Server cabinet and server device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a server cabinet and a server device. The server cabinet comprises a cabinet and a shell. The cabinet is provided with an opening on one side in a first direction. The shell can be moved into or out of the cabinet along the first direction from the opening, and the shell is used to carry a server module. The shell comprises a bottom plate, and an end of the bottom plate facing outward relative to the opening in the first direction is a first end. Two groups of buckle assemblies are respectively arranged on both sides of the first end in a second direction. Each group of buckle assemblies comprises a sliding block and an elastic member. The sliding block is arranged on the bottom plate and can slide on the bottom plate along the second direction. The elastic member connects the sliding block and the bottom plate and is used to apply an elastic force between the sliding block and the bottom plate, so that the sliding block maintains a movement trend towards the side wall along the second direction. When the sliding block is not subjected to other external forces under the action of the elastic member, the sliding block extends out of the shell towards the locking end of the side wall of the cabinet and is locked in the clamping groove of the side wall, and the two sliding blocks of the two groups of buckle assemblies extend away from each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of servers, and more particularly to a server rack and server equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing design of server racks, the chassis and rack are locked using a plug-in locking structure. When it is necessary to install or remove the chassis, the locking nodes of the plug-in locking structure on both sides of the chassis must be pulled out first. This is inconvenient and is limited by the width between the chassis and the rack. If the locking nodes are not pulled out, additional space needs to be reserved for the movement of the spring clips, which leads to a reduction in system configuration. Summary of the Invention

[0003] A primary objective of this disclosure is to overcome at least one of the deficiencies of the prior art described above and to provide a server rack.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure adopts the following technical solution: According to one aspect of this disclosure, a server rack is provided, including a rack and a housing; the rack has an opening on one side in a first direction; the housing can be moved into or out of the rack along the first direction through the opening, and the housing is used to carry server modules; the housing includes a base plate, the end of the base plate facing outward relative to the opening in the first direction is a first end, and the first end has two sets of latching assemblies on both sides in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; each set of latching assemblies includes a slider and an elastic element; the slider is disposed on the base plate and can slide on the base plate along the second direction; the elastic element connects the slider and the base plate, and is used to apply an elastic force between the slider and the base plate, so that the slider maintains a tendency to move towards the side wall along the second direction; wherein, under the action of the elastic element and without being subjected to other external forces, the slider extends out of the housing towards the locking end of the rack side wall and is locked in the slot of the side wall, and the two sliders of the two sets of latching assemblies extend outward from each other.

[0005] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the base plate is provided with a limiting hole, which is an elongated hole extending along the second direction; the slider is disposed on the upper surface of the base plate; the slider is connected to a limiting rivet, which is connected to the slider and passes through the limiting hole, and the limiting cap of the limiting rivet is located on the lower surface of the base plate, and the width of the limiting cap is greater than the width of the limiting hole; wherein, when the limiting rivet slides along the second direction with the slider, it is guided and limited by the limiting hole.

[0006] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, for a slider, the base plate is provided with at least two limiting holes, the slider is connected to at least two limiting rivets, and the at least two limiting rivets are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two limiting holes.

[0007] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the base plate is provided with a guide groove, which is an elongated groove extending along the second direction; the elastic element is a spring, which is disposed in the guide groove, and one end of the spring is connected to the groove wall of the guide groove, and the other end is connected to the slider; wherein, when the elastic element extends and retracts along the second direction, it is guided and limited by the guide groove.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the slider is disposed on one of the upper and lower surfaces of the base plate, the guide groove is a through groove structure extending along the thickness direction of the base plate, and the slider covers the guide groove; wherein, the other of the upper and lower surfaces of the base plate is provided with a pressure plate, the pressure plate is detachably connected to the base plate and covers the guide groove; or, the slider is disposed on the upper surface of the base plate, the opening of the guide groove is formed on the upper surface of the base plate, and the slider covers the guide groove.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, at least two elastic members are connected between each slider and the base plate; wherein: corresponding to one slider, the base plate is provided with at least two guide grooves, and at least two elastic members are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with at least two guide grooves; or, corresponding to one slider, the base plate is provided with one guide groove, and at least two elastic members are arranged together in the guide groove.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the base plate is provided with a guide protrusion, which is an elongated structure extending along the second direction and is arranged corresponding to the edge of the slider; wherein, when the slider slides along the second direction, it is guided and limited by the guide protrusion.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the base plate is provided with at least two of the guide protrusions; wherein: at least two of the guide protrusions are arranged at intervals along the first direction; and / or, at least two of the guide protrusions are arranged at intervals along the second direction.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the guide protrusion and the base plate are integrally formed by integral stamping or integral die casting of the base plate.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the locking end is beveled relative to the inwardly facing edge of the opening in the first direction, so that the slider can automatically retract into the housing during the process of the housing being installed into the cabinet.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the housing further includes a side plate that connects to the edge of the base plate and extends upward; wherein the bottom of the side plate is provided with a through hole for the locking end of the slider to pass through.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the first end of the base plate is provided with two handles, and the two handles are respectively arranged corresponding to two sets of buckle components.

