Housing and motherboard system

Abstract

A shell includes a shell body, a front cover and a rotating mechanism. The shell body includes an upper wall, two side walls and a bottom wall. The front cover includes a side plate. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating plate, a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft and a connecting rod. The rotating plate is disposed between the side wall and the side plate. The rotating plate includes a first rotating groove and a second rotating groove. The first rotating groove is located on a first surface of the rotating plate close to the side wall. The first rotating groove has an arc shape with a pivot point as a center. The second rotating groove is located on a second surface of the rotating plate close to the side plate. The first rotating shaft is slidably limited in the first rotating groove. The second rotating shaft is disposed on the side plate and slidably limited in the second rotating groove. One end of the connecting rod is pivotally arranged on the first rotating shaft and the other end is pivotally arranged on the second rotating shaft. Thus, the smoothness of operation can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a housing and motherboard system, and more particularly to a housing and motherboard system for accommodating a motherboard module. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, electronic products have become widely used in people's lives. To integrate the functions of electronic products and facilitate portability, manufacturers have housed motherboard modules and electronic components within a single enclosure, creating a host system such as a computer host or server host. Over time, this host system requires cleaning the enclosure, performing maintenance, or replacing faulty electronic components or motherboard modules. However, with existing enclosure structures, removing or installing motherboard modules or maintaining electronic components often requires removing the front cover, creating difficulties in the process.

[0003] In view of this, a housing and motherboard system that can improve operational smoothness remains a common goal for relevant companies. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a housing is provided, comprising a housing body, a front cover, and a rotating mechanism. The housing body includes an upper wall, two side walls, and a bottom wall, which are connected to form an accommodating space for accommodating a motherboard module. The front cover is movably fitted onto the housing body to close the accommodating space, and the front cover includes a side plate. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating plate, a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, and a connecting rod. The rotating plate is pivotally mounted on a side wall at a pivot point and disposed between the side wall and the side plate. The rotating plate includes a first rotating groove and a second rotating groove. The first rotating groove is located on a first surface of the rotating plate near the side wall, and the shape of the first rotating groove is an arc centered at the pivot point. The second rotating groove is located on a second surface of the rotating plate near the side plate, and the second rotating groove has a rotating section and a straight section, the rotating section being closer to the pivot point than the straight section, and the rotating section and the straight section forming a first angle to make the second rotating groove bend. The first rotating shaft is slidably limited within the first rotating groove. The second rotating shaft is disposed on the side plate and slidably limited within the second rotating groove. One end of the connecting rod is pivotally mounted on the first rotating shaft and the other end is pivotally mounted on the second rotating shaft. When the front cover is pulled by an external force, the front cover drives the second rotating shaft to slide relative to the second rotating groove, and drives the rotating plate to rotate around the pivot point. The first rotating shaft moves relative to the first rotating groove, so that the front cover opens and forms an obtuse angle with the aforementioned side wall.

[0005] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a motherboard system is provided, comprising a housing, a motherboard module, and a plurality of electronic components. The housing includes a housing body, a front cover, and a rotating mechanism. The housing body includes an upper wall, two side walls, and a bottom wall, which are connected to form an accommodating space. The front cover is movably mounted on the housing body to close the accommodating space, and the front cover includes a side plate. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating plate, a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, and a connecting rod. The rotating plate is pivotally mounted on a side wall at a pivot point and disposed between the side wall and the side plate. The rotating plate includes a first rotating groove and a second rotating groove. The first rotating groove is located on a first surface of the rotating plate near the side wall, and the shape of the first rotating groove is an arc centered at the pivot point. The second rotating groove is located on a second surface of the rotating plate near the side plate. The second rotating groove has a rotating section and a straight section. The rotating section is closer to the pivot point than the straight section, and the rotating section and the straight section form a first angle, causing the second rotating groove to bend. A first rotating shaft is slidably limited within the first rotating groove. A second rotating shaft is disposed on the side plate and slidably limited within the second rotating groove. One end of a connecting rod is pivotally mounted on the first rotating shaft, and the other end is pivotally mounted on the second rotating shaft. When the front cover is pulled by an external force, the front cover causes the second rotating shaft to slide relative to the second rotating groove, and causes the rotating plate to rotate around the pivot point. The first rotating shaft moves relative to the first rotating groove, causing the front cover to open and form an obtuse angle with the aforementioned side wall. The mainboard module is housed in the receiving space. Electronic components are disposed inside the front cover. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 A perspective view of a housing according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0007] Figure 2 Show according to Figure 1 An exploded view of the casing in the embodiment;

