A vehicle-mounted terminal with expansion capabilities

Abstract

This utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted terminal with extended functionality, belonging to the field of vehicle-mounted terminal technology. It includes a base, with a U-shaped seat at the upper end of the base, a rotating arm at the upper end of the U-shaped seat, and a rotating shaft connecting the rotating arm and the U-shaped seat. A second U-shaped seat is located at the upper end of the rotating arm, and is rotatably connected to the rotating arm via a rotating shaft. A second rotating arm is located on the side of the second U-shaped seat. This utility model significantly improves the maintenance convenience of the vehicle-mounted terminal by incorporating a cover plate fixing mechanism. Traditional vehicle-mounted terminal covers are typically fixed with bolts, making disassembly and assembly cumbersome and requiring tools to loosen or tighten bolts one by one, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. This design, however, uses a combination of a locking block and a locking slot, along with a spring and a fixing rod, to achieve rapid installation and removal of the cover plate. This design not only reduces maintenance time but also reduces reliance on tools, enabling users and maintenance personnel to perform equipment inspection and maintenance more efficiently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vehicle terminal technology, specifically relating to a vehicle terminal with expansion functions. Background Technology

[0002] The vehicle-mounted terminal is the front-end device of the vehicle monitoring and management system, also known as the vehicle dispatch monitoring terminal (TCU terminal). It integrates multiple functions such as positioning and communication, possessing powerful business dispatching capabilities and data processing power. The main functions of the vehicle-mounted terminal include online monitoring: comprehensive, fully intelligent, and precise monitoring. Through the back-end system, it provides functions such as querying fleet and vehicle location information, regional vehicle search, real-time monitoring and tracking, trajectory query, trajectory playback, alarm information reminders, photo taking, and video monitoring, enabling real-time monitoring of vehicle information for convenient management.

[0003] Traditional in-vehicle terminals are typically installed inside the car using bolts. While this method provides structural stability, it makes disassembly and reassembly cumbersome when inspecting or maintaining the electronic components inside the terminal. It requires using tools to loosen or tighten each bolt individually, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, causing inconvenience for both users and maintenance personnel. Furthermore, traditional in-vehicle terminals often lack effective mounting and expansion capabilities for mobile devices such as smartphones, failing to meet users' needs for mobile devices while driving, such as navigation and music playback. Users often need to purchase additional accessories like phone holders, increasing costs and occupying interior space. Moreover, these additional accessories are often poorly secured and prone to falling off due to vehicle bumps, affecting user experience and driving safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this invention provides a vehicle-mounted terminal with extended functionality, featuring easy opening of the terminal's cover and convenient securing of the mobile phone.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a vehicle-mounted terminal with extended functionality, comprising a base, a U-shaped seat 1 at the upper end of the base, a rotating arm 1 at the upper end of the U-shaped seat 1, the rotating arm 1 and the U-shaped seat 1 being rotatably connected via a rotating shaft 1, a U-shaped seat 2 at the upper end of the rotating arm 1, the U-shaped seat 2 and the rotating arm 1 being rotatably connected via a rotating shaft 2, a rotating arm 2 at the side of the U-shaped seat 2, a U-shaped seat 3 at the other end of the rotating arm 2, a connecting seat at the side of the U-shaped seat 3, and the U-shaped seat 3 and the connecting seat... The components are connected by a rotating shaft. A housing is located on the side of the connector, and a cover plate is located on the side of the housing. The main control circuit board is located inside the housing. A data cable interface is located on one side of the upper end of the main control circuit board. A TF card slot is located near the data cable interface on the upper end of the main control circuit board. An SD card slot is located near the TF card slot on the upper end of the main control circuit board. A wireless charging ring is located at the center of the side of the main control circuit board. A mobile phone fixing mechanism is located on the side of the cover plate. The cover plate and the housing are fixedly connected by the cover plate fixing mechanism.

[0006] Preferably, the cover plate fixing mechanism includes a slot, a fixing hole, a block, a fixing component, and a base. A block is provided at the inner edge of the cover plate body, and fixing holes are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the block. A base is provided at the inner wall edge of the housing, and a slot corresponding to the block is provided on the side of the base. A fixing component is provided inside the side of the slot.

[0007] Preferably, the fixing component includes a spring and a fixing rod, with the spring inside the side of the slot and the fixing rod at the other end of the spring.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing component further includes a sliding groove and a slider, with a slider provided on the side of the fixing rod and a sliding groove corresponding to the slider provided on the side of the housing.

