Supporting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a supporting device which comprises a tray, a stopping element and an elastic element. The tray comprises a bottom plate and a side wall connected with the bottom plate. The bottom plate and the side wall define an accommodating space for accommodating an electronic device. The side wall comprises a first containing hole and a second containing hole. The tray is of an integrally-formed structure. A stop element is disposed on the sidewall. The stop element comprises a convex part, and the convex part is arranged in the first containing hole. The elastic element is arranged on the side wall. The elastic element comprises a handle part, a connecting part and a guide element protruding out of one surface of the connecting part. The handle part is connected with the connecting part. The handle part extends out of the containing space from the interior of the containing space. The connecting part is arranged in the accommodating space; the guide element is arranged in the second accommodating hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a support device. Background Art

[0002] Racks capable of housing multiple electronic devices (such as servers, data storage devices, etc.) are widely used in various settings. However, for the electronic devices to be assembled on the rack, the rack's dimensions must match the dimensions of the electronic devices. This prevents users from arbitrarily choosing electronic devices of other sizes, causing inconvenience and failing to meet their needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model relates to a support device that can assemble smaller electronic devices onto a larger frame, thereby solving the problem of incompatibility between the electronic devices and the frame size.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a support device is provided, comprising a tray, a stop element, and an elastic element. The tray includes a base plate and a side wall connecting to the base plate. The base plate and the side wall enclose a receiving space for accommodating an electronic device. The side wall includes a first receiving hole and a second receiving hole. The tray is a one-piece molded structure. The stop element is disposed on the side wall. The stop element includes a protrusion. The protrusion is disposed in the first receiving hole. The elastic element is disposed on the side wall. The elastic element includes a handle portion, a connecting portion, and a guide element protruding from a surface of the connecting portion. The handle portion is connected to the connecting portion. The handle portion extends from within the receiving space to outside the receiving space. The connecting portion is disposed within the receiving space. The guide element is disposed in the second receiving hole.

[0005] To provide a better understanding of the above and other aspects of this utility model, specific embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a support device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0007] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagrams of the support device from different perspectives;

[0008] Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the support device is shown, drawn along section line A-A'.

[0009] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial exploded view of the support device;

[0010] Figure 5 This is a side view of an elastic element according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled support device and frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled support device and frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] In the attached figures, the following labels are used:

[0014] 1: Support device;

[0015] 7: Electronic devices;

[0016] 8: Frame;

[0017] 10: Pallet;

[0018] 12: Base plate;

[0019] 14: Side wall;

[0020] 16: Limiting element;

[0021] 18: Grip;

[0022] 20: Stopping element;

[0023] 22: Activities Department;

[0024] 24: convex part;

[0025] 26: Installation Department;

[0026] 30: Elastic element;

[0027] 32: Handle;

[0028] 33: Curved section;

[0029] 34: Connecting part;

[0030] 36: Fixing part;

[0031] 38: Guiding element;

[0032] 40: Locking element;

[0033] 60: Locking element;

[0034] 72: Locking element;

[0035] 81: Column structure;

[0036] 82: Slide rail device;

[0037] 100: Direction of movement;

[0038] 120: concave part;

[0039] 140: Side panel;

[0040] 140E1: First end;

[0041] 140E2: Second end;

[0042] 141: Front mounting plate;

[0043] 142: Rear mounting plate;

[0044] 261: Mounting hole;

[0045] 361: Fixing hole;

[0046] 381: Hypotenuse;

[0047] 800: Vertical direction;

[0048] 801: Horizontal direction;

[0049] 821: Engagement hole;

[0050] 822: Engagement hole;

[0051] 1401: First receiving hole;

[0052] 1402: Second receiving hole;

[0053] 1403: First connecting hole;

[0054] 1404: Second connecting hole;

[0055] 1411: Equipment connection hole;

[0056] 1412: Through hole;

[0057] 1421: Equipment connection hole;

[0058] 1422: Hole;

[0059] A-A': Section line;

[0060] S: Storage space;

