CN100397288C - Electronic device and fixing structure thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device and a fixing structure thereof, and provides a fixing structure for fixing a removable electronic component, wherein the removable electronic component is provided with a first opening, and the fixing structure comprises a frame and a movable piece. The frame is provided with a second opening corresponding to the first opening and a first buckling arm. The movable part is pivoted on the rack, the movable part is provided with at least one convex part and a third opening, a second buckling arm is arranged on the movable part, when the movable part is attached to the rack, the convex part passes through the second opening and is inserted into the first opening, and the first buckling arm passes through the third opening and is buckled with the second buckling arm. The invention also discloses an electronic device with the fixing structure. The invention can reduce the assembly time and the raw material cost of the screw; when the user operates the removable electronic device, no matter the removable electronic device is fixed or released, other tools do not need to be taken, the use is very convenient and labor-saving, and the installation efficiency can be improved.

Description

Electronic device and its fixing structure

technical field

The invention relates to an electronic device and its fixing structure, in particular to an electronic device with a movable part and its fixing structure.

Background technique

In the era of information explosion, the hard disk drive can be said to be the most important storage device in the computer. It provides low-cost, high-speed and large-capacity storage space, which can be used to store operating systems, applications, and user data, etc. wait.

In addition to hard drives, another device that can be used to store user information is optical information storage media. In order to read and write optical information storage media, a CD drive is required. Therefore, it can be said that the hard disk drive and the optical disk drive are closely related to the access of computer data, and they are all very important devices.

Generally, removable hard drives or optical drives need to be pre-fixed in a frame (Cage), which is a part of the host. Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic diagram of a conventional removable hard disk drive. The conventional removable hard disk drive 11 is housed in a frame 12 . The side of the frame 12 has a plurality of screw holes 121, and the screw holes 121 correspond to the fixing holes 111 on the side of the removable hard disk drive 11, so that the frame 12 and the removable hard disk drive 11 can be locked by screws 13. combined.

However, the above-mentioned conventional removable hard disk drive 11 relies on a large number of screws 13 for locking assembly and disassembly. Not only is the assembly labor-intensive and time-consuming, the production speed is relatively slow, and the purchase of screws 13 also costs a lot. cost, virtually leading to an increase in production costs. Moreover, if too much force is applied during locking, it is easy to cause the screw teeth to disintegrate, causing the screw 13 to rotate idly and the screw cannot be locked. resources.

In addition, when the removable hard disk drive 11 is to be repaired, replaced or expanded, professional tools such as screwdrivers must be used to perform the work. However, the current existing screwdrivers are small in size, and if the assembler loses or forgets them, the assembly work cannot continue.

It can be seen that the above-mentioned existing electronic device and its fixing structure obviously still have inconveniences and defects in structure and use, and need to be further improved urgently. In order to solve the problems existing in electronic devices and their fixed structures, relevant manufacturers have tried their best to find solutions, but no suitable design has been developed for a long time, and there is no suitable structure for general products to solve the above problems , this is obviously a problem that relevant industry players are eager to solve.

In view of the defects in the above-mentioned existing electronic devices and their fixed structures, the inventor actively researches and innovates on the basis of years of rich practical experience and professional knowledge in the design and manufacture of such products, and cooperates with the application of academic theories, in order to create a The novel electronic device and its fixing structure, which can reduce the demand of screws and make assembly easier, can improve the general existing electronic device and its fixing structure, making it more practical. Through continuous research, design, and after repeated trial samples and improvements, the present invention with practical value is finally created.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to overcome the defects of the existing electronic device and its fixing structure, and provide a new type of electronic device and its fixing structure that can fix the electronic device on the rack without screws.

The purpose of the present invention and the solution to its technical problems are achieved by adopting the following technical solutions. A fixing structure for fixing a withdrawable electronic component according to the present invention, the withdrawable electronic component has a first opening, and the withdrawable electronic component also has a fourth opening, the fourth opening The hole and the first opening are respectively located on both sides of the removable electronic component. The fixing structure includes: a frame having a second opening opposite to the first opening. The frame has a first The buckle arm has a positioning part opposite to the fourth opening; and a movable part is pivotally connected to the frame, and the movable part has at least one protrusion, a third opening, and a first Two buckling arms are arranged on the movable part. When the movable part fits with the frame, the protrusion passes through the second opening and is inserted into the first opening, and the first buckling arm passes through the second opening. Three openings are engaged with the second buckle arm.

