SLIDING LOCKABLE MODULAR 6U RACK CAB GAP CLOSURE PANEL

Abstract

The invention relates to a gap closing panel (10) for closing the gaps between the upright profiles (30) in rack cabinets.The characteristic feature of the invention is that it includes a sliding mechanism (20) positioned on the gap closing panel (10) to perform linear movement within the sliding mounting gap (15); a locking surface (21) on the sliding mechanism (20) to secure the gap closing panel (10) by contacting the upright profile (30); a flexible structure (22) supporting the locking surface (21) and applying continuous contact pressure to the upright profile (30); a hand grip (23) designed to bring the sliding mechanism (20) to the locking position by linear movement without the use of tools and to ensure that the gap closing panel (10) is locked to the upright profiles (30); and at least one pre-weakened fracture plane (13) on the gap closing panel (10) to enable the gap closing panel (10) to be adapted to different U dimensions by its movement in the direction of separation (16).

Description

1 TARIFF SLIDING LOCKABLE MODULAR 6U RACK CAB GAP CLOSURE PANEL Technical Area The invention relates to a modular 6U rack cabinet space closing panel with a sliding lock mechanism. State of the Art 5 Widely used in data centers, telecommunications infrastructures, and industrial control systems. 19-inch rack cabinets, used in this manner, meet globally accepted standards. U (rack unit, 1U = 44.45 mm) measurement as defined in (e.g. EIA-310 or IEC 60297) It has upright profiles designed according to the unit. These cabinets house servers, switches, 10 in empty spaces where patch panels and similar active or passive equipment are not installed Uncontrolled airflow occurs; this negatively affects cooling efficiency. This affects and leads to a number of problems in terms of thermal management. Various gap closing techniques in the known state of the art for the purpose of closing gaps. Panel solutions have been developed. The vast majority of current solutions use screws, 15 for connection to rack upright profiles. It uses mechanical fasteners such as clips or spring-loaded claws. Screw-connected. Assembly and disassembly operations in these systems require hand tools such as screwdrivers, which This prolongs the installation time and poses a serious risk in environments where frequent configuration changes are made. This leads to labor costs. It has a spring-loaded claw or clip mechanism. Although these systems can be assembled without tools, these solutions are suitable for 20-inch rooms exposed to vibration. These environments carry a risk of loosening and loss of connection over time; furthermore, insufficient locking It is unable to provide the force. On the other hand, most of the existing solutions require a certain U It is manufactured in fixed sizes for its dimensions and can be adapted to different gap heights. This is not possible. This situation necessitates closing gaps with different U-values. This necessitates stocking multiple panel sizes; increases the logistical burden and 25 This restricts the flexibility of implementation. In the known state of the art, a manually operated bolt locking mechanism and the locking surface, supported by a flexible structure, through fracture planes, different U-shaped any solution that combines a modular panel structure adaptable to different dimensions not available. 30 2 In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions being the subject of discussion... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been made. Purpose of the Invention The invention aims to solve the aforementioned drawbacks. 5 The present invention enables the efficient utilization of the gaps between upright profiles in 19-inch rack cabinets. a modular opening with a sliding locking mechanism for closure It relates to a closing panel. The main purpose of the invention is to establish a standard in the current state of the art. By addressing the identified technical deficiencies; tool-free assembly, secure and permanent locking. a solution that combines versatile dimensional adaptability features in a single product 10 to present. One aim of the invention is to bridge the gaps between the upright profiles found in 19-inch rack cabinets. It allows for quick and reliable closing without the use of any hand tools. The goal is to provide a gap-closing panel that recognizes this. For this purpose, the panel has The manually operated sliding mechanism, positioned so that the user only needs 15 Using finger strength, he could secure the panel to the upright profiles and release it when needed. This allows for the release of data that requires frequent configuration changes. Installation and dismantling times in central and telecommunication environments are significantly reduced. The number of days cut is decreasing, and labor costs are being reduced. Another purpose of the invention is to fix the panel on the upright profiles after assembly and 20 The aim is to ensure that it remains resistant to vibration. For this purpose, the slide... The mechanism operates via a locking surface supported by a flexible structure. This flexible structure ensures continuous and uniform contact between the locking surface and the upright profile. It ensures the application of pressure; thus preventing loosening and connection caused by vibration. The loss is effectively prevented. This feature is particularly useful in industrial applications. 25 This is important in telecommunications infrastructures that may be exposed to vibration. Another aim of the invention is dimensional flexibility and logistical efficiency. The panel is 6U in size. It is produced as a single piece; however, thanks to the fracture planes it contains It can be separated according to the U-shaped dimensions required by the user. This modular structure Thanks to a single panel stock, 30 different cavity heights from 1U to 6U are available. 3 Closing it down is possible; this both simplifies warehouse management and It significantly increases application flexibility. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. This becomes clearer thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures. This will be understood, and therefore the evaluation should also take these figures and detailed explanations into account. 5 It needs to be done by taking precautions. Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1 shows a general view of the layout of the rack cabinet upright profiles. Figure 2 shows a front-mounted view of the gap closing panel. Figure 3 shows the rear-mounted view of the panel. 