Retention assembly and device including the same

Abstract

The utility model relates to a holding assembly and a device comprising the same. The retaining assembly comprises a first part used for being connected with a device provided with the retaining assembly, the first part comprises a supporting seat and a driving assembly, and the driving assembly comprises a swing rod piece, an elastic piece and a sliding groove; the driving assembly can drive the supporting seat to move relative to the device, so that the first part extends out of the surface of the device; the second part is used for placing and fixing a held object, and the second part can be detachably connected with the first part in an adsorption manner; wherein the swing rod piece comprises a rod part and a fixed end, the rod part swings around the fixed end, the rod part is connected with the sliding groove through a pin shaft piece, and the pin shaft piece can slide in the direction limited by the sliding groove; the first portion has a first state and a second state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a retaining assembly and an apparatus including the same. Background Art

[0002] As user needs evolve, they are increasingly demanding more diverse uses of space and devices within vehicles. In addition to pre-installed (also known as pre-installed) electronic devices, such as onboard displays, users also have a need to use their own electronic devices for audio and video entertainment.

[0003] However, holding the user's own electronic device will cause fatigue and a poor user experience. In addition, the inventors found that if a holding structure for placing the user's own electronic device is required in a vehicle, when the holding structure is not used, the position of the holding structure needs to be made as little as possible as not to affect the surface visual effect of the device in the vehicle, and it is also necessary to avoid the holding component protruding from the surface of the device in the vehicle, which may lead to potential collisions with the user, especially the safety risk of severe collisions in the event of a collision. Therefore, the holding structure needs to be folded to the inside below the surface of the device when it is not needed. And the switching process between the folded and used states needs to be relatively simple and easy to operate.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a retaining component and a device including the same, which is used to hold a fixed user's electronic device, and when the retaining component is not in use, it does not affect the surface visual effect and safety of the device on which the retaining component is placed, and is convenient for switching between the folded and used states. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present application is to provide a retaining assembly.

[0006] The object of the present application is to provide a device comprising the retaining assembly.

[0007] According to the first aspect of the present application, a holding assembly comprises: a first part for connecting to a device for setting the holding assembly, the first part comprising a support seat, and a driving assembly, the driving assembly comprising a rocker member, an elastic member, and a slide groove; the driving assembly can drive the support seat to move relative to the device so that the first part extends out of the surface of the device; a second part for placing and fixing a held object, the second part can be detachably connected to the first part by adsorption; wherein the rocker member comprises a rod part and a fixed end, the rod part swings around the fixed end, the rod part is connected to the slide groove by a pin shaft, and the pin shaft can move along the slide groove The first part slides in the direction limited by the groove; the first part has a first state and a second state; in the first state, the pin shaft is located at the locking point of the slide groove, and the first part does not extend out of the surface; in the second state, part of the length of the support seat extends out of the surface of the device; when the first part is in the first state, the retaining assembly can be subjected to a pressing force to make the pin shaft disengage from the locking point of the slide groove and move in the first direction, at which time the elastic part accumulates elastic force, and when the pressing force is released, the elastic force is released and drives the pin shaft to move along the slide groove in the second direction to reach the second state, and the second direction is opposite to the first direction.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the retaining assembly, the first portion further comprises a slide rail member, which is a fixed member. During the movement of the support seat relative to the device, the support seat and the slide rail member are in sliding engagement.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the retaining assembly, a rack and pinion assembly is further included, wherein the rack extends in the first direction or the second direction, and the gear is fixed to the slide rail member.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the retaining assembly, the slide groove has a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion connected to the first slide groove portion, the first slide groove portion is an M-shaped member, and the lowest point of the M-shaped member provides the locking point.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the retaining assembly, the second slide groove portion of the slide groove is a Y-shaped member, and the first fork and the second fork of the Y-shaped member are respectively connected to the M-shaped member.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the retaining assembly, the support seat is provided with a receiving groove, the receiving groove receives the elastic member, one end of the elastic member is a fixed end, and the other end is connected to the receiving groove.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the holding assembly, the second part and the held object constitute a detachable unit, and the detachable unit can be connected to or detached from the first part by being integrally mounted therewith.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the holding component, the held object includes a mobile phone or a tablet computer.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present application, a device is installed with the first part of the retaining assembly described in the first aspect.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of the device, the device comprises an interior component or a seat of a vehicle.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present application include but are not limited to, through the setting of the rocker member, elastic member, and slide groove of the driving component and the coordination relationship among the three, especially when in the folded state, the pin shaft member is located at the locking point of the slide groove, and when switching from the folded state to the use state, the user only needs to press the operation, and the retaining component can be subjected to a pressing force so that the pin shaft member disengages from the locking point of the slide groove and moves in the first direction. At this time, the elastic member accumulates elastic force, and when the pressing force is released, the elastic force is released and drives the pin shaft member to move along the slide groove to the position of the use state, so that when the retaining component is not in use, it does not affect the surface visual effect and safety of the device where the retaining component is placed, and it is convenient to switch between the folded and use states. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and other features, properties and advantages of the present application will become more apparent through the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle having a retaining assembly according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of a retaining assembly according to an embodiment.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of a retaining assembly according to an embodiment.

