Connecting assembly and container

Abstract

The utility model provides a connecting assembly and a container, and the connecting assembly comprises a first lock catch structure which has a locking state and an unlocking state and is arranged on a first module and a second module which are adjacent to each other, and when the first lock catch structure is in the locking state, the first module and the second module interfere with each other in the separation direction; the second lock catch structure is arranged on the first module and the second module and has a locking state and an unlocking state, when the second lock catch structure is in the locking state, the second module is self-locked, and the first module and the second module interfere in the staggered direction; when the lock catch structure is in the unlocking state, the second module is unlocked, and the first module and the second module do not interfere with each other in the dislocation direction; when the first lock catch structure and the second lock catch structure are both in the locking state, the first module and the second module are locked, and the second module is self-locked. The structure is simple, dismounting operation is convenient, and time and labor are saved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of connection, in particular to a connection assembly and a container. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of disassembling and assembling, a general user often needs to carry multiple tool boxes to the site according to the task requirements, so as to select the most suitable hand tools therefrom, and in order to facilitate transportation, the multiple tool boxes need to be stacked and connected together. In the prior art, the connection mechanism between two adjacent tool boxes is relatively complex, the operation is cumbersome, time-consuming and laborious, and the disassembly efficiency is low. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] Therefore, the present application provides a connection assembly and a container, which are simple in structure and convenient to operate.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A connection assembly for connecting a first module and a second module, comprising:

[0006] A first locking structure having a locked state and an unlocked state, arranged on the adjacent first module and second module, when the first locking structure is in the locked state, the first module and the second module interfere in the direction of separation;

[0007] A second locking structure arranged on the first module and the second module, having a locked state and an unlocked state, when the second locking structure is in the locked state, the second module is self-locked, and the first module and the second module interfere in the direction of misalignment; when the second locking structure is in the unlocked state, the second module is unlocked, and the first module and the second module do not interfere in the direction of misalignment;

[0008] When the first locking structure and the second locking structure are both in the locked state, the first module and the second module are locked, and the second module is self-locked.

[0009] Optionally, the second locking structure comprises:

[0010] A locking member movably arranged on the second module;

[0011] A matching part arranged on the first module;

[0012] When the second locking structure is in the locked state, the locking member interferes with the matching part in the misalignment direction of the first module and the second module; when the second locking structure is in the unlocked state, the locking member does not interfere with the matching part.

[0013] Optionally, the second locking structure comprises:

[0014] a resilient member located between the locking member and the second module and capable of driving the locking member to interfere with the matching portion in the locking direction, so that the locking member is automatically kept in the locking state.

[0015] Optionally, the locking member comprises an operating member capable of flip motion relative to the second module and a lock tongue drivingly connected to the operating member and capable of being extended into and out of the matching portion under the driving of the operating member.

[0016] Alternatively, the locking member comprises an operating member capable of up-down sliding motion relative to the second module and a lock tongue drivingly connected to the operating member and capable of being extended into and out of the matching portion under the driving of the operating member.

[0017] Optionally, the second locking structure further comprises:

[0018] a self-locking catch arranged on the first module and the second module, the self-locking catch being capable of interfering in the unlocking direction of the second module.

[0019] Optionally, the second module comprises a first box body and a second box body, the first box body being connected to the second box body.

[0020] The self-locking catch comprises a self-locking slot arranged on the first box body and a self-locking member arranged on the second box body and on the locking member, the self-locking member being capable of following the locking member to act relative to the second box body to engage with the self-locking slot.

[0021] Alternatively, the self-locking catch comprises a self-locking slot arranged on the first box body and a self-locking member arranged on the second box body and on the locking member, the self-locking slot being capable of following the locking member to act relative to the second box body to engage with the self-locking member.

[0022] Optionally, the first module and the second module each comprise a first box body and a second box body, the first box body being connected to the second box body.