10 Figure 4 shows the view of the sliding mechanism in the open position. Figure 5 shows a top view of the assembled panel. Figure 6 shows the modular structure of the panel and the appearance of the fracture planes. Figure 7 shows the panel and upright profiles in an unassembled view. Figure 8 shows the appearance of the shoot in its open position. 15 Figure 9 shows the view of the bolt in the locking position. Explanation of Part References Gap closing panel 11. Middle reinforcement screen 12 Guide pins 20 13 Fracture planes 14 Side edge reinforcement curtains Sliding mounting space 16 Direction of departure 17 Stretch radius 25 Sliding mechanism 21 Locking surface 22 Flexible structure 23 Handgrips 24 Lock chamfer 30 Sliding plane Upright profiles 4 31 Mounting clearances Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description outlines the modular 6U rack cabinet space required for the invention, featuring a sliding lock mechanism. The preferred configurations for the closing panel are explained for illustrative purposes only. The present invention covers the gaps between the upright profiles (30) in 19-inch rack cabinets. a modular structure with a sliding locking mechanism, designed for easy closing. It relates to the gap closing panel (10). Below is the gap closing panel that is the subject of the invention. The structural elements and functional features of the panel (10) are explained in detail. Gap closing panel (10) covers the gaps between 19 inch rack cabinet upright profiles (30). 10-piece, 6U size, sized to provide a complete and effective seal. It is a manufactured structural element. Structural rigidity on the gap closing panel (10) medium reinforcement to increase and limit possible stretching deformations The curtain wall (11) and the side edge reinforcement curtain walls (14) are integrated. These reinforcement elements, by providing continuous structural support along the long dimension of the gap closing panel (10) Minimizing deflection and torsional effects that may occur, especially in large U-shaped dimensions. 15 is doing. Limited on the gap closing panel (10), within the sliding mounting gap (15). a slider positioned to perform linear movement along the axes The sliding mechanism (20) is located. The sliding mechanism (20) is controlled by the user. It includes a hand grip (23) that can be grasped and controlled directly by hand. Hand 20 Thanks to its handle (23), the sliding mechanism (20) can be used without any tools or attachments. It moves forward and backward using only the user's finger strength, without the use of any additional elements. It can be moved. The sliding mechanism (20) sliding mounting space (15) Sliding plane (25) so that it can slide in a frictionless and controlled manner. It is formed. The sliding plane (25) is symmetrically positioned on the sliding mechanism (20) 25 positioned in such a way that the mechanism remains balanced along its axis of movement. Guidance is provided. The sliding mechanism (20) is connected to the rack cabinet upright profiles (30) so that it can be easily maneuvered and smoothly transferred to the locking position. A locking bevel (24) is formed on the slide. The locking bevel (24) is in contact with the upright profile (30). an inclined passage 30 that instantly directs the sliding mechanism (20) toward the locking position It acts as a surface; this allows the user to perform the locking operation with a single linear movement. It is made possible to complete it. The locking surface (21) located on the sliding mechanism (20) is connected to the upright profile (30). It secures the panel's position inside the rack cabinet by making direct contact. The locking surface (21) is supported by a spring-like flexible structure (22) which, applying a continuous and uniform contact pressure of the locking surface to the upright profile (30) It provides. Thanks to its flexible structure (22), 5 resulting from assembly tolerances Dimensional differences are absorbed, and the locking linkage remains intact even under vibration effects. Loosening and loss of connection are effectively prevented. On the other hand, the bolt to prevent the mechanism (20) from opening unintentionally after assembly and the user in order to exhibit a controlled stretching behavior while being opened manually. A stretching radius (17) was created within the panel. The stretching radius (17) is the same 10 first installation of the sliding mechanism (20) to the gap closing panel (10) at time It also allows for assembly through elastic deformation during the process; thus It is possible to combine the components without damaging each other. On the gap closing panel (10), into the mounting gaps (31) in the upright profiles (30) by positioning it to facilitate the assembly process and to orient the panel to the correct position 15 For this purpose, there are guide pins (12). The ends of the guide pins (12) are preferably Designed with a conical or inclined geometry, this form allows for mounting clearances. (31) Tolerance is provided against redirection error during login and the user The experience is being improved. The gap closing panel (10) is manufactured as a single piece with dimensions of 6U; however, it has 20 components in its structure. It contains previously weakened fracture planes (13). Fracture planes (13), by mechanical force such as bending and / or folding of two adjacent closing panels (10) gap closing is activated by the movement in the direction of separation (16). This modular structure allows the panel (10) to be separated to the desired U dimension. Thanks to this, a single 6U panel can accommodate 25 different gap heights from 1U to 6U. It is adaptable; thus eliminating the need to maintain separate panel stock in different sizes. It disappears. The technical effect provided by the invention is the manually operated sliding mechanism (20), flexible through the locking surface (21) and fracture planes (13) supported by the structure (22). This is due to the combined use of the modular panel structure that has been implemented. 30 Thanks to this integrated structure, quick assembly is possible without the need for tools or fasteners. Disassembly is ensured by secure and vibration-resistant locking via continuous contact pressure. 6 Adaptability functions for different U-shaped dimensions simultaneously via a single panel. is being carried out.

