Packaging structure of padding and server

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of transport packaging technology, and discloses a cushioning liner and a server packaging structure. The cushioning liner includes: a frame; a support beam, including a buffer beam and a support structure. The two ends of the buffer beam are respectively connected to a first side and a second side of the frame, with the first and second sides facing each other. A receiving groove extending along the length of the buffer beam is formed on it. The support structure is located within the receiving groove, and the two ends of the support structure are close to or abut against the first and second sides, respectively. The rigidity of the support structure is greater than that of the buffer beam. The frame and support beam are suitable for forming a server receiving groove. The cushioning liner of this invention can ensure sufficient support for the chassis, preventing problems such as sinking, bending deformation, and even internal structural damage during packaging testing and transportation. It can solve the problems of wide-body servers with large spans and insufficient structural rigidity, which easily lead to chassis bending deformation and internal connector damage during packaging and transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of transport packaging technology, specifically to the packaging structure of liners and servers. Background Technology

[0002] Servers are high-precision communication electronic products, sensitive to shock and vibration. During storage and transportation, packaging materials with cushioning effects are required to protect them. In related technologies, padding with good shock resilience and cushioning is typically used to protect the chassis. However, with the development of wide-body cabinet technology, the lateral span of the chassis has increased, the weight of the products has increased, and the lateral stiffness of the chassis has decreased significantly. Conventional padding has weak support and bending resistance, and cannot provide sufficient support for the chassis. This leads to problems such as sinking, bending deformation, and even internal structural damage during packaging testing and transportation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a padding and server packaging structure to solve the problem that the chassis is prone to sinking, bending and deforming, and even causing damage to the internal structure during packaging testing and packaging transportation.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a gasket comprising:

[0005] Enclosure;

[0006] The support beam includes a buffer beam and a support structure. The two ends of the buffer beam are connected to the first side and the second side of the enclosure, respectively. The first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other. A receiving groove extending along the length direction is formed on the buffer beam. The support structure is located in the receiving groove, and the two ends of the support structure are close to or abut against the first side and the second side, respectively. The hardness of the support structure is greater than that of the buffer beam. The enclosure and the support beam are suitable for forming a server receiving groove.

[0007] Beneficial Effects: The liner of this invention has a receiving groove extending along the length of the support beam, and a support structure is set within the receiving groove. The hardness of the support structure is greater than that of the buffer beam. Through this arrangement, the buffer beam, with its good impact resilience and cushioning properties, can provide good cushioning and protection for the chassis. The support structure increases the overall rigidity of the support beam, thereby ensuring sufficient support for the chassis and preventing problems such as sinking, bending deformation, or even internal structural damage to the chassis during packaging testing and transportation. This solves the problem of wide-body servers having large spans and insufficient structural rigidity, which easily leads to chassis bending deformation and internal connector damage during packaging and transportation.

[0008] In one alternative embodiment, the cross-section of the support structure is T-shaped, and the support structure is adapted to pass through the server receiving slot and be inserted into the receiving groove, which is adapted to accommodate the support structure in a mating manner.

[0009] Beneficial effects: With this design, when the server chassis is confined within the server housing slot, the upper part of the T-shaped support structure abuts against the bottom wall of the server. This increases the contact area between the chassis and the support structure, providing sufficient support for the chassis and preventing issues such as sinking, bending, or deformation during packaging, testing, and transportation, which could even lead to internal structural damage. Simultaneously, the upper part of the T-shaped support structure mates with the wall of the housing slot, preventing the support structure from detaching from the buffer beam. This allows for reliable fixation of the support structure to the buffer beam without the need for adhesive bonding, facilitating manufacturing and being more environmentally friendly and economical.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the support structure includes two paper corner protectors, each paper corner protector including a first plate and a second plate, the first plate and the second plate being connected to one side of the second plate and perpendicular to each other, the first plates of the two paper corner protectors being adapted to be fitted together, and the second plates of the two paper corner protectors extending in opposite directions.

[0011] The receiving groove includes a first groove segment and a second groove segment that are interconnected. The buffer beam includes a first buffer strip and a second buffer strip that are spaced apart along the length direction of the first side. The first groove segment is formed above the first buffer strip and the second groove segment. The depth of the first groove segment is equal to the thickness of the second plate of the paper corner protector. A second groove segment is formed between the first buffer strip and the second buffer strip. The distance of the second groove segment along the length direction of the first side is equal to the sum of the thicknesses of the two first plates. The first plates of the two paper corner protectors are adapted to pass through the server receiving groove and be inserted into the first groove segment. The second plates of the two paper corner protectors abut against the first buffer strip and the second buffer strip respectively and are confined to the first groove segment.