[0008] Figure 3 Show according to Figure 1 A perspective view of the rotating mechanism in the embodiment;

[0009] Figure 4 Show according to Figure 3 Side view of the rotating mechanism in the embodiment;

[0010] Figure 5 Show according to Figure 3 Side view of the rotating plate in the embodiment;

[0011] Figure 6 Show according to Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the housing in the embodiment;

[0012] Figure 7 Show according to Figure 1A schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the front cover and rotating mechanism in the embodiment;

[0013] Figure 8A A partial schematic diagram of a motherboard system according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown; and

[0014] Figure 8B Show according to Figure 8A A schematic diagram of the motherboard system in the embodiment with the front cover open.

[0015] The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0016] 100: Casing

[0017] 110, 110a: Main body of the shell

[0018] 111: Up the wall

[0019] 1111: Fastening hole

[0020] 112: Sidewall

[0021] 113: Bottom wall

[0022] 1131: Sliding groove

[0023] 120, 120a: Front cover

[0024] 121: Side panel

[0025] 122: Buckle section

[0026] 130, 130a: Rotating mechanism

[0027] 131: Rotating plate

[0028] 1311: First Surface

[0029] 1312: Second Surface

[0030] 1313: Pivot Hole

[0031] 1314: Pivot

[0032] 132: First Rotary Groove

[0033] 133: Second Rotary Groove

[0034] 1331: Rotation Section

[0035] 1332: Straight-through section

[0036] 134: First rotation axis

[0037] 135: Second Rotation Axis

[0038] 136: Connecting rod

[0039] 150: Positioning Structure

[0040] 151: Limiting groove

[0041] 1511: Rotational Limiting Section

[0042] 1512: Straight-through restriction section

[0043] 152: Limiting axis

[0044] 10: Motherboard System

[0045] 200: Electronic components

[0046] θ1: First included angle

[0047] θ2: Second included angle Detailed Implementation

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 ,in Figure 1 This diagram shows a perspective view of a housing 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Show according to Figure 1 An exploded view of the casing 100 in the embodiment. Figure 3 Show according to Figure 1 A perspective view of the rotating mechanism 130 in the embodiment. Figure 4 Show according to Figure 3 Side view of the rotating mechanism in the embodiment. Figure 5 Show according to Figure 3 A side view of the rotating plate 131 in the embodiment. (See attached image.) Figures 1 to 5As shown, the housing 100 includes a housing body 110, a front cover 120, and a rotating mechanism 130. The housing body 110 includes an upper wall 111, two side walls 112, and a bottom wall 113. The upper wall 111, the two side walls 112, and the bottom wall 113 are connected to form an accommodating space, wherein the accommodating space is used to accommodate a motherboard module. The front cover 120 is movably covered on the housing body 110 to close the accommodating space, and the front cover 120 includes a side plate 121. The rotating mechanism 130 includes a rotating plate 131, a first rotating shaft 134, a second rotating shaft 135, and a connecting rod 136. The rotating plate 131 is pivotally mounted to one side wall 112 at a pivot point and is disposed between one side wall 112 and the side plate 121. The rotating plate 131 includes a first rotating groove 132 and a second rotating groove 133. The first rotating groove 132 is located on a first surface 1311 of the rotating plate 131 near the side wall 112, and the shape of the first rotating groove 132 is an arc with the pivot point as the center. The second rotating groove 133 is located on a second surface 1312 of the rotating plate 131 near the side plate 121, wherein the second rotating groove 133 has a rotating section 1331 and a straight section 1332. The rotating section 1331 is closer to the pivot point than the straight section 1332, and the rotating section 1331 and the straight section 1332 form a first included angle θ1, making the second rotating groove 133 bendable. The first rotating shaft 134 is slidably limited in the first rotating groove 132. The second rotating shaft 135 is disposed on the side plate 121 and slidably limits the second rotating groove 133. One end of the connecting rod 136 is pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft 134 and the other end is pivotally connected to the second rotating shaft 135. When the front cover 120 is pulled by an external force, the front cover 120 drives the second rotating shaft 135 to slide relative to the second rotating groove 133, and drives the rotating plate 131 to rotate around the pivot point. The first rotating shaft 134 moves relative to the first rotating groove 132, so that the front cover 120 opens and forms an obtuse angle with the side wall 112.

