Distal release module and circuit board arrangement

Abstract

A distal release module includes a bracket, a knob and a moving member. The bracket includes a first end portion and a second end portion distanced from each other. The knob is pivoted to the first end portion of the bracket and includes a first driving portion. The moving member is movably arranged in the bracket and extends from near the first end portion to the second end portion. The moving member includes a second driving portion arranged at the first driving portion to drive the knob to move.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a release module and an apparatus having the same release module, and more particularly to a remote release module and a circuit board apparatus having the same remote release module. Background Technology

[0002] The toggle switch of a PCI-E connector is located at the rear of the connector. Pressing the switch elevates the expansion card inserted inside the PCI-E connector. To address the issue of increasingly larger electronic components making it difficult for users to press the switch, modern PCI-E connector switches can be opened via a remote component. For example, the remote component has a corresponding structure connected to the PCI-E connector switch. Pressing the button on the remote component activates this structure, rotating the switch and elevating the expansion card inside the PCI-E connector.

[0003] However, assembling remote components onto the circuit board requires multiple steps. This includes securing the remote component to the circuit board, aligning the mechanism for rotating the knob with the knob on the connector, and ensuring proper alignment between the remote component and the connector knob. Simplifying the assembly process and improving assembly efficiency are directions for research in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a remote release module, which has a toggle switch and a moving part for driving the toggle switch, and there is no need to consider the assembly and alignment problem between the toggle switch and the moving part when it is installed on the circuit board body.

[0005] The present invention provides a circuit board device having the above-described remote release module.

[0006] A remote release module of the present invention includes a bracket, a toggle switch, and a movable member. The bracket includes a first end and a second end spaced apart from each other. The toggle switch is pivotally connected to the first end of the bracket and includes a first actuating portion. The movable member is movably disposed on the bracket and extends from near the first end to the second end. The movable member includes a second actuating portion disposed on the first actuating portion, such that the movable member actuates the toggle switch.

[0007] A circuit board device according to the present invention includes a circuit board body, a connector slot, and a remote release module. The connector slot is disposed on the circuit board body. The remote release module is disposed on the circuit board body and located next to the connector slot, and includes a bracket, a toggle switch, and a movable member. The bracket includes a first end and a second end spaced apart from each other. The toggle switch is pivotally connected to the first end of the bracket and located next to the connector slot, and includes a first actuating portion. The movable member is movably disposed on the bracket and extends from near the first end to the second end, and includes a second actuating portion disposed on the first actuating portion, such that the movable member actuates the toggle switch.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned remote release module further includes a button that is pressably disposed at the second end of the bracket and is linked to a moving member. When the button is pressed, the moving member is driven, thereby pulling the dial and causing the dial to rotate relative to the bracket.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned knob includes a body, an extension extending from the body to a bottom wall of a bracket, and a pivot protruding from the extension. The pivot includes a pivot end face away from the extension, and the pivot end face is at least partially inclined toward the bottom wall.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first end portion includes a top wall, a groove recessed in the top wall, and two limiting surfaces defining the groove, with the extension portion extending into the groove and located between the two limiting surfaces.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first driving part includes a protruding post protruding from the main body, and the second driving part includes a hole sleeved on the protruding post. The protruding post includes a protruding post end face away from the main body, and the protruding post end face is at least partially inclined.

[0012] Based on the above, in the circuit board device of the present invention, the connector slot is disposed on the circuit board body, and the remote release module is disposed on the circuit board body and located next to the connector slot. The remote release module's knob is pivotally connected to the first end of the bracket and includes a first driving part. A movable member is movably disposed on the bracket and extends from near the first end of the bracket to the second end of the bracket. The second driving part of the movable member is linked to the first driving part of the knob, so that the movable member drives the knob to move. In the circuit board device of the present invention, the remote release module is disposed on the circuit board body, and the knob is located next to the connector slot, providing a lifting function for the expansion card to be subsequently inserted into the connector slot. Since the remote release module itself has a knob and a movable member for driving the knob, the assembly and alignment between the knob and the movable member are completed during the assembly stage of the remote release module itself. This part of the alignment does not need to be performed on the circuit board body, which greatly simplifies the assembly process on the circuit board body. In addition, the alignment accuracy requirement between the knob and the connector slot is small, and it is only necessary to place the remote release module at a specific position on the circuit board body, which is quite convenient for assembly.

