Case structure and outer cover unlocking module

By designing the enclosure module and the outer cover unlocking module, and utilizing the cooperation of triggering elements and linkages, the problem of complex and space-consuming locking structures of existing server enclosure top covers has been solved, achieving efficient locking and unlocking functions and improving the utilization efficiency of the internal space of the enclosure.

CN114779905BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13USI ELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210599778.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-05-30
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2042-05-30

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Technical Problem

The existing server chassis has a complex and space-consuming top cover locking structure, which makes it difficult to effectively utilize the internal space of the chassis.

Method used

Design a chassis structure and an outer cover unlocking module, including a chassis module and an outer cover unlocking module. The chassis module has an accommodating space and an opening. The outer cover unlocking module includes an outer cover element, a trigger element, and a linkage element. Unlocking is achieved by the deformation of the trigger element driving the displacement of the linkage element and the limiting element.

Benefits of technology

It achieves locking and unlocking functions while occupying less space, improves the practicality of the outer cover unlocking module, simplifies the structural design, reduces precision requirements, and improves the utilization efficiency of the internal space of the chassis.

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Abstract

The application discloses a case structure and an outer cover unlocking module. The case structure comprises a case module and an outer cover unlocking module. One side of the case module has a recess. The outer cover unlocking module comprises an outer cover element, a trigger element and a linkage element. The outer cover element is connected to the case module. The linkage element is movably connected to the outer cover element and the trigger element. The limiting element of the linkage element is connected to the linkage element. When the trigger element is in an original state, the linkage element is in a positioning state and the limiting element is located in the recess. When the trigger element is pressed by external force and changes from the original state to a deformed state, the trigger element drives the linkage element to displace, so that the linkage element drives the limiting element to displace in a direction away from the recess, and the linkage element changes from the positioning state to an unlocking state. Therefore, the case structure and the outer cover unlocking module can improve the practicability of the outer cover unlocking module.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a kind of cabinet and the upper cover unlocking module applied to cabinet, more particularly to a kind of cabinet structure and outer cover unlocking module with simple structure and smaller space occupation. BACKGROUND

[0002] The world is in an era of information explosion and rapid technological development today, therefore, the development of technology related to information processing, storage and equipment development also with vigorous development; Among them, the structure of service server cabinet is one of the development projects that are currently valued.

[0003] The server cabinet includes an upper cover and a cabinet, the upper cover can be combined with the cabinet, and the upper cover can be stably combined with the cabinet by using the locking structure. However, the design of the current upper cover locking structure is not only complex, but also has a large structure size (for example, the length is 70 mm, and the height (depth) is 15 mm), which needs to occupy more space inside the server cabinet; Moreover, the unlocking stroke of the existing upper cover locking structure also occupies more space. Therefore, due to the design of the current upper cover locking structure, the internal space of the server cabinet cannot be effectively utilized.

[0004] Therefore, how to overcome the above-mentioned defects through structural design improvement has become one of the important topics that the field desires to solve. SUMMARY

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a cabinet structure and an outer cover unlocking module to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted by the present application is to provide a cabinet structure, which includes a cabinet module and an outer cover unlocking module. The cabinet module has a containing space and an opening, the opening communicates with the containing space, one side of the cabinet module has a recess, and the recess communicates with the opening. The outer cover unlocking module includes an outer cover element, a trigger element and a linkage element. The outer cover element is detachably connected to the cabinet module and covers the opening, and the outer cover element has an exposed opening through the body. The trigger element is connected to the outer cover element and located in the exposed opening. The linkage element includes a linkage member and a limiting member, the linkage member is movably connected to the outer cover element and the trigger element, and the limiting member is connected to the linkage member. When the trigger element is in the original state, the linkage element is in the positioning state and the limiting member is located in the recess. When the trigger element is pressed by external force and changes from the original state to the deformed state, the trigger element drives the linkage member to displace, so that the linkage member drives the limiting member to displace in the direction away from the recess, and the linkage element changes from the positioning state to the unlocking state.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, another technical scheme adopted by the present application is to provide an outer cover unlocking module applied to a case structure, wherein the outer cover unlocking module comprises an outer cover element, a trigger element and a linkage element. The outer cover element is detachably connected to a case body module of the case structure and covers an opening of the case body module, and the outer cover element has an exposed opening penetrating the body. The trigger element is connected to the outer cover element and corresponds to the exposed opening. The linkage element comprises a linkage member and a limiting member, and the linkage member is movably connected to the outer cover element and the trigger element, and the limiting member is connected to the linkage member. When the trigger element is in an original state, the linkage element is in a positioning state and the limiting member is located in a recess of the case body module. When the trigger element is pressed by an external force and changes from the original state to a deformed state, the trigger element drives the linkage member to perform a disengaging action, so that the linkage member drives the limiting member to move away from the recess, and the linkage element changes from the positioning state to an unlocking state.

