TWI411177B - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic apparatus includes a housing and a retaining member. The housing includes a connecting hole and an engagement hole. A connector is detachably connected to the connecting hole. The engagement hole includes a passing portion and an engagement portion that are communicated to each other. The retaining member includes a fixing end, an engagement end, and a retaining portion. The fixing end is fixed to the housing. The engagement end is capable of passing into the housing through the passing portion and is adapted to be engaged with the engagement portion. The retaining portion is connected between the fixing end and the engagement end for trapping the connector.

Description

Electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device that prevents the connector from falling.

Most existing electronic devices use external lines. In general terms, most home appliances and consumer electronics (eg, cell phones, PDAs, etc.) use external power connectors to obtain power. In terms of the variety of applications, computer mainframes such as personal computers, notebook computers, industrial computers, etc., mostly use various input/output connectors for various needs, such as USB, D-Sub, DVI, RJ. -45, HDMI, AV terminal, S terminal, etc. External connectors.

However, the existing mechanisms and designs for preventing the external connector from coming off the electronic device are limited to a small number of connectors (for example, RJ-45, D-Sub, DVI, etc.). Moreover, connectors with anti-dropping designs often have the disadvantage of being too bulky and costly. As for most other international standard connectors, there is no anti-drop design, at most, the wires of the external connectors are simply fixed to each other neatly. However, by simply fixing the wire, the effect of preventing the connector from being detached from the electronic device is not good.

In order to solve the problems of the prior art, one aspect of the present invention is an electronic device, which mainly prevents an external connector from being electronically connected by a limiting member that can be attached to an external connector ring. The device is detached and affects the function of the electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the invention, an electronic device can be used with a connector. The electronic device includes a housing and a restriction member. The housing includes a connecting hole and an engaging hole. The connection hole is for pluggable connection with the connector. The engaging hole includes a crossing area that communicates with each other and an engaging area. The restricting member includes a fixed end, an engaging end, and a restricting portion. The fixed end is fixed to the housing. The engaging end can be inserted into the housing from the crossing area and cooperate to engage with the engaging area. The limiting portion is connected between the fixed end and the engaging end and is used to snare the connector.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device can be used in conjunction with a connector. The electronic device includes a housing and a restriction member. The housing includes a connecting hole and an engaging hole. The connection hole is for pluggable connection with the connector. The engaging hole includes a crossing area that communicates with each other and an engaging area. The restricting member includes a first engaging end, a second engaging end, and a restricting portion. The second engaging end is detachably engaged with the first engaging end. The first engaging end and the second engaging end that are coupled to each other can be inserted into the housing through the crossing area and cooperate to engage with the engaging area. The limiting portion is coupled between the first engaging end and the second engaging end and is configured to snare the connector.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device can be used in conjunction with a connector. The electronic device includes a housing and a restriction member. The housing includes a connecting hole, a first engaging hole and a second engaging hole. The connection hole is for pluggable connection with the connector. The first engaging hole includes a first crossing area that communicates with each other and a first engaging area. The second engaging hole includes a second crossing area that communicates with each other and a second engaging area. The restricting member includes a first engaging end, a second engaging end, and a restricting portion. The first engaging end can be inserted into the housing from the first crossing area and cooperate to engage with the first engaging area. The second engaging end can be inserted into the housing from the second crossing area and cooperate to engage with the second engaging area. The limiting portion is coupled between the first engaging end and the second engaging end and is configured to snare the connector.

The embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in the following drawings, and the details of However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, some of the conventional structures and elements are shown in the drawings in a simplified schematic manner in order to simplify the drawings.

One aspect of the present invention is an electronic device. More specifically, the main function of the electronic device is to prevent the external connector from being detached from the electronic device by the restriction member that can be attached to the external connector.

Please refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1B. FIG. 1A is a front elevational view showing the housing 10 of the electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a top view showing the restricting member 14 of the electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the electronic device 1 of the present invention can be applied to a computer main body (for example, a personal computer, a notebook computer, a laptop computer, an industrial computer, etc.) or a consumer electronic product. (for example, TV box, multimedia player, etc.), but not limited to this. In other words, the electronic device 1 of the present invention can be any electronic device that uses an external connector. As long as there is a need to prevent undesired disconnection of an external connector connected thereto, the concept of the present invention can be applied to prevent the external connector from being detached from the electronic device.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, in the present embodiment, the electronic device 1 mainly includes a casing 10 and a regulating member 14. The housing 10 of the electronic device 1 includes a connecting hole 12 and an engaging hole 16. The engaging hole 16 of the housing 10 includes a through region 160 and an engaging portion 162 that communicate with each other. In addition, the restricting member 14 of the electronic device 1 includes a fixed end 140, an engaging end 142, and a restricting portion 144. The restricting portion 144 of the restricting member 14 is coupled between the fixed end 140 and the engaging end 142.

