CN212230710U - Locking assembly and engagement device - Google Patents

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to locking assemblies and engagement devices. The locking assembly includes: a slider (200) comprising a locking portion (121), the locking portion (121) being adapted to lock the component (110) to be locked; and a driving member (130) which comprises a force application part (131) and is suitable for moving when the force application part (131) receives external force, so that the driving slider (200) slides to separate the locking part (121) from the component (110) to be locked. According to the embodiment of the disclosure, a user can complete the locking and unlocking operation of the component (110) to be locked by one hand without tools, and a firm locking effect can be realized under a strong vibration environment.

Description

Locking assembly and engagement device

Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a locking assembly and an engagement device.

Background

The junction module is an important component of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or a Programmable Automation Controller (PAC). Taking the PLC as an example, a user needs to frequently remove the wiring module from the PLC body during installation, debugging and maintenance, so that the user can connect a large number of cables to the wiring module, and also needs to install the wiring module connected with the cables back to the PLC body, which requires the wiring module to be easily disassembled and assembled by the user. Meanwhile, the PLC is often applied to the environment with strong vibration, and higher requirements are provided for the locking firmness of the wiring module and the PLC body.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly and a coupling device, which are used to solve the problems that the conventional wiring module is difficult to be disassembled and assembled and the locking firmness is poor, so as to simplify the disassembling and assembling operation of the wiring module and improve the locking firmness.

In a first aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a locking assembly. The locking assembly comprises a slider comprising a locking portion adapted to lock the assembly to be locked; and the driving component comprises a force application part and is suitable for moving under the condition that the force application part receives external force so as to drive the slide block to slide to enable the locking part to be separated from the component to be locked.

According to the embodiment of the disclosure, a user only needs to apply proper force to the locking assembly to separate the assembly to be locked from the locking assembly, so that the complexity of user operation is greatly reduced.

In some embodiments, the drive member further comprises a first ramp adapted to abut the slider, wherein upon movement of the drive member, a portion of the slider slides on the first ramp. In this way, a transition in the direction of the application of force can be achieved, so that the user can easily complete the operation and the mechanical complexity of the locking assembly is reduced.

In some embodiments, the slider further comprises a slider body extending in a sliding direction of the slider. In this way, the adaptability of the locking component to different application scenarios can be improved through the simple structure.

In some embodiments, the slider further comprises a projection projecting from a surface of the slider body, the projection being adapted to abut the component to be locked to separate the component to be locked from the slider with the slider performing the sliding. In this way, a quick separation of the locking component from the component to be locked can be achieved.

In some embodiments, the locking assembly further comprises a spring coupled with the slider, the spring adapted to continuously apply a force to the slider opposite the direction of the sliding of the slider. In this way, the locking assembly is maintained in the locked position in the absence of external forces, improving the security of the lock.

In some embodiments, the slider further comprises a second ramp adapted to abut the drive member, wherein upon movement of the drive member, a portion of the drive member slides on the second ramp. In this way, a shift in the direction of the application of force can be achieved, effectively reducing the mechanical complexity of the locking assembly.

In some embodiments, the locking portion extends from a surface of the slider body in a direction away from the slider body and is bent at an end away from the slider body to form a recess between the locking portion and the slider body, the recess being adapted to receive a portion of the component to be locked to lock the component to be locked. In this way, the locking assembly can securely lock the assembly to be locked.

In some embodiments, an outer surface of the recess includes a third slope, and the component to be locked drives the slider to slide under a force applied to the third slope, so that the portion of the component to be locked slides into the recess via the third slope. In this way, the locking assembly is able to lock the assembly to be locked in a simple and quick manner.

In some embodiments, the drive member comprises a shaft arranged perpendicular to a sliding direction of the slider such that the drive member is adapted to rotate in a plane parallel to the sliding direction of the slider. In this way, the user can actuate the sliding of the slider by pressing to quickly unlock the component to be locked.

