CN211698831U

CN211698831U - Electronic device

Info

Publication number: CN211698831U
Application number: CN202020770538.1U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 林禹辰; 王俊浩; 古宗翰
Original assignee: Weilian Electronic Technology Zhongshan Co ltd; Wistron Corp
Current assignee: Weilian Electronic Technology Zhongshan Co ltd; Wistron Corp
Priority date: 2020-05-11
Filing date: 2020-05-11
Publication date: 2020-10-16
Anticipated expiration: 2030-05-11
Also published as: TWM604477U

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device comprises a shell, a sliding block and a tray; the sliding block is connected with the shell in a sliding mode; the tray comprises a tray body and a pull rod; the tray body is connected with the shell in a rotatable mode; the pull rod is pivoted with the tray body, wherein the pull rod is connected with the sliding block in a slidable mode, the pull rod is suitable for rotating between a first pull rod position and a second pull rod position, in the process that the pull rod rotates from the first pull rod position to the second pull rod position, the pull rod pushes the sliding block, and the sliding block pushes the tray body to rotate from the first tray position to the second tray position relative to the machine shell. The utility model discloses a tray can be rotated and conveniently be got and put.

Description

Electronic device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device with a tray.

Background

In the known server, a plurality of hard disks are required to be arranged, and the hard disks are often arranged in the server in a stacking or side-by-side mode. In order to conveniently mount and dismount these hard disks, a tray for carrying a plurality of hard disks is known in the art, and the tray is mounted in the server through different mechanism designs. The conventional tray is often fixed in the casing of the server by screws, which causes inconvenience to the user in assembling and disassembling.

Therefore, it is desirable to provide an electronic device to solve the above problems.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

In one embodiment, the present invention provides an electronic device, which includes a housing, a slider and a tray. The slider is slidably connected to the housing. The tray comprises a tray body and a pull rod. The tray body is connected with the machine shell in a rotatable mode. The pull rod is pivoted with the tray body, wherein the pull rod is connected with the sliding block in a slidable mode, the pull rod is suitable for rotating between a first pull rod position and a second pull rod position, in the process that the pull rod rotates from the first pull rod position to the second pull rod position, the pull rod pushes the sliding block, and the sliding block pushes the tray body to rotate from the first tray position to the second tray position relative to the machine shell.

Use the utility model discloses electronic device, the tray can avoid among the instrument be fixed in electronic device's casing, consequently the dismouting tray that the user can be simple and convenient. In addition, the carrier tray is also mounted to the tray in a tool-free manner. Therefore, the convenience in maintenance and installation can be greatly improved.

Drawings

Fig. 1A shows a combination diagram of a carrier tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 1B shows an exploded view of a carrier tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2A is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of a grip mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the grip is in a first grip position.

Fig. 2B is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of a grip mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the grip is in the second grip position.

Fig. 2C shows an exploded view of the grip mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3A and 3B are schematic views illustrating a use situation of the grip mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of an attaching hole of a carrier tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5A, 5B and 5C show schematic views of a carrier tray according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6A is a combination diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 6B shows an exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 7A and 7B are schematic diagrams illustrating an adapter card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D show schematic views of a connection situation between the carrier tray and the tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9A and 9B are schematic views illustrating rotation of a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9C is a schematic diagram showing the relative relationship between the tray and the slider according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9D is a schematic view of a return spring according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Description of the main component symbols:

