Sliding track structure

a track structure and sliding technology, applied in the field of sliding track structure, can solve the problems of high space cost, many problems become too complicated, and the weight of the coupled computer would become too large, and achieve the effect of reducing the cost of production

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-07
INVENTEC CORP
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[0008] Therefore the present invention aims to provide a sliding track structure that can provide a damper and shock absorbing function in horizontal and vertical direction. Installation is simple. The structure adopts a single element design, and can be produced at a lower cost.
[0009] The sliding track structure according to the invention is adopted for use on servers. It is located on a lateral side of a server to guide loading of the server into a rack. The invention has a latch hook extended from a body and is extended into the interior of the server to be latched. The body further has an upright elastic rib extended from the top surface for a selected distance and transverse elastic ribs extended from lateral sides for another selected distance. When the server is loaded into the rack, the upright elastic rib and the transverse elastic ribs press respectively an inner top wall and inner side walls of the rack to simultaneously provide a buffer and shock absorbing capability in horizontal and vertical direction, thereby cushioning the external impact.

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But based on the existing computer architecture, the coupled computers would become too bulky, and many problems become too complicated, such as cooling and power supply.
In areas where the space cost is high and vendors have to procure and install a great number of servers, such as data centers that provide host rental services, such a design can save a great deal of cost.
However, relocation of the rack still could happen.
Or an earthquake could occur and the rack could be shaken when subject to an external force.
As a result, the server installed on the rack could be damaged.
And the server could malfunction, or even be damaged.
Although they can provide some degree of effect, the structures are complicated, and fabrication costs are high.
Installation is not easy, and repairs and maintenance are difficult.

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[0016] The sliding track structure of the invention is installed on one side of a server, to guide loading of the server into a rack and also provide a buffer and shock absorbing capability in the horizontal and vertical directions at the same time. The structure of the invention is simple and easy to install and remove, and can be produced at a low cost.

[0017] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the sliding track structure of the invention includes latch hooks 31, an upright elastic rib 32 and transverse elastic ribs 33. The latch hooks 31 are formed on the bottom side of a body 30 and pass through openings 11 formed on one side of a server 10 to latch on an inner side of the server 10. Therefore the body 30 is latched securely on one side of the server 10.

[0018] The body 30 has slots 34 to receive elastic side ribs 40. The elastic side ribs 40 are made of a deformable metal and are extended slightly from the slots 34 for a selected distance, and may be embedded in the slots 34 when s...

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A sliding track structure is installed on one side of a server to guide loading of the server into a rack. The sliding track structure includes a body which has a latch hook, extended from a bottom side into the interior of the server to be latched thereon. The body, further, has an upright elastic rib extended from the top surface and a transverse elastic rib extended from a lateral side, to press respectively an inner top wall and an inner side wall of the rack to cushion the external impact and provide a buffer and shock absorbing effect horizontal and vertical direction.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a sliding track structure adopted for use on servers and particularly to a sliding track structure that provides a buffer and shock absorbing function in horizontal and vertical direction. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] With the constant advance of technology, computer application is no longer limited to a few national research institutions and known large enterprises. These days the price of the computer is very low and is affordable to almost every one. [0003] Based on the application, the computer generally can be categorized in personal computer, server and workstation, and super computer. The personal computer usually has one to two processors. It generally is used for processing administrative tasks in the enterprises or multimedia entertainment related applications. To process more complex tasks such as 3D computer graphic applications, the server is more desirable. To meet the present network requirements, us...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B88/00
CPCG11B33/127G11B33/123
InventorSHIU, YUNG-CHING
OwnerINVENTEC CORP