Self-locking key and base

By designing a self-locking button with a transmission connection between the button assembly and the push-twist assembly, the problem of cumbersome operation of the limit structure is solved, enabling easy locking and unlocking of the battery or functional module, and improving the user experience.

CN223809048UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-16FUJIAN LANDI COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423154196.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2026-01-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-20

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, limiting structures are cumbersome to operate and cannot easily place items, especially in financial equipment scenarios where the placement of batteries or functional modules is unstable or the locking structure is complex, making the charging and installation process cumbersome.

Method used

Design a self-locking button, including a button assembly and a push-twist assembly. By setting vertical and horizontal movement channels in a fixed housing and drivingly connecting the button assembly and the push-twist assembly, the button assembly drives the push-twist assembly to move horizontally when moving vertically, thus realizing a simple locking and unlocking operation.

Benefits of technology

It enables simpler limit and release operations, is flexible and convenient to use, and is suitable for the stable placement and removal of batteries or functional modules.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a self-locking button and a base. The self-locking button comprises a button assembly, a push button assembly and a fixed housing. A vertical moving channel and a horizontal moving channel are arranged in the fixed shell; the button assembly is movably arranged in the vertical moving channel; the pushing and twisting assembly is movably arranged in the horizontal moving channel; the button assembly is in transmission connection with the push button assembly, and the button assembly drives the push button assembly to move along the horizontal moving channel when moving along the vertical moving channel. In other words, the front end of the push-button assembly extends out to play a limiting role in the original state, the limiting role of the front end of the push-button assembly is relieved after the button assembly is pressed downwards, and locking and unlocking operation can be achieved more easily and conveniently.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to switch button technical field, especially a self locking button and base. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, the containing structure for placing the articles is usually provided with a limiting structure for locking the articles in the placing bin body. However, the limiting structure is complicated to operate and cannot conveniently place the articles. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem that a self locking button and base can more simply realize the locking operation.

[0004] To solve the above technical problem, the utility model adopts the technical scheme that:

[0005] A self locking button, comprising a button assembly, a push-torque assembly and a fixed shell, a vertical moving channel and a horizontal moving channel are arranged in the fixed shell, the button assembly is movably arranged in the vertical moving channel, the push-torque assembly is movably arranged in the horizontal moving channel, the button assembly is in transmission connection with the push-torque assembly, and the button assembly drives the push-torque assembly to move along the horizontal moving channel when moving along the vertical moving channel.

[0006] Further, the push-torque assembly comprises a long-strip-shaped cooperation part and a limiting part, the cooperation part is arranged in the fixed shell, the limiting part is arranged outside the fixed shell and is connected with the cooperation part, a displacement groove is arranged on the cooperation part, a first inclined surface is arranged on the side of the displacement groove away from the limiting part, the first inclined surface is inclined toward the direction of the limiting part, the button assembly comprises a pressing part and a displacement part vertically connected with the pressing part, the displacement part is movably arranged in the displacement groove, and a second inclined surface is arranged on the displacement part and is in abutment with the first inclined surface.

[0007] Further, the limiting part is L-shaped, the first end of the limiting part is parallel to the top surface of the fixed shell and extends toward the side away from the fixed shell, and the second end of the limiting part is perpendicular to the top surface of the fixed shell and is connected with the first end of the cooperation part.

[0008] Further, the push-torque assembly further comprises an elastic reset member, one end of the elastic reset member is in abutment with the second end of the cooperation part, and the other end of the elastic reset member is used for fixation.

[0009] Further, the elastic reset member comprises a spring and a limiting column; one end of the spring is in abutment with the second end of the matching part, and the other end of the spring is fixed on the fixed shell or an external structure; and the limiting column is arranged at the center of the spring.

[0010] Further, the button assembly further comprises an elastic member; the elastic member is arranged between the displacement part and the inner bottom surface of the fixed shell.

[0011] Further, one end of the elastic member is connected with the end of the displacement part away from the pressing part; and the other end of the elastic member is used to abut against the inner bottom surface of the fixed shell.

