Clamping seat and combined plate assembly

Abstract

The application provides a clamping seat, which comprises an elastic component, a pushing part and an anti-disengagement groove. The elastic component is arranged on a first side surface of the clamping seat. The pushing part is arranged on the elastic component, and the pushing part is in a sheet shape and has a pushing surface which is parallel to the surface of the first side surface. The anti-disengagement groove is concavely arranged on a second side surface of the clamping seat, and the second side surface is arranged opposite to the first side surface. Thus, personnel can conveniently disengage the plate from the clamping seat. In addition, the clamping seat of the application is provided with a specially designed inclined surface and groove, which is more conducive to disengaging the plate from the clamping seat by using a prying tool and smoothly taking out the plate from the clamping seat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a snap-fit ​​connector, and more particularly to a snap-fit ​​connector and modular panel assembly that facilitates the disassembly of sheet metal by personnel. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of landscape design, outdoor flooring has become an indispensable element in courtyards, terraces, and walkways. Outdoor flooring not only needs to be aesthetically pleasing to enhance the overall quality of the landscape, but it also requires ease of maintenance. Its design should allow for easy replacement of panels, minimizing the difficulty of replacement.

[0003] However, traditional outdoor flooring uses connectors between the planks, locking each plank to the connector to secure its position and prevent displacement due to external forces. But when a plank needs replacement due to damage, aging, or other factors, the connector is already firmly attached. If installers need to replace a plank, they generally need to destroy the entire structure of the plank and connector to reinstall the new plank. This is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also wasteful of materials and may damage undamaged planks. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a snap-fit ​​connector and a modular panel assembly to facilitate the disassembly of the panel by personnel.

[0005] The foregoing objectives do not preclude the existence of other objectives. If an objective can be derived by those skilled in the art from the description, claims, or drawings, it is also included in the objectives of this application.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a snap-fit ​​connector, which includes an elastic component, a pushing portion, and an anti-detachment groove. The elastic component is disposed on a first side of the snap-fit ​​connector; the pushing portion is disposed on the elastic component, the pushing portion is sheet-shaped, the pushing portion has a pushing surface, and the pushing surface is parallel to the surface of the first side; the anti-detachment groove is recessed on a second side of the snap-fit ​​connector, and the second side is disposed opposite to the first side.

[0007] In one embodiment of this application, the elastic component has a first elastic segment and a second elastic segment. The first elastic segment and the second elastic segment are connected between the first side and the pushing portion, and the first elastic segment and the second elastic segment are interconnected to form a zigzag shape.

[0008] In one embodiment of this application, there are multiple elastic components, and each elastic component is disposed at intervals between the first side surface and the pushing part along the direction parallel to the pushing surface.

[0009] In one embodiment of this application, the anti-detachment groove has a first snap-fit ​​surface, a second snap-fit ​​surface, and a third snap-fit ​​surface. The first snap-fit ​​surface is connected to the second side of the snap-fit ​​seat. A first included angle is connected between the surface of the first snap-fit ​​surface and the surface of the second snap-fit ​​surface. A second included angle is connected between the surface of the second snap-fit ​​surface and the surface of the third snap-fit ​​surface. The angles of the first included angle and the second included angle are both between 100 degrees and 140 degrees.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, a rounded corner is formed between the first snap-fit ​​surface of the anti-detachment slot and the second side surface of the snap-fit ​​seat.

[0011] In one embodiment of this application, the card holder has a third side surface located between the first side surface and the second side surface; the card holder has a cross-section located between the third card surface and the third side surface, and a first inner angle is formed between the cross-section and the third side surface, the angle of the first inner angle being between 120 degrees and 150 degrees.

[0012] In one embodiment of this application, the card holder has a third side and a fourth side, which are located between the first side and the second side and are disposed opposite to each other; the card holder has a through hole that extends from the third side to the fourth side, and the inner diameter of the through hole gradually expands from the third side to the fourth side.

