limiting device

Abstract

The utility model provides a limiting device, for with electronic device collocation uses, contain support spare and carding spare. The support spare has the support surface, and the support surface contains the convex part. The carding spare is movably with the support spare and is engaged. When the limiting device is the lock state, the relative position of support spare and carding spare is fixed, to limit electronic device in it.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a limiting device. More specifically, this invention relates to a limiting device for an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life, consumer electronics play a vital role. Coupled with today's fast-paced lifestyle and people's need for instant information, portable electronic products have become necessities. However, due to their high unit price and ease of resale, these products are also more susceptible to theft or misappropriation.

[0003] To prevent theft, a locking device has been designed, such as a laptop lock. This device connects its latch to the security lock hole of the electronic product, and the movement of the latch is controlled by the key lock mechanism to achieve the purpose of locking / unlocking. However, security lock holes come in various sizes, requiring users to purchase / carry a locking device with a corresponding latch, which is not only uneconomical but also inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a limiting device that can achieve a fixing effect without using a key hole, and has better ease of use.

[0005] This utility model provides a limiting device for use with electronic devices, comprising a support member and a locking member. The support member has a support surface, which includes a protrusion. The locking member is movably engaged with the support member. When the limiting device is in the locked state, the relative positions of the support member and the locking member are fixed, thereby limiting the electronic device therein.

[0006] The limiting device further includes a housing, a drive mechanism, and a lock body. One end of the housing has a front opening. A support member is fixed outside the front opening. An engaging member is disposed within the housing, rotatable relative to the housing, and includes a front end and a rear end. The front end at least partially extends out of the front opening, and the rear end extends in the opposite direction to the front end. The drive mechanism includes a force-applying member and a drive member. The force-applying member includes a force-receiving portion and a force-applying portion. The force-applying portion is disposed within the housing, and the force-receiving portion is connected to the force-applying portion and is rotatable relative to the housing. The drive member is disposed within the housing and rotates in conjunction with the force-applying portion to selectively move its position on one side of the rear end, thereby changing the distance between the front end and the support member. The lock body is disposed on one side of the drive mechanism, and when the lock body is locked, it restricts the movement of the drive mechanism.

[0007] In an embodiment of this utility model, the support surface extends along the X-axis, wherein the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are orthogonal.

[0008] In embodiments of this utility model, the engaging member can rotate relative to the housing along a plane parallel to the YZ plane, the force-applying member can rotate along a plane parallel to the XZ plane, and the driving member can selectively move its position along the Y-axis direction.

[0009] In an embodiment of this utility model, the support surface includes a protrusion.

[0010] In an embodiment of this utility model, the force-applying part has a limiting part, and one end of the driving member is engaged with the limiting part in a manner that allows it to move along the Y-axis.

[0011] In an embodiment of this utility model, the driving device further includes a displacement limiting member fixed inside the housing. The displacement limiting member has an accommodating space extending along the Y-axis direction, and a sidewall thread is provided on the sidewall of the accommodating space. The driving member is disposed in the accommodating space and is a cylinder with a driving member thread on its side that matches the sidewall thread. When the force-applying member rotates, the driving member rotates in conjunction, and the driving member moves along the Y-axis direction through the interaction between the sidewall thread and the driving member thread.

[0012] In an embodiment of this utility model, the housing has an accommodating space extending along the Y-axis, and the sidewall of the accommodating space is provided with a sidewall thread; the driving member is disposed in the accommodating space, and the driving member is a cylinder with a driving member thread on the side that matches the sidewall thread; when the force-applying member rotates, the driving member rotates in conjunction, and through the interaction between the sidewall thread and the driving member thread, the driving member moves along the Y-axis.

[0013] In an embodiment of this utility model, the lock body includes a locking member that can move along the Z-axis. When the lock body is locked, one end of the locking member engages with the force-applying member to restrict the rotation of the force-applying member.

[0014] In an embodiment of this utility model, the lock body is a key lock, and the engaging component includes a protrusion.

[0015] In an embodiment of this utility model, the lock body is a combination lock, comprising a shaft movable along the Y-axis, the shaft having a shaft end. The engaging member comprises a protrusion movable along the Z-axis, one side of the protrusion abutting against the shaft end; when the lock body is locked, the other side can engage with a force-applying member to restrict the rotation of the force-applying member.

[0016] In an embodiment of this utility model, the limiting device further includes a driving device, which includes a force-applying component, a driving component, and a displacement limiting component. The force-applying component is a cylinder with a partially closed end, including a force-receiving part and a force-applying part, wherein the force-applying part is a recess disposed inside the partially closed end. One end of the driving component is a polygonal block whose outer contour matches the contour of the force-applying part. The displacement limiting component is disposed inside the force-applying component and can rotate coaxially with the force-applying component along the Y-axis direction, and its relative position along the Y-axis direction remains unchanged.