[0009] Preferably, the mobile phone fixing mechanism includes a lower clamp, a side clamp, a T-slot, a central rod, a second spring, and a T-block. The lower clamp is provided at the lower end of the side of the cover plate body, and a T-slot is provided at the side edge of the cover plate body. A central rod is provided inside the T-slot, and a T-block is slidably connected to the surface of the central rod. A side clamp is provided on the side of the T-block, and a second spring is sleeved on the surface of the central rod on the side of the T-block.

[0010] Preferably, the mobile phone fixing mechanism further includes external threads and fastening knobs. One end surface of rotating shaft one, rotating shaft two and rotating shaft three are threaded with fastening knobs, and one end surface of rotating shaft one, rotating shaft two and rotating shaft three are provided with external threads corresponding to the fastening knobs.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. This utility model significantly improves the maintenance convenience of vehicle-mounted terminals by setting up a cover plate fixing mechanism. Traditional vehicle-mounted terminal covers are usually fixed with bolts, which is cumbersome to install and remove. Tools are needed to loosen or tighten the bolts one by one, which is time-consuming and laborious. This design, however, uses the slot cooperation between the card block and the card seat, combined with the elastic fixing mechanism of the spring and the fixing rod, to achieve quick installation and removal of the cover plate. This design not only reduces maintenance time, but also reduces the dependence on tools, enabling users and maintenance personnel to perform equipment inspection and maintenance more efficiently.

[0013] 2. This utility model greatly enhances the practicality and user experience of the vehicle terminal by setting up a mobile phone fixing mechanism. Traditional vehicle terminals lack effective fixing functions for mobile devices such as mobile phones. When users use their mobile phones while driving, they often need to purchase additional accessories such as mobile phone holders, which not only increases the cost of use but also occupies space in the vehicle. This design achieves stable fixing of mobile phones of different sizes by combining the lower clamp and the side clamp, combined with the sliding connection mechanism of T-slot, center rod, spring and T-block. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention from another angle;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the internal electronic components of the vehicle-mounted terminal of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the cover plate fixing mechanism of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the fixing component of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the mobile phone fixing mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the position of the fastening knob of this utility model;

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. U-shaped seat one; 3. Rotating shaft one; 4. Rotating arm one; 5. Rotating shaft two; 6. U-shaped seat two; 7. Rotating arm two; 8. Mobile phone fixing mechanism; 81. Lower clamp; 82. Side clamp; 83. T-slot; 84. Center rod; 85. Spring two; 86. T-block; 87. External thread; 88. Fastening knob; 9. Cover plate fixing mechanism; 91. Slot; 92. Fixing hole; 93. Slot; 94. Fixing component; 941. Spring one; 942. Slide groove; 943. Slider; 944. Fixing rod; 95. Slot; 10. Housing; 11. TF card slot; 12. Data cable interface; 13. SD card slot; 14. Cover plate body; 15. Wireless charging ring; 16. Connecting seat; 17. Rotating shaft three; 18. U-shaped seat three; 19. Main control circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides the following technical solution: A vehicle-mounted terminal with extended functionality includes a base 1, a U-shaped seat 2 at the upper end of the base 1, a rotating arm 4 at the upper end of the U-shaped seat 2, the rotating arm 4 and the U-shaped seat 2 being rotatably connected by a rotating shaft 3, a U-shaped seat 6 at the upper end of the rotating arm 4, the U-shaped seat 6 and the rotating arm 4 being rotatably connected by a rotating shaft 5, a rotating arm 7 at the side of the U-shaped seat 6, a U-shaped seat 3 18 at the other end of the rotating arm 7, a connecting seat 16 at the side of the U-shaped seat 3 18, and the U-shaped seat 3 18 and the connecting seat 16 being rotatably connected by a rotating shaft 3 17. Next, a housing 10 is provided on the side of the connector 16, and a cover plate body 14 is provided on the side of the housing 10. A main control circuit board 19 is provided inside the housing 10. A data cable interface 12 is provided on one side of the upper end of the main control circuit board 19. A TF card slot 11 is provided on the upper end of the main control circuit board 19 near the data cable interface 12. An SD card slot 13 is provided on the upper end of the main control circuit board 19 near the TF card slot 11. A wireless charging ring 15 is provided at the center of the side of the main control circuit board 19. A mobile phone fixing mechanism 8 is provided on the side of the cover plate body 14. The cover plate body 14 and the housing 10 are fixedly connected by the cover plate fixing mechanism 9.