[0023] The self-locking catch comprises a self-locking slot arranged on the first box body and a self-locking member arranged on the second box body and on the locking member, the self-locking slot being capable of following the locking member to act relative to the second box body to engage with the self-locking member.

[0024] Optionally, the first locking structure includes at least one blocking part disposed on the first module and at least one holding part disposed on the second module. When the blocking part engages with the holding part, the first module and the second module are slidably connected.

[0025] The first locking structure and the second locking structure are disposed on the two sides of the relatively / adjacent first module and the second module.

[0026] A container, wherein one of the containers is connected to another container / rigid platform via a connection component as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0027] The connecting components and container provided in this application, through the combination of a first locking structure and a second locking structure, can restrict the movement of the first and second modules along the misalignment and separation directions, thereby achieving locking of the first and second modules. This facilitates the organization and storage of each module and improves the user experience. During installation, the first locking structure is locked first, followed by the second locking structure. The locking of the first locking structure by the second locking structure keeps it in a locked state, ensuring safety, stability, and excellent locking effect. During disassembly, unlocking the second locking structure releases the locking of the first locking structure, and then unlocking the first locking structure again allows the first and second modules to be separated, facilitating disassembly. Moreover, the second locking structure has both self-locking and interlocking functions, reducing the number of locks required. Its simple structure and convenient assembly / disassembly operations save time and effort. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 A perspective view showing the connection between the first module and the second module in the first embodiment;

[0030] Figure 2 A perspective view of the first module shown in the first embodiment;

[0031] Figure 3 A perspective view of the second module shown in the first embodiment;

[0032] Figure 4 A perspective view showing the connection between the first module and the second module in the second embodiment;

[0033] Figure 5 A perspective view of the first module shown in the second embodiment;

[0034] Figure 6 A perspective view of the second module shown in the second embodiment;

[0035] Figure 7 A perspective view showing the connection between the first module and the second module in the third embodiment;

[0036] Figure 8 A perspective view of the first module shown in the third embodiment;

[0037] Figure 9 A perspective view of the second module shown in the third embodiment;

[0038] Figure 10 A perspective view showing the connection between the first module and the second module in the fourth embodiment;

[0039] Figure 11 A cross-sectional view showing the connection between the first module and the second module in the fourth embodiment;

[0040] Figure 12 A perspective view of the first module shown in the fourth embodiment;

[0041] Figure 13 A perspective view of the second module shown in the fourth embodiment.

[0042] In the picture:

[0043] 11. Blocking part; 12. Holding part; 13. First guide part; 14. Second guide part;

[0044] 21. Locking element; 22. Locking groove; 23. Operating element; 24. Locking tongue; 25. Self-locking element; 26. Self-locking groove;

[0045] 100. Module 1; 200. Module 2. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] like Figures 1-13As shown, this application embodiment provides a connecting component for connecting a first module 100 and a second module 200, which includes a first locking structure and a second locking structure. The first module 100 and the second module 200 are adjacent, for example, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are stacked vertically, or the first module 100 and the second module 200 are abutted horizontally. This connecting component can be applied to containers, such as toolboxes, tool holders, storage boxes, storage baskets, drawer boxes, wheeled boxes, tool bags, etc. This connecting component is mainly used for interlocking between two modules; the first module 100 can be a container, and the second module 200 can also be a container, with the connecting component interlocking the containers; the first module 100 / second module 200 can be containers, and the second module 200 / first module 100 can be a rigid platform, with the connecting component interlocking the container and the rigid platform.

[0048] This solution is illustrated using the example of the first module 100 and the second module 200 stacked vertically.

[0049] The first and second locking structures are disposed on adjacent first modules 100 and second modules 200, for example, on the contact surfaces of the first module 100 and second module 200, or on the sides of the first module 100 and second module 200 close to each other. The first and second locking structures have locked and unlocked states, and can switch between the locked and unlocked states through their own actions.

