Support structure

Abstract

The invention provides a support structure. The support structure comprises a support and an elastic sheet. The support comprises an accommodating hole. The elastic piece is arranged in the containing hole of the support. The elastic sheet comprises a fixed part, a connecting part and a movable part. The connecting part is arranged between the fixed part and the movable part. The fixing part is connected with the support. The movable part comprises a first part, a second part and a third part. The first part is connected between the second part and the connecting part. The second part is connected between the first part and the third part. The included angle between the first part and the second part is smaller than 180 degrees. The included angle between the second part and the third part is smaller than 180 degrees.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a bracket structure, and more particularly, to a bracket structure for assembling electronic devices on a rack. BACKGROUND

[0002] Racks capable of accommodating a plurality of electronic devices (e.g., servers, data storage devices, etc.) have been widely used in various fields. In order to assemble electronic devices on the rack, the size of the rack needs to match the size of the electronic devices, which results in that users cannot arbitrarily select electronic devices of other sizes, causing many inconveniences and not meeting the needs. SUMMARY

[0003] The present invention provides a bracket structure, which can assemble electronic devices of a smaller size on a rack of a larger size, and can solve the problem of size incompatibility between electronic devices and racks. In addition, the bracket structure of the present invention can be installed on the rack without tools, is easy to disassemble and assemble, saves time, and can reduce costs.

[0004] According to some embodiments, a bracket structure is provided. The bracket structure includes a bracket and a spring. The bracket includes a receiving hole. The spring is disposed in the receiving hole of the bracket. The spring includes a fixed portion, a connecting portion, and a movable portion. The connecting portion is disposed between the fixed portion and the movable portion. The fixed portion is connected to the bracket. The movable portion includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is connected between the second portion and the connecting portion. The second portion is connected between the first portion and the third portion. An included angle between the first portion and the second portion is less than 180. An included angle between the second portion and the third portion is less than 180.

[0005] According to some embodiments, a bracket structure is provided. The bracket structure includes a bracket and a spring. The bracket includes a receiving hole. The spring is disposed in the receiving hole of the bracket. The spring includes a fixed portion, a connecting portion, and a movable portion. The connecting portion is disposed between the fixed portion and the movable portion. The fixed portion is connected to the bracket. The movable portion includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is connected between the second portion and the connecting portion. The second portion is connected between the first portion and the third portion. An included angle between the first portion and the second portion is less than 180. An included angle between the second portion and the third portion is less than 180.

[0006] In order to have a better understanding of the above and other aspects of the present invention, specific embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a bracket structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0008] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic view of the bracket structure according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0009] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a spring according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0010] Figure 4 Partial perspective view of a stand structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0011] Figure 5 Partial sectional view of a stand structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0012] Figure 6 Schematic view of a stand structure assembled with a frame according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 Schematic view of a spring according to another embodiment of the present application; and

[0013] Figure 8 Schematic view of a spring according to yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0014] In the drawings:

[0015] 1: stand structure

[0016] 2: electronic device

[0017] 9: frame

[0018] 10: stand

[0019] 30, 70, 80: spring

[0020] 40, 50, 60: locking element

[0021] 90: column structure

[0022] 100: support plate

[0023] 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D: side

[0024] 102: receiving hole

[0025] 102-1, 102-2, 102-3, 102-4, 102-5: edge

[0026] 104: through hole

[0027] 106: support hole

[0028] 120, 130: side plate

[0029] 140, 150: device fixing structure

[0030] 142: first mounting hole

[0031] 144, 154: device fixing hole

[0032] 152: second mounting hole

[0033] 160: engagement structure

[0034] 170: first limiting structure

[0035] 171: connecting hole

[0036] 180: second limiting structure

[0037] 300: fixed part

[0038] 301: perforation

[0039] 302: fastening hole

[0040] 310: connecting part

[0041] 320, 720: movable part

[0042] 321: first part

[0043] 322: second part

[0044] 323, 723: third part

[0045] 323C: recess

[0046] 330: guide element

[0047] 330S: inclined surface

[0048] 330S1, 330S2: side surface

[0049] 340: engagement element

[0050] 800: fixed part

[0051] 901: positioning hole

[0052] 902: gap

[0053] 905: side wall

[0054] S: accommodation space

[0055] D1, D2, D3, D4: direction

[0056] θ A , θ B : included angle DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] The drawings are simplified for clarity of illustration of the embodiments and the dimensions of the drawings are not drawn to scale of actual products. The description and drawings are for the purpose of illustrating the embodiments only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. The same / similar symbols are used to represent the same / similar elements in the following description.

