Connection assembly and connection device

Abstract

A connection assembly and a connection device, the connection assembly includes a fixed member and an eccentric connection member. The eccentric connection member is rotatably connected to the fixed member, wherein the eccentric connection member includes a bearing portion and a through hole. The bearing portion has a first central axis. The through hole is disposed on the bearing portion, the fixed member extends through the through hole, and the through hole has a second central axis, wherein the first central axis and the second central axis are parallel to each other but not coincident. The connection assembly of the present disclosure can automatically compensate for positioning point errors during installation without the need for users to disassemble or rework.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the technical field of connection components, and in particular to a connection component capable of automatically compensating for positioning errors during installation, and a connection device using this connection component. Background Technology

[0002] In home decoration and daily life, mounting fixed objects (such as picture frames, shelves, stereos, or televisions) to walls or other supporting structures is a common need. Traditional installation methods usually require two fixing points on the wall, such as using screws or nails. This type of installation relies on the precision between the fixing points.

[0003] During installation, measurement errors, marking errors, or drill bit operation errors may cause the final hole position to deviate from the expected position.

[0004] Therefore, the industry urgently needs a simple, low-cost connection solution with a high fault tolerance rate. This solution can automatically compensate for errors in the drilling position during installation, eliminating the need for users to make secondary adjustments or destructive reconstruction, thereby simplifying the installation process, increasing the success rate, and ensuring the stability and safety of the mounted objects. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this disclosure provides a connecting assembly including a fixing member and an eccentric connector. The eccentric connector is rotatably connected to the fixing member, and includes a support portion and a through hole. The support portion has a first central axis. The through hole is disposed in the support portion, through which the fixing member extends, and the through hole has a second central axis, wherein the first central axis and the second central axis are parallel to each other but do not coincide.

[0006] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the fastener includes a connected rod and a head, the rod passing through a through hole, and the width of the head being greater than the inner diameter of the through hole.

[0007] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the eccentric connector includes a receiving groove communicating with a through hole, with the head disposed in the receiving groove.

[0008] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the receiving groove has an arc-shaped inner sidewall.

[0009] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the eccentric connector further includes a limiting portion connected to the bearing portion, the width of which is greater than the width of the bearing portion.

[0010] Another object of this disclosure is to provide a connection device including a load assembly, a retaining assembly, and the aforementioned connection assembly. The retaining assembly includes at least one fixing hole, wherein the fixing hole includes a communicating inlet portion and a locking portion, the width of the locking portion being smaller than the width of the inlet portion. A fastener is fixed to the load assembly, and the bearing portion of the eccentric connector of the fastener engages with the fixing hole of the retaining assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the insertion portion is connected to the lower part of the locking portion.

[0012] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the fixing hole has a gourd-shaped profile.

[0013] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the eccentric connector further includes a limiting portion connected to the bearing portion, the width of which is smaller than the width of the lead portion.

[0014] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the width of the support portion is smaller than the width of the locking portion.

[0015] In summary, the connecting component disclosed herein adopts a special eccentric design and can automatically adjust its position through a gravity-driven automatic fine-tuning function, effectively compensating for and correcting errors generated during drilling, thereby improving the fault tolerance and installation success rate during the installation process. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 Draw a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connecting components;

[0017] Figure 2 Draw Figure 1 Side view of the connecting component;

[0018] Figure 3 Draw Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the connecting component;

[0019] Figure 4 Draw Figure 1 A front view of the eccentric connector of the central connecting component;

[0020] Figure 5 The illustration depicts a scenario where the connecting components are used in a connecting device;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Another enlarged view of the connecting device from another perspective, in which the load components are omitted;

[0022] Figure 7 The illustration depicts a scenario where the connecting component is used in a connecting device, wherein... Figure 5 and Figure 7 They are at different stages.

[0023] [Symbol Explanation]

[0024] 10: Connecting device

[0025] 100: Connecting components

[0026] 110: Fasteners

[0027] 111: Pole section

[0028] 113: Head

[0029] 130: Eccentric connector

[0030] 131: Bearing section

[0031] 133: Through hole

[0032] 135: Limiting part

[0033] 137: Reception slot

[0034] 200A: Load Component

[0035] 200B: Fixed Components

[0036] 210B: Fixing hole

[0037] 211B: Introduction Section

[0038] 213B: Locking part

[0039] L1: First central axis

[0040] L2: Second central axis

[0041] W1, W3, W4: Width

[0042] W2:Inner diameter

[0043] W5, W7, W8: Width Detailed Implementation

[0044] The embodiments disclosed herein will now be discussed in detail. However, it will be understood that the embodiments provide many applicable concepts that can be implemented in a wide variety of specific contexts. The discussed and disclosed embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0045] Please see Figures 1 to 3 . Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connecting component 100 is shown. Figure 2 A side view of the connecting component 100 is shown. Figure 3This is a perspective cross-sectional view of the connecting assembly 100. In some embodiments, the connecting assembly 100 includes a fastener 110 and an eccentric connector 130 rotatably connected to the fastener 110. The various components of the connecting assembly 100 and their interactions are described in detail below.