[0022] Reference numerals:

[0023] 10000-Transportation

[0024] 1000-device

[0025] 1001-Interior parts

[0026] 1002-seat

[0027] 1003-Surface of the device

[0028] 100-holding components

[0029] 200-Retained Object

[0030] 300-disassembly unit

[0031] 1-Part 1

[0032] 11-Support seat

[0033] 111-Sidewall

[0034] 12-Fixed seat

[0035] 121-Slide Rail

[0036] 122-end face

[0037] 13-Locking piece

[0038] 131-Body

[0039] 132-Operation Department

[0040] 1320-operating surface

[0041] 133-Stop

[0042] 134-Rotating part

[0043] 14-Elastic parts

[0044] 15-Rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0046] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0048] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and so on should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can also be a mechanical connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] Although the retaining assembly and the device including the same disclosed in the embodiments of the present application are suitable for vehicles, they are not limited to this. For example, they can be applied to other applications of transportation vehicles, such as railway trains, ships, airplanes, etc., and are not limited to transportation vehicles. For example, they can also be applied to fixed places, such as massage chairs, seats in lounges, etc., corresponding to the scenarios where fixed electronic devices are retained for audio and video entertainment. As long as the retaining assembly is used to achieve the effect of not affecting the surface visual effect and safety of the device where the retaining assembly is placed when the retaining assembly is not in use, and the effect of facilitating switching between the folded and used states, the retaining assembly and the device including the same disclosed in the embodiments can be applied.

[0052] The "first direction" and "second direction" described below may refer to the directions shown in the accompanying drawings, that is, they may be, for example Figure 2 The directions shown are vertically upward and vertically downward, but this is not a limitation and the installation direction can be adjusted to a more specific direction.

[0053] refer to Figure 1As shown, the vehicle 10000 is taken as an example, and the first part 1 of the holding assembly 100, which will be described in detail in the following embodiments, can be set in the device 1000 in the vehicle. That is, the first part 1 is a fixed part, fixed to the device 1000, for example, Figure 1 The interior component 1001 shown is shown, and the second portion 2 of the retaining assembly 100 and the retained object 200, such as a tablet computer fixed to the surface of the dashboard, together serve as a detachable disassembly unit 300. This disassembly unit 300 can be connected or disassembled by being integrally mounted to the first portion 1. That is, during installation, the electronic product, serving as the retained object 200, can be first assembled with the second portion 2 to form the disassembly unit 300, and then the disassembly unit 300 can be integrally connected to the first portion 1 via the second portion 2 to achieve integral installation. Similarly, the disassembly process can also be performed by disassembling the second portion 2 from the first portion 1, directly disassembling the disassembly unit 300 from the first portion 1 as a whole, and then disassembling the retained object 200 from the second portion 2. It will be understood that during use, the first and second portions 1 and 2 are generally located on the back of the retained object 200 and are therefore generally not visible in the figure.

[0054] It can be understood that the specific form of the device 1000 is not limited to the dashboard shown in the figure. For example, it can also be the back of the seat 1002 shown in the figure, or other interior parts, such as door panels, center consoles, etc.

[0055] The form of the held object 200 as a self-contained electronic device is not limited to the tablet computer shown in the figure, and may be, for example, a self-contained mobile phone.

[0056] Continue to refer Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the holding assembly 100 includes a first portion 1 and a second portion 2. As described above, the first portion 1 is a fixed portion, and the second portion 2 is generally a detachable movable portion.

[0057] The first part 1 is used to connect to the device 1000 for setting the retaining assembly 100. The first part 1 includes a support seat 11 and a driving assembly. The driving assembly includes a rocker member 12, an elastic member 13, and a slide groove 14. The driving assembly can drive the support seat 11 to move relative to the device 1000, so that the first part 1 extends out of the surface 1003 of the device.

