TWI859791B - Functional module fixture and data processing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of functional modules for computer equipment, and specifically provides a functional module fixture and data processing machine. The functional module fixture includes a fixing frame, a stopper, and a linkage. A fixed installation area is provided for placing functional modules. The stopper is slidably arranged on the outside of the fixing frame and at least partially located within the installation area. The linkage is arranged on the outer side of the fixed frame and connected to the stopper. The linkage is configured to be able to drive the stopper to move in the first direction to at least partially extend into or separate from the slot of the functional module, and to drive the stopper to move in the second direction to drive the functional module to at least partially slide out of the installation area when the stopper is located in the slot of the functional module.

Description

Functional module fixtures and data processing equipment

This application involves the technical field of computer equipment functional modules, especially functional module fixing devices and data processing equipment.

In data processing equipment, it is usually necessary to install functional modules, such as expansion cards, to facilitate storage, reading and writing of data. In related technologies, the expansion cards of data processing equipment are installed in the data processing equipment by fasteners such as screws. This installation method is not convenient for installing or removing the functional modules.

In view of this, it is necessary to provide a functional module fixing device and data processing equipment that can facilitate the installation and removal of the functional module.

The embodiment of the present application provides a functional module fixing device, which includes a fixing frame, a limiting member and a linkage member. The fixing frame is provided with an installation area, and the installation area is used to place the functional module. The limiting member is slidably arranged outside the fixing frame and is at least partially located in the installation area. The linkage member is arranged outside the fixing frame and connected to the limiting member. The linkage member is configured to be able to drive the limiting member to move along a first direction so that the limiting member at least partially extends into the card slot of the functional module, or is separated from the card slot of the functional module, and to drive the limiting member to move along a second direction so that when the limiting member is located in the card slot of the functional module, the functional module is driven to at least partially slide out of the installation area.

In the functional module fixing device of the above-mentioned embodiment, when the functional module needs to be set in the installation area, the functional module is directly inserted into the installation area, and the functional module is connected to the electronic device, and the linkage drives the limiting member to move along the first direction, so that the limiting member extends into the card slot of the functional module to limit the position of the functional module. When the functional module needs to be pulled out from the installation area, the linkage drives the limiting member to move along the second direction, so that the limiting member can drive the functional module to move, thereby realizing that the functional module at least partially slides out of the installation area. And the linkage drives the limiting member to move along the first direction, and the limiting member is separated from the card slot of the functional module. At this time, the limit of the functional module is released, and the functional module can be pulled out by the part of the functional module extending out of the installation area. The process of installing the function module on the function module fixture or removing it from the function module fixture is simple and convenient, and no additional tools such as screwdrivers are required. In addition, the data processing equipment can be hot-swapped while working, and the data processing equipment does not need to be disassembled or shut down, which can improve the operation efficiency.

In at least one embodiment, the linkage includes a sliding frame and a guide portion. The sliding frame is slidably disposed on the fixed frame along the second direction, and the limiter is slidably connected to the sliding frame along the first direction, so that the sliding frame can drive the limiter to move along the second direction. The guide portion is disposed on the fixed frame and is configured to cooperate with the limiter so that when the limiter moves along the second direction, it can move relative to the sliding frame along the first direction.

In the functional module fixing device of the above embodiment, when the connecting frame moves along the second direction, the connecting frame can move along the first direction under the action of the guide part, thereby driving the hook to extend into or out of the slot of the functional module, and by sliding the sliding frame along the second direction, the limiting member can be driven to move along the first direction and the second direction, which can simplify the operation and facilitate the loading and unloading of the functional module.

In at least one embodiment, the position-limiting member is provided with a first guide groove, the first guide groove having a guide surface, and along the insertion direction of the functional module, the guide surface is inclined toward the direction in which the position-limiting member extends into the slot of the functional module. The guide portion is fixed to one side of the fixed frame and is located in the first guide groove, contacting the guide surface, so that when the position-limiting member moves in the second direction, it can move in the first direction relative to the sliding frame.

In the functional module fixing device of the above embodiment, when the guide portion contacts the upper side of the guide surface, the connecting frame can move upward relative to the sliding frame, and the hook is located in the slot. When the sliding frame drives the connecting frame to move along the direction of pulling out the functional module, the connecting frame not only moves in the direction of pulling out the functional module, but also moves upward under the lifting of the guide portion, so that the hook can drive the functional module to extend out of the installation area, and in the process of the hook driving the functional module to move, the hook gradually moves upward until the hook is separated from the slot of the functional module, thereby releasing the limitation of the functional module, so that the functional module can be directly pulled out after at least partially extending out of the installation area.

In at least one embodiment, the linkage member further includes an elastic member, one end of which is connected to the sliding frame, and the other end of which is connected to the limiting member, for applying force to the limiting member in the direction in which the limiting member extends into the slot of the functional module.

In the functional module fixing device of the above embodiment, the tension of the elastic member can allow the hook to automatically extend into the slot of the functional module, which makes it simple to limit the position of the functional module and improves the stability of the hook.

In at least one embodiment, the position-limiting member includes a connecting frame and a hook. The connecting frame is located outside the fixing frame and is slidably arranged on the sliding frame along the first direction. The hook is arranged on the connecting frame and located in the mounting area, and is used to extend into the slot of the functional module to limit the position of the functional module or the hook moves along the first direction and the second direction at the same time. The hook moves along the second direction to drive the functional module to at least partially extend out of the mounting area. The hook moves along the first direction so that the hook can be separated from the slot of the functional module.

