Fixing structure and cabinet

Abstract

The application provides a fixing structure and a cabinet. The fixing structure comprises a base, a supporting piece and an adjusting mechanism. The supporting piece is slidingly arranged on the base. The adjusting mechanism comprises a screw rod and a transmission piece. The screw rod is rotationally arranged on the base. The transmission piece is in threaded transmission connection with the screw rod. The supporting piece is provided with a first inclined surface. The transmission piece is provided with a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface is in abutment with the second inclined surface. Rotation of the screw rod drives the transmission piece to move and push the first inclined surface through the second inclined surface, so as to change the sliding distance of the supporting piece. In the fixing structure, rotation of the screw rod drives the transmission piece to slide, the second inclined surface pushes the first inclined surface to drive the supporting piece to slide relative to the base, the sliding distance of the supporting piece is changed, and the distance between the supporting pieces of two fixing structures arranged relative to each other in the cabinet is changed, so as to adapt to different sizes of servers, and the versatility of the fixing structure is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to a fixed structure and cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Servers are typically placed in server racks. When the rack is being moved, the servers will shake and require a fixing structure to secure them in the rack. However, server racks can accommodate servers of different sizes, so a universal fixing structure that can accommodate servers of different sizes needs to be designed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a fixing structure that improves versatility.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a fixing structure. The fixing structure includes a base, a supporting member, and an adjusting mechanism. The supporting member is slidably disposed on the base. The adjusting mechanism includes a screw and a transmission member. The screw is rotatably disposed on the base. The transmission member is threadedly connected to the screw. The supporting member is provided with a first inclined surface. The transmission member is provided with a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact. Rotation of the screw causes the transmission member to move, and the second inclined surface pushes against the first inclined surface, thereby changing the sliding distance of the supporting member.

[0005] Obviously, in the above embodiment, the rotation of the screw drives the transmission component to slide, causing the second inclined surface to push against the first inclined surface to drive the supporting component to slide relative to the base, thereby changing the sliding distance of the supporting component, and thus changing the distance between the supporting components of the two fixed structures arranged opposite to each other in the cabinet, so as to adapt to supporting servers of different sizes and specifications, and improve the versatility of the fixed structure.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the fixing structure further includes a limiting mechanism, which comprises a first stop and a second stop. One of the first and second stops is disposed on the transmission member, and the other is disposed on the abutment member. The first and second stops stop each other in a direction perpendicular to the second inclined plane.

[0007] Obviously, in the above embodiment, the first stop and the second stop stop each other in a direction perpendicular to the second inclined plane, so that the supporting member and the transmission member can move relative to each other without disengaging.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the first stop includes a first extension and a second extension, the first extension extending from a second inclined surface. The second extension extends from the first extension in a direction parallel to the second inclined surface. The second stop is disposed on the abutment and located between the second inclined surface and the second extension.

[0009] Obviously, in the above embodiment, the second stop is stopped by the second inclined surface and the second extension, so that the abutment and the transmission member can move relative to each other without disengaging.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the abutment includes a first abutment portion and a first transmission portion, the first transmission portion being disposed on the first abutment portion, and a first inclined surface being provided on the side of the first transmission portion away from the first abutment portion.

[0011] Obviously, in the above embodiment, the first transmission part can be slidably disposed on the base, and is supported by the second inclined surface of the transmission member through the first inclined surface, so that the first supporting part protrudes out of the base.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the abutment further includes a second transmission part, which is spaced apart from the first transmission part and disposed on the same side of the first abutment part. The side of the second transmission part away from the first abutment part is provided with a first inclined surface.

[0013] Obviously, in the above embodiment, the second transmission part is spaced apart from the first transmission part, and at the same time, a first inclined surface is provided that contacts the second inclined surface, which improves the relative motion stability between the transmission member and the supporting member.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the fixing structure further includes a guiding mechanism, which includes a slider and a slide rail, wherein one slider is disposed on the base and the other is disposed on the abutment, and the slider is slidably disposed on the slide rail.

[0015] Obviously, in the above embodiments, the slider is slidably disposed on the slide rail, providing guidance for the sliding of the abutment relative to the base.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the abutment further includes a connecting portion disposed on the first abutment portion, a slide rail disposed on the connecting portion, and a sliding member disposed on the base.

[0017] Obviously, in the above embodiment, the slide rail is provided at the connecting part, the sliding member is provided at the base, and the slide rail and the sliding member slide together, so that the supporting member slides relative to the base.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the adjusting mechanism further includes a blocking member connected to the base and located on the side of the transmission member away from the abutment member. The transmission member is stopped by the blocking member in the direction in which the abutment member slides relative to the base.

