Network card assembly, server and network card installation method

Abstract

The application discloses a network card assembly, a server and a network card mounting method, relates to the technical field of network card mounting, and the network card assembly comprises a network card body, a base and a cover, wherein the base comprises a base body and a first guide part, a clamping part and a placing groove arranged in the base body; the placing groove is used for placing the network card body; the clamping part is movably arranged between the first guide part and the placing groove; and the clamping part comprises a matching part; the cover comprises a cover body and a second guide part arranged on the cover body; when the cover is mounted with the base, the second guide part is guided in cooperation with the first guide part; and the second guide part drives the clamping part to clamp and fix the network card body in the placing groove through the matching part. According to the application, the combined structure composed of the base and the cover is arranged, the second guide part is accurately guided in cooperation with the first guide part, the network card body can be quickly fixed and mounted without the aid of tools, and the network card body is simply and conveniently fixed, stable and firm, and the physical damage risk of the network card body is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of network interface card (NIC) installation technology, and in particular to a NIC component, a server, and a method for installing the NIC. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, network interface cards (NICs) are typically installed using a threaded connection, fixing the NIC body inside the NIC housing. This installation method relies on bolts and manual tools, resulting in a complex and time-consuming process, and is prone to causing physical wear and tear on the NIC body or interface. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a network interface card (NIC) component, a server, and a method for installing the NIC, thereby at least solving the problems in related technologies where the installation process of the NIC body is complex, time-consuming, and prone to causing physical wear and tear on the NIC body or interface.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a network interface card (NIC) component, including a NIC body, a base, and a top cover, wherein:

[0005] The base includes a base body and a first guide part, a clamping part and a mounting groove disposed in the base body. The mounting groove is used to mount the network card body. The clamping part is movably disposed between the first guide part and the mounting groove. The clamping part includes a mating part.

[0006] The upper cover includes an upper cover body and a second guide portion disposed on the upper cover body;

[0007] When the top cover and base are installed, the second guide part cooperates with the first guide part to guide, and the second guide part drives the clamping part through the cooperating part to clamp and fix the network card body in the mounting slot.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the clamping part further includes a fixing part, a movable part, an elastic part, and a squeezing part. The fixing part is fixed to the base body, and the movable part is movably disposed on the fixing part.

[0009] The mating part is located at the end of the movable part away from the mounting groove, the squeezing part is fixed at the end of the movable part close to the mounting groove, and the two ends of the elastic part are respectively connected to the fixing part and the squeezing part.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the first guide part includes a guide sleeve, and the second guide part includes a guide pin. When the top cover and the base are installed, the guide sleeve and the guide pin are engaged and positioned.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the mating part is a beveled part. When the top cover and the base are installed, the guide pin slides over the beveled part and presses the clamping part against the network card body through the beveled part.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the base further includes a receiving groove disposed within the base body, the receiving groove being connected to the placement groove, the first guide portion and the fixing portion being fixed to the receiving groove, and the movable portion, the elastic portion and the squeezing portion being movably disposed within the receiving groove.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the sidewall of the extrusion section facing the network card body and / or the sidewall of the mounting slot is provided with a buffer structure.

[0014] Secondly, this application provides a server, including a server frame, a limiting component, a locking component, and a network card component as described above. The server frame has a slot. When the network card component is installed with the server frame, the network card component is inserted into the slot. The limiting component guides and limits the network card component, and the locking component locks and fixes the network card component in the slot.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the limiting component includes a first mating part disposed in the slot and a second mating part disposed on the network card component. When the network card component is inserted into the slot, the first mating part and the second mating part cooperate to guide and limit the network card component.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the first mating part is disposed on the opposite side wall of the slot, and the first mating part includes an upper limit frame and a lower limit frame. The second mating part is disposed on the opposite side wall of the network card assembly, and the second mating part includes an upper limit slot and a lower limit slot that correspond to the upper limit frame and the lower limit frame, respectively.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the upper limit groove is disposed on the side wall of the upper cover body of the network card assembly and penetrates the rear side wall of the upper cover body, and the lower limit groove is disposed on the side wall of the base body of the network card assembly and penetrates the rear side wall of the base body.

[0018] When the network card component is inserted into the slot, the upper limit slot is inserted into the upper limit frame and slides along the upper limit frame, and the lower limit slot is inserted into the lower limit frame and slides along the lower limit frame.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the above scheme, the upper limit frame, lower limit frame, upper limit slot, and lower limit slot are all L-shaped. The upper limit frame and lower limit frame are symmetrically arranged and their corresponding ends are fixedly connected. The upper limit slot and lower limit slot are symmetrically arranged.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the locking assembly includes a pin assembly disposed on the server frame and a socket disposed on the network card assembly. The pin assembly includes a spring rod, a mounting block and a pin. The first end of the spring rod is disposed on the server frame, the first end of the mounting block is rotatably connected to the second end of the spring rod, and the second end of the mounting block fixes the pin. The pin cooperates with the socket.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, there are two corresponding pins and two corresponding holes. The mounting block is T-shaped, and the second and third ends of the mounting block are respectively fixed to the pins. The elastic rod includes a spring pin, the first end of which is fixed to the server frame, and the second end of which is connected to the first end of the mounting block through a bearing.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the locking component includes a snap fastener disposed on the server frame, and the network card component is provided with a positioning hole that cooperates with the snap fastener. The snap fastener is engaged with the positioning hole to lock and fix the network card component in the slot.

