An expansion device and processing apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an expansion device and a processing device, the expansion device can include: a containing assembly, a first function assembly and a second function assembly, the connecting end of the containing assembly at one end in a first direction can be connected to the body of the processing device; the first function assembly is arranged on the containing assembly and can slide relative to the containing assembly in the first direction and the direction opposite to the first direction, and one end of the first function assembly along the first direction and opposite to the connecting end is provided with an operation end; the second function assembly is arranged in the operation end along the first direction, the containing assembly and the second function assembly have a locked state and an unlocked state; in the locked state, the sliding of the first function assembly relative to the containing assembly is limited; in the unlocked state, the first function assembly can slide relative to the containing assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of processing equipment technology, and in particular to an extension device and processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic devices are equipped with hard drives to persistently store operating systems, applications, user data, etc., and to enable fast data reading and writing, ensuring the normal operation of the device and meeting the user's needs.

[0003] Currently, the installation box containing the storage hard drive is inserted into a groove on the outside of the electronic device and then locked by a locking structure. This method takes up a lot of space, takes a long time to install, and is not convenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides an expansion device and a processing equipment, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides an expansion device, which may include: a receiving component, a first functional component, and a second functional component. The receiving component has a connecting end at one end along a first direction that can be connected to a processing device body. The first functional component is disposed on the receiving component and is capable of sliding relative to the receiving component in the first direction and in a direction opposite to the first direction. An operating end is provided on the first functional component at one end along the first direction and opposite to the connecting end. The second functional component passes through the operating end along the first direction. Both the second functional component and the receiving component have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the sliding of the first functional component relative to the receiving component is restricted. In the unlocked state, the first functional component is capable of sliding relative to the receiving component.

[0006] In some embodiments, a limiting portion is provided at one end of the receiving component opposite to the connecting end; the second functional component includes: a limiting member, the limiting member being capable of changing size to cause interference or release of interference between the limiting member and the limiting portion; in the case of interference, the second functional component and the receiving component are in a locked state; in the case of release of interference, the second functional component and the receiving component are in an unlocked state.

[0007] In some embodiments, the limiting portion includes a limiting groove, the limiting groove having a groove wall of a first size along a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; the limiting member is disposed opposite to the limiting groove, the limiting member having a second size larger than the first size and a third size smaller than the first size; in the case of interference, the limiting member has the second size in the second direction; in the case of releasing interference, the limiting member has the third size in the second direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, the expansion device may further include: a driving component connected to both the receiving component and the first functional component, the driving component being capable of providing the first functional component with a force along the first direction to move away from the receiving component.

[0009] In some embodiments, the receiving component includes: a first slide structure, a second slide structure, and a third slide structure. The first slide structure extends along a first direction, and its two ends extending along the first direction are a first end and a second end, respectively. The second slide structure is inclined to the first direction, and its two ends corresponding to the first direction are a third end and a fourth end, respectively. The fourth end is connected to the second end. The two ends of the third slide structure are connected to the first end and the third end, respectively, so that the first slide structure, the second slide structure, and the third slide structure are connected to form a limiting region. The guide component of the first functional component is movable along the limiting region.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first functional component includes: a guide member extending in a direction opposite to the first direction toward the operating end, the guide member having a guide end at its end extending into the limiting region and being movable along the limiting region as the first functional component slides.

[0011] In some embodiments, the receiving component has a receiving space for accommodating a functional unit; the first functional component includes: a support structure and an operating component, the support structure extending along the first direction and distributed on both sides of the receiving space along the first direction; the operating component is disposed at one end of the support structure away from the connecting end and forms a pull handle with the support structure, the operating component forming the operating end.

[0012] In some embodiments, the extension device may further include: a limiting structure disposed on the receiving component, the limiting structure being capable of limiting the movement stroke of the operating end along the first direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the bracket structure corresponding to the accommodating space along one side of the first direction includes a first part and a second part distributed along the first direction, with a gap between the first part and the second part; the limiting structure has a fifth end and a sixth end at its two ends along the first direction, the fifth end being provided with a guide slope, and the sixth end being rotatably connected to the accommodating component; during the sliding of the first functional component along the first direction, the first part moves along the guide slope, and the sixth end rotates relative to the accommodating component so that the fifth end is located within the gap.

