A server fan module pulling device and installation and disassembly method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a server fan module pulling device, comprising: a fan module; a front panel bracket, the front panel bracket is mounted on the front end of the fan module, a locking device is arranged on the front panel bracket, the locking device comprises a cavity, a slider and a spring; a fan socket, the fan socket is mounted on the rear end of the fan module. The server fan module pulling device has a simple structure, is easy to install, disassemble and maintain, is firmly installed, has high strength, saves production and installation time, reduces labor intensity, is mass-produced, is easy to control product quality, has high reliability and high use value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of computer servers, and in particular to a server fan module pulling device and an installation and disassembly method. Background Art

[0002] At present, the fan modules used in most servers are assembled from top to bottom. However, with the continuous increase in the power consumption of the whole machine and the rapid development of liquid cooling technology, there are more and more applications of air cooling plus liquid cooling. In the server, the original position of the fan is replaced by the liquid cooling module, and the fan module can only be changed to be assembled from front to back. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention provides a server fan module pulling device and an installation and disassembly method, aiming to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is a server fan module pulling device, comprising:

[0005] Fan module;

[0006] A front panel bracket, the front panel bracket is mounted on the front end of the fan module, and a locking device is provided on the front panel bracket, the locking device includes a cavity, a slider and a spring;

[0007] A fan socket is installed at the rear end of the fan module.

[0008] Furthermore, a pin is provided in the cavity, and one end of the spring is mounted on the pin.

[0009] Furthermore, the slider is provided with a slider buckle and a slider protrusion, and the slider buckle is clamped on the side of the front panel bracket.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a handle and a handle shaft, wherein the handle shaft is installed on the side of the front panel bracket, and the handle can rotate around the handle shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a front panel, which is installed at the front end of the front panel bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, a partition net is provided on the front panel, a plurality of front panel buckles are provided on the side of the front panel, a plurality of front panel buckle holes matching with the front panel buckles are provided on the front panel bracket, and the front panel buckles are installed on the front panel buckle holes.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes perforated screws, the side of the fan module is provided with a plurality of first screw holes for the perforated screws to pass through, the front panel bracket is provided with a plurality of second screw holes for installing the perforated screws, and the perforated screws pass through the first screw holes and are installed on the second screw holes.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a server chassis, comprising the server fan module pulling device, the server chassis also comprising a fan module partition,

[0015] The fan module partition is provided with a plurality of mounting partitions for mounting the server fan module pulling device, and a slider fixing hole is provided at the front end of the mounting partition, and the slider fixing hole is used to fix the slider of the server fan module pulling device.

[0016] Furthermore, a plurality of socket guide pins are provided at the rear end of the mounting partition, and the socket guide pins are used to assist in introducing the fan socket at the rear end of the server fan module pulling device, and a fan socket positioning hole for the socket guide pins to enter is provided on the fan socket.

[0017] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a fan module installation and removal method, which is applied to the server chassis, and the installation and removal method comprises the following steps:

[0018] S100, the spring is installed on the column pin in the cavity of the front panel bracket, and the slider is pressed into the cavity, so that the slider buckle completely enters the cavity and is locked in the cavity;

[0019] S200, install the front panel onto the front panel bracket through the front panel buckles and the front panel buckle holes;

[0020] S300, the perforated screw passes through the first screw hole and the second screw hole in sequence to fix the fan module and the front panel bracket;

[0021] S400, the fan module is installed into the server chassis from the outside to the inside, the slider of the server fan module pulling device is fixed on the slider fixing hole, the socket guide pin is positioned with the fan socket positioning hole, and the power supply gold finger set on the installation partition is in place with the fan socket;

[0022] S500, the handle is switched to a vertical position, the slider is locked in the slider fixing hole, and the fan module is locked;

[0023] S600. When replacing the fan module, the handle is switched to a horizontal position, the handle presses the protrusion of the slider, and the slider moves horizontally, so that the slider reaches the unlocking stroke and the fan module is pulled out.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0025] The server fan module pulling device has a simple structure, is easy to install, disassemble and maintain, is firmly installed, has high strength, saves production and installation time, reduces labor intensity, is mass-produced, has easy control of product quality, is highly reliable, and has high use value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is the overall structural diagram of the server fan module pulling device.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded view of the server fan module pull-out device.

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the fan socket of the server fan module pull-out device.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front panel bracket of the server fan module pull-out device.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the front of the server.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the server.

[0032] Figure 7 A flowchart showing the fan module installation and removal method.

