Connecting assembly and electronic apparatus including connecting assembly

Abstract

To provide a connecting assembly and an electronic apparatus including the same.SOLUTION: A connecting assembly is used for aligning and connecting a first electronic device and a second electronic device, and includes a first connecting component, a second connecting component, a pin, a resilient component, and a locking component. The first connecting component and the second connecting component are disposed on the first electronic device and the second electronic device. respectively. The pin protrudes from the first connecting component and is used to be inserted into the second connecting component along a first direction. The resilient component is disposed inside the second connecting component and used to apply a radial resilient force onto the pin inserted into the second connecting component. The locking component is screwed into and locked to the second connecting component and used to apply a radial locking force onto the pin inserted into the second connecting component.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a connection assembly and an electronic device having the connection assembly, and in particular to a connection assembly and an electronic device having the connection assembly that allows two electronic devices to be stably and closely aligned and connected to each other. [Background technology]

[0002] In order to meet the needs of different application fields, modular design is gradually becoming the mainstream trend of electronic devices. Modular electronic devices usually include multiple removable devices that can be structurally and electrically connected to each other. For example, the removable devices can be a power supply device, a switch, a processing device, etc. Therefore, how to provide a stable and close alignment connection between two removable devices to ensure the reliability of electronic devices is currently an important issue that the industry is paying attention to. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Taiwan Patent Application Publication No. 201924825A [Patent Document 2] Taiwan Patent Application Publication No. 201814235A [Patent Document 3] China Utility Model Publication No. 218347705U Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] One object of the present invention is to provide a connection assembly that allows two electronic devices to be connected to each other in a stable and closely aligned manner, and an electronic device having said connection assembly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a connection assembly, which is used to align and connect a first electronic device and a second electronic device, the connection assembly including a first connection component, a second connection component, a pin, an elastic component and a locking component, the first connection component is mounted on the first electronic device, the second connection component is mounted on the second electronic device, the pin is protruding from the first connection component and is used to be inserted into the second connection component along a first direction, the elastic component is mounted in the second connection component, the elastic component is used to apply a radial elastic force to the pin inserted into the second connection component, the locking component is screwed into and locked in the second connection component, and the locking component is used to apply a radial locking force to the pin inserted into the second connection component.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connection assembly further includes an abutment component, the abutment component being installed in the second connection component and used to abut against the pin, the elastic component contacting the abutment component and indirectly applying the radial elastic force to the pin through the abutment component.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pin is formed with a groove for mating with the abutment component and the locking component, and the groove is formed on the outer periphery of the pin along the circumferential direction of the pin.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connection assembly further includes a sealing component, which is installed between the first connection component and the second connection component. When the locking component is locked and installed on the second connection component, the locking component cooperates with the groove to move the pin from an initial insertion position to a predetermined insertion position along the first direction, so that the first connection component moves together with the pin along the first direction, causing the sealing component to be pressed by the first connection component and the second connection component, resulting in elastic deformation.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the abutment component is a ball structure or a convex trapezoid structure, the locking component is a screw or a bolt, and the elastic component is a compression spring.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, the elastic component abuts the pin and applies the radial elastic force directly to the pin.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pin is formed with a first groove for mating with the elastic component and a second groove for mating with the locking component.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connection assembly further includes a sealing component, which is installed between the first connection component and the second connection component. When the locking component is locked and installed on the second connection component, the locking component cooperates with the second groove to move the pin from an initial insertion position to a predetermined insertion position along the first direction, so that the first connection component moves together with the pin along the first direction, causing the sealing component to be pressed by the first connection component and the second connection component, resulting in elastic deformation.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic component is a U-shaped spring and the locking component is a screw or a bolt.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connection assembly further includes a sealing component, which is installed between the first connection component and the second connection component, and when the locking component is locked and installed on the second connection component, the locking component cooperates with the pin to move the pin from an initial insertion position to a predetermined insertion position along the first direction, so that the first connection component moves together with the pin along the first direction, causing the sealing component to be pressed by the first connection component and the second connection component, resulting in elastic deformation.

