Shell structure of mini-host

By designing the mini PC casing structure, including components such as the PC mounting frame and support feet, the problems of cable wiring difficulties and easy tipping when the mini PC is placed vertically are solved, achieving stable support, improved aesthetics and heat dissipation, and convenient cable management.

CN224083818UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03敖幸存
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing mini PCs have problems with cable management when placed vertically, and they are prone to tipping over, affecting aesthetics and stability.

Method used

A mini PC casing structure was designed, including components such as a PC mounting frame, support feet, a storage box, and a hanging rack. The support feet support the mini PC to a set height, providing stable support, while the storage box and hanging rack allow for the organization and concealment of cables.

Benefits of technology

It enables the mini PC to stand stably upright, reducing desktop space occupation, improving aesthetics and heat dissipation, while also facilitating cable management and hiding the mini PC to enhance tidiness.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of mini-host shells, and particularly relates to a shell structure of a mini-host, which comprises a host mounting frame and supporting feet. The mini-host is mounted in the host mounting frame in an embedded manner; the top and / or the bottom of the host installation frame are / is provided with a threading port, and the threading port is used for a cable to pass through. The front side and the rear side of the host mounting frame are hollow; supporting feet are arranged at the bottom of the host mounting frame, and the mini-host can be supported to a set height in a vertical state. The shell structure in the scheme can be used for installing the mini-host and supporting the mini-host to be in a vertical state, so that the occupied desktop space is reduced; meanwhile, heat dissipation of the mini-host is facilitated, and the decoration and attractiveness of the mini-host are improved. Besides, a handle is arranged above the shell structure, so that the shell structure can be conveniently hung, and when the mini-computer host is used, the mini-computer host can be hung at the back of a display, so that the mini-computer host is hidden, and desktop occupation is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mini PC casing technology, specifically relating to a casing structure for a mini PC. Background Technology

[0002] Mini PCs are a type of desktop computer. Currently, most mini PCs are placed horizontally on a desktop, taking up a significant amount of space and affecting aesthetics. While users can also place them vertically, this presents challenges such as cable management difficulties and a risk of tipping over. Therefore, it is necessary to design a casing structure that provides more stable support for mini PCs. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies, this solution provides a casing structure for a mini-PC.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A mini PC casing structure includes a PC mounting frame and support feet; the PC mounting frame is a square frame structure, and the mini PC is installed in the PC mounting frame by embedding; a cable pass-through port is provided at the top and / or bottom of the PC mounting frame for cable passage; the front and rear sides of the PC mounting frame are hollowed out; the bottom of the PC mounting frame is provided with support feet, and when the support feet are placed on a desktop, the mini PC is supported to a set height in an upright state.

[0006] As an alternative or supplement to the above-mentioned outer casing structure, a storage box is also included; the front side of the storage box is provided with a hook, and the rear side of the main unit mounting frame is provided with a hanging bracket; the storage box is connected to the hanging bracket via the hook.

[0007] As an alternative or supplement to the above-mentioned outer shell structure: the storage box includes a box body and a box lid; the box lid is rotatably connected to the top opening of the box body; the box lid is provided with cable inlet and outlet holes.

[0008] As an alternative or supplement to the above-mentioned outer shell structure: a side stop is also provided on the front side of the storage box; side stops are provided at intervals on the left and right sides of the hook; the hanging rack is ladder-shaped, the hook is connected to the horizontal part of the hanging rack, and the gap between the side stop and the hook is used to accommodate the vertical part of the hanging rack.

[0009] As an alternative or supplement to the above-mentioned housing structure: the host mounting frame includes a front protective frame and a rear protective frame, the front protective frame can be spliced ​​to the front side of the rear protective frame, and the mini host can be embedded inside both.

[0010] As an alternative or supplement to the above-mentioned shell structure: the left and right sides of the main unit mounting frame are provided with lateral connectors, which are columnar structures composed of two semi-cylinders, and ear caps are threadedly connected to the lateral connectors.

[0011] As an alternative or supplement to the above-mentioned shell structure: a handle is provided above the main unit mounting frame, and both ends of the handle are connected to the side connectors; a strip-shaped through hole is provided at both ends of the handle, and the side connectors pass through the strip-shaped through hole, so that the handle can be vertically raised and lowered along the length of the strip-shaped through hole; an ear pad is provided between the ear cap and the side wall of the main unit mounting frame, and the ear pad is provided with a clearance groove to avoid the handle, so that the ear cap abuts against the side wall of the main unit mounting frame through the ear pad.

