TWI492027B - Sliding structure and electronic device using the same - Google Patents

Description

Electronic device and its slide structure

The present invention relates to an electronic device and a slide rail structure thereof, and more particularly to an electronic device and a slide rail structure thereof that can easily pull out or insert an electronic component from an electronic device.

With the advancement of technology, today's society has entered the era of the Internet, and people's lives are inseparable from the Internet. As the number of Internet users grows and the hardware requirements for setting up the Internet become more and more serious, the servers used to set up the Internet play an important role.

At present, the scope of server development, in addition to the application of the Internet and telecommunications industry, also goes deep into the lives of ordinary people, such as the use of finance, finance, online banking, online credit cards, etc., all of which rely on the powerful computing of the server. Ability to achieve a high level of confidentiality and not easy to be cracked. In a local area network, the Internet, or other networks, the server can provide various types of processed information, so that other terminals connected to the server through the network can obtain the required data or results, and output to the need. Digital arithmetic device.

The traditional upright server is bulky and takes up space. When the enterprise uses multiple servers, the server storage space becomes a difficult problem. Therefore, the prior art has developed a rack server. The rack server is a unified management of placing several servo hosts in the cabinet, and the size of the motherboard in the servo host is greatly reduced, and the central processing unit, the chipset, the memory and the hard disk are respectively arranged. Each servo host It is an independent, exchangeable computer.

However, the server cabinet is usually a flat rectangular parallelepiped, and the electronic components on the motherboard are screwed into a small space on the rear side of the cabinet. The operator needs to remove the screws before performing the expansion, upgrade, repair or replacement of such electronic devices. Therefore, how to facilitate the operator to take out or place the electronic components inside the electronic device is a problem that the designer needs to solve at present.

In view of the above problems, the present invention relates to an electronic device and a slide rail structure thereof, thereby solving the problem that the electronic component is not easily taken out of the interior of the cabinet.

A slide rail structure according to an embodiment of the invention includes a bottom plate and opposite two positioning members. The positioning member is disposed on the same surface of the bottom plate, wherein each of the positioning members includes a limiting portion and two connecting portions. One end of each connecting portion is connected to the bottom plate, and the other end of each connecting portion is connected to the limiting portion. Each of the limiting portions protrudes from the other limiting portion by a flange. The flange is spaced from the bottom plate by a distance greater than zero. The flanges are separated by a first distance. The connecting portion of each positioning member is separated from the connecting portion of the other positioning member by a second distance. The first distance is less than the second distance.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention includes a cabinet, two positioning members, and an electronic component. The cabinet has a bottom plate. The positioning member is disposed on the same surface of the bottom plate, wherein each of the positioning members includes a limiting portion and two connecting portions. One end of each connection portion is connected to the bottom plate. The other end of each connecting portion is connected to the limiting portion. Each of the limiting portions protrudes from the other limiting portion by a flange. The flange is spaced from the bottom plate by a distance greater than zero. The flanges are separated by a first distance. One connecting portion and another positioning member of each positioning member The opposite one of the connecting portions is separated by a second distance. The first distance is less than the second distance.

In an embodiment of the invention, the electronic component includes a circuit board and a carrier board. The board is between the two positioning members. The circuit board is disposed on the carrier board. The carrier board is interposed between the circuit board and the bottom plate and between the two positioning members.

In an embodiment of the invention, the circuit board has a first thickness. The opposite side edges of the carrier plate respectively protrude toward the flange on one side wall. The side walls each have a second thickness. The first thickness is less than the second thickness. A third distance is defined between the side walls. The third distance is greater than the first distance and less than the second distance. The bottom plate and the flange are respectively separated by a third thickness. The third thickness is greater than the second thickness.

In an embodiment of the invention, the circuit board includes a substrate and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is disposed on the substrate.

In an embodiment of the invention, the circuit board further includes an electrical connector. The electrical connector is electrically connected to the conductive layer.

In an embodiment of the invention, the electronic device further includes a data storage device electrically connected to the electrical connector in a detachable manner.

According to the electronic device and the slide rail structure disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention, since the flange restricts the movement of the electronic component in the direction of the vertical bottom plate, and the connecting portion limits the electronic component between the connection portions, and the electronic component can be along The connecting portion is conveniently inserted into or withdrawn from the electronic device, thereby solving the problem that the electronic component is not easily inserted into or taken out of the electronic device in the prior art.

