Fixing device and server

Abstract

The utility model provides a fixing device and a server, and relates to the technical field of computers. The utility model aims to solve the problems that the shell of the whole server is damaged and internal electronic components are damaged due to shaking in the running and transporting process of the server. The fixing device comprises a fixed part, a movable part and an adjusting part, the fixed part is used for being connected to the shell, the movable part is movably connected to the fixed part, and the movable part is provided with an abutting face facing the electronic element; the adjusting piece is connected to the movable piece and used for adjusting the position of the movable piece relative to the fixed piece. By means of the arrangement, in the whole server operation or transportation process, the adjusting piece can make the abutting face of the movable piece abut against the electronic element, and therefore the safety and stability of server operation and transportation are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of computers, and in particular to a fixing device and a server. Background Art

[0002] Servers are common devices in the computer field and are usually installed in cabinets. The most common servers include: PC (personal computer) chassis, servers, industrial computers, network switches, standard cabinets, etc.

[0003] In the prior art, after the server chassis is assembled with the cabinet slide rail bracket, there are left / right mounting screws on the front of the chassis to fix it to the cabinet column, while there are no screws or other fastening / fixing devices on the rear of the chassis to fix it, which results in a single-sided assembly gap of ≥2.0mm between the rear of the chassis and the cabinet.

[0004] However, the existing servers have low structural stability, which can easily cause damage to the entire housing and electronic components. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a fixing device and a server, which solves the problem that the existing server structure has low stability and is prone to damage to the entire machine housing and electronic components.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a fixing device for fixing an electronic component and a housing of a server. The fixing device comprises a fixing part, a movable part and an adjusting part, wherein the fixing part is connected to the housing, the movable part is movably connected to the fixing part, and the movable part has an abutting surface facing the electronic component.

[0007] The adjusting member is connected to the movable member and is used for adjusting the position of the movable member relative to the fixed member so that the abutting surface of the movable member abuts against or is separated from the electronic component.

[0008] In the above-mentioned fixing device, optionally, the movable member includes a movable portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the fixing member, and the movable portion is movably connected to the connecting portion; and the abutting surface is located on a side of the movable portion close to the electronic component.

[0009] The adjusting member is connected to the movable part and is used for adjusting the position of the movable part relative to the fixing member.

[0010] In the above-mentioned fixing device, optionally, the adjusting member further includes an adjusting assembly, the movable part is connected to the adjusting member via the adjusting assembly, and the adjusting assembly includes a threaded connection hole and a threaded connection rod.

[0011] The threaded connection hole is arranged on one of the movable part and the adjusting piece, and the threaded connection rod is arranged on the other of the movable part and the adjusting piece.

[0012] When the adjusting member rotates, the movable part moves closer to or farther from the fixing member under the connection between the threaded connection hole and the threaded connection rod.

[0013] In the above-mentioned fixing device, optionally, the adjusting member further includes an adjusting assembly, the movable part is connected to the adjusting member via the adjusting assembly, and the adjusting assembly includes a rack and a gear meshing with each other.

[0014] The rack is arranged on the movable part, and the gear is arranged on the adjusting part.

[0015] When the adjusting member rotates, the movable part moves closer to or farther from the fixed member under the connection between the rack and the gear.

[0016] In the above-mentioned fixing device, optionally, a first mounting hole is opened on the fixing member, the connecting part is connected to the first mounting hole, and the movable part passes through the first mounting hole and is movably connected to the connecting part.

[0017] The connecting part is provided with a second mounting hole, and the adjusting piece passes through the second mounting hole and is connected with the movable part.

[0018] In the above-mentioned fixing device, optionally, a first connecting member is provided on the fixing member, a first connecting hole is provided on the shell, and the first connecting member is installed in the first connecting hole by hanging.

[0019] In the above-mentioned fixing device, optionally, a second connecting member is provided on the fixing member, a second connecting hole is provided on the shell, and the second connecting member is mounted on the second connecting hole by a fastener.

[0020] In the above-mentioned fixing device, optionally, the fixing member includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate and a reinforcing plate, the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are connected, and the reinforcing plate is connected between the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate.

[0021] The movable part is connected to the first fixing plate, and the second fixing plate is used to be connected to the shell.

[0022] In the above-mentioned fixing device, optionally, the fixing member further includes a flange, and the flange is arranged on a side of the first fixing plate facing the electronic component.

[0023] The flange is used to abut against a portion of the surface of the electronic component.

