Backboard fixing structure and server with same

Abstract

The invention provides a backboard fixing structure and a server with the same, the backboard fixing structure comprises a backboard body, the backboard body is installed on a hard disk frame, and the backboard fixing structure further comprises a first fixing assembly arranged on the backboard body; the second fixing assembly is arranged on the hard disk frame, and at least part of the second fixing assembly is connected with the first fixing assembly in an inserted mode so as to limit the backboard body; the connecting assembly comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece which are connected with each other, the first connecting piece is movably arranged so as to be hooked with or separated from the backboard body, and the second connecting piece is movably arranged relative to the first connecting piece so as to be hooked with or separated from the hard disk frame when the first connecting piece is connected with the backboard body. The hard disk backboard fixing structure solves the problems that in the prior art, a hard disk backboard fixing structure is complex in design and inconvenient to install and maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of server backplane fixing, and in particular to a backplane fixing structure and a server having the same. Background Art

[0002] The hard disk bracket of the server chassis is generally assembled on the front window to facilitate thermal maintenance. After the hard disk is assembled in the hard disk bracket, it is directly connected to the hard disk backplane for installation. The hard disk backplane has many components and is prone to failure and requires frequent maintenance. Therefore, it is fixed to the chassis in a detachable manner.

[0003] In the current solution, the hard disk backplane is assembled on a reinforced bracket and then assembled into the chassis as a whole. Due to the large span in the width direction of the chassis, there is a maximum thrust of 59N between the hard disk terminal and the back when the hard disk bracket is assembled. The reinforced bracket is easily deformed, which may lead to the risk of poor contact between the hard disk terminal. In addition, the chassis system has configuration requirements for various types of backplanes, so the structural design on the frame is complicated, installation and maintenance are inconvenient, and heat dissipation is affected. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a backplane fixing structure and a server having the same, so as to solve the problems of complex design and inconvenient installation and maintenance of the hard disk backplane fixing structure in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present invention, a backplane fixing structure is provided, including a backplane body, the backplane body is installed on the hard disk frame, and the backplane fixing structure also includes: a first fixing component, which is arranged on the backplane body; a second fixing component, which is arranged on the hard disk frame, at least a part of the second fixing component is plugged into the first fixing component to limit the backplane body; a connecting component, including a first connecting member and a second connecting member connected to each other, the position of the first connecting member is movably set to be hooked or separated with the backplane body, and the second connecting member is movably set relative to the position of the first connecting member to be hooked or separated with the hard disk frame when the first connecting member is connected to the backplane body.

[0006] Furthermore, the first connecting member is rotatably arranged on the chassis of the hard disk frame around a first predetermined axis, a first positioning portion is arranged on the first connecting member, and a second positioning portion is arranged on the backplane body; the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are plugged into each other to connect the first connecting member to the backplane body.

[0007] Furthermore, the first connecting member includes: a mounting body, rotatably mounted on the chassis, a second connecting member arranged at one end of the mounting body away from the chassis; a folding body, connected to the mounting body, an angle being formed between the folding body and the mounting body, the folding body being arranged parallel to the back panel body, and a first positioning portion being arranged on the folding body.

[0008] Furthermore, a bending body is provided on the hard disk frame, and the bending body and the backplane body are arranged parallel to each other; a hook is provided on the second connecting member, and the hook and the bending body are hooked on the bending body to connect the backplane body with the hard disk frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the second connecting member is rotatably arranged around a second predetermined axis relative to the first connecting member, and the connecting assembly also includes: a telescopic component, which is arranged on the first connecting member and connected to the second connecting member, and the telescopic component has a stretched position and a retracted position. When the telescopic component is in the retracted position, the second connecting member drives the hook to be in a hooking position with the bending body.

[0010] Furthermore, the second connecting member includes: a first body, a second body and a third body connected to each other, the first body is rotatably connected to the first connecting member, the second body has an angle with the first body and the third body respectively, so as to enclose a protective space between the first body, the second body and the third body, the telescopic part is connected to the second body, and the hook is set on the third body.

[0011] Furthermore, the connecting component also includes: a first mounting portion, which is arranged on the first connecting member, and the first mounting portion protrudes relative to the surface of the first connecting member; a second mounting portion, which is arranged on the second body, and at least a part of the first mounting portion is arranged below the second mounting portion, and both ends of the telescopic component are respectively connected to the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion.

[0012] Furthermore, a bending body is provided on the hard disk frame, and the bending body and the backplane body are arranged parallel to each other; one end of the second connecting member is rotatably connected to the first connecting member, and a hook is provided at the other end of the second connecting member, and a guide end face and a fitting end face are provided on the hook, and the guide end face is an inclined surface to guide the hook during the connection between the hook and the bending body, and the fitting end face fits with a side of the bending body away from the backplane body to connect the backplane body to the hard disk frame; the connecting component also includes: a telescopic component, and both ends of the telescopic component are respectively connected to the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and the telescopic component can be flexibly arranged so that under the action of the elastic restoring force of the telescopic component, the second connecting member drives the hook to remain in the connection position.