[0023] Thirdly, this application provides a method for installing a network interface card (NIC), applied to the server described above, and includes the following steps:

[0024] Place the network card itself in the mounting slot;

[0025] The upper cover body is placed on the base body. The second guide part cooperates with the first guide part for guidance. The second guide part drives the clamping part to squeeze the network card body through the cooperating part and clamps and fixes the network card body in the placement slot. The network card body, the base and the upper cover are fixedly connected to form a network card assembly.

[0026] The network interface card (NIC) component is inserted into the slot of the server frame, and during the insertion process, the limiting component guides and limits the NIC component.

[0027] The locking assembly locks and secures the network card assembly within the slot.

[0028] The network card assembly of this application, with its combined structure consisting of a base and a top cover, achieves automatic alignment of the top cover body and the base body, as well as rapid positioning and initial fixation of the network card body, through the precise cooperation and guidance of the second guide part and the first guide part. This greatly simplifies the assembly process and improves the installation efficiency of the network card body. Moreover, during the guidance process of the second guide part and the first guide part, the second guide part drives the clamping part through the cooperating part to clamp and fix the network card body in the mounting slot. The fixed installation of the network card body can be achieved without the aid of tools. The fixation is simple, convenient, stable and firm, reducing the risk of physical damage to the network card body and further improving the installation efficiency of the network card body.

[0029] The server described in this application features a quick-locking system consisting of a limiting component and a locking component. When the network card component is installed into the server frame, it is inserted into the slot, and the limiting component guides and limits the network card component, enabling a "plug and play" installation method. After the network card component is inserted, the locking component quickly locks and fixes the network card component in the slot, achieving further limiting and fixation. Moreover, the structure of the limiting component and the locking component can optimize the deployment of high-density servers. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the server structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the network interface card (NIC) component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the split cross-sectional structure of the server provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the server framework provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0037] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the server provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram at point C;

[0039] Figure 9 Schematic diagrams of the front and side views of the pin assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0040] Figure 10 A flowchart illustrating the installation method of the network card provided in this application embodiment.

[0041] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0042] Network card body 1; base 2; base body 21; lower slot 211; first guide part 22; clamping part 23; mounting slot 24; network card slot 241; receiving slot 25; fixing part 26; movable part 27; mating part 271; elastic part 28; pressing part 29; upper cover 3; upper cover body 31; upper slot 311; second guide part 32; server frame 4; slot 41; limiting component 5; first mating part 51; upper limit frame 511; lower limit frame 512; second mating part 52; upper limit slot 521; lower limit slot 522; upper mating edge 523; lower mating edge 524; socket 525; locking component 6; pin component 61; elastic rod 611; mounting block 612; pin 613; bearing 614. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0044] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can be internal connections between two elements. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" include the described situation and situations similar to the described situation, the range of which is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism can be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate equality can be, for example, a difference between the two equal items being less than or equal to 5% of either one. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] As described in the background section, network interface cards (NICs) in related technologies are typically installed using a threaded connection method, fixing the NIC body inside the NIC housing. This installation method relies on bolt fixing and manual tool operation (such as screwdrivers), resulting in a complex and time-consuming installation process (usually requiring the disassembly of multiple parts), and is prone to causing physical wear and tear on the NIC body or interface.

[0046] Network interface cards (NICs) in servers are typically fixedly installed within the server frame. However, the lack of efficient positioning and limiting mechanisms in related technologies makes the installation process cumbersome and time-consuming. Furthermore, NICs may not be securely fixed within the server frame, potentially leading to poor contact due to vibration or impact, affecting data transmission stability and product reliability. These issues increase maintenance costs, reduce production efficiency, and limit the flexibility of modular server upgrades.

[0047] The network interface card (NIC) component provided in this application can greatly simplify the assembly process of the NIC itself, improve the installation efficiency of the NIC, and reduce the risk of physical damage to the NIC. The server provided in this application can quickly and precisely install the NIC component onto the server frame and quickly lock and secure the NIC component. It can also optimize high-density server deployment and improve the flexibility of modular server upgrades.

