Modular pluggable structure of front panel interfaces for computer host
By using a linkage mechanism between rotating and telescopic components, the problem of traditional computer host front-panel interfaces being unable to quickly adapt to interface requirements is solved. This achieves stable connection and convenient disassembly of the modular plug-in structure, improving the host's expandability and maintenance efficiency, and enhancing the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN MAOXIAN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional computer host front panel interfaces use a fixed design, which cannot quickly adapt to the interface needs of different users, resulting in poor scalability, complex and costly maintenance, and difficulty in meeting users' customized needs.
By employing a linkage mechanism between rotating and telescopic components, combined with the design of a rotating torsion spring, a return spring, a guide sleeve, and a guide connecting post, stable connection and convenient disassembly of the module are achieved. Tool-free operation is required; the module can be unlocked and installed simply by pressing the fixed connecting block.
It significantly improves the maintainability and expandability of the host interface, simplifies the cleaning and maintenance process, reduces contact problems caused by dust accumulation on the interface, and enhances the user experience and equipment usability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer host technology, and in particular to a modular pluggable structure for the front interface of a computer host. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of computer hardware, the flexibility and maintainability of the front panel interfaces of a computer host are important factors affecting user experience. Traditional front panel interfaces of hosts mostly adopt a fixed integrated design with fixed interface types and numbers. If the interface is damaged or the function needs to be expanded, the entire computer case needs to be replaced, which is costly and complicated. In addition, fixed interfaces are difficult to disassemble for cleaning or maintenance, which affects the stability of the device.
[0003] With the diversification of peripherals, users' demand for customized host interfaces is increasing. Gamers may need more USB ports to connect devices such as gamepads and headsets, while professional designers may need Type-C or other interfaces to support high-speed data transmission. Traditional fixed structures cannot quickly adapt to the interface needs of different users, limiting the expandability of the host. Users have to expand with additional devices, which increases the complexity of wiring and space occupation.
[0004] Therefore, developing a modular front-end interface structure that combines quick plug-and-play, stable connection, and flexible expansion is key to improving the host's usability and user experience, thereby enhancing the maintainability, scalability, and customization capabilities of the host interface. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the fact that developing a modular front-panel interface structure that combines quick plug-in / plug-out, stable connection and flexible expansion is key to improving the host's usability and user experience, this utility model is proposed to improve the maintainability, expandability and customization capabilities of the host interface.
[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to achieve stable connection and convenient disassembly of the module through the linkage mechanism of the rotating component and the telescopic component. The cooperation of the rotating torsion spring and the return spring enables the plug-in module to automatically pop out during disassembly and lock precisely during installation. Combined with the limiting effect of the guide sleeve and the guide connecting post, the interface connection is ensured to be stable, avoiding the loosening problem of the traditional snap-fit structure. The tool-free operation design greatly simplifies the maintenance process. Users only need to press the fixed connecting block to complete the unlocking and installation of the module. With the rotating pop-out function, the cleaning and maintenance efficiency is significantly improved, and the contact problems caused by dust accumulation on the interface are reduced. Thus, it provides an efficient solution for the interface expansion and maintenance of computer host, and improves the user experience and equipment practicality.
[0007] To solve the above technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular pluggable structure for the front interface of a computer host, including a computer host and a plug-in module inside the computer host, wherein a limiting connecting plate is provided on one side of the plug-in module, and a plug-in constraint groove is provided on one side of the limiting connecting plate.