[0058] The ordinal numbers used to modify elements in the specification and claims, such as "first," "second," etc., do not imply or represent a specific position, arrangement, or manufacturing order in the structure; these ordinal numbers are merely used to clearly distinguish multiple elements with the same name. Spatial terms used in the specification and claims, such as "above," "over," "above," "higher than," "top," "below," "below," "below," "lower than," "bottom," etc., describe the relative spatial or positional relationship between one element and another in the drawings, and these spatial or positional relationships can be direct or indirect (with other elements disposed between the two elements), unless otherwise specified. Spatial terms may cover structures shown in other orientations, not limited to those shown in the drawings. Structures can be flipped or rotated at various angles, and the spatial descriptions used herein can be interpreted accordingly. The singular forms "a" and "the" used in the specification and claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The use of "and / or" in the specification and the claims includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed items.

[0059] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 . Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a support structure 1 according to one embodiment. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of support structure 1. Figure 3 Drawing based on Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the spring piece 30 in the support structure 1. Figure 4 for Figure 1 Partial perspective view of support structure 1. Figure 5 for Figure 1 Partial cross-sectional view of support structure 1.

[0060] The support structure 1 can be used on a frame to assemble electronic devices 2, such as servers, data storage devices, etc., and the frame is such as a cabinet or rack. In some embodiments, two support structures 1 can be used simultaneously, respectively arranged on opposite sides of the frame, with the electronic devices 2 mounted between the two support structures 1. The electronic devices 2 are located inside the support structure 1, while the outer side of the support structure 1 can face the frame, with the outer side of the support structure 1 relative to the inner side.

[0061] The bracket structure 1 comprises a bracket 10 and a spring sheet 30. The bracket 10 comprises a receiving hole 102. The spring sheet 30 is disposed in the receiving hole 102 of the bracket 10. The spring sheet comprises a fixed portion 300, a connecting portion 310 and a movable portion 320. The connecting portion 310 is disposed between the fixed portion 300 and the movable portion 320. The connecting portion 310 is used to connect the fixed portion 300 and the movable portion 320. The fixed portion 300 is connected to the bracket 10. The movable portion 320 comprises a first portion 321, a second portion 322 and a third portion 323, and can be integrally formed. The first portion 321 is located between the second portion 322 and the connecting portion 310. The second portion 322 is located between the first portion 321 and the third portion 323. As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 5 shown, the first portion 321 and the second portion 322 can form a first bending structure, i.e. an included angle between the first portion 321 and the second portion 322 is less than 180. In some embodiments, the included angle between the first portion 321 and the second portion 322 can be less than 150, or can be less than 120, or can be less than 90, or can be less than 75. As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 5 shown, the second portion 322 and the third portion 323 can form a second bending structure, i.e. an included angle between the second portion 322 and the third portion 323 is less than 180. In some embodiments, the included angle between the second portion 322 and the third portion 323 can be less than 150, or can be less than 120, or can be less than 90, or can be less than 75. The first bending structure can be connected to the connecting portion 310 and the second bending structure. The first bending structure formed by the first portion 321 and the second portion 322, and the second bending structure formed by the second portion 322 and the third portion 323 can bend towards different directions. For example, when the spring sheet 30 is disposed in the receiving hole 102 of the bracket 10, the first bending structure formed by the first portion 321 and the second portion 322 can bend away from the outside of the bracket structure 1 or bend towards the inside of the bracket structure 1, and the second bending structure formed by the second portion 322 and the third portion 323 can bend towards the outside of the bracket structure 1 or bend away from the inside of the bracket structure 1. In an embodiment, the openings of the first bending structure and the second bending structure can be disposed in opposite directions. As shown in Figure 5 shown, the third portion 323 of the movable portion 320 can comprise a concave portion 323C Figure 3When the elastic piece 30 is disposed in the accommodating hole 102 of the support 10, the opening of the recessed portion 323C of the third portion 323 of the movable portion 320 can face the outside of the support structure 1. The movable portion 320 is movable relative to the support 10. For example, a user can exert an external force on the movable portion 320 to move the movable portion 320 away from the support 10, at which time the elastic piece 30 is deformed; when the external force exerted on the movable portion 320 disappears, the movable portion 320 can return to its original position, and the elastic piece 30 returns to its original shape. In the present specification, the movable portion 320 includes a first curved structure and a second curved structure, but the present application is not limited thereto, and the movable portion 320 can include more curved structures.

