Case

Abstract

A case comprises a case unit, an electronic unit and a heat dissipation unit. The machine shell unit comprises a main machine shell, a bottom machine shell arranged at the bottom of the main machine shell, and an I / O panel which is installed on one side of the bottom machine shell and can constantly move to the front in a front-back moving mode. The main machine shell comprises a perspective window for displaying internal equipment, and a main machine space and a side machine space are defined. A wire arrangement space is defined by the bottom machine shell. The electronic unit comprises a main board and a display card which are located in the host space and vertically inserted into the bottom of the host shell, and a plurality of cables which downwards extend into the flat cable space from the bottom of the main board. The heat dissipation unit is installed in the host space, can effectively dissipate heat, and comprises two first heat dissipation devices arranged on the front side and the rear side, and a second heat dissipation device arranged on the side. By means of the configuration, the case can be placed on the left side or the right side of a user in a front-back steering mode, and use convenience can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a computer electronic device, in particular to a chassis with a graphics card installed thereon. Background Art

[0002] Conventional computer cases typically consist of a housing with a backplate and a viewing window, a motherboard positioned upright within the housing and plugged into the backplate at the rear, a graphics card positioned horizontally within the housing and plugged into the backplate at the rear, and a fan mounted on the rear side. The housing merely defines a storage space, with all components and wiring jumbled within it, creating a cluttered and unsightly overall appearance. Furthermore, to position the viewing window toward the user's side (e.g., the right side), the chassis's design only allows for placement on one side of the user's face, preventing placement on the other side. This makes it inconvenient to use. Furthermore, the chassis only contains a single fan, resulting in poor heat dissipation and potential design improvements. Furthermore, the graphics card is electrically connected to the motherboard, but due to its weight and the fact that only the rear end of the graphics card plugs into the backplate, its front end is unsupported and tends to sag, making it prone to loosening or falling off. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a chassis that can overcome at least one disadvantage of the background technology.

[0004] The chassis of the utility model comprises a casing unit, an electronic unit, and a heat dissipation unit.

[0005] The casing unit includes a main casing that defines a host space and a side machine space located next to the host space, a bottom casing arranged at the bottom of the main casing and defining a wiring space, and an I / O panel installed on a side of the bottom casing away from the side machine space. The main casing includes two end plates spaced front to back, light-transmitting windows and side panels spaced left to right, and a top plate and a bottom plate spaced up and down. The bottom plate has a jack connecting the host space and the wiring space up and down, and at least one card slot opening upward. The bottom casing includes a frame that supports the main casing. The I / O panel is located correspondingly below the window and can move forward and backward to the end plate.

[0006] The electronic unit includes a motherboard and a graphics card respectively arranged upright in the host space, and several cables accommodated in the cable space. The motherboard includes an I / O module located on the bottom side and inserted downward into the jack. The graphics card includes a card end located on the bottom side and inserted downward into the at least one card slot, and a plug end located on one side and plugged into the motherboard. One end of the cable is connected to the I / O module, and the other end extends from the rear side below the bottom casing or the side corresponding to the side panel.

[0007] The heat dissipation unit is installed in the host space and includes two first heat sinks respectively arranged on the end plates and a second heat sink installed on the side plates.

[0008] In the chassis described in the present invention, the mainboard and the window are located between the window and the side panels in parallel, the graphics card and the mainboard are perpendicular to each other, and the graphics card and the end panels are located between the end panels in parallel.

[0009] The chassis described in the present invention, the bottom shell also includes two first cable management seats respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the frame, and a second cable management seat arranged on one side of the frame and correspondingly located below the side panel, each of the first cable management seats has a plurality of first cable grooves arranged at intervals left and right and capable of respectively providing for the cables to be embedded, and the second cable management seat has a plurality of second cable grooves arranged at intervals front and back and capable of respectively providing for the cables to be embedded.

[0010] The chassis described in the present invention, the bottom shell also includes two end covers that can be detachably covered on the front and rear sides of the frame and can accommodate corresponding cables extending from the bottom, and a side cover that can be detachably covered on one side of the frame and located below the side panel.

[0011] In the chassis of the present invention, the frame defines a slide groove located below the viewing window and extending longitudinally forward and backward, and the I / O panel can slide forward and backward in the slide groove to be positioned.

[0012] The chassis of the present invention, the bottom shell further comprises a blocking cover which can be detachably covered on the other end of the slide slot and is adjacent to the I / O panel.

