Heat dissipation flip case
By designing a reversible top cover and side panel connection structure, the cumbersome and laborious problem of the chassis maintenance process is solved, and fast and convenient maintenance operations are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422582988.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-24
AI Technical Summary
During the maintenance of existing chassis, operators need to use wrenches and other tools to remove all bolts and bolt sleeves connected to the bottom shell. The entire operation process is cumbersome and time-consuming.
A heat dissipation flip chassis is designed, the top cover is removably connected to the first side plate through a first mounting member, and the two sides of the top cover are rotatably connected to the second side plate through a second mounting member. The tail cover is fixed to the second side plate. The top cover can be flipped for easy disassembly and flip, simplifying the maintenance process.
Internal repairs are performed without completely removing the chassis connection screws, simplifying operation steps and saving time and effort.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of mechanical structure design, and in particular relates to a heat dissipation flip-cover case. Background Art
[0002] As a shell that protects and supports computer hardware, the chassis is widely used in many fields. Common application areas include: computers, workstations or servers, industrial control, embedded systems, network security and monitoring, multimedia and entertainment, military and aviation, education and research institutions, etc. The design and function of the chassis will vary according to the specific needs of the application field to ensure the safe, stable and efficient operation of the hardware.
[0003] The main function of the chassis is to provide a physical protective barrier for the hardware installed inside the chassis and provide a stable support platform to ensure that they remain stable during operation.
[0004] The main structure of the chassis consists of an outer shell, a bottom shell or a shell formed by a combination of side panels. Most of them are fixed together with a number of bolts and threaded sleeves. However, during maintenance, the operator needs to use tools such as wrenches to remove all the bolts and threaded sleeves connecting the outer shell and the bottom shell, and then reinstall them after the maintenance is completed. The whole operation process is cumbersome, time-consuming and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the embodiment of the utility model is to provide a heat dissipation flip chassis, aiming to solve the problem that most of them are fixed together by a plurality of bolts and threaded sleeves, but during maintenance, the operator needs to use tools such as wrenches to remove all the bolts and threaded sleeves connecting the outer shell and the bottom shell, and then reinstall them after the maintenance is completed. The whole operation process is cumbersome and time-consuming.
[0006] The embodiment of the present utility model is implemented as follows: a heat dissipation flip cover chassis, the heat dissipation flip cover chassis comprising:
[0007] The top cover is a U-shaped shell, wherein the two opposite side surfaces of the top cover are non-right-angle side surfaces, the top surface of the top cover is detachably connected to the first side plate via a first mounting member, and the two opposite side surfaces of the top cover are rotatably connected to the two opposite second side plates via a set of second mounting members to achieve flipping of the top cover;
[0008] The tail cover is a U-shaped shell, and the two opposite side surfaces of the tail cover are non-right-angle side surfaces, and the two opposite side surfaces of the tail cover are respectively connected to the two second side plates;
[0009] Two first side panels, the two first side panels are respectively mounted on a set of opposite side edges of the inner wall of the tail cover;
[0010] Two second side panels, each of which has a first heat dissipation hole in a strip array, and the arrangement direction of the first heat dissipation holes is respectively parallel to the oblique edge of the side surface of the top cover and the oblique edge of the side surface of the tail cover.
[0011] Preferably, the heat dissipation flip cover chassis further comprises a heat dissipation element, which is mounted on the inner wall surface of the tail cover and is used to dissipate heat inside the chassis.
[0012] Preferably, a first mounting hole is provided on the top surface of the top cover, and the first mounting hole is used to install a first mounting piece. The top cover is provided with a first positioning groove and a second mounting hole, and the first positioning groove and the second mounting hole are located on both side surfaces of the top cover, the first positioning groove is used to position the second side panel, and the second mounting hole is used to install the second mounting piece. The two opposite side surfaces of the top cover extend downwardly from the first side edge of the bottom surface until they intersect with the edge of the second side edge of the bottom surface.
[0013] Preferably, the first mounting member is provided with a fixing portion and a first positioning portion, the fixing portion is columnar, the fixing portion is rotatably connected to the first mounting hole of the top cover, the outer diameter of the first positioning portion is larger than the outer diameter of the fixing portion, and the first positioning portion is used to position the fixing portion.
[0014] Preferably, the second mounting member is provided with a connecting portion and a second positioning portion, the connecting portion is columnar, the connecting portion is inserted into the second mounting hole and connected to the second side plate, the outer diameter of the second positioning portion is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting portion, and the second positioning portion is used to position the connecting portion.
