Server

Abstract

A server includes a housing, a first sliding member, and a first power socket. The first sliding component is arranged in the shell, is adjacent to a first side surface of the shell and slides in parallel to the first side surface; the first power socket is arranged in the first sliding component and is provided with a hole towards a second side face of the shell, and the second side face is perpendicular to the first side face.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a server, and more particularly to an AC power outlet within a server. Background Technology

[0002] In existing servers, AC power outlets are usually arranged side by side. However, when laying out other components, the space inside the server is often limited by the above-mentioned configuration and size of the AC power outlets, making it impossible to make efficient use of the space. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, a server is provided having a sliding member and at least one AC power socket disposed therein. The sliding member can save space inside the server, effectively improve space utilization, and thus improve the overall performance of the server.

[0004] An embodiment of the present invention provides a server, including a housing, a first sliding member, and a first power socket. The first sliding member is disposed within the housing and adjacent to a first side of the housing, and slides parallel to the first side. The first power socket is disposed within the first sliding member and has an opening facing a second side of the housing, the second side being perpendicular to the first side.

[0005] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the server further includes a second power socket disposed on the first sliding member and having an opening facing the second side, the second power socket being configured to be further away from the second side than the first power socket.

[0006] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, when viewed along a first direction perpendicular to the first side, the first power socket and the second power socket do not overlap; when viewed along a second direction perpendicular to the second side, the first power socket and the second power socket at least partially overlap; and when viewed along a third direction, the first power socket and the second power socket do not overlap. The third direction is perpendicular to a top surface of the housing, and the top surface is perpendicular to both the first side and the second side.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the server further includes at least one second sliding member disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first sliding member, sliding parallel to the first side, and at least one power socket is provided on each of the at least one second sliding member, and the at least one second sliding member is configured to be closer to or further away from the top surface than the first sliding member.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the server further includes at least one third sliding member disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first sliding member, sliding parallel to the first side, and at least one power socket is provided on each of the at least one third sliding member, and the at least one third sliding member is configured to be closer to or further away from the first side than the first sliding member.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the server further includes a limiting structure extending along a first direction, and the first sliding member is provided with a sliding groove, the limiting structure passing through the sliding groove.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the sliding groove has a first dimension along a second direction, and the sliding range of the first sliding member is the first dimension.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the server further includes a first power cord connected to a first power outlet, having a first length that is more than twice the size of the first dimension.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the first sliding member is provided with a locking assembly, which includes a positioning spring and a push rod. The positioning spring has a fixing part, a connecting part, and a locking part. The fixing part is fixed to the first sliding member, the connecting part connects the locking part and the fixing part, and the locking part locks into the housing. The push rod is connected to the connecting part of the positioning spring and protrudes from the housing along a second direction.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the engaging portion protrudes along a first direction and engages with a partition of the housing. The partition is parallel to a first side. When a force is applied to the push rod toward the first side, the connecting portion of the positioning spring deforms, and the engaging portion moves away from the partition and disengages. Attached Figure Description

[0014] This disclosure will become clear from the following detailed description and accompanying illustrations. It should be emphasized that, in accordance with industry standard practice, the features are not drawn to scale and are for illustrative purposes only. In fact, the dimensions of the features may be arbitrarily enlarged or reduced for clarity.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of some components in a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of some components in a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 4This is a front view of some components in a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a top view of some components in a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a card assembly in a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of a server according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of some components in a server according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of some components in a server according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0026] 1,1',1”: Server

[0027] 100: First sliding member

[0028] 110: Top Wall

[0029] 120: Side wall

[0030] 121: Sliding groove

[0031] 130: Bottom wall

[0032] 200: First power socket

[0033] 210: First power line

[0034] 300: Second power outlet

[0035] 310: Second power supply line

[0036] 400: Card assembly

[0037] 410: Positioning shrapnel

[0038] 411: Fixing part

[0039] 412: Connecting part

[0040] 413: Card-connecting section

[0041] 420: Putter

[0042] 500: Second sliding member

[0043] 600: Third sliding member

[0044] D: partition

[0045] D1: First Direction

[0046] D2: Second Direction

[0047] D3: Third direction

[0048] E1: First end

[0049] E2: Second end

[0050] F: Limiting structure

[0051] L1: First dimension

[0052] R: Groove

[0053] S: Shell

[0054] S1: First side view

[0055] S2: Second side

[0056] S3: Third Side

[0057] S4: Fourth Side

[0058] S5: Top surface

[0059] S6: Bottom surface Detailed Implementation

[0060] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The configuration of the elements in the embodiments is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, the repetition of some reference numerals in the embodiments is for simplification and does not imply any correlation between different embodiments. The directional terms used in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front, or back, are merely for reference to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for illustrative purposes and not for limiting the scope of this disclosure.

