Server BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) module device with light guide key and handle

Through the server BMC module device integrating light guide buttons and handles, the problem of insufficient layout space is solved, multifunctionalization is achieved, cost reduction and user experience and operation convenience are improved.

CN223284577UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29POWERLEADER COMPUTER SYST CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422600982.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-28
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The light guide column and button switch of traditional BMC modules are separated and insufficient layout space, making it difficult to configure components such as VGA, USB, RJ45 network port, Type-C interface and power switch button at the same time.

Method used

A server BMC module device with light guide buttons and handles is designed, and the light guide buttons and handles are integrated, and the light guide buttons and handles are installed on the front panel through self-tapping screws, and the UID buttons and external interfaces are set on the PCB board to achieve multifunctionalization.

Benefits of technology

Save layout space, reduce costs, improve user experience and operation convenience, and enhance scalability.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a server BMC (baseboard management controller) module device with light guide keys and a handle, which comprises a front panel provided with a handle part, and the handle part is mounted on one side of the front panel through self-tapping screws; and a pressing light guide unit for pressing and guiding light is arranged on the handle part. According to the server BMC module device with the light guide key and the handle, the light guide column, the key and the handle are integrated into a whole, multi-functionalization is achieved, meanwhile, the layout space is greatly saved, the cost is effectively reduced, and the user experience, operation convenience and expandability are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure belongs to the field of servers, and in particular relates to a server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle. Background Art

[0002] As a hardware controller, the BMC plays a crucial role in server management, providing functions such as remote server control, power management, sensor monitoring, event logging, KVM access, firmware updates, and alarm notifications. Traditional BMC modules feature separate light guides and pushbutton switches. When designing a BMC card, if you need to simultaneously configure VGA, USB, RJ45 network ports, a Type-C port, a power button, and a light guide, you'll face the challenge of insufficient layout space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle, aiming to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution of the utility model is a server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle, comprising:

[0005] A front panel, wherein a handle is provided on the front panel and the handle is mounted on one side of the front panel by self-tapping screws;

[0006] The handle is provided with a pressing and light-guiding unit for pressing and guiding light.

[0007] Furthermore, the press-to-light guide unit includes a light guide button, the front panel is provided with a light guide hole, and the light guide button is installed in the light guide hole.

[0008] Furthermore, a buckle is provided on the side of the light guide button, and a buckle hole for placing the buckle is provided on the side of the handle, and the buckle hole is provided on the buckle step in the light guide hole.

[0009] Furthermore, a stop block is provided on the side of the light guide button, and a stop step is provided in the light guide hole for limiting the pressing depth of the light guide button.

[0010] Furthermore, the stop block and the buckle are arranged in back-to-back directions.

[0011] Furthermore, the setting depth of the stop step is less than the setting depth of the buckle step.

[0012] Furthermore, the self-tapping screws are used to connect the front panel and the handle portion, the self-tapping screws are arranged on the back side of the handle portion, and the self-tapping screws include a first self-tapping screw and a second self-tapping screw.

[0013] Furthermore, the server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle further includes:

[0014] a PCB board, the PCB board being arranged behind the front panel and connected to the front panel;

[0015] The front end of the PCB board is provided with a UID button and an external interface, the end of the light guide button is used to press the UID button, and a hollow position corresponding to the external interface is provided at a corresponding position on the front panel.

[0016] Furthermore, the external interface includes a combination of one or more of a Type-C interface, an RJ45 interface, a USB interface, and a VGA interface.

[0017] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a server, including the server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle, and the server also includes:

[0018] A chassis is provided with a slide rail for installing and removing the server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0020] In this application, a server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle is proposed. The server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle integrates a light-guiding column, a button, and a handle into one, thereby achieving multifunctionality while greatly saving layout space, effectively reducing costs, and improving user experience, operational convenience, and scalability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the handle portion of the server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the server BMC module device with a light guide button and a handle of the present invention, with the handle portion removed and the light guide unit pressed.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a rear schematic diagram of the server BMC module device with a light guide button and a handle, with the handle portion removed and the light guide unit pressed.

[0026] Figure 6 The utility model is a schematic diagram of a light-guiding button of a server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle.

[0027] Figure 7 The utility model is a schematic diagram of a server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle.

