TWM545815U - Connection lock - Google Patents

Description

Connection lock

This creation is about a connection lock for a product.

According to the modern people, the level of knowledge in life is extremely advanced. In addition, the modern lifestyle has led to a great demand for real-time information. Therefore, portable products, such as notebook computers (referred to as notebooks), play a role in daily life and work. Extremely important role, and because of the high unit price, light and easy to carry, such products are easy to be the object of theft, such as the store for the exhibition of notebooks, and the coffee shop guests carry their own laptop, are easy to use or use If they are not present, they will lose the value of the notebook itself. If the notebook stores important information or the account password of the financial account, it will be further stolen by the criminals. The consequences will be unimaginable. In order to prevent theft of the notebook, there is a kind of anti-theft lock chain for the notebook, which has a lock on one end for locking the anti-theft hole of the notebook, and the anti-theft chain is wound around a table to prevent separation. It is necessary to use the key to insert the lock to unlock the lock to remove the lock from the burglar hole. The electric lock chain disclosed by TWM390584 belongs to this category. However, when using such a pencil chain, it is necessary to wrap itself around a table of legs, and the winding action is extremely complicated. In addition, it is known that the keyhole of the pen electric chain causes the volume of the pen electric chain to become much larger, resulting in storage. It is not easy to carry and inconvenient to carry, and there are shortcomings that need to be improved.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and progressive connection lock to solve the above problems.

The main purpose of this creation is to provide a connection lock, which can effectively prevent product theft, and the connection lock is not only simple in structure but also convenient to operate.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a connection lock comprising a body, a cable, a locking structure and a snap-fit structure. The body includes a first end and a second end defining a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The cable is threaded through the body. The locking structure is coupled to the cable adjacent to one end of the first end and is movable in a locked position and an unlocked position. When the locking structure moves toward the first direction, the locking structure is located at the fixed position. When moving in the two directions, it is in the release position. The card abutting structure is connected to one end of the cable adjacent to the second end and is movable at a latching position and a release position, so that the latching structure is interlocked with the locking structure, and the latching structure is inserted into a product. Inside the anti-theft hole. Wherein, when the locking structure is moved to the locking position, the cable drives the card abutting structure to move to the carding position, and the card-receiving structure, that is, the card-receiving limit is located at one of the locking edges of the anti-theft hole; When the structure is moved to the unlocked position, the cable drives the card structure to move to the release position, and the card structure does not abut the card edge in the anti-theft hole.

The structural features of the present invention and the intended effects thereof will be described below by way of a preferred embodiment, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 7, there is shown a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. The connection lock of the present invention comprises a body 1, a cable 4, a locking structure 2 and a snap-fit structure 3.

The body 1 includes a first end 11 and a second end 12 . The body 1 defines a first direction 51 and a second direction 52 opposite to the first direction 51 .

The cable 4 is threaded through the body 1.

The locking structure 2 is connected to the cable 4 adjacent to one end of the first end 11 and is movable in a locking position and an unlocking position. When the locking structure 2 moves toward the first direction 51, the locking structure 2 is located in the fixed position. When the locking structure 2 is moved in the second direction 52, it is in the release position. In the present embodiment, the locking structure 2 includes a large diameter section 21 and a small diameter section 22, and the cable 4 is connected to the small diameter section 22, and the large diameter section 21 extends along the small diameter section 22 along the first At one end of the direction 51, the locking structure 2 is inserted into a locking hole 81 of a lock 8. When the locking structure 2 is in the locking position and a locking member 82 of the locking device 8 is buckled in the large diameter section At 21 o'clock, the locking structure 2 cannot move and disengage the lock 8 from the unlocked position, and the locking structure 2 can be disengaged from the lock 8 only by controlling the action of the lock member 82. In the present embodiment, the lock 8 is The fixed device cannot be moved (for example, it is fixed on the exhibition platform of the store). In other embodiments, the lock can also be a larger electronic device such as an audio or a host.

