A pluggable VPX backplane structure and chassis

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of pluggable VPX backplane structure, belong to computer technical field, it includes VPX backplane body, backplane support;Wherein, the backplane support is established on the case bottom plate, the side of the VPX backplane body is connected with the backplane support, the VPX backplane body is located between the backplane support and mainboard, the backplane support is inserted with the mainboard;The bottom surface of the VPX backplane body is connected with the case bottom plate.The above structure, the backplane support is established on the case bottom plate, the side of the VPX backplane body is connected with the backplane support, the bottom surface of the VPX backplane body is connected with the case bottom plate, and the backplane support is inserted with the mainboard;Make the connection of VPX backplane body more firm, not easy to cause VPX backplane body deformation or drop due to vibration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of computer technology, and specifically relates to a pluggable VPX backplane structure and chassis. Background Technology

[0002] The VPX backplane of a gateway chassis is a hardware component used to build high-performance, high-reliability network communication systems. It primarily connects various modular circuit boards (such as processor boards, network interface boards, and storage boards) and enables high-speed data transmission and system management functions. Existing gateway chassis almost exclusively use vertically mounted boards, typically fixed directly to the chassis or tray. However, the vertical board mounting structure of 1U devices is not safe and stable enough during use, has poor shock resistance, and can cause the VPX backplane to deform due to vibration.

[0003] Therefore, to address the issue of insufficient safety and stability in the use of existing VPX backplanes, a pluggable VPX backplane structure is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a pluggable VPX backplane structure to solve the problem of insufficient safety and stability of existing VPX backplanes during use.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a pluggable VPX backplate structure, comprising a VPX backplate body and a backplate support; wherein,

[0006] The backplate bracket is mounted on the bottom plate of the chassis.

[0007] The side of the VPX backplate body is connected to the backplate bracket, the VPX backplate body is located between the backplate bracket and the motherboard, and the backplate bracket is plugged into the motherboard.

[0008] The bottom surface of the VPX backplane body is connected to the chassis bottom plate.

[0009] To better realize this utility model, further optimizations are made to the above structure. The VPX backplate body is L-shaped, including a first plate and a second plate. The first plate is provided with a first positioning hole, and the backplate bracket is connected to the first positioning hole of the first plate by bolts. The second plate is provided with a second positioning hole, and the main board is connected to the second positioning hole by a connector.

[0010] To better realize this utility model, further optimizations are made to the above structure. The first plate is also provided with a plug slot, the motherboard is provided with a male plug, the back plate bracket is provided with a plug interface, and the back of the back plate bracket is provided with a female plug. The male plug passes through the plug slot and the plug interface in sequence and is plugged into the female plug.

[0011] To better realize this utility model, the above structure is further optimized. A motherboard is provided on the chassis bottom plate, and the motherboard is located at the front end of the VPX backplate body.

[0012] To better realize this utility model, further optimizations are made to the above structure. The chassis bottom plate is provided with a left guide bar and a right guide bar, and the motherboard is located between the left guide bar and the right guide bar.

[0013] To better realize this utility model, further optimizations are made to the above structure. The motherboard is provided with a heat sink, which is located between the left guide bar and the right guide bar.

[0014] To better realize this utility model, further optimizations are made to the above structure. A first pull-out aid is provided on the left guide bar, and a second pull-out aid is provided on the right guide bar. The first pull-out aid and the second pull-out aid are engaged with the heat sink.

[0015] A chassis including a pluggable VPX backplane structure.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0017] This utility model provides a pluggable VPX backplane structure, including a VPX backplane body and a backplane bracket; wherein, the backplane bracket is disposed on the chassis bottom plate, the side of the VPX backplane body is connected to the backplane bracket, the VPX backplane body is located between the backplane bracket and the motherboard, the backplane bracket is plugged into the motherboard; the bottom surface of the VPX backplane body is connected to the chassis bottom plate.

[0018] The above structure places the backplate bracket on the chassis bottom plate, connects the side of the VPX backplate body to the backplate bracket, connects the bottom of the VPX backplate body to the chassis bottom plate, and connects the backplate bracket to the motherboard; this makes the connection of the VPX backplate body more secure and less prone to deformation or detachment due to vibration. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view of the pluggable VPX backplane structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the pluggable VPX backplane structure of this utility model.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 1-VPX backplate body; 2-Backplate bracket; 3-Chassis bottom plate; 4-First positioning hole; 5-Plug slot; 6-Second positioning hole; 7-Male plug; 8-Female plug; 9-Left guide bar; 10-Right guide bar; 11-First pull-out aid; 12-Second pull-out aid; 13-Heat sink; 14-Motherboard. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] A pluggable VPX backplane structure includes a VPX backplane body 1 and a backplane bracket 2; wherein,

[0029] The aforementioned backplate bracket 2 is mounted on the chassis bottom plate 3.

[0030] The side of the VPX backplate body 1 is connected to the backplate bracket 2. The VPX backplate body 1 is located between the backplate bracket 2 and the motherboard 14. The backplate bracket 2 is plugged into the motherboard 14.

[0031] The bottom surface of the aforementioned VPX backplate body 1 is connected to the chassis bottom plate 3.

