TWM618481U - A casing assembly and a connector assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A casing assembly and a connector assembly that is suitable for connecting a first casing and a second casing of the connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a guide base, a releasing member, a first engaging member, and a second engaging member. The releasing member is slidably disposed on the guide base. The first engaging member is movably disposed on the guide base and is movable with the releasing member. When the first engaging member is engaged with the second engaging member, the first casing is connected to the second casing. When the releasing member moves the first engaging member to release the first engaging member from the second engaging member, the first casing and the second casing are separable from each other.

Description

Shell assembly and joint structure

This creation is about a joint structure, especially a joint structure and a shell assembly containing it.

Generally speaking, a connector is a device used to connect different objects to each other. For example, it can be used to assemble a device with a human machine interface (such as a control screen) in a robot arm, or it can be used to connect a TV screen or The POS machine is assembled to the connector of the corresponding bracket.

However, the joints in the above-mentioned applications currently involve screw-locking assembly steps, which not only cause a cumbersome and time-consuming assembly process, but also cause inconvenience when disassembly and assembly are required for maintenance.

In view of this, the present invention provides a housing assembly and joint structure to solve the aforementioned problem of the cumbersome and time-consuming disassembly and assembly process of the traditional joint.

A housing assembly disclosed according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first housing, a second housing, and a joint structure. The joint structure includes a guiding base, a releasing part, a first engaging part and a second engaging part. The guiding base is arranged on the first housing. The releasing member is slidably arranged on the guiding base. The first engaging member is movably arranged on the guiding base and is connected with the releasing member. The second engaging member is disposed on the second housing. When the first engaging member is engaged with the second engaging member, the first housing is connected with the second housing. When the release member is linked with the first engaging member to release the second engaging member, the first housing and the second housing are separated.

A joint structure disclosed according to another embodiment of the present invention is suitable for connecting a first housing and a second housing. The joint structure includes a guiding base, a releasing part, a first engaging part and a second engaging part. The releasing member is slidably arranged on the guiding base. The first engaging member is movably arranged on the guiding base, and the first engaging member is connected with the releasing member. When the first engaging member is engaged with the second engaging member, the first housing is connected to the second housing, and when the releasing member links the first engaging member to disengage the first engaging member from the second engaging member, the first One shell must be separated from the second shell.

Applying the housing assembly and joint structure of this creative embodiment, the first housing can be connected to the second housing when the first engaging member is engaged with the second engaging member, but only the release member is required to be activated. The first engaging member can be separated from the second engaging member and the first housing and the second housing can be separated from each other, thereby realizing a tool-less and simple disassembly process and solving the disassembly and assembly process of traditional joints The aforementioned problems are cumbersome and time-consuming.

The above description of the disclosure of this creation and the description of the following implementation manners are used to demonstrate and explain the spirit and principle of this creation, and to provide a further explanation of the scope of patent application for this creation.

Fig. 1 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged perspective view showing the separation of the first shell and the second shell of the shell assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention through a joint structure.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 2, an embodiment of the present invention proposes a housing assembly 9, which includes a first housing 91, a second housing 92 and a joint structure 1. The first housing 91 described here can be, but is not limited to, the housing of a device with or without a human machine interface (such as a tablet computer, a TV screen, or a screen of a POS machine) and a bracket suitable for it ( For example, one of the robot arm, the base, the base, or the assembly frame), the second housing 92 can be but not limited to the other, and the joint structure 1 can be used to make the first housing 91 and the second housing 91 The bodies 92 are detachably connected to each other. As shown in FIG. 1, the first housing 91 of this embodiment takes the control screen as an example, and the second housing 92 takes the robot arm or base suitable for it as an example, but this is only for the purpose of illustration. Not used to limit this creation. Hereinafter, the joint structure 1 will be described.

Please refer to Figures 3 to 5. Figure 3 shows an enlarged perspective view of the joint structure of the housing assembly of an embodiment of the invention. Figure 4 shows an enlarged cutaway schematic diagram of the joint structure of an embodiment of the invention. Shows an exploded schematic diagram of the joint structure of an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the joint structure 1 may include a guiding base 10, a first engaging member 20, a second engaging member 30 and a releasing member 40.

The guiding base 10 may be a cylindrical structure extending and protruding in one direction outward from the first housing 91, for example, may have a cylindrical shape. The guiding base 10 can be connected to the first housing 91 in any suitable manner, but the present creation is not limited to this. For example, in this embodiment, the guiding base 10 can be, but not limited to, rotatably connected to the first housing 91. In other embodiments, the guiding base 10 can also be integrally formed with the first housing 91的结构。 The structure.