The latching structure 3 is connected to one end of the cable 4 adjacent to the second end 12 and is movable at a latching position and a release position, so that the latching structure 3 is interlocked with the locking structure 2, and the latching structure 3 is provided for In the embodiment, the product 9 is a notebook computer, and in other embodiments, it may be a tablet computer or a game machine.

When the locking structure 2 is moved to the locking position, the cable 4 drives the locking structure 3 to move to the locking position, and the locking structure 3 is a card that is located in the security hole 91. The rim 92, the snap-on structure 3 cannot be detached from the product 9, and since the lock 8 is fixed and cannot be moved, the connection lock can prevent the product 9 from being stolen. In other embodiments, the lock 8 The electronic device is an audio or a host device, and the connection of the connection lock with the lock 8 still makes the product 9 inconvenient to move and is not easily stolen; when the locking structure 2 is moved to the unlocked position, the cable 4 is driven. The card abutting structure 3 is moved to the release position, and the card abutting structure 3 does not abut against the card edge 92 in the anti-theft hole 91, so that the product 9 can be separated from the card abutting structure 3 to move. The product is 9. Therefore, the connection lock can be locked by the card edge 92 in the anti-theft hole 91 by pulling the locking structure 2 to the locking position, which is convenient and simple in operation. Reduce manufacturing costs and selling prices to increase the willingness of the industry to buy.

Further, the body 1 includes a flexible tubular member 13 that is threaded through the flexible tubular member 13 and extends from the first end 11 and the second end 12 so that the body 1 can be used according to actual use. The space is flexed and bent.

Preferably, the first end 11 is further provided with a fastener 111, and the small diameter section 22 is further disposed with a flange 23 radially toward one end of the second end 12, when the locking structure 2 is located at the locking position and When the fastener 111 is fastened toward the inside of the first end 11, the fastener 111 is fastened against the flange 23 to prevent the locking structure 2 from moving toward the unlocked position to prevent the locking structure 2 from being inserted into the lock. When the hole 81 is inside, the locking structure 2 is subjected to an external force to move toward the unlocked position. In other embodiments, the fastener 111A can be further provided with a first inclined surface 112 and the flange 23A can be further provided with a second inclined surface 231 (as shown in FIG. 16). When the first inclined surface 112 is engaged with the second inclined surface 231 At this time, the large diameter section 21, the small diameter section 22, and the flange 23A can be smoothly moved toward the locked position.

In this embodiment, the latching structure 3 includes a sleeve 31, two pins 32, and a slider 33. One end of the two pins 32 is disposed in the sleeve 31, and the slider 33 is slidably disposed on the second Between the pins 32 and connected to the cable 4, the slider 33 is tapered toward the first direction 51; wherein when the latching structure 3 is moved toward the release position, the slider 33 faces the second direction 52 Moving, the two pins 32 are close to each other along one end of the second direction 52, and the two pins 32 are not engaged with the card edge 92 of the anti-theft hole 91; when the card abutment structure 3 moves toward the carding position When the cable 4 drives the slider 33 toward the first direction 51, since the slider 33 is gradually expanded toward the second direction 52, the slider 33 laterally pushes the two pins 32 to make the The two pins 32 are away from each other along one end of the second direction 52 for the card to abut against the card edge 92 of the anti-theft hole 91. Preferably, the two pins 32 are respectively provided with a sloped section 321 , and the slopes of the two inclined sections 321 are corresponding to the slope of the slider 33 to be tapered, so that when the slider 33 moves toward the first direction 51, The two inclined sections 321 abut against the slider 33 to allow the two pins 32 to smoothly move away from each other. In addition, in other embodiments, a spring 39 (shown in FIG. 16) may be further disposed in the kit 31, and the spring 39 is elastically biased between the slider 33 and the sleeve to normally face the slider. Move away from the second direction.

