Mounting assembly and electronic assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides an installation assembly and an electronic assembly. The mounting assembly is used for fixing an expansion card to a mainboard and comprises a first locking piece and at least one buckling convex part. The first locking piece is used for being fixed on the mainboard. The at least one buckling convex part is connected to the first locking piece and comprises a buckling position and a releasing position through an elastic mechanism; when the at least one buckling convex part is located at the buckling position, the at least one buckling convex part is used for positioning the expansion card. When the at least one buckling convex part is located at the releasing position, the at least one buckling convex part is used for releasing the positioning of the expansion card.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an installation component and an electronic component, and more particularly to an installation component for installing an expansion card and an electronic component containing the expansion card. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, motherboards have connectors for expansion cards. Furthermore, to securely mount the expansion card to the motherboard, clips are typically used to hold the end of the expansion card away from the connector.

[0003] However, traditional clips require rotating the clip first, and then using your fingers to find the appropriate spot to pry the expansion card out of the clip's position before releasing it. In other words, traditional clips used to mount expansion cards to the motherboard present a problem in releasing the expansion card. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an installation component and an electronic component, including a snap-fit ​​protrusion having a snap-fit ​​position and a release position through an elastic mechanism, so that the expansion card can be easily disengaged from the positioning of the snap-fit ​​protrusion.

[0005] An embodiment of this utility model discloses an installation component for securing an expansion card to a motherboard and includes a first locking fastener and at least one latching protrusion. The first locking fastener is used to secure the expansion card to the motherboard. The at least one latching protrusion is connected to the first locking fastener and includes a latching position and a release position through an elastic mechanism. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the latching position, it positions the expansion card. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the release position, it releases the positioning of the expansion card.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first locking device includes a first head and a first body that are connected to each other. The diameter of the first head is larger than the diameter of the first body. At least one snap-fit ​​protrusion is connected to the first head, and the first body is used to fix it to the main board.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a mounting post that protrudes from the side of the first head away from the first body, and the diameter of the mounting post is smaller than the diameter of the first head.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes at least one spring arm, which protrudes from the side of the mounting post away from the first head, and at least one latching protrusion is a protrusion that protrudes from the end of the at least one spring arm away from the mounting post. The at least one latching protrusion includes the latching position and the release position by the elasticity of the at least one spring arm. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the latching position, the at least one latching protrusion and the at least one spring arm are used to position the expansion card. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the release position, the at least one latching protrusion and the at least one spring arm are used to release the positioning of the expansion card.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there are multiple spring arms and multiple buckle protrusions, with the multiple buckle protrusions located on multiple spring arms respectively, and the multiple spring arms arranged along the circumferential direction of the mounting post.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a rotating member is further included. The rotating member includes a mounting cylinder and an operating protrusion. The mounting cylinder includes a flat section that forms a set space and at least one pushing section. The mounting post passes through the set space and the mounting cylinder is rotatably disposed on the mounting post. The at least one pushing section has a pushing slope. The operating protrusion protrudes from the at least one pushing section. When the mounting cylinder rotates relative to the mounting post, the pushing slope is used to push against the expansion card, causing the at least one latching protrusion to move from the latching position to the release position.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the number of at least one pushing section is two, the flat section and the two pushing sections together form the sleeve space, and the operating protrusion protrudes from the two pushing sections and is located at the connection of the two pushing sections.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a second locking device, which includes a second head and a second body connected to each other. The diameter of the second head is larger than the diameter of the second body, and the end of the second body away from the second head is screwed onto the mounting post.

[0013] Another embodiment of this utility model discloses an electronic component comprising a motherboard, an expansion card, and a mounting assembly. The expansion card is electrically connected to the motherboard. The mounting assembly includes a first locking fastener and at least one latching protrusion. The first locking fastener is fixed to the motherboard. The at least one latching protrusion is connected to the first locking fastener and includes a latching position and a release position via an elastic mechanism. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the latching position, the at least one latching protrusion positions the expansion card. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the release position, the at least one latching protrusion releases the positioning of the expansion card.

[0014] According to the mounting assembly and electronic assembly disclosed in the above embodiments, the latching protrusion is connected to the first locking fastener and includes a latching position and a release position through an elastic mechanism. Therefore, the latching protrusion can position or release the expansion card with the assistance of the elastic mechanism. In this way, when releasing the expansion card, it is not necessary to find the appropriate place to pry the expansion card with your fingers, thus improving the convenience of releasing the expansion card with the mounting assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a partially enlarged perspective view of the electronic component according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A side sectional view of the electronic components.

