Bracket for accommodating equipment and computing equipment

Abstract

The present application relates to a bracket for accommodating a device. The bracket comprises: a shell, a slider and a cover. The slider is engaged with the shell in a first slidable manner to provide a first relative displacement between the slider and the shell along a transverse axis. The cover is engaged with the shell in a second slidable manner. The shell defines a cavity for accommodating an electronic device. The cavity has an adjustable cavity height in a direction of a push axis that is not parallel to the transverse axis. The slider is engaged with the cover in a third slidable manner so that the cavity height can be adjusted by the first relative displacement of the slider relative to the shell between the first position of the slider and the second position of the slider. When the electronic device is accommodated in the cavity, the slider is in the first position to lock the electronic device in the cavity, and the slider is in the second position to enable the electronic device to be removed from the cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a bracket suitable for accommodating a device. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a bracket suitable for accommodating an electronic device in a computing device and a computing device having the bracket. Background Art

[0002] Computing devices may include one or more brackets, and multiple components, electronic devices, or products housed and / or assembled on the brackets. For example, one or more solid-state data storage devices (SSDs) may be placed on and secured to the brackets. Existing computing device brackets require additional tools and cumbersome procedures for installing and removing electronic devices, resulting in inefficient equipment maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to one aspect, the present disclosure provides a bracket for accommodating a device. The bracket includes a shell, a slider, and a cover. The slider is engaged with the shell in a first slidable manner to provide a first relative displacement between the slider and the shell along a transverse axis. The cover is engaged with the shell in a second slidable manner. The shell defines a cavity for accommodating an electronic device. The cavity has an adjustable cavity height along a push axis that is not parallel to the transverse axis. The slider is engaged with the cover in a third slidable manner so that the cavity height can be adjusted by the first relative displacement of the slider relative to the shell between the first position of the slider and the second position of the slider. When the electronic device is accommodated in the cavity, the slider in the first position locks the electronic device in the cavity, and the slider in the second position enables the electronic device to be removed from the cavity.

[0004] According to another aspect, the present disclosure provides a computing device. The computing device includes a bracket and an electronic device accommodated in the bracket. The bracket includes a housing, a slider and a cover. The slider is engaged with the housing in a first slidable manner to provide a first relative displacement between the slider and the housing along a transverse axis. The cover is engaged with the housing in a second slidable manner. The housing defines a cavity for accommodating the electronic device. The cavity has an adjustable cavity height along a push axis that is not parallel to the transverse axis. The slider is engaged with the cover in a third slidable manner so that the cavity height can be adjusted by the first relative displacement of the slider relative to the housing between the first position of the slider and the second position of the slider. When the electronic device is accommodated in the cavity, the slider in the first position locks the electronic device in the cavity, and the slider in the second position enables the electronic device to be removed from the cavity.

[0005] Optionally, the third slidable engagement defines a relative displacement path between the slider and the cover, and the relative displacement path includes an oblique segment, which is oblique relative to the push axis and the transverse axis.

[0006] Optionally, the first relative displacement changes the setting of the bracket between a locked mode and an unlocked mode, the locked mode being provided by the sliding member in the first position and the second unlocked mode being provided by the sliding member in the second position.

[0007] Optionally, the housing comprises at least one pair of tabs located at the cavity opening, the at least one pair of tabs defining a cavity width between respective tab tips of the at least one pair of tabs.

[0008] Optionally, the stent comprises, in the locked mode, releasable engagement of the slider with the at least one pair of tabs, and the releasable engagement is configured to reduce the cavity width.

[0009] Optionally, the bracket in the unlocked mode includes the slider disengaging from the at least one pair of tabs.

[0010] Optionally, the sliding member has a slide groove, which includes a first section and a third section extending from one of the two ends of the oblique section, respectively, and the first section and the third section are respectively arranged at a first lifting position and a third lifting position of a lateral reference defined by the shell.

[0011] Optionally, the cavity height is adjusted by a distance corresponding to a difference between the first rising position and the third rising position.

[0012] Optionally, the bracket further comprises a heat conducting plate, which is arranged to be fixed relative to the first side of the housing, so that the first relative displacement drives the cover closer to the heat conducting plate, thereby causing the device to contact the heat conducting plate.

