Universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintenance of server internal modules

Abstract

The utility model relates to server cabinet technical field discloses a universal rotation pullout bracket for server internal module maintenance, including server cabinet, the inside of server cabinet is provided with the cabinet cavity, the outside of server cabinet is swingly connected with the cabinet door, and the inside of cabinet cavity is installed with pullout bracket mechanism, the inside wall of pull -out slot is provided with the strip guide rail, and the both sides of pull -out plate are correspondingly provided with the recess of sliding cooperation with guide rail. The utility model discloses the collaborative design of pullout bracket mechanism and universal adjusting mechanism, realizes the convenient storage of maintenance tool and dismounting module. Pull -out plate can be pulled out along pull -out slot guide rail through pull -out handle, makes the bracket extend to the outside of cabinet, avoids the technical personnel frequently bending to take and put the tool, and the combination of universal ball and bracket disc can be rotatable adjustment, cooperates the positioning of damping layer, adjusts tool or module to the best operation position, solves the problem of traditional bracket single -function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of server racks, and in particular to a universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server. Background Technology

[0002] During server internal module maintenance, technicians often need to disassemble, inspect, or replace modules such as hard drives, power supplies, and fans. Currently, traditional server rack module support brackets generally suffer from limited functionality, particularly in terms of storing maintenance tools and providing temporary storage for disassembled modules. Specifically:

[0003] The main pain points of existing technologies:

[0004] Inconvenient to carry maintenance tools: Traditional server racks only provide modular support and do not integrate tool storage structures. When operating in the narrow space of the rack, tools need to be bent over frequently to retrieve and place them, or the disorganized placement of tools can lead to time-consuming searches.

[0005] The temporary storage of disassembled modules poses significant safety hazards: existing racks lack designated temporary storage areas for disassembled modules, forcing technicians to place removed modules on top of the rack, on the floor, or on temporary workbenches. For example, when replacing a power module, tools must be placed next to the rack, the old module removed, and a suitable temporary storage location found before the new module is retrieved and installed. This process involves multiple trips to retrieve and store items, resulting in significant efficiency losses.

[0006] Based on this, we propose a universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the technical problems of inconvenient carrying of maintenance tools and significant safety hazards in the temporary storage of disassembled modules, this utility model provides a universal rotating pull-out bracket for the maintenance of internal modules of a server.

[0008] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: a universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server, including a server cabinet, the server cabinet having a cabinet cavity inside, a cabinet door being movably connected to the outside of the server cabinet, and a pull-out bracket mechanism being installed inside the cabinet cavity.

[0009] The pull-out bracket mechanism includes a mounting platform with its edges folded upwards to form a flange. A threaded rod passes through the inner side of the flange, and a knob handle is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded rod. The mounting platform has a pull-out groove inside, and a pull-out plate is slidably connected to the inner side of the groove. A pull-out handle is fixedly connected to the side of the pull-out plate. A strip-shaped guide rail is provided on the inner wall of the pull-out groove, and corresponding grooves are formed on both sides of the pull-out plate to slide and engage with the guide rail.

[0010] The mounting platform is equipped with a universal adjustment mechanism, which includes a fixed base. A universal joint mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed base, and a universal ball is rotatably connected to the top of the universal joint mounting bracket. A damping layer made of elastic silicone material is provided between the outer circumference of the universal ball and the inner wall of the universal joint mounting bracket to provide rotational damping force. A universal joint rod is fixedly connected to the top of the universal ball, and a bracket plate is connected to the top of the universal joint rod.

[0011] As a further optimization of this utility model, the lower end of the threaded rod is threadedly engaged with the inner wall of the cabinet cavity, and a threaded hole is provided on the inner wall of the cabinet cavity corresponding to the position of the threaded rod. The threaded rod engages with the threaded hole by rotation to fix the position of the mounting platform.

[0012] As a further optimization of this utility model, rotating the knob handle drives the threaded rod to rotate, causing its lower end to engage with the threaded hole in the inner wall of the cabinet cavity, thereby fixing the mounting platform inside the server rack cavity. The folded edge folds upward to form an edge limiting structure for the mounting platform, enhancing stability during fixing.