[0062] The fixed portion 300 can include a through hole 301 and a fastening hole 302. The through hole 301 and the fastening hole 302 pass through the fixed portion 300. The number and position of the fastening hole 302 are not limited to those shown in the drawings.

[0063] The elastic piece 30 includes two guide elements 330 and an engaging element 340. The two guide elements 330 can be disposed on opposite sides of the connecting portion 310, respectively. The guide elements 330 protrude from the connecting portion 310. The guide elements 330 include a side surface 330S1, a side surface 330S2, and an inclined surface 330S connected between the side surface 330S1 and the side surface 330S2. The side surface 330S1 faces the fixed portion 300. The side surface 330S2 faces the movable portion 320. The side surface 330S1 can be perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the surface of the connecting portion 310. The side surface 330S2 can be perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the surface of the connecting portion 310. The inclined surface 330S inclines toward the movable portion 320. The height of the side surface 330S1 can be greater than the height of the side surface 330S2. When the elastic piece 30 is disposed in the accommodating hole 102 of the support 10, the guide elements 330 protrude from the accommodating hole 102 and extend toward the outside of the support structure 1 (i.e., toward the direction facing away from the electronic device 2). The engaging element 340 can be disposed on the fixed portion 300. The engaging element 340 can be disposed on the edge of the through hole 301 of the fixed portion 300. The engaging element 340 protrudes from the fixed portion 300. The engaging element 340 can have a curved structure, for example, an L-shaped structure, one side of the L-shaped structure being connected to the fixed portion 300, and the other side of the L-shaped structure extending away from the connecting portion 310. The opening of the curved structure can face away from the connecting portion 310.

[0064] The bracket 10 includes a support plate 100, a side plate 120, a side plate 130, a device fixing structure 140, and a device fixing structure 150. The side plate 120 and the side plate 130 are connected to the side edge 100A and the side edge 100B of the support plate 100, respectively. The side edge 100A is opposite to the side edge 100B. The device fixing structure 140 and the device fixing structure 150 are connected to the side edge 100C and the side edge 100D of the support plate 100, respectively. The side edge 100C is opposite to the side edge 100D. The side edge 100A, the side edge 100B, the side edge 100C, and the side edge 100D can be different from each other. The device fixing structure 140 can have a curved structure, such as an L-shaped structure, one side of which is connected to the side edge 100C of the support plate 100, and the other side of which is curved toward the inner side of the bracket structure 1. The device fixing structure 150 can have a curved structure, such as an L-shaped structure, one side of which is connected to the side edge 100D of the support plate 100, and the other side of which is curved toward the inner side of the bracket structure 1.

[0065] The device fixing structure 140 can include a first mounting hole 142 and a device fixing hole 144. The first mounting hole 142 can match the locking element 40. One end of the side plate 120 and one end of the side plate 130 can overlap the first mounting hole 142 of the device fixing structure 140, and the locking element 40 can pass through the first mounting hole 142 to connect (or fix) the side plate 120 and the side plate 130 to the device fixing structure 140. The locking element 40 is, for example, a screw. The connection of the side plate 120 and the side plate 130 to the device fixing structure 140 can improve the strength of the bracket 10. The device fixing hole 144 can match a fixing member. The fixing member is, for example, a screw. One end of an electronic device can overlap the device fixing hole 144 of the device fixing structure 140, and the fixing member matching the device fixing hole 144 can pass through the device fixing hole 144 to detachably connect the electronic device to the device fixing structure 140. The number and the position of the first mounting hole 142 and the device fixing hole 144 are not limited to those shown in the drawing.

