Socket cover and integrated circuit accessing device

Abstract

A socket cover and an integrated circuit access device. The socket cover is used to be detachably inserted into a socket of an electronic device; the socket cover comprises a frame, a positioning portion, a clamping portion and at least one conductive spring; the frame comprises a middle baffle, a first side plate and a second side plate, the first side plate is located at the first side of the middle baffle and is used to connect an integrated circuit access module, and the second side plate is located at the second side of the middle baffle; the positioning portion is located above the middle baffle, the clamping portion is located below the middle baffle, and the at least one conductive spring is arranged on the second side plate; when the socket cover is inserted into the socket of the electronic device, the middle baffle blocks the opening of the socket, the positioning portion abuts against the inner top surface of the socket, and the clamping portion is limited by the bottom limiting groove of the socket. The socket cover and the integrated circuit access device can block the socket to avoid inserting other elements by mistake, and the socket cover can be used alone or together with the integrated circuit access module, which has more flexibility in use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a slot cover and an integrated circuit access device, and particularly to a slot cover and an integrated circuit access device inserted into an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, integrated circuit access devices may include integrated circuit cards such as solid-state drives (SSDs). They can be used in servers and have latches or handles located at the front end. The latches or handles are for users to hold to install or remove the integrated circuit access devices from the server. The latches can be further secured to a slot in the server and have functions such as dustproof, anti-static and anti-electromagnetic interference. In addition, they can prevent air backflow.

[0003] In use, integrated circuit access devices can be limited to a single slot by their latches. However, some integrated circuit access devices may be equipped with heat sinks and occupy two slots in terms of volume. In this case, it is not easy for the user to distinguish from the front whether the slot next to the integrated circuit access device is not occupied, and other integrated circuit access devices may be inserted, resulting in damage to the components.

[0004] In view of this, improving the above-mentioned problems to avoid misinsertion of the slots has become the goal of relevant industry players. Summary of the Invention

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a slot cover is provided for detachably inserting into a slot of an electronic device. The slot cover includes a frame, a positioning part, a engaging part, and at least one conductive spring. The frame includes a central baffle, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate is located on a first side of the central baffle and is used to connect an integrated circuit access module. The second side plate is located on a second side of the central baffle. The positioning part is located above the central baffle, the engaging part is located below the central baffle, and the aforementioned at least one conductive spring is disposed on the second side plate. When the slot cover is inserted into the slot of the electronic device, the central baffle blocks an opening of the slot, the positioning part abuts against an inner top surface of the slot, and the engaging part is correspondingly limited by a bottom limiting groove of the slot.

[0006] According to another embodiment of the present invention, an integrated circuit access device is provided for detachably inserting into two adjacent slots of an electronic device. The integrated circuit access device includes an integrated circuit access module and a slot cover. The integrated circuit access module includes a main body, a heat sink, and a latch cover. The heat sink is located on one side of the main body. The latch cover is connected to one end of the main body and includes a connecting side plate located on the aforementioned side. The slot cover is connected to the connecting side plate and includes a frame, a positioning portion, a engaging portion, and at least one conductive spring. The frame includes a middle baffle, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate is located on a first side of the middle baffle and is used to connect the integrated circuit access module and to abut against the connecting side plate. The second side plate is located on a second side of the middle baffle. The positioning portion is located above the middle baffle, the engaging portion is located below the middle baffle, and the aforementioned at least one conductive spring is disposed on the second side plate. When the integrated circuit access module is inserted into one slot, the slot cover is inserted into another slot, the middle baffle blocks an opening of the other slot, the positioning part abuts against an inner top surface of the other slot, and the engaging part is correspondingly limited by a bottom limiting groove of the other slot.

[0007] The slot cover and integrated circuit access device of the present invention can block the slot by the slot cover to avoid the accidental insertion of other components, and the slot cover can be used alone or in conjunction with the integrated circuit access module, thus providing greater flexibility in use. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 A perspective view illustrating an integrated circuit access device and a slot cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, applied to an electronic device and a tool;

[0009] Figure 2 Draw Figure 1 An exploded view of the integrated circuit access device in the embodiment;

[0010] Figure 3 Draw Figure 1 A top view of the integrated circuit access device of the embodiment;

[0011] Figure 4 Draw Figure 1 A perspective view of the slot cover in the embodiment;