[0025] Specifically, the cover plate fixing mechanism 9 includes a slot 91, a fixing hole 92, a locking block 93, a fixing component 94, and a mounting base 95. A locking block 93 is provided at the inner edge of the cover plate body 14, and fixing holes 92 are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the locking block 93. A mounting base 95 is provided at the inner edge of the housing 10, and a slot 91 corresponding to the locking block 93 is provided on the side of the mounting base 95. A fixing component 94 is provided inside the side of the slot 91.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the cover plate body 14 can be quickly installed and removed through the slot 91 of the card block 93 and the card seat 95. The spring 941 and the fixing rod 944 of the fixing component 94 can ensure the stable fixing of the cover plate body 14, while facilitating quick disassembly, which greatly improves the maintenance efficiency of the vehicle terminal.

[0027] Specifically, the fixing component 94 includes a spring 941 and a fixing rod 944. The spring 941 is disposed inside the side of the slot 91, and the fixing rod 944 is disposed at the other end of the spring 941.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic effect of spring 941 allows the fixing rod 944 to be firmly inserted into the fixing hole 92 of the card block 93, ensuring the stable installation of the cover plate body 14, while facilitating quick disassembly and further improving the maintenance efficiency of the equipment.

[0029] Specifically, the fixing component 94 also includes a groove 942 and a slider 943. The slider 943 is provided on the side of the fixing rod 944, and the groove 942 corresponding to the slider 943 is provided on the side of the housing 10.

[0030] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the slider 943 and the groove 942 allows the fixing rod 944 to be smoothly removed from the fixing hole 92, so as to disassemble the cover plate body 14. This design not only improves the flexibility of the equipment, but also makes the equipment easier to maintain, further enhancing the applicability of the equipment.

[0031] In this embodiment, the locking block 93 of the cover plate body 14 is first aligned with the locking groove 91 of the locking seat 95 of the housing 10. The cover plate body 14 is then gently pressed down. The elastic action of the spring 941 causes the fixing rod 944 to automatically insert into the fixing hole 92 of the locking block 93, thus completing the installation of the cover plate body 14. When it is necessary to disassemble the cover plate body 14, the slider 943 is pulled outward through the sliding groove 942 to disengage the fixing rod 944 from the fixing hole 92. Then, the cover plate body 14 can be gently lifted to complete the disassembly. This design not only improves the installation and disassembly efficiency of the cover plate body 14, but also greatly reduces the maintenance difficulty of the equipment, making the maintenance of the equipment more convenient and efficient.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the mobile phone fixing mechanism 8 includes a lower clamp 81, a side clamp 82, a T-slot 83, a central rod 84, a second spring 85, and a T-block 86. The lower clamp 81 is provided at the lower end of the side of the cover plate body 14. A T-slot 83 is formed at the side edge of the cover plate body 14. A central rod 84 is provided inside the T-slot 83. A T-block 86 is slidably connected to the surface of the central rod 84. A side clamp 82 is provided on the side of the T-block 86. A second spring 85 is sleeved on the surface of the central rod 84 on the side of the T-block 86.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the mobile phone can be fixed by the lower clamp 81 and the side clamp 82. The sliding of the T-block 86 on the central rod 84 and the elastic action of the spring 85 can easily fix the mobile phone, ensuring that the mobile phone is stably fixed on the vehicle terminal, making it convenient for users to use the mobile phone for navigation, music playback and other operations while driving.

[0035] Specifically, the mobile phone fixing mechanism 8 also includes external threads 87 and fastening knobs 88. One end surface of rotating shaft 3, rotating shaft 5, and rotating shaft 17 are all threadedly connected to fastening knobs 88, and one end surface of rotating shaft 3, rotating shaft 5, and rotating shaft 17 is provided with external threads 87 corresponding to the fastening knobs 88.

[0036] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of fastening knob 88 and external thread 87 allows the positions of rotating arm 1 4, rotating arm 2 7 and U-shaped seat 3 18 to be adjusted and fixed, thereby adapting to the usage requirements of different angles and improving the flexibility and applicability of the equipment.

[0037] In this embodiment, the user can place the mobile phone between the lower clamp 81 and the side clamp 82 as needed. Through the elastic action of the second spring 85, the T-block 86 will automatically clamp the mobile phone, ensuring that the mobile phone is stably fixed on the vehicle terminal. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the vehicle terminal, loosen the fastening knob 88, adjust the position of the first rotating arm 4, the second rotating arm 7 and the third U-shaped seat 18, and then tighten the fastening knob 88 to fix the required angle. This design not only improves the stability of the mobile phone fixation, but also enhances the flexibility and applicability of the vehicle terminal, improving the user experience.

[0038] The structure and operating principle of the TF card slot 11, data cable interface 12, SD card slot 13, wireless charging ring and main control circuit board 19 in this utility model have been disclosed in a vehicle terminal for expanding functions disclosed in Chinese patent application number 202420318829.5.