[0012] Further, the fixed shell is provided with a separated upper sliding groove and a lower sliding groove in the vertical direction; the upper sliding groove and the lower sliding groove form the vertical movement channel; and the two ends of the displacement part are movably arranged in the upper sliding groove and the lower sliding groove respectively.

[0013] Further, the fixed shell is provided with a separated left sliding groove and a right sliding groove in the horizontal direction; the left sliding groove and the right sliding groove form the horizontal movement channel; and the two ends of the matching part are movably arranged in the left sliding groove and the right sliding groove respectively.

[0014] In order to solve the above technical problems, another technical scheme of the utility model is adopted:

[0015] A base comprises the self-locking button and further comprises a shell; the shell is provided with at least one set of placing grooves; the top of each placing groove is provided with one self-locking button, and the setting height of the self-locking button is higher than the placing height of the placing groove.

[0016] The utility model has the advantages that: by arranging the vertical movement channel and the horizontal movement channel in the fixed shell, movably arranging the button assembly in the vertical movement channel and movably arranging the push-torque assembly in the horizontal movement channel, and transmission connecting the button assembly and the push-torque assembly, the button assembly can drive the push-torque assembly to move along the horizontal movement channel when moving along the vertical movement channel, the front end of the push-torque assembly in the original state can play a limiting role, the limiting role of the front end of the push-torque assembly can be released after the button assembly is pressed, the locking and unlocking operation can be more conveniently realized, the self-locking button can realize more convenient limiting and releasing limiting, and the use is flexible and convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is an internal structure diagram of the self-locking button in the utility model embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2Another perspective view of the self-locking button in the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0019] Figure 3 A structure view of the self-locking button after hiding the push-torque assembly in the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0020] Figure 4 A structure view of the base in the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0021] Label explanation:

[0022] 1, fixed shell; 11, upper sliding groove; 12, lower sliding groove; 13, left sliding groove; 14, right sliding groove; 15, inner sliding groove;

[0023] 2, push-torque assembly; 21, matching part; 22, limiting part; 23, displacement slot; 24, first inclined surface; 25, elastic return member; 26, limiting column;

[0024] 3, button assembly; 31, pressing part; 32, displacement part; 33, second inclined surface; 34, elastic member;

[0025] 4, base; 41, shell; 42, placing groove; 43, self-locking button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] To explain the technical content, the purpose and the effect of the present application in detail, the following will be explained in combination with the embodiments and the drawings.

[0027] In the related art, the containing structure for placing articles usually has a limiting structure, but the operation process of the limiting structure is complicated and the article cannot be placed conveniently. For example, in the financial equipment scene, the batteries or function modules of some electronic devices such as POS machines are replaceable, therefore, a placing base or a charging base is arranged to place the replaced batteries. However, some devices do not have a locking structure, which causes unstable placement of the batteries, or the locking structure is complicated, which causes a complicated charging installation process. In view of the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present application is:

[0028] A self-locking button, comprising a button assembly, a push-torque assembly and a fixed shell; a vertical moving channel and a horizontal moving channel are arranged in the fixed shell; the button assembly is movably arranged in the vertical moving channel; the push-torque assembly is movably arranged in the horizontal moving channel; the button assembly and the push-torque assembly are in transmission connection, and the button assembly drives the push-torque assembly to move along the horizontal moving channel when moving along the vertical moving channel.

[0029] The utility model discloses beneficial effect lies in: through setting up vertical movement passageway and horizontal movement passageway in fixed shell, respectively movable setting button assembly in vertical movement passageway, and movable setting push twist assembly in horizontal movement passageway, and button assembly and push twist assembly transmission connection, make button assembly when moving along vertical movement passageway drive push twist assembly along horizontal movement passageway and move, i. e. the front end of push twist assembly in original state stretches out and plays the limiting effect, removes the limiting effect of push twist assembly front end through button assembly and presses down, can more simply realize locking and unlocking operation, and the self-locking key of the application can realize more convenient limiting and removing limiting, and flexible and convenient use.