[0061] θ: included angle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, and the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Therefore, only the elements and combinations related to the present invention are shown to provide a clearer description of the basic architecture or implementation method of the present invention, while the actual elements and layout may be more complex. Furthermore, for ease of explanation, the detailed proportions of the elements shown in the various drawings of the present invention can be adjusted according to design requirements.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the support device 1 according to one embodiment. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagrams of the support device 1 from different perspectives. Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the support device 1 is shown along section line A-A'. Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partially exploded view of the support device 1. The support device 1 can be used to house or support electronic equipment. The support device 1 can be mounted on a rack to assemble electronic equipment. The electronic equipment is, for example, a server, a data storage device, etc., and the rack is, for example, a cabinet or rack. The rack may include a slide rail system. The support device 1 can be connected to the slide rail system of the rack, and the support device 1 can slide out of or into the rack via the slide rail system to facilitate maintenance or replacement of the electronic equipment mounted on the support device 1.

[0064] The support device 1 includes a tray 10, at least one stop element 20, and at least one elastic element 30. The tray 10 includes a base plate 12 and a side wall 14 connecting to the base plate 12. The base plate 12 and the side wall 14 enclose a receiving space S for accommodating electronic equipment. The side wall 14 includes at least one first receiving hole 1401 and at least one second receiving hole 1402. The stop element 20 and the elastic element 30 are disposed on the side wall 14. The stop element 20 includes a protrusion 24. The protrusion 24 of the stop element 20 is disposed in the first receiving hole 1401 (…). Figure 4 The elastic element 30 includes a handle portion 32, a connecting portion 34, and a guide element 38 protruding from the surface of the connecting portion 34. The handle portion 32 is connected to the connecting portion 34. The handle portion 32 extends from inside the accommodating space S to outside the accommodating space S. The connecting portion 34 is disposed within the accommodating space S. The guide element 38 is disposed in the second accommodating hole 1402. The tray 10 may be a one-piece molded structure, which may be made of the same material, such as metal. In one embodiment, the tray 10 may be formed by bending a single sheet of metal.

[0065] Electronic equipment can be mounted on the base plate 12 of the support device 1 and within the accommodating space S. When the support device 1 is assembled on the frame, the support device 1 can move along the moving direction 100 to move out of or into the interior of the frame.

[0066] The base plate 12 may include a plurality of recesses 120 spaced apart from each other. The recesses 120 may be recessed from the base plate 12 in a direction away from the accommodating space S. In this embodiment, each recess 120 may extend along the width direction of the base plate 12, and the plurality of recesses 120 may be arranged along the length direction of the base plate 12. The recesses 120 may increase the load-bearing capacity of the tray 12 and prevent deformation of the base plate 12 caused by the weight of the electronic device. Sidewalls 14 may be provided at the edges of the base plate 12. Sidewalls 14 may partially surround the base plate 12. Sidewalls 14 may include two side plates 140, two front mounting plates 141, and two rear mounting plates 142. The two side plates 140 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the base plate 12. The front mounting plates 141 and the rear mounting plates 142 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the base plate 12. The front mounting plate 141 and the rear mounting plate 142 are respectively connected to the first end 140E1 and the second end 140E2 of the side plate 140, with the first end 140E1 relative to the second end 140E2 to form a bent structure. In this embodiment, the two side plates 140, the two front mounting plates 141, and the two rear mounting plates 142 can form two bent structures, which are separate from each other. The first receiving hole 1401 and the second receiving hole 1402 are provided on the side plate 140 and penetrate through the side plate 140. The side plate 140 also includes at least one first connecting hole 1403 and at least one second connecting hole 1404. The first connecting hole 1403 is used to install the stop element 20. The second connecting hole 1404 is used to install the elastic element 30. The number and position of the first connecting hole 1403 and the second connecting hole 1404 can be adjusted according to the design of the stop element 20 and the elastic element 30. The front mounting plate 141 may include a through hole 1412 and at least one device connection hole 1411. The device connection hole 1411 and the through hole 1412 penetrate the front mounting plate 141. The through hole 1412 may be located near the side plate 140. The through hole 1412 may be located at the edge of the front mounting plate 141. The rear mounting plate 142 may include a hole 1422 and at least one device connection hole 1421. The device connection hole 1421 and the hole 1422 penetrate the rear mounting plate 142. The hole 1422 may be located near the side plate 140. The hole 1422 may be located at the edge of the rear mounting plate 142. The device connection hole 1411 and the device connection hole 1421 are used to connect electronic devices, preventing damage caused by movement of the electronic devices relative to the support device 1. For example, a locking element corresponding to device connection hole 1411 and device connection hole 1421 can be used to lock the electronic device onto the support device 1 by passing the locking element through device connection hole 1411, device connection hole 1421, and the corresponding connection hole of the electronic device. The locking element is, for example, a screw.

