A fixing device and electronic equipment

Abstract

This application provides a fixing device and an electronic device. The locking structure includes a carrier, a clamping member, and a connector. A first component is supported on the carrier, and a second component is inserted into the first component. A first end of the clamping member is rotatably connected to the carrier, and a second end of the clamping member is provided with a socket that is adapted to the connector. The connector is slidably connected to the carrier. When the clamping member is flipped to the clamping state, it presses against the second component. Under the drive of an external force, the connector slides along the center line of the socket and inserts into the socket, thus restricting the flipping of the second end of the clamping member. In this way, an external force is first applied to the clamping member to drive it to flip to the clamping state so that the clamping member presses against the second component. Then, an external force is applied to the connector so that the connector slides and inserts into the socket to lock and fix the second end of the clamping member, thereby fixing the first and second components that are connected by insertion to prevent loosening at the insertion point between the first and second components.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and more particularly to a fixed device and electronic equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In electronic devices, plug-in structures are typically used to achieve effective connection between two components. However, due to the shaking caused by the movement of electronic devices and the thermal expansion and contraction of materials caused by changes in ambient temperature, the connection between the two components will gradually loosen, leading to poor contact and affecting the reliable operation of the electronic devices.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a locking device that can effectively prevent loosening at the joints of components. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a fixing device and an electronic device to at least solve the above-mentioned problems in the related art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a fixing device, wherein the locking structure includes a bearing seat, a clamping member, and a plug-in member;

[0006] The first component is supported on the support, and the second component is inserted into the first component;

[0007] The first end of the clamping member is rotatably connected to the bearing seat, and the second end of the clamping member is provided with a socket that is compatible with the connector. The connector is slidably connected to the bearing seat.

[0008] When the clamping member is flipped to the clamping state, it presses against the side of the second component away from the first component, thereby locking the insertion point of the first and second components through the pressing force, and the center line of the insertion hole extends along the sliding direction of the insertion member; wherein,

[0009] Driven by an external force, the connector slides along the center line of the socket and is inserted into the socket, while preventing the second end of the clamping member from flipping.

[0010] In some alternative implementations, the locking structure further includes a sliding seat;

[0011] The sliding seat is fixedly connected to the bearing seat and is provided with a sliding groove that slides with the connector. The connector slides through the sliding seat and the bearing seat.

[0012] In some alternative implementations, the locking structure further includes a first elastic element located within the groove;

[0013] One end of the first elastic element abuts against the end wall of the groove, and the other end of the first elastic element abuts against the insertion member; wherein,

[0014] The elastic force released by the first elastic element drives the connector to slide and insert into the socket to lock the second end of the clamping element.

[0015] In some optional embodiments, the slide groove includes a sliding hole and a strip hole. The sliding seat is provided with a sliding hole, the end of the sliding hole facing the insertion hole is an open end, and the strip hole is opened on the side wall of the sliding hole and connects the inside and outside of the sliding hole. The length direction of the strip hole is the extension direction of the center line of the insertion hole.

[0016] The connector includes a connector body and a lever body. The connector body is slidably engaged with the sliding hole. The lever body is connected to the connector body and passes through the strip hole. It can move along the length of the strip hole so that under the action of external force, it can drive the connector body to slide along the sliding hole toward the opening end, so that the connector body extends out from the opening end of the sliding hole and is inserted into the connector.

[0017] In some alternative embodiments, the bearing seat is provided with a rotating shaft bracket, and the first end of the clamping member is provided with a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft bracket.

[0018] In some alternative embodiments, the rotating shaft support is provided with two through holes, and the two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively inserted into the through holes and rotate in cooperation with the through holes;

[0019] The end face of the shaft is provided with an inclined surface, which is used to guide the shaft into the through hole when the first end of the clamping member is installed to the shaft bracket.

[0020] In some optional embodiments, one end of the clamping member is further provided with a second elastic member, which is sleeved on the rotating shaft. One end of the second elastic member abuts against the first end of the clamping member, and the other end of the second elastic member abuts against the rotating shaft bracket; wherein...

[0021] The elastic force released by the second elastic element is used to drive the clamping element to flip to the clamped state, or to drive the clamping element to flip to the unfolded state.

[0022] In some alternative embodiments, the first component is provided with a positioning groove, and the support seat is also provided with a positioning body adapted to the positioning groove, and the first component is positioned on the support seat by the positioning body.

