Server hardware module and server

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of servers, and discloses a server hardware module and a server, wherein the server hardware module comprises: a module main body capable of being inserted into a slot of a case; a lock catch assembly arranged on the module main body, the lock catch assembly comprising: a lock tongue, the lock catch assembly having a locking state and an unlocking state, when the lock catch assembly is in the locking state, the lock tongue can extend out and be locked and connected with a lock hole on the inner wall of the slot, when the lock catch assembly is in the unlocking state, the lock tongue can be retracted and be disconnected with the lock hole; and a control member, the control member acting on the lock tongue and being capable of being controlled to switch the lock catch assembly between the locking state and the unlocking state. In the process of plugging the server hardware module into the slot of the case, the lock tongue can be in the retracted state, so that the lock tongue is prevented from interfering with the inner wall of the slot, abnormal sound caused by the interference is avoided, and the lock tongue is prevented from leaving scratches or scraping off debris on the inner wall of the slot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of server technology, specifically to a server hardware module and a server. Background Technology

[0002] Server hardware modules are an important component of server infrastructure, including but not limited to central processing units, memory, and hard drive modules. Taking hard drive modules as an example, in related technologies, hard drive modules generally need to be inserted into slots in the chassis during use, and are connected to the inner wall of the slot by spring clips, thereby locking the hard drive module onto the server chassis.

[0003] However, the spring clips are prone to interfering with the slots of the server chassis during the locking or unlocking process, producing abnormal noises, and even leaving scratches or debris on the inner wall of the slot. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a server hardware module and a server to solve the problem in the related art that the spring clips of the server hardware module are prone to interference with the slot during the locking and unlocking process with the slot of the server chassis, which can cause abnormal noise and even leave scratches or debris on the inner wall of the slot.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a server hardware module, comprising:

[0006] The main body of the module can be inserted into a slot in the chassis;

[0007] The locking assembly, located on the module body, includes:

[0008] The latch and locking assembly have a locked state and an unlocked state. When the locking assembly is in the locked state, the latch can extend and lock into the lock hole on the inner wall of the slot. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked state, the latch can retract and disengage from the lock hole.

[0009] The actuating element acts on the bolt and can be manipulated to switch the latch assembly between a locked and unlocked state.

[0010] Beneficial effects: In the use of the server hardware module of this embodiment, when it needs to be inserted into the slot of the chassis, the operator can first switch the locking component to the unlocked state, thereby inserting the server hardware module into the slot of the chassis with the locking tongue retracted. After the server hardware module is inserted into place, the operator can switch the locking component to the locked state, thereby locking the server hardware module in the slot of the chassis.

[0011] When the server hardware module needs to be removed from the slot of the case, the operator can switch the locking assembly to the unlocked state, so as to pull out the server hardware module from the slot of the case in the state that the locking tongue is retracted.

[0012] Therefore, in the plugging process of the server hardware module and the slot of the case, the locking assembly can be switched to the unlocked state, and the locking tongue is in the retracted state, so that the interference between the locking tongue and the inner wall of the slot is avoided, the abnormal sound caused by the interference is avoided, and the scratch or the debris scraped on the inner wall of the slot by the locking tongue is avoided.

[0013] In addition, the server hardware module has the maintenance property, is installed in the space formed by the front window side wall, the partition plate and the front upper cover, can be interchanged with other types of modules in the installation position, is selected according to the specific configuration, and does not need to be installed or replaced with other fixing structures. The server hardware module is horizontally pushed into or pulled out of the case, and the operation is simple.

[0014] In an alternative embodiment, the locking assembly further comprises:

[0015] The locking base is connected to the module body, and the locking tongue is telescopically arranged on the locking base;

[0016] The first elastic member is supported between the locking base and the locking tongue;

[0017] The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are formed on the module body and / or the locking base and are arranged in the telescopic direction of the locking tongue, the operating member is connected to the locking tongue and can be selectively connected to the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion.

[0018] Advantages:

[0019] By so arranging, when the operator connects the operating member with the first connecting portion, the locking assembly can be switched to the locked state, and when the operator connects the operating member with the second connecting portion, the locking assembly can be switched to the unlocked state.

[0020] In an alternative embodiment, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connecting holes, and the operating member comprises:

[0021] The sleeve is arranged on the locking tongue;

[0022] The telescopic pin is arranged on the sleeve and has an extended state of extending from the sleeve and being plugged into the connecting hole, and a retracted state of being withdrawn from the connecting hole;

[0023] The handle is connected to the side of the telescopic pin away from the connecting hole and can be operated to switch the telescopic pin between the extended state and the retracted state.

[0024] Beneficial effects: Therefore, the operator can control the switching of the telescopic pin between the extended state and the retracted state by driving the handle, and when the lock catch assembly needs to be switched between the locked state and the unlocked state, the operator can first drive the handle to switch the telescopic pin to the retracted state, then drive the lock tongue to extend or retract by the operating tool, and when the lock tongue is adjusted to the appropriate state, the operator can switch the telescopic pin to the extended state to lock the telescopic pin with the connecting hole, thereby locking the lock tongue in the appropriate state.

[0025] In an alternative embodiment, the lock catch base comprises a base body and a strip-shaped hole;

[0026] The base body is arranged above the module body, the middle part of the base body is bent away from the module body, and a guide channel is formed between the base body and the module body. The guide channel forms a clearance opening near one end of the side wall of the insertion slot, and the lock tongue is slidably arranged in the guide channel through the clearance opening;

[0027] The strip-shaped hole is formed on the base body and located above the first connecting part and the second connecting part, and the operating tool passes through the strip-shaped hole and the lock tongue in sequence;

[0028] The first guide groove is formed on the base body and recessed towards the module body, and the first guide groove extends along the telescopic direction of the lock tongue;

[0029] The lock tongue comprises a lock tongue body, a locking part and a limiting protrusion:

[0030] The lock tongue body has a second guide groove formed thereon, which has the same recess direction as the first guide groove, and the second guide groove is sleeved on the first guide groove;

[0031] The locking part is connected to the lock tongue body and can pass out of the clearance opening;

[0032] The limiting protrusion is connected to the side of the lock tongue body away from the locking part, the first elastic member is a spring, one end of the spring abuts against the module body, and the other end of the spring is sleeved on the limiting protrusion.

