Supporting piece for electronic equipment support and electronic equipment support

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic equipment support and a supporting piece for the electronic equipment support, the electronic equipment support comprises a support seat unit and a support unit, the supporting piece is provided with a deformation section and locking sections respectively connected with two ends of the deformation section, and the locking sections are provided with first areas and second areas. A connecting part used for being connected with the support unit or the bracket unit is arranged in the first area, and the second area is located between the first area and the deformation section; the bending strength of the locking sections at the two ends of the deformation section is larger than that of the deformation section. According to the utility model, the bending strength of the locking section is greater than the strength of the deformation section, and when the bracket unit and / or the electronic equipment are / is pulled for angle adjustment, the deformation section on the supporting piece is bent earlier than the locking section and is prevented from being bent in an area close to the end part of the supporting piece, so that the phenomenon that the end part of the supporting piece is cracked due to overlarge bending amplitude is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic device clamping device technology, and in particular to a support member for electronic device bracket and an electronic device bracket. Background Technology

[0002] An electronic device stand is a device that holds electronic devices, allowing users to place them on the stand for use. The stand includes a base, a support member, and a frame. The support member connects to the frame and the base at both ends. The base supports the entire stand, and the frame holds the electronic device. The support member can be bent to adjust the angle of the electronic device towards the user. To enable the support member to bend and stably support the frame and electronic device after adjustment, it is typically designed with a flexible metal inner layer, covered by a layer of soft plastic that bends with the metal inner layer.

[0003] If the bending point is located in the middle of the support, the bending stress can be evenly distributed towards both ends, ensuring that all points participate in the bending and reducing the likelihood of large bending amplitudes. However, since both ends of the support require a connecting part to the base or frame, this connecting part is restricted by the base or bracket and cannot participate in the bending. If the bending occurs near the ends, the connecting part cannot participate in the bending and cannot share the bending stress, causing the stress to concentrate in a small area near the connecting part. This area experiences excessive bending amplitude, ultimately leading to cracking of the inner metal layer and / or the outer soft plastic layer. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a support member for an electronic device bracket. The electronic device bracket includes a support unit and a support unit. The support member has a deformation section and locking sections respectively connected to both ends of the deformation section. The locking section has a first region and a second region. The first region is provided with a connecting part for connecting with the support unit or the support unit. The second region is located between the first region and the deformation section. The bending strength of the locking sections at both ends of the deformation section is greater than the bending strength of the deformation section.

[0005] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0006] The locking section has a higher bending strength than the deformation section. When the bracket unit and / or electronic equipment are adjusted for angle, the deformation section on the support will bend before the locking section, preventing bending near the end of the support and thus solving the problem of excessive bending and cracking at the end of the support. When bending occurs in the deformation section, the bending stress can be distributed to all locations within the deformation section, ensuring that all locations participate in the bending and preventing stress concentration at any one point on the support due to excessive bending.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking segment is provided with a first support piece and a second support piece stacked together; the deformation segment is provided with a connecting piece, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the first support piece.

[0008] Furthermore, second support sheets are stacked on both sides of the first support sheet.

[0009] Furthermore, the support member further includes a first connector, with one end of each of the two second support pieces fixedly connected to both ends of the first connector; and / or, the support member further includes a second connector, with the sides of each of the two second support pieces fixedly connected to both sides of the second connector.

[0010] Furthermore, the bending strength of the second support piece is greater than that of the first support piece, and / or the bending strength of the second support piece is greater than that of the connecting piece.

[0011] Furthermore, the first support piece and the connecting piece are formed as an integral structure; or, the first support piece, the second support piece, and the connecting piece are formed as an integral structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the projection of the first support sheet along its thickness direction is defined as the first projection, and the projection of the second support sheet along its thickness direction is defined as the second projection. The edge of the first projection coincides with the edge of the second projection, and / or the edge of the first projection is within the second projection.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer edge of the second support piece includes a first edge, which is located on the side of the second support piece facing the deformation segment, and the first edge gradually bends away from the deformation segment from its middle part toward both ends.

[0014] Furthermore, the thickness of the locking segment is greater than the thickness of the deformation segment.

