TW202339589A - Module fixing device and information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

Application for the provision of a module fixture device and information processing system. The module fixing device is used to fix the functional module when it is plugged into the circuit board. The module fixing device comprises a clamping member and an elastic member. The clamping member is movably connected to the circuit board in the first direction and in the second direction opposite to the first direction. The clamping member comprises a first clamping department which is used for t clamping the functional module. The elastic member is connected to the clamping member, and the elastic member has a restoring force along the first direction, which can drive the clamping member to move along the first direction, so that the first clamping department holds the functional module. The module fixture device drives the clamping member along the first direction through the elastic member, so that the first clamping department holds the functional module, with compact structure and can be applied to the scene with narrow space.

Description

Module fixtures and information processing systems

The present application relates to the technical field of functional module brackets, and in particular to a module fixing device and an information processing system.

Currently, after the PCIE card is inserted into the card slot, in order to prevent the PCIE card from loosening, it is usually necessary to set up a fixing structure to fix the PCIE card. In the prior art, screws are usually used for fixing, but due to the limited space in the main casing, it is very inconvenient to operate.

In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a module fixing device to facilitate fixing the PCIE card in a small space.

Embodiments of the present application provide a module fixing device, which is connected to a circuit board and used to fix the functional module when the functional module is plugged into the circuit board. The module fixing device includes a clamping part and an elastic part. The holding member is movably connected to the circuit board along a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The holding member includes a first holding portion, and the first holding portion Used to hold the function module. The elastic member is connected to the holding member, the elastic member has a restoring force along the first direction, and can drive the holding member to move along the first direction, so that the first holding member All cards support the functional modules described above. The above-mentioned module fixing device drives the clamping member to move in the first direction through the elastic member, so that the first clamping part clamps the functional module. The structure is compact and can be applied to scenes with small space.

Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present application, the module fixing device further includes a connecting piece, the connecting piece connects the circuit board and the holding piece, and the holding piece can be relative to the connecting piece. Move along the first direction and the second direction; one end of the elastic member is in contact with the connecting member, and the other end of the elastic member is in contact with the clamping member, capable of driving the clamping member The component moves in the first direction relative to the connecting component.

Further, in some embodiments of the present application, the holding member includes a plurality of first holding parts, and the plurality of first holding parts are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and a plurality of first holding parts are arranged at intervals along the first direction. The first holding part can hold multiple functional modules to improve space utilization.

Further, in some embodiments of the present application, the first holding part includes a first surface, a first protruding part and a first transition surface. The first surface faces the first direction. The first protruding portion is provided on the first surface and protrudes from the first surface along the first direction. The first transition surface is located at the end of the first holding part, and the first transition surface is connected to the first protruding part. When the functional module and the holding member are close to each other, the first transition surface The first transition surface is used to contact the functional module to guide the functional module and the holding member to approach each other.

Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present application, the holding member further includes a handle portion. By applying a force along the second direction on the handle portion, the holding member can drive the third hand. A latching part moves along the second direction to release the latching state of the functional module by the first latching part.

Further, in some embodiments of the present application, two of the connecting members are connected to each other and are respectively provided on both sides of the circuit board; each of the connecting members includes a second holding part and a second stop. Stop part, the second holding part of one of the connecting parts is connected to the second stopping part of the other connecting part.

Further, in some embodiments of the present application, there are two holding members, at least part of one holding member is disposed between one of the connecting members and the circuit board, and the other holding member is disposed between one of the connecting members and the circuit board. At least part of the holding member is disposed between the other connecting member and the circuit board. Providing two holding pieces can increase the number of functional modules held by the module fixing device at the same time and improve space utilization.

Further, in some embodiments of the present application, the holding member further includes a first substrate, and the first holding portion is provided on the first substrate; the connecting member further includes a second substrate, and the The second holding part and the second stop part are provided on the second substrate; the first substrate of one holding member is provided on the second substrate of one connecting member and the circuit Between the boards, the first substrate of the other clamping member is disposed between the second substrate of the other connecting member and the circuit board. The two clamping parts are clamped and fixed by the second base plates of the two connecting parts, and the structure is compact, which can improve space utilization.

Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present application, the first holding part and the second holding part have opposite directions.

Embodiments of the present application also provide an information processing system, including a casing, a circuit board disposed in the casing, a functional module, and the module fixing device described in any of the above embodiments. The functional module is plugged into On the circuit board, the module fixing device connects the functional module and the circuit board.