[0017] In an embodiment of this utility model, the limiting device further includes a housing, a lock body, a driving device, and an assembly. The lock body is disposed in the housing, the driving device is disposed in the lock body, and the assembly is disposed in the housing in a separable manner and adjacent to the lock body. A support member and a locking member are assembled in the assembly, such that the locking member can rotate relative to the assembly, allowing the front and rear ends to approach or move away from the support member, respectively.

[0018] In an embodiment of this invention, the support member has a support surface on one side and a support member hole on the other side. The engaging member has a flange at its top and an engaging member hole on one side. The engaging member can move laterally relative to the support member and engage with it, such that the support member hole and the engaging member hole are at least partially interconnected.

[0019] In an embodiment of this utility model, the support member has a support surface on one side and a support member hole on the other side. The engaging member has a flange at the top and an engaging member hole on one side. The engaging member can move up and down relative to the support member and engage with it, such that the support member hole and the engaging member hole are at least partially interconnected.

[0020] In an embodiment of this utility model, the support member has a support surface on one side and a support member hole on the other side. The engaging member has a flange at its top and an engaging member hole on one side. The engaging member can move back and forth relative to the support member and engage with it, such that the support member hole and the engaging member hole are at least partially interconnected. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1A and Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the novel limiting device.

[0022] Figure 1C and Figure 1D This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the novel limiting device.

[0023] Figures 1E to 1I A schematic diagram of an embodiment of this novel limiting device is provided.

[0024] Figures 2A to 2E These are schematic diagrams of different embodiments of the novel limiting device.

[0025] Figures 3A to 3H These are schematic diagrams of different embodiments of the novel limiting device.

[0026] Figures 4A to 4G These are schematic diagrams of different embodiments of the novel limiting device.

[0027] Figures 5A to 5I These are schematic diagrams of different embodiments of the novel limiting device.

[0028] Figures 6A to 6FThese are schematic diagrams of different embodiments of the novel limiting device.

[0029] Figures 7A to 7F These are schematic diagrams of different embodiments of the novel limiting device.