[0013] Optionally, the bracket further comprises a heat conducting plate provided relative to the second side of the shell, so that the first relative displacement drives the device to approach the heat conducting plate, or causes the device to contact the heat conducting plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bracket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and shows a device housed in the bracket;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the decomposition;

[0017] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 a portion of a bracket;

[0018] Figure 4 Show Figure 1 Another part of the bracket;

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 a side view of the slide of the illustrated bracket;

[0020] Figure 6 Shows unlock mode Figure 1 bracket;

[0021] Figure 7 It is in unlock mode Figure 1 Another view of the bracket;

[0022] Figure 8 Shows locked mode Figure 1 bracket;

[0023] Figures 9A to 9C Schematically shown Figure 1 A partial view of the slideway of the bracket shown;

[0024] Figure 10 is an exploded view of a bracket and a device accommodated in the bracket according to another embodiment;

[0025] Figure 11A for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the bracket shown in unlocked mode;

[0026] Figure 11B for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the bracket shown in locked mode;

[0027] Figure 12A for Figure 10 A partial view of the bracket shown in the unlocked mode;

[0028] Figure 12B for Figure 10 a partial view of the bracket shown in locked mode;

[0029] Figure 13 is a perspective view of a bracket according to another embodiment, and shows a device accommodated in the bracket;

[0030] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Exploded view of the bracket shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Figure 1The present invention shows a bracket 100 and a device that accommodates the bracket 100, such as an electronic device 900, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bracket 100 includes a housing 200 (shown as a base). The bracket 100 includes at least one cover 300. Each cover 300 defines a corresponding cavity 350 with an adjustable cavity height 360. The bracket 100 can be configured to accommodate or receive and support one electronic device 900, or to accommodate or receive and support multiple electronic devices 900 at the same time. In this non-limiting example, the bracket 100 includes two covers 300, namely a first cover 301 and a second cover 302. The intermediate component 500 is disposed between the two covers 300. The first cover 301 and the housing 200 together define and constitute a first cavity 351. The second cover 302 and the intermediate component 500 together define and constitute a second cavity 352. Each cavity 350 can accommodate an electronic device 900 through a corresponding cavity opening 370. The bracket 100 includes a slider 400 coupled to each of the cover 300 , the middle member 500 , and the housing 200 .

[0032] Figure 2 The bracket 100 is shown in a disassembled state along the push axis 102. After assembly, the cover 300 and the intermediate member 500 are accommodated between the housing 200 and the slider 400. The housing 200 includes a side 210, which defines and is provided with a cable opening 260 at a distal end of the housing 200, and defines and is provided with at least one pair of protrusions 232 at a proximal end of the housing 200. The housing 200 can define and be provided with a base opening 240. After assembly, the pressure plate 310 is substantially parallel to the base opening 240. The portion of the housing 200 defining the base opening 240 can be configured to be relatively thin. The housing 200 can be formed from sheet metal, such as aluminum or steel, but can also be made of other materials.

[0033] The cable 610 can be coupled to the electronic device 900 via the connector 600. After assembly, the connector 600 can be located at the distal end of the housing 200 and positioned at the cable opening 260. The connector 600 is configured to be moved toward the proximal end of the housing. The connector 600 can be provided with a connector flange 602 adapted to abut against the inner surface of the side 210, such as Figure 1 shown.

[0034] Figure 3The housing 200 is shown assembled with the intermediate component 500. For clarity, other portions of the bracket 100 are not shown. At least one pair of tabs 232 extends from the side 210 of the proximal end of the housing 200. Each tab can extend in a cantilevered manner and be resiliently biased outward from the center of the cavity opening 370. The tabs 232 can have tab ends 234. As shown, each pair of tabs 232 can be offset away from each other, and the tab ends 234 can be bent toward each other. The at least one pair of tabs 232 is positioned at the cavity opening 370 of the cavity 350, wherein the at least one pair of tabs defines a cavity opening width 236 between the respective tab ends 234.

[0035] The intermediate member 500 is coupled to the housing 200 so that the intermediate member 500 is fixed relative to the housing 200. For example, the heat conducting plate 510 may be fixed to the side 210 of the housing 200 using fasteners 570. The heat conducting plate 510 may be configured to be fixed relative to the housing 200.

