Panel device and server having the same

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a panel device and a server with the same, wherein the panel device is used for covering a server main body and comprises: a panel structure having a mounting recess and a first opening in communication with the mounting recess; and a movable piece having a second plug-in part, at least part of the movable piece is movably arranged in the mounting recess and has a plug-in position and a separation position, when the movable piece is in the plug-in position, at least part of the movable piece extends out of the mounting recess through the first opening, so that the first plug-in part is in plug-in cooperation with the second plug-in part; when the movable piece is in the separation position, the movable piece is separated from the server main body. The present application solves the problem that the remaining space at the front window of the rack-mounted server is small, so that the front panel cannot be installed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of servers, and more specifically, to a panel device and a server having therein. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, servers, as a type of high-performance computer, can be used for storing, processing, and transmitting data, as well as for data backup, security management and monitoring, virtualization, and cloud computing. Due to factors such as server size, power consumption, and heat dissipation, information service companies typically choose 19-inch industrial standard rack-mount servers, which usually have a certain number of hard drive modules on the front panel.

[0003] In related technologies, a front panel is usually installed on the front window of a rack server. The front panel is equipped with a corresponding locking structure. The locking structure cooperates with a specific structure on the rack server to fix the front panel to the front window, thereby protecting the hard drive module at the front window of the rack server.

[0004] However, for some storage servers, there are many hard drive modules in the front window, and the size of the empty space in the front window cannot meet the installation of conventional locking structures. The front panel cannot be installed and locked in the front window, which results in the hard drive modules being directly exposed, seriously affecting the security and confidentiality of the hard drive modules of the storage rack server. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a panel device and a server having the same, to at least solve the problem in the related art where the limited remaining space at the front window of a rack server prevents the installation of the front panel.

[0006] According to one embodiment of this application, a panel device is provided for covering a server body. The server body has a first insertion portion. The panel device includes: a panel structure having a mounting recess and a first opening communicating with the mounting recess; a movable member having a second insertion portion, at least a portion of which is movably disposed within the mounting recess and has an insertion position and a separation position. When the movable member is in the insertion position, at least a portion of the movable member extends out of the mounting recess through the first opening, so that the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion are inserted into each other; when the movable member is in the separation position, the movable member is separated from the server body. One of the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion is a recess, and the other is a protrusion that engages with the recess to fix the panel structure to the server body through the insertion engagement of the protrusion and the recess.

[0007] In one exemplary embodiment, the panel device further includes: a locking component, at least a portion of which is disposed within the panel structure, the locking component including a movable stop; wherein the stop has a stop position and a clearance position, when the stop is in the stop position, at least a portion of the stop limits and stops a movable member in an insertion position; when the stop is in the clearance position, the stop avoids the movable member, so that the movable member is movably disposed relative to the panel structure.

[0008] In one exemplary embodiment, the locking component is located on the side of the movable member away from the first insertion portion. The movable member moves toward the locking component to switch from an insertion position to a disengaged position. The panel device further includes a reset member disposed on the panel structure and connected to the movable member. The reset member is used to apply a reset force to the movable member toward the side away from the locking component.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, the reset member is an elastic structure disposed within a mounting recess. One end of the elastic structure is connected to the movable member, and the other end of the elastic structure is connected to the inner wall of the mounting recess. The elastic structure is used to apply an elastic force to the movable member toward the side away from the locking assembly.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, the inner wall of the mounting recess is provided with a second opening communicating with the outside. The movable member includes: a main structure; and a mating structure disposed on the side of the main structure near the locking component. The mating structure is used to limit and stop with the stop member. When the movable member is in the insertion position, at least a portion of the mating structure extends out of the mounting recess through the second opening to limit and stop with the stop member.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the mating structure includes: a connecting arm that passes through the second opening; and a plate-shaped body that is connected to the main structure via the connecting arm, wherein the plate surface of the plate-shaped body away from the main structure is used to limit and stop with the stop member.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment, the main structure includes a plate-shaped body and an extension arm disposed on the plate-shaped body. When the movable member is in the insertion position, at least a portion of the extension arm extends out of the mounting recess through a first opening, and the plate-shaped body is stopped by at least a portion of the inner wall of the mounting recess. The second insertion portion is disposed on the side of the extension arm near the second insertion portion.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment, a mounting recess is provided on the panel structure facing the server body. A strip hole is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting recess, and an operating protrusion is provided on the main structure. At least part of the operating protrusion passes through the strip hole and is slidably provided along the extension direction of the strip hole, so as to drive the moving part to move through the operating protrusion.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment, a connecting post is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting recess, and a first through hole is provided on the main structure. The panel device further includes a cover plate, which is provided on the mounting recess by sequentially passing a first fastener through the cover plate, the first through hole, and the connecting post. The first through hole is strip-shaped, and the connecting post passes through the first through hole and is slidably disposed along the extension direction of the first through hole.

[0015] In one exemplary embodiment, the panel structure has a first mounting hole, and the locking assembly further includes: a mounting base, at least a portion of which is disposed within the first mounting hole, the mounting base having a second mounting hole; and a lock cylinder structure, rotatably disposed within the second mounting hole, wherein a second fastener is passed through the stop and the lock cylinder structure to connect the lock cylinder structure and the stop, the stop rotating synchronously with the lock cylinder structure.

[0016] In one exemplary embodiment, the locking assembly further includes an operating member that extends into and engages with the lock cylinder structure, and the operating member drives the stop member to rotate through the lock cylinder structure.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, the stop member is plate-shaped and includes a first sub-plate segment and a second sub-plate segment connected to each other. The first sub-plate segment is sleeved on the lock cylinder structure and anti-rotationally engages with the lock cylinder structure. The second sub-plate segment is set at an angle to the first sub-plate segment, and the plate surface of the second sub-plate segment away from the first sub-plate segment is used to limit and stop the moving part.