The first engaging member 20 is movably disposed on the guiding base 10 and is adapted to be connected to the second engaging member 30 along an axial direction of the guiding base 10. Specifically, the first engaging member 20 may be a hollow cylinder movably sleeved on the guiding base 10, including a plurality of first hook portions 21, located on the first engaging member 20 facing the second engaging member. One side of piece 30. The second engaging member 30 is disposed on the second housing 92 and includes a plurality of second hook portions 31 located on a side of the second engaging member 30 facing the first engaging member 20. The first hook portion 21 is adapted to detachably engage the second hook portion 31 to connect the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30. It is supplemented that in this embodiment, the second engaging member 30 and the second housing 92 can be formed as an integral structure, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second engaging member 30 of other embodiments may also be connected to the second housing 92 in any suitable manner. In addition, as long as the aforementioned connection relationship between the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 can be realized, the shape, number, and position of the first hook portion 21 and the second hook portion 31 can be adjusted according to actual needs. Used to limit this creation.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the movable path of the first engaging member 20 on the guiding base 10 can be defined. Specifically, in this embodiment, the joint structure 1 may further include a plurality of first positioning pins P1, and correspondingly, the first engaging member 20 may have a plurality of first guiding grooves 22, and the first positioning pins P1 Protruding from the outer surface of the guiding base 10, the first guiding groove 22 penetrates the first engaging member 20 and extends along the circumferential direction of the first engaging member 20, and the first positioning pin P1 penetrates The first guiding groove 22 is used to restrict the movement of the first engaging member 20 relative to the guiding base 10 only in the circumferential direction (the movable direction D1 shown in FIG. 3). In other words, the first engaging member 20 can only rotate relative to the guiding base 10 around its axial direction. Thereby, the first engaging member 20 can rotate on the guide base 10, so that the first hook portion 21 of the first engaging member 20 is engaged with or disengaged from the second card of the second engaging member 30勾部31. It is supplemented that the first positioning pin P1 can be, but not limited to, a structure formed integrally with the guide base 10 or a protruding structure additionally fixed to the outer surface of the guide base 10 through any suitable method. Moreover, as long as it can limit the movement of the first engaging member 20 on the guide base 10 in a specific path, the number and positions of the first guide groove 22 and the first positioning pin P1 can be adjusted according to actual needs, or even replaceable Into any suitable limit mechanism or omitted.

Furthermore, in order to make the second engaging member 30 and the first engaging member 20 approach each other in the axial direction, the respective first hook portion 21 and the second hook portion 31 can be engaged with each other. Optionally, each first hook portion 21 may have a first abutting inclined surface 211, and correspondingly, each second hook portion 31 may have a second abutting inclined surface 311, and the first abutting inclined surface 211 and The second abutting inclined surface 311 is two inclined surfaces that can be abutted. Therefore, when the second engaging member 30 and the first engaging member 20 approach in the axial direction, the first abutting inclined surface 211 and the second abutting inclined surface When 311 is in contact, the second abutting inclined surface 311 can generate a circumferential pushing force on the first abutting inclined surface 211, driving the first engaging member 20 to rotate a small angle along the movable direction D1, thereby allowing the first hook The portion 21 can be hooked to the second hook portion 31 of the second engaging member 30 along the way.

In addition, in order to align the first hook portion 21 of the first engaging member 20 and the second hook portion 31 of the second engaging member 30 with each other, optionally, the guiding base 10 may have multiple alignments. Correspondingly, the second engaging member 30 may further include a plurality of alignment grooves 32. The alignment protrusions 11 may be elongated protrusions protruding from the outer surface of the guiding base 10 and extending along the axial direction thereof. A strip-shaped protrusion structure, and the positioning groove 32 may be a strip-shaped recessed structure formed on the inner surface of the second engaging member 30 and extending along the axial direction thereof. Thereby, when the second engaging member 30 and the first engaging member 20 are close to each other in the axial direction, the alignment protrusion 11 can be inserted into the alignment groove 32 respectively, so that the first hook portion 21 is aligned with the first hook portion 21. The two hook portions 31 can ensure that the first hook portion 21 and the second hook portion 31 are engaged with each other. However, under the premise of achieving the foregoing objectives, the number and positions of the alignment ribs 11 and the alignment grooves 32 can be adjusted according to actual needs and not used to limit the creation.

