TWI501222B - Hard disk rack and server - Google Patents

Description

Hard drive and server

The present invention relates to a hard disk holder and a server having the same.

The server is the core computer that serves each computer in the network system. It can provide the functions of the disk and printing services required by the network users, and also allows each client to share resources in the network environment with each other. The basic structure of the server is roughly the same as that of a general personal computer. It consists of a central processing unit (CPU), a memory, and an input/output (I/O) device, and is connected by a bus. It is connected internally, connected to the central processing unit and memory through the north bridge chip, and connected to the input/output device through the south bridge chip.

The server has undergone three evolutions in terms of the chassis structure: from the early Pedestal Server to the Rack Server, which emphasizes centralized performance, to the high-density computing blade. (Blade Server). In addition, the servo has a width of 19 inches and a height in U (1U = 1.75 inches = 44.45 mm). There are usually 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U, 5U, 7U standard servers.

Taking a rack server as an example, the hard disk rack of the server is assembled by assembling the back board and the hard disk frame, and then combining with a top cover to form a complete hard disk. frame. However, with the continuous updating and improvement of the hard disk frame, the existing upper cover design has obviously caused hard The bottleneck is further updated and improved bottlenecks.

The invention provides a hard disk frame, wherein the upper cover can solve the problem of rust on the appearance surface and has a better appearance.

The present invention provides a server to which the aforementioned hard disk frame is applied.

The invention proposes a hard disk frame. The hard disk frame includes a body, a plurality of middle partitions, and an upper cover. The frame body has a bottom plate and side plates. The two side plates are erected on the bottom plate. These intermediate partitions are disposed on the bottom plate and parallel to the side plates. Each of the intermediate partitions has an assembly. The upper cover is parallel to the bottom plate. The upper cover has a bent plate. The bending plate has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the distance between the first side and the second side has a first length. The bent plate includes a cover portion. The covering portion is recessed from the second side such that the covering portion has a concave side, and the concave side has a predetermined width. The length between the concave side of the covering portion and the first side is less than the first length of the bent plate. When the upper cover is assembled to the frame body, the bending plate covers the assembly, and the middle partition plate contacts the cover portion and is located on the same plane as the outer surface of the upper cover.

The invention further proposes a server. The server includes a casing and the above-mentioned hard disk frame. The hard drive frame is assembled to the casing.

In an embodiment of the invention, the first side of the bending plate extends from one end of the upper cover to the other end, and the second side of the first lateral bending plate of the bending plate is bent to make the bending The plate is attached to the inner surface of the upper cover.

In an embodiment of the invention, the bending plate has a first beveled portion. The first oblique portion is recessed from the second side and connected to the concave side.

In an embodiment of the invention, the first beveled portion has an angle with the second side.

In an embodiment of the invention, the assembly has a second beveled portion. The shape of the first beveled portion matches the shape of the second beveled portion. When the upper cover is assembled to the frame body, the first beveled portion is opposite to the second beveled portion, and the first beveled portion is covered by the second beveled portion.

In an embodiment of the invention, the assembly has a flat portion. The flat portion is coupled to the second oblique portion, and the shape of the flat portion matches the shape of the covering portion. When the upper cover is assembled to the frame body, the cover portion is directed to the flat portion.

In an embodiment of the invention, the partition has an opposite first plate and a second plate. The first plate and the second plate are riveted to each other.

In an embodiment of the invention, the hard disk frame further includes a guiding member. The guiding member is fixed to the middle partition.

In an embodiment of the invention, the hard disk frame further includes at least one guiding plate. The guide plate is inserted into the corresponding side plate.

Based on the above, the present invention redesigns the structure of the upper cover of the hard disk frame as compared with the conventional structure, so that the edge of the upper cover does not have a cross section. In detail, the upper cover has a covering portion to make the edge of the upper cover a continuous plane, thereby solving the problem of rust on the appearance surface and having a better appearance. Further, corresponding to the design of the above upper cover, the joint of the middle partition and the upper cover of the hard disk frame is designed with a bevel structure so that the middle partition is not exposed at the joint of the upper cover.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

1 is a schematic diagram of a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the server 50 of the embodiment includes a casing 52 and a hard disk frame 100 .

