Clamping structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamping structure which comprises a buckle component and a bearing component, the buckle component is provided with a clamping hook face, the bearing component is provided with a bearing face, a gap is formed between the bearing face and the clamping hook face, the bearing component is located on one side of the buckle component in the first direction, and the bearing component and the buckle component are arranged in a spaced mode in the first direction. And the clamping structure is demolded in the direction from the bearing component to the buckling component. Therefore, the size of the clamping structure can be reduced, the mold stripping direction of the clamping structure is adjusted, and the space required by mold stripping is reduced. The utility model is widely applied to the technical field of vehicle accessories.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle accessories, in particular to a clamping structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] Since the clamping structure is switched between the buckling state and the unbuckling state by buckling the buckle component, a gap needs to be provided between the buckle component and the supporting component. In the related art, the buckle component is usually arranged between two supporting components, and the buckle component and the supporting component are arranged in a spaced manner along the arrangement direction of the two supporting components. Thus, the overall size of the clamping structure is large, a large installation space is occupied, and the clamping connection cannot be achieved when the installation space is small. Moreover, the ejection direction is greatly limited, and the clamping structure cannot be smoothly ejected in some space-limited scenarios. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present application provides a clamping structure which can reduce the size of the clamping structure, adjust the ejection direction of the clamping structure, and reduce the space required for ejection.

[0004] The clamping structure according to the first aspect of the present application comprises:

[0005] a buckle component, the buckle component being provided with a clamping surface;

[0006] a supporting component, the supporting component being provided with a supporting surface, the supporting surface and the clamping surface having a gap therebetween, the supporting component being located on one side of the buckle component along a first direction, the supporting component being arranged in a spaced manner along the first direction with respect to the buckle component, and the clamping structure being ejected in a direction from the supporting component to the buckle component.

[0007] The clamping structure according to the embodiments of the present application has at least the following beneficial effects: the supporting component is arranged in a spaced manner on one side of the buckle component along the first direction, and the clamping surface of the buckle component and the supporting surface of the supporting component have a gap therebetween, so that the components to be clamped are clamped and connected by cooperation of the supporting surface and the clamping surface. The structure design of the single-side arrangement of the supporting component can reduce the size of the clamping structure while ensuring the reliability of the clamped connection of the clamping structure, so as to facilitate the installation requirement of the clamped connection in a smaller installation space. Meanwhile, the clamping structure is ejected in a direction from the supporting component to the buckle component, so that the ejection direction of the clamping structure is adjusted to be the first direction. Compared with the traditional design of the ejection along the direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the two supporting components, the space can be saved, the space required for the ejection of the clamping structure can be reduced, and the installation requirement of the clamped connection in a smaller installation space can be facilitated.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the clamping member has opposite first and second sides in the second direction, the hook face is disposed on the first side, and the supporting member extends from the first side to the second side in the second direction.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the thickness of the supporting member gradually decreases in the height direction of the clamping structure, the supporting face is disposed on the top of the supporting member, and the top thickness of the supporting member is less than the bottom thickness of the supporting member.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the clamping member includes a main body and a hook portion, the main body includes opposite first and second faces in the second direction, the hook portion is protrusively disposed on the first face of the main body, the hook face is disposed on the hook portion, and the main body is spaced apart from the supporting member in the first direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the hook face is disposed on the bottom of the hook portion and extends upwardly and obliquely from the direction in which the second face points to the first face.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the clamping structure further includes a base, the main body and the supporting member are respectively connected to the base, and the main body is connected to the supporting member through the base.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the clamping structure further includes a reinforcing support connected to the second face and the base.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the supporting member includes opposite first and second ends in the second direction, the first end is located on the side of the main body away from the hook portion, and a projection of the first end in the first direction is located within the projection of the reinforcing support in the first direction, or the projection of the first end in the first direction is located between the reinforcing support and the main body.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, a top of the first end is provided with a first inclined face.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the clamping member and the supporting member are made of any one of polycarbonate, polyoxymethylene, or polyphenylene sulfide.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram from one perspective of the snap-fit ​​structure disclosed in the embodiments of this application being snapped together with the component to be snapped;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of the snap-fit ​​structure disclosed in the embodiments of this application being snapped together with the component to be snapped;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​structure disclosed in an embodiment of this application from one perspective.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​structure disclosed in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a side view of the snap-fit ​​structure disclosed in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 1. Snap-fit ​​structure; 11. Snap-fit ​​component; 11a. First side; 11b. Second side; 110. Snap hook surface; 111. Main body; 112. Snap hook part; 12. Supporting component; 12a. First end; 12b. Second end; 120. Supporting surface; 121. First inclined surface; 13. Base; 14. Reinforcing support; 2. Component to be snapped in; x. First direction; y. Second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "middle", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0028] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0029] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In the description of this application, the use of terms such as "as one implementation," "an embodiment," "some examples," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," "some examples," etc., indicates that the specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0031] The technical solutions of this application will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following description is only an exemplary illustration and not a specific limitation of this application.

