A display card support device having a screen device

Abstract

A display card support device includes a support to support the display card, a movable plate disposed on the support and adjustable in position relative to the support, a screen device disposed on the movable plate and adjustable in position with the movable plate, and a foot stand disposed on the support and adjustable in position relative to the support.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to graphics card support devices, and more particularly to a graphics card support device having a movable and rotatable screen device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in order to cope with the increase in processing speed and the enhancement of heat dissipation performance, the graphics cards used in general computer host have more and more components, which increases the overall weight. Especially when the graphics card is inserted horizontally into the vertical motherboard, it will create a downward bending weight, which can easily cause the graphics card to bend or even be damaged over time. In addition, users' demand for displaying various information of the computer host is also increasing.

[0003] However, existing graphics card support devices do not have screen devices for displaying various data information, let alone screen devices that can be set in multiple directions. Therefore, it is urgent to provide a graphics card bracket that can solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the problems of insufficient support and lack of display information in the prior art graphics card support device, the present invention provides a graphics card support device with lateral support and vertical support and a rotatable screen device, thereby solving the aforementioned problems.

[0005] Furthermore, the graphics card support device of the present invention is used to support a graphics card on a motherboard, the motherboard being mounted on a computer case. The graphics card support device includes a bracket, a movable plate, a screen device, and a stand. The bracket includes a support portion for supporting the graphics card and a fixing portion for securing the computer case. The movable plate is mounted on the bracket and is adjustable relative to the bracket, and the movable plate also includes a screen support portion. The screen device is mounted on the screen support portion of the movable plate and is adjustable in position with the movable plate. The stand is mounted on the bracket and is adjustable relative to the bracket, and the stand also includes a foot for abutting against the bottom of the computer case.

[0006] In one embodiment, the bracket of the above-mentioned display card support device of the present invention further includes a groove and an elongated hole for inserting the screen device and a ribbon cable of the screen device. The movable plate further includes a screen fixing hole and a locking member for inserting into the screen fixing hole and the groove.

[0007] In one embodiment, the groove of the above-described display card support device of the present invention further includes an upper groove located above the elongated hole and a lower groove located below the elongated hole. The locking member includes a first locking member and a second locking member. The first locking member is used to pass through the screen fixing hole and the upper groove, and the second locking member is used to pass through the screen fixing hole and the lower groove.

[0008] In one embodiment, the bracket of the above-mentioned display card support device of the present invention further includes a protruding buckle and a fixing hole. The movable plate further includes an arc groove, a turning fixing hole and a fixing member. The protruding buckle is used to fasten into the arc groove. When the turning fixing hole overlaps with the fixing hole of the bracket, the fixing member is used to pass through.

[0009] In one embodiment, the above-described display card support device of the present invention includes a support portion comprising an elongated hole and a groove, wherein the elongated hole is used to insert the screen device and a ribbon cable of the screen device; wherein the bracket further includes a turning portion, the turning portion comprising a protrusion, a fixing hole and a fixing member, wherein the movable plate is selectively disposed on the support portion or the turning portion, the movable plate further comprising a screen fixing hole, a locking member, an arc groove and a turning fixing hole; when the movable plate is disposed on the support portion, the locking member is used to insert into the screen fixing hole and exit from the groove; when the movable plate is disposed on the turning portion, the protrusion is used to insert into the arc groove, and when the turning fixing hole overlaps with the fixing hole of the bracket, the fixing member is used to insert.

[0010] In one embodiment, the groove of the above-described display card support device of the present invention further includes an upper groove located above the elongated hole and a lower groove located below the elongated hole. The locking member includes a first locking member and a second locking member. The first locking member is used to pass through the screen fixing hole and the upper groove, and the second locking member is used to pass through the screen fixing hole and the lower groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, the stand of the display card support device of the present invention includes a straight groove, a first bolt and a second bolt. The first bolt is used to pass through the upper groove of the bracket and the straight groove of the stand, and the second bolt is used to pass through the lower groove of the bracket and the straight groove of the stand.

