A large storage server structure
By designing a movable hard drive bracket and a sliding-rotating linkage structure, the problem of limited server storage space was solved, enabling the expansion of larger storage space without increasing height, while ensuring the stability and structural rigidity of the hard drive bracket.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU WUZHOU INFORMATION TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
The chassis height of existing standard servers is limited, making it difficult to effectively increase storage space to accommodate more storage hard drives without increasing the server height.
It adopts a large storage space server structure, including a chassis, a first hard drive bracket and a second hard drive bracket. It is designed to be movable and installed in the cavity of the chassis. Through the linkage design of sliding and rotating, the hard drive brackets can be tightly arranged to increase the storage space.
Without increasing the server height, a larger storage space was effectively expanded, accommodating more storage hard drives while ensuring structural rigidity and smooth connection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to a server structure with large storage space. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, a server refers to a computer system in a network that provides various services to other clients, and can continuously, stably, and efficiently handle requests from a large number of clients, and is used for centralized storage and management of large amounts of data.
[0003] Servers are typically installed in large numbers in dedicated server racks. To facilitate unified installation and management, they use a standard height unit – “U”. Common server heights include 1U, 2U, and 4U. A 1U server is 4.445cm tall. The standard height design of servers can meet the deployment needs of large-scale, high-density, and easy-to-maintain data centers.
[0004] However, as users' requirements for data storage become increasingly demanding, and given the limitations of standard server chassis height, it is difficult to effectively increase storage space to accommodate more hard drives without increasing server height. Utility Model Content
[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that the chassis height of existing standard servers is limited, making it difficult to effectively increase storage space to accommodate more hard drives without increasing the server height.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a technical solution for a large storage space server structure: the large storage space server structure includes a chassis, a first hard disk bracket and a second hard disk bracket, the chassis has an internal accommodating cavity, the first hard disk bracket and the second hard disk bracket are movably installed in the accommodating cavity, and a pull-out opening is provided on one side of the chassis; The chassis includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the chassis. The first sidewall has a first elongated hole, and the second sidewall has a second elongated hole. Both the first elongated hole and the second elongated hole extend along the length direction of the chassis. The outer side of the first hard drive bracket is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is inserted into the first elongated hole and slidably engaged, and the second protrusion is inserted into the second elongated hole and slidably engaged. The second hard drive bracket is hinged to the side of the first hard drive bracket near the pull-out opening. The second hard drive bracket is respectively fitted with the first sidewall and the second sidewall with clearance. The second hard drive bracket has an inserted state in the receiving cavity and a pulled-out state out of the pull-out port.
[0007] Furthermore, the chassis also includes a base plate, the first side wall and the second side wall are respectively fixedly connected to the base plate, and a hinge is provided between the first hard drive bracket and the second hard drive bracket, the hinge being arranged on the side of the first hard drive bracket closer to the base plate.
[0008] Furthermore, the first hard drive bracket has a first ear plate on the side near the second hard drive bracket, and the second hard drive bracket has a second ear plate on the side near the first hard drive bracket, and the second ear plate is detachably connected to the first hard drive bracket.
[0009] Furthermore, both the first ear plate and the second ear plate are provided with mounting holes, and fixing screws are connected to the mounting holes of the first ear plate and the second ear plate.
[0010] Furthermore, the first sidewall is provided with a first rib away from the receiving cavity, the first rib is provided with a first groove, and the first elongated hole is opened at the bottom of the first groove. The second sidewall is provided with a second rib away from the receiving cavity, the second rib is provided with a second groove, and the second elongated hole is opened at the bottom of the second groove.
[0011] Furthermore, the first protrusion is a first screw, the head of the first screw is located in the first groove, and the screw shank of the first screw is inserted into the first elongated hole; the second protrusion is a second screw, the head of the second screw is located in the second groove, and the screw shank of the second screw is inserted into the second elongated hole.
[0012] Furthermore, there are two of each of the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The two first protrusions are spaced apart along the length of the chassis, and the two first protrusions are located on the side of the first elongated hole away from the pull-out opening. The two second protrusions are spaced apart along the length of the chassis, and the two second protrusions are located on the side of the second elongated hole away from the pull-out opening.