e electronic device

1. 1' carrying tray

10 handle mechanism

11 handle

110 handle chute

111 first run channel region

112 second chute area

113 chute inclined plane

114 handle guide groove

12 bolt

121 latch abutment head

13 moving part

131 movable piece abutting joint head

14 spring element

15 sleeve

151 first sleeve end

152 second sleeve end

153 sleeve guide

16 base

17 elastic ring

181 first locking hole

182 second locking hole

183 positioning plate

19 carrying tray body

194 carrier tray notch

2 tray

21 tray hook

22 retaining wall

221 retaining wall limiting part

23 stop dog

24 tray body

241 tray notch

242 tray body convex column

243 tray body notch

25 draw bar

251 pull rod convex column

3 switching card

31 adapter card connector

4 casing

41 casing convex column

42 casing guide post

43 casing limiting column

5 sliding block

51 first guide groove

52 second guide groove

53 third guide groove

59 return spring

S1 first storage unit

S2 second storage unit

Alpha first direction

Beta second direction

H horizontal direction, second extending direction

V vertical direction, first extending direction

A third direction of extension

Detailed Description

Fig. 1A shows a combination diagram of a carrier tray according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1B shows an exploded view of a carrier tray according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to fig. 1A and 1B, in an embodiment, the present invention provides a carrier tray 1 suitable for carrying a first storage unit S1 or a second storage unit S2. The carrier tray 1 is adapted to be connected to a tray 2 (support member, not shown in fig. 1A, 1B). The carrier tray 1 includes a tray body 19 and a handle mechanism 10. The handle mechanism 10 is disposed on the carrier tray body 19.

In one embodiment, the first storage unit S1 is a 3.5 inch hard disk, and the second storage unit S2 is a 2.5 inch hard disk, which is not limited by the disclosure.

Fig. 2A is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of a grip mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the grip is in a first grip position. Fig. 2B is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of a grip mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the grip is in the second grip position. Fig. 2C shows an exploded view of the grip mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to fig. 2A, 2B and 2C, the handle mechanism 10 includes a handle 11 and a latch 12. The grip 11 is adapted to move in a first direction α between a first grip position (fig. 2A) and a second grip position (fig. 2B). The latch 12 is adapted to move in a second direction β between a first latch position (FIG. 2A) and a second latch position (FIG. 2B), the first direction α being different from the second direction β. When the handle 11 is in the first handle position (fig. 2A), the latch 12 is in the first latch position to lock and connect the tray body 19 and the tray 2 (a support member, not shown in fig. 2A-2C). When the handle 11 is in the second handle position (fig. 2B), the latch 12 is in the second latch position to release the tray body 19, so as to allow the tray body 19 to move relative to the tray 2 (a support member, not shown in fig. 2A-2C).

With reference to fig. 2A, fig. 2B and fig. 2C, in an embodiment, the grip mechanism 1 further includes a movable member 13, an elastic element 14, a sleeve 15 and a base 16. One end of the movable member 13 is slidably connected to the handle 11, and the latch member 12 is connected to the other end of the movable member 13. The elastic element 14 is sleeved on the movable member 13. The sleeve 15 surrounds at least part of the movable member 13 and the latch member 12, wherein one end of the resilient member 14 abuts against the sleeve 15 and the other end of the resilient member 14 abuts against the latch member 12. The base 16 is fixed to the carrier tray body 19, and the sleeve 15 is connected to the base 16.

With reference to fig. 2A, 2B and 2C, in an embodiment, the sleeve 15 includes a first sleeve end 151 and a second sleeve end 152, the movable member 13 penetrates the first sleeve end 151 and partially enters the sleeve 15, the elastic element 14 abuts against an inner wall of the first sleeve end 151, and the second sleeve end 152 is directly or indirectly connected to the base 16.

With reference to fig. 2A, 2B and 2C, in one embodiment, the latch 12 includes a latch abutting head 121, the latch abutting head 121 is engaged or screwed with the movable member 13, and the elastic element 14 abuts against the latch abutting head 121.

With reference to fig. 2A, fig. 2B and fig. 2C, in an embodiment, the grip mechanism 1 further includes an elastic ring 17, and the elastic ring 17 is sandwiched between the sleeve 15 and the base 16. Fig. 3A and 3B are schematic views illustrating a use situation of the grip mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention. With reference to fig. 3A and 3B, the sleeve 15 can be properly rotated relative to the base 16 by the design of the elastic ring 17, so that the user can select to pull the grip 11 in different pulling directions, which is not only convenient for the user to operate, but also can avoid interference in a narrow operating space.

With reference to fig. 2A, 2B and 2C, in an embodiment, the movable member 13 includes a movable member abutting head 131, the grip 11 includes a grip sliding groove 110, and the movable member abutting head 131 is adapted to slide along the grip sliding groove 110.