[0012] In one embodiment, the bracket of the above-described display card support device of the present invention includes a groove, and the movable plate further includes a movable part connected to the screen support part and a positioning member for passing through the movable part, the groove and the stand.

[0013] In one embodiment, the movable part of the display card support device of the present invention includes an arc groove and a central hole; the positioning member further includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member, the first positioning member being used to pass through the arc groove, an upper groove in the groove and a straight groove of the stand, and a lower groove in the second groove being used to pass through the central hole, a lower groove in the groove and the straight groove of the stand.

[0014] In one embodiment, the display card support device of the present invention further includes a connecting plate between the screen support portion and the movable portion, such that the screen support portion and the bracket form a receiving space for accommodating the screen device.

[0015] In one embodiment, the movable plate of the display card support device of the present invention further includes an upper hook and a lower hook. The upper hook is connected to the top of the screen setting part and is movably hooked to the top of the bracket. The lower hook is connected to the bottom of the screen setting part and is movably hooked to the bottom of the bracket.

[0016] In one embodiment, the upper hook portion of the above-described display card support device of the present invention includes an upper limit portion and an upper abutment portion connecting the upper limit portion and the screen setting portion, and the lower hook portion includes a lower limit portion and a lower abutment portion connecting the lower limit portion and the screen setting portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the limiting portion and the screen setting portion of the display card support device of the present invention have a receiving space for accommodating the screen device.

[0018] In one embodiment, the stand of the display card support device of the present invention includes a straight groove, a first bolt and a second bolt. The first bolt is used to pass through an upper groove of the bracket and the straight groove of the stand, and the second bolt is used to pass through a lower groove of the bracket and the straight groove of the stand.

[0019] Compared to previous technologies, the graphics card support device of the present invention fixes the bracket to the computer case through the fixing part of the bracket, so that the bracket can support the graphics card horizontally. In addition, the feet set on the bracket can support the graphics card vertically, which solves the problem of insufficient support force. The screen device set on the movable plate can move or turn relative to the bracket, providing users with more choices in the display position in addition to providing display information. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This diagram shows a first preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention in use.

[0021] Figure 2An exploded perspective view showing a first preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 A perspective view showing a first preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 A perspective view showing the movable plate of the first preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention in a vertical position.

[0024] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the usage state of the first preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention applied to a short-version display card.

[0025] Figure 6 An exploded perspective view showing a second preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 A perspective view showing the second preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 8 A perspective view showing the movable plate of the second preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention in a vertical position.

[0028] Figure 9 An exploded perspective view showing a third preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 10 A perspective view showing a third preferred embodiment of the display card support device of the present invention.

[0030] Bracket 1 Fixing part 11A

[0031] Support part 11B, Steering part 11C

[0032] Upper groove 12A Lower groove 12B

[0033] 13 elongated holes, 14 protruding buckles

[0034] Fixing hole 15

[0035] Movable board 2, screen mounting holes 21

[0036] First locking component 22A Second locking component 22B

[0037] Circular groove 23, steering fixing hole 24

[0038] Fixture 25 Screen support 2A

[0039] Activity Section 2B Connection Section 2C

[0040] First positioning component 26A Second positioning component 26B

[0041] Screen settings section 20, upper part 27

[0042] Upper limit part 271 Upper abutment part 272

[0043] Lower hook 28 Lower limit part 281

[0044] Lower support section 282

[0045] Screen device 3 Limiting hole 31

[0046] 32 ribbon cable

[0047] Tripod 4, Heel 40

[0048] Straight groove 41 First bolt 42

[0049] Second bolt 43

[0050] Computer case 8

[0051] Graphics Card 9 Short Version Graphics Card 9A Detailed Implementation

[0052] 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.

