A casing and server power supply

Abstract

The application discloses the technical field of server power supply, and particularly discloses a shell and a server power supply. The shell comprises a bottom shell, the bottom shell comprises a first side plate and a second side plate which are connected to each other, and the first side plate and the second side plate are arranged at a first included angle; a top shell is detachably connected to the bottom shell, the top shell comprises a third side plate and a fourth side plate which are connected to each other, and the third side plate and the fourth side plate are arranged at a second included angle; one end of the first side plate away from the second side plate is provided with a limiting groove, an edge of the fourth side plate away from the third side plate is located in the limiting groove, one end of the third side plate away from the fourth side plate is provided with a connecting piece, and the third side plate is detachably connected to one end of the second side plate away from the first side plate through the connecting piece; and the first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate and the fourth side plate enclose a containing cavity. In the above manner, the shell internal space can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server power supply technology, and in particular to a housing and a server power supply. Background Technology

[0002] Server power supplies are primarily used to power IT equipment such as servers, storage devices, and switches. In related technologies, the server power supply housing includes a bottom shell and a top shell with a U-shaped cross-section. The top shell is inverted and constrained onto the bottom shell, and the top and bottom shells together form a cavity for housing the power supply components.

[0003] In the process of realizing this application, the inventors discovered that the inverted structure set on the top shell tends to occupy the internal space of the shell, thus making the effective space inside the shell relatively small and inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, embodiments of this application provide a housing and server power supply that overcome or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0005] According to one aspect of this application, a housing is provided, including a bottom shell, the bottom shell including a first side plate and a second side plate connected to each other, the first side plate and the second side plate being disposed at a first included angle; a top shell detachably connected to the bottom shell, the top shell including a third side plate and a fourth side plate connected to each other, the third side plate and the fourth side plate being disposed at a second included angle; a limiting groove is provided at the end of the first side plate opposite to the second side plate, the edge of the fourth side plate opposite to the third side plate is located in the limiting groove, a connecting member is provided at the end of the third side plate opposite to the fourth side plate, the third side plate being detachably connected to the end of the second side plate opposite to the first side plate through the connecting member; the first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate and the fourth side plate enclose a receiving cavity.

[0006] In one alternative embodiment, the first side plate is bent toward the receiving cavity to form at least one limiting hook, the limiting hook being spaced apart from the first side plate to form the limiting groove; the end of the fourth side plate opposite to the third side plate extends toward the receiving cavity with a limiting side edge, the limiting side edge being able to extend into the limiting groove.

[0007] In one alternative embodiment, the first side plate is provided with a second latch; the fourth side plate is provided with an elastic buckle, which engages with the second latch when the limiting side extends into the limiting groove.

[0008] In one alternative embodiment, the second side plate has a first latch at one end opposite to the first side plate; the connector extends into the first latch to allow the third side plate to be detachably connected to the second side plate.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment, the connector includes a connecting plate and a snap-fit ​​plate. The edge of the third side plate facing away from the fourth side plate is bent toward the receiving cavity to form the connecting plate, and the snap-fit ​​plate is connected through the connecting plate. A connecting port is also communicated in the first bayonet, and the snap-fit ​​plate can extend into the connecting port through the first bayonet and connect with the second side plate through the connecting port.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, a limiting stop is provided at one end of the second side plate away from the first side plate, the limiting stop being disposed opposite to the first side plate, and at least a portion of the first latch is located on the limiting stop; a limiting protrusion is provided on the latching plate, and when the latching plate extends into the connection port, the limiting protrusion abuts against the inner wall of the limiting stop.

[0011] In one alternative approach, the first side plate is fixed to the limiting side by a first screw.

[0012] In one alternative embodiment, a fifth side plate is provided on the bottom shell, and a sixth side plate is provided on the top shell. The fifth and sixth side plates are located at opposite ends of the receiving cavity. A first heat dissipation hole communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the fifth side plate, and a second heat dissipation hole communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the sixth side plate. A cooling fan is provided inside the receiving cavity, and the cooling fan is located between the first and second heat dissipation holes.

[0013] In one alternative, the first side plate is fixed to the sixth side plate by a second screw; and / or the third side plate is fixed to the fifth side plate by a third screw.