[0066] The device fixing structure 150 can include a second mounting hole 152 and a device fixing hole 154. The second mounting hole 152 can match the locking element 50. One end of the side plate 120 and one end of the side plate 130 can overlap the second mounting hole 152 of the device fixing structure 150, and the locking element 50 can pass through the second mounting hole 152 to connect (or fix) the side plate 120 and the side plate 130 to the device fixing structure 150. The locking element 50 is, for example, a screw. The side plate 120 and the side plate 130 connected to the device fixing structure 150 can improve the strength of the bracket 10. The device fixing hole 154 can match a fixing member. The fixing member is, for example, a screw. One end of the electronic device can overlap the device fixing hole 154 of the device fixing structure 150, and the fixing member matching the device fixing hole 154 can pass through the device fixing hole 154 to detachably fix the electronic device to the device fixing structure 150. The number and the position of the second mounting hole 152 and the device fixing hole 154 are not limited to the number and the position shown in the figure.

[0067] The support plate 100, the side plate 120, the side plate 130, the device fixing structure 140, and the device fixing structure 150 define a containing space S. The containing space S can be used to accommodate the electronic device 2. The support plate 100 of the bracket 10 includes a containing hole 102 used to accommodate the elastic sheet 30. The containing hole 102 can pass through the support plate 100 and connect the containing space S. In this embodiment, the containing hole 102 is arranged at a position closer to the side 100D than to the side 100C, but the present application is not limited thereto. The shape and the size of the containing hole 102 can match the elastic sheet 30.

[0068] The bracket 10 comprises a first limiting structure 170 and a second limiting structure 180. The first limiting structure 170 and the second limiting structure 180 are disposed on the support plate 100. The second limiting structure 180 can protrude toward a direction away from the accommodation space S, or can protrude toward an outer side of the bracket structure 1. The first limiting structure 170 and the second limiting structure 180 can be disposed across the accommodation hole 102. The first limiting structure 170 and the second limiting structure 180 can cover different portions of the accommodation hole 102. For example, the first limiting structure 170 can extend from an edge 102-1 to an edge 102-2 of the accommodation hole 102, and the second limiting structure 180 can extend from an edge 102-3 to an edge 102-4 of the accommodation hole 102. The edge 102-1 can be opposite to the edge 102-2. The edge 102-3 can be opposite to the edge 102-4. The edge 102-1, the second edge 102-2, the edge 102-3, and the edge 102-4 can be different from each other. The first limiting structure 170 can comprise a connecting hole 171 therethrough. The number and position of the connecting hole 171 are not limited to those shown in the drawings. When the elastic sheet 30 is disposed in the accommodation hole 102 of the bracket 10, the first limiting structure 170 can cover at least a portion of the fixed portion 300 of the elastic sheet 30, the position of the connecting hole 171 of the first limiting structure 170 can correspond to the position of the fastening hole 302 of the fixed portion 300, the engaging element 340 of the elastic sheet 30 can cover a portion of the first limiting structure 170, and the second limiting structure 180 can cover at least a portion of the movable portion 320 of the elastic sheet 30. The connecting hole 171 of the first limiting structure 170 and the fastening hole 302 of the fixed portion 300 can match the locking element 60. The locking element 60 can pass through the connecting hole 171 and the fastening hole 302, so that the fixed portion 300 of the elastic sheet 30 can be fixed to the first limiting structure 170 by the locking element 60. The elastic sheet 30 can be connected to the bracket 10 by the locking element 60. The locking element 60 is, for example, a screw. In this embodiment, the first limiting structure 170 can connect the edge 102-1, the edge 102-2, and the edge 102-5 of the accommodation hole 102, and can improve the connection stability of the elastic sheet 30 and the bracket 10. The engaging element 340 of the elastic sheet 30 covering the first limiting structure 170 can provide a stop effect, and can improve the engagement stability of the elastic sheet 30 and the bracket 10.

