Supporting device for installing electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a supporting device for installing electronic equipment. The supporting device comprises a panel assembly, an electromagnetic protection assembly, a shell assembly and a support assembly. The shell assembly is arranged between the panel assembly and the electromagnetic protection assembly. The electromagnetic protection assembly is arranged between the shell assembly and the support assembly. The bracket assembly includes an extension structure. The extension structure extends toward the housing assembly and is at least partially disposed within the housing assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a supporting device, and in particular to a supporting device for installing electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] A cage can be used to house one or more electronic devices. To facilitate inspection, maintenance, or replacement of the electronic devices within the cage, the electronic devices are typically mounted on a support device, which allows the electronic devices to be assembled within the cage. Existing support devices consist of numerous components, resulting in high manufacturing costs and unsuitability for automated assembly, causing significant inconvenience and failing to meet demand. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a supporting device for installing electronic equipment, which is suitable for automatic assembly and has a low manufacturing cost, and can improve the problems of the above-mentioned prior art.

[0004] According to some embodiments, a support device for mounting an electronic device is provided. The support device includes: a panel assembly; an electromagnetic shield assembly; a housing assembly disposed between the panel assembly and the electromagnetic shield assembly; and a bracket assembly disposed between the electromagnetic shield assembly and the bracket assembly, the bracket assembly including an extension structure extending toward the housing assembly and at least partially disposed within the housing assembly.

[0005] In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, the following embodiments are specifically described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a support device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0007] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a support device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0008] Figure 3A This is an exploded schematic diagram of the support device of the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0009] Figure 3B This is an exploded schematic diagram of the support device of the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0010] Figure 4 A partial perspective view of a support device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a support device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 6is a schematic diagram of a supporting device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a supporting device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 8A This is an exploded schematic diagram of a support device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 8B This is an exploded schematic diagram of a support device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 9 A partial perspective view of a support device according to a third embodiment of the present invention; and

[0017] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a supporting device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Wherein, accompanying drawing number:

[0019] 100, 200, 300, 400: support device;

[0020] 110: panel assembly;

[0021] 111: button;

[0022] 113: handle;

[0023] 120,320: housing assembly;

[0024] 121: housing body;

[0025] 122: second buckle portion;

[0026] 123,323: Shell perforation;

[0027] 124,324: groove;

[0028] 126,326: channel;

[0029] 127,327: Housing protrusion;

[0030] 128,328: first buckle portion;

[0031] 130,330: electromagnetic protection components;

[0032] 131,331: Ontology;

[0033] 131-1,331-1: first side;

[0034] 131-2,331-2: second side;

[0035] 132,332: first shrapnel;

[0036] 133,333: second shrapnel;

[0037] 134,334: extension;

[0038] 135,335: Shrapnel structure;

[0039] 140,340: bracket assembly;

[0040] 141,341: bracket body;

[0041] 142,342: stent perforation;

[0042] 143,343: first connecting hole;

[0043] 144: second buckle hole;

[0044] 145,345: opening;

[0045] 146,346: first buckle hole;

[0046] 148,348: extended structure;

[0047] 150: tray assembly;

[0048] 151: side panel;

[0049] 152: bottom plate;

[0050] 153: Accommodation space;

[0051] 154: second connecting hole;

[0052] 156: fixing hole;

[0053] 160: first elastic component;

[0054] 162,362: positioning pin;

[0055] 164: second elastic component;

[0056] 166: latch member;

[0057] 168: buffer;

[0058] 172: first locking assembly;

[0059] 176: second locking assembly;

[0060] 321A: Upper shell body;

[0061] 321B: Lower shell body;

[0062] 329: housing boss;

[0063] 347: side opening;

[0064] 1111: button body;

[0065] 1112: button protrusion;

[0066] 1113: button perforation;

[0067] 1131: handle body;

[0068] 1131E: handle movable end;

[0069] 1132: handle protrusion;

[0070] 1133: handle piercing;

[0071] 1134: handle hook portion;

[0072] 1661: connecting part;

[0073] 1662: First column;

[0074] 1663: Second column;

[0075] 1681:Through hole;

[0076] 3211: Ventilation hole;

[0077] D1: first direction;

[0078] D2: second direction;

[0079] R: Pore. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0080] The accompanying drawings are simplified to clarify the contents of the embodiments. The dimensions in the drawings are not drawn to scale according to the actual product. The description and drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. The following description uses the same or similar symbols to represent the same or similar components.

[0081] The ordinal numbers used to modify components in the specification and the scope of the patent application, such as "first", "second", etc., do not imply or represent a specific position in the structure, or the order of arrangement, or the order of manufacturing. These ordinal numbers are only used to clearly distinguish multiple components with the same name. Spatially relative terms used in the specification and the scope of the patent application, such as "upper", "above", "above", "higher than", "top", "lower", "below", "below", "lower", "bottom", etc., are used to describe the relative spatial or positional relationship of one component to another component in the drawings, and these spatial or positional relationships can be direct or indirect (with other components arranged between the two components) unless otherwise specified. Spatially relative terms can cover structures shown in other orientations, not limited to the orientation shown in the drawings. The structure can be flipped or rotated at various angles, and the spatially relative descriptions used herein should be interpreted accordingly. The singular forms "a", "an", and "the" used in the specification and the scope of the patent application are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used in the specification and claims, "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed items.