[0033] Beneficial effects:

[0034] The lock catch base is arranged above the module body, which can facilitate the operator to operate the lock catch assembly and avoid the lock catch assembly being blocked. The first guide groove and the second guide groove can be used for guiding and limiting the lock tongue to avoid tilting of the lock tongue during telescoping. The strip-shaped hole can be used for guiding the operating tool and abutting against the operating tool when the lock tongue is in place, thereby serving as a stop structure of the lock tongue. The first elastic member is supported between the module body and the limiting protrusion, which can switch the lock tongue to the extended state, thereby restraining the lock catch assembly in the locked state.

[0035] In an alternative embodiment, the module body is formed with a first opening and a second opening arranged oppositely, and the server hardware module further comprises:

[0036] a hard disk backboard, which is arranged at the first opening of the module body;

[0037] a hard disk, which is inserted into the hard disk backboard through the second opening.

[0038] In an alternative embodiment, the module body further comprises:

[0039] a connecting flange, and a first bolt hole formed on the connecting flange, the connecting flange being detachably connected with the hard disk backboard through the first bolt hole.

[0040] In an alternative embodiment, the server hardware module further comprises:

[0041] a hook, which is connected to the upper side edge of the module body and located at the first opening;

[0042] a guide hole, which is formed on the hard disk backboard and comprises a first hole section and a second hole section connected in sequence from bottom to top, the first hole section being capable of being matched with the hook, and the hook being capable of passing through the guide hole and being hooked on the upper wall of the second hole section;

[0043] a first protrusion and a second protrusion, which are arranged below the first opening and are spaced apart along the insertion direction of the hard disk and the hard disk backboard, and the hard disk backboard being capable of being clamped between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

[0044] Advantages:

[0045] By such an arrangement, during the process of installing the hard disk backboard on the module body, the operator can first pass the hook through the first hole section of the connecting hole, and then move the hard disk backboard downward so that the hook is hooked on the second hole section. During this process, the first protrusion and the second protrusion can be slidably matched with the bottom of the hard disk backboard, and the hook can be slidably matched with the second hole section, thereby playing a certain guiding role on the hard disk backboard to guide the vertical downward movement of the hard disk backboard and accurately install it to the corresponding position.

[0046] By such an arrangement, the hook can be matched with the second hole section and limit the hard disk backboard along the width direction of the module body, and the first protrusion and the second protrusion can be matched with each other and limit the hard disk backboard along the thickness direction of the hard disk backboard, thereby firmly limiting the hard disk backboard on the hard disk module with simple and convenient operation. Then, the operator can pass the bolt through the hard disk backboard and the bolt hole in sequence, and lock the hard disk backboard on the module body.

[0047] In an alternative embodiment, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are formed on a bottom wall of the module body; and / or,

[0048] A turn-up edge extending into the module body is formed on the bottom wall of the module body, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are formed on the turn-up edge, and the bottom wall of the hard disk backboard can abut against the turn-up edge.

[0049] Beneficial effects: By such arrangement, when a plurality of hard disk backboards are arranged on the module body, a limiting groove is formed between two adjacent hard disk backboards, the turn-up edge can extend into the limiting groove and limit the side bottom of the hard disk backboard. When one hard disk backboard is arranged on the module body, the turn-up edge can increase the contact area of the first protrusion and the second protrusion with the hard disk backboard, so as to more reliably constrain the hard disk backboard on the module body.

[0050] In an alternative embodiment, a guide slide is formed on an inner wall of the module body, the guide slide extends along the insertion direction of the hard disk and the hard disk backboard, and the hard disk can slide along the guide slide.

[0051] Beneficial effects: The guide slide can slide with the hard disk and constrain the movement track of the hard disk, so that the hard disk can be accurately inserted with the hard disk backboard.

[0052] In an alternative embodiment, the guide slide includes a guide protrusion formed on one of the top wall and the bottom wall of the module body, and the hard disk can slide between two adjacent guide protrusions.

[0053] The guide slide includes a guide turn-up edge formed on the other of the top wall and the bottom wall of the module body, the guide turn-up edge extends along the insertion direction of the hard disk and the hard disk backboard, a middle part of the guide turn-up edge protrudes to form an abutting protrusion toward one side of the guide turn-up edge, and two sides of the guide turn-up edge are used to abut against one hard disk respectively.

[0054] Beneficial effects:

[0055] The guide protrusion only needs one mold for processing, which can ensure that the module body has good processing performance.

[0056] In an alternative embodiment, the server hardware module further includes a widened turn-up edge connected to at least one side of the module body, and the widened turn-up edge is used to increase the width of the server hardware module.

[0057] Beneficial effects: The widened turn-up edge can adapt to the space of the mounting position of the case, so as to ensure that the server hardware module of the embodiment can be replaced with other modules, and has good interchangeability.

[0058] In an alternative embodiment, the widened turn-up edge includes:

[0059] The first plate body is arranged at the second opening of the module body and is connected to one side wall of the module body.

[0060] The second plate body is connected to the first plate body and is located in the module body, and the second plate body is folded towards the direction close to the first opening, and the first plate body is provided with a first ventilation opening.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, the top of the module body is provided with a top flange capable of abutting against the top wall of the slot of the case, and the top flange is formed with a second ventilation opening.

[0062] One of the side of the module body and the inner wall of the slot is formed with a guide protrusion, and the other of the side of the module body and the inner wall of the slot is formed with a third guide groove extending along the direction of the insertion of the server hardware module and the case, and the guide protrusion is capable of cooperating with the third guide groove.