[0015] Preferably, a third mounting hole, a second heat dissipation hole and a third heat dissipation hole are provided on the bottom surface of the tail cover, the third mounting hole is used to install a heat sink, the second heat dissipation hole is located below the heat sink to facilitate the circulation of air inside the chassis, a plurality of third heat dissipation holes are provided and arranged in a strip array, a fourth mounting hole and a plurality of positioning cylinders are also provided on the bottom surface of the tail cover, the fourth mounting hole is used to install two first side panels, the positioning cylinders are used to position the internal components of the chassis, fifth mounting holes are respectively provided on the opposite sides of the tail cover, the fifth mounting hole is used to install the second side panel, and the tail cover is fixedly connected to the second side panel through the third mounting member.
[0016] Preferably, the first side panel is provided with a rectangular bottom surface and multiple side surfaces, a first positioning hole is provided on the upper side surface of the first side panel, the first positioning hole is used to position the top cover, the lower side surface of the first side panel is provided with a first positioning protrusion to position the tail cover, a plurality of connecting holes are provided on the bottom surface of the first side panel, the connecting holes are used to connect the internal components of the chassis, second positioning protrusions are respectively provided on the opposite side surfaces of the first side panel, and the second positioning protrusion is used to connect to the second side panel.
[0017] Preferably, a third positioning protrusion, a sixth mounting hole and a seventh mounting hole are provided on the front side of the second side panel, the third positioning protrusion is used to position the top cover, the sixth mounting hole is used to install the second mounting piece, and the seventh mounting hole is used to install the third mounting piece.
[0018] The embodiment of the present invention provides a heat dissipation flip-up chassis. The present invention provides a U-shaped top cover, and uses a first mounting member to mount the top cover on any first side panel, and a second mounting member to mount the two opposite side surfaces of the top cover on two second side panels. The two side surfaces on the top cover can be non-right-angled side surfaces and cooperate with the non-right-angled side surfaces on the tail cover. When the top cover and the tail cover are respectively mounted on the second side panels, the width and arrangement of the first heat dissipation holes in the strip array on the second side panel can be located between the top cover and the tail cover, which is convenient for air circulation in the chassis to play a role in heat dissipation and is convenient for flipping and rotating the top cover. When the operator needs to repair the chassis, he can directly remove the first mounting member, and use the rotating second mounting member to flip the top cover to open the chassis, which is convenient for the operator to repair the components installed inside the chassis, simplifies the entire operation steps, and saves time and effort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a heat dissipation flip-cover chassis provided by an embodiment of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a heat dissipation flip-cover chassis provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a heat dissipation flip-cover chassis provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 The present invention provides a schematic structural diagram of a side panel in a heat dissipation flip-top chassis according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] In the accompanying drawings: 1. Top cover; 11. First mounting member; 12. Second mounting member; 2. Tail cover; 21. Third mounting member; 22. Positioning tube; 23. Second heat dissipation hole; 24. Third mounting hole; 25. Third heat dissipation hole; 3. First side panel; 31. Connecting port; 4. Second side panel; 41. First heat dissipation hole; 42. Third positioning bump; 5. Heat dissipation member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0025] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0026] like Figure 1-4 The figure shows a structural diagram of a heat dissipation clamshell case provided by an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a top cover 1, the top cover 1 being a U-shaped shell, the two opposite side surfaces of the top cover 1 being non-right-angled side surfaces, the top surface of the top cover 1 being detachably connected to the first side panel 3 via a first mounting member 11, and the two opposite side surfaces of the top cover 1 being rotatably connected to the two opposite second side panels 4 via a set of second mounting members 12 to enable the top cover 1 to be flipped;
[0027] The tail cover 2 is a U-shaped shell, and the two opposite side surfaces of the tail cover 2 are non-right-angle side surfaces, and the two opposite side surfaces of the tail cover 2 are respectively connected to the two second side panels 4;
[0028] Two first side panels 3, the two first side panels 3 are respectively mounted on a set of opposite side edges of the inner wall of the tail cover 2;
[0029] The two second side panels 4 each have a first heat dissipation hole 41 in a strip array. The arrangement direction of the first heat dissipation holes 41 is parallel to the oblique edge of the side of the top cover 1 and the oblique edge of the side of the tail cover 2.