[0016] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the handle and the base plate together form a ring structure having an inner hole; wherein the slider has an operating portion protruding along the first direction, the operating portion extending to the handle and covering a portion of the inner hole.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the edge of the operating part is provided with a cushioning pad.

[0018] Another primary objective of this disclosure is to overcome at least one of the deficiencies of the prior art described above and to provide a server device.

[0019] To achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure adopts the following technical solution: According to one aspect of this disclosure, a server device is provided, which includes a server module and a server rack as proposed in this disclosure and described in the above embodiments; the server module is mounted on the casing of the server rack.

[0020] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the server module is a 21-inch server module.

[0021] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the advantages and positive effects of the server rack and server equipment proposed in this disclosure are as follows: The server rack disclosed herein includes a rack and a housing; the housing can be moved into or out of the rack; the housing includes a base plate, the end of the base plate facing outwards is a first end, and two sets of latching assemblies are respectively provided on both sides of the first end; each set of latching assemblies includes a slider and an elastic element; the slider is disposed on the base plate and can slide on the base plate; the elastic element connects the slider and the base plate, and is used to apply an elastic force between the slider and the base plate, so that the slider maintains a tendency to move towards the side wall in a second direction; when the slider is under the action of the elastic element and is not subjected to other external forces, the slider extends out of the housing towards the locking end of the rack side wall and locks in the slot of the side wall, and the two sliders of the two sets of latching assemblies extend outwards from each other. Through the above structural design, this disclosure only requires manipulating the slider to achieve quick locking and unlocking switching between the housing and the rack by the latching assembly, and the slider can remain locked under the action of the elastic element when it is not subjected to external forces, thereby achieving quick unlocking, facilitating user operation, and ensuring stable locking. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The various objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the disclosure, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, the same reference numerals always denote the same or similar parts. Wherein: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the server rack enclosure according to an exemplary embodiment; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partially enlarged view of the casing is shown; Figure 3 and Figure 4 These are magnified images of the latching assembly on one side of the casing from two different perspectives; Figure 5 and Figure 6 These are magnified images of the latching assembly on the other side of the casing from two different perspectives; Figures 7 to 9 These are enlarged views of several states during the process of installing or removing the chassis from the rack.

[0023] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows: 100. Server rack; 110. Card slot; 200. Housing; 210. Base plate; 211. First end; 212. Limiting hole; 214. Guide protrusion; 220. Side panel; 221. Through hole; 230. Handle; 231.Inner hole; 300. Snap-fit ​​assembly; 310. Slider; 311. Locking end; 3111. Hypotenuse; 312. Control unit; 3121. Cushioning pad; 313. Connection point; 331. Limiting cap; 340. Pressure plate; 341. Avoid the ditch; 400. Server module. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this disclosure can have various variations in different embodiments without departing from the scope of this disclosure, and the descriptions and drawings therein are illustrative in nature and not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0025] In the following description of various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form part of this disclosure, and which illustrate by way of example different exemplary structures, systems, and steps that can implement various aspects of this disclosure. It should be understood that other specific embodiments of the components, structures, exemplary devices, systems, and steps may be used, and structural and functional modifications may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, while the terms “above,” “between,” “within,” etc., may be used in this specification to describe different exemplary features and elements of this disclosure, these terms are used herein only for convenience, such as the orientation according to the examples described in the accompanying drawings. Nothing in this specification should be construed as requiring a specific three-dimensional orientation of the structure to fall within the scope of this disclosure.