[0018] In one exemplary embodiment, the panel structure is provided with heat dissipation holes; wherein, there are multiple heat dissipation holes, and the multiple heat dissipation holes are spaced apart along the length direction and / or width direction of the panel structure.

[0019] In one exemplary embodiment, the server body is further provided with a first latching portion, and the panel structure is provided with: a second latching portion, one of the first latching portion and the second latching portion being a latching protrusion, and the other of the first latching portion and the second latching portion being a latching recess, the latching protrusion extending into the latching recess and engaging with the latching recess; and / or a gripping hole, by operating the gripping hole driving the panel structure to move; and / or a mating recess, the mating recess being used for the server body's ear to extend into.

[0020] In one exemplary embodiment, the panel device further includes a locking component and a resilient structure. The locking component is disposed on the panel structure and located on the side of the movable member away from the first insertion portion. The movable member moves toward the locking component to switch from an insertion position to a disengaged position. The locking component includes an operating member, a mounting base, a lock cylinder structure, and a stop member. At least a portion of the mounting base is disposed within the panel structure and has a second mounting hole. The lock cylinder structure is rotatably disposed within the second mounting hole. A second fastener is passed through the stop member and the lock cylinder structure to connect the lock cylinder structure and the stop member. The operating member extends into and engages with the lock cylinder structure, and the operating member drives the stop member to rotate via the lock cylinder structure. The resilient structure is disposed within a mounting recess, and one end of the resilient structure is connected to the movable member. The other end of the elastic structure is connected to the inner wall of the mounting recess. The elastic structure is used to apply an elastic force to the movable member toward the locking assembly. The inner wall of the mounting recess is provided with a second opening communicating with the outside. The movable member includes a main structure, a connecting arm, and a plate-shaped mating structure. The connecting arm passes through the second opening. The plate-shaped mating structure is connected to the side of the main structure near the locking assembly through the connecting arm. The second insertion part is provided on the side of the main structure near the first insertion part. The stop member has a stop position and a clearance position. When the stop member is in the stop position and the movable member is in the insertion position, at least part of the stop member is limited and stopped by the plate-shaped mating structure. When the stop member is in the clearance position, the stop member clearances the movable member so that the movable member can move relative to the panel structure.

[0021] According to another embodiment of this application, a server is provided, the server including a server body and a panel device disposed on the server body, the panel device being the panel device described above.

[0022] According to this application, a panel device is used to cover the server body to protect the hard drive module inside the server body. Operators can manipulate a movable part to move between a plug-in position and a disconnect position. The panel device is fixed, installed, and disassembled through the plugging and mating of the first and second plug-in parts. Specifically, when installing the panel device, the operator first moves the movable part to the disconnect position to avoid interference between the first and second plug-in parts, then assembles the panel structure, and finally moves the movable part to the plug-in position to complete the installation of the panel device. When disassembling the panel device, the operator moves the movable part... The components can be moved to the separation position, making the disassembly and assembly process relatively simple. Since the movable component is installed in the mounting recess of the panel structure, the entire movable component is hidden within the panel structure. This means that the movable component does not need to occupy the remaining space at the front window of the server body during the installation of the panel device. The panel structure and movable component in this application have a high degree of integration. Even if the remaining space at the front window of the server body is small, the panel device can still be successfully installed. Therefore, it can solve the problem in related technologies where the remaining space at the front window of the rack server is small, making it impossible to install the front panel, thus improving the security and confidentiality of the hard drive module. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front view of a panel device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a side view of a panel device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the panel device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the panel device according to an embodiment of this application after the cover plate has been removed;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the panel structure of the panel device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of another location of the panel structure of the panel device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the movable component of the panel device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a front view of the movable component of the panel device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 9This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the cover plate of the panel device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the locking component of the panel device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the stop member of the locking assembly of the panel device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0034] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0035] 10. Panel structure; 101. Mounting recess; 102. First opening; 103. Second opening; 104. Strip hole; 105. Connecting post; 106. First mounting hole; 107. Heat dissipation hole; 108. Second snap-fit ​​part; 109. Grip hole; 110. Mating recess; 111. Third opening; 112. Mounting part; 113. Plate structure; 114. Enclosure; 115. Positioning groove;

[0036] 20. Movable component; 21. Second insertion part; 22. Main structure; 221. Plate-shaped main body; 222. Extension arm; 223. First through hole; 224. Mounting post; 23. Mating structure; 231. Connecting arm; 232. Plate-shaped body; 24. Operating protrusion;

[0037] 30. Locking assembly; 31. Stop; 311. First sub-plate segment; 3111. Arc-shaped hole; 312. Second sub-plate segment; 32. Mounting base; 321. Limiting protrusion; 33. Lock cylinder structure; 34. Second fastener; 35. Operating component; 37. Locking component;

[0038] 40. Reset component;

[0039] 50. Cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0041] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0042] To address the problem in related technologies where the limited remaining space at the front window of a rack-mounted server prevents the installation of the front panel, this application provides a panel device and a server having the same.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, a panel device is used to cover a server body. The server body has a first insertion portion. The panel device includes a panel structure 10 and a movable member 20. The panel structure 10 has a mounting recess 101 and a first opening 102 communicating with the mounting recess 101. The movable member 20 has a second insertion portion 21. At least a portion of the movable member 20 is movably disposed within the mounting recess 101 and has an insertion position and a disengaged position. When the movable member 20 is in the insertion position, at least a portion of the movable member 20 extends out of the mounting recess 101 through the first opening 102, so that the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion 21 are inserted and engaged. When the movable member 20 is in the disengaged position, the movable member 20 is separated from the server body. One of the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion 21 is a recess, and the other is a protrusion. The protrusion engages with the recess to fix the panel structure 10 to the server body through the insertion engagement of the protrusion and the recess.

