Installation device for a server and its functional modules

Abstract

This invention relates to a server and an installation device for its functional modules. The installation device for the functional modules includes: a first support portion, a second support portion, a telescopic component, an elastic component, and a first locking structure; a first end of the telescopic component along a first direction is movably connected to the first support portion, and a second end of the telescopic component along the first direction is movably connected to the second support portion; the telescopic component can retract in the first direction, allowing the second support portion to move closer to the first support portion and for the elastic component to store energy; the first locking structure is used to lock or unlock the second support portion to the first support portion; a tray is connected to the second support portion; when the second support portion is unlocked from the first support portion, the elastic component releases energy to drive the telescopic component to extend in the first direction, allowing the second support portion to move away from the first support portion. The movement of the functional modules and the tray is limited to the thickness direction of the chassis, with no movement in other directions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to an installation device for servers and their functional modules. Background Technology

[0002] Servers are mainly composed of functional modules such as motherboard modules, fan modules, storage modules, and power supply modules. Currently, most functional modules are installed by fixing them to corresponding trays, which are then used to install the functional modules inside the server chassis.

[0003] As described in patent document CN108733170B, in the prior art, handles are typically installed on both sides of the tray, and a slide rail is installed inside the chassis to engage with the handles. When installing a functional module, the operator reaches into the chassis and rotates the handle, causing the handle and slide rail to move the tray a certain distance horizontally (perpendicular to the thickness of the chassis), and then locks the tray, thus installing the functional module. Conversely, when removing a functional module, the tray is first unlocked, and the operator rotates the handle in the opposite direction, causing the handle and slide rail to move the tray a certain distance horizontally in the opposite direction, and then lifts the handle to remove the tray and functional module from the chassis.

[0004] Therefore, it is evident that the installation and removal process of existing server functional modules requires the tray to move horizontally by a certain distance, resulting in wasted horizontal space within the chassis. Furthermore, operators must reach into the chassis to rotate the handles, which is inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to address the existing issues of server module installation and removal processes, where the tray needs to move horizontally for a certain distance, resulting in wasted horizontal space within the chassis. Furthermore, operators need to reach into the chassis to rotate handles, causing inconvenience. Therefore, a server and its functional modules installation device should be provided.

[0006] An installation device for a functional module is used to install a server functional module into a chassis, comprising: a first support part, a second support part, a telescopic component, an elastic component, and a first locking structure;

[0007] The first end of the telescopic component along the first direction is movably connected to the first support, and the second end of the telescopic component along the first direction is movably connected to the second support.

[0008] The telescopic component can retract in the first direction, so that the second support part can move toward the first support part to the first position, and the elastic component can store energy.

[0009] The first locking structure is used to lock or unlock the second support portion when it is in the first position; a tray is connected to the second support portion.

[0010] When the second support is unlocked from the first support, the elastic component releases energy to drive the telescopic component to extend in the first direction, so that the second support moves away from the first support to the second position.

[0011] The aforementioned installation device for the functional modules installs the server's functional modules into the chassis. Using the chassis's thickness direction as the first direction, the first support is fixed to the bottom of the chassis along its thickness direction, placing the second support in a second position. The functional module is then mounted on the tray, and the second support is pressed towards the first support to the first position. Finally, the second support is locked to the first support using a first locking structure, thus installing the functional module inside the chassis. To remove the functional module from the chassis, the second support is unlocked from the first support, releasing energy to drive the telescopic component to extend in the first direction. This causes the second support to move away from the first support to the second position, allowing the functional module to be removed from the tray. Therefore, during the installation and removal of the functional module, the switching between the first and second positions of the second support is achieved through the telescopic component extending and retracting along the first direction. Consequently, the movement of the functional module and the tray is limited to the chassis's thickness direction, minimizing space wastage in other directions. Furthermore, as the second support moves away from the first support during its transition from the first to the second position—meaning it is closer to the bottom of the chassis in the first position and closer to the outside of the chassis in the second position—the operator's working position is closer to the outside of the chassis when the functional module is installed on or removed from the tray in the second position. This eliminates the need for the operator to reach inside the chassis, facilitating operation. The first locking structure locks the second support to the first support in the first position, allowing the functional module to be installed inside the chassis while minimizing the space occupied by the telescopic components and the second support in the first direction within the chassis.

[0012] In one embodiment, the mounting device for the functional module further includes at least one additional support layer, which is disposed on the side of the second support portion away from the first support portion. Each additional support layer includes a plurality of additional support portions arranged at intervals, and a tray is connected to one end of the plurality of additional support portions in each additional support layer away from the second support portion.

[0013] Since each additional support layer has a tray connected to one end of the additional support part away from the second support part, the tray of each additional support layer can support the functional module, thereby enabling the installation device of the functional module to install more functional modules.

[0014] In one embodiment, the number of additional support layers is one.