[0067] In one embodiment, the lengths and / or widths of the plurality of front mounting plates 141 may differ from each other to match the electronic device to be mounted. In one embodiment, the lengths and / or widths of the plurality of rear mounting plates 142 may differ from each other to match the electronic device to be mounted.

[0068] The tray 10 may include a limiting element 16. The limiting element 16 is disposed on the side wall 14 and protrudes from the outer surface of the side wall 14. The limiting element 16 is disposed at the second end 140E2 of the side plate 140 of the side wall 14 and extends from the edge of the hole 1422, protruding from the outer surface of the rear mounting plate 142 of the side wall 14. The tray 10 may include a handle 18. The handle 18 may be connected to the base plate 12. The handle 18 may be located between the two front mounting plates 141. When the support device 1 is assembled on the frame, the handle 18 may face the user to facilitate the user to move the support device 1 by gripping the handle 18.

[0069] A stop element 20 is disposed on the inner surface of the side plate 140 of the side wall 14 and within the accommodating space S, wherein the inner surface of the side wall 14 faces the accommodating space S and is relative to the outer surface of the side wall 14. The stop element 20 includes a movable portion 22, a protrusion 24, and a mounting portion 26. The protrusion 24 connects the movable portion 22 and the mounting portion 26. The protrusion 24 protrudes from the movable portion 22 and the mounting portion 26. The protrusion 24 may have a curved structure, for example, an arc-shaped curved structure. The mounting portion 26 may include at least one mounting hole 261. The mounting hole 261 may correspond to a first connecting hole 1403 of the side plate 140. The stop element 20 can be assembled onto the side plate 140 of the side wall 14 via the mounting portion 26. For example, the stop element 20 can be disposed on the inner surface of the side plate 140, such that the mounting hole 261 of the stop element 20 overlaps with the first connecting hole 1403 of the side plate 140, and the protrusion 24 is disposed in the first receiving hole 1401 of the side plate 140. Then, a locking element 40 matching the mounting hole 261 and the first connecting hole 1403 can be passed through the mounting hole 261 and the first connecting hole 1403 to assemble the stop element 20 onto the side plate 140 of the side wall 14. The locking element 40 is, for example, a lattice. When the stop element 20 is assembled onto the side wall 14, the protrusion 24 can pass through the first receiving hole 1401 and protrude from the outer surface of the side wall (i.e., the outer surface of the side plate 140).

[0070] The elastic element 30 includes a handle portion 32, a bending portion 33, a connecting portion 34, a fixing portion 36, and at least one guide element 38. The connecting portion 34 connects the fixing portion 36 and the handle portion 32. The handle portion 32 connects the bending portion 33 and the connecting portion 34. The bending portion 33 is located at the end of the elastic element 30, that is, the end opposite to the fixing portion 36. The guide element 38 is disposed on or connected to one side of the connecting portion 34. In one embodiment, the elastic element 30 includes a plurality of guide elements 38 (e.g., two guide elements 38), which may be disposed on opposite sides of the connecting portion 34. The fixing portion 36 may include at least one fixing hole 361. The fixing hole 361 may correspond to the second connecting hole 1404 of the side plate 140. The elastic element 30 can be assembled onto the side plate 140 of the side wall 14 via the fixing portion 36. For example, the elastic element 30 can be disposed on the inner surface of the side plate 140, such that the fixing hole 361 of the elastic element 30 overlaps with the second connecting hole 1404 of the side plate 140. The guide element 38 is disposed in the second receiving hole 1402 of the side plate 140, and the handle portion 32 passes through the through hole 1412 of the front mounting plate 141. Then, a locking element 60 that matches the fixing hole 361 and the second connecting hole 1404 can be passed through the fixing hole 361 and the second connecting hole 1404, so that the elastic element 30 is assembled onto the side plate 140 of the side wall 14. The locking element 60 is, for example, a Latin. When the elastic element 30 is assembled on the side wall 14, the fixing part 36 and the connecting part 34 are disposed on the inner surface of the side wall 14 and within the accommodating space S. A part of the handle part 32 is on the inner surface of the side wall 14 and within the accommodating space S, while another part of the handle part 32 is outside the accommodating space S. For example, the bending part 33 is outside the accommodating space S. The guide element 38 can pass through the second accommodating hole 1402 and protrude from the outer surface of the side wall (i.e., the outer surface of the side plate 140). When the elastic element 30 is assembled on the side wall 14, the bending part 33 can be bent toward the opposite side plate 140 (or toward the center of the bottom plate 12).