[0036] In this non-limiting example, the intermediate component 500 is part of a cooling system. The intermediate component 500 includes a heat conducting plate 510 and a filler sheet 520. The filler sheet 520 may also be referred to as a heat conducting plate. The heat conducting plate 510 may be coupled to a conduit 530 leading to the cooling component 540. The heat conducting plate 520 may be positioned between the heat conducting plate 510 and the cover 300. When the electronic device 900 is positioned within the cavity 350, the heat conducting plate 520 is positioned between the heat conducting plate 510 and the electronic device 900. When the electronic device 900 is positioned within the second cavity 352, at least a portion of one major surface of the electronic device 900 contacts or abuts at least a portion of one major surface 521 of the filler sheet 520. The opposite major surface of the filler sheet 520 contacts the heat conducting plate 510. The filler sheet 520 may be a compressible deformable article to fill the gap between the electronic device 900 and the heat conducting plate 510. The heat conducting plate 510 can be arranged to be fixed relative to the first side 201 of the base / housing 200, so that the first relative displacement 440 drives the cover 300 to move closer to the heat conducting plate 510, causing the electronic device 900 to contact the heat conducting plate 510. The heat conducting sheet 522 can be arranged relative to the second side 202 of the base / housing 200, so that the first relative displacement 440 drives the electronic device 900 to move closer to the heat conducting sheet 522, or causes the electronic device 900 to contact the heat conducting sheet 522. The first side 201 of the housing 200 and the second side 202 of the housing 200 can be two opposite sides of the base / housing 200. In other embodiments, the intermediate component can be arranged to provide other functions besides cooling, such as providing support, shielding, blocking, etc.

[0037] Figure 4The housing 200 is shown assembled with the cover 300. For clarity, other portions of the bracket 100 are not shown. Each side 210 of the housing 200 defines at least one pair of notches 220. In this example, the four notches 220 are symmetrically arranged relative to the center of the housing 200. Each notch 220 extends along a notch axis 222 for a notch length. The notches 220 are arranged parallel to each other. Each notch 220 is arranged so that its notch axis 222 is substantially parallel to the push axis 102.

[0038] Each cover 300 includes a pressure plate 310 coupled to an even number of pins 330 symmetrically distributed about the center of the cover 300. In the illustrated example, each cover 300 has four pins 330, although a different number of pins may be present in other examples. The cover 300 may include edges 320 extending from both sides of the pressure plate 310 such that, after assembly, the edges 320 are substantially parallel to the side tabs 420 of the slider 400. Each pin 330 is arranged to extend in a plane parallel to the pressure plate 310. During assembly of the cover 300 with the housing 20, each pin 330 extends in a direction that allows it to pass through a corresponding slot 220, allowing each pin 330 to be threadedly connected to the device 900. After assembly, the pins 330 are constrained by the slot 220 to slide along the slot axis 222. In other words, the movement of each cover 300 is limited to a displacement in which the pressure plate 310 is maintained in a plane substantially perpendicular to the push axis 102. The bracket 100 is arranged such that a relative linear displacement between the cover 300 and the housing 200 is limited to a direction substantially parallel to the pressing axis 102 .

[0039] The height of the interior space of cavity 350, referred to herein as "cavity height 360," is defined by the distance between the inner surface 312 of the pressure plate and an opposing surface. The opposing surface can be provided by the intermediate component 500 or the housing 200. The inner surface 312 of the cover 300 is defined as the main surface of the pressure plate 310 that faces the corresponding cavity 350. The first relative displacement between the housing 200 and the cover 300 is converted into a change in the cavity height 360 of the cavity 350.

[0040] Figure 5 The side piece 420 of the sliding member 400 is shown in further detail. A limit member 472 is disposed in the limit groove 470 of the sliding member 400. The limit member 472 is coupled to the intermediate component 500 and the housing 200. The limit groove 470 extends in a direction substantially orthogonal to the pushing axis 102 and substantially parallel to the transverse axis 105. The transverse axis is not parallel to the pushing axis. In some examples, the transverse axis is substantially orthogonal to the pushing axis. A first relative displacement is provided between the sliding member 400 and the housing 200, which is limited to a locking direction 104 or an unlocking direction 106 opposite to the locking direction 104 and substantially parallel to the transverse axis 105.