[0063] The server hardware module further comprises guide flanges connected to the end of the module body for insertion with the slot, and the guide flanges are arranged in pairs and are arranged on the two sides of the module body, and the guide flanges of the module body are inclined towards each other along the direction of the insertion of the server hardware module and the server case.

[0064] Beneficial effect: the second ventilation opening on the top flange can help improve the heat dissipation performance of the server hardware module.

[0065] When the server hardware module is inserted into the slot of the case, the guide protrusion can be slidably matched with the third guide groove, thereby playing a guiding role on the server hardware module, and when the server hardware module is assembled into the slot of the case, the guide protrusion can be matched with the third guide groove, thereby playing a limiting role on the server hardware module in the vertical direction.

[0066] In a second aspect, the present application further provides a server comprising:

[0067] The case is provided with a slot in the case.

[0068] The server hardware module provided in the first aspect of the present application is inserted into the slot.

[0069] Beneficial effect: the server of the second aspect of the present application comprises or uses the server hardware module of the first aspect of the present application, and therefore has the beneficial effects thereof, that is, during the insertion of the server hardware module and the slot of the case, the lock catch assembly can be switched to the unlocked state, at this time the lock tongue is in the retracted state, which can avoid interference between the lock tongue and the inner wall of the slot, and avoid abnormal noise caused by the interference, and avoid leaving scratches or scraping debris on the inner wall of the slot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0070] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments or the related art of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiments or the related art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort on the basis of these drawings.

[0071] Figure 1 A perspective view of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application from one angle;

[0072] Figure 2 A perspective view of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle, in which a hard disk backboard is installed on the module main body of the server hardware module;

[0073] Figure 3 A perspective view of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle, in which three hard disk backboards are installed on the module main body of the server hardware module;

[0074] Figure 4 A perspective view of a module base of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application from one angle;

[0075] Figure 5 An exploded view of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0076] Figure 6 A perspective view of a module base of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle;

[0077] Figure 7 A perspective view of a module upper cover of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application from one angle;

[0078] Figure 8 A perspective view of a module upper cover of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle;

[0079] Figure 9 A perspective view of a module upper cover of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application from still another angle;

[0080] Figure 10 A switching principle diagram of a lock assembly of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0081] Figure 11 An exploded view of a lock assembly of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0082] Figure 12 A perspective view of a server hardware module according to an embodiment of the present application from one angle; Figure 11A sectional view of the handle of the lock assembly shown, with the telescopic pin of the handle in the extended state;

[0083] Figure 13 A sectional view of the handle of the lock assembly shown, with the telescopic pin of the handle in the extended state; Figure 11

[0084] Figure 14 An enlarged view of the slot of the server of the embodiment of the present application from one angle;

[0085] Figure 15 An enlarged view of the slot of the server of the embodiment of the present application from another angle.

[0086] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0087] 1. Server hardware module; 101. Module main body; 1011. First connecting part; 1012. Second connecting part; 1014. Second opening; 1015. Connecting flange; 1016. Bolt hole; 1017. Hook; 1018. Guide hole; 10191. First protruding part; 10192. Second protruding part; 10110. Folded edge; 10111. Guide protruding part; 10112. Guide flange; 10113. Abutting protruding part; 10114. Widened folded edge; 101141. First plate body; 101142. Second plate body; 101143. First ventilation opening; 10115. Top flange; 10116. Second ventilation opening; 10117. Guide protruding strip; 10118. Guide folded edge; 10119. Module upper cover; 10120. Module base; 10121. Shielding flange; 10122. Reinforcing protrusion; 10123. Auxiliary flange; 10124. Stopping part; 10125. Quadrilateral hole;

[0088] 102. Lock assembly; 1021. Lock tongue; 10211. Lock tongue main body; 10212. Locking part; 10213. Limiting protruding part; 10214. Second guide groove; 1022. Handle; 10221. Sleeve; 10222. Telescopic pin; 10223. Handle; 1023. Lock base; 10231. Base main body; 10232. Avoidance opening; 10233. Strip hole; 10234. First guide groove; 1024. First elastic member;

[0089] 103. Hard disk back plate; 104. Hard disk;

[0090] 105. Chassis; 106. Slot; 1061. Third guide groove; 1062. Lock hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0091] ​In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0092] In recent years, with the rapid development of information technology represented by artificial intelligence technology, the demand for servers in the whole society has also rapidly increased. As an important indicator of server performance, the storage capacity of the server is also facing the challenge of increasing storage demand brought by the rapid growth of network data at this stage. The storage function of the server is realized by the hard disk module, in addition to ensuring the basic storage function, it also needs to meet the different operation and maintenance needs in various scenes. The maintainability of the hard disk module is an important prerequisite to ensure the stable operation of the server and reduce the labor cost of operation and maintenance. Therefore, it is of great significance to develop a maintainable server hard disk module.

[0093] The server hard disk module is usually designed to be fixed by riveting or locking screws at the front window part. This structure has poor maintainability and cannot meet the needs of the front window module to be completely removed and maintained or replaced. For servers with easy maintenance needs for the front window module.

[0094] In related technologies, part of the server hardware modules are connected with the clamping grooves on the inner wall of the slot through elastic buckles and slots, so as to lock the hard disk module on the server case.

[0095] When the hardware module is inserted into the slot, the elastic buckle can be in interference fit with the inner wall of the slot until the buckle moves to the position corresponding to the clamping groove on the inner wall of the slot and is connected with the clamping groove. This makes the elastic buckle easy to interfere with the slot of the case during locking or unlocking of the slot of the server case, producing abnormal sound, and even leaving scratches or debris on the inner wall of the slot

[0096] The embodiments of the present application will be described below in combination with Figures 1 to 15 The embodiments of the present application will be described below in combination with

[0097] According to the embodiments of the present application, on the one hand, a server hardware module 1 is provided, which comprises a module main body 101 and a locking buckle assembly 102. The module main body 101 can be inserted into the slot 106 of the case 105. The locking buckle assembly 102 is arranged on the module main body 101.

