Server case hemming mechanism

By designing a server chassis crimping mechanism including machine parts, U-shaped support frame rods, three-axis moving components, crimping push cylinders and crimping down pressure rods, the problems of inefficient edge crimping process and inconsistent quality in the prior art are solved, fully automated crimping is achieved, and production efficiency and product consistency are improved.

CN222790295UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-25SHENZHEN HUAXIAN INTELLIGENT MFG TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421635467.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-10
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-10

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Technical Problem

The existing server chassis crimping process relies on manual operation, which is inefficient and difficult to ensure the quality and consistency of each crimping, which increases labor costs.

Method used

A server chassis crimping mechanism is designed, including machine parts, U-shaped support frame rods, three-axis moving components, crimping push cylinders and crimping downbars. Through the coordinated work of these components, a fully automated crimping process is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It realizes full automation of the server chassis shell curling process, improves production efficiency and operation safety, ensures the quality consistency of each curling, and reduces the dependence on skilled workers and manual error rate.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a server case hemming mechanism which comprises a machine table piece and inverted U-shaped supporting frame rods symmetrically welded to the two sides of the top face of the machine table piece, a hemming groove is formed in the middle of the top face of the machine table piece, and a fixed vertical plate is welded to one side of the hemming groove and located on the top face of the machine table piece. A hemming pushing oil cylinder is installed on the side, facing the server case shell, of the fixed vertical plate, a hemming pushing plate is connected to the free end of a piston rod of the hemming pushing oil cylinder, and when the server case shell is subjected to hemming, the piston rod of the hemming pushing oil cylinder drives the hemming pushing plate to extrude the server case shell; the end, located in the hemming groove, of the server case shell is bent and hemmed, and meanwhile, the U-shaped clamping plate is driven by the three-axis moving assembly to press the server case shell with the bent and hemmed edge downwards so that the server case shell can be attached to the top face of the machine table part. A discharging driving assembly for discharging of the server case shell is further arranged on the other side of the hemming groove and located on the top face of the machine table piece.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of server chassis processing, in particular to a server chassis crimping mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In the manufacturing process of server chassis, the crimping process is a key process, which directly affects the structural strength, sealing performance and appearance quality of the chassis. Traditionally, the crimping of the server chassis shell is usually completed by manual or semi-automatic processes.

[0003] The existing crimping process often relies on manual operation, such as manually adjusting the shell position and manually pushing the tool to crimp. This method is inefficient and difficult to ensure the quality and consistency of each crimping. Since skilled workers are required to operate, the labor cost is increased. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a server chassis curling mechanism to address the deficiencies in the prior art. The server chassis curling mechanism can well solve the above problems.

[0005] In order to achieve the above requirements, the technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] A server chassis curling mechanism is provided, comprising a machine platform and U-shaped support rods symmetrically welded on both sides of the top surface of the machine platform in an inverted manner, the top surfaces of the two U-shaped support rods are installed with a three-axis moving assembly, a curling groove is arranged in the middle position of the top surface of the machine platform, a server chassis shell is conveyed in the curling groove, a U-shaped clamping plate for clamping on the top of the server chassis shell so that the server chassis shell is loaded and conveyed in the curling groove is arranged at the terminal of the three-axis moving assembly, a fixed vertical plate is welded on one side of the curling groove and located on the top surface of the machine platform, and the fixed vertical plate faces the server chassis shell. A curling pushing cylinder is installed on one side of the chassis shell, and the free end of the piston rod of the curling pushing cylinder is connected to a curling push plate. When the server chassis shell is curled, the piston rod of the curling pushing cylinder drives the curling push plate to squeeze the server chassis shell, so that the end of the server chassis shell located in the curling groove is bent and curled. At the same time, the U-shaped clamping plate is driven by a three-axis moving component to press down the bent and curled server chassis shell so that the server chassis shell fits against the top surface of the machine platform. A feeding drive component for feeding the server chassis shell is also provided on the other side of the curling groove and located on the top surface of the machine platform.

[0007] Preferably, the outer walls on both sides of the U-shaped clamping plate are installed with clamping cylinders, and the piston rod of each clamping cylinder passes through the U-shaped clamping plate and is connected to a clamping inner plate; the two clamping inner plates are clamped centripetally on the outer wall of the server chassis shell.