[0014] According to another aspect of this application, a server power supply is provided, including electronic components and a housing as described above, the electronic components being disposed within the receiving cavity.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are: unlike the prior art, this application embodiment provides a bottom shell, a top shell, and a connector. The bottom shell includes a first side plate and a second side plate connected to each other, forming a first angle between them. The top shell is detachably connected to the bottom shell and includes a third side plate and a fourth side plate connected to each other, forming a second angle between them. A limiting groove is provided at the end of the first side plate away from the second side plate, and the edge of the fourth side plate away from the third side plate is located within the limiting groove. The connector is provided at the end of the third side plate away from the fourth side plate, and the third side plate is detachably connected to the end of the second side plate away from the first side plate via the connector. The second, third, and fourth side plates enclose and form a receiving cavity. Compared to related technologies, where the U-shaped top shell is connected to the bottom shell through an inverted structure, in this embodiment, the second side plate in the bottom shell and the third side plate in the top shell are connected by a connector, and the first side plate in the bottom shell and the fourth side plate in the top shell are connected by a limiting groove. This allows the first, second, third, and fourth side plates to be connected and enclosed to form a receiving cavity, thereby reducing the amount of internal space occupied by the inverted structure and increasing the effective space inside the shell. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the server power supply according to an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an assembly state of the server power supply according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of the server power supply according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 This is another exploded view of the overall structure of the server power supply in this embodiment of the application;

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B;

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 5Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C;

[0024] Figure 8 This is another perspective of the overall structure of the server power supply in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0027] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0028] Please see Figures 1-3 The server power supply 1000 includes a housing 10, a cooling fan 20, and a control circuit board 30. Both the cooling fan 20 and the control circuit board 30 are housed within the housing 10. It should be noted that the server power supply 1000 includes electronic components, which are housed within the receiving cavity 10a of the housing 10. These electronic components include, but are not limited to, the control circuit board 30 and the cooling fan 20.

[0029] To better explain the structure of the server power supply 1000, it will be described in conjunction with the first direction X, the second direction Z, and the third direction Y, wherein the first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Z and the third direction Y.

[0030] For the aforementioned housing 10, as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the housing 10 is provided with a receiving cavity 10a, which is used to accommodate components such as the cooling fan 20 and the control circuit board 30. The housing 10 includes a bottom shell 11, a top shell 12, and a connecting member 13. The bottom shell 11 includes a first side plate 111 and a second side plate 112 connected to each other, which are arranged at a first included angle. The top shell 12 is detachably connected to the bottom shell 11 and includes a third side plate 121 and a fourth side plate 122 connected to each other, which are arranged at a second included angle. The first side plate 111, the second side plate 112, the third side plate 121, and the fourth side plate 122 enclose the receiving cavity 10a. A limiting groove 1111c is provided at the end of the first side plate 111 away from the second side plate 112, and the edge of the fourth side plate 122 away from the third side plate 121 is located in the limiting groove 1111c. A connector 13 is disposed on the third side plate 121, located at the end of the third side plate 121 opposite to the fourth side plate 122. The third side plate 121 is detachably connected to the end of the second side plate 112 opposite to the first side plate 111 via the connector 13. The second side plate 112 in the bottom shell 11 and the third side plate 121 in the top shell 12 are connected via the connector 13. The first side plate 111 in the bottom shell 11 and the fourth side plate 122 in the top shell 12 are connected via a limiting groove 1111c. This allows the first side plate 111, the second side plate 112, the third side plate 121, and the fourth side plate 122 to be connected and enclosed to form a receiving cavity 10a, thereby reducing the space occupied by the undercut structure inside the shell 10 and increasing the effective space inside the shell 10. In some embodiments, the third side plate 121 and the first side plate 111 are arranged opposite each other along the first direction X, and the fourth side plate 122 and the second side plate 112 are arranged opposite each other along the second direction Z.

[0031] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 4 The first side plate 111 is bent toward the receiving cavity 10a to form at least one limiting hook 1111, and the limiting hook 1111 and the first side plate 111 form a limiting groove 1111c at intervals.