[0015] In one embodiment, there are multiple additional support layers, which are connected sequentially along a first direction. Each additional support layer can support a functional module on its tray, and the multiple additional support layers further enable the mounting device for the functional modules to install more functional modules.

[0016] In one embodiment, adjacent additional support portions in the same additional support layer are used for functional modules to pass through, so that the functional modules are placed on the tray of the adjacent additional support portion near the second support portion or removed from the tray of the adjacent additional support portion near the second support portion.

[0017] The mounting device for the functional modules also includes a second locking structure, wherein each tray is locked to the corresponding functional module through the corresponding second locking structure;

[0018] The additional support layers are arranged in a direction away from the second support part along the first direction. Except for the last additional support layer, each of the other trays on the side away from the second support part has an operation hole corresponding to the second locking structure on that tray. The operation hole is used for the operation tool to pass through so that the operation tool can operate the second locking structure on that tray.

[0019] In this way, the functional modules on each tray can be installed and removed in any order, which improves the flexibility of installation and removal.

[0020] In one embodiment, there are multiple additional support layers, which are connected sequentially along a first direction; the operating holes corresponding to the second locking structures on multiple trays, except for the tray of the last additional support layer, are staggered. This allows the functional modules on each tray to be installed and removed without regard to the order of installation or removal, improving the flexibility of installation and removal.

[0021] In one embodiment, the telescopic assembly includes at least one telescopic unit. Each telescopic unit includes a first support link and a second support link that intersect and are rotatably connected. The rotation axis of the first support link and the second support link is along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. Since the rotation axis of the first support link and the second support link is along the second direction and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, when the first support link and the second support link rotate relative to each other, the telescopic unit can extend or retract in the first direction. That is, the telescopic assembly can extend or retract in the first direction, thereby realizing the switching of the second support part between the first position and the second position. Moreover, the telescopic assembly has a simple structure.

[0022] In one embodiment, the telescopic component includes a telescopic unit.

[0023] In one embodiment, the telescopic assembly includes a plurality of telescopic units connected sequentially along a first direction. In any two adjacent telescopic units, one end of the first support link of one telescopic unit is rotatably connected to one end of the second support link of the other telescopic unit. Because the telescopic assembly includes a plurality of telescopic units connected sequentially along the first direction, the second support portion can have a larger travel distance in the first direction. This allows the second support portion to be closer to the outside of the chassis or to be located outside the chassis in the second position, facilitating operation.

[0024] In one embodiment, in the telescopic unit adjacent to the first support portion, one end of the first support link is rotatably connected to the first support portion, and one end of the second support link is slidably engaged with the first support portion in a third direction.

[0025] In the telescopic unit adjacent to the second support part, one end of the first support link slides with the second support part in a third direction, and one end of the second support link is rotatably connected to the second support part.

[0026] Among them, the third direction is perpendicular to the second direction and the first direction.

[0027] Since the first support link is rotatably connected to the first support in the telescopic unit adjacent to the first support, and the second support link is rotatably connected to the second support in the telescopic unit adjacent to the second support, the position of the end of the first support link connected to the first support remains unchanged during the telescopic assembly's extension and retraction in the first direction, and the position of the end of the second support link connected to the second support remains unchanged in the second and third directions, with travel only in the first direction. Thus, the position of the second support in the second and third directions can be limited to remain unchanged, with travel only in the first direction, thereby eliminating the need for additional guide structures along the first direction for the second support.

[0028] In one embodiment, the mounting device for the functional module further includes a first slide bar and a second slide bar, and the elastic component includes a first elastic element and a second elastic element;

[0029] One end of the second support link in the telescopic unit adjacent to the first support part is rotatably connected to the first slide rod. The first slide rod and the first support part slide in a third direction. The first elastic element is connected between the first slide rod and the first support part.

[0030] One end of the first support link in the telescopic unit adjacent to the second support part is rotatably connected to the second slide rod. The second slide rod and the second support part slide together in a third direction. The second elastic element is connected between the second slide rod and the second support part.

[0031] In a telescopic unit that indirectly connects to a first support by using a first sliding rod, a second support link slides with the first support in a third direction and is connected between the first sliding rod and the first support by a first elastic element, facilitating the extension and retraction of the telescopic assembly in a first direction. Similarly, in a telescopic unit that indirectly connects to a second support by using a second sliding rod, a first support link slides with the first support in a third direction and is connected between the second sliding rod and the second support by a second elastic element, facilitating the extension and retraction of the telescopic assembly in a first direction.

[0032] In one embodiment, the first locking structure includes a first threaded hole in the first support portion, a first connecting hole in the second support portion, and a first threaded connector, wherein the first connecting hole is aligned with the first threaded hole; the first threaded connector is used to engage with the first threaded hole and the first connecting hole.