[0032] The above structure places the backplate bracket 2 on the chassis bottom plate 3, connects the side of the VPX backplate body 1 to the backplate bracket 2, connects the bottom of the VPX backplate body 1 to the chassis bottom plate 3, and the backplate bracket 2 is plugged into the motherboard 14; making the connection of the VPX backplate body 1 more secure and less prone to deformation or detachment due to vibration.

[0033] The aforementioned VPX backplane body 1 is L-shaped, comprising a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has a first positioning hole 4, and the backplane bracket 2 is bolted to the first positioning hole 4 of the first plate. The second plate has a second positioning hole 6, and the main board 14 is bolted to the second positioning hole 6. That is, one side of the VPX backplane body 1 is fixedly connected to the backplane bracket 2, and the other side is fixedly connected to the main board 14, making the connection of the VPX backplane body 1 more stable. Even if the bolts on either side come loose, the other side can still be fixed by bolting. The aforementioned connector is a CPCI connector.

[0034] The first board is also provided with a connector slot 5, the motherboard 14 is provided with a male connector 7, the backplate bracket 2 is provided with a connector interface, and the back of the backplate bracket 2 is provided with a female connector 8. The male connector 7 passes through the connector slot 5 and the connector interface in sequence and is plugged into the female connector 8. That is, the motherboard 14, the VPX backplate body 1, and the backplate bracket 2 are plugged into each other through the male connector 7 and the female connector 8. This arrangement makes the electrical connection between the motherboard 14 and the VPX backplate body 1 more stable and less prone to misalignment of the electrical connection slots.

[0035] The aforementioned chassis base plate 3 is equipped with a motherboard 14, which is located at the front end of the aforementioned VPX backplate body 1. That is, the VPX backplate body 1 is installed first, and then the motherboard 14 is installed.

[0036] The chassis base plate 3 is provided with a left guide bar 9 and a right guide bar 10, and the motherboard 14 is located between the left guide bar 9 and the right guide bar 10. That is, an internal space is formed between the left guide bar 9 and the right guide bar 10 to limit the left and right movement of the motherboard 14.

[0037] The motherboard 14 is equipped with a heat sink 13, which is located between the left guide bar 9 and the right guide bar 10. The left guide bar 9 and the right guide bar 10 limit the left and right movement of the heat sink 13.

[0038] The left guide bar 9 is provided with a first pull-out aid 11, and the right guide bar 10 is provided with a second pull-out aid 12. The first pull-out aid 11 and the second pull-out aid 12 engage with the heat sink 13. The first pull-out aid 11 and the second pull-out aid 12 limit the heat sink 13 in the front-back direction.

[0039] A chassis including a pluggable VPX backplane structure.

[0040] Specifically, first, install the backplate bracket 2 onto the chassis base plate 3, install the VPX backplate body 1 onto the motherboard 14, and connect the VPX backplate body 1 to the backplate bracket 2 with bolts; then install the motherboard 14 onto the chassis base plate 3, and simultaneously plug the motherboard 14 into the backplate bracket 2; then, install the left guide bar 9 and the right guide bar 10 on the chassis base plate 3, install the heatsink 13 on the motherboard between the left guide bar 9 and the right guide bar 10, and use the pull-out aids on the left and right guide bars 10 to hold the heatsink 13 in place.

[0041] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pluggable VPX backplane structure, characterized in that: Includes the VPX backplate body (1) and the backplate bracket (2); wherein, The backplate bracket (2) is mounted on the chassis bottom plate (3). The side of the VPX backplate body (1) is connected to the backplate bracket (2). The VPX backplate body (1) is located between the backplate bracket (2) and the motherboard (14). The backplate bracket (2) is plugged into the motherboard (14). The bottom surface of the VPX backplane body (1) is connected to the chassis bottom plate (3).

2. The pluggable VPX backplane structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The VPX backplate body (1) is L-shaped and includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate is provided with a first positioning hole (4), and the backplate bracket (2) is connected to the first positioning hole (4) of the first plate by bolts. The second plate is provided with a second positioning hole (6), and the main board (14) is connected to the second positioning hole (6) by a connector.

3. The pluggable VPX backplane structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first board is also provided with a plug slot (5), the main board (14) is provided with a plug male head (7), the back plate bracket (2) is provided with a plug interface, and the back of the back plate bracket (2) is provided with a plug female head (8). The plug male head (7) passes through the plug slot (5), the plug interface and plugs into the plug female head (8) in sequence.

4. The pluggable VPX backplane structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The chassis base plate (3) is provided with a motherboard (14), which is located at the front end of the VPX backplate body (1).

5. The pluggable VPX backplane structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chassis base plate (3) is provided with a left guide bar (9) and a right guide bar (10), and the motherboard (14) is located between the left guide bar (9) and the right guide bar (10).

6. The pluggable VPX backplane structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The motherboard (14) is provided with a heat sink (13), which is located between the left guide bar (9) and the right guide bar (10).

7. A pluggable VPX backplane structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The left guide bar (9) is provided with a first pull-out device (11), and the right guide bar (10) is provided with a second pull-out device (12). The first pull-out device (11) and the second pull-out device (12) are engaged with the heat sink (13).

8. A chassis, characterized in that: Includes a pluggable VPX backplane structure as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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