Server cabinet and server

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of servers, and provides a server case and a server. The server case comprises a case main body, which has a front end opening and a rear end opening, and is used for mounting a first module; a rotating assembly is pivotally arranged in one of the front end opening and the rear end opening, and is used for mounting a second module, so that the second module is rotated relative to the first module, the second module has a shielding state of covering the first module and an opening state of being dislocated with the first module; when the second module is in the opening state, at least part of the second module is located outside the case main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to a server chassis and a server. Background Technology

[0002] Edge servers are the core computing power carriers deployed at the network edge nodes. To adapt to installation scenarios with extremely limited space, such as rack mezzanines and field control cabinets, they are generally iterating and upgrading towards miniaturization, high density, and vertical stacking integration. To maximize space utilization, most existing compact edge servers adopt a vertically stacked modular layout, stacking computing units, storage modules, power components, and other functional modules vertically inside the chassis. While this structure allows for integrated computing power deployment in confined spaces, it results in upper-layer modules completely obstructing the maintenance area of ​​lower-layer modules, creating unavoidable technical defects in later operation and maintenance.

[0003] Specifically, when maintenance personnel troubleshoot, replace components, or debug lines on lower-level modules, they must first disassemble and move the upper-level modules as a whole, making the operation process cumbersome and lengthy. Repeated disassembly and reassembly can also easily cause physical damage to module connectors and precision components, increasing the risk of secondary failures.

[0004] To address these issues, related technologies have attempted to adopt solutions such as drawer-type slide rails or pluggable modules. However, drawer-type structures require additional horizontal installation space and cannot be adapted to ultra-miniaturized edge server models. Conventional pluggable modules still require complete removal and separation, which remains cumbersome to disassemble and reassemble and is prone to damage from bumps. These solutions fail to fundamentally resolve the core contradictions of stacked modules obstructing movement, limited space with no room for operation, and inconvenient maintenance of lower-level modules. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a server chassis and a server to at least solve the problem of inconvenience in operation in the related technology.

[0006] This application provides a server chassis, comprising: a chassis body having a front opening and a rear opening, wherein a first module is installed within the chassis body; and a rotating assembly pivotally disposed on one of the front opening and the rear opening, wherein a second module is installed to allow the second module to rotate relative to the chassis body, thereby allowing the second module to have a shielded state covering the first module and an open state misaligned with the first module; when the second module is in the open state, at least a portion of the second module is located outside the chassis body.

[0007] According to an embodiment of this application, the rotating assembly includes: a first bracket disposed on the portion of the chassis body near the rear opening or near the front opening, the first bracket having an installation space for accommodating the second module; and a rotating shaft passing through the wall panel of the first bracket and the chassis body, the first bracket being configured to rotate about the axis of the rotating shaft.

[0008] According to an embodiment of this application, the rotating assembly further includes: a limiting member disposed on one of the first bracket and the wall panel, the limiting member having a first limiting position and a second limiting position; and a mating member disposed on the other of the first bracket and the wall panel, one end of the mating member being slidably disposed on the limiting member and blocked at the first limiting position and the second limiting position, so that the second module is held in the shielded state or the open state.

[0009] According to an embodiment of this application, the limiting member is disposed on the wall surface of the first bracket facing the wall panel, and an arc-shaped limiting groove is provided in the limiting member, the center of the limiting groove being located on the axis of the rotating shaft; the two ends of the limiting groove respectively form the first limiting position and the second limiting position; the mating member is disposed on the wall panel and extends into the limiting groove to slide and engage with the limiting groove.

[0010] According to an embodiment of this application, the chassis further includes an electrical connector disposed on the first bracket, and the second module is electrically connected to the first module through the electrical connector.

[0011] According to an embodiment of this application, the chassis further includes: a second bracket disposed in the other of the aforementioned front opening and the aforementioned rear opening; a support plate disposed in the portion of the aforementioned second module away from the aforementioned first bracket; when the aforementioned second module is in the aforementioned shielded state, a portion of the aforementioned support plate overlaps the aforementioned second bracket, so that the aforementioned second module is supported by the aforementioned second bracket.

[0012] According to an embodiment of this application, the rotating assembly includes at least two first brackets, the at least two first brackets being arranged at intervals along the width direction of the chassis body, and each of the first brackets being provided with a mounting space.

[0013] According to an embodiment of this application, at least two of the above-mentioned second modules are each disposed in one of the above-mentioned installation spaces; each of the above-mentioned second modules is provided with a support plate, and a connecting rod is provided between at least two adjacent support plates.

