Module mounting bracket assembly and module

Abstract

This application discloses a modular mounting bracket assembly, comprising a first bracket and a second bracket capable of locking and unlocking each other. The first bracket includes a middle portion and upper and lower portions located at both ends of the middle portion. The upper and lower portions are respectively bent relative to the middle portion. An upper engaging edge is formed on the side of the upper portion away from the middle portion, and a lower engaging edge is formed on the side of the lower portion away from the middle portion. Both the upper and lower engaging edges can engage with the second bracket to lock the first and second brackets together. The modular mounting bracket assembly of this application is easy to disassemble and install, and has a simple structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of fire protection, specifically to a fire protection module mounting bracket assembly and module. Background Technology

[0002] Fire alarm systems contain modules with different functions such as "control," "monitoring," and "isolation." In existing technology, these modules are fixed to a base with screws. However, during commissioning, if wiring adjustments are needed, the screws must be loosened and the module removed before any work can be done. Typically, fire alarm systems use a large number of modules, with a single project containing thousands or even tens of thousands, resulting in a very large amount of disassembly and reassembly work during commissioning.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the installation method of modules in the existing fire alarm system. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a modular mounting bracket assembly and module that are easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a modular mounting bracket assembly, which includes a first bracket and a second bracket that can be locked and unlocked to each other. The first bracket includes a middle portion and an upper portion and a lower portion located at both ends of the middle portion. The upper portion and the lower portion are respectively bent relative to the middle portion. The upper portion has an upper engaging edge, and the lower portion has a lower engaging edge. Both the upper engaging edge and the lower engaging edge can engage with the second bracket to lock the first bracket and the second bracket to each other.

[0006] In one embodiment, both the upper part and the lower part are elastically deformable.

[0007] In one embodiment, the upper part and the lower part are both bent at right angles relative to the middle part, and the upper part and the lower part bend in the same direction relative to the middle part.

[0008] In one embodiment, the upper engaging edge is bent relative to the upper portion, and the lower engaging edge is bent relative to the lower portion.

[0009] In one embodiment, an auxiliary support portion is formed on at least one of the upper and lower portions, the auxiliary support portion being formed as a protrusion, and a groove or through hole is formed between the auxiliary support portion and the upper or lower portion.

[0010] In one embodiment, a through hole is formed between the auxiliary support portion and at least one of the upper and lower portions, and a through hole is formed on at least one of the upper and lower portions.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first support is formed from a sheet by bending and / or stamping, and the second support is formed from a sheet by bending and / or stamping.

[0012] In one embodiment, when the first bracket and the second bracket are locked together, the second bracket is located between the upper engaging edge and the lower engaging edge and the middle portion of the first bracket, thereby limiting the movement of the first bracket and the second bracket away from each other in a second direction.

[0013] In one embodiment, the upper and lower edges of the second bracket are each formed with two limiting portions. When the first bracket and the second bracket are locked together, the upper portion is located between the two limiting portions at the upper edge of the second bracket, and the lower portion is located between the two limiting portions at the lower edge of the second bracket, thereby limiting the movement of the first bracket and the second bracket relative to each other in a first direction, which is intersected with the second direction.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second bracket is integrally formed with the fire protection module.

[0015] This application also provides a module that is fixed using the above-described module mounting bracket assembly.

[0016] The modular mounting bracket assembly of this application has at least one of the following advantages:

[0017] 1. The modular mounting bracket assembly of this application does not require the use of screws for assembly and disassembly. Users can easily install and disassemble it by means of the bracket's snap-fit ​​feature and the physical properties of the material.

[0018] 2. The modular mounting bracket assembly of this application can reduce construction operation procedures, reduce material consumption, and greatly improve installation and maintenance efficiency;

[0019] 3. The module mounting bracket assembly of this application has a reliable structure, good durability, and long service life.

[0020] 4. The module mounting bracket assembly of this application can be adapted to different types of modules and has good applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The various objectives, features, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are merely illustrative illustrations of this application and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, the same reference numerals always denote the same or similar parts. Wherein:

[0022] Figure 1This is a front view of the first bracket of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the first bracket of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the first bracket of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the first bracket of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a front view of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a top view of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a side view of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of this application, wherein the module mounting bracket assembly is in an open state;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of this application, wherein the module mounting bracket assembly is in a closed state;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a front view of the first bracket of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a top view of the first bracket of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 12 This is a side view of the first bracket of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 13 This is a front view of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 14 This is a top view of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 15 This is a side view of the module mounting bracket assembly according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 16 This is a perspective view of a module mounting bracket assembly according to a second embodiment of this application, wherein the module mounting bracket assembly is in an open state;

[0038] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of a module mounting bracket assembly according to a second embodiment of this application, wherein the module mounting bracket assembly is in a closed state.

