Communication equipment

Abstract

The present application provides a communication device, including a chassis, a plurality of storage units, and a storage cabinet. In a first direction, the storage cabinet is provided with a first slide rail and a third slide rail on opposite sides thereof, and in a second direction, the storage cabinet is provided with a second slide rail and a fourth slide rail on opposite sides thereof, respectively. The storage cabinet is arranged in the chassis for movement along the third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other, and the storage unit is arranged in the storage cabinet for movement along the second direction. The above-mentioned communication device is provided with a first slide rail and a third slide rail, and a second slide rail and a fourth slide rail on all sides of the storage cabinet, so that when the chassis of the communication device is placed in different directions, the first slide rail and the third slide rail or the second slide rail and the fourth slide rail can respectively provide support for the storage cabinet, thereby reducing the problem that the storage cabinet is difficult to slide when the chassis placement position is changed, realizing flexible placement of the communication device, and meeting the installation requirements of different cabinets.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a communication device. Background Art

[0002] Due to the increasing market demand for server data storage, high-density storage has become the mainstream of the market. Moreover, most of the cabinets used in the market are non-standard cabinets, and the installation directions of servers are diversified. A single server installation direction can only correspond to a single cabinet, which cannot meet the installation requirements of different cabinets. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above situation, the present application provides a communication device, by arranging a first slide rail and a third slide rail along the first direction around the storage cabinet, and arranging a second slide rail and a fourth slide rail along the second direction, so that when the chassis of the communication device is placed horizontally, the first slide rail and the third slide rail can provide support for the storage cabinet, and when the chassis of the communication device is placed vertically, the second slide rail and the fourth slide rail can provide support for the storage cabinet, reducing the problem that the storage cabinet is difficult to slide when the placement position of the chassis is changed, realizing flexible placement of the communication equipment, meeting the installation requirements of different cabinets, and helping to save the space occupied by the communication equipment.

[0004] A communications device comprises a chassis, a plurality of storage units, and a storage cabinet. The plurality of storage units are detachably mounted within the chassis. A first slide rail and a third slide rail are provided on opposite sides of the storage cabinet along a first direction. A second slide rail and a fourth slide rail are provided on opposite sides of the storage cabinet along a second direction. The storage cabinet is movable within the chassis along a third direction. The first, second, and third directions are perpendicular to each other, and the storage units are movable within the storage cabinet along the second direction.

[0005] In some embodiments, the chassis includes a bottom plate, a cover plate and side plates, the side plates include a first side plate and a second side plate, along the first direction, the first side plate and the second side plate are connected to opposite sides of the bottom plate, along the second direction, the cover plate and the bottom plate are arranged opposite to each other, a plurality of the storage cabinets are arranged side by side in the chassis, and the openings of the storage cabinets are arranged toward the cover plate.

[0006] In some embodiments, a support plate is provided between adjacent storage cabinets, the support plate is fixedly connected to the bottom plate, the first slide rail or the third slide rail is connected between the storage cabinet and the support plate, or the first slide rail or the third slide rail is connected between the storage cabinet and the side panel.

[0007] In some embodiments, the second slide rail is connected between the cover plate and the storage cabinet, and the fourth slide rail is connected between the bottom plate and the storage cabinet.

[0008] In some embodiments, along the first direction, a first groove and a second groove are respectively provided on opposite sides of the support plate, the first slide rail is installed in the first groove, and the third slide rail is installed in the second groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, along the second direction, projections of the first groove and the second groove on the surface of the chassis overlap.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first slide rail includes a first outer rail, a first middle rail and a first inner rail, the first outer rail is fixedly connected to the support plate or the side plate, the first inner rail is fixedly connected to the storage cabinet, and the first middle rail movably connects the first inner rail and the first outer rail.

[0011] In some embodiments, the chassis further comprises a guide member disposed between the storage cabinet and the bottom plate. The communication device further comprises a cable protector, one end of which is connected to the storage cabinet and the other end is partially disposed in a guide groove of the guide member.