[0014] According to an embodiment of this application, the second bracket has a protruding edge that protrudes toward the first bracket. When the second module is in the shielded state, the support plate overlaps the upper end face of the protruding edge. One of the support plate and the protruding edge is provided with a through positioning hole, and the other of the support plate and the protruding edge is provided with a positioning pin for engaging with the positioning hole.

[0015] This application also provides a server, including: a chassis; a first module disposed within the chassis body; and a second module pivotally disposed on one of the front opening and the rear opening of the chassis body via a rotating component, so as to rotate relative to the chassis body. The second module has a shielded state covering the first module and an open state misaligned with the first module. When the second module is in the open state, at least a portion of the second module is located outside the chassis body.

[0016] The server chassis and server provided in this application have a front opening and a rear opening. A first module is disposed inside the chassis body, and a second module is pivotally disposed on either the front or rear opening via a rotating component, and is configured to switch between a concealed state and an open state. When the second module is in the concealed state with the rotating component, it covers the first module, achieving a compact stacking layout. When maintenance of the first module is required, the operator only needs to apply force to the second module to rotate it relative to the chassis body to the open state. At this time, the second module and the first module are offset from each other in the thickness direction of the chassis body, and their projections on the horizontal plane do not overlap. At least part of the second module is located outside the chassis body, thereby completely exposing the first module below inside the chassis body. In this way, with the above-mentioned flip-type opening mechanism, the operator does not need to disassemble and move the upper modules one by one as in related technologies, nor does it need to rely on additional lateral pull-out space. The second module can be moved aside in one go by simply rotating the rotating component, so that the first module can be completely exposed.

[0017] In addition, when the second module is in the open state, it is not only shifted to a position that does not overlap with the projection of the first module, but at least part of its structure extends out of the main body of the chassis. This means that the second module no longer occupies the operating space inside the main body of the chassis, and the operator's hands, tools and line of sight can enter the area where the first module is located without obstruction. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the server in an embodiment of this application, showing its occlusion state;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the server's hidden rotating component and second module.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The 3D view of the server shown indicates that it is in the open state;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the server's wall panel shown;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part A of the server shown;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of the hinge section of the server shown.

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A perspective view of the rotating component, the first support, and the second module assembly shown.

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The exploded view of the first support section shown;

[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of the support plate section shown.

[0028] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0029] 100. Chassis body; 110. Wall panel; 111. First part; 112. Second part; 113. Third part; 114. Spindle hole; 115. Hard disk support platform; 116. Power supply mounting position; 117. Interface reserved hole;

[0030] 200. Rotating assembly; 210. First bracket; 211. Bracket body; 212. Column; 213. Cover plate; 214. Mounting hole; 215. Electrical connector; 220. Shaft; 221. Collar; 222. Rotating pin; 223. Fastening nut; 224. Washer; 230. Limiting component; 231. Limiting groove; 240. Mating component;

[0031] 300. Second module;

[0032] 400. Hard disk module;

[0033] 500. Power supply module;

[0034] 600. Second bracket; 610. Protruding edge;

[0035] 700. Support plate; 710. Connecting rod;

[0036] 800, Module 1. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the server in an embodiment of this application, showing its occlusion state. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the server's hidden rotating component and the second module. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The 3D view of the server shown indicates that it is in the open state.

[0041] This application provides a server chassis, see reference. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the chassis includes a chassis body 100 and a rotating assembly 200. The chassis body 100 has a front opening and a rear opening, and a first module 800 is installed within the chassis body 100. The rotating assembly 200 is pivotally disposed on one of the front opening and the rear opening, and is used to install a second module 300, such that the second module 300 rotates relative to the chassis body 100, allowing the second module 300 to have a shielded state covering the first module 800, and an open state misaligned with the first module 800. When the second module 300 is in the open state, at least a portion of the second module 300 is located outside the chassis body 100.

[0042] In some illustrative embodiments, reference is made to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the chassis body 100 includes, but is not limited to, a rectangular box structure configured as a whole, suitable for placement in space-constrained edge computing scenarios such as rack mezzanines, field control cabinets, or outdoor enclosed enclosures. Specifically, sliding structures (such as slide rails, sliders, etc.) can be provided on the two opposite outer walls of the chassis body 100 to allow it to be pushed and pulled onto the aforementioned mounting bases. When maintenance is required inside the chassis body 100, the chassis body 100 can be pulled out entirely from the mounting base to obtain a preliminary operating channel. The chassis body 100 has a front opening and a rear opening. The front opening, also known as the front window, is the opening on the side of the chassis body 100 facing the operator, and can be used to install or remove pluggable components such as hard drive modules 400 and fan modules. The rear opening, also known as the rear window, is the opening on the side of the chassis body 100 away from the operator, and can be used to allow the input / output interfaces of the motherboard module to pass through for connecting external devices and to provide an installation channel for expansion modules.