[0039] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0040] 1 Module mounting bracket assembly

[0041] 100 First stent

[0042] 110 Middle section

[0043] 111 Fixed ear plate

[0044] 120 upper

[0045] 121 Upper locking edge

[0046] 122 Through Hole

[0047] 123 Auxiliary support section

[0048] 130 lower part

[0049] 131 Lower edge of the card

[0050] 132 Through Hole

[0051] 200 Second support

[0052] 210 Limiting section

[0053] 220 Fixing part

[0054] 2 modules Detailed Implementation

[0055] To further illustrate the principles and structure of this application, preferred embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments described are for illustrative and explanatory purposes only and should not be used to limit the scope of patent protection of this application.

[0056] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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 application.

[0058] The modular mounting bracket assembly of this application can be used in fire protection products, but is not limited thereto. For example, the modular mounting bracket assembly of this application can be used in Notifier brand modules. Specific module models may include, but are not limited to: JSM-FMM-1C, JKM-FCM-1C, KM-FZM-1C, ISO-X, CMX-7C, CMX-7D, MMX-7, MMX-7P, ISO-7, FMM-9G, FCM-9G, FZM-9G, and CMM-9G.

[0059] The first embodiment of this application will be described below.

[0060] See Figure 8 and Figure 9 ,in, Figure 8 The diagram shows that module mounting bracket assembly 1 is in the open (unlocked) state, and Figure 9 The module mounting bracket assembly 1 is shown in a closed (locked) state. The module mounting bracket assembly 1 may include a first bracket 100 and a second bracket 200 that can be locked and unlocked to each other. The first bracket 100 can engage with the upper and lower edges of the second bracket 200, thereby locking the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 to each other.

[0061] See Figures 1 to 7 The first bracket 100 may include a middle portion 110 and an upper portion 120 and a lower portion 130 located at both ends of the middle portion 110. An upper engaging edge 121 may be formed on the side of the upper portion 120 away from the middle portion 110. A lower engaging edge 131 may be formed on the side of the lower portion 130 away from the middle portion 110. The upper portion 120 and the lower portion 130 are bent relative to the middle portion 110. The degree of bending of the upper portion 120 and the lower portion 130 relative to the middle portion 110 may both be right angles. The upper portion 120 and the lower portion 130 are bent in the same direction relative to the middle portion 110. Both the upper engaging edge 121 and the lower engaging edge 131 can engage with the second bracket 200 to lock the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 100 together.

[0062] The intermediate portion 110 may have a fixing lug 111. The fixing lug 111 can secure the first bracket 100 to another object via a fastener (e.g., a screw). Figure 1 As shown, the intermediate portion 110 may have two fixing lugs 111. The two fixing lugs 111 are formed at the middle position of the intermediate portion 110. The two fixing lugs 111 extend from both sides of the intermediate portion 110. In other embodiments, the intermediate portion 110 may have one, three, four or other numbers of fixing lugs 111.

[0063] The first support 100 may be formed from a sheet by bending and / or stamping. The second support 200 may be formed from a sheet by bending and / or stamping. At least one of the first support 100 and the second support 200 may be galvanized steel sheet, but this application is not limited thereto. Alternatively, at least one of the first support 100 and the second support 200 may be formed from materials such as stainless steel, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, etc.

[0064] The sheets of the first support 100 and the second support 200 can be formed by cutting standard sheets.

[0065] The upper part 120 and the lower part 130 may be located at the upper and lower ends of the middle part 110 of the first bracket 100, respectively. The upper part 120 may be parallel to the lower part 130. The upper part 120 and the lower part 130 may be perpendicular to the middle part 110, respectively. The upper engaging edge 121 may be angled (bent) relative to the upper part 120. Preferably, the upper engaging edge 121 may be perpendicular to the upper part 120. The lower engaging edge 131 may be angled (bent) relative to the lower part 130. Preferably, the lower engaging edge 131 may be perpendicular to the lower part 130.

[0066] Both the upper part 120 and the lower part 130 are elastically deformable. The distance between the upper engaging edge 121 and the lower engaging edge 131 is slightly smaller than the distance between the upper edge and the lower edge of the second bracket 200. When the second bracket 200 is locked with the first bracket 100, the second bracket 200 needs to open up the space between the upper engaging edge 121 and the lower engaging edge 131 (so that the upper part 120 and / or the lower part 130 are elastically deformed), so that the second bracket 200 passes through the space between the upper engaging edge 121 and the lower engaging edge 131 and moves between the upper engaging edge 121 and the lower engaging edge 131 and the middle part 110 of the first bracket 100.

