Backplane structure reinforcement support and power supply therefor

Abstract

This invention relates to a backplate reinforcement bracket and its power supply. The backplate reinforcement bracket is used to fix a module backplate and includes a fixing part for fitting onto one side of the module backplate; an upper connecting part that extends from one end of the fixing part and bends, with an upper through hole; and a lower connecting part that bends from the other end of the fixing part, extends a certain distance, and then extends away from the fixing part. The power supply includes a top plate, a side plate, a bottom plate, a mounting plate, and a main board. The main board is disposed on the bottom plate, and the module backplate is inserted into the main board. The backplate reinforcement bracket is fitted onto the side of the module backplate, the upper connecting part is fixed to the top plate, and the lower connecting part is inserted and fixed to the main board. This achieves a stable positioning of the module backplate on the mounting plate and the main board of the power supply, preventing shaking, tilting, or misalignment, and avoiding problems such as solder cracking or damage to electronic components due to bending of the module backplate under stress.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a bracket and a power supply, and more particularly to a backplate structure reinforced bracket and its power supply. Background Technology

[0002] For example, please refer to existing power supplies. Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the housing contains a motherboard 90 and a module backplate 91. The module backplate 91 has multiple sockets 92, and one end of the module backplate 91 is inserted into the motherboard 90. Therefore, when the sockets 92 and connectors of the module backplate 91 are plugged in and out, the module backplate 91 needs to withstand a large pulling and pushing force. If the structural stability is insufficient, it may cause solder cracking at the connection between the module backplate 91 and the motherboard 90, or damage to electronic components due to bending of the module backplate 91 under force. Therefore, in order to prevent the aforementioned situations, the industry currently uses studs on the housing and locks the module backplate and studs together to support the module backplate.

[0003] However, as the industry's current products are trending towards being thinner and smaller, the volume of the casing has been greatly reduced, and its internal space is also very limited. There is no extra space to set up additional studs to support the module backplate; therefore, the aforementioned problems need to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a backplate structure reinforcement bracket and its power supply, which is sleeved on the module backplate and fixed to the housing and motherboard to improve the stability of the module backplate.

[0005] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the present invention employs a backplate structure reinforcement bracket for fixing a module backplate. The module backplate has two opposing front and rear panels and two opposing left and right side panels. The backplate structure reinforcement bracket includes a fixing part, an upper connecting part, and a lower connecting part. The fixing part is fitted onto one side panel of the module backplate. The upper connecting part extends from one end of the fixing part and bends. An upper through hole is formed in the upper connecting part. The lower connecting part bends from the other end of the fixing part, extends a certain distance, and then extends away from the fixing part.

[0006] Furthermore, in the backplate structure reinforcement bracket, the fixing part is laterally recessed to form a fixing groove, the fixing groove extends toward both ends of the fixing part, and the side of the plate is located in the fixing groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the backplate structure reinforcement bracket, wherein the fixing groove is a rectangular groove, the shape of which corresponds to the outline shape of one of the sides of the module backplate and the two connected surfaces.

[0008] Furthermore, the backplate structure reinforced bracket, wherein the fixing groove has a groove wall height of at least 2 mm.

[0009] Furthermore, in the backplate structure reinforcement bracket, a reinforcing piece extends laterally from the opening of the fixing groove, and the reinforcing piece extends in the axial direction toward the fixing part to form a long piece.

[0010] Furthermore, in the backplate structure reinforcement bracket, one end of the reinforcement sheet is formed with a rib, which is concave from one side of the reinforcement sheet and protrudes toward the other side.

[0011] Furthermore, in the backplate structure reinforcement bracket, the lower connecting part is two bent folded bodies that extend in opposite directions and then bend and extend in the same direction.

[0012] Furthermore, in the backplate structure reinforced bracket, the lower connecting portion extends in the opposite direction to form an extension length of at least 0.8 mm.

[0013] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the present invention employs a power supply design comprising a housing assembly, a fan module, a motherboard, and a module backplate. The housing assembly has a top plate, side plates, a bottom plate, and a mounting plate to form an accommodating space with at least one connection port. The mounting plate is connected to the top and bottom plates, and the side plates are connected to the mounting plate, top plate, and bottom plate. The fan module is disposed within the accommodating space and has its exhaust side facing the mounting plate. The motherboard is disposed on the bottom plate. The module backplate is disposed on the motherboard. The housing assembly includes a backplate structural reinforcement bracket. The backplate structural reinforcement bracket is fitted onto the side of one plate of the module backplate with a fixing part, and is fixed to the top plate and the motherboard respectively via an upper connecting part and a lower connecting part.

[0014] Furthermore, in the power supply, the motherboard is provided with at least one side bracket, one end of the at least one side bracket is connected to the motherboard, and the other end of the at least one side bracket is connected to another side of the module backplate.

[0015] Furthermore, in the power supply, the top plate has a top hole, the upper connecting part is fixed to the top plate by means of a locking fastener passing through the top hole and the upper through hole, and the lower connecting part is fixed to the motherboard.