[0043] In some illustrative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3As shown, the first module 800 is disposed inside the chassis body 100. The second module 300 is pivotally disposed near the rear opening of the chassis body 100 via a rotating assembly 200, allowing it to rotate relative to the chassis body 100. The second module 300 has a shielded state covering the first module 800, and an open state offset from the first module 800. The shielded state can be understood as the second module 300 stacked on top of the first module 800 and covering the first module 800 below it, with their projections in the thickness direction of the chassis body 100 at least partially overlapping. In this state, the second module 300 is entirely located inside the chassis body 100, and the server maintains a compact vertical stacking layout to achieve high-density computing power integration within a small space. The open state can be understood as the second module 300 rotating relative to the chassis body 100 around the rotating assembly 200 (e.g., along...). Figure 3 Following the direction of the arrow (as shown in the image), the second module 300 and the first module 800 are misaligned in the thickness direction of the chassis body 100, and their projections on the horizontal plane do not overlap. In this state, the second module 300 is rotated at least 90 degrees away from the interior of the chassis body 100 compared to its concealed state (i.e., the rotation angle can be configured to be greater than or equal to 90 degrees), so that in the projection along the thickness direction of the chassis body 100, the second module 300 is rotated to an open position outside the rear opening, and at least a portion of the second module 300 extends out of the chassis body 100 from the rear opening.

[0044] When the aforementioned chassis is applied to edge servers, these servers are typically deployed in environments with extremely limited space, such as rack mezzanines, field control cabinets, or enclosed outdoor enclosures. The surrounding area often lacks sufficient space for operators to apply force or disassemble upper-level modules, and the gap between the chassis body 100 and the mounting base is extremely limited. Directly flipping the second module 300 in situ is also easily affected by the surrounding environment. Therefore, during operation, the chassis body 100 can be pulled out entirely from the mounting base, fully exposing the side with the rear window to the outside space. Then, a rotational torque is applied to the second module 300, causing it to rotate around the rotating component 200, switching it from a concealed state to an open state. When the second module 300 is in the concealed state, it covers the first module 800, achieving a compact vertical stacking layout, allowing the server to accommodate more functional modules within the limited height of the chassis body 100. When the first module 800 needs to be maintained, the second module 300 and the first module 800 are offset from each other in the thickness direction of the chassis body 100, and their projections on the horizontal plane do not overlap. At least part of the second module 300 is located outside the chassis body 100, thereby completely exposing the first module 800 below inside the chassis body 100.

[0045] In this implementation, thanks to the aforementioned flip-open mechanism, operators do not need to disassemble and move the upper modules one by one as in related technologies. They can simply pivot the rotating component 200 to clear the second module 300, thus fully exposing the first module 800. The interior of the chassis 100 becomes a completely open, unobstructed area during maintenance, allowing operators to directly troubleshoot, replace components, or debug the circuitry of the first module 800 without applying additional force. This avoids the risk of connector damage and damage to precision components caused by repeated module disassembly and reassembly.

[0046] Furthermore, compared to related technologies that require slide rails to be installed on the inner wall of the chassis body 100 to push and pull functional modules (such as the second module 300 mentioned above), the above-mentioned server does not require additional guide rail structures inside the chassis body 100. This avoids occupying the limited internal space of the chassis body 100 and eliminates potential structural interference between the slide rails and the first module 800 or other internal components. The rotating component 200 is only located at the edge area of ​​the front or rear opening of the chassis body 100, occupying almost no effective volume inside the chassis body 100, which is beneficial for maximizing the arrangement of functional modules within the compact chassis body 100 space.

[0047] Even more advantageously, when the second module 300 is flipped to the open state via the rotating component 200 (e.g., flipped 90 degrees from the concealed state), the overall center of gravity of the second module 300 has moved beyond the support position of the rotating component 200 and out of the chassis body 100. At this point, the second module 300 naturally remains in the open state under its own gravity, without the need for continuous support from the operator or additional locking structures for fixation. This completely frees the operator's hands, allowing them to simultaneously hold tools, hold components, and perform plug-and-play operations, significantly improving the convenience and efficiency of edge server maintenance in confined installation scenarios.

[0048] According to the embodiments of this application, refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the server also includes a second bracket 600 and a support plate 700. The second bracket 600 is disposed on the other of the front opening and the rear opening. The support plate 700 is disposed on the portion of the second module 300 facing away from the first bracket 210. When the second module 300 is in a shielded state, a portion of the support plate 700 overlaps the second bracket 600, so that the second module 300 is supported by the second bracket 600.

