Computer Host

Abstract

Provide a computer host. The device includes a housing (11), a motherboard (12), and a power supply (13). The power supply is disposed within the housing and includes a power supply circuit board (132), an AC input connection port (134), a first DC output connection port (136), and a conversion circuit (138). The power supply circuit board has a first side (R1) and a second side (R2). The AC input connection port is disposed on the first side and exposed to the outside of the housing through a power hole. The first DC output connection port is disposed on the second side and electrically connected to the motherboard via a power line (142). The opening direction of the first DC output connection port is parallel to the surface of the power supply circuit board. The conversion circuit is disposed on the power supply circuit board and is suitable for converting an AC voltage received by the AC input connection port into a DC voltage and supplying it to the first DC output connection port.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to electronic devices, and more particularly to a computer host provided with a power supply. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Computer hosts such as desktop computers, workstations, and servers are all equipped with a power supply that converts AC commercial power into DC power and supplies it to the computer system within the computer host.

[0003] A conventional power supply mainly includes a power circuit board and an output circuit board. The power circuit board converts power between AC and DC. The output circuit board is welded to the power circuit board, and an output connector is attached to the output circuit board to supply power to the outside. This structure requires welding the output connector to the output circuit board, as well as welding the output circuit board to the power circuit board, resulting in a complex assembly process. Furthermore, to ensure the stability of the power supply's internal circuit structure, the power circuit board and the output circuit board typically must be fastened to the power supply housing using screws, which requires additional labor costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a computer host. The computer host includes a housing, a motherboard, and a power supply. The housing has a power supply hole. The motherboard is mounted within the housing. The power supply is mounted within the housing and includes a power circuit board, an AC input connection port, a first DC output connection port, and a conversion circuit. The power circuit board has a first side and a second side. The AC input connection port is mounted on the first side of the power circuit board and exposed to the outside of the housing through the power supply hole. The first DC output connection port is mounted on the second side of the power circuit board and electrically connected to the motherboard via a first power line. The opening direction of the first DC output connection port is parallel to the surface of the power circuit board. The conversion circuit is mounted on the power circuit board and electrically connected to the AC input connection port and the first DC output connection port, and is suitable for converting an AC voltage received by the AC input connection port into a first DC voltage and supplying it to the first DC output connection port.

[0005] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: First, the first DC output connection port of the power supply of the present invention can be directly fixed to the power circuit board by welding, which contributes to reducing materials, simplifying assembly processes, and improving the reliability of power output. Second, the assembly method of the first DC output connection port can be applied to the existing surface mounting technology (SMT) process, which contributes to reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1A] 1 is a schematic diagram of a computer host according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 1B] 1 is a schematic diagram of a computer host according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2A] 1 is a schematic diagram of a power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2B] 1 is a schematic diagram of a power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3A] 3 is a schematic diagram of a first DC output connection port according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3B] 3 is a schematic diagram of a first DC output connection port according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic diagram of a second DC output connection port according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram of a power supply according to another embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] 10 is a schematic diagram of a power supply according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description and claims. It should be noted that the drawings are all in highly simplified form and not to scale, and are merely intended to aid in the convenient and clear description of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0008] 1A and 1B are partial schematic diagrams of a computer host 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] As shown in the figure, the computer host 10 includes a housing 11, a motherboard 12 and a power supply 13.

[0010] The motherboard 12 and the power supply 13 are mounted inside the housing 11. A power supply hole 112 is provided near the bottom of the back panel of the housing 11 to facilitate input of commercial power (AC power). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Depending on the location of the power supply 13 within the housing 11, the power supply hole 112 may be provided in another location on the housing 11.

[0011] 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams of a power supply 13 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the power supply 13 includes a power supply circuit board 132, an AC input connection port 134, a first DC output connection port 136, and a conversion circuit 138 (although two capacitors are illustrated in the figures, the circuit layout can be formed on the power supply circuit board 132 according to actual needs).

