A network card mounting module, chassis, and network card installation method

Abstract

This invention discloses a network card (NIC) fixing module, a chassis, and a NIC installation method, applicable to the field of NIC installation. The NIC fixing module includes: a board bracket for mounting a board, the board having a NIC connector for insertion; a first support component mounted on the board bracket, the first support component having a first bearing portion for detachable connection to a first end of the NIC; a second support component mounted on the board bracket, the second support component located on the side of the NIC connector opposite to the first support component; and a main bracket, one end connected to the first support component and the other end connected to the second support component. The NIC fixing module provided by this invention can limit and support the NIC using the limiting space formed by the first support component, the second support component, the board bracket, and the main bracket, ensuring the positional stability of the NIC, reducing shaking, thereby ensuring smooth operation of the NIC and improving the installation reliability of the NIC.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of network card installation, and in particular to a network card mounting module, a chassis, and a network card installation method. Background Technology

[0002] During the use of GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) chassis, the chassis is generally designed with a structure for fixing the PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) form factor GPU card module. These structures for fixing GPU card modules are often not modifiable. When the GPU chassis is reused and a network card is installed, the network card lacks a casing design, resulting in insufficient strength after installation in the GPU chassis. When the cover plate on the network card is touched, it is easy for the network card to wobble.

[0003] In related technologies, when installing a network card into a GPU chassis, the network card is typically secured to the chassis using a bracket structure on the network card and fasteners such as screws. However, the network card installation in these technologies is not very secure, the network card is prone to shaking, and its reliability is poor.

[0004] Therefore, how to improve the reliability of network card fixed modules is a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a network card fixing module, chassis, and network card installation method, which can effectively prevent network card shaking, ensure network card installation stability, thereby ensuring network card reliability and improving service life.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A network card fixing module, comprising:

[0008] A board bracket for mounting boards, wherein the boards are provided with network card connectors for inserting network cards;

[0009] A first support component is mounted on the board bracket. The first support component is provided with a first bearing portion for detachable connection with the first end of the network card.

[0010] The second support component is mounted on the board bracket and is located on the side of the network card connector opposite to the first support component.

[0011] The main support has one end connected to the first support component and the other end connected to the second support component. The main support is located on the side of the first support component and the second support component away from the board bracket, and the first support component, the second support component, the board bracket and the main support surround each other to form a limiting space for limiting the network card.

[0012] On the other hand, the main support includes a main baffle, a main base plate, a first side and a second side. The main baffle is located on the side of the main base plate away from the plate bracket. The first side and the second side are located on the sides of the main baffle and the main base plate, respectively. The first side is connected to the first support component, and the second side is connected to the second support component.

[0013] On the other hand, the first side and the second side are respectively formed by bending and extending from both sides of the main body base plate, and the two sides of the main body baffle are provided with baffle fixing edges, which are fixedly connected to the first side or the second side.

[0014] On the other hand, both the first side and the second side are provided with main body assembly holes, and both the first support component and the second support component are provided with support assembly holes. The main body assembly holes and the support assembly holes are detachably connected; and / or, both the main body base plate and the main body baffle are provided with weight reduction holes.

[0015] On the other hand, the first support component includes a first baffle, a first top plate and a first left side plate. The first top plate is located on top of the first baffle, and the first left side plate is located on the side of the first baffle near the board bracket, and the first left side plate is detachably connected to the board bracket. The first bearing portion is located on the side of the first baffle near the second support component, and the first end of the network card is installed between the first top plate and the first bearing portion.

[0016] On the other hand, the first support component also includes a first bracket, which is installed on the side of the first baffle near the second support component. The first bearing portion is formed by extending and bending the first bracket on the side near the first top plate. A bearing space is formed between the first top plate and the first bearing portion for inserting the first end of the network card. The first bearing portion is provided with a bearing assembly hole, and the first end of the network card is detachably connected to the bearing assembly hole by fasteners.

[0017] The first support component further includes a first base plate, the first top plate is formed by bending the top of the first baffle, and the bottom of the first baffle is bent to form the first base plate opposite to the first top plate; both the first top plate and the first base plate extend toward the second support component, and the first top plate and the first left side plate are an integral structure;

[0018] The first baffle is also provided with a first clearance groove, and the first bracket is provided with an input / output hole, a light-transmitting hole and a first heat dissipation hole. The input / output hole, the light-transmitting hole and the first heat dissipation hole are all corresponding to the position of the first clearance groove. The periphery of the first bracket is fixedly connected to the first baffle, and the first heat dissipation hole is connected to the limiting space.

