chassis and industrial computer

Abstract

This utility model provides a chassis and an industrial control computer. The chassis includes a locking component, a first outer casing, and a second outer casing. A first mounting space is formed inside the first outer casing, and a second mounting space is formed inside the second outer casing. A first mounting opening is formed at the end of the first outer casing facing a first direction, and a second mounting opening is formed at the end of the second outer casing facing a second direction. The first direction is opposite to the second direction. The second outer casing is fitted onto the first outer casing and slides along the second direction. The first mounting space communicates with the second mounting space through the first and second mounting openings. The locking component is connected to the first and second outer casings to lock the second outer casing and the first outer casing. This utility model allows for flexible adjustment of the chassis depth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical structure technology, and in particular to a chassis and an industrial control computer. Background Technology

[0002] The dimensions of commonly used industrial control enclosures are fixed. Different sizes of enclosures need to be developed for cabinets of different depths. Moreover, with the continuous iteration of technology and the rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, the power consumption of graphics cards is constantly increasing. The fixed size limits heat dissipation and the scalability of GPU graphics card adaptation. Therefore, it is often necessary to update the enclosure structure size to meet the functional requirements. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above problems, the chassis and industrial computer provided by this utility model can flexibly adjust the depth of the chassis by setting a locking component, a first outer casing and a second outer casing.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a chassis, the chassis including: a locking component, a first outer box and a second outer box, a first installation space being formed inside the first outer box, and a second installation space being formed inside the second outer box;

[0005] The first outer casing has a first mounting opening at one end facing the first direction, and the second outer casing has a second mounting opening at one end facing the second direction. The first direction is opposite to the second direction. The second outer casing is sleeved with the first outer casing and slides along the second direction to connect with the first outer casing. The first mounting space is connected to the second mounting space through the first mounting opening and the second mounting opening.

[0006] The locking component is connected to the first outer box and the second outer box to lock the second outer box and the first outer box.

[0007] Optionally, the locking assembly includes: a guide rail and a locking actuator;

[0008] The guide rail extends along the first direction and is fixed on the inner wall of the second outer casing, and the guide rail is provided with an insertion port;

[0009] The locking mechanism passes through a connector, passes through the guide rail, and is detachably connected to the first outer casing to secure the guide rail to the first outer casing.

[0010] Optionally, the locking assembly further includes a locking fastener, which is fixed to the first outer casing;

[0011] The second outer casing has an clearance opening at the end facing the second direction. The clearance opening extends along the first direction, and the locking fastener is movably connected to the second outer casing through the clearance opening.

[0012] The guide rail covers the clearance opening, and the socket is connected to the clearance opening.

[0013] Optionally, the locking component also includes: a fastening baffle;

[0014] The fastening baffle is located on the outside of the guide rail. The fastening baffle has a fastening opening. The locking movable part passes through the fastening opening and is detachably connected to the locking fixed part to press the fastening baffle onto the outer surface of the guide rail.

[0015] Optionally, the locking component may also include a guide;

[0016] One end of the guide is located inside the socket, and the other end of the guide is fixedly connected to the fastening baffle or the first outer box. The guide slides along the guide rail in the first direction.

[0017] Optionally, the guide includes a fixed rod and a cam, the fixed rod being fixedly connected to the first outer casing;

[0018] The cam is located inside the guide rail and is rotatably connected to the fixed rod. The cam can roll relative to the guide rail in either the first or second direction.

[0019] Optionally, there may be multiple guide members and multiple locking fasteners.

[0020] Optionally, the locking movable part is threadedly connected to the corresponding locking fixed part.

[0021] Optionally, the first outer casing includes: a first casing body and a first casing cover, wherein the first casing body and the first casing cover are detachably connected and enclose a first installation space;

[0022] The second outer casing includes: a second casing body and a second casing cover, wherein the second casing body and the second casing cover are detachably connected and enclose a second installation space;

[0023] The first box is movably connected to the second box via a locking assembly, and the first box lid is movably connected to the second box lid via a locking assembly.

[0024] Secondly, this utility model provides an industrial control computer, which includes a chassis as described in any of the first aspects.

[0025] Optionally, the industrial computer also includes: a cooling fan, which is fixedly installed in the first mounting space and / or the second mounting space;

[0026] The first outer box has a first ventilation opening, and the second outer box has a second ventilation opening.

