Joint assembly and frame
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522718324.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-23
AI Technical Summary
The fixed shapes of the tubing used in the disassembly and assembly of existing sports equipment result in poor versatility.
Design a connector assembly including a base and a connecting groove assembly. The connecting groove assembly is provided with a connecting section and a snap-fit groove. The rod body can be detachably connected by a snap-fit element and a locking sleeve. It supports the deformation of single-through connectors, articulated connector mechanisms and roller single-through connectors.
It enables convenient snap-fit fixing of the pole body, supports the assembly of various joint components, and allows for flexible deformation and movement of the frame, thus improving the convenience and versatility of assembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sports equipment, and in particular to a joint assembly and frame. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of technology, components with gantry structures are disassembled for easy carrying and use, and then reassembled when needed. However, current disassembly and assembly mostly involve connecting the rods with fittings such as straight pipes and tees. These fittings have fixed shapes and poor versatility. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector assembly and frame that solves one or more of the problems in the prior art.
[0004] This utility model proposes a connector assembly, including a connector and a base. In the vertical direction, the base is provided with a set of connecting grooves, and the set of connecting grooves has at least one connecting groove; In the horizontal direction, at least one of the four sides of the base is provided with a connecting section, which is used to connect the rod body. The connecting section is adapted to the rod body, and a partition is provided on the connecting section. A snap-fit groove is provided on each side of the partition.
[0005] In some implementations... The connecting groove group includes a first connecting groove and a second connecting groove that penetrates the base; A protrusion is provided on each of the four sides of the two end faces of the base in the vertical direction; At most one connecting segment may be provided on the same side of the base; The connecting segment includes a connecting segment body, and at least one protrusion is provided between the connecting segment body and the base. At least one set of snap-fit grooves is provided on the side of the connecting segment body near the base. Each set of snap-fit grooves includes at least one snap-fit groove unit arranged in a direction from near to far from the base. One snap-fit groove unit includes two snap-fit grooves. The two snap-fit grooves in the same snap-fit groove unit are equidistant from the base, and a partition is provided between the two snap-fit grooves in the same snap-fit groove unit.
[0006] In some implementations... The connecting groove group includes a first connecting groove and four second connecting grooves. The four second connecting grooves are arranged around the first connecting groove. In the vertical direction, the first connecting groove is coaxially arranged with the base. The four second connecting grooves are evenly arranged in a circumferential direction with the first connecting groove as the center. The protrusion is arc-shaped; In the horizontal direction, the connecting segment body is coaxially arranged with the base. The connecting segment body is cylindrical, and a protrusion is provided on each side of the connecting segment body. The center lines of the two protrusions are on the same straight line, and the straight line intersects the central axis of the connecting segment body. The main body of the connecting section is provided with two sets of snap-fit grooves. The two sets of snap-fit grooves are symmetrically distributed about the center line of the protrusion. The two snap-fit grooves in the same snap-fit groove unit are symmetrically distributed about the corresponding partition.
[0007] In some embodiments, the connector assembly includes a snap-fit element and a locking sleeve, both of which are adapted to the connector. The snap-fit element includes an actuating element, a main body, an auxiliary plate, and a snap-fit connector. The main body is provided with the actuating element, the auxiliary plate, and the snap-fit connector in sequence from the outside to the inside. A first snap-fit groove is formed between the actuating element and the auxiliary plate. Two snap-fit connectors are provided on the inner end of the main body, and a second snap-fit groove is provided between the two snap-fit connectors. The second snap-fit groove is corresponding to the partition plate, and the snap-fit connectors are corresponding to the snap-fit groove. The locking sleeve includes a sleeve body and a first groove. The first groove is provided on one side of the sleeve body corresponding to the actuating element, and the other side of the sleeve body is connected to a rod body.
[0008] In some implementations... The snap-fit component also includes a first protrusion corresponding to the auxiliary plate and a limiting block corresponding to the snap-fit connector; a second protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve corresponding to the first protrusion, and a second groove is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve corresponding to the protrusion between the connecting section body and the base. The side of the card connector is provided with an auxiliary card slot, and an auxiliary card block is provided on the groove wall of the card connector corresponding to the auxiliary card slot.
