Ultrathin mini-computer

By placing the CPU on the other side of the motherboard in the mini PC and utilizing the heat dissipation components on the top cover, the problem of wasted heat dissipation space was solved, achieving an ultra-thin design and full functionality for the mini PC.

CN222319366UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07JWIPC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202323514402.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-21
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-21

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Technical Problem

Existing mini PCs waste space in their heat dissipation design, resulting in increased size and affecting portability and market competitiveness.

Method used

The CPU is positioned on the side of the motherboard away from the chipset and peripheral interfaces, and is cooled directly by a heatsink on the top cover. The top cover is fixed to the housing with clips and screws, and the heatsinks are evenly distributed on the top cover.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the overall thickness of the mini computer while maintaining full functionality, improving portability and space utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of computers, and discloses an ultrathin mini computer which comprises a horizontally arranged mainboard, a shell used for installing the mainboard and a top cover arranged at an opening in the upper end of the shell in a covering mode. The upper end of the mainboard is provided with a CPU, and the lower end of the mainboard is provided with a plurality of peripheral interfaces and a chip assembly. The CPU, the peripheral interface and the chip assembly are all electrically connected with the main board; the top cover is located above the main board, and a heat dissipation assembly is arranged at the upper end of the top cover; the CPU is arranged at the end, away from the chip assembly and the peripheral interface, of the mainboard, and the chip assembly and the peripheral interface occupy large volumes, so that the CPU is prevented from being mounted on the other side of the mainboard, the CPU can be directly cooled through the top cover, space can be saved, and the internal structure of the shell is tighter; the ultrathin mini-computer is a full-function computer, is high in practicability, and can effectively reduce the thickness of the whole computer under the condition that the functions are not reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of computers, in particular to an ultra-thin mini computer. Background Art

[0002] Computers can be classified into mainframes, minicomputers, workstations and microcomputers according to their computing speed. The more common personal computers in life belong to microcomputers. Personal computers on the market can be divided into desktops, all-in-one computers, laptops and tablets. Desktop computers have guaranteed performance but are not easy to carry, while laptops are relatively more portable but still large in size. With the continuous development of technology, mini computers (Mini PCs) have gradually entered the market. This kind of micro host is small in size, but its performance is no different from that of ordinary hosts. It is very convenient to carry and is only the size of a book. It is called a "book computer" and does not take up too much space when placed in an office or at home. The core competitiveness of a mini host in the market is its small size. However, in the motherboard of a mini host, in order to dissipate the heat of the main heat generating unit - the CPU, it is often necessary to add a heat dissipation device to the side of the motherboard where the CPU is installed. However, the components installed on the same side as the CPU, such as interfaces, occupy a large vertical space. When installing a heat dissipation device in the body, such components must be avoided. This results in more space being required for the body of the mini computer. This installation method increases the size of the mini computer, which is extremely unfavorable to the development and market competition of the mini computer. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an ultra-thin mini computer to address the deficiencies of the prior art, and the ultra-thin mini computer can well solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] In order to achieve the above requirements, the technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0005] The utility model provides an ultra-thin mini computer, comprising a horizontally arranged mainboard, a shell for mounting the mainboard, and a top cover arranged at an opening at the upper end of the shell; a CPU is arranged at the upper end of the mainboard, and a plurality of peripheral interfaces and a chip component are arranged at the lower end of the mainboard; the CPU, the peripheral interfaces and the chip component are all electrically connected to the mainboard; the top cover is located above the mainboard, and a heat dissipation component is arranged at the upper end of the top cover.

[0006] The ultra-thin mini computer of the utility model has a buckle at the lower end of the top cover, and a slot is provided on the shell corresponding to the buckle.

[0007] The ultra-thin mini computer of the utility model, wherein the heat dissipation assembly comprises a plurality of heat dissipation fins, and the heat dissipation fins are evenly arranged on the upper end of the top cover.

[0008] The ultra-thin mini computer of the utility model has a plurality of through holes arranged on the side surface of the shell corresponding to the plurality of peripheral interfaces.

[0009] In the ultra-thin mini computer of the utility model, the top cover is fixedly connected to the shell by screws.

[0010] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention arranges the CPU at one end of the mainboard away from the chip assembly and the peripheral interface. Since the chip assembly and the peripheral interface occupy a large volume, the CPU is installed on the other side of the mainboard to avoid them, so as to facilitate direct heat dissipation of the CPU through the top cover, save space, and make the internal structure of the shell more compact. The ultra-thin mini computer in the present invention is a full-function computer with strong practicality, and can effectively reduce the thickness of the whole machine without reducing the functions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work:

[0012] Figure 1 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the utility model ultra-thin mini computer.

[0013] Figure 2 It is a bottom view of the mainboard of the ultra-thin mini computer of the utility model.

