Panel assembly for electronic device and electronic device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a panel assembly for an electronic device and the electronic device, and the panel assembly comprises a mounting seat which is used for being coupled to an external power supply and comprises a containing part, a first limiting part which is arranged on the side wall of the containing part, and an elastic piece which is used for being electrically coupled with the external power supply; the functional module is detachably coupled to the interior of the containing part and comprises a second limiting part and a functional part used for supplying power to an external device, the functional module can be operated to rotate around the axis of the functional module between an unlocking position and a locking position, and in the unlocking position, the functional part can rotate around the axis of the functional module; and at the locking position, the first limiting part is coupled to the second limiting part, and the functional part is electrically connected with the elastic piece. Therefore, the functional module can be replaced to meet the requirements of the external electronic equipment, so that the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Example embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of home appliances, and more particularly, to a panel assembly for an electronic device and the electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology and the continuous upgrading of electronic devices, the demand for charging is also increasing. This may cause existing sockets to be unable to meet the requirements of new devices, thus causing some usage problems for users. Utility Model Content

[0003] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a panel assembly for an electronic device and an electronic device, so as to at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems and / or other potential problems existing in traditional electronic devices.

[0004] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a panel assembly for an electronic device is provided. The panel assembly includes: a mounting base for coupling to an external power source, comprising a receiving portion, a first retaining portion arranged on a side wall of the receiving portion, and a spring for electrically coupling to the external power source; and a functional module detachably coupled to the receiving portion, comprising a second retaining portion and a functional portion for supplying power to an external device. The functional module is operable to rotate about its axis between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the first retaining portion is decoupled from the second retaining portion to allow the functional module to be removed from the mounting base in an axial direction. In the locked position, the first retaining portion is coupled to the second retaining portion, and the functional portion is electrically connected to the spring.

[0005] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the unlocked position, the first limiting portion of the mounting seat is decoupled from the second limiting portion of the functional module to allow the functional module to be removed from the mounting seat in the axial direction. In the locked position, the first limiting portion of the mounting seat is coupled to the second limiting portion of the functional module, and the functional portion is electrically connected to the spring. The panel assembly can replace different functional modules according to the needs of the electronic device to achieve different functions, specifically flexibility, scalability, economy, and sustainability. Other benefits will be described below in conjunction with the corresponding embodiments.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first limiting portion includes at least one first limiting platform protruding from a side wall of the accommodating portion, and the second limiting portion includes at least one first limiting groove suitable for the first limiting platform to slide therein.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first limit groove is L-shaped and includes an assembly segment extending in an axial direction and a locking segment extending in a circumferential direction, wherein the locking segment is arranged to allow the functional module to rotate from an unlocked position along a first direction to a locked position, and to allow the functional module to rotate from the locked position along a second direction opposite to the first direction to an unlocked position.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first limiting portion further includes: at least one second limiting platform, and the second limiting portion further includes at least one stop portion, which is suitable for coupling with the second limiting platform to prevent the functional module in the locked position from rotating along the second direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the stop portion is capable of radially expanding and contracting, and is arranged to be compressed in the radial direction by the second limit platform during the movement of the functional module in the first direction, and to pop outward in the radial direction after crossing the second limit platform and the functional module moves to the locked position.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second limiting portion further includes a pressing portion coupled to the stopping portion and adapted to be pressed to compress the stopping portion in a radial direction, thereby allowing the functional module in the locked position to rotate in the second direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the functional module includes: a body; and a plurality of conductive sheets, the plurality of conductive sheets being arranged on the body and coupled to the functional part, the plurality of conductive sheets being suitable for rotating with the body during rotation of the functional module, and being electrically coupled with the spring sheet when the functional module is in a locked position.