[0082] The present invention provides various embodiments of a support device that can be used to mount electronic devices, such as servers and data storage devices. The data storage device can be a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid-state drive (SSD). The electronic device can be mounted (e.g., secured) on the support device, which can be removably assembled within a chassis, thereby allowing the electronic device and the support device to be removably assembled within the chassis. In some embodiments, the support device of the present invention can be used to mount a solid-state drive that complies with the EDSFF E1.S specification.

[0083] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 . Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a supporting device 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Schematic diagrams of the support device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles. Figure 3A and Figure 3B It is an exploded schematic diagram of the supporting device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of the supporting device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] The supporting device 100 includes a panel assembly 110, an electromagnetic shielding assembly 130, a housing assembly 120, and a bracket assembly 140. The housing assembly 120 is disposed between the panel assembly 110 and the electromagnetic shielding assembly 130. The electromagnetic shielding assembly 130 is disposed between the housing assembly 120 and the bracket assembly 140. Figure 2 and Figure 3B As shown, the bracket assembly 140 includes an extension structure 148 that extends toward the housing assembly 120 and is at least partially disposed within the housing assembly 120 .

[0085] The panel assembly 110 includes a button 111 and a handle 113. The button 111 abuts against the movable end 1131E of the handle 113. The button 111 includes a button body 1111, a button protrusion 1112, and a button through-hole 1113. The button protrusion 1112 is disposed on and protrudes from the inner surface of the button body 1111, with the inner surface of the button body 1111 facing the housing assembly 120. The button through-hole 1113 extends along a direction (or can be understood as a longitudinal direction) parallel to the inner surface of the button body 1111 and passes through the button protrusion 1112. The handle 113 includes a handle body 1131, a handle protrusion 1132, a handle through-hole 1133, and a handle hook 1134. The handle protrusion 1132 is disposed on and protrudes from the inner surface of the handle body 1131, with the inner surface of the handle body 1131 facing the housing assembly 120. The handle through-hole 1133 extends in a direction parallel to the inner surface of the handle body 1131 (or can be understood as a longitudinal direction) and penetrates the handle protrusion 1132. The handle hook portion 1134 is disposed on the handle protrusion 1132 and extends toward the outside of the support device 100. When the support device 100 is installed in a chassis, the handle hook portion 1134 can engage with a corresponding hook structure of the chassis, thereby improving the assembly stability of the support device 100 and the chassis. The panel assembly 110 can be made of a polymer material, such as polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or a combination thereof.

[0086] The housing assembly 120 includes a housing body 121, a plurality of housing through-holes 123, a groove 124, a channel 126, a plurality of housing protrusions 127, a plurality of first latching portions 128, and a second latching portion 122. The plurality of housing through-holes 123 may be disposed on opposite sides of the housing body 121. The housing through-holes 123 may extend longitudinally through the housing body 121. The plurality of first latching portions 128 may extend toward the electromagnetic shielding assembly 130. The plurality of first latching portions 128 may be disposed on the housing body 121. The first latching portions 128 may be disposed proximate to the upper surface (or first surface) of the housing body 121. The second latching portion 122 may be disposed on the housing body 121. The second latching portion 122 may extend toward the electromagnetic shielding assembly 130. The second latching portion 122 may be disposed between the plurality of first latching portions 128. The second latching portion 122 may be disposed between the plurality of housing protrusions 127. The second latch portion 122 can be arranged close to the lower surface (or second surface) of the shell body 121. A plurality of shell protrusions 127 can extend toward the electromagnetic shielding component 130. A plurality of shell protrusions 127 can be arranged on the shell body 121. A plurality of shell protrusions 127 can be arranged on opposite sides of the shell body 121. The shell protrusions 127 can be arranged below the first latch portion 128. The groove 124 is arranged in the shell body 121. The groove 124 has an opening toward the electromagnetic shielding component 130. The channel 126 can be arranged in the shell body 121 and has an opening open to the outside of the panel assembly 110 and the support device 100. The channel 126 is used to accommodate at least a portion of the handle protrusion 1132 and a portion of the handle hook portion 1134 (such as Figure 4 As shown), the other part of the handle hook portion 1134 protrudes from the side of the support device 100 to engage with the corresponding hook structure of the chassis. The channel 126 can be connected to one of the multiple shell through holes 123. Figure 1 As shown, the panel assembly 110 may cover one side surface of the housing body 121. The housing assembly 120 may be made of a polymer material, such as polycarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, or a combination thereof.

[0087] The electromagnetic shielding assembly 130 includes a body 131, a first elastic clip 132, a second elastic clip 133, an extension 134, and an elastic clip structure 135. The body 131 is disposed between the first elastic clip 132 and the second elastic clip 133. The first elastic clip 132 may be disposed on or connected to the first side 131-1 of the body 131. The second elastic clip 133 may be disposed on or connected to the second side 131-2 of the body 131. The first side 131-1 of the body 131 is opposite to the second side 131-2. The first elastic clip 132 extends from the first side 131-1 of the body 131 toward the second elastic clip 133. The second elastic clip 133 extends from the second side 131-2 of the body 131 toward the first elastic clip 132. The first elastic clip 132 may not contact the second elastic clip 133. The body 131, the first elastic clip 132, and the second elastic clip 133 may define a space to accommodate the housing assembly 120. The first elastic piece 132 may cover a portion of the upper surface (or first surface) of the housing assembly 120 (eg, Figure 1 The second elastic piece 133 may cover a portion of the lower surface (or second surface) of the housing assembly 120 (as shown). Figure 2 As shown). The extension portion 134 can be connected to the main body 131. The extension portion 134 can extend from a side edge of the main body 131 toward the outside of the support device 100. In this embodiment, the extension portion 134 has an L-shaped bending structure, but the present invention is not limited to this. The spring structure 135 is provided on the extension portion 134. In this embodiment, the spring structure 135 can be provided on one arm of the L-shaped bending structure of the extension portion 134. The spring structure 135 can have a curved structure and protrude toward the outside of the support device 100. When the support device 100 is installed in a chassis, the spring structure 135 can be located in a corresponding receiving hole of the chassis to enhance the assembly stability of the support device 100 and the chassis. The electromagnetic protection component 130 can be made of a conductive material, such as SUS301 stainless steel. In one embodiment, the spring structure 135 can contact the chassis for electrostatic discharge, which can enhance the electrostatic protection capability of the support device 100.