[0030] In the embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the heat dissipation flip case can be applied to a variety of application scenarios, such as: computer host case, server case, etc. The heat dissipation flip case is mainly composed of a top cover 1, a tail cover 2, two first side panels 3, and two second side panels 4 to form a closed structure. The two first side panels 3 and the two second side panels 4 are spliced together to form a U-shaped shell. The U-shaped top cover 1 is installed on the first side panel 3 through the first mounting member 11, and is rotatably connected to the two opposite second side panels 4 using the second mounting member 12. The U-shaped tail cover 2 is installed at the bottom of the U-shaped shell. The top cover 1 and the first side panel 3 are detachably connected. When it is necessary to inspect and repair the components installed inside the case, it is only necessary to remove the second side panel installed on the top cover 1. A mounting part 11 is removed, and the top cover 1 is flipped over so that the operator can repair the interior of the chassis, and the two opposite non-right-angled side surfaces of the top cover 1 and the two opposite non-right-angled side surfaces on the tail cover 2 can be trapezoidal surfaces or triangular surfaces, and their hypotenuses are parallel to each other, and a certain distance is set between the hypotenuse of the non-right-angled side surface of the top cover 1 and the hypotenuse of the non-right-angled side surface of the tail cover 2 located on the same second side panel 4, which is not only used to locate the flipping angle of the top cover 1, but also for the air circulation of the first heat dissipation hole 41 on the second side panel 4 to dissipate heat inside the chassis in time; the entire maintenance process does not require the operator to remove all the screws connecting each other on the chassis to perform internal maintenance, which simplifies the operating steps and saves time and effort.
[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a U-shaped top cover 1, and uses a first mounting member 11 to mount the top cover 1 on any first side panel 3, and a second mounting member 12 to mount the two opposite sides of the top cover 1 on two second side panels 4. The two side surfaces on the top cover 1 can be non-right-angled sides and cooperate with the non-right-angled sides on the tail cover 2. When the top cover 1 and the tail cover 2 are respectively mounted on the second side panels 4, the width and arrangement of the first heat dissipation holes 41 in the strip array on the second side panel 4 can be located between the top cover 1 and the tail cover 2, which is convenient for air circulation in the chassis to play a role in heat dissipation, and is convenient for the flipping and rotation of the top cover 1. When the operator needs to repair the chassis, he can directly remove the first mounting member 11, and use the rotating second mounting member 12 to flip the top cover 1 to open the chassis, which is convenient for the operator to repair the components installed inside the chassis, simplifying the entire operation steps and saving time and effort.
[0032] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the heat dissipation flip cover chassis further includes a heat sink 5 , which is mounted on the inner wall of the tail cover 2 , and is used to dissipate heat inside the chassis.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, preferably, a heat sink 5 can also be installed inside the heat dissipation flip-cover chassis and installed on the tail cover 2, so that the heat sink 5 can cooperate with the first heat dissipation hole 41 on the second side panel 4 to allow air circulation inside the chassis to dissipate heat in time and prevent damage to components inside the chassis.
[0034] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first mounting hole is provided on the top surface of the top cover 1, and the first mounting hole is used to install the first mounting member 11. The top cover 1 is provided with a first positioning groove and a second mounting hole. The first positioning groove and the second mounting hole are located on both sides of the top cover 1. The first positioning groove is used to position the second side panel 4, and the second mounting hole is used to install the second mounting member 12. The two opposite side surfaces of the top cover 1 extend downward from the first side edge of the bottom surface until they intersect with the edge of the second side edge of the bottom surface.
[0035] In an embodiment of the present utility model, preferably, the top surface of the U-shaped top cover 1 can be a rectangle, and a first mounting hole is provided near the edge of the rectangle. The first mounting hole is mainly used to install the first mounting member 11 so that the first mounting member 11 passes through the top cover 1 and is connected to the first side panel 3, so that the top cover 1 is completely connected to the first side panel 3. First positioning grooves for the second side panel 4 are provided on the opposite side surfaces of the top cover 1. The second mounting holes are provided so that the second mounting member 12 passes through the top cover 1 and is rotatably connected to the second side panel 4. The second mounting holes can be provided near the short side of the trapezoidal side so that the top cover 1 can rotate around the second mounting member 12, and the short side close to the trapezoidal side can make the top cover 1 have a larger rotation range so that the top cover 1 can be flipped over so that the operator has a larger maintenance operating range.
[0036] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting member 11 is provided with a fixing portion and a first positioning portion, the fixing portion is columnar, the fixing portion is rotatably connected to the first mounting hole of the top cover 1, the outer diameter of the first positioning portion is larger than the outer diameter of the fixing portion, and the first positioning portion is used to position the fixing portion.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present utility model, preferably, the first mounting member 11 can be a rod-shaped member with a certain length, and can be divided into a fixing portion and a first positioning portion with different outer diameters according to its function, and the external shape of the first positioning portion can be set to be composed of a hexagon and a circle. The hexagon can facilitate the installation of the first mounting member 11 on the top cover 1 and the first side panel 3, and the circular end can facilitate the operator to manually disassemble the first mounting member 11, thereby facilitating operation and improving disassembly and assembly efficiency.