[0013] In the chassis of the present invention, the frame has a plurality of magnetic attraction portions arranged around the slide slots, and the blocking cover has a cover plate and a plurality of magnetic screws arranged on the cover plate and capable of being magnetically attracted to the corresponding magnetic attraction portions.

[0014] In the chassis of the present invention, the cover plate has a hole groove arranged on a side away from the wiring space.

[0015] In the chassis of the present invention, each of the end plates is a metal perforated plate, and the side plates are metal perforated plates.

[0016] In the chassis of the present invention, the electronic unit further includes a power supply installed in the side machine space.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present invention are that: the chassis has the functions of compartment management, non-directional placement and effective heat dissipation through the above configuration, and can also firmly install the graphics card to avoid affecting the function. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the chassis of the utility model, illustrating a placement position of the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 is a top view of the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 is a fragmentary cross-sectional side view of the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 is an incomplete bottom perspective exploded view of the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 is an incomplete exploded perspective view of the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 is a fragmentary cross-sectional rear view of the embodiment, illustrating the structure of the I / O panel of the embodiment being installed in the slide slot;

[0025] Figure 7 is an incomplete sectional rear view of the embodiment, illustrating the structure in which the plurality of magnet screws are magnetically attracted to the plurality of magnetic attraction portions when the cover is installed in the slide slot;

[0026] Figure 8 2 is a diagram of the embodiment in use, illustrating another placement position of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] See Figures 1 to 3 An embodiment of the chassis of the present invention includes a housing unit 1, an electronic unit 2, and a heat dissipation unit 3.

[0028] The housing unit 1 includes a main housing 11 that defines a host space 110 and a side space 118 located next to the host space 110, a bottom housing 12 arranged at the bottom of the main housing 11 and defining a cable space 121, and an I / O panel 19 installed on a side of the bottom housing 12 away from the side space 118.

[0029] The main housing 11 includes two end plates 111 spaced apart front to back, a window 112 and a side plate 113 spaced apart left to right, and a top plate 114 and a bottom plate 115 spaced apart top to bottom. Each of the end plates 111 is a metal perforated plate, which is conducive to heat dissipation and dust prevention. Moreover, the end plates 111 have the same appearance, so there is no difference between the front and back. The window 112 is located on one side of the main space 110. The window 112 is made of a light-transmitting material, such as but not limited to glass or acrylic, which allows people to appreciate the configuration and operation of the internal components of the main space 110, and can also add lighting visual effects. The side panel 113 is located on one side of the side machine space 118. The side panel 113 is a metal perforated plate, which is conducive to heat dissipation and dust prevention. The top plate 114 can be made of the same light-transmitting material as the window 112, but in practice it can also be made of an opaque metal plate. The bottom plate 115 has a jack 116 that connects the host space 110 and the cable space 121 vertically, and several card slots 117 arranged front to back and open upward. The card slots 117 can be used to insert various interface cards, such as but not limited to graphics cards 22, sound cards, network cards, hard drives, TV tuner cards, IEEE1394 cards, and other customized components. It should be noted that the number of card slots 117 is not limited to several, and in other variations of this embodiment, it can also be one. The structure of the bottom chassis 12 will be described in detail later. The I / O panel 19 is located below the window 112 and has a button 191, such as but not limited to a power button, and several I / O ports 192, such as but not limited to USB, Type-C, or audio jacks. Since the structure and function of the I / O panel 19 are not the focus of this utility model, they will not be described in detail here.

[0030] The electronics unit 2 includes a motherboard 21 and a graphics card 22, each positioned upright within the mainframe space 110; several cables 23 housed within the cable compartment 121; and a power supply 24 installed within the side compartment 118 and electrically connecting the motherboard 21 and the graphics card 22. The motherboard 21 is positioned parallel to the viewing window 112 and between the viewing window 112 and the side panel 113. The motherboard 21 includes an I / O module 211 located on the bottom side and inserted downwardly into the socket 116. The graphics card 22 is perpendicular to the motherboard 21 and parallel to the end panels 111, positioned between them. The graphics card 22 includes a card end 221 located on the bottom side and inserted downwardly into the corresponding card slot 117; and a plug end 222 located on one side and plugged into the motherboard 21. One end of the cable 23 is connected to the I / O module 211, and the other end extends from the lower rear side of the base housing 12 or from the side corresponding to the side panel 113. In this embodiment, the cable 23 extends from the rear side below the bottom housing 12 .