[0019] Obviously, in the above embodiments, when the supporting member is subjected to external force, the blocking member stops the transmission member, preventing the transmission member from moving, thereby preventing the screw from bending and deforming, and improving the strength and reliability of the adjustment mechanism.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the base includes a main body, a support portion and a second abutment portion disposed on both sides of the main body, a transmission member is rotatably mounted on the support portion, the main body is provided with a through hole, the abutment member is slidably disposed in the through hole and is capable of protruding toward the side of the main body facing the abutment portion, the abutment member is provided with a first abutment surface, the second abutment portion is provided with a second abutment surface, and the first abutment surface and the second abutment surface extend and intersect.

[0021] Obviously, in the above embodiments, the first abutment and the second abutment are used to abut against the adjacent sides of the server to fix the server.

[0022] Secondly, this application also proposes a server rack, including support columns and a fixing structure. Two symmetrical fixing structures are mounted on two opposing support columns and are used to support opposite sides of a server, respectively. The fixing structure includes a base, a supporting member, and an adjustment mechanism. The supporting member is slidably disposed on the base. The adjustment mechanism includes a screw and a transmission member. The screw is rotatably disposed on the base. The transmission member is threadedly connected to the screw. The supporting member has a first inclined surface. The transmission member has a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact. Rotation of the screw causes the transmission member to move and push against the first inclined surface through the second inclined surface, thereby changing the sliding distance of the supporting member.

[0023] Obviously, in the above embodiment, the rotation of the screw drives the transmission component to slide, causing the second inclined surface to push against the first inclined surface to drive the supporting component to slide relative to the base, thereby changing the sliding distance of the supporting component, and thus changing the distance between the supporting components of the two fixed structures arranged opposite to each other in the cabinet, so as to adapt to supporting servers of different sizes and specifications, and improve the versatility of the fixed structure. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cabinet provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the fixed structure in the cabinet shown.

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the fixed structure shown from another perspective.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded view of the fixed structure shown.

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the fixed structure shown.

[0029] Explanation of main component symbols

[0030] 200 racks

[0031] Support column 201

[0032] Bearing component 203

[0033] Fixed structure 100

[0034] Base 10

[0035] Main body 11

[0036] Through hole 111

[0037] First side 113

[0038] Second side 115

[0039] Support section 13

[0040] Second Resistance Section 15

[0041] Second defensive position 151

[0042] Strengthening Department 17

[0043] Adjustment hole 171

[0044] 20 pieces of evidence

[0045] First inclined plane 21

[0046] First Resistance Section 23

[0047] First defensive position 231

[0048] First transmission unit 25

[0049] Second transmission unit 27

[0050] Connecting part 29

[0051] Adjustment mechanism 30

[0052] Screw 31

[0053] Adjustment unit 311

[0054] Thread 313

[0055] Transmission component 33

[0056] Second slope 331

[0057] Fastener 35

[0058] Blocking component 37

[0059] Limiting mechanism 40

[0060] First stop component 41

[0061] First extension 411

[0062] Second extension 413

[0063] Second stop 43

[0064] Guiding mechanism 50

[0065] Slider 51

[0066] Slide rail 53

[0067] Gasket 101

[0068] Guide component 60

[0069] Server 300

[0070] First direction X

[0071] Second direction Y

[0072] Third direction Z

[0073] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this application. Detailed Implementation

[0074] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this application to achieve the intended purpose, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, is provided. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0075] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0076] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0077] Please see Figure 1 One embodiment of this application proposes a cabinet 200. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rack 200 with its outer casing removed. The rack 200 includes support columns 201 and fixing structures 100. The fixing structures 100 are mounted on the support columns 201. Two fixing structures 100 are mounted on two spaced-apart support columns 201. The two fixing structures 100 are symmetrical. The server 300 is housed within the rack 200, and the two fixing structures 100 press against opposite ends of the server 300, securing the server 300 within the rack 200.

[0078] For ease of description, the first direction X is defined as parallel to the line connecting the two fixed structures 100, the second direction Y is the direction of extension of the support column 201, and the third direction Z is perpendicular to the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0079] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The adjustable support structure includes a base 10, a supporting member 20, and an adjusting mechanism 30. The base 10 is mounted on a support column 201. The supporting member 20 is slidably mounted on the base 10. The sliding direction of the supporting member 20 is parallel to a first direction X. The adjusting mechanism 30 includes a screw 31 and a transmission member 33. The screw 31 is rotatably mounted on the base 10. The transmission member 33 is threadedly connected to the screw 31. The supporting member 20 has a first inclined surface 21, and the transmission member 33 has a second inclined surface 331. The first inclined surface 21 and the second inclined surface 331 are in contact. The screw 31 extends along a third direction Z, meaning that the axis of the screw 31 is parallel to the third direction Z, but is not limited thereto. The rotation of the screw 31 drives the transmission component 33 to slide, causing the second inclined surface 331 to push against the first inclined surface 21, thereby causing the supporting component 20 to slide relative to the base 10. This changes the sliding distance of the supporting component 20, and in turn changes the distance between the supporting components 20 of the two fixed structures 100 arranged opposite each other in the cabinet 200, so as to adapt to supporting servers 300 of different sizes along the first direction X, and improve the versatility of the fixed structure 100.