[0053] Figure 1 , 2 The graphics card support device shown is a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. This support device is used to support a graphics card 9 on a motherboard (not shown in the figure). The motherboard is mounted on a computer case 8. The support device includes a bracket 1, a movable plate 2, a screen device 3, and a stand 4. The bracket 1 includes a fixing part 11A, a supporting part 11B, and a rotating part 11C. The bracket 1 is fixed to the computer case 8 by the fixing part 11A. The rotating part 11C is located at the other end opposite to the fixing part 11A. B is located between the fixing part 11A and the turning part 11C. In this embodiment, the fixing part 11A has multiple through holes that can be locked onto the computer case 8 using bolts and nuts (not shown in the figure). In addition, the support part 11B of the bracket 1 also includes an upper groove 12A, a lower groove 12B and an elongated hole 13. The upper and lower grooves 12A and 12B are located above and below the elongated hole 13, respectively. In other words, the upper groove 12A, the lower groove 12B and the elongated hole 13 extend from the vicinity of the fixing part 11A to the vicinity of the turning part 11C.

[0054] like Figure 2 , 3As shown, the movable plate 2 includes a screen fixing hole 21, an arc groove 23, a turning fixing hole 24, a fixing member 25, a first locking member 22A, and a second locking member 22B. When the movable plate 2 is disposed on the support part 11B, it can move laterally on the support part 11B. When the movable plate 2 moves to the target position, the first locking member 22A sequentially passes through the screen fixing hole 21, the limiting hole 31 of the screen device 3, and the upper groove 12A. The second locking member 22B sequentially passes through the screen fixing hole 21, the limiting hole 31 of the screen device 3, and the lower groove 12B to complete the fixing. At this time, the screen device 3 and the ribbon cable 32 connected to the screen device 3 can extend from the elongated hole 13 and then electrically connect to the power supply device. In this embodiment, there are two first locking members 22A and two second locking members 22B, which are used to lock into the four screen locking holes 21, but are not limited to this.

[0055] like Figure 3 , 4 As shown, when the user wants to turn the screen device 3, the first and second locking parts 22A and 22B are disassembled, and the movable plate 2 is moved to the turning part 11C of the bracket 1. The turning part 11C also includes a protruding buckle 14 and a fixing hole 15. The protruding buckle 14 is used to pass through the arc groove 23 of the movable plate 2, so the movable plate 2 is rotatably mounted on the turning part 11C. When the movable plate 2 is rotated to the point where the turning fixing hole 24 overlaps with the fixing hole 15 of the bracket 1, the fixing part 25 is used to pass through and fix it. The angle range of the arc groove 23 is 90 degrees, but it is not limited to this.

[0056] The tripod 4 has a vertical groove 41, a first fastener 42, and a second fastener 43. The first fastener 42 is used to pass through the upper groove 12A of the support 1 and the vertical groove 41 of the tripod 4. The second fastener 43 is used to pass through the lower groove 12B of the support 1 and the vertical groove 41 of the tripod 4, so that the tripod 4 can move laterally and vertically on the support 1. Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, one side of the stand 4 rests against the graphics card 9, and therefore the lateral movement distance is adjusted according to the length of the graphics card 9, such as... Figure 5 As shown, when a short graphics card 9A is installed, the stand is adjusted horizontally to rest against the short graphics card 9A. On the other hand, the stand 4 can be adjusted vertically until one of its feet 40 rests against the bottom of the computer case 8, thereby sharing the weight borne by the fixing part 11A of the bracket 1.

