Quick-release trundle structure for cabinet

Abstract

The utility model discloses a quick release caster structure for a cabinet, which comprises a mounting frame, a fixing frame and a caster, the mounting frame comprises a bottom plate assembly, an end plate is arranged at the top of one end of the bottom plate assembly, a mounting groove is arranged on one side of the bottom plate assembly far away from the end plate, and a first side plate and a second side plate are respectively arranged at the tops of two sides of the bottom plate assembly. A third side plate is arranged at the top of the bottom plate assembly on the side, facing the first side plate, of the mounting groove, a first inserting groove is formed in the bottom plate assembly between the first side plate and the third side plate, a second inserting groove is formed in the third side plate, and the first inserting groove is matched with the second inserting groove; the inserting plates are inserted into the first inserting grooves and the second inserting grooves in a matched mode, and a plurality of inserting holes are formed in a top plate of the trundle and matched with the inserting rods. The device is used for being mounted at the bottom of a cabinet, can be conveniently mounted and dismounted by workers, and is beneficial to the work of maintenance personnel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of caster technology, and in particular to a quick-release caster structure for server racks. Background Technology

[0002] A server rack generally refers to a server enclosure, which is mainly used to assemble and install panels, modules, cabinets, electronic components, devices, and mechanical parts and components into a whole. To facilitate the movement of the rack, casters are usually installed at the bottom. Casters are common mechanical accessories, typically installed on the bottom of equipment to facilitate movement. When the object moves or turns, the caster system rotates, achieving an easy and labor-saving effect. However, existing casters are inconvenient to install and remove, hindering the work of maintenance personnel. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a quick-release caster structure for server racks, which is installed at the bottom of the server rack, making it convenient for workers to install and disassemble, and facilitating the work of maintenance personnel.

[0004] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a quick-release caster structure for a server rack, comprising: a mounting bracket, a fixing bracket, and casters. The mounting bracket includes a base plate assembly, with an end plate at the top of one end of the base plate assembly. A mounting groove is provided on the side of the base plate assembly away from the end plate. First side plates and second side plates are respectively provided on the top of both sides of the base plate assembly. A third side plate is provided on the top of the base plate assembly on the side of the mounting groove facing the first side plate. A first slot is provided on the base plate assembly between the first and third side plates. A second slot is provided on the third side plate, with the first slot engaging with the second slot. A plurality of first bolt holes are provided on the first side plate, and a plurality of second bolt holes are provided on the second side plate. The fixing bracket includes a fourth base plate. The fourth base plate has a plug-in plate at one end of its top surface. A first insertion port is provided on each side of the connection point between the plug-in plate and the fourth base plate. The plug-in plate is inserted into the first slot and the second slot. A plurality of insertion rods are provided on the bottom surface of the fourth base plate. A plurality of third bolt holes are provided at the end of the fourth base plate away from the plug-in plate. A fourth bolt hole is provided on the base plate assembly to mate with the plurality of third bolt holes. A plurality of insertion holes are provided on the top plate of the caster. These insertion holes mate with the plurality of insertion rods. A snap ring is provided at the bottom end of each insertion rod, and the top surface of the snap ring abuts against the bottom surface of the top plate of the caster. The mounting bracket is inserted into both ends of the bottom longitudinal beam of the cabinet, and the plurality of first bolt holes mate with the ends of the bottom transverse beam of the cabinet.

[0005] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the base plate assembly includes a first base plate, a second base plate, and a third base plate. The two ends of the first base plate are respectively perpendicularly fixedly connected to one end of the second base plate and the third base plate. The end plate is perpendicularly fixedly connected to the top surface of the first base plate on the side away from the mounting groove. The first side plate is perpendicularly fixedly connected to the top surface of the second base plate on the side away from the mounting groove. The second side plate is perpendicularly fixedly connected to the top surface of the third base plate on the side away from the mounting groove.

[0006] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the length of the second base plate is greater than the length of the third base plate, and the third base plate is provided with a first mounting hole, which is used for installation connection with the bottom longitudinal beam of the cabinet.

[0007] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the first base plate is provided with a plurality of the fourth bolt holes and the second mounting holes, the second mounting holes being used to install the feet.

[0008] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the third side plate is vertically fixedly connected to the top surface of the second base plate on the side away from the first side plate, and the second slot is disposed in the middle of the third side plate, with the extension direction of the second slot being perpendicular to the second base plate.

[0009] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the acute angle formed by the first slot and the third side plate is 60-70°, and the end of the first slot facing the third side plate mates with the bottom end of the second slot.

