A graphics card integrated modular expansion structure

Abstract

The application discloses a graphics card integrated modular expansion structure and belongs to the technical field of computer hardware, which comprises a graphics card heat dissipation module and an expansion component. The graphics card heat dissipation module has a heat dissipation fin area exposed on the side edge. A slot structure is arranged on the graphics card heat dissipation module, a plug hole is formed in the slot structure, and a clamping table is arranged in the plug hole. An elastic buckle is arranged on the expansion component, a clamping hook matched with the clamping table is arranged on the elastic buckle, and the clamping hook is clamped at the back of the clamping table after being inserted into the plug hole. The preset slot structure on the graphics card heat dissipation module is matched with the elastic buckle on the expansion component, so that the quick disassembly of the expansion component is realized, no tool is needed, automatic locking is realized after insertion, and unlocking can be realized by pressing. Users can freely replace the expansion components such as side blowing fans, display screens, sensor modules or decorative cover plates according to requirements, and the graphics card integrated modular expansion structure has the advantages of compact structure, convenient disassembly and assembly, high universality and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of computer hardware technology, specifically a modular expansion structure for integrated graphics cards. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of computer hardware technology, users have increasingly higher requirements for the performance and functionality of graphics cards. Most existing graphics card cooling molds are integrated closed structures with fixed layouts for fans, heat pipes, fins, etc., which cannot adapt to the usage needs of different scenarios. For example, when the airflow from the front of the graphics card is insufficient, it is not easy to install auxiliary cooling devices.

[0003] In addition, there is a lack of DIY ecosystem for graphics card appearance and function. Currently, most graphics card peripherals (such as RGB screens, decorative parts, etc.) are customized and bound by manufacturers, and users cannot freely replace or expand them. Although some high-end graphics cards have side-blowing fans or detachable screens, these designs are customized solutions for specific models and cannot be extended to other models of graphics cards. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated modular expansion structure for graphics cards to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an integrated modular expansion structure for graphics cards, comprising:

[0006] A graphics card cooling module, wherein the graphics card cooling module has exposed heat dissipation fins on the side;

[0007] The graphics card cooling module is provided with a slot structure, and the slot structure has an insertion hole. The insertion hole has a card plate on its inner wall.

[0008] An expansion component is provided with a flexible buckle, and the flexible buckle is provided with a hook that is adapted to the card slot. After the hook is inserted into the socket, it is locked at the rear of the card slot. The expansion component is detachably connected to the side of the graphics card cooling module by cooperating with the slot structure through the flexible buckle.

[0009] The slot structure is arranged longitudinally along the side of the graphics card heat dissipation module, and the position of the slot structure is configured to avoid the core electronic component area on the graphics card PCB.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution:

[0011] An auxiliary load-bearing structure is also provided between the graphics card cooling module and the expansion component to support the vertical load of the expansion component.

[0012] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the auxiliary load-bearing structure includes:

[0013] An arc-shaped strip; the arc-shaped strip slides at the bottom of the extension component;

[0014] The second reset spring has a cavity at the bottom of the expansion assembly. One end of the second reset spring is connected to the arc-shaped strip, and the other end of the second reset spring is connected to the inner wall of the bottom cavity.

[0015] The graphics card cooling module has a connection hole on its lower frame extension. The connection hole extends horizontally and has an arc-shaped mating surface that matches the arc strip inside.

[0016] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution:

[0017] The expansion component is a side-blowing fan; after the side-blowing fan is installed through the slot structure, its airflow direction is towards the power supply module area of ​​the graphics card.

[0018] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution:

[0019] The expansion components may be a display screen, a sensor module, a small computing module, or a decorative cover.

[0020] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution:

[0021] The top of the expansion component has a cavity, and the elastic buckle is disposed in the top cavity.