[0071] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a side view of an elastic element 30 according to one embodiment. The angle θ between the fixing portion 36 and the connecting portion 34 of the elastic element 30 is less than 180°, that is, the fixing portion 36 can be bent relative to the connecting portion 34. The angle θ between the fixing portion 36 and the connecting portion 34 can be greater than 160° and less than 175°. The fixing portion 36 can be bent to one side relative to the connecting portion 34, the guiding element 38 can protrude to one side relative to the connecting portion 34, and the bending portion 33 can be bent to the other side relative to the connecting portion 34. The guiding element 38 includes a beveled edge 381 facing the fixing portion 36. The beveled edge 381 is inclined relative to the connecting portion 34. The beveled edge 381 is neither horizontal nor perpendicular to the surface of the connecting portion 34.

[0072] In one embodiment, the support device 1 may include a plurality of stop elements 20 and a plurality of elastic elements 30, so that the number of the first receiving hole 1401, the second receiving hole 1402, the first connecting hole 1403, the second connecting hole 1404 and the through hole 1412 included in the tray 10 may be adjusted according to the number of stop elements 20 and elastic elements 30. For example, the support device 1 may include two stop elements 20 and two elastic elements 30. The two stop elements 20 may be respectively disposed on the two side plates 140, and the two elastic elements 30 may be respectively disposed on the two side plates 140. Thus, the tray 10 may include two first receiving holes 1401 respectively disposed on the two side plates 140, two second receiving holes 1402 respectively disposed on the two side plates 140, one or more first connecting holes 1403 respectively disposed on the two side plates 140, one or more second connecting holes 1404 respectively disposed on the two side plates 140, and two through holes 1412 respectively disposed on the two side plates 140.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled support device 1 and frame 8 according to one embodiment. Figure 7 Draw Figure 6 The diagram shows the assembled support device 1 and frame 8 from different perspectives. The frame 8 is, for example, a cabinet or rack. The frame 8 may include multiple upright structures 81 and at least one slide rail device 82. For example, the frame 8 may include four upright structures 81, with two of the four upright structures 81 located on the first side of the frame 8 and the other two upright structures located on the second side of the frame 8, with the first side opposite to the second side. The slide rail device 82 may span between two upright structures located on the same side. Figure 6 and Figure 7The assembly of the support device 1 and the frame 8 is illustrated by showing two upright structures 81 in the frame 8 and a slide rail device 82 spanning between the two upright structures 81. Electronic device 7 can be mounted on tray 10 via locking elements 72 (e.g., screws). When the support device 1 and the frame 8 are assembled, the limiting element 16 of the support device 1 can engage with the engaging hole 821 of the slide rail device 82, the protrusion 24 of the stop element 20 can engage with the engaging hole 822 of the slide rail device 82, and the guide element 38 of the elastic element 30 can be located in the gap between the slide rail device 82 and the upright structure 81. The engaging hole 821 can restrict the movement of the limiting element 16 (e.g., movement in the longitudinal direction 800), the engaging hole 822 can restrict the movement of the protrusion 24 (e.g., movement in the longitudinal direction 800), and the guide element 38 can be stopped by the column structure 81 so that the movement of the guide element 38 (e.g., movement in the horizontal direction 801) is restricted. Thus, the support device 1 can be stably installed on the frame 8 without the use of screws or other fasteners that require tools to install or remove.

