Connecting device

By employing an interference fit structure between the first positioning post and the elastic retaining ring in the connecting device, the problem of wear on the insertion hole is solved, the connection strength is enhanced, and the service life is extended.

CN224215029UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08DONGGUAN HONGLIAN ELECTRONICS
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN HONGLIAN ELECTRONICS
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

During repeated disassembly and assembly, the existing connecting device experiences significant wear on the hole walls and pins, resulting in a reduced service life.

Method used

The structure employs an interference fit between the first positioning post and the elastic retaining ring. The elastic retaining ring engages with the wall of the through hole, reducing wear. Furthermore, a retaining strip is provided on the hole wall to increase the contact area and enhance the connection strength.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces wear and tear on the main body and mounting frame during repeated disassembly and assembly, and improves the service life of the connecting device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting device which comprises a main body and a mounting frame, and a first insertion hole is formed in the main body; the mounting frame comprises a seat body and a first positioning column, an annular groove is formed in the circumferential surface of the first positioning column, an elastic clamping ring is mounted in the annular groove, one end of the first positioning column is connected with the seat body, and the other end of the first positioning column is arranged in the first insertion hole in a penetrating manner and is clamped with the hole wall of the first insertion hole through the elastic clamping ring. According to the connecting device, the elastic clamping ring arranged on the first positioning column in the sleeving mode is connected with the hole wall of the first inserting hole in the clamping mode, so that when the main body is repeatedly disassembled and assembled relative to the mounting frame, abrasion between the first positioning column and the first inserting hole is small, and the overall service life of the connecting device is long.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plug-in accessories technology, and in particular to a connecting device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the connecting device typically includes a base and a main body. The base is provided with a pin, and the main body is provided with an insertion hole. The pin passes through the insertion hole, and the main body is connected to the base through the pin to achieve quick assembly and disassembly of the main body and the base. However, this plug-in structure will cause significant wear on the hole wall and the pin during repeated assembly and disassembly, thereby reducing the service life of the connecting device. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a connecting device with a longer service life.

[0004] A connecting device according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a main body and a mounting frame. The main body is provided with a first through hole. The mounting frame includes a base and a first positioning post. The circumferential surface of the first positioning post is provided with an annular groove. An elastic retaining ring is installed in the annular groove. One end of the first positioning post is connected to the base, and the other end of the first positioning post passes through the first through hole and is engaged with the hole wall of the first through hole by the elastic retaining ring.

[0005] A connecting device according to an embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following technical effects:

[0006] In the connecting device of this application, by inserting the first positioning post into the first through hole of the main body, the elastic retaining ring in the annular groove can be interference-fitted with the first through hole, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the first positioning post and the main body, and enabling the main body to be stably connected to the base via the first positioning post. The connecting device of this application, through the engagement of the elastic retaining ring fitted on the first positioning post with the wall of the first through hole, minimizes wear between the first positioning post and the first through hole when the main body is repeatedly disassembled and reassembled relative to the mounting bracket, thus extending the service life of the connecting device.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting device is provided on the wall of a first through hole, wherein a first snap-fit ​​strip extends axially along the first through hole, and an elastic snap ring abuts against the first snap-fit ​​strip.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting device is provided with multiple first snap-fit ​​strips spaced apart circumferentially along the first through hole.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting device is provided with a guide surface on the side of the first snap-fit ​​strip near the base body. The guide surface is used to slide with the first positioning post to guide the first positioning post into the first through hole.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting device has a plurality of annular grooves on the circumferential surface of the first positioning post, the plurality of annular grooves being spaced apart along the axial direction of the first positioning post, and an elastic retaining ring being installed in each annular groove.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in a connecting device, the first positioning post is detachably connected to the base body.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket further includes a base, and the base body is hinged to the base.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting device is provided on one of the base and the seat, and on the other, an arc-shaped groove is provided. The arc-shaped groove extends circumferentially along the rotation axis of the seat, and the limiting protrusion is slidably inserted into the arc-shaped groove along the extension direction of the arc-shaped groove.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting device includes a mounting bracket that further includes a second positioning post, a second through hole on the main body, one end of the second positioning post being connected to the base body, and the other end of the second positioning post being engaged with the hole wall of the second through hole.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in a connecting device, the wall of the second through hole is formed with a second snap-fit ​​strip extending axially along the second through hole, and the second snap-fit ​​strip abuts against the second positioning post.