[0022] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution:

[0023] The elastic buckle includes a buckle body, a rotating shaft, and a return spring. The buckle body is rotatably connected to the cavity via the rotating shaft. One end of the return spring is connected to the buckle body, and the other end of the return spring is connected to the inner wall of the top cavity.

[0024] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution:

[0025] One end of the buckle body is a locking end, and the hook is disposed on the locking end; the other end of the buckle body is a pressing end, and the pressing end is at least partially exposed outside the expansion component.

[0026] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution:

[0027] The end of the hook is provided with a guide slope.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0029] 1. In this invention, the slot structure is directly set on the graphics card heat dissipation module, which can be adapted to various types of expansion components such as side-blowing fans, display screens, sensor modules, decorative covers, etc., and users can freely replace them according to their needs.

[0030] 2. In this invention, the slot structure is integrally formed with the graphics card heat dissipation module, which does not occupy extra space and does not affect the original heat dissipation airflow of the graphics card. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an integrated modular expansion structure for graphics cards according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an integrated modular expansion structure for graphics cards according to the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a modular expansion structure for an integrated graphics card according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of an integrated modular expansion structure for graphics cards according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a modular expansion structure for an integrated graphics card according to the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a modular expansion structure for an integrated graphics card according to the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a modular expansion structure for an integrated graphics card according to the present invention. Figure 4 .

[0038] Legend

[0039] 1. Graphics card cooling module; 2. Heatsink fin area; 101. Socket; 3. Expansion components; 301. Hook; 302. Snap-on body; 303. Hinge; 304. Reset spring one; 401. Arc-shaped strip; 402. Reset spring two; 403. Connection hole. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] It should be noted that the graphics card described in this invention should be interpreted broadly, including but not limited to: consumer-grade discrete gaming graphics cards, professional graphics workstation graphics cards, data center computing accelerator cards, AI accelerator cards, and server GPU accelerator cards; regardless of whether the above devices have independent display output interfaces, as long as they have graphics card cooling modules and corresponding expansion needs, the expansion structure provided by this invention can be used.

[0042] Example 1

[0043] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this embodiment provides an integrated modular expansion structure for a graphics card, including a graphics card cooling module 1 and an expansion component 3.

[0044] The graphics card cooling module 1 has a side-exposed heat dissipation fin area 2. The graphics card cooling module 1 is provided with a slot structure, which is arranged longitudinally along the side of the graphics card cooling module 1. The slot structure has a socket 101, and a locking platform is provided on the wall of the socket 101. The locking platform is an arc-shaped protrusion structure used to cooperate with the locking hook 301 to achieve locking.

[0045] The expansion component 3 has a cavity. The expansion component 3 is provided with an elastic buckle, which is disposed in the cavity. The elastic buckle includes a buckle body 302, a rotating shaft 303, and a return spring 304.

[0046] Specifically, the buckle body 302 is rotatably connected to the cavity via a rotating shaft 303, one end of the reset spring 304 is connected to the buckle body 302, and the other end of the reset spring 304 is connected to the inner wall of the cavity. In this embodiment, the reset spring 304 is a spring.

[0047] One end of the buckle body 302 is a locking end, which is provided with a hook 301. The hook 301 is adapted to the card platform. The end of the hook 301 is provided with a guide slope so that it can smoothly pass over the card platform when inserted. The other end of the buckle body 302 is a pressing end, which is at least partially exposed outside the expansion component 3 for manual unlocking.

[0048] In this embodiment, an auxiliary load-bearing structure is also provided between the graphics card heat dissipation module 1 and the expansion component 3 to bear the vertical load of the expansion component 3.

[0049] Specifically, the auxiliary load-bearing structure includes an arc-shaped strip 401, a return spring 402, and a connecting hole 403.

[0050] The curved strip 401 is slidably positioned at the bottom of the extension component 3.

[0051] The bottom of the expansion component 3 has a cavity. One end of the second reset spring 402 is connected to the arc-shaped bar 401, and the other end of the second reset spring 402 is connected to the inner wall of the bottom cavity, which is used to provide a pre-tightening force for the arc-shaped bar 401 to pop outward.