[0030] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0031] 100: Casing

[0032] 100': Shell

[0033] 110: Front opening

[0034] 120: Rear opening

[0035] 130: Side opening

[0036] 140: Storage space

[0037] 140': Accommodation space

[0038] 144: Sidewall thread

[0039] 144': Sidewall thread

[0040] 201: Support component

[0041] 201': Support component

[0042] 202: Card assembly

[0043] 202': Card assembly

[0044] 210: Front end

[0045] 210': Front end

[0046] 220: Rear end

[0047] 220': Rear end

[0048] 230: Support surface

[0049] 230': Support surface

[0050] 240: convex part

[0051] 240': convex part

[0052] 300: Drive unit

[0053] 300': Drive unit

[0054] 310: Force-applying component

[0055] 310': Force-applying component

[0056] 311: Force-bearing part

[0057] 311': Force-bearing part

[0058] 312: Force-Exerting Unit

[0059] 312': Force application part

[0060] 313: Limiting part

[0061] 313': Limiting part

[0062] 314: Protrusion

[0063] 314': convex part

[0064] 320: Drive unit

[0065] 320': Drive unit

[0066] 321: End

[0067] 321': End

[0068] 322: End

[0069] 322': End

[0070] 324: Drive component thread

[0071] 324': Drive component thread

[0072] 330: Displacement limiting component

[0073] 330': Displacement limiting component

[0074] 400: Lock body

[0075] 400': Lock body

[0076] 401: Lock body

[0077] 401a: Hook

[0078] 410: Card assembly

[0079] 411: Convex column

[0080] 420: Shaft

[0081] 421: Shaft end

[0082] 430: Limiting component

[0083] 431: Side

[0084] 432: Side

[0085] 440: Type wheel module

[0086] 500: Elastic component

[0087] 700: Electronic devices

[0088] 710: Upper surface

[0089] 720: Lower surface

[0090] 730: End face

[0091] 740: Groove

[0092] 800: Limiting device

[0093] 800': Limiting device

[0094] 801: Limiting device

[0095] 802: Limiting device

[0096] 803: Limiting device

[0097] 804: Limiting device

[0098] 805: Limiting device

[0099] 1140: Storage space

[0100] 1144: Sidewall thread

[0101] 1201: Support component

[0102] 1202: Card assembly

[0103] 1210: Front end

[0104] 1220: Rear end

[0105] 1230: Support surface

[0106] 1240: convex part

[0107] 1300: Drive unit

[0108] 1310: Force-applying component

[0109] 1310a: Partially Closed End

[0110] 1310b: Hole

[0111] 1311: Force-bearing part

[0112] 1312: Force-Exerting Unit

[0113] 1320: Drive unit

[0114] 1321: End

[0115] 1322: End

[0116] 1324: Drive component thread

[0117] 1330: Displacement limiting component

[0118] 1400: Lock body

[0119] 1400a: Hook

[0120] 2100: Housing

[0121] 2201: Support component

[0122] 2202: Card assembly

[0123] 2210: Front end

[0124] 2220: Rear end

[0125] 2230: Support surface

[0126] 2300: Drive unit

[0127] 2322: End

[0128] 2400: Lock body

[0129] 2500: Assemblies

[0130] 3201: Support component

[0131] 3201b: Support hole

[0132] 3202: Card assembly

[0133] 3202a: Flange

[0134] 3202b: Snap-fit ​​hole

[0135] 3230: Support surface

[0136] 3240:convex part

[0137] 3400: Lock body

[0138] 3410: Hook

[0139] 4201: Support component

[0140] 4201b: Support hole

[0141] 4202a: Flange

[0142] 4202: Card assembly

[0143] 4202b: Snap-fit ​​hole

[0144] 4230: Support surface

[0145] 4240:convex part

[0146] 4400: Lock body

[0147] 4410: Hook

[0148] 5201: Support component

[0149] 5201b: Support hole

[0150] 5202: Card assembly

[0151] 5202a: Flange

[0152] 5202b: Snap-fit ​​hole

[0153] 5230: Support surface

[0154] 5240:convex part

[0155] 5400: Lock body

[0156] 5410: Hook

[0157] X: X-axis

[0158] Y: Y-axis

[0159] Z: Z-axis Detailed Implementation

[0160] This novel limiting device is designed for use with electronic devices. The electronic devices are preferably portable, such as, but not limited to, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, e-readers, digital photo frames, GPS navigators, mobile network devices, personal digital assistants, portable digital music players, and electronic dictionaries.

[0161] like Figures 1A to 1D In the illustrated embodiment, the novel limiting device 800 includes a support member 201 and a locking member 202. The support member 201 has a support surface 230, which includes a protrusion 240. The locking member 202 is movably engaged with the support member 201. When the limiting device 800 is in a locked state, the relative positions of the support member 201 and the locking member 202 are fixed to limit the electronic device therein. More specifically, in this embodiment, the limiting device 800 further includes a housing 100, a support member driving device 300, and a lock body 400. Figure 1C and Figure 1DIn the illustrated embodiment, the housing 100 has a front opening 110 at one end. A support member 201 is fixed outside the front opening 110. The support surface 230 extends along the X-axis, which can also be considered as extending laterally. A locking member 202 is disposed within the housing 100 and is rotatable relative to the housing 100. It includes a front end portion 210 and a rear end portion 220. The front end portion 210 at least partially extends out of the front opening 110, and the rear end portion 220 extends in the opposite direction to the front end portion 210. In this embodiment, the locking member 202 is rotatable relative to the housing 100 along a plane parallel to the YZ plane. In other words, when the locking member 202 rotates, the front end portion 210 and the rear end portion 220 can be considered as opening and closing relative to the support member 201. The X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are orthogonal.

[0162] like Figure 1C and Figure 1D In the illustrated embodiment, the driving device 300 includes a force-applying member 310 and a driving member 320. The force-applying member 310 includes a force-receiving part 311 and a force-applying part 312. The force-applying part 312 is disposed within the housing 100. The force-receiving part 311 is connected to the force-applying part 312 and can rotate relative to the housing 100. Furthermore, in the case of... Figure 1D In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 100 has a rear opening 120, and the force-receiving part 311 and the force-applying part 312 are connected through the rear opening 120 and pass through the housing 100, with at least a portion of the force-receiving part 311 protruding from the housing 100. However, in different embodiments, the force-receiving part 311 is entirely disposed within the housing 100, or at least does not protrude from the housing 100, allowing the user to apply force to the force-receiving part 311 using tools such as screwdrivers to rotate it.

[0163] like Figure 1C and Figure 1D In the illustrated embodiment, the lock body 400 is disposed on one side of the drive device 300. When the lock body 400 is locked, it restricts the movement of the drive device 300. More specifically, the force-applying part 312 is a cylinder with multiple protrusions 314 on its periphery. The lock body 400 includes a locking member 410 movable along the Z-axis. When the lock body 400 is locked, one end of the locking member 410 extends between the multiple protrusions 314 to restrict the rotation of the force-applying part 310. The locking member 410 includes a protrusion 411. However, in different embodiments, the force-applying part 312 is not limited to a cylinder with multiple protrusions 314 on its periphery; it only needs to be able to limit the locking member 410 through complementary shapes or friction. For example, the force-applying part 312 may have multiple holes on its periphery for the protrusion 411 to be inserted. In other words, when the lock body 400 is locked, one end of the engaging member 410 engages with the force-applying member 310 to restrict the rotation of the force-applying member 310. In this embodiment, the lock body 400 is a key lock used in conjunction with a key (not shown), for example, but not limited to, communicating with the outside of the housing 100 through the side opening 130 for inserting and operating the key.