In the functional module fixing device of the above embodiment, the hook extends into the installation area and cooperates with the slot of the functional module. When the hook is fixed, the position of the functional module can be limited. When the hook moves under the drive of the connecting frame, the functional module can also move synchronously with the hook to facilitate the removal of the functional module.

In at least one embodiment, the sliding frame and the connecting frame are roughly overlapped along the third direction, the connecting frame is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding frame is provided with a guide column and is slidably arranged in the sliding groove along the first direction, so that the connecting frame can move relative to the sliding frame along the first direction.

In the functional module fixing device of the above embodiment, the sliding frame and the connecting frame are overlapped, and multiple guide pillars and multiple sliding grooves can be set to increase the stability and accuracy of the connecting frame when sliding relative to the sliding frame, and reduce the shaking of the connecting frame relative to the sliding frame and the scratching of the functional module.

In at least one embodiment, the linkage further includes a rotating handle and a connecting rod. The rotating handle is rotatably connected to the fixed frame, and the rotating axis extends along the third direction. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the rotating handle, and the other end is rotatably connected to the sliding frame to drive the sliding frame to move along the second direction.

In the functional module fixing device of the above embodiment, the user's gripping arm is long, and the movement of the sliding frame by rotating the handle can be more labor-saving.

In at least one embodiment, the fixing frame includes an outer shell and a plurality of guide rail assemblies. The outer shell is provided with the installation area. The plurality of guide rail assemblies are arranged at intervals on the inner side of the outer shell along the first direction and extend along the second direction. The plurality of guide rail assemblies are located in the installation area, and each of the guide rail assemblies is used to place a functional module.

In the functional module fixing device of the above embodiment, a plurality of guide rails are arranged at intervals along the first direction, so that a functional module fixing device can fix a plurality of functional modules, and the sliding direction of the functional module is along the second direction, and each functional module can be slid out and installed separately without interference.

In at least one embodiment, each guide rail assembly includes two slide rails, which are spaced apart along a third direction and are used to cooperate with each other to place a functional module. The slide rails are provided with a limiting groove, and the portion of the limiting member used to cooperate with the slot of the functional module is located in the limiting groove.

In the functional module fixing device of the above embodiment, the limiter is used to extend into the card slot of the functional module and slide within the range of the limiter to limit the sliding range of the limiter and increase the sliding stability. During the sliding process of the limiter, the part of the limiter located in the installation area can move through the limiter to the sliding slot to extend into the card slot located in the sliding slot.

The embodiment of the present application also provides a data processing device, including a mounting shell, and the data processing device also includes a functional module fixing device, and the functional module fixing device is arranged in the mounting shell.

The functional module fixing device and data processing equipment of the present application drives the sliding frame to move along the second direction by rotating the handle and the connecting rod. During the movement of the sliding frame along the second direction, the connecting frame will move synchronously with the sliding frame, and through the action of the guide part and the elastic member, the connecting frame will move along the first direction during the movement along the second direction. Therefore, the hook disposed on the connecting frame can move along the first direction and the second direction. The hook can extend into the slot of the functional module or separate from the slot of the functional module when moving along the first direction. When the hook extends into the slot of the functional module, the position of the functional module can be limited, or the hook can be moved along the second direction to drive the functional module to partially slide out of the installation area. When the hook is separated from the slot, it can contact the limit of the functional module so that the functional module can be pulled out. The functional module can be directly inserted into the installation area and the hook can be inserted into the slot of the functional module to complete the installation. The loading and unloading process of the functional module is simple and fast, and does not require additional tools or disassembly of the server. It can keep the data processing equipment working while hot-swapping, and does not need to disassemble or shut down the data processing equipment, which can improve the operation efficiency.

001:Data processing equipment

100: Functional module fixing device

10: Fixed bracket

11: Shell

111: Installation area

112: Avoidance slot

12: Guide rail assembly

121: Slide rail

1211: Sliding groove

1212: Limiting slot

20: Limiting parts

21:Connection frame

211: Chute

212: First guide groove

2121: Guiding surface

2122: First plane

2123: Second plane

22: Hook

30: Linkage

31: Sliding rack

311: Guide pillar

312: Second guide groove

32: Guidance Department

33: Elastic parts

34: Turn the handle

35: Connecting rod

200: Mounting shell

300: Electronic devices

400: Functional module

401: Card slot

Z: First direction

X: Second direction

X1: Insertion direction

X2: Pull-out direction

Y: Third direction

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the data processing equipment in an embodiment of this application.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the functional module fixing device and the functional module in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is an exploded view of the fixing bracket in Figure 1.

FIG4 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the functional module fixing device and the functional module when the hook in FIG1 is inserted into the slot of the functional module.

Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the slide rail, limiter and linkage in Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a side view of the functional module fixing device and the functional module in Figure 4.

FIG. 7 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the functional module fixing device and the functional module when the hook in FIG. 4 drives the functional module to move along the extraction direction.

Figure 8 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the slide rail, limiter and linkage in Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a side view of the functional module fixing device and the functional module in Figure 7.

FIG10 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the functional module fixing device and the functional module when the hook in FIG4 is separated from the card slot of the functional module.

