Electronic product storage box with self-locking mechanism

Abstract

This utility model describes an electronic product storage box with a self-locking mechanism, comprising: an electronic product storage shell, a storage box, and a self-locking mechanism. The electronic product storage shell forms a cavity for accommodating the storage box. When the storage box is placed in the cavity, the self-locking mechanism locks the electronic product storage box and the storage box together. When the self-locking mechanism is unlocked, the storage box can extend out of the cavity. In this utility model, the self-locking mechanism enables the storage box to be pushed in, locked, unlocked, and removed, making operation simple and convenient, and ensuring reliable locking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent electronic product technology, and in particular to an electronic product storage box with a self-locking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, people are increasingly reliant on smart electronic products, such as smartphones, wireless earphones, smart bracelets, and smart rings. This reliance means people are constantly carrying these devices, but personal items like medicine, keys, or earrings are easily forgotten or lost. Furthermore, increased privacy awareness, especially regarding items like medicine, means people don't want others to see them when they're out and about.

[0003] When existing storage boxes are installed on other devices, they are usually manually pushed or pulled when taken out or pushed in. However, this method requires a structure that is easy to push and pull, which affects the appearance and is not convenient enough. It also lacks a locking effect, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned above, this utility model provides an electronic product storage box with a self-locking mechanism.

[0005] The solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an electronic product storage box with a self-locking mechanism, comprising: an electronic product storage shell, a storage box, and a self-locking mechanism. The electronic product storage shell forms a cavity for accommodating the storage box. When the storage box is placed in the cavity, the self-locking mechanism locks the electronic product storage box and the storage box. When the self-locking mechanism is unlocked, the storage box can extend out of the cavity of the electronic product storage box.

[0006] Preferably, the self-locking mechanism includes a self-locking buckle and a locking structure that can be interlocked or unlocked. The locking structure is set on the storage box. One end of the self-locking buckle is fixedly installed on the electronic product storage shell to form a fixed end, and the other end forms a free end. The locking structure has a hook protrusion. The free end and the hook protrusion can be interlocked or disengaged. The self-locking buckle is connected to an energy storage spring. When the self-locking buckle and the locking structure are in the locked box state, the energy storage spring is compressed by the locking structure.

[0007] Preferably, the self-locking mechanism includes a magnetic element and a circuit board equipped with a Hall switch. The magnetic element is disposed on the electronic product storage housing or storage box. The Hall switch on the circuit board senses the approach or departure of the magnetic element and outputs a low level or a high level to determine whether the storage box is inserted into the cavity or removed from the cavity.

[0008] Preferably, the outer surface of the electronic product storage housing or / and storage box is provided with a display screen, which is electrically connected to the circuit board and displays whether the storage box and the electronic product storage housing are in a locked state or an unlocked state.

[0009] Preferably, the magnetic element is disposed on the storage box, the circuit board equipped with the Hall switch is disposed on the electronic product storage housing, and the storage box is also provided with a plastic cover for hiding the magnetic element. When the storage box is stored in the cavity, the plastic cover is placed between the magnetic element and the circuit board.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the storage box can be locked after being pushed into the cavity, preventing it from falling out. To remove the storage box, simply press it once, and the self-locking latch will easily pop it out. The storage box contains a magnetic component. When the storage box is pushed in or removed, a Hall switch on the circuit board senses the proximity or distance of the magnetic component, outputting a low or high level. This low or high level can be used to determine whether the storage box is in the pushed-in or removed state, and this status is displayed on the screen, allowing users to more intuitively determine whether the storage box is securely locked inside the electronic product's storage housing. The structure of the Hall switch and magnetic component does not affect the overall structure of the product, nor does it hinder the normal pushing in or removing of the storage box, improving the convenience and stability of the storage box. At the same time, the structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0011] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the electronic product storage box involved in this utility model example;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic product storage box involved in this utility model example;

[0014] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of the electronic product storage box involved in this utility model example;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box in the example of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the storage box in the example of this utility model, viewed from below.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lower shell structure;

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lower shell (with a storage box inside).

[0019] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Sectional view of section AA.