[0008] Preferably, in this solution, both sides of the piston rod of the curling push cylinder and both sides of the curling push plate are welded with curling positioning cross bars, and the free ends of the two curling positioning cross bars pass through the fixed vertical plate.

[0009] Preferably, in this solution, when the piston rod of the curling pushing cylinder drives the curling push plate to move, the two curling positioning cross bars telescopically move inside the fixed vertical plate so that the curling push plate can apply force to the server chassis shell to position the curling operation.

[0010] Preferably, a groove is provided in the middle of the top surface of the machine part, a detachable curling template is installed in the groove via a locking bolt, and the curling groove is provided in the middle of the top surface of the detachable curling template.

[0011] Preferably, the three-axis moving assembly includes X-axis guide rails installed on the top surface of the U-shaped support frame rod, a first Y-axis guide rail slidably installed between the tops of the two X-axis guide rails, and a Y-axis hydraulic lifting column slidably installed on the first Y-axis guide rail.

[0012] Preferably, a rotating motor is fixedly installed on the bottom lifting free end of the Y-axis hydraulic lifting column, and the output shaft of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the top of the U-shaped clamping plate. The bottom ends of both sides of the U-shaped clamping plate are welded with rolled pressure rods, and the rolled pressure rods are used to press down on the outer wall of the server chassis shell in the curved curl.

[0013] Preferably, a second Y-axis guide rail is installed between the bottom ends of the two U-shaped support frame rods and on the top surface of the machine platform, and a feeding slider is slidably connected to the top surface of the second Y-axis guide rail. The feeding drive assembly includes an electric telescopic rod installed on the side wall of the feeding slider and a feeding push rod installed on the free end of the electric telescopic rod.

[0014] Preferably, in this solution, the electric telescopic rod drives the unloading push rod to telescopically move, and the second Y-axis guide rail drives the unloading push rod to move so that the unloading push rod pushes the server chassis shell to unload.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The server chassis crimping mechanism and the technical solution realize the full automation of the server chassis shell crimping process, without manual intervention in the crimping operation, which significantly improves the production efficiency and operation safety. The coordinated work of the crimping cylinder and the crimping push rod, combined with the guiding role of the crimping positioning cross bar, ensures that each crimping operation can meet the same standards, improves the overall consistency and reliability of the product, and the automated crimping mechanism reduces the dependence on skilled workers, reduces the training cost and the human error rate, and also reduces the labor intensity of workers.

[0017] Through the precise control of the three-axis moving assembly, the U-shaped clamping plate can be accurately positioned on the top of the server chassis shell, while the curling push plate and curling pressure rod ensure the precise forming of the curling, reducing product defects caused by human factors; the design of the detachable curling template allows for quick replacement of templates of different sizes, allowing the same equipment to adapt to server chassis shells of various specifications, improving the flexibility of the equipment and the versatility of the production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] 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:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the server chassis shell of the utility model in a bent and curled state;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection state structure of the server chassis shell and the U-shaped clamping plate of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at point B in the middle.

[0024] Description of reference numerals:

[0025] In the figure: 1. Machine parts; 2. U-shaped support frame rod; 3. Three-axis moving assembly; 4. Removable curling template; 5. Curling groove; 6. Server chassis shell; 7. Fixed vertical plate; 8. Curling push cylinder; 9. Curling push plate; 10. U-shaped clamping plate;

[0026] 11. Hemming positioning crossbar; 12. X-axis guide rail; 13. First Y-axis guide rail; 14. Y-axis hydraulic lifting column; 15. Second Y-axis guide rail; 16. Unloading slider; 17. Unloading push rod; 18. Hemming pressing rod; 19. Rotating motor; 20. Clamping cylinder;

[0027] 21. Clamping inner plate; 22. Electric telescopic rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The terms "first", "second", "third" and "fourth" etc. in the specification and claims of the utility model 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.

[0029] 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 locations 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.

