Supporting device and server

Abstract

The invention discloses a supporting device and a server, and relates to the technical field of board card installation, the supporting device comprises a base and a supporting assembly, and due to the fact that a first supporting piece is selectively fixed to a plurality of first installation positions of the base, multi-gear adjustment of the supporting assembly in the first direction is achieved. The second supporting piece is slidably connected to the first supporting piece in the second direction. In combination with the two adjusting modes, the supporting unit achieves comprehensive positioning of the board card supporting point in two directions, the supporting position can be flexibly adjusted according to board cards of different types, sizes and interfaces, and the compatibility, adaptability and universality of the supporting device are improved. The technical problems that different special supports need to be designed for board cards of different types and different specifications in the prior art, the workload of designers is increased, and the cost is increased can be solved, and the purposes of reducing the cost for replacing or customizing a supporting device due to the specification difference of the board cards, simplifying the operation process, reducing the complexity and improving the production efficiency are achieved. And the technical effects of practicability and economical efficiency of the supporting unit are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of board installation, and in particular to a support device and a server. Background Art

[0002] In today's era of rapid digital development, as customer needs become increasingly diversified, higher requirements are placed on the performance and functionality of servers. To meet these complex and changing needs, server architectures are becoming increasingly complex, resulting in an increasingly dense layout of various boards, hard drives and other devices inside the chassis. However, due to the different types of boards carried by different servers, each type of board has differences in size, shape, interface location and functional characteristics. In order to ensure that each board to be installed can be firmly supported in the chassis, a dedicated bracket needs to be designed for each board to be installed. Once the board undergoes structural changes due to technological upgrades or functional improvements, the original bracket will not be able to adapt to the new form. It is necessary to redesign and produce the bracket based on the form of the new board, which not only increases the workload of designers, but also directly leads to an increase in costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides a support device and a server to at least solve the problem in the related art that different types and specifications of boards need to be designed with different dedicated brackets, which not only increases the workload of designers but also directly leads to increased costs.

[0004] The present application provides a supporting device, including a base and a supporting assembly; the base is provided with a plurality of first mounting positions, and the plurality of first mounting positions are arranged in sequence along a first direction; the supporting assembly includes a first supporting member and a second supporting member; the first supporting member can be selectively fixed on different first mounting positions; the second supporting member is slidably connected to the first supporting member along a second direction, and a second mounting position is provided on the second supporting member, and the second mounting position is used to support a board; the second direction is perpendicular to the mounting plane of the board, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0005] The present application also provides a server, comprising the above-mentioned supporting device.

[0006] Through the present application, since the first support member can be selectively fixed on a plurality of first mounting positions arranged along the first direction on the base, the multi-level positioning adjustment of the support assembly in the first direction is achieved. At the same time, the second support member is slidably connected to the first support member along the second direction. Combined with the multi-level adjustment of the first support member in the first direction, the entire support unit achieves comprehensive adjustment of the board support position in the first and second directions, so that the support unit can be flexibly adjusted according to the position of the support point according to the specifications of boards of different types, sizes and interface layouts, and can adapt to more types of boards, thereby improving the compatibility, adaptability and versatility of the support unit. Therefore, it can solve the technical problem in the related art that different types and specifications of boards need to be designed with different dedicated brackets, which not only increases the workload of designers but also directly leads to increased costs. It reduces the cost of replacing or customizing the support device due to differences in board specifications, simplifies the operation process, reduces complexity, and improves the practicality and economy of the support unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0008] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a supporting device supporting a board provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 A side view of a supporting device supporting a board provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a support device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a support unit provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a base provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the support assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of the support assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application from another angle; Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a second support member provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of a first support member provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 10A schematic structural diagram of the first support member provided in an embodiment of the present application from another angle; Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connection between two groups of support units and a connecting assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connection between the first group of support units and the first connecting member provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connection component provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0009] The above drawings include the following reference numerals: 10. Support unit; 11. Base; 111. First mounting position; 112. Dovetail groove; 113. Third mounting position; 12. Support assembly; 121. First support member; 1211. Fixing seat; 12111. Dovetail block; 1212. Support rod; 12121. Guide chute; 12122. Avoidance groove; 12123. First mounting hole; 1213. Second reinforcement plate; 122. Second support member; 1221. Second mounting position; 1222. Connecting rod; 12221. Second mounting hole; 1223. Cantilever; 1224. Limiting protrusion; 1225. Buffer pad; 1226. First reinforcement plate; 123. Protrusion structure; 20. Board; 30. Connecting components; 31. First connecting member; 311. First chute; 32. Second connecting member; 321. Second chute; 322. Third chute. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0011] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like, indicating positions or relationships, are based on the positions or relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description and simplification of the present application. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present application. The terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly, and may include, for example, fixed, removable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" encompass the described conditions and conditions similar to the described conditions, provided that the range of the similar conditions is within an acceptable range of deviation, as determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes both absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism may be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes both absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity may also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes both absolute equality and approximate equality, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate equality may be, for example, that the difference between the two is less than or equal to 5% of either. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0012] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0013] The embodiments of the present application provide a support device and a server, and the devices are described in detail in combination with the structures and working principles of the support device and the server.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the one hand, Figures 1 to 5As shown, a support device is provided, including a support unit 10, the support unit 10 includes a base 11 and a support assembly 12; the base 11 is provided with a plurality of first mounting positions 111, and the plurality of first mounting positions 111 are arranged in sequence along a first direction; the support assembly 12 includes a first support member 121 and a second support member 122; the first support member 121 can be selectively fixed on different first mounting positions 111; the second support member 122 is slidably connected to the first support member 121 along a second direction, and a second mounting position 1221 is provided on the second support member 122, and the second mounting position 1221 is used to support the board 20; the second direction is perpendicular to the mounting plane of the board 20, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0015] In the above-described embodiment, the present invention achieves multi-position adjustment of the support assembly 12 in the first direction by selectively securing the first support member 121 to a plurality of first mounting locations 111 disposed along the first direction on the base 11. Simultaneously, the second support member 122 is slidably connected to the first support member 121 in the second direction. Combined with the multi-position adjustment of the first support member 121 in the first direction, the entire support unit 10 achieves comprehensive adjustment of the support position of the board 20 in the first and second directions. This allows the support unit 10 to flexibly adjust the position of the support points according to the specifications of boards 20 of different types, sizes, and interface layouts, thereby accommodating a wider variety of boards 20 and improving the compatibility, adaptability, and versatility of the support unit 10. This resolves the technical problem in the related art of requiring a high degree of customization for the board 20 bracket, which not only increases the workload of designers but also directly leads to increased costs. This reduces the cost of replacing or customizing the support device due to differences in board 20 specifications, simplifies the operational process, reduces complexity, and improves the practicality and cost-effectiveness of the support unit 10.