[0013] In another embodiment of this application, a modular panel assembly is provided, comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a snap-fit ​​connector. The first panel has a push groove; the second panel is adjacent to the first panel and has a tongue; the snap-fit ​​connector is located between the first panel and the second panel. When the snap-fit ​​connector, the first panel, and the second panel are assembled, the push surface of the snap-fit ​​connector pushes against the push groove of the first panel, and the anti-disengagement groove of the snap-fit ​​connector engages with the tongue of the second panel; when the first panel is detached from the snap-fit ​​connector, the first panel displaces in one lateral direction, and the first panel pushes against the push portion of the snap-fit ​​connector, and then the first panel and the snap-fit ​​connector are detached from the side of the first panel away from the push groove.

[0014] In one embodiment of this application, the push groove has a push surface, a first groove surface and a second groove surface. The push surface is connected between the first groove surface and the second groove surface. A third included angle is connected between the surface of the push surface and the surface of the first groove surface. A fourth included angle is connected between the surface of the push surface and the surface of the second groove surface. The angles of the third included angle and the fourth included angle are both right angles.

[0015] In one embodiment of this application, the first plate has a guide surface and a latching surface. The guide surface is connected between the latching surface and the first groove surface. There is a third inner angle between the first groove surface and the guide surface. The angle of the third inner angle is between 120 degrees and 150 degrees. There is a fourth inner angle between the guide surface and the latching surface. The angle of the fourth inner angle is between 110 degrees and 130 degrees.

[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the second plate has a top surface, a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface connects the top surface and the second inclined surface. There is a fifth inner angle between the top surface and the first inclined surface. The angle of the fifth inner angle is between 50 degrees and 80 degrees. There is a sixth inner angle between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface. The angle of the sixth inner angle is between 120 degrees and 150 degrees.

[0017] In one embodiment of this application, the second plate has an inlet groove, which is recessed between the tongue and the second inclined surface.

[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the second plate has a bottom surface and a mating groove. The bottom surface and the top surface of the second plate are disposed opposite to each other, and the mating groove is connected to the bottom surface. The tongue of the second plate is located between the inlet groove and the mating groove. When the snap-fit ​​seat is assembled with the second plate, the snap-fit ​​seat is engaged with the mating groove of the second plate.

[0019] In summary, this application has at least the following technical effects: 1. The structure of the snap-fit ​​seat allows for the creation of a detachment gap on the side of the first plate away from the push groove when the first plate is displaced in the lateral direction, thus facilitating the removal of the first plate from the snap-fit ​​seat by personnel.

[0020] Second, on the other hand, when the snap-fit ​​seat is pushed against the first plate, the design of the snap-fit ​​seat elastic component and the pushing part in this application enables the first plate to be subjected to a more uniform pushing force. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a card holder according to an embodiment of this application, and in particular, a schematic diagram showing the appearance features of the card holder.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of a snap-fit ​​connector according to an embodiment of this application, particularly showing the features of the elastic component.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view of a card holder according to an embodiment of this application, especially showing the anti-slip feature.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a combined panel assembly according to an embodiment of this application, and in particular, a view showing the appearance features of the combined panel assembly.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a side view schematic diagram of the first and second plates according to an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 6 and Figure 7 These are schematic diagrams (a) and (b) of a combined panel assembly according to an embodiment of this application, and in particular, schematic diagrams showing the assembly relationship of each component.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram (a) of a combined panel assembly according to an embodiment of this application, particularly showing a prying tool inserted into the separation gap.

[0028] Figure 9A for Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0029] Figure 9B for Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram (II) of a combined panel assembly according to an embodiment of this application, particularly showing a schematic diagram of a prying tool prying open the first panel. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To facilitate the description of the central ideas expressed in the above technical content, specific embodiments are provided below. The various elements of the embodiments are depicted according to a scale, size, deformation, or displacement suitable for illustration, and are not drawn to scale with actual elements.

[0032] The exemplary embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is not intended to limit the technical principles of this application to the specific disclosed embodiments, but the scope of this application is limited only by the claims and covers alternatives, modifications and equivalents.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the embodiments of this application, this application provides a card holder 100, which facilitates personnel to disassemble the plate.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 As shown, the card holder 100 includes an elastic component 110, a push portion 120, and an anti-disengagement groove 130.