[0058] The second part 2 is used to place and fix a held object 200 , and the second part 2 can be detachably connected to the first part 1 by adsorption.

[0059] The rocker member 12 includes a rod portion 121 and a fixed end 122 . The rod portion 121 swings around the fixed end 122 . The rod portion 121 is connected to the slide slot 14 via a pin member. The pin member can slide along a direction defined by the slide slot 14 .

[0060] The meaning of the rocker member is similar to the general meaning in this field, that is, a rod member that rotates around a fixed end as the rotation center. Its rotation angle can be a non-full-circle rotation as shown in the figure, which makes it easier to design the motion stroke and motion trajectory, but it can be understood that the form of full-circle rotation is not excluded.

[0061] The first portion 1 has a first state and a second state.

[0062] In the first state, i.e., the retracted state, the pin is located at the locking point 140 of the slide 14, and the first portion 1 does not extend beyond the surface 1003. For example, in the case of a seat, the first portion is located within the back surface of the seat back. This prevents the retaining element 1, which is fixed to the seat back, from protruding directly from the seat back surface when the assembly is not in use. This would result in poor visual appearance and the potential safety hazard of bumps or even severe collisions. It should be understood that the term "fixed portion" for the first portion 1 does not imply absolute immovability. Rather, it implies that the first portion 1 will not disengage from the device, as will the second portion 2. Under this premise, displacement of the first portion 1 relative to the device 1000 is permitted.

[0063] In the second state, a partial length of the support base 11 extends out of the surface 1003 of the device, ie, the use state, at which time the first part 1 is generally connected to the second part 2 and the object 200 to be held as a whole.

[0064] When the first part 1 is in the first state, the retaining assembly 100 can be subjected to a pressing force so that the pin shaft member disengages from the locking point 140 of the slide groove 14 and moves in the first direction. At this time, the elastic member 13 accumulates elastic force. When the pressing force is released, the elastic force is released and drives the pin shaft member to move along the slide groove 14 in the second direction to reach the second state. The second direction is opposite to the first direction.

[0065] The beneficial effect of this is that, through the arrangement of the rocker member 12, the elastic member 13, and the slide 14 of the driving assembly and the coordination between the three, especially when the pin is located at the locking point 140 of the slide 14 in the folded state, the user only needs to press the operation when switching from the folded state to the use state, and the retaining assembly 100 can be subjected to a pressing force so that the pin is disengaged from the locking point 140 of the slide 14 and moves in the first direction. At this time, the elastic member 13 accumulates elastic force. When the pressing force is released, the elastic force is released and drives the pin to move along the slide 14 to the position of the use state. This ensures that when the retaining assembly is not in use, the surface visual effect and safety of the device in which the retaining assembly is placed are not affected, and the switching between the folded and use states is facilitated. In addition, the user experience and safety of the device including the retaining assembly are also improved.

[0066] Continue to refer Figure 2 as well as Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the first portion 1 may further include a slide rail 15, which is a fixed member. When the support base 11 moves relative to the device 1000, the support base 11 slides with the slide rail 15. This makes the movement of the support base 11 smoother, and the slide rail 15 can be set within the limited space of the support base 11, so that the structure of the assembly remains compact.

[0067] Continue to refer Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the retaining assembly 100 further includes a rack and pinion assembly, wherein the rack 161 extends in the first direction or the second direction, and the gear 162 is fixed to the slide rail member 15. Unlike the general drive-transmission function of the rack and pinion, as described above, the driving force provided by the drive assembly is a spring force. The rack and pinion here serve as a buffer to prevent the support base 11 from being ejected too quickly due to excessive release of the spring force. At the same time, it also provides a guiding function, ensuring that the movement of the support base 11 strictly follows the first direction or the second direction, thereby ensuring movement efficiency.

[0068] Continue to refer Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the specific structure of the slide groove 14 can be that the slide groove 14 has a first slide groove portion 141 and a second slide groove portion 142 connected to the first slide groove portion 141. The first slide groove portion 141 is an M-shaped member, and the lowest point of the M-shaped member provides a locking point 140. It should be understood that the M-shaped member here is only used to illustrate a structure with the lowest point as the locking point, and does not need to be strictly symmetrical on both sides of the locking point, and this is not a limitation.

[0069] Continue to refer Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the second chute portion 142 of the chute 14 can be a Y-shaped member, with the first fork 1421 and the second fork 1422 of the Y-shaped member respectively connected to the M-shaped member. It should be understood that the Y-shaped member here only refers to a structure with bifurcated connections and convergences, and it is not necessary that the bifurcations on both sides are strictly equal in length and symmetrical. For example, the Y-shaped structure here can be called a V-shaped structure, and this is not limiting.