[0030] In some optional embodiments, the push twist assembly comprises a strip-shaped matching part and a limiting part; the matching part is arranged in the fixed shell; the limiting part is arranged outside the fixed shell and connected with the matching part; a displacement groove is arranged on the matching part, and a first inclined surface is arranged on one side of the displacement groove away from the limiting part; the first inclined surface is inclined towards the limiting part; the button assembly comprises a pressing part and a displacement part vertically connected with the pressing part; the displacement part is movably arranged in the displacement groove, and a second inclined surface is arranged on the displacement part and matched with the first inclined surface.

[0031] From the above description, the push twist assembly is provided with a limiting part for limiting external equipment, and the matching part is connected with the limiting part, and cooperation between the displacement part of the button assembly and the first and second inclined surfaces is realized, so that the first inclined surface pushes the second inclined surface to move backward after the pressing part is pressed, that is, the first inclined surface moves in the vertical direction while driving the second inclined surface to move in the horizontal direction, so that the matching part drives the limiting part to move backward, realizing limiting release.

[0032] Further, the limiting part is L-shaped; a first end of the limiting part is parallel to the top surface of the fixed shell and extends outward away from the fixed shell; a second end of the limiting part is perpendicular to the top surface of the fixed shell and connected with the first end of the matching part.

[0033] From the above description, by setting the limiting part as L-shaped, the first end of the limiting part is parallel to the top surface of the fixed shell and extends outward, so as to realize limiting of external equipment when extending and release limiting when retracting.

[0034] In some optional embodiments, the push twist assembly further comprises an elastic reset member; one end of the elastic reset member abuts against the second end of the matching part; the other end of the elastic reset member is used for fixing.

[0035] From the above description, by setting the elastic reset member at the second end of the matching part, when the button assembly removes the pressing external force, the elastic potential energy released by the elastic reset member pushes the matching part back to the initial position; at the same time, the push-torque assembly also reversely pushes the button assembly to reset during the resetting process, thereby playing a limiting role on the external device.

[0036] In some optional embodiments, the elastic reset member includes a spring and a limiting column; one end of the spring is in abutment with the second end of the matching part, and the other end of the spring is fixed on the fixed shell or an external structure; the limiting column is arranged at the center of the spring.

[0037] From the above description, by adopting the spring as the elastic reset member, the elastic potential energy is stored by compressing the spring, and the elastic potential energy is released when the button assembly removes the pressing external force, so as to realize the reset control of the push-torque assembly; by arranging the limiting column at the center of the spring, the spring can be compressed and popped out along the direction of the limiting column, and the push-torque assembly can be effectively pushed out along the preset direction to realize the reset.

[0038] In some optional embodiments, the button assembly further includes an elastic member; the elastic member is arranged between the displacement part and the inner bottom surface of the fixed shell.

[0039] From the above description, by arranging the elastic member between the button assembly and the inner bottom of the fixed shell, when the button assembly removes the pressing external force, the button assembly can be quickly reset under the action of the elastic member.

[0040] In some optional embodiments, one end of the elastic member is connected with the end of the displacement part away from the pressing part; the other end of the elastic member is used to abut with the inner bottom surface of the fixed shell.

[0041] From the above description, by connecting the elastic member with the bottom of the displacement part, the stability of the elastic member is improved.

[0042] In some optional embodiments, the fixed shell is provided with a separate upper sliding groove and a lower sliding groove in the vertical direction; the upper sliding groove and the lower sliding groove form a vertical moving channel; the two ends of the displacement part are respectively movably arranged in the upper sliding groove and the lower sliding groove.

[0043] From the above description, by arranging the upper sliding groove and the lower sliding groove in the vertical direction in the fixed shell, and the upper sliding groove and the lower sliding groove are separate, the avoiding space is provided for the button assembly and the push-torque assembly, so that the button assembly and the push-torque assembly can form a transmission connection in the separate area, and play a limiting role on the movement of the button assembly.