[0014] In the figure: 1. main board; 2. shell; 21. opening; 22. card slot; 23. through hole; 3. top cover; 31. buckle; 4. CPU; 5. peripheral interface; 6. chip assembly; 7. heat dissipation assembly; 71. heat sink. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The terms "first", "second", "third" and "fourth" etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units that are not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units that are inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0016] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of the phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0017] "Multiple" means two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0018] Moreover, the terms "up, down, left, right, upper end, lower end, longitudinal" and the like indicating directions are all based on the posture and position of the device or equipment described in this solution during normal use.

[0019] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the following will be described clearly and completely in combination with the technical solution in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are partial embodiments of the utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0020] The ultra-thin mini computer of the preferred embodiment of the utility model is as follows Figure 1-2 As shown, it includes a horizontally arranged mainboard 1, a shell 2 for installing the mainboard 1, and a top cover 3 covering the opening 21 at the upper end of the shell 2; a CPU 4 is arranged at the upper end of the mainboard 1, and a plurality of peripheral interfaces 5 and a chip assembly 6 are arranged at the lower end of the mainboard 1; the CPU 4, the peripheral interfaces 5 and the chip assembly 6 are all electrically connected to the mainboard 1; the top cover 3 is located above the mainboard 1, and a heat dissipation assembly 7 is arranged at the upper end of the top cover 3.

[0021] The peripheral interface 5 and the chip assembly 6 are relatively large in size. If the CPU 4 and them are installed on the same side of the motherboard 1, it is difficult to dissipate the heat of the CPU 4, and space needs to be reserved for installing a cooling fan, which is not conducive to reducing the size of the ultra-thin mini computer. Therefore, in this embodiment, the CPU 4 is installed on the other side avoiding the peripheral interface 5 and the chip assembly 6, and the CPU 4 is directly cooled by the heat dissipation assembly 7 on the top cover 3; a square opening 21 is provided at the upper end of the shell 2 for installing the top cover 3; in this embodiment, the chip assembly 6 includes a south bridge chip responsible for bus communication, such as PCI bus, USB, LAN, ATA, SATA, audio controller, keyboard controller, real-time clock controller, and advanced power management; it also includes a north bridge chip responsible for data transmission between the CPU 4 and the memory motherboard 1; in this embodiment, the corresponding peripheral interface 5 includes a USB interface, a network interface, an HDMI interface, an FDD interface, a DP output interface, a VGA interface and a power interface, etc., DDR memory can be replaced, solid-state hard disks are supported, mechanical hard disks are supported, wireless network cards are supported, 5G\4G network cards are supported, and multiple communication methods are supported. The mini computer is a full-function computer rather than a thin chassis that can be made by reducing functions.

[0022] The utility model arranges the CPU 4 at one end of the mainboard 1 away from the chip assembly 6 and the peripheral interface 5. Since the chip assembly 6 and the peripheral interface 5 occupy a large volume, the CPU 4 is installed on the other side of the mainboard 1 to avoid them, so as to facilitate direct heat dissipation of the CPU 4 through the top cover 3, save space, and make the internal structure of the shell 2 more compact. The ultra-thin mini computer in the utility model is a full-function computer with strong practicality, and can effectively reduce the thickness of the whole machine without reducing the normal functions of the computer.

[0023] Preferably, a buckle 31 is provided at the lower end of the top cover 3, and a slot 22 is provided on the shell 2 corresponding to the buckle 31; the matching arrangement of the buckle 31 and the slot 22 facilitates the positioning connection between the top cover 3 and the shell 2, and is more convenient during disassembly and assembly.

[0024] Preferably, the heat dissipation assembly 7 includes a plurality of heat sinks 71 , which are evenly arranged on the upper end of the top cover 3 ; the heat sinks 71 are heat dissipation fins, which cover the entire top cover 3 , so as to dissipate heat for the CPU 4 below the top cover 3 .

[0025] Preferably, a plurality of through holes 23 are provided on the side surface of the housing 2 corresponding to the plurality of peripheral interfaces 5; the through holes 23 are provided for external connection to other devices and an external power source.

[0026] Preferably, the top cover 3 is fixedly connected to the shell 2 by screws; after the buckle 31 of the top cover 3 is inserted into the slot 22 of the shell 2 and positioned, the top cover 3 is fixed to the shell 2 by screws.

[0027] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the utility model.

Claims

1. An ultra-thin mini computer, characterized in that: It includes a horizontally arranged mainboard, a shell for installing the mainboard, and a top cover covering the opening at the upper end of the shell; a CPU is arranged at the upper end of the mainboard, and a plurality of peripheral interfaces and a chip component are arranged at the lower end of the mainboard; the CPU, the peripheral interfaces and the chip component are all electrically connected to the mainboard; the top cover is located above the mainboard, and a heat dissipation component is arranged at the upper end of the top cover.

2. The ultra-thin mini computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buckle is arranged at the lower end of the top cover, and a slot is arranged on the shell corresponding to the buckle.

3. The ultra-thin mini computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation assembly includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins, and the heat dissipation fins are evenly arranged on the upper end of the top cover.

4. The ultra-thin mini computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side surface of the shell is provided with a plurality of through holes corresponding to the plurality of peripheral interfaces.

5. The ultra-thin mini computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover is fixedly connected to the shell by screws.