Mounting device and case

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of installation devices, and provides an installation device and a case. The installation device comprises an installation support body and a support clamping piece; the mounting bracket body is provided with a plurality of accommodating stations for accommodating fans, and the other side of the mounting bracket body is provided with a mounting part for mounting and fixing the mounting bracket body; the bracket clamping piece is arranged on the mounting bracket body and is provided with a clamping and locking part which is at least partially positioned in the accommodating station and an unlocking part which is at least partially positioned outside the mounting bracket body; the plurality of accommodating stations are at least partially overlapped in the mounting bracket body and are used for mounting to-be-mounted pieces with different sizes and specifications; the clamping and locking part can clamp, lock, limit and fix the to-be-mounted part; and the unlocking part can unlock the clamping and locking part and the to-be-mounted piece to release the case in a triggered state. The latter comprises the former. And the two parts can be compatible with fans of various sizes, and have the beneficial effects that the universal adaptability is good, the installation process is simple, convenient and efficient, and other fastening connecting pieces do not need to be used.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of workpiece mounting device technology, and in particular to a mounting device and chassis. Background Technology

[0002] The computer case is a crucial component of computer hardware, primarily used to install and protect various core hardware components inside, such as the motherboard, processor (CPU), memory, graphics card, and power supply. The case not only provides physical support but also ensures effective heat dissipation for the hardware components through a well-designed layout. Current computer cases typically include cooling fans inside to enhance the heat dissipation efficiency for the internal hardware components.

[0003] However, in the current technology, computer cases are generally equipped with a fixed type of cooling fan of a certain size. For some users who want to customize and increase the power of the cooling fan, it is difficult to fit and install it into the computer case. In addition to the very complicated installation process, it also requires a lot of connecting parts.

[0004] In view of this, there is an urgent need in the market for a new type of installation device to solve the problems of cumbersome installation process and the need for other connecting parts when installing different types and sizes of cooling fans in computer cases in the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] This disclosure provides an installation device and a computer case to solve the problem that installing different types and sizes of cooling fans in computer cases is cumbersome and requires too many accessories.

[0006] The installation device provided in this embodiment includes an installation bracket body and a bracket mounting component;

[0007] The mounting bracket has multiple mounting stations on one side for accommodating the fan, and a mounting part on the other side for fixing itself in place.

[0008] The bracket mounting component is disposed on the mounting bracket body and has a locking part located at least partially in the receiving station and an unlocking part located at least partially outside the mounting bracket body;

[0009] The multiple loading stations are arranged in an overlapping manner in the mounting bracket body, and can be used to install parts of different sizes and specifications respectively.

[0010] When the part to be installed is installed in the assembly station, the locking part can lock and fix the part to be installed.

[0011] When triggered, the unlocking unit can unlock and release the locking unit from the component to be installed.

[0012] In one embodiment, the locking part includes a locking baffle extending along the depth direction of the receiving station;

[0013] The top of the card baffle extends out of the receiving station and bends toward the center of the receiving station to form a locking head;

[0014] The retaining plate is used to limit and abut against one side wall of the part to be installed, and the retaining head is used to limit and abut against the part to be installed along the depth direction of the receiving station.

[0015] In one possible embodiment, the bracket mounting component further includes a hinge portion;

[0016] The bracket mounting component is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket body via the hinge portion;

[0017] When the unlocking part is triggered, the locking part can rotate around the hinge part and unlock to release the part to be installed.

[0018] In one possible embodiment, the bracket mounting component further includes an elastic support portion;

[0019] The unlocking part is indirectly connected to the mounting bracket body through the elastic support part;

[0020] The elastic support portion can apply an elastic support force opposite to the mounting bracket body to the unlocking portion;

[0021] When the unlocking part is pressed, it can overcome the elastic support force of the elastic support part and drive the locking part to rotate around the hinge part to unlock and release the part to be installed.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the plurality of loading stations include at least a first loading station, a second loading station, and a third loading station;

[0023] The volumes of the first, second, and third loading stations increase sequentially, their depths decrease sequentially, and they are concentrically nested.

[0024] In one possible embodiment, the locking part includes:

[0025] The first locking cylinder is at least partially located in the first receiving station;

[0026] The second locking cylinder is at least partially located in the second receiving station;

[0027] The third locking cylinder is at least partially located in the third accommodating station;

[0028] The first locking head, the second locking head, and the third locking head are respectively disposed in the first loading station, the second loading station, and the third loading station, and are respectively able to lock and fix the part to be installed.