[0044] The panel device in this embodiment is used to cover the server body to protect the hard disk module inside the server body. The operator can move the movable part 20 between the plug-in position and the disconnect position to fix, install, and disassemble the panel device through the plug-in engagement between the first plug-in part and the second plug-in part 21. Specifically, when installing the panel device, the operator first moves the movable part 20 to the disconnect position to avoid interference between the first plug-in part and the second plug-in part 21, then assembles the panel structure 10, and finally moves the movable part 20 to the plug-in position to complete the installation of the panel device. When disassembling the panel device, the operator moves the movable part 20... The disassembly and assembly process is relatively simple, as the movable part 20 is installed in the mounting recess 101 of the panel structure 10, thus the movable part is completely hidden within the panel structure 10. This means that the movable part 20 does not need to occupy the remaining space at the front window of the server body during the installation of the panel device. The panel structure 10 and the movable part 20 in this application have a high degree of integration. Even if the remaining space at the front window of the server body is small, the panel device can still be successfully installed. Therefore, it can solve the problem in the related technology that the small remaining space at the front window of the rack server makes it impossible to install the front panel, thereby improving the security and confidentiality of the hard drive module.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first insertion part is a recess, and the second insertion part 21 is a protrusion.

[0046] In this embodiment, the protrusion is a trapezoidal block structure, with the inclined surface of the trapezoidal block structure facing the first insertion part. Thus, during the insertion and engagement of the second insertion part 21 with the first insertion part, the inclined surface of the trapezoidal block structure can guide the insertion direction of the second insertion part 21, thereby reducing the difficulty of operation for the worker.

[0047] It should be noted that the second plug-in part 21 can also be a recess. Its actual structure is determined by the structure of the first plug-in part on the server body, as long as it can be plugged in and engaged with the first plug-in part and the second plug-in part 21.

[0048] In this embodiment, the panel structure 10 includes a plate-like structure 113 and a surrounding plate 114 disposed on the plate-like structure 113, with a receiving recess formed between the plate-like structure 113 and the surrounding plate 114.

[0049] In this embodiment, the panel structure 10 further includes a plurality of sub-plates disposed on the plate-like structure 113. The plurality of sub-plates are connected end-to-end and located within the receiving recess. Both ends of the plurality of sub-plates are connected to the surrounding plate 114. The mounting recess 101 is formed by the plurality of sub-plates and the surrounding plate 114, and a first opening 102 is disposed on the surrounding plate 114. In this way, the thickness of the large plate-like structure 113 can be reduced, thereby reducing the mass of the panel structure 10 while forming the mounting recess 101, ensuring that workers can easily install the panel device.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the panel device also includes a locking assembly 30, at least a portion of which is disposed within the panel structure 10. The locking assembly 30 includes a movable stop 31. The stop 31 has a stopping position and a clearance position. When the stop 31 is in the stopping position, at least a portion of the stop 31 limits and stops the movable member 20, which is in the insertion position. When the stop 31 is in the clearance position, the stop 31 clears the movable member 20, allowing the movable member 20 to be movably disposed relative to the panel structure 10. Thus, when the stop 31 is in the stopping position, it can limit and stop the movable member 20, preventing the movable member 20 from continuing to move and causing the second insertion portion 21 to separate from the first insertion portion, thereby improving the insertion stability between the first and second insertion portions 21, and further improving the installation stability of the panel device. When the stop 31 is in the clearance position, the movable member 20 can move freely, ensuring that the operator can move the movable member 20 to the separation position to disassemble the panel device. Meanwhile, since the locking component 30 is located inside the panel structure 10, the locking component 30 does not need to occupy the space of the front window of the server body during the assembly of the panel device, which further improves the installation success rate of the panel device.

[0051] like Figure 4As shown, the locking component 30 is located on the side of the movable member 20 away from the first insertion portion. The movable member 20 moves toward the locking component 30 to switch from the insertion position to the separation position. The panel device also includes a reset component 40, which is disposed on the panel structure 10 and connected to the movable member 20. The reset component 40 is used to apply a reset force to the movable member 20 to move toward the side away from the locking component 30. In this way, by setting the reset component 40, the movable member 20 can be automatically reset from the separation position to the insertion position, thereby reducing the difficulty of operation for the operator and improving the automation level of the panel device. On the other hand, the movable member 20 can stably engage with the first insertion portion under the action of the reset force, thereby improving the installation stability of the panel device.

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, the reset member 40 is an elastic structure disposed within the mounting recess 101. One end of the elastic structure is connected to the movable member 20, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the mounting recess 101. The elastic structure applies an elastic force to the movable member 20 to move it away from the locking assembly 30. This arrangement simplifies the structure of the reset member 40, making it easier to manufacture and implement, thus reducing the manufacturing difficulty and cost. Furthermore, workers can adjust the specifications and dimensions of the elastic structure to adjust the travel of the movable member 20, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the second insertion part 21 and the first insertion part.

[0053] In this embodiment, the reset element 40 is a spring.

[0054] In this embodiment, mounting posts 224 are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the movable member 20 and the inner wall of the mounting recess 101. The two ends of the reset member 40 are respectively sleeved on the two oppositely arranged mounting posts 224 to improve the installation stability of the reset member 40.

