Server conveying device

Abstract

A server conveying device comprises a moving assembly, a lifting assembly and a bearing assembly. The lifting assembly is provided with a fixed end and a movable end. The fixed end is arranged on the moving assembly, and the movable end can move relative to the fixed end. The bearing assembly comprises a connecting frame, a pivoting frame, a stopping frame and a plurality of first rolling wheels. The connecting frame is arranged at the movable end of the lifting assembly. The pivot frame is pivotally arranged on the connecting frame and has a horizontal state and a vertical state. The stopping frame is arranged on the pivoting frame and extends in the direction away from the connecting frame. The stopping frame and the pivoting frame jointly form a containing space, and the containing space is used for containing a server. The first roller is rotatably arranged on the stop frame. When the pivot frame is in the vertical state, at least part of the first roller is located below the containing space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a transport device, in particular to a server transport device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, the weight of servers and other equipment required in data centers has increased, and their number has also increased.

[0003] These servers need to be protected from collisions to avoid damage. However, when these servers need to be repaired or replaced, they can only be moved manually, which is not only easy to cause physical injuries to the workers, but also more likely to damage the servers during the move. Especially for vertically placed servers, they need to be placed horizontally after being taken out to facilitate maintenance, and extra labor is required when changing the servers from vertical to horizontal placement. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention provides a server transport device, which can easily move the server to avoid collision and damage to the server.

[0005] A server transport device provided in one embodiment of the present invention includes a moving component, a lifting component and a supporting component. The lifting component has a fixed end and a movable end. The fixed end is arranged on the moving component, and the movable end can move relative to the fixed end. The supporting component includes a connecting frame, a pivot frame, at least one stop frame and a plurality of first rollers. The connecting frame is arranged at the movable end of the lifting component. The pivot frame can be pivotally arranged on the connecting frame and has a horizontal state and a vertical state. The at least one stop frame is arranged on the pivot frame and extends in a direction away from the connecting frame. The at least one stop frame and the pivot frame together form a accommodating space, and the accommodating space is used to accommodate a server. The first roller is rotatably arranged on the at least one stop frame. When the pivot frame is in a vertical state, at least a portion of the first roller is located below the accommodating space. According to the server transport device provided by the above embodiment, the accommodating space can be conveniently aligned with the server through the design of the lifting mechanism in the lifting component and the design of the pivoting mechanism in the bearing component, so as to easily move the vertically placed server into the accommodating space, which can save labor and avoid collision with the server and damage to the server. In addition, the first roller provided on the stop frame can be used as a labor-saving design mechanism to further save the force of moving the server into the accommodating space.

[0006] The above description of the content of the present invention and the following description of the embodiments are used to demonstrate and explain the principles of the present invention, and to provide a further explanation of the scope of the patent application of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a server transport device when it is folded according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0008] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the lifting assembly of the server transport device when it is unfolded.

[0009] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the server transport device when the supporting components are unfolded.

[0010] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Another three-dimensional schematic diagram of a server transport device.

[0011] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the server transport device with its protective frame unfolded.

[0012] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the server transport device when loading servers.

[0013] Description of Figure Numbers

[0014] 10: Server transport device; 11: Moving assembly; 111: Base; 112: Wheel body; 113: Handle; 12: Lifting assembly; 121: Scissor mechanism; 121a: Fixed end; 121b: Movable end; 122: Hydraulic actuator; 123: Operating lever; 13: Carrying assembly; 131: Connecting frame; 132: Pivoting frame; 133: Stop frame; 134: Protective frame; 135: Carrying plate; 1350: Carrying surface; 136a: First roller; 136b: Second roller; 137a: First hinge; 137b: Second hinge; 138: Electric actuator; 20: Cabinet; 22: Server; AC: Accommodating space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 ,in Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a server transport device when it is folded according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the lifting components of the server transport device when they are unfolded. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the server transport device when the supporting components are unfolded. Figure 4 for Figure 3 Another perspective view of a server transport device of Figure 5 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the server transport device with its protective frame unfolded.

[0016] The server transport device 10 provided in this embodiment includes a moving component 11 , a lifting component 12 and a carrying component 13 .

[0017] The mobile assembly 11 is, for example, a cart. The mobile assembly 11 includes a base 111, a plurality of wheels 112, and a handle 113. The base 111 is provided for the lifting assembly 12 to be installed. The wheels 112 are rotatably arranged on a side of the base 111 away from the lifting assembly 12, so that the base 111 can move relative to a specific place (such as the ground of a data center, not shown separately), for example, in a horizontal direction. The handle 113 is arranged on the base 111 to facilitate the base 111 to be pushed to move by the handle 113.