[0023] In some alternative embodiments, this application also provides an electronic device, which includes the above-described locking structure, first component, and second component;

[0024] The first component has a plug hole at one end, the second component is plugged into the plug hole, and the locking structure is used to lock the second component along the plugging direction.

[0025] In some alternative implementations, the electronic device also includes a third component and a connector;

[0026] The connector and the carrier are spaced apart along the length of the first component, and the connector is fixed to the third component;

[0027] The end of the first component near the insertion hole is supported on the support base, and the end of the first component away from the insertion hole is inserted into the connector and electrically connected to the third component through the connector.

[0028] In the above locking structure, an external force is first applied to the clamping member to drive it to flip to the clamping state so that the clamping member presses against the second component. Then, an external force is applied to the plug-in member so that the plug-in member slides and inserts into the insertion hole to lock and fix the second end of the clamping member. This fixes the first and second components that are plugged in, preventing loosening at the plug-in joint between the first and second components. Moreover, the locking process is time-saving, labor-saving, convenient and quick.

[0029] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this application, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this application. Other features of this application will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of exemplary embodiments of this application will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this application are illustrated in the drawings by way of example and not limitation, in which:

[0031] In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

[0032] Figure 1 This application shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing device, the first component, and the second component in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Exploded view of the central fixing device;

[0034] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle clamping component and rotating shaft;

[0035] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing device, the first component, the second component, and the third component in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0036] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0037] In the diagram: 10. Locking structure; 11. Bearing seat; 12. Clamping element; 121. Insertion hole; 122. First side plate; 123. Second side plate; 13. Insertion element; 131. Insertion body; 132. Actuating body; 14. Sliding seat; 141. Slide groove; 1411. Slide hole; 1412. Strip hole; 15. First elastic element; 16. Rotating shaft bracket; 161. First support plate; 162. Second support plate; 163. Connecting plate; 164. Through hole; 17. Rotating shaft; 171. First shaft segment; 172. Second shaft segment; 173. Third shaft segment; 174. Inclined surface; 18. Second elastic element; 20. First component; 30. Second component; 40. Third component; 50. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used to rearrange, add, or delete steps. For example, the steps described in this application can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution of this application can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0040] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0041] In related technologies, the shaking caused by the movement of electronic devices and the thermal expansion and contraction of materials due to changes in ambient temperature can cause the two plug-in connected parts to gradually loosen, resulting in poor contact and affecting the reliable operation of electronic devices.

[0042] To address the aforementioned issues, researchers discovered that a stable locking structure can be formed between the first and second components by first supporting the first component with a bearing, then pressing the second component, which is inserted into the first component, with a clamping member, and finally locking the clamping member in place. This can be achieved by pressing and securing the inserted first and second components together.

[0043] Therefore, combining Figure 1 In some embodiments, this application provides a locking structure 10, which includes a support 11, a clamping member 12, and a connector 13. A first component 20 is supported on the support 11, and a second component 30 is inserted into the first component 20. The first end of the clamping member 12 is rotatably connected to the support 11, and the second end of the clamping member 12 is provided with a socket 121, which is adapted to the connector 13. The connector 13 is slidably connected to the support 11. When the clamping member 12 is flipped to the clamping state, the clamping member 12 presses against the side of the second component 30 away from the first component 20 to lock the insertion point of the first component 20 and the second component 30 by the pressing force. The center line of the socket 121 extends along the sliding direction of the connector 13. Under the drive of an external force, the connector 13 slides along the extension direction of the center line of the socket and is inserted into the socket 121, and restricts the flipping of the second end of the clamping member 12. For example, the first component 20 can be a wireless network card, and the second component 30 can be an antenna signal line, with one end of the antenna signal line plugged into the wireless network card and the other end of the antenna signal line electrically connected to the circuit board. Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the fixing device, the first component, and the second component.

[0044] In the above-mentioned locking structure 10, an external force is first applied to the clamping member 12 to drive the clamping member 12 to flip to the clamping state so that the clamping member 12 presses the second component 30. Then, an external force is applied to the plug-in member 13 so that the plug-in member 13 slides and inserts into the plug hole 121 to lock and fix the second end of the clamping member 12, thereby fixing the plug-in connected first component 20 and second component 30 to prevent loosening at the plug-in joint between the first component 20 and the second component 30. Moreover, the locking process is time-saving, labor-saving, convenient and quick.

[0045] In some optional embodiments, the support 11 has a rotation axis, the first end of the clamping member 12 rotates about the rotation axis, and the center line of the insertion hole 121 extends in a direction that is parallel to or perpendicular to the rotation axis; when the clamping member 12 is flipped to the clamping state, the center line of the insertion hole 121 extends in the same direction as the sliding direction of the insertion member 13.