[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 above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the mounting bracket in the diagram;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure in the diagram;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of region B in the image;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A magnified view of region A in the image.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] Main body 100, first through hole 110, first snap-fit ​​strip 120, guide surface 121, second through hole 130, second snap-fit ​​strip 140;

[0025] Mounting bracket 200, base 210, arc groove 211, first positioning post 220, annular groove 221, inclined surface 222, second positioning post 230, base 240, limiting protrusion 241. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, left, right, front, and back, are based on the orientation 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.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, the use of "first" and "second" is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or the order of the technical features.

[0029] 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.

[0030] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 5 A connection device according to an embodiment of the present utility model will be described in detail.

[0031] refer to Figures 1 to 4According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a connecting device includes a main body 100 and a mounting bracket 200. The main body 100 is provided with a first through hole 110. The mounting bracket 200 includes a base 210 and a first positioning post 220. The circumferential surface of the first positioning post 220 is provided with an annular groove 221. An elastic retaining ring is installed in the annular groove 221. One end of the first positioning post 220 is connected to the base 210, and the other end of the first positioning post 220 passes through the first through hole 110 and is engaged with the hole wall of the first through hole 110 by the elastic retaining ring.

[0032] In the connecting device of this application, by inserting the first positioning post 220 into the first insertion hole 110 of the main body 100, the elastic retaining ring in the annular groove 221 can be interference-fitted with the first insertion hole 110, thereby making the first positioning post 220 and the main body 100 stably connected, so that the main body 100 can be stably connected to the base 210 through the first positioning post 220. The connecting device of this application, by having the elastic retaining ring sleeved on the first positioning post 220 engage with the hole wall of the first insertion hole 110, minimizes wear between the first positioning post 220 and the first insertion hole 110 when the main body 100 is repeatedly disassembled and reassembled relative to the mounting bracket 200, thereby improving the service life of the connecting device.

[0033] Specifically, the elastic retaining ring is a silicone ring.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, a first snap-fit ​​strip 120 extending axially along the first through hole 110 is provided on the hole wall of the first through hole 110, and an elastic retaining ring abuts against the first snap-fit ​​strip 120. It can be understood that by providing the first snap-fit ​​strip 120 extending axially along the first through hole 110 on the hole wall of the first through hole 110, the contact area between the elastic retaining ring and the hole wall of the first through hole 110 is increased, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the main body 100 and the mounting bracket 200.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, multiple first snap-fit ​​strips 120 are provided at circumferential intervals along the first through hole 110. It can be understood that by providing multiple first snap-fit ​​strips 120 at circumferential intervals along the first through hole 110, the contact area between the first through hole 110 and the elastic retaining ring in the circumferential direction can be further increased, thereby further enhancing the connection strength between the main body 100 and the mounting bracket 200.

[0036] like Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​strip 120 has a guide surface 121 on the side near the base 210. The guide surface 121 is used to slide with the first positioning post 220 to guide the first positioning post 220 into the first through hole 110. It can be understood that by providing the guide surface 121 on the side of the first snap-fit ​​strip 120 near the base 210, when the user needs to install the main body 100 on the mounting bracket 200, the guide surface 121 can guide the first positioning post 220 to smoothly pass through the first through hole 110 when the first positioning post 220 passes through the first through hole 110.

[0037] In a further embodiment of this utility model, the first positioning post 220 has a circumferentially inclined surface 222 at the end opposite to the seat body 210, which is inclined toward the seat body 210. It can be understood that by providing the inclined surface 222 on the first positioning post 220, the first positioning post 220 can be guided to pass through the first insertion hole 110.

[0038] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the first positioning post 220 has a plurality of annular grooves 221 on its circumferential surface. The plurality of annular grooves 221 are distributed at intervals along the axial direction of the first positioning post 220, and an elastic retaining ring is installed in each annular groove 221. It can be understood that by fitting a plurality of elastic retaining rings on the first positioning post 220, the connection strength between the first positioning post 220 and the main body 100 can be further increased.

[0039] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the first positioning post 220 is detachably connected to the base 210. It is understood that by detachably connecting the first positioning post 220 to the base 210, it is convenient to manufacture and easy to replace when the first positioning post 220 is damaged.

[0040] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, a cross groove is provided on the end face of the first positioning post 220 facing away from the base 210, and the first positioning post 220 is threadedly connected to the base 210. It is understood that when it is necessary to disassemble or install the first positioning post 220, the user can use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the first positioning post 220 to separate or connect it to the base 210, making the operation simpler and more convenient.

[0041] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the mounting bracket 200 further includes a base 240, and the seat body 210 is hinged to the base 240. It is understood that by hinged to the base 240, the main body 100 can rotate relative to the base 240, thereby adjusting the angle of the seat body 210 of the main body 100 relative to the base 240.