[0012] Beneficial effects: Using paper corner protectors to create the support structure is low-cost, easy to procure, and provides good support. It eliminates the need to purchase customized, high-cost packaging materials, helping to reduce the overall cost of the padding. Furthermore, the L-shaped cross-section of the paper corner protectors allows for the creation of T-shaped support structures without extensive processing. For example, the paper corner protectors can be directly inserted into the receiving groove, or they can be glued together before insertion. This simple operation reduces the operator's workload and simplifies the padding manufacturing process.

[0013] In one alternative implementation, the support beam extends along the width of the enclosure.

[0014] Beneficial effects: This design effectively solves the problem of the chassis bending, sinking, deforming and being damaged in the middle during packaging, testing and transportation.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the space enclosed by the frame also includes a bending-resistant zone located at the first end of the liner, and a support beam is disposed within the bending-resistant zone. When the server is confined within the server receiving slot, the bending-resistant zone is configured correspondingly to the bending-sensitive components of the server.

[0016] Beneficial effects: This design effectively solves the problem of central bending, sagging, deformation, and damage to the chassis during packaging, testing, and transportation. As an alternative implementation, the support beam extends along the length of the padding, suitable for simultaneously supporting the entire chassis.

[0017] In one alternative embodiment, the space enclosed by the frame also includes a subtractive material area located at the second end of the padding. The subtractive material area has a subtractive material hole that communicates with the server receiving slot. When the server is confined within the server receiving slot, the subtractive material area is correspondingly configured with the server's bending-resistant components.

[0018] Beneficial effects: Setting subtractive holes in the subtractive area can reduce the material used for the gasket while avoiding damage to the chassis due to bending. It also reduces the number of times the buffer beam is pasted at the bottom of the frame, which helps to save gasket costs and simplify the gasket processing procedure.

[0019] In one optional embodiment, the support beam includes a first support beam and a second support beam spaced apart along the length of the first side. The first support beam is located at the end of the first side, and the second support beam is located at the middle of the first side. The sides of the first support beam and the second support beam that are close to the server receiving slot are located in the same plane. The distance between the side of the first support beam away from the server receiving slot and the server receiving slot is defined as D1, and the distance between the side of the second support beam away from the server receiving slot and the server receiving slot is defined as D2, where D1 < D2.

[0020] Beneficial effects: Since the chassis needs to be placed inside the packaging box along with the padding during transportation, the bottom two ends of the packaging box generally have an extra layer of cardboard compared to the middle. This results in the middle of the packaging box being deeper than the ends. The padding in this invention sets the thickness of the first support beam to be less than the thickness of the second support beam. This design ensures that when the padding is placed inside the packaging box, both the first and second support beams can simultaneously contact the bottom of the box, thereby ensuring that the inner bottom surface of the server housing is level, thus providing reliable support for the chassis.

[0021] In one alternative implementation, 5mm ≤ D1 - D2 ≤ 9mm.

[0022] In one alternative embodiment, the liner further includes:

[0023] Multiple inner hand-fastening buffer grooves are formed on the inner periphery of the frame. The inner hand-fastening buffer grooves are symmetrically distributed along the length direction of the first side, and at least two inner hand-fastening buffer grooves are provided on the first side and the second side respectively.

[0024] Beneficial effects: Users can reach into the inner hand-holding buffer slot and remove the server chassis padding. By setting the hand-holding buffer slot, it is not only convenient to put the server in and take it out, but also to reduce the pressure on the server when the side of the padding is impacted.

[0025] In one alternative embodiment, the padding further includes a support protrusion that is projecting onto the inner periphery of the frame and located at one end of the frame, adapted to abut against the server chassis.

[0026] Beneficial effects: The structure of the supporting protrusion fits well with the server structure, which can strengthen the compression and fixation of the server.

[0027] In one alternative embodiment, the padding further includes ear clearance grooves formed on the inner periphery of the frame, with ear clearance grooves symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support protrusion.

[0028] Beneficial effect: The design of the ear relief groove allows the ear to be suspended in the air, providing buffer space for the ear and preventing the ear from being squeezed and damaged when the padding is impacted.

[0029] In one alternative embodiment, the pad also includes a power clearance groove formed on the inner periphery of the server and located on the opposite side of the support protrusion.

[0030] Beneficial effects: The power supply clearance slot is suitable for accommodating the server's power supply and allows the power supply to be suspended in the air, providing buffer space for the power supply and preventing it from being squeezed and damaged when the pad is impacted.

[0031] In one alternative embodiment, the padding further includes an external hand cushioning groove formed on the outer periphery of the frame, with at least one external hand cushioning groove provided at each end of the frame.