[0019] The first support component further includes a first right side plate, which is fixedly connected to the first bottom plate. The first right side plate is located on the side of the first baffle that is away from the first left side plate and is located outside the main support to limit the main support. The first bottom plate is also provided with a plurality of clearance holes, the positions of which correspond to the positions of the first bearing part.

[0020] The first baffle is provided with a plurality of first positioning posts on the side opposite to the first bracket, and the first positioning posts are used to cooperate with the positioning holes of the chassis.

[0021] On the other hand, the second support component includes a second support body and a second connecting edge. The second connecting edge is suspended on the side of the second support body. The second connecting edge is formed by extending and bending from the top of the second support body near the board bracket. The second connecting edge is detachably connected to the board bracket. The second support body is provided with a second bearing portion, which is used to bear the second end of the network card.

[0022] On the other hand, the second support body has an upper ventilation limiting edge and a lower connecting edge on the side near the first support component. The upper ventilation limiting edge abuts against the second end of the network card, and the second bearing part is installed on the upper ventilation limiting edge. The lower connecting edge is connected to the main body bracket. The second support body is provided with a heat dissipation cavity. The upper ventilation limiting edge is provided with a second heat dissipation hole. The upper ventilation limiting edge and the lower connecting edge form a heat dissipation groove. The second heat dissipation hole, the heat dissipation groove, and the limiting space are all connected to the heat dissipation cavity.

[0023] The present invention also provides a chassis including the network card fixing module described in any one of the above claims.

[0024] A method for installing a network card includes the following steps:

[0025] Remove the baffle from the network card assembly to obtain the network card in the network card assembly;

[0026] Assemble the network card with the first support component;

[0027] Install the network card on the board connector and fix the first support component on the board bracket;

[0028] The main support bracket is installed on the first support component;

[0029] The second support component is installed on the board bracket, and the second support component is fixed to the main support bracket.

[0030] The network card fixing module provided by this invention has the following advantages: To solve the problem of network cards easily shaking after installation in a chassis due to the lack of a casing, a structure consisting of a first support component, a second support component, and a main bracket is added. The first support component is located at the first end of the network card, and the second support component is located at the second end of the network card, i.e., the first support component and the second support component are respectively provided at both ends of the network card. Then, the main bracket is used to fix the first support component and the second support component on the side away from the board bracket, so that the first support component, the board bracket, the second support component, and the main bracket are distributed around the network card in sequence. That is, the first support component, the second support component, the board bracket, and the main bracket surround and form a limiting space for limiting the network card, which can stably support and limit the network card, preventing it from shaking. Pushing the first support component prevents the network card from shaking, while simultaneously facilitating the positioning of the network card and the connection between the network card and the board. Furthermore, the first end of the network card can be mounted on the first support component, and the second support component, depending on the size of the network card, allows the second end of the network card to be mounted on the second support component, or it can be spaced apart from the second support component. When the network card is spaced apart from the second support component, the second support component supports the main support frame. The first support component, the second support component, and the main support frame reinforce each other, effectively improving the positional stability of the first support component, thereby ensuring the positional stability of the network card. Furthermore, by providing the first bearing portion on the first support component, the first end of the network card can be effectively supported, ensuring the positional accuracy of the network card and facilitating subsequent installation of the network card onto the network card connector.

[0031] The network card fixing module provided by the present invention can limit and support the network card by means of the limiting space formed by the first supporting component, the second supporting component, the board bracket and the main support when reusing the existing chassis structure, so as to ensure the positional stability of the network card, reduce shaking, thereby ensuring the smooth operation of the network card and improving the installation reliability of the network card.

[0032] In one embodiment, by setting the second supporting body and the second connecting edge, the second connecting edge is suspended on the side of the second supporting body, and the second connecting edge is formed by extending and bending from the top of the second supporting body, giving the second connecting edge a certain degree of elasticity. The second connecting edge needs to be installed on the board bracket first, and then the second supporting body is installed on the main support bracket. Due to the suspension setting of the second connecting edge, the second supporting body can undergo a small displacement when assembled with the main support bracket, which facilitates accurate positioning of the second supporting body and the main support bracket, reduces processing and assembly difficulty, and thus reduces manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the second supporting body is provided with a second bearing part, which supports the second end of the network card, ensuring that both the first and second ends of the network card can be well supported, thereby further improving the stability of the network card and reducing the shaking of the network card.

[0033] The chassis provided by the present invention is equipped with the above-mentioned network card fixing module. Since the network card fixing module has the above-mentioned technical effects, the chassis equipped with the network card fixing module should also have the corresponding technical effects.

