Cabinet and server

Abstract

A cabinet and a server, wherein the cabinet includes a case and a carrier. The case has a bottom wall, an end wall, and two side walls, a mounting space in the case, and a connector on the end wall. The carrier is located in the mounting space and includes a main body and a handle, the main body includes a base plate and a vertical plate disposed on opposite sides of the base plate, the handle includes a crossbar and a connecting plate disposed on opposite sides of the crossbar, and the two connecting plates are rotatably coupled to the vertical plate on the same side, so that the handle can be rotated relative to the main body in a use position and a stowed position. When the handle is in the stowed position, the crossbar is fixed to an end wall to free up mounting space to avoid the crossbar from interfering with personnel assembling the manifold, and when the handle is in the use position, the crossbar is detached from the end wall and disposed over the main body for gripping, which facilitates the personnel lifting the carrier.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application relates to the field of computer servers, specifically a host casing and a server. [Previous Technology]

[0002] In conventional server designs, a tray is typically placed inside the main unit housing to support components such as busbars. The tray is usually equipped with a fixed handle for easy operation. However, during server assembly, the busbar needs to be installed inside the main unit housing, and cables are used to electrically connect the busbar to connectors within the housing. Due to the fixed handle, its position and structure often restrict assembly space, making the installation of the busbar and connection cables more difficult. Furthermore, the fixed handle cannot be flexibly adjusted, which may affect the structural strength optimization of the internal structure of the main unit housing. Therefore, conventional main unit housing designs have room for improvement in terms of assembly convenience and structural optimization. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a main unit housing that is easy to assemble and a server having the main unit housing.

[0004] In one embodiment of this application, a main unit housing is provided, including a housing and a carrier. The housing has a bottom wall, an end wall, and two side walls. The end wall and the two side walls are perpendicularly connected to the bottom wall, and the two side walls are perpendicularly connected to opposite sides of the end wall. The bottom wall, the end wall, and the two side walls enclose an installation space, and the end wall is provided with a connector within the installation space. The carrier is located within the installation space and includes a main body and a handle. The main body includes a base plate and upright plates disposed on opposite sides of the base plate. The handle includes a crossbar and connecting plates disposed on opposite sides of the crossbar. The two connecting plates are rotatably connected to the upright plates on the same side, allowing the handle to rotate relative to the main body between a use position and a storage position. When the handle is in the storage position, the crossbar is against the end wall; when the handle is in the use position, the crossbar detaches from the end wall and is positioned above the main body for gripping.

[0005] The aforementioned main unit housing can rotate between the use position and the storage position relative to the main body via the handle. Therefore, when the handle is in the storage position, the crossbar is attached to the end wall to free up installation space and prevent the crossbar from interfering with personnel assembling the busbar. Furthermore, the crossbar attached to the end wall can also strengthen the structural strength of the end wall. When the handle is in the use position, the crossbar is detached from the end wall and located above the main body for gripping, making it easier for personnel to lift the vehicle. It can be seen that the handle of this solution is a rotatable handle, which replaces the fixed handle of the vehicle in the prior art, improving the convenience of assembly.

[0006] In some embodiments, the base plate is parallel to the bottom wall, two upright plates are perpendicularly connected to the base plate, two connecting plates are perpendicular to the horizontal bar, the two upright plates and two connecting plates are parallel to the two side walls, the horizontal bar is parallel to the end wall, and the handle can rotate at a right angle between the use position and the storage position.

[0007] In some embodiments, each upright plate is provided with a shaft hole, each connecting plate is provided with a rotating shaft, and each rotating shaft is inserted into the shaft hole on the same side, so that the connecting plate can rotate relative to the upright plate around the rotating shaft.

[0008] In some embodiments, each upright plate is provided with an arc groove with the shaft hole as the center, each connecting plate is provided with a sliding pin, each sliding pin is inserted into the arc groove on the same side and can slide along the arc groove to guide the connecting plate to rotate relative to the upright plate around the rotating shaft.

[0009] In some embodiments, each upright plate is provided with a first positioning hole, and each connecting plate has a positioning member. When the handle is in the use position, the positioning member is aligned with the first positioning hole on the same side, and the positioning member can be inserted into the first positioning hole on the same side to position the handle in the use position.

[0010] In some embodiments, each upright plate is further provided with a second positioning hole. When the handle is in the storage position, the positioning member is aligned with the second positioning hole on the same side. The positioning member can be inserted into the second positioning hole on the same side to position the handle in the storage position.

