Folding computer bracket for machine room and use method

Abstract

The invention provides a folding computer bracket for a machine room and a using method, and belongs to the technical field of machine room equipment auxiliary devices. The problems that when machine room equipment is debugged, a computer is placed unstably, adjustment is inconvenient, and the occupied space is large are solved. The bracket comprises a vertically-arranged light connecting plate, at least two suction cups are arranged on one side of the connecting plate, and pressure in the suction cups is reduced through a pressure reduction structure so as to achieve stable adsorption; a telescopic support is arranged on the other side, a placement plate is installed on the telescopic support and can be fixed or hinged to the connecting block, the inclination angle is adjusted through a third telescopic cylinder and a folding plate in a groove during hinging, and the telescopic support can be folded and stored when not used. During use, the suction cups are fixed through the handle, the positions of the telescopic support and the placement plate are adjusted, and the equipment is folded and stored after being debugged. The folding device is firm in fixation, flexible in adjustment, small in occupied space after being folded, convenient to operate and suitable for narrow machine room environments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of auxiliary devices for computer room equipment, and in particular to a folding computer tray for use in a computer room and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] During routine maintenance or equipment debugging in the computer room, staff often need to use the equipment debugging computer to read data and troubleshoot faults in the server, switch and other equipment in the computer room. Due to the dense equipment and limited space in the computer room, traditional computer placement methods have many inconveniences: for example, placing the computer directly on top of the equipment makes it easy for it to slip, while using ordinary brackets has problems such as not being securely fixed, not being able to flexibly adjust the height or angle according to the equipment debugging position, and taking up a lot of space when not in use.

[0003] Existing brackets mostly use clamping or bolt fixing methods, which are cumbersome to install and disassemble, and are difficult to adapt to smooth cabinet walls, wall surfaces and other flat surfaces in the computer room; at the same time, their telescopic or folding structure design is unreasonable, the adjustment range is limited, and they cannot meet the operational needs of different equipment debugging scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a foldable computer tray and its usage method for use in computer rooms, thereby solving the problems of unstable computer placement, inconvenient adjustment, and large space occupation during computer room equipment debugging.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A folding computer tray for use in a computer room includes a connecting plate, a pressure-reducing structure, suction cups, a telescopic bracket, and a placement plate. The connecting plate is made of lightweight material and is vertically positioned, serving as the mounting base for the overall structure. The pressure-reducing structure is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate and connected to the suction cups to reduce the pressure within the suction cups and enhance suction force. At least two suction cups are provided and located on the same side of the connecting plate to fix the tray to a smooth surface (such as a server rack wall or wall surface) within the computer room. The telescopic bracket is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate and, along with the suction cups, is located on both sides of the connecting plate, used to adjust the position of the placement plate. The placement plate is mounted on the telescopic bracket and moved via the telescopic bracket to place and debug computers.

[0006] Furthermore, the pressure-reducing structure can be implemented in two ways: The first method includes a cylinder, a sliding column, and a rotating rod. The cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and the sliding column is threaded inside the cylinder. One end of the sliding column extends into the horn structure of the suction cup and slides in a sealed manner with the suction cup. The other end extends out of the connecting plate and is fixedly connected to the rotating rod. The rotating rod drives the sliding column to move, thereby changing the internal space of the suction cup. The second method includes an mounting cylinder, a first telescopic cylinder, and a sliding block. The mounting cylinder is fixedly mounted on the connecting plate, and the first telescopic cylinder is fixedly mounted inside the mounting cylinder. Its telescopic shaft is fixedly connected to the sliding block. The sliding block extends into the horn structure of the suction cup and slides in a sealed manner with the suction cup. The first telescopic cylinder drives the sliding block to move, thereby adjusting the internal pressure of the suction cup.

[0007] The telescopic support includes two second telescopic cylinders and connecting blocks. The second telescopic cylinders are fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and the connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the ends of the telescopic shafts of the second telescopic cylinders. The two connecting blocks are connected to the placement plate. To enhance telescopic stability, two parallel guide rods can be fixedly connected to the connecting plate. A crossbar is slidably connected to the guide rod, and the crossbar is fixedly connected to the two connecting blocks, making the placement plate move more smoothly.

