Handle module, server and server system

Abstract

A handle module suitable for being arranged on a server or a server system, a server and a server system arranged with the handle module are disclosed. The handle module comprises a handle and a plate. The handle comprises a slide post assembly. The plate has a first slide rail and a second slide rail. The slide post assembly is pivotally arranged on the first slide rail and the second slide rail. When the server is installed between the server and a rack, a user pushes the handle to install the server in the rack.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a handle module, and more particularly to a handle module configured on a server. Background Technology

[0002] Large servers in communications and data centers typically employ water-cooling systems for heat dissipation. Servers generally connect to racks via blind-plug connections, with water-cooling connectors linking the server to the rack. A single-axis handle is pivotally attached to the server, which latches onto the rack for positioning within the rack. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to some embodiments, a server handle module includes a handle and a plate. The handle includes a slide column assembly. The plate has a first slide rail and a second slide rail. The slide column assembly is pivotally disposed on the first slide rail and the second slide rail.

[0004] In some embodiments, the handle includes a grip portion and a stop portion, the slide column assembly is located between the grip portion and the stop portion, the second slide rail includes a guide section and a push section, the guide section is connected to the push section, when the slide column assembly is located at a connection between the guide section and the push section, the stop portion is exposed outside the plate, and when the slide column assembly pivots in the push section, the stop portion is substantially maintained in a pivot position.

[0005] In some embodiments, the slide column assembly includes a first guide post and a second guide post. The first guide post is pivotally disposed on the first slide rail, and the second guide post is pivotally disposed on the second slide rail. When the slide column assembly pivots in the pushing section, the plate moves along a moving direction. The first slide rail is essentially a straight slide rail, and a major axis of the straight slide rail is substantially perpendicular to the moving direction.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first guide post is located between the grip portion and the second guide post, and the second guide post corresponds to the space between the first guide post and the abutment portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, the plate has a quadrant angle with a center of the first slide rail as a quadrant center and the direction of the major axis of the first slide rail toward the gripping portion as the +X direction. The quadrant angle includes a second quadrant, and the second slide rail is approximately located in the second quadrant.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second guide post is located between the grip portion and the first guide post, and the second slide rail is located on one side of the long axis of the first slide rail.

[0009] In some embodiments, the plate has a quadrant angle with the center of the first slide rail as a quadrant center and the direction of the major axis of the first slide rail toward the gripping part as the +X direction. The quadrant angle includes a third quadrant and a fourth quadrant, and the second slide rail is located in the third quadrant and the fourth quadrant.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first slide rail is closer to the abutment relative to the second slide rail.

[0011] In some embodiments, the plate has a quadrant angle with the center of the first slide rail as a quadrant center and the direction of the major axis of the first slide rail toward the gripping part as the +X direction. The quadrant angle includes a first quadrant and a fourth quadrant, and the second slide rail is located in the first quadrant and the fourth quadrant.

[0012] In some embodiments, the guide segment has an inwardly recessed point opposite to the connection, and when the slide column assembly is inwardly recessed at the inwardly recessed point, the abutment portion is retracted into the plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the opposite end of the push segment to the connection is a fixed point, and when the slide column assembly pivots at the connection to the fixed point, the slide column assembly pivots between a first position and a second position of the first slide rail.

[0014] In some embodiments, the distance between the abutment and the first slide rail is greater than 40 mm. When the handle rotates around the abutment, a first guide post of the slide column assembly pivots within the first slide rail and drives the plate to move toward a vertical axis, which is perpendicular to a major axis of the first slide rail.

[0015] In some embodiments, the other end of the push section opposite to the connection is a fixed point. The handle module also includes a slow-retracting element, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the plate and the handle. The slow-retracting element normally has a slow-retracting force, which pushes the slide assembly toward the fixed point.

[0016] In some embodiments, the handle has a positioning portion and the plate has a fixing portion, wherein when the grip portion of the handle is in an open position, the positioning portion is engaged with the fixing portion.

[0017] In some embodiments, the handle module further includes a slow-retracting element and a stop, the stop being pivotally connected to the plate, the slow-retracting element having a slow-retracting force that normally pushes the first guide post toward the second position through the stop.

[0018] In some embodiments, the stop has an abutment surface that is substantially parallel to the long axis of the first slide rail when the first guide post is in the first position.

[0019] According to some embodiments, a server is proposed, including a server housing and a handle module. The handle module includes a handle and a plate. The handle includes a slide column assembly. The plate has a first slide rail and a second slide rail, wherein the slide column assembly is pivotally disposed on the first slide rail and the second slide rail, and the plate is fixed to the server housing.