[0070] Continue to refer Figure 3 As shown, the support seat 11 is provided with a receiving groove 17, which receives the elastic member 13. One end of the elastic member is a fixed end, and the other end is connected to the receiving groove 17. In this way, the elastic member 13 can be protected and limited, ensuring that the moving direction of the elastic member 13 is along the first direction and the second direction, thereby ensuring the driving efficiency of the elastic force.

[0071] In summary, the beneficial effects of the retaining assembly and the device including the same according to the above embodiment include but are not limited to:

[0072] By configuring the rocker member 12, the elastic member 13, and the slide 14 of the drive assembly and their coordination, especially when the pin is located at the locking point 140 of the slide 14 in the folded state, the user only needs to press the pin when switching from the folded state to the use state. The retaining assembly 100 can be subjected to a pressing force to cause the pin to disengage from the locking point 140 of the slide 14 and move in the first direction. At this time, the elastic member 13 accumulates elastic force. When the pressing force is released, the elastic force is released and drives the pin to move along the slide 14 to the position of the use state. This ensures that when the retaining assembly is not in use, the surface visual effect and safety of the device in which the retaining assembly is placed are not affected, and the switching between the folded and use states is facilitated. In addition, the user experience and safety of the device including the retaining assembly are also improved.

[0073] Although the present application is disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, this is not intended to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art may make possible changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent variations, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present application without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present application shall fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A retaining assembly (100), characterized in that: include: A first part (1) is used to connect to a device (1000) for setting the holding assembly (100), the first part (1) comprising a support seat (11) and a driving assembly, the driving assembly comprising a rocker member (12), an elastic member (13), and a slide groove (14); the driving assembly is capable of driving the support seat (11) to move relative to the device (1000), so that the first part (1) extends out of a surface (1003) of the device; a second part (2) for placing and fixing a held object (200), wherein the second part (2) can be detachably connected to the first part (1) by adsorption; The swing member (12) comprises a rod portion (121) and a fixed end (122), the rod portion (121) swings around the fixed end (122), the rod portion (121) is connected to the slide groove (14) via a pin shaft, and the pin shaft can slide along the direction defined by the slide groove (14); The first portion (1) has a first state and a second state; In the first state, the pin is located at the locking point (140) of the slide groove (14), and the first portion (1) does not extend beyond the surface (1003); In the second state, part of the length of the support seat (11) extends beyond the surface (1003) of the device; When the first part (1) is in the first state, the retaining assembly (100) can be subjected to a pressing force so that the pin shaft member disengages from the locking point (140) of the slide groove (14) and moves in the first direction. At this time, the elastic member (13) accumulates elastic force. When the pressing force is released, the elastic force is released and drives the pin shaft member to move along the slide groove (14) in the second direction to reach the second state. The second direction is opposite to the first direction.

2. The holding assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first part (1) further includes a slide rail member (15), which is a fixed member. When the support seat (11) moves relative to the device (1000), the support seat (11) and the slide rail member (15) are in sliding cooperation.

3. The holding assembly (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that It also includes a gear rack assembly, wherein the extension direction of the rack (161) is the first direction or the second direction, and the gear (162) is fixed to the slide rail member (15).

4. The holding assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The slide groove (14) has a first slide groove portion (141) and a second slide groove portion (142) connected to the first slide groove portion (141), the first slide groove portion (141) is an M-shaped part, and the lowest point of the M-shaped part provides the locking point (140).

5. The holding assembly (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that The second slide groove portion (142) of the slide groove (14) is a Y-shaped piece, and the first fork (1421) and the second fork (1422) of the Y-shaped piece are respectively connected to the M-shaped piece.

6. The holding assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The support seat (11) is provided with a receiving groove (17), and the receiving groove (17) receives the elastic member (13). One end of the elastic member is a fixed end, and the other end is connected to the receiving groove (17).

7. The holding assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The second part (2) and the held object (200) form a disassembly unit (300), and the disassembly unit (300) can be integrally connected to or assembled with the first part (1).

8. The holding assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The held object (200) includes a mobile phone and a tablet computer.

9. A device (1000), characterized in that The device (1000) is equipped with a first part (1) of a holding assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The device (1000) according to claim 9, characterized in that The device (1000) comprises an interior component (1001) and a seat (1002) of a vehicle.

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