[0011] In some embodiments, the crossbar is provided with multiple sockets, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the crossbar. Each socket passes through the crossbar on one side facing the end wall. The end wall is provided with multiple protrusions arranged at intervals. When the handle is in the storage position, each protrusion is inserted into a corresponding socket to position the handle on the end wall.

[0012] In some embodiments, the width of the socket gradually increases from the inside to the outside to guide the boss into the socket. The radial dimension of the boss gradually increases from the inside to the outside, so that a limiting groove is formed between the boss and the end wall. The limiting groove is used to accommodate the edge of the socket to limit the crossbar.

[0013] In some embodiments, a plurality of parallel reinforcing strips are provided on the inner side of the end wall, and the two ends of each reinforcing strip are respectively connected to the side wall on the same side. When the handle is in the storage position, the horizontal strip forms a reinforcing strip.

[0014] This application also provides a server, which includes a connector, a bus, a cable and the host housing in any of the above embodiments. The connector is disposed on the end wall, the bus is disposed on the base plate of the carrier, and the two ends of the cable are respectively plugged into the bus and the connector to electrically connect the bus and the connector.

Implementation Method

[0015] The technical solution of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments.

[0016] The terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity, specific order, or primary / secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined. The shape descriptions such as length, thickness, and width in the embodiments of this application are merely illustrative and should not constitute any absolute limitation on this application. The terms "perpendicular" and "parallel" are used to describe the ideal state between two components. In actual production or use, a state approximately perpendicular or parallel may exist, and they are not absolute geometric descriptions.

[0017] The reference to "embodiment" herein means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Where there is no conflict, the various embodiments in this application may be combined with each other.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application. The terms “comprising,” “having,” and “equipped with,” and any variations thereof, as used herein, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0019] In conventional server designs, a tray is typically installed inside the main unit housing to support components such as busbars. The tray is usually equipped with a fixed handle for easy operation. However, during server assembly, the busbar needs to be installed inside the main unit housing, and cables are used to electrically connect the busbar to connectors within the housing. Due to the fixed handle, its position and structure often restrict assembly space, making the installation of the busbar and connection cables more difficult. Furthermore, the fixed handle cannot be flexibly adjusted, which may affect the structural strength optimization of the internal structure of the main unit housing. Therefore, conventional main unit housing designs have room for improvement in terms of assembly convenience and structural optimization.

[0020] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a main unit housing that is easy to assemble and a server having the main unit housing. The main unit housing includes a housing and a carrier. The housing has a bottom wall, an end wall and two side walls. The end wall and the two side walls are perpendicularly connected to the bottom wall. The two side walls are perpendicularly connected to opposite sides of the end wall. The bottom wall, the end wall and the two side walls enclose an installation space. The end wall has a connector within the installation space. The carrier is located within the installation space and includes a main body and a handle. The main body includes a base plate and upright plates disposed on opposite sides of the base plate. The handle includes a crossbar and connecting plates disposed on opposite sides of the crossbar. The two connecting plates are rotatably connected to the upright plates on the same side, so that the handle can rotate relative to the main body between a use position and a storage position. When the handle is in the storage position, the crossbar is against the end wall; when the handle is in the use position, the crossbar is detached from the end wall and located above the main body for gripping.

[0021] The aforementioned main unit housing can rotate between the use position and the storage position relative to the main body via the handle. Therefore, when the handle is in the storage position, the crossbar is attached to the end wall to free up installation space and prevent the crossbar from interfering with personnel assembling the busbar. Furthermore, the crossbar attached to the end wall can also strengthen the structural strength of the end wall. When the handle is in the use position, the crossbar is detached from the end wall and located above the main body for gripping, making it easier for personnel to lift the vehicle. It can be seen that the handle of this solution is a rotatable handle, which replaces the fixed handle of the vehicle in the prior art, improving the ease of assembly.

[0022] Some embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to Figures 1 to 7. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. In one embodiment of this application, a host housing 100 and a server are provided. The server includes a connector 200, a cable 300, a bus 400 and a host housing 100. The host housing 100 includes a housing 10 and a carrier 20. The carrier 20 is disposed inside the housing 10 and is used to carry the bus 400. The connector 200 is disposed in the housing 10 and the cable 300 is used to connect the connector 200 and the bus 400.