[0014] Secondly, this disclosure provides a processing device, which may include: a processing device body and an expansion device. The processing device body has a mounting slot. The expansion device corresponds to the size of the mounting slot and can be inserted into the mounting slot. The expansion device may include: a receiving component, a first functional component, and a second functional component. The receiving component has a connecting end at one end along a first direction that can be connected to the processing device body. The first functional component is disposed on the receiving component and can slide relative to the receiving component in the first direction and in a direction opposite to the first direction. An operating end is disposed on the first functional component at one end along the first direction and opposite to the connecting end. The second functional component passes through the operating end along the first direction. The second functional component and the receiving component both have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the sliding of the first functional component relative to the receiving component is restricted. In the unlocked state, the first functional component can slide relative to the receiving component.

[0015] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this disclosure. In order to better understand the technical means of this disclosure and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this disclosure 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 some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the expansion device (locked state) provided in this disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the expansion device (unlocked state) provided in this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of the expansion device (locked state) provided in this disclosure. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of the expansion device (locked state) provided in this disclosure. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 5 A partial structural diagram of the expansion device (locked state) provided in this disclosure. Figure 3 ;

[0022] Figure 6 A partial structural diagram of the expansion device (locked state) provided in this disclosure. Figure 4 ;

[0023] Figure 7 A partial structural diagram of the expansion device (locked state) provided in this disclosure. Figure 5 ;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide component of the extension device provided in this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 9 A partial structural diagram of the expansion device (unlocked state) provided in this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the processing device provided in this disclosure.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 10. Expansion device; 11. Receiving component; 111. Connecting end; 112. Non-connecting end; 113. Receiving space; 114. Limiting part; 1141. Limiting groove; 115. First sliding groove structure; 1151. First end; 1152. Second end; 116. Second sliding groove structure; 1161. Third end; 1162. Fourth end; 117. Third sliding groove structure; 12. First functional component; 121. Operating end; 1211. Through hole; 12 2. Guide component; 1221. Guide end; 123. Support structure; 1231. First part; 1232. Second part; 1233. Notch; 124. Operating component; 13. Second functional component; 131. Limiting component; 14. Driving component; 15. Limiting structure; 151. Fifth end; 1511. Guide slope; 152. Sixth end; 20. Processing equipment body; 201. Mounting groove; 202. Functional unit; 100. Processing equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of this disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of this disclosure by way of example, but should not be used to limit the scope of this disclosure. This disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0030] These embodiments are provided to make the disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, material composition, numerical expressions, and values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limiting.

[0031] It should be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure 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 disclosure. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the permissible margin of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the permissible margin of error. Terms such as "including" or "contains" mean that the element preceding the word encompasses the element listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well.

[0033] It should also be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure depending on the specific circumstances. When a particular device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, an intermediary device may or may not be present between the particular device and the first or second device.

[0034] All terms used in this disclosure have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and not as idealized or highly formalized, unless expressly defined herein.

[0035] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0036] Electronic devices are equipped with hard drives to persistently store operating systems, applications, user data, etc., and to enable fast data reading and writing, ensuring the normal operation of the device and meeting the user's needs.

[0037] Currently, the installation box containing the storage hard drive is inserted into a groove on the outside of the electronic device and then locked by a locking structure. This method takes up a lot of space, takes a long time to install, and is not convenient.