[0020] According to some embodiments, a server system is proposed, including a rack, a server housing, and a handle module. The handle module includes a handle and a plate. The handle includes a sliding column assembly. The plate has a first slide rail and a second slide rail, wherein the sliding column assembly is pivotally disposed on the first slide rail and the second slide rail respectively. The plate is fixed to the server housing. When the sliding column assembly pivots in the pushing section, the abutment portion substantially abuts against the abutting portion.

[0021] In summary, according to some embodiments, the sliding column assembly of the handle module is pivotally mounted on the first and second slide rails of the plate. When the server is installed into the rack with a long guide stroke, the handle pushes the server in a labor-saving manner, allowing the server to be smoothly installed inside the rack. Secondly, according to some embodiments, the contact point between the handle and the rack is a pivotal contact, avoiding wear and tear caused by the handle moving at the contact point with the rack. In traditional handles, in addition to rotation, the contact point between the handle and the rack moves on the contact point of the rack, causing wear between the handle and the rack. Furthermore, according to some embodiments, a slow-retracting element and a stop are added to the handle module. The slow-retracting element and the stop slowly retract the handle, preventing the handle from popping out and injuring the user. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a server system according to some embodiments, showing the server chassis not inserted into the rack;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of a server system according to some embodiments, showing the server chassis not inserted into the rack;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged view of the center line frame marked A, showing the handle and slow-retracting element below the board in dashed lines;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the handle module in some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the handle module in some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 6 by Figure 3The view is a top view of some embodiments of the handle moving. The first guide post is at the first position of the first slide rail, and the second guide post is at the connection of the second slide rail. The quadrant angle is represented by a box with an imaginary line of two-point chain line.

[0028] Figure 7 by Figure 3 The view is a top view of some embodiments of the handle moving. The first guide post moves toward the second position of the first slide rail, and the second guide post moves toward the fixed point of the second slide rail. The quadrant angle is represented by a box with an imaginary line of two-point chain line.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a top view of a server system according to some embodiments, showing the server housing inserted into the rack, with the handle gripping part locking the server housing;

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 8 An enlarged schematic diagram of the center line frame marked B, showing the handle and slow-retracting component below the board in a dashed line manner, and the quadrant angle is shown in a box with an imaginary line of two-point chain line.

[0031] Figure 10 This is a top view of a partial handle in some embodiments, with the first guide post and the second guide post located on the same horizontal axis, and the first slide rail represented by an imaginary line;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a top view of a partial handle in some embodiments. The first guide post is located on the protrusion. The first guide post and the second guide post are located on different horizontal axes. The first slide rail is represented by an imaginary line.

[0033] Figure 12 by Figure 9 From a certain perspective, a top view is shown of the handle resting against the frame according to some embodiments. The second slide rail is located in the third and fourth quadrants, and the quadrant angles are represented by a box with an imaginary line of two-point chain.

[0034] Figure 13 by Figure 9 From a top view perspective, a schematic diagram of the handle resting against the frame according to some embodiments is drawn, with the second slide rail located in the first and fourth quadrants, and the quadrant angles represented by imaginary lines of two-point chains in boxes;

[0035] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of another handle module in some embodiments;

[0036] Figure 15 An exploded view of another handle module in some embodiments;

[0037] Figure 16 by Figure 3From a certain perspective, a top view is drawn illustrating the movement of the handle of another handle module according to some embodiments. A first guide post is at a first position on the first slide rail, and a second guide post is at the connection point of the second slide rail. A slow-retracting element and a stop are shown in dashed lines, with the abutting surface of the stop abutting against the top of the first guide post; and

[0038] Figure 17 by Figure 9 The diagram illustrates a top view of another handle module according to some embodiments, showing the handle moving as it moves. The first guide post is at a second position on the first slide rail, and the second guide post is at a fixed point on the second slide rail. The slow-retracting element and the stop are shown in dashed lines, with the stop abutting against the side of the first guide post.