The above-mentioned module fixing device drives the clamping member to move in the first direction through the elastic member, so that the first clamping part clamps and fixes the functional module. The structure is compact and can be applied to scenes with small space.

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments.

Note that when an element is said to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or it may be present at the same time as an intervening element. When an element is said to be "disposed on" another element, it can be directly located on the other element or it may also be present on the other element if it is centrally located.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the description of the present application are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application.

Embodiments of the present application provide a module fixing device, which is connected to a circuit board and used to fix the functional module when the functional module is plugged into the circuit board. The module fixing device includes a clamping part and an elastic part. The holding member is movably connected to the circuit board along a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The holding member includes a first holding portion, and the first holding portion Used to hold the function module. The elastic member is connected to the holding member, the elastic member has a restoring force along the first direction, and can drive the holding member to move along the first direction, so that the first holding member All cards support the functional modules described above.

The above-mentioned module fixing device drives the clamping member to move in the first direction through the elastic member, so that the first clamping part clamps the functional module. The structure is compact and can be applied to scenes with small space.

The embodiments of the present application will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the embodiment of the present application provides an information processing system 100. The information processing system 100 includes a housing 1, a circuit board 2 provided in the housing 1, a functional module 3 and a module fixing device. 4. The circuit board 2 is connected to the housing 1, the module fixing device 4 is connected to the circuit board 2, and the functional module 3 is detachably plugged into the circuit board 2.

In one embodiment, the information processing system 100 includes but is not limited to computers, servers, workstations, data centers, etc.

The module fixing device 4 is connected to the functional module 3 and is used to limit the displacement of the functional module 3 relative to the circuit board 2 . By releasing the connection between the module fixing device 4 and the functional module 3, the functional module 3 can be pulled out from the circuit board 2.

In one embodiment, the functional module 3 includes but is not limited to PCIE card, PCI card, graphics card, expansion card, memory stick, etc.

In one embodiment, the number of functional modules 3 is multiple. Along the thickness direction of the circuit board 2 , some of the functional modules 3 are provided on one side of the circuit board 2 , and the other part of the functional modules 3 are provided on the other side of the circuit board 2 . other side. Among them, multiple functional modules 3 located on the same side of the circuit board 2 are stacked along the first direction X1, which can improve the space utilization of the information processing system 100.

As shown in Figures 2, 3 and 4, the module fixing device 4 includes a clamping member 41, an elastic member 43 and a connecting piece 42. The connecting piece 42 is connected to the circuit board 2. The clamping piece 41 is along the first direction X1 and The connector 42 is movably connected in a second direction X2 opposite to the first direction X1. The clamping member 41 moves along the first direction X1 to clamp the functional module 3 plugged into the circuit board 2. The clamping member 41 moves along the second direction X2 to release the clamping state of the functional module 3, so that the functional module 3 can be released. Group 3 can be unplugged from circuit board 2. The elastic member 43 connects the clamping member 41 and the connecting member 42. The elastic member 43 has a restoring force along the first direction X1. The restoring force of the elastic member 43 can drive the clamping member 41 to move along the first direction X1, so that the clamping member 41. Fix the functional module 3 plugged into the circuit board 2.

In other embodiments, the connecting member 42 may not be provided, the holding member 41 is directly connected to the circuit board 2 or the housing 1 (not shown), and the elastic member 43 connects the holding member 41 and the circuit board 2 or connects the holding member 43 to the circuit board 2 or the housing 1 (not shown). 41 and the housing 1. The restoring force of the elastic member 43 can drive the clamping member 41 to move relative to the circuit board 2 along the first direction X1, so that the clamping member 41 clamps the functional module 3 plugged into the circuit board 2. fixed.

Optionally, the elastic member 43 is a compression spring. The front end of the compression elasticity along the first direction X1 abuts the holder 41 and the rear end abuts the connecting member 42 . Optionally, the elastic member 43 is a tension spring, and the front end of the compression elasticity contacts the connecting member 42 along the first direction X1, and the rear end thereof abuts the connecting member 42.

In this embodiment, the holding member 41 includes a first base plate 411 and a first holding portion 412. The first base plate 411 is connected to the connecting member 42. The first holding portion 412 is provided on the first base plate and extends along the third party direction Y. The base plate 411 and the first base plate 411 can drive the first base plate 411 to move relative to the connecting member 42 along the first direction X1 and the second direction X2. In one embodiment, the third-party manufacturer is arranged at an angle between direction Y and the first direction X1. Optionally, the angle between the third-party manufacturer's direction Y and the first direction X1 is 90°.