[0026] See Figure 1 The illustration shows a perspective view of the server rack enclosure 200 as presented in this disclosure. In this exemplary embodiment, the server rack described herein is illustrated using a server rack employing 21-inch server modules (e.g., a 21-inch chassis). It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, additions, substitutions, deletions, or other changes may be made to the specific embodiments described below to apply the relevant designs of this disclosure to other types of server equipment; these changes will still remain within the scope of the principles of the server rack presented in this disclosure.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the server rack proposed in this disclosure includes a rack 100 and a chassis 200. (See also...) Figures 2 to 9 , Figure 2 The image shows a representative enlarged view of a portion of the housing 200; Figure 3 and Figure 4 The images show representative views of one side of the housing 200 (e.g., ...). Figure 2 Enlarged views of the snap-fit ​​assembly 300 (shown on the left) from two different perspectives; Figure 5 and Figure 6 The other side of the housing 200 is shown representatively in the images (e.g., Figure 2 Enlarged views of the latching assembly 300 (shown on the right) from two different perspectives; Figures 7 to 9 The accompanying drawings show partial enlarged views of several states during the installation or removal of the server enclosure 200 from the rack 100. The following will, in conjunction with the aforementioned drawings, provide a detailed description of the structure, connection methods, and functional relationships of the main components of the server rack proposed in this disclosure.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the cabinet 100 has an opening on one side in a first direction, which can be referred to as direction D1 in the accompanying drawings. The housing 200 can be moved into or out of the cabinet 100 along the first direction through the opening, and the housing 200 is used to carry the server module 400. The housing 200 includes a base plate 210, the end of the base plate 210 facing outwards from the opening in the first direction being a first end 211. Two sets of latching assemblies 300 are respectively provided on both sides of the first end 211 in a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and can be referred to as direction D2 in the accompanying drawings. Specifically, each set of latching assemblies 300 includes a slider 310 and an elastic element. The slider 310 is disposed on the base plate 210 and can slide along the base plate 210 in the second direction. The elastic element connects the slider 310 and the base plate 210. The elastic element applies an elastic force between the slider 310 and the base plate 210, causing the slider 310 to maintain its tendency to move towards the side wall in the second direction. Specifically, the elastic element in the attached drawing is obscured by the slider 310 and the pressure plate 340. The specific arrangement relationship between the elastic element and the slider 310 can be understood through the connection point 313 shown in the attached drawing. Accordingly, when the slider 310 is under the action of the elastic element and not subjected to other external forces (such as the user's pushing or pulling force), the slider 310 extends out of the housing 200 towards the locking end 311 of the side wall of the cabinet 100, and the locking end 311 is locked in the slot 110 of the side wall. The two sliders 310 of the two sets of latching assemblies 300 extend outwards to achieve locking between the housing 200 and the cabinet 100. Through the above structural design, this disclosure only requires manipulating the slider 310 to slide to achieve quick locking and unlocking switching between the housing 200 and the cabinet 100 by the buckle assembly 300. Moreover, when the slider 310 is not subjected to external force, it can maintain the locked state under the action of the elastic element, thereby achieving quick unlocking, which is convenient for user operation and the locking is stable.

[0029] like Figures 3 to 6As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the base plate 210 may be provided with a limiting hole 212, which is an elongated hole extending along a second direction. Based on this, a slider 310 is disposed on the upper surface of the base plate 210. A limiting rivet is connected to the slider 310, the limiting rivet connecting to the slider 310 and passing through the limiting hole 212. The limiting cap 331 of the limiting rivet is located on the lower surface of the base plate 210, and the width of the limiting cap 331 is greater than the width of the limiting hole 212; for example, the diameter of a circular limiting cap 331 is greater than the width of the limiting hole 212 in the first direction. Accordingly, when the limiting rivet slides along the second direction with the slider 310, it can be guided and limited by the limiting hole 212. Through the above structural design, this disclosure utilizes the limiting hole 212 to provide guidance and limiting functions for the sliding of the slider 310, preventing the slider 310 from sliding excessively in the second direction, while ensuring the stability of the slider 310 during the sliding process, improving the smoothness and accuracy of locking and unlocking switching operations, and enhancing the user experience.

[0030] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, based on the structural design of the base plate 210 with limiting holes 212, in one embodiment of this disclosure, for a slider 310, the base plate 210 may be provided with at least two limiting holes 212, such as, but not limited to, the two shown in the figures. Correspondingly, the slider 310 may be connected to at least two limiting rivets, and the at least two limiting rivets are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two limiting holes 212. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can further improve the guiding function of the matching structure of the limiting holes 212 and the limiting rivets for the slider 310.