[0039] Symbol Explanation

[0040] 100: Handle Module

[0041] 200: Server

[0042] 201: Server Chassis

[0043] 202: Server Host

[0044] 203: Water cooling device

[0045] 204: Water-cooled connector

[0046] 205: Buckle hole

[0047] 300: Server System

[0048] 301: Rack

[0049] 302: Receiving Department

[0050] 304: Water-cooled fittings

[0051] 1: Handle

[0052] 10: Sliding column assembly

[0053] 11: First guide post

[0054] 12: Second guide post

[0055] 14: Grip section

[0056] 145: Hook

[0057] 15: Reliance Department

[0058] 16: Positioning Department

[0059] 18: concave part

[0060] 19:convex part

[0061] 2: Panels

[0062] 21: First slide rail

[0063] 21a: Long axis

[0064] 22: Second slide rail

[0065] 22c: Inward fixation point

[0066] 22d: Positioning and positioning

[0067] 221: Guide segment

[0068] 222: Shifting segment

[0069] 223: Connection

[0070] 26: Fixing part

[0071] 28: Locking part

[0072] 31: Slow-return element, tension spring, torsion spring

[0073] 32: Stop component

[0074] 321: Supporting surface

[0075] O: Pivotal position

[0076] L1: First position

[0077] L2: Second position

[0078] P1: Opening Position

[0079] P2: Close position

[0080] W: Direction of movement

[0081] Q0: Quadrant Center

[0082] Q1: First Quadrant

[0083] Q2: Second Quadrant

[0084] Q3: Third Quadrant

[0085] Q4: Fourth Quadrant Detailed Implementation

[0086] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of server system 300. Figure 2 This is a top-down view of server system 300. Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is to display the state where the server chassis 201 is not inserted into the rack 301. Figure 1The image illustrates a single server housing 201 installed within rack 301, but is not limited to this. In some embodiments, multiple server housings 201 may be installed within rack 301. In some embodiments, a server system 300 is disclosed, including rack 301, server housing 201, and handle module 100. Rack 301 includes a receiving portion 302.

[0087] In some embodiments, the rack 301 includes a water-cooling connector 304. Figure 2 (As shown by the imaginary line of the two-point chain above), the server system 300 includes a server host 202 and a water cooling unit 203. The server host 202 is located inside the server chassis 201. The water cooling unit 203 is used to cool the server host 202. The water cooling unit 203 includes a water-cooled connector 204, which is connected to a water-cooled fitting 304 for water exchange. During the guiding stroke of the water-cooled connector 204 and the water-cooled fitting 304, a spring force is generated between the water-cooled connector 204 and the water-cooled fitting 304, which pushes the server host 202 outward from the rack 301. With four water-cooled connectors 204 connected to four water-cooled fittings 304, a set of water-cooled connectors 204 and water-cooled fittings 304 has a spring force of ten kilograms.

[0088] The above application to the water-cooled server system 300 is merely an example and is not intended to limit the application. In some embodiments, it can be used in non-water-cooled server systems 300, i.e., servers 200 without water-cooling devices 203, or the server system 300 can be equipped with heat dissipation devices such as fans or heat pipes.

[0089] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, a server 200 is disclosed, which includes a server housing 201 and a handle module 100. The server 200 also includes a server host 202 and a water cooling device 203. The server host 202 is located inside the server housing 201, and the water cooling device 203 is used to cool the server host 202. The water cooling device 203 includes a water-cooled connector 204 located on one side of the server housing 201.

[0090] Please also refer to Figures 2 to 5 , Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged view of the center line frame marked A, showing the handle 1 and the slow-retracting element 31 below panel 2 in dashed lines. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the handle module 100. Figure 5This is an exploded view of the handle module 100. In some embodiments, the handle module 100 includes a handle 1 and a plate 2. The handle 1 includes a slide column assembly 10. The plate 2 has a first slide rail 21 and a second slide rail 22. The slide column assembly 10 is pivotally disposed on the first slide rail 21 and the second slide rail 22. The plate 2 is fixed to the server housing 201.

[0091] Please also refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 6 to 9 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a top view diagram of handle 1 being moved. Figure 6 The first guide post 11 is located at the first position L1 of the first slide rail 21, and the second guide post 12 is located at the connection point 223 of the second slide rail 22. Figure 7 The first guide post 11 moves toward the second position L2 of the first slide rail 21, and the second guide post 12 moves toward the fixed point 22d of the second slide rail 22. Figure 8 This is a top view of the server system 300, showing the server housing 201 inserted into the rack 301, with the handle 1's grip portion 14 locking the server housing 201. Figure 9 for Figure 8 The enlarged schematic diagram of the centerline frame marked B shows the handle 1 and the slow-retracting element 31 below the plate 2 in dashed lines, and the quadrant angles are represented by imaginary lines of two-point chains within square frames. When the slide column assembly 10 is actuated, the slide column assembly 10 pivots synchronously between the first slide rail 21 and the second slide rail 22, causing the slide column assembly 10 to rotate and swing relative to the plate 2, and the slide column assembly 10 pivots on the first slide rail 21 and drives the plate 2 to move. To install the server 200 inside the rack 301, the user can first grasp the grip part 14 of the handle 1 and push the grip part 14 and the server 200 toward the rack 301, so that the water-cooled connector 204 aligns with the water-cooled fitting 304. The handle module 100 drives the server 200 to align with the water-cooled connector 204 and the water-cooled fitting 304 within a 40mm guide stroke distance, which has the effect of effortless operation.

[0092] In some embodiments, the guide stroke for the water-cooled connector 204 to mate with the water-cooled fitting 304 is a long stroke of 40 mm. During the guide stroke for the water-cooled connector 204 to mate with the water-cooled fitting 304, the slide column assembly 10 of the handle 1 will pivot at the pushing section 222 of the second slide rail 22. The abutting part 15 of the handle 1 will substantially abut against the abutting part 302 of the frame 301. The slide column assembly 10 of the handle 1 will pivot a moving distance of 40 mm at the first slide rail 21. The pivoting direction of the slide column assembly 10 at the first slide rail 21 is the same as the moving direction W of the plate 2.