[0044] In some optional embodiments, the fixed shell is provided with a separate left sliding groove and a right sliding groove in the horizontal direction; the left sliding groove and the right sliding groove form a horizontal moving channel; and the two ends of the matching part are movably arranged in the left sliding groove and the right sliding groove respectively.

[0045] As can be known from the above description, by arranging the left sliding groove and the right sliding groove in the horizontal direction in the fixed shell, the movement of the push-torque assembly is limited, and meanwhile the button assembly and the push-torque assembly can be transmissionally connected in the area separated by the left sliding groove and the right sliding groove.

[0046] The specific working principle of the self-locking button is as follows:

[0047] In the initial state, the elastic member supports the button assembly, the elastic reset member supports the push-torque assembly, and the second inclined surface in the button assembly and the first inclined surface in the push-torque assembly support each other, so that the limiting part of the push-torque assembly is stretched to limit the movement.

[0048] a. When the limiting is released, the elastic member is compressed by pressing the pressing part, so that the button assembly as a whole moves downward; in the process of moving downward, the first inclined surface moves downward in the vertical direction, thereby driving the second inclined surface to move backward in the horizontal direction, so that the push-torque assembly as a whole moves backward and compresses the elastic reset member, so that the limiting part is retracted to release the limiting. After the external force is removed, the push-torque assembly and the button assembly are reset under the action of the elastic reset member and the elastic member, so that the limiting part of the push-torque assembly is stretched to complete self-locking.

[0049] b. When the limiting is released, the limiting part is pushed backward, so that the push-torque assembly as a whole moves backward under the action of the pushing force and compresses the elastic reset member, so that the limiting is released. After the external force is removed, the push-torque assembly is reset under the action of the elastic reset member, so that the limiting part of the push-torque assembly is stretched to complete self-locking.

[0050] Another embodiment of the utility model provides a base, including above-mentioned self-locking button still include shell;Shell is provided with at least one group of placing groove;The top of each placing groove is provided with a self-locking button, and the setting height of the self-locking button is higher than the placing height of the placing groove;For example, for different height batteries, the height of the base and the depth of the placing groove in the base are adjusted according to the actual height of the battery, and at the same time, the self-locking button is arranged on the top of the placing groove, so that after the battery is inserted into the placing groove, the self-locking button limits the top of the battery.

[0051] The self-locking button and the base provided by the utility model can be applied to the scene of battery placement as a battery placement device, and the following will be described through specific embodiments:

[0052] Embodiment one

[0053] Please refer toFigures 1 to 3 A self-locking button 43 comprises a button assembly 3, a push-torque assembly 2 and a fixed shell 1. The fixed shell 1 is provided with a vertical moving channel and a horizontal moving channel. For example, in an optional embodiment, the fixed shell 1 is provided with a separated upper sliding groove 11 and a lower sliding groove 12 in the vertical direction. The upper sliding groove 11 and the lower sliding groove 12 form the vertical moving channel. The two ends of a displacement part 32 are movably arranged in the upper sliding groove 11 and the lower sliding groove 12 respectively. In addition, the fixed shell 1 is provided with a separated left sliding groove 13 and a right sliding groove 14 in the horizontal direction. The left sliding groove 13 and the right sliding groove 14 form the horizontal moving channel. The two ends of a cooperation part 21 are movably arranged in the left sliding groove 13 and the right sliding groove 14 respectively. Meanwhile, as mentioned above, the inner side of the top of the fixed shell 1 is also provided with an inner sliding groove 15, which supports the push-torque assembly 2. Figure 3

