Server shell structure with vertically installed power supply backboard module

The vertical installation of power backplates in server shells with integrated terminals addresses the inefficiency of horizontal designs by enabling quick assembly and disassembly, reducing dust exposure and maintenance time.

CN223108331UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15DONGGUAN GOLDENOR ELECTRONICS TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422227098.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-11
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-11

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Technical Problem

The horizontal installation of the power backplane module of the traditional server housing results in cumbersome maintenance process and reduces maintenance efficiency.

Method used

The server housing structure is adopted for vertically installed by the power backplane module. By setting a fixed installed power terminal on the circuit board of the power backplane, the horizontal insertion and removal of the power main body is realized. Combined with the design of the backplane installation port, it allows the rapid removal and installation of the power backplane.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the simplicity of power access and disassembly, avoids large-scale disassembly, improves maintenance efficiency, reduces dust intrusion, and improves the convenience of maintenance and maintenance.

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Abstract

The server shell structure comprises an outer shell body, a back plate installation opening is formed in the outer surface of an upper cover of the outer shell body, a power source cavity is formed below the back plate installation opening and located in the outer shell body, and a power source back plate is arranged at the tail end in the power source cavity. Three power source end seats are fixedly installed on a circuit board of the power source back plate, power source bodies are inserted into the three power source end seats, and a fixing plate is arranged on the upper surface of the top end of the power source back plate. During maintenance, the whole shell upper cover does not need to be opened, and the power supply backboard can be taken out only by opening the backboard mounting port in a targeted manner, so that other hardware structures of a server can be effectively prevented from being directly exposed in air, large-area invasion of dust is avoided, meanwhile, the disassembly and assembly efficiency can be effectively improved through targeted disassembly in a small area, and the service life of the server is prolonged. And tedious disassembly and assembly work of large parts is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of server power modules, and particularly to a server housing structure with a vertically installed power backplane module. Background Art

[0002] A server refers to a special dedicated computer that provides various services to clients in a network environment; in the network, the server undertakes key tasks such as data storage, forwarding, and publishing, and is an important and indispensable part in various networks based on the client / server (C / S) mode or B / S mode;

[0003] ‌‌The power backplane is a component located at the rear of the server, also known as the power slot or power interface board. It is mainly responsible for connecting the circuit between the server host and the power module, and plays the role of power input and output. The power backplane is usually connected to the server's management controller, and through the management controller, the power supply of the server can be monitored and managed;

[0004] When configuring and using a server, a housing is required. The main function of the housing is to protect the internal hardware structure from damage. For traditional server housings, most of their power backplane modules only support horizontal installation during assembly. For horizontal installation structures, the upper cover of the housing needs to be completely disassembled for disassembly and maintenance during maintenance, and the disassembly and maintenance process is rather cumbersome, reducing the maintenance efficiency. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a server housing structure with a vertically installed power backplane module to solve the problems raised in the above background art.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A server housing structure with a vertically installed power backplane module, including an outer housing. The outer surface of the upper cover of the outer housing is provided with a backplane installation opening. A power cavity is arranged inside the outer housing below the backplane installation opening. A power backplane is arranged at the tail end inside the power cavity. Three power end seats are fixedly installed on the circuit board of the power backplane. Power bodies are inserted into all three power end seats. A fixing plate is arranged on the upper surface at the top of the power backplane.

[0007] Preferably, the power backplane and the fixing plate are integrally formed, and the power backplane and the fixing plate are perpendicular to each other.

[0008] Preferably, the area size of the backplane installation opening is larger than the surface area size of the power backplane.

[0009] Preferably, an upper sealing plate is fixedly installed in the backplane installation opening through fixing screws.

[0010] Preferably, an inner partition board is fixedly installed at the middle position inside the outer shell body, and the inner partition board is vertically arranged.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0012] In the present utility model, three power terminal seats are fixedly installed on the circuit board of the power supply backplane. With this structural design, the three power terminal seats can be respectively electrically installed and plugged into three power supply bodies. During use, the power supply body can be inserted from the tail of the outer shell body, so that the power supply body can be inserted onto the power terminal seat of the power supply backplane. The lateral insertion method at the tail end has the installation and disassembly effects of lateral plugging and unplugging. The power supply body has the lateral access use effects of quick plugging and unplugging. The power supply access and disassembly are simpler and faster, and it is convenient to use.

[0013] Moreover, the power supply backplane designed for vertical installation in the present utility model has the effects of quick assembly and disassembly during installation and disassembly. When performing maintenance, there is no need to open the entire upper cover of the shell. It is only necessary to open the backplane installation opening targeted to take out the power supply backplane, which can effectively prevent other hardware structures of the server from being directly exposed to the air and avoid large-area intrusion of dust. At the same time, the targeted removal of a small area can effectively improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency, avoid cumbersome large-piece disassembly and assembly work, and increase the maintenance and repair efficiency of the power supply backplane, having a more convenient structural use effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic external three-dimensional structure diagram of the server shell body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic internal structure diagram of the server shell body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic structure diagram of the power supply backplane according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] In the figure: 1. Outer shell body; 2. Backplane installation opening; 3. Upper sealing plate; 4. Inner partition board; 5. Power supply cavity; 6. Power supply backplane; 7. Fixed plate; 8. Power terminal seat; 9. Power supply body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0018] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "both ends", "one end", "the other end", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1-3 , an embodiment provided by the present utility model: a server housing structure with a power backplane module vertically installed, including an outer housing 1. A backplane installation opening 2 is provided on the outer surface of the upper cover of the outer housing 1. A power cavity 5 is provided below the backplane installation opening 2 and inside the outer housing 1. A power backplane 6 is provided at the tail end inside the power cavity 5. Three power terminal seats 8 are fixedly installed on the circuit board of the power backplane 6. Power bodies 9 are inserted into all three power terminal seats 8. With this structural design, through the three power terminal seats 8 provided, electrical installation plugging work can be carried out with the three power bodies 9 respectively. When in use, it can be inserted from the tail of the outer housing 1, and has the installation and disassembly use effects of horizontal plugging and unplugging, and has the use effects of quick plugging and unplugging of the power supply. The power supply access is more simple and fast, and it is convenient to use;

