Rack device

bracket device

RACK DEVICE

The invention relates to a bracket device, in particular to a bracket device for setting a server on a rack.

In order to increase the installation density of servers, generally a plurality of servers are installed on the same rack. There are two main types of known racks. The first type is the 2-Post Rack. The two-column rack has two main supporting columns, and the rear side of the server is installed on the main supporting columns through the bracket device.

The second type is a four-post rack (4-Post Rack). The four-column rack has two front supporting columns and two rear supporting columns, and the front side and the rear side of the server are installed on the front supporting columns and the rear supporting columns through the bracket device. In addition, in order to cope with various servers of different sizes, telescopic slide rails are designed on the bracket device so that servers of different sizes can be installed on the same rack.

In the conventional technology, the two-post rack and the four-post rack correspond to different support devices, so it is difficult for the server to be easily configured between the two-post rack and the four-post rack.

In view of this, the present invention provides a bracket device suitable for two-post racks and four-post racks, so as to increase the convenience of configuring servers between the two-post racks and the four-post racks.

An embodiment of the invention discloses a support device, which includes a fixing frame, a sliding frame, a connecting frame, and a handle. The fixing frame is used for fixing on a casing. The sliding frame is slidably set on the The above fixing frame. The connecting frame is pivotally connected to one end of the sliding frame. The handle is pivotally connected to the fixing frame via a first rotating shaft. When the above-mentioned casing is arranged on a two-column frame, one end of the above-mentioned fixing frame is fixed on a main supporting column, and the above-mentioned sliding frame is located at a receiving position. When the above-mentioned casing is arranged on a four-column frame, one end of the above-mentioned fixed frame is fixed on a rear support column, the above-mentioned sliding frame is deployed to an unfolded position relative to the above-mentioned fixed frame, and the above-mentioned connecting frame is fixed on a front support column.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the bracket device further includes: an elastic element connected to the above-mentioned handle and the above-mentioned fixing frame; and a switching mechanism arranged on the above-mentioned fixing frame to limit the above-mentioned handle to a buckling position . The handle is released by operating the switching mechanism, and the elastic element rotates the handle relative to the fixing frame to a holding position.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the handle includes: a body part pivotally connected to the fixing frame via the first rotating shaft; a grip part connected to the body part; a first buckle part connected to the body part; and a second buckle part connected to the above-mentioned body part. When the switching mechanism restricts the handle to the fastening position, a latch of the switching mechanism is fastened to the first buckling portion. When the switching mechanism releases the handle, the latch is disengaged from the first buckling portion.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing frame further includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member. When the handle is at the buckling position, the grip part is in contact with the first limiting part, the body part is in contact with the second limiting part, and the second buckling part is in contact with the second limiting part. separate. When the handle is at the holding position, the holding part is separated from the first limiting part, the body part is separated from the second limiting part, and the second buckling part is in contact with the second limiting part. pieces.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the connecting frame further includes: a rotating plate pivotally connected to the sliding frame via a second rotating shaft; and a hook structure disposed on the rotating plate. When the sliding frame is located at the storage position, the hook structure is engaged in a first buckle slot of the fixing frame. When the casing is arranged on the four-column frame, the hook structure is engaged with the front support column.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the hook structure is movably disposed on the rotating plate, and the connecting frame further includes a connecting spring disposed on the rotating plate and providing an elastic force to the hook structure.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the bracket device further includes a locking mechanism disposed on the above-mentioned fixing frame, and a first pin is disposed on the above-mentioned casing. The fixing frame further includes a first locking hole, and the first pin passes through the first locking hole, and the locking mechanism is used to restrict or allow the first pin to move in the first locking hole.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned locking hole further includes a first narrow portion and a first wide portion, and when the above-mentioned locking mechanism restricts the above-mentioned first pin in the above-mentioned first narrow portion, the above-mentioned fixing frame is fixed on the above-mentioned The casing, and when the locking mechanism allows the first pin to move into the first wide portion, the fixing frame is allowed to be disassembled from the casing.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the bracket device further includes a second pin disposed on the casing, wherein the fixing frame further includes a second locking hole, and the second locking hole further includes a second narrow portion and a second wide portion, when the first pin is located in the first narrow portion, the second pin is located in the second narrow portion, and when the first pin is located in the first wide portion, the second pin is located in the Second wide part.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned sliding frame includes a main opening, and the above-mentioned fixing frame further includes a plurality of guides, which are located in the above-mentioned main opening. - Vertical movement.

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a stand device disposed on a two-post rack according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the bracket device of FIG. 1 installed on a four-column frame.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bracket device in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the bracket device of FIG. 3 .

