module and the second module are connected and the locking structure is in a locked state;

[0033] Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of the first embodiment showing that the first module and the second module are connected and the locking structure is in an unlocked state;

[0034] Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view of the first embodiment in which the first module and the second module are separated and the locking structure is in an unlocked state;

[0035] Figure 7 An assembly diagram of a connection assembly shown for a second embodiment;

[0036] Figure 8 An exploded view of a connection assembly shown for a second embodiment;

[0037] Fig. 9 A lower surface structural diagram of the first module shown in the second embodiment;

[0038] Fig.10 A partial cross-sectional view of a second embodiment showing that the first module and the second module are connected and the locking structure is in a locked state;

[0039] Fig.11 A partial cross-sectional view of a second embodiment showing that the first module and the second module are connected and the locking structure is in an unlocked state;

[0040] Fig.12 An assembly diagram of a connection assembly shown as a third embodiment;

[0041] Fig.13 An exploded view of a connection assembly shown as a third embodiment;

[0042] Fig.14 A cross-sectional view showing a third embodiment in which a first module and a second module are connected and locked with a snap-fit ​​structure;

[0043] Fig.15 A partial cross-sectional view of the third embodiment showing that the first module and the second module are connected and the locking structure is in a locked state;

[0044] Fig.16 A partial cross-sectional view of the third embodiment showing that the first module and the second module are connected and the locking structure is in an unlocked state;

[0045] Fig.17 A bottom surface structural diagram of the first module shown in the fourth embodiment;

[0046] Fig.18 An exploded view of the upper surface structure of the second module shown in the fourth embodiment;

[0047] Fig.19A partial cross-sectional view of a fourth embodiment showing that the first module and the second module are connected and the locking structure is in a locked state;

[0048] Fig. 20 This is a partial cross-sectional view showing a fourth embodiment in which the first module and the second module are connected and the locking structure is in an unlocked state.

[0049] In the figure:

[0050] 1. Locking structure; 11. Locking member; 12. Locking groove; 13. First elastic member; 111. Stop groove; 112. Operating member; 113. Lock tongue;

[0051] 2. holding structure; 211. stopper; 212. first blocking portion; 213. second blocking portion; 214. second elastic member; 2121. holding surface; 2122. firing surface;

[0052] 3. Sliding groove; 31. Cover plate; 311. Blocking hole;

[0053] 4. Flip groove; 41. Stopper;

[0054] 5. Buckle structure; 51. Bottom hook; 52. Hook groove;

[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 20As 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] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] The retaining structure 2 includes a stopper 211, a first blocking portion 212 and a second blocking portion 213, wherein the stopper 211 is arranged on the locking structure 1 and moves under the drive of the locking structure 1. The first blocking portion 212 is arranged on the first module 100, and the second blocking portion 213 is arranged on the second module 200. When the stopper 211 is engaged with the first blocking portion 212 or the second blocking portion 213, the locking structure 1 is kept in an unlocked state, and the first module 100 and the second module 200 can be separated without simultaneously operating the locking structure 1. In this way, the first module 100 and the second module 200 can be separated without applying a retaining force to the locking structure 1, which is simple to operate and saves time and effort.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment, the stopper 211 is arranged on the second module 200, for example, the stopper 211 is arranged on the locking member 11, and the stopper 211 is driven to move by the movement of the locking member 11 relative to the second module 200. The first blocking portion 212 is arranged on the first module 100. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected, the first blocking portion 212 is located on the movement path of the stopper 211 and can be clamped with the stopper 211 to prevent the stopper 211 from moving along the locking direction of the lock structure 1, thereby keeping the lock structure 1 in an unlocked state. The second blocking portion 213 is arranged on the second module 200. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are separated, the second blocking portion 213 is still located on the movement path of the stopper 211 and can be clamped with the stopper 211 to prevent the stopper 211 from moving along the locking direction of the lock structure 1, thereby keeping the lock structure 1 in an unlocked state.

