Extension structure of server

Through the design of the inverted U-shaped container frame and suspension mechanism, the problem of insufficient expansion slot of the rack server is solved, and flexible expansion, shock absorption and noise reduction and excellent heat dissipation of the hard disk array are achieved, which improves the operating stability of the hard disk array.

CN223245069UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19ZHENGZHOU YOUMEI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422544729.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-21
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-21

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Technical Problem

The expansion slots of existing rack-mounted servers are insufficient, resulting in limited expansion of storage devices, large space and high operating noise, affecting the stability of the hard disk array.

Method used

The inverted U-shaped housing frame and suspension mechanism are adopted to realize the detachable installation and fixation of the hard disk through a long slot array and an L-shaped splicing edge. Combined with the suspension method of the rubber top sleeve and bracket, the flexibility and stability of the hard disk are increased, and the heat dissipation effect is improved through the heat dissipation slot.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible expansion of the hard disk array, reduces space occupation, reduces noise, improves operating stability and heat dissipation capabilities, and has shock and noise reduction functions after forming the array.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an expansion structure of a server, which comprises an inverted U-shaped accommodating frame for accommodating a hard disk and a suspension mechanism which is detachably arranged in the accommodating frame and is used for fixing the hard disk, a long groove array is arranged at the top of the accommodating frame, and L-shaped splicing edges are arranged on the top surface, the lower edge and the side wall of the accommodating frame; the suspension mechanism comprises a long screw rod, a cylindrical rubber top sleeve, a frustum-shaped rubber supporting table and a fastening nut; the long screw rod is installed in the long grooves of the long groove array in a penetrating mode, the rubber top sleeve and the rubber supporting table are sequentially arranged on the long screw rod in a sleeving mode from top to bottom on the inner side of the containing frame, and the fastening nut is connected to the lowermost portion of the long screw rod in a threaded mode. The expansion structure of the server can be spliced and added at any time, unnecessary space occupation is reduced to the maximum extent, after an array is formed, damping and noise reduction functions and an excellent heat dissipation effect are achieved, and the operation stability of the hard disk array is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of servers, in particular to an expansion structure of a server. Background Art

[0002] A server is a public host computer capable of providing computing services to multiple computers simultaneously. Servers can be categorized by their physical form factor into rack-mounted servers, blade servers, and cabinet-mounted servers. Rack-mounted servers are the most widely used due to their compact structure and low cost. While rack-mounted servers have expansion slots for hard drives, the number of slots is limited due to the constraints of the chassis. As data accumulates on the server, storage device expansion becomes limited. Existing hard drive expansion array cabinets have a fixed size and slot count, occupying a large space and unable to be expanded as needed, resulting in a waste of server installation space. Furthermore, when hard drives are arrayed and run simultaneously, resonance occurs, causing high noise levels. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect of insufficient expansion slots in the existing rack-mounted server body and limited storage device expansion, and to provide a storage hard disk expansion structure for a rack-mounted server. The structure can be spliced and added as needed, thereby minimizing unnecessary space occupation. After forming an array, the structure has vibration and noise reduction functions and excellent heat dissipation effect, thereby improving the operating stability of the hard disk array.

[0004] The extended structure of this server includes an inverted U-shaped container frame for accommodating hard drives, and a suspension mechanism that is detachably installed in the container frame and is used to fix the hard drives. The top of the container frame is provided with a long groove array, and the top surface, bottom edge and side walls of the container frame are provided with L-shaped splicing edges; the suspension mechanism includes a long screw, a cylindrical rubber top sleeve, a frustum-shaped rubber support, and a fastening nut; the long screw is installed in the long groove of the long groove array, and the rubber top sleeve and rubber support are sequentially mounted on the long screw from top to bottom on the inner side of the container frame, and the fastening nut is threaded to the bottom of the long screw.

[0005] Furthermore, the long groove array arrangement area on the top of the accommodating frame is recessed inward to form a groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the side walls of the accommodating frame are provided with heat dissipation grooves, and the heat dissipation grooves are arranged above the splicing edges of the side walls of the accommodating frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the top surface of the accommodating frame matches the splicing edges on the lower edge, and the splicing edges on the two side walls of the accommodating frame.

[0008] The utility model provides an expansion structure for a server, which overcomes the defect of insufficient expansion slots in the existing rack-type server body and limited storage device expansion. It can be spliced and increased as needed, minimizing unnecessary space occupation. After forming an array, it has vibration and noise reduction functions and excellent heat dissipation effect, thereby improving the operating stability of the hard disk array. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The following is a further description of the expansion structure of a server of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main planar structure of the extended structure of this server;

[0011] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a top-down three-dimensional structure;

[0012] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure viewed from above;

[0013] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the server's extended structure with the hard disk installed;

[0014] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Exploded structure diagram;

[0015] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structural units of the extended structure of this server assembled into an array.

