Carrying equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of server maintenance, in particular to carrying equipment. The embodiment of the utility model aims at solving the problem that risks exist in the server carrying process. According to the carrying equipment, the carrying structure is connected with the base, the carrying structure can move relative to the base in the first direction, the lifting structure comprises a stopping piece and a swinging piece, the swinging piece comprises a rotating end and a sliding end, the stopping piece is slidably connected with the carrying structure in the first direction, and the stopping piece is provided with a driving sliding groove; when the lifting structure is in the first state, at least part of the stop piece is higher than the carrying surface of the carrying structure so as to abut against the server and prevent the server from falling off, and when the lifting structure is in the second state, the stop piece is lower than or flush with the carrying surface of the carrying structure so as to prevent the server from falling off. And the server can be conveniently carried to the object carrying surface, so that the risk in the server carrying process can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server maintenance technology, specifically to a handling device. Background Technology

[0002] Server rooms contain a large number of servers housed in server racks. Staff need to move these servers from the racks onto transport equipment before transporting them. However, servers are heavy, and there are risks of them falling and injuring people during transport. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a handling device that helps avoid risks during the handling of servers.

[0004] This application provides a handling device, including: a base, a carrying structure, and a lifting structure. The carrying structure is disposed on the base and can move relative to the base in a first direction. The lifting structure includes a stop and a swing member. The stop is slidably connected to the carrying structure and can slide relative to the carrying structure in the first direction. The stop has a drive groove. The swing member includes a rotating end and a sliding end. The rotating end is rotatably connected to the carrying structure, and the sliding end is slidably connected to the drive groove. The lifting structure has a first state and a second state. When the lifting structure is in the first state, at least a portion of the stop is higher than the carrying surface of the carrying structure. When the lifting structure is in the second state, the stop is lower than or flush with the carrying surface of the carrying structure.

[0005] With the above configuration, as the swinging component rotates relative to the carrying structure, the sliding end slides along the drive groove, while the stop component moves relative to the carrying structure along the first direction. The lifting structure switches between the first and second states. In the first state, the stop component abuts against the server on the carrying surface, preventing the server from falling and injuring people during transport. In the second state, the stop component avoids the server, facilitating its transfer to the carrying structure or removal from the carrying structure. This helps avoid risks during server transport.

[0006] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, when the lifting structure is in the first state, in the second direction, the sliding end contacts the groove wall of the driving groove, the second direction is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the swing member relative to the load structure, and the second direction is also perpendicular to the first direction.

[0007] The above settings help to prevent the sliding end from shaking in the drive groove and also help to prevent the stop from shaking.

[0008] In some embodiments that may include the above-described examples, when the lifting structure is in the second state, the sliding end contacts the groove wall of the drive slide in the second direction. This arrangement helps to prevent the sliding end from wobbling within the drive slide and also helps to prevent the stop from wobbling.

[0009] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the drive slide includes a first groove segment and a second groove segment that are interconnected. In a first direction, the first groove segment is located between the second groove segment and the rotating end. The groove wall of the drive slide includes a first groove wall and a second groove wall that are disposed opposite to each other. The first groove wall is closer to the edge of the stop member than the second groove wall. The first groove wall located in the first groove segment includes a first surface and a second surface that intersect. When the lifting structure is in the first state, in the second direction, the sliding end is located between the first surface and the second surface, and the sliding end is in contact with the first surface and the second surface respectively.

[0010] With the above configuration, the first surface and the second surface can abut the sliding end against the first groove, which helps to prevent the sliding end from shaking in the first groove and also helps to prevent the stop from shaking.

[0011] In some embodiments that may include the above-described embodiments, the included angle between the first surface and the second surface is an acute angle. With this configuration, the first surface and the second surface can stably abut the sliding end against the first groove segment, which helps to prevent the sliding end from wobbling within the first groove segment and sliding out of the first groove segment, and also helps to prevent the stop member from wobbling.

[0012] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the second groove wall located in the second groove segment includes an intersecting third surface and a fourth surface. When the lifting structure is in the second state, in the second direction, the sliding end is located between the third surface and the fourth surface, and the sliding end is in contact with the third surface and the fourth surface respectively.

[0013] With the above configuration, the third and fourth surfaces can abut the sliding end against the second groove section, thereby maintaining the stop structure in the second state. This also helps prevent the sliding end from wobbling within the second groove section and helps prevent the stop member from wobbling.

[0014] In some embodiments that may include the above-described examples, the included angle between the third surface and the fourth surface is an acute angle. With this configuration, the third and fourth surfaces can stably abut the sliding end against the second groove segment, maintaining the stop structure in its second state. Furthermore, this helps prevent the sliding end from wobbling within the second groove segment and sliding out of it, and also helps prevent the stop member from wobbling.

[0015] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the drive slide further includes a third groove segment and a fourth groove segment, the third groove segment and the fourth groove segment being located between the first groove segment and the second groove segment, and the extension direction of the third groove segment intersecting the extension direction of the fourth groove segment.

[0016] With the above configuration, the third and fourth slots can guide the sliding end to move between the first and second slots, so that the stop structure can switch between the first and second states.

[0017] In some embodiments that may include the above-described embodiments, the angle between the extending directions of the third groove segment and the fourth groove segment is an obtuse angle. With this configuration, the sliding end can pass relatively smoothly through the connection between the third and fourth groove segments as it moves within the drive groove.

[0018] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the drive slide further includes a fifth groove segment and a sixth groove segment, which are located between the first groove segment and the second groove segment. The extension direction of the fifth groove segment and the extension direction of the sixth groove segment intersect. The third groove segment is located between the first groove segment and the fourth groove segment, and the fifth groove segment is located between the first groove segment and the sixth groove segment. In the direction from the first groove segment to the second groove segment, the distance between the third groove segment and the fifth groove segment gradually increases in the second direction, and the distance between the fourth groove segment and the sixth groove segment gradually decreases in the second direction.