[0012] In some embodiments, the functional module further includes: a plurality of protective sheets, which are arranged on the main body and located on the side of the conductive sheet away from the main body in the axial direction, and are arranged to be aligned with the conductive sheet in the axial direction to protect the conductive sheet when the functional module is in the unlocked position, wherein the plurality of protective sheets are suitable for rotating relative to the main body during rotation of the functional module.

[0013] In some embodiments, the mounting base includes: a protective cover that is detachably arranged at the bottom end of the accommodating portion and includes an operating hole that is aligned with the multiple protective sheets in the axial direction for the conductive sheet to pass through, and the operating hole is arranged to stop the multiple protective sheets during the rotation of the functional module so that the multiple protective sheets rotate relative to the body.

[0014] In some embodiments, the elastic sheet is fixed on the bottom wall of the receiving portion and is located between the bottom wall and the protective cover.

[0015] In some embodiments, the functional portion of the functional module includes a functional socket electrically connected to the elastic sheet and arranged at one end of the functional module in the axial direction, and the functional socket is suitable for insertion of an external device.

[0016] In some embodiments, the number of the plurality of conductive sheets is 3, and the conductive sheets are evenly distributed along the circumference.

[0017] In a second aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a base disposed in a wall; a panel assembly according to the first aspect, wherein the mounting base of the panel assembly is detachably mounted in the base; and a cover plate detachably mounted on the base and adapted to partially cover the panel assembly.

[0018] It should be understood that the content described in this summary section is not intended to limit the key features or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and other features, advantages and aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of an electronic device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 shows a schematic perspective structural diagram of a panel assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 and Figure 5 shows a schematic structural diagram of a mounting base according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 6 and Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the structure of functional modules according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of assembling a conductive sheet and a spring according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following describes embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although certain embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "including" and similar terms should be understood as open inclusion, that is, "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "based at least in part on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "some embodiments" should be understood as "at least some embodiments". Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below. The terms "first", "second", etc. may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below.

[0028] As briefly mentioned above, sockets are an essential electronic component in our daily lives. As the battery capacity of electronic devices such as mobile phones continues to grow, users' demands for charging speeds are also increasing. Because power and charging speeds cannot keep up with the changing charging needs of external electronic devices, use becomes very difficult. To meet charging and usage requirements, users often need to replace the entire socket, resulting in a large amount of electronic waste. Furthermore, replacing the entire socket often requires professional assistance, which affects the user experience and increases time and financial costs.

[0029] In order to solve or at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems or other potential problems of the socket of the traditional solution, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a panel assembly for electronic devices and an electronic device solution. According to the solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, a functional module with a socket function, for example, is detachably arranged in a mounting seat, and the user can complete the assembly and disassembly of the functional module by rotating the functional module as needed. Specifically, in order to remove the functional module that needs to be replaced, the user only needs to operate the functional module, and the first limiting portion of the mounting seat is decoupled from the second limiting portion of the functional module to allow the functional module to be moved out of the mounting seat in the axial direction, so that the functional module is unlocked from the mounting seat and allowed to be removed by the user. When installing a new functional module, the user only needs to operate the new functional module so that the first limiting portion of the mounting seat is coupled to the second limiting portion of the functional module, and the functional portion is electrically connected to the spring, so that the functional module is locked in the mounting seat to complete the assembly.

[0030] In this way, the panel assembly with replaceable functional modules can be replaced with different functional modules according to the needs of the external electronic device to achieve different functions, making it flexible and scalable. In addition, the functional modules can be customized according to the usage environment of the external electronic device. In this way, users can also more conveniently replace the functional modules themselves, thereby allowing users to replace the required functional modules as needed. In addition, the panel assembly with replaceable functional modules can reduce the need to replace the entire socket because the power supply power and charging speed cannot keep up with the changes in the charging needs of the external electronic device, thereby reducing the generation of electronic waste and being sustainable.