With reference to fig. 2A, 2B and 2C, in an embodiment, the handle sliding groove 110 includes a first sliding groove region 111 and a second sliding groove region 112, and the second sliding groove region 112 has a sliding groove slope 113. When the grip 11 is in the first grip position (fig. 2A), the movable member abutting head 131 is located in the first chute area 111. When the handle 11 is at the second handle position (fig. 2B), the movable member abutting head 131 is located at the second sliding slot area 112, and the sliding slot inclined plane 113 pushes the movable member abutting head 131, so that the movable member 13 moves upward to pull the latch member 12 to the second latch member position.

Referring to fig. 2C, in one embodiment, the sleeve 15 includes a sleeve guiding portion 153, and the grip 11 includes a grip guiding groove 114, and the grip guiding groove 114 slides along the sleeve guiding portion 153.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of an attaching hole of a carrier tray according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to fig. 4, in an embodiment, the first storage unit S1 or the second storage unit S2 is connected to the carrier tray 1 in a screw locking manner, and the carrier tray 1 includes a plurality of first locking holes 181 and a plurality of second locking holes 182. The first storage unit S1 is adapted to be lockingly attached to the first locking hole 181. The second storage unit S2 is adapted to be lockingly attached to the second locking hole 182.

Fig. 5A, 5B and 5C show schematic views of a carrier tray according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to fig. 5A, fig. 5B and fig. 5C, in another embodiment, the present invention further provides a carrier tray 1', wherein the carrier tray 1' includes a positioning plate 183. When the first storage unit S1 is connected to the tray 1 '(fig. 5A), the first storage unit S1 is located above the positioning plate 183 (for example, the positioning plate 183 can be folded flat and parallel to the bottom surface of the tray 1'). When the second storage unit S2 is connected to the tray 1 '(fig. 5B), the second storage unit S2 is limited by the positioning plate 183 (for example, the positioning plate 183 can be bent to be perpendicular to the bottom surface of the tray 1').

Fig. 6A is a combination diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to fig. 6A, in an embodiment, the present invention provides an electronic device E adapted to employ the first storage unit S1 or the second storage unit S2. The electronic device E includes a tray 2 and a carrier tray 1. The carrier tray 1 is adapted to carry the first storage unit S1 or the second storage unit S2, and the carrier tray 1 is connected to the tray 2. The carrier tray 1 includes a tray body 19 and a handle mechanism 10. The handle mechanism 10 is disposed on the carrier tray body 19. The handle mechanism 10 includes a handle and a latch. When the handle is at the first handle position, the latch is at the first latch position to lock and connect the tray body 19 and the tray 2 (the supporting member), that is, the latch can pass through the openings on the tray body 19 and the tray 2, thereby locking and connecting the tray body 19 and the tray 2 (see also fig. 2A). When the handle is in the second handle position, the latch is in the second latch position to release the carrier tray body 19 and the tray 2 (support member) to allow the carrier tray body 19 to move relative to the tray 2.

Fig. 7A and 7B are schematic diagrams illustrating an adapter card according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to fig. 7A and 7B together, in an embodiment, the electronic device E further includes an adapter card 3, the adapter card 3 includes a plurality of adapter card connectors 31, and the adapter card connectors 31 are adapted to selectively connect the first storage unit S1 and the second storage unit S2. In the embodiment of the present invention, based on the position design of the locking hole or the positioning plate of the carrier tray 1, the first storage unit S1 and the second storage unit S2 can both correspond to the adapter card connector 31. In one embodiment, the adapter card 3 is fixed on the tray 2 and rotates with the tray 2.

Fig. 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D show schematic views of a connection situation between the carrier tray and the tray according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to fig. 8A and 8B, in an embodiment, the tray 2 includes a tray hook 21, the tray body 19 includes a tray recess 194, the tray 1 is inserted into the tray 2 along a horizontal direction H, the tray hook 21 is adapted to pass through the tray recess 194 and abut against the tray 1, and the tray hook 21 restricts the movement of the tray 1 in a vertical direction V.

Referring to fig. 8A and 8C, in an embodiment, the tray 2 includes a retaining wall 22, the retaining wall 22 has a retaining wall position-limiting portion 221, the tray 1 is inserted into the tray 2 along the horizontal direction H, the retaining wall position-limiting portion 221 is adapted to abut against the tray 1, and the retaining wall position-limiting portion 221 limits the movement of the tray 1 in the vertical direction V.