[0064] In this way, by setting the first blocking portion 212 in the holding structure 2, the locking structure 1 can be kept in an unlocked state when the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected; by setting the second blocking portion 213 in the holding structure 2, the locking structure 1 can be kept in an unlocked state when the first module 100 and the second module 200 are separated. There is no need to manually apply force to keep the locking structure 1 unlocked, and the first module 100 and the second module 200 can be disassembled and installed, which saves time and effort and is simple to operate.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first blocking portion 212 includes a blocking member and a firing member. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected, the blocking member is on the movement path of the stopper 211 and can be locked with the stopper 211 to prevent the stopper 211 from moving along the locking direction of the lock structure 1, thereby keeping the lock structure 1 in the unlocked state. The firing member is arranged on the side of the blocking member facing the locking direction. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the lock structure 1 is in the unlocked state, the firing member abuts against the stopper 211, so that the stopper 211 loses the locking of the second blocking portion 213 and is displaced relative to the second blocking portion 213, so that the lock structure 1 drives the stopper 211 to pass over the second blocking portion 213 along the locking direction under the action of automatic locking, thereby completing the switching of the lock structure 1 from the unlocked state to the locked state. In this way, under the action of the firing member, the first module 100 and the second module 200 only need to be connected together, and the locking structure 1 can be switched from the unlocked state to the locked state, thereby completing the automatic locking of the first module 100 and the second module 200. The operation is simple, time-saving and labor-saving, and the installation efficiency is high.

[0066] In some embodiments, the blocking member and the firing member are integrally formed, that is, the first blocking portion 212 is an independent component, wherein the blocking member is disposed on the clamping surface 2121 of the first blocking portion 212 facing the unlocking direction, and the firing member is disposed on the firing surface 2122 of the first blocking portion 212 facing the stop portion 211. In this way, the two functions of blocking and firing can be realized through one structural component, and the structure is compact and easy to process.

[0067] In some preferred embodiments, the retaining structure 2 further includes a second elastic member 214, which is located between the stopper 211 and the locking structure 1 (specifically, it can be arranged between the stopper 211 and the locking member 11). When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the locking structure 1 is in the unlocked state, the first blocking portion 212 (firing member) abuts against the stopper 211 and compresses the second elastic member 214, thereby causing the stopper 211 to be misaligned relative to the second blocking portion 213; after the stopper 211 and the second blocking portion 213 are misaligned, the locking structure 1 (locking member 11) drives the stopper 211 to pass over the second blocking portion 213 along the locking direction under the action of the first elastic member 13, thereby switching the locking structure 1 from the unlocked state to the locked state. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are separated, the lock structure 1 is manually operated to move in the unlocking direction. When the lock structure 1 drives the stopper 211 to sequentially pass over the second blocking portion 213 and the first blocking portion 212 (blocking member) in the unlocking direction, the second elastic member 214 drives the stopper 211 to move until the stopper 211 and the first blocking portion 212 are locked, so that the lock structure 1 is kept in the unlocking state. In this way, by setting the second elastic member 214, the stopper 211 can automatically rebound when the lock structure 1 is unlocked, thereby improving the locking stability of the stopper 211 and the first blocking portion 212, which is conducive to keeping the lock structure 1 in the unlocking state.

[0068] Of course, in the case where the second elastic member 214 is not provided, the stopper 211 may also be provided with an elastic material or an elastic structure, so that the stopper 211 can be compressed by the second blocking portion 213 and the first blocking portion 212 through its own elastic deformation.

[0069] In this solution, the lock structure 1 has a locked state and a plurality of different unlocked states. When the first module 100 is connected to the second module 200, the locking member 11 extends into the locking groove 12, and the locking groove 12 interferes with the locking member 11, so that the lock structure 1 is in a locked state. When the first module 100 is connected to the second module 200, the locking member 11 is outside the locking groove 12, and the locking member 11 does not interfere with the locking groove 12, and the stopper 211 is clamped with the first blocking portion 212, so that the lock structure 1 is in a first unlocked state. When the first module 100 is separated from the second module 200, the locking groove 12 does not interfere with the locking member 11, and the stopper 211 is clamped with the second blocking portion 213, so that the lock structure 1 is in a second unlocked state.

