Host and computer
By using innovative designs of support and snap-fit components in mini PCs, the complexity of mini PC chassis manufacturing has been solved, achieving the effects of simplified molds and improved heat dissipation efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANCHANG UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer technology, and in particular to a host computer and a computer. Background Technology
[0002] A mini PC is a type of desktop computer characterized by its small size, low power consumption, space-saving design, and ease of maintenance. These PCs typically feature high-performance processors and integrated graphics cards, meeting both office and entertainment needs, while their compact size makes them ideal for users with limited space.
[0003] In related technologies, the support feet are usually integrally molded on the base plate of the mini PC to provide support. In addition, in order to install the motherboard, connecting posts for screws to pass through are integrally molded on the inner wall of the chassis. Therefore, the chassis of the PC needs to be molded into many parts, which is troublesome to make molds and inconvenient to manufacture the chassis. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a host computer that is easy to manufacture.
[0005] This utility model also proposes a computer having the aforementioned host.
[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a host computer includes a chassis, a motherboard, and a support mechanism; the chassis includes a base plate and a top cover spaced above the base plate, the base plate having a first through hole penetrating the upper and lower sides of the base plate; the support mechanism includes a support leg, a support component, and a snap-fit component; the support leg is disposed below the base plate, the bottom end of the support component is connected to the support leg, and the support component passes through the first through hole into the interior of the chassis, the snap-fit component is sleeved on the support component and located inside the chassis, the motherboard is located inside the chassis and snapped in place by the snap-fit component, and the top end of the support component is connected to the top cover.
[0007] The host computer according to the embodiments of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0008] In this invention, the support feet are located below the base plate. When the host is placed on a desktop or ground surface, the feet contact the surface, creating a gap between the base plate and the support surface for heat dissipation. Furthermore, since the bottom of the support assembly connects to the feet and the top of the support assembly connects to the top cover, the support assembly enables the feet to connect to the chassis without requiring them to be integrally formed. Additionally, the support assembly can extend into the chassis through the first through-hole in the base plate. A snap-fit component on the support assembly can be used to secure the motherboard, eliminating the need for integrally molded connecting posts on the chassis. This reduces the number of integrally molded parts on the chassis, simplifying mold making and thus simplifying chassis manufacturing.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the snap-fit assembly includes a first snap-fit member sleeved on the support assembly and a second snap-fit member sleeved on the support assembly. The first snap-fit member and the second snap-fit member are arranged vertically at intervals. The motherboard has a snap-fit portion, which snaps between the first snap-fit member and the second snap-fit member.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first snap-fit member includes a sleeve portion sleeved on the support assembly and an elastic buffer portion disposed on the side of the sleeve portion near the second snap-fit member, the elastic buffer portion abutting against the motherboard.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sleeve portion is threadedly connected to the support assembly, and the first snap-fit member can be operatively moved closer to or further away from the second snap-fit member.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the snap-fit portion is provided with a second through hole penetrating the upper and lower sides of the motherboard, and the second through hole is for the support component to pass through.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer periphery of the support component is provided with a slot, and a portion of the second snap-fit member is snapped into the slot.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper cover is provided with a third through hole penetrating the upper and lower sides of the upper cover;
[0015] The support assembly includes a support column and a connecting sleeve. The bottom end of the support column is connected to the support leg, and the support column passes through the first through hole into the interior of the chassis. The connecting sleeve is fitted onto the top end of the support column and is located inside the chassis, with the top end of the connecting sleeve opposite to the third through hole.
[0016] The support mechanism also includes fasteners that pass through the third through hole and the interior of the connecting sleeve to connect the top cover to the connecting sleeve.
[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the support assembly further includes a limiting sleeve, which is sleeved on the support column and located inside the chassis, and the limiting sleeve abuts against the upper side of the base plate.
[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting sleeve is threadedly connected to the support column, and the limiting sleeve is operably close to or away from the base plate.
[0019] The computer according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the host described in the above embodiments.