[0031] The following will be combined Figures 1 to 8 To describe the example structure and installation process of the panel assembly 110 of the electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a socket. That is, in some embodiments, the functional modules of the electronic device 100 may include, for example, a universal serial bus (USB) interface used by weak current devices and a 2-hole or 3-hole jack used by mains power devices (the USB interface or the mains power jack is also referred to as a functional part hereinafter). In some alternative embodiments, the electronic device 100 may also include a switch. In this case, the button of the switch can be considered as a functional part hereinafter. The concept of the present disclosure will be mainly described below by taking the electronic device 100 as a socket as an example. It should be understood that the case where the electronic device 100 is other components is similar and will not be described separately below.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the electronic device 100 includes a base 130 disposed on a wall, a cover 120 detachably mounted on the base 130, and a panel assembly 110 detachably mounted within the base 130. The cover 120 can at least partially cover the panel assembly 110. For a socket, the panel assembly 110 can provide a functional socket (also referred to as a functional portion, such as the aforementioned USB port and / or mains socket) for connecting a load (such as an external electronic device) to a power source.

[0033] In some embodiments, the functional portion of the functional module 112 includes a functional socket 1121 electrically connected to the shrapnel 1115. The functional socket 1121 is arranged at one end of the functional module 112 in the axial direction A for insertion of an external device. For example, in some embodiments, the functional socket 1121 may include power sockets such as a USB interface, a mains socket, etc. described above. The USB interface mentioned here may include but is not limited to a standard USB interface (including Type-A and Type-B), a Mini USB interface, a Micro USB interface, a USB Type-C interface, etc. Of course, it should be understood that the USB interface mentioned here is only an example of a functional portion and is not intended to be within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the functional socket may also include any other appropriate strong or weak current interface in addition to the USB interface. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the functional socket may also include a signal socket, such as a network cable socket, a coaxial cable socket, and the like.

[0034] Some sockets may also include an on / off switch. The following description will primarily focus on the concept of a USB socket. It should be understood that similar concepts apply to other two- or three-hole sockets used for mains-powered devices, and will not be discussed separately. For ease of description, the USB socket in the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a panel assembly 110, which will be further described below.

[0035] As mentioned above, cover plate 120 is arranged to partially cover panel assembly 110. Typically, cover plate 120 is made of an insulating material and provides an additional safety barrier during normal use, adding visual appeal to the overall structure while ensuring user safety and comfort. Openings 1201 are provided on cover plate 120 at locations corresponding to the functional sockets of panel assembly 110, allowing users to conveniently connect devices or appliances to a power source via panel assembly 110. In this way, panel assembly 110 allows users to easily insert a plug or connector and ensure a stable and reliable electrical connection.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the panel assembly 110 of the electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure generally includes a mounting base 111 and a functional module 112. The mounting base 111 is coupled to an external power source, and the functional module 112 can be coupled to the mounting base 111 in a lockable and unlocked manner, so that it is convenient for installation or removal, which will be further explained below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. For example, different functional modules 112 can meet the needs of electronic devices with different charging voltages and currents. In this way, the functional module 112 in the mounting base 111 can be replaced according to the charging requirements of the external electronic device to meet the charging requirements of the external electronic device and meet the user's requirements for charging speed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0037] Furthermore, if Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the mounting base 111 includes a receiving portion 1111, a first limiting portion 1112, and a spring clip 1115. The first limiting portion 1112 is arranged on a side wall of the receiving portion 1111. The spring clip 1115 is fixed to the bottom wall of the receiving portion 1111. In some embodiments, the spring clip 1115 may be located on a side of the mounting base 111 away from the functional module. The spring clip 1115 is coupled to an external power source. In this way, the external power source can provide power to the external electronic device through the spring clip 1115 of the panel assembly 110. For example, the mounting base 111 may be square in shape, with mounting holes 1114 arranged near its edges. The mounting base 111 can be secured to the base 130 using fasteners passing through the mounting holes 1114. The receiving portion 1111 having side walls and a bottom wall is formed in the center of the mounting base 111. The receiving portion 1111 may also be square in shape. Of course, the shape of the receiving portion 1111 may also be circular, which is not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the mounting base 111 further includes a protective cover 1116. The protective cover 1116 can be detachably disposed at the bottom end of the receiving portion 1111, for example, to form a sandwich with the bottom wall of the receiving portion 1111. The spring clip 1115 is located within this sandwich. The protective cover 1116 is provided with an operating hole 11161 for allowing the conductive sheet 1128 and the protective sheet 1127 coupled to the functional module 112 to pass through the operating hole 11161, thereby enabling the conductive sheet 1128 to couple to the spring clip 1115.