[0015] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention further provides an electronic device, which includes a first electronic device, a second electronic device and a connection assembly, the second electronic device is detachably connected to the first electronic device, the connection assembly is used to stably, closely and align the first electronic device and the second electronic device with each other, the connection assembly includes a first connection component, a second connection component, a pin, an elastic component and a locking component, the first connection component is installed on the first electronic device, the second connection component is installed on the second electronic device, the pin is protruding from the first connection component and is used to be inserted into the second connection component along a first direction, the elastic component is installed in the second connection component, the elastic component is used to apply a radial elastic force to the pin inserted into the second connection component, the locking component is screwed into and locked in the second connection component, and the locking component is used to apply a radial locking force to the pin inserted into the second connection component. Effect of the Invention

[0016] In summary, according to the present invention, the user only needs to insert the pin into the second connecting component and lock the locking component into the second connecting component, and the pin can be locked by the radial elastic force of the elastic component and the radial locking force of the locking component, so that the first electronic device and the second electronic device can be stably and closely aligned and connected to each other. Therefore, the present invention has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1A to 1C are exploded views (part 1) of elements of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, viewed from different viewing angles. [Diagram 3] 2 is an exploded view (part 2) of elements of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure of a portion of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a partial structure of the electronic device in the first embodiment of the present invention when it is in an unlocked state. [Figure 6] 1A to 1C are diagrams (part 1) illustrating cross sections of a portion of the structure taken along different cutting lines when the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is in an unlocked state. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing a cross section of a part of the structure taken along a different cutting line when the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is in an unlocked state. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a partial structure of the electronic device in the first embodiment of the present invention when the electronic device is in a locked state. [Figure 9] 1A to 1C are diagrams (part 1) illustrating cross sections of a portion of the structure taken along different cutting lines when the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is in a locked state. [Figure 10]FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing a cross section of a portion of the structure taken along a different cutting line when the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is in a locked state. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of some elements of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention when the electronic device is in a locked state. [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of some elements of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a partial structure of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention when the electronic device is in a locked state. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the structure of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention when the electronic device is in a locked state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] The above and other technical contents, features, functions, and effects of the present invention will be made clearer by the following detailed description of preferred embodiments based on the accompanying drawings. Note that the directional terms used in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., are merely directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are only for explaining the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, unless otherwise stated, the term "connected" herein includes any direct and indirect electrical or structural connection means. Thus, for example, when a description is made that a first device is connected to a second device, it means that the first device is electrically / structurally connected directly to the second device, or is electrically / structurally connected to the second device indirectly through another device or connection means.

[0019] Please refer to Fig. 1 (Fig. 1) to Fig. 4 (Fig. 4). Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an electronic device 1 in a first embodiment of the present invention. Figs. 2 and 3 are exploded views of elements (parts / components) of the electronic device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a part of the structure of the electronic device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figs. 1 to 4, the electronic device 1 includes a first electronic device 11 and a second electronic device 12, and the second electronic device 12 is detachably connected to the first electronic device 11. In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 may be a remote terminal unit, the first electronic device 11 may be a signal converter, and the second electronic device may be a wireless RF communication device, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0020] 2 to 4, the electronic device 1 further includes a connection assembly 13, which is used to allow the first electronic device 11 and the second electronic device 12 to be stably and closely aligned and connected to each other. The connection assembly 13 includes a first connection component 131, a second connection component 132, four pins 133, four elastic components 134, and four locking components 135. The first connection component 131 is mounted on the first electronic device 11, and the second connection component 132 is mounted on the second electronic device 12, and each pin 133 is protruded from the first connection component 131 and is used to be inserted into the second connection component 132 along a first direction D1. Preferably, the four pins 133 are located at the four corners of the first connection component 131, each elastic component 134 is installed in the second connection component 132, and each elastic component 134 is used to apply a radial elastic force (radial elastic force) to the corresponding pin 133 inserted in the second connection component 132, and each locking component 135 is screwed into and locked in the second connection component 132, and each locking component 135 is used to apply a radial locking force to the corresponding pin 133 inserted in the second connection component 132. Taking FIG. 4 as an example, the elastic component 134 shown in FIG. 4 applies a radial elastic force to the corresponding pin 133 inserted in the second connecting component 132 along a first force applying direction F1, and the locking component 135 shown in FIG. 4 applies a radial locking force to the corresponding pin 133 inserted in the second connecting component 132 along a second force applying direction F2, where the first force applying direction F1 and the second force applying direction F2 are substantially perpendicular to each other and substantially perpendicular to the first direction D1.

