DE102011100179B3 - Support rail for fastening computer component in mounting cage for computer, has handles which are arranged at base portions and are inserted at front end side of computer component - Google Patents

Abstract

The support rail (3) comprises base portions (4), pins (6) which are inserted into threaded holes of computer component (2), and handles (7). The handles are arranged at the base and are inserted at the front end side of the computer component. The handle is provided with main portion (7a) vertical to the base portion, and auxiliary portion (7b) which is arranged parallel to base portion or arranged at an acute angle with respect to base portion. The main portion is comprised of ribs defining support surface for inserting the computer component. An independent claim is included for mounting cage.

Description

The invention relates to a retaining rail for fixing a computer component in a built-in cage of a computer with a base part, which can be inserted laterally via pins in threaded holes of the computer component and a handle disposed on the base part.

Such support rails are in the DE 10 2009 033 289 A1 . DE 10 2007 024 896 B3 and the DE 102 13 526 B4 disclosed. A holding frame, which engages around the computer component from underneath in a U-shaped manner and has pins for insertion into the threaded bores on one side US 6,102,499 A disclosed.

The invention further relates to a built-in cage of a computer.

In a built-in cage of a computer usually 3 1/2 '' drives are mounted by means of "cold plug" or during operation "hot plug". This means directly plugging the drives into preassembled patch cords or plates in the computer at the back of the mounting cage.

Alternatively, 2 1/2 "drives can also be mounted in these cradles for 3 1/2" drives by positioning the mounting cage vertically. Since the connectors for the 3 1/2 '' and the 2 1/2 '' drives are arranged in the same mounting plane, the 2 1/2 '' - drives but much smaller, that is shorter, are stuck in the built-in cage further back inside like the 3 1/2 '' drives.

The support rails developed for the 3 1/2 '' drives can not be used.

The invention is therefore based on the object to show a solution to this problem.

This problem is inventively solved in that the handle part is designed so that it can rest against the insertion of the computer component on the front side of the computer component.

As a result, pressure is exerted directly on the front side of the computer component via the grip part, and the computer component can be inserted directly into the line or plate connector on the back side.

According to a preferred embodiment, the handle part is arranged in a first part substantially perpendicular to the base part and formed in a second part substantially parallel to the base part or at an acute angle to the base part.

The first part of the grip part, which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the base part, can thus serve to insert the computer component. For this purpose, it is advantageously provided with ribs which form a defined bearing surface on the front of the computer component.

The second part of the grip part, which is formed substantially parallel or at an acute angle to the base part, serves to disassemble the computer component. For this purpose, the second part preferably has a suitable profiling, so that it can be grasped with two fingers and the computer component can be easily pulled out of the installation cage via the second part.

According to a preferred embodiment, the pins are floatingly mounted in the base part via a rubber buffer.

This floating bearing of the pins on rubber buffers leads to a strong vibration and noise damping of the recorded computer components.

Furthermore, it is expedient for the base part to have projections which latch into corresponding openings in the installation cage when the retaining rail is inserted with the received computer component.

In particular, in the floating over rubber buffers pin it is very advantageous that the computer components are inserted over the first part of the handle part and thus not only pressure on the computer component, but also on the support rail is generated. The result of this is that the projections provided in the base part latch into the corresponding openings in the installation cage and at the same time the computer component is plugged into the plate or line connector at the rear.

For example, if you put only pressure on the computer component itself to overcome the insertion force for the plate or line connector, the support rails do not lock because they are not pushed over the elasticity of the rubber buffers to the end and the deformation in the rubber buffers a Prevent latching of the projections on the support rails in the corresponding openings in the installation cage. This means that the support rails would have to be pressed in an extra step until they lock each with their projections in the corresponding openings in the mounting cage.

To dismantle the computer component, the two second parts of the handle part are gripped with thumb and forefinger and compressed. In this case, the projections are pulled out of the corresponding openings in the mounting cage and by train the drives can be pulled outwards.

According to a preferred embodiment, the handle part is pivotally formed on the base part. It is sufficient here a low rotation of about 10 ° in order to optimize the power transmission when gripping the second part of the handle part so that the projections are moved from the corresponding openings of the mounting cage for unlocking.

The invention is also achieved by a built-in cage with a computer component, which is received via two retaining rails according to the invention, wherein the mounting cage for receiving 3 1/2 '' - and 2 1/2 '' - drives is formed and receiving a 2 1/2 '' - computer component, the handle portion of the support rail is disposed completely within the installation cage.

Further advantageous embodiments are disclosed in the drawings and the following description of the figures.

The figures show:

1 1 a sectional view through a built-in cage with a 2 1/2 "computer component accommodated via two retaining rails according to the invention, viewed from above,

2 an oblique view of a built-in cage with four 2 1/2 '' - computer components, which are fixed on the support rails according to the invention,

3 in oblique view, a holding rail according to the invention,

4 the pivotable grip part of the retaining rail according to the invention,

5 the operation of the handle parts of the retaining rail during assembly and

6 the operation of the handle parts of the support rails during disassembly.

Cross-elemental elements of the same function and design are provided with the same reference numerals.

1 shows in the view from above a built-in cage 1 for computer components in which both 2 1/2 "computer components and 3 1/2" computer components can be accommodated.