[0038] In some embodiments, the spring clip 1115 is located between the bottom wall of the receiving portion 1111 and the protective cover 1116. The spring clip 1115 can be a conductive clip comprising a first piece and a second piece. The gap between the first and second pieces of the conductive clip is smaller than the thickness of the conductive sheet 1128, and the conductive sheet 1128 is elastically deformable, thereby allowing the conductive sheet 1128 to maintain close contact with the first and second pieces when coupled therebetween, thereby preventing poor contact between the spring clip 1115 and the conductive sheet 1128.

[0039] Further, if Figures 6 to 8As shown, the functional module 112 includes a second limiting portion 1122 and a functional portion. When replacing the functional module 112, the user can operate the functional module 112 to rotate the functional module 112 around its own axis between the unlocked position and the locked position. When the functional module 112 is locked in the mounting base 111, the functional portion is coupled to the spring piece 1115 of the mounting base 111 to thereby allow power to be supplied to the external device (i.e., the external electronic device described above). When installing the functional module 112, the user only needs to place the functional module 112 into the accommodating portion 1111 of the mounting base 111 along the axial direction A, and then rotate the functional module 112 counterclockwise around its own axis (i.e., the first direction C described below), thereby coupling the first limiting portion 1112 to the second limiting portion 1122, and the functional portion is electrically connected to the spring piece 1115, so as to achieve the locking of the functional module 112 in the mounting base 111.

[0040] On the contrary, when it is necessary to remove the functional module 112 from the mounting base 111, the user only needs to rotate the functional module 112 clockwise around its own axis (i.e., the second direction D described below. In order to ensure safety, this step also requires the additional operations mentioned below) to decouple the first limiting portion 1112 from the second limiting portion 1122, and the functional portion and the spring 1115 are also disconnected to allow the functional module 112 to be moved out of the mounting base 111 along the axial direction A, completing the unlocking and removal process. In this way, the user can more conveniently replace the functional module 112 to meet the needs of different application scenarios. It should be noted here that, as shown in the figure, the first direction C in the embodiment of the present disclosure is the rotation direction when the functional module 112 is locked with the mounting base 111, and the second direction D is the rotation direction when the functional module 112 is unlocked with the mounting base 111.

[0041] In some embodiments, the functional module 112 includes a body, a plurality of conductive sheets 1128, and a plurality of protective sheets 1127. The plurality of conductive sheets 1128 are disposed at the bottom end of the body and coupled to the functional portion. The plurality of conductive sheets 1128 rotate with the body during rotation of the functional module 112 and are electrically coupled to the spring sheet 1115 when the functional module 112 is in the locked position. A second retaining portion 1122 is disposed on a side wall of the body. When the functional module 112 is within the accommodating portion 1111, the first retaining portion 1112 is retained within the second retaining portion 1122. The plurality of protective sheets 1127 are rotatably attached to the body and are located on the side of the conductive sheet 1128 that is away from the body in the axial direction A. The protective sheets 1127 are rotatable relative to the body, as described further below. When the functional module 112 is in the unlocked position, the protective sheets 1127 are aligned with the conductive sheets 1128 in the axial direction A to protect the conductive sheets 1128.

