Hanging bracket and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a mounting bracket and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of brackets. The mounting support comprises a track, an expansion piece, a sleeve assembly and a bolt. The track is fixed on the mounting surface and is provided with a plurality of bolt holes. The expansion piece is provided with a mounting hole, the sleeve assembly is fixed to the mounting hole, one part of the bolt is connected with the inner wall of the sleeve assembly, and the other part of the bolt extends out of the end, close to the track, of the sleeve assembly and is connected with one bolt hole. The electronic equipment is located on the side, back to the track, of the expansion piece, and a connecting shaft of the electronic equipment extends into the sleeve assembly and is connected with the inner wall of the sleeve assembly. Thus, other through holes used for fixing the electronic equipment do not need to be formed in the side, back on to the track, of the expansion piece, the number of the through holes in the expansion piece is reduced, and the machining complexity of the expansion piece is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of bracket technology, and in particular to a mounting bracket and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing user demands, more and more electronic devices are being installed in vehicle compartments. To stably secure these devices within the compartment, mounting brackets can be installed. These brackets consist of a rail and an extension component. The rail is fixed to and electrically connected to the compartment. The extension component is fixed to and electrically connected to the rail. The extension component has an interface; the electronic device is fixed to the extension component and connects to this interface. This allows the electronic device to be secured inside the compartment and powered from within the compartment. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides a mounting bracket and a vehicle that can reduce the number of through holes on the extension members of the mounting bracket. The technical solutions for the mounting bracket and the vehicle are as follows.

[0004] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a mounting bracket, which includes a track, an extension, a sleeve assembly, and bolts;

[0005] The track is fixed to the mounting surface and has multiple bolt holes;

[0006] The extension has a mounting hole, the sleeve assembly is fixed to the mounting hole, a portion of the bolt is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve assembly, and another portion extends from the end of the sleeve assembly near the track and is connected to one of the bolt holes;

[0007] The electronic device is located on the side of the extension that faces away from the track, and the connecting shaft of the electronic device extends into the sleeve assembly and is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve assembly.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the outer wall of the bolt has a flange;

[0009] The inner wall of the sleeve assembly has a first stepped structure, and the flange is located at the end of the first stepped structure facing away from the track. When the bolt and bolt hole are connected, the sleeve assembly can be fixed by the flange and the first stepped structure, thereby fixing the extension.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the mounting bracket further includes an elastic element, which is sleeved on the outside of the bolt, and both ends of the elastic element abut against the first step structure and the flange, respectively.

[0011] The sleeve assembly includes a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The end of the first sleeve away from the track is sleeved on the outside of the second sleeve. The first sleeve has a first stepped structure. The end of the second sleeve near the track and the first sleeve form a second stepped structure. The flange is located between the elastic member and the second stepped structure. The elastic member is used to drive the flange to slide in a direction close to or away from the second stepped structure. The electronic device is connected to the inner wall of the second sleeve.

[0012] In this way, when the connection strength between the extension and the track is poor, it is difficult for the electronic equipment to be installed on the extension, thus avoiding the risk of the electronic equipment causing the extension to fall off the track and being damaged.

[0013] In one possible implementation, let the distance between the first step structure and the second step structure be L1, and the length of the second sleeve be L2, then 0.8 ≤ L1 / L2 ≤ 1.2. This allows for both a longer connection length between the bolt and the bolt hole of the rail, and a longer connection length between the electronic device and the sleeve assembly.

[0014] In one possible implementation, let L3 be the length of the elastic element when it is compressed to its shortest length, then L1 / L3≥2.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the ratio of the bolt length to the sleeve assembly length is 0.8-1. This allows the bolt to extend a longer distance from the first sleeve, resulting in a higher connection strength between the bolt and the bolt hole.

[0016] In one possible implementation, when the flange abuts against the second stepped structure, the entire structure of the bolt is located inside the sleeve assembly. This facilitates the storage of the extension and protects the bolt. Furthermore, when the position of the extension needs to be moved on the track, after unscrewing the bolt from the bolt hole, there is no need to remove the power source of the extension from the track's slide rail; the extension can be directly pushed to slide on the track.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the sidewall of the second sleeve has a limiting protrusion;

[0018] The first sleeve and the second sleeve are threadedly connected, and the end of the first sleeve away from the track abuts against the limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion can position the first sleeve so that the length of the assembled sleeve assembly is the target length.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the elastic element is a spring, which is sleeved on the outside of the bolt.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the inner wall of the sleeve assembly has an internal thread structure, and the electronic device is threadedly connected to the internal thread structure.