[0069] When the elastic sheet 30 is disposed in the accommodation hole 102 of the bracket 10, the first curved structure (comprising an included angle less than 180 degrees) formed by the first portion 321 and the second portion 322 can be curved away from the second limiting structure 180, and the second curved structure (comprising an included angle less than 180 degrees) formed by the second portion 322 and the third portion 323 can be curved toward the second limiting structure 180. The opening of the recess 323C of the third portion 323 can be toward the second limiting structure 180.

[0070] The bracket 10 may include a support hole 106, a through hole 104, and a locking structure 160 disposed at the edge of the through hole 104. The locking structure 160 may extend from the edge of the through hole 104 toward the center of the through hole 104. The locking structure 160 may have a curved structure, such as an L-shaped structure, with one side of the L-shaped structure connected to the support plate 100 and the other side of the L-shaped structure extending toward the side 100D of the support plate 100. The opening direction of the locking structure 160 may be opposite to the opening direction of the locking element 340. The opening of the locking structure 160 may face the side 100D. The opening of the locking element 340 may face the side 100C. The locking structure 160 can be used to assemble the bracket 10 onto the frame 10. The support hole 106 can be used to assemble the bracket 10 onto the frame. For example, the bracket 10 can be assembled onto the frame by a fastener that matches the support hole 106. The fastener is, for example, a screw. Providing support holes 106 can improve the assembly stability of the bracket 10 and the frame. In some embodiments, the bracket 10 may not include support holes 106.

[0071] The support 10 can be integrally formed. For example, the support 10 can be formed by bending a single sheet of metal. In one embodiment, the support 10 is made of iron. The spring 30 can also be integrally formed. For example, the spring 30 can be formed by bending a single sheet of metal. In one embodiment, the spring 30 is made of stainless steel.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6 . Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the support structure 1 and the frame 9 according to one embodiment. The frame 9 is, for example, a cabinet or rack. The frame 9 may include multiple upright structures 90, each upright structure 90 having multiple positioning holes 901 and gaps 902 near the positioning holes 901. For example, the frame 9 may include four upright structures, with two of the four upright structures located on a first side of the frame 9 and the other two upright structures located on a second side of the frame 9, with the first side opposite to the second side. The support structure 1 may be positioned between the two upright structures located on the same side. Figure 6 One of the column structures 90 of the frame 9 is shown to illustrate the assembly of the support structure 1 and the frame 9. When the support structure 1 is assembled with the frame 9, the engaging structure 160 of the support structure 1 passes through the positioning hole 901 of the column structure 90. At this time, the side wall 905 of the column structure 90 applies force to the guide element 330 of the support structure 1 to push the guide element 330, the movable part 320, and the connecting part 310 of the spring piece 30 away from the support 10, and then along... Figure 6 The bracket structure 1 is moved in the direction D1 shown so that the engaging structure 160 of the bracket structure 1 abuts against the edge of the positioning hole 901 (e.g., Figure 6As shown, the guide element 330 of the elastic piece 30 is located in the gap 902 of the column structure 90. The engagement structure 160 of the support structure 1 can be stopped by the positioning hole 901 of the column structure 90, so as to limit the movement of the support structure 1 along the direction D1 (the direction of the opening of the engagement structure 160) and the direction D2 (the direction of the closing of the engagement structure 160) as shown. Figure 6 As shown, the guide element 330 of the elastic piece 30 is located in the gap 902 of the column structure 90. The engagement structure 160 of the support structure 1 can be stopped by the positioning hole 901 of the column structure 90, so as to limit the movement of the support structure 1 along the direction D1 (the direction of the opening of the engagement structure 160) and the direction D2 (the direction of the closing of the engagement structure 160) as shown. Figure 6 As shown, the guide element 330 of the elastic piece 30 is located in the gap 902 of the column structure 90. The engagement structure 160 of the support structure 1 can be stopped by the positioning hole 901 of the column structure 90, so as to limit the movement of the support structure 1 along the direction D1 (the direction of the opening of the engagement structure 160) and the direction D2 (the direction of the closing of the engagement structure 160) as shown. Figure 6 As shown, the guide element 330 of the elastic piece 30 is located in the gap 902 of the column structure 90. The engagement structure 160 of the support structure 1 can be stopped by the positioning hole 901 of the column structure 90, so as to limit the movement of the support structure 1 along the direction D1 (the direction of the opening of the engagement structure 160) and the direction D2 (the direction of the closing of the engagement structure 160) as shown.