[0015] Furthermore, an electronic device bracket is also disclosed, including a support unit, a bracket unit, and a support member for the electronic device bracket, wherein the two ends of the support member are respectively connected to the support unit and the bracket unit.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the support member in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support piece, the second support piece, and the connecting piece in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support piece and the connecting piece in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second support piece in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in Embodiment 1 of this utility model where two second support plates are fixedly connected;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support piece, the second support piece, and the connecting piece integrally formed in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second pipe fittings in Embodiment 3 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 100, Support member; 101, Connecting part; 110, Covering member; 120, Deformation section; 121, Connecting piece; 130, Locking section; 131, First support piece; 140, Second support piece; 141, First edge; 142, Second edge; 143, First region; 144, Second region; 150, First fitting; 160, Second fitting. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the 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 utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, "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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1-5 This embodiment discloses a support member 100 for an electronic device bracket. The electronic device bracket includes a support unit and a bracket unit. The support member 100 has a deformation section 120 and locking sections 130 respectively connected to both ends of the deformation section 120. The locking section 130 has a first region 143 and a second region 144. The first region 143 is provided with a connecting part 101 for connecting with the support unit or the bracket unit. The second region 144 is located between the first region 143 and the deformation section 120. The bending strength of the locking sections 130 at both ends of the deformation section is greater than the bending strength of the deformation section 120.

[0034] In this embodiment, the bending strength of the locking segment 130 is greater than that of the deformation segment 120. When the bracket unit and / or electronic device are adjusted at an angle, the deformation segment 120 on the support member 100 will bend before the locking segment 130, preventing bending in the area near the end of the support member 100, thereby solving the problem of excessive bending and cracking at the end of the support member 100. When bending occurs in the deformation segment 120, all positions of the deformation segment 120 can participate in the bending, and the bending stress can be distributed to all positions of the deformation segment 120, ensuring that the bending stress is not concentrated at a certain position on the support member 100, and avoiding excessive bending at that position and stress concentration.

[0035] It should be noted that the first region 143 refers to the region including the connecting portion 101 and the region extending from the connecting portion 101 to the edge of the support member 100. The second region 144 is the region extending from the first region 143 toward the deformation section 120. The size of the second region 144 depends on factors such as the bending strength, shape, thickness, and width of the support member 100. In this case, the second region 144 can be formed by extending 10-20 mm from the edge of the first region 143 toward the deformation section 120.

[0036] It should also be noted that the aforementioned bracket unit refers to the bracket part used to hold the electronic device, while the support unit refers to the clamping or supporting component used to fix the entire electronic device bracket to other objects such as automobiles.

[0037] Furthermore, the locking section 130 is provided with a first support piece 131 and a second support piece 140 stacked together; the deformation section 120 is provided with a connecting piece 121, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the first support piece 131.

[0038] The first support piece 131 and the second support piece 140 are stacked together, that is, at least one second support piece 140 is provided on one side of the first support piece 131, or at least one second support piece 140 is provided on both sides of the first support piece 131. The first support piece 131 and the second support piece 140 are stacked and fixed together, and the overall bending strength of the two is greater than the bending strength of the connecting piece 121.

[0039] In this embodiment, the support member 100 further includes a covering member 110 that covers the outer periphery of the first support piece 131, the second support piece 140, and the connecting piece 121. The bending strength of the locking section 130 is greater than that of the deformation section 120. This can be understood as the overall bending strength of the first support piece 131, the second support piece 140, and the covering member 110 within the locking section 130 being greater than that of the connecting piece 121 and the covering member 110 within the deformation section 120. Since no stress concentration occurs in the locking section, cracking of the covering member outside the locking section can be avoided.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 2 A second support plate 140 is provided on both sides of the first support plate 131. In this embodiment, by providing the second support plate 140 on the side of the first support plate 131, the second support plate 140 and the first support plate 131 are subjected to force together, thereby improving the bending strength of the locking section 130 and preventing the locking section 130 from bending before the deformation section 120.

[0041] The number and positional distribution of the second support pieces 140 can vary as follows:

[0042] In the first case, a second support piece 140 can be provided on one side of one of the first support pieces 131 and a second support piece 140 can be provided on one side of the other first support piece 131, with the two second support pieces 140 on the same side.

[0043] The second method is to provide a second support piece 140 on one side of one of the first support pieces 131 and a second support piece 140 on one side of the other first support piece 131, with the two second support pieces 140 on opposite sides.

