Electronic device

Abstract

The utility model provides an electronic device which comprises a case, a power supply and a supporting and fixing structure. The case comprises a first wall and a second wall, one end of the second wall is vertically connected with the first wall, and the other end of the second wall is folded and extends to form a frame. The power supply is arranged in the case, is in contact with the first wall and is separated from the second wall and the frame. The supporting and fixing structure is connected between the power supply and the frame in an abutting mode and comprises an abutting face connected to the frame in an abutting mode and a clamping portion, the abutting face is connected to the frame in an abutting mode to limit the power supply to move in the first direction, and the clamping portion is connected to the frame in an abutting mode to limit the power supply to move in the second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Therefore, if the electronic device falls, the power supply is supported by the supporting and fixing structure and the frame and can be kept at the positions in the first direction and the second direction, and then the case is prevented from being impacted and damaged by the power supply.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device whose housing is not easily damaged by impact from a power supply unit when dropped. Background Technology

[0002] In existing electronic devices (such as computer mainframes), the power supply is not only secured to one wall of the chassis with screws, but also to another wall inside the chassis via clips, creating a distance between the power supply and this third wall. If the electronic device is dropped and the clips come loose, the power supply will use the screw attachment as a fulcrum and move slightly towards the third wall, impacting it and causing damage to the chassis. Therefore, reducing the probability of chassis damage caused by power supply impact during drops is a research direction in this field. Utility Model Content

[0003] An electronic device according to this invention includes a chassis, a power supply, and a supporting structure. The chassis includes a first wall and a second wall, wherein one end of the second wall is perpendicularly connected to the first wall, and the other end is folded and extended to form a frame. The power supply is disposed inside the chassis and contacts the first wall, and is spaced apart from the second wall and the frame. The supporting structure abuts against the power supply and the frame, and includes an abutting surface abutting against the frame and a locking portion. The abutting surface abuts against the frame to restrict movement of the power supply in a first direction, and the locking portion abuts against the frame to restrict movement of the power supply in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0004] In an embodiment of this utility model, the supporting and fixing structure includes an elastic arm, which includes an inclined surface and a locking portion.

[0005] In an embodiment of this utility model, the supporting and fixing structure includes a cable management groove facing the second wall.

[0006] In an embodiment of this utility model, a fixing member is also included, wherein the fixing member includes a cap and a fixing part, and the supporting fixing structure includes a groove extending along a second direction, and the fixing part passes through the groove and is fixed to the power supply.

[0007] In an embodiment of this utility model, the frame includes a first edge and a second edge connected to each other. The first edge is parallel to the first wall, and the second edge is parallel to the second wall. The abutting surface and the engaging part abut against the second edge.

[0008] In an embodiment of this utility model, the supporting and fixing structure includes an anti-rotation component, which is disposed on the abutment surface, and the engaging portion abuts against the anti-rotation component on opposite sides of the edge of the second plate.

[0009] In an embodiment of this utility model, the engaging portion includes two protrusions extending along a third direction, the third direction being perpendicular to the first and second directions. The two protrusions are spaced apart from each other and protrude from the abutting surface, abutting against the opposite sides of the second plate edge.

[0010] In an embodiment of this utility model, the support and fixing structure includes a hook, and the power supply includes a groove. The hook extends into the groove so that the support and fixing structure is fixed to the power supply in the third direction.

[0011] In an embodiment of this utility model, the supporting and fixing structure includes a wrench portion disposed on the hook portion.

[0012] In an embodiment of this utility model, the supporting and fixing structure includes reinforcing ribs, which are adjacent to the hook portion.

[0013] Based on the above, the power supply of the electronic device in this case is disposed inside the chassis and contacts the first wall, and is separated from the second wall and the frame. A supporting and fixing structure abuts against the power supply and the frame. The abutting surface of the supporting and fixing structure abuts against the frame to restrict the power supply from moving in the first direction, and the engaging part of the supporting and fixing structure abuts against the frame to restrict the power supply from moving in the second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Because the power supply is supported by the supporting and fixing structure, the power supply is not completely suspended above the frame. Therefore, if the electronic device is dropped, the power supply is supported by the supporting and fixing structure and the frame, and can be maintained in the positions of the first and second directions, thereby preventing damage to the chassis from impact with the power supply.