[0055] It should be noted that the structure of the reset member 40 is not limited to this. The reset member 40 can be configured as a driving device to drive the movable member 20 to move.

[0056] like Figure 4As shown, the inner wall of the mounting recess 101 is provided with a second opening 103 communicating with the outside. The movable member 20 includes a main structure 22 and a mating structure 23. The mating structure 23 is disposed on the side of the main structure 22 near the locking component 30, and is used to limit and stop with the stop member 31. When the movable member 20 is in the insertion position, at least a portion of the mating structure 23 extends out of the mounting recess 101 through the second opening 103 to limit and stop with the stop member 31. Thus, while the mating structure 23 extends out of the mounting recess 101 through the second opening 103 to limit and stop with the stop member 31, the main structure 22 can also limit and stop with the remaining inner wall of the mounting recess 101, preventing the movable member 20 from dislodging from the mounting recess and thus improving the movement stability of the movable member 20. At the same time, the above arrangement also makes the placement of the mating structure 23 more reasonable, ensuring that the mating structure 23 can limit and stop with the stop member 31.

[0057] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the mating structure 23 includes a connecting arm 231 and a plate-shaped body 232. The connecting arm 231 passes through the second opening 103. The plate-shaped body 232 is connected to the main structure 22 via the connecting arm 231. The plate surface of the plate-shaped body 232 away from the main structure 22 is used for limiting and stopping with the stop member 31. In this way, the above arrangement achieves the connection between the plate-shaped body 232 and the main structure 22 through the connecting arm 231; on the other hand, the plate-shaped body 232, with a larger mating area, can more easily limit and stop with the stop member 31, thereby improving the reliability of the mating between the two.

[0058] Optionally, the plate-shaped body 232 is provided with a buffer structure on the plate surface that cooperates with the stop member 31. On the one hand, it reduces the wear of the plate-shaped body 232 during repeated use and extends the service life of the moving part 20. On the other hand, it reduces the noise generated when the plate-shaped body 232 and the stop member 31 are limited and stopped, thereby improving the user experience of the staff.

[0059] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the main structure 22 includes a plate-shaped body 221 and an extension arm 222 disposed on the plate-shaped body 221. When the movable member 20 is in the insertion position, at least a portion of the extension arm 222 extends out of the mounting recess 101 through the first opening 102, and the plate-shaped body 221 is stopped by at least a portion of the inner wall of the mounting recess 101. The second insertion portion 21 is disposed on the side of the extension arm 222 near the second insertion portion 21. Thus, while the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion 21 are engaged by the extension arm 222 extending out of the mounting recess 101, the plate-shaped body 221, which stops the movement of the movable member 20, prevents the movable member 20 from dislodging from the mounting recess, thereby improving the movement stability of the movable member 20.

[0060] In this embodiment, there are two extension arms 222 and two first openings 102. The two extension arms 222 are spaced apart on the plate-shaped body 221 along the width direction of the panel structure 10. The two extension arms 222 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two first openings 102. The plate-shaped body 221 located between the two extension arms 222 and the inner wall of the mounting recess 101 located between the two first openings 102 are used as limiting stops.

[0061] In this embodiment, there are two second plug-in portions 21, and the two second plug-in portions 21 are arranged one-to-one with the two extension arms 222 to increase the plug-in mating area between the movable part 20 and the server body, thereby improving the installation stability of the panel device.

[0062] Specifically, the inner wall of the mounting recess 101 located between the two first openings 102 is actually a portion of the panel surface of the enclosure 114.

[0063] It should be noted that the number of extension arms 222, the first opening 102 and the second insertion part 21 is not limited to this, and can be adjusted according to working conditions and usage requirements.

[0064] Optionally, the extender arm 222 may be one, three, four, five, six, or more.

[0065] Optionally, the first opening 102 may be one, three, four, five, six, or more.

[0066] Optionally, the second connector 21 may be one, three, four, five, six, or more.

[0067] In this embodiment, the extension arm 222 includes a first sub-extension arm and a second sub-extension arm that are connected to each other. The first sub-extension arm and the second sub-extension arm are arranged at an angle so that the extension arm 222 is bent as a whole.

[0068] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, a mounting recess 101 is provided on the panel surface of the panel structure 10 facing towards the server body. A strip-shaped hole 104 is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting recess 101, and an operating protrusion 24 is provided on the main structure 22. At least part of the operating protrusion 24 passes through the strip-shaped hole 104 and is slidably arranged along the extension direction of the strip-shaped hole 104, so as to drive the movable part 20 to move through the operating protrusion 24. In this way, the above arrangement makes the surface of the panel device away from the server body relatively flat and aesthetically pleasing; on the other hand, the operator can hold the operating protrusion 24 to drive the movable part 20 to move, thereby reducing the difficulty of operation for the operator.

[0069] In this embodiment, the operating protrusion 24 is arranged in a triangular shape. This arrangement makes the end face of the operating protrusion 24 extending through the strip hole 104 triangular, thereby improving the aesthetics of the panel device.

[0070] In this embodiment, the wall of the strip hole 104 includes a first plane and a second plane arranged at an angle, so that the inner wall of the strip hole 104 can match the outer peripheral surface of the triangular operating protrusion 24.

[0071] Specifically, the operating protrusion 24 is provided with an operating recess for the operator's hand to reach into, so that the operator can hold and operate the operating protrusion 24.