In one embodiment, the first holding part 412 is provided with a first surface 4121, a first protruding part 4122 and a first transition surface 4123. The first surface 4121 faces the first direction X1, and the first protruding part 4122 is provided on The first surface 4121 protrudes from the first surface 4121 along the first direction Department 4122.

The functional module 3 is provided with a first stopper 31 and a plug-in part 32, and the first stopper 31 and the plug-in part 32 are located on the same side. The circuit board 2 is provided with a socket 21 . The socket 21 corresponds to the plug portion 32 and can be used to dock the plug portion 32 so that the functional module 3 is electrically connected to the circuit board 2 . When the holder 41 and the functional module 3 approach each other along the third party direction Y, the first transition surface 4123 is used to contact the first stopper 31 to guide the functional module 3 and the first holder 412 to approach each other. , until the first protruding part 4122 is connected to the first stop part 31. At this time, the plug part 32 is plugged into the socket 21, and the first holding part 41 is connected to the first stop part 31 through the first protruding part 4122. Holding and fixing the functional module 3 can limit the displacement of the functional module 3 away from the circuit board 2 along the third party direction Y, and eliminates the need for additional fasteners and operating space, thereby improving the space utilization of the information processing system 100. It is applicable Suitable for application scenarios with small space.

In one embodiment, the holder 41 includes a plurality of first holder portions 412, and the plurality of first holder portions 412 are arranged at intervals along the first direction X1, so that the holder 41 can hold multiple functions at the same time. Module 3 to improve the space utilization of the information processing system 100 . Optionally, the holding member 41 includes two first holding parts 412 .

In one embodiment, the first holding part 412 further includes a handle part 413. The handle part 413 is provided on the first substrate 411. By exerting a force along the second direction X2 on the handle part 413, the handle part 413 can drive the third A base plate 411 and the first clamping part 412 move along the second direction X2, so that the first protruding part 4122 is separated from the first stopper part 31, and the clamping state of the functional module 3 by the clamping member 41 is released. At this time The functional module 3 can be pulled out and separated from the circuit board 2 . Optionally, the handle portion 413 is provided on the first substrate 411 extending along the third party direction Y. In one embodiment, when it is necessary to release the clamping state of the functional module 3 by the clamping member 41, the operator can lift the handle 413 with his fingers. The operation is simple and convenient, and there is no need for a third party to operate the space upward Y, which can improve the operating space in Y direction. The space utilization of the information processing system 100 is suitable for application scenarios with limited space.

In one embodiment, the connector 42 includes a second base plate 421 and a second holding portion 422 , and the second holding portion 422 is provided on the second base plate 421 . The first substrate 411 is connected to the second substrate 421, and the first substrate 411 and the second substrate 421 can move toward each other along the first direction X1 and the second direction X2. The second holding part 422 is connected to the circuit board 2 so that the connecting member 42 is connected to the circuit board 2 .

In one embodiment, the connecting member 42 includes two second holding portions 422 , which are provided on the second substrate 421 opposite to each other along the first direction X1 . The two second holding portions 422 are respectively It is in contact with both ends of the circuit board 2 along the first direction X1.

In one embodiment, the second substrate 421 is provided with a through hole 4211, the first holding portion 412 is passed through the through hole 4211, and the first protruding portion 4122 and the first transition surface 4123 extend along the third party direction Y. Two substrates 421. Optionally, the number of through holes 4211 on the second substrate 421 corresponds to the number of the first holding parts 412 on the holding member 41 .

In one embodiment, the first holding part 412 is provided with a third protruding part 4124. The third protruding part 4124 is provided on the first surface 4121 and extends from the first surface 4121. The third protruding part 4124 is located on the first surface 4121. between a protruding portion 4122 and the first substrate 411. When the first holding portion 412 is inserted through the through hole 4211, the third protruding portion 4124 and the first protruding portion 4122 are located on the same side of the second substrate 421, and the third protruding portion 4124 is in contact with the second substrate. 421, so that the holding member 41 is stably connected to the connecting member 42. Optionally, the third protruding part 4124 has an inclined surface on one side facing the first protruding part 4122, so that when the third protruding part 4124 moves against the second substrate 421, the inclined surface can guide the third protruding part 4124. 4124 moves to the side of the second substrate 421 away from the second holding part 422 .

