A mounting structure for a panel

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of installation structure of panel, including fixed end assembly and panel assembly;Fixed end assembly includes fixed end shell, the one end of fixed end shell is equipped with first hook assembly, the other end is equipped with socket, the lower side of socket is equipped with top rod;The one end of panel assembly is equipped with second hook assembly, the other end is equipped with plugboard;When panel assembly is installed to fixed end shell, plugboard is inserted into socket and is tightly pushed by top rod, second hook assembly and first hook assembly are locked together to constitute locking mechanism, and the outer wall of fixed end shell is equipped with tripping operating port for unlocking locking mechanism.The utility model provides a kind of installation structure of panel, can simply and quickly install and disassemble panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of panel mounting technology, and specifically to a panel mounting structure. Background Technology

[0002] Most display panels, control panels, and touch screens on the market are installed in one of three ways: screwed on the back of the panel; screwed on the front using a transition plate; or using a hinged flip-top door for locking and unlocking for maintenance. Among these, the rear-screw method requires the operator to remove the screws from the back to remove the panel, and maintenance of the panel or the area behind it requires pulling the entire device out, which is very labor-intensive. The front-mounted method using a transition plate allows for removal and replacement from the front, but removal is cumbersome, and exposed screw heads affect the overall aesthetics of the device. The flip-top door method also results in an unattractive appearance, and is relatively expensive and space-consuming.

[0003] To facilitate the maintenance of internal components, Chinese patent CN203220250U discloses a flip panel connection structure. Although this prior art uses hook feet and fixing buckles to lock and fix the small panel by flipping, allowing direct opening of the small panel for replacement and repair of internal components such as the display screen and driver board during routine after-sales maintenance without having to disassemble the entire front panel for internal repairs, the limited area that can be disassembled means that the entire front panel still needs to be disassembled when replacing or repairing larger components, which is inconvenient. Moreover, the presence of a small panel on the large front panel results in a lower aesthetic appeal of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a panel mounting structure that enables easy and quick installation and removal of the panel.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a panel mounting structure, including a fixed end assembly and a panel assembly; The fixed end assembly includes a fixed end housing, one end of which is provided with a first hook assembly, and the other end is provided with a socket, with a top rod provided below the socket; One end of the panel assembly is provided with a second hook assembly, and the other end is provided with a insert plate; When the panel assembly is installed onto the fixed end housing, the insert plate is inserted into the socket and pressed against by the push rod. The second hook assembly and the first hook assembly are engaged to form a locking mechanism. The outer wall of the fixed end housing is provided with a release operation port for unlocking the locking mechanism.

[0006] This technical solution provides a panel installation structure that uses a top rod to tighten one side of the panel assembly and a hook to fasten the other side. This not only enables the panel assembly to be removed from the front of the equipment, making it more convenient for replacement and maintenance, but also satisfies the overall aesthetic requirements of the equipment after the panel assembly is installed.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the fixed end assembly further includes a push rod mounting plate disposed on the inner wall of the fixed end housing; the top surface of the push rod mounting plate has an insertion port, and at least one push rod is mounted on the side plate of the push rod mounting plate.

[0008] This technology uses a mounting plate to install the top rod and provides a socket, resulting in a simple structure that is easy to install and maintain.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the push rod mounting plate includes a U-shaped plate with a downward opening and a connecting part extending vertically from one end of the U-shaped plate; the connecting part is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fixed end housing; the insertion port is a strip-shaped through hole opened on the top surface of the U-shaped plate; and the side of the U-shaped plate is provided with mounting holes for mounting the push rod.

[0010] In this technology, the push rod is installed on the push rod mounting plate through the mounting hole, and can be easily disassembled and replaced if damaged.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the panel assembly includes a panel fastener and a panel; the panel is fixedly disposed on one side of the panel fastener, and the second hook assembly and the insert plate are disposed at both ends on the other side of the panel fastener.

[0012] In this technology, the panel is installed onto the fixed end housing by panel fasteners, which can avoid the impact of installation or disassembly on the panel and better protect the panel.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the second hook assembly includes a second hook, a second spring, and a second hook base, with the second hook base fixed to one end of the panel assembly; the second hook is disposed on the second hook base, and the second spring is disposed between the second hook and the second hook base.

[0014] The second hook assembly of this technology includes a second hook, a second spring, and a second hook base. It has a simple structure, occupies little space, and has low cost.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the first hook assembly includes a fixed base, a first hook base, a first spring, a rotating shaft, and a first hook. The fixed base is fixed to the inner wall of the fixed end housing, the first hook base is fixed to the fixed base, the first hook is rotatably mounted on the first hook base via a rotating shaft, and the first spring is located between the first hook and the first hook base. One end of the rotating shaft is located inside the release operation port. Under the user's operation, the rotating shaft drives the first hook to rotate, thereby unlocking the locking mechanism.