[0034] The network card installation method provided by this invention allows for direct installation and fixation of the network card by disassembling the baffle in the network card assembly. This method is applicable to network cards of different sizes. When the distance between the first and second supporting components is greater than the network card itself, the network card is primarily fixed by the first supporting component and the circuit board, and reinforced by the second supporting component and the main support bracket. Furthermore, during network card installation, the network card and the first supporting component can be moved simultaneously. After the network card is in place, the position of the first supporting component can be fixed, improving assembly efficiency and preventing damage to the network card during the assembly of other components. The network card is separated from the network card connector to ensure the positional reliability of the network card. Further, after fixing the first supporting component to the board bracket, the main support is installed on the first supporting component. Then, the second supporting component is first fixed to the board bracket, and then to the main support. Finally, using the existing assembly holes on the chassis, the network card fixing module and the network card are installed inside the chassis. This network card installation method uses the limiting space formed by the first supporting component, the second supporting component, the board bracket, and the main support to limit and support the network card, ensuring the positional stability of the network card, reducing shaking, and achieving high assembly efficiency and stable connection. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the network interface card (NIC) component in related technologies;

[0037] Figure 2 An exploded structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the network card fixing module provided by the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the first support component in the network card fixing module.

[0039] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the second support component in the network card fixing module.

[0040] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the main support frame in the network card mounting module.

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the network card fixing module provided by the present invention in one of the assembled states.

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the network card fixing module provided by the present invention in state two after assembly;

[0043] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis provided by the present invention;

[0044] Figure 9 for Figure 8 An enlarged structural diagram of part A in the chassis shown;

[0045] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of the network card installation method provided by the present invention.

[0046] Figure label:

[0047] Board bracket 1; Board 11;

[0048] First support component 2; First baffle 21; First positioning post 211; First top plate 22; First bottom plate 23; Clearance hole 231; First left side plate 24; First right side plate 25; First bracket 26; First bearing part 261; Bearing assembly hole 262; Input / output hole 263; Light transmission hole 264; First heat dissipation hole 265; Lifting plate 27;

[0049] Second support component 3; second support body 31; second bearing part 311; upper ventilation limiting edge 312; second heat dissipation hole 3121; lower connecting edge 313; second connecting edge 32; support assembly hole 33; knob screw 34;

[0050] Main support 4; main baffle 41; baffle fixing edge 411; main base plate 42; first side 43; second side 44; main assembly hole 45; weight reduction hole 46;

[0051] Network card component 5; shield 51; network card 52;

[0052] Chassis 6; Chassis positioning hole 61; Chassis screw hole 62. Detailed Implementation

[0053] The core of this invention is to provide a network card fixing module, chassis, and network card installation method, which can significantly improve the stability of the network card, make installation convenient, and ensure reliable use.

[0054] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0055] In this implementation, please refer to Figure 2 The network card fixed module includes:

[0056] Board bracket 1 is used to install board 11, and board 11 is provided with a network card connector for network card 52 to be inserted;

[0057] The first support component 2 is mounted on the board bracket 1. The first support component 2 is provided with a first bearing part 261 for detachable connection with the first end of the network card 52.

[0058] The second support component 3 is mounted on the board bracket 1, and the second support component 3 is located on the side of the network card connector away from the first support component 2;

[0059] The main support 4 is connected to the first support component 2 at one end and to the second support component 3 at the other end. The main support 4 is located on the side of the first support component 2 and the second support component 3 away from the board bracket 1. The first support component 2, the second support component 3, the board bracket 1 and the main support 4 surround each other to form a limiting space for limiting the network card 52.

[0060] Specifically, network card 52 can be a PCIe network card 52, and board 11 can be an expansion card used to expand the slots of the server motherboard, allowing the server to connect more expansion devices, such as GPU cards, network adapters, etc.; the first support component 2, the second support component 3 and / or the main bracket 4 can be metal plates, which are easy to process, have high strength and long service life; in order to facilitate the heat dissipation of network card 52, the limiting space can be connected to the heat dissipation channel inside the chassis 6.