[0088] The bracket assembly 140 includes a bracket body 141, a plurality of bracket through-holes 142, a plurality of first connection holes 143, a plurality of openings 145, a plurality of extension structures 148, a plurality of first snap holes 146 and a second snap hole 144. The plurality of first snap holes 146 can be arranged on opposite sides of the bracket body 141. The first snap holes 146 can be arranged on the upper surface (or first surface) of the bracket body 141 of the bracket assembly 140 and can pass through the upper surface (or first surface) of the bracket body 141. The plurality of bracket through-holes 142 can be arranged on opposite sides of the bracket body 141. The bracket through-holes 142 can pass through the lower surface (or second surface) of the bracket body 141, as shown in FIG. Figure 3BAs shown. Multiple extension structures 148 can be set at the edge of the lower surface of the bracket body 141. Multiple first connection holes 143 can respectively penetrate the multiple extension structures 148. The multiple extension structures 148 can be separated from each other. Multiple openings 145 can be set on opposite sides of the bracket body 141. Multiple openings 145 can penetrate the side surface of the bracket body 141, and the side surface is connected between the upper surface and the lower surface. The shell protrusion 127 of the shell assembly 120 can pass through the opening 145 of the bracket assembly 140, as shown. Figure 1 The second buckle hole 144 can be provided on the lower surface (or second surface) of the bracket body 141 of the bracket assembly 140 and can pass through the lower surface (or second surface) of the bracket body 141, as shown. Figure 3A As shown. The second snap hole 144 can be arranged between the multiple first snap holes 146. The second snap hole 144 can be arranged between the multiple bracket through-holes 142. The second snap portion 122 of the shell assembly 120 can pass through the electromagnetic shielding assembly 130 and snap onto the second snap hole 144 of the bracket assembly 140. The first snap portion 128 of the shell assembly 120 is snapped onto the first snap hole 146 of the bracket assembly 140. The shell assembly 120 can be connected to or fixed to the bracket assembly 140 through the second snap portion 122 and the first snap portion 128. A portion of the extension portion 134 of the electromagnetic shielding assembly 130 can be arranged in the bracket assembly 140, and the spring structure 135 can pass through the bracket assembly 140 from the side of the bracket assembly 140 and protrude from the side of the bracket assembly 140. The bracket assembly 140 can be made of a metal material, such as a cold-rolled hot-dip galvanized steel sheet (SGCC).

[0089] The electromagnetic protection component 130 , the bracket component 140 and the electronic device mounted on the supporting device 100 can form a conductive path to perform static discharge and grounding, thereby effectively improving electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection capabilities.

[0090] The support device 100 may further include a plurality of locating pins 162. At least a portion of the extension structure 148 is disposed within the housing assembly 120 such that the first connection hole 143 overlaps with the housing through-hole 123 of the housing assembly 120. At least a portion of the button protrusion 1112 is disposed within the housing assembly 120 such that the button through-hole 1113 overlaps with one of the plurality of housing through-holes 123 of the housing assembly 120. At least a portion of the handle protrusion 1132 is disposed within the channel 126 of the housing assembly 120 such that the handle through-hole 1133 overlaps with another of the plurality of housing through-holes 123 of the housing assembly 120. One of the plurality of locating pins 162 can pass through the overlapping button through-hole 1113, the housing through-hole 123, and the first connection hole 143. Thus, the button 111 can be pivotally connected to the housing assembly 120 via the locating pin 162 and can rotate relative to the housing assembly 120 about the locating pin 162. Another one of the plurality of locating pins 162 can pass through the overlapping handle through-hole 1133, housing through-hole 123, and first connecting hole 143. Thus, the handle 113 can be pivotally connected to the housing assembly 120 via this locating pin 162 and can rotate relative to the housing assembly 120 about the locating pin 162. The housing assembly 120 can be connected to the bracket assembly 140 via the plurality of locating pins 162.

[0091] The support device 100 may further include a first elastic component 160, a second elastic component 164, a latch 166, and a buffer 168. The first elastic component 160 is disposed on one side of the handle protrusion 1132 of the handle 113. The first elastic component 160 is disposed below the handle protrusion 1132 of the handle 113. A portion of the first elastic component 160 is disposed in the channel 126 of the housing component 120, and another portion of the first elastic component 160 is outside the channel 126 and protrudes from the side of the support device 100 (e.g., Figure 4 The first elastic component 160 and the handle hook portion 1134 may protrude from the same side of the support device 100. The first elastic component 160 may be sleeved on the positioning pin 162 passing through the handle through-hole 1133. The first elastic component 160 may be, for example, a torsion spring.