[0048] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] This application provides a network interface card (NIC) component, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the system includes a network card body 1, a base 2, and a top cover 3. The base 2 includes a base body 21 and a first guide portion 22, a clamping portion 23, a mounting slot 24, and a receiving slot 25 disposed within the base body 21. The mounting slot 24 is used to mount the network card body 1. The receiving slot 25 communicates with the mounting slot 24 and extends through the top of the base body 21. The mounting slot 24 and the receiving slot 25 are located on the front and rear sides of the base body 21, respectively. The mounting slot 24 is a specially designed receiving space inside the base body 21 for placing the network card body 1. The size and shape of this receiving space match the network card body 1, providing initial positioning and support for the network card body 1. A network card slot 241 is formed on the side wall of the mounting slot 24, extending through the front side wall of the base body 21. After the network card body 1 is vertically placed into the mounting slot 24 from top to bottom, it is then horizontally moved towards the network card slot 241, allowing the connection end of the network card body 1 to extend from the network card slot 241, ensuring that the network card can subsequently interface normally with the relevant interfaces inside the server.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, the clamping part 23 is movably disposed between the first guide part 22 and the mounting groove 24. The clamping part 23 includes a mating part 271, a fixing part 26, a movable part 27, an elastic part 28, and a pressing part 29. The fixing part 26 is fixed to the base body 21, and the movable part 27 is movably disposed on the fixing part 26. The mating part 271 is disposed at the end of the movable part 27 away from the mounting groove 24, and the pressing part 29 is fixed at the end of the movable part 27 near the mounting groove 24. The two ends of the elastic part 28 are respectively connected to the fixing part 26 and the pressing part 29. The first guide part 22 and the fixing part 26 are fixed to the receiving groove 25, and the movable part 27, the elastic part 28, and the pressing part 29 are movably disposed within the receiving groove 25. The first guide part 22 includes a guide sleeve, the lower end of which is fixed to the bottom of the receiving groove 25. For example, the movable part 27 is a movable rod, the elastic part 28 is a spring and the elastic part 28 is inserted into the movable part 27, the fixing part 26 is a fixing plate, and the pressing part 29 is a pressing plate.

[0052] The upper cover 3 includes an upper cover body 31 and a second guide portion 32 disposed on the upper cover body 31. The upper cover body 31 has the same dimensions as the base body 21. The second guide portion 32 includes a guide pin, which is vertically fixed to the bottom of the upper cover body 31.

[0053] When the top cover 3 and the base 2 are installed, the second guide part 32 cooperates with the first guide part 22 to guide, and the second guide part 32 drives the clamping part 23 to move through the cooperating part 271 to tightly clamp and fix the network card body 1 in the mounting slot 24.

[0054] Specifically, the top cover 3 is placed over the base 2, the guide pin is aligned with the guide sleeve, and with appropriate pressure applied by the operator, the guide pin smoothly inserts into the guide sleeve, and the guide sleeve and guide pin cooperate to position each other. The precise cooperation between the guide pin and the guide sleeve enables the top cover 3 and the base 2 to automatically align, effectively reducing errors from manual adjustment and ensuring that the network card body 1 is always in the correct position during installation. In subsequent maintenance and repair, the disassembly of the network card body 1 is also very convenient and quick. Simply pull the top cover body 31 away from the base body 21, and the elastic part 28 retracts under the action of restoring elasticity, driving the moving part 27 and the pressing part 29 to reset, waiting for the next installation and fixation of the network card body 1. Finally, the network card body 1 is removed from the mounting slot 24.

[0055] The guide sleeve can be made of wear-resistant materials such as rubber sleeves. The guide pin and the guide sleeve are fixed by friction contact. When the guide pin is inserted into the guide sleeve, the friction between the two can initially fix the upper cover 3 and the base 2 together, preventing the upper cover 3 and the base 2 from relative displacement in subsequent installation steps, thus laying a solid foundation for the subsequent pressing operation of the network card body 1.

[0056] like Figure 2 As shown, the mating part 271 is a sloping surface. When the upper cover 3 and the base 2 are installed, the guide pin gradually descends before being inserted into the guide sleeve. During this process, the lower end of the guide pin contacts the sloping surface. As the guide pin continues to descend, it slides over the sloping surface and exerts pressure on it, causing the movable rod to move laterally and push the clamping part 23 towards the network card body 1. The elastic part 28 deforms and stores elastic potential energy, facilitating the reset of the pressing part 29 when the network card body 1 is disassembled. The sloping surface slopes from low to high from the receiving groove 25 to the placement groove 24, and the sloping surface extends above the guide sleeve to achieve the pressing of the guide pin on the sloping surface before the guide sleeve and guide pin are mated and inserted.

[0057] For example, the receiving groove 25 can be provided with two first guide parts 22, one fixing part 26 and one squeezing part 29. Each first guide part 22 corresponds to two vertically distributed movable parts 27 and elastic parts 28. The upper cover body 31 can be provided with two second guide parts 32 that correspond to the first guide parts 22 respectively. When the two second guide parts 32 cooperate with the two first guide parts 22 for guidance, they together push the movable parts 27 to move, the elastic parts 28 deform to store elastic potential energy, and the squeezing part 29 squeezes and fixes the network card body 1 through the cooperating part 271.

[0058] During the aforementioned process of fixing the network card body 1, one side of the network card body 1 abuts against the inner wall of the mounting groove 24 on the side of the network card slot 241, while the other side is tightly pressed and fixed by the compression plate. Simultaneously, after the upper cover body 31 covers the base body 21, it applies a certain upper pressure to the network card body 1, while the base body 21 provides stable bottom support for the network card body 1. This multi-directional fixing method ensures that the network card body 1 is in an absolutely stable state inside the base body 21, effectively preventing displacement or shaking due to vibration or impact during server operation. The space between the base 2 and the upper cover 3 provides an independent "packaging protection" space for the network card body 1, reducing the entry of dust and moisture.