[0061] To address the issue of network card 52 easily wobbling after installation into chassis 6 due to the lack of a casing, this network card fixing module incorporates a first support component 2, a second support component 3, and a main support bracket 4. The first support component 2 is located at the first end of network card 52, and the second support component 3 is located at the second end. Specifically, the first support component 2 and the second support component 3 are respectively located at both ends of network card 52. The main support bracket 4 then secures the first support component 2 and the second support component 3 to the side facing away from the card holder 1, resulting in the first support component 2 being distributed sequentially around the perimeter of network card 52. The board bracket 1, the second support component 3, and the main support component 4, i.e., the first support component 2, the second support component 3, the board bracket 1, and the main support component 4, surround and form a limiting space for limiting the network card 52. This provides stable support and limitation for the network card 52, preventing the network card 52 from shaking when the first support component 2 is pushed. It also facilitates the positioning of the network card 52 and the connection between the network card 52 and the board 11. Furthermore, the first end of the network card 52 can be mounted on the first support component 2, and the second end of the network card 52 can be mounted on the second support component 3 according to the size of the network card 52. Figure 6 As shown, it can also be spaced apart from the second support component 3, such as... Figure 7 As shown, when the network card 52 and the second support component 3 are spaced apart, the second support component 3 acts as a support for the main body bracket 4. The first support component 2, the second support component 3 and the main body bracket reinforce each other, which can effectively improve the positional stability of the first support component 2, thereby ensuring the positional stability of the network card 52. Furthermore, by setting the first bearing part 261 on the first support component 2, the first end of the network card 52 can be effectively supported, ensuring the positional accuracy of the network card 52, which is beneficial for the subsequent installation of the network card 52 onto the network card connector.

[0062] The network card fixing module provided by the present invention can limit and support the network card 52 by means of the limiting space formed by the first supporting component 2, the second supporting component 3, the board bracket 1 and the main body bracket 4 when reusing the existing chassis 6 structure, ensuring the positional stability of the network card 52, reducing shaking, thereby ensuring the smooth operation of the network card 52 and improving the installation reliability of the network card 52.

[0063] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The main support 4 includes a main baffle 41, a main base plate 42, a first side 43, and a second side 44. The main baffle 41 is located on the side of the main base plate 42 away from the card holder 1, that is, the main base plate 42 is located at the bottom of the network card 52. The main baffle 41 is located on the outside of the network card 52 and is used to block the network card 52. The main baffle 41 and the main base plate 42 can be formed by bending the same plate. The extension direction of the main baffle 41 is the same as the extension direction of the card holder 1. The first side 43 and the second side 44 are located on both sides of the main baffle 41 and the main base plate 42, respectively. The first side 43 is connected to the first support component 2, and the second side 44 is connected to the second support component 3. The first side 43 and the second side 44 can be conveniently connected and fixed, and at the same time can strengthen the main support 4 and improve its stability.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first side 43 and the second side 44 are respectively formed by bending and extending from both sides of the main body base plate 42, which is convenient to process and has a firm connection. The main body baffle 41 has baffle fixing edges 411 extending from both sides. There can be multiple baffle fixing edges 411. The baffle fixing edges 411 are fixedly connected to the first side 43 or the second side 44. Specifically, there are at least two baffle fixing edges 411 located on the same side of the main body baffle 41 to improve the connection strength. The baffle fixing edges 411 can be riveted to the first side 43 or the second side 44 for convenient operation.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first side 43 and the second side 44 are provided with main body assembly holes 45, and the first support component 2 and the second support component 3 are provided with support assembly holes 33. The main body assembly holes 45 and the support assembly holes 33 are detachably connected, specifically, they can be connected by screws; and / or, the main body base plate 42 and the main body baffle 41 are provided with weight reduction holes 46. Specifically, the main body base plate 42 can be provided with a plurality of square weight reduction holes 46, and the main body baffle 41 is also provided with a plurality of square weight reduction holes 46, thereby saving materials and reducing weight.

[0066] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6The first supporting component 2 includes a first baffle 21, a first top plate 22, and a first left side plate 24. The first top plate 22 is located on top of the first baffle 21, and the first left side plate 24 is located on the side of the first baffle 21 near the board bracket 1. The first left side plate 24 is detachably connected to the board bracket 1, specifically by screws. The first bearing part 261 is located on the side of the first baffle 21 near the second supporting component 3. The first end of the network card 52 is installed between the first top plate 22 and the first bearing part 261, that is, the first end of the network card 52 is inserted into the bearing space formed by the first top plate 22 and the first bearing part 261. Specifically, since the left side of the first baffle 21 is close to the board bracket 1, the first top plate 22 can be set on the top left side of the first baffle 21 to enhance the strength of the first baffle 21 on the left side.

[0067] In some embodiments, the first support component 2 further includes a first bracket 26, which may be plate-shaped. The first bracket 26 is installed on the side of the first baffle 21 near the second support component 3. The first bearing portion 261 is formed by extending and bending the first bracket 26 from the side near the first top plate 22. That is, the first bearing portion 261 may be a bearing bent edge, and the extension direction of the bearing bent edge is in the direction of the first bracket 26 or the first baffle 21. A bearing space is formed between the first top plate 22 and the first bearing portion 261 for inserting the first end of the network card 52. The first bracket 26 may also abut against the first end of the network card 52 to facilitate determining the installation position of the network card 52. The surface where the network card 52 is located may be perpendicular to the surfaces where the first bracket 26 and the first baffle 21 are located. The first bearing portion 261 is provided with a bearing assembly hole 262. The first end of the network card 52 is detachably connected to the bearing assembly hole 262 by fasteners, which may be screws, making disassembly and assembly convenient and cost-effective.

