A connection assembly

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of connecting devices, in particular to a connecting assembly which comprises a first base capable of being mounted on a first base body and a second base capable of being mounted on a second base body, the first base and the second base are respectively provided with magnetic parts capable of magnetically connecting the first base and the second base, a boss protruding towards the second base is formed on the first base, a positioning groove matched with the boss is formed on the second base, a movable clamping part is arranged in the positioning groove, a clamping groove matched with the clamping part for clamping is formed on the boss, the first base is provided with a movable switch part, and the switch part is pushed to make the clamping part separate from the clamping groove. The application at least provides a quick-release connecting assembly which is simple in structure, accurate in alignment, stable in connection and quick in unlocking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connection device technology, and in particular to a connection component. Background Technology

[0002] In many fields such as modern industrial design, consumer electronics, home furnishings, and photographic equipment, there are numerous scenarios that require frequent disassembly, assembly, or rapid connection. To achieve quick connection and separation between two components, the industry has developed various quick-release connection structures.

[0003] Early connection methods mostly used threaded fasteners. While these were reliable, the assembly and disassembly processes were cumbersome and time-consuming, failing to meet the needs of rapid operation. To address this, quick-release mechanisms based on snap-fit ​​and pin structures emerged. For example, some products use interlocking hooks and slots on two connecting parts, utilizing the elastic deformation of the components to achieve a snap-fit ​​connection. However, these structures often suffer from alignment difficulties, requiring precise alignment from the user; otherwise, successful engagement is impossible, resulting in a poor user experience. Furthermore, snap-fit ​​mechanisms relying on elastic deformation are prone to fatigue and aging after repeated use, leading to loosening of the connection and decreased reliability.

[0004] To improve the alignment experience, some products have introduced magnetic-assisted positioning technology. By placing magnets on the first and second connectors, magnetic attraction is used to automatically and roughly align the two. However, existing magnetic quick-release structures often rely solely on magnetic force to maintain the connection, which has limited holding force. They are prone to accidental detachment when subjected to large tensile, torsional, or vibration loads, resulting in insufficient stability and making them unsuitable for applications requiring high connection strength.

[0005] Other designs combine magnetic attraction with mechanical locking, attempting to balance easy alignment with strong connection. However, these designs are typically complex, involving numerous components, resulting in high production costs and bulky size. Their unlocking mechanisms are also often not intuitive or convenient, requiring two-handed operation or force applied at specific angles, thus failing to truly achieve the goal of "quick release."

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the field for a quick-release connection solution that is simple in structure, easy to align, stable in connection and quick to unlock, in order to overcome the above-mentioned defects in the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0007] This application provides a connection component, which is at least a quick-release connection component with a simple structure, accurate alignment, stable connection and quick unlocking.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a connecting component, including a first base that can be mounted on a first base and a second base that can be mounted on a second base. The first base and the second base are respectively provided with magnetic components that enable the first base and the second base to be magnetically connected. A boss is formed on the first base and protrudes toward the second base. A positioning groove is formed on the second base that mates with the boss. A movable snap-fit ​​component is provided in the positioning groove. A snap-fit ​​groove is formed on the boss that engages with the snap-fit ​​component. The first base is provided with a movable switch component. Turning the switch component will push the snap-fit ​​component away from the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the switch member has an abutment portion located on the boss, the abutment portion being able to abut against and push the latching member.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first base is provided with a movable member that is kinetically connected to the switch member, the movable member having an abutment portion that can abut against and push the latching member.

[0011] In some embodiments, two snap-fit ​​members are provided and are respectively located on both sides of the positioning groove, and the switch member and the movable member are respectively located on both sides of the boss and cooperate with the snap-fit ​​members.

[0012] In some embodiments, openings are provided on both sides of the positioning groove to expose the snap-fit ​​member, and openings are provided on both sides of the boss to expose the abutting portion of the switch member and the abutting portion of the movable member, wherein the abutting portion can move at the opening.

[0013] In some embodiments, the switching element and the movable element are hinged to the first base, and the switching element and the movable element have teeth that mesh with each other for transmission. The switching element is provided with an elastic element that gives it a tendency to return to its original position after being toggled.

