The present application is based on, and claims priority from, Taiwan Application Serial Number 93219773, filed Dec. 8, 2004, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference its entirety.
The present application is based on, and claims priority from, Taiwan Application Serial Number 93219773, filed Dec. 8, 2004, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a joint structure for an electronic device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a fast disassembling joint structure for an electronic device.
2. Description of Related Art
A joint structure is used to interconnect two structures, where one is pivotable in relation to the other.
A conventional joint structure includes two plates, which are respectively secured by means of screws to two apparatuses that need to be interconnected. Before disassembling the two apparatuses, all screws fastened on the plates need to be removed.
However, the conventional joint structure, as mentioned above, cannot be applied in some applications, which need to be frequently assembled and disassembled, such as a housing of an electronic device disassembled for periodic maintenance. Much time is consumed in removing the screws that fasten the joint structure to the housing before the electronic device can be maintained. Assembling the housing of the electronic device is another time-consuming and inconvenient operation.
For the foregoing reasons, there is a need to improve the conventional joint structure in order to satisfy those applications that need to be frequently assembled and disassembled.
It is therefore an objective of the present invention to provide a joint structure for applications that need to be frequently assembled and disassembled.
In accordance with the foregoing and other objectives of the present invention, a fast disassembling joint structure includes a base part and a removable part. One end of the removable part is secured to a desired structure; the other end is a connection-arm. The base part includes a housing, a movable clamp, a spring and a top cover. The housing has a raceway and a first semi-circular concavity. The raceway houses a movable clamp inside. The movable clamp has an insertion section to engage a recess of the connection arm. The insertion section has a second semi-circular concavity to fit with the first semi-circular concavity so as to pivotally connect with the connection arm. A spring is adapted to provide a pull force for the movable clamp. A top cover, secured on the housing, is employed to house the spring and movable clamp inside. A handle of the movable clamp extends out of an opening of the cover so that users can manually control the handle to disassemble the removable part.
Thus, a fast disassembling joint structure is employed in some applications that need to be frequently assembled and disassembled, saving the time and labor in removing the screws that fasten the joint structure to the housing.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are by examples and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings,
Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.
According to preferred embodiments of present invention, a fast disassembling joint structure is used in some applications that need to be frequently assembled and disassembled in order to save time and labor in removing the screws that fasten the joint structure to the housing.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the structure of the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. In view of the foregoing, it is intended that the present invention cover modifications and variations of this invention provided they fall within the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.
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