Toolless mounting rack

Abstract

The application relates to a tool-free mounting rack, which comprises a rack body and at least two guide rail strips, at least two mounting plates are fixedly arranged on the two opposite sides of the rack body, a plurality of mounting holes are arranged through the mounting plates, and the mounting holes are uniformly distributed along the length direction of the mounting plates; the guide rail strip comprises a side plate part and a bottom plate part, the side plate part and the bottom plate part are fixedly connected, at least one mounting piece is fixedly arranged at the two end parts of the side plate part away from the bottom plate part, and when the at least two guide rail strips are mounted on the two opposite sides of the rack body, the at least two mounting pieces are arranged in the at least one mounting hole of the two mounting plates. The application has the effect of improving the mounting efficiency of the rack.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of data center racks, and more particularly to a tool-free installation rack. Background Technology

[0002] Server racks, also known as server cabinets, are used in data center server rooms to house a large number of server devices. To ensure the server devices are securely fixed in the racks, guide rails and trays are typically installed to support the server devices and prevent them from sagging. Since server devices are usually installed on-site after the racks are in place in the server room, the installation position of the server devices needs to be adjusted vertically to better meet the requirements of the data center construction.

[0003] Existing guide rails are usually fixed with screws. Before installation, floating nuts need to be pre-attached to the mounting column holes. Then, two people need to operate simultaneously from the front and back of the frame to install them, which is inefficient and results in poor frame installation efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To improve rack installation efficiency, this application provides a tool-free rack installation method.

[0005] The tool-free mounting rack provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A tool-free mounting frame includes a frame body and at least two guide rails. At least two mounting plates are fixedly arranged on at least one opposite side of the frame body. Each mounting plate has a plurality of through mounting holes, which are evenly distributed along the length of the mounting plate.

[0007] The guide rail includes a side plate and a bottom plate, which are fixedly connected. At least one mounting piece is fixedly provided at both ends of the side plate away from the bottom plate. When at least two guide rails are installed on opposite sides of the frame, at least two mounting pieces are respectively inserted through at least one mounting hole of the two mounting plates.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the frame is installed, each guide rail is moved to the required height position of the frame. Then, the mounting pieces of each side panel are inserted into the mounting holes, so that each guide rail is connected to both sides of the frame. The guide rails on both sides of the frame are positioned opposite each other. Then, the two ends of each mounting panel are connected to the two opposite guide rails, thus completing the installation of each mounting panel. Then, the tray is placed on the two opposite guide rails and abuts against the base plate, thus completing the frame installation. This improves the problem that existing guide rails are usually fixed with screws, and floating nuts need to be pre-pressed at the mounting column holes before installation. Then, two people need to operate simultaneously at the front and back of the frame to install, which is inefficient and leads to poor frame installation efficiency.

[0009] Optionally, the mounting hole includes a first hole portion and a second hole portion, the size of the first hole portion is larger than the size of the second hole portion, the first hole portion and the second hole portion are connected, and the first hole portion is located at the top of the second hole portion.

[0010] Optionally, the mounting plate is U-shaped.

[0011] Optionally, the frame includes two side frames and multiple connecting parts, with each connecting part fixedly connected to the two side frames at both ends by easy-tight bolts, so as to facilitate the quick installation of the frame.

[0012] Optionally, both of the side frame sections are fixedly connected to the top of the frame handle by easy-tight bolts to facilitate frame movement.

[0013] Optionally, both of the side frame sections are provided with at least two casters at the bottom to facilitate frame movement.

[0014] Optionally, a mounting panel is provided between each pair of opposite guide rails, and the two ends of the mounting panel are fixedly connected to the two guide rails by easy-tight bolts.

[0015] Optionally, the mounting panel can be a fixed panel;

[0016] The mounting panel can be a railing panel, and the railing panel has several through railing slots.

[0017] Alternatively, the mounting panel may be a cable management panel, which has several through-type cable management grooves.