[0050] Specifically, when the first locking structure is in the locked state, it causes the first module 100 and the second module 200 to interfere in the disjoint direction, thereby restricting their movement in that direction. When the second locking structure is in the locked state, it self-locks the second module 200 and simultaneously causes the first module 100 and the second module 200 to interfere in the misaligned direction, thus restricting their movement in that direction. Furthermore, when both the first and second locking structures are locked, they lock together, allowing the first module 100 and the second module 200 to move in both the disjoint and misaligned directions. In other words, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are locked together, and the second locking structure self-locks the second module 200.

[0051] When the locking structure is in the unlocked state, the second locking structure releases the self-locking of the second module 200, while simultaneously preventing the first module 100 and the second module 200 from interfering in the misaligned direction (i.e., allowing the first module 100 and the second module 200 to move along the unlocking direction of the first locking structure). This allows the first module 100 and the second module 200 to move in the misaligned direction until the first locking structure moves to the unlocked state along the unlocking direction, at which point the second module 200 completes unlocking. When the second locking structure is in the unlocked state, the first locking structure can be allowed to move from the locked state to the unlocked state, allowing the first module 100 and the second module 200 to move in opposite directions, thus enabling both modules to unlock.

[0052] When the first locking structure is locked, the second locking structure can be locked simultaneously, so that both the first and second locking structures remain in the locked state, thereby locking the first module 100 and the second module 200. Correspondingly, when the first locking structure is not locked, the second locking structure cannot be locked.

[0053] In this way, the combination of the first and second locking structures restricts the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 along the misalignment and separation directions, thereby locking the first module 100 and the second module 200. This facilitates the organization and storage of each module, improving the user experience. During installation, the first locking structure is locked first, followed by the second locking structure. The second locking structure keeps the first locking structure in a locked state, ensuring safety, stability, and excellent locking effect. During disassembly, unlocking the second locking structure releases the lock on the first locking structure, and then unlocking the first locking structure allows the first module 100 and the second module 200 to be separated, facilitating disassembly. Moreover, the second locking structure has both self-locking and interlocking functions, reducing the number of locking mechanisms required. Its simple structure and convenient assembly / disassembly operations save time and effort.

[0054] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the misalignment direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200 is parallel to the contact surface of the first module 100 and the second module 200, and can be perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200. The separation direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200 is perpendicular to the contact surface of the first module 100 and the second module 200, and can be parallel to the arrangement direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200. Taking the second module 200 as a reference, the second module 200 is stacked on top of the first module 100. At this time, the first module 100 can move relative to the second module 200 along the misalignment direction, that is, the first module 100 moves in the horizontal direction of front, back, left, and right; at this time, the first module 100 can also move relative to the second module 200 along the separation direction, that is, the first module 100 moves in the vertical direction upward. Since the first module 100 and the second module 200 are in contact, restricting their movement along the misalignment direction and the separation direction can lock the first module 100 and the second module 200. In other embodiments, the misalignment direction and the separation direction can also be other directions. The misalignment direction and the separation direction are two complementary directions, which are mainly used to lock the first module 100 and the second module 200 in the up, down, left, right, front and back directions through the first locking structure and the second locking structure when the first module 100 and the second module 200 abut each other, thereby realizing the locking between the first module 100 and the second module 200.

[0055] In some embodiments, the first locking structure includes at least one blocking part 11 and at least one holding part 12. In the embodiments of this application, the number of blocking parts 11 and holding parts 12 is the same, with two, three or more of each, and the blocking parts 11 and holding parts 12 correspond one-to-one. The blocking part 11 is disposed on the first module 100, and the holding part 12 is disposed on the second module 200. When the blocking part 11 and the holding part 12 engage with each other, that is, the blocking part 11 engages between the holding part 12 and the second module 200, and the holding part 12 engages between the blocking part 11 and the first module 100, thereby restricting the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in a direction away from each other. At this time, the first module 100 and the second module 200 are slidably connected, and the sliding direction is perpendicular to or forms an angle with the arrangement direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200.