[0033] A server includes a chassis, functional modules, and mounting means for the functional modules, as described in any embodiment, disposed within the chassis. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an installation device for a functional module according to one embodiment;

[0035] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the installation device for the functional modules, used to install the functional modules into the mounting brackets inside the chassis.

[0036] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first locking structure of the installation device for the functional module in which the first support part and the second support part are locked together.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting device for the functional module according to another embodiment;

[0038] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the installation device for the functional modules, used to install the functional modules into the mounting brackets inside the chassis.

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation device for a functional module according to another embodiment. Attached image description:

[0041] Functional module 200; Hard disk module 210; Fan module 220; Mounting socket 300;

[0042] Functional module mounting device 100;

[0043] First support section 110;

[0044] Telescopic unit 121; first support link 1211; second support link 1212; first slide bar 122; second slide bar 123;

[0045] First elastic element 131; Second elastic element 132;

[0046] Second support section 140;

[0047] First threaded connector 153;

[0048] Tray 160; Operating hole 163;

[0049] Additional support part 171;

[0050] First direction ZZ'; Second direction YY'; Third direction XX'. Detailed Implementation

[0051] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0052] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0053] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0054] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0056] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0057] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 One embodiment of this application provides a functional module mounting device 100 for mounting a server functional module 200 into a chassis (not shown). The functional module mounting device 100 includes: a first support part 110, a telescopic component, an elastic component, a second support part 140, and a first locking structure.

[0058] For ease of description, the following description uses a first direction ZZ', a second direction YY', and a third direction XX'. The telescopic component is movably connected at its first end along the first direction ZZ' to the first support portion 110, and at its second end along the first direction ZZ' to the second support portion 140. The telescopic component can retract in the first direction ZZ', allowing the second support portion 140 to move towards the first support portion 110 to a first position, and storing energy in the elastic component. A first locking structure is used to lock or unlock the second support portion 140 to the first support portion 110 when in the first position. A tray 160 is connected to the second support portion 140. The tray 160 supports the functional module 200. When the second support portion 140 is unlocked from the first support portion 110, the elastic component releases energy to drive the telescopic component to extend in the first direction ZZ', allowing the second support portion 140 to move away from the first support portion 110 to a second position.

[0059] When the aforementioned functional module installation device 100 installs the server functional module 200 into the chassis, with the thickness direction of the chassis as the first direction ZZ', the first support part 110 is fixed to the bottom of the chassis along the thickness direction, the second support part 140 is positioned in the second position, the functional module 200 is installed on the tray 160, and then the second support part 140 is pressed towards the first support part 110 to the first position. Finally, the second support part 140 is locked to the first support part 110 by the first locking structure, thus installing the functional module 200 into the chassis. When removing the functional module 200 from the chassis, the second support part 140 is unlocked from the first support part 110, and the elastic component releases energy to drive the telescopic component to extend in the first direction ZZ', causing the second support part 140 to move away from the first support part 110 to the second position, and then the functional module 200 is removed from the tray 160. Therefore, during the installation and removal of the functional module 200, the switching between the first and second positions of the second support 140 is achieved through the telescopic extension and retraction of the telescopic component along the first direction ZZ'. Thus, the movement of the functional module 200 and the tray 160 only needs to be along the thickness direction of the chassis, with no movement in other directions, thereby reducing wasted space in other directions. Furthermore, as the second support 140 moves away from the first support 110 during its movement from the first to the second position—that is, the second support 140 is closer to the bottom of the chassis in the first position and closer to the outside of the chassis in the second position—the operator's working position is closer to the outside of the chassis when the second support 140 is in the second position, eliminating the need to reach into the chassis, thus facilitating operation. The first locking structure locks the second support part 140 to the first support part 110 in the first position, so that the functional module 200 can be installed in the chassis, thereby minimizing the space occupied by the telescopic component and the second support part 140 in the first direction ZZ' in the chassis.

[0060] The first support part 110 can be a support plate, a support frame, etc. The second support part 140 can be a support plate, a support frame, etc.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the first support 110 may be fixed to the mounting base 300 inside the chassis.

[0062] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6In some embodiments, the mounting device 100 for the functional modules further includes at least one additional support layer, which is disposed on the side of the second support portion 140 opposite to the first support portion 110. Each additional support layer includes a plurality of additional support portions 171 arranged at intervals, and one end of each additional support portion 171 opposite to the second support portion 140 is connected to a tray 160. Since the ends of the additional support portions 171 in each additional support layer opposite to the second support portion 140 are connected to the tray 160, each tray 160 of the additional support layer can support a functional module 200, thereby allowing the mounting device 100 for the functional modules to install more functional modules 200. The additional support portions 171 may be support columns, support rods, etc.

[0063] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6 In one embodiment, each additional support layer has four additional support parts 171, which are respectively located at the four corners of the tray 160.