[0038] The inventors of this disclosure have discovered that an expansion device and a processing device can be provided. The expansion device can be connected to the processing device to expand the functionality of the processing device. For example, the expansion device includes a storage hard disk to expand the storage capacity of the processing device. The expansion device may include: a receiving component, a first functional component, and a second functional component. The receiving component is used to receive functional units such as the storage hard disk. The first functional component is slidably connected to the receiving component and can expose the space in the receiving component used to receive the functional unit after sliding, so as to facilitate the removal or installation of the functional unit therein. The second functional component passes through the first functional component and has a locked state and an unlocked state with the receiving component. In the locked state, the sliding of the first functional component relative to the receiving component is restricted, so as to protect the space used to receive the functional unit and the functional unit therein through the first functional component. In the unlocked state, the first functional component can slide relative to the receiving component, so as to remove or install the functional unit. Here, the second functional component, as a locking structure, is installed throughout the first functional component without occupying additional independent space. This facilitates the compact design of the overall structure of the expansion device, reducing the space it occupies. At the same time, as an integrated component of the expansion device, the second functional structure does not require additional installation, simplifying the assembly process, shortening the assembly time, and improving the convenience and reliability of use.

[0039] First aspect

[0040] This disclosure provides an expansion device 10, see [link to previous document]. Figures 1 to 10As shown, the expansion device 10 may include: a receiving component 11, a first functional component 12, and a second functional component 13. The connecting end 111 of the receiving component 11 along a first direction can be connected to the processing device body 20. The first functional component 12 is disposed on the receiving component 11 and can slide relative to the receiving component 11 in the first direction and in the direction opposite to the first direction. An operating end 121 is provided on the first functional component 12 along the first direction and opposite to the connecting end 111. The second functional component 13 passes through the operating end 121 along the first direction. The second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11 have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the sliding of the first functional component 12 relative to the receiving component 11 is restricted. In the unlocked state, the first functional component 12 can slide relative to the receiving component 11.

[0041] When the extension device 10 is pushed in the direction of the mounting slot 201 of the processing equipment body 20, the extension device 10 is assembled into the mounting slot 201 of the processing equipment body 20, and when the extension device 10 is pulled away from the mounting slot 201 of the processing equipment body 20, the extension device 10 can be separated from the mounting slot 201 of the processing equipment body 20.

[0042] Accommodating component 11, which is along the first direction (e.g.) Figures 1 to 3 The X-direction shown extends to have connecting ends 111 and non-connecting ends 112 distributed along the first direction (the term "non-connecting" here is only for the name of the connecting end 111 and does not specifically refer to not being connected to any structure). The connecting ends 111 can be fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting groove 201 by screws, or to the inner bottom wall of the processing device body 20 by adhesive, or to the processing device body 20 by other means. The receiving component 11 may be provided with a receiving space 113 for accommodating the functional unit 202, which may be a storage hard disk, a cooling fan, etc.

[0043] The first functional component 12 is connected to the receiving component 11 in a sliding connection manner, so that the first functional component 12 can slide relative to the receiving component 11 along a first direction or in a direction opposite to the first direction. Of the two ends of the first functional component 12 extending along the first direction, one end is close to the connecting end 111 and the other end is close to the non-connecting end 112, and the end close to the non-connecting end 112 can be the operating end 121. When the user or mechanical device applies a force to the operating end 121 along the first direction, the first functional component 12 can slide relative to the receiving component 11 along the first direction, thereby exposing the receiving space 113 on the receiving component 11 for accommodating the functional unit 202. When the user or mechanical device applies a force to the operating end 121 in a direction opposite to the first direction, the first functional component 12 can slide relative to the receiving component 11 in a direction opposite to the first direction to reset the first functional component 12 and close the receiving space 113.

[0044] The second functional component 13 can be configured as follows: Figure 4 and Figure 9 The through hole 1211 on the operating end 121 shown is provided so that the part of the second functional component 13 near the non-connection end 112 can establish a connection with the non-connection end 112 to achieve a locked state, or can disconnect from the non-connection end 112 to achieve an unlocked state.

