Quick-release server box, mounting structure of server box and bracket and server

Abstract

This application discloses a quick-release server chassis, an installation structure for the server chassis and bracket, and a server, relating to the field of server technology. It includes a chassis body, a pull-out plate assembly, and a quick-release structure. Due to the detachable plug-in design of the first connector sleeve and the first connector, compared to traditional screw fixing and clip locking methods, the chassis body and the pull-out plate assembly can be fixed / separated without additional tools. When it is necessary to inspect or replace electrical components, simply pull the first connector out of the first connector sleeve, and the pull-out plate assembly can be pulled out by sliding cooperation, allowing direct operation of the electrical components integrated on the pull-out plate. During installation, the reverse operation allows for quick resetting and fixing, significantly shortening disassembly and assembly time, and is particularly suitable for the needs of server room scenarios with multiple devices and high-frequency maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to quick-release server enclosures, server enclosure and bracket installation structures, and servers. Background Technology

[0002] In modern data centers, enterprise IT server rooms, and high-performance computing environments, server equipment serves as the core infrastructure supporting the operation of various information systems. Its deployment, routine maintenance, and replacement of faulty components occur extremely frequently. The stability of server equipment installation and the ease of maintenance directly affect the operational stability and management efficiency of the entire IT system, and are key factors in ensuring business continuity.

[0003] The existing server chassis design significantly complicates subsequent maintenance operations. Server chassis typically consist of six panels—top, bottom, left, right, front, and rear—forming a closed internal space to protect the core hardware. During server maintenance, such as hardware upgrades, replacement of faulty components, and internal cleaning, personnel must complete multiple disassembly steps: first, using specialized tools like screwdrivers, all the screws securing the server chassis to the chassis bracket rails must be removed to separate the chassis from the rails; then, tools must be used again to remove the top cover of the chassis to access the core server components inside and begin inspection and maintenance.

[0004] In the aforementioned maintenance process, the tightening and loosening of screws alone involves multiple bolts, making the process cumbersome and time-consuming for each device, severely hindering maintenance efficiency. This inefficiency is particularly pronounced in large-scale server clusters, such as data centers with hundreds or thousands of servers requiring simultaneous maintenance. This inefficient approach leads to exponentially increased time costs, significantly increased manpower requirements, and may even disrupt business systems due to delayed troubleshooting, resulting in potential economic losses and risks for the enterprise. Therefore, a technical solution is urgently needed to simplify the installation and removal process of server enclosures and address the low maintenance efficiency of existing technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a quick-release server enclosure, an installation structure for the server enclosure and bracket, and a server, in order to at least solve the problems of complex installation and disassembly processes and inconvenient maintenance of server enclosures in related technologies.

[0006] This application provides a quick-release server box, including: a box body, the box body having a rectangular box structure, and the lower end and front end of the box body being open;

[0007] A pull-out panel assembly is installed with electrical components. The pull-out panel assembly is slidably engaged with the housing body so that the pull-out panel assembly closes the lower end and the front end of the housing body and together with the housing body, encloses an installation space for accommodating the electrical components.

[0008] The quick-release structure includes a first plug sleeve and a first plug member. One of the first plug sleeve and the plug member is fixed to the outer wall of the chassis body, and the other of the first plug sleeve and the first plug member is fixed to the pull-out plate assembly. The first plug member is detachably inserted into the first plug sleeve to fix the chassis body and the pull-out plate assembly.

[0009] This application also provides a server chassis and bracket mounting structure, including a bracket and a quick-release server chassis as described in any of the above claims. The bracket includes two first slide rails, which are disposed opposite to the first plug sleeve or the first plug member on the outer wall of the chassis body. The first slide rails are provided with a third positioning hole, which is configured to be detachably connected to the first plug sleeve and / or the first plug member.

[0010] This application also provides a server, including: a chassis and an installation structure as described above.