The purpose of the present invention and its technical problems can also be further realized by adopting the following technical measures.

In the above-mentioned fixing structure for fixing a withdrawable electronic component, when the movable part is attached to the frame, the positioning part passes through the fourth opening, and it is an elastic bump formed by punching.

In the aforementioned fixing structure for fixing a withdrawable electronic component, the frame further includes at least one first pivot joint, the movable part uses the first pivot joint as a rotation axis, and the movable part has at least one first pivot joint. The two pivotal parts are pivotally connected with the first pivotal part.

In the above-mentioned fixing structure for fixing a withdrawable electronic component, the protrusion is a rivet.

In the aforementioned fixing structure for fixing a withdrawable electronic component, wherein the first buckling arm has a hooking portion, and the second buckling arm has a wrinkle portion, when the hooking portion abuts against the wrinkle portion , the first locking arm and the second locking arm are engaged with each other.

The purpose of the present invention and the solution to its technical problem also adopt the following technical solutions to achieve. According to the present invention, an electronic device with a fixed structure includes: a removable electronic component, which has at least one first opening; a frame, which has a second opening opposite to the first opening. hole, the frame has a first snap-fit arm, and the withdrawable electronic component also has a fourth opening, the fourth opening and the first opening are respectively located on both sides of the withdrawable electronic component, The frame has a positioning part opposite to the fourth opening; The joint arm is arranged on the movable part. When the movable part fits with the frame, the protrusion passes through the second opening and is inserted into the first opening, and the first engaging arm passes through the third opening. hole and engage with the second snap arm.

The purpose of the present invention and its technical problems can also be further realized by adopting the following technical measures.

In the aforementioned electronic device with a fixed structure, when the movable part is attached to the frame, the positioning part passes through the fourth opening, and is formed as an elastic protrusion by stamping.

In the aforementioned electronic device with a fixed structure, the frame further includes at least one first pivotal portion, and the movable element uses the first pivotal portion as a rotation axis.

In the aforementioned electronic device with a fixed structure, the movable element has at least one second pivotal portion for pivotal connection with the first pivotal portion.

In the aforementioned electronic device with a fixed structure, the protrusion is a rivet.

In the aforementioned electronic device with a fixed structure, wherein the first buckling arm has a hooking portion, and the second buckling arm has a wrinkle portion, when the hooking portion abuts against the wrinkle portion, the The first locking arm and the second locking arm are engaged with each other.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. As can be seen from the above technical scheme, in order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the main technical contents of the present invention are as follows:

According to the fixing structure for fixing a withdrawable electronic component of the present invention, the withdrawable electronic component has a first opening, and the fixing structure includes a frame and a movable part. Wherein, the frame has a second opening opposite to the first opening and a first fastening portion. The movable part is pivotally connected to the frame. The movable part has at least one protrusion and a third opening. A second fastening part is arranged on the movable part. When the movable part fits with the frame, the protrusion passes through the first The two openings are inserted into the first opening, and the first fastening part passes through the third opening and engages with the second fastening part.

To achieve the above object, the electronic device with a fixed structure according to the present invention includes a removable electronic component, a frame, and a movable part. The withdrawable electronic assembly has at least one first opening, the frame has a second opening opposite to the first opening, the frame has a first engaging arm, the movable part is pivotally connected to the frame, and the movable part It has at least one protrusion and a third opening, and a second engaging arm is arranged on the movable part. When the movable part fits with the frame, the protrusion passes through the second opening and is inserted into the first opening, and The first fastening arm passes through the third opening and engages with the second fastening arm.

With the above technical solution, the electronic device and its fixing structure of the present invention have at least the following advantages:

1. The electronic device and its fixing structure of the present invention have a movable part pivotally connected to the frame. Compared with the prior art, the frame of the electronic device and its fixed structure of the present invention has a first snap-fit arm, and the movable part has a second snap-fit arm, by the first snap-fit arm and the second snap-fit arm. With the fastening of the two fastening arms, the convex part of the movable part passes through the second opening and is inserted into the first opening, so that the withdrawable electronic component is fixed on the frame. Since there is no need to use screws for locking, the time for assembly and the cost of raw materials for screws are reduced.

2. Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, it is only necessary to press the pressing part of the second buckle arm to release the removable electronic device. When installing the electronic device, there is no need to take other tools, so it is very convenient and labor-saving to use.

3. In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the fixing structure can fix two removable electronic components at a time, so the installation efficiency can be improved.

To sum up, the present invention provides a novel electronic device and its fixing structure that can fix the electronic device on the rack without screws. It has the above-mentioned many advantages and practical value, and there is no similar structural design publicly published or used in similar products, so it is indeed innovative. It has great improvements in both structure and function, and has a great technical advantage. Progress, and produced easy-to-use and practical effects, and compared with the existing electronic devices and their fixed structures, it has a number of enhanced functions, so it is more suitable for practical use, and has wide application value in the industry. It is truly a novel and progressive product. , Practical new design.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solutions of the present invention. In order to understand the technical means of the present invention more clearly and implement them according to the contents of the description, the preferred embodiments of the present invention and accompanying drawings are described in detail below.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional removable hard disk drive.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device and its fixing structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is another schematic diagram of the electronic device and its fixing structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a fixing structure of an electronic device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the movable part of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is another schematic diagram of the electronic device and its fixing structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the removable electronic component is in a fixed state.

Fig. 7 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the dotted line in Fig. 2 of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the dotted line in FIG. 3 of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

11: Removable hard disk drive 111: Fixing hole

12: Frame 121: Screw hole

13: Screw 2: Electronic device

20: Fixed structure 21: Extractable electronic components

211: The first opening 212: The fourth opening

22: Rack 221: Second opening

222: The first buckle arm 223: The first pivot joint

224: Hooking Department 225: Positioning Department

23: Movable parts 231: Convex part

232: The third opening 233: The second buckle arm

234: Second pivot joint 235: Wrinkled part

236: Pressing part

Detailed ways

In order to further explain the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the intended purpose of the invention, below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, the electronic device and its fixed structure according to the present invention will be described according to its specific implementation, structure, characteristics and Its effect is described in detail below.

First, please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 8 to illustrate the electronic device of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 2 with a fixed structure includes a removable electronic component 21 , a frame 22 and a movable part 23 . Wherein, the electronic device 2 may have one removable electronic component 21 , or may have two removable electronic components 21 . In this embodiment, the electronic device 2 with two removable electronic components 21 is taken as an example. in:

Please refer to FIG. 3 , the removable electronic component 21 has at least one first opening 211 . In this embodiment, the removable electronic component 21 can be a hard disk drive or an optical disk drive.

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the frame 22 has a second opening 221 opposite to the first opening 211 , and the frame 22 has a first engaging arm 222 . In this embodiment, the frame 22 with two first fastening arms 222 is taken as an example for illustration, and the first fastening arms 222 are fixedly connected to the frame 22. Here, the fixed connection method may be welding. . Of course, the number of the first locking arms 222 can also be adjusted according to actual needs, and the first locking arms 222 can also be integrally formed with the frame 22 .

4 and 5, the movable part 23 is pivotally connected to the frame 22, wherein the frame 22 may further include at least one first pivotal part 223, and the movable part 23 is pivotally connected to the frame 223. Part 223 is a rotating shaft. The movable part 23 has at least one protruding part 231 and a third opening 232, and a second fastening arm 233 is arranged on the movable part 23, wherein the protruding part 231 can be a rivet, and the second fastening arm 233 It can be fixedly connected to the movable part 23, and here, the fixed connection method can be welding method. In this embodiment, the movable member 23 has at least one second pivot portion 234 for pivotally connecting with the first pivot portion 223 .

Wherein, the above-mentioned frame 22 and movable part 23 are a fixed structure 20 that can be collectively referred to as a removable electronic component.

Please refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , when the removable electronic component 21 is to be fixed, the movable part 23 is rotated to fit with the frame 22, so that the protrusion 231 passes through the second opening 221 and is inserted into the first opening. 211 , and the first locking arm 222 passes through the third opening 232 and engages with the second locking arm 233 .

Please refer to FIG. 7, the first buckling arm 222 has a hooking portion 224, and the second buckling arm 233 has a wrinkle portion 235. When the hooking portion 224 and the wrinkle portion 235 abut, the first The locking arm 222 and the second locking arm 233 are engaged with each other.