[0013] As a further optimization of this utility model, the pull-out panel slides into the pull-out slot via grooves on both sides, allowing technicians to pull the panel out or push it in using the pull-out handle. This structure facilitates extending the bracket to the outside of the cabinet for easy access to tools or modules.

[0014] As a further optimization of this utility model, the fixed base is fixed to the surface of the mounting platform, and the universal joint bracket supports the universal ball, allowing it to rotate freely in three-dimensional space. The universal ball is connected to the bracket plate through the universal joint rod, thereby driving the bracket plate to achieve rotational adjustment at any angle.

[0015] As a further optimization of this utility model, the elastic silicone damping layer between the universal ball and the universal shaft connector provides rotational damping force, so that the bracket plate remains fixed after being adjusted to a suitable position, avoiding shaking.

[0016] As a further optimization of this utility model, the edge of the tray is folded upward to form a retaining edge, and an elastic silicone layer is provided on the bottom surface of the tray. The retaining edge of the tray prevents disassembled modules or tools from slipping, and the elastic silicone layer on the bottom surface reduces the impact of items through cushioning, ensuring the safety of temporary storage. Technicians can place disassembled server modules, such as hard drives, power supplies, or maintenance tools, on the tray, avoiding placing items on top of the server rack or on the ground, thus improving maintenance efficiency.

[0017] As a further optimization of this utility model, the server rack door can be opened and closed normally without affecting the use of the pull-out tray mechanism. When maintenance is required, the rack door is opened, and the tray can be adjusted to a convenient position using the pull-out and universal adjustment functions. After maintenance is completed, the tray is retracted and the rack door is closed, without occupying extra space.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] 1. This utility model achieves convenient storage of maintenance tools and disassembly modules through the coordinated design of a pull-out bracket mechanism and a universal adjustment mechanism. The pull-out plate can be pulled out along the pull-out guide rail via the pull-out handle, allowing the bracket to extend to the outside of the cabinet, avoiding technicians having to frequently bend over to retrieve and place tools; the combination of the universal ball and the bracket plate can be rotated and adjusted, and with the damping layer positioning, the tools or modules can be adjusted to the optimal operating position, solving the problem of the single functionality of traditional brackets.

[0020] 2. This utility model features a double protective structure formed by the edge guards of the tray and the elastic silicone layer on the bottom. The edge guards prevent items from slipping, and the silicone layer cushions impacts, providing a safe temporary storage space for disassembled hard drives, power supplies, and other modules. Compared to existing technologies, this avoids the safety hazards of placing modules on top of the cabinet or on the ground, reduces the time wasted retrieving items during maintenance, and improves work efficiency.

[0021] 3. The mounting platform of this utility model achieves quick fixation through a threaded rod and a knob handle, while the folded edge enhances installation stability, ensuring the structural reliability of the bracket during pull-out and rotation adjustment. Simultaneously, opening and closing the cabinet door does not affect the use of the bracket, and after maintenance, the bracket can be retracted into the cabinet cavity without occupying extra space, balancing practicality and space utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle section of the structure;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the pull-out bracket mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the universal adjustment mechanism of this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of key symbols:

[0027] 1. Server rack; 2. Rack cavity; 3. Rack door; 4. Pull-out bracket mechanism; 41. Mounting platform; 42. Folded edge; 43. Threaded rod; 44. Knob handle; 46. Pull-out slot; 47. Pull-out plate; 48. Pull-out handle; 5. Universal adjustment mechanism; 51. Fixed base; 52. Universal joint connector; 53. Universal ball; 54. Universal joint rod; 55. Bracket plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] Please combine Figures 1-4 This embodiment proposes a universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server, including a server rack 1. The server rack 1 has an internal cavity 2, and a door 3 is movably connected to the outside of the server rack 1. A pull-out bracket mechanism 4 is installed inside the cavity 2. The door 3 of the server rack 1 can be opened and closed normally without affecting the use of the pull-out bracket mechanism 4. When maintenance is required, the door 3 is opened, and the bracket tray 55 is adjusted to a convenient position using the pull-out and universal adjustment functions. After maintenance is completed, the bracket is retracted and the door 3 is closed, without occupying additional space.