[0056] The system includes multiple blocking parts 11 and multiple holding parts 12. For example, there may be two blocking parts 11 and two holding parts 12. In this way, by using multiple sets of blocking parts 11 and holding parts 12 in combination, the connection between the first module 100 and the second module 200 can be made more stable and reliable.

[0057] In some preferred embodiments, the first locking structure is configured as a slide rail structure, with two sets of blocking parts 11 and retaining parts 12 respectively, forming two sets of slide rail structures. Both sets of blocking parts 11 protrude from the first module 100 and extend in opposite directions, while both sets of retaining parts 12 protrude from the second module 200 and extend in opposite directions, so that the two sets of slide rail structures interlock. The extending directions of the blocking parts 11 and retaining parts 12 are the sliding directions of the slide rail structure, i.e., the unlocking directions of the first locking structure. When the two sets of retaining parts 12 and the two sets of blocking parts 11 are engaged, the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in disjoint directions can be restricted, while allowing the first module 100 and the second module 200 to move in misaligned directions, which are the extending directions of the retaining parts 12 and the blocking parts 11.

[0058] In other preferred embodiments, the first locking structure is configured as a claw hook structure, with multiple sets (at least two sets) of blocking parts 11 and holding parts 12 to form multiple sets of claw hook structures. Multiple sets of blocking parts 11 protrude from the first module 100 and face the same direction, while multiple sets of holding parts 12 protrude from the second module 200 and face the same direction. The blocking parts 11 and holding parts 12 face opposite directions. The arrangement directions of the multiple blocking parts 11 and the multiple holding parts 12 are both the unlocking directions of the first locking structure. When the multiple sets of holding parts 12 and the multiple sets of blocking parts 11 are engaged, the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in the disjoint direction can be restricted, while allowing the first module 100 and the second module 200 to move in a misaligned direction. This misaligned direction is the arrangement direction of the multiple holding parts 12 and the arrangement direction of the multiple blocking parts 11, and this misaligned direction is perpendicular to the extension directions of the multiple holding parts and the extension directions of the multiple blocking parts 11.

[0059] In addition, in order for the blocking part 11 and the holding part 12 in the claw hook structure to engage smoothly, the first locking structure also has a guide structure. The guide structure includes a first guide part 13 and a second guide part 14. The first guide part 13 and the second guide part 14 are respectively located on the first module 100 and the second module 200. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 abut, the first guide part 13 and the second guide part 14 are guided and connected. By causing the first guide part 13 to be guided and displaced relative to the second guide part 14, the first module 100 and the second module 200 can only be displaced along the guide direction of the guide structure. The guide direction of the guide structure is the unlocking direction and the locking direction of the first locking structure.

[0060] In some embodiments, the second locking structure includes a locking member 21 and a mating part 22. The locking member 21 is movably disposed on the second module 200, and this movement can be configured as a sliding movement or a flipping movement. The mating part 22 is disposed on the first module 100. The locking member 21 and the mating part 22 are configured to cooperate, and the second locking structure switches between an unlocked state and a locked state by changing the position of the locking member 21 relative to the mating part 22. When the second locking structure is in the locked state, the locking member 21 and the mating part 22 interfere with each other in the misalignment direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200, thereby restricting the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in the misalignment direction, while keeping the first locking structure in the locked state. When the second locking structure is in the unlocked state, the locking member 21 does not interfere with the mating part 22, and the first module 100 and the second module 200 can move in the misalignment direction.

