Computing Equipment Brackets and Retention Systems

Abstract

The present invention relates to a computing device bracket and a retaining system. The present disclosure provides a computing device bracket for a computing device. The computing device bracket includes a frame, a retaining member and an actuating member for mounting a computing device thereon, a retaining member mounted on the frame. The retaining member has a latch, and the latch is movable relative to the frame. The actuating member is movably coupled to the frame and the retaining member. The movement of the actuating member from a first position to a second position relative to the frame and the retaining member causes the retaining member to deform, so that the latch moves from an initial position to a final position relative to the frame, thereby engaging with or disengaging from a computing device mounted on the frame to respectively lock or unlock the computing device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to computing device racks and retention systems, and more particularly to server racks and computing systems having server nodes mounted on the racks. Background Art

[0002] In a typical computer data room layout, computing devices such as server nodes are mounted and fixed on server racks. In order to ensure the correct position and connection of the server nodes in the rack, each server node needs to be locked to the rack during normal operation of the server node, and the server node needs to be unlocked and removed from the server rack for maintenance and / or replacement. In order to optimize the use of the available space in the room while retaining sufficient clearance around the rack for maintenance, it is desirable to provide a computing system and a holding device that can reliably lock each server node to the rack and conveniently unlock the server node from the rack when maintenance is required. Summary of the invention

[0003] In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a computing device stand for a computing device. The computing device stand includes a frame, a holder mounted on the frame for mounting a computing device thereon, and an actuator. The holder has a latch that is movable relative to the frame. The actuator is movably coupled to the frame and the holder. Movement of the actuator relative to the frame and the holder from a first position to a second position causes the holder to deform, so that the latch moves from an initial position to a final position relative to the frame, thereby engaging or disengaging with a computing device mounted on the frame to lock or unlock the computing device, respectively.

[0004] Preferably, in the initial position, the latch is placed inside the compartment of the frame to lock the computing device rack housed in the compartment of the frame; when in the final position, the latch is placed outside the compartment of the frame to release the rack from the frame.

[0005] Preferably, the retaining member is elastically deformable and biases the latch toward the initial position.

[0006] Preferably, when the actuating member moves from the second position to the first position, the biasing force of the retaining member causes the latch to return to the initial position.

[0007] Preferably, the retaining member has a connecting portion located between the supporting portion and the latch, the frame has a side wall, the supporting portion is mounted on the side wall, wherein the actuator has an execution portion, the execution portion can be engaged with the retaining member, and the execution portion is located between the side wall and the connecting portion.

[0008] Preferably, when placed between the side wall and the connecting portion, the actuator portion of the actuator can be self-locked to the frame.

[0009] Preferably, an opening is formed in the side wall, and when in the first position, the latch extends through the opening into the compartment.

[0010] Preferably, the actuating member is movable along an actuating path, the actuating path is parallel to the side wall of the frame, and the latch moves along a direction intersecting the actuating path between the initial position and the final position.

[0011] Preferably, the actuating member has an actuating portion, the actuating portion is engageable with a bearing portion of the retaining member, and the actuating member engages with the bearing portion of the retaining member to move the latch away from the frame.

[0012] Alternatively, in the initial position, the latch is placed outside the compartment of the frame so that the computing device stored in the compartment is unlocked; in the initial position, the latch is placed inside the compartment of the frame so that the computing device stored in the compartment is locked.

[0013] Preferably, the computing device bracket according to the present disclosure further includes an elastic member, wherein the elastic member is coupled to the frame and the actuating member to drive the actuating member toward the first position direction.

[0014] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a computing system. The computing system includes a frame, a computing device detachably coupled to the frame, a holder mounted on the frame, and an actuator movably coupled to the frame and the holder. The holder has a latch, and the latch is movable relative to the frame. The movement of the actuator relative to the frame and the holder from a first position to a second position causes the holder to deform, so that the latch moves from an initial position to a final position relative to the frame, thereby engaging with or disengaging from the computing device mounted on the frame to respectively lock or unlock the computing device.

[0015] Preferably, in the initial position, the latch is placed inside the compartment of the frame to lock the computing device received in the compartment of the frame; when in the final position, the latch is placed outside the compartment of the frame to release the computing device from the frame.

[0016] Preferably, the retaining member is elastically deformable and biases the latch toward the initial position.

[0017] Preferably, when the actuating member moves from the second position to the first position, the biasing force of the retaining member causes the latch to return to the initial position.

