Locking device

Abstract

A locking device according to the present application comprises: a housing; the button is at least partially contained in the shell and can move between a bouncing position and a pressing position relative to the shell in the vertical direction; the sliding piece is arranged on the shell in a sleeving manner and can rotate relative to the shell around the vertical direction; wherein the sliding part is connected to the button, so that the button is pressed downwards from the bouncing position along the vertical direction and then is reset to the pressing position, and the button is pressed downwards from the pressing position along the vertical direction and then is reset to the bouncing position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a locking device, and more particularly to a push-to-lock device. Background Technology

[0002] Locking devices are common mechanical devices with a wide range of applications. They typically have a movable locking element or locking section that can move between a locked position and an unlocked position to achieve a locking function.

[0003] A push-button locking device is a type of locking device that typically has an exposed push-button. Pressing this push-button cycles the locking device between a locked and unlocked position. With evolving market demands, there is a need for push-button locking devices that offer stable operation and a simplified structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] A locking device according to this application includes: a housing; a button, at least partially housed in the housing, movable vertically relative to the housing between a pop-up position and a pressed-down position; and a slider sleeved on the housing, rotatable about the vertical direction relative to the housing; wherein the slider engages with the button such that the button is pressed down from the pop-up position along the vertical direction and then reset to the pressed-down position, and is pressed down from the pressed-down position along the vertical direction and then reset to the pop-up position.

[0005] In one embodiment, the button is restricted by the housing to move along the vertical direction, the slider is restricted by the housing to rotate about the vertical direction, and the engagement relationship between the button and the slider is configured such that the movement of the button along the vertical direction guides the rotation of the slider about the vertical direction.

[0006] In one embodiment, the housing includes at least one second groove extending along the vertical direction, and the outer periphery of the button is provided with a protrusion that inserts into the second groove to guide the button to move along the vertical direction.

[0007] In one embodiment, the housing includes at least one third groove extending along the vertical direction; the button includes at least one button hook that inserts into the third groove to guide the button to move along the vertical direction and limit the vertical travel of the button.

[0008] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the housing is generally rectangular and includes two first inner walls and two second inner walls opposite each other. Each of the first inner walls is provided with a second groove and a first groove, and the slider passes through the first groove to engage with the button.

[0009] In one embodiment, the slider includes a ring portion and a sliding pin, the ring portion being fitted over the outside of the housing, and the sliding pin passing through the housing and engaging the button, such that the slider can rotate relative to the housing about the vertical direction within a range.

[0010] In one embodiment, the button includes at least one heart-shaped groove and at least one heart-shaped island, one heart-shaped groove being disposed on one side of the button and one heart-shaped island being disposed in the heart-shaped groove; the sliding pin is inserted in the gap between the heart-shaped groove and the heart-shaped island on that side, such that as the button moves between the pop-up position and the pressed-down position, the button guides the sliding pin to rotate relative to the housing within the range of the heart-shaped groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, the side wall of the housing is provided with a first groove, through which the sliding pin engages with the button.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first groove includes a surrounding section extending vertically around the housing, the surrounding section guiding the slider to rotate around the housing.

[0013] In one embodiment, the other side of the button has a receiving groove, in which another heart-shaped island is disposed, and another sliding pin of the slider is inserted into the gap between the receiving groove and the heart-shaped island on the other side to guide the button to move between the pop-up position and the pressed position; or the other side of the button has another heart-shaped groove, in which another heart-shaped island is disposed, and another sliding pin of the slider is inserted into the gap between the heart-shaped groove and the heart-shaped island on the other side to guide the button to move between the pop-up position and the pressed position.

[0014] In one embodiment, the housing has an open top, and the operating portion of the button extends through the top of the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0015] In the following description, embodiments of this application will be further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0016] Figures 1A to 1F These are, respectively, the front view, rear view, left view, right view, top view, and bottom view of the locking device according to this application;

[0017] Figures 1G to 1I These are three-dimensional views of the locking device from different angles;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the locking device;

[0019] Figure 3A and Figure 3B These are perspective views of the housing of the locking device from different angles;

[0020] Figures 4A to 4C These are perspective views of the buttons on the locking device from different angles;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the sliding component of the locking device;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the cover of the locking device;

[0023] Figure 7A and Figure 7B These are top and front views of the locking device, with the button in the pressed-down position.

