Server mounting system

Abstract

A server mounting system includes a mounting post, a server chassis, and a mounting accessory. The mounting post includes a mounting rail containing a plurality of mounting holes. The server chassis includes a side panel with an outside surface, an inside surface, and at least one elongated mounting slot disposed through the side panel between the outside surface and the inside surface. The mounting accessory is defined in part by a plate, and is configured to couple the server chassis to the mounting post. The mounting accessory includes a lock component extending from the mounting accessory and configured to securely couple with the elongated mounting slot. The mounting accessory also includes a captive screw disposed through the plate. The captive screw is free to rotate relative to the plate, and is configured to threadably mate with one of the plurality of mounting holes.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to a mounting accessory for mounting a server chassis in a server rack. More specifically, the mounting accessory can be intuitively assembled to the server chassis without tools and can be adjusted to fit the mounting depth of the server chassis to the server rack. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Edge servers typically used in the 5G telecommunications market are installed in server racks of varying sizes, dimensions, and depths. However, existing server products on the market are designed with server chassis featuring fixed-position mounting accessories. Therefore, the installation depth of such server chassis within the server rack is limited by these fixed-position mounting accessories. Furthermore, these fixed-position mounting accessories may be damaged during packaging or transportation, rendering them unusable for installation.

[0003] Currently, there is a need for a server installation system that allows adjustment of the server chassis installation depth, enabling the server chassis depth to flexibly accommodate the depth limitations of various server racks. It would be beneficial if this server installation system included independent, intuitive installation accessories to avoid any possibility of damage during packaging or transportation. [Summary of the Invention]

[0004] The terms "implementation," "configuration," "scheme," "example," and "selection" are intended to refer broadly to all subject matter of this disclosure and the following claims. Statements containing these terms should be understood not to limit the subject matter described herein or to limit the meaning or scope of the following claims. The embodiments of this disclosure as covered herein are defined by the following claims, and not by this abstract. This abstract is a high-level overview of the various schemes of this disclosure and introduces some concepts further described in the detailed description section below. This abstract is not intended to define key or essential features of the subject matter claimed in the claims. Nor is this abstract intended to individually determine the scope of the subject matter claimed in the claims. The subject matter herein should be understood with reference to the appropriate portions of the entire specification of this disclosure, any or all drawings, and each claim.

[0005] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, a server mounting system includes mounting posts, a server chassis, and mounting accessories. The mounting posts include mounting rails containing a plurality of mounting holes. The server chassis includes a side panel. The side panel has an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one elongated mounting slot disposed between the outer and inner surfaces. The mounting accessories are partially defined by a panel and configured to couple the server chassis to the mounting posts. The mounting accessories include locking members extending from the mounting accessories and configured to securely couple to the elongated mounting. The mounting accessories also include retaining screws passing through the panel. The retaining screws are rotatable relative to the panel and configured to thread-engage one of the plurality of mounting holes.

[0006] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the plate is a first plate, and the mounting accessories are further defined by a second plate. The second plate extends along a first direction laterally away from the edge of the first plate. A locking member extends from the second plate along a second direction away from the first plate. A fixing screw is configured such that the threads of the fixing screw extend along the first direction.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the locking element includes a cap assembly having a cap diameter.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the locking member further includes a hollow body attached to the second plate, a spring, and a pin disposed through the hollow body. The pin includes a first flange at a first end and a second flange at a second end. A cap assembly is disposed around the pin and secured between the first flange and the outer side of the hollow body. The spring is secured between the second flange and the inner side of the hollow body. The spring biases the first flange toward the hollow body.