[0008] One of the beneficial effects of the present application is that the case structure provided by the present application can improve the practicability of the outer cover unlocking module through the technical scheme that the case body module has a containing space and an opening, the opening communicates with the containing space, one side of the case body module has a recess, the recess communicates with the opening. The outer cover unlocking module comprises an outer cover element, a trigger element and a linkage element. The outer cover element is detachably connected to the case body module and covers the opening, and the outer cover element has an exposed opening penetrating the body. The trigger element is connected to the outer cover element and located in the exposed opening. The linkage element comprises a linkage member and a limiting member, and the linkage member is movably connected to the outer cover element and the trigger element, and the limiting member is connected to the linkage member. When the trigger element is in an original state, the linkage element is in a positioning state and the limiting member is located in the recess. When the trigger element is pressed by an external force and changes from the original state to a deformed state, the trigger element drives the linkage member to move, so that the linkage member drives the limiting member to move away from the recess, and the linkage element changes from the positioning state to an unlocking state.

[0009] Another beneficial effect of the present application is that the outer cover unlocking module can improve the practicability of the outer cover unlocking module through the technical scheme that the outer cover element is detachably connected to a cabinet module of the cabinet structure and covers an opening of the cabinet module, the outer cover element has an exposed opening penetrating the body, a trigger element is connected to the outer cover element and corresponds to the exposed opening, a linkage element includes a linkage member and a limiting member, the linkage member is movably connected to the outer cover element and the trigger element, and the limiting member is connected to the linkage member, wherein when the trigger element is in an original state, the linkage element is in a positioning state and the limiting member is located in a recess of the cabinet module, and when the trigger element is pressed by an external force and changes from the original state to a deformed state, the trigger element drives the linkage member to perform a disengaging action, so that the linkage member drives the limiting member to move away from the recess, and the linkage element changes from the positioning state to an unlocking state.

[0010] To further understand the features and technical contents of the present application, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present application. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and illustration, and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the cabinet structure of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0012] Figure 2 It is a perspective view of the cabinet module of the cabinet structure of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0013] Figure 3 It is a perspective view of the outer cover unlocking module of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0014] Figure 4 It is a partially exploded view of the outer cover unlocking module of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0015] Figure 5 It is a first partial view of the internal structure of the cabinet structure of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0016] Figure 6 It is a second partial view of the internal structure of the cabinet structure of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 7 It is a locking state view of the outer cover unlocking module of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 8 It is an unlocking state view of the outer cover unlocking module of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 9Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a case structure according to a first embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 10 Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a case structure according to a second embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 11 Fig. 3 is a first state diagram of a cover unlocking module according to the second embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 12 Fig. 4 is a second state diagram of the cover unlocking module according to the second embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following is a detailed description of the embodiments disclosed herein of the case structure and the cover unlocking module according to specific, illustrative embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the application disclosed herein can be practiced with other embodiments as well. The details in the specification are intended to provide a thorough understanding of the application. The application can be carried out or applied in other different embodiments without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics of the application. Embodiments of the application will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the application. The embodiments can be implemented or carried out with other embodiments not specifically described herein without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the application. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the application is defined by the appended claims.