[0033] 1. Reference numerals: 100, fan module; 110, perforated screw; 120, first screw hole; 200, front panel bracket; 210, locking device; 211, cavity; 212, slider; 213, slider buckle; 214, slider protrusion; 215, spring; 216, pin; 220, handle shaft; 230, front panel buckle hole; 240, second screw hole; 300, fan socket; 310, fan socket positioning hole; 400, handle; 500, front panel; 510, partition net; 520, front panel buckle; 600, fan module partition; 610, mounting partition; 620, slider fixing hole; 630, socket guide pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the embodiments and drawings to clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present invention, so as to fully understand the purpose, scheme and effect of the present invention. It should be noted that the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0035] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, when a feature is referred to as being "fixed" or "connected" to another feature, it may be directly fixed or connected to the other feature, or it may be indirectly fixed or connected to the other feature. In addition, the descriptions of up, down, left, right, top, bottom, etc. used in the present invention are only relative to the relative positional relationship of the components of the present invention in the drawings.

[0036] In addition, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art. The terms used in this specification are only for describing specific embodiments, not for limiting the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any combination of one or more related listed items.

[0037] It should be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used to describe various elements in the present disclosure, these elements should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish elements of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first element may also be referred to as the second element, and similarly, the second element may also be referred to as the first element.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 7 In some embodiments, the technical solution of the present invention is a server fan module pulling device, comprising:

[0039] Fan module 100;

[0040] A front panel bracket 200, wherein the front panel bracket 200 is mounted at the front end of the fan module, and a locking device 210 is provided on the front panel bracket 200, wherein the locking device 210 includes a cavity 211, a slider 212 and a spring 215;

[0041] The fan socket 300 is installed at the rear end of the fan module 100 .

[0042] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0043] The server fan module 100 pulling device has a simple structure, is easy to install, disassemble and maintain, is firmly installed, has high strength, saves production and installation time, reduces labor intensity, is mass-produced, has easy control of product quality, is highly reliable, and has high use value.

[0044] In a specific embodiment, the server fan module pulling device is installed in a 4U server, and a single server includes at least one fan module 100 .

[0045] Further, refer to Figures 1 to 4A pin 216 is provided in the cavity 211 , and one end of the spring 215 is mounted on the pin 216 .

[0046] Further, refer to Figures 1 to 4 The slider 212 is provided with a slider buckle 213 and a slider protrusion 214 , and the slider buckle 213 is clamped on the side of the front panel bracket 200 .

[0047] Further, refer to Figures 1 to 4 , further comprising a handle 400 and a handle shaft 220 , wherein the handle shaft 220 is mounted on a side of the front panel bracket 200 , and the handle 400 can rotate around the handle shaft 220 .

[0048] Further, refer to Figures 1 to 4 , further comprising a front panel 500 , wherein the front panel 500 is mounted at the front end of the front panel bracket 200 .

[0049] Further, refer to Figures 1 to 4 A partition net 510 is provided on the front panel 500, a plurality of front panel buckles 520 are provided on the side of the front panel 500, a plurality of front panel buckle holes 230 matching with the front panel buckles 520 are provided on the front panel bracket 200, and the front panel buckles 520 are installed on the front panel buckle holes 230.

[0050] Further, refer to Figures 1 to 4 , also includes a perforated screw 110, the side of the fan module 100 is provided with a plurality of first screw holes 120 for the perforated screw 110 to pass through, the front panel bracket 200 is provided with a plurality of second screw holes 240 for installing the perforated screw 110, the perforated screw 110 passes through the first screw hole 120 and is installed on the second screw hole 240.

[0051] Further, refer to Figures 5 and 6 The present invention further provides a server chassis, including the server fan module pulling device, and the server chassis also includes a fan module partition 600.

[0052] The fan module partition 600 is provided with a plurality of mounting partitions 610 for mounting the pulling device of the server fan module 100 , and a slider fixing hole 620 is provided at the front end of the mounting partition 610 , and the slider fixing hole 620 is used to fix the slider 212 of the pulling device of the server fan module 100 .

[0053] Further, refer to Figures 5 and 6A plurality of socket guide pins 630 are provided at the rear end of the mounting partition 610. The socket guide pins 630 are used to assist in introducing the fan socket 300 at the rear end of the server fan module pulling device. The fan socket 300 is provided with a fan socket positioning hole 310 for the socket guide pins 630 to enter.