[0032] Beneficial effects: When the padding and server are placed in the packaging box, the user can reach through the handle of the packaging box into the outer handle buffer groove to apply force, and the pressure on the server can be reduced when the end face of the padding is impacted.

[0033] In one alternative embodiment, the padding further includes a first base and a second base, which are located at both ends of the frame, respectively. The first base is connected to the first side and the second side, and the second base is connected to the first side and the second side. The first base, the second base, the frame, and the support beam together form a server receiving slot.

[0034] Beneficial effects: The first and second base supports can assist the support beam in supporting the server.

[0035] In one alternative embodiment, the padding further includes a bottom buffer groove formed on the side of the first base, the second base, and the support beam away from the server receiving groove, and extending along the length of the first side.

[0036] Beneficial effects: The bottom buffer groove can save the raw materials used for the padding and can also deform quickly when the padding is subjected to vertical impact, so as to relieve the pressure on the server chassis.

[0037] Secondly, the present invention also provides a server packaging structure, comprising:

[0038] The lower pad, which is the pad provided in the first aspect of the present invention, is suitable for being disposed on the underside of the server;

[0039] The upper pad is located on the top side of the server.

[0040] Beneficial effects:

[0041] The server packaging structure of the second aspect of this invention includes or uses the padding of the first aspect of this invention, thus achieving its beneficial effects. Specifically, the buffer beam, with its excellent impact resilience and cushioning properties, provides good cushioning and protection for the chassis. The supporting structure increases the overall rigidity of the supporting beam, thereby ensuring sufficient support for the chassis and preventing problems such as sinking, bending deformation, or even internal structural damage during packaging testing and transportation. This solves the problem of wide-body servers having large spans and insufficient structural rigidity, which easily leads to chassis bending deformation and internal connector damage during packaging and transportation.

[0042] In one alternative embodiment, the upper liner includes:

[0043] Enclosure;

[0044] The support beam includes a buffer beam and a buffer sheet. The two ends of the buffer beam are connected to the first side and the second side of the frame, respectively. The first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other. A receiving groove extending along its length is formed on the buffer beam. The receiving groove includes a first groove segment and a second groove segment that are interconnected. The buffer beam includes a first buffer strip and a second buffer strip that are spaced apart along the length of the first side. A first groove segment is formed above the first buffer strip and the second groove segment. The thickness of the buffer sheet is the same as the depth of the first groove segment. A second groove segment is formed between the first buffer strip and the second buffer strip. The buffer sheet is adapted to pass through the server receiving groove and be confined to the first groove segment. The two ends of the buffer sheet are close to or abut against the first side and the second side, respectively. The hardness of the buffer sheet is equal to the hardness of the buffer beam. The frame and the support beam are adapted to form the server receiving groove.

[0045] Beneficial effects: This design allows the use of the frame and buffer beam provided in the first aspect of the invention when the required support strength of the pad is not high, and the replacement of the support structure with a lower-cost buffer sheet, thereby reducing the overall cost of the pad. By replacing the partial structure, the pad body becomes universal, which can increase the quantity of pads purchased, reduce mold cost allocation, and lower overall procurement costs. Attached Figure Description

[0046] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the pad according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 2 The paper corner protectors for the padding in this embodiment of the invention;

[0049] Figure 3 The supporting structure of the pad in this embodiment of the invention;

[0050] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the pad according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the gasket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 6 The illustration schematically shows the liner during the insertion of the support structure into the receiving groove;

[0053] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the packaging structure of the server according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 8 This is the upper liner of the server packaging structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 9 The diagram schematically shows the upper liner during the process of inserting the buffer sheet into the receiving groove.

[0056] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0057] 1. Frame; 101. Inner handle buffer groove; 102. Support protrusion; 103. Box ear clearance groove; 104. Power supply clearance groove; 105. Outer handle buffer groove; 106. First base support; 107. Second base support; 108. Bottom buffer groove;

[0058] 2. Support beam; 201. Buffer beam; 2011. First buffer strip; 2012. Second buffer strip; 2013. Receiving groove; 20131. First groove segment; 20132. Second groove segment; 202. Support structure; 2021. Paper corner protector; 20211. First plate; 20212. Second plate;

[0059] 3. Server storage slots;

[0060] 4. Subtractive processing holes;

[0061] 5. Buffer sheet;

[0062] 6. Server;

[0063] 7. Add padding. Detailed Implementation

[0064] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0065] Server products are high-precision, high-value communication electronic products, sensitive to impact and vibration, requiring well-designed cushioning packaging to protect them during storage and transportation. Currently, the cushioning pads in server transport packaging mainly use expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam plastics. EPE material has good impact resilience and cushioning properties, providing good impact and vibration protection for server products; however, EPE material is relatively soft, with weak support and bending resistance, and conventional packaging designs cannot solve the problem of product bending and deformation.

