A support assembly and computer
By introducing an expansion bayonet and a detachable expansion bracket design into the desktop computer stand assembly, the problem of existing stand components not being able to be shared is solved. This allows for the fixing of both customized and non-customized small boards on the same stand, reducing mold costs and improving versatility and expandability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521435141.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing desktop computer stand components cannot be fixed on the same stand with or without a custom small board, resulting in poor versatility and expandability, and increasing mold costs.
Design a bracket assembly comprising a front bracket and a detachable extension bracket. The front bracket is provided with an extension slot, and the extension bracket and the front bracket are detachably connected by a positioning protrusion and a limiting locking tongue. Fasteners are used to fix the bracket, enabling common mold production.
The ability to fix both with and without customized small plates on the same bracket reduces mold costs, improves versatility and scalability, and ensures structural stability and reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer technology, and in particular to a stand assembly and a computer. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, most desktop computers have front I / O ports (referred to as front ports, where I / O stands for Input / Output) and matching front I / O port brackets (referred to as front brackets).
[0003] Currently, some users in the market have expansion interface requirements for custom small boards such as security boards in the front I / O area; among them, custom small boards refer to expansion cards designed according to the specific needs of users, aiming to meet needs such as limited space, functional expansion or industry customization.
[0004] In existing technologies, in order to add expansion interfaces such as security boards to the front I / O area, the general design involves making two different traditional front brackets to fix the front I / O area with and without the custom boards. However, this design has poor versatility and expandability, and it also increases the mold cost of the traditional front bracket.
[0005] In summary, the traditional stand components in existing desktop computers only include the traditional front stand, and the traditional stand components cannot use the same traditional front stand to fix both the one with and without the custom board. Utility Model Content
[0006] The bracket assembly and computer provided by this utility model are intended to solve at least one defect of existing bracket assemblies suitable for computers.
[0007] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a support assembly. The support assembly is used in a computer with a front-panel interface, and the support assembly includes:
[0008] Front bracket, extension bracket, and fasteners;
[0009] The front bracket is used in conjunction with the front interface, and the front bracket is provided with an expansion slot;
[0010] At least a portion of the expansion bracket passes through the expansion slot, and the expansion bracket is detachably mounted on the front bracket;
[0011] The front bracket is provided with a positioning protrusion and a limiting slot, and the expansion bracket is provided with a positioning hole and a limiting lock tongue;
[0012] When the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole and the limiting latch is inserted into the limiting slot, the expansion bracket is fastened to the front bracket through the fastener.
[0013] In some embodiments, the front support includes:
[0014] The base portion and the mounting plate are provided, wherein the mounting plate protrudes from the base portion and the mounting plate and the base portion are integrally formed.
[0015] In some embodiments, the protrusion is formed by at least partial stamping of the mounting plate, and the protrusion and the mounting plate are integrally formed.
[0016] The expansion slot is located on the mounting plate, and the limiting slot is located on the base.
[0017] In some embodiments, the expansion bracket includes:
[0018] The main body and the supporting plate, wherein the supporting plate protrudes from the main body;
[0019] The supporting plate is formed by bending at least a portion of the main body, and the supporting plate and the main body are integrally formed.
[0020] In some embodiments, the main body passes through the expansion slot, and the support plate is detachably connected to the mounting plate by the fasteners.
[0021] In some embodiments, the limiting latch protrudes from the bottom surface of the main body portion away from the support plate in a first direction;
[0022] The first direction is either the thickness direction of the main body or the protrusion direction of the support plate, and the first direction is orthogonal to the direction in which the main body passes through the expansion slot.
[0023] In some embodiments, the mounting plate is provided with a pair of threaded through holes, and the main body is provided with a pair of mounting side ears on opposite sides in the second direction, and the mounting side ears are provided with through holes.
[0024] When the support plate is fixedly connected to the mounting plate, the through hole and the threaded through hole are coaxially arranged;
[0025] The first direction, the second direction, and the direction in which the main body passes through the expansion slot are orthogonal to each other.
