Hot-swap server switch power module structure for easy maintenance

Abstract

The utility model provides convenient to maintain's hot plug formula server switch power module structure relates to the field of server switch, include: locking assembly, locking assembly includes the locating seat, locating ring, linkage disc and locking block, locking assembly can lock the plug -in seat in the inside of the lead -through seat to make the lead -through seat and plug -in seat can keep an appropriate locking degree between, avoid appearing to loosen, virtual connection and bad contact phenomenon etc, and the size of locking degree can be freely regulated and control, can adapt to different specifications'switch assembly and use, solved the hot plug power module of switch in the plug -in state, usually only rely on the friction force that produces when contact of self and slot realizes the connection positioning, lack mechanical locking structure, easy to appear to loosen, bad contact and so on.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of server switch technology, and in particular to a hot-swappable server switch power module structure that is easy to maintain. Background Technology

[0002] Server switches are network devices used to connect network components such as servers and storage devices to achieve high-speed data forwarding and exchange. Hot-swappable server switch power modules are power components that can be plugged in and replaced while the device is running. When the power module is removed, the switch's internal battery can temporarily provide power to ensure the normal operation of the switch. This allows the power module to be replaced without interrupting the normal operation of the device, effectively improving the reliability and maintenance convenience of the server switch system.

[0003] In the current hot-swappable power modules of server switches, the connection and positioning are usually achieved solely by the friction generated when the modules come into contact with the slot. Due to the lack of a mechanical locking structure, when the equipment is subjected to dynamic loads such as external vibrations and bumps, the power modules are prone to loosening or poor contact, which leads to a decrease in power connection stability. This can affect the normal power supply of the switch and may even cause abnormal equipment operation or shutdown failure, posing a potential threat to the continuous and stable operation of data centers and other scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model relates to a hot-swappable server switch power module structure that is easy to maintain. It has a power module and a locking component. The power module can supply power to the switch body and charge its internal battery so that the battery can supply power to the switch body after hot-swapping of the connector, ensuring the stable operation of the switch body. At the same time, the locking component can lock the connector inside the contact socket, thereby maintaining an appropriate locking force between the contact socket and the connector, avoiding loosening, poor connection and other problems. The locking force can be freely adjusted and can be used with switch components of different specifications. It has a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, stability and practicality.

[0005] This utility model provides a hot-swappable server switch power module structure that is easy to maintain, specifically including: a switch assembly, the switch assembly including a switch body and a power module, the switch body having a battery inside, and the power module being able to supply power to the switch body and the battery, the power module being composed of a conductive socket and a plug socket, the conductive socket being fixedly installed inside the switch body, and the plug socket being plugged into the side of the conductive socket.

[0006] A locking assembly includes a positioning seat, a positioning ring, a linkage disc, and a locking block. The insertion seat is fixedly installed inside the positioning seat and the positioning seat is inserted into the inside of the conductive seat. The positioning ring is inserted into the outside of the positioning seat and the linkage disc is inserted into the outside of the positioning ring. The locking block is inserted into the inside of the positioning seat along the radial direction of the positioning seat.

[0007] Furthermore, the positioning seat has a thread in the middle of its body, and the positioning ring is threaded to the middle of the positioning seat.

[0008] Furthermore, the positioning ring is provided with a locking top spring on its side, and the two sides of the locking top spring abut against the side of the positioning ring and the side of the linkage plate, respectively.

[0009] Furthermore, the side of the linkage disc is provided with a linkage rod, and the inside of the locking block is provided with an inclined linkage groove, into which the linkage rod is inserted.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the locking block is provided with a relief slope on the side facing the guide seat.

[0011] Furthermore, the other side of the locking block is provided with a locking ramp, and the inside of the guide seat is provided with a locking groove. When the positioning seat is inserted into the inside of the guide seat, the ramps of the locking ramp and the locking groove abut against each other.

[0012] This utility model provides a hot-swappable server switch power module structure that is easy to maintain, and has the following advantages:

[0013] The power module supplies power to the switch body and charges its internal battery, enabling the switch body to be powered by the battery after hot-swapping of the connectors, ensuring stable operation of the switch body. At the same time, the locking component locks the connectors inside the contact socket, maintaining an appropriate locking force between the contact socket and the connector, preventing loosening, poor connection, and other issues. The locking force can be freely adjusted to adapt to different specifications of switch components, improving the flexibility, adaptability, stability, and practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly described below.

[0015] The accompanying drawings described below are only related to some embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0016] In the attached diagram:

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model is shown.

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the power module and locking assembly of this utility model is shown.

[0019] Figure 3 This utility model is shown Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 4 The diagram shows the disassembled structure of the locking assembly and power module of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This utility model is shown Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram of part B in the middle.

[0022] Figure 6 This utility model is shown Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram of part C in the middle.