[0066] Standard server widths are typically 440mm, but with the development of immersion liquid cooling and wide-body rack technologies, a large number of wide-body servers have emerged, with chassis widths reaching 540mm. This significant increase in chassis width leads to a substantial increase in the lateral span of the chassis and a significant decrease in lateral rigidity. Combined with the increased product weight, this results in a drastic deterioration in the lateral bending resistance of wide-body chassis, making them highly susceptible to sinking, bending, deformation, and internal structural damage during packaging, testing, and transportation.

[0067] To address the issue of wide-body servers' weak lateral rigidity, making them prone to bending and deformation, and thus susceptible to damage, common solutions include palletizing for shipping and using forklifts for mechanical loading and unloading to improve packaging and storage conditions. This reduces the need for high-strength packaging and minimizes damage during transport. However, this approach requires additional pallets on the outside of the packaging, making it uneconomical in terms of both packaging and transportation costs. Alternatively, optimizing the product structure to enhance the chassis's bending resistance or employing high-strength technologies for vulnerable internal components (such as backplane connectors) can improve lateral rigidity. However, these solutions are often impractical due to considerations of overall system architecture layout, development efficiency, and cost.

[0068] The following combination Figures 1 to 9 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0069] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in one aspect, a pad is provided, including a frame 1 and a support beam 2. The support beam 2 includes a buffer beam 201 and a support structure 202. The two ends of the buffer beam 201 are respectively connected to a first side and a second side of the frame 1, with the first and second sides facing each other. A receiving groove 2013 extending along the length of the buffer beam 201 is formed on it. The support structure 202 is located within the receiving groove 2013, and the two ends of the support structure 202 are close to or abut against the first and second sides, respectively. The hardness of the support structure 202 is greater than the hardness of the buffer beam 201. The frame 1 and the support beam 2 are adapted to form a server receiving groove 3.

[0070] The liner of the present invention has a receiving groove 2013 extending along its length on the support beam 2, and a support structure 202 is provided within the receiving groove 2013. The hardness of the support structure 202 is greater than that of the buffer beam 201. This arrangement allows the buffer beam 201, with its good impact resilience and cushioning properties, to provide good cushioning and protection for the chassis. The support structure 202 increases the overall hardness of the support beam 2, thereby ensuring sufficient support for the chassis and preventing problems such as sinking, bending deformation, or even internal structural damage during packaging testing and transportation. This solves the problem of wide-body servers 6 having large spans and insufficient structural rigidity, making them prone to chassis bending deformation and internal connector damage during packaging and transportation. The frame 1 and the buffer beam 201 are preferably made of foamed plastic with good impact resilience and cushioning properties, and most preferably of EPE plastic.

[0071] Preferably, in this embodiment, the two ends of the support structure 202 abut against the first side and the second side respectively. With this arrangement, the support area of ​​the support structure 202 can extend through the width of the chassis, effectively solving the problem of the chassis bending, sinking, deforming and being damaged in the middle during packaging, testing and transportation.

[0072] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0073] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0074] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the cross-section of the support structure 202 is T-shaped, and the receiving groove 2013 is adapted to accommodate the support structure 202. With this configuration, when the server chassis 6 is confined within the server receiving groove 3, the upper part of the T-shaped support structure 202 can abut against the bottom wall of the server 6, thereby increasing the contact area between the chassis and the support structure 202. This provides sufficient support for the chassis, preventing problems such as sinking, bending deformation, or even internal structural damage during packaging testing and transportation. Simultaneously, the upper part of the T-shaped support structure 202 can cooperate with the groove wall of the receiving groove 2013, preventing the support structure 202 from detaching from the buffer beam 201. Therefore, the support structure 202 can be reliably fixed to the buffer beam 201 without the need for adhesive bonding, facilitating production and processing, and is more environmentally friendly and economical.

[0075] As an alternative implementation, the cross-section of the support structure 202 can also be selected as an inverted U-shape, or the support structure 202 can be planar and positioned above the buffer beam 201.