[0054] The button assembly 3 is movably arranged in the vertical moving channel. The push-torque assembly 2 is movably arranged in the horizontal moving channel. The first end of the push-torque assembly 2 is parallel to the top surface of the fixed shell 1 and extends towards the side away from the fixed shell 1. The button assembly 3 is in transmission connection with the push-torque assembly 2, and the transmission connection position is the avoiding area formed between the upper sliding groove 11, the lower sliding groove 12, the left sliding groove 13 and the right sliding groove 14. When the button assembly 3 moves along the vertical moving channel, the push-torque assembly 2 moves along the horizontal moving channel.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The push-torque assembly 2 comprises an integral cooperation part 21 in the shape of a long strip and an L-shaped limiting part 22. The first end of the limiting part 22 is parallel to the top surface of the fixed shell 1 and extends towards the side away from the fixed shell 1. The second end of the limiting part 22 is perpendicular to the top surface of the fixed shell 1 and is connected with the first end of the cooperation part 21. The cooperation part 21 is arranged in the fixed shell 1. The cooperation part 21 is provided with a displacement groove 23, and the side of the displacement groove 23 away from the limiting part 22 is provided with a first inclined surface 24. The first inclined surface 24 is inclined towards the limiting part 22. The button assembly 3 comprises a pressing part 31 and a displacement part 32 vertically connected with the pressing part 31. The displacement part 32 is movably arranged in the displacement groove 23, and the displacement part 32 is provided with a second inclined surface 33 abutting the first inclined surface 24. That is, through the abutting of the second inclined surface 33 and the first inclined surface 24, the second inclined surface 33 can continuously press the first inclined surface 24 during the downward movement of the button assembly 3, so that the second inclined surface 33 continuously moves backward to drive the push-torque assembly 2 to move backward as a whole.

[0056] ​Wherein, the push-torque assembly 2 further comprises an elastic reset member 25; one end of the elastic reset member 25 is in abutment with the second end of the matching part 21; the other end of the elastic reset member 25 is used for fixing; for example, it can be fixedly connected with the fixed shell 1 or provided with a through hole and connected with an external structure. In an optional embodiment, the elastic reset member 25 comprises a spring, that is, one end of the spring is in abutment with the second end of the matching part 21, and the other end of the spring is fixed on the fixed shell 1 or an external structure; at the same time, in order to improve the stability of the spring, a limiting column 26 is arranged at the center of the spring. The button assembly 3 further comprises an elastic member 34; the elastic member 34 is arranged between the displacement part 32 and the inner bottom surface of the fixed shell 1. One end of the elastic member 34 is connected with the end of the displacement part 32 away from the pressing part 31; the other end of the elastic member 34 is used for being in abutment with the inner bottom surface of the fixed shell 1.

[0057] The specific working principle of the self-locking button 43 is as follows:

[0058] In the initial state: the button assembly 3 is supported by the elastic member 34, and the push-torque assembly 2 is supported by the elastic reset member 25, and the second inclined surface 33 in the button assembly 3 and the first inclined surface 24 in the push-torque assembly 2 support each other, so that the limiting part 22 of the push-torque assembly 2 extends to play a limiting role.

[0059] a When the limiting is released: the elastic member 34 is compressed by pressing the pressing part 31, so that the button assembly 3 as a whole moves downward; in the process of moving downward, the button assembly 3, through the cooperation of the second inclined surface 33 and the first inclined surface 24, constantly moves backward and compresses the elastic reset member 25, so that the limiting part 22 is retracted to release the limiting. After the external force is removed, the push-torque assembly 2 and the button assembly 3 are reset under the action of the elastic reset member 25 and the elastic member 34, so that the limiting part 22 of the push-torque assembly 2 extends to complete self-locking.

[0060] b When the limiting is released: the limiting part is pushed backward, so that the push-torque assembly 2 constantly moves backward and compresses the elastic reset member 25 under the action of the pushing force, so as to release the limiting. After the external force is removed, the push-torque assembly 2 is reset under the action of the elastic reset member 25, so that the limiting part 22 of the push-torque assembly 2 extends to complete self-locking.

[0061] Embodiment two

[0062] Please refer to Figure 4 A base 4 comprising the self-locking button 43 in embodiment one, further comprising a shell 41; the shell 41 is provided with at least one set of placing grooves 42; the top of each placing groove 42 is provided with one self-locking button 43, and the setting height of the self-locking button 43 is higher than the placing height of the placing groove 42; for example, after the battery is inserted into the placing groove, the height of the self-locking button is just located at the top of the battery, so as to limit the battery.

