Connector dismounting module and server having the same

Abstract

A connector dismounting module and a server with the same. The connector dismounting module is arranged in the interior of a cabinet, the interior of the cabinet has a bottom surface and a wall surface, the wall surface comprises first and second side edges located at opposite sides; the connector dismounting module comprises a first sliding rod, a bottom surface rotating rod, a limiting module and an operating rod; the first sliding rod is arranged on the wall surface and is movable in a first direction; the bottom surface rotating rod is pivotally connected to the bottom surface and comprises first and second driving portions located at two sides, the first driving portion is movably connected with the first sliding rod; the operating rod comprises a free end and a pivot portion, the pivot portion is pivotally connected to the wall surface at a position relatively close to the first side edge and relatively far from the second side edge and is movably connected with the first sliding rod. The connector dismounting module and the server with the same can be operated without tools, so that the connector can be effectively and conveniently fastened to a module socket or disengaged from the module socket, and loosening can be prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connector assembly / disassembly module and a server. More specifically, this invention relates to a connector assembly / disassembly module operable to securely insert or remove a connector, and a server equipped with this connector assembly / disassembly module. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, electronic devices such as servers, desktop computers, and data switches have adopted modular designs. However, the connection and disconnection of modules and connectors inside their casings are inconvenient due to space constraints.

[0003] Taking a common 2U server module as an example, the front end of the server typically has two layers. The upper layer houses different modules, while the lower layer has a Y-shaped cable connecting the modules on the left and right sides. Because the cable is positioned at the front end of the first layer, and the entire cable module is difficult to remove from the chassis, both removal and installation are extremely inconvenient. Therefore, a mechanism for quickly installing and removing the cable from within the machine is needed. Ideally, it should also be labor-saving and prevent loosening.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to provide a connector assembly / disassembly module and a server with the connector assembly / disassembly module to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector assembly / disassembly module that allows for the effective and convenient fastening or disassembly of connectors.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a server operable to allow connectors to be effectively and conveniently fastened or disengaged.

[0007] The connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention is disposed inside a housing. The housing has a bottom surface and a wall surface perpendicular to the bottom surface. The wall surface includes a first side and a second side located on opposite sides. The connector assembly / disassembly module includes a first sliding rod, a bottom rotating rod, and an operating rod. The first sliding rod is disposed on the wall surface and is movable along a first direction. The bottom rotating rod is pivotally connected to the bottom surface and includes a first driving part and a second driving part located on both sides of its rotation axis. The first driving part is movably connected to the first sliding rod. The operating rod includes a free end and a pivot part, pivotally connected to the wall surface at a position relatively close to the first side and relatively far from the second side, and is movably connected to the first sliding rod. The operating rod can rotate to move the free end away from the second side, causing the first sliding rod to move, and causing the bottom rotating rod to rotate to move the second driving part further away from the first side.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first sliding rod has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends and respectively near a first side and a second side. A first protrusion is provided on the first sliding rod near the first end in the wall-facing direction. The first sliding rod is bent near the second end in the wall-facing direction to form a flap with a gap between it and the wall. The upper edge of the flap forms a first sliding rod recess, and a recess slope is formed on the side of the first sliding rod recess near the first end. A second protrusion is provided on the flap protruding towards the wall in the gap, and the second protrusion is adjacent to the side of the first sliding rod recess near the second end. A third protrusion is provided on the lower edge of the flap protruding towards the bottom surface. The first driving part includes a rotating rod guide groove, and the third protrusion is movably disposed in the rotating rod guide groove. The operating rod includes an operating rod guide groove, and the first protrusion is movably disposed in the operating rod guide groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the connector assembly / disassembly module further includes a limiting module disposed on the wall and movable along a first direction. The limiting module includes a limiting portion that is relatively close to the second side and relatively far away from the first side.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connector assembly / disassembly module further includes a sidewall rotating rod, which is pivotally connected to the wall surface at a position relative to the recess of the first sliding rod. The sidewall rotating rod includes a first wing and a second wing located on either side of its rotation axis. The first wing is adjacent to the slope of the recess, and the side of the second wing near the wall surface extends towards the bottom surface to form a cam plate, which is movable into the gap. When the free end is relatively close to the second side, the slope of the recess abuts against the side edge of the first wing, causing the first wing and the second wing to move away from and towards the bottom surface, respectively. When the operating lever rotates to a position where the free end is relatively far from the second side, the operating lever drives the first sliding rod to move, and the second protrusion abuts against the cam plate, causing the second wing to move away from the bottom surface and the side edge of the second wing to engage with the limiting portion.

[0011] In one embodiment, the connector assembly / disassembly module further includes a limiting module elastic element that connects the limiting module and the wall surface, providing elastic force to move the limiting module toward a first side, wherein the limiting module moves toward the first side when the operating lever is rotated so that the free end is relatively far away from the second side.