As shown in Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7, in one embodiment, the connecting member 42 also includes a second stopper 423, the second stopper 423 is provided on the second base plate 421, and the module fixing device 4 includes two A holding piece 41 and two connecting pieces 42. The first substrate 411 of one holder 41 is disposed between the second substrate 421 of one connector 42 and the circuit board 2 , and the first substrate 411 of the other holder 41 is disposed on the second substrate of the other connector 42 421 and the circuit board 2, and the second holding part 422 of one connecting part 42 is connected to the second stop part 423 of the other connecting part 42, so that the two connecting parts 42 clamp the two holding parts 41 Fixed on circuit board 2.

Furthermore, the directions of the first holding parts 412 of the two holding members 41 are opposite.

Optionally, the connecting member 42 includes two second holding parts 422 and two second stop parts 423. The two second holding parts 422 are respectively provided at both ends of the second base plate 421 along the first direction X1. The two second stop portions 423 are respectively provided at both ends of the second base plate 421 along the first direction The first direction X1 and the third party are spaced apart in the Y direction.

The two connecting pieces 42 are connected upside down to each other, so that the second holding portion 422 of one connecting piece 42 can be mated with the second stopping portion 423 of the other connecting piece 42 . Correspondingly, the two holding members 41 are arranged upside down, with the first protruding portion 4122 on one holding member 41 facing the first direction X1, and the first protruding portion 4122 on the other holding member 41 facing the second direction X1. Direction X2. When it is necessary to release the clamping state between the two latching members 41 and the functional module 3, it is necessary to act on the handle portion 413 on the latching member 41 of the first protruding portion 4122 facing the first direction X1 along the second direction X2. And the handle portion 413 acting on the holding member 41 with the first protruding portion 4122 facing the second direction X2 along the first direction X1.

In one embodiment, the second holding part 422 is provided with a second surface 4221, a second protruding part 4222 and a second transition surface 4223. The second surface 4221 faces the inside of the connecting member 42, and the second protruding part 4222 is provided with On and extending from the second surface 4221 , the second transition surface 4223 is provided at the end of the second holding portion 422 away from the second substrate 421 , and the second transition surface 4223 is connected to the second protruding portion 4222 . When the two connecting members 42 approach each other along the third party direction Y, the second transition surface 4223 is used to abut the second stop portion 423 to guide the two connecting members 42 to approach each other until the second protruding portion 4222 connects to the second connecting member 422 . The two stoppers 423, at this time, the two connectors 42 are fixedly connected to each other through the second protrusion 4222 and the second stopper 423, which can limit the displacement of the two connectors 42 along the third party direction Y, and no need The additional fasteners and operating space can improve the space utilization of the information processing system 100 and is suitable for application scenarios with limited space.

When the two connecting members 42 are connected to each other upside down, the two second surfaces 4221 on the two connecting members 42 respectively abut against the two ends of the circuit board 2 along the first direction The first substrates 411 are respectively in contact with both ends of the circuit board 2 along the third party direction Y, so that the module fixing device 4 is stably connected to the circuit board 2 .

In one embodiment, the holder 41 is also provided with a third stopper 414. The third stopper 414 is provided on the side of the first substrate 411 away from the first holder 412, along the first direction X1, The first surface 4121 faces the third stopper 414 . When the connecting member 42 connects the clamping member 41 to the circuit board 2 , the third stopper 414 is located outside the circuit board 2 along the first direction X1. When the holding member 41 holds and fixes the functional module 3 , there is a gap between the third stopper 414 and the circuit board 2 . When the handle portion 413 is used to move the clamping member 41 along the second direction X2, the third stopper 414 can contact the circuit board 2 to limit the displacement of the clamping member 41 along the second direction X2 to avoid jamming. The holding member 41 transitionally moves.

In this application, the installation steps of function module 3 are:

The two connectors 42 are connected to connect the two holding members 41 to the circuit board 2;

The functional module 3 moves close to the circuit board 2 until it is plugged into the circuit board 2 . The first holding part 412 is connected to the first stopper part 31 on the functional module 3 .

In this application, the disassembly steps of functional module 3 are:

Lift the handle part 413 on the holding member 41, and the first holding part 412 is separated from the first stop part 31;

Function module 3 moves away from circuit board 2.