[0016] In a specific embodiment, there is no limit to the number of support assemblies 12 included in the support unit 10. The support assemblies 12 included in the support unit 10 can be configured according to actual load-bearing requirements. The support assemblies 12 can be arranged in one, two, three, or more groups. When multiple groups of support assemblies 12 are configured, the groups 12 are sequentially spaced along the first direction, ensuring that they can accommodate a variety of board 20 sizes, weight distributions, and key support point locations.

[0017] In a specific embodiment, to accommodate the support requirements of different types of boards 20, multiple first mounting locations 111 are arranged in a sequence with equal spacing along a first direction. When the support device is required to support different types of boards 20, appropriate locations can be flexibly selected from the multiple first mounting locations 111 based on the specifications and support point requirements of the specific boards 20. By securing the support assembly 12 to the selected first mounting location 111, the actual position of the support assembly 12 can be adjusted to precisely match the required support point positions of the boards 20, thereby effectively supporting a variety of board types 20 and significantly improving the versatility and practicality of the support device.

[0018] In a specific embodiment, to ensure that the board 20 remains stable during operation and prevent accidental movement or damage, support devices are provided on both sides of the board 20 in the third direction. When the board 20 is subjected to an external force that could cause lateral movement in the third direction, these support devices effectively prevent the board 20 from sliding sideways and moving out of its intended position. Furthermore, the arrangement of the two support devices provides stable support for the board 20, improving the stability and reliability of the support provided to the board 20.

[0019] In one embodiment, Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the second support member 122 includes a connecting rod 1222 and a cantilever 1223; the connecting rod 1222 is slidably connected to the first support member 121 along the second direction; one end of the cantilever 1223 is fixed to the connecting rod 1222, and the other end extends along the third direction; and the side of the cantilever 1223 away from the base 11 along the second direction is a supporting surface; wherein, a limiting protrusion 1224 is provided on the connecting rod 1222, and the limiting protrusion 1224 is arranged to protrude from the supporting surface along the second direction; the limiting protrusion 1224 and the supporting surface together form a second mounting position 1221; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0020] In the above embodiment, by positioning the limiting protrusion 1224 protruding from the supporting surface in the second direction, a physical barrier is formed, which together with the supporting surface forms an enclosed second mounting position 1221. This effectively prevents the board 20 from lateral slipping, regardless of whether the device vibrates during operation or is subjected to external forces during transportation. This not only reduces reliability issues caused by board 20 slipping in the server structural design and reduces the risk of damage to the board 20, but also significantly reduces the probability of reliability issues and the corresponding cost of damaged parts during server transportation, and reduces the number of reliability tests required for the server, thereby saving R&D costs and time. The cantilever 1223 extends along the third direction, which can make the supporting surface away from the main body of the first support member 121, and reserve avoidance space for components such as the heat sink and slots at the bottom of the board 20. When installing and using the board 20, it can effectively avoid interference between the components at the bottom of the board 20 and the first support member 121, ensuring that the various components of the equipment can work together normally; through the reasonable design of the limiting protrusion 1224 and the cantilever 1223, not only the stability of the placement of the board 20 and the avoidance of components are solved, but also the reliability and applicability of the support unit 10 are improved as a whole, so that it can better meet the installation and use requirements of different boards 20.