[0012] As an alternative or supplement to the above-mentioned outer shell structure: the wiring port is located at the joint between the front and rear protective frames; a flexible protective ring is installed at the wiring port.

[0013] As an alternative or supplement to the above-mentioned shell structure: a bottom side connector is provided on the bottom surface of the main unit mounting frame. The bottom side connector is located at the splicing point of the front guard frame and the rear guard frame and is composed of two petals spliced ​​together. The lower end of the bottom side connector is fitted with a foot ring and threadedly connected to the support foot.

[0014] As an alternative or supplement to the above-mentioned shell structure, the supporting foot is a contoured foot designed to resemble the shape of a human foot.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The shell structure in this solution can be used to install the mini PC and support it in an upright position, thereby reducing the desktop space occupied; at the same time, it is also conducive to the heat dissipation of the mini PC and improves its decoration and aesthetics.

[0017] 2. In addition, the handle on the top of the casing makes it easy to hang the casing. When in use, the mini computer can be hung behind the monitor, thus hiding the mini computer and reducing desktop space occupied. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this scheme or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front side of the mini PC casing.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear-side structure of the mini PC casing.

[0021] Figure 3This is an exploded view of the mini PC's casing structure from a slightly angled front perspective;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the mini PC's casing structure from a rear-angle perspective;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the storage box.

[0024] In the diagram: 1-Main unit mounting frame; 11-Front protective frame; 12-Rear protective frame; 13-Flexible protective ring; 14-Hanging bracket; 15-Cable threading port; 16-Side connector; 2-Supporting foot; 3-Ear cap; 4-Ear pad; 5-Handle; 51-Strip through hole; 6-Storage box; 61-Box lid; 62-Cable inlet / outlet hole; 63-Side block; 64-Hollow hole; 65-Box body; 66-Hook; 7-Foot ring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions in this embodiment will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this solution without creative effort are within the protection scope of this solution.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment designs a mini host shell structure, including a host mounting frame 1 and supporting feet 2.

[0028] The host mounting frame 1 has a rectangular structure, allowing the mini PC to be installed inside it in a recessed manner. Cable entry ports 15 are provided at the top and / or bottom of the host mounting frame 1 for cables to pass through, such as power cables, USB cables, network cables, and signal cables, which can be connected to the mini PC through these ports. The front and rear sides of the host mounting frame 1 are open to facilitate heat dissipation for the mini PC.

[0029] The bottom of the host mounting frame 1 is provided with a support foot 2, which can support the host mounting frame 1 in an upright state. When the support foot 2 is placed on the table, the mini host is in an upright state, and the support foot 2 has a certain height, so that the mini host is supported to a set height, allowing the cable to pass through from the bottom of the mini host.

[0030] The supporting foot 2 can be a shaped foot designed to resemble a human foot, thereby enhancing the interest and aesthetics of the shell structure.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] Based on the structure of Embodiment 1, the outer shell structure may further include a storage box 6, such as... Figure 5 As shown, a hook 66 is provided on the front side of the storage box 6, and a hanging bracket 14 is provided on the rear side of the main unit mounting frame 1; the storage box 6 is connected to the hanging bracket 14 through the hook 66, thereby facilitating the detachable connection between the storage box 6 and the hanging bracket 14.

[0033] The storage box 6 includes a body 65 and a lid 61; the lid 61 is rotatably connected to the top opening of the body 65; the lid 61 is provided with a cable entry / exit hole 62. The storage box 6 can be used to store cables and improve the tidiness of the desktop.

[0034] The storage box 6 is also provided with a side block 63 on the front side; the hook 66 is provided with side blocks 63 at intervals on the left and right sides respectively; the hanging rack 14 is trapezoidal, the hanging rack 14 includes a vertical part and a horizontal part, the vertical part and the horizontal part are perpendicular to each other, the hook 66 is connected to the horizontal part of the hanging rack 14, and the gap between the side block 63 and the hook 66 is used to accommodate the vertical part of the hanging rack 14.

[0035] Example 3

[0036] Based on the structure of Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, the host mounting frame 1 includes a front protective frame 11 and a rear protective frame 12. The front protective frame 11 can be spliced ​​to the front side of the rear protective frame 12, and the mini host can be embedded inside both.

[0037] The main unit mounting frame 1 is provided with lateral connectors 16 on the left and right sides. The lateral connectors 16 have external threads and are columnar structures composed of two semi-cylinders. A semi-cylinder is provided on the left and right sides of the rear guard frame 12, and a semi-cylinder is also provided on the left and right sides of the front guard frame 11. Ear caps 3 are threaded onto the lateral connectors 16.