To sum up, the module fixing device 4 drives the clamping member 41 to move along the first direction X1 through the elastic member 43, so that the first clamping part 412 clamps the functional module 3, and the structure is compact; it is released by lifting the handle part 413. The clamping state of the functional module 3 by the clamping part 41 is simple and convenient to operate, and does not require a third-party manufacturer to operate upward Y, which can improve the space utilization of the information processing system 100 and is suitable for application scenarios with limited space.

In addition, those skilled in the art can also make other changes within the spirit of this application. Of course, these changes made based on the spirit of this application should be included in the scope disclosed in this application.

100:Information processing system 1: Shell 2:Circuit board 21:Socket 3: Function module 31: First stopper 32:Plug-in part 4: Module fixture 41:Card holder 411: First substrate 412:First Card Holding Department 4121: Side 1 4122: First convex part 4123: First transition surface 4124: The third raised part 413: handle 414:Third stopper 42: Connector 421: Second substrate 4211:Through hole 422:Second card holding department 4221:Second side 4222: Second convex part 4223: Second transition surface 423: Second stopper 43: Elastic parts X1: first direction X2: second direction Y: To third parties

Figure 1 is a partial structural diagram of an information processing system in one embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a partial structure of the information processing system in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 3 is a first view of the module fixing device in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 4 is a first exploded schematic diagram of the module fixing device in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 5 is a second view of the module fixing device in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 6 is a third view of the module fixing device in one embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the module fixing device in a second exploded state according to an embodiment of the present application.

100:Information processing system

1: Shell

2:Circuit board

3: Function module

4: Module fixture

X1: first direction

Claims (10)

A module fixing device used to fix the functional module when the functional module is plugged into the circuit board, which includes: The clamping member is movably connected to the circuit board along a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The clamping member includes a first clamping part, and the first clamping part is To hold the functional module described in the card; An elastic member is connected to the holding member. The elastic member has a restoring force along the first direction and can drive the holding member to move along the first direction so that the first holding part Hold the function module described. A module fixture as described in claim 1, wherein: The module fixing device further includes a connecting piece that connects the circuit board and the holding piece, and the holding piece can move in the first direction and the second direction relative to the connecting piece. move; One end of the elastic member is in contact with the connecting member, and the other end of the elastic member is in contact with the retaining member and can drive the retaining member to move in the first direction relative to the connecting member. The module fixing device according to claim 1, wherein: the holding member includes a plurality of first holding parts, and the plurality of first holding parts are arranged at intervals along the first direction, A plurality of the first holding parts can hold a plurality of the functional modules. The module fixing device according to claim 1, wherein: the first holding part is provided with: The first side faces the first direction; A first protruding portion is provided on the first surface and protrudes from the first surface along the first direction; The first transition surface is located at the end of the first holding part. The first transition surface is connected to the first protruding part. When the functional module and the holding member are close to each other, the first transition surface The first transition surface is used to contact the functional module to guide the functional module and the holding member to approach each other. The module fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the holding member further includes a handle portion, and by applying a force along the second direction on the handle portion, the holding member can drive the holding member. The first holding part moves along the second direction to release the holding state of the functional module by the first holding part. The module fixing device according to claim 2, wherein: there are two connectors, and the two connectors are connected to each other and are respectively provided on both sides of the circuit board; Each of the connecting pieces includes a second holding portion and a second stopping portion, and the second holding portion of one connecting piece is connected to the second stopping portion of another connecting piece. The module fixing device according to claim 6, wherein: there are two holding parts, at least part of one holding part is disposed between one of the connecting parts and the circuit board, and the other At least part of one of the clamping parts is disposed between the other connecting part and the circuit board. A module fixture as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The holding member further includes a first base plate, and the first holding portion is provided on the first base plate; The connector further includes a second base plate, the second holding portion and the second stopper portion are provided on the second base plate; The first substrate of one of the clamping parts is arranged between the second substrate of one of the connecting parts and the circuit board, and the first substrate of the other clamping part is arranged between the second substrate of the connecting piece and the circuit board. between the second substrate and the circuit board of the connector. The module fixing device according to claim 8, wherein the first holding part and the second holding part have opposite directions. An information processing system, which includes: a casing, a circuit board arranged in the casing, a functional module and a module fixing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the functional module is plugged into On the circuit board, the module fixing device connects the functional module and the circuit board.

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