[0021] In one embodiment, Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the second support member 122 further includes a buffer pad 1225 , which is installed on the supporting surface.

[0022] In the above embodiment, by providing a buffer pad 1225 on the supporting surface of the cantilever 1223, when the device encounters a collision during transportation, or when the device generates vibration due to its own operation, or when the board 20 is subjected to external impact or generates vibration during operation, the buffer pad 1225 can effectively absorb and dissipate the vibration energy through its own elastic deformation, reducing the vibration intensity transmitted to the board 20. This can not only alleviate the impact force generated by vibration between the board 20 and the supporting structure, reducing hard collisions between the two, but also protect the electronic components on the board 20, preventing the occurrence of solder joint breakage or contact failure caused by resonance on the electronic components on the board 20, thereby extending the service life of the board 20. The buffer pad 1225 also increases the friction between the board 20 and the bottom surface of the board 20, ensuring that the board 20 will not move during transportation or when the device overturns, thereby ensuring the stability of the electrical connection of the board 20.

[0023] In a specific embodiment, the buffer pad 1225 is a shock-absorbing rubber pad with good shock-absorbing performance. During actual installation, the buffer pad 1225 is firmly bonded to the supporting surface by glue to ensure a firm connection between the buffer pad 1225 and the supporting surface, avoiding loosening, falling off, etc. during use, and ensuring that the buffer pad 1225 can continuously and stably perform its shock-absorbing function.

[0024] Preferably, a mounting groove is provided on the supporting surface, and the buffer pad 1225 is arranged in the mounting groove, and the height of the buffer pad 1225 is greater than the groove depth of the mounting groove. When the buffer pad 1225 is installed in place, it will naturally protrude from the groove surface. When the board 20 is placed on the supporting surface, it can fully contact the buffer pad 1225, ensuring effective contact between the buffer pad 1225 and the board 20, and providing a reliable buffering effect for the board 20; and the setting of the mounting groove can also play a limiting role on the buffer pad 1225, preventing the buffer pad 1225 from being displaced during use.

[0025] In one embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the second support member 122 also includes a first reinforcing plate 1226, which includes a first side edge and a second side edge perpendicular to each other, and a first oblique side connecting the first side edge and the second side edge; the first side edge is fixed on the bottom surface of the cantilever 1223 facing away from the supporting surface in the second direction, and the second side edge is fixed on the side of the connecting rod 1222 close to the cantilever 1223 in the third direction.

[0026] In the above embodiment, because the first side of the first reinforcing plate 1226 is fixed to the bottom surface of the cantilever 1223 facing away from the supporting surface in the second direction, and its second side is fixed to the side of the connecting rod 1222 in the third direction close to the cantilever 1223, the reinforcing plate, through its mutually perpendicular first and second sides, and the first oblique side connecting the first and second sides, forms a stable triangular support structure between the cantilever 1223 and the connecting rod 1222. This not only enhances the lateral bending rigidity of the second support member 122, making it less susceptible to bending deformation when subjected to lateral forces, but also strengthens the strength and overall structural stability of the connection area between the cantilever 1223 and the connecting rod 1222, enabling it to effectively resist external impact and vibration, thereby reducing the risk of structural deformation. At the same time, this layout design utilizes the space at the connection between the cantilever 1223 and the connecting rod 1222, without interfering with the installation and use of other components. While improving the structural performance, it does not require excessive increase in extra volume and weight, effectively ensuring the compactness and lightness of the overall structure of the second support member 122, which not only meets the requirements of structural strength and stability, but also conforms to the development trend of lightweight and miniaturization of equipment.

[0027] In a specific embodiment, the first reinforcing plate 1226 is a triangular plate, and the first side and the second side are respectively two right-angled sides of the triangular plate, so that the first reinforcing plate 1226 can fully utilize the strong stability of the triangular structure to build a reliable support structure between the cantilever 1223 and the connecting rod 1222, thereby effectively improving the overall mechanical properties and structural stability of the second support member 122.

[0028] Preferably, there is no limit on the number of first reinforcing plates 1226 included in the second support member 122. The first reinforcing plates 1226 included in the second support member 122 can be flexibly configured according to actual lateral bending resistance requirements. The first reinforcing plates 1226 can be provided in one, two, three, or more groups. When multiple first reinforcing plates 1226 are provided, the multiple first reinforcing plates 1226 are sequentially spaced along the first direction to ensure that the entire second support member 122 achieves the desired effect in terms of lateral bending resistance.

[0029] In one embodiment, Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the first support member 121 includes a fixed seat 1211, a support rod 1212 and a second reinforcement plate 1213; the fixed seat 1211 is slidably connected to the base 11 along the first direction; one end of the support rod 1212 is fixed to the fixed seat 1211, and the other end extends along the second direction; the connecting rod 1222 is slidably connected to the support rod 1212 along the second direction; the second reinforcement plate 1213 includes a third side and a fourth side that are perpendicular to each other, and a second oblique side connecting the third side and the fourth side; the third side is fixed to the side of the support rod 1212 in the third direction away from the cantilever 1223, and the fourth side is fixed to the top surface of the fixed seat 1211 away from the base 11 in the second direction.