[0046] The fastener 110 includes a rod 111 and a head 113 connected to the end of the rod 111, wherein the rod 111 and the head 113 can be integrally formed. Specifically, the fastener 110 can be a screw, wherein the rod 111 has threads, and the head 113 has a slotted, Phillips, or hexagonal hole, so that a user can screw the rod 111 in and securely fix it to a load-bearing component (such as a wall or wooden board) using a screwdriver. In other embodiments, the fastener 110 is a nail, wherein the rod 111 is the nail body, and the head 113 is the nail head for bearing force, but this is not a limitation.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 . Figure 4 This is a front view of the eccentric connector 130. The eccentric connector 130 includes a support portion 131 and a through hole 133. The through hole 133 is located on the support portion 131 and extends through it. The support portion 131 has a virtual first central axis L1, while the through hole 133 has a virtual second central axis L2. The first central axis L1 and the second central axis L2 are parallel to each other but do not coincide, thus forming an eccentric configuration. Specifically, the support portion 131 and the through hole 133 are circular, and the first central axis L1 and the second central axis L2 are the central axes of the circles. In practical applications, the rod portion 111 of the fixing member 110 extends through the through hole 133 and penetrates into the load member, while the eccentric connector 130 can be used to hang objects. The eccentric connector 130 can rotate relative to the fixing member 110 about the second central axis L2. Specifically, the bearing part 131 has an arc-shaped sidewall. When the weight of the object or an external force is applied to the arc-shaped sidewall of the bearing part 131, the bearing part 131 will rotate around the second central axis L2, thereby changing the relative position of the first central axis L1 and the second central axis L2, so as to achieve the purpose of dynamically adjusting the bearing part 131 and stably supporting the object.

[0048] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments, the width W1 of the head 113 of the fastener 110 is greater than the inner diameter W2 of the through hole 133 of the eccentric connector 130 to form a stop. For example, when the connecting assembly 100 is installed on a wall, the eccentric connector 130 is confined between the head 113 and the wall to prevent the eccentric connector 130 from detaching, thereby ensuring the stability and safety of the overall structure. In addition, the eccentric connector 130 includes a limiting portion 135 connecting the support portion 131 (the support portion 131 and the limiting portion 135 may be integrally formed), wherein the width W3 of the limiting portion 135 is greater than the width W4 of the support portion 131. Therefore, the provision of the limiting portion 135 can prevent objects mounted on the support portion 131 from detaching from the eccentric connector 130 in the direction of the limiting portion 135.

[0049] In some embodiments, the eccentric connector 130 may further include a receiving groove 137 communicating with the through hole 133, wherein the receiving groove 137 is used to receive the head 113 of the fixing member 110, and wherein the internal width W5 of the receiving groove 137 is greater than the width W1 of the head 113. When the fixing member 110 and the eccentric connector 130 are assembled, the head 113 is located within the receiving groove 137. Specifically, the receiving groove 137 has an arcuate inner wall spaced apart from the head 113, so when the eccentric connector 130 rotates relative to the fixing member 110, the arcuate inner wall of the receiving groove 137 can effectively prevent the head 113 from affecting the rotation of the eccentric connector 130, thereby ensuring the smoothness and stability of the rotation.

[0050] Please continue to refer to this. Figures 5 to 7 . Figures 5 to 7 The following are illustrations of scenarios in which the connecting component 100 is applied to the connecting device 10, wherein... Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partially enlarged view of the connecting device 10 from another perspective. In some embodiments, the connecting device 10 includes a connecting component 100, a load component 200A, and a retaining component 200B, wherein the connecting component 100 is used to mount the retaining component 200B (such as a television housing, audio housing, or picture frame with mounting holes 210B) to the load component 200A (such as a support frame, wall, or wooden board). It should be noted that... Figure 5 and Figure 7 The solidified component 200B shown is the inner surface of the speaker housing. Figure 6 The mounting component 200B shown is the outer surface of the speaker housing, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. During assembly, the connecting component 100 first fixes the fixing member 110 to the load component 200A, and then the fixing hole 210B on the mounting component 200B engages with the eccentric connector 130 of the connecting component 100, thereby securely mounting the mounting component 200B to the connecting component 100.

[0051] In some embodiments, the connecting device 10 includes two connecting components 100, and the retaining component 200B includes two fixing holes 210B. Therefore, the user can connect the two fixing holes 210B to the eccentric connectors 130 of the two connecting components 100 respectively. In practical applications, the user pre-drills two corresponding holes in the load component 200A (in this case, a wall) according to the spacing of the two fixing holes 210B on the retaining component 200B, and inserts the fixing members 110 (e.g., screws) of the two connecting components 100 into these two holes respectively. Due to measurement errors or operational mistakes, the positions of the two holes on the load component 200A may occasionally deviate, resulting in a distance between the two fixing members 110 that differs from the spacing between the two fixing holes 210B on the retaining component 200B. When the retaining component 200B is mounted on the two connecting components 100, if there is a spacing deviation, the contour of the fixing holes 210B will push the bearing portion 131, causing the eccentric connector 130 to automatically rotate and adjust the position of the bearing portion 131. This automatic adjustment installation mechanism can compensate for installation errors, thereby accurately and securely mounting the fixed component 200B.