[0024] Figures 8A to 8F They are along Figure 7A and Figure 7B The sectional view taken from lines A1-A1, B1-B1, C1-C1, D1-D1, E1-E1, and F1-F1. Figure 8G yes Figure 8E A magnified view of the dashed box area in the image;

[0025] Figure 9A and Figure 9B These are top and front views of the locking device, showing the button transitioning from a depressed position to a popped-up position.

[0026] Figures 10A to 10F They are along Figure 9A and Figure 9B A sectional view taken from lines A2-A2, B2-B2, C2-C2, D2-D2, E2-E2, and F2-F2.

[0027] Figure 11A and Figure 11B These are top and front views of the locking device, with the button in the pop-up position.

[0028] Figures 12A to 12F They are along Figure 11A and Figure 11B A sectional view taken from lines A3-A3, B3-B3, C3-C3, D3-D3, E3-E3, and F3-F3.

[0029] Figure 13A and Figure 13B These are top and front views of the locking device, showing the button transitioning from a pop-up position to a pressed-down position.

[0030] Figures 14A to 14F They are along Figure 13A and Figure 13B A sectional view taken from lines A4-A4, B4-B4, C4-C4, D4-D4, E4-E4, and F4-F4.

[0031] Figure 15 This illustrates the process of the slider being installed into the housing;

[0032] Figure 16 The slider has been installed into the housing;

[0033] Figure 17A and Figure 17B The shell that has been installed onto the first object and the process of the cover being installed onto the shell are shown from different angles;

[0034] Figure 18A and Figure 18B The depressed and released positions of the button of the locking device that has been installed on the first object are shown respectively;

[0035] Figures 19A to 19F These are, respectively, the front view, rear view, top view, bottom view, left view, and right view of the locking device without the cover;

[0036] Figures 19G to 19I These are perspective views of the locking device from different angles, excluding the cover.

[0037] List of reference numerals

[0038] 100 Locking Device

[0039] 110 Casing

[0040] 111a First inner wall

[0041] 111b Second Inner Wall

[0042] 111c outer wall

[0043] 112 bottom wall

[0044] 113 First Slide

[0045] 113a Circumferential Section

[0046] 113b Insertion Section

[0047] 114 Second Slide

[0048] 115 Third Slide

[0049] 116 First Hook

[0050] 117 Second Hook

[0051] 118 Storage Unit

[0052] 119 Installation Department

[0053] 120 button

[0054] 121 Column

[0055] 122 Pressing Part

[0056] 123 Heart-shaped groove

[0057] 123a First Guiding Section

[0058] 123b Second Guiding Section

[0059] 123c Third Guiding Section

[0060] 123d First stop section

[0061] 123e Second stop

[0062] 123f low point

[0063] 124 Heart-shaped Island

[0064] 124a Groove

[0065] 124b First inclined plane

[0066] 124c Second inclined plane

[0067] 125 Limiting groove

[0068] 126 protrusions

[0069] 127 Button Hook

[0070] 128 Spring joint

[0071] 130 Slider

[0072] 131 Ring Section

[0073] 132 Sliding Pin

[0074] 140 Trim

[0075] 141 Top

[0076] 142 buckles

[0077] 150 spring

[0078] 200 First item Detailed Implementation

[0079] While this invention has been illustrated and described with reference to specific embodiments, it should not be limited to the details shown. Rather, various modifications to these details may be made within the scope of equivalents of the claims without departing from the invention.

[0080] The descriptions of directions such as "front", "back", "up" and "down" in this article are for ease of understanding only. This utility model is not limited to these directions, but can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

[0081] Reference Figures 1A to 2 The locking device 100 according to this application is described in general. The locking device 100 includes a housing 110, a button 120, a slider 130, a cover 140, and a spring 150.