[0049] With the rotation mechanism 130 configured, the front cover 120, which opens under force, can rotate relative to the pivot point, causing the side plate 121 of the front cover 120 to form an obtuse angle with the side wall 112. This prevents electronic components, such as fans and LED lights, mounted on the front cover 120 from obstructing the storage space, allowing the motherboard module to be smoothly removed or installed without first removing the front cover 120 from the main body 110 before removing or installing the motherboard module. This improves the smoothness of maintenance or installation operations.

[0050] Specifically, the rotating plate 131 is a hollow plate structure comprising a first surface 1311 and a second surface 1312. The first surface 1311 has a pivot hole 1313, which is located near the lower edge of the first surface 1311 and at the center of the first rotating groove 132. Further, the first rotating groove 132 is an arc-shaped groove centered on the center point of the pivot hole 1313. The rotating plate 131 also includes a pivot 1314, which is disposed in the pivot hole 1313 and pivotally mounted on the side wall 112, such that the rotating plate 131 is pivotally mounted on the side wall 112 at a pivot point, and the rotating plate 131 can rotate about the pivot point. Specifically, the pivot point is the center point of the pivot hole 1313 and the pivot 1314. Furthermore, both the first rotating shaft 134 and the second rotating shaft 135 are screw-type components, but the invention is not limited thereto. A connecting rod 136 is disposed between the first surface 1311 and the second surface 1312, and is located within the hollow cavity of the rotating plate 131. The connecting rod 136 has a Z-shaped concave bend, such that there is a height difference between the end of the connecting rod 136 pivotally mounted on the first rotating shaft 134 and the other end of the connecting rod 136 pivotally mounted on the second rotating shaft 135, thereby allowing the head of the second rotating shaft 135 to be accommodated between the connecting rod 136 and the first surface 1311. This reduces the volume of the rotating plate 131.

[0051] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 and Figure 7 ,in Figure 6 Show according to Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the housing 100 in the embodiment. Figure 7 Show according to Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the front cover 120 and the rotating mechanism 130 in this embodiment. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the rotating section 1331 is arc-shaped, and one end of the rotating section 1331 is integrally connected to the straight section 1332, which extends straight from the aforementioned end of the rotating section 1331. Figure 7As shown, when the front cover 120 is opened by an external force, the front cover 120 drives the second rotating shaft 135 to slide relative to the second rotating groove 133, so that the movement trajectory of the front cover 120 moves along the trajectory direction of the second rotating groove 133. When the second rotating shaft 135 slides in the rotating section 1331, the connecting rod 136 simultaneously drives the first rotating shaft 134 to move relative to the first rotating groove 132, so that the rotating plate 131 rotates around the pivot point, thereby driving the front cover 120 to rotate around the pivot point. As the second rotating shaft 135 slides along the trajectory of the second rotating groove 133 to the straight section 1332, the front cover 120 moves away from the housing body 110 along the trajectory of the straight section 1332, causing both the upper and lower edges of the front cover 120 to move away from the housing body 110. Furthermore, the front cover 120 is pulled upwards relative to the pivot point. When the second rotating shaft 135 slides to the end point of the straight section 1332, the connecting rod 136 simultaneously continues to drive the first rotating shaft 134 to move relative to the first rotating groove 132, causing the front cover 120 to rotate around the pivot point, and the second rotating shaft 135 to slide back, causing the front cover 120 to form an obtuse angle with the side wall 112. In this way, the front cover 120 can completely cover the accommodating space, allowing the housing 100 to perform motherboard module removal or installation operations without removing the front cover 120. Figure 6 As shown, the bottom wall 113 may have a sliding groove 1131 for the rotating mechanism 130 to pass through. Specifically, during the process of the front cover 120 being subjected to force and driving the rotating mechanism 130 to rotate, portions of the rotating plate 131 and the connecting rod 136 will pass through the sliding groove 1131 and be exposed outside the bottom wall 113 during rotation. This improves the smoothness of the rotation of the front cover 120.