[0013] Furthermore, there are multiple groups of first fixing components and multiple groups of connecting components, and the multiple groups of first fixing components and the multiple groups of connecting components are alternately arranged in sequence along the length direction of the back panel body; there are multiple groups of second fixing components, and the multiple groups of second fixing components are arranged one-to-one with the multiple groups of first fixing components; each group of first fixing components includes multiple first fixing parts, and the multiple first fixing parts are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the back panel body; each group of second fixing components includes multiple second fixing parts, and the multiple second fixing parts are arranged one-to-one with the multiple first fixing parts.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a server is provided, including a chassis and a hard disk frame, wherein the hard disk frame is arranged in the chassis, and the hard disk frame is connected to a backplane body via a backplane fixing structure, and the backplane fixing structure is the above-mentioned backplane fixing structure.

[0015] According to the technical solution of the present invention, the backplane fixing structure includes a first fixing component, a second fixing component and a connecting component. The first fixing component is arranged on the backplane body; the second fixing component is arranged on the hard disk frame, and at least part of the second fixing component is plugged into the first fixing component to limit the backplane body; the connecting component includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member connected to each other, the position of the first connecting member is movably arranged to hook or separate with the backplane body, and the second connecting member is movably arranged relative to the position of the first connecting member to hook or separate with the hard disk frame when the first connecting member is connected to the backplane body. The plug-in limiting design of the first fixing component and the second fixing component enables the structure to support the connection of various types of backplane bodies and hard disk frames, including but not limited to 3*4 hard disk backplanes and 1*4 hard disk backplanes. The movable first connecting member and the second connecting member realize the tool-free installation and removal of the backplane body, which greatly simplifies the maintenance operation. Through simple hooking or separation actions, maintenance personnel can quickly replace the backplane without using additional tools, which not only saves time but also reduces maintenance costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram showing a first viewing angle of a first embodiment of a backplane fixing structure according to the present invention is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram showing a second viewing angle of the first embodiment of the back plate fixing structure according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 It shows a structural schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a backplane fixing structure according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 It shows a structural schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a backplane body in a backplane fixing structure according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 It shows a structural schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a backplane body in a backplane fixing structure according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6A schematic structural diagram of a connecting assembly in a backplane fixing structure according to the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a hard disk frame in a backplane fixing structure according to the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing a first position of a connecting assembly of a backplane fixing structure according to the present invention is shown;

[0025] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram showing a second position of the connecting assembly of the backplane fixing structure according to the present invention is shown;

[0026] Fig.10 Shown according to Fig. 9 A magnified view of part A;

[0027] Fig.11 A schematic diagram showing a third position of the connecting assembly of the backplane fixing structure according to the present invention is shown.

[0028] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0029] 100, back panel body; 110, second positioning part; 200, hard disk frame; 210, bending body; 220, partition; 300, first fixing component; 310, first fixing part; 400, second fixing component; 410, second fixing part; 500, connecting component; 510, first connecting member; 511, first positioning part; 512, mounting body; 5120, rotating hole; 513, folding body; 520, second connecting member; 521, hook; 5210, guide end face; 5211, fitting end face; 530, telescopic component; 522, first body; 523, second body; 524, third body; 540, first mounting part; 550, second mounting part; 600, chassis; 610, supporting member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0031] As mentioned in the background technology, most of the existing server backplane fixing structures have hooks set on the hard disk frame and holes set on the backplane. The hooks are directly engaged with the holes, and then the backplane is fixed to the hard disk frame with screws. Since the backplane has various specifications, for example: one A backplane contains 12 hard disk terminals (3*4), three rows are evenly distributed on the backplane, 4 terminals in each row, and 12 large hard disks are supported. Another B backplane contains 4 hard disk terminals (1*4), and the number and position of the B board can be flexibly supported. Therefore, multiple structures for connection need to be set on the hard disk frame, resulting in complex design of the backplane fixing structure and inconvenient installation and maintenance. Therefore, in response to the above-mentioned technical problems, the backplane fixing structure provided by the present application is provided with a first fixing component 300 on the backplane body 100, and a second fixing component 400 on the hard disk frame 200. During installation, the first fixing component 300 and the second fixing component 400 are plugged in to position the backplane body 100. Then, the first connecting member 510 is used to move it to connect with the backplane body 100, and then the second connecting member 520 is moved until it is hooked with the hard disk frame 200. If the backplane body 100 needs to be replaced or disassembled, the second connecting member 520 is first moved to disengage it from the hard disk frame 200, and then the first connecting member 510 is moved to disengage it from the backplane body 100. Then, the backplane body 100 can be removed from the hard disk frame 200. Such a configuration is not only simple in structure and convenient for installation and maintenance, but also the second connecting member 520 is hooked with the hard disk frame 200, and there is no need to screw connecting members such as screws, making the disassembly and assembly of the backplane body more convenient.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 11 The present application also provides a backplane fixing structure, including a backplane body 100, which is installed on a hard disk frame 200. The backplane fixing structure also includes: a first fixing component 300, which is arranged on the backplane body 100; a second fixing component 400, which is arranged on the hard disk frame 200, and at least a portion of the second fixing component 400 is plugged into the first fixing component 300 to limit the backplane body 100; a connecting component 500, including a first connecting member 510 and a second connecting member 520 connected to each other, the position of the first connecting member 510 is movably set to hook or separate with the backplane body 100, and the second connecting member 520 is movably set relative to the position of the first connecting member 510 to hook or separate with the hard disk frame 200 when the first connecting member 510 is connected to the backplane body 100.