[0021] In a second aspect, this disclosure provides a vehicle that includes a mounting bracket as described in any of the first aspects;

[0022] The track of the mounting bracket is fixed in the carriage of the vehicle.

[0023] The technical solution provided in this disclosure includes at least the following beneficial effects:

[0024] This disclosure provides a mounting bracket in which an extension member can be secured to a track via a sleeve assembly and bolts. The bolts extend from the end of the sleeve assembly near the track and connect to a bolt hole, thereby securing the extension member to the track. The end of the sleeve assembly away from the track is used to connect to an electronic device, thereby securing the electronic device to the extension member, thus achieving fixation of the electronic device on the mounting surface. This eliminates the need for additional through holes for securing the electronic device on the side of the extension member facing away from the track, reducing the number of through holes on the extension member and lowering the manufacturing complexity of the extension member.

[0025] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mounting bracket shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mounting bracket and an electronic device shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a mounting bracket and electronic device shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a mounting bracket shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a sleeve assembly shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a sleeve assembly shown in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0033] Legend:

[0034] 1. Track; 10. Bolt holes;

[0035] 2. Extension components, 2a. Power supply element, 2b. Interface;

[0036] 3. Sleeve assembly; 31. First sleeve; 32. Second sleeve; 321. Limiting protrusion; 3a. First step structure; 3b. Second step structure; 3c. Internal thread structure.

[0037] 4. Bolts; 41. Flanges;

[0038] 5. Elastic components;

[0039] 100. Electronic equipment; 100a. Connecting shaft.

[0040] The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this disclosure, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of this disclosure to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein should be understood in their ordinary sense by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” and similar terms used in this patent application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “a” or “one,” and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding “comprising” or “including” encompass the elements or objects listed following “comprising” or “including” and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms “connected,” “linked,” and similar terms are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships, and these relative positional relationships may change accordingly when the absolute position of the described object changes.

[0043] With increasing user demands, more and more electronic devices are being installed in vehicle compartments. To stably secure these devices within the compartment, mounting brackets can be installed. These brackets consist of a rail and an extension component. The rail is fixed to and electrically connected to the compartment. The extension component is fixed to and electrically connected to the rail. The extension component has an interface; the electronic device is fixed to the extension component and connects to this interface. This allows the electronic device to be secured inside the compartment and powered from within the compartment.

[0044] In related technologies, the extension and the track are typically connected by bolts. Therefore, the extension has through holes from the top, through which the bolt protrudes, and an operator uses a tool to reach in from the bottom and tighten the bolt. Additionally, the side of the extension facing away from the track has mounting holes for mounting and securing electronic equipment.

[0045] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a mounting bracket, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, the mounting bracket includes a track 1, an extension 2, a sleeve assembly 3, and bolts 4. The track 1 is fixed to the mounting surface and has multiple bolt holes 10. The extension 2 has mounting holes 20, and the sleeve assembly 3 is fixed to the mounting holes 20. A portion of the bolts 4 is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve assembly 3, and another portion extends from the end of the sleeve assembly 3 near the track 1 and connects to one bolt hole 10. An electronic device 100 is located on the side of the extension 2 facing away from the track 1. The connecting shaft 100a of the electronic device 100 extends into the sleeve assembly 3 and is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve assembly 3.

[0046] The mounting surface can be a wall, ceiling, or the top of a vehicle's cargo compartment, and the electronic device 100 can be a projector. After the track 1 is fixed to the mounting surface, the track 1 is electrically connected to the power source, thereby enabling the track 1 to draw power from the power source. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The entire structure of the electronic device 100 is not shown; only the bracket of the electronic device 100 is shown. The bracket can be a pan-tilt unit, which allows the projector to be rotated to any angle.