Please refer to FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C. 2A is a perspective view showing the electronic device 1 in FIG. 1A, in which the fixed end 140 of the restricting member 14 is fixed to the fixing hole 19. FIG. 2B is another perspective view of the electronic device 1 in FIG. 1A, in which the engaging end 142 of the restricting member 14 has penetrated into the housing 10 by the crossing region 160. FIG. 2C is another perspective view of the electronic device 1 in FIG. 1A, in which the engaging end 142 of the restricting member 14 has been engaged with the engaging portion 162.

As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment can be mainly used in conjunction with the external connector 2. Specifically, the connection hole 12 in the housing 10 of the electronic device 1 can be used to be pluggably connected to the connector 2. In addition, the housing 10 may further include a fixing hole 19. The fixed end 140 of the restricting member 14 can be fixed to the fixing hole 19 of the housing 10. In one embodiment, the fixed end 140 of the restricting member 14 can also be integrally formed with the housing 10 of the electronic device 1 . In the case where the connector 2 and the connecting hole 12 of the housing 10 are connected to each other, the engaging end 142 of the restricting member 14 can be inserted into the housing 10 through the crossing portion 160 of the engaging hole 16 and cooperate with the engaging hole 16 The engagement areas 162 are engaged with each other and fixed to the housing 10. Thereby, the restricting portion 144 connected between the fixed end 140 of the restricting member 14 and the engaging end 142 can enclose the connector 2, thereby restricting the movement of the connector 2 relative to the electronic device 1, and adding the connector 2 and Connection stability between the electronic devices 1. Further, after the restricting member 14 is completely assembled to the housing 10, the connector 2 is surrounded between the housing 10 and the restricting portion 144 of the restricting member 14.

In the present embodiment, the width of the engaging area 162 of the engaging hole 16 is smaller than the width of the passing area 160. In other words, the engaging hole 16 including the mutually communicating crossing region 160 and the engaging portion 162 may have a substantially T shape (that is, the shape is similar to the Chinese character), but is not limited thereto. .

Also shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, in the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment, the engaging end 142 of the restricting member 14 may further include a bump 142a. The engaging area 162 of the engaging hole 16 may further include at least one recess 162a. The recess 162a of the engaging portion 162 can cooperate to engage with the protrusion 142a of the engaging end 142, thereby achieving the purpose of fixing the engaging end 142 of the restricting member 14 to the housing 10. In an embodiment, the bump 142a on the engaging end 142 can also be replaced with the recess 162a on the engaging area 162. In contrast, the recess 162a on the engaging portion 162 can also be replaced with the protrusion 142a of the engaging end 142, and the purpose of fixing the engaging end 142 of the restricting member 14 to the housing 10 can also be achieved. In the present embodiment, the number of the recesses 162a included in the engaging portion 162 is 2 (as shown in FIG. 1A), but not limited thereto, and can be elastically determined according to design requirements or manufacturing constraints. Adjust the changes.

Further, in the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment, in order to allow the restricting member 14 to be more easily fixed to the casing 10, the projection 142a of the engaging end 142 may further extend to the restricting portion 144. By increasing the length of the bump 142a of the engaging end 142, the projection 142a of the engaging end 142 can be more easily engaged with the recess 162a of the engaging portion 162. In this embodiment, the protrusion 142a of the engaging end 142 and the recess 162a of the engaging area 162 can be elongated, but not limited thereto, and can be elastic according to design requirements or manufacturing constraints. Adjust the changes.

Also shown in Figs. 2A to 2C, in the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment, the restricting member 14 can be made of a material which is ductile and not easily broken. In the present embodiment, the restricting member 14 may be made of a bendable metal material. Since the metal material is not easily deformed by compression, the casing 10 of the present embodiment may further include a hollow hole 18. The hollow hole 18 of the housing 10 can be adjacent to the engaging area 162 of the engaging hole 16, so that the engaging area 162 is allowed to be deformed when the engaging area 162 is pressed. In other words, in the process in which the engaging end 142 is pushed by the crossing area 160 of the engaging hole 16 toward the engaging area 162, the protrusion 142a of the engaging end 142 presses the engaging area 162 to make the engaging area 162 face hollow. The hole 18 is deformed. When the projection 142a of the engaging end 142 moves to the recess 162a of the engaging portion 162, the engaging portion 162 can be elastically restored to engage the recess 162a and the engaging portion 142 of the engaging end 142 with each other.