[0061] Specifically, in this embodiment, the mating part 22 is configured as a locking groove. When the locking member 21 moves relative to the locking groove in the unlocking direction, the locking member 21 abuts against the side wall of the locking groove, thereby creating interference between the locking member 21 and the mating part 22. In other embodiments, the mating part 22 and the locking member 21 may also have other forms of structure. The locking member 21 is disposed on the second module 200. For example, when the first module 100 and the second module 200 are docked, the locking member 21 and the locking groove are both located on the sides of the first module 100 and the second module 200 to facilitate locking and unlocking. Moreover, the locking member 21 can move relative to the second module 200 (this movement can be configured as sliding, i.e., the locking member 21 is slidably connected to the second module 200; or this movement can be configured as flipping, i.e., the locking member 21 is flipped and connected to the second module 200) so that the locking member 21 can extend into and extend out of the locking groove. When the second latch structure is in the locked state, the locking member 21 extends into the locking groove. When the second latch structure is in the unlocked state, the locking member 21 extends out of the locking groove. By the locking member 21 extending into and out of the locking groove, the second latch structure can switch between the unlocked and locked states, and at the same time, the locked state of the first latch structure can be maintained and unmaintained.

[0062] Furthermore, the second locking structure also includes an elastic element connected between the locking member 21 and the second module 200. This elastic element can drive the locking member 21 to move relative to the second module 200, causing the locking member 21 to interfere with the locking groove (i.e., the locking member 21 extends into the locking groove), thereby automatically keeping the second locking structure in the locked state. When the first module 100 is connected to the second module 200 and the second locking structure is in the locked state, the locking member 21 is positioned opposite the locking groove, and under the action of the elastic element, the locking member 21 is automatically held within the locking groove.

[0063] The locking element 21 includes an operating element 23 and a locking tongue 24. The operating element 23 is movable relative to the second module 200, and the locking tongue 24 is connected to the operating element 23 and can extend into and out of the mating part 22 under the action of the operating element 23. The second locking structure can be configured as a flip-type lock or a sliding lock, that is, the movement of the operating element 23 relative to the second module 200 can be configured as a flip-type movement or as a vertical sliding movement.

[0064] In some embodiments, the second locking structure includes a self-locking latch, which is disposed on the first module 100 and the second module 200. Here, a portion of the self-locking latch may be disposed on the first module 100 and another portion on the second module 200, or multiple portions of the self-locking latch may be disposed at different positions on the second module 200. One portion of the self-locking latch is disposed on and linked to the locking member 21. The locking member 21 can move the self-locking latch to interfere with the unlocking direction of the second module 200, thereby locking the second module 200. Simultaneously, the locking member 21 can also move the self-locking latch to a position where it does not interfere with the unlocking direction of the second module 200, thereby unlocking the second module 200.

[0065] In this embodiment, the self-locking buckle includes a self-locking element 25 and a self-locking groove 26. One of the self-locking buckle and the self-locking groove 26 is disposed on the locking element 21, and the other is disposed on the second module 200. The self-locking buckle and the self-locking groove 26 engage with each other to make the second module 200 self-lock. In other embodiments, the self-locking element 25 and the self-locking groove 26 may also be other types of structures.

[0066] Both the second module 200 and the second module 200 have two boxes stacked on top of each other. Here, the upper box is defined as the first box and the lower box as the second box. The first box and the second box are connected to each other. For example, the first box and the second box are hinged on one side and connected on the other side by a self-locking buckle. When the self-locking buckle is in the unlocked state, the second module 200 can be opened and closed by rotating the first box and the second box relative to each other.

[0067] The following describes several embodiments of this solution in detail with reference to the above embodiments.

[0068] like Figures 1-3As shown, in the first embodiment, the first module 100 is stacked on top of the second module 200. The first locking structure is a slide rail structure with four blocking parts 11 and four holding parts 12. The four blocking parts 11 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the first module 100, and the four holding parts 12 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the second module 200. By engaging one-to-one with the four blocking parts 11 and the four holding parts 12, the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in the disjoint direction is restricted, and the first module 100 and the second module 200 are allowed to move from the locked state to the unlocked state in the misaligned direction.