[0013] In one embodiment, the power supply 13 has a housing (not shown), in which the power supply circuit board 132, the AC input connection port 134, the first DC output connection port 136, and the conversion circuit 138 are all located. The power supply circuit board 132 is fixed in the housing by, but not limited to, a screw fastening or engagement method.

[0014] The power supply circuit board 132 has a first side R1 and a second side R2. The AC input connection port 134 is provided on the first side R1 of the power supply circuit board 132. The first side R1 abuts against the back panel of the housing 11, and the AC input connection port 134 is suitable for being exposed to the outside of the housing 11 through the power supply hole 112 in the back panel.

[0015] The first DC output connection port 136 is provided on the second side edge R2 of the power supply circuit board 132. The first DC output connection port 136 is electrically connected to the motherboard 12 via a first power line 142. The opening direction (or insertion direction) of the first DC output connection port 136 is parallel to the surface of the power supply circuit board 132, and the outer edge of the opening of the first DC output connection port 136 is flush with the second side edge R2.

[0016] In this embodiment, the first side R1 and the second side R2 are opposite sides of the power circuit board 132. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first side R1 and the second side R2 may be adjacent sides of the power circuit board 132.

[0017] In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the power supply 13 further includes a second DC output connection port 137. The structure of the second DC output connection port 137 is different from that of the first DC output connection port 136. The second DC output connection port 137 is also provided on the second side R2 of the power supply circuit board 132 and is electrically connected to the motherboard 12 via a second power line 144. In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the first DC output connection port 136 and the second DC output connection port 137 are provided in parallel on the second side R2 of the power supply circuit board 132.

[0018] Similar to the first DC output connection port 136, the opening direction (or insertion direction) of the second DC output connection port 137 is parallel to the surface of the power supply circuit board 132, and the outer edge of the opening of the second DC output connection port 137 is flush with the second side edge R2. Details of the structures of the first DC output connection port 136 and the second DC output connection port 137 will be described in more detail below in the paragraphs corresponding to Figures 3A to 4.

[0019] The conversion circuit 138 is provided on the power supply circuit board 132, and is electrically connected to the AC input connection port 134, the first DC output connection port 136, and the second DC output connection port 137, and is suitable for converting the AC voltage received by the AC input connection port 134 into a first DC voltage and supplying it to the first DC output connection port 136, and for converting the AC voltage received by the AC input connection port 134 into a second DC voltage and supplying it to the second DC output connection port 137.

[0020] In this embodiment, the power supply 13 converts the AC voltage received by the AC input connection port 134 to generate a first DC voltage and a second DC voltage having different voltage levels, and supplies the first and second DC voltages to the motherboard 12 to meet the operating requirements of the motherboard 12. For example, the first DC voltage and the second DC voltage may be 12V and 3.3V, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the power circuit board 132 of the power supply 13 may be provided with only a first DC output connection port 136 for supplying the first DC voltage to the motherboard 12.

[0021] 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams of a first DC output connection port 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] As shown in the figure, the first DC output connection port 300 includes a socket body 320 , a first conductive piece 330 , a second conductive piece 340 and a plurality of conductive pins 350 .

[0023] The socket body 320 has a horizontal direction D1 and a vertical direction D2 defined therein, and has a front surface 321, a back surface 322, and a mounting surface 323. The vertical direction D2 indicates a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 323, and the horizontal direction D1 indicates a direction parallel to the mounting surface 323 and perpendicular to the front surface 321. The front surface 321 and the back surface 322 are located on opposite sides of the socket body 320, and the mounting surface 323 is adjacent to the front surface 321.

[0024] A plurality of insertion holes 324 extending along the horizontal direction D1 are formed in the front surface 321 of the socket body 320. In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, there are eight insertion holes 324 formed in the front surface 321, and the eight insertion holes 324 are arranged in two rows along the vertical direction D2 on the front surface 321 of the socket body 320.