[0012] In one embodiment, the limiting module includes a support member, a second sliding rod, and a third sliding rod. The support member is disposed on a wall surface and includes a support wall parallel to the bottom surface. The second sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface, and one side of the second sliding rod can abut against an operating rod. The third sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface and abuts against the other side of the second sliding rod opposite to the operating rod. The limiting part is a hook extending from one end of the third sliding rod near the second sliding rod towards the bottom surface, and the limiting module elastic element connects the third sliding rod and the support wall.

[0013] In one embodiment, the limiting module includes a support member and a fourth sliding rod. The support member is disposed on a wall surface and includes a support wall parallel to the bottom surface. The fourth sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface, and one side of the fourth sliding rod can abut against an operating rod. The limiting part is a hook extending from the end of the fourth sliding rod away from the first side towards the bottom surface. The limiting module elastic element connects the fourth sliding rod and the support wall.

[0014] In one embodiment, the limiting module further includes a limiting module spring, which is disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface and facing the first wing. When the limiting module spring abuts against the first wing, the limiting module spring can apply force to the first wing, so that the first wing and the second wing move closer to and further away from the bottom surface, respectively.

[0015] In one embodiment, the connector assembly / disassembly module further includes a limiting module locking protrusion disposed on the wall surface, and the limiting module can move to the first side to abut against the limiting module locking protrusion.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first sliding rod has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends and respectively near a first side and a second side. A first protrusion is provided on the first sliding rod near the first end, facing the wall. A first sliding rod recess is formed at the upper edge near the second end, and a recess slope is formed on the side of the first sliding rod recess near the first end. A third protrusion is provided on the lower edge near the second end, facing the bottom. The first driving part includes a rotating rod guide groove, and the third protrusion is movably disposed in the rotating rod guide groove. The operating rod includes an operating rod guide groove, and the first protrusion is movably disposed in the operating rod guide groove.

[0017] In one embodiment, the limiting module includes a support member and a fifth sliding rod. The support member is disposed on a wall surface and includes a support wall parallel to the bottom surface. The fifth sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface. One side of the fifth sliding rod is pivotally connected to an operating rod, and the other side has an elastic portion formed by bending towards the bottom surface. The limiting portion is a hook extending towards the bottom surface from the end of the elastic portion away from the first side.

[0018] In one embodiment, the elastic portion can deform to generate a restoring elastic force.

[0019] In one embodiment, a positioning protrusion is also provided on the wall surface. The operating lever includes an operating lever body and an operating lever positioning member. The operating lever body is pivotally connected to the wall surface, and the operating lever positioning member is movably disposed on the side of the operating lever body facing the wall surface, and partially exposed above the operating lever body. One end of the operating lever positioning member has a positioning groove that can engage with the positioning protrusion.

[0020] In one embodiment, the connector assembly / disassembly module further includes a first sliding rod elastic element, which connects the first sliding rod and the wall surface, and provides elastic force to move the first sliding rod to the second side.

[0021] The server of the present invention includes a housing, a plug-in unit, a module, a first sliding rod, a bottom rotating rod, and an operating lever. The housing has an interior bottom surface and a wall perpendicular to the bottom surface, the wall surface including a first side and a second side located on opposite sides. The plug-in unit is disposed on the bottom surface and coupled to a cable. The module is disposed on the bottom surface and adjacent to the plug-in unit. The first sliding rod is disposed on the wall surface and is movable along a first direction. The bottom rotating rod is pivotally connected to the bottom surface and includes a first driving portion and a second driving portion located on either side of its rotation axis, the first driving portion and the second driving portion being movably connected to the first sliding rod and the module, respectively. The operating lever includes a free end and a pivot portion, pivotally connected to the wall surface at a position relatively close to the first side and relatively far from the second side, and movably connected to the first sliding rod. The operating lever can rotate to move the free end away from the second side, causing the first sliding rod to move, and causing the bottom rotating rod to rotate to move the second driving portion further away from the plug-in unit.

[0022] The connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention can be assembled and disassembled without tools. By applying force to rotate the operating lever, the connector can be disassembled from the module socket. By applying force to push the module in and rotating the operating lever, the connector and module socket can be inserted and engaged. It can also prevent loosening. It is convenient to use and maintain. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention in which the connector assembly / disassembly module is disposed inside the housing.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention with the bottom surface and the wall surface in the housing.

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4A and Figure 4B These are schematic diagrams of embodiments of the operating lever before and after the elastic element is stretched, respectively.

[0027] Figure 5A This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the first sliding rod in the connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the first sliding rod and the side wall rotating rod in the connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6A and Figure 6BThis is a schematic diagram of an embodiment where the free end of the operating lever is relatively close to the second side in this invention.

[0030] Figure 7A and Figure 7B This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the operation lever rotation in this invention.

[0031] Figure 8A and Figure 8B This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment where the free end of the operating lever is relatively far from the second side in this invention.

[0032] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the limiting module in this invention.

[0033] Figures 10A to 10B This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of an embodiment of the limiting module in this invention.

[0034] Figure 11A and Figure 11B This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the limiting module when the operating lever is located at the free end relatively close to the second side.

[0035] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the second drive unit when the operating lever is located at the free end relatively close to the second side in this invention.