[0093] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments, two sets of handle modules 100 are respectively disposed on both sides of the server housing 201. The user can hold the two handles 1 with both hands and push the server 200 into the rack 301, with the handles 1 of the two sets of handle modules 100 abutting against the receiving parts 302 on both sides of the rack 301, but this is not a limitation. In some embodiments, one set of handle modules 100 can be disposed on the side of the server housing 201 for use. The user can hold one handle 1 with one hand and the server housing 201 with the other hand and push the server 200 into the rack 301, with the handles 1 of the one set of handle modules 100 abutting against the receiving part 302 on one side of the rack 301.

[0094] Please also refer to Figures 5 to 6 In some embodiments, the handle module 100 includes a plurality of plates 2, and the handle 1 is pivotally disposed among the plurality of plates 2, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the handle module 100 may have a plate 2 for pivotally disposing the handle 1, and the plate 2 is locked to the server housing 201, limiting the handle 1 to be located between the plate 2 and the server housing 201.

[0095] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the handle 1 includes a gripping portion 14 and a resting portion 15 at each end, with the gripping portion 14 being a free end and the resting portion 15 being a pivot end. The sliding column assembly 10 is located between the gripping portion 14 and the resting portion 15.

[0096] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the second slide rail 22 includes a guide section 221 and a pushing section 222, with the guide section 221 connected to the pushing section 222. The first slide rail 21 is horizontally mounted on the plate 2, but not limited thereto, the first slide rail 21 may be a non-horizontal axis and be obliquely mounted.

[0097] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the second slide rail 22 is essentially an arc-shaped slide rail, and the pushing section 222 is an arc-shaped structure set on the plate 2. The arc-shaped slide rail of the second slide rail 22 is constructed with the first slide rail 21 as the center, so that the second guide post 12 can move along the moving path of the second slide rail 22 with the first guide post 11 as the center. The arc-shaped slide rail of the second slide rail 22 is set around the first slide rail 21.

[0098] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the slide column assembly 10 includes a first guide post 11 and a second guide post 12. The first guide post 11 is pivotally disposed on the first slide rail 21 (the first guide post 11 is the active shaft that drives the plate 2 to move), and the second guide post 12 is pivotally disposed on the second slide rail 22 (the second guide post 12 is the guide shaft that guides the rotation of the handle 1). The slide column assembly 10 forms a dual-axis configuration that is pivotally connected to the first slide rail 21 and the second slide rail 22 and moves synchronously.

[0099] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the first guide post 11 and the second guide post 12 are cylinders and can be integrally formed on the handle 1, but this is not a limitation. In some embodiments, the first guide post 11 and the second guide post 12 can be fixed to the handle 1 by means of screws, studs, or steel posts. In some embodiments, the diameters of the first guide post 11 and the second guide post 12 can be different or the same.

[0100] Please also refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the handle 1 is pivotally mounted on the plate 2. The handle 1 operates as a lever. The fulcrum of the lever is the contact point between the handle 1's abutment portion 15 and the abutment portion 302 of the frame 301. The force application point of the lever is the grip portion 14 of the handle 1, and the resistance point of the lever is the contact point between the first guide post 11 of the slide column assembly 10 and the first slide rail 21. The fulcrum and force application point of the lever are located at opposite ends of the handle 1, and the resistance point of the lever is located between the fulcrum and the force application point, with the resistance point positioned close to the fulcrum. The fulcrum is located at the contact point between the handle 1 and the frame 301, maximizing the lever arm at the force application point to achieve a better force-saving ratio.

[0101] Please also refer to Figures 2 to 3 In some embodiments, the guide protrusion 221 of the second slide rail 22 is recessed at the opposite end of the connection 223, forming a fixed point 22c. When the slide rail assembly 10 is at the recessed fixed point 22c, the abutment portion 15 is recessed into the plate 2. During the installation of the server 200 inside the rack 301, the abutment portion 15 will not be exposed outside the plate 2 and collide with the abutment portion 302 of the rack 301.

[0102] Please also refer to Figures 2 to 6 In some embodiments, when the server 200 is installed inside the rack 301, the grip portion 14 of the handle 1 is pushed toward the server housing 201, the slide column assembly 10 moves from the inward fixed point 22c to the connection 223 between the guide section 221 and the pushing section 222, and the abutment portion 15 is exposed outside the plate 2 and abuts against the abutment portion 302 of the rack 301.