[0070] When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the locking structure 1 is in the locked state, the first blocking portion 212 is located on the side of the second blocking portion 213 facing the unlocking direction, and the locking structure 1 is manually operated to move in the unlocking direction, and at the same time, the locking structure 1 drives the stopper 211 to move in the unlocking direction, so that the stopper 211 passes over the second blocking portion 213 and the first blocking portion 212 in sequence until the first blocking portion 212 is clamped with the stopper 211. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are separated and the locking structure 1 is in the unlocking state, the stopper 211 loses the clamping effect of the first blocking portion 212, and the locking structure 1 drives the stopper 211 to move in the locking direction, and the stopper 211 is clamped with the second blocking portion 213; in this way, through the position setting of the first blocking portion 212 and the second blocking portion 213, after the first module 100 and the second module 200 are separated, the stopper 211 can still be clamped with the second blocking portion 213, and the locking structure 1 is kept in the unlocking state.

[0071] In some preferred embodiments, a stop groove 111 is provided on the locking member 11, and the stop portion 211 is provided in the stop groove 111 and can move relative to the stop groove 111, and the movement can be set to slide or swing, and the second elastic member 214 is provided between the stop groove 111 and the stop portion 211, and can drive the stop portion 211 to protrude from the stop groove 111. When the stop portion 211 protrudes from the stop groove 111, the stop portion 211 can be clamped with the first blocking portion 212 and the second blocking portion 213, so that the lock structure 1 remains in the unlocked state. When the first blocking portion 212 abuts against the stop portion 211 and the stop portion 211 compresses the second elastic member 214 and extends into the stop groove 111, the lock structure 1 can drive the stop portion 211 to be displaced relative to the second blocking portion 213, so that the lock structure 1 can move along the locking direction, and the lock structure 1 switches from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0072] A limiting structure is provided between the stopper 211 and the stopper groove 111, and the limiting structure can limit the protrusion of the stopper 211 relative to the stopper groove 111, thereby preventing the stopper 211 from falling off the stopper groove 111, which is beneficial to improving the structural stability. Here, the limiting structure can be set as a matching structure of a slider and a sliding hole, or as a stopper structure.

[0073] The following describes various embodiments of the present invention in detail in combination with the above embodiments.

[0074] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in the first embodiment, the first module 100 is stacked above the second module 200, the locking member 11 is set as a horizontal sliding buckle, the locking member 11 includes an operating member 112 and a locking tongue 113, the operating member 112 is connected to the second module 200, and can slide horizontally relative to the second module 200. Specifically, the second module 200 is provided with a sliding groove 3 on the upper surface close to the first module 100, one end of the sliding groove 3 is open, so that the open end of the sliding groove 3 is connected to a side of the second module 200, and the notch of the sliding groove 3 is provided with a cover plate 31, and the sliding groove 3 and the cover plate 31 form a channel for the operating member 112 to slide horizontally. A plurality of slide rails are provided between the sliding groove 3 and the operating member 112 to guide and limit the sliding direction of the operating member 112. The first elastic member 13 is connected between the operating member 112 and the second module 200. The first elastic member 13 can be set as a spring. Under the action of the first elastic member 13, the operating member 112 can automatically slide along the locking direction (the direction close to the first module 100). The locking tongue 113 is set at one end of the operating member 112. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected, under the action of the first elastic member 13, the operating member 112 is embedded in the sliding groove 3, and the locking tongue 113 is embedded in the locking groove 12, so that the lock structure 1 is switched to the locked state.

[0075] A stopper 211 is provided on one side of the operating member 112 close to the first module 100. The stopper 211 is provided in the middle of the operating member 112, that is, on the side where the locking tongue 113 faces the locking direction. Specifically, a stopper groove 111 is provided on the upper surface of the operating member 112. The first end of the stopper 211 is rotatably connected in the stopper groove 111 through a rotating shaft. A second elastic member 214 is provided between the second end of the stopper 211 and the bottom of the stopper groove 111. The second elastic member 214 can be provided as a spring, which can be a telescopic spring or a torsion spring. Under the action of the second elastic member 214, the second end of the stopper 211 can protrude from the stopper groove 111, that is, the second end of the stopper 211 protrudes relative to the upper surface of the operating member 112. A blocking hole 311 is provided on the cover plate 31 for the stop portion 211 to extend into, and the inner side wall of the blocking hole 311 in the locking direction forms a second blocking portion 213, and when the stop portion 211 extends into the blocking hole 311, the second blocking portion 213 can be clamped with the stop portion 211, thereby keeping the lock structure 1 in an unlocked state.