With reference to fig. 8A and 8D, in an embodiment, the tray 2 includes a stop block 23, and the stop block 23 limits the movement of the tray 1 in the horizontal direction H. In one embodiment, the stop block 23 is located between the carrier tray 1 and the adapter card 3.

Fig. 6B shows an exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to fig. 6A and 6B, in an embodiment, the electronic device E of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a housing 4 and a slider 5. The slider 5 is slidably connected to the housing 4. The tray 2 includes a tray body 24 and a pull rod 25. The tray body 24 is rotatably connected to the cabinet 4. The pull rod 25 is pivotally connected to the tray body 24, wherein the pull rod 25 is slidably connected to the slider 5.

Use the utility model discloses electronic device and bear the dish, through the design of handle mechanism, the user can be easily to bearing the dish plug, convenient equipment and dismantlement. In addition, the present invention can be used with hard disks of different sizes, and can be stably fixed in an electronic device (and a tray).

Fig. 9A and 9B are schematic views illustrating rotation of a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to fig. 9A and 9B, the lever 25 is adapted to rotate between a first lever orientation (fig. 9A) and a second lever orientation (fig. 9B). During rotation of the pull rod 25 from the first pull rod orientation to the second pull rod orientation, the pull rod 25 pushes the slider 5, and the slider 5 pushes the tray body 24 to rotate relative to the case 4 from a first tray orientation (fig. 9A) to a second tray orientation (fig. 9B).

With reference to fig. 9A and 9B, in an embodiment, the pull rod 25 includes a pull rod boss 251, the pull rod boss 251 is slidably connected to the slider 5, and during the process of rotating the pull rod 25 from the first pull rod orientation to the second pull rod orientation, the pull rod boss 251 pushes the slider 5, so that the slider 5 pushes the tray body 24 to rotate from the first tray orientation to the second tray orientation relative to the chassis 4.

With reference to fig. 9A and 9B, in an embodiment, the housing 4 includes a housing boss 41, the tray body 24 is formed with a tray notch 241, and the tray notch 241 is adapted to connect with the housing boss 41. During rotation of the pull rod 25 from the first pull rod orientation (fig. 9A) to the second pull rod orientation (fig. 9B), the pull rod boss 251 pushes the slider 5, and the slider 5 pushes the tray body 24 to rotate around the case boss 41 from the first tray orientation to the second tray orientation.

Fig. 9C is a schematic diagram showing the relative relationship between the tray and the slider according to the embodiment of the present invention. With reference to fig. 9A, 9B and 9C, in an embodiment, the slider 5 includes a first guide slot 51, a second guide slot 52 and a third guide slot 53, the case 4 includes a case guide post 42, the tray body 24 includes a tray body boss 242, the pull rod boss 251 is connected to the first guide slot 51, the case guide post 42 is connected to the second guide slot 52, and the tray body boss 242 is connected to the third guide slot 53. In one embodiment, the slider 5 is connected to the case guide post 42 through the second guide groove 52, so that the slider 5 is slidably connected to the case 4.

Collocation referenceReferring to fig. 9A and 9B, in an embodiment, a first extending direction (vertical direction V in this embodiment) of the first guide slot 51 is perpendicular to a second extending direction (horizontal direction H in this embodiment) of the second guide slot 52 and a third extending direction of the third guide slot 53

Different from the first and second directions of extension.

With reference to fig. 9A and 9B, in an embodiment, in the process of rotating the pull rod 25 from the first pull rod orientation to the second pull rod orientation, the pull rod boss 251 pushes the slider 5 along the first guide slot 51, the case guide post 42 slides in the second guide slot 52 to slide the slider 5 along the horizontal direction H, and the third guide slot 53 slides the tray body boss 242 to rotate the tray body 24 around the case boss 41 from the first tray orientation to the second tray orientation.

Fig. 9D is a schematic view of a return spring according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to fig. 9D, in an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a return spring 59, one end of the return spring 59 is connected to the slider 5, and the other end of the return spring 59 is connected to the housing 4. The return spring 59 provides a return spring force to the slider 5.

Referring to fig. 9A and 9B, in an embodiment, the tray body 24 includes a tray body notch 243, the housing 4 includes a housing positioning post 43, and the tray body notch 243 abuts against the housing positioning post 43 when the tray body 24 is located at the first tray orientation.