[0031] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the base plate 210 may be provided with a guide groove, which is an elongated groove extending along the second direction. Furthermore, the elastic element can be a spring, disposed within the guide groove, with one end of the spring connected to the groove wall and the other end connected to the slider 310. Accordingly, when the elastic element extends or retracts along the second direction, it can be guided and limited by the guide groove. Through the above structural design, this disclosure utilizes the guide groove to provide guidance and limitation functions for the extension and retraction of the elastic element, preventing the elastic element from being overstretched and causing irreversible deformation or even breakage when it moves with the slider 310. Simultaneously, it ensures that the elastic element can extend and retract stably along the second direction, improving the smoothness and accuracy of locking and unlocking switching operations, and enhancing the user experience.

[0032] Based on the structural design of the base plate 210 with a guide groove, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the slider 310 can be disposed on the upper surface of the base plate 210, and the guide groove can be a through groove structure extending along the thickness direction of the base plate 210, with the slider 310 covering the guide groove. Furthermore, a pressure plate 340 can be disposed on the lower surface of the base plate 210, which is detachably connected (e.g., via a rivet) to the base plate 210 and covers the guide groove. Through the above structural design, this disclosure adopts a through groove structure for the guide groove, facilitating the installation and replacement of the elastic element. Furthermore, the pressure plate 340 is provided so that both sides of the guide groove are covered by the pressure plate 340 and the slider 310 respectively, achieving the positioning of the elastic element disposed within the guide groove and preventing the elastic element from detaching from the guide groove. It should be noted that the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings uses the slider 310 disposed on the upper surface of the base plate 210 as an example for illustration. Accordingly, this disclosure facilitates user operation of the slider 310, further improving operational convenience and enhancing the user experience. Of course, in other embodiments of this disclosure, the slider 310 may also be disposed on the lower surface of the base plate 210, and the pressure plate 340 may be disposed on the upper surface of the base plate 210, and this embodiment is not limited to this one.

[0033] In another embodiment not illustrated in this disclosure, taking the slider 310 disposed on the upper surface of the base plate 210 as an example, the guide groove can be a groove structure with an opening on one side, that is, the opening of the guide groove is opened on the upper surface of the base plate 210, and the slider 310 covers the guide groove. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can reduce the number of parts and reduce structural complexity.

[0034] Based on the structural design of the base plate 210 with guide grooves, in one embodiment of this disclosure, at least two elastic elements can be connected between each slider 310 and the base plate 210, such as, but not limited to, the two shown in the figures. Furthermore, for each slider 310, the base plate 210 can be provided with at least two guide grooves, and at least two elastic elements are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with at least two guide grooves. Through the above structural design, this disclosure utilizes at least two elastic elements to further improve the uniformity of the elastic force applied to the slider 310, enabling the slider 310 to better maintain its direction of movement and avoid jamming during automatic sliding under the action of the elastic elements. Furthermore, this disclosure sets each elastic element in a separate guide groove, which avoids mutual interference between the elastic elements and facilitates the installation of the elastic elements.

[0035] In another embodiment of this disclosure, for a slider 310, the base plate 210 may be provided with a guide groove, and at least two elastic elements are arranged together in the guide groove. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can reduce structural complexity and reduce the processing difficulty of the housing 200.

[0036] like Figure 4and Figure 6 As shown, based on the structural design of the base plate 210 with a pressure plate 340, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the pressure plate 340 may be provided with a clearance groove 341, which is used to avoid the elastic element. Specifically, in order to maintain sufficient elastic restoring force of the elastic element, for example, when the elastic element is a spring, the spring may have a relatively large outer diameter, that is, compared with the thinner base plate 210, the spring may extend out of the guide groove in the thickness direction. This disclosure can utilize the clearance groove 341 to avoid the elastic element.

[0037] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the base plate 210 may be provided with a guide protrusion 214, which is an elongated structure extending along a second direction and is arranged corresponding to the edge of the slider 310. Accordingly, when the slider 310 slides along the second direction, it can be guided and limited by the guide protrusion 214. Through the above structural design, this disclosure utilizes the guide protrusion 214 to provide guiding (e.g., along the second direction) and limiting (e.g., along the first direction) functions for the sliding of the slider 310, avoiding the slider 310 from swaying or misaligning during sliding, improving the smoothness and accuracy of locking and unlocking switching operations, and enhancing the user experience.