[0103] Please also refer to Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the opposite end of the pushing segment 222 to the connection point 223 is the positioning point 22d, which is used to push the gripping part 14 of the handle 1 from the server housing 201 during the process (e.g. Figure 2 The open position P1 of the grip 14 shown is the same as... Figure 8Between the closed position P2 of the gripping part 14 shown, the slide column assembly 10 will pivot at the connection 223 to the positioning point 22d, and the slide column assembly 10 will pivot between the first position L1 and the second position L2 of the first slide rail 21. In some embodiments, the second guide post 12 located at the positioning point 22d and the first guide post 11 are located on the same horizontal axis (e.g., between the closed position P2 and the closed position P2 of the gripping part 14 shown). Figure 9 The X-axis shown is abutted by abutment 15, which is substantially the same as the horizontal axis (e.g., the X-axis shown). Figure 9 The X-axis (as shown) abuts against the support part 302 of the frame 301, and the horizontal axis (such as...) Figure 9 The X-axis shown is substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement W of plate 2 (e.g., Figure 9 (The Z-axis is shown).

[0104] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, during the pivoting process of the slide column assembly 10, when the first guide post 11 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots and moves on the first slide rail 21, the second guide post 12 of the slide column assembly 10 will simultaneously pivot and move on the second slide rail 22, but this is not a limitation. In some embodiments, during the pivoting process of the slide column assembly 10, when the first guide post 11 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots and moves on the first slide rail 21, the second guide post 12 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots in place without moving on the second slide rail 22, or, when the second guide post 12 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots and moves on the second slide rail 22, the first guide post 11 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots in place without moving on the first slide rail 21.

[0105] Please also refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 6 to 9 When the sliding column assembly 10 pivots at the pushing section 222, the plate 2 moves along a moving direction W (e.g., Figure 3 The first slide rail 21 is essentially a linear slide rail, as indicated by the Z-axis arrow (in the direction shown). One major axis 21a of the linear slide rail (as shown) Figure 3 The imaginary line of the two-point chain (shown as a line) is actually perpendicular to the direction of movement W. Because the first guide post 11 will pivot and move within the first slide rail 21, the second guide post 12 and the second slide rail 22 are needed to guide and limit the rotation trajectory of the handle 1.

[0106] Please also refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 6 to 9 In some embodiments, the abutment 15 is the center of rotation of the handle 1, and an imaginary circle is defined by this center of rotation. The radius of the imaginary circle is greater than 40 mm, and the distance between the abutment 15 (center of rotation) and the first guide post 11 is the radius of the imaginary circle. When the sliding column assembly 10 pivots in the pushing section 222, the abutment 15 is substantially maintained at the pivot position O (e.g., Figure 6(As shown). The distance between the abutment 15 and the first slide rail 21 is greater than 40mm. When the handle 1 rotates around the abutment 15 (the pivot position O of the contact point between the abutment 15 and the abutment part 302 of the frame 301), the first guide post 11 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots within the first slide rail 21 and drives the plate 2 toward a vertical axis (as shown). Figure 6 and Figure 7 The Z-axis, as shown, moves in the same direction (W), and the vertical axis is perpendicular to the major axis 21a of the first slide rail 21. In some embodiments, the rotation angle of the handle 1 is approximately 70 degrees, or less than 90 degrees (e.g., Figure 2 The open position P1 of the grip 14 shown is the same as... Figure 8 (between the closed positions P2 of the grip 14 shown).

[0107] Please also refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 6 to 9 In some embodiments, when the handle 1 rotates about the abutment 15, the abutment 15 contacts the abutment portion 302 of the frame 301 (e.g., ...). Figure 6 The contact point between the abutting part 15 and the receiving part 302 is such that the abutting part 15 does not move linearly at the contact point, but rotates with the contact point as the fulcrum center, thus avoiding wear, abrasion and sluggish operation caused by the movement of the abutting part 15.

[0108] Please also refer to Figure 9 In some embodiments, the plate 2 has a quadrant angle, with the center of the first slide rail 21 as the quadrant center Q0, and the direction of the major axis 21a of the first slide rail 21 toward the grip portion 14 as the +X direction. The quadrant angle includes a second quadrant Q2, and the second slide rail 22 is approximately located in the second quadrant Q2. Figure 9 In the embodiment, most of the second slide rail 22 is located in the second quadrant Q2, and a small portion of the second slide rail 22 is located in the third quadrant Q3.