[0008] There are two ways to connect the placement plate and the connecting block: one is a fixed connection, which is suitable for scenarios where no angle adjustment is required; the other is a hinged connection via a pin shaft. In this case, the connecting plate has a groove, and a third telescopic cylinder is hinged in the groove. The end of the telescopic shaft of the third telescopic cylinder is hinged with a folding plate. The folding plate is used to support the edge of the placement plate to adjust the tilt angle of the placement plate. A buckle can also be fixedly connected in the groove for locking the third telescopic cylinder when not in use.

[0009] Preferably, three suction cups are provided in a triangular arrangement to further improve the stability of the fixture; a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate to facilitate the operator to carry or move the bracket.

[0010] This invention also provides a method of using the above-mentioned folding computer holder, including the following steps: Step 1: Hold the handle on the top of the connecting plate and place the side of the connecting plate with the suction cup against a smooth surface in the computer room (such as the side wall of the cabinet). Reduce the pressure inside the suction cup by operating the pressure-reducing structure, so that the suction cup is pressed firmly against the smooth surface. If the pressure-reducing structure is a combination of a cylinder, a sliding column, and a rotating rod, rotate the rotating rod counterclockwise to drive the sliding column to rotate in the cylinder's internal thread, so that the end of the sliding column that extends into the suction cup horn structure moves away from the suction cup, expanding the internal space of the suction cup to reduce pressure. If the pressure-reducing structure is a combination of an mounting cylinder, a first telescopic cylinder, and a sliding block, control the telescopic shaft of the first telescopic cylinder to retract, driving the sliding block to slide inside the suction cup horn structure and move away from the suction cup, expanding the internal space to achieve pressure reduction. Step 2: According to the equipment debugging requirements, adjust the position of the placement plate using the telescopic bracket; if the placement plate is fixedly connected to the connecting block, control the extension or retraction of the telescopic shaft of the second telescopic cylinder to drive the connecting block and crossbar to slide along the guide rod, adjusting the front and rear distance of the placement plate; if the placement plate and the connecting block are hinged by a pin, remove the third telescopic cylinder from the groove of the connecting plate (disengaging from the buckle), control the extension of the telescopic shaft of the third telescopic cylinder to extend it, so that the folding plate is supported on the edge of the placement plate, and change the tilt angle of the placement plate (e.g., 15°-60°) by adjusting the extension amount of the third telescopic cylinder. Step 3: Place the equipment debugging computer on the placement board to complete the equipment debugging work in the computer room; Step 4: After the equipment is debugged, remove the equipment debugging computer; if the placement plate is tilted, control the telescopic shaft of the third telescopic cylinder to retract, so that the folding plate is separated from the edge of the placement plate, fold the third telescopic cylinder and lock it into the buckle in the groove; control the telescopic shaft of the second telescopic cylinder to retract, so that the placement plate moves closer to the connecting plate to achieve folding; if it is necessary to move the bracket, hold the handle and apply an outward pulling force to make the suction cup leave the smooth surface.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. Securely fixed: The pressure inside the suction cup is reduced by the pressure-reducing structure. With at least two (preferably three in a triangular arrangement) suction cups, it can be stably attached to the smooth surface of the machine room, preventing the bracket from shaking or slipping during equipment debugging.

[0012] 2. Flexible adjustment: The telescopic bracket can adjust the front and rear positions of the placement plate. The hinged placement plate, together with the third telescopic cylinder, can adjust the tilt angle to adapt to the different equipment debugging height and operating posture requirements.

[0013] 3. Easy to fold and store: When not in use, the telescopic bracket is retracted and the third telescopic cylinder is used to store the plate, so that the placement plate is close to the connecting plate, which greatly reduces the space occupied and is suitable for small computer room environments.

[0014] 4. Easy to operate: The lightweight connecting plate with handle makes it easy to move. The pressure-reducing structure and telescopic cylinder are easy to operate and can be installed, adjusted and disassembled without complicated tools. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: Figure 1 This is a front view of the pressure-reducing structure using threaded rotation and telescopic extension, as shown in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 The pressure-reducing structure of this invention adopts a threaded rotation and telescopic structure (left view). Figure 3 This is a front view of the pressure-reducing structure in an embodiment of the present invention, which adopts a sliding and telescopic design. Figure 4The left-side view diagram shows the pressure-reducing structure of this invention, which uses a sliding telescopic mechanism.