[0076] When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the lock structure 1 is in a locked state, manual force is applied to drive the operating member 112 to slide in the unlocking direction, and at the same time, the operating member 112 drives the stopper 211 to sequentially pass over the second blocking portion 213 and the first blocking portion 212. After the stopper 211 passes over the first blocking portion 212, the second elastic member 214 drives the second end of the stopper 211 to protrude out of the stopper groove 111 and extend into the blocking hole 311 to clamp with the first blocking portion 212. At this time, the lock tongue 113 is pulled out of the locking groove 12, thereby keeping the lock structure 1 in the unlocked state. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are separated, the first blocking portion 212 is pulled out from between the stop portion 211 and the second blocking portion 213. Under the action of the second elastic member 214, the operating member 112 drives the stop portion 211 to slide along the locking direction and makes the stop portion 211 and the second blocking portion 213 clamped. At this time, the lock tongue 113 is still located outside the locking groove 12, that is, the lock structure 1 remains in the unlocked state. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the lock structure 1 is in the unlocked state, the first blocking portion 212 abuts against the stop portion 211 and drives the stop portion 211 to be displaced relative to the second blocking portion 213. After the stop portion 211 loses the clamping effect of the second blocking portion 213, under the action of the second elastic member 214, the operating member 112 drives the stop portion 211 to pass over the second blocking portion 213 along the locking direction. At this time, the lock tongue 113 extends into the locking groove 12, thereby switching the lock structure 1 from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0077] like Figure 7-11As shown, in the second embodiment, the first module 100 is stacked above the second module 200, the locking member 11 is configured as a flip buckle, the locking member 11 includes an operating member 112 and a locking tongue 113, the operating member 112 is connected to the second module 200, and can flip relative to the second module 200. Specifically, a flip groove 4 is provided on the side of the second module 200, and one end of the flip groove 4 is open so that the open end of the flip groove 4 is connected to the upper side of the second module 200. A stopper 41 is provided in the flip groove 4, and the stopper 41 protrudes from the bottom of the flip groove 4 to form a second blocking portion 213. A first elastic member 13 is connected between the operating member 112 and the second module 200, and the first elastic member 13 can be configured as a spring. Under the action of the first elastic member 13, the operating member 112 can automatically flip along the locking direction. Specifically, the middle part of the operating member 112 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the flip groove 4 through a rotating shaft, and the first elastic member 13 is arranged between the bottom of the flip groove 4 and the first end of the operating member 112, thereby driving the second end of the operating member 112 to swing and flip. The locking tongue 113 is arranged at the second end of the operating member 112 and close to the open end of the sliding groove 3, and the locking tongue 113 can extend upward to the position of the locking groove 12. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected, under the action of the first elastic member 13, the operating member 112 is embedded in the sliding groove 3, and the locking tongue 113 is embedded in the locking groove 12, so that the lock structure 1 is switched to the locked state.

[0078] A stopper 211 is provided on the side of the operating member 112 close to the first module 100. The stopper 211 is provided on the side of the operating member 112 close to the second module 200, that is, on the side where the locking tongue 113 faces the locking direction. Specifically, a stopper groove 111 is provided on the upper surface of the operating member 112. The stopper 211 is slidably connected in the stopper groove 111 (the sliding direction of the stopper 211 is the direction from the first end to the second end of the operating member 112). A second elastic member 214 is provided between the stopper 211 and the bottom of the stopper groove 111. The second elastic member 214 can be set as a spring. Under the action of the second elastic member 214, the stopper 211 can protrude from the stopper groove 111, that is, the stopper 211 protrudes relative to the second end of the operating member 112.

