Functional module locking device and functional module

Abstract

This application provides a functional module locking device and a functional module. The functional module locking device includes a mounting bracket with a locking pin; a locking assembly for locking or disengaging from the mounting bracket; the locking assembly includes a locking body, a latch, and a sliding cover; the latch is rotatably connected to the locking body; the sliding cover is slidably mounted on the locking body and drives the latch to rotate relative to the locking body; the latch engages with the locking pin when the locking assembly locks the mounting bracket; when the sliding cover displaces relative to the locking body, the latch rotates relative to the locking body and disengages from the locking pin. The movement of the sliding cover enables the latch to rotate relative to the locking body and disengage from the locking pin, thereby disengaging the locking assembly from the mounting bracket. This eliminates the need for separate latch rotation, simplifying the disengagement process and improving the unlocking efficiency of the functional module locking device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of data storage devices, and more particularly to a functional module locking device and a functional module. Background Technology

[0002] In servers, hard drive trays are secured inside the server chassis by snapping into latches on their elastic clips. Generally, this type of latching requires a pushing force from one side before pulling, which can increase the difficulty of manual operation when there is insufficient lateral space, resulting in complex unlocking steps and low unlocking efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a functional module locking device and functional module that facilitates unlocking.

[0004] An embodiment of this application provides a functional module locking device, comprising: a mounting bracket having a locking post; a locking assembly for locking or disengaging from the mounting bracket; the locking assembly including a locking body, a latch, and a sliding cover; the locking body being pivotally connected to the mounting bracket; the latch being rotatably connected to the locking body; the sliding cover being slidably mounted on the locking body and causing the latch to rotate relative to the locking body; the latch engaging with the locking post when the locking assembly locks the mounting bracket; and the latch rotating relative to the locking body and disengaging from the locking post when the sliding cover is displaced relative to the locking body.

[0005] The movement of the sliding cover allows the buckle to rotate relative to the main body of the latch, thereby disengaging the buckle and the locking pin. This facilitates the disengagement of the latch assembly from the mounting bracket without the need for separate buckle rotation, simplifying the disengagement process and improving the unlocking efficiency of the functional module latch device.

[0006] In at least one embodiment of this application, the buckle is pivotally connected to the locking body: the buckle is provided with a first track groove; the sliding cover is provided with a first movable post, which passes through the locking body and is inserted into the first track groove; the first movable post is movably passed through the locking body and abuts against different heights in the first track groove during movement, so as to realize the rotation of the buckle relative to the locking body.

[0007] The first movable post is inserted into the first track groove and abuts against different heights in the first track groove during movement, so as to realize the rotation of the buckle relative to the locking body, thereby realizing the disengagement of the buckle and the locking post, and realizing the unlocking by moving the sliding cover.

[0008] In at least one embodiment of this application, the sliding cover is further provided with a second movable post, which is arranged at a distance from the first movable post; the latch body is provided with a guide groove, which allows the second movable post and the first movable post to pass through and guides the movement of the second movable post and the first movable post.

[0009] The guide groove guides the first and second moving columns, improving the smoothness of their movement and ensuring that the first moving column abuts against the first track groove.

[0010] In at least one embodiment of this application, the buckle and the locking body are elastically connected.

[0011] The buckle is automatically reset relative to the lock body through the elastic connection between the buckle and the lock body.

[0012] In at least one embodiment of this application, the first track groove and a guide groove are connected in the thickness direction of the buckle; the first movable post passes through the first track groove and the guide groove; the first track groove is arranged obliquely relative to the guide groove.

[0013] The first track groove is arranged at an angle relative to the guide groove so that the first moving post abuts against the first track groove at different heights under the guidance of the guide groove, thereby realizing the rotation of the buckle relative to the locking body, so as to facilitate the locking and unlocking of the buckle and the locking post.

[0014] In at least one embodiment of this application, the first track groove includes a first groove portion and a second groove portion that are connected to each other, the second groove portion being arranged at an angle relative to the first groove portion; the first groove portion faces the corresponding guide groove and is able to be aligned with the guide groove.

[0015] The first groove can be aligned with the guide groove and the first movable post can pass through it to limit the rotation of the buckle and realize the self-locking of the buckle relative to the post.

