CN109582097B

CN109582097B - Case device

Info

Publication number: CN109582097B
Application number: CN201811445654.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 朱宸贤
Original assignee: Inventec Pudong Technology Corp; Inventec Corp
Current assignee: Inventec Pudong Technology Corp; Inventec Corp
Priority date: 2018-11-29
Filing date: 2018-11-29
Publication date: 2020-10-09
Anticipated expiration: 2038-11-29
Also published as: CN109582097A

Abstract

The invention provides a shell device which comprises a shell, a rotating piece, a first sliding piece and a buckle module. The shell is provided with a first shell part, a second shell part and a side wall. The side wall is connected between the first shell part and the second shell part. The rotating member is located within the housing. The rotating member includes at least one pivot, a first extending portion and at least one second extending portion. The pivot is connected with the side wall. The first extension part is connected with the pivot and extends towards the first shell part. The second extension portion is connected to the pivot and extends toward the second housing portion. The first sliding member is slidably engaged with the first housing portion. The first sliding part is configured to push against the first extending part to enable the rotating part to rotate. The buckle module comprises at least one second sliding piece. The second sliding member slidably engages the second housing portion. The second sliding member is configured to be pushed by the second extending portion to slide. The invention can make the rotating piece rotate and simultaneously effectively push the buckle piece connected with the second shell part, thereby achieving the purpose of unlocking and locking the shell device and the other shell device.

Description

Case device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a housing device, and more particularly, to a housing device capable of being locked to another housing device.

Background

At present, computers have become indispensable electronic tools for modern people. People naturally think of completing the activities by means of a computer for work, leisure entertainment, advanced maintenance and the like. However, the conventional computer host is too bulky and not easy to carry. Therefore, the microcomputer is ready to operate.

Due to the limitation of the space of the shell, the microcomputer inevitably omits certain equipment, so that the microcomputer cannot meet the use requirements of certain users in practical application. Therefore, the user must purchase additional hardware expansion equipment as needed.

To avoid the waste of work or storage space caused by the scattering of hardware expansion equipment and microcomputers. Therefore, many people stack the hardware expansion device and the microcomputer on top of each other to save the waste of physical space. However, such a stacking manner is easy to cause scattering of the electronic device modules due to slight shaking or collision of external force.

Therefore, how to provide a module housing device capable of solving the above problems is one of the problems that the industry needs to invest in research and development resources to solve.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a housing device with a locking function.

To achieve the above objective, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a housing device includes a housing, a rotating member, a first sliding member and a locking module. The shell is provided with a first shell part, a second shell part and a side wall. The side wall is connected between the first shell part and the second shell part. The rotating member is located within the housing. The rotating member includes at least one pivot, a first extending portion and at least one second extending portion. The pivot is connected with the side wall. The first extension part is connected with the pivot and extends towards the first shell part. The second extension portion is connected to the pivot and extends toward the second housing portion. The first sliding member is slidably engaged with the first housing portion. The first sliding part is configured to push against the first extending part to enable the rotating part to rotate. The buckle module comprises at least one second sliding piece. The second sliding member slidably engages the second housing portion. The second sliding member is configured to be pushed by the second extending portion to slide.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the number of the pivot shafts is two. The two pivots are respectively connected with two opposite ends of the first extending part.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the number of the second extending portions and the number of the second sliding portions are two. The two second extending parts are respectively connected with the two pivots. The two second sliding parts are respectively connected with the two second extending parts.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the first extending portion includes a connecting section and an abutting section. The connecting section is U-shaped. The abutting section is connected to the central part of the connecting section.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the second sliding member is configured to be pushed by the second extending portion to slide along the first direction. The buckle module further comprises a buckle. The fastener can be slidably engaged with the second shell part. The locking member is configured to be pushed by the second sliding member to slide along the second direction.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the locking member partially protrudes out of the housing.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the locking member has an inclined surface. The inclined surface is configured to abut against the second sliding member. The inclined surface is inclined with respect to the first direction and the second direction.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the first housing portion has a locking hole. The locking hole is configured for locking the locking member of another housing device.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the housing device further includes an elastic body. The elastic body is abutted between the first sliding part and the first shell part.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes a first locking hole. The first extending part comprises a second lock hole. When the first extending portion abuts against the side wall, the first lock hole is aligned with and communicated with the second lock hole.