[0033] According to the backplane fixing structure provided by the present application, it includes a first fixing component 300, a second fixing component 400 and a connecting component 500, wherein the first fixing component 300 is arranged on the backplane body 100; the second fixing component 400 is arranged on the hard disk frame 200, and at least part of the second fixing component 400 is plugged with the first fixing component 300 to limit the backplane body 100; the connecting component 500 includes a first connecting member 510 and a second connecting member 520 connected to each other, wherein the position of the first connecting member 510 is movably arranged to hook or separate with the backplane body 100, and the second connecting member 520 is movably arranged relative to the position of the first connecting member 510 to hook or separate with the hard disk frame 200 when the first connecting member 510 is connected with the backplane body 100. The plug-in limiting design of the first fixing component 300 and the second fixing component 400 enables the structure to support the connection of various types of backplane bodies 100 and hard disk frames 200, including but not limited to 3*4 hard disk backplanes and 1*4 hard disk backplanes. The connecting assembly 500, especially the movable first connecting member 510 and the second connecting member 520, realizes the tool-free installation and removal of the backplane body 100, greatly simplifying the maintenance operation. Through a simple hooking or unhooking action, the maintenance personnel can quickly replace the backplane without using additional tools, which not only saves time but also reduces maintenance costs.

[0034] Due to the flexibility of the connecting assembly 500, the installation between the backplane body 100 and the hard disk frame 200 is tighter, but at the same time excessive squeezing is avoided, which helps to form a good ventilation channel, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the server or storage device. Good heat dissipation is essential to ensure the stable operation and extend the service life of the hardware. Through the cooperation of the first fixing assembly 300 and the second fixing assembly 400, and combined with the connecting assembly 500, the backplane body 100 can obtain all-round positioning in front and back, left and right, and up and down after installation, ensuring the stability of the structure and the reliability of the hard disk connection, and reducing the risk of poor contact caused by the thrust during the assembly of the hard disk bracket. This tool-free installation design reduces maintenance costs. At the same time, due to its simple structure, it reduces the complexity in the design and manufacturing process, thereby reducing production costs.

[0035] like Fig. 9As shown, the first connecting member 510 is rotatably arranged on the chassis 600 of the hard disk frame 200 around the first predetermined axis, the first connecting member 510 is provided with a first positioning portion 511, and the backplane body 100 is provided with a second positioning portion 110; the first positioning portion 511 is plugged with the second positioning portion 110 to connect the first connecting member 510 with the backplane body 100. Preferably, the first positioning portion 511 is a positioning protrusion, and the second positioning portion 110 is a positioning hole, and at least part of the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole, so as to realize the rapid connection and separation between the backplane body and the hard disk frame without the use of additional tools or fasteners, which greatly improves the efficiency of maintenance and upgrading. The design of the positioning portion ensures the precise alignment between the backplane body and the hard disk frame, avoids poor connection or hardware damage caused by inaccurate positioning, and improves the reliability and stability of the system. The first connecting member 510 is rotatably disposed on the chassis of the hard disk frame around a first predetermined axis, which not only provides a sufficient range of motion to meet the needs of different installation positions, but also utilizes the principle of mechanical connection to enhance the strength of the overall structure and avoid the back panel from loosening or falling off due to vibration or external force collision during use or transportation.

[0036] In the specific implementation process, Figure 6 As shown, the first connecting member 510 includes: a mounting body 512, which is rotatably mounted on the chassis 600, a second connecting member 520 is arranged at one end of the mounting body 512 away from the chassis 600; a folding body 513, which is connected to the mounting body 512, and there is an angle between the folding body 513 and the mounting body 512, the folding body 513 is arranged parallel to the backplane body 100, and the first positioning portion 511 is arranged on the folding body 513. Since the mounting body 512 is rotatably mounted on the chassis 600, the first connecting member 510 has the ability to adjust the direction when connecting the backplane body 100, so that it can adapt to different installation angles and positions of the backplane body 100, and enhance the compatibility and flexibility of the backplane installation. The angle design between the folding body 513 and the mounting body 512, and the folding body 513 and the backplane body 100 are arranged parallel, can provide additional support and stability, help prevent the backplane from being offset or vibrating when subjected to external forces, and ensure the reliability and safety of hard disk data transmission. The first positioning portion 511 is arranged on the folded body 513, and cooperates with the corresponding positioning hole on the backplane body 100, so as to realize fast and accurate positioning, avoiding the tedious operation of aligning the hole position in the traditional installation method, greatly improving the installation efficiency of the backplane, and also reducing the possibility of installation errors. This design of the first connecting member 510, combined with the second connecting member 520, allows the installation and removal of the backplane body 100 to be completed without the use of tools by manually adjusting the position and direction of the first connecting member 510, which not only simplifies the maintenance process, but also improves the convenience of replacing the hard disk backplane and reduces the maintenance cost.