[0072] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a connecting post 105 is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting recess 101, and a first through hole 223 is provided on the main structure 22. The panel device also includes a cover plate 50. By sequentially inserting a first fastener into the cover plate 50, the first through hole 223, and the connecting post 105, the cover plate 50 covers the mounting recess 101. The first through hole 223 is strip-shaped, and the connecting post 105 passes through the first through hole 223 and is slidably arranged along the extending direction of the first through hole 223. In this way, the above-mentioned arrangement protects the movable part 20 and the reset part 40 located in the mounting recess 101 by covering the cover plate 50, thereby extending the service life of the panel device. At the same time, while installing the cover plate 50, the connecting post 105 can restrict the movement direction and movement stroke of the movable part 20 by cooperating with the first through hole 223. This not only further improves the movement stability of the movable part 20, but also prevents the movement stroke of the movable part 20 from being too large, which would cause the reset part 40 to fall out.

[0073] In this embodiment, the first fastener includes a locking screw and a thermosetting nut.

[0074] In this embodiment, there are three connecting posts 105 and three first through holes 223, with each of the three first through holes 223 corresponding to one of the three connecting posts 105. This arrangement not only improves the assembly stability of the cover plate 50 but also increases the mating area between the first through holes 223 and the connecting posts 105, further enhancing the sliding stability of the moving part 20.

[0075] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the panel structure 10 has a first mounting hole 106, and the locking assembly 30 further includes a mounting base 32 and a lock cylinder structure 33. At least a portion of the mounting base 32 is disposed within the first mounting hole 106, and the mounting base 32 has a second mounting hole. The lock cylinder structure 33 is rotatably disposed within the second mounting hole. A second fastener 34 is passed through the stop member 31 and the lock cylinder structure 33 to connect the lock cylinder structure 33 and the stop member 31. The stop member 31 rotates synchronously with the lock cylinder structure 33. In this way, the above-mentioned configuration allows the locking component 30 to be installed inside the panel structure 10 through the first mounting hole 106, thereby improving the integration between the panel structure 10 and the locking component 30. This ensures that the locking component 30 does not occupy the space of the front window of the server body during the installation of the panel device, thus ensuring a high installation success rate for the panel device. On the other hand, the lock cylinder structure 33 drives the stop 31 to rotate, requiring the operator to hold the corresponding operating structure (key) to rotate the stop 31 to the avoidance position, thereby disassembling the panel device. This further improves the protection reliability of the panel device and the confidentiality of the hard disk module.

[0076] In this embodiment, the second fastener 34 is a flathead screw.

[0077] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the locking assembly 30 also includes an operating member 35, which extends into and engages with the lock cylinder structure 33. The operating member 35 drives the stop member 31 to rotate via the lock cylinder structure 33. This arrangement allows operators to hold the operating member 35 and insert it into the lock cylinder structure 33 to move the stop member 31, reducing the difficulty of operation for operators. Furthermore, it prevents unauthorized personnel without the operating member 35 from rotating the stop member 31 and disassembling the panel device, further enhancing the protection reliability of the panel device and the confidentiality of the hard drive module.

[0078] In this embodiment, the operating element 35 is a lock key.

[0079] In this embodiment, the locking assembly 30 further includes a lock cylinder mounting member and a locking member 37. Specifically, the mounting base 32 is threaded, the lock cylinder mounting member is installed in the second mounting hole, and the locking member 37 is sleeved on the mounting base 32 and threadedly engaged with the mounting base 32. During the sleeve installation process, the locking member 37 forces the mounting base 32 to deform, thereby fixing the lock cylinder mounting member located in the second mounting hole.

[0080] Specifically, the lock cylinder mounting component has a third mounting hole, and the lock cylinder structure 33 is rotatably disposed within the third mounting hole.

[0081] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the stop member 31 is plate-shaped and includes a first sub-plate segment 311 and a second sub-plate segment 312 connected to each other. The first sub-plate segment 311 is sleeved on the lock cylinder structure 33 and engages with the lock cylinder structure 33 to prevent rotation. The second sub-plate segment 312 is set at an angle to the first sub-plate segment 311, and the plate surface of the second sub-plate segment 312 away from the first sub-plate segment 311 is used to limit and stop the movable member 20. In this way, the above arrangement allows the lock cylinder structure 33 to drive the stop member 31 to rotate through its anti-rotation engagement with the first sub-plate segment 311; on the other hand, the plate-shaped second sub-plate segment 312 has a large mating area with the mating structure 23, thereby improving the reliability of the limiting and stopping between the two.

[0082] Specifically, a stepped structure is provided at the end of the lock cylinder structure 33. The first sub-plate segment 311 is sleeved on the lock cylinder structure 33 and is limited and stopped between it and the bottom surface of the stepped structure to prevent the stop member 31 from sliding along the extension direction of the lock cylinder structure 33. At the same time, at least part of the inner wall of the sleeve hole of the first sub-plate segment 311 is limited and stopped between it and the vertical surface of the stepped structure to prevent the first sub-plate segment 311 from rotating with the lock cylinder structure 33.

[0083] In this embodiment, the second sub-plate segment 312 is set at 90° to the first sub-plate segment 311, so that the tilt angle of the second sub-plate segment 312 is more appropriate, which further improves the reliability of the limiting stop between the second sub-plate segment 312 and the mating structure 23.

[0084] In this embodiment, a limiting protrusion 321 is provided on the end face of the mounting base 32 near the stop member 31. An arc-shaped hole 3111 is also provided on the first sub-plate segment 311. The arc-shaped hole 3111 is arranged around the rotation axis of the stop member 31. The limiting protrusion 321 extends into the arc-shaped hole 3111 and can slide along the extension direction of the arc-shaped hole 3111. The operator can adjust the rotation stroke of the stop member 31 by adjusting the length of the arc-shaped hole 3111, that is, the rotation of the stop member 31 is stopped by the limiting stop between the limiting protrusion 321 and the inner wall of the arc-shaped hole 3111. In this way, when the operator rotates the stop member 31, they do not need to deliberately control the rotation angle of the stop member 31; they only need to judge whether the stop member 31 has rotated to the correct position by whether it has stopped rotating, greatly reducing the difficulty of operation for the operator.