FIG. 5 is a front view of the fixing bracket in FIG. 3 , wherein the fixing bracket is in a fixed position.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the fixing bracket in FIG. 3 , wherein the fixing bracket is in a dismounted position.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the bracket device in FIG. 3 , wherein the connecting frame is in a storage position.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the bracket device in FIG. 3 , wherein the connecting frame is in an installation position.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the stand device of FIG. 3 with the handle in a snap-in position.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the stand device in FIG. 3 with the handle in a holding position.

In order to make it easier for those skilled in the art to understand and implement the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the present invention provides many applicable inventive concepts, which can be implemented in various specific forms. Those skilled in the art can utilize the details described in these and other embodiments and other applicable structural, logical and electrical changes to practice the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

The description of the present invention provides different examples to illustrate the technical features of different implementations of the present invention. Wherein, the arrangement of each element in the embodiment is for illustration, not for limiting the present invention. In addition, the partial repetition of the symbols in the figures in the embodiments is for the purpose of simplifying the description, and does not imply the relationship between different embodiments. Wherein, the same reference numerals used in the illustrations and descriptions represent the same or similar components. The illustrations in this specification are in simplified form and have not been drawn to precise scale. For clarity and ease of illustration, directional terms (eg, top, bottom, up, down, and diagonal) refer to accompanying illustrations. The directional terms used in the following description are not used to limit the scope of the present invention when they are not clearly used in the scope of the attached patent application below.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a stand device 1 disposed on a two-column frame F1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the stand device 1 of FIG. 1 disposed on a four-column frame F2. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the stand device 1 of FIG. 1 . FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the stand device 1 of FIG. 3 . There may be two rack devices 1, which are respectively disposed on two opposite side walls of the server (Server) S1. The bracket device 1 is used to fix the server S1 on the two-post rack F1 or the four-post rack F2. The above-mentioned server S1 may be a network communication server or a data processing server, but is not limited thereto.

Each stand device 1 includes a fixing frame 10 , a sliding frame 20 , a connecting frame 30 , and a handle 40 . The fixing frame 10 is used for fixing on the side wall of the casing S10 of the server S1. The sliding frame 20 is slidably disposed on the fixing frame 10 . The sliding frame 20 and the fixing frame 10 are elongated structures and extend along a longitudinal direction D1. slip The movable frame 20 moves relative to the fixed frame 10 along the longitudinal direction D1. The connecting frame 30 is pivotally connected to one end of the sliding frame 20 . The handle 40 is pivotally connected to the fixing frame 10 via a first rotating shaft AX1. Therefore, the user can conveniently move the casing S10 by holding the handle 40 .

When the casing S10 is disposed on the two-column frame F1, one end of the fixing frame 10 is fixed to the main supporting column F10, and the sliding frame 20 is located at a storage position. When the casing S10 is installed on the four-column frame F2, one end of the fixed frame 10 is fixed to the rear support column F20, the sliding frame 20 is deployed to an unfolded position relative to the fixed frame 10, and the connecting frame 30 is fixed to the front support column F30 . Therefore, the server S1 can be installed on the two-post rack F1 or the four-post rack F2 by using the rack device 1 of the embodiment of the present case, thereby reducing the cost of installing the server S1 on racks of different specifications. And improve the convenience of installation.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the fixing frame 10 shown in FIG. 3 , wherein the fixing frame 10 is in a detached position. FIG. 6 is a front view of the fixing frame 10 shown in FIG. 3 , wherein the fixing frame 10 is in a fixed position. In this embodiment, the server S1 further includes one or more first pins S11 and one or more second pins S12. The first pin S11 and the second pin S12 are disposed on two opposite side walls of the casing S10 (as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The first pin S11 and the second pin S12 are T-shaped. The fixing frame 10 includes a fixing body 11 , a first locking hole 12 and a plurality of second locking holes 13 . The fixing body 11 can be a plate-like structure and extends along the longitudinal direction D1. The first locking hole 12 and the second locking hole 13 pass through the fixing body 11 . The first pin S11 passes through the first locking hole 12 , and the second pin S12 passes through the second locking hole 13 .

The first locking hole 12 includes a first narrow portion 121 and a first wide portion 122 . The first narrow portion 121 is connected to the first wide portion 122 and arranged along the longitudinal direction D1. The width of the first narrow portion 121 is smaller than the width of the first wide portion 122 , and the aforementioned width is measured in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D1 . The second locking hole 13 includes a second narrow portion 131 and a second wide portion 132 .

The second narrow portion 131 is connected to the second wide portion 132 and arranged along the longitudinal direction D1. The width of the second narrow portion 131 is smaller than the width of the second wide portion 132 , and the aforementioned width is measured in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D1. As shown in FIG. 6 , when the rod portion of the first pin S11 is located in the first narrow portion 121 , the rod portion of the second pin S12 is located in the second narrow portion 131 . As shown in FIG. 5 , when the stem portion of the first pin S11 is located in the first wide portion 122 , the stem portion of the second pin S12 is located in the second wide portion 132 .