[0029] In one embodiment, the receiving station is further provided with mating parts that are spaced apart from the locking part;

[0030] The locking part and the mating part can respectively clamp the locking part along the opposite sides of the part to be installed.

[0031] In one embodiment, elastic support arms are also provided at the bottom and around the perimeter of the loading station;

[0032] The elastic support arm is used to press against the bottom wall and side wall of the part to be installed.

[0033] In one embodiment, the mounting portion includes a positioning post and a mounting barb;

[0034] The positioning pin is used for positioning and alignment with the positioning hole in the part to be installed;

[0035] The mounting barb is used to engage with the mounting hole barb in the part to be installed.

[0036] In addition, this disclosure also provides a chassis, which includes a chassis body and the above-described mounting device;

[0037] The mounting bracket can be fixedly installed in the wall of the chassis body via the mounting part;

[0038] The fan in the main body of the chassis can be locked and installed in the mounting bracket body at the mounting station by means of the locking part in the bracket mounting component.

[0039] The technical solution provided in this disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0040] The installation device provided in this embodiment can achieve compatibility with fans of various sizes through its overlapping housing design. Furthermore, the overlapping layout of the housings reduces the volume of the mounting bracket, making it suitable for compact chassis environments. The locking mechanism can also quickly install and automatically lock the fan in the housing, requiring no tools during installation. This device offers advantages such as good universality, simple and efficient installation, and the elimination of the need for other fastening connectors.

[0041] Furthermore, the chassis provided in this embodiment includes the aforementioned mounting device, which can achieve the same beneficial effects, and will not be described in detail here.

[0042] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated in the drawings by way of example and not limitation, in which:

[0044] In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

[0045] Figure 1 A front structural schematic diagram of the mounting device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0046] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the front mounting of a fan is shown in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 3 A partially enlarged view of the locking part in the installation device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0048] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the rear structure of the mounting device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0049] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a fan mounted on the rear of an installation device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0050] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the front structure of the chassis provided in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0051] Figure 7 This diagram shows a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the chassis provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] Explanation of the numbers in the diagram: 1. Mounting bracket body; 11. Loading station; 111. First loading station; 112. Second loading station; 113. Third loading station; 114. Mating part; 115. Elastic support arm; 12. Mounting part; 121. Positioning post; 122. Mounting hook; 13. Mounting part; 14. Mounting part;

[0053] 2. Bracket mounting component; 21. Locking part; 201. Locking baffle; 202. Locking head; 211. First locking head; 212. Second locking head; 213. Third locking head; 22. Unlocking part; 23. Hinge part; 24. Elastic support part;

[0054] 3. Chassis body; 31. Fan. Detailed Implementation

[0055] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure 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 disclosure, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0056] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0057] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an installation device, which includes a mounting bracket body 1 and a bracket clamping member 2; one side of the mounting bracket body 1 has a plurality of receiving stations 11 for receiving fans, and the other side has a mounting part 12 for fixing itself; the bracket clamping member 2 is disposed on the mounting bracket body 1 and has a locking part 21 at least partially located in the receiving station 11 and an unlocking part 22 at least partially located outside the mounting bracket body 1;

[0058] In this configuration, multiple loading stations 11 are at least partially overlapped in the mounting bracket body 1, and can be used to install different sized components. When the component to be installed is installed in the loading station 11, the locking part 21 can lock and limit the component to be installed. When the unlocking part 22 is triggered, it can unlock and release the locking part 21 from the component to be installed.

[0059] This disclosure provides an installation device that can be used, but is not limited to, for installing cooling fans in computer cases. The usage process and principle will be explained using this as an example.

[0060] In the installation device provided in this embodiment, the mounting bracket 1 can be configured as a square or long plate bracket formed by metal stamping or injection molding, with multiple receiving stations 11 on one side. The receiving stations 11 can be partially overlapped, and the specific overlapping method can be, but is not limited to, stepped concentric nesting, staggered stacking, or modular splicing, to adapt to fans of different sizes such as 120mm, 140mm, and 200mm. The bracket clamping part 2 can be set on the opposite side of the mounting bracket 1, and the bracket clamping part 2 includes a locking part 21 and an unlocking part 22. The locking part 21 can be partially located inside the receiving station 11 and partially protrude from the receiving station 11, and the unlocking part 22 can be exposed on the outside of the mounting bracket 1 for manual operation by the user. The mounting part 12 can be set on the other side of the mounting bracket 1, and can include, but is not limited to, positioning holes, buckles, or screw holes, for fixing the bracket as a whole to the inner wall of the chassis.