[0085] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the panel structure 10 is provided with heat dissipation holes 107. There are multiple heat dissipation holes 107, which are spaced apart along the length and / or width direction of the panel structure 10. This arrangement allows for greater flexibility and variety in the number and arrangement of the heat dissipation holes 107, adapting to different working conditions and usage requirements, and improving the processing flexibility of the operators. Furthermore, it provides the panel structure 10 with a larger heat dissipation area, thereby improving the heat dissipation reliability of the panel device.

[0086] In this embodiment, a plurality of heat dissipation holes 107 are spaced apart along the length and width directions of the panel structure 10.

[0087] In this embodiment, the heat dissipation hole 107 has a rhomboid cross-section, which improves the aesthetics of the panel device while giving the panel structure 10 a high opening ratio and structural strength. This not only further improves the heat dissipation reliability of the panel device, but also extends the service life of the panel device.

[0088] Specifically, in areas of the panel structure 10 where heat dissipation holes 107 cannot be formed, blind holes can be formed instead of heat dissipation holes 107.

[0089] In this embodiment, the panel structure 10 is also provided with a mounting part 112 for mounting a sign.

[0090] Specifically, a second mounting hole is provided on the mounting part 112, which is used to insert a third fastener to realize the installation of the sign.

[0091] Specifically, there are at least two second mounting holes, and the inner diameter of at least one second mounting hole is different from the inner diameter of at least another second mounting hole, so as to prevent mistaken installation during the installation of the sign.

[0092] like Figure 6As shown, the server body is also provided with a first latching part, and the panel structure 10 is provided with a second latching part 108. One of the first latching part and the second latching part 108 is a latching protrusion, and the other of the first latching part and the second latching part 108 is a latching recess. The latching protrusion extends into the latching recess and engages with the latching recess; and / or a gripping hole 109, which drives the panel structure 10 to move by operating the gripping hole 109; and / or a mating recess 110, which is used for the server body's mounting ears to extend into. In this way, the above-mentioned configuration can improve the assembly stability of the panel device through the latching engagement between the second latching part 108 and the first latching part; on the other hand, it makes the structure of the second latching part 108 more flexible and diverse to adapt to different working conditions and usage requirements, and also improves the processing flexibility of the workers. Meanwhile, the gripping hole 109 facilitates the gripping of the panel structure 10 by the operator for assembling the panel device, eliminating the need for a support structure on the panel structure 10 for the operator to grip, thereby increasing the area of ​​the heat dissipation hole 107 and further improving the heat dissipation reliability of the panel device. Simultaneously, the mating recess 110 for the server body's mounting ears ensures high structural strength of the panel structure 10 while achieving overlap between the panel structure 10 and the mounting ears, thus avoiding stress concentration issues.

[0093] In this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​part 108 is a protrusion and a snap hook structure. The snap hook structure is provided with a chamfer to make the mating surface of the snap hook structure smoother and facilitate assembly by the workers.

[0094] In this embodiment, the shape of the gripping hole 109 is consistent with the shape of the strip hole 104 and is symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the panel structure 10 to enhance the aesthetics of the panel device.

[0095] In this embodiment, there are two mating recesses 110, which are located on both sides of the panel structure 10.

[0096] In this embodiment, the panel structure 10 is also provided with two positioning slots 115. The positioning slots 115 cooperate with the structure on the ear of the server body to play a positioning role during the installation of the panel device, ensuring the accuracy of the installation position of the panel device and improving the installation efficiency of the staff.

[0097] In this embodiment, the panel structure 10 is also provided with a third opening 111. After the panel device is installed, the staff can pull out and replace the information card located in the server body through the third opening 111.

[0098] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, the panel device also includes a locking assembly 30 and an elastic structure. The locking assembly 30 is disposed on the panel structure 10 and located on the side of the movable member 20 away from the first insertion portion. The movable member 20 moves toward the locking assembly 30 to switch from an insertion position to a disengaged position. The locking assembly 30 includes an operating member 35, a mounting base 32, a lock cylinder structure 33, and a stop member 31. At least a portion of the mounting base 32 is disposed within the panel structure 10 and has a second mounting hole. The lock cylinder structure 33 is rotatably disposed within the second mounting hole. The second fastener 34 is passed through the stop member 31 and the lock cylinder structure 33 to connect the lock cylinder structure 33 and the stop member 31. The operating member 35 extends into the lock cylinder structure 33 and is inserted into it. The operating member 35 drives the stop member 31 to rotate through the lock cylinder structure 33. The elastic structure is provided in the mounting recess 101. One end of the elastic structure is connected to the movable member 20, and the other end of the elastic structure is connected to the inner wall of the mounting recess 101. The elastic structure is used to apply an elastic force to the movable member 20 to move toward the locking assembly 30. The inner wall of the mounting recess 101 is provided with a second opening 103 communicating with the outside. The movable member 20 includes a main structure 22, a connecting arm 231, and a plate-shaped mating structure. The connecting arm 231 passes through the second opening 103. The plate-shaped mating structure is connected to the side of the main structure 22 near the locking component 30 through the connecting arm 231. The second insertion part 21 is provided on the side of the main structure 22 near the first insertion part. The stop member 31 has a stop position and a clearance position. When the stop member 31 is in the stop position and the movable member 20 is in the insertion position, at least part of the stop member 31 is limited and stopped by the plate-shaped mating structure. When the stop member 31 is in the clearance position, the stop member 31 clears the movable member 20 so that the movable member 20 can move relative to the panel structure 10.