Figure 11 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the slide rail, limiter and linkage in Figure 10.

Figure 12 is a side view of the functional module fixing device and the functional module in Figure 10.

Figure 13 is an exploded view of the limiter and linkage in Figure 1.

Figure 14 is a side view of the limiter in Figure 1.

The following will describe the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the attached figures in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them.

It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or may be present together with the center element. When an element is considered to be "set on" another element, it may be directly set on the other element or may be present together with the center element. The terms "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only.

When two elements (planes, lines) are arranged in parallel, it should be understood that the relationship between the two elements includes parallel and approximately parallel. Approximately parallel should be understood as a certain angle between the two elements, which is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 10°.

When two elements (planes, lines) are arranged vertically, it should be understood that the relationship between the two elements includes vertical and approximately vertical. Approximately vertical should be understood as the angle between the two elements being greater than or equal to 80° and less than 90°.

When a parameter is greater than, equal to, or less than a certain endpoint value, it should be understood that the endpoint value is allowed to have a tolerance of ±10%. For example, if A is greater than 10 compared to B, it should be understood to include the case where A is greater than 9 compared to B, and also include the case where A is greater than 11 compared to B.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of this application. The terms used in this specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application.

Some embodiments of the present application provide a functional module fixing device, which includes a fixing frame, a limiting member and a linkage member. The fixing frame is provided with an installation area, and the installation area is used to place the functional module. The limiting member is slidably arranged outside the fixing frame and is at least partially located in the installation area. The linkage member is arranged outside the fixing frame and connected to the limiting member, and the linkage member is configured to be able to drive the limiting member to move along a first direction so that the limiting member at least partially extends into the card slot of the functional module, or is separated from the card slot of the functional module, and to drive the limiting member to move along a second direction so that when the limiting member is located in the card slot of the functional module, the functional module is driven to at least partially slide out of the installation area.

In the functional module fixing device of the above-mentioned embodiment, when the functional module needs to be set in the installation area, the functional module is directly inserted into the installation area, and the functional module is connected to the electronic device, and the linkage drives the limiting member to move along the first direction, so that the limiting member extends into the card slot of the functional module to limit the position of the functional module. When the functional module needs to be pulled out from the installation area, the linkage drives the limiting member to move along the second direction, so that the limiting member can drive the functional module to move, thereby realizing that the functional module at least partially slides out of the installation area. And the linkage drives the limiting member to move along the first direction, and the limiting member is separated from the card slot of the functional module. At this time, the limit of the functional module is released, and the functional module can be pulled out by the part of the functional module extending out of the installation area. The process of installing the function module on the function module fixture or removing it from the function module fixture is simple and convenient, and no additional tools such as screwdrivers are required. In addition, the data processing equipment can be hot-swapped while working, and the data processing equipment does not need to be disassembled or shut down, which can improve the operation efficiency.

The following will be combined with the attached figures to illustrate some embodiments of this application. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. One embodiment of the present application provides a functional module fixing device 100. The functional module fixing device 100 is applied to a data processing device 001. The functional module fixing device 100 can conveniently fix and disassemble the functional module 400.

Optionally, in some embodiments, the functional module 400 includes an expansion card module, which is mainly used to increase or enhance the performance of data processing equipment, such as an expansion card for a computer or server, etc., wherein the expansion card can also integrate multiple functions, such as data storage function or data processing function.

Optionally, in some embodiments, the functional module 400 also includes a data storage module, which mainly stores data information, such as a hard drive, an optical drive, a floppy disk, etc., wherein the hard drive includes but is not limited to an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard drive, a SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) hard drive, and a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) hard drive.

Optionally, in some embodiments, the data processing device 001 includes a computer or a server.

In order to more clearly describe the technical solutions of each embodiment of the present application, a coordinate system is established in the figure, and the subsequent description of each orientation of the functional module fixing device 100 is based on the coordinate system. In the coordinate system, the first direction Z extends along the Z axis, the second direction X extends along the X axis, and the third direction Y extends along the Y axis. The first direction Z is perpendicular to the plane formed by the second direction X and the third direction Y, and the second direction X is perpendicular to the third direction Y. In the embodiments of the present application, the description of directions such as "up" and "down" are all relative to the first direction Z. In addition, for the convenience of explanation, the functional module 400 shown in the figure takes an expansion card module as an example, and the data processing device 001 in the figure is a server.

It can be understood that the first direction Z, the second direction X and the third direction Y are two relative directions in the coordinate system. For example, the installation direction of the functional module 400 is to be installed in the functional module fixing device 100 along the second direction X, and the sliding direction of the functional module 400 is also to slide out of the functional module fixing device 100 along the second direction X. Therefore, the first direction Z includes the upper direction and the lower direction, and the second direction X includes the insertion direction X1 and the extraction direction X2 of the functional module 400.

It is understood that the first direction Z, the second direction X and the third direction Y in the embodiment of the present application correspond to the X axis, the Y axis and the Z axis respectively, which is only for the convenience of describing the technical solution and does not represent the protection scope. For example, the first direction Z may not extend along the Z axis, but may have an angle greater than 0° with the Z axis, such as 5°, 10°, etc.