[0025] A first conductive piece 330 and a second conductive piece 340 are provided on the rear surface 322 of the socket body 320. As shown in the figure, the first conductive piece 330 and the second conductive piece 340 are provided in parallel on the rear surface 322 and extend and protrude from the mounting surface 323 along the vertical direction D2.

[0026] A plurality of conductive needles 350 are provided on the first conductive piece 330 and the second conductive piece 340, and extend into the respective insertion holes 324. The number of these conductive needles 350 is the same as the number of insertion holes 324, and the extension direction of each conductive needle 350 is parallel to the horizontal direction D1.

[0027] The mounting surface 323 of the socket body 320 may be provided with a plurality of engagement structures 3232, which facilitates the socket body 320 to be temporarily fixed to the power circuit board 132 by an engagement method and then fixed by welding.

[0028] In this embodiment, the front surface 321 of the socket body 320 has eight insertion holes 324, which are divided into two rows along the vertical direction D2 on the front surface 321 of the socket body 320, with the insertion holes 324 in the same row corresponding to the same input / output potential. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Depending on actual needs, such as the power line specifications, current magnitude, and the presence or absence of control signals, other numbers of insertion holes 324 may be provided on the front surface 321 of the socket body 320, and these insertion holes 324 do not necessarily need to be divided into two rows along the vertical direction D2. For example, the insertion holes 324 may be divided into three or more rows, with the insertion holes 324 in the same row corresponding to the same input / output signal (or potential).

[0029] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a second DC output connection port 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] As shown in the figure, the second DC output connection port 400 includes a socket body 420 and a plurality of L-shaped conductive needles 450 .

[0031] The socket body 420 has a horizontal direction D3 and a vertical direction D4 defined therein, and has a front surface 421 and a mounting surface 423. The vertical direction D4 indicates a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 423, and the horizontal direction D3 indicates a direction parallel to the mounting surface 423 and perpendicular to the front surface 421. The mounting surface 423 is adjacent to the front surface 421.

[0032] A plurality of insertion holes 424 extending along the horizontal direction D3 are formed in the front surface 421 of the socket body 420. A plurality of L-shaped conductive needles 450 are inserted into the socket body 420, and these L-shaped conductive needles 450 extend from the mounting surface 423 into the plurality of insertion holes 424, respectively.

[0033] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a power supply 53 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] As shown in the figure, the power supply circuit board 532 has an upper surface 532a and a lower surface 532b facing each other. A first DC output connection port 536 is provided on the upper surface 532a, and a second DC output connection port 537 is provided on the lower surface 532b.

[0035] 2 , the first DC output connection port 136 and the second DC output connection port 137 are both provided on the upper surface of the power supply circuit board 132. In the power supply 53 of this embodiment, the first DC output connection port 536 is provided on the upper surface 532a of the power supply circuit board 532 at a location corresponding to the second side R2, and the second DC output connection port 537 is provided on the lower surface 532b of the power supply circuit board 532 at a location corresponding to the second side R2. This prevents the width of the second side R2 of the power supply circuit board 532 from being limited by the DC output connection ports, contributing to a reduction in the size of the power supply 53.