[0049] In some illustrative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2As shown, the first module 800 includes, but is not limited to, a motherboard module, which houses at least a portion of a central processing unit, memory slots, and onboard connectors, and is a fundamental component for realizing the core computing functions of the server. The second module 300 includes, but is not limited to, a graphics processor, which is equipped with a PCIe interface for data communication with the motherboard module to enhance the graphics processing or general parallel computing capabilities of the edge server.

[0050] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 The server also includes a second bracket 600 and a support plate 700. The second bracket 600 is located at the other of the front and rear openings, such as at the front opening opposite the rear opening where the rotating component 200 is located. Specifically, the second bracket 600 has a horizontal plate and vertical plates. Multiple vertical plates and horizontal plates together form multiple isolated spaces. Each isolated space is arranged side by side along the width and / or thickness direction of the chassis body 100. Fan modules (not shown in the figure) can be inserted into each isolated space. Each fan module independently generates a cooling airflow along the direction from the front window to the rear window, thereby providing directional air cooling for the entire server from front to back (or from back to front).

[0051] Furthermore, the support plate 700 is disposed on the portion of the second module 300 away from the first bracket 210, that is, the end of the second module 300 away from the rotating assembly 200. When the second module 300 is in the shielded state, a portion of the support plate 700 overlaps the second bracket 600, so that the second module 300 is supported by the second bracket 600, thereby ensuring that the second module 300 obtains stable support in the closed state and preventing sagging or swaying due to excessive cantilever length.

[0052] In addition, the chassis body 100 may also house a hard drive module 400, a power supply module 500, and other functional modules. The hard drive module 400 may be located, but is not limited to, at the rear opening of the chassis body 100, arranged side-by-side with the second module 300 along the width of the chassis body 100. Specifically, the hard drive module 400 is on one side of the second module 300, and the power supply module 500 is on the other side. The hard drive module 400 typically consists of multiple hard drive units and provides data storage functionality. The power supply module 500 may also be located at the rear opening of the chassis body 100, such as next to the hard drive module 400. This arrangement allows the power supply module 500, hard drive module 400, and graphics processor module (i.e., the second module 300) to be sequentially arranged along the width of the chassis body 100, collectively occupying the rear mounting area of ​​the chassis body 100. The power supply module 500 converts externally input electrical energy into the operating voltage required by various server components and supplies power to the motherboard module, hard drive module 400, and fan module via a power backplane or cables. In terms of signal connections, the hard drive module 400 connects to the storage controller interface on the motherboard module for high-speed data transmission; the power supply module 500 provides a stable power supply by electrically connecting to the motherboard module, hard drive module 400, and fan module; and the fan module connects to the fan control interface on the motherboard module to receive speed control signals and provide feedback on its operating status.

[0053] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the wall panel 110 of the server shown. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part A of the server shown. Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of the hinge 220 section of the server shown.

[0054] According to the embodiments of this application, refer to Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the rotating assembly 200 includes a first bracket 210 and a rotating shaft 220. The first bracket 210 is disposed in the portion of the chassis body 100 near the rear opening or near the front opening. The rotating shaft 220 passes between the first bracket 210 and the wall panel 110 of the chassis body 100, and the first bracket 210 is configured to rotate about the axis of the rotating shaft 220. The first bracket 210 is provided with an installation space to accommodate the second module 300.

[0055] According to the embodiments of this application, refer to Figures 4 to 6As shown, the rotating assembly 200 also includes a limiting member 230 and a mating member 240. The limiting member 230 is disposed on one of the first bracket 210 and the wall panel 110, and has a first limiting position and a second limiting position. The mating member 240 is disposed on the other of the first bracket 210 and the wall panel 110, and one end of the mating member 240 is slidably disposed on the limiting member 230 and is blocked at the first limiting position or the second limiting position, so that the second module 300 is held in a covered state or an open state.

[0056] According to the embodiments of this application, refer to Figures 4 to 6 As shown, a limiting member 230 is disposed on the wall surface of the first bracket 210 facing the wall panel 110. An arc-shaped limiting groove 231 is provided within the limiting member 230, with the center of the limiting groove 231 located on the axis of the rotating shaft 220. The two ends of the limiting groove 231 respectively form a first limiting position and a second limiting position. A mating member 240 is disposed on the wall panel 110 and extends into the limiting groove 231, slidingly engaging with it.

[0057] In some illustrative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the back panel 110 is installed at the rear opening of the chassis body 100 and can be considered as the back panel of the server. The back panel 110 has a first part 111, a second part 112, and a third part 113. The first part 111, as the main structure of the back panel, is located at the rear opening and is used to close the rear opening of the chassis body 100 and provide rear support for the various modules inside the chassis body 100. The second part 112 and the third part 113 are respectively located at both ends of the first part 111 along the width direction of the chassis body. The second part 112 and the third part 113 are both perpendicular to the first part 111 and extend outward from the rear opening to provide a mounting base for the rotating assembly 200 without occupying the internal space of the chassis body 100. The pivot 220 passes between the second part 112 and the first support 210 of the wall panel 110 (and between the third part 113 and the first support 210), and the first support 210 rotates about the axis of the pivot 220 relative to the second part 112 (and the third part 113) of the wall panel 110.