[0035] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the latching seat 100 has a first side surface 140. An elastic component 110 is disposed on the first side surface 140 of the latching seat 100. The elastic component 110 has a first elastic segment 111 and a second elastic segment 112. The first elastic segment 111 and the second elastic segment 112 are connected between the first side surface 140 and the pushing portion 120. The shape of the first elastic segment 111 and the shape of the second elastic segment 112 are similar to a V-shape, thus connecting the first elastic segment 111 and the second elastic segment 112 to form a zigzag shape. Therefore, the first elastic segment 111 and the second elastic segment 112 provide a thrust perpendicular to the surface direction of the first side surface 140.

[0036] In one embodiment of this application, there are multiple elastic components 110. Each elastic component 110 is spaced apart between the first side surface 140 and the pushing portion 120 along the direction of the pushing surface 121 parallel to the pushing portion 120, thereby providing a more uniform pushing force.

[0037] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the pushing portion 120 is disposed on the elastic component 110. The pushing portion 120 is sheet-shaped. In one embodiment of this application, the pushing portion 120 has a pushing surface 121, which is parallel to the surface of the first side surface 140.

[0038] Please see Figure 3 As shown, the latching seat 100 has a second side surface 150, which is disposed opposite to the first side surface 140. The surface of the second side surface 150 is parallel to the surface of the first side surface 140. An anti-detachment groove 130 is recessed into the second side surface 150 of the latching seat 100.

[0039] Please see Figure 3 As shown, the anti-detachment groove 130 has a first engaging surface 131, a second engaging surface 132, and a third engaging surface 133. The first engaging surface 131 is connected to the second side surface 150 of the engaging base 100; wherein, an arc angle R1 is formed between the first engaging surface 131 of the anti-detachment groove 130 and the second side surface 150 of the engaging base 100, and the radius of the arc angle R1 is between 0.25 mm and 0.75 mm, for example: 0.25, 0.375, 0.5, 0.625, and 0.75 mm, etc. A first included angle is formed between the surface of the first engaging surface 131 and the surface of the second engaging surface 132. θ 1, First included angle θ The angle is between 100 and 140 degrees, for example: 100, 110, 120, 130, and 140 degrees. A second included angle connects the surface of the second contact surface 132 and the surface of the third contact surface 133. θ 2, the second included angle θ The angle of 2 is between 100 and 140 degrees, such as 100, 110, 120, 130 and 140 degrees. Therefore, the anti-detachment groove 130 has a structure with a narrower bottom and a slightly wider groove, which makes it easier for personnel to detach the plate from the snap-fit ​​seat 100.

[0040] Please see Figure 3 As shown, the card holder 100 has a third side surface 160 and a fourth side surface 170, which are located between the first side surface 140 and the second side surface 150. The surface of the third side surface 160 is parallel to the surface of the fourth side surface 170. The card holder 100 has a cut surface 180 located between the third carding surface 133 and the third side surface 160. Figure 3 As shown, there is a first inner angle between the cross-section 180 and the third side surface 160. θ 3, First inner angle θ The angle of 3 is between 120 and 150 degrees, for example: 120, 130, 140 and 150 degrees.

[0041] The snap-fit ​​connector 100 has a through hole 190. The through hole 190 extends from the third side 160 to the fourth side 170, and the inner diameter of the through hole 190 gradually widens from the third side 160 to the fourth side 170, making the hole surface of the through hole 190 conical. This prevents the snap-fit ​​connector 100 from rotating when a screw is tightened in the through hole 190.

[0042] Please see Figure 4 As shown, in another embodiment of this application, this application provides a modular panel assembly 200, which includes a first panel 210, a second panel 220, and a snap-fit ​​connector 100. The second panel 220 is adjacent to the first panel 210, and the snap-fit ​​connector 100 is located between the first panel 210 and the second panel 220.

