Two-in-one case with symmetrical appearance structure

By adopting a symmetrical two-in-one chassis design with two shells with the same structure, the existing chassis design and mold opening costs, many parts and low production efficiency are solved, and the effect of saving design and mold costs and improving processing efficiency is achieved.

CN223038364UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27GUANGDONG STEADY TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422119163.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-29
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-29

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Technical Problem

The existing chassis design and mold opening cost is high, there are many parts, and low production efficiency.

Method used

The two-in-one chassis design adopts a symmetrical shape structure. The chassis is formed by assembling two shells with the same structure, saving design and mold costs. The chassis can be made with a simple mold, and only one part is required to be processed.

Benefits of technology

It achieves saving design and mold costs, improves processing efficiency, and simplifies the production process.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cases, and particularly relates to a two-in-one case with a symmetrical appearance structure, which comprises a first shell and a second shell with the same structure, the first shell comprises a box top surface, a rear side surface and a right side surface which are connected with one another; the second shell comprises a box bottom surface, a front side surface and a left side surface which are mutually connected; the rear side face is provided with a first extending face perpendicular to the rear side face, and the front side face is provided with a second extending face perpendicular to the front side face. The first extension surface and the second extension surface have the same structure, the first extension surface can be abutted against the edge of the bottom surface of the box in an up-and-down fitting manner, the second extension surface can be abutted against the edge of the top surface of the box in an up-and-down fitting manner, and the first shell and the second shell can be mutually assembled to form the case after being turned over. The case is formed by mutually assembling the first shell and the second shell which are the same in structure, so that the design and mold cost is saved, the molding case can be manufactured only through a simple mold, meanwhile, only one part is machined, and the machining efficiency is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of chassis, and particularly relates to a two-in-one chassis with a symmetrical external structure. Background Art

[0002] Chassis are products often used in our lives for loading various electronic devices. Most of the existing chassis are assembled type, which need to be formed by assembling multiple accessories. Each accessory needs to be designed and molded, and the cost is relatively high.

[0003] For example, the patent document with the publication number CN118092607B discloses a server chassis, which includes: a box body provided with plug-in slots; a partition assembly, the partition assembly is in a hinge structure, and the rotating shaft of the hinge structure is arranged on the top plate of the plug-in slots; the hinge structure has a first state in which two blades are close to each other and fixed to the bottom plate of the plug-in slots, and a second state in which the two blades are unfolded and attached to the top plate of the plug-in slots; when the hinge structure is in the first state, the plug-in slots form two half-width slots; when the hinge structure is in the second state, the plug-in slots form a single full-width slot.

[0004] The above-mentioned chassis is relatively complex, with high design and mold opening costs, and many parts, resulting in low production efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a two-in-one chassis with a symmetrical external structure, aiming to solve the technical problems of high design and mold opening costs, many parts, and low production efficiency in the existing chassis.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, a two-in-one chassis with a symmetrical external structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model includes a first shell and a second shell with the same structure; the first shell includes a box top surface, a rear side surface and a right side surface connected to each other; the second shell includes a box bottom surface, a front side surface and a left side surface connected to each other; a first extension surface perpendicular to the rear side surface is provided on the rear side surface, and a second extension surface perpendicular to the front side surface is provided on the front side surface; the first extension surface and the second extension surface have the same structure, the first extension surface can be vertically attached and abutted against the edge of the box bottom surface, the second extension surface can be vertically attached and abutted against the edge of the box top surface, and the first shell and the second shell can be flipped and assembled with each other to form a chassis.

[0007] Optionally, the first extension surface includes a first abutting portion and a first fitting portion recessed downward; the edge of the box bottom surface abuts against the first blocking surface of the first abutting portion, and the box bottom surface is arranged in a fitting manner with the first fitting portion.

[0008] Optionally, the second extended surface includes a second abutting portion and a second fitting portion recessed downward; the edge of the top surface of the box abuts against the second blocking surface of the second abutting portion, and the bottom surface of the box is disposed in a fitting manner with the second fitting portion.

[0009] Optionally, at least one first mounting hole is provided on the first fitting portion, and the same number of second mounting holes are correspondingly provided at the fitting portion of the bottom surface of the box and the first fitting portion. Screws pass through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole to connect the bottom surface of the box and the first fitting portion to each other.

[0010] Optionally, at least one third mounting hole is provided on the second fitting portion, and the same number of fourth mounting holes are correspondingly provided at the fitting portion of the top surface of the box and the second fitting portion. The screws pass through the third mounting hole and the fourth mounting hole to connect the top surface of the box and the second fitting portion to each other.

[0011] Optionally, heat dissipation holes are provided on both the left side surface and the right side surface, and the heat dissipation holes are used for dissipating heat from the devices inside the chassis.

[0012] Optionally, the first extended surface and the rear side surface are integrally formed, and the second extended surface and the front side surface are integrally formed.

[0013] Optionally, the height of the bottom surface of the box is the same as that of the first abutting portion, and the height of the top surface of the box is the same as that of the second abutting portion.