[0027] The chassis and industrial computer provided in this embodiment of the utility model, by setting a locking component, a first outer box and a second outer box, can flexibly adjust the relative positions of the first outer box and the second outer box according to the size of the components to be installed inside the chassis, so as to provide suitable installation space for the components. After the relative positions of the first outer box and the second outer box are adjusted, the locking component locks the first outer box and the second outer box, thereby ensuring the stability of the chassis structure. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a top view of an industrial computer according to an embodiment of this application after the cover has been removed;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic exploded view of an industrial control computer with its cover removed, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic partial structural diagram of a chassis according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a locking component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a locking component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of an industrial control computer according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of an industrial control computer according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a first and second hood and their corresponding locking components according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of an industrial control computer after removing the cover, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 10 This is a schematic top view of an industrial computer according to an embodiment of this application after the cover has been removed;

[0039] Figure 11This is a schematic top view of an industrial computer according to an embodiment of this application after the cover has been removed;

[0040] Figure 12 This is a schematic top view of an industrial control computer with its cover removed, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0041] in, Figure 1 , Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the chassis extended to its maximum length. Figure 6 and Figure 10 A diagram showing the chassis extended to its minimum length;

[0042] Figure label:

[0043] 1. First outer casing; 11. First installation space; 12. First enclosure; 13. First cover; 2. Second outer casing; 21. Second installation space; 22. Clearance opening; 23. Second enclosure; 24. Second cover; 25. Limiting protrusion; 3. Locking assembly; 31. Guide rail; 311. Socket; 32. Locking movable part; 33. Locking fixed part; 34. Fastening baffle; 341. Fastening opening; 35. Guide part; 351. Fixing rod; 352. Cam; 353. Round nut; 41. Cooling fan; 42. Hard disk module; 43. Power supply module; 44. GPU graphics card module; 45. Motherboard. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0046] Spatial relation terms such as “below,” “under,” “below,” “under,” “above,” “above,” etc., are used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figure and other elements or features. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation shown in the figure, spatial relation terms also include different orientations of the device in use and operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, the element or feature described as “below,” “under,” or “below” will be oriented “above” the other element or feature. Therefore, the exemplary terms “below” and “under” can include both above and below orientations. Furthermore, the device may also include other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other orientations), and the spatial descriptive terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0047] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixedly connected" to another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there is no intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0048] When used herein, the singular forms of “a,” “an,” and “the” may also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or “having,” etc., specify the presence of the stated feature, whole, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0049] In a first aspect, one embodiment of this utility model provides a chassis, see [link to previous document]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The chassis includes: a locking assembly 3, a first outer casing 1, and a second outer casing 2. A first mounting space 11 is formed inside the first outer casing 1, and a second mounting space 21 is formed inside the second outer casing 2.

[0050] The first outer casing 1 has a first mounting opening at one end facing the first direction, and the second outer casing 2 has a second mounting opening at one end facing the second direction. The first direction is opposite to the second direction. The second outer casing 2 is sleeved with the first outer casing 1 and slides along the second direction to connect with the first outer casing 1. The first mounting space 11 is connected to the second mounting space 21 through the first mounting opening and the second mounting opening.

[0051] The locking component 3 is connected to the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2, and is used to lock the second outer box 2 and the first outer box 1.

[0052] The end of the second outer box 2 facing the second direction can be fitted onto the inside of the first outer box 1 or onto the outside of the first outer box 1.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first direction is the forward direction, and the second direction is the backward direction; the end of the second outer box 2 facing the second direction is fitted onto the inner side of the first outer box 1. It should be noted that when the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2 partially overlap, the space inside the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2 that overlaps is by default the second installation space 21.

[0054] The chassis and industrial computer provided in this embodiment, by setting the locking component 3, the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2, can flexibly adjust the relative positions of the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2 according to the size of the components to be installed inside the chassis, so as to provide suitable installation space for the components. After the relative positions of the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2 are adjusted, the locking component 3 is used to lock the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2, thereby ensuring the stability of the chassis structure.

