Locking combination

Abstract

A locking combination comprises a first connecting piece, a first locking piece, a second connecting piece, a second locking piece and an elastic piece. The first connecting piece comprises a first threaded part and a first connecting part which are opposite. The first locking piece is coupled with the first threaded part and abuts against the first plate body towards the first connecting part. The second connecting piece comprises a second threaded part and a second connecting part which are opposite. The second locking piece is coupled with the second threaded part and abuts against the second plate body towards the second connecting part, and the third plate body is clamped between the first plate body and the second plate body. The elastic piece is connected between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. When the first locking piece is coupled with the first threaded part and abuts against the first plate body, and the second locking piece is coupled with the second threaded part and abuts against the second plate body, the elastic piece is elastically deformed, so that the first plate body and the second plate body are pressed towards the two opposite sides of the third plate body. The locking combination can effectively enhance the strength of the structure formed by the plate bodies.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a locking assembly. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, their demand for the quality of electronic products is also increasing. Faced with the huge demand for electronic products, major manufacturers are also striving to improve their brand's market competitiveness.

[0003] Specifically, in addition to enhancing the functionality and performance of electronic products, how to effectively improve the structural quality of electronic products at low cost is undoubtedly a topic that manufacturers attach great importance to. Utility Model Content

[0004] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a locking assembly that can effectively enhance the structural strength of a structure composed of plates.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a locking assembly includes a first connector, a first locking member, a second connector, a second locking member, and an elastic member. The first connector includes opposing first threaded portions and a first connecting portion. The first locking member is configured to couple the first threaded portions and press against a first plate towards the first connecting portion. The second connector includes opposing second threaded portions and a second connecting portion. The second locking member is configured to couple the second threaded portions and press against a second plate towards the second connecting portion, with a third plate sandwiched between the first and second plates. The elastic member is connected between the first and second connecting portions. When the first locking member couples the first threaded portion and presses against the first plate towards the first connecting portion, and the second locking member couples the second threaded portion and presses against the second plate towards the second connecting portion, the elastic member is elastically deformed, causing the first and second plates to press against opposite sides of the third plate.

[0006] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the first connector further includes a first body, which is connected between the first threaded portion and the first connecting portion and is configured to pass through the first plate. The first connecting portion has a first connecting surface facing the first threaded portion. The second connector further includes a second body, which is connected between the second threaded portion and the second connecting portion. The second connecting portion has a second connecting surface facing the second threaded portion. An elastic member is connected between the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface.

[0007] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the second body is ring-shaped and surrounds the first connecting portion and the elastic member, and the second body and the first connecting portion are separated from each other.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the aforementioned second threaded portion includes a tube body and a first abutment plate. The tube body is configured to pass through the second plate body, and the tube body has a first threaded hole. A second locking fastener is configured to couple with the first threaded hole. The first abutment plate is connected between the tube body and the second body, and the first abutment plate is configured to press against the second plate body.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the tube body further has a polygonal hole, with the first threaded hole and the polygonal hole located on opposite sides of the tube body. The first connector also includes a polygonal post. The polygonal post connects to the side of the first connector portion away from the first threaded portion and is configured to be at least partially accommodated within the polygonal hole, the outline of the polygonal post matching the polygonal hole.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the second locking device includes a screw and a second abutment plate. The screw is configured to couple with the first screw hole. The second abutment plate is connected to the screw and configured to press against the second plate body.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the second connecting part has a through hole, through which the first main body passes.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the first locking fastener described above has a second screw hole, and the first threaded portion is configured to couple the second screw hole.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the first connector further includes a first body, which is connected between the first threaded portion and the first connecting portion and is configured to pass through the first plate. The first connecting portion has a first connecting surface facing away from the first threaded portion. The second connector further includes a second body, which is connected between the second threaded portion and the second connecting portion and is configured to pass through the second plate. The second connecting portion has a second connecting surface facing away from the second threaded portion. An elastic element is connected between the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the second connecting portion further has a polygonal hole located on the side of the second connecting portion opposite to the second threaded portion. The first connecting member also includes a polygonal post. The polygonal post connects to the side of the first connecting portion away from the first threaded portion and is configured to be at least partially accommodated within the polygonal hole, the outline of the polygonal post matching the polygonal hole.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the first locking device has a third screw hole, and a first threaded portion is configured to couple the third screw hole. The second locking device has a fourth screw hole, and a second threaded portion is configured to couple the fourth screw hole.