[0030] In the above embodiment, the fixing base 1211 is slidably connected to the base 11 along a first direction, enabling slidable adjustment between the first support member 121 and the base 11, allowing the first support member 121 to be flexibly adjusted according to actual usage requirements. One end of the support rod 1212 is fixed to the fixing base 1211, and the other end extends along a second direction, providing a stable support base for the connecting rod 1222. The second reinforcing plate 1213 forms a stable triangular support structure through its mutually perpendicular third side and fourth side and the second oblique side connecting the two; its third side is fixed on the side of the support rod 1212 away from the cantilever 1223, and the fourth side is fixed on the top surface of the fixing seat 1211 away from the base 11, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the support rod 1212 and the fixing seat 1211, making the structure of the entire first support member 121 more stable and reliable, and improving the lateral bending stiffness of the first support member 121, so that the first support member 121 can better resist bending deformation when subjected to lateral external force; enabling the first support member 121 to withstand greater external force impact and load, thereby reducing the risk of structural damage, extending service life, reducing the frequency of maintenance and replacement, and reducing the cost of use.

[0031] In a specific embodiment, the second reinforcing plate 1213 is a triangular plate, and the third side and the fourth side are respectively the two right-angled sides of the triangular plate, so that the second reinforcing plate 1213 can fully utilize the strong stability of the triangular structure to build a reliable support structure between the fixed seat 1211 and the support rod 1212, thereby effectively improving the overall mechanical properties and structural stability of the second support member 122.

[0032] Preferably, there is no limit on the number of second reinforcing plates 1213 included in the first support member 121. The second reinforcing plates 1213 included in the first support member 121 can be flexibly configured according to the actual lateral bending resistance requirements. The second reinforcing plates 1213 can be provided in one, two, three, or more groups. When multiple second reinforcing plates 1213 are provided, the multiple second reinforcing plates 1213 are sequentially spaced along the first direction to ensure that the entire first support member 121 can achieve the desired effect in terms of lateral bending resistance.

[0033] In one embodiment, Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the support rod 1212 includes a guide slot 12121 and an avoidance slot 12122; the guide slot 12121 extends along the second direction; the avoidance slot 12122 is arranged on the side wall of the guide slot 12121 away from the second reinforcing plate 1213, is connected with the guide slot 12121, and extends along the second direction; wherein, the connecting rod 1222 is slidably arranged in the guide slot 12121; the cantilever 1223 is arranged on the side where the avoidance slot 12122 is located.

[0034] In the above embodiment, by setting a guide groove 12121 extending along the second direction, a sliding track is provided for the connecting rod 1222, which limits the sliding direction of the connecting rod 1222 and ensures that the connecting rod 1222 can only move along the second direction during the sliding process, thereby avoiding possible deviation during the sliding process. At the same time, since the cantilever 1223 will slide with the connecting rod 1222 during the adjustment process, an avoidance groove 12122 is set on the side away from the second reinforcing plate 1213. The avoidance groove 12122 is connected to the guide slide groove 12121 and also extends along the second direction, providing sufficient movement space for the cantilever 1223 to slide with the connecting rod 1222, so that it can avoid rigid collision with the support rod 1212 during the adjustment process, which can not only ensure the freedom and smoothness of the second support member 122 in the second direction, but also ensure that the cantilever 1223 and the support rod 1212 maintain an effective connection and collaborative working relationship, eliminate the possibility of mutual interference between components, and optimize the overall structural layout of the support assembly 12.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, the guide slot 12121 is provided with a first mounting hole 12123 on a sidewall in the first direction, and the connecting rod 1222 is provided with a second mounting hole 12221 on a sidewall in the first direction. When the connecting rod 1222 slides within the guide slot 12121, the first mounting hole 12123 and the second mounting hole 12221 are aligned with each other. After the connecting rod 1222 slides to a desired position within the guide slot 12121 and is adjusted into position, a fastener such as a bolt is inserted into the aligned first mounting hole 12123 and second mounting hole 12221, and the bolt is tightened. Under the tightening force exerted by the bolt, the slot wall of the guide slot 12121 undergoes a certain degree of compression deformation, thereby exerting a compressive force on the connecting rod 1222 within the guide slot 12121, thereby reliably securing the connecting rod 1222 and preventing it from moving during subsequent use, thereby ensuring the stability of the support assembly 12. Specifically, the first mounting hole 12123 and the second mounting hole 12221 are both designed as long holes extending along the second direction, providing necessary adjustment margin for adjusting the position of the connecting rod 1222 in the guide groove 12121, facilitating fixing the connecting rod 1222 at the selected position, and improving the convenience of installation and adjustment.