[0016] The advantage of this invention is that, by fixing one side of the module backplate with a side bracket and clamping the other side with a backplate structure reinforcement bracket, and fixing the upper and lower ends of the backplate structure reinforcement bracket to the top plate and main board of the power supply respectively, the module backplate can be stably positioned on the mounting plate of the power supply. Since the backplate structure reinforcement bracket itself is a thin and long sheet structure, it can provide additional support in a limited space to enhance the limiting of the module backplate in all directions. Therefore, when the module backplate is subjected to external force when the plug is inserted or removed, the module backplate has sufficient and even support force, and will not shake, tilt or deviate, thus avoiding problems such as solder cracking or damage to electronic components due to bending of the module backplate under force. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the backplate structure reinforcement bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is another external view of the backplate structure reinforcement bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a front view of the backplate structure reinforcement bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial view of the backplate structure reinforcement bracket installed on a power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is another partial view of the backplate structure reinforcement bracket installed on the power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial front view of the backplate structure reinforcement bracket installed on a power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is an enlarged view of the backplate structure reinforcement bracket installed on the power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a top enlarged view of the backplate structure reinforcement bracket installed on the power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of existing technology.

[0027] Figure 11 This is another schematic diagram of existing technology. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments of the present invention, further illustrates the technical means employed by the present invention to achieve its intended purpose.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the backplate structure reinforcement bracket 10 of the present invention is used to fix a module backplate 20. The module backplate 20 is a prior art PCB circuit board, having two front-to-back facing board surfaces 21 and two left-to-right facing board sides 22. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5 As shown, one of the panels 21 is provided with at least one socket 23, which is a standard component of the prior art, and its detailed structure will not be described in detail.

[0030] The backplate structure reinforcement bracket 10 is a long strip and includes a fixing part 11, an upper connecting part 12 and a lower connecting part 13. In a preferred embodiment, it is a long strip integrally formed.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the fixing part 11 is laterally recessed to form a fixing groove 111. In this embodiment, the fixing part 11 is a long rod with a U-shaped cross-section, and the fixing groove 111 is a rectangular long groove. The shape of the fixing groove 111 corresponds to the outline shape of one side 22 of the module back plate 20 and the two connected plate surfaces 21. In this embodiment, the fixing groove 111 has a groove wall height H, which is at least 2mm. A reinforcing piece 112 extends laterally from the groove opening of the fixing groove 111 of the fixing part 11. The reinforcing piece 112 extends in the axial direction toward the fixing part 11 to form a long piece. A rib 113 is formed at one end of the reinforcing piece 112. The rib 113 is recessed from one side of the reinforcing piece 112 and protrudes toward the other side. However, this is not a limitation. The reinforcing piece 112 or the rib 113 may not be formed. The form of the fixing part 11 can be changed according to the user's needs.

[0032] The upper connecting part 12 extends from one end of the fixing part 11 and bends, and the upper connecting part 12 has an upper through hole 121.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the lower connecting part 13 bends from the other end of the fixing part 11, extends a certain distance, and then extends in a direction away from the fixing part 11. In this embodiment, the lower connecting part 13 is two bent pieces that extend in opposite directions to form an extension length L. The extension length L is at least 0.8 mm before bending and extending in the same direction. However, this is not a limitation. The form of the lower connecting part 13 can be changed according to the user's needs. It can also have only one bent piece or several bent pieces.

[0034] When using this invention, please refer to [the relevant documentation / reference]. Figures 4 to 9As shown, the example of mounting the module backplate 20 onto a housing assembly 30 is illustrated. The housing assembly 30 is illustrated as a power supply housing, but this application is not limited thereto. The housing assembly 30 includes a top plate 31, a bottom plate 32, two side plates 33, a mounting plate 34, and a rear side plate (not shown in the figure) to form an accommodating space with at least one connection port 341. Since the rear side plate is not the focus of this application, its structure will not be described in detail. Instead, the top plate 31, one of the side plates 33, the bottom plate 32, and the mounting plate 34 in the housing assembly 30 will be used for illustration.

[0035] Mounting plate 34 is connected to top plate 31 and bottom plate 32. Side plate 33 is connected to mounting plate 34, top plate 31 and bottom plate 32. Mounting plate 34 is a long and narrow rectangular plate with several exhaust ports for the fan to blow out air. Connection port 341 is located between each exhaust port and side plate 33. Therefore, the space around connection port 341 is very limited. Top plate 31 of housing assembly 30 has a top hole 311. Main board 35 is mounted on bottom plate 32 and parallel to bottom plate 32. Module back plate 20 is inserted into main board 35. The side plate 33 of module back plate 20 facing mounting plate 34 has several sockets 23. Each socket 23 passes through the corresponding connection port 341. Main board 35 has at least one side bracket 351 protruding. In one embodiment, there are several side brackets 351, each of which is connected to the main board 35 and the side edge 22 of the module back plate 20 adjacent to the side plate 33. However, this is not a limitation. Alternatively, the side plate 33 of the housing assembly 30 may be directly abutted against or connected to the module back plate 20 without forming side brackets 351. The back plate structure reinforcement bracket 10 is fitted into the slot of the fixing groove 111 on the other side edge 22 of the module back plate 20. The inner edge of the fixing groove 111 abuts against the two plate surfaces 21 and one side edge 22 of the module back plate 20. Then, a fastener (not shown in the figure) is inserted through the top hole 311 and the upper through hole 121 to lock one end of the back plate structure reinforcement bracket 10 to the top plate 31 of the housing, and the other end is inserted through the lower connecting part 13 to the main board 35.