[0098] The lock catch assembly 102 comprises a lock tongue 1021 and a handle 1022. The lock catch assembly 102 has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the lock catch assembly 102 is in the locked state, the lock tongue 1021 can be locked with the lock hole 1062 on the inner wall of the slot 106. When the lock catch assembly 102 is in the unlocked state, the lock tongue 1021 can be disengaged from the lock hole 1062. The handle 1022 acts on the lock tongue 1021 and can be operated to switch the lock catch assembly 102 between the locked state and the unlocked state.

[0099] In use, when the server hardware module 1 needs to be inserted into the slot 106 of the case 105, the operator can first switch the lock catch assembly 102 to the unlocked state, so as to insert the server hardware module 1 into the slot 106 of the case 105 in the state that the lock tongue 1021 is retracted. After the server hardware module 1 is inserted into the slot 106 of the case 105, the operator can switch the lock catch assembly 102 to the locked state, so as to lock the server hardware module 1 on the slot 106 of the case 105.

[0100] When the server hardware module 1 needs to be removed from the slot 106 of the case 105, the operator can switch the lock catch assembly 102 to the unlocked state, so as to pull out the server hardware module 1 from the slot 106 of the case 105 in the state that the lock tongue 1021 is retracted.

[0101] Therefore, in the process of inserting the server hardware module 1 into the slot 106 of the case 105, the lock catch assembly 102 can be switched to the unlocked state, at this time, the lock tongue 1021 is in the retracted state, which can avoid the interference between the lock tongue 1021 and the inner wall of the slot 106, and avoid the abnormal sound caused by the interference, and avoid the scratch or the debris caused by the interference on the inner wall of the slot 106.

[0102] In one embodiment, the lock catch assembly 102 further comprises a lock catch base 1023, a first elastic member 1024, a first connecting part 1011 and a second connecting part 1012. The lock catch base 1023 is arranged on the top of the module body 101, and the lock tongue 1021 is arranged on the lock catch base 1023 in a retractable manner. The first elastic member 1024 is supported between the lock catch base 1023 and the lock tongue 1021. The first connecting part 1011 and the second connecting part 1012 are formed on the module body 101 and / or the lock catch base 1023 and are arranged in the extension direction of the lock tongue 1021. The handle 1022 is connected to the lock tongue 1021 and can be selectively connected to the first connecting part 1011 or the second connecting part 1012.

[0103] By so arranging, when the operator connects the operating member 1022 with the first connecting hole 1011, the lock catch assembly 102 can be switched to the locked state, and when the operator connects the operating member 1022 with the second connecting hole 1012, the lock catch assembly 102 can be switched to the unlocked state.

[0104] In one embodiment, the first connecting hole 1011 and the second connecting hole 1012 are connecting holes, as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 The operating member 1022 includes a sleeve 10221, a retractable pin 10222 and a handle 10223. The sleeve 10221 is arranged on the lock tongue 1021. The retractable pin 10222 is arranged on the sleeve 10221, and has an extended state in which the retractable pin 10222 extends from the sleeve 10221 and is inserted into the connecting hole, and a retracted state in which the retractable pin 10222 is withdrawn from the connecting hole. The handle 10223 is connected to the side of the retractable pin 10222 away from the connecting hole, and can be operated to switch the retractable pin 10222 between the extended state and the retracted state.

[0105] Therefore, the operator can control the retractable pin 10222 to switch between the extended state and the retracted state by driving the handle 10223. When it is needed to switch the lock catch assembly 102 between the locked state and the unlocked state, the operator can first drive the handle 10223 to switch the retractable pin 10222 to the retracted state, and then move the lock tongue 1021 by the operating member 1022 to drive the lock tongue 1021 to extend or retract. When the lock tongue 1021 is adjusted to the appropriate state, the operator can switch the retractable pin 10222 to the extended state to lock the retractable pin 10222 with the connecting hole, so as to lock the lock tongue 1021 in the appropriate state.

[0106] The operating member 1022 can be an elastic plunger which can be divided into two states of pull-out and fall-down. The handle 10223 is clamped at different positions of the base of the elastic plunger to achieve the two states. The elastic plunger is automatically reset by a spring. The elastic plunger is clamped in the fall-down state in the notch of the base of the elastic plunger, and is clamped in the pull-out state outside the notch. This is well known to those skilled in the art, and thus will not be described in detail here.

[0107] In one embodiment, the lock base 1023 comprises a base body 10231 and a strip-shaped hole 10233. The base body 10231 is arranged above the module body 101, the middle part of the base body 10231 is bent away from the module body 101, and a guide channel is formed between the base body 10231 and the module body 101. The guide channel is close to one end of the side wall of the slot 106, and forms a avoiding opening 10232. The lock tongue 1021 passes through the avoiding opening 10232 and is slidably arranged in the guide channel. The strip-shaped hole 10233 is formed on the base body 10231 and above the first connecting part 1011 and the second connecting part 1012. The operating member 1022 passes through the strip-shaped hole 10233 and the lock tongue 1021 in sequence. The first guide groove 10234 is formed on the base body 10231 and is recessed towards the module body 101. The first guide groove 10234 extends along the extension and retraction direction of the lock tongue 1021. The strip-shaped hole 10233 is arranged on the guide groove.

[0108] The lock tongue 1021 comprises a lock tongue body 10211, a locking part 10212 and a limiting protrusion 10213. The lock tongue body 10211 is provided with a second guide groove 10214 which is recessed in the same direction as the first guide groove 10234. The second guide groove 10214 is sleeved on the first guide groove 10234. The locking part 10212 is connected to the lock tongue body 10211 and can pass out of the avoiding opening 10232. The limiting protrusion 10213 is connected to the side of the lock tongue body 10211 away from the locking part 10212. The first elastic member 1024 is a spring. One end of the spring abuts against the module body 101, and the other end is sleeved on the limiting protrusion 10213.