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 8 again. In this embodiment, the removable electronic component 21 further has a fourth opening 212. The fourth opening 212 and the first opening 211 are respectively located on the removable electronic component 21. The frame 22 has a positioning portion 225 opposite to the fourth opening 212 on both sides of the frame 22, and the positioning portion 225 can be an elastic protrusion formed by stamping. When the movable part 23 is attached to the frame 22 , the positioning portion 225 passes through the fourth opening 212 . In this way, both sides of the removable electronic assembly 21 are fixed.

Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 7 , in this embodiment, the second engaging arm 233 further includes a pressing portion 236 . When it is desired to release the fixation of the removable electronic component 21, a force can be applied to the pressing portion 236 so that the hooking portion 224 is away from the wrinkle portion 235, so that the engagement between the first locking arm 222 and the second locking arm 233 can be released. state. In this way, the movable part 23 can rotate, so that the protrusion 231 is separated from the first opening 211 and the second opening 221 , and then the removable electronic component 21 is released.

Next, please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 8 to illustrate the fixing structure for fixing a removable electronic component according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. For the convenience of description, the same components use the same reference numerals.

Please refer to FIG. 2 , the fixing structure 20 of the present invention is used to fix one removable electronic component 21 , and can also fix two removable electronic components 21 at the same time. In this embodiment, the fixing structure 20 for simultaneously fixing two removable electronic components 21 is taken as an example for illustration. Wherein, the removable electronic component 21 has at least one first opening 211 . In this embodiment, the removable electronic component 21 can be a hard disk drive or an optical disk drive.

Referring to Fig. 2, the fixed structure 20 of the present invention includes a frame 22 and a movable part 23, wherein:

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the frame 22 has a second opening 221 opposite to the first opening 211 , and the frame 22 has a first engaging arm 222 . In this embodiment, the frame 22 with two first locking arms 222 is taken as an example, and the first locking arms 222 are welded to the frame 22 . Of course, the number of the first locking arms 222 can also be adjusted according to actual needs, and the first locking arms 222 can also be integrally formed with the frame 22 .

4 and 5, the movable part 23 is pivotally connected to the frame 22, wherein the frame 22 may further include at least one first pivotal part 223, and the movable part 23 is pivotally connected to the frame 223. Part 223 is a rotating shaft. The movable part 23 has at least one protruding part 231 and a third opening 232, and a second fastening arm 233 is arranged on the movable part 23, wherein the protruding part 231 can be a rivet, and the second fastening arm 233 can be Welded to movable part 23. In this embodiment, the movable member 23 has at least one second pivot portion 234 for pivotally connecting with the first pivot portion 223 .

Wherein, the above-mentioned frame 22 and movable part 23 can be collectively referred to as a fixed structure 20 of a removable electronic component.

Please refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, when the removable electronic component 21 is to be fixed, the movable part 23 is rotated until it fits with the frame 22, so that the protrusion 231 passes through the second opening 221 and is inserted into the first opening 211. , and the first locking arm 222 passes through the third opening 232 and engages with the second locking arm 233 .

7, the first buckle arm 222 has a hook portion 224, and the second buckle arm 233 has a wrinkle portion 235. When the hook portion 224 is against the wrinkle portion 235, the first buckle The arm 222 and the second engaging arm 233 are engaged with each other.

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 8 again. In this embodiment, the removable electronic component 21 further has a fourth opening 212. The fourth opening 212 and the first opening 211 are respectively located on the removable electronic component 21. The frame 22 has a positioning portion 225 opposite to the fourth opening 212 on two sides thereof, and the positioning portion 225 is an elastic protrusion formed by stamping. When the movable part 23 is attached to the frame 22 , the positioning portion 225 is passed through the fourth opening 212 . In this way, both sides of the removable electronic assembly 21 are fixed.

Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 7 , in this embodiment, the second engaging arm 233 further includes a pressing portion 236 . When it is desired to release the fixation of the removable electronic component 21, a force can be applied to the pressing portion 236 so that the hooking portion 224 is away from the wrinkle portion 235, so that the engagement between the first locking arm 222 and the second locking arm 233 can be released. state. In this way, the movable part 23 can rotate, so that the protrusion 231 is separated from the first opening 211 and the second opening 221 , and then the removable electronic component 21 is released.