[0009] In some implementations... The functional component is an E-shaped plastic part; The snap-fit component is integrally injection molded.
[0010] In some embodiments, the connector assembly includes one or more of a single-pass connector, a jointed connector mechanism, and a roller single-pass connector, wherein... The single-connector includes a first connecting mechanism and a connecting section. One end of the first connecting mechanism is connected to the connecting section, and the other end of the first connecting mechanism is provided with a corresponding connecting groove group. The single-connector forms a detachable connection with the connector through the first connecting mechanism. The articulated joint mechanism includes a first connecting mechanism, a transition mechanism, and a connecting section. One end of the first connecting mechanism is connected to the connecting section through the transition mechanism. The connecting section can rotate relative to the first connecting mechanism due to the setting of the transition mechanism. The other end of the first connecting mechanism is provided with a corresponding connecting groove group. The articulated joint mechanism forms a detachable connection with the joint through the first connecting mechanism. The roller single-through connector includes a second connecting mechanism and a roller. The roller is connected to one side of the second connecting mechanism, and the connecting groove is provided on the other side of the second connecting mechanism. The roller single-through connector forms a detachable connection with the connector through the second connecting mechanism.
[0011] In some embodiments, the transition mechanism includes a first mechanism and a second mechanism that are mutually adapted to each other, the first mechanism and the second mechanism being hinged together, a first connecting mechanism being connected to the first mechanism, and the second mechanism being connected to the connecting segment, wherein... The first mechanism includes a connecting plate, the connecting plate is provided with a second connecting hole, and a transition groove is provided on the upper and lower end faces of the connecting plate, the transition groove communicating with the second connecting hole; The second mechanism includes a second connecting seat and two second connecting parts. One side of the second connecting seat is connected to a connecting section, and the other side of the second connecting seat is connected to a second connecting part. The two second connecting parts are located on both sides of the connecting plate and are symmetrically distributed about the connecting plate. A second connecting block is provided on the side of the second connecting part near the connecting plate, corresponding to the second connecting hole. The transition groove is provided in correspondence with the second connecting block. When the first mechanism and the second mechanism are hinged, the second connecting block on the second connecting part is engaged in the corresponding second connecting hole.
[0012] A frame, comprising a rod and a joint assembly as described in any of the above, the rod being sleeved on a connecting section.
[0013] In some embodiments, the connector assembly includes a snap-fit element and a locking sleeve. The snap-fit element includes an actuating element, a main body, an auxiliary plate, and a snap-fit connector. The main body is provided with the actuating element, the auxiliary plate, and the snap-fit connector in sequence from the outside to the inside. A first snap-fit groove is formed between the actuating element and the auxiliary plate. Two snap-fit connectors are provided on the inner end of the main body, and a second snap-fit groove is provided between the two snap-fit connectors. The second snap-fit groove is correspondingly provided with a partition plate, and the snap-fit connectors are correspondingly provided with the snap-fit groove. The locking sleeve includes a sleeve body and a first groove. The first groove is provided on one side end of the sleeve body corresponding to the actuating element. The rod body is connected to the locking sleeve, and the end of the rod body is disposed in the first groove.
[0014] The advantages of the connector assembly and frame described in this utility model are: A fixed connection structure is formed by the connecting section set on the side of the connector, and the snap-fit groove on it facilitates the snap-fit fixing of the rod body by means of the snap-fit component. The connection slots on the connectors facilitate the connection of single-way connectors, articulated connector mechanisms, roller single-way connectors, etc., enabling the deformation of the connector assembly. The snap-fit design facilitates a detachable connection between the locking sleeve and its rod body and the connector, and allows for easy insertion and removal. The required frame can be assembled using the aforementioned connector assembly and rod body; and the bottom of the frame can be connected to a single-pass roller connector via a connecting groove on the bottom base, which facilitates the overall movement of the frame. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in Embodiment 3 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in Embodiment 4 of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the single-through connector in Embodiment 5 of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the single-pass connector and the connector described in Embodiment 5 of this utility model in some embodiments; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the single-through connector and the connector described in Embodiment 5 in another embodiment of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the articulated connector seat in Embodiment 6 of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the articulated joint in Embodiment 6 of this utility model; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly function of the articulated connector seat and the articulated connector as described in Embodiment 6 of this utility model. Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the roller single-pass connector in Embodiment 7 of this utility model; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the roller single-through connector and the connector connection described in Embodiment 7 of this utility model in some embodiments; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit component in Embodiment 8 of this utility model; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the locking sleeve in Embodiment 8 of this utility model; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the snap-fit component snapped onto the connecting section in Embodiment 8 of this utility model; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the snap-fit component and the locking sleeve in Embodiment 8 of this utility model; Figure 17 middle Figure 17 Enlarged view of part Aa in the image; Figure 18 This is an exploded view of the connector assembly connecting the rod body in some embodiments of this utility model; Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting rod of the connector assembly in some embodiments of this utility model; Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure in some embodiments of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0016] Example 1 Combination Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment, a connector is proposed, which includes a base 111.