[0020] In the diagram: 1… Electronic product storage box; 11… Electronic product storage shell; 111… Upper shell; 112… Lower shell; 1121… Positioning groove; 113… Chamber; 12… Self-locking buckle; 121… Energy storage spring; 13… Storage box; 131… Storage box base; 132… Partition; 133… Cover plate; 1311… Locking structure; 14… Circuit board; 151… Hall switch; 152… Magnetic component; 153… Plastic cover; 2… External terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0022] It should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" used herein to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0023] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model relates to an electronic product storage box 1 with a self-locking mechanism, comprising an electronic product storage shell 11, a storage box 13, and a self-locking mechanism. The electronic product storage shell 11 forms a cavity 113 for accommodating the storage box 13. When the storage box 13 is pushed into the cavity 113, the storage box 13 is locked in the cavity 113. When the storage box 13 is pressed again, the storage box 13 pops out of the cavity 113.

[0025] It should be noted that in this utility model, manual pushing refers to manually pressing and pushing the storage box 13 into the cavity 113. The distance of movement can be the distance from which the entire storage box 13 enters the cavity 113 until the self-locking mechanism can complete the self-locking.

[0026] In some examples, such as Figure 3 As shown, the electronic product storage housing 11 includes an upper housing 111 and a lower housing 112 connected to the upper housing 111, with the lower housing 112 forming a cavity 113. In this case, small electronic products such as Bluetooth headsets, lavalier microphones, and smart rings can be stored between the upper housing 111 and the lower housing 112. The upper housing 111 or the lower housing 112 may be provided with a circuit board 14 for charging the electronic products.

[0027] The upper housing 111 or the lower housing 112 forms a cavity 113, which can be used to hide the storage box 13, thereby allowing users to place items such as medicines and other micro electronic products, and also protecting the user's privacy.

[0028] The self-locking mechanism includes a magnetic element 152 (mainly a magnet, preferably a permanent magnet) and a circuit board equipped with a Hall effect switch 151. The magnetic element 152 is mounted on the storage box 13. The Hall effect switch 151 on the circuit board senses the approach or departure of the magnetic element 152 and outputs a low or high level to determine whether the storage box 13 is inserted into or removed from the chamber 113. The storage box 13 also has a plastic cover to conceal the magnetic element 152. When the storage box 13 is stored in the chamber 113, the plastic cover acts as a barrier between the magnetic element 152 and the circuit board. The location of the storage box 13 within the chamber 113 can be detected based on the Hall effect. In this configuration, the problems of complex structure and high design cost of the storage box 1 caused by the limitations of size and circuit design in existing technologies such as pressure, photoelectric, or stroke sensors can be reduced.

[0029] Alternatively, the magnetic element 152 can also be disposed on the electronic product storage housing 11, and the circuit board equipped with the Hall switch 151 can be disposed on the storage box 13.

[0030] In some examples, the outer surface of the electronic product storage housing 11 and / or storage box 13 is provided with a display screen. The display screen is electrically connected to the circuit board and displays whether the storage box 13 and the electronic product storage housing 11 are in a locked or unlocked state. Specifically, when the storage box 13 is inserted, the magnet approaches the Hall switch and outputs a low level; when it is removed, the magnet moves away and outputs a high level. The software system preset on the circuit board determines the state of the storage box 13 based on this and feeds back to the display screen. (It should be noted that those skilled in the art can write relevant programs for the specific software system preset on the circuit board as needed. This is something that those skilled in the art can easily think of how to write relevant programs, and this part is not the key technology of the technical problem to be solved by the present invention, so it will not be described in detail here.)

[0031] In some examples, the self-locking mechanism includes a self-locking buckle 12 and a locking structure 1311 that can be interlocked or unlocked. The locking structure 1311 is disposed on the storage box 13. The lower housing 112 is provided with a positioning groove 1121 for fixing the self-locking buckle 12. The self-locking buckle 12 is fixedly placed in the positioning groove 1121, and one end of the self-locking buckle 12 is fixedly mounted on the electronic product storage housing 11 to form a fixed end, and the other end forms a free end. The locking structure 1311 is provided with a hook protrusion. The free end and the hook protrusion can be interlocked or disengaged. The self-locking buckle is connected to an energy storage spring 121 (one end of the energy storage spring 121 can be welded or bonded to the self-locking buckle 12). When the self-locking buckle 12 and the locking structure 1311 are in the locked box state, the energy storage spring 121 is compressed by the locking structure 1311.

[0032] In some examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, the locking structure 1311 may be a protrusion formed on the side of the storage box base 131 that enters the cavity 113. In some examples, the locking structure 1311 may be T-shaped, arrow-shaped, or rounded arrow-shaped.