[0082] The housing 110 at least partially accommodates other components of the locking device 100 and mounts the locking device 100 to the first object 200 (see...). Figure 17A and Figure 17B Button 120 is at least partially housed in housing 110 and is vertically movable relative to housing 110 between a pop-up position and a depressed position. Depending on the usage environment, button 120 can function as a locking or switching device. For example, button 120 in the depressed position can lock other devices (not shown) or connect a circuit (not shown), while button 120 in the pop-up position can unlock other devices or disconnect a circuit. The top 141 of housing 110 (i.e. Figure 2 The top of the housing 110 is open, allowing the button 120 to extend from the top 141 of the housing 110 to the outside of the housing 110, so as to allow the button 120 to be operated from the outside.

[0083] The slider 130 is fitted onto the housing 110 and is rotatable vertically relative to the housing 110. The slider 130 engages with the button 120 such that the button 120 is pressed down vertically from a pop-up position and then returns to a pressed position, and is also pressed down vertically from a pressed position and then returns to a pop-up position. The button 120 is restricted to vertical movement by the housing 110, and the slider 130 is restricted to vertical rotation by the housing 110. The engagement relationship between the button 120 and the slider 130 is configured such that vertical movement of the button 120 guides vertical rotation of the slider 130. The engagement relationship between the button 120 and the slider 130 will be described in detail below.

[0084] A spring 150 is disposed within the housing 110 and biases the button 120 toward the pop-up position. A cover 140 engages with the top 141 of the housing 110, providing a cleaner appearance than the locking device 100. The cover 140 is hollow so that the button 120 passes vertically through it. It should be understood that the cover 140 is not mandatory.

[0085] Reference Figure 3A and Figure 3B The specific structure of the housing 110 is described. The housing 110 is generally cylindrical in shape and extends vertically, and includes a first side wall, a second side wall, an outer wall 111c, a bottom wall 112, a first sliding groove 113, a second sliding groove 114, a third sliding groove 115, a first hook portion 116, a second hook portion 117, a receiving portion 118, and a mounting portion 119.

[0086] The bottom wall 112 of the housing 110 is closed, and the top 141 is open opposite the bottom wall 112. The inner wall of the housing 110 is generally square, including two first inner walls 111a and two second inner walls 111b that are opposite each other. The first inner walls 111a and the second inner walls 111b are connected to each other, and the connection may have an arc-shaped transition portion. For ease of description, the extending direction of the first inner wall 111a is referred to as the longitudinal direction, and the extending direction of the second inner wall 111b is referred to as the transverse direction.

[0087] The outer surface of the housing 110 may be generally circular to allow the sliding member 130, which is fitted onto the outer surface of the housing 110, to rotate around the housing 110. Two mounting portions 119 extend outward from both sides of the housing 110 to mount the housing 110 onto the first object 200. It should be understood that, depending on the usage environment, the mounting portions 119 may be in other forms to be mounted onto different objects.

[0088] At least one first groove 113 is configured to penetrate the outer wall 111c of the housing 110, i.e., extend from the outer wall 111c to the inner wall. The first groove 113 includes a surrounding section 113a and an insertion section 113b, wherein the surrounding section 113a extends generally longitudinally, i.e., extends generally within the range of the first inner wall 111a. In this embodiment, the surrounding section 113a extends across the entire longitudinal dimension of the first inner wall 111a; however, in other embodiments, the surrounding section 113a may extend only along a portion of the longitudinal dimension of the first inner wall 111a. The surrounding section 113a of the first groove 113 allows the sliding pin 132 of the slider 130 to engage through the housing 110 with the heart-shaped groove 123 or heart-shaped island 124 of the button 120 (see...). Figure 8B It also allows the slider 130 to rotate around the housing 110 so as to move along the heart-shaped groove 123 or the heart-shaped island 124, which will be described in detail later.

[0089] The insertion section 113b extends generally vertically. Specifically, the upper end of the insertion section 113b connects to the end of the surrounding section 113a, and the lower end of the insertion section 113b extends to the bottom wall 112 of the housing 110 and opens outward through the bottom wall 112. The insertion section 113b can be located at the junction of the first inner wall 111a and the second inner wall 111b, but is not limited thereto. It should be understood that the number of first grooves 113 corresponds to the number of sliding pins 132. In this embodiment, the slider 130 is provided with two sliding pins 132 to engage with both sides of the button 120 to increase the stability of the locking device 100. Therefore, the two first grooves 113 are positioned opposite each other to the positions of the two first inner walls 111a. However, in other embodiments, the slider 130 may have only one sliding pin 132, so a single first groove 113 can be provided at the position of either side wall.