With reference to FIGS. 8-15, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the latching structure 3A includes a kit 31A and a brake member 34, and the brake member 34 is movably disposed in the kit 31A. Connected to the brake member 34, the rotation direction of the brake member 34 is transverse to the second direction 52. The sleeve 31A is provided with two opposite protrusions 38 at one end of the axial direction, and the brake member 34 is at one end of the axial direction. A latching portion 341 is disposed in the radial direction; wherein when the locking structure 2 is located in the unlocking position, the two ends of the latching portion 341 overlap with the two convex portions 38, and the latching portion 341 does not The latching edge 92 of the anti-theft hole 91 is latched, and the latching portion 341 can be freely inserted or removed from the anti-theft hole 91; when the locking structure 2 is moved toward the locking position, the latching member 34 is moved together, the latching device The two ends of the portion 341 do not overlap with the two convex portions 38. When the latch portion 341 is located in the anti-theft hole 91, the latch portion 341 is locked against the card edge 92 of the anti-theft hole 91 and cannot be pulled out. And fixing the locking structure 2 to the locking position by the lock 8 and the flexible tubular member 13 is fastened to the outer wall of the sleeve 31A, I.e., the movable member 34 can not move any.

Further, the brake member 34 preferably includes a driving member 35 and a ring member 37. The driving member 35 is pivotally disposed in the sleeve 31A. The ring member 37 surrounds the driving member 35 and is opposite to the driving member 35. The member 35 is slid, the cable 4 is coupled to the ring member 37, and the latching portion 341 is disposed at one end of the driving member 35 in the axial direction. When the locking structure 2 is in the releasing position, the ring member 37 is away from the ring member 37. The locking structure 2 is moved in the direction, the driving member 35 is not engaged with the ring member 37, and the driving member 35 is freely rotatable; when the locking structure 2 is in the locking position, the ring member 37 is locked toward the locking member In the direction of the structure 2, the driving member 35 is engaged with the ring member 37, and the driving member 35 cannot be freely rotated to achieve the locking function. In the embodiment, the driving member 35 is provided with a triggering member 36 in the radial direction, and a sliding slot 311 is defined in the peripheral wall of the sleeve 31A. The triggering member 36 is disposed on the sliding slot 311 and partially located therein. When the trigger member 36 is pulled, the driving member 35 can be smoothly rotated to overlap the latching portion 341 and the two convex portions 38 to smoothly remove the latching portion 341 from the anti-theft hole 91. .

In summary, the creation of the connection lock only needs to pull the locking structure to the locking position, so that the card abutting structure can be engaged with the card edge in the anti-theft hole, which is very convenient in operation and simple in structure. Reduce manufacturing costs and selling prices to increase the willingness of the industry to buy.

1‧‧‧ Ontology
2‧‧‧Locking structure
3, 3A‧‧‧ card structure
4‧‧‧ Cable
8‧‧‧Locks
9‧‧‧Products
11‧‧‧ first end
12‧‧‧ second end
13‧‧‧Flexible fittings
111, 111A‧‧‧ fasteners
112‧‧‧First slope
21‧‧‧ Large diameter section
22‧‧‧Small path
23, 23A‧‧‧Flange
231‧‧‧second bevel
31, 31A‧‧‧ kit
32‧‧‧ pins
33‧‧‧ Slider
34‧‧‧Brakes
35‧‧‧ drive parts
36‧‧‧Removable parts
37‧‧‧ Rings
38‧‧‧ convex
39‧‧‧ Spring
311‧‧ ‧ chute
321‧‧‧Slope section
341‧‧‧Card Department
51‧‧‧First direction
52‧‧‧second direction
81‧‧‧Keyhole
82‧‧‧Locks
91‧‧‧Security hole
92‧‧‧ card edge

1 is an exploded view of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 2 and 3 are schematic views showing the assembly of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 4 and 5 are side views showing the operation of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 6 and 7 are cross-sectional views of Figs. 4 and 5, respectively. Figure 8 is an exploded view of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is a partially enlarged view of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 is a schematic view showing the assembly of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. 12 and 13 are side views showing the operation of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. 14 and 15 are cross-sectional views of Figs. 12 and 13, respectively. Figure 16 is a cross-sectional side view showing another aspect of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1‧‧‧ Ontology