Please refer to FIGS. 3 to 5 again, the release member 40 is slidably disposed on the guide base 10, the first engaging member 20 is interposed between the releasing member 40 and the second engaging member 30, and the releasing member 40 can be used for linkage The first engaging member 20 enables the first engaging member 20 to engage with the second engaging member 30 or to be released from the second engaging member 30. Specifically, the release member 40 may be a hollow cylinder movably sleeved on the guide base 10, and includes a plurality of oblique tooth portions 41, located on the side of the release member 40 facing the first engaging member 20, corresponding to Therefore, the first engaging member 20 may further include a plurality of chute portions 23 located on one side of the first engaging member 20 facing the release member 40, and the helical tooth portion 41 is adapted to detachably abut against the chute portion 23, So that the release member 40 and the first engaging member 20 are connected and can be connected to each other.

Since the chute portion 23 between the first engaging member 20 and the release member 40 and the helical tooth portion 41 are in oblique contact, the release member 40 actively moves in a specific axial direction to cause the first engaging member 20 to generate The thrust of the rotation relative to the guiding base 10 in the circumferential direction. On the other hand, the active movement of the first engaging member 20 in a specific circumferential direction can cause the release member 40 to be relatively far away from the first engaging member in the axial direction. The thrust of the member 20 can change the connection relationship between the first hook portion 21 of the first engaging member 20 and the second hook portion 31 of the second engaging member 30 in the above-mentioned situations. It is supplemented that, as long as the aforementioned linkage relationship between the first engaging member 20 and the releasing member 40 can be realized, the shape, number, and position of the chute portion 23 and the helical tooth portion 41 can be adjusted according to actual needs rather than being used to limit the present. creation.

In order to restrict the release member 40 from moving in its axial direction to achieve the purpose of interlocking the first engaging member 20, in this embodiment, the joint structure 1 may further include a plurality of second positioning pins P2. Correspondingly, the release member 40 may A plurality of second guide grooves 42 are provided. The second positioning pins P2 are protruded from the outer surface of the guide base 10. The second guide grooves 42 penetrate the release member 40 and are along the axial direction of the release member 40. Extending, the second positioning pin P2 is penetrated through the second guide groove 42 to limit the release member 40 to only move relative to the guide base 10 in its axial direction (the slidable direction D2 shown in FIG. 3), In this way, it is ensured that the linear movement of the releasing member 40 can link the first engaging member 20 and make the first hook portion 21 engage or disengage from the second hook portion 31 of the second engaging member 30. It is supplemented that the second positioning pin P2 can be, but not limited to, a structure formed integrally with the guide base 10 or a protruding structure additionally fixed to the outer surface of the guide base 10 by any suitable method. In addition, as long as the restriction release member 40 can move in a specific path on the guide base 10, the number and position of the second guide groove 42 and the second positioning pin P2 can be adjusted according to actual needs, and can even be replaced with any suitable ones. The limit mechanism may be omitted.

In addition, in order to reset the release member 40 and the first engaging member 20 linked by the release member 40, optionally, the joint structure 1 may further include an elastic member 50. The elastic member 50 may be, but is not limited to, a compression spring. , Can be clamped between the guiding base 10 and the releasing member 40 to push the releasing member 40 to the first engaging member 20. Thereby, the elastic member 50 can normally force the release member 40 to be pressed against the direction of the first engaging member 20, that is, the elastic member 50 can normally make the helical tooth portion 41 abut against the chute portion 23. Therefore, when the release member 40 is forced to move in the slidable direction D2 to force the first engaging member 20 to rotate in the movable direction D1, or when the first engaging member 20 is forced to rotate in the movable direction D1 to force the release When the member 40 moves in the slidable direction D2, the release member 40 squeezes the elastic member 50 to accumulate elastic potential energy for the release member 40 to be automatically pushed back to the original position when it is free, and is moved by the release member 40 The first engaging member 20 is automatically turned back to the original position.

In order to make the aforementioned components and their linkage relationships easier to understand, please refer to FIGS. 6A to 6D, which are schematic diagrams showing the assembly operation of the joint structure of an embodiment of the invention. For the purpose, the drawings described here or later omit the drawing of the first housing 91 and the second housing 92.

First, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6B, when the first housing 91 and the second housing 92 are to be connected by the joint structure 1, the user makes the second engaging member 30 and the first engaging member 20 along their axial directions Close to each other (as shown by the arrow), during the process, the alignment protrusion 11 on the outer surface of the guide base 10 can be inserted into the alignment groove 32 on the inner surface of the second engaging member 30 to ensure the first hook portion 21 The first abutting inclined surface 211 can abut against the second abutting inclined surface 311 of the second hook portion 31.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6C, as the second engaging member 30 and the first engaging member 20 get closer along their axial direction, the second abutting inclined surface 311 of the second hook portion 31 faces the first hook portion 21 The first abutting inclined surface 211 generates a thrust in the circumferential direction to drive the first engaging member 20 to rotate relative to the guiding base 10 (as shown by the arrow). At the same time, since the oblique groove portion 23 and the oblique tooth portion 41 between the first engaging member 20 and the releasing member 40 abut against each other with an inclined surface and can be connected to each other, the rotation of the first engaging member 20 can drive the releasing member 40 relative to each other. Sliding away from the first engaging member 20, at this time, the aforementioned elastic member 50 will be squeezed to accumulate elastic potential energy.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6D, the second engaging member 30 and the first engaging member 20 are further approached along the axial direction thereof, and the first hook portion 21 will be able to slide past the second hook portion 31 along the way. At this time, The elastic potential energy accumulated by the elastic member 50 is released to push the releasing member 40 toward the first engaging member 20. In the process, the linear movement of the releasing member 40 along its axial direction can drive the first engaging member 20 in the circumferential direction. Rotate in the direction (as shown by the arrow) so that the first hook portion 21 is engaged with the second hook portion 31, thereby completing the engagement of the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30, that is, completing the first The operation of connecting the housing 91 and the second housing 92.

Conversely, the user only needs to slide the release member 40 in the reverse direction (such as sliding the release member 40 away from the first engaging member 20), and then the first engaging member 20 can be linked to make the first hook portion 21 The second hook portion 31 of the second engaging member 30 is disengaged, so that the first housing 91 and the second housing 92 are returned to a separated state.

It can be seen from this that with the joint structure 1, the user only needs to simply bring the two parts to be connected (such as the first housing 91 and the second housing 92) close to each other to make the first snap fit. The member 20 and the second engaging member 30 are mutually engaged to complete the connection of the two components, but the user only needs to simply pull the release member 40 to disengage the first engaging member 20 from the second engaging member 30 The two parts can be switched into a detachable state. Therefore, the joint structure 1 realizes quick connection and disassembly operations without tools and simple steps, which can effectively improve the efficiency and convenience of assembly and maintenance.

In addition, after the first housing 91 and the second housing 92 are connected via the joint structure 1, the electrical docking operation can also be completed together. In detail, please refer to FIG. 4 again. In this embodiment, the guide base 10 may be a hollow cylinder, and a first connector C1 fixed to the first housing 91 can be inserted through it. The second engaging member 30 can also be a hollow cylinder into which a second connector C2 fixed to the second housing 92 can pass through. The first connector C1 and the second connector C2 can be connected to the first The engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 approach each other in the axial direction and butt against each other when they are engaged with each other, so that the electronic components inside the first housing 91 and the second housing 92 can pass through the first connector C1 and the second connector C1. The path formed by the connector C2 is electrically connected.

In addition, in order to enhance watertightness, in this embodiment, the joint structure 1 may further include a waterproof ring R. The waterproof ring R may be sleeved on the outer surface of the guiding base 10 and sandwiched between the guiding base 10 and the second card. Between the fittings 30, the effect of preventing external moisture, dust and other substances from entering the inside of the joint structure 1 from the outside is achieved. However, the waterproof ring R can be used instead of limiting the creation.

In addition, the joint structure 1 may further include a bearing B, which can be sandwiched between the guiding base 10 and the first housing 91 in applications where the guiding base 10 is rotatably connected to the first housing 91, In order to reduce the friction between the guiding base 10 and the first housing 91. However, bearing B can be used instead of limiting the creation.

The above is only one application of the housing assembly and the joint structure of one of the exemplary embodiments of this creation, but this creation is not limited to this. For example, please refer to FIGS. 7-8. FIG. 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the housing assembly of another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the housing assembly of FIG. 7. Another embodiment of the present invention proposes a housing assembly 9', which can be, but is not limited to, a POS machine or a desk-mounted electronic device with a display screen. The housing assembly 9'includes a first housing 91', A second housing 92' and a joint structure 1'. As shown in the figure, the first housing 91' of this embodiment can be, for example, a base or a base suitable for placing on a flat surface to support a display screen. The second housing The body 92 can be, for example, a housing of a display screen, and the joint structure 1'can be used to detachably connect the first housing 91' and the second housing 92' to each other. It should be noted that the joint structure 1'of this embodiment is similar to the joint structure 1 of the previous embodiment, and therefore only the differences between the two are described below.

In this embodiment, the joint structure 1'further includes an actuating member 60, and the releasing member 40 further includes a plurality of guide posts 70. The actuating member 60 is located in the first housing 91', and one end of the actuating member 60 is exposed to the first housing. 91 ′ can be accessed by the user, and its other end is movably connected to the release member 40 so as to be able to link the release member 40 when the user presses the actuating member 60. In detail, the actuator 60 may have two guide grooves 61, and the guide posts 70 are respectively slidably located in the guide grooves 61, so that when the user presses one end of the actuator 60, the guide post 70 generates a downward pushing force, so that the release member 40 moves downward, that is, the aforementioned operation of linking the first engaging member 20 with the releasing member 40 to release the first engaging member 20 from the second engaging member 30 is performed. . The number of guide posts 70 and guide grooves 61 can be adjusted according to actual needs and is not used to limit this creation.