[0030] "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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] This embodiment discloses Figures 1 to 5 The server chassis crimping mechanism shown in the figure includes a machine part 1 and an inverted U-shaped support frame rod 2 symmetrically welded on both sides of the top surface of the machine part 1. The machine part 1 serves as the basic platform of the entire device. The machine part is made of high-strength steel to ensure the stability and durability of the entire mechanism. U-shaped support frame rods 2 are symmetrically welded on both sides of the top surface to support the three-axis moving assembly. The U-shaped support frame rods 2 are made of high-strength alloy materials to ensure the stability and load-bearing capacity of the structure. A three-axis moving assembly 3 is installed on the top, and the bottom is welded and fixed to the machine part 1.

[0034] A three-axis moving assembly 3 is installed on the top surface of the two U-shaped support frame rods 2. The three-axis moving assembly 3 includes an X-axis guide rail 12, a first Y-axis guide rail 13 and a Y-axis hydraulic lifting column 14, allowing the U-shaped clamping plate 10 to move in three directions to achieve precise positioning and flexible operation. A curling groove 5 is provided in the middle position of the top surface of the machine platform 1. A groove is opened in the middle position of the top surface of the machine platform 1, and a detachable curling template 4 is installed in the groove through a locking bolt. The curling groove 5 is opened in the middle position of the top surface of the detachable curling template 4. The detachable curling template 4 is installed in the groove in the middle position of the top surface of the machine platform 1 and is fixed by a locking bolt, which is convenient for replacing templates of different sizes and adapting to server chassis shells of various specifications. The curling groove 5 is opened in the middle position of the top surface of the detachable curling template 4 to guide the server chassis shell 6 into the curling area. The server chassis shell 6 is conveyed in the curling groove 5. The terminal of the moving component 3 is provided with a U-shaped clamping plate 10 for clamping on the top of the server chassis shell 6 so that the server chassis shell 6 is fed and transported in the curling groove 5. A fixed vertical plate 7 is welded on one side of the curling groove 5 and located on the top surface of the machine platform 1. A curling pushing cylinder 8 is installed on the fixed vertical plate 7 facing the side of the server chassis shell 6. The free end of the piston rod of the curling pushing cylinder 8 is connected to a curling push plate 9. When the server chassis shell 6 is curled, the piston rod of the curling pushing cylinder 8 drives the curling push plate 9 to squeeze the server chassis shell 6, so that the end of the server chassis shell 6 located in the curling groove 5 is bent and curled. At the same time, the U-shaped clamping plate 10 is driven by the three-axis moving component 3 to press down the bent and curled server chassis shell 6 so that the server chassis shell 6 is attached to the top surface of the machine platform 1. A material unloading drive component for unloading the server chassis shell 6 is also provided on the other side of the curling groove 5 and located on the top surface of the machine platform 1.

[0035] In this embodiment, clamping cylinders 20 are installed on both sides of the outer wall of the U-shaped clamping plate 10, and the piston rod of each clamping cylinder 20 penetrates the U-shaped clamping plate 10 and is connected to a clamping inner plate 21, and the two clamping inner plates 21 are clamped centripetally on the outer wall of the server chassis shell 6. The clamping cylinders 20 and the clamping inner plates 21 are respectively installed on both sides of the U-shaped clamping plate 10, and the clamping inner plates 21 clamp or release the server chassis shell 6 through the extension and contraction of the cylinders 20.

[0036] In this embodiment, both sides of the piston rod of the curling push cylinder 8 and both sides of the curling push plate 9 are welded with curling positioning cross bars 11, and the free ends of the two curling positioning cross bars 11 penetrate the fixed vertical plate 7. When the piston rod of the curling push cylinder 8 drives the curling push plate 9 to move, the two curling positioning cross bars 11 telescopically move inside the fixed vertical plate 7 to provide the curling push plate 9 with force on the server chassis shell 6 for positioning during the curling operation. The curling push cylinder 8 is installed on the fixed vertical plate 7, and the free end of its piston rod is connected to the curling push plate 9. During the curling operation, the push cylinder 8 drives the push plate 9 to apply pressure to the server chassis shell 6 to curl its edge. The curling push plate 9 is connected to the piston rod of the curling push cylinder 8 and directly contacts the server chassis shell 6. Under the drive of the cylinder 8, the shell edge is pressed into the curling groove 5 to form a curling.