[0010] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the width of the first slot and the width of the second slot are equal and match the thickness of the plug-in plate.

[0011] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the first socket facing the first side plate is inserted into the second base plate, and the width of the first socket matches the thickness of the second base plate.

[0012] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, a plurality of first bolt holes are located at the end of the first side plate facing the end plate, a plurality of second bolt holes are located at the end of the second side plate facing the end plate, a first nut is fixedly installed on the first side plate surrounding each first bolt hole, and a fourth nut is fixedly installed on the first base plate surrounding each fourth bolt hole.

[0013] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, each end of the end plate is provided with a strip hole, and each end of the second side plate is provided with a strip hole.

[0014] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the height of the first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate and the plug plate are matched with the height of the inner wall of the bottom longitudinal beam of the cabinet, and a limiting protrusion is provided on the top of the first side plate and the second side plate facing the end plate.

[0015] In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the caster is a swivel caster.

[0016] This utility model relates to a quick-release caster structure for server racks. The mounting bracket is inserted and installed at both ends of the bottom longitudinal beam of each rack. It is fixedly connected to the bottom longitudinal beam via a base plate assembly and a second side plate. The mounting bracket is then fixedly connected to the end of the bottom crossbeam via several first bolt holes on the first side plate, completing the installation and fixation of the mounting bracket. Several insertion holes on the caster top plate are then inserted into several insertion rods on the bottom of the fourth base plate and secured with snap rings. A connecting plate is then inserted into the first and second slots, and the first insertion point is inserted into the base plate assembly, forming a tenon joint structure. Finally, bolts and nuts are used to connect and fix several third and fourth bolt holes, completing the installation and fixation of the mounting bracket and casters. When repairing the casters, a new caster can be installed and connected to a new mounting bracket first. Then, the mounting bracket at the bottom of the rack, along with the casters, can be removed, and the new mounting bracket and casters can be installed at the bottom of the rack. This utility model facilitates installation and disassembly for workers and is beneficial to maintenance personnel. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the quick-release caster structure for server racks of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of an embodiment of the quick-release caster structure for server racks of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of an embodiment of the quick-release caster structure for a server rack according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of an embodiment of the quick-release caster structure for a server rack according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a side view of an embodiment of the quick-release caster structure for server racks of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting bracket in one embodiment of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a top view of the mounting bracket in one embodiment of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing frame and casters in one embodiment of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model.

[0025] Component designation:

[0026] 100. Mounting bracket; 110. Base plate assembly; 111. First slot; 112. Fourth bolt hole; 113. First base plate; 114. Second base plate; 115. Third base plate; 116. First mounting hole; 117. Second mounting hole; 118. Fourth nut; 120. End plate; 130. Mounting groove; 140. First side plate; 141. First bolt hole; 142. First nut; 143. Limiting protrusion; 150. Second side plate; 151. Second bolt hole; 160. Third side plate; 161. Second slot; 200. Fixing bracket; 210. Fourth base plate; 211. Insert rod; 212. Third bolt hole; 220. Plug plate; 230. First socket; 300. Caster; 310. Socket; 320. Snap ring; 400. Cabinet bottom longitudinal beam; 500. Cabinet bottom cross beam. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. It should also be understood that the terminology used in the embodiments of this utility model is for describing specific implementation schemes and not for limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Test methods in the following embodiments that do not specify specific conditions are generally performed under conventional conditions or according to the conditions recommended by the respective manufacturers.