[0052] Specifically, the first angle θ1 between the rotating section 1331 and the straight section 1332 can be 116 degrees, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In this way, the front cover 120 can be prevented from hitting the bottom wall 113 during rotation, thereby reducing the smoothness of the rotation of the front cover 120.

[0053] Furthermore, the number of rotating mechanisms 130 may be two, and they may be pivotally mounted on two side walls 112 respectively. The present invention is not limited to the number disclosed in the drawings.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, the upper wall 111 may include a fastening hole 1111, and the front cover 120 may include a latching part 122. The latching part 122 is located at the upper edge of the front cover 120 and is used to fasten into the fastening hole 1111. Specifically, the latching part 122 can fix the front cover 120 in a closed position when the front cover 120 is closed on the housing body 110 and the receiving space is sealed, thereby improving the stability of the front cover 120 in use.

[0055] Furthermore, the housing 100 may also include a positioning structure 150, which includes a limiting groove 151 and a limiting shaft 152. The limiting groove 151 is disposed on the rotating plate 131 and located on the second surface 1312 of the rotating plate 131. The limiting groove 151 has a linear limiting section 1512 and a rotational limiting section 1511, wherein the rotational limiting section 1511 is closer to the pivot point than the linear limiting section 1512, and the rotational limiting section 1511 and the linear limiting section 1512 form a second included angle θ2, and the second included angle θ2 is equal to the first included angle θ1. The limiting shaft 152 is pivotally connected to the front cover 120 and is slidably limited within the limiting groove 151. By providing a limiting groove 151 and a limiting shaft 152 on the rotating plate 131, the side plate 121 of the front cover 120 can be limited, thereby preventing the side plate 121 from rotating relative to the rotating plate 131, thus improving the stability of the rotation of the front cover 120. Specifically, the shape of the limiting groove 151 is the same as that of the second rotating groove 133, and the limiting groove 151 and the second rotating groove 133 are arranged parallel to each other on the second surface 1312. The limiting shaft 152 can be a screw, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the positioning structure is used to fix the relative position of the front cover and the rotating mechanism, and is not limited to the structure disclosed above.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 8A and Figure 8B ,in Figure 8A A partial schematic diagram of a motherboard system 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 8B Show according to Figure 8A A schematic diagram of the motherboard system 10 in this embodiment with the front cover 120a open. (See diagram below.) Figure 8A and Figure 8B As shown, the motherboard system 10 includes a housing, a motherboard module, and multiple electronic components 200. The housing body 110a, front cover 120a, and rotating mechanism 130a are compatible with... Figure 1 The housing body 110, front cover 120, and rotating mechanism 130 are the same in this embodiment and will not be described again here. The motherboard module is housed in the housing body 110a. Electronic components 200 are disposed inside the front cover 120a. By configuring the rotating mechanism 130a, the front cover 120a can be opened and forms an obtuse angle with the side wall of the housing body 110a, preventing the electronic components 200 disposed on the front cover 120a from obstructing the removal or installation of the motherboard module, and allowing the electronic components 200 disposed on the front cover 120a to be cleaned or maintained without removing the front cover 120a. This improves the smoothness of maintaining the motherboard system 10.

[0057] Specifically, the motherboard system 10 can be a server host system, and the electronic component 200 can be a fan component. When the user opens the front cover 120a, the electronic component 200 can be cleaned without removing the front cover 120a, and the motherboard module can be removed or installed without removing the electronic component 200, which facilitates the user's maintenance work.

[0058] In summary, the present invention has the following advantages: First, the rotating mechanism allows for the removal or installation of the motherboard module without removing the front cover. Second, the positioning structure prevents the front cover from rotating on its own.