[0036] In this embodiment, in order to improve the efficiency of whole-machine assembly, during the large-scale production stage of the support assembly 12, since the production environment is relatively stable, the equipment is complete, and the operators are highly skilled, favorable conditions are available for fine adjustment and reliable locking of the support assembly 12. Therefore, the adjustment and locking process of the first support member 121 and the second support member 122 can be completed in advance, ensuring that these two key support members achieve an accurate installation state and a stable connection effect during the production stage. After such pre-processing, when entering the subsequent whole-machine assembly site, since the first support member 121 and the second support member 122 have been adjusted and locked in place, there is no need to re-perform tedious adjustment and locking operations on site as in the traditional assembly process, and this step can be directly omitted. It can effectively shorten the time consumption in the whole-machine assembly process, reduce the workload and duration of on-site operations, and thus improve the overall assembly efficiency.

[0037] In one embodiment, Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, a dovetail block 12111 is protruded from the bottom surface of the fixing seat 1211 near the base 11, and a dovetail groove 112 is provided on the top surface of the base 11 near the fixing seat 1211. The dovetail groove 112 extends along the first direction, and the dovetail block 12111 can be slidably embedded in the dovetail groove 112.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the dovetail block 12111 protruding from the bottom surface of the fixing seat 1211 is slidably engaged with the dovetail groove 112 extending along the first direction on the top surface of the base 11, thereby providing a sliding guide for the fixing seat 1211, allowing the fixing seat 1211 to slide relative to the base 11 along the first direction, thereby facilitating adjustment of the position of the fixing seat 1211 according to actual needs. The unique narrow-upper-wide-lower-bottom shape of the dovetail structure not only provides a sliding guide and ensures that the fixing seat 1211 can smoothly adjust its position along the first direction, but also has a self-locking function. When the fixing seat 1211 slides within the dovetail groove 112, a self-locking force is generated perpendicular to the sliding direction, which can effectively prevent the fixing seat 1211 from separating from the base 11, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the connection between the fixing seat 1211 and the base 11, and ensuring that the fixing seat 1211 will not shake, deflect, or even fall off during the process of sliding and adjusting its position along the first direction, thereby ensuring the stability of the entire structure.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the first mounting position 111 is arranged at the bottom of the dovetail groove 112 of the base 11, and the first mounting position 111 is processed into a first through hole. The dovetail block 12111 corresponding to the base 11 is close to the bottom surface of the base 11, and an assembly hole is also provided. The position and size of the assembly hole match the first through hole. When performing the assembly operation, the operator passes fasteners such as screws through the first through hole on the base 11 in sequence, and then makes them precisely match the assembly holes on the dovetail block 12111. As the screws are tightened, under the action of the tightening force, a firm connection is formed between the fixing seat 1211 and the base 11, thereby reliably fixing the fixing seat 1211 on the base 11. This connection method is not only simple in structure and easy to operate, but also can effectively ensure the connection strength and stability between the fixing seat 1211 and the base 11.

[0040] In one embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the base 11 is further provided with a third mounting position 113 , and the base 11 is fixed to the chassis via the third mounting position 113 .

[0041] In the above embodiment, by setting a third mounting position 113 on the base 11, the setting of the third mounting position 113 provides a clear mounting point for the connection between the base 11 and the chassis, ensuring that the base 11 and the chassis can form a stable and reliable connection to meet the stability and safety requirements of the equipment during operation.

[0042] In this specific embodiment, third mounting position 113 is located at the bottom of dovetail groove 112 in base 11. Third mounting position 113 is designed as a second through-hole. During assembly, screws or other fasteners of appropriate specifications are selected and sequentially inserted through the second through-holes of third mounting position 113 on base 11, and then accurately screwed into corresponding pre-set threaded holes in the chassis. As the screws are gradually tightened, the interlocking action of the threads generates sufficient connection force between base 11 and the chassis, thereby firmly securing base 11 to the chassis.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, a third mounting position 113 is provided at each end of the base 11 along the first direction, and multiple first mounting positions 111 are arranged between the two third mounting positions 113. The two third mounting positions 113 provided at both ends of the base 11 provide a balanced and sufficient connection force when the base 11 is connected to the chassis, ensuring a stable connection between the base 11 and the chassis, thereby effectively ensuring the stability of the overall structure.

[0044] Preferably, after the base 11 is fixed to the chassis through the third mounting position 113 using screws or other fasteners, the heads of the screws or other fasteners are located in the dovetail groove 112 and protrude from the bottom of the dovetail groove 112, which can limit the support assembly 12 and effectively prevent the support assembly 12 from detaching from the base 11 during the sliding process, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

[0045] In a specific embodiment, the aperture of the first through hole is smaller than the aperture of the second through hole, which clearly distinguishes the first mounting position 111 and the second mounting position 1221 visually and functionally. In the actual assembly process, the identification steps of the first mounting position 111 and the second mounting position 1221 are simplified, and there is no need to spend a lot of time to carefully distinguish the first mounting position 111 and the second mounting position 1221. The first mounting position 111 and the second mounting position 1221 can be quickly and accurately identified and positioned based on the size of the aperture of the first through hole and the second through hole, which effectively improves the convenience of assembly and reduces the rework caused by the identification errors of the first mounting position 111 and the second mounting position 1221, making the entire assembly process smoother and more efficient, thereby improving the convenience and overall efficiency of assembly.