[0024] It should be understood that, although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. can be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. In addition, the term "or" used herein can include any one or more of the associated listed items, as possible.

[0025] First Embodiment

[0026] Referring to Figs. 1-5, the case structure Z according to the first embodiment of the present application can include a case module 1 and a cover unlocking module M. The case structure Z can be a server case, but is not limited thereto. Figures 1 to 9 Cooperation

[0027] and Figure 1 Figure 2 ​As shown, the box module 1 of the present application can have a receiving space 100 and an opening 101, the opening 101 is communicated with the receiving space 100, one side of the box module 1 has a recess 102, the recess 102 is communicated with the opening 101. For example, the box module 1 can be a semi-open metal casing; that is, the box module 1 can be composed of a front plate 10a, a rear plate 10b, a left plate 10c, a right plate 10d and a bottom plate 10e, the bottom plate 10e is detachably connected to one end of the front plate 10a, one end of the rear plate 10b, one end of the left plate 10c, one end of the right plate 10d, the front plate 10a is detachably connected to the left plate 10c and the right plate 10d, the rear plate 10b is detachably connected to the left plate 10c and the right plate 10d; and, the other end of the front plate 10a, the other end of the rear plate 10b, the other end of the left plate 10c and the other end of the right plate 10d jointly form the opening 101, and the front plate 10a, the rear plate 10b, the left plate 10c, the right plate 10d and the bottom plate 10e jointly define the receiving space 100; however, the box module 1 of the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned structural design. The receiving space 100 of the box module 1 can be used to provide the user to install the motherboard, the central processing unit, the memory group, the connector, the hard disk, the connecting wire and other electronic parts. One side (for example, the left plate 10c) of the box module 1 connected to the opening 101 can be inwardly recessed to form the recess 102; wherein, the recess 102 can be in a stepped shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0028] Next, as shown in Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 9 As shown, the outer cover unlocking module M can include an outer cover element M1, a trigger element M2 and a linkage element M3. The outer cover element M1 is detachably connected to the box module 1 and covers the opening 101, and the outer cover element M1 has an exposed opening M10 penetrating the body. The trigger element M2 can be connected to the outer cover element M1 and located at the exposed opening M10. The linkage element M3 can include a linkage M30 and a limiting element M31, the linkage M30 is movably connected to the outer cover element M1 and the trigger element M2, and the limiting element M31 is connected to the linkage M30.

[0029] For example, as shown in Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the outer cover unlocking module M of the present application can be the upper cover structure of the server case, but is not limited thereto. The outer cover element M1 can be a metal or plastic case upper cover. The cross section of the outer cover element M1 can be in an inverted U shape, but is not limited thereto. The outer cover element M1 can have a cover portion M1a, a first side wall portion M1b and a second side wall portion M1c. The first side wall portion M1b and the second side wall portion M1c are oppositely arranged and respectively connected to one end of the cover portion M1a. The cover portion M1a has an exposed opening M10, and the exposed opening M10 is adjacent to the second side wall portion M1c.

[0030] As shown inFigures 3 to 6 As shown, the trigger element M2 can be a key-shaped or a convex-shaped spring structure. The trigger element M2 has a fixed portion M20 and a pressing portion M21. The fixed portion M20 of the trigger element M2 is connected to the one side of the cover element M1 facing the box module 1, and the pressing portion M21 of the trigger element M2 corresponds to the exposed opening M10; more specifically, the pressing portion M21 is adjacent to and in close contact with the exposed opening M10. In this embodiment, the volume of the pressing portion M21 is greater than that of the fixed portion M20, but it is not limited thereto.