[0064] In other embodiments, the number of additional support parts in each additional support layer is not limited to four; for example, it can be two, three, five, etc. The arrangement of multiple additional support parts is also not limited to the four corners of the tray; any arrangement can be set according to installation needs.

[0065] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6 In one embodiment, the number of additional support layers is one.

[0066] In some other embodiments, the number of additional support layers is multiple, and the multiple additional support layers are connected sequentially along the first direction ZZ'. Each additional support layer's tray 160 can support a functional module 200, and the multiple additional support layers further enable the functional module mounting device 100 to mount more functional modules 200.

[0067] In one embodiment, when there is only one additional support layer, the additional support layer is detachably connected to the second support portion 140. Thus, when installing the functional module 200, each layer of the functional module 200 can be installed sequentially along the first direction ZZ' away from the second support portion 140. Similarly, when disassembling the functional module 200, each layer of the functional module 200 can be disassembled sequentially along the first direction ZZ' towards the second support portion 140.

[0068] In one embodiment, when there are multiple additional support layers, any two adjacent additional support layers are detachably connected. The additional support layer adjacent to the second support portion 140 is detachably connected to the second support portion 140. Thus, when installing the functional module 200, each additional support layer can be installed sequentially along the first direction ZZ' away from the second support portion 140, thereby allowing the functional module 200 on each additional support layer to be installed sequentially along the first direction ZZ' away from the second support portion 140. Similarly, when disassembling the functional module 200, each additional support layer can be disassembled sequentially along the first direction ZZ' towards the second support portion 140, thereby allowing the functional module 200 on each additional support layer to be disassembled sequentially along the first direction ZZ' towards the second support portion 140.

[0069] In one embodiment, adjacent additional support portions 171 in the same additional support layer are used for the functional module 200 to pass through, so that the functional module 200 is placed on the tray 160 on the side of the adjacent additional support portion 171 near the second support portion 140, or removed from the tray 160 on the side of the adjacent additional support portion 171 near the second support portion 140.

[0070] The mounting device 100 for the functional modules also includes a second locking structure (not shown). Each tray 160 is locked to its corresponding functional module 200 via the corresponding second locking structure. The additional support layers are arranged in a direction away from the second support portion 140 along the first direction ZZ'. Each tray 160 except the last additional support layer has an operating hole 163 corresponding to the second locking structure of that tray 160 on the side opposite to the second support portion 140. The operating hole 163 allows an operating tool to pass through and operate the second locking structure on that tray 160, thereby locking or unlocking the functional module 200 on that tray 160. This allows the functional modules 200 on each tray 160 to be installed and removed without regard to the order of installation or removal, improving the flexibility of installation and removal.

[0071] Specifically, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, when the additional support layer is a single layer, the adjacent additional support portions 171 in the single additional support layer are used for the functional module 200 to pass through, so that the functional module 200 can be placed on the tray 160 of the second support portion 140 or removed from the tray 160 of the second support portion 140.

[0072] The tray 160 of the additional support layer is provided with an operation hole 163. When it is necessary to lock the tray 160 on the second support 140 to the functional module 200, the functional module 200 corresponding to the tray 160 of the second support 140 can be moved laterally (e.g., in the second direction YY' or the third direction XX') so that it passes between adjacent additional support parts 171 on the additional support layer, thereby placing the functional module 200 corresponding to the tray 160 of the second support 140 on the tray 160 of the second support 140. Then, the operating tool is passed through the operation hole 163 on the tray 160 of the additional support layer, so that the operating tool extends into the tray 160 on the second support 140, thereby operating the second locking structure on the tray 160 on the second support 140 to lock the tray 160 to the functional module 200. Thus, the functional modules 200 on the tray 160 of the second support part 140 and the functional modules 200 on the tray 160 of the additional support layer can be installed in any order, improving installation flexibility. The process of removing the functional modules 200 from the tray 160 of the second support part 140 is the reverse of the installation process, and therefore will not be described further. Similarly, the functional modules 200 on the tray 160 of the second support part 140 and the functional modules 200 on the tray 160 of the additional support layer can be disassembled in any order, improving disassembly flexibility.

[0073] In one embodiment, the additional support layer is multi-layered. The additional support layers are sequentially arranged along the first direction ZZ' away from the second support portion 140, and the additional support layer adjacent to the second support portion 140 is the first additional support layer. It is understood that the positions of the operation holes 163 corresponding to the second locking structures on the trays 160 of the multiple trays 160 other than the tray 160 of the last additional support layer are staggered. Specifically, on any tray 160 other than the tray 160 of the last additional support layer, on the side of the tray 160 facing away from the second support portion 140, there are operation holes corresponding to the second locking structures on that tray 160.

[0074] For example, when there are two additional support layers, the additional support layer adjacent to the second support portion 140 is the first additional support layer, and the other additional support layer is the second additional support layer (which is also the last additional support layer).