[0016] The first hook assembly of this technology can be conveniently unlocked by placing one end of the rotating shaft inside the release operation port, which is conducive to the aesthetic appearance of the equipment. Moreover, it has a simple structure, occupies little space, and has low cost.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the end face of the rotating shaft located inside the tripping operation port is provided with an operation groove. The rotating shaft is operated to rotate through the operation groove, which not only facilitates user operation and unlocking but also prevents accidental activation.

[0018] Furthermore, the operating slot can be a straight slot, a cross slot, a triangular slot, a polygonal slot, or a quincunx slot.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the end face of the rotating shaft located inside the tripping operation port is flush with the outer wall of the fixed end housing, which does not affect the overall aesthetics of the equipment and can also prevent accidental activation.

[0020] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the panel installation structure provided by this utility model, by adopting a structure in which one side of the panel assembly is tightened by a top rod and the other side is fastened by a hook, not only realizes the function of removing the panel assembly from the front of the equipment, making it more convenient to replace and maintain, but also satisfies the overall aesthetics of the equipment after the panel assembly is installed.

[0021] In addition, other advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the panel is installed in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the panel mounting structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a front structural diagram of the fixed end assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a side view of the fixed end assembly in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the panel assembly in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a side view of the panel assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top rod mounting plate, the top rod, and the insert plate in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the second hook assembly in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the first hook assembly in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the first hook assembly in the open state in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the first hook assembly in the locked state in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the open and locked states of the first hook assembly in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the panel assembly installation in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 14 This is a side view of the panel assembly during installation in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the panel assembly being disassembled in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 16 This is a side view of the panel assembly during disassembly in an embodiment of this utility model; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Fixed end housing; 100. Tripping operation port; 2. First hook assembly; 201. Fixed base; 202. First hook base; 203. First spring; 204. Rotating shaft; 205. First hook; 3. Second hook assembly; 301. Second hook; 302. Second spring; 303. Second hook base; 4. Panel fixing component; 5. Panel; 6. Top rod mounting plate; 600. Insertion port; 7. Top rod; 8. Insert plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating 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. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-16 This invention describes a panel mounting structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, for mounting on electrical equipment, such as a water dispenser, a beverage dispenser, etc.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1-16 As shown, a panel mounting structure includes a fixed end assembly and a panel assembly; The fixed end assembly includes a fixed end housing 1, one end of which is provided with a first hook assembly 2, and the other end is provided with a socket 600, and a top rod 7 is provided below the socket 600; One end of the panel assembly is provided with a second hook assembly 3, and the other end is provided with a plug plate 8; When the panel assembly is installed on the fixed end housing 1, the insert plate 8 is inserted into the socket 600 and pressed by the push rod 7. The second hook assembly 3 and the first hook assembly 2 are engaged to form a locking mechanism. The outer wall of the fixed end housing 1 is provided with a release operation port 100 for unlocking the locking mechanism.

[0028] The fixed end housing 1 can be the casing or frame of the equipment on which the panel 5 is to be installed. The first hook assembly 2 and the second hook assembly 3 can cooperate to form a locking mechanism. The insertion port 600 can be a strip-shaped through hole or groove, and a top rod 7 is provided below it to press the inserted plate 8 tightly. The insertion plate 8 can be a right-angle bent plate, with one end used to fix it to the panel assembly and the other end inserted vertically downward into the insertion port 600. At the same time, the first hook assembly 2, the insertion port 600, and the top rod 7 are all located in the inner cavity of the fixed end housing 1, that is, inside the equipment. Therefore, after the panel assembly is installed, the second hook assembly 3 and the insertion plate 8 are also located inside the equipment, making the equipment more aesthetically pleasing and simple in appearance.

[0029] Specifically, the user can control the first hook assembly 2 to move from the release operation port 100 so that the first hook assembly 2 is released from the second hook assembly 3, thereby unlocking the locking mechanism.

[0030] In specific implementation, the tripping operation port 100 can be located on the upper, lower, left, right, or front outer wall of the fixed end housing 1; this embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this. In one embodiment of this invention, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, after the panel assembly is installed, a release operation port 100 is opened on the top surface of the fixed end housing 1.

[0031] The panel installation structure provided in the above embodiment adopts a structure in which one side of the panel assembly is tightened by a top rod 7 and the other side is fastened by a hook. This not only satisfies the overall aesthetics of the equipment after the panel assembly is installed, but also enables the panel assembly to be removed from the front of the equipment, making it more convenient for disassembly and maintenance.