[0109] As shown in Figure 2 , the lock base 1023 is arranged above the module body 101, which can facilitate the operator to operate the lock assembly 102 and avoid the lock assembly 102 being blocked. The first guide groove 10234 and the second guide groove 10214 can be used for guiding and limiting the lock tongue 1021, so as to avoid the lock tongue 1021 from tilting during extension and retraction. The strip-shaped hole 10233 can be used for guiding the operating member 1022 and abutting against the operating member 1022 when the lock tongue 1021 is moved into position, thereby serving as a stop structure of the lock tongue 1021. The first elastic member 1024 is supported between the module body 101 and the limiting protrusion 10213, and can switch the lock tongue 1021 to the extended state, thereby restraining the lock assembly 102 in the locked state.

[0110] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 11As shown, the periphery of the lock base 1023 is further provided with a connecting flange 1015, which is used to connect with the module body 101. Exemplarily, in an alternative embodiment, the connecting flange 1015 is provided with a rivet hole, and the lock assembly 102 is riveted on the module body 101 through the rivet hole.

[0111] In an embodiment, the module body 101 is provided with a first opening and a second opening 1014 arranged oppositely, and the server hardware module 1 further comprises a hard disk backboard 103 and a hard disk 104. The hard disk backboard 103 is arranged on the first opening of the module body 101. The hard disk 104 is inserted into the hard disk backboard 103 through the second opening 1014.

[0112] In an embodiment, the module body 101 comprises a module base 10120 and a module upper cover 10119 detachably arranged on the module base 10120.

[0113] As an alternative embodiment, the module body 101 is a continuous shell structure.

[0114] Exemplarily, in an alternative embodiment, six 2.5-inch hard disks 104 are inserted into the module body 101.

[0115] As an alternative embodiment, the server hardware module 1 can also be other types of hardware modules, such as bus modules or memory modules, which are well known to those skilled in the art, and thus will not be described in detail herein.

[0116] In an embodiment, the module body 101 further comprises a connecting flange 1015 and a first bolt hole 1016 formed on the connecting flange 1015, and the connecting flange 1015 can be detachably connected with the hard disk backboard 103 through the first bolt hole 1016.

[0117] In this way, the hard disk backboard 103 and the module body 101 can be reliably connected. As an alternative embodiment, the connection between the hard disk backboard 103 and the module body 101 can also be riveting or clamping, etc.

[0118] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the server hardware module 1 comprises a module body 101 and a lock assembly 102. Figure 3 and Figure 8As shown, the server hardware module 1 further comprises a clamping hook 1017, a guide hole 1018, a first protrusion 10191 and a second protrusion 10192. The clamping hook 1017 is connected to the upper side edge of the module body 101 and is located at the first opening. The guide hole 1018 is formed on the hard disk back plate 103 and comprises a first hole segment and a second hole segment connected in sequence from bottom to top. The first hole segment can be in clearance fit with the clamping hook 1017. The clamping hook 1017 can pass through the guide hole 1018 and be hooked on the upper wall of the second hole segment. The first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192 are arranged below the first opening. The first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192 are arranged in a spaced manner along the insertion direction of the hard disk 104 and the hard disk back plate 103. The hard disk back plate 103 can be clamped between the first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192.

[0119] By such an arrangement, during the process of installing the hard disk back plate 103 on the module body 101, the operator can first pass the clamping hook 1017 through the first hole segment of the connecting hole, and then move the hard disk back plate 103 downward so that the clamping hook 1017 is hooked on the second hole segment. During this process, the clamping hook 1017 can be in sliding fit with the second hole segment, and the first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192 can be in sliding fit with the bottom of the hard disk back plate 103, thereby playing a guiding role on the hard disk back plate 103 to guide the vertical downward movement of the hard disk back plate 103 and accurately install it to the corresponding position.

[0120] By such an arrangement, the clamping hook 1017 can be in fit with the second hole segment and limit the hard disk back plate 103 in the width direction of the module body 101. The first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192 can be in fit with each other and limit the hard disk back plate 103 in the thickness direction of the hard disk back plate 103. In this way, the hard disk back plate 103 is firmly limited on the hard disk 104 module, and the operation is simple and convenient. Then, the operator can pass the bolts through the hard disk back plate 103 and the bolt holes 1016 in sequence, and lock the hard disk back plate 103 on the module body 101.

[0121] Preferably, the bolts are hand bolts. Through the cooperation of the first protrusion 10191, the second protrusion 10192, the guide hole 1018, the clamping hook 1017 and the bolt hole 1016, the hard disk back plate 103 can be disassembled and assembled without tools.

[0122] In one embodiment, the first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192 are formed on the bottom wall of the module body 101.

[0123] In one embodiment, a convexity is formed on the module body 101. The middle part of the convexity is slotted to separate the convexity into the first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192.

[0124] In a preferred embodiment, a bottom wall of the module body 101 is formed with a turn-up edge 10110 extending into the module body 101, the turn-up edge 10110 is formed with a first protrusion 10191 and a second protrusion 10192, and the bottom of the hard disk backboard 103 is formed with a limiting slot capable of sleeving the turn-up edge 10110.

[0125] The module body 101 can be optionally connected with one hard disk backboard 103 or multiple hard disk backboards 103. For example, as shown in the embodiment of Figure 2 , the module body 101 is provided with one six-port backboard, and as shown in the embodiment of Figure 3 , the module body 101 is provided with three two-port backboards.