[0012] Figure 5 Draw Figure 1 A front view of the slot cover in the embodiment;

[0013] Figure 6 Draw Figure 1 Another perspective view of the integrated circuit access device of the embodiment applied to an electronic device; and

[0014] Figure 7A perspective view of a slot cover according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0015] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0016] 1000 Integrated Circuit Access Device

[0017] 1100 Integrated Circuit Access Module

[0018] 1110 Main Body

[0019] 1120 heatsink fins

[0020] 1130 Latch Cover

[0021] 1131 Combined with side panel

[0022] 1132 mounting hole

[0023] 1200, 2200 slot covers

[0024] 1210 frame

[0025] 1211, 2211 First side plate

[0026] 1212 Second side panel

[0027] 1212a First Stage

[0028] 1212b Second stage

[0029] 1213, 2213 Intermediate baffle

[0030] 1213a Upper edge

[0031] 1214 Inclined plate

[0032] 1214a Sloping edge

[0033] 1215 hook part

[0034] 1216 Air Hole

[0035] 1217 Stop section

[0036] 1218 Perforation

[0037] 1219 Fixing hole

[0038] 1220 Positioning Department

[0039] 1230 Card Unit

[0040] 1240 conductive spring

[0041] 1300 Locks

[0042] 2213a Gap

[0043] E1 Electronic Devices

[0044] R1 First Yield Space

[0045] R2 Second Leaving Space

[0046] R3 Third Yield Space

[0047] R4 Fourth Yield Space

[0048] S1 slot

[0049] S11 Opening

[0050] S12 Inner Top Surface

[0051] S13 Bottom limiting groove

[0052] S14 Spacer

[0053] S15 screw

[0054] T1 tools

[0055] X Width Direction

[0056] Y Depth Direction

[0057] Z-axis

[0058] θ angle Detailed Implementation

[0059] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 ,in Figure 1 A perspective view illustrating an integrated circuit access device 1000 and a slot cover 1200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, applied to an electronic device E1 and a tool T1. Figure 2 Draw Figure 1 An exploded view of the integrated circuit access device 1000 of the embodiment. Figure 3 Draw Figure 1 A top view of the integrated circuit access device 1000 of the embodiment. The integrated circuit access device 1000 is detachably inserted into two adjacent slots S1 of an electronic device E1. The integrated circuit access device 1000 includes an integrated circuit access module 1100 and a slot cover 1200.

[0060] The integrated circuit access module 1100 includes a main body 1110, a heat sink 1120, and a latch cover 1130. The heat sink 1120 is located on one side of the main body 1110, and the latch cover 1130 is connected to one end of the main body 1110 and includes a connecting side plate 1131 located on the aforementioned side. The slot cover 1200 is connected to the connecting side plate 1131 and includes a frame 1210, a positioning part 1220, and a locking part 1230 (shown in the diagram). Figure 5 The frame 1210 includes a middle baffle 1213, a first side plate 1211, and a second side plate 1212. The first side plate 1211 is located on a first side of the middle baffle 1213 and is used to connect the integrated circuit access module 1100. The first side plate 1211 is used to abut against the connecting side plate 1131. The second side plate 1212 is located on a second side of the middle baffle 1213.

[0061] The positioning part 1220 is located above the intermediate baffle 1213, and the engaging part 1230 is located below the intermediate baffle 1213. The aforementioned at least one conductive spring piece 1240 is disposed on the second side plate 1212. When the integrated circuit access module 1100 is inserted into one of the slots S1, the slot cover 1200 is inserted into the other slot S1. When the slot cover 1200 is inserted into this slot S1, the intermediate baffle 1213 covers an opening S11 of this slot S1, the positioning part 1220 abuts against an inner top surface S12 of this slot S1, and the engaging part 1230 is correspondingly limited by a bottom limiting groove S13 of this slot S1.

[0062] In this way, by covering the opening S11 of the slot S1 with the slot cover 1200, the user can identify the status of the slot S1 and prevent the insertion of other components. Furthermore, as... Figure 1 As shown, the slot cover 1200 can be connected to the integrated circuit access module 1100 to form an integrated circuit access device 1000, which can be inserted into two slots S1 simultaneously. Alternatively, it can be used independently and inserted into a single slot S1. In other words, the slot cover 1200 can be detachably connected to the integrated circuit access module 1100, thus allowing for independent use or use in conjunction with the integrated circuit access module 1100, providing greater flexibility in application. Details of the integrated circuit access device 1000, particularly the slot cover 1200, will be described in detail later.