The above description of the present invention and the following description of the embodiments are intended to illustrate and explain the principles of the present invention, and to provide a more Further explanation.

The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are set forth in the detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention. The objects and advantages associated with the present invention can be readily understood by those skilled in the art. The following examples are intended to describe the present invention in further detail, but do not limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B. FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a slide rail structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a slide of FIG. 1A. Side view of the rail structure. The slide rail structure 5 includes a bottom plate 70 and two opposite positioning members 80. The positioning member 80 is disposed on the same surface S2 of the bottom plate 70 , wherein each positioning member 80 includes a limiting portion 82 and two connecting portions 84 . One end of each connecting portion 84 is connected to the bottom plate 70, and the other end of each connecting portion 84 is connected to the limiting portion 82. Each of the limiting portions 82 protrudes from the other limiting portion 82 by a flange 820. The flange 820 is spaced from the base plate 70 by a spacing greater than zero. The flanges 820 are separated by a first distance D1. The connecting portion 84 of each positioning member 80 is separated from the connecting portion 84 of the other positioning member 80 by a second distance D2. The first distance D1 is smaller than the second distance D2. Therefore, an electronic component 90 can be inserted between the flange 820 and the bottom plate 70. The movement of the electronic component 90 in the first direction X is restricted by the connecting portion 84, and the flange 820 restricts the movement of the electronic component 90 in the third direction Z, and is guided by the connecting portion 84 and the flange 820, thereby The electronic component 90 can be conveniently inserted or withdrawn in the second direction Y, The problem that the electronic components are not easily taken out or placed in the prior art is solved.

Hereinafter, an explanation will be given of how the above-described slide rail structure is provided in an electronic device to facilitate the removal or placement of electronic components, and an example in which a server is used as an electronic device will be described. Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3A. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a partial slide of FIG. A schematic view of the structure and electronic components. An electronic device 6 according to an embodiment of the invention includes a cabinet 10, a main body 20, two positioning members 30, and an electronic component 40. The cabinet 10 has a bottom plate 12. The host 20 is disposed in the cabinet 10. In this embodiment, the host 20 is, for example but not limited to, a server. The positioning member 30 is disposed on the same surface S1 of the bottom plate 12 , wherein each positioning member 30 includes a limiting portion 32 and two connecting portions 34 . One end of each connecting portion 34 is connected to the bottom plate 12. The other end of each connecting portion 34 is connected to the limiting portion 32. Each of the limiting portions 32 protrudes from the other limiting portion 32 by a flange 320. The flange 320 is spaced from the bottom plate 12 by a spacing greater than zero. Therefore, the flange 320, the connecting portion 34, and the bottom plate 12 constitute a space in which the electronic component 40 can be withdrawn or placed.

Referring to FIG. 2, in the embodiment or some other embodiments, the electronic device 6 further includes an intermediate board 50 electrically connected to the host 20 and the electronic component 40, respectively. Therefore, the host 20 is electrically connected to the electronic component 40 by the middle board 50, so that the host 20 can issue an instruction to the electronic component 40 to operate. The configuration of the middle plate 50 is between the host 20 and the electronic component 40. Compared with the prior art, such a configuration requires less wires or signal lines for connecting the host 20 and the electronic component 40, thereby reducing the production cost of the electronic device 6.

Please refer to "3A" and "3B", and "3B" is a side view of the partial rail structure and electronic components of "Fig. 2". The flanges 320 are separated by a first distance D1'. A connecting portion 34 of each positioning member 30 is separated from a connecting portion 34 of the other positioning member 30 by a second distance D2'. The first distance D1' is smaller than the second distance D2'. The movement of the electronic component 40 in the first direction X' is restricted by the connecting portion 34, and the flange 320 restricts the movement of the electronic component 40 in the third direction Z', and is guided by the connecting portion 34 and the flange 320. Therefore, the electronic component 40 can be conveniently inserted or withdrawn in the second direction Y', which solves the problem that the electronic component is not easily inserted into or taken out from the electronic device in the prior art.

