Supporting device

Abstract

This invention provides a support device, comprising: a support frame; a trolley slidably disposed within the support frame and including an assembly slot and a receiving slot; a bearing unit; a main plug disposed in the bearing unit and detachably disposed in the assembly slot, and including a first latching portion; a stop module disposed in the receiving slot and including a second latching portion; and an operating member disposed in the receiving slot and abutting against the stop module; wherein, when the main plug is received in the assembly slot, the first latching portion and the second latching portion are interlocked, and the main plug cannot detach from the stop module, thereby connecting the bearing unit and the trolley.

Description

support device Supporting Device Technical Field

[0001] This invention serves as a support device, particularly a support device with a quick-release function. Prior Technology

[0002] Chinese Patent No. CN212617111U discloses an internally recessed double-rotation mechanism and a screen containing the mechanism, which integrates rotation and tilting / retracting functions into one unit and is mounted on a support body. The mechanism includes a screen, a fixing component, a pivoting component, and a plastic cover. The fixing component has a circular cavity on one side and is connected to the screen. The pivoting component includes a movable disk and a pivoting block, with the pivoting block pivotally connected to the movable disk. The movable disk is submerged within the circular cavity, while the pivoting block protrudes outwards from the circular cavity. The plastic cover is used to cover the circular cavity and has a body, an elastic hook, and an elastic element. The elastic hook is disposed on the body, and the elastic element passes through the elastic hook. The support body includes a column and a base for mounting the column.

[0003] While this design effectively reduces the size of the pivoting components, at the time of shipment, only the chassis and the uprights are separated (to be assembled by the user). The fixing components and the pivoting components are already assembled on the uprights of the bracket body, resulting in a still large packaging volume and failing to effectively reduce packaging costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a support device for supporting a display on a work surface. The support device includes: a support frame disposed on the work surface, comprising a column and an opening, the column extending substantially along a direction of gravity, the opening formed in the column; a trolley slidably disposed within the column, comprising an assembly slot and a receiving groove, the assembly slot communicating with the opening and being arranged vertically and communicating with the receiving groove along the direction of gravity; a support unit comprising a support member and a protrusion, the support member supporting the display, the protrusion being pivotally connected to the support member; a main insert disposed on the protrusion and detachably disposed in the assembly slot along an axial direction, comprising a first latching portion; and a stop mold. The assembly includes a first latching part and a second latching part, disposed in the receiving slot; and an operating member, at least partially disposed in the receiving slot and abutting the stop module, for operating the stop module along the axial direction to switch between a locked state and a released state; wherein, when the main plug is received in the assembly slot and the stop module is in the locked state, the first latching part and the second latching part are interlocked, and the main plug cannot detach from the stop module, thereby connecting the support unit to the trolley, and the protruding neck extends outward from the opening; when the main plug is received in the assembly slot and the stop module is in the released state, the first latching part disengages from the second latching part, and the support unit can detach from the trolley.

[0005] As described above, the stop module further includes a sliding member, a constant force spring seat, and an elastic member. The second latching part is disposed on the sliding member, and the elastic member is disposed between the sliding member and the constant force spring seat and constantly provides an elastic force. The elastic force tends to keep the stop module in the locked state. When the stop module changes from the locked state to the released state, the elastic member is compressed, the elastic force gradually increases, and the second latching part moves away from the assembly slot. When the stop module changes from the released state to the locked state, the elastic member rebounds, the elastic force gradually decreases, and the second latching part extends into the assembly slot.

[0006] As described above, the sliding member has a slider, the constant force spring seat has a groove, the slider slides in the groove, when the stop module is in the locked state, the slider is located at one end of the groove, and when the stop module is in the released state, the slider is located at the other end of the groove.

[0007] As described above, the sliding member further includes a limiting surface, and the operating member includes a contact surface that contacts the limiting surface. The extending directions of the contact surface and the limiting surface intersect the direction of gravity. When the stop module changes from the locked state to the released state, the contact surface pushes against the limiting surface, the sliding member moves downward, and the operating member moves adjacent to the second latching portion. When the stop module changes from the released state to the locked state, the limiting surface pushes against the contact surface, the sliding member moves upward, and the operating member moves away from the second latching portion.

[0008] As described above, the operating member further includes two protruding columns, and the trolley further includes two slide rails extending along the axial direction, with the protruding columns respectively slidably disposed in the slide rails.

[0009] As described above, the constant force spring seat further comprises a main body and an extension. The main body is accommodated in the receiving groove, the extension extends outward from the main body, and the slide groove extends through the extension along the axial direction.