In some embodiments, the drive member comprises a shaft arranged parallel to a sliding direction of the slider such that the drive member is adapted to rotate in a plane perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider. In this way, the user can easily actuate the sliding of the slider to quickly unlock the assembly to be locked.

In some embodiments, the drive member comprises a guide block adapted to move the drive member in a predetermined direction. In this way, the user can easily move the drive member in a predetermined direction, thereby quickly unlocking the assembly to be locked.

In some embodiments, the force application portion is a button. In this way, the user can separate the component to be locked from the locking component only by pressing the button, and the operation of the user is simplified.

In some embodiments, the force application portion is a tap lever. In this way, the user only needs to stir the poker rod and can break away from the subassembly of waiting to lock and locking the subassembly, has simplified user's operation.

In a second aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a joining device. The engagement device comprises a locking assembly according to the first aspect; the component to be locked is suitable for being locked by the locking component; and a base to which the locking assembly is attached.

According to the embodiment of the disclosure, a user only needs to apply proper force to the locking assembly to disengage the assembly to be locked from the locking assembly, thereby greatly reducing the complexity of the user operating the engagement device.

In some embodiments, the engagement device is a programmable logic controller. In this way, the complexity of disassembling and assembling the programmable logic controller is simplified, and the locking firmness of the programmable logic controller is improved.

In some embodiments, the engagement device is a programmable automation controller. In this way, the complexity of disassembling and assembling the programmable logic controller is simplified, and the locking firmness of the programmable logic controller is improved.

In some embodiments, the component to be locked is a patching module. In this way, the complexity of disassembling and assembling the wiring module is simplified, and the locking firmness of the wiring module is improved.

According to the embodiment of the disclosure, the component to be locked is firmly locked on the engagement device through the locking component, and meanwhile, the user only needs to apply proper force to the locking component to disengage the component to be locked from the locking component, so that the complexity of the operation of the user is greatly reduced.

Further features of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached drawings.

Drawings

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more readily understood through the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described by way of example and not limitation in the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a locking structure of a conventional engaging apparatus;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a locking structure of a conventional engaging apparatus;

FIG. 3 shows an exploded schematic view of a joining device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of a locking assembly of an engagement device locking an assembly to be locked in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of an engagement device disengaging a component to be locked from a locking component according to an embodiment of the disclosure

FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of an engagement device disengaging a component to be locked from a locking component, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

figure 7 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of an engagement device locking a component to be locked with a locking component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

figure 8 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of an engagement device locking a component to be locked with a locking component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 shows a schematic view of an engagement device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 shows an exploded schematic view of a joining device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 shows a schematic view of an engagement device according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure; and

fig. 12 shows an exploded schematic view of a joining device according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

The principles of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to various exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. It should be understood that these examples are described merely to enable those skilled in the art to better understand and further implement the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. It should be noted that where feasible, similar or identical reference numerals may be used in the figures and that similar or identical reference numerals may indicate similar or identical functions. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

As used herein, the term "include" and its variants are to be read as open-ended terms meaning "including, but not limited to. The term "based on" will be read as "based at least in part on". The terms "one embodiment" and "an embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "another embodiment" should be understood as "at least one other embodiment". The terms "first," "second," and the like may refer to different or the same object. Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below. The definitions of the terms are consistent throughout the specification unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

As mentioned above, the wiring modules are important components of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs). Taking PLC as an example, a user needs to frequently detach the wiring module from the PLC base during installation, debugging and maintenance in order to connect a large number of cables to the wiring module, and also needs to mount the wiring module connected with the cables back to the base, which requires the wiring module to be easily disassembled and assembled by the user. Meanwhile, the PLC is often applied in a strong vibration environment, which puts a higher demand on the locking firmness of the junction module.