In the built-in cage 1 is a 2 1/2 '' computer component 2 taken up, which in the cage over two holding rails 3 is fixed. The retaining rails 3 each have a base part 4 in which over rubber buffers 5 stored cones 6 are provided, which engage in corresponding threaded holes of the 2 1/2 '' - computer component and thus fix them. The retaining rails 3 are on both sides of the computer component 2 infected and thus fix them in the mounting cage 1 ,

At the front of the retaining rails 3 are two handle parts 7 provided, which pivotally with the base part 4 the retaining rails are respectively connected. The handle parts 7 consist of a first part 7a which is substantially perpendicular to the base part 4 is formed, and a second part 7b which is substantially parallel or at an acute angle to the base part 4 the retaining rail 3 is trained. Furthermore, at the base part 4 projections 8th provided, which in corresponding openings 9 the built-in cage 1 lock.

Because of the built-in cage 1 is suitable for 3 1/2 '' - and 2 1/2 '' - Computer components, are the handle parts 7 when installing 2 1/2 '' computer components completely inside the built-in cage 1 in the assembled state.

2 shows an oblique view, in which case four 2 1/2 '' - computer components 2 in the built-in cage 1 are included. The handle parts 7 lie inside the installation cage 1 in front of the computer components 2 and immediately above each other.

3 shows the retaining rail 3 in an oblique view.

4 shows the connection of the handle part 7 to the base part 4 , The handle part 7 is pivotable on an axle 10 of the base part 4 via an axle mount 11 established.

At the first part 7a of the handle part 7 are ribs 12 molded, which a defined support surface for insertion of the computer component 2 guarantee.

At the second handle part 7b is in the direction of the base part 4 showing a profiling 13 and a bent end 14 provided, which ensure easy gripping the handle and a good grip for disassembly.

5 shows the use of the retaining rail according to the invention 3 when mounting a 2 1/2 "computer component in a built-in cage 1 , By targeted pressure (represented by the arrows) on the first parts 7a the handle parts 7 will cause the ribs 12 the handle parts 7 on the face of the computer component 2 abut and this in the built-in cage 1 is inserted.

This can be defined to overcome the power to plug the computer component into the mating connector of the computer. In addition, the retaining rails 3 are also inserted with no repressions for locking the support rails in the mounting cage is necessary.

6 shows the operation of the retaining rails according to the invention 3 during disassembly. About the thumb and forefinger are the second parts 7b the handle parts 7 gripped and squeezed. This is shown by the filled arrows. This will make the projections 8th from the corresponding openings 9 pulled in a built-in cage. In addition, that about the pivotal fixing of the handle parts 7 at the base part 4 the retaining rails 3 an optimal power transmission from the handle parts 7 on the support rails 3 he follows. Without this flexibility, the handle parts would press on compression on a circular path inwards on the drive and it would take much more force to pull out the projections 8th from the openings 9 in the built-in cage 1 necessary.

After squeezing the handle parts 7 become the handle parts 7 from the built-in cage 1 pulled out, with the entire holding rails 3 with the computer component recorded between them 2 from the built-in cage 1 is pulled out. This is shown by the unfilled arrow. The profiling ensures a better grip 13 , the bent end 14 and the slightly inclined to the aligned with the free end to the side walls of the mounting cage second sections 7b the handle parts.

The support rail of the present invention allows for the alternative use of 2 1/2 "computer components in cradles for 3 1/2" computer components, without the expense of assembly and disassembly.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

mounting version

2

2 1/2 "computer component

3

retaining rail

4

base

5

rubber buffers

6

spigot

7

handle part

7a

first part

7b

second part

8th

head Start

9

opening

10

axis

11

axle mount

12

ribs

13

profiling

14

bent end

Claims (8)

Retaining rail ( 3 ) for determining a computer component ( 2 ) in a built-in cage ( 1 ) of a computer with a base part ( 4 ), which laterally over pins ( 6 ) in tapped holes of the computer component ( 2 ) can be inserted and arranged on the base part handle part ( 7 ), characterized in that the handle part ( 7 ) is designed so that it can rest against the insertion of the computer component on the front end side of the computer component. Retaining rail according to claim 1, characterized in that the grip part ( 7 ) in a first part ( 7a ) is arranged substantially perpendicular to the base part and in a second part ( 7b ) is formed parallel or at an acute angle to the base part. Retaining rail according to claim 2, characterized in that the first part ( 7a ) Ribs ( 12 ), which define a defined support surface for insertion of the computer component. Retaining rail according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the second part ( 7b ) has a profiling, so that it can be easily taken to pull out the computer component. Retaining rail according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the pins ( 6 ) via a rubber buffer ( 5 ) floating in the base part ( 4 ) are stored. Retaining rail according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the base part ( 2 ) a lead ( 8th ), which during insertion of the retaining rail ( 3 ) in a corresponding opening ( 9 ) in the built-in cage ( 1 ) locked. Retaining rail according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the handle part ( 5 ) pivotable to the base part ( 4 ) is trained. Built-in cage with a computer component ( 2 ), which has two retaining rails ( 3 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the installation cage ( 1 ) is designed to accommodate 3 1/2 '' and 2 1/2 '' computer components and to accommodate a 2 1/2 '' computer component ( 2 ) the grip part ( 7 ) of the Retaining rail ( 3 ) completely inside the built-in cage ( 1 ) is arranged.

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