[0042] When the functional module 112 moves in the axial direction A, the conductive sheet 1128 and protective sheet 1127 pass through the operating hole 11161 in the protective cover 1116 and move between the protective cover 1116 of the mounting base 111 and the bottom wall of the accommodating portion 1111. During the rotation of the functional module 112, the protective sheets 1127 are blocked by the sidewalls of the operating hole 11161 and cannot rotate. At the same time, the conductive sheet 1128 is not restricted by the operating hole 11161 and can rotate with the body and electrically couple with the spring sheet 1115.

[0043] Similarly, when the functional module 112 needs to be removed from the housing 1111, during the rotation of the functional module 112, the multiple protective sheets 1127 are restricted by the sidewalls of the operating hole 11161 and cannot rotate. Simultaneously, the conductive sheet 1128, unrestricted by the operating hole 11161, can rotate with the main body and decouple from the spring sheet 1115, returning to the same position as the protective sheet 1127. This allows the protective sheet 1127 to protect the conductive sheet 1128 and allows the functional module 112 to be removed from the housing 1111 along the axial direction A, avoiding damage to the conductive sheet 1128. For example, the number of the multiple conductive sheets 1128 and the number of the multiple protective sheets 1127 are the same and are evenly distributed along the circumference B of the functional module 112. For example, in some embodiments, the number of the multiple conductive sheets 1128 and the number of the multiple protective sheets 1127 can each be three, corresponding to, for example, the live wire, neutral wire, and ground wire, respectively. Accordingly, the number of spring sheets can also be three. Of course, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, there is no specific limitation on the number of conductive sheets 1128 and protective sheets 1127 .

[0044] In some embodiments, refer back to Figure 4 and Figure 5As mentioned above, the first limiting portion 1112 includes at least one first limiting platform 11121 and at least one second limiting platform 11122. The first limiting platform 11121 protrudes from the side wall of the accommodating portion 1111 and is located at the edge of the opening of the accommodating portion 1111. For example, the side wall of the accommodating portion 1111 can be protrudingly arranged with two pairs of first limiting platforms 11121, which are arranged relatively on the side wall of the accommodating portion 1111. The height position of at least one first limiting platform 11121 in the accommodating portion 1111 can be the same or different, and this is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The side wall of the accommodating portion 1111 can be protrudingly arranged with two second limiting platforms 11122, which are arranged relatively on the side wall of the accommodating portion 1111 and are arranged adjacent to the first limiting platform 11121. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of the first limiting platform 11121 and the second limiting platform 11122 can be arranged according to actual needs, and this is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, at least one first limiting platform 11121 can be distributed on the side wall of the receiving portion 1111 in a circular structure around the axis of the receiving portion 1111. In this way, the functional module 112 can be more easily rotatably installed in the receiving portion 1111.

[0045] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 As mentioned above, the second limiting portion 1122 includes at least one first limiting groove, at least one stop portion 1123, and a pressing portion 1124. The first limiting platform 11121 slides along the first limiting groove to allow the functional module 112 to enter the receiving portion 1111 along the axial direction A and rotate along the first direction C.

[0046] To this end, in some embodiments, the first limiting groove is L-shaped. The L-shaped groove includes an assembly segment 11221 extending along the axial direction A and a locking segment 11222 extending along the circumferential direction B. When the first limiting platform 11121 is limited to the locking segment 11222, the functional module 112 can be rotated from the unlocked position along the first direction C to the locked position, and the functional module 112 can be rotated from the locked position along the second direction D opposite to the first direction C to the unlocked position. When the first limiting platform 11121 is limited to the assembly segment 11221, the functional module 112 can accurately enter the accommodating portion 1111 of the mounting seat 111 or be removed from the mounting seat 111.

[0047] The stopper 1123 is coupled to the second limiting platform 11122 to prevent the functional module 112 in the locked position from rotating in the second direction D. The pressing portion 1124 is coupled to the stopper 1123. When the pressing portion 1124 is pressed, the stopper 1123 is compressed radially, thereby allowing the functional module 112 in the locked position to rotate in the second direction D, completing the unlocking action and allowing the functional module 112 to disengage from the receiving portion 1111 of the mounting seat 111.