[0061] Furthermore, relative terms such as "lower" or "bottom" and "higher" or "top" may be used in the embodiments to describe the relative relationship of one element to another. It is understood that if the illustrated device is flipped upside down, the element described as being on the "lower" side will become the element on the "higher" side.

[0062] Here, the terms "about" or "approximately" generally indicate within 20% of a given value or range, preferably within 10%, and even more preferably within 5%. The quantities given here are approximate, meaning that the meaning of "about" or "approximately" may be implied even without specific specification.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a server 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of some components of a server 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the server 1 includes a housing S, a first sliding member 100, a first power socket 200, and a second power socket 300.

[0064] The housing S is a hollow cuboid to house various components. The housing S includes a first side surface S1, a second side surface S2, a third side surface S3, a fourth side surface S4, a top surface S5, and a bottom surface S6. The first side surface S1 and the third side surface S3 are parallel to each other and perpendicular to a first direction D1. The second side surface S2 and the fourth side surface S4 are parallel to each other and perpendicular to a second direction D2. The top surface S5 and the bottom surface S6 are parallel to each other and perpendicular to a third direction D3. The top surface S5, the first side surface S1, and the second side surface S2 are mutually perpendicular.

[0065] The housing S may also include multiple partitions D to separate multiple spaces, allowing different components to be arranged in different spaces. For example, the components arranged in the space between two partitions D may be different from the components arranged between the partition D and the third side S3. Here, for the sake of clarity in showing the main components of this embodiment, the components in the two spaces mentioned above are not shown. Figure 1 As shown, two partitions D are configured inside the housing, but the number and configuration of partitions D are not limited to this and can be changed as needed.

[0066] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the first sliding member 100 is disposed inside the housing S and adjacent to the first side surface S1 of the housing S, and can slide parallel to the first side surface S1, that is, slide along the second direction D2. In this embodiment, the first sliding member 100 is a hollow structure close to a cuboid, having a top wall 110, two side walls 120, and a bottom wall 130. The two side walls 120 are perpendicular to the first direction D1, and the top wall 110 and the bottom wall 130 are perpendicular to the third direction D3. The first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 are housed within this hollow structure.

[0067] The first sliding member 100 is disposed between the first side surface S1 and the partition D. The two side walls 120 of the first sliding member 100 are respectively provided with two sliding grooves 121, and the sliding range of the first sliding member 100 is limited by two limiting structures F passing through the first side surface S1 and the partition D respectively into the two sliding grooves 121.

[0068] More specifically, the limiting structure F can be, for example, a rivet, respectively fixed to the first side surface S1 and the partition D, and respectively inserted into the two sliding grooves 121. The sliding groove 121 is elongated, with its long side having a first dimension L1 along the second direction D2, and its two ends being a first end E1 and a second end E2, respectively. Initially, when the first sliding member 100 is fixed in the housing S, the first end E1 of the sliding groove 121 abuts against the limiting structure F. When the first sliding member 100 is pulled out from the housing S along the second direction D2 and slid by the first dimension L1, the second end E2 of the sliding groove 121 abuts against the limiting structure F and can no longer be pulled out. That is to say, the sliding range of the first sliding member 100 is the first dimension L1.

[0069] The first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 are fixedly disposed within the first sliding member 100 and have openings facing the second side S2 of the housing S. That is, the socket holes of the first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 face the second side S2 of the housing S, allowing external plugs to be inserted into the first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 from the second side S2. In this embodiment, the first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 are AC power sockets.

[0070] The second power socket 300 is positioned further away from the second side S2 than the first power socket 200. For more details, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figures 3 to 5 , Figure 3 This is a side view of some components in server 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 This is a front view of some components in server 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 This is a top view of some components in server 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 As shown, when viewed along a first direction D1 perpendicular to the first side surface S1, the first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 do not overlap. Figure 4 As shown, when viewed along a second direction D2 perpendicular to the second side S2, the first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 at least partially overlap. Figure 5 As shown, when viewed along a third direction D3 perpendicular to the top surface S5, the first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 do not overlap.

