server

Abstract

The server includes a cabinet, a partition, a first extraction module, a second extraction module, a first locking mechanism, a second locking mechanism, a first push member and a second push member. The partition is arranged in the cabinet to divide the cabinet into a first space and a second space. The first extraction module has a first engaged portion and the first push member. The second extraction module has a second engaged portion and the second push member. The first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are pivotally arranged on different sides of the partition. The first locking mechanism locks the second extraction module when the first extraction module is away from a use position, and the second locking mechanism locks the first extraction module when the second extraction module is away from the use position, so that the two modules cannot be extracted at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a server, and more particularly to a server having multiple extraction modules. Background Technology

[0002] With the evolution of the times and the booming development of information technology, the demand for enterprise digitalization is increasing day by day, and personal computers can no longer handle such massive amounts of data. Therefore, computer manufacturers have developed many servers with specialized functions (such as cloud servers, firewall servers, etc.) to address the challenges encountered by enterprises in digitalization. Rack servers are composed of server modules stacked layer by layer in a rack. In addition, to increase maintainability, server modules are often designed to be removable, allowing maintenance personnel to pull out the server modules for easier access and repair.

[0003] However, since each server module is quite heavy, when multiple server modules on the same floor are pulled out at the same time, the total weight of the pulled-out server modules may exceed the rack's load capacity, potentially causing the rack to tip over. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a server that can lock the extraction module by means of a locking mechanism to prevent the module from being pulled out at the same time.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a server comprising a chassis, a partition, a first extraction module, a second extraction module, a first locking mechanism, a second locking mechanism, a first pusher, and a second pusher. The partition is disposed within the chassis, dividing the chassis into a first space and a second space. The first extraction module has a first engaging portion and is disposed in the first space. The second extraction module has a second engaging portion and is disposed in the second space. The first locking mechanism includes a first pivot portion, a first engaging portion, and a first pusher portion, and is pivotally connected to the partition via the first pivot portion. The first engaging portion and the first pusher portion are connected on opposite sides of the first pivot portion. When the second extraction module is pushed into position and the first pusher portion is not pushed, the first engaging portion is pulled by an external force and engages with the second engaging portion. The second locking mechanism includes a second pivot portion, a second engaging portion, and a second pusher portion, and is pivotally connected to the partition via the second pivot portion. The second engaging portion and the second pushed-abutting portion are connected to opposite sides of the second pivot portion. When the first extraction module is pushed into position and the second pushed-abutting portion is not pushed, the second engaging portion is pulled by an external force and engages with the first locked portion. The first pusher is connected to the first extraction module. During the process of pushing the first extraction module into the chassis, the first pusher pushes against the first pushed-abutting portion, causing the first engaging portion and the second locked portion to disengage. The second pusher is connected to the second extraction module. When the second extraction module is pushed into the chassis, the second pusher pushes against the second pushed-abutting portion, causing the second engaging portion and the first locked portion to disengage.

[0006] Preferably, the partition includes an opening, the second engaging portion has a slot, the first pivot portion is located on the side of the partition near the first space, the first engaging portion has an engaging protrusion, and the engaging protrusion of the first engaging portion passes through the opening and is partially located in the second space, engaging with the slot of the second engaging portion.

[0007] Preferably, the partition includes an opening, the first engaging portion has a slot, the second pivot portion is located on the side of the partition near the second space, the second engaging portion has an engaging protrusion, and the engaging protrusion of the second engaging portion passes through the opening and is partially located in the first space, engaging with the slot of the first engaging portion.

[0008] Preferably, the second engaging portion has a slot, the first pivot portion is located on the side of the partition near the first space, the first engaging portion has an engaging protrusion, and the engaging protrusion of the first engaging portion passes through the opening and is partially located in the second space, engaging with the slot of the second engaging portion.

[0009] Preferably, the chassis has a bottom surface, the distance between the first pivot portion and the bottom surface is greater than the distance between the second pivot portion and the bottom surface, and the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion are disposed on opposite sides of the partition.

[0010] Preferably, the chassis has a bottom surface, and when the first engaging portion engages with the second engaging portion, the distance between the first pushed portion and the bottom surface is less than the distance between the first engaging portion and the bottom surface.

[0011] Preferably, the chassis has a bottom surface, and when the second engaging portion engages with the first engaging portion, the distance between the position of the second pushed portion and the bottom surface is less than the distance between the second engaging portion and the bottom surface.