[0059] Furthermore, to reduce physical wear on the network card body 1 during the fixing process and to minimize the impact of vibration on network card performance, the pressing part 29 is provided with a buffer structure (not shown) on the side wall of the network card body 1 and / or the side wall of the mounting slot 24. This buffer structure can be a rubber pad or similar material. The buffer pad has good elasticity and wear resistance, providing cushioning during pressing and fixing, preventing hard collisions and friction between the network card body 1 and other components, thus significantly reducing physical wear and extending the service life of the network card components. Simultaneously, the buffer pad can also absorb some of the vibration energy generated during server operation, reducing the impact of vibration on the contact stability between the network card and the mounting slot 24, further ensuring the stability and reliability of data transmission.

[0060] The network card assembly of this application, due to its combined structure consisting of a base 2 and a top cover 3, achieves automatic alignment of the top cover body 31 and the base body 21, as well as rapid positioning and initial fixation of the network card body 1, through the precise cooperation and guidance of the second guide part 32 and the first guide part 22. This greatly simplifies the assembly process and improves the installation efficiency of the network card body 1. Furthermore, during the cooperation and guidance process between the second guide part 32 and the first guide part 22, the second guide part 32 drives the clamping part 23 through the mating part 271 to clamp and fix the network card body 1 in the mounting slot 24. The fixed installation of the network card body 1 can be achieved without the aid of tools, and the fixation is simple, convenient, stable and firm, reducing the risk of physical damage to the network card body 1 and further improving the installation efficiency of the network card body 1. Moreover, the subsequent inspection and maintenance of the network card body 1 is also very convenient, greatly reducing the overall disassembly time.

[0061] Example 2

[0062] This application provides a server, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the device includes a server frame 4, a limiting component 5, a locking component 6, and a network card component as described in Embodiment 1. The server frame 4 has a slot 41. When the network card component is installed with the server frame 4, the network card component is inserted into the slot 41. The limiting component 5 guides and limits the network card component, and the locking component 6 locks and fixes the network card component in the slot 41.

[0063] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the limiting component 5 includes a first mating part 51 disposed within the slot 41 and a second mating part 52 disposed on the network card component. When the network card component is inserted into the slot 41, the first mating part 51 and the second mating part 52 cooperate to guide and limit the network card component. The first mating part 51 is disposed on the opposite sidewall of the slot 41 and includes an upper limiting frame 511 and a lower limiting frame 512. The second mating part 52 is disposed on the opposite sidewall of the network card component and includes an upper limiting groove 521 and a lower limiting groove 522 corresponding to the upper limiting frame 511 and the lower limiting frame 512, respectively.

[0064] The upper limit slot 521 is disposed on the side wall of the upper cover body 31 of the network card assembly and penetrates the rear side wall of the upper cover body 31, and the lower limit slot 522 is disposed on the side wall of the base body 21 of the network card assembly and penetrates the rear side wall of the base body 21. Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the upper limit frame 511, the lower limit frame 512, the upper limit slot 521, and the lower limit slot 522 are all L-shaped. The upper limit frame 511 and the lower limit frame 512 are symmetrically arranged along the horizontal line and their corresponding ends are fixedly connected. The upper limit slot 521 and the lower limit slot 522 are symmetrically arranged along the horizontal line.

[0065] like Figure 4As shown, the upper limit frame 511 and the lower limit frame 512 form a limit frame with an opening on one side, which is fixed to the opposite side wall of the slot 41. Upper grooves 311 are formed on the left and right side walls of the upper cover body 31. The upper grooves 311 connect to the bottom of the upper cover body 31 but not to the top of the upper cover body 31. An L-shaped upper mating edge 523 is formed at the bottom of the upper grooves 311. An upper limit groove 521 is formed between the upper mating edge 523 and the upper grooves 311. Lower grooves 211 are formed on the left and right side walls of the base body 21. The lower grooves 211 connect to the top of the base body 21 but not to the top of the base body 21, the placement groove 24, and the receiving groove 25. An L-shaped lower mating edge 524 is formed at the top of the lower grooves 211. A lower limit groove 522 is formed between the lower mating edge 524 and the lower grooves 211. When the upper cover 3 and the base 2 are closed, the upper mating edge 523 and the lower mating edge 524 abut against each other and match the shape formed by the limit frame. Setting the upper slot 311, upper mating edge 523, lower slot 211 and lower mating edge 524 facilitates the formation of the upper limit slot 521 and the lower limit slot 522.

[0066] The interiors of the upper connecting edge 523 and the lower connecting edge 524 can be hollow, with vents on the side walls. The interior of the upper cover body 31 can also be hollow. Ventilation holes are provided at the bottom of the upper cover body 31, connecting to the hollow structure of the upper cover body 31 and the mounting slot 24. The vents of the upper connecting edge 523 connect the hollow structure of the upper cover body 31 to the external environment, and the vents of the lower connecting edge 524 connect the mounting slot 24 to the external environment. Part of the heat dissipated by the network card body 1 within the mounting slot 24 is discharged through the vents of the lower connecting edge 524, and the other part is discharged through the vents, the hollow structure of the upper cover body 31, and the vents of the upper connecting edge 523, resulting in high heat dissipation efficiency. The vents of the upper connecting edge 523 and the lower connecting edge 524 can be connected to external heat dissipation equipment to further improve heat dissipation efficiency.

[0067] like Figure 7 As shown, when the network card component is inserted into the slot 41, the upper limit slot 521 is inserted into the upper limit frame 511 and slides along the upper limit frame 511, and the lower limit slot 522 is inserted into the lower limit frame 512 and slides along the lower limit frame 512. The upper mating edge 523 and the lower mating edge 524 slide within the limit frame, thereby achieving effective and stable guidance and limiting of the installation of the network card component.