The functional module 400 is provided with a card slot 401, which penetrates the functional module 400 along the first direction Z, and the card slot 401 is located on one side of the functional module 400 parallel to the second direction X. Optionally, the number of the card slots 401 is two, and they are located on two opposite sides of the functional module 400. It can be understood that when the functional module 400 is a data storage module such as a hard disk drive, due to the specification restrictions of the hard disk drive, it is inconvenient to set the card slot 401 penetrating along the first direction. A connection structure such as a bracket can be added on both sides of the hard disk drive, and the bracket is provided with a card slot 401 to realize the connection between the hard disk drive and the data processing device 001.

Please refer to Figures 3 and 4 together. The functional module fixing device 100 includes a fixing frame 10, a limiting member 20 and a linkage member 30. The fixing frame 10 is provided with an installation area 111, and the functional module 400 is located in the installation area 111. At least part of the limiting member 20 can be located in the installation area 111, and the part of the limiting member 20 located in the installation area 111 can extend into the slot 401 of the functional module 400. The linkage member 30 is connected to the limiting member 20, and the linkage member 30 is configured to be able to drive the limiting member 20 to move along the first direction Z and the second direction X.

When the functional module 400 needs to be placed in the installation area 111, the functional module 400 is directly inserted into the installation area 111, and the functional module 400 is connected to the electronic device 300, and the linkage 30 drives the limiting member 20 to move along the first direction Z, so that the limiting member 20 extends into the card slot 401 of the functional module 400 to limit the position of the functional module 400.

When the functional module 400 needs to be pulled out from the installation area 111, the linkage 30 drives the limiting member 20 to move along the second direction X, so that the limiting member 20 can drive the functional module 400 to move, thereby realizing that the functional module 400 at least partially slides out of the installation area 111. The linkage 30 drives the limiting member 20 to move along the first direction Z, and separates the limiting member 20 from the card slot 401 of the functional module 400. At this time, the limiting of the functional module 400 is released, and the functional module 400 can be pulled out by the part of the functional module 400 extending outside the installation area 111.

The process of installing the functional module 400 on the functional module fixing device 100 or removing it from the functional module fixing device 100 is simple and convenient, and does not require any additional tools such as a screwdriver.

Furthermore, the data processing equipment 001 is usually stacked during use, and the reserved space is small. The linkage 30 drives the limiter 20, and the limiter 20 drives the functional module 400 to move. The moving direction of the linkage 30 is consistent with the moving direction of the functional module 400, and the space occupied is small.

The fixing frame 10 includes a housing 11 and a rail assembly 12. The mounting area 111 is disposed on the housing 11. The functional module 400 is inserted into the mounting area 111 from the opening of the mounting area 111. The rail assembly 12 is located in the mounting area 111 and is disposed at intervals on the inner side of the housing 11 along the first direction Z. The rail assembly 12 extends along the second direction X, and the rail assembly 12 cooperates with the functional module 400 so that the functional module 400 can slide relative to the rail assembly 12 along the second direction X to be inserted into the mounting area 111 or slide out of the mounting area 111.

In some embodiments, the number of guide rail assemblies 12 is two, and the two guide rail assemblies 12 are arranged at intervals along the first direction Z, so that one functional module fixing device 100 can fix two functional modules 400, and the sliding direction of the functional module 400 is along the second direction X, and each functional module 400 can be slid out and installed separately without interference. It is understood that the number of guide rail assemblies 12 is not limited to two, but can be other numbers, such as three, four, five, etc.

Furthermore, since the position-limiting member 20 extends into the slot 401 of the functional module 400 along the first direction Z, which is consistent with the spacing direction of the multiple functional modules 400, in some embodiments, the position-limiting member 20 can be inserted into the slots 401 of the multiple functional modules 400 to limit the multiple functional modules 400 at the same time or drive the multiple functional modules 400 to move at the same time.

Optionally, the outer shell 11 is roughly rectangular in shape, and includes two side panels and a top panel, the top panel is located between the two side panels, and the two side panels are spaced apart to enclose the mounting area 111. The top panel is parallel to the plane formed by the second direction X and the third direction Y, and the side panel is parallel to the plane formed by the first direction Z and the second direction X. The guide rail assembly 12 is disposed on the side panel.

Optionally, in some embodiments, each guide rail assembly 12 includes two slide rails 121, the two slide rails 121 are arranged at intervals along the third direction Y, and the functional module 400 is arranged between the two slide rails 121. Each slide rail 121 is provided with a sliding groove 1211, the sliding groove 1211 penetrates the opposite ends of the slide rail 121 along the second direction X, and the sliding groove 1211 penetrates the slide rail 121 close to one side of the functional module 400, and the opposite sides of the functional module 400 are respectively located in two different sliding grooves 1211, and slide under the guidance of the sliding groove 1211.

Optionally, the slide rail 121 is provided with a limit groove 1212, which penetrates the upper side of the slide rail 121 and is connected to the sliding groove 1211. The limit member 20 is used to extend into the slot 401 of the functional module 400 and slide within the range of the limit groove 1212 to limit the sliding range of the limit member 20 and increase the sliding stability. During the sliding process of the limit member 20, the part of the limit member 20 located in the installation area 111 can move to the sliding groove 1211 through the limit groove 1212 to extend into the slot 401 located in the sliding groove 1211.