[0036] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a power supply 63 according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] 2, the AC input connection port 134, the first DC output connection port 136, and the second DC output connection port 137 are located on opposite sides of the power supply circuit board 132. In this embodiment, the first side R1 and the second side R2 of the power supply circuit board 632 are located on adjacent sides of the power supply circuit board 632. That is, the AC input connection port 134, the first DC output connection port 636, and the second DC output connection port 637 are located on adjacent sides of the power supply circuit board 632. This layout can be adapted to the layout requirements of different computer hosts 10. For example, the power supply 63 of this embodiment is compatible with a housing 11 in which the power supply hole 112 is located on a side panel.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: First, the first DC output connection port 136 of the power supply 13, 53, 63 of the present invention can be directly fixed to the power circuit board 132, 532, 632 by welding, which contributes to reducing materials, simplifying assembly processes, and improving power output reliability. Second, the assembly method of the first DC output connection port 136 can be applied to the existing surface mounting technology (SMT) process, which contributes to reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0039] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention. Any equivalent replacement or modification or other changes made by those skilled in the art to the technical means and technical content disclosed in the present invention without departing from the scope of the technical means of the present invention will not deviate from the content of the technical means of the present invention and will fall within the protection scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 10 Computer Host 11. Housing 112 Power hole 12 Motherboard 13, 53, 63 power supply 132, 532, 632 power circuit board 134 AC input connection port 136, 300, 536, 636 First DC output connection port 137, 400, 537, 637 Second DC output connection port 138 Conversion Circuit 142 1st power line 144 2nd power line R1 First side R2 2nd side 320, 420 socket body 321, 421 front 322 Back 323, 423 mounting surface 3232 Engagement structure 324, 424 insertion holes 330 First conductive piece 340 Second conductive piece 350 Conductive needle 450 L-shaped conductive needle D1, D3 Horizontal direction D2, D4 Vertical direction

Claims

1. a housing having a power supply hole; a motherboard provided in the housing; A power supply provided in the housing, a power supply circuit board having a first side and a second side; an AC input connection port provided on the first side edge of the power supply circuit board and exposed to the outside of the housing through the power supply hole; a first DC output connection port provided on the second side edge of the power supply circuit board, electrically connected to the motherboard via a first power line, and having an opening direction parallel to a surface of the power supply circuit board; a power supply including: a conversion circuit provided on the power supply circuit board and electrically connected to the AC input connection port and the first DC output connection port, the conversion circuit being suitable for converting an AC voltage received by the AC input connection port into a first DC voltage and supplying the first DC output connection port with the first DC voltage.

2. 2. The computer host according to claim 1, wherein an outer edge of the opening of the first DC output connection port is flush with the second side edge.

3. The first DC output connection port is a socket body having a front surface, a back surface, and a mounting surface, the front surface defining a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, and a plurality of insertion holes extending along the horizontal direction; a first conductive piece and a second conductive piece provided in parallel on the rear surface and extending and protruding from the mounting surface along the vertical direction; a plurality of conductive needles provided on the first conductive piece and the second conductive piece, the conductive needles respectively extending into the plurality of insertion holes;

4. 2. The computer host of claim 1, wherein the power supply further includes a second DC output connection port, the second DC output connection port being provided on the second side edge of the power supply circuit board and electrically connected to the motherboard via a second power line, the opening direction of the second DC output connection port being parallel to the surface of the power supply circuit board, and the opening outer edge of the second DC output connection port being flush with the second side edge.

5. 5. The computer host of claim 4, wherein the conversion circuit is suitable for converting the AC voltage received by the AC input connection port into a second DC voltage to be supplied to the second DC output connection port, and the first DC voltage is different from the second DC voltage.

6. The second DC output connection port is a socket body having a front surface and a mounting surface, the front surface defining a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, and a plurality of insertion holes extending along the horizontal direction; 5. The computer host according to claim 4, further comprising: a plurality of L-shaped conductive needles inserted into said socket body and extending from said mounting surface into said plurality of insertion holes, respectively.

7. 5. The computer host of claim 4, wherein the power supply circuit board has opposing upper and lower surfaces, the first DC output connection port being provided on the upper surface, and the second DC output connection port being provided on the lower surface.

8. 5. The computer host according to claim 4, wherein the first DC output connection port and the second DC output connection port are provided in parallel on the second side of the power supply circuit board.

9. The computer host of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are located on opposite sides of the power supply circuit board.

10. The computer host of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are located on adjacent opposite sides of the power supply circuit board.

11. 2. The computer host according to claim 1, wherein the power supply hole is located on a back panel of the housing, and the first side edge abuts against the back panel.

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