[0045] In some examples, the expansion device 10 can be inserted into a mounting slot 201 formed on the outer surface of the processing device body 20 of the processing device 100 and fixed relative to the mounting slot 201 to expand the storage capacity of the processing device 100. The expansion device 10 may include: a receiving component 11, a first functional component 12, and a second functional component 13. The connecting end 111 of the receiving component 11 along a first direction (such as the direction from the inner bottom wall of the mounting slot 201 to the opening) can be connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting slot 201, and the receiving component 11 is provided with a receiving space 113 for accommodating a storage hard disk; the first functional component 12... The first functional component 12 is disposed on the receiving component 11 and is slidable relative to the receiving component 11 in a first direction and in a direction opposite to the first direction. An operating end 121 is provided on the first functional component 12 along the first direction and opposite to the connecting end 111 (such as the end corresponding to the opening of the mounting groove 201). The second functional component 13 passes through the operating end 121 along the first direction. The second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11 have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the first functional component 12 is restricted from sliding relative to the receiving component 11. In the unlocked state, the first functional component 12 is slidable relative to the receiving component 11.

[0046] In this embodiment, the expansion device 10 can be connected to the processing device 100 and used to expand the functionality of the processing device 100. The expansion device 10 includes: a receiving component 11, a first functional component 12, and a second functional component 13. The receiving component 11 is used to receive functional units 202 such as storage hard disks. The first functional component 12 is slidably connected to the receiving component 11, and can expose the space in the receiving component 11 for installing the functional unit 202 by relative sliding, which facilitates the disassembly or installation of the functional unit 202. The second functional component 13 is disposed through the first functional component 12 and cooperates with the receiving component 11 to form a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the second functional component 13 restricts the sliding of the first functional component 12 relative to the receiving component 11, thereby protecting the receiving space 113 and the functional unit 202 therein through the first functional component 12. In the unlocked state, the first functional component 12 can slide relative to the receiving component 11, thereby opening the receiving space 113 to realize the replacement or installation of the functional unit 202. The second functional component 13 serves as a locking structure and is installed through the first functional component 12 without requiring additional independent space. This facilitates the compact design of the overall structure of the expansion device 10 and reduces space occupation. At the same time, as an integrated component of the expansion device 10, the second functional component 13 does not require separate installation, which simplifies the assembly process, shortens the assembly time, and improves the convenience and reliability of use.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first functional component 12 may be attracted to the receiving component 11 to reduce the probability that the second functional component 13 will slide relative to the receiving component 11 in the first direction; and / or, the end surface of the guide end 1221 away from the rod structure and the first end 1151 of the first slide structure 115 may be attracted by a strong magnet to reduce the probability that the second functional component 13 will slide relative to the receiving component 11 in the first direction; other arrangements to reduce the probability that the second functional component 13 will slide relative to the receiving component 11 in the first direction may also be used.

[0048] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a limiting portion 114 is provided at one end of the receiving component 11 opposite to the connecting end 111; the second functional component 13 may include a limiting member 131, which is capable of changing size so that the limiting member 131 interferes with or releases interference from the limiting portion 114; in the case of interference, the second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11 are in a locked state; in the case of releasing interference, the second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11 are in an unlocked state.

[0049] In other words, at least a portion of the limiting member 131 is movable, allowing the limiting member 131 to change size. This change in size enables interference or release of interference with the limiting part 114, thereby switching between the locked and unlocked states of the second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11. The movement can be achieved through rotation, extension, or other means. For example, the limiting member 131 may have different dimensions in different directions, allowing for size changes by rotation; or the limiting member 131 may be a telescopic structure, allowing for size changes through extension and retraction.

[0050] In this embodiment, by changing the size of the limiting member 131, the switching between the second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11 in the locked and unlocked states can be realized, thereby reducing the number of parts and simplifying the structural setup of the expansion device 10.

[0051] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the limiting part 114 includes a limiting groove 1141, the limiting groove 1141 is provided with a groove wall of a first dimension d1 along the second direction, and the second direction satisfies the condition of being perpendicular to the first direction; the limiting member 131 is disposed opposite to the limiting groove 1141, the limiting member 131 has a second dimension d2 which is greater than the first dimension d1 and a third dimension d3 which is smaller than the first dimension d1; in the case of interference, the limiting member 131 has the second dimension d2 in the second direction; in the case of releasing interference, the limiting member 131 has the third dimension d3 in the second direction.