[0011] This application utilizes a detachable plug-in design for the first connector sleeve and the first connector component. Compared to traditional screw fixing and snap-locking methods, the chassis body and the pull-out plate assembly can be fixed / separated without additional tools. When it is necessary to inspect or replace electrical components, simply pull the first connector component out of the first connector sleeve, and the pull-out plate assembly can be pulled out by sliding to directly operate the electrical components integrated on the pull-out plate. During installation, the reverse operation allows for quick resetting and fixing, significantly shortening the disassembly and assembly time. This is especially suitable for scenarios requiring multiple devices and high-frequency maintenance in server rooms. Attached Figure Description

[0012] 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.

[0013] Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of a server chassis and bracket mounting structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0014] Figure 2 A side view of a housing body provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 3 A side view of a pull-out panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing body and the first slide rail provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the backplate and the first connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0020] 1. Chassis body; 101. Front end; 102. Bottom end;

[0021] 2. Pull-out panel assembly; 21. Back panel; 22. Base plate;

[0022] 3. Quick-release structure; 31. First insertion sleeve; 311. First positioning hole; 32. First insertion component; 321. Limiting sleeve; 3211. Second positioning hole; 322. Insertion rod; 323. Elastic component; 324. Positioning pin; 325. Handle;

[0023] 4. First slide rail; 41. Third positioning hole;

[0024] 5. Electrical components. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a quick-release server chassis, including a chassis body 1, a pull-out plate assembly 2, and a quick-release structure 3. The chassis body 1 is a rectangular box structure, with both the lower end 102 and the front end 101 of the chassis body 1 being open. It can be understood that the chassis body 1 is obtained by removing the lower and front end plates from a closed rectangular box structure. The front end 101 of the chassis body 1 faces the operator when installed in the server, and the lower end 102 of the chassis body 1 faces downwards when installed in the server. Electrical components 5 are mounted on the pull-out plate assembly 2, and the pull-out plate assembly 2 is slidably fitted with the chassis body 1 so that when the pull-out plate assembly 2 is pushed inward, the lower end 102 and the front end 101 of the chassis body 1 can be closed. At this time, the chassis body 1 and the pull-out plate assembly 2 together enclose a closed installation space for accommodating the electrical components 5. The quick-release structure 3 includes a first plug sleeve 31 and a first plug member 32. The first plug sleeve 31 forms a plug-in channel inside. One of the first plug members 32 is fixed to the outer wall of the chassis body 1. The other of the first plug sleeve 31 and the first plug member 32 is fixed to the pull-out plate assembly 2. The first plug member 32 is inserted into the plug-in channel inside the first plug sleeve 31 and is detachably connected to the first plug sleeve 31, thus fixing the chassis body 1 and the pull-out plate assembly 2.

[0029] The design employs a detachable plug-in configuration of the first plug sleeve 31 and the first plug-in component 32. Compared to traditional screw fixing and snap-locking methods, this design allows for the fixation or separation of the chassis body 1 from the pull-out plate assembly 2 without the need for additional tools. When it is necessary to inspect or replace electrical components 5, simply pull the first plug-in component 32 out of the first plug sleeve 31, and the pull-out plate assembly 2 can be pulled out by sliding to directly operate the electrical components 5 integrated on the pull-out plate assembly 2. During installation, the reverse operation allows for quick reset and fixation, significantly shortening disassembly and assembly time. This design is particularly suitable for scenarios requiring multiple devices and high-frequency maintenance in server rooms.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the pull-out panel assembly 2 includes a bottom plate 22 and a back plate 21 connected to each other. The bottom plate 22 is correspondingly disposed to the lower end 102 of the chassis body 1, and the back plate 21 is correspondingly disposed to the front end 101 of the chassis body 1. The two ends of the back plate 21 protrude from the side wall of the chassis body 1 along a first direction to form a mounting portion. The first plug sleeve 31 or the first plug member 32 is disposed along a second direction and is fixedly connected to the mounting portion. The first direction is perpendicular to the side wall of the chassis body 1, and the second direction is parallel to the side wall of the chassis body 1.