[0009] According to some embodiments disclosed herein, the elongated mounting groove has a first end and a second end. The first end has a maximum opening larger than the diameter of the cap. The second end has a maximum opening smaller than the diameter of the cap.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the elongated mounting groove is at least partially surrounded by bridging elements extending away from the inner surface of the side plate. The bridging elements extend along each long side of the elongated mounting groove between a first end and a second end. Each bridging element has a first inclined surface toward the first end of the elongated mounting groove and a second inclined surface toward the second end of the elongated mounting groove.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the cap assembly includes a bevel on the side facing the hollow body. The bevel of the cap assembly extends radially from the circumferential edge of the cap assembly. The bevel of the cap assembly is configured to complement the first and second bevels of each bridging element.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the server mounting system further includes a support piece extending from the outer surface of the side panel and spaced apart from the long side of the elongated mounting slot.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, a server mounting system includes mounting posts, a server chassis, and mounting accessories. The mounting posts include mounting rails containing a plurality of mounting holes. The server chassis includes a side panel. The side panel has an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least two elongated mounting slots disposed between the outer and inner surfaces. The mounting accessories are partially defined by plates and configured to couple the server chassis to the mounting posts. The mounting accessories are configured to couple the server chassis to the mounting posts. The mounting accessories include a first plate, a second plate, a locking member, and a fixing screw. The second plate extends laterally in a first direction away from the edge of the first plate. The locking member extends from the second plate in a second direction away from the first plate. The locking member is configured to securely couple one of the at least two elongated mounting slots. The fixing screw is disposed through the first plate. The fixing screw is rotatable relative to the first plate, and its configuration orientation causes the threads of the fixing screw to extend along the first direction. The fixing screw is configured to threadably engage one of the plurality of mounting holes.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the locking member includes a cap assembly having a cap diameter, a hollow body attached to a second plate, a spring, and a pin disposed through the hollow body. The pin includes a first flange at a first end and a second flange at a second end. The cap assembly is configured around the pin and fixed between the first flange and the outer side of the hollow body. The spring is fixed between the second flange and the inner side of the hollow body. The spring biases the first flange toward the hollow body.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, each elongated mounting groove has a first end and a second end. The first end has a maximum opening larger than the diameter of the cap. The second end has a maximum opening smaller than the diameter of the cap.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, each elongated mounting slot is at least partially surrounded by a bridging element extending away from the inner surface of the side plate. The bridging element extends along each long side of each elongated mounting slot between a first end and a second end. Each bridging element has a first inclined surface toward the first end of one of the elongated mounting slots and a second inclined surface toward the second end of one of the elongated mounting slots.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the cap assembly includes a bevel on the side facing the hollow body. The bevel of the cap assembly extends radially from the circumferential edge of the cap assembly. The bevel of the cap assembly is configured to complement the first and second bevels of each bridging element.

[0018] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the server mounting system includes a server chassis and two mounting fittings. The server chassis has two opposing side panels. Each side panel includes an outer surface and an inner surface. Each side panel includes at least two elongated mounting slots that pass through the side panel and are disposed between the outer and inner surfaces of the side panel. Each mounting fitting is configured to couple one of the two opposing side panels to a mounting post. Each mounting fitting is partially defined by a plate and includes a locking element and a fixing screw. The locking element extends from the mounting fitting and is configured to securely couple to one of the elongated mounting slots. The fixing screw is disposed through the plate. The fixing screw is rotatable relative to the plate and is configured to engage with threaded holes on the mounting rails of the mounting post.

[0019] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the plate is a first plate, and the mounting accessories are further defined by a second plate. The second plate extends laterally in a first direction away from the edge of the first plate. A locking member extends from the second plate in a second direction away from the first plate. A fixing screw is disposed through the first plate, and its orientation is such that the threads of the fixing screw extend along the first direction.

[0020] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the locking member includes a cap assembly having a cap diameter, a hollow body attached to a second plate, a spring, and a pin disposed through the hollow body. The pin includes a first flange at a first end and a second flange at a second end. The cap assembly is configured around the pin and secured between the first flange and the outer side of the hollow body. The spring is secured between the second flange and the inner side of the hollow body. The spring biases the first flange toward the hollow body.

[0021] According to some embodiments disclosed herein, each elongated mounting groove has a first end and a second end. The first end has a maximum opening larger than the diameter of the cap. The second end has a maximum opening smaller than the diameter of the cap.

[0022] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, each elongated mounting slot is at least partially surrounded by a bridging element extending away from the inner surface of the side plate. The bridging element extends along each long side of each elongated mounting slot between a first end and a second end. Each bridging element has a first inclined surface toward the first end of one of the elongated mounting slots and a second inclined surface toward the second end of one of the elongated mounting slots.

[0023] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the server mounting system further includes a plurality of support plates. Each support plate extends away from the outer surface of one of the two opposing side plates and is spaced apart from the long side of one of the elongated mounting slots. The cap assembly includes a bevel extending radially from the peripheral edge of the cap assembly on the side facing the hollow body. The bevel is configured to complement the first and second bevels of the bridging element.