[0008] The rotating assembly includes a rotating connecting block installed inside the computer host, two guide connecting posts and a rotating connecting rod on the inner side of the rotating connecting block;
[0009] The telescopic assembly includes a telescopic connecting plate installed inside the rotating connecting block, with a plug-in telescopic block on one side of the telescopic connecting plate and a plug-in constraint block on one side of the plug-in telescopic block.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the modular pluggable structure of the front interface of the computer host described in this utility model, the computer host has a pluggable fixing slot on one side and a rotating fixing slot on the other side, the pluggable fixing slot and the rotating fixing slot are connected, and two reset connection slots are provided on the inner side of the computer host, each of the reset connection slots is connected to the rotating fixing slot.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the modular pluggable structure of the front interface of the computer host described in this utility model, wherein: a rotating connecting block is provided inside the rotating fixing groove, a rotating constraint groove is provided on the rotating connecting block, a rotating connecting rod is provided inside the rotating constraint groove, and a rotating torsion spring is provided inside each of the reset connecting grooves.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the modular pluggable structure of the front interface of the computer host described in this utility model, each of the rotating torsion springs is connected at one end to a rotating connecting rod, and at the other end to a rotating connecting block. A telescopic groove is provided on the inner side of the rotating connecting block, and a telescopic connecting plate is provided on the inner side of the telescopic groove.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the modular pluggable structure of the front interface of the computer host described in this utility model, the telescopic connecting plate is provided with two guide sleeves on one side, the telescopic movable groove is provided with two guide connecting posts on the inner side, each guide connecting post is sleeved on the inner side of the corresponding guide sleeve, and the telescopic movable groove is provided with two return springs.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the modular pluggable structure of the front interface of the computer host described in this utility model, each of the reset springs is sleeved on a corresponding guide sleeve, a fixed connecting block is provided on one side of the pluggable telescopic block, a pluggable module is provided inside the pluggable fixed groove, a limiting constraint groove is opened on one side of the pluggable module, and one end of the pluggable telescopic block is located inside the limiting constraint groove.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the modular pluggable structure of the front interface of the computer host described in this utility model, the pluggable module is provided with a limiting connecting plate on one side, the limiting connecting plate is provided with a pluggable constraint groove on one side, one end of the pluggable constraint block is plugged into the inner side of the pluggable constraint groove, the pluggable fixing groove is provided with a fixing plug inside, and one end of the fixing plug is plugged into the inner side of the pluggable module.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] The linkage mechanism between the rotating and telescopic components enables stable connection and convenient disassembly of the modules. The cooperation between the rotating torsion spring and the return spring allows the plug-in module to automatically pop out during disassembly and lock precisely during installation. Combined with the limiting effect of the guide sleeve and guide connecting post, it ensures a firm interface connection and avoids the loosening problem of traditional snap-fit structures. The tool-free operation design greatly simplifies the maintenance process. Users only need to press the fixed connecting block to unlock and install the module. With the rotating pop-out function, it significantly improves cleaning and maintenance efficiency and reduces contact problems caused by dust accumulation on the interface. Thus, it provides an efficient solution for the interface expansion and maintenance of computer hosts, improving user experience and equipment usability. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the present utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating connecting block structure of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in telescopic block structure of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in module structure of this utility model.
[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0025] 1. Computer host; 2. Plug-in fixing slot; 3. Rotation fixing slot; 4. Reset connecting slot; 5. Rotation connecting block; 6. Rotation connecting rod; 7. Rotation torsion spring; 8. Telescopic movable slot; 9. Telescopic connecting plate; 10. Plug-in telescopic block; 11. Fixed connecting block; 12. Plug-in constraint block; 13. Guide sleeve; 14. Guide connecting column; 15. Reset spring; 16. Plug-in module; 17. Limit constraint slot; 18. Limit connecting plate; 19. Plug-in constraint slot; 20. Fixed plug. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example 1
[0027] Reference Figure 1-4 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a modular pluggable structure for the front interface of a computer host, including a computer host 1 and a plug-in module 16 inside the computer host 1. A limiting connecting plate 18 is provided on one side of the plug-in module 16, and a plug-in constraint groove 19 is opened on one side of the limiting connecting plate 18. It includes a rotating connecting block 5 installed inside the computer host 1. Two guide connecting posts 14 are provided inside the rotating connecting block 5, and a rotating connecting rod 6 is provided inside the rotating connecting block 5. A pluggable fixing groove 2 is opened on one side of the computer host 1, and a rotating fixing groove 3 is opened on one side of the computer host 1. The pluggable fixing groove 2 and the rotating fixing groove 3 are connected. Two reset connecting grooves 4 are opened inside the computer host 1, and each reset connecting groove 4 is connected to the rotating fixing groove 3.