[0013] Furthermore, the first hard drive bracket has a first bottom edge on the side near the base plate, and a limiting hole is formed on the side of the first bottom edge away from the second hard drive bracket. The base plate has a protruding pin, and the pin is locked in place with the limiting hole.
[0014] Furthermore, the pin is an H-shaped pin, and a guide groove is provided on the side of the first bottom edge away from the second hard disk bracket. The guide groove is configured to widen in the direction away from the second hard disk bracket, and the guide groove is connected to the limiting hole.
[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the large storage space server structure of this utility model has the following advantages: This large storage space server structure adopts a design of a chassis, a first hard drive bracket, and a second hard drive bracket. The first and second hard drive brackets are movably installed in the housing cavity of the chassis. The second hard drive bracket is hinged to the side of the first hard drive bracket near the pull-out opening. The first and second hard drive brackets form a linked assembly. The first hard drive bracket, through a first protrusion and a second protrusion, respectively inserts into and slides into a first elongated hole on the first sidewall and a second elongated hole on the second sidewall, forming a two-point defined linear sliding track, ensuring the stability and smoothness of the two hard drive brackets during the pulling-out process.
[0016] The second hard drive bracket has clearance fits with both the first and second sidewalls. It has an inserted state (within the receiving cavity) and a pulled-out state (out of the pull-out opening). In the inserted state, the two sidewalls provide auxiliary support and limit the movement, ensuring the structural rigidity of the entire server. When a hard drive needs to be inserted into the bracket, the second hard drive bracket is pulled outwards from the pull-out opening. Then, the second hard drive bracket is rotated relative to the first hard drive bracket, fully exposing and offsetting the hard drive ports of both brackets, facilitating the smooth installation of the hard drive into the corresponding bracket.
[0017] After the hard drive is inserted, rotate the second hard drive bracket in the opposite direction until it is aligned with the first hard drive bracket. Finally, push both hard drive brackets into the receiving cavity. This large storage server structure uses a sliding and rotating linkage design for its two hard drive brackets, allowing them to be closely arranged within the receiving cavity. The hinged design ensures the two hard drive brackets fit as snugly as possible, reserving more space for hard drive deployment. This effectively increases storage space to accommodate more hard drives without increasing the server's height. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the large storage space server structure (in the insertion state) according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the large storage space server structure (in the unplugged state) according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second hard disk bracket of the large storage space server structure according to an embodiment of the present invention when the hard disk is inserted; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the large storage space server structure (from another perspective) according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged view of the large storage space server structure according to an embodiment of this utility model; In the diagram: 1. Chassis; 10. Receiving cavity; 11. First side wall; 110. First elongated hole; 111. First rib; 112. First groove; 12. Second side wall; 120. Second elongated hole; 121. Second rib; 122. Second groove; 13. Base plate; 131. Pin; 14. Pull-out opening; 2. First hard drive bracket; 21. First protrusion; 22. Second protrusion; 23. First ear plate; 24. First bottom edge; 241. Limiting hole; 242. Guide groove; 3. Second hard drive bracket; 31. Second ear plate; 32. Fixing screw; 4. Hinge. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0022] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0023] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, a large storage space server structure according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a chassis 1, a first hard disk bracket 2, and a second hard disk bracket 3. The chassis 1 has an internal accommodating cavity 10, and the first hard disk bracket 2 and the second hard disk bracket 3 are movably installed in the accommodating cavity 10. A pull-out opening 14 is provided on one side of the chassis 1. The chassis 1 includes a first side wall 11 and a second side wall 12, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the chassis 1. The first side wall 11 has a first elongated hole 110, and the second side wall 12 has a second elongated hole 120. Both the first elongated hole 110 and the second elongated hole 120 extend along the length direction of the chassis 1.
[0024] The outer side of the first hard drive bracket 2 is provided with a first protrusion 21 and a second protrusion 22. The first protrusion 21 is inserted into the first elongated hole 110 and slidably engaged. The second protrusion 22 is inserted into the second elongated hole 120 and slidably engaged. The second hard drive bracket 3 is hinged to the side of the first hard drive bracket 2 near the pull-out opening 14. The second hard drive bracket 3 is respectively clearance engaged with the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12. The second hard drive bracket 3 has an inserted state in the receiving cavity 10 and a pulled-out state out of the pull-out opening 14.