[0076] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support structure 202 includes two paper corner protectors 2021. Each paper corner protector 2021 includes a first plate 20211 and a second plate 20212. The first plate 20211 and the second plate 20212 are connected to one side of each other, and the first plate 20211 and the second plate 20212 are perpendicular to each other. The first plates 20211 of the two paper corner protectors 2021 are adapted to be fitted together, and the second plates 20212 of the two paper corner protectors 2021 extend in mutually opposite directions. Figure 4As shown, the receiving groove 2013 includes a first groove segment 20131 and a second groove segment 20132 that are interconnected. The buffer beam 201 includes a first buffer strip 2011 and a second buffer strip 2012 spaced apart along the length direction of the first side. The first groove segment 20131 is formed above the first buffer strip 2011 and the second groove segment 20132. The depth of the first groove segment 20131 is equal to the thickness of the second plate 20212 of the paper corner protector 2021. The second groove segment 20132 is formed between the first buffer strip 2011 and the second buffer strip 2012. The distance of the second groove segment 20132 along the length direction of the first side is equal to the thickness of the two first plates 20211. Figure 6 As shown, the first plate 20211 of the two paper corner protectors 2021 is adapted to pass through the server receiving slot 3 and be inserted into the first slot segment 20131, and the second plate 20212 of the two paper corner protectors 2021 respectively abuts against the first buffer strip 2011 and the second buffer strip 2012 and is confined to the first slot segment 20131.

[0077] The support structure 202 is made of paper corner protectors 2021, which is low-cost, easy to procure, and provides good support. It eliminates the need to purchase customized, high-cost packaging materials, thus helping to reduce the overall cost of the padding. Furthermore, the L-shaped cross-section of the paper corner protectors 2021 allows them to be assembled into a T-shaped support structure 202 without extensive processing. For example, the paper corner protectors 2021 can be directly inserted into the receiving groove 2013, or they can be glued together before being inserted into the receiving groove 2013. This simple operation reduces the labor intensity of the operator and simplifies the padding manufacturing process.

[0078] As an alternative implementation, the buffer beam 201 includes a plurality of buffer strips evenly arranged along the length of the first side. The spacing between two adjacent buffer strips is equal to the thickness of the first plate 20211 of the paper corner protector 2021. The first plate 20211 of the paper corner protector 2021 is adapted to be inserted between two adjacent buffer strips, and the second plate 20212 is adapted to cover the top surface of a buffer strip. With this arrangement, the operator only needs to insert the paper corner protector 2021 between two adjacent support strips to complete the installation of the support beam 2. No glue is required, making the operation simple, reducing the operator's labor intensity, and simplifying the padding manufacturing process.

[0079] As an alternative implementation, the support structure 202 may also be made of other materials, such as metal, bamboo, wood, or plastics with high hardness, such as bakelite plastic.

[0080] In one embodiment, the support beam 2 is configured to extend along the width direction of the frame 1, with the first and second sides being the long sides of the frame 1. This effectively solves the problem of the chassis bending, sagging, deformation, and damage in the middle during packaging, testing, and transportation. As an alternative implementation, the support beam 2 extends along the length direction of the padding, suitable for simultaneously supporting the entire chassis.

[0081] In one embodiment, the space enclosed by the frame 1 also includes a bending-resistant zone. The bending-resistant zone is located at the first end of the padding. The support beam 2 is disposed within the bending-resistant zone. When the server 6 is confined within the server housing slot 3, the bending-resistant zone is correspondingly disposed to the bending-sensitive component of the server 6. With this arrangement, the support beam 2, which has good bending resistance, can reliably support the bending-sensitive component inside the chassis. For example, in this embodiment, the bending-sensitive component is a hard drive, and the support beam 2 is disposed below the hard drive area of ​​the chassis, which can prevent the chassis from bending and deforming, resulting in connector damage or separation of the connector from the hard drive. Preferably, in this embodiment, in order to ensure the support effect, three sets of support structures 202 are disposed below the hard drive area of ​​the chassis, which can ensure that the chassis is subjected to more uniform force and further reduce the risk of bending damage to the bending-sensitive component of the chassis.

[0082] The space enclosed by the frame 1 also includes a subtractive material area located at the second end of the padding. This subtractive material area has subtractive material holes 4 that communicate with the server housing slot 3. When the server 6 is confined within the server housing slot 3, the subtractive material area corresponds to the bending-resistant component of the server 6. The bending-resistant component can be the motherboard or power supply of the server 6, etc. Providing subtractive material holes 4 in the subtractive material area reduces the material used in the padding while preventing damage to the chassis due to bending. It also reduces the number of times the buffer beam 201 needs to be pasted at the bottom of the frame 1, helping to save on padding costs and simplify the padding processing procedure.

[0083] In one embodiment, the support beam 2 includes a first support beam 2 and a second support beam 2 spaced apart along the length of the first side. The first support beam 2 is located at the end of the first side, and the second support beam 2 is located at the middle of the first side. The sides of the first support beam 2 and the second support beam 2 closest to the server receiving slot 3 are located in the same plane. The distance between the side of the first support beam 2 furthest from the server receiving slot 3 and the server receiving slot 3 is defined as D1, and the distance between the side of the second support beam 2 furthest from the server receiving slot 3 and the server receiving slot 3 is defined as D2, where D1 < D2.