[0043] Please see Figure 5 As shown, in this application, the first plate 210 and the second plate 220 can have the same structure. Wherein, as... Figure 5 As shown, for the convenience of illustrating and explaining the first plate 210 and the second plate 220, the first plate 210 and the second plate 220 are shown in the same figure in this application.

[0044] Please see Figure 5 As shown, the first plate 210 has a push groove 211, and the second plate 220 has a tongue 221. When the locking seat 100, the first plate 210, and the second plate 220 are assembled, the push surface 121 of the locking seat 100 pushes against the push groove 211 of the first plate 210, and the anti-disengagement groove 130 of the locking seat 100 engages with the tongue 221 of the second plate 220. When the first plate 210 is detached from the locking seat 100, the first plate 210 moves in one direction, and the first plate 210 pushes against the push portion 120 of the locking seat 100, and then the first plate 210 is detached from the locking seat 100 from the side of the first plate 210 away from the push groove 211. Thus, personnel only need to move and pry out the first plate 210 to detach it from the locking seat 100.

[0045] Please see Figure 5 As shown, the push groove 211 has a push surface 211a, a first groove surface 211b, and a second groove surface 211c. The push surface 211a is connected between the first groove surface 211b and the second groove surface 211c. A third included angle is formed between the surface of the push surface 211a and the surface of the first groove surface 211b. θ 4, the third included angle θ Angle 4 is a right angle. A fourth included angle connects the surface of the pushing surface 211a and the surface of the second groove surface 211c. θ 5, the fourth included angle θ An angle of 5 is a right angle. For example... Figure 5 As shown, the push groove 211 is roughly U-shaped, providing... Figures 1 to 3 The snap-fit ​​connector 100 is provided with an elastic component 110 and a pushing part 120.

[0046] Please see Figure 5 As shown, the first plate 210 has a guide surface 212 and a locking surface 213. The guide surface 212 is connected between the locking surface 213 and the first groove surface 211b. A third inner angle is formed between the first groove surface 211b and the guide surface 212. θ 6, the third inner angle θ The angle of 6 is between 120 and 150 degrees, for example: 120, 130, 140, and 150 degrees. A fourth internal angle exists between the guide surface 212 and the locking surface 213. θ 7. The fourth inner angle θ The angle of 7 is between 110 and 130 degrees, for example: 110, 115, 120, 125 and 130 degrees.

[0047] In one embodiment of this application, the first plate 210 has a rounded corner R2. The rounded corner R2 is located at the bottom of the first plate 210 to facilitate personnel to remove the first plate 210 from the card holder 100.

[0048] Please see Figure 5 As shown, the second plate 220 has a top surface 222, a first inclined surface 223, and a second inclined surface 224. The first inclined surface 223 connects the top surface 222 and the second inclined surface 224. A fifth internal angle is formed between the top surface 222 and the first inclined surface 223. θ 8, the fifth interior angle θ The angle 8 is between 50 and 80 degrees, for example: 50, 60, 70, and 80 degrees. A sixth interior angle exists between the first inclined plane 223 and the second inclined plane 224. θ 9, the sixth interior angle θ The angle of 9 is between 120 and 150 degrees, for example: 120, 130, 140 and 150 degrees, etc.

[0049] Please see Figure 5 As shown, the second plate 220 has an inlet groove 225. The inlet groove 225 is recessed between the tongue 221 and the second inclined surface 224, providing a prying tool 300 to extend into the second plate 220.

[0050] Please see Figure 5As shown, the second plate 220 has a bottom surface 226 and a mating groove 227. The bottom surface 226 is disposed opposite to the top surface 222 of the second plate 220. The surface of the bottom surface 226 is parallel to the surface of the top surface 222. The mating groove 227 is connected to the bottom surface 226; the two inner walls of the mating groove 227 are at right angles. The tongue 221 of the second plate 220 is located between the inlet groove 225 and the mating groove 227. When the snap-fit ​​seat 100 is assembled with the second plate 220, the snap-fit ​​seat 100 engages with the mating groove 227 of the second plate 220, thereby securing the snap-fit ​​seat 100 and the second plate 220 together.