[0017] In the vertical direction, the base 111 is provided with a connecting groove group that penetrates the base 111. The connecting groove group has at least one connecting groove. The specific structure of the connecting groove group can be as follows: the connecting groove group includes a first connecting groove 115 and four second connecting grooves 114. The four second connecting grooves 114 are arranged around the first connecting groove 115. In the vertical direction, the first connecting groove 115 is coaxially arranged with the base 111, and the four second connecting grooves 114 are evenly arranged in a circumferential direction with the first connecting groove 115 as the center.
[0018] In the vertical direction, a protrusion 112 can be provided on each of the four sides of the two end faces of the base 111, and the protrusion 112 can be arc-shaped.
[0019] In the horizontal direction, each of the opposite sides of the four sides 113 of the base 111 is provided with a connecting section 2, forming a straight-through connector 1.
[0020] The connecting segment 2 is used to connect the rod body 10. The connecting segment 2 includes a connecting segment body 201, which is adapted to the rod body 10. In the horizontal direction, the connecting segment body 201 can be coaxially arranged with the base 111. The connecting segment body 201 has at least one set of snap-fit grooves on the side near the base 111. Each set of snap-fit grooves includes at least one snap-fit groove unit arranged in a direction from near to far from the base. One snap-fit groove unit includes two snap-fit grooves 211. The two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit are equidistant from the base 111, and a partition is provided between the two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit. The specific structure of the snap-fit grooves can be: the connecting segment body 201 has two sets of snap-fit grooves.
[0021] At least one protrusion 202 is provided between the connecting section body 201 and the base 111. The specific structure can be as follows: The connecting section body 201 is cylindrical, and a protrusion 202 is provided on each side of the connecting section body 201. The center lines of the two protrusions 202 are on the same straight line, and the straight line intersects the central axis of the connecting section body 201. When two sets of snap-fit grooves are provided on the connecting section body 201, the two sets of snap-fit grooves can be symmetrically distributed about the center line of the protrusions 202. The two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit are symmetrically distributed about the corresponding partition.
[0022] Example 2 Combination Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment, a connector is proposed, which includes a base 111.
[0023] In the vertical direction, the base 111 is provided with a connecting groove group that penetrates the base 111. The connecting groove group has at least one connecting groove. The specific structure of the connecting groove group can be as follows: the connecting groove group includes a first connecting groove 115 and four second connecting grooves 114. The four second connecting grooves 114 are arranged around the first connecting groove 115. In the vertical direction, the first connecting groove 115 is coaxially arranged with the base 111, and the four second connecting grooves 114 are evenly arranged in a circumferential direction with the first connecting groove 115 as the center.
[0024] In the vertical direction, a protrusion 112 can be provided on each of the four sides of the two end faces of the base 111, and the protrusion 112 can be arc-shaped.
[0025] In the horizontal direction, each of the two sides of the four sides 113 of the base 111 that are connected is provided with a connecting section 2, forming a bent joint.