[0084] Because the chassis needs to be placed inside the packaging box along with the padding during transportation, the bottom two ends of the packaging box generally have an extra layer of cardboard compared to the middle, resulting in a greater depth in the middle of the packaging box than at the ends. In this invention, the padding has a thickness of the first support beam 2 that is less than the thickness of the second support beam 2. This design ensures that when the padding is placed inside the packaging box, both the first and second support beams 2 can simultaneously contact the bottom of the box, thereby ensuring that the inner bottom surface of the server housing 3 is horizontal, thus providing reliable support for the chassis. Preferably, in this embodiment, 5mm ≤ D1-D2 ≤ 9mm. In a more preferred embodiment, D1-D2 = 7mm.

[0085] In one embodiment, the padding further includes multiple inner hand-clamping buffer grooves 101, support protrusions 102, cabinet ear clearance grooves 103, power clearance grooves 104, outer hand-clamping buffer grooves 105, a first base 106, a second base 107, and a bottom buffer groove 108. The multiple inner hand-clamping buffer grooves 101 are formed on the inner periphery of the frame 1, and are symmetrically distributed along the length of the first side. At least two inner hand-clamping buffer grooves 101 are respectively provided on the first and second sides. Users can insert their hands into the inner hand-clamping buffer grooves 101 and remove the server 6 from its chassis padding. By providing the hand-clamping buffer grooves, not only is it convenient to place and remove the server 6, but it also reduces the pressure on the server 6 when the side of the padding is impacted.

[0086] The support protrusion 102 is projected onto the inner periphery of the frame 1 and located at one end of the frame 1, suitable for abutting against the server 6 chassis. The structure of the support protrusion 102 fits well with the structure of the server 6, which can strengthen the compression and fixation of the server 6.

[0087] The lug clearance groove 103 is formed on the inner periphery of the frame 1. Lug clearance grooves 103 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the support protrusion 102. The lug clearance groove 103 allows the lug to be suspended in the air, providing buffer space for the lug and preventing the lug from being squeezed and damaged when the pad is impacted.

[0088] The power supply clearance groove 104 is formed on the inner periphery of the server 6 and is located on the opposite side of the support protrusion 102. It is suitable for accommodating the power supply of the server 6 and can keep the power supply in a suspended state, providing buffer space for the power supply and preventing the power supply from being squeezed and damaged when the pad is impacted.

[0089] An outer hand cushioning groove 105 is formed on the outer periphery of the frame 1, with one outer hand cushioning groove 105 provided at each end of the frame 1. When the pad and the server 6 are placed into the packaging box, the user can reach into the outer hand cushioning groove 105 through the handle of the packaging box to apply force, and the pressure on the server 6 can be reduced when the end face of the pad is impacted.

[0090] The first base support 106 and the second base support 107 are located at opposite ends of the frame 1. The first base support 106 is connected to the first side and the second side. The second base support 107 is also connected to the first side and the second side. The first base support 106, the second base support 107, the frame 1, and the support beam 2 together form the server housing 3. The first base support 106 and the second base support 107 assist the support beam 2 in supporting the server 6.

[0091] A bottom buffer groove 108 is formed on the side of the first base 106, the second base 107, and the support beam 2 away from the server receiving slot 3, and extends along the length of the first side. The bottom buffer groove 108 can save the material used for the padding and can also deform rapidly when the padding is subjected to vertical impact to relieve the pressure on the server 6 chassis. Preferably, the bottom buffer groove 108 is a structurally stable trapezoidal groove.

[0092] According to an embodiment of the present invention, another aspect provides a server packaging structure.

[0093] The following combination Figures 7 to 9 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0094] The server packaging structure of the second aspect of the present invention includes a lower pad and an upper pad 7. The lower pad is the pad involved in the first aspect of the present invention and is adapted to be disposed on the lower side of the server 6. The upper pad 7 is disposed on the upper side of the server 6.

[0095] The server packaging structure of the second aspect of this invention includes or uses the padding of the first aspect of this invention, thus achieving its beneficial effects. Specifically, the buffer beam 201, with its good impact resilience and cushioning properties, provides excellent cushioning and protection for the chassis. The support structure 202 increases the overall rigidity of the support beam 2, thereby ensuring sufficient support for the chassis and preventing problems such as sinking, bending deformation, or even internal structural damage during packaging testing and transportation. This solves the problem of wide-body servers (6) having large spans and insufficient structural rigidity, making them prone to chassis bending deformation and internal connector damage during packaging and transportation.