[0016] The above-described embodiments of this utility model have at least the following advantages: by being installed in a locking assembly on the first plate and the second plate, the first plate and the second plate can be pressed against the opposite sides of the third plate, so that the first plate, the second plate and the third plate can be locked into a stacked structure, and the three are not easy to be displaced relative to each other, thus effectively strengthening the structural strength of the first plate, the second plate and the third plate. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view illustrating a locking assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 To illustrate along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of line segment AA;

[0019] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view illustrating a locking assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 To illustrate along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of line segment BB.

[0021] [Symbol Explanation]

[0022] 100: Locking Combination

[0023] 110: First connector

[0024] 111: First threaded section

[0025] 112: First connecting part

[0026] 112S: First connecting surface

[0027] 113: First Subject

[0028] 114: Polygonal Column

[0029] 120: First Lock Firmware

[0030] 130: Second connector

[0031] 131: Second threaded section

[0032] 1311:tube body

[0033] 1312: First Abutment Plate

[0034] 132: Second connecting part

[0035] 132S: Second connecting surface

[0036] 133: Second Subject

[0037] 140: Second Lock Firmware

[0038] 141: Screw

[0039] 142: Second abutment plate

[0040] 150: Elastic component

[0041] 200: First Plate

[0042] 300: Second plate body

[0043] 400: Third plate body

[0044] AA, BB: line segments

[0045] HP: Polygonal Hole

[0046] HT: piercing

[0047] HS1: First screw hole

[0048] HS2: Second screw hole

[0049] HS3: Third screw hole

[0050] HS4: Fourth screw hole Detailed Implementation

[0051] The following describes several embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the present invention. That is, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not essential. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and elements will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the drawings, and in all drawings, the same reference numerals will be used to denote the same or similar elements. And, where feasible, features of different embodiments can be used interchangeably.

[0052] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have their ordinary meanings, meanings that are understandable to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, the definitions of the aforementioned terms in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted in the context of this specification as having the meaning consistent with the relevant field of this invention. Unless specifically defined, these terms will not be construed as having idealized or overly formal meanings.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 1 . Figure 1 A cross-sectional view is shown to illustrate a locking assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1As shown, a locking assembly 100 includes a first connector 110, a first locking member 120, a second connector 130, a second locking member 140, and an elastic member 150. The first connector 110 includes opposing first threaded portions 111 and first connecting portions 112. The first locking member 120 is configured to couple the first threaded portions 111 and press against a first plate 200 toward the first connecting portions 112. The second connector 130 includes opposing second threaded portions 131 and second connecting portions 132. The second locking member 140 is configured to couple the second threaded portions 131 and press against a second plate 300 toward the second connecting portions 132, with the first plate 200 and the second plate 300 sandwiching a third plate 400 therebetween. The elastic member 150 is connected between the first connecting portions 112 and the second connecting portions 132. When the first locking fastener 120 couples with the first threaded portion 111 and presses against the first plate 200 toward the first connecting portion 112, and the second locking fastener 140 couples with the second threaded portion 131 and presses against the second plate 300 toward the second connecting portion 132, the elastic member 150 is elastically deformed, causing the first plate 200 and the second plate 300 to press against the opposite sides of the third plate 400.