[0036] Figure 13A and Figure 13B This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the limiting module when the operating lever is located at a position relatively far from the second side at the free end in this invention.

[0037] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the second drive unit when the operating lever is located at a position relatively far from the second side at the free end in this invention.

[0038] Figure 15A and Figure 15B This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the limiting module when the operating lever is located at a position relatively further away from the second side at the free end in this invention.

[0039] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the second drive unit when the operating lever is located at a position relatively farther away from the second side at the free end in this invention.

[0040] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the engagement between the positioning groove and the positioning protrusion in this invention.

[0041] Figure 18 This is an exploded view of different embodiments of the limiting module in the connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention.

[0042] Figures 19A to 19BThis is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of different embodiments of the limiting module in the connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 20 This is an exploded view of different embodiments of the limiting module in the connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention.

[0044] Figures 21A to 21B This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of different embodiments of the limiting module in the connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention.

[0045] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0046] 100 First sliding rod

[0047] 101 guide groove

[0048] 102 Guide groove

[0049] 110 First end

[0050] 120 Second end

[0051] 130 Folded Piece

[0052] 131 First sliding rod recess

[0053] 132 Concave slope

[0054] 191 First protrusion

[0055] 192 Second convex point

[0056] 193 Third convex point

[0057] 200 Bottom Surface Rotating Rod

[0058] 201 Rotation axis

[0059] 210 First Drive Unit

[0060] 211 Rotary rod guide groove

[0061] 220 Second Drive Unit

[0062] 226 convex pillar

[0063] 300 limit module

[0064] 300' Limit Module

[0065] 300” limit module

[0066] 310 Support Component

[0067] 311 Support Wall

[0068] 320 Second sliding rod

[0069] 330 Third sliding rod

[0070] 340 Limit Module Elastic Component

[0071] 344 Fourth sliding rod

[0072] 355 Fifth sliding bar

[0073] 356 Elastic part

[0074] 380 Limit Module Spring

[0075] 390 Limiting Part

[0076] 400 control lever

[0077] 401 Free End

[0078] 402 Pivot section

[0079] 410 Control lever body

[0080] 420 Operating lever positioning component

[0081] 421 guide groove

[0082] 422 Positioning Groove

[0083] 480 Operating lever guide groove

[0084] 490 Elastic component

[0085] 500 Sidewall Rotating Rod

[0086] 501 Rotating Axis

[0087] 510 First Wing

[0088] 520 Second Wing

[0089] 521 Cam plate

[0090] 600 modules

[0091] 606 guide groove

[0092] 610 connector

[0093] 611 Fixing part

[0094] 700 plug-in unit

[0095] 710 Fixing Plate

[0096] 711 Hook

[0097] 790 cable

[0098] 800 casing

[0099] 801 First Direction

[0100] 810 Bottom

[0101] 820 wall

[0102] 821 First side

[0103] 822 Second side

[0104] 829 Positioning Bump

[0105] 900 Connector Assembly / Disassembly Module

[0106] 1000 servers

[0107] G gap Detailed Implementation

[0108] The following specific embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrate implementations of the connection components disclosed in this invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of this invention from the content disclosed in this specification. However, the following disclosure is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art can implement this invention in other different embodiments based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the invention. In the drawings, the thickness of layers, films, panels, regions, etc., is enlarged for clarity. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals denote the same elements. It should be understood that when an element such as a layer, film, region, or substrate is referred to as being "on" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly on or connected to the other element, or an intermediate element may also be present. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" or "directly connected" to another element, no intermediate element is present. As used herein, "connection" can refer to a physical and / or electrical connection. Furthermore, "electrical connection" or "coupling" may refer to the presence of other elements between two elements.

[0109] It should be understood that although the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers, and / or parts, these elements, components, regions, and / or parts should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or part from another. Therefore, the “first element,” “component,” “region,” “layer,” or “part” discussed below may be referred to as a second element, component, region, layer, or part without departing from the teachings of this document.

[0110] Furthermore, relative terms such as “down” or “bottom” and “up” or “top” may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another, as illustrated in the figures. It should be understood that relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device beyond those shown in the figures. For example, if a device in one figure is flipped, an element described as being “down” to the other element will be oriented “up” to the other element. Thus, the exemplary term “down” can include both “down” and “up” orientations, depending on the specific orientation of the figure. Similarly, if a device in one figure is flipped, an element described as being “below” or “under” the other element will be oriented “above” the other element. Thus, the exemplary term “below” or “under” can include both “up” and “down” orientations.

[0111] As used herein, “about,” “approximately,” or “substantially” includes the value and the average value within an acceptable range of deviations from a particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art, taking into account the measurement under discussion and a particular number of errors associated with the measurement (i.e., limitations of the measurement system). For example, “about” may mean within one or more standard deviations of the value, or within ±30%, ±20%, ±10%, ±5%. Furthermore, the use of “about,” “approximately,” or “substantially” herein may be chosen based on the optical, etched, or other properties to select a more acceptable range of deviations or standard deviations, and may not require a single standard deviation to apply to all properties.