Please refer to FIG. 9, which is a partial three-dimensional diagram of a housing assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention. Another embodiment of the present invention proposes a housing assembly 9" which can be, but is not limited to, an electronic device with a display screen, including a first housing 91", a second housing 92" and connectors Structure 1, as shown in the figure, the first housing 91" of this embodiment can be, for example, a bracket suitable for hanging on a wall to maintain the display screen at a specific position, and the second housing 92" can be, for example, a support For the clamp for holding the display screen, in this application, the first housing 91" and the second housing 92" can also use the aforementioned joint structure 1 to realize quick disconnection.

Of course, the present creation is not limited to the joint structure of the foregoing embodiment, and the joint structure of other exemplary embodiments of the present creation will be listed below.

Please refer to FIGS. 10-11. FIG. 10 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the joint structure of another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the joint structure of FIG. 10. The joint structure 1a includes a guiding base 10a, a first engaging member 20, a second engaging member 30, a releasing member 40a, an elastic member 50, and a tenon assembly 80a. The latch assembly 80a includes an elastic portion, a pressing portion 82a, and a protrusion 83a. The elastic portion is, for example, an elastic arm 81a, which is provided on the guiding base 10a and may, but not limited to, be integrally formed on the guiding base 10a. The elastic arm 81a has a fixed end 811 and a free end 812 opposite to each other. The elastic arm 81a is connected to the guiding base 10a with a fixed end 811. The pressing portion 82a is slidably disposed on the elastic arm 81a along the elastic arm 81a, or in other words, the pressing portion 82a is slidably disposed on the elastic arm 81a so as to be movable between the fixed end 811 and the free end 812, and, partly The pressing portion 82a penetrates the release member 40a and is exposed to the outer surface of the release member 40a. Therefore, the pressing portion 82a must move along its axial direction along with the release member 40a. The protrusion 83a is disposed at the free end 812 of the elastic arm 81a. In addition, the releasing member 40a may have a clamping hole 45 and a clamping hole 46. The clamping hole 45 and the clamping hole 46 are arranged along the slidable direction of the releasing member 40a, so as to allow the protrusion 83a to be selectively inserted, thereby maintaining the releasing member The position of 40a on the guiding base 10a.

In detail, as shown in FIG. 10, the protrusion 83a is inserted into the locking hole 46 of the release member 40a, so that the release member 40a can be maintained in a state of being engaged with the first locking member 20, so as to prevent the release member 40a from being affected by external force. The movement occurs so as to ensure that the connection between the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 will not be unlocked by accidentally touching the release member 40a.

However, when the connection between the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 is to be released, the user can press the exposed pressing portion 82a from the outside of the releasing member 40a, so as to drive the elastic arm 81a to deform through the pressing portion 82a. , So that the protrusion 83a on the free end 812 of the elastic arm 81a is displaced relative to the fixed end 811 and exits the locking hole 46. At that time, the release member 40a can move along its axial direction to link the first locking member 20 from the second locking The fitting 30 is released (as indicated by the arrow). When the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 are in a disengageable state, the engaging hole 45 of the releasing member 40a moves to the position corresponding to the protrusion 83a, and the protrusion 83a can receive the elasticity of the elastic arm 81a. It is reset and inserted into the card hole 45 to maintain the release member 40a at the current position.

It can be seen that by switching the state of the latch assembly 80a, the connection relationship between the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 can be ensured or the user can release the release member 40a to release the first card The engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 are maintained in a detachable state. Of course, the user only needs to actuate the pressing portion 82a again to make the protrusion 83a exit the hole 45 and release the restriction on the release member 40a.

Please refer to FIGS. 12A to 13D. FIG. 12A is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the joint structure of another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12B is a partial enlarged sectional schematic diagram showing the joint structure of FIG. 12A. Schematic diagram of the operation of the joint structure of the embodiment. Another embodiment of the present invention proposes a joint structure 1b, which includes a guide base 10b, a first engaging member 20, a second engaging member 30, a releasing member 40b, an elastic member 50, and a card. Tenon assembly 80b. The latch assembly 80b includes a plurality of elastic portions 81b, a pressing portion 82b, and a plurality of protrusions 83b. The elastic portions 81b are arranged on the guide base 10b in a line along the slidable direction of the release member 40b. The elastic portion 81b may be, but is not limited to, a compression spring. The protrusion 83b is disposed on the elastic portion 81b so as to be movably connected to the guiding base 10b via the elastic portion 81b. The pressing portion 82b can movably penetrate through a hole 47 of the releasing member 40b so as to protrude from the hole 47 to the outer surface of the releasing member 40b. On the other hand, the clamping hole 47 can be selectively inserted into one of the protrusions 83b. Thus, the position of the releasing member 40b on the guiding base 10b is maintained.