[0039] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When using this utility model, first align the locking block 93 of the cover plate body 14 with the locking groove 91 of the locking seat 95 of the housing 10, and gently press down on the cover plate body 14. The elastic action of the spring 941 causes the fixing rod 944 to automatically insert into the fixing hole 92 of the locking block 93, completing the installation of the cover plate body 14. When it is necessary to disassemble the cover plate body 14, pull the slider 943 outward through the sliding groove 942 to disengage the fixing rod 944 from the fixing hole 92. Then, gently lift the cover plate body 14 to complete the disassembly. This design not only improves the efficiency of installing and disassembling the cover plate body 14, but also greatly reduces... This design reduces the difficulty of equipment maintenance, making it more convenient and efficient. Users can place their mobile phones between the lower clamp 81 and the side clamp 82 as needed. Through the elastic action of the second spring 85, the T-block 86 will automatically clamp the mobile phone, ensuring that the mobile phone is stably fixed on the vehicle terminal. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the vehicle terminal, loosen the fastening knob 88, adjust the position of the rotating arm 4, the rotating arm 7 and the U-shaped seat 18, and then tighten the fastening knob 88 to fix the required angle. This design not only improves the stability of mobile phone fixation but also enhances the flexibility and applicability of the vehicle terminal, improving the user experience.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted terminal with extended functionality, comprising a base (1), wherein a U-shaped seat (2) is provided at the upper end of the base (1), a rotating arm (4) is provided at the upper end of the U-shaped seat (2), the rotating arm (4) and the U-shaped seat (2) are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft (3), a U-shaped seat (6) is provided at the upper end of the rotating arm (4), the U-shaped seat (6) and the rotating arm (4) are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft (5), a rotating arm (7) is provided on the side of the U-shaped seat (6), a U-shaped seat (18) is provided at the other end of the rotating arm (7), a connecting seat (16) is provided on the side of the U-shaped seat (18), and the U-shaped seat (18) and the connecting seat (16) are connected by a connecting shaft (16). The connecting seats (16) are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft (17). A housing (10) is provided on the side of the connecting seat (16), and a cover plate body (14) is provided on the side of the housing (10). A main control circuit board (19) is provided inside the housing (10). A data cable interface (12) is provided on one side of the upper end of the main control circuit board (19). A TF card slot (11) is provided on the upper end of the main control circuit board (19) near the data cable interface (12). An SD card slot (13) is provided on the upper end of the main control circuit board (19) near the TF card slot (11). A wireless charging ring (15) is provided at the center of the side of the main control circuit board (19). The feature is that: A mobile phone fixing mechanism (8) is provided on the side of the cover body (14), and the cover body (14) and the housing (10) are fixedly connected by the cover fixing mechanism (9).

2. The vehicle terminal with expansion function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate fixing mechanism (9) includes a slot (91), a fixing hole (92), a block (93), a fixing component (94), and a base (95). A block (93) is provided at the inner edge of the cover plate body (14). Fixing holes (92) are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the block (93). A base (95) is provided at the inner edge of the shell (10). A slot (91) corresponding to the block (93) is provided on the side of the base (95). A fixing component (94) is provided inside the side of the slot (91).

3. The vehicle terminal with expansion function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing component (94) includes a spring (941) and a fixing rod (944). The spring (941) is provided inside the side of the slot (91), and the fixing rod (944) is provided at the other end of the spring (941).

4. The vehicle terminal with expansion function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing component (94) also includes a groove (942) and a slider (943). The slider (943) is provided on the side of the fixing rod (944), and the groove (942) corresponding to the slider (943) is opened on the side of the housing (10).

5. The vehicle terminal with expansion function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile phone fixing mechanism (8) includes a lower clamp (81), a side clamp (82), a T-slot (83), a central rod (84), a second spring (85), and a T-block (86). The lower clamp (81) is provided at the lower end of the side of the cover plate body (14). A T-slot (83) is provided at the edge of the side of the cover plate body (14). A central rod (84) is provided inside the T-slot (83). A T-block (86) is slidably connected to the surface of the central rod (84). A side clamp (82) is provided on the side of the T-block (86). A second spring (85) is sleeved on the surface of the central rod (84) on the side of the T-block (86).

6. The vehicle terminal with expansion function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile phone fixing mechanism (8) also includes an external thread (87) and a fastening knob (88). One end surface of the rotating shaft one (3), rotating shaft two (5) and rotating shaft three (17) are threaded with a fastening knob (88), and one end surface of the rotating shaft one (3), rotating shaft two (5) and rotating shaft three (17) are provided with an external thread (87) corresponding to the fastening knob (88).

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