[0079] When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the locking structure 1 is in a locked state, manual force is applied to drive the operating member 112 to flip along the unlocking direction so that the second end of the operating member 112 is flipped out from the open end of the sliding groove 3, and at the same time, the operating member 112 drives the stopping portion 211 to successively pass over the second blocking portion 213 and the first blocking portion 212; when the stopping portion 211 passes over the first blocking portion 212, the second elastic member 214 drives the stopping portion 211 to protrude out of the stopping groove 111 and clamp with the first blocking portion 212. At this time, the locking tongue 113 is flipped out from the locking groove 12, thereby keeping the locking structure 1 in an unlocked state. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are separated and the lock structure 1 is in the unlocked state, the first blocking portion 212 is pulled out from between the stop portion 211 and the second blocking portion 213. Under the action of the first elastic member 13, the operating member 112 drives the stop portion 211 to flip along the locking direction and makes the stop portion 211 and the second blocking portion 213 clamped. At this time, the lock tongue 113 is still located outside the locking groove 12, that is, the lock structure 1 remains in the unlocked state. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the lock structure 1 is in the unlocked state, the first blocking portion 212 abuts against the stop portion 211 and drives the stop portion 211 to be displaced relative to the second blocking portion 213. When the stop portion 211 loses the clamping effect of the second blocking portion 213, under the action of the second elastic member 214, the operating member 112 drives the stop portion 211 to be compressed below the second blocking portion 213 along the locking direction. At this time, the lock tongue 113 extends into the locking groove 12, thereby switching the lock structure 1 from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0080] like Figure 12-16 As shown, in the third embodiment, the second module 200 is stacked on the top of the first module 100, the locking member 11 is configured as an up and down sliding buckle, the locking member 11 includes an operating member 112 and a locking tongue 113, the operating member 112 is connected to the second module 200, and can slide up and down relative to the second module 200, and the locking groove 12 is arranged on the upper surface of the first module 100. Specifically, the second module 200 is provided with a sliding groove 3 on the lower surface close to the first module 100, and the outer side wall ( Figure 15-16 An operation window is provided on the right side wall of the slide slot 3 so that the user can apply force to drive the operating member 112 to slide up and down along the slide slot 3. A first elastic member 13 is connected between the operating member 112 and the bottom of the slide slot 3. The first elastic member 13 can be set as a spring. Under the action of the first elastic member 13, the operating member 112 can automatically slide along the locking direction, that is, the operating member 112 can automatically slide downward from the slide slot 3. The lock tongue 113 is arranged at one end of the operating member 112 facing the locking direction and close to the notch of the slide slot 3, so that the operating member 112 can drive the lock tongue 113 to extend downward into the locking slot 12.

[0081] A stopper 211 is provided on the side of the operating member 112 away from the operating window. The stopper 211 is provided at a position of the operating member 112 near the locking tongue 113. Specifically, a stopper groove 111 is provided on the side of the operating member 112. The first end of the stopper 211 is rotatably connected to the locking member 11 via a rotating shaft. A second elastic member 214 is provided between the second end of the stopper 211 and the locking member 11. The second elastic member 214 can be provided as a spring. Under the action of the second elastic member 214, the second end of the stopper 211 can protrude from the stopper groove 111, that is, the second end of the stopper 211 protrudes relative to the side of the operating member 112. The inner side wall ( Figure 15-16 A blocking hole 311 is provided on the left side wall of the locking mechanism 1 for the stop portion 211 to extend into, and a second blocking portion 213 is formed on the inner side wall of the blocking hole 311 in the locking direction, and when the stop portion 211 extends into the blocking hole 311, the second blocking portion 213 can be clamped with the stop portion 211, thereby keeping the lock structure 1 in an unlocked state.

[0082] When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the lock structure 1 is in a locked state, the operating member 112 is manually forced to slide upward through the operating window to pull the lock tongue 113 upward out of the locking groove 12, and at the same time, the operating member 112 drives the stopper 211 to pass through the second blocking portion 213 and the first blocking portion 212 in sequence, and the second elastic member 214 is always kept compressed. After the stopper 211 passes over the first blocking portion 212, the second elastic member 214 drives the second end of the stopper 211 to protrude out of the stopper groove 111, and extend into the blocking hole 311 to clamp with the first blocking portion 212, thereby keeping the lock structure 1 in an unlocked state. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are separated and the locking structure 1 is in the unlocked state, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are first displaced in the horizontal direction, and the first blocking portion 212 is pulled out from between the stop portion 211 and the second blocking portion 213. Under the action of the second elastic member 214, the operating member 112 drives the stop portion 211 to slide downward, and the stop portion 211 is clamped with the second blocking portion 213, that is, the locking structure 1 remains in the unlocked state. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the locking structure 1 is in an unlocked state, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are displaced in the horizontal direction, the first blocking portion 212 abuts against the stopping portion 211, and causes the stopping portion 211 to be displaced relative to the second blocking portion 213. After the stopping portion 211 loses the clamping effect of the second blocking portion 213, under the action of the second elastic member 214, the operating member 112 drives the stopping portion 211 to pass over the second blocking portion 213 along the locking direction. At this time, the locking tongue 113 extends into the locking groove 12, thereby switching the locking structure 1 from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0083] In addition, a buckle structure 5 is provided on the mating surface of the first module 100 and the second module 200. The buckle structure 5 includes a bottom hook 51 provided on the lower surface of the first module 100 and a hook groove 52 provided on the upper surface of the second module 200. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are stacked up and down, the bottom hook 51 is located in the hook groove 52. After the first module 100 and the second module 200 are displaced in the horizontal direction and docked, the bottom hook 51 and the hook groove 52 are engaged and can limit the displacement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in the vertical direction. When the lock buckle structure 1 is in a locked state, the lock tongue 113 extends into the locking groove 12 and can limit the dislocation of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in the horizontal direction, thereby preventing the buckle structure 5 from being unlocked, and completing the locking of the first module 100 and the second module 200.