[0073] When disassembling, the user can apply force to the movable portion 320 of the elastic piece 30 to move the guide element 330, the movable portion 320 and the connecting portion 310 of the elastic piece 30 towards the direction away from the support 10 and make at least part of the guide element 330 enter the accommodation space S, and then move the support structure 1 along the direction D2 as shown to make the engagement structure 160 of the support structure 1 completely located in the positioning hole 901, so as to disassemble the support structure 1 from the frame 9. Figure 6 As shown, the guide element 330 of the elastic piece 30 is located in the gap 902 of the column structure 90. The engagement structure 160 of the support structure 1 can be stopped by the positioning hole 901 of the column structure 90, so as to limit the movement of the support structure 1 along the direction D1 (the direction of the opening of the engagement structure 160) and the direction D2 (the direction of the closing of the engagement structure 160) as shown. The inclined surface of the guide element 330 makes the support structure 1 easy to disassemble, while ensuring the stopping effect when the support structure 1 is assembled with the frame 9. The curved structure of the movable portion 320 makes it easy for the user to find the force point to operate the elastic piece 30, for example, the user can press the second portion 322 and / or the third portion 323 with fingers to move the guide element 330, the movable portion 320 and the connecting portion 310 of the elastic piece 30 towards the direction away from the support 10. In an embodiment, the user can press the recess 323C of the elastic piece 30 with fingers to move the guide element 330, the movable portion 320 and the connecting portion 310 of the elastic piece 30 towards the direction away from the support 10. The recess 323C can improve the operation convenience. The support structure 1 of the present application can be assembled on the frame 9 by the engagement structure 160 without using screws to fix the support structure 1, and the assembly or disassembly of the support structure 1 can be completed by pushing the support structure 1 without using tools to disassemble screws, so the disassembly is convenient, simple and time-saving. In addition, the use of screws to fix the support structure 1 can avoid the problem of missing screws, and can reduce the cost.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 7 . Figure 7A schematic view of a spring 70 according to another embodiment is shown. The spring 70 is different from the aforementioned spring 30 in that the movable portion 720 of the spring 70 does not include a recess. The spring 70 includes a fixed portion 300, a connecting portion 310, a movable portion 720, a guide element 330, and an engaging element 340. The connecting portion 310 is connected between the fixed portion 300 and the movable portion 720. Two guide elements 330 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the connecting portion 310. The engaging element 340 is disposed on the fixed portion 300. The movable portion 720 includes a first portion 321, a second portion 322, and a third portion 723. The first portion 321 is connected between the second portion 322 and the connecting portion 310. The second portion 322 is connected between the first portion 321 and the third portion 723. The third portion 723 does not include a recess. The third portion 723 not including a recess can improve the strength and reliability of the spring 70.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 8 . Figure 8 A schematic view of a spring 80 according to yet another embodiment is shown. The spring 80 is different from the aforementioned spring 30 in that the spring 80 does not include an engaging element 340 and a perforation 301. The spring 80 includes a fixed portion 800, a connecting portion 310, a movable portion 320, and a guide element 330. The connecting portion 310 is connected between the fixed portion 800 and the movable portion 320. Two guide elements 330 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the connecting portion 310. The fixed portion 800 does not include a perforation 301. Since the fixed portion 800 does not include a perforation 301, the proportion of the fixed portion 800 that is solid increases, which can improve the strength and reliability of the spring 80.