[0032] In some embodiments, the limiting hook 1111 includes a first connecting portion 1111a and a second limiting portion 1111b. One end of the first connecting portion 1111a is connected to the first side plate 111, and the other end of the first connecting portion 1111a is connected to the second limiting portion 1111b. The limiting hook 1111 is L-shaped. The second limiting portion 1111b and the first side plate 111 are spaced apart to form the aforementioned limiting groove 1111c. The end of the fourth side plate 122 facing away from the third side plate 121 extends toward the receiving cavity 10a with a limiting side 1221. The limiting side 1221 can extend into the limiting groove 1111c. The limiting side 1221 and the limiting groove 1111c cooperate to reduce the opening of the top shell 12 in the first direction X. During the installation and connection of the bottom shell 11 and the top shell 12, the connector 13 can be used to connect one end of the bottom shell 11 and one end of the top shell 12. The limiting side 1221 can be extended into the limiting groove 1111c to connect the other end of the bottom shell 11 and the other end of the top shell 12. After that, the user can use screws or other components to connect and reinforce the bottom shell 11 and the top shell 12.

[0033] In some embodiments, the connector 13 and the third side plate 121 are integrally formed, or the connector 13 and the third side plate 121 are detachably connected. The connector 13 and the third side plate 121 can be integrally formed, or they can be separately formed and then detachably connected. It is understood that the detachable connection methods between the connector 13 and the third side plate 121 include, but are not limited to, screwing, riveting, snap-fitting, etc.

[0034] In some embodiments, the first side plate 111 and the limiting side 1221 are fixed by a first screw 14. It is understood that the connection method between the first side plate 111 and the limiting side 1221 includes, but is not limited to, screws, rivets, welding, etc.

[0035] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 5 The second side plate 112 is provided with a first bayonet 1121 at the end opposite to the first side plate 111, and the connector 13 extends into the first bayonet 1121 so that the second side plate 112 and the third side plate 121 can be detachably connected.

[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 6The connector 13 includes a connecting plate 131 and a snap-fit ​​plate 132. The edge of the third side plate 121 facing away from the fourth side plate 122 is bent toward the receiving cavity 10a to form the connecting plate 131, and the snap-fit ​​plate 132 is connected to the connecting plate 131. The snap-fit ​​plate 132 is snapped into the first snap-fit ​​slot 1121. During the installation and connection of the bottom shell 11 and the top shell 12, the snap-fit ​​plate 132 can be snapped into the first snap-fit ​​slot 1121 to achieve the connection between the second side plate 112 and the third side plate 121. In some embodiments, the connector 13 is L-shaped.

[0037] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the connecting plate 131 is arc-shaped. During the installation and connection of the bottom shell 11 and the top shell 12, after the snap-fit ​​plate 132 is snapped into the first snap-fit ​​slot 1121, the top shell 12 can rotate relative to the bottom shell 11 using the arc-shaped outer wall of the connecting plate 131 until the fourth side plate 122 on the top shell 12 is located in the limiting groove 1111c.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 7 The first bayonet 1121 also has a connecting port 1121a. The snap-fit ​​plate 132 can extend into the connecting port 1121a through the first bayonet 1121 and connect to the second side plate 112 through the connecting port 1121a. Since the diameter of the first bayonet 1121 is larger than the diameter of the connecting port 1121a, the snap-fit ​​plate 132 can extend into the connecting port 1121a from the first bayonet 1121. The connecting port 1121a can restrict the snap-fit ​​plate 132 from exiting, thereby realizing the connection between the snap-fit ​​plate 132 and the second side plate 112.

[0039] In some embodiments, a limiting stop 1122 is provided at one end of the second side plate 112 away from the first side plate 111. The limiting stop 1122 is disposed opposite to the first side plate 111. At least a portion of the first latch 1121 is located on the limiting stop 1122. The limiting stop 1122 can reduce the dislodgement of the latch plate 132 on the connector 13 from the first latch 1121, so as to ensure the connection stability between the connector 13 and the second side plate 112.

[0040] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​plate 132 is provided with a limiting protrusion 1321. When the snap-fit ​​plate 132 extends into the connection port, the limiting protrusion 1321 abuts against the inner wall of the limiting stop 1122. The limiting protrusion 1321 cooperates with the limiting stop 1122 to reduce the snap-fit ​​plate 132 on the connector 13 from falling off the first snap-fit ​​port 1121, thereby ensuring the connection stability between the connector 13 and the second side plate 112, and further ensuring the connection stability between the second side plate 112 and the third side plate 121.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first side plate 111 is further provided with a second latch 1112, and the fourth side plate 122 is provided with an elastic buckle 1222. When the limiting side 1221 extends into the limiting groove 1111c, the elastic buckle 1222 engages with the second latch 1112, thereby achieving the connection between the first side plate 111 and the fourth side plate 122. The engagement of the elastic buckle 1222 with the second latch 1112 can limit the opening of the top shell 12 in the second direction Z, ensuring the connection stability between the first side plate 111 and the fourth side plate 122.