[0041] The side piece 420 of the slider 400 provides a plurality of slide slots 430 corresponding to the number of pins 330. After assembly, each pin 330 is slidably engaged with a corresponding slide slot 430. Each pin 330 is simultaneously in the following states: (1) fixedly coupled to the cover 300; (2) slidably engaged with the housing 200 to allow displacement along the push axis 102; and (3) slidably engaged with the slider 400 along the slide slot 430, wherein the slide slot 430 is arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to the pin 330.

[0042] Figure 6 The bracket 100 is shown in an unlocked mode 810, wherein the slider 400 is in a second position 811. As shown, the electronic device 900 is placed in the corresponding cavity 350 and coupled to the corresponding connector 600. In the unlocked mode 810, the slider 400 is in a distal position (or second position) 811 relative to the cavity opening, as can be seen from the position of the stop 472 relative to the stop slot 470. In the unlocked mode 810, the slider 400 is disengaged from the at least one pair of tabs 232. The at least one pair of tabs 232, which are elastically biased outwardly away from each other, are sufficiently spaced apart to allow the electronic device 900 to pass therebetween.

[0043] Figure 7 and Figure 8 The bracket is shown in unlocked mode 810 and locked mode 830 respectively. Figure 8 830 , the slider 400 is in the first position 831. In the locked mode 830 , the slider 400 is in a proximal position relative to the cavity opening, or referred to as being in the first position 831. The bracket 100 is configured such that when the slider 400 is pushed or otherwise moved toward its proximal position (i.e., the first position), the side panels 420 of the slider 400 simultaneously push the tabs 232 inwardly, or cause the tabs 232 to be pushed toward each other. The tab ends 234 enclose the electronic device 900 therein to prevent the electronic device 900 from being removed from the cavity 350. In other words, the slider 400 can be releasably engaged with at least one pair of tabs 232, such that the releasable engagement is configured to reduce the cavity opening width 236.

[0044] Figures 9A to 9CSchematic diagrams, not drawn to scale, illustrate portions of the slideway 430 in different modes. Since the housing 200 can be fixed or stationary relative to the bracket 100, for convenience, the transverse plane or transverse reference 107 defined by the housing 200 will be used as a reference. The pin 330 extends from the cover 300 and passes through the slot 220 and the slideway 430. At least a portion of the slideway 430 is arranged diagonally, as shown by the diagonal angles 434 / 436, that is, the slideway 430 includes at least one diagonal segment 432. The slideway 430 defines a path 435 for the pin 330 relative to the slider 400, wherein the path 435 is at least partially arranged diagonally, as shown by the diagonal angles 434 / 436. The relative displacement path 435 corresponds to a third relative displacement between the slider 400 and the cover 300. As used herein, the term "diagonal" refers to an orientation that is neither parallel to nor perpendicular to the thrust axis 102 or the transverse axis 105.

[0045] like Figure 9A As shown in FIG, when the bracket 100 is in the unlocked mode 810, the pin 330 is located at the first segment 431 of the slideway. In the unlocked mode 810, the first segment 431 of the slideway 430, i.e., the position of the pin 330 in this mode, is spaced a first distance 341 from the reference 107. In other words, the first segment 431 is positioned at a first elevated position relative to the lateral reference 107. Figure 9B The position of the pin 330 is shown in the transition mode 820. In the locked mode 830, as shown in FIG. Figure 9C, the slider 400 is shown in its proximal position relative to the cavity 370, and the pin 330 is located at the third section 433 of the slot 430. The third section 433 of the slot 430, i.e., the position of the pin 330 in this mode, is spaced apart from the reference 107 by a third distance 343 that is different from the first distance. In other words, the third section 433 is located at a third elevation position 343 relative to the transverse reference 107. In this example, the third elevation position 343 is shorter than the first elevation position 341. The relative displacement path 435 between the pin 330 and the slider 400 includes an oblique section 432 that is oblique relative to the push axis or the slot axis and the transverse axis. The path 435 may alternatively include an angular displacement relative to each of the first section 431 or the third section 433. The slide groove 430 may have a first section 431 and a third section 433 extending from each end of the oblique section 432, respectively, wherein the first section 431 and the third section 433 are respectively arranged at a first lifting position 341 and a third lifting position 343 relative to the lateral reference 107 defined by the housing 200. The lifting height of the cover 300 relative to the lateral reference 107 can be adjusted by a first relative displacement 440 between the slide 400 and the housing 200. The cavity height 360 is adjusted by a distance corresponding to the difference between the first lifting position 341 and the third lifting position 343. Therefore, the first relative displacement 440 can bring the cover 300 closer to the intermediate component 500 or the heat conducting plate 510, wherein the intermediate component 500 or the heat conducting plate 510 is arranged to be fixed relative to the housing 200. In this example, Figures 9A to 9C This is an enlarged schematic diagram. In other examples, the length of each or both of the first segment 431 and the third segment 433 may be shorter than the lengths of the first segment 431 and the third segment 433 described herein, or there may be no distinct boundary between the first segment 431 and the third segment 433 and the oblique segment 432. In some examples, the chute may not include the first segment 431 and / or the third segment 433.