[0071] In other words, by arranging the first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 one after the other and partially overlapping in the second direction D2, the present embodiment can save space in the first direction D1 compared to the existing arrangement of two AC power sockets side by side in the first direction D1, and the saved space can be used for a more suitable purpose.

[0072] Furthermore, although in this embodiment the first power socket 200 is closer to the first side S1 than the second power socket 300, it is not limited to this, and the second power socket 300 may also be configured to be closer to the first side S1 than the first power socket 200.

[0073] Back Figure 2 The first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300 are respectively connected to a first power cord 210 and a second power cord 310 on the side opposite to the opening. The first power cord 210 and the second power cord 310 are connected to a power supply (not shown) inside the server 1. The first power cord 210 has a first length, and the second power cord 310 has a second length. The first length is more than twice the first dimension L1, and the second length is also more than twice the first dimension L1. Therefore, even if the first sliding member 100 is pulled out along the second direction D2, the connection with the power supply will not be affected by the pulling of the first power cord 210 or the second power cord 310.

[0074] like Figure 2 As shown, there is a receiving space between the first power socket 200 and the second power socket 300, which can accommodate a plug (not shown) inserted into the second power socket 300. The plug is adjacent to the first power cord 210, and on the other hand, the plug wire (not shown) of the aforementioned plug is adjacent to the first power socket 200. Therefore, by setting a width of the first sliding member 100 in the first direction D1 to be equal to or slightly greater than the width of the second power socket 300 plus the first power cord (or the first power socket 200 plus the plug wire), space in the first direction D1 of the server 1 can be saved.

[0075] In the second direction D2, the first dimension L1 is set to be equal to or greater than a length of the first power socket 200 plus a length of the plug, so that when the first sliding member 100 is pulled out to its limit along the second direction D2, the plug connected to the second power socket 300 can be exposed to the server 1 for easy insertion and removal.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 , Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a card-connecting component 400 in server 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of server 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be noted that... Figure 7 To clearly show the configuration of the engaging assembly 400, the first sliding member 100 is shown in transparent (dashed) form. The first sliding member 100 is provided with the engaging assembly 400, which includes a positioning spring 410 and a push rod 420.

[0077] The positioning spring 410 has a fixing part 411, a connecting part 412, and a locking part 413. The fixing part is fixed to the first sliding member 100. For example, the fixing part 411 can be fixed to the side wall 120 of the first sliding member 100 by means of rivets or the like. The connecting part 412 connects the locking part 413 and the fixing part 411. The locking part 413 engages with the housing S. In this embodiment, for example... Figure 2 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the engaging portion 413 protrudes through the side wall 120 along the first direction D1 and can engage with a groove R in the partition D of the housing S. The push rod 420 is connected to the connecting portion 412 of the positioning spring 410 and protrudes from the housing S along the second direction D2.

[0078] When force is applied to the push rod 420 toward the first side S1, the connecting portion 412 of the positioning spring 410 deforms, causing the engaging portion 413 to move away from the groove R of the partition D and disengage. In this case, the first sliding member 100 can be pulled out. That is, the first sliding member 100 can be engaged and fixed in the housing by means of the engaging assembly 400, and the engagement and fixation can be released by pushing the push rod 420 when needed.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 , Figure 8 This is a perspective view of server 1 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9 This is a perspective view of some components in a server 1' according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. In another embodiment, the server 1' may further include at least one second sliding member 500 disposed within the housing S and adjacent to the first sliding member 100, sliding parallel to the first side surface S1. At least one power socket is provided on each of the at least one second sliding member 500, and the at least one second sliding member 500 is configured to be closer to or further away from the top surface S5 than the first sliding member 100. Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 In the example, the second sliding member 500 is one, which is set to be closer to the top surface S5 than the first sliding member 100, and is the same as the first sliding member 100, with two AC power sockets.