[0092] The button 111 can be rotated relative to the shell assembly 120 with the positioning pin 162 as the axis to release the contact between the button 111 and the handle 113. At this time, the torque provided by the first elastic component 160 will push the handle movable end 1131E of the handle 113 away from the shell assembly. Then, the user can apply force to the handle movable end 1131E of the handle 113 to make the handle 113 further rotate relative to the shell assembly 120 with the positioning pin 162 as the axis, thereby driving the handle hook portion 1134 of the handle 113 to move to release the engagement between the corresponding hook structure of the support device 100 and the chassis, so that the support device 100 can be removed from the chassis. The torque provided by the first elastic component 160 can push the handle movable end 1131E of the handle 113 away from the shell assembly when the user has not applied force to the handle 113, which is convenient for the user to hold or turn the handle 113 to perform subsequent operations of rotating the handle 113. For example, the button 111 can be rotated along the first direction D1 (such as ) with the positioning pin 162 as the axis. Figure 4 As shown) to release the handle 113, the handle 113 can be positioned with the pin 162 as the axis along the second direction D2 (as shown) Figure 4 The first direction D1 may be different from the second direction D2. In one embodiment, the first direction D1 may be counterclockwise, and the second direction D2 may be clockwise.

[0093] A portion of the second elastic component 164 is disposed in the groove 124 of the housing component 120 , and another portion of the second elastic component 164 passes through the extension portion 134 of the electromagnetic shielding component 130 and is disposed in the bracket component 140 (eg, Figure 4 The second elastic component 164 is, for example, a compression spring or a tension spring. The elastic force provided by the second elastic component 164 can make the button 111 move along the first direction D1 (as shown). Figure 4 and return to the direction shown in the figure. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 The second elastic component 164 can be reset without the user applying external force. The first elastic component 160 can be made of a metal material, such as SUS304 stainless steel. The second elastic component 164 can be made of a metal material, such as steel.

[0094] The buffer member 168 is disposed in the bracket assembly 140. The buffer member 168 includes a plurality of through holes 1681. In this embodiment, the plurality of through holes 1681 can be arranged along the longitudinal direction, that is, one of the plurality of through holes 1681 can be located above another of the plurality of through holes 1681. The buffer member 168 can provide a light-shielding effect. The latch member 166 includes a plurality of first columns 1662, a plurality of second columns 1663, and a connecting portion 1661 disposed between the first columns 1662 and the second columns 1663. The first columns 1662 and the second columns 1663 extend in different directions. The plurality of first columns 1662 extend from the first surface of the connecting portion 1661 toward the panel assembly 110. The plurality of first columns 1662 can be separated from each other. The plurality of second columns 1663 extend from the second surface of the connecting portion 1661 toward the bracket assembly 140. The plurality of second columns 1663 can be separated from each other. The first surface of the connecting portion 1661 is relative to the second surface. As Figure 4 As shown, a portion of the latch 166 is disposed in the housing assembly 120, and another portion of the latch 166 passes through the electromagnetic shielding assembly 130 and is disposed in the buffer 168. Figure 4 As shown, the plurality of first columns 1662 and the connecting portion 1661 of the latch 166 are disposed within the housing assembly 120. The second surface of the latch 166 can contact or abut the body 131 of the electromagnetic shield assembly 130. The plurality of second columns 1663 of the latch 166 pass through the electromagnetic shield assembly 130 and are disposed within the buffer 168. The second columns 1663 of the latch 166 can be disposed within the through-hole 1681 of the buffer 168. For example, the position of the through-hole 1681 of the buffer 168 can correspond to the position of the second columns 1663 of the latch 166, so that the second columns 1663 of the latch 166 can be inserted into and disposed within the through-hole 1681 of the buffer 168. The latch 166 can be made of a polymer material, such as polycarbonate. The buffer 168 can be made of materials such as foam or foam rubber.

[0095] The support device 100 may also include a tray assembly 150, a first locking assembly 172 and a second locking assembly 176. The bracket assembly 140 is disposed between the tray assembly 150 and the electromagnetic shielding assembly 130. The tray assembly 150 includes two side panels 151, a bottom panel 152 disposed between the two side panels 151, a plurality of second connection holes 154 and a plurality of fixing holes 156. The two side panels 151 can be connected to the bottom panel 152. The two side panels 151 and the bottom panel 152 can define a storage space 153 for accommodating electronic devices (such as data storage devices). The electronic device can be disposed in the storage space 153 and engaged with the tray assembly 150. The electronic device can contact the bracket assembly 140. In one embodiment, the electronic device can be fixed (or engaged) in the storage space 153 of the tray assembly 150 without using locking components such as screws.

[0096] A plurality of second connection holes 154 and a plurality of fixing holes 156 may pass through the base plate 152. The bracket assembly 140 may be disposed above the base plate 152, and the bracket through-hole 142 of the bracket assembly 140 may overlap with the second connection hole 154. The first locking assembly 172 may pass through the overlapping bracket through-hole 142 and the second connection hole 154, so that the tray assembly 150 may be locked to the bracket assembly 140 through the first locking assembly 172. The second locking assembly 176 may be passed through the fixing hole 156. The tray assembly 150 may have a multi-layer structure (not shown). The tray assembly 150 may be made of a metal material, a polymer material, or a combination thereof. The first locking assembly 172 is, for example, a screw. The second locking assembly 176 is, for example, a standoff.

[0097] Optionally, the tray assembly 150 may further include a plurality of apertures R. The plurality of apertures R are disposed separately from each other on the bottom plate 152. The plurality of apertures R may penetrate the bottom plate 152.