[0063] The electronic device E1, for example, is a server and includes multiple slots S1, each of which can be used to insert an integrated circuit access module 1100 or a slot cover 1200. Each slot S1 may generally have a rectangular opening S11 and includes an inner top surface S12 and an inner bottom surface, with a bottom limiting groove S13 disposed on the inner bottom surface. The main body 1110 of the integrated circuit access module 1100 may include an outer cover and an integrated circuit card inside. The outer cover can be fixed by heat sink fins 1120, and a latch cover 1130 can be fixed to the outer cover. The latch cover 1130 may correspond to the opening S11 of a single slot S1, and the latch cover 1130 may also be limited to the bottom limiting groove S13 of the slot S1. The structure of this electronic device E1 and the integrated circuit access module 1100 is well known and is not the focus of the improvement of this invention, and will not be described in detail here.

[0064] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 Please refer to the following as well. Figures 1 to 3 ,in Figure 4 Draw Figure 1 A perspective view of the slot cover 1200 in the embodiment. Figure 5 Draw Figure 1 A front view of the slot cover 1200 in the embodiment. Figure 6 Draw Figure 1 Another perspective view of the integrated circuit access device 1000 of the embodiment applied to the electronic device E1. (See attached diagram.) Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the frame 1210 may further include an inclined plate 1214, which is integrally connected between the middle baffle 1213 and the first side plate 1211, and the inclined plate 1214 and the middle baffle 1213 are separated by an angle θ, the angle θ being between 105 degrees and 135 degrees.

[0065] Specifically, the frame 1210 can be made of sheet metal, for example, and can be pre-cut into a predetermined shape. The inclined plate 1214 can be formed by bending the frame 1210 towards a depth direction Y of the slot cover 1200 at an angle of 45 to 75 degrees. The first side plate 1211 can be bent and extended from the inclined plate 1214 and parallel to the depth direction Y, thereby fitting flush with the latch cover 1130. The second side plate 1212 can be formed by bending the frame 1210 perpendicularly towards the depth direction Y, and can further form an upper plate that bends and extends from the second side plate 1212 and is located above the intermediate baffle 1213 and a lower plate that is located below the intermediate baffle 1213. However, the frame 1210 of the present invention is not limited to the above-described process.

[0066] The positioning part 1220 can be disposed on the upper plate, and the engaging part 1230 can be disposed on the lower plate. Specifically, both the positioning part 1220 and the engaging part 1230 can have a conductive metal spring structure. Therefore, the positioning part 1220 can be deformed and abut against the inner top surface S12, and the engaging part 1230 can be deformed and then reset to engage with the bottom limiting groove S13.

[0067] Furthermore, the second side plate 1212 may include a first step 1212a and a second step 1212b. Therefore, the first step 1212a may be integrally connected to the intermediate baffle 1213, and the second step 1212b may be integrally connected to the first step 1212a and protrude outward from the first step 1212a along a width direction X of the slot cover 1200. The aforementioned at least one conductive spring 1240 may be disposed on the second step 1212b. Specifically, the number of the aforementioned at least one conductive spring 1240 may be two, and the two conductive springs 1240 may be arranged at intervals along a height direction Z of the slot cover 1200. The conductive springs 1240 can provide anti-static and anti-electromagnetic interference functions. The protruding second step 1212b can help to reduce the gap between the first side and the second side when the slot cover 1200 is inserted into the slot S1, thereby improving the anti-static and anti-electromagnetic interference capabilities.

[0068] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the frame 1210 also includes a stop 1217, which is integrally projected downward along the height direction Z from the inclined plate 1214. When the slot cover 1200 is inserted into the slot S1, the stop 1217 corresponds to a screw S15 in the slot S1. If the slot cover 1200 is pushed inward, the stop 1217 can abut against the screw S15, thereby preventing the slot cover 1200 from going too deep into the slot S1.