[0044] The third option is to provide a second support piece 140 on one side of one of the first support pieces 131 and a second support piece 140 on each side of the other first support piece 131, for a total of three second support pieces 140.

[0045] The fourth method involves setting a second support piece 140 on each side of one of the first support pieces 131 and a second support piece 140 on each side of the other first support piece 131, for a total of four second support pieces 140.

[0046] Of course, in the above four embodiments, the distribution of the second support pieces 140 of the two locking segments 130 can be interchanged.

[0047] Further, please refer to Figure 5 The support member 100 also includes a first connector, with one end of each of the two second support pieces 140 fixedly connected to both ends of the first connector; and / or, the support member 100 also includes a second connector, with the sides of each of the two second support pieces 140 fixedly connected to both sides of the second connector.

[0048] In this embodiment, the two second support plates 140 can be disposed as two independent components on both sides of the first support plate 131, or they can be connected and fixed to the first support plate 131 as an integral structure.

[0049] For example, please refer to Figure 5A first connector in the shape of a U or other shape can be provided to connect the ends of the two second support members 100 to the two ends of the first connector respectively. The ends of the two second support members 100 are fixed together by the first connector, so that the two second support members 100 and the first connector form a whole, so that the two second support pieces 140 can share the force and cover the first support piece 131, preventing the first support piece 131 or the outer covering piece 110 from cracking after being bent by the force.

[0050] Alternatively, a second connector of an arc or other shape can be provided to fix the two sides of the two second support pieces 100 on the same side to both sides of the second connector. The two sides of the two second support pieces 100 are fixed together by the second connector, so that the two second support pieces 100 and the second connector form a whole. This allows the two second support pieces 140 to share the force and cover the first support piece 131, preventing the first support piece 131 or the outer covering piece 110 from cracking after bending under force. Of course, two second connectors can also be provided to fix the two sides of the two second support pieces 140 to each other.

[0051] A first connector and a second connector can also be provided simultaneously. The first connector fixes the ends of the two second support plates 140 together, and the second connector fixes the sides of the two second support plates 140 together, so that the two second support plates 140 form an integral structure and share the force.

[0052] Furthermore, the bending strength of the second support piece 140 is greater than that of the first support piece 131, and / or the bending strength of the second support piece 140 is greater than that of the connecting piece 121.

[0053] Further, please refer to Figure 3 The first support piece 131 and the connecting piece 121 are integrally formed.

[0054] Specifically, the first support piece 131 and the connecting piece 121 are integrally formed and made of the same material. The second support piece 140 is fixed to the first support piece 131 by riveting, snap-fitting, or welding. The first support piece 131 and the connecting piece 121 are made of aluminum or other materials, and the second support piece 140 can be made of aluminum, steel, or other materials. The covering 110 is made of soft plastic or other materials and can bend along with the connecting piece 121. The second support piece 140 and the first support piece 131 are provided with multiple fixing holes at their ends facing the deformation section 120, which can be used to fix the first support piece 131 and the second support piece 140, for example, by welding or riveting. Of course, the first support piece 131 and the second support piece 140 can also be fixed by snap-fitting or by other means.

[0055] In this embodiment, the first support piece 131 and the connecting piece 121 can also be made of different materials and then fixed together. By utilizing the different bending strengths of the different materials, the bending strength of the locking section 130 is greater than that of the deformation section 120. For example, the connecting piece 121 can be made of a profile with low bending strength, such as aluminum, while the first support piece 131 can be made of a profile with high bending strength, such as steel. Finally, the connecting piece 121 and the first support piece 131 can be fixed together.

[0056] Further, please refer to Figure 4 The outer edge of the second support piece 140 includes a first edge 141, which is located on the side of the second support piece 140 facing the deformation section 120. The first edge 141 gradually bends away from the deformation section 120 from its middle part toward both ends.

[0057] It should be noted that the first edge 141 is the edge of the second support piece 140 facing the deformation section 120. If the first edge 141 is set as a straight edge perpendicular to the length direction of the support member 100, the thickness difference at the first edge 141 will be large, forming a step similar to a knife edge. When the support member 100 bends, stress concentration at this point will cause cracking or even breakage.

[0058] Based on this, the first edge 141 is set as an arc that gradually bends away from the deformation section 120 from its middle part to both ends. The setting of this arc can make the force at the first edge 141 evenly distributed along the arc, avoid stress concentration, and prevent cracking or breakage at the first edge 141.