[0046] In one embodiment, Figures 11 to 13 As shown, it also includes a connecting component 30, and the support units 10 are provided with at least two groups, and the at least two groups of support units 10 are arranged in sequence along the first direction; the connecting component 30 includes a first connecting member 31 and a second connecting member 32; the first connecting member 31 is connected to the first group of support units 10; the second connecting member 32 is slidably connected to the first connecting member 31 along the first direction, and is connected to the second group of support units 10.

[0047] In the above embodiment, the first connector 31 is fixedly connected to the first group of support units 10, ensuring that the first connector 31 can drive the first group of support units 10 to perform corresponding movements; the second connector 32 is fixedly connected to the second group of support units 10, ensuring that the second connector 32 can drive the second group of support units 10 to perform corresponding movements. By configuring the first and second connectors 31, 32 as a slidable connection structure, the first and second connectors 31, 32 can slide relative to each other within a certain range, allowing the relative position of the first and second connectors 31, 32 to be adjusted according to actual needs. Adjusting the relative position of the first and second connectors 31, 32 directly causes the positions of the first and second groups of support units 10 to change, thereby achieving flexible adjustability of the support spacing between the first and second groups of support units 10, 10. In actual applications, when supporting a longer board 20, simply increasing the support spacing between the first and second groups of support units 10, 10, can ensure sufficient and uniform support strength for the board 20 along its length. It can effectively prevent excessive bending or deformation of the board 20 due to increased span, avoid performance degradation or damage caused by deformation of the board 20, and improve the versatility and reliability of the support device, so that it can better adapt to various usage scenarios.

[0048] Preferably, each support assembly 12 in the support unit 10 is connected to the connection assembly 30 . This integral connection structure enhances the lateral connection strength between the multiple support assemblies 12 and improves the structural stability of the entire support unit 10 .

[0049] In a specific embodiment, the boards 20 exhibit diverse characteristics, and different types of boards 20 have significant differences in structural design, resulting in different parts of each type of board 20 that can be used for support. Therefore, in actual use, first, based on the specific structure of the target board 20, the support position of the support unit 10 is determined on the board 20; the spacing between the selected positions is measured; then, the spacing between the two groups of support units 10 is adjusted according to the measured distance, and based on the measured distance, the relative position between the first connector 31 and the second connector 32 is adjusted accordingly, so that the length of the first connector 31 and the second connector 32 matches the spacing between the two groups of support units 10, thereby matching the spacing between the two groups of support units 10 with the measured distance; after the adjustment is completed, the two groups of support units 10 are respectively fixed to the first connector 31 and the second connector 32 that have been adjusted into place, thereby completing the assembly of the support device.

[0050] In one embodiment, a protruding structure 123 is provided on one side of the support unit 10 close to the connecting assembly 30; a first sliding groove 311 is provided on the first connecting member 31, and the first sliding groove 311 extends along the first direction, and the protruding structure 123 of the first group of support units 10 can be slidably connected in the first sliding groove 311.

[0051] In the above embodiment, by providing the first sliding groove 311 on the first connecting member 31 and slidably connecting it to the protruding structure 123 on the first group of support units 10, the first group of support units 10 can be independently adjusted along the first direction on the first connecting member 31. Building on the existing sliding adjustment between the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32, the flexibility and independence of the first group of support units 10 in adjusting their positions in the first direction relative to the second group of support units 10 are further enhanced. In actual application, operators can more precisely adjust the positions of the first group of support units 10 based on the specific structure, size, and support requirements of the target board 20, so that they cooperate with the second group of support units 10 to provide more fitting and stable support for the board 20. This enables the support device to better adapt to diverse support requirements and improves the precision and reliability of support.

[0052] In a specific embodiment, the protruding structure 123 is arranged below the avoidance groove 12122. When the cantilever 1223 slides together with the connecting rod 1222, since the protruding structure 123 is below the avoidance groove 12122, the avoidance groove 12122 can provide sufficient space for the sliding of the cantilever 1223, thereby avoiding mutual collision, obstruction and other interference between the protruding structure 123 and the cantilever 1223, and ensuring that the entire process of the cantilever 1223 sliding with the connecting rod 1222 can be carried out smoothly.

[0053] In a specific embodiment, the protruding structure 123 is a cylindrical guide pin, whose axis extends along the third direction; the first slide groove 311 is a rectangular through groove, and the groove width of the rectangular through groove forms a clearance fit with the guide pin diameter, which provides the necessary conditions for the relative sliding of the protruding structure 123 in the first slide groove 311, ensuring that the protruding structure 123 can slide smoothly and unimpeded in the first slide groove 311.