[0164] like Figure 1C and Figure 1D In the illustrated embodiment, the driving member 320 is disposed within the housing 100 and rotates in conjunction with the force-applying part 312 to selectively move its position on one side of the rear end portion 220, thereby changing the distance between the front end portion 210 and the support member 201. In this embodiment, the force-applying part 312 has a limiting part 313, and one end 321 of the driving member 320 engages with the limiting part 313 in a manner that allows it to move along the Y-axis, causing the driving member 320 and the force-applying part 310 to rotate in conjunction. More specifically, the limiting part 313 is a polygonal hole, and one end 321 of the driving member 320 is a polygonal cylinder with an external contour that matches it. Therefore, when one end 321 of the driving member 320 is inserted into the limiting part 313, an engagement effect is generated in the direction parallel to the XZ plane, allowing the driving member 320 and the force-applying part 310 to rotate in conjunction along a plane parallel to the XZ plane. However, there is no engagement effect between the end 321 and the limiting part 313 in the Y-axis direction, so they can move relative to each other along the Y-axis direction. However, in different embodiments, the objects that the driving member 320 and the limiting member 313 match can be of other designs and can be multiple.

[0165] Furthermore, such as Figure 1D and Figure 1E In the illustrated embodiment, the drive device 300 further includes a displacement limiting member 330 fixed within the housing 100. The displacement limiting member 330 has an accommodating space 140 extending along the Y-axis, and a sidewall thread 144 is provided on the sidewall of the accommodating space 140. A drive member 320 is disposed within the accommodating space 140, and the drive member 320 is a cylinder with a drive member thread 324 on its side that matches the sidewall thread 144. Through the abutting action between the sidewall thread 144 and the drive member thread 324, when the force-applying member 310 rotates along a plane parallel to the XZ plane, the drive member 320 rotates in conjunction, causing the drive member 320 to move along the Y-axis to extend to different depths to the side of the rear end portion 220, thereby changing the distance between the front end portion 210 and the support member 201. In this embodiment, the end 322 of the driving member 320 facing the rear end 220 has a bevel, which facilitates the movement of the end 322 along the Y-axis to extend to different depths to the side of the rear end 220 and abut against it. However, in different embodiments, the accommodating space 140 can be directly disposed in the housing 100, that is, the sidewall thread 144 is directly provided inside the housing 100, omitting the use of the displacement limiting member 330. On the other hand, the limiting device 800 further includes an elastic member 500, such as a rubber ring, for providing elastic force to bring the rear ends 220 closer together.

[0166] The following further explains the operation of the novel limiting device 800.

[0167] like Figure 1EIn the illustrated embodiment, when the lock body 400 is locked, one end of the engaging member 410 extends between the plurality of protrusions 314 to restrict the rotation of the force-applying member 310. Since the driving member 320 and the force-applying member 310 rotate in tandem, the rotation of the driving member 320 relative to the housing 100 is also restricted, thus preventing it from moving along the Y-axis to change its position relative to the rear end portion 220. In other words, the driving member 320 is fixedly abutted against the rear end portion 220 at this time, fixing the distance between the front end portion 210 and the support member 201.

[0168] like Figure 1F In the illustrated embodiment, when the lock body 400 is unlocked, for example, using a key, one end of the engaging member 410 disengages from between the plurality of protrusions 314, releasing the restriction on the rotation of the force-applying member 310, and consequently releasing the restriction on the rotation of the driving member 320 relative to the housing 100. At this time, as... Figure 1G In the illustrated embodiment, the user can rotate the force-applying member 310 along the first rotation direction by applying force to the force-receiving part 311, thereby driving the drive member 320 to rotate. Through the abutment between the sidewall thread 144 and the drive member thread 324, the drive member 320 moves along the Y-axis away from the front end portion 210, increasing the distance between the front end portion 210 and the support member 201. This allows a portion of the electronic device 700 to be placed between the front end portion 210 and the support member 201. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the side edge of the notebook computer host, which is the electronic device 700, is placed between the front end portion 210 and the support member 201, with the upper surface 710 of the keyboard side facing the front end portion 210, and a portion of the lower surface 720 and the end face 730 supported by the support member 201.

