TWM609050U - Interface connecting structure - Google Patents

Abstract

An interface connecting structure for installing an M.2 interface device is provided. The interface connecting structure comprises a circuit board, a first fixer, a second fixer and a rotation locker. The circuit board comprises a connector, a first hole and a plurality of second holes. The connector is utilized for connecting the M.2 interface device. The second holes are aligned between the connector and the first hole. The first fixer is disposed in the first hole. The second fixer is detachably disposed in one of the second holes. The rotation locker is detachably and rotatably disposed on the first fixer or the second fixer.

Description

Interface connection mechanism

This case is about a connection device, especially an interface connection mechanism for M.2 interface.

The traditional M.2 interface storage device is fixed with a screw lock, which requires a screwdriver to be disassembled for installation or removal, which cannot be quickly replaced and the assembly is also prone to screw loss.

This case provides an interface connection mechanism for installing an M.2 interface device. The interface connection mechanism includes a circuit board, a first fixing column, a second fixing column, and a twisting structure. The circuit board includes a connector, a first hole and a plurality of second holes. The connector is used to connect the M.2 interface device. The second holes are arranged between the connector and the first hole. . The first fixing column is arranged at the first hole position. The second fixing post is detachably arranged in one of the second holes. The turnbuckle structure is detachably and rotatably arranged on the first fixing column or the second fixing column.

Through the interface connection mechanism provided in this case, the user can quickly install or remove the M.2 interface device by using the turnbuckle structure without using a screwdriver and other tools, which helps to shorten the time for replacing or assembling the M.2 interface device. And can reduce the difficulty of operation.

The specific implementation of this case will be described in more detail below in conjunction with the schematic diagram. According to the following description and the scope of the patent application, the advantages and features of this case will be clearer. It should be noted that the drawings all adopt a very simplified form and all use imprecise proportions, which are only used to conveniently and clearly assist in explaining the purpose of the embodiments of this case.

The first figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the interface connection mechanism of this case in one use mode, the second figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the interface connection mechanism of this case in another use mode, and the third diagram shows the use of the interface in this case in the use mode of the first image. The connection mechanism is equipped with an M.2 interface device. The fourth figure shows the use of the interface connection mechanism of this case to install an M.2 interface device in the use mode of the second figure. The M.2 interface device can be a solid state drive (SSD) or a network card. The interface connecting mechanism 10 of this case can install the M.2 interface device 20 in electronic devices such as notebook computers and desktop computers.

Please refer to the first and second figures. The interface connection mechanism 10 of this case includes a circuit board 12, a first fixing post 14, a second fixing post 16 and a twisting structure 18.

The circuit board 12 includes a connector 122, a first hole 124, and a plurality of second holes 126a, 126b, 126c (three second holes are taken as an example in the figure). Among them, the connector 122 is used to connect the M.2 interface device 20. These second holes 126a, 126b, 126c are arranged between the connector 122 and the first hole 124, and are used for fixing the M.2 interface device 20. In one embodiment, the second holes 126a, 126b, 126c are linearly arranged between the first hole 124 and the connector 122. In one embodiment, the setting positions of the second holes 126a, 126b, 126c are set according to the specifications of the M.2 interface standard.

The first fixing post 14 is disposed in the first hole 124. In one embodiment, the first fixing post 14 can be fixed to the first hole 124 by means of snapping or locking, etc., so as to avoid falling off and losing during the installation process.

The second fixing post 16 is detachably disposed in one of the second holes 126a, 126b, 126c. In one embodiment, in order to facilitate the user to disassemble and assemble the second fixing post 16 to match the size of the M.2 interface device 20, the circuit board 12 may include a plurality of fixing members 127a, 127b, 127c, which are respectively disposed in the second holes Positions 126a, 126b, 126c to install the second fixing post 16.

In one embodiment, the fixing members 127a, 127b, 127c can be fixed to the second holes 126a, 126b, 126c by means of engagement or locking, respectively, and the second fixing post 16 can be detachable by screwing. Ground is fixed to the fixing members 127a, 127b, 127c. In one embodiment, the first fixing post 14 and the second fixing post 16 are made of metal material to ensure structural strength.