[0020] The computer according to the embodiments of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0021] The computer of this invention includes the aforementioned host unit. Within the host unit, feet are positioned below the base plate. When the host unit is placed on a desktop or floor, the feet contact the support surface, creating a gap between the base plate and the support surface for heat dissipation. Furthermore, since the bottom end of the support assembly connects to the feet, and the top end connects to the top cover, the support assembly enables the connection between the feet and the chassis, eliminating the need for the feet to be integrally formed with the chassis. Additionally, the support assembly can extend into the chassis through a first through-hole in the base plate. By incorporating a snap-fit component on the support assembly, the motherboard can be secured, facilitating motherboard installation. Therefore, it eliminates the need for integrally molded connecting posts on the chassis for motherboard mounting. This reduces the number of integrally molded parts on the chassis, simplifying chassis mold making and thus simplifying chassis manufacturing.
[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a host computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the host computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the figure shown;
[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the figure shown;
[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;
[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second snap-fit component according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] Icon labels:
[0033] 100. Host computer;
[0034] 110. Chassis; 111. Base plate; 1111. First through hole; 112. Top cover; 1121. Third through hole; 113. Side plate;
[0035] 120. Mainboard; 121. Snap-fit part; 1211. Second through hole;
[0036] 130. Support mechanism; 131. Support leg; 132. Support assembly; 1321. Support column; 13211. First threaded section; 13212. Second threaded section; 13213. Slot; 1322. Connecting sleeve; 1323. Limiting sleeve; 13231. Limiting part; 133. Snap-fit assembly; 1331. First snap-fit part; 13311. Sleeve part; 133111. Positioning groove; 13312. Elastic buffer part; 1332. Second snap-fit part; 13321. Notch; 13322. Snap-fit protrusion; 134. Fastener. Detailed Implementation
[0037] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a host 100, wherein the host 100 may be a mini host, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 The host 100 includes a chassis 110, a motherboard 120, and a support mechanism 130.
[0041] Combination Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the chassis 110 is a hollow structure with an internal cavity, which includes a base plate 111 and an upper cover 112 spaced above the base plate 111.
[0042] Understandably, the chassis 110 also includes a side plate 113 connected between the base plate 111 and the top cover 112, and the base plate 111, the top cover 112 and the side plate 113 surround to form the inner cavity of the chassis 110.
[0043] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 5 The base plate 111 is provided with a first through hole 1111 penetrating the upper and lower sides of the base plate 111, and the first through hole 1111 communicates with the inner cavity of the chassis 110.
[0044] The motherboard 120 is located inside the chassis 110, and the chassis 110 protects the motherboard 120, reducing the risk of the motherboard 120 being damaged.
[0045] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 The support mechanism 130 includes a support leg 131 and a support component 132. The support leg 131 is located below the base plate 111. The bottom end of the support component 132 is connected to the support leg 131, and the support component 132 is inserted into the chassis 110 through the first through hole 1111. The top end of the support component 132 is connected to the top cover 112.
[0046] Understandably, the support leg 131 is located below the base plate 111. When the host 100 is placed on a support surface such as a desktop or the ground, the support leg 131 contacts the support surface, creating a gap between the base plate 111 and the support surface to facilitate heat dissipation. In addition, since the bottom end of the support component 132 is connected to the support leg 131 and the top end of the support component 132 is connected to the top cover 112, the support component 132 can connect the support leg 131 to the chassis 110 without the support leg 131 needing to be integrated with the chassis 110.
[0047] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 6 Furthermore, the support mechanism 130 also includes a snap-fit component 133, which is sleeved on the support component 132 and located inside the chassis 110. The motherboard 120 is located inside the chassis 110 and is snapped in place by the snap-fit component 133.
[0048] It is understandable that the support component 132 can extend into the interior of the chassis 110 through the first through hole 1111 of the base plate 111. By setting the snap-fit component 133 on the support component 132, the motherboard 120 can be fixed by the snap-fit component 133, so that the motherboard 120 can be installed. Therefore, it is not necessary to integrally form the corresponding connecting post on the chassis 110 to install the motherboard 120.