[0018] Preferably, the retaining member has a connecting portion located between the supporting portion and the latch, the frame has a side wall, the supporting portion is mounted on the side wall, wherein the actuator has an execution portion, the execution portion can be engaged with the retaining member, and the execution portion is located between the side wall and the connecting portion.

[0019] Preferably, a stopper is formed on the computing device, wherein the latch engages the stopper when in the initial position to lock the computing device in the compartment.

[0020] Preferably, the frame has a side wall, the retaining member is mounted on the side wall, and an opening is formed on the side wall, wherein the latch extends through the opening into the compartment to engage the stop portion of the computing device when in the initial position to lock the computing device in the compartment.

[0021] Preferably, the actuating member is movable along an actuating path, the actuating path is parallel to the side wall of the frame, and the latch moves along a direction intersecting the actuating path between the initial position and the final position.

[0022] Preferably, the actuator has an actuating portion, the actuating portion is engageable with a bearing portion of the retaining member, and the actuating member engages with the bearing portion of the retaining member to move the latch away from the frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a computing device stand according to one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 is at least one server of a computing device for installation on Figure 1 a perspective view of the computing device stand shown;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram of

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of an example computing device bracket is shown;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of the middle portion 5;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention shows a retaining member and an actuating member assembly;

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view showing two positions of the actuator;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 a partial enlarged view of the middle portion 8;

[0031] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 An enlarged top view of the actuator is shown in a first position;

[0032] Fig.10 yes Figure 8 An enlarged top view of the actuator is shown in the second position;

[0033] Fig.11 It is a side-by-side comparison stereogram of the two positions of the actuator;

[0034] Fig.12 is a perspective view of a computing device stand according to another embodiment;

[0035] Fig.13 At least one server of the computing device is installed on Fig.12 a perspective view of the computing device stand shown;

[0036] Fig.14 yes Fig.12 A partial cross-sectional view of an example computing device bracket is shown;

[0037] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 A partial enlarged view of

[0038] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 A partial enlarged perspective view showing two positions of the actuator;

[0039] Fig.17 yes Fig.16 An enlarged top view of the actuator is shown in a first position;

[0040] Fig.18 yes Fig.16 An enlarged top view of the actuator is shown in the second position;

[0041] Fig.19 is a perspective view of a computing device stand according to yet another embodiment;

[0042] Fig. 20 yes Fig.19 A partial enlarged view of the middle portion 20;

[0043] Fig.21 yes Fig.19A partial enlarged view of the middle portion 21;

[0044] Fig. 22 yes Fig. 20 An enlarged top view of the actuator is shown in a first position;

[0045] Fig.23 yes Fig. 20 An enlarged top view of the actuator is shown in the second position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Figures 1 to 11 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a computing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, such as a computer server system 50 and a computing device rack 100. Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the computer server system 50 includes a computing device rack 100 and one or more servers 80 removably coupled to the rack 100. The rack 100 includes a frame 110, and one or more compartments 120 are formed in the frame 110. The compartments 120 are formed around a pair of side walls 122 and 124, a top plate 121, and a bottom plate 125 of the frame 110. Each compartment 120 is used to receive and hold a server 80 therein. A retaining member 130 and an actuator 140 are installed on the outside of one of the side walls, such as the outside of the side wall 122. The server 80 can be removed from the compartment 120 for maintenance and / or replacement, and when the maintenance and / or replacement is completed, it can be placed in the compartment 120 to perform conventional computing operations.

[0047] The retainer 130 has a support portion 132, a latch 138 movably coupled to the frame 110, and a connection portion 134 between the support portion 132 and the latch 138. The support portion 132 is mounted to the frame 110 by, for example, fasteners or welding. Alternatively, the retainer 130 can be integrally formed with the frame 110, for example, stamped from a single sheet of metal plate. The latch 138 is fixedly coupled to or integrally formed with the support portion 132 through the connection portion. The retainer 130 is made of an elastic material, such as steel or an alloy, and has a preset elastic deformation characteristic. Therefore, the connection portion 134 can be elastically deformed, so that the latch 138 can move relative to the support portion 132 and the side wall 122 following the elastic deformation of the connection portion 134.

[0048] The side wall 122 is formed with an opening 128. The latch 138 is in a position aligned with the opening 128 and is movable between an initial position 138a and a final (deformed) position 138b. In the initial position 138a, the latch 138 passes through the opening 128 and extends into the compartment 120. In the final position 138b, the latch 138 is moved out of the compartment 120 through the opening 128.