[0033] Specifically, if the direction in which the storage box 13 is pushed into or pulled out of the electronic product storage shell 11 is the front-to-back direction, then the free end should have a certain elasticity in the left-to-right direction so that the hook protrusion of the locking structure 1311 can be more smoothly engaged or disengaged from the free end.

[0034] When the storage box 13 is pushed into the electronic product storage housing 11, the self-locking latch 12 locks the storage box 13 in place. The magnetic component 152 also comes close to the Hall switch, causing the Hall switch to output a low level. The pre-set software system on the circuit board then determines that the storage box 13 is closed, and the display screen provides a corresponding prompt indicating that the storage box 13 is closed. To remove the storage box 13, simply press it lightly. The energy storage spring 121 releases energy, causing the self-locking latch 12 to pop out, thus ejecting the storage box 13. The small magnet moves away from the Hall switch, causing the Hall switch to output a high level. The pre-set software system on the circuit board then determines that the storage box 13 is open, and the display screen provides a corresponding prompt indicating that the storage box 13 is open.

[0035] It should be noted that the self-locking mechanism can be implemented in various ways. For example, an interlocking arc-shaped protrusion and groove can be provided between the storage box 13 and the electronic product storage shell 11; or a groove can be provided on the electronic product storage shell 11, and a spring-loaded ball can be provided at the corresponding groove position on the storage box 13. When the ball of the storage box 13 is exactly aligned with the groove, the ball is embedded in the groove to form a positioning. When the ball needs to be disengaged from the groove, the storage box 13 can be pulled forcefully. In order to reduce costs, facilitate locking and unlocking between the storage box 13 and the electronic product storage shell 11, and ensure that it is not easy to disengage after self-locking and is easy to unlock, the structure of the self-locking buckle 12 and the locking structure 1311 described above is preferred.

[0036] The storage box 13 includes a storage box base 131 and a partition 132 disposed on the storage box base 131 and dividing the storage box base 131 into multiple storage spaces. In this case, the storage box base 131 of the storage box 13 can be freely combined or divided into more storage spaces by means of the partition 132, thereby facilitating the storage of various items, such as different kinds of medicines.

[0037] In some examples, such as Figure 4 As shown, the storage box 13 may include a cover 133, in which case the cover 133 can improve the sealing of the storage box base 131.

[0038] In some examples, the upper surface of the cover 133 or the electronic product storage housing 11 may be engraved with identifiers for distinguishing storage spaces, such as words, letters, numbers and combinations thereof.

[0039] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electronic product storage box having a self-locking mechanism, characterized by, include: An electronic product storage housing, a storage box, and a self-locking mechanism are provided. The electronic product storage housing has a cavity for accommodating the storage box. When the storage box is placed in the cavity, the self-locking mechanism locks the electronic product storage box and the storage box. When the self-locking mechanism is unlocked, the storage box can extend out of the cavity of the electronic product storage box.

2. The electronic product storage box having a self-locking mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The self-locking mechanism includes a self-locking buckle and a locking structure that can be interlocked or unlocked. The locking structure is set on the storage box. One end of the self-locking buckle is fixedly installed on the electronic product storage shell to form a fixed end, and the other end forms a free end. The locking structure has a hook protrusion. The free end and the hook protrusion can be interlocked or disengaged. The self-locking buckle is connected to an energy storage spring. When the self-locking buckle and the locking structure are in the locked box state, the energy storage spring is compressed by the locking structure.

3. The electronic product storage box having a self-locking mechanism according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The self-locking mechanism includes a magnetic element and a circuit board equipped with a Hall switch. The magnetic element is set on the electronic product storage housing or storage box. The Hall switch on the circuit board senses the approach or departure of the magnetic element and outputs a low level or a high level to determine whether the storage box is inserted into the cavity or removed from the cavity.

4. The electronic product storage box having a self-locking mechanism according to claim 2, wherein, The outer surface of the electronic product storage housing or / and storage box is provided with a display screen, which is electrically connected to the circuit board and displays whether the storage box and the electronic product storage housing are in a locked state or an unlocked state.

5. The electronic product storage box having a self-locking mechanism according to claim 3, wherein, The magnetic component is mounted on the storage box, and the circuit board with the Hall switch is mounted on the electronic product storage housing. The storage box is also equipped with a plastic cover for hiding the magnetic component. When the storage box is stored in the cavity, the plastic cover separates the magnetic component and the circuit board.

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