[0049] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the snap-fit assembly 133 includes a first snap-fit member 1331 sleeved on the support assembly 132 and a second snap-fit member 1332 sleeved on the support assembly 132. The first snap-fit member 1331 and the second snap-fit member 1332 are arranged vertically at a distance. The motherboard 120 has a snap-fit portion 121, which snaps between the first snap-fit member 1331 and the second snap-fit member 1332.
[0050] It should be noted that, as Figure 4 As shown, the first card connector 1331 is spaced above the second card connector 1332. In other embodiments, the first card connector 1331 is spaced below the second card connector 1332. The card connector 121 of the motherboard 120 is snapped between the first card connector 1331 and the second card connector 1332, thereby enabling the installation of the entire motherboard 120.
[0051] Furthermore, the snap-fit portion 121 is provided with a second through hole 1211, which is used for the support component 132 to pass through so that the snap-fit portion 121 avoids the support component 132.
[0052] Furthermore, the first connector 1331 includes a sleeve portion 13311 sleeved outside the support assembly 132, and an elastic buffer portion 13312 disposed on the side of the sleeve portion 13311 near the second connector 1332. The elastic buffer portion 13312 abuts against the motherboard 120, thereby reducing the risk of the motherboard 120 being crushed.
[0053] Specifically, the sleeve portion 13311 is provided with a positioning groove 133111 on the side near the second snap-fit member 1332, and a portion of the elastic buffer portion 13312 is disposed in the positioning groove 133111. The elastic buffer portion 13312 can be fixed to the sleeve portion 13311 by adhesive bonding. The material of the elastic buffer portion 13312 can be elastic silicone or rubber.
[0054] Furthermore, the socket 13311 is threadedly connected to the support assembly 132, and the first snap-fit 1331 can be operatively moved closer to or further away from the second snap-fit 1332.
[0055] It is understood that the socket 13311 is provided with a threaded hole, and the support component 132 is provided with an external thread. The socket 13311 is sleeved on the support component 132 and threadedly connected to the support component 132. By rotating the socket 13311, the entire first snap-fit component 1331 can be moved closer to or further away from the second snap-fit component 1332. In this way, the clamping force of the motherboard 120 by the first snap-fit component 1331 and the second snap-fit component 1332 can be adjusted, and the distance between the first snap-fit component 1331 and the second snap-fit component 1332 can also be adjusted to adapt to motherboards 120 of different thicknesses.
[0056] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the support component 132 is provided with a slot 13213, and a portion of the second snap-fit member 1332 is snapped into the slot 13213. The slot 13213 is used to limit the second snap-fit member 1332 so as to realize the connection between the second snap-fit member 1332 and the support component 132.
[0057] Specifically, the slot 13213 is an annular slot, and the slot 13213 is coaxially arranged with the support component 132. The second snap-fit member 1332 is a non-closed annular component with a notch 13321, and snap-fit protrusions 13322 are provided on both sides of the notch 13321 of the second snap-fit member 1332. The second snap-fit member 1332 is made of elastic steel, which can be pried open to increase the distance between the snap-fit protrusions 13322 on both sides of the notch 13321, thereby facilitating the snap-fit member 1332 into the slot 13213. When the external force applied to the second snap-fit member 1332 disappears, the second snap-fit member 1332 will reset, thereby stably snapping into the slot 13213.
[0058] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the upper cover 112 is provided with a third through hole 1121 that penetrates the upper and lower sides of the upper cover 112, and the third through hole 1121 communicates with the inner cavity of the chassis 110.
[0059] The support assembly 132 includes a support column 1321 and a connecting sleeve 1322. The bottom end of the support column 1321 is connected to the support leg 131, and the support column 1321 passes through the first through hole 1111 into the chassis 110. The connecting sleeve 1322 is fitted onto the top end of the support column 1321 and located inside the chassis 110, with the top end of the connecting sleeve 1322 opposite to the third through hole 1121. The support mechanism 130 also includes a fastener 134, which passes through the third through hole 1121 and the connecting sleeve 1322 to connect the top cover 112 to the connecting sleeve 1322.