[0012] In some embodiments, the storage cabinet includes a bottom wall and a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall and a second side wall arranged around the bottom wall, the fourth slide rail is connected between the bottom wall and the bottom plate, the first slide rail is arranged on the outside of the first side wall, the third slide rail is arranged on the outside of the second side wall, and a first connecting portion is also provided on the side of the first side wall facing away from the bottom wall, and the second slide rail is connected between the first connecting portion and the cover plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the communication device further includes a radiator, which is located at one end of the storage cabinet and is fixedly disposed in the chassis.

[0014] The communication equipment provided by the present application arranges a first slide rail and a third slide rail along the first direction around the storage cabinet, and arranges a second slide rail and a fourth slide rail along the second direction, so that when the chassis of the communication equipment is placed horizontally, the first slide rail and the third slide rail can provide support for the storage cabinet, and when the chassis of the communication equipment is placed vertically, the second slide rail and the fourth slide rail can provide support for the storage cabinet, thereby reducing the problem that the storage cabinet is difficult to slide when the placement position of the chassis is changed, realizing flexible placement of the communication equipment, and helping to save the space occupied by the communication equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device in one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the communication device after removing the cover.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 In the structure shown, the communication equipment is placed horizontally, and the storage cabinet is moved out of the chassis along the third direction.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 In the structure shown, the communication equipment is placed vertically.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 In the structure shown, it is a schematic diagram of the structure when the storage cabinet is moved out of the chassis along the third direction.

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Side view of the structure shown.

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of part of the structure of the chassis in the communication equipment shown.

[0022] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of part of the structure of the communication equipment shown.

[0023] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure shown in another direction.

[0024] Figure 10 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the cross-section structure of the structure shown.

[0025] Description of main component symbols:

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[0027] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may also be an element centered therein. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may also be an element centered therein. When an element is considered to be "set on" another element, it may be directly set on the other element or there may also be an element centered therein. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The term "or / and" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] The present application provides a communication device, comprising a chassis, a plurality of storage units, and a storage cabinet. The plurality of storage units are detachably arranged in the chassis. Along a first direction, a first slide rail and a third slide rail are respectively provided on opposite sides of the storage cabinet. Along a second direction, a second slide rail and a fourth slide rail are respectively provided on opposite sides of the storage cabinet. The storage cabinet is arranged in the chassis so as to be movable along a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other, and the storage units are arranged in the storage cabinet so as to be movable along the second direction.

[0032] The above-mentioned communication equipment sets the first slide rail and the third slide rail along the first direction around the storage cabinet, and sets the second slide rail and the fourth slide rail along the second direction, so that when the chassis of the communication equipment is placed horizontally, the first slide rail and the third slide rail can provide support for the storage cabinet, and when the chassis of the communication equipment is placed vertically, the second slide rail and the fourth slide rail can provide support for the storage cabinet, reducing the problem that the storage cabinet is difficult to slide when the placement position of the chassis is changed, realizing flexible placement of the communication equipment, and helping to save the space occupied by the communication equipment.

[0033] Some embodiments of the present application are described in detail. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features of the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0034] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9In one embodiment, the communication device 100 includes a chassis 10, a storage cabinet 20 and a plurality of storage units 30. The plurality of storage units 30 are detachably arranged in the chassis 10. Along the first direction A, a first slide rail 40 and a third slide rail 60 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the storage cabinet 20. Along the second direction B, a second slide rail 50 and a fourth slide rail 70 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the storage cabinet 20. The storage cabinet 20 is arranged in the chassis 10 so as to be movable along the third direction C. The first direction A, the second direction B and the third direction C are perpendicular to each other. The storage unit 30 is arranged in the storage cabinet 20 so as to be movable along the second direction B. When the storage cabinet 20 is moved out of the chassis 10 along the third direction C, the storage unit 30 can be pulled out of the storage cabinet 20 along the second direction B, or inserted into the storage cabinet 20 in reverse. The communication device 100 includes but is not limited to computer communication devices such as servers.

[0035] Specifically, the chassis 10 includes a bottom plate 11, a cover plate 12, and side plates, the side plates including a first side plate 13 and a second side plate 14. Along the first direction A, the first side plate 13 and the second side plate 14 are connected to opposite sides of the bottom plate 11. Along the second direction B, the cover plate 12 is disposed opposite the bottom plate 11. Multiple storage cabinets 20 are arranged side by side within the chassis 10, with the openings of the storage cabinets 20 facing the cover plate 12.