[0090] A first hook portion 116 is disposed on the outer wall 111c of the housing 110 and located below the surrounding section 113a of the first groove 113. The first hook portion 116 is configured to extend outward toward the housing 110 and be elastically deformable toward the inner side of the housing 110. The upper surface of the first hook portion 116 is generally flat, while its lower surface extends obliquely. It should be understood that the insertion section 113b of the first groove 113 and the first hook portion 116 are used to assemble and retain the slider 130, thereby simplifying the assembly process of the locking device 100 of this application. The insertion section 113b and the first hook portion 116 are not necessary for the movement of the button 120 between the pressed position and the released position.

[0091] The second groove 114 extends vertically at the first inner wall 111a of the housing 110. The second groove 114 is configured as a recess at the first inner wall 111a without penetrating the side wall of the housing 110. In this embodiment, the second groove 114 extends from the top 141 of the housing 110 to the middle of the first groove 113; however, it should be understood that in other embodiments, the second groove 114 may extend to the upper part of the first groove 113 without connecting to the first groove 113.

[0092] The protrusion 126 of button 120 is inserted into the second slide 114 to guide button 120 to slide vertically (see...). Figure 8C In this embodiment, a second groove 114 is provided at each of the two first inner walls 111a, and the button 120 is provided with two protrusions 126 so as to be inserted into the two second grooves 114 respectively, thereby increasing the stability of the button 120. However, it should be understood that in other embodiments, only one second groove 114 and one protrusion 126 may be provided.

[0093] The third slide groove 115 is disposed at the second inner wall 111b of the housing 110 and penetrates the side wall of the housing 110, that is, extends from the second inner wall 111b to the outer wall 111c. The third slide groove 115 extends from the vertical middle of the housing 110 to the bottom of the housing 110. In this embodiment, two third slide grooves 115 are respectively disposed at the two second inner walls 111b; however, it should be understood that in other embodiments, only a single third slide groove 115 may be provided. The button hook portion 127 of the button 120 is inserted into the third slide groove 115 to guide the button 120 to move vertically and limit the vertical travel of the button 120 (see...). Figure 8A The number of button hooks 127 can correspond to the number of third slides 115.

[0094] A plurality of second hooks 117 are provided on the outer wall 111c of the housing 110 and near the top 141 of the housing 110. The second hooks 117 extend outward from the outer wall 111c of the housing 110 and have a flat lower surface and an inclined upper surface. The second hooks 117 are used to engage and retain the cover 140.

[0095] The receiving portion 118 is a hollow cylindrical shape that extends upward from the bottom wall 112 of the housing 110 and approximately to the vertical middle of the housing 110. The post portion 121 of the button 120 is inserted into the receiving portion 118, and the lower end of the spring 150 abuts against the top 141 of the receiving portion 118 (see...). Figure 8A ).

[0096] Reference Figures 4A to 4C The specific structure of button 120 is described. Button 120 is generally columnar in shape extending vertically and includes a column portion 121, a pressing portion 122, a heart-shaped groove 123, a heart-shaped island 124, a limiting groove 125, a protrusion 126, a button hook portion 127, and a spring engagement portion 128.

[0097] The post 121 extends over most of the vertical dimension of the button 120, and the upper end of the post 121 is connected to the pressing part 122. The post 121 is inserted into the housing 110, while the pressing part 122 is exposed to the outside of the housing 110. The pressing part 122 may have a smooth surface for operation.