[0058] Furthermore, the wall panel 110 also includes a hard drive support platform 115, a power supply mounting position 116, and an interface pre-drilled hole 117. The hard drive support platform 115 is located in the first part 11 of the wall panel 110 and extends along the width of the chassis body 100, serving to support the hard drive module 400 and maintain it at a height within the chassis body 100. The power supply mounting position 116 is located on the side of the first part 111, adjacent to the hard drive support platform 115, and accommodates the power supply module 500, arranging it side-by-side with the first module 800 along the width of the chassis body 100. The interface pre-drilled hole 117 is located in the first part 111 of the wall panel 110, allowing the interface of an OCP (Open Compute Project) standard network card to be exposed at the rear opening of the chassis body 100 for connecting external devices.

[0059] In some illustrative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 5 As shown, the rotating assembly 200 also includes a limiting member 230 and a mating member 240. The limiting member 230 is disposed on the wall surface of the first bracket 210 facing the second part 112 of the wall panel 110. The limiting member 230 has an arc-shaped limiting groove 231, the center of which is located on the axis of the rotating shaft 220. The two ends of the limiting groove 231 form a first limiting position and a second limiting position, respectively. The mating member 240 is disposed on the second part 112 of the wall panel 110 and extends into the limiting groove 231, slidingly engaging with it. When the second module 300 is in the covered state, the mating member 240 is blocked at the first limiting position of the limiting groove 231; when the second module 300 is flipped to the open state, the mating member 240 slides along the limiting groove 231 to the second limiting position and is blocked, thereby keeping the second module 300 in the open state. Because the limiting groove 231 is arc-shaped and its center is located on the axis of the rotating shaft 220, the sliding trajectory of the mating part 240 within the limiting groove 231 is consistent with the rotation trajectory of the second module 300, ensuring the smoothness and reliability of the limiting process. Thus, through the synergistic action of the limiting part 230 and the mating part 240, the rotation stroke of the second module 300 is precisely limited between the covered and open states, ensuring that the second module 300 can adequately avoid the first module 800 during maintenance, while also preventing component collisions or damage caused by excessive rotation.

[0060] In some illustrative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 5 and 6As shown, the rotating shaft 220 includes a rotating pin 222, a collar 221, a fastening nut 223, and multiple washers 224. The rotating pin 222 extends in a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the chassis body 100 and passes through the shaft holes 114 (such as the shaft holes 114 provided in the second part 112 or the third part 113) of the wall panel 110 and the first bracket 210 in sequence; the collar 221 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating pin 222 to limit the axial position of the rotating pin 222 and provide rotational support; a plurality of shims 224 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the rotating pin 222 and are provided between adjacent wall surfaces (between the wall panel 110 and the first bracket 210, between the wall panel 110 and the collar 221, and between the collar 221 and the fastening nut 223) to reduce rotational friction and ensure smooth rotation; the fastening nut 223 is threaded to the end of the rotating pin 222 to lock the rotating pin 222 on the wall panel 110 and the first bracket 210 to prevent the first bracket 210 from disengaging from the wall panel 110 during rotation. The first bracket 210 is provided with an installation space to accommodate the second module 300. The second module 300 is fixed in the installation space and rotates with the first bracket 210 around the axis of the rotating shaft 220 relative to the chassis body 100.

[0061] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A perspective view of the combination of the rotating component, the first support, and the second module. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The exploded view of the first support section is shown.

[0062] According to the embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the rotating assembly 200 includes at least two first supports 210. The at least two first supports 210 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the chassis body 100, and each first support 210 is provided with an installation space.

[0063] According to the embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the rotating assembly 200 also includes an electrical connector 215. The electrical connector 215 is disposed on the first bracket 210, and the second module 300 is electrically connected to the first module 800 through the electrical connector 215.

[0064] In some illustrative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the rotating assembly 200 includes at least two first supports 210. Each first support 210 specifically includes a support body 211, a column 212, a cover plate 213, a mounting hole 214, and an electrical connector 215.