[0024] In a second aspect, the present application provides a server, including a housing, an electronic component and the above-mentioned fixing device, wherein the fixing device is arranged between the electronic component and the housing, and is used to connect the electronic component and the housing.

[0025] The present application provides a fixing device and a server. By setting a fixing part, a movable part and an adjusting part in the fixing device, the fixing device can be connected to the shell of the server by using the fixing part, and the movable part can be movably connected to the fixing part to conveniently adjust the distance between the movable part and the electronic component. By setting an adjusting part, the position of the movable part relative to the fixing part is adjusted by using the adjusting part, so that the movable part can abut or detach from the electronic component. When the movable part abuts against the electronic component, the movable part can be used to assist in fixing the electronic component. During the operation or transportation of the server, the shaking and wear of the electronic component can be effectively reduced, and the structural stability and use safety of the electronic component and the server can be improved.

[0026] The structure of the present application and its other practical purposes and beneficial effects will be more clearly understood through the description of optional embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0028] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present application in an explosion state from a first perspective;

[0029] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of a second perspective of an explosion state of a fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a gear rack on a movable part of a fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a combination of a fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the activity process of the fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the housing provided in an embodiment of the present application without being connected to a fixing device;

[0034] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present application being connected to a housing via a first connecting member;

[0035] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present application being connected to a housing via a second connecting member;

[0036] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of an electronic component provided in an embodiment of the present application before being installed in a housing;

[0037] Fig.10 A schematic diagram of an electronic component provided in an embodiment of the present application after being installed in a housing;

[0038] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of a fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present application pressing against an electronic component;

[0039] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present application being detached from an electronic component;

[0040] Fig.13 A schematic diagram of the electronic components and the housing provided in the embodiment of the present application before being disassembled;

[0041] Fig.14 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic components and housing after disassembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Description of reference numerals:

[0043] 100: Fixture;

[0044] 110: fixing member; 111: first mounting hole; 112: first connecting member; 113: second connecting member; 114: first fixing plate; 115: second fixing plate; 116: reinforcing plate; 117: flange;

[0045] 120: movable member; 121: abutting surface; 122: movable portion; 123: connecting portion; 124: second mounting hole;

[0046] 130: adjustment member; 131: adjustment assembly; 1311: threaded connection hole; 1312: threaded connection rod; 1313: rack; 1314: gear;

[0047] 200: electronic components;

[0048] 300: housing; 310: first connecting hole; 320: second connecting hole;

[0049] 400: Fasteners.

[0050] The above drawings have shown clear embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0052] The inventors of the present application discovered during actual research that after the server chassis is assembled with the cabinet slide rail bracket, there are left / right mounting screws on the front of the chassis to fix it to the cabinet column, while there are no screws or other fastening / fixing devices on the rear of the chassis to fix it, which results in a single-sided assembly gap of ≥2.0mm between the rear of the chassis and the cabinet.

[0053] During the operation of the server, the high-frequency vibrations generated by the high-speed rotation of the fan, HDD (Hard-Disk Drive), etc. will cause the overall vibration or displacement of the server; during the transportation of the server cabinet, due to the transportation distance and road conditions, the rear of the chassis is not fixed, which will cause large shaking, friction, scratches, etc. All of the above will cause damage to the server housing or internal electronic components, resulting in increased server failure rate, reduced working performance, reduced safety of the entire system, and other risks.

[0054] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a fixing device and a server, which improves the stability of the electronic components during transportation or operation and improves safety and stability by setting a fixing device connected to the electronic components and the housing. The fixing device is composed of a movable part, an adjusting part and a fixing part. The fixing part is tightly connected to the housing to ensure the stability of the fixing device during assembly and use. The movable part is movably connected between the fixing part and the electronic component, and the relative position between the movable part and the fixing part and the electronic component can be adjusted according to actual conditions. The adjusting part is connected to the movable part and the fixing part, and the relative position of the movable part can be adjusted so that the movable part can abut or detach from the electronic component. When the movable part abuts against the electronic component, the movable part can be used to assist in fixing the electronic component. During the operation or transportation of the electronic component, the shaking and wear of the electronic component can be effectively reduced, and the structural stability and safety of the electronic component can be improved.