[0037] In this embodiment, the three-axis moving assembly 3 includes an X-axis guide rail 12 installed on the top surface of the U-shaped support frame rod 2, a first Y-axis guide rail 13 slidably installed between the tops of the two X-axis guide rails 12, and a Y-axis hydraulic lifting column 14 slidably installed on the first Y-axis guide rail 13. A rotating motor 19 is fixedly installed at the bottom lifting free end of the Y-axis hydraulic lifting column 14. The output shaft of the rotating motor 19 is fixedly connected to the top of the U-shaped clamping plate 10. The bottom ends of both sides of the U-shaped clamping plate 10 are welded with a curling press rod 18, and the curling press rod 18 is used to press down on the outer wall of the server chassis shell 6 in the curved curling. The X-axis guide rail 12, the first Y-axis guide rail 13 and the Y-axis hydraulic lifting column 14 cooperate to form a three-axis moving system to ensure the precise movement of the U-shaped clamping plate 10.

[0038] In this embodiment, a second Y-axis guide rail 15 is installed between the bottom ends of the two U-shaped support frame rods 2 and on the top surface of the machine platform 1. The top surface of the second Y-axis guide rail 15 is slidably connected with a blanking slider 16. The blanking drive assembly includes an electric telescopic rod 22 installed on the side wall of the blanking slider 16 and a blanking push rod 17 installed on the free end of the electric telescopic rod 22. The electric telescopic rod 22 drives the blanking push rod 17 to move telescopically, and the second Y-axis guide rail 15 drives the blanking push rod 17 to move so that the blanking push rod 17 pushes the server chassis shell 6 to be blanked. The second Y-axis guide rail 15 is used for the movement of the blanking drive assembly to ensure the smooth blanking of the server chassis shell 6 after the processing is completed. The blanking slider 16 and the blanking push rod 17 constitute the blanking drive assembly, which is driven by the electric telescopic rod 22 to realize the automatic blanking of the server chassis shell 6. The curling lower pressure rod 18 is welded to the bottom end of the U-shaped clamping plate 10, and is used to apply vertical pressure to the server chassis shell 6 during the curling process.

[0039] In this embodiment, the machine component 1 has a PLC for controlling various electronic devices, and the outer wall of the machine component 1 has operation buttons (not shown in the figure). The operator can start, stop or adjust the working state of the machine through these buttons. The PLC model can be selected according to actual needs. In the utility model, the PLC model is S7-200, which has the advantages of high reliability, strong anti-interference ability and easy maintenance.

[0040] Working principle:

[0041] The server chassis curling mechanism, the server chassis shell 6 is placed in the curling groove 5, which is a specific position preset at the top of the detachable curling template 4, for guiding and positioning the shell to be processed, the three-axis moving assembly 3, composed of an X-axis guide rail 12, a first Y-axis guide rail 13 and a Y-axis hydraulic lifting column 14, positions the U-shaped clamping plate 10 just above the server chassis shell 6, the U-shaped clamping plate 10 descends to the top of the server chassis shell 6, at this time the clamping cylinder 20 is started, and the clamping inner plate 21 is pushed by its piston rod to clamp the server chassis shell 6 centripetally from both sides to ensure its stability during subsequent processing, at this time the X-axis guide rail 12 drives the server chassis shell 6 to move in the curling groove 5 to a position facing the curling push plate 9 and then stops, the U-shaped clamping plate 10 rises under the control of the Y-axis hydraulic lifting column 14, the clamping cylinder 20 is retracted, and the server chassis shell 6 is released;

[0042] The hemming push cylinder 8 is opened, and its piston rod extends to push the hemming push plate 9 to move toward one end of the server chassis shell 6. When the hemming push plate 9 approaches, the hemming push plate 9 starts to apply pressure when it contacts the edge of the server chassis shell 6, forcing the edge material to deform and gradually roll into the hemming groove 5. In this process, the hemming positioning cross bar 11 plays a guiding and positioning role, ensuring the linear movement of the hemming push plate 9 and avoiding deviation during the hemming process.