[0046] Combination Figure 1 In some embodiments, the locking structure 10 further includes a sliding seat 14; the sliding seat 14 is fixedly connected to the bearing seat 11 and is provided with a sliding groove 141 that slides with the plug 13, and the plug 13 is slidably connected to the bearing seat 11 through the sliding seat 14.

[0047] Thus, the sliding seat 14 provides a sliding track for the connector 13 through the sliding groove 141, so that the connector 13 can slide more stably on the support seat 11, ensuring the accuracy of the connector 13 being inserted into the socket 121.

[0048] In some alternative embodiments, the locking structure 10 further includes an anti-disengagement structure, which is a pin that passes through a pin hole on the connector 13 and is inserted into the carrier 11 to prevent the connector 13 from disengaging from the socket 121.

[0049] Combination Figure 2 In some alternative embodiments, the locking structure 10 further includes a first elastic member 15 located within the groove 141. The first elastic member 15 serves as the anti-disengagement structure to prevent the connector 13 from disengaging from the socket 121. One end of the first elastic member 15 abuts against the end wall of the groove 141, and the other end of the first elastic member 15 abuts against the connector 13. The elastic force released by the first elastic member 15 drives the connector 13 to slide and insert into the socket 121, thereby locking the second end of the clamping member 12. Exemplarily, the first elastic member 15 can be a spring. Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the fixed device.

[0050] Thus, the elastic force released by the first elastic member 15 drives the plug 13 to automatically insert into the socket 121 without the need for additional continuous external force, simplifying the operation process and improving locking efficiency. At the same time, when the first elastic member 15 is subjected to vibration, the generated elastic force drives the plug 13 to always remain in the inserted state, so as to prevent the plug 13 from falling out of the socket 121, thereby ensuring the reliability of the plug.

[0051] It should be noted that the anti-hair loss structures listed above are merely examples, and this application does not limit the specific structure of the anti-hair loss structures.

[0052] Combination Figure 2 In some embodiments, the slide groove 141 includes a sliding hole 1411 and a strip hole 1412. The sliding seat 14 is provided with a sliding hole 1411. The end of the sliding hole 1411 facing the insertion hole 121 is an open end. The strip hole 1412 is opened on the side wall of the sliding hole 1411 and connects the inside and outside of the sliding hole 1411. The length direction of the strip hole 1412 is the extension direction of the center line of the insertion hole 121. The plug-in 13 includes a plug-in body 131 and a toggle body 132. The plug-in body 131 is slidably engaged with the sliding hole 1411. The toggle body 132 is connected to the plug-in body 131 and passes through the strip hole 1412. It can move along the length direction of the strip hole 1412 to drive the plug-in body 131 to slide along the sliding hole 1411 toward the open end under the action of external force, so that the plug-in body 131 extends out from the open end of the sliding hole 1411 and is inserted into the insertion hole 121.

[0053] Thus, the slide groove 141 is designed as a sliding hole 1411 and a strip hole 1412, and the connector 13 is divided into a connector body 131 and a toggle body 132, so that the connector body 131 can be driven to slide along the sliding hole 1411 by the toggle body 132, making the operation more convenient. Moreover, the sliding position of the connector body 131 can be precisely controlled by the end wall of the strip hole 1412, making it easy to observe whether the connector 13 is inserted in place, thus improving the convenience and flexibility of use.

[0054] Combination Figure 2 In some embodiments, the support base 11 is provided with a rotating shaft bracket 16, and the first end of the clamping member 12 is provided with a rotating shaft 17, which is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft bracket 16; the axis of the rotating shaft 17 is the rotation axis of the clamping member 12 when it flips.

[0055] Thus, the rotating shaft bracket 16 on the bearing seat 11 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 17 of the clamping member 12, providing a flipping support structure for the clamping member 12, enabling the clamping member 12 to flexibly flip around the rotating shaft 17, thereby pressing and releasing the second component 30, ensuring the stability and reliability of the pressing operation.

[0056] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 The rotating shaft bracket 16 has two through holes 164, and both ends of the rotating shaft 17 are inserted into the through holes 164 respectively, and rotate in cooperation with the through holes 164; Figure 3 An inclined surface 174 is provided on the end face of the rotating shaft 17. The inclined surface 174 is used to guide the rotating shaft 17 into the through hole 164 when the first end of the clamping member 12 is installed to the rotating shaft bracket 16. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component and the rotating shaft.