[0037] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, a bending body 210 is provided on the hard disk frame 200, and the bending body 210 and the backplane body 100 are arranged parallel to each other; a hook 521 is provided on the second connecting member 520, and the hook 521 and the bending body 210 are hooked on the bending body 210 to connect the backplane body 100 with the hard disk frame 200. The hooking method of the hook 521 and the bending body 210 provides a stable mechanical connection, ensuring that the backplane body 100 and the hard disk frame 200 can maintain a firm connection even in a vibration or moving environment when the server is running, avoiding data transmission problems or hard disk damage risks caused by loose connections. The hooking design of the hook 521 eliminates the need for additional screws or tools during the assembly process. The operator only needs to hook the hook into the bending body to complete the installation, which greatly simplifies the assembly process, improves the efficiency of assembly, and also reduces the failure rate caused by assembly errors. The bent body 210 and the backplane body 100 are arranged parallel to each other. This design can ensure that there is an appropriate gap between the two, which is conducive to air circulation, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance inside the server and reducing the impact of thermal stress on the hardware. The design of the bent body increases the structural strength of the hard disk frame, avoids deformation of the hard disk frame when the hard disk is hot-plugged or subjected to external force, and thus affects the stability of the hard disk connection, ensuring that the server can maintain high performance and high reliability in various environments.

[0038] Furthermore, if Figure 6As shown, the second connecting member 520 is rotatably arranged relative to the first connecting member 510 around the second predetermined axis, wherein the first connecting member 510 is provided with a rotation hole 5120, the second connecting member 520 is installed in the rotation hole 5120, and the hole center line of the rotation hole 5120 is the second predetermined axis. The connecting assembly 500 also includes: a telescopic component 530, which is arranged on the first connecting member 510 and connected to the second connecting member 520, and the telescopic component 530 has a stretched position and a retracted position. When the telescopic component 530 is in the retracted position, the second connecting member 520 drives the hook 521 to be in the hooking position with the bending body 210. The rotatable characteristics of the second connecting member 520, combined with the elastic function of the telescopic component 530, enable the backplane body 100 to be fine-tuned when installed on the hard disk frame 200 to adapt to different installation angles and position deviations, thereby improving the fault tolerance and efficiency of the installation process. When the telescopic component 530 is in the retracted position, the second connecting member 520 is automatically driven to the hooking position with the bending body 210 by its elastic restoring force, so as to realize the automatic locking of the hook 521, without manual adjustment or the use of additional tools, simplifying the installation process and reducing the difficulty of operation. The hooking of the hook 521 with the bending body 210, combined with the rotatable second connecting member 520 and the elastic effect of the telescopic component 530, ensures a stable and reliable connection between the backplane body 100 and the hard disk frame 200, reducing data transmission errors or hardware damage caused by unstable connection. The automatic holding function of the telescopic component 530 makes the disassembly and installation of the backplane body 100 simple and fast, greatly shortens the time of server maintenance, reduces maintenance costs, and improves the availability and maintenance efficiency of the server. Through the supporting effect of the telescopic component 530 on the second connecting member 520 and the rotation design of the second connecting member 520, the overall structural strength is improved, which can better withstand the vibration and external force impact during the operation of the server, and prolongs the service life of the hardware.

[0039] Specifically, the second connecting member 520 includes: a first body 522, a second body 523 and a third body 524 connected to each other, the first body 522 is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 510, the second body 523 and the first body 522 and the third body 524 have angles respectively, so as to enclose a protective space between the first body 522, the second body 523 and the third body 524, the telescopic component 530 is connected to the second body 523, and the hook 521 is arranged on the third body 524. The protective space enclosed by the first body 522, the second body 523 and the third body 524 can effectively protect the internal hard disk and interface from external mechanical impact or dust intrusion, thereby improving the durability and maintenance cycle of the system. The angle design between the second body 523 and the first body 522 and the third body 524 enables the second connecting member 520 to adapt to installation environments with different angles and space restrictions, thereby enhancing the adaptability of the system and the convenience of installation. The automatic locking mechanism of the hook 521 is combined with the rotational connection of the first connector 510, allowing the user to easily complete the installation and removal of the backplane without tools, simplifying the operation process and reducing the difficulty and time cost of maintenance. The rotational connection between the first body 522 and the first connector 510, and the special angle design of the second body 523 and the third body 524 ensure the stability of the backplane body 100 in the installation position, and even when the hard disk frame 200 is subjected to a large external force, it can maintain good data transmission performance. The angle between the second body 523 and the third body 524 and the enclosed protective space contribute to the efficient use of the internal space, avoid unnecessary waste of space, and provide convenience for heat dissipation and cable management inside the server.