[0026] The connecting segment 2 is used to connect the rod body 10. The connecting segment 2 includes a connecting segment body 201, which is adapted to the rod body 10. In the horizontal direction, the connecting segment body 201 can be coaxially arranged with the base 111. The connecting segment body 201 has at least one set of snap-fit grooves on the side near the base 111. Each set of snap-fit grooves includes at least one snap-fit groove unit arranged in a direction from near to far from the base. One snap-fit groove unit includes two snap-fit grooves 211. The two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit are equidistant from the base 111, and a partition is provided between the two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit. The specific structure of the snap-fit grooves can be: the connecting segment body 201 has two sets of snap-fit grooves.
[0027] At least one protrusion 202 is provided between the connecting section body 201 and the base 111. The specific structure can be as follows: The connecting section body 201 is cylindrical, and a protrusion 202 is provided on each side of the connecting section body 201. The center lines of the two protrusions 202 are on the same straight line, and the straight line intersects the central axis of the connecting section body 201. When two sets of snap-fit grooves are provided on the connecting section body 201, the two sets of snap-fit grooves can be symmetrically distributed about the center line of the protrusions 202. The two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit are symmetrically distributed about the corresponding partition.
[0028] Example 3 Combination Figure 4 As shown in the embodiment, a connector is proposed, which includes a base 111.
[0029] In the vertical direction, the base 111 is provided with a connecting groove group that penetrates the base 111. The connecting groove group has at least one connecting groove. The specific structure of the connecting groove group can be as follows: the connecting groove group includes a first connecting groove 115 and four second connecting grooves 114. The four second connecting grooves 114 are arranged around the first connecting groove 115. In the vertical direction, the first connecting groove 115 is coaxially arranged with the base 111, and the four second connecting grooves 114 are evenly arranged in a circumferential direction with the first connecting groove 115 as the center.
[0030] In the vertical direction, a protrusion 112 can be provided on each of the four sides of the two end faces of the base 111, and the protrusion 112 can be arc-shaped.
[0031] In the horizontal direction, a connecting section 2 is provided on each of the three sides 113 of the four sides of the base 111 that are connected to each other, forming a positive tee joint.
[0032] The connecting segment 2 is used to connect the rod body 10. The connecting segment 2 includes a connecting segment body 201, which is adapted to the rod body 10. In the horizontal direction, the connecting segment body 201 can be coaxially arranged with the base 111. The connecting segment body 201 has at least one set of snap-fit grooves on the side near the base 111. Each set of snap-fit grooves includes at least one snap-fit groove unit arranged in a direction from near to far from the base. One snap-fit groove unit includes two snap-fit grooves 211. The two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit are equidistant from the base 111, and a partition is provided between the two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit. The specific structure of the snap-fit grooves can be: the connecting segment body 201 has two sets of snap-fit grooves.
[0033] At least one protrusion 202 is provided between the connecting section body 201 and the base 111. The specific structure can be as follows: The connecting section body 201 is cylindrical, and a protrusion 202 is provided on each side of the connecting section body 201. The center lines of the two protrusions 202 are on the same straight line, and the straight line intersects the central axis of the connecting section body 201. When two sets of snap-fit grooves are provided on the connecting section body 201, the two sets of snap-fit grooves can be symmetrically distributed about the center line of the protrusions 202. The two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit are symmetrically distributed about the corresponding partition.
[0034] Example 4 Combination Figure 3 As shown in the embodiment, a connector is proposed, which includes a base 111.
[0035] In the vertical direction, the base 111 is provided with a connecting groove group that penetrates the base 111. The connecting groove group has at least one connecting groove. The specific structure of the connecting groove group can be as follows: the connecting groove group includes a first connecting groove 115 and four second connecting grooves 114. The four second connecting grooves 114 are arranged around the first connecting groove 115. In the vertical direction, the first connecting groove 115 is coaxially arranged with the base 111, and the four second connecting grooves 114 are evenly arranged in a circumferential direction with the first connecting groove 115 as the center.
[0036] In the vertical direction, a protrusion 112 can be provided on each of the four sides of the two end faces of the base 111, and the protrusion 112 can be arc-shaped.
[0037] In the horizontal direction, each of the four sides 113 of the base 111 is provided with a connecting section 2, forming a four-way connector.