[0059] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the concept and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A housing, characterized in that, Include: A housing body includes an upper wall, two side walls and a bottom wall, the upper wall, the two side walls and the bottom wall are connected to form an accommodating space, wherein the accommodating space is used to accommodate a motherboard module. A front cover, movably fitted onto the housing body to enclose the receiving space, the front cover including a side panel; and A rotating mechanism, comprising: A rotating plate, pivotally mounted at a pivot point to a side wall and disposed between the side wall and the side plate, the rotating plate comprising: A first rotating groove is located on a first surface of the rotating plate near the side wall, and the shape of the first rotating groove is an arc with the pivot point as the center; and A second rotating groove is located on a second surface of the rotating plate near the side plate. The second rotating groove has a rotating section and a straight section. The rotating section is closer to the pivot point than the straight section, and the rotating section and the straight section form a first angle to make the second rotating groove bend. A first rotating shaft is slidably limited within the first rotating groove; A second rotating shaft is disposed on the side plate and slidably limited within the second rotating groove; and A connecting rod, one end of which is pivotally mounted on the first rotating shaft and the other end of which is pivotally mounted on the second rotating shaft; When the front cover is pulled by an external force, the front cover causes the second rotating shaft to slide relative to the second rotating groove, and causes the rotating plate to rotate around the pivot point. The first rotating shaft moves relative to the first rotating groove, so that the front cover opens and forms an obtuse angle with the side wall.

2. The housing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper wall includes a fastening hole, and the front cover includes a snap-fit ​​portion located at the upper edge of the front cover and used to fasten into the fastening hole.

3. The housing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first angle between the rotating section and the straight section is 116 degrees.

4. The housing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning structure, which comprises: A limiting groove is disposed on the rotating plate and located on the second surface of the rotating plate. The limiting groove has a rotation limiting section and a straight limiting section, wherein the rotation limiting section is closer to the pivot point than the straight limiting section, and the rotation limiting section and the straight limiting section form a second angle, and the second angle is equal to the first angle. A limiting shaft is pivotally connected to the front cover and slidably limited within the limiting groove.

5. The housing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom wall has a sliding groove for the rotating mechanism to pass through.

6. A motherboard system, characterized in that, Include: A housing comprising: A shell body includes an upper wall, two side walls and a bottom wall, the upper wall, the two side walls and the bottom wall are connected to form an accommodating space; A front cover, movably fitted onto the housing body to enclose the accommodating space, the front cover including a side panel; and A rotating mechanism, comprising: A rotating plate, pivotally mounted to a side wall at a pivot point and disposed between the side wall and the side plate, the rotating plate comprising: A first rotating groove is located on a first surface of the rotating plate near the side wall, and the shape of the first rotating groove is an arc with the pivot point as the center; A second rotating groove is located on a second surface of the rotating plate near the side plate. The second rotating groove has a rotating section and a straight section. The rotating section is closer to the pivot point than the straight section, and the rotating section and the straight section form a first angle to make the second rotating groove bend. A first rotating shaft is slidably limited within the first rotating groove; A second rotating shaft is disposed on the side plate and slidably limited within the second rotating groove; and A connecting rod, one end of which is pivotally mounted on the first rotating shaft and the other end of which is pivotally mounted on the second rotating shaft; When the front cover is pulled by an external force, the front cover causes the second rotating shaft to slide relative to the second rotating groove, and causes the rotating plate to rotate around the pivot point, and the first rotating shaft moves relative to the first rotating groove, so that the front cover opens and forms an obtuse angle with the side wall. A motherboard module, housed within the housing space; and Multiple electronic components are located on the inside of the front cover.

7. The motherboard system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The upper wall includes a fastening hole, and the front cover includes a snap-fit ​​portion located at the upper edge of the front cover and used to fasten into the fastening hole.

8. The motherboard system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first angle between the rotating section and the straight section is 116 degrees.

9. The motherboard system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The housing also includes a positioning structure, which comprises: A limiting groove is disposed on the rotating plate and located on the second surface of the rotating plate. The limiting groove has a rotation limiting section and a straight limiting section, wherein the rotation limiting section is closer to the pivot point than the straight limiting section, and the rotation limiting section and the straight limiting section form a second angle, and the second angle is equal to the first angle. A limiting shaft is pivotally connected to the front cover and slidably limited within the limiting groove.

10. The motherboard system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom wall has a sliding groove for the rotating mechanism to pass through.

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