[0031] The base plate 22 is set corresponding to the lower end 102 of the chassis body 1. It is a rectangular flat plate structure with dimensions matching the opening of the lower end 102 of the chassis body 1. In order to achieve sliding fit with the pull-out plate assembly 2, an integrated guide groove is set along the depth direction (front and back direction) at the corresponding positions of the left and right sides of the base plate 22 and the chassis body 1. The guide groove has a "U" shaped cross section. The lower ends 102 of the left and right sides of the chassis body 1 can be slidably inserted into the guide groove.

[0032] The back plate 21 is correspondingly disposed to the front end 101 of the chassis body 1. It is a rectangular upright plate perpendicular to the bottom plate 22, with the same height as the chassis body 1 and a width greater than the width of the chassis body 1. The back plate 21 protrudes outward from both ends along the first direction (i.e., the horizontal direction perpendicular to the side wall of the chassis body 1, which is the left-right direction in this embodiment), forming two symmetrical mounting parts, each of which is a rectangular structure.

[0033] Reference Figure 6 As shown, by way of example, in some embodiments of this application, the first connector 32 is fixed on the mounting part, and the first connector sleeve 31 is fixed on the left and right side walls of the chassis body 1.

[0034] During assembly, electrical components 5 such as hard drives and motherboards are fixed to the base plate 22 of the pull-out plate assembly 2 with screws, completing the pre-installation of electrical components 5. Then, holding the middle area of ​​the back plate 21, the guide grooves on the left and right sides of the base plate 22 are aligned with the left and right side walls of the chassis body 1, and the pull-out plate assembly 2 is pushed into the rear side wall of the chassis body 1 along the guide grooves until the back plate 21 is flush with the front end 101 of the chassis body 1. During this process, the first plug-in 32 on the mounting part is exactly coaxial with the first plug-in sleeve 31 on the side wall of the chassis body 1. The back plate 21 is gently pushed forward so that the first plug-in 32 is fully inserted into the plug-in channel of the first plug-in sleeve 31 and locked with the first plug-in sleeve 31, completing the fixation of the chassis body 1 and the pull-out plate assembly 2. At this time, the base plate 22 closes the lower end 102 of the chassis body 1, and the back plate 21 closes the front end 101 of the chassis body 1, together creating a sealed installation space for electrical components 5.

[0035] When it is necessary to repair the electrical component 5, the operator first unlocks the first connector 32 from the first connector sleeve 31 with both hands, and applies a pulling force on the back plate 21 in the direction away from the main body 1 of the casing, so that the connector end of the first connector 32 is disengaged from the first connector sleeve 31; then pull out the pull plate assembly 2 along the guide groove until the electrical component 5 is fully exposed, and then the repair or replacement operation can be carried out; after the repair is completed, the resetting and fixing can be completed by reversing the assembly process.

[0036] In this embodiment, by setting the mounting part in the area protruding from the chassis body 1 on the back plate 21, the quick-release structure 3 is completely located outside the chassis body 1, avoiding the occupation of internal installation space; at the same time, the first plug-in 32 and the first plug-in sleeve 31 cooperate in the front-back direction (second direction), which is consistent with the sliding direction of the pull-out plate assembly 2, so that the direction of the disassembly and assembly force is coordinated with the direction of movement, making the operation more effortless; in addition, the left-right symmetrical double quick-release structure 3 layout makes the fixing force of the pull-out plate assembly 2 more even, effectively avoiding the tilting or loosening problems caused by unilateral fixing, and adapting to the high-frequency maintenance requirements of the server.

[0037] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the first connector 32 includes an elastic element 323 and at least two connector rods 322. The at least two connector rods 322 are arranged circumferentially along the connector channel. The elastic element 323 is connected between the at least two connector rods 322 so that the at least two connector rods 322 move closer or further apart when subjected to force. A positioning pin 324 is provided on the outer side wall of the connector rod 322. A first positioning hole 311 for the positioning pin 324 to pass through is provided at the corresponding position of the first connector sleeve 31.