[0080] It is understood that in other embodiments, the axis of the screw 31 may also be set parallel to the second direction Y, which may also allow the abutment 20 to slide a different distance relative to the base 10.

[0081] The base 10 includes a main body 11 and support portions 13. The main body 11 is a plate-like or sheet-like structure, but is not limited thereto. For example, in other embodiments, the main body 11 may also be a block-like or other irregularly shaped structure. A through hole 111 is provided on the main body 11. The abutment 20 is slidably disposed in the through hole 111. The number of support portions 13 is two, but is not limited thereto. For example, in other embodiments, the number of support portions 13 may also be one or other numbers. The two support portions 13 are disposed on the main body 11 and are located on opposite sides of the through hole 111. The support portions 13 extend from the main body 11 along a first direction X.

[0082] The support portion 13 is provided with a mounting hole. The screw 31 passes through the mounting hole and can rotate within it. One end of the screw 31 is provided with an adjusting part 311, and the other end is provided with a thread 313. External force rotates the adjusting part 311, which drives the screw 31 to rotate relative to the base 10. The adjusting mechanism 30 also includes a fastener 35. The fastener 35 is connected to the thread 313 of the screw 31. The fastener 35 and the adjusting part 311 are located on opposite sides of the two support portions 13, so that the screw 31 is rotatably mounted on the base 10 without detaching from the base 10.

[0083] The abutment 20 abuts against the server 300. The abutment 20 is abutted by the reaction force of the server 300. The transmission component 33 is abutted by the abutment 20. The abutment 20 is stably abutted against the server 300 by the self-locking of the transmission component 33 and the screw 31, and / or by the self-locking of the first inclined surface 21 and the second inclined surface 331.

[0084] By rotating the screw 31, the first inclined surface 21 of the transmission member 33 presses against and slides relative to the second inclined surface 331 of the abutment member 20, so that the abutment member 20 slides relative to the base 10 in the first direction X, thereby adjusting the distance of the abutment member 20 protruding from the main body 11 away from the support part 13.

[0085] Please see Figure 5 The fixed structure 100 also includes a limiting mechanism 40. The limiting mechanism 40 includes a first stop 41 and a second stop 43. The first stop 41 is disposed on the transmission member 33, and the second stop 43 is disposed on the abutment member 20. The first stop 41 and the second stop 43 stop each other in a direction perpendicular to the second inclined plane 331, so that the abutment member 20 and the transmission member 33 can move relative to each other without disengaging.

[0086] The first stop 41 includes a first extension 411 and a second extension 413. The first extension 411 extends from the second inclined plane 331 along a first direction X. The second extension 413 extends from the first extension 411 in a direction parallel to the second inclined plane 331. The second extension 413 is spaced apart from the second inclined plane 331 by a predetermined distance. The second stop 43 is disposed on the abutment 20 and is located between the second inclined plane 331 and the second extension 413. The side of the second stop 43 facing the second inclined plane 331 is coplanar with the second inclined plane 331. The second inclined plane 331 and the second extension 413 stop on opposite sides of the second stop 43 in a direction perpendicular to the second inclined plane 331, so that the transmission member 33 and the abutment 20 can move relative to each other without disengaging.

[0087] It is understood that in other embodiments, the first stop 41 may also be disposed on the abutment 20, and the second stop 43 may also be disposed on the transmission member 33.

[0088] It is understood that in other embodiments, the second stop 43 may also be provided with a groove (not shown), the second extension 413 is inserted into the groove, and is stopped by the two opposing groove walls, which can also prevent the holding member 20 and the transmission member 33 from disengaging.

[0089] Please see Figure 4 The supporting member 20 includes a first supporting portion 23 and a first transmission portion 25. The first transmission portion 25 is disposed on one side of the first supporting portion 23. The first supporting portion 23 is used to support the server 300. A first inclined surface 21 is disposed on the side of the first transmission portion 25 opposite to the first supporting portion 23. The first transmission portion 25 is slidable along the through hole 111, causing the side of the first supporting portion 23 opposite to the first transmission portion 25 to protrude from the base 10.

