Reinforcing device for electronic device, reinforcing assembly and electronic equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a reinforcing device for an electronic device, a reinforcing assembly and electronic equipment. The reinforcing device comprises a pair of reinforcing plates suitable for being arranged on the two sides of the electronic device respectively, and each reinforcing plate comprises a body arranged to cover and clamp the electronic device; the first supporting foot part is arranged at the first end of the body and comprises a first coupling part, and the first supporting foot part is suitable for being fixed to a circuit board used for bearing electronic devices through the first coupling part; the second supporting leg part is arranged at the second end, opposite to the first supporting leg part, of the body, the tail end of the second supporting leg part is separated from the circuit board by a preset distance, the second supporting leg part comprises a second coupling part, and the second supporting leg part is coupled to the first supporting leg part of the other reinforcing plate through the second coupling part. According to the reinforcing device, low-reliability electronic devices such as a solid state disk and a memory bank in the domain controller are protected through a simple structure, and the stability and reliability of the electronic devices are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Example embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of electronic devices, and more particularly, to a reinforcement device, a reinforcement assembly, and an electronic device for an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] For electronic devices such as memory and solid-state drives, traditional plug-in connectors rely primarily on mechanical connections and contact pressure to maintain stability. However, when these electronic devices are used in vehicles, such as domain controllers, these connections are prone to loosening, poor contact, or even disconnection due to the vehicle's bumps and vibrations, leading to performance degradation or even failure. Utility Model Content

[0003] The first aspect of the present disclosure provides a reinforcement device for an electronic device. The reinforcement device includes: a pair of reinforcement plates, adapted to be arranged on either side of the electronic device, and each including: a body, arranged to cover and clamp the electronic device; a first leg, arranged at a first end of the body, including a first coupling portion, the first leg adapted to be fixed to a circuit board for carrying the electronic device via the first coupling portion; and a second leg, arranged at a second end of the body opposite to the first leg, with a distal end of the second leg spaced a predetermined distance from the circuit board, the second leg including a second coupling portion, the second leg coupled to the first leg of the other reinforcement plate via the second coupling portion.

[0004] The strengthening device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure protects low-reliability electronic components such as solid-state drives and memory modules in the domain controller through a simple structure, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the electronic components. Other benefits will be described below in conjunction with the corresponding embodiments.

[0005] In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate further includes: a top coupling portion arranged on a side of the body away from the circuit board, the top coupling portion protruding from the electronic device, and including a third coupling portion, the top coupling portion coupled to the top coupling portion of another reinforcing plate via the third coupling portion.

[0006] In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate further includes: at least one avoidance portion, arranged between the body and at least one of the first support leg and the second support leg, to provide avoidance space for disassembly components used to fix the electronic device to the circuit board.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first leg portion includes a support portion arranged to contact the circuit board, and wherein the first coupling portion is a through hole arranged on the support portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second coupling portion is a through hole for a fastener to pass through to couple the second leg portion to the first leg portion of another reinforcing plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, the third coupling portion on the first reinforcing plate of a pair of reinforcing plates is a through hole, and the second reinforcing plate includes a threaded hole corresponding to the third coupling portion, and the third coupling portion on the first reinforcing plate is suitable for allowing a screw to pass through and be screwed into the threaded hole of the second reinforcing plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate further includes a reinforcing rib structure arranged on at least one of the main body, the first supporting leg, and the second supporting leg.

[0011] Embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a reinforcement assembly, comprising: a plurality of reinforcement devices according to the first aspect above, respectively arranged on a plurality of electronic devices arranged side by side; and at least one connecting plate, arranged at the top coupling portions of the plurality of reinforcement devices, to connect the plurality of reinforcement devices.

[0012] In some embodiments, the reinforcing device further comprises: at least one recessed portion formed in the top coupling portion for accommodating the at least one connecting plate.

[0013] An embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an electronic device comprising at least one electronic device and the reinforcing device according to the first aspect and / or the reinforcing assembly according to the second aspect.