[0098] Please refer to Figure 5 . Figure 5 FIG is a schematic diagram of a support device 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figures 1 to 4 The support device 100 shown differs in that the support device 200 does not include the tray assembly 150. The support device 200 can be used to mount an electronic device (not shown) with a tray, such as a server or a data storage device. The data storage device can be a traditional hard drive or a solid-state drive. The support device 200 can be secured to the tray of the electronic device and removably assembled within a computer case (not shown), allowing the electronic device and the support device 200 to be removably assembled within the case.

[0099] Please refer to Figures 6 to 9 . Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a supporting device 300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 Schematic diagrams of a supporting device 300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles. Figure 8A and Figure 8B It is an exploded schematic diagram of a supporting device 300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 FIG3 is a partial perspective view of a support device 300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figures 1 to 4 The difference between the support device 100 shown is that the housing component 320, the electromagnetic shielding component 330 and the bracket component 340 of the support device 300 can have different structures. Figures 6 to 9 Some components of the third embodiment are the same or similar to those of Figures 1 to 4 The components in the first embodiment are represented by the same component symbols, and the relevant descriptions of these components can be found in the foregoing, which will not be repeated here.

[0100] The supporting device 300 includes a panel assembly 110, an electromagnetic shielding assembly 330, a housing assembly 320, and a bracket assembly 340. The housing assembly 320 is disposed between the panel assembly 110 and the electromagnetic shielding assembly 330. The electromagnetic shielding assembly 330 is disposed between the housing assembly 320 and the bracket assembly 340. Figure 7 and Figure 8B As shown, the bracket assembly 340 includes an extension structure 348 that extends toward the housing assembly 320 and is at least partially disposed within the housing assembly 320 .

[0101] The housing assembly 320 may have a greater longitudinal height than the housing assembly 120. The housing assembly 320 includes an upper housing body 321A (or first housing body), a lower housing body 321B (or second housing body), multiple housing through-holes 323, a groove 324, a channel 326, multiple housing protrusions 327, multiple first latching portions 328, and multiple housing bosses 329. The lower housing body 321B is disposed on one side of the upper housing body 321A. The lower housing body 321B is disposed below the upper housing body 321A. The upper housing body 321A can be connected to the lower housing body 321B. The housing assembly 320 may also include multiple ventilation holes 3211 extending through the lower housing body 321B to enhance heat dissipation of the support device 300. Multiple housing through-holes 323 may be disposed on opposite sides of the upper housing body 321A. The housing through-holes 323 may extend longitudinally through both the upper housing body 321A and the lower housing body 321B. Multiple first latching portions 328 may extend toward the electromagnetic shield assembly 330. Multiple first latching portions 328 may be disposed on the upper housing body 321A. The first latching portions 328 may be disposed proximate to the upper surface of the upper housing body 321A. Multiple housing protrusions 327 may extend toward the electromagnetic shield assembly 330. Multiple housing protrusions 327 may be disposed on the upper housing body 321A. Multiple housing protrusions 327 may be disposed on opposite sides of the upper housing body 321A. The housing protrusions 327 may be disposed below the first latching portions 328. A groove 324 is disposed in the upper housing body 321A. The groove 324 has an opening toward the electromagnetic shield assembly 330. A channel 326 may be disposed in the upper housing body 321A and has an opening that opens toward the exterior of the panel assembly 110 and the support device 300. The channel 326 is used to accommodate at least a portion of the handle protrusion 1132 and at least a portion of the handle hook portion 1134 (eg, Figure 9 (as shown). Channel 326 may communicate with one of the multiple housing through-holes 323. Multiple housing bosses 329 may be disposed on lower housing body 321B. Multiple housing bosses 329 may be disposed on opposite sides of lower housing body 321B. Multiple housing bosses 329 may extend toward electromagnetic shielding assembly 330. Housing bosses 329 may be disposed below first latch portion 328 and housing protrusion 327. Housing assembly 320 may be made of a polymer material, such as polycarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, or a combination thereof.

[0102] like Figure 6 As shown, the panel assembly 110 may cover one side surface of the upper housing body 321A and be disposed above the lower housing body 321B. The panel assembly 110 may not cover the lower housing body 321B.

[0103] The height of the electromagnetic shielding component 330 in the longitudinal direction may be greater than the height of the electromagnetic shielding component 130 in the longitudinal direction. The electromagnetic shielding component 330 includes a body 331, a first spring 332, a second spring 333, an extension 334 and a spring structure 335. The body 331 is disposed between the first spring 332 and the second spring 333. Figure 8A As shown, the first elastic piece 332 can be arranged on or connected to the first side 331-1 of the main body 331; the second elastic piece 333 can be arranged on or connected to the second side 331-2 of the main body 331. The first side 331-1 of the main body 331 is relative to the second side 331-2. The first elastic piece 332 extends from the first side 331-1 of the main body 331 toward the second elastic piece 333. The second elastic piece 333 extends from the second side 331-2 of the main body 331 toward the first elastic piece 332. The first elastic piece 332 may not contact the second elastic piece 333. The main body 331, the first elastic piece 332 and the second elastic piece 333 may define a space to accommodate the shell assembly 320. The first elastic piece 332 may cover a portion of the upper surface of the shell assembly 320 (such as Figure 6 The second elastic piece 333 may cover a portion of the lower surface of the housing assembly 320 (as shown). Figure 7 The body 331 may cover or contact the side surfaces of the upper housing body 321A and the lower housing body 321B of the housing assembly 320. The extension 334 may be connected to the body 331 (as shown). Figure 8A As shown). The extension portion 334 may extend from one side of the main body 331 toward the outside of the support device 300. In this embodiment, the extension portion 334 has an L-shaped bending structure, but the present invention is not limited to this. The spring structure 335 is provided on the extension portion 334. In this embodiment, the spring structure 335 may be provided on one arm of the L-shaped bending structure of the extension portion 334. The spring structure 335 may have a curved structure and protrude toward the outside of the support device 300. When the support device 300 is installed in a chassis, the spring structure 335 may be located in a corresponding receiving hole of the chassis to enhance the assembly stability of the support device 300 and the chassis. The electromagnetic shielding component 330 may be made of a conductive material, such as SUS301 stainless steel. In one embodiment, the spring structure 335 may contact the chassis for electrostatic discharge, which may enhance the electrostatic protection capability of the support device 300.