[0068] In one implementation, such as Figure 6 , Figure 8As shown, the locking assembly 6 includes a pin assembly 61 disposed on the server frame 4 and a socket 525 disposed on the network card assembly. The pin assembly 61 includes a spring rod 611, a mounting block 612 and a pin 613. The first end of the spring rod 611 is disposed on the server frame 4. The first end of the mounting block 612 is rotatably connected to the second end of the spring rod 611. The second end of the mounting block 612 fixes the pin 613. The pin 613 cooperates with the socket 525.

[0069] For example, such as Figure 6 , Figure 8 As shown, there are two corresponding pins 613 and two corresponding holes 525. The mounting block 612 is T-shaped, and the second and third ends of the mounting block 612 are used to fix the pins 613. The holes 525 are respectively provided on the upper mating edge 523 and the lower mating edge 524.

[0070] In this embodiment, as Figure 9 As shown, the elastic rod 611 may include a spring pin, the first end of which is fixed to the side wall of the server frame 4 on one side of the slot 41, and the second end of which is connected to the first end of the mounting block 612 via a bearing 614.

[0071] In other embodiments, the elastic rod 611 may further include a plug rod and a spring. The plug rod is movably inserted into the side wall of the server frame 4 on one side of the slot 41. The spring is sleeved on the plug rod, with one end fixed to the server frame 4 and the other end fixed to the plug rod. One end of the plug rod is connected to the first end of the mounting block 612 via a bearing 614.

[0072] After the network card assembly is inserted into the slot 41, the elastic rod 611 is stretched outward by pulling it, and then the mounting block 612 is rotated towards the network card assembly to align the pin 613 with the socket 525. Finally, the mounting block 612 is released, and the pin 613 is inserted into the socket 525 under the restoring elastic force of the elastic rod 611, thus easily and conveniently locking the network card assembly. In subsequent maintenance and repair, the network card assembly is also very easy and quick to disassemble. Simply pull the elastic rod 611 outward to stretch it, causing the pin 613 to be pulled out of the socket 525. Then rotate the mounting block 612 to move the pin 613 away from the network card assembly, release the elastic rod 611, and finally pull the network card assembly out of the slot 41.

[0073] In another embodiment, the locking component 6 includes a snap fastener (not shown) disposed on the server frame 4. The network card component is provided with a positioning hole that cooperates with the snap fastener. The snap fastener engages with the positioning hole to lock and fix the network card component in the slot 41. The tight cooperation between the snap fastener, the network card component, and the server frame 4 further enhances the fixation stability of the network card component.

[0074] The server described in this application features a quick-locking system consisting of a limiting component 5 and a locking component 6. When the network card component is installed into the server frame 4, it is inserted into the slot 41. The limiting component 5 guides and limits the network card component, enabling a "plug-and-play" installation method. After the network card component is inserted, the locking component 6 quickly locks and fixes the network card component in the slot 41, achieving further limiting and fixation. The limiting component 5 and the locking component 6 have a simple, compact structure, which optimizes high-density server deployment.

[0075] Example 3

[0076] This application provides a method for installing a network card, such as... Figure 10 As shown, this method is applied to a server as in Embodiment 2 and includes the following steps:

[0077] S1: Place the network card body 1 into the mounting slot 24.

[0078] Specifically, the mounting slot 24 extends through the top of the base body 21. The mounting slot 24 is a specially designed accommodating space inside the base body 21 for placing the network card body 1. The size and shape of this accommodating space match the network card body 1, providing initial positioning and support for the network card body 1. A network card slot 241 is formed on the side wall of the mounting slot 24, penetrating the front side wall of the base body 21. After the network card body 1 is vertically placed into the mounting slot 24 from top to bottom, it is then horizontally moved towards the network card slot 241, allowing the connection end of the network card body 1 to extend from the network card slot 241, ensuring that the network card can subsequently interface normally with the relevant interfaces inside the server.

[0079] S2: The upper cover body 31 is placed on the base body 21. The second guide part 32 cooperates with the first guide part 22 for guidance. The second guide part 32 drives the clamping part 23 to squeeze the network card body 1 through the cooperating part 271 and clamps and fixes the network card body 1 in the mounting groove 24. The network card body 1, the base 2 and the upper cover 3 are fixedly connected to form a network card assembly.

[0080] Specifically, the clamping part 23 includes a mating part 271, a fixing part 26, a movable part 27, an elastic part 28, and a pressing part 29. The fixing part 26 is fixed to the base body 21, and the movable part 27 is movably disposed on the fixing part 26. The mating part 271 is disposed at the end of the movable part 27 away from the mounting groove 24, and the pressing part 29 is fixed at the end of the movable part 27 near the mounting groove 24. The two ends of the elastic part 28 are respectively connected to the fixing part 26 and the pressing part 29. The first guide part 22 and the fixing part 26 are fixed to the receiving groove 25, and the movable part 27, the elastic part 28, and the pressing part 29 are movably disposed within the receiving groove 25. The first guide part 22 includes a guide sleeve, the lower end of which is fixed to the bottom of the receiving groove 25. For example, the movable part 27 is a movable rod, the elastic part 28 is a spring and is inserted into the movable part 27, the fixing part 26 is a fixing plate, and the pressing part 29 is a pressing plate.