[0048] In some embodiments, the stopper 1123 is arranged to be compressed in the radial direction by the second limit platform 11122 during the movement of the functional module 112 in the first direction C. The stopper 1123 then pops outward in the radial direction after crossing the second limit platform 11122 and moving the functional module 112 to the locked position. For example, the stopper 1123 can be configured as an angled structure, where the height of the stopper 1123 along the first direction C gradually decreases until it is flush with the side wall of the body of the functional module 112. In this way, during the process of locking the functional module 112 with the mounting base 111, the functional module 112 can be rotated in the first direction C and gradually compressed by the second limit platform 11122, thereby reducing rotational resistance and facilitating installation.

[0049] In order to more clearly understand the assembly of the electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 The following describes an example process for replacing a functional module 112 in the panel assembly 110 of the electronic device 100. To replace the functional module 112, first remove the socket cover 120 to visually access the panel assembly 110. To replace the functional module 112, the user can press the pressing portion 1124 of the functional module 112, causing the stopper 1123 to retract into the body of the functional module 112. This releases the restriction imposed by the second limiting platform 11122 on the rotation of the functional module 112 in the second direction D. In this case, the user can manipulate the functional module 112 to rotate it in the second direction D, causing the first limiting platform 11121 to slide within the locking section 11222 of the first limiting slot of the functional module 112 until the first limiting platform 11121 reaches the assembly section 11221 of the first limiting slot. At this point, the functional module 112 stops rotating in the second direction D. Simultaneously, the conductive sheet 1128 returns to a position aligned with the protective sheet 1127 in the axial direction A. Furthermore, the functional module 112 can be taken out along the axial direction A, so that the first limiting platform 11121 slides in the assembly section 11221 of the first limiting groove, ensuring the removal direction and avoiding collision between the functional module 112 and the mounting seat 111.

[0050] When installing a new functional module 112, the first limiting platform 11121 is positioned within the assembly section 11221 of the first limiting slot. The functional module 112 is then moved along the axial direction A into the receiving portion 1111 of the mounting base 111, allowing the protective sheet 1127 and the conductive sheet 1128 to pass through the operating hole 11161. Simultaneously, the first limiting platform 11121 reaches the locking section 11222 of the first limiting slot. The user can then rotate the functional module 112 in the first direction C, causing the first limiting platform 11121 to slide within the locking section 11222. During this process, the protective sheet 1127 is restrained by the walls of the operating hole 11161 and cannot rotate, while the conductive sheet 1128 rotates along with the main body to a locked position, coupling the conductive sheet 1128 with the spring 1115. At this point, the first limiting platform 11121 also rotates to the end of the locking section 11222, away from the assembly section 11221, preventing the functional module 112 from further rotation in the first direction C. Furthermore, while the functional module 112 is moving in the first direction C, the stopper 1123 is radially compressed by the second limit platform 11122. After crossing the second limit platform 11122, the stopper 1123 springs out radially when the functional module 112 reaches the locked position. As a result, the functional module 112 can no longer rotate in the second direction D, and the functional module 112 is locked in the accommodating portion 1111. In this way, when the socket does not meet the actual application scenario, the user can simply and quickly replace the functional module 112 without having to replace the entire socket to meet the actual application scenario.

[0051] While various implementations of the present disclosure have been described above, the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative, not exhaustive, and not limited to the disclosed implementations. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described implementations. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the implementations, their practical applications, or improvements to existing technologies, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the various implementations disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A panel assembly for an electronic device, characterized in that: include: A mounting base (111) is used for coupling to an external power source, and comprises a receiving portion (1111), a first limiting portion (1112) arranged on a side wall of the receiving portion (1111), and a spring (1115) for electrically coupling to the external power source; and A functional module (112) is detachably coupled to the accommodating portion (1111) and comprises a second limiting portion (1122) and a functional portion for supplying power to an external device. The functional module (112) is operable to rotate around its own axis between an unlocked position and a locked position. Wherein, in the unlocking position, the first limiting portion (1112) is decoupled from the second limiting portion (1122) to allow the functional module (112) to be moved out of the mounting seat (111) along the axial direction (A); in the locking position, the first limiting portion (1112) is coupled to the second limiting portion (1122), and the functional portion is electrically connected to the spring (1115).