[0055] The technical solution of the present application and how the technical solution of the present application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0056] Reference Figures 1 to 5As shown, the present application provides a fixing device 100 for fixing an electronic component 200 and a shell 300, the fixing device 100 includes a fixing member 110, a movable member 120 and an adjusting member 130, the fixing member 110 is used to be connected to the shell 300, the movable member 120 is movably connected to the fixing member 110, and the movable member 120 has a contact surface 121 facing the shell 300; the adjusting member 130 is connected to the movable member 120, and is used to adjust the position of the movable member 120 relative to the fixing member 110, so that the contact surface 121 of the movable member 120 is pressed against or separated from the electronic component 200, thereby ensuring the stability of the electronic component 200 during operation and transportation.

[0057] It should be noted that the fixing member 110 includes a first fixing plate 114 , a second fixing plate 115 and a reinforcing plate 116 . The first fixing plate 114 and the second fixing plate 115 are connected, and the reinforcing plate 116 is connected between the first fixing plate 114 and the second fixing plate 115 .

[0058] The following describes the connection method of the first fixing plate 114, the second fixing plate 115 and the reinforcing plate 116. As an optional embodiment, the first fixing plate 114, the second fixing plate 115 and the reinforcing plate 116 are mutually welded, and this connection method has strong structural stability; as another optional embodiment, the first fixing plate 114 and the second fixing plate 115 are connected by hinges, and the reinforcing plate 116 is connected to the first fixing plate 114 and the second fixing plate 115 by grooves, and the reinforcing plate 116 is set as a trapezoidal plate, and the angles between the three can be adjusted according to actual usage.

[0059] It should be noted that the fixing member 110 should have a certain mechanical strength and be able to resist deformation and breakage within a certain range. As an optional implementation, the fixing member 110 can be made of metal, such as iron, steel or composite metal.

[0060] It should be noted that the fixing member 110 further includes a flange 117, which is disposed on the side of the first fixing plate 114 facing the electronic component 200, and is used to abut against a portion of the surface of the electronic component 200. Optionally, a material for buffering collision and increasing friction is disposed on the portion where the flange 117 contacts the electronic component 200. As an optional embodiment, the material for buffering collision and increasing friction may be Mylar sheet.

[0061] The flange 117 can abut against the top surface of the electronic component 200 and the bottom surface of the electronic component 200. The flange 117 can play an auxiliary stabilization effect when the movable member 120 abuts against the electronic component 200. In other embodiments, there can be multiple flanges 117, and the multiple flanges 117 are arranged at intervals on the first fixed plate 114, respectively abutting against the top surface and the bottom surface of the electronic component 200, so as to improve the tightening effect on the electronic component 200.

[0062] It should be noted that the movable part 120 includes a movable portion 122 and a connecting portion 123, the connecting portion 123 is connected to the fixed part 110, and the movable part 122 is movably connected to the connecting portion 123; the movable part 120 is connected to the first fixing plate 114 of the fixed part 110, and the second fixing plate 115 is connected to the shell 300; the abutment surface 121 is located on the side of the movable part 122 close to the electronic component 200.

[0063] It should be noted that the movable part 120 should have a certain mechanical strength and be able to resist deformation and fracture within a certain range. As an optional implementation, the movable part 120 can be made of metal, such as aluminum alloy, iron, steel or composite metal.

[0064] It should be noted that the movable portion 122 and the connecting portion 123 are movably connected, and the continuity of the movable portion 122 movement needs to be ensured during the operation of the fixing device 100. As an optional embodiment, the connection between the movable portion 122 and the connecting portion 123 can be as follows: Figure 1 Groove connection shown.

[0065] The abutting surface 121 of the movable member 120 may be provided with a material for buffering collision and increasing friction. As an optional embodiment, the material for buffering and increasing friction may be a rubber member or a plastic member.

[0066] It should be noted that the adjusting member 130 includes an adjusting assembly 131 , and the movable portion 122 and the adjusting member 130 are connected via the adjusting assembly 131 .

[0067] As an optional embodiment, the adjustment component 131 can be a threaded connection of a threaded connection hole 1311 and a threaded connection rod 1312, the threaded connection hole 1311 is arranged on one of the movable part 122 and the adjustment member 130; the threaded connection rod 1312 is arranged on the other of the movable part 122 and the adjustment member 130; when the adjustment member 130 rotates, the movable part 122 approaches or moves away from the fixed part 110 under the connection action of the threaded connection hole 1311 and the threaded connection rod 1312.