[0031] The heat dissipation unit 3 is installed in the host space 110 and includes two first radiators 31, each mounted on the end plate 111, and a second radiator 32 mounted on the side plate 113. Each first radiator 31 and / or the second radiator 32 can be a cooling fan or a water-cooled heat sink. In this embodiment, a cooling fan is used as an example. The first radiator 31 and the second radiator 32 can change their operating modes according to the design. For example, the first radiator 31 can be activated to draw air into the host space 110 in a bidirectional manner, while the second radiator 32 can be activated to exhaust air, expelling air from the host space 110 in a unidirectional manner. For another example, one of the first radiators 31 can be activated to draw air into the host space 110 in a unidirectional manner, while the other of the first radiators 31 and the second radiator 32 can be activated to exhaust air, expelling air from the host space 110 in a unidirectional manner.

[0032] See Figures 4 to 7 The bottom casing 12 includes a frame 13 that supports the main casing 11, two first cable management seats 14 respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the frame 13, a second cable management seat 15 arranged on one side of the frame 13 and correspondingly located below the side panel 113, two end covers 16 that can be detachably covered on the front and rear sides of the frame 13 and can partially cover the first cable management seat 14, a side cover 17 that can be detachably covered on one side of the frame 13 and located below the side panel 113 and can partially cover the second cable management seat 15, and a cover 18 for covering the empty space next to the I / O panel 19.

[0033] The frame 13 defines a slide 131 located below the viewing window 112 and extending longitudinally from front to back, and several magnetic portions 132 disposed around the slide 131. The slide 131 allows the I / O panel 19 to be installed so that it can slide back and forth. During use, the I / O panel 19 constantly slides forward to one end of the slide 131, that is, the side facing forward and closer to the user (not shown), to facilitate operation by the user. Each of the first cable management seats 14 has several first cable grooves 141 spaced apart from each other and capable of respectively inserting the cables 23, thereby neatly organizing the cables 23. The second cable management seat 15 has several second cable grooves 151 spaced apart from each other and capable of respectively inserting the cables 23, thereby neatly organizing the cables 23. The end cover 16 and the side cover 17 can respectively shield the first cable management seat 14 and the second cable management seat 15, and the gaps below the end cover 16 and the side cover 17 allow the cables 23 to extend out, thereby improving the appearance. The blocking cover 18 is detachably covering the other end of the slide 131. For example, when the I / O panel 19 is located at the front end of the slide 131 during use, the blocking cover 18 will cover the rear end of the slide 131, that is, behind the I / O panel 19. The blocking cover 18 has a cover plate 181 and several magnetic screws 182 provided on the cover plate 181 and capable of being magnetically attracted to the corresponding magnetic attraction portion 132. The magnetic screws 182 and the magnetic attraction portion 132 are designed to be screw-free, which makes it easier to assemble and disassemble the cover plate 181. In addition, the cover plate 181 has a hole groove 183 provided on the side away from the cable space 121, which can be used for fingers or tools to be inserted into to apply force to pull the cover plate 181 away from the slide 131, making it easier to use.

[0034] See Figure 1 、 Figure 8 The chassis of the present invention is designed with front-to-back symmetry among the main housing 11, the bottom housing 12, and the heat dissipation unit 3, and the I / O panel 19 is designed to be movable forward and backward, so that the chassis can be flipped left and right to change its placement according to various usage requirements. The following are examples of two placement positions of the chassis. Figure 1 , facing Figure 1 From the perspective of the user, when the chassis is placed on the right side of the screen 41 and keyboard 42, the window 112 is located on the left side of the screen 41, allowing the cable 23 to extend backward, and the I / O panel 19 is slid to the side closer to the user, that is, away from the screen 41, and the cover 18 is placed on the side closer to the screen 41. Figure 8 , facing Figure 8From the perspective of the direction, when the chassis is placed on the left side of the screen 41 and the keyboard 42, there is no need to disassemble or replace the chassis. Just reverse the direction of the chassis so that the window 112 is located on the right side facing the screen 41, let the cable 23 extend backward, and slide the I / O panel 19 to the side close to the user, and then place the cover 18 on the side close to the screen 41. The replacement is completed, which is very easy and convenient to use.

[0035] Compared with the existing chassis, the chassis of the present invention has structural innovation and improved functions, which are described in detail as follows:

[0036] 1. Compartment Management: The space within the chassis is divided into three compartments: the main unit compartment 110, the side unit compartment 118, and the cable compartment 121. The main unit compartment 110 displays the device's appearance, the side unit compartment 118 manages the power supply, hard drive, and cables, and the cable compartment 121 manages the cables 23 extending from the motherboard 21. This creates a well-organized spatial layout within the chassis, ensuring that each device component is properly located, resulting in a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0037] 2. Non-directional placement: The end cap 16 is designed to be symmetrical and identical in appearance, and the I / O panel 19 is designed to be movable forward and backward below the window 112. When in use, the I / O panel 19 can be moved forward toward the user, allowing the chassis to be placed on the left or right side of the user, with the window 112 always adjacent to the user's side, maintaining visual beauty and convenience.