[0036] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 When the communication equipment 100 is placed horizontally, that is, when the bottom plate 11 of the chassis 10 serves as a support panel or contacts the ground, during the movement of the storage cabinet 20 along the third direction C, the first slide rail 40 and the third slide rail 60 support the storage cabinet 20 and guide the moving direction of the storage cabinet 20. At this time, the second slide rail 50 and the fourth slide rail 70 are used to assist in guiding the moving direction of the storage cabinet 20.

[0037] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 When the communication equipment 100 is placed vertically, that is, when the first side panel 13 or the second side panel 14 of the chassis 10 serves as a support panel or contacts the ground, during the movement of the storage cabinet 20 along the third direction C, the second slide rail 50 and the fourth slide rail 70 support the storage cabinet 20 and guide one end direction of the storage cabinet 20. At this time, the first slide rail 40 and the third slide rail 60 are used to assist in guiding the moving direction of the storage cabinet 20.

[0038] Further, please refer again to Figure 1 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9The storage cabinet 20 includes a bottom wall 21 and a first end wall 22, a second end wall 23, a first side wall 24 and a second side wall 25 arranged around the bottom wall 21. The fourth slide rail 70 is connected between the bottom wall 21 and the bottom plate 11. The first slide rail 40 is arranged on the outside of the first side wall 24. The third slide rail 60 is arranged on the outside of the second side wall 25. The first side wall 24 is further provided with a first connecting portion 241 on the side facing away from the bottom wall 21, and the second slide rail 50 is connected between the first connecting portion 241 and the cover plate 12. In an embodiment of the present application, the first connecting portion 241 is arranged roughly parallel to the bottom wall 21, so that the second slide rail 50 can be arranged parallel to the fourth slide rail 70.

[0039] Further, see Figure 2 and Figure 7 A support plate 15 is provided between adjacent storage cabinets 20, and the support plate 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 11. The first slide rail 40 or the third slide rail 60 is connected between the storage cabinet 20 and the support plate 15; or, the first slide rail 40 or the third slide rail 60 is connected between the storage cabinet 20 and the side plate of the chassis 10. The second slide rail 50 is connected between the cover plate 12 and the storage cabinet 20. The fourth slide rail 70 is connected between the bottom plate 11 and the storage cabinet 20. In an embodiment of the present application, a support plate 15 is further provided between the first side plate 13 of the chassis 10 and the storage cabinet 20. The support plate 15 is spaced apart from the first side plate 13, and some cables of the communication device 100 are accommodated in the space between the support plate 15 and the first side plate 13. A plurality of interface structures 131 are also provided at the end of the first side plate 13 for connecting cables arranged between the support plate 15 and the first side plate 13.

[0040] In the embodiment of the present application, a first groove 151 and a second groove 152 are respectively defined on opposite sides of the support plate 15 along the first direction A. The first guide rail 40 is mounted in the first groove 151, and the third guide rail 60 is mounted in the second groove 152. Furthermore, along the second direction B, the projections of the first groove 151 and the second groove 152 on the surface of the chassis 10 overlap, thereby reducing the space occupied by the support plate 15 within the chassis 10.

[0041] Further, please refer again to Figure 7 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9The support plate 15 is further provided with a second connecting portion 153 on a side facing away from the base plate 11. The first connecting portion 241 of the storage cabinet 20 is movably connected to the second connecting portion 153. A protrusion 154 is further provided on the side of the second connecting portion 153. The protrusion 154 abuts against the edges of the first connecting portion 241 and the second slide rail 50, facilitating the positioning and installation of the first connecting portion 241 and the second slide rail 50.

[0042] See also Figure 1 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the first slide rail 40 includes a first outer rail 41, a first middle rail 42, and a first inner rail 43. The first outer rail 41 is fixedly connected to the support plate 15 or the side panel of the chassis 10. The first inner rail 43 is fixedly connected to the storage cabinet 20. The first middle rail 42 movably connects the first inner rail 43 and the first outer rail 41. The structure of the third slide rail 60 is substantially the same as that of the first slide rail 40 and will not be repeated here.