[0031] In addition, as shown in Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 9 As shown, the body M300 of the linkage element M30 is movably connected to the second side wall portion M1c of the cover element M1. One end of the body M300 of the linkage element M30 extends outward to form a first extension portion M301, and the first extension portion M301 is movably connected to the trigger element M2. The other end of the body M300 of the linkage element M30 extends outward to form a second extension portion M302, and the second extension portion M302 is connected to the limiting element M31. The second extension portion M302 is asymmetric to the first extension portion M301, and the length of the second extension portion M302 is greater than that of the first extension portion M301. In addition, the limiting element M31 can be a positioning column structure, and one end of the limiting element M31 is connected to one end of the second extension portion M302.

[0032] Further, as shown in Figure 7 As shown, the first extension portion M301 can have a first extension axis a1, and the first extension axis a1 corresponds to the extension direction of the first extension portion M301 extending outward from one end of the body M300. The second extension portion M302 can have a second extension axis a2, and the second extension axis a2 corresponds to the extension direction of the second extension portion M302 extending outward from the other end of the body M300. In addition, the first extension axis a1 and the second extension axis a2 have an inter-axis angle n, and the inter-axis angle n can be between 80-120 degrees, and preferably 90 degrees.

[0033] Therefore, when the trigger element M2 is in the original state, the linkage element M3 is in the positioning state and the limiting element M31 is located in the recessed portion 102. When the trigger element M2 is pressed by an external force and changes from the original state to the deformed state, the trigger element M2 drives the linkage element M30 to displace, so that the linkage element M30 drives the limiting element M31 to displace in a direction away from the recessed portion 102, and the linkage element M3 changes from the positioning state to the unlocking state.

[0034] For example, as shown in Figures 5 to 9As shown, when the user installs the outer cover unlocking module M completely on the box module 1, the outer cover unlocking module M will shield the opening 101, and the limiting member M31 will be located in the recessed portion 102; at this time, the trigger element M2 is in the original state, and the linkage element M3 is also in the positioning state. Therefore, the outer cover unlocking module M is in the locked state, so that the user cannot move or remove the outer cover unlocking module M.

[0035] Next, if the user wants to move or remove the outer cover unlocking module M, the user can press the touch-pressing portion M21 of the trigger element M2 at the exposed opening M10 position, so that the trigger element M2 is changed from the original state to the deformed state (that is, the trigger element M2 is deformed); at this time, the touch-pressing portion M21 will be displaced, and the first extension portion M301 of the linkage element M30 will be moved in the first direction (for example, downward, but not limited thereto). Wherein, since the body M300 of the linkage element M30 is pivoted to the outer cover element M1, and the length of the second extension portion M302 is greater than the length of the first extension portion M301. Therefore, when the first extension portion M301 moves a small amount and a short distance in the first direction (for example, the displacement amount can be between 0mm and 1.4mm, and the upper limit value is preferably 1.4mm, but not limited thereto) with the body M300 as the fulcrum, the second extension portion M302 of the linkage element M30 will be moved in the second direction (for example, upward, but not limited thereto) at the same time, and the displacement amount of the second extension portion M302 will be amplified (for example, the displacement amount can be between 0mm and 3.3mm, and the upper limit value is preferably 3.3mm, but not limited thereto). It is worth mentioning that the first direction and the second direction are opposite to each other.

[0036] Then, the second extension portion M302 drives the limiting member M31 to displace in the direction away from the recessed portion 102; at this time, the linkage element M3 will change from the positioning state to the unlocking state, that is, the outer cover unlocking module M will change from the original locked state to the active state. Next, under the condition that the user continuously presses the touch-pressing portion M21, the user can move the outer cover unlocking module M and remove it from the box module 1.

[0037] Generally speaking, in order to make the most effective use of space in the server case to accommodate more components and modules in the server, the components in the server case are usually arranged in a compact manner in the case. Therefore, the case structure Z of the present application can not only occupy a smaller space to set the locking / unlocking structure (that is, the trigger element M2 and the linkage element M3), but also the locking / unlocking structure of the present application can have the same function / efficiency as the existing locking structure. Moreover, the structure of the locking / unlocking structure of the present application is simpler than the existing locking structure, and the precision requirement is also lower.