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. A way to close the gaps between the upright profiles (30) in rack cabinets. The gap closing panel (10) has the following features:  on the gap closing panel (10), inside the sliding mounting gap (15) a slider positioned to perform linear motion 5 mechanism (20),  The gap on the sliding mechanism (20) makes contact with the upright profile (30). a locking surface configured to secure the closing panel (10) (21),  Supporting the locking surface (21) and in constant contact with the upright profile (30) 10 a flexible structure that applies pressure (22),  The device is configured to operate the sliding mechanism (20) manually. The gap is locked by linear movement without using any tools. to ensure that the closing panel (10) is locked to the upright profiles (30) a hand grip (23), 15  with the movement of the gap closing panel (10) in the direction of separation (16) different U to ensure that it can be adapted to the dimensions; gap closing panel (10) at least one fracture plane that has been previously weakened (13) It includes.

2. A gap closing panel (10) conforming to Claim 1, and its feature is; gap closing panel 20 (10) guide directed to the mounting gaps (31) on the upright profiles (30). It contains pins (12).

3. A gap closing panel (10) suitable for Request 1 or 2, and its feature is; sliding to ensure that the mechanism (20) is directed toward the locking position a lock chamfer (24) which functions as an inclined transition surface on the sliding mechanism (20) 25 It includes.

4. A gap closing panel (10) suitable for any of the previous requirements, and its feature is; the sliding mechanism (20) is balanced within the sliding mounting space (15) sliding mechanism (20) to ensure that it moves without friction It contains a sliding plane (25) positioned symmetrically on it. 30 8 5. A gap closing panel (10) suitable for any of the previous requirements, and its feature is; to prevent the sliding mechanism (20) from opening unintentionally and the sliding elastic during the first installation of the mechanism (20) into the gap closing panel (10) Gap closing panel (10) to enable assembly via deformation It contains a radius of elasticity (17). 5 6. A gap closing panel (10) suitable for any of the previous requirements, and its feature is; To increase the structural rigidity of the gap closing panel (10) and to absorb the deflection and torsional effects at least one central reinforcement on the gap closing panel (10) to limit the gap. It includes a curtain (11) and at least one side edge reinforcement curtain (14).

7. According to claim 1, a gap closing panel (10) has the following feature; gap closing panel 10 (10) To ensure adaptability to any U size between 1U and 6U. It includes fracture planes (13).

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