[0040] In a specific implementation, the connection assembly 500 further includes: a first mounting portion 540, which is arranged on the first connection member 510, and the first mounting portion 540 protrudes relative to the surface of the first connection member 510; a second mounting portion 550, which is arranged on the second body 523, and at least part of the first mounting portion 540 is arranged below the second mounting portion 550, and the two ends of the telescopic component 530 are respectively connected to the first mounting portion 540 and the second mounting portion 550. Through the cooperation of the first mounting portion 540 and the second mounting portion 550, and the connection of the telescopic component 530, a stable connection mechanism is formed to ensure a reliable connection between the backplane body 100 and the hard disk frame 200, even if there is vibration or external force impact during the operation of the server, a good contact state can be maintained to avoid data transmission interruption or hard disk damage. The design of the telescopic component 530 (such as a spring) enables the connection member to automatically return to the initial position after being hooked or separated from the backplane body 100, without manual adjustment, which greatly simplifies maintenance operations and improves work efficiency. The first mounting portion 540 protrudes from the surface of the first connector 510, and cooperates with the second mounting portion 550, which not only provides an additional connection point, but also ensures that the connection assembly 500 achieves maximum structural strength and stability while occupying the minimum space, which is conducive to the rational use of the internal space of the server and the improvement of heat dissipation efficiency. This design allows the position of the first connector 510 and the second connector 520 to be movable, and can adapt to hard disk backplanes of different configurations, including 3*4 hard disk backplanes and 1*4 hard disk backplanes, as well as different numbers and position layouts of 1*4 backplanes, which enhances the versatility and adaptability of the connection assembly.

[0041] In the embodiment provided in the present application, a bending body 210 is provided on the hard disk frame 200, and the bending body 210 and the backplane body 100 are arranged parallel to each other; one end of the second connecting member 520 is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 510, and the other end of the second connecting member 520 is provided with a hook 521, and the hook 521 is provided with a guide end surface 5210 and a fitting end surface 5211, and the guide end surface 5210 is an inclined surface, so that the hook 521 is connected to the bending body 210 during the process of connecting the hook 521 1 for guiding, the fitting end face 5211 fits with the side of the bent body 210 away from the back plate body 100, so that the back plate body 100 is connected to the hard disk frame 200; the connecting assembly 500 also includes: a telescopic component 530, the two ends of the telescopic component 530 are respectively connected to the first connecting member 510 and the second connecting member 520, and the telescopic component 530 can be elastically arranged so that the second connecting member 520 drives the hook 521 to maintain the connection position under the action of the elastic restoring force of the telescopic component 530. The guide end face 5210 is designed as an inclined surface, which can provide a guiding effect in the process of connecting the hook 521 with the bent body 210, ensure the accurate alignment between the back plate body 100 and the hard disk frame 200, avoid installation errors, and improve the efficiency and success rate of installation. The fitting of the fitting end face 5211 and the bent body 210 not only ensures the stable connection between the backplane body 100 and the hard disk frame 200, but also absorbs external force impact to a certain extent, reduces the vibration of the hard disk during high-speed operation or transportation, and protects the hard disk data security. The use of the hook 521 and the telescopic component 530 realizes the rapid installation and disassembly without tools. The maintenance personnel only need to manually adjust the position of the hook to easily complete the connection between the backplane body 100 and the hard disk frame 200, which greatly improves the efficiency of maintenance and upgrading. The elastic restoring force of the telescopic component 530 ensures that the hook 521 is automatically maintained in the correct position, even in the case of complex internal environment and narrow space, it can ensure the reliability of the connection and reduce the difficulty of operation during maintenance. The optimized design of the connection structure avoids excessive metal contact, reduces heat conduction, is conducive to the air circulation of the hard disk backplane area, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance inside the server and ensuring the stable operation of the hardware. Tool-free installation without additional tools reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs, and also reduces the time waste caused by tool loss or damage during maintenance.

[0042] There are multiple groups of first fixing components 300, multiple groups of connecting components 500, multiple groups of first fixing components 300 and multiple groups of connecting components 500 are alternately arranged in sequence along the length direction of the backplane body 100, multiple groups of second fixing components 400, multiple groups of second fixing components 400 are arranged one-to-one with multiple groups of first fixing components 300; each group of first fixing components 300 includes multiple first fixing parts 310, and multiple first fixing parts 310 are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the backplane body 100; each group of second fixing components 400 includes multiple second fixing parts 410, and multiple second fixing parts 410 are arranged one-to-one with multiple first fixing parts 310. By alternately arranging the first fixing components 300 and the connecting components 500 in the length direction of the backplane body 100, and arranging multiple fixing parts in the height direction, the force of the backplane body 100 can be evenly distributed, and the stability and bearing capacity of the overall structure can be significantly enhanced. This design avoids the backplane from being subjected to excessive stress at a single fixing point, and reduces deformation or damage caused by stress concentration. Each first fixing portion 310 is precisely matched with the corresponding second fixing portion 410 to ensure the accurate position of the backplane body 100 in three-dimensional space. This precise positioning method reduces the deviation between the backplane and the hard disk frame, avoids the problem of poor hard disk connection, and improves the reliability of the system and the stability of data transmission. The design of multiple sets of fixing components and connecting components allows the backplane to be fixed at multiple positions in the length and height directions, which means that the structure can adapt to hard disk backplanes of different sizes and configurations, improving the compatibility of the solution and the flexibility of installation. At the same time, this design also provides greater adaptability for different server configurations. The setting of each set of connecting components 500, including the first connecting member 510 and the second connecting member 520, makes the disassembly and assembly operations easier. Instead of operating separately at each fixing point, maintenance personnel can achieve rapid installation and disassembly of the entire backplane through a single operation of the connecting component, which greatly saves time and improves maintenance efficiency.