[0046] The bracket 100 is configured such that when the slider 400 moves in the locking direction 104, the displacement of the slider 400 relative to the housing 200 along the transverse axis 105 causes the proximal end of the slider 400 to interfere with the outwardly biased tabs 232, causing the displacement of the slider 400 to compress or cause the outwardly biased tabs 232 to bend in a direction 960 inwardly toward each other. This prevents the electronic device 900 from moving laterally out of the cavity 350. In the locked mode 830, the outwardly resiliently biased tabs 232 press against the proximal ends of the side tabs 420 and lock the slider 400 in its locked mode position. The same displacement of the slider 400 relative to the housing 200 causes the pin 330 to move along a path 435 relative to the slot 430. The first relative displacement between the slider 400 and the housing 200 along the transverse axis 105 is converted into a second relative displacement 342 between the cover 300 and the housing 200 along the biasing axis 102. The bracket 100 is configured so that the first relative displacement 440 of the slide 400 along the transverse axis 105 simultaneously pushes the cover 300 to undergo a second relative displacement 342 along the pushing axis 102. The bracket 100 is configured so that when the slide 400 moves along the locking direction 104, the movement of the slide 400 relative to the housing 200 causes each cover 300 to move simultaneously along the pushing axis 102 so that the corresponding cavity height 360 is reduced. In the locking mode 830, the cover 300 cooperates with an opposing stationary surface, such as an intermediate component or a surface of the housing / bracket to clamp the electronic device 900 so that the electronic device 900 remains stationary relative to the housing / bracket. In other words, the second relative displacement 342 provides a corresponding clamping of the electronic device 900. As Figure 9C As shown, interference with the slide slot 450 against the pin 330 prevents the cover 300 from returning to its unlock mode position.

[0047] The slider 400 and the cover 300 are engaged in a third slidable manner, such that the height of the cavity can be adjusted by a first relative displacement 440 of the slider 400 relative to the housing 200 between a first position of the slider 400 and a second position 831 of the slider 400. The slider is configured to lock the electronic device 900 housed in the cavity in the first position 831. The slider is configured to remove the electronic device 900 from the cavity in the second position 811. The first relative displacement 440 switches the stand 100 between a locked mode 830, provided by the first position 831 of the slider 400, and an unlocked mode 810, provided by the second position 811 of the slider 400. No tools are required to secure the electronic device 900 or ensure it remains in place. The user simply places the electronic device 900 into the cavity 350 and then pushes the top plate 410 to position the slider 400 in its locked mode. The method of installing the electronic device 900 can be performed with one hand.

[0048] The bracket 100 is configured such that when the slider 400 moves in the unlocking direction 106, a first relative displacement between the slider 400 and the housing 200 causes each cover 300 to simultaneously move relative to the housing 200 along the push axis 102, thereby increasing the corresponding cavity height 360. The bracket 100 is configured such that the displacement of the slider 400 along the transverse axis 105 simultaneously displaces the cover 300 along the push axis 102. For example, a user can choose to use a single hand to push the top plate 410 or another portion of the slider 400 in the unlocking direction 106. During the displacement of the slider 400 in the unlocking direction 106, the pin 330 is guided by the slot 430, and the cover 300 is released from its position against the electronic device. The cover 300 is released from its position clamping the electronic device and displaced along the push axis 102. Simultaneously, the tabs 232 can return to their outwardly biased position, causing the cavity opening 370 to expand. In the unlocked mode, cavity 370 is sized to allow electronic device 900 to easily pass therethrough. A user can optionally push connector 600 against electronic device 900, thereby ejecting electronic device 900 from cavity 350. No additional tools are required to remove the electronic device from the housing / holder. Therefore, holder 100 is a tool-free holder.