[0054] Further, refer to Figure 7 The present invention also provides a fan module installation and removal method, which is applied to the server chassis. The installation and removal method includes the following steps:

[0055] S100, the spring 215 is installed on the pin 216 in the cavity 211 of the front panel bracket 200, and the slider 212 is pressed into the cavity 211, so that the slider buckle 213 completely enters the cavity 211 and is locked in the cavity 211;

[0056] S200, installing the front panel 500 onto the front panel bracket 200 through the front panel buckle 520 and the front panel buckle hole 230;

[0057] S300, the perforated screw 110 passes through the first screw hole 120 and the second screw hole 240 in sequence to fix the fan module 100 and the front panel bracket 200;

[0058] S400, the fan module 100 is installed into the server chassis from the outside to the inside, the slider 212 of the pulling device of the server fan module 100 is fixed on the slider fixing hole 620, and the socket guide pin 630 is positioned with the fan socket positioning hole 310, and the power supply gold finger set on the installation partition 610 is in place with the fan socket 300;

[0059] S500, the position of the handle 400 is switched to vertical, the slider 212 is stuck in the slider fixing hole 620, and the fan module 100 is locked;

[0060] S600, when replacing the fan module 100, the position of the handle 400 is switched to the horizontal position, the handle 400 presses the slider protrusion 214, and the slider 212 moves laterally, so that the slider 212 reaches the unlocking stroke, and the fan module 100 is pulled out.

[0061] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the above implementation. As long as the technical effect of the present invention is achieved by the same means, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure shall be included in the scope of protection of the present disclosure. All should belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Within the protection scope of the present invention, its technical scheme and / or implementation method can have various modifications and changes.

Claims

1. A fan module installation and removal method, applied to a server chassis, The server chassis comprises a server fan module pulling device, and the server chassis also comprises a fan module partition (600). A plurality of mounting partitions (610) for mounting a server fan module pulling device are arranged on the fan module partition (600); a slider fixing hole (620) is arranged at the front end of the mounting partition (610); the slider fixing hole (620) is used to fix a slider (212) of the server fan module (100) pulling device; A plurality of socket guide pins (630) are provided at the rear end of the mounting partition (610), the socket guide pins (630) being used to assist in the introduction of the fan socket (300) at the rear end of the server fan module pulling device, and the fan socket (300) is provided with a fan socket positioning hole (310) for the socket guide pins (630) to enter; The server fan module pulling device comprises: Fan module (100); A front panel bracket (200), the front panel bracket (200) being mounted on a front end of the fan module (100), the front panel bracket (200) being provided with a locking device (210), the locking device (210) comprising a cavity (211), a slider (212) and a spring (215); A fan socket (300), the fan socket (300) being mounted at the rear end of the fan module (100); A pin (216) is disposed in the cavity (211), and one end of the spring (215) is mounted on the pin (216); The slider (212) is provided with a slider buckle (213) and a slider protrusion (214), and the slider buckle (213) is clamped on the side of the front panel bracket (200); It also includes a handle (400) and a handle rotating shaft (220), wherein the handle rotating shaft (220) is installed on the side of the front panel bracket (200), and the handle (400) can rotate around the handle rotating shaft (220); It also includes a front panel (500), wherein the front panel (500) is mounted on the front end of the front panel bracket (200); The front panel (500) is provided with a partition net (510), a plurality of front panel buckles (520) are provided on the side of the front panel (500), a plurality of front panel buckle holes (230) matching with the front panel buckles (520) are provided on the front panel bracket (200), and the front panel buckles (520) are installed on the front panel buckle holes (230); It also includes a perforated screw (110), a side portion of the fan module (100) is provided with a plurality of first screw holes (120) for the perforated screw (110) to pass through, a front panel bracket (200) is provided with a plurality of second screw holes (240) for installing the perforated screw (110), and the perforated screw (110) passes through the first screw hole (120) and is installed on the second screw hole (240); It is characterized in that the installation and disassembly method comprises the following steps: S100, a spring (215) is installed on a pin (216) in a cavity (211) of a front panel bracket (200), and a slider (212) is pressed into the cavity (211), so that the slider buckle (213) completely enters the cavity (211) and is locked in the cavity (211); S200, installing the front panel (500) onto the front panel bracket (200) through the front panel buckle (520) and the front panel buckle hole (230); S300, a perforated screw (110) passes through the first screw hole (120) and the second screw hole (240) in sequence to fix the fan module (100) and the front panel bracket (200); S400, the fan module (100) is installed in the server chassis from the outside to the inside, the slider (212) of the pulling device of the server fan module (100) is fixed on the slider fixing hole (620), and the socket guide pin (630) is positioned in cooperation with the fan socket positioning hole (310), and the power supply gold finger arranged on the installation partition (610) is in place with the fan socket (300); S500, the position of the handle (400) is switched to vertical, the slider (212) is locked in the slider fixing hole (620), and the fan module (100) is locked; S600: When replacing the fan module (100), the position of the handle (400) is switched to the horizontal position, the handle (400) presses the slider protrusion (214), and the slider (212) moves laterally, so that the slider (212) reaches the unlocking stroke, and the fan module (100) is pulled out.

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