[0075] The operating hole corresponding to the second locking structure on the tray 160 of the second support part 140 is defined as the first operating hole. The first operating hole is provided on other trays 160 (i.e., the tray 160 of the first additional support layer and the tray 160 of the second additional support layer) on the side of the tray 160 of the second support part 140 away from the second support part 140.

[0076] The operating hole corresponding to the second locking structure on the tray 160 of the first additional support layer is defined as the second operating hole. The other trays 160 (i.e. the tray 160 of the second additional support layer) on the side of the tray 160 of the first additional support layer away from the second support part 140 are provided with the second operating hole.

[0077] The operating holes 163 corresponding to the second locking structures on multiple trays 160, excluding the tray 160 of the last additional support layer, are staggered. In this embodiment, the first operating hole corresponding to the second locking structure on the tray 160 of the second support portion 140 is staggered from the second operating hole corresponding to the second locking structure on the tray 160 of the first additional support layer.

[0078] Thus, when the operating tool passes through the first operating hole, the second locking structure on the tray 160 of the second support part 140 can be operated; when the operating tool passes through the second operating hole, the second locking structure on the tray 160 of the first additional support layer can be operated. This allows the functional modules 200 on the tray 160 of the second support part 140, the tray 160 of the first additional support layer, and the tray 160 of the second additional support layer to be installed in any order, improving installation flexibility. Similarly, the functional modules 200 on the tray 160 of the second support part 140, the tray 160 of the first additional support layer, and the tray 160 of the second additional support layer can be disassembled in any order, improving disassembly flexibility.

[0079] It should be noted that, except for the tray 160 of the last additional support layer, the functional module 200 on any tray 160 can pass through the adjacent additional support portions 171 on the side of that tray 160 away from the second support portion 140, thereby being placed on that tray 160, and then the tray 160 and the functional module 200 can be locked together by the second locking structure. Similarly, when the tray 160 and the functional module 200 are unlocked, the functional module 200 on that tray 160 can pass through the adjacent additional support portions 171 on the side of that tray 160 away from the second support portion 140, thereby being removed from that tray 160.

[0080] In one embodiment, the second locking structure is a threaded connector, and the operating tool is a long-handled screwdriver.

[0081] In other embodiments, the tray 160 and the functional module 200 are not limited to being fastened by a threaded connection, but may also be fastened by other fastening structures. Correspondingly, the operating tool is not limited to a long-handled screwdriver.

[0082] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments, the telescopic assembly includes at least one telescopic unit 121, each telescopic unit 121 including a first support link 1211 and a second support link 1212 that are intersecting and rotatably connected. The rotation axis of the first support link 1211 and the second support link 1212 is along a second direction YY', and the second direction YY' is perpendicular to the first direction ZZ'.

[0083] Since the rotation axis of the first support link 1211 and the second support link 1212 is along the second direction YY', and the second direction YY' is perpendicular to the first direction ZZ', when the first support link 1211 and the second support link 1212 rotate relative to each other, the telescopic unit 121 can extend or retract in the first direction ZZ', that is, the telescopic component can extend or retract in the first direction ZZ', thereby realizing the switching of the second support part 140 in the first position and the second position, and the telescopic component has a simple structure.

[0084] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments, the telescopic components are arranged in two sets, with the two sets of telescopic components spaced apart along the second direction YY', providing good support. The second direction YY' is perpendicular to the first direction ZZ'.

[0085] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments, the telescopic component includes a telescopic unit 121.

[0086] In some other embodiments, the telescopic assembly may also include multiple (e.g., two, three, etc.) telescopic units 121 connected sequentially along the first direction ZZ'. In any two adjacent telescopic units 121, the first support link 1211 of one telescopic unit 121 is rotatably connected to the second support link 1212 of the other telescopic unit 121. When the telescopic assembly extends or retracts in the first direction ZZ', the first support link 1211 of any two adjacent telescopic units 121 and the second support link 1212 of the other telescopic unit 121 rotate relative to each other (the axis of rotation is along the second direction YY'). Because the telescopic assembly includes multiple telescopic units 121 connected sequentially along the first direction ZZ', the second support portion 140 can have a larger travel distance in the first direction ZZ', allowing the second support portion 140 to be closer to the outside of the chassis or located outside the chassis in the second position, facilitating operation. Understandably, the first support links 1211 of the multiple telescopic units 121 are parallel to each other, and the second support links 1212 of the multiple telescopic units 121 are parallel to each other.

[0087] In other embodiments, the telescopic component may also adopt other telescopic forms in the prior art, and there is no limitation thereto.