In this embodiment, the casing 52 has a bottom casing 52a and a cover 52b. The bottom casing 52a has an opposite front end 52c and a rear end 52d. The hard disk tray 100 in this embodiment is adapted to be slid in by the rear end 52d of the bottom case 52a to be assembled to the bottom case 52a of the cabinet 52. When the hard disk frame 100 is slid in from the rear end 52d of the bottom case 52a to be assembled to the bottom case 52a, the hard disk frame 100 partially overlaps the side plate 52e of the bottom case 52a. Next, the cover 52b is slid into the bottom case 52a by the front end 52c of the bottom case 52a, and the assembly of the server 50 is completed.

It should be noted that the embodiment does not limit the manner in which the hard disk frame 100 and the casing 52 are assembled. For example, it is possible to achieve a fixed function by snapping each other. Of course, in other embodiments, the hard disk frame can also be fixed to the casing through a manner other than a buckle, that is, the manner in which the hard disk frame is fixed to the casing is not limited to the above. In addition, the cover 52b of the embodiment further has a locking member 54. When the cover 52b is slid into and covered by the front end 52a of the bottom case 52a, the lock 54 is adapted to drive the cover 52b to move in the direction of the hard disk frame 100 to fix the cover 52b to the bottom case 52a. A guide pin (not shown) may be further disposed in the bottom case 52a to cooperate with the cover 52b to achieve the function of positioning and closing.

On the other hand, the cover 52b has, for example, a rib 52f or other suitable rib structure. The rib 52f is protruded from the surface of the cover 52b to reinforce the cover The structure of the body 52b. The ribs 52f may have only a single rib. In other embodiments, the ribs may have other shapes, and are not limited to the above, as long as the ribs extending from the cover are within the scope of the present invention. Of course, the shape is a straight stripe as an illustration, and the invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, the internal components such as the motherboard module and the fan module of the server 50 of the present embodiment are not described herein. The components and configuration of the hard disk carrier 100 of the server 50 will be further described below.

2 is a schematic view of the hard disk frame of FIG. 1. Figure 3 is a partial schematic view of area A of Figure 2. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , in the embodiment, the hard disk frame 100 includes a frame body 110 , a plurality of middle partition plates 120 , and an upper cover 130 . The frame body 110 has a bottom plate 112 and two side plates 114. The upper cover 130 is parallel to the bottom plate 112. The two side plates 114 are erected on the bottom plate 112. These intermediate partitions 120 are vertically disposed on the bottom plate 112 and are parallel to the side plates 114, respectively.

In the present embodiment, the intermediate partition 120 is located between the side plates 114. Each of the intermediate partitions 120 has one or more assemblies 122 (shown as two). Accordingly, the upper cover 130 is assembled to the frame body 110 by the assembly member 122. The upper cover 130 has a bent plate 132 as shown in FIG. When the upper cover 130 is assembled to the frame body 110, the bent plate 132 is covered by the assembly member 122.

In this embodiment, the hard disk frame 100 further includes one or more guiding members 140 (shown as two) and one or more guiding plates 150 (shown as two) for guiding the hard disk ( Not shown) mounted to or withdrawn from the hard drive rack 100.

In detail, the guiding member 140 is fixed to the intermediate partition 130. The guiding plate 150 is inserted into the corresponding side plate 114 of the frame body 110. With this configuration, we can use stainless steel to make the guide 140 to reduce the guide when the hard disk is inserted. The vibration generated by the piece 140, thereby reducing the instability of the hard disk read data. On the other hand, corresponding to the design of the guiding member 140, the guiding plate 150 can be designed to cooperate with the guiding member 140, and further design a continuous guiding structure to prevent the hard disk from being inserted and jammed. design. In addition, the guiding member 140 may be a structure having a plurality of sheets riveted to each other to achieve a better degree of bonding. Of course, we can also use other screw locks or appropriate fixing methods to make the guides, which is not limited here.

In this embodiment, each of the intermediate partitions 120 has a first plate member 124 and a second plate member 126 opposite to each other. The first plate member 124 is fixed to the second plate member 126. Therefore, the two partitions (the first plate 124 and the second plate 126) are used to form the intermediate partition 120, thereby increasing the strength of the intermediate partition 120, so that the intermediate partition 120 has a better supporting force.

