Graphics card shell structure with external ARGB control interface and graphics card

Abstract

The application discloses a graphics card shell structure with an ARGB control interface and a graphics card, and relates to the technical field of graphics card structures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of graphics card technology, and in particular to a graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface and a graphics card. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for PC hardware personalization, graphics card lighting has become an important part of product appearance design and user experience. Among them, ARGB (Addressable RGB) lighting effects, which support 16.8 million colors and dynamic effect programming, have become one of the core requirements of mainstream users. However, due to design cost limitations or early hardware solutions, some graphics cards on the market do not integrate ARGB control circuitry and dedicated interfaces on their main PCB boards. This means that these graphics cards cannot achieve customized lighting effects, and can only maintain default single-color illumination or no lighting function at all, thus failing to meet users' needs for hardware personalization.

[0003] The core problem with graphics cards lacking ARGB control capability lies in the absence of a fundamental hardware foundation: the main PCB lacks a pre-designed mounting location and signal transmission path for the ARGB control IC, and also lacks corresponding interface terminals. Even if users attempt to connect an external control module, the lack of hardware compatibility prevents them from achieving lighting effect adjustment. This deficiency directly results in these graphics cards being unable to synchronize their lighting effects with other ARGB devices (such as fans and LED strips) within the case, reducing the overall visual harmony of the hardware system and limiting users' customization options for the graphics card's appearance. Furthermore, even those graphics cards that have had ARGB interfaces added through later modifications generally suffer from an unreasonable interface layout design: to simplify the modification process, the interfaces are often directly exposed on the side or top of the graphics card, requiring the wiring to be exposed directly inside the case. This design not only leads to messy and disorganized wiring inside the case, compromising the cleanliness of the internal space, but also poses a potential risk of accidental pulling or bumping due to exposed cables, affecting the normal operation of the graphics card.

[0004] In summary, there is currently no integrated solution in the industry to address the two major problems of "no ARGB interface on the main PCB" and "disorganized exposed interfaces." Existing technologies still cannot simultaneously meet the needs of lighting effect control and the aesthetics and security of the internal chassis. Therefore, this utility model proposes a graphics card casing structure and graphics card with an external ARGB control interface. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a graphics card casing structure and graphics card with an external ARGB control interface, which enables lighting effect control with a simple structure without modifying the main PCB board of the graphics card, and effectively hides the wiring, improving cleanliness.

[0006] The first aspect of this application provides a graphics card housing structure with an external ARGB control interface, including: a graphics card housing and an ARGB lighting module and an ARGB interface adapter unit disposed on the graphics card housing;

[0007] The ARGB lighting module is electrically connected to the ARGB interface adapter unit;

[0008] The ARGB interface adapter unit includes a sub-circuit board and an ARGB control interface disposed on the sub-circuit board;

[0009] The ARGB control interface is located on the gold finger side of the graphics card casing to hide the wiring of the ARGB control interface after the graphics card is assembled.

[0010] Optionally, the ARGB lighting module includes a lighting PCB board;

[0011] The lighting PCB board integrates an ARGB control IC;

[0012] The lighting PCB is electrically connected to the sub-circuit board via a cable.

[0013] Optionally, the graphics card casing is provided with a cable routing channel or cable clamping structure for accommodating and fixing the cable.

[0014] Optionally, the ARGB lighting module further includes light-emitting elements;

[0015] The light-emitting element is fixedly mounted on the light PCB board and electrically connected to the light PCB board.

[0016] Optionally, the ARGB lighting module may further include a light guide or lampshade disposed on the light emission path of the light-emitting element.

[0017] Optionally, the sub-circuit board is fixed to the graphics card casing by screws or a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0018] Optionally, the ARGB control interface is located within the graphics card casing segment that extends beyond the width of a standard ATX motherboard along the length of the graphics card casing.

[0019] Optionally, the ARGB control interface is a 5V three-pin ARGB interface.

[0020] Optionally, the graphics card casing is made of aluminum, aluminum alloy, or copper alloy.

[0021] A second aspect of this application provides a graphics card that includes the aforementioned graphics card housing structure with an external ARGB control interface.

[0022] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the embodiments of this application have the following advantages: The graphics card casing structure with external ARGB control interface independently sets the ARGB interface adapter unit, which includes a secondary circuit board and an ARGB control interface, on the gold finger side of the graphics card casing. This allows the graphics card to expand to external ARGB control function without modifying the main PCB design. At the same time, this unique interface layout structure allows the wiring to be naturally hidden in the visual blind area between the graphics card and the motherboard after the graphics card is installed in the case. This fundamentally solves the key problem of exposed wires affecting the aesthetics and cleanliness of the case in traditional external or integrated solutions, and achieves the unity of functional expansion and visual aesthetics. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the ARGB lighting module and the ARGB interface adapter unit in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the lighting effect control logic of the graphics card in this embodiment of the application;

[0026] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0027] 1-Graphics card casing, 2-Lighting PCB board, 3-ARGB control IC, 4-Secondary circuit board, 5-ARGB control interface, 6-Cable, 7-Light guide. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] This application provides an embodiment of a graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface. Please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0032] The graphics card housing structure with an external ARGB control interface in this embodiment includes: a graphics card housing 1, an ARGB lighting module and an ARGB interface adapter unit disposed on the graphics card housing 1. The ARGB lighting module is electrically connected to the ARGB interface adapter unit. The ARGB interface adapter unit includes a sub-circuit board 4 and an ARGB control interface 5 disposed on the sub-circuit board 4. The ARGB control interface 5 is located on the gold finger side of the graphics card housing 1 so as to hide the wiring of the ARGB control interface 5 after the graphics card is assembled.