[0024] Specifically, as shown in Figures 2, 4, and 6, the housing 10 includes a bottom wall 11, an end wall 12, and two side walls 13. The end wall 12 and the two side walls 13 are perpendicularly connected to the bottom wall 11, and the two side walls 13 are perpendicularly connected to opposite sides of the end wall 12, thus forming an installation space 10a. The end wall 12 is provided with a connector 200 within the installation space 10a for connecting to external components. The carrier 20 is located within the installation space 10a and includes a main body 21 and a handle 22. The main body 21 includes a base plate 211 and upright plates 212 disposed on opposite sides of the base plate 211. The handle 22 includes a crossbar 221 and connecting plates 222 disposed on opposite sides of the crossbar 221. The two connecting plates 222 are rotatably connected to the upright plates 212 on the same side, allowing the handle 22 to rotate flexibly between a "use position" and a "storage position" relative to the main body 21. When the handle 22 is in the stowed position, the crossbar 221 is flush against the end wall 12 to reduce space occupation and avoid interfering with assembly operations; when the handle 22 is rotated to the use position, the crossbar 221 detaches from the end wall 12 and is positioned above the main body 21, making it easier for personnel to grip and lift the carrier 20. This design improves the ease of assembly by replacing the conventional fixed handle with a rotatable handle 22.

[0025] The main body housing 100 can rotate between the use position and the storage position relative to the main body 21 by means of the handle 22. Therefore, when the handle 22 is in the storage position, the horizontal bar 221 is attached to the end wall 12 to free up the installation space 10a and prevent the horizontal bar 221 from interfering with the personnel assembling the busbar 400. In addition, the horizontal bar 221 attached to the end wall 12 can also play a role in strengthening the structural strength of the end wall 12. When the handle 22 is in the use position, the horizontal bar 221 is detached from the end wall 12 and located above the main body 21 for gripping, making it convenient for personnel to lift the carrier 20. It can be seen that the handle 22 of this solution is a rotatable handle 22, which replaces the fixed handle of the carrier 20 in the prior art and improves the convenience of assembly.

[0026] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2, 4, and 6, the base plate 211 is parallel to the bottom wall 11 of the housing 10, and two upright plates 212 are vertically connected to the base plate 211 to ensure the stability of the main body 21 structure. The two connecting plates 222 of the handle 22 are perpendicular to the crossbar 221, while the two upright plates 212, the two connecting plates 222, and the two side walls 13 of the housing 10 are parallel to each other, and the crossbar 221 is parallel to the end wall 12. This parallel and perpendicular layout design makes the internal structure of the main body housing 100 more regular. At the same time, the handle 22 can rotate between the "use position" and the "storage position", and the rotation angle is limited to a right angle (i.e., 90 degrees). When the handle 22 is rotated from the storage position to the use position, the crossbar 221 is exactly above the main body 21, which is convenient for gripping; when rotated back to the storage position, the crossbar 221 fits against the end wall 12, saving space. This right-angle rotation design ensures both ease of operation and clear position switching.

[0027] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, each upright plate 212 is provided with a shaft hole 212a, and each connecting plate 222 is provided with a rotating shaft 222a. The rotating shaft 222a can be inserted into the shaft hole 212a of the upright plate 212 on the same side. Through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 222a and the shaft hole 212a, the connecting plate 222 can rotate relative to the upright plate 212 around the rotating shaft 222a, thereby driving the entire handle 22 to rotate from the storage position to the use position. This design is simple and reliable, ensuring the flexibility of the handle 22's rotation, while ensuring the stability of the structure through mechanical connection. The setting of the rotating shaft 222a and the shaft hole 212a allows the handle 22 to easily switch positions when needed, meeting different assembly and operation requirements.

[0028] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, a guiding and limiting structure is further added to the connection of the rotating shaft 222a to improve the stability of rotation. Each upright plate 212 is also provided with an arc groove 212b, which is distributed in an arc shape with the shaft hole 212a as the center. At the same time, each connecting plate 222 is provided with a sliding pin 222b, which can be inserted into the arc groove 212b of the upright plate 212 on the same side and slide along the path of the arc groove 212b. When the connecting plate 222 rotates around the rotating shaft 222a, the sliding movement of the sliding pin 222b in the arc groove 212b can guide the rotation direction of the connecting plate 222, thereby ensuring that the handle 22 remains stable during rotation and does not deviate from the predetermined trajectory. This design of the matching of the arc groove 212b and the sliding pin 222b further optimizes the rotation function of the handle 22 and improves the overall reliability of the main housing 100.