[0052] A connection hole 403 is provided on the lower frame extension of the graphics card cooling module 1. The connection hole 403 extends horizontally and has an arc-shaped mating surface that matches the arc-shaped strip 401 inside.

[0053] When the extension component 3 is inserted in parallel, the arc-shaped strip 401 is compressed by the connecting hole 403 and pops out. The arc-shaped strip 401 and the arc-shaped mating surface form a separable mating relationship to bear the vertical load of the extension component 3.

[0054] In other embodiments, the load-bearing structure may also be a supporting step, a sliding support block, or a guide rail support structure.

[0055] Working principle: During installation, the expansion component 3 is pushed into the direction of the graphics card cooling module 1. The guide slope at the front end of the hook 301 contacts the card platform. The hook 301 slides along the slope of the card platform and compresses the elastic element. When the hook 301 passes the card platform, the elastic element resets and pushes the hook 301 to stop behind the card platform, thus locking it. At the same time, the arc-shaped strip 401 at the bottom is squeezed by the edge of the connecting hole 403 during the pushing process, overcoming the elastic force of the second reset spring 402 and sliding inward. When the arc-shaped strip 401 is aligned with the connecting hole 403, the second reset spring 402 pushes the arc-shaped strip 401 to pop out and lock into the connecting hole 403, forming a cooperation between the arc-shaped strip 401 and the connecting hole 403, thereby bearing the vertical load of the expansion component 3.

[0056] During disassembly, press the pressing end, and the buckle body 302 rotates around the pivot 303. The hook 301 disengages from the mounting plate. At this time, pull out the expansion component 3. The edge of the hole wall of the connection hole 403 will contact the arc strip 401 and generate pressure, forcing the arc strip 401 to overcome the elastic force of the reset spring 402 and retract inward. When the arc strip 401 is completely retracted into the cavity and disengaged from the limit of the connection hole 403, the expansion component 3 is completely separated from the graphics card heat dissipation module 1.

[0057] In this embodiment, the arc-shaped strip 401 and the connecting hole 403 form a load-bearing structure to support the vertical load of the extension component 3; the hook 301 and the locking platform cooperate to form a locking structure to restrict the extension component 3 from detaching. The two are functionally independent of each other.

[0058] Other implementation methods

[0059] I. Different Types of Extended Component 3

[0060] In other embodiments of the present invention, the expansion component 3 can be a side-blowing fan. When the expansion component 3 is a side-blowing fan, after the side-blowing fan is installed through the slot structure, its air outlet direction is towards the power supply module area of ​​the graphics card, which can effectively reduce the temperature of the power supply module.

[0061] In other embodiments of the present invention, the expansion component 3 may be a display screen, a sensor module, a small computing module, or a decorative cover plate to meet different functional needs of users.

[0062] II. Quantity and Arrangement of Sockets 101

[0063] In other embodiments of the present invention, multiple sockets 101 may be arranged longitudinally along the side of the graphics card heat dissipation module 1 to provide multiple installation positions or to accommodate expansion components 3 of different sizes.

[0064] III. Location Avoidance

[0065] In other embodiments of the present invention, the slot structure is located on the side of the graphics card heat dissipation module 1 and avoids the electronic component area on the graphics card PCB board and the chassis interference area, ensuring that it does not interfere with other components inside the chassis after installation.

[0066] IV. Other connection methods

[0067] It should be noted that the connection structure of the present invention is not limited to the slot structure in the above embodiments. In other embodiments of the present invention, the connection structure may also adopt one or more of the following: slide rail structure, snap-fit ​​structure, magnetic structure, hinge structure or locking structure.

[0068] For example:

[0069] When a sliding rail structure is used, the graphics card cooling module 1 is equipped with a sliding rail, and the expansion component 3 is equipped with a slider that matches the sliding rail, so that a detachable connection can be achieved through sliding engagement.