[0098] A heart-shaped groove 123 is provided on one side of the column portion 121 (i.e., the side corresponding to one of the first inner walls 111a of the housing 110), and a heart-shaped island 124 is provided in the middle of the heart-shaped groove 123. The heart-shaped groove 123 is formed to be recessed inward from the side wall of the column portion 121, and the heart-shaped island 124 is configured to rise outward from the heart-shaped groove 123. In this embodiment, a square limiting groove 125 is provided on the other side of the column portion 121 (i.e., the side corresponding to the other first inner wall 111a of the housing 110), and a heart-shaped island 124 is also provided in the middle of the limiting groove 125. Therefore, a sliding pin 132 of the slider 130 is inserted into the heart-shaped groove 123 of the column portion 121 and moves around the heart-shaped island 124 (or the sliding pin 132 is inserted into the gap between the heart-shaped groove 123 and the heart-shaped island 124 located on this lateral side, see [reference]). Figure 8G One sliding pin 132 is inserted into the limiting groove 125 and moves around the heart-shaped island 124. Thus, the slider 130 engages with the button 120 via two opposing sliding pins 132, facilitating a stable engagement between the slider 130 and the button 120. Furthermore, the single heart-shaped groove 123 simplifies the structure of the button 120. It should be understood that the heart-shaped groove 123 guides the sliding pin 123, and the heart-shaped island 124 guides and abuts against the sliding pin 123 to stop the button 120 in the pressed position. Therefore, in other embodiments, the limiting groove 125 can be replaced by the heart-shaped groove 123, meaning that heart-shaped grooves 123 are provided on both sides of the column portion 121. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the slider 130 engages with the button 120 only via a single sliding pin 132. Therefore, the post 121 has a heart-shaped groove 123 and a heart-shaped island 124 only on one side, while the other side lacks any structure for guiding or abutting the sliding pin 123; that is, there is no heart-shaped groove 123, a limiting groove 125, or a heart-shaped island 124. The engagement of the heart-shaped groove 123, the heart-shaped island 124, and the sliding pin 132 will be described in detail below in conjunction with the operation of the locking device 100.

[0099] Two protrusions 126 extend outward from two opposite sides of the post 121, and two button hooks 127 extend outward from two other opposite sides of the post 121. As described above, the two protrusions 126 engage with the second groove 114 of the housing 110, and the two button hooks 127 engage with the third groove 115 of the housing 110. In other embodiments, the number of protrusions 126 and button hooks 127 can be varied depending on the number of second grooves 114 and third grooves 115.

[0100] The column portion 121 has a hollow interior and opens downwards. A spring engagement portion 128 extends downwards from the upper end of the column portion 121 to its lower end. The spring engagement portion 128 is inserted into the receiving portion 118 of the housing 110, and the spring 150 is sleeved on the outside of the spring engagement portion 128 (see [reference]). Figure 8A ).

[0101] Reference Figure 5 The specific structure of the slider 130 is described below. The slider 130 includes a ring portion 131 and two sliding pins 132, wherein the ring portion 131 is a hollow circle, and the sliding pins 132 extend inward from the inner side of the ring portion 131. In this embodiment, the two sliding pins 132 are disposed opposite each other on the inner side of the ring portion 131; however, in other embodiments, there may be only one sliding pin 132, that is, the slider 130 is engaged with the button 120 only on one side.

[0102] Reference Figure 6 The specific structure of the cover 140 is described. The cover 140 includes a top 141 and snap fasteners 142, wherein the top 141 is a hollow frame shape, and snap fasteners 142 are provided at the four corners of the top 141. The snap fasteners 142 extend downward from the top 141, and their position and shape are configured to engage with the second hook portion 117 of the housing 110.

[0103] Reference Figures 7A to 8G Describes the operation of the locking device 100 according to this application. At this time, button 120 is in the depressed position, and the protrusion 126 of button 120 is inserted into the second groove 114 of housing 110. Figure 8C and Figure 8D The button hook 127 is inserted into the third groove 115 of the housing 110. Figure 8A A spring 150 is disposed between the bottom of the button 120 and the housing 110, which biases the button 120 toward the pop-up position, i.e., tends to pop the button 120 upward. Figure 8A The sliding pin 132 of the slider 130 passes through the surrounding section 113a of the first groove 113 of the housing 110 and engages with the groove 124a of the heart-shaped island 124 of the button 120. Figure 8B , Figure 8D and Figure 8G This prevents button 120 from moving upward, thus keeping button 120 in the depressed position.

[0104] Figure 8E and 8G The side of button 120 with a heart-shaped groove 123 and a heart-shaped island 124 is shown. Figure 8G The arrows in the diagram illustrate the movement trajectory of the sliding pin 132 relative to the button 120 during operation of the locking device 100. It should be understood that while the arrows depict vertical and longitudinal movement, this does not imply that the sliding pin 132 can move vertically relative to the housing 110 during operation. In fact, as described above, during operation of the locking device 100, the sliding pin 132 rotates along the surrounding section 113a around the housing 110, thus producing longitudinal movement, while the button 120 moves vertically relative to the housing 110. Therefore, it can be understood that... Figure 8G The vertical portion of the arrow indicates the movement of the sliding pin 132 relative to the housing 110, and the vertical portion of the arrow indicates the vertical movement of the button 120 relative to the housing 110.