[0059] Further, please refer to Figure 4 The projection of the first support piece 131 along its thickness direction is defined as the first projection, and the projection of the second support piece 140 along its thickness direction is defined as the second projection. The edge of the first projection coincides with the edge of the second projection, and / or the edge of the first projection is within the second projection.

[0060] Specifically, the first projection and the second projection can be set to coincide, that is, the outer edge of the first support piece 131 and the outer edge of the second support piece 140 coincide, and the first support piece 131 and the second support piece 140 exactly overlap. Alternatively, the second projection can be set within the range of the first projection, with the edge of the second support piece 140 extending beyond the edge of the first support piece 131 (or understood as the edge of the second support piece 140 being outside the edge of the first support piece 131). Or, part of the edge of the first projection coincides with the edge of the second projection, while the edge of another part of the first projection is within the second projection. In all three cases, the second support piece 140 can cover the first region 143 where the connecting portion 101 on the first support piece 131 is located, thereby preventing the area around the connecting portion 101 in the first region 143 from participating in stress concentration after bending and causing cracking.

[0061] The first projection and the second projection are both formed by projection along the thickness direction of the support member 100. The thickness direction of the support member 100 should be understood as the thickness direction of the support member 100 when it is not bent, and not determined by the thickness direction of the support member 100 after bending.

[0062] More specifically, the outer edge of the second support piece 140 also includes a second edge 142, the two ends of which connect with the two ends of the first edge 141, and the second edge 142 coincides with the outer edge of the first support piece 131. That is to say, the outer edge of the second projection, excluding the first edge 141, is collectively referred to as the second edge 142. The second edge 142 coincides with the edge of the first support piece 131, or the second edge 142 is located outside the first projection.

[0063] In this embodiment, since the connecting portion 101 is used to connect with the support unit or the base unit, it is necessary to make a hole at the center or other position of the first support piece 131, thereby forming the edge of the hole at the opening position, that is, the inner edge of the first support piece 131. In order to ensure the connection between the first support piece 131 and the support unit or the base unit, the second support piece 140 also needs to make a hole, and the edge of the hole (that is, the inner edge of the second support piece 140) coincides with the inner edge of the first support piece 131.

[0064] Example 2

[0065] Please refer to Figure 6 This embodiment discloses a support member 100 for an electronic device bracket. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the first support piece 131, the second support piece 140 and the connecting piece 121 are integrally formed.

[0066] In this embodiment, the support member 100 includes an integrally formed metal layer of a first support piece 131, a second support piece 140, and a connecting piece 121, as well as a covering member 110 covering the outer periphery of the metal layer. The metal layer may be made of aluminum profiles or other profiles, and the covering member 110 may be made of plastic or other materials.

[0067] Furthermore, the thickness of the locking segment 130 is greater than the thickness of the deformation segment 120. By setting different thicknesses, different bending strengths are achieved. That is, the thickness of the deformation segment 120 is less than the thickness of the locking segment 130, and the bending strength of the deformation segment 120 is less than the bending strength of the locking segment 130, so that the deformation segment 120 bends before the locking segment 130.

[0068] Specifically, the thickness of the locking section 130 is greater than the thickness of the deformation section 120, and a step is formed at the connection between the locking section 130 and the deformation section 120, or a transition section with a gradually changing thickness is provided between the locking section 130 and the deformation section 120, or the thickness of the entire support member 100 is set to be gradually changing.

[0069] Furthermore, the thickness of the support member 100 gradually increases from its middle section to both ends. By setting the thickness of the metal layer to gradually increase from its middle section to both ends, the thickness in the middle section is smaller and the bending strength is weaker, while the thickness at both ends is larger and the bending strength is stronger. This allows the middle section to bend first, thus preventing cracking after the ends participate in the bending process.

[0070] It should also be noted that, since the thickness of the metal layer gradually varies along its length, its bending strength at various locations also gradually varies along its length. There are two boundary points with the same thickness in the metal layer. The bending strength at these boundary points is just sufficient to prevent further deformation. Therefore, the area between these boundary points and the end can be considered the locking segment 130, and the area between the two boundary points can be considered the deformation segment 120. When the support unit and / or electronic equipment are moved, bending always occurs in the area between the two boundary points.