[0026] In some embodiments, when the fastener passes through the through hole and is inserted into the threaded through hole, the support plate and the mounting plate form a fastening connection;
[0027] When the fastener disengages from the threaded through hole and the through hole, the support plate and the mounting plate separate from each other.
[0028] In some embodiments, the fastener is a fastening screw.
[0029] Secondly, this utility model provides a computer. The computer includes:
[0030] The computer body, the customized small board, the front interface and the aforementioned bracket assembly are all located on the computer body;
[0031] The front bracket in the bracket assembly is used in conjunction with the front interface, and the front bracket is provided with a detachable expansion bracket to load the customized small board.
[0032] At least one beneficial effect of the bracket assembly and computer provided by this utility model embodiment is that: a novel bracket assembly is proposed, which obtains the front bracket in this bracket assembly by adding an expansion bayonet design to the traditional front bracket. By adding an expansion bracket, which can be detachably connected to the front bracket, this bracket assembly can achieve fixation with and without a customized small board on the same front bracket. In contrast, traditional bracket assemblies require two different traditional front brackets to achieve fixation with and without a customized small board. Therefore, this bracket assembly can reduce mold costs while meeting expansion requirements. In summary, this bracket assembly has the advantages of good commonality, good expandability, and stable and reliable structure, under the premise of meeting expansion requirements and optimal cost. Attached Figure Description
[0033] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are designated as the same elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.
[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0035] Figure 2 An exploded view of the bracket assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0036] Figure 3 A front view of the bracket assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0037] Figure 4 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion at point A;
[0038] Figure 5A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the support assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a traditional front-mounted support system.
[0040] Figure label:
[0041] 100. Bracket assembly; 1. Front bracket; 11. Base; 12. Mounting plate; 111. Limiting latch; 121. Expansion latch; 122. Protrusion; 123. Threaded through hole; 2. Expansion bracket; 21. Main body; 22. Supporting plate; 211. Limiting latch; 212. Mounting side lug; 221. Positioning hole; 2121. Through hole; 3. Fasteners;
[0042] 200. Traditional front-mounted bracket. Detailed Implementation
[0043] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments. It should be emphasized that the following description is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope and application of the present invention.
[0044] It should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "first direction," "second direction," "inside," "protruding from," "opposite," "through," etc., used in this specification to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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. The terms "installation," "fitting," "connection," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. "Fixing" can be bolt fixing, snap-fit fixing, or glue fixing. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. "A plurality" or "several" means two or more. In addition, "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0045] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0046] In this embodiment, the specific shape, structure, and size of the "stand assembly and computer" are not limited. Those skilled in the art can selectively use any suitable implementation method according to actual needs.
[0047] The term "custom mini-board" refers to an expansion card designed to meet specific needs, such as space constraints, functional expansion, or industry customization.
[0048] The term "security board" refers to a custom-designed board used to enhance data security, tailored to specific security or confidentiality needs. For example, some businesses or organizations may require custom-designed boards (also known as expansion cards) with specific security features to ensure the security and integrity of their data; therefore, security boards typically include specific security protocols, encryption algorithms, or access control mechanisms to meet the user's specific requirements.
[0049] The term "common mold production" refers to the production of products with different configurations or models using the same set of molds or the same production process; common mold production means that the front bracket can be adapted to different configuration requirements with and without custom small boards through minor changes or adjustments.
[0050] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the support assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the bracket assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 This is a front view of the bracket assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion at point A. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the support assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a traditional front-mounted support system.
[0051] In the following description, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the following situation exists: the first direction, the thickness direction of the main body 21, or the protrusion direction of the support plate 22 is defined as the Z direction, the direction in which the main body 21 passes through the expansion slot 121 is defined as the Y direction, and the second direction is defined as the X direction; wherein, the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction are orthogonal to each other.
[0052] Please see Figures 1-6 The bracket assembly 100 is used in a computer (not shown) with a front-facing interface (not shown).