[0105] Specifically, the heart-shaped groove 123 includes a first guide portion 123a, a second guide portion 123b, a third guide portion 123c, a first stop portion 123d, a second stop portion 123e, and a low point 123f. The first guide portion 123a, the first stop portion 123d, and the second stop portion 123e are located at the upper end of the heart-shaped groove 123, wherein the first stop portion 123d and the second stop portion 123e are respectively formed as recesses. The first guide portion 123a is located between the first stop portion 123d and the second stop portion 123e, and is inclined towards the first stop portion 123d. The second guide portion 123b extends inclinedly from the lower right of the heart-shaped island 124 to directly below the heart-shaped island 124. The low point 123f is located below the second guide portion 123b. The third guide portion 123c is located at the upper left of the heart-shaped island 124 and extends inclinedly towards the second stop portion 123e. The heart-shaped island 124 includes a groove 124a, a first inclined surface 124b, and a second inclined surface 124c. The groove 124a is recessed downward from the upper surface of the heart-shaped island 124. The first inclined surface 124b is located at the lower right of the heart-shaped island 124, that is, opposite to the second guide portion 123b. The second inclined surface 124c is located at the lower left of the heart-shaped island 124, and its inclination direction is opposite to that of the first inclined surface 124b.

[0106] At this time, the sliding pin 132 abuts against the groove 124a of the heart-shaped island 124, but not against the heart-shaped groove 123. The movement trajectory of the sliding pin 132 will be described in detail below in conjunction with the operation of the locking device 100.

[0107] Figure 8F The side of button 120 is shown with a limiting groove 125 and a heart-shaped island 124, wherein the limiting groove 125 cannot fully guide the movement of the sliding pin 132, but the sliding pin 132 can engage with the heart-shaped island 124 to hold button 120 in the pressed position.

[0108] from Figures 8E to 8G Starting from the indicated press position, the user presses down button 120, causing the locking device 100 to transition to... Figures 9A to 10F The location shown. Therefore, Figures 9A to 10F The position shown is the transition position between the pressed position and the released position. During this process, due to the user's pressing, button 120 moves downward relative to housing 110 against the bias of spring 150. The protrusion 126 of button 120 slides along the second groove 114 of housing 110. Figure 10C and Figure 10D The button hook 127 slides along the third groove 115 of the housing 110. Figure 10A).

[0109] The sliding pin 132 of the slider 130 is along the heart-shaped groove 123 ( Figure 10B ) and the surrounding section 113a of the first groove 113 ( Figure 10D The sliding motion, that is, the movement of the slider 130, is simultaneously restricted by the heart-shaped groove 123 and the first sliding groove 113. (Refer to reference...) Figure 8G During the aforementioned transition process, the sliding pin 132 is guided by the first guide portion 123a and slides to the first stop portion 123d. Therefore, the sliding pin 132 abuts against the first stop portion 123d to prevent the button 120 from continuing to move downward, and the user feels that the button 120 is blocked and cannot be pressed down further.

[0110] from Figures 9A to 10F Starting from the transition position shown, the user releases button 120, causing the locking device 100 to transition to... Figures 11A to 12F The pop-up position is shown. During this process, button 120 moves upward relative to housing 110 under the bias of spring 150. The protrusion 126 of button 120 slides along the second slide groove 114 of housing 110, and button hook 127 slides along the third slide groove 115 of housing 110, with the upper surface of button hook 127 abutting against the upper end of the third slide groove 115 to prevent button 120 from moving further upward.

[0111] The sliding pin 132 of the slider 130 is along the heart-shaped groove 123 ( Figure 12B ) and the surrounding section 113a of the first groove 113 ( Figure 12D Slide. (Refer to reference) Figure 8G During the above process, the sliding pin 132 is guided by the second guide part 123b and slides to the low point 123f.