In addition, the intermediate partition 120 is, for example, a sheet metal member, and the first plate member 124 and the second plate member 126 may be mutually riveted to achieve a better degree of bonding. Of course, the first plate member 124 and the second plate member 126 can be fixed to each other by other screw locks or a suitable fixing manner, which is not limited herein. In the above embodiments, the middle partition plate may be made of two or more sheet metal members. In other embodiments, the middle partition plate may have other numbers, shapes, and arrangement positions. The actual situation is determined internally and is not limited by the above.

Figure 4 is a top plan view of the upper and middle partitions of Figure 2. Figure 5 is a schematic view of the bent plate of Figure 3. Referring to FIG. 3 to FIG. 5 , in the embodiment, the assembly member 122 is bent from one end of the first plate member 124 and the second plate member 126 of the intermediate partition plate 120 and respectively extends toward the corresponding side plates 114 . Assembly member 122 bending The angle extends, for example, toward the direction of the bottom plate 112 or toward the direction of the upper cover 130. However, the invention is not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the angle at which the assembly is bent may be set to other suitable angles.

The bending plate 132 has a first side 132a and a second side 132b opposite to each other, and the distance between the first side 132a and the second side 132b is a first length D1. The bent plate 132 includes a cover portion 134. The cover portion 134 is recessed from the second side 132b of the bent plate 132 such that the cover portion 134 has a recessed side 134a. The length D2 between the recessed side 134a of the cover portion 134 and the first side 132a of the bent plate 132 is smaller than the first length D1 of the bent plate 132. When the upper cover 130 is assembled to the frame body 110, the bending plate 132 covers the assembly member 122, and the first plate member 124 of the middle partition plate 120 contacts the cover portion 134 and is located on the same plane as the outer surface 130b of the upper cover 130. That is, the plane in which the first plate member 124 contacts the cover portion 134 is parallel to the outer surface 130b of the upper cover 130. With such a design, the present invention redesigns the structure of the upper cover 130 of the hard disk frame 100 compared to the conventional structure, so that the edge of the upper cover 130 has no cross section, that is, the upper cover 130 has a cover portion 134 for The edge of the upper cover 130 is a continuous plane to solve the problem of rust on the appearance surface and has a better appearance.

It should be noted that the recessed side 134a has a predetermined width H1, and the minimum value of the preset width H1 is about 2.0 mm, and the covering portion 134 can be formed from the bent plate 132.

The first side 132a of the bending plate 132 extends from one end of the upper cover 130 to the other end, and the first side 132a of the bending plate 132 is bent toward the second side 132b of the bending plate 132 to fit the bending plate 132. On the inner surface of the upper cover 130 130a.

In detail, the bending plate 132 has a first oblique portion 132c, and the first oblique portion 132c is recessed from the second side 132b of the bending plate 132 and is connected to the concave side 134a, in other words, the embodiment The second side 132b of the bent plate 132 is designed as a beveled structure (non-straight edge). Therefore, the first oblique portion 132c and the second side 132b have an angle A1, and the angle A1 is, for example, an obtuse angle. However, the invention is not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the angle A1 can be set to other suitable angles.

Further, corresponding to the design of the upper cover 130 described above, the assembly 122 of the intermediate partition 120 has a second oblique portion 122a. The shape of the first oblique portion 132c matches the shape of the second oblique portion 122a. When the upper cover 130 is assembled to the frame body 110, the first oblique side portion 132c faces the second oblique side portion 122a, and the first oblique side portion 132c covers the second oblique side portion 122a. Further, the assembly 122 further has a flat portion 122b. The flat portion 122b is coupled to the second oblique portion 122a, and the shape of the flat portion 122b matches the shape of the cover portion 134. When the upper cover 130 is assembled to the frame body 110, the cover portion 134 faces the flat portion 122b. With this configuration, the joint of the intermediate partition 120 and the upper cover 130 is designed with a beveled structure so that the second oblique portion 122a of the intermediate partition 120 is not exposed at the joint of the upper cover 130.