[0028] A rotating connecting block 5 is provided inside the rotating fixed groove 3. A rotating constraint groove is opened on the rotating connecting block 5. A rotating connecting rod 6 is provided inside the rotating constraint groove. A rotating torsion spring 7 is provided inside each reset connecting groove 4. One end of each rotating torsion spring 7 is connected to the rotating connecting rod 6, and the other end of each rotating torsion spring 7 is connected to the rotating connecting block 5. A telescopic movable groove 8 is opened inside the rotating connecting block 5. A telescopic connecting plate 9 is provided inside the telescopic movable groove 8. Example 2
[0029] Reference Figure 3-5 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that it includes a telescopic connecting plate 9 installed inside the rotating connecting block 5. A telescopic connecting plate 9 is provided with a plug-in telescopic block 10 on one side, a plug-in constraint block 12 on one side of the plug-in telescopic block 10, two guide sleeves 13 on one side of the telescopic connecting plate 9, two guide connecting posts 14 inside the telescopic movable groove 8, each guide connecting post 14 being sleeved inside the corresponding guide sleeve 13, and two return springs 15 inside the telescopic movable groove 8.
[0030] Each reset spring 15 is sleeved on the corresponding guide sleeve 13. A fixed connecting block 11 is provided on one side of the plug-in telescopic block 10. A plug-in module 16 is provided inside the plug-in fixed groove 2. A limiting constraint groove 17 is opened on one side of the plug-in module 16. One end of the plug-in telescopic block 10 is located inside the limiting constraint groove 17. A limiting connecting plate 18 is provided on one side of the plug-in module 16. A plug-in constraint groove 19 is opened on one side of the limiting connecting plate 18. One end of the plug-in constraint block 12 is plugged into the inside of the plug-in constraint groove 19. A fixed plug 20 is provided inside the plug-in fixed groove 2. One end of the fixed plug 20 is plugged into the inside of the plug-in module 16.
[0031] When it is necessary to replace or maintain the plug-in module 16, first move the fixed connecting block 11 with your finger to drive the telescopic connecting plate 9 to slide in the telescopic movable groove 8, compress the reset spring 15 and cause the guide sleeve 13 to move along the guide connecting post 14. At this time, the plug-in telescopic block 10 drives the plug-in constraint block 12 to retract inward, disengage from the plug-in constraint groove 19 of the limiting connecting plate 18, and release the limiting lock on the plug-in module 16.
[0032] After the insertion constraint block 12 is completely disengaged from the insertion constraint groove 19, the rotating torsion spring 7 drives the rotating connecting rod 6 to rotate in the rotating constraint groove, causing the rotating connecting block 5 to rotate around the axis of the rotating fixed groove 3. When the rotating connecting block 5 rotates, it drives the telescopic assembly to rotate as a whole through the guide connecting column 14, so that the insertion module 16 tilts and pops out from the insertion fixed groove 2 of the computer host 1 with the connection point between the rotating fixed groove 3 and the insertion fixed groove 2 as the fulcrum.
[0033] Manually unplug the old plug module 16 from the fixed plug 20, replace it with a new, compatible module, and insert it into the fixed plug 20. When the limiting constraint groove 17 of the plug module 16 contacts the plug telescopic block 10, it pushes the plug telescopic block 10 inward, compressing the return spring 15. When the plug module 16 is fully inserted and the plug constraint groove 19 of the limiting connecting plate 18 aligns with the plug constraint block 12, the return spring 15 releases its elastic potential energy, pushing the plug telescopic block 10 outward, causing the plug constraint block 12 to engage with the plug constraint groove 19, completing the mechanical locking. At the same time, the fixed plug 20 and the internal circuit of the plug module 16 are connected, restoring the host interface function.