[0054] Specifically, during assembly or position adjustment of the support device based on the support points of the board 20, when the first support unit 10 needs to be positioned relative to the first connector 31, the first support unit 10 is first pushed in a first direction, allowing the first support unit 10 to move smoothly within the first slot 311 via the guide pin until it reaches a predetermined target position. Once the position is determined, it is secured using fasteners such as screws to prevent displacement during use. During the securing operation, the fasteners are screwed into the first slot 311 from the side facing away from the first support unit 10, gradually entering the pre-set connection holes on the guide pins. Specifically, the head diameter of the fasteners is set to be larger than the width of the first slot 311. When the fasteners are tightened into place, the heads of the fasteners press tightly against the first connector 31. The friction and pressure generated by this pressing action securely secure the first support unit 10 to the first connector 31, ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire structure.

[0055] In one embodiment, a protruding structure 123 is provided on one side of the support unit 10 close to the connecting assembly 30; a second sliding groove 321 is provided on the second connecting member 32, and the second sliding groove 321 extends along the first direction; the protruding structure 123 of the second group of support units 10 can be slidably connected in the second sliding groove 321.

[0056] In the above embodiment, a second slide groove 321 is provided on the second connecting member 32, and is slidably connected to the protruding structure 123 on the second group of support units 10. This enables the second group of support units 10 to independently adjust their positions along the first direction on the second connecting member 32. Combined with the sliding adjustment function of the first group of support units 10 already implemented on the first connecting member 31, this structure enables both groups of support units 10 to obtain independent position adjustment capabilities in the first direction. This two-way independent adjustment enhances the flexibility and accuracy of adjusting the relative positions between the two groups of support units 10. The operator can flexibly and accurately adjust the positions of the two groups of support units 10 according to the actual positions of the support points on the board 20, so that they precisely correspond to the support points, so that the support device can more effectively adapt to the diverse requirements of the support point positions of the board 20 and optimize the overall support effect.

[0057] In a specific embodiment, a third sliding groove 322 is defined on a side of the second connecting member 32 close to the supporting assembly 12 , and the first connecting member 31 is slidably disposed in the third sliding groove 322 .

[0058] In a specific embodiment, the protruding structure 123 is a cylindrical guide pin, whose axis extends along the third direction; the second slide groove 321 is a rectangular through groove, and the groove width of the rectangular through groove forms a clearance fit with the diameter of the guide pin, which provides the necessary conditions for the relative sliding of the protruding structure 123 in the second slide groove 321, ensuring that the protruding structure 123 can slide smoothly and unimpeded in the second slide groove 321.

[0059] Specifically, during assembly or position adjustment of the support device based on the support points of the board 20, when the second support unit 10 needs to be positioned relative to the second connecting member 32, the second support unit 10 is first pushed in the first direction, allowing it to move smoothly within the second slot 321 via the guide pin until it reaches a predetermined target position. Once the position is determined, it is secured using fasteners such as screws to prevent displacement during use. During the securing operation, the fasteners are screwed into the second slot 321 from the side facing away from the second support unit 10, gradually entering the pre-set connection holes on the guide pins. Specifically, the head diameter of the fasteners is set to be larger than the width of the second slot 321. When the fasteners are tightened into place, the heads of the fasteners press tightly against the second connecting member 32. The friction and pressure generated by this pressing action securely secure the second support unit 10 to the second connecting member 32, ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire structure.

[0060] In one embodiment, the number of support units 10 required is first determined based on the length of the board 20. For shorter boards 20, a set of support units 10 is required to be provided on one side of the board 20 for support. The mounting steps are as follows: identify the type of board 20; determine the position of the support points based on the arrangement of components on the board 20; adjust the position of the support assembly 12 based on the position of the support points; secure the support units 10 to the chassis; and place the board 20 on the support units 10. For longer boards 20, at least two sets of support units 10 are required to be provided on one side of the board 20 for support. The mounting steps are as follows: identify the type of board 20; determine the position of the support points based on the arrangement of components on the board 20; adjust the two sets of support units 10 based on the position of the support points, and adjust the position of the support assembly 12 on the support unit 10; secure both sets of support units 10 to the connection assembly 30; secure the assembled support device to the chassis; and place the board 20 on the support units 10. Through the above process, it is ensured that boards 20 of different sizes can be stably mounted through the adapted support structure and steps.

[0061] In a specific embodiment, when the type of board 20 needs to be replaced, first disassemble the existing board 20 and remove the support unit 10 from the chassis; loosen the screws and other fasteners between the support unit 10 and the connecting component 30 and between the support component 12 and the base 11; then determine the support point according to the new type of board 20, and readjust the position of the support unit 10 and the support component 12 according to the new support point; use fasteners to re-fix the support component 12 on the base 11, and use fasteners to re-fix the support unit 10 on the connecting component 30; install the assembled support unit 10 on the chassis again, place the new board 20, and complete the installation.

