CN103313565A - Clamping mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping mechanism for fixing an electronic component. The rotating member is pivoted with the first and second engaging members and a housing of an electronic device. When the second clamping piece is positioned at an initial position, the electronic component is clamped with the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece; when the second engaging member moves to an open position, the rotating member rotates relative to the housing, and the first engaging member and the second engaging member are disengaged from the electronic component. The elastic member connects the second engaging member and the housing, and the elastic member acts to return the second engaging member to the initial position. The invention can complete the opening or closing of the traditional clamping mechanism by a single hand so as to improve the convenience in use.

Description

Snap mechanism

technical field

The invention relates to a locking mechanism, in particular to a locking mechanism arranged inside an electronic device and used to fix a battery.

Background technique

Generally, a notebook computer will have a battery engaging mechanism inside its casing to fix a battery. The aforementioned engaging mechanism usually includes several movable tenons, which can be used to fix the battery in a default position after the battery is put in. Location. However, the traditional locking mechanism often needs to use both hands at the same time when opening or closing, which often causes inconvenience in use.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an engaging structure that is easy to use.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a locking mechanism, which is located in an electronic device and is used to fix an electronic component. The locking mechanism includes a rotating part, a first locking part, a second locking part and an elastic member. The rotating member has a first end, a second end and a pivot portion, and the rotating member is pivotally connected to a casing of the electronic device through the pivot portion. The first engaging member and the first end of the rotating member are pivotally connected to each other. The aforementioned second engaging member and the aforementioned second end of the aforementioned rotating member are pivotally connected to each other, wherein the aforementioned pivot joint is located between the aforementioned first and second ends, and when the aforementioned second engaging member is at an initial position, the aforementioned The electronic component engages with the aforementioned first and second engaging members. When the aforementioned second engaging member is moved from the aforementioned initial position along a first direction to an open position by an external force, the aforementioned rotating member is relative to the aforementioned The housing rotates, and the first engaging member moves in reverse along the first direction, so as to release the electronic component. The aforementioned elastic member connects the aforementioned second engaging member and the aforementioned housing, wherein when the aforementioned external force is released, the aforementioned elastic member acts an elastic force on the aforementioned second engaging member, and makes the aforementioned second engaging member return to the aforementioned initial state Location.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned elastic member is a tension spring.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned first engaging member is flat and forms a first protruding portion.

In one embodiment, the electronic component is formed with a first groove, and the first protruding portion engages with the first groove.

In one embodiment, the second engaging member is formed with a connecting portion, a bottom and a second protruding portion, and the connecting portion connects the bottom and the second protruding portion.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned bottom and the aforementioned second end of the aforementioned rotating member are pivotally connected to each other.

In one embodiment, the electronic component is formed with a second groove, and the second protrusion engages with the second groove.

In an embodiment, the aforementioned connecting portion is perpendicular to the aforementioned first direction.

In an embodiment, the aforementioned second protruding portion is parallel to the aforementioned first direction.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned bottom is parallel to the aforementioned first direction.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned electronic component is a battery.

Description of drawings

The present invention will be further described below according to the accompanying drawings. in

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an engaging mechanism in an engaging state according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the engaging mechanism in an open state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Wherein, the reference signs are explained as follows:

Housing 10; Rotating member 11;

The first engaging part 12; The second engaging part 13;

The first protrusion 120; The second protrusion 130;

Bottom 131; Connecting part 132;

Fixed part 133; Pivot joint part (pivot part) 20;

first end 21; second end 22;

elastic member 30; battery 40;

The first groove 41; The second groove 42;

The first direction D; Initial position (initial state) X0;

Open position (initial state) X1.

Detailed ways

First please refer to FIG. 1 , the engaging mechanism of an embodiment of the present invention is arranged inside a notebook computer or other electronic devices, and can be used to fix a battery 40 or other electronic components. The engaging mechanism mainly includes a rotating member 11, a first An engaging part 12 , a second engaging part 13 and an elastic part 30 . The aforementioned rotating member 11 includes a pivoting portion 20, a first end 21 and a second end 22, wherein the pivoting portion 20 is disposed between the first end 21 and the second end 22, and the rotating member 11 is pivoted The portion 20 is pivotally connected to the casing 10 of the electronic device.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the aforementioned first engaging member 12 is roughly in the shape of a flat plate, and is pivotally connected to the first end 21 of the rotating member 11 . In addition, the first engaging member 12 is further formed with a first protruding portion 120 , Used to engage with a first groove 41 on the battery 40 . In addition, the aforementioned second engaging member 13 roughly forms a bottom 131, a connecting portion 132, a fixing portion 133 and a second protruding portion 130, the aforementioned connecting portion 132 connects the bottom 131 and the second protruding portion 130, and the fixing portion 133 extends downward from the bottom side of the connecting portion 132, wherein the second engaging member 13 can be used to engage with a second groove 42 on the battery 40, and the bottom 131 is connected to the second end 22 of the rotating member 11. Pivoted to each other.