[0013] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a partial schematic diagram of a circuit board device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A side view of the remote release module of the circuit board device.

[0016] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial perspective 3D schematic diagram of the bracket and toggle switch of the remote release module.

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A diagram showing the view from below.

[0018] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A partial perspective view of the bracket and toggle switch of the remote release module from below.

[0019] Figure 6 It is hidden Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of the circuit board body.

[0020] Figure 7 It is hidden Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the circuit board body and the expansion card inserted into the connector slot.

[0021] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0022] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the button when it is pressed.

[0023] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view showing the button being pressed and the toggle switch lifting the expansion card.

[0024] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0025] In the attached figures, the following labels are used:

[0026] 10: Circuit board assembly

[0027] 20: Circuit board body

[0028] 22: Connector slot

[0029] 30: Expansion Card

[0030] 32: Connection Port

[0031] 34: Fixed Port

[0032] 100: Remote Release Module

[0033] 110: Bracket

[0034] 111: First end

[0035] 112: Top Wall

[0036] 113: Groove

[0037] 114: Limiting surface

[0038] 115: Bottom wall

[0039] 116: Second end

[0040] 120: Toggle switch

[0041] 121: Main Body

[0042] 122: Extension

[0043] 123: Pivot

[0044] 124: Pivot end face

[0045] 125: First Driving Department

[0046] 126: Convex column

[0047] 127: Protruding end face

[0048] 128: Receiving tank

[0049] 130: Moving parts

[0050] 132: Second Driving Department

[0051] 134: Hole

[0052] 140: Button

[0053] 142: Bevel

[0054] 150: Elastic element Detailed Implementation

[0055] The structural and working principles of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0056] Figure 1 This is a partial schematic diagram of a circuit board device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to... Figure 1 The circuit board device 10 of this embodiment includes a circuit board body 20, a connector slot 22, and a remote release module 100. The circuit board body 20 is, for example, a motherboard. The connector slot 22 is disposed on the circuit board body 20. The connector slot 22 is, for example, a PCI-E connector slot, but the type of connector slot 22 is not limited to this. The connector slot 22 is adapted to accommodate an expansion card 30, for example, a graphics card (not shown). Figure 7 However, the types of expansion cards 30 are not limited to this.

[0057] In this embodiment, the remote release module 100 is disposed on the circuit board body 20 and located next to the connector slot 22. Since modern graphics cards (expansion cards 30) typically feature large heatsinks and fans, the toggle switch 120 used to lift the expansion card 30 is difficult for the user to access. In this embodiment, the circuit board assembly 10 utilizes the remote release module 100 to facilitate the removal of the graphics card (expansion card 30). The specific structure of the remote release module 100 is described below.

[0058] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A side view of the remote release module of the circuit board assembly. Please refer to... Figure 2 In this embodiment, the remote release module 100 includes a bracket 110, a toggle switch 120, and a movable component 130.

[0059] The support 110 includes a first end 111 and a second end 116 that are geographically distant from each other. Figure 1 As can be seen, the bracket 110 is, for example, L-shaped, and the first end 111 and the second end 116 are, for example, the two ends of an L-shape, but the shape of the bracket 110 and the positions of the first end 111 and the second end 116 are not limited thereto.