[0061] When using the installation device provided in this embodiment, the corresponding receiving station 11 is selected according to the fan size. For example, a large-sized fan is embedded in the outermost and shallowest receiving station 11, and the smallest-sized fan is placed in the innermost and deepest receiving station 11. When the fan is pressed into the receiving station 11, the elastic locking head of the locking part 21 automatically locks into the groove or edge of the fan frame, achieving bidirectional limiting along the depth direction and the side. When it is necessary to unlock the fan, simply press the unlocking part 22, and the locking part 21 can be driven to disengage from the fan frame through the lever principle, so that the fan can be pulled out from the station.

[0062] In summary, the installation device provided in this embodiment can achieve compatibility with fans of various sizes through the overlapping housing station 11 design. Furthermore, the overlapping layout of the housing station 11 reduces the volume of the mounting bracket 1, making it suitable for compact chassis environments. The locking part 21 can also quickly install and automatically lock with the fan in the housing station 11. The installation process requires no tools, offering advantages such as good universal compatibility, simple and efficient installation, and no need for other connecting parts.

[0063] In one embodiment, the locking part 21 includes a locking baffle 201 extending along the depth direction of the receiving station 11; the top end of the locking baffle 201 extends out of the receiving station 11 and bends toward the center of the receiving station 11 to form a locking head 202; the locking baffle 201 is used to limit and abut against one side wall of the part to be installed, and the locking head 202 is used to limit and abut against the part to be installed along the depth direction of the receiving station 11.

[0064] Specifically, in combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 In further detail, the locking part 21 may include a locking baffle 201 extending along the depth direction of the receiving station 11. The top end of the locking baffle 201 extends out of the receiving station 11 and bends towards the center of the station to form a locking head 202. For example, the locking baffle 201 is a plastic or stainless steel spring sheet, and the locking head 202 is L-shaped, with a rubber pad attached to its inner side to increase friction. When the fan is pushed into the receiving station 11, the locking baffle 201 contacts the fan sidewall and elastically deforms, and the locking head 202 engages with the groove or edge of the fan frame, thereby limiting and fixing the fan in both the depth direction and the side direction.

[0065] The specific arrangement of the locking part 21 can limit the lateral displacement of the fan by locking the baffle and prevent the fan from coming out along the depth direction by locking the head, thereby effectively improving the installation reliability of the fan at the mounting station 11. Moreover, the baffle can also be elastically deformed to adapt to fan frames of different thicknesses and avoid hard interference.

[0066] In one embodiment, the bracket mounting component 2 further includes a hinge portion 23; the bracket mounting component 2 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket body 1 through the hinge portion 23; when the unlocking portion 22 is triggered, the locking portion 21 can rotate around the hinge portion 23 and unlock to release the component to be installed.

[0067] Specifically, in combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 In further detail, the hinge 23 can be a metal pivot or a plastic hinge, rotatably connecting the bracket holder 2 to the mounting bracket body 1. Thus, when unlocking the fan, simply press the unlocking part 22, and the bracket holder 2 will rotate around the hinge 23, causing the locking part 21 to disengage from the fan frame, thereby unlocking and releasing the fan.

[0068] The specific arrangement of the hinge part 23 described above has the advantages of simple structure, easy operation by rotating the unlocking part 22 with a light touch, and reduced disassembly difficulty.

[0069] In one embodiment, the bracket mounting component 2 further includes an elastic support portion 24; the unlocking portion 22 is indirectly connected to the mounting bracket body 1 through the elastic support portion 24; the elastic support portion 24 can apply an elastic support force opposite to the mounting bracket body 1 to the unlocking portion 22; when the unlocking portion 22 is pressed, it can overcome the elastic support force of the elastic support portion 24 and drive the locking portion 21 to rotate around the hinge portion 23 to unlock and release the component to be installed.

[0070] Specifically, in combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 In further detail, the elastic support 24 can be specifically, but not limited to, an elastic hollow support frame, a spring, or a silicone column, with one end fixed to the mounting bracket 1 and the other end connected to the unlocking part 22. In this way, when the locking part 21 is in a normally locked state, the elastic support 24 can apply an outward pushing force to the unlocking part 22, keeping the locking part 21 locked. When the locking part 21 is unlocked, pressing the unlocking part 22 can overcome the elastic force of the elastic support 24, causing the locking part 21 to rotate and unlock.