[0169] Then, as Figure 1H In the illustrated embodiment, the user can rotate the force-applying member 310 in a direction opposite to the first rotation direction by applying force to the force-receiving part 311, thereby rotating the driving member 320 and moving the driving member 320 along the Y-axis direction to approach the front end portion 210. This reduces the distance between the front end portion 210 and the support member 201 to a point where a portion of the electronic device 700 can be confined between the front end portion 210 and the support member 201. Then, as... Figure 1I In the illustrated embodiment, the user can, for example, use a key to lock the lock body 400, that is, one end of the engaging member 410 extends between the plurality of protrusions 314 to restrict the rotation of the force-applying member 310, thereby fixing the distance between the front end 210 and the support member 201, thus achieving the effect of securing the electronic device 700. Preferably, the contour of the support surface 230 matches a portion of the lower surface 720 and the contour of the end face 730 to obtain better support and securing effect. In embodiments where the lower surface 720 or the end face 730 includes a groove 740, the support surface 230 includes a protrusion 240 that can engage with the groove 740 to enhance the securing effect.

[0170] In different embodiments, the lock body 400' can be a lock body other than a key lock. For example... Figures 2A to 2E In the illustrated embodiment, the lock body 400' is a combination lock. Furthermore, as... Figures 2C to 2E In the illustrated embodiment, the lock body 400' is a combination lock, including a shaft 420 movable along the Y-axis, the shaft 420 having a shaft end 421. The engaging member includes a limiting member 430 movable along the Z-axis, the limiting member 430 including a protrusion, such as... Figure 2E In the illustrated embodiment, one side 432 of the limiting member 430 abuts against the end 421 of the shaft. When the lock body 400' is locked, the other side 431 can engage with the force-applying member 310' to restrict the rotation of the force-applying member 310'. In other words, in this embodiment, the shaft 420 of the lock body 400' extends along the Y-axis direction, and the limiting member 430 achieves the effect of moving along the Z-axis direction to engage with the force-applying member 310'. However, in different embodiments, such as where the shaft 420 of the lock body 400' extends along the Z-axis direction, one end of the shaft can directly engage with the force-applying member, thus eliminating the need for the limiting member 430.

[0171] In different embodiments, the drive device 300 may vary depending on the requirements. For example... Figures 3A to 3D In the illustrated embodiment, the limiting device 801 includes a support member 1201, a locking member 1202, and also includes a driving device 1300. For example... Figure 3C and Figure 3D In the illustrated embodiment, the drive device 1300 includes a force-applying member 1310, a drive member 1320, and a displacement-limiting member 1330. More specifically, the force-applying member 1310 is a cylinder at least partially closed at one end, including a force-receiving portion 1311 and a force-applying portion 1312 (see [link to documentation]). Figure 3E The force-applying part 1312 is a recess located inside the partially closed end 1310a. One end 1321 of the driving member 1320 is a polygonal block with an external contour that matches it. Therefore, when one end 1321 of the driving member 1320 is inserted into the force-applying part 1312, a locking effect is generated in the XZ plane direction, allowing the driving member 1320 and the force-applying member 1310 to rotate together. Furthermore, since there is no locking effect between end 1321 and the force-applying part 1312 in the Y-axis direction, they can move relative to each other along the Y-axis direction.

[0172] On the other hand, such as Figure 3F and Figure 3G In the illustrated embodiment, the displacement limiting member 1330 is disposed within the force-applying member 1310, and both can rotate coaxially along the Y-axis direction, but their relative positions along the Y-axis direction remain unchanged. The displacement limiting member 1330 has an accommodating space 1140 extending along the Y-axis (see [reference]). Figure 3CThe accommodating space 1140 has a sidewall thread 1144. A driving member 1320 is disposed within the accommodating space 1140 and is a cylinder with a driving member thread 1324 on its side that matches the sidewall thread 1144. Through the abutment action between the sidewall thread 1144 and the driving member thread 1324, when the force-applying member 1310 rotates along a plane parallel to the XZ plane, the driving member 1320 rotates in conjunction, causing it to move along the Y-axis to extend to different depths to the side of the rear end 1220, thus changing the distance between the front end 1210 and the support member 1201. The end 1322 of the driving member 1320 facing the rear end 1220 has a bevel, which facilitates the movement of the end 1322 along the Y-axis to extend to different depths to the side of the rear end 1220 and abut against the rear end 1220.

[0173] More specifically, such as Figure 3F In the illustrated embodiment, the user can rotate the force-applying member 1310 in the second rotation direction by applying force to the force-receiving part 1311, thereby driving the drive member 1320 to rotate. Through the abutment action between the sidewall thread 1144 and the drive member thread 1324, the drive member 1320 moves along the Y-axis away from the front end portion 1210, increasing the distance between the front end portion 1210 and the support member 1201. This allows a portion of the electronic device 700 to be placed between the front end portion 1210 and the support member 1201. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the side edge of the notebook computer host, which is the electronic device 700, is placed between the front end portion 1210 and the support member 1201, with the upper surface 710 of the keyboard side facing the front end portion 1210, and a portion of the lower surface 720 and the end face 730 supported by the support member 1201.