[0060] The toggle switch 120 is pivotally connected to the first end 111 of the bracket 110. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the toggle switch 120 is located next to the connector slot 22 to restrict the upward movement of the expansion card 30 or to lift the expansion card 30. The toggle switch 120 includes a first actuating portion 125. A movable member 130 is movably disposed on the bracket 110, and the movable member 130 includes a second actuating portion 132 disposed on the first actuating portion 125, so that the movable member 130 drives the toggle switch 120 to move, thereby lifting the expansion card 30. In this embodiment, the first actuating portion 125 includes a protrusion 126 protruding from the main body 121, and the second actuating portion 132 includes a hole 134 sleeved on the protrusion 126. Of course, the types of the first actuating portion 125 and the second actuating portion 132 are not limited thereto.

[0061] It is worth mentioning that, compared to existing circuit board devices, the toggle switch is pivotally mounted on the connector slot rather than on a bracket. Therefore, in addition to being mounted on the circuit board body, the remote component used to drive the toggle switch also needs to be assembled and aligned with the toggle switch pivotally mounted on the connector slot, making assembly quite cumbersome. In this embodiment, the toggle switch 120 is mounted on the bracket 110. That is, the remote release module 100 itself has the toggle switch 120, so that when the remote release module 100 is installed on the circuit board body 20, the assembly and alignment between the toggle switch 120 and the driving structure (moving member 130) does not need to be considered. The installation of the remote release module 100 on the circuit board body 20 is quite simple and convenient.

[0062] The following describes the detailed structure between the toggle switch 120 and the bracket 110.

[0063] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial perspective 3D schematic diagram of the bracket and toggle switch of the remote release module. It should be noted that... Figure 3 In the image, the movable component 130 is omitted, and the bracket 110 is shown in perspective to clearly show the shape of the toggle switch 120. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 In this embodiment, the dial 120 includes a main body 121, an extension 122 extending from the main body 121 to a bottom wall 115 of the bracket 110, and a pivot 123 protruding from the extension 122.

[0064] The first end 111 of the bracket 110 includes a top wall 112, a bottom wall 115, and a groove 113. The groove 113 is recessed into and extends through the top wall 112 and the bottom wall 115. The extension 122 extends into the groove 113.

[0065] The toggle switch 120 is pivotally connected to the bracket 110 via a pivot 123 and is rotatable relative to the bracket 110. The pivot 123 includes a pivot end face 124 away from the extension 122, which is at least partially inclined toward the bottom wall 115 of the first end 111. Specifically, the lower half of the pivot end face 124 is sloped, such that the pivot 123 protrudes from the extension 122 at its lowest point with minimal height.

[0066] In this embodiment, when the toggle switch 120 is assembled to the bracket 110, it can enter the groove 113 downwards from the top wall 112 of the first end 111. The design of the pivot end face 124, which is at least partially inclined towards the bottom wall 115, allows the extension 122 of the toggle switch 120 to descend more smoothly into the corresponding pivot hole (not shown) in the first end 111 when it is assembled to the bracket 110. In other embodiments, the pivot end face 124 of the toggle switch 120 may also be a downwardly inclined slope for easy assembly. Of course, in other embodiments, the pivot end face 124 of the toggle switch 120 may also be a flat surface.

[0067] Additionally, the protruding post 126 includes a protruding end face 127 located away from the main body 121, and the protruding end face 127 is at least partially inclined. In this embodiment, the protruding end face 127 is... Figure 3 The right half is a sloping surface that tilts to the right. This design allows the second driving part 132 of the moving part 130 to move. Figure 2 The hole 134 can be more easily fitted onto the first driving part 125 (i.e., the protrusion 126), which is beneficial for assembly.

[0068] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A bottom-view diagram. To clearly show the extension area of ​​the moving part 130, Figure 4 The base plate beneath the bracket 110, which restricts the downward movement of the movable component 130, is concealed. (See also...) Figure 4 In this embodiment, the movable member 130 extends from near the first end 111 to the second end 116. Since the bracket 110 is L-shaped, the movable member 130 is also L-shaped.