Fig. 1 and 2 show schematic diagrams of a locking structure of a conventional PLC, in which a PLC 100 includes a junction module 110 and a base 150. To achieve a secure lock, some PLCs use hooks 112, as shown in fig. 1, or screws 113, as shown in fig. 2, to secure the wiring module 110 to the base 150. However, such a method is relatively complicated to operate, and a lot of cables connected to the wiring module may block the hooks 112 or the screws 113, which causes inconvenience to a user in operating the hooks 112 or the screws 113. Still other PLCs do not employ locking features such as hooks 112 or screws 113, but rather rely on mating friction between the wiring module 110 and the base 150 to effect locking. Since such a structure does not employ a dedicated locking member, a problem of the wire connection module 110 and the base 150 being unintentionally separated easily occurs under an operation condition of strong vibration.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a locking assembly and an engagement device are provided. A locking assembly and an engagement device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to fig. 3 to 12. A PLC will be exemplified as the joining device in the drawings, it being understood that this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Embodiments of the present disclosure are equally applicable to other joining devices other than PLCs, such as PACs or any device capable of effecting a joint between different components, and the like.

Fig. 3 shows an exploded schematic view of a joining device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional schematic view of a locking assembly of the engaging device 100 locking an assembly to be locked according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the engagement device 100 includes a locking assembly 300, an assembly to be locked 110, and a base 150. The locking assembly 300 is attached to the base 150 and the assembly to be locked 110 is adapted to lock with the locking assembly 300. In this way, the component to be locked 110 can be securely locked to the engaging device 100, thereby avoiding an accidental disengagement of the component to be locked 110 from the engaging device 100.

In some embodiments, as shown in phantom in fig. 3, the locking assembly 300 includes a slider 200 and a drive member 130. The slider 200 includes a locking portion 121 for locking the to-be-locked component 110, and the slider 200 includes a slider body 120 extending in the sliding direction of the slider 200. The locking part 121 extends from the surface of the slider body 120 in a direction away from the slider body 120, and is bent at one end away from the slider body 120 to form a recess 124 between the locking part 121 and the slider body 120. In the example of fig. 4, the component to be locked 110 includes a portion to be locked 111. In the locked state shown in fig. 4, the recess 124 may receive one end of the to-be-locked portion 111 to be caught in the recess 124, thereby achieving locking of the to-be-locked component 110. In this way, the portion to be locked 111 is firmly locked to the engaging device 100, greatly improving the stability of the engaging device 100.

Although shown as two in the drawings, it should be understood that this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, a different number of locking portions 121 may also be included, such as 1, 3, 4, or more. The number of locking portions 121 may be determined according to actual needs, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.

In some embodiments, the drive member 130 includes a force application portion 131, and a user may apply a force to the force application portion 131 to move the drive member 130. The driving member 130 may abut against the slider 200 and drive the slider 200 to slide during the movement, so that the locking portion 121 is disengaged from the to-be-locked component 110. In this manner, a user need only apply an appropriate force to the locking assembly 300 to disengage the to-be-locked assembly 110 from the locking assembly 300, thereby greatly reducing the complexity of the user's operation.

The structure of the locking assembly 300 is further described below in connection with the disengagement process of the assembly to be locked 110 and the locking assembly 300 described in connection with fig. 4-6.

As described above, in the locked state shown in fig. 4, the to-be-locked component 110 is locked by the locking portion 121. As shown in fig. 5, the user may press the force application portion 131 so that the driving member 130 rotates about the shaft 133. In some embodiments, the first inclined surface 132 of the driving member 130 may abut the second inclined surface 123 of the slider 200. Since the contact surface between the driving member 130 and the slider 200 is a slope, the pressing force applied to the driving member 130 perpendicular to the extending direction of the slider body 120 is converted into a pressing force parallel to the extending direction of the slider body 120, thereby driving the slider 200 to slide. In some embodiments, the driving member 130 allows the first inclined surface 132 and the second inclined surface 123 to slide on the surface of each other when rotating, thereby continuously driving the slider 200 to slide. In this way, the driving member 130 may effect a transition of the direction of the force application, so that the user may easily disengage the to-be-locked assembly 110 from the locking assembly 300.