[0032] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 3 This application provides a snap-fit ​​structure 1, including a snap-fit ​​component 11 and a supporting component 12. The snap-fit ​​component 11 has a hook surface 110, and the supporting component 12 has a supporting surface 120. There is a gap between the supporting surface 120 and the hook surface 110. The supporting component 12 is located on one side of the snap-fit ​​component 11 along the first direction x. The supporting component 12 is spaced apart from the snap-fit ​​component 11 along the first direction x. The snap-fit ​​structure 1 is ejected from the mold in the direction from the supporting component 12 to the snap-fit ​​component 11.

[0033] The snap-fit ​​structure 1 of this application embodiment uses a support member 12 spaced apart on one side of the snap-fit ​​member 11 along the first direction x, with a gap between the hook surface 110 of the snap-fit ​​member 11 and the support surface 120 of the support member 12. This allows the support surface 120 and the hook surface 110 to engage with the component to be snapped (hereinafter referred to as the component to be snapped 2). The single-sided support member 12 design ensures reliable snap-fit ​​connection while reducing the volume of the snap-fit ​​structure 1, thus facilitating installation in smaller installation spaces. Furthermore, by setting the snap-fit ​​structure 1 to eject from the support member 12 towards the snap-fit ​​member 11, the ejection direction of the snap-fit ​​structure 1 is adjusted to the first direction x. Compared to the traditional design where ejection occurs perpendicular to the arrangement of the two support members 12, this saves space and reduces the space required for ejection, further minimizing the space occupied by the snap-fit ​​structure 1 and facilitating installation in smaller installation spaces.

[0034] In addition, the supporting component 12 and the snap-fit ​​component 11 are spaced apart along the first direction x, which can reduce the snap-fit ​​strength and reduce the difficulty of deformation of the snap-fit ​​component 11 during installation, so as to facilitate the snap-fit ​​structure 1 to adjust the snap-fit ​​state and facilitate the installation and disassembly of the component to be snapped 2.

[0035] The snap-fit ​​structure 1 of this application embodiment can be widely used in the fields of vehicles, manufacturing equipment, smart furniture, electronic equipment and other technologies, and can meet the snap-fit ​​connection of products in different application scenarios with a small installation space.

[0036] Please combine Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the latching component 11 includes a main body 111 and a hook portion 112. The main body 111 includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other along the second direction y. The hook portion 112 is protruding from the first surface of the main body 111, and the hook surface 110 is disposed on the hook portion 112. The main body 111 is spaced apart from the supporting component 12 along the first direction x, and the second direction y is at an angle to the first direction x.

[0037] In this way, the hook surface 110 of the hook portion 112 cooperates with the support surface 120 of the support component 12 to achieve a snap-fit ​​connection of the component to be snapped 2. At the same time, the main body portion 111 can position the component to be snapped 2 to improve the snap-fit ​​stability of the snap-fit ​​structure 1.

[0038] Optionally, the hook surface 110 is disposed at the bottom of the hook portion 112, and the hook surface 110 extends obliquely upward from the second surface towards the first surface (i.e., away from the supporting surface 120). This serves two purposes: firstly, it acts as a guide, facilitating the insertion of the component 2 into the space between the hook surface 110 and the supporting surface 120, and making it easier to pry open the hook portion 112 to easily release the component 2; secondly, it allows for the adaptation of components 2 of different thicknesses, enabling snap-fit ​​connections between components 2 of varying thicknesses.

[0039] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure 1 further includes a base 13, with the main body 111 and the supporting component 12 respectively connected to the base 13. The main body 111 is connected to the supporting component 12 through the base 13. This reduces the snap-fit ​​strength and the difficulty of deformation of the snap-fit ​​component 11 during installation, making it easier to adjust the snap-fit ​​state of the snap-fit ​​structure 1, which is beneficial for the installation and disassembly of the component 2 to be snapped. It also improves the overall integrity of the snap-fit ​​structure 1 and facilitates its manufacturing.

[0040] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​structure 1 further includes a reinforcing support 14, which is connected to the second surface of the main body 111 and the base 13. This improves the strength of the snap-fit ​​component 11 and prevents it from being broken or snapped.

[0041] Optionally, the reinforcing support 14 may be a support plate, which includes two adjacent sides, one side of which is connected to the second side of the main body 111 and the other side of which is connected to the base 13, thereby ensuring the supporting effect of the reinforcing support 14 on the snap-fit ​​component 11.

[0042] Optionally, the shape of the support plate is preferably triangular, or it can be any of the following: rectangular, polygonal, or irregular (i.e., irregular plate).

[0043] Understandably, in some other embodiments, the reinforcing support 14 may also be a support rod, with one end of the support rod connected to the second surface and the other end of the support rod connected to the base 13.