[0016] In at least one embodiment of this application, the mounting bracket is provided with a first stop post, which is offset from the locking post; the first stop post abuts against the side of the buckle facing away from the locking post and drives the buckle to rotate relative to the locking body.

[0017] The first stop pin restricts the movement of the buckle and causes the buckle to rotate relative to the locking body, so that the locking body retracts toward the buckle, thereby achieving the locking action.

[0018] In at least one embodiment of this application, the mounting bracket is further provided with a second stop post, which protrudes toward the latch body and is on the same side as the first stop post; the second stop post abuts against the latch body, causing the first movable post to move relative to the latch body and move to the first groove.

[0019] By restricting the locking body with the second stop post, the sliding cover can slide relative to the locking body, so that the first moving post can move to the first groove and achieve self-locking of the buckle.

[0020] In at least one embodiment of this application, the buckle is accommodated within the sliding cover; the sliding cover has an opening; the buckle protrudes from the opening and engages with the locking post.

[0021] The latch is accommodated within the sliding cover, utilizing the space of the sliding cover and engaging with the latch post.

[0022] At least one embodiment of this application also provides a functional module, the functional module including the above-described functional module locking device.

[0023] The aforementioned functional module locking mechanism allows for easy fixing or unlocking of the functional module from other devices. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a functional module locking device in one embodiment.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a front view of a functional module latching device in one embodiment.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle structure of the functional module locking device in one embodiment.

[0027] Figure 4 This is an internal schematic diagram of the latching and locking mechanism of a functional module in one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 5 This is an internal schematic diagram of the latching and disengaging mechanism of a functional module locking device in one embodiment.

[0029] Explanation of main component symbols

[0030] Functional module locking device 100

[0031] Mounting rack 10

[0032] Pier 11

[0033] First stop bar 12

[0034] Second stop bar 13

[0035] Locking assembly 20

[0036] Lock body 21

[0037] Guide groove 211

[0038] Buckle 22

[0039] First track groove 221

[0040] First trench section 2211

[0041] Second groove 2212

[0042] Sliding cover 23

[0043] First moving column 231

[0044] Second moving column 232

[0045] Spring 24 Detailed Implementation

[0046] The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0047] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may also have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "placed" on another component, it can be directly placed on the other component or may also have an intervening component. The terms "top," "bottom," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only.

[0048] This application provides a functional module and a functional module locking device. The functional module locking device includes: a mounting frame with a locking post; a locking assembly for locking or disengaging from the mounting frame; the locking assembly includes a locking body, a latch, and a sliding cover; the locking body is pivotally connected to the mounting frame; the latch is rotatably connected to the locking body; the sliding cover is slidably mounted on the locking body and drives the latch to rotate relative to the locking body; the latch engages with the locking post when the locking assembly locks the mounting frame; when the sliding cover is displaced relative to the locking body, the latch rotates relative to the locking body and disengages from the locking post.

[0049] The movement of the sliding cover allows the buckle to rotate relative to the main body of the latch, thereby disengaging the buckle and the locking pin. This facilitates the disengagement of the latch assembly from the mounting bracket without the need for separate buckle rotation, simplifying the disengagement process and improving the unlocking efficiency of the functional module latch device.

[0050] refer to Figures 1 to 5 This application provides a functional module and a functional module locking device 100. The functional module locking device 100 includes a mounting bracket 10 and a locking assembly 20. The locking assembly 20 is connected to the mounting bracket 10 and locks or disengages from the mounting bracket 10. The functional module is used to implement one or more functions in an electronic device system, such as data storage and data processing, including but not limited to at least one of electronic devices or electronic equipment such as hard disks, motherboards, memory cards, network cards, and server hosts. The electronic devices or electronic equipment are installed in the mounting bracket 10.

[0051] The mounting bracket 10 is provided with a locking post 11, a first stop post 12, and a second stop post 13. The first stop post 12 and the locking post 11 are arranged at intervals and staggered in the horizontal direction. The locking post 11 is used to engage with the locking assembly 20 to lock the mounting bracket 10.

[0052] The second stop post 13 protrudes toward the latch body 21 and is on the same side as the first stop post 12; the second stop post 13 abuts against the latch body 21 and restricts the movement of the latch body 21.