[0043] The present application also provides a server, including a chassis 600 and a hard disk frame 200, wherein the hard disk frame 200 is disposed in the chassis 600, and the hard disk frame 200 is connected to a backplane body 100 via a backplane fixing structure, and the backplane fixing structure is the backplane fixing structure of the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0044] The back panel fixing structure adopts a modular design concept, that is, the hardware components (such as the first connecting member 510, the second connecting member 520, the first fixing component 300, the second fixing component 400, etc.) can be independently designed and installed. This design allows each component to be adjusted according to the specifications of the back panel, thereby adapting to back panels of different sizes and configurations. Through the use of telescopic components 530 (such as springs), the connecting component 500 can automatically adjust its connection strength and position. This automatic recovery and adjustment capability enables the hook 521 to stably contact the holes or edges on back panels of different specifications, and maintain a good connection state even if the back panel sizes are slightly different. The first fixing component 300 and the second fixing component 400 are provided with a plurality of fixing points, which are distributed in the length or height direction of the back panel body 100, and can be fine-tuned according to the actual size and installation requirements of the back panel to achieve precise positioning and stable fixation. When designing the connection components, various specifications of the backplane are taken into consideration, such as 3*4 hard disk backplane and 1*4 hard disk backplane, as well as different quantities and position layouts of 1*4 backplanes, to ensure that the fixed structure is compatible with these differences. By adjusting the position of the hook 521 or using telescopic components 530 of different lengths, the installation requirements of various backplanes can be met. The connection between the backplane and the hard disk frame adopts a standardized interface (such as the matching of I-shaped nails and gourd holes). This interface design allows backplanes of different specifications to be quickly and accurately installed on the same type of frame, reducing installation problems caused by mismatched interface sizes.

[0045] I-shaped nails are used on both sides and the middle partition of the hard disk frame to match the gourd holes on the hard disk backplane to fix and limit the front, back, left, right and downward directions. The folded edges are used on the partitions on both sides in the middle to support the backplane, and then two rotating brackets are fixed at corresponding positions on the chassis. There are fixed protruding nails on the rotating bracket and the fixed holes on the back to limit the position (limit the upward direction of the backplane). The rotating bracket and the partition clamp the backplane in the front and back directions. The U-shaped buckle on the rotating bracket is automatically put on the vertical flattening edge of the hard disk frame partition by the action of the return spring, and is stuck on the horizontal folded edge of the hard disk frame, thereby realizing tool-free installation and fixation of the backplane. The configuration supports two types of backplanes, one is a 3*4 hard disk backplane, and the other is a 1*4 hard disk backplane. The number and position of the 1*4 backplane can be flexibly configured. The rotating bracket has a simple structure and the backplane is easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0046] This application is applied to general servers, and is compatible with 3*4 hard disk backplanes and 1*4 hard disk backplanes. The number and position of the 1*4 backplane support can be flexibly configured, which reduces costs. At the same time, it increases the ventilation rate of the backplane, improves the heat dissipation of the system, realizes tool-free installation, and the backplane disassembly and assembly operation is simple and convenient.

[0047] In this embodiment, a backplane fixing structure is designed to support hot plugging of hard disks. By adding sensors and controllers to the first connector 510, the temperature and status of the hard disk are monitored in real time. When a hard disk needs to be hot plugged, the first connector 510 can automatically adjust the fixing strength according to the instructions, allowing the hard disk to be safely inserted or removed without damaging other hardware or affecting the normal operation of the system. The hot plug function improves the maintainability and flexibility of the system. The hard disk can be replaced or upgraded during the operation of the server, reducing downtime and improving the availability and data processing efficiency of the server. The telescopic component 530 is made of temperature-sensitive material. During the hot plugging of the hard disk, its elastic restoring force can be adjusted according to the temperature change of the hard disk, ensuring the safety and success rate of the hot plug operation under different temperature environments.

[0048] In another embodiment provided in the present application, a liftable dust cover is integrated on the first connector 510. When the backplane body is fixed in place, the dust cover automatically descends to cover the gap between the backplane body and the hard disk frame to prevent dust from entering. The dust cover is made of a lightweight and high-density material to ensure a good dustproof effect without adding too much weight. A shockproof pad is set at the contact position between the first connector 510 and the backplane body 100, and a silicone or rubber material with good elasticity can be used. The shockproof pad can absorb the vibration energy when the server is running, reduce the direct impact on the hard disk, and protect the hard disk from physical damage. The micro switch integrated on the first connector 510 is used to detect whether the backplane is completely fixed. When the backplane is installed in place, the micro switch is triggered, the dust cover begins to descend, and the shockproof pad fits in place to provide dustproof and shockproof protection.

[0049] I-shaped nails are used on both sides and the middle partition of the hard disk frame to match the gourd holes on the hard disk backplane to fix and limit the front, back, left, right and downward directions. The folded edges are used to support the backplane on the partitions on both sides of the middle, and then two rotating brackets are fixed at the corresponding positions on the chassis. The rotating bracket has fixed convex nails and fixed holes on the back to limit the position (limit the upward direction of the backplane). The rotating bracket and the partition clamp the backplane in the front and back directions. The U-shaped buckle on the rotating bracket is automatically put on the vertical flattening edge of the hard disk frame partition by the action of the return spring, and is stuck on the horizontal folded edge of the hard disk frame, so as to realize the tool-free installation and fixation of the backplane. The configuration supports two types of backplanes, a 3*4 hard disk backplane (such as Figure 4 As shown), a 1*4 hard disk backplane (as Figure 5 As shown), the number and position of the 1*4 back panel supports can be flexibly configured, the rotating bracket has a simple structure, and the back panel can be easily disassembled and assembled.