[0069] The second locking structure is configured as a combination of a sliding latch and a self-locking latch. The self-locking latch enables the second module 200 to lock itself. For example, the self-locking latch has a self-locking element 25 and a self-locking groove 26. The self-locking element 25 is located on the second housing of the second module 200, and the self-locking groove 26 is located on the first housing of the second module 200. The self-locking element 25 and the self-locking groove 26 engage to lock the second module 200. The sliding latch has an operating element 23, a locking tongue 24, and a mating part 22. The mating part 22 is configured as a locking groove. Two protrusions are spaced apart on the bottom surface of the first module 100, and the locking groove is formed between the two protrusions, so that the locking groove faces the second module 200. The operating element 23 is located on the self-locking element 25, and the locking tongue 24 is located on the operating element 23 and can slide up and down relative to the second module 200 with the operating element 23, allowing the locking tongue 24 to extend into and out of the locking groove, thereby switching the second locking structure between a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0070] like Figures 4-6 As shown, in the second embodiment, the first module 100 is stacked on top of the second module 200. The first locking structure is a claw hook structure with two blocking parts 11 and two holding parts 12. The two blocking parts 11 are respectively located on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the first module 100, and the two holding parts 12 are respectively located on opposite sides of the top surface of the second module 200. Both blocking parts 11 protrude from the first module 100 and face the same direction, while both holding parts 12 protrude from the second module 200 and face the same direction. The blocking parts 11 and the holding parts 12 face opposite directions. By engaging the two blocking parts 11 and the two holding parts 12 one-to-one, the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in the disjoint direction is restricted, while allowing the first module 100 and the second module 200 to move from the locked state to the unlocked state in the misaligned direction.

[0071] The bottom surface of the first module 100 is provided with four first guide parts 13, and the top surface of the second module 200 is provided with four second guide parts 14. The four first guide parts 13 and the four second guide parts 14 cooperate one-to-one. When the first module 100 and the second module 200 come into contact, the first guide parts 13 and the second guide parts 14 can restrict the relative misalignment direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200, so that the misalignment direction of the first module 100 and the second module 200 is the unlocking direction and locking direction of the first latch structure, that is, the arrangement direction of the two holding parts 12 or the blocking parts 11.

[0072] The second locking structure is configured as a combination of a flip-type locking mechanism and a self-locking locking mechanism. The flip-type locking mechanism has an operating element 23, a locking tongue 24, and a mating part 22. The mating part 22 is configured as a locking groove. A through groove is provided on the side of the first module 100, and the bottom of the through groove forms a locking groove. The operating element 23 is flip-connected to the second housing of the second module 200. The locking tongue 24 is disposed on the operating element 23 and can flip relative to the second module 200 with the operating element 23, so that the locking tongue 24 extends into and out of the locking groove, thereby enabling the second locking structure to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. The self-locking mechanism enables the second module 200 to self-lock. For example, the self-locking mechanism has a self-locking element 25 and a self-locking groove 26. The self-locking element 25 is disposed on the second housing of the second module 200, and the self-locking groove 26 is disposed on the first housing of the second module 200. The self-locking element 25 and the self-locking groove 26 cooperate to lock, thereby enabling the second module 200 to self-lock. The self-locking element 25 and the self-locking groove 26 are formed between the first housing and the operating element 23 of the second module 200.

[0073] like Figures 7-9 As shown, in the third embodiment, the first module 100 is stacked on top of the second module 200. The first locking structure is a claw hook structure with two blocking parts 11 and two holding parts 12. The two blocking parts 11 are respectively located on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the first module 100, and the two holding parts 12 are respectively located on opposite sides of the top surface of the second module 200. Both blocking parts 11 protrude from the first module 100 and face the same direction, while both holding parts 12 protrude from the second module 200 and face the same direction. The blocking parts 11 and the holding parts 12 face opposite directions. By engaging the two blocking parts 11 and the two holding parts 12 one-to-one, the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in the disjoint direction is restricted, while allowing the first module 100 and the second module 200 to move from the locked state to the unlocked state in the misaligned direction.