[0069] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A partial perspective bottom view of the bracket and toggle switch of the remote release module. It should be noted that... Figure 5 In the image, the movable part 130 is omitted, and the bracket 110 is shown in perspective to clearly show the relative position of the dial 120 and the first end 111.

[0070] Please see Figure 5 In this embodiment, the first end portion 111 includes two limiting surfaces 114 defining a groove 113. An extension 122 is located between the two limiting surfaces 114, and two pivots 123 protruding from the extension 122 pass through corresponding pivot holes (not shown) on the two limiting surfaces 114. The distance between the two limiting surfaces 114 is slightly greater than the width of the extension 122 to prevent the two limiting surfaces 114 from hindering the rotation of the extension 122 relative to the bracket 110. Of course, the distance between the two limiting surfaces 114 is not too large to prevent the extension 122 from rotating relative to the bracket 110 along the extension direction of the pivots 123. Figure 5 The extension 122 can move in the vertical direction, thus reducing the chance of the extension 122 wobbling or easily falling off relative to the bracket 110. Therefore, the extension 122 can rotate stably relative to the bracket 110.

[0071] Figure 6 It is hidden Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of the circuit board body. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 In this embodiment, the remote release module 100 may optionally include a button 140, which is pressably disposed on the second end 116 of the bracket 110. Figure 1 The movable member 130 extends below the button 140. When the button is pressed, the button 140 pushes down against the movable member 130 and moves the movable member 130 away from the connector slot 22, thereby pulling the dial 120 and causing the dial 120 to rotate relative to the bracket 110.

[0072] Please return Figure 1 In this embodiment, the button 140 is disposed on the circuit board body 20 and away from the connector slot 22. Since there are no large components on the edge of the circuit board body 20, placing the button 140 on the edge of the circuit board body 20 can prevent the button 140 from being obscured by other components.

[0073] Of course, the placement of button 140 is not limited to this, as long as it is not obscured by other components. In other embodiments, the remote release module 100 may not include button 140, and the user may directly grasp the movable part 130 to rotate the toggle switch 120.

[0074] Figure 7 It is hidden Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the circuit board body and the expansion card inserted into the connector slot. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of the image. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 and Figure 8 In this embodiment, the expansion card 30 includes a connection port 32 and a fixing port 34. The connection port 32 is inserted into the connector slot 22 for electrical connection to the circuit board body 20. The fixing port 34 enters the receiving slot 128 of the toggle switch 120. Figure 8 ), and rests on the extension 122 ( Figure 8 ).

[0075] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the button when it is pressed. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 9 To lift the expansion card 30, simply press button 140. The inclined surface 142 at the bottom of button 140 will push the moving part 130 away from the connector slot 22 (i.e., towards). Figure 9 (Move to the left), the second driving part 132 of the moving part 130 will drive the first driving part 125 of the dial 120, and the dial 120 will rotate relative to the bracket 110.

[0076] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view showing the button being pressed and the toggle switch lifting the expansion card. Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A magnified view of a portion of the image. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 10 and Figure 11 When the dial 120 rotates relative to the bracket 110, the extension 122 of the dial 120 pushes up the fixed port 34 of the expansion card 30, so the expansion card 30 moves upward.

[0077] Subsequently, when button 140 is released, the elastic element 150 will cause button 140 to spring back, and button 140 can be lifted back to its original position. In addition, when the user inserts the connection port 32 of expansion card 30 into connector slot 22 again, the fixing port 34 of expansion card 30 will press down the extension 122 of dial 120, so that dial 120 returns to its original position.

[0078] In this embodiment, since the remote release module 100 itself has a toggle 120 and a moving part 130 for driving the toggle 120, the connector slot 22 does not need to be equipped with a toggle or other corresponding structure. The connector slot 22 can use a standard mass-market connector slot, which greatly reduces the cost of special products.