[0031] The pull-out bracket mechanism 4 includes a mounting platform 41. The edge of the mounting platform 41 is folded upward to form a flange 42. A threaded rod 43 is threaded through the inner side of the flange 42. A knob handle 44 is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded rod 43. A pull-out groove 46 is provided inside the mounting platform 41. A pull-out plate 47 is slidably connected to the inner side of the pull-out groove 46. A pull-out handle 48 is fixedly connected to the side of the pull-out plate 47. A strip guide rail is provided on the inner wall of the pull-out groove 46. Grooves that slide with the guide rail are correspondingly provided on both sides of the pull-out plate 47.

[0032] It should be noted that the lower end of the threaded rod 43 is threadedly engaged with the inner wall of the cabinet cavity 2. The inner wall of the cabinet cavity 2 has a threaded hole corresponding to the position of the threaded rod 43. The threaded rod 43 engages with the threaded hole by rotation to fix the position of the mounting platform 41.

[0033] The specific technical solution involves rotating the knob handle 44 to rotate the threaded rod 43, causing its lower end to engage with the threaded hole on the inner wall of the cabinet cavity 2, thereby fixing the mounting platform 41 inside the cabinet cavity 2 of the server rack 1. The folded edge 42 is folded upward to form an edge limiting structure for the mounting platform 41, enhancing stability during fixing.

[0034] More specifically, the pull-out panel 47 slides into the pull-out slot 46 via grooves on both sides, allowing technicians to pull the panel 47 out of or push it into the slot 46 using the pull-out handle 48. This structure facilitates extending the bracket to the outside of the cabinet for easy access to tools or modules.

[0035] A universal adjustment mechanism 5 is mounted on the surface of the mounting platform 41. The universal adjustment mechanism 5 includes a fixed base 51, a universal joint retaining seat 52 fixedly connected to the top of the fixed base 51, and a universal ball 53 rotatably connected to the top of the universal joint retaining seat 52. A damping layer made of elastic silicone material is provided between the outer peripheral surface of the universal ball 53 and the inner sidewall of the universal joint retaining seat 52 to provide rotational damping force. A universal joint rod 54 is fixedly connected to the top of the universal ball 53, and a bracket plate 55 is connected to the top of the universal joint rod 54.

[0036] In the specific technical solution, the fixed base 51 is fixed to the surface of the mounting platform 41, and the universal joint connector 52 supports the universal ball 53, allowing it to rotate freely in three-dimensional space. The universal ball 53 is connected to the bracket plate 55 through the universal joint rod 54, thereby driving the bracket plate 55 to achieve rotational adjustment at any angle.

[0037] More specifically, the elastic silicone damping layer between the universal ball 53 and the universal joint mounting base 52 provides rotational damping force, so that the bracket plate 55 remains fixed after being adjusted to the appropriate position, preventing shaking.

[0038] Furthermore, the edges of the tray 55 are folded upwards to form guards, and the bottom surface of the tray 55 is provided with an elastic silicone layer. The guards on the edges of the tray 55 prevent disassembled modules or tools from slipping, and the elastic silicone layer on the bottom surface reduces the impact of items through cushioning, ensuring the safety of temporary storage. Technicians can place disassembled server modules, such as hard drives, power supplies, or maintenance tools, on the tray 55, avoiding placing items on top of the rack or on the ground, thus improving maintenance efficiency.

[0039] The working principle of this patent is as follows:

[0040] I. Overall Installation and Fixing Principle

[0041] Mounting platform fixing: By rotating the knob handle 44, the threaded rod 43 is rotated, causing its lower end to engage with the threaded hole on the inner wall of the cabinet cavity 2, thereby fixing the mounting platform 41 inside the cabinet cavity 2 of the server rack 1. The folded edge 42 is folded upward to form the edge limiting structure of the mounting platform 41, enhancing the stability during fixing.