[0065] Specifically, the bracket body 211 has a frame structure and serves as the supporting foundation for the first bracket 210. Multiple first brackets 210 share a single bracket body 211 and are connected to the rotating shaft via the bracket body 211. Multiple uprights 212 are spaced apart on the bracket body 211 along the width direction of the chassis body 100 and extend along the height direction of the chassis body 100. Each upright 212 has a groove on its inner side facing the chassis body 100. The lower part of the cover plate 213 is correspondingly provided with a cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion of the cover plate 213 is suitable for fitting into the groove of the upright 212, and the cover plate 213 is fixedly connected to the upright 212 by screws through the mounting holes 214, so that the cylindrical portion of the cover plate 213, the upright 212, and the bracket body 211 together form multiple installation spaces. An installation space is formed between two adjacent columns 212. Each installation space is independently set along the width direction of the chassis body 100, and multiple installation spaces are arranged side by side along the width direction of the chassis body 100. Each installation space is used to accommodate and support one second module 300.

[0066] In this way, multiple first brackets 210 are arranged side by side and spaced apart along the width direction of the chassis body 100, and each first bracket 210 independently supports a second module 300, so that the server can integrate multiple computing modules within the limited width of the chassis body 100, thereby significantly improving the computing power density per unit space.

[0067] In some illustrative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 8 As shown, the rotating assembly 200 also includes an electrical connector 215. The electrical connector 215 is disposed on the bracket body 211 of the first bracket 210, such as on the surface adjacent to both the cover plate 213 and the bracket body 211. Specifically, the electrical connector 215 can be a Riser adapter card, with a PCIe slot on its surface for insertion into the second module 300 (i.e., the graphics processor). The second module 300 is provided with a PCIe gold finger interface adapted to the electrical connector 215. When the second module 300 is installed in the mounting space of the first bracket 210, the gold finger interface of the second module 300 is inserted into the PCIe slot of the electrical connector 215 and engages with it, thereby achieving electrical coupling between the second module 300 and the electrical connector 215.

[0068] Furthermore, the electrical connector 215 is also provided with a connector for electrical connection with the first module 800. This connector is connected to the corresponding interface on the first module 800 via a cable or direct plug-in connection. Thus, the second module 300 is electrically connected to the first module 800 via the electrical connector 215 and via a cable or direct plug-in connection, thereby establishing a signal transmission channel between the second module 300 and the first module 800. During the rotation of the second module 300 around the pivot 220 with the first bracket 210, the electrical connection between the second module 300 and the electrical connector 215 is maintained during the rotation process because the electrical connector 215 is fixed to the first bracket 210 and remains in a plug-in engagement with the second module 300. This connection is not interrupted by the rotation of the second module 300.

[0069] In other illustrative embodiments, the rotating assembly 200 may also include only a first bracket 210 with a mounting space in which a second module 300 is mounted. The second module 300 is attached to the second bracket 600 via a support plate 700. Compared to the dual PCIe module configuration described above, the single PCIe module configuration does not require the connecting rod 710, and the structure and connection relationships of each component are the same as in the dual PCIe module configuration. The single PCIe module configuration is suitable for edge computing scenarios with lower computational density requirements and higher cost sensitivity, and can reduce hardware costs while ensuring core flip-and-maintain functionality.

[0070] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of the support plate 700 shown.

[0071] According to the embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, at least two second modules 300 are each disposed in an installation space. Each second module 300 is provided with a support plate 700, and a connecting rod 710 is provided between at least two adjacent support plates 700.

[0072] According to the embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the second bracket 600 has a protruding edge 610 that extends toward the first bracket 210. When the second module 300 is in a shielded state, the support plate 700 overlaps the upper end face of the protruding edge 610. One of the support plate 700 and the protruding edge 610 is provided with a through positioning hole, and the other of the support plate 700 and the protruding edge 610 is provided with a positioning pin for engaging with the positioning hole.

[0073] In some illustrative embodiments, reference is made to Figure 7 and Figure 9As shown, each second module 300 is provided with a support plate 700, which is located at the end of the second module 300 away from the rotating shaft 220, that is, the tail of the second module 300.

[0074] Specifically, the support plate 700 includes, but is not limited to, a plate structure configured in a generally L-shape, comprising a first plate portion and a second plate portion connected to each other. The first plate portion is fixedly connected to the tail of the second module 300 and extends along the thickness direction of the chassis body 100. The second plate portion is bent from the end of the first plate portion and extends horizontally in a direction away from the second module 300. A connecting rod 710 is provided between at least two adjacent support plates 700. The connecting rod 710 extends along the width direction of the chassis body 100, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the second plate portions of the two adjacent support plates 700, thereby forming a handle for easy operation by the operator. Thus, when the operator applies a rotational torque to one of the support plates 700, the support plate 700 transmits the rotational torque to the adjacent support plate 700 through the connecting rod 710, thereby driving multiple second modules 300 to rotate synchronously around their respective rotation axes 220, realizing the coordinated opening and closing of multiple computing modules, and further simplifying the maintenance operation process.