[0036] In the aforementioned process, since one side 22 of the module backplate 20 is fixed by the side bracket 351, and the other side 22 is clamped by the backplate structure reinforcement bracket 10, the module backplate 20 can be stably positioned on the mounting plate 34 and the motherboard 35 of the housing assembly 30. The backplate structure reinforcement bracket 10 itself is a thin and long sheet structure, so it can provide additional support in a limited space (in this embodiment, the narrow space between the fan and the module backplate 20) to improve the limiting of the module backplate 20 in all directions. Therefore, when the plug is inserted or removed (not shown in the figure) and the module backplate 20 is subjected to external force, because the module backplate 20 has sufficient and even support force, it will not shake, tilt or deviate, avoiding problems such as solder cracking or damage to electronic components due to bending of the module backplate 20 under force.

[0037] In the aforementioned process, since the lower connecting part 13 of the backplate structure reinforces the bracket 10 and is fixed to the motherboard 35, it can be installed and fixed in the solder pot at the same time as the motherboard 35, which has the effect of reducing process steps and reducing costs.

[0038] In the aforementioned process, the reinforcing sheet 112 and the ribs 113 formed therefrom help to enhance the structural strength of the back plate structure reinforcing bracket 10.

[0039] In the aforementioned process, the number of backplate structure reinforcement brackets 10 is not limited to one, but can also be two, and each can be sleeved on the two plate sides 22 of the module backplate 20 through the fixing part 11.

[0040] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, this embodiment of the invention is applied to a power supply. The power supply includes a housing assembly 30, a fan module 40, a motherboard 35, and a module backplate 20. The fan module 40 is disposed within the accommodating space of the housing assembly 30 and has an exhaust side facing the mounting plate 34.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content as equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A backplate structure reinforced bracket, characterized in that, It is used to fix a module backplate, the module backplate having two front-to-back facing plates and two left-to-right facing plate sides, the backplate structural reinforcement bracket comprising: A fixing part for fitting onto one of the sides of the module back plate; An upper connecting portion extends from one end of the fixing portion and bends, and the upper connecting portion has an upper through hole; The connecting part bends from the other end of the fixing part, extends a certain distance, and then extends in a direction away from the fixing part.

2. The backplate structure reinforcement bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing part is laterally recessed to form a fixing groove, the fixing groove extends toward the two ends of the fixing part, and the side of the plate is located in the fixing groove.

3. The backplate structure reinforcement bracket as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing groove is a rectangular groove, the shape of which corresponds to the feature of the module back plate, namely the outline shape of one side of the plate and the two plate surfaces connected to it.

4. The backplate structure reinforcement bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing groove has a groove wall height of at least 2 mm.

5. The backplate structure reinforcement bracket as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A reinforcing plate extends laterally from the opening of the fixing groove, and the reinforcing plate extends in the axial direction toward the fixing part to form a long plate.

6. The backplate structure reinforcement bracket as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A rib is formed at one end of the reinforcing sheet, the rib being concave from one side of the reinforcing sheet and protruding toward the other side.

7. The backplate structure reinforcement bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The lower connecting part consists of two bent pieces that extend in opposite directions and then bend and extend in the same direction.

8. The backplate structure reinforcement bracket as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The lower connecting portion extends in the opposite direction to form an extension length of at least 0.8 mm.

9. A power supply, characterized in that, include: A housing assembly having a top plate, a side plate, a bottom plate, and a mounting plate to form an accommodating space with at least one connection port, the mounting plate being connected to the top plate and the bottom plate, and the side plate being connected to the mounting plate, the top plate, and the bottom plate; A fan module is disposed within the accommodating space and has an air outlet side facing the mounting plate; A motherboard is mounted on the base plate; as well as A module backplane is mounted on the motherboard. The housing assembly is characterized in that it comprises: A backplate structure reinforcement bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the fixing part is sleeved on one of the plate sides of the module backplate, and is fixed to the top plate and the main plate respectively through the upper connecting part and the lower connecting part.

10. The power supply as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The motherboard is provided with at least one side bracket, one end of the at least one side bracket is connected to the motherboard, and the other end of the at least one side bracket is connected to another side of the module backplate.

11. The power supply as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The top plate has a top hole, the upper connecting part is fixed to the top plate by means of a locking fastener passing through the top hole and the upper through hole, and the lower connecting part is fixed to the main board.

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