[0038] For example, the cross-section of the insertion channel is circular, and the number of insertion rods 322 can be two, three, or four. Taking two insertion rods 322 as an example, the two insertion rods 322 are arranged opposite each other, and an elastic element 323 is connected between the two insertion rods 322. When the elastic element 323 is compressed, the two insertion rods 322 move closer to each other. When the elastic element 323 returns to its original position, the two insertion rods 322 return to their original position in a direction away from each other. The shape of a single insertion rod 322 can be a thin sheet or a semi-cylindrical shape. When the insertion rod 322 is a thin sheet, the height of the insertion rod 322 must ensure that when the positioning pin 324 passes through the first positioning hole 311, the insertion rod 322 does not interfere with the inner wall of the first insertion sleeve 31. When the two insertion rods 322 are close together in the combined state, the distance between the ends of the two positioning pins 324 should be slightly less than the diameter of the insertion channel to ensure that the first insertion member 32 can be inserted into the insertion channel.

[0039] When the first connector 32 is inserted until the locating pin 324 is aligned with the first locating hole 311, the elastic force of the elastic element 323 pushes the connector rod 322 outward, and the locating pin 324 engages in the first locating hole 311, forming a double lock in both the axial and radial directions. During disassembly, the operator pinches the two connector rods 322 with their index finger and thumb, causing the connector rods 322 to overcome the elastic force and move closer together. The locating pin 324 disengages from the first locating hole 311, allowing the first connector 32 to be easily pulled out.

[0040] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, two plug rods 322 are arranged opposite each other along a second direction, and a positioning pin 324 protrudes from the outer side wall of the plug rod 322 along a first direction. A first positioning hole 311 is provided on the side wall corresponding to the plug rod 322 of the first plug sleeve 31, and the first positioning hole 311 is opened along the first direction.

[0041] In specific implementation, the first plug sleeve 31 is rectangular prism in shape. Taking the first plug sleeve 31 and the first plug member 32 located in the chassis body 1 as an example, the right side wall of the first plug sleeve 31 is fitted with the left side wall of the chassis body 1. The two first plug members 32 are respectively arranged opposite to the left side wall and the right side wall of the first plug sleeve 31. The positioning pin 324 protrudes from the outer side wall of the plug rod 322 in the left-right direction. The corresponding positions of the left side wall and the right side wall of the first plug sleeve 31 are provided with the first positioning hole 311 penetrating in the first direction. The shape of the first positioning hole 311 matches the shape of the positioning pin 324. In some embodiments of this application, the first positioning hole 311 is a round hole and the positioning pin 324 is cylindrical.

[0042] It should be noted that the outer positioning pin 324 can extend from the corresponding first positioning hole 311 or be flush with the outer end of the first positioning hole 311. If the inner positioning pin 324 is to extend from the corresponding first positioning hole 311, a groove needs to be provided at the corresponding position on the outer side wall of the chassis body 1 to avoid the positioning pin 324. Alternatively, the thickness of the outer side wall (the side wall away from the chassis body 1) of the first plug sleeve 31 can be less than the thickness of the inner side wall (the side wall that fits with the chassis body 1). In this way, the depth of the first positioning hole 311 formed on the outer side wall of the first plug sleeve 31 is less than the depth of the first positioning hole 311 formed on the inner side wall. When the outer positioning pin 324 extends from the first positioning hole 311 on the outer side wall, the inner positioning pin 324 is located in the corresponding first positioning hole 311 and will not interfere with the chassis body 1.

[0043] When installing the server chassis, the bracket is equipped with two first slide rails 4, which are corresponding to the left and right side walls of the chassis body 1. That is, the chassis body 1 is located between the two first slide rails 4. The positioning pin 324 on the outside extends out from the corresponding first positioning hole 311, which facilitates locking with the structure on the first slide rail 4. That is, the first plug-in 32 can lock with the first plug-in sleeve 31 and lock with the bracket at the same time.