[0057] Thus, by providing an inclined surface 174 on the rotating end face, the shaft 17 can be more easily inserted into the through hole 164 of the shaft bracket 16, reducing the installation difficulty of the shaft 17 and improving the installation efficiency.

[0058] In some preferred embodiments, both ends of the rotating shaft 17 are provided with inclined surfaces 174.

[0059] Combination Figure 2 In some embodiments, a second elastic element 18 is further provided at one end of the clamping member 12. The second elastic element 18 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 17, with one end of the second elastic element 18 abutting against the first end of the clamping member 12 and the other end of the second elastic element 18 abutting against the rotating shaft bracket 16. The elastic force released by the second elastic element 18 is used to drive the clamping member 12 to flip to the clamped state, or to drive the clamping member 12 to flip to the unfolded state. For example, the second elastic element 18 can be a torsion spring.

[0060] Thus, the elastic force of the second elastic element 18 can be designed to drive the clamping element 12 to flip to the clamping state, so that the clamping element 12 can provide flexible clamping to the second component 30, thereby reducing wear on the second component 30; or the elastic force of the second elastic element 18 can be designed to drive the clamping element 12 to flip to the unfolded state, so that in the disassembly operation, the clamping element 12 can automatically unfold without manual operation, simplifying the operation steps.

[0061] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some preferred embodiments, the rotating shaft 17 includes a first shaft segment 171 and a second shaft segment 172; the rotating shaft bracket 16 includes a first support plate 161 and a second support plate 162 spaced apart along the extension direction of the rotation axis, both the first support plate 161 and the second support plate 162 being fixedly connected to the bearing seat 11, and both the first support plate 161 and the second support plate 162 being provided with through holes 164; the first end of the clamping member 12 is provided with a first side plate 122 and a second side plate 123 spaced apart along the extension direction of the rotation axis; the first shaft segment 171 is fixedly connected to the outside of the first side plate 122, and the second shaft segment 172 is fixedly connected to the outside of the second side plate 123.

[0062] Thus, both the first shaft segment 171 and the second shaft segment 172 are inserted into the through hole 164. During the process of inserting the first shaft segment 171 and the second shaft segment 172 into the through hole 164, the first support plate 161 and the second support plate 162 both undergo elastic deformation outward, and the first side plate 122 and the second side plate 123 simultaneously undergo elastic deformation inward. The elastic deformations generated by the first support plate 161 and the second support plate 162, as well as the first side plate 122 and the second side plate 123, are superimposed, making it easier for the first shaft segment 171 and the second shaft segment 172 to be installed into the corresponding through hole 164, thereby improving the ease of installation of the first shaft segment 171 and the second shaft segment 172.

[0063] Combination Figure 2 In some preferred embodiments, the pivot bracket 16 further includes a connecting plate 163, which is located between the first support plate 161 and the second support plate 162 and is fixedly connected to the bearing seat 11.

[0064] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3In some preferred embodiments, the rotating shaft 17 further includes a third shaft segment 173; the third shaft segment 173 is disposed between the first side plate 122 and the second side plate 123, and one end of the third shaft segment 173 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first side plate 122, while the other end of the third shaft segment 173 is spaced from the second side plate 123, forming an installation space for the second elastic member 18 to be installed to the third shaft segment 173; or, one end of the third shaft segment 173 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second side plate 123, while the other end of the third shaft segment 173 is spaced from the first side plate 122, forming an installation space for the second elastic member 18 to be installed to the third shaft segment 173. By disposing the second elastic member 18 between the first side plate 122 and the second side plate 123, it is beneficial to optimize the spatial layout and improve space utilization.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first component 20 is provided with a positioning groove, and the support 11 is also provided with a positioning body adapted to the positioning groove. The first component 20 is positioned on the support 11 by the positioning body.

[0066] In this way, the positioning groove and the positioning body cooperate to enable the first component 20 to be accurately and quickly positioned on the bearing seat 11, which helps to improve the reliability and stability of subsequent locking actions.

[0067] Combination Figure 4 In some embodiments, this application also provides an electronic device, which includes the locking structure 10, the first component 20, and the second component 30 described above. The first component and the second component can be any component in the electronic device that needs to be connected by a plug-in method. One end of the first component 20 is provided with a plug-in hole, and the second component 30 is plugged into the plug-in hole. The locking structure 10 is used to lock the second component 30 along the plug-in direction. For example, the electronic device can be a laptop computer or a desktop computer.

