TWM500933U - Media case structure with dual row storage - Google Patents

Description

Double row storage medium chassis structure

The present invention relates to a chassis structure, and more particularly to a double-row storage medium chassis structure capable of performing storage medium extraction on the inner side of two storage medium modules.

The server is a core computer that serves each computer in the network system, and provides functions such as a disk and a print service required by the network user, and also allows each client to share resources in the network environment with each other. The basic structure of the server is roughly the same as that of a general personal computer. It consists of components such as a central processing unit (CPU), a memory, and an input/output (I/O) device, and is connected by a bus. Connect them internally, connecting the central processing unit and memory through the Northbridge Chip, and connecting the input/output devices through the Southbridge Chip.

The dimensions of the cabinets are also based on common industry standards, usually ranging from 22U to 48U. According to the height of the U, the user can flexibly adjust the height according to the elevation of the server to store network devices such as servers, hubs, and disk array cabinets. After the server puts the above-mentioned network devices, they will be arranged side by side and arranged next to each other and placed in the factory building or machine room. Most of the server cabinets will be inconveniently operated according to the wall surface or facing insufficient space. .

In the case of a server with a removable hard disk module, when the chassis is placed in a limited space, such as the left and right sides of the chassis, there is a wall blocking, so the hard disk module is not easy to be left and right. Extraction or placement on both sides is not conducive to assembly, replacement or maintenance.

The creator has the above problems in view of the chassis structure and other unsatisfactory Facts, special research and coordination with the use of academics, try to solve the above problems.

One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a double-row storage medium chassis structure in which the user can remove the storage medium from the inner side of the two storage medium modules without using the use environment to improve the convenience of operation.

To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a double-row storage medium chassis structure including a chassis, two storage medium modules and two slide rail modules. The chassis includes a spacer and two storage spaces. Each storage space is located on each side of the spacer. Each storage medium module is housed in each storage space. Each storage medium module includes a tray rack and a plurality of storage media. The tray rack is provided with a side plate and an access port of the opposite side plate. Each storage medium is sequentially stacked or taken out from the access port in the tray holder, wherein each access port of each tray holder is correspondingly disposed. Each of the slide rail modules includes a first rail assembly assembled to the side panel of the chassis, and a second rail assembly assembled to the side panel of the tray holder.

The creation also has the following functions: by two parallel storage medium modules, each storage medium module can be accommodated in a plurality of storage media, so the double-row storage medium module can relatively increase the number of storage media. This increases the storage capacity and expandability of a single chassis. Each storage medium module is fixed to the second rail assembly of the chassis by using each of the slide rail modules, and through the spring stop, the position of the storage medium module can be restricted, and the risk of the storage medium being excessively pulled out and falling is avoided. In addition, when the storage medium module moves relative to the chassis, the cable connected to each storage medium is protected by the chain structure and moved or flexed with the chain structure, thereby protecting the cable and increasing the freedom of movement.

100‧‧‧Chassis

110‧‧‧ spacer

120‧‧‧Storage space

130‧‧‧Fixed Department

140‧‧‧Guide

150‧‧‧ slotting

160‧‧‧Strengthened baffle

200‧‧‧ Storage media module

210‧‧‧Tray rack

212‧‧‧Handle

220‧‧‧Storage medium

222‧‧‧ Signal backplane

230‧‧‧ side panels

240‧‧‧ access port

250‧‧‧Storage media combination rack

260‧‧‧Frame

262‧‧‧ pivot bracket

264‧‧‧guide elements

300‧‧‧Slide module

310‧‧‧First rail assembly

320‧‧‧Second rail assembly

322‧‧‧Shrap

400‧‧‧Chain structure

410‧‧‧ pivotal parts

500‧‧‧Central Control Unit

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the double-row storage medium chassis of the present invention.

2 is a partially exploded view showing the single storage medium module of the present creation.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing the structure of the double-row storage medium chassis of the present invention being stored in the chassis.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the two storage media modules of the present invention being respectively pulled out from the chassis.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the single storage medium module of the present invention being pulled out from the chassis, wherein the chain structure is moved or flexed.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the single storage medium module of the present invention being pulled out from the chassis and the storage medium is taken out from the access port.

This creation is a double-row storage medium chassis structure that improves the convenience of operation. Storage media as referred to herein include, but are not limited to, hard disks, optical disks, or other suitable storage medium. The detailed description and technical content of the present invention are described below with reference to the drawings, but the drawings are only for reference and explanation, and are not intended to limit the creation.

As shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the present invention provides a double-row storage medium chassis structure, including a chassis 100 , two storage medium modules 200 , and two slide rail modules 300 . The chassis 100 includes a spacer 110 and two storage spaces 120. Each of the storage spaces 120 is located on each side of the spacer 110. Each of the storage medium modules 200 is housed in each of the storage spaces 120. Each storage medium module 200 includes a tray rack 210 and a plurality of storage media 220. The tray rack 210 is provided with a side plate 230 and an access port 240 opposite to the side plate 230. Each storage medium 220 is sequentially stacked or removed from the access port 240 in the tray holder 210. Each access port 240 of each storage medium module 200 is correspondingly disposed. Each rail The module 300 includes a first rail assembly 310 assembled to the side panel of the chassis 100, and a second rail assembly 320 assembled to the side panel 230 of the tray holder 210.

In this embodiment, each storage medium module 200 further includes a storage medium assembly 250 for superimposing the storage mediums 220, and the storage medium assembly 250 is disposed on the tray holder 210 in a riveted manner. Each storage medium 220 is sequentially stacked or taken out from the access port 240 in the storage medium assembly rack 250. Therefore, when a certain storage medium 220 needs to be assembled, replaced, or repaired, the creation chassis 100 can access the storage medium 220 from two opposite inner directions (ie, the access ports 240) of the two storage medium modules 200 without limitation. .

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, each storage media assembly 250 can carry 15 storage media 220, and the dual-row storage media module 200 can carry 30 storage media 220, so that the number of storage media 220 can be relatively increased. In turn, the storage capacity and expandability of the single chassis 100 are increased.

As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , each storage medium module 200 further includes a chain structure 400 connecting each tray holder 210 and a frame 260 accommodating the chain structure 400 . The frame 260 is disposed on the tray rack 210 and adjacent to the storage medium assembly rack 250. The chain structure 400 can relatively restrict the position of the tray rack 210 to the chassis 100, and cooperate with the rail module 300 and the second rail assembly 320 to prevent the tray rack 210 from being excessively pulled out and falling. The chain structure 400 is connected by a plurality of pivotal members 410. The spacer 110 further includes a fixing portion 130 connected to one end of the chain structure 400, and the frame 260 includes a pivoting bracket 262 connecting the other end of the chain structure 400.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front end of the spacer 110 further includes a central control unit 500 for monitoring the access status or other operations of each storage medium 220. The rear end of the spacer 110 is accommodated by the partial chain structure 400 or other cables (not shown). In addition, the storage medium assembly 250 of each storage medium 220 is electrically coupled to each storage medium 220 by a signal backplane 222 to enable the signal backplane. A cable (not shown) of 222 is inserted into each of the pivoting members 410 to be coupled to the central control unit 500. Therefore, the signal backplane 222 is disposed on the rear side of the storage medium assembly frame 250 to facilitate integration and save unnecessary wiring, and is protected by the chain structure 400 and connected to the central control unit 500, so that the cable (not shown) is neatly arranged. Good protection is obtained following the movement of the tray holder 210.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the storage medium module 200 is pulled out from the chassis 100 by the handle 212, each pivoting member 410 of the chain structure 400 is pulled out one by one from the slotted (not labeled) of the spacer 110, and the connection signal is connected. The cable (not shown) of the backing plate 222 is moved and flexed through the chain structure 400. At this time, the chain structure 400 simultaneously limits the position of the tray rack 210 relative to the chassis 100. When the storage medium module 200 is pushed back and received in the storage space 120 of the chassis 100, each pivoting member 410 of the chain structure 400 sequentially enters a slot (not shown) until the part of the pivoting member 410 is curled and received in the frame. Within 260. At this time, in order to facilitate the accommodation of the pivoting member 410 in the frame 260, the pivoting bracket 262 is provided with a rotating chute (not labeled), so that each pivoting member 410 is more easily flexed and received in the frame 260.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 , the two sides of the spacer 110 respectively include a guiding slot 140 , and each guiding slot 140 is formed just above the slot 150 . The storage medium module 200 further includes a guiding member 264 disposed on one side of the frame 260 for being disposed corresponding to the guiding slot 140. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, two guiding members 264 are preferably provided to balance the force of the tray member 210 as the guide groove 140 slides. Guide element 264 as referred to herein is preferably a pulley. Each of the tray racks 210 has a guiding member 264 disposed on one side of the frame 260 and a guiding groove 140 on both sides of the spacer 110, and a first rail assembly 310 and a second rail assembly 320 disposed on the two sides of the chassis 100. It is free to slip in the storage space 120 of the cabinet 100. In addition, since each storage medium module 200 places more storage medium 220, the chassis 100 further includes a reinforcing baffle 160 to strengthen the structure of the chassis 100.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the reinforcing baffles 160 are respectively connected to the chassis. 100 side panels and side panels at the bottom of the chassis 100. In addition, the guiding member 264 disposed on the frame 260 and the spacer 110 disposed with the guiding groove 140 are preferably reinforced metal members to provide better rigidity of the two sliding rail modules 300.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the storage medium 220 of the double-row storage medium module 200 needs to be repaired, replaced, or assembled, a single tray rack 210 is pulled out from the chassis 100, and the storage medium 220 is accessed one by one. Port 240 is replaced. In addition, please refer to FIG. 4 together, the second slide assembly 320 further includes a spring 322. The elastic piece 322 is disposed between the first slide rail assembly 310 and the second slide rail assembly 320 for returning the stop tray holder 210 to the storage space 120. In addition, by stopping the elastic piece 322, the position of the storage medium module 200 can be restricted, and the risk that the storage medium 220 is excessively pulled out and dropped can be avoided.