[0052] Limiting component 131 can be as follows Figure 3 The elongated oval sheet structure shown has a second dimension d2 that is larger than the first dimension d1 and a third dimension d3 that is smaller than the first dimension d1. The second dimension d2 and the third dimension d3 are perpendicular to each other, and the limiting member 131 is designed to rotate relative to the operating end 121. This allows the second dimension d2 of the limiting member 131 to be parallel to the second direction and opposite to the first dimension d1, or the third dimension d3 of the limiting member 131 to be parallel to the second direction and opposite to the first dimension d1. When the second dimension d2 is parallel to the second direction, since the second dimension d2 is larger than the first dimension d1, the limiting member 131 cannot enter the limiting groove 1141 under the action of external force to achieve locking between the second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11. When the third dimension d3 is parallel to the second direction, since the third dimension d3 is smaller than the first dimension d1, the limiting member 131 can enter the limiting groove 1141 under the action of external force, thereby achieving unlocking between the second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11. The limiting component 131 can also be other shapes; no specific limitation is made here.

[0053] Here, an elastic element can be provided on the side of the limiting member 131 facing away from the limiting groove 1141. When the second dimension d2 of the limiting member 131 is parallel to the second direction and opposite to the first dimension d1, the limiting member 131 abuts against the edge of the opening of the limiting groove 1141, and the elastic element has a compression amount. When the operator rotates the second functional component 13 on the side of the first functional component 12 facing away from the receiving space 113 using tools, etc., so that the limiting member 131 rotates and the third dimension d3 of the limiting member 131 is parallel to the second direction and opposite to the first dimension d1, the elastic element restores its deformation and pushes the limiting member 131 into the limiting groove 1141, thereby facilitating the unlocking between the second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11.

[0054] In this embodiment, the locking and unlocking between the second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11 is restricted by the cooperation of the limiting groove 1141 and the limiting member 131 that can switch sizes. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0055] In some embodiments, see Figures 3 to 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the expansion device 10 may further include a driving component 14, which is connected to the receiving component 11 and the first functional component 12 respectively. The driving component 14 can provide the first functional component 12 with a force along a first direction to move away from the receiving component 11.

[0056] The drive component 14 can be as follows: Figures 3 to 5 and Figure 9 The spring shown has its two ends along its length connected to the receiving component 11 and the first functional component 12, respectively. In the locked state, the spring is in a stretched state. After switching from the locked state to the unlocked state, the spring returns to its original shape, shortening along the first direction and causing the first functional component 12 connected to it to slide relative to the receiving component 11 along the first direction. The driving component 14 can also be an elastic rope (such as a rubber rope, silicone rope, etc.), with its two ends along its length connected to the receiving component 11 and the first functional component 12, respectively. In the locked state, the elastic rope is in a stretched state. After switching from the locked state to the unlocked state, the elastic rope returns to its original shape, shortening along the first direction and causing the first functional component 12 connected to it to slide relative to the receiving component 11 along the first direction. In this way, the sliding of the first functional component 12 along the first direction requires less effort, thereby reducing the external force applied by the user to the operating end 121 to make the first functional component 12 slide along the first direction.

[0057] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the receiving component 11 includes: a first slide structure 115, a second slide structure 116, and a third slide structure 117. The first slide structure 115 extends along a first direction, and its two ends extending along the first direction are a first end 1151 and a second end 1152, respectively. The second slide structure 116 is inclined to the first direction, and its two ends corresponding to the first direction are a third end 1161 and a fourth end 1162, respectively. The fourth end 1162 is connected to the second end 1152. The two ends of the third slide structure 117 are connected to the first end 1151 and the third end 1161, respectively, so that the first slide structure 115, the second slide structure 116, and the third slide structure 117 are connected to form a limiting area. The guide component 122 of the first functional component 12 can move along the limiting area.