[0062] Specifically, to improve server assembly efficiency, the support point locations can be pre-determined during production based on the target board 20 type. The support unit 10 and support assembly 12 are then adjusted based on the pre-determined support point locations. This pre-adjustment of the support unit 10 and support assembly 12 is performed by the manufacturer. During subsequent server assembly, operators simply secure the adjusted support assembly as a single module directly to the designated location on the chassis, reducing on-site adjustment workload and improving assembly efficiency and consistency.

[0063] According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a server is provided, comprising the above-mentioned supporting device.

[0064] The above is a detailed introduction to a support device and server provided by the present application. This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the principles of the present application, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A supporting device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support unit (10), wherein the support unit (10) comprises: A base (11) is provided with a plurality of first mounting positions (111), wherein the plurality of first mounting positions (111) are arranged in sequence along a first direction; A support assembly (12) comprising a first support member (121) and a second support member (122); the first support member (121) can be selectively fixed on different first mounting positions (111); the second support member (122) is slidably connected to the first support member (121) along a second direction, and a second mounting position (1221) is provided on the second support member (122), and the second mounting position (1221) is used to support the board (20); The second direction is perpendicular to the installation plane of the board (20), and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

2. The support device according to claim 1, characterized in that The second support member (122) comprises: a connecting rod (1222) slidably connected to the first support member (121) along a second direction; A cantilever (1223) having one end fixed to the connecting rod (1222) and the other end extending along a third direction; and a side of the cantilever (1223) facing away from the base (11) along the second direction is a supporting surface; Wherein, a limiting protrusion (1224) is provided on the connecting rod (1222), and the limiting protrusion (1224) is provided to protrude from the supporting surface along the second direction; the limiting protrusion (1224) and the supporting surface together form the second installation position (1221); The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

3. The supporting device according to claim 2, characterized in that The second support member (122) further includes a buffer pad (1225), and the buffer pad (1225) is mounted on the supporting surface.

4. The supporting device according to claim 2, characterized in that The second support member (122) further comprises a first reinforcing plate (1226), the first reinforcing plate (1226) comprising a first side edge and a second side edge perpendicular to each other, and a first oblique edge connecting the first side edge and the second side edge; The first side edge is fixed to the bottom surface of the cantilever (1223) in the second direction away from the supporting surface, and the second side edge is fixed to the side surface of the connecting rod (1222) in the third direction close to the cantilever (1223).

5. The supporting device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The first support member (121) comprises: A fixed seat (1211) slidably connected to the base (11) along the first direction; A support rod (1212), one end of which is fixed to the fixing seat (1211), and the other end of which extends along the second direction; the connecting rod (1222) is slidably connected to the support rod (1212) along the second direction; The second reinforcing plate (1213) comprises a third side and a fourth side perpendicular to each other, and a second oblique side connecting the third side and the fourth side; the third side is fixed to the side of the support rod (1212) facing away from the cantilever (1223) in the third direction, and the fourth side is fixed to the top surface of the fixing seat (1211) facing away from the base (11) in the second direction.

6. The supporting device according to claim 5, characterized in that The support rod (1212) includes: A guide groove (12121) extending along the second direction; an avoidance groove (12122), provided on a side wall of the guide slide groove (12121) away from the second reinforcing plate (1213), communicating with the guide slide groove (12121), and extending along the second direction; The connecting rod (1222) is slidably arranged in the guide slot (12121); and the cantilever (1223) is arranged on the side where the avoidance slot (12122) is located.

7. The supporting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing seat (1211) is provided with a dovetail block (12111) protruding from the bottom surface thereof near the base (11), and the base (11) is provided with a dovetail groove (112) on the top surface thereof near the fixing seat (1211), wherein the dovetail groove (112) extends along the first direction, and the dovetail block (12111) is slidably engaged in the dovetail groove (112).

8. The support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 or 6 or 7, characterized in that: It also includes a connection assembly (30), wherein the support units (10) are provided with at least two groups, and the at least two groups of support units (10) are arranged in sequence along the first direction; the connection assembly (30) includes: A first connecting member (31) connected to the first group of support units (10); The second connecting member (32) is slidably connected to the first connecting member (31) along a first direction and is connected to the second group of support units (10).

9. The supporting device according to claim 8, characterized in that A protruding structure (123) is provided on one side of the support unit (10) close to the connecting assembly (30); a first sliding groove (311) is provided on the first connecting member (31), the first sliding groove (311) extending along the first direction, and the protruding structure (123) of the first group of support units (10) is slidably connected in the first sliding groove (311); And / or, a protruding structure (123) is provided on one side of the support unit (10) close to the connecting assembly (30); a second sliding groove (321) is provided on the second connecting member (32), and the second sliding groove (321) extends along the first direction; the protruding structure (123) of the second group of support units (10) can be slidably connected in the second sliding groove (321).

10. The support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 or 6 or 7 or 9, characterized in that: A third mounting position (113) is also provided on the base (11), and the base (11) is fixed to the chassis via the third mounting position (113).

11. A server, characterized in that: The invention comprises the supporting device according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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