[0022] A fixing plate 7 is provided on the top upper surface of the power backplane 6. Through the fixing plate 7 provided, after the power backplane 6 is vertically inserted and installed from top to bottom, it can cooperate with the adapted fixing holes, so as to complete the fixed installation work of the power backplane 6;

[0023] Among them, the power backplane 6 and the fixing plate 7 are integrally formed, and the power backplane 6 and the fixing plate 7 are perpendicular to each other;

[0024] And in order to facilitate the power backplane 6 to smoothly enter the inside of the outer housing 1 from the backplane installation opening 2, the area size of the backplane installation opening 2 is larger than the surface area size of the power backplane 6.

[0025] In this embodiment, in order to improve the sealing effect of the upper surface of the outer casing 1, an upper sealing plate 3 is fixedly installed in the backplane installation opening 2 through fixing screws.

[0026] In this embodiment, an inner partition plate 4 is fixedly installed at the middle position inside the outer casing 1. The inner partition plate 4 is vertically arranged, and the inner partition plate 4 can partition the inside of the outer casing 1 of the server to ensure the use effect of partition configuration.

[0027] Working principle: When the power backplane 6 needs to be vertically installed, the upper sealing plate 3 in the backplane installation opening 2 can be first removed by a screwdriver. After removal, the power backplane 6 is placed directly above the backplane installation opening 2, and the power backplane 6 is vertically inserted into the inside of the outer casing 1 of the server from top to bottom through the backplane installation opening 2;

[0028] After the power backplane 6 is vertically inserted from the backplane installation opening 2, the fixing plate 7 thereon can be aligned with the fixing holes reserved inside the outer casing 1, and then the power backplane 6 can be vertically installed inside the outer casing 1 through screws;

[0029] After that, the upper sealing plate 3 can be reinstalled inside the backplane installation opening 2 to ensure the sealing of the upper surface of the outer casing 1;

[0030] In the present utility model, three power terminal seats 8 are fixedly installed on the circuit board of the power backplane 6. With this structural design, the three power terminal seats 8 can be respectively electrically installed and plugged into three power bodies 9. During use, the power body 9 can be inserted from the tail of the outer casing 1, so that the power body 9 can be inserted onto the power terminal seat 8 of the power backplane 6. The horizontal insertion method at the tail end has the installation and disassembly effects of horizontal plugging and unplugging. The power body 9 has the horizontal access use effect of quick plugging and unplugging. The power access and disassembly are simpler and quicker, and it is convenient to use;

[0031] And when the power backplane 6 needs to be disassembled and overhauled, the upper sealing plate 3 inside the backplane installation opening 2 can be first removed, then the screws on the fixing plate 7 can be removed, and then the power body 9 on the power terminal seat 8 can be pulled out from the tail end. At this time, the power backplane 6 can be taken out from the backplane installation opening 2;

[0032] This vertically installed power backplane 6 has a quick assembly and disassembly effect during installation and disassembly. When overhauling, it is not necessary to open the entire upper cover of the casing. Only the backplane installation opening 2 needs to be opened specifically to take out the power backplane 6, which can effectively prevent other hardware structures of the server from being directly exposed to the air, avoid large-area intrusion of dust, and at the same time, the targeted removal of a small area can effectively improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency, avoid cumbersome large-piece disassembly and assembly work, increase the maintenance and overhaul efficiency of the power backplane 6, and has a more convenient structural use effect.

[0033] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present utility model is not limited to the details of the above-described exemplary embodiments, and the present utility model can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present utility model. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be embraced within the present utility model. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims involved.

Claims

1. A server housing structure with a vertically installed power backplane module, comprising an outer housing (1), characterized in that, A backplane mounting opening (2) is provided on the outer surface of the upper cover of the outer housing (1). Below the backplane mounting opening (2) and inside the outer housing (1), a power supply cavity (5) is provided. At the inner end of the power supply cavity (5), a power supply backplane (6) is provided. Three power supply end seats (8) are fixedly installed on the circuit board of the power supply backplane (6). A power supply body (9) is inserted into each of the three power supply end seats (8). A fixing plate (7) is provided on the top upper surface of the power supply backplane (6).

2. The server housing structure with a vertically installed power backplane module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply backplane (6) and the fixing plate (7) are integrally formed, and the power supply backplane (6) and the fixing plate (7) are perpendicular to each other.

3. The server housing structure with a vertically installed power backplane module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The area size of the backplane mounting opening (2) is larger than the surface area size of the power supply backplane (6).

4. The server housing structure with a vertically installed power backplane module according to claim 1, wherein: An upper sealing plate (3) is fixedly installed in the backplane mounting opening (2) by fixing screws.

5. The server housing structure with a vertically installed power backplane module according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inner partition plate (4) is fixedly installed at the middle position inside the outer housing (1), and the inner partition plate (4) is vertically arranged.