Please refer to Figures 4 to 12, wherein Figures 4 to 6 are schematic diagrams of the functional module 400 being located in the installation area 111 and the hook 22 extending into the slot 401 of the functional module 400. Figures 7 to 9 are schematic diagrams of the hook 22 driving the functional module 400 to move. Figures 10 to 12 are schematic diagrams of the hook 22 being separated from the slot 401 of the functional module 400. The position limiting member 20 includes a connecting frame 21 and a hook 22, the connecting frame 21 being arranged on the outer side of the housing 11, and the connecting frame 21 being connected to the linkage member 30, so that the linkage member 30 drives the connecting frame 21 to move. The hook 22 is arranged on the connecting frame 21 and extends into the installation area 111 through the avoidance groove 112 of the outer shell 11. The hook 22 is located in the limit groove 1212 and can slide along the second direction X and along the first direction Z within the range of the limit groove 1212, so that the hook 22 extends into the slot 401 of the functional module 400. Optionally, as mentioned above, the first direction Z has two directions, the hook 22 can be arranged to move upward to extend into the slot 401 of the functional module 400, or the hook 22 can be arranged to move downward to extend into the slot 401. For the convenience of subsequent description, the embodiment of this application takes the hook 22 moving downward to extend into the slot 401 as an example.

Optionally, the shape of the hook 22 is roughly L-shaped, so that one end can be connected to the connecting frame 21, and the other end can be bent downward and extend into the slot 401 of the functional module 400.

Please refer to FIG. 13 . Optionally, in some embodiments, the linkage 30 includes a sliding frame 31 and a guide portion 32 . The sliding frame 31 is slidably disposed on one side of the housing 11 along the second direction X. The connecting frame 21 is slidably disposed on one side of the sliding frame 31 away from the housing 11 along the first direction Z, so that when the sliding frame 31 moves along the second direction X, it can drive the connecting frame 21 to move along the second direction X. The guide portion 32 is disposed on one side of the housing 11 and can cooperate with the connecting frame 21 so that the connecting frame 21 can move along the first direction Z during the sliding process along the second direction X.

When the connecting frame 21 moves along the second direction X, the connecting frame 21 can move along the first direction Z under the action of the guide portion 32, thereby driving the hook 22 to extend into the slot 401 of the functional module 400 or to escape from the slot 401. By sliding the sliding frame 31 along the second direction X, the limiting member 20 can be driven to move along the first direction Z and the second direction X, which can simplify the operation and facilitate the loading and unloading of the functional module 400.

In order to enable the connecting frame 21 to slide relative to the sliding frame 31 along the first direction Z, in some embodiments, the sliding frame 31 and the connecting frame 21 are substantially overlapped along the third direction Y, and the sliding frame 31 is provided with a guide post 311, and the guide post 311 is fixed to a side of the connecting frame 21 away from the outer shell 11. The connecting frame 21 is provided with a slide groove 211, and the guide post 311 is inserted into the slide groove 211, and the length of the slide groove 211 along the first direction Z is greater than the diameter of the guide post 311, so that the guide post 311 can slide relatively along the first direction Z, and the width of the slide groove 211 along the second direction X is adapted to the diameter, so that when the guide post 311 moves along the second direction X, it can drive the connecting frame 21 to move. The shapes of the optional sliding frame 31 and the connecting frame 21 are both roughly rectangular sheet structures.

By overlapping the sliding frame 31 and the connecting frame 21, the occupied area in the second direction X can be reduced. Since the sliding frame 31 and the connecting frame 21 both slide along the second direction X, and the card slot 401 of some functional modules 400 is close to the opening of the installation area 111, if the occupied area in the second direction X is too large, it is easy for the hook 22 to not be able to extend into the card slot 401 of the functional module 400.

It is understandable that the positions of the guide post 311 and the slide groove 211 can be interchanged, that is, the guide post 311 is provided on the connecting frame 21, and the guide groove is provided on the slide frame 31. The shape of the guide post 311 is cylindrical, and in other embodiments, it can also be rectangular, pentagonal, etc.

Please refer to Figure 14, in order to allow the sliding frame 31 to slide along the second direction X, and the connecting frame 21 to slide along the first direction Z relative to the sliding frame 31 during the sliding process of the sliding frame 31. In some embodiments, the connecting frame 21 is provided with a first guide groove 212, and the first guide groove 212 has a guide surface 2121. The sliding frame 31 is provided with a second guide groove 312. The guide portion 32 fixed to one side of the outer shell 11 is penetrated through the second guide groove 312 and is located in the first guide groove 212, and the guide column is in contact with the guide surface 2121.

The width of the second guide groove 312 along the first direction Z is substantially the same as the diameter of the guide portion 32, and the length of the second guide groove 312 along the second direction X is greater than the diameter of the guide portion 32, so that the slide frame 31 can slide along the second direction X.

Along the first direction Z and the second direction X, the width and length of the first guide groove 212 are both greater than the guide portion 32, so that the connecting frame 21 has sufficient space to move along the first direction Z and the second direction X. The guide surface 2121 in contact with the guide portion 32 is inclined, and the inclined direction is: along the insertion direction X1 of the functional module 400, the guide surface 2121 is inclined toward the direction in which the limiter 20 extends into the slot 401 of the functional module 400, that is, it is inclined downward.