[0014] To make the above-mentioned features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments are described below, and detailed descriptions are provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram from another perspective;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram from another perspective.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0020] D1: First direction;

[0021] D2: Second direction;

[0022] D3: third direction;

[0023] 100: Electronic devices;

[0024] 110: Computer chassis;

[0025] 111: The First Wall;

[0026] 112: The second wall;

[0027] 113: Border;

[0028] 114: First edge of the board;

[0029] 115: Second edge of the board;

[0030] 116: The third wall;

[0031] 120: Power supply unit;

[0032] 122: Groove;

[0033] 130, 130a: Supporting and fixing structures;

[0034] 131: Contact surface;

[0035] 132: Flexible arm;

[0036] 133: Bevel;

[0037] 134, 134a: Connecting part;

[0038] 135: convex part;

[0039] 136: Cable management channel;

[0040] 137: Groove;

[0041] 138: Anti-rotation component;

[0042] 139: Hook;

[0043] 140: Wrench section;

[0044] 141: Reinforcing ribs;

[0045] 150: Fastener;

[0046] 152: Hat section;

[0047] 154: Fixing part. Detailed Implementation

[0048] Figure 1 This is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1A partial schematic diagram from another perspective.

[0049] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic device 100 of this embodiment includes a chassis 110, a power supply 120, and a support and fixing structure 130. The chassis 110 includes a first wall 111, a second wall 112, and a third wall 116. One end of the second wall 112 is perpendicularly connected to the first wall 111, and the other end of the second wall 112 is folded and extended to form a frame 113. The third wall 116 is perpendicularly connected to the first wall 111 and the second wall 112.

[0050] The power supply 120 is disposed inside the chassis 110 and contacts the first wall 111. The power supply 120 is separated from the second wall 112 and the frame 113. In this embodiment, the power supply 120 can be fixed to the third wall 116 by screws (obscured from view and not shown), and the power supply 120 can be fixed to the first wall 111 by hooks (obscured from view and not shown) on the first wall 111.

[0051] A support and fixing structure 130 abuts against the power supply 120 and the frame 113. The support and fixing structure 130 includes an abutting surface 131 abutting against the frame 113 and a locking portion 134. The abutting surface 131 abuts against the frame 113 to restrict the power supply 120 from moving along a first direction D1, and the locking portion 134 abuts against the frame 113 to restrict the power supply 120 from moving along a second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction D1.

[0052] Specifically, in this embodiment, the frame 113 includes a first edge 114 and a second edge 115 connected to each other. The first edge 114 is parallel to the first wall 111, and the second edge 115 is parallel to the second wall 112. The abutting surface 131 and the engaging portion 134 abut against the second edge 115.

[0053] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the support and fixing structure 130 includes an elastic arm 132, which includes an inclined surface 133 and a locking portion 134. The elastic arm 132 is flexible, causing the locking portion 134 to protrude or retract into the abutment surface 131. During the process of fixing the locking portion 134 to the frame 113, the support and fixing structure 130 moves towards the second wall 112 along the opposite direction D2. The inclined surface 133 is pushed by the frame 113, causing the locking portion 134 to retract into the abutment surface 131. This continues until the inclined surface 133 is no longer pushed, the elastic arm 132 returns to its original position, and the locking portion 134 can then be engaged as described above. Figure 1 The shown card is attached to the frame 113.

[0054] In addition, such as Figure 1As shown, the support and fixing structure 130 also includes an anti-rotation member 138, which is disposed on the abutment surface 131. In this embodiment, the engaging portion 134 and the anti-rotation member 138 abut against opposite sides of the second plate edge 115. This design allows the support and fixing structure 130 to be stably fixed to the second plate edge 115 of the frame 113 in both the second direction D2 and the direction opposite to the second direction D2, thereby allowing the power supply 120 to be stably fixed to the second plate edge 115 of the frame 113 in both the second direction D2 and the direction opposite to the second direction D2.

[0055] It is worth mentioning that, in this embodiment, the supporting and fixing structure 130 includes a cable management groove 136 facing the second wall 112. Furthermore, the electronic device 100 also includes a fixing member 150, which includes a cap 152 and a fixing portion 154. The supporting and fixing structure 130 includes a groove 137 extending along the second direction D2, and the fixing portion 154 passes through the groove 137 and is fixed to the power supply 120. The fixing portion 154 is screwed to the power supply 120, for example, but is not limited thereto.

[0056] In this embodiment, the fixing part 154 passes through the groove 137 and is fixed to the power supply 120, so that the supporting fixing structure 130 slides relative to the power supply 120 along the second direction D2 and in a direction opposite to the second direction D2.

[0057] Specifically, when the support fixing structure 130 moves relative to the power supply 120 in a direction opposite to the second direction D2, the support fixing structure 130 moves towards Figure 1 When the cable is positioned to the lower right, the user can collect the cable (not shown) and place it into the cable tray 136. Then, the support and fixing structure 130 can be moved relative to the power supply 120 along the second direction D2 and close to the second wall 112 to confine the cable between the cable tray 136 and the second wall 112.

[0058] In other words, the support and fixing structure 130 in this embodiment can not only support the power supply 120, but also has the function of cable management.

[0059] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the width of the cap 152 of the fastener 150 is greater than the width of the groove 137 to restrict the movement of the support and fixing structure 130 relative to the power supply 120 in a third direction D3 perpendicular to the first direction D1, which is perpendicular to both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. Therefore, the support and fixing structure 130 and the power supply 120 will not move relative to each other in the third direction D3.