[0126] Through such arrangement, when the module body 101 is provided with multiple hard disk backboards 103, the limiting slot is formed between two adjacent hard disk backboards, and the turn-up edge 10110 can extend into the limiting slot and limit the side bottom of the hard disk backboard 103. When the module body 101 is provided with one hard disk backboard 103, the turn-up edge 10110 can increase the contact area between the first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192 and the hard disk backboard 103, so as to more reliably constrain the hard disk backboard 103 on the module body 101.

[0127] In a preferred embodiment, the module body 101 is provided with one turn-up edge 10110 on each side, and the first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192 are formed on the side of the two turn-up edges 10110 close to each other.

[0128] The middle part of the module body 101 is provided with multiple groups of turn-up edges 10110, each group of turn-up edges 10110 includes two turn-up edges 10110 arranged oppositely, and through such arrangement, each group of turn-up edges 10110 can limit the hard disk backboard 103 on both sides thereof.

[0129] In an embodiment, the inner wall of the module body 101 is formed with a guide slide extending along the insertion direction of the hard disk 104 and the hard disk backboard 103, and the hard disk 104 can slide along the guide slide. The guide slide can slide with the hard disk 104 and constrain the movement track of the hard disk 104, so as to enable the hard disk 104 to be accurately inserted with the hard disk backboard 103.

[0130] In an embodiment, the bottom of the second opening 1014 of the module body 101 is further provided with a shielding turn-up edge 10121, and when the server hardware module 1 is inserted into the slot 106 of the case 105, the shielding turn-up edge 10121 can shield the edge of the bottom wall of the case 105, so as to improve the aesthetics of the front window of the case 105.

[0131] In one embodiment, the guide slide includes a guide ridge 10117 formed on one of the top wall and the bottom wall of the module body 101, and the hard disk 104 can slide between two adjacent guide ridges 10117.

[0132] The guide slide includes a guide flange 10112 formed on the other of the top wall and the bottom wall of the module body 101, the guide flange 10112 extends along the insertion direction of the hard disk 104 and the hard disk backboard 103, the middle part of the guide flange 10112 protrudes towards one side of the guide flange 10112 to form an abutting protrusion 10113, and the two sides of the guide flange 10112 are used to abut against one hard disk 104 respectively.

[0133] The guide ridge 10117 only needs to use one mold for processing, which can ensure that the module body 101 has good processability.

[0134] In one embodiment, the top wall of the module body 101 further forms a quadrilateral hole 10125, the quadrilateral hole 10125 corresponds to the position of the hard disk 104 one by one, and the front part of the quadrilateral hole 10125 is provided with a flange, which can be matched with the bracket buckle of the hard disk 104, so as to reliably limit the hard disk 104 on the module body 101. In one embodiment, the top wall of the module body 101 is further provided with an auxiliary flange 10123 which assists in guiding the lock buckle assembly 102.

[0135] In one embodiment, the first opening of the module body 101 is further provided with a stop portion 10124, when the hard disk 104 and the hard disk backboard 103 are inserted into each other, the hard disk 104 can abut against the stop portion 10124 to prevent the hard disk 104 from moving excessively and causing the hard disk backboard 103 to be crushed.

[0136] Exemplarily, the abutting protrusion 10113 protrudes to the right side and can abut against the hard disk 104 on the right side of the guide flange 10112, and the guide flange 10112 at both ends of the abutting protrusion 10113 can abut against the hard disk 104 on the left side.

[0137] In a preferred embodiment, the abutting protrusion 10113 is formed on the bottom wall of the module body 101 by a punch, which can make the module body 101 have good processability.

[0138] As a convertible embodiment, the abutting protrusion 10113 is welded on the bottom wall of the module body 101.

[0139] In one embodiment, the server hardware module 1 further includes a widened flange 10114 connected to at least one side of the module body 101, and the widened flange 10114 is used to increase the width of the server hardware module 1.

[0140] The widened folding edge 10114 can fit the mounting space of the case 105, so that the server hardware module of the embodiment can be replaced by other modules, and has good interchangeability.

[0141] In one embodiment, the widened folding edge 10114 includes a first plate body 101141 and a second plate body 101142. The first plate body 101141 is arranged at the second opening 1014 of the module body 101 and connected to one side wall of the module body 101 in the width direction. The second plate body 101142 is connected to the first plate body 101141 and located in the module body 101. The second plate body 101142 is folded towards the direction close to the first opening, and the first plate body 101141 is provided with a first vent 101143.

[0142] The first vent 101143 can be used for ventilation and helps to improve the heat dissipation performance of the server hardware module 1.

[0143] In one embodiment, the side wall of the module body 101 is further provided with a plurality of first through holes extending along the insertion direction of the hard disk 104 and the hard disk back plate 103. The second plate body 101142 is provided with a connecting edge, and the connecting edge is provided with a second through hole. When the hard disk 104 is pressed or a gap is generated between the hard disk 104 and the side wall of the module body 101 due to machining error or other reasons, the operator can connect the appropriate first through hole and the connecting edge to adjust the thickness of the widened folding edge 10114, so that the hard disk 104 can be adapted to the module body 101.

[0144] In one embodiment, the top of the module body 101 is provided with a top folding edge 10115, which can abut against the top wall of the slot 106 of the case 105. The top folding edge 10115 is formed with a second vent 10116. The second vent on the top folding edge 10115 can help to improve the heat dissipation performance of the server hardware module 1.

[0145] In one embodiment, the top folding edge 10115 is provided with a bending edge on each side along the length direction, and the bending edge is connected to the top wall of the module body 101 to improve the structural strength of the top folding edge 10115.

[0146] One of the side of the module body 101 and the inner wall of the slot 106 is formed with a guide protrusion 10111, and the other of the side of the module body 101 and the inner wall of the slot 106 is formed with a third guide groove 1061 extending along the insertion direction of the server hardware module 1 and the case 105, and the guide protrusion 10111 can cooperate with the third guide groove 1061.