In one embodiment, the restraining member 14 can also be made of a bendable or compressible polymeric material (eg, rubber). Thereby, in the process in which the engaging end 142 is pushed by the crossing area 160 of the engaging hole 16 toward the engaging area 162, the protrusion 142a of the engaging end 142 is compressed and deformed by the pressing of the engaging area 162. When the projection 142a of the engaging end 142 is moved to the recess 162a of the engaging portion 162, the projection 142a of the engaging end 142 can be elastically restored to engage with the recess 162a. In other words, if the restricting member 14 is made of a compressible elastic material, the housing 10 of the electronic device 1 can omit the hollow hole 18.

Also shown in FIGS. 2A-2C, the connector 2 includes a connector 20 and a connecting wire 22. The connector 2 is detachably connected to the connection hole 12 of the housing 10 by the connector 20. In the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment, the restricting portion 144 of the restricting member 14 is mainly for the loop of the connecting wire 22 of the connector 2, but is not limited thereto. In other words, in an embodiment, the restricting portion 144 of the restricting member 14 can also enclose (or even hook) the connector 20 of the connector 2, and can also limit the movement of the connector 2 relative to the electronic device 1 and increase the connector. 2 The purpose of connection stability with the electronic device 1.

In addition, in an embodiment, in order to pull the connecting wire 22 of the connector 2, the connector 20 of the connector 2 is not easily separated from the connecting hole 12 and may fall off, and may be restricted to the restricting portion 144 of the restricting member 14. The length is adjusted. For example, in order to achieve the anti-drop effect, the length of the restricting portion 144 may be less than twice the length of the connector 20 of the connector 2, but is not limited thereto. In other words, if a better anti-shedding effect is achieved, the length of the restricting portion 144 can be much smaller than twice the length of the connector 20 of the connector 2.

Please refer to Figures 3A and 3B. FIG. 3A is a front elevational view showing the housing 30 of the electronic device 3 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is a top view showing the restricting member 34 of the electronic device 3 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, in the present embodiment, the electronic device 3 mainly includes a casing 30 and a regulating member 34. The housing 30 of the electronic device 3 includes a connecting hole 32 and an engaging hole 36. The engaging hole 36 of the housing 30 includes a through region 360 and an engaging portion 362 that communicate with each other. In addition, the restricting member 34 of the electronic device 3 includes a first engaging end 340, a second engaging end 342, and a restricting portion 344. The second engaging end 342 of the restricting member 34 can be detachably engaged with the first engaging end 340. The restricting portion 344 of the restricting member 34 is connected between the first engaging end 340 and the second engaging end 342. In this embodiment, the first engaging end 340 of the restricting member 34 may further include an engaging groove 340b, and the second engaging end 342 of the restricting member 34 may further include a connecting block 342b, wherein the first engaging end 340 The outer shape of the engaging groove 340b can cooperate with the engaging block 342b of the second engaging end 342 to engage with each other. In one embodiment, the engaging groove 340b of the first engaging end 340 can be replaced with the engaging block 342b of the second engaging end 342, and the engaging block 342b of the second engaging end 342 can also be correspondingly replaced with the first card. The engagement groove 340b of the end 340.

Please refer to FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C. 4A is a perspective view of the electronic device 3 in FIG. 3A, in which the first engaging end 340 and the second engaging end 342 of the restricting member 34 are not yet engaged with each other. FIG. 4B is another perspective view of the electronic device 3 in FIG. 3A , wherein the first engaging end 340 and the second engaging end 342 that are engaged with each other have penetrated into the housing 30 by the crossing region 360 . FIG. 4C is another perspective view of the electronic device 3 in FIG. 3A, in which the first engaging end 340 and the second engaging end 342 that are engaged with each other have been engaged with the engaging area 362.

As shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, in the electronic device 3 of the present embodiment, the connection hole 32 in the housing 30 can be used to be pluggably connected to the connector 2. In the case where the connector 2 and the connecting hole 32 of the housing 30 are connected to each other, the first engaging end 340 and the second engaging end 342 of the restricting member 34 that are engaged with each other can be penetrated into the shell by the crossing portion 360 of the engaging hole 36. The body 30 is coupled to the engagement area 362 of the engagement hole 36 to be fixed to the housing 30. Thereby, the restricting portion 344 connected between the first engaging end 340 of the restricting member 34 and the second engaging end 342 can sleeve the connector 2, thereby restricting the movement of the connector 2 relative to the electronic device 3, and The connection stability between the connector 2 and the electronic device 3 is increased. Further, after the restricting member 34 is completely assembled to the housing 30, the connector 2 is surrounded by the first engaging end 340, the second engaging end 342 and the restricting portion 344 of the restricting member 34.

In the present embodiment, the width of the engaging area 362 of the engaging hole 36 is smaller than the width of the crossing area 360. In other words, the engaging holes 36 including the mutually communicating crossing regions 360 and the engaging regions 362 can be substantially T-shaped (that is, the shape is similar to the Chinese character), but not limited thereto. .

Also shown in FIGS. 4A-4C, in the electronic device 3 of the present embodiment, the first engaging end 340 of the restricting member 34 may further include a first bump 340a, and a second engaging end of the restricting member 34. The 342 can further include a second bump 342a. The engaging area 362 of the engaging hole 36 may further include at least one first recess 362a and at least one second recess 362b. The first recess 362a of the engaging portion 362 can cooperate with the first protrusion 340a of the first engaging end 340, and the second recess 362b of the engaging portion 362 can cooperate with the second engaging end 342. The two protrusions 342a are engaged with each other to achieve the purpose of fixing the first engaging end 340 and the second engaging end 342 which are engaged with each other on the restricting member 34 to the housing 30. In one embodiment, the first bump 340a on the first engaging end 340 can also be replaced with the first recess 362a on the engaging area 362, and the second bump 342a on the second engaging end 342 can also be replaced. It is the second recess 362b on the engaging area 362. The first recess 362 a of the first engaging end 340 can be replaced with the first protrusion 340 a of the first engaging end 340 , and the second recess 362 b of the engaging area 362 can also be replaced with the second engaging end 342 . The second protrusion 342a can also achieve the purpose of fixing the first engaging end 340 and the second engaging end 342 of the restricting member 34 to each other to the housing 30. In the present embodiment, the number of the first recess 362a and the second recess 362b included in the engaging area 362 is 2 (as shown in FIG. 3A), but not limited thereto, and may be based on design requirements. Or the manufacturing constraints to flexibly adjust the changes.

Further, in the electronic device 3 of the present embodiment, in order to enable the restricting member 34 to be more conveniently fixed to the housing 30, the first bump 340a of the first engaging end 340 may further extend to the restricting portion 344. The second protrusion 342a of the second engaging end 342 may further extend to the restricting portion 344. By increasing the length of the first bump 340a of the first engaging end 340 and the length of the second bump 342a of the second engaging end 342, the first bump 340a of the first engaging end 340 can be more conveniently The first recess 362a of the engaging portion 362 is engaged with the second recess 362a of the engaging portion 362, and the second projection 342a of the second engaging end 342 can be more easily engaged with the second recess 362b of the engaging portion 362. In the embodiment, the first protrusion 340a of the first engaging end 340, the second protrusion 342a of the second engaging end 342, and the first recess 362a and the second recess 362b of the engaging area 362 can be long. Strip type, but not limited to it, can be flexibly adjusted according to design requirements or manufacturing constraints.

Also shown in Figs. 4A to 4C, in the electronic device 3 of the present embodiment, the restricting member 34 may be made of a material which is ductile and not easily broken. In the present embodiment, the restricting member 34 may be made of a bendable metal material. The housing 30 of the present embodiment may further include a first hollow hole 38a and a second hollow hole 38b. The first hollow hole 38a and the second hollow hole 38b of the housing 30 can be adjacent to the engaging area 362 of the engaging hole 36, so that the engaging area 362 is allowed to be deformed when the engaging area 362 is pressed. In other words, in the process of pushing the first engaging end 340 and the second engaging end 342 which are engaged with each other by the crossing area 360 of the engaging hole 36 toward the engaging area 362, the first protrusion of the first engaging end 340 The second protrusion 342a of the 340a and the second engaging end 342 presses the engaging area 362 to deform the engaging area 362 toward the first hollow hole 38a and the second hollow hole 38b. When the first protrusion 340a of the first engaging end 340 and the second protrusion 342a of the second engaging end 342 are respectively moved to the first recess 362a and the second recess 362b of the engaging area 362, the engaging area 362 The first recess 362a and the second recess 362b are respectively elastically restored, and the first bump 340a of the first engaging end 340 and the second bump 342a of the second engaging end 342 are respectively engaged with each other.

