Quick-release lock catch for side cover of computer case

Abstract

The utility model discloses a quick-release lock catch for a side cover of a computer case. The quick-release lock catch comprises a sliding piece and a lock hook, the side cover can slide forwards into the side edge of the case body to block the side opening of the side case body, the side cover can also slide backwards out of the side edge of the case body to open the side opening, the rear edge of the side cover forms a flange, and when the side cover slides forwards into the side edge of the case body, the flange abuts against a rear end plate of the case body; the lock hook is fixedly arranged on the flanging and extends forwards from the flanging, and the tail end of the lock hook is bent to form a hook; the sliding piece is installed on a rear end plate of the case body in a sliding mode, a hooking portion is formed on the sliding piece, one end of the sliding piece in a sliding path is an unlocking position, the other end of the sliding piece in the sliding path is a locking position, and when the side cover slides forwards into the side edge of the case body and the sliding piece slides to the locking position, the hooking portion enters the hook and is hooked by the hook, and backward sliding of the side cover is locked. And when the sliding piece slides to the unlocking position, the hooking part retreats from the hook, and backward sliding of the side cover is unlocked. According to the utility model, the side cover can be conveniently locked and unlocked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer chassis technology, and in particular to a quick-release latch for the side cover of a computer chassis. Background Technology

[0002] Computer cases typically have a side opening and a side cover. The side cover is slid forward onto the computer case to block the side opening. After the side cover is slid backward, it can be removed from the computer case, exposing the side opening. At this point, the side opening exposes the hardware inside the case, making it easier for users to inspect and maintain the internal hardware.

[0003] Currently, the side panels on computer cases are usually slid forward and installed into the case, and then secured to the case with multiple thumbscrews. Each time the side panel is removed or installed, each thumbscrew needs to be unscrewed and screwed in, which makes the inspection and maintenance of the case inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a quick-release latch for the side cover of a computer case, overcoming the above-mentioned defects and achieving convenient locking and unlocking of the side cover.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is: a quick-release latch for a computer chassis side cover, used to lock the side cover to the chassis body, including a sliding component and a locking hook;

[0006] The chassis body has a side opening;

[0007] The side cover can slide forward into the side of the chassis body to block the side opening. The side cover can also slide backward out of the side of the chassis body to open the side opening. The rear edge of the side cover forms a flange. When the side cover slides forward into the side of the chassis body, the flange abuts against the rear panel of the chassis body.

[0008] The locking hook is fixedly set on the flange, extends forward from the flange, and bends at the end to form a hook;

[0009] The sliding member is slidably mounted on the rear panel of the chassis body. The sliding member has a hook portion. One end of the sliding path is the unlock position and the other end is the locking position. When the side cover slides forward into the side of the chassis body and the sliding member slides to the locking position, the hook portion enters the hook and is hooked by the hook, locking the side cover from sliding backward. When the sliding member slides to the unlock position, the hook portion disengages from the hook, unlocking the side cover from sliding backward.

[0010] Furthermore, the sliding component is provided with a push button that protrudes from the rear end plate of the chassis body.

[0011] Furthermore, an elastic locking structure is formed between the sliding member and the chassis body, which is used to elastically lock the sliding member when it slides to the locked position and / or unlocked position, thereby restricting the sliding of the sliding member.

[0012] Furthermore, an elastic element is connected between the sliding member and the chassis body, and the elastic element elastically drives the sliding member to slide towards the locking position side.

[0013] Furthermore, a handle is pivotally connected to the rear end of the side cover. When the side cover slides forward into the side of the chassis body, the handle can swing towards and abut against the rear end plate of the chassis body.

[0014] Furthermore, the side cover is provided with a first plug-in mating part, and the chassis body is provided with a second plug-in mating part. When the side cover slides forward into the side of the chassis body, the first plug-in mating part plugs in and engages with the second plug-in mating part. When the side cover slides backward out of the side of the chassis body, the first plug-in mating part disengages from the second plug-in mating part.

[0015] Furthermore, the slider slides up and down.