[0096] In one embodiment, the upper pad 7 includes a frame 1 and a support beam 2. The support beam 2 includes a buffer beam 201 and a support structure 202. The two ends of the buffer beam 201 are connected to a first side and a second side of the frame 1, respectively. The first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other. A receiving groove 2013 extending along its length is formed on the buffer beam 201. The support structure 202 is located in the receiving groove 2013, and the two ends of the support structure 202 are close to or abut against the first side and the second side, respectively. The hardness of the support structure 202 is greater than or equal to the hardness of the buffer beam 201. The frame 1 and the support beam 2 are adapted to form a server receiving groove 3.

[0097] Preferably, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the support structure 202 is a buffer sheet 5, the receiving groove 2013 includes a first groove segment 20131 and a second groove segment 20132 that are interconnected, the buffer beam 201 includes a first buffer strip 2011 and a second buffer strip 2012 that are spaced apart along the length direction of the first side, the first groove segment 20131 is formed above the first buffer strip 2011 and the second groove segment 20132, the thickness of the buffer sheet 5 is the same as the depth of the first groove segment 20131, the second groove segment 20132 is formed between the first buffer strip 2011 and the second buffer strip 2012, and the buffer sheet 5 is adapted to pass through the server receiving groove 3 and be confined to the first groove segment 20131.

[0098] This design allows the use of the frame and buffer beam provided in the first aspect of the invention when the required support strength for the pad is not high, and the replacement of the support structure 202 with the lower-cost buffer sheet 5, thereby reducing the overall cost of the pad. By replacing the partial structure, the pad body becomes universal, increasing the quantity of pads purchased, reducing mold cost allocation, and lowering overall procurement costs.

[0099] As an alternative implementation, the upper liner can also be a conventional EPE liner.

[0100] The buffer sheet 5 is preferably, but not limited to, made of materials such as metal, bamboo, wood, or bakelite plastic. Preferably, in this embodiment, the buffer sheet 5 is an EPE sheet, which can be fixed in the first groove segment 20131 of the receiving groove 2013 by means of adhesive bonding. Preferably, the EPE sheet is glued to the buffer beam 201 with a small amount of glue, which can not only ensure the reliable fixation of the EPE sheet, but also make it easy for the operator to tear off the EPE sheet and replace it with the support structure 202.

[0101] As a versatile implementation, this pad can also be used for product models whose internal structure is not sensitive to chassis bending deformation and stress fatigue, and will not be damaged due to chassis elastic bending deformation. It has good versatility and can avoid excessive packaging design for non-fragile models, thus reducing packaging costs.

[0102] In summary, the padding in the first aspect and the server packaging structure in the second aspect of this invention can provide sufficient support for the chassis, preventing problems such as sinking, bending, and deformation of the chassis during packaging testing and transportation, and even damage to the internal structure. This solves the problem of wide-body servers having large spans and insufficient structural rigidity, which easily leads to chassis bending and deformation and damage to internal connectors during packaging and transportation.

[0103] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily make changes or variations within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and such changes or variations should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims. As long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any way. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pad, characterized in that, include: Enclosure (1); The support beam (2) includes a buffer beam (201) and a support structure (202). The two ends of the buffer beam (201) are connected to the first side and the second side of the frame (1), respectively. The first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other. A receiving groove (2013) extending along its length is formed on the buffer beam (201). The support structure (202) is located in the receiving groove (2013), and the two ends of the support structure (202) are close to or abut against the first side and the second side, respectively. The hardness of the support structure (202) is greater than that of the buffer beam (201). The frame (1) and the support beam (2) are adapted to form a server receiving groove (3). The support structure (202) includes two paper corner protectors (2021), each of the paper corner protectors (2021) including a first plate (20211) and a second plate (20212). The first plate (20211) and the second plate (20212) are connected to one side of each other, and the first plate (20211) and the second plate (20212) are perpendicular to each other. The first plates (20211) of the two paper corner protectors (2021) are adapted to be fitted together, and the second plates (20212) of the two paper corner protectors (2021) extend in opposite directions. The receiving groove (2013) includes a first groove segment (20131) and a second groove segment (20132) that are interconnected. The buffer beam (201) includes a first buffer strip (2011) and a second buffer strip (2012) that are spaced apart along the length direction of the first side. The first groove segment (20131) is formed above the first buffer strip (2011) and the second groove segment (20132). The second groove segment (20132) is formed between the first buffer strip (2011) and the second buffer strip (2012). The first plates (20211) of the two paper corner protectors (2021) are adapted to pass through the server receiving groove (3) and be inserted into the first groove segment (20131). The second plates (20212) of the two paper corner protectors (2021) abut against the first buffer strip (2011) and the second buffer strip (2012) respectively and are confined to the first groove segment (20131).