Please refer to "FIG. 3B". The structure of the electronic component 40 will be exemplified below. In this or some other embodiments, the electronic component 40 includes a circuit board 42 and a carrier board 44. The circuit board 42 is interposed between the two positioning members 30. The circuit board 42 is disposed on the carrier board 44. The carrier plate 44 is interposed between the circuit board 42 and the bottom plate 12 and between the two positioning members 30. By disposing the circuit board 42 on the carrier board 44 and without relative movement between the circuit board 42 and the carrier board 44, the bottom surface of the circuit board 42 and the bottom board 12 can be prevented from rubbing each other when the electronic component 40 is withdrawn or placed. This causes damage or even failure of the circuit board 42 due to friction.

Further, in this or some other embodiments, the circuit board 42 has a first thickness T1, and the first thickness T1 refers to the length of the circuit board 42 in the third direction Z'. The opposite side edges 440 of the carrier plate 44 respectively project a side wall 442 toward the flange 320. The side wall 442 limits the movement of the circuit board 42 in the first direction X' to increase the stability of the electrical connection between the circuit board 42 and the external electronic components and to avoid the circuit board 42 and External electronic components are damaged by friction. The side walls 442 each have a second thickness T2, and the second thickness T2 refers to the length of the side walls 442 in the third direction Z'. Wherein, the first thickness T1 is smaller than the second thickness T2. And in the third direction Z', the circuit board 42 is spaced apart from the flange 320 by a distance greater than zero. Therefore, when the electronic component 40 is inserted or withdrawn, the circuit board 42 is not damaged by the friction with the flange 320.

In addition, a third distance D3' is defined between the two side walls 442. The third distance D3' is greater than the first distance D1' and smaller than the second distance D2'. Therefore, the two side walls 442 limit the movement of the electronic component 40 in the first direction X'. In addition, the bottom plate 12 and the flange 320 are respectively separated by a third thickness T3. And the third thickness T3 is greater than the second thickness T2. Therefore, when the electronic component 40 is inserted or withdrawn, the side wall 442 is not damaged by the friction of the flange 320.

Please refer to "Figure 2" and "Figure 3B". In this or some other embodiments, the circuit board 42 includes a substrate 420 and a conductive layer 422. The conductive layer 422 is disposed on the substrate 420. The conductive layer 422 is electrically connected to the middle plate 50. Therefore, the host 20 is electrically connected to the conductive layer 422 by the intermediate board 50, so that the host 20 can issue an instruction to the conductive layer 422 to operate.

The structure and function of the circuit board 42 can be designed according to the needs of the user. The following is an example of how to electrically connect an external electronic component to the circuit board. In this or some other embodiments, the circuit board 42 further includes an electrical connector 424. The electrical connector 424 is electrically connected to the conductive layer 422. The electronic device 6 further includes a data storage device 60 electrically connected to the electrical connector 424 in a detachable manner. Therefore, the data storage device 60 is electrically connected to the host 20. Compared with conventional technology, data storage The insertion and removal of the memory device 60 and the circuit board 42 are convenient.

The electronic device and the slide rail structure thereof according to the above invention are disclosed. Since the connecting portion restricts the movement of the electronic component in the first direction and the flange restricts the movement of the electronic component in the third direction, the electronic component can be easily inserted or withdrawn in the second direction, thereby solving the electronic component in the prior art. The problem of being difficult to insert or remove from an electronic device.

In addition, in some other embodiments, the circuit board is disposed on the carrier board and there is no relative movement between the circuit board and the carrier board, so that when the electronic component is drawn or placed, the bottom surface of the circuit board and the bottom plate can be prevented from rubbing each other. This causes the board to wear out or even malfunction.

In addition, in some other embodiments, the sidewall spacers limit the movement of the circuit board in the first direction to increase the stability of the electrical connection between the circuit board and the external electronic components and to avoid the relationship between the circuit board and the external electronic components. Damage caused by friction. Also, the board is spaced from the flange by a distance greater than zero. Therefore, when the electronic component is inserted or withdrawn, the circuit board does not rub against the flange and is damaged.

While the present invention has been described above in terms of the preferred embodiments thereof, it is not intended to limit the invention, and the invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of patent protection of the invention is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached to this specification.