[0038] The connecting segment 2 is used to connect the rod body 10. The connecting segment 2 includes a connecting segment body 201, which is adapted to the rod body 10. In the horizontal direction, the connecting segment body 201 can be coaxially arranged with the base 111. The connecting segment body 201 has at least one set of snap-fit grooves on the side near the base 111. Each set of snap-fit grooves includes at least one snap-fit groove unit arranged in a direction from near to far from the base. One snap-fit groove unit includes two snap-fit grooves 211. The two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit are equidistant from the base 111, and a partition is provided between the two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit. The specific structure of the snap-fit grooves can be: the connecting segment body 201 has two sets of snap-fit grooves.
[0039] At least one protrusion 202 is provided between the connecting section body 201 and the base 111. The specific structure can be as follows: The connecting section body 201 is cylindrical, and a protrusion 202 is provided on each side of the connecting section body 201. The center lines of the two protrusions 202 are on the same straight line, and the straight line intersects the central axis of the connecting section body 201. When two sets of snap-fit grooves are provided on the connecting section body 201, the two sets of snap-fit grooves can be symmetrically distributed about the center line of the protrusions 202. The two snap-fit grooves 211 in the same snap-fit groove unit are symmetrically distributed about the corresponding partition.
[0040] Example 5 Combination Figure 5 As shown in this embodiment, a single-through connector is proposed. The single-through connector is adapted to the base 111 described in Embodiments 1 to 4. The single-through connector includes a first connecting mechanism and a connecting segment 2. The structure of the connecting segment 2 can be the same as that described in Embodiments 1 to 4. One end of the first connecting mechanism is connected to the connecting segment 2, and the other end of the first connecting mechanism is provided with a connecting groove group corresponding to any of the embodiments 1 to 4. The single-through connector forms a detachable connection with the connector through the first connecting mechanism.
[0041] The specific structure of the first connecting mechanism can be as follows: the first connecting mechanism includes a first connecting seat 301, a first connecting rod 303 corresponding to the first connecting groove 115, and a second connecting rod 302 corresponding to the second connecting groove 114. One end face of the first connecting seat 301 is connected to the connecting section 2, and the other end face of the first connecting seat 301 is connected to the first connecting rod 303 and the second connecting rod 302.
[0042] The edge of the first connecting seat 301 may be provided with an auxiliary groove corresponding to the protrusion 112, which is beneficial for the connection and positioning of the single-through connector with any of the connectors described in Embodiments 1 to 4.
[0043] The first connecting rod 303 and the second connecting rod 302 on the aforementioned single-through connector are respectively inserted from one side of the base 111 into the corresponding first connecting groove 115 and the second connecting groove 114 on the straight-through connector 1 described in Embodiment 1. Then, the second connecting rod 302 is connected and fixed by inserting the connector 9 (if: screw, the connector here can also be glued) from the other side of the base 111, forming Figure 6 The exploded structure shown is a three-way valve.
[0044] The first connecting rod 303 and the second connecting rod 302 on the two aforementioned single-through connectors are respectively inserted from both sides of the base 111 into the corresponding first connecting groove 115 and second connecting groove 114 on the straight-through connector 1 described in Embodiment 1, forming... Figure 7 The exploded structure of the four-way connector is shown. By inserting the single-way connector into the connectors shown in Examples 2 to 5 as needed, tee, four-way, five-way, and six-way structures can also be formed. The combination connection method is simple and versatile.
[0045] Example 6 Combination Figures 8 to 10 As shown in this embodiment, a joint-type connector mechanism is proposed. The joint-type connector mechanism includes a first connecting mechanism, a transition mechanism, and a connecting segment 2. One end of the first connecting mechanism is connected to the connecting segment 2 via the transition mechanism. Due to the setting of the transition mechanism, the connecting segment 2 can rotate relative to the first connecting mechanism. The other end of the first connecting mechanism is provided with a connecting groove group corresponding to any of the embodiments 1 to 4. The joint-type connector mechanism forms a detachable connection with the connector through the first connecting mechanism. The structure of the first connecting mechanism can be the same as the first connecting mechanism described in embodiment 5, and the structure of the connecting segment can be the same as the structure of the connecting segment 2 described in embodiments 1 to 4.