[0174] Then, as Figure 3G In the illustrated embodiment, the user can rotate the force-applying member 1310 in the opposite direction to the second rotation direction by applying force to the force-receiving part 1311, thereby rotating the driving member 1320. This causes the driving member 1320 to move along the Y-axis direction to approach the front end 1210, reducing the distance between the front end 1210 and the support member 1201 to a point where a portion of the electronic device 700 can be confined between the front end 1210 and the support member 1201. The user can then, for example, pass the hook 1400a of the lock body 1400 through the hole 1310b of the partially closed end 1310a, placing it outside the position of the end 1321 in the force-applying part 1312, and then lock the lock body 1400, thus locking the limiting device 801. At this time, because the movement of the driving member 1320 along the Y-axis direction is restricted by the hook 1400a, the distance between the front end 1210 and the support member 1201 is fixed, thus achieving the effect of securing the electronic device 700. When the limiting device 801 is in the locked state, the relative position of the lock body 1400 and the limiting device 801 is, for example... Figure 3H As shown.

[0175] like Figures 4A to 4D In the illustrated embodiment, the limiting device 802 includes a support member 2201 and a locking member 2202, and also includes a housing 2100, a drive device 2300, a lock body 2400, and an assembly 2500. Figures 4E to 4F In the illustrated embodiment, the drive device 2300 is disposed within the lock body 2400, which is disposed within the housing 2100. The assembly 2500 is detachably disposed within the housing 2100 and adjacent to the lock body 2400. A support member 2201 and a locking member 2202 are assembled within the assembly 2500, such that the locking member 2202 is rotatable relative to the assembly 2500, allowing the front end 2210 and the rear end 2220 to approach or move away from the support member 2201, respectively. Viewed from different angles, the drive device 2300 may appear as the shaft of the lock body 2400.

[0176] Specifically, such as Figure 4F In the illustrated embodiment, when the lock body 2400 is unlocked, i.e., when the limiting device 802 is in the unlocked state, the drive device 2300 moves along the Y-axis away from the front end portion 2210, increasing the distance between the front end portion 2210 and the support member 2201, thereby allowing a portion of the electronic device 700 to be placed between the front end portion 2210 and the support member 2201. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the side edge of the notebook computer host, which serves as the electronic device 700, is placed between the front end portion 2210 and the support member 2201, with the upper surface 710 of the keyboard side facing the front end portion 2210, and a portion of the lower surface 720 and the end face 730 supported by the support member 2201.

[0177] Then, as Figure 4GIn the illustrated embodiment, the user can apply force to the drive device 2300 along the Y-axis to move it closer to the front end 2210, reducing the distance between the front end 2210 and the support member 2201 to a point where a portion of the electronic device 700 can be confined between the front end 2210 and the support member 2201. The end 2322 of the drive device 2300 facing the rear end 2220 has a bevel, which facilitates movement of the end 2322 along the Y-axis to extend to different depths to the side of the rear end 2220 and abut against it. When the lock body 2400 is locked, i.e., when the limiting device 802 is locked, the movement of the drive device 2300 along the Y-axis is restricted. At this time, since the end 2322 abuts against the rear end 2220, the distance between the front end 2210 and the support member 2201 is fixed, thus achieving the effect of securing the electronic device 700. On the other hand, since the rear end 2220 is far from the support member 2201, that is, it is open relative to the support member 2201, the assembly 2500 can thus engage with the housing 2100. In other words, when the lock body 2400 is locked, the assembly 2500 engages with the housing 2100, and when the lock body 2400 is unlocked, the assembly 2500 can be separated from the housing 2100. Since the assembly 2500 is detachably disposed in the housing 2100, it is practically possible to replace the assembly 2500 and the included support member 2201 and engaging member 2202 as needed, to more effectively adapt to the electronic device to be fixed. For example, the support member 2201 with a support surface 2230 with a larger curvature can be replaced to better support the electronic device 700 with an end face 730 with a larger curvature.

[0178] like Figures 5A to 5D In the illustrated embodiment, the limiting device 803 includes a support member 3201 and a locking member 3202. Furthermore, as... Figure 5C and Figure 5D In the illustrated embodiment, the support member 3201 has a support surface 3230 on one side, the support surface 3230 including a protrusion 3240, and a support member hole 3201b on the other side. The engaging member 3202 has a flange 3202a on its top and an engaging member hole 3202b on one side. The engaging member 3202 is movable along the X-axis to engage with the support member 3201, such that the projections of the support member hole 3201b and the engaging member hole 3202b on the XZ plane at least partially overlap. In other words, the engaging member 3202 is laterally movable relative to and engages with the support member 3201, such that the support member hole 3201b and the engaging member hole 3202b at least partially communicate with each other.