[0018] The lifting assembly 12 includes a scissor-type mechanism 121, a hydraulic actuator 122, and an operating rod 123. The scissor-type mechanism 121 has a fixed end 121a and a movable end 121b. The fixed end 121a is disposed on the base 111 of the moving assembly 11. The movable end 121b can move relative to the fixed end 121a, for example, in a vertical direction. The hydraulic actuator 122 is connected between the scissor-type mechanism 121 and the base 111 of the moving assembly 11 and is connected to the operating rod 123. The hydraulic actuator 122 unfolds or retracts the scissor-type mechanism 121 according to the operating state of the operating rod 123. When the scissor-type mechanism 121 is retracted, the movable end 121b is close to the fixed end 121a, such as Figure 1 When the scissor-type mechanism 121 is unfolded, the movable end 121b is away from the fixed end 121a, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the hydraulic actuator may also be replaced by other types of actuators such as a pneumatic actuator or an electric actuator.

[0019] The supporting assembly 13 includes a connecting frame 131 , a pivoting frame 132 , two stopping frames 133 , two protection frames 134 , a supporting plate 135 , a plurality of first rollers 136 a , a plurality of second rollers 136 b , a plurality of first hinges 137 a , a plurality of second hinges 137 b and an electric actuator 138 .

[0020] The connecting frame 131 is disposed at the movable end 121 b of the scissor-type mechanism 121 of the lifting assembly 12 .

[0021] The pivot frame 132 is pivotally disposed on the connecting frame 131 and has a horizontal state and a vertical state. When the pivot frame 132 is in the horizontal state, the pivot frame 132 is as shown in FIG. Figure 2 When the pivot frame 132 is in a vertical state, the pivot frame 132 is as shown in FIG. Figure 3 and Figure 4Please note that the switching of the pivot frame 132 between the horizontal state and the vertical state is not limited to the unfolded state and the retracted state of the scissor-type mechanism 121, and the server transport device 10 of the present invention is not limited to the state shown in the figure.

[0022] The stop frame 133 is disposed on two opposite sides of the pivot frame 132 and extends in a direction away from the connecting frame 131. The stop frame 133 and the pivot frame 132 together form an accommodating space AC.

[0023] The protection frames 134 are respectively pivotally disposed on a side of the stop frame 133 away from the pivot frame 132 .

[0024] The carrying plate 135 is located in the accommodating space AC and is attached to the pivot frame 132. The carrying plate 135 has a carrying surface 1350 on a side away from the pivot frame 132. In the normal direction of the carrying surface 1350, the protection frame 134 selectively blocks or exposes the carrying surface 1350. Specifically, when the protection frame 134 pivots toward the carrying surface 1350, the protection frame 134 blocks the carrying surface 1350, such as Figures 1 to 4 When the protective frame 134 is pivoted away from the bearing surface 1350, the protective frame 134 exposes the bearing surface 1350, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 Please note that the support plate 135 is an optional component. In some embodiments, the support plate can be omitted and the side of the pivot frame away from the connecting frame can be used as the support surface.

[0025] The first roller 136a is rotatably disposed on the stop frame 133. The rotation axis of the first roller 136a is parallel to the extension direction of the stop frame 133. When the pivot frame 132 is in a vertical state, one of the stop frames 133 is located below the accommodating space AC, and the other stop frame 133 is located above the accommodating space AC, and the first rollers 136a disposed on the two stop frames 133 are respectively located above and below the accommodating space AC.

[0026] The second roller 136 b is rotatably disposed on the protection frame 134 . The rotation axis of the second roller 136 b is parallel to the extension direction of the protection frame 134 .

[0027] The first hinge 137a is disposed on the connecting frame 131 and the pivoting frame 132 to complete the pivoting arrangement of the pivoting frame 132 relative to the connecting frame 131. In other words, the pivoting frame 132 is pivotally disposed on the connecting frame 131 through the first hinge 137a.

[0028] The second hinge 137b is disposed on the stop frame 133 and the protection frame 134 to complete the pivotable arrangement of the protection frame 134 relative to the stop frame 133. In other words, the protection frame 134 is pivotably disposed on the stop frame 133 via the second hinge 137b.

[0029] The electric actuator 138 is connected between the connecting frame 131 and the pivot frame 132. The electric actuator 138 selectively pivots the pivot frame 132 to switch the pivot frame 132 between the horizontal state and the vertical state. In some embodiments, the electric actuator can also be replaced by other types of actuators such as pneumatic actuators or hydraulic actuators.

[0030] Please include Figures 1 to 5 Refer to Figure 6 ,in Figure 6 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the server transport device when loading servers.

[0031] The server transport device 10 in this embodiment can use the accommodation space AC to accommodate a server 22. Specifically, when a server 22 placed vertically in a cabinet 20 needs to be repaired or replaced, the server transport device 10 can be moved to the side of the cabinet 20, and the scissor-type mechanism 121 can be unfolded to the same height as the server 22. Then, the pivot frame 132 can be pivoted to a vertical state, and after the accommodation space AC is aligned with the server 22 to be repaired or replaced, the vertically placed server 22 can be taken out and moved into the accommodation space AC, such as Figure 6 shown.

[0032] If the server 22 needs to be repaired, the pivot frame 132 can be pivoted to a horizontal state to support the server 22 on the bearing surface 1350, and the protection frame 134 can be pivoted away from the bearing surface 1350 to a horizontal state. Figure 5 The state is shown to expose the server 22 on the carrying surface 1350, so that the shell of the server 22 can be easily opened for maintenance. If the server 22 needs to be replaced, the server transport device 10 together with the server 22 can be pushed back to a place such as a warehouse to replace a new server 22.