[0104] The height of the bracket assembly 340 in the longitudinal direction may be greater than the height of the bracket assembly 140 in the longitudinal direction. The bracket assembly 340 includes a bracket body 341, a plurality of bracket through-holes 342, a plurality of first connection holes 343, a plurality of openings 345, a plurality of first snap holes 346, a plurality of side openings 347 and a plurality of extension structures 348. The plurality of first snap holes 346 may be arranged on opposite sides of the bracket body 341. The first snap holes 346 may be arranged on the upper surface of the bracket body 341 and may pass through the upper surface of the bracket body 341. The plurality of bracket through-holes 342 may be arranged on opposite sides of the bracket body 341. The bracket through-holes 342 may pass through the lower surface of the bracket body 341 (such as Figure 8B As shown). Multiple extension structures 348 can be separated from each other. Multiple extension structures 348 can be arranged at the edge of the lower surface of the bracket body 341 and extend toward the electromagnetic shielding component 330 and the shell component 320. The first connection hole 343 and the side opening 347 can pass through the extension structure 348. In this embodiment, the extension structure 348 can have an L-shaped bending structure, the first connection hole 343 can pass through one arm of the L-shaped bending structure of the extension structure 348, and the side opening 347 can pass through the other arm of the L-shaped bending structure of the extension structure 348. Multiple openings 345 can be arranged on opposite sides of the bracket body 341. As shown Figure 8A As shown, a plurality of openings 345 can pass through the side surface of the bracket body 341, and the side surface is connected between the upper surface and the lower surface. The first buckle portion 328 of the shell component 320 is buckled into the first buckle hole 346 of the bracket component 340. The shell protrusion 327 of the shell component 320 can pass through the opening 345 of the bracket component 340, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 The housing boss 329 of the housing assembly 320 can pass through the side opening 347 of the bracket assembly 340, as shown. Figure 7 As shown. The housing assembly 320 can be connected to or fixed to the bracket assembly 340 through the first buckle portion 328 and / or the housing protrusion 327 and / or the housing protrusion 329. A portion of the extension portion 334 of the electromagnetic shielding assembly 330 can be disposed in the bracket assembly 340, and the spring structure 335 can pass through the bracket assembly 340 from the side of the bracket assembly 340 and protrude from the side of the bracket assembly 340, as shown. Figure 8A The bracket assembly 340 may be made of a metal material, such as cold-rolled hot-dip galvanized steel sheet (SGCC).

[0105] The support device 300 may further include a plurality of locating pins 362. The longitudinal length of the locating pins 362 may be greater than the longitudinal length of the locating pins 162. At least a portion of the extension structure 348 is disposed within the lower housing body 321B of the housing assembly 320 so that the first connection hole 343 overlaps with the housing through-hole 323 of the housing assembly 320. At least a portion of the button protrusion 1112 is disposed within the upper housing body 321A of the housing assembly 320 so that the button through-hole 1113 overlaps with one housing through-hole 323 of the housing assembly 320. At least a portion of the handle protrusion 1132 is disposed within the channel 326 of the housing assembly 320 so that the handle through-hole 1133 overlaps with another housing through-hole 323 of the housing assembly 320. One of the plurality of locating pins 362 can pass through the overlapping button through-hole 1113, the housing through-hole 323, and the first connecting hole 343. Thus, the button 111 can be pivotally connected to the housing assembly 320 via this locating pin 362 and can rotate relative to the housing assembly 320 with this locating pin 362 as the axis. Another of the plurality of locating pins 362 can pass through the overlapping handle through-hole 1133, the housing through-hole 323, and the first connecting hole 343. Thus, the handle 113 can be pivotally connected to the housing assembly 320 via this locating pin 362 and can rotate relative to the housing assembly 320 with this locating pin 362 as the axis. The housing assembly 320 can be assembled to or connected to the bracket assembly 340 via the plurality of locating pins 362.

[0106] A portion of the first elastic component 160 of the supporting device 300 is disposed in the channel 326 of the housing component 320, and another portion of the first elastic component 160 is outside the channel 326 and protrudes from the side of the supporting device 300 (eg, Figure 9 As shown). The first elastic component 160 and the handle hook portion 1134 can protrude from the same side of the support device 300. The first elastic component 160 can be sleeved on the positioning pin 362 passing through the handle through-hole 1133. A portion of the second elastic component 164 of the support device 300 is disposed in the groove 324 of the housing component 320, and another portion of the second elastic component 164 passes through the extension portion 334 of the electromagnetic shielding component 330 and is disposed in the bracket component 340 (as shown). Figure 9 As shown). The buffer member 168 of the support device 300 is disposed in the bracket assembly 340. Figure 9 As shown, a portion of the latch 166 of the support device 300 is disposed in the housing assembly 320, and another portion of the latch 166 passes through the electromagnetic shielding assembly 330 and is disposed in the buffer 168. Figure 9As shown, the plurality of first columns 1662 and the connecting portion 1661 of the latch 166 are disposed within the housing assembly 320. A surface (e.g., the second surface) of the latch 166 can contact or abut against the body 331 of the electromagnetic shield assembly 330. The plurality of second columns 1663 of the latch 166 pass through the electromagnetic shield assembly 330 and are disposed within the buffer 168. The second columns 1663 of the latch 166 can be disposed within the through-holes 1681 of the buffer 168.