[0010] As described above, the trolley further includes a through hole that connects the receiving groove and the opening. The operating member further includes an operating body, the block is formed on opposite sides of the operating body, the abutment surface is formed at one end of the operating body, and the operating body passes through the through hole and is exposed in the opening.

[0011] As described above, the main plug-in further includes a block and an elastic sleeve. The elastic sleeve is fitted onto the block and has two grooves and a positioning protrusion. The trolley further includes two protrusions and a positioning hole. The protrusions slide in the grooves and the positioning protrusion is accommodated in the positioning hole. The first buckle extends outward from the block and is exposed in the elastic sleeve.

[0012] As described above, the elastic sleeve is a polyoxymethylene (POM) sleeve with a thickness, thereby allowing the main plug to be tightly inserted into the assembly slot.

[0013] The aforementioned support device further includes at least one constant-force spring, which is connected to the trolley and the column respectively.

[0014] The aforementioned support device further includes two slide rails, which are disposed between the column and the trolley, allowing the trolley to slide back and forth along the direction of gravity.

[0015] In summary, this creative support device only requires the automatic reset of the latches and sliding parts between the first and second latches to complete the assembly of the main plug and the stop module. To detach the main plug from the stop module, simply press the operating part. The assembly and disassembly of this creative support device is simple and convenient, and the relevant quick-release structures are all concealed within the trolley without excessive exposure, enhancing the overall aesthetics. Furthermore, since the supporting unit can be detached from the trolley and support frame, they can be shipped separately, effectively reducing packaging volume and cost. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall support device for this creation.

[0017] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the support device for this creation.

[0018] Figure 3 is an exploded view of some components of the support device for this creation.

[0019] Figure 4 is a rear view of the trolley in the support device of this creation.

[0020] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the main plug-in in the support device for this creation.

[0021] Figure 6 is an exploded view of the stop module and operating components in the support device of this creation.

[0022] Figures 7 and 8 are cross-sectional schematic diagrams of the main plug-in and stop module in the support device of this creation before and after assembly, with the stop module in a locked state.

[0023] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the stop module in the released state of the support device of this creation. Implementation

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1, 2, and 3. The support device 1000 of this invention is used to support a display 2000 on a work surface 3000. The support device 1000 includes a support frame 1, a trolley 2, a support unit 3, a main insert 4, a stop module 5, an operating component 6, a constant-force spring 7, and two slide rails 8. The support frame 1 is mounted on the work surface 3000 (e.g., a desktop). The trolley 2 is mounted on the support frame 1; the support unit 3 is detachably mounted on the trolley 2 via the main insert 4 and the stop module 5, and is used to support the display 2000; the main insert 4 is mounted on the support unit 3. The stop module 5 is mounted on the trolley 2. The operating component 6 is located inside the trolley 2. The constant-force spring 7 connects the trolley 2 and the support frame 1. The slide rails 8 are located between the support frame 1 and the trolley 2. The structure of each component and their interconnections will be described in detail below. Some of the diagrams show a gravitational direction G and an axial direction X, with the axial direction X roughly perpendicular to the gravitational direction G.

[0025] The support frame 1 includes a base 11, a column 12, and an opening 13. The base 11 is generally a polygonal plate placed on the working surface 3000, but is not limited thereto; it can also be used to clamp a tabletop or be locked to a wall. The column 12 includes a shell 121 and a hollow structure 122. The shell 121 covers the outer periphery of the hollow structure 122, which extends substantially along the direction of gravity G, with one end attached to the base 11. The opening 13 is formed in the shell 121. In this embodiment, the column 12 extends at a slight inclination to the working surface 3000; in other embodiments, the column 12 may extend perpendicular to the working surface 3000, and this is not a limitation.

[0026] Please also refer to Figure 4. The trolley 2 slides on the hollow structure 122 of the column 12 and includes a body 21, an assembly slot 22, a receiving groove 23, two protrusions 24, a positioning hole 25, two slide rails 26, and a through hole 27. The body 21 is generally cuboid. The assembly slot 22 and the receiving groove 23 are defined by the body 21 and are arranged sequentially up and down along the direction of gravity G and are interconnected. The assembly slot 22 is connected to the opening 13. The protrusions 24 are spaced apart and generally extend along the axial direction X in the body 21 and are located within the assembly slot 22. The positioning hole 25 is provided along the axial direction X on the rear side of the body 21, located at one end of the protrusion 24 and connected to the assembly slot 22. The slide rails 26 are spaced apart and recessed in the body 21 along the axial direction X and face the receiving groove 23. A through hole 27 is provided along the axial direction X on the front side of the body 21, connecting the receiving groove 23 and the opening 13, and is located below the assembly slot 22. The support unit 3 includes a support member 31 and a protrusion 32. The support member 31 is pivotally connected to one end of the protrusion 32 and is used to support the display 2000.