[0038] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, based on the structural design of the base plate 210 with guide protrusions 214, in one embodiment of this disclosure, for a slider 310, the base plate 210 may be provided with at least two guide protrusions 214, such as, but not limited to, the three shown in the figures. Furthermore, the at least two guide protrusions 214 may be arranged at intervals along a second direction; for example, the two guide protrusions 214 may be located on the same side of the slider 310 in a first direction and engage with the edge of the slider 310 on the same side for limiting. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can further enhance the guiding and limiting functions of the guide protrusions 214 on the slider 310. In other embodiments of this disclosure, when the base plate 210 is provided with at least two guide protrusions 214 for a slider 310, the at least two guide protrusions 214 may also be arranged at intervals along a first direction; for example, the two guide protrusions 214 may be located on opposite sides of the slider 310 in the first direction, and this is not limited to this embodiment.

[0039] like Figures 3 to 6As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the guide protrusion 214 and the base plate 210 can be an integral structure, specifically referring to the recessed structure formed on the lower surface of the base plate 210 corresponding to the position of the guide protrusion 214. Furthermore, the guide protrusion 214 can be formed by integral stamping or integral die casting of the base plate 210. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can reduce structural complexity, simplify component processing, and simultaneously utilize the bent guide protrusion 214 as a reinforcing rib to enhance the structural strength of the base plate 210.

[0040] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the edge of the locking end 311 facing inward relative to the opening in the first direction can be a bevel 3111. Accordingly, the slider 310 can automatically retract into the housing 200 during the process of the housing 200 being installed into the cabinet 100. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can achieve automatic unlocking of the latching structure (by utilizing the relative pushing between the cabinet 100 and the bevel 3111 of the locking end 311) and automatic locking (by utilizing the elastic force of the elastic element to reset and extend the slider 310, which then engages with the slot 110) during the process of the housing 200 being installed into the cabinet 100.

[0041] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the housing 200 may further include a side plate 220, which connects to the edge of the base plate 210 and extends upward. Furthermore, the bottom of the side plate 220 may be provided with a through hole 221 through which the locking end 311 of the slider 310 can pass.

[0042] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the first end 211 of the base plate 210 may be provided with two handles 230, which are respectively arranged corresponding to two sets of latching components 300. Through the above structural design, this disclosure utilizes the handles 230 for users to grip and operate when inserting or removing the housing 200, making it easier for users to apply force to push and pull, and further improving the user experience.

[0043] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, based on the structural design of the base plate 210 with a handle 230, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the handle 230 and the base plate 210 can together form a ring structure, for example, the handle 230 can be U-shaped, and the ring structure has an inner hole 231. Based on this, the slider 310 can have an operating part 312 protruding along a first direction, the operating part 312 extending to the handle 230, and the supporting part covering a portion of the inner hole 231. Through the above structural design, this disclosure allows the user to easily manipulate the slider 310 while holding the handle 230, thereby enabling the user to simultaneously perform two operating actions: pushing and pulling the housing 200 and switching between locking and unlocking, for example, referring to... Figures 7 to 9As shown, this improves ease of use and further enhances the user experience.

[0044] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, based on the structural design of the slider 310 with the control part 312, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the edge of the control part 312 may be provided with a thickness difference 3121, for example, by covering the edge area of ​​the control part 312 with sponge. Through the above structural design, this disclosure uses the thickness difference 3121 to protect the edge of the control part 312, avoiding the problem of the user's hand being hurt or even cut when operating the control part 312, and further improving the user experience.

[0045] Based on the detailed description of several exemplary embodiments of the server rack proposed in this disclosure above, the following will be combined with Figures 7 to 9 This document describes several typical states of the server rack during the process of being installed into and removed from the housing 200.

[0046] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, when the housing 200 needs to be installed into the rack 100, both handles 230 can be held with both hands, and the housing 200 can be pushed directly into the rack 100 without manipulating the slider 310. During the pushing process, the inclined edge 3111 of the locking end 311 of the slider 310 is compressed inward by the edge of the rack 100, and the elastic element is compressed (or stretched) to accumulate elastic potential energy. When the locking end 311 moves to the slot 110 inside the rack 100, the locking end 311 is no longer compressed by the rack 100, the elastic element releases elastic potential energy, thereby pushing the slider 310 outward, so that the locking end 311 is engaged in the slot 110, thus locking the housing 200 and the rack 100.