[0068] The first support component 2 also includes a first base plate 23. The first top plate 22 is formed by bending the top of the first baffle 21, and the bottom of the first baffle 21 is bent to form the first base plate 23 opposite to the first top plate 22. Both the first top plate 22 and the first base plate 23 extend toward the second support component 3. The first top plate 22 and the first left side plate 24 are an integral structure. By setting the first top plate 22 and the first left side plate 24 as an integral structure, the stability of the first left side plate 24 can be enhanced by the first top plate 22, thereby improving the connection stability between the first support component 2 and the board bracket 1, ensuring the strength of the first support component 2, and thus improving the stability of the network card 52.

[0069] The first baffle 21 is also provided with a first clearance groove, and the first bracket 26 is provided with an input / output hole 263, a light-transmitting hole 264 and a first heat dissipation hole 265. The input / output hole 263, the light-transmitting hole 264 and the first heat dissipation hole 265 are all corresponding to the position of the first clearance groove. The periphery of the first bracket 26 is fixedly connected to the first baffle 21, and the first heat dissipation hole 265 is connected to the limiting space. Specifically, the periphery of the first bracket 26 and the first baffle 21 can be fixed by riveting, which is convenient and reliable.

[0070] The first support component 2 also includes a first right side plate 25, which is fixedly connected to the first base plate 23. The first right side plate 25 is located on the side of the first baffle 21 opposite to the first left side plate 24. The arrangement of the first right side plate 25 and the first left side plate 24 can enhance the strength of the entire first support component 2. It is located outside the main support 4 to limit the main support 4. That is, the main support 4 is located inside the first right side plate 25. This arrangement can limit the main support 4 and prevent it from coming out of the limiting space. The first base plate 23 is also provided with several clearance holes 231. The position of the clearance holes 231 corresponds to the position of the first bearing part 261. The clearance holes 231 are relatively large to allow the screw-tightening tool to be inserted. The first bearing part 261 and the network card 52 are fixed through the clearance holes 231, which is convenient to operate. There can be two first bearing parts 261, which are located on the top two sides of the first support 26, respectively, to support the two sides of the network card 52 and ensure stability.

[0071] The first baffle 21 is provided with a number of first positioning posts 211 on the side opposite to the first bracket 26. The first positioning posts 211 are used to cooperate with the positioning holes 61 of the chassis to facilitate the quick positioning of the first support component 2 and the chassis 6 and improve the installation efficiency.

[0072] In some embodiments, the first support component 2 further includes a lifting plate 27, which is formed by extending and bending the top of the first baffle 21. The lifting plate 27 can be located at the middle of the top of the first baffle 21. The lifting plate 27 and the first top plate 22 can be arranged in a staggered manner along the longitudinal direction. The first top plate 22 is located close to the first bracket 26. The lifting plate 27 is hinged with a lifting handle to facilitate the removal of the first support component 2, thereby facilitating the installation of the network card 52.

[0073] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The second support component 3 includes a second support body 31 and a second connecting edge 32. The second connecting edge 32 is suspended on the side of the second support body 31. The second connecting edge 32 is formed by extending and bending from the top of the second support body 31 near the board bracket 1. The second connecting edge 32 is detachably connected to the board bracket 1. The second support body 31 is provided with a second bearing part 311, which is used to bear the second end of the network card 52. The above configuration, through the setting of the second support body 31 and the second connecting edge 32, utilizes the fact that the second connecting edge 32 is suspended on the side of the second support body 31 and is formed by extending and bending from the top of the second support body 31, giving the second connecting edge 32 a certain degree of elasticity. The second connecting edge 32 first needs to be installed on the board bracket 1, and then the second support body 31 is installed on the main bracket 4. Due to the suspension setting of the second connecting edge 32, the second support body 31 can undergo a small displacement when assembled with the main bracket 4, which facilitates accurate positioning of the second support body 31 and the main bracket 4, reduces the difficulty of processing and assembly, and thus reduces manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the second support body 31 is provided with a second bearing part 311, which supports the second end of the network card 52, ensuring that both the first and second ends of the network card 52 can be well supported, thereby further improving the stability of the network card 52 and reducing the shaking of the network card 52.