[0099] The technical solution of this embodiment integrates both the movable component 20 and the locking component 30 within the panel structure 10, resulting in a compact structure and small footprint. It enables the installation of the panel device within the limited space of the front window of the server body, solving the problem in related technologies where the limited remaining space at the front window of rack-mounted servers prevents front panel installation. Simultaneously, the locking component 30 can lock and unlock the movement of the movable component 20 through a limiting stop between the stop 31 and the movable component 20, further reducing the risk of hard drive data leakage and improving server security and operational reliability.

[0100] The assembly process of the panel device in this embodiment is as follows:

[0101] First, the operator holds the grip hole 109 with one hand and the operating protrusion 24 with the other, bringing the panel structure 10 close to the front window of the server body. Then, the side of the panel structure 10 with the second snap-fit ​​portion 108 is screwed up and down into the ear of the server body. Next, the positioning groove 115 of the panel structure 10 is brought close to the ear to achieve positioning during installation. Then, the second snap-fit ​​portion 108 is screwed into the side wall strip of the ear. During this process, the operating protrusion 24 drives the movable part 20 to move, and the second insertion portion 21 engages with the first insertion portion until installation is complete. The operating protrusion 24 is then released, and the movable part 20 moves to the insertion position under the restoring force of the reset member 40. Thus, the panel device is completely fixed at the front window of the server body through the second snap-fit ​​portion 108, the second insertion portion 21, and the positioning groove 115. Finally, insert the operating component 35 into the lock cylinder structure 33, push the operating component 35 and rotate it to drive the stop component 31 to rotate to the stop position. The stop component 31 and the mating structure 23 of the moving component 20 limit the stop. At this time, the movement of the moving component 20 is completely restricted, the stop component 31 is also in a locked state, and the panel device is locked and fixed to the front window of the server body. The process of unlocking and disassembling the panel device is the reverse of the above operation procedure.

[0102] As can be seen, the panel device in this embodiment can be installed by a single person. The installation steps are simple and do not require any tools, which solves the problem of cumbersome front panel installation, reduces the assembly and disassembly maintenance time for production line and maintenance personnel, improves work efficiency, and reduces time costs.

[0103] This embodiment also provides a server, which includes a server body and a panel device covered on the server body, the panel device being the aforementioned panel device.

[0104] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0105] The panel device is used to cover the server body to protect the hard drive modules inside the server body. Operators can manipulate the movable parts between the plug-in and disconnect positions to fix, install, and remove the panel device through the plug-in cooperation between the first and second plug-in parts. Specifically, when installing the panel device, the operator first moves the movable part to the disconnect position to avoid interference between the first and second plug-in parts, then assembles the panel structure, and finally moves the movable part to the plug-in position to complete the installation. When removing the panel device, the operator simply moves the movable part to the disconnect position. The assembly and disassembly process is relatively simple. Because the movable part is installed within the mounting recess of the panel structure, the entire movable part is hidden within the panel structure. Therefore, the movable part does not occupy the remaining space at the front window of the server body during the installation of the panel device. The panel structure and movable part in this application have a high degree of integration. Even if the remaining space at the front window of the server body is small, the panel device can still be successfully installed. Therefore, it can solve the problem in related technologies where the remaining space at the front window of rack-mounted servers is small, making it impossible to install the front panel, thus improving the security and confidentiality of the hard drive modules.

[0106] Obviously, the embodiments described above are merely some, not all, embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0107] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0108] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0109] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A panel device for covering a server body, the server body having a first connector, characterized in that, The panel device includes: The panel structure (10) has a mounting recess (101) and a first opening (102) communicating with the mounting recess (101). The movable component (20) has a second insertion portion (21). At least a portion of the movable component (20) is movably disposed within the mounting recess (101) and has an insertion position and a separation position. When the movable component (20) is in the insertion position, at least a portion of the movable component (20) extends out of the mounting recess (101) through the first opening (102) so that the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion (21) are inserted into each other. When the movable component (20) is in the separation position, the movable component (20) is separated from the server body. In this configuration, one of the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion (21) is a recess, and the other of the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion (21) is a protrusion. The protrusion cooperates with the recess so that the panel structure (10) is fixed on the server body through the plug-in cooperation between the protrusion and the recess. A locking component (30), at least a portion of which is disposed within the panel structure (10), the locking component (30) including a movable stop (31). The inner wall of the mounting recess (101) is provided with a second opening (103) communicating with the outside. The movable part (20) includes a main structure (22) and a mating structure (23). The mating structure (23) is provided on the side of the main structure (22) near the locking component (30). The mating structure (23) is used to limit and stop with the stop (31). When the movable part (20) is in the insertion position, at least part of the mating structure (23) extends out of the mounting recess (101) through the second opening (103) to limit and stop with the stop (31).

2. The panel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stop member (31) has a stop position and a clearance position. When the stop member (31) is in the stop position, at least part of the stop member (31) is limited and stopped by the movable member (20) in the insertion position. When the stop member (31) is in the clearance position, the stop member (31) clears the movable member (20) so that the movable member (20) is movably disposed relative to the panel structure (10).

3. The panel device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking component (30) is located on the side of the movable member (20) away from the first insertion portion. The movable member (20) moves toward the locking component (30) to switch from the insertion position to the disengaged position. The panel device further includes: A reset member (40) is disposed on the panel structure (10) and connected to the movable member (20), the reset member (40) being used to apply a reset force to the movable member (20) toward the side away from the locking assembly (30).