[0053] The aforementioned bracket assembly 100 includes: a front bracket 1, an extension bracket 2, and a fastener 3.
[0054] It should be noted that the front bracket 1 is used in conjunction with the front interface, and the front bracket 1 is provided with an expansion slot 121.
[0055] It is understandable that the front bracket 1 can be obtained by adding an expansion bayonet 121 to the traditional front bracket 200; in other words, the front bracket 1 can be slightly modified or adjusted on the traditional front bracket 200 to adapt to different configuration requirements with and without a custom small board. This enables the front bracket 1 to achieve common mold production, so that the bracket assembly 100 can effectively fix the custom small board while meeting the optimal cost, and can also ensure the reliable fixation of the custom small board.
[0056] The expansion bracket 2 has at least a portion passing through the expansion slot 121, and the expansion bracket 2 is detachably mounted on the front bracket 1.
[0057] Furthermore, the bracket assembly 100 incorporates an extension bracket 2, which can be detachably connected to the front bracket 1. This allows the bracket assembly 100 to achieve both custom board and non-custom board mounting on the same front bracket 1. In contrast, traditional bracket assemblies require two different traditional front brackets 200 to achieve both custom board and non-custom board mounting. Therefore, the bracket assembly 100 can meet expansion requirements while reducing mold costs and improving its expandability, thereby satisfying the expansion interface requirements of various custom boards.
[0058] In addition, the front bracket 1 is provided with a positioning protrusion 122 and a limiting slot 111, and the extension bracket 2 is provided with a positioning hole 221 and a limiting lock tongue 211.
[0059] In this embodiment, the shape of the limiting latch 211 includes, but is not limited to, an L-shape.
[0060] To further explain, there are at least two positioning protrusions 122, and the number of positioning holes 221 matches the number of positioning protrusions 122. The limiting locking tongue 211 is located between the two positioning holes 221, thereby forming a three-point positioning, which in turn restricts the six degrees of freedom of the extension bracket 2 on the front bracket 1.
[0061] Specifically, when the positioning protrusion 122 is inserted into the positioning hole 221 and the limiting lock tongue 211 is inserted into the limiting slot 111, the expansion bracket 2 is fastened to the front bracket 1 through the fastener 3.
[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the front support 1 includes a base 11 and a mounting plate 12.
[0063] Specifically, the mounting plate 12 protrudes from the base portion 11, and the mounting plate 12 and the base portion 11 are integrally formed.
[0064] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 1-4 It can be seen that the protrusion 122 is formed by at least a partial stamping of the mounting plate 12, and the protrusion 122 and the mounting plate 12 are integrally formed structures.
[0065] It should be noted that the expansion slot 121 is provided on the mounting plate 12, and the limiting slot 111 is provided on the base part 11.
[0066] In some embodiments, according to Figures 1-3 It can be seen that the extension bracket 2 includes: a main body 21 and a support plate 22, with the support plate 22 protruding from the main body 21.
[0067] It is understood that the support plate 22 is formed by bending at least a portion of the main body 21, and the support plate 22 and the main body 21 are integrally formed structures.
[0068] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1-5 It can be seen that the main body 21 passes through the expansion slot 121 along the Y direction, and the support plate 22 is detachably connected to the mounting plate 12 by fasteners 3.
[0069] In some embodiments, by Figures 2-5 It can be seen that the limiting locking tongue 211 protrudes from the bottom surface of the main body 21 in the Z direction away from the support plate 22.
[0070] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The mounting plate 12 is provided with a pair of threaded through holes 123, and the main body 21 is provided with a pair of mounting ears 212 on opposite sides in the X direction, and the mounting ears 212 are provided with through holes 2121.
[0071] Specifically, when the support plate 22 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 12, the through hole 2121 and the threaded through hole 123 are coaxially arranged.
[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, when the fastener 3 passes through the through hole 2121 and is inserted into the threaded through hole 123, the support plate 22 and the mounting plate 12 form a fastening connection.
