TWI565390B - Assembly having electronic component and structure for fixing the electronic component - Google Patents

Description

Combination of electronic components and fixed structures

The invention discloses a combination of an electronic component and a fixed structure, in particular a combination of an electronic component and a fixed structure capable of fixing electronic components of different specifications.

The computer and server are composed of components such as a central processing unit (CPU), a memory, and an input/output (I/O) device, and are connected by a bus. In general, solid state disks (Solid State Drives, SSDs) or expansion cards installed in computers and servers are usually screwed to the chassis of a computer or server to avoid slave boards. Fall off. However, computers and servers often need to replace different sizes of solid state drives or expansion cards with different functions for different functional requirements. When it is to be replaced, the screws must be loosened before being disassembled, and then the solid-state hard disk or expansion card to be replaced is re-locked with screws, which makes the assembly process take a long time and greatly reduces the convenience. In addition, as the components inside the computer and the server become more numerous, the space between the components becomes narrower, which also makes the user inconvenient in installation.

In view of the above problems, the present invention discloses a combination of an electronic component and a fixed structure for conveniently fixing electronic components of different specifications, thereby increasing installation. The convenience of electronic components.

The invention discloses a combination of an electronic component and a fixed structure, comprising a base, a slide rail member, a main board, a snap component and an electronic component. The rail member is disposed on the base. The motherboard is fixed to the base and has a slot. The snap assembly includes a snap member and a slide member. The slider is slidably disposed on the rail member. The snap member is fixed to the slider and protrudes beyond the rail member. The electronic component has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is engaged with the slot and the second end is engaged with the engaging member to fix the electronic component between the motherboard and the engaging component.

In the combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure disclosed in the present invention, since the sliding member of the engaging component is slidably disposed on the rail member so that the engaging member fixed to the slider can be located at different positions of the rail member, the use is The position of the engaging member on the rail member can be adjusted to replace the electronic components of different sizes, which facilitates the convenient fixing of electronic components of different specifications, thereby increasing the convenience of mounting the electronic components.

The above description of the present invention and the following description of the embodiments of the present invention are intended to illustrate and explain the principles of the invention.

10‧‧‧ Pedestal

20‧‧‧ motherboard

200‧‧‧ slots

30‧‧‧Slide parts

301‧‧‧ openings

300‧‧‧ Guide slot

310‧‧‧First limit slot

320‧‧‧Second limit slot

330‧‧‧third limit slot

340‧‧‧4th limit slot

350‧‧‧First side flange

360‧‧‧Second side flange

40‧‧‧Clamping components

400‧‧‧Sliding parts

410‧‧‧Cards

411‧‧‧Care Department

411a‧‧‧Protruding

420‧‧‧Pressing parts

421‧‧‧Limited

430‧‧‧Flexible parts

50, 50'‧‧‧ Electronic components

500, 500’‧‧‧ first end

510, 510’‧‧‧ second end

511‧‧‧ concave edge

Fig. 1A is a perspective view showing a combination of an electronic component and a fixing structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 1B is an exploded perspective view of Fig. 1A.

2 is a group of an electronic component and a fixed structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention. A side view of the sliding rail member.

Fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of Fig. 2.

Figure 4 is a top plan view of a rail member in combination with an electronic component and a fixed structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the disassembled electronic component according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the mounting of another electronic component in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 of Figure 7;

Figure 9 is a perspective view showing a combination of an electronic component and a fixed structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing a combination of an electronic component and a fixing structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a side elevational view of Figure 10.

The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are set forth in the Detailed Description of the Detailed Description of the <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> <RTIgt; 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 are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. Fig. 1A is a perspective view showing a combination of an electronic component and a fixing structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1B is an exploded perspective view of Fig. 1A. Fig. 2 is a side elevational view showing the rail member of the combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of Fig. 2. Figure 4 is a top plan view of a rail member in combination with an electronic component and a fixed structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a combination of an electronic component and a fixed structure includes a base 10, a motherboard 20, a rail member 30, a snap assembly 40, and an electronic component 50.

The base 10 is, for example, a computer main body casing or a server casing. The motherboard 20 is fixed to the base 10 and has a slot 200.