[0053] refer to Figures 1 to 3 The locking assembly 20 includes a locking body 21, a latch 22, and a sliding cover 23. The latch 22 is rotatably connected to the locking body 21. The sliding cover 23 is slidably mounted on the locking body 21 and drives the latch 22 to rotate relative to the locking body 21, so that the latch 22 can engage or disengage from the locking post 11. Specifically, when the locking assembly 20 locks the mounting bracket 10, the latch 22 engages with the locking post 11; when the sliding cover 23 shifts relative to the locking body 21, the latch 22 rotates relative to the locking body 21 and disengages from the locking post 11.

[0054] The movement of the sliding cover 23 enables the buckle 22 to rotate relative to the locking body 21, and the buckle 22 and the locking post 11 to disengage, thereby enabling the locking assembly 20 and the mounting bracket 10 to disengage without the need to rotate the buckle 22 separately, simplifying the disengagement process of the locking assembly 20 and the mounting bracket 10 and improving the unlocking efficiency of the functional module locking device 100.

[0055] The buckle 22 is pivotally connected to the locking body 21. The buckle 22 is provided with a first track groove 221. The sliding cover 23 is provided with a first moving post 231, which passes through the locking body 21 and is inserted into the first track groove 221. The first moving post 231 is movably inserted through the locking body 21 and abuts against different heights in the first track groove 221 during movement, so as to realize the rotation of the buckle 22 relative to the locking body 21. The first moving post 231 abuts against different heights in the first track groove 221 and drives the buckle 22 to rotate relative to the locking body 21, so as to realize the locking or disengagement of the buckle 22 and the locking post 11.

[0056] The first movable column 231 is inserted into the first track groove 221 and abuts against different heights in the first track groove 221 during movement, so as to realize the rotation of the buckle 22 relative to the locking body 21, thereby realizing the disengagement of the buckle 22 and the locking column 11, and realizing the unlocking by moving the sliding cover 23. There is no need to rotate the buckle 22 separately, simplifying the disengagement process of the locking assembly 20 and the mounting bracket 10, and improving the unlocking efficiency of the functional module locking device 100.

[0057] The sliding cover 23 is also provided with a second moving post 232, which is arranged at a distance from the first moving post 231; the latch body 21 is provided with a guide groove 211, which allows the second moving post 232 and the first moving post 231 to pass through and guides the movement of the second moving post 232 and the first moving post 231, wherein the guide groove 211 extends along the length direction of the latch body 21.

[0058] The guide groove 211 guides the first moving post 231 and the second moving post 232, improving the smoothness of their movement and ensuring the first moving post 231 abuts against the first track groove 221. Additionally, the guide groove 211 enables the first moving post 231 and the second moving post 232 to move horizontally, ensuring the first moving post 231 abuts against the first track groove 221, and allowing the buckle 22 to rotate relative to the locking body 21.

[0059] In addition, the first track groove 221 and the guide groove 211 are connected in the thickness direction of the buckle 22; the first moving post 231 passes through the first track groove 221 and the guide groove 211; the first track groove 221 is arranged at an angle relative to the guide groove 211, so that the first moving post 231 abuts against the first track groove 221 at different heights under the guidance of the guide groove 211, thereby realizing the rotation of the buckle 22 relative to the locking body 21, so as to facilitate the locking and unlocking of the buckle 22 and the locking post 11.

[0060] Furthermore, the buckle 22 and the locking body 21 are elastically connected. Optionally, a spring 24 is provided between the buckle 22 and the locking body 21, with both ends of the spring 24 connected to the buckle 22 and the locking body 21 respectively. Under the restoring force of the spring 24, the buckle rotates towards the locking body 21 and resets. Through the elastic connection between the buckle 22 and the locking body 21, the buckle 22 automatically resets relative to the locking body 21.

[0061] The first track groove 221 includes a first groove portion 2211 and a second groove portion 2212 that are connected. The second groove portion 2212 is arranged at an angle relative to the first groove portion 2211. The first groove portion 2211 faces the corresponding guide groove 211 and can be aligned with the guide groove 211. The first groove portion 2211 extends along the length direction of the buckle 22. Optionally, the first groove portion 2211 is arranged horizontally. When the first moving post 231 is in the first groove portion 2211, the buckle 22 engages with the post 11, achieving self-locking of the buckle 22 and preventing the buckle 22 from being loosened by forces in other directions. Optionally, the second stop post 13 restricts the locking body 21, enabling the sliding cover 23 to slide relative to the locking body 21, so that the first moving post 231 can move to the first groove portion 2211, achieving self-locking of the buckle 22.