[0074] In some embodiments, the second support portion 311 is an insulating elastic component, such as a rubber component, and the second support portion 311 is provided with a limiting groove for the second end of the network card 52 to be engaged, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the network card 52 can be inserted into the limiting groove. The width of the limiting groove should be compatible with the thickness of the network card 52 so as to exert a certain clamping force on the network card 52, ensure the stability of the network card 52, and achieve the purpose of insulation.

[0075] In some embodiments, the second support body 31 has an upper ventilation limiting edge 312 and a lower connecting edge 313 on the side near the first support component 2. The upper ventilation limiting edge 312 abuts against the second end of the network card 52, and the second bearing part 311 is mounted on the upper ventilation limiting edge 312; the lower connecting edge 313 is connected to the main body bracket 4; the second support body 31 has a heat dissipation cavity inside, and the upper ventilation limiting edge 312 has a second heat dissipation hole 3121. Specifically, the number of second heat dissipation holes 3121 is... Multiple ventilation limiting edges 312 can be arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the upper ventilation limiting edge 312. When the second support component 3 is assembled with the network card 52, the upper ventilation limiting edge 312 abuts against the second end of the network card 52. At the same time, the second heat dissipation hole 3121 is located on the upper part of the network card 52. The upper ventilation limiting edge 312 and the lower connecting edge 313 form a heat dissipation groove, which is located on the lower part of the network card 52. The second heat dissipation hole 3121, the heat dissipation groove, and the limiting space are all connected to the heat dissipation cavity to achieve the purpose of heat dissipation for the network card 52.

[0076] In some embodiments, the lower connecting edge 313 is provided with a support mounting hole 33. The support mounting hole 33 on the lower connecting edge 313 is an oblong hole, and the extension direction of the oblong hole is parallel to the extension direction of the lower connecting edge 313. At the same time, the extension direction of the lower connecting edge 313 can be perpendicular to the plane where the board 11 is located. The first side edge 43 and the second side edge 44 can both include a horizontal part and a vertical part. The horizontal part is perpendicular to the plane where the board 11 is located, and the vertical part is perpendicular to the plane where the network card 52 is located. The main body mounting hole 45 is located on the horizontal part. Since the connection between the second supporting component 3 and the main support 4 is the final connection of the network card fixing module, the oblong support mounting hole 33 allows for adjustment space between the second supporting component 3 and the main support 4 in the horizontal direction. The second connecting edge 32 structure suspended on the second supporting component 3 allows for adjustment space between the second supporting component 3 and the main support 4 in the vertical direction. This ensures that the second supporting component 3 and the main support 4 can be smoothly assembled, ensuring connection reliability and reducing processing difficulty.

[0077] In one specific embodiment, the network card mounting module can fix the network card 52 to a reused GPU chassis 6. The GPU chassis 6 can be a mass-produced chassis 6, which is completely reused, such as... Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the front window of the chassis 6 has structures such as chassis positioning holes 61 and chassis screw holes 62. The network card fixing module is fixed to the chassis 6 through the chassis positioning holes 61 and chassis screw holes 62. The network card assembly 5 includes a network card 52 and a baffle 51. The baffle 51 includes a full-height baffle and a half-height baffle. The network card assembly 5 also includes screws for fixing the network card 52 to the board 11. The network card 52 is inserted into the board 11 through gold fingers for power supply and signal interconnection. The entire module is framed by the main support bracket 4 to enhance the structural strength of the module. The first positioning post 211 on the first support component 2 cooperates with the chassis positioning hole 61, and the second support component 3 cooperates with the chassis screw hole 62. The board 11 is fixed to the board bracket 1 by screws. The front ends of the board bracket 1 and the main support bracket 4 are connected to the first support bracket 1. The support component 2 is fixed with screws. The rear ends of the board card bracket 1 and the main support 4 are fixed with screws to the second support component 3. The network card 52 is in the middle position, and the structure is reliable. The second support component 3 is designed with a buffer and insulation second bearing part 311 to support the second end of the network card 52, that is, the tail of the network card 52. The second support component 3 is fixed to the chassis 6 by a knob screw 34 fixed on the second base plate. The gold fingers of the network card 52 are inserted into the network card connector of the board card 11. The board card 11 is connected to the motherboard or switch board through a cable. The board card bracket 1 is designed with a positioning pin. The board card 11 can be pre-positioned by the positioning pin and the convex plane. The front end and rear end of the board card bracket 1 are fixed together with the first support component 2, the board card 11 and the second support component 3 by screws.

[0078] In addition to the aforementioned network card fixing module, the present invention also provides a chassis 6, which may include the aforementioned network card fixing module. For the structure of other parts of the chassis 6, please refer to the relevant technology, which will not be described in detail here.