[0043] The second slide rail 50 includes a second outer rail 51, a second middle rail 52, and a second inner rail 53. The second outer rail 51 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 12, the second inner rail 53 is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion 241 of the storage cabinet 20, and the second middle rail 52 is movably connected to the second inner rail 53 and the second outer rail 51. The structure of the fourth slide rail 70 is substantially the same as that of the second slide rail 50 and will not be further described here.

[0044] See also Figure 6 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 In some embodiments of the present application, the chassis 10 includes a guide member 16, and the guide member 16 is arranged between the storage cabinet 20 and the bottom plate 11. The communication device 100 also includes a cable protection member 90, one end of the cable protection member 90 is connected to the storage cabinet 20, and the other end is partially arranged in the guide groove 161 of the guide member 16. In the implementation of the present application, the cable protection member 90 includes but is not limited to a pipeline protection chain. When the storage cabinet 20 removes the chassis 10, the cable protection member 90 moves synchronously with the storage cabinet 20 and gradually moves out of the guide member 16. When the storage cabinet 20 retracts to the chassis 10, the cable protection member 90 moves synchronously with the storage cabinet 20 again and is gradually accommodated in the guide member 16. The cable for connecting the storage unit 30 can be arranged in the cable protection member 90.

[0045] Furthermore, the communication device 100 further includes a radiator 80, which is located at one end of the storage cabinet 20 and is fixedly disposed within the chassis 10. In the embodiment of the present application, the number and position of the radiators 80 correspond one-to-one with the storage cabinets 20 to reduce the operating temperature of the storage unit 30.

[0046] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent replacements of the technical solutions of the present application should not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application.

Claims

1. A communication device, comprising: Chassis; a plurality of storage units detachably disposed in the chassis; The communication device further comprises a storage cabinet, wherein along a first direction, opposite sides of the storage cabinet are provided with a first slide rail and a third slide rail, respectively; along a second direction, opposite sides of the storage cabinet are provided with a second slide rail and a fourth slide rail, respectively; the storage cabinet is movable along a third direction and is arranged in the chassis; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other; the storage unit is movable along the second direction and is arranged in the storage cabinet; The chassis includes a bottom plate, a cover plate, and side plates, the side plates including a first side plate and a second side plate, the first side plate and the second side plate being connected to opposite sides of the bottom plate along the first direction, the cover plate and the bottom plate being arranged opposite to each other along the second direction, a plurality of storage cabinets being arranged side by side in the chassis, and the openings of the storage cabinets being arranged toward the cover plate; The storage cabinet includes a bottom wall and a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall arranged around the bottom wall, the fourth slide rail is connected between the bottom wall and the bottom plate, the first slide rail is arranged on the outside of the first side wall, the third slide rail is arranged on the outside of the second side wall, the first side wall is further provided with a first connecting portion on a side facing away from the bottom wall, the first connecting portion is arranged parallel to the bottom wall, and the second slide rail is connected between the first connecting portion and the cover plate; A support plate is provided between adjacent storage cabinets, and the support plate is fixedly connected to the base plate. Along the first direction, a first groove and a second groove are respectively provided on opposite sides of the support plate, the first slide rail is installed in the first groove, and the third slide rail is installed in the second groove; along the second direction, the projections of the first groove and the second groove on the surface of the chassis overlap.

2. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein Among the plurality of storage cabinets, one of the storage cabinets is disposed adjacent to the side panel, and the first slide rail or the third slide rail is connected between the storage cabinet and the side panel.

3. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein The first slide rail includes a first outer rail, a first middle rail and a first inner rail. The first outer rail is fixedly connected to the support plate or the side plate, the first inner rail is fixedly connected to the storage cabinet, and the first middle rail is movably connected to the first inner rail and the first outer rail.

4. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein The chassis also includes a guide member, which is arranged between the storage cabinet and the base plate. The communication device also includes a cable protection member, one end of which is connected to the storage cabinet and the other end is partially arranged in the guide groove of the guide member.

5. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein The communication device further includes a radiator, which is located at one end of the storage cabinet and is fixedly arranged in the chassis.

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