It can be seen from FIG. 1 that the bottom 131 of the second engaging member 13 is parallel to the first direction D, the connecting portion 132 is perpendicular to the first direction D, and the second protruding portion 130 is parallel to the first direction D. Referring to FIG.

In this embodiment, the elastic member 30 is a tension spring, wherein one end of the elastic member 30 is fixed on the fixing portion 133 of the second engaging member 13, and the other end is fixed on the housing 10 of the electronic device for The second engaging member 13 provides resilience. When the engaging mechanism is in an engaged state ( FIG. 1 ), the second engaging member 13 is located at an initial position X0, and at this moment, the first protruding portion 120 of the first engaging member 12 and the first protrusion 120 on the right side of the battery 40 The grooves 41 engage with each other, and the second engaging member 13 engages with the second groove 42 on the left side of the battery 40 .

Fig. 2 shows a schematic diagram when the engaging mechanism is switched from an engaged state to an open state. As shown in the figure, when the locking mechanism is to be opened, an external force can be applied to slide the second locking member 13 toward the first direction D, and at this time the second locking member 13 will move from the aforementioned initial position X0 to an open position X1, and the elastic member 30 will be elongated. It should be understood that when the second engaging member 13 is displaced along the first direction D, the aforementioned second protruding portion 130 will disengage from the second groove 42 of the battery 40 , and at the same time force the rotating member 11 to pass through the pivot portion 20 Relative to the housing 10 of the electronic device, the first engaging member 12 moves in the opposite direction of the first direction D. At this time, the first protruding part 120 will also break away from the first groove 41 of the battery 40, so the battery 40 can be disengaged from the engaging mechanism smoothly.

It should be noted that when the aforementioned external force is released, the elastic member 30 will act an elastic force on the second engaging member 13 and return the second engaging member 13 to the aforementioned initial position X0. Since the present invention only needs to pull the second engaging member 13 to release the engaging action of the first and second protrusions 120, 130 on the battery 40 at the same time, it can be completed with one hand, and it is also applicable to various Different electronic devices to improve the convenience of use.

Although the present invention has been described above through the foregoing embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the technical field of the present invention may make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A snap-fit mechanism, which is arranged in an electronic device and is used to fix an electronic component, comprising: A rotating member has a first end, a second end and a pivoting portion, wherein the pivoting portion is located between the first and second ends, and the rotating member is connected to the electronic device through the pivoting portion a housing pivotally connected to each other; a first engaging part pivotally connected to the first end of the rotating part; A second engaging part is pivotally connected with the second end of the rotating part, and when the second engaging part is in an initial position, the electronic component is engaged with the first and second engaging parts , when the second engaging member is moved from the initial position to an open position along a first direction by an external force, the rotating member rotates relative to the housing, and the first engaging member moves along the first reverse direction of movement, thereby releasing the electronic assembly; and An elastic member, connecting the second engaging member and the housing, wherein when the external force is released, the elastic member acts an elastic force on the second engaging member, and makes the second engaging member return to the initial state Location. 2. The engaging mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic member is a tension spring. 3. The engaging mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first engaging member is flat and formed with a first protrusion. 4. The engaging mechanism as claimed in claim 3, wherein the electronic component forms a first groove, and the first protrusion engages with the first groove. 5. The engaging mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second engaging member forms a connecting portion, a bottom and a second protruding portion, and the connecting portion connects the bottom and the second protruding portion. 6. The engaging mechanism as claimed in claim 5, wherein the bottom and the second end of the rotating member are pivotally connected to each other. 7. The engaging mechanism as claimed in claim 5, wherein the electronic component forms a second groove, and the second protrusion engages with the second groove. 8. The engaging mechanism as claimed in claim 5, wherein the connecting portion is perpendicular to the first direction. 9. The engaging mechanism as claimed in claim 5, wherein the second protrusion is parallel to the first direction. 10. The engaging mechanism as claimed in claim 5, wherein the bottom is parallel to the first direction.

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