Although in the above description, the surfaces of the driving member 130 and the slider 200 that contact each other are both inclined surfaces, it should be understood that other suitable contact structures may also be employed, such as one of the contact portions of the driving member 130 and the slider 200 being an inclined surface and the other being a non-inclined surface, or at least one of the contact portions of the driving member 130 and the slider 200 being an arc surface, etc.

In some embodiments, the locking assembly 300 further comprises a spring 140, the spring 140 being coupled with the slider 200. In the state shown in fig. 5, the portion to be locked 111 is disengaged from the recess 124 of the locking portion 121 due to the sliding of the slider 200, and therefore the locking portion 121 is not locked to the portion to be locked 111 at this time. However, since the spring 140 can continuously apply a force to the slider 200 opposite to the sliding direction of the slider 200, if the user does not apply a force to the force application portion 131 at this time, the slider 200 will be pulled back to the original position by the spring 140, and the to-be-locked portion 111 re-enters the concave portion 124, so that the to-be-locked component 110 is re-locked. In this way, the locking assembly is maintained in the locked position in the absence of external forces, improving the security of the lock.

In the state shown in fig. 5, in some embodiments, the locking part 121 does not lock the to-be-locked part 111 due to the sliding of the slider 200, and thus, the user can remove the to-be-locked component 110 from the lock assembly 300 using one hand while keeping pressing the force application part 131 with the other hand. In this manner, the user may more easily remove the to-be-locked component 110 using both hands.

Alternatively, to further simplify the user's operation, in some embodiments, the slider 200 may include a protrusion 122 protruding from the surface of the slider body 120. As shown in fig. 5, the protrusion 122 may abut against the to-be-locked member 110 during the sliding of the slider 200, and both surfaces of the protrusion 122 and the to-be-locked member 110 contacting each other may be inclined surfaces. When the user continues to apply force to the force application portion 131 to further rotate the driving member 130, the slider 200 continues to slide.

Similarly, since the contact surface between the convex portion 122 and the component to be locked 110 is an inclined surface, the pressing force applied to the slider 200 in parallel to the extending direction of the slider body 120 is converted here into a pressing force applied to the portion to be locked 110 in perpendicular to the extending direction of the slider body 120. Since the to-be-locked member 110 is not locked by the locking member 300 at this time, the to-be-locked member 110 is separated from the slider 200 by the force.

Fig. 6 shows an example in which the to-be-locked component 110 is separated from the slider 200 by the convex portion 122. At this time, even if the user does not apply force to the force application part 131 any more so that the slider 200 is pulled back to the original position by the spring 140, the member to be locked 110 is not locked again. In this way, the user can disengage the to-be-locked component 110 from the locking component 300 and remove the to-be-locked component 110 using only one hand, greatly simplifying the user's operation.

Although in the above description, the surfaces of the protrusion 122 and the member to be locked 110 that contact each other are both inclined surfaces, it should be understood that other suitable contact structures may also be adopted, such as one of the contact portions of the protrusion 122 and the member to be locked 110 being an inclined surface and the other being a non-inclined surface, or at least one of the contact portions of the protrusion 122 and the member to be locked 110 being an arc surface, etc.

The process of re-locking the to-be-locked assembly 110 in the disengaged state is described below with reference to fig. 7 to 8. As shown in fig. 7, in some embodiments, the outer surface of the recess 124 may include a third slope 125. The to-be-locked portion 111 of the to-be-locked assembly 110 may abut the third slope 125. In the example shown in fig. 8, when the assembly to be locked 110 receives a pressing force perpendicular to the slider body 120, the third inclined surface 125 converts the force into a pressing force parallel to the extending direction of the slider body 120, so that the slider 200 slides in the extending direction parallel to the slider body 120, and the portion to be locked 111 slides along the third inclined surface 125 toward the slider body 120 until the portion to be locked 111 slides off the third inclined surface 125 and slides into the concave portion 124. Since the portion to be locked 111 no longer abuts against the third inclined surface 125, the slider 200 is pulled back to the locking position as shown in fig. 4 by the spring 140, so that the locking portion 111 is accommodated in the recess 124 to achieve locking of the locking assembly 300 to the assembly to be locked 110. In this way, the user can lock the component 110 to be locked with only one hand, thereby improving the user experience.