[0016] The components include: connecting plate 1, pressure reducing structure 2, cylinder 21, sliding column 22, rotating rod 23, mounting cylinder 24, first telescopic cylinder 25, sliding block 26, suction cup 3, telescopic bracket 4, second telescopic cylinder 41, connecting block 42, guide rod 43, crossbar 44, placement plate 5, pin 6, groove 7, third telescopic cylinder 8, folding plate 9, buckle 10, and handle 11. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Example 1 like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides a folding computer tray for use in a computer room, the structure of which is as follows: Connecting plate 1: Made of 4mm thick aluminum alloy plate or plastic plate (lightweight material), vertically set, with a size of 300mm×200mm, and the top is fixed with an engineering plastic handle 11 (100mm long, 30mm in diameter) for easy gripping.

[0019] Pressure-reducing structure 2: It adopts a combination of cylinder 21, sliding column 22 and rotating rod 23. Cylinder 21 is made of stainless steel (diameter 25mm, length 80mm) and is fixed to the middle of connecting plate 1 by welding, with its axis perpendicular to connecting plate 1; sliding column 22 is a threaded rod (diameter 24mm, length 120mm) that mates with the internal thread of the inner wall of cylinder 21. One end of sliding column 22 that extends into the horn structure of suction cup 3 is fitted with a nitrile rubber sealing ring (to achieve sealed sliding), and the other end extends out of connecting plate 110mm and is fixed to a plastic rotating rod 23 (length 150mm, diameter 20mm) by welding.

[0020] Suction cup 3: Three silicone suction cups 3 with a diameter of 100mm (suction force ≥50N) are provided, arranged in an equilateral triangle (180mm apart). The horn structure of the suction cup 3 is sealed to the sliding column 22, and the adsorption surface of the suction cup 3 is perpendicular to the connecting plate 1.

[0021] Telescopic bracket 4 includes two second telescopic cylinders 41 (using XTL100 electric push rods, stroke 150mm, thrust 300N), connecting blocks 42 (stainless steel, 50mm×50mm×10mm), guide rods 43, and crossbars 44. The two second telescopic cylinders 41 are fixed parallel to each other on the side of the connecting plate 1 away from the suction cup 3, and their cylinder bodies are connected to the connecting plate 1 by bolts. The connecting blocks 42 are welded to the ends of the telescopic shafts of the second telescopic cylinders 41. The guide rods 43 are 12mm diameter stainless steel rods, parallel to the second telescopic cylinders 41 and fixed to the connecting plate 1 by bolts, with the spacing between the two guide rods 43 matching that of the second telescopic cylinders 41. The crossbars 44 are stainless steel square tubes (20mm×20mm), slidably sleeved on the two guide rods 43, and welded and fixed to the two connecting blocks 42.

[0022] Placement plate 5: Made of 3mm thick acrylic sheet (400mm×300mm), it is fixedly connected to two connecting blocks 42 by bolts and is used to place 14-17 inch equipment debugging computer.

[0023] Example 2 like Figure 3 , 4 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that: Pressure Reduction Structure 2: It adopts a combination of mounting cylinder 24, first telescopic cylinder 25 and sliding block 26. The mounting cylinder 24 is made of aluminum alloy (diameter 30mm, length 100mm) and is fixed to the connecting plate 1 by bolts; the first telescopic cylinder 25 is a DTZ30 miniature electric push rod (stroke 50mm), the cylinder body is fixed inside the mounting cylinder 24 by bolts, and its telescopic shaft is connected to the sliding block 26 (nylon material, diameter 29mm) by threads. The outer periphery of the sliding block 26 is fitted with a fluororubber sealing ring, which extends into the horn structure of the suction cup 3 to achieve sealed sliding.