[0062] Additionally, the first stop post 12 abuts against the side of the latch 22 facing away from the latch post 11, and drives the latch 22 to rotate relative to the locking body 21. The second stop post 13 abuts against the locking body 21, causing the first moving post 231 to move relative to the locking body 21 and move to the first groove 2211, thereby achieving self-locking of the latch 22.

[0063] Optionally, the buckle 22 is accommodated within the sliding cover 23; the sliding cover 23 has an opening; the buckle 22 protrudes from the opening and engages with the locking post 11. By accommodating the buckle 22 within the sliding cover 23, the buckle 22 utilizes the space of the sliding cover 23 and engages with the locking post 11.

[0064] The locking body 21 is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket 10 and can rotate relative to the mounting bracket 10. The sliding cover 23 moves under manual operation, causing the latch 22 to rotate relative to the locking body 21. When the first moving post 231 abuts against the end of the guide groove 211, the sliding cover 23 drives the locking body 21 to move, thus achieving rotation of the locking body 21 relative to the mounting bracket 10. The locking body 21 is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket 10, thereby enabling rotation of the locking body 21 relative to the mounting bracket 10.

[0065] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The action flow is as follows:

[0066] When the latch assembly 20 locks the mounting bracket 10, the latch 22 and the locking post 11 engage. The user pulls the sliding cover 23 horizontally, and the sliding cover 23 moves laterally under human action. The latch body 21 disengages from the second stop post 13, and the first moving post 231 moves along the guide groove 211 and abuts against the first track groove 221, thereby driving the latch 22 to rotate relative to the latch body 21. At this time, the latch 22 disengages from the locking post 11 and changes from the locked state to the disengaged state. During the movement, the first moving post 231 abuts against the end of the guide groove 211 and drives the latch body 21 to rotate relative to the mounting bracket 10. The latch 22 is reset towards the latch body 21 by the spring 24.

[0067] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any appropriate changes and modifications made to the above embodiments within the essential spirit and scope of this application fall within the scope of this application's disclosure.

Claims

1. A functional module locking device, characterized in that, include: Mounting bracket, which is equipped with locking posts; A latching assembly for locking or disengaging the mounting bracket; the latching assembly includes a latching body, a latch, and a sliding cover; the latching body is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket; the latch is rotatably connected to the latching body; the sliding cover is slidably mounted on the latching body and drives the latch to rotate relative to the latching body; The buckle is pivotally connected to the locking body: the buckle has a first track groove; the sliding cover has a first movable post, which passes through the locking body and is inserted into the first track groove; the first movable post is movably inserted through the locking body and abuts against different heights in the first track groove during movement, so as to realize the rotation of the buckle relative to the locking body; the locking body has a guide groove, and the first track groove and the guide groove are connected in the thickness direction of the buckle; the first movable post passes through the first track groove and the guide groove; the first track groove is arranged at an angle relative to the guide groove; The mounting bracket is provided with a first stop post, which is offset from the locking post; the first stop post abuts against the side of the buckle facing away from the locking post and drives the buckle to rotate relative to the locking body; The buckle engages with the locking post when the mounting bracket is locked by the locking assembly; When the sliding cover is displaced relative to the locking body, the latch rotates relative to the locking body and disengages from the locking pin.

2. The functional module locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding cover is also provided with a second movable column, which is arranged at an interval from the first movable column; the guide groove is for the second movable column to pass through and guides the movement of the second movable column.

3. The functional module locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle and the locking body are elastically connected.

4. The functional module locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first track groove includes a first groove portion and a second groove portion that are connected to each other, the second groove portion being arranged at an angle relative to the first groove portion: The first groove faces the corresponding guide groove and can be aligned with the guide groove.

5. The functional module locking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is also provided with a second stop post, which protrudes toward the latch body and is on the same side as the first stop post; the second stop post abuts against the latch body, causing the first moving post to move relative to the latch body and move to the first groove.

6. The functional module locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle is accommodated within the sliding cover; the sliding cover has an opening; the buckle protrudes from the opening and engages with the locking post.

7. A functional module, characterized in that, Includes the functional module locking device as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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