TWI528882B - Electronic device - Google Patents

Description

Electronic device

The present invention relates to a card module for an electronic device, and more particularly to a card module for use in a computer or a server.

Among the computers or servers, interface cards are generally provided to expand the performance of the computer and the server. In a common design, a positioning portion is formed on the interface card, and the interface card is mainly fixed on the body of the computer or the server by means of screw locking. However, it is inconvenient to disassemble in a screw-locking manner. In particular, when the interface card is disposed in a lying manner (parallel to the main board), the interface card is fixed by screwing, in the process of installing or removing the interface card. Often interfere or collide with other electronic components in the computer or server.

In the prior art, there is also a design in which a rotating mechanism locks a single interface card. However, this method requires a large rotating space and cannot be applied to a thin computer or a server.

An electronic device includes a card module. The card module includes a rack, a first electronic card and a latching mechanism. A positioning portion is formed on the carrier. The first electronic card is detachably inserted into the carrier. The latching mechanism is pivotally disposed on the carrier, the latching mechanism pivoting relative to the first and second orientations, wherein the latching mechanism is in a first orientation The locking mechanism can be translated between a first position and a second position, wherein the locking mechanism extends in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the first electronic card, and the locking mechanism includes a pivoting end and a locking end, the pivoting end pivotally connecting the receiving frame, when the locking mechanism is in the first position, the engaging end is engaged with the positioning portion, when the locking mechanism is located in the second position, The engaging end is disengaged from the positioning portion.

The electronic device and the card module of the embodiment of the present invention can easily fix a plurality of electronic cards through a single locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism requires a small rotating space, and is suitable for a thin and light computer or Among the servers. During the fixing process of the electronic card, nor It interferes with other electronic components in the computer or server.

1‧‧‧Electronic device

10‧‧‧ body

100‧‧‧ card module

110‧‧‧First electronic card

120‧‧‧Second electronic card

130‧‧‧ Shelf

131‧‧‧ Positioning Department

132‧‧‧Chute

133‧‧‧ pivoting department

134‧‧‧ Positioning gap

135‧‧‧First bulge

136‧‧‧second bulge

140‧‧‧Locking mechanism

141‧‧‧ pivot end

142‧‧‧Card end

143‧‧‧ pivot bump

145‧‧‧Apartment

146‧‧‧Clock Department

147‧‧‧ openings

148‧‧‧Flexible section

1 is a view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2A is a combination diagram showing a card module; FIG. 2B is an exploded view showing the card module; and FIG. 3A is a partial structure showing the frame; FIG. 3B shows a partial structure of the first electronic card and the second electronic card assembled with the carrier; FIG. 3C shows a situation in which the locking mechanism pivots relative to the carrier; and FIG. 4A shows that the locking mechanism is located first; The situation of the position; Figure 4B shows the situation in which the locking mechanism is in the second position.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least one card module 100 and a body 10 . The card module 100 is detachably connected to the body 10. The motherboard (not shown) in the body 10 is electrically connected to the card module 100.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, FIG. 2A shows a combination diagram of the card module 100, and FIG. 2B shows an explosion diagram of the card module 100. The card module 100 includes a first electronic card 110, a second electronic card 120, a carrier 130, and a latching mechanism 140. The first electronic card 110 and the second electronic card 120 are detachably inserted into the rack 130. The latch mechanism 140 is pivotally mounted to the bracket 130. In an embodiment, the first electronic card 110 and the second electronic card 120 are parallel to the motherboard in the body 10.

Referring to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, FIG. 3A shows a partial structure of the rack 130, and FIG. 3B shows a partial structure of the first electronic card 110 and the second electronic card 120 assembled with the rack 130, FIG. 3C The situation in which the locking mechanism 140 pivots relative to the carrier 130 is shown. A positioning portion 131 is formed on the bracket 130.

Referring to FIG. 3C, the latch mechanism 140 is pivotable relative to the carrier between a first orientation A and a second orientation B. When the locking mechanism 140 is in a first orientation A, the locking mechanism 140 can translate P2 between a first position P1 and a second position (FIGS. 4A, 4B). At this time, the locking mechanism 140 The extending direction is perpendicular to the surfaces of the first electronic card 110 and the second electronic card 120. The locking mechanism includes a pivoting end 141 and an engaging end 142. The pivoting end The end 141 pivotally connects the carrier 130.

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , when the locking mechanism 140 is located at the first position P1 , the engaging end 142 engages the positioning portion 131 . When the locking mechanism 140 is located at the second position P2, the engaging end 142 is disengaged from the positioning portion 131.