[0054] In this way, by installing the locking assembly 100 onto the first plate 200 and the second plate 300, the first plate 200 and the second plate 300 can be pressed against the opposite sides of the third plate 400, so that the first plate 200, the second plate 300 and the third plate 400 can be locked into a stacked structure, and the three are not prone to relative displacement. Therefore, the structural strength of the first plate 200, the second plate 300 and the third plate 400 can be effectively strengthened. For example, the locking assembly 100 is applicable to fields such as computers and servers, but this utility model is not limited thereto.

[0055] It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the second connecting portion 132 of the second connector 130 is separated from the first plate 200. Furthermore, during the process of locking the first plate 200, the second plate 300, and the third plate 400 into a stacked structure by the locking assembly 100, the second connecting portion 132 and the first plate 200 remain in contact with each other to facilitate elastic deformation of the elastic member 150.

[0056] More specifically, in this embodiment, such as Figure 1As shown, the first connector 110 further includes a first body 113, which is connected between the first threaded portion 111 and the first connecting portion 112 and is configured to pass through the first plate 200. Furthermore, the second connecting portion 132 has a through hole HT, through which the first body 113 of the first connector 110 also passes. The first connecting portion 112 of the first connector 110 has a first connecting surface 112S facing the first threaded portion 111. The second connector 130 further includes a second body 133, which is connected between the second threaded portion 131 and the second connecting portion 132. The second connecting portion 132 has a second connecting surface 132S facing the second threaded portion 131. An elastic member 150 is connected between the first connecting surface 112S and the second connecting surface 132S.

[0057] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second body 133 of the second connector 130 is annular and surrounds the first connecting portion 112 and the elastic member 150, and the second body 133 and the first connecting portion 112 are spaced apart from each other. Therefore, when the first connecting portion 112 moves relative to the second body 133, the second body 133 will not generate resistance to the first connecting portion 112, which is beneficial for elastic deformation of the elastic member 150.

[0058] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second threaded portion 131 of the second connector 130 includes a tube body 1311 and a first abutment plate 1312. The tube body 1311 is configured to pass through the second plate 300 and has a first threaded hole HS1, while the second locking fastener 140 is configured to couple the first threaded hole HS1 of the tube body 1311. The first abutment plate 1312 is connected between the tube body 1311 and the second body 133 and is configured to press against the second plate 300.

[0059] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second locking member 140 includes a screw 141 and a second abutment plate 142. The screw 141 is configured to couple to the first screw hole HS1 of the tube body 1311, while the second abutment plate 142 is connected to the screw 141 and configured to press against the second plate body 300, that is, the first abutment plate 1312 and the second abutment plate 142 are configured to press against opposite sides of the second plate body 300. On the other hand, the first locking member 120 has a second screw hole HS2, and the first threaded portion 111 of the first connector 110 is configured to couple to the second screw hole HS2 of the first locking member 120.

[0060] Please refer to Figures 1-2 . Figure 2 To illustrate along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of line segment AA. In this embodiment, as... Figures 1-2As shown, the tube body 1311 further has a polygonal hole HP, with the first threaded hole HS1 and the polygonal hole HP located on opposite sides of the tube body 1311. Correspondingly, the first connector 110 also includes a polygonal post 114, which connects to the side of the first connecting portion 112 away from the first threaded portion 111 and is configured to be at least partially accommodated within the polygonal hole HP. It is worth noting that the contour of the polygonal post 114 matches the polygonal hole HP; therefore, the tube body 1311 can limit the polygonal post 114 and the first connector 110 through the polygonal hole HP, preventing the first connector 110 from spinning freely. For example, as Figure 2 As shown, both the polygonal column 114 and the polygonal hole HP are hexagonal, but this utility model is not limited to this.