[0024] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, a method is provided for securing a server within a server rack having two mounting posts using the aforementioned server mounting system. This method is applicable to two opposing side panels of the server rack. The method includes aligning a locking member of one of the two mounting fittings with the largest opening at a first end of one of the elongated mounting slots. The method further includes inserting the locking member of one of the two mounting fittings into the first end of the elongated mounting slot until a second plate of one of the two mounting fittings contacts a support plate. The method further includes continuously applying force to one of the two mounting fittings toward the second end of the elongated mounting slot, such that the bevel of the cap assembly engages with the first bevel of each bridging element. The method further includes continuously applying force to one of the two mounting fittings toward the second end of the elongated mounting slot, such that the engagement of the bevel of the cap assembly with the first bevel of each bridging element forces the cap assembly to resist the bias of a spring and disengage from the hollow body. The method further includes continuously applying force to one of the two mounting accessories toward the second end of one of the elongated mounting slots, using spring bias to keep the bevel of the cap assembly engaged with the second bevel of each bridging element until the cap assembly contacts the inner surface of the server chassis. The method further includes securely turning the threaded screw of one of the two mounting accessories into a threaded hole on the mounting guide of one of the two mounting posts.

[0025] The foregoing summary is not intended to represent every embodiment or every solution of this disclosure. Rather, the foregoing summary provides only examples of some novel solutions and features described herein. The foregoing features and advantages, as well as other features and advantages in this disclosure, will readily become apparent from the following detailed description of representative embodiments and modes of implementation of this disclosure when taken in conjunction with the drawings and the claims. Additional solutions to this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, given the detailed description of various embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. A brief description of the drawings will follow.

Implementation Method

[0026] This disclosure relates to a system for mounting server chassis within a server rack. The mounting system utilizes an intuitive spring-locking mechanism on the mounting accessories, which can be pushed into place for easy installation without tools. The mounting system allows for efficient and labor-saving rapid assembly and disassembly. The mounting system has a simple and modular structure, making it suitable for various server chassis and server racks.

[0027] Various embodiments will be described and referenced simultaneously to the drawings, in which similar reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to designate similar or identical elements. The first digit (for three-digit reference numerals) or the first two digits (for four-digit reference numerals) of each reference numeral corresponds to the figure number of that figure to indicate the first figure in which that reference numeral appears. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale and are only used to illustrate various aspects and features of this disclosure. To enable the reader to fully understand the particular aspects and features of this disclosure, numerous specific details, associations, and methods are provided herein. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these aspects and features can still be implemented even if one or more specific details are omitted or different associations and methods are used. In some cases, well-known structures or operations are not described in detail herein for ease of illustration. Furthermore, the various embodiments disclosed herein are not necessarily limited to the order of actions or events shown; some actions may occur in a different order or simultaneously with other actions or events. Moreover, not all actions or events shown must be performed to achieve the particular aspects and features of this disclosure.

[0028] In the detailed description of this disclosure, unless specifically excluded, and where appropriate, the singular form shall include the plural, and vice versa. The word “including” shall be interpreted as “including without limitation”. Furthermore, approximate words used herein, such as “about,” “almost,” “substantially,” “approximately,” etc., may be interpreted as “above,” “near,” “close to,” “within 3-5%,” “within acceptable manufacturing tolerances,” or any reasonable combination of these conditions. Similarly, the terms “vertical” or “horizontal” shall further include cases “difference from the vertical or horizontal direction by 3-5%.” In addition, directional terms, such as “top,” “bottom,” “left,” “right,” “above,” and “below,” shall be used as appropriate, including but not limited to: the equivalent direction shown with reference to the illustrative figures, the direction understood based on the common placement of the referenced object or element, or the direction otherwise described herein.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1, which illustrates a server mounting system 100 for mounting a server chassis 110 onto mounting posts 120 of a server rack 130. The server rack 130 includes at least the mounting posts 120 and a rear wall 140. In one embodiment, the server rack 130 includes two mounting posts 120, each mounting post 120 including a mounting rail 150. Each mounting rail 150 includes a plurality of mounting holes 160. Some or all of the plurality of mounting holes 160 are threaded.