[0028] When numerical ranges are given in the embodiments, it should be understood that, unless otherwise specified in this invention, both endpoints of each numerical range and any value between the two endpoints may be selected. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention, as well as the prior art known to those skilled in the art and the description of this invention, may be implemented using any prior art methods, equipment, and materials similar to or equivalent to those in the embodiments of this invention.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 8 This utility model provides a quick-release caster structure for a server rack, comprising: a mounting frame 100, a fixing frame 200, and casters 300. The mounting frame 100 includes a base plate assembly 110. An end plate 120 is provided at the top of one end of the base plate assembly 110. A mounting groove 130 is provided on the side of the base plate assembly 110 away from the end plate 120. A first side plate 140 and a second side plate 150 are respectively provided at the top of the two sides of the base plate assembly 110. A third side plate 160 is provided on the top of the base plate assembly 110 on the side of the mounting groove 130 facing the first side plate 140. A first slot 111 is provided on the base plate assembly 110 between the first side plate 140 and the third side plate 160. A second slot 161 is provided on the third side plate 160. The first slot 111 and the second slot 161 cooperate. A plurality of first bolt holes 141 are provided on the first side plate 140, and a plurality of second bolt holes 151 are provided on the second side plate 150. The fixing frame 200 includes a fourth base plate 210. A plug-in plate 220 is provided at one end of the top surface of the fourth base plate 210. A first insertion port 230 is provided on each side of the connection between the plug-in plate 220 and the fourth base plate 210. The plug-in plate 220 is inserted into the first slot 111 and the second slot 161. A plurality of insertion rods 211 are provided on the bottom surface of the fourth base plate 210. A plurality of third bolt holes 212 are provided at the end of the fourth base plate 210 away from the plug-in plate 220. A fourth bolt hole 112 is provided on the base plate assembly 110 to mate with the plurality of third bolt holes 212. A plurality of insertion holes 310 are provided on the top plate of the caster 300. The plurality of insertion holes 310 mate with the plurality of insertion rods 211. A snap ring 320 is provided at the bottom end of each insertion rod 211, and the top surface of the snap ring 320 abuts against the bottom surface of the top plate of the caster 300. The mounting bracket 100 is inserted and installed at both ends of the bottom longitudinal beam 400 of the cabinet, and several first bolt holes 141 are engaged with the ends of the bottom crossbeam 500 of the cabinet.

[0030] When installing casters on the server rack, the mounting bracket 100 is inserted and installed at both ends of the bottom longitudinal beam 400 of each server rack. It is fixedly connected to the bottom longitudinal beam 400 of the server rack through several second bolt holes 151 on the base plate assembly 110 and the second side plate 150, and fixedly connected to the end of the bottom cross beam 500 of the server rack through several first bolt holes 141 on the first side plate 140, thus completing the installation and fixing of the mounting bracket 100. Several insertion holes 310 on the top plate of the caster 300 are engaged with several insertion rods 211 on the bottom of the fourth base plate 210 and fixed with snap rings 320. Then, the insertion plate 220 is inserted into the first slot 111 and the second slot 161, and the first insertion port 230 is engaged with the base plate assembly 110 to form a tenon joint structure. Finally, several third bolt holes 212 and several fourth bolt holes 112 are connected and fixed with bolts and nuts to complete the installation and fixing of the mounting bracket 200 and the caster 300. When repairing the caster 300, the new caster 300 can be first installed and connected to the new mounting bracket 200. Then, the mounting bracket 200 at the bottom of the cabinet, along with the caster 300, can be removed together. Finally, the new mounting bracket 200 and caster 300 can be installed at the bottom of the cabinet. This invention facilitates installation and disassembly for workers and is beneficial to maintenance personnel.

[0031] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the base plate assembly 110 includes a first base plate 113, a second base plate 114, and a third base plate 115. The two ends of the first base plate 113 are respectively vertically fixedly connected to one end of the second base plate 114 and the third base plate 115. The end plate 120 is vertically fixedly connected to the top surface of the first base plate 113 on the side away from the mounting groove 130. The first side plate 140 is vertically fixedly connected to the top surface of the second base plate 114 on the side away from the mounting groove 130. The second side plate 150 is vertically fixedly connected to the top surface of the third base plate 115 on the side away from the mounting groove 130. The length of the second base plate 114 is greater than the length of the third base plate 115. The third base plate 115 is provided with a first mounting hole 116, which is used for installation connection with the bottom longitudinal beam 400 of the cabinet. The first base plate 113 is provided with a plurality of fourth bolt holes 112 and second mounting holes 117, the second mounting holes 117 being used to install feet.

[0032] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, the third side plate 160 is vertically fixedly connected to the top surface of the second base plate 114 on the side away from the first side plate 140. The second slot 161 is located in the middle of the third side plate 160, and the extension direction of the second slot 161 is perpendicular to the second base plate 114. The acute angle formed by the first slot 111 and the third side plate 160 is 60-70°, and the end of the first slot 111 facing the third side plate 160 mates with the bottom end of the second slot 161. The widths of the first slot 111 and the second slot 161 are equal, and the widths of the first slot 111 and the second slot 161 match the thickness of the plug-in plate 220. The first socket 230 on the side facing the first side plate 140 is plugged into the second base plate 114, and the width of the first socket 230 matches the thickness of the second base plate 114.