[0038] Further, in combination with the above-mentioned technical solutions, the case structure Z of the present application can further comprise a plurality of locking / unlocking structures, and the plurality of locking / unlocking structures are arranged in the case structure Z in a staggered manner. Figures 7 to 9As shown, the recess 102 of the case module 1 of the present application can be a two-stage recess structure. For example, the recess 102 can include a first-stage recess 1020 and a second-stage recess 1021. The first-stage recess 1020 is connected to the opening 101, the second-stage recess 1021 is in communication with the first-stage recess 1020, and the first-stage recess 1020 is located between the opening 101 and the second-stage recess 1021. The recessed area sa2 of the second-stage recess 1021 is smaller than the recessed area sa1 of the first-stage recess 1020.

[0039] Therefore, when the trigger element M2 is in the original state, the limiting member M31 is located in the second-stage recess 1021 of the recess 102; at this time, the linkage element M3 is in the positioning state, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 7 Conversely, when the trigger element M2 is pressed by an external force and changes from the original state to the deformed state, the trigger element M2 will simultaneously drive the linkage member M30 to displace, so that the limiting member M31 is separated from the second-stage recess 1021 and displaced to the first-stage recess 1020; at the same time, the linkage element M3 changes from the positioning state to the unlocking state, as shown in Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 .

[0040] In addition, according to the above content, in combination with Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the present application further provides an outer cover unlocking module M applied to the case structure Z, the outer cover unlocking module M includes an outer cover element M1, a trigger element M2, and a linkage element M3. The outer cover element M1 is detachably connected to a case module 1 of the case structure Z and covers the opening 101 of the case module 1, and the outer cover element M1 has an exposed opening M10 penetrating the body. The trigger element M2 is connected to the outer cover element M1 and corresponds to the exposed opening M10. The linkage element M3 includes a linkage member M30 and a limiting member M31, the linkage member M30 is movably connected to the outer cover element M1 and the trigger element M2, and the limiting member M31 is connected to the linkage member M30. When the trigger element M2 is in the original state, the linkage element M3 is in the positioning state and the limiting member M31 is located in the recess 102 of the case module 1. When the trigger element M2 is pressed by an external force and changes from the original state to the deformed state, the trigger element M2 drives the linkage member M30 to perform a separation action, so that the linkage member M30 drives the limiting member M31 to displace in a direction away from the recess 102, and the linkage element M3 changes from the positioning state to the unlocking state.

[0041] Further, the body M300 of the linkage M30 is movably connected to the cover element M1, one end of the body M300 of the linkage M30 extends outward to form a first extension M301, and the first extension M301 is movably connected to the trigger element M2; wherein the other end of the body M300 of the linkage M30 extends outward to form a second extension M302, and the second extension M302 is connected to the limiting element M31.

[0042] Further, the second extension M302 is asymmetric to the first extension M301, and the length of the second extension M302 can be greater than the length of the first extension M301.

[0043] However, the above examples are only one of the possible embodiments and not intended to limit the present application.

[0044] Second embodiment

[0045] Please refer to Figures 10 to 12 , respectively, are a partial perspective view of a case structure of a second embodiment of the present application, a first state diagram of a cover unlocking module, and a second state diagram of a cover unlocking module, and please refer to Figures 1 to 9 . As shown, the case structure Z of the present embodiment is substantially similar to the case structure Z of the above embodiment, therefore, the same elements are not repeated here. In the present embodiment, the body of the cover element M1 of the present application can be outwardly convex to form at least one stop portion M11, the at least one stop portion M11 is adjacent to the exposed opening M10, and the cross section of the at least one stop portion M11 can be L-shaped.

[0046] For example, as shown in Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 , the body of the cover element M1 can have a curved stop portion M11 adjacent to the exposed opening M10; wherein in the present embodiment, the number of stop portions M11 is two, and the cross section of the stop portion M11 is L-shaped, but not limited thereto. Therefore, the cover unlocking module M of the present application can limit the deformation amount (i.e. displacement amount) of the trigger element M2 by providing at least one stop portion M11 on the cover element M1, thereby avoiding the problem of excessive deformation of the trigger element M2 due to excessive user pressing force.