[0030] Server chassis 110 includes a first side panel 165 and a second side panel 170. In one embodiment, at least one elongated mounting slot 180 is provided through each of the first side panel 165 and the second side panel 170. For example, three elongated mounting slots 180 are shown in Figure 1. In other embodiments, one, two, four or more elongated mounting slots 180 may be provided through the first side panel 165 and the second side panel 170. Having multiple elongated mounting slots 180 allows the server chassis 110 to be installed at different depths within the server rack 130 (see Figure 19). Mounting fittings 190 are configured to couple the server chassis 110 to each mounting post 120.

[0031] Referring to Figure 2, mounting accessory 190 is configured to couple server chassis 110 to each mounting post 120. Mounting accessory 190 includes a first plate 200 and a second plate 210. The second plate 210 extends laterally in a first direction 220 away from the edge 230 of the first plate 200. Mounting accessory 190 also includes a locking member 240 extending from mounting accessory 190 and configured to securely couple to one of the elongated mounting slots 180. Locking member 240 extends from the second plate 210 in a second direction 225 away from the first plate 200. A retaining screw 250 is disposed through the first plate 200 and is rotatable relative to the first plate 200. The retaining screw 250 is disposed through the first plate 200 such that a thread 260 of the retaining screw 250 extends in the first direction 220. The thread 260 is configured to threadably engage with one of a plurality of mounting holes 160. Multiple mounting holes 160 are provided for mounting rails 150 passing through one of the mounting posts 120.

[0032] Referring to Figure 3, the locking member 240 includes a cap assembly 300 having a maximum cap cross-sectional dimension 310. The cap assembly 300 shown in Figure 3 is circular, therefore its maximum cap cross-sectional dimension 310 is the diameter of the cap assembly 300. In other embodiments, the cap assembly 300 may not be circular, but still have a maximum cap cross-sectional dimension 310. The locking member 240 includes a hollow body 320 attached to the second plate 210. As can be seen externally in Figure 3, one end of the pin 330 is disposed through the hollow body 320.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 4, which shows a cross-sectional view of the locking member 240 generally sectioned along section line 4-4 of Figure 3. A hollow body 320 includes an internal space 400. A pin 330 is disposed through the hollow body 320. The pin 330 includes a first flange 410 at a first end and a second flange 420 at a second end. A cap assembly 300 is disposed around the pin 330 and secured between the first flange 410 and the outer surface 430 of the hollow body 320. A spring 440 is secured in the internal space 400 and located between the second flange 420 and the inner surface 450 of the hollow body 320. The spring 440 biases the first flange 410 toward the hollow body 320. The side 460 of the cap assembly 300 facing the hollow body 320 includes a first bevel 470 extending radially from the circumferential edge 480 of the cap assembly 300.

[0034] Referring to Figure 5, each of the first side panel 165 and the second side panel 170 includes an outer surface 500 and an inner surface 510. Each elongated mounting groove 180 is disposed through one of the first side panel 165 or the second side panel 170 and between the outer surface 500 and the inner surface 510. Each elongated mounting groove 180 has a first end 520 and a second end 540. The first end 520 has a maximum opening 530 larger than the maximum cap cross-sectional size 310. The second end 540 has a maximum opening 550 smaller than the maximum cap cross-sectional size 310.

[0035] Each elongated mounting slot 180 is at least partially surrounded by a bridging element 560. The bridging element 560 extends away from the inner surface 510 of the first side panel 165 or the second side panel 170 along each long side 570 between the first end 520 and the second end 540 of the elongated mounting slot 180. As the mounting accessory 190 moves toward the elongated mounting slot 180, the locking member 240 of the mounting accessory 190 is initially received by the largest opening 530, as indicated by arrow 580. A support piece 590 extends away from the outer surface 500 of the first side panel 165 and the second side panel 170. The support piece 590 is spaced apart from the long side 570 of the corresponding nearest elongated mounting slot 180.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 6, which shows a side view of the mounting accessory 190 when the locking member 240 (not shown) is inserted into the maximum opening 530 of the elongated mounting slot 180 and the second plate 210 contacts the support piece 590. As further described below, insertion is the step of installing the mounting accessory 190 into the server chassis 110.

[0037] Referring again to Figure 7, which is a top view generally along the section line 7-7 of Figure 6, the cap assembly 300 can be seen inside the server chassis 110. The bridging element 560 has a second bevel 700 facing a first end 520 of the elongated mounting slot 180, and a third bevel 705 facing a second end 540 of the elongated mounting slot 180. The first bevel 470 of the cap assembly 300 is configured to complement the second bevel 700 and the third bevel 705 of the bridging element 560.