2. The gasket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-section of the support structure (202) is T-shaped. The support structure (202) is adapted to pass through the server receiving slot (3) and be inserted into the receiving groove (2013). The receiving groove (2013) is adapted to accommodate the support structure (202) in a matching manner.

3. The gasket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The depth of the first groove segment (20131) is equal to the thickness of the second plate (20212) of the paper corner protector (2021), and the distance of the second groove segment (20132) along the length of the first side is equal to the sum of the thicknesses of the two first plates (20211).

4. The gasket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support beam (2) extends along the width direction of the frame (1).

5. The gasket according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The space enclosed by the frame (1) also includes a bending-resistant zone, which is located at the first end of the pad. The support beam (2) is disposed within the bending-resistant zone. When the server (6) is confined within the server receiving slot (3), the bending-resistant zone is correspondingly disposed with the bending-sensitive component of the server (6); and / or, The space enclosed by the frame (1) also includes a subtractive material area, which is located at the second end of the pad. The subtractive material area has a subtractive material hole (4) that communicates with the server receiving slot (3). When the server (6) is located in the server receiving slot (3), the subtractive material area is correspondingly set with the bending resistance component of the server (6).

6. The gasket according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The support beam (2) includes a first support beam (2) and a second support beam (2) spaced apart along the length of the first side. The first support beam (2) is located at the end of the first side, and the second support beam (2) is located in the middle of the first side. The sides of the first support beam (2) and the second support beam (2) that are close to the server receiving slot (3) are located in the same plane. The distance between the side of the first support beam (2) away from the server receiving slot (3) and the server receiving slot (3) is defined as D1, and the distance between the side of the second support beam (2) away from the server receiving slot (3) and the server receiving slot (3) is defined as D2, where D1 < D2.

7. The gasket according to claim 6, characterized in that, 5mm≤D1-D2≤9mm.

8. The gasket according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Also includes: Multiple inner hand-fastening buffer grooves (101) are formed on the inner periphery of the frame (1), the inner hand-fastening buffer grooves (101) are symmetrically distributed along the length direction of the first side, and at least two inner hand-fastening buffer grooves (101) are respectively provided on the first side and the second side; and / or, A support protrusion (102) is provided protrudingly on the inner periphery of the frame (1) and located at one end of the frame (1), adapted to abut against the server (6) chassis; and / or, A lug clearance groove (103) is formed on the inner periphery of the frame (1), and the lug clearance groove (103) is symmetrically provided on both sides of the support protrusion (102); and / or, A power clearance slot (104) is formed on the inner periphery of the server (6) and located on the opposite side of the support protrusion (102); and / or, An external hand-clip buffer groove (105) is formed on the outer periphery of the frame (1), and at least one of the external hand-clip buffer grooves (105) is provided at each end of the frame (1); and / or, A first base (106) and a second base (107) are located at opposite ends of the frame (1). The first base (106) is connected to the first side and the second side, and the second base (107) is connected to the first side and the second side. The first base (106), the second base (107), the frame (1), and the support beam (2) together form the server receiving slot (3); and / or, A bottom buffer groove (108) is formed on the side of the first base (106), the second base (107) and the support beam (2) away from the server receiving groove (3) and extends along the length direction of the first side.

9. A server packaging structure, characterized in that, include: The lower pad, which is the pad as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, is adapted to be disposed on the underside of the server (6); Upper pad (7) is provided on the upper side of the server (6).

10. The server packaging structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The upper liner (7) includes: Enclosure (1); The support beam (2) includes a buffer beam (201) and a buffer sheet (5). The two ends of the buffer beam (201) are connected to the first side and the second side of the frame (1), respectively. The first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other. The buffer beam (201) has a receiving groove (2013) extending along its length direction. The receiving groove (2013) includes a first groove segment (20131) and a second groove segment (20132) that are connected to each other. The buffer beam (201) includes a first buffer strip (2011) and a second buffer strip (2012) that are spaced apart along the length direction of the first side. The first buffer strip (2011) and the second groove segment (20132) are connected together. The first groove segment (20131) is formed above the first buffer strip (20131), the thickness of the buffer strip (5) is the same as the depth of the first groove segment (20131), the second groove segment (20132) is formed between the first buffer strip (2011) and the second buffer strip (2012), the buffer strip (5) is adapted to pass through the server receiving groove (3) and be confined to the first groove segment (20131), and the two ends of the buffer strip (5) are close to or abut against the first side and the second side respectively, the hardness of the buffer strip (5) is equal to the hardness of the buffer beam (201), and the frame (1) and the support beam (2) are adapted to form the server receiving groove (3).

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