[0060] It is understood that the support column 1321 is threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve 1322. Specifically, the top end of the support column 1321 has a first threaded section 13211, which is a columnar structure with external threads. The connecting sleeve 1322 has internal threads, and the bottom end of the connecting sleeve 1322 is fitted onto the first threaded section 13211 and threadedly connected to it. The top end of the connecting sleeve 1322 faces the third through hole 1121. The fastener 134 is a screw, which passes through the third through hole 1121 and the connecting sleeve 1322 in sequence, and is threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve 1322. In this way, the connection between the top cover 112 and the connecting sleeve 1322 can be achieved.
[0061] Furthermore, the second snap-fit member 1332 is sleeved on the support column 1321, and the first snap-fit member 1331 is sleeved on the connecting sleeve 1322 and located above the second snap-fit member 1332.
[0062] Specifically, the slot 13213 is formed on the outer side wall of the support column 1321, and part of the structure of the second snap-fit member 1332 snaps into the slot 13213; the sleeve part 13311 is sleeved on the lower end of the connecting sleeve 1322 and threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve 1322. Specifically, the lower end of the connecting sleeve 1322 is provided with an external thread, and the sleeve part 13311 has a threaded hole. The sleeve part 13311 is sleeved on the lower end of the connecting sleeve 1322 and threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve 1322.
[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the support assembly 132 further includes a limiting sleeve 1323, which is sleeved on the support column 1321 and located inside the chassis 110, and the limiting sleeve 1323 abuts against the upper side of the base plate 111.
[0064] Understandably, the support column 1321 also has a second threaded section 13212, and the inner wall of the limiting sleeve 1323 has an internal thread. The limiting sleeve 1323 is sleeved on the support column 1321 and threadedly connected to the support column 1321. The limiting sleeve 1323 is used to abut against the upper side of the base plate 111, while the support leg 131 abuts against the lower side of the base plate 111, thus realizing the connection between the support assembly 132 and the base plate 111. Specifically, by making the limiting sleeve 1323 threadedly connected to the support column 1321, the abutting force between the limiting sleeve 1323 and the base plate 111 can be changed by rotating the limiting sleeve 1323, thereby adjusting the tightness.
[0065] It should be noted that without the limiting sleeve 1323, the support mechanism 130 can tighten the base plate 111 and the top cover 112, thereby connecting the base plate 111, the top cover 112 and the support mechanism 130; after the limiting sleeve 1323 is set, the support mechanism 130 itself can be fixed to the base plate 111, and when the top cover 112 is removed, the support mechanism 130 and the base plate 111 will not loosen.
[0066] like Figure 5 As shown, further, the outer side wall of the bottom of the limiting sleeve 1323 is provided with a limiting part 13231, which is used to abut against the upper side of the base plate 111, and the contact area between the limiting part 13231 and the base plate 111 is larger.
[0067] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 The assembly method of some structures of the host 100 of this utility model is as follows:
[0068] First, connect the support leg 131 to the support column 1321; then, pass the support column 1321 through the first through hole 1111 of the base plate 111 from below, so that the support leg 131 supports the bottom of the base plate 111 and the support column 1321 extends into the interior of the chassis 110; then, fit the limiting sleeve 1323 onto the support column 1321, so that the limiting sleeve 1323 abuts against the upper side of the base plate 111; then, assemble the second snap-fit component 1332 onto the support column 1321; finally, install the motherboard 120 from top to bottom, allowing the support... The support column 1321 passes through the second through hole 1211 on the motherboard 120 and the motherboard 120 is supported by the second snap-fit member 1332; then the first snap-fit member 1331 is fitted onto the bottom end of the connecting sleeve 1322; then the bottom of the connecting sleeve 1322 is fitted onto the top of the support column 1321; then the position of the first snap-fit member 1331 is adjusted so that the first snap-fit member 1331 presses against the motherboard 120; then the top cover 112 is installed on the side plate 113 and the top cover 112 is locked to the connecting sleeve 1322 using fasteners 134.