[0068] Through the threaded connection, the operating difficulty of the adjustment part 130 can be reduced, and the position of the movable part 120 can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment part clockwise / counterclockwise; the threaded connection hole 1311 and the threaded connection rod 1312 enhance the position stability of the movable part 120 on the basis of the movable connection of the movable part 122, and can also improve the movement stability of the movable part 120; at the same time, it can also improve the fine adjustment of the position of the movable part 120.

[0069] As an optional implementation, Figure 3 As shown, the adjustment component 131 can be a rack 1313 and a gear 1314 that mesh with each other, the rack 1313 is arranged on the movable part 122, and the gear 1314 is arranged on the adjustment member 130; when the adjustment member 130 rotates, the movable part 122 approaches or moves away from the fixed member 110 under the connection between the rack 1313 and the gear 1314.

[0070] The gear and rack meshing connection method can reduce transmission losses, improve transmission accuracy and efficiency; at the same time, equipment maintenance is also simpler and more convenient.

[0071] It should be noted that the fixing member 110 has a first mounting hole 111, the connecting portion 123 is connected to the first mounting hole 111, the movable portion 122 passes through the first mounting hole 111 and is movably connected to the connecting portion 123; the connecting portion 123 has a second mounting hole 124, and the adjusting member 130 passes through the second mounting hole 124 and is connected to the movable portion 122. The connection between the connecting portion 123 and the first mounting hole 111 only needs to ensure a stable connection. As an optional embodiment, it can be Figure 1 The adjusting member 130 is connected to the movable portion 122 through the second mounting hole 124, and the second mounting hole 124 serves to connect the space and stabilize the adjusting member 130. Optionally, the shape thereof can be a circular hole that matches the size of the threaded connecting rod 1312.

[0072] It should be noted that the fixing member 110 is provided with a first connecting member 112, and the housing 300 is provided with a first connecting hole 310, and the first connecting member 112 is mounted on the first connecting hole 310 by hanging. The first connecting member 112 should have a certain mechanical strength and be able to resist deformation and fracture within a certain range. As an optional embodiment, the fixing member 110 can be made of metal, such as aluminum alloy, iron, steel or composite metal.

[0073] It should be noted that the fixing member 110 is provided with a second connecting member 113, the housing 300 is provided with a second connecting hole 320, and the second connecting member 113 is installed in the second connecting hole 320 through a fastener 400. As an optional embodiment, the second connecting member 113 and the fastener 400 can be connected by bolts and nuts.

[0074] Reference Figure 5 , which is a schematic diagram of the activity process of the fixing device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 (a) is the original state of the movable portion 122; with the change of the state of the adjustment member 130, the movable portion 122 changes from the original state to the protruding state (such as Figure 5 (b)-(c)), the contact surface 121 is pressed against the electronic component 200; Figure 5 As shown in (d), during the disassembly of the fixture 100, along with the change of the state of the adjustment member 130, the movable portion 122 changes from the protruding state to the original state, and the abutting surface 121 is away from the electronic component 200. Through the interaction between the adjustment member 130 and the movable portion 122, the degree of fastening of the fixture 100 to the electronic component 200 can be quickly adjusted according to the actual use situation. During the operation or transportation of the electronic component 200, the shaking and wear of the electronic component 200 can be effectively reduced, and the structural stability and use safety of the electronic component 200 can be improved.

[0075] The embodiment of the present application further provides a server, including a housing 300 , an electronic component 200 and the above-mentioned fixing device 100 , wherein the fixing device 100 is disposed between the electronic component 200 and the housing 300 , and is used to connect the electronic component 200 and the housing 300 .

[0076] It should be noted that the housing 300 may be a frame structure, and the electronic component 200 may be a server.

[0077] Reference Figures 6 to 11 , the following describes the installation process of the fixing device provided in the present application on the electronic component 200 and the housing 300.

[0078] Reference Figure 6 During the installation process, the fastener 400 is first installed on the housing 300 to preliminarily locate the position of the fixing device 100. As an optional implementation, the fastener 400 can be a cabinet nut.

[0079] Reference Figure 7 Through the connecting action of the first connecting member 112, the fixing device 100 is preliminarily hooked onto the housing 300. As an optional embodiment, the first connecting member 112 may be a buckle.

[0080] Reference Figure 8 The second connecting member 113 is installed on the second connecting hole 320 through the fastener 400, and the fixing device 100 is firmly fixed on the shell 300 to ensure the stability of the fixing device 100 during the adjustment and fastening process. It should be noted that during the fixing process, it is necessary to ensure that the movable part 122 is flush with the shell 300.