[0058] In other words, the first slide groove structure 115, the second slide groove structure 116, and the third slide groove structure 117 are interconnected and form an approximately triangular limiting area. When the third dimension d3 of the limiting member 131 is opposite to the first dimension d1 and moves into the limiting groove 1141, the guide member 122 of the first functional component 12 can move along the first slide groove structure 115 from its second end 1152 to its first end 1151. Then, the guide member 122 can move along the third slide groove structure 117 to the second slide groove. The third end 1161 of the structure 116, and then, under the action of the driving component 14, the guide component 122 moves along the third end 1161 to the fourth end 1162 of the second slide structure 116. The first functional component 12 continues to slide relative to the receiving component 11 along the first direction under the action of the driving component 14. After the first functional component 12 slides relative to the receiving component 11 in a direction opposite to the first direction, the first functional component 12 moves along the second end 1152 of the first slide structure 115 towards the first end 1151.

[0059] In this embodiment, before the first functional component 12 slides along the first direction, it first moves back and forth along the limiting area, so that the user can intuitively feel the pre-sliding feedback information that the first functional component 12 is about to slide relative to the receiving component 11, so as to know for sure that the first functional component 12 is about to slide and expose the receiving space 111, which can improve the user experience and fun. The middle position of the third slide structure 117 can be as follows Figure 6 and Figure 7 The recess shown is along the first direction to allow the feedback information to have short-distance reciprocating motion in the first direction and the opposite direction, so as to further enhance the user experience.

[0060] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figures 6 to 8As shown, the first functional component 12 includes: a guide member 122, which extends away from the operating end 121 in a direction opposite to the first direction. The end of the guide member 122 has a guide end 1221, which extends into the limiting area and can move along the limiting area as the first functional component 12 slides.

[0061] The guide component 122 can be a rod structure with a guide end 1221. The guide end 1221 is bent perpendicularly to the rod structure (including absolute perpendicularity and approximately perpendicularity, with an acceptable deviation of less than 5° for approximately perpendicularity to be considered perpendicular), and the guide end 1221 can extend into the limiting area to guide the guide component 122 to move along the limiting area, thereby reducing the probability of the guide component 122 moving out of the limiting area. In addition, the guide component 122 is a rod structure, which is simple in structure and easy to manufacture.

[0062] In some embodiments, see Figures 3 to 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the receiving component 11 has a receiving space 113 for setting up the functional unit 202; the first functional component 12 may include: a support structure 123 and an operating component 124. The support structure 123 extends along a first direction and is distributed on both sides of the receiving space 113 along the first direction; the operating component 124 is disposed at the end of the support structure 123 away from the connecting end 111 and forms a pull handle with the support structure 123, and the operating component 124 forms an operating end 121.

[0063] The receiving component 11 may be recessed on one side extending along the first direction to form the receiving space 113, or it may have a channel extending along the first direction forming the receiving space 113, or it may be other structural configurations. A portion of the support structure 123 is located on one side of the receiving space 113 along the first direction, and a portion is located on the other side of the receiving space 113 along the first direction. The operating component 124 may be connected to the two portions on both sides of the receiving space 113 along the first direction, forming a U-shaped pull handle structure design, and the operating component 124 forms an operating end 121. The second functional component 13 passes through the operating component 124.

[0064] In this embodiment, the support structure 123 is arranged on both sides of the accommodating space 113 extending along the first direction, so that the weight of the expansion device 10 on both sides of the accommodating space 113 extending along the first direction tends to be balanced. The operating component 124 is connected to the support structure 123 to form a pull handle structure. After the first functional component 12 slides a certain distance along the first direction, the user can grasp the support structure 123 and / or the operating component 124 of the handle structure to meet the needs of different users for the pull position. Moreover, this setting structure is simple.

[0065] In some embodiments, see Figures 3 to 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the extension device 10 may further include a limiting structure 15, which is disposed on the receiving component 11 and can limit the movement stroke of the operating end 121 along the first direction.

[0066] Alternatively, the sliding distance of the first functional component 12 relative to the receiving component 11 along the first direction is limited, and this limitation is achieved by the limiting structure 15. In this way, the probability of the first functional component 12 disengaging from the receiving component 11 can be reduced, and the workload generated by reassembly can be reduced.