[0044] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the first connector 32 further includes a limiting sleeve 321, two connector rods 322 are disposed inside the limiting sleeve 321, and a second positioning hole 3211 is provided at the position corresponding to the positioning pin 324, and the positioning pin 324 is inserted into the second positioning hole 3211.

[0045] Specifically, the limiting sleeve 321 is cylindrical, and its outer diameter is slightly smaller than that of the insertion channel. Two insertion rods 322 are inserted into the limiting sleeve 321, and an elastic element 323 is connected between the two insertion rods 322. When the two insertion rods 322 are pressed inward, the positioning pin 324 can retract into the second positioning hole 3211, that is, it does not protrude from the outer side of the limiting sleeve 321. At this time, the limiting sleeve 321 can pass through the insertion channel. After the pull-out plate assembly 2 is installed in place, the second positioning hole 3211 corresponds to the first positioning hole 311 on the first insertion sleeve 31. The positioning pin 324 passes out from the second positioning hole 3211 and passes through the first positioning hole 311, thereby achieving relative fixation between the pull-out plate assembly 2 and the housing body 1.

[0046] In some embodiments of this application, a plurality of positioning pins 324 are provided at intervals along the second direction on the plug rod 322. For example, the plug rod 322 is provided with three positioning pins 324, and three sets of circular second positioning holes 3211 are provided on the side wall of the limiting sleeve 321. Two of the second positioning holes 3211 in each set of second positioning holes 3211 are arranged opposite to each other, and the three positioning pins 324 on the two second plug rods 322 are respectively inserted into the three sets of second positioning holes 3211. On the sidewalls corresponding to the first insertion sleeve 31 and the two insertion rods 322, three sets of circular first positioning holes 311 are opened along the second direction (corresponding one-to-one with the three positioning pins 324 of the insertion rod 322). The first positioning holes 311 penetrate the sidewalls along the first direction (left and right direction), and the center-to-center distance of the holes is exactly the same as that of the positioning pins 324. Each set of first positioning holes 311 has a 15° guide chamfer at the outer end and a rounded transition at the inner end, which facilitates the quick insertion of the positioning pins 324 and avoids stress concentration during the insertion.

[0047] The opening end of the first insertion sleeve 31 is provided with a guide chamfer, and two guide ribs are provided on the inner side wall along the axial direction. These ribs cooperate with the guide groove on the outer side of the limiting sleeve 321 to prevent the positioning pin 324 from being misaligned due to the rotation of the limiting sleeve 321.

[0048] The outer surface of the first insertion sleeve 31 is marked with four position indicators along the second direction. "Fully locked" corresponds to all three positioning pins 324 engaging with the three first positioning holes 311, fully closing the pull-out plate assembly 2. "Partially open" corresponds to the two rear positioning pins 324 engaging with the two front positioning holes 311, allowing the pull-out plate assembly 2 to be partially pulled out. "Fully open" corresponds to the rearmost positioning pin 324 engaging with the frontmost first positioning hole 311, allowing the pull-out plate assembly 2 to be fully pulled out. "Fully unlocked" corresponds to all positioning pins 324 disengaging from the first positioning holes 311, disengaging the first insertion piece 32 from the first insertion sleeve 31. This design facilitates quick identification of the fixed position by the operator, improving operational efficiency. The fixing strength of different positions is consistent, meeting the dual needs of temporary maintenance and long-term fixation. The "full lock" position is the normal working state, the "half open" and "full open" positions are the temporary fixation state for maintenance, and the "full unlock" position can completely separate the pull-out plate assembly 2 from the main unit, making it easy to replace the maintenance box.