[0046] The adapter mechanism includes a first mechanism and a second mechanism that are mutually adapted to each other. The first mechanism and the second mechanism are hinged together. The first connecting mechanism is connected to the first mechanism, and the second mechanism is connected to the connecting section. The first mechanism includes a connecting plate 403, a second connecting hole 405 on the connecting plate 403, and a transition groove 404 on the upper and lower end faces of the connecting plate 403, which communicates with the second connecting hole 405. The second mechanism includes a second connecting seat 401 and two second connecting parts 402. One side of the second connecting seat 401 is connected to the connecting section 2, and the other side of the second connecting seat 401 is connected to the second connecting parts 402. The two second connecting parts 402 are respectively disposed on both sides of the connecting plate 403 and are symmetrically distributed about the connecting plate 403. A second connecting block 406 is provided on the side of the second connecting part 402 near the connecting plate 403, corresponding to the second connecting hole 405. A transition groove 404 is correspondingly provided with the second connecting block 406. When the first mechanism and the second mechanism are hinged, the second connecting block 406 on the second connecting part 402 is engaged into the corresponding second connecting hole 405, forming... Figure 10 The structure shown.
[0047] Example 7 Combination Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, a roller single-through connector is proposed. The roller single-through connector includes a second connecting mechanism and a roller 8. One side of the second connecting mechanism is connected to the roller 8, and the other side of the second connecting mechanism is provided with a connecting groove group corresponding to any of the embodiments 1 to 4. The roller single-through connector can form a detachable connection with any of the connectors described in embodiments 1 to 4 through the second connecting mechanism. The second connecting mechanism may include a roller connecting seat 701 and a third connecting rod 702 provided with respect to the first connecting groove 115.
[0048] The third connecting rod 702 on one of the aforementioned roller single-through connectors is inserted from one side of the base 111 into the corresponding first connecting groove 115 on the straight-through connector 1 described in Embodiment 1, forming... Figure 12 The structure shown.
[0049] Example 8 Combination Figures 13 to 17 As shown in the figure, this embodiment proposes a snap-fit connector 5 and a locking sleeve 6 adapted to it.
[0050] The snap-fit component 5 includes an actuating element 501, a main body 503, an auxiliary plate 508, a snap-fit connector 505, a first protrusion 509 corresponding to the auxiliary plate 508, and a limiting block 504 corresponding to the snap-fit connector 505. The actuating element 501, auxiliary plate 508, limiting block 504, and snap-fit connector 505 are sequentially arranged on the main body 503 from the outside to the inside (from the inside of the snap-fit groove 211 to the outside of the snap-fit groove 211). The first protrusion 509 is located on the outer side wall of the auxiliary plate 508. A first snap-fit groove 510 is formed between the actuating element 501 and the auxiliary plate 508. Two snap-fit connectors 505 are provided on the inner end of the main body 503, facing each other (the auxiliary snap-fit grooves 506 on the two snap-fit connectors 505 are...). Figures 13 to 17 (As shown in the back-facing configuration), a second slot 507 is provided between the two snap-fit connectors 505. The second slot 507 is correspondingly positioned to the partition plate, and the snap-fit connectors 505 are correspondingly positioned to the snap-fit grooves 211. An auxiliary slot 506 is provided on the side of the snap-fit connector 505, and an auxiliary locking block is provided on the groove wall of the snap-fit groove 211 corresponding to the auxiliary slot 506. When the snap-fit component is inserted into the snap-fit groove 211, the auxiliary locking block is engaged in the corresponding auxiliary slot 506.
[0051] The locking sleeve 6 includes a sleeve body 601 and a first groove 602. The first groove 602 is provided on one side end of the sleeve body 601 corresponding to the actuating member 501. The other side of the sleeve body 601 is connected to the rod body 10. A second protrusion 603 is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve body 601 corresponding to the first protrusion 509. A second groove 604 is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve body 601 corresponding to the protrusion 202 between the connecting section body 201 and the base 111.