To sum up, the electronic device and its fixing structure of the present invention have a movable part pivotally connected to the frame. Compared with the prior art, the frame of the electronic device and its fixed structure of the present invention has a first snap arm, and the movable part has a second snap arm, by the first snap arm and the second snap arm. When the two buckling arms are buckled, the convex part of the movable part passes through the second opening and is inserted into the first opening, so that the withdrawable electronic component is fixed on the frame. Since there is no need to use screws for locking, the time for assembly and the cost of raw materials for screws are reduced. Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the removable electronic device can be unmounted only by pressing the pressing portion of the second buckle arm, so when the user operates, no matter whether the removable electronic device is fixed or unfixed, There is no need to take other tools, so it is very convenient and labor-saving. In addition, in this embodiment, the fixing structure can fix two removable electronic components at a time, so the installation efficiency can be improved.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with this field Those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, can use the technical content disclosed above to make some changes or modify equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, but all the content that does not depart from the technical solution of the present invention, according to the present invention Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments by the technical essence still belong to the scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims (11)

1. one kind in order to fix the fixed sturcture of an extraction-type electronic package, this extraction-type electronic package has one first perforate, described extraction-type electronic package also has one the 4th perforate, the 4th perforate and this first perforate lay respectively at the both sides of this extraction-type electronic package, it is characterized in that this fixed sturcture comprises:

One frame, it has second perforate with respect to this first perforate, and this frame has one first and fastens arm, and has a location division relative with the 4th perforate; And

One movable part, it is articulated on this frame, this movable part has at least one protuberance and one the 3rd perforate, one second fastens arm is arranged at this movable part, when this movable part and the applying of this frame, this protuberance passes this second perforate and inserts this first perforate, and this first fastens arm and pass the 3rd perforate and second fasten arm and engage with this.

2. the fixed sturcture of fixing an extraction-type electronic package according to claim 1 is characterized in that wherein working as this movable part and this frame fits, and this location division wears the 4th perforate, and it is via a stamping forming elasticity salient point.

3. the fixed sturcture of fixing an extraction-type electronic package according to claim 1, it is characterized in that wherein said frame more comprises at least one first articulated section, this movable part is a turning axle with this first articulated section, this movable part has at least one second articulated section, to be articulated with this first articulated section.

4. the fixed sturcture of fixing an extraction-type electronic package according to claim 1 is characterized in that wherein said protuberance is a rivet.

5. the fixed sturcture of fixing an extraction-type electronic package according to claim 1, it is characterized in that the wherein said first fastening arm has the portion of closing of colluding, this second fastening arm has a gauffer portion, when this colludes the portion of closing and this gauffer portion when offseting, this first fastens arm and engages mutually with this second fastening arm.

6. electronic installation with fixed sturcture is characterized in that it comprises:

One extraction-type electronic package, it has at least one first perforate;

One frame, it has second perforate with respect to this first perforate, this frame has one first and fastens arm, described extraction-type electronic package also has one the 4th perforate, the 4th perforate and this first perforate lay respectively at the both sides of this extraction-type electronic package, and this frame has a location division relative with the 4th perforate; And

One movable part, it is articulated on this frame, this movable part has at least one protuberance and one the 3rd perforate, one second fastens arm is arranged at this movable part, when this movable part and the applying of this frame, this protuberance passes this second perforate and inserts this first perforate, and this first fastens arm and pass the 3rd perforate and second fasten arm and engage with this.

7. the electronic installation with fixed sturcture according to claim 6 is characterized in that wherein working as this movable part and this frame fits, and this location division is arranged in the 4th perforate, and it is via a stamping forming elasticity salient point.

8. the electronic installation with fixed sturcture according to claim 6 is characterized in that wherein said frame more comprises at least one first articulated section, and this movable part is a turning axle with this first articulated section.

9. the electronic installation with fixed sturcture according to claim 8 is characterized in that wherein said movable part has at least one second articulated section, to be articulated with this first articulated section.

10. the electronic installation with fixed sturcture according to claim 6 is characterized in that wherein said protuberance is a rivet.

11. the electronic installation with fixed sturcture according to claim 6, it is characterized in that the wherein said first fastening arm has the portion of closing of colluding, this second fastens arm and has a gauffer portion, and when this colludes the portion of closing when offseting with this gauffer portion, this first fastens arm and engage mutually with this second fastening arm.

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