[0076] The size of the bracket structure, the position and specification of the mounting holes (e.g., mounting hole positions for assembling the bracket structure on a rack body and mounting hole positions for assembling an electronic device on the bracket structure) of the bracket structure can be set according to the specifications of cabinets / racks commonly used in the industry.

[0077] The bracket structure of the present application can be used to assemble an electronic device on a rack body, where the size of the electronic device is smaller than the size of the rack body specification, and can solve the problem of incompatibility between the size of the electronic device and the size of the rack body. For example, the bracket structure of the present application can be used to assemble an electronic device smaller than 21 inches on a 21-inch cabinet. In an embodiment, the bracket structure of the present application can be used to assemble an EIA 19-inch server on the third generation open rack (ORV3) proposed by the Open Compute Project (OCP).

[0078] In summary, although the present application has been disclosed with embodiments as above, it is not intended to limit the present application. Those skilled in the art having ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present application can make various modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application shall be subject to the scope defined by the appended patent claims.

Claims

1. A support structure, characterized in that, Include: A bracket, including a receiving hole; A spring is disposed in the receiving hole of the bracket. The spring includes a fixing part, a connecting part and a movable part. The connecting part is disposed between the fixing part and the movable part. The fixing part is connected to the bracket. The movable part includes a first part, a second part and a third part. The first part is connected between the second part and the connecting part. The second part is connected between the first part and the third part. An included angle between the first part and the second part is less than 180 degrees. An included angle between the second part and the third part is less than 180 degrees.

2. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The movable part is movable relative to the support.

3. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the first part and the second part is less than 90 degrees, and the angle between the second part and the third part is less than 90 degrees.

4. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The spring includes two guide elements respectively disposed on opposite sides of the connecting part, each of the guide elements including an inclined surface that is inclined toward the moving part.

5. The support structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The guiding elements protrude from the connection portion and extend toward the outside of the support structure.

6. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first limiting structure, which is disposed at a first edge of the receiving hole and covers the fixing part of the spring piece.

7. The support structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bracket structure further includes a locking element, through which the fixing part of the spring is fixed to the first limiting structure.

8. The support structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The spring includes a locking element, which is disposed on and protrudes from the fixing portion of the spring, and covers the first limiting structure.

9. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a second limiting structure, which is disposed at a second edge of the receiving hole and covers the movable part of the spring piece.

10. The support structure as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The first part and the second part form a first curved structure, which bends away from the second limiting structure.

11. The support structure as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The second part and the third part form a second curved structure, which bends toward the second limiting structure.

12. The support structure as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The bracket includes a support plate and two side plates, which are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the support plate. The support plate and the side plates define an accommodating space. The accommodating hole passes through the support plate and connects to the accommodating space. The second limiting structure protrudes in a direction opposite to the accommodating space.

13. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The third part includes a recess with an opening facing outwards from the support structure.

14. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is integrally molded.

15. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a snap-fit ​​structure, a support plate, two side plates, and two device fixing structures. The side plates are respectively connected to a first side and a second side of the support plate, and the device fixing structures are respectively connected to a third side and a fourth side of the support plate. The first side is relative to the second side, and the third side is relative to the fourth side. The first side is different from the third side. The support plate, the side plates, and the device fixing structures define an accommodating space. The accommodating hole penetrates the support plate and connects to the accommodating space. The snap-fit ​​structure is disposed on the support plate. The bracket structure is used to assemble an electronic device on a frame. The electronic device is connected to the device fixing structures and disposed in the accommodating space. The snap-fit ​​structure passes through a hole in the frame.

16. A support structure, characterized in that, Include: A bracket, including a receiving hole; and A spring is disposed in the receiving hole of the bracket. The spring includes a fixing part, a connecting part and a movable part. The connecting part is used to connect the fixing part and the movable part. The fixing part is connected to the bracket. The movable part includes at least a first bending structure and a second bending structure. The first bending structure connects the connecting part and the second bending structure. The openings of the first bending structure and the second bending structure are arranged in opposite directions.

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