[0016] In the picture:

[0017] 0-hard disk;

[0018] 1- receiving frame; 11- long slot array, 12- splicing edge, 13- groove, 14- heat dissipation slot;

[0019] 2-suspension mechanism; 21-long screw, 22-rubber top sleeve, 23-rubber support, 24-fastening nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; they can refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with specific embodiments, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0023] Implementation method 1: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the extended structure of this server includes an inverted U-shaped container frame 1 for accommodating the hard disk 0, and a suspension mechanism 2 that is detachably installed in the container frame 1 and is used to fix the hard disk 0, wherein a long groove array 11 is arranged on the top of the container frame 1, and L-shaped splicing edges 12 are provided on the top surface, bottom edge and side wall of the container frame 1; the suspension mechanism 2 includes a long screw 21, a cylindrical rubber top sleeve 22, a frustum-shaped rubber support 23, and a fastening nut 24; the long screw 21 is inserted into the long groove of the long groove array 11, and the rubber top sleeve 22 and the rubber support 23 are sequentially mounted on the long screw 21 from top to bottom on the inner side of the container frame 1, and the fastening nut 24 is threaded to the bottom of the long screw 21.

[0024] Embodiment 2: Extended Structure of This Server: The area where the long slot array 11 is located at the top of the housing frame 1 is recessed inward to form a groove 13. This not only increases the heat dissipation area on the underside of the hard drive head, but also conceals the hexagonal flat heads of the long screws, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and neat front view after the array is formed. The remaining structure and components are as described in Embodiment 1 and will not be repeated here.

[0025] Implementation 3: Extended Structure of This Server: The sidewalls of the housing frame 1 are provided with heat dissipation slots 14, arranged above the sidewall joint edges 12 of the housing frame 1. This improves the heat dissipation capacity of the hard disk. The remaining structure and components are as described in Implementation 1 and will not be repeated here.

[0026] Implementation 4: Extended Structure of This Server: The top and bottom edges of the housing frame 1 match. The edges 12 on the side walls of the housing frame 1 are used to form a hard drive matrix. Within a single structural unit, the hard drives can dissipate heat upward, downward, and all around. After being assembled into a matrix, the L-shaped edges create gaps around the structural units. Heat is dissipated through the top long slot array and the side heat dissipation slots into these gaps and then diffuses to the external environment. This ensures excellent heat dissipation for the hard drives in the array, maintaining operational stability. The remaining structure and components are as described in Implementation 1 and will not be repeated here.

[0027] When using: Figure 6 As shown, according to the size of the extended hard drive, select the appropriate long slots to install at least four suspension mechanisms, unscrew the suspension mechanism nuts and move the rubber support downward, place the four corners or both sides of the hard drive on the rubber support, alternately screw up the tightening nuts, and press the four corners or edges of the hard drive. After the hard drive is fixed, a structural unit is formed. The structural unit is spliced at the top, bottom and both sides using L-shaped splicing edges to form a unit array, completing the expansion. The suspension installation method and the clamping and fixing of the rubber top sleeve and the rubber support are not only convenient for disassembly, but also can greatly reduce the vibration of the hard drive during operation, thereby avoiding the noise generated by resonance after the array is formed; the assembly method of the suspension mechanism and the long slot array can flexibly adapt to the size and thickness of hard drives of different sizes, providing convenience for expansion and upgrading. The expansion structure of this server,

[0028] The expansion structure of this server overcomes the defects of the existing rack-mounted server body with insufficient expansion slots and limited storage device expansion. It can be spliced and increased as needed, minimizing unnecessary space occupation. After forming an array, it has vibration and noise reduction functions and excellent heat dissipation effect, which improves the operating stability of the hard disk array.

[0029] The above description shows the main features, basic principles, and advantages of the present invention. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments or examples, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, the above embodiments or examples should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present invention is limited by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes that fall within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0030] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An extended structure of a server, characterized by: It comprises an inverted U-shaped accommodating frame (1) for accommodating a hard disk (0), and a suspension mechanism (2) detachably mounted in the accommodating frame (1) for fixing the hard disk (0), wherein: The top of the accommodating frame (1) is provided with a long groove array (11), and the top surface, bottom edge and side wall of the accommodating frame (1) are provided with L-shaped splicing edges (12); the suspension mechanism (2) comprises a long screw (21), a cylindrical rubber top sleeve (22), a frustum-shaped rubber support (23), and a fastening nut (24); The long screw (21) is inserted into the long groove of the long groove array (11), the rubber top sleeve (22) and the rubber support (23) are sequentially mounted on the long screw (21) from top to bottom on the inner side of the accommodating frame (1), and the fastening nut (24) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the long screw (21).

2. The server expansion structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top area of the accommodating frame (1) where the long groove array (11) is arranged is recessed inwards to form a groove (13).

3. The server expansion structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A heat dissipation groove (14) is provided on the side wall of the accommodating frame (1), and the heat dissipation groove (14) is arranged above the splicing edge (12) of the side wall of the accommodating frame (1).

4. The server expansion structure according to claim 3, wherein: The top surface of the accommodating frame (1) matches the splicing edges (12) on the lower edge, and the splicing edges (12) on the two side walls of the accommodating frame (1) match.