[0109] Please also refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 10This is a top view of a partial handle 1. The first guide post 11 and the second guide post 12 are located on the same horizontal axis (e.g., the X-axis). The first slide rail 21 is shown as an imaginary line in the figure. In some embodiments, the first guide post 11 is located between the grip portion 14 and the second guide post 12, and the second guide post 12 corresponds to the space between the first guide post 11 and the abutment portion 15. The inner side of the handle 1 has a recess 18, and the plate 2 has a locking portion 28. The locking portion 28 is located in the third quadrant Q3 of the plate 2 (described later). There is a retention distance between the locking portion 28 and the first guide post 11 of the slide rail assembly 10. After the grip portion 14 of the handle 1 swings outward toward the plate 2, or after the grip portion 14 of the handle 1 swings inward toward the plate 2, the locking portion 28 is located in the recess 18 to prevent the handle 1 from colliding with the locking portion 28 when it rotates.

[0110] Please also refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a top view of a portion of the handle 1. In some embodiments, the handle 1 has a protrusion 19, and a first guide post 11 is disposed on the protrusion 19. The position of the protrusion 19 is as follows: Figure 9 As shown, in the first quadrant Q1 of plate 2 (described later), the first guide post 11 and the second guide post 12 are located on different horizontal axes. The first guide post 11 is provided on the protrusion 19, increasing the distance between the first guide post 11 and the abutment 15. Figure 11 The distance between the first guide post 11 and the abutment part 15 is relatively large. Figure 10 The distance between the first guide post 11 and the abutment part 15 is large, which can prevent the handle 1 from colliding with the abutment part 15 when it is rotated. Figure 9 The locking part 28 is shown. The first guide post 11 can be set at any position on the handle 1 as needed to match the distance of the second guide post 12, thereby changing the pivot angle or position of the first guide post 11 and the second guide post 12 on the first slide rail 21 and the second slide rail 22.

[0111] Please also refer to Figure 2 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, when the user pushes the grip portion 14 of the handle 1 from the open position P1 to the closed position P2, the grip portion 14 swings toward the server housing 201 panel. When the grip portion 14 of the handle 1 swings to the closed position P2, the grip portion 14 has a hook portion 145, and the server housing 201 has a latching hole 205. The hook portion 145 corresponds to the latching hole 205 to prevent the handle 1 from popping out.

[0112] Please also refer to Figure 12 In some embodiments, the quadrant angle includes the third quadrant Q3 and the fourth quadrant Q4, and the second slide rail 22 is located in the third quadrant Q3 and the fourth quadrant Q4. The second guide post 12 is located between the grip portion 14 and the first guide post 11, and the second slide rail 22 is located on one side of the major axis 21a of the first slide rail 21 (e.g., Figure 12(As shown below the first slide rail 21). When the slide column assembly 10 is actuated, the first guide post 11 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots on the first slide rail 21, and the second guide post 12 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots synchronously between the second slide rails 22, causing the slide column assembly 10 to rotate and swing relative to the plate 2, and the first guide post 11 and the second guide post 12 of the slide column assembly 10 will drive the plate 2 to move.

[0113] Please also refer to Figure 13 In some embodiments, the quadrant angle includes the first quadrant Q1 and the fourth quadrant Q4, and the second slide rail 22 is located in the first quadrant Q1 and the fourth quadrant Q4. The first slide rail 21 is closer to the abutment 15 than the second slide rail 22. When the slide column assembly 10 is actuated, the first guide post 11 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots on the first slide rail 21, and the second guide post 12 of the slide column assembly 10 pivots synchronously between the second slide rails 22, causing the slide column assembly 10 to rotate and swing relative to the plate 2, and the first guide post 11 of the slide column assembly 10 will drive the plate 2 to move.

[0114] Please also refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the handle module 100 further includes a slow-release element 31 (hereinafter, the tension spring 31 is used as an example and is given the same reference numeral as the slow-release element 31). The two ends of the tension spring 31 are respectively connected to the plate 2 and the handle 1. The tension spring 31 normally has a slow-release force, which pushes the slide column assembly 10 toward the fixed point 22d. When the high spring force of the water-cooled connector 204 and the water-cooled fitting 304 ejects the server 200 from the rack 301, the grip part 14 of the handle 1 and the server housing 201 will be driven to eject out of the rack 301. The tension spring 31 restrains the handle 1, pulls the grip part 14 of the handle 1 back toward the server housing 201, slows down the ejection speed of the grip part 14 of the handle 1, and prevents the grip part 14 of the handle 1 from ejecting too quickly and affecting the safety of use.

[0115] Please also refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the handle 1 has a positioning part 16, and the plate 2 has a fixing part 26. The positioning part 16 and the fixing part 26 are interlocking with a concave-convex structure. When the gripping part 14 of the handle 1 is in the open position P1, the positioning part 16 is engaged with the fixing part 26, providing a positioning function for the handle 1 after it is opened.