[0071] Example 3

[0072] Please refer to Figure 7 This embodiment discloses a support member 100 for an electronic device bracket. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the support member 100 includes a first tube 150 and two second tubes 160 respectively connected to both ends of the first tube 150. The diameter or cross-sectional area of ​​the second tubes 160 is larger than that of the first tube 150. Each second tube 160 has a insertion hole, into which the end of the first tube 150 is inserted and fixedly connected to the second tube 160.

[0073] Specifically, in this embodiment, the support member 100 is arranged in a tubular structure, including a first tube 150 and a second tube 160, with a second tube 160 connected to each end of the first tube 150. The diameter of the second tube 160 is larger than that of the first tube 150, so that the bending strength of the second tube 160 is greater than that of the first tube 150, thereby ensuring that bending occurs in the deformation section 120 where the first tube 150 is located, thus ensuring that the locking section 130 where the second tube 160 is located does not bend.

[0074] Based on the above, since the diameter of the second pipe fitting 160 is larger than that of the first pipe fitting 150, the inner diameter of the second pipe fitting 160 can be set to be equal to or slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the first pipe fitting 150, so that the end of the second pipe fitting 160 is formed with a plug hole, and the first pipe fitting 150 can be inserted into the plug hole to realize the connection between the first pipe fitting 150 and the second pipe fitting 160.

[0075] Example 4

[0076] This embodiment discloses an electronic device bracket, including a support unit, a bracket unit, and a support member 100 for the electronic device bracket. One end of the support member 100 has a connecting portion 101 connected to the support unit, and the other end has a connecting portion 101 connected to the bracket unit. The support unit is fixedly clamped to the center console of a vehicle or other location, and the bracket unit holds the electronic device. The position and angle of the electronic device can be adjusted by bending the deformation section 120 on the support member 100.

[0077] Meanwhile, the electronic device can be considered as a mobile phone or other similar device, and the electronic device holder can be used in scenarios such as desks or cars. When the electronic device holder is used in a car, the support component 100 of the electronic device holder not only needs to be able to bend at any angle, but also needs to provide sufficient support after bending to resist the bumps generated during the car's movement, ensuring that the electronic device will not shake with the car's bumps when it is clamped.

[0078] Based on this, in this embodiment, the profile of the deformation section 120 can preferably be an aluminum profile, and the profile of the locking section 130 can preferably be an aluminum profile and / or a steel profile.

[0079] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention 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 the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A support member for an electronic device bracket, the electronic device bracket comprising a support unit and a bracket unit, characterized in that, The support member has a deformation section and locking sections respectively connected to both ends of the deformation section. The locking section has a first region and a second region. The first region is provided with a connecting part for connecting with the support unit or the bracket unit. The second region is located between the first region and the deformation section. The bending strength of the locking sections at both ends of the deformation section is greater than the bending strength of the deformation section.

2. The support member for an electronic device bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking section is provided with a first support piece and a second support piece stacked on top of each other; the deformation section is provided with a connecting piece, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the first support piece.

3. The support member for an electronic device bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second support sheet is stacked on both sides of the first support sheet.

4. The support member for an electronic device bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support further includes a first connector, with one end of each of the two second support pieces fixedly connected to both ends of the first connector; and / or, the support further includes a second connector, with the sides of each of the two second support pieces fixedly connected to both sides of the second connector.

5. The support member for an electronic device bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bending strength of the second support piece is greater than that of the first support piece, and / or the bending strength of the second support piece is greater than that of the connecting piece.

6. The support member for an electronic device bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first support piece and the connecting piece are formed as a single structure; or, the first support piece, the second support piece, and the connecting piece are formed as a single structure.

7. The support member for an electronic device bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The projection of the first support sheet along its thickness direction is defined as the first projection, and the projection of the second support sheet along its thickness direction is defined as the second projection. The edge of the first projection coincides with the edge of the second projection, and / or the edge of the first projection is within the second projection.

8. The support member for an electronic device bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer edge of the second support piece includes a first edge, which is located on the side of the second support piece facing the deformation segment. The first edge gradually bends away from the deformation segment from its middle part toward both ends.

9. The support member for an electronic device bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the locking segment is greater than the thickness of the deformation segment.

10. An electronic device bracket, characterized in that, It includes a support unit, a bracket unit, and a support member for an electronic device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein both ends of the support member are respectively connected to the support unit and the bracket unit.

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