[0084] like Figure 17-20 As shown, in the fourth embodiment, the first module 100 is stacked on the second module 200, the locking member 11 is set as a horizontal sliding buckle, the locking member 11 includes an operating member 112 and a locking tongue 113, the operating member 112 is connected to the second module 200, and can slide horizontally relative to the second module 200. Specifically, the second module 200 is provided with a sliding cavity on the upper surface close to the first module 100, one end of the sliding cavity is open, so that the open end of the sliding cavity is connected with a side of the second module 200, and the upper surface of the second module 200 is provided with a cover plate 31, and the sliding cavity is formed between the cover plate 31 and the second module 200. A first elastic member 13 is connected between the operating member 112 and the sealing end of the sliding cavity, and the first elastic member 13 can be set as a spring. Under the action of the first elastic member 13, the operating member 112 can automatically slide along the locking direction (the direction away from the first module 100), so that the operating member 112 can extend from the open end of the sliding cavity. The locking tongues 113 are arranged on the upper surface of the operating member 112 , and there are multiple locking tongues 113 . A notch is arranged on the cover plate 31 , and the locking tongues 113 extend upward and extend out of the notch so that the locking tongues 113 protrude from the upper surface of the cover plate 31 so as to extend into the locking groove 12 .

[0085] A stopper 211 is provided on one side (upper surface) of the operating member 112 close to the first module 100. The stopper 211 is close to the end of the operating member 112 and the open end of the sliding cavity, that is, located on the side of the locking tongue 113 facing the locking direction. Specifically, a stopper groove 111 is provided on the upper surface of the operating member 112. The first end of the stopper 211 is rotatably connected in the stopper groove 111 through a rotating shaft. A second elastic member 214 is provided between the second end of the stopper 211 and the bottom of the stopper groove 111. The second elastic member 214 can be set as a spring. Under the action of the second elastic member 214, the second end of the stopper 211 can protrude from the stopper groove 111, that is, the second end of the stopper 211 protrudes relative to the upper surface of the operating member 112. A blocking hole 311 is provided on the cover plate 31 for the stop portion 211 to extend into, and the inner side wall of the blocking hole 311 in the locking direction forms a second blocking portion 213, and when the stop portion 211 extends into the blocking hole 311, the second blocking portion 213 can be clamped with the stop portion 211, thereby keeping the lock structure 1 in an unlocked state.