[0116] Please also refer to Figures 14 to 17 This is an embodiment of another handle module 100. Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance. Figure 15 This is a diagram showing the breakdown. Figure 16 and Figure 17This is a top view of the handle 1 when it is moved, with the slow-retracting element 31 and the stop element 32 shown in dashed lines. Figure 16 The first guide post 11 is located at the first position L1 of the first slide rail 21, the second guide post 12 is located at the connection point 223 of the second slide rail 22, and the abutting surface 321 of the stop member 32 abuts against the top of the first guide post 11. Figure 17 The first guide post 11 is positioned at the second position L2 on the first slide rail 21, and the second guide post 12 is positioned at the fixed point 22d on the second slide rail 22. The stop member 32 abuts against the side of the first guide post 11. In some embodiments, when the second guide post 12 is positioned at the fixed point 22d, the first guide post 11 is positioned at the second position L2. The handle module 100 further includes a slow-release element 31 (hereinafter, a torsion spring 31 is used as an example and is given the same reference numeral as the slow-release element 31) and a stop member 32. The stop member 32 is pivotally connected to the plate 2. The torsion spring 31 has a slow-release force, which normally pushes the first guide post 11 toward the second position L2 through the stop member 32.

[0117] Please also refer to Figures 14 to 17 When the water-cooled connector is 204 (e.g.) Figure 8 When the server 200 is ejected from the rack 301 by the high spring force of the water-cooled connector 304 (as shown), the grip part 14 of the handle 1 and the server housing 201 will be driven to eject out of the rack 301. The stop 32 will hold the first guide post 11 of the handle 1, restrain the swing of the grip part 14 of the handle 1, slow down the ejection speed of the grip part 14 of the handle 1, and prevent the grip part 14 of the handle 1 from ejecting too quickly and affecting the safety of use.

[0118] Please also refer to Figures 14 to 17 In some embodiments, the stop 32 has an abutment surface 321, which is substantially parallel to the major axis 21a of the first slide rail 21 when the first guide post 11 is in the first position L1. After the plate 2 is displaced in the retraction direction W, the stop 32 is pushed by the slow-retraction element 31, and the abutment surface 321 abuts against the tangent position of the top quarter point of the first guide post 11 of the slide post assembly 10. The first guide post 11 is held by the stop 32, so that the first guide post 11 is positioned on the first slide rail 21, providing a positioning function for the handle 1 after it is opened.

[0119] In summary, according to some embodiments, the sliding column assembly of the handle module is pivotally mounted on the first and second slide rails of the plate. When the server is installed into the rack with a long guide stroke, the handle pushes the server in a labor-saving manner, allowing the server to be smoothly installed inside the rack. Secondly, according to some embodiments, the contact point between the handle and the rack is a pivotal contact, avoiding wear and tear caused by the movement of the handle's contact point on the rack. In traditional handles, in addition to rotation, the contact point between the handle and the rack moves on the rack, causing wear between the handle and the rack. Furthermore, according to some embodiments, a slow-retracting element and a stop are added to the handle module. The slow-retracting element and the stop slowly retract the handle, preventing the handle from popping out and injuring the user.

Claims

1. A handle module for a server, comprising: Handles, including slide column assemblies; and A sheet metal component having a first slide rail and a second slide rail; The sliding column assembly is pivotally mounted on the first slide rail and the second slide rail. The handle includes a grip portion and a stop portion. The slide column assembly is located between the grip portion and the stop portion. The second slide rail includes a guide section and a push section. The guide section is connected to the push section. When the slide column assembly is located at the connection between the guide section and the push section, the stop portion is exposed outside the plate. When the slide column assembly pivots at the push section, the stop portion is maintained and located at the pivot position, and the slide column assembly in the first slide rail is away from the pivot position. The other end of the guide section opposite to the connection position is an inward fixed point. When the slide column assembly is at the inward fixed point, the stop portion is inwardly located within the plate.

2. The handle module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the slide column assembly includes a first guide column and a second guide column, the first guide column is pivotally disposed on the first slide rail, the second guide column is pivotally disposed on the second slide rail, when the slide column assembly pivots in the pushing section, the plate moves along the moving direction, the first slide rail is a linear slide rail, and the major axis of the linear slide rail is perpendicular to the moving direction.

3. The handle module as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first guide post is located between the grip portion and the second guide post, and the second guide post corresponds to the space between the first guide post and the abutment portion.

4. The handle module as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plate has a quadrant angle, the quadrant angle having the center of the first slide rail as the quadrant center and the direction of the major axis of the first slide rail toward the grip portion as the +X direction, the quadrant angle including a second quadrant, and the second slide rail being located in the second quadrant.

5. The handle module as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second guide post is located between the grip portion and the first guide post, and the second slide rail is located on one side of the long axis of the first slide rail.

6. The handle module as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plate has a quadrant angle, the quadrant angle having the center of the first slide rail as the quadrant center and the direction of the long axis of the first slide rail toward the gripping part as the +X direction, the quadrant angle including the third quadrant and the fourth quadrant, and the second slide rail being located in the third quadrant and the fourth quadrant.