[0080] With the above-mentioned setup, more power sources can be connected to D3 from a third party, and each power source is independent of the others and will not affect each other. Even if it is necessary to plug or unplug any of the power sources located in the inner part of the first sliding member 100 or the second sliding member 500, it is only necessary to push the push rod 420 to release the locked state and pull out the first sliding member 100 or the second sliding member 500 to easily complete the plugging or unplugging.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a perspective view of some components of server 1” according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. In another embodiment, server 1” may further include at least one third sliding member 600 disposed within the housing S and adjacent to the first sliding member 100, sliding parallel to the first side surface S1. At least one power socket is provided on each of the at least one third sliding member 600, and the at least one third sliding member 600 is configured to be closer to or further away from the first side surface S1 than the first sliding member 100. Figure 10 In the example, the third sliding member 600 is one, which is set to be further away from the first side S1 than the first sliding member 100, and is the same as the first sliding member 100, which is provided with two AC power sockets.

[0082] With this configuration, more power supplies can be connected to the first direction D1, and space can be saved in the first direction D1 compared to the existing configuration where all power supplies are arranged side by side. Furthermore, although not shown, multiple third sliding members 600 can be configured on the first direction D1, while multiple second sliding members 500 can be configured on the third direction D3, to achieve optimal space configuration within the server 1 and maximize the performance of the server 1.

[0083] As described above, embodiments of this disclosure provide a server, including a housing, a first sliding member, and a first power socket. The first sliding member is disposed within the housing and adjacent to a first side of the housing, sliding parallel to the first side. The first power socket is disposed within the first sliding member, with an opening facing a second side of the housing, the second side being perpendicular to the first side. By utilizing this sliding member and the power socket disposed therein, space within the server can be saved, effectively improving space utilization and thus enhancing the overall performance of the server.

[0084] While the embodiments and advantages of the present invention have been disclosed above, it should be understood that anyone skilled in the art can make modifications, substitutions, and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, apparatus, methods, and steps described in the specific embodiments of the specification. Anyone skilled in the art can understand from the disclosure of the present invention that current or future developed processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, apparatus, methods, and steps can be used according to the present invention as long as they can perform substantially the same function or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention includes the aforementioned processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, apparatus, methods, and steps. In addition, each claim constitutes an individual embodiment, and the scope of protection of the present invention also includes combinations of the various claims and embodiments.

Claims

1. A server, characterized in that, include: A shell; A first sliding member is disposed inside the housing and adjacent to a first side of the housing, and slides parallel to the first side. as well as A first power socket is disposed inside the first sliding member and has an opening facing a second side of the housing, the second side being perpendicular to the first side.

2. The server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a second power socket, disposed on the first sliding member, and having an opening facing the second side. The second power socket is positioned further away from the second side than the first power socket.

3. The server as described in claim 2, characterized in that, When viewed along a first direction perpendicular to the first side, the first power socket and the second power socket do not overlap. When viewed along a second direction perpendicular to the second side, the first power socket and the second power socket at least partially overlap. When viewed along a third direction, the first power socket and the second power socket do not overlap. This third direction is perpendicular to a top surface of the housing, and the top surface is perpendicular to both the first and second side surfaces.

4. The server as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It further includes at least one second sliding member disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first sliding member, sliding parallel to the first side surface. At least one power socket is provided in each of the at least one second sliding member. The at least one second sliding member is configured to be closer to or further away from the top surface than the first sliding member.

5. The server as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It further includes at least one third sliding member disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first sliding member, sliding parallel to the first side surface. At least one power socket is provided in each of the at least one third sliding member. The at least one third sliding member is configured to be closer to or further away from the first side than the first sliding member.

6. The server as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It further includes a limiting structure extending along the first direction, wherein the first sliding member is provided with a sliding groove, and the limiting structure passes through the sliding groove.

7. The server as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The sliding groove has a first dimension along the second direction, and the sliding range of the first sliding member is the first dimension.

8. The server as described in claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a first power cord connected to the first power socket, having a first length that is more than twice the first dimension.

9. The server as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first sliding member is provided with an engaging component, which includes: A positioning spring has a fixing part, a connecting part, and a locking part. The fixing part is fixed to the first sliding member, the connecting part connects the locking part and the fixing part, and the locking part locks into the housing; and A push rod, connected to the connecting part of the positioning spring, protrudes from the housing along the second direction.

10. The server as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The engaging portion protrudes along the first direction and engages with a partition of the housing, the partition being parallel to the first side surface. When force is applied to the push rod toward the first side, the connecting part of the positioning spring deforms, and the engaging part moves away from the partition and disengages.

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