[0052] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the fixing hole 210B has a gourd-shaped profile that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. The fixing hole 210B includes an inlet portion 211B and a locking portion 213B that are interconnected. The inlet portion 211B is located below the weight of the locking portion 213B, and the width W8 of the locking portion 213B is smaller than the width W7 of the inlet portion 211B. During installation, the user aligns the inlet portions 211B of the two fixing holes 210B of the fixed assembly 200B with the support portions 131 of the two connecting assemblies 100 on the wall, and inserts the support portions 131 into the inlet portions 211B. After insertion, gravity causes the fixing holes 210B of the fixed assembly 200B to naturally move downwards, and the profile of the fixing holes 210B drives the support portions 131 to rotate, while the narrower locking portion 213B moves downwards to connect with the support portions 131. Simultaneously, the eccentric connector 130 begins to actuate to compensate for errors in the drilling position on the load assembly 200A. Specifically, due to the center of the fastener 110 (reference) Figure 1 The second central axis L2) and the center of the bearing part 131 (reference) Figure 1The first central axis L1 is offset. When the weight of the fixed component 200B is applied to the support portion 131, gravity will drive the two eccentric connectors 130 to rotate around their fixed members 110. For example, if the distance between the two fixed members 110 on the wall is slightly larger than the distance between the two mounting holes 210B of the speaker, the two eccentric connectors 130 will naturally rotate inward due to gravity, reducing the distance between the two support portions 131 so that they can be cleverly engaged with the locking portions 213B of the two mounting holes 210B. Conversely, if the distance between the two fixed members 110 on the wall is too small, the two eccentric connectors 130 will rotate outward, increasing the distance between the two support portions 131 so that the support portion 131 can be fixed to the mounting hole 210B.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the width W4 of the support portion 131 must be smaller than the width W7 of the introduction portion 211B so that the support portion 131 can easily fit into the introduction portion 211B. Furthermore, the width W4 of the support portion 131 is slightly smaller than the width W8 of the locking portion 213B to ensure that the support portion 131 moves smoothly to the locking portion 213B while providing a tight and secure locking effect, reducing the shaking of the secured component 200B attached to the connecting assembly 100. In addition, the width W3 of the limiting portion 135 is greater than the width W8 of the locking portion 213B to form an effective stop, preventing the secured component 200B from accidentally coming out of the fixing hole 210B. Finally, the width W3 of the limiting part 135 can be smaller than the width W7 of the introducing part 211B. When it is necessary to remove the fixed component 200B, the user only needs to lift it up so that the limiting part 135 of the entire connecting component 100 is aligned with the larger introducing part 211B. At this time, the connecting component 100 can easily and completely pass through the fixing hole 210B, so that the fixed component 200B moves away from the connecting component 100 and is removed.

[0054] In summary, the disclosed connection assembly utilizes an innovative eccentric structure, coupled with a gravity-driven automatic fine-tuning mechanism, to effectively compensate for drilling position errors during installation, thereby significantly increasing installation tolerance and success rate. Furthermore, the precise dimensional fit between the components of the connection assembly not only ensures stability during mounting but also guarantees intuitiveness and convenience during installation and disassembly, providing users with a superior experience that combines high tolerance, high stability, and ease of operation.

Claims

1. A connecting component, characterized in that, include: Fasteners; An eccentric connector, rotatably connected to the fixed member, wherein the eccentric connector includes: The supporting part has a first central axis: and A through hole extends through the bearing portion, and the fastener extends through the through hole. The through hole has a second central axis, wherein the first central axis and the second central axis are parallel to each other but do not coincide.

2. The connection component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener includes a connected rod and a head, the rod passing through the through hole, and the width of the head being greater than the inner diameter of the through hole.

3. The connection component as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The eccentric connector includes a receiving groove communicating with the through hole, and the head is disposed in the receiving groove.

4. The connection component as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The receiving groove has an arc-shaped inner wall.

5. The connection component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The eccentric connector also includes a limiting part connected to the bearing portion, the width of which is greater than the width of the bearing portion.

6. A connecting device, characterized in that, include: Load components; A secured component includes at least one fixing hole, wherein the fixing hole includes a communicating inlet portion and a locking portion, the width of the locking portion being smaller than the width of the inlet portion; and At least one connecting component as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the fastener is fixed to the load component, and the bearing portion of the eccentric connector engages with the fixing hole of the fixed component.

7. The connecting device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The inlet is connected to the lower part of the locking part.

8. The connecting device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing hole has a gourd-shaped profile.

9. The connecting device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The eccentric connector also includes a limiting part connected to the bearing part, the width of which is smaller than the width of the lead-in part.

10. The connecting device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The width of the bearing part is smaller than the width of the locking part.

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