[0033] By means of the lifting mechanism design of the lifting assembly 12 and the pivoting mechanism design of the supporting assembly 13, the accommodating space AC can be conveniently aligned with the server 22, so that the vertically placed server 22 can be easily moved into the accommodating space AC, thereby saving labor and avoiding collision with the server 22 and causing damage to the server 22. In addition, the first roller 136a provided on the stop frame 133 can be used as a labor-saving design mechanism to further save the force of moving the server 22 into the accommodating space AC.

[0034] Furthermore, the design of the protection frame 134 can further prevent the server 22 from falling out of the accommodation space AC from the side away from the carrying plate 135 when the pivot frame 132 is in a vertical state. In addition, the pivotable design of the protection frame 134 can facilitate the maintenance of the server 22 without leaving the accommodation space AC when the pivot frame 132 is in a horizontal state, thereby avoiding multiple moves of the server 22. In addition, the second roller 136b can also serve as a labor-saving design mechanism to further save the force of moving the server 22 into the accommodation space AC.

[0035] According to the server transport device of the above embodiment, the accommodating space can be conveniently aligned with the server through the design of the lifting mechanism in the lifting component and the design of the pivoting mechanism in the bearing component, so as to easily move the vertically placed server into the accommodating space, which can save labor and avoid collision with the server and damage to the server. In addition, the first roller provided on the stop frame can be used as a labor-saving design mechanism to further save the force of moving the server into the accommodating space.

[0036] Furthermore, the design of the protection frame can further prevent the server from falling out of the accommodation space from the side away from the carrier plate when the pivot frame is in a vertical state. In addition, the pivotable design of the protection frame can facilitate the maintenance of the server without leaving the accommodation space when the pivot frame is in a horizontal state, avoiding multiple moves of the server. In addition, the second roller can also be used as a labor-saving design mechanism to further save the force of moving the server into the accommodation space.

[0037] Although any of the above embodiments of the present invention are disclosed as above, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make slight changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the patent protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope of the patent application attached to this specification.

Claims

1. A server transport device, characterized in that: include: a mobile component; A lifting assembly having a fixed end and a movable end, wherein the fixed end is disposed on the movable assembly, and the movable end is movable relative to the fixed end; as well as A load-bearing assembly, comprising: A connecting frame, disposed at the movable end of the lifting assembly; A pivot frame, pivotally disposed on the connecting frame, the pivot frame having a horizontal state and a vertical state; At least one stop frame, disposed on the pivot frame and extending in a direction away from the connecting frame, wherein the at least one stop frame and the pivot frame together form a receiving space, and the receiving space is used to receive a server; and A plurality of first rollers are rotatably disposed on the at least one stop frame, wherein when the pivot frame is in a vertical state, at least a portion of all the first rollers are located below the accommodating space.

2. The server transport device according to claim 1, wherein: The bearing assembly further includes at least one protection frame and a plurality of second rollers. The at least one protection frame is pivotably disposed on a side of the at least one stop frame away from the pivot frame, and all the second rollers are rotatably disposed on the at least one protection frame.

3. The server transport device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bearing assembly also includes a bearing plate, which is located in the accommodating space and fits the pivot frame. The bearing plate has a bearing surface on a side away from the pivot frame, and in the normal direction of the bearing surface, the at least one protective frame selectively blocks or exposes the bearing surface.

4. The server transport device according to claim 2, wherein: The bearing assembly further includes at least one hinge, and the at least one hinge is disposed on the at least one stop frame and the at least one protection frame, and the at least one protection frame is pivotally disposed on the at least one stop frame through the at least one hinge.

5. The server transport device according to claim 1, wherein: The bearing assembly further includes at least one hinge, and the at least one hinge is disposed on the connecting frame and the pivoting frame, and the pivoting frame is pivotally disposed on the connecting frame through the at least one hinge.

6. The server transport device according to claim 1, wherein: The bearing assembly further includes an electric actuator, which is connected between the connecting frame and the pivot frame, and the electric actuator selectively pivots the pivot frame.

7. The server transport device according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the at least one stop frame is two; when the pivot frame is in a vertical state, one of all the stop frames is located below the accommodating space, and the other one of all the stop frames is located above the accommodating space.

8. The server transport device according to claim 1, wherein: The moving assembly includes a seat, a plurality of wheels and a handle, the seat is provided for the fixed end of the lifting assembly, all the wheels are rotatably provided on a side of the seat away from the lifting assembly, and the handle is provided on the seat.

9. The server transport device according to claim 1, wherein: The lifting assembly includes a scissor-type mechanism, a hydraulic actuator and an operating rod. The scissor-type mechanism has the fixed end and the movable end. The hydraulic actuator is connected between the scissor-type mechanism and the moving assembly and connected to the operating rod. The hydraulic actuator unfolds or folds the scissor-type mechanism according to the operating state of the operating rod.

10. The server transport device according to claim 1, wherein: The rotation axes of all the first rollers are parallel to the extension direction of the at least one stop frame.

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