When the fixing bracket 10 is at the fixed position on the casing S10, as shown in FIG. located in the second narrow portion 131 . Since the width of the head of the first pin S11 is greater than the width of the first narrow portion 121, and the width of the head of the second pin S12 is greater than the width of the second narrow portion 131, the first pin S11 and the second pin S12 can be The fixing frame 10 is prevented from detaching from the case S10 through the first narrow portion 121 and the second narrow portion 131 .

In this embodiment, the bracket device 1 further includes a locking mechanism 50 disposed on the fixing frame 10 and adjacent to the first locking hole 12 . The locking mechanism 50 is used to limit or allow the movement of the first pin S11 in the first locking hole 12 . In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 50 can be made of a metal plate and has a fixed end 51 and a free end 52 . The fixed end 51 is fixed on the fixing frame 10 , and the free end 52 covers the first wide portion 122 . When the fixing frame 10 is installed on the casing S10, as shown in FIG. The narrow portion 121 further enables the rod portion of the second pin S12 to be confined within the second narrow portion 131 . Therefore, the fixing frame 10 can be fixed on the casing S10 by the locking mechanism 50 .

When the fixing frame 10 is removed from the casing S10 , the locking mechanism 50 can be bent so that the free end 52 of the locking mechanism 50 is separated from the fixing frame 10 . In some embodiments, the locking mechanism 50 may include a push rod 53 , and the user can bend the locking mechanism 50 by moving the push rod 53 . At this time, the locking mechanism 50 allows the first pin S11 to move in the first locking hole 12 . Move the fixing frame 10 along the longitudinal direction D1 to the dismounting position in FIG. inside the wide portion 132 . Because the width of the head of the first pin S11 is less than or equal to the width of the first wide portion 122, and the width of the head of the second pin S12 is less than or equal to the width of the second wide portion 132, therefore, the first pin S11 can pass through The second pin S12 can pass through the first wide portion 122, and the second pin S12 can pass through the second wide portion 132, thereby allowing the fixing frame 10 to be disassembled from the casing S10.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the user can install the stand device 1 on the case S10 or remove the stand device 1 from the case S10 without additional tools.

The sliding frame 20 includes a main opening 21 . The main opening 21 extends along the longitudinal direction D1, and the length of the main opening 21 is at least greater than half of the length of the sliding frame 20 . In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 50 can be located in the main Inside the opening 21. The fixing frame 10 further includes a plurality of guides 14 and a slide rail 15 . The guide 14 is disposed on the fixed body 11 . The guides 14 are located in the main opening 21 and arranged along the longitudinal direction D1. In this embodiment, the guide 14 is T-shaped, the stem of the guide 14 is located in the main opening 21 , and the head of the guide 14 covers the edge of the main opening 21 . The slide rail 15 is disposed on the fixed body 11 and located at an edge of the fixed body 11 . The sliding rail 15 extends along the longitudinal direction D1, and the edge of the sliding frame 20 is located inside the sliding rail 15 . Therefore, the guide 14 and/or the slide rail 15 can be used to limit the movement of the sliding frame 20 relative to the fixing frame 10 along the longitudinal direction D1.

The fixing frame 10 further includes a fixing plate 16 connected to the fixing body 11 . The fixing plate 16 can extend perpendicular to the fixing body 11 . The bracket device 1 further includes one or more positioning bolts T1 and one or more locking elements T2. The positioning bolt T1 and the locking member T2 can be disposed on the fixing plate 16 for being inserted into the main support column F10 in FIG. 1 or the rear support column F20 in FIG. 2 . The positioning bolt T1 can position the bracket device 1 on the main support column F10 or the rear support column F20. The locking member T2 can be locked to the main support column F10 or the rear support column F20 via a nut (not shown) disposed on the main support column F10 or the rear support column F20 . The locking member T2 can be rotated and fastened to the nut by the user's hand. Therefore, when installing the bracket device 1 to the two-post rack F1 or the four-post rack F2, no additional work is required.

FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the stand device 1 in FIG. 3 , wherein the connecting frame 30 is in a storage position. FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the bracket device 1 shown in FIG. 3 , wherein the connecting frame 30 is in an installation position. The connecting frame 30 includes a rotating plate 31 , a hook structure 32 , and a connecting spring 33 . The rotating plate 31 is pivotally connected to one end of the sliding frame 20 via a second rotating shaft AX2 . The hook structure 32 is movably disposed on the rotating plate 31 . The connection spring 33 is disposed on the rotating plate 31 and provides an elastic force to the hook structure 32 . In this embodiment, the connecting frame 30 may further include a torsion spring (not shown in the figure), which is arranged on the second rotating shaft AX2 to provide a torsion force between the rotating plate 31 and the fixing frame 10 to rotate the rotating plate 31 to the storage position.