[0049] The multiple positioning pins 324 and multiple first positioning holes 311, on the one hand, make the connection structure between the first connector 32 and the first connector sleeve 31 more stable when in the "fully locked" position, and on the other hand, solve the drawback of the traditional quick-release structure 3 which requires either full locking or full disassembly, adapting to different maintenance depth requirements. The temporary position fixation allows the pull-out plate assembly 2 to remain stable without being held by hand, avoiding damage to components or injury to personnel due to accidental contact during maintenance.

[0050] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the elastic element 323 is arranged along the first direction, and both ends of the elastic element 323 are respectively connected to two plug rods 322. In specific implementation, the elastic element 323 is a spring, and the elastic element 323 is arranged along the first direction, completely coinciding with the opening and closing direction of the plug rods 322, avoiding force decomposition and loss, and reducing the engagement / unlocking response time of the positioning pin 324, resulting in a smoother operating feel.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, there are multiple elastic elements 323, which are spaced apart along the second direction. The multiple elastic elements 323 arranged spaced apart along the second direction ensure that the force on the entire length of the insertion rod 322 is uniform, avoiding the problem of one end of the positioning pin 324 being tight and the other end being loose caused by a single elastic element 323.

[0052] In practice, the number of elastic elements 323 is equal to or greater than the number of positioning pins 324 on a single plug rod 322. Taking a single plug rod 322 with three positioning pins 324 as an example, each positioning pin 324 corresponds to one elastic element 323. The two plug rods 322 compress the three elastic elements 323 synchronously along the first direction, and all positioning pins 324 contract synchronously. The gear shifting response is more consistent, avoiding the unlocking jamming problem caused by the aging of a single elastic element 323.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, the mounting part is provided with a mounting hole, and the limiting sleeve 321 passes through the mounting hole. The portion of the plug rod 322 located on the outer side of the back plate 21 forms an operating part, and the operating part is provided with a handle 325. The handle 325 protrudes from the outer side wall of the operating part, and the limiting sleeve 321 is provided with a corresponding clearance hole. The handle 325 passes through the limiting sleeve 321 through the clearance hole, making it convenient for the operator to grip and operate. In order to make the force on the plug rod 322 more even, an elastic element 323 is also provided at the position corresponding to the handle 325. The two ends of the elastic element 323 are arranged opposite to the two handles 325 and connected to the two plug rods 322.

[0054] The operator can overcome the elastic force of the elastic element 323 by squeezing the handles 325 on both sides towards the center, causing the two plug rods 322 to move towards each other. This causes all the positioning pins 324 to retract simultaneously from their corresponding first positioning holes 311, releasing all mechanical interlocks. After releasing the handles 325, the limit rods return to their original position under the action of the elastic restoring force, and the positioning pins 324 pop out again, completing the locking.

[0055] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, a switch and a light are provided on the back plate 21. When the back plate 21 is not in contact with the chassis body 1, the two are no longer pressed together, and the switch controls the light to turn on, facilitating lighting during maintenance. When the back plate 21 is installed and pressed together with the chassis body 1, the switch is pressed and automatically turns off the light.

[0056] To prevent external forces from accidentally hitting the handle 325, a portable rubber cap can be installed on the outer end of the first connector 32 for protection.

[0057] The embodiments of this application also provide a server chassis and bracket installation structure, including a bracket and a quick-release server chassis as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the bracket includes two first slide rails 4, the first slide rails 4 are disposed opposite to the first plug sleeve 31 or the first plug member 32 on the outer side wall of the chassis body 1, and the first slide rails 4 are provided with a third positioning hole 41, the third positioning hole 41 being configured to be detachably connected to the first plug sleeve 31 and / or the first plug member 32.

[0058] The bracket, serving as the load-bearing and guiding structure for the server rack within the cabinet, is made of cold-rolled steel sheet, bent and formed, with a powder-coated surface. Its main structure includes two first slide rails 4, which are parallel and symmetrically fixed to the left and right sides of the bracket. The length of the slide rails is slightly longer than the depth of the server rack to provide sufficient insertion travel. The slide rails have a U-shaped cross-section with opposite openings, used to accommodate and guide the left and right side walls of the rack body 1.