[0081] Reference Fig. 9 , place the electronic component 200 on the slide rail of the housing 300 , and slowly push the electronic component 200 into the housing 300 from the front of the housing 300 .

[0082] Reference Fig.10 When the electronic component 200 reaches the rear end of the housing 300 , it should be slowly pushed forward and the direction should be adjusted so that the electronic component 200 cannot hit the housing 300 or the fixing device 100 .

[0083] Reference Fig.11 After the electronic component 200 is assembled in place, tighten the left / right ear screws in front of the electronic component 200 to fix the electronic component 200 on the housing 300. At the rear, use the fixing device 100 provided by the present application to adjust the adjustment piece 130 clockwise / counterclockwise with the left / right hand at the same time to clamp and fix the electronic component 200.

[0084] Reference Figure 12 to Figure 14 , the following is the disassembly process of the server provided by this application.

[0085] Reference Fig.12 , manually adjust the adjustment member 130 of the left / right fixing device 100 of the electronic component 200 to a loose state and loosen it, and at the same time loosen the left / right mounting ear screws in front of the electronic component 200.

[0086] Reference Fig.13 , slowly push the electronic component 200 toward the front of the housing 300.

[0087] Reference Fig.14 , separate the server from the housing 300.

[0088] Since the server of the present application adopts the technical solution of the above-mentioned fixing device 100 embodiment, it at least has the beneficial effects brought by the technical solution of the above-mentioned embodiment, which will not be described one by one here.

[0089] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the utility model disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any modification, use or adaptation of the present application, which follows the general principles of the present application and includes common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the claims of the present application.

[0090] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fixing device, characterized in that: Used to fix the electronic components and housing of the server, the fixing device comprises: A fixed part, a movable part and an adjusting part, wherein the fixed part is used to be connected to the housing, the movable part is movably connected to the fixed part, and the movable part has an abutting surface facing the electronic component; The adjusting member is connected to the movable member and is used for adjusting the position of the movable member relative to the fixing member so that the contact surface of the movable member is pressed against or separated from the electronic component.

2. The fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable member comprises a movable portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the fixed member, and the movable portion is movably connected to the connecting portion; the abutting surface is located on a side of the movable portion close to the electronic component; The adjusting member is connected to the movable part and is used for adjusting the position of the movable part relative to the fixing member.

3. The fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting member further comprises an adjusting assembly, the movable portion is connected to the adjusting member via the adjusting assembly, and the adjusting assembly comprises a threaded connection hole and a threaded connection rod; The threaded connection hole is disposed on one of the movable portion and the adjusting member, and the threaded connection rod is disposed on the other of the movable portion and the adjusting member; When the adjusting member rotates, the movable portion moves closer to or farther from the fixing member under the connection between the threaded connection hole and the threaded connection rod.

4. The fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting member further comprises an adjusting assembly, the movable portion is connected to the adjusting member via the adjusting assembly, and the adjusting assembly comprises a rack and a gear meshing with each other; The rack is arranged on the movable part, and the gear is arranged on the adjusting member; When the adjusting member rotates, the movable portion approaches or moves away from the fixing member under the connection between the rack and the gear.

5. The fixing device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The fixing member is provided with a first mounting hole, the connecting portion is connected to the first mounting hole, the movable portion passes through the first mounting hole and is movably connected to the connecting portion; The connecting portion is provided with a second mounting hole, and the adjusting member passes through the second mounting hole and is connected with the movable portion.

6. The fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The fixing member is provided with a first connecting member, the shell is provided with a first connecting hole, and the first connecting member is installed in the first connecting hole by hanging.

7. The fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The fixing member is provided with a second connecting member, the shell is provided with a second connecting hole, and the second connecting member is installed in the second connecting hole through a fastener.

8. The fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The fixing member comprises a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate and a reinforcing plate, the first fixing plate is connected to the second fixing plate, and the reinforcing plate is connected between the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate; The movable member is connected to the first fixing plate, and the second fixing plate is used to be connected to the housing.

9. The fixing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixing member further comprises a flange, and the flange is arranged on a side of the first fixing plate facing the electronic component; The flange is used to abut against a partial surface of the electronic component.

10. A server, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing, an electronic component and a fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the fixing device is arranged between the electronic component and the housing and is used to connect the electronic component and the housing.

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