[0047] Further, the cover element M1 of the present application can also have at least one positioning element M12 connected to the cover element M1 and located in the recess 102. For example, as shown in Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 10As shown, the outer cover element M1 can have a cover portion M1a, a first side wall portion M1b, and a second side wall portion M1c. The positioning member M12 can be a positioning post or a positioning pin, but is not limited thereto. One end of the positioning member M12 is connected to the second side wall portion M1c and is adjacent to the linkage member M30. The positioning member M12 can be located in the same recess 102 as the limiting member M31.

[0048] Further, as shown, when the trigger element M2 is in the original state, the limiting member M31 is located in the second-stage recess 1021 of the recess 102, and the positioning member M12 is also located in the second-stage recess 1021. Because the limiting member M31 is located on one side of the second-stage recess 1021 and the positioning member M12 is located on the other side of the second-stage recess 1021, the outer cover unlocking module M is in a locked state by being clamped and abutted on both sides of the second-stage recess 1021 by the limiting member M31 and the positioning member M12. Figures 5 to 10 However, when the trigger element M2 is deformed from the original state by an external force, the linkage member M3 drives the limiting member M31 to move out of the second-stage recess 1021 and to the first-stage recess 1020. At this time, the outer cover unlocking module M is in a movable state because the limiting member M31 is no longer limited by abutting on one side of the second-stage recess 1021, and the positioning member M12 can be displaced in the second-stage recess 1021 at will.

[0049] It is worth mentioning that, as shown, the outer cover element M1 can also have a plurality of positioning members M12, and one side of the box module 1 can also be recessed inward to form another recess 102a at the connecting opening 101. The recess 102a can have an L shape, but is not limited thereto. Therefore, when the outer cover unlocking module M is installed in the box module 1, one of the positioning members M12 of the outer cover element M1 can be located in the second-stage recess 1021 of the recess 102, and the other positioning member M12 of the outer cover element M1 can be located in the recess 102a. When the outer cover unlocking module M is separated from the box module 1, one of the positioning members M12 is separated from the recess 102, and the other positioning member M12 is separated from the recess 102a.

[0050] Figures 5 to 9 Further, the box module 1 of the present application can include a casing element 10 and an expansion rack element 11. The casing element 10 is detachably connected to the outer cover element M1, and the casing element 10 can have a receiving space 100 and an opening 101. One side of the casing element 10 has a recess 102. The expansion rack element 11 is arranged in the receiving space 100 and corresponds to the exposed opening M10. The trigger element M2 is located between the outer cover element M1 and the expansion rack element 11.

[0051] For example, as shown, the outer cover element M1 can have a cover portion M1a, a first side wall portion M1b, and a second side wall portion M1c. The outer cover element M1 can also have a plurality of positioning members M12. One side of the box module 1 can also be recessed inward to form another recess 102a at the connecting opening 101. The recess 102a can have an L shape, but is not limited thereto. Therefore, when the outer cover unlocking module M is installed in the box module 1, one of the positioning members M12 of the outer cover element M1 can be located in the second-stage recess 1021 of the recess 102, and the other positioning member M12 of the outer cover element M1 can be located in the recess 102a. When the outer cover unlocking module M is separated from the box module 1, one of the positioning members M12 is separated from the recess 102, and the other positioning member M12 is separated from the recess 102a.