[0042] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 5 and Figure 8 The bottom shell 11 is provided with a fifth side plate 113, and the top shell 12 is provided with a sixth side plate 123. The fifth side plate 113 and the sixth side plate 123 are located at opposite ends of the receiving cavity 10a. The fifth side plate 113 is provided with a first heat dissipation hole 113a communicating with the receiving cavity 10a, and the sixth side plate 123 is provided with a second heat dissipation hole 123a communicating with the receiving cavity 10a. The second heat dissipation hole 123a and the first heat dissipation hole 113a are arranged opposite each other along the third direction Y. One of the first heat dissipation hole 113a and the second heat dissipation hole 123a is an air inlet and the other is an air outlet. External airflow enters the receiving cavity 10a through the air inlet, and the airflow carries the heat generated by the electronic devices in the receiving cavity 10a out through the air outlet, thereby achieving heat dissipation of the electronic devices and reducing the temperature inside the receiving cavity 10a. In some embodiments, the sixth side plate 123 and the fifth side plate 113 are arranged opposite each other along the third direction Y.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first side plate 111 is fixed to the sixth side plate 123 by a second screw 16. It is understood that the second screw 16 may also be omitted, and other connection methods may be used between the first side plate 111 and the sixth side plate 123, such as rivets, welding, adhesive, snap-fit, integral molding, etc.

[0044] In some embodiments, the third side plate 121 is fixed to the fifth side plate 113 by a third screw 17. It is understood that the third screw 17 may also be omitted, and other connection methods may be used between the third side plate 121 and the fifth side plate 113, such as rivets, welding, adhesive, snap-fit, integral molding, etc.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first side plate 111 and the second side plate 112 are perpendicular to each other, with a first included angle of 90 degrees. In this case, the bottom shell 11 is basically L-shaped. It is understood that the first included angle includes, but is not limited to, 90 degrees, acute angle, or obtuse angle.

[0046] In some embodiments, the third side plate 121 and the fourth side plate 122 are perpendicular to each other, with a second included angle of 90 degrees. In this case, the top shell 12 is substantially L-shaped. It is understood that the second included angle includes, but is not limited to, 90 degrees, acute angle, or obtuse angle. When both the bottom shell 11 and the top shell 12 are L-shaped, the shell 10 formed by connecting the bottom shell 11 and the top shell 12 is substantially rectangular.

[0047] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 3 The first side plate 111 is provided with a first connecting hole 1113 that connects to the receiving cavity 10a. The first connecting hole 1113 is used to connect the fourth side plate 122.

[0048] In some embodiments, the fourth side plate 122 is provided with a second connecting hole 1223 communicating with the receiving cavity 10a. The second connecting hole 1223 is disposed opposite to the first connecting hole 1113 and is used to connect the first side plate 111. In some embodiments, the second connecting hole 1223 is located on the limiting side 1221.

[0049] In some embodiments, the housing 10 further includes a first screw 14, which passes through a first connecting hole 1113 and connects to a second connecting hole 1223, thereby achieving a connection and fixation between the first side plate 111 and the fourth side plate 122.

[0050] In some embodiments, the housing 10 further includes an insulating plate 15 disposed on the inner wall of the bottom housing 11 and the top housing 12 to reduce direct contact between the electronic devices in the cavity 10a and the inner wall of the housing 10, thereby providing insulation.

[0051] For the aforementioned cooling fan 20 and control circuit board 30, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cooling fan 20 and the control circuit board 30 are both located in the receiving cavity 10a of the housing 10, and the cooling fan 20 and the control circuit board 30 are electrically connected.

[0052] In some embodiments, the cooling fan 20 is located between the first heat dissipation hole 113a and the second heat dissipation hole 123a. The cooling fan 20 can increase the flow rate of external airflow in the receiving cavity 10a to improve heat dissipation efficiency.