[0075] In some illustrative embodiments, reference continues. Figure 3As shown, the second bracket 600 has a protruding edge 610 extending towards the first bracket 210. The protruding edge 610 is a continuous folded edge structure formed by bending or stamping the edge of the plate of the second bracket 600. It protrudes horizontally outward from one side wall of the second bracket 600 toward the interior of the chassis body 100, extends continuously along the width direction of the chassis body 100, and corresponds to the position of the second plate portion of each support plate 700 in the width direction of the chassis body 100. The upper end face of the protruding edge 610 is constructed as a flat support surface to support the second plate portion of the support plate 700. When the second module 300 is in the shielded state, the second plate portion of the support plate 700 overlaps the upper end face of the protruding edge 610, so that the tail of the second module 300 obtains stable vertical support and prevents the second module 300 from sagging or swaying due to gravity in the closed state. One of the support plate 700 and the flange 610 is provided with a through positioning hole, and the other of the support plate 700 and the flange 610 is provided with a positioning pin for engaging with the positioning hole. Specifically, the positioning hole is formed on the second plate portion of the support plate 700 and extends along the thickness direction of the chassis body 100. The positioning pin is located on the upper end face of the flange 610 and protrudes upwards. The position of the positioning pin corresponds to the position of the positioning hole on the horizontal plane. When the second module 300 switches from the open state to the shielded state, the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole as the second module 300 descends, achieving precise positioning and locking between the support plate 700 and the second bracket 600. Through the engagement of the positioning hole and the positioning pin, the relative position between the second module 300 and the second bracket 600 is fixed in the shielded state, and the server's resistance to displacement in transportation or vibration environments is enhanced.

[0076] Furthermore, the upper end of the locating pin exposed in the locating hole may also be provided with a threaded hole, thereby allowing the locating pin to engage with a detachable fastener (such as a screw) to connect the support plate 700 to the flange 610, thus keeping the second module 300 and the second bracket 600 in a connected state. In addition, when it is necessary to reopen the second module 300, simply removing the fastener and applying an upward rotational torque to the support plate 700 will disengage the locating pin from the locating hole, eliminating the need for additional unlocking operations and further improving maintenance convenience.

[0077] Based on the same technical concept, this application also provides a server, including a chassis, a first module 800, and a second module 300. The first module 800 is disposed within the chassis body 100. The second module 300 is pivotally disposed on one of the front opening and the rear opening of the chassis body 100 via a rotating assembly 200, so as to rotate relative to the chassis body 100. The second module 300 has a shielded state covering the first module 800 and an open state misaligned with the first module 800. When the second module 300 is in the open state, at least a portion of the second module 300 is located outside the chassis body 100.

[0078] In some illustrative embodiments, the server further includes a second bracket 600 and a support plate 700. The second bracket 600 is disposed at the other of the front and rear openings, i.e., at the front opening opposite to the rear opening where the rotating component 200 is located. The second bracket 600 has horizontal and vertical plates, and multiple horizontal and vertical plates together form multiple isolated spaces. Each space is arranged side by side along the width and / or thickness direction of the chassis body 100. Fan modules are respectively inserted into each isolated space, and each fan module independently generates a cooling airflow along the direction from the front window to the rear window, thereby providing directional air cooling for the entire server from front to back. The support plate 700 is disposed at the portion of the second module 300 away from the first bracket 210, i.e., at the end of the second module 300 away from the rotating component 200. When the second module 300 is in the shielded state, a portion of the support plate 700 overlaps the second bracket 600, so that the second module 300 is supported by the second bracket 600, thereby ensuring that the second module 300 obtains stable support in the closed state and preventing sagging or swaying due to excessive cantilever length.

[0079] In addition, the server also houses a hard drive module 400 and a power supply module 500. The hard drive module 400 is located at the rear opening of the main chassis 100, arranged side-by-side with the second module 300 along the width of the main chassis 100. The power supply module 500 is also located at the rear opening of the main chassis 100, next to the hard drive module 400. The hard drive module 400 typically consists of multiple hard drive units and provides data storage functionality. The power supply module 500 converts externally input electrical energy into the operating voltage required by the various components of the server and supplies power to the motherboard module, hard drive module 400, and fan module via a power backplane or cables. In terms of signal connections, the hard drive module 400 connects to the storage controller interface on the motherboard module for high-speed data transmission; the power supply module 500 is electrically connected to the motherboard module, hard drive module 400, and fan module to provide a stable power supply; and the fan module connects to the fan control interface on the motherboard module to receive speed control signals and provide feedback on its operating status.