[0081] The upper cover body 31 and the base body 21 are the same size. The second guide part 32 includes a guide pin, which is vertically fixed to the bottom of the upper cover body 31. When the upper cover 3 is placed on the base 2, the guide pin is aligned with the guide sleeve, and with appropriate pressure applied by the operator, the guide pin smoothly inserts into the guide sleeve, and the guide sleeve and guide pin cooperate to be positioned. The precise cooperation between the guide pin and the guide sleeve enables the upper cover 3 and the base 2 to be automatically aligned, effectively reducing the error of manual adjustment and ensuring that the network card body 1 is always in the correct position during installation.

[0082] The guide sleeve can be made of wear-resistant materials such as rubber sleeves. The guide pin and the guide sleeve are fixed by friction contact. When the guide pin is inserted into the guide sleeve, the friction between the two can initially fix the upper cover 3 and the base 2 together, preventing the upper cover 3 and the base 2 from relative displacement in subsequent installation steps, thus laying a solid foundation for the subsequent pressing operation of the network card body 1.

[0083] The mating part 271 is a sloping surface. When the upper cover 3 and the base 2 are installed, the guide pin gradually descends before being inserted into the guide sleeve. During this process, the lower end of the guide pin contacts the sloping surface. As the guide pin continues to descend, it slides over the sloping surface and exerts pressure on it, causing the movable rod to move laterally and push the clamping part 23 towards the network card body 1. The elastic part 28 deforms and stores elastic potential energy, facilitating the reset of the pressing part 29 when the network card body 1 is disassembled. The sloping surface slopes from low to high from the receiving groove 25 to the placement groove 24, and the sloping surface extends above the guide sleeve to achieve the pressing of the guide pin on the sloping surface before the guide sleeve and guide pin are engaged.

[0084] The receiving groove 25 can be provided with two first guide parts 22, one fixing part 26 and one squeezing part 29. Each first guide part 22 corresponds to two vertically distributed movable parts 27 and elastic parts 28. The upper cover body 31 can be provided with two second guide parts 32 that correspond to the first guide parts 22 respectively. When the two second guide parts 32 cooperate with the two first guide parts 22 for guidance, they together push the movable parts 27 to move, the elastic parts 28 to deform and store elastic potential energy, and the squeezing part 29 to squeeze and fix the network card body 1.

[0085] During the aforementioned process of fixing the network card body 1, one side of the network card body 1 abuts against the inner wall of the mounting groove 24 on the side of the network card slot 241, while the other side is tightly pressed and fixed by the compression plate. Simultaneously, after the upper cover body 31 covers the base body 21, it applies a certain upper pressure to the network card body 1, while the base body 21 provides stable bottom support for the network card body 1. This multi-directional fixing method ensures that the network card body 1 is in an absolutely stable state inside the base body 21, effectively preventing displacement or shaking due to vibration or impact during server operation. The space between the base 2 and the upper cover 3 provides an independent "packaging protection" space for the network card body 1, reducing the entry of dust and moisture.

[0086] Furthermore, to reduce physical wear on the network card body 1 during the fixing process and to minimize the impact of vibration on network card performance, the pressing part 29 is provided with a buffer structure on the side wall of the network card body 1 and / or the side wall of the mounting slot 24. This buffer structure can be a rubber pad or similar material. The buffer pad has good elasticity and wear resistance, providing cushioning during pressing and fixing, preventing hard collisions and friction between the network card body 1 and other components, thus significantly reducing physical wear and extending the service life of the network card components. Simultaneously, the buffer pad can also absorb some of the vibration energy generated during server operation, reducing the impact of vibration on the contact stability between the network card and the mounting slot 24, further ensuring the stability and reliability of data transmission.

[0087] S3: Insert the network card component into the slot 41 of the server frame 4, and during the insertion process, the limiting component 5 guides and limits the network card component.

[0088] Specifically, the limiting component 5 includes a first mating part 51 disposed within the slot 41 and a second mating part 52 disposed on the network card component. When the network card component is inserted into the slot 41, the first mating part 51 and the second mating part 52 cooperate to guide and limit the network card component. The first mating part 51 is disposed on the opposite sidewall of the slot 41 and includes an upper limiting frame 511 and a lower limiting frame 512. The second mating part 52 is disposed on the opposite sidewall of the network card component and includes an upper limiting groove 521 and a lower limiting groove 522 corresponding to the upper limiting frame 511 and the lower limiting frame 512, respectively.

[0089] The upper limit slot 521 is disposed on the side wall of the upper cover body 31 of the network card assembly and penetrates the rear side wall of the upper cover body 31. The lower limit slot 522 is disposed on the side wall of the base body 21 of the network card assembly and penetrates the rear side wall of the base body 21. The upper limit frame 511, the lower limit frame 512, the upper limit slot 521, and the lower limit slot 522 are all L-shaped. The upper limit frame 511 and the lower limit frame 512 are symmetrically arranged along the horizontal line and their corresponding ends are fixedly connected. The upper limit slot 521 and the lower limit slot 522 are symmetrically arranged along the horizontal line.