[0179] like Figure 5E and Figure 5FIn the illustrated embodiment, the user can place a portion of the electronic device 700 on the support 3201. More specifically, in this embodiment, the side edge of the notebook computer main unit, which is the electronic device 700, is placed on the support 3201, so that a portion of the lower surface 720 on the keyboard side is supported by the support 3201. Then, as... Figure 5G In the illustrated embodiment, the user can move the engaging member 3202 along the X-axis to engage with the support member 3201, and the projections of the support member hole 3201b and the engaging member hole 3202b on the XZ plane at least partially overlap. This reduces the distance between the flange 3202a and the support member 3201 to a point where a portion of the electronic device 700 can be confined between the flange 3202a and the support member 3201. The user can then, for example, pass the hook 3410 of the lock body 3400 through the support member hole 3201b and the engaging member hole 3202b, and then lock the lock body 3400, thus locking the limiting device 803. At this time, since the movement of the engaging member 3202 relative to the support member 3201 is restricted by the hook 3410, and the distance between the flange 3202a and the support member 3201 is fixed, the electronic device 700 can be secured. When the limiting device 803 is in the locked state, the relative position of the lock body 3400 and the limiting device 803 is as follows: Figure 5I As shown.

[0180] In different embodiments, the engaging member is not limited to moving along the X-axis to engage with the support member. For example... Figures 6A to 6D In the illustrated embodiment, the limiting device 804 includes a support member 4201 and a locking member 4202. Furthermore, as... Figure 6C and Figure 6D In the illustrated embodiment, the support member 4201 has a support surface 4230 on one side, the support surface 4230 including a protrusion 4240, and a support member hole 4201b on the other side. The engaging member 4202 has a flange 4202a on its top and an engaging member hole 4202b on one side. The engaging member 4202 is movable along the Z-axis to engage with the support member 4201, such that the projections of the support member hole 4201b and the engaging member hole 4202b on the XZ plane at least partially overlap. In other words, the engaging member 4202 is movable perpendicularly to and engages with the support member 4201, such that the support member hole 4201b and the engaging member hole 4202b at least partially communicate with each other.

[0181] like Figure 6EIn the illustrated embodiment, the user can place the side edge of the main unit of the notebook computer, which is the electronic device 700, on the support 4201 and move the engaging member 4202 along the Z-axis to engage with the support 4201, such that the projections of the support hole 4201b and the engaging member hole 4202b on the XZ plane at least partially overlap. This reduces the distance between the flange 4202a and the support 4201 to a point where a portion of the electronic device 700 can be confined between the flange 4202a and the support 4201. The user can then, for example, pass the hook 4410 of the lock body 4400 through the support hole 4201b and the engaging member hole 4202b, and lock the lock body 4400, thus locking the limiting device 804. At this time, since the movement of the engaging member 4202 relative to the support member 4201 is restricted by the hook member 4410, and the distance between the flange 4202a and the support member 4201 is fixed, the electronic device 700 can be fixed. When the limiting device 804 is in the locked state, the relative position of the lock body 4400 and the limiting device 804 is, for example... Figure 6F As shown.

[0182] like Figures 7A to 7D In the illustrated embodiment, the limiting device 805 includes a support member 5201 and a locking member 5202. Further, as... Figure 7C and Figure 7D In the illustrated embodiment, the support member 5201 has a support surface 5230 on one side, the support surface 5230 including a protrusion 5240, and a support member hole 5201b on the other side. The engaging member 5202 has a flange 5202a on its top and an engaging member hole 5202b on one side. The engaging member 5202 is movable along the Y-axis to engage with the support member 5201, such that the projections of the support member hole 5201b and the engaging member hole 5202b on the XZ plane at least partially overlap. In other words, the engaging member 5202 is movable back and forth relative to the support member 5201 and engages with it, such that the support member hole 5201b and the engaging member hole 5202b at least partially communicate with each other.

[0183] like Figure 7EIn the illustrated embodiment, the user can place the side edge of the main unit of the notebook computer, which is the electronic device 700, on the support 5201 and move the engaging member 5202 along the Y-axis to engage with the support 5201, such that the projections of the support hole 5201b and the engaging member hole 5202b on the XZ plane at least partially overlap. This reduces the distance of the flange 5202a relative to the support 5201 to a point where a portion of the electronic device 700 can be confined between the flange 5202a and the support 5201. The user can then, for example, pass the hook 5410 of the lock body 5400 through the support hole 5201b and the engaging member hole 5202b, and lock the lock body 5400, thus locking the limiting device 805. At this time, since the movement of the engaging member 5202 relative to the support member 5201 is restricted by the hook member 5410, and the distance between the flange 5202a and the support member 5201 is fixed, the electronic device 700 can be fixed. When the limiting device 805 is in the locked state, the relative position of the lock body 5400 and the limiting device 805 is, for example... Figure 7F As shown.