4. The panel device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reset member (40) is an elastic structure and is disposed in the mounting recess (101). One end of the elastic structure is connected to the movable member (20), and the other end of the elastic structure is connected to the inner wall of the mounting recess (101). The elastic structure is used to apply an elastic force to the movable member (20) to move toward the side away from the locking assembly (30).

5. The panel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mating structure (23) includes: The connecting arm (231) is inserted into the second opening (103); The plate-shaped body (232) is connected to the main structure (22) via the connecting arm (231). The plate surface of the plate-shaped body (232) away from the main structure (22) is used to limit and stop with the stop member (31).

6. The panel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main structure (22) includes a plate-shaped body (221) and an extension arm (222) disposed on the plate-shaped body (221). When the movable member (20) is in the insertion position, at least a portion of the extension arm (222) extends out of the mounting recess (101) through the first opening (102), and the plate-shaped body (221) is limited and stopped by at least a portion of the inner wall of the mounting recess (101). The second plug-in portion (21) is disposed on the side of the extension arm (222) near the second plug-in portion (21).

7. The panel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting recess (101) is provided on the panel surface of the panel structure (10) facing the server body. A strip hole (104) is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting recess (101). An operating protrusion (24) is provided on the main body structure (22). At least part of the operating protrusion (24) passes through the strip hole (104) and is slidably provided along the extension direction of the strip hole (104) so ​​as to drive the moving part (20) to move through the operating protrusion (24).

8. The panel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting post (105) is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting recess (101), and a first through hole (223) is provided on the main structure (22). The panel device further includes: The cover plate (50) is installed on the mounting recess (101) by sequentially inserting the first fastener into the cover plate (50), the first through hole (223) and the connecting post (105); The first through hole (223) is strip-shaped, and the connecting post (105) is inserted into the first through hole (223) and is slidably arranged along the extension direction of the first through hole (223).

9. The panel device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The panel structure (10) has a first mounting hole (106), and the locking assembly (30) further includes: Mounting base (32), at least a portion of which is disposed within the first mounting hole (106), the mounting base (32) having a second mounting hole; The lock cylinder structure (33) is rotatably disposed in the second mounting hole. The lock cylinder structure (33) and the stop (31) are connected by passing a second fastener (34) through the stop (31) and the lock cylinder structure (33). The stop (31) rotates synchronously with the lock cylinder structure (33).

10. The panel device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The locking component (30) further includes: An operating element (35) extends into and engages with the lock cylinder structure (33). The operating element (35) drives the stop (31) to rotate through the lock cylinder structure (33).

11. The panel device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The stop member (31) is plate-shaped and includes a first sub-plate segment (311) and a second sub-plate segment (312) connected to each other. The first sub-plate segment (311) is sleeved on the lock cylinder structure (33) and cooperates with the lock cylinder structure (33) to prevent rotation. The second sub-plate segment (312) is set at an angle to the first sub-plate segment (311), and the plate surface of the second sub-plate segment (312) away from the first sub-plate segment (311) is used to limit and stop the movable part (20).

12. The panel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel structure (10) is provided with heat dissipation holes (107); wherein there are multiple heat dissipation holes (107), and the multiple heat dissipation holes (107) are spaced apart along the length direction and / or width direction of the panel structure (10).

13. The panel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The server body is also provided with a first card connector, and the panel structure (10) is provided with: The second latching portion (108) has one of the first latching portions and the second latching portion (108) as a latching protrusion, and the other of the first latching portion and the second latching portion (108) as a latching recess. The latching protrusion extends into the latching recess and engages with the latching recess; and / or The grip hole (109) is used to move the panel structure (10); and / or, The mating recess (110) is used for the ear of the server body to extend into.

14. The panel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel assembly further includes a locking component (30) and an elastic structure. The locking component (30) is disposed on the panel structure (10) and located on the side of the movable member (20) away from the first insertion portion. The movable member (20) moves toward the locking component (30) to switch from the insertion position to the disengaged position. The locking component (30) includes an operating member (35), a mounting base (32), a lock cylinder structure (33), and a stop member (31). At least a portion of the mounting base (32) is disposed within the panel structure (10) and has a second mounting hole. The lock cylinder structure (33) is rotatably disposed within the second mounting hole. By using a second fastener... (34) The stop (31) and the lock cylinder structure (33) are connected to each other. The operating member (35) extends into the lock cylinder structure (33) and engages with it. The operating member (35) drives the stop (31) to rotate through the lock cylinder structure (33). The elastic structure is disposed in the mounting recess (101). One end of the elastic structure is connected to the movable member (20), and the other end of the elastic structure is connected to the inner wall of the mounting recess (101). The elastic structure is used to apply an elastic force to the movable member (20) to move toward the locking assembly (30). The inner wall of the mounting recess (101) is provided with a second opening (103) communicating with the outside. The movable part (20) includes a main structure (22), a connecting arm (231) and a plate-shaped mating structure. The connecting arm (231) passes through the second opening (103). The plate-shaped mating structure is connected to the side of the main structure (22) near the locking component (30) through the connecting arm (231). The second insertion part (21) is provided on the side of the main structure (22) near the first insertion part. The stop (31) has a stop position and a avoidance position. When the stop (31) is in the stop position and the movable part (20) is in the insertion position, at least part of the stop (31) is limited and stopped by the plate-shaped mating structure. When the stop (31) is in the avoidance position, the stop (31) avoids the movable part (20) so that the movable part (20) can move relative to the panel structure (10).

15. A server, characterized in that, The server includes a server body and a panel device covering the server body, wherein the panel device is any one of claims 1 to 14.

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