[0047] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, when it is necessary to remove the housing 200 from the cabinet 100, both handles 230 can be held with both hands, and the two sliders 310 can be pushed inward to pull the housing 200 outward. During the removal process, the sliders 310 slide inward, causing the locking end 311 to move out of the slot 110, thereby releasing the housing 200 from the cabinet 100. After the housing 200 is released and pulled out, there is no need to maintain force on the sliders 310, as the sliders 310 will extend and reset under the action of the elastic element.

[0048] It should be noted that the server racks shown in the accompanying drawings and described in this specification are merely a few examples among many server racks from which the principles of this disclosure can be applied. It should be clearly understood that the principles of this disclosure are by no means limited to any detail or component of the server racks shown in the accompanying drawings or described in this specification.

[0049] Based on the detailed description of several exemplary embodiments of the server rack proposed in this disclosure above, an exemplary embodiment of the server equipment proposed in this disclosure will be described below.

[0050] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the server device proposed in this disclosure includes the server rack proposed in this disclosure and described in detail in the above embodiments. The server module is mounted on the chassis of the server rack.

[0051] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the server module is a 21-inch server module.

[0052] It should be noted that the server devices shown in the accompanying drawings and described in this specification are merely a few examples among many server devices capable of employing the principles of this disclosure. It should be clearly understood that the principles of this disclosure are by no means limited to any detail or component of the server devices shown in the accompanying drawings or described in this specification.

[0053] In summary, the server rack disclosed herein includes a rack 100 and a housing 200. The housing 200 can be moved into or out of the rack 100. The housing 200 includes a base plate 210, and the end of the base plate 210 facing outwards is a first end 211. Two sets of latching assemblies 300 are respectively provided on both sides of the first end 211. Each set of latching assemblies 300 includes a slider 310 and an elastic element. The slider 310 is disposed on the base plate 210 and can slide on the base plate 210. The elastic element connects the slider 310 and the base plate 210, and is used to apply an elastic force between the slider 310 and the base plate 210, so that the slider 310 maintains a tendency to move towards the side wall in a second direction. When the slider 310 is under the action of the elastic element and not subjected to other external forces, the slider 310 extends out of the housing 200 toward the locking end 311 of the side wall of the cabinet 100 and locks in the slot 110 of the side wall, and the two sliders 310 of the two sets of latching assemblies 300 extend outwards. Through the above structural design, this disclosure only requires the slider 310 to slide to realize the quick locking and unlocking switching between the housing 200 and the cabinet 100 by the latching assembly 300, and the slider 310 can remain locked under the action of the elastic element when it is not subjected to external forces, thereby realizing quick unlocking, which is convenient for user operation and the locking is stable.

[0054] The exemplary embodiments of server racks and server equipment proposed in this disclosure have been described and / or illustrated in detail above. However, the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to the specific embodiments described herein; rather, components and / or steps of each embodiment may be used independently and separately from other components and / or steps described herein. Each component and / or step of one embodiment may also be used in combination with other components and / or steps of other embodiments. In describing the elements / components / etc. described and / or illustrated herein, the terms "a," "an," and "the above" are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc. The terms "comprising," "including," and "having" are used to indicate an open-ended inclusion and mean that additional elements / components / etc. may exist in addition to the listed elements / components / etc. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second," etc., in the claims and specification are used only as illustrative marks and are not intended to limit the numerical scope of the subject matter.

[0055] Although the server racks and server equipment disclosed herein have been described with respect to different specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that modifications may be made to the implementation of this disclosure within the spirit and scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A server rack, comprising a rack (100) and a housing (200); the rack (100) having an opening on one side in a first direction; the housing (200) being movable into or out of the rack (100) along the first direction through the opening, the housing (200) being used to carry server modules (400); characterized in that: The housing (200) includes a base plate (210), and the end of the base plate (210) facing outward relative to the opening in the first direction is a first end (211). The first end (211) is provided with two sets of buckle assemblies (300) on both sides in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each set of the snap-fit ​​assembly (300) includes a slider (310) and an elastic element; the slider (310) is disposed on the base plate (210) and can slide on the base plate (210) along the second direction; the elastic element connects the slider (310) and the base plate (210) and is used to apply an elastic force between the slider (310) and the base plate (210) so that the slider (310) maintains the tendency to move towards the side wall of the cabinet (100) along the second direction; When the slider (310) is under the action of the elastic element and is not subjected to other external forces, the slider (310) extends out of the housing (200) toward the locking end (311) of the side wall of the cabinet (100) and is locked in the slot (110) of the side wall, and the two sliders (310) of the two sets of buckle assemblies (300) extend out in opposite directions.