[0014] It should be understood that the contents described in the summary of the present invention are not intended to limit the key features or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become readily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The above and other features, advantages and aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 shows a perspective schematic diagram of a reinforcement device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a reinforcing plate of a reinforcing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0018] Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram of a reinforcement assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following describes embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although certain embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "including" and similar terms should be understood as open inclusion, that is, "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "based at least in part on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "some embodiments" should be understood as "at least some embodiments". Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below. The terms "first", "second", etc. may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below.

[0021] The principles of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to several exemplary embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. Although preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that these embodiments are described only to enable those skilled in the art to better understand and implement the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way.

[0022] In a vehicle's domain controller, multiple electronic devices are usually connected in a plug-in structure, including memory, solid-state drives, and the like. Traditional plug-in structures rely mainly on mechanical connection and contact pressure to maintain the stability of memory and solid-state drives. However, under the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle, these connections are prone to loosening, poor contact, or even disconnection, resulting in performance degradation or failure of electronic components. For example, a memory module may become loose from the slot due to vibration, causing data transmission interruption; the connector of a solid-state drive may wear out due to long-term vibration, affecting the reliability of data storage and reading. In addition, bumps and vibrations may also cause physical damage to the electronic devices themselves, such as cracks in solder joints and bending of printed circuit boards, which further affects the overall stability and reliability of electronic devices such as domain controllers.

[0023] To address these issues, existing technologies have proposed several improvements. For example, increasing the contact pressure of the plug-in structure to enhance the stability of the connection, or using higher-strength materials to manufacture the plug-in structure to improve its shock resistance. However, these measures still have limitations in practical applications. On the one hand, increasing the contact pressure may increase connector wear and shorten its service life; on the other hand, while using high-strength materials can improve shock resistance, it also increases manufacturing costs and process complexity. In addition, some solutions absorb vibration by adding cushioning materials to the plug-in structure, but this will to some extent affect the heat dissipation performance of the electronic device, thereby affecting the overall efficiency of the system.

[0024] In order to solve or at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems or other potential problems existing in the traditional electronic device 201 , an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a reinforcement device for the electronic device 201 . Figure 1 FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a reinforcing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein an electronic device 201 is protected therein. The concept according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the reinforcing device for electronic device 201 generally includes a pair of reinforcing plates 101. The pair of reinforcing plates 101 can have the same structure to facilitate manufacturing and subsequent assembly. The pair of reinforcing plates 101 are used to be arranged on both sides of the electronic device 201 to provide reinforced protection for the electronic device 201. Figure 2 FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of one of the reinforcing plates 101. Figure 2 As shown, the reinforcing plate 101 includes a body 1013 and two supporting legs arranged at both ends of the body 1013. For the convenience of subsequent description, the two supporting legs will be referred to as a first supporting leg 1014 and a second supporting leg 1015, respectively.

[0026] The body 1013 is configured to cover and hold the electronic device 201. This protects the electronic device 201 from the risk of shaking due to bumps and other factors. Furthermore, the body 1013 can be made of a thermally conductive material. This covers and holds the electronic device 201, facilitating heat dissipation and improving its performance.

[0027] The first leg portion 1014 is arranged at the first end of the body 1013 and includes a first coupling portion. The first leg portion 1014 is suitable for being fixed to a circuit board for carrying the electronic device 201 via the first coupling portion. In some embodiments, the first leg portion 1014 includes: a support portion 1019, which is arranged to contact the circuit board, and wherein the first coupling portion is a through hole arranged on the support portion 1019. After passing through the through hole, the screw can be screwed into the corresponding threaded hole of the circuit board, thereby coupling the first leg to the circuit board. Of course, it should be understood that the first coupling portion can also be coupled to the circuit board using other coupling methods, which may include but are not limited to: snap connection, bonding, etc.

[0028] The second leg 1015 is disposed on the second end of the body 1013, opposite the first leg 1014. Unlike the first leg, the second leg does not extend to the circuit board, but is spaced a predetermined distance from the circuit board. The second leg 1015 includes a second coupling portion. The second leg 1015 is coupled to the first leg 1014 of the other reinforcing plate 101 via the second coupling portion.