[0086] When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the lock structure 1 is in a locked state, manual force is applied to drive the operating member 112 to slide in the unlocking direction so that the operating member 112 extends into the sliding cavity, and at the same time, the operating member 112 drives the stopper 211 to sequentially pass over the second blocking portion 213 and the first blocking portion 212. After the stopper 211 passes over the first blocking portion 212, the second elastic member 214 drives the second end of the stopper 211 to protrude out of the stopper groove 111, and extend into the blocking hole 311 to clamp with the first blocking portion 212. At this time, the lock tongue 113 is pulled out of the locking groove 12, thereby keeping the lock structure 1 in the unlocked state. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are separated, the first blocking portion 212 is pulled out from between the stop portion 211 and the second blocking portion 213. Under the action of the second elastic member 214, the operating member 112 drives the stop portion 211 to slide along the locking direction and causes the stop portion 211 to be clamped with the second blocking portion 213. At this time, the lock tongue 113 is still located outside the locking groove 12, that is, the lock structure 1 remains in the unlocked state. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 are connected and the lock structure 1 remains in the unlocked state, the first blocking portion 212 abuts against the stop portion 211 and causes the stop portion 211 to be misaligned relative to the second blocking portion 213. The stop portion 211 loses the clamping effect of the second blocking portion 213. Under the action of the second elastic member 214, the operating member 112 drives the stop portion 211 to pass over the second blocking portion 213 along the locking direction. At this time, the lock tongue 113 extends into the locking groove 12, thereby switching the lock structure 1 from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0087] The connection assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application can separate the first module 100 and the second module 200 without applying a retaining force to the locking structure 1, which is simple to operate and saves time and effort.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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 is in a locked state and can connect the first module with the second module, and the locking structure is in an unlocked state and allows the first module to be separated from the second module, and the locking structure can automatically remain in the locked state; A retaining structure, comprising a stopper portion movable with the locking structure, a first blocking portion disposed on the first module, and a second blocking portion disposed on the second module; When the stop portion is engaged with the first blocking portion or the second blocking portion, the locking structure remains in an unlocked state.

2. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stop portion is arranged on the second module; when the two modules are separated and the stop portion is engaged with the second blocking portion, the locking structure remains in an unlocked state; when the two modules are connected and the stop portion is engaged with the first blocking portion, the locking structure remains in an unlocked state.

3. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first blocking portion comprises: A blocking member is located on the movement path of the stop portion, and when the stop portion is engaged with the blocking member, the locking structure remains in an unlocked state; The firing member is located on the side of the blocking member facing the locking direction. When the two modules are connected and the locking structure is in the unlocked state, the firing member abuts against the stop portion and causes the stop portion to be misaligned relative to the second blocking portion to allow the locking structure to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state.

4. The connection assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The blocking member is integrally formed with the firing member. The blocking member is located on a holding surface of the first blocking portion facing the unlocking direction, and the firing member is located on a firing surface of the first blocking portion facing the stop portion.

5. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The holding structure further comprises: The second elastic member is located between the stop portion and the locking structure; when the two modules are connected and the locking structure is in an unlocked state, the first blocking portion causes the stop portion to be misaligned relative to the second blocking portion and compresses the second elastic member so that the locking structure drives the stop portion to pass over the second blocking portion along the locking direction, and the locking structure switches from the unlocked state to the locked state.

6. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking structure comprises: A locking groove, provided on the first module; A locking member, movably disposed on the second module and locked with the locking groove, wherein when the locking structure is in a locked state, the locking member interferes with the locking groove, and when the locking structure is in an unlocked state, the locking member does not interfere with the locking groove; The first elastic member is located between the locking member and the second module, and can drive the locking member to interfere with the locking groove, so that the locking structure is automatically maintained in the locked state.

7. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the two modules are connected and the locking structure is in a locked state, the first blocking portion is located on the side of the second blocking portion facing the unlocking direction; when the locking structure drives the stopping portion to move along the unlocking direction, the stopping portion can sequentially pass over the second blocking portion and the first blocking portion.

8. The connection assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking member is a horizontal sliding buckle, and the locking member includes an operating member that can slide horizontally relative to the second module and a locking tongue that is transmission-connected to the operating member; the stop portion is arranged on the operating member, and the locking tongue is located on the side of the stop portion facing the unlocking direction.

9. The connection assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking member is a flip buckle, which includes an operating member that can flip relative to the second module and a locking tongue that is transmission-connected to the operating member; the stopping portion is arranged on the operating member, and the locking tongue is located on the side of the stopping portion facing the unlocking direction.

10. The connection assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that The locking member is an up and down sliding buckle, and the locking member includes an operating member that can slide up and down relative to the second module and a locking tongue that is transmission-connected to the operating member; the stop portion is arranged on the operating member, and the locking tongue is located on the side of the stop portion facing the locking direction.

11. The connection assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that The locking member is provided with a stop groove, the stop portion is movably connected in the stop groove, and a second elastic member is provided between the stop groove and the stop portion and can drive the stop portion to protrude out of the stop groove.

12. A container, characterized in that: The container is connected to another container via a connecting assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. 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 1-11.

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