[0029] Optionally, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, the arc of the groove 212b is 90 degrees, matching the right-angle rotation range of the handle 22 between the "use position" and the "storage position". The groove 212b has groove walls at both ends. When the connecting plate 222 rotates around the pivot 222a, the sliding pin 222b on each connecting plate 222 inserts into the groove 212b on the same side and can slide along the arc path of the groove 212b until the sliding pin 222b contacts the groove walls at both ends of the groove 212b. The groove walls at both ends of the groove 212b prevent the sliding pin 222b from moving further, thus providing a limiting function and ensuring that the handle 22 can accurately stop at the predetermined position when rotated to the use position or the storage position. By utilizing the 90-degree arc and the limiting function of the groove walls at both ends, the rotational smoothness and accuracy of the handle 22 are further optimized, improving the overall reliability of the main housing 100.

[0030] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, a positioning mechanism is added to ensure the stability of the handle 22 in the use position. Each upright plate 212 is provided with a first positioning hole 212c, and each connecting plate 222 is equipped with a positioning element 222c. When the handle 22 is rotated to the use position, the position of the positioning element 222c is exactly aligned with the first positioning hole 212c on the upright plate 212 on the same side. At this time, the positioning element 222c can be inserted into the first positioning hole 212c, thereby firmly fixing the handle 22 in the use position and preventing it from accidentally rotating or loosening during use. This positioning design not only improves the safety of operation, but also ensures that the personnel can obtain a stable grip experience when lifting the carrier 20, thereby further enhancing the practicality of the main housing 100.

[0031] Optionally, the positioning element 222c can be a hand-operated screw, which includes a threaded rod and a knob for easy manual rotation. When the handle 22 is rotated to the use position, the hand-operated screw is precisely aligned with the first positioning hole 212c on the same side upright plate 212. At this time, the operator can manually rotate the knob to screw the threaded rod of the hand-operated screw into the first positioning hole 212c, thereby firmly fixing the handle 22 in the use position and preventing it from being accidentally rotated or loosened during use. The design of the hand-operated screw as the positioning element 222c is not only simple to operate without additional tools, but also provides reliable fixing force. This positioning mechanism improves the safety and convenience of operation, ensuring that the operator can obtain a stable grip experience when lifting the carrier 20, thereby further enhancing the practicality of the main housing 100.

[0032] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, a second positioning hole 212d is further added to the first positioning hole 212c to fix the handle 22 in the storage position. Each upright plate 212 has a second positioning hole 212d in addition to the first positioning hole 212c. When the handle 22 is rotated to the storage position, the positioning member 222c on the connecting plate 222 aligns with the second positioning hole 212d on the same side. At this time, the positioning member 222c can be inserted into the second positioning hole 212d, firmly positioning the handle 22 in the storage position and preventing accidental movement during storage. This dual positioning hole design (first positioning hole 212c and second positioning hole 212d) ensures that the handle 22 can be reliably fixed in two key positions, further improving the stability of the main unit housing 100 during use and storage.

[0033] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3, 6, and 7, a plug-in structure is designed between the crossbar 221 and the end wall 12 to enhance the connection stability of the handle 22 in the retracted position. The crossbar 221 has multiple insertion ports 221a, which are spaced apart along the length of the crossbar 221, with each insertion port 221a penetrating the side of the crossbar 221 facing the end wall 12. Correspondingly, the end wall 12 has multiple spaced protrusions 121. When the handle 22 is rotated to the retracted position, the crossbar 221 fits against the end wall 12, and each protrusion 121 is precisely inserted into the corresponding insertion port 221a. This plug-in design, through the cooperation of the protrusions 121 and the insertion ports 221a, firmly positions the crossbar 221 against the end wall 12, preventing the crossbar 221 from shifting in the retracted state, and simultaneously enhancing the overall connection strength between the handle 22 and the housing 10.

[0034] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3, 6, and 7, the shapes of the socket 221a and the boss 121 are optimized to improve the convenience of insertion and the limiting effect. The width of each socket 221a is designed to gradually increase from the inside to the outside, forming a trumpet-shaped opening, which facilitates the smooth entry of the boss 121 into the socket 221a. At the same time, the radial dimension of each boss 121 also gradually increases from the inside to the outside, so that a limiting groove 122 is formed between the boss 121 and the end wall 12. When the boss 121 is inserted into the socket 221a, the edge of the socket 221a can be embedded in the limiting groove 122, thereby effectively limiting the crossbar 221. This gradual design not only simplifies the insertion process, but also further prevents the crossbar 221 from loosening or falling off in the storage position by the constraint of the limiting groove 122, thereby improving the stability of the structure.