[0043] When the edge of the server chassis shell 6 begins to curl, the curling pressing rod 18 moves downward together with the U-shaped clamping plate 10, applying additional pressure to the curling portion to ensure the integrity and stability of the curling shape. The rotating motor 19 can be activated at this stage, and the rotating motor 19 adjusts the direction and angle of the curling pressing rod 18 to apply force downward to the server chassis shell 6 to help the server chassis shell 6 curl;

[0044] After the curling process is completed, the electric telescopic rod 22 drives the unloading push rod 17 to move along the second Y-axis guide rail 15 to push the curled server chassis shell 6 out of the curling groove 5 to prepare for the next cycle.

[0045] 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. A server chassis crimping mechanism, comprising a machine platform and inverted U-shaped support rods symmetrically welded on both sides of the top surface of the machine platform, characterized in that: A three-axis moving assembly is installed on the top surface of the two U-shaped support frame rods, a curling groove is provided in the middle position of the top surface of the machine platform, a server chassis shell is conveyed in the curling groove, a U-shaped clamping plate for clamping on the top of the server chassis shell so that the server chassis shell is fed and conveyed in the curling groove is provided at the terminal of the three-axis moving assembly, a fixed vertical plate is welded on one side of the curling groove and located on the top surface of the machine platform, a curling push cylinder is installed on the side of the fixed vertical plate facing the server chassis shell, and a curling push plate is connected to the free end of the piston rod of the curling push cylinder; When the server chassis shell is curled, the piston rod of the curling push cylinder drives the curling push plate to squeeze the server chassis shell, so that the end of the server chassis shell located in the curling groove is bent and curled. At the same time, the U-shaped clamping plate is driven by the three-axis moving component to press down the bent and curled server chassis shell so that the server chassis shell fits against the top surface of the machine platform. A feeding drive component for feeding the server chassis shell is also provided on the other side of the curling groove and located on the top surface of the machine platform.

2. The server chassis crimping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer walls of both sides of the U-shaped clamping plate are installed with clamping cylinders, and the piston rod of each clamping cylinder passes through the U-shaped clamping plate and is connected to the clamping inner plate; The two clamping inner plates are clamped centripetally on the outer wall of the server chassis shell.

3. The server chassis crimping mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both sides of the piston rod of the curling pushing cylinder and both sides of the curling pushing plate are welded with curling positioning cross bars, and the free ends of the two curling positioning cross bars penetrate the fixed vertical plate.

4. The server chassis crimping mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the piston rod of the curling pushing cylinder drives the curling push plate to move, the two curling positioning cross bars telescopically move inside the fixed vertical plate to provide the curling push plate with force to position the server chassis shell during the curling operation.

5. The server chassis crimping mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A groove is provided in the middle of the top surface of the machine part, in which a detachable curling template is installed through a locking bolt, and the curling groove is provided in the middle of the top surface of the detachable curling template.

6. The server chassis crimping mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The three-axis moving assembly includes X-axis guide rails installed on the top surface of the U-shaped support frame rod, a first Y-axis guide rail slidably installed between the tops of the two X-axis guide rails, and a Y-axis hydraulic lifting column slidably installed on the first Y-axis guide rail.

7. The server chassis crimping mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: A rotating motor is fixedly installed at the bottom lifting free end of the Y-axis hydraulic lifting column, and the output shaft of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the top of the U-shaped clamping plate. The bottom ends of both sides of the U-shaped clamping plate are welded with curling pressure rods, and the curling pressure rods are used to press down on the outer wall of the server chassis shell in the curved curl.

8. The server chassis crimping mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second Y-axis guide rail is installed between the bottom ends of the two U-shaped support frame rods and on the top surface of the machine platform. A feeding slider is slidably connected to the top surface of the second Y-axis guide rail. The feeding drive assembly includes an electric telescopic rod installed on the side wall of the feeding slider and a feeding push rod installed on the free end of the electric telescopic rod.

9. The server chassis crimping mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The electric telescopic rod drives the unloading push rod to telescopically move, and the second Y-axis guide rail drives the unloading push rod to move so that the unloading push rod pushes the server chassis shell to unload.