[0112] The rear housing of the display device of the present invention is used in conjunction with a display module and its mid-frame. In one embodiment, the display module includes a display panel and a mid-frame, with the mid-frame surrounding the display panel. "Surrounding" also includes the case where the mid-frame is positioned below the display panel and distributed along the side of the display panel. For ease of explanation, in the following embodiments, the rear housing of the display device is considered to be placed on a plane, and the display module is disposed on the rear housing of the display device; that is, the rear housing of the display device and the display module are located below and above, respectively. "Upward" means closer to the display module and away from the plane, and "downward" means closer to the plane and away from the display module.

[0113] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly / disassembly module 900 of the present invention is disposed inside the housing 800 of an electronic device such as a server, desktop computer, or data switch, for use with a plug-in unit 700, such as a signal plug. The housing 800 has a bottom surface 810 and a wall surface 820 perpendicular to the bottom surface 810. The wall surface 820 includes a first side 821 and a second side 822 located on opposite sides. Further, as... Figure 2In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 800, the plug-in unit 700, the module 600, and the connector assembly / disassembly module 900 can constitute the server 1000 of the present invention. The module 600 can be, for example, a pluggable module such as an OCP module or an expansion module, and the plug-in unit 700 can be, for example, a signal plug disposed on the bottom surface 810 and coupled to the cable 790. The module 600 is disposed on the bottom surface 810 and adjacent to the plug-in unit 700, and can be connected to a unit such as a connector.

[0114] like Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly / disassembly module 900 includes a first sliding rod 100, a bottom rotating rod 200, and an operating rod 400. The first sliding rod 100 is disposed on the wall surface 820 and is rotatable along, for example, a first direction 801 parallel to the bottom surface 810 (see...). Figure 2 The connector assembly / disassembly module 900 may further include a limiting module 300, which is disposed on the wall surface 820, preferably above the first sliding rod 100, and is movable along the first direction 801. The limiting module 300 includes a limiting portion 390, which is relatively close to the second side 822 and relatively far away from the first side 821. The operating rod 400 includes a free end 401 and a pivot portion 402, which is pivotally connected to the wall surface 820 at a position relatively close to the first side 821 and relatively far away from the second side 822, and is movably connected to the first sliding rod 100.

[0115] More specifically, such as Figures 4A to 4B In the embodiment shown, the operating lever 400 includes an operating lever body 410 and an operating lever positioning member 420, the operating lever body 410 being pivotally connected to the wall surface 820 (see...). Figure 3 On the control lever, the lever positioning member 420 includes a guide groove 421. The lever positioning member 420 is secured to the control lever body 410 via the guide groove 421 by means of, for example, a screw. The lever positioning member 420 is movably disposed on the side of the control lever body 410 facing the wall surface 820 and partially exposed within the control lever body 410. In this embodiment, the control lever body 410 has an operating hole, through which the lever positioning member 420 can be partially exposed. Furthermore, the user can contact the lever positioning member 420 through the operating hole to control its movement within the control lever body 410. In different embodiments, the lever positioning member 420 may be exposed outwards from, for example, the edge of the control lever body 410. On the other hand, the control lever 400 may include an elastic member 490 connecting the control lever body 410 and the lever positioning member 420. When the lever positioning member 420 is... Figure 4A Move to the position shown as Figure 4B When the position shown is reached, the elastic element 490 is stretched, generating a restoring force, which allows the operating lever positioning element 420 to recover from the restoring force. Figure 4B Move back to the position shown. Figure 4A The location shown.

[0116] like Figure 5A and Figure 5B In the embodiment shown, the first sliding rod 100 includes a direction extending parallel to the bottom surface 810 (see [reference]). Figure 5B Guide grooves 101 and 102 are provided, for example, by screws, to lock the first sliding rod 100 onto the wall surface 820. The first sliding rod 100 can move parallel to the bottom surface 810. The bottom surface rotating rod 200 is pivotally connected to the bottom surface 810 and includes a first driving part 210 and a second driving part 220 located on both sides of its rotation axis 201. The first driving part 210 is movably connected to the first sliding rod 100.

[0117] More specifically, such as Figure 5A In the illustrated embodiment, the first sliding rod 100 has a first end 110 and a second end 120 located at opposite ends and near the first side 821 and the second side 822, respectively. A first protrusion 191 protrudes from the first end 110 toward the wall surface 820. The first sliding rod 100 is bent toward the wall surface 820 near the second end 120 to form a flap 130 with a gap G between it and the wall surface 820. The upper edge of the flap 130 forms a first sliding rod recess 131, and a recess slope 132 is formed on the side of the first sliding rod recess 131 near the first end 110. A second protrusion 192 protrudes from the flap 130 toward the wall surface 820 within the gap G, and the second protrusion 192 is adjacent to the side of the first sliding rod recess 131 near the second end 120. The lower edge of the flap 130 extends toward the bottom surface 810 (see...). Figure 5B The protrusion has a third protrusion point 193.