In an embodiment, the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention may be a server.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising:

a housing;

a sliding block connected with the shell in a sliding way; and

a tray, the tray comprising:

a tray body, this tray body connects this casing with rotatable mode:

and the pull rod is pivoted with the tray body and is connected with the sliding block in a sliding way, the pull rod is suitable for rotating between a first pull rod position and a second pull rod position, and in the process that the pull rod rotates from the first pull rod position to the second pull rod position, the pull rod pushes the sliding block, and the sliding block pushes the tray body to rotate from a first tray position to a second tray position relative to the shell.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the lever comprises a lever boss slidably coupled to the slider, and during rotation of the lever from the first lever orientation to the second lever orientation, the lever boss pushes the slider to rotate the tray body relative to the housing from the first tray orientation to the second tray orientation.

3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the housing includes a housing boss, the tray body defines a tray notch, the tray notch is adapted to couple with the housing boss, the pull rod boss pushes the slider during the rotation of the pull rod from the first pull rod orientation to the second pull rod orientation, the slider pushes the tray body to rotate around the housing boss from the first tray orientation to the second tray orientation.

4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the slider includes a first guide slot, a second guide slot, and a third guide slot, the housing includes a housing guide post, the tray body includes a tray body boss, the pull rod boss is connected to the first guide slot, the housing guide post is connected to the second guide slot, and the tray body boss is connected to the third guide slot.

5. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein a first extending direction of the first guiding slot is perpendicular to a second extending direction of the second guiding slot, and a third extending direction of the third guiding slot is different from the first extending direction and the second extending direction.

6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein during rotation of the drawbar from the first drawbar orientation to the second drawbar orientation, the drawbar boss pushes the slider along the first guide slot, the chassis guide post slides in the second guide slot to slide the slider in a horizontal direction, and the third guide slot pushes the tray body boss to rotate the tray body about the chassis boss from the first tray orientation to the second tray orientation.

7. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a return spring, wherein one end of the return spring is connected to the slider, and the other end of the return spring is connected to the housing.

8. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the tray body includes a tray body notch, the housing includes a housing positioning post, and the tray body notch abuts the housing positioning post when the tray body is in the first tray orientation.

9. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a tray adapted to carry a first storage unit or a second storage unit, the tray being connected to the tray and comprising a tray body and a handle mechanism, the handle mechanism being disposed on the tray body, the handle mechanism comprising:

a handle adapted to move in a first direction between a first handle position and a second handle position; and

a latch adapted to move in a second direction between a first latch position and a second latch position, the first direction being different from the second direction;

when the handle is located at the first handle position, the latch piece is located at the first latch piece position to be connected with the bearing disc body and the tray in a locking mode, and when the handle is located at the second handle position, the latch piece is located at the second latch piece position to be connected with the bearing disc body in a releasing mode, so that the bearing disc body can move relative to the tray.

10. The electronic device of claim 9, further comprising an adapter card, wherein the adapter card comprises a plurality of adapter card connectors, and the adapter card connectors are adapted to selectively connect the first storage unit and the second storage unit.

11. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein the adapter card is fixed to the tray and configured to rotate with the tray.

12. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the carrier tray comprises a plurality of first locking holes and a plurality of second locking holes, the first storage unit is locked and connected to the first locking holes, and the second storage unit is locked and connected to the second locking holes.

13. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the tray includes a positioning plate, the first storage unit is located above the positioning plate when the first storage unit is connected to the tray, and the second storage unit is positioned by the positioning plate when the second storage unit is connected to the tray.

14. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the tray comprises a tray hook, the tray body comprises a tray recess, the tray is inserted into the tray along a horizontal direction, the tray hook is adapted to pass through the tray recess and abut against the tray, and the tray hook restricts the movement of the tray in a vertical direction.

15. The electronic device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the tray includes a retaining wall, the retaining wall has a retaining wall position-limiting portion, the tray is inserted into the tray along a horizontal direction, the retaining wall position-limiting portion is adapted to abut against the tray, and the retaining wall position-limiting portion limits the tray from moving in a vertical direction.

16. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the tray includes a stop block that limits movement of the carrier tray in a horizontal direction.