A sliding slot 132 is formed on the bracket 130. The locking mechanism 140 further includes a pivoting protrusion 143. The pivoting protrusion 143 cooperates with the sliding slot 132. When the locking mechanism 140 is located at the first When the position is P1, the pivoting protrusion 143 is located at one of the first chutes of the sliding slot 132. At this time, the pivoting protrusion 143 is restrained by the sliding slot 132 to constrain the locking mechanism 140 relative to the bearing. The orientation of the shelf 130. The pivoting protrusion 143 is a rectangular parallelepiped, an elliptical cylinder or other suitable shape, and the length of the pivoting protrusion 143 is greater than the width of the sliding slot 132. When the locking mechanism 140 is in the second position, the pivoting protrusion 143 is located at one of the second chutes in the sliding slot 132. A pivoting portion 133 is formed at the second sliding slot position in the sliding slot 132. When the pivoting projection 143 is located at the second sliding slot position in the sliding slot 132, the locking mechanism 140 is adapted to be opposite The carrier 130 pivots.

The engaging end 142 includes an abutting portion 145 and an engaging portion 146. When the locking mechanism is in the first position, the abutting portion abuts the positioning portion 131, and the engaging portion 146 engages the positioning portion. One of the portions 131 positions the notch 134.

Referring to FIGS. 2B and 3B , the first electronic card 110 includes a first notch 111 . The frame 130 further includes a first protruding portion 135 . When the first electronic card 110 is inserted into the frame 130 , The first protruding portion 135 is located in the first notch 111. The second frame 136 further includes a second protrusion 136. The second electronic card 120 includes a second notch 121. When the second electronic card 120 is inserted into the frame 130, the second protrusion 136 Located in the second gap 121. Referring to FIG. 3C, the locking mechanism 140 includes an opening 147. The second protruding portion 136 is located in the opening 147 when the locking mechanism 140 is in the first position, and is associated with the locking mechanism 140. Engage.

Referring to FIG. 3A, the locking mechanism 140 further includes an elastic section 148. The elastic section 148 is located between the pivoting end 141 and the engaging end 142. When the locking mechanism 140 is in the first position. The elastic section 148 applies an elastic thrust to the bracket, thereby reinforcing the engaging effect of the engaging end 142. When the locking mechanism 140 is in the second position, the elastic thrust bounces the engaging end 142 to help the engaging end 142 disengage.

The electronic device and the card module of the embodiment of the invention can be used for a single The locking mechanism simply fixes a plurality of electronic cards, and the locking mechanism requires a small amount of rotation space and is suitable for use in a thin and light computer or server. During the fixing process of the electronic card, it will not interfere with other electronic components in the computer or the server.

Although the present invention has been described above in terms of the preferred embodiments thereof, it is not intended to limit the invention, and those skilled in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧ card module

110‧‧‧First electronic card

120‧‧‧Second electronic card

130‧‧‧ Shelf

140‧‧‧Locking mechanism

Claims (9)

An electronic device comprising: a card module, comprising: a carrier, wherein a positioning portion is formed on the carrier; a first electronic card is detachably inserted into the carrier; and a lock a buckle mechanism pivotally disposed on the carrier, the latch mechanism being pivotable relative to the carrier and a first orientation and a second orientation, wherein the latch mechanism is in a first orientation The locking mechanism can be translated between a first position and a second position, wherein the locking mechanism extends in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the first electronic card, and the locking mechanism includes a pivoting end and a locking end, the pivoting end pivotally connecting the receiving frame, when the locking mechanism is in the first position, the engaging end is engaged with the positioning portion, when the locking mechanism is located in the second position, The latching end is disengaged from the positioning portion; wherein a sliding slot is formed on the bracket, the latching mechanism further includes a pivoting protrusion, the pivoting lug cooperating with the sliding slot, when the latching When the mechanism is in the first position, the pivoting protrusion is located at one of the first chutes in the sliding slot. When the locking mechanism is in the second position, the pivoting of the sliding protrusion located in one of the second slot position. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein a pivoting portion is formed at the second chute position in the chute, and the second chute is located in the chute when the pivoting lug is located In position, the latch mechanism is adapted to pivot relative to the carrier. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein when the pivoting protrusion is located at the first chute position in the chute, the pivoting lug is restrained by the chute to restrain the lock The orientation of the buckle mechanism relative to the carrier. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the pivoting bump is a rectangular parallelepiped or an elliptical cylinder, and the length of the pivoting bump is greater than a width of the sliding slot. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein the engaging end comprises an abutting portion and a latching portion, and the abutting portion abuts the positioning when the latching mechanism is in the first position And the engaging portion engages one of the positioning portions to locate the notch. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the first electronic card includes a first notch, the frame further includes a first protruding portion, and the first electronic card is inserted into the carrier The first protrusion is located in the first gap. The electronic device of claim 6, further comprising a second electronic card, the second electronic card being detachably inserted into the carrier, the carrier further comprising a second protruding portion The second electronic card includes a second notch. The second protruding portion is located in the second notch when the second electronic card is inserted into the carrier. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the locking mechanism comprises an opening, wherein the second protruding portion is located in the opening when the locking mechanism is in the first position, and The locking mechanism is engaged. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism further comprises an elastic section, the elastic section being located between the pivoting end and the engaging end, when the locking mechanism is located In the first position, the elastic section applies an elastic thrust to the bracket to strengthen the engaging effect of the engaging end. When the locking mechanism is in the second position, the elastic thrust bounces the engaging end To help the snap end detach.