[0118] like Figure 5A In the illustrated embodiment, the first drive unit 210 includes a rotating rod guide groove 211, and a third protrusion 193 is movably disposed in the rotating rod guide groove 211. The operating lever 400 includes an operating lever guide groove 480, and a first protrusion 191 is movably disposed in the operating lever guide groove 480. Figure 5B In the illustrated embodiment, the sidewall rotating rod 500 is pivotally connected to the wall surface 820 at a position relative to the first sliding rod recess 131. The sidewall rotating rod 500 includes a first wing 510 and a second wing 520 located on either side of its rotation axis 501. The first wing 510 is adjacent to the recess ramp 132 (see...). Figure 5A The second wing 520 extends from the side near the wall 820 toward the bottom surface 810 to form a cam plate 521, which can move into the gap G.

[0119] like Figure 6AIn the embodiment shown, one end of the operating lever positioning member 420 may have a positioning groove 422, which can engage with a positioning protrusion 829 provided on the wall surface 820, thereby restricting the rotation of the operating lever 400. Viewed from different angles, this fixes the position of the operating lever 400, preventing unintended rotation. Before the operating lever 400 rotates, that is, when the free end 401 is relatively close to the second side 822, the recessed slope 132 abuts against the side edge of the first wing 510, causing the first wing 510 and the second wing 520 to move away from and closer to the bottom surface 810, respectively; at this time, the second drive unit 220 is located as shown... Figure 6B The location shown.

[0120] like Figure 7A In the embodiment shown, when the operating lever positioning member 420 moves to disengage the positioning groove 422 from the positioning protrusion 829, the operating lever 400 can rotate, and the first sliding rod 100 is moved by the first protrusion 191 provided in the operating lever guide groove 480; at this time, as Figure 7B The embodiment shown utilizes a third protrusion 193 (see [reference]) provided in the guide groove 211 of the rotating rod. Figure 5A The first sliding rod 100 then drives the bottom rotating rod 200 to rotate.

[0121] like Figure 8A In the embodiment shown, when the operating lever 400 rotates to a position where the free end 401 is relatively far from the second side 822, the operating lever 400 drives the first sliding lever 100 to move, causing the second protrusion 192 to abut against the cam plate 521, thereby causing the second wing 520 to move away from the bottom surface 810; at this time, the first sliding lever 100 drives the bottom surface rotating lever 200 to rotate to a position where the second driving part 220 is located as shown in the figure. Figure 8B The location shown.

[0122] like Figure 9 In the illustrated embodiment, the limiting module 300 includes a support member 310, a second sliding rod 320, and a third sliding rod 330. The support member 310 is disposed on the wall surface 820, including the bottom surface 810 (see [reference]). Figure 2 A parallel support wall 311. A second sliding rod 320 is movably disposed on the side of the support wall 311 facing the bottom surface 810, and one side of the second sliding rod 320 can be connected to the operating rod 400 (see...). Figure 2 The third sliding rod 330 is movably disposed on the side of the support wall 311 facing the bottom surface 810, and abuts against the other side of the second sliding rod 320 opposite to the operating lever 400. In this embodiment, the limiting part 390 is a hook extending from the end of the third sliding rod 330 near the second sliding rod 320 toward the bottom surface 810, and the limiting module elastic element 340 connects the third sliding rod 330 and the support wall 311.

[0123] When the third sliding rod 330 is as follows Figure 10A Move to the position shown as Figure 10B When the position shown is reached, the elastic element 340 of the limiting module is stretched, generating a restoring force, and the third sliding rod 330 can be adjusted by this restoring force. Figure 10B Move back to the position shown. Figure 10A The position shown. Viewed from different angles, when the limiting module elastic element 340 is stretched, it can generate a restoring force to drive the third sliding rod 330 to move towards the first side 821, further pushing the second sliding rod 320, which abuts against the third sliding rod 330, to move towards the first side 821. Wherein, as... Figure 10A As shown, the second sliding rod 320 in the limiting module 300 can move to the first side 821 until it abuts against the limiting module locking protrusion provided on the wall surface 820. In this embodiment, the positioning protrusion 829 can also serve as the limiting module locking protrusion.

[0124] like Figure 11A and Figure 11B The embodiment shown, wherein Figure 11B for Figure 11A Enlarged view of the dashed box: when the operating lever 400 is in the position of the free end 401 relatively close to the second side 822, the limiting part 390 is in the position as shown... Figure 11B At the position shown, the recessed slope 132 abuts against the side edge of the first wing 510, causing the first wing 510 and the second wing 520 to move away from and closer to the bottom surface 810, respectively. The second wing 520 abuts against the side of the fixing piece 710 with the hook portion 711, preventing it from disengaging from the fixing portion 611 of the connector 610 of the module 600, thus preventing the insertion unit 700 from becoming loose from the connector 610. The limiting module 300 also includes a limiting module spring 380, disposed on the side of the support wall 311 facing the bottom surface 810 and towards the first wing 510. When the limiting module spring 380 abuts against the first wing 510, it applies force to the first wing 510, causing the first wing 510 and the second wing 520 to move closer to and away from the bottom surface 810, respectively. At this time, the second driving part 220 is located as shown... Figure 12 As shown, the plug-in unit 700 is plugged into the module 600.