[0024] The placement plate 5 and the connecting block 42 are hinged by a pin 6 (8mm diameter stainless steel pin 6) and can rotate around the pin 6; a groove 7 (150mm long, 50mm wide, and 20mm deep) is provided in the lower middle part of the connecting plate 1. The third telescopic cylinder 8 (model DTZ20, stroke 80mm) is connected to the groove 7 by a hinge. The end of the telescopic shaft of the third telescopic cylinder 8 is connected to a folding plate 9 (stainless steel, 80mm×50mm) by a hinge; the inner wall of the groove 7 is fixed with an elastic plastic buckle 10 (opening size matches the cylinder body of the third telescopic cylinder 8) to lock the third telescopic cylinder 8 in the idle state.

[0025] In the above embodiments, each electric push rod (first telescopic cylinder 25, second telescopic cylinder 41, and third telescopic cylinder 8) can be connected to the same control button (installed on the side of the connecting plate 1) via wires to achieve manual control of telescopic movement, which is convenient to operate.

[0026] Example 3 Based on embodiment 1 or 2, a ring electromagnet is installed in the part of the suction cup 3 that is in contact with the object. The electromagnet is controlled to attract the iron cabinet, so that the device can be attracted to the cabinet, making it more convenient to use.

[0027] Example 4 This invention also provides a method of using the above-mentioned folding computer holder, including the following steps: Step 1: Hold the handle 11 on the top of the connecting plate 1 and place the side of the connecting plate 1 with the suction cup 3 against a smooth surface in the computer room (such as the side wall of the cabinet). Reduce the pressure inside the suction cup 3 by operating the pressure-reducing structure 2, so that the suction cup 3 is pressed firmly onto the smooth surface. If the pressure-reducing structure 2 is a combination of a cylinder 21, a sliding column 22 and a rotating rod 23, rotate the rotating rod 23 counterclockwise to drive the sliding column 22 to rotate in the cylinder 21, so that the end of the sliding column 22 that extends into the horn structure of the suction cup 3 moves away from the suction cup 3, expanding the internal space of the suction cup 3 to reduce pressure. If the pressure-reducing structure 2 is a combination of a mounting cylinder 24, a first telescopic cylinder 25 and a sliding block 26, control the telescopic shaft of the first telescopic cylinder 25 to retract, drive the sliding block 26 to slide inside the horn structure of the suction cup 3 and move away from the suction cup 3, expanding the internal space to achieve pressure reduction. Step 2: According to the equipment debugging requirements, adjust the position of the placement plate 5 through the telescopic bracket 4; if the placement plate 5 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 42, control the extension or retraction of the telescopic shaft of the second telescopic cylinder 41 to drive the connecting block 42 and the crossbar 44 to slide along the guide rod 43, and adjust the front and rear distance of the placement plate 5; if the placement plate 5 and the connecting block 42 are hinged by the pin 6, remove the third telescopic cylinder 8 from the groove 7 of the connecting plate 1 (disengage from the buckle 10), control the extension of the telescopic shaft of the third telescopic cylinder 8 to make the folding plate 9 support the edge of the placement plate 5, and change the tilt angle of the placement plate 5 (e.g., 15°-60°) by adjusting the extension amount of the third telescopic cylinder 8. Step 3: Place the equipment debugging computer on the placement board 5 to complete the equipment debugging work of the computer room equipment; Step 4: After the equipment debugging is completed, remove the equipment debugging computer; if the placement plate 5 is tilted, control the telescopic shaft of the third telescopic cylinder 8 to retract, so that the folding plate 9 is separated from the edge of the placement plate 5, and fold the third telescopic cylinder 8 and lock it into the buckle 10 in the groove 7; control the telescopic shaft of the second telescopic cylinder 41 to retract, so that the placement plate 5 moves closer to the connecting plate 1 to achieve folding; if it is necessary to move the bracket, hold the handle 11 and apply an outward pulling force to make the suction cup 3 leave the smooth surface.

[0028] Those skilled in the art can adjust the materials, dimensions, and models in the above embodiments according to actual needs, but their core structure and connection relationships all fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A folding computer tray for use in a computer room, characterized in that: The device includes a connecting plate, a pressure-reducing structure, a suction cup, a telescopic bracket, and a placement plate. The connecting plate is made of lightweight material and is vertically arranged. The pressure-reducing structure is fixedly installed on the connecting plate and connected to the suction cup to reduce the pressure inside the suction cup. At least two suction cups are provided and located on the same side of the connecting plate. The telescopic bracket is fixedly installed on the connecting plate and located on both sides of the connecting plate, respectively, along with the suction cup. The placement plate is installed on the telescopic bracket and moved by the telescopic bracket. The placement plate is used to place the equipment debugging computer.