[0147] When the server hardware module 1 is inserted into the slot 106 of the case 105, the guide protrusion 10111 can be slidably fitted into the third guide groove 1061, thereby playing a guiding role for the server hardware module 1. After the server hardware module 1 is assembled into the slot 106 of the case 105, the guide protrusion 10111 can be fitted into the third guide groove 1061, thereby playing a limiting role in the vertical direction for the server hardware module 1.

[0148] In one embodiment, the guide protrusion 10111 is a guide pin connected to the side of the module body 101. As an alternative embodiment, the guide protrusion 10111 can also be a protruding structure formed on the side of the module body 101 by stamping or welding.

[0149] The server hardware module 1 further comprises guide flaps 10118. The guide flaps 10118 are connected to the module body 101 at the end for insertion into the slot 106, and are arranged in pairs and located on both sides of the module body 101. In the direction of insertion of the server hardware module 1 into the case 105, the guide flaps 10118 of the module body 101 are inclined towards each other. The guide flaps 10118 can facilitate the insertion of the server hardware module 1 into the slot 106 of the case 105.

[0150] Next, the installation process of the server hardware module 1 of the embodiment of the application is described. First, the hard disk backboard 103 is installed on the module body 101. During installation, the two sides of the bottom of the hard disk backboard 103 are positioned by the first protrusion 10191 and the second protrusion 10192 of the folded flaps 10110. Then, the guide hole 1018 on the hard disk backboard 103 is sleeved on the clasp 1017, and the hard disk backboard 103 is pressed down to be limited on the module body 101 by the cooperation of the first protrusion 10191, the second protrusion 10192, the clasp 1017 and the guide hole 1018.

[0151] Then, a bolt is used to sequentially pass through the hard disk backboard 103 and the bolt hole 1016, thereby locking the hard disk backboard 103 on the module body 101. Preferably, the bolt is a hand screw, which can facilitate the operation of the user.

[0152] The hard disk 104 is then inserted into the module body 101 through the second opening 1014. The hard disk 104 can be mated with the connector on the hard disk backboard 103 under the guidance of the guide slide. When the hard disk 104 is inserted into the hard disk backboard 103, the abutting protrusion can abut against the hard disk 104 to avoid damaging the hard disk backboard 103 due to excessive insertion force.

[0153] Finally, the server hardware module 1 is inserted into the slot 106 of the server through the cooperation of the guide convex part 10111 and the third guide groove 1061, the locking assembly 102 is switched to the locked state, and the server hardware module 1 is locked on the case 105 of the server.

[0154] According to the embodiment of the present application, in a further aspect, there is also provided a server comprising a case 105 and the server hardware module 1 provided by the first aspect of the present application. The case 105 is provided with a slot 106, and the server hardware module 1 is inserted into the slot 106.

[0155] The server of the second aspect of the present application comprises or uses the server hardware module 1 of the first aspect of the present application, and thus has the beneficial effects thereof, i.e., during the insertion of the server hardware module 1 into the slot 106 of the case 105, the locking assembly 102 can be switched to the unlocked state, and the locking tongue 1021 is in the retracted state, so that the locking tongue 1021 can avoid interfering with the inner wall of the slot 106, and the abnormal noise caused by the interference is avoided, and the locking tongue 1021 can also avoid leaving scratches or scraping debris on the inner wall of the slot 106.

[0156] In addition, the server hardware module 1 of the embodiment of the present application has the easy maintenance feature, the server hardware module 1 is installed in the space formed by the front window side wall, the partition and the front upper cover, can be interchanged with other types of modules at the installation position, and can be selected according to the specific configuration required, without the need to install or replace other fixing structures. The server hardware module 1 is horizontally pushed into or pulled out of the case 105 at the installation position, and the operation is simple.

[0157] Although the embodiments of the present application are described in conjunction with the drawings, various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and such modifications and changes fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A server hardware module, comprising: The application relates to a server hardware module (1) which comprises: a module body (101) capable of being inserted into a slot (106) of a case (105); a lock catch assembly (102) arranged on the module body (101), the lock catch assembly (102) comprising: a lock tongue (1021), the lock catch assembly (102) having a locked state and an unlocked state, when the lock catch assembly (102) is in the locked state, the lock tongue (1021) can be extended and locked with a lock hole (1062) on the inner wall of the slot (106), when the lock catch assembly (102) is in the unlocked state, the lock tongue (1021) can be retracted and disengaged from the lock hole (1062); a manipulating member (1022) acting on the lock tongue (1021) and capable of being manipulated to switch the lock catch assembly (102) between the locked state and the unlocked state; the lock catch assembly (102) further comprises: a lock catch base (1023) connected to the module body (101), the lock tongue (1021) being telescopically arranged on the lock catch base (1023); a first elastic member (1024) supported between the lock catch base (1023) and the lock tongue (1021); a first connecting part (1011) and a second connecting part (1012) formed on the module body (101) and / or the lock catch base (1023) and arranged in the extension and retraction direction of the lock tongue (1021), the manipulating member (1022) being connected to the lock tongue (1021) and capable of being selectively connected to the first connecting part (1011) or the second connecting part (1012); when the manipulating member (1022) is connected to the first connecting part (1011), the lock catch assembly (102) can be switched to the locked state, when the manipulating member (1022) is connected to the second connecting part (1012), the lock catch assembly (102) can be switched to the unlocked state; during the plugging process of the server hardware module (1) and the slot (106) of the case (105), the lock catch assembly (102) can be switched to the unlocked state, and the lock tongue (1021) is in the retracted state.

2. The server hardware module of claim 1, wherein, the first connecting part (1011) and the second connecting part (1012) are connecting holes, and the manipulating member (1022) comprises: a sleeve (10221) penetrating the lock tongue (1021); a telescopic pin (10222) penetrating the sleeve (10221) and having an extended state of extending from the sleeve (10221) and being plugged into the connecting hole and a retracted state of being retracted from the connecting hole; a handle (10223) connected to the telescopic pin (10222) on the side away from the connecting hole and capable of being manipulated to switch the telescopic pin (10222) between the extended state and the retracted state.