[0038] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second mounting member 12 is provided with a connecting portion and a second positioning portion, the connecting portion is columnar, the connecting portion is inserted into the second mounting hole and connected to the second side plate 4, the outer diameter of the second positioning portion is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting portion, and the second positioning portion is used to position the connecting portion.
[0039] In an embodiment of the present utility model, preferably, the second mounting member 12 can be a rod-shaped member with a certain length, and is divided into a connecting portion with different outer diameters and a second positioning portion according to its function. The connecting portion passes through the top cover 1, the second side panel 4 and the first side panel 3 in sequence, and is sleeved on the end with a positioning ring so that the second mounting member 12 is fully installed, and the outer diameter of the connecting portion is smaller than the second mounting hole to facilitate the rotation of the connecting portion.
[0040] like Figure 1-4As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bottom surface of the tail cover 2 is provided with a third mounting hole 24, a second heat dissipation hole 23 and a third heat dissipation hole 25, the third mounting hole 24 is used to install the heat sink 5, the second heat dissipation hole 23 is located below the heat sink 5 to facilitate the circulation of air inside the chassis, the third heat dissipation holes 25 are provided in a plurality and arranged in a strip array, the bottom surface of the tail cover 2 is also provided with a fourth mounting hole and a plurality of positioning cylinders 22, the fourth mounting hole is used to install two first side panels 3, the positioning cylinders 22 are used to position the internal components of the chassis, the opposite sides of the tail cover 2 are respectively provided with fifth mounting holes, the fifth mounting hole is used to install the second side panel 4, the tail cover 2 is fixedly connected to the second side panel 4 through the third mounting member 21.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the shape of the bottom surface of the U-shaped tail cover 2 can be a rectangle, and a plurality of third mounting holes 24 for mounting the heat sink 5 are provided on the bottom surface of the inner wall of the tail cover 2. When the heat sink 5 is installed on the bottom surface of the tail cover 2, the second heat dissipation hole 23 can be provided directly below the heat sink 5. When the heat sink 5 is a fan, air can flow through the second heat dissipation hole 23 to play a role in heat dissipation. A strip array of third heat dissipation holes 25 can also be provided on the tail cover 2, and they and the second heat dissipation holes 23 are respectively provided near the two opposite sides of the bottom surface to design the air path inside the chassis for heat dissipation; a plurality of fourth mounting holes connected to the first side panel 3 can be provided near the edges of the opposite two sides of the bottom surface of the tail cover 2, and a positioning cylinder 22 with a certain height is provided to facilitate positioning of components inside the chassis, and a plurality of fifth mounting holes are provided on the two opposite trapezoidal sides of the tail cover 2 to facilitate the use of the third mounting member 21 to mount the tail cover 2 on the second side panel 4.
[0042] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the first side panel 3 is provided with a rectangular bottom surface and multiple side surfaces, the upper end side surface of the first side panel 3 is provided with a first positioning hole, the first positioning hole is used to position the top cover 1, the lower end side surface of the first side panel 3 is positioned by providing a first positioning protrusion to position the tail cover 2, the bottom surface of the first side panel 3 is provided with multiple connecting holes, the connecting holes are used to connect the internal components of the chassis, and second positioning protrusions are respectively provided on the opposite side surfaces of the first side panel 3, and the second positioning protrusion is used to connect with the second side panel 4.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present utility model, preferably, the first side panel 3 is mainly composed of a rectangular bottom surface and four side surfaces. The surface connected to the top cover 1 through the first mounting member 11 is the upper end side surface, and the lower end side surface opposite to it is positioned by the first positioning protrusion to position the tail cover 2. A plurality of connection holes can be provided on the rectangular bottom surface of the first side panel 3 to facilitate the installation of components inside the chassis. The components installed inside the chassis can be circuit boards, connectors, etc., and those installed on the first side panel 3 can be connectors connected to external devices. Second positioning protrusions for positioning the second side panel 4 can be respectively provided on the two side surfaces adjacent to the upper end surface, so that the sides of the chassis can be completely connected to make it more secure.
[0044] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, a third positioning protrusion 42, a sixth mounting hole and a seventh mounting hole are provided on the front side of the second side panel 4, the third positioning protrusion 42 is used to position the top cover 1, the sixth mounting hole is used to install the second mounting member 12, and the seventh mounting hole is used to install the third mounting member 21.