[0052] When the snap-fit 5, locking sleeve 6, and connector (any of the connectors described in Examples 1 to 4) are used together, the connection structure between the snap-fit and the connector can be as follows: Figure 15 As shown, the connection structure between the snap-fit component and the locking sleeve 6 can be as follows: Figure 16 and Figure 17As shown, a misaligned snap-fit is formed between the first protrusion 509 and the second protrusion 603 to achieve a fixed connection. When the actuating member 501 is pressed, the snap-fit member 5 bends downwards under its own elasticity, causing the first protrusion 509 to descend and releasing the misaligned snap-fit between the first protrusion 509 and the second protrusion 603. At this point, the locking sleeve 6 can be easily removed. When the snap-fit member 5, the locking sleeve 6, the connector (any of the connectors described in embodiments 1 to 4), and the rod 10 are used together, a [structure / mechanism] can be formed... Figure 18 and Figure 19 The structure shown is such that the end of the rod 10 and the locking sleeve 2 can be either fixedly connected or movably connected, depending on the requirements. This structural design facilitates the insertion and removal of the locking sleeve 6 and the rod 10.
[0053] The aforementioned functional component 501 can be an E-shaped plastic part, and its outer surface 502 can be arc-shaped.
[0054] The aforementioned snap-fit components are integrally injection molded.
[0055] The objects described in Examples 1 to 8 (the connectors described in Examples 1 to 4, the single-pass connectors described in Example 5, the articulated connector mechanism described in Example 6, the roller single-pass connector described in Example 7, and the snap-fit element and the matching locking sleeve 6 described in Example 8) can be selected as needed to form the required connector assembly.
[0056] Example 9 Combination Figure 20 The content shown in this embodiment describes a frame, such as a ball rack, which may consist of 14 rods 10, 4 joints described in Embodiment 1, 2 joints described in Embodiment 2, and 4 joints described in Embodiment 3.
[0057] Other frames can be formed by adjusting the number of rods 10 and the composition of the joint components.
[0058] The aforementioned rod 10 can be a tube.
[0059] The matters not covered above can be directly implemented using existing technologies, so they will not be elaborated here.
[0060] The aforementioned connector assembly can also be applied to the connection of detachable rod frames in other fields.
[0061] Finally, it should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "vertical," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0062] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0063] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several similar modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of the present utility model, and these should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A connector assembly, characterized in that, Includes a connector, and the connector includes a base. In the vertical direction, the base is provided with a set of connecting grooves, and the set of connecting grooves has at least one connecting groove; In the horizontal direction, at least one of the four sides of the base is provided with a connecting section, which is used to connect the rod body. The connecting section is adapted to the rod body, and a partition is provided on the connecting section. A snap-fit groove is provided on each side of the partition.
2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting groove group includes a first connecting groove and a second connecting groove that penetrates the base; A protrusion is provided on each of the four sides of the two end faces of the base in the vertical direction; At most one connecting segment may be provided on the same side of the base; The connecting segment includes a connecting segment body, and at least one protrusion is provided between the connecting segment body and the base. At least one set of snap-fit grooves is provided on the side of the connecting segment body near the base. Each set of snap-fit grooves includes at least one snap-fit groove unit arranged in a direction from near to far from the base. One snap-fit groove unit includes two snap-fit grooves. The two snap-fit grooves in the same snap-fit groove unit are equidistant from the base, and a partition is provided between the two snap-fit grooves in the same snap-fit groove unit.
3. The connector assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting groove group includes a first connecting groove and four second connecting grooves. The four second connecting grooves are arranged around the first connecting groove. In the vertical direction, the first connecting groove is coaxially arranged with the base. The four second connecting grooves are evenly arranged in a circumferential direction with the first connecting groove as the center. The protrusion is arc-shaped; In the horizontal direction, the connecting segment body is coaxially arranged with the base. The connecting segment body is cylindrical, and a protrusion is provided on each side of the connecting segment body. The center lines of the two protrusions are on the same straight line, and the straight line intersects the central axis of the connecting segment body. The main body of the connecting section is provided with two sets of snap-fit grooves. The two sets of snap-fit grooves are symmetrically distributed about the center line of the protrusion. The two snap-fit grooves in the same snap-fit groove unit are symmetrically distributed about the corresponding partition.
4. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The connector assembly includes a snap-fit component and a locking sleeve, both of which are adapted to the connector. The snap-fit component includes an action component, a main body, an auxiliary plate, and a snap-fit connector. The action component, auxiliary plate, and snap-fit connector are arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside on the main body. A first snap-fit groove is formed between the action component and the auxiliary plate. Two snap-fit connectors are provided on the inner end of the main body, facing away from each other. A second snap-fit groove is provided between the two snap-fit connectors. The second snap-fit groove is corresponding to the partition plate, and the snap-fit connectors are corresponding to the snap-fit groove. The locking sleeve includes a sleeve body and a first groove. The first groove is provided on one side of the sleeve body corresponding to the action component, and the other side of the sleeve body is connected to a rod body.
5. The connector assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The snap-fit component also includes a first protrusion corresponding to the auxiliary plate and a limiting block corresponding to the snap-fit connector; a second protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve corresponding to the first protrusion, and a second groove is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve corresponding to the protrusion between the connecting section body and the base. The side of the card connector is provided with an auxiliary card slot, and an auxiliary card block is provided on the groove wall of the card connector corresponding to the auxiliary card slot.
6. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The functional component is an E-shaped plastic part; The snap-fit component is integrally injection molded.
7. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The connector assembly includes one or more of the following: a single-way connector, a joint-type connector mechanism, and a roller single-way connector. The single-connector includes a first connecting mechanism and a connecting section. One end of the first connecting mechanism is connected to the connecting section, and the other end of the first connecting mechanism is provided with a corresponding connecting groove group. The single-connector forms a detachable connection with the connector through the first connecting mechanism. The articulated joint mechanism includes a first connecting mechanism, a transition mechanism, and a connecting section. One end of the first connecting mechanism is connected to the connecting section through the transition mechanism. The connecting section can rotate relative to the first connecting mechanism due to the setting of the transition mechanism. The other end of the first connecting mechanism is provided with a corresponding connecting groove group. The articulated joint mechanism forms a detachable connection with the joint through the first connecting mechanism. The roller single-through connector includes a second connecting mechanism and a roller. The roller is connected to one side of the second connecting mechanism, and the connecting groove is provided on the other side of the second connecting mechanism. The roller single-through connector forms a detachable connection with the connector through the second connecting mechanism.
8. The connector assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The adapter mechanism includes a first mechanism and a second mechanism that are mutually adapted to each other. The first mechanism and the second mechanism are hinged together. A first connecting mechanism is connected to the first mechanism, and the second mechanism is connected to the connecting section. The first mechanism includes a connecting plate, the connecting plate is provided with a second connecting hole, and a transition groove is provided on the upper and lower end faces of the connecting plate, the transition groove communicating with the second connecting hole; The second mechanism includes a second connecting seat and two second connecting parts. One side of the second connecting seat is connected to a connecting section, and the other side of the second connecting seat is connected to a second connecting part. The two second connecting parts are located on both sides of the connecting plate and are symmetrically distributed about the connecting plate. A second connecting block is provided on the side of the second connecting part near the connecting plate, corresponding to the second connecting hole. The transition groove is provided in correspondence with the second connecting block. When the first mechanism and the second mechanism are hinged, the second connecting block on the second connecting part is engaged in the corresponding second connecting hole.
9. A frame, characterized in that, It includes a rod and a joint assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the rod is sleeved on the connecting section.
10. The frame according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connector assembly includes a snap-fit component and a locking sleeve. The snap-fit component includes an actuating component, a main body, an auxiliary plate, and snap-fit connectors. The main body is provided with the actuating component, auxiliary plate, and snap-fit connectors sequentially from the outside to the inside. A first snap-fit groove is formed between the actuating component and the auxiliary plate. Two snap-fit connectors are provided on the inner end of the main body, facing away from each other. A second snap-fit groove is provided between the two snap-fit connectors. The second snap-fit groove is corresponding to the partition plate, and the snap-fit connectors are corresponding to the snap-fit groove. The locking sleeve includes a sleeve body and a first groove. The first groove is provided on one side end of the sleeve body corresponding to the actuating component. The rod body is connected to the locking sleeve, and the end of the rod body is disposed in the first groove.