In one embodiment, the restraining member 34 can also be made of a bendable or compressible polymeric material (eg, rubber). Thereby, during the process of pushing the first engaging end 340 and the second engaging end 342 which are engaged with each other by the crossing area 360 of the engaging hole 36 toward the engaging area 362, the first engaging end of the first engaging end 340 The second bump 342a of the block 340a and the second engaging end 342 is compressed and deformed by the pressing of the engaging portion 362. When the first protrusion 340a of the first engaging end 340 and the second protrusion 342a of the second engaging end 342 are respectively moved to the first recess 362a and the second recess 362b of the engaging area 362, the first engaging The first protrusion 340a of the end 340 and the second protrusion 342a of the second engaging end 342 are elastically restored to be engaged with the first recess 362a and the second recess 362b, respectively. In other words, if the restricting member 34 is made of a compressible elastic material, the housing 30 of the electronic device 3 can omit the first hollow hole 38a and the second hollow hole 38b.

Also shown in FIGS. 4A-4C, the connector 2 includes a connector 20 and a connecting wire 22. The connector 2 is detachably connected to the connection hole 32 of the housing 30 by the connector 20. In the electronic device 3 of the present embodiment, the restricting portion 344 of the restricting member 34 is mainly for the loop of the connecting wire 22 of the connector 2, but is not limited thereto. In other words, in an embodiment, the restricting portion 344 of the restricting member 34 can also enclose (or even hook) the connector 20 of the connector 2, and can also limit the movement of the connector 2 relative to the electronic device 3, and increase the connector. 2 The purpose of connection stability with the electronic device 3.

In addition, in an embodiment, in order to pull the connecting wire 22 of the connector 2, the connector 20 of the connector 2 is not easily separated from the connecting hole 32 and may fall off, and may be restricted to the restricting portion 344 of the restricting member 34. The length is adjusted. For example, in order to achieve the anti-dropping effect, the length of the restricting portion 344 may be less than twice the length of the connector 20 of the connector 2, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the length of the restricting portion 344 can be much smaller than twice the length of the connector 20 of the connector 2 in order to achieve a better anti-drop effect.

Please refer to Figures 5A and 5B. FIG. 5A is a front elevational view showing the housing 50 of the electronic device 5 according to still another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is a top view showing the restricting member 54 of the electronic device 5 according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, in the present embodiment, the electronic device 5 mainly includes a casing 50 and a regulating member 54. The housing 50 of the electronic device 5 includes a connecting hole 52, a first engaging hole 56, and a second engaging hole 58. The first engaging hole 56 of the housing 50 includes a first crossing region 560 and a first engaging portion 562 that communicate with each other. The second engaging hole 58 of the housing 50 includes a second crossing region 580 and a second engaging portion 582 that communicate with each other. In addition, the restricting member 54 of the electronic device 5 includes a first engaging end 540, a second engaging end 542, and a restricting portion 544. The restricting portion 544 of the restricting member 54 is connected between the first engaging end 540 and the second engaging end 542.

Please refer to FIG. 6A, FIG. 6B and FIG. 6C. FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the electronic device 5 in FIG. 5A, in which the restricting member 54 has not been engaged with the first engaging hole 56 and the second engaging hole 58. FIG. 6B is another perspective view of the electronic device 5 in FIG. 5A, wherein the first engaging end 540 and the second engaging end 542 have been penetrated into the shell by the first crossing area 560 and the second crossing area 580, respectively. Body 50. FIG. 6C is another perspective view of the electronic device 5 in FIG. 5A, wherein the first engaging end 540 and the second engaging end 542 have been mutually coupled with the first engaging area 562 and the second engaging area 582, respectively. Engage.

As shown in FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, in the electronic device 5 of the present embodiment, the connection hole 52 in the housing 50 can be used to be pluggably connected to the connector 2. In the case where the connector 2 and the connecting hole 52 of the housing 50 are connected to each other, the first engaging end 540 of the restricting member 54 can be penetrated into the housing 50 by the first crossing region 560 of the first engaging hole 56, and cooperated The first engaging end 542 of the restricting member 54 can be inserted into the second engaging portion 580 of the second engaging hole 58 by being engaged with the first engaging portion 562 of the first engaging hole 56 to be fixed to the housing 50. The housing 50 is coupled to the second engaging portion 582 of the second engaging hole 58 to be fixed to the housing 50. Thereby, the restricting portion 544 connected between the first engaging end 540 of the restricting member 54 and the second engaging end 542 can sleeve the connector 2, thereby restricting the movement of the connector 2 relative to the electronic device 5, and The connection stability between the connector 2 and the electronic device 5 is increased. Further, after the restricting member 54 is completely assembled to the housing 50, the connector 2 is surrounded between the housing 50 and the restricting portion 544 of the restricting member 54.