2. The server rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (210) is provided with a limiting hole (212), which is an elongated hole extending along the second direction; the slider (310) is disposed on the upper surface of the base plate (210); the slider (310) is connected to a limiting rivet, which is connected to the slider (310) and passes through the limiting hole (212); the limiting cap (331) of the limiting rivet is located on the lower surface of the base plate (210), and the width of the limiting cap (331) is greater than the width of the limiting hole (212); wherein, when the limiting rivet slides along the second direction with the slider (310), it is guided and limited by the limiting hole (212).

3. The server rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, For one of the sliders (310), the base plate (210) is provided with at least two limiting holes (212), and the slider (310) is connected to at least two limiting rivets, with the at least two limiting rivets and the at least two limiting holes (212) arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

4. The server rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (210) is provided with a guide groove, which is an elongated groove extending along the second direction; the elastic element is a spring, which is disposed in the guide groove, and one end of the spring is connected to the groove wall of the guide groove, and the other end is connected to the slider (310); wherein, when the elastic element extends and retracts along the second direction, it is guided and limited by the guide groove.

5. The server rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slider (310) is disposed on one of the upper and lower surfaces of the base plate (210), the guide groove is a through groove structure extending along the thickness direction of the base plate (210), and the slider (310) covers the guide groove; wherein, the other of the upper and lower surfaces of the base plate (210) is provided with a pressure plate (340), the pressure plate (340) is detachably connected to the base plate (210) and covers the guide groove; or The slider (310) is disposed on the upper surface of the base plate (210), the groove of the guide groove is opened on the upper surface of the base plate (210), and the slider (310) covers the guide groove.

6. The server rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least two elastic elements are connected between each of the sliders (310) and the base plate (210); wherein: For each slider (310), the base plate (210) is provided with at least two guide grooves, and at least two elastic elements are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two guide grooves; or For each slider (310), the base plate (210) is provided with a guide groove, and at least two elastic elements are arranged together in the guide groove.

7. The server rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (210) is provided with a guide protrusion (214), which is a long strip structure extending along the second direction. The guide protrusion (214) is arranged corresponding to the edge of the slider (310). When the slider (310) slides along the second direction, it is guided and limited by the guide protrusion (214).

8. The server rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base plate (210) is provided with at least two of the guide protrusions (214); wherein: At least two of the guide protrusions (214) are arranged at intervals along the first direction; and / or At least two of the guide protrusions (214) are arranged at intervals along the second direction.

9. The server rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guide protrusion (214) and the base plate (210) are an integral structure, and the guide protrusion (214) is formed by integral stamping or integral die casting of the base plate (210).

10. The server rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking end (311) is beveled (3111) relative to the inward edge of the opening in the first direction, so that the slider (310) can automatically retract into the housing (200) during the process of the housing (200) being installed into the cabinet (100).

11. The server rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (200) also includes a side plate (220), which connects to the edge of the base plate (210) and extends upward; wherein, the bottom of the side plate (220) is provided with a through hole (221) for the locking end (311) of the slider (310) to pass through.

12. The server rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end (211) of the base plate (210) is provided with two handles (230), and the two handles (230) are respectively arranged corresponding to two sets of buckle assemblies (300).

13. The server rack according to claim 12, characterized in that, The handle (230) and the base plate (210) together form a ring structure, the ring structure having an inner hole (231); wherein, the slider (310) has an operating part (312) protruding along the first direction, the operating part (312) extending to the handle (230) and covering a portion of the inner hole (231).

14. The server rack according to claim 13, characterized in that, The edge of the operating part (312) is provided with a buffer pad (3121).

15. A server device, characterized in that, It includes a server module (400) and a server rack as described in any one of claims 1 to 14; the server module (400) is mounted on the casing (200) of the server rack.

16. The server device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The server module (400) is a 21-inch server module.

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