[0055] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The locking assembly 3 includes a guide rail 31 and a locking movable member 32. The guide rail 31 extends along a first direction and is fixed to the inner wall of the second outer casing 2. A slot 311 is provided on the guide rail 31. The locking movable member 32 is detachably connected to at least one locking fastener 33 located on the inner side of the guide rail 31 through the slot 311 to fix the guide rail 31 to the first outer casing 1.

[0056] The socket 311 can be a plurality of circular holes arranged along the first direction. When the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2 are fixed by the locking component 3, the locking movable part 32 can pass through different circular holes to be detachably connected with the first outer box 1, thereby adjusting the relative position of the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2 and realizing the adjustment of the chassis depth.

[0057] It is understandable that the locking movable part 32 can be detachably connected to the first outer box 1 by means of a snap-fit ​​or by means of a threaded connection.

[0058] In this embodiment, the socket 311 is a strip-shaped opening extending along the first direction and passing through the guide rail 31 along the direction perpendicular to the mounting inner wall of the first outer casing 1, but it is not limited to this. The mounting inner wall is the inner wall of the first outer casing 1 connected to the corresponding locking movable member 32. Setting the socket 311 as a strip-shaped opening enables stepless adjustment of the chassis depth in the first direction, further improving the flexibility of chassis depth adjustment.

[0059] Understandably, the length of the connector 311 in the first direction determines the extendable length of the chassis in the first direction. In an alternative embodiment, a limiting protrusion 25 is formed on the outer side of the end of the second housing 23 facing the first direction. The limiting protrusion 25 overlaps with the second housing 23 in the first direction. By setting the limiting protrusion 25, the minimum depth of the chassis is limited, and at the same time, it is possible to prevent the components inside the first housing 12 from hitting the front panel and damaging the components on the front panel when sliding relative to the second housing 23 in the first direction.

[0060] In this embodiment, the end of the socket 311 facing the second direction defines the maximum retractable length of the chassis in the first direction, and the limiting protrusion 25 defines the minimum retractable length of the chassis in the first direction.

[0061] Furthermore, the locking assembly 3 also includes a fastening baffle 34. The fastening baffle 34 is located on the outside of the guide rail 31, and a fastening opening 341 is provided on the fastening baffle 34. The locking movable member 32 passes through the fastening opening 341 and is detachably connected to the locking fixing member 33 to press the fastening baffle 34 onto the outer surface of the guide rail 31.

[0062] By setting a fastening baffle 34, when fixing the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2, the fastening baffle 34 can be pressed onto the guide rail 31. By increasing the friction between the fastening baffle 34 and the guide rail 31, the stability of the locking assembly 3 in reinforcing the first outer box 1 and the second outer box 2 is improved.

[0063] Furthermore, the locking assembly 3 also includes a guide 35. One end of the guide 35 is located inside the socket 311, and the other end of the guide 35 is fixedly connected to the fastening baffle 34 or the first outer casing 1. The guide 35 is slidably connected to the guide rail 31 along the first direction.

[0064] In this embodiment, there are two guide members 35. The top of the guide member 35 extends into the insertion port 311 to ensure that the guide rail 31 slides smoothly along the first direction when adjusting the position of the second outer box 2 relative to the first outer box 1.

[0065] Furthermore, in combination Figure 1 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The first outer casing 1 includes a first casing body 12 and a first casing lid 13, which are detachably connected and enclose a first installation space 11. The second outer casing 2 includes a second casing body 23 and a second casing lid 24, which are detachably connected and enclose a second installation space 21. The first casing body 12 is movably connected to the second casing body 23 via a locking assembly 3, and the first casing lid 13 is movably connected to the second casing lid 24 via the locking assembly 3.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first lid 13 is used to close the upward-facing opening of the first box body 12, and the second lid 24 is used to close the upward-facing opening of the second box body 23. Five locking components 3 are respectively disposed on the left side wall, right side wall, bottom plate of the first box body 12 and the second box body 23, and on the first lid 13 and the second lid 24. Specifically, one locking component 3 is disposed on each of the left side wall, right side wall, and bottom plate of the first box body 12 and the second box body 23; two locking components 3 are disposed on the first lid 13 and the second lid 24.

