Electronic device with mounting mechanism

Abstract

An electronic device with a mounting mechanism includes a housing including an opening, a slide rail disposed in the housing, a slide bar movably disposed on the slide rail, a limiting structure disposed at a first end of the slide rail, and a fastening structure pivotally coupled to the limiting structure. When the housing is mounted to a rear support, the slide bar extends out of the housing through the opening, and the limiting structure and the fastening structure are fastened to the frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device having a mounting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] To increase server density, multiple servers are typically installed on the same frame. However, to accommodate servers of different sizes, retractable rails are installed on the servers so that servers of different sizes can be installed on the same frame.

[0003] However, the installation of telescopic slide rails is very complicated, making it difficult to install the server on the frame. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides an electronic device with a mounting mechanism that is retractably disposed within the housing of the electronic device. Therefore, when mounting the electronic device onto the frame, there is no need for an additional slide rail installation step, thereby simplifying the installation process of the electronic device.

[0005] One embodiment of the present invention discloses an electronic device with a mounting mechanism, comprising: a housing including an opening; a slide rail disposed within the housing; a slide rod movably disposed on the slide rail; a limiting structure disposed at a first end of the slide rail; and a fastening structure pivotally connected to the limiting structure. When the housing is mounted on a rear bracket, the slide rod moves out of the housing through the opening, and the limiting structure and the fastening structure fasten to the frame.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned limiting structure includes: a body portion fixed to the first end; a connecting portion connected to the body portion and pivotally connected to the fastening structure; an abutting portion connected to the body portion; and a latch disposed on the abutting portion. When the housing is mounted on the rear bracket, the abutting portion abuts against the first side of the rear bracket, and the latch engages with the rear bracket.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion and the abutting portion extend perpendicularly to the main body portion, and the latch extends perpendicularly to the abutting portion.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fastening structure includes a pivot portion pivotally connected to the limiting structure, and a fastening portion connected to the pivot portion. When the housing is mounted on the rear bracket, the fastening portion fastens to the second side of the rear bracket.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned fastening structure further includes a handle connected to the above-mentioned fastening portion. When the handle is pulled to move the slide bar, the fastening structure rotates relative to the above-mentioned limiting structure from an initial position to an offset position.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the handle includes an extension connected to the fastening portion and a grip portion connected to the extension portion. The pivot portion rotates relative to the limiting structure via a pivot, the slide rod extends along a plane, the grip portion is separated from the plane, and the plane is located between the grip portion and the pivot.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device having a mounting mechanism further includes an elastic element disposed on the aforementioned limiting structure. The aforementioned fastening structure further includes a pressing portion connected to the aforementioned pivot portion. When the aforementioned fastening structure rotates relative to the aforementioned limiting structure, the pressing portion presses the aforementioned elastic element.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fastening structure further includes a protrusion located between the pivot portion and the fastening portion. The pivot portion, the fastening portion, and the protrusion form an E-shaped structure.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device having a mounting mechanism further includes a spring located within the housing and connected to the second end of the slide rod and the inner side of the housing.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device having a mounting mechanism further includes a fixing structure fixed to the outer side of the aforementioned housing. The fixing structure is used to fix it to a front bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an electronic device with a mounting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the housing and mounting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A 3D view of the installation mechanism.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Exploded view of the installation mechanism.

[0019] Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation process of mounting electronic devices onto the rear bracket.

[0020] Figure 7 and Figure 8This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation process of the mounting mechanism being installed on the rear bracket.