[0016] Furthermore, the locking hook has an abutting slope, which can push the sliding member to the unlock position as the side cover slides forward into the side of the chassis body.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model after adopting the above solution are as follows: A flange is formed at the rear edge of the side cover. When the side cover slides forward into the side of the chassis body, the flange abuts against the rear end plate of the chassis body. The locking hook is fixedly set on the flange, extending forward from the flange and bending at the end to form a hook. The sliding member is slidably installed on the rear end plate of the chassis body. A hook part is formed on the sliding member. The sliding member is in the unlock position at one end of the sliding path and in the locking position at the other end of the sliding path. When the side cover slides forward into the side of the chassis body and the sliding member slides to the locking position, the hook part enters the hook and is hooked by the hook, locking the side cover from sliding backward, thus preventing the side cover from being removed from the chassis body. When the sliding member slides to the unlock position, the hook part exits the hook, unlocking the side cover from sliding backward. At this time, the side cover can slide backward and be removed from the chassis body. Locking and unlocking the side cover can be achieved simply by sliding the sliding member, which is very convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A perspective view of a computer case using this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the side cover removed from the chassis body and the sliding parts in the locked position.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the side cover removed and the slider in the unlocked position;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point C;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing another perspective when the side cover is removed and the slider is in the unlocked position.

[0025] Labeling Explanation: 1-Side cover, 2-Chassis body, 3-Sliding part, 4-Locking hook, 5-Side opening, 6-Flanged edge, 7-Rear end plate, 8-Hook, 9-Hook hanging part, 10-Push button, 11-Elastic part, 12-Handle, 13-First plug-in mating part, 14-Second plug-in mating part, 15-Abutting slope, 16-Locking hook through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the use of directional terms such as "center," "lateral," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention is merely for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the specific scope of protection of this invention.

[0028] A type of quick-release latch for the side cover of a computer case, such as Figure 1-7As shown, the side cover 1 is used to lock onto the chassis body 2, including a sliding member 3 and a locking hook 4; a side opening 5 is formed on the chassis body 2; the side cover 1 can slide forward into the side of the chassis body 2 to block the side opening 5, and the side cover 1 can also slide backward out of the side of the chassis body 2 to open the side opening 5. The side opening 5 is a conventional design on existing computer chassis. Through the side opening 5, users can maintain and repair components such as the motherboard, hard drive, and graphics card inside the chassis body 2. Specifically, the side cover 1 is provided with a first plug-in mating part 13, and the chassis body 2 is provided with a second... When the side cover 1 slides forward into the side of the chassis body 2, the first plug-in mating part 13 plugs in and engages with the second plug-in mating part 14. When the side cover slides backward out of the side of the chassis body 2, the first plug-in mating part 13 disengages from the second plug-in mating part 14. In this embodiment, the first plug-in mating part 13 is specifically L-shaped, protruding from the side cover 1 toward the inside of the chassis body 2 and then extending forward. The second plug-in mating part 14 is specifically a transversely extending elongated hole formed on the side of the chassis body 2 that allows the first plug-in mating part 13 to be inserted.

[0029] A flange 6 is formed along the rear edge of the side cover 1. When the side cover 1 slides forward into the side of the chassis body 2, the flange 6 abuts against the rear end plate 7 of the chassis body 2. A locking hook 4 is fixedly mounted on the flange 6, extending forward from the flange 6 and bending at the end to form a hook 8. A sliding member 3 is slidably mounted on the rear end plate 7 of the chassis body 2. Specifically, in this embodiment, the sliding member 3 slides up and down. A hook portion 9 is formed on the sliding member 3. The sliding member 3 is in an unlocked position at one end of the sliding path and in a locked position at the other end of the sliding path. When the side cover 1 slides forward into the side of the chassis body 2... When the sliding member 3 slides to the locking position, the hook part 9 enters the hook 8 and is hooked by the hook 8, causing the locking side cover 1 to slide backward. When the sliding member 3 slides to the unlocking position, the hook part 9 exits the hook 8, causing the unlocking side cover 1 to slide backward. Specifically, in this embodiment, a locking hook through hole 16 is formed on the sliding member 3. When the sliding member 3 slides to the unlocking position, the locking hook through hole 16 allows the locking hook 4 to pass through. When the sliding member 3 slides to the locking position, a part of the sliding member 3 outside the locking hook through hole 16 is located inside the hook 8. This part is the hook part 9.