[0019] With the above settings, the sliding end can also move between the first and second slots under the guidance of the fifth and sixth slots, so that the stop structure can switch between the first and second states.

[0020] In some embodiments that may include the above-described embodiments, the drive slide rail further includes an arc-shaped groove segment, which is disposed between two adjacent arc-shaped groove segments among the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth groove segments. This arrangement allows the sliding end to slide relatively smoothly within the drive slide rail.

[0021] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the drive chute is symmetrically arranged about a first reference line, the first reference line is parallel to a first direction and intersects the rotation axis of the swing member relative to the load structure.

[0022] With the above configuration, the drive slide includes a first side and a second side symmetrically arranged about a first reference line. During the sliding of the sliding end along the first side, the lifting structure can switch between a first state and a second state; and during the sliding of the sliding end along the second side, the lifting structure can also switch between a first state and a second state.

[0023] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, when the lifting structure is in the first state, the direction from the rotating end to the sliding end is parallel to the first direction.

[0024] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, when the lifting structure is in the second state, the direction from the rotating end to the sliding end is parallel to the first direction.

[0025] In some embodiments that may include the above-described embodiments, the lifting structure further includes a guide post and an elastic element. The stop member is slidably connected to the carrying structure via the guide post, and the elastic element is sleeved on the guide post. With the above configuration, the elastic element can drive the stop member to move along a first direction on the guide post.

[0026] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the carrying structure is provided with rollers, the rollers are rotatably connected to the carrying structure, and the rotation axis of the rollers relative to the carrying structure is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the carrying surface.

[0027] With the above configuration, the roller is used to contact the server on the platform, so that the user can push the server on the platform in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the roller.

[0028] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the handling device further includes a telescopic component, which connects the base and the carrying structure, and is used to drive the carrying structure to move relative to the base along a first direction.

[0029] With the above settings, the telescopic component can adjust the height of the carrier structure, so as to move the server at any height onto the carrier structure, or to adjust the server on the carrier structure to any height. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the computer room structure in one embodiment;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the server rack structure in one embodiment;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the server structure in one embodiment;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transport equipment in the first embodiment;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the handling equipment in the second embodiment;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the computer room structure in another embodiment;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the transport equipment in the third embodiment;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the handling equipment in the fourth embodiment;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the handling equipment in the fifth embodiment;

[0039] Figure 10 for Figure 4 Sectional view along the middle AA direction;

[0040] Figure 11 for Figure 5 Sectional view along the BB direction;

[0041] Figure 12 for Figure 10 Enlarged diagram of section A in the middle;

[0042] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the computer room structure in another embodiment.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0044] 10: Server room; 11: Server rack; 12: Storage slot; 13: Server; 14: Long side; 15: Wide side; 16: High side; 17: Handle;

[0045] 20: Handling equipment; 100: Base; 110: First bottom edge; 120: Second bottom edge; 130: Third bottom edge; 140: Fourth bottom edge; 150: Wheel; 160: Handle; 200: Telescopic assembly; 210: First link; 220: Second link; 230: First drive component; 240: First pedal; 250: Second pedal; 260: First telescopic assembly; 270: Second telescopic assembly; 300: Loading structure; 310: First carrier plate; 311: Loading surface; 312: First side edge; 313: Second side edge; 314: Third side edge; 315: Fourth side edge; 316: Baffle; 320 330: Second carrier plate; 340: Roller; 400: Guide post; 410: Lifting structure; 420: Stop; 430: Elastic element; 431: Swinging element; 432: Rotating end; 433: Sliding end; 433: Slider; 440: Drive groove; 441: First groove wall; 4411: First surface; 4412: Second surface; 442: Second groove wall; 4421: Third surface; 4422: Fourth surface; 443: First groove segment; 444: Second groove segment; 445: Third groove segment; 446: Fourth groove segment; 447: Fifth groove segment; 448: Sixth groove segment; 449: Arc-shaped groove segment; 500: Protective plate;

[0046] 30: First reference line. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all possible embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0048] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0049] As used herein, terms such as “equal,” “parallel,” and “perpendicular” include the described situation and situations that are similar to the described situation, within an acceptable range of deviation, which is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of the particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, “equal” includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where an acceptable range of deviation for approximate equality may be, for example, a difference between the two equal items less than or equal to 5% of either one.

[0050] In the embodiments of this application, the directional indications used to explain the structure and movement of different components, such as up, down, left, right, front, and back, are relative. These indications are appropriate when the components are in the positions shown in the figures. However, if the description of the component positions changes, these directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 1 The computer room 10 contains multiple server racks 11. Please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3The server rack 11 has multiple receiving slots 12, which are arranged sequentially along a first direction x, where x is the height direction of the server rack 11. A server 13 can be accommodated in any of the receiving slots 12. The server 13 includes adjacent long sides 14, wide sides 15, and high sides 16. When the server 13 is located in a receiving slot 12, its high side 16 is parallel to the first direction x, and the sides containing its wide side 15 and high side 16 face outwards from the receiving slot 12. The server 13 may be equipped with a handle 17, which can be located on the sides containing its wide side 15 and high side 16, to facilitate the removal of the server 13 from the receiving slot 12. In the above example, the server 13 may include at least one of a rack server, a tower server, a blade server, or a cabinet server.