[0034] After replacement, the elastic force of the rotating torsion spring 7 ensures that the rotating connecting block 5 always fits against the inner wall of the plug-in fixing slot 2, preventing the plug-in module 16 from loosening. The cooperation between the guide sleeve 13 and the guide connecting post 14 restricts the movement trajectory of the telescopic connecting plate 9, ensuring that the plug-in constraint block 12 is accurately aligned with the plug-in constraint slot 19, thus improving connection stability. The entire process requires no tools and can be completed quickly by one-handed operation, significantly improving the maintainability and expandability of the host interface.
[0035] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 1.
[0036] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A modular pluggable structure for the front panel interface of a computer host, characterized by: Includes a computer host (1) and a plug-in module (16) inside the computer host (1). A limiting connection plate (18) is provided on one side of the plug-in module (16), and a plug-in constraint groove (19) is opened on one side of the limiting connection plate (18). The rotating assembly includes a rotating connecting block (5) installed inside the computer host (1), two guide connecting posts (14) are provided inside the rotating connecting block (5), and a rotating connecting rod (6) is provided inside the rotating connecting block (5). The telescopic assembly includes a telescopic connecting plate (9) installed inside the rotating connecting block (5), with a plug-in telescopic block (10) on one side of the telescopic connecting plate (9) and a plug-in constraint block (12) on one side of the plug-in telescopic block (10).
2. The modular pluggable structure of the front panel interface of a computer host according to claim 1, characterized in that: The computer host (1) has a plug-in fixing slot (2) on one side and a rotating fixing slot (3) on the other side. The plug-in fixing slot (2) and the rotating fixing slot (3) are connected. The computer host (1) has two reset connection slots (4) on the inside. Each reset connection slot (4) is connected to the rotating fixing slot (3).
3. The modular pluggable structure of the front panel interface of a computer host according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating fixing groove (3) is provided with a rotating connecting block (5) inside. A rotating constraint groove is opened on the rotating connecting block (5). A rotating connecting rod (6) is provided inside the rotating constraint groove. A rotating torsion spring (7) is provided inside each of the reset connecting grooves (4).
4. The modular pluggable structure of the front panel interface of a computer host according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of each of the rotating torsion springs (7) is connected to the rotating connecting rod (6), and the other end of each of the rotating torsion springs (7) is connected to the rotating connecting block (5). The rotating connecting block (5) has a telescopic movable groove (8) on its inner side, and a telescopic connecting plate (9) is provided on the inner side of the telescopic movable groove (8).
5. The modular pluggable structure of the front panel interface of a computer host according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two guide sleeves (13) are provided on one side of the telescopic connecting plate (9), and two guide connecting posts (14) are provided inside the telescopic movable groove (8). Each guide connecting post (14) is sleeved inside the corresponding guide sleeve (13), and two return springs (15) are provided inside the telescopic movable groove (8).
6. The modular pluggable structure of the front panel interface of a computer host according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the reset springs (15) is sleeved on the corresponding guide sleeve (13). A fixed connecting block (11) is provided on one side of the plug-in telescopic block (10). A plug-in module (16) is provided inside the plug-in fixed groove (2). A limiting constraint groove (17) is opened on one side of the plug-in module (16). One end of the plug-in telescopic block (10) is located inside the limiting constraint groove (17).
7. The modular pluggable structure of the front panel interface of a computer host according to claim 6, characterized in that: The plug-in module (16) has a limiting connection plate (18) on one side, and a plug-in constraint groove (19) is opened on one side of the limiting connection plate (18). One end of the plug-in constraint block (12) is plugged into the inside of the plug-in constraint groove (19). A fixing plug (20) is provided inside the plug-in fixing groove (2), and one end of the fixing plug (20) is plugged into the inside of the plug-in module (16).