In one embodiment, the length of the second fixing post 16 is smaller than that of the first fixing post 14. In order to prevent the second fixing post 16 from interfering with the M.2 interface device 20 and affecting its installation procedure under the usage mode as shown in the third figure.

The turning structure 18 is used to be installed on the first fixing column 14 or the second fixing column 16 to fix the M.2 interface device 20. The first figure shows the use state of the turnbuckle structure 18 installed on the first fixing post 14, and the second figure shows the use state of the turnlock structure 18 installed on the second fixed post 16. The twist structure 18 can be selectively installed on the first fixing column 14 or the second fixing column 16 according to requirements (that is, the size of the M.2 interface device 20 ). The turnbuckle structure 18 can rotate relative to the first fixing column 14 or the second fixing column 16 to press the M.2 interface device 20 for fixing. In one embodiment, the turnbuckle structure 18 is made of plastic material to facilitate assembly and disassembly.

Accordingly, the user can select the appropriate second holes 126a, 126b, 126c according to the size of the M.2 interface device 20 to install the second fixing post 16, and selectively install the turn-lock structure 18 on the first fixing The column 14 or the second fixed column 16.

For example, please refer to the third and fourth figures together. When the length of the M.2 interface device 20 corresponds to the distance from the connector 122 to the first hole 124, the user can install the turn-lock structure 18 on the first hole 124. A fixing post 14 is used to fix the M.2 interface device 20. If the length of the M.2 interface device 20 is short, the user can select the corresponding second holes 126a, 126b, 126c to install the second fixing post 16 according to the length of the M.2 interface device 20, and then install the turn-lock structure 18 The M.2 interface device 20 is fixed to the second fixing post 16.

The structure details of the first fixing post 14, the second fixing post 16 and the turn-lock structure 18 will be described below. Please refer to Figures 5 to 9 together. Figure 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the first fixing column 14 in this case, and Figure 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the second fixing column 16 in this case. Figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the turnbuckle structure 18 in this case. The eighth figure shows an embodiment of the turnbuckle structure 18 installed on the first fixing column 14, and the ninth figure shows the turnbuckle structure 18 installed on the second fixing column. One of 16 examples.

Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 8, in one embodiment, the first fixing column 14 includes a fixing seat 142 and a pivot portion 144. Wherein, the fixing base 142 is used to be fixed to the first hole 124 of the circuit board 12, and the pivoting portion 144 is located above the fixing base 142 for pivotally connecting the screwing structure 18. In one embodiment, the width of the fixing seat 142 is greater than the pivoting portion 144 so that the fastening portion 182 of the turn-lock structure 18 is positioned on the pivoting portion 144. In one embodiment, the pivotal portion 144 is cylindrical to facilitate the rotation operation of the turn-lock structure 18.

Referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 9, in one embodiment, the second fixing column 16 includes a pivoting portion 162 and a rotating portion 164. Wherein, the rotating portion 164 is located above the pivoting portion 162 for the user to apply force to fix the second fixing post 16 to the fixing members 127a, 127b, 127c on the circuit board 12. The pivot portion 162 is used for pivotally connecting the twisting structure 18.

In one embodiment, the width of the rotating portion 164 is larger than the pivoting portion 162 to position the fastening portion 182 of the rotating buckle structure 18 on the pivoting portion 162. That is, the buckling part of the twisting structure 18 is positioned between the fixing parts 127a, 127b, 127c and the rotating part 164.

In one embodiment, the pivoting portion 162 is cylindrical to facilitate the rotation operation of the turn-lock structure 18. In one embodiment, the rotating part 164 is a hexagonal column to facilitate the user to force the installation or disassembly of the second fixing column 16. But it is not limited to this. In one embodiment, the rotating portion 164 may also be in the shape of other polygonal columns. In one embodiment, the rotating portion 164 may have a cylindrical structure with a rough surface.

Please refer to FIGS. 7-9. In one embodiment, the turn-lock structure 18 includes a fastening portion 182 and a pressing portion 184. The buckling portion 182 is used for buckling to the first fixing column 14 or the second fixing column 16, and allows the turn-lock structure 18 to rotate relative to the first fixing column 14 or the second fixing column 16. The pressing part 184 is located on a side of the pressing part 182 away from the circuit board 12 for pressing the M.2 interface device 20.