In the present embodiment, the width of the first engaging area 562 of the first engaging hole 56 is smaller than the width of the first crossing area 560, and the width of the second engaging area 582 of the second engaging hole 58 is smaller than the second crossing area. Width of 580. In other words, the first engaging hole 56 including the first crossing area 560 and the first engaging area 562 and the second engaging hole 58 including the second crossing area 580 and the second engaging area 582 are all in appearance. It may be substantially T-shaped (that is, the shape is similar to the Chinese character "convex"), but is not limited thereto.

Also shown in FIGS. 6A-6C, in the electronic device 5 of the present embodiment, the first engaging end 540 of the restricting member 54 may further include a first bump 540a, and the second engaging end of the restricting member 54 542 can further include a second bump 542a. The first engaging portion 562 of the first engaging hole 56 may further include at least one first recess 562a, and the second engaging portion 582 of the second engaging hole 58 may further include at least one second recess 582b. The first recess 562a of the first engaging portion 562 can cooperate with the first protrusion 540a of the first engaging end 540, and the second recess 582b of the second engaging portion 582 can cooperate with the second engaging portion 582b. The second protrusions 542a of the end 542 are engaged with each other to achieve the purpose of fixing the first engaging end 540 and the second engaging end 542 of the restricting member 54 to the housing 50, respectively. In one embodiment, the first bump 540a on the first engaging end 540 can also be replaced with the first recess 562a on the first engaging portion 562, and the second bump 542a on the second engaging end 542 is also The second recess 582b on the second engaging area 582 can be replaced. In contrast, the first recess 562a on the first engaging portion 562 can also be replaced with the first bump 540a of the first engaging end 540, and the second recess 582b on the second engaging portion 582 can also be replaced with the second recess 582b. The second protrusion 542a of the engaging end 542 can also achieve the purpose of fixing the first engaging end 540 and the second engaging end 542 of the restricting member 54 to the housing 50, respectively. In the present embodiment, the number of the first recesses 562a included in the first engaging region 562 and the number of the second recesses 582b included in the second engaging region 582 are both 2 (as shown in FIG. 5A), but It is not limited to this, and the change can be flexibly adjusted according to design requirements or manufacturing constraints.

Further, in the electronic device 5 of the present embodiment, in order to enable the restricting member 54 to be more conveniently fixed to the housing 50, the first bump 540a of the first engaging end 540 may further extend to the restricting portion 544. The second bump 542a of the second engaging end 542 may further extend to the restricting portion 544. By increasing the length of the first bump 540a of the first engaging end 540 and the length of the second bump 542a of the second engaging end 542, the first bump 540a of the first engaging end 540 can be more conveniently The first recess 562a of the second engaging end 542 can be more easily engaged with the second recess 582b of the second engaging portion 582. In the embodiment, the first bump 540a of the first engaging end 540, the second bump 542a of the second engaging end 542, the first recess 562a of the first engaging area 562, and the second engaging area 582 The second recesses 582b can be elongated, but not limited thereto, and can be elastically adjusted according to design requirements or manufacturing constraints.

Also shown in Figs. 6A to 6C, in the electronic device 5 of the present embodiment, the restricting member 54 can be made of a material which is ductile and not easily broken. In the present embodiment, the restricting member 54 may be made of a bendable metal material. The housing 50 of the present embodiment may further include a first hollow hole 60a and a second hollow hole 60b. The first hollow hole 60a and the second hollow hole 60b of the housing 50 are respectively adjacent to the first engaging area 562 of the first engaging hole 56 and the second engaging area 582 of the second engaging hole 58 for the first When the engaging area 562 and the second engaging area 582 are respectively pressed, the first engaging area 562 and the second engaging area 582 are allowed to be deformed. In other words, the first engaging end 540 and the second engaging end 542 are respectively pushed by the first crossing area 560 of the first engaging hole 56 toward the first engaging area 562 and by the second engaging hole 58 During the pushing of the traversing area 580 toward the second engaging area 582, the first protrusion 540a of the first engaging end 540 and the second protrusion 542a of the second engaging end 542 respectively press the first engaging area The first engagement area 562 and the second engagement area 582 are deformed toward the first hollow hole 60a and the second hollow hole 60b, respectively. The first protrusion 540a of the first engaging end 540 and the second protrusion 542a of the second engaging end 542 are respectively moved to the first recess 562a of the first engaging area 562 and the second recess 562a of the second engaging area 582, respectively. When the recess 582b is located, the first engaging portion 562 and the second engaging portion 582 can be elastically restored to have the first recess 562a and the second recess 582b respectively and the first bump 540a of the first engaging end 540 and the first The second bumps 542a of the two engaging ends 542 are engaged with each other.