[0021] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, the first connection component 131 may be integrally connected with the left cover of the first electronic device 11, and the second connection component 132 may be integrally connected with the right cover of the second electronic device 12, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the first connection component may be an independent element and detachably connected with the left cover of the first electronic device, and the second connection component may be an independent element and detachably connected with the right cover of the second electronic device.

[0022] Also, in this embodiment, the locking component 135 may be a screw or a bolt, and the elastic component 134 may be a compression spring, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0023] As can be appreciated, the number of pins, resilient components, and locking components is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the connection assembly may include only one pin, only one resilient component, and only one locking component.

[0024] 4, the connection assembly 13 further includes an abutment component 136, which is disposed within the second connection component 132 and is used to abut against the pin 133, and the elastic component 134 contacts the abutment component 136 and applies a force to the abutment component 136, thereby indirectly applying a radial elastic force to the pin 133 through the abutment component 136. As can be understood, in another embodiment, the abutment component may be omitted, i.e., the elastic component may directly contact the pin to directly apply a radial elastic force to the pin.

[0025] In this embodiment, the abutment component 136 may be a spherical structure formed of a metallic material, although the invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0026] Please refer to Fig. 2 (Fig. 2) to Fig. 10 (Fig. 10). Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a partial structure of the electronic device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention when it is in an unlocked state. Figs. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing cross sections of a partial structure along different cutting lines when the electronic device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention is in an unlocked state. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing a partial structure of the electronic device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention when it is in a locked state. Figs. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing cross sections of a partial structure of the electronic device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention when it is in a locked state. As shown in Fig. 2 to Fig. 4, the pin 133 is formed with a groove 1331 for matching with the abutment component 136 and the locking component 135, the groove 1331 is formed on the outer periphery of the pin 133 along the circumferential direction of the pin 133, and the abutment component 136 and the locking component 135 are respectively abutted against the groove 1331 along two perpendicular directions (first force application direction F1 and second force application direction F2), thereby being used to simultaneously lock the pin 133 along two perpendicular directions by the radial elastic force of the elastic component 134 and the radial locking force of the locking component 135. As can be understood, in another embodiment, the pin may be formed with different grooves for matching with the abutment component and the locking component, respectively, and the radial elastic force of the elastic component and the radial locking force of the locking component can simultaneously lock the pin along two opposite directions.

[0027] In addition, the connection assembly 13 further includes a sealing component 137, which is made of an elastic material, and the sealing component 137 is installed between the first connection component 131 and the second connection component 132, and the installation of the sealing component 137 can make the pin 133 be in an initial insertion position P1 shown in Figures 5 and 6 when inserted into the second connection component 132. When the locking component 135 is locked and installed in the second connection component 132, the locking component 135 cooperates with the groove 1331 to move the pin 133 from the initial insertion position P1 shown in Figures 5 and 6 along the first direction D1 to a predetermined insertion position P2 shown in Figures 8 and 9, so that the first connection component 131 moves together with the pin 133 along the first direction D1, and the sealing component 137 is pressed by the first connection component 131 and the second connection component 132, causing elastic deformation. This structural arrangement (design) allows the first connection component 131 and the second connection component 132 to be connected to each other without any gaps, thereby meeting a certain level of waterproofing and dustproofing and effectively preventing external moisture and dust from entering the first electronic device 11 and the second electronic device 12.

[0028] In this embodiment, the sealing component may be an O-ring for surrounding the electrical connector of the first electronic device and the electrical connector of the second electronic device, but the invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0029] As can be appreciated, in another embodiment, when there is no need for waterproofing or dustproofing, the sealing component may be omitted, the pin may be in a predetermined insertion position when inserted into the second connecting component, and the locking component may be locked to the pin in the predetermined insertion position.

[0030] Please refer to Fig. 11 (Fig. 11) and Fig. 12 (Fig. 12). Fig. 11 is an exploded view of some elements of an electronic device 1' in a second embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a part of the structure when the electronic device 1' in the second embodiment of the present invention is in a locked state. As shown in Fig. 11 and Fig. 12, the difference from the first embodiment is as follows: in the second embodiment, the abutting component 136' has a convex base structure made of a plastic material or an elastic material, and the elastic component 134' contacts the abutting component 136' and applies a force to the abutting component 136', so that the abutting component 136' applies a radial elastic force to the pin 133' inserted in the second connecting component 132' along a third force applying direction F3 opposite to the second force applying direction F2.