[0067] In one alternative embodiment, combined with Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The locking assembly 3 further includes a locking fastener 33. The locking fastener 33 is disposed on the inner wall of the first outer casing 1, and the second outer casing 2 has a clearance opening 22 at its end facing the second direction. The clearance opening 22 extends along the first direction, and the locking fastener 33 is movably connected to the second outer casing 2 through the clearance opening 22. The number of locking fasteners 33 and locking fasteners 32 can be one or more.

[0068] In this embodiment, the number of locking fasteners 33 and locking movable parts 32 is the same, both being two; the locking movable part 32 is a hand-tightened non-detachable press-fit screw, and the two hand-tightened non-detachable press-fit screws are directly press-fitted onto the same fastening baffle 34, and the guide rail 31 is fixed to the inner wall of the second outer box 2 by screws; the locking fastener 33 is a press-fit stud, or it can be a threaded hole, with a threaded hole on its top, the locking movable part 32 passes through the fastening baffle 34 and is inserted into the guide rail 31, and is threadedly connected to the locking fastener 33.

[0069] Understandably, when the length of the locking fastener 33 from the end of the first outer casing 1 facing the first direction is relatively large, and the first outer casing 1 is fixed by the locking assembly 3 and the second outer casing 2, the locking fastener 33 may not be inserted into the clearance opening 22. When the length of the locking fastener 33 from the end of the first outer casing 1 facing the first direction is relatively small, and the first outer casing 1 is fixed by the locking assembly 3 and the second outer casing 2, the locking fastener 33 may be located within the clearance opening 22.

[0070] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 Only the first housing 12 is provided with a locking fastener 33, and the locking fastener 33 is a press-fit stud. Meanwhile, only the second housing 23 has a corresponding clearance opening 22. The first housing cover 13 has two threaded holes arranged along a first direction. Thus, the locking movable part 32 on the first housing 12 is detachably connected to the first housing 12 via the locking fastener 33, and the locking movable part 32 on the first housing cover 13 is detachably connected to the first housing cover 13 via the threaded holes.

[0071] In one alternative embodiment, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 5 The guide member 35 includes a fixed rod 351 and a cam 352. One end of the fixed rod 351 is fixedly connected to the first outer casing 1; the cam 352 is located inside the guide rail 31 and is rotatably connected to the other end of the fixed rod 351. The cam 352 can roll relative to the guide rail 31 in a first direction or a second direction.

[0072] In this configuration, the fixed rod 351 is perpendicular to the inner wall of the first outer casing 1 to which it is connected. The cam 352 is rotatably connected to the fixed rod 351 along its length. The cam 352 is in clearance fit with the guide rail 31 through the insertion port 311, and one end of the cam 352 is in contact with the guide rail 31. By configuring the guide member 35 as the fixed rod 351 and the cam 352, the guide member 35 guides the guide rail 31 through rolling friction, thereby making the sliding of the first outer casing 1 relative to the second outer casing 2 smoother and more stable when adjusting the relative position of the first outer casing 1 and the second outer casing 2.

[0073] In this embodiment, the guide 35 in the locking assembly 3 connected to the first housing 12 and the second housing 23 includes the fixing rod 351 and the cam 352 mentioned above, wherein the fixing rod 351 is fixedly connected to the first housing 12; the guide 35 in the locking assembly 3 connected to the first housing cover 13 and the second housing cover 24 is a round nut 353, and the round nut 353 is fixedly connected to the locking baffle.

[0074] To adjust the chassis depth, simply loosen the hand-locking non-disengaging rivet screws on the three locking components 3, press the fastening baffle 34 against the guide rail 31, and lift the fastening baffle 34. Then, drag the second enclosure 23 and the second enclosure cover 24 forward or backward. The guide member 35 and the locking movable member 32 will move backward or forward relative to the guide rail 31, thus adjusting the chassis depth. Once the desired depth is achieved, simply tighten the hand-locking non-disengaging rivet screws to press the fastening baffle 34 against the guide rail 31, thus fixing the chassis depth.

[0075] The chassis structure provided in this embodiment is simple and its depth is adjustable, thereby increasing the chassis's adaptability to racks of different sizes and depths. It also enables high expansion of chassis heat dissipation installation and high expansion of chassis upward compatibility in terms of heat dissipation performance. At the same time, by adjusting the chassis depth, it can accommodate the installation of GPU graphics cards of various lengths and sizes.