[0021] Explanation of main component symbols

[0022] Electronic device 1

[0023] Casing 10

[0024] Base plate 11

[0025] Side wall 12

[0026] Inner side 121

[0027] Outer side 122

[0028] 13 posterior sidewall

[0029] Opening 131

[0030] Installation mechanism 20

[0031] Slide rail 21

[0032] Slide bar 22

[0033] Spring 23

[0034] Restriction Structure 24

[0035] Main body part 241

[0036] Connecting part 242

[0037] Contact part 243

[0038] Clamp 244

[0039] 25 snap-fit ​​structure

[0040] Pivot 251

[0041] Fastening part 252

[0042] Protrusion 253

[0043] Handle 254

[0044] Extension 254a

[0045] Grip section 254b

[0046] Pressing part 255

[0047] Elastic element 26

[0048] Shaft 27

[0049] Fixed structure 30

[0050] Frame A1

[0051] Rear bracket A10

[0052] Front bracket A20

[0053] Movement direction D1

[0054] Plane P1

[0055] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0056] To facilitate understanding and implementation of the present invention by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the present invention provides many applicable creative concepts, which can be implemented in various specific forms. The specific embodiments discussed and illustrated herein are merely specific ways of manufacturing and using the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0057] Furthermore, repeated reference numerals or designations may be used in different embodiments. These repetitions are merely for the purpose of clearly and simply describing the invention and do not imply any connection between the different embodiments and / or structures discussed. It should be noted that 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 element disposed in between. When an element is considered to be "disposed" on another element, it can be directly disposed on the other element or there may be an element disposed in between.

[0058] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein in the specification of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0059] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an electronic device 1 having a mounting mechanism 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the housing 10 and the mounting mechanism 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. For the sake of brevity, ... Figure 2 Only part of the casing 10 is shown in the drawing. Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the installation mechanism 20. Figure 4 for Figure 3An exploded view of the installation mechanism 20. Electronic device 1 may be a server, a router, or a computer, but is not limited thereto.

[0060] Electronic device 1 includes a housing 10, two mounting mechanisms 20, and two fixing structures 30. The mounting mechanisms 20 are retractably mounted within the housing 10. When mounting electronic device 1 onto frame A1, the fixing structures 30 are first fixed to the outer surface 122 of the housing 10, and then fixed to the front bracket A20. Afterward, the length of the mounting mechanisms 20 is increased so that they connect to the rear bracket A10 of frame A1. When the mounting mechanisms 20 are released, the housing 10 can be mounted onto the rear bracket A10 of frame A1 via the mounting mechanisms 20, thus completing the installation of electronic device 1. Furthermore, electronic device 1 can be mounted onto frames A1 of different sizes via the mounting mechanisms 20.

[0061] The housing 10 includes a base plate 11, two side walls 12, and a rear side wall 13. The side walls 12 and the rear side wall 13 may extend perpendicularly to the base plate 11. The two side walls 12 may be parallel to each other and may extend perpendicularly to the rear side wall 13. The two sides of the rear side wall 13 have two openings 131. For the sake of simplicity, various components inside the housing 10, such as the motherboard, chips, memory, electrical connectors, and / or fans, are omitted from the drawing, but are not limited thereto.

[0062] Each mounting mechanism 20 includes a slide rail 21, a slide rod 22, a spring 23, a limiting structure 24, a fastening structure 25, and an elastic element 26. The slide rail 21 is disposed within the housing 10 and can be fixed to the inner surface 121 of the side wall 12. The slide rail 21 is an elongated structure extending along a moving direction D1. The slide rod 22 is movably disposed on the slide rail 21 in the moving direction D1. The slide rod 22 is an elongated structure extending along the moving direction D1. In this embodiment, the slide rail 21 restricts the movement of the slide rod 22 along the moving direction D1. The spring 23 is located within the housing 10 and is connected to the second end of the slide rod 22 and the inner surface 121 of the housing 10. The spring 23 provides a pulling force to the slide rod 22. When the mounting mechanism 20 is not mounted on the rear bracket A10, the pulling force of the spring 23 causes the slide rod 22 to return to an initial position.

[0063] A limiting structure 24 is disposed at the first end of the slide rail 21. The limiting structure 24 may be partially or completely exposed outside the housing 10. When the slide bar 22 is in the initial position, the limiting structure 24 is adjacent to the opening 131. The limiting structure 24 includes a body portion 241, two connecting portions 242, abutting portion 243, and one or more latches 244. The body portion 241, connecting portions 242, and abutting portion 243 may be made of a metal plate. The body portion 241 may be a Y-shaped plate structure and may extend along the moving direction D1 and be fixed to the first end of the slide rail 21. The connecting portions 242 are connected to the body portion 241 and pivotally connected to the fastening structure 25. The connecting portions 242 may be plate-shaped. Furthermore, the connecting portions 242 may be parallel to each other and extend perpendicular to the body portion 241.