[0017] Figure 3 To present Figure 1 A 3D view of the installation components of the electronic components and the release of the expansion card.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged perspective view of an electronic component according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A side sectional view of the electronic components.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged perspective view of an electronic component according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A side sectional view of the electronic components.

[0022] Figure 8 To present Figure 6 A 3D view of the installation components of the electronic components and the release of the expansion card.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a partially enlarged perspective view of an electronic component according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A side sectional view of the electronic components.

[0025] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0026] 10, 10a, 10b, 10c: Electronic components

[0027] 100: Motherboard

[0028] 200: Expansion Card

[0029] 300, 300a, 300b, 300c: Installation components

[0030] 310: First Lock Firmware

[0031] 311: First Head

[0032] 312: First Body Section

[0033] 320, 320a: Mounting column

[0034] 321a: Opening

[0035] 322a: Cantilever

[0036] 325b: Spreadarm

[0037] 330, 330b: Snap-on protrusion

[0038] 340: Second Locking Firmware

[0039] 341: Second Head

[0040] 342: Second body part

[0041] 350b, 350c: Rotating components

[0042] 351b, 351c: Mounting cylinder

[0043] 352b, 352c: Operation convex part

[0044] 353b: Flat section

[0045] 354b: Pushing section

[0046] 3540b: Push against the inclined surface

[0047] 360b: Set Space

[0048] D1,D2,D3,D4,D5: diameter

[0049] M: Direction

[0050] C: Circumferential direction

[0051] R: Direction of rotation Detailed Implementation

[0052] The following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model outlines its features and advantages. This description is sufficient to enable anyone skilled in the art to understand the technical content of the embodiments of this utility model and to implement them accordingly. Furthermore, based on the disclosure, claims, and drawings in this specification, anyone skilled in the art can easily understand the related objectives and advantages of this utility model. The following embodiments further illustrate the viewpoints of this utility model in detail, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model in any way.

[0053] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 . Figure 1 This is a partially enlarged perspective view of the electronic component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A side sectional view of the electronic components.

[0054] In this embodiment, the electronic component 10 includes a motherboard 100, an expansion card 200, and a mounting component 300. The expansion card 200, for example, conforms to the M.2 specification and is electrically connected to the motherboard 100.

[0055] In this embodiment, the mounting component 300 includes, for example, a first locking member 310, a mounting post 320, a snap-fit ​​protrusion 330, and a second locking member 340.

[0056] In this embodiment, the first locking device 310 includes, for example, a first head 311 and a first body 312 connected to each other. The diameter D1 of the first head 311 is larger than the diameter D2 of the first body 312. The first body 312 is fixed to the motherboard 100.

[0057] The mounting post 320 protrudes from the side of the first head 311 away from the first body 312. The diameter D3 of the mounting post 320 is smaller than the diameter D1 of the first head 311.

[0058] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 330 is, for example, an elastic ring that protrudes radially from the mounting post 320. Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 330 is, for example, made of rubber.

[0059] The second locking fastener 340 includes, for example, a second head 341 and a second body 342 connected to each other. The diameter D4 of the second head 341 is larger than the diameter D5 of the second body 342. The end of the second body 342 away from the second head 341 is screwed to the mounting post 320. The second locking fastener 340 is used, for example, for mounting a heat sink (not shown) disposed on the expansion card 200. In other embodiments, the second locking fastener, the mounting post, and the first locking fastener may also be integrally formed.

[0060] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 . Figure 3 To present Figure 1 A perspective view of the electronic component mounting assembly releasing the expansion card. The latching protrusion 330, for example, includes a latching position (e.g., due to its own elasticity). Figure 2 (as shown) and a release position (as shown) Figure 3 As shown). Figure 2 As shown, when the latching protrusion 330 is in the latching position, the latching protrusion 330 and the first head 311 of the first locking fastener 310 will position the expansion card 200. Figure 3 As shown, when the expansion card 200 is moved in a direction M away from the motherboard 100, the latching protrusion 330 is compressed by the expansion card 200 and moves from the latching position to the release position, thereby releasing the positioning of the latching protrusion 330 and the first head 311 on the expansion card 200.

