A locking device for a computer case panel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a computer case panel's lock catch device, include: support subassembly and lock catch subassembly, lock catch subassembly includes base, stop plate and clamping plate, and the bottom of base top recess is vertically connected with first support and second support and sets up limit hole at the end, and the first extension is vertically established on the first support, and the female buckle is outwardly convex and is established in the middle part of first extension, and the second extension is vertically established on the clamping plate, and the male buckle is outwardly convex and is established in the middle part of second extension, and the first support and clamping plate shape are adapted to the male buckle and female buckle under the interlocking effect of the male buckle and female buckle and carry out the clamping of the first support and clamping plate, and the bottom of stop plate extends outwardly and has the locating plate, and the end is equipped with the locating part, and the shape of stop plate is adapted to the recess shape to make the locating plate insert connection fixed limit hole and the locating part is clamped in limit hole, the utility model discloses through setting the male buckle and female buckle of clamping plate and base, and the both lock tightly fixed, secondly, the locating part on stop plate is inserted and fixed to the limit hole on the recess of base, and the installation is simple and firm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer chassis technology, specifically to a locking device for a computer chassis panel. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, computer hardware performance has become increasingly powerful, which has also placed higher demands on computer cases. To meet this demand, designs using materials such as glass and metal as computer case panels have gradually become popular.

[0003] Currently, the most common ways to fix computer case panels on the market are through adhesive or screws. While screw fixing is secure, it requires frequent use of screwdrivers and other tools during installation and removal, which is cumbersome and can easily scratch the panel surface. Adhesive fixing, on the other hand, is simple to operate, but its strength is limited, making it difficult to ensure that the panel will not fall off or break when subjected to external impact. Furthermore, disassembly is time-consuming and laborious when replacement is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a locking device for a computer chassis panel to solve the problems of inconvenient and unstable assembly of computer chassis panels mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a locking device for a computer chassis panel, comprising: a support assembly, which is composed of a top plate, a front panel, and a side plate; A locking assembly, which consists of a base, a limiting plate, and a locking plate; The locking assembly is vertically mounted on the support assembly, and the support assembly is fixedly connected by the locking assembly. The base has a groove at its top, and a first bracket and a second bracket are vertically connected to the groove. A limiting hole is provided at one end of the groove. A first extension is vertically provided on the first bracket, and female buckles extend outward from both ends of the first extension. A second extension is vertically provided on the locking plate, and male buckles extend outward from both ends of the second extension. The shape of the first bracket is adapted to the shape of the locking plate so that the male and female buckles can be engaged under the mutual locking action. A positioning plate extends outward from the bottom of the limiting plate, and a positioning part is provided at the end of the positioning plate. The shape of the limiting plate is adapted to the shape of the groove so that the positioning plate is inserted into the upper limiting hole of the groove and the positioning part is engaged in the limiting hole.

[0006] Preferably, both the first extension and the second extension have a triangular shape.

[0007] Preferably, the base is triangular in shape.

[0008] Preferably, the limiting plate is vertically installed on the top plate, the base is vertically installed on the side plate, and the clamping plate is vertically installed on the panel.

[0009] Preferably, the female buckle head is provided with a hook portion, and the female buckle head is provided with a locking portion for engaging and locking with the hook portion of the female buckle.

[0010] Preferably, both the panel and the bottom surface of the side panel are provided with pads.

[0011] Preferably, both the support assembly and the locking assembly are made of plastic.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: In this utility model, a snap fastener is provided on the base and the card plate to lock and fix them together. Then, the positioning part on the limiting plate is used to insert and fix the upper positioning hole of the base groove. Thus, the side plate, top plate and front panel are tightly fixed and connected by the cooperation of the base, the limiting plate and the card plate. The installation is simple, convenient and firm. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the locking device for a computer chassis panel according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the locking assembly structure in the locking device of the computer chassis panel described in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the locking assembly in the locking device of the computer chassis panel described in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting plate structure in the locking device of a computer chassis panel according to the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure in the locking device of the computer chassis panel described in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the latching device in the computer chassis panel of the present invention; In the diagram: 1. Support assembly; 101. Top plate; 102. Panel; 103. Side plate; 104. Foot pad; 2. Locking assembly; 201. Base; 202. Limiting plate; 203. Locking plate; 2011. Groove; 2012. First bracket; 2013. Second bracket; 2014. Limiting hole; 2015. First extension; 2016. Female buckle; 2017. Second extension; 2018. Female buckle; 2019. Hook; 2020. Locking part; 2021. Positioning plate; 2022. Positioning part; Detailed Implementation

[0014] 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.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" 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. The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure. Example