[0052] This application provides a handling device that can be used to handle server 13 (e.g., Figure 3 As shown, the embodiments of this application do not limit the application scenarios of the handling equipment, such as uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and power distribution equipment. The following embodiments of this application will use the handling equipment handling server 13 as an example. It should be understood that the handling equipment in the embodiments of this application is not limited to the handling server 13.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The handling device 20 includes a base 100, which may be rectangular in shape and includes a first bottom edge 110, a second bottom edge 120, a third bottom edge 130, and a fourth bottom edge 140 perpendicular to a first direction x, which is the height direction of the handling device 20. The first bottom edge 110 and the third bottom edge 130 are opposite each other and parallel to a second direction y, which may be the width direction of the base 100. The second bottom edge 120 and the fourth bottom edge 140 are opposite each other and parallel to a third direction z, which may be the length direction of the base 100 and is perpendicular to the second direction y. The first bottom edge 110 and the second bottom edge 120 are adjacent, and the first bottom edge 110 may be perpendicular to the second bottom edge 120.

[0054] In some implementations, a tracked chassis may be provided on the base 100.

[0055] In other implementations, such as Figure 4 As shown, the base 100 is equipped with wheels 150 to facilitate pushing the transport equipment 20. Brakes may be provided on the wheels 150; activating the brakes prevents the wheels 150 from rotating relative to the base 100, thus preventing the transport equipment 20 from wobbling and helping to avoid swaying of the server 13 (e.g., Figure 1 (As shown) It fell from the self-carrying equipment 20.

[0056] In the example above, wheel 150 may include casters to facilitate pushing the conveying device 20 in different directions.

[0057] In some implementations, multiple wheels 150 may be provided. For example, wheel 150 may include a first wheel, a second wheel, a third wheel, and a fourth wheel. Please refer to... Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first wheel can be positioned near the connection between the first bottom edge 110 and the second bottom edge 120; the second wheel can be positioned near the connection between the second bottom edge 120 and the third bottom edge 130; the third wheel can be positioned near the connection between the third bottom edge 130 and the fourth bottom edge 140; and the fourth wheel can be positioned near the connection between the first bottom edge 110 and the fourth bottom edge 140.

[0058] In the above example, at least one of the first wheel, second wheel, third wheel, or fourth wheel can be a caster wheel. For example, the third wheel and fourth wheel can be caster wheels. This arrangement facilitates pushing the conveying device 20 in different directions.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 5 The handling device 20 includes a handle 160 disposed on the base 100 to facilitate pushing the handling device 20. In some implementations, the handle 160 may be disposed near the second bottom edge 120 to facilitate pushing the handling device 20 in the second direction y.

[0060] In one alternative embodiment, the handle 160 is detachably connected to the base 100. For example, the handle 160 may be plugged into the base 100, or the handle 160 may be bolted to the base 100.

[0061] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 The handling equipment 20 also includes a carrying structure 300 and a telescopic component 200. The telescopic component 200 is mounted on the base 100, and the carrying structure 300 is mounted on the telescopic component 200 and is used to support the server 13 (e.g., Figure 1 (As shown). The telescopic component 200 has an extended state and a retracted state. When the telescopic component 200 is in the extended state, the carrying structure 300 moves away from the base 100; when the telescopic component 200 is in the retracted state, the carrying structure 300 moves closer to the base 100. During the transition from the retracted state to the extended state, the carrying structure 300 moves away from the base 100 along the first direction x; during the transition from the extended state to the retracted state, the carrying structure 300 moves closer to the base 100 along the first direction x. Based on the above settings, please refer to... Figure 6The telescopic component 200 can adjust the height of the carrying structure 300 so as to move the server 13 at any height onto the carrying structure 300, or to send the server 13 on the carrying structure 300 into the receiving slot 12 at any height.

[0062] In an alternative embodiment, the telescopic assembly 200 may include a hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder is disposed along a first direction x, with its cylinder barrel mounted on the base 100 and its piston mounted on the carrying structure 300. The piston is movable relative to the cylinder barrel along the first direction x to adjust the height of the carrying structure 300.

[0063] In another alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 The telescopic assembly 200 may include a first link 210 and a second link 220. The first link 210 and the second link 220 are arranged crosswise and rotatably connected at the intersection. The first end of the first link 210 is rotatably connected to the base 100; the second end of the first link 210 is rotatably connected to the carrying structure 300, and also slidably connected to the carrying structure 300, allowing the second end of the first link 210 to slide relative to the carrying structure 300. The first end of the second link 220 is rotatably connected to the base 100, and also slidably connected to the base 100, allowing the first end of the second link 220 to slide relative to the base 100; the second end of the second link 220 is rotatably connected to the carrying structure 300.

[0064] like Figure 7 As shown, when the telescopic assembly 200 is in the retracted state, the first end of the first link 210 moves away from the first end of the second link 220, and the second end of the first link 210 moves away from the first end of the second link 220. During the rotation of the first link 210 relative to the second link 220, as... Figure 8 As shown, the first end of the second link 220 is close to the first end of the first link 210, and the second end of the first link 210 is close to the first end of the second link 220. The telescopic component 200 changes from a retracted state to an extended state, thereby adjusting the height of the load structure 300.

[0065] In the example above, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8The telescopic assembly 200 may further include a first drive member 230, which drives the first link 210 to rotate relative to the second link 220. One end of the first drive member 230 is rotatably connected to the base 100, and the other end of the first drive member 230 may be rotatably connected to at least one of the first link 210 or the second link 220. The first drive member 230 has an extended state and a retracted state, and during the transition between the extended and retracted states, the first link 210 rotates relative to the second link 220. For example, the first drive member 230 may include at least one of a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, or an electric actuator.

[0066] Please combine Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the example where the first drive member 230 includes a hydraulic cylinder, the telescopic assembly 200 may further include a first pedal 240. The first pedal 240 is connected to the piston of the hydraulic cylinder via a piston drive. Stepping on the first pedal 240 drives the piston of the hydraulic cylinder to move relative to the cylinder barrel, thereby causing the first drive member 230 to change from a retracted state to an extended state, and thus the telescopic assembly 200 to change from a retracted state to an extended state. In some implementations, the first pedal 240 can drive the piston rod to move relative to the cylinder barrel by controlling the pressure and flow direction of the hydraulic oil in the cylinder barrel.