[0049] The slider 400 and the housing 200 can be coupled in a first slidable engagement, the slider being configured to provide a first relative displacement between the slider 400 and the housing 200 along the transverse axis 105. The cover 300 and the housing 200 are coupled in a second slidable engagement, the cover being configured to define a cavity 350 so that the cavity 350 has an adjustable cavity height 360 along the push axis 102. The push axis 102 is not parallel to the transverse axis 105. The cover 300 and the slider 400 are coupled in a third slidable engagement so that the cavity height 360 can be adjusted by the first relative displacement between the slider 400 and the housing 200. The first, second, and third slidable engagements can be provided by the pin-and-slot mechanisms described above as examples. This example is illustrative and not limiting, and alternatives can be used.

[0050] The bracket 100 is configured such that the third slidable engagement defines a relative displacement path 435 between the cover 300 and the slider 400. The relative displacement path 435 includes an oblique segment 432. The oblique segment 432 is oblique relative to the biasing axis 102 and the transverse axis 105. The bracket 100 is configured such that the first relative displacement switches the bracket 100 between the locked mode 830 and the unlocked mode 810.

[0051] Various embodiments of the bracket 100 can be used in a variety of practical applications. For example, the bracket 100 can be configured so that in the locked mode 830, the pressure plate 310 applies pressure to the electronic device 900, which in turn presses the electronic device 900 against the resilient filler sheet. This provides good contact between the main surface of the electronic device 900 and the thermally conductive plate 510, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the electronic device. In the locked mode 830, the pressure plate 310 can be configured to press the electronic device against the housing 200. The pressure plate 310 can press the electronic device 900 against the thermally conductive plate 522, which is disposed at the base opening 240 of the bracket. The thermally conductive plate 522 is smaller than the base opening 240 so that the electronic device 900 directly contacts the thermally conductive plate 522. Applying the same single push to the slider 400 can simultaneously press multiple electronic devices 900 against corresponding thermally conductive plates 510 or thermally conductive plates 520 / 522, promoting good contact with related components of one or more cooling systems. The thermally conductive plate 510 can be configured to be fixed relative to a first side of the housing / base 200 so that the first relative displacement 440 brings the cover 300 closer to the thermally conductive plate 510, thereby causing the electronic device 900 to contact the thermally conductive plate 510. The thermally conductive sheet 522 can be configured relative to a second side of the housing / base 200 so that the first relative displacement 440 brings the electronic device 900 closer to the thermally conductive sheet 522, or causes the electronic device 900 to contact the thermally conductive sheet 522. The first side 201 of the housing 200 and the second side 202 of the housing 200 can be opposite sides of the base / housing 200. In addition, the bracket 100 can also provide a tool-free and quick method for accommodating or installing multiple electronic devices on the bracket. Using the bracket 100, the task of replacing a double-layer electronic device can be completed in just 10 seconds.

[0052] Figure 10 A bracket 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the bracket 100 is presented in an exploded view along the push axis 102. The bracket 100 can be configured to accommodate a plurality of electronic devices 900. In the example shown, the bracket 100 is configured to accommodate two electronic devices 900, namely a first electronic device 901 and a second electronic device 902. The bracket 100 includes two covers 300, namely a first cover 301 and a second cover 302. The first cover 301 and the first electronic device 901 can be arranged on one side of the middle component 500, and the second cover 302 and the second electronic device 902 can be arranged on the other side of the middle component 500. The middle component 500 in this example includes a heat conducting plate. The bracket 100 also includes a sliding member 400 and a housing 200.

[0053] The stand 100 is configured to allow the stand 100 to be unlocked in the unlock mode ( Figure 11A ) and locked mode ( Figure 11B ) Figure 11A and Figure 11BThe computing device is shown, wherein each cavity 350 houses an electronic device 900, and each cover 300 and housing 200 define each cavity 350. An intermediate component 500 in the form of a heat conducting plate 510 is fixed to the housing 200 and divides the space between the slider 400 and the housing 200 into each cavity 350.