[0090] The supporting member 20 also includes a second transmission part 27. The second transmission part 27 is disposed on the same side of the first supporting member 23 at a distance from the first transmission part 25. A first inclined surface 21 is provided on the side of the second transmission part 27 away from the first supporting member 23. The first inclined surface 21 of the second transmission part 27 contacts and drives the transmission member 33, which improves the strength of the supporting member 20 and makes the relative movement of the supporting member 20 and the transmission member 33 stable.

[0091] It is understood that in other embodiments, the second transmission unit 27 may also be omitted.

[0092] The second stop 43 is disposed on the first transmission part 25 and is located on the side of the first transmission part 25 facing the second transmission part 27. The first stop 41 is located between the first transmission part 25 and the second transmission part 27.

[0093] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The fixed structure 100 also includes a guide mechanism 50. The guide mechanism 50 includes a slider 51 and a slide rail 53. The slider 51 is disposed on the base 10, and the slide rail 53 is disposed on the abutment 20, but is not limited thereto. Specifically, the slider 51 extends from the main body 11 along a first direction X. The slider 51 is located on one side of the through hole 111. The abutment 20 also includes a connecting portion 29, which extends from the first abutment portion 23 along the first direction X. The slide rail 53 is disposed on the connecting portion 29, and the slider 51 is slidably disposed on the slide rail 53, providing guidance for the abutment 20 to slide relative to the base 10 along the first direction X.

[0094] The slider 51 is integrally formed on the body 11, but is not limited thereto. For example, the slider 51 may also be welded to the body 11.

[0095] It is understood that in other embodiments, the connecting part 29 may also be omitted. The slide rail 53 may be directly disposed on the side of the first transmission part 25 opposite to the second transmission part 27. For example, in another embodiment, the slide rail 53 is disposed on the base 10, and the sliding member 51 is disposed on the abutment member 20.

[0096] The slide rail 53 is located outside the first through hole 111 and is stopped by the main body 11. The direction in which the main body 11 stops the slide rail 53 is opposite to the direction in which the second inclined surface 331 presses against the first inclined surface 21, so that the abutment 20 will not detach from the base 10.

[0097] The fixed structure 100 also includes a blocking member 37. The blocking member 37 is fixedly mounted on the base 10, specifically, the blocking member 37 is connected to the main body 11. The blocking member 37 presses against the side of the transmission member 33 opposite to the supporting member 20, but is not limited thereto. Along the first direction X, the blocking member 37 stops the transmission member 33. When the supporting member 20 is pressed by an external force (e.g., the supporting member 20 is subjected to pressure from the server 300), the blocking member 37 stops the transmission member 33, preventing the transmission member 33 from moving, thereby preventing the screw 31 from bending and deforming, and improving the strength and reliability of the adjusting mechanism 30.

[0098] Furthermore, the blocking member 37 also prevents the transmission member 33 from rotating, so that when the screw 31 rotates, the transmission member 33 moves only along the third direction Z relative to the base 10. The blocking member 37 improves the transmission stability between the transmission member 33 and the screw 31.

[0099] It is understood that in other embodiments, the blocking member 37 may also be omitted. The abutment member 20 is slidably disposed on the base 10, and the contact between the first inclined surface 21 and the second inclined surface 331 can also prevent the transmission member 33 from rotating.

[0100] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The base 10 also includes a second abutment 15. The second abutment 15 is disposed on the side of the main body 11 opposite to the support portion 13. The first abutment 23 is provided with a first abutment surface 231, and the second abutment 15 is provided with a second abutment surface 151. The first abutment surface 231 and the second abutment surface 151 are perpendicular, but not limited thereto. The first abutment surface 231 is perpendicular to the first direction X. The second abutment surface 151 is perpendicular to the second direction Y. The first abutment surface 231 and the second abutment surface 151 are used to abut against two intersecting sides of the server 300.

[0101] The rack 200 also includes a support member 203, which can be fixed to the support column 201 or the outer casing. The support member 203 is used to support the server 300 along the second direction Y. The support member 203 and the second abutment surface 151 abut against opposite sides of the server 300, thereby positioning the server 300 along the second direction Y.

[0102] The first abutting surfaces 231 of the abutting members 20 on the two support columns 201 abut against the opposite sides of the server 300, so that the server 300 is positioned along the first direction X.

[0103] For example, in other embodiments, the first abutment surface 231 and the second abutment surface 151 may also extend to intersect at other angles, as long as they can abut against the server 300.