[0027] Please also refer to Figure 5. The main plug-in 4 includes a block 41, a first snap-fit ​​portion 42, and an elastic sleeve 43. The block 41 is fixed to the other end of the protruding neck 32. The first snap-fit ​​portion 42 extends outward from the bottom side of the block 41. The elastic sleeve 43 is fitted onto the block 41 and exposes the first snap-fit ​​portion 42 through, for example, an opening (not numbered), and has two grooves 431 and a positioning protrusion 432. The grooves 431 are respectively for the protrusions 24 to slide on, and the positioning protrusion 432 can be accommodated in the positioning hole 25. In this embodiment, the elastic sleeve 43 is a polyoxymethylene (POM) sleeve with a thickness (for example, at least 1 mm), and the elasticity generated by the thickness of the elastic sleeve 43 can be used to compensate for the tolerances of the main plug-in 4 and the assembly slot 22, so that the main plug-in 4 can be tightly inserted into the assembly slot 22.

[0028] Please also refer to Figure 6. The stop module 5 includes a sliding member 51, a constant-force spring seat 52, a second latching part 53, and an elastic member 54. The sliding member 51 is accommodated in the receiving groove 23 and has a main block 511, a slider 512, a limiting surface 513, a positioning block 514, a positioning groove 515, and a positioning post 516. The main block 511 is generally triangular. The slider 512 extends outward along the axial direction X from the rear side of the main block 511. The limiting surface 513 is formed on the front side of the main block 511 and faces away from the slider 512. The positioning block 514 extends outward along the gravity direction G from the bottom side of the main block 511, is adjacent to the limiting surface 513, and is spaced apart from the slider 512. The positioning groove 515 is recessed along the gravity direction G on the bottom side of the main block 511. The positioning post 516 is formed in the main block 511 and is located in the positioning groove 515. The constant force spring seat 52 has a main body 521, an extension 522, a slide groove 523, and a stepped portion 524. The main body 521 is fitted into the receiving groove 23 and is correspondingly located below the slider 51. The extension 522 extends outward from the main body 521. The slide groove 523 extends through the extension 522 along the axial direction X and allows the slider 512 to slide within it, and has a first end 5231 and a second end 5232 opposite to each other. The stepped portion 524 is formed in the main body 521 and corresponds to the positioning block 514. The second latching portion 53 is provided in the main block 511 and is located between the limiting surface 513 and the slider 512. One end of the elastic member 54 is fitted into the positioning groove 515 and sleeved on the positioning post 516, and the other end abuts against the main body 521 and constantly provides an elastic force. In this embodiment, the elastic member 54 is a compression spring.

[0029] The operating component 6 is partially disposed in the receiving groove 23 and includes an operating body 61, two protruding pillars 62, and abutment surface 63. The operating body 61 passes through the through hole 27 and is correspondingly disposed between the slide rails 26, and is exposed in the opening 13. The protruding pillars 62 extend outward from opposite sides of the operating body 61 and slide on the slide rails 26 respectively. The abutment surface 63 is formed at one end of the operating body 61 and faces away from the through hole 27, and correspondingly contacts the limiting surface 513. In this embodiment, the extending directions of the abutment surface 63 and the limiting surface 513 intersect with the gravity direction G or the axial direction X.

[0030] A constant-force spring 7 connects the trolley 2 and the column 12, and has a connected cylindrical portion 71 and a movable end 72. The cylindrical portion 71 is located inside the main body 521, and the movable end 72 extends from the main body 521 and is fixed to the hollow structure 122, thereby enabling the constant-force spring 7 to provide a constant elastic force. The slide rails 8 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the hollow structure 122 and fixed to the opposite sides of the body 21 of the trolley 2, so that the slide rails 8 are located between the hollow structure 122 and the body 21, thereby allowing the trolley 2 to slide back and forth along the direction of gravity G. In this embodiment, the slide rail 8 can be a three-section slide rail.