[0071] The specific arrangement of the elastic support 24 is such that after the unlocking part 22 is released, the elastic force of the elastic support 24 drives the unlocking part 22 to automatically return, so that the locking part 21 can be in a normal locked state, avoiding accidental operation.

[0072] In addition, the elastic support 24 can absorb fan vibration energy and reduce noise.

[0073] In one embodiment, the plurality of filling stations 11 include at least a first filling station 111, a second filling station 112, and a third filling station 113; the volume of the first filling station 111, the second filling station 112, and the third filling station 113 increases sequentially, the depth decreases sequentially, and they are concentrically nested.

[0074] Specifically, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 In further detail, the first mounting station 111 can be located at the innermost center of the mounting bracket 1, with the deepest recess, for accommodating small-sized fan frames; the second mounting station 112 can be concentrically fitted onto the outer wall of the first mounting station 111, with a slightly reduced recess depth, for accommodating medium-sized fan frames; the third mounting station 113 can be concentrically fitted onto the outer wall of the second mounting station 112, with the smallest recess depth, for accommodating large-sized fan frames. Furthermore, when fans of different sizes are pushed into their corresponding mounting stations 11, their frames trigger the corresponding locking parts 21 to deform and lock.

[0075] The specific arrangement of the above-mentioned mounting station 11 can fully save space of the mounting bracket 1, and can lock the fan frame of different sizes through the locking parts 21 at different depths. The nested layout is compatible with multiple sizes within a limited volume, and the structures of each other do not interfere with each other.

[0076] In one embodiment, the locking part 21 includes a first locking head 211, a second locking head 212, and a third locking head 213; the first locking head 211 is at least partially located in the first receiving station 111; the second locking head 212 is at least partially located in the second receiving station 112; and the third locking head 213 is at least partially located in the third receiving station 113; wherein the first locking head 211, the second locking head 212, and the third locking head 213 are respectively disposed in the first receiving station 111, the second receiving station 112, and the third receiving station 113, and are respectively capable of locking and fixing the part to be installed.

[0077] Specifically, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 In further detail, the first locking head 211 can be located inside the first receiving station 111, adapting to the frame of a small-sized fan; the second locking head 212 can be located in the middle of the second receiving station 112, adapting to a medium-sized fan; and the third locking head 213 can be located at the edge of the third receiving station 113, adapting to a large-sized fan. When locking, simply pushing a fan of different sizes into its corresponding station will trigger the deformation of the corresponding locking head on its frame, thus locking it in place.

[0078] The specific configuration of the aforementioned locking part 21 allows for the hierarchical locking of fan frames of different sizes via the first locking head 211, the second locking head 212, and the third locking head 213, without interference between them, thus preventing accidental locking.

[0079] In one embodiment, the loading station 11 is further provided with a mating part 114 that is spaced apart from the locking part 21; the locking part 21 and the mating part 114 can clamp and lock along the opposite sides of the part to be installed.

[0080] Specifically, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 In further detail, the mating part 114 can be located on the inner wall of the housing station 11 and is arranged opposite to the locking part 21, for example, as a protruding limiting block. In this way, when the fan is pushed into the housing station 11, the locking part 21 and the mating part 114 can clamp and lock along the opposite sides of the fan, further improving the stability of the fan clamping and locking.

[0081] In one embodiment, elastic support arms 115 are respectively provided at the bottom and periphery of the receiving station 11; the elastic support arms 115 are used to press and abut against the bottom wall and side wall of the part to be installed.

[0082] Specifically, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 In further detail, elastic support arms 115 are respectively provided at the bottom and around the perimeter of the mounting station 11. The elastic support arms 115 can contact the bottom surface of the fan and the side surface of the fan. The material can be silicone or spring steel. When the fan is pushed into the mounting station 11, the elastic support arms 115 are compressed and deformed to provide pre-tightening force. Together with the locking part 21 and the mating part 114, they form a three-point clamping, which fully ensures the installation stability of the fan in the mounting station 11.

[0083] In addition, the elastic support arm 115 can also absorb the vibration during the operation of the fan and increase the friction of the locking installation.

[0084] In one embodiment, the mounting part 12 includes a positioning post 121 and a mounting barb 122; the positioning post 121 is used to position and align with the positioning hole in the part to be mounted; the mounting barb 122 is used to engage with the mounting hole in the part to be mounted.

[0085] Specifically, in combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 In further detail, the mounting part 12 is specifically configured to include a positioning post 121 and a mounting hook 122. The positioning post 121 can be inserted into the positioning hole in the chassis wall to achieve pre-installation positioning; and the hook 122 can be engaged into the mounting hole in the chassis wall by pressing the mounting bracket body 1 to complete the fixation.