[0033] It should be noted that the graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface independently sets the ARGB interface adapter unit, which includes the secondary circuit board 4 and the ARGB control interface 5, on the gold finger side of the graphics card casing 1. This allows the graphics card to expand its external ARGB control function without modifying the main PCB design. At the same time, this unique interface layout structure allows the wiring to be naturally hidden in the visual blind spot between the graphics card and the motherboard after the graphics card is installed in the case. This fundamentally solves the key problem of exposed cables affecting the aesthetics and cleanliness of the case interior in traditional external or integrated solutions, achieving a unity of functional expansion and visual aesthetics.

[0034] The above is Embodiment 1 of a graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface provided in this application. The following is Embodiment 2 of a graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface provided in this application. Please refer to the following for details. Figures 1 to 3 .

[0035] The graphics card housing structure with an external ARGB control interface in this embodiment includes: a graphics card housing 1, an ARGB lighting module and an ARGB interface adapter unit disposed on the graphics card housing 1. The ARGB lighting module is electrically connected to the ARGB interface adapter unit. The ARGB interface adapter unit includes a sub-circuit board 4 and an ARGB control interface 5 disposed on the sub-circuit board 4. The ARGB control interface 5 is located on the gold finger side of the graphics card housing 1 so as to hide the wiring of the ARGB control interface 5 after the graphics card is assembled.

[0036] Specifically, the ARGB lighting module includes a lighting PCB board 2, on which an ARGB control IC 3 is integrated; the lighting PCB board 2 is electrically connected to the sub-circuit board 4 via a cable 6.

[0037] Preferably, the graphics card casing 1 may be provided with a cable routing channel or cable clamping structure for accommodating and fixing the cable 6.

[0038] Specifically, the ARGB lighting module also includes a light-emitting element, which is fixedly mounted on the lighting PCB board 2 and electrically connected to the lighting PCB board 2.

[0039] Specifically, the ARGB lighting module also includes a light guide 7 or a lampshade set on the light path of the light-emitting element.

[0040] Specifically, the secondary circuit board 4 is fixed to the graphics card casing 1 by screws or clips.

[0041] Specifically, the ARGB control interface 5 is located within the section of the graphics card casing 1 that extends beyond the width (244mm) of the standard ATX motherboard. The extended area refers to the section of the graphics card casing 1 that extends beyond the edge of the motherboard after the graphics card is installed in the standard ATX motherboard.

[0042] In this embodiment, the ARGB control interface 5 is a 5V three-pin ARGB interface.

[0043] The material of the graphics card casing 1 can be aluminum, aluminum alloy or copper alloy.

[0044] This application also provides a graphics card that includes the aforementioned graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface.

[0045] Understandably, when the graphics card is installed in the motherboard's PCIe slot, the ARGB control interface 5 located on the gold finger side is configured to face the motherboard, thus being visually hidden.

[0046] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface, characterized in that, include: The graphics card casing, and the ARGB lighting module and ARGB interface adapter unit mounted on the graphics card casing; The ARGB lighting module is electrically connected to the ARGB interface adapter unit; The ARGB interface adapter unit includes a sub-circuit board and an ARGB control interface disposed on the sub-circuit board; The ARGB control interface is located on the gold finger side of the graphics card casing to hide the wiring of the ARGB control interface after the graphics card is assembled.

2. The graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ARGB lighting module includes a lighting PCB board; The lighting PCB board integrates an ARGB control IC; The lighting PCB is electrically connected to the sub-circuit board via a cable.

3. The graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface according to claim 2, characterized in that, The graphics card casing is provided with a cable routing channel or cable clamping structure for accommodating and fixing the cables.

4. The graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ARGB lighting module also includes light-emitting elements; The light-emitting element is fixedly mounted on the light PCB board and electrically connected to the light PCB board.

5. The graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ARGB lighting module also includes a light guide or lampshade disposed on the light-emitting path of the light-emitting element.

6. The graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The secondary circuit board is fixed to the graphics card casing by screws or clips.

7. The graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ARGB control interface is located within the section of the graphics card casing that extends beyond the width of a standard ATX motherboard along the length of the casing.

8. The graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ARGB control interface is a 5V three-pin ARGB interface.

9. The graphics card casing structure with an external ARGB control interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The graphics card casing is made of aluminum, aluminum alloy, or copper alloy.

10. A graphics card, characterized in that, The graphics card casing structure includes any one of claims 1-9 with an external ARGB control interface.

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