In summary, the embodiments disclosed herein are to be considered as illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The scope of this creation is defined by the scope of the appended patent application and covers its legal equivalents and is not limited to the foregoing description.

100‧‧‧Chassis

110‧‧‧ spacer

120‧‧‧Storage space

130‧‧‧Fixed Department

140‧‧‧Guide

150‧‧‧ slotting

160‧‧‧Strengthened baffle

200‧‧‧ Storage media module

210‧‧‧Tray rack

220‧‧‧Storage medium

230‧‧‧ side panels

240‧‧‧ access port

250‧‧‧Storage media combination rack

260‧‧‧Frame

262‧‧‧ pivot bracket

264‧‧‧guide elements

300‧‧‧Slide module

310‧‧‧First rail assembly

320‧‧‧Second rail assembly

322‧‧‧Shrap

400‧‧‧Chain structure

410‧‧‧ pivotal parts

500‧‧‧Central Control Unit

Claims (10)

A double-row storage medium chassis structure includes: a chassis (100) including a spacer (110) and two storage spaces (120), each of the storage spaces (120) being respectively located at two sides of the spacer (110); The storage medium modules (200) are respectively received in the storage spaces (120), and each of the storage medium modules (200) includes a tray rack (210) and a plurality of storage media (220), the tray racks (210) a side plate (230) and an access port (240) opposite to the side plate (230), and each of the storage media (220) is sequentially stacked or taken out from the access port (240) to the tray frame ( 210), each of the access ports (240) of each of the storage medium modules (200) is correspondingly disposed; and two slide rail modules (300), each of the slide rail modules (300) A first rail assembly (310) assembled to the side panel of the chassis (100), and a second rail assembly (320) assembled to the side panel (230) of the tray holder (210). The double-row storage medium chassis structure of claim 1, wherein each of the storage medium modules (200) further comprises a storage medium assembly (250), and the storage medium assembly (250) is disposed on the tray holder ( 210), each of the storage media (220) is further stacked or removed from the access port (240) in the storage medium assembly (250). The double-row storage medium chassis structure according to claim 2, wherein each of the storage medium modules (200) further comprises a chain structure (400) connecting each of the tray holders (210), and accommodating the chain structure ( a frame (260) of the 400), the frame (260) is disposed on the tray frame (210) and adjacent to the storage medium assembly frame (250), the chain structure (400) can relatively restrict the tray frame (210) The location of the chassis (100). The double-row storage medium chassis structure according to claim 3, wherein the chain structure (400) Connected by a plurality of pivoting members (410), the spacer (110) further includes a fixing portion (130) connected to one end of the chain structure (400), and the frame (260) includes connecting the chain structure (400) ) A pivotal bracket (262) at the other end. The double-row storage medium chassis structure of claim 4, wherein the spacer (110) further comprises a slot (150), wherein the slot (150) is configured for each of the pivoting members (410) to be active The slot (150) and the receiving space (120) are flexed to increase the degree of freedom. The double-row storage medium chassis structure according to claim 5, wherein the two sides of the spacer (110) respectively comprise a guiding slot (140), and each guiding slot (140) is formed above the slot (150). The storage medium module (200) further includes a guiding member (264) disposed on one side of the frame (260) for being disposed corresponding to the guiding slot (140). The double row storage medium chassis structure of claim 6, wherein the guiding member (264) is a pulley. The double row storage medium chassis structure of claim 3 or 6, wherein the frame (260) is a reinforced metal piece. The double-row storage medium chassis structure of claim 1, wherein the spacer (110) further comprises a central control unit (500) for monitoring an access status of each of the storage media (220). The double-row storage medium chassis structure of claim 1 further includes a reinforcing baffle (160) that connects the two sides of the chassis (100) and the bottom side of the chassis (100).