[0029] For ease of description, hereinafter, one of the pair of reinforcing plates 101 used to fasten the same electronic device 201 will be referred to as the first reinforcing plate 1011, and the other as the second reinforcing plate 1012. In some embodiments, the second coupling portion on the first reinforcing plate 1011 is a through hole. A fastener, such as a screw, can pass through the through hole and screw into the threaded hole of the first leg portion 1014 of the second reinforcing plate 1012, thereby coupling the second leg portion 1015 of the first reinforcing plate 1011 to the first leg portion 1014 of the second reinforcing plate 1012.

[0030] In this way, the pair of reinforcing plates 101 can be firmly fixed to both sides of the electronic device 201, thereby effectively protecting the electronic device 201. This arrangement and coupling method of the legs facilitates the mutual coupling between the pair of reinforcing plates 101, ensuring the clamping force between the pair of reinforcing plates 101 while avoiding coupling stress between the two reinforcing plates 101, thereby improving the reliability of the reinforcing device.

[0031] In some embodiments, to further increase the clamping force between the two reinforcing plates 101 and improve protection, the reinforcing plates 101 may further include a top coupling portion 1016. The top coupling portion 1016 is disposed on a side of the body 1013 away from the circuit board and protrudes beyond the electronic device 201. The top coupling portion 1016 includes a third coupling portion 1017. The top coupling portion 1016 is coupled to the top coupling portion 1016 of the other reinforcing plate 101 via the third coupling portion 1017. In other words, the top coupling portions 1016 of the two reinforcing plates 101 are coupled together via the third coupling portion 1017.

[0032] In some embodiments, the third coupling portion 1017 on the first reinforcing plate 1011 of the pair of reinforcing plates 101 is a through hole, and the second reinforcing plate 1012 includes a threaded hole corresponding to the third coupling portion 1017. The third coupling portion 1017 on the first reinforcing plate 1011 is suitable for allowing a screw to pass through and screw into the threaded hole in the second reinforcing plate 1012, thereby achieving coupling between the reinforcing plates 101 at the top coupling portion 1016. In some embodiments, the top coupling portions 1016 may also be coupled to each other through other appropriate methods, such as, but not limited to, snap-fit ​​connections, adhesive bonding, or riveting.

[0033] In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate 101 may further include at least one avoidance portion 1018. The at least one avoidance portion 1018 is arranged between the body 1013 and at least one of the first leg portion 1014 and the second leg portion 1015 to provide avoidance space for disassembly components used to fix the electronic device 201 to the circuit board. Figure 2 As shown in FIG, the reinforcing plate 101 may include two avoidance portions 1018 , which are respectively arranged between the body 1013 and the first supporting leg portion 1014 and the second supporting leg portion 1015 .

[0034] In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate 101 may further include a reinforcing rib structure disposed on at least one of the body 1013, the first leg 1014, and the second leg 1015. The reinforcing rib structure can enhance the strength of the reinforcing plate 101 without increasing the rear portion of the reinforcing plate 101. The reinforcing rib structure may be a transverse or longitudinal protrusion, as shown in the figure.

[0035] In some cases, multiple electronic devices 201 in an electronic device are arranged side by side. The reinforcing device of the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to the case where multiple electronic devices 201 are arranged side by side. Figure 3 A schematic diagram is shown in which a plurality of reinforcing devices are arranged side by side to form a reinforcing assembly to protect a plurality of electronic devices 201 arranged side by side according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] like Figure 3As shown, the reinforcement assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes multiple reinforcement devices mentioned above. Each reinforcement device in the reinforcement assembly is coupled to a corresponding electronic device 201. The reinforcement assembly also includes at least one connecting plate 1020 for connecting the multiple reinforcement devices. The at least one connecting plate 1020 is arranged on the top coupling portion 1016 of the multiple reinforcement devices to connect the multiple reinforcement devices, thereby further enhancing the reliability of the multiple electronic devices 201.