[0044] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​component 11 has a first side 11a and a second side 11b along the second direction y, with a hook surface 110 disposed on the first side 11a, and a supporting component 12 extending from the first side 11a to the second side 11b along the second direction y. This increases the strength of the supporting component 12 and the effective supporting surface area 120, ensuring the snap-fit ​​reliability of the snap-fit ​​structure 1.

[0045] Optionally, the supporting member 12 includes a first end 12a and a second end 12b along the second direction y. The first end 12a is located on the side of the main body 111 away from the hook portion 112 (i.e., on the second side 11b of the main body 111). The projection of the first end 12a along the first direction x is located within the projection of the reinforcing support member 14 along the first direction x, or the projection of the first end 12a along the first direction x is located between the reinforcing support member 14 and the main body 111. For example, when the reinforcing support member 14 is a support plate, the projection of the first end 12a along the first direction x is located within the projection of the reinforcing support member 14 along the first direction x; when the reinforcing support member 14 is a support rod, the projection of the first end 12a along the first direction x is located between the reinforcing support member 14 and the main body 111.

[0046] In this way, the first end 12a of the supporting component 12 does not exceed the projection of the reinforcing support 14 and the snap fastener 11 along the second direction y. This helps to control the length of the supporting component 12 along the second direction y, reduce the size of the snap fastener 1 along the second direction y, and reduce the overall volume of the snap fastener 1. This helps to meet the installation requirements of snap fastening connection in a smaller installation space. At the same time, it also makes it easier for the snap fastener 1 to be demolded from the direction from the supporting component 12 to the snap fastener 11.

[0047] Optionally, the top of the first end 12a is provided with a first inclined surface 121. This facilitates the demolding of the snap-fit ​​structure 1 and is beneficial to the manufacturing and forming of the snap-fit ​​structure 1.

[0048] Optionally, the thickness of the supporting component 12 is along the height direction of the snap-fit ​​structure 1 (i.e., Figure 3 The thickness of the top of the support component 12 is less than the thickness of the bottom of the support component 12. The thickness of the top of the support component 12 is less than the thickness of the bottom of the support component 12.

[0049] In this way, the supporting component 12 can maintain a certain structural reliability without the need for reinforcing ribs, reducing the risk of the supporting component 12 being broken, and also facilitating the demolding of the snap-fit ​​structure 1, which is more conducive to the manufacturing and forming of the snap-fit ​​structure 1.

[0050] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​component 11 and the supporting component 12 are made of any one of polycarbonate (PC), polyoxymethylene (POM), or polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). This ensures the strength of the snap-fit ​​structure 1, thereby facilitating the reliable snap-fit ​​connection between the snap-fit ​​structure 1 and the component 2.

[0051] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. A snap-fit ​​structure, characterized in that, include: A snap-fit ​​component, wherein the snap-fit ​​component is provided with a hook surface; The supporting component has a supporting surface, and there is a gap between the supporting surface and the hook surface. The supporting component is located on one side of the buckle component along a first direction. The supporting component is spaced apart from the buckle component along the first direction. The snap-fit ​​structure is ejected from the mold in the direction from the supporting component to the buckle component.

2. The snap-fit ​​structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle component has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the second direction, the hook surface is disposed on the first side, and the supporting component extends from the first side to the second side along the second direction, the second direction being disposed at an angle to the first direction.

3. The snap-fit ​​structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The thickness of the supporting component gradually decreases along the height direction of the snap-fit ​​structure, the supporting surface is disposed on the top of the supporting component, and the thickness of the top of the supporting component is less than the thickness of the bottom of the supporting component.

4. The snap-fit ​​structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle component includes a main body and a hook portion. The main body includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other along a second direction. The hook portion protrudes from the first surface of the main body and the hook surface is disposed on the hook portion. The main body is spaced apart from the supporting component along the first direction.

5. The snap-fit ​​structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The hook surface is located at the bottom of the hook portion, and the hook surface extends obliquely upward from the second surface in the direction pointing to the first surface.

6. The snap-fit ​​structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​structure also includes a base, and the main body and the supporting component are respectively connected to the base, with the main body connected to the supporting component through the base.

7. The snap-fit ​​structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​structure also includes a reinforcing support member, which is connected to the second surface and the base.

8. The snap-fit ​​structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The supporting component includes a first end and a second end opposite each other along the second direction. The first end is located on the side of the main body away from the hook portion. The projection of the first end along the first direction is located within the projection of the reinforcing support member along the first direction, or the projection of the first end along the first direction is located between the reinforcing support member and the main body.

9. The snap-fit ​​structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the first end is provided with a first inclined surface.

10. The snap-fit ​​structure according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The buckle component and the support component are made of any one of polycarbonate, polyoxymethylene or polyphenylene sulfide.

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