[0068] Thus, by applying the locking structure 10 to the electronic device assembly, the second component 30 can be locked along the insertion direction, ensuring the stability of the connection between the first component 20 and the second component 30 in the electronic device, preventing the normal operation of the electronic device from being affected by loosening, and improving the reliability and stability of the electronic device.

[0069] Combination Figure 4 In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a third component 40 and a connector 50; the connector 50 and the carrier 11 are spaced apart along the length of the first component 20, and the connector 50 is fixed to the third component 40; one end of the first component 20 near the insertion hole is supported on the carrier 11, and the other end of the first component 20 away from the insertion hole is inserted into the connector 50 and electrically connected to the third component 40 through the connector 50. For example, the third component 40 is a circuit board.

[0070] Thus, the connector 50 enables electrical and mechanical connection between the first component 20 and the third component 40. At the same time, the support base 11 supports and positions the first component 20. This structural design makes the internal component connection of the electronic device more compact and reasonable, facilitates wiring and installation, improves the integration and reliability of the electronic device, and ensures stable transmission of electronic signals.

[0071] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A locking structure, characterized by, The locking structure includes a bearing base, a clamping component, and a connector. The support base carries a first component, and a second component is inserted into the first component; The first end of the clamping member is rotatably connected to the bearing seat, and the second end of the clamping member is provided with a socket, which is adapted to the plug-in member, and the plug-in member is slidably connected to the bearing seat; When the clamping member is flipped to the clamping state, it presses against the side of the second component away from the first component, thereby locking the insertion point of the first and second components through the pressing force, and the center line of the insertion hole extends along the sliding direction of the insertion member; wherein, Driven by an external force, the connector slides along the center line of the socket and is inserted into the socket, while restricting the second end of the clamping member from flipping.

2. The locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking structure also includes a sliding seat; The sliding seat is fixedly connected to the bearing seat and is provided with a sliding groove that slides with the plug-in. The plug-in is slidably connected to the bearing seat through the sliding seat.

3. The locking structure according to claim 2, wherein The locking structure also includes a first elastic element located within the groove; One end of the first elastic member abuts against the end wall of the groove, and the other end of the first elastic member abuts against the insertion member; wherein, The elastic force released by the first elastic element drives the plug to slide and insert into the socket to lock the second end of the clamping element.

4. The locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slide groove includes a sliding hole and a strip hole. The sliding hole is formed in the sliding seat, and the end of the sliding hole facing the insertion hole is an open end. The strip hole is formed in the side wall of the sliding hole and connects the inside and outside of the sliding hole. The length direction of the strip hole is the extension direction of the center line of the insertion hole. The connector includes a connector body and a lever body. The connector body is slidably engaged with the sliding hole. The lever body is connected to the connector body and passes through the strip hole. It can move along the length of the strip hole so that under the action of external force, it can drive the connector body to slide along the sliding hole toward the opening end, so that the connector body extends out from the opening end of the sliding hole and is inserted into the socket.

5. The locking structure according to claim 1, wherein The bearing seat is provided with a rotating shaft bracket, and the first end of the clamping member is provided with a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft bracket.

6. The locking structure according to claim 5, wherein The rotating shaft bracket is provided with two through holes, and both ends of the rotating shaft are respectively inserted into the through holes and rotate in cooperation with the through holes; The end face of the rotating shaft is provided with an inclined surface, which is used to guide the rotating shaft into the through hole when the first end of the clamping member is installed to the rotating shaft bracket.

7. The locking structure according to claim 5, wherein One end of the clamping member is further provided with a second elastic element, which is sleeved on the rotating shaft. One end of the second elastic element abuts against the first end of the clamping member, and the other end of the second elastic element abuts against the rotating shaft bracket. The elastic force released by the second elastic element is used to drive the clamping element to flip to the clamping state, or to drive the clamping element to flip to the unfolded state.

8. The locking structure of claim 1, wherein The first component is provided with a positioning groove, and the support seat is also provided with a positioning body that is adapted to the positioning groove. The first component is positioned on the support seat by the positioning body.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes the locking structure, the first component, and the second component as described in any one of claims 1-8; The first component has a plug hole at one end, the second component is plugged into the plug hole, and the locking structure is used to lock the second component along the plugging direction.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes a third component and a connector; The connector and the carrier are spaced apart along the length of the first component, and the connector is fixed to the third component; The end of the first component near the insertion hole is supported on the support base, and the end of the first component away from the insertion hole is inserted into the connector and electrically connected to the third component through the connector.

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