[0067] The telescopic assembly 200 may further include a second pedal 250, which is connected to the piston of the hydraulic cylinder. Depressing the second pedal 250 drives the piston of the hydraulic cylinder to move relative to the cylinder barrel, causing the first drive member 230 to transition from an extended state to a retracted state, thereby causing the telescopic assembly 200 to transition from an extended state to a retracted state. In some implementations, the second pedal 250 can drive the piston rod to move relative to the cylinder barrel by controlling the pressure and flow direction of the hydraulic oil within the cylinder barrel.

[0068] With the above settings, the telescopic component 200 can switch between extended and retracted states without the use of electrically charged tools, which helps protect the server 13 (e.g., Figure 6 (As shown).

[0069] In some implementations, such as Figure 5 As shown, both the first pedal 240 and the second pedal 250 can be mounted on the base 100. For example, both the first pedal 240 and the second pedal 250 can be positioned near the center of the second bottom edge 120 for easy user operation.

[0070] In the above embodiments, the telescopic component 200 may include a first telescopic component and a second telescopic component.

[0071] In one example, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5The first telescopic component and the second telescopic component can be respectively disposed on both sides of the base 100. For example, the first telescopic component can be disposed near the second bottom edge 120, and the second telescopic component can be disposed near the fourth bottom edge 140.

[0072] In another example, please refer to Figure 9 The first telescopic component 260 and the second telescopic component 270 can be connected to each other and can be arranged sequentially along the first direction x. For example, in the example where the telescopic component 200 includes a first link 210 and a second link 220, the first link 210 of the first telescopic component 260 can be rotatably connected to the second link 220 of the second telescopic component 270, and the second link 220 of the first telescopic component 260 can be rotatably connected to the first link 210 of the second telescopic component 270.

[0073] Please refer to the above again. Figure 4 The carrying structure 300 includes a first carrier plate 310 and a second carrier plate 320 stacked together. The first carrier plate 310 includes a carrying surface 311, which can be used to support the server 13 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown, the second carrier plate 320 is located between the first carrier plate 310 and the base 100. The loading surface 311 is perpendicular to the first direction x and includes a first side 312, a second side 313, a third side 314, and a fourth side 315. The first side 312 and the third side 314 are arranged opposite each other and are both parallel to the width direction of the loading surface 311, while the second side 313 and the fourth side 315 are arranged opposite each other and are both parallel to the length direction of the loading surface 311.

[0074] Please combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 When server 13 is located on the loading surface 311, the wide side 15 of server 13 can be close to the first side 312 or the third side 314, and the long side 14 of server 13 can be close to the second side 313 or the fourth side 315. The width direction of the loading surface 311 can be parallel to the second direction y, that is, the first side 312 and the third side 314 can be parallel to the second direction y; the length direction of the loading surface 311 can be parallel to the third direction z, that is, the second side 313 and the fourth side 315 can be parallel to the third direction z. Therefore, when server 13 is located on the loading surface 311, the long side 14 of server 13 can be parallel to the third direction z, and the side containing the wide side 15 and the height side 16 of server 13 can face the third direction z, so as to push server 13 into the receiving slot 12 (e.g., along the third direction z). Figure 6 (as shown) or to facilitate the movement of the server 13 from the self-contained slot 12 onto the loading surface 311.

[0075] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 4The loading structure 300 may include a baffle 316. The baffle 316 may be disposed on the first loading plate 310, and the baffle 316 may be perpendicular to the first loading plate 310. The baffle 316 may interact with the server 13 (e.g., on the loading surface 311) on the loading surface 311. Figure 1 (As shown) This helps to prevent the server 13 from falling and injuring people during handling. The baffle 316 may include a first baffle and a second baffle, which may be located on opposite sides of the loading surface 311. For example, the first baffle may be located near the second side 313, and the second baffle may be located near the fourth side 315. The extension directions of both the first and second baffles may be parallel to the third direction z.

[0076] Please continue to refer to Figure 4 The carrying structure 300 also includes a roller 330, which is rotatably connected to the carrying structure 300. The roller 330 is located on the carrying surface 311 and is used to interact with the server 13 (e.g., ...) on the carrying surface 311. Figure 6 (As shown) contact is made so that the user can push the server 13 on the loading surface 311. The axis of rotation of the roller 330 relative to the loading structure 300 is perpendicular to the first direction x, for example, the axis of rotation may be parallel to the second direction y, so as to push the server 13 along the third direction z.

[0077] In the above example, multiple rollers 330 and rotating shafts can be provided. Each roller 330 is rotatably connected to the carrying structure 300 via a different rotating shaft, and the rotating shafts are arranged parallel to each other. In some implementations, the rollers 330 can be arranged in multiple rows. For example, the rollers 330 can be arranged in three rows, and multiple rollers 330 in each row can be arranged sequentially along a third direction z.

[0078] In an alternative embodiment, both the roller 330 and the pivot can be mounted on the first carrier plate 310.

[0079] In another alternative embodiment, both the roller 330 and the shaft can be mounted on the second carrier plate 320, and the first carrier plate 310 has a slot through which the roller 330 passes to be exposed on the loading surface 311.

[0080] Please combine Figure 4 and Figure 10 The loading structure 300 also includes a lifting structure 400. The lifting structure 400 includes a stop 410, at least a portion of which is located between the first carrier plate 310 and the second carrier plate 320, and the stop 410 is slidably connected to the loading structure 300 along a first direction x.

[0081] In one optional embodiment, the carrying structure 300 may be provided with a sliding groove, the extension direction of the sliding groove being parallel to the first direction x, and the stop 410 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove, thereby being slidably connected with the carrying structure 300.