[0016] Reference Figures 1 to 6In this embodiment of the present invention, a locking device for a computer chassis panel includes: a support assembly 1 and a locking assembly 2. The support assembly 1 includes a top plate 101, a panel 102, and a side plate 103. The locking assembly 2 includes a base 201, a limiting plate 202, and a locking plate 203. The limiting plate 202 is vertically mounted on the top plate 101, the base 201 is vertically mounted on the side plate 103, and the locking plate 203 is vertically mounted on the panel 102. The locking assembly 2 is vertically mounted on the support assembly 1, and the support assembly 1 is fixedly connected to it by the locking assembly 2. Meanwhile, a groove 2011 is provided on the top of the base 201, and a first bracket 2012 and a second bracket 2013 are vertically connected to the groove 2011. A limiting hole 2014 is provided at one end of the groove 2011. A first extension 2015 is vertically arranged on the bracket 2012. Both ends of the first extension 2015 are provided with female buckles 2016 extending outward. A second extension 2017 is vertically arranged on the clamping plate 203. Both ends of the second extension 2017 are provided with male buckles 2018 extending outward. The shape of the first bracket 2012 and the clamping plate 203 are adapted to each other so that they can be locked together by the mutual locking action of the male buckles 2018 and the female buckles 2016. A positioning plate 2021 extends outward from the bottom of the limiting plate 202. A positioning part 2022 is provided at the end of the positioning plate 2021. The shape of the limiting plate 202 is adapted to the shape of the groove 2011 so that the positioning plate 2021 is inserted and fixed in the upper limit hole 2014 of the groove, while the positioning part 2022 is locked in the limiting hole 2014.

[0017] In this embodiment, preferably, both the first extension 2015 and the second extension 2017 are triangular in shape.

[0018] In this embodiment, preferably, the base 201 has a triangular structure so that the base is not easily deformed or broken when it is installed, disassembled, or when the chassis is subjected to vibration.

[0019] In this embodiment, preferably, the head of the female buckle 2018 is provided with a hook portion 2019, and the head of the female buckle 2016 is provided with a locking portion 2020 for engaging with the hook portion 2019 of the female buckle for locking.

[0020] In this embodiment, preferably, both the bottom surfaces of the panel 102 and the side panel 103 are provided with pads 104.

[0021] In this embodiment, preferably, both the support component 1 and the locking component 2 are made of tempered glass so that the hardware operating status and heat dissipation effect inside the chassis can be observed more intuitively and the adhesion is more firm, providing a better visual experience, or they can be made of acrylic or metal.

[0022] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, the base 201, the limiting plate 202, and the locking plate 203 are first fixedly installed on the side plate 103, the top plate 101, and the front panel 102, respectively. The preferred installation method is to use UV shadowless adhesive to fix them. Next, the base 201 and the locking plate 203 are locked together by the set mortise and tenon fastener. Finally, the positioning part 2022 on the limiting plate 202 is inserted into the upper positioning hole 2014 of the base groove to fix it. Then, the side plate 103, the top plate 101, and the front panel 102 are tightly fixed and connected by the mutual cooperation of the base 201, the limiting plate 202, and the locking plate 203.

[0023] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A locking device for a computer chassis panel, comprising: The support assembly (1) consists of a top plate (101), a front panel (102), and a side plate (103); A locking assembly (2) is composed of a base (201), a limiting plate (202), and a locking plate (203). The locking assembly (2) is vertically mounted on the support assembly (1), and the support assembly (1) is fixedly connected through the locking assembly (2). The base (201) has a groove (2011) at its top, and a first bracket (2012) and a second bracket (2013) are vertically connected to the groove (2011). A limiting hole (2014) is provided at one end of the groove (2011). A first extension (2015) is vertically provided on the first bracket (2012), and female buckles (2016) extend outward from both ends of the first extension (2015). The card plate (203) is vertically provided with a second extension (2017), and the two ends of the second extension (2017) are provided with female buckles (2018). The first bracket (2012) is adapted to the shape of the card plate (203) so that the female buckles (2018) and the female buckles (2016) can be locked together. The bottom of the limiting plate (202) is provided with a positioning plate (2021), and the end of the positioning plate (2021) is provided with a positioning part (2022). The shape of the limiting plate (202) is adapted to the shape of the groove (2011) so that the positioning plate (2021) can be inserted into the upper positioning hole (2014) of the groove and the positioning part (2022) can be locked in the limiting hole (2014).

2. The locking device for a computer chassis panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first extension (2015) and the second extension (2017) have a triangular shape.

3. The locking device for a computer chassis panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base (201) is triangular in shape.

4. The locking device for a computer chassis panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting plate (202) is vertically installed on the top plate (101), the base (201) is vertically installed on the side plate (103), and the clamping plate (203) is vertically installed on the panel (102).

5. The locking device for a computer chassis panel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The head of the sub-buckle (2018) is provided with a hook (2019), and the head of the female buckle (2016) is provided with a locking part (2020) for engaging with the hook (2019) of the sub-buckle to lock.

6. The locking device for a computer chassis panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the panel (102) and the side panel (103) have feet (104) on their bottom surfaces.

7. A locking device for a computer chassis panel according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, Both the support assembly (1) and the locking assembly (2) are made of plastic.

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