3. The server hardware module of claim 1, wherein, the lock catch base (1023) comprises a base body (10231) and a strip-shaped hole (10233). A base body (10231) is arranged above the module body (101), a middle part of the base body (10231) is bent away from the module body (101), and a guide channel is formed between the base body (10231) and the module body (101); the guide channel is provided with an avoiding opening (10232) at one end of a side wall of the slot (106); and the lock tongue (1021) is slidably arranged in the guide channel through the avoiding opening (10232); A strip-shaped hole (10233) is formed in the base body (10231) and located above the first connecting part (1011) and the second connecting part (1012); and the operating part (1022) passes through the strip-shaped hole (10233) and the lock tongue (1021) in sequence; A first guide groove (10234) is formed in the base body (10231) and recessed towards the module body (101); and the first guide groove (10234) extends along the extension direction of the lock tongue (1021); The lock tongue (1021) comprises a lock tongue body (10211), a locking part (10212) and a limiting protrusion (10213); The lock tongue body (10211) is provided with a second guide groove (10214) recessed in the same direction as the first guide groove (10234); and the second guide groove (10214) is sleeved on the first guide groove (10234); The locking part (10212) is connected to the lock tongue body (10211) and can pass out of the avoiding opening (10232); The limiting protrusion (10213) is connected to one side of the lock tongue body (10211) away from the locking part (10212); the first elastic member (1024) is a spring; one end of the spring abuts against the module body (101); and the other end of the spring is sleeved on the limiting protrusion (10213).

4. The server hardware module of any of claims 1-3, wherein, The module body (101) is provided with a first opening and a second opening (1014) arranged oppositely; and the server hardware module (1) further comprises: A hard disk back plate (103) is arranged at the first opening of the module body (101); A hard disk (104) is connected to the hard disk back plate (103) through the second opening (1014).

5. The server hardware module of claim 4, wherein, The module body (101) further comprises: A connecting flange (1015) and a first bolt hole (1016) formed in the connecting flange (1015); the connecting flange (1015) is detachably connected to the hard disk back plate (103) through the first bolt hole (1016).

6. The server hardware module of claim 4, wherein, Further comprising: A clamping hook (1017) is connected to the upper side edge of the module body (101) and located at the first opening. A guide hole (1018) is formed on the hard disk backboard (103), and includes a first hole section and a second hole section connected in sequence from bottom to top, the first hole section can be matched with the hook (1017), and the hook (1017) can pass through the guide hole (1018) and be hooked on the upper wall of the second hole section; A first protrusion (10191) and a second protrusion (10192) are arranged below the first opening, the first protrusion (10191) and the second protrusion (10192) are arranged in a spaced manner along the insertion direction of the hard disk (104) and the hard disk backboard (103), and the hard disk backboard (103) can be clamped between the first protrusion (10191) and the second protrusion (10192).

7. The server hardware module of claim 6, wherein, The first protrusion (10191) and the second protrusion (10192) are formed on the bottom wall of the module body (101); and / or, The bottom wall of the module body (101) is formed with a folded edge (10110) extending into the module body (101), the first protrusion (10191) and the second protrusion (10192) are formed on the folded edge (10110), and the bottom wall of the hard disk backboard (103) can abut against the folded edge (10110).

8. The server hardware module of claim 4, wherein, A guide slide is formed on the inner wall of the module body (101), the guide slide extends along the insertion direction of the hard disk (104) and the hard disk backboard (103), and the hard disk (104) can slide along the guide slide.

9. The server hardware module of claim 8, wherein, The guide slide includes a guide protrusion (10117) formed on one of the top wall and the bottom wall of the module body (101), and the hard disk (104) can slide between two adjacent guide protrusions (10117); The guide slide includes a guide folded edge (10112) formed on the other of the top wall and the bottom wall of the module body (101), the guide folded edge (10112) extends along the insertion direction of the hard disk (104) and the hard disk backboard (103), a middle part of the guide folded edge (10112) protrudes towards one side direction of the guide folded edge (10112) to form an abutting protrusion (10113), and two sides of the guide folded edge (10112) are used for abutting against one hard disk (104) respectively.

10. The server hardware module of claim 4, wherein, A widened folded edge (10114) connected to at least one side of the module body (101) is further included, and the widened folded edge (10114) is used for increasing the width of the server hardware module (1).

11. The server hardware module of claim 10, wherein, The widened folded edge (10114) includes: A first plate body (101141) is arranged at the second opening (1014) of the module body (101) and connected to one side wall of the module body (101); A second plate body (101142) is connected to the first plate body (101141) and located in the module body (101), the second plate body (101142) is folded towards the direction close to the first opening, and the first plate body (101141) is provided with a first ventilation opening (101143).

12. The server hardware module according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The top of the module body (101) is provided with a top flange (10115), the top flange (10115) can abut against the top wall of the slot (106) of the case (105), the top flange (10115) is formed with a second ventilation opening (10116); and / or, One of the side of the module body (101) and the inner wall of the slot (106) is formed with a guide protrusion (10111), the other of the side of the module body (101) and the inner wall of the slot (106) is formed with a third guide groove (1061), the third guide groove (1061) extends along the direction of the server hardware module (1) and the case (105) are plugged, the guide protrusion (10111) can cooperate with the third guide groove (1061); and / or, The server hardware module (1) further comprises a guide flange (10118) connected to the module body (101) at the end for plugging with the slot (106), the guide flanges (10118) are arranged in pairs and are arranged on both sides of the module body (101), along the direction of the server hardware module (1) and the case (105) are plugged, the guide flanges (10118) of the module body (101) are inclined towards each other.

13. A server, characterized by Comprise: A case (105) is provided with a slot (106) in the case (105); The server hardware module (1) according to any one of claims 1-12 is inserted into the slot (106).

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