2. A folding computer tray for use in a computer room as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure-reducing structure includes a cylinder, a sliding column, and a rotating rod. The cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and the sliding column is threaded inside the cylinder. One end of the sliding column extends into the horn structure of the suction cup and slides in a sealed manner with the suction cup, while the other end extends out of the connecting plate and is fixedly connected to the rotating rod.

3. A folding computer tray for use in a computer room as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure-reducing structure includes an installation cylinder, a first telescopic cylinder, and a sliding block. The installation cylinder is fixedly installed on the connecting plate, the first telescopic cylinder is fixedly installed inside the installation cylinder, the telescopic shaft of the first telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected to the sliding block, and the sliding block extends into the horn structure of the suction cup and slides in a sealed manner with the suction cup.

4. A folding computer tray for use in a computer room as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic support includes two second telescopic cylinders and connecting blocks. The second telescopic cylinders are fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and the connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the ends of the telescopic shafts of the second telescopic cylinders. The two connecting blocks are connected to the placement plate.

5. A folding computer tray for use in a computer room as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The placement plate is fixedly connected to the connecting block.

6. A folding computer tray for use in a computer room as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The placement plate and the connecting block are hinged by a pin. The connecting plate has a groove, and a third telescopic cylinder is hinged in the groove. A folding plate is hinged to the end of the telescopic shaft of the third telescopic cylinder, and the folding plate is used to support the edge of the placement plate.

7. A folding computer tray for use in a computer room as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A buckle is fixedly connected inside the groove, and the buckle is used to engage the third telescopic cylinder.

8. A folding computer tray for use in a computer room as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Two parallel guide rods are fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and a crossbar is slidably connected to the guide rod. The crossbar is fixedly connected to two connecting blocks.

9. A folding computer tray for use in a computer room as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The suction cups are provided in three parts, arranged in a triangle, and a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate for the operator to hold.

10. A method of using a folding computer tray for use in a computer room, characterized in that, Using the computer tray as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 includes the following steps: Step 1: Hold the handle on the top of the connecting plate and place the side of the connecting plate with the suction cup against a smooth surface in the machine room. Reduce the pressure inside the suction cup by operating the pressure-reducing structure, so that the suction cup is pressed firmly onto the smooth surface. If the pressure-reducing structure includes a cylinder, an air extraction column, and a rotating rod, rotate the rotating rod to drive the air extraction column to rotate in the cylinder's internal thread, so that the end of the air extraction column extending into the suction cup's horn structure moves away from the suction cup to expand the internal space of the suction cup. If the pressure-reducing structure includes a mounting cylinder, a first telescopic cylinder, and a sliding block, control the first telescopic cylinder to drive the sliding block to slide inside the suction cup's horn structure and move away from the suction cup to expand the internal space of the suction cup. Step 2: According to the equipment debugging requirements, adjust the position of the placement plate by means of the telescopic bracket; if the placement plate is fixedly connected to the connecting block, control the extension and retraction of the second telescopic cylinder to drive the connecting block and the crossbar to slide along the guide rod to adjust the front and rear position of the placement plate; if the placement plate and the connecting block are hinged by a pin, take out the third telescopic cylinder from the groove of the connecting plate and control the extension and retraction of the third telescopic cylinder to make the folding plate support the edge of the placement plate to support the tilted placement plate. Step 3: Place the equipment debugging computer on the mounting plate to complete the equipment debugging operation; Step 4: After the equipment is debugged, remove the equipment debugging computer. If the placement plate is tilted, control the third telescopic cylinder to retract, disengage the folding plate from the edge of the placement plate, and engage the third telescopic cylinder in the buckle in the groove; control the telescopic bracket to retract, moving the placement plate closer to the connecting plate; if the bracket needs to be moved, hold the handle and remove the suction cup from the smooth surface.

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