[0080] In the aforementioned server, because the chassis body 100 achieves a pivotable configuration of the second module 300 through the rotating component 200, when the edge server is deployed in environments with extremely limited space, such as rack mezzanines, field control cabinets, or outdoor enclosed enclosures, operators do not need to disassemble and move the upper modules one by one as in related technologies, nor do they need to rely on additional lateral pull-out space. The second module 300 can be switched from a concealed state to an open state simply by pivoting the rotating component 200. In the open state, the second module 300 and the first module 800 are offset from each other in the thickness direction of the chassis body 100, and their projections on the horizontal plane do not overlap. Furthermore, at least a portion of the second module 300 is located outside the chassis body 100, thus completely exposing the first module 800 below within the chassis body 100. Simultaneously, the second module 300 naturally remains in the open state under its own gravity, without requiring continuous support from operators or additional locking structures for fixation. The operator's hands are completely freed, allowing them to directly troubleshoot, replace parts, or debug the circuits of the first module 800 without applying additional disassembly or assembly force. This avoids the risk of connector damage and damage to precision components caused by repeated disassembly and assembly of the module, significantly improving the convenience and efficiency of edge server maintenance in confined installation scenarios.

[0081] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only 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 several improvements and modifications to this application without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A server chassis, characterized in that, include: The chassis body (100) has a front opening and a rear opening, and the chassis body (100) is used to install the first module (800). A rotating assembly (200) is pivotally disposed on one of the front opening and the rear opening. The rotating assembly (200) is used to install a second module (300) so that the second module (300) rotates relative to the chassis body (100) so that the second module (300) has a shielded state covering the first module (800) and an open state that is misaligned with the first module (800). When the second module (300) is in the open state, at least a portion of the second module (300) is located outside the chassis body (100).

2. The chassis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (200) includes: The first bracket (210) is disposed on the part of the chassis body (100) near the rear opening or near the front opening, and the first bracket (210) is provided with an installation space to accommodate the second module (300); A pivot (220) is disposed between the first bracket (210) and the wall panel (110) of the chassis body (100), and the first bracket (210) is configured to rotate about the axis of the pivot (220).

3. The chassis according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (200) further includes: A limiting member (230) is disposed in one of the first bracket (210) and the wall panel (110), and the limiting member (230) has a first limiting position and a second limiting position; A mating component (240) is disposed on the other of the first bracket (210) and the wall panel (110). One end of the mating component (240) is slidably disposed on the limiting component (230) and is blocked at the first limiting position and the second limiting position, so that the second module (300) is held in the shielded state or the open state.

4. The chassis according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting member (230) is disposed on the wall surface of the first bracket (210) facing the wall panel (110), and the limiting member (230) is provided with an arc-shaped limiting groove (231), the center of the limiting groove (231) being located on the axis of the rotating shaft (220); The two ends of the limiting groove (231) respectively form the first limiting position and the second limiting position; The mating part (240) is disposed on the wall panel (110) and extends into the limiting groove (231) and slides in cooperation with the limiting groove (231).

5. The chassis according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: An electrical connector (215) is disposed on the first bracket (210), and the second module (300) is electrically connected to the first module (800) through the electrical connector (215).

6. The chassis according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The second bracket (600) is disposed in the other of the front opening and the rear opening; A support plate (700) is disposed on the portion of the second module (300) opposite to the first bracket (210); When the second module (300) is in the shielded state, a portion of the support plate (700) overlaps the second bracket (600), so that the second module (300) is supported on the second bracket (600).

7. The chassis according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (200) includes: At least two first brackets (210) are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the chassis body (100), and each first bracket (210) is provided with a mounting space.

8. The chassis according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least two of the second modules (300) are each disposed in one of the mounting spaces; Each of the second modules (300) is provided with a support plate (700), and a connecting rod (710) is provided between at least two adjacent support plates (700).

9. The chassis according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that, The second bracket (600) has a protruding edge (610) that protrudes toward the first bracket (210), and when the second module (300) is in the shielded state, the support plate (700) overlaps the upper end face of the protruding edge (610); One of the support plate (700) and the protruding edge (610) is provided with a through positioning hole, and the other of the support plate (700) and the protruding edge (610) is provided with a positioning pin for engaging with the positioning hole.

10. A server, characterized in that, include: The chassis as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The first module (800) is located inside the chassis body (100); The second module (300) is pivotally disposed on one of the front opening and the rear opening of the chassis body (100) via a rotating component (200) to rotate relative to the chassis body (100). The second module (300) has a shielded state that covers the first module (800) and an open state that is misaligned with the first module (800). When the second module (300) is in the open state, at least a portion of the second module (300) is located outside the chassis body (100).

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