[0047] The track 1 has a slide rail, and the extension 2 has a power-collecting body 2a. The power-collecting body 2a extends into the slide rail and can draw power from the track 1. The power-collecting body 2a can slide within the slide rail, and the power-collecting body 2a and the slide rail can be engaged axially along the bolt hole 10. However, the engagement strength is low, therefore the extension 2 and the track 1 need to be bolted together. The extension 2 can be connected to any bolt hole 10, allowing the extension 2 to be fixed at different positions on the track 1, thereby allowing the electronic device 100 to be fixed at different positions on the mounting surface.

[0048] The expansion component 2 has an interface 2b, and the electronic device 100 can be connected to the interface 2b via a data cable to draw power from the expansion component 2.

[0049] The technical solution provided in this embodiment allows the extension member 2 in the mounting bracket to be fixed to the track 1 via a sleeve assembly 3 and a bolt 4. The bolt 4 extends from the end of the sleeve assembly 3 near the track 1 and connects to a bolt hole 10, thereby fixing the extension member 2 to the track 1. The end of the sleeve assembly 3 away from the track 1 is used to connect to the electronic device 100, thereby fixing the electronic device 100 to the extension member 2, thus achieving the fixation of the electronic device 100 on the mounting surface. This eliminates the need for additional through holes for fixing the electronic device 100 on the side of the extension member 2 facing away from the track 1, reducing the number of through holes on the extension member 2 and lowering the processing complexity of the extension member 2.

[0050] In some examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, the outer wall of the bolt 4 has a flange 41. The inner wall of the sleeve assembly 3 has a first stepped structure 3a, and the flange 41 is located at the end of the first stepped structure 3a facing away from the track 1. When the bolt 4 is connected to the bolt hole 10, the sleeve assembly 3 can be fixed by the flange 41 and the first stepped structure 3a, thereby fixing the extension 2.

[0051] In some examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, the inner wall of the sleeve assembly 3 has an internal thread structure 3c, and the electronic device is threadedly connected to the internal thread structure 3c. The electronic device 100 is threadedly connected to the internal thread structure 3c. In this way, both the connection strength between the electronic device 100 and the extension 2 is high, and the disassembly of the electronic device 100 is also convenient.

[0052] Of course, in other examples, the electronic device 100 can also snap onto the inner wall of the sleeve assembly 3.

[0053] When both ends of the extension piece 2 are connected to the track 1 and the electronic device 100 respectively, if the length of the bolt 4 extending from the sleeve assembly 3 is too short, the extension piece 2 is prone to detaching from the track 1 under the weight of the electronic device 100. Therefore, in some examples, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the mounting bracket also includes an elastic element 5, which is sleeved on the outside of the bolt 4, and its two ends abut against the first step structure 3a and the flange 41, respectively. This makes it difficult to install the extension member 2 in the extension member 2 if the length of the bolt 4 extending from the sleeve assembly 3 is too short. The working principle of the elastic element 5 and the implementation method of fixing the elastic element 5 inside the sleeve assembly 3 will be explained below by way of example.

[0054] To fix the elastic element 5 inside the sleeve assembly 3, the sleeve assembly 3 includes a first sleeve 31 and a second sleeve 32. The end of the first sleeve 31 away from the track 1 is sleeved on the outside of the second sleeve 32. The first sleeve 31 has a first stepped structure 3a. A second stepped structure 3b is formed between the end of the second sleeve 32 near the track 1 and the first sleeve 31. A flange 41 is located between the elastic element 5 and the second stepped structure 3b. The electronic device 100 is connected to the inner wall of the second sleeve 32. The elastic element 5 is used to drive the flange 41 to slide in a direction close to or away from the second stepped structure 3b. In this way, the bolt 4 can be fixed inside the sleeve assembly 3. Since the elastic element 5 is located between the first stepped structure 3a and the flange 41, the elastic element 5 can be fixed inside the sleeve assembly 3.