[0012] Preferably, the first engaging portion is not parallel to the first pushed-abutting portion, and the second engaging portion is not parallel to the second pushed-abutting portion.

[0013] Preferably, the first extraction module has a surface facing the partition, and the first engaging portion protrudes from the surface of the first extraction module.

[0014] Preferably, the second extraction module has a surface facing the partition, and the second engaging portion protrudes from the surface of the second extraction module.

[0015] According to the server in the above embodiment, the partition is equipped with a locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism switches its locking relationship with the other pull-out module by the action of one pull-out module. In this way, when the user pulls out one pull-out module, the other pull-out module is automatically locked by the locking mechanism and cannot be pulled out, thereby avoiding the risk of the rack collapsing due to excessive load when both pull-out modules are pulled out at the same time.

[0016] The above description of the invention and the following description of the embodiments are used to demonstrate and explain the principles of the invention, and to provide a further explanation of the claims of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a partial perspective view of the server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the portion extracted by the first extraction module of the server.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first locking mechanism of the server.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the portion extracted by the second extraction module of the server.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second locking mechanism of the server.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the server's first extraction module at the usage location.

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram.

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first extraction module of the server.

[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram.

[0026] Symbol explanation:

[0027] 100: Server

[0028] 110: Computer chassis

[0029] 111: Base Plate

[0030] 1111: Bottom

[0031] 112: Side panel

[0032] 113: Top plate

[0033] 1131: Top surface

[0034] 120: partition

[0035] 121: Partition opening

[0036] 130: First extraction module

[0037] 131: Surface

[0038] 132: The First Blocked Section

[0039] 1321: Card Slot

[0040] 140: Second Extraction Module

[0041] 141: Surface

[0042] 142: Second stuck part

[0043] 1421: Card Slot

[0044] 150: First locking mechanism

[0045] 151: First Card Combination Section

[0046] 1511: Engaging Protrusion

[0047] 152: First pivot section

[0048] 153: First part of the push

[0049] 160: Second locking mechanism

[0050] 161: Second Card Section

[0051] 1611: Engaging Protrusion

[0052] 162: Second pivot section

[0053] 163: Second pushed part

[0054] 170: First Pushback

[0055] 180: Second Pushback

[0056] A: First Space

[0057] B: Second Space

[0058] S, X, Y: Direction Detailed Implementation

[0059] Please see Figures 1 to 5 , Figure 1 This is a partial perspective view of the server according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the portion extracted by the first extraction module of the server. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first locking mechanism of the server. Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the portion extracted by the second extraction module of the server. Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second locking mechanism of the server.

[0060] The server 100 in this embodiment includes a chassis 110, a partition 120, a first extraction module 130, a second extraction module 140, a first locking mechanism 150, a second locking mechanism 160, a first pusher 170, and a second pusher 180.

[0061] The chassis 110 includes a base plate 111, two side plates 112, and a top plate 113. The side plates 112 stand on opposite sides of the base plate 111. The top plate 113 connects the side plates 112 to opposite sides of the base plate 111. The base plate 111 has a bottom surface 1111 facing the top plate 113. The top plate 113 has a top surface 1131 facing the base plate 111. A partition 120 stands between the top surface 1131 and the bottom surface 1111 to divide the internal space of the chassis 110 into a first space A and a second space B. The partition 120 has a partition opening 121 that can connect the first space A and the second space B, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the top plate, partition, and base plate may surround a channel connecting the first space and the second space.

[0062] like Figure 2 As shown, the first extraction module 130 is movably disposed in the first space A and has a surface 131 and a first engaging portion 132. The surface 131 faces the partition 120. The first engaging portion 132 is disposed on the surface 131. The first engaging portion 132 has a slot 1321. The first extraction module 130 is guided by the chassis 110 and the partition 120 and moves along the movement direction S. When the first extraction module 130 is in a use position, the first extraction module 130 is pushed into the first space A of the chassis 110 along the movement direction S until it is positioned.

[0063] like Figure 4As shown, the second extraction module 140 is movably disposed in the second space B and has a surface 141 and a second engaging portion 142. The surface 141 faces the partition 120. The second engaging portion 142 is disposed on the surface 141. The second engaging portion 142 has a slot 1421. The second extraction module 140 is guided by the chassis 110 and the partition 120 and moves along the movement direction S. When the second extraction module 140 is in a use position, the second extraction module 140 is pushed into the second space B of the chassis 110 along the movement direction S until it is positioned.