[0069] Also, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the intermediate baffle 1213 may have an upper edge 1213a, and the inclined plate 1214 has an inclined edge 1214a. A distance exists between the inclined edge 1214a and the upper edge 1213a along the height direction Z of the slot cover 1200 to form a first clearance space R1. The first clearance space R1 corresponds to a spacer S14 in the slot S1. Specifically, the step difference between the inclined plate 1214 and the intermediate baffle 1213 in the height direction Z prevents the slot cover 1200 from interfering with the spacer S14. Furthermore, the inclined edge 1214a may have a ramp structure, increasing the connection length between the intermediate baffle 1213 and the inclined plate 1214, and increasing structural strength. Furthermore, when the frame 1210 is bent, in addition to forming the first clearance space R1, a second clearance space R2 can also be formed on the first side of the middle baffle 1213 at the location corresponding to the first clearance space R1, located next to the stop part 1217, and a third clearance space R3 and a fourth clearance space R4 can be formed on the second side, without being limited thereto.

[0070] For example Figure 2 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the frame 1210 further includes at least one fixing hole 1219 and at least one through hole 1218. The at least one fixing hole 1219 is disposed on the first side plate 1211, and the at least one through hole 1218 is disposed on the first step 1212a and corresponds to the at least one fixing hole 1219. The integrated circuit access device 1000 may further include at least one locking member 1300, and the latch cover 1130 further includes at least one mounting hole 1132. The at least one mounting hole 1132 is disposed on the connecting side plate 1131, and the locking tool can limit the at least one locking member 1300 to the at least one mounting hole 1132 and the at least one fixing hole 1219 through the at least one through hole 1218. In this embodiment, at least one locking member 1300 may have a bolt structure and the number of bolts is two, and the number of at least one through hole 1218, at least one mounting hole 1132, and at least one fixing hole 1219 is also two. However, in other embodiments, the number of through holes, mounting holes, and fixing holes is not limited, and the locking member may have a pressure rivet structure to detachably connect the slot cover and the latch cover; or, the locking member may have a rivet structure or a pull rivet structure to non-detachably connect the slot cover to the latch cover. In addition, the slot cover and the latch cover may be directly fixed by heat fusion to make them non-detachably connected, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0071] To aid in heat dissipation or ventilation, the frame 1210 may further include at least one vent 1216, which is disposed in at least one of the intermediate baffle 1213 or the inclined extension plate 1214, and such Figure 4 As shown, the number of air vents 1216 can be six, with two air vents 1216 set on the inclined plate 1214 and the other four air vents 1216 set on the middle baffle 1213. However, the number, shape and position of the air vents 1216 can be changed according to actual needs.

[0072] In addition, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the frame 1210 also includes a hook 1215 located below the intermediate baffle 1213. The hook 1215 cooperates with a tool T1 to release the locking of the slot cover 1200 and the slot S1. Specifically, the hook 1215 is formed by bending the lower plate in the height direction Z. The lower part of the first step 1212a may have a notch, and a groove may be formed between the hook 1215 and the notch. The tool T1 may be, for example, a pen. After the pen is inserted into the groove, it pushes the hook 1215 outward, which helps to pull out the slot cover 1200. Furthermore, the hook 1215 may protrude slightly from the second side of the intermediate baffle 1213, so that it corresponds to another screw S15 of the slot S1 and has a stopping function.

[0073] Please see Figure 7 ,in Figure 7 A perspective view of a slot cover 2200 according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown. Slot cover 2200 and Figures 1 to 6 The slot cover 1200 is similar, however it does not have the inclined plate 1214, but instead allows the first side plate 2211 to be directly attached to the frame (not in the...). Figure 7 (As indicated by the label) along the depth direction of the slot cover 2200 (not in) Figure 7 (As indicated by the symbol) is formed by vertical bending, and the middle baffle 2213 may include a notch 2213a corresponding to the slot (not in Figure 7 (as shown in the drawing) partition (not in) Figure 7 (As illustrated in the diagram). That is to say, in Figure 7 In the embodiment, the first clearance space is defined by the notch 2213a (not in Figure 7 (as indicated by the Chinese character), which can also avoid interference.

[0074] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art should be able to make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A slot cover for removably inserting into a slot of an electronic device, the slot cover comprising: A frame, the frame comprising: A middle baffle; A first side plate, the first side plate being located on a first side of the intermediate baffle and used to connect an integrated circuit access module; and A second side plate, the second side plate being located on a second side of the intermediate baffle; A positioning part is located above the intermediate baffle; A locking part, the locking part being located below the intermediate baffle; and At least one conductive spring is disposed on the second side plate; When the slot cover is inserted into the slot of the electronic device, the middle baffle blocks an opening of the slot, the positioning part abuts against an inner top surface of the slot, and the engaging part is correspondingly limited by a bottom limiting groove of the slot; The frame also includes an inclined plate, which is integrally connected between the middle baffle and the first side plate, and the inclined plate and the middle baffle form an angle between 105 degrees and 135 degrees.