[0061] Other embodiments will be listed below for illustration. It must be noted that the following embodiments use the component reference numerals and some content from the foregoing embodiments, with the same reference numerals representing the same or similar components, and descriptions of identical technical content omitted. For explanations of the omitted parts, please refer to the foregoing embodiments; these will not be repeated in the following embodiments.

[0062] This invention is not limited to the structure of the mounting components. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 and Figure 5 . Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged perspective view of an electronic component according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 for Figure 4 A side sectional view of the electronic components. The difference between the electronic component 10a in this embodiment and the electronic component 10 in the first embodiment lies only in the structure of the mounting component 300a. Specifically, the mounting component 300a in this embodiment includes, for example, a first locking fastener 310, a mounting post 320a, and a snap-fit ​​protrusion 330, but does not include... Figure 1 The second locking fastener 340 is located in the first locking fastener 310. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the end of the mounting post 320a furthest from the first locking fastener 310 has, for example, multiple openings 321a to form multiple cantilever 322a.

[0063] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 . Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged perspective view of an electronic component according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 for Figure 6 A side sectional view of the electronic components.

[0064] In this embodiment, the electronic component 10b includes a motherboard 100, an expansion card 200, and a mounting component 300b. The expansion card 200, for example, conforms to the M.2 specification and is electrically connected to the motherboard 100.

[0065] In this embodiment, the mounting component 300b includes, for example, a first locking member 310, a mounting post 320, multiple spring arms 325b, multiple snap-fit ​​protrusions 330b, a rotating member 350b, and a second locking member 340.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first locking device 310 includes, for example, a first head 311 and a first body 312 connected to each other. The first body 312 is fixed to the motherboard 100. The diameters of the first head 311 and the first body 312 are as described in the relevant content of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be repeated.

[0067] The mounting post 320 protrudes from the side of the first head 311 away from the first body 312. The diameter of the mounting post 320 is as described in the relevant content of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be repeated.

[0068] The spring arms 325b protrude from the side of the mounting post 320 away from the first head 311 and are arranged in the circumferential direction C of the mounting post 320. These latching protrusions 330b are, for example, bumps and protrude from the ends of these spring arms 325b away from the mounting post 320. In other embodiments, the number of both the bump-type latching protrusions and the spring arms may be one.

[0069] The rotating member 350b includes a mounting cylindrical portion 351b and an operating protrusion 352b. The mounting cylindrical portion 351b includes a flat section 353b and a pushing section 354b that together form a housing space 360b. A mounting post 320 passes through the housing space 360b, and the mounting cylindrical portion 351b is rotatably mounted on the mounting post 320. The pushing section 354b has a pushing inclined surface 3540b. The operating protrusion 352b protrudes from the pushing section 354b.

[0070] The second locking fastener 340 includes, for example, a second head 341 and a second body 342 connected to each other. The diameters of the second head 341 and the second body 342 are as described in the relevant content of the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here. The end of the second body 342 away from the second head 341 is screwed to the mounting post 320. The second locking fastener 340 is used, for example, for mounting a heat sink (not shown) disposed on the expansion card 200.

[0071] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 8 To present Figure 6 A perspective view of the electronic component installation assembly releasing the expansion card. The latching protrusion 330b includes a latching position (e.g., due to the elasticity of the spring arm 325b). Figure 7 (as shown) and a release position (as shown) Figure 8 As shown). Figure 7As shown, when the latching protrusion 330b is in the latching position, the latching protrusion 330b and the spring arm 325b will position the expansion card 200. Figure 8 As shown, when the operating protrusion 352b is gripped, causing the mounting cylinder 351b to rotate relative to the mounting post 320 in a rotational direction R, the pushing ramp 3540b pushes the expansion card 200 in a direction M away from the main board 100, causing the latching protrusion 330b to move from the latching position to the release position. When the latching protrusion 330b is in the release position, the latching protrusion 330b and the spring arm 325b release the positioning of the expansion card 200. With the assistance of the pushing ramp 3540b, the convenience of releasing the expansion card 200 is further improved.