[0069] It should be noted that the host 100 of this utility model has multiple support mechanisms 130, which together support the motherboard 120, thereby improving the stability of the motherboard 120.
[0070] Specifically, there are four support mechanisms 130, which are respectively located at the four corners of the chassis 110 and support the four corners of the motherboard 120.
[0071] This utility model also provides a computer, including the host 100 of the above embodiment.
[0072] The computer of this invention includes the aforementioned host 100. In the host 100, a support leg 131 is positioned below the base plate 111. When the host 100 is placed on a desktop or ground surface, the support leg 131 contacts the surface, creating a gap between the base plate 111 and the surface for heat dissipation. Furthermore, since the bottom end of the support component 132 is connected to the support leg 131, and the top end of the support component 132 is connected to the top cover 112, the support component 132 enables the connection between the support leg 131 and the chassis 110, eliminating the need for the support leg 131 to be integrally formed with the chassis 110. Additionally, the support component 132 can extend into the chassis 110 through the first through hole 1111 in the base plate 111. By providing a snap-fit component 133 on the support component 132, the motherboard 120 can be fixed, enabling the installation of the motherboard 120. Therefore, it is unnecessary to integrally form corresponding connecting posts on the chassis 110 for installing the motherboard 120. In this way, the number of parts integrally molded on the chassis 110 can be reduced, the mold making of the chassis can be simplified, and the manufacturing of the chassis 110 can be simplified.
[0073] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0074] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A host, characterized by, Includes the chassis, motherboard, and support structure; The chassis includes a base plate and a top cover spaced apart above the base plate. The base plate has a first through hole penetrating the upper and lower sides of the base plate. The support mechanism includes a support leg, a support component, and a snap-fit component; the support leg is located below the base plate, the bottom end of the support component is connected to the support leg, and the support component passes through the first through hole into the interior of the chassis, the snap-fit component is sleeved on the support component and located inside the chassis, the motherboard is located inside the chassis and is snapped in place by the snap-fit component, and the top end of the support component is connected to the top cover.
2. The host of claim 1, wherein, The snap-fit assembly includes a first snap-fit member sleeved on the support assembly and a second snap-fit member sleeved on the support assembly. The first snap-fit member and the second snap-fit member are arranged vertically at intervals. The motherboard has a snap-fit portion, which snaps between the first snap-fit member and the second snap-fit member.
3. The host computer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first snap-fit component includes a sleeve portion fitted onto the support assembly and an elastic buffer portion disposed on the side of the sleeve portion near the second snap-fit component, the elastic buffer portion abutting against the motherboard.
4. The host computer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sleeve is threadedly connected to the support assembly, and the first snap-fit can be operatively moved closer to or further away from the second snap-fit.
5. The host computer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The snap-fit portion is provided with a second through hole that extends through the upper and lower sides of the motherboard, and the second through hole allows the support component to pass through.
6. The host computer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the support component is provided with a slot, and part of the second snap-fit member snaps into the slot.
7. The host computer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover is provided with a third through hole that penetrates the upper and lower sides of the upper cover; The support assembly includes a support column and a connecting sleeve. The bottom end of the support column is connected to the support leg, and the support column passes through the first through hole into the interior of the chassis. The connecting sleeve is fitted onto the top end of the support column and is located inside the chassis, with the top end of the connecting sleeve opposite to the third through hole. The support mechanism also includes fasteners that pass through the third through hole and the interior of the connecting sleeve to connect the top cover to the connecting sleeve.
8. The host computer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support assembly also includes a limiting sleeve, which is sleeved on the support column and located inside the chassis, and the limiting sleeve abuts against the upper side of the base plate.
9. The host computer according to claim 8, characterized in that, The limiting sleeve is threadedly connected to the support column, and the limiting sleeve can be operably moved closer to or further away from the base plate.
10. A computer, characterized in that, Includes the host computer as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.