[0064] The abutment portion 243 is connected to the main body portion 241. The abutment portion 243 may be a plate-like structure and may extend perpendicularly to the main body portion 241. The connecting portion 242 and the abutment portion 243 are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the main body portion 241 and extend in opposite directions. The latch 244 is provided on the abutment portion 243. The latch 244 may be a column-like structure and may extend perpendicularly to the abutment portion 243. When the housing 10 is installed on the rear bracket A10 via the mounting mechanism 20, the abutment portion 243 abuts against the first side of the rear bracket A10, and the latch 244 engages with the rear bracket A10.

[0065] The fastening structure 25 is pivotally connected to the limiting structure 24. The fastening structure 25 includes two pivot portions 251, two fastening portions 252, two protrusions 253, a handle 254, and two pressing portions 255. The pivot portions 251 are pivotally connected to the connecting portion 242 of the limiting structure 24. The pivot portions 251 may be L-shaped plate structures. The fastening portions 252 are connected to the pivot portions 251 and may also be plate structures. The protrusions 253 are connected to the pivot portions 251 and are located between the pivot portions 251 and the fastening portions 252. The protrusions 253 may also be plate structures. The maximum width of the pivot portions 251 and the maximum width of the fastening portions 252 are greater than the maximum width of the protrusions 253. The maximum width is measured in the same direction perpendicular to the direction of movement D1.

[0066] The handle 254 may be U-shaped, and both ends of the handle 254 are connected to the two fastening portions 252. In this embodiment, the handle 254 includes two extension portions 254a and a grip portion 254b. The two extension portions 254a are respectively connected to the two fastening portions 252. Both ends of the grip portion 254b are respectively connected to the two extension portions 254a. The extension portions 254a may be L-shaped. Two pressing portions 255 are respectively connected to the two pivot portions 251. The pressing portions 255 may be L-shaped. One end of the pressing portion 255 extends perpendicularly to the pivot portion 251.

[0067] In this embodiment, the interconnected pivot portion 251, fastening portion 252, protrusion 253, extension portion 254a, and pressing portion 255 can be made of a metal plate. Furthermore, the interconnected pivot portion 251, fastening portion 252, and protrusion 253 extend along a plane perpendicular to the direction of movement D1, forming an E-shaped structure, thereby strengthening the fastening structure 25.

[0068] An elastic element 26 is disposed on the body portion 241 of the limiting structure 24. In this embodiment, the elastic element 26 may be a spring and may be a T-shaped structure. Both ends of the elastic element 26 are adjacent to the two pressing portions 255 and are separated from the body portion 241. When the fastening structure 25 rotates relative to the limiting structure 24, the pressing portions 255 press the elastic element 26, at which time the elastic element 26 provides elastic force to the pressing portions 255, causing the fastening structure 25 to return to its initial position.

[0069] Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation process of electronic device 1 mounted on the rear bracket A10. First, the user can hold the handle 254 and move the slide bar 22 along the movement direction D1, causing the slide bar 22 to extend out of the housing 10 through the opening 131. When the handle 254 is pulled to move the slide bar 22, the locking structure 25 relative to the limiting structure 24... Figure 5 Rotate to the initial position Figure 6 The offset position.

[0070] In this embodiment, the pivot 251 rotates relative to the limiting structure 24 via a pivot 27, and the slide bar 22 extends along a plane P1. The grip 254b and the pivot 27 are separated from the plane P1, and the plane P1 is located between the grip 254b and the pivot 27. Therefore, when the user pulls the handle 254 in the direction of movement D1, the grip 254b generates a torque on the pivot 27, thereby causing the fastening structure 25 to rotate. When the fastening structure 25 rotates relative to the limiting structure 24, the pressing part 255 presses the elastic element 26, and the elastic element 26 applies a spring force to the pressing part 255. In addition, the pressing part 255 can also prevent the fastening structure 25 from excessively deflecting relative to the limiting structure 24.