[0057] Figure 6 , 7This invention discloses a second preferred embodiment of a graphics card support device. The graphics card support device includes a bracket 1, a movable plate 2 disposed on the bracket 1, a screen device 3 disposed on the movable plate 2, and a stand 4 disposed on the bracket 1. The bracket 1 includes an upper groove 12A and a lower groove 12B. The movable plate 2 is disposed in the upper and lower grooves 12A and 12B. The movable plate 2 also includes a screen support portion 2A, a movable portion 2B, and a connecting portion 2C between the screen support portion 2A and the movable portion 2B, on which the screen device 3 is disposed. A first positioning member 26A and a second positioning member 26B are provided. The screen device 3 is locked onto the screen support plate 2A by the first and second locking members 22A and 22B passing through the screen locking hole 21 and the limiting hole 31 of the screen device 3. In addition, the connecting part 2C creates a receiving space between the screen support part 2A and the bracket 1 to accommodate the screen device 3. In this embodiment, the connection points between the connecting part 2C and the screen receiving part 2A and the connecting part 2C and the movable part 2B are all at right angles, but this is not a limitation and other relative angle relationships are also possible.

[0058] In this embodiment, the leg 4 can move on the support 1 along with the movable plate 2. The first positioning member 26A is used to sequentially insert into an arc groove 23 of the movable part 2B, the upper groove 12A of the support 1, and the straight groove 41 of the leg 4. The second positioning member 26B is sequentially inserted into a central hole 25 in the movable part 2B. In this embodiment, the central hole 25 is the center of the arc groove 23, and the angle range of the arc groove 23 is 90 degrees, but it is not limited to this.

[0059] In this embodiment, with the above-described structure, the movable plate 2 can move laterally on the support 1, and at the same time, the screen device 3 on the movable plate 2 can be rotated to a vertical position. Figure 8 As shown, when the screen device 3 is in a vertical position, the ribbon cable 32 can extend from the upper groove 12A or the lower groove 12B, and then be electrically connected to the power supply device, see reference. Figure 1 , 5 The stand 4 can also be adjusted horizontally according to the length of the graphics card 9 until it touches the graphics card 9, while the vertical adjustment depends on the height of the bracket 1 until the stand 4 can touch the bottom of the computer case 8.

[0060] Figure 9 , 10This invention discloses a third preferred embodiment of a display card support device. The display support device includes a bracket 1, a movable plate 2 disposed on the bracket 1, a screen device 3 disposed on the movable plate 2, and a tripod 4 disposed on the bracket 1. The movable plate 2 includes a screen support portion 20, an upper hook portion 27 connected to the top end of the screen support portion 20, and a lower hook portion 28 connected to the bottom end of the screen support portion 20. The upper and lower hook portions 27 and 28 have upper and lower limiting portions 271 and 281 parallel to the screen support portion 20 and connected to the upper and lower limiting portions 271 and 281, respectively. The lower limit portions 271 and 281 and the upper and lower abutment portions 272 and 282 of the screen support portion 20 are provided with an accommodating space between the upper and lower limit portions 271 and 281 and the screen support portion 20. The accommodating space is sufficient to accommodate the screen device 3 and the ribbon cable 32 of the screen device 3. The ribbon cable 32 can extend from the upper and lower grooves 12A and 12B. The upper abutment portion 272 is used to abut against the top edge of the bracket 1, and the lower abutment portion 282 abuts against the bottom edge of the bracket 1, so that the movable plate 2 can move laterally on the bracket 1.

[0061] In this embodiment, the tripod 4 has a straight groove 41, a first fastener 42 and a second fastener 43. The first fastener 42 is used to pass through the upper groove 12A of the support 1 and the straight groove 41 of the tripod 4, and the second fastener 43 is used to pass through the lower groove 12B of the support 1 and the straight groove 41 of the tripod 4, so that the tripod 4 can move laterally and vertically on the support 1.

[0062] In summary, the display card support device of the present invention is horizontally fixed to the computer case by the bracket, and the heel of the stand can directly abut against the bottom of the computer case, which solves the problem of insufficient support. Furthermore, by setting the movable plate of the screen device, it can move or rotate horizontally on the bracket, providing a screen device that can be set in multiple directions.