In some embodiments, the shaft 133 may be disposed perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider 200. As shown in fig. 2 to 8, the driving member 130 can rotate around the shaft 133 in a plane parallel to the sliding direction of the slider 200. In this way, the user can drive the slider 200 to slide by pressing to quickly unlock the to-be-locked component 110. In some embodiments, the force application portion may be implemented as a button to facilitate a pressing operation by a user. In this way, the user can disengage the to-be-locked assembly 110 from the locking assembly 300 by only pressing the button, simplifying the operation of the user.

Alternatively, in some embodiments, as shown in fig. 10 of the engaging device 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the shaft 133 may be arranged in parallel with the sliding direction of the slider 200. The driving member 130 may rotate around the shaft 133 in a plane perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider 200, thereby causing the driving member 130 to abut against the slider 200 and driving the slider 200 to slide. In this way, the user can easily actuate the sliding of the slider 200 to quickly unlock the to-be-locked component 110.

Similar to the examples shown in fig. 3 to 8, in the example shown in fig. 10, the surfaces of the driving member 130 and the slider 200 that contact each other may adopt any suitable contact structure, for example, at least one of the portions of the driving member 130 that contact the slider 200 is a slope or a cambered surface, etc.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 9 and 10 of the engaging device 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, to facilitate the rotation of the driving member 130 around the shaft 133 in a plane perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider 200, the force application part 131 may be implemented as a tap lever. In this way, the user can separate the to-be-locked assembly 110 from the locking assembly 300 by only dialing the dialing rod, and the operation of the user is simplified.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3 to 10, the shaft 133 may be installed in the through hole 151 of the base 150. In this way, the driving member 130 may be easily mounted on the base 150. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the shaft 133 may also be mounted in a recess (not shown) inside the base 150. In this way, the sealability and the aesthetic appearance of the jointing apparatus 100 can be improved.

Although in the example shown in fig. 9 and 10 the direction of rotation of the drive member 130 is different from the example shown in fig. 3 to 8, the operating principles of these two examples are similar and therefore the operating principle of the engaging apparatus 100 shown in fig. 9 and 10 will not be described again.

A joining device 100 according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure is described below with reference to fig. 11 and 12. Fig. 11 shows a schematic view of a joining device according to a further embodiment of the present disclosure, and fig. 12 shows an exploded schematic view of a joining device according to a further embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in fig. 12, in some embodiments, the drive member 130 includes a guide block 134. The guide block 134 may be received in the guide groove 151 of the base 150, such that when the force application portion 131 receives an external force, the driving member 130 can move along the guide groove 151, thereby causing the first inclined surface 132 to abut against the second inclined surface 123 to drive the slider 200 to slide, thereby unlocking the to-be-locked component 110. In this way, the user can quickly unlock the to-be-locked component 110 by such a simple and efficient structure.

In some embodiments, similar to the examples shown in fig. 3 to 10, the surfaces of the driving member 130 and the slider 200 that contact each other may adopt any suitable contact structure, for example, at least one of the contact portions of the driving member 130 and the slider 200 is a slope or a cambered surface, and the like.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 11 and 12, the force application part 131 may be implemented as a button in order to facilitate the movement of the driving member 130 along the guide groove 151. In this way, the user can disengage the to-be-locked assembly 110 from the locking assembly 300 by only pressing the button, simplifying the operation of the user.

Although in the example shown in fig. 11 and 12, the guide groove 151 is disposed to extend perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider 200, it should be understood that this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the extending direction of the guide groove 151 may be any suitable direction. In some embodiments, the number of guide blocks 134 may be any suitable number, such as 1, 2, 3, etc., as the present disclosure does not limit.

Although in the examples shown in fig. 11 and 12 the manner of movement of the drive member 130 differs from the examples shown in fig. 3 to 10, the operating principles of these examples are similar and therefore the locking and unlocking principles of the engaging device 100 shown in fig. 11 and 12 will not be described in detail.