[0045] In an embodiment of the present utility model, preferably, the second side panel 4 is a rectangular plate with a certain thickness, and a first heat dissipation hole 41 arranged in an inclined strip array can be provided on the second side panel 4, and a third positioning protrusion 42, a sixth mounting hole and a seventh mounting hole can also be provided on the front of the second side panel 4. The third positioning protrusion 42 cooperates with the first positioning groove on the top cover 1 so that the third positioning protrusion 42 is positioned on the first positioning groove. The sixth mounting hole can be located above the first heat dissipation hole 41 to facilitate the installation of the second mounting member 12 so that it is rotatably connected to the top cover 1, and the seventh mounting hole can be located below the first heat dissipation hole 41 to facilitate the installation of the third mounting member 21 so that it is fixedly connected to the tail cover 2.
[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A heat dissipation clamshell chassis, characterized in that: The heat dissipation flip cover chassis includes: The top cover is a U-shaped shell, wherein the two opposite side surfaces of the top cover are non-right-angle side surfaces, the top surface of the top cover is detachably connected to the first side plate via a first mounting member, and the two opposite side surfaces of the top cover are rotatably connected to the two opposite second side plates via a set of second mounting members to achieve flipping of the top cover; The tail cover is a U-shaped shell, and the two opposite side surfaces of the tail cover are non-right-angle side surfaces, and the two opposite side surfaces of the tail cover are respectively connected to the two second side plates; Two first side panels, the two first side panels are respectively mounted on a set of opposite side edges of the inner wall of the tail cover; Two second side panels, each of which has a first heat dissipation hole in a strip array, and the arrangement direction of the first heat dissipation holes is respectively parallel to the oblique edge of the side surface of the top cover and the oblique edge of the side surface of the tail cover.
2. The heat dissipation flip case according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation flip cover chassis further comprises a heat dissipation member, which is mounted on the inner wall surface of the tail cover and is used for dissipating heat inside the chassis.
3. The heat dissipation flip-cover chassis according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first mounting hole is provided on the top surface of the top cover, and the first mounting hole is used to install a first mounting piece. A first positioning groove and a second mounting hole are provided on the top cover, and the first positioning groove and the second mounting hole are located on two side surfaces of the top cover, the first positioning groove is used to position the second side panel, and the second mounting hole is used to install a second mounting piece. The two opposite side surfaces of the top cover extend downwardly from the first side edge of the bottom surface until they intersect with the edge of the second side edge of the bottom surface.
4. The heat dissipation flip case according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first mounting member is provided with a fixing portion and a first positioning portion, the fixing portion is columnar, the fixing portion is rotatably connected to the first mounting hole of the top cover, the outer diameter of the first positioning portion is larger than the outer diameter of the fixing portion, and the first positioning portion is used to position the fixing portion.
5. The heat dissipation flip case according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second mounting member is provided with a connecting portion and a second positioning portion, the connecting portion is columnar, the connecting portion is inserted into the second mounting hole and connected to the second side plate, the outer diameter of the second positioning portion is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting portion, and the second positioning portion is used to position the connecting portion.
6. The heat dissipation flip case according to claim 2, characterized in that: A third mounting hole, a second heat dissipation hole and a third heat dissipation hole are provided on the bottom surface of the tail cover. The third mounting hole is used to install a heat sink. The second heat dissipation hole is located below the heat sink to facilitate the circulation of air inside the chassis. Several third heat dissipation holes are provided and arranged in a strip array. A fourth mounting hole and a plurality of positioning cylinders are also provided on the bottom surface of the tail cover. The fourth mounting hole is used to install two first side panels. The positioning cylinders are used to position the internal components of the chassis. Fifth mounting holes are respectively provided on the opposite sides of the tail cover. The fifth mounting hole is used to install the second side panel. The tail cover is fixedly connected to the second side panel through the third mounting member.
7. The heat dissipation flip case according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first side panel is provided with a rectangular bottom surface and multiple side surfaces, a first positioning hole is provided on the upper side surface of the first side panel, the first positioning hole is used to position the top cover, the lower side surface of the first side panel is provided with a first positioning protrusion to position the tail cover, a plurality of connecting holes are provided on the bottom surface of the first side panel, the connecting holes are used to connect the internal components of the chassis, second positioning protrusions are respectively provided on the opposite side surfaces of the first side panel, the second positioning protrusion is used to connect to the second side panel.
8. The heat dissipation flip case according to claim 7, characterized in that: A third positioning protrusion, a sixth mounting hole and a seventh mounting hole are provided on the front side of the second side panel. The third positioning protrusion is used to position the top cover, the sixth mounting hole is used to install the second mounting piece, and the seventh mounting hole is used to install the third mounting piece.