[0112] from Figures 11A to 12F Starting from the pop-up position shown, the user presses down button 120, causing the locking device 100 to transition to the locking position. Figures 13A to 14F The location shown. Therefore Figures 13A to 14F The position shown is the transition position between the pop-up position and the pressed position. During this process, due to the user's pressing, the button 120 moves downward relative to the housing 110 against the bias of the spring 150. The protrusion 126 of the button 120 slides along the second groove 114 of the housing 110, and the button hook 127 slides along the third groove 115 of the housing 110.

[0113] The sliding pin 132 of the slider 130 runs along the heart-shaped groove 123 and the heart-shaped island 124. Figure 14B ) and the surrounding section 113a of the first groove 113 ( Figure 10DThe sliding motion, that is, the movement of the slider 130, is simultaneously restricted by the heart-shaped groove 123, the heart-shaped island 124, and the first sliding groove 113. (Refer to reference...) Figure 8G During the aforementioned transition process, the sliding pin 132, starting from the pressed position, is guided by the first inclined surface 124b of the heart-shaped island 124 to slide to the third guide portion 123c of the heart-shaped groove 123, and then guided by the third guide portion 123c to slide to the second stop portion 123e. Therefore, the sliding pin 132 abuts against the second stop portion 123e, preventing the button 120 from continuing to move downward, and the user feels that the button 120 is blocked and cannot be pressed down further.

[0114] from Figures 13A to 14F Starting from the transition position shown, the user releases button 120, causing the locking device 100 to transition to... Figures 7A to 8G The button 120 is shown in the depressed position. During this process, the button 120 moves upward relative to the housing 110 under the bias of the spring 150. The protrusion 126 of the button 120 slides along the second groove 114 of the housing 110, and the button hook 127 slides along the third groove 115 of the housing 110, with the upper surface of the button hook 127 abutting against the upper end of the third groove 115 to prevent the button 120 from moving further upward.

[0115] The sliding pin 132 of the slider 130 is along the heart-shaped groove 123 ( Figure 8B ) and the surrounding section 113a of the first groove 113 ( Figure 8D Slide. (Refer to reference) Figure 8G During the above process, the sliding pin 132 moves into the groove 124a of the heart-shaped island 124, so the sliding pin 132 prevents the button 120 from moving up and down, so as to keep the button 120 in the pressed position.

[0116] It is easy to understand that during the above operation, the heart-shaped island 124 on the other side of the button 120 (i.e., the heart-shaped island 124 corresponding to the limiting groove 125) can also guide the sliding pin 132 and lock the sliding pin 132 in the pressed position, thereby increasing the stability of the locking device 100.

[0117] During operation of the locking device 100, the button 120 is limited to vertical movement, while the slider 130 is limited to rotation about the housing 110 (or the sliding pin 132 is limited to longitudinal movement). Therefore, the movement of the button 120 and the slider 130 is stable and not easily disturbed. For example, even if the locking device 100 is subjected to external impact or vibration, the button 120 and the slider 130 will not produce unexpected movements.

[0118] Reference Figure 15 and Figure 16The installation process of the locking device 100 according to this application is described. First, the slider 130 is fitted onto the outside of the housing 110 from below. At this time, the sliding pin 132 slides along the insertion section 113b of the first groove 113, and the ring 131 passes over the lower inclined surface of the first hook 116 and reaches above the first hook 116. In this way, the ring 131 is held on the outside of the housing 110 by the first hook 116, while the sliding pin 132 can slide along the surrounding section 113a of the first groove 113, so the slider 130 can rotate relative to the housing 110.

[0119] Then, button 120 and spring 150 are inserted into housing 110 from above (see reference). Figure 2 At this point, the button hook 127 passes over the second inner wall 111b of the housing 110 and inserts into the third slide groove 115, and the two sliding pins 132 are respectively inserted into the heart-shaped groove 123 and the limiting groove 125 through their open lower sides. In this way, the button hook 127 holds the button 120 in the housing 110 and allows the button 120 to move vertically relative to the housing 110.