[0071] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation process of the mounting mechanism 20 onto the rear bracket A10. The user continuously pulls the handle 254 along the movement direction D1, causing the latch 244 to insert into the rear bracket A10, with the abutment portion 243 abutting against the first side of the rear bracket A10. Once the latch 244 is inserted into the rear bracket A10, the user can release the handle 254. At this time, the elastic element 26 pushes the pressing portion 255, causing the fastening structure 25 to return to its original position. Figure 8 The initial position.

[0072] like Figure 8 As shown, when the housing 10 is mounted on the rear bracket A10 via the mounting mechanism 20, the fastening part 252 fastens to the second side of the rear bracket A10, and Figure 2 Spring 23 provides tension to the latching part 252. Furthermore, latch 244 is inserted into the rear bracket A10, and abutment part 243 abuts against the first side of the rear bracket A10. Therefore, the housing 10 can be securely mounted on the rear bracket A10 via the mounting mechanism 20.

[0073] In summary, the electronic device of the present invention houses the mounting mechanism within the housing. When mounting the electronic device onto the frame, the mounting mechanism can be directly pulled out from the housing to the rear bracket of the frame, thus easily mounting the electronic device onto the rear bracket. Users do not need to perform cumbersome slide rail installation when mounting the electronic device. Furthermore, users do not require additional tools when installing the aforementioned mounting mechanism, thereby improving the convenience of installation.

[0074] For those skilled in the art, other corresponding changes or adjustments can be made based on the creative scheme and concept of the present invention in combination with the actual needs generated, and all such changes and adjustments should fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device having a mounting mechanism, characterized in that, include: The casing, including an opening; The slide rail is installed inside the aforementioned housing; The slide bar is movably mounted on the aforementioned slide rail; A limiting structure is provided at the first end of the aforementioned slide rail; as well as The fastening structure, pivotally connected to the aforementioned limiting structure, includes: A pivot joint is pivotally connected to the aforementioned limiting structure; The fastening part is connected to the aforementioned pivot part; and The handle is connected to the aforementioned fastening part; When the aforementioned housing is mounted on the rear support of a frame, the aforementioned sliding rod extends out of the aforementioned housing through the aforementioned opening, and the aforementioned limiting structure and the aforementioned fastening structure are fastened to the aforementioned frame, with the aforementioned fastening part fastening to the second side of the aforementioned rear support. When the handle is pulled to move the slide bar, the locking structure rotates from an initial position to an offset position relative to the limiting structure.

2. The electronic device with a mounting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned limiting structure includes: The main body is fixed to the aforementioned first end; The connecting part is connected to the main body and pivotally connected to the fastening structure. The abutment portion is connected to the aforementioned main body portion; and A latch is provided at the aforementioned abutment portion. When the housing is installed on the rear bracket, the abutting part abuts against the first side of the rear bracket, and the latch engages with the rear bracket.

3. The electronic device with a mounting mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting portion and the abutting portion extend perpendicularly to the main body portion, and the latch extends perpendicularly to the abutting portion.

4. The electronic device with a mounting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned handles include: An extension portion, connected to the aforementioned fastening portion; and A gripping part is connected to the aforementioned extension; The pivot portion rotates relative to the limiting structure via a pivot, the slide rod extends along a plane, the grip portion is separated from the plane, and the plane is located between the grip portion and the pivot.

5. The electronic device with a mounting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes an elastic element disposed in the aforementioned limiting structure, and the aforementioned fastening structure further includes a pressing portion connected to the aforementioned pivot portion, wherein when the aforementioned fastening structure rotates relative to the aforementioned limiting structure, the aforementioned pressing portion presses the aforementioned elastic element.

6. The electronic device with a mounting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned fastening structure further includes a protrusion located between the aforementioned pivot portion and the aforementioned fastening portion, wherein the aforementioned pivot portion, the aforementioned fastening portion, and the aforementioned protrusion form an E-shaped structure.

7. The electronic device with a mounting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a spring, located inside the aforementioned housing, and connected to the second end of the aforementioned slide rod and the inner side of the aforementioned housing.

8. The electronic device with a mounting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing structure, which is fixed to the outer side of the aforementioned housing, wherein the fixing structure is used to fix it to a front bracket.

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