[0033] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 6 In one example of the quick-release caster structure for the cabinet of this utility model, a plurality of first bolt holes 141 are located at the end of the first side plate 140 facing the end plate 120, and a plurality of second bolt holes 151 are located at the end of the second side plate 150 facing the end plate 120. A first nut 142 is fixedly installed on the first side plate 140 surrounding each first bolt hole 141, and a fourth nut 118 is fixedly installed on the first bottom plate 113 surrounding each fourth bolt hole 112. Each end of the end plate 120 and each end of the second side plate 150 have a strip-shaped hole. The heights of the first side plate 140, the second side plate 150, the third side plate 160, and the plug-in plate 220 match the height of the inner wall of the bottom longitudinal beam 400 of the cabinet. A limiting protrusion 143 is provided at the top of the first side plate 140 and the second side plate 150 facing the end plate 120. The caster 300 is a universal caster.

[0034] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-release caster structure for a server rack, characterized in that, include: The mounting bracket includes a base plate assembly. One end plate is located at the top of the base plate assembly. A mounting groove is located on the side of the base plate assembly away from the end plate. A first side plate and a second side plate are located at the top of each of the two sides of the base plate assembly. A third side plate is located on the top of the base plate assembly on the side of the base plate assembly facing the mounting groove and the first side plate. A first slot is located on the base plate assembly between the first side plate and the third side plate. A second slot is located on the third side plate. The first slot and the second slot cooperate with each other. A plurality of first bolt holes are located on the first side plate, and a plurality of second bolt holes are located on the second side plate. A fixing frame includes a fourth base plate. One end of the top surface of the fourth base plate is provided with a plug-in plate. A first socket is provided on each side of the connection between the plug-in plate and the fourth base plate. The plug-in plate is inserted into the first socket and the second socket. A plurality of plug rods are provided on the bottom surface of the fourth base plate. A plurality of third bolt holes are provided on the end of the fourth base plate away from the plug-in plate. The base plate assembly is provided with fourth bolt holes that mate with the plurality of third bolt holes. The caster has a number of holes on its top plate, which are matched with a number of rods. Each rod has a snap ring at its bottom end, and the top surface of the snap ring abuts against the bottom surface of the top plate of the caster. The mounting bracket is inserted and installed at both ends of the bottom longitudinal beam of the cabinet, and several of the first bolt holes are matched with the ends of the bottom crossbeam of the cabinet.

2. The quick-release caster structure for the server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate assembly includes a first base plate, a second base plate, and a third base plate. The two ends of the first base plate are respectively perpendicularly fixedly connected to one end of the second base plate and the third base plate. The end plate is perpendicularly fixedly connected to the top surface of the first base plate on the side away from the mounting groove. The first side plate is perpendicularly fixedly connected to the top surface of the second base plate on the side away from the mounting groove. The second side plate is perpendicularly fixedly connected to the top surface of the third base plate on the side away from the mounting groove.

3. The quick-release caster structure for the server rack as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The length of the second base plate is greater than the length of the third base plate. The third base plate is provided with a first mounting hole, which is used for installation and connection with the bottom longitudinal beam of the cabinet.

4. The quick-release caster structure for the server rack as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first base plate is provided with a plurality of fourth bolt holes and second mounting holes, the second mounting holes being used to install foot anchors.

5. The quick-release caster structure for the server rack as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The third side plate is vertically and fixedly connected to the top surface of the second bottom plate on the side away from the first side plate. The second slot is located in the middle of the third side plate, and the extension direction of the second slot is perpendicular to the second bottom plate.

6. The quick-release caster structure for the cabinet as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The acute angle formed by the first slot and the third side plate is 60-70°, and the end of the first slot facing the third side plate mates with the bottom end of the second slot.

7. The quick-release caster structure for the cabinet as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The width of the first slot is equal to that of the second slot and matches the thickness of the plug plate. The first socket facing the first side plate is plugged into the second base plate, and the width of the first socket matches the thickness of the second base plate.

8. The quick-release caster structure for the cabinet as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A plurality of first bolt holes are located on the end of the first side plate facing the end plate, and a plurality of second bolt holes are located on the end of the second side plate facing the end plate. A first nut is fixedly installed on the first side plate surrounding each first bolt hole, and a fourth nut is fixedly installed on the first base plate surrounding each fourth bolt hole.

9. The quick-release caster structure for the cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heights of the first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate, and the plug-in plate are matched with the height of the inner wall of the bottom longitudinal beam of the cabinet. The top of the first side plate and the second side plate facing the end plate is respectively provided with a limiting protrusion.

10. The quick-release caster structure for the cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The casters are swivel casters.

Images