[0023] List of reference numerals

[0024] 1. Switch components; 101. Switch body; 102. Connector; 1021. Locking groove; 103. Plug-in connector;

[0025] 2. Locking assembly; 201. Positioning seat; 202. Positioning ring; 2021. Locking top spring; 203. Linkage plate; 2031. Linkage rod; 204. Locking block; 2041. Linkage groove; 2042. Avoidance slope; 2043. Locking slope. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the described embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 Example 1:

[0028] This utility model proposes a maintenance-friendly hot-swappable server switch power module structure, including: a switch assembly 1, which includes a switch body 101 and a power module. The switch body 101 has an internal battery, and the power module can supply power to both the switch body 101 and the battery. The power module consists of a conductive socket 102 and a plug-in socket 103. The conductive socket 102 is fixedly installed inside the switch body 101, and the plug-in socket 103 is plugged into the side of the conductive socket 102. The plug-in socket 103 is connected to an external power plug, so that when the plug is inserted... After the connector 103 is inserted into the inside of the contact socket 102, it can supply power to the switch body 101 and also supply power to the battery inside the switch body 101. This allows the switch body 101 to be powered by the battery after the connector 103 is pulled out of the contact socket 102. This enables the power module to have hot-swappable functionality, which facilitates various inspections and maintenance operations of the switch component 1. It is flexible and convenient to use. The electrical connection structure and working principle of the switch body 101, the battery and the power module are existing mature technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] Locking assembly 2 includes a positioning seat 201, a positioning ring 202, a linkage disc 203, and a locking block 204. The insertion seat 103 is fixedly installed inside the positioning seat 201, and the positioning seat 201 is inserted into the inside of the conduction seat 102. The positioning ring 202 is inserted into the outside of the positioning seat 201, and the linkage disc 203 is inserted into the outside of the positioning ring 202. The locking block 204 is inserted into the inside of the positioning seat 201 along the radial direction of the positioning seat 201.

[0030] The locking block 204 has a relief slope 2042 on the side facing the guide seat 102. In use, the plug-in seat 103 can be installed and removed from the guide seat 102 by direct plugging and unplugging. The installation and removal are convenient and quick. When it is necessary to insert the plug-in seat 103 into the guide seat 102, simply hold the positioning seat 201 and insert the plug-in seat 103 into the guide seat 102. Since the force of manually pushing the positioning seat 201 is greater than the force of the locking top spring 2021, the relief slope 2042 of the locking block 204 will automatically move into the positioning seat 201 to avoid the device under the action of contact with the inner wall of the guide seat 102. This will not jam the device and will also facilitate the installation and removal of the plug-in seat 103 and the guide seat 102.

[0031] The positioning ring 202 has a locking spring 2021 on its side, and the two sides of the locking spring 2021 abut against the side of the positioning ring 202 and the side of the linkage disc 203, respectively. The locking block 204 has a locking inclined surface 2043 on its other side, and the guide seat 102 has a locking inclined groove 1021 inside. When the positioning seat 201 is inserted into the guide seat 102, the inclined surfaces of the locking inclined surface 2043 and the locking inclined groove 1021 abut against each other. In use, when the plug seat 103 is inserted into the guide seat 102... After the locking assembly 2 is inserted, it provides a suitable locking force between the conductor seat 102 and the plug seat 103. When the plug seat 103 is inserted into the conductor seat 102, the locking block 204 is located at the bottom of the locking groove 1021. The side of the linkage disc 203 is provided with a linkage rod 2031, and the inside of the locking block 204 is provided with an inclined linkage groove 2041. The linkage rod 2031 is inserted into the inside of the linkage groove 2041. Under the action of the locking top spring 2021, the linkage disc 203 can lock the locking top spring 2021. The force applied by 021 is transmitted to the locking block 204 through the cooperation of the linkage rod 2031 and the linkage groove 2041, giving the locking block 204 an upward tendency. Since the locking inclined groove 1021 and the inclined surface 2043 are in contact with each other, the locking block 204 provides a tendency and locking force for the positioning seat 201 and the insertion seat 103 to move towards the guide seat 102, thereby ensuring the stability between the insertion seat 103 and the guide seat 102. The locking connection prevents loosening, poor connection, and other issues, ensuring stable operation. When the connector 103 needs to be removed, simply pull the positioning seat 201. Since the force of pulling the positioning seat 201 is greater than the force of the locking top spring 2021, the locking block 204 will automatically move into the positioning seat 201 to avoid obstructing the removal action due to the mutual squeezing action between the locking groove 1021 and the locking inclined surface 2043. This ensures stable operation and quick disassembly.

[0032] The positioning seat 201 has a threaded center, and the positioning ring 202 engages with the threaded center of the positioning seat 201. During use, the locking component 2 can freely adjust the locking force provided between the conduction seat 102 and the plug-in seat 103. When the positioning ring 202 is rotated, it can move outside the positioning seat 201 through the threaded engagement, changing its position. The change in the position of the positioning ring 202 changes the initial extension length of the locking top spring 2021, which in turn changes the force provided by the locking top spring 2021 to the locking block 204, i.e., the locking force. The adjustment is convenient, and it can be used with different specifications of switch components 1, with high flexibility and adaptability.