[0050] Figure 1It shows the layout when assembling the hard disk backplane (3*4), chassis 600, backplane body 100 (3*4), hard disk frame 200, hook, connecting component 500, second fixing component 400 (three rows of I-pins), three rows of fixing protruding pins, and the backplane body 100 is fixed on the hard disk frame.

[0051] Figure 2 It shows that when three backplane bodies 100 (1*4) are assembled, they are assembled into three layers, upper and lower, and each backplane is independent.

[0052] Figure 3 It shows that when assembling a back panel body 100 (1*4), it can be assembled at any position of the top, middle or bottom, and the configuration is flexible.

[0053] Figure 4 The structure of the backplane body 100 (3*4) is shown, with three rows of gourd holes for limiting with the I-shaped nails on the hard disk frame partition, and two rows of fixing holes for fixing the backplane body 100 with the fixing protruding nails on the rotating bracket.

[0054] Figure 5 The structure of the backplane body 100 (1*4) is shown, which has three gourd holes for limiting with the I-shaped nails on the hard disk frame partition, and two fixing holes for fixing the backplane body 100 with the fixing protruding nails on the rotating bracket.

[0055] Figure 6 The connecting component is shown, the hook 521 is used to clamp the hard disk frame partition 220 and fix the backplane body 100. The U-shaped structure at the front can cover the vertical flattened edge of the partition to prevent the hard disk from shaking left and right. The second connecting member 520 is installed with a rotating axis. The hook 521 can be driven to rotate by the second connecting member 520 to achieve installation and removal of the backplane. The telescopic component 530 is used to install the first connecting member 510. The hook 521 automatically clamps the bent body 210 on the partition 220 under the action of the telescopic component 530 to achieve automatic installation and fixation. The fixing protrusions are plugged into the fixing holes of the backplane body 100 to fix the backplane body 100. The three fixing protrusions can independently fix a variety of backplane configurations. The rotating axis of the connecting component 500 is fixed to the chassis base, so that the first connecting member 510 can rotate to achieve removal and installation of the backplane.

[0056] Figure 7 The first connecting member 510 is shown to be opened. After the first connecting member 510 is opened, the back panel can be installed and removed for maintenance operations.

[0057] Figure 8 It shows the back panel being lowered, being careful not to hit any parts, and then aligning the gourd holes of the back panel with the I-shaped nails on the partition, and then installing the back panel forward so that the heads of the I-shaped nails are exposed, and then sliding the back panel downward to install it, and after ensuring that it is in place, push the first connecting member 510 forward.

[0058] Fig. 9 and Fig.10 It shows that when the first connecting member 510 is pushed to a certain position, the hook 521 automatically slides over the folded edges of the back plate and the hard disk frame partition under the action of the front inclined surface.

[0059] Fig.11 It shows that after the first connecting member 510 is pushed into place and fits tightly with the back panel body 100, the partition adopts a flange structure in the front and rear directions, which has a certain guiding property. Under the action of the telescopic component 530, the U-shaped hook 521 naturally clamps the vertical flattened edge of the hard disk frame partition, ensuring that the hook 521 does not swing left and right, thereby preventing the hard disk from being scratched. The folded edge of the first connecting member 510 supports the back panel, and the fixing protrusions on the bracket also limit the upward movement of the back panel body 100. At the same time, the hook 521 also clamps the folded edge of the partition in the front and rear directions, thereby fixing the back panel body 100.

[0060] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present application achieve the following technical effects:

[0061] According to the backplane fixing structure provided by the present application, it includes a first fixing component 300, a second fixing component 400 and a connecting component 500, wherein the first fixing component 300 is arranged on the backplane body 100; the second fixing component 400 is arranged on the hard disk frame 200, and at least part of the second fixing component 400 is plugged with the first fixing component 300 to limit the backplane body 100; the connecting component 500 includes a first connecting member 510 and a second connecting member 520 connected to each other, wherein the position of the first connecting member 510 is movably arranged to hook or separate with the backplane body 100, and the second connecting member 520 is movably arranged relative to the position of the first connecting member 510 to hook or separate with the hard disk frame 200 when the first connecting member 510 is connected with the backplane body 100. The plug-in limiting design of the first fixing component 300 and the second fixing component 400 enables the structure to support the connection of various types of backplane bodies 100 and hard disk frames 200, including but not limited to 3*4 hard disk backplanes and 1*4 hard disk backplanes. The connecting assembly 500, especially the movable first connecting member 510 and the second connecting member 520, realizes the tool-free installation and removal of the backplane body 100, greatly simplifying the maintenance operation. Through a simple hooking or unhooking action, the maintenance personnel can quickly replace the backplane without using additional tools, which not only saves time but also reduces maintenance costs.