[0125] like Figure 13A and Figure 13B The embodiment shown, wherein Figure 13B for Figure 13A Enlarged view within the dashed box: When the operating lever 400 is rotated to a position where the free end 401 is relatively far from the second side 822, the limiting part 390 is located as shown... Figure 13B At the position shown, the operating lever 400 moves the first sliding lever 100, and the second protrusion 192 (see...) Figure 8AThe second wing 520 abuts against the cam plate 521, causing the second wing 520 to move away from the bottom surface 810, and the side edge of the second wing 520 to engage with the limiting part 390. Meanwhile, the first wing 510 abuts against the other side of the fixing plate 710 with the hook 711, causing the hook 711 to misalign with the fixing part 611 to disengage. At this time, the second drive part 220 is located as follows: Figure 14 At the position shown, the plug-in unit 700 begins to disengage from the module 600.

[0126] like Figure 15A and Figure 15B The embodiment shown, wherein Figure 15B for Figure 15A Enlarged view of the dashed box: As the operating lever 400 continues to rotate outward, the first sliding lever 100 continues to move towards the first side 821, and the limiting part 390... Figure 15B As shown, it remains engaged with the side edge of the second wing 520, and the hook 711 remains misaligned with the fixing part 611; at this time, as Figure 16 In the illustrated embodiment, the second driving part 220 is driven further away from the first side 821 by the third protrusion 193 of the first sliding rod 100. Since the second driving part 220 has a protrusion 226 that inserts into the guide groove 606 at the bottom of the module 600, the module 600 can be further moved away from the first side 821 (i.e., away from the plug-in unit 700) and disengaged from the plug-in unit 700 by the driving of the second driving part 220. Furthermore, as... Figure 17 In the embodiment shown, the positioning groove 422 can engage with the positioning protrusion 830 provided on the wall surface 820 to fix the position of the operating lever 400.

[0127] In summary, the connector assembly / disassembly module of the present invention allows for tool-free assembly / disassembly. By applying force to rotate the operating lever, the connector can be disassembled from the module socket. By applying force to push the module forward and rotating the operating lever, the connector and module socket can be inserted and engaged, preventing loosening. It is convenient to use and maintain.

[0128] In different embodiments, the limiting module can vary depending on the requirements. For example... Figure 18 In the different embodiments shown, the limiting module 300' includes a support member 310 and a fourth sliding rod 344. The support member 310 is disposed on the wall surface 820, including the bottom surface 810 (see...). Figure 19A A parallel support wall 311. A fourth sliding rod 344 is movably disposed on the side of the support wall 311 facing the bottom surface 810, and one side of the fourth sliding rod 344 can be connected to the operating rod 400 (see...). Figure 19AThe limiting part 390 is a hook extending from the end of the fourth sliding rod 344 away from the first side 821 towards the bottom surface 810. The limiting module elastic element 340 connects the fourth sliding rod 344 and the support wall 311, providing elastic force to drive the fourth sliding rod 344 to move towards the first side 821. Furthermore, when the operating lever 400 is... Figure 19A Rotate to the position shown. Figure 19B When in the indicated position, the elastic force of the limiting module elastic element 340 causes the fourth sliding rod 344 to move toward the first side 821, and the limiting part 390 moves to engage with the side edge of the second wing 520.

[0129] like Figure 20 In the different embodiments shown, the limiting module 300” includes a support member 310 and a fifth sliding rod 355. The support member 310 is disposed on the wall surface 820, including the bottom surface 810 (see...). Figure 21A A parallel support wall 311. A fifth sliding rod 355 is movably disposed on the side of the support wall 311 facing the bottom surface 810. One side of the fifth sliding rod 355 is pivotally connected to the operating rod 400, and the other side has an elastic portion 356 formed by bending towards the bottom surface 810. The limiting portion 390 is a hook extending from the end of the elastic portion 356 away from the first side edge 821 towards the bottom surface 810. The elastic portion 356 can deform to generate a restoring elastic force.

[0130] like Figure 21A In the illustrated embodiment, when the operating lever 400 is positioned at the free end 401 relatively close to the second side 822, the limiting portion 390 is located above the side of the fixing piece 710 with the hook portion 711. The elastic portion 356, through its restoring force, abuts against the side of the fixing piece 710 with the hook portion 711, preventing it from disengaging from the fixing portion 611 of the connector 610 of the module 600, thus preventing the insertion unit 700 from becoming detached from the connector 610. When the operating lever 400 rotates, the fifth sliding lever 355, because one side is pivotally connected to the operating lever 400, is driven to move towards the first side 821, thereby causing the limiting portion 390 to move towards the first side 821. Figure 21B In the embodiment shown, when the operating lever 400 is rotated to the position where the limiting part 390 is above the other side of the fixing piece 710 with the hook part 711, the limiting part 390 abuts against the other side of the fixing piece 710 with the hook part 711, causing it to disengage from the fixing part 611 of the connector 610 of the module 600, allowing the plug-in unit 700 to be detached from the connector 610.