[0074] The second locking structure is configured as a combination of a flip-type latch and a self-locking latch. The flip-type latch has a locking element 21 and a mating part 22. A through groove is provided on the side of the first module 100, and a protrusion is provided at the bottom of the through groove to form the mating part 22. The locking element 21 is flipped and connected to the second housing of the second module 200. The locking element 21 is provided with a groove that matches the protrusion. By the engagement of the protrusion and the groove, the locking element 21 and the mating part 22 can be engaged, so that the second locking structure is in a locked state. The self-locking latch can realize the self-locking of the second module 200. For example, the self-locking latch has a self-locking element 25 and a self-locking groove 26. The self-locking groove 26 is provided on the second housing of the second module 200, and the self-locking element 25 is provided on the locking element 21 and flips relative to the second module 200 with the locking element 21. The self-locking element 25 engages with the self-locking groove 26 to lock, so that the second module 200 is self-locking.

[0075] like Figures 10-13 As shown, in the fourth embodiment, the first module 100 is stacked on top of the second module 200. The first locking structure is a claw hook structure with two blocking parts 11 and two holding parts 12. The two blocking parts 11 are respectively located on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the first module 100, and the two holding parts 12 are respectively located on opposite sides of the top surface of the second module 200. Both blocking parts 11 protrude from the first module 100 and face the same direction, while both holding parts 12 protrude from the second module 200 and face the same direction. The blocking parts 11 and the holding parts 12 face opposite directions. By engaging the two blocking parts 11 and the two holding parts 12 one-to-one, the movement of the first module 100 and the second module 200 in the disjoint direction is restricted, while allowing the first module 100 and the second module 200 to move from the locked state to the unlocked state in the misaligned direction.

[0076] The second locking structure includes an operating member 23, a retaining ring, a self-locking groove 26, and a mating part 22. The mating part 22 is configured as a locking groove, and a through groove is provided on the side of the first module 100, with the bottom of the through groove forming a locking groove. The self-locking groove 26 is located on the first housing of the second module 200 and faces the first module 100. One end of the operating member 23 is flipped and connected to the second housing of the second module 200. The retaining ring is connected at the middle position of the operating member 23, and the self-locking member 25 and the locking tongue 24 are formed at the end of the retaining ring away from the operating member 23. By flipping the operating member 23, the self-locking member 25 on the retaining ring can be inserted into the self-locking groove 26, and the locking tongue 24 on the retaining ring can be inserted into the locking groove, thereby realizing the self-locking of the second module 200 and its interlocking with the first locking structure.

[0077] In this solution, the first locking structure and the second locking structure can be set on two adjacent sides of the first module and the second module, or on two opposite sides of the first module and the second module.

[0078] likeFigures 1-3 As shown, in the first embodiment, a plurality of blocking portions 11 in the first locking structure are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the first module 100, and a plurality of retaining portions 12 in the first locking structure are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the second module 200, with the plurality of blocking portions 11 and the plurality of retaining portions 12 corresponding to each other. The second locking structure is disposed on the front side of the first module 100 and the second module 200. In this way, the first locking structure and the second locking structure can be disposed on two opposite sides of the first module 100 and the second module 200.

[0079] like Figures 4-6 As shown, in the second embodiment, the two blocking parts 11 in the first locking structure are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the first module 100, and the two holding parts 12 in the first locking structure are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the second module 200, with the two blocking parts 11 and the two holding parts 12 corresponding to each other. The second locking structure is disposed on the front side of the first module 100 and the second module 200. In this way, the first locking structure and the second locking structure can be disposed on two adjacent sides of the first module 100 and the second module 200.

[0080] like Figures 7-9 As shown, in the third embodiment, the two blocking parts 11 in the first locking structure are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the first module 100, and the two holding parts 12 in the first locking structure are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the second module 200, with the two blocking parts 11 and the two holding parts 12 corresponding to each other. The second locking structure is disposed on the front side of the first module 100 and the second module 200. In this way, the first locking structure and the second locking structure can be disposed on the two opposite sides of the first module 100 and the second module 200.