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The first limiting portion (1112) includes at least one first limiting platform (11121) protruding from the side wall of the accommodating portion (1111), and The second limiting portion (1122) includes at least one first limiting groove suitable for the first limiting platform (11121) to slide therein.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The first limiting groove is L-shaped and includes an assembly section (11221) extending along the axial direction (A) and a locking section (11222) extending along the circumferential direction (B). The locking section (11222) is arranged to allow the functional module (112) to rotate from the unlocked position along a first direction (C) to the locked position, and to allow the functional module (112) to rotate from the locked position along a second direction (D) opposite to the first direction (C) to the unlocked position.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The first limiting portion (1112) further includes: at least one second limiting platform (11122), and The second limiting portion (1122) further includes at least one stopping portion (1123), and the stopping portion (1123) is suitable for coupling with the second limiting platform (11122) to prevent the functional module (112) in the locking position from rotating along the second direction (D).

5. The panel assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The stop portion (1123) is capable of radial expansion and contraction, and is arranged to be compressed in the radial direction by the second limit platform (11122) during the movement of the functional module (112) along the first direction (C), and to pop outward in the radial direction after crossing the second limit platform (11122) and the functional module (112) moves to the locking position.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The second limiting portion (1122) further includes: The pressing portion (1124) is coupled to the stop portion (1123) and is adapted to be pressed to compress the stop portion (1123) along the radial direction, thereby allowing the functional module (112) in the locking position to rotate along the second direction (D).

7. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The functional module (112) includes: ontology; and A plurality of conductive sheets (1128) are provided on the body and coupled to the functional portion, the plurality of conductive sheets (1128) being adapted to rotate along with the body during rotation of the functional module (112) and electrically coupled with the spring sheet (1115) when the functional module (112) is in the locked position.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The functional module (112) further includes: A plurality of protective sheets (1127) are arranged on the body and located on a side of the conductive sheet (1128) away from the body in the axial direction (A), and are arranged to be aligned with the conductive sheet (1128) in the axial direction (A) when the functional module (112) is in the unlocked position to protect the conductive sheet (1128), wherein the plurality of protective sheets (1127) are suitable for rotating relative to the body during rotation of the functional module (112).

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The mounting seat (111) comprises: A protective cover (1116) is detachably arranged at the bottom end of the accommodating portion (1111) and includes an operating hole (11161), wherein the operating hole (11161) is aligned with the plurality of protective sheets (1127) in the axial direction (A) for the conductive sheet (1128) to pass through, and the operating hole (11161) is arranged to stop the plurality of protective sheets (1127) during the rotation of the functional module (112) so that the plurality of protective sheets (1127) rotate relative to the body.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 9, wherein: The elastic sheet (1115) is fixed on the bottom wall of the accommodating portion (1111) and is located between the bottom wall and the protective cover (1116).

11. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, 8 and 9, characterized in that: The functional part of the functional module (112) includes a functional socket (1121) electrically connected to the spring (1115), which is arranged at one end of the functional module (112) in the axial direction (A), and the functional socket (1121) is suitable for inserting the external device.

12. The panel assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The number of the plurality of conductive sheets (1128) is 3 and they are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction (B).

13. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: a base (130) disposed in the wall; The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the mounting seat (111) of the panel assembly is detachably mounted in the base (130); and The cover plate (120) is detachably mounted on the base (130) and is suitable for partially covering the panel assembly.

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