[0076] Secondly, one embodiment of this utility model provides an industrial control computer, combined with... Figure 1 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 Industrial control computers include, for example, the chassis described in the first aspect.

[0077] The industrial computer also includes: a cooling fan 41, a hard disk module 42, a power supply module 43, a GPU graphics card module 44, and a motherboard 45. The cooling fan 41 is fixedly installed in the first mounting space 11 and / or the second mounting space 21. The first outer casing 1 has a first ventilation opening, and the second outer casing 2 has a second ventilation opening.

[0078] In this embodiment, the first vent is located on the rear panel of the first housing 12, and the second vent is located on the front panel of the second housing 23; the cooling fan 41 is disposed in the first mounting space 11; the hard disk module 42 is fixed in the first mounting space 11 or spans the first mounting space 11 and the second mounting space 21 by a bracket, the rear end of the bracket is fixedly connected to the first housing 12, and the front end of the bracket is detachably connected to the second housing 23 along the first direction; the power module 43, the GPU graphics card module 44, and the motherboard 45 are fixedly disposed in the second mounting space 21.

[0079] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 This industrial PC can be expanded with multiple cooling fans 41, including 2X120*25, 2X120*38, and 3X120*25. It allows for adjustment of the chassis depth to accommodate racks of different depths, and provides high scalability for heat dissipation performance and GPU graphics card module 44 installation dimensions.

[0080] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," "ideal embodiments," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example that are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples.

[0081] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0082] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cabinet, characterized in that, The chassis includes: a locking assembly, a first outer casing and a second outer casing, wherein a first mounting space is formed inside the first outer casing and a second mounting space is formed inside the second outer casing; The first outer box has a first mounting opening at one end facing the first direction, and the second outer box has a second mounting opening at one end facing the second direction. The first direction is opposite to the second direction. The second outer box is sleeved with the first outer box and slides along the second direction to connect with the first outer box. The first mounting space is connected to the second mounting space through the first mounting opening and the second mounting opening. The locking component is connected to the first outer box and the second outer box and is used to lock the second outer box and the first outer box.

2. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein, The locking assembly includes: a guide rail and a locking movable component; The guide rail extends along the first direction and is fixed to the inner wall of the second outer box, and the guide rail is provided with an insertion port; The locking mechanism passes through the slot, through the guide rail, and is detachably connected to the first outer casing to secure the guide rail to the first outer casing.

3. The chassis according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking assembly further includes a locking fastener, which is fixed to the first outer casing; The second outer casing has an opening at its end facing the second direction, the opening extending along the first direction, and the locking fastener is movably connected to the second outer casing through the opening. The guide rail covers the clearance opening, and the socket communicates with the clearance opening.

4. The chassis according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking assembly further includes: a fastening baffle; The fastening baffle is located on the outside of the guide rail. The fastening baffle has a fastening opening. The locking movable member passes through the fastening opening and is detachably connected to the locking fixed member to press the fastening baffle onto the outer surface of the guide rail.

5. The chassis according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking assembly also includes a guide; One end of the guide is located inside the socket, and the other end of the guide is fixedly connected to the fastening baffle or the first outer box. The guide slides along the first direction to connect with the guide rail.

6. The chassis according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide component includes a fixed rod and a cam, wherein the fixed rod is fixedly connected to the first outer casing; The cam is located inside the guide rail and is rotatably connected to the fixed rod. The cam can roll relative to the guide rail along the first direction or the second direction.

7. The chassis according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of the guide member and the locking member are both multiple; The locking movable part is threadedly connected to the corresponding locking fixed part.

8. The chassis according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The first outer casing includes: a first casing body and a first casing cover, wherein the first casing body and the first casing cover are detachably connected and enclose the first installation space; The second outer casing includes: a second casing body and a second casing cover, wherein the second casing body and the second casing cover are detachably connected and enclose the second installation space; The first box body is movably connected to the second box body via the locking component, and the first box lid is movably connected to the second box lid via the locking component.

9. An industrial control computer, characterized in that, The industrial control computer includes a chassis as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The industrial control computer according to claim 9, characterized in that, The industrial control computer also includes a cooling fan, which is fixedly installed in the first installation space and / or the second installation space. The first outer casing has a first ventilation opening, and the second outer casing has a second ventilation opening.

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