[0070] When a snap-fit ​​structure is used, the graphics card cooling module 1 is provided with a slot, and the expansion component 3 is provided with an elastic snap-fit ​​that is compatible with the slot.

[0071] When a magnetic structure is used, the graphics card cooling module 1 and the expansion component 3 are respectively equipped with magnetic elements that attract each other, and the detachable connection is achieved by magnetic attraction.

[0072] When a hinge structure is used, the expansion component 3 is rotatably connected to the graphics card heat dissipation module 1 via the hinge.

[0073] When a locking structure is used, a locking element is provided between the expansion component 3 and the graphics card heat dissipation module 1.

[0074] All of the above alternative embodiments can achieve the detachable fixing of the expansion component 3 and the graphics card heat dissipation module 1. Those skilled in the art can conceive of applying these connection methods to the expansion structure of the present invention without creative effort after reading the present invention, and therefore all should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0075] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A modular expansion structure for an integrated graphics card, characterized in that, include: A graphics card cooling module (1) has a side-exposed heat dissipation fin area (2). The graphics card heat dissipation module (1) is provided with a slot structure, and the slot structure is provided with a socket (101), and a card plate is provided on the wall of the socket (101). The expansion component (3) is provided with an elastic buckle, and the elastic buckle is provided with a hook (301) adapted to the card platform. After the hook (301) is inserted into the socket (101), it is locked at the rear of the card platform. The expansion component (3) cooperates with the slot structure through the elastic buckle to be detachably connected to the side of the graphics card heat dissipation module (1). The slot structure is arranged longitudinally along the side of the graphics card heat dissipation module (1), and the position of the slot structure is configured to avoid the core electronic component area on the graphics card PCB.

2. The integrated modular expansion structure for a graphics card according to claim 1, characterized in that: An auxiliary load-bearing structure is also provided between the graphics card heat dissipation module (1) and the expansion component (3) to bear the vertical load of the expansion component (3).

3. The integrated modular expansion structure for a graphics card according to claim 2, characterized in that: The auxiliary load-bearing structure includes: Arc-shaped strip (401); the arc-shaped strip (401) slides on the bottom of the extension component (3); The second reset spring (402) has a cavity at the bottom of the expansion component (3). One end of the second reset spring (402) is connected to the arc strip (401), and the other end of the second reset spring (402) is connected to the inner wall of the bottom cavity. Connection hole (403): A connection hole (403) is provided on the lower frame extension of the graphics card heat dissipation module (1). The connection hole (403) extends in the horizontal direction and has an arc-shaped mating surface that is compatible with the arc strip (401) inside the connection hole (403).

4. The integrated modular expansion structure for a graphics card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion component (3) is a side-blowing fan; after the side-blowing fan is installed through the slot structure, its airflow direction is towards the power supply module area of ​​the graphics card.

5. The integrated modular expansion structure for a graphics card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion component (3) is a display screen, a sensor module, a small computing module, or a decorative cover.

6. The integrated modular expansion structure for a graphics card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the expansion component (3) is provided with a cavity, and the elastic buckle is provided in the top cavity.

7. The integrated modular expansion structure for a graphics card according to claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic buckle includes a buckle body (302), a rotating shaft (303), and a return spring (304). The buckle body (302) is rotatably connected to the cavity through the rotating shaft (303). One end of the return spring (304) is connected to the buckle body (302), and the other end of the return spring (304) is connected to the inner wall of the top cavity.

8. The integrated modular expansion structure for a graphics card according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the buckle body (302) is a locking end, and the hook (301) is disposed on the locking end; the other end of the buckle body (302) is a pressing end, and the pressing end is at least partially exposed outside the expansion component (3).

9. The integrated modular expansion structure for a graphics card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the hook (301) is provided with a guide slope.

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