[0051] Please see Figures 6 to 10 As shown, with Figures 6 to 10 The illustration shows the implementation of the card slot 100 and the modular panel assembly 200. For example... Figure 6 As shown, multiple panels and multiple snap-fit ​​seats 100 are mounted on the support frame 1, forming an outdoor flooring. Figure 7 As shown, when the plate is assembled with the snap-fit ​​seat 100, the first plate 210 is located between the two snap-fit ​​seats 100. One of the snap-fit ​​seats 100 (hereinafter referred to as the first snap-fit ​​seat) pushes against the first plate 210, and the pushing force of the first snap-fit ​​seat forces the first plate 210 to be tightly snapped into place with the other snap-fit ​​seat 100 (hereinafter referred to as the second snap-fit ​​seat). Figure 8 , Figure 9A and Figure 9B As shown, when the first plate 210 is to be detached from the two latching seats 100, the first plate 210 is displaced in the lateral direction, and the first plate 210 pushes against the pushing part 120 of the first latching seat, thereby creating a detachment gap S between the first plate 210 and the second latching seat. Then, as... Figure 9B and Figure 10 As shown, a pry tool 300 is inserted into the disassembly gap S. The pry tool 300, with its upward force, causes the first plate 210 to rotate counterclockwise, thereby disassembling the first plate 210 from the second locking seat. Finally, the first plate 210 is disassembled from the first locking seat.

[0052] In summary, this application has at least the following technical effects: 1. By using the elastic push of the snap-fit ​​seat 100 and the configuration of the anti-detachment groove 130, when the first plate 210 is displaced in the lateral direction, a separation gap S will be generated on the side of the first plate 210 away from the push groove 211. Then, the first plate 210 can be pried open with the prying tool 300, thereby facilitating personnel to separate the first plate 210 from the snap-fit ​​seat 100.

[0053] Second, in addition, the design of the snap-fit ​​seat 100 elastic component 110 and the push part 120 in this application enables the first plate 210 to be subjected to a more uniform push force, rather than being limited to a single point of push force.

[0054] Third, the plate and the card holder 100 of this application are equipped with specially designed inclined surfaces and grooves, which makes it easier for the prying tool 300 to separate the first plate 210 from the card holder 100 and to smoothly remove the first plate 210.

[0055] The aforementioned technical effects do not preclude the existence of other technical effects. If those skilled in the art can derive technical effects from the description, claims, or drawings of this application, those effects are also included within the technical effects of this application.

[0056] In summary, the embodiments described in this application are merely for illustrating the technology of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of the patent application. Moreover, all modifications or variations made without departing from the inventive spirit of this application are within the scope of protection sought by this application.

[0057] Symbol explanation: 100: Card Connector 1: Support frame 110: Resilient Components 111: First elastic segment 112: Second elastic segment 120: Pushing Department 121: Push the dough 130: Anti-detachment 131: First Card Contact 132: Second card contact surface 133: Third Card Interface 140: First side view 150: Second side view 160: Third side 170: Fourth side view 180: Cross-section 190: Perforation 200: Modular panel assembly 210: First board material 211: Push groove 211a: Pushing surface 211b: First groove surface 211c: Second groove surface 212: Guiding surface 213: Card Holder 220: Second board material 221: Tongue 222: Top surface 223: First inclined plane 224:Second slope 225: Inlet slot 226: Bottom surface 227: Connecting groove 300: Prying tool R1: Rounded corner R2: Rounded Angle S: Disassembly gap θ 1: First included angle θ 2: Second included angle θ 3: First inner angle θ 4: Third included angle θ 5: Fourth angle θ 6: Third inner angle θ 7: Fourth inner angle θ 8: Fifth interior angle θ 9: Sixth interior angle

Claims

1. A card slot, characterized in that, include: An elastic component is disposed on the first side of the card holder; A pusher portion is disposed on the elastic component. The pusher portion is sheet-shaped and has a pusher surface that is parallel to the surface of the first side side. as well as An anti-detachment groove is recessed on the second side of the locking seat, and the second side is disposed opposite to the first side.