[0104] Please see Figure 2 Gaskets 101 are fixed to the first abutment surface 231 and the second abutment surface 151, respectively. Gaskets 101 reduce friction between the abutment member 20 and the server 300. Gaskets 101 can be made of Mylar sheets or similar structures. It is understood that in other embodiments, gaskets 101 may be omitted.

[0105] To facilitate the entry of the server 300 between the two fixed structures 100, the fixed structure 100 also includes a guide 60. The guide 60 is disposed on the side of the main body 11 and extends obliquely from the main body 11 toward the support portion 13. The guide 60 is integrally formed on the main body 11, but is not limited thereto; for example, the guide 60 may also be welded to the main body 11.

[0106] Please continue reading. Figure 3 To improve the strength of the base 10, the base 10 also includes a reinforcing portion 17. The main body 11 includes a first side 113 and second side 115 located on both sides of the first side 113. The reinforcing portion 17 extends from the first side 113 and the two second side 115 of the main body 11 along a first direction X.

[0107] The reinforcing part 17 is provided with an adjustment hole 171. The adjustment hole 171 is located on the side of the main body 11 opposite to the guide member 60. Along the third direction Z, the adjustment part 311 of the screw 31 can be exposed from the adjustment hole 171. When the base 10 is mounted on the support column 201, the adjustment part 311 can also be exposed from the support column 201. Using a tool (not shown), the transmission member 33 is moved relative to the base 10 by passing through the adjustment hole 171 and rotating the adjustment part 311.

[0108] In the aforementioned fixed structure 100, the rotation of the screw 31 drives the transmission component 33 to slide, causing the second inclined surface 331 to push against the first inclined surface 21, thereby driving the supporting component 20 to slide relative to the base 10. This changes the sliding distance of the supporting component 20, and consequently changes the distance between the supporting components 20 of the two fixed structures 100 arranged opposite each other in the cabinet 200, so as to adapt to supporting servers 300 of different sizes along the first direction X, thus improving the versatility of the fixed structure 100.

[0109] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this application without departing from the spirit and substance of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A fixing structure comprising a base and an abutting member, the abutting member being slidably provided on the base, characterized in that, The fixing structure further includes an adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism comprising: The screw is rotatably mounted on the base; A transmission component is threadedly connected to the screw. The supporting member is provided with a first inclined surface, and the transmission member is provided with a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact. The screw rotates to move the transmission member and pushes the first inclined surface through the second inclined surface to change the sliding distance of the supporting member. The base includes a main body, and a support portion and a second abutment portion disposed on both sides of the main body. The transmission member is rotatably mounted on the support portion. The main body is provided with a through hole. The abutment member is slidably disposed in the through hole and can protrude toward the side of the main body facing the abutment portion. The abutment member is provided with a first abutment surface, and the second abutment portion is provided with a second abutment surface. The first abutment surface and the second abutment surface extend and intersect.

2. The fixing structure according to claim 1, wherein: The fixing structure further includes a limiting mechanism, which includes a first stop and a second stop. Of the first stop and the second stop, one is disposed on the transmission member and the other is disposed on the abutment member; The first stop and the second stop stop each other in a direction perpendicular to the second inclined plane.

3. The fixing structure according to claim 2, wherein: The first stop includes a first extension and a second extension, wherein the first extension extends from the second inclined surface; The second extension extends from the first extension in a direction parallel to the second inclined plane; The second stop is disposed on the abutment and is located between the second inclined surface and the second extension.

4. The fixing structure according to claim 1, wherein: The supporting member includes a first supporting part and a first transmission part. The first transmission part is disposed on the first supporting part, and the first inclined surface is provided on the side of the first transmission part away from the first supporting part.

5. The fixing structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The abutment further includes a second transmission part, which is spaced apart from the first transmission part on the same side of the first abutment part. The second transmission part has the first inclined surface on the side away from the first abutment part.

6. The fixing structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing structure also includes a guiding mechanism, which includes a slider and a slide rail. One of the slider and the slide rail is disposed on the base, and the other is disposed on the abutment. The slider is slidably disposed on the slide rail.

7. The fixing structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The supporting member further includes a connecting part, which is disposed on the first supporting part. The slide rail is disposed on the connecting part, and the sliding member is disposed on the base.

8. The fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism further includes a blocking member connected to the base and located on the side of the transmission member away from the abutment member. The transmission member is stopped by the blocking member along the direction in which the abutment member slides relative to the base.

9. A server rack, comprising support columns, characterized in that: The cabinet further includes a fixing structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein two symmetrical fixing structures are installed on two oppositely arranged support columns and are used to support opposite sides of the server respectively.

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