5‧‧‧Slide rail structure

6‧‧‧Electronic devices

10‧‧‧ cabinet

12‧‧‧floor

20‧‧‧Host

30‧‧‧ Positioning parts

32‧‧‧Limited

320‧‧‧Flange

34‧‧‧Connecting Department

40‧‧‧Electronic components

42‧‧‧ boards

420‧‧‧Substrate

422‧‧‧ Conductive layer

424‧‧‧Electrical connector

44‧‧‧Loading board

440‧‧‧ side

442‧‧‧ Side wall

50‧‧‧ midplane

60‧‧‧ data storage device

70‧‧‧floor

80‧‧‧ Positioning parts

82‧‧‧Limited

820‧‧‧Flange

84‧‧‧Connecting Department

90‧‧‧Electronic components

S1‧‧‧ surface

S2‧‧‧ surface

D1‧‧‧First distance

D1`‧‧‧first distance

D2‧‧‧Second distance

D2’‧‧‧Second distance

D3’‧‧‧ third distance

T1‧‧‧first thickness

T2‧‧‧second thickness

T3‧‧‧ third thickness

X‧‧‧ first direction

X’‧‧‧ first direction

Y‧‧‧second direction

Y’‧‧‧second direction

Z‧‧‧ third direction

Z’‧‧‧ third direction

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a slide rail structure according to an embodiment of the invention.

"1B" is a side view of the rail structure of "A1A".

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

"3A" is a perspective view of a portion of the slide rail structure and electronic components of "Fig. 2".

"3B" is a side view of a part of the slide rail structure and electronic components of "Fig. 2".

12‧‧‧floor

30‧‧‧ Positioning parts

32‧‧‧Limited

320‧‧‧Flange

34‧‧‧Connecting Department

40‧‧‧Electronic components

42‧‧‧ boards

420‧‧‧Substrate

424‧‧‧Electrical connector

44‧‧‧Loading board

440‧‧‧ side

442‧‧‧ Side wall

S1‧‧‧ surface

X’‧‧‧ first direction

Y’‧‧‧second direction

Z’‧‧‧ third direction

Claims (7)

An electronic device comprising: a cabinet having a bottom plate; two positioning members disposed on the same surface of the bottom plate, wherein each of the positioning members comprises: a limiting portion; and two connecting portions, each of the connecting portions One end of the connecting plate is connected to the bottom plate, and the other end of each connecting portion is connected to the limiting portion, wherein each of the limiting portions protrudes toward the other of the limiting portions by a flange, and the flanges are separated from the bottom plate by a greater than zero The spacing of the flanges is separated by a first distance, and a connecting portion of each of the positioning members is separated from a connecting portion of the other positioning member by a second distance, the first distance being smaller than the second portions a bottom plate, the limiting portion and the connecting portions are integrally formed; and an electronic component having a width between the first distance and the second distance, the electronic component being detachably disposed Between the two positioning members, and between the limiting portions and the bottom plate. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the electronic component comprises: a circuit board interposed between the two positioning components; and a carrier board, the circuit board is disposed on the carrier board, and the carrier board is interposed Between the circuit board and the bottom plate, and between the two positioning members. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the circuit board has a first thickness, and opposite side edges of the carrier plate respectively protrude toward the flanges, and the side walls Each has a second thickness, the first thickness is smaller than the second thickness, and the third wall defines a third distance, the third distance is greater than the first distance and smaller than the second distance, the bottom plate and the bottom plate The flanges are each separated by a third thickness, the third thickness being greater than the second thickness. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the circuit board comprises: a substrate; and a conductive layer disposed on the substrate. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein the circuit board further comprises an electrical connector electrically connected to the conductive layer. The electronic device of claim 5, further comprising a data storage device electrically connected to the electrical connector in a detachable manner. A sliding rail structure includes: a bottom plate; and two opposite positioning members disposed on the same surface of the bottom plate, wherein each of the positioning members comprises: a limiting portion; and two connecting portions, one end of each of the connecting portions Connecting the bottom plate, the other end of each connecting portion is connected to the limiting portion; wherein the bottom plate, the limiting portion and the connecting portions are integrally formed, and each of the limiting portions protrudes toward the other of the limiting portions a flange, the flange is spaced apart from the bottom plate by a distance greater than zero, the flanges being separated by a first distance, and a connecting portion of each of the positioning members is opposite to the other of the positioning members The first distance is smaller than the second distances by a second distance.