[0031] The other structures in this embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, and have similar various changes, and for the sake of convenience, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted here.

[0032] Please refer to Fig. 13 (Fig. 13) to Fig. 15 (Fig. 15). Fig. 13 is an exploded view of some elements of the electronic device 1'' in the third embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 14 is a view showing a part of the structure of the electronic device 1'' in the third embodiment of the present invention when it is in a locked state. Fig. 15 is a view showing a cross section of a part of the structure of the electronic device 1'' in the third embodiment of the present invention when it is in a locked state. As shown in Figs. 13 to 15, the difference from the first embodiment is as follows: in this embodiment, the elastic component 134'' abuts against the pin 133'' to directly apply a radial elastic force to the pin 133'' along the first force applying direction F1 and the fourth force applying direction F4 opposite to the first force applying direction F1. In this embodiment, the elastic component 134'' may be a U-shaped spring, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Furthermore, the pin 133'' is formed with a first groove 1331'' and a second groove 1332'', the first groove 1331'' is used to align with the elastic component 134'' when the pin 133'' is inserted into the second connecting component 132'', and the second groove 1332'' is used to align with the locking component 135'' when the pin 133'' is inserted into the second connecting component 132'', thereby allowing the pin 133'' to move from its initial insertion position to a predetermined insertion position along the first direction D1.

[0033] The other structures in this embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, and have similar various changes, and for the sake of convenience, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted here.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, according to the present invention, a user only needs to insert a pin into the second connecting component and lock the locking component into the second connecting component, and the pin is locked by the radial elastic force of the elastic component and the radial locking force of the locking component, so that the first electronic device and the second electronic device are stably and closely aligned and connected to each other. Therefore, the present invention has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation.

[0035] The present invention has been disclosed above based on the preferred embodiment described above, but the preferred embodiment described above is not intended to limit the present invention, and a person skilled in the art may make minor modifications and adaptations to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and therefore the scope of protection of the present invention is based on the scope of the appended claims. In addition, it is not necessary for any embodiment or claim of the present invention to achieve all of the objectives, advantages or features disclosed in the present invention. In addition, a part of the abstract and the title of the invention are only intended to assist in searching the literature, and are not intended to limit the scope of the rights of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and the like used in the present specification or claims are only intended to name elements or distinguish different embodiments or scopes, and are not intended to limit the upper or lower limits on the quantity of elements. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1, 1′, 1′′: Electronic equipment 11:First electronic device 12:Second electronic device 13: Connection Assembly 131: First connection component 132, 132′, 132′′: second connection component 133, 133′, 133′′: pin 1331: Groove 1331′′: First groove 1332′′:Second groove 134, 134′, 134′′: Elastic components 135, 135′′: Locking components 136, 136′: Contact components 137: Sealing components D1: First direction F1: First force application direction F2: Second force application direction F3: Third force application direction F4: Fourth force application direction P1: Initial insertion position P2: Predetermined insertion position

Claims

1. A connection assembly used to align and connect a first electronic device and a second electronic device, comprising: a first connection component disposed on the first electronic device; a second connection component disposed on the second electronic device; a pin protruding from the first connection component and adapted to be inserted into the second connection component along a first direction; an elastic component disposed within the second connection component for applying a radial elastic force to the pin inserted within the second connection component; and A connection assembly including a locking component threadedly engaged and locked into the second connection component for applying a radial locking force to the pin disposed within the second connection component.

2. 2. The connection assembly of claim 1, Further comprising an abutment component; the abutment component is disposed within the second connection component and adapted to abut against the pin; A connection assembly, wherein the elastic component contacts the abutment component and is used to indirectly apply the radial elastic force to the pin via the abutment component.

3. 3. The connection assembly of claim 2, The pin is formed with a groove for mating with the abutment component and the lock component, A connection assembly, wherein the groove is formed on an outer periphery of the pin along a circumferential direction of the pin.

4. 4. The connection assembly of claim 3, Further comprising a sealing component; the sealing component is disposed between the first connecting component and the second connecting component; a connection assembly in which, when the locking component is locked and installed to the second connection component, the locking component cooperates with the groove to move the pin from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby causing the first connection component to move along the first direction together with the pin, and causing the sealing component to be pressed by the first connection component and the second connection component, resulting in elastic deformation.