In one embodiment, the restricting member 54 can also be made of a bendable or compressible polymeric material (eg, rubber). Thereby, the first engaging end 540 and the second engaging end 542 are respectively pushed by the first crossing area 560 of the first engaging hole 56 toward the first engaging area 562 and by the second engaging hole 58. During the pushing of the second traversing area 580 toward the second engaging area 582, the first protrusion 540a of the first engaging end 540 and the second protrusion 542a of the second engaging end 542 are respectively subjected to the first engaging area. The 562 is compressed and deformed by the pressing of the second engaging portion 582. The first protrusion 540a of the first engaging end 540 and the second protrusion 542a of the second engaging end 542 are respectively moved to the first recess 562a of the first engaging area 562 and the second recess 562a of the second engaging area 582, respectively. When the recess 582b is located, the first bump 540a of the first engaging end 540 and the second bump 542a of the second engaging end 542 can be elastically restored to engage with the first recess 562a and the second recess 582b, respectively. In other words, if the restricting member 54 is made of a compressible elastic material, the housing 50 of the electronic device 5 can omit the first hollow hole 60a and the second hollow hole 60b.

Also shown in FIGS. 6A-6C, the connector 2 includes a connector 20 and a connecting wire 22. The connector 2 is detachably connected to the connection hole 52 of the housing 50 by the connector 20. In the electronic device 5 of the present embodiment, the restricting portion 544 of the restricting member 54 is mainly for the loop of the connecting wire 22 of the connector 2, but is not limited thereto. In other words, in an embodiment, the restricting portion 544 of the restricting member 54 can also enclose (or even hook) the connector 20 of the connector 2, and can also limit the movement of the connector 2 relative to the electronic device 5, and increase the connector. 2 The purpose of connection stability with the electronic device 5.

In addition, in an embodiment, in order to pull the connecting wire 22 of the connector 2, the connector 20 of the connector 2 is not easily separated from the connecting hole 52 and may fall off, and may be restricted to the restricting portion 544 of the restricting member 54. The length is adjusted. For example, in order to achieve the anti-drop effect, the length of the restricting portion 544 may be less than twice the length of the connector 20 of the connector 2, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the length of the restricting portion 544 can be much smaller than twice the length of the connector 20 of the connector 2 in order to achieve a better anti-drop effect.

From the above detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention, it can be clearly seen that the main purpose of the present invention is to prevent the external connector from being attached to the electronic device by means of a limiting member that can enclose the external connector ring. The electronic device falls off and affects the function of the electronic device.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

1, 3, 5. . . Electronic device

10, 30, 50. . . case

12, 32, 52. . . Connection hole

14, 34, 54. . . Restricting member

140. . . Fixed end

142. . . Clamping end

142a. . . Bump

144, 344, 544. . . Restriction department

16, 36. . . Engagement hole

160, 360. . . Crossing area

162, 362. . . Engagement area

162a. . . Depression

18. . . Hollow hole

19. . . Fixed hole

2. . . Connector

20. . . Connector

twenty two. . . Cable

340, 540. . . First engagement end

340a, 540a. . . First bump

340b. . . Connection slot

342, 542. . . Second engaging end

342a, 542a. . . Second bump

342b. . . Connection block

362a, 562a. . . First depression

362b, 582b. . . Second depression

38a, 60a. . . First hollow hole

38b, 60b. . . Second hollow hole

56. . . First snap hole

560. . . First crossing area

562. . . First engagement zone

58. . . Second engaging hole

580. . . Second crossing zone

582. . . Second engagement zone

FIG. 1A is a front elevational view showing the housing of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a top view showing a regulating member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A is a perspective view showing the electronic device of FIG. 1A, in which the fixed end of the restricting member is fixed to the fixing hole.

2B is another perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1A, in which the engaging end of the restricting member has penetrated into the housing by the crossing region.

2C is another perspective view of the electronic device in FIG. 1A, in which the engaging end of the restricting member has been engaged with the engaging region.