[0079] In addition to the aforementioned network card mounting module and chassis 6, this invention also provides a network card installation method, which can be applied to the aforementioned network card mounting module; please refer to... Figure 10 The installation method for this network card includes the following steps:

[0080] Step S1: Remove the cover plate 51 from the network card assembly 5 to obtain the network card 52 from the network card assembly 5, such as... Figure 1 As shown;

[0081] Step S2: Assemble the network card 52 with the first support component 2 to obtain the first assembly; at this time, the board 11 can be installed on the board bracket 1. The installation of the board 11 and the board bracket 1 can also be carried out before the first assembly is assembled.

[0082] Step S3: Install the network card 52 on the connector of the board 11, and fix the first support component 2 on the board bracket 1;

[0083] Step S4: Install the main support bracket 4 onto the first support component 2;

[0084] Step S5: Install the second support component 3 on the board bracket 1 and fix the second support component 3 to the main bracket 4.

[0085] This network card installation method involves directly installing and fixing the network card 52 by removing the baffle 51 in the network card assembly 5. It is applicable to network cards 52 of different sizes. When the distance between the first support component 2 and the second support component 3 is greater than the network card 52, the network card 52 is mainly fixed by the first support component 2 and the board 11, and reinforced by the second support component 3 and the main bracket 4. Furthermore, during network card 52 installation, the network card 52 and the first support component 2 can be moved simultaneously. After the network card 52 is installed in place, the position of the first support component 2 can be fixed, improving assembly efficiency and preventing damage to the network card 52 during the assembly of other components. The network card connector is separated to ensure the positional reliability of the network card 52. Furthermore, after fixing the first support component 2 to the board bracket 1, the main bracket 4 is installed on the first support component 2. Then, the second support component 3 is first fixed to the board bracket 1, and then fixed to the main bracket 4. Finally, using the existing assembly holes on the chassis 6, the network card fixing module and the network card 52 are installed inside the chassis 6. This network card installation method uses the limiting space formed by the first support component 2, the second support component 3, the board bracket 1, and the main bracket 4 to limit and support the network card 52, ensuring the positional stability of the network card 52, reducing shaking, and achieving high assembly efficiency and stable connection.

[0086] Specifically, in one embodiment, using a screw removal tool, the screws in the network card assembly 5 are removed, and the baffle 51 of the network card assembly 5 is first removed; the board 11 is pre-fixed to the board bracket 1 by the positioning pin and the convex plane, and then the board 11 is fixed to the board bracket 1 by screws; the network card 52 is assembled with the first support component 2, the input / output interface of the network card 52 is aligned with the input / output hole 263 on the first support component 2, the screw removal tool passes through the clearance hole 231, and the network card 52 is fixed to the first support component 2 by screws; the network card 52 and the first support component 2, and the board 11 and the first support component 2 are respectively assembled. The board bracket 1 is assembled together, and the gold fingers of the network card 52 are inserted into the network card connector of the board 11. The first support component 2 is screwed together at one end. The main body bracket 4 is assembled. The front end of the main body bracket 4 is designed with a main body assembly hole 45. The first support component 2 is fixed together with the main body bracket 4 by screwing. The second support component 3 is assembled. The limiting groove of the second bearing part 311 is inserted into the second end of the network card 52 to support the network card 52. The second connecting edge 32 on the second support component 3 is aligned with the screw hole on the board bracket 1 by screwing. The screws are then tightened to fix it. The rear end of the main body bracket 4 is locked together with the second support component 3 and the main body bracket 4 by screwing.

[0087] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0088] The network card fixing module provided by this invention has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this invention. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this invention without departing from the principles of this invention, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A network card fixing module, characterized in that, include: A board bracket (1) is used to install a board (11), wherein the board (11) is provided with a network card connector for inserting a network card (52); The first support component (2) is installed on the board bracket (1). The first support component (2) is provided with a first bearing part (261) for detachable connection with the first end of the network card (52). The second support component (3) is mounted on the board bracket (1). The second support component (3) is located on the side of the network card connector away from the first support component (2). The second end of the network card (52) is mounted on the second support component (3). The second support component (3) includes a second support body (31) and a second connecting edge (32). The second connecting edge (32) is suspended on the side of the second support body (31). The second connecting edge (32) is formed by extending and bending from the top of the second support body (31) near the board bracket (1) so that the second support component (3) has an adjustment space in the vertical direction. The second connecting edge (32) is detachably connected to the board bracket (1). The main support (4) is connected at one end to the first support component (2) and at the other end to the second support component (3). The main support (4) is located on the side of the first support component (2) and the second support component (3) away from the board bracket (1). The first support component (2), the second support component (3), the board bracket (1) and the main support (4) surround each other to form a limiting space for limiting the network card (52).