[0018] Optionally, the cable management panel is provided with cable management rods, both ends of which are fixedly connected to the cable management panel.

[0019] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0020] When installing the rack, move each guide rail to the required height position. Then, insert the mounting plates of each side panel into the mounting holes, connecting each guide rail to both sides of the rack. The guide rails on both sides of the rack are then aligned. Next, connect each mounting panel to the two aligned guide rails at both ends to complete the installation of each mounting panel. Finally, place the tray on the two aligned guide rails and abut it against the base plate to complete the rack installation. This improves upon the existing method of fixing guide rails with screws, which requires pre-fastening floating nuts at the mounting column holes and then requires two people to operate simultaneously from the front and back of the rack, resulting in low efficiency and poor rack installation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the frame structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the side frame structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of part A;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation panel structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed panel structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the railing panel structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the cable management panel structure according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Frame; 11. Side frame; 111. Casters; 112. Frame handle; 113. Mounting plate; 1131. Mounting hole; 11311. First hole; 11312. Second hole; 12. Connecting part; 2. Guide rail; 21. Side plate; 211. Mounting piece; 22. Base plate; 3. Mounting panel; 31. Fixing panel; 32. Guardrail panel; 321. Guardrail groove; 33. Cable management panel; 331. Cable management groove; 332. Cable management rod. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-10 This application will be described in further detail.

[0033] This application discloses a tool-free mounting rack. (See also...) Figure 1 A tool-free mounting frame includes a frame body 1 and at least two guide rails 2, each guide rail 2 being mounted on the frame body 1.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 The frame 1 includes two side frame sections 11 and four connecting sections 12. The side frame sections 11 are hollow rectangular frames, and each connecting section 12 is an L-shaped structure formed by one-time bending. The two ends of each connecting section 12 are fixedly connected to the two side frame sections 11 by easy-tight bolts to form a rectangular frame 1, which facilitates the quick installation of the frame 1. The bottom of each side frame section 11 is fixedly equipped with two universal wheels 111 by welding, which facilitates the quick movement of the frame to the required position. The top of each side frame section 11 is fixedly connected with a frame handle 112 by easy-tight bolts, which makes it easier to move the frame while installing the frame handle 112. Thus, the installation of the frame 1 and the frame handle 112 can be completed without tools, making the installation of the frame 1 more convenient and quick.

[0035] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5Two mounting plates 113 are fixedly installed on both sides of the side frame 11, and the two mounting plates 113 are directly opposite each other. The two mounting plates 113 are rectangular, and each mounting plate 113 has multiple through mounting holes 1131. The mounting holes 1131 are evenly distributed along the length of the mounting plate 113. Each mounting hole 1131 includes a first hole portion 11311 and a second hole portion 11312. The first hole portion 11311 and the second hole portion 11312 are both rectangular. The width of the first hole portion 11311 is greater than the width of the second hole portion 11312, and the length of the first hole portion 11311 is greater than the length of the second hole portion 11312. The first hole portion 11311 and the second hole portion 11312 are connected, and the first hole portion 11311 is located at the top of the second hole portion 11312.

[0036] Reference Figure 6 The guide rail 2 includes a side plate portion 21 and a bottom plate portion 22, which are fixedly connected and perpendicular to each other. Both the side plate portion 21 and the bottom plate portion 22 are rectangular. Two mounting pieces 211 are fixedly provided at both ends of the side plate portion 21 away from the bottom plate portion 22. The two mounting pieces 211 are evenly distributed along the width direction of the side plate portion 21. Each mounting piece 211 is U-shaped. When the two guide rails 2 are installed on opposite sides of the frame 1, each mounting piece 211 passes through the two mounting holes 1131 at any height on the two mounting plates 113. Each mounting piece 211 moves from the first hole portion 11311 to the second hole portion 11312, so that each mounting piece 211 abuts against the wall of the mounting hole 1131, thereby connecting the guide rail 2 to the frame 1.