[0038] Figures 6 and 7 further illustrate that the mounting accessory 190 is inserted into the elongated mounting slot 180 and is subjected to force in the direction indicated by arrow 710 to push it toward the second end 540 of the elongated mounting slot 180. In the above configuration, the first bevel 470 of the cap assembly 300 engages with the second bevel 700 of the bridging element 560 toward the first end 520 of the elongated mounting slot 180.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 8, which shows an external perspective view of the mounting accessory 190 in the same position relative to the server chassis 110 (as shown in Figures 6 and 7). After the first ramp 470 engages with the second ramp 700, a force is continued to be applied to the mounting accessory 190 in the direction of arrow 710 (as shown in Figure 7), forcing the cap assembly 300 to move upward along the second ramp 700. The cap assembly 300 simultaneously moves away from the hollow body 320 against the bias of the spring 440 until the mounting accessory 190 reaches the position relative to the server chassis 110 as shown in Figures 9 and 10. Figures 11 and 12 are additional views of the mounting accessory 190 in the position shown in Figures 9 and 10, showing further geometric details of the interaction between the cap assembly 300 and the bridging element 560.

[0040] Figure 11, generally along section lines 11-11 of Figure 10, shows the cap assembly 300 being pushed away from the inner surface 510 via the bridging element 560 in the direction of arrow 1100. Figure 12, also generally along section lines 12-12 of Figure 10, shows the cap assembly 300 separating from the outer surface 430 of the hollow body 320. The pin 330 has been pulled by the cap assembly 300 in the direction of arrow 1100, thereby compressing the spring 440. In the above configuration, the cap assembly 300 is supported by the bridging element 560 to resist the bias of the spring, while the spring 440 has been compressed compared to its rest position shown in Figure 4.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 13, which shows an external perspective view of the mounting accessory 190 in the same position relative to the server chassis 110 (as shown in Figures 9 through 11). In the position shown in Figure 13, a force continues to be applied to the mounting accessory 190 in the direction of arrow 710, forcing the cap assembly 300 downwards along the third ramp 705. Under the bias of spring 440, the cap assembly 300 is pulled towards the hollow body 320 until the mounting accessory 190 reaches the position relative to the server chassis 110 as shown in Figures 14 and 15. Figures 16 and 17 are further views of the mounting accessory 190 in the positions shown in Figures 14 and 15, showing additional geometric details of the interaction between the cap assembly 300 and the bridging element 560.

[0042] Figure 16 shows a top view of the mounting accessory 190, generally along section lines 16-16 of Figure 15. This top view shows the cap assembly 300 re-engaging with the inner surface 510 of the server chassis 110. Figure 17 shows a cross-sectional view of the locking member 240, generally along section lines 17-17 of Figure 15. This cross-sectional view shows the cap assembly 300 in front of the bridging element 560 and re-engaging with the inner surface 510 of the server chassis 110. In this configuration, the cap assembly 300 is pressed against the inner surface 510 by the bias of a spring 440, which is applied through the first flange 410 of the pin 330. In this configuration, the spring 440 has returned to its original position as shown in Figure 4, or almost returned to its original position.

[0043] The components and assembly of one embodiment of the server mounting system 100 have been described above. Please refer to Figure 18, which outlines a method 1800 for mounting a server chassis 110 within a server rack 130, applicable to each of the first side panels 165 and second side panels 170 in the server chassis 110. Method 1800 begins at step 1810, aligning the locking member 240 of the mounting accessory 190 (as shown in Figure 5) with the maximum opening 530 of the first end 520 of the elongated mounting slot 180.

[0044] Method 1800 continues in step 1820 by inserting the locking member 240 of the mounting accessory 190 into the maximum opening 530 of the first end 520 of the elongated mounting groove 180 (as shown in Figures 6 and 7) until the second plate 210 of the mounting accessory 190 contacts the support piece 590. Method 1800 continues in step 1830 by continuously applying force to the mounting accessory 190 toward the second end 540 of the elongated mounting groove 180 in the direction indicated by arrow 710 (as shown in Figure 7). The applied force causes the first inclined surface 470 of the cap assembly 300 to engage with the second inclined surface 700 of each bridging element 560 toward the first end 520 of the elongated mounting groove 180.