[0107] The bracket assembly 340 of the support device 300 is disposed between the tray assembly 150 and the electromagnetic shield assembly 330. The bracket assembly 340 can be disposed above the bottom plate 152. The bracket through-hole 342 of the bracket assembly 340 can overlap with the second connecting hole 154. The first locking assembly 172 can pass through the overlapping bracket through-hole 342 and the second connecting hole 154, thereby locking the tray assembly 150 to the bracket assembly 340 via the first locking assembly 172.

[0108] Please refer to Figure 10 . Figure 10 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a support device 400 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figures 6 to 9 The support device 300 shown differs in that the support device 400 does not include the tray assembly 150. The support device 400 can be used to mount an electronic device (not shown) with a tray, such as a server or a data storage device. The data storage device can be a traditional hard drive or a solid-state drive. The support device 400 can be secured to the tray of the electronic device and removably assembled within a computer case (not shown), allowing the electronic device and the support device 400 to be removably assembled within the case.

[0109] The dimensions of the support device of the present invention can be based on commonly used chassis / rack specifications in the industry and can be adjusted accordingly based on the size of the electronic device to be installed. The support device of the present invention is suitable for electronic devices of various specifications. For example, support devices 100 and 200 can be used with 9.5mm solid-state drives that comply with the EDSFF E1.S specification; support devices 300 and 400 can be used with 15mm solid-state drives that comply with the EDSFF E1.S specification, but the present invention is not limited to these.

[0110] Compared to existing support devices, the support device of the present invention has a low number of components and does not use components with complex structures that are difficult to be applied to automated assembly. Therefore, it can effectively reduce manufacturing costs and is suitable for automated assembly.

[0111] In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to the embodiments, these are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended patent claims.

Claims

1. A supporting device for installing electronic equipment, characterized in that: Include: a panel assembly; an electromagnetic protection component; a housing assembly, disposed between the panel assembly and the electromagnetic shielding assembly; and A bracket assembly, wherein the electromagnetic shielding assembly is disposed between the shell assembly and the bracket assembly, and the bracket assembly includes an extension structure, which extends toward the shell assembly and is at least partially disposed in the shell assembly.

2. The support device according to claim 1, characterized in that The device further comprises a tray assembly having a receiving space for receiving the electronic device, and the bracket assembly is disposed between the tray assembly and the electromagnetic shielding assembly.

3. The supporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that The invention further comprises a latch and a buffer, wherein a portion of the latch is disposed in the housing component, and another portion of the latch passes through the electromagnetic shielding component and is disposed in the buffer, and the buffer is disposed in the bracket component.

4. The support device according to claim 1, characterized in that It further includes a latch and a buffer, the latch including a first column, a second column and a connecting portion arranged between the first column and the second column, the first column and the second column extend in different directions, the first column and the connecting portion are arranged in the shell component, the second column passes through the electromagnetic protection component and is arranged in the buffer, and the buffer is arranged in the bracket component.

5. The supporting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The buffer component includes a through hole, and the second body is disposed in the through hole of the buffer component.

6. The supporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that The electromagnetic protection component includes a first elastic sheet, a second elastic sheet and a body arranged between the first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet. The first elastic sheet extends toward the second elastic sheet and covers a first surface of the shell component. The second elastic sheet extends toward the first elastic sheet and covers a second surface of the shell component.

7. The supporting device according to claim 6, characterized in that The electromagnetic shielding component includes an extension portion and a spring structure. The extension portion is connected to the main body. The spring structure is arranged on the extension portion. The spring structure passes through the bracket component from a side surface of the bracket component and protrudes from the side surface of the bracket component.

8. The supporting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A portion of the extension is disposed within the bracket assembly.

9. The supporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that The panel assembly includes a button and a handle. The button abuts against the handle. The button and the handle are respectively pivotally connected to the housing assembly through a positioning pin.

10. The supporting device according to claim 9, characterized in that The button is rotated relative to the housing assembly to release the button from abutment with the handle.

11. The supporting device according to claim 9, characterized in that The handle includes a handle body, a handle protrusion and a handle hook portion. The handle protrusion protrudes from a surface of the handle body. The handle hook portion is arranged on the handle protrusion and extends toward the outside of the support device. A portion of the handle hook portion protrudes from a side surface of the support device, and the surface of the handle body faces the shell assembly.

12. The supporting device according to claim 11, characterized in that It further includes a first elastic component and a second elastic component, wherein the first elastic component is sleeved on one of the positioning pins, a portion of the first elastic component protrudes from the side surface of the supporting device, and a portion of the second elastic component passes through the electromagnetic protection component and is arranged in the bracket component.