The rail member 30 is disposed on the base 10 and has a guide groove 300. The channel 300 has an opening 301. The rail member 30 has two first limiting slots 310, two second limiting slots 320, two third limiting slots 330 and two fourth limiting slots 340 around the opening 301. In detail, the rail member 30 has an opposite first side flange 350 and a second side flange 360 at the opening 301. The two first limiting slots 310 are respectively located at the first side flange 350 and the second side flange 360 and face each other. The second second limiting slots 320 are respectively located at the first side flange 350 and the second side flange 360 and face each other. The second third limiting slots 330 are respectively located at the first side flange 350 and the second side flange 360 and face each other. The second and fourth limit grooves 340 are respectively located at the first side flange 350 and the second side flange 360 and face each other. It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 4, the slot 200 of the first limiting slot 310 to the motherboard 20 has a distance D1, and the slot 200 of the second limiting slot 320 to the slot 200 of the motherboard 20 has a distance D2. The third limiting slot 330 is connected to the motherboard 20 The slot 200 has a distance D3, and the fourth limiting slot 340 has a distance D4 to the slot 200 of the motherboard 20. The distance D1 is smaller than the distance D2, the distance D2 is smaller than the distance D3, and the distance D3 is smaller than the distance D4. Thereby, four different sizes of electronic components can be mounted, as the details will be described later.

In this embodiment, the number and position of the above-mentioned limiting slots are not limited thereto. For example, in other embodiments, the rail member 30 can have only two first limiting slots 310. In addition, in other embodiments, the number of the first limiting slot 310, the second limiting slot 320, the third limiting slot 330, and the fourth limiting slot 340 may be only one, and each limiting slot may be located. First side flange 350 or second side flange 360.

The engaging assembly 40 includes a sliding member 400, a locking member 410, a pressing member 420 and an elastic member 430. The slider 400 is slidably disposed within the guide slot 300 of the rail member 30, and the slider 400 is slidable relative to the rail member 30 toward or away from the slot 200 of the motherboard 20. The engaging member 410 is fixed to the slider 400 and protrudes outside the opening 301 of the rail member 30. The engaging member 410 has an engaging portion 411, and the engaging portion 411 includes two protruding portions 411a. In this embodiment, the number of the engaging portions 411 is one, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the number of the engaging portions 411 may be plural, and the details will be described in detail later.

The pressing member 420 is disposed on the slider 400 through the elastic member 430. Further, the elastic member 430 is, for example, a spring or a spring, and opposite ends thereof are respectively connected to the slider 400 and the pressing member 420. The pressing member 420 has two limiting portions 421 . The second limiting portion 421 is matched with the first limiting slot 310, the second limiting slot 320, the third limiting slot 330 and the fourth limiting slot 340. Thereby, the second limiting portion 421 can be respectively engaged with the first two The limiting slot 310, the second limiting slot 320, the second limiting slot 330 or the second and fourth limiting slots 340. When the limiting portion 421 is engaged with the first limiting slot 310, the second limiting slot 320, the third limiting slot 330 or the fourth limiting slot 340, the slider 400 is fixed to the rail member 30. When a pressure is applied to press the pressing member 420, the pressing member 420 compresses the elastic member 430, and the driving limiting portion 421 is separated from the first limiting slot 310, the second limiting slot 320, the third limiting slot 330 or the fourth. The limiting slot 340 allows the slider 400 to slide relative to the rail member 30 (please refer to FIG. 6 first).

The electronic component 50 is, for example, a solid state hard disk having an opposite first end 500 and a second end 510. The second end 510 of the electronic component 50 has a recessed portion 511. The first end 500 of the electronic component 50 is engaged with the slot 200 of the motherboard 20 , and the recessed portion 511 of the second end 510 is sandwiched between the two protrusions 411 a to fix the electronic component 50 to the motherboard 20 . Between the slot 200 and the engaging member 410 of the engaging assembly 40.

The following describes the operation of disassembling electronic components. Please refer to Figures 1A, 5 and 6 at the same time. Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the disassembled electronic component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 of Figure 5;

In this embodiment, the limiting portion 421 of the pressing member 420 of the engaging component 40 is engaged with the second limiting slot 320 to fix the electronic component 50 to the slot 200 of the motherboard 20 and the engaging component 40. Between pieces 410 (as shown in Figure 1A). In other words, in the embodiment, when the limiting portion 421 is engaged with the second limiting slot 320, the distance D2 between the second limiting slot 320 and the slot 200 provides sufficient space. The electronic component 50 is housed and fixed.