[0067] In some embodiments, see Figures 3 to 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the bracket structure 123 corresponding to the accommodating space 113 along one side of the first direction includes a first part 1231 and a second part 1232 distributed along the first direction, with a notch 1233 between the first part 1231 and the second part 1232; the limiting structure 15 has a fifth end 151 and a sixth end 152 at its two ends along the first direction, the fifth end 151 is provided with a guide slope 1511, and the sixth end 152 is rotatably connected to the accommodating component 11; during the sliding of the first functional component 12 along the first direction, the first part 1231 moves along the guide slope 1511, and the sixth end 152 rotates relative to the accommodating component 11 so that the fifth end 151 is located in the notch 1233.

[0068] For example, see Figures 3 to 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the fifth end 151 of the limiting structure 15 is arranged in an arrow shape and has a guide slope 1511 on the outside of the receiving space 113. The first part 1231 is opposite to the guide slope 1511. During the sliding of the first functional component 12 in the first direction, the first part 1231 of the first functional component 12 first abuts against the guide slope 1511. Then, as the first functional component 12 continues to slide, it pushes the limiting structure 15 to rotate relative to the receiving component 11. Then, when the second part 1232 abuts against the other side of the limiting structure 15 and is located in the notch 1233, the first functional component 12 is restricted by the limiting structure 15 and cannot continue to slide in the first direction, so as to limit the movement of the first functional component 12 in the first direction. Here, the sixth end 152 of the limiting structure 15 can be connected to a torsion spring. During the above rotation process, the torsion spring can generate a force that causes the limiting structure 15 to rotate in the opposite direction. Thus, during the process of the first functional component 12 sliding relative to the receiving component 11 in a direction opposite to the first direction, the torsion spring drives the limiting structure 15 to rotate in the opposite direction, so as to realize the automatic reset of the limiting structure 15.

[0069] In this embodiment, by providing a first part 1231, a second part 1232 and a notch 1233 located between the two on the support structure 123 along the first direction, and cooperating with a limiting structure 15 that can rotate relative to the receiving component 11, it is possible to control the movement distance of the first functional component 12 in the first direction, reduce the probability of the first functional component 12 disengaging from the receiving component 11, and reduce the workload generated by reassembly.

[0070] Second aspect

[0071] This disclosure provides a processing device 100, see [link to previous document]. Figure 10 As shown, the processing device 100 may include: a processing device body 20 and an extension device 10. The processing device body 20 has a mounting slot 201. The extension device 10 corresponds to the size of the mounting slot 201 and can be inserted into the mounting slot 201. The extension device 10 may include: a receiving component 11, a first functional component 12, and a second functional component 13. The connecting end 111 of the receiving component 11 along a first direction can be connected to the processing device body 20. The first functional component 12 is disposed on the receiving component 11 and can slide relative to the receiving component 11 in the first direction and in the direction opposite to the first direction. An operating end 121 is provided on the first functional component 12 along the first direction and opposite to the connecting end 111. The second functional component 13 passes through the operating end 121 along the first direction. The second functional component 13 and the receiving component 11 have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the sliding of the first functional component 12 relative to the receiving component 11 is restricted. In the unlocked state, the first functional component 12 can slide relative to the receiving component 11.

[0072] In this embodiment, the processing device 100 is provided with an expansion device 10 to expand the functions of the processing device 100. The second functional component 13, which serves as a locking structure in the expansion device 10, is disposed through the first functional component 12 of the expansion device 10, so that it does not need to occupy additional independent space, which is conducive to the compact design of the overall structure of the expansion device 10 and reduces space occupation. At the same time, the second functional component 13, as an integrated component of the expansion device 10, does not need to be installed separately, which simplifies the assembly process, shortens the assembly time, and improves the convenience and reliability of use.

[0073] In some embodiments, after the extension device 10 is inserted into the mounting slot 201, it can be fixed in position relative to the mounting slot 201 by magnetic adsorption with the mounting slot 201. The adsorption setting can also allow the extension device 10 to detach from the mounting slot 201, so as to facilitate the replacement, maintenance, cleaning and other operations of the extension device 10.