In summary, the present invention redesigns the structure of the upper cover of the hard disk frame compared to the conventional structure, so that the edge of the upper cover does not have a cross section. In detail, the upper cover has a covering portion so that the edge of the upper cover is a continuous plane, thereby solving the problem of rust on the appearance surface and giving the upper cover a better appearance.

In addition, corresponding to the design of the above upper cover, the middle partition of the hard disk frame and the upper The joint of the cover is designed with a beveled structure so that the intermediate partition is not exposed to the joint of the upper cover.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

50‧‧‧Server

52‧‧‧Shell

52a‧‧‧ bottom case

52b‧‧‧ cover

52c‧‧‧ front end

52d‧‧‧ backend

52e‧‧‧ side panels

52f‧‧‧ Ribs

54‧‧‧Locker

100‧‧‧ Hard disk rack

110‧‧‧ ‧ frame

112‧‧‧floor

114‧‧‧ side panels

120‧‧‧ middle partition

122‧‧‧Assembly

122a‧‧‧second bevel

122b‧‧‧flat

124‧‧‧First board

126‧‧‧Second board

130‧‧‧Upper cover

130a‧‧‧ inner surface

130b‧‧‧ outer surface

132‧‧‧Bending plate

132a‧‧‧ first side

132b‧‧‧ second side

132c‧‧‧first bevel

134‧‧‧ Covering Department

134a‧‧‧ recessed side

140‧‧‧Guide

150‧‧‧Guideboard

A‧‧‧ area

A1‧‧‧ angle

D1‧‧‧ first length

D2‧‧‧ length

H1‧‧‧Preset width

1 is a schematic diagram of a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a schematic view of the hard disk frame of FIG. 1.

Figure 3 is a partial schematic view of area A of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a top plan view of the upper and middle partitions of Figure 2.

Figure 5 is a schematic view of the bent plate of Figure 3.

120‧‧‧ middle partition

122‧‧‧Assembly

122a‧‧‧second bevel

124‧‧‧First board

126‧‧‧Second board

130‧‧‧Upper cover

132‧‧‧Bending plate

132c‧‧‧first bevel

134‧‧‧ Covering Department

Claims (10)

A hard disk rack comprising: a frame body having a bottom plate and two side plates, wherein the two side plates are erected on the bottom plate; a plurality of middle partition plates disposed on the bottom plate and parallel to the two side plates, each of the partitions The plate has an assembly; and an upper cover parallel to the bottom plate, the upper cover has a bent plate, the bent plate has an opposite first side and a second side, and the first side and the second side The distance between the two is a first length, wherein the bending plate comprises a covering portion, the covering portion is recessed from the second side, the covering portion has a concave side, and the concave side has a predetermined width The length between the concave side and the first side of the covering portion is smaller than the first length of the bending plate, and when the upper cover is assembled to the frame body, the bending plate covers the assembly, and the The middle partition is in contact with the covering portion and is located on the same plane as the outer surface of the upper cover. The hard disk frame of claim 1, wherein the first side of the bending plate extends from one end of the upper cover to the other end, and the first side of the bending plate faces the bending plate The second side is bent such that the bending plate is attached to the inner surface of the upper cover. The hard disk frame of claim 2, wherein the bending plate has a first beveled portion, the first beveled portion is recessed from the second side, and is connected to the concave side. The hard disk shelf of claim 3, wherein the first beveled portion has an angle with the second side. The hard disk frame of claim 3, wherein the assembly has a second beveled portion, the first beveled portion having a shape matching the shape of the second beveled portion, when the upper cover is assembled When the frame is attached to the frame, the first oblique portion is opposite to the second oblique portion, and the first oblique portion is covered by the second oblique portion. The hard disk frame of claim 5, wherein the assembly further has a flat portion, the flat portion is coupled to the second bevel portion, and the shape of the flat portion matches the shape of the cover portion. When the upper cover is assembled to the frame body, the cover portion faces the flat portion. The hard disk frame of claim 1, wherein the middle partition has an opposite first plate and a second plate, wherein the first plate and the second plate are riveted to each other. The hard disk rack of claim 1, further comprising: a guiding member fixed to the middle partition. The hard disk rack of claim 1, further comprising: at least one guiding plate, which is inserted into the corresponding side plate. A server comprising: a casing; and a hard disk frame according to claim 1 of the patent application, assembled to the casing.