[0088] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments, in the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the first support portion 110, the first support link 1211 is rotatably connected to the first support portion 110, and the second support link 1212 is slidably engaged with the first support portion 110 along a third direction XX'. In the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the second support portion 140, the first support link 1211 is slidably engaged with the second support portion 140 along a third direction XX', and the second support link 1212 is rotatably connected to the second support portion 140. Wherein, the third direction XX' is perpendicular to the second direction YY' and the first direction ZZ'. Thus, when the first support link 1211 and the second support link 1212 of each telescopic unit 121 rotate relative to each other, the second support link 1212 of the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the first support portion 110 slides relative to the first support portion 110 (i.e. relative to the second support portion 140) along the third direction XX', and the first support link 1211 of the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the second support portion 140 slides relative to the second support portion 140 along the third direction XX', the telescopic assembly can be allowed to extend or retract in the first direction ZZ'. Therefore, the second support portion 140 can move only in the first direction ZZ', without having to move in other directions other than the first direction ZZ'.

[0089] Furthermore, since the first support link 1211 is rotatably connected to the first support 110 in the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the first support 110, and the second support link 1212 is rotatably connected to the second support 140 in the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the second support 140, during the telescopic assembly's extension and retraction in the first direction ZZ', the position of the end of the first support link 1211 connected to the first support 110 remains unchanged, and the position of the end of the second support link 1212 connected to the second support 120 remains unchanged in the second direction YY' and the third direction XX', with travel only in the first direction ZZ'. Thus, the position of the second support 140 in the second direction YY' and the third direction XX' remains unchanged, with travel only in the first direction ZZ', thereby eliminating the need for additional guide structures along the first direction ZZ' for the second support 140.

[0090] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, when the telescopic assembly includes only one telescopic unit 121, this telescopic unit 121 is both the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the first support portion 110 and the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the second support portion 140. The first support link 1211 of this telescopic unit 121 is rotatably connected to the first support portion 110, and the second support link 1212 is slidably engaged with the first support portion 110 along a third direction XX'. The first support link 1211 of this telescopic unit 121 is slidably engaged with the second support portion 140 along a third direction XX', and the second support link 1212 is rotatably connected to the second support portion 140. When the first support link 1211 and the second support link 1212 of the telescopic unit 121 rotate relative to each other, the telescopic assembly can extend or retract in the first direction ZZ' by sliding the second support link 1212 relative to the first support part 110 (i.e. relative to the second support part 140) along the third direction XX' and by sliding the first support link 1211 relative to the second support part 140 along the third direction XX'. Furthermore, since the first support link 1211 is rotatably connected to the first support part 110 and the second support link 1212 is rotatably connected to the second support part 140, during the telescopic assembly's extension and retraction in the first direction ZZ', the position of the end of the first support link 1211 connected to the first support part 110 remains unchanged, and the position of the end of the second support link 1212 connected to the second support part 120 remains unchanged in the second direction YY' and the third direction XX', with travel only in the first direction ZZ'. Thus, the position of the second support part 140 in the second direction YY' and the third direction XX' remains unchanged, with travel only in the first direction ZZ', thereby eliminating the need for additional guide structures along the first direction ZZ' for the second support part 140.

[0091] In some other embodiments, when the telescopic assembly includes a plurality of telescopic units 121 connected sequentially along a first direction ZZ', the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the first support portion 110 is the telescopic unit 121 at the first end of the telescopic assembly, and the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the second support portion 140 is the telescopic unit 121 at the second end of the telescopic assembly. The first support link 1211 of the telescopic unit 121 at the first end of the telescopic assembly is rotatably connected to the first support portion 110, and the second support link 1212 of the telescopic unit 121 at the first end of the telescopic assembly is slidably engaged with the first support portion 110 along a third direction XX'. The first support link 1211 of the telescopic unit 121 at the second end of the telescopic assembly is slidably engaged with the second support portion 140 along a third direction XX', and the second support link 1212 of the telescopic unit 121 at the second end of the telescopic assembly is rotatably connected to the second support portion 140. The telescopic assembly can be extended or retracted in the first direction ZZ' by sliding the second support link 1212 of the telescopic unit 121 at the first end of the telescopic assembly along the third direction XX' relative to the first support portion 110 (i.e. relative to the second support portion 140) and by sliding the first support link 1211 at the first end of the telescopic assembly along the third direction XX' relative to the second support portion 140. Furthermore, since the first support link 1211 is rotatably connected to the first support part 110 in the telescopic unit 121 at the first end of the telescopic assembly, and the second support link 1212 is rotatably connected to the second support part 140 in the telescopic unit 121 at the second end of the telescopic assembly, during the telescopic process of the telescopic assembly in the first direction ZZ', the position of the end of the first support link 1211 connected to the first support part 110 remains unchanged, and the position of the end of the second support link 1212 connected to the second support part 120 remains unchanged in the second direction YY' and the third direction XX', with travel only in the first direction ZZ'. Thus, the position of the second support part 140 in the second direction YY' and the third direction XX' remains unchanged, with travel only in the first direction ZZ', thereby eliminating the need for additional guide structures along the first direction ZZ' for the second support part 140.