[0090] The upper limit frame 511 and the lower limit frame 512 form a limit frame with an opening on one side, which is fixed to the opposite side wall of the slot 41. Upper grooves 311 are formed on the left and right side walls of the upper cover body 31. The upper grooves 311 connect to the bottom of the upper cover body 31 but not to the top of the upper cover body 31. An L-shaped upper mating edge 523 is formed at the bottom of the upper grooves 311. An upper limit groove 521 is formed between the upper mating edge 523 and the upper grooves 311. Lower grooves 211 are formed on the left and right side walls of the base body 21. The lower grooves 211 connect to the top of the base body 21 but not to the top of the base body 21, the placement groove 24, and the receiving groove. An L-shaped lower mating edge 524 is formed at the top of the lower grooves 211. A lower limit groove 522 is formed between the lower mating edge 524 and the lower grooves 211. When the upper cover 3 and the base 2 are closed, the upper mating edge 523 and the lower mating edge 524 abut against each other and match the shape enclosed by the limit frame.

[0091] When the network card component is inserted into slot 41, the upper limit slot 521 is inserted into the upper limit frame 511 and slides along the upper limit frame 511, and the lower limit slot 522 is inserted into the lower limit frame 512 and slides along the lower limit frame 512. The upper mating edge 523 and the lower mating edge 524 slide within the limit frame, thereby achieving effective and stable guidance and limiting of the installation of the network card component.

[0092] S4: Locking component 6 locks and secures the network card component within the slot.

[0093] Specifically, the locking assembly 6 includes a pin assembly 61 disposed on the server frame 4 and a socket 525 disposed on the network card assembly. The pin assembly 61 includes a spring rod 611, a mounting block 612 and a pin 613. The first end of the spring rod 611 is disposed on the server frame 4. The first end of the mounting block 612 is rotatably connected to the second end of the spring rod 611. The second end of the mounting block 612 fixes the pin 613. The pin 613 cooperates with the socket 525.

[0094] For example, there are two corresponding pins 613 and sockets 525. The mounting block 612 is T-shaped, and the second and third ends of the mounting block 612 are respectively used to fix the pin 613. The sockets 525 are respectively provided on the upper mating edge 523 and the lower mating edge 524.

[0095] The elastic rod 611 may include a spring pin, the first end of which is fixed to the side wall of the server frame 4 on one side of the slot 41, and the second end of which is connected to the first end of the mounting block 612 via a bearing 614.

[0096] The elastic rod 611 may also include a plug rod and a spring. The plug rod is movably inserted into the side wall of the server frame 4 on one side of the slot 41. The spring is sleeved on the plug rod, with one end fixed to the server frame 4 and the other end fixed to the plug rod. One end of the plug rod is connected to the first end of the mounting block 612 via a bearing 614.

[0097] After the network card component is inserted into the slot 41, the elastic rod 611 is stretched elastically by pulling it outward. Then, the mounting block 612 is rotated toward the network card component to align the pin 613 with the socket 525. Finally, the mounting block 612 is released, and the pin 613 is inserted into the socket 525 under the action of the elastic rod 611 restoring its elasticity, thus easily and conveniently locking and fixing the network card component.

[0098] The network card installation method of this application, due to the combined structure of the base 2 and the top cover 3, enables automatic alignment of the top cover body 31 and the base body 21, as well as rapid positioning and initial fixation of the network card body 1, through the precise cooperation and guidance of the second guide part 32 and the first guide part 22. This greatly simplifies the assembly process and improves the installation efficiency of the network card body 1. Moreover, during the cooperation and guidance process of the second guide part 32 and the first guide part 22, the second guide part 32 drives the clamping part 23 through the cooperating part 271 to clamp and fix the network card body 1 in the mounting slot 24. The fixed installation of the network card body 1 can be achieved without the aid of tools. The fixation is simple, convenient, stable and firm, reducing the risk of physical damage to the network card body 1 and further improving the installation efficiency of the network card body 1. In addition, the subsequent inspection and maintenance of the network card body 1 is also very convenient, greatly reducing the overall disassembly time.

[0099] Because of the quick-locking system consisting of limiting component 5 and locking component 6, when the network card component is installed into the server frame 4, the network card component is inserted into the slot 41, and the limiting component 5 guides and limits the network card component, realizing a "plug and play" installation method. After the network card component is inserted, the locking component 6 quickly locks and fixes the network card component in the slot 41, realizing further limiting and fixation. Moreover, the structure of the limiting component 5 and the locking component 6 is simple, compact and small, which can optimize the deployment of high-density servers.

[0100] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of a network interface card (NIC) component, server, and NIC installation method provided in this application. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this application without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A network interface card (NIC) component, characterized in that, Includes the network card body (1), the base (2), and the top cover (3), wherein: The base (2) includes a base body (21) and a first guide part (22), a clamping part (23) and a mounting groove (24) disposed in the base body (21). The mounting groove (24) is used to mount the network card body (1). The clamping part (23) is movably disposed between the first guide part (22) and the mounting groove (24). The clamping part (23) includes a mating part (271). The upper cover (3) includes an upper cover body (31) and a second guide portion (32) disposed on the upper cover body (31). When the top cover (3) is installed with the base (2), the second guide part (32) cooperates with the first guide part (22) to guide, and the second guide part (32) drives the clamping part (23) through the cooperating part (271) to clamp and fix the network card body (1) in the mounting slot (24). The clamping part (23) further includes a fixing part (26), a movable part (27), an elastic part (28) and a squeezing part (29). The fixing part (26) is fixed to the base body (21), and the movable part (27) is movably disposed on the fixing part (26). The mating part (271) is located at one end of the movable part (27) away from the mounting groove (24), the squeezing part (29) is fixed at one end of the movable part (27) near the mounting groove (24), and the two ends of the elastic part (28) are respectively connected to the fixing part (26) and the squeezing part (29).