[0031] The following describes the component relationships during the matching connection, mutual removal, and operation of the main plug-in 4, the stop module 5, and the operating element 6. The main plug-in 4 can be separated along the X-axis and is located in the assembly slot 22 of the trolley 2 (Fig. 7), while the operating element 6 can operate the stop module 5 along the X-axis to switch between a locked state (Fig. 8) and a released state (Fig. 9). As shown in Fig. 7, the elastic force of the elastic element 54 tends to keep the stop module 5 in the locked state, causing the second latch 53 to extend into the assembly slot 22. At this time, the slider 512 is located at the first end 5231 of the groove 523. When the main plug-in 4 is gradually inserted into the assembly slot 22 along the axial direction X through the opening 13, the protrusions 24 slide on the grooves 431 respectively, the first latching part 42 slides on the upper surface of the second latching part 53 and presses down the second latching part 53, causing the sliding member 51 to move downward and approach the constant force spring seat 52, the slider 512 moves from the first end 5231 of the slide groove 523 to the second end 5232, and at the same time compresses the elastic member 54 (i.e. the elastic force gradually increases). At this time, the stop module 5 changes from the locked state to the released state, and the second latching part 53 moves away from the assembly slot 22. As shown in Figure 8, when the main plug 4 is fully inserted into the assembly slot 22 and the positioning protrusion 432 is accommodated in the positioning hole 25, the elastic force of the elastic member 54 causes the stop module 5 to change from the released state to the locked state. The elastic member 54 rebounds, the second latching part 53 re-extends into the assembly slot 22, the slider 512 moves from the second end 5232 of the slide groove 523 to the first end 5231, and the second latching part 53 and the first latching part 42 change from being misaligned to being latched. The main plug 4 cannot disengage from the stop module 5 along the axial direction X. In this way, the bearing unit 3 and the trolley 2 are connected to each other, and the protruding neck 32 extends outward from the opening 13.

[0032] To detach the support unit 3 from the trolley 2, as shown in Figure 9, an external force F is applied to the operating member 6 along the axial direction X. The operating body 61 moves along the axial direction X toward the main block 511 of the sliding member 51 and retracts into the through hole 27, causing the abutment surface 63 to push against the limiting surface 513. The main block 511 moves downward, and the slider 512 moves from the first end 5231 to the second end 5232 of the slide groove 523, while simultaneously compressing the elastic member 54, until the operating body 61 is near the second latching part 53 and the second latching part 53 is away from the assembly slot 22. At this time, the second latching part 53 disengages from the first latching part 42, the stop module 5 changes from the locked state to the released state, and the support unit 3 can then detach from the trolley 2 along the axial direction X. When the external force F is removed, the elastic element 54 rebounds, the main block 511 moves upward, the second latch 53 re-enters the assembly slot 22, the slider 512 moves from the second end 5232 of the slide groove 523 to the first end 5231, the limiting surface 513 pushes against the abutment surface 63 until the operating body 61 moves away from the second latch 53 along the axial direction X and partially protrudes out of the through hole 27, and the stop module 5 changes from the released state to the locked state.

[0033] In summary, this creative support device only requires the automatic reset of the latches and sliding parts between the first and second latches to complete the assembly of the main plug and the stop module; to detach the main plug from the stop module, simply press the operating part. The assembly and disassembly of this creative support device is simple and convenient, and the relevant quick-release structures are all concealed within the trolley without being excessively exposed, enhancing the overall aesthetics. Furthermore, since the supporting unit can be detached from the trolley and support frame, they can be shipped separately, effectively reducing packaging volume and cost.

[0034]