[0092] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the mounting device 100 for the functional module further includes a first slide bar 122 and a first slide bar 123. The elastic component includes a first elastic element 131 and a second elastic element 132.

[0093] One end of the second support link 1212 in the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the first support part 110 is rotatably connected to the first slide rod 122. The first slide rod 122 and the first support part 110 slide in a third direction XX', thereby indirectly realizing the sliding engagement of the second support link 121 and the first support part 110 in the telescopic unit 121 connected to the first support part 110 along the third direction XX'. The first elastic element 131 is connected between the first slide rod 122 and the first support part 110. When the telescopic assembly contracts along the first direction ZZ', the first slide rod 122 slides along the third direction XX', thereby squeezing the first elastic element 131 and storing energy. When the first support part 110 and the second support part 130 are unlocked, the first elastic element 131 releases energy, which can push the first slide rod 122 to slide in the opposite direction XX', thereby realizing the extension of the telescopic assembly along the first direction ZZ'.

[0094] One end of the first support link 1211 in the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the second support part 140 is rotatably connected to the second slide rod 123. The second slide rod 123 and the second support part 140 slide in a third direction XX', thereby indirectly realizing the sliding engagement of the first support link 121 and the second support part 140 in the telescopic unit 121 connected to the second support part 140 along the third direction XX'. The second elastic element 132 is connected between the second slide rod 123 and the second support part 140. When the telescopic assembly contracts along the first direction ZZ', the second slide rod 123 slides along the third direction XX', thereby squeezing the second elastic element 132 and storing energy. When the first support part 110 and the second support part 130 are unlocked, the second elastic element 132 releases energy, which can push the second slide rod 123 to slide in the opposite direction XX', thereby realizing the extension of the telescopic assembly along the first direction ZZ'.

[0095] In the telescopic unit 121, which is indirectly connected to the first support part 110 by setting a first slide rod 122, the second support connecting rod 1212 slides with the first support part 110 along the third direction XX', and is connected between the first slide rod 122 and the first support part 110 by a first elastic element 131, so as to facilitate the extension and retraction of the telescopic component along the first direction ZZ'. Similarly, in the telescopic unit 121, which is indirectly connected to the second support part 140 by setting a second slide rod 123, the first support connecting rod 1211 slides with the first support part 110 along the third direction XX', and is connected between the second slide rod 123 and the second support part 140 by a second elastic element 132, so as to facilitate the extension and retraction of the telescopic component along the first direction ZZ'.

[0096] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, when the telescopic assembly includes only one telescopic unit 121, this telescopic unit 121 is the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the first support portion 110 and also the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the second support portion 140. One end of the second support link 1212 of this telescopic unit 121 is rotatably connected to the first slide rod 122. One end of the first support link 1211 of this telescopic unit 121 is rotatably connected to the second slide rod 123.

[0097] In some other embodiments, when the telescopic assembly includes a plurality of telescopic units 121 connected sequentially along the first direction ZZ', the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the first support portion 110 is the telescopic unit 121 at the first end of the telescopic assembly, and the telescopic unit 121 adjacent to the second support portion 140 is the telescopic unit 121 at the second end of the telescopic assembly. One end of the second support link 1212 in the telescopic unit 121 at the first end of the telescopic assembly is rotatably connected to the first slide rod 122. One end of the first support link 1211 in the telescopic unit 121 at the second end of the telescopic assembly is rotatably connected to the second slide rod 123.

[0098] In one embodiment, the length direction of the first slide rod 122 is along the second direction YY', and both ends of the first slide rod 122 can be slidably engaged with the first support portion 110 via pulleys (not shown). The length direction of the second slide rod 123 is along the second direction YY', and both ends of the second slide rod 123 can be slidably engaged with the second support portion 140 via pulleys (not shown).

[0099] In some embodiments, the elastic component includes a torsion spring. When there are one or more telescopic units 121, a torsion spring can be provided at the rotatable connection between the first support link 1211 and the second support link 1212 of each telescopic unit 121. When the telescopic assembly retracts in the first direction ZZ', the torsion spring at the rotatable connection between the first support link 1211 and the second support link 1212 of each telescopic unit 121 can store energy. When the second support portion 140 is unlocked from the first support portion 110, the torsion spring at the rotatable connection between the first support link 1211 and the second support link 1212 of each telescopic unit 121 releases energy, which can drive the first support link 1211 and the second support link 1212 to rotate relative to each other, thereby realizing the extension of the telescopic assembly.