[0059] In a specific implementation, a first insertion sleeve 31 is provided on the outer side wall of the chassis body 1. A first slide rail 4 extends along the second direction and is positioned opposite to the first insertion sleeve 31. A plurality of third positioning holes 41 are provided on the first slide rail 4 at intervals along the second direction. The number of third positioning holes 41 can be equal to the number of first positioning holes 311 and are set one-to-one. When the pull-out plate assembly 2 is pushed inward, the positioning pin 324 on the outer insertion rod 322 can pass through the second positioning hole 3211, the first positioning hole 311 and the third positioning hole 41 in sequence to fix the pull-out plate assembly 2, the chassis body 1 and the first slide rail 4 at the same time.

[0060] It should be noted that when installing the server chassis, the chassis body 1 and the pull-out plate assembly 2 can be assembled first. The operator can press the handles 325 on both sides towards the center to overcome the elastic force of the elastic element 323, causing the two plug rods 322 to move towards each other, so that the first plug-in 32 can be inserted into the first plug-in sleeve 31. After the pull-out plate assembly 2 moves into place, the handles 325 are released. Under the action of the elastic restoring force, the positioning pin 324 is inserted into the first positioning hole 311, realizing the locking of the chassis body 1 and the pull-out plate assembly 2, thus completing the assembly of the server chassis. Then, the server chassis is placed on the bracket, and the handles 325 on both sides are pressed towards the center again to retract the positioning pin 324. When the first positioning hole 311 corresponds to the third positioning hole 41, the handles 325 are released, the plug rods 322 are reset, and the positioning pin 324 is driven to pass into the second positioning hole 3211, the first positioning hole 311, and the third positioning hole 41 in sequence.

[0061] Alternatively, the sliding plate assembly 2 can be simultaneously fixed to the chassis body 1 and the bracket during the inward pushing process. Specifically, the chassis body 1 is first fixed to the bracket. After the relative positions of the chassis body 1 and the bracket are fixed, the third positioning hole 41 on the first slide rail 4 corresponds exactly to the first positioning hole 311 on the first plug sleeve 31. The operator holds the handle 325 and squeezes the two plug rods 322 to move towards each other, so that the first plug member 32 can move within the first plug sleeve 31. At this time, the sliding plate assembly 2 is pushed inward until the back plate 21 moves to engage with the front end 101 of the chassis body 1. The handle 325 is released, and the plug rods 322 move in the opposite direction under the action of the elastic element 323. The positioning pin 324 is inserted into the first positioning hole 311 and the third positioning hole 41, thus fixing the sliding plate assembly 2, the chassis body 1 and the bracket. When it is necessary to inspect the electrical components 5 inside the server box, the operator can push the handles 325 on both sides towards the middle to overcome the elastic force of the elastic element 323, causing the two plug rods 322 to move towards each other, thereby causing all the positioning pins 324 to retract from the first positioning hole 311 and the third positioning hole 41 at the same time, releasing all mechanical interlocks, and pulling the pull plate assembly 2 outward to expose the electrical components 5.

[0062] Furthermore, embodiments of this application also provide a server, including a chassis and the mounting structure described in the above embodiments.

[0063] For example, the chassis is designed to be compatible with a standard 42U server rack, with a height of 18U, a width of 600mm, and a depth of 1000mm. The interior of the chassis is equipped with multiple standard 1U mounting spaces created by vertically mounted columns and beams.

[0064] The core of this server lies in its internal mounting structure, which includes multiple racks and multiple quick-release server enclosures. Depending on the server's configuration requirements, multiple racks are fixed in different 1U spaces within the chassis. For example, one enclosure is for installing compute nodes, one for storage nodes, and one for power modules. Each electrical component (compute, storage, power, etc.) is integrated into a single quick-release server enclosure. These server enclosures are all 1U in height to accommodate the chassis and racks.