In summary, the housing device of the present invention is to install the rotating member on the housing. By means of the lever principle, the rotating part can effectively push the buckling part connected with the second shell part while rotating, and further the purpose of unlocking the shell device from another shell device or locking the shell device to another shell device is achieved. In addition, the connecting position of the pivot and the shell is adjusted to further adjust the force applying arm and the distance between the force resisting arm and the pivot, so that the effect of saving time or labor can be achieved.

The foregoing is merely illustrative of the problems, solutions to problems, and other advantages that may be realized and attained by the invention, and the details of which are set forth in the following description and the drawings.

Drawings

In order to make the aforementioned and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the invention more comprehensible, the following description is given:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a housing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the housing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, wherein the first housing portion is omitted;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the housing assembly of FIG. 1 taken along line 3-3, wherein the housing assembly is in a locked condition;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the housing arrangement of FIG. 1 taken along line 3-3, wherein the housing arrangement is in an unlocked position;

fig. 5 is a partial perspective view of the bottom surface of the casing device in the locked state, wherein the casing is omitted;

fig. 6 is a partial perspective view of the bottom surface of the housing device in the unlocked state, wherein the housing is omitted.

Description of the symbols:

12. 14, 16: arrow head

100: case device

110: shell body

110 a: first keyhole

112: first shell part

1122: boss

112 a: buckle hole

114: second shell part

114 a: perforation

114 b: groove

116: side wall

120: first sliding part

130: rotating member

132: pivot shaft

134: first extension part

134 a: second lock hole

1342: connecting segment

1344: abutting section

136: second extension part

140: buckle module

142: second sliding part

1422: convex part

1422 a: second inclined plane

144: fastener

1442: hook part

1444: body part

1446: concave part

1446 a: first inclined plane

150: a first elastic body

170: second elastic body

X +, X-, Y, Z: direction of rotation

Detailed Description

In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous implementation details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It should be understood, however, that these implementation details are not to be interpreted as limiting the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, such implementation details are not necessary. In addition, some conventional structures and components are shown in simplified schematic form in the drawings.

Please refer to fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a housing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in fig. 1, the housing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment may be a housing of a microcomputer or a housing of a hardware expansion device, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the concept of the housing apparatus 100 of the present invention may be applied to any stackable housing. The housing apparatus 100 includes a housing 110 and a first sliding member 120. The housing 110 has a first housing portion 112, a second housing portion 114 and a sidewall 116. The first shell portion 112 has a fastening hole 112 a. The fastening hole 112a is located at a side of the first housing portion 112 and configured for fastening another housing apparatus 100. The side wall 116 is connected between the first shell portion 112 and the second shell portion 114. The first slider 120 slidably engages the first shell portion 112.

Please refer to fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the housing apparatus 100 in fig. 1, wherein the first housing portion 112 is omitted. As shown in fig. 2, the housing apparatus 100 further includes a rotating member 130 and a locking module 140. The buckle module 140 includes a second slider 142. The rotating member 130 includes a pivot 132, a first extension 134 and a second extension 136. The number of the pivot 132, the second extending portion 136 and the second sliding member 142 is two. The two pivots 132 are respectively connected to the side walls 116 of the housing 110. The first extension 134 includes a connecting segment 1342 and an abutment segment 1344. The connecting segment 1342 is U-shaped. Two pivots 132 are respectively connected to opposite ends of the connecting segment 1342. The abutting section 1344 is connected to a central portion of the connecting section 1342 and extends toward the first shell portion 112. The second extending portions 136 are respectively connected to the pivot shafts 132 and extend toward the second shell portion 114. The two second sliding members 142 are respectively connected to the two second extending portions 136. The two second sliding members 142 slidably engage the second housing portion 114.

In some embodiments, the number of the pivot 132, the second extending portion 136 and the second sliding member 142 can be adjusted flexibly according to the actual operation condition, and the invention is not limited thereto.

In some embodiments, the shape of the connecting segment 1342 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual operation conditions, which is not limited in the present invention.

In some embodiments, the connection position of the connection section 1342 and the abutting section 1344 can be adjusted flexibly according to the actual operation condition, which is not limited by the invention.