[0042] II. Working Principle of the Pull-out Mechanism

[0043] Sliding pull-out panel: The pull-out panel 47 slides into the inner side of the pull-out slot 46 via grooves on both sides. Technicians can pull the pull-out panel 47 out of the pull-out slot 46 using the pull-out handle 48. This structure facilitates extending the bracket to the outside of the cabinet for easy access to tools or modules.

[0044] III. Working Principle of Universal Adjustment Mechanism

[0045] Universal rotation adjustment: The fixed base 51 is fixed to the surface of the mounting platform 41, and the universal joint connector 52 supports the universal ball 53, allowing it to rotate freely in three-dimensional space. The universal ball 53 is connected to the bracket plate 55 through the universal joint rod 54, thereby driving the bracket plate 55 to achieve rotation adjustment at any angle.

[0046] Damping positioning: The elastic silicone damping layer between the universal ball 53 and the universal joint bracket 52 provides rotational damping force, so that the bracket plate 55 is fixed after being adjusted to the appropriate position and avoids shaking.

[0047] IV. Principle of Temporary Storage Function

[0048] Pad structure design: The edge guards of the pad 55 prevent disassembled modules or tools from slipping, and the elastic silicone layer on the bottom cushions against impacts, ensuring the safety of temporary storage. Technicians can place removed server modules, such as hard drives, power supplies, or maintenance tools, on the pad 55, avoiding placing items on top of the rack or on the ground, thus improving maintenance efficiency.

[0049] V. Principle of Auxiliary Function Coordination

[0050] Cabinet door compatibility: The cabinet door 3 of server rack 1 can be opened and closed normally without affecting the use of the pull-out bracket mechanism 4. When maintenance is required, open cabinet door 3, and adjust the bracket plate 55 to a convenient position using the pull-out and universal adjustment functions. After maintenance is completed, retract the bracket and close cabinet door 3, without occupying extra space.

[0051] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server, comprising a server cabinet (1), wherein the server cabinet (1) has a cabinet cavity (2) inside, a cabinet door (3) is movably connected to the outside of the server cabinet (1), and a pull-out bracket mechanism (4) is installed inside the cabinet cavity (2); Its features are, The pull-out bracket mechanism (4) includes a mounting platform (41), the edge of which is folded upward to form a folded edge (42), a threaded rod (43) is threaded through the inner side of the folded edge (42), a knob handle (44) is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded rod (43), a pull-out groove (46) is provided inside the mounting platform (41), a pull-out plate (47) is slidably connected to the inner side of the pull-out groove (46), and a pull-out handle (48) is fixedly connected to the side of the pull-out plate (47).

2. The universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the mounting platform (41) is equipped with a universal adjustment mechanism (5). The universal adjustment mechanism (5) includes a fixed base (51). A universal joint locking seat (52) is fixedly connected above the fixed base (51). A universal ball (53) is rotatably connected above the universal joint locking seat (52). A universal shaft rod (54) is fixedly connected to the top of the universal ball (53). A bracket plate (55) is connected to the top of the universal shaft rod (54).

3. The universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the pull-out groove (46) is provided with a strip guide rail, and the two sides of the pull-out plate (47) are respectively provided with grooves that slide with the guide rail.

4. The universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The edge of the bracket plate (55) is folded upward to form a retaining edge, and an elastic silicone layer is provided on the bottom surface of the bracket plate (55).

5. A universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A damping layer is provided between the outer peripheral surface of the universal ball (53) and the inner sidewall of the universal joint mounting base (52). The damping layer is made of elastic silicone material to provide rotational damping force.

6. The universal rotating pull-out bracket for maintaining internal modules of a server as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the threaded rod (43) is threaded to the inner wall of the cabinet cavity (2). The inner wall of the cabinet cavity (2) is provided with a threaded hole corresponding to the position of the threaded rod (43). The threaded rod (43) is rotated to engage with the threaded hole to fix the position of the mounting platform (41).

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