[0052] For example, as shown, the outer cover element M1 can have a cover portion M1a, a first side wall portion M1b, and a second side wall portion M1c. The outer cover element M1 can also have a plurality of positioning members M12. One side of the box module 1 can also be recessed inward to form another recess 102a at the connecting opening 101. The recess 102a can have an L shape, but is not limited thereto. Therefore, when the outer cover unlocking module M is installed in the box module 1, one of the positioning members M12 of the outer cover element M1 can be located in the second-stage recess 1021 of the recess 102, and the other positioning member M12 of the outer cover element M1 can be located in the recess 102a. When the outer cover unlocking module M is separated from the box module 1, one of the positioning members M12 is separated from the recess 102, and the other positioning member M12 is separated from the recess 102a.​Figure 2 、 Figures 10 to 12 As shown in FIG. 1, the casing element 10 can include a front plate member 10a, a rear plate member 10b, a left plate member 10c, a right plate member 10d, and a bottom plate member 10e. The connection relationship between the front plate member 10a, the rear plate member 10b, the left plate member 10c, the right plate member 10d, and the bottom plate member 10e is as described above, and will not be described again. The expansion rack element 11 can be a bracket structure made of metal or plastic, and can be used to accommodate electronic elements such as hard disks, display cards, or power supplies, but is not limited thereto. The expansion rack element 11 is arranged on the bottom plate member 10e and adjacent to the left plate member 10c; wherein when the outer cover unlocking module M is installed on the box module 1, there is a gap distance h between the top rack 11a of the expansion rack element 11 and the outer cover element M1, and the gap distance h can be between 0.7mm and 1.5mm.

[0053] Therefore, the casing structure Z and the outer cover unlocking module M of the present application can make the trigger element M2 and the linkage element M3 still have the same unlocking effect as the existing locking structure in a limited space through the above technical solutions.

[0054] Advantages of the embodiments

[0055] One of the advantages of the present application is that the casing structure Z provided by the present application can improve the practicability of the outer cover unlocking module M through the technical solution of “the box module 1 has a containing space 100 and an opening 101, the opening 101 is communicated with the containing space 100, one side of the box module 1 has a recessed portion 102, the recessed portion 102 is communicated with the opening 101. The outer cover unlocking module M includes an outer cover element M1, a trigger element M2, and a linkage element M3. The outer cover element M1 is detachably connected to the box module 1 and covers the opening 101, and the outer cover element M1 has an exposed opening M10 penetrating the body. The trigger element M2 is connected to the outer cover element M1 and located in the exposed opening M10. The linkage element M3 includes a linkage member M30 and a limiting member M31, the linkage member M30 is movably connected to the outer cover element M1 and the trigger element M2, and the limiting member M31 is connected to the linkage member M30. When the trigger element M2 is in the original state, the linkage element M3 is in the positioning state and the limiting member M31 is located in the recessed portion 102. When the trigger element M2 is pressed by an external force and changes from the original state to the deformed state, the trigger element M2 drives the linkage member M30 to displace, so that the linkage member M30 drives the limiting member M31 to move away from the recessed portion 102”.

[0056] Another beneficial effect of the present application is that the outer cover unlocking module M provided by the present application can be connected to the cabinet module 1 of the cabinet structure Z in a detachable manner and shield the opening 101 of the cabinet module 1 through the outer cover element M1. The outer cover element M1 has an exposed opening M10. The trigger element M2 is connected to the outer cover element M1 and corresponds to the exposed opening M10. The linkage element M3 includes a linkage M30 and a limiting element M31. The linkage M30 is movably connected to the outer cover element M1 and the trigger element M2. The limiting element M31 is connected to the linkage M30. When the trigger element M2 is in the original state, the linkage element M3 is in the positioning state and the limiting element M31 is located in the recess 102 of the cabinet module 1. When the trigger element M2 is pressed by external force and changes from the original state to the deformed state, the trigger element M2 drives the linkage M30 to perform the disengaging action, so that the linkage M30 drives the limiting element M31 to disengage from the recess 102.

[0057] Furthermore, the cabinet structure Z of the present application can only occupy a small space to set the locking / unlocking structure (i.e. the trigger element M2 and the linkage element M3) through the above technical scheme, so that more components and modules can be accommodated in the cabinet structure Z, thereby achieving the most effective space utilization. Moreover, the locking / unlocking structure of the present application can also achieve the same function / efficiency as the existing locking structure. Furthermore, the structure of the locking / unlocking structure of the present application is simpler than that of the existing locking structure, and the precision requirement is also lower.