[0079] Furthermore, the remote release module 100 completes the assembly and alignment between the toggle switch 120 and the moving part 130 during its own assembly stage. This alignment does not need to be performed on the circuit board body 20. In addition, the alignment accuracy requirement between the toggle switch 120 and the connector slot 22 is relatively small, and the setup can be completed simply by locking the remote release module 100 onto the circuit board body 20, which greatly simplifies the assembly process on the circuit board body 20.

[0080] In summary, the connector slot of the circuit board device of the present invention is disposed on the circuit board body, and the remote release module is disposed on the circuit board body and located next to the connector slot. The knob of the remote release module is pivotally connected to the first end of the bracket and includes a first driving part. A movable member is movably disposed on the bracket and extends from near the first end of the bracket to the second end of the bracket. The second driving part of the movable member is connected to the first driving part of the knob, so that the movable member drives the knob to move. In the circuit board device of the present invention, the remote release module is disposed on the circuit board body, and the knob is located next to the connector slot, providing a lifting function for the expansion card to be subsequently inserted into the connector slot. Since the remote release module itself has a knob and a movable member for driving the knob, the assembly and alignment between the knob and the movable member are completed during the assembly stage of the remote release module itself. This part of the alignment does not need to be performed on the circuit board body, which greatly simplifies the assembly process on the circuit board body. In addition, the alignment accuracy requirement between the knob and the connector slot is small, and it is only necessary to place the remote release module at a specific position on the circuit board body, which is quite convenient for assembly.

[0081] Of course, the present invention may have other various embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications according to the present invention, but these corresponding changes and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A remote release module, characterized in that, include: A support includes a first end and a second end that are located away from each other; A toggle switch, pivotally connected to the first end of the bracket, and including a first actuating portion; and A movable member is movably disposed on the bracket and extends from near the first end to the second end. The movable member includes a second driving part disposed on the first driving part, so that the movable member drives the toggle switch to move. The knob includes a body, an extension extending from the body to a bottom wall of the bracket, and a pivot protruding from the extension. The pivot includes a pivot end face away from the extension, and the pivot end face is at least partially inclined toward the bottom wall.

2. The remote release module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a button that is pressable and located at the second end of the bracket, and is linked to the movable member. When the button is pressed, it drives the movable member, thereby pulling the dial and causing the dial to rotate relative to the bracket.

3. The remote release module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first end portion includes a top wall, a groove recessed in the top wall, and two limiting surfaces defining the groove. The extension portion extends into the groove and is located between the two limiting surfaces.

4. The remote release module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first driving part includes a protruding post protruding from the main body, and the second driving part includes a hole fitted into the protruding post. The protruding post includes a protruding end face away from the main body, and the protruding end face is at least partially inclined.

5. A circuit board device, characterized in that, include: A circuit board body; A connector slot is provided on the circuit board body; A remote release module is disposed on the circuit board body and includes: A support includes a first end and a second end that are located away from each other; A toggle switch, pivotally connected to the first end of the bracket and located beside the connector slot, the toggle switch including a first actuating portion; and A movable member is movably disposed on the bracket and extends from near the first end to the second end. The movable member includes a second driving part disposed on the first driving part, so that the movable member drives the toggle switch to move. The knob includes a body, an extension extending from the body to a bottom wall of the bracket, and a pivot protruding from the extension. The pivot includes a pivot end face away from the extension, and the pivot end face is at least partially inclined toward the bottom wall.

6. The circuit board device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The remote release module further includes a button that is pressable and located at the second end of the bracket, and is linked to the movable member. When the button is pressed, the movable member is driven, which in turn pulls the dial, causing the dial to rotate relative to the bracket.

7. The circuit board device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The first end portion includes a top wall, a groove recessed in the top wall, and two limiting surfaces defining the groove. The extension portion extends into the groove and is located between the two limiting surfaces.

8. The circuit board device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The first driving part includes a protruding post protruding from the main body, and the second driving part includes a hole fitted into the protruding post. The protruding post includes a protruding end face away from the main body, and the protruding end face is at least partially inclined.

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