While some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown in detail by way of example, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing examples are intended to be illustrative only and are not limiting upon the scope of the disclosure. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above-described embodiments may be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

In the specification and the claims which follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "comprise" and "comprise" are to be construed as embracing the stated elements or groups of elements but not excluding any other elements or groups of elements.

The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as, an acknowledgment or any form of suggestion that such prior art forms part of the common general knowledge.

It is to be understood that the appended claims are only provisional claims and are examples of possible claims and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims to any future patent application based on the present application. Elements may be added or deleted in the exemplary claims at a later date to further define or redefine the disclosure.

Claims (17)

1. A locking assembly, comprising:

a slider (200) comprising a locking portion (121), the locking portion (121) being adapted to lock a component (110) to be locked; and

a driving member (130) including a force application part (131) and adapted to move when the force application part (131) receives an external force, thereby driving the slider (200) to slide to disengage the locking part (121) from the component to be locked (110).

2. The locking assembly according to claim 1, wherein the drive member (130) further comprises a first ramp (132) adapted to abut the slider (200), wherein upon movement of the drive member (130) a portion of the slider (200) slides on the first ramp (132).

3. The locking assembly according to claim 1, wherein the slider (200) further comprises a slider body (120), the slider body (120) extending in the sliding direction of the slider (200).

4. The locking assembly according to claim 3, wherein the slider (200) further comprises a protrusion (122) protruding from a surface of the slider body (120), the protrusion (122) being adapted to abut the assembly to be locked (110) in case of said sliding of the slider (200) to separate the assembly to be locked (110) from the slider (200).

5. The locking assembly according to claim 3, further comprising a spring (140), the spring (140) being coupled with the slider (200), the spring (140) being adapted to continuously exert a force on the slider (200) opposite to the direction of the sliding of the slider (200).

6. The locking assembly according to claim 1, wherein the slider (200) further comprises a second ramp (123) adapted to abut the drive member (130), wherein upon movement of the drive member (130) a portion of the drive member (130) slides on the second ramp (123).

7. A locking assembly according to claim 3, wherein the locking portion (121) extends from a surface of the slider body (120) in a direction away from the slider body (120) and is bent at an end away from the slider body (120) to form a recess (124) between the locking portion (121) and the slider body (120), the recess (124) being adapted to receive a portion of the assembly to be locked (110) for locking the assembly to be locked (110).

8. The locking assembly of claim 7, wherein an outer surface of the recess (124) comprises a third ramp (125), the to-be-locked assembly (110) driving the slider (200) to slide with a force applied to the third ramp (125) to slide the portion of the to-be-locked assembly (110) into the recess (124) via the third ramp (125).

9. The locking assembly according to claim 1, wherein the drive member (130) comprises a shaft (133), the shaft (133) being arranged perpendicular to a sliding direction of the slider (200) such that the drive member (130) is adapted to rotate in a plane parallel to the sliding direction of the slider (200).

10. The locking assembly according to claim 1, wherein the drive member (130) comprises a shaft (133), the shaft (133) being arranged parallel to a sliding direction of the slider (200) such that the drive member (130) is adapted to rotate in a plane perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider (200).

11. The locking assembly according to claim 1, wherein the drive member (130) comprises a guide block (134), the guide block (134) being adapted to move the drive member (130) in a predetermined direction.

12. The locking assembly according to claim 9 or 11, wherein the force application portion (131) is a push button.

13. The locking assembly of claim 10, wherein the force applying portion (131) is a tap lever.

14. An engagement device, comprising:

the locking assembly (300) of any one of claims 1-13;

the component to be locked (110), the component to be locked (110) is suitable for being locked by the locking component (300); and

a base (150), the locking assembly (300) being attached to the base (150).

15. The joining device of claim 14, wherein the joining device is a programmable logic controller.

16. The engagement device according to claim 14, wherein the engagement device is a programmable automation controller.

17. The joining device according to claim 14, characterized in that said component (110) to be locked is a junction module.

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