[0030] Preferably, the sliding member 3 is located inside the chassis body 2, and the sliding member 3 is provided with a push button 10 that protrudes from the rear end plate 7 of the chassis body 2, so that the locking hook 4 and the sliding member 3 can be hidden inside the chassis body 2 after installation.

[0031] To prevent the slider 3 from sliding accidentally during use, it is preferable that the slider 3 and the chassis body 2 form an elastic locking structure, which is used to elastically lock the slider 3 when it slides to the locking position and / or unlocking position, thereby restricting the sliding of the slider 3. More preferably, an elastic element 11 is connected between the slider 3 and the chassis body 2, and the elastic element 11 elastically drives the slider 3 to slide towards the locking position side.

[0032] To facilitate the easy removal of the side cover 1, a handle 12 is pivotally connected to the rear end of the side cover 1. To ensure that the handle 12 does not occupy space when not in use, when the side cover 1 slides forward into the side of the chassis body 2, the handle 12 can be swung towards and abut against the rear end plate 7 of the chassis body 2.

[0033] To further improve the ease of installation of the side cover 1, the locking hook 4 has an abutting slope 15. As the side cover 1 slides forward into the side of the chassis body 2, the abutting slope 15 can push the sliding member 3 to slide to the unlock position. Thus, when installing the side cover 1, it is not necessary to manually push the sliding member 3 to the unlock position.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not a limitation on the design of this case. All equivalent changes made based on the key design of this case shall fall within the protection scope of this case.

Claims

1. A quick-release latch for a computer case side cover, characterized in that: For securing the side cover (1) to the chassis body (2), it includes a sliding member (3) and a locking hook (4); A side opening (5) is formed on the chassis body (2); The side cover (1) can slide forward into the side of the chassis body (2) to block the side opening (5). The side cover (1) can also slide backward out of the side of the chassis body (2) to open the side opening (5). The rear edge of the side cover (1) forms a flange (6). When the side cover (1) slides forward into the side of the chassis body (2), the flange (6) abuts against the rear end plate (7) of the chassis body (2). The locking hook (4) is fixedly set on the flange (6), extends forward from the flange (6), and bends at the end to form a hook (8); The sliding member (3) is slidably mounted on the rear end plate (7) of the chassis body (2). The sliding member (3) has a hook (9) formed on it. The sliding member (3) is in the unlock position at one end of the sliding path and in the locking position at the other end of the sliding path. When the side cover (1) slides forward into the side of the chassis body (2) and the sliding member (3) slides to the locking position, the hook (9) enters the hook (8) and is hooked by the hook (8) to lock the side cover (1) from sliding backward. When the sliding member (3) slides to the unlock position, the hook (9) exits the hook (8) to unlock the side cover (1) from sliding backward.

2. The quick-release latch for a computer chassis side cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding member (3) is provided with a push button (10) that protrudes from the rear end plate (7) of the chassis body (2).

3. The quick-release latch for a computer chassis side cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding member (3) forms an elastic locking structure with the chassis body (2), which is used to elastically lock the sliding member (3) when it slides to the locking position and / or unlocking position, thereby restricting the sliding of the sliding member (3).

4. The quick-release latch for a computer chassis side cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic element (11) is connected between the sliding element (3) and the chassis body (2). The elastic element (11) elastically drives the sliding element (3) to slide towards the locking position.

5. The quick-release latch for a computer chassis side cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The side cover (1) is pivotally connected to a handle (12) at its rear end. When the side cover (1) slides forward into the side of the chassis body (2), the handle (12) can swing towards and abut against the rear end plate (7) of the chassis body (2).

6. The quick-release latch for a computer chassis side cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The side cover (1) is provided with a first plug-in mating part (13), and the chassis body (2) is provided with a second plug-in mating part (14). When the side cover (1) slides forward into the side of the chassis body (2), the first plug-in mating part (13) plugs in and engages with the second plug-in mating part (14). When the side cover slides backward out of the side of the chassis body (2), the first plug-in mating part (13) disengages from the second plug-in mating part (14).

7. The quick-release latch for a computer chassis side cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The slider (3) slides up and down.

8. The quick-release latch for a computer chassis side cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The locking hook (4) has an abutting slope (15). As the side cover (1) slides forward into the side of the chassis body (2), the abutting slope (15) can push the sliding member (3) to slide to the unlock position.

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