[0074] When the support device 1 slides out of the frame 8 via the slide rail device 82, the user can apply force to the handle portion 32 and / or the bending portion 33 of the elastic element 30 to move the handle portion 32 and the bending portion 33 inward or away from the slide rail device 82. This will drive the guide element 38 to move into the receiving space S, allowing at least a portion of the guide element 38 to enter the receiving space S so that the guide element 38 is not blocked by the column structure 81. Then, the support device 1 can be removed from the frame 8 along the horizontal direction 801 for maintenance or replacement of the electronic equipment mounted on the support device 1. The fixing portion 36 in the elastic element 30 can generate a restoring force when bent relative to the connecting portion 34. Therefore, as long as the force applied to the handle portion 32 and / or the bending portion 33 is stopped, the handle portion 32 and the bending portion 33 will return to their original position without the need for special force to reset them. This is simple to operate and ensures the stopping effect of the guide element 38. The beveled edge of the guide element 38 makes the support device 1 easy to disassemble, while ensuring the stopping effect when the support device 1 is assembled with the frame 8. The bend 33 in the elastic element 30 makes it easy for the user to find the point of force to operate the elastic element 30, which improves the ease of operation.

[0075] The support device 1 of this invention can be assembled onto the frame without the use of screws or other fasteners that require tools for assembly and disassembly. The assembly and disassembly of the support device 1 do not require tools to remove screws or fasteners, making the support device of this invention convenient, simple, and time-saving. Furthermore, not using screws to fix the support device avoids the problem of lost screws and reduces costs.

[0076] The dimensions of the support device of this utility model, such as the length and width of the base plate 12, the distance between the two front mounting plates 141, the distance between the two rear mounting plates 142, and the height of the front mounting plate 141 and the rear mounting plate 142, can be set according to industry-standard cabinet / rack specifications. The positions of the stop element 20 and the elastic element 30 of the support device of this utility model can be adjusted according to the holes in the frame. The dimensions and positions of the equipment connection holes 1411 of the front mounting plate 141 and the equipment connection holes 1421 of the rear mounting plate 142 of the support device of this utility model can be set according to industry-standard cabinet / rack specifications.

[0077] The support device of this invention can be used to assemble electronic devices onto a rack, wherein the size of the electronic devices is smaller than the standard size of the rack, thus solving the three-dimensional incompatibility problem between the electronic devices and the rack size. For example, the support device of this invention can be used to assemble electronic devices smaller than 21 inches onto a 21-inch rack. In one embodiment, the support device of this invention can be used to assemble EIA 19-inch servers onto the third-generation open rack (ORV3) launched by the Open Compute Project (OCP).

[0078] In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A support device, characterized in that, include: A tray includes a base plate and a side wall connected to the base plate, the base plate and the side wall enclosing a receiving space for accommodating an electronic device, the side wall including a first receiving hole and a second receiving hole, the tray being an integrally formed structure; A stop element is disposed on the side wall, the stop element including a protrusion disposed in the first receiving hole; and An elastic element is disposed on the side wall. The elastic element includes a handle portion, a connecting portion, and a guide element protruding from a surface of the connecting portion. The handle portion is connected to the connecting portion and extends from inside the accommodating space to outside the accommodating space. The connecting portion is disposed inside the accommodating space, and the guide element is disposed in the second accommodating hole.

2. The support device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate includes multiple recesses.

3. The support device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The stop element is disposed on an inner surface of the sidewall, the protrusion protrudes from an outer surface of the sidewall, and the inner surface of the sidewall is opposite to the outer surface.

4. The support device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element includes a fixing part and a connecting part connected between the fixing part and the handle part. The included angle between the fixing part and the connecting part is greater than 160° and less than 175°.

5. The support device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing part and the connecting part of the elastic element are disposed on an inner surface of the side wall, and the guiding element is connected to one side of the connecting part.

6. The support device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic element is assembled to the side wall via the fixing part.

7. The support device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element includes a curved portion that connects to the handle portion, the curved portion being outside the receiving space.

8. The support device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting portion of the elastic element is disposed on an inner surface of the side wall, and the guide element protrudes from an outer surface of the side wall. The inner surface of the side wall, relative to the outer surface, applies force to the handle portion of the elastic element to drive the guide element to move into the receiving space.

9. The support device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The tray includes a limiting element disposed on the sidewall and protruding from an outer surface of the sidewall.

10. The support device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The support device includes multiple stop elements and multiple elastic elements.

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