[0055] When the extension member 2 is not installed on the track 1, the flange 41 of the bolt 4 and the second step structure 3b abut against each other under the action of the elastic member 5. When it is necessary to fix the extension member 2 to the track 1, a tool (such as a wrench) can be used to push the bolt 4 out from the top of the sleeve assembly 3 (let the end of the sleeve assembly 3 near the track 1 be the top end, and the end away from the track 1 be the bottom end). When the bolt 4 is connected to the bolt hole 10, the extension member 2 is difficult to slide away from the track 1 under the action of the elastic member 5. Therefore, the connection length between the bolt 4 and the bolt hole 10 is the length of the bolt 4 extending from the top of the sleeve assembly 3. If the connection length between the bolt 4 and the bolt hole 10 is too short, the length of the bolt 4 extending from the top of the sleeve assembly 3 will be too short, which will make the distance between the bottom of the bolt 4 and the bottom of the sleeve assembly 3 too small, making it difficult for the electronic device 100 to connect with the sleeve assembly 3. Therefore, the electronic device 100 can only connect with the sleeve assembly 3 when the connection length between the bolt 4 and the bolt hole 10 is long. In this way, when the connection strength between the extension piece 2 and the track 1 is poor, it is difficult for the electronic device 100 to be installed on the extension piece 2, thus avoiding the risk of the electronic device 100 being damaged by causing the extension piece 2 to fall off the track 1.

[0056] In some examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, let L1 be the distance between the first step structure 3a and the second step structure 3b, and L2 be the length of the second sleeve 32. Then, 0.8 ≤ L1 / L2 ≤ 1.2. This allows for a longer connection length between the bolt 4 and the bolt hole 10 of the track 1, as well as a longer connection length between the electronic device 100 and the sleeve assembly 3.

[0057] Due to the height limitation of the extension 2, if L1 is too large, L2 will be too small. When the electronic device 100 and the sleeve assembly 3 are threadedly connected, the connection length between the electronic device 100 and the sleeve assembly 3 will be too short, resulting in a low connection strength between the electronic device 100 and the sleeve assembly 3, which makes it easy for the electronic device 100 to fall off the extension 2.

[0058] Correspondingly, if L2 is too large, it will result in L1 being too small. Since the flange 41 of bolt 4 can only slide between the first step structure 3a and the second step structure 3b, a small L1 will cause the sliding distance of bolt 4 to be too short. Since bolt 4 is located inside the sleeve assembly 3 when flange 41 abuts against the second step structure 3b, a short sliding distance of bolt 4 will result in a short length of bolt 4 extending from the top of the sleeve assembly 3. This will further reduce the connection strength between bolt 4 and the bolt hole 10 of track 1, making it easy for the extension 2 to fall off track 1.

[0059] In some examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, if the length of the elastic element 5 when compressed to its shortest length is L3, then L1 / L3≥2. In this way, the elastic element 5 will not occupy too much space, which is beneficial for the bolt 4 to extend a longer length from the first sleeve 31, thereby making the connection between the bolt 4 and the bolt hole 10 have a higher strength.

[0060] In some examples, the ratio of the length of bolt 4 to the length of sleeve assembly 3 is 0.8-1. This allows for a larger connection length between bolt 4 and bolt hole 10 of rail 1, resulting in a higher connection strength between extension 2 and rail 1.

[0061] If the bolt 4 is too short, the length of the bolt 4 extending from the sleeve assembly 3 will be short. This will result in a shorter connection length between the bolt 4 and the bolt hole 10 of the track 1, leading to a weaker connection strength between the extension 2 and the track 1. When the electronic device 100 is fixed on the extension 2, the bolt 4 can easily fall off the track 1 under the influence of the weight of the electronic device 100.

[0062] Furthermore, if the bolt 4 is too short and its bottom is close to the bottom of the sleeve assembly 3, then when the extension 2 needs to be fixed to the track 1, the bolt 4 needs to slide a long distance to extend from the sleeve assembly 3, thus affecting the efficiency of installing the extension 2.

[0063] In some examples, such as Figure 5As shown, when the flange 41 abuts against the second step structure 3b, the entire structure of the bolt 4 is located inside the sleeve assembly 3. This facilitates the storage of the extension piece 2 and protects the bolt 4. Furthermore, when it is necessary to move the position of the extension piece 2 on the track 1, after unscrewing the bolt 4 from the bolt hole 10, it is not necessary to remove the power source 2a of the extension piece 2 from the slide rail of the track 1; the extension piece 2 can be directly pushed to slide in the track 1.