[0061] In this embodiment, when installing the locking assembly 100, the user first passes the tube 1311 of the second connector 130 through the second plate 300, and couples the first threaded hole HS1 of the tube 1311 with the screw 141 of the second fastener 140, thereby pressing the first abutment plate 1312 of the second connector 130 and the second abutment plate 142 of the second fastener 140 against the opposite sides of the second plate 300. Then, the user rotates the first fastener 120 to engage the first threaded portion 111 of the first connector 110. Since the polygonal hole HP of the tube 1311 limits the polygonal post 114 and the first connector 110, the situation where the first connector 110 cannot engage the first threaded portion 111 due to the rotation of the first fastener 120 is avoided. As the first locking fastener 120 engages with the first threaded portion 111 of the first connector 110, the first locking fastener 120 presses against the first plate 200. The first connector 110 moves toward the first locking fastener 120 due to the action of the first locking fastener 120, and the first connecting portion 112 of the first connector 110 also moves toward the first locking fastener 120, pressing the first connecting surface 112S against the elastic member 150. The pressed elastic member 150 then presses the second connecting portion 132 of the second connector 130 toward the first locking fastener 120. In this way, the elastic member 150 is elastically compressed between the first connecting surface 112S of the first connecting portion 112 and the second connecting surface 132S of the second connecting portion 132, and tends to press the first locking member 120 and the second locking member 140 against each other. As a result, the first plate 200 and the second plate 300 are pressed against the opposite sides of the third plate 400, thereby strengthening the structural strength of the first plate 200, the second plate 300 and the third plate 400.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 3 . Figure 3 A cross-sectional view is shown to illustrate a locking assembly 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as... Figure 3As shown, the first connecting surface 112S of the first connecting portion 112 faces away from the first threaded portion 111, and the second connecting surface 132S of the second connecting portion 132 also faces away from the second threaded portion 131, and the second body 133 of the second connector 130 is configured to pass through the second plate 300.

[0063] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first locking member 120 has a third threaded hole HS3, and the first threaded portion 111 of the first connector 110 is configured to couple the third threaded hole HS3 of the first locking member 120. Additionally, the second locking member 140 has a third threaded hole HS4, and the second threaded portion 131 of the second connector 130 is configured to couple the third threaded hole HS4 of the second locking member 140.

[0064] Please refer to Figures 3-4 . Figure 4 To illustrate along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of line segment BB. In this embodiment, as... Figures 3-4 As shown, the second connecting portion 132 further has a polygonal hole HP, which is located on the side of the second connecting portion 132 opposite to the second threaded portion 131. Correspondingly, the first connecting member 110 also includes a polygonal post 114, which connects to the side of the first connecting portion 112 away from the first threaded portion 111 and is configured to be at least partially accommodated within the polygonal hole HP. It is worth noting that the outline of the polygonal post 114 matches the polygonal hole HP. Therefore, the second connecting portion 132 can limit the polygonal post 114 and the first connecting member 110 through the polygonal hole HP, preventing the first connecting member 110 from spinning freely. For example, as Figure 4 As shown, both the polygonal column 114 and the polygonal hole HP are triangular, but this utility model is not limited to this.

[0065] In this embodiment, when installing the locking assembly 100, the user first passes the second body 133 of the second connector 130 through the second plate 300 and couples the second threaded portion 131 with the second fastener 140, thereby pressing the second connecting portion 132 of the second connector 130 and the second fastener 140 against the opposite sides of the second plate 300. Then, the user rotates the first fastener 120 to engage the first threaded portion 111 of the first connector 110. Since the polygonal hole HP of the second connecting portion 132 limits the polygonal post 114 and the first connector 110, the situation where the first connector 110 cannot engage the first threaded portion 111 due to the rotation of the first fastener 120 is avoided. As the first fastener 120 engages with the first threaded portion 111 of the first connector 110, the first fastener 120 presses against the first plate 200. The first connector 110, driven by the first fastener 120, moves toward the first fastener 120, and the first connecting portion 112 of the first connector 110 also moves toward the first fastener 120, elastically stretching the elastic member 150 with its first connecting surface 112S. In this way, the elastic member 150 is elastically stretched between the first connecting surface 112S of the first connecting portion 112 and the second connecting surface 132S of the second connecting portion 132, tending to press the first fastener 120 and the second fastener 140 against each other. Consequently, the first plate 200 and the second plate 300 press against the opposite sides of the third plate 400, thereby strengthening the structural strength of the first plate 200, the second plate 300, and the third plate 400.