[0028] Figure 100, front panel; 110, first self-tapping screw; 111, second self-tapping screw; 120, light guide hole; 121, snap step; 122, stop step; 200, handle; 210, press light guide unit; 211, light guide button; 212, snap; 213, stop block; 220, snap hole; 300, PCB board; 310, UID button; 320, hollow position; 330, Type-C interface; 340, RJ45 interface; 350, USB interface; 360, VGA interface; 400, chassis; 410, slide rail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the embodiments and drawings to clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present invention so as to fully understand the purpose, scheme and effect of the present invention. It should be noted that the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other unless there is a conflict.

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, when a feature is referred to as being "fixed" or "connected" to another feature, it may be directly fixed or connected to the other feature or indirectly fixed or connected to the other feature. In addition, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" used in this utility model are merely relative to the relative positions of the components of the utility model in the accompanying drawings.

[0031] In addition, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art. The terms used in this specification are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any combination of one or more of the related listed items.

[0032] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used to describe various elements in the present disclosure, these elements should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish elements of the same type from each other. For example, a first element may also be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may also be referred to as a first element without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 7In this application, a server BMC module device with a light guide button 211 and a handle is proposed, referring to Figures 1 to 2 ,include:

[0034] A front panel 100 having a handle 200 mounted on the front panel 100 and mounted on one side of the front panel 100 by self-tapping screws;

[0035] The handle 200 is provided with a pressing light guiding unit 210 for pressing and guiding light.

[0036] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0037] This application proposes a server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle. The server BMC module device with a light-guiding button 211 and a handle integrates a light-guiding column, a button, and a handle into one device, achieving multifunctionality while significantly saving layout space, effectively reducing costs, and improving user experience, ease of operation, and scalability. The server BMC module device with a light-guiding button 211 and a handle has a simple structure, integrating the light-guiding column and the button to save layout space, achieve multifunctionality, and is easy to assemble and disassemble, labor-saving, reliable, and highly valuable.

[0038] Further, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 The press light guide unit 210 includes a light guide button 211 . The front panel 100 is provided with a light guide hole 120 . The light guide button 211 is installed in the light guide hole 120 .

[0039] Specifically, the light-guiding button 211 cooperates with the handle 200. The light-guiding button 211 is also called a light-guiding column. The light-guiding button 211 moves in the light-guiding hole 120. The user presses the head of the light-guiding button 211 so that the tail of the light-guiding button 211 touches and presses the UID button 310. The UID button 310 is any control switch in the server, thereby achieving the technical effect of controlling the switch in the server.

[0040] Furthermore, the light of the UID button 310 (switch button) is transmitted to the front end of the front panel 100 through the light guide button 211 , so that the user can observe the current state of the UID button 310 (switch button).

[0041] Further, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 A buckle 212 is provided on the side of the light guide button 211 , and a buckle hole 220 for placing the buckle 212 is provided on the side of the handle 200 . The buckle hole 220 is provided on the buckle step 121 in the light guide hole 120 .

[0042] Further, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 A stop block 213 is further provided on the side of the light guide button 211 , and a stop step 122 is provided in the light guide hole 120 for limiting the pressing depth of the light guide button 211 .

[0043] Specifically, the pressing stroke of the light guide button 211 is the same as the stroke of the UID button 310 (switch button), and a stop step 122 is provided inside the handle 200 to prevent the light guide button 211 from being over-pressed.

[0044] Further, refer to Figure 6 The stop block 213 and the buckle 212 are arranged in back-to-back relationship.

[0045] Further, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 The setting depth of the stop step 122 is less than the setting depth of the buckle step 121.

[0046] Further, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The self-tapping screws are used to connect the front panel 100 and the handle portion 200 . The self-tapping screws are arranged on the back side of the handle portion 200 . The self-tapping screws include a first self-tapping screw 110 and a second self-tapping screw 111 .

[0047] Specifically, the handle portion 200 is fixed to the front panel 100 by screws, and the light guide button 211 moves in the light guide hole 120 in the handle portion 200 , thereby pressing the UID button 310 .