[0065] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of a quick-release server chassis, the chassis and bracket installation structure, and the server 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 the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A quick-release server chassis, characterized in that, include: The main body of the box (1) is a rectangular box structure, and the lower end (102) and the front end (101) of the main body of the box (1) are both open. The pull-out plate assembly (2) is equipped with electrical components (5). The pull-out plate assembly (2) is slidably engaged with the housing body (1) so that the pull-out plate assembly (2) closes the lower end (102) and the front end (101) of the housing body (1) and together with the housing body (1) encloses the installation space for accommodating the electrical components (5). The quick-release structure (3) includes a first plug sleeve (31) and a first plug member (32). One of the first plug sleeve (31) and the first plug member (32) is fixed to the outer wall of the housing body (1), and the other of the first plug sleeve (31) and the first plug member (32) is fixed to the pull plate assembly (2). The first plug member (32) is detachably inserted into the first plug sleeve (31) to fix the housing body (1) and the pull plate assembly (2). The first connector (32) includes an elastic element (323) and two connector rods (322). The two connector rods (322) are arranged opposite to each other. The elastic element (323) is connected between the two connector rods (322) so that the two connector rods (322) move closer or further apart when subjected to force. A positioning pin (324) is provided on the outer side wall of the connector rod (322). The first connector sleeve (31) is provided with a first positioning hole (311) at the corresponding position for the positioning pin (324) to pass through. When the two connector rods (322) move closer to each other under the action of external force, the positioning pin (324) is dislodged from the first positioning hole (311) so that the two first connectors (32) can be removed from the first connector sleeve (31).

2. The quick-release server chassis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pull-out panel assembly (2) includes a bottom plate (22) and a back plate (21) connected to each other. The bottom plate (22) is correspondingly disposed to the lower end (102) of the housing body (1). The back plate (21) is correspondingly disposed to the front end (101) of the housing body (1). The two ends of the back plate (21) protrude from the side wall of the housing body (1) along a first direction to form a mounting part. The first plug sleeve (31) or the first plug member (32) is disposed along a second direction and is fixedly connected to the mounting part. The first direction is perpendicular to the side wall of the housing body (1), and the second direction is parallel to the side wall of the housing body (1).

3. The quick-release server chassis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two plug rods (322) are arranged opposite each other along the first direction. The positioning pin (324) protrudes from the outer side wall of the plug rod (322) along the first direction. The first plug sleeve (31) is provided with the first positioning hole (311) on the side wall corresponding to the plug rod (322). The first positioning hole (311) is opened along the first direction.

4. The quick-release server chassis according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first connector (32) further includes a limiting sleeve (321), and two connector rods (322) are disposed in the limiting sleeve (321). The limiting sleeve (321) is provided with a second positioning hole (3211) at the position corresponding to the positioning pin (324), and the positioning pin (324) is inserted into the second positioning hole (3211).

5. The quick-release server chassis according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The plug rod (322) is provided with a plurality of positioning pins (324) spaced apart along the second direction.

6. The quick-release server chassis according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The number of elastic elements (323) is multiple, and the multiple elastic elements (323) are spaced apart along the second direction.

7. The quick-release server chassis according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting part is provided with a mounting hole, the first plug (32) is fixed in the mounting hole, and the part of the first plug (32) located outside the back plate (21) forms an operating part, and the operating part is provided with a handle (325).

8. A mounting structure for a server chassis and bracket, characterized in that, The device includes a bracket and a quick-release server chassis as described in any one of claims 1-7. The bracket includes two first slide rails (4), which are disposed opposite to the first plug sleeve (31) or the first plug member (32) on the outer wall of the chassis body (1). The first slide rail (4) is provided with a third positioning hole (41), which is configured to be detachably connected to the first plug sleeve (31) and / or the first plug member (32).

9. A server, characterized in that, Includes a chassis and the mounting structure as described in claim 8.

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