[0014] Optionally, a first clearance space is provided at the connection between the bottom surface of the box and the left side surface, and a second clearance space is provided at the connection between the top surface of the box and the right side surface.

[0015] Optionally, mounting brackets are provided on both the left side surface and the right side surface, and the mounting brackets are detachably installed.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, at least one of the above one or more technical solutions in the two-in-one chassis with a symmetrical external structure provided by the embodiment of the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0017] By assembling two first shells and a second shell with the same structure to form a chassis, the design and mold costs are saved. A formed chassis can be manufactured with a simple mold, and at the same time, only one type of part is processed, and the processing efficiency is high. Description of the Drawings

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is an exploded schematic diagram of a partial structure of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 It is an exploded structural schematic diagram of a partial structure of the present utility model from another angle.

[0022] Among them, the reference numerals in the drawings are as follows:

[0023] 100, the first housing; 110, the top surface of the box; 120, the rear side surface; 130, the right side surface; 140, the first extended surface; 141, the first abutting portion; 1411, the first blocking surface; 142, the first fitting portion; 143, the first mounting hole; 144, the second mounting hole; 150, the second clearance position;

[0024] 200, the second housing; 210, the bottom surface of the box; 220, the front side surface; 230, the left side surface; 240, the second extended surface; 241, the second abutting portion; 2411, the second blocking surface; 242, the second fitting portion; 243, the third mounting hole; 244, the fourth mounting hole; 250, the first clearance position;

[0025] 300, the heat dissipation holes;

[0026] 400, the mounting bracket;

[0027] 500, the screws. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] The following will describe in detail the embodiments of the present utility model. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the embodiments of the present utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0030] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0031] In the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present utility model, according to Figures 1-3 As shown, a two-in-one chassis with a symmetrical external structure includes a first housing 100 and a second housing 200 with the same structure; the first housing 100 includes a top surface 110, a rear surface 120, and a right side surface 130 that are connected to each other; the second housing 200 includes a bottom surface 210, a front surface 220, and a left side surface 230 that are connected to each other; a first extension surface 140 perpendicular to the rear surface 120 is provided on the rear surface 120, and a second extension surface 240 perpendicular to the front surface 220 is provided on the front surface 220; the first extension surface 140 and the second extension surface 240 have the same structure, the first extension surface 140 can be vertically attached and abutted against the edge of the bottom surface 210, the second extension surface 240 can be vertically attached and abutted against the edge of the top surface 110, and the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can be flipped and assembled with each other to form a chassis.

[0033] Specifically, by setting two first casings 100 and a second casing 200 with the same structure to be assembled with each other to form a chassis, the design and mold costs are saved. Only a simple mold can be used to manufacture the formed chassis. At the same time, only one kind of part is processed, and the processing efficiency is fast.

[0034] The assembly of the first casing 100 and the second casing 200 is realized by the upper and lower fitting and abutting of the first extension surface 140 and the edge of the bottom surface 210 of the box and the upper and lower fitting and abutting of the second extension surface 240 and the edge of the top surface 110 of the box. It can be understood that the upper and lower fitting and abutting of the first extension surface 140 and the edge of the bottom surface 210 of the box and the upper and lower fitting and abutting of the second extension surface 240 and the edge of the top surface 110 of the box can be fixed by applying fixing glue on the fitting surface or fixed by screws 500 passing through the fitting surface to realize the assembly of the first casing 100 and the second casing 200.

[0035] In another embodiment of the present invention, according to Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the first extension surface 140 includes a first abutting portion 141 and a first fitting portion 142 recessed downward; the edge of the bottom surface 210 of the box abuts against the first blocking surface 1411 of the first abutting portion 141, and the bottom surface 210 of the box is arranged in a fitting manner with the first fitting portion 142. The second extension surface 240 includes a second abutting portion 241 and a second fitting portion 242 recessed downward; the edge of the top surface 110 of the box abuts against the second blocking surface 2411 of the second abutting portion 241, and the bottom surface 210 of the box is arranged in a fitting manner with the second fitting portion 242.

[0036] Specifically, by setting the first abutting portion 141 and the second abutting portion 241 for quick positioning and installation, the edge of the bottom surface 210 of the box abuts against the first blocking surface 1411, and the bottom is fitted with the first fitting portion 142, which means that the single-sided assembly is completed. The edge of the top surface 110 of the box abuts against the second blocking surface 2411, and the bottom is fitted with the second fitting portion 242, which means that the whole assembly is completed.

[0037] In another embodiment of the present invention, according to Figure 2 and 3As shown in the figure, at least one first mounting hole 143 is provided on the first fitting portion 142. Corresponding to the fitting portion of the bottom surface 210 of the box and the first fitting portion 142, the same number of second mounting holes 144 are provided. The screw 500 passes through the first mounting hole 143 and the second mounting hole 144 to connect the bottom surface 210 of the box and the first fitting portion 142 to each other. At least one third mounting hole 243 is provided on the second fitting portion 242. Corresponding to the fitting portion of the top surface 110 of the box and the second fitting portion 242, the same number of fourth mounting holes 244 are provided. The screw 500 passes through the third mounting hole 243 and the fourth mounting hole 244 to connect the top surface 110 of the box and the second fitting portion 242 to each other. Specifically, assembling the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 with screws 500 is beneficial for disassembly, maintenance, and replacement. If assembled with fixing glue, disassembly and maintenance are more troublesome.