[0184] While the foregoing description and accompanying drawings have disclosed preferred embodiments of the present invention, it must be understood that various additions, numerous modifications, and substitutions may be used in the preferred embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the principles of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be used with many modifications in form, structure, arrangement, proportion, materials, elements, and components. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed herein should be considered illustrative of the present invention and not as limiting of it. The scope of the present invention should be defined by the scope claimed in the patent application documents and encompasses its legal equivalents, and is not limited to the foregoing description.

Claims

1. A limiting device for use with an electronic device, characterized in that, Include: A support member having a support surface, the support surface including a protrusion; A locking component that can be movably locked into the support component; When the limiting device is in the locked state, the relative positions of the support member and the locking member are fixed to confine the electronic device therein.

2. The limiting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a housing, a drive mechanism, and a lock body, wherein: The housing has a front opening at one end, wherein: The support is fixed outside the front opening; The engaging member is disposed within the housing and is rotatable relative to the housing. It includes a front end and a rear end, with the front end at least partially extending out of the front opening and the rear end extending in the opposite direction to the front end. The driving device includes: a force-applying member, which includes a force-receiving part and a force-applying part. The force-applying part is disposed inside the housing. The force-receiving part is connected to the force-applying part and can rotate relative to the housing. A driving member, disposed within the housing, rotates in conjunction with the force-applying part to selectively move its position on one side of the rear end portion, thereby changing the distance between the front end portion and the support member. The lock body is located on one side of the drive device. When the lock body is locked, it restricts the movement of the drive device.

3. The limiting device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The support surface extends along an X-axis, wherein the X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis are orthogonal.

4. The limiting device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The engaging member can rotate relative to the housing along a plane parallel to the YZ plane, the force-applying member can rotate along a plane parallel to the XZ plane, and the driving member can selectively move its position along the Y-axis.

5. The limiting device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The force-applying part has a limiting part; One end of the drive component engages with the limiting part in a manner that allows it to move along the Y-axis.

6. The limiting device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The drive device further includes a displacement limiting member fixed inside the housing. The displacement limiting member has an accommodating space extending along the Y-axis direction, and a sidewall thread is provided on the sidewall of the accommodating space. The drive component is disposed in the accommodating space, and the drive component is a cylinder with a drive component thread on the side that matches the thread of the side wall; When the force-applying component rotates, the driving component rotates in conjunction, and through the interaction between the side wall thread and the driving component thread, the driving component moves along the Y-axis.

7. The limiting device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The housing has an accommodating space extending along the Y-axis, and a sidewall thread is provided on the sidewall of the accommodating space. The drive component is disposed in the accommodating space, and the drive component is a cylinder with a drive component thread on the side that matches the thread of the side wall; When the force-applying component rotates, the driving component rotates in conjunction, and through the interaction between the side wall thread and the driving component thread, the driving component moves along the Y-axis.

8. The limiting device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The lock body includes a locking member that can move along the Z-axis. When the lock body is locked, one end of the locking member engages with the force-applying member to restrict the rotation of the force-applying member.

9. The limiting device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The lock body is a key lock, and the locking mechanism includes a protrusion.

10. The limiting device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The lock body is a combination lock, which includes a shaft that can move along the Y-axis and has a shaft end; The engaging component includes a protrusion that can move along the Z-axis. One side of the protrusion abuts against the end of the shaft. When the lock body is locked, the other side can engage with the force-applying component to restrict the rotation of the force-applying component.

11. The limiting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Further includes: A driving device, comprising: A force-applying component, which is a cylinder with a partially closed end, includes a force-receiving part and a force-applying part, wherein the force-applying part is a recess disposed inside the partially closed end. One driving component has one end being a polygonal block whose outer contour matches the contour of the force-applying part; as well as A displacement limiting member is disposed within the force-applying member, which can rotate coaxially with the force-applying member along the Y-axis direction, and its relative position along the Y-axis direction remains unchanged.

12. The limiting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Further includes: A shell; A lock body is disposed within the housing; A driving device is disposed in the lock body; and An assembly is detachably disposed within the housing and adjacent to the lock body; The support member and the engaging member are assembled in the assembly, such that the engaging member can rotate relative to the assembly.

13. The limiting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support has a support surface on one side and a support hole on the other side; The engaging member has a flange at the top and an engaging member hole on one side. The engaging member can move laterally relative to the support member and engage with it, such that the support member hole and the engaging member hole are at least partially interconnected.

14. The limiting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support has a support surface on one side and a support hole on the other side; The locking member has a flange at the top and a locking member hole on one side. The locking member can move up and down relative to the support member and engage with it, and the support member hole and the locking member hole are at least partially interconnected.

15. The limiting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support has a support surface on one side and a support hole on the other side; The locking member has a flange at the top and a locking member hole on one side. The locking member can move back and forth relative to the support member and engage with it, such that the support member hole and the locking member hole are at least partially interconnected.

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