2. The card holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic component has a first elastic segment and a second elastic segment, the first elastic segment and the second elastic segment are connected between the first side and the pushing part, and the first elastic segment and the second elastic segment are connected to each other to form a zigzag shape.

3. The card holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of elastic components is multiple, and each elastic component is spaced apart between the first side surface and the pushing part along a direction parallel to the pushing surface.

4. The card holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-detachment groove has a first snap-fit ​​surface, a second snap-fit ​​surface, and a third snap-fit ​​surface. The first snap-fit ​​surface is connected to the second side of the snap-fit ​​seat. A first included angle is formed between the surface of the first snap-fit ​​surface and the surface of the second snap-fit ​​surface. A second included angle is formed between the surface of the second snap-fit ​​surface and the surface of the third snap-fit ​​surface. The angles of the first included angle and the second included angle are both between 100 degrees and 140 degrees.

5. The card holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​surface of the anti-detachment groove and the second side surface of the snap-fit ​​base form an arc angle.

6. The card holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The latching seat has a third side surface located between the first side surface and the second side surface; the latching seat has a cross-section located between the third latching surface and the third side surface, and the cross-section and the third side surface have a first inner angle between them, the angle of the first inner angle being between 120 degrees and 150 degrees.

7. The card holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card holder has a third side and a fourth side, the third side and the fourth side are located between the first side and the second side, and the third side and the fourth side are disposed opposite to each other; the card holder has a through hole, the through hole extends from the third side to the fourth side, and the inner diameter of the through hole gradually expands from the third side to the fourth side.

8. A modular panel assembly, characterized in that, include: The first plate has a push groove; A second plate, which is adjacent to the first plate, has a tongue; as well as According to any one of claims 1 to 7, the snap-fit ​​seat is located between the first plate and the second plate. When the snap-fit ​​seat, the first plate, and the second plate are assembled, the push surface of the snap-fit ​​seat abuts against the push groove of the first plate, and the anti-disengagement groove of the snap-fit ​​seat engages with the tongue of the second plate. When the first plate is detached from the snap-fit ​​seat, the first plate is displaced in a lateral direction, and the first plate pushes against the push portion of the snap-fit ​​seat. Then, the first plate is detached from the snap-fit ​​seat from the side of the first plate away from the push groove.

9. The modular panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The push groove has a push surface, a first groove surface and a second groove surface. The push surface is connected between the first groove surface and the second groove surface. A third included angle is connected between the surface of the push surface and the surface of the first groove surface. A fourth included angle is connected between the surface of the push surface and the surface of the second groove surface. The angles of the third included angle and the fourth included angle are both right angles.

10. The modular panel assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first plate has a guide surface and a locking surface. The guide surface is connected between the locking surface and the first groove surface. There is a third inner angle between the first groove surface and the guide surface. The angle of the third inner angle is between 120 degrees and 150 degrees. There is a fourth inner angle between the guide surface and the locking surface. The angle of the fourth inner angle is between 110 degrees and 130 degrees.

11. The modular panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second plate has a top surface, a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface connects the top surface and the second inclined surface. There is a fifth internal angle between the top surface and the first inclined surface. The angle of the fifth internal angle is between 50 degrees and 80 degrees. There is a sixth internal angle between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface. The angle of the sixth internal angle is between 120 degrees and 150 degrees.

12. The modular panel assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second plate has an inlet groove, which is recessed between the tongue and the second inclined surface.

13. The modular panel assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second plate has a bottom surface and a connecting groove. The bottom surface is disposed opposite to the top surface of the second plate. The connecting groove is connected to the bottom surface. The tongue of the second plate is located between the inlet groove and the connecting groove. When the snap-fit ​​seat is assembled with the second plate, the snap-fit ​​seat is engaged with the connecting groove of the second plate.

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