[0082] In another optional embodiment, the carrying structure 300 is provided with guide posts 340, which can be disposed between the first carrier plate 310 and the second carrier plate 320. The extending direction of the guide posts 340 is parallel to the first direction x, and the stop member 410 is slidably connected to the guide posts 340, thereby slidably connected to the carrying structure 300. The guide posts 340 may be provided with guide sleeves, which can be slidably connected to the stop member 410 to allow the stop member 410 to slide relatively stably on the guide posts 340. In the above implementation, multiple guide posts 340 can be provided. For example, two guide posts 340 can be provided, and the two guide posts 340 can be respectively disposed on both sides of the stop member 410.

[0083] In some implementations, the lifting structure 400 includes a second driving member connected to the stop member 410 and used to drive the stop member 410 to move along a first direction x.

[0084] In one alternative embodiment, the second drive element may include at least one of an electric cylinder or an electric push rod.

[0085] In another optional embodiment, the second driving member may include an elastic member 420, which is disposed between the stop member 410 and the carrying structure 300 along the first direction x, and elastically abuts against both the stop member 410 and the carrying structure 300. For example, the elastic member 420 may be disposed between the stop member 410 and the second carrier plate 320. Of course, the elastic member 420 may also be disposed between the stop member 410 and the first carrier plate 310. This embodiment will be described using the example of the elastic member 420 being disposed between the stop member 410 and the second carrier plate 320. The elastic member 420 is used to drive the stop member 410 to move away from the base 100 along the first direction x. The elastic member 420 can push the stop member 410 against the first carrier plate 310. Pressing the stop member 410 can drive the stop member 410 to move closer to the second carrier plate 320 and the base 100 along the first direction x, while simultaneously causing the elastic member 420 to contract.

[0086] In the above examples, the elastic element 420 may include at least one of a spring, rubber, or air bladder. In the example where the elastic element 420 includes a spring, the spring may be sleeved on the guide post 340.

[0087] The lifting structure 400 has a first state and a second state. During the movement of the stop member 410 relative to the carrying structure 300 along the first direction x, the lifting structure 400 switches between the first state and the second state. For example... Figure 10As shown, when the lifting structure 400 is in the first state, the elastic member 420 pushes the stop member 410 against the first carrier plate 310, and at least a portion of the stop member 410 is higher than the loading surface 311. Pressing the stop member 410 can cause the lifting structure 400 to switch from the first state to the second state. Figure 11 As shown, when the lifting structure 400 is in the second state, the elastic member 420 contracts, and the stop member 410 is lower than or flush with the loading surface 311. The elastic member 420 can drive the stop member 410 to move, and cause the lifting structure 400 to switch from the second state to the first state.

[0088] Please combine Figure 4 and Figure 10 The lifting structure 400 also includes a swing member 430, which includes a rotating end 431 and a sliding end 432 disposed opposite to each other. The rotating end 431 can be located between the sliding end 432 and the base 100. The rotating end 431 is rotatably connected to the carrying structure 300. For example, the rotating end 431 can be rotatably connected to the second carrier plate 320. The stop member 410 has a drive groove 440, which can be annular. The sliding end 432 is slidably connected to the drive groove 440. For example, the sliding end 432 can be provided with a slider 433, which slides within the drive groove 440. The swing member 430 is slidably connected to the drive groove 440 via the slider 433.

[0089] The conveying device 20 provided in this application embodiment has a carrying structure 300 connected to a base 100. The carrying structure 300 can move relative to the base 100 along a first direction x. The lifting structure 400 includes a stop 410 and a swing member 430. The swing member 430 includes a rotating end 431 and a sliding end 432. The stop 410 is slidably connected to the carrying structure 300 along the first direction x and has a driving groove 440. The rotating end 431 is rotatably connected to the carrying structure 300, and the sliding end 432 is slidably connected to the driving groove 440. During the rotation of the swing member 430 relative to the carrying structure 300, the sliding end 432 moves relative to the driving groove 440, while the stop 410 moves relative to the carrying structure 300 along the first direction x. The lifting structure 400 switches between a first state and a second state.

[0090] When the lifting structure 400 is in the first state, at least a portion of the stop 410 is higher than the loading surface 311 of the loading structure 300, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the stop 410 can abut against the server 13 on the loading surface 311 to prevent the server 13 from falling and injuring people during transportation. When the lifting structure 400 is in the second state, the stop 410 is lower than or flush with the loading surface 311 of the loading structure 300, such as... Figure 6As shown, the stop 410 can avoid the server 13, so as to facilitate the transfer of the server 13 onto the carrying structure 300, or to facilitate the transfer of the server 13 from the carrying structure 300 into the receiving slot 12. This helps to avoid the risks during the transfer of the server 13.

[0091] In other alternative embodiments, please refer to Figure 10 The drive slide 440 can be provided on the load structure 300, and the rotating end 431 can be rotatably connected to the stop 410.

[0092] In some implementation methods, please combine Figure 10 When the lifting structure 400 is in the first state, the sliding end 432 contacts the groove wall of the drive slide 440 in the second direction y. This helps to prevent the sliding end 432 from shaking within the drive slide 440, and also helps to prevent the stop member 410 from shaking.

[0093] Please combine Figure 10 and Figure 12 The drive slide 440 includes a first slide wall 441 and a second slide wall 442 disposed opposite to each other, with the first slide wall 441 being closer to the edge of the stop member 410 than the second slide wall 442. In an embodiment where the drive slide 440 is annular, in a plane perpendicular to the third direction z, the projections of the first slide wall 441 and the second slide wall 442 do not overlap, and the projection of the second slide wall 442 is located within the area enclosed by the projection of the first slide wall 441.