[0067] With the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 locked together, the second bracket 200 is located between the upper engaging edge 121 and the lower engaging edge 131 and the middle portion 110 of the first bracket 100, thereby limiting the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 along the second direction ( Figure 2 or Figure 7The directions (left and right) move away from each other. In this application, the first direction and the second direction are intersected. Preferably, the first direction may be perpendicular to the second direction.

[0068] An auxiliary support portion 123 is formed on at least one of the upper portion 120 and the lower portion 130. The auxiliary support portion 123 can be used to engage with a tool to elastically deform at least one of the upper portion 120 and the lower portion 130. A groove or through hole is formed between the auxiliary support portion 123 and at least one of the upper portion 120 and the lower portion 130. The tool can be a flathead screwdriver, but this application is not limited thereto. The groove or through hole formed between the auxiliary support portion 123 and the upper portion 120 or the lower portion 130 is suitable for the tool to be inserted into, thereby facilitating the elastic deformation of the upper portion 120 or the lower portion 130 by means of the tool. The elastic deformation of the upper portion 120 or the lower portion 130 by means of the tool can increase the distance between the upper engaging edge 121 and the lower engaging edge 131, thereby releasing the first bracket 100 from the second bracket 200 (i.e., disengaging the second bracket 200 from the engagement with the first bracket 100).

[0069] In this embodiment, the auxiliary support portion 123 is formed only on the upper portion 120. In other embodiments, the auxiliary support portion 123 is formed only on the lower portion 130, or the auxiliary support portion 123 is formed on both the upper portion 120 and the lower portion 130. The auxiliary support portion 123 can be formed by stamping the upper portion 120 or the lower portion 130, but this application is not limited thereto. The auxiliary support portion 123 may protrude outward from the first bracket 100.

[0070] Through holes 122 and 132 are formed in at least one of the upper portion 120 and the lower portion 130. The through holes 122 and 132 can reduce the weight of the first bracket 100 and can provide a window for observing the interior of the module 2 of the module mounting bracket assembly 1. The through holes 122 and 132 can be generally rectangular, but are not limited thereto in this application.

[0071] In this embodiment, the upper part 120 forms a through hole 122, and the lower part 130 forms a through hole 132. In other embodiments, only the upper part 120 or only the lower part 130 may form through holes. In this embodiment, the upper part 120 forms two through holes 122, and the lower part 130 forms two through holes 132. In other embodiments, the upper part 120 and the lower part 130 may form other numbers of through holes.

[0072] The second support 200 may have a limiting portion 210. Specifically, two limiting portions 210 are formed on the upper edge and the lower edge of the second support 200, respectively. When the first support 100 and the second support 200 are locked together, the upper portion 120 is located between the two limiting portions 210 at the upper edge of the second support 200, and the lower portion 130 is located between the two limiting portions 210 at the lower edge of the second support 200, thereby limiting the first support 100 and the second support 200 relative to each other along a first direction ( Figure 5 The movement is in the left-right direction. The distance between the two limiting portions 210 on the upper edge of the second bracket 200 can be equal to the width of the upper portion 120. Figure 5 (Dimensions in the left-right direction). That is, the two limiting portions 210 at the upper edge of the second bracket 200 abut against the two sides of the upper part 120 respectively. The distance between the two limiting portions 210 at the lower edge of the second bracket 200 can be equal to the width of the lower part 130. That is, the two limiting portions 210 at the lower edge of the second bracket 200 abut against the two sides of the lower part 130 respectively. The limiting portions 210 can be formed as protruding tabs that bulge upwards or downwards, but this application is not limited thereto. The four limiting portions 210 can be symmetrically formed at the four corners of the second bracket 200.

[0073] In one embodiment, the second bracket 200 may have a fixing portion 220. The fixing portion 220 may be a fixing hole, but this application is not limited thereto. When the second bracket 200 is locked with the first bracket 100, a receiving space is formed between the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 to receive the module 2. The module 2 may be fixed to the second bracket 200. Specifically, the module 2 may be fixed to the fixing portion 220 of the second bracket 200 by screws. In another embodiment, the second bracket 200 and the module 2 are integrally formed. The module 2 may be a fire protection module.

[0074] See Figure 4 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 When the second bracket 200, to which module 2 is fixed, is locked onto the first bracket 100, the lower edge of the second bracket 200 can be positioned on the side of the lower engaging edge 131 near the middle portion 110, and the two limiting portions 210 of the lower edge of the second bracket 200 are located on both sides of the lower portion 130. Then, the upper portion of the second bracket 200 is pushed towards the middle portion 110. When the upper edge of the second bracket 200 abuts against the upper engaging edge 121, the pushing force is increased to cause the upper portion 120 to elastically deform, thereby moving the upper edge of the second bracket 200 to the side of the upper engaging edge 121 near the middle portion 110, thus completing the locking of the second bracket 200 and the first bracket 100.