2. The slot cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The intermediate baffle has an upper edge, the inclined plate has an inclined edge, and there is a gap between the inclined edge and the upper edge along a height direction of the slot cover to form a first clearance space, and the first clearance space corresponds to a partition plate of the slot.

3. The slot cover as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The frame also includes a stop portion, which is integrally projected downward from the inclined plate along the height direction. When the slot cover is inserted into the slot of the electronic device, the stop portion corresponds to a screw in the slot.

4. The slot cover as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The frame also includes at least one vent, which is disposed in at least one of the intermediate baffle or the inclined plate.

5. The slot cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The first side panel is formed by bending the frame vertically along a depth direction of the slot cover, and the middle baffle includes a notch corresponding to a spacer plate of the slot.

6. A slot cover for removably inserting into a slot of an electronic device, the slot cover comprising: A frame, the frame comprising: A middle baffle; A first side plate, the first side plate being located on a first side of the intermediate baffle and used to connect an integrated circuit access module; and A second side plate, the second side plate being located on a second side of the intermediate baffle; A positioning part is located above the intermediate baffle; A locking part, the locking part being located below the intermediate baffle; and At least one conductive spring is disposed on the second side plate; When the slot cover is inserted into the slot of the electronic device, the middle baffle blocks an opening of the slot, the positioning part abuts against an inner top surface of the slot, and the engaging part is correspondingly limited by a bottom limiting groove of the slot; The second side panel is formed by bending the frame perpendicularly towards a depth direction of the slot cover, and the second side panel includes: A first step portion, the first step portion being integrally connected to the intermediate baffle; and A second step portion, which is integrally connected to the first step portion and protrudes outward from the first step portion along a width direction of the slot cover; The at least one conductive spring is disposed in the second step.

7. The slot cover as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The number of at least one conductive spring is two, and the two conductive springs are spaced apart along a height direction of the slot cover.

8. The slot cover as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The frame also includes at least one fixing hole and at least one through hole. The at least one fixing hole is disposed on the first side plate, and the at least one through hole is disposed on the first step and corresponds to the at least one fixing hole.

9. The slot cover as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The frame also includes a hook located below the middle baffle, and the hook cooperates with a tool to release the slot cover from the slot.

10. The slot cover as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The positioning part and the engaging part have a conductor metal spring structure.

11. An integrated circuit access device for detachably inserting into two adjacent slots of an electronic device, the integrated circuit access device comprising: An integrated circuit access module, the integrated circuit access module comprising: One main body; A heat dissipation fin is located on one side of the main body; and A latch cover, the latch cover being connected to one end of the body and including a connecting side plate located on that side; and A slot cover, the slot cover connecting to the mating side plate and comprising: A frame, the frame comprising: A middle baffle; A first side plate, the first side plate being located on a first side of the intermediate baffle and used to connect the integrated circuit access module, the first side plate being used to abut against the connecting side plate; and A second side plate, the second side plate being located on a second side of the intermediate baffle; A positioning part is located above the intermediate baffle; A locking part, the locking part being located below the intermediate baffle; and At least one conductive spring is disposed on the second side plate; When the integrated circuit access module is inserted into one slot, the slot cover is inserted into another slot, the middle baffle blocks an opening of the other slot, the positioning part abuts against an inner top surface of the other slot, and the engaging part is correspondingly limited by a bottom limiting groove of the other slot.

12. The integrated circuit access device of claim 11, further comprising at least one locking member, the latch cover further comprising at least one mounting hole disposed on the connecting side plate, the frame further comprising at least one fixing hole and at least one through hole, the at least one fixing hole disposed on the first side plate and corresponding to the at least one mounting hole, the at least one through hole disposed on the second side plate and corresponding to the at least one fixing hole, and a locking tool limiting the at least one locking member to the at least one mounting hole and the at least one fixing hole through the at least one through hole.

13. The integrated circuit access device as claimed in claim 11, wherein, The slot cover is non-detachably connected to the latch cover.

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