[0014] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​member has snap-fit ​​portions that engage with the snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​portions are distributed at the four corners of the positioning groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​portion has a beveled surface that facilitates snapping into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​member is provided with an elastic element that tends to keep the snap-fit ​​portion engaged in the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the magnetic element is respectively disposed in the boss and in the second base at positions corresponding to the positioning groove.

[0018] Based on the above, the advantages of this application's technical solution compared to the prior art are:

[0019] 1. By setting up magnets, the first base and the second base can automatically attract each other when they are close together and complete the initial coarse positioning. Furthermore, through the cooperation of the boss and the positioning groove, the two are guided to be precisely aligned, which greatly improves the user experience.

[0020] 2. Based on the initial magnetic positioning and adsorption, the mechanical locking of the locking component after the boss is inserted into the positioning groove forms a double insurance. The mechanical locking provides tensile, torsional and vibration resistance far superior to pure magnetic connection, ensuring the stability and safety of the connection.

[0021] 3. An independent switch is provided. Users can simply toggle the switch to drive the card to disengage from the card slot, instantly releasing the mechanical lock. The entire unlocking process is completed in one step, without complicated operations or forceful pulling, achieving quick disassembly.

[0022] 4. The magnetic attraction, boss guidance, and snap-fit ​​mechanism are cleverly integrated into the two bases. With fewer parts and a reasonable structural layout, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the entire component is made smaller and more compact. The mechanical snap-fit ​​mechanism is not prone to failure due to aging and has a long service life. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure and fit of an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first base structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the first base in an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the switch and the moving part in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second base structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the card connector structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: First base 1; Boss 1.1; Snap-fit ​​groove 1.2; Second base 2; Positioning groove 2.1; Snap-fit ​​component 3; Snap-fit ​​part 3.1; Switch component 4; Toggle part 4.1; Movable component 5; Abutment part 6; Magnetic component 7. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application is described and illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments provided in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application. Furthermore, it is understood that although the efforts made in such a development process may be complex and lengthy, for those skilled in the art related to the content disclosed in this application, modifications to design, manufacturing, or production based on the technical content disclosed in this application are merely conventional technical means and should not be construed as insufficient disclosure of the content of this application.

[0033] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application may be combined with other embodiments without conflict.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms “a,” “an,” “an,” “the,” and similar words used in this application do not indicate quantity limitation and may indicate singular or plural. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and any variations thereof used in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or modules (units) is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may also include steps or units not listed, or may include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices. The terms “connected,” “linked,” “coupled,” and similar words used in this application are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. “Multiple” used in this application means two or more. “And / or” describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships may exist; for example, “A and / or B” can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., used in this application are merely to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of the objects.

[0035] This application provides a connecting component, including a first base that can be mounted on a first base and a second base that can be mounted on a second base. The first base and the second base are respectively provided with magnetic components that enable the first base and the second base to be magnetically connected. A boss is formed on the first base and protrudes towards the second base. A positioning groove is formed on the second base and mates with the boss. A movable snap-fit ​​component is provided in the positioning groove. A snap-fit ​​groove is formed on the boss and mates with the snap-fit ​​component. A movable switch component is provided on the first base. Moving the switch component will push the snap-fit ​​component away from the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0036] Implementation, for example Figures 1-7As shown, a connecting assembly includes a first base 1 that can be mounted on a first base and a second base 2 that can be mounted on a second base. The first base 1 has a boss 1.1 protruding towards the second base 2. The second base 2 has a positioning groove 2.1 that mates with the boss 1.1. Two movable snap-fit ​​members 3 are disposed within the second base 2. The snap-fit ​​members 3 are located on both sides of the positioning groove 2.1, and each snap-fit ​​member 3 has two snap-fit ​​portions 3.1. The snap-fit ​​portions 3.1 pass through the sidewall of the positioning groove 2.1 and mate with snap-fit ​​grooves 1.2 formed on the boss 1.1. The snap-fit ​​grooves 1.2 are distributed at the four corners of the boss 1.1, and the snap-fit ​​portions 3.1 are distributed at the four corners of the positioning groove 2.1. The first base 1 is provided with a switch 4 and a movable member 5 hinged therein. The switch 4 and the movable member 5 each have an abutment portion 6 corresponding to the position of the latching member 3. Openings are provided on both sides of the boss 1.1 to expose the abutment portions 6 of the switch 4 and the movable member 5. The switch 4 and the movable member 5 have teeth that mesh with each other for transmission. The switch 4 is provided with a toggle portion 4.1 extending from inside the first base 1. The positioning groove 2.1 has openings on both sides that expose the snap-fit ​​component 3. These openings extend outward from the inner wall of the positioning groove 2.1 to the opening of the positioning groove 2.1. When the toggle part 4.1 of the switch component 4 is activated, the movable part 5 can move. The abutting part 6 of the switch component 4 and the abutting part 6 of the movable part 5 move outward from the opening of the boss 1.1 at the same time and abut against the snap-fit ​​component 3 exposed from the opening of the positioning groove 2.1. This pushes the snap-fit ​​component 3 open to both sides, causing the snap-fit ​​part 3.1 to disengage from the snap-fit ​​groove 1.2, thus achieving one-button unlocking.