[0086] The positioning post 121 and the mounting hook 122 work together to ensure the accuracy of the installation of the mounting bracket body 1 and the chassis wall.

[0087] In addition, this disclosure also provides a chassis, which includes a chassis body 3 and the above-mentioned mounting device; wherein, the mounting bracket 1 can be fixedly installed in the chassis wall of the chassis body 3 through the mounting part 12; the fan 31 in the chassis body 3 can be locked and installed in the mounting bracket 11 in the housing station 11 through the locking part 21 in the bracket mounting part 2.

[0088] Specifically, in combination Figure 6 and Figure 7 In further detail, the chassis includes a chassis body 3 and the aforementioned mounting device, and the mounting bracket 1 can be fixedly installed in the chassis wall of the chassis body 3 via the mounting part 12; the fan 31 in the chassis body 3 can be locked and installed in the mounting station 11 of the mounting bracket 1 via the locking part 21 in the bracket mounting part 2. Therefore, the chassis can achieve all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned mounting device, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0089] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0090] The above are merely specific embodiments of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An installation device, characterized in that, include: The mounting bracket (1) has multiple mounting stations (11) for accommodating fans on one side and a mounting part (12) for fixing itself on the other side. The bracket mounting component (2) is disposed on the mounting bracket body (1) and has a locking part (21) located at least partially in the receiving station (11) and an unlocking part (22) located at least partially outside the mounting bracket body (1); Among them, multiple loading stations (11) are at least partially overlapped in the mounting bracket body (1), and can be used to install parts of different sizes and specifications respectively; When the part to be installed is installed in the loading station (11), the locking part (21) can lock and fix the part to be installed. The unlocking part (22) can unlock and release the locking part (21) from the component to be installed when the trigger state is activated.

2. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking part (21) includes a locking baffle (201) extending along the depth direction of the receiving station (11); The top of the card baffle (201) extends out of the receiving station (11) and bends toward the center of the receiving station (11) to form a locking head (202); The card baffle (201) is used to limit and abut against one side wall of the part to be installed, and the card lock head (202) is used to limit and abut against the part to be installed along the depth direction of the receiving station (11).

3. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket mounting component (2) also includes a hinge (23); The bracket mounting component (2) is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket body (1) via the hinge part (23); When the unlocking part (22) is triggered, the locking part (21) can rotate around the hinge part (23) and unlock to release the part to be installed.

4. The installation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket mounting component (2) also includes an elastic support portion (24); The unlocking part (22) is indirectly connected to the mounting bracket body (1) through the elastic support part (24); The elastic support part (24) can apply an elastic support force to the unlocking part (22) that is opposite to the mounting bracket body (1); When the unlocking part (22) is pressed, it can overcome the elastic support force of the elastic support part (24) and drive the locking part (21) to rotate around the hinge part (23) to unlock and release the part to be installed.

5. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of the loading stations (11) include at least a first loading station (111), a second loading station (112), and a third loading station (113); The volumes of the first filling station (111), the second filling station (112), and the third filling station (113) increase sequentially, their depths decrease sequentially, and they are concentrically nested.

6. The installation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking part (21) includes: The first locking cylinder (211) is at least partially located in the first receiving station (111); The second locking cylinder (212) is at least partially located in the second receiving station (112); The third locking cylinder (213) is at least partially located in the third receiving station (113); The first locking head (211), the second locking head (212) and the third locking head (213) are respectively disposed in the first loading station (111), the second loading station (112) and the third loading station (113), and can respectively lock and fix the part to be installed.

7. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading station (11) is also provided with a mating part (114) that is spaced apart from the locking part (21); The locking part (21) and the mating part (114) can be clamped along the opposite sides of the part to be installed.

8. The installation device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Elastic support arms (115) are also provided at the bottom and around the perimeter of the loading station (11); The elastic support arm (115) is used to press against the bottom wall and side wall of the part to be installed.

9. The mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The mounting part (12) includes a positioning post (121) and a mounting barb (122); The positioning pin (121) is used to position and align with the positioning hole in the part to be installed; The mounting barb (122) is used to engage with the mounting hole barb in the part to be installed.

10. A chassis, characterized in that, Includes the chassis body (3) and the mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The mounting bracket (1) can be fixedly installed in the wall of the chassis body (3) via the mounting part (12); The fan (31) in the chassis body (3) can be locked and installed in the mounting bracket body (11) by the locking part (21) in the bracket mounting part (2).

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