In detail, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12B, one of the protrusions 83b is inserted into the hole 47 to maintain the release member 40b in a state of being engaged with the first engaging member 20 to prevent the release member 40b from moving due to the influence of external force. Therefore, it can be ensured that the connection between the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 will not be unwound by accidentally touching the releasing member 40b.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the connection relationship between the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 is to be released, the user can press the exposed pressing portion 82b from the outside of the releasing member 40b (as shown by the arrow), This allows the protrusion 83b to exit the hole 47. At that time, as shown in FIGS. 13B to 13C, the release member 40b can move along its axial direction to link the first engaging member 20 to release from the second engaging member 30 (as shown by the arrow). In the process, the pressing portion 82b moves to a position corresponding to the other protrusion 83b along with the movement of the release member 40b. Next, as shown in FIG. 13D, the other protrusion 83b is pushed by the elastic portion 81b and inserted into the hole 47, thereby maintaining the release member 40b at the current position.

It can be seen that by switching the state of the latch assembly 80b, the connection relationship between the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 can be ensured, or the user can release the release member 40b to release the first card The engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 are maintained in a detachable state. Of course, as long as the user actuates the pressing portion 82b again, the protrusion 83b can exit the locking hole 47 to release the restriction on the release member 40b.

Please refer to FIGS. 14-15. FIG. 14 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the joint structure of another embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the joint structure of FIG. 14. Another embodiment of the present invention proposes a joint structure 1c, which includes a guide base 10c, a first engaging member 20, a second engaging member 30, a releasing member 40c, an elastic member 50, and a card. Tenon assembly 80c. The latch assembly 80c is disposed between the guiding base 10c and the releasing member 40c, and can also be used to maintain the position of the releasing member 40c on the guiding base 10c.

In detail, the latch assembly 80c may include a set portion 85, a plurality of elastic protrusions 86, and an operating portion 87. The sleeve portion 85 is movably sleeved on the guide base 10c along the circumferential direction and is between the guide base 10c and the release member 40c. The elastic protrusion 86 protrudes from the sleeve portion 85, and the elastic protrusion 86 can be respectively located in the plurality of engaging holes 48 of the release member 40c when the sleeve portion 85 moves to a specific position relative to the guiding base 10c. The operating portion 87 is connected to one side of the sleeve portion 85. The operating portion 87 is movably located in a sliding groove 13 on the outer surface of the guide base 10c and is exposed to the outside.

In this configuration, as shown in FIG. 14, when the elastic protrusion 86 of the tenon assembly 80c is located in the hole 48 of the release member 40c, the elastic protrusion 86 restricts the freedom of movement of the release member 40c downward, so that the release member 40c maintains In the state of being engaged with the first engaging member 20 to prevent the release member 40c from moving due to the influence of external force, it is ensured that the connection between the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 will not be caused by accidentally touching the releasing member 40c. Untie. Next, as shown in FIG. 15, when the connection relationship between the first engaging member 20 and the second engaging member 30 is to be released, the user only needs to force the operating portion 87 to rotate the sleeve portion 85 (as shown by the arrow ) To release the elastic protrusion 86 from the locking hole 48. At that time, the release member 40c can move along its axial direction to link the first engaging member 20 to release from the second engaging member 30. It is supplemented here that under the premise that the release member 40c can be prevented from moving due to the influence of external force, the number of the elastic protrusion 86 and the snap hole 48 can be increased or decreased according to actual needs, and this creation is not limited to this.

In addition, although the appearance of the joint structure of the foregoing embodiment of this creation is roughly cylindrical, this creation is not limited to this. For example, please refer to FIGS. 16-17. Partial three-dimensional schematic diagram, FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the joint structure of FIG. 16. Another embodiment of the present invention proposes a joint structure 1d, which includes a guiding base 10', a plurality of first engaging members 20', a second engaging member 30', a releasing member 40', and a plurality of Elastic piece 50'. The guiding base 10' may be a polygonal column, and the first engaging members 20' are respectively slidably arranged on different sides of the guiding base 10'. The second engaging member 30' can also be a polygonal column. Correspondingly, the release member 40' can be a polygonal hollow cylinder suitable for sleeved on the guiding base 10',

The elastic member 50' can be, but is not limited to, a torsion spring, sandwiched between the guiding base 10' and the releasing member 40', and can also be used to push the releasing member 40' to the first engaging member 20'. Since the connection relationship between the first engaging member 20' and the second engaging member 30' and the first engaging member 20' and the releasing member 40' is similar to the foregoing embodiment, therefore, when the releasing member 40' is guided along the guide When the base 10' slides, the first engaging member 20' can also be linked, and the first engaging member 20' is driven to release the second engaging member 30'.