[0094] The drive slide 440 includes a first groove segment 443, and the first groove wall 441 located in the first groove segment 443 includes an intersecting first surface 4411 and a second surface 4412. When the lifting structure 400 is in the first state, the sliding end 432 is located in the first groove segment 443. Furthermore, in the second direction y, the sliding end 432 is located between the first surface 4411 and the second surface 4412, and the first surface 4411 and the second surface 4412 can simultaneously contact the sliding end 432. Therefore, the first surface 4411 and the second surface 4412 can abut the sliding end 432 against the first groove segment 443, which helps to prevent the sliding end 432 from wobbling within the first groove segment 443, and also helps to prevent the stop member 410 from wobbling.

[0095] In one optional embodiment, the included angle between the first surface 4411 and the second surface 4412 can be an acute angle. Therefore, the first surface 4411 and the second surface 4412 can stably abut the sliding end 432 against the first groove segment 443, which helps to prevent the sliding end 432 from wobbling within and sliding out of the first groove segment 443, and also helps to prevent the stop member 410 from wobbling.

[0096] In the above example, when the lifting structure 400 is in the first state, the length direction of the swing member 430 can be parallel to the first direction x.

[0097] For some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 11 When the lifting structure 400 is in the second state, the sliding end 432 contacts the groove wall of the drive slide 440 in the second direction y. This helps to prevent the sliding end 432 from shaking within the drive slide 440, and also helps to prevent the stop member 410 from shaking.

[0098] Please combine Figure 11 and Figure 12 The drive slide 440 also includes a second slide segment 444, which communicates with the first slide segment 443. In a first direction, the second slide segment 444 is farther away from the rotating end 431 than the first slide segment 443, and the first slide segment 443 is located between the second slide segment 444 and the rotating end 431. The second slide wall 442 includes an intersecting third surface 4421 and a fourth surface 4422, both of which are located in the second slide segment 444. When the lifting structure 400 is in the second state, the sliding end 432 is located in the second slide segment 444. Furthermore, in the second direction y, the sliding end 432 is located between the third surface 4421 and the fourth surface 4422, and the third surface 4421 and the fourth surface 4422 can simultaneously contact the sliding end 432. Thus, the third surface 4421 and the fourth surface 4422 can abut the sliding end 432 against the second slide segment 444, so that the stop structure remains in the second state. It also helps to prevent the sliding end 432 from shaking in the second groove section 444, and helps to prevent the stop member 410 from shaking.

[0099] In the above embodiment, pressing the stop member 410 can cause the sliding end 432 to disengage from the second groove section 444, and the lifting structure 400 can switch from the second state to the first state through the elastic member 420.

[0100] In an optional embodiment, the included angle between the third surface 4421 and the fourth surface 4422 can be an acute angle. Therefore, the third surface 4421 and the fourth surface 4422 can stably abut the sliding end 432 against the second groove segment 444, maintaining the stop structure in its second state. Furthermore, this helps prevent the sliding end 432 from wobbling within and sliding out of the second groove segment 444, and also helps prevent the stop member 410 from wobbling.

[0101] In the above example, when the lifting structure 400 is in the second state, the length direction of the swing member 430 can also be parallel to the first direction x.

[0102] Please refer to Figure 12In an optional embodiment, the drive slide 440 further includes adjacent third slot segments 445 and fourth slot segments 446. The extension directions of the third slot segment 445 and the fourth slot segment 446 intersect, and both the extension directions of the third slot segment 445 and the fourth slot segment 446 may intersect with a first direction x. The third slot segment 445 and the fourth slot segment 446 are located between the first slot segment 443 and the second slot segment 444, and connect the first slot segment 443 and the second slot segment 444. The third slot segment 445 may be located between the fourth slot segment 446 and the first slot segment 443, or the fourth slot segment 446 may be located between the third slot segment 445 and the first slot segment 443. The sliding end 432 is capable of moving from the first slot segment 443 sequentially through the third slot segment 445 and the fourth slot segment 446 to the second slot segment 444, and is capable of moving from the second slot segment 444 sequentially through the fourth slot segment 446 and the third slot segment 445 to the first slot segment 443. Therefore, the third groove segment 445 and the fourth groove segment 446 can guide the sliding end 432 to move between the first groove segment 443 and the second groove segment 444, so that the stop structure can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0103] In some implementations, the angle between the extending directions of the third groove segment 445 and the fourth groove segment 446 is an obtuse angle. Therefore, the sliding end 432 can pass relatively smoothly through the connection between the third groove segment 445 and the fourth groove segment 446 as it moves within the drive groove 440.

[0104] In the above embodiments, the first groove segment 443 may include at least a portion of the third groove segment 445, and the first surface 4411 may be located in the third groove segment 445.

[0105] Please continue to refer to Figure 12 In an optional embodiment, the drive slide 440 further includes adjacent fifth and sixth slot segments 447 and 448. The extension directions of the fifth and sixth slot segments 447 intersect, and both can intersect with a first direction x. The fifth and sixth slot segments 447 and 448 are located between and connect the first and second slot segments 443 and 444. The fifth slot segment 447 can be located between the sixth slot segment 448 and the first slot segment 443, or the sixth slot segment 448 can be located between the fifth and first slot segments 447 and 443. The sliding end 432 can move from the first slot segment 443 sequentially through the fifth and sixth slot segments 447 and 448 to the second slot segment 444, and can move from the second slot segment 444 sequentially through the sixth and fifth slot segments 447 to the first slot segment 443. Thus, the fifth groove segment 447 and the sixth groove segment 448 can guide the sliding end 432 to move between the first groove segment 443 and the second groove segment 444, so that the stop structure can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0106] In the above embodiment, the angle between the extending direction of the fifth groove segment 447 and the extending direction of the sixth groove segment 448 can be an obtuse angle. Therefore, during the movement of the sliding end 432 within the drive groove 440, it can pass relatively smoothly through the connection point of the fifth groove segment 447 and the sixth groove segment 448.