FIG. 3A is a front elevational view showing the housing of the electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a top view showing a restricting member of the electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4A is a perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 3A, wherein the first engaging end and the second engaging end of the restricting member are not yet engaged with each other.

FIG. 4B is another perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 3A, wherein the first engaging end and the second engaging end that are engaged with each other have penetrated into the housing by the crossing region.

FIG. 4C is another perspective view of the electronic device in FIG. 3A, wherein the first engaging end and the second engaging end that are engaged with each other have been engaged with the engaging area.

FIG. 5A is a front elevational view showing the housing of the electronic device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5B is a top view showing a restricting member of the electronic device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing the electronic device in FIG. 5A, wherein the restricting member has not been engaged with the first engaging hole and the second engaging hole.

FIG. 6B is another perspective view of the electronic device in FIG. 5A, wherein the first engaging end and the second engaging end have penetrated into the housing from the first crossing region and the second crossing region, respectively.

FIG. 6C is another perspective view of the electronic device in FIG. 5A, wherein the first engaging end and the second engaging end have respectively engaged with the first engaging area and the second engaging area.

1. . . Electronic device

10. . . case

12. . . Connection hole

142. . . Clamping end

142a. . . Bump

144. . . Restriction department

16. . . Engagement hole

160. . . Crossing area

162. . . Engagement area

162a. . . Depression

18. . . Hollow hole

19. . . Fixed hole

2. . . Connector

20. . . Connector

twenty two. . . Cable

Claims (15)

An electronic device is used in conjunction with a connector, the electronic device comprising: a housing comprising: a connecting hole for pluggable connection with the connector; and an engaging hole including one of the communicating areas And a binding portion; and a limiting member comprising: a fixed end fixed to the housing; an engaging end through which the through portion can be inserted into the housing and cooperated to engage with the engaging portion And a limiting portion connected between the fixed end and the engaging end for enclosing the connector. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the engaging end comprises a protrusion, the engaging area comprises a recess, and the recess cooperates to engage with the protrusion. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a hollow hole adjacent to the engaging area for allowing the engaging area to be deformed when the engaging area is pressed. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the width of the engaging area is smaller than the width of the crossing area. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the connector surrounds the housing and the restricting portion. An electronic device is used in conjunction with a connector, the electronic device comprising: a housing comprising: a connecting hole for pluggable connection with the connector; and an engaging hole including one of the communicating areas And a locking portion; and a limiting member comprising: a first engaging end; a second engaging end detachably engaging the first engaging end, wherein the first engaging end and the first engaging end are coupled to each other The second engaging end can be inserted into the housing from the crossing area and cooperate to engage with the engaging area; and a limiting portion is connected to the first engaging end and the second engaging end Between, to trap the connector. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the first engaging end comprises a first protrusion, the second engaging end comprises a second protrusion, the engaging area comprises a first recess and a second The recesses cooperate to engage with the first bumps, and the second recesses cooperate to engage with the second bumps. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the housing further comprises a first hollow hole and a second hollow hole respectively adjacent to opposite sides of the engaging area for allowing the engaging area to be squeezed The engagement area is deformed. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the width of the engagement zone is less than the width of the crossing zone. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the connector surrounds the first engaging end, the second engaging end, and the restricting portion. An electronic device is used in conjunction with a connector, the electronic device comprising: a housing comprising: a connecting hole for pluggable connection with the connector; a first engaging hole, including one of the interconnecting a traversing area and a first engaging area; and a second engaging hole, including a second traversing area and a second engaging area; and a limiting member, comprising: a first engaging end, The first traversing zone may be inserted into the casing and cooperated to engage with the first engaging zone; a second engaging end may be inserted into the casing by the second traversing zone and cooperated with Engaging with the second engaging area; and a restricting portion connected between the first engaging end and the second engaging end for snareing the connector. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the first engaging end comprises a first protrusion, the second engaging end comprises a second protrusion, the first engaging area comprises a first recess, and the first engaging area comprises a first recess The first engaging portion is engaged with the first protrusion, and the second engaging portion includes a second recess to cooperate with the second protrusion. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the housing further comprises a first hollow hole and a second hollow hole adjacent to the first engaging area for the first engaging area The first engaging area is deformed when being pressed, and the second hollowing hole is adjacent to the second engaging area for allowing the second engaging area to be deformed when the second engaging area is pressed. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the width of the first engaging area is smaller than the width of the first crossing area, and the width of the second engaging area is smaller than the width of the second crossing area. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the connector surrounds the housing and the restricting portion.