As shown in FIG. 7 , when the sliding frame 20 is in the storage position, the hook structure 32 is engaged in a first buckle groove 19 of the fixed body 11 of the fixed frame 10 and a second buckle groove of the sliding frame 20 Within 22. Therefore, the hook structure 32 can limit the movement of the sliding frame 20 relative to the fixed frame 10 .

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 8 , when the stand device 1 is installed on the four-column frame F2 , the rotating plate 31 is rotated and the hook structure 32 is moved, so that the hook structure 32 is engaged with the front support column F30 . In addition, positioning pin T1 It can be arranged on the rotating plate 31 to be inserted into the front support column F30. The positioning bolt T1 can position the bracket device 1 on the front support column F30. Therefore, it is not necessary to use additional tools when installing the bracket device 1 to the four-post rack F2.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the stand device 1 in FIG. 3 , wherein the handle 40 is in a buckled position. FIG. 10 is a front view of the stand device 1 in FIG. 3 , wherein the handle 40 is in a holding position. The stand device 1 further includes an elastic element B1 (as shown in FIG. 4 ), which is disposed on the first rotation axis AX1 and connected to the handle 40 and the fixing frame 10 . The elastic element B1 provides a torque to the handle 40 to rotate the handle 40 relative to the fixing frame 10 . The bracket device 1 further includes a switching mechanism 60 disposed on the fixing frame 10 and can be located in the main opening 21 . The switching mechanism 60 is used to limit the handle 40 to the snap-in position, and the handle 40 is released by operating the switching mechanism 60 , at this time, the elastic element B1 rotates the handle 40 to the holding position relative to the fixing frame 10 .

The handle 40 includes a body portion 41 , a grip portion 42 , a first buckle portion 43 , and a second buckle portion 44 . The main body portion 41 is pivotally connected to the fixing frame 10 via the first rotating shaft AX1 . The first rotation axis AX1 can be located in the main opening 21 . The body portion 41 can be a long strip structure. The grip part 42 , the first buckle part 43 , and the second buckle part 44 are connected to the main body part 41 . The handle portion 42 and the main body portion 41 form an L shape. The handle portion 42 is connected to one end of the body portion 41 , and the first buckling portion 43 is connected to the other end of the body portion 41 . The handle portion 42 , the main body portion 41 , and the second buckle portion 44 form a U shape. When the handle 40 is in the buckled position, the grip portion 42 of the handle 40 does not protrude from the fixing frame 10 in the transverse direction D2 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D1 , so that the handle 40 is received on one side of the fixing frame 10 . When the handle 40 is at the holding position, the holding portion 42 of the handle 40 protrudes from the fixing frame 10 and the sliding frame 20 in the transverse direction D2, so as to facilitate the user to hold.

The fixing frame 10 further includes a first limiting component 17 and a second limiting component 18 . The first limiting member 17 and the second limiting member 18 are disposed on the fixed body 11 and located in the main opening 21 of the sliding frame 20 . The switching mechanism 60 includes a button 61 and a latch 62 . When the button 61 is pressed, the latch 62 is moved. When the button 61 is released, the latch 62 returns to the initial position by the spring (not shown) in the switching mechanism 60 . When the switching mechanism 60 limits the handle 40 to the buckling position, the latch 62 is buckled to the first buckling portion 43 . The handle portion 42 contacts or engages with the first limiting member 17 , the body portion 41 contacts or engages with the second limiting member 18 , and the second buckling portion 44 is separated from the second limiting member 18 . Therefore, through the switching mechanism 60 , the first limiting member 17 and the second limiting member 18 , the handle 40 can be stably received on one side of the fixing frame 10 .

As shown in FIG. 10 , when the switching mechanism 60 releases the handle 40 , the latch 62 is disengaged from the first buckling portion 43 . The handle portion 42 is separated from the first limiting member 17 , the body portion 41 is separated from the second limiting member 18 , and the second buckling portion 44 contacts or engages with the second limiting member 18 . Therefore, when the user grasps the grip portion 42 to lift the stand device 1 and the casing S10 (as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ), the second limiting member 18 can prevent the handle 40 from moving relative to the fixed frame 10 in the figure. Clockwise rotation in 10. Therefore, the user can lift the casing S10 conveniently. When storing the handle 40, the handle 40 can be rotated in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. After being ejected, it is engaged with the first buckling portion 43 to complete the storage of the handle 40 .

In summary, the bracket device of the present invention can be applied to two-post racks and four-post racks, so as to increase the convenience of configuring servers between the two-post racks and the four-post racks. In addition, the bracket device can be installed on the casing without using tools, which improves the convenience of installation.

The present invention meets the requirements of an invention patent, and a patent application is filed according to law. However, the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and all equivalent modifications or changes made according to the spirit of the present invention by those who are familiar with the art of this case should be Covered in the scope of the following patent applications.