[0064] In some examples, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the side wall of the second sleeve 32 has a limiting protrusion 321. The first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32 are threaded together, and the end of the first sleeve 31 away from the track 1 abuts against the limiting protrusion 321. When assembling the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32, the limiting protrusion 321 can position the first sleeve 31, so that the length of the assembled sleeve assembly 3 is the target length.

[0065] In some examples, the elastic element 5 is a spring, which is sleeved on the outside of the bolt 4.

[0066] Springs can withstand large loads and are not easily damaged. Furthermore, the light weight of springs allows for a lighter weight of extension component 2.

[0067] Of course, in other examples, the elastic element 5 can also be a rubber ring, and this disclosure does not specifically limit this.

[0068] This disclosure also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned mounting bracket, with the track 1 of the mounting bracket fixed in the vehicle's cargo compartment.

[0069] The track 1 can be fixed to the top of the carriage and can also be electrically connected to the vehicle to draw power from the vehicle.

[0070] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the principles of this disclosure should be included within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket, characterized by The mounting bracket includes a track (1), an extension (2), a sleeve assembly (3), and bolts (4); The track (1) is fixed to the mounting surface, and the track (1) has multiple bolt holes (10); The extension (2) has a mounting hole (20), the sleeve assembly (3) is fixed to the mounting hole (20), a portion of the bolt (4) is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve assembly (3), and another portion extends from one end of the sleeve assembly (3) near the track (1) and is connected to one of the bolt holes (10). The electronic device (100) is located on the side of the extension (2) facing away from the track (1), and the connecting shaft (100a) of the electronic device (100) extends into the sleeve assembly (3) and is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve assembly (3).

2. The mounting bracket of claim 1, wherein The outer wall of the bolt (4) has a flange (41); The inner wall of the sleeve assembly (3) has a first step structure (3a), and the flange (41) is located at the end of the first step structure (3a) facing away from the track (1).

3. The mounting bracket of claim 2, wherein The mounting bracket also includes an elastic element (5), which is sleeved on the outside of the bolt (4), and the two ends of the elastic element (5) abut against the first step structure (3a) and the flange (41) respectively; The sleeve assembly (3) includes a first sleeve (31) and a second sleeve (32). The end of the first sleeve (31) away from the track (1) is sleeved on the outside of the second sleeve (32). The first sleeve (31) has a first stepped structure (3a). The end of the second sleeve (32) near the track (1) and the first sleeve (31) form a second stepped structure (3b). The flange (41) is located between the elastic member (5) and the second stepped structure (3b). The elastic member (5) is used to drive the flange (41) to slide in a direction close to or away from the second stepped structure (3b). The electronic device (100) is connected to the inner wall of the second sleeve (32).

4. The mounting bracket of claim 3, wherein Let L1 be the distance between the first step structure (3a) and the second step structure (3b), and L2 be the length of the second sleeve (32). Then 0.8 ≤ L1 / L2 ≤ 1.

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5. The mounting bracket of claim 4, wherein Let the length of the elastic element (5) when it is compressed to its shortest length be L3, then L1 / L3≥2.

6. The mount of claim 3, wherein The ratio of the length of the bolt (4) to the length of the sleeve assembly (3) is 0.8-1.

7. The mount of claim 3, wherein When the flange (41) abuts against the second step structure (3b), the entire structure of the bolt (4) is located inside the sleeve assembly (3).

8. The mounting bracket of any one of claims 3-7, wherein, The side wall of the second sleeve (32) has a limiting protrusion (321); The first sleeve (31) and the second sleeve (32) are threaded together, and the end of the first sleeve (31) away from the track (1) abuts against the limiting protrusion (321).

9. The mounting bracket of any one of claims 3-7, wherein, The elastic element (5) is a spring, and the elastic element (5) is sleeved on the outside of the bolt (4).

10. The mounting bracket of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The inner wall of the sleeve assembly (3) has an internal thread structure (3c), and the electronic device is threadedly connected to the internal thread structure (3c).

11. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle includes a mounting bracket as described in any one of claims 1-10; The track (1) of the mounting bracket is fixed in the carriage of the vehicle.

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