[0038] 3. Air duct design: The heat dissipation unit 3 is provided with the first radiator 31 on the front and rear sides of the host space 110, and the second radiator 32 is provided on the side, so that the heat energy can be effectively taken out and dissipated.

[0039] In summary, the chassis of the present invention, through the above-mentioned structural design, can have the functions of compartment management, non-directional placement and effective heat dissipation, so it can indeed achieve the purpose of the present invention.

[0040] In addition, the chassis of the present invention further installs the bottom case 12 at the bottom of the main case 11, and provides the jack 116 and the card slot 117 on the bottom plate 115 of the main case 11. The main board 21 and the graphics card 22 are both installed upright in the main space 110, so that the I / O module 211 of the main board 21 is inserted into the jack 116, and the graphics card 22 is inserted into the card slot 117. Therefore, the graphics card 22 can be fully upright and stably placed on the bottom plate 115. There will be no unstable situation such as deviation or loosening due to one end of the assembly being suspended in the air, which is quite safe and will not affect the function.

[0041] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims of the present invention. Equivalent variations based on the claims of the present invention and the contents of the specification should also be covered by the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A chassis comprising a housing unit, an electronic unit, and a heat dissipation unit, characterized in that: The housing unit includes a main housing defining a host space and a side housing space located next to the host space, a bottom housing disposed at the bottom of the main housing and defining a cable space, and an I / O panel mounted on a side of the bottom housing away from the side housing space. The main housing includes two end panels spaced front to back, a light-transmitting window and side panels spaced left to right, and a top panel and a bottom panel spaced up and down. The bottom panel has a socket connecting the host space and the cable space up and down, and at least one upwardly opening slot. The bottom housing includes a frame that supports the main housing. The I / O panel is located below the window and can be moved forward and backward to the end panel. The electronic unit includes a motherboard and a graphics card respectively disposed upright in the host space, and a plurality of cables accommodated in the cable space. The motherboard includes an I / O module located at the bottom and inserted downwardly into the jack. The graphics card includes a card end located at the bottom and inserted downwardly into the at least one card slot, and a plug end located at one side and plugged into the motherboard. One end of the cable is connected to the I / O module, and the other end extends from the rear side of the bottom of the bottom housing or a side corresponding to the side panel. and The heat dissipation unit is installed in the host space and includes two first heat sinks respectively arranged on the end plates and a second heat sink installed on the side plates.

2. The chassis according to claim 1, wherein: The mainboard is parallel to the window and is located between the window and the side panels. The graphics card is perpendicular to the mainboard and is parallel to the end panels and is located between the end panels.

3. The chassis according to claim 2, wherein: The bottom case also includes two first cable management seats respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the frame, and a second cable management seat arranged on one side of the frame and correspondingly located below the side panel. Each of the first cable management seats has a plurality of first cable grooves arranged at intervals left and right and capable of respectively inserting the cables. The second cable management seat has a plurality of second cable grooves arranged at intervals front and back and capable of respectively inserting the cables.

4. The chassis according to claim 3, wherein: The bottom housing also includes two end covers that are detachably placed on the front and rear sides of the frame and can accommodate corresponding cables extending from the bottom, and a side cover that is detachably placed on one side of the frame and located below the side panel.

5. The chassis according to claim 1, wherein: The frame defines a slide groove located below the window and extending in a front-to-back direction, and the I / O panel can be slid forward and backward in the slide groove to be positioned.

6. The chassis according to claim 5, wherein: The bottom housing further comprises a blocking cover which can detachably cover the other end of the slide slot and is adjacent to the I / O panel.

7. The chassis according to claim 6, wherein: The frame has a plurality of magnetic attraction parts arranged around the sliding slot, and the blocking cover has a cover plate and a plurality of magnetic screws arranged on the cover plate and capable of being magnetically attracted to the corresponding magnetic attraction parts.

8. The chassis according to claim 7, wherein: The cover plate has a hole groove arranged on a side away from the wiring space.

9. The chassis according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the end plates is a metal perforated plate, and the side plates are metal perforated plates.

10. The chassis according to claim 1, wherein: The electronic unit further includes a power supply installed in the side machine space.

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