2. The network interface card (NIC) component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide part (22) includes a guide sleeve, and the second guide part (32) includes a guide pin. When the upper cover (3) is installed with the base (2), the guide sleeve and the guide pin are engaged and positioned.

3. The network interface card (NIC) component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mating part (271) is a sloping part. When the upper cover (3) is installed with the base (2), the guide pin slides over the sloping part and presses the clamping part (23) against the network card body (1) through the sloping part.

4. The network interface card (NIC) component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (2) further includes a receiving groove (25) disposed in the base body (21), the receiving groove (25) is connected to the placement groove (24), the first guide part (22) and the fixing part (26) are fixed in the receiving groove (25), and the movable part (27), the elastic part (28) and the squeezing part (29) are movably disposed in the receiving groove (25).

5. The network interface card (NIC) component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extrusion section (29) is provided with a buffer structure on the side wall of the network card body (1) and / or the side wall of the mounting groove (24).

6. A server, characterized in that, The device includes a server frame (4), a limiting component (5), a locking component (6), and a network card component as described in any one of claims 1-5. The server frame (4) has a slot (41). When the network card component is installed with the server frame (4), the network card component is inserted into the slot (41). The limiting component (5) guides and limits the network card component. The locking component (6) locks and fixes the network card component in the slot (41).

7. The server according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting component (5) includes a first mating part (51) disposed in the slot (41) and a second mating part (52) disposed on the network card component. When the network card component is inserted into the slot (41), the first mating part (51) and the second mating part (52) cooperate to guide and limit the network card component.

8. The server according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first mating part (51) is disposed on the opposite side wall of the slot (41). The first mating part (51) includes an upper limit frame (511) and a lower limit frame (512). The second mating part (52) is disposed on the opposite side wall of the network card assembly. The second mating part (52) includes an upper limit slot (521) and a lower limit slot (522) corresponding to the upper limit frame (511) and the lower limit frame (512) respectively.

9. The server according to claim 8, characterized in that, The upper limit groove (521) is disposed on the side wall of the upper cover body (31) of the network card assembly and penetrates the rear side wall of the upper cover body (31); the lower limit groove (522) is disposed on the side wall of the base body (21) of the network card assembly and penetrates the rear side wall of the base body (21). When the network card component is inserted into the slot (41), the upper limit slot (521) is inserted into the upper limit frame (511) and slides along the upper limit frame (511), and the lower limit slot (522) is inserted into the lower limit frame (512) and slides along the lower limit frame (512).

10. The server according to claim 9, characterized in that, The upper limit frame (511), the lower limit frame (512), the upper limit slot (521), and the lower limit slot (522) are all L-shaped. The upper limit frame (511) and the lower limit frame (512) are symmetrically arranged and their corresponding ends are fixedly connected. The upper limit slot (521) and the lower limit slot (522) are symmetrically arranged.

11. The server according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking assembly (6) includes a pin assembly (61) disposed on the server frame (4) and a socket (525) disposed on the network card assembly. The pin assembly (61) includes a spring rod (611), a mounting block (612) and a pin (613). The first end of the spring rod (611) is disposed on the server frame (4). The first end of the mounting block (612) is rotatably connected to the second end of the spring rod (611). The second end of the mounting block (612) fixes the pin (613). The pin (613) cooperates with the socket (525).

12. The server according to claim 11, characterized in that, The pin (613) and the socket (525) are provided with two corresponding pins. The mounting block (612) is T-shaped. The second end and the third end of the mounting block (612) are respectively fixed to the pin (613). The elastic rod (611) includes a spring pin. The first end of the spring pin is fixed to the server frame (4). The second end of the spring pin is connected to the first end of the mounting block (612) through a bearing (614).

13. The server according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking component (6) includes a buckle provided on the server frame (4). The network card component is provided with a positioning hole that cooperates with the buckle. The buckle is fastened to the positioning hole to lock and fix the network card component in the slot (41).

14. A method for installing a network card, characterized in that, Applied to the server as described in any one of claims 6-13, and comprising the following steps: Place the network card body (1) in the mounting slot (24); The upper cover body (31) is placed on the base body (21). The second guide part (32) cooperates with the first guide part (22) to guide. The second guide part (32) drives the clamping part (23) through the cooperating part (271) to squeeze the network card body (1) and clamp and fix the network card body (1) in the mounting groove (24). The network card body (1), the base (2) and the upper cover (3) are fixedly connected to form a network card assembly. The network card component is inserted into the slot (41) of the server frame (4), and during the insertion process, the limiting component (5) guides and limits the network card component; The locking component (6) locks and fixes the network card component in the slot (41).

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