[0063] 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 display card support device, characterized in that, For supporting a graphics card on a motherboard, the motherboard being mounted on a computer case, the graphics card support device includes: A bracket includes a support portion for supporting the graphics card and a fixing portion for fixing the computer case; A movable plate is mounted on the bracket and its position can be adjusted relative to the bracket, wherein the movable plate also includes a screen support part; A screen device is mounted on the screen support portion of the movable plate, and the screen device can adjust its position with the movable plate; and A tripod is mounted on the bracket and its position can be adjusted relative to the bracket, wherein the tripod also includes a heel for abutting against the bottom of the computer case; The movable plate is located on the support and moves laterally on the support. The stand slides horizontally according to the size of the graphics card to abut against one end of the graphics card.

2. The display card support device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket also includes a groove and an elongated hole for inserting the screen device and a cable on the screen device. The movable plate also includes a screen fixing hole and a locking member for inserting into the screen fixing hole and the groove.

3. The display card support device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The groove also includes an upper groove located above the elongated hole and a lower groove located below the elongated hole. The locking member includes a first locking member and a second locking member. The first locking member is used to pass through the screen fixing hole and the upper groove, and the second locking member is used to pass through the screen fixing hole and the lower groove.

4. The display card support device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket also includes a buckle and a fixing hole. The movable plate also includes an arc groove, a turning fixing hole and a fastener. The buckle is used to snap into the arc groove. When the turning fixing hole overlaps with the fixing hole of the bracket, the fastener is inserted.

5. The display card support device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support portion includes an elongated hole and a groove, wherein the elongated hole is used to insert the screen device and a ribbon cable of the screen device; the bracket also includes a turning portion, which includes a protrusion and a fixing hole, wherein the movable plate can be selectively disposed on the support portion or the turning portion, and the movable plate also includes a screen fixing hole, a locking member, an arc groove, a turning fixing hole and a fixing member. When the movable plate is disposed on the support portion, the locking member is used to insert into the screen fixing hole and exit from the groove. When the movable plate is disposed on the turning portion, the protrusion is used to insert into the arc groove, and when the turning fixing hole overlaps with the fixing hole of the bracket, the fixing member is used to insert.

6. The graphics card support device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The groove also includes an upper groove located above the elongated hole and a lower groove located below the elongated hole. The locking member includes a first locking member and a second locking member. The first locking member is used to pass through the screen fixing hole and the upper groove, and the second locking member is used to pass through the screen fixing hole and the lower groove.

7. The display card support device as described in claim 3 or 6, characterized in that, The tripod includes a straight groove, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first fastener is for inserting into the upper groove of the support and the straight groove of the tripod, and the second fastener is for inserting into the lower groove of the support and the straight groove of the tripod.

8. The display card support device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a groove, and the movable plate also includes: A movable part, connecting the screen carrier part; and A positioning element for inserting into the movable part, the groove, and the leg.

9. The display card support device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The movable part includes an arc groove and a central hole; the positioning member also includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member, the first positioning member being used to pass through the arc groove, an upper groove in the groove and a straight groove of the leg, and the second positioning member being used to pass through the central hole, a lower groove in the groove and the straight groove of the leg.

10. The display card support device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The screen support and the movable part also include a connecting part, such that the screen support and the bracket form a receiving space for accommodating the screen device.

11. The display card support device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The active panel also includes an upper hook and a lower hook. The upper hook is connected to the top of the screen setting part and is movably hooked to the top of the bracket. The lower hook is connected to the bottom of the screen setting part and is movably hooked to the bottom of the bracket.

12. The display card support device as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The upper hook portion includes an upper limit portion and an upper abutment portion connecting the upper limit portion and the screen setting portion, and the lower hook portion includes a lower limit portion and a lower abutment portion connecting the lower limit portion and the screen setting portion.

13. The display card support device as described in claim 12, characterized in that, There is a receiving space between the limiting part and the screen setting part, which is used to receive the screen device.

14. The display card support device as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The tripod includes a straight groove, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first fastener is for inserting into an upper groove of the support and the straight groove of the tripod, and the second fastener is for inserting into a lower groove of the support and the straight groove of the tripod.

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