[0058] The above disclosure is only the preferred and feasible embodiments of the present application, and does not limit the protection scope of the claims of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent technical changes made according to the content of the specification and drawings of the present application are included in the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A cabinet structure, characterized by comprising: The application relates to a case module and an outer cover unlocking module. The case module comprises: a case module having a containing space and an opening communicating with the containing space, one side of the case module having a recess communicating with the opening; and The outer cover unlocking module comprises: an outer cover element detachably connected to the case module and shielding the opening, the outer cover element having an exposed opening penetrating through the body; a trigger element connected to the outer cover element and located at the exposed opening; and a linkage element comprising a linkage member and a limiting member, the linkage member movably connected to the outer cover element and the trigger element, and the limiting member connected to the linkage member; wherein, when the trigger element is in an original state, the linkage element is in a positioning state and the limiting member is located in the recess; wherein, when the trigger element is pressed by external force and changes from the original state to a deformed state, the trigger element drives the linkage member to displace, so that the linkage member drives the limiting member to displace in a direction away from the recess, and the linkage element changes from the positioning state to an unlocking state; wherein, one end of the body of the linkage member extends outward to form a first extension, and the first extension is movably connected to the trigger element; and the other end of the body of the linkage member extends outward to form a second extension, and the second extension is connected to the limiting member; and the limiting member is a positioning column structure.

2. The chassis structure of claim 1, wherein The second extension and the first extension are asymmetric, and the length of the second extension is greater than that of the first extension.

3. The chassis structure of claim 1, wherein The body of the outer cover element protrudes outward to form at least one stopper, and the at least one stopper is adjacent to the exposed opening and has an L-shaped cross section.

4. The chassis structure of claim 1, wherein The outer cover element has at least one positioning member connected to the outer cover element and located in the recess.

5. The chassis structure of claim 1, wherein The case module comprises: a casing element detachably connected to the outer cover element, the casing element having the containing space and the opening, and one side of the casing element having the recess; and an expansion rack element arranged in the containing space and corresponding to the exposed opening; wherein, the trigger element is located between the outer cover element and the expansion rack element.

6. An outer cover unlocking module characterized by, The outer cover unlocking module is applied to a case structure and comprises: an outer cover element detachably connected to a case module of the case structure and shielding an opening of the case module, the outer cover element having an exposed opening penetrating through the body; a trigger element connected to the outer cover element and corresponding to the exposed opening; and a linkage element comprising a linkage member and a limiting member, the linkage member movably connected to the outer cover element and the trigger element, and the limiting member connected to the linkage member; wherein, when the trigger element is in an original state, the linkage element is in a positioning state and the limiting member is located in a recess of the case module; wherein, when the trigger element is pressed by external force and changes from the original state to a deformed state, the trigger element drives the linkage member to displace, so that the linkage member drives the limiting member to displace in a direction away from the recess, and the linkage element changes from the positioning state to an unlocking state. When the trigger element is pressed by external force and changes from the original state to the deformed state, the trigger element drives the linkage to perform a disengaging action, so that the linkage drives the limiting member to move away from the recess, and the linkage element changes from the positioning state to the unlocking state. The body of the linkage is movably connected to the outer cover element, one end of the body of the linkage extends outward to form a first extension, and the first extension is movably connected to the trigger element. Another end of the body of the linkage extends outward to form a second extension, and the second extension is connected to the limiting member. The limiting member is a positioning column structure.

7. The outer cover unlocking module of claim 6, wherein, The second extension and the first extension are asymmetric, and the length of the second extension is greater than the length of the first extension.

8. The outer cover unlocking module of claim 6, wherein, The body of the outer cover element protrudes outward to form at least one stop portion, at least one stop portion is adjacent to the exposed opening, and the cross section of at least one stop portion is L-shaped.

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