[0066] In summary, the technical solution disclosed in the above embodiments of this utility model has at least the following advantages: by being installed in a locking assembly on the first plate and the second plate, the first plate and the second plate can be pressed against the opposite sides of the third plate, so that the first plate, the second plate and the third plate can be locked into a stacked structure, and the three are not easy to be displaced relative to each other, thus effectively strengthening the structural strength of the first plate, the second plate and the third plate.

[0067] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A locking assembly, characterized in that, Include: A first connector includes a first threaded portion and a first connecting portion; A first locking fastener is configured to couple the first threaded portion and press against a first plate body toward the first connecting portion; A second connector includes a second threaded portion and a second connecting portion; A second locking fastener is configured to couple the second threaded portion and press against a second plate body toward the second connecting portion, wherein a third plate body is sandwiched between the first plate body and the second plate body; as well as An elastic element is connected between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. When the first fastener couples with the first threaded portion and presses against the first plate towards the first connecting portion, and the second fastener couples with the second threaded portion and presses against the second plate towards the second connecting portion, the elastic member is elastically deformed, causing the first plate and the second plate to press against the opposite sides of the third plate.

2. The locking assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector further includes a first body connected between the first threaded portion and the first connecting portion and configured to pass through the first plate. The first connecting portion has a first connecting surface facing the first threaded portion. The second connector further includes a second body connected between the second threaded portion and the second connecting portion. The second connecting portion has a second connecting surface facing the second threaded portion. The elastic element is connected between the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface.

3. The locking assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The second body is ring-shaped and surrounds the first connecting portion and the elastic member, and the second body and the first connecting portion are separated from each other.

4. The locking assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second threaded portion includes: A tube body configured to pass through the second plate body, the tube body having a first threaded hole, and a second fastener configured to couple the first threaded hole; and A first abutment plate is connected between the tube body and the second main body, and the first abutment plate is configured to press against the second plate body.

5. The locking assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The tube body further has a polygonal hole, and the first screw hole and the polygonal hole are located on opposite sides of the tube body. The first connector also includes: A polygonal post is connected to the side of the first connecting portion away from the first threaded portion and is configured to be at least partially accommodated within the polygonal hole, the outline of the polygonal post matching the polygonal hole.

6. The locking assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second lock firmware includes: A screw, configured to couple the first threaded hole; and A second abutment plate is connected to the screw and configured to press against the second plate.

7. The locking assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The second connecting part has a through hole through which the first body passes.

8. The locking assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking fastener has a second threaded hole, and the first threaded portion is configured to couple the second threaded hole.

9. The locking assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector further includes a first body connected between the first threaded portion and the first connecting portion and configured to pass through the first plate. The first connecting portion has a first connecting surface opposite to the first threaded portion. The second connector further includes a second body connected between the second threaded portion and the second connecting portion and configured to pass through the second plate. The second connecting portion has a second connecting surface opposite to the second threaded portion. The elastic element is connected between the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface.

10. The locking assembly as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The second connecting portion further includes a polygonal hole located on the side of the second connecting portion opposite to the second threaded portion. The first connector also includes: A polygonal post is connected to the side of the first connecting portion away from the first threaded portion and is configured to be at least partially accommodated within the polygonal hole, the outline of the polygonal post matching the polygonal hole.

11. The locking assembly as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The first locking fastener has a third screw hole, and the first threaded portion is configured to couple the third screw hole. The second locking fastener has a fourth screw hole, and the second threaded portion is configured to couple the fourth screw hole.

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