[0049] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the actuator 140 is movably coupled to the frame 110 and the retaining member 130. The actuator 140 is translationally coupled to the side wall 122 by, for example, a mounting screw or a rivet 152 passing through a long hole 142 on the actuator 140. The actuator 140 has an actuator portion 144, and the actuator portion 144 is located between the side wall 122 and the retaining member 130. The actuator 140 can move along an actuator path 145 between a first position 144a and a second position 144b relative to the side wall 122, wherein the actuator path 145 intersects with the connecting portion 134 of the retaining member 130.

[0050] like Figure 8 , 9 , 10 and Fig.11 As shown in further detail, the actuator 140 in the first position 144a is indicated by reference numeral 140a, and the actuator 140 in the second position 144b is indicated by reference numeral 140b, that is, Figure 8 , 9 , 10 and Fig.11 The actuators 140a, 140b are shown with Figures 1 to 7 The actuator 140 is shown as the same component in the first position 144a and the second position 144b. When the actuator 140a is in the first position 144a, a gap 135 is formed between the connecting portion 134 and the side wall 122. Due to the elasticity of the retaining member 130, the connecting portion 134 is biased to occupy the gap 135, and the latch 138 is biased by the connecting portion 134 to extend into the compartment 120 through the opening 128 of the side wall 122.

[0051] In the initial position 138a, the latch 138 extends into the compartment 120 and engages with the chassis 90 of the server 80, thereby preventing the server 80 from being removed from the compartment 120. Thus, the server 80 is locked in the compartment 120 by the latch 138.

[0052] When the server 80 needs to be removed from the compartment 120, for example, for maintenance, the actuator 140 is operated to move from the first position 144a to the second position 144b along the pushing direction 141. The movement of the actuator 140 toward the second position 144b causes the actuator 140 to engage the connecting portion 134 of the retaining member 130, thereby deforming the connecting portion 134 by overcoming the elastic force of the retaining member 130. As the connecting portion 134 deforms, the latch 138 moves from the initial position 138a located inside the compartment 120, as shown in FIG. Fig. 9 As shown, it moves to a final position 138b outside of compartment 120, as shown in FIG. Fig.10 As shown, the latch 138 is withdrawn from the compartment 120 through the opening 128 .

[0053] The latches 138 are withdrawn from the compartments 120, disengaging the server chassis 90 from the latches 138 to unlock the servers 80 so that the servers 80 can be removed from the frame 110 for maintenance and / or replacement.

[0054] After the maintenance is completed, the server 80 can be placed in the compartment 120 to resume operation. The actuator 140 then retracts from the second position 144b to the first position 144a to vacate the gap 135. Since the retaining member 130 is elastic, the elastic force of the retaining member 130 causes the connecting portion 134 to rebound and occupy the gap 135, thereby retracting the latch 138 to the initial position 138a, that is, the latch 138a extends through the opening 128 into the compartment 120 to engage the chassis 90 and lock the server 80 in the compartment 120 of the frame 110.

[0055] The latch 138 may have a beveled outer edge 139 ( Fig. 9 ). During the insertion of the server 80 into the compartment 120, the chassis 90 engages the beveled outer edge 139 to push the latch 138 out of the compartment 120. After the stop 92 of the chassis 90 exceeds the latch 138, the engagement of the chassis 90 with the beveled outer edge 139 is released, so that the latch 138 rebounds and is placed inside the compartment 120, thereby locking the server 80 to the frame 110.

[0056] Therefore, the latch 138 can be allowed to return to the original position when the compartment 120 is in an empty state, so that the compartment 120 is in a state where the server 80 can be received and locked in the compartment 120 .

[0057] Since the actuator 144 is located between the side wall 122 and the connecting portion 134 and is biased by the connecting portion 134 , the actuator 140 can be self-locked to the frame 110 by the friction between the actuator 140 and the side wall 122 and the friction between the actuator 140 and the retaining member 130 .

[0058] Alternatively or additionally, such as Figure 7 As shown, the bracket 100 may further include an elastic member, such as a coil spring 170 coupled between the frame 110 and the actuating member 140, to drive the actuating member 140 toward the first position 140a. When the pushing force of the actuating member 140 toward the second position 144b is removed, that is, when the operator releases the actuating member 140, the force applied by the coil spring 170 to the actuating member 140 pulls the actuating member 140 back to the first position 144a, so that the latch 138 is restored to the position extending into the compartment 120.