[0037] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​portion 3.1 has an inclined surface formed on it, which facilitates the snap-fit ​​portion 3.1 to snap into the snap-fit ​​groove 1.2 when the boss 1.1 is inserted into the positioning groove 2.1. Inclined surfaces are formed on both sides of the end of the boss 1.1 to facilitate the snap-fit ​​portion 3.1 to snap into the positioning groove 2.1.

[0038] Furthermore, the switch 4 is provided with an elastic element that tends to reset after being toggled. In this embodiment, the elastic element is a torsion spring mounted on the hinge shaft of the switch 4. The latching member 3 is provided with an elastic element in the direction away from the boss 1.1 that tends to keep the latching part 3.1 locked into the latching groove 1.2. In this embodiment, the elastic element is a spring with both ends abutting against the interior of the latching member 3 and the second base 2, respectively.

[0039] Furthermore, a magnetic element 7 is provided inside the boss 1.1, and a magnetic element 7 is provided inside the second base 2 at a position corresponding to the positioning groove 2.1, which cooperates with the magnetic element 7 inside the boss 1.1 to magnetically attract each other, so that the first base 1 and the second base 2 have a mutual magnetic attraction force. In this embodiment, the magnetic element 7 is a magnet.

[0040] Those skilled in the art should understand that the technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments have been described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0041] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connecting component, characterized in that: The device includes a first base that can be mounted on a first base and a second base that can be mounted on a second base. The first base and the second base are respectively provided with magnetic components that allow the first base and the second base to be magnetically connected. The first base has a boss that protrudes toward the second base, and the second base has a positioning groove that mates with the boss. A movable snap-fit ​​component is provided in the positioning groove. The boss has a snap-fit ​​groove that mates with the snap-fit ​​component. The first base is provided with a movable switch component. Turning the switch component will push the snap-fit ​​component away from the snap-fit ​​groove.

2. A connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch member has an abutment portion located on the boss, the abutment portion being able to abut against the latching member and push the latching member.

3. A connection component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first base is provided with a movable member that is drively connected to the switch member. The movable member has an abutment portion that can abut against and push the latching member.

4. A connection component according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two snap-fit ​​components are provided and are located on both sides of the positioning groove. The switch component and the movable component are located on both sides of the boss and cooperate with the snap-fit ​​components.

5. A connection component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning groove has openings on both sides that expose the snap-fit ​​component, and the boss has openings on both sides that expose the abutting part of the switch component and the abutting part of the movable component, and the abutting part can move at the openings.

6. A connection component according to claim 3, characterized in that: The switching element and the movable element are hinged to the first base. The switching element and the movable element have teeth that mesh with each other for transmission. The switching element is provided with an elastic element that gives it a tendency to return to its original position after being toggled.

7. A connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​component has snap-fit ​​parts that engage with the snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​parts are distributed at the four corners of the positioning groove.

8. A connection component according to claim 7, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​portion has an inclined surface that facilitates snapping into the snap-fit ​​groove.

9. A connecting component according to claim 7, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​component is provided with an elastic element that keeps the snap-fit ​​portion inclined to snap into the snap-fit ​​groove.

10. A connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic components are respectively disposed in the boss and the second base at positions corresponding to the positioning grooves.

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