[0038] In another embodiment of the present invention, according to Figures 1-3 As shown in the figure, heat dissipation holes 300 are provided on both the left side surface 230 and the right side surface 130. The heat dissipation holes 300 are used to dissipate heat from the devices inside the chassis.

[0039] In another embodiment of the present invention, according to Figure 2 and 3 As shown in the figure, the first extension surface 140 and the rear side surface 120 are integrally formed. The second extension surface 240 and the front side surface 220 are integrally formed. Specifically, the integrally formed structure is relatively stable, has high strength, is simpler and more efficient in production, has lower costs, and is more beautiful in appearance at the same time.

[0040] In another embodiment of the present invention, as Figures 1-3 shown in the figure, the height of the bottom surface 210 of the box is the same as that of the first abutting portion 141, and the height of the top surface 110 of the box is the same as that of the second abutting portion 241. Specifically, the flatness of the entire chassis is ensured, and it will not bulge when placed on a plane, and it has strong applicability.

[0041] In another embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 2 and 3 shown in the figure, a first avoiding position 250 is provided at the connection between the bottom surface 210 of the box and the left side surface 230, and a second avoiding position 150 is provided at the connection between the top surface 110 of the box and the right side surface 130. Specifically, the edge of the first extension surface 140 is inserted into the first avoiding position 250 to play a limiting role. The edge of the second extension surface 240 is inserted into the second avoiding position 150 to play a limiting role and also plays a role in beautification.

[0042] In another embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 1As shown, mounting brackets 400 are provided on both the left side surface 230 and the right side surface 130, and the mounting brackets 400 are detachably mounted. Specifically, the mounting brackets 400 are used to mount the chassis to the required position, with strong applicability. When the mounting brackets 400 are not used, it can be used normally when placed on the desktop.

[0043] The above content is a further detailed description of the present utility model in combination with specific preferred embodiments. It cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present utility model is only limited to these descriptions. For those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, its architecture form can be flexibly changed, and a series of products can be derived. Just making several simple deductions or replacements should be regarded as belonging to the patent protection scope of the present utility model determined by the submitted claims.

Claims

1. A two-in-one case with symmetrical appearance and structure, comprising a first shell and a second shell with the same structure; the first shell comprises a top surface, a rear side surface and a right side surface connected to each other; the second shell comprises a bottom surface, a front side surface and a left side surface connected to each other; the rear side surface is provided with a first extended surface vertically arranged with the rear side surface, and the front side surface is provided with a second extended surface vertically arranged with the front side surface; the first extended surface and the second extended surface have the same structure, the first extended surface can be fitted and abutted against the edge of the bottom surface of the case up and down, the second extended surface can be fitted and abutted against the edge of the top surface of the case up and down, and the first shell and the second shell can be turned over and assembled to form a case.

2. The two-in-one chassis with symmetrical appearance and structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first extended surface includes a first abutting portion and a first fitting portion recessed downward; the edge of the box bottom surface abuts against the first blocking surface of the first abutting portion, and the box bottom surface is fitted with the first fitting portion.

3. The two-in-one chassis with symmetrical appearance and structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second extended surface includes a second abutting portion and a second fitting portion recessed downward; the edge of the top surface of the box abuts against the second blocking surface of the second abutting portion, and the bottom surface of the box is fitted with the second fitting portion.

4. The two-in-one chassis with symmetrical appearance and structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first fitting portion is provided with at least one first mounting hole, and the box bottom surface and the fitting portion of the first fitting portion are provided with the same number of second mounting holes correspondingly, and screws pass through the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes to connect the box bottom surface and the first fitting portion to each other.

5. The two-in-one chassis with symmetrical appearance and structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: At least one third mounting hole is provided on the second fitting portion, and the same number of fourth mounting holes are provided corresponding to the fitting positions of the box top surface and the second fitting portion, and the screws pass through the third mounting holes and the fourth mounting holes to connect the box top surface and the second fitting portion to each other.

6. The two-in-one chassis with symmetrical appearance and structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side surface and the right side surface are both provided with heat dissipation holes, and the heat dissipation holes are used to dissipate heat for the equipment in the chassis.

7. The two-in-one chassis with symmetrical appearance and structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first extension surface is integrally formed with the rear side surface, and the second extension surface is integrally formed with the front side surface.

8. The two-in-one chassis with symmetrical appearance and structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The height of the box bottom surface is consistent with that of the first abutting portion, and the height of the box top surface is consistent with that of the second abutting portion.

9. The two-in-one chassis with symmetrical appearance and structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first avoidance position is provided at the connection between the bottom surface of the box and the left side surface, and a second avoidance position is provided at the connection between the top surface of the box and the right side surface.

10. The two-in-one chassis with symmetrical appearance and structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side and the right side are both provided with mounting frames, and the mounting frames can be detachably mounted.

Citation Information

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  • Server chassis and server

    CN118092607B