[0045] Referring again to Figure 18, method 1800 continues in step 1840, continuously applying force to the mounting accessory 190 toward the second end 540 of the elongated mounting slot 180 in the direction indicated by arrow 710 (as shown in Figure 8). The force is continuously applied in the direction of arrow 710 to move the mounting accessory 190 to a position relative to the server chassis 110 as shown in Figures 9 and 10. As shown in Figures 11 and 12, in the above configuration, the engagement of the first bevel 470 of the cap assembly 300 with the second bevel 700 of each bridging element 560 forces the cap assembly 300 to resist the bias of the spring 440 and move away from the hollow body 320 in the direction of arrow 1100.

[0046] Referring again to Figure 18, method 1800 continues at step 1850, continuously applying force to the mounting accessory 190 in the direction of arrow 710 (as shown in Figure 13). The force is continuously applied in the direction of arrow 710 to move the mounting accessory 190 to a position relative to the server chassis 110 as shown in Figures 14 and 15. As the accessory moves from the position shown in Figure 13 to the position shown in Figures 14 and 15, the first bevel 470 of the cap assembly 300, through the bias of the spring 440, continues to engage with the third bevel 705 of each bridging element 560 until the cap assembly 300 contacts the inner surface 510 of the server chassis 110. In the above configuration, the cap assembly 300 is trapped behind the maximum opening 550 of the second end 540 of the elongated mounting slot 180.

[0047] Please continue to refer to Figure 18. In step 1860, method 1800 is continued by turning the thread 260 of the fixing screw 250 of the mounting accessory 190 into the threaded mounting hole 160 on the mounting guide 150 of one of the two mounting posts 120.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 19. The server chassis 110 shown in Figure 19 is installed in the server rack 130 via different elongated mounting slots 180, the depth of which is different from that of the server chassis 110 shown in Figure 1.

[0049] Although the disclosed embodiments have been described and illustrated according to one or more specific implementations, those skilled in the art may recognize equivalent changes and modifications upon reading and understanding this specification and drawings. Furthermore, while a particular feature may be disclosed only for one of several implementations, that feature may still be combined with one or more features from other implementations to suit a specific application, depending on requirements and advantages.

[0050] Although various embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, it should be understood that these embodiments are merely examples and not limitations. Various modifications can be made to the disclosed embodiments based on the content of this disclosure without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the breadth and scope of this disclosure should not be limited to any of the above embodiments, but should be defined in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0051] The present disclosure, its advantages, and the drawings will be better understood from the following description of representative embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following drawings only describe representative embodiments and are therefore not intended to limit the various embodiments or the scope of the claims. Figure 1 is a perspective view of mounting a server chassis in a server rack through an exemplary server mounting system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary mounting accessory according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary locking member of the mounting accessory according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view generally along section line 4-4 of the exemplary locking member of Figure 3 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the mounting accessory according to some embodiments of the present disclosure aligned with the elongated mounting slot before insertion into the elongated mounting slot. Figure 6 is a side view of the mounting accessory according to some embodiments of the present disclosure inserted into the first end of the elongated mounting slot. Figure 7 is a top view of the mounting accessory inserted into the first end of the elongated mounting slot shown in Figures 5 and 6 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 8 is a perspective view of the mounting accessory according to some embodiments of the present disclosure inserted into the first end of the elongated mounting slot shown in Figure 6. Figure 9 is a perspective view of the mounting accessory in the middle position within the elongated mounting slot during the insertion process according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 10 is a side view of the mounting accessory as shown in Figure 9 in the middle position within the elongated mounting slot according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 11 is a top view of the mounting accessory as shown in Figures 9 and 10 in the middle position within the elongated mounting slot according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view generally along section line 12-12 of Figure 10, showing the geometric relationship between the locking member and the bridging element in the middle position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 13 is a perspective view of the mounting accessory in the middle position within the elongated mounting slot during the insertion process according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, for reference and comparison with Figure 14. Figure 14 is a perspective view of the mounting position of the mounting accessories according to some embodiments of the present disclosure in an elongated mounting slot. Figure 15 is a side view of the mounting position of the mounting accessories as shown in Figure 14 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure in an elongated mounting slot. Figure 16 is a top view of the mounting position of the mounting accessories as shown in Figures 14 and 15 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure in an elongated mounting slot. Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view generally along section line 17-17 of Figure 15 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, showing the geometry of the locking member and bridging element in the mounting position.Figure 18 is a flowchart illustrating the steps of a method for securing a server chassis within a server rack according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the method being used for each of two opposing side panels of the server chassis. Figure 19 is a perspective view illustrating the mounting of the server chassis of Figure 1 at different depths within the server rack of Figure 1 using an exemplary server mounting system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Biomaterial Storage]

[0053] Domestic storage information (please note in order of storage institution, date, and number): None. International storage information (please note in order of storage country, institution, date, and number): None.