[0048] Further, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The server BMC module device with the light-guiding button 211 and the handle further includes:

[0049] A PCB board 300 , which is disposed behind the front panel 100 and connected to the front panel 100 ;

[0050] The front end of the PCB board 300 is provided with a UID button 310 and an external interface. The end of the light guide button 211 is used to press the UID button 310. The corresponding position on the front panel 100 is provided with a hollow position 320 corresponding to the external interface.

[0051] Specifically, the front panel 100 is locked and fixed to the PCB.

[0052] Further, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The external interface includes a combination of one or more of a Type-C interface 330 , an RJ45 interface 340 , a USB interface 350 and a VGA interface 360 ​​.

[0053] Further, refer to Figure 7 The present invention further provides a server, including the server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle, and the server further includes:

[0054] The chassis 400 is provided with a slide rail 410 for installing and removing the server BMC module device with the light-guiding button 211 and the handle.

[0055] Specifically, the server BMC module device with the light guide button 211 and the handle slides into the chassis 400 through the slide rail 410, and can also be pulled out of the server chassis 400 through the handle portion 200 and screws.

[0056] The steps for installing the server BMC module device with the light guide button 211 and the handle are as follows:

[0057] S100, installing the light guide button 211 into the handle 200, and fixing it by engaging the hook of the light guide button 211 with the buckle hole 220 of the handle 200;

[0058] S200: Fit the handle 200 with the light-guiding button 211 installed on it to the front panel 100, and tighten the threaded holes on the back of the handle 200 with self-tapping screws to fix the handle 200 to the front panel 100.

[0059] S300. Fasten the front panel 100 to the PCB 300 using M3 screws.

[0060] S400, the server BMC module device with a light guide button 211 and the handle is loaded from the outside to the inside of the chassis 400 through the slide rail 410;

[0061] S500: To remove the server BMC module assembly with the light guide button 211 and the handle, pull out the handle portion 200 and the captive screws, so that the server BMC module assembly with the light guide button 211 and the handle slides out of the chassis 400 along the guide rails.

[0062] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments. As long as the technical effects of the present invention are achieved by the same means, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure shall be included within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Within the scope of protection of the present invention, its technical solutions and / or implementation methods may be modified and varied in various ways.

Claims

1. A server BMC module device with a light-guiding button and a handle, characterized in that: include: A front panel (100), wherein a handle portion (200) is provided on the front panel (100), and the handle portion (200) is mounted on one side of the front panel (100) by self-tapping screws; The handle portion (200) is provided with a pressing and light-guiding unit (210) for pressing and guiding light.

2. The server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and handles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The press light guide unit (210) comprises a light guide button (211); the front panel (100) is provided with a light guide hole (120); and the light guide button (211) is installed in the light guide hole (120).

3. The server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and handles according to claim 2, characterized in that: A buckle (212) is provided on the side of the light guide button (211), and a buckle hole (220) for accommodating the buckle (212) is provided on the side of the handle (200), and the buckle hole (220) is provided on a buckle step (121) in the light guide hole (120).

4. The server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle according to claim 3, characterized in that: A stop block (213) is further provided on the side of the light guide button (211), and a stop step (122) for limiting the pressing depth of the light guide button (211) is provided in the light guide hole (120).

5. The server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and handles according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stop block (213) and the buckle (212) are arranged in back-to-back orientation.

6. The server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The setting depth of the stop step (122) is less than the setting depth of the buckle step (121).

7. The server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The self-tapping screws are used to connect the front panel (100) and the handle portion (200), and the self-tapping screws are arranged on the back side of the handle portion (200). The self-tapping screws include a first self-tapping screw (110) and a second self-tapping screw (111).

8. The server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle further includes: a PCB board (300), the PCB board (300) being arranged behind the front panel (100) and connected to the front panel (100); A UID button (310) and an external interface are provided at the front end of the PCB board (300); the end of the light guide button (211) is used to press the UID button (310); and a hollow position (320) corresponding to the external interface is provided at a corresponding position on the front panel (100).

9. The server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The external interface comprises a combination of one or more of a Type-C interface (330), an RJ45 interface (340), a USB interface (350) and a VGA interface (360).

10. A server comprising the server BMC module device with light-guiding buttons and a handle according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The server further includes: A chassis (400) is provided with a slide rail (410) for installing and removing the server BMC module device with the light-guiding button (211) and the handle.