In summary, according to the housing assembly and joint structure disclosed in this creative embodiment, the first housing can be connected to the second housing when the first engaging member is engaged with the second engaging member. Only by actuating the release member, the first engaging member can be separated from the second engaging member and the first housing and the second housing can be separated from each other, thereby realizing a toolless and simple disassembly process. Solve the aforementioned problems of cumbersome and time-consuming disassembly and assembly procedures of traditional connectors.

Although this creation is disclosed above with the aforementioned embodiments, it is not intended to limit this creation. Without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation, all changes and modifications made are within the scope of patent protection of this creation. For the scope of protection defined by this creation, please refer to the attached scope of patent application.

1, 1’, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d: joint structure 9, 9’, 9’’: Shell assembly 10, 10’, 10a, 10b, 10c: guide base 11: Alignment convex strip 13: Chute 20, 20’: The first engaging piece 21: The first card hook 22: The first guide groove 23: Chute 30, 30’: The second engaging piece 31: The second card hook 32: Alignment slot 40, 40’, 40a, 40b, 40c: release pieces 41: Oblique tooth 42: second guide groove 45, 46, 47, 48: card hole 50, 50’: Elastic part 60: Actuator 61: guide slot 70: Guiding Post 80a, 80b, 80c: Tenon components 81a: Flexible arm 81b: Elastic part 82a, 82b: pressing part 83a, 83b: stud 85: Set-up Department 86: Elastic protrusion 87: Operation Department 91, 91’, 91’’: the first shell 92, 92’, 92’’: second shell 211: The first abutment slope 311: second abutment slope 811: fixed end 812: free end B: Bearing C1: First connector C2: second connector D1: movable direction D2: Sliding direction P1: The first positioning pin P2: The second positioning pin R: Waterproof ring

Fig. 1 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the separation of the first shell and the second shell of the shell assembly of an embodiment of the invention through a joint structure. Fig. 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the joint structure of an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a cut-away schematic diagram showing the joint structure of an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 is an exploded schematic diagram showing the joint structure of an embodiment of the present invention. 6A to 6D are schematic diagrams showing the assembly operation of the joint structure according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the housing assembly of another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a partial enlarged perspective view showing the housing assembly of FIG. 7. Fig. 9 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the housing assembly of another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 10 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the joint structure of another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the joint structure of FIG. 10. Fig. 12A is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the joint structure of another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 12B is a partial enlarged cutaway schematic diagram showing the joint structure of Fig. 12A. 13A to 13D are schematic diagrams showing the operation of the joint structure of this creative embodiment. FIG. 14 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the joint structure of another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 15 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the joint structure of Fig. 14. Fig. 16 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the joint structure of another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the joint structure of FIG. 16.

1: Joint structure

10: Guiding base

20: The first snap

21: The first card hook

22: The first guide groove

23: Chute

30: The second clip

31: The second card hook

40: release

41: Oblique tooth

42: second guide groove

91: first shell

D1: movable direction

D2: Sliding direction

P1: The first positioning pin

P2: The second positioning pin

Claims (19)