[0062] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0063] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps described in these embodiments, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​do not limit the scope of the present invention. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. The technology, method and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant field may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, method and equipment should be regarded as a part of the authorization specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once a certain item is defined in an accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0064] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0065] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0066] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0067] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A backplane fixing structure, comprising a backplane body (100), wherein the backplane body (100) is mounted on a hard disk frame (200), characterized in that: The back plate fixing structure also includes: A first fixing assembly (300) is arranged on the back plate body (100); A second fixing component (400) is arranged on the hard disk frame (200), and at least a portion of the second fixing component (400) is plugged into the first fixing component (300) to limit the backplane body (100); The connection assembly (500) includes a first connection member (510) and a second connection member (520) which are connected to each other, wherein the position of the first connection member (510) is movably arranged to be hooked with or separated from the back plate body (100), and the position of the second connection member (520) is movably arranged relative to the first connection member (510) to be hooked with or separated from the hard disk frame (200) when the first connection member (510) is connected to the back plate body (100).

2. The back plate fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting member (510) is rotatably arranged on the chassis (600) of the hard disk frame (200) around a first predetermined axis, the first connecting member (510) is provided with a first positioning portion (511), and the backplane body (100) is provided with a second positioning portion (110); The first positioning portion (511) is plugged into the second positioning portion (110) so that the first connecting member (510) is connected to the back panel body (100).

3. The back plate fixing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting member (510) comprises: A mounting body (512) is rotatably mounted on the chassis (600), and the second connecting member (520) is arranged at an end of the mounting body (512) away from the chassis (600); The folding body (513) is connected to the mounting body (512), an angle is formed between the folding body (513) and the mounting body (512), the folding body (513) is arranged in parallel with the back plate body (100), and the first positioning portion (511) is arranged on the folding body (513).

4. The back plate fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hard disk frame (200) is provided with a bent body (210), and the bent body (210) and the back plate body (100) are arranged parallel to each other; The second connecting member (520) is provided with a hook (521), and the hook (521) and the bending body (210) are hooked on the bending body (210) to connect the back plate body (100) with the hard disk frame (200).

5. The back plate fixing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second connecting member (520) is rotatably arranged around a second predetermined axis relative to the first connecting member (510), and the connecting assembly (500) further comprises: The telescopic component (530) is arranged on the first connecting member (510) and connected to the second connecting member (520). The telescopic component (530) has a stretched position and a retracted position. When the telescopic component (530) is in the retracted position, the second connecting member (520) drives the hook (521) to be in a hooked position with the bending body (210).

6. The back plate fixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second connecting member (520) comprises: A first body (522), a second body (523) and a third body (524) are connected to each other, the first body (522) is rotatably connected to the first connecting member (510), the second body (523) and the first body (522) and the third body (524) have angles respectively, so as to enclose a protective space between the first body (522), the second body (523) and the third body (524), the telescopic component (530) is connected to the second body (523), and the hook (521) is arranged on the third body (524).

7. The back plate fixing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connection assembly (500) further comprises: A first mounting portion (540) is disposed on the first connecting member (510), wherein the first mounting portion (540) protrudes relative to a surface of the first connecting member (510); The second mounting portion (550) is arranged on the second body (523), at least a portion of the first mounting portion (540) is arranged below the second mounting portion (550), and both ends of the telescopic component (530) are respectively connected to the first mounting portion (540) and the second mounting portion (550).

8. The back plate fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hard disk frame (200) is provided with a bending body (210), and the bending body (210) and the back plate body (100) are arranged parallel to each other; one end of the second connecting member (520) is rotatably connected to the first connecting member (510), and the other end of the second connecting member (520) is provided with a hook (521), and the hook (521) is provided with a guide end surface (5210) and a fitting end surface (5211), and the guide end surface (5210) is an inclined surface, so as to guide the hook (521) during the connection process between the hook (521) and the bending body (210), and the fitting end surface (5211) fits with a side of the bending body (210) away from the back plate body (100), so as to connect the back plate body (100) with the hard disk frame (200); The connection assembly (500) further comprises: A telescopic component (530), wherein both ends of the telescopic component (530) are respectively connected to the first connecting member (510) and the second connecting member (520), and the telescopic component (530) can be elastically arranged so that under the action of the elastic restoring force of the telescopic component (530), the second connecting member (520) drives the hook (521) to remain in the connected position.

9. The back plate fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple groups of the first fixing components (300), there are multiple groups of the connecting components (500), the multiple groups of the first fixing components (300) and the multiple groups of the connecting components (500) are alternately arranged in sequence along the length direction of the backboard body (100), and there are multiple groups of the second fixing components (400), the multiple groups of the second fixing components (400) and the multiple groups of the first fixing components (300) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence; Each group of the first fixing components (300) comprises a plurality of first fixing parts (310), and the plurality of first fixing parts (310) are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the back plate body (100); Each group of the second fixing components (400) comprises a plurality of second fixing parts (410), and the plurality of second fixing parts (410) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of first fixing parts (310).

10. A server, comprising a chassis (600) and a hard disk frame (200), wherein the hard disk frame (200) is arranged in the chassis (600), and the hard disk frame (200) is connected to a backplane body (100) via a backplane fixing structure, characterized in that: The backplane fixing structure is the backplane fixing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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