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, the first locking mechanism 150 includes a first engaging portion 151, a first pivot portion 152, and a first abutting portion 153. The first pivot portion 152 is pivotally disposed on the partition 120. The first engaging portion 151 and the first abutting portion 153 are connected to opposite sides of the first pivot portion 152.

[0065] In this embodiment, the first engaging portion 151 has an engaging protrusion 1511, which passes through the partition opening 121 and is partially located in the second space B. The first pushed-back portion 153 is heavier than the first engaging portion 151. When the second extraction module 140 is in the use position and the first pushed-back portion 153 is not pushed, the first pushed-back portion 153 is pulled by gravity, thereby moving the engaging protrusion 1511 to an engaging position and engaging with the slot 1421 on the second engaged portion 142.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first engaging portion 151 has an engaging protrusion 1511 and the second engaged portion 142 has a slot 1421, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the first engaging portion and the second engaged portion can also be any kind of concave-convex fitting limiting structure.

[0067] like Figure 5 As shown, the second locking mechanism 160 includes a second engaging portion 161, a second pivot portion 162, and a second abutting portion 163. The second locking mechanism 160 is pivotally mounted on the partition 120 via the second pivot portion 162. The second engaging portion 161 and the second abutting portion 163 are connected to opposite sides of the second pivot portion 162.

[0068] In this embodiment, the second engaging portion 161 has an engaging protrusion 1611, which passes through the partition opening 121 and is partially located in the first space A. The second pushed-back portion 163 is heavier than the second engaging portion 161. When the first extraction module 130 is pushed into position and the second pushed-back portion 163 is not pushed, the second pushed-back portion 163 is pulled by gravity, thereby moving the engaging protrusion 1611 to an engaging position and engaging with the slot 1321 on the first engaged portion 132.

[0069] In this embodiment, the second engaging portion 161 has an engaging protrusion 1611 and the first engaged portion 132 has a slot 1321, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the second engaging portion and the first engaged portion can also be any kind of concave-convex fitting limiting structure.

[0070] In this embodiment, the design of using gravity traction to switch the latching relationship between the first latching part 151 and the second latching part 161 is not intended to limit the invention. In other embodiments, elastic force is used to switch the latching relationship between the first latching part and the second latching part, and the heavier party may be, but is not limited to, the second pushed part. The design of pulling the second latching part can also be achieved by the heavier second latching part.

[0071] The first pusher 170 is connected to the first extraction module 130. When the first extraction module 130 is pushed into the chassis 110, the first pusher 170 is pushed in along with the first extraction module 130, and the first pusher 170 pushes against the first pushed part 153, thereby disengaging the first engaging part 151 from the second engaged part 142. The second pusher 180 is connected to the second extraction module 140. When the second extraction module 140 is pushed into the chassis 110, the second pusher 180 is pushed in along with the second extraction module 140, and the second pusher 180 pushes against the second pushed part 163, thereby disengaging the second engaging part 161 from the first engaged part 132.

[0072] In this embodiment, the distance X between the first pivot portion 152 and the bottom surface is greater than the distance Y between the second pivot portion 162 and the bottom surface, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the distance X between the first pivot portion 152 and the bottom surface can be changed to be smaller or equal to the distance Y between the second pivot portion 162 and the bottom surface.

[0073] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 . Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the first extraction module 130 of the server at the usage location. Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view is shown. With both the first extraction module 130 and the second extraction module 140 in the use position, the first pushing member 170 of the first extraction module 130 pushes against the first pushed portion 153 of the first locking mechanism 150. The first engaging portion 151 of the first locking mechanism 150 does not engage with the second engaged portion 142 of the second extraction module 140. Therefore, the second extraction module 140 can be extracted out of the use position. Similarly, the first extraction module 130 can be extracted out of the use position.