When the guide portion 32 contacts the upper side of the guide surface 2121, the connecting frame 21 can move upward relative to the sliding frame 31, and the hook 22 is located in the slot 401. When the sliding frame 31 drives the connecting frame 21 to move along the extraction direction X2 of the functional module 400, the connecting frame 21 not only moves in the extraction direction X2 of the functional module 400, but also moves upward under the lifting of the guide portion 32, so that the hook 22 can drive the functional module 400 to extend out of the installation area 111, and in the process of the hook 22 driving the functional module 400 to move, the hook 22 gradually moves upward until the hook 22 is separated from the slot 401 of the functional module 400, thereby releasing the restriction of the functional module 400, so that the functional module 400 can be directly extracted after at least partially extending out of the installation area 111.

By passing the guide portion 32 through the first guide groove 212 and the second guide groove 312, the sliding frame 31 can slide stably along the second direction X, and can also drive the connecting frame 21 to move upward during the sliding process of the sliding frame 31. The structure is simple, and the guide portion 32 has two functions, which is a clever design.

It is understood that the number of the first guide groove 212, the second guide groove 312 and the guide portion 32 is not limited. For example, there may be three first guide grooves 212, three second guide grooves 312 and three guide portions 32, and they correspond to each other. There may also be two first guide grooves 212, three guide portions 32 and three second guide grooves 312, and one guide portion 32 is only provided in one second guide groove 312. Each first guide groove 212 does not necessarily have a guide surface 2121. At least one of the multiple first guide grooves 212 may have a guide surface 2121. In other embodiments, the connecting frame 21 may not be provided with the first guide groove 212, but the guide surface 2121 is formed by the shape of the connecting frame 21.

Optionally, in some embodiments, the linkage member 30 further includes an elastic member 33, one end of the elastic member 33 is connected to the sliding frame 31, and the other end is connected to the connecting frame 21 of the limiting member 20. When the guide portion 32 contacts the lower side of the guide surface 2121 to lift the connecting frame 21, the connecting frame 21 stretches the elastic member 33, so that the elastic member 33 applies a force to the connecting frame 21 in the direction of the hook extending into the slot 401 of the functional module 400, that is, the elastic member 33 applies a downward force to the connecting frame 21. When the sliding frame 31 drives the connecting frame 21 to move along the insertion direction X1 of the functional module 400, the connecting frame 21 can move downward under the pulling of the elastic member 33, so that the hook 22 can be inserted into the slot 401. The pulling force of the elastic member 33 can allow the hook 22 to automatically extend into the slot 401 of the functional module 400, thereby limiting the position of the functional module 400 and improving the stability of the hook 22. The elastic member 33 can be a spring.

It is understandable that in other embodiments, the elastic member 33 may not be provided, for example, the hook 22 is extended into the slot 401 of the functional module 400 by the gravity of the stopper 20 itself. For another example, magnets that can attract each other are provided on the connecting frame 21 and the sliding frame 31, and the magnets are adsorbed to apply a downward force to the connecting frame 21.

Optionally, in some embodiments, the first guide groove 212 further has a first plane 2122 and a second plane 2123, and the first plane 2122 and the second plane 2123 are both connected to the guide surface 2121, and the guide surface 2121 is located between the first plane 2122 and the second plane 2123. The first plane 2122 and the second plane 2123 are both planes parallel to the second direction X, and the first plane 2122 is higher than the second plane 2123. When the guide portion 32 contacts the first plane 2122, the hook 22 extends into the slot 401 of the functional module 400. When the guide portion 32 contacts the second plane 2123, the guide portion 32 lifts the connecting frame 21, and the hook 22 is located outside the slot 401 of the functional module 400.

When the elastic member 33 is stretched, a downward force is applied to the connecting frame 21. If the guide portion 32 is not provided with the first plane 2122 and the second plane 2123, and the guide portion 32 is only in contact with the guide surface 2121, the guide surface 2121 is inclined, and when the connecting frame 21 is subjected to the downward force, it will also be subjected to the force of the insertion direction X1 of the functional module 400, so that the connecting frame 21 will automatically move toward the insertion direction X1 of the functional module 400 and move downward. That is, when the sliding frame 31 is manually moved to separate the hook 22 from the slot 401 of the functional module 400 and pull out the functional module 400, if the manual force applied to the sliding frame 31 is released, the connecting frame 21 will move toward the insertion direction X1 of the functional module 400 and move downward under the action of the elastic member 33. If the functional module 400 needs to be inserted at this time, the sliding frame 31 needs to be moved again, and the position of the sliding frame 31 needs to be kept stable so that the hook 22 does not interfere with the functional module 400. Only then can the functional module 400 be inserted.

By setting the second plane 2123, when the guide part 32 lifts the connecting frame 21 to separate the hook 22 from the slot 401 of the functional module 400, the guide part 32 contacts the second plane 2123, and the force between the second plane 2123 and the guide part 32 is the force along the first direction Z, and no separation occurs, so the position of the connecting frame 21 can be kept stable, and when the functional module 400 is inserted into the installation area 111, no interference occurs. The installation of the functional module 400 is more convenient by using the second plane 2123.