[0072] Alternatively, please see Figure 9 and Figure 10 . Figure 9 This is a partially enlarged perspective view of an electronic component according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 for Figure 9 A side sectional view of the electronic components. The difference between the electronic component 10c of this embodiment and the electronic component 10b of the third embodiment lies only in the structure of the mounting component 300c. Specifically, the mounting component 300c of this embodiment includes, for example, a first locking fastener 310, a mounting post 320, multiple spring arms 325b, multiple snap-fit ​​protrusions 330b, and a rotating member 350c, but does not include... Figure 6 The second locking fastener 340 is included. In this embodiment, the mounting cylinder 351c of the rotating member 350c has two pushing sections 354b. The flat section 353b and the two pushing sections 354b together form the sleeve space 360b. The operating protrusion 352c protrudes from the two pushing sections 354b and is located at the connection of the two pushing sections 354b. Through the two pushing sections 354b, regardless of whether the mounting cylinder 351b rotates relative to the mounting post 320 in the rotation direction R or in the opposite direction of rotation R, one of the pushing slopes 3540b will push against the expansion card 200, causing the latching protrusion 330b and the spring arm 325b to release the positioning of the expansion card 200.

[0073] According to the mounting assembly and electronic assembly disclosed in the above embodiments, the latching protrusion is connected to the first locking fastener and includes a latching position and a release position through an elastic mechanism. Therefore, the latching protrusion can position or release the expansion card with the assistance of the elastic mechanism. In this way, when releasing the expansion card, it is not necessary to find the appropriate place to pry the expansion card with your fingers, thus improving the convenience of releasing the expansion card with the mounting assembly.

[0074] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims appended to this specification.

Claims

1. A mounting assembly for securing an expansion card to a motherboard, characterized in that, This installation component includes: A first locking fastener, used to secure it to the motherboard; and At least one latching protrusion is connected to the first locking fastener and includes a latching position and a release position through an elastic mechanism. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the latching position, the at least one latching protrusion is used to position the expansion card. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the release position, the at least one latching protrusion is used to release the positioning of the expansion card.

2. The mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking device includes a first head and a first body that are connected to each other. The diameter of the first head is larger than the diameter of the first body. At least one snap-fit ​​protrusion is connected to the first head, and the first body is used to fix it to the motherboard.

3. The mounting assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting post that protrudes from the side of the first head away from the first body, and the diameter of the mounting post is smaller than the diameter of the first head.

4. The mounting assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The at least one snap-fit ​​protrusion is an elastic protrusion ring that protrudes radially from the mounting post, and the at least one snap-fit ​​protrusion includes the snap-fit ​​position and the release position by its own elasticity.

5. The mounting assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes at least one spring arm that protrudes from the side of the mounting post away from the first head, and at least one latching protrusion that is a protrusion that protrudes from the end of the at least one spring arm away from the mounting post. The at least one latching protrusion includes the latching position and the release position by the elasticity of the at least one spring arm. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the latching position, the at least one latching protrusion and the at least one spring arm are used to position the expansion card. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the release position, the at least one latching protrusion and the at least one spring arm are used to release the positioning of the expansion card.

6. The mounting assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The number of the at least one spring arm and the at least one latching protrusion is multiple, and the multiple latching protrusions are respectively located on the multiple spring arms, and the multiple spring arms are arranged along the circumferential direction of the mounting post.

7. The mounting assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a rotating member, which includes a mounting cylinder and an operating protrusion. The mounting cylinder includes a flat section that forms a housing space and at least one pushing section. The mounting post passes through the housing space and the mounting cylinder is rotatably disposed on the mounting post. The at least one pushing section has a pushing slope. The operating protrusion protrudes from the at least one pushing section. When the mounting cylinder rotates relative to the mounting post, the pushing slope is used to push against the expansion clip, causing the at least one latching protrusion to move from the latching position to the releasing position.

8. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The number of at least one push section is two, the flat section and the two push sections together form the sleeve space, and the operating protrusion protrudes from the two push sections and is located at the connection of the two push sections.

9. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a second locking member, which includes a second head and a second body connected to each other, the diameter of the second head being larger than the diameter of the second body, and the end of the second body away from the second head being screwed to the mounting post.

10. An electronic component, characterized in that, Include: One motherboard; An expansion card, electrically connected to the motherboard; and An installation component includes a first locking fastener and at least one latching protrusion. The first locking fastener is fixed to the motherboard. The at least one latching protrusion is connected to the first locking fastener and includes a latching position and a release position through an elastic mechanism. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the latching position, the at least one latching protrusion positions the expansion card. When the at least one latching protrusion is in the release position, the at least one latching protrusion releases the positioning of the expansion card.

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