Claims

1. A server installation system, comprising: A mounting post having a mounting rail including a plurality of mounting holes; a server chassis having a side panel having an outer surface and an inner surface, the side panel including at least one elongated mounting slot passing through the side panel and disposed between the outer surface and the inner surface; and a mounting fitting partially defined by a plate and configured to couple the server chassis to the mounting post, the mounting fitting including: a locking member extending from the mounting fitting and configured to securely couple to the at least one elongated mounting slot; and a fixing screw passing through the plate and rotatable relative to the plate, the fixing screw being configured to threadably engage one of the mounting holes; wherein the plate is a first plate, the mounting fitting is further defined by a second plate extending along a first direction laterally away from an edge of the first plate, the locking member extending from the second plate along a second direction away from the first plate, and the fixing screw being configured such that the thread of the fixing screw extends along the first direction.

2. The server mounting system as described in claim 1, wherein the locking element comprises a cap assembly having a cap diameter.

3. The server mounting system as described in claim 2, wherein the locking member includes a hollow body attached to the second plate, a spring, and a pin disposed through the hollow body, the pin including a first flange at a first end and a second flange at a second end, wherein the cap assembly is disposed around the pin and fixed between the first flange and the outer side of the hollow body, the spring is fixed between the second flange and the inner side of the hollow body, and the spring biases the first flange toward the hollow body.

4. The server mounting system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the at least one elongated mounting slot has a first end and a second end, the first end having a maximum opening larger than the diameter of the cap, and the second end having a maximum opening smaller than the diameter of the cap.

5. The server mounting system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the at least one elongated mounting slot is at least partially surrounded by a bridging element extending away from the inner surface of the side panel along each long side of the at least one elongated mounting slot between the first end and the second end, each bridging element having a first slope toward the first end of the at least one elongated mounting slot and a second slope toward the second end of the at least one elongated mounting slot.

6. The server mounting system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the cap assembly includes a ramp extending radially from a circumferential edge of the cap assembly on the side facing the hollow body, the ramp being configured to complement the first ramp and the second ramp of the bridging element.

7. The server mounting system as claimed in claim 1 further includes a support plate extending away from the outer surface of the side panel and spaced apart from a long side of the at least one elongated mounting slot.

8. A server installation system, comprising: A mounting post having a mounting rail including a plurality of mounting holes; a server chassis having a side panel having an outer surface and an inner surface, the side panel including at least two elongated mounting slots passing through the side panel and disposed between the outer surface and the inner surface of the side panel; and a mounting fitting configured to couple the server chassis to the mounting post, the mounting fitting including: a first plate and a second plate, the second plate extending laterally in a first direction away from an edge of the first plate; and a locking member extending from the second plate away from the first plate in a second direction, the locking member being configured to securely couple to one of the at least two elongated mounting slots; And a fixing screw, passing through the first plate and freely rotatable relative to the first plate, and configured such that the thread of the fixing screw extends along the first direction, the fixing screw being configured to threadably engage one of the mounting holes.

9. A server installation system, comprising: A server chassis having opposing side panels, each of the side panels including an outer surface and an inner surface, and each of the side panels including at least two elongated mounting slots passing through the side panels and disposed between the outer surface and the inner surface of the side panels; two mounting fittings, each of the two mounting fittings configured to couple one of the side panels to a mounting post, each of the two mounting fittings being partially defined by a plate, and including: a locking member extending from one of the two mounting fittings and configured to securely couple to one of the at least two elongated mounting slots; and a fixing screw passing through the plate and rotatable relative to the plate, the fixing screw being configured to engage with a threaded hole in a mounting rail of the mounting post; The plate is a first plate, one of the two mounting accessories is further defined by a second plate extending laterally away from the edge of the first plate, the locking member extending from the second plate in a second direction away from the first plate, and the fixing screw being configured such that the thread of the fixing screw extends along the first direction.

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