Optionally, in some embodiments, the linkage 30 further includes a rotating handle 34 and a connecting rod 35. One end of the rotating handle 34 is rotatably connected to the housing 11, and the other end is used for the user to grasp so that the rotating handle 34 rotates. The transfer axis of the rotating handle 34 extends along the third direction Y, so that when the rotating handle 34 rotates, the position of the first direction Z and the second direction X will change. One end of the connecting rod 35 is rotatably connected to the rotating handle 34, and the other end is rotatably connected to the sliding frame 31. By rotating the rotating handle 34, the connecting frame 21 can be driven to move along the second direction X. The distance between the connection point of the connecting rod 35 and the rotating handle 34 and the rotating point of the rotating handle 34 is smaller than the distance between the two ends of the rotating handle 34. That is, the force arm at the user's grip is longer, and the sliding frame 31 can be moved more labor-savingly by rotating the grip 34. Since the internal structure of the data processing device 001 is complex and the data processing device 001 is usually stacked in the mainframe when working, the space for installing and removing the functional module 400 is small, and it is also inconvenient to apply force. By setting the rotating grip 34, the force required to extend the functional module 400 partly out of the installation space can be reduced. In addition, since the functional module 400 needs to be plugged in and out of the opening of the installation area 111, space is generally reserved. The long force arm of the rotating grip 34 can make the rotating grip 34 closer to the opening of the installation area 111, so as to facilitate the user's grip.

Taking the structure shown in the figure as an example, the installation and removal process of the functional module 400 is explained. It can be understood that this is only the installation and removal process of the functional module 400 in one embodiment of this application, which is only for the convenience of understanding this solution and does not represent the entire protection scope of this application.

When the functional module 400 is disassembled, as shown in FIG. 4 , FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , the hook 22 is located at the first position. When the hook 22 is located at the first position, if the functional module 400 is located in the installation area 111 , the hook 22 is located in the slot 401 of the functional module 400 (as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 6 ).

As shown in FIG. 7 , FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 , the hook 22 is at the second position at this time. When the hook 22 moves from the first position to the second position, the functional module 400 can be partially pulled out. The process of the hook 22 moving from the first position to the second position is as follows: the user holds the rotating handle 34 and rotates it in the pulling direction X2. The rotating handle 34 pulls the connecting rod 35 during the rotation process, and the connecting rod 35 pulls the sliding frame 31. The sliding frame 31 moves along the pulling direction X2 under the guidance of the guide portion 32. The connecting frame 21 also moves synchronously along the extraction direction X2 with the sliding frame 31. During the movement of the connecting frame 21, the guide portion 32 gradually transitions from contacting the first plane 2122 to contacting the guide surface 2121, so that when the connecting frame 21 moves along the extraction direction X2, it also gradually moves upward. Since the hook 22 is connected to the connecting frame 21, the hook 22 also moves along the extraction direction X2 and upward with the connecting frame 21. At this time, the hook 22 is located in the second position. During the movement of the hook 22 along the extraction direction X2, the functional module 400 will be driven to move, so that part of the functional module 400 is located outside the installation area 111.

As shown in Figures 10, 11 and 12, the hook 22 is at the third position. The process of the hook 22 moving from the second position to the third position is as follows: the user continues to rotate the rotating handle 34, and drives the connecting frame 21 to move through the connecting rod 35 and the sliding frame 31. The guide portion 32 transitions from contacting the guide surface 2121 to contacting the second plane 2123. The guide portion 32 no longer lifts the connecting frame 21. At this time, the hook 22 is separated from the card slot 401 of the functional module 400. The user can directly pull out the functional module 400 by exposing the installation area of the functional module 400.

When the functional module 400 is needed, the hook 22 is first controlled to be located at the third position so that the hook 22 and the functional module 400 do not interfere with each other. The functional module 400 is inserted into the installation area 111, and then the handle 34 is rotated in the insertion direction X1. Driven by the connecting rod 35, the sliding frame 31 moves along the insertion direction X1, and the connecting frame 21 moves along the insertion direction X1 with the sliding frame 31. At this time, the guide portion 32 gradually moves away from the second plane 2123 during the movement of the connecting frame 21, and contacts the guide surface 2121 under the downward pulling force applied by the elastic member 33, so that the connecting frame 21 moves along the insertion direction X1 and also gradually moves downward. At this time, the hook 22 arranged on the connecting frame 21 is located at the second position.

It is understandable that if the functional module 400 is directly inserted into the installation area 111 and connected to the electronic device 300, the hook 22 will not drive the functional module 400 to move during the installation of the functional module 400. Therefore, when the hook 22 moves downward and in the insertion direction X1, the hook 22 will contact the surface of the functional module 400 and stop sliding downward but only move along the insertion direction X1 until the hook 22 moves to a position corresponding to the slot 401 of the functional module 400. Under the pulling force of the elastic member 33, the hook 22 moves downward and extends into the slot 401 of the functional module 400 to limit the position of the functional module 400. At this time, the hook 22 is in the third position.

When the functional module 400 is located in the installation area 111 and needs to move a certain distance along the insertion direction X1 to connect with the electronic device 300, the hook 22 moves downward and toward the insertion direction X1 at the second position, and the hook 22 extends into the slot 401 during the movement, and drives the functional module 400 to move along the insertion direction X1. When the hook 22 moves to the third position, the functional module 400 is connected with the electronic device 300.

One embodiment of the present application also provides a data processing device 001, the data processing device 001 includes a mounting case 200, a functional module fixture 100 and an electronic device 300, the electronic device 300 and the functional module fixture 100 are both located in the mounting case 200, the electronic device 300 is located on one side of the functional module fixture 100, and the functional module 400 can be connected to the electronic device 300 when inserted into the functional module fixture 100.