13‧‧‧Flexible fittings

2‧‧‧Locking structure

111‧‧‧ fasteners

3‧‧‧ card structure

81‧‧‧Keyhole

8‧‧‧Locks

91‧‧‧Security hole

9‧‧‧Products

Claims (9)

A connection lock includes: a body, including a first end and a second end, defining a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction; a cable passing through the body; a locking a structure coupled to the cable adjacent to one end of the first end and movable in a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking structure being in the fixed position when the locking structure is moved toward the first direction, when the locking structure faces the second When the direction is moved, the card is located at the release position; a card-attaching structure is connected to the cable adjacent to one end of the second end and is movable to a card-clamping position and a release position, so that the card-butting structure is interlocked with the locking structure, The card abutting structure is inserted into the anti-theft hole of a product; wherein, when the locking structure is moved to the locking position, the cable drives the card abutting structure to move to the carding position, and the card abutting structure is provided Restricted to a card edge in the anti-theft hole; when the locking structure moves to the unlocked position, the cable drives the card abutment structure to move to the release position, and the card abutment structure does not match the card edge in the anti-theft hole Card arrival The connection lock of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a flexible tubular member, the cable is threaded through the flexible tubular member and extends from the first end and the second end. The connection lock of claim 2, wherein the locking structure comprises a large diameter section and a small diameter section, the cable is connected to the small diameter section, and the large diameter section extends along the small diameter section along the first direction In one end, the locking structure is inserted into a locking hole of one of the locks. When the locking structure is located in the locking position and one of the locking members of the locking device is fastened to the large diameter section, the locking structure cannot be The unlocked position moves. The connection lock of claim 3, wherein the first end is further provided with a fastener, and the small diameter section is further provided with a flange radially toward one end of the second end, when the locking structure is located at the locking position and When the fastener is snapped toward the interior of the first end, the fastener snaps against the flange to prevent the locking structure from moving toward the unlocked position. The connection lock according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the snap-on structure comprises a kit, two pins and a slider, one end of the two pins is disposed in the kit, and the slider slides Provided between the two legs and connected to the cable, the slider is tapered toward the first direction; wherein, when the latching structure moves toward the release position, the slider moves toward the second direction, The two pins are close to each other along one end of the second direction, and the two pins are not engaged with the rim of the burglarproof hole; when the card absorbing structure moves toward the yoke position, the cable points the slider toward The first direction is driven, and the slider pushes the two pins laterally so that the two pins are away from each other in one end of the second direction for the card to abut the card edge of the anti-theft hole. The connection lock of claim 5, wherein the two pins are respectively provided with a bevel segment, and the slope of the two bevel segments corresponds to a slope of the slider taper. The connection lock according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the snap-on structure comprises a kit and a brake member, the brake member is movably disposed in the kit, and the cable is coupled to the brake member The rotation direction of the brake member is transverse to the second direction, and the sleeve is provided with two opposite protrusions at one end of the axial direction, and the brake member is provided with a latch portion at one end of the axial direction; When the locking structure is in the unlocked position, the two ends of the latching portion overlap with the two convex portions, and the latching portion does not abut the card edge of the anti-theft hole; when the locking structure faces the locking When the position is moved, the brake member is moved together, and the two ends of the latch portion do not overlap with the two convex portions, and the latch portion is engaged with the card edge of the anti-theft hole. The connection lock according to claim 7, wherein the brake member comprises a driving member and a ring member, the driving member is pivotally disposed in the sleeve, and the ring member surrounds the driving member and is slidable relative to the driving member. The cable is coupled to the ring member, and the latch portion is attached to one end of the drive member in the axial direction. The connection lock according to claim 8, wherein the driving member is provided with a triggering member in a radial direction, and a sliding slot is formed in the peripheral wall of the sleeve, and the pulling member is disposed in the sliding slot and partially located outside the sleeve. .