[0081] like Figures 10-13 As shown, in the fourth embodiment, the two blocking parts 11 in the first locking structure are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the first module 100, and the two holding parts 12 in the first locking structure are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the second module 200, with the two blocking parts 11 and the two holding parts 12 corresponding to each other. The second locking structure is disposed on the front side of the first module 100 and the second module 200. In this way, the first locking structure and the second locking structure can be disposed on two adjacent sides of the first module 100 and the second module 200.

[0082] The basic principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this application are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of each embodiment of this application. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations. These details do not limit the application to the necessity of employing the aforementioned specific details for implementation.

[0083] The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems involved in this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the terms “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.

[0084] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, equipment, and methods of this application, the components or steps can be disassembled and / or recombined. These disassemblies and / or recombinations should be considered as equivalent solutions of this application.

[0085] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0086] It should be understood that the qualifiers “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” “fifth,” and “sixth” used in the description of the embodiments of this application are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0087] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A connection component, characterized in that, For connecting the first module and the second module, including: A first locking structure, having a locked state and an unlocked state, is disposed on adjacent first and second modules. When the first locking structure is in the locked state, it causes the first module and the second module to interfere in opposite directions. The second locking structure is disposed on the first module and the second module, and has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the second locking structure is in the locked state, the second module self-locks, and the first module and the second module interfere with each other in the misalignment direction; when the second locking structure is in the unlocked state, the second module releases its self-locking, and the first module and the second module do not interfere with each other in the misalignment direction. When both the first locking structure and the second locking structure are in the locked state, the first module and the second module are locked, and the second module is self-locking.

2. The connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second locking structure includes: A locking element is movably disposed on the second module; The mating part is disposed on the first module; When the second locking structure is in the locked state, the locking member and the mating part interfere with each other in the misalignment direction of the first module and the second module; when the second locking structure is in the unlocked state, the locking member does not interfere with the mating part.

3. The connecting component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second locking structure includes: An elastic element is located between the locking element and the second module, and can drive the locking element to move in the locking direction until it interferes with the mating part, so that the locking element automatically remains in the locked state.

4. The connecting component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking component includes an operating component and a locking tongue. The operating component is capable of rotating relative to the second module. The locking tongue is drivenly connected to the operating component and can extend into and out of the mating part under the drive of the operating component. Alternatively, the locking element includes an operating element and a locking tongue. The operating element is slidable up and down relative to the second module, and the locking tongue is drivenly connected to the operating element and can extend into and out of the mating part under the action of the operating element.

5. The connecting component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second locking structure also includes: A self-locking buckle is provided on the first module and the second module, and the self-locking buckle can interfere in the unlocking direction of the second module.

6. The connecting component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second module includes a first box and a second box, wherein the first box and the second box are connected. The self-locking buckle includes a self-locking groove and a self-locking member. The self-locking groove is disposed on the first housing, and the self-locking member is disposed on the second housing and on the locking member. The self-locking member can follow the locking member to move relative to the second housing until it engages with the self-locking groove. Alternatively, the self-locking buckle includes a self-locking groove and a self-locking element. The self-locking element is disposed on the first housing, and the self-locking element is disposed on the second housing and disposed on the locking element. The self-locking groove can follow the movement of the locking element relative to the second housing and engage with the self-locking element.

7. The connecting component according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the first module and the second module include a first box and a second box, and the first box and the second box are connected. The self-locking buckle includes a self-locking groove and a self-locking component. The self-locking component is disposed on the second housing of the first module, and the locking component is disposed on the second housing of the second module. The self-locking groove is disposed on the locking component, and the self-locking groove can follow the movement of the locking component relative to the second housing of the second module and engage with the self-locking component.

8. The connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking structure includes at least one blocking part disposed on the first module and at least one holding part disposed on the second module. When the blocking part engages with the holding part, the first module and the second module are slidably connected.

9. The connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking structure and the second locking structure are disposed on the two sides of the relatively / adjacent first module and the second module.

10. A container, characterized in that, One of the containers is connected to another container / rigid platform via a connection component as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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