[0131] The present invention has been described by the above-described embodiments; however, these embodiments are merely examples for implementing the present invention. It must be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. Conversely, modifications and equivalents to the spirit and scope of the claims are all included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector assembly / disassembly module, the connector assembly / disassembly module being disposed inside a housing, the housing having a bottom surface and a wall surface perpendicular to the bottom surface, the wall surface including a first side and a second side located on opposite sides, the connector assembly / disassembly module comprising: A first sliding rod is disposed on the wall surface and is movable in a first direction; A bottom-mounted rotating rod, pivotally connected to the bottom surface, includes a first driving portion and a second driving portion located on both sides of its rotation axis, the first driving portion being movably connected to the first sliding rod; and An operating lever, comprising a free end and a pivot portion, is pivotally connected to the wall at a position relatively close to the first side and relatively far from the second side, and is movably connected to the first sliding rod; The operating lever can be rotated to move the free end away from the second side, thereby moving the first sliding rod and causing the bottom rotating rod to rotate so that the second driving part is further away from the first side.

2. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 1, wherein: The first sliding rod has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends and respectively close to the first side and the second side. The first sliding rod has a first protrusion protruding towards the wall near the first end. The first sliding rod is bent towards the wall near the second end to form a flap with a gap between it and the wall. The upper edge of the flap forms a first sliding rod recess. The side of the first sliding rod recess near the first end forms a recess slope. The flap has a second protrusion protruding towards the wall in the gap. The second protrusion is adjacent to the side of the first sliding rod recess near the second end. The lower edge of the flap has a third protrusion protruding towards the bottom surface. The first drive unit includes a rotating rod guide groove, and the third protrusion is movably disposed in the rotating rod guide groove; The control lever includes a control lever guide groove, and the first protrusion is movably disposed in the control lever guide groove.

3. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 2, further comprising a limiting module disposed on the wall surface and movable along the first direction, the limiting module comprising a limiting portion relatively close to the second side and relatively far from the first side.

4. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 3, further comprising: A sidewall rotating rod is pivotally connected to the wall surface at a position relative to the recess of the first sliding rod. The sidewall rotating rod includes a first wing and a second wing located on both sides of its rotation axis. The first wing is adjacent to the slope of the recess, and the side of the second wing near the wall surface extends toward the bottom surface to form a cam plate, which can move into the gap. When the free end is relatively close to the second side, the concave slope abuts against the side edge of the first wing, causing the first wing and the second wing to move away from and closer to the bottom surface, respectively; when the operating lever is rotated to the point where the free end is relatively far from the second side, the operating lever drives the first sliding rod to move, the second protrusion abuts against the cam plate, causing the second wing to move away from the bottom surface, and causing the side edge of the second wing to engage with the limiting part.

5. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 3, further comprising a limiting module elastic member connecting the limiting module and the wall surface, providing elastic force to move the limiting module toward the first side, wherein when the operating lever rotates to move the free end relatively away from the second side, the limiting module moves toward the first side.

6. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 5, wherein the limiting module comprises: A support member disposed on the wall surface, including a support wall parallel to the bottom surface; A second sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface, and one side of the second sliding rod can abut against the operating rod; as well as A third sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface and abuts against the other side of the second sliding rod opposite to the operating rod. The limiting part is a hook extending from one end of the third sliding rod near the second sliding rod toward the bottom surface. The limiting module elastic element connects the third sliding rod and the support wall.

7. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 5, wherein the limiting module comprises: A support member disposed on the wall surface, including a support wall parallel to the bottom surface; as well as A fourth sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface, and one side of the fourth sliding rod can abut against the operating rod. The limiting part is a hook extending from the end of the fourth sliding rod away from the first side towards the bottom surface. The limiting module elastic element connects the fourth sliding rod and the support wall.

8. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 6 or 7, wherein the limiting module further includes a limiting module spring piece disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface and facing a first wing portion, wherein when the limiting module spring piece abuts against the first wing portion, the limiting module spring piece can apply force to the first wing portion, so that the first wing portion and a second wing portion respectively approach and move away from the bottom surface.

9. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 3, wherein the connector assembly / disassembly module further includes a limiting module locking protrusion disposed on the wall surface, and the limiting module can move to the first side to abut against the limiting module locking protrusion.

10. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 3, wherein: The first sliding rod has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends and respectively close to the first side and the second side. The first sliding rod has a first protrusion protruding in the direction facing the wall near the first end. The upper edge of the first sliding rod near the second end forms a first sliding rod recess. The side of the first sliding rod recess near the first end forms a recess slope. The lower edge of the first sliding rod near the second end protrudes in the bottom surface with a third protrusion. The first drive unit includes a rotating rod guide groove, and the third protrusion is movably disposed in the rotating rod guide groove; The control lever includes a control lever guide groove, and the first protrusion is movably disposed in the control lever guide groove.

11. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 10, wherein the limiting module comprises: A support member disposed on the wall surface, including a support wall parallel to the bottom surface; as well as A fifth sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface. One side of the fifth sliding rod is pivotally connected to the operating rod, and the other side has an elastic portion formed by bending towards the bottom surface. The limiting portion is a hook that extends from the end of the elastic portion away from the first side towards the bottom surface.

12. The connector assembly / disassembly module as described in claim 1, wherein the wall surface is further provided with a positioning protrusion, and the operating lever includes: An operating lever body is pivotally connected to the wall surface; as well as An operating lever positioning component is movably disposed on the side of the operating lever body facing the wall, and partially exposed on the operating lever body. One end of the operating lever positioning component has a positioning groove that can engage with a positioning protrusion.

13. The connector assembly / disassembly module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connector assembly / disassembly module further includes a first sliding rod elastic element, connecting the first sliding rod and the wall surface, providing elastic force to move the first sliding rod to the second side.

14. A server comprising: A housing having an interior bottom surface and a wall surface perpendicular to the bottom surface, the wall surface including a first side and a second side located on opposite sides; A plug-in unit is disposed on the bottom surface and coupled to a cable; A module is disposed on the bottom surface and adjacent to the plug-in unit; A first sliding rod is disposed on the wall surface and is movable in a first direction; A bottom-mounted rotating rod, pivotally connected to the bottom surface, includes a first driving part and a second driving part located on both sides of its rotation axis, the first driving part and the second driving part being movably connected to the first sliding rod and the module, respectively; and An operating lever, comprising a free end and a pivot portion, is pivotally connected to the wall at a position relatively close to the first side and relatively far from the second side, and is movably connected to the first sliding rod; The operating lever can be rotated to move the free end away from the second side, thereby moving the first sliding rod and rotating the bottom rotating rod to move the second driving part further away from the plug-in unit.

15. The server as claimed in claim 14, wherein: The first sliding rod has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends and respectively close to the first side and the second side. The first sliding rod has a first protrusion protruding towards the wall near the first end. The first sliding rod is bent towards the wall near the second end to form a flap with a gap between it and the wall. The upper edge of the flap forms a first sliding rod recess. The side of the first sliding rod recess near the first end forms a recess slope. The flap has a second protrusion protruding towards the wall in the gap. The second protrusion is adjacent to the side of the first sliding rod recess near the second end. The lower edge of the flap has a third protrusion protruding towards the bottom surface. The first drive unit includes a rotating rod guide groove, and the third protrusion is movably disposed in the rotating rod guide groove; The control lever includes a control lever guide groove, and the first protrusion is movably disposed in the control lever guide groove.

16. The server as claimed in claim 15, further comprising a limiting module disposed on the wall and movable along the first direction, the limiting module comprising a limiting portion relatively close to the second side and relatively far from the first side.

17. The server of claim 16, further comprising: A sidewall rotating rod is pivotally connected to the wall surface at a position relative to the recess of the first sliding rod. The sidewall rotating rod includes a first wing and a second wing located on both sides of its rotation axis. The first wing is adjacent to the slope of the recess, and the side of the second wing near the wall surface extends toward the bottom surface to form a cam plate, which can move into the gap. When the free end is relatively close to the second side, the concave slope abuts against the side edge of the first wing, causing the first wing and the second wing to move away from and closer to the bottom surface, respectively; when the operating lever is rotated to the point where the free end is relatively far from the second side, the operating lever drives the first sliding rod to move, the second protrusion abuts against the cam plate, causing the second wing to move away from the bottom surface, and causing the side edge of the second wing to engage with the limiting part.

18. The server of claim 16, wherein the limiting module comprises: A support member disposed on the wall surface, including a support wall parallel to the bottom surface; A second sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface, and one side of the second sliding rod can abut against the operating rod; as well as A third sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface and abuts against the other side of the second sliding rod relative to the operating rod. The limiting part is a hook extending from one end of the third sliding rod near the second sliding rod toward the bottom surface. A limiting module elastic member connects the third sliding rod and the support wall, providing elastic force to move the third sliding rod toward the first side.

19. The server of claim 16, wherein the limiting module comprises: A support member disposed on the wall surface, including a support wall parallel to the bottom surface; as well as A fourth sliding rod is movably disposed on the side of the support wall facing the bottom surface, and one side of the fourth sliding rod can abut against the operating rod. The limiting part is a hook extending from one end of the fourth sliding rod away from the first side towards the bottom surface. A limiting module elastic member connects the fourth sliding rod and the support wall, providing elastic force to move the fourth sliding rod towards the first side.

20. The server as claimed in claim 16, wherein: The first sliding rod has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends and respectively close to the first side and the second side. The first sliding rod has a first protrusion protruding in the direction facing the wall near the first end. The upper edge of the first sliding rod near the second end forms a first sliding rod recess. The side of the first sliding rod recess near the first end forms a recess slope. The lower edge of the first sliding rod near the second end protrudes in the bottom surface with a third protrusion. The first drive unit includes a rotating rod guide groove, and the third protrusion is movably disposed in the rotating rod guide groove; The control lever includes a control lever guide groove, and the first protrusion is movably disposed in the control lever guide groove.

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