[0054] Figure 12A and Figure 12B 810 and 830 respectively. The adjacent slide grooves 430 are configured so that the first cover 301 and the second cover 302 are closer to the middle part 500 in the locked mode 830 than in the unlocked mode 810. The bracket is configured to press the first electronic device 901 and the second electronic device 902 against a main surface of the same middle part 500. After assembly, each pin 330 is slidably engaged with a corresponding slide groove 430. Each pin 330 is simultaneously in the following states: (1) fixedly coupled to the cover 300; (2) slidably engaged with the housing 200 to allow displacement along the push axis 102; and (3) slidably engaged with the slider 400 along the slide groove 430, wherein the slide groove 430 is arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to the pin 330.

[0055] See also Figure 11A 、 Figure 11B Figure 12A and Figure 12BThe slider 400 and housing 200 are restricted to a first relative displacement along the transverse axis 105 until they are restrained from further movement in either the locking or unlocking direction by a stop 472 adjacent one end of the stop slot 470. This first relative displacement results in a second relative displacement between the cover 300 and the housing 200, thereby simultaneously pressing all covers 300 in the bracket 100 against corresponding sides of the thermally conductive plate 510. Optionally, a filler sheet or thermally conductive sheet may be provided between each electronic device 900 and the thermally conductive plate 510 to facilitate contact on substantially all opposing surfaces of the electronic device 900 and the thermally conductive plate 510. Simultaneously, the first relative displacement causes the bracket to enter a locked mode 830, whereby the slider 400 is restrained from movement in the unlocking direction 106 by releasable engagement with at least one pair of tabs. In the locked mode 830, each cover 300 is restrained from further movement by its engagement with the slider 400. The covers are constrained at a third raised position 343 relative to the lateral reference 107, such that the inner surface 312 of the cover 300 / pressure plate 310 applies pressure to the adjacent electronic device 900. The electronic device 900 is effectively clamped by the corresponding cover 900 and the housing 200. The intermediate member 500, fixedly coupled to the housing 200, acts as an extension of the housing 200, such that the electronic device clamped between each cover 300 and the intermediate member 500 is also effectively clamped by the corresponding cover 300 and the housing 200. In this example, the two covers 300 move in opposite directions, such that two electronic devices 900 are clamped on each side of the thermally conductive plate 510 / intermediate member 500, respectively.

[0056] Similar to the above-described embodiment, switching between the unlocked mode 810 and the locked mode 830 requires the user to simply push or drag the slider 400 along the transverse axis 105 in the direction 950. Once the stand 100 is in the unlocked mode 810, the electronic device 900 can be easily removed without the use of tools such as screwdrivers.

[0057] In other words, the slide groove 430 for slidably engaging the first cover 301 is arranged to be mirror-symmetrical about the transverse axis with the slide groove 430 for slidably engaging the second cover 302. Therefore, the second relative displacement of the first cover 301 will be in the opposite direction of the second relative displacement of the second cover 302, thereby bringing the first electronic device 901 and the second electronic device 902 into closer / closer contact with the same intermediate component 500. The respective elevations of the first and third sections of the slide groove 430, as well as the slope of the diagonal section, can be varied depending on the direction and amount of displacement required for the covers and the corresponding electronic devices.

[0058] Figure 13 and Figure 14The bracket 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown assembled and disassembled along the push axis 102. As shown, the bracket 100 can be configured to accommodate only one electronic device. In this example, the bracket 100 does not require an intermediate component 500 to define multiple cavities between the housing 200 and the slider 400.

[0059] As used herein, unless expressly stated otherwise, the singular "a," "an," and "a" may be construed as including the plural "one or more."

[0060] The present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limiting. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The exemplary embodiments have been chosen and described in order to explain the principles and practical applications, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the disclosure of various embodiments with various modifications as are suitable for the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. A bracket for accommodating equipment, characterized in that: The bracket comprises: case; a slider engaged with the housing in a first slidable manner, the slider being configured to provide a first relative displacement between the slider and the housing along a transverse axis; a cover, the cover being engaged with the housing in a second slidable manner, the cover being configured to define a cavity for receiving the device, the cavity having an adjustable cavity height along a thrust axis, the thrust axis being non-parallel to the transverse axis; The sliding member is engaged with the cover in a third slidable manner, so that the cavity height can be adjusted by a first relative displacement of the sliding member relative to the shell between a first position of the sliding member and a second position of the sliding member, the sliding member is configured to fix the device accommodated in the cavity in the first position, and the sliding member is configured to allow the device accommodated in the cavity to be removed from the cavity in the second position.