When the user needs to disassemble the electronic component 50, an external force F is applied to press the pressing member 420 to cause the pressing member 420 to compress the elastic member 430 (as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6), so that the elastic member 430 stores an elastic potential energy, and The limiting portion 421 is disengaged from the second limiting slot 320. Next, the pressing member 420 is driven to interlock the sliding member 400 to slide away from the slot 200 in the direction away from the slot 200 (as indicated by the arrow P2 in FIG. 6) to provide a margin in the slot 200 and the snap. Between the members 410, the electronic component 50 can be smoothly removed (as shown in Fig. 6).

The following describes the operation of mounting electronic components. Please refer to both Figure 7 and Figure 8. Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the mounting of another electronic component in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 of Figure 7;

When the user disassembles the electronic component 50 in the above manner and needs to install an electronic component 50 ′ having a length larger than the electronic component 50 , the pressing member 420 is driven to interlock the sliding member 400 to slide away from the slot 200 relative to the rail member 30 . Providing a margin between the socket 200 and the engaging member 410 allows the first end 500' of the electronic component 50' to be engaged in the slot 200. Then, the driving slider 400 is slid to the third limiting slot 330 to release the elastic position energy of the elastic member 430, so that the limiting portion 421 is engaged with the third limiting slot 330 to fix the sliding member 400 to the sliding rail member 30. . When the slider 400 slides to the third limiting slot 330, the second end 510' of the electronic component 50' is engaged with the engaging member 410. Thereby, the electronic component 50' is fixed between the slot 200 and the engaging member 410. In other words, in the embodiment, when the limiting portion 421 is engaged with the third limiting slot At 330 hours, the distance D3 between the third limiting slot 330 and the slot 200 provides sufficient space to accommodate and secure the electronic component 50'.

In this embodiment, when the electronic component 50 is mounted, the limiting portion of the pressing member 420 is engaged with the second limiting slot 320. When the electronic component 50' is mounted, the limiting portion 421 of the pressing member 420 is engaged with the third limiting slot 330. However, the above correspondence is not intended to limit the present invention. In other embodiments, the size of the electronic component 50 can be different from that of the electronic component 50 in the embodiment. Therefore, when the electronic component 50 is mounted, the limiting portion 421 of the pressing member 420 can be engaged with the first limiting slot 310, The third limiting slot 330 or the fourth limiting slot 340. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the size of the electronic component 50' may be different from that of the electronic component 50' in the embodiment. Therefore, when the electronic component 50' is mounted, the limiting portion 421 of the pressing member 420 may be engaged with the first component. A limiting slot 310, a second limiting slot 320 or a fourth limiting slot 340.

Further, in the present embodiment, the length dimension of the electronic component 50' is larger than the length dimension of the electronic component 50, but it is not intended to limit the present invention. In other embodiments, the length dimension of the electronic component 50' can be less than the length dimension of the electronic component 50. As such, when the electronic component 50 is detached and the electronic component 50' is mounted, the user drives the slider 400 to slide in the direction of approaching the slot 200 relative to the rail member 300 (as indicated by arrow P1 in FIG. 6). direction).

In summary, since the sliding member 400 of the engaging assembly 40 is slidably disposed on the rail member 30 so that the engaging member 410 fixed to the sliding member 400 can be located at different positions of the rail member 30, the user can Adjusting the position of the engaging member 410 at the position of the rail member 30 to replace the electronic components 50, 50' of different sizes, which facilitates convenient fixing The electronic components 50, 50' of different sizes increase the convenience of mounting the electronic components 50, 50'.

Each of the limiting slots of the rail member and the limiting portion of the engaging component may each have only one. Please refer to Figure 9. Figure 9 is a perspective view showing a combination of an electronic component and a fixed structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Since this embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the following description will be made only for differences.

In this embodiment, the first limiting slot 310, the second limiting slot 320, the third limiting slot 330, and the fourth limiting slot 340 are all only one, and are all located on the first side flange 350. The number of the limiting portions 421 of the pressing member 420 is also only one, and the limiting portion 421 faces the first side flange 350.