[0107] In some implementations, the first slot segment 443 may include at least a portion of the fifth slot segment 447, and the second surface 4412 may be located in the fifth slot segment 447.

[0108] In an optional embodiment, in the direction from the first slot 443 to the second slot 444, it can also be understood that in the first direction x, the distance between the third slot 445 and the fifth slot 447 gradually increases in the second direction, and the distance between the fourth slot 446 and the sixth slot 448 gradually decreases in the second direction.

[0109] In one alternative embodiment, such as Figure 12 As shown, the drive slide 440 may further include an arc-shaped groove segment 449. The arc-shaped groove segment 449 may be disposed between two adjacent segments of the first groove segment 443, the second groove segment 444, the third groove segment 445, the fourth groove segment 446, the fifth groove segment 447, and the sixth groove segment 448, so that the sliding end 432 slides relatively smoothly within the drive slide 440. Multiple arc-shaped groove segments 449 may be provided, and each arc-shaped groove segment 449 may be disposed between the third groove segment 445 and the fourth groove segment 446, between the fourth groove segment 446 and the second groove segment 444, between the fourth groove segment 446 and the sixth groove segment 448, and between the fifth groove segment 447 and the sixth groove segment 448, respectively.

[0110] In the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 12 The drive slide 440 can be symmetrically arranged about the first reference line 30, which is parallel to the first direction, and the rotating end 431 is located on the first reference line 30. Thus, the first groove segment 443 is symmetrically arranged about the first reference line 30; the second groove segment 444 is symmetrically arranged about the first reference line 30; the third groove segment 445 is symmetrically arranged about the first reference line 30 and the fifth groove segment 447; and the fourth groove segment 446 is symmetrically arranged about the first reference line 30 and the sixth groove segment 448.

[0111] With the above configuration, the drive slide 440 includes a first side and a second side symmetrically arranged about the first reference line 30. During the sliding of the sliding end 432 along the first side, the lifting structure 400 can switch between a first state and a second state; and during the sliding of the sliding end 432 along the second side, the lifting structure 400 can also switch between a first state and a second state.

[0112] In an alternative embodiment, please refer back to Figure 4 The handling equipment 20 may also include a protective plate 500, which may be installed on at least one of the first carrier plate 310 or the second carrier plate 320. The protective plate 500 is used to shield the lifting structure 400.

[0113] In the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 10 The lifting structure 400 can be disposed near at least one of the first side 312, the second side 313, the third side 314, or the fourth side 315. For example, the lifting structure 400 can be disposed near the first side 312 or the third side 314. Thus, when the lifting structure 400 is in the first state, such as Figure 1 As shown, the stop 410 can abut against the server 13 to prevent the server 13 from moving relative to the transport equipment 20 along the third direction z, which helps to prevent the server 13 from falling and injuring people during transport; when the lifting structure 400 is in the second state, such as Figure 6 As shown, the stop 410 can avoid the server 13, so as to facilitate the transport of the server 13 along the third direction z to the carrier structure 300, or to facilitate the delivery of the server 13 on the carrier structure 300 into the receiving slot 12 along the third direction z.

[0114] In one alternative embodiment, please combine Figure 4 and Figure 10 There can be multiple lifting structures 400. For example, the lifting structure 400 may include a first lifting structure and a second lifting structure, which may be respectively located on both sides of the carrying structure 300. For instance, the first lifting structure may be located near the first side 312, and the second lifting structure may be located near the third side 314.

[0115] Based on the above structure, please refer to Figure 6 The steps of installing server 13 into server rack 11 may include:

[0116] S110. Push the moving equipment to the front of the server rack.

[0117] S120, Engage the brakes.

[0118] This prevents the handling equipment from shaking.

[0119] S130, Convert the lifting structure to the second state.

[0120] Please combine Figure 6 and Figure 11 The stop 410 can be pressed to switch the lifting structure 400 to the second state, so that the stop 410 can avoid the server 13.

[0121] S140. Move the server onto the loading platform.

[0122] S150, Convert the lifting structure to the first state.

[0123] Please combine Figure 6 and Figure 10 The stop 410 can be pressed to switch the lifting structure 400 to the first state, so that the stop 410 can abut against the server 13 on the loading surface 311 to prevent the server 13 from falling and injuring people.

[0124] S160, Convert the telescopic component to the unfolded state.

[0125] For example, please combine Figure 5 and Figure 6 The telescopic component 200 can be converted into an extended state by repeatedly stepping on the first pedal 240. With the above settings, the height of the server 13 can be adjusted to align it with the receiving slot 12 at any height.

[0126] S170, Convert the lifting structure to the second state.

[0127] For example, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 11 The lifting structure 400 on the side closest to server rack 11 can be converted to the second state.

[0128] S180. Push the server into the containment slot.

[0129] S190, Convert the telescopic component to the retracted state.

[0130] For example, please combine Figure 5 and Figure 6 The second pedal 250 can be slowly and evenly pressed to convert the telescopic component 200 into a retracted state.

[0131] In one example, please refer to Figure 1 The steps of transporting server 13 via a transport organization may include:

[0132] S210, Engage the brakes.

[0133] This prevents the handling equipment from shaking.

[0134] S220, Convert the lifting structure to the second state.

[0135] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 11 The stop 410 can be pressed to switch the lifting structure 400 to the second state, so that the stop 410 can avoid the server 13.

[0136] S230, Move the server onto the loading platform.

[0137] S240, Convert the lifting structure to the first state.

[0138] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 10 The stop 410 can be pressed to switch the lifting structure 400 to the first state, so that the stop 410 can abut against the server 13 on the loading surface 311 to prevent the server 13 from falling and injuring people.

[0139] After step S240, the lifting structure 400 can be inspected to ensure that it is in the first state. In one example, both the first and second lifting structures on both sides of the load structure 300 can be inspected to ensure that the server 13 is located between the first and second lifting structures.