In summary, the present application provides a functional module fixing device 100 and a data processing device 001, wherein the handle 34 and the connecting rod 35 are rotated to drive the sliding frame 31 to move along the second direction X. During the movement of the sliding frame 31 along the second direction X, the connecting frame 21 will move synchronously with the sliding frame 31, and through the action of the guide portion 32 and the elastic member 33, the connecting frame 21 will move along the first direction Z during the movement along the second direction X. Therefore, the hook 22 disposed on the connecting frame 21 can move along the first direction Z and the second direction X. The hook 22 can move along the first direction Z to extend into the slot 401 of the functional module 400 or separate from the slot 401 of the functional module 400. When the hook 22 extends into the slot 401 of the functional module 400, the position of the functional module 400 can be limited, or the hook 22 can move along the second direction X to drive the functional module 400 to partially slide out of the installation area 111. When the hook 22 is separated from the slot 401, it can contact the limit of the functional module 400 so that the functional module 400 can be pulled out. The installation can be completed by directly inserting the functional module 400 into the installation area 111 and allowing the hook 22 to extend into the slot 401 of the functional module 400. The loading and unloading process of the functional module 400 is simple and quick, and does not require additional tools or disassembly of the server. It can be hot-swapped while the data processing device 001 is working, and does not require disassembly or shutdown of the data processing device 001, which can improve operating efficiency.

In addition, ordinary technicians in this technical field should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application, and are not used to limit this application. As long as they are within the scope of the essence of this application, appropriate changes and modifications to the above embodiments are within the scope of disclosure of this application.

001:Data processing equipment

100: Functional module fixing device

200: Mounting shell

300: Electronic devices

400: Functional module

Z: First direction

X: Second direction

Y: Third direction

Claims (7)

A functional module fixing device, wherein the functional module fixing device comprises: a fixing frame, the fixing frame is provided with a mounting area, the mounting area is used to place the functional module; a limiting member, the limiting member is slidably arranged outside the fixing frame and is at least partially located in the mounting area; a linkage member, the linkage member is arranged outside the fixing frame and is connected to the limiting member, the linkage member is configured to be able to drive the limiting member to move along a first direction so that the limiting member at least partially extends into the fixing frame. The function module is connected to the card slot of the function module, or is separated from the card slot of the function module, and can drive the limiter to move along the second direction, so that when the limiter is located in the card slot of the function module, the function module is driven to at least partially slide out of the installation area; the linkage member includes: a sliding frame, the sliding frame is slidably arranged on the fixed frame along the second direction, the limiter is slidably connected to the sliding frame along the first direction, so that the sliding frame can drive the limiter to move along the second direction; the guide portion, the The guide portion is arranged on the fixed frame and is configured to cooperate with the limiter so that when the limiter moves in the second direction, it can move in the first direction relative to the sliding frame; a rotating handle, the rotating handle is rotatably connected to the fixed frame, and the rotating axis extends along the third direction; a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the rotating handle, and the other end is rotatably connected to the sliding frame to drive the sliding frame to move in the second direction; the limiter includes: a connecting frame, the connecting frame is located at the fixed frame The outer side of the fixing frame and is slidably arranged on the sliding frame along the first direction; A hook is arranged on the connecting frame and located in the installation area, and is used to extend into the slot of the functional module to limit the position of the functional module or the hook moves along the first direction and the second direction at the same time. The hook moves along the second direction to drive the functional module to at least partially extend out of the installation area. The hook moves along the first direction so that the hook can be separated from the slot of the functional module. According to the functional module fixing device as described in claim 1, the limiting member is provided with a first guide groove, the first guide groove has a guide surface, and along the insertion direction of the functional module, the guide surface is inclined toward the direction in which the limiting member extends into the slot of the functional module; the guide portion is fixed to one side of the fixing frame and is located in the first guide groove, contacting the guide surface, so that when the limiting member moves along the second direction, it can move relative to the sliding frame along the first direction. According to the functional module fixing device as described in claim 1, the linkage member further includes an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the sliding frame, and the other end is connected to the limiting member, which is used to apply force to the limiting member in the direction of the limiting member extending into the card slot of the functional module. According to the functional module fixing device as described in claim 1, the sliding frame and the connecting frame are roughly overlapped along the third direction, the connecting frame is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding frame is provided with a guide column and is slidably arranged in the sliding groove along the first direction, so that the connecting frame can move relative to the sliding frame along the first direction. According to the functional module fixing device as described in claim 1, the fixing frame includes: a housing, the housing is provided with the mounting area; a plurality of rail assemblies, the plurality of rail assemblies are arranged at intervals along the first direction on the inner side of the housing and extend along the second direction, the plurality of rail assemblies are located in the mounting area, and each of the rail assemblies is used to place a functional module. According to the functional module fixing device as described in claim 5, each set of the guide rails includes two slide rails, the two slide rails are spaced along the third direction and are used to match each other to place the functional module, the slide rails are provided with a limiting groove, and the part of the limiting member used to match the slot of the functional module is located in the limiting groove. A data processing device includes a mounting shell, wherein the data processing device also includes a functional module fixing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, and the functional module fixing device is arranged in the mounting shell.

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