[0053] In this embodiment, a bottom shell 11, a top shell 12, and a connector 13 are provided. The bottom shell 11 includes a first side plate 111 and a second side plate 112 connected to each other, forming a first included angle. The top shell 12 is detachably connected to the bottom shell 11 and includes a third side plate 121 and a fourth side plate 122 connected to each other, forming a second included angle. A limiting groove 1111c is provided at the end of the first side plate 111 facing away from the second side plate 112, and the edge of the fourth side plate 122 facing away from the third side plate 121 is located within the limiting groove 1111c. The connector 13 is disposed at the end of the third side plate 121 facing away from the fourth side plate 122, and the third side plate 121 is detachably connected to the end of the second side plate 112 facing away from the first side plate 111 via the connector 13. The first side plate 111, the second side plate 112, the third side plate 121, and the fourth side plate 122 enclose and form a receiving cavity 10a. Compared with the related technology, where the U-shaped top shell 12 is connected to the bottom shell 11 through an inverted structure, in this embodiment, the second side plate 112 in the bottom shell 11 and the third side plate 121 in the top shell 12 are connected by a connector 13, and the first side plate 111 in the bottom shell 11 and the fourth side plate 122 in the top shell 12 are connected by a limiting groove 1111c. This allows the first side plate 111, the second side plate 112, the third side plate 121, and the fourth side plate 122 to be connected and enclosed to form a receiving cavity 10a, thereby reducing the internal space occupied by the inverted structure and increasing the effective space inside the shell.

[0054] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A housing, characterized in that, include; The bottom shell includes a first side plate and a second side plate connected to each other, and the first side plate and the second side plate are arranged at a first included angle. A top shell is detachably connected to the bottom shell. The top shell includes a third side plate and a fourth side plate that are connected to each other. The third side plate and the fourth side plate are arranged at a second included angle. The first side plate is provided with a limiting groove at one end away from the second side plate, and the edge of the fourth side plate away from the third side plate is located in the limiting groove. A connector is provided at one end of the third side plate away from the fourth side plate, and the third side plate is detachably connected to the end of the second side plate away from the first side plate through the connector. The first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate, and the fourth side plate together form a receiving cavity.

2. The housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first side plate is bent toward the receiving cavity to form at least one limiting hook, and the limiting hook and the first side plate are spaced apart to form the limiting groove; The end of the fourth side plate facing away from the third side plate extends toward the receiving cavity with a limiting side, which can extend into the limiting groove.

3. The housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first side panel is provided with a second bayonet; The fourth side plate is provided with an elastic buckle. When the limiting side extends into the limiting groove, the elastic buckle engages with the second bayonet.

4. The housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second side plate has a first latch at the end opposite to the first side plate; The connector extends into the first bayonet to allow the third side plate to be detachably connected to the second side plate.

5. The housing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector includes a connecting plate and a snap-fit ​​plate. The edge of the third side plate facing away from the fourth side plate is bent toward the receiving cavity to form the connecting plate, and the snap-fit ​​plate is connected through the connecting plate. The first bayonet also has a connecting port, and the snap-fit ​​plate can extend into the connecting port through the first bayonet and connect to the second side plate through the connecting port.

6. The housing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second side plate is provided with a limiting stop at one end away from the first side plate. The limiting stop is disposed opposite to the first side plate, and at least a portion of the first bayonet is located on the limiting stop. The snap-fit ​​plate is provided with a limiting protrusion, which abuts against the inner wall of the limiting stop when the snap-fit ​​plate extends into the connection port.

7. The housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first side plate is fixed to the limiting side by a first screw.

8. The housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fifth side plate is provided on the bottom shell, and a sixth side plate is provided on the top shell. The fifth side plate and the sixth side plate are located at both ends of the receiving cavity and are arranged opposite to each other. A first heat dissipation hole communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the fifth side plate, and a second heat dissipation hole communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the sixth side plate. A cooling fan is provided inside the receiving cavity, and the cooling fan is located between the first heat dissipation hole and the second heat dissipation hole.

9. The housing according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first side plate is fixed to the sixth side plate by a second screw; and / or The third side plate is fixed to the fifth side plate by a third screw.

10. A server power supply, characterized in that, It includes electronic components and a housing as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the electronic components are disposed within the receiving cavity.

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