[0038] A handle 5 is provided above the main unit mounting frame 1, and both ends of the handle 5 are connected to the side connectors 16. A strip-shaped through hole 51 is provided at both ends of the handle 5, and the side connectors 16 pass through the strip-shaped through hole 51, so that the handle 5 can be vertically raised and lowered along the length of the strip-shaped through hole 51. An ear pad 4 is provided between the ear cap 3 and the side wall of the main unit mounting frame 1. The ear pad 4 is provided with a relief groove to avoid the handle 5, so that the ear cap 3 abuts against the side wall of the main unit mounting frame 1 through the ear pad 4, preventing the handle from being pressed and affecting the vertical raising and lowering of the handle 5.

[0039] The cable insertion port 15 is located at the joint between the front guard frame 11 and the rear guard frame 12; a flexible protective ring 13 is installed at the cable insertion port 15 to reduce cable wear and protect the cable.

[0040] A bottom side connector is provided on the bottom surface of the main unit mounting frame 1. The bottom side connector is located at the splicing point of the front guard frame 11 and the rear guard frame 12 and is composed of two petals. The lower end of the bottom side connector is fitted with a foot ring 7, and the bottom side connector is also threadedly connected to the support foot 2.

[0041] The above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation; it is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom remain within the scope of this technology.

Claims

1. A casing structure for a mini PC, characterized in that: Includes a host mounting frame (1) and support feet (2); the host mounting frame (1) is a square frame structure, and the mini host is installed in the host mounting frame (1) in an embedded manner; a cable pass-through port (15) is provided at the top and / or bottom of the host mounting frame (1), and the cable pass-through port (15) is used for the cable to pass through; the front and rear sides of the host mounting frame (1) are hollowed out; a support foot (2) is provided at the bottom of the host mounting frame (1), and when the support foot (2) is placed on the table, the mini host is supported to a set height in an upright state; a handle (5) is provided above the host mounting frame (1).

2. The casing structure of the mini-PC according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a storage box (6); the front side of the storage box (6) is provided with a hook (66), and the rear side of the main unit mounting frame (1) is provided with a hanging rack (14); the storage box (6) is connected to the hanging rack (14) by the hook (66).

3. The casing structure of the mini-PC according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage box (6) includes a box body (65) and a box lid (61); the box lid (61) is rotatably connected to the top opening of the box body (65); the box lid (61) is provided with a cable inlet / outlet hole (62).

4. The casing structure of the mini-PC according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage box (6) is also provided with a side block (63) on the front side; the hook (66) is provided with side blocks (63) at intervals on the left and right sides respectively; the hanging rack (14) is ladder-shaped, the hook (66) is connected to the horizontal part of the hanging rack (14), and the gap between the side block (63) and the hook (66) is used to accommodate the vertical part of the hanging rack (14).

5. The casing structure of the mini-PC according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The host mounting frame (1) includes a front guard frame (11) and a rear guard frame (12). The front guard frame (11) can be spliced ​​to the front side of the rear guard frame (12) and the mini host can be embedded inside both.

6. The casing structure of the mini-PC according to claim 5, characterized in that: The main unit mounting frame (1) is provided with lateral connectors (16) on the left and right sides. The lateral connectors (16) are columnar structures composed of two semi-cylinders. Ear caps (3) are threaded onto the lateral connectors (16).

7. The casing structure of the mini-PC according to claim 6, characterized in that: The handle (5) is connected to the side connector (16) at both ends; a strip-shaped through hole (51) is provided at both ends of the handle (5), and the side connector (16) passes through the strip-shaped through hole (51), so that the handle (5) can be vertically raised and lowered along the length of the strip-shaped through hole (51); an ear pad (4) is provided between the ear cap (3) and the side wall of the main unit mounting frame (1), and an avoidance groove is provided on the ear pad (4) to avoid the handle (5), so that the ear cap (3) abuts against the side wall of the main unit mounting frame (1) through the ear pad (4).

8. The casing structure of the mini-PC according to claim 5, characterized in that: The threading port (15) is located at the joint between the front guard frame (11) and the rear guard frame (12); a flexible protective ring (13) is installed at the threading port (15).

9. The casing structure of the mini-PC according to claim 5, characterized in that: A bottom side connector is provided on the bottom surface of the main unit mounting frame (1). The bottom side connector is located at the splice of the front guard frame (11) and the rear guard frame (12) and is composed of two petals. The lower end of the bottom side connector is fitted with a foot ring (7) and threadedly connected to the support foot (2).

10. The casing structure of the mini-PC according to claim 9, characterized in that: The supporting foot (2) is a shaped foot designed to resemble the shape of a human foot.