[0100] In some embodiments, when there are multiple telescopic units 121, a torsion spring is provided at the rotatable connection between the first support link 1211 of any one telescopic unit 121 and the second support link 1212 of the other telescopic unit 121 in any two adjacent telescopic units 121. When the telescopic assembly retracts in the first direction ZZ', the torsion spring at the rotatable connection between the first support link 1211 of any one telescopic unit 121 and the second support link 1212 of the other telescopic unit 121 can store energy. When the second support 140 is unlocked from the first support 110, the torsion spring at the rotational connection between the first support link 1211 of any two adjacent telescopic units 121 and the second support link 1212 of the other telescopic unit 121 releases energy, which can drive the relative rotation between the first support link 1211 of any two adjacent telescopic units 121 and the second support link 1212 of the other telescopic unit 121, thereby realizing the extension of the telescopic assembly.

[0101] Please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the first locking structure includes a first threaded hole (not shown) in the first support portion 110, a first connecting hole (not shown) in the second support portion 140, and a first threaded connector 153, wherein the first connecting hole is aligned with the first threaded hole. The first threaded connector 153 is used to mate with the first threaded hole and the first connecting hole. The first threaded connector 153 can pass through the first connecting hole and be threadedly engaged with the first threaded hole, thereby realizing the locking of the first support portion 110 and the second support portion 140.

[0102] Specifically, the first threaded connector 153 can be a bolt, screw, etc. The first connecting hole can be a threaded hole or a smooth hole.

[0103] Please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the first support portion 110 has a sheet metal connector 111 at one end along the third direction YY', and a first threaded hole is provided on the sheet metal connector 111.

[0104] In other embodiments, the first locking structure may also adopt other structures, such as a snap-fit ​​connection structure, etc., and there is no limitation thereto.

[0105] One embodiment of this application also provides a server. The server includes a chassis, a functional module 200, and a mounting device 100 for the functional module of any of the above embodiments disposed within the chassis.

[0106] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5A single functional module 200 can be a hard drive module 210, a fan module 220, or a power supply module. Multiple functional modules can be different from each other. One or more functional modules 200 can be installed on each tray 160.

[0107] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0108] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for installing functional modules, used to install server functional modules into a chassis, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a first support section, a second support section, a telescopic component, an elastic component, and a first locking structure. The telescopic component is movably connected at its first end along the first direction to the first support portion, and the telescopic component is movably connected at its second end along the first direction to the second support portion; The telescopic component can retract in the first direction, so that the second support part can move to a first position in a direction close to the first support part, and the elastic component can store energy. The first locking structure is used to lock or unlock the second support portion to the first support portion when it is in the first position; a tray is connected to the second support portion; When the second support is unlocked from the first support, the elastic component releases energy to drive the telescopic component to extend in the first direction, so that the second support moves away from the first support to a second position, where the second support is closer to the outside of the chassis than in the first position. The telescopic assembly includes at least one telescopic unit, and each telescopic unit includes a first support link and a second support link that are intersecting and rotatably connected to each other, wherein the rotation axis of the first support link and the second support link are along a second direction; The mounting device for the functional module further includes a first slide bar and a second slide bar, and the elastic component includes a first elastic element and a second elastic element; In the telescopic unit adjacent to the first support part, one end of the first support link is rotatably connected to the first support part, one end of the second support link is rotatably connected to the first slide rod, the first slide rod and the first support part slide in a third direction, and the first elastic element is connected between the first slide rod and the first support part. In the telescopic unit adjacent to the second support part, one end of the second support link is rotatably connected to the second support part, one end of the first support link is rotatably connected to the second slide rod, the second slide rod and the second support part slide in a third direction, and the second elastic element is connected between the second slide rod and the second support part; The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are all perpendicular to each other; The mounting device for the functional module further includes at least one additional support layer, which is disposed on the side of the second support portion away from the first support portion; The adjacent additional support sections in the same additional support layer are used for functional modules to pass through; The mounting device for the functional module further includes a second locking structure, and each tray is locked to the corresponding functional module through the corresponding second locking structure. The additional support layers are arranged in a direction away from the second support part along the first direction. On any of the other trays except the tray of the last additional support layer, on the side away from the second support part, there is an operation hole corresponding to the second locking structure on that tray.

2. The installation device for the functional module according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each additional support layer includes a plurality of additional support portions arranged at intervals, and a tray is connected to one end of each additional support portion in each additional support layer that is away from the second support portion.

3. The installation device for the functional module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of additional support layers is one; or... The additional support layer is multiple, and the multiple additional support layers are connected sequentially along the first direction.

4. The installation device for the functional module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The additional support layer is multi-layered, and the multiple additional support layers are connected sequentially along the first direction; the positions of the operating holes corresponding to the second locking structures on the multiple trays other than the tray of the last additional support layer are staggered.

5. The installation device for the functional module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic assembly includes one of the telescopic units; or... The telescopic assembly includes a plurality of telescopic units connected sequentially along the first direction. In any two adjacent telescopic units, one end of the first support link of any one telescopic unit is rotatably connected to one end of the second support link of the other telescopic unit.

6. A server, characterized in that, It includes a chassis, a functional module, and a mounting device for the functional module as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, which is disposed within the chassis.

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