[0025] The large storage server structure adopts a design consisting of a chassis 1, a first hard drive bracket 2, and a second hard drive bracket 3. The first hard drive bracket 2 and the second hard drive bracket 3 are movably installed in the receiving cavity 10 of the chassis 1. The second hard drive bracket 3 is hinged to the side of the first hard drive bracket 2 near the pull-out opening 14. The first hard drive bracket 2 and the second hard drive bracket 3 form a linked assembly. The first hard drive bracket 2 is inserted into and slidably engaged with the first elongated hole 110 of the first sidewall 11 and the second elongated hole 120 of the second sidewall 12 through the first protrusion 21 and the second protrusion 22, respectively, forming a two-point defined linear sliding track to ensure the stability and smoothness of the two hard drive brackets during the pulling process.
[0026] The second hard drive bracket 3 is clearance-fitted with the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12, respectively. The second hard drive bracket 3 has an inserted state in the receiving cavity 10 and a pulled-out state out of the pull-out opening 14. In the inserted state, the two sidewalls provide auxiliary support and limit the movement, ensuring the structural rigidity of the entire server. When a hard drive needs to be inserted into the hard drive bracket, the second hard drive bracket 3 is pulled outwards from the pull-out opening 14, and then the second hard drive bracket 3 is rotated relative to the first hard drive bracket 2, so that the hard drive ports of the first hard drive bracket 2 and the second hard drive bracket 3 are fully exposed and staggered, facilitating the smooth installation of the hard drive into the corresponding hard drive bracket.
[0027] After the hard drive is inserted, rotate the second hard drive bracket 3 in the opposite direction so that it is aligned with the first hard drive bracket 2. Finally, push both hard drive brackets into the receiving cavity 10. The two hard drive brackets of this large storage space server structure adopt a sliding + rotating linkage design, which allows the two hard drive brackets to be closely arranged in the receiving cavity 10. The hinged form allows the two hard drive brackets to be as close as possible, leaving more space for hard drive deployment. Without increasing the height of the server, the goal of effectively increasing storage space to accommodate more storage hard drives is achieved.
[0028] In this embodiment, the chassis 1 also includes a base plate 13. The first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 are fixedly connected to the base plate 13. A hinge 4 is provided between the first hard drive bracket 2 and the second hard drive bracket 3. The hinge 4 is located on the side of the first hard drive bracket 2 closest to the base plate 13. Because the hinge 4 is located close to the base plate 13 of the chassis 1, when the second hard drive bracket 3 moves out of the pull-out opening 14, the second hard drive bracket 3 can be rotated downwards, thereby fully exposing the hard drive ports of both hard drive brackets.
[0029] As a further preferred embodiment, the first hard drive bracket 2 has a first ear plate 23 on the side near the second hard drive bracket 3, and the second hard drive bracket 3 has a second ear plate 31 on the side near the first hard drive bracket 2. The second ear plates 31 are detachably connected to each other. Both the first ear plate 23 and the second ear plate 31 have mounting holes, and fixing screws 32 are connected to the mounting holes of the first ear plate 23 and the second ear plate 31. By removing the fixing screws 32, the first ear plate 23 and the second ear plate 31 can be unlocked, allowing the second hard drive bracket 3 to rotate downwards relative to the first hard drive bracket 2 around the hinge 4, thus improving the connection reliability of the two hard drive brackets.
[0030] As a further preferred embodiment, the first sidewall 11 is provided with a first rib 111 away from the receiving cavity 10. The first rib 111 is provided with a first groove 112, and a first elongated hole 110 is formed at the bottom of the first groove 112. The second sidewall is provided with a second rib 121 away from the receiving cavity 10. The second rib 121 is provided with a second groove 122, and a second elongated hole 120 is formed at the bottom of the second groove 122. By utilizing the structural design of the first rib 111 and the first groove 112, and the second rib 121 and the second groove 122, the bending strength of the chassis 1 is significantly enhanced, while ensuring the fitting accuracy between the elongated hole and the rib.
[0031] Specifically, the first protrusion 21 is a first screw, the head of the first screw is located in the first groove 112, and the screw shank of the first screw is inserted into the first elongated hole 110; the second protrusion 22 is a second screw, the head of the second screw is located in the second groove 122, and the screw shank of the second screw is inserted into the second elongated hole 120.