[0063] The base 4 is used as follows:

[0064] When the battery needs to be placed, the push-torque assembly 2 is continuously moved backward and the elastic reset member 25 is compressed by pressing the button assembly 3 or pushing the push-torque assembly 2, so that the limiting portion 22 is retracted to be released from the limiting, and when the battery is placed, the push-torque assembly 2 is reset and self-locked to limit the top of the battery due to the removal of external force.

[0065] When the battery needs to be taken out, the push-torque assembly 2 is continuously moved backward and the elastic reset member 25 is compressed by pressing the button assembly 3 or pushing the push-torque assembly 2, so that the limiting portion 22 is retracted to be released from the limiting, and the battery can be taken out.

[0066] The above is only an embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent range of the present application, and any equivalent transformation, direct or indirect application in related technical fields by using the content of the present application specification and drawings are also included in the patent protection range of the present application.

Claims

1. A self-locking key, characterized in that The button assembly, the push-torque assembly and the fixed shell are included; The fixed shell is provided with a vertical moving channel and a horizontal moving channel; The button assembly is movably arranged in the vertical moving channel; The push-torque assembly is movably arranged in the horizontal moving channel; The button assembly is in transmission connection with the push-torque assembly, and the button assembly drives the push-torque assembly to move along the horizontal moving channel when moving along the vertical moving channel.

2. A self-locking key according to claim 1, wherein The push-torque assembly includes a long strip-shaped matching part and a limiting part; The matching part is arranged in the fixed shell; The limiting part is arranged outside the fixed shell and connected with the matching part; The matching part is provided with a displacement groove, and a first inclined surface is arranged on the side of the displacement groove away from the limiting part; the first inclined surface is inclined towards the limiting part; The button assembly includes a pressing part and a displacement part vertically connected with the pressing part; The displacement part is movably arranged in the displacement groove, and the displacement part is provided with a second inclined surface matched with the first inclined surface.

3. A self-locking key according to claim 2, wherein The limiting part is L-shaped; The first end of the limiting part is parallel to the top surface of the fixed shell and extends towards the side away from the fixed shell; The second end of the limiting part is perpendicular to the top surface of the fixed shell and connected with the first end of the matching part.

4. The self-locking key of claim 2, wherein, The push-torque assembly further includes an elastic reset member; One end of the elastic reset member abuts against the second end of the matching part; The other end of the elastic reset member is used for fixation.

5. A self-locking key according to claim 4, wherein The elastic reset member includes a spring and a limiting column; One end of the spring abuts against the second end of the matching part, and the other end of the spring is fixed on the fixed shell or an external structure; The limiting column is arranged at the center of the spring.

6. A self-locking key according to claim 2, wherein The button assembly further includes an elastic member; The elastic member is arranged between the displacement part and the inner bottom surface of the fixed shell.

7. A self-locking key according to claim 6, wherein One end of the elastic member is connected with the end of the displacement part away from the pressing part; The other end of the elastic member is used for abutting against the inner bottom surface of the fixed shell.

8. The self-locking key of claim 2, wherein, The fixed shell is provided with separate upper and lower sliding grooves in the vertical direction; The upper and lower sliding grooves form the vertical moving channel; Both ends of the displacement part are movably arranged in the upper and lower sliding grooves, respectively.

9. The self-locking key of claim 2, wherein, The fixed shell is provided with separate left and right sliding grooves in the horizontal direction; The left and right sliding grooves form the horizontal moving channel; Both ends of the matching part are movably arranged in the left and right sliding grooves, respectively.

10. A base, characterized in that The self-locking button as claimed in any one of claims 1-9 further includes a shell; The shell is provided with at least one set of placing grooves; The top of each placing groove is provided with one self-locking button, and the setting height of the self-locking button is higher than the placing height of the placing groove.