[0074] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 . Figure 8 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first extraction module 130 of the server. Figure 9 for Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional view is shown. When the second extraction module 140 is in the use position and the first extraction module 130 is pulled out along direction X, the first pushed-abutting part 153 of the first locking mechanism 150 is not pushed but is pulled by gravity and rotates along direction Y. The first engaging part 151 of the first locking mechanism 150, rotating along direction Y, engages with the second engaged part 142. Because the second engaged part 142 is engaged with the first engaging part 151 of the first locking mechanism 150, the second extraction module 140 cannot be pulled out. Conversely, if the first extraction module 130 is pushed back into the use position, the first pushing member 170 installed on the first extraction module 130 will push against the first pushed-abutting part 153 of the first locking mechanism 150, causing the first engaging part 151 of the first locking mechanism 150 to disengage from the second engaged part 142. In this way, the second extraction module 140 can be pulled out by the user again. Similarly, when the first extraction module 130 is in the use position and the second extraction module 140 is pulled out in the X direction, the first extraction module 130 will also be restricted by the second locking mechanism 160 and cannot be pulled out. Conversely, if the second extraction module 140 is pushed back in, the second engaging portion 161 of the second locking mechanism 160 will disengage from the first engaging portion 132. In this way, the first extraction module 140 can be pulled out by the user again.

[0075] In one embodiment of the present invention, the server of the present invention can be used for artificial intelligence (AI) computing, edge computing, and can also be used as a 5G server, cloud server or vehicle networking server.

[0076] According to the server in the above embodiment, the partition is equipped with a locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism switches its locking relationship with the other pull-out module by the action of one pull-out module. In this way, when the user pulls out one pull-out module, the other pull-out module is automatically locked by the locking mechanism and cannot be pulled out, thereby avoiding the risk of the rack collapsing due to excessive load when both pull-out modules are pulled out at the same time.

[0077] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims appended to this specification.

Claims

1. A server, characterized in that, Include: One chassis; A partition is disposed in the chassis, wherein the partition divides the chassis into a first space and a second space; A first extraction module is movably disposed in the first space and has a first engaging portion; A second extraction module is movably disposed in the second space and has a second engaging portion; A first locking mechanism includes a first pivot portion, a first engaging portion, and a first pushed-abutting portion. The first pivot portion is pivotally connected to the partition plate. The first engaging portion and the first pushed-abutting portion are connected to opposite sides of the first pivot portion. When the second extraction module is pushed into the positioning position and the first pushed-abutting portion is not pushed, the first engaging portion is pulled by an external force and engages with the second engaged portion. A second locking mechanism includes a second pivot portion, a second engaging portion, and a second pushed-abutting portion. The second pivot portion is pivotally connected to the partition plate. The second engaging portion and the second pushed-abutting portion are connected to opposite sides of the second pivot portion. When the second extraction module is pushed into the positioning position and the second pushed-abutting portion is not pushed, the second engaging portion is pulled by an external force and engages with the first engaged portion. A first pusher, connected to the first extraction module, is pushed into the chassis through the first extraction module. The first pusher pushes against the first pushed-abutting part, causing the first engaging part to disengage from the second engaged part; and A second pusher is connected to the second extraction module and is pushed into the chassis through the second extraction module. The second pusher pushes against the second pushed part to release the second engaging part from the first engaged part.

2. The server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The partition includes an opening, the second engaging portion has a slot, the first pivot portion is located on the side of the partition near the first space, the first engaging portion has an engaging protrusion, and the engaging protrusion of the first engaging portion passes through the opening and is partially located in the second space, engaging with the slot of the second engaging portion.

3. The server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The partition includes an opening, the first engaging portion has a slot, the second pivot portion is located on the side of the partition near the second space, the second engaging portion has an engaging protrusion, and the engaging protrusion of the second engaging portion passes through the opening and is partially located in the first space, and engages with the slot of the first engaging portion.

4. The server as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second engaged portion has a slot, the first pivot portion is located on the side of the partition near the first space, the first engaged portion has a engaging protrusion, and the engaging protrusion of the first engaged portion passes through the opening and is partially located in the second space, and engages with the slot of the second engaged portion.

5. The server as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The chassis has a bottom surface, the distance between the first pivot portion and the bottom surface is greater than the distance between the second pivot portion and the bottom surface, and the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion are located on opposite sides of the partition.

6. The server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis has a bottom surface, and when the first engaging part engages with the second engaging part, the distance between the first pushed part and the bottom surface is less than the distance between the first engaging part and the bottom surface.

7. The server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis has a bottom surface, and when the second engaging part engages with the first engaging part, the distance between the position of the second pushed part and the bottom surface is less than the distance between the second engaging part and the bottom surface.

8. The server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first engaging portion is not parallel to the first pushed-back portion, and the second engaging portion is not parallel to the second pushed-back portion.

9. The server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first extraction module has a surface facing the partition, and the first engaging portion protrudes from the surface of the first extraction module.

10. The server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second extraction module has a surface facing the partition, and the second engaging portion protrudes from the surface of the second extraction module.

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