[0073] To further explain, when the fastener 3 is disengaged from the threaded through hole 123 and through hole 2121, the support plate 22 and the mounting plate 12 separate from each other.
[0074] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 It can be seen that fastener 3 is a fastening screw.
[0075] Please see Figures 1-5 The computer includes: the computer body, a custom board, a front panel interface, and the aforementioned stand assembly 100.
[0076] The front interface and the bracket assembly 100 are both located on the computer body.
[0077] In addition, the front bracket 1 in the bracket assembly 100 is used in conjunction with the front interface, and the front bracket 1 is provided with a detachable extension bracket 2 to load the custom small board.
[0078] In summary, the bracket assembly and computer provided by this utility model embodiment, by adding an expansion bayonet design to the traditional front bracket, obtain the front bracket in this bracket assembly. By adding the expansion bracket, which can be detachably connected to the front bracket, this bracket assembly allows for common molding on the same front bracket to achieve fixation with and without a customized small plate. Traditional bracket assemblies require two different traditional front brackets to achieve the same fixation. Therefore, this bracket assembly can meet expansion requirements while reducing mold costs. In conclusion, this bracket assembly, under the premise of meeting expansion requirements and optimizing cost, has the advantages of good commonality, good expandability, and stable and reliable structure. Therefore, the bracket assembly provided by this utility model embodiment has a certain novelty compared to traditional bracket assemblies.
[0079] The above description, in conjunction with specific / preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all of these fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A stand assembly for use in a computer with a front-panel interface, characterized in that, include: Front bracket, extension bracket, and fasteners; The front bracket is used in conjunction with the front interface, and the front bracket is provided with an expansion slot; At least a portion of the expansion bracket passes through the expansion slot, and the expansion bracket is detachably mounted on the front bracket; The front bracket is provided with a positioning protrusion and a limiting slot, and the expansion bracket is provided with a positioning hole and a limiting lock tongue; When the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole and the limiting latch is inserted into the limiting slot, the expansion bracket is fastened to the front bracket through the fastener.
2. The support assembly of claim 1, wherein, The front support includes: The base portion and the mounting plate are provided, wherein the mounting plate protrudes from the base portion and the mounting plate and the base portion are integrally formed.
3. The support assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protrusion is formed by at least a portion of the mounting plate by stamping, and the protrusion and the mounting plate are integrally formed. The expansion slot is located on the mounting plate, and the limiting slot is located on the base.
4. The support assembly of claim 2, wherein, The expansion bracket includes: The main body and the supporting plate, wherein the supporting plate protrudes from the main body; The supporting plate is formed by bending at least a portion of the main body, and the supporting plate and the main body are integrally formed.
5. The support assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main body passes through the expansion slot, and the support plate is detachably connected to the mounting plate by the fasteners.
6. The support assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting latch protrudes from the bottom surface of the main body in a first direction away from the supporting plate; The first direction is either the thickness direction of the main body or the protrusion direction of the support plate, and the first direction is orthogonal to the direction in which the main body passes through the expansion slot.
7. The support assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting plate is provided with a pair of threaded through holes, and the main body is provided with a pair of mounting side ears on opposite sides in the second direction, and the mounting side ears are provided with through holes. When the support plate is fixedly connected to the mounting plate, the through hole and the threaded through hole are coaxially arranged; The first direction, the second direction, and the direction in which the main body passes through the expansion slot are orthogonal to each other.
8. The support assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the fastener passes through the through hole and is inserted into the threaded through hole, the support plate and the mounting plate form a fastening connection; When the fastener disengages from the threaded through hole and the through hole, the support plate and the mounting plate separate from each other.
9. The support assembly according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The fastener is a fastening screw.
10. A computer, comprising: include: The computer body, the customized small board, the front interface, and the bracket assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the front interface and the bracket assembly are both disposed on the computer body; The front bracket in the bracket assembly is used in conjunction with the front interface, and the front bracket is provided with a detachable expansion bracket to load the customized small board.