Please refer to fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the housing assembly 100 of fig. 1 taken along line 3-3, wherein the housing assembly 100 is in a locked state. As shown in fig. 3, the housing apparatus 100 further includes a first elastic body 150 and a second elastic body 170. The latch module 140 further includes a latch 144 (see fig. 4A and 4B). The first elastic body 150 abuts between the first slider 120 and the first shell 112. The first elastic body 150 is configured to push against the first sliding member 120 to be located at the locking position. The locking member 144 slidably engages the second housing portion 114 and includes a hook 1442. The hook 1442 is telescopically protruded out of the second housing portion 114. Specifically, the first shell portion 112 further includes a boss 1122. The latch hole 112a is provided at a side of the boss 1122. The boss 1122 is configured to engage with another housing device 100. The second shell portion 114 has a through hole 114a and a groove 114b on a side thereof away from the first shell portion 112. The recess 114b is configured to receive the boss 1122 of another housing device 100. The through hole 114a is disposed at a position opposite to the fastening hole 112a of the other housing apparatus 100 on the side wall of the groove 114 b. The hook 1442 is telescopically protruded out of the second housing portion 114 from the through hole 114 a. The hook 1442 is configured to be hooked with the hooking hole 112a of another housing device 100. The second elastic body 170 abuts between the second sliding member 142 and the locking member 144. The second elastic body 170 is configured to push the locking element 144 toward the second shell portion 114, so as to prevent the locking element 144 from separating from the second shell portion 114 when sliding relative to the second shell portion 114. In some embodiments, the second elastic body 170 is fixed to the second sliding member 142.

In some embodiments, the first elastic body 150 and the second elastic body 170 may be springs or elastic pieces, but the invention is not limited thereto.

In some embodiments, the number and the positions of the hook 1442 and the locking hole 112a may be adjusted flexibly according to actual operation conditions, which is not limited in the present invention.

When the components of the housing apparatus 100 are in the locked position (see fig. 3), the hook 1442 of the latch 144 protrudes out of the second housing portion 114. The hook 1442 can extend into the fastening hole 112a of another housing device 100 to fasten with the fastening hole 112 a. Thereby, two housing apparatuses 100, or more housing apparatuses 100 can be locked to each other in a stacked state.

As shown in fig. 3, the housing 110 includes a first locking hole 110 a. The first locking hole 110a is located on the sidewall 116. The first extension portion 134 includes a second locking hole 134 a. The second locking hole 134a is disposed on the connection section 1342 at a position opposite to the first locking hole 110 a. When the housing apparatus 100 is in the locked state, the connecting section 1342 of the first extending portion 134 abuts against the side wall 116, and the first locking hole 110a is aligned with and communicates with the second locking hole 134 a. At this time, a locking device may be selectively installed to penetrate and lock the first locking hole 110a and the second locking hole 134a, so as to lock the rotating member 130 to prevent it from rotating. Thereby, it is avoided that the rotating member 130 is unexpectedly rotated (e.g., collided) to switch the housing apparatus 100 to the unlock state, which causes the housing apparatus 100 and the other housing apparatus 100 to be separated from each other.

In some embodiments, the positions and the number of the first locking hole 110a and the second locking hole 134a may be flexibly adjusted according to actual operation conditions, and the invention is not limited thereto.

Please refer to fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the housing apparatus 100 of fig. 1 along line 3-3, wherein the housing apparatus 100 is in an unlocked state. As shown in fig. 4, when the first sliding member 120 slides along the direction X + relative to the first shell 112 and pushes against the abutting section 1344 of the rotating member 130, the rotating member 130 rotates along the direction indicated by the arrow 12 with the pivot 132 as the axis, and simultaneously pushes against the second sliding member 142 with the second extending portion 136 thereof to slide along the direction X-. When the second sliding member 142 slides, the locking member 144 is pushed to slide along the direction Y. The hook 1442 of the latch 144 partially retracts into the second housing 114 along with the sliding of the latch 144, and then exits the latch hole 112a of the other housing 100, so that the housing 100 and the other housing 100 can be freely separated from each other.

The actuating directions of the first sliding element 120, the rotating element 130, the second sliding element 142 and the locking element 144 are not limited in this embodiment. In other words, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned components as long as the linkage between the components can achieve the same purpose of the operation relationship as the present invention.

In some embodiments, the position of the axis of the rotating element 130 can be changed by adjusting the connection position of the pivot 132 and the sidewall 116. In other words, the user can adjust the connection position of the pivot 132 and the sidewall 116 according to the actual requirement, which is not limited by the invention. If the distance from the pivot axis 132 to the first shell portion 112 is greater than the distance from the pivot axis 132 to the second shell portion 114, the force applying arm is greater than the force resisting arm. The user can push the rotating member 130 to rotate only by applying a small force, so as to achieve the effect of saving labor. If the distance from the pivot axis 132 to the first shell portion 112 is less than the distance from the pivot axis 132 to the second shell portion 114, it means that the force applying arm is less than the force resisting arm. The user can quickly push the rotating member 130 to rotate, thereby achieving the effect of saving time.