[0032] In one embodiment, the fixed end assembly further includes a push rod mounting plate 6 disposed on the inner wall of the fixed end housing 1; the top surface of the push rod mounting plate 6 is provided with an insertion port 600, and at least one push rod 7 is mounted on the side plate of the push rod mounting plate 6.

[0033] The number of top rods 7 that can be installed on the side plate of the top rod mounting plate 6 is 1 to 10, preferably 3, which can more securely tighten the insert plate 8. In this embodiment, the top rods 7 are installed through the top rod mounting plate 6 and the insert 600 is provided. The structure is simple and easy to install and maintain.

[0034] In one embodiment, the push rod mounting plate 6 includes a U-shaped plate with a downward opening and a connecting part extending vertically from one end of the U-shaped plate; the connecting part is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fixed end housing 1; the insertion port 600 is a strip-shaped through hole opened on the top surface of the U-shaped plate; the side of the U-shaped plate is provided with mounting holes for mounting the push rod 7.

[0035] The number of mounting holes can be 1 to 10, preferably 3, and each mounting hole is used to install one top rod 7. Specifically, the top rod 7 is installed on the top rod mounting plate 6 through the mounting holes, and can be easily disassembled and replaced if damaged.

[0036] In one embodiment, the panel assembly includes a panel fastener 4 and a panel 5; the panel 5 is fixedly disposed on one side of the panel fastener 4, and the second hook assembly 3 and the insert plate 8 are disposed at both ends on the other side of the panel fastener 4.

[0037] Panel 5 may be equipped with a display screen or a touch surface; in specific implementations, panel 5 may be a touch panel, a display panel, or a button panel.

[0038] In this embodiment, the panel 5 is installed on the fixed end housing 1 by the panel fastener 4, which can avoid the impact of the installation or disassembly on the panel 5 and better protect the panel 5.

[0039] In one embodiment, the second hook assembly 3 includes a second hook 301, a second spring 302, and a second hook base 303, with the second hook base 303 fixed to one end of the panel assembly; the second hook 301 is disposed on the second hook base 303, and the second spring 302 is disposed between the second hook 301 and the second hook base 303. The second spring 302 serves as an elastic buffer and a restoring mechanism.

[0040] As one embodiment of this invention, the rear end of the second hook 301 is provided with a groove, and the second hook base 303 is also provided with a groove. The two ends of the second spring 302 are respectively fixed in the above two grooves, making the connection more stable.

[0041] Furthermore, the second hook base 303 may also be provided with a guide groove for installing the second hook 301, which can effectively prevent the second hook 301 from shifting.

[0042] The second hook assembly 3 described above has a simple structure, occupies little space, and has low cost.

[0043] In one embodiment, the first hook assembly 2 includes a fixed base 201, a first hook base 202, a first spring 203, a rotating shaft 204, and a first hook 205. The fixed base 201 is fixed to the inner wall of the fixed end housing 1, the first hook base 202 is fixed to the fixed base 201, the first hook 205 is rotatably mounted on the first hook base 202 via the rotating shaft 204, and the first spring 203 is located between the first hook 205 and the first hook base 202. One end of the rotating shaft 204 is located inside the release operation port 100, and the rotating shaft 204 drives the first hook 205 to rotate under user operation to unlock the locking mechanism.

[0044] The first spring 203 serves as an elastic buffer and a reset mechanism.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first hook assembly 2 can be located within the release operation port 100 by placing one end of the rotating shaft 204, which facilitates user operation and unlocking, improves the appearance of the device, and has a simple structure, occupies little space, and has low cost.

[0046] In one embodiment, the rotating shaft 204 has an operating groove on its end face within the tripping operation port 100. The rotating shaft 204 is operated to rotate via the operating groove, which facilitates user unlocking and prevents accidental activation. The operating groove is a groove that allows the user to operate the rotating shaft 204 to rotate, and its shape is not limited.

[0047] In one embodiment of this invention, the operating groove can be a straight groove, a cross groove, a triangular groove, a polygonal groove, or a plum blossom groove. The polygonal groove can be a quadrilateral groove, a pentagonal groove, or a hexagonal groove.

[0048] In one embodiment of this invention, the end face of the rotating shaft 204 located inside the tripping operation port 100 is flush with the outer wall of the fixed end housing 1, which does not affect the overall aesthetics of the device and can also prevent accidental activation.

[0049] In the above embodiments, the fixed end assembly includes a fixed end housing 1, a first hook assembly 2, a top rod mounting plate 6, and a top rod 7. The first hook assembly 2 and the top rod mounting plate 6 are fixedly mounted on the fixed end housing 1, and the top rod 7 is fixed on the top rod mounting plate 6.