[0042] Specifically, the seat 210 is rotatably mounted on the base 240 about a horizontal axis.

[0043] In some embodiments of this utility model, two sets of first positioning posts 220 and base bodies 210 are provided along the axial direction of the horizontal rotation axis, and two sets of first positioning posts 220 are provided on the main body 100. It can be understood that by providing two sets of first positioning posts 220 and base bodies 210, the connection stability between the main body 100 and the base 240 can be increased.

[0044] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, one of the base 240 and the seat 210 is provided with a limiting protrusion 241, and the other is provided with an arc-shaped groove 211. The arc-shaped groove 211 extends circumferentially along the rotation axis of the seat 210, and the limiting protrusion 241 is slidably inserted into the arc-shaped groove 211 along the extension direction of the arc-shaped groove 211. It can be understood that by providing the limiting protrusion 241 and the arc-shaped groove 211, when the seat 210 rotates a certain angle relative to the base 240 in the forward direction, the limiting protrusion 241 abuts against one end of the arc-shaped groove 211 to limit its continued forward rotation. When the seat 210 rotates a certain angle relative to the base 240 in the reverse direction, the limiting protrusion 241 abuts against the other end of the arc-shaped groove 211 to limit its continued reverse rotation, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the seat 210 relative to the base 240.

[0045] Specifically, the base 240 is provided with a limiting protrusion 241, and the seat 210 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 211.

[0046] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the mounting bracket 200 further includes a second positioning post 230, and a second through hole 130 is provided on the main body 100. One end of the second positioning post 230 is connected to the base 210, and the other end of the second positioning post 230 is engaged with the wall of the second through hole 130. It can be understood that by setting the second positioning post 230 to engage with the wall of the second through hole 130, the connection stability between the main body 100 and the mounting bracket 200 can be further enhanced.

[0047] In some embodiments of this utility model, the diameter of the first positioning post 220 is larger than the diameter of the second positioning post 230. It can be understood that the main body 100 is positioned by setting the diameter of the second positioning post 230 to be smaller than the diameter of the first positioning post 220.

[0048] like Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the wall of the second through hole 130 is formed with a second snap-fit ​​strip 140 extending axially along the second through hole 130, and the second snap-fit ​​strip 140 abuts against the second positioning post 230. It can be understood that by providing the second snap-fit ​​strip 140 on the wall of the second through hole 130, the connection strength between the second positioning post 230 and the body 100 can be increased.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connecting device, characterized in that, include: The main body (100) is provided with a first through hole (110). The mounting bracket (200) includes a base (210) and a first positioning post (220). The first positioning post (220) has an annular groove (221) on its circumferential surface. An elastic retaining ring is installed in the annular groove (221). One end of the first positioning post (220) is connected to the base (210), and the other end of the first positioning post (220) passes through the first through hole (110) and is engaged with the hole wall of the first through hole (110) by the elastic retaining ring.

2. The connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first insertion hole (110) has a first snap-fit ​​strip (120) extending axially along the first insertion hole (110) on its hole wall, and the elastic snap ring abuts against the first snap-fit ​​strip (120).

3. A connecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​strip (120) is provided with multiple strips at circumferential intervals along the first through hole (110).

4. A connecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​strip (120) has a guide surface (121) on the side near the seat (210). The guide surface (121) is used to slide with the first positioning post (220) to guide the first positioning post (220) into the first through hole (110).

5. A connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning post (220) has a plurality of annular grooves (221) on its circumferential surface. The plurality of annular grooves (221) are distributed at intervals along the axial direction of the first positioning post (220), and each annular groove (221) is fitted with an elastic retaining ring.

6. A connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning post (220) is detachably connected to the seat (210).

7. A connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (200) also includes a base (240), and the seat (210) is hinged to the base (240).

8. A connecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, One of the base (240) and the seat (210) is provided with a limiting protrusion (241), and the other is provided with an arc groove (211). The arc groove (211) extends circumferentially along the rotation axis of the seat (210), and the limiting protrusion (241) is slidably inserted into the arc groove (211) along the extension direction of the arc groove (211).

9. A connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (200) also includes a second positioning post (230), and the main body (100) is provided with a second through hole (130). One end of the second positioning post (230) is connected to the base (210), and the other end of the second positioning post (230) is engaged with the hole wall of the second through hole (130).

10. A connecting device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second insertion hole (130) has a second snap-fit ​​strip (140) extending axially along the second insertion hole (130) on its wall, and the second snap-fit ​​strip (140) abuts against the second positioning post (230).