[0120] Reference Figure 17A and Figure 17B The installation process of the locking device 100 is described further. The housing 110, with the button 120 and slider 130 already assembled, is installed onto the first object 200 via the mounting portion 119, for example, onto the inner side of the plate-shaped first object 200. Then, the cover 140 is installed from the outside of the first object 200 onto the top of the housing 110, exposing the operating portion of the button 120 for operation. The cover 140 can be designed to conform to the shape of the first object 200, giving the installed locking device 100 an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0121] Reference Figures 19A to 19I The diagram shows a locking device 100 without the cover 140. It should be understood that the cover 140 is not a necessary functional component, meaning that the locking device 100 may not include the cover 140.

[0122] While preferred embodiments have been shown and described herein, it should be understood that these embodiments are given by way of example only. Many variations, modifications, and substitutions will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of this invention. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to cover all such variations that fall within the spirit and scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A locking device (100), characterized in that, The locking device (100) includes: Shell (110); The button (120), at least partially housed in the housing (110), is movable vertically relative to the housing (110) between a pop-up position and a depressed position; A sliding member (130) is sleeved on the housing (110) and can rotate about the vertical direction relative to the housing (110); The slider (130) engages with the button (120) such that the button (120) is pressed down from the pop-up position along the vertical direction and then reset to the pressed-down position, and is pressed down from the pressed-down position along the vertical direction and then reset to the pop-up position.

2. The locking device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button (120) is restricted by the housing (110) to move along the vertical direction, the slider (130) is restricted by the housing (110) to rotate about the vertical direction, and the engagement relationship between the button (120) and the slider (130) is configured such that the movement of the button (120) along the vertical direction guides the slider (130) to rotate about the vertical direction.

3. The locking device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (110) includes at least one second groove (114) extending along the vertical direction, and the outer periphery of the button (120) is provided with a protrusion (126) that is inserted into the second groove (114) to guide the button (120) to move along the vertical direction.

4. The locking device (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing (110) includes at least one third groove (115) extending along the vertical direction; The button (120) includes at least one button hook (127) that is inserted into the third slide (115) to guide the button (120) to move vertically and limit the vertical travel of the button (120).

5. The locking device (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the housing (110) is generally rectangular and includes two opposing first inner walls (111a) and two opposing second inner walls (111b). Each of the first inner walls (111a) is provided with a second groove (114) and a first groove (113). The slider (130) passes through the first groove (113) and engages with the button (120).

6. The locking device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slider (130) includes a ring (131) and a sliding pin (132), the ring (131) being fitted over the outside of the housing (110), and the sliding pin (132) passing through the housing (110) and engaging the button (120), such that the slider (130) can rotate relative to the housing (110) about the vertical direction within a range.

7. The locking device (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The button (120) includes at least one heart-shaped groove (123) and at least one heart-shaped island (124), with one heart-shaped groove (123) disposed on one side of the button (120) and one heart-shaped island (124) disposed in the heart-shaped groove (123); The sliding pin (132) is inserted in the gap between the heart-shaped groove (123) and the heart-shaped island (124) on this side, such that as the button (120) moves between the pop-up position and the pressed position, the button (120) guides the sliding pin (132) to rotate relative to the housing (110) within the range of the heart-shaped groove (123).

8. The locking device (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The side wall of the housing (110) is provided with a first groove (113), and the sliding pin (132) passes through the first groove (113) and engages with the button (120).

9. The locking device (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first groove (113) includes a surrounding section (113a) extending vertically around the housing (110), the surrounding section (113a) guiding the slider (130) to rotate around the housing (110).

10. The locking device (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that: The button (120) has a receiving groove (125) on the other side, and another heart-shaped island (124) is provided in the receiving groove (125). Another sliding pin (132) of the slider (130) is inserted into the gap between the receiving groove (125) and the heart-shaped island (124) on the other side to guide the button (120) to move between the pop-up position and the pressed position; or Another heart-shaped groove (123) is provided on the other side of the button (120), and another heart-shaped island (124) is provided in the receiving groove (125). Another sliding pin (132) of the slider (130) is inserted into the gap between the heart-shaped groove (123) and the heart-shaped island (124) on the other side to guide the button (120) to move between the pop-up position and the pressed position.

11. The locking device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (110) has an open top (141), and the operating part of the button (120) extends through the top (141) of the housing (110) to the outside of the housing (110); The locking device (100) also includes a cover (140) that engages with the top (141) of the housing (110).

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