[0032] In this embodiment, there are two of each of the first protrusion 21 and the second protrusion 22. The two first protrusions 21 are spaced apart along the length of the chassis 1, and are located on the side of the first elongated hole 110 away from the pull-out opening 14. The two second protrusions 22 are spaced apart along the length of the chassis 1, and are located on the side of the second elongated hole 120 away from the pull-out opening 14. The spaced distribution of the two first protrusions 21 and the two second protrusions 22 along the length of the chassis 1 ensures the sliding accuracy and stability of the first hard drive bracket 2 and the chassis 1.
[0033] Additionally, the first hard drive bracket 2 has a first bottom edge 24 on the side near the base plate 13. A limiting hole 241 is formed on the side of the first bottom edge 24 away from the second hard drive bracket 3. A pin 131 protrudes from the base plate 13, and the pin 131 engages with the limiting hole 241. The pin 131 is an H-shaped pin. A guide groove 242 is formed on the side of the first bottom edge 24 away from the second hard drive bracket 3. The guide groove 242 widens in the direction away from the second hard drive bracket 3 and communicates with the limiting hole 241. When the first hard drive bracket 2 and the second hard drive bracket 3 are inserted, the pin 131 first enters the guide groove 242 of the first bottom edge 24, and under the guidance of the guide groove 242, accurately engages with the limiting hole 241. The engagement between the pin 131 and the limiting hole 241 reliably locks the hard drive brackets into the chassis 1.
[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A server architecture with large storage space, characterized in that, The device includes a chassis, a first hard drive bracket, and a second hard drive bracket. The chassis has an internal cavity, and the first and second hard drive brackets are movably installed in the cavity. A pull-out opening is provided on one side of the chassis. The chassis includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the chassis. The first sidewall has a first elongated hole, and the second sidewall has a second elongated hole. Both the first elongated hole and the second elongated hole extend along the length direction of the chassis. The outer side of the first hard drive bracket is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is inserted into the first elongated hole and slidably engaged, and the second protrusion is inserted into the second elongated hole and slidably engaged. The second hard drive bracket is hinged to the side of the first hard drive bracket near the pull-out opening. The second hard drive bracket is respectively fitted with the first sidewall and the second sidewall with clearance. The second hard drive bracket has an inserted state in the receiving cavity and a pulled-out state out of the pull-out port.
2. The large storage space server structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis also includes a base plate, the first side wall and the second side wall are fixedly connected to the base plate, and a hinge is provided between the first hard drive bracket and the second hard drive bracket. The hinge is located on the side of the first hard drive bracket closer to the base plate.
3. The large storage space server structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first hard drive bracket has a first ear plate on the side near the second hard drive bracket, and the second hard drive bracket has a second ear plate on the side near the first hard drive bracket. The second ear plate and the second ear plate are detachably connected.
4. The large storage space server structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first ear plate and the second ear plate have mounting holes, and fixing screws are connected to the mounting holes of the first ear plate and the second ear plate.
5. The large storage space server structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sidewall is provided with a first rib away from the receiving cavity, the first rib is provided with a first groove, and the first elongated hole is opened at the bottom of the first groove. The second sidewall is provided with a second rib away from the receiving cavity, the second rib is provided with a second groove, and the second elongated hole is opened at the bottom of the second groove.
6. The large storage space server structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first protrusion is a first screw, the head of the first screw is located in the first groove, and the screw shank of the first screw is inserted into the first elongated hole; the second protrusion is a second screw, the head of the second screw is located in the second groove, and the screw shank of the second screw is inserted into the second elongated hole.
7. The large storage space server structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Two of each of the first and second protrusions are provided. The two first protrusions are spaced apart along the length of the chassis and are located on the side of the first elongated hole away from the pull-out opening. The two second protrusions are spaced apart along the length of the chassis and are located on the side of the second elongated hole away from the pull-out opening.
8. The large storage space server structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first hard drive bracket has a first bottom edge on the side near the base plate, and a limiting hole is formed on the side of the first bottom edge away from the second hard drive bracket. The base plate has a protruding pin, and the pin is locked in place with the limiting hole.
9. The large storage space server structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pin is an H-shaped pin, and a guide groove is provided on the side of the first bottom edge away from the second hard disk bracket. The guide groove is set to open wider in the direction away from the second hard disk bracket, and the guide groove is connected to the limiting hole.