[0059] Figures 12 to 18A computing system 60 according to another embodiment is described. The computing system 60 includes a rack 200 and one or more servers 80 removably coupled to the rack 200. The rack 200 includes a frame 210, and one or more compartments 220 formed in the frame 210. The compartments 220 are formed around a pair of side walls 222 and 224, a top plate 221, and a bottom plate 225 of the frame 210. Each compartment 220 is used to receive and hold a server 80 therein. The side wall 222 includes a pair of parallel plates 222a and 222b. A retaining member 230 and an actuator 240 are installed on the outside of one of the side walls, for example, between the outside of the side wall 222 and the pair of plates 222a, 222b. The server 80 can be removed from the compartment 220 for maintenance and / or replacement, and placed in the compartment 220 after the maintenance and / or replacement is completed to perform conventional computing operations.

[0060] The retainer 230 has a support portion 232, a latch 238 movably coupled to the frame 210, a connecting portion 234 between the support portion 232 and the latch 238, and a support portion 236 located at one end of the retainer 230 and connected to the latch 238. The support portion 232 is mounted to the plate 222b of the side wall 222 by, for example, fasteners or welding. Alternatively, the retainer 230 can be integrally formed with the side wall 222, for example, by stamping a single sheet of metal plate. The latch 238 is fixedly coupled to or integrally formed with the support portion 232 through the connecting portion. The retainer 230 is made of an elastic material, such as steel or an alloy, and has a preset elastic deformation characteristic. Therefore, the connecting portion 234 can be elastically deformed, so that the latch 238 can move relative to the support portion 232 and the frame 210 following the elastic deformation of the connecting portion 234.

[0061] An opening 228 is formed on the plate 222a of the side wall 222. The latch 238 can move between an initial position 238a and a final position 238b relative to the frame 210. In the initial position 238a, the latch 238 is outside the compartment 220. In the final position 238b, it passes through the opening 228 and extends into the compartment 220.

[0062] The actuator 240 is movably coupled to the frame 210 and the holder 230. The actuator 240 is translationally coupled to the side wall 222. The actuator 240 has an actuator portion 246. The actuator portion 246 is located toward the supporting portion 236 of the holder 230. The actuator 240 can move relative to the side wall 222 between a first position 244a and a second position 244b along a movement path or an actuator path 245 intersecting the connection portion 234.

[0063] like Fig.16 , 17 and Fig.18As shown in further detail, the actuator 240 in the first position 244a is indicated by reference numeral 240a, and the actuator 240 in the second position 244b is indicated by reference numeral 240b, that is, Fig.16 , 17 and Fig.18 The actuators 240a, 240b are shown with Figures 12 to 15 The actuator 240 is shown as being the same component in both the first position 244a and the second position 244b.

[0064] When the actuating member 240a is in the first position 244a, Fig.17 As shown, the actuating member 240 is disengaged from the retaining member 230 , and thus, due to the elasticity of the retaining member 230 , the latch 238 is biased toward the first position 238 a outside the side wall 222 , that is, the latch 238 is located outside the compartment 220 .

[0065] When the server 80 is placed in the compartment 220, the actuator 240 is moved toward the retaining member 230, for example, by a user pushing the actuator 240, so that the actuator portion 246 of the actuator 240 engages with the supporting portion 236 of the retaining member 230. Fig.18 As shown, the actuator 240 further moves toward the second position 244b, so that the actuator portion 246 of the actuator 240 abuts against and applies force to the supporting portion 236 of the retaining member 230, so that the actuator 240 causes the connecting portion 234 to deform, thereby moving the latch 238 away from the frame 210 to the final position 238b. That is, the latch 238 is moved and enters the compartment 220 through the opening 228 formed on the plate 222a of the side wall 222. After being placed in the compartment 220, the latch 238 engages with the chassis 90, thereby locking the server 80 in the compartment 220. As shown in FIG. Fig.16 As shown, the actuator 240 may be locked in the second position 244b, such as by securing a link 247 to a track 227 on the plate 222a of the side wall 222, to retain the latch 238 in the final position 238b.

[0066] After the link 247 is unlocked from the track 227, the actuator 240 moves back from the second position 244b toward the first position 244a, disengaging the actuator 240 from the retaining member 230. Due to the elasticity of the retaining member 230, the biasing force of the retaining member 230 causes the latch 238 to rebound back toward the initial position 238a and withdraw from the compartment 220, thereby releasing the engagement with the chassis 90 and unlocking the server 80 from the compartment 220.