[0074] It should be noted that the expansion device in the processing device provided in this disclosure is similar to the description of the expansion device embodiments described above, and has similar beneficial effects as the expansion device embodiments described above. For technical details not disclosed in the embodiments of the processing device in this disclosure, please refer to the description of the expansion device embodiments in this disclosure for understanding, and will not be repeated here.

[0075] The embodiments of this disclosure have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0076] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. An extension device, characterized in that, include: The accommodating component has a connecting end at one end along the first direction that can be connected to the processing device body; A first functional component is disposed on the receiving component and is capable of sliding relative to the receiving component in the first direction and in a direction opposite to the first direction. An operating end is provided on the first functional component at one end along the first direction and opposite to the connecting end. A second functional component is disposed along the first direction in the operating end, and both the second functional component and the receiving component have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the sliding of the first functional component relative to the receiving component is restricted; In the unlocked state, the first functional component is able to slide relative to the receiving component.

2. The extension device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving component is provided with a limiting part at one end opposite to the connecting end; The second functional component includes: A limiting member, the limiting member being capable of changing size, so that the limiting member interferes with or releases interference from the limiting part; In the event of interference, the second functional component and the receiving component are in a locked state; When interference is released, the second functional component and the receiving component are in an unlocked state.

3. The extension device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting part includes a limiting groove, and the limiting groove is provided with a groove wall of a first size along a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The limiting member is disposed opposite to the limiting groove, and the limiting member has a second dimension that is larger than the first dimension and a third dimension that is smaller than the first dimension; In the event of interference, the limiting member has the second dimension in the second direction; When the interference is removed, the limiting member has the third dimension in the second direction.

4. The extension device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A driving component is connected to both the receiving component and the first functional component, and the driving component is capable of providing the first functional component with a force along the first direction away from the receiving component.

5. The extension device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing component includes: A first chute structure extends along the first direction, and the two ends of the first chute structure extending along the first direction are a first end and a second end, respectively. The second slide structure is inclined in the first direction, and the two ends of the second slide structure corresponding to the first direction are the third end and the fourth end, respectively, and the fourth end is connected to the second end; The third slide structure has two ends connected to the first end and the third end respectively, so that the first slide structure, the second slide structure and the third slide structure are connected to form a limiting area; The guide component of the first functional component is capable of moving along the limiting area.

6. The extension device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first functional component includes: A guide component extends away from the operating end in a direction opposite to the first direction. The end of the guide component has a guide end that extends into the limiting area and is able to move along the limiting area as the first functional component slides.

7. The extension device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing component has a housing space for accommodating functional units; The first functional component includes: A support structure, the support structure extending along the first direction and distributed on both sides of the accommodating space along the first direction; An operating component is disposed at the end of the support structure away from the connecting end and forms a pull handle with the support structure, the operating component forming the operating end.

8. The extension device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: A limiting structure is provided on the receiving component, and the limiting structure can limit the movement stroke of the operating end along the first direction.

9. The extension device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support structure corresponding to the accommodating space along one side of the first direction includes a first part and a second part distributed along the first direction, with a gap between the first part and the second part; The limiting structure has a fifth end and a sixth end at its two ends along the first direction, the fifth end is provided with a guide slope, and the sixth end is rotatably connected to the receiving component; As the first functional component slides along the first direction, the first part moves along the guide ramp, and the sixth end rotates relative to the receiving component so that the fifth end is located within the notch.

10. A processing apparatus, characterized in that, include: The processing equipment body has an installation slot; An extension device, corresponding to the size of the mounting slot and capable of being inserted into the mounting slot, includes: The accommodating component has a connecting end at one end along the first direction that can be connected to the processing device body; A first functional component is disposed on the receiving component and is capable of sliding relative to the receiving component in the first direction and in a direction opposite to the first direction. An operating end is provided on the first functional component at one end along the first direction and opposite to the connecting end. A second functional component is disposed along the first direction in the operating end, and both the second functional component and the receiving component have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the sliding of the first functional component relative to the receiving component is restricted; In the unlocked state, the first functional component is able to slide relative to the receiving component.

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