In one embodiment, the turnbuckle structure 18 further includes a force applying portion 186 formed on the side of the turnbuckle structure 18 for the user to apply force to rotate the turnbuckle structure 18.

In one embodiment, the pressing portion 184 has an inclined surface 184a on the side facing the M.2 interface device 20 (ie, the lower side in the figure). As the turnbuckle structure 18 rotates on the first fixing column 14 or the second fixing column 16, the inclined surface 184a will press the corresponding surface of the M.2 interface device 20 to fix the M.2 interface device 20 on the A fixed column 14 or a second fixed column 16.

Through the interface connection mechanism 10 provided in this case, the user can quickly install or remove the M.2 interface device 20 by using the turnbuckle structure 18 without using a screwdriver or other tools, which helps shorten the replacement or assembly of the M.2 interface The time of the device 20 can reduce the difficulty of operation.

The above are only preferred embodiments of this case, and do not impose any restriction on this case. Any person in the technical field who makes any form of equivalent substitution or modification to the technical means and technical content disclosed in this case within the scope of the technical means of this case is not deviated from the technical means of this case. It still falls within the scope of protection of this case.

10: Interface connection mechanism 20: M.2 interface device 12: Circuit board 14: The first fixed column 16: The second fixed column 18: Turn button structure 122: Connector 124: The first hole 126a, 126b, 126c: second hole position 127a, 127b, 127c: fixed parts 142: fixed seat 144,162: pivot 164: Rotating part 182: Fastening part 184: Pressing part 184a: Bevel 186: Force

The first figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of one use aspect of the interface connection mechanism in this case; the second figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another use aspect of the interface connection mechanism in this case; The third figure shows the use of the interface connection mechanism of this case to install an M.2 interface device in the use mode of the first figure; The fourth figure shows the use of the interface connection mechanism of this case to install an M.2 interface device in the use mode of the second figure; Figure 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the first fixing column in this case; Figure 6 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the second fixing column in this case; Figure 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the turnbuckle structure in this case; The eighth figure shows an embodiment of the turnbuckle structure installed on the first fixing post; and The ninth figure shows an embodiment of the turnbuckle structure installed on the second fixing post.

10: Interface connection mechanism

12: Circuit board

14: The first fixed column

16: The second fixed column

18: Turn button structure

122: Connector

124: The first hole

126a, 126b, 126c: second hole position

127a, 127b, 127c: fixed parts

Claims (11)

An interface connection mechanism for installing an M.2 interface device, the interface connection mechanism includes: A circuit board, the circuit board includes a connector, a first hole and a plurality of second holes, the connector is used to connect the M.2 interface device, the second holes are arranged in the connector Between and the first hole; A first fixing post arranged at the first hole position; A second fixing post, detachably disposed in one of the second holes; and A turnbuckle structure is detachably and rotatably arranged on the first fixing column or the second fixing column. The interface connection mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the M.2 interface device is a solid state drive. The interface connection mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the M.2 interface device is a network card. The interface connection mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the turn-lock structure includes a buckle part and a press part, and the buckle part is used to buckle the first fixing post or the second fixing post , The pressing part is used to press the M.2 interface device. The interface connection mechanism according to claim 4, wherein the second fixing post includes a pivotal portion and a rotating portion, the rotating portion is located above the pivotal portion, and the pivotal portion is used for pivoting Connect the spin button structure. The interface connection mechanism according to claim 5, wherein the width of the rotating portion is larger than the pivoting portion, so as to position the buckling portion on the pivoting portion. The interface connection mechanism according to claim 5, wherein the pivotal portion is cylindrical, and the rotating portion is hexagonal. The interface connection mechanism as described in claim 1 further includes a plurality of fixing members, which are respectively arranged in the second holes to install the second fixing posts. The interface connection mechanism according to claim 8, wherein the length of the second fixing post is smaller than that of the first fixing post. The interface connection mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the first fixing post and the second fixing post are made of metal material. The interface connection mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the turnbuckle structure is made of plastic material.

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