[0035] 1000: Support device

[0036] 2000: Monitor

[0037] 3000: Working face

[0038] 1: Support frame

[0039] 11: Chassis

[0040] 12: Column

[0041] 121: Outer shell

[0042] 122: Hollow Structure

[0043] 13: Opening

[0044] 2: Pulley

[0045] 21:Ontology

[0046] 22: Assembly slot

[0047] 23: Receptacle

[0048] 24: Bumps

[0049] 25: Positioning hole

[0050] 26: Slide

[0051] 27: Through-hole

[0052] 3: Bearing unit

[0053] 31: Bearing component

[0054] 32: Protruding neck

[0055] 51: Slider

[0056] 511: Main block

[0057] 512: Slider

[0058] 513: Limiting surface

[0059] 514: Positioning Block

[0060] 515: Positioning groove

[0061] 516: Positioning Post

[0062] 52: Constant force spring seat

[0063] 521: Main body

[0064] 522: Extension

[0065] 523: Slide

[0066] 5231: First end

[0067] 5232: Second end

[0068] 524: Stepped Section

[0069] 53: Second buckle part

[0070] 54: Elastic component

[0071] 6: Operating components

[0072] 61: Operator

[0073] 62:convex cylinder

[0074] 63: Supporting surface

[0075] 4: Main Plugin

[0076] 41: Block

[0077] 42: First buckle part

[0078] 43: Elastic sleeve

[0079] 431: Groove

[0080] 432: Positioning Protrusion

[0081] 5: Stop Module

[0082] 7: Constant force spring

[0083] 71:Tubular part

[0084] 72: Movable end

[0085] 8: Slide rail

[0086] F: External force

[0087] G: Direction of gravity

[0088] X: Axial direction

Claims

1. A support device for supporting a display on a working surface, the support device comprising: A support frame, disposed on the working surface, includes a column and an opening, the column extending substantially along a direction of gravity, the opening being formed in the column; a trolley, slidably disposed within the column, includes an assembly slot and a receiving groove, the assembly slot communicating with the opening and arranged vertically and communicating with the receiving groove along the direction of gravity; a bearing unit, including a bearing member and a protruding neck, the bearing member for supporting the display, the protruding neck being pivotally connected to the bearing member; a main insert disposed on the protruding neck and detachably disposed in the assembly slot along an axial direction, and including a first latching portion; a stop module disposed in the receiving groove and including a second latching portion; and an operating member, at least partially disposed in the receiving groove and abutting the stop module, for operating the stop module along the axial direction to switch between a locked state and a released state; When the main plug is accommodated in the assembly slot and the stop module is in the locked state, the first latching part and the second latching part are interlocked, and the main plug cannot detach from the stop module. In this way, the support unit is connected to the trolley, and the protruding neck extends outward from the opening. When the main plug is accommodated in the assembly slot and the stop module is in the released state, the first latching part disengages from the second latching part, and the support unit can detach from the trolley.

2. The support device as described in claim 1, wherein, The stop module further includes a slider, a constant force spring seat, and an elastic member. The second latching part is disposed on the slider, and the elastic member is disposed between the slider and the constant force spring seat to constantly provide an elastic force. The elastic force tends to keep the stop module in the locked state. When the stop module changes from the locked state to the released state, the elastic member is compressed, the elastic force gradually increases, and the second latching part moves away from the assembly slot. When the stop module changes from the released state to the locked state, the elastic member rebounds, the elastic force gradually decreases, and the second latching part extends into the assembly slot.

3. The support device as described in claim 2, wherein, The slider has a slider and the constant force spring seat has a groove. The slider is slidably disposed in the groove. When the stop module is in the locked state, the slider is located at one end of the groove. When the stop module is in the released state, the slider is located at the other end of the groove.

4. The support device as described in claim 3, wherein, The slider further has a limiting surface, and the operating member includes a contact surface that contacts the limiting surface. The extending directions of the contact surface and the limiting surface intersect the direction of gravity. When the stop module changes from the locked state to the released state, the contact surface pushes against the limiting surface, the slider moves downward, and the operating member is adjacent to the second latching part. When the stop module changes from the released state to the locked state, the limiting surface pushes against the contact surface, the slider moves upward, and the operating member moves away from the second latching part.

5. The support device as described in claim 4, wherein, The operating component further includes two protruding pillars, and the trolley further includes two slide rails extending along the axial direction, the protruding pillars being slidably disposed in the slide rails respectively.

6. The support device as described in claim 5, wherein, The constant force spring seat further comprises a main body and an extension, the main body being accommodated in the receiving groove, the extension extending outward from the main body, and the sliding groove extending through the extension along the axial direction.

7. The support device as described in claim 6, wherein, The trolley further includes a through hole that connects the receiving groove and the opening. The operating member further includes an operating body, with protruding pillars formed on opposite sides of the operating body, an abutting surface formed at one end of the operating body, and the operating body passing through the through hole and exposed in the opening.

8. The support device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The main plug-in further includes a block and an elastic sleeve. The elastic sleeve is fitted onto the block and has two grooves and a positioning protrusion. The trolley further includes two protrusions and a positioning hole. The protrusions slide in the grooves and the positioning protrusion is accommodated in the positioning hole. The first buckle extends outward from the block and is exposed in the elastic sleeve.

9. The support device as described in claim 8, wherein the elastic sleeve is a polyoxymethylene (POM) sleeve having a thickness, thereby allowing the main plug to be tightly inserted into the assembly slot.

10. The support device as described in claim 9 further includes at least one constant-force spring, the constant-force spring being connected to the trolley and the column respectively.

11. The support device as described in claim 10 further includes two slide rails disposed between the column and the trolley, so that the trolley can slide back and forth along the direction of gravity.

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