5. 3. The connection assembly of claim 2, A connection assembly, wherein the abutment component is a spherical structure or a convex trapezoid structure, the locking component is a screw or a bolt, and the elastic component is a compression spring.

6. 2. The connection assembly of claim 1, The elastic component abuts the pin to apply the radial elastic force directly to the pin.

7. 7. The connection assembly of claim 6, The pin is formed with a first groove for mating with the resilient component and a second groove for mating with the locking component.

8. 8. A connection assembly according to claim 7, comprising: Further comprising a sealing component; the sealing component is disposed between the first connecting component and the second connecting component; a connection assembly in which, when the locking component is locked and installed on the second connection component, the locking component cooperates with the second groove to move the pin from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, so that the first connection component moves along the first direction together with the pin, causing the sealing component to be pressed by the first connection component and the second connection component, resulting in elastic deformation.

9. 7. The connection assembly of claim 6, A connection assembly, wherein the elastic component is a U-shaped spring and the locking component is a screw or a bolt.

10. 2. The connection assembly of claim 1, Further comprising a sealing component; the sealing component is disposed between the first connecting component and the second connecting component; A connection assembly in which, when the locking component is locked and installed to the second connection component, the locking component cooperates with the pin to move the pin from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby causing the first connection component to move along the first direction together with the pin, causing the sealing component to be pressed by the first connection component and the second connection component, resulting in elastic deformation.

11. An electronic device, First electronic device; a second electronic device that is removably connected to the first electronic device; and a connection assembly for connecting the first electronic device and the second electronic device in a stable, intimate, and aligned manner with each other; The connection assembly includes: a first connection component disposed on the first electronic device; a second connection component disposed on the second electronic device; a pin protruding from the first connection component and adapted to be inserted into the second connection component along a first direction; an elastic component disposed within the second connection component for applying a radial elastic force to the pin inserted within the second connection component; and an electronic device comprising a locking component threadedly engaged with and locked to the second connection component for applying a radial locking force to the pin disposed within the second connection component.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, The connection assembly further includes an abutment component; the abutment component is disposed within the second connection component and adapted to abut against the pin; The elastic component contacts the abutment component, and the abutment component indirectly applies the radial elastic force to the pin.

13. The electronic device according to claim 12, An electronic device, wherein the pin has a groove formed therein for mating with the abutment component and the lock component, the groove being formed on an outer circumferential edge of the pin along a circumferential direction of the pin.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, the connection assembly further includes a sealing component; the sealing component is disposed between the first connecting component and the second connecting component; When the locking component is locked and installed on the second connection component, the locking component cooperates with the groove to move the pin from an initial insertion position to a predetermined insertion position along the first direction, thereby causing the first connection component to move along the first direction together with the pin, and the sealing component to be pressed by the first connection component and the second connection component, resulting in elastic deformation.

15. The electronic device according to claim 12, The electronic device, wherein the abutment component is a spherical structure or a convex base structure, the locking component is a screw or a bolt, and the elastic component is a compression spring.

16. The electronic device according to claim 11, The elastic component abuts the pin to apply the radial elastic force directly to the pin.

17. 17. The electronic device according to claim 16, The pin has a first groove for mating with the elastic component and a second groove for mating with the locking component.

18. 18. The electronic device according to claim 17, the connection assembly further includes a sealing component; the sealing component is disposed between the first connecting component and the second connecting component; When the locking component is locked and installed on the second connection component, the locking component cooperates with the second groove to move the pin from an initial insertion position to a predetermined insertion position along the first direction, so that the first connection component moves along the first direction together with the pin, and the sealing component is pressed by the first connection component and the second connection component, causing elastic deformation.

19. 17. The electronic device according to claim 16, The electronic device, wherein the elastic component is a U-shaped spring and the locking component is a screw or a bolt.

20. The electronic device according to claim 11, the connection assembly further includes a sealing component; the sealing component is disposed between the first connecting component and the second connecting component; An electronic device in which, when the locking component is locked and installed to the second connection component, the locking component cooperates with the pin to move the pin from an initial insertion position along the first direction to a predetermined insertion position, thereby causing the first connection component to move along the first direction together with the pin, and causing the sealing component to be pressed by the first connection component and the second connection component, resulting in elastic deformation.

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