[0050] The panel assembly includes a second hook assembly 3, a panel fixing member 4, a panel 5, and an insert plate 8. The second hook assembly 3 and the insert plate 8 are fixedly disposed on the side of the panel fixing member 4 facing the fixed end housing 1, and the panel 5 is fixedly disposed on the other side of the panel fixing member 4.

[0051] like Figure 12-16 As shown, the working principle of the panel installation and removal is as follows: First, insert the panel assembly diagonally downwards into the fixed end housing 1, as follows: Figure 13 As indicated by the middle arrow, insert the insert plate 8 into the socket 600 on the top rod mounting plate 6, and pre-tighten the top rod 7 against the panel assembly to achieve pre-compression; then, rotate the panel assembly until it is flush with the fixed end housing 1, and the second hook assembly 3 and the first hook assembly 2 are engaged and locked to complete the panel installation. The state of the first hook 205 is as follows. Figure 12 As shown in Figure 205a.

[0052] When removing panel components, such as Figure 16 As shown, first use a wrench to rotate the rotating shaft 204 from the release operation port 100, causing the first hook 205 to rotate and unlocking the first hook assembly 2. The state of the first hook 205 is as follows. Figure 12 As shown in 205b; Figure 15 As shown, rotate the panel assembly and disconnect the relevant connecting wires; finally, lift the panel assembly diagonally upwards to remove it and perform maintenance on the internal components of the equipment.

[0053] Other configurations and operations of the panel mounting structure according to the embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0054] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0055] In the description of this specification, references to the terms "embodiment," "specific embodiment," "example," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example that is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention.

[0056] In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the terms used do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined with each other in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples without interference or contradiction.

Claims

1. A panel mounting structure, characterized in that: Includes fixed-end components and panel components; The fixed end assembly includes a fixed end housing (1), one end of which is provided with a first hook assembly (2), and the other end is provided with a socket (600), and a top rod (7) is provided below the socket (600). One end of the panel assembly is provided with a second hook assembly (3), and the other end is provided with a plug plate (8). When the panel assembly is installed on the fixed end housing (1), the insert plate (8) is inserted into the socket (600) and pressed by the top rod (7). The second hook assembly (3) is engaged with the first hook assembly (2) to form a locking mechanism. The outer wall of the fixed end housing (1) is provided with a release operation port (100) for unlocking the locking mechanism.

2. The panel mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed end assembly also includes a top rod mounting plate (6) disposed on the inner wall of the fixed end housing (1). The top surface of the top rod mounting plate (6) is provided with the socket (600), and at least one top rod (7) is installed on the side plate of the top rod mounting plate (6).

3. The panel mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top rod mounting plate (6) includes a U-shaped plate with a downward opening and a connecting part extending vertically from one end of the U-shaped plate; The connecting part is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fixed end housing (1); the socket (600) is a strip-shaped through hole opened on the top surface of the U-shaped plate; the side of the U-shaped plate is provided with a mounting hole for installing the top rod (7).

4. The panel mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel assembly includes a panel fastener (4) and a panel (5); The panel (5) is fixedly disposed on one side of the panel fixing member (4), and the second hook assembly (3) and the insert plate (8) are disposed at both ends on the other side of the panel fixing member (4).

5. The panel mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second hook assembly (3) includes a second hook (301), a second spring (302) and a second hook base (303), the second hook base (303) being fixed to one end of the panel assembly; The second hook (301) is disposed on the second hook base (303), and the second spring (302) is disposed between the second hook (301) and the second hook base (303).

6. The panel mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first hook assembly (2) includes a fixed base (201), a first hook base (202), a first spring (203), a rotating shaft (204), and a first hook (205); The fixed base (201) is fixed to the inner wall of the fixed end housing (1), the first hook base (202) is fixed to the fixed base (201), the first hook (205) is rotatably disposed on the first hook base (202) through the rotating shaft (204), and the first spring (203) is disposed between the first hook (205) and the first hook base (202); One end of the rotating shaft (204) is located inside the release operation port (100). Under user operation, the rotating shaft (204) drives the first hook (205) to rotate, thereby unlocking the locking mechanism.

7. The panel mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (204) has an operating groove on its end face located inside the tripping operation port (100).

8. The panel mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The operating slot can be a straight slot, a cross slot, a triangular slot, a polygonal slot, or a plum blossom slot.

9. The panel mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The end face of the rotating shaft (204) located inside the tripping operation port (100) is flush with the outer wall of the fixed end housing (1).

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