13. The supporting device according to claim 12, characterized in that The shell component includes a shell body, a plurality of shell through-holes passing through the shell body, a groove arranged in the shell body, and a channel arranged in the shell body, the groove has an opening facing the electromagnetic protection component, the channel has an opening open to the outside of the panel component and the support device, the channel is connected to one of these shell through-holes, the channel accommodates at least part of the handle protrusion and part of the handle hook, the first elastic component is arranged on one side of the handle protrusion, the other part of the first elastic component is arranged in the channel, and the other part of the second elastic component is arranged in the groove.

14. The supporting device according to claim 13, characterized in that The handle includes a handle through-hole passing through the handle protrusion, the button includes a button body, a button protrusion protruding from a surface of the button body, and a button through-hole passing through the button protrusion, the handle through-hole overlaps with one of the shell through-holes, and the button through-hole overlaps with another of the shell through-holes.

15. The supporting device according to claim 12, characterized in that The first elastic component is a torsion spring.

16. The supporting device according to claim 10, characterized in that The button includes a button body, a button protrusion protruding from a surface of the button body, and a button through-hole penetrating the button protrusion. At least a portion of the button protrusion is disposed within the shell assembly. The button abuts against a movable end of the handle. When the button rotates relative to the shell assembly to release the abutment between the button and the handle, the movable end of the handle leaves the shell assembly.

17. The support device according to claim 1, characterized in that The shell component includes a first snap-on portion and a second snap-on portion, and the bracket component includes a first snap-on hole arranged on a first surface of the bracket component, and a second snap-on hole arranged on a second surface of the bracket component. The first snap-on portion of the shell component is snapped into the first snap-on hole of the bracket component, and the second snap-on portion of the shell component passes through the electromagnetic protection component and is snapped into the second snap-on hole of the bracket component.

18. The support device according to claim 17, characterized in that The housing assembly includes a plurality of first buckling portions, and the second buckling portion is disposed between the first buckling portions.

19. The supporting device according to claim 17, characterized in that The shell component includes a shell body and a plurality of shell protrusions, which are arranged on the shell body and extend toward the electromagnetic protection component. The first snap-fit ​​portion is arranged to be close to a first surface of the shell body, and the second snap-fit ​​portion is arranged to be close to a second surface of the shell body. The second snap-fit ​​portion is arranged between these shell protrusions.

20. The support device according to claim 1, characterized in that The housing assembly includes a first housing body and a second housing body on one side of the first housing body. The panel assembly covers a side surface of the first housing body and is disposed above the second housing body.

21. The support device according to claim 20, characterized in that The shell component includes a plurality of shell through-holes passing through the first shell body and the second shell body, a groove arranged in the first shell body, a channel arranged in the first shell body, a plurality of shell protrusions arranged on opposite sides of the first shell body, a plurality of shell bosses arranged on opposite sides of the second shell body, and a plurality of ventilation holes passing through the second shell body, the groove has an opening toward the electromagnetic shielding component, the channel has an opening open toward the outside of the panel assembly and the support device, the shell protrusions extend toward the electromagnetic shielding component, and the shell bosses extend toward the electromagnetic shielding component.

22. The support device according to claim 21, characterized in that The panel assembly includes a button and a handle, the button abuts the handle, and the button and the handle are respectively pivotally connected to the shell assembly through a positioning pin. The handle includes a handle body, a handle protrusion protruding from a surface of the handle body, a handle through-hole passing through the handle protrusion, and a handle hook portion arranged on the handle protrusion. The channel accommodates at least part of the handle protrusion and at least part of the handle hook portion.

23. The support device according to claim 20, characterized in that The shell component includes a snap-on portion arranged on the first shell body, and the bracket component includes a snap-on hole arranged on a first surface of the bracket component. The snap-on portion of the shell component is snapped into the snap-on hole of the bracket component, and the snap-on portion extends toward the electromagnetic protection component.

24. The support device according to claim 23, characterized in that The device further comprises a tray assembly having a receiving space for receiving the electronic device, and the bracket assembly is disposed between the tray assembly and the electromagnetic shielding assembly.

25. The support device according to claim 24, characterized in that The invention further comprises a latch and a buffer, wherein a portion of the latch is disposed in the housing component, and another portion of the latch passes through the electromagnetic shielding component and is disposed in the buffer, and the buffer is disposed in the bracket component.

26. The support device according to claim 1, characterized in that The bracket assembly includes a bracket body, a bracket through-hole, a connecting hole, an opening and a first snap hole, wherein the first snap hole passes through a first surface of the bracket body, the bracket through-hole passes through a second surface of the bracket body, the connecting hole passes through the extension structure, and the opening passes through a side surface of the bracket body, and the side surface is connected between the first surface and the second surface.

27. The support device according to claim 26, characterized in that The bracket assembly includes a second buckle hole, and the second buckle hole passes through the second surface of the bracket body.

28. The support device according to claim 27, characterized in that The extension structure is arranged at the edge of the second surface of the bracket body, and the shell component includes a first snap portion and a second snap portion. The first snap portion of the shell component is snapped into the first snap hole of the bracket component, and the second snap portion of the shell component passes through the electromagnetic protection component and is snapped into the second snap hole of the bracket component.

29. The support device according to claim 26, characterized in that The housing component includes a housing body and a housing protrusion. The housing protrusion is disposed on the housing body and extends toward the electromagnetic shielding component. The housing protrusion passes through the opening of the bracket component.

30. The support device according to claim 26, characterized in that The shell component includes a shell body and a shell through-hole penetrating the shell body. The connecting hole of the bracket component coincides with the shell through-hole of the shell component.

31. The support device according to claim 1, characterized in that It further comprises a plurality of positioning pins, and the housing component is connected to the bracket component through the positioning pins.

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