[0035] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 6, the structural strength of the end wall 12 is further enhanced by the design of the reinforcing strips 30. Multiple parallel reinforcing strips 30 are provided on the inner side of the end wall 12, with each reinforcing strip 30 having its two ends connected to the side wall 13 on the same side, forming a support frame and enhancing the rigidity and deformation resistance of the end wall 12. When the handle 22 is in the retracted position, the horizontal strip 221 fits against the end wall 12 and forms an integrated structure with the reinforcing strips 30. At this time, the horizontal strip 221 not only serves a retractable function but also acts as an additional reinforcing strip 30, further improving the overall strength of the end wall 12. This design fully utilizes the positional characteristics of the handle 22 in the retracted state, combining it with the reinforcing function of the end wall 12 to optimize the structural performance of the main housing 100. Further optionally, the reinforcing strips 30 can support the connector 200, improving the stability of the connector 200.

[0036] In addition, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the spirit and scope of this application shall fall within the scope of disclosure of this application. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0037] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the server and host housing in one embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the housing of the main unit in Figure 1.

[0039] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 2.

[0040] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the vehicle in Figure 1 with the handle in the use position.

[0041] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the vehicle in Figure 1 with the handle in the storage position.

[0042] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the carrier in Figure 5 within the housing.

[0043] Figure 7 is an enlarged view of point B in Figure 6.

Claims

1. A main unit casing, improved in that it comprises: A housing having a bottom wall, an end wall, and two side walls, the end wall and the two side walls being perpendicularly connected to the bottom wall, and the two side walls being perpendicularly connected to opposite sides of the end wall, the bottom wall, the end wall, and the two side walls forming an installation space, the end wall having a connector within the installation space; a carrier located within the installation space and including a main body and a handle, the main body including a base plate and upright plates on opposite sides of the base plate, the handle including a crossbar and connecting plates on opposite sides of the crossbar, the two connecting plates being rotatably connected to the upright plates on the same side, allowing the handle to rotate relative to the main body between a use position and a storage position; when the handle is in the storage position, the crossbar is against the end wall; when the handle is in the use position, the crossbar detaches from the end wall and is positioned above the main body for gripping.

2. The host casing as described in claim 1, wherein: The base plate is parallel to the bottom wall, the two upright plates are perpendicularly connected to the base plate, the two connecting plates are perpendicular to the horizontal bar, the two upright plates and the two connecting plates are parallel to the two side walls, the horizontal bar is parallel to the end wall, and the handle can rotate at a right angle between the use position and the storage position.

3. The host casing as described in claim 1, wherein: Each of the upright plates is provided with a shaft hole, and each of the connecting plates is provided with a rotating shaft. Each rotating shaft is inserted into the shaft hole on the same side, so that the connecting plate can rotate relative to the upright plate around the rotating shaft.

4. The host casing as described in claim 3, wherein: Each of the upright plates is provided with an arc groove centered on the shaft hole. Each of the connecting plates is provided with a sliding pin, which is inserted into the arc groove on the same side and can slide along the arc groove to guide the connecting plate to rotate relative to the upright plate around the pivot.

5. The host casing as described in claim 1, wherein: Each of the upright plates is provided with a first positioning hole, and each of the connecting plates has a positioning member. When the handle is in the use position, the positioning member is aligned with the first positioning hole on the same side, and the positioning member can be inserted into the first positioning hole on the same side to position the handle in the use position.

6. The host casing as described in claim 5, wherein: Each of the uprights is also provided with a second positioning hole. When the handle is in the storage position, the positioning member is aligned with the second positioning hole on the same side, and the positioning member can be inserted into the second positioning hole on the same side to position the handle in the storage position.

7. The host casing as described in claim 1, wherein: The horizontal bar has multiple slots, which are spaced apart along the length of the horizontal bar. Each slot passes through the horizontal bar on one side facing the end wall. The end wall has multiple spaced protrusions. When the handle is in the storage position, each protrusion is inserted into a corresponding slot to position the handle on the end wall.

8. The host casing as described in claim 7, wherein: The width of the socket gradually increases from the inside to the outside to guide the boss into the socket. The radial dimension of the boss gradually increases from the inside to the outside, so that a limiting groove is formed between the boss and the end wall. The limiting groove is used to accommodate the edge of the socket to limit the horizontal bar.

9. The host casing as described in claim 1, wherein: The inner side of the end wall is provided with a plurality of parallel reinforcing strips, and the two ends of each reinforcing strip are respectively connected to the side wall on the same side. When the handle is in the storage position, the horizontal strip forms a reinforcing strip.

10. A server, improved in that: the server includes a connector, a bus, a cable, and a host housing as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the connector being disposed on the end wall, the bus being disposed on the base plate of the carrier, and the two ends of the cable being respectively inserted into the bus and the connector to electrically connect the bus and the connector.

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