2. The network card fixing module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main support (4) includes a main baffle (41), a main base plate (42), a first side (43), and a second side (44). The main baffle (41) is located on the side of the main base plate (42) away from the plate bracket (1). The first side (43) and the second side (44) are located on the sides of the main baffle (41) and the main base plate (42), respectively. The first side (43) is connected to the first support member (2), and the second side (44) is connected to the second support member (3).

3. The network card fixing module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first side (43) and the second side (44) are respectively formed by bending and extending from both sides of the main body base plate (42). The main body baffle (41) has baffle fixing edges (411) extending from both sides, and the baffle fixing edges (411) are fixedly connected to the first side (43) or the second side (44).

4. The network card fixing module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first side (43) and the second side (44) are provided with main body assembly holes (45), the first support component (2) and the second support component (3) are provided with support assembly holes (33), the main body assembly holes (45) and the support assembly holes (33) are detachably connected; and / or, the main body base plate (42) and the main body baffle (41) are provided with weight reduction holes (46).

5. The network card fixing module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support component (2) includes a first baffle (21), a first top plate (22) and a first left side plate (24). The first top plate (22) is located on top of the first baffle (21), and the first left side plate (24) is located on the side of the first baffle (21) near the board bracket (1), and the first left side plate (24) is detachably connected to the board bracket (1). The first bearing part (261) is located on the side of the first baffle (21) near the second support component (3), and the first end of the network card (52) is installed between the first top plate (22) and the first bearing part (261).

6. The network card fixing module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first support component (2) further includes a first bracket (26), which is installed on the side of the first baffle (21) near the second support component (3). The first bearing part (261) is formed by extending and bending the first bracket (26) near the first top plate (22). A bearing space is formed between the first top plate (22) and the first bearing part (261) for inserting the first end of the network card (52). The first bearing part (261) is provided with a bearing assembly hole (262), and the first end of the network card (52) is detachably connected to the bearing assembly hole (262) by fasteners. The first support component (2) further includes a first bottom plate (23), the first top plate (22) is formed by bending the top of the first baffle (21), and the bottom of the first baffle (21) is bent to form the first bottom plate (23) opposite to the first top plate (22); the first top plate (22) and the first bottom plate (23) both extend toward the second support component (3), and the first top plate (22) and the first left side plate (24) are an integral structure; The first baffle (21) is also provided with a first clearance groove, and the first bracket (26) is provided with an input / output hole (263), a light-transmitting hole (264) and a first heat dissipation hole (265). The input / output hole (263), the light-transmitting hole (264) and the first heat dissipation hole (265) are all corresponding to the position of the first clearance groove. The periphery of the first bracket (26) is fixedly connected to the first baffle (21), and the first heat dissipation hole (265) is connected to the limiting space. The first support component (2) further includes a first right side plate (25), which is fixedly connected to the first bottom plate (23). The first right side plate (25) is located on the side of the first baffle (21) away from the first left side plate (24) and outside the main support (4) to limit the main support (4). The first bottom plate (23) is also provided with a plurality of clearance holes (231), the positions of which correspond to the positions of the first bearing part (261). The first baffle (21) is provided with a plurality of first positioning posts (211) on the side away from the first bracket (26), and the first positioning posts (211) are used to cooperate with the positioning holes (61) of the chassis.

7. The network card fixing module according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The second support body (31) is provided with a second bearing part (311), which is used to carry the second end of the network card (52).

8. The network card fixing module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second support body (31) has an upper ventilation limiting edge (312) and a lower connecting edge (313) on the side near the first support component (2). The upper ventilation limiting edge (312) abuts against the second end of the network card (52), and the second bearing part (311) is installed on the upper ventilation limiting edge (312). The lower connecting edge (313) is connected to the main body bracket (4). The second support body (31) is provided with a heat dissipation cavity. The upper ventilation limiting edge (312) is provided with a second heat dissipation hole (3121). The upper ventilation limiting edge (312) and the lower connecting edge (313) form a heat dissipation groove. The second heat dissipation hole (3121), the heat dissipation groove, and the limiting space are all connected to the heat dissipation cavity.

9. A chassis, comprising a network card mounting module, characterized in that, The network card fixing module is the network card fixing module according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A network card installation method, applied to the network card fixing module as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Remove the baffle (51) in the network card assembly (5) to obtain the network card (52) in the network card assembly (5); Assemble the network card (52) with the first support component (2); Install the network card (52) on the connector of the board (11) and fix the first support component (2) on the board bracket (1); The main support bracket (4) is installed on the first support component (2); The second support component (3) is installed on the board bracket (1), and the second support component (3) is fixed to the main bracket (4).

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