[0075] It is understandable that the upper edge of the second bracket 200 can be positioned first on the side of the upper engaging edge 121 near the middle portion 110, and the two limiting portions 210 of the upper edge of the second bracket 200 can be located on both sides of the upper portion 120. Then, the lower portion of the second bracket 200 is pushed towards the middle portion 110. When the lower edge of the second bracket 200 abuts against the lower engaging edge 131, the pushing force is increased to cause the lower portion 130 to elastically deform, thereby moving the lower edge of the second bracket 200 to the side of the lower engaging edge 131 near the middle portion 110, thus completing the locking of the second bracket 200 with the first bracket 100.

[0076] The second embodiment of this application will be described below.

[0077] See Figures 10 to 17 Module 2 in the second embodiment may differ from that in the first embodiment. For example... Figure 10 As shown, the first bracket 100 of the second embodiment may have four fixing lugs 111. The four fixing lugs 111 may be formed at the four corners of the body 110. Figure 13 , 16 As shown in Figure 17, the shapes of the second support 200 and module 2 in the second embodiment may differ from those of the second support 200 in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the second support 200 and module 2 may be integrally formed.

[0078] This application provides a modular mounting bracket assembly that requires no screw removal. Users can easily install and remove modules using the bracket's snap-fit ​​design and the physical properties of the material, eliminating the need for screws. This reduces construction steps, lowers material consumption, and significantly improves the efficiency of both initial and subsequent installation and maintenance.

[0079] The modular mounting bracket assembly of this application reduces the need for a dedicated and expensive modular mounting box and fixing screws for each module, greatly reducing the cost of auxiliary construction materials, improving the construction process, shortening the construction period, and saving labor and time costs.

[0080] This design can be made from galvanized steel sheet through processes such as cutting, stamping, and bending, resulting in low cost. Connect the corresponding communication cable to the module, and then insert the entire module into the module mounting bracket assembly. Using tools such as a flathead screwdriver, loosen the auxiliary support at the top of the bracket to easily disassemble the module, allowing the entire module to be removed.

[0081] The modular mounting bracket assembly of this application improves the ease of use of Notifier products, thus offering advantages over existing technologies.

[0082] The modular mounting bracket assembly of this application reduces the need for dedicated and expensive module mounting boxes and fixing screws required for each module installation, significantly reducing the cost of construction auxiliary materials. It also improves the construction process, shortens the construction period, and saves labor and time costs. The modular mounting bracket assembly of this application is adaptable to different types of modules, demonstrating good applicability.

[0083] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the application disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the claims.

[0084] Although this application has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Because this application can be embodied in many forms without departing from its spirit and essence, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense within the scope defined by the claims. Therefore, all variations falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the claims.

Claims

1. A module mounting bracket assembly (1) characterised in that, The module mounting bracket assembly includes a first bracket (100) and a second bracket (200) that can be locked and unlocked to each other. The first bracket includes a middle portion (110) and an upper portion (120) and a lower portion (130) located at both ends of the middle portion. The upper portion and the lower portion are bent relative to the middle portion. The upper portion has an upper engaging edge (121) and the lower portion has a lower engaging edge (131). Both the upper engaging edge and the lower engaging edge can engage with the second bracket to lock the first bracket and the second bracket to each other.

2. The module mounting bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the upper and lower parts are capable of elastic deformation.

3. The module mounting bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper and lower parts are both bent at right angles relative to the middle part, and the upper and lower parts bend in the same direction relative to the middle part.

4. The module mounting bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper engaging edge is bent relative to the upper part, and the lower engaging edge is bent relative to the lower part.

5. The module mounting bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, An auxiliary support portion (123) is formed on at least one of the upper and lower portions, the auxiliary support portion being formed as a protrusion, and a groove or through hole is formed between the auxiliary support portion and the upper or lower portion.

6. The module mounting bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support is formed from a sheet by bending and / or stamping, and the second support is formed from a sheet by bending and / or stamping.

7. The module mounting bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, With the first bracket and the second bracket locked together, the second bracket is located between the upper engaging edge and the lower engaging edge and the middle portion of the first bracket, thereby limiting the first bracket and the second bracket from moving away from each other in a second direction.

8. The module mounting bracket assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper and lower edges of the second bracket each form two limiting parts (210). When the first bracket and the second bracket are locked to each other, the upper part is located between two limiting parts at the upper edge of the second bracket, and the lower part is located between two limiting parts at the lower edge of the second bracket, thereby limiting the movement of the first bracket and the second bracket relative to each other in a first direction, which is intersected with the second direction.

9. The module mounting bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second bracket is integrally formed with a fire protection module.

10. A module, said module being secured using a module mounting bracket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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