[0037] In some embodiments, the reinforcement device may include at least one recessed portion 1010 formed in the top coupling portion 1016 to accommodate at least one connecting plate 1020. The connecting plate 1020 may have through-holes for fasteners such as screws to pass through and be screwed into the reinforcement device, thereby achieving coupling between the connecting plate 1020 and the reinforcement device and thereby improving the reliability of the entire reinforcement assembly. Figure 3 The reinforcement assembly is shown to include two connecting plates 1020 and two corresponding recessed portions 1010. Of course, it should be understood that the number of connecting plates 1020 and recessed portions can be set to 1, 2 or more as needed, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to this.

[0038] Embodiments of the present disclosure also provide an electronic device, such as a domain controller. This electronic device includes one or more electronic devices 201, such as memory or a solid-state drive, and the aforementioned reinforcement device or reinforcement assembly. In this way, low-reliability electronic devices 201, such as solid-state drives and memory modules, in the domain controller are protected by a simple structure, improving the stability and reliability of the electronic devices 201.

[0039] The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above. The above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, or technical improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable other persons skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A strengthening device for electronic devices, characterized in that: include: A pair of reinforcing plates (101), adapted to be arranged on both sides of the electronic device (201), respectively, and comprising: A body (1013) arranged to cover and hold the electronic device (201); a first leg portion (1014) arranged at a first end of the body (1013) and comprising a first coupling portion, wherein the first leg portion (1014) is adapted to be fixed to a circuit board for carrying the electronic device (201) via the first coupling portion; and A second leg portion (1015) is arranged on a second end of the body (1013) opposite to the first leg portion (1014), and an end of the second leg portion (1015) is spaced a predetermined distance from the circuit board. The second leg portion (1015) includes a second coupling portion, and the second leg portion (1015) is coupled to the first leg portion (1014) of another reinforcing plate (101) via the second coupling portion.

2. The reinforcing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The reinforcing plate (101) further comprises: A top coupling portion (1016) is arranged on a side of the body (1013) away from the circuit board, the top coupling portion (1016) protruding from the electronic device (201) and comprising a third coupling portion (1017), the top coupling portion (1016) being coupled to a top coupling portion (1016) of another reinforcing plate (101) via the third coupling portion (1017).

3. The reinforcing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The reinforcing plate (101) further comprises: At least one avoidance portion (1018) is arranged between the body (1013) and at least one of the first support leg (1014) and the second support leg (1015) to provide an avoidance space for a disassembly component used to fix the electronic device (201) to the circuit board.

4. The reinforcing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first leg (1014) comprises: A support portion (1019) is arranged to contact the circuit board, and wherein the first coupling portion is a through hole arranged on the support portion.

5. The reinforcing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The second coupling portion is a through hole for a fastener to pass through to couple the second leg portion (1015) to the first leg portion (1014) of another reinforcing plate (101).

6. The reinforcing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The third coupling portion (1017) on the first reinforcing plate (1011) of the pair of reinforcing plates (101) is a through hole, and The second reinforcing plate (1012) includes a threaded hole corresponding to the third coupling portion (1017), and the third coupling portion (1017) on the first reinforcing plate (1011) is suitable for allowing a screw to pass through and be screwed into the threaded hole of the second reinforcing plate (1012).

7. The reinforcing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The reinforcing plate (101) further includes a reinforcing rib structure, which is arranged on at least one of the main body (1013), the first supporting leg (1014), and the second supporting leg (1015).

8. A reinforcement component, characterized in that: include: A plurality of reinforcing devices according to any one of claims 1 to 7, respectively arranged on a plurality of electronic devices (201) arranged side by side; as well as At least one connecting plate (1020) is arranged on the top coupling parts (1016) of the plurality of reinforcing devices to connect the plurality of reinforcing devices.

9. The reinforcement assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that The reinforcing device further comprises: At least one recessed portion (1010) is formed in the top coupling portion (1016) for accommodating the at least one connecting plate (1020).

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: at least one electronic device (201); as well as A reinforcement device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and / or a reinforcement assembly according to claim 8 or 9.

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