7. The handle module as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first slide rail is closer to the abutment relative to the second slide rail.

8. The handle module as claimed in claim 7, wherein the plate has a quadrant angle, the quadrant angle having the center of the first slide rail as the quadrant center and the direction of the major axis of the first slide rail toward the grip portion as the +X direction, the quadrant angle including the first quadrant and the fourth quadrant, and the second slide rail being located in the first quadrant and the fourth quadrant.

9. The handle module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the other end of the sliding section opposite to the connection is a fixed position, and when the slide column assembly pivots at the connection to the fixed position, the slide column assembly pivots between a first position of the first slide rail and a second position of the first slide rail.

10. The handle module as claimed in claim 8, wherein the distance between the abutment and the first slide rail is greater than 40 mm, and when the handle rotates about the abutment, the first guide post of the slide post assembly pivots within the first slide rail and drives the plate to move toward the vertical axis, the vertical axis being perpendicular to the long axis of the first slide rail.

11. The handle module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the other end of the push section opposite to the connection is a fixed position, the handle module further includes a slow-retracting element, the two ends of the slow-retracting element being respectively connected to the plate and the handle, the slow-retracting element normally having a slow-retracting force, the slow-retracting force pushing the slide column assembly toward the fixed position.

12. The handle module as claimed in claim 11, wherein the handle has a positioning portion and the plate has a fixing portion, wherein when the grip portion of the handle is in the open position, the positioning portion is engaged with the fixing portion.

13. The handle module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the slide column assembly includes a first guide column and a second guide column, the first guide column is pivotally disposed on the first slide rail, the second guide column is pivotally disposed on the second slide rail, the plate has a moving direction, the first slide rail is a linear slide rail, the major axis of the linear slide rail is perpendicular to the moving direction, the other end of the pushing section opposite to the connection is a fixed position, the first slide rail has a first position and a second position, when the second guide column is located at the fixed position, the first guide column is located at the second position, the handle module further includes a slow-retracting element and a stop member, the stop member is pivotally connected to the plate, the slow-retracting element has a slow-retracting force, the slow-retracting force normally pushes the first guide column toward the second position through the stop member.

14. The handle module of claim 13, wherein the stop has an abutment surface that is parallel to the long axis of the first slide rail when the first guide post is in the first position.

15. A server, comprising: Server chassis; as well as A handle module includes a handle and a plate. The handle includes a slide column assembly. The plate has a first slide rail and a second slide rail, wherein the slide column assembly is pivotally mounted on the first slide rail and the second slide rail. The plate is fixed to the server housing. The handle includes a grip portion and a stop portion. The slide column assembly is located between the grip portion and the stop portion. The second slide rail includes a guide section and a push section. The guide section is connected to the push section. When the slide column assembly is located at the connection between the guide section and the push section, the stop portion is exposed outside the plate. When the slide column assembly pivots in the push section, the stop portion is maintained and located at the pivot position, and the slide column assembly in the first slide rail is away from the pivot position. The other end of the guide section opposite to the connection position is an inward fixed point. When the slide column assembly is at the inward fixed point, the stop portion is inwardly located in the plate.

16. The server of claim 15, further comprising a server host and a water cooling device, the server host being located within the server housing, the water cooling device being used to cool the server host, the water cooling device including a water-cooled connector located on one side of the server housing.

17. The server of claim 15, wherein the second slide rail includes a guide section connected to the push section, and the abutment portion is exposed outside the plate when the slide column assembly is located at the junction of the guide section and the push section.

18. A server system, comprising: The frame includes the support section; Server chassis; as well as A handle module includes a handle and a plate. The handle includes a sliding column assembly. The plate has a first slide rail and a second slide rail. The sliding column assembly is pivotally disposed on the first slide rail and the second slide rail. The plate is fixed to the server housing. When the sliding column assembly pivots at the pushing section of the second slide rail, the abutment portion of the handle is maintained and located at the pivot point and abuts against the abutment portion. The sliding column assembly in the first slide rail is away from the pivot point. The second slide rail includes a guide protrusion section connected to the pushing section. When the sliding column assembly is located at the connection between the guide protrusion section and the pushing section, the abutment portion is exposed outside the plate. The other end of the guide protrusion section opposite to the connection point is an inwardly recessed fixed point. When the sliding column assembly is at the inwardly recessed fixed point, the abutment portion is retracted into the plate.

19. The server system as described in claim 18, wherein, The rack also includes a water-cooling connector, and the server system also includes a server host and a water-cooling device. The server host is located inside the server chassis, and the water-cooling device is used to cool the server host. The water-cooling device includes a water-cooling connector connected to the water-cooling connector.

20. The server system of claim 18, wherein the handle includes a grip portion and the slide column assembly is located between the grip portion and the abutment portion.

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