The engaging member may have a plurality of engaging portions. Please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11. Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing a combination of an electronic component and a fixing structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 is a side elevational view of Figure 10. Since this embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the following description will be made only for differences.

In the embodiment, the engaging member 410 has two engaging portions 411. The distance L1 of one of the engaging portions 411 to the rail member 30 is greater than the distance L2 from the other engaging portion 411 to the rail member 30. Thereby, the engaging member 410 of the engaging assembly 40 can simultaneously fix the two electronic components 50 or the two electronic components 50' of the same length.

In summary, in the combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure disclosed in the present invention, since the sliding component of the engaging component is slidably disposed on the sliding rail component, the engaging component fixed to the sliding component can be located on the sliding rail component. Different positions, so the user can adjust the position of the engaging member to the rail member and replace the electronic components of different sizes, which facilitates the convenient Fixing electronic components of different specifications increases the convenience of mounting electronic components.

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 patent protection scope of the invention is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached to the specification.

10‧‧‧ Pedestal

20‧‧‧ motherboard

200‧‧‧ slots

30‧‧‧Slide parts

301‧‧‧ openings

320‧‧‧Second limit slot

330‧‧‧third limit slot

340‧‧‧4th limit slot

350‧‧‧First side flange

360‧‧‧Second side flange

40‧‧‧Clamping components

410‧‧‧Cards

50‧‧‧Electronic components

500‧‧‧ first end

510‧‧‧ second end

Claims (10)

A combination of an electronic component and a fixed structure, comprising: a base: a slide rail member disposed on the base; a motherboard fixed to the base, the motherboard having a slot; a snap assembly And a sliding member slidably disposed on the sliding rail member, the engaging member being fixed to the sliding member and protruding outside the sliding rail member; and an electronic component Having a first end and a second end, the first end is engaged with the slot and the second end is engaged with the engaging member to fix the electronic component to the motherboard and the engaging component between. A combination of the electronic component and the securing structure of claim 1 wherein the slider is slidable relative to the rail member in a direction toward or away from the slot of the motherboard. The combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure of claim 1, wherein the second end of the electronic component has a concave edge portion, the engaging component has at least one engaging portion, and the at least one engaging portion comprises two protrusions The recessed portion is interposed between the two protrusions to fix the second end of the electronic component to the engaging member. The combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure according to claim 3, wherein the number of the at least one engaging portion is two, and the distance between the engaging portion and the sliding member is greater than the other engaging portion. The distance of the rails. The combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure according to claim 1, wherein the sliding rail member has a guiding groove, the guiding groove has an opening, and the sliding member is located in the guiding groove, and The engaging member protrudes from the opening. The combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure of claim 5, wherein the engaging component further comprises a pressing member disposed on the sliding member, the pressing member having at least one limiting portion, the sliding rail member surrounding the opening The at least one limiting slot is matched with the at least one limiting portion. When the at least one limiting portion is engaged with the at least one limiting slot, the sliding member is fixed to the sliding rail member, and when the pressing member receives a pressure When the at least one limiting portion is driven away from the at least one limiting slot, the sliding member can slide in the guiding slot. The combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure of claim 6, wherein the at least one limiting portion and the at least one limiting slot are both two, and the sliding rail member has a first side convex at the opening And a second side flange, the two limiting slots are respectively located on the first side flange and the second side flange and face each other, and the two limiting portions are respectively engageable with the two limiting slots. The combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure of claim 6, wherein the at least one limiting slot further comprises a first limiting slot and a second limiting slot, wherein the sliding rail member has a relative one in the opening a first flange and a second flange, the first limiting slot and the second limiting slot are located on the first side flange or the second side flange, the first limiting slot to the host The distance of the slot of the board is less than the distance of the second limit slot to the slot. The combination of the electronic component and the fixing structure according to claim 6, wherein the engaging component further comprises an elastic member, the opposite ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the sliding member and the pressing member, when the pressing member is pressed The pressing member compresses the elastic member. A combination of an electronic component and a fixed structure according to claim 1, wherein the pedestal is A computer mainframe case or a server case.