Please refer to fig. 5 and fig. 6. Fig. 5 is a partial perspective view showing the bottom surface of the casing device 100 in the locked state, wherein the casing 110 is omitted. Fig. 6 is a partial perspective view showing a bottom surface of the casing device 100 in an unlocked state, in which the casing 110 is omitted. The locking member 144 further includes a body 1444 and a recess 1446. The hook 1442 is connected to the body 1444 and extends away from the body 1444 from one side of the body 1444. The recess 1446 is disposed at one side of the body 1444 and is recessed toward the direction Y in which the latch 144 slides relative to the second housing 114. The recess 1446 has a first slope 1446 a. The second slider 142 includes a protrusion 1422. The protrusion 1422 has a second slope 1422 a. The convex part 1422 extends and protrudes toward the latch 144, and engages with the concave part 1446, so that the first inclined surface 1446a of the concave part 1446 abuts against the second inclined surface 1422a of the convex part 1422. Further, the first inclined surface 1446a and the second inclined surface 1422a are inclined with respect to the sliding direction Y of the locking member 144 and the sliding direction X-of the second sliding member 142. When the second sliding member 142 is pushed by the second extending portion 136 and slides in the direction indicated by the arrow 16, the protruding portion 1422 pushes the locking member 144 along the first inclined surface 1444a1 in the direction indicated by the arrow 14, and drives the hook portion 1442 of the locking member 144 to exit the locking hole 112a of the other housing device 100, so as to achieve the unlocking effect.

In some embodiments, only one of the locking member 144 or the second sliding member 142 has an inclined surface to achieve the same purpose and effect as the present invention, which is not limited thereto.

From the above detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention, it is apparent that the housing apparatus of the present invention is provided with a rotating member in the housing. By means of the lever principle, the rotating part can effectively push the buckling part connected with the second shell part while rotating, and further the purpose of unlocking the shell device from another shell device or locking the shell device to another shell device is achieved. In addition, the connecting position of the pivot and the shell is adjusted to further adjust the force applying arm and the distance between the force resisting arm and the pivot, so that the effect of saving time or labor can be achieved.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the above embodiments, it should be understood that various changes and modifications can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A housing apparatus, comprising:

a shell, which is provided with a first shell part, a second shell part and a side wall connected between the first shell part and the second shell part;

a rotating member located within the housing and comprising:

at least one pivot, which is pivoted with the side wall;

a first extension part connected to the pivot and extending toward the first housing part; and

at least one second extending part connected to the pivot and extending towards the second shell part;

a first sliding member slidably engaged with the first housing portion and configured to push the first extending portion to rotate the rotating member; and

a fastening module including at least one second sliding member slidably engaged with the second housing portion and configured to be pushed by the second extending portion to slide;

the buckling module further comprises a buckling piece, and the buckling piece comprises a hook part which is telescopically protruded out of the second shell part and is configured to be buckled with a buckling hole of another shell device.

2. The enclosure apparatus of claim 1, wherein the number of the at least one pivot is two, and two pivots are respectively connected to two opposite ends of the first extending portion.

3. The enclosure apparatus of claim 2, wherein the number of the second extending portions and the second sliding member is two, two second extending portions are respectively connected to the two pivots, and two second sliding members are respectively connected to the two second extending portions.

4. The enclosure apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first extending portion includes a connecting section and an abutting section, the connecting section is U-shaped, and the abutting section is connected to a central portion of the connecting section.

5. The enclosure apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second sliding member is configured to be pushed by the second extending portion to slide along a first direction, and the locking member slidably engages with the second housing portion and is configured to be pushed by the second sliding member to slide along a second direction.

6. The enclosure apparatus of claim 5, wherein the latch partially protrudes outside the housing.

7. The enclosure apparatus of claim 5, wherein the latch has an inclined surface configured to abut against the second slider, the inclined surface being inclined with respect to the first direction and the second direction.

8. The enclosure apparatus of claim 5 wherein the first housing portion has a snap-fit hole configured to allow the snap-fit member of another enclosure apparatus to snap fit.

9. The enclosure apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an elastic member abutting between the first sliding member and the first housing.

10. The enclosure apparatus of claim 1, wherein the housing includes a first locking hole, the first extending portion includes a second locking hole, and the first locking hole is aligned with and communicates with the second locking hole when the first extending portion abuts against the sidewall.