A housing assembly, comprising: a first housing; a second housing; and a joint structure, including: a guiding base arranged on the first housing; a release member, slidably arranged On the guiding base; a first engaging member movably arranged on the guiding base and connected with the releasing member; and a second engaging member arranged on the second housing, when the When the first engaging member is engaged with the second engaging member, the first housing is connected to the second housing, and when the releasing member links the first engaging member to release the second engaging member, The first shell and the second shell are separated from each other. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein the first engaging member and the second engaging member are connected along an axial direction, and the release member is linearly movably arranged on the guide base along the axial direction Seat, the first engaging member is rotatably sleeved on the guiding base around the axial direction. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein the release member includes an oblique tooth portion, the first engaging member includes an oblique groove portion, and the oblique tooth portion is movably engaged with the oblique groove portion, The first engaging member is connected with the releasing member. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first engaging member includes a first hook portion, the first hook portion has a first abutting inclined surface, and the second engaging member includes a The second hook portion, the second hook portion has a second abutting inclined surface, and the first abutting inclined surface abuts against the second abutting The inclined surface enables the second engaging member to drive the first engaging member to move relative to the guide base. When the first hook portion is engaged with the second hook portion, the first housing and the first The two housings are connected. When the release member links the first engaging member to release the second engaging member, the first hook portion is separated from the second hook portion, so that the first housing and The second shell must be separated from each other. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein the joint structure further includes an elastic member sandwiched between the guide base and the release member for pushing the release member toward the first card合件。 Together. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein the joint structure further includes a tenon assembly, the tenon assembly includes an elastic part, a protruding post, and a pressing part, the release member includes a card hole, the The elastic part is disposed on the guiding base, the protruding post is disposed on the elastic part and is removably inserted into the hole to maintain the position of the release member on the guiding base, and the pressing part can drive the The elastic part is deformed so that the protruding column exits the clamping hole. The housing assembly according to claim 6, wherein the elastic portion includes an elastic arm, the elastic arm has a fixed end and a free end, the elastic arm is disposed on the guiding base with the fixed end, the The protruding post is arranged at the free end, the pressing part is slidably arranged on the elastic arm along the elastic arm, and the pressing part protrudes from the outer surface of the releasing member, and the pressing part deforms the elastic arm when the pressing part receives an external force And drive the protruding column to exit the card hole. The housing assembly according to claim 7, wherein the release member includes two clamping holes, the clamping holes are arranged along the slidable direction of the releasing member, and the protrusion is selectively inserted into the clamping holes One is to maintain the release member at different positions on the guiding base. The housing assembly of claim 6, wherein the protrusion is connected to the guide base via the elastic portion, and when the protrusion is inserted into the hole, the protrusion maintains the release member in the guide The position on the guiding base, when the pressing part is subjected to an external force to make the protruding column exit the clamping hole, the release member can slide relative to the guiding base. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein the joint structure further includes a tenon assembly disposed between the guide base and the release member, and the tenon assembly includes a set portion and an elastic A protrusion, the sleeve is movably sleeved on the guide base, the release member includes a hole, and the sleeve can move to a specific position relative to the guide base to enable the elastic protrusion It is located in the card hole to maintain the position of the release member on the guiding base. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein the joint structure further includes an actuating member connected to the releasing member, the actuating member includes a guiding groove, the releasing member includes a guiding post, the guiding The column is slidably located in the guiding groove, and by the guiding column and the guiding groove, the actuating member can drive the releasing member to link the first engaging member. A joint structure suitable for connecting a first housing and a second housing. The joint structure includes: a guide base; a release member slidably arranged on the guide base; and a first card The engaging member is movably arranged on the guide base, the first engaging member is connected with the releasing member; and a second engaging member, the first engaging member is engaged with the second engaging member When the first housing is connected to the second housing, and when the release member links the first engaging member to disengage the first engaging member from the second engaging member, the first housing and the The second shell has to be separated from each other. The joint structure according to claim 12, wherein the first engaging member and the second engaging member are connected along an axial direction, and the release member is linearly slidably disposed on the guide base along the axial direction Seat, the first engaging member is rotatably sleeved on the guiding base around the axial direction. The joint structure according to claim 12, wherein the release member includes an oblique tooth portion, the first engaging member includes an oblique groove portion, and the oblique tooth portion is movably engaged with the oblique groove portion, so that the The first engaging member is connected with the releasing member. According to claim 12, the joint structure further includes an elastic member sandwiched between the guiding base and the releasing member for pushing the releasing member toward the first engaging member. According to claim 12, the joint structure further includes a tenon assembly, the tenon assembly includes an elastic part, a protruding post, and a pressing part, the release member includes an engaging hole, and the elastic part is disposed on the guide The guide base, the protruding post is disposed on the elastic part and is removably inserted into the hole to maintain the position of the release member on the guide base, and the pressing part can drive the elastic part to deform to make The protrusion exits the card hole. The joint structure according to claim 16, wherein the elastic portion is an elastic arm, the elastic arm has a fixed end and a free end, the elastic arm is disposed on the guiding base with the fixed end, and the protrusion Is disposed at the free end, the pressing portion is slidably disposed on the elastic arm along the elastic arm, and the pressing portion protrudes from an outer surface of the releasing member. When the pressing portion receives an external force, the elastic arm is deformed. Drive the protrusion out of the hole. According to claim 12, the joint structure further includes a tenon assembly disposed between the guide base and the release member, the tenon assembly includes a sleeve and an elastic protrusion, the sleeve The part is movably sleeved on the guide base, the release piece includes a card hole, and the sleeve When the part moves to a specific position relative to the guiding base, the elastic protrusion can be located in the engaging hole, so as to maintain the position of the releasing member on the guiding base. The joint structure according to claim 12, wherein the guiding base is a polygonal column.

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