2. The bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The third slidable engagement defines a relative displacement path between the slider and the cover, wherein the relative displacement path includes an oblique segment, and the oblique segment is oblique relative to the push axis and the transverse axis.

3. The bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that The first relative displacement changes the setting of the bracket between a locked mode provided by the slide in the first position and an unlocked mode provided by the slide in the second position.

4. The bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that The housing includes at least one pair of tabs at the cavity opening, the at least one pair of tabs defining a cavity width between respective tab tips of the at least one pair of tabs.

5. The bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that The stent includes releasable engagement of the slider with the at least one pair of tabs in the locked mode, and the releasable engagement is configured to reduce the cavity width.

6. The bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that The unlocked mode of the bracket includes the slider being disengaged from the at least one pair of tabs.

7. The bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that The sliding member has a slide groove, which includes a first section and a third section extending from one of the two ends of the oblique section, respectively, and the first section and the third section are respectively set at a first rising position and a third rising position of a lateral reference defined by the shell.

8. The bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that The cavity height is adjusted by a distance corresponding to a difference between the first rise position and the third rise position.

9. The bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that A heat conducting plate is also included, and the heat conducting plate is arranged to be fixed relative to the first side of the housing, so that the first relative displacement drives the cover close to the heat conducting plate, thereby causing the device to contact the heat conducting plate.

10. The bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that It also includes a heat conducting sheet arranged relative to the second side of the housing, so that the first relative displacement drives the device close to the heat conducting sheet, or causes the device to contact the heat conducting sheet.

11. A computing device, characterized in that The computing device comprises: brackets, and an electronic device housed in the bracket, The bracket comprises: case; a slider engaged with the housing in a first slidable manner, the slider being configured to provide a first relative displacement between the slider and the housing along a transverse axis; a cover, the cover being engaged with the housing in a second slidable manner, the cover being configured to define a cavity for accommodating the electronic device, the cavity having an adjustable cavity height along a pushing axis, the pushing axis being non-parallel to the transverse axis; The sliding member is engaged with the cover in a third sliding manner, so that the cavity height can be adjusted by a first relative displacement of the sliding member relative to the shell between a first position of the sliding member and a second position of the sliding member, and the sliding member is configured to fix the electronic device accommodated in the cavity in the first position, and the sliding member is configured to enable the electronic device accommodated in the cavity to be removed from the cavity in the second position.

12. The computing device according to claim 11, wherein: The third slidable engagement defines a relative displacement path between the slider and the cover, and the relative displacement path includes an oblique segment, which is oblique relative to the push axis and the transverse axis.

13. The computing device according to claim 12, wherein: The first relative displacement changes the setting of the bracket between a locked mode provided by the slide in the first position and an unlocked mode provided by the slide in the second position.

14. The computing device according to claim 13, wherein: The housing includes at least one pair of tabs at the cavity opening, the at least one pair of tabs defining a cavity width between respective tab tips of the at least one pair of tabs.

15. The computing device according to claim 14, wherein: The stent includes releasable engagement of the slider with the at least one pair of tabs in the locked mode, and the releasable engagement is configured to reduce the cavity width.

16. The computing device according to claim 15, wherein: The unlocked mode of the bracket includes the slider being disengaged from the at least one pair of tabs.

17. The computing device according to claim 12, wherein: The sliding member has at least one pair of sliding grooves, each of the at least one pair of sliding grooves includes a first section and a third section extending from one of the two ends of the oblique section, and the first section and the third section are respectively arranged at a first lifting position and a third lifting position of a lateral reference defined by the shell.

18. The computing device according to claim 17, wherein: The cavity height is adjusted by a distance corresponding to a difference between the first rise position and the third rise position.

19. The computing device according to claim 18, wherein: A heat conducting plate is also included, which is arranged to be fixed relative to the first side of the housing, so that the first relative displacement drives the cover close to the heat conducting plate, thereby causing the electronic device to contact the heat conducting plate.

20. The computing device of claim 18, wherein: It also includes a heat conducting sheet arranged relative to the second side of the housing, so that the first relative displacement drives the device close to the heat conducting sheet, or causes the electronic device to contact the heat conducting sheet.

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