[0033] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: The connector 103 is connected to an external power plug, so that when the connector 103 is inserted into the conductor 102, it can supply power to the switch body 101 and also supply power to the battery inside the switch body 101. This allows the switch body 101 to be powered by the battery after the connector 103 is removed from the conductor 102, thus enabling the power module to have hot-swappable functionality. This facilitates various inspection and maintenance operations of the switch component 1. The connector 103 can be installed and removed from the conductor 102 by direct plugging and unplugging, which is convenient and quick. When it is necessary to insert the connector 103 into the conductor 102, simply hold the positioning base 201 to insert the connector 103. Insert it into the inside of the guide seat 102. Since the force of manually pushing the positioning seat 201 is greater than the force of the locking top spring 2021, the avoidance slope 2042 of the locking block 204 will automatically move into the inside of the positioning seat 201 under the action of the contact with the inner wall of the guide seat 102, so as not to jam the device. It also facilitates the installation and removal of the plug-in seat 103 and the guide seat 102. When the plug-in seat 103 is inserted into the inside of the guide seat 102, the locking component 2 can provide a suitable locking force between the guide seat 102 and the plug-in seat 103. When the plug-in seat 103 is inserted into the inside of the guide seat 102, the locking block 204 is located at the bottom of the locking slope 1021. Under the action of the locking top spring 2021, the linkage plate 203 can... The force of the locking spring 2021 is transmitted to the locking block 204 through the action of the linkage rod 2031 and the linkage groove 2041, giving the locking block 204 an upward tendency. Since the inclined surfaces of the locking groove 1021 and the locking inclined surface 2043 are in contact with each other, the locking block 204 provides a tendency and locking force for the positioning seat 201 and the connector 103 to move towards the guide seat 102, thus ensuring a stable locking connection between the connector 103 and the guide seat 102, preventing loosening, incomplete connection, and poor contact. The connection is stable in use. When the connector 103 needs to be removed, simply pull the positioning seat 201. The force of manually pulling the positioning seat 201 is minimal. The force is greater than that of the locking top spring 2021. Therefore, when pulling the positioning seat 201, under the mutual squeezing action between the inclined surfaces of the locking groove 1021 and the locking inclined surface 2043, the locking block 204 will also automatically move into the interior of the positioning seat 201 to avoid obstructing the pulling action. The locking component 2 provides a freely adjustable locking force between the conductor seat 102 and the plug seat 103. When the positioning ring 202 is rotated, the positioning ring 202 can move outside the positioning seat 201 through the threaded engagement to change its position. The change in the position of the positioning ring 202 changes the initial extension length of the locking top spring 2021, which in turn changes the force provided by the locking top spring 2021 to the locking block 204, i.e., the locking force. The adjustment is convenient.It can be used in conjunction with switch components of different specifications.

Claims

1. A hot-swappable server switch power module structure for easy maintenance, including: A switch assembly (1) includes a switch body (101) and a power module. The switch body (101) is equipped with a battery inside, and the power module can supply power to the switch body (101) and the battery. The power module is characterized in that it consists of a conductive socket (102) and a plug socket (103). The conductive socket (102) is fixedly installed inside the switch body (101), and the plug socket (103) is plugged into the side of the conductive socket (102). The locking assembly (2) includes a positioning seat (201), a positioning ring (202), a linkage disc (203), and a locking block (204). The insertion seat (103) is fixedly installed inside the positioning seat (201), and the positioning seat (201) is inserted into the inside of the conductor seat (102). The positioning ring (202) is inserted into the outside of the positioning seat (201), and the linkage disc (203) is inserted into the outside of the positioning ring (202). The locking block (204) is inserted into the inside of the positioning seat (201) along the radial direction of the positioning seat (201).

2. The easily maintainable hot-swappable server switch power module structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning seat (201) has a thread in the middle of its body, and the positioning ring (202) is threaded to the middle of the positioning seat (201).

3. The easily maintainable hot-swappable server switch power module structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning ring (202) has a locking top spring (2021) on its side, and the two sides of the locking top spring (2021) abut against the side of the positioning ring (202) and the side of the linkage disc (203) respectively.

4. The easily maintainable hot-swappable server switch power module structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The linkage plate (203) has a linkage rod (2031) on its side, and the locking block (204) has an inclined linkage groove (2041) inside, with the linkage rod (2031) inserted into the linkage groove (2041).

5. The easily maintainable hot-swappable server switch power module structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking block (204) has a relief ramp (2042) on the side of its top facing the guide seat (102).

6. The easily maintainable hot-swappable server switch power module structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking block (204) has a locking ramp (2043) on the other side, and the guide seat (102) has a locking groove (1021) inside. When the positioning seat (201) is inserted into the guide seat (102), the ramps of the locking ramp (2043) and the locking groove (1021) abut against each other.

Images