[0060] In addition, the supporting and fixing structure 130 includes a reinforcing rib 141, which is disposed next to the abutment surface 131 to enhance the structural strength of the abutment surface 131.

[0061] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram from another perspective.

[0062] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The main difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment lies in the form of the support and fixing structure 130a. In this embodiment, the engaging portion 134a of the support and fixing structure 130a includes two protrusions 135 extending along the third direction D3. The two protrusions 135 are spaced apart from each other and protrude from the abutment surface 131, and the two protrusions 135 abut against the opposite sides of the second plate edge 115.

[0063] Similarly, the support and fixing structure 130a abuts between the power supply 120 and the frame 113. The abutting surface 131 of the support and fixing structure 130a abuts against the frame 113 to restrict the power supply 120 from moving along the first direction D1. The engaging part 134a of the support and fixing structure 130a abuts against the frame 113 to restrict the power supply 120 from moving along the second direction D2, which is perpendicular to the first direction D1.

[0064] In addition, the support and fixing structure 130a includes a hook 139, and the power supply 120 includes a groove 122. The hook 139 extends into the groove 122 so that the support and fixing structure 130a is fixed to the power supply 120 on the third direction D3.

[0065] During installation, the support and fixing structure 130a can be moved from the rear of the power supply 120 (that is, away from the third wall 116) upward along the first direction D1, so that the two protrusions 135 are moved to the opposite sides of the second plate edge 115, and then slid towards the power supply 120 in the direction opposite to the third direction D3, so that the hook 139 of the support and fixing structure 130a extends into the groove 122 of the power supply 120, so as to fix it to the power supply 120 in the third direction D3.

[0066] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 141 of the supporting and fixing structure 130a is adjacent to the hook portion 139 to improve the structural strength of the hook portion 139. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the supporting and fixing structure 130a also includes a wrench portion 140 disposed on the hook portion 139. The wrench portion 140 allows the user to easily move the hook portion 139 away from the groove 122, thereby releasing the supporting and fixing structure 130a from the power supply 120 in the third direction D3. Of course, in one embodiment, the wrench portion 140 may be omitted, and the user may also insert their fingers into the groove 122 to lift the hook portion 139, thus moving the hook portion 139 away from the groove 122.

[0067] Similarly, the support and fixing structure 130a in this embodiment can not only support the power supply 120, but also has the function of cable management due to the cable management groove 136 facing the second wall 112.

[0068] In summary, the power supply of the electronic device in this case is located inside the chassis and contacts the first wall, separated from the second wall and the frame. A supporting and fixing structure abuts against the power supply and the frame. The abutting surface of the supporting and fixing structure abuts against the frame to restrict the power supply's movement in the first direction, and the engaging part of the supporting and fixing structure abuts against the frame to restrict the power supply's movement in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Because the power supply is supported by the supporting and fixing structure, it is not completely suspended above the frame. Therefore, if the electronic device is dropped, the power supply, supported by the supporting and fixing structure and the frame, can maintain its position in the first and second directions, thereby preventing damage to the chassis from impact with the power supply.

[0069] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such 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 utility model.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: A chassis includes a first wall and a second wall, wherein one end of the second wall is perpendicularly connected to the first wall, and the other end is folded and extended to form a frame; A power supply is disposed inside the chassis and in contact with the first wall, and is separated from the second wall and the frame; as well as A supporting and fixing structure is abutted between the power supply and the frame, and includes an abutting surface abutting the frame and a locking part. The abutting surface abuts the frame to restrict the power supply from moving along a first direction, and the locking part abuts the frame to restrict the power supply from moving along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting and fixing structure includes an elastic arm, which includes an inclined surface and a locking portion.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting and fixing structure includes a cable management groove facing the second wall.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fastener, wherein the fastener includes a cap and a fixing part, the support and fixing structure includes a groove extending along the second direction, and the fixing part passes through the groove and is fixed to the power supply.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes a first edge and a second edge connected to each other. The first edge is parallel to the first wall, and the second edge is parallel to the second wall. The abutting surface and the engaging part abut against the second edge.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The supporting and fixing structure also includes an anti-rotation component, which is disposed on the abutment surface, and the engaging portion abuts against the anti-rotation component on opposite sides of the edge of the second plate.

7. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The engaging portion includes two protrusions extending along a third direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The two protrusions are spaced apart from each other and protrude from the abutting surface, abutting against the opposite sides of the edge of the second plate.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support and fixing structure includes a hook, and the power supply includes a groove. The hook extends into the groove so that the support and fixing structure is fixed to the power supply in the third direction.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The supporting and fixing structure includes a wrench portion disposed on the hook portion.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The supporting and fixing structure includes reinforcing ribs, which are adjacent to the hook portion.

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