[0140] S250, release the brake.

[0141] S260. Transport the server to the rack using handling equipment.

[0142] like Figure 1 As shown, the equipment should be moved slowly during transportation to avoid collisions between the transport equipment 20 and the server racks 11, walls, etc. in the computer room 10.

[0143] S270, engage the brakes.

[0144] In yet another example, such as Figure 13 As shown, the steps for maintaining server 13 may include:

[0145] S310. Push the moving equipment to the front of the server rack.

[0146] The handling equipment 20 can be pushed to the front of the server rack 11 using the handle 160. During the pushing process, it should be moved slowly to avoid collisions between the handling equipment 20 and the server rack 11, walls, etc. in the computer room 10.

[0147] S320, engage the brakes.

[0148] This prevents the handling equipment from shaking.

[0149] S330, Convert the telescopic component to the unfolded state.

[0150] For example, please combine Figure 5 and Figure 13 The telescopic component 200 can be converted into an extended state by repeatedly stepping on the first pedal 240. With the above settings, the height of the server 13 can be adjusted to align it with the receiving slot 12 at any height.

[0151] S340, Convert the lifting structure to the second state.

[0152] Please combine Figure 11 and Figure 13 Here, the lifting structure 400 on the side closest to the server rack 11 can be converted to the second state. For example, the lifting structure 400 can be converted to the second state by pressing the stop 410, so that the stop 410 can avoid the server 13.

[0153] S350, Move the server onto the loading platform.

[0154] For example, it can be done by pulling handle 17 (such as...) Figure 3 As shown, move server 13 onto the loading surface 311.

[0155] S360, switch the lifting structure to the first state.

[0156] S370, The height of the load structure can be adjusted by means of a telescopic component.

[0157] Here, the load structure 300 can be adjusted to a height suitable for user operation.

[0158] S380, maintenance server.

[0159] S390. Install the server into the server rack.

[0160] Here, step S390 can refer to steps S160 to S190 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0161] It should be noted that, in the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or an integral connection; they can also refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0162] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit them; although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some or as many of the technical features as possible; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A handling device, characterized in that, include: Base; A carrying structure connected to the base, the carrying structure being movable relative to the base along a first direction; A lifting structure includes a stop and a swing member. The swing member includes a rotating end and a sliding end. The stop is slidably connected to the load structure along a first direction. The stop has a drive groove. The rotating end is rotatably connected to the load structure, and the sliding end is slidably connected to the drive groove. When the lifting structure is in the first state, at least a portion of the stop member is higher than the loading surface of the loading structure; When the lifting structure is in the second state, the stop member is lower than or flush with the loading surface of the loading structure.

2. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the lifting structure is in the first state, in the second direction, the sliding end contacts the groove wall of the driving groove; And / or, When the lifting structure is in the second state, the sliding end contacts the groove wall of the driving groove in the second direction; The second direction is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the swing member relative to the load structure, and the second direction is also perpendicular to the first direction.

3. The handling equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive slide includes a first groove segment and a second groove segment that are interconnected; in the first direction, the first groove segment is located between the second groove segment and the rotating end; The drive slide groove includes a first groove wall and a second groove wall disposed opposite to each other, wherein the first groove wall is closer to the edge of the stop member than the second groove wall. The first groove wall located in the first groove segment includes an intersecting first surface and a second surface. When the lifting structure is in the first state, in the second direction, the sliding end is located between the first surface and the second surface, and the sliding end is in contact with the first surface and the second surface respectively.

4. The handling equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The angle between the first surface and the second surface is an acute angle.

5. The handling equipment according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The second groove wall located in the second groove section includes an intersecting third surface and a fourth surface. When the lifting structure is in the second state, in the second direction, the sliding end is located between the third surface and the fourth surface, and the sliding end is in contact with the third surface and the fourth surface respectively.

6. The handling equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The angle between the third surface and the fourth surface is an acute angle.

7. The handling equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive slide also includes a third section and a fourth section, which are located between the first section and the second section; the extension direction of the third section and the extension direction of the fourth section intersect.

8. The handling equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The angle between the extension direction of the third groove segment and the extension direction of the fourth groove segment is an obtuse angle.

9. The handling equipment according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The drive slide also includes a fifth groove segment and a sixth groove segment, which are located between the first groove segment and the second groove segment; the extension direction of the fifth groove segment and the extension direction of the sixth groove segment intersect. The third slot segment is located between the first slot segment and the fourth slot segment, and the fifth slot segment is located between the first slot segment and the sixth slot segment. In the direction from the first slot segment to the second slot segment, the distance between the third slot segment and the fifth slot segment in the second direction gradually increases, and the distance between the fourth slot segment and the sixth slot segment in the second direction gradually decreases.

10. The handling equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drive slide also includes an arc-shaped groove segment, which is disposed between two adjacent slots in the first slot segment, the second slot segment, the third slot segment, the fourth slot segment, the fifth slot segment, and the sixth slot segment.

11. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive slide is symmetrically arranged about the first reference line, which is parallel to the first direction and intersects the rotation axis of the swing member relative to the load structure.

12. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the lifting structure is in the first state, the direction from the rotating end to the sliding end is parallel to the first direction; and / or, When the lifting structure is in the second state, the direction from the rotating end to the sliding end is parallel to the first direction.

13. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting structure also includes a guide column and an elastic element. The stop element is slidably connected to the load structure through the guide column, and the elastic element is sleeved on the guide column.

14. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrying structure is provided with rollers, which are rotatably connected to the carrying structure. The rotation axis of the rollers relative to the carrying structure is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the carrying surface.

15. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handling equipment further includes a telescopic component that connects the base and the load structure, and the telescopic component is used to drive the load structure to move relative to the base along a first direction.

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