[0037] Reference Figure 7 A mounting panel 3 can be provided between each pair of opposite guide rails 2 to accommodate different server equipment installation requirements. The mounting panel 3 is fixedly connected to the two guide rails 2 at both ends by easy-tight bolts. (Refer to...) Figure 8 The mounting panel 3 can be used as a fixed panel 31; see reference. Figure 9 The mounting panel 3 can be a railing panel 32, and the railing panel 32 has several through railing slots 321; see reference. Figure 10 Alternatively, the mounting panel 3 can be a cable management panel 33, which has several through-type cable management grooves 331 and cable management rods 332. Both ends of the cable management rods 332 are fixedly connected to the cable management panel 33, so that users can install mounting panels 3 with different structures and functions between the two opposite guide rails 2 according to the server equipment installation requirements.

[0038] The implementation principle of the tool-free installation frame in this application embodiment is as follows: When the frame is installed, each guide rail 2 is moved to the required height position of the frame 1. Then, the mounting pieces 211 of each side plate 21 are respectively inserted into the mounting holes 1131, so that each guide rail 2 is connected to both sides of the frame 1. The guide rails 2 on both sides of the frame 1 are respectively arranged facing each other. Then, the two ends of each mounting panel 3 are respectively connected to the two opposing guide rails 2, thereby completing the installation of each mounting panel 3. Then, the tray is placed on the two opposing guide rails 2, and the tray abuts against the base plate 22, thereby completing the installation of the frame. This improves the problem that the existing guide rails 2 are usually fixed with screws. Before installation, floating nuts need to be pre-pressed at the mounting column holes. Then, two people operate simultaneously at the front and back of the frame to install, which is inefficient and leads to poor frame installation efficiency.

[0039] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A tool-less mounting rack characterized by: The frame includes a frame (1) and at least two guide rails (2). At least two mounting plates (113) are fixedly provided on at least one opposite side of the frame (1). Each mounting plate (113) has a plurality of through mounting holes (1131) and the mounting holes (1131) are evenly distributed along the length of the mounting plate (113). The guide rail (2) includes a side plate (21) and a bottom plate (22), which are fixedly connected. At least one mounting piece (211) is fixedly provided at both ends of the side plate (21) away from the bottom plate (22). When at least two guide rails (2) are respectively installed on opposite sides of the frame (1), at least two mounting pieces (211) are respectively inserted through at least one mounting hole (1131) of the two mounting plates (113).

2. The tool-free mounting frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting hole (1131) includes a first hole portion (11311) and a second hole portion (11312). The size of the first hole portion (11311) is larger than the size of the second hole portion (11312). The first hole portion (11311) and the second hole portion (11312) are connected, and the first hole portion (11311) is located on top of the second hole portion (11312).

3. The tool-free mounting frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (211) is U-shaped.

4. The tool-free mounting frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) includes two side frame parts (11) and multiple connecting parts (12). Each connecting part (12) is fixedly connected to the two side frame parts (11) at both ends by easy-tight bolts, so as to facilitate the quick installation of the frame (1).

5. The tool-free mounting frame according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both of the side frame sections (11) are fixedly connected to the top of the frame handle (112) by easy-tight bolts to facilitate frame movement.

6. The tool-free mounting frame according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both of the side frame sections (11) are provided with at least two casters (111) at the bottom to facilitate frame movement.

7. The tool-free mounting frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting panel (3) is provided between each pair of guide rails (2) that are facing each other. The two ends of the mounting panel (3) are fixedly connected to the two guide rails (2) by easy-tight bolts.

8. The tool-free mounting frame according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting panel (3) can be a fixed panel (31); The mounting panel (3) can be a railing panel (32), and the railing panel (32) has a plurality of through railing slots (321); Alternatively, the mounting panel (3) may be a cable management panel (33), which has several through-hole cable management grooves (331).

9. A tool-free mounting frame according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cable management panel (33) is provided with cable management rods (332), and both ends of the cable management rods (332) are fixedly connected to the cable management panel (33).

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