[0067] Figures 19 to 22A computing system 70 according to yet another embodiment is described. The computing system 70 includes a rack 300 and one or more servers 80 removably coupled to the rack 300. The rack 300 includes a frame 310, and one or more compartments 320 formed in the frame 310. The compartments 320 are formed around a pair of side walls 322 and 324, a top plate 321, and a bottom plate 325 of the frame 310. The side wall 322 includes a pair of parallel plates 322a and 322b. Each compartment 320 is used to receive and hold a server 80 therein. A retaining member 330 and an actuator 340 are mounted on the outer side of the side wall 322. The server 80 can be removed from the compartment 320 for maintenance and / or replacement, and placed in the compartment 320 after the maintenance and / or replacement is completed to perform conventional computing operations.

[0068] The retainer 330 has a support portion 332, a latch 338 movably coupled to the frame 310, a connecting portion 334 between the support portion 332 and the latch 338, and a support portion 336 located at one end of the retainer 330 and connected to the latch 338. The support portion 332 is mounted to the plate 322b of the side wall 322 by, for example, fasteners or welding. Alternatively, the retainer 330 can be integrally formed with the side wall 322, for example, by stamping a single sheet of metal plate. The latch 338 is fixedly coupled to or integrally formed with the support portion 332 through the connecting portion. The retainer 330 is made of an elastic material, such as steel or an alloy, and has a preset elastic deformation characteristic. Therefore, the connecting portion 334 can be elastically deformed, so that the latch 338 can move relative to the support portion 332 and the frame 310 following the elastic deformation of the connecting portion 334.

[0069] An opening 328 is formed on the plate 322a of the side wall 322. The latch 338 can move between an initial position 338a and a final position 338b relative to the side wall 322. In the initial position 338a, the latch 338 extends into the compartment 320 through the opening 328. In the final position 338b, the latch 338 is outside the compartment 320.

[0070] The actuator 340 is movably coupled to the frame 310 and the retaining member 330. The actuator 340 is translationally coupled to the side wall 322. The actuator 340 has an actuator portion 346. The actuator portion 346 is connected to the supporting portion 336 of the retaining member 330. The actuator 340 can move relative to the side wall 322 between a first position 344a and a second position 344b along a moving path or an actuator path 345 intersecting the connecting portion 334.

[0071] like Fig. 22 and Fig.23 As shown in further detail, the actuator 340 in the first position 344a is indicated by reference numeral 340a, and the actuator 340 in the second position 344b is indicated by reference numeral 340b, that is, Fig. 22 and Fig.23 The actuators 340a, 340b are shown with Figures 19 to 21 The actuator 340 is shown as being the same component in both the first position 344a and the second position 344b.

[0072] When the actuating member 340 is in the first position 344a, the latch 338 is released by the actuating member 340, and the latch 338 is held in the initial position 338a under the elastic force of the connecting portion 334. In the initial position 338a, the latch 338 extends into the compartment 320 of the side wall 322 through the opening 328, and engages with the stopper 92 on the chassis 90 of the server 80 placed in the compartment 320. By the engagement of the latch 338 with the stopper 92 of the chassis 90, the server 80 is locked in the compartment 320, that is, the removal of the server 80 from the compartment 320 is prevented by the latch 338.

[0073] When the server 80 needs to be removed from the compartment 320, for example, to perform maintenance on the server 80, the actuating member 340 is moved by the user along the actuating path 345 from the first position 344a ( Fig. 22 ) toward the second position 344b ( Fig.23 )Pull.

[0074] Since the actuator 340 is connected to the retaining member 330 at the bearing portion 346, the movement of the actuator 340 toward the second position 344b applies a pulling force to the retaining member 330. Since the connecting portion 334 can be elastically deformed, the pulling force causes the connecting portion 334 to deform. The latch 338 moves out of the compartment 320 through the opening 328 as the connecting portion 334 deforms. After the latch 338 moves out of the compartment 320, the chassis 90 is disengaged from the latch 338, and thus, the server 80 can be removed from the compartment 320.

[0075] The above provides an explanation of example embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. It can be understood that the present disclosure is a non-limiting description and those skilled in the art can make multiple changes or modifications without departing from the innovative concept and scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A computing device bracket for a computing device, characterized in that: The computing device bracket comprises: a frame for mounting a computing device thereon; a retainer mounted to the frame, the retainer having a latch movable relative to the frame; an actuating member movably coupled to the frame and the retaining member; The movement of the actuator relative to the frame and the retaining member from the first position to the second position causes the retaining member to deform, so that the latch moves from an initial position to a final position relative to the frame, thereby engaging or disengaging the latch from a computing device mounted on the frame to lock or unlock the computing device, respectively.

2. The computing device stand according to claim 1, wherein: In the initial position, the latch is placed inside the compartment of the frame to lock the computing device rack housed in the compartment of the frame; when in the final position, the latch is placed outside the compartment of the frame to release the rack from the frame.

3. The computing device stand of claim 1, wherein: The retainer is elastically deformable and biases the latch toward the initial position.

4. The computing device stand of claim 3, wherein: When the actuating member moves from the second position to the first position, the biasing force of the retaining member causes the latch to return to the initial position.

5. The computing device stand of claim 2, wherein: The retaining member has a connecting portion located between the supporting portion and the latch, the frame has a side wall, the supporting portion is mounted on the side wall, wherein the actuator has an execution portion that can be engaged with the retaining member and is located between the side wall and the connecting portion.

6. The computing device stand of claim 5, wherein: When placed between the side wall and the connecting portion, the actuator portion of the actuator can be self-locked to the frame.

7. The computing device stand of claim 5, wherein: The side wall is formed with an opening through which the latch extends into the compartment when in the first position.

8. The computing device stand of claim 5, wherein: The actuating member is movable along an actuating path, the actuating path being parallel to the side wall of the frame, and the latch is movable along a direction intersecting the actuating path between the initial position and the final position.

9. The computing device stand of claim 3, wherein: The actuating member has an actuating portion, the actuating portion can engage with the bearing portion of the retaining member, and the actuating member engages with the bearing portion of the retaining member to move the latch away from the frame.

10. The computing device stand of claim 1, wherein: In the initial position, the latch is placed outside the compartment of the frame, so that the computing device stored in the compartment is unlocked; in the initial position, the latch is placed inside the compartment of the frame, so that the computing device stored in the compartment is locked.

11. The computing device stand of claim 1, wherein: The invention also includes an elastic member, wherein the elastic member is coupled to the frame and the actuating member to drive the actuating member toward the first position direction.

12. A computing system, characterized in that: The computing system comprises: frame; a computing device removably coupled to the frame; a retainer mounted to the frame, the retainer having a latch movable relative to the frame; an actuating member movably coupled to the frame and the retaining member, The movement of the actuator relative to the frame and the retaining member from the first position to the second position causes the retaining member to deform, so that the latch moves from an initial position to a final position relative to the frame, thereby causing the latch to engage with or disengage from a computing device mounted on the frame to lock or unlock the computing device, respectively.

13. The computing system of claim 12, wherein: In the initial position, the latch is placed inside the compartment of the frame to lock the computing device stored in the compartment of the frame; when in the final position, the latch is placed outside the compartment of the frame to release the computing device from the frame.

14. The computing system of claim 12, wherein: The retainer is elastically deformable and biases the latch toward the initial position.

15. The computing system of claim 14, wherein: When the actuating member moves from the second position to the first position, the biasing force of the retaining member causes the latch to return to the initial position.

16. The computing system of claim 13, wherein: The retaining member has a connecting portion located between the supporting portion and the latch, the frame has a side wall, the supporting portion is mounted on the side wall, wherein the actuator has an execution portion that can be engaged with the retaining member and is located between the side wall and the connecting portion.

17. The computing system of claim 12, wherein: A stop is formed on the computing device, wherein the latch engages the stop when in the initial position to lock the computing device in the compartment.

18. The computing system of claim 17, wherein: The frame has a side wall, the retainer is mounted on the side wall, and an opening is formed on the side wall, wherein the latch extends through the opening into the compartment to engage the stopper of the computing device when in an initial position to lock the computing device in the compartment.

19. The computing system of claim 18, wherein: The actuating member is movable along an actuating path, the actuating path being parallel to the side wall of the frame, and the latch is movable